Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Hey everyone newbie here

I just started treatment with rituxan and was wondering if anyone has some experience with it.

had an infusion last friday, one coming up this friday.

sure hope it works. thanks

Hi Mike

Sorry,but I have not had infusion with Rituxan yet.

However, I will be checking to see what responses you get because I think I will be getting Rituxan in the near future.

I originally started the biologics with Remicade (didn't work for me) I am now on Orencia infusions and I am coming to the sad conclusion that it is not working and I am at the max dose....

My Rheumy told me that Rituxan was the next biologic he wanted me to try.

I hope Rituxan works well for you. I also hope that I find my perfect match of a biologic, as I have been having infusions for 2yrs now and my RA has been resistant to treatment so far.

Good Luck, I am sure someone will post on here about Rituxan.

Had the same problem with Remicade, it worked a little for a while then stopped. Maybe i will get some relief with the Rituxan. Sure would be nice. I will post again when i know more. Thank you for the kind response Mike

Not me but good luck with it. I'll hope for you..no side effects and it works.

only a short time for side effects but so far so good, i agree, getting old does suck but it beats the alternative eh?

Rituxan infusions for the last three years have been a miracle for me. Diagnosed 9 years ago with Moderate - Severe RA age 53 and the Rituxan has done the best job for me at controlling the disease. I have had no reactions at all beyond a day of extreme fatigue on one occasion following an infusion.

My mom has a friend who takes Rituxan and loves it. I loved Remicade, but I ended up allergic to it. I am taking Orencia now, and Cella, like you I don't think it is working. My rheumy suggested Actemra too. Anyone know anything about it? This trial and error is so frustrating!!!