rheumatoid arthritis
"I'm in the UK so the questions regarding insurance & costs do not apply.



Following dmard and latterly anti-TNF treatment's loss of efficacy, Rituximab was prescribed.



After the first course it took four months to work, but when it did, I felt day and night different! 



My flares returned within 4 months and a 2nd course was given 8 months after the first. Rheumy established that my disease activity was such that I needed 6 monthly interval treatments and I have just completed my fourth treatment. 



Side effects: nothing during, but almost immediately post-infusion, I'm wiped out (heavy!!), restless and get a headache. Goes within 3 days or so.



Rituximab works perfectly for me - no flares now the treatment is regular."