[CMLHope] Re: Concern

2009-07-25 Thread Sandra Wells
Dear Millie, I have been out-of-pocket this week taking care of a friend who had some heart procedures done. Please tell me what is wrong with Jeanie. I am putting her on my prayer list immediately. Please let me know. Sandy From: C.M. Houtz

[CMLHope] LOW ENERGY

2009-07-25 Thread Sandra Wells
Dear CML Warriors I have been on Gleevec almost six months now. Of the 34 side effects that I know of, I have had 31. Most only lasted a couple of weeks and haven't been that bad. I have even conquered the diarrhea and muscle spasms which were the most debilitating with the help of diet

[CMLHope] Re: Concern

2009-07-25 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi Sandy, The Tasigna stopped working for Jeanie and they put her on Hydroxeria (sp) along with the Tasigna, and her blood test numbers were still rising. The doctor put her back on Gleevec (800 mg) and that was the last I heard from her. I'm so concerned about her and how she's doing.

[CMLHope] Re: LOW ENERGY

2009-07-25 Thread C.M. Houtz
Hi SandyI never did get over the side effects that I had on Gleevec. Most Onc. don't believe the possible side effectsor so I've found. I had diarrhea really bad on the Gleevec and found that different foods triggered that, so with staying away from the foods and being on meds for it,

[CMLHope] Re: LOW ENERGY

2009-07-25 Thread Suzieq
Sandy: You might mention the shortness of breath to you doctor and be checked for fluid collecting around certain vital organs.many of us on Gleevec have ran into a problem with fluid retention.also other heart problems as well might be causing the shortness of breath. Definitely

[CMLHope] Washington's Health Care Plan

2009-07-25 Thread Suzieq
I am just wondering if any of you are as worried over this new plan as I am becoming each day that I hear more and more coming out..and what it is going to do to those of us with Chronic Diseases that depend upon expensive tests and drugs to live? God Bless, Suzieq

[CMLHope] Re: Washington's Health Care Plan

2009-07-25 Thread Gay Bratton
It's not looking good for us. I suggest that you write your senators and representative every day to let them know your concerns. I don't know what else we can do, but everyone better wake us fast. Gay On Jul 25, 2009, at 3:01 PM, Suzieq wrote: I am just wondering if any of you are as

[CMLHope] Re: Washington's Health Care Plan

2009-07-25 Thread maggy...@bellsouth.net
The blue dog democrats aren't liking Obama-care much. There won't be a vote until September after their summer break. Plus Obama's poll numbers are declining. And there is an election coming up. He did a poor job selling this humongous program on national teevee the other night, too. All