[CMLHope] Acid Reflux

2012-11-06 Thread Marcie Goodman
Has anyone on Gleevec experienced acid reflux as a side effect? I've been on Gleevec over 3 1/2 years but this new phenomenon started in the last two weeks and I don't know what else to attribute it to. If anyone has this, can you share what, if anything, you take. Also, does it go away like

Re: [CMLHope] Acid Reflux

2012-11-06 Thread ANGELYN ESDERS
I cannot remember NOT having acid reflux. My Dr. prescribed Pantoprazole and one pill a day takes care of the acid reflux. In all fairness, I cannot attribute it to Gleevec. Stress plays an important role, as well as food choices Æ in Canada What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny

Re: [CMLHope] Acid Reflux

2012-11-06 Thread patrickemailguard-goog
Marcie, Mercifully I'm not on Gleevec anymore but it would an understatement to call what I got from time-to-time acid reflux. For me it was mostly what I ate. Many CML'ers have identified tomatoes as a big no-no with Gleevec. I also found I couldn't eat, take Gleevec and immediately lie

[CMLHope] Re: insurance

2012-11-06 Thread Richard H
I use Humana PPO and Medicare. The Social Security.(using the smallest per cent) cost of living increase will cover the increases in my Health Care. I received information from S.S., Humana, and Medicare about the 1st of October. Please remenber the any decision to change insurance coverage

[CMLHope] Re: Acid Reflux

2012-11-06 Thread Richard H
My acid reflux was diagnosised as Barett's Esophagus and I take Omeprazole. I had high stress and anxity for years before I was diagnosed. The Cml only increased my stress levels. I am sure that Gleevec had a part because of drug combination increasing toxic levels in my system. Richard