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Is It Normal To Experience Lower Backache While On Rituxan Infusion For Goodpasture Syndrome?
I have good pasture syndrome. I am receiving Rituxan infusion. I have received 4 infusions. After the 4th infusion I started getting very weak, shakey, and short of breath when I try to walk. My lower back hurts. I am the most comfortible lying down. Is this normal
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Hello,
Rituxan is a monoclonal antibody. Musculoskeletal problems like backache, joint pains, general weakness are known side effects of this 'magic bullet'.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist
Rituxan is a monoclonal antibody. Musculoskeletal problems like backache, joint pains, general weakness are known side effects of this 'magic bullet'.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Noble Zachariah, Internal Medicine Specialist
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