Yes, Gleevec absolutely does cause acid reflux for many of us. Besides taking Rx Prevacid or Nexium on an empty stomach in the morning, I found that I also had to take the Gleevec in split doses...half in the a.m. and half in the p.m. and always immediately after a meal. I also avoided any acid foods such as tomatoes, soft drinks or coffee before taking Gleevec, saving my coffee drinking for the lunch hour after my esophagus healed, which took several months. I've had no great problem of that sort since then. Do let us all know what your gastroenterologist says, how he goes about treating the problem, and how that particular treatment works. The more information we all have, the better off we all are. We all hope you get a handle on this problem very quickly. Vivi
On Aug 5, 9:38 am, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wanted to ask the group if any of you experience severe acid reflux > from the Gleevec? I have had it occassionally and mildly before the > Gleevec but the past 2 months, I have had it constantly. I take Nexium > one a day but it does not even phase it now. It is getting unbearable. > It burns from my tongue, down my throat, esphogaus, stomach and even > rectum and so bad when I go to the bathroom. I guess I will go to the > doctor and be seeing a gastro doc but wanted to know if this is a > possibility of the Gleevec. Any answers or advice would be greatly > appreciated. > Love, Peace, Hope & Prayers, Pat --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ [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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
