Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My wife has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for more than 10 years. For the last two years, she has been taking infusions of Rituximab or Rituxan 2 mg. The last infusion was six months ago. It is also confirmed that she has Leaky gut syndrome. Is it safe to take L-Glutamine (a supplement for leaky gut) for patients infused with Rituxan? Please explain.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Leaky gut syndrome (leakage of undigested food or other substances due to a damaged intestinal wall) is more of a hypothetical thing. A lot of research is still going on, and it is believed to trigger the autoimmune reactions in the body. But, yes, it is safe to take the L-Glutamine with Rituximab. No contraindications to it as such. Make sure she avoids outside food, as you do not want to catch an infection, which can trigger rheumatoid arthritis.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Naval Mendiratta
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