treatment
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Rituximab Round Two Wrap-Up
This week, we traveled back to UNC-CH Medical Center so I could have my second rituximab infusion on Tuesday. The initial treatment protocol for pemphigus is just two rounds of infusions, given two weeks apart. For now, I’m technically done… Continue reading
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Triggers – When a Good Day Turns Bad
I’ve been having mostly good days lately. My pemphigus symptoms are much improved thanks to the daily high doses of prednisone I take. I can eat almost all foods again. I feel good overall – no fatigue or pain. I’m… Continue reading
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My First Rituximab Infusion
It’s Thanksgiving Eve, and we just got home from my first infusion treatment at UNC-CH Medical Center! We got to Chapel Hill the afternoon before my appointment, and spent the day relaxing and doing touristy things. We got ice cream… Continue reading
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Countdown to Infusion Day
If everything goes as planned, at this time next week – I will be DONE with my first round of rituximab infusions! I’m looking forward to starting treatment and hopefully feeling better. But, right now – I’m also having lots… Continue reading
How Weird 