[CMLHope] Re: Muscle Pain

2006-08-02 Thread katybug45
OMW yes! I had so much muscle and bone pain at the beginning it wassnt funny. I still have it but not quite as bad. My neck is the only thing that is consistently hurting since starting gleevec. Hugs, Katy   --xanga.com/katybug45   -- Original message -- From: "Priesty" <[

[CMLHope] questions re trials & son-in-law with cml

2006-08-02 Thread marcon
To anyone with up-to-date info on trials: My friend Priscilla had to stop the bms trial because she had to go on coumadin. She's been off medicine for 3 mos. She's still in remission but the percentage of PH has increased & is expected to gradually increase over time. She knows of other trials &

[CMLHope] Muscle Pain

2006-08-02 Thread Priesty
Hi wondered if anyone can help...my wife has significant muscle pain around her neck and shoulders which is a little reminiscent of pain she had prior to her CML diagnosis. I am aware that bone pain occurs, but does anyone have muscle pain and is it attributable to the CML or Gleevec? let me know

[CMLHope] Re: 11 new messages in 6 topics - digest

2006-08-02 Thread dgschulz
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[CMLHope] Re: white skin/Allyson

2006-08-02 Thread nanakrauss
Some patients who are taking Gleevec do develop hypopigmentation. Simply the loss of pigment in the skin. I am a redhead and I have this side effect. I notice it but most others do not see it when they look at me. I went to a dermatologist just last week to have it confirmed. It is important to be

[CMLHope] Re: Chat Reminder - This Evening - 9:00 PM

2006-08-02 Thread Tracy Manor
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[CMLHope] Re: white skin

2006-08-02 Thread anjana
Hi Allyson, There are lots of medical reports on hypopigmentation on Gleevec, so it is a medical fact, a side-effect of Gleevec. Since you go to MDACC, you may be interested in a study by them, given below. But it is a well-known side-effect of Gleevec in Asia since the lightening of the skin