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What Should I Do About Breathlessness While On Rituxan For Autoimmune Red Cell Disorder?

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Posted on Fri, 2 Dec 2022
Question: I am beingntreated with Rituxan for Autoimmune red cell disorder. Just had m third treatent If I get up and move at all, I begin Gagging fro Air, and cannot catch my breath. I am not on oxygen. Should I take nitroglycerine. I have some, but have never taken igt
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Nitroglycerine is actually for chest pain. Without chest pain, there is no point in doing so. Also, does it only occur with activity? If this is the case, I will suggest that you get the heart evaluated by a cardiologist to make sure you do not have a failing heart. This shortness of breath could be related to low hemoglobin and would be necessary to test and rule this out. Anemia is common when biologic agents are used.

Keep me updated about the findings. I wish you well.

Regards
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What Should I Do About Breathlessness While On Rituxan For Autoimmune Red Cell Disorder?

Brief Answer: No! Detailed Answer: Hi, Nitroglycerine is actually for chest pain. Without chest pain, there is no point in doing so. Also, does it only occur with activity? If this is the case, I will suggest that you get the heart evaluated by a cardiologist to make sure you do not have a failing heart. This shortness of breath could be related to low hemoglobin and would be necessary to test and rule this out. Anemia is common when biologic agents are used. Keep me updated about the findings. I wish you well. Regards