Re: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist

2014-02-10 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
ologist about whatever you decide and get his opinion. Some people can handle the vacation and others can't. I'll write to you later. Hugs, Millie - Original Message - From: icandoall...@aol.com To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:54:53 -0500 (EST) Subj

Re: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist

2014-02-10 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
rnToBallroomDanceOnline.com_ (mailto:ballroom...@gmail.com) To: _cmlhope@googlegroups.com_ (mailto:cmlhope@googlegroups.com) Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 6:41 PM Subject: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist Hi Jeannie, Yup. I am still on the Sprycel "pain" train, too! I actually

Re: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist

2014-02-09 Thread LearnToBallroomDanceOnline.com
e the side effects some how. You take care and keep on dancing, my > friend. Hugs and 18's , Millie > > - Original Message - > *From:* LearnToBallroomDanceOnline.com > *To:* cmlhope@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Thursday, January 30, 2014 6:41 PM > *Subject:* [CMLHope]

Re: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist

2014-02-09 Thread houtz
cation and others can't. I'll write to you later. Hugs, Millie - Original Message - From: icandoall...@aol.com To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:54:53 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist Hi Michele, I am still in a lot of side pain.

Re: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist

2014-02-09 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Hi Michele, I am still in a lot of side pain. I had the cat scan done and the doctor never discussed anything that could be causing my pain. My liver, spleen, and etc. were ok. I'm thinking of taking a Sprycel vacation just to see if the pain will go away. Take care and let us know what hap

Re: [CMLHope] Pain and Sprycel

2014-02-05 Thread LearnToBallroomDanceOnline.com
Hi Peg, Thank you so much for this message! I would love to repost it on my blog, if that is alright with you. I have been swimming in your pool! I am sticking with a lower dose of Sprycel through one more PCR and then may consider a switch to Tasigna as well, I am a bit reluctant to switch no as I

Re: [CMLHope] Pain and Sprycel

2014-02-04 Thread Peter
Thanks, Peg. You hit the nail on the head! Things aren't any better up here in Canada. Doctors show very little interest in side effects.They prefer to boast with the great survival rates these drugs produce. I wonder what the REAL survival rates are, once you factor in deaths due to these side

Re: [CMLHope] Pain and Sprycel

2014-02-04 Thread peg
Hi Marty, You went through this not only in the dark ages of CML treatment, but even the dark ages of bone marrow transplant. You are a survivor in every sense of the word, and we all owe you our gratitude for paving the way. I absolutely agree that when considering quality of life we all mus

Re: [CMLHope] Pain and Sprycel

2014-02-04 Thread Marty Gartenberg
Hi Peg, Truer words were never said. Yes, we are all different and what effects someone may not effect someone else, or visa versa... Anyway, just so you know, I have never been on any TKI's because there were none around when I was diagnosed with CML in 1988, there were only two options, one was

[CMLHope] Pain and Sprycel

2014-02-04 Thread peg
Hi Guys, Just wanted to add my two cents regarding this topic. Was on Sprycel for three years, every time I took a dose, at exactly two hours later, it was like I stuck my finger in a light socket! Muscle spasms, bone pain, muscle pain...it actually would put me in bed for about 20 hours befo

Re: [CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist

2014-01-30 Thread C.M. Houtz
, and there are no options except to take the meds. and hope that we survive the side effects some how. You take care and keep on dancing, my friend. Hugs and 18's , Millie - Original Message - From: LearnToBallroomDanceOnline.com To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-30 Thread bkbarney
Millie, good luck with the blood work..Hope it went really well!!! Thinking of you Beth -Original Message- From: Marty Gartenberg To: cmlhope Sent: Thu, Jan 30, 2014 7:21 am Subject: Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie Dear Millie, I hope your blood work goes well. You know

[CMLHope] Pain, MRI and Neurologist

2014-01-30 Thread LearnToBallroomDanceOnline.com
Hi Jeannie, Yup. I am still on the Sprycel "pain" train, too! I actually was sent for MRI's and to see a neurologist; if interested, here is the beginning of the blog post; of course, as I figured, there really isn't anything wrong with me...lol http://www.leukemiasurvivor.co/2014/01/musculoskelet

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-30 Thread Marty Gartenberg
at I'm hearing. I'll > just stay in the house. > > Hugs and 18's > Millie > > - Original Message - > *From:* Marty Gartenberg > *To:* cmlhope@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Thursday, January 30, 2014 8:21 AM > *Subject:* Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger M

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-30 Thread C.M. Houtz
ida. We're going to have more bad weather next week from what I'm hearing. I'll just stay in the house. Hugs and 18's Millie - Original Message - From: Marty Gartenberg To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2014 8:21 AM Subject: R

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-30 Thread Marty Gartenberg
> > Millie > > - Original Message - > From: Marty Gartenberg > To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com > Sent: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:47:38 -0500 (EST) > Subject: Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie > > Hi Millie, > > Here is a little present for you. > > 18's

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-30 Thread Marty Gartenberg
7;s cold enough for me. I must go out >>> tomorrow and get blood work done. I hate the thoughts, but it's suppose to >>> be a little warmer, so maybe it won't be so bad. >>> >>> Hugs...Millie >>> >>> - Original Message -

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-30 Thread houtz
iendship with you or the others for anything. Lots of hugs, and 18's, Millie - Original Message - From: Marty Gartenberg To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:47:38 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie Hi Millie, Here is a little present f

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-29 Thread Marty Gartenberg
ne. I hate the thoughts, but it's suppose to > be a little warmer, so maybe it won't be so bad. > > Hugs...Millie > > - Original Message - > *From:* Joyce Mesnarich > *To:* cmlhope@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, January 29, 2014 1:29 AM > *Subject:

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-29 Thread perk
There are so many that experience > terrible side effects, so some of us are lucky. I just take one day at a > time, and pray that it will work out. > > You take care. I think you have a difficult job taking care of him. Not > knowing what to do is difficult. I know what t

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-29 Thread C.M. Houtz
go out tomorrow and get blood work done. I hate the thoughts, but it's suppose to be a little warmer, so maybe it won't be so bad. Hugs...Millie - Original Message - From: Joyce Mesnarich To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 1:29 AM Subje

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-28 Thread Joyce Mesnarich
t. I know what to do, I'm just not doing it. > Hugs, > Millie > - Original Message - > From: Joyce Mesnarich > To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com > Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 4:57 PM > Subject: Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie > > Jeanie, > Hunger!!!

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-26 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Hi Joyce and good to hear from you. I'm glad that we can blame that hunger on Sprycel. I just couldn't figure it out. I too have those same colon problems and my right side under my ribs is very painful. They are trying to find out what the problem is but so far no luck. It could have

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-25 Thread C.M. Houtz
taking care of him. Not knowing what to do is difficult. I know what to do, I'm just not doing it. Hugs, Millie - Original Message - From: Joyce Mesnarich To: cmlhope@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

Re: [CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-25 Thread Joyce Mesnarich
Jeanie, Hunger!!! My hubby, who is the CML patient, is constantly hungry and we think it is the Sprycel. When he was on Gleevec he was not hungry. Now 2 hours after he eats he is ready for more. He has gained weight which in his case is NOT good. He also has colon problems.constipation

[CMLHope] pain and hunger Millie

2014-01-25 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Hi Millie, Stay warm. Here in sunny FL we have had the heat on for days. It usually warms up during the day but lately the cold has set in. Oh well, we will soon be complaining it's too hot hehe. My pain has also been bad, but other than having more test, I don't see how to fix it. The t

[CMLHope] Pain from BMB and BMA

2008-09-16 Thread Laquita
Regarding pain following BMB or BMA. I have always had the same doctor to do all of mine. I haven't experienced severe pain during or following the procedure. I feel most fortunate in this regard. However, every time I have a procedure scheduled I feel apprehension. I think that this will be t

[CMLHope] PAIN

2008-03-21 Thread educatorsusan
I believe in my gut that the pain is real. Since I am one of the lucky ones to have had most of the side effects of Gleevec, I think that I am pretty good at diagnosing. The problem is is that none of us are willing to go off Gleevec to tell you definitely that Gleevec is the culprit or not. Fo

[CMLHope] Pain medications while taking Gleevec

2007-12-07 Thread LadyRX
Hi everyone! I have posted on here a few times before and have received replies that were very helpful. I have another question. According to what I have read, one is not permitted to take Tylenol ( acetaminophen) while taking Gleevec. Does anyone know what pain medications are allowed

[CMLHope] pain killers

2007-06-18 Thread Tony Lanoue
Hi everyone I always here we are not supposed to use Tylenol , what can we safely take for pain? ThanksTony. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message becaus

[CMLHope] Pain in my leg :)

2007-01-20 Thread Penny
Hi, I was diagnosed almost 4 years ago..had a few side effects...nothing to really complain about. The last 3 months I have been plagued by sudden stabbing pains in the ankle and shinbone area...it stops as suddenly as it starts. The pain has me rolling around on the floor in tears till it

[CMLHope] pain associated with gleevec

2006-08-18 Thread lisa
I was diagnosed with CML 4 1/2 yrs ago. I was Interferon for 12mths & started getting pain off & on which ended up so bad I was approved for Gleevec. My pain improved for a while then it started to get worse & worse. I ended up on morpheine & I still couldn't control the pain. My doctor has taken

[CMLHope] Pain Medicine

2006-07-21 Thread tony
Hello everyone, I have been using hydrocodone which is generic for vicodin, and the label says apap 5mg/500mg tabs. I take two at a time usually twice a day and I am interested to know if any of you know if this is safe or if I should try to find another pain reliever. Bless you all, Tony --~