Posted 22 August 2012 - 01:02 AM
Hi Sharon,
I've had some issues with this too - at this stage we are not sure if I have had multiple infections (x4) or just that my very cautious (but not very systematic) doctor has been prescribing me antibiotics without sending off the sample to a lab. I have sent away a few samples at various times and none have come back abnormal (except for trace red blood cells, which is apparently normal sometimes anyway). I also get lower abdominal pain of unknown origin.
I am seeing a urologist tomorrow, so I will let you know if I find anything out...
Cheers,
Pin.
Diagnosed 9 June 2011, Glivec 400mg June 2011-July 2017, Tasigna 600mg July 2017-present (switched due to intolerable side effects, and desire for future cessation attempt).
Commenced monthly testing when MR4.0 lost during 2012.
2017: <0.01, <0.01, 0.005 (200mg Glivec, Adelaide) <0.01, 0.001 (new test sensitivity)
2016: <0.01, <0.01, PCRU, 0.002 (Adelaide)
2015: <0.01, <0.01, <0.01, 0.013
2014: PCRU, <0.01, <0.01, <0.01, <0.01
2013: 0.01, 0.014, 0.016, 0.026, 0.041, <0.01, <0.01
2012: <0.01, <0.01, 0.013, 0.032, 0.021
2011: 38.00, 12.00, 0.14