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9 years 5 months ago #56589 by Barb111
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Receiving my last Rituxan infusion today and have tapered down to 30 of Prednisone. My platelets are up to 75 today. Really happy!

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9 years 5 months ago - 9 years 5 months ago #56592 by Hal9000
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A count response to the first three Rituxin treatments? Holy smokes batman, what a great prospect!

At least you didn't let it go to your head and tell them you didn't need the fourth treatment today :P

Continue taper or holding the Pred going forward ?
ITP Types and Treatments by HAL

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9 years 5 months ago #56596 by Barb111
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Maybe some effect still from the Prednisone, but after being on it for quite awhike with minimal to no response I am thinking its the Rituxan or combination of....
The plan is to taper completely off Prednisone over the next few months. Drop to 30mg. tomorrow from 40. Was on 60 then 50, etc.

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