I have been taking Rituxan infusions every six months for the last 6 years. The biggest drawback for me was the inconvenience of the five hour infusions, which meant additional time off from work, as well as the compromised immunity concerns. I have also been taking Plaquenil during the same time period.

My current rheumatologist has suspended my Rituxan treatments until we are able to resolve a chronic sinusitis condition. She also doesn't feel that the Rituxan has been preventing further joint damage since recent x-rays showed advancements in joint erosion. I'm not sure if I will be continuing the Rituxan, or if she will be switching me to something else. Good luck to you, and I hope you find a treatment that will help diminish your pain and feeling unwell.

I have had RA for 50 years and when first diagnosed I was taking 17-20 aspirin a day. Ever since then, I have not had any drug that has worked for me. I believe this also made me sterile because I couldn't have any children. I am 55 now and wish I had children and grandchildren every day. I would like to feel normal, without pain for just 1 day. Good luck and best wishes.

I'm in Rituxan, twice every six month, the very first infussions didn't help that much but as time went on this helped me with a very bad flareup I was.going through.

Hi Sonja,
I'm sorry not have responded sooner. I did not have any problems with the Rituxan infusions, but they also gave me Benadryl, some sort of GERD med -can't remember what, and Tylenol before starting each infusion. What kind of troubles have you had?

I was on Cimzia for about a year with no problems. I went back on Remicade because my RA factor was going up so it was not as effective for me as the Remicade.