rheumatoid arthritis
"After failing all other RA treatments, I was high-dose steroid dependent and running out of options.  I'll admit, the PML risk had scared me off from trying Rituxan sooner; however the increasing (and very real) risk of becoming non-functional scared me more.  I began infusions about 4 years ago. While most patients receive concomitant methotrexate therapy, I do not, due to liver damage from previous methotrexate use.  Rituxan has improved my quality of life physically, mentally, emotionally.  My advanced RA will never allow me to live "normally" but I am the best me I can be with this treatment.  Side effects are minimal for me; nausea for a few days after each infusion.  That's my story!"