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Rituximab

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Davey, NE

I have developed severe anemia causing 5 blood transfusions since late April. I have had two bone marrow biopsies. The specialist team has determined it is likely my Tysabri (even though I was taken off for 5 months with no significant increase in hemaglobin). My iron is normal, just my hemaglobin that is low, 6.2 last time I went in. I am starting prednisone for 4 weeks 60 mg a day and my doctor wants me to try rituximab. Has anyone tried rituximab and if so, what was your experience?

December 27, 2014 (edited)
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have docs checked your colon? Many folks loose blood via their large intestines. Please make sure they check.

December 28, 2014
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes, I was on Rituxin for quite a while. It's a very good drug and has limited side effects. I actually didn't even notice any.

October 13, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

I had my first Rituxan infusion last week. I can start to feel my left leg again. I feel encouraged by this.

July 6, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

After having the first infusion my next MRI show double the amt of lesion I had before it.

January 3, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

I had a friend with ms who,had a very low CBC. Never figured out why though.

December 30, 2014

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