Andrea Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 It is like a downward spiral with this little golden pill (I say golden because of the price ) Dry skin, tummy problems, fatigue, blah blah. Well now it seems her potty problems and vomitting are so bad that she is not going to attend the Relay for Life this weekend, which she wanted to do because I am going to be reading a poem and saying names in the luminaria ceremony She did say that thankfully she had scans two weeks ago which showed NED or she would be convinced she had stomach cancer. Poor thing. Looks like at the next visit we will be evaluating whether Iressa really is worth it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Andrea, John has been taking the B-complex vitamins and they are helping the dry skin a lot. It will take a little while so don't expect instant results. Sorry to hear about her stomach trouble...got no suggestions for that, sorry. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tess Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I am so sorry it doesn't seem to work for her. Maybe she can get some pepcid for the tummy? Prayers going out for mom. Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Hey Sweetie, Well, in our famous last words, did you happen or mom happen to call the doctor and ask if this is the norm????? You know your all in my thoughts and prayers my dear. Give mom a HUGE HUG for me! Hugs always make people feel better! Love and Hugs to you too (((((((ANDREA))))))))) Connie B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 COnnie, They said that her reaction is abnormal. Which is good news for everyone else on Iressa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Okay, so if this is the ABNORM, then where does that leave MOM??? Hope she is feeling a little better today!!! POOR MOM!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Andrea, So sorry your mom is feeling so UGG! I hope she gets to feelin better soon. You know where to reach me if you need to. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 Thank everyone Connie it leaves mommy with the difficult choice of deciding whether she wants to stick with Iressa or get off of it. Decisions decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Andrea, I hope your mom feels better soon... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Prayers always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Andrea, How about the sister drug to Iressa? I'm having a blank moment to the name of it, but could that be a option??? Is it called Alimta or Alemta? Not sure?? Love & Hugs, Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 There is a sister drug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 I found Alimta in case anyone is interested. http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/a ... imtaQA.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Hope your mom feels better soon. My mom is also one who gets all the "unusual" side effects from drugs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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