TMI

so, this is going to be one of those TMI kind of posts that you may not really want to read. it's about bodily fluids and such, so be warned and don't read further if you'll be upset.

for years, since my c-section with amanda (19 years ago now) i've had digestive issues, on and off. i've quit eating at perkins because i often make several trips to the bathroom in quick response, with terrible diarrea. i've learned over the years what i can tolerate and what i can't, and for the most part i've learned to live with it. it's never been fun, but it's been livable.

for the last 3 days i've been living through a trip to perkins every morning. it seems to be settled down by afternoon mostly, but mornings, especially the first few hours are spent mostly in the bathroom. additionally, i feel nauseated almost constantly. more so if i allow my stomach to get empty. also, i have an odd rash over most of my trunk (abdomin, back and thighs in particular). it is little red bumps, they tend to be a bit itchy but not much else. all of these responses are apparently typical responses to Gleevec. on monday we'll see if i'm having the other more positive typical responses to Gleevec.