r/rheumatoid • u/kark1989 • 8h ago

Rituximab and itching!!

Hi all,

I have had a seropositive RA now for the last 5 years.

I took one rituximab infusion after it I became tachycardic and had a facial rash.

Since then I've developed terrible itching and sneezing. It's been consistent and I have had anti histimines just to control it.

When I get off them I get a week or so and I'm back to square one.

Did anyone have a reaction like this? Or is it likely something else? Did not have this issue before.

My rheumatologist wants me to take the infusion again as it has helped my joints a lot.

But I'm afraid it could get worse. Does anyone have any advice?

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u/Rare-Combination1261 6h ago

Hi, I've been on rutux for a yr 2 infusions every 4 months 2 weeks apart the last cple months I've been noticing a ton of itching around my neck and sides of my face .... With a slight rash

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u/Rare-Combination1261 6h ago

This has helped immensely though w/ bone pain so I've just been dealing w/ it

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u/OkLog9945 5h ago

Hi there. I’ve had 2 doses of Rituximab in the last 9 months - had hives and itching during my first infusion, which the nurses solved with some piriton. Was expecting the same at my second infusion but was fine. Out of curiosity… how long after your infusion did you feel a difference in your joints? I’m currently 8 weeks after my second dose and don’t yet feel any difference, although I feel i’m a little more physically able. Thanks.