[CMLHope] Re: Breathing problems as a side effect from Gleevec?

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:12:33 -0800



Sorry Mike, I have not experienced that side effect. 

I have had the fluid retention in my eyes and ankles though.  One day, I just woke up and that side effect disappeared- along with a gazillion others.  The only side effect still lingering and not under control is diarrhea (sorry to be gross)

From:  "mburwen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To:  "CMLHope" <CMLHope@googlegroups.com>
Subject:  [CMLHope] Breathing problems as a side effect from Gleevec?
Date:  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:32:38 -0800
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>I've been on Gleevec for 14 months.  Over the last year I have had
>worsening problems breathing, especially at night.  I know that some of
>the problem is age-related (I'm 68), but my ENT Dr., who knows
>virtually nothing about Gleevec, says that fluid retension can swell
>the nasal and sinus tissues and can be a contributing factor.  I've not
>seen any anecdotal or scientific information about breathing problems
>as a Gleevec side effect, but I'd like to ask here if
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