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Tonsilitis

Hi, all
I have now been on Glivec for 6 months and am doing really well. I recently had tonsilitis and still have many of the symptoms after almost 5 weeks, severe sore throat, white spots in throat, swollen glands and generally feeling unwell. Just wondered if infections take longer to clear up with people who have CML. Many thanks, Johannah

Dear Johannah,

Yes infections can take longer to clear up given that white cells (neutrophils) that usually deal with the sort of infection you are suffering from might not yet be at their best or normal levels. 6 months is not long and your immune system is probably still compromised. I think though that you might ask your doctor for a stronger or different antibiotic as it sounds like you are suffering these symptoms needlessly. If it is a bacterial infection...rather than viral..... then you should be prescribed an adequate course of antibiotics. Sometime it take more than one course to clear infections. 5 weeks with a severe sore throat is no fun!
You could try gargle with warm salt water... this is an old style remedy but can help. Go back to your GP or ask you consultant to prescribe stronger antibiotics.

Best wishes,
Sandy