Re: Re: Anyone have experience using Lasix?-Cheryl-Anne

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>Cheryl, I was told in the past that watermelon do interact with

>Gleevec? I have stopped eating watermelon since I was on Gleevec. Is

>that not true anymore. Please advise.

>Thanks

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> T

Hi ,

I am not the real Cheryl......but I am a reasonable facsimile.

The only food item that is contra-indicated in grapefruit or it's

juice....which is because it can elevate the IM in you blood stream and

maybe cause havoc for you (like more side effects).

There are some supplements that you should avoid........but not other food

(that I am aware of).

I am a big promoter of watermelon.............

because it can act as a diuretic.........

but mostly because it is VERY alkaline, and this offsets the acidity of IM,

which causes some of the side effects......like acid reflux, some tummy

complaints, etc............

so, yes, eat the red stuff! I have been having it almost daily for a few

months now.

Maui Nanc

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Thanks.

[ ] Re: Anyone have experience using Lasix?-Cheryl-Anne

Hello ,

Watermelon does not interfere with the efficacy of Gleevec, but

Grapefruit does. Watermelon is a " natural " diuretic.

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Cheryl-Anne

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> Cheryl, I was told in the past that watermelon do interact with

> Gleevec? I have stopped eating watermelon since I was on Gleevec. Is

> that not true anymore. Please advise.

> Thanks

>

> T

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Thank you, I will enjoy eating watermelon as long as I can control my other

Gleevec side effect ( bad diarrehea).

Thanks again for your help. I am enjoing being back to a such wonderful

group.

Love to you all

T

Re: [ ] Re: Anyone have experience using Lasix?-Cheryl-Anne

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>

>Cheryl, I was told in the past that watermelon do interact with

>Gleevec? I have stopped eating watermelon since I was on Gleevec. Is

>that not true anymore. Please advise.

>Thanks

>

> T

Hi ,

I am not the real Cheryl......but I am a reasonable facsimile.

The only food item that is contra-indicated in grapefruit or it's

juice....which is because it can elevate the IM in you blood stream and

maybe cause havoc for you (like more side effects).

There are some supplements that you should avoid........but not other food

(that I am aware of).

I am a big promoter of watermelon.............

because it can act as a diuretic.........

but mostly because it is VERY alkaline, and this offsets the acidity of IM,

which causes some of the side effects......like acid reflux, some tummy

complaints, etc............

so, yes, eat the red stuff! I have been having it almost daily for a few

months now.

Maui Nanc