Thanks, I will check out out. I see my Onc. Next week On Mar 19, 2014 4:19 AM, "houtz" <[email protected]> wrote:
> My Oncologist wouldn't let me take them on Gleevec either. Perhaps he's > being to cautious. who knows? My family doctor prescribed them and I just > wouldn't take them. When I was diagnosed with liver disease, they pulled > everything like that off of me as it can affect your liver. I'm not sure > what is safe and what isn't. Like I said, I'd run it past my Oncologist > and see what they say. I just don't take anything that could cause > possible problems now. The doctors really don't research these things, so > the only ones that can find out are the Oncologists. That's the way I > feel anyway. Yes, these things (antacid meds) do work. I just won't > chance any of it since I have so many issues that I deal with. > > Hugs, > Millie > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Tracie Camlin <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:55:00 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Anniversary 13 > > Millie, > > Is it ok to take antacids while on Gleevec? Early on my oncologist > prescribed them to me. I've heard some info from reading everyone's emails > and was unsure about the interaction with Gleevec. Hope you are feeling > better! > Thanks > Tracie > On Mar 18, 2014 9:35 PM, "C.M. Houtz" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Please check with your Oncologist as I was told not to use any ant-acid > > things while on Tasigna. Maybe they don't all tell their patients that, > > but I'd certainly run it by your doctor first. Jeanie mentioned baking > > soda, but don't know whether or not it would be included. I know from > > experience that it works, but tastes horrible. I used it a lot when I > was > > pregnant ,many years ago, for heart burn. You just mix it with warm > water > > and drink it down. I think I used a teaspoon of the soda. I hope that > you > > are doing well, other then that. I've had a lot of indigestion lately > and > > felt like I was going to have a heart attack. My nurse told me that I > > should watch what I'm eating and not to eat spicy things or things with a > > lot of acid in them. That's no fun at all. :>) I'm on home care once > > again as my right arm isn't working to well, and so I need the therapist > to > > help me get it to where it will work. It's the Arthritis causing it, but > > want to be able to use it, so I'm trying everything to make it happen. I > > had two therapists, but had to get rid of one this week. She wasn't > > helping and, in fact, she was hurting the situation more as she kept > making > > me force my arm to move with the pain etc. etc. The gal I have now, was > > just working on my legs and she took over the arms too. She told me to > do > > as much as I'm able but not to do it when the pain is bad. She works on > me > > every couple of days and I really do like her. I have a nurse that comes > > in, and an aid to help me shower. Right now, I need that help, but am > > working towards not having to have it. > > > > You take care and it's nice seeing you on the site. Miss you when you > > aren't on for a while. I know you have a busy life, but just let us know > > how you're doing when you can. > > > > Hugs, and 18's, > > > > Millie > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > *From:* [email protected] > > *To:* [email protected] > > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 18, 2014 10:54 AM > > *Subject:* Re: [CMLHope] Anniversary 13 > > > > Does any one have something that works for acid reflux? I have it for a > > while but it is getting much worse. Thanks very much and God bless each > > and everyone of you. > > > > Marcie > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Richard H <[email protected]> > > To: cmlhope <[email protected]> > > Sent: Wed, Mar 12, 2014 12:16 am > > Subject: [CMLHope] Anniversary 13 > > > > I have passed my 13th year with CML. Monday I will meet with my ONC > > for the results on my blood tests. My CBC was eactly where it should be > so > > I am praying for good results. About a month ago I noticed a spring in > my > > steps to coffee club and increased energy. I will report the findings > after > > I get them. > > > > I am praying for all, and so glad Marty is feeling better and able to > join > > on line. > > > > Richard H. > > -- > > -- > > [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 > > --- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "CMLHope" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > > email to [email protected]. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > > -- > > [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 > > --- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "CMLHope" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > > email to [email protected]. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > > -- > > [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 > > --- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "CMLHope" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > > email to [email protected]. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > -- > [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 > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "CMLHope" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > -- > [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 > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "CMLHope" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- -- [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com ------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. 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