Rituxan Maintenance

I just wanted people to know that I had my first Rituxan Maintenance treatment and all went well! I feel great! Don't fear it! Live on, all of us survivors!!

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  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    No problems....
    Hi Jencarr,
    Thats great to hear. I had Rituxan with my chemo protocol..(CVP-R) so when I started my 2 year R maint I didn't have any problems either. I'm usually a bit more tired for a few weeks after my infusion, but thats about it. I never experienced the "flu like" affects that some have talked about. My joints are achey all of the time since finishing chemo, so I don't know if Rituxan is the cause or not. February 14th, 2013 will my last R maint infusion, so I'm looking forward to seeing how I will feel afterwards when I'm completely done with all forms of drugs being put in me. I hope you continue to do well.
    Best wishes...Sue (FNHL-2-3a-6/10)
  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    Great news!
    That is great news and thanks for sharing! We always like
    positive news :).

    Hugs and positive thoughts,

    Jim
    DX: DLBL 4/2011, Chemo completed 10/2011, currently in remission. :)
  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    Rituxan
    Jencarr,
    I remember getting my first R and the things that went thru my head. I still had Chemo memories. It was easy and felt so good not to feel sick. Just a little tired from the benedryl. John
  • winthefight
    winthefight Member Posts: 162
    Rituxin Maintenancce
    Congrats to you Jen, and all of you on the Rituxin M plan. I have been on the maintenance plan for about 3 yrs now. I loveeeeeeee Rituxin! It is working well for me. Someone mentioned Rituxin may have contributed to their aches and pains. I too had this issue. Ordinarily, I am not a Yoga kind of girl. But, I was desperate to find a solution. I found a Yoga tape for aches and pains. I was amazed that when I did those stretches, my aches went away.

    Jen, you have such a great view on treatments. Keep up the good work. We are pulling for you. We are also celebrating with you.

    (((BIG HUGGSSSS and High Fives))).

    NHL LDBC Staged 4b. 4 3/4 year survivor!!!!!!!
  • DadysGirl
    DadysGirl Member Posts: 346

    Rituxin Maintenancce
    Congrats to you Jen, and all of you on the Rituxin M plan. I have been on the maintenance plan for about 3 yrs now. I loveeeeeeee Rituxin! It is working well for me. Someone mentioned Rituxin may have contributed to their aches and pains. I too had this issue. Ordinarily, I am not a Yoga kind of girl. But, I was desperate to find a solution. I found a Yoga tape for aches and pains. I was amazed that when I did those stretches, my aches went away.

    Jen, you have such a great view on treatments. Keep up the good work. We are pulling for you. We are also celebrating with you.

    (((BIG HUGGSSSS and High Fives))).

    NHL LDBC Staged 4b. 4 3/4 year survivor!!!!!!!

    Jenn glad your are doing
    Jenn glad your are doing well. Jim nice picture... Winthrfight you may remember me from the chat room, Dad is hacking sct at the moment... Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers... Have you heard from damama or llaguana? How are they doing?
    Take care, hugs and hoping you and everyone else and my Dad will be cured... And have long healthy lives with loved ones...
  • DadysGirl
    DadysGirl Member Posts: 346
    DadysGirl said:

    Jenn glad your are doing
    Jenn glad your are doing well. Jim nice picture... Winthrfight you may remember me from the chat room, Dad is hacking sct at the moment... Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers... Have you heard from damama or llaguana? How are they doing?
    Take care, hugs and hoping you and everyone else and my Dad will be cured... And have long healthy lives with loved ones...

    THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE DAD
    THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE DAD IS HAVING not HACKING... IT'S THE IPAD FINISHING THE WORDS... SORRY...