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What Causes Body Ache And Joint Pain?
hello , ?? i am having extreme joint pain and aches in body one month after rituxan infusion for R.A.DISEASE . will this go away soon and why am i having these pains. was told i would feel so much better , i feel like i did when first diagnosed 6 yrs ago with R/A and worse ..very painful .what do i do other than called my dr but of course out of town for HIOLIDAY ..is this a normal reaction ?
Thu, 23 Aug 2018
Hello,
In some cases rituximab can cause such symptoms but I hope it's not you disease flaring up . He must have prescribed you some painkillers also for the RA. you can take them meanwhile but you should get it checked.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
In some cases rituximab can cause such symptoms but I hope it's not you disease flaring up . He must have prescribed you some painkillers also for the RA. you can take them meanwhile but you should get it checked.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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