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Watery Eyes from 5-FU
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Apr 07, 2005 - 9:51 pm
Hello, I am a colon cancer survivor. I had two rounds of chemo involving the drug 5-FU and its oral counterpart Xeloda. Has anyone who has been on these drugs or others, had tearing up to 1 1/2 years later? Did you have surgery to correct the problem? What did you have done and how did it work? I have just had a DCR performed on my right eye and I guess I will have to wait 2 months until the tubes are removed to know whether or not it is going to help me. I also had my other eye (the "good" eye) irrigated, and now it seems to water more than ever. This is driving me crazy. Any input would be helpful. Thanks, Susan. |
Joined: Jun 2005
Hello, the first I had to do chemo for colon cancer, I was on the 5-FU and my eyes would water up all the time. I had a recurrence back in September last year and now I'm on Xeloda 500 mg 4 pills a day and my eyes still tear up but not like they did when I was on the 5-FU. People thought I was crying. I haven't had to have surgery. I just keep tissues handy. May God continue to bless you.
Joined: Nov 2012
I am also a colon cancer survivor. Just finished my chemo treatment 2 1/2 months ago. Almost from the beginning of the chemo treatments, my eyes started watering constantly. Tears rolled down my face constantly. People think I am crying because I am always using a tissue to wipe my eyes. This Saturday, I have an appointment with the eye doctor to see what she can do to reduce the watering or stop it. Hope I don't need surgery on my eyes.