Hi Beth... The worst side effects I had on Gleevec were constant diarrhea and that wasn't any fun. It seemed to help to avoid certain foods, but was always a problem. On Tasigna, I have the opposite problem, but much easier to control. I have arthritis and I believe that some of the bone and muscle pain I have comes from being on these drugs, but not much I can do about that either. I wish I could help you, my friend. I know that you are having problems. My liver enzymes are elevated some, but still okay, and my sugar was only 57 this morning, so I'm wondering about that too. I am going to ask my doctor about that when I see her at the end of the month. I know it can affect my liver and want to see if injecting myself, rather then the pill form, would help that. I never had problems until I went on Tasigna, but have to try to deal with them. I don't think that the doctors are aware of all of the side effects that this drug brings. If I find out anything that will help, I'll let you know. Try to stay positive, Beth, and I pray things get better for you. Take care, and write anytime. You can always use my e-mail address [email protected] I know that we all need someone to talk to.
Many hugs, Millie ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 12:37 AM Subject: Re: [CMLHope] HI I am a new member... Dear Millie, Having a bad day, thought I would reach out to you. Worried about side effects that are getting worse...liver enzymes 4xnormal, sugars very high....wonder what kinds of side effects from Gleevec you endured before switching to Tasigna...the swelling was what brought me off of Gleevec as well....but in a much shorter time....2.5 months.I have beren on Tasigna for the past 8-9 weeks.....so hopefull,y still adjusting and things will get better.... Take care. Beth -- [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 -- [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
