[CMLHope] Re: Would like more info about taking Calcium while on Gleevec

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 04:14:34 -0800

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On 3/25/06, sheila watson <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:

Hello everyone:
I'm new to this group and am grateful for all the information I'm learning.
I have been on 400mg. of Gleevec since February 2004. It's done it's job and
continues to keep me in remission.  Am scheduled for next bmb in July. I am
interested in more information about taking calcium or drinking a glass of
milk while on Gleevec as I just began taking a supplement twice a day after
going off Hormone Replacement Therapy two weeks ago.  I split my Gleevec to
200mg. twice daily, so I need to know for sure about taking the calcium
supplements in between.  I certainly do not want rock the boat now since my
blood counts are beginning to look really good except for a slight case of
anemia.

Also, for those of you who are experiencing the bone pain & joint pain as a
side affect of the Gleevec,  I was put on 500mg of Glucosomene/Condroitin 3x
a day about ten weeks ago and it has kicked in and the bone/joint pain is
virtually gone!  I get the Spring Valley Double Strength at Wal-mart (large
bottle of 120 @ $29).  It takes about 7 to 9 weeks to actually start taking
affect, so be patient.  Now if someone can just tell me how to help the
chronic fatigue,  that would be most helpful! :<)

Thank you very much,

Suzieq
dx CML 1/2004
Started Gleevec 400mg. 2/2004
Total Remission 4/2004

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