[CMLHope] Eye film - Cathy

Hi Cathy...My eye doctor says that eye lashes often build up a unique oil at the base of the lashes which can cause a film on the eye. He suggested washing eyes, especially the lashes, every morning using a warm wash cloth. I have found this to be very helpful. Good luck.

[CMLHope] Any one had surgery taking Gleevec

Hello to everyone, I am writing concerning my husband he has had foot surgery even though it has only been two weeks he seemsto be very sensitive to the pain. He is no longer on pain medication because it was causing stomach problems. Has anyone had surgery while taking Gleevec and have

[CMLHope] Re: Eye film - Cathy

Hi Kathy and Betsy, I suffered for many years since my cml dx in 1999 with filmy eyes. We moved and my opthomologist suggested starting each day with a warm/hot compress on my eyes and then washing my eyelashes with a q-tip dipped in baby shampoo and water. This has really helped and I can see

[CMLHope] Chills

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not crazy after all like my husband kept telling me when I complained of the deep chill all the way to the bone feelings I kept having it would be over 90 degrees outside. Marcia, I am beginning with the hotflashes so this ought to be a fun summer. :) I also

[CMLHope] blood pressure

Hi everyone,I have a question about blood pressure and gleevec.Randy was on 400mg and has been raised to 600mg five weeks ago.When he went to the Dr.this week his BP was 168/84.It has not been running high till now.Has Gleevec effected anyone Else's BP?Maybe he is just stressed out.Thanks,Sandy

[CMLHope] Re: Any one had surgery taking Gleevec

Hello Wife Kay,On Dec. 13, 2005, I had prostate surgery, removal to be exact, after being on Gleevec for nearly three years. The problem I had was because of a severly supressed platalet count for reasons other than Gleevec. I had a lot of bleeding and required seven units of whole blood. Since

[CMLHope] Re: Any one had surgery taking Gleevec

Hello I had knee surgery and hernia surgery and the only problem I had was my potassium went way down and I had an extra 3 days in the hospital.. Havwe problems withit anyway all along but in the hospital I had to drink it, take 14 pills a day and an IV. Otherwise all went well. JUDY dx99 Now I

[CMLHope] Re: blood pressure

Thanks all for the info in my double vision problem. Sandy, I have been taking blood pressure pills for 10 years, but after being on Glivec, my blood pressure is down to lower end of normal. Also, with regard to the chills, I would welcome them at the=is point - I have the opposite - I get