When, after getting infused with saline and taking oral medications, they began the rituxan, I began to have blurry vision and felt very faint, as if I were about to pass out. We rang the call button and Nurse K appeared. She took my blood pressure and found it an alarming 80/42! She stopped the rituxan and two more nurses appeared. I assume, in a condition like this, three heads are better than one.
Doctor Hema5 was telephoned who evidently suggested that I be given an opportunity to recover and, that, after a period of time, the rituxan be restarted.
My Adorable Wife had packed a lunch for us, a bit healthier than the usual snacks offered at the infusion room that are high in salt and low in actual useful nutrition. When she offered lunch, I could barely choke down two bites.
In the early afternoon, the rituxan was restarted and the symptoms re-emerged rather soon. New symptoms appeared, as well; chill, shivering and nausea. They supplied me with these cute little bags of which I took full advantage.
In view of all this, it was decided to cease the rituxan. I am disappointed because my treatment is not moving forward smoothly. I report again today and I will, of course, be fascinated to see the result.
When we finally arrived home at about 6:15 pm, I laid on my bed fully clothed to nap a bit. I awoke at about 7:30 am! After a 13 hour nap I feel much better.
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