Guest guest Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I wish I could say my appetite has lessened on Gleevec. But, alas, no. I think it is worse because I know that if I am craving ice cream for instance... I cannot have that after dinner because I take Gleevec in the evening... and ice cream is NOT a food to take Gleevec with. So, then I eat ice cream before dinner... then dinner... then have something carb ridden at night to take the Gleevec with. Luckily, I have found that a 100 calorie pack of popcorn and a glass of milk is usually enough to take the meds with. As long as I had 'some' carbs with dinner. However, if I had a salad and steak for dinner... I need to eat substantially more. Ugh! Tammy _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Kristie Skipper Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Change in food taste, Sprycell My Granny is on Gleevec 400 and she says nothing tastes good. She has NO appetite. She eats a little bit but, not much. Every now and then, she will have a good appetite but that may be once a week. I thought maybe it was her age. She is 81 and I know sometimes you will just lose your appetite with age. Maybe it is the Gleevec. [ ] Re: Change in food taste, Sprycell I'm sorry I have no info regarding Sprycell as I take Gleevec.I have noticed that my food no longer tastes good and nothing ever sounds good either.Food is just Blag for me now.I have been on Gleevec now for 8 months and I seem to be experiencing more and more fatigue and diahrea(sp) as time passes my side effecy=ts are becoming more intense and frequent.Not sure why but will ask on the 3rd of Feb when I see my Dr.again.I am interested in hearing others responses regarding this issue. Good Luck SharonS In groups (DOT) <mailto:%40> com, letitbe@... wrote: > > Anyone on Sprycell have there taste buds be different once on Sprycell? > Mine sure seem different. Somethings I really enjoy, just don't taste good and > am suddenly have a desire for other taste. Thank goodness it is for healthy > foods, juices. At first I thought it was a coincidence, not sure now, it > seems to be getting more and more pronounced. > > I never really noticed taste/craving differences the two years on Gleevec. > > OH, I can finally say the Sprycell head pain seems to be letting up, but > tired all the time, but am pushing myself. > > Cheers, > Chris > **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy > steps! > (http://pr.atwola. <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?> com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol? redir=http://www.freecred <http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%> itreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072% 26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De > cemailfooterNO62) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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