[CMLHope] eye bleeds

2013-04-30 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Good to hear from Jim and Peg. I recently had the same thing happen to me. I was in my onc's office and my daughter told me my eye was really red. I actually had an eye bleed in the Onc's office. He said he couldn't say it was from the Sprycel and called in the pharmacist and she said th

Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds

2013-03-31 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
all! and 18's, Susan -Original Message- From: Marcie Goodman To: cmlhope Sent: Sat, Mar 30, 2013 5:02 pm Subject: Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds Hi Jeanie: I totally agree that the eye doctors and even the best hematologists and oncologists don't get the eye bleeds. I

Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds

2013-03-30 Thread Susan Zimmerman
: Marcie Goodman To: cmlhope Sent: Sat, Mar 30, 2013 5:02 pm Subject: Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds Hi Jeanie: I totally agree that the eye doctors and even the best hematologists and oncologists don't get the eye bleeds. I just had my 4 year anniversary of diagnosis and starting gleevec. I'v

Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds

2013-03-30 Thread Marcie Goodman
Hi Jeanie: I totally agree that the eye doctors and even the best hematologists and oncologists don't get the eye bleeds. I just had my 4 year anniversary of diagnosis and starting gleevec. I've had numerous eye bleeds, had them checked out with the best opthamologist at Johns Hopkins here in B

[CMLHope] eye bleeds

2013-03-30 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Hello everyone, My eye is still red and hurts a little. I have been applying cold compresses. The problem is an eye doctor wouldn't understand the meds I am taking and what they do, however I will go soon if it doesn't clear up. Anyone with advice on Eye bleeds Jeanie<3 In a message da

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-26 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
vec. (I'm a month away from 2 years on Tasigna and a year of PCRU.) If your eyes itch, rubbing is not an option. I got relief with a cold washcloth gently dabbed on closed eyes. Patrick --- On Wed, 1/23/13, Dorisbmt wrote: From: Dorisbmt Subject: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds. To: cmlhope@go

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-25 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Wow! Millie, that is cold. It has been cold here also for Florida. I am running my heater right now. The sun is out but it's still cold at least for me. Going to take my daily walk, and eat an orange. I call it my D&C. hehe Glad your home health care of over, but when you need it you need

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-24 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi MartyGood to see you on line. I am hoping you are okay these days. I just came off of two months of Home Care, but really need to work on building my strength again. I will get there. I think that every day I get a bit back. I just don't ever give up, but then that's me. I thank God

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-24 Thread Marty Gartenberg
Hi Doris-bmt, According to web-md a rare side effect of Gleevec is Retinal Hemorrhage as well as Eye Bleeds. Although I have never been on it, I had a bone marrow transplant almost 23 years ago, I have heard of this happening many times with people taking Gleevec. It usually subsides in a short

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-23 Thread patrickemailguard-goog
m: Dorisbmt Subject: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds. To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 10:17 AM I have had eye bleeds but I don't know if gleevec has anything to do with it.   I've been on gleevec since 2002. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket™, an AT&a

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-23 Thread Jean
I had two eye bleeds while on gleevec. I had rubbed my eye because they were so dry. I had cramps in my fingers and legs also. I'm on sprycel now. No eye bleeds so far. The eye bleeds usually clear up on their own. Good luck. Jeanie Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2013, at 11:31 AM, "C.M. Houtz"

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-23 Thread margood18
ork. They usually go away within a day or so. Marcie -Original Message- From: C.M. Houtz To: cmlhope Sent: Wed, Jan 23, 2013 11:32 am Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds. I had many eye bleeds while on Gleevec. I think I've only had one minor one since being put on Tasigna. Each

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-23 Thread C.M. Houtz
I had many eye bleeds while on Gleevec. I think I've only had one minor one since being put on Tasigna. Each time I went to the eye doctor and all was well. I think it's something you have to have checked, but probably it will go away in a few days. I noticed that I had more while in air co

[CMLHope] Eye bleeds.

2013-01-23 Thread Dorisbmt
I have had eye bleeds but I don't know if gleevec has anything to do with it.   I've been on gleevec since 2002. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket™, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone. -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You rec

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-09 Thread Virginia Garner
Sun, May 8, 2011 9:38 pm Subject: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds I've been on Gleevec since March '09, should let Zavie know that I can be his newest member of the zero club. But tonight I got an eye bleed. Doesn't hurt but looks awful. Anyone have any info on what to expect? Thanks, dea

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-09 Thread C.M. Houtz
While on Gleevec, I had lots of eye bleeds.two or three a year. I went to my Eye Doctor, who always checked them out. At that time I didn't have any idea that it was from the Gleevec. Mine went away after a week or so, but they scared me at the time. I never did tell my Oncologist, so th

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-09 Thread maggy...@bellsouth.net
.  From: sherri swanson To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 11:49:29 AM Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds Okay, I have a silly question. Every once in awhile I wake up with my right or left eye in the corner all blood shot. It looks terrible and like I've been

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-09 Thread sherri swanson
Susan > > > > > -Original Message- > From: maggy...@bellsouth.net > To: cmlhope > Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 3:41 am > Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds > > I was on Gleevac when one day I woke up with bilateral eye bleeds. I > was immediately removed f

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-09 Thread Susan Zimmerman
Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 3:41 am Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds I was on Gleevac when one day I woke up with bilateral eye bleeds. I was immediately removed from the Gleevac. If Gleevac can make your eyes bleed it's potentially possible for it to make your brain bleeed - and to cause

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-09 Thread Myvety2k
Your blood vessels are very close to the skin in your eye, you may have wiped your eye to hard with a towel after taking a shower or rubbed it hard for some reason. It doesn't take much. greenie -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ---

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-09 Thread Myvety2k
Give it about 3 to 5 days and it will go away. I get them once in a while. greenie -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to thi

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-09 Thread maggy...@bellsouth.net
r over 1.5 years now.   This week I may be restarted on a lower dose of Gleevac per my hematologist.  We will see. From: judy To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Cc: jam_92...@yahoo.com Sent: Sun, May 8, 2011 11:34:39 PM Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds Hello Marcie  t

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-08 Thread Michael Hedlund
. Keep on fighting. Best regards Michael Hedlund Sweden -Original Message- From: Marcie To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 9 May 2011 00:38:35 -0400 Subject: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds I've been on Gleevec since March '09, should let Zavie know that I can be his newest

Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-08 Thread judy
s.com Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 12:38:35 AM Subject: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds I've been on Gleevec since March '09, should let Zavie know that I can be his newest member of the zero club. But tonight I got an eye bleed. Doesn't hurt but looks awful. Anyone have any info on what to expe

[CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2011-05-08 Thread Marcie
I've been on Gleevec since March '09, should let Zavie know that I can be his newest member of the zero club. But tonight I got an eye bleed. Doesn't hurt but looks awful. Anyone have any info on what to expect? Thanks, dear friends. Even my wonderful doctor says every now and then "go chec

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds

2011-03-29 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
nths ago when it was 0.012. In a month they will recheck and then decide if I need to be on anything. From: Victoria Reiter To: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, March 20, 2011 9:29:56 AM Subject: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds I've been on Gleevec for

Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds and brain bleeds

2011-03-21 Thread Martin Gartenberg
t 11:10 AM, Susan Zimmerman wrote: > Dear Marty, > > Is this stem cell transplant available for type 1 diabetes patients? > > Susan > > > > -Original Message- > From: Martin Gartenberg > To: cmlhope > Sent: Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:44 pm > Subject: Re: [CML

Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds and brain bleeds

2011-03-21 Thread Susan Zimmerman
Dear Marty, Is this stem cell transplant available for type 1 diabetes patients? Susan -Original Message- From: Martin Gartenberg To: cmlhope Sent: Sun, Mar 20, 2011 5:44 pm Subject: Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds and brain bleeds Dear Susan, I am so happy for you being off of

Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds and brain bleeds

2011-03-20 Thread Martin Gartenberg
Dear Susan, I am so happy for you being off of Gleevec and doing quite well. I hope that this goes on for you for many, many years. I will pray for your mother-in-law to at least have an easy time of it, and that her suffering is very little. You do know that you are her guardian angel... *18's

Re: [CMLHope] eye bleeds and brain bleeds

2011-03-20 Thread Susan Zimmerman
Dear Marty, You've really got a handle on it! And I clear my throat to you, as well! Things with mother-in-law are getting toward the hospice house decisionshe can't get free of pain. Thanks for caring. Yes, G_d is really watching over us all, including you! He will go to great lengths

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds

2011-03-20 Thread maggy...@bellsouth.net
toria Reiter To: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, March 20, 2011 9:29:56 AM Subject: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds I've been on Gleevec for eleven years and began to have occasional eye bleeds about six years ago.  This lasted for a short time and then stopped.  Now I'll have perhaps one eye b

[CMLHope] Eye bleeds

2011-03-20 Thread Victoria Reiter
I've been on Gleevec for eleven years and began to have occasional eye bleeds about six years ago. This lasted for a short time and then stopped. Now I'll have perhaps one eye bleed a year and count myself lucky. I was unaware that a few people were having bleeding in the brain and am not certain

Re: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS

2010-09-16 Thread Myvety2k
From: Sandy Byrd To: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 11:19 aco Subject: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS I am having more frequent eye bleeds now, and would like to know how many of you have had this side effect and how often you have them. I am on 400 mg Gleevec a day a

RE: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS

2010-09-15 Thread Tony Lanoue
I've 2 in 5 years. _ From: cmlhope@googlegroups.com [mailto:cmlh...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ANGELYN ESDERS Sent: September-15-10 8:00 PM To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS I've been on 300 mg Gleevec since Jan. 2001 and have never yet

Re: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS

2010-09-15 Thread ANGELYN ESDERS
I've been on  300 mg Gleevec since Jan. 2001 and have never yet had an eye bleed. < Angie in Canada -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. T

Re: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS

2010-09-15 Thread DAWN RODEGHIER
veral days to dissipate, others they are gone the next day!    I wish you well!   Jim Rodeghier  --- On Wed, 9/15/10, Sandy Byrd wrote: From: Sandy Byrd Subject: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS To: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 1:19 PM Dear Warrior

Re: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS

2010-09-15 Thread Bkbarney
HI Sandy, I have had two eye bleeds while on Gleevec and one on Tasigna. I am grateful they are not too badI did go to the eye doc and she reassured me that no damage was donegood luck to you..Beth -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ---

Re: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS

2010-09-15 Thread C.M. Houtz
fortunate. You all take care...Millie - Original Message - From: Virginia Garner To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS I have had eye bleeds for years. For me they seem to come in clusters. One time

Re: [CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS

2010-09-15 Thread Virginia Garner
m to be any rhyme or reason to it. My ophthalmologist says not to worry. I've had some really good deep solid red ones that elicit lots of sympathy from lots of people! -Original Message- From: Sandy Byrd To: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 11:19 am Subj

[CMLHope] EYE BLEEDS

2010-09-15 Thread Sandy Byrd
Dear Warriors I am having more frequent eye bleeds now, and would like to know how many of you have had this side effect and how often you have them.  I am on 400 mg Gleevec a day and have been in remission October, 2009. Thank you in advance for any info you can give me. Take care, ya'll, S

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2009-12-25 Thread TEDBDD
I take mine with lots of water with food. Have had no problems. All the best on your journey. My bothersome side effect is Peripheral Neuropathy. So far it hasn't affected my balance and it is not painful...so we will hope for the best. Here is to a great new year for all of us on this

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2009-12-25 Thread icandoallttc
Yes Sprycell is much easier than the other drugs to take, but I still take it with food although you don't have to, and my doctor told me it is a lot different than the other cml drugs.Good luck and let us know how you are doing. Jeanie<3 In a message dated 12/13/2009 12:35:22 P.M. Pacifi

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2009-12-13 Thread maggy...@bellsouth.net
Spyrecel easy to take with or without food?  that's a huge plus.  I couldn't seem to eat enough befoer taking Gleevac, horrible nausea.    --- On Sat, 12/12/09, icandoall...@aol.com wrote: From: icandoall...@aol.com Subject: Re: [Possible Spam][CMLHope] Eye bleeds T

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2009-12-12 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Good luck on your journey into the world of Sprycell-it has a lot less side effects than Gleevec, at least for me it does. it's easy to take-with our without food. Let us know how you feel on it-I do have headaches and nasal problems. Blessings, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 12/10/2009 11:0

Re: [CMLHope] Eye bleeds and no gleevec

2009-12-11 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Hi Susan, I go to Moffitt also-see Dr Balducci-I really like him. I am on 100 mgs of Sprycell and my blood is already back to normal. Good luck, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 12/10/2009 2:23:32 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rszim0...@aol.com writes: For Tony, yes my counts are slowly rising, ha

[CMLHope] Eye bleeds and no gleevec

2009-12-10 Thread rszim0702
For Tony, yes my counts are slowly rising, have about 40% leukemic cells in my blood now but still in cytogenetic remission. I try to go as natural as possible with eating and supplements and also have a biofeedback machine called a SCIO machine which treats me weekly for leukemia. I think that

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2009-12-10 Thread maggy...@bellsouth.net
remission. --- On Wed, 12/9/09, Tony Lanoue wrote: From: Tony Lanoue Subject: RE: [Possible Spam][CMLHope] Eye bleeds To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 10:39 PM 2 1/2 years on nothing are your counts stable or are they slowly rising, because maybe the Gleevec di

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2009-12-09 Thread Tony Lanoue
: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Subject: [Possible Spam][CMLHope] Eye bleeds Thanks for the post, Maggie May regarding eye bleeds. I had 2 1/2 yrs on gleevec after diagnosis on Feb 14, 2005. Then a brain bleed with many eye bleeds beforehand caused me to stop. I have been on nothing for 2 1/2 more years

[CMLHope] Eye bleeds

2009-12-09 Thread rszim0702
Thanks for the post, Maggie May regarding eye bleeds. I had 2 1/2 yrs on gleevec after diagnosis on Feb 14, 2005. Then a brain bleed with many eye bleeds beforehand caused me to stop. I have been on nothing for 2 1/2 more years, still in cytogenetic remission, but soon will have to go back to

[CMLHope] Eye bleeds

2009-06-08 Thread rszim0702
Dear Gay, Thank you for the tip on bilberry extractI will get on it right away! Susan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed

[CMLHope] eye bleeds

2009-06-06 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Yes, eyebleeds caused by Gleevec, listed as one of the side effects. Not serious but very scary. Blessings Jeanie<3 In a message dated 6/5/2009 7:36:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sheila.a.wat...@gmail.com writes: Hi Susie Q, Interesting we go by the same here...:) :) Yes to the eye

[CMLHope] eye bleeds

2009-06-04 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Hi Susie Q, yes I've had the eyebleeds. Actually just one but it scared me. It cleared up right away and didn't hurt at all. Do you mean your platelets are high. Blessings, Jeanie<3 There is Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa and Orlando has a cancer center also. Good luck, In a message dated 6/

[CMLHope] Eye Bleeds

2006-03-20 Thread Penny
Hello everyone, I am having a terrible time with eyebleeds. The white of my right eye is covered in blood. It looks frightening and is very embarrassing! Is anyone else having this problem? I am on 200 mg of Gleevec and doing very well:) My best to everyone. Penny --~--~-~--~~--