Trial Update

[Guest guest]

I go to U of M on Wed. to have some labs and to meet with a doctor. I'm

excited and scared all at the same time.

And, I want to know why if I eat a particular snack and take my Gleevec one

night - do I feel fine? And the the next night eat the exact same thing and

feel like throwing up? I only get this nausea once a month or so - but I

just know I am going to throw up. Ugh!

Tammy

[Guest guest]

Hi Tammy,

I am not sure your age BUT for a lot of women who aren't on any medications,

they feel nauseas when estrogen levels peak during the month. Add your daily

dose of gleevec and wow- you got a nice case of nausea on your hands. My

husband is really ill feeling every night - no matter what he eats or does,

he has to sit still for about 45 minutes each evening..its been 2 years on

gleevec like this. It really depends on each individual person. Write down

any and all questions for your Dr, it will help direct your appointment so

are heard.

-shalyn

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Tammy

Ferns

Sent: October-30-08 10:20 PM

Subject: [ ] Trial Update

I go to U of M on Wed. to have some labs and to meet with a doctor. I'm

excited and scared all at the same time.

And, I want to know why if I eat a particular snack and take my Gleevec one

night - do I feel fine? And the the next night eat the exact same thing and

feel like throwing up? I only get this nausea once a month or so - but I

just know I am going to throw up. Ugh!

Tammy

[Guest guest]

That is a really good question.  I've only been troubled by occasional nausea

with my pill, and I've tried to figure out what the best food is to take with

the gleevec--a protein, a carb, or is it just a certain amount of calories?  I

started out taking it at bedtime with a frozen meal/snack, but had to adjust

that b/c I gained some weight.  Currently I take it in the evening with dinner

or some peanut butter.  Hope your appt goes well, and I understand your mixed

feelings.  I'm always glad to get good news, but I still find it hard to believe

I will have an oncologist for the rest of my life.  Good luck--

From: Tammy Ferns <tammy@...>

Subject: [ ] Trial Update

Date: Friday, October 31, 2008, 12:19 AM

I go to U of M on Wed. to have some labs and to meet with a doctor. I'm

excited and scared all at the same time.

And, I want to know why if I eat a particular snack and take my Gleevec one

night - do I feel fine? And the the next night eat the exact same thing and

feel like throwing up? I only get this nausea once a month or so - but I

just know I am going to throw up. Ugh!

Tammy