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Avatar m tn Hi, I don't know the answer -- but since both CML and Gleevec toxicity produce anemia because of marrow suppression, maybe it's not possible to tell the difference. E.g., both would show a low reticulocyte count. This full text paper on anemia from Gleevec https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ajh.23879 shows that other signs such as red blood cell size can vary, so that doesn't seem to help. Sorry.
Avatar n tn I have been on Gleevec since Oct. of 2000. I was in one of the original clinical trials for it, and I am still on it to this day. I am doing very well with it, and you can ask me any questions you might have.
Avatar f tn html#s-34084-4 From that document, hyponatremia seems to occur in less than 1% of patients on Gleevec. It also might possibly be from the blood disorder itself. Are the doctors at the A&E or the GP's surgery saying it's not related? That would be odd. Here is a 2010 paper: https://www.nature.
Avatar f tn so i will know about this tonight when someone calls me about his appointment today, i believe he is starting a drug called Gleevec today also, i guess dr has some samples in his office but told him this drug cost 2,000 a month...he has no insurance.. well he lives in northern ca, and im out here in fl...
Avatar n tn Is it possible that after taking gleevec for only two weeks WBC droped from 36.7 to 7? All other blood counts are also came back to normal range. Could doctor make mistake in diagnosis of CML? Maybe I should get seg second opinion?
Avatar n tn I was diagnosed with CML and given Gleevec 400 ml. After taking gleevec for 2 weeks doctor took additional blood test. My WBC dropped from 36.5 to 7.1 and all other blood counts came down to normal range. I'm wondering if gleevec could give such fast hematological response or I was possibly misdiagnosed originally. I don't and didn't have any symptoms, my spleen and liver weren't enlarged, no enlarged lymph. Should I get second opinion asap? Please, help me.
Avatar n tn Myelosuppression with neutropenia (decrease in neutrophils) and thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelet count) can be a side effect of treatment. Usually, discontinuation of drug intake is advised until the blood counts increase. You should have your white blood cell count repeated after 1-2 weeks and see if it already improves. You should report to your doctor if you experience any symptoms like fever.
Avatar m tn http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/61 or the expert forum at: http://www.medhelp.
Avatar f tn At my last consult my metabolic stats had risen,hence blood tests to determine if the gleevec is no longer working.I am still in firstphase and wonder what my options are if the gleevec is no longer an option.Amin pretty good form,just very tired and a lot of bone pain.
Avatar m tn I have CML and was treated with Gleevec for 4 years and achieved remission. I have for the past several months been experiencing sudden onset of weakness which last for hours, to days. My blood pressure which has remained under control for several years with atenolol has been running 145/105 and higher for the past three to four months. I have a feeling of fullness in my stomach, and I have sporatic episodes of mild coughing, this occurs maybe once a week.
Avatar n tn You might find he starts to be able to tolerate the pill. Gleevec is first choice for treating CML, and if he is doing good in every other way then encourage him that he is doing great. I hope this helps you. I would be glad to help you with any other questions.
Avatar f tn i was diagnosed with cml in march of 2009 and was also taking 150mg of elavil at bedtime to control migraines for like 10 years. then this past dec. a heart test showed i had prolonged qt of the heart so i was stopped 'cold turkey' by a dr and its been down hill ever since. i have had the shakes, loss of appetite and constant nausea. i wake up evey morning shaky really bad.
Avatar n tn is cryoablation available in india?......
Avatar f tn (not that he could help it if things were bad) but the first thing he did when the quake hit was get a count there and check on everyone in India and get word to the spouses in the states. I am so mentally slow today I cant seem to put two and two together.
1004138 tn?1316251113 also keep in mind what Susan said: you want to be very careful never to take anything that could reduce the effectiveness of the regular therapy - for instance you don't take antioxidant containing substances when on certain types of standard chemo.
Avatar f tn Hello! My son is 4month 10days today. My son was born in indonesia and uptill 3months he had his vacvinations in indonesia itself. Since one month i have come to india for vaccation and his 4month vaccination for DTP- HIB and Polio is pending. I m concerned about getting him vaccinated here in india as brand for vaccination will be different from indonesia. Is it ok if i get my son vaccinated with different brand in india?
225036 tn?1294509400 I wish I could have seen that episode. Gleevec (discovered by Dr. Druker - a real cutie pie with lots of energy, works here in town) seems so promising. But like all medications, they take years to test it and test it before it's really out there. He's been working on this for years but I don't know how many. I do hope it works just as well on other forms of cancer.
Avatar m tn I too did HBsAg test in India. They said its Chemililuminiscence method. Count is 5209. No unit.
Avatar n tn The report is conclusive and tells you that you do not have HIV. In India, test results are as reliable as anywhere in the world. You do not need to confirm the report you havem, because it is already final and conclusive.
Avatar m tn The cost of a radio frequency ablation in the United States can run from around $2,000in facilities that only specialise in this procedure to around $3,000 elswhere. It is my understanding that medical procedures in India can be as much as 70% less than the same treatment in the US which would make this procedure the equivalent of between $140 and $210 in India if what I have read is true. I hope this helps!
Avatar n tn HIPEC treatment is now available in India at Mumbai. Dr. Sanket Mehta, a surgical oncologist trained in France for HIPEC has now started this activity in Mumbai.
878413 tn?1240304669 I am very sorry that I cannot personally vouch for any of the Indian medical schools. I know that the Indian physicians here in Kansas City are excellent and most did at least their medical school and internship there. You might do a literature search on CSR and look for Indian authors. I'm sure there is a list somewhere of the top 10 ophthalmology programs in India. Last resort you might ask you local Eye MD what is the best second opinion he might value on his case.
Avatar m tn I will be going to Germany for 4 months. I am prescribed Cipralex in India. Should I take medicines from India or should I buy there. Will they provide based on Indian prescription?.