My Dr wants me to try rituxan after years of Copaxone. Just concerned about side effects...
I’m in the mix of changing my MS medication. Been off meds since December. I’m not a fan of injections anymore. Rituxan was recommended even though the JC virus was positive with me. The more I read about this is scary. Is there anyone else going through this or so more questions I should be asking.
I was diagnosed just less than one year ago with RR. I've never felt like I have actually "remitted" though. I switched doctors and finally confirmed my thoughts, as he too said "we need to get you into remission". I start Rituxan next week (day 1, day 14 and 6 months later) and will continue taking Copaxone 3x a week through it. Has anyone else used Rituxan to "get into remission"?
@A MyMSTeam Member.. if rituxin is working for you,I would wait awhile before starting anew drug.. read the side effect profile of Ocrevus, and discuss with your dr..
Took my first half of dose today at the okc VA. Went in at 8 am took lab, and was at infusion clinic by 8:30. Got me all setup in a recliner and they looked at my lab to see if my white cell was up… read more
In the research I have done, I rarely hear about anyone who is on Rituxan for MS! It makes me a little nervous since I haven’t heard many testimonials. I get an infusion every six months. I feel pretty good, but I am early in my diagnosis and not sure how much of it is the medicine. Does anyone get this treatment and has it worked for you?
Because of my latest relapse and lesion on the MRI last month my neurologist wants to change my dmd. I am on tecfidera currently. Kind bummed it's not working since I didn't have any side effects from it but then again maybe that should have been a sign it wasn't working for me.
Anyway, he wants me to consider either gilenya orrituxin. I've already had shingles twice so that rules out gilenya... Don't want to get it a third time. I've been doing research on rituxin (rituximab) and it seems… read more
What is it? I've been on techfidera but starting to wonder if I'm allergic now
Trying to get a doctor to prescribe this. Is anyone on it & if so how did you get it prescribed?
Thank you guys. Found a doc to prescribe it. My insurance approved me for 1000mg but not the 100 I need. Called the maker & since it was prescribed & my insurance company daid no, they are supplying… read more
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?