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Swollen Lymph Glands

Hi,

I have had several small swollen lymph glands in my neck and above my collar bone and a bit of odd feeling in my left side/abdomen I wondered if these swellings may just be standard part of the CML or side effect of the Glivec? My throat feels like it is full of mucus but it is weird because it does not feel like a normal sore throat infection.

(I was diagnosed about 7 weeks ago)or if I should be worried and see a doctor promptly. My next appointment is about 10 days away.

They are all only mildly painful and the throat is more of a bother than a pain

Any thoughts?

Bil

hi Bil,
yes, given that you have pain/discomfort in your left side of your abdomen then i would advise you check this with your clinic doctor. you have only been diagnosed for al short time and it may be that you are still experiencing CML symptoms. swollen lymphs glands are a sign that you have an infection... sore throat etc....
best wishes,
sandy C ;o)

Hi Sandy,
Thanks...I took the advice saw the doctor and they think I am having kidney stones. They give me about every test possible (including heart) and my spleen, liver, pancreas etc are all fine.

Has anybody else had any results of having kidney stones as a result of Glivec or CML?

Kind Regards
Bil

hi Bil,
i have not heard of kindney stones being a common side effect of glivec. i would suggest you up your intake of water to help support your kidney function. hope you are not suffering too badly with the pain. best wishes,
sandy C ;o)