Here I sit on this beautiful Monday morning, counting down the
days to my first Rituxan infusion on Wednesday. Almost there, almost there. I am curious what
it is like to undergo such a long infusion process after the relatively quick
(2 hour) experience of Remicade infusions. I am wondering what it is like to
have to have IV steroids, antihistamines and analgesics as part of the infusion
process and how much they help the recipient.
I am worried about why the extra stuff is needed and a bit concerned
about the possible side effects or complications of this medication. Ah well, all questions will be answered on
Wednesday this week.
Last week has been my best week since I got sick at the
beginning of the summer. Breathing is
better and overall lung health is very much improved as the pleurisy continues
to clear out. If I wasn’t in a permanent
RA flare sans any infusion meds in my system, I would be very chipper.
The very best thing has been driving my car (her name is Sylvia, bestowed upon her by my mother) again and
getting out and about. Isn’t it funny
how the little things mean so much? It is great to do errands, run out for coffee, or pick up a grandchild whenever I
want to or whenever required. I saw a
friend in passing yesterday and was delighted to wave to her from the window of
my car. These little freedoms are easy to forget in the hubbub of daily life,
but you really miss them when they are gone from your daily hubbub.
Never a dull moment.
Almost there!
Susan
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