Re: Fw: Kristie's grandmother

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Thanks Lottie, my Granny's only child, my father, died at 47 years old with a

brain aneurism and I am an only child and I am trying my best for her. I was

just telling my husband that I was amazed at you working with a computer. My

granny wouldn't have a clue about a computer. Anyway, she is doing better and I

am going to keep an eye on her.

[ ] Fw: Kristie's grandmother

I am sorry if you get this twice, but after I sent it the first time, it was

returned to me, so I am trying again.

Dear Kristie,

I'm very sorry to hear about your grandmother. I will soon be 80, but I have

lived with CML for nearly 12 years. If your grandmother is experiencing

nervousness, I would suggest her seeing a neurologist who could evaluate her and

give her something for her problem. There are many new drugs and tests. I know

because I see a neurologist for pain, neuropathy and anxiety. She could have a

problem with Gleevec. There are drug induced tremors and it sounds like what you

are describing. You can use the search engines as resources. I have given you

one to start your search:

http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/drug-induced-tremor

Have her bring the instructions in her packet of Gleevec or call the Novartis

Hotline to get information to bring her doctor. I know there are a lot of

websites with articles on Chemo Brain that I have brought to my neurologist. He

was very skeptical, but I challenged him to read the articles and then tell me

there was no such thing as Chemo brain. At my last visit, he told me he had been

reading about Chemo brain and all it took was one patient with a problem. Also

remember at 80 years of age, she will not have the same memory she had when she

was younger. They have tests for that, too. I had a P.E.T. brain scan and they

found nothing in my brain, LOL, so it is chemo and aging process. Medicare will

pay for this if it is only a head scan. Please pass this on to her, and if she

needs help in getting information I know you will be available for her. Bless

you for taking care of your grandmother even with your own set of problems.

Sharing the love in your heart can make peace a reality,

Lottie