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Lower leg oedema

Hi all it's been awhile since I've been on the forum. Just to recap I was diagnosed with CML almost 6 years ago and have a very good response to my medication Imatinib. I have had side effects obviously to this medication such as muscle cramps diaorrhea joint pain and swelling to periorbital region and lower leg and feet. Now however my legs swell ++ and has caused my skin to split in one area. The swelling always goes down after a night in bed but naturally I do not want the possibility of infection due to broken skin. Any advice would be appreciated. TIA

Vonnie, It's great you are having such a good response to imatinib. We tend to blame our health issues on our TKIs, I do it, too, but swelling that causes your skin to split needs to be assessed by a physician. You hit the nail on the head with concerns about infection, especially if there is insufficient circulation that may be causing the swelling. Good luck!

Pat