[Guest]

My husb had a dose of Rituxin 10 days ago is due a second in 5 days(his doctor is out of town second postpones a week). He is suffering from a sudden attack of body aches. Could steriods relieve condition? He given a steriod shot day of first treatment.

[Guest]

Rituxin can cause flu like symptoms; these can sometimes be relieved with the use of a steriod. Thank you for using oncologychannel and please write back if other questions should arise. good luck.