I authored that e-0mail but it was intended for Hi Silver. Itsmso hot and humid here in Washington DC that perhaps my computers innards just went mushy. To...
Following copied from NIH Web Site. "Why is this medication prescribed? Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your...
@telephonics: thanks for the reply. Just wanted to make sure that I get all of the info regarding treatment and such, that's why I asked what the original post...
I have checked back with my doc just to see if any other patients are using Preparation H for the puffy eyes. No one has this problem. But I would be reluctant...
I saw my oncologist yesterday and I am happy to say I am still in remission and doing so well I won't be seeing him again til October.I am over three years now...
Way to go Freeda! No, you couldn't ask for much more than that. Keep up the good work. Hugs and love, Judy ... I saw my oncologist yesterday and I am happy...
Freeda, gratulations, thats awesome! Your CML Friend in WI __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has...
I am on gleevec for CML and doing fine for 4 years. I have a friend that was just diagnosed with a sarcoma sheath tumor and the outlook isn't too bright...and...
Dear Listmembers: Some good news for CML'ers who do not live close enough to NYC to participate in the CML vaccine trial at Sloan-Kettering (www.mskcc.org) . ...
Trial Information Summary: Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Mobilization and Storage in Patients with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Complete Cytogenetic Remission...
Very interesating! New resesrch is always welcome. The trials bring back 45 years of memories for me.I was a subject for study at UCLA in 1960 for rh neg...
Thanks for asking but I was only checking to see if I could post. ... From: Gleevec@yahoogroups.com To: Gleevec@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Gleevec] Digest...
I have asked so many people and doctores about body cramps and I can't remember if I asked on this list if anyone else is having the same.I don't know if its a...
Freeda: I have also had cramps but in the line of work I do I sweat a lot and by adding a little extra salt on my dinner before lying down for the night has ...
Freeda, I had quite a problem with leg cramps, though not the kind you described. Since taking a daily multivitamin they have gone away, though don't know if ...
I too had increased cramping since taking Gleevec back in 2001. Tried many things but nothing really worked. Asked Doctors but got no real solution; heck, they...
I have been on 600mg Gleevec for my GIST. I also get leg cramps, especially at night when I slow down. I tend to let myself get dehydrated, and when I ...
Hi all. After a year long battle with a manufacturer company of a drug for the nausea, I finally realized that my side effects and nausea accures less than...
I believe cramps are one of the expected side effects of Gleevec. I have them from time to time, and have discoverd that tasting a little bit of salt helps. ...
Freeda: My wife has been on gleevec since the day after it was approved by the FDA. Initially she was on the standard dose of 400MG per day but after about 30...
Mark,what's creatinine ?? I haven't heard of that. I have asked every doctor I have what causes the muscle cramps/spasms.My onc told me to drink diet tonic...
Freeda: Creatinine has to do with the kidneys. Going to a kidney specialist very soon. I hope and pray that the Gleevec hadn't caused my kidneys to start...
In recent Novartis literatuire on Gleevec they did identify cramps as a side effect of their drug. What they did not offer was the fix for this painful...
Thanks,Luis. I have asked my oncologist and he said he doesn't "do" side effects.I have had eveyone known to the medical industry and I am at the point with...
Freeda, it just breakes my heart when I read about your ongoing battle with those cramps. I just wish I had a solution for you, but I don't. I hope something...
yo folks, also have your magnesium and potassium levels checked. Some drugs (ie prednisone) deplete these levels in your system. hope you find theis helpful....