HI Freeda -

I have the GIST and am on Gleevec 600mg per day. I'm having the same signs
of fatigue due to the Gleevec. I was getting shots of Procrit, then they
changed to Aranesp, which is the same concept. I get a shot every three weeks.
I don't know if it would be the same type of medicine that would not be
recommended for CML. But it wouldn't hurt to ask. My doc also suggested iron
pills, I try and remember to take them.....

Also, he suggested I start exercising to help combat my fatigue. Easy for
him to say - when there are some days I can barely climb the stairs. I was
thinking about joining the Y and start swimming though.

So good luck - there are a lot of us pulling for you.

Stacy
Auburn, WA


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