Hi Lenda, I have had the red face for a long time now--I had it on Gleevec and Tasigna-I also have hot spells when I feel so hot I throw all the covers off. Do you take a water pill--I take lasix when if feel I'm getting to much water on my system. I also have a problem with feeling my heart pounding in my chest and it keeps me awake at night. I think the best drink might be a martini made with gin- shaken with no vermouth. If the drink hurts you don't have it--we have given up a lot for our health. Blessings, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 11/3/2009 12:26:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
, I have also found that I have problems with drinking...Sprycel has had quite an effect on my blood pressure and when I have just one drink or even half a drink, my face, neck and ears turn bright red and my head hurts, I get dizzy and nauseous. It also happens with caffeine and pain meds with codeine! (boy do I miss my Starbucks!) I have also gained a lot of fluid weight with Sprycel which explains some of the blood pressure issues, but not the spikes. I see my primary doc tomorrow, so maybe she can come up with another blood pressure med or send me to a heart doctor. Anyway, I totally understand wanting to feel "normal" and just go out and have some fun. Maybe you could try a fruity drink or one with milk. It might not be a gassy! You're right, it's all about trial and error!! Lenda --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ [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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
