chemo and nose bleeds

AnneBehymer
AnneBehymer Member Posts: 738 Member
I am new to chemo I have had three so far and will be havingmy four next Thursday. My question is does chemo cause nose bleeds. I have not had a nose bleed since I was a child and today when I blew my nose it started a nose bleed it lasted for about four minutes and I just don't know if it was a simple nose bleed or if it has to do with the chemo.

Anne

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  • Radioactive34
    Radioactive34 Member Posts: 391 Member
    I normally do not have
    I normally do not have nosebleeds at all. But since starting chemo I have had bloodly snot. I mentioned it to my oncologist. He said I was loosing my nose hairs too and that the sinuses were bleeding. He almost mentioned that most people had a constant runny nose.

    Not sure if it helps....always ask the doctor.
  • AnneBehymer
    AnneBehymer Member Posts: 738 Member

    I normally do not have
    I normally do not have nosebleeds at all. But since starting chemo I have had bloodly snot. I mentioned it to my oncologist. He said I was loosing my nose hairs too and that the sinuses were bleeding. He almost mentioned that most people had a constant runny nose.

    Not sure if it helps....always ask the doctor.

    thanks I also have been
    thanks I also have been having a runny nose I thought it was just my allergies but maybe it is from the chemo also. I will talk with my doctor about both thanks for the info

    Anne
  • sarahb74
    sarahb74 Member Posts: 81 Member
    I had nosebleeds
    quite often when I was on carbo/taxol, especially when I blew my nose but it could just happen for no reason too. Now I'm on doxil and haven't had any bleeds so far. I've had a runny nose with both types of chemo.
  • antcat
    antcat Member Posts: 270
    Nose bleeds
    Hi Anne, it's something that you wrote about nose bleeds. Because I've been having nose bleeds for the past 3 months and I never posted anything. I am presently on Taxotere and I get a dose every week for 3 weeks in a row. When the 2nd dose comes around, I start to get nose bleeds and it lasts straight thru the beginning of my rest period. I normally keep a diary of how I feel and the nose bleeds start on day 8, continue for 14 days and then end the Monday of the week I'm to start chemo all over again. I mentioned this to the oncologist last month, but the answer I got was "your room is probably dry". Well, I could understand that in the winter with heat but not in the summer. I had originally brought this to the attention of my primary care doc and he said when a person is on chemo, it affects the nasal passages, throat, stomach etc. So, he suggested I use a saline spray and put vaseline in my nose and even though I still get a bloody discharge when I blow my nose, it does help to clear up. So, once again, I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one experiencing this. And, last week I had my 3rd cycle of Taxotere chemo and now I have watery eyes. I did ask the oncologist about it today and just got the answer that this is a side effect of Taxotere.
  • AnneBehymer
    AnneBehymer Member Posts: 738 Member
    antcat said:

    Nose bleeds
    Hi Anne, it's something that you wrote about nose bleeds. Because I've been having nose bleeds for the past 3 months and I never posted anything. I am presently on Taxotere and I get a dose every week for 3 weeks in a row. When the 2nd dose comes around, I start to get nose bleeds and it lasts straight thru the beginning of my rest period. I normally keep a diary of how I feel and the nose bleeds start on day 8, continue for 14 days and then end the Monday of the week I'm to start chemo all over again. I mentioned this to the oncologist last month, but the answer I got was "your room is probably dry". Well, I could understand that in the winter with heat but not in the summer. I had originally brought this to the attention of my primary care doc and he said when a person is on chemo, it affects the nasal passages, throat, stomach etc. So, he suggested I use a saline spray and put vaseline in my nose and even though I still get a bloody discharge when I blow my nose, it does help to clear up. So, once again, I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one experiencing this. And, last week I had my 3rd cycle of Taxotere chemo and now I have watery eyes. I did ask the oncologist about it today and just got the answer that this is a side effect of Taxotere.

    I too have watery eyes again
    I too have watery eyes again I thought it was just my allergies by this chemo stuff sucks I will try what your doctor sugested for the bloody nose and see if that works thanks

    Anne
  • wfisaac
    wfisaac Member Posts: 60
    I didn't have outright blood
    I didn't have outright blood dripping nose bleeds but every time I blew my nose there was a considerable amount of blood. My oncologist did tell me it was normal because the membrane does get a little thin and irritated.

    And I also did learn that the big reason for the runny nose is because of all the hair being gone. The hair normally acts as a measure to prevent the normal nasal dripping we have but with it gone, there's nothing to prevent it from dripping. Oh the joys!! :-)
  • Tethys41
    Tethys41 Member Posts: 1,382 Member
    wfisaac said:

    I didn't have outright blood
    I didn't have outright blood dripping nose bleeds but every time I blew my nose there was a considerable amount of blood. My oncologist did tell me it was normal because the membrane does get a little thin and irritated.

    And I also did learn that the big reason for the runny nose is because of all the hair being gone. The hair normally acts as a measure to prevent the normal nasal dripping we have but with it gone, there's nothing to prevent it from dripping. Oh the joys!! :-)

    runny, bloody noses
    I had bloody noses while on chemo. I started putting vitamin E oil in my nose every morning and before bed, and that healed things nicely. The problem went away before I finished chemo. Also, Avastin will give you a runny nose.
  • AnneBehymer
    AnneBehymer Member Posts: 738 Member
    Tethys41 said:

    runny, bloody noses
    I had bloody noses while on chemo. I started putting vitamin E oil in my nose every morning and before bed, and that healed things nicely. The problem went away before I finished chemo. Also, Avastin will give you a runny nose.

    I really love this site
    I really love this site being new to chemo and cancer I have gotten a lot of infor and alson knowing that I am not going through this alone is great

    Anne
  • carolenk
    carolenk Member Posts: 907 Member

    I really love this site
    I really love this site being new to chemo and cancer I have gotten a lot of infor and alson knowing that I am not going through this alone is great

    Anne

    Sinus buster
    OK, here's a thought: there is an over-the-counter product (Sinus Buster) that contains diluted cayenne pepper and it is designed to be used for sinus congestion.

    Cayenne pepper, as an herbal remedy, is also used to stop bleeding so it's worth trying Sinus Buster for the nosebleed problem. I've seen the nasal spray for sale at Walgreen's. It it is a little shocking at first but I've tried it myself and it is tolerable...however, not for sissys.

    Carolen
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    carolenk said:

    Sinus buster
    OK, here's a thought: there is an over-the-counter product (Sinus Buster) that contains diluted cayenne pepper and it is designed to be used for sinus congestion.

    Cayenne pepper, as an herbal remedy, is also used to stop bleeding so it's worth trying Sinus Buster for the nosebleed problem. I've seen the nasal spray for sale at Walgreen's. It it is a little shocking at first but I've tried it myself and it is tolerable...however, not for sissys.

    Carolen

    The inside of my nonstrils
    was dry cracked. I would blow my nose and the blood flowed. Once I was done with chemo it didn't happen anymore.

    Karen
  • Radioactive34
    Radioactive34 Member Posts: 391 Member
    kikz said:

    The inside of my nonstrils
    was dry cracked. I would blow my nose and the blood flowed. Once I was done with chemo it didn't happen anymore.

    Karen

    I so look forward to no more
    I so look forward to no more bloodly snot. I normally have dry sinus due to allergies but not this bad.
  • edwardrisell
    edwardrisell Member Posts: 1
    Nosebleeds

    I have recently started chemo for prostate cancer.  I have had 3 sessions so far.  I started to notice that my nose was very dry, and about an hour ago, blood poured out of my one nostril.  Seems like this is typical for someone going through chemo. My head feels clear, but this blood really scares me.  Should I be terribly concerned?

  • bluesmama
    bluesmama Member Posts: 125 Member
    yep. i get a trickle from my

    yep. i get a trickle from my right nostril. it gets dry and you can lose your nose hairs which exposes your nasal passages to more drying. interestingly, it's my left nostril that's lost all the hairs and is drippy. the right one just gets a little bloody sometimes. if it's lots of blood though, call your nurse/doctor. you don't want open cuts/wounds of any kind while on chemo anyway so they may have some suggestions as to help avoid them.

  • MaryVig
    MaryVig Member Posts: 37
    Thanks for these messages

    i was wondering about nose bleeds. My noose has not bled, but like others I am seeing traces of blood when I blow my nose. i will be having my day 15 taxol in 12 hours, so I've only had 2 prior infusions. Thank you all so much for the Vaseline, Vit E, and saline suggestions (I can't try the pepper one). These forums and the contributors are a blessing in my life!

  • mr bill
    mr bill Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2017 #16
    Nose bleeds runny nose

    Nose bleeds, runny nose, very watery eyes, all seem to go with the Taxotere.  Also a nasty rash on my back and very rough throat. I sometimes wonder if I am allergic to the Taxotere.  All that and then add on se's of Nuelasta. Goes from Mr. Bill to Mr. Yuk.

  • Minniesue
    Minniesue Member Posts: 3
    edited January 2018 #17
    Nose bleeds

    i to am having that same issue with nose bleeds it usually starts with my second treatment which was today my oncologist also says it is the chemo that is doing it. The only problem is with me with the bleeding it brings my blood counts down and I wind up getting blood transfusion. I have been going through treatments on and off since 2016 but this time they give me avastin and when I was not taking it I had one nose bleed the whole time and only 1 transfusion. Good luck God bless just keep your spirits up.

  • evolo58
    evolo58 Member Posts: 293 Member
    I certainly know I had them.

    I certainly know I get them. More like dried bloody snot (sorry) than dripping blood, but it's fun when I blow my nose! The problem seemed worse during the first session. It seems to have died down during the second, but every once in a while, it surprises me.

    (Sorry ... didn't realize I was responding to an old original post. But this might be of interest to those concerned, anyway.)

  • Fighter8
    Fighter8 Member Posts: 1
    edited February 2020 #19
    Yes, that's me!!

    the teary eyes, bloody nose (I devloped a cold first) and just now started with the nose bleeds. of there is the upset stomach . Oh, Please, PLEASE let this be over. now to move on to the next part of my treatments/health plan. I just want to get back doing .