Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 My spleen aches from time to time, I reakon it is still upset for my enlarging it with all the white blood cells! =) **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 How do you tell if your spleen is aching????? Where do y ou feel it? Sharon T _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of cy_butterfly3 Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:48 PM Subject: [ ] Spleen ache Hi all, I have dx with CML in August 2006 and been on Gleevec since. Recently my spleen is aching more frequently than usual. Is that something I need to worry about? I have been to hospital several time to visit my family member. Is that my spleen working hard to fight off the germs that I may have gotten from the hospital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi : I agree with Sharon as to how can you determine its your spleen that is aching. Were you diagnosed with an enlarged spleen or anything. I am sure your spleen has been checked. That was one of the first things my doctor checks at my exams. Could you be more specific as to how you feel? I just never heard of anyone complaining of Spleen Ache before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I have had a chronic pain in my upper left abdomen when I was dx with CML. I had a CAT scan and found that my spleen was enlarged. After I am on Gleevec, the pain went away but only ache occasionally. Now that same area has been aching more often..... > > > > How do you tell if your spleen is aching????? Where do y ou feel it? > > Sharon T > > > > _____ > > From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > cy_butterfly3 > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:48 PM > > Subject: [ ] Spleen ache > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > I have dx with CML in August 2006 and been on Gleevec since. Recently my > spleen is aching more frequently than usual. Is that something I need to > worry about? I have been to hospital several time to visit my family member. > Is that my spleen working hard to fight off the germs that I may have gotten > from the hospital? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi : This message was a little bit more informative, but do not assume its your spleen until you see your doctor and let him determine what the problem is. The pain does not necessarily mean its your spleen. I would make an appointment to get it checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 > > Hi : I agree with Sharon as to how can you determine its your spleen that is aching. Were you diagnosed with an enlarged spleen or anything. I am sure your spleen has been checked. That was one of the first things my doctor checks at my exams. > Could you be more specific as to how you feel? I just never heard of anyone complaining of Spleen Ache before. > I have this alot my spleen has spasms and I was diagnosed in 06'with an enlarged spleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 , Are you sure that you are not having muscle spasms? I have them frequently in the same area as the spleen. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I have a pain in my left side sometimes too. It really hurt badly before Dx, but after Gleevec it happens occasionally. It was bothering my last week when I saw my haematologist and he said my spleen wasn't enlarged and that he would let me know if anything showed up in bloodwork.. guess nothing did.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I have enlarged spleen when I was dx. But it shunk after I take Gleevec. Now, I think it grows a little because I can see my left upper abdomen (bottom part of my ribs) is slightly high than my right side. I think I get more ache when I have a supper that my stomach press against my spleen. And I lie on my right side feel better than lying on my left. I wonder if it is a sign that Gleevec is not working. I will pay attention to see if the ache is going away. If not, I am gonna to call my doctor. Thank you for everyone who responded to my concern. > > Hi : I agree with Sharon as to how can you determine its your spleen that is aching. Were you diagnosed with an enlarged spleen or anything. I am sure your spleen has been checked. That was one of the first things my doctor checks at my exams. > Could you be more specific as to how you feel? I just never heard of anyone complaining of Spleen Ache before. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I would be calling the doctor NOW! Don't wait. Sharon T _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of cy_butterfly3 Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 6:54 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Spleen Ache I have enlarged spleen when I was dx. But it shunk after I take Gleevec. Now, I think it grows a little because I can see my left upper abdomen (bottom part of my ribs) is slightly high than my right side. I think I get more ache when I have a supper that my stomach press against my spleen. And I lie on my right side feel better than lying on my left. I wonder if it is a sign that Gleevec is not working. I will pay attention to see if the ache is going away. If not, I am gonna to call my doctor. Thank you for everyone who responded to my concern. > > Hi : I agree with Sharon as to how can you determine its your spleen that is aching. Were you diagnosed with an enlarged spleen or anything. I am sure your spleen has been checked. That was one of the first things my doctor checks at my exams. > Could you be more specific as to how you feel? I just never heard of anyone complaining of Spleen Ache before. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I have suffered with spleen ache since dx in May 2007, at that time of course it was very enlarged (wbc half a million!!) but it still hurts from time to time and I have even had an ultrasound performed on a couple of occasions because of my concern. It wasn't even enlarged but did ache and sometimes even has a pain in it. My onc thinks I suffer when i am trying to fight off an infection but I would say it is no cause for alarm Donna Berry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi : I would not wait to see if the pain subsides, and if you feel a fullness in your left side. Call your doctor, and go see him now. Also, how has your blood work been doing, and are you in remission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 My white cell count was 3.0 in my last blood work early May. I have been in PCRU for couple years now. > > Hi : I would not wait to see if the pain subsides, and if you feel a fullness in your left side. Call your doctor, and go see him now. Also, how has your blood work been doing, and are you in remission? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Good Afternoon/morning/evening All As you have noticed that I have not posted much in the past while, I saw the post about pain in the side from Jenifer which I had for at least 6 months. I was put in the hospital about four times in the last three months with a temp, usually running about 38.8 to 40c. Nothing in all the blood cultures they took, which was from my port-a-cath and the arm at the same time. They suspected the port but could not confirm it. I went septic about three weeks ago and spent two weeks in the hospital, then after being home for about 3 days back into the hospital with a temp and septic, in fact I just got out of the hospital today at noon and catching up on my reading. Now here is what they found after one doctor said my leukemia was still in the chronic stage no matter what anyone else said, She was going to get to the bottom of my constant temps and septic problems. She had my port removed had a central line put in (uncomfortable) had CT Scan Xrays and a MRI of my liver and spleen, and sure enough there was a fungus in my spleen that regular antibotics would put down but not get rid of. I had that pain in my side for months and told them about it, but my spleen was not enlarged etc., I am not on an anti-fungal med no antibotics. I feel the best I have in months. I guess we will have to wait and see how things turn out. Thanks Lottie for not saying much... SkipD dx'ed 33years ago. or more From: & Stirling <stirlings@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Spleen Ache Received: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 8:49 PM I have a pain in my left side sometimes too. It really hurt badly before Dx, but after Gleevec it happens occasionally. It was bothering my last week when I saw my haematologist and he said my spleen wasn't enlarged and that he would let me know if anything showed up in bloodwork.. guess nothing did.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hi Skip - that must have been horrible for you! What treatment are you now on that you need a port in for? Do you just live with the fungus and it will go away? My brother in law has multiple myeloma (ugg) and he had a port in, that caused all sorts of problems and got septicaemia from it. Regards, From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Skip Duffie Sent: Sunday, 21 June 2009 3:20 AM Cc: Zavie Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Spleen Ache Good Afternoon/morning/evening All As you have noticed that I have not posted much in the past while, I saw the post about pain in the side from Jenifer which I had for at least 6 months. I was put in the hospital about four times in the last three months with a temp, usually running about 38.8 to 40c. Nothing in all the blood cultures they took, which was from my port-a-cath and the arm at the same time. They suspected the port but could not confirm it. I went septic about three weeks ago and spent two weeks in the hospital, then after being home for about 3 days back into the hospital with a temp and septic, in fact I just got out of the hospital today at noon and catching up on my reading. Now here is what they found after one doctor said my leukemia was still in the chronic stage no matter what anyone else said, She was going to get to the bottom of my constant temps and septic problems. She had my port removed had a central line put in (uncomfortable) had CT Scan Xrays and a MRI of my liver and spleen, and sure enough there was a fungus in my spleen that regular antibotics would put down but not get rid of. I had that pain in my side for months and told them about it, but my spleen was not enlarged etc., I am not on an anti-fungal med no antibotics. I feel the best I have in months. I guess we will have to wait and see how things turn out. Thanks Lottie for not saying much... SkipD dx'ed 33years ago. or more From: & Stirling <stirlings@... <mailto:stirlings%40xplornet.com> > Subject: [ ] Re: Spleen Ache <mailto:%40> Received: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 8:49 PM I have a pain in my left side sometimes too. It really hurt badly before Dx, but after Gleevec it happens occasionally. It was bothering my last week when I saw my haematologist and he said my spleen wasn't enlarged and that he would let me know if anything showed up in bloodwork.. guess nothing did.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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