Guest guest Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hi , You mean that not only do we join the club that nobody wants to join (CML)... I have to be in the " UGLY EYE CLUB " too? Sigh.. lol What's next? I was embarrased to have to go out in public, but had an appointment that I couldn't miss.. so I fielded all the " What happened to your eye? " questions. I didn't feel a thing, but it sure looks scary! I just told my kids that I'm trying out something new for Halloween a little early. They laughed! It's always something, but the good news is that, in one day, it has improved. Thanks for your reassurance that it will go away on it's own. I appreciate it very much. Take Care, and thanks again, Lynn (Snickersunny) > >So, if any of you get these " eye bleeds " , can you tell me what causes > >them and what do you do for them? I assume that it will clear up on > >it's own. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. > > Hi Lynn, > > I have had plenty in the past......but not for months now! knock on wood. > Per Dr. Druker, cause is unknown..........but it is a Gleevec side effect. > They do resolve on their own........not totally sure what helps, but you > could put a warm compress on it (like a folded washcloth).......... > > Often I can actually feel when they happen......it feels like a sharp > 'ping'..... > which is when the vessel bursts. > > So, you just joined the 'ugly eye' club! > Also, I eat blueberries, gobs of them.......and that is supposed to be good > for eyes > and the integrity of cell membranes.....and who can argue with eating > blueberries! > > C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 This is a bit bizarre but today I had my first eyebleed or a burst blood vessel in my left eye. It doesn't really hurt, just feels tight or dry. Went to see a nurse and she told me it could occur if your platelets are too low (less than 50). My platelets were 116 a few weeks ago. Just thought it was odd that it happened today then I read the posts and find out that it's happening to other cml'ers. Suzan > > >So, if any of you get these " eye bleeds " , can you tell me what > causes > > >them and what do you do for them? I assume that it will clear up > on > > >it's own. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. > > > > Hi Lynn, > > > > I have had plenty in the past......but not for months now! knock on > wood. > > Per Dr. Druker, cause is unknown..........but it is a Gleevec side > effect. > > They do resolve on their own........not totally sure what helps, > but you > > could put a warm compress on it (like a folded washcloth).......... > > > > Often I can actually feel when they happen......it feels like a > sharp > > 'ping'..... > > which is when the vessel bursts. > > > > So, you just joined the 'ugly eye' club! > > Also, I eat blueberries, gobs of them.......and that is supposed to > be good > > for eyes > > and the integrity of cell membranes.....and who can argue with > eating > > blueberries! > > > > C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 At 10:46 PM 8/3/05 +0000, you wrote: >This is a bit bizarre but today I had my first eyebleed or a burst >blood vessel in my left eye. It doesn't really hurt, just feels >tight or dry. Went to see a nurse and she told me it could occur if >your platelets are too low (less than 50). My platelets were 116 a >few weeks ago. >Just thought it was odd that it happened today then I read the posts >and find out that it's happening to other cml'ers. > >Suzan Hi Suzan, These subconjunctival eye bleeds are not related to low platelets (for most people). Dr. Druker says he does not know the cause. Gleevec does cause small vessel leakage.....but this is not the cause. The red cell is too big to leak through the membrane. So, now you are part of the CML family.....the Zavie's ZERO club.....and you just got initiated to the " UGLY eye club " ......but better to save it for Halloween! I have had them for years.....usually one or two....then none for months and I think they are history........or maybe I jinx myself saying they are gone. Best tasting antidote.....eat lots of blueberries.....good for eyes and good for the integrity of cell membranes. Nice to see you on the list.....sorry about the red eye. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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