I know I started a similar posting on this but figured I would get a fresh take on this. I went on Tasigna when my counts were always low on Gleevec but never had skin problems on Gleevec like I do with Tasigna. My counts have been great, so far on Tasigna, but the itching and skin red bumpy rash is beginning to be a pain in my you know whay. It really has started to effect my sleep the last 3 nights and have tried benadryl and clariting with little relief. My face and ears are completely dry and my chest, arms, thighs, and upper shoulder area of my back have these bumps. Bee on Tasigna now going on my 3rd week this week.
My doctor's nurse says they can give me a shot of peridsone to help relieve the symptoms and diminish the intentisy of the rash. I will see my new local onc tomorrow for my initial appt but will push for this shot to give me some type of relief pending upon whatever here thinks. Again, I started with my new doctor in tampa and looking to establish a local on through md anderson center here in orlando tomorrow,I hope...
I appreciate the advice and help as always!!