Hi. So In 2010, I suffered two massive flare ups. My rheumy finally decided to put me on Rituximab as Benlysta was not FDA approved yet. I was wondering, now that It is approved, would it be alright if I did Benlysta? Anyone ever try it within 6 months of Rituximab infusions and still on prednisolone? I’ve been on prednisolone daily for about 3 years and a bit now. I sort of have a love/hate relationship with it. I’m sick of not being able to go to music festivals and stuff because I live in Australia at the moment and it’s too hot. I’ve missed Big Day Out, Soundwave and Future Music Festival. I reallly feel like I’m missing out :( Any advice/experiences? Thank you :). With all it’s sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world

shivrs-deactivated20111215 asked: Hi. So In 2010, I suffered two massive flare ups. My rheumy finally decided to put me on Rituximab as Benlysta was not FDA approved yet. I was wondering, now that It is approved, would it be alright if I did Benlysta? Anyone ever try it within 6 months of Rituximab infusions and still on prednisolone? I've been on prednisolone daily for about 3 years and a bit now. I sort of have a love/hate relationship with it. I'm sick of not being able to go to music festivals and stuff because I live in Australia at the moment and it's too hot. I've missed Big Day Out, Soundwave and Future Music Festival. I reallly feel like I'm missing out :(
Any advice/experiences? Thank you :).

With all it's sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world - MAX ERHMANN, Desiderata.

Sorry but I don’t have experience with either Rituximab or Benlysta, but I’d suggest talking to your doctor about it and maybe doing some research online if you haven’t already. :)

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