tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215546190509492232.post6092589024098942350..comments2023-11-02T01:31:16.712-07:00Comments on bugs, bikes, brains, and buffalo: More DrugsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793047835261862513noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215546190509492232.post-11713739124619779562009-10-16T07:56:29.113-07:002009-10-16T07:56:29.113-07:00Shauna,
I just saw my rheumatologist yesterday and...Shauna,<br />I just saw my rheumatologist yesterday and we discussed Rituxan. My RA is not extremely bad and she has only used Rituxan in very bad cases. So she wanted to talk to my neurologist about it first.<br /><br />She called this morning and said - It's a go!! Dr. S. is excited for you to be on Rituxan. But he says that you have to be off Copaxone for 2 weeks first. (I thought that this would be on top of copaxone initially.)<br /><br />Now I've just got to reach which hospital my insurance prefers among the hospitals where my rhematologist is associated.<br /><br />The infusion takes place over 6 hours and they watch closely for immediate reactions. Then you go back for the 2nd infusion two weeks later. Then not another one until 6 months later.<br /><br />I'm excited and suddenly a little nervous. This might actually help!! Time to go research copay assistance and insurance and such.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215546190509492232.post-80048140715584168372009-09-26T16:40:51.245-07:002009-09-26T16:40:51.245-07:00Thanks for summarizing everything from the informa...Thanks for summarizing everything from the information session on Tuesday, Shauna. I write slowly and as a result my notes are sparse and vague. And it was so nice to finally meet you!<br /><br />ColleenUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144316962872590605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215546190509492232.post-23631250306971434882009-09-26T15:42:57.179-07:002009-09-26T15:42:57.179-07:00Lisa,
Thanks for the tip....great site! And great ...Lisa,<br />Thanks for the tip....great site! And great pics of a bug!<br /><br />And be careful on the Rituxan, if you decide to take it. And of course you'll keep us up to speed on how it's working. Right? Right. Good.<br /><br />S.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793047835261862513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215546190509492232.post-57043569979730692372009-09-26T11:56:22.052-07:002009-09-26T11:56:22.052-07:00After such a difficult MS summer, I discussed Ritu...After such a difficult MS summer, I discussed Rituxan with my neurologist who thinks that it might be a good idea. The neuro infusion nurse thinks it's a great idea. Next up is talking to my rheumatologist about using it for my RA. We'll see how that discussion goes.<br /><br />Also, I really came over to introduce you to Kmilyun's blog (if you don't know it already). Her post today would be of interest to you - <a href="http://kmilyun.com/?p=1811" rel="nofollow">Bugger Me</a>.<br /><br />Go check it out.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.com