Hi Everyone,
Can anyone on Rituximab tell me if they experienced a relapse after the initial dosing period? I received two 1000 mg doses in November. A couple weeks later, I developed a completely numb left hand with tingling, and burning. My other symptoms include vertigo and thunderclap headaches with exertion. The holidays interfered with getting this assessed or treated but I was able to communicate by email with my medical team.
My neurologist feels this is likely another "attack" or relapse. I will undergo brain and full spine imaging this week. I am so disappointed that this is happening, even though I was told that it could take several months for the Rituxin to calm the inflammation in my CNS. I want remain hopeful that Rituximab will be as effective as all my doctors seem to think it will. I would love to avoid another round of IV steroids but this hand issue is making my recent return to work difficult.
Thanks and Happy New Year to all of you
Can anyone on Rituximab tell me if they experienced a relapse after the initial dosing period? I received two 1000 mg doses in November. A couple weeks later, I developed a completely numb left hand with tingling, and burning. My other symptoms include vertigo and thunderclap headaches with exertion. The holidays interfered with getting this assessed or treated but I was able to communicate by email with my medical team.
My neurologist feels this is likely another "attack" or relapse. I will undergo brain and full spine imaging this week. I am so disappointed that this is happening, even though I was told that it could take several months for the Rituxin to calm the inflammation in my CNS. I want remain hopeful that Rituximab will be as effective as all my doctors seem to think it will. I would love to avoid another round of IV steroids but this hand issue is making my recent return to work difficult.
Thanks and Happy New Year to all of you
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