Okay, I have a silly question. Every once in awhile I wake up with my right
or left eye in the corner all blood shot. It looks terrible and like I've
been in a fight. It does not hurt or itch and usually goes away in a few
days. Is this what you are calling  eye bleeds?

Thanks

On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 7:58 AM, Susan Zimmerman <[email protected]> wrote:

> I was on gleevec and had numerous eye bleeds until I actually did have a
> brain bleed.  This is nothing to sneeze at.  I was then removed from gleevec
> and have been off it for 4 years.  One year ago I had another stroke much
> worse, and am thankful to be here.  Going against doc's orders to try
> sprycel until I am out of cellular remission.  I pray that never happens.
>  Thankful for every day.  Take these eye bleeds seriously!  Discuss these
> two posts regarding brain bleeds with your doctors.
> Blessings,
> Susan
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
> To: cmlhope <[email protected]>
> Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 3:41 am
> Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds
>
>  I was on Gleevac when one day I woke up with bilateral eye bleeds.   I
> was immediately removed from the Gleevac.   If Gleevac can make your eyes
> bleed it's potentially possible for it to make your brain bleeed - and to
> cause a stroke.   I've not been on any medication for CML for over 1.5 years
> now.   This week I may be restarted on a lower dose of Gleevac per my
> hematologist.  We will see.
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* judy <[email protected]>
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Cc:* [email protected]
> *Sent:* Sun, May 8, 2011 11:34:39 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds
>
>  Hello Marcie  they scared me also but I'we had about 6 or 8 or them and
> they go right away  no need to worry  some are bigger than others but I
> don't think their a big deal except all the red.  Take care JUDY
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* Marcie <[email protected]>
> *To:* [email protected]
> *Sent:* Mon, May 9, 2011 12:38:35 AM
> *Subject:* [CMLHope] Eye Bleeds
>
> I've been on Gleevec since March '09, should let Zavie know that I can be
> his newest member of the zero club. But tonight I got an eye bleed. Doesn't
> hurt but looks awful. Anyone have any info on what to expect?
>
> Thanks, dear friends. Even my wonderful doctor says every now and then "go
> check with your group".
>
> Marcie in Baltimore
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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