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[quote=Anonymous]I have MS and have been receiving Rituxan infusions for the past year. A recent side effect of the medication is severe anemia. My hemoglobin was 9.5 a few weeks ago.

Initially, my neurologist told me to take Vitamin C. However, past experience with Vitron C caused significant constipation, so I recommended infusions, and the hematologist agreed with the treatment plan.

I received the second of five infusions today, and I feel much better. The ice cravings stopped a few days after the first infusion, and I am sleeping much better; I had severe insomnia, but I assumed it was a side effect of perimenopause. I now connect the insomnia to the anemia.

I had no idea how sluggish I was feeling until I realized how good I feel now. I assume I will be able to fly by the fifth and final treatment, lol.

I have no side effects besides minor bruising from blown veins. I go to work after the treatments and notice slight fatigue that passes, but other than that, I prefer this mode of treatment and highly recommend it. [/quote]

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