Rituxan - anyone else had sharp pains in extremities?

16 May 2011

Hey caculver,

Not too fimiliar with Rituxan, but according to the literature muscle pain is a common side effect. Sharp pain has me abit concerned though. Might want to give the prescribing doctor a call. For further reading about Rituxan:

http://www.drugs.com/rituxan.html

Best wishes,

Laurie

16 May 2011

Hello Caculver: For what I have read I thought Rituxan is also used for lymphoma cancers. Its the first time I have heard of this treatment for arthritis., but my opinion is that you can have side effects from any new medications and I would talk to your doctor. Im wondering if you are having sciatic nerve pain. I have those symptoms., but I also have numbing and burning with it. Did the pains just start? If ou been having these infusions for 18 months now it could me you are haaving other problems that might have to be addressed with your doctor. My prayers are with you...