Guest guest Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hi Tammy, Isn't it funny how we tend to attribute everything to taking Gleevec? I have had migraines for many years and then about 6 months ago they just stopped. Do you think it was the Gleevec? So which is it? Does Gleevec cause migraines or does it cure them. My migraines were of the type where all I got was the aura. It would last about 30 minutes and then leave me with a dull headache. Zavie Zavie (age 70) 67 Shoreham Avenue Ottawa, Canada, K2G 3X3 dxd AUG/99 INF OCT/99 to FEB/00, CHF No meds FEB/00 to JAN/01 Gleevec since MAR/27/01 (400 mg) CCR SEP/01. #102 in Zero Club 2.8 log reduction Sep/05 3.0 log reduction Jan/06 2.9 log reduction Feb/07 3.6 log reduction Apr/08 3.6 log reduction Sep/08 e-mail: zmiller@... Tel: 613-726-1117 Fax: 309-296-0807 Cell: 613-282-0204 ID: zaviem YM: zaviemiller Skype: Zavie _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Tammy Ferns Sent: December 11, 2008 3:18 PM Subject: [ ] Silent migraines Lottie- I just went to the eye doc today to make sure the moving paths of blinking lights in my eyes weren't something serious. He says, probably ocular migraines. I don't get headaches, usually, just spots. But he ruled out all the other bad stuff it could be. Is this common with Gleevec? Can it just 'show up' after a year of being on Gleevec? Just in the past week or 2 I have been having them almost every day. Or at least every other day. Tammy _____ From: groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com [mailto:groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com] On Behalf Of Lottie Duthu Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 2:22 PM CML Subject: [ ] Accomodation & ADA Greetings China, Could you please explain what " accomodation " means and falling under ADA ? The eye twitching is a real bummer, drives me crazy. Fortunately it doesn't last forever, but I also have the silent migranes in my eyes, where I get thee strange irregular shapes in the path of my vision. They are said not to be serious, but who says it isn't bothersome? When you find a single hem/onc, ask if he has a friend for our pal, Bobby. She is available, and being a younger man is no problem, as long as he is not looking for a nurse and a purse. LOL Blessings of the season, Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Zavie - It is WAY better to blame it on Gleevec than to blame it on caffine or chocolate like the eye doctor wants to. I know - I only had these migraines for like the last 2 years (about 6 months before diagnosis) and then only once every 3 months. Just recently they are getting more and more frequent. Tammy _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Zavie Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:03 PM Subject: RE: [ ] Silent migraines Hi Tammy, Isn't it funny how we tend to attribute everything to taking Gleevec? I have had migraines for many years and then about 6 months ago they just stopped. Do you think it was the Gleevec? So which is it? Does Gleevec cause migraines or does it cure them. My migraines were of the type where all I got was the aura. It would last about 30 minutes and then leave me with a dull headache. Zavie Zavie (age 70) 67 Shoreham Avenue Ottawa, Canada, K2G 3X3 dxd AUG/99 INF OCT/99 to FEB/00, CHF No meds FEB/00 to JAN/01 Gleevec since MAR/27/01 (400 mg) CCR SEP/01. #102 in Zero Club 2.8 log reduction Sep/05 3.0 log reduction Jan/06 2.9 log reduction Feb/07 3.6 log reduction Apr/08 3.6 log reduction Sep/08 e-mail: zmillersympatico (DOT) <mailto:zmiller%40sympatico.ca> ca Tel: 613-726-1117 Fax: 309-296-0807 Cell: 613-282-0204 ID: zaviem YM: zaviemiller Skype: Zavie _____ From: groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com [mailto:groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com] On Behalf Of Tammy Ferns Sent: December 11, 2008 3:18 PM groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com Subject: [ ] Silent migraines Lottie- I just went to the eye doc today to make sure the moving paths of blinking lights in my eyes weren't something serious. He says, probably ocular migraines. I don't get headaches, usually, just spots. But he ruled out all the other bad stuff it could be. Is this common with Gleevec? Can it just 'show up' after a year of being on Gleevec? Just in the past week or 2 I have been having them almost every day. Or at least every other day. Tammy _____ From: groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com [mailto:groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com] On Behalf Of Lottie Duthu Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 2:22 PM CML Subject: [ ] Accomodation & ADA Greetings China, Could you please explain what " accomodation " means and falling under ADA ? The eye twitching is a real bummer, drives me crazy. Fortunately it doesn't last forever, but I also have the silent migranes in my eyes, where I get thee strange irregular shapes in the path of my vision. They are said not to be serious, but who says it isn't bothersome? When you find a single hem/onc, ask if he has a friend for our pal, Bobby. She is available, and being a younger man is no problem, as long as he is not looking for a nurse and a purse. LOL Blessings of the season, Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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