Potassium

Hi I found out some very interesting news. My oncologist doesn't think it's the Gleevec chemo that is causing my potassium to drop like it does. I read some info that Gleevec has been known to cause potassium levels to drop drastically in older patients. On Monday my potassium was 3.4, normal is 3.6-5, today it's 2.6 and I haven't been on any water pills all week, my legs are swollen and the kidneys aren't functioning as well. Tomorrow my GI Dr. is doing another scope down my throat to make sure the ulcer in my pouch is a bleeding ulcer. Now I am waiting for home health to come out with the pole, pump, and the potassium/saline to push as much as possible into me before noon tomorrow. Please send up your prayers, that I will have enough potassium in me to get this done tomorrow and wake up from it. Thank y'all soooooooo very much for always being there for me. With this type of leukemia, I feel like I am the only one having to deal with it, and it's a lonely feeling. Kathy

I will keep you in my prayers-KATHY!! ((HUGS))

Kathy I will def keep you in my thoughts and prayers . Hugs Laura

Thank you Laura, and how are you doing? Where are you on your journey? I'm going to bed, you take care. Love Kathy

Hi Maria, thank you and how are you doing? Just think your a loser now. It's a great feeling to just wake up each day and see the pounds disappear. Now that I am losing and really working out, my sweat glands are no longer clogged with fat, and now I am working up a sweat as before, I wasn't. I felt like I wasn't putting my all into the workouts. I am actualy normal, I have sweat glands. And now I have to move my seat up a lot just to reach the gas and brake pedals. My stomach no longer touches the steering wheel. It's a rush each day. Don't push yourself and over do it, take it slow each day but make sure you walk as much as possible. Love Kathy

Kathy, I am here for you girl. If you need to vent, talk or just cry on someone's shoulder, I will be here. I can't do much, but I will do my best at whatever I can do. Lot's of love to you. Sara.

Thank you Sara. I did all that last night with mom, and my best friend. Today is a little bit better. Love 2 u also, Kathy

Sorry you're still having such a hard time with your potassium levels Kathy. I hope they get your levels to where they need to be. I'll be thinking of you! april

Hey, how are you doing? How did things go? I did call your number and left you a message. Thank you April, Now we know for sure that it's the Gleevec chemo that is dropping the potassium. Now I need to see what my Oncologist is going to do about it, but I don't see her until the end of May. Need to get to bed, I am having a hard time keeping my eyes open. Love ya, Kathy

You will be in my thoughts and prayers Kathy! Hugs, Rose