[CMLHope] Re: LOW ENERGY

2009-07-28 Thread txbeachlady44
I have never heard of the shampoo idea. I am like you those are about the two main things I have problems with. I have been on Gleevec for about a year also. Just had my one year BMB done last week and waiting on results. My six month one was barely detectable so I am praying for good results th

[CMLHope] Re: LOW ENERGY

2009-07-28 Thread Sandra Wells
Dear Barb, Thank you so much for your reply. Do you ever regret changing from Gleevec to Tasigna? As I stated, my doctor has given me three more months to feel better from the side effects, and then he wants to discuss changing my medication. I am torn because I believe "if it ain't broke do

[CMLHope] Re: LOW ENERGY

2009-07-28 Thread perk
I cleaned around my eyes with "No Tears" baby shampoo and it helped the eye edema. I've been taking Gleevec for a year now and find living with the minor inconveniences a much better alternative than dying from CML. Even with the "green apple trots" (diarrhea), I just think of all the constipated

[CMLHope] Basics of second medical opinion

2009-07-28 Thread Ron Smith
A second opinion is always a good idea when your life or quality of life is at stake. Medical conditions sometimes occur that your primary care physician can't treat. You may need a specialist, whom you've never met, for a second medical opinion. Putting your life into the hands of a stranger dese