Hi Betsy,
Yes, I was always a shower girl before CML, but now my bathtub and I have become great friends! I get in hot water and "thaw out" so to speak. At least I have learned the art of pampering, and have aquired many indulgent bath goodies! It is my only splurge! I have few side effects too, other than the cold, but you live in a much colder climate. I live in WA State. You sound the same as me.. longjohns, tea, hot cocoa, coffee, warming throw, and lap cat to keep me warm! Hey, the hot tub idea sounds awesome! I'm totally jealous! :-) Good luck getting back into the work force! Please keep in touch and let us know how you do and if you are able to manage it. Thank you for your reply! It's good to know that there are many of us who deal with the same thing. Sincerely, Lynn Dx 12/10/03 PCRU --- In [email protected], Betsy Pitzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello all...and Lynn....yes, I'm with you...always really cold except > when in the hot bath, where I hang out alot. I'm convinced it's due to > gleevec. Other than being cold, I feel great with few side effects from > the drug. It would probably help if I didn't live in Alaska. I drink > hot tea throughout the day, wear longjohns, cuddle with my dogs and > heating pad, etc. When I exercise, skiing or walking, I do feel warm so > I do try stay active. But when I work up a sweat outside and then get > chilled, I'm worse off. Even get the chatters. So, the right clothing > is key. Also, I'm suffering from severe cabin fever. This is alway a > restless time of year for me, cold and low light levels and too much > rain and ice...and isolation. I'm trying a new approach...next week > I'm returning to full time work after a year off. I'm hoping that a > busy, active and challenging workday will get my mind off of being cold > and depressed. And the extra money wont hurt either. I'm hoping that my > energy level can handle re-entering the work world. And, if I make some > extra money, my first treat will be a HOT TUB. Anyway, nice to know that > I'm not alone. And always appreciating tips from others. But I feel > odd complaining about the shivers because, after all, what's a little > chill compared to so many of the challenges that many in our 'cml > family' experience. Sending prayers for good health and peace to you > all, especially to those brave warriors who must face other options. > This forum warms my heart daily. Betsy in Homer Alaska ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Give the gift of life to a sick child. Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's 'Thanks & Giving.' http://us.click.yahoo.com/3iazvD/6WnJAA/xGEGAA/8zSolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> New! Sign up for local CML support group meetings in your local community at http://cml.meetup.com Apply for Commercial Real Estate loans online and submit your deal to dozens of hungry lenders in just minutes. Loan programs for all types of business and commercial real estate. Apply anytime at http://realestatezoo.com CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Support List) --------------------------------- Part Of CMLHope.Com An International Community Of CML Patients For more information: http://cmlhope.com Post Message: [email protected] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To No Mail/Web: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Digest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CML Group Web Site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CML Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CML/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
