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A board to discuss the anticipated multiple sclerosis treatment Rituxan.

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 Post subject: Two weeks post Rituxan
PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:31 pm 
Thanks for getting this board up and running. For me, at least, it's a very welcome addition...

Had my second Rituxan infusion on September 19, and went for a follow-up blood work today.

For those of use who don't know me, I was diagnosed PPMS in May of 2003. At that time I symptoms were primarily slight weakness in my right leg. Now, five and half years later, my right arm and leg are profoundly ...

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 Post subject: What is Rituxan?
PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:00 am 
Can someone provide some information on Rituxan? The little I know is that it is a monclonal antibody the targets B-cells. But is it being prescribed off-label, or is it in trials?

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 Post subject: Finally !!!
PostPosted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:50 am 
:D Alright!! Finally we get a place to talk about our experiences w/ Rituxan!! Thanks "Thisisms"!!!!

Well it has been about 7 1/2 months since my last infusion. I have had 0 flare up since I started the treatment and I am doing really well. Alot of what I am and have been through has already been posted in the general forum. My ms started about ...

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