I was diagnosed with CML just over a year ago. About 3 months later, I developed extremely itchy, unpleasant rashes below my neck and on my arms. I had never experienced anything like it and was quite distressed. I contacted my consultant via the specialist nurse to see if it might be connected to the imatinib and the answer came back that he thought there was no connection. Luckily a sympathetic GP helped me out. Because of the areas effected I suspected it was sun related, although I had no been overly exposed and came to this forum for information and discovered that there was indeed a connection in something like 37% of CML sufferers.
A week ago when in the garden, I felt a sharp sting on my thigh. I could see no entry point for an insect when I looked. An area the size of a side plate then became covered by a rash and has been though phases of extreme itchiness. Yesterday, I went to the walk in centre to have it checked out (especially thinking of ticks and Lyme's disease) they were not too worried but said I should return in a couple of days if it continued growing - which it has in parts. Now, thinking about it, it is very similar to last year's problem. I am wondering if my skin has become over sensitive.
Has anyone had similar experiences?
Patricia K
