Is My Doctor Good Enough?...Our relationship has grown beyond whether she will keep me on Rituxan or not.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
What Are Biosimilars?...Biosimilars to Humira® (adalimumab):Biosimilars to Enbrel® (etanercept):Biosimilars to Remicade® (infliximab):Biosimilars to Rituxan® (rituximab): Biologics... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Breathing problems anyone? DLCO 56%...I then moved to Rituxan. My first dose went ok....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSymptoms
New to this site and on Xeljanz...I have been on almost every combination of medication that one can think of and have been on just about every Biologic from Humira, Remicade, Rituxan,... By chestnc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dealing With Felty's Syndrome w/ Sjogren's Disease...I have tried just about everything and am getting ready to try Rituxan infusions. I have a great support system and this helps alot.... By rm293032 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Biomarkers and Treatment Plans...I was really encouraged the other day when I read about the use of biomarkers in predicting the outcome of treatment with rituximab (Rituxan).... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Mary's Story of RA and two cancers...Rituxan Infusions were tried and didn't work. I became desperate.... By marymann2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sandie...I had infu 3 yrs ago of Rituxan and became very ill. I have been on Abatacept which worked for a short while.... By Joy ana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Little Vitamin D on My RAnniversary...Other routine tests include CBC (complete blood count), CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel), SED rate, and an annual tuberculosis test because I’m on Rituxan... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
RA and PUK...My Rheumatologist wants me to put on Rituxan as i have been on MTX for long and he says it will also help with eye issue....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBiologic MedicationTreatmentCoping
Dealing With RA is Like Having Another Job...Since I take Rituxan, which is only administered via infusion, I am required to go to the clinic for 5-6 hour infusions.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Meeting My New Rheumatologist...She was also concerned that Rituxan might not be the correct medication for me. I took a giant gulp and thought, oh, for heaven’s sake, here we go.... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Protect Your Skin from Photosensitive Reactions...It is not considered a side-effect of Actemra, Arava, Kineret, Orencia, or Rituxan.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stress and RA Don’t Play Well Together...Nothing has occurred that has made me think to call my rheumatologist and I’m still happy with my treatment approach (Rituxan and methotrexate).... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Weighing the Risks: Glenn Frey and RD Drugs...The biologics include abatacept (Orencia), anakinra (Kineret), rituximab (Rituxan), tocilizumab (Actemra), adilimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), golimumab... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Low Can You Go?...Is the flare-up a sign that the Rituxan isn't working? Is my diet to blame?... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Everything's Alright...I was overdue on Rituxan by 1 month.... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Can a Blood Test Predict Treatment Response in RA?...After 2.5 years, I switched to Rituxan with great success. Imagine that you are newly diagnosed.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Coming off medications to help fight off infection...After trying a couple of other medications (methotrexate, Rituxan) we tried leflunomide which finally helped reduce the symptoms....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare Management