Re: [CMLHope] My annual appreciation day

2018-02-18 Thread 'Jeanie' via CMLHope
Thanks Sweetheart Those were beautiful. You always brighten our day. I have been in so much pain lately and don't know if I should go to a dr or not. It started in my little right finger and then creeped on up my arm. Now my heel and sometimes ankles are killing me. The pain usually wakes me

Re: [CMLHope] My annual appreciation day

2018-02-18 Thread Marty Gartenberg
Hi Jeanie, Sorry to hear about the pain your having. Hmm it sounds to me like a case of gout but i could be wrong, for instance the gout usually starts in the lower feet particularly in the big toe but can also manifest it self in any joint of your body. It did for me and i suffered all kinds of t

[CMLHope] Joyce and all

2018-02-18 Thread 'Jeanie' via CMLHope
Hi all I was wondering about gout as my father and brother had it but this is the first time I've had this. My fathers big toe was swollen and was hurting so bad. Have any of you tried Voltaren cream? It helps a lot but you need a prescription. I was drinking a coke a day and thought this mig

[CMLHope] Joyce

2018-02-18 Thread 'Jeanie' via CMLHope
So sorry to hear about all your problems. Did you get good care? I have umbelical hernia. Been afraid to get it fixed. Anyone had this fixed? Mine happened due to umbelical surgery twice from gallbladder and getting tubes tied. Just weakened the area. I wish I had had it fixed when I was youn

[CMLHope] Re: Joyce blood clots?

2018-02-18 Thread 'Jeanie' via CMLHope
His could you tell you had blood clots?. Lots in legs. I bruise easily my Ponatinib has blood clots as side effects. My Motto: Faith and Pills With Love 🐠18's Dx 1/2004 CML Leukemia Started Gleevec 2/2004 Started Tasigna 9/2009 Started Sprycel 11/2009 Started Ponatinib 1/ 2015 New Doctor--Dr Ma

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Joyce blood clots?

2018-02-18 Thread Marty Gartenberg
Like i said go and see your doctor because she will answer your questions if you ask her. There are so many things that it could be just start somewhere. Most things are usually resolved very easily. 18's Marty On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 12:35 PM, 'Jeanie' via CMLHope < cmlhope@googlegroups.com> wr

Re: [CMLHope] Joyce

2018-02-18 Thread Marty Gartenberg
Jeanie, Since you live in or near to Orlando (well you answered my question about where you live. There are several very good hospitals in or near your area, why don't you check them out. Find one and a doctor that will fix your hernia. Why suffer anymore? Same thing for you Joyce. You have to k

Re: [CMLHope] My annual appreciation day

2018-02-18 Thread bkbarney via CMLHope
Dear Joyce, Oh my gosh!!! You have been through so much!! You are amazing! . I am so glad you came through your surgery and complications and get to be back home with your hubbie...glad that your daughters were able to help out as well!! Glad you are back here...take good care and keep on healin

Re: [CMLHope] Joyce

2018-02-18 Thread Joyce Mesnarich
Jeanie, Yes, I had wonderful care. Was in the hospital for 8 days and only encountered 2 poor nurses. I am pushing 80 awfully close and wish I had done this operation sooner. But you know how we do. Accept the limitations and put up with it until it is an emergency. Hope you find the reas