[CMLHope] Re: Reactions...

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 18:38:48 -0700

Be careful mixing acidic fruits and Gleevec....that really does a number on my stomach.

From:  "Chrissy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To:  [email protected]
To:  "CMLHope" <[email protected]>
Subject:  [CMLHope] Re: Reactions...
Date:  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 16:10:26 -0700
>
>Thank you Allyson!  I remember you writing me in the past stating you
>did well with 800mg.  I am so happy for you!  I, like you, tend to take
>my pill between late morning and lunch and then another at supper.  I
>have 400mg tablets, so I take one in the 'morning' and one at 'night.'
>I feel much better than I did awhile ago...just thinking about this
>time last year makes me cringe (I was in a lot of pain, especially in
>my legs, and having trouble sleeping and eating).  I've been feeling
>really good for about 6 months, and of course I'm hoping that means I
>am having a good response to Gleevec and that the disease is heading
>towards remission.  I had an appointment in June and was told the
>molecular study that was done showed "excellent evolution" in regards
>to my cytogenetic response.  Now I have an appointment coming up and
>I'm hoping that because I'm feeling good, I will be told I am doing
>good.  I would definitely say I live a 'normal life' too, besides the
>occasional nausea from taking the pill.  I should, however, start
>eating a better diet.  Unlike the response some people have had of
>gaining weight, I lost a great deal of weight, and got into some bad
>eating habits trying to put weight back on.  Now I am a good size for
>me, but not as focused as I was pre-CML on a really healthy diet with
>lots of fresh fruit and veggies.  I do try, but I don't like cooking
>much, either!  Oh, well, anyhoo, that's about it for me...thank you so
>much for responding, I am glad to hear about your excellent response to
>Gleevec.
>
>Best wishes to you!
>Chrissy
>
>
>
--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
[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 this group, send email to [email protected]
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

Reply via email to