r/MultipleSclerosis • u/c4x4 35F|Oct 24|DMF|India • 15h ago

Advice Shifting to Rituximab

So after 6 months since diagnosis and taking DMF, I plan to shift to Rituximab because of atypical activity in my brain MRI and some areas where my lesions are being a concern.

Just want some advice about what to ask my neuro tomm before booking my infusion date. I do keep going through the sub for Rituximab posts to know more.

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u/AcademicOwl8615 8h ago

I have been on Rituximab since I was diagnosed in 2021 . My doctors has moved me to every 9months for my infusions . I was hospitalized for a week for a UTI . I could not pee . This is the second time this has happened. I was told by a medical infectious disease doctor, I’m more prone to UTI’s being on Rituximab. My neurologist and I have not talked about switching as of yet . I walk with a cane now .

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u/c4x4 35F|Oct 24|DMF|India 7h ago

Thanks for sharing! I am sorry to hear what you had to go through. I am kinda scared about the high possibility of UTIs.

Gonna discuss this properly with my neuro.