Re: [CMLHope] Re: Sudden problem after twenty years.

2018-07-11 Thread 'Jeanie' via CMLHope
Hi Richard and all I take Ponatinib and one of the main side effects is stroke and blood clots along with many more. I knew this going in and since I was in blast I knew I had to do something. My onc advised an aspirin daily which I take. So far it is all working. Blood counts are good however

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Sudden problem after twenty years.

2018-07-11 Thread Marty Gartenberg
Richard and all, just like Jeanie wrote. do you know what a THS level is all about? Let me post an article: Below I I I Richard has your oncologist mentioned that you should be on a blood thinning medication? Even 81mg baby aspirin? So why are you worried about a stroke w

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Sudden problem after twenty years.

2018-07-11 Thread 'Jeanie' via CMLHope
Hi Marty You are so right. I admire you so much for fighting bravely every hardship that life has handed you. I feel privileged to have met you and have learned so much from you. This thyroid problem is just another battle to go through. Thanks for everything. Love Jeanie My Motto: Faith and

Re: [CMLHope] Re: Sudden problem after twenty years.

2018-07-11 Thread Richard H
Thanks Marty. Yes you are correct. My ONC, My second Neurologist, and my Heart Specialist are aware of this. I am on reduced Gleevec, Neurologist is totally involved and if/when the counts become higher he will make his recommendation, and Heart specialist has me on the latest . anti-coloniz