Rheumatoid Arthritis
"I have been on Rituxan therapy since January of 2009. My first infusion included 8+ hours in that chair with immediate shortness of breath. My Dr and the RN stayed with me as they put me on oxygen immediately. A few minutes later it was as if it hadn&#039;t occurred. Suffice to say it was a long day. 
Went back 2 weeks later for my second round and no problems at all.
I was troubled with insomnia the 2 days after. The RN asked the Dr to lower the dose of saline in the infusion and increase the dose of benadryl in the infusion. Worked like a charm!
So now, 8 years later I have been receiving Rituxan therapy approximately twice a year with no problems. My RA has not progressed.
Just wondering if it is time for a change OR if it&#039;s not broken..."