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Hi -

Sorry- going thru old posts and just saw this. I think the Rituxan has

helped the most out of all the medicines. My first 3 treatments workred

really well- the 4th- I didnt get any relief. But I went for my 5th round at

the beginning of Feb and I feel much better. This biologic has lasted longer

than any of the others. I highly suggest it!

Jill in Nashville

On 2/12/08, <ltdavis_jrdavis@...> wrote:

>

> Hi - Jill!

> I saw your post - and was wondering, how have you faired on the rituxan?

> And where are you located?

> D. in South Carolina :)

>

> Jill Watkins <jill.watkins@... <jill.watkins%40gmail.com>> wrote:

> HI Kami-

>

> I dont post often but felt I had to respond.

>

> A bad attitude comes along with the disease. I have days where I have a

> pity

> party and then days where I am positive about my future.

>

> You sound like you have a good sense of humor and that will help you out a

> lot.

>

> I have had RA for 3 years now- and have gone through all the valleys and

> mountains. i have been on Embrel, Remidcade, Plaquenil, etc. I am

> currently

> on Rituxan, MTX, Trazadone, Oxycontin etc. But the alternative is not so

> good. Every day that I wake up - I feel like there is still hope. Hang in

> there- vent all you want and the people here will help you deal with it.

>

> Jill

>

> On 2/6/08, ~ Kami ~ <kamilleon@... <kamilleon%40verizon.net>>

> wrote:

> >

> > Gosh... I hope you all aren't getting sick of me updating!

> >

> > I have called for clarification of why Neurontin was prescribed. I am

> > hoping whoever calls me back can tell me why this was prescribed as

> opposed

> > to something else. I mean... I am not looking for a narcotic. I have

> those

> > and specifically said in my first message that I feel I have been using

> them

> > too much.

> >

> > I have a really bad attitude today. REALLY REALLY bad attitude. I feel

> so

> > misunderstood right now.

> >

> > ©x© Kami ©x©

> >

> >

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Hey Jill!

Glad you emailed me. Did you/are you taking Methotrexate with the Rituxan? The

reason I ask is that the majority of people that do the Rituxan, do it as a

" combo " . I am unable to take MTX ( gave me seizures....that sure stumped the

medical field!!) so I took the first and only so far of the Rituxan by itself.

Most people see (from what I have heard and read) results fairly quickly. With

me, it took probably 3 months to see anything to even speak of but it was at

least positive.

Most doctors I have seen so far have been totally stumped by this but hey,

it's better than nothing! Shoot, I have been not been able to tolerate just

about any and every drug out there, so for me, this was nice. Now, my results

came, went and came again. The only time I had it, I would have to say it lasted

far past the 6 months they tell you about. What is really interesting is that it

changed the way that RA effected/effects me. But I do a good job stumping all of

the doctors, so what's one more thing?? hehehehe!! Good to hear that you are

doing well with it.

Keep me posted and I hope the best for you!

D. :)

Jill Watkins <jill.watkins@...> wrote:

Hi -

Sorry- going thru old posts and just saw this. I think the Rituxan has

helped the most out of all the medicines. My first 3 treatments workred

really well- the 4th- I didnt get any relief. But I went for my 5th round at

the beginning of Feb and I feel much better. This biologic has lasted longer

than any of the others. I highly suggest it!

Jill in Nashville

On 2/12/08, <ltdavis_jrdavis@...> wrote:

>

> Hi - Jill!

> I saw your post - and was wondering, how have you faired on the rituxan?

> And where are you located?

> D. in South Carolina :)

>

> Jill Watkins <jill.watkins@... <jill.watkins%40gmail.com>> wrote:

> HI Kami-

>

> I dont post often but felt I had to respond.

>

> A bad attitude comes along with the disease. I have days where I have a

> pity

> party and then days where I am positive about my future.

>

> You sound like you have a good sense of humor and that will help you out a

> lot.

>

> I have had RA for 3 years now- and have gone through all the valleys and

> mountains. i have been on Embrel, Remidcade, Plaquenil, etc. I am

> currently

> on Rituxan, MTX, Trazadone, Oxycontin etc. But the alternative is not so

> good. Every day that I wake up - I feel like there is still hope. Hang in

> there- vent all you want and the people here will help you deal with it.

>

> Jill

>

> On 2/6/08, ~ Kami ~ <kamilleon@... <kamilleon%40verizon.net>>

> wrote:

> >

> > Gosh... I hope you all aren't getting sick of me updating!

> >

> > I have called for clarification of why Neurontin was prescribed. I am

> > hoping whoever calls me back can tell me why this was prescribed as

> opposed

> > to something else. I mean... I am not looking for a narcotic. I have

> those

> > and specifically said in my first message that I feel I have been using

> them

> > too much.

> >

> > I have a really bad attitude today. REALLY REALLY bad attitude. I feel

> so

> > misunderstood right now.

> >

> > ©x© Kami ©x©

> >

> >

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