Rheumatoid Arthritis
"I was diagnosed with RA in 1998 and have been on most of the drugs available.  Enbrel worked great for 6 years then it just stopped.  Since then nothing has worked .   I had my first infusion of Rituxan 3 weeks ago and we had to stop infusion due to itching in ears and throat, pushed more steroids and waited about an hour before restarting with slower and diluted drip.  Had 2nd infusion last week with no reaction during Infusion  I take methotrexate by injection as well and have noticed no new side effects.  Just fatigued for a 4/5 days after infusions and always the day after methotrexate.  Dr said to give it 3 to 6 months to begin working. So I will wait with lots of hope!"