[CMLHope] Re: Neuropathy in the feet

2006-05-13 Thread mburwen
Many Gleevec patients have pains in legs or feet. I get foot pain, also at night. Taking quinine will generally alleviate the problem (a few ounces of Schweppes will do the trick). Since my 68-year old bladder isn't real happy about my consuming liquids in the evening, I don't do that often. I

[CMLHope] Re: Neuropathy in the feet

2006-05-13 Thread donnac1948
Yes, Jim has neuropathy. His started shortly after starting Interferon. He has tried so many different meds to try to help this, but unfortunately nothing helps much. So I can't tell you this is a side effect of gleevec - maybe part of CML. Jim has injections in his back and sometimes that rel