Reply To: Prickly/water droplet sensations

Lori
The infusion rate starts at a reduced pace and then as you tolerate the Rituxan then they speed it up in increments. I reveiwed my billing and it had indicated 100mg of Rituxan and 50mg of Benadryl. I do believe they mix the Rituxan in solution so in total they give you more. 1000mg seems like a lot. In addition to web research you should try and review posts by Allaug and Norb. They have a lot of good info. They have discussed anti-Mag vs MGUS. There is a difference. It’s technical and confusing. I am an accountant and I believe researching neurology issues is like reading the tax code. It seems that the standard protocol is a loading dosage (for me once a week for 4 weeks) and then maintenance (for me that is – wait 5 months for the next infusion and then one every two months thereafter). So I had another infusion just last week. I would plan not to go to work. I have had only IVIG and the Rituxan. I was premedicated with claritin and tylenol. I had no headaches.
good luck again. Dave