[CMLHope] I have another question?

2006-12-20 Thread katybug45
I have a question (again) but this one is not related to CML (I dont think). I have been having a problem with my stomach now for about three years (as long as I have been dx'ed) and I have asked several docs about it including my gastrointerologist, they all looked very interested and focused

[CMLHope] Question about the use of growth factors

2006-12-20 Thread Cam
Hello Everyone, I'm new to the group and relatively new to cml (Diagnosed in June2006) I was searching the archives for problems relating to low neutrophils and low platelets. The stuff I found about growth factors didn't sound very positive but they date back from the beginning of the year. Doe

[CMLHope] Re: BONE PAIN

2006-12-20 Thread Suzieq
K, Thanks for the information...the doctor I was talking about that did my husband's "micro" back surgery is exactly that...Orthopedic (& one of the best in the St. Louis area). He is one of those who isn't "knife happy", if you know what I mean. I've been using my Tens unit each day,

[CMLHope] Re: BONE PAIN

2006-12-20 Thread Terry Dailey
Dawn, I have been on Gleevec since 04 and have nearly constant bone pain. You may have to speak to your doctor about some pain medication. I am currently on 4 500mg 7.5 Loirtabs a day. I am not saying that is what you should take but I would speak with your doctor about something. Take care, Terr

[CMLHope] Re: 2 new messages in 2 topics - digest

2006-12-20 Thread Suzieq
My Dear Terry: Hang in there & don't give up on finding someone. There are many single ladies out there waiting. I think a lot of people do not realize that relationships between two people takes a lot of "work & effort" on both parts. They use to use the phrase "50 50", well that's not true,

[CMLHope] Re: BONE PAIN

2006-12-20 Thread DAWN RODEGHIER
"K", I don't know if it has any connection but since I was put on Gleevec I occasionally experienced major bone pain in my upper right shin and am going in for a total knee replacement tomorrow afternoon. The knee is bone on bone and the pain has gotten to where I can't stand it any longer.

[CMLHope] Re: In Michigan

2006-12-20 Thread Zavie Miller
Hi David, Was it Dr. Charles Schiffer? He is one of the top CML doctors in the country. When I was scrambling looking for trial back in 2001, I came within a month of going there instead of OHSU. Zavie On 12/20/06, David Bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kay, I live in Empire, not too f

[CMLHope] In Michigan

2006-12-20 Thread David Bradley
Kay, I live in Empire, not too far from Traverse City. My local onc has treated me since I was diagnosed in January of 2003, but I went to Karmanos when they were trying to figure out my trisomy 12 mutation. (Turned out I have CML & CLL!) Good doctor down there, i can't remember his name. D