Guest guest Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Just wanted to give you all an update on my 1st treatment of Rituxan Infusion on Friday 8/28/09. Well, I was scared enough & didn't know I was getting this in the Ongology Dept. When I 1st got there every patient there looked happy but they had no hair. I immediately started crying & my husband hugged me & stated this will not be you. Then, I am called in by the nurse & get to pick the room for my treatment. She looked for my orders & stated I would probally be here all day. What! when I was told 3-4 hours only, okay now I getting more nerveous & the nurse says opps! doctor didn't sign orders you need to wait for this awhile now a whole hour has gone by I am a nerveous wreck. Finally, at 9:30am the nurse starts up my IV, explains possible side effects & the pharmacist explains all medication. By now I feel more at ease, at 10:00am they start the Rituxan slowly checking me every 15mins & increasing dosage. Now, 90mins have passed & thanks to God & your prayers I had no side effects or reactions. The nurse increased the dosage to a steady 400cc & I was out by 3pm that evening. So far so good, very little stiffness in hands & painfree. I will say I get fatigue very easy. I do live in near the Calif fires & the humidty is very bad right now. Mousie in Calif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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