2nd Infusion Done!
I had my second infusion today. Up at 6.30am, drove over to Mom who then took me into hospital by 8.15am and thankfully, this time, I was fortunate that there was one 'bed' which I quietly laid down on, whilst being so grateful my appointment was for 8.30am. Will come back to the first infusion when I feel ready to post. There were 4 of us in today (3 Rheumatoid and me!) arriving at different times throughout the morning. Cannula in, IV steroids infused, big 'ole antihistamine dose in and then Rituximab (Truxima) infused. SJC son arrived around at 2.10pm and infusion finished at 2.15pm. Perfect timing. Cannula out and SJC drove me home, then sleeping for a further 3 hours. I cannot tell you how good it was to be home. Still experiencing headaches from hell and awaiting MRI brain scan. Soon I hope. Also awaiting hand surgeries but can't do that soon due to the risk of infection with immune system so compromised. Now the b...