IM and nausea - Lynne

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Hi Lynne,

With some meds vomiting 45 after taking them (I assume that's what you mean)

might be a problem, but probably not with IM because it's so rapidly

absorbed. So unless you actually see bits of IM tabs, you're probably ok.

You say you take IM AFTER eating. I find that I have to eat a little, then

take the drug, then eat a little more - pretty much sandwiching it inside

food inside my stomach - or else I get pretty nauseated. Maybe give this a

try?

How are you otherwise? Haven't heard from you in a while (though I know you

haven't heard much from me either!).

Warm regards,

R

> Has anyone ever gone through a period of days where they cannot keep Gleevec

> in their stomachs? I am having a rough time and have tried taking Compazine

> but even that is not effective. I have a doctor's appointment next week and I

> will try to work it out with my new doctor (my former one has just left!!)

> but was wondering if this is unusual. I eat a good sized meal, take my IM,

> and then about 45 mins. later it leaves rather violently. But, am wondering

> if

> it is in my system for at least a half an hour, am I getting any benefit

> from it, or does it take a longer period of time?

> Any help or info is appreciated. - Lynne A.

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In a message dated 9/24/2005 4:55:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

rrockef1@... writes:

find that I have to eat a little, then

take the drug, then eat a little more - pretty much sandwiching it inside

food inside my stomach - or else I get pretty nauseated. Maybe

, Hello! Long time no see! This " sandwiching " seems to be the

consensus with the group. I have tried it and it is working beautifully! See?

I

don't know what I'd do without all of you.

I am o.k., I think. I have been breaking with the IM off/on for months, and

hoping I'm still in MR. I don't know if you heard that while in BZ I lost my

remission, only to gain it back later with a higher dose.

Then I got pneumonia and a broken rib, so I spent my summer recuperating

from that. It is a trip! You know that, though.

We are going to the Fryeburg Fair next week (hopefully) and I also was

thinking of going to Canada, but I am not sure what we are doing, since my step

mom fell ill this weekend, and may have to postpone our plans. Have you ever

been to the Fair? All the time I lived in Maine I never ventured that far

West.

Thanks for the information....once again in your debt! - Lynne A.