I had my first infusion last February and it was amazing. I had pain where I didn’t know I had pain. No side effects. Rituxin also fixed my long time sun blindness, a major symptom because the sun is always shining where I live.
My Rheumatologist has a plan for me. Each infusion is a measurement. The dosage and type of infusion may change.
He also said the “relief” may not last 6 months and he would adjust as needed.
My pain level has increased. I’m okay with that because I have confidence in my doctor and know my symptoms will improve.
A side note. I regret not listening to my doctor when he recommended IVIG because it is a better match for my symptoms (Sjogren’s + other diseases.) IVIG is administered 6X more often, ugh. What I thought would make it easier for me actually made it harder. Next time I’ll listen to the doctor.