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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 27 2:27pm | Replies (24)
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I had Rituxan infusions for Pemphigus Vulargis in 2004 (4 infusions once a week) and then 2nd round in 2005 (2 infusions). After first 2 infusions, lesions started to heal and after 4th infusion, PV was totally gone. My doctor at John Hopkins in Baltimore, suggested I do a 2nd round 6 months later as I was still weaning off prednisone. 21 years later and PV has never returned. FYI, My doctor advised I would have no side effects and he was correct. Good luck and pray this works for you, too.
Barbara
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@barbarajesse
Thank you for relating your experience. I had my first treatment last Friday and it was pretty uneventful. No side effects other than the post IV Benadryl fog. I have one more treatment next week and then do a re-evaluation and go from there. Great experience with the infusion staff. All young (to me!) competent RNs with most having some critical care background. Started on a projected 6 hour appointment but after seeing I was having no problems they sped up the infusion and we finished in 4 hours.