Re:Memory problems

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Tracey, I read this post after posting and yes I did fell a huge

improvement.

Everything you said is about your symptoms is ditto for me. You know that

old saying can't chew gum and walk at the same time' that's me!

Sometimes I feel very frustrated by it but then we all have learned to

adjust to our new lifestyles on Gleevec or whatever meds were taken. Or

should I say cancer in general.

What I do know is that almost everyone that I know that has taken any form

of chemo for all types cancer - they all have what we call chemo brain. So

for the professionals to say that Gleevec is not causing us to have these

symptoms is being ignorant to me. Just as you said it affects the

electrolytes especially magnesium. There are obviously many other things

that could be out of range that could also cause this issue.

When I told my Doctors I was taken the supplements before and the difference

it made on the side affects, he like the rest just brushed it off but didn't

say not to take them. He just kind of looked at me like well if you think it

works for you then do what makes you happy.

I will be starting my potassium, magnesium, calcium and water intake again

today.

It not only helped with all the symptoms we all have but gave me enough

energy to start exercising regularly and with adding the exercise my energy

level was awesome. I felt like I was 20 not 40!

I know the magnesium can cause diarrhea but somehow a few years ago the

diarrhea disappeared and I started having issues with constipation so I was

kind of relieved. If it gets out of control I drink Chamomile tea which the

Chinese use to treat upset stomach and diarrhea and it really did work for

me. Actually, if I don't limit my intake of the chamomile it causes

constipation.

So in a few weeks I should be updating you all again as to how the

supplement regime is working for me. Hopefully it will do what it had done

previously. Make me feel like I'm 20 again:-)

ez

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How much magnesium is a good dose, does anyone know?

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Hi ,

When I commenced Glivec in Sept 07, my haem/t put me straight away onto

500mg magnesium x 2, 3 times daily specifically for the leg cramps. The only

time my legs ache is when I have done too much and they ache more than

cramp.

If I haven't taken them ie forget to get more tablets, I get weird aches and

pains, so I know they definitely help. I also take 50,000 units of calcium

once a month as my levels were really low. The only other non prescribed

drug I take is fish oil 1000mg which is good for heart, joints and

supposedly memory also - omega 3 oils.

Regards,

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How much magnesium is a good dose, does anyone know?

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Wow! that really gives me a lot of hope. Thanks a million, .

@...: rodorbal@...: Tue, 8 Jan 2008

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Hi ,When I commenced Glivec in Sept 07, my haem/t put me straight away

onto500mg magnesium x 2, 3 times daily specifically for the leg cramps. The

onlytime my legs ache is when I have done too much and they ache more

thancramp.If I haven't taken them ie forget to get more tablets, I get weird

aches andpains, so I know they definitely help. I also take 50,000 units of

calciumonce a month as my levels were really low. The only other non

prescribeddrug I take is fish oil 1000mg which is good for heart, joints

andsupposedly memory also - omega 3 oils.Regards,-----Original

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