Rituxan:This is like getting my life back | Arthritis Information

 

Wow, I cannot believe how well I feel in the last week and a bit since the Rituxan has kicked in.

I just have so much more energy for starters.

A few days ago I got up on a chair to put something up here…I have not been able to get on a chair for two years at least.

I got up on it twice that day.

I have cleaned the shower and the oven…both jobs that were impossible a few weeks ago.

Taken Neve into town and run around and done shopping. Again impossible a week or so ago.

Gone to a friends place after all the running around and shopping and visited with her.

Basically, I am not needing a nap most days anymore. I am able to keep up with my daughter. And I am so enjoying her company for the first time since she was born.

I am sleeping better, seem to have more appetite (never had much with the RA), don’t seem to be feeling the heat as much and am generally coping very well.

I don’t even remember the last time I felt this well…way before Neve was born maybe, so we are looking at 7-8 years ago maybe.

I feel truly blessed.

I wish for all of you, my experience! 

Cordelia39432.7341550926OMG OMG OMG wonderful news!!!!!

You won't forget about us when that remission kicks into full gear, will you? I don't plan too. I plan to keep posting and not disappear because I am well. People still need support.

Thanks, Jas. Hey come over and clean my house when done with yours. LOL

I'm so happy to hear you are doing so much better!! And to be able to keep up with little Neve, I know those are precious moments for you. I hope this feeling lasts and lasts!

Cordy, I am so happy for you, I can't find the words to express it!! Know that you are giving hope to so many of us who are hoping for the right med, or combination of meds. Your success is an inspiration to us.

I can just see you shopping with Nevie. What an absolute joy to be able to play with her and to enjoy so many things with her. I'm sure she is thrilled, as well.

My Christmas wish for you, is to continue to feel so well and to experience all the joys of the season!

Much love, Nini

Cordy, both you and I are at our 10 year mark with RA.  I just achieved the same level.  I am so happy for you.....I know how hard it's been for you.  I'm virtually pain free except for the damage and I can deal with that.  I achieved this level for about three weeks with Remicade, so I'm hoping that this goes on much longer.

Enjoy the holidays and Neve must be so excited, and your friends are probably astonished.  

Alan

Thanks all of you. I am pacing myself. Don't intend to push myself too far. That would be unwise. I keep thinking I shall wake up from the dream but it continues. It's so good to get some relief from all that pain and struggle. And just such a joy to be able to do things with Neve. She has been incredibly excited that Mummy is okay and can do things with her. Alright i guess i will clean my own house if you put it that way. So happy for you and your little one. Thats right do not over do, save your energy for your child.

Wonderful news! I hope you and Neve have a great time together! Be a kid again, together!

Happy Holidays!

 Yeah Cordy!!! I am so happy for you! Thanks Moana, CinDee and Janie. Milly it's now going to take my three months to clean mine since I have basically been almost bedridden for the last six months.

Cordelia, I am so delighted for you!

Our very best wishes for your continued recovery

Dee and Becky

Yeah, Cordelia,  I'nm so glad for you.  You've been such a kind and caring participant in my new struggle despite your own massive problems.

Good for you!!

Cordy, I am SO happy that this is helping you as well as it is.  Im sure your daughter is happy to have you feel this well too.  Keep us updated on how you are feeling.....Im glad that you wont be leaving us when you are feeling well...Cordy, maybe it's time to try writing again?  Soon anyway.  I am so happy for you.  I mean, just so happy.Cordy, I am so glad to hear it's continuing.  I was a little afraid that in a few days it would all be gone, like so many times we have all had a couple of good days and then <poof> we're back to where we were.  I am so happy this is sticking!I can't express how happy this makes me.  I teared up when I read this.  I hope it just gets better and better! What good news!  You deserve it!

Cordy,

Wonderful  news!  Don't overdo things tho, but it is great that you can do more things with Neve.  I hope that the good effects last and last and that the Rituxan continues to work for you.  When you have finished cleaning your house, come on down to mine

((hugs))  Lorraine

Thank you, all of you.

Dee and Dotty, it was a pleasure to welcome you both and help you find your feet here. Every day I have been in pain for the last ten years at least. I decided that I could choose to do it either of two ways - I could be miserable and be in pain or I could be happy and still be in pain. Believe me, I have still had my dark moments but prefer to be in pain, be happy and help others than wallowing be myself in a corner.

Shannon - no I am not going anywhere. I was always here to support others not just for me. That hasn't changed even if I am less sick with my RA. I still have a lot of experience that others can utilize to help themselves and I want to be here to give that.

I have been thinking about the writing, Link. And I do intend to get back to it. Neve is on six weeks holidays now so I will write bits and pieces but hope to get back to some more serious writing when she goes back to school at the end of January.

Innerglow, I have been scared too, that I would go away...that it would only be around for a few days and leave but it hasn't. I didn't tell anyone for a few days and waited a week before I told all of you.

Thanks, Mary, Kelstev and Lorrie. I am trying not to overdo it, to pace myself. It's not easy when you have so much more energy but I am taking it as slowly as I can.

You are all wonderful for replying...thank you all so much. It's just a joy to report being really good for once.


THats amazing! I hope it continues, so glad the rituxan is doing its job!!!!!!! Oh Cordelia...that is wonderful news!!!! I am so happy for you...please enjoy all that energy for me too!!

Thank you Lord for your many blessings!


Cordelia,

That's so great!  I've often thought how difficult it must be for women with children to function normally. 

What a fantastic Christmas gift this must be for you and your child!

I wish you and your family a blessed and wonderful Christmas season and the very best in 2008!

Now, Dance like never before!!!

KIMM
Fabulous news! I am so happy that something worked for you at last. I hope we all find our 'magic' and that it keeps working for us!

Hugs!

Cords, I am so very happy for you, and I know this is what you have wanted.  What a relief to finally have something work for you, and work well....besides pain management meds.  I am so excited!!!!!  shelHey all,

Thanks for you lovely wishes.

I went to Rheumy today. He is obviously thrilled with me and so he should be. He has worked for nearly three years to get to this place with me.

Before Rituxan I had 42 joints that were swollen, today he only counted 4.
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