Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Hi all. Thought I'd give you all a quick update. I am getting ready to head to MDACC next week in Houston to start the stem cell harvest process. Looks like I have shingles AGAIN - this time in my right arm. Ironically, a week after I started Gleevec two years ago, I got shingles (in my leg). A week after I stopped the Gleevec in preparation for the harvest, I got them again. It started as pain in my shoulder and slowly creeped down my arm. I immediately knew the pain was shingles pain. For those of you who have had shingles, it's excruciating. I went to the dr. and he's put me on Valtrex to limit the severity of the illness and I am taking 800 mg of Ibuprofen for pain (and boy - is it painful). Wouldn't it figure that this would happen with poor timing. I had hoped to used both arms for the harvest so we'll have to see if that option is still a possibility. I plan to post to the group through out the process to keep everyone posted and updated. I also hope to take some digital pics that I'll attempt to put in the files. Hope this finds everyone doing well. It's hotter than blazes here in NC. Stay cool and talk to you all soon! Love, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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