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Should I try rituxan again?

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13 years 3 months ago #30057 by KaraP
Should I try rituxan again? was created by KaraP
I don't know if it's even an option but I was wondering if any one else had no response to rituxan and tried again. My last dose was back in august. Since then I have had to have monthly ivig treatments to keep my platelets above 30. My hemo has me go a month now between Labs but by then I am down in the teens and bruising. I have also started to have reactions to the ivig. Blood pressure rises and all over aches and pains. So I am looking for alternatives. I haven't been here in ages, I hope you are all well.

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13 years 3 months ago #30059 by tamar
Replied by tamar on topic Should I try rituxan again?
I think I would opt to try a different treatment, not re-try one that didn't work the first time. Especially Rituxan which is a big time commitment, somewhat toxic, and extremely expensive.

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