[CMLHope] Re: Osteoperosis

2009-02-08 Thread txbeachlady44
I don't think I will have any problems any time soon because at my last BMB they had trouble getting my sample because they said my bones were so hard. That was one time I wasn't feeling fortunate. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: Trey Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 13:49:30

[CMLHope] Re: Osteoperosis

2009-02-08 Thread Trey
Recent studies have shown that Gleevec may actually be beneficial against osteoporosis. They found that although Gleevec seems to decrease the levels of certain minerals used in the bones, bone formation is actually improved. The studies do not measure all aspects of bone health, but the studies

[CMLHope] Lori and pregnancy

2009-02-08 Thread kellyelise
Congratulations Lori!! I wish you the best with your bundle of joy! Don't worry about being off the Gleevec right now - I've been off of it for 4-5 months and my blood work still looks good (and I only took it for 9 months), Hang in there..you'll be fine! Kelly --~--~-~--~~--

[CMLHope] Re: Osteoperosis

2009-02-08 Thread kellyelise
Hi Boogie Woogie: I was only Gleevec for 9 months and after being taken off of it in October, I had severe pain in my knees (NEVER had that before) shoulders, fingers - knees were especially painful. Went to a rheumatologist and he dx'd me with osteoarthritis in all of those areas. He said I'm

[CMLHope] Osteoperosis

2009-02-08 Thread BOOGIE_WOOGIE
Hi Suzan,   I don't feel any pain.  I am going to get a bone scan this month sometime. I wonder if we are able to take Boneva or not. Thanks so much for your message. ..Penny   BOOGIE WOOGIE --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.