Thinking about doing RITUXAN

AlmostClever · Post by **AlmostClever** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:59 pm

My doctor suggested this last year but I wanted to pursue my vascular issues first. Now that I seem to be at the end of whatever can be done for me in that department, I am probably going to move forward with Rituxan.

My disability has been progressing rapidly over the last month and I feel like I need to do something soon.

Anyone have any experience with Rituxan?

Thanks!

Lyon · Post by **Lyon** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:33 pm

Lyon · Post by **Lyon** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:08 pm

AlmostClever · Post by **AlmostClever** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:37 pm

Thanks Lyon!

I have an MRI next week and will prob do the Rituxan therapy soon after.

Lyon · Post by **Lyon** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:53 pm

AlmostClever · Post by **AlmostClever** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:29 pm

Lyon wrote:Not to scare you off, and admittedly Rituximab isn't something I've dwelled on, but if memory serves it seems that PML was also an issue that you should read up on....if you haven't already.
AlmostClever wrote:Thanks Lyon!

I have an MRI next week and will prob do the Rituxan therapy soon after.

Yeah, I know about the PML risk. I'm having a test to see if I have the JC(?) virus. I understand that the majority of the population has this virus but if I don't, at least I'll ffeel a little better about it.