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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 24 3:33pm | Replies (878)
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@yanie1020

Hi, I’m new on here. Have had RA for 30 years but am doing well on Rituxan infusions every six months. I had the best rheumatologist you could ever have but he retired and I’m now seeing a nurse practitioner because I’m doing so well. If you’ve tried 3 or 4 medications that aren’t working and have good insurance ask your doctor about Rituxan. I even forget I have RA!

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kmacky | @kmacky | Apr 8, 2023

Thanks for sharing! I will definitely research Rituxan and talk to my doctor. I love your photograph! 👍

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 8, 2023

Welcome @yanie1020. What a lovely photo of you. I hope you'll add it to your profile.

How long have you been taking Rituxan?

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debbiee | @debbiee | Jul 1 8:48am

My son was diagnosed with RA when he was 17 years old. Currently, he has been prescribed
Rituxan infusions gives his C-Reactive is 1500. He is 52 years old and has poly-articular RA,
which means it is in every joint. I am concerned about the side effects of Rituxan.
He will begin the first 8 hour infusion @ Mayo in Rochester followed by another 2 week later,
and thereafter, every 6 months. Please share your experience with this biologic regarding
any side effects.
Thank you and stay well,
Debbie

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