Hi all, I was diagnosed a week ago at Worcetser Royal Hospital. I had been unwell for some time and the diagnosis was picked up by chance by a blood test. Obviously as with everybody who is diagnosed, this came as a massive shock and I feel numb about the whole thing and I am struggling to come to terms with it. I am 36 and probably most people will agree, they never expect something like this would happen to them.
I was started on imatinib last Friday, and two days ago I started getting pains in my left leg, and also my jaw. The pains in my leg are my main concern. I know the meds can cause cramps, but the pain is more of a dull ache, and feels like it is coming from the bone rather than the muscle. I had the same pain about two weeks ago when I was waiting for my results, but at the time I was taking Hydroxycarbamide. I had one of the consultants check my leg over but they couldnt see any issues.
I was wondering if anybody else suffered with leg pain but it wasn't specifically cramps in the muscle. I have an appointment with my consultant tomorrow, but I feel people who have experienced the symptoms understand more about how you are feeling.
Mark
