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Retuximab Injection Every 8 Weeks. Is It Causing Fatigue? How Long Does It Stay ‘active’?
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posted March 2
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A MyLymphomaTeam Member

im 76yo and the rituximab infusion had NO effect on me, i am a former jogger but still do at least 40min on treadmill at 3.4 mph everyday, i had four of them

posted March 2
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I have been told that all the symptoms from chemo can come and go at any given time, that’s the joy of having bern a recipient of chemo. I believe myself that vitamin B 12 helps and if you stay active that is really the only way to overcome fatigue. Yes in the very beginning it’s going to be like climbing a mountain but it will get easier. Have an awesome day.

posted March 2
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Victor, Rituxan has a long half-life and continues working in your body 6 months or more after the last dose. Everyone is different and fatigue is the #1 symptom of lymphoma. Take this time to rest as your energy should come back after treatment and the elimination of the lymphoma cells.

posted March 15
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Get all the rest you can. It made me fatigued four four chemos and the 5 and 6th chemo is when I became more alive

posted March 2
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

It will absolutely wear you out! I had to Google the time it stayed in the body but it was surprisingly short. I am 3.5 years out and stay fatigued. Thankfully I have only had the 4 original infusions. I am 76 so my age probably plays a big part in the fatigue!
I do hope you do well and get stronger but do rest when feel the need. Otherwise you will stay terribly fatigued. Just being honest with you.

posted March 2

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