Watery eyes

Jean T. Szabo

Have watery eyes all of the time, runny nose. Started after my 2nd Chemo and seems to be a permanent side effect. My last Chemo is next Tuesday; hoping for no side effects.
Anyone have any ideas on the watery eyes?

Heatherbelle

Jean,
I had the same thing
Jean,
I had the same thing all the time while on chemo. My eyes finally stopped watering 1-2 weeks post chemo.
It was fall when I had chemo, the peak of my allergy season. I didn't know if it was the chemo itself making my eyes water, or the fact that it was allergy season & i had barely any eye lashes & it was allergens getting in my eyes, but I found over the counter allergy eye drops (walmart brand, and simply called "Allergy Eye Drops") worked very well at somewhat controlling the watering. I put a few drops in each morning & that really helped.
Congrats at being at the end of the chemo tunnel! I bet you're SUPER excited about getting that last one done! I'm happy for you!!!
*hugs*
Heather

Boppy_of_6

Heatherbelle said:

Jean,
I had the same thing
Jean,
I had the same thing all the time while on chemo. My eyes finally stopped watering 1-2 weeks post chemo.
It was fall when I had chemo, the peak of my allergy season. I didn't know if it was the chemo itself making my eyes water, or the fact that it was allergy season & i had barely any eye lashes & it was allergens getting in my eyes, but I found over the counter allergy eye drops (walmart brand, and simply called "Allergy Eye Drops") worked very well at somewhat controlling the watering. I put a few drops in each morning & that really helped.
Congrats at being at the end of the chemo tunnel! I bet you're SUPER excited about getting that last one done! I'm happy for you!!!
*hugs*
Heather

Here too
I had the same thing too. It was like I was crying but at the same time my eyes were dry. Mine also went away a couple of weeks after last tx. I used eye drops that were natural tears. This is just another of the many things chemo does I guess. God Bless
(((Hugs))) Janice

Rague

My eyes and nose 'ran'
My eyes and nose 'ran' continually which on A/C but not Taxol. My Dr. said to use OTC Moisturizing eye drops. worked pretty good. There was one brand that seemed to work better for me but don't remember which one it was.

Susan

Kathy09

eyes
Been about a year now and one eye surgery to put a drain tube in. I still have eyes watering, can't wear make up it wipes away, my eye lashes are just barely coming in. I had tatoos on both by eyebrows and eye liner to make me feel more normal. What were you on, it was the Taxotere that got me the worst.

Kat11

Watery eyes & runny nose can
Watery eyes & runny nose can all be a side affect of chemo. I had this for the most part all the way through chemo. Just make sure you carry plenty of tissue.

sea60

Yes Jean, that's the side effect.
It was so embarrasing at work because I would have to tell people that what they were telling me wasn't moving me to tears but that it was the medication I was on.

Tears would just start streaming!

It will pass once you're finished.

Blessings and hugs,

Sylvia

carkris

sea60 said:

Yes Jean, that's the side effect.
It was so embarrasing at work because I would have to tell people that what they were telling me wasn't moving me to tears but that it was the medication I was on.

Tears would just start streaming!

It will pass once you're finished.

Blessings and hugs,

Sylvia

your eyes water because they
your eyes water because they are dry weird huh? My vision actually got blurry until i started using moisturizing eye drops. Your nose runs because you have no nose hair. Mine improved also after chemo!! now dont need to use eye drops at all. and I was using them at least 3 times a day.

phoenixrising

Hi Jean, I had the same
Hi Jean, I had the same problem during chemo. I seem to remember though someone on here mentioning it was because we were dehydrated...I don't know how true it is but something to think about.
hugs
jan

jessiesmom1

Watery like a faucet
That is how I describe my eyes. I had 4 rounds of A/C and 12 rounds of Taxotere. My last chemo was on Aug. 4th and my eyes are STILL watery. I even went to the opthamologist to see what is going on with this. He prescribed some Lotemax eye drops that did nothing whatsoever for me. He said my tear ducts have not been damaged and this is a well known side effect of Taxotere. Joy. I do have a few eyelashes (but not like before) and also cannot wear eye makeup of any sort due to the watering, rubbing and wiping. He said it will disappear over time but did not say how MUCH time.

Jean T. Szabo

jessiesmom1 said:

Watery like a faucet
That is how I describe my eyes. I had 4 rounds of A/C and 12 rounds of Taxotere. My last chemo was on Aug. 4th and my eyes are STILL watery. I even went to the opthamologist to see what is going on with this. He prescribed some Lotemax eye drops that did nothing whatsoever for me. He said my tear ducts have not been damaged and this is a well known side effect of Taxotere. Joy. I do have a few eyelashes (but not like before) and also cannot wear eye makeup of any sort due to the watering, rubbing and wiping. He said it will disappear over time but did not say how MUCH time.

Bags
The watery eyes are always tearing. The whiping away or dabbing with kleenex is causing "bags" or "wrinkles" under my eyes now. Got some good moisturizer at the Look Good Feel Better workshop today. Will put some on overnight. If the eys stop watering then the skin will repair itself, right? This makes me look a lot older than before. Using Walgreens brand eyedrops but only in the morning, should I be using that more often?

carkris

Jean T. Szabo said:

Bags
The watery eyes are always tearing. The whiping away or dabbing with kleenex is causing "bags" or "wrinkles" under my eyes now. Got some good moisturizer at the Look Good Feel Better workshop today. Will put some on overnight. If the eys stop watering then the skin will repair itself, right? This makes me look a lot older than before. Using Walgreens brand eyedrops but only in the morning, should I be using that more often?

I was told 3 times a day. I
I was told 3 times a day. I also used an eye lubricating ointment at night, but it makes your eyes blurry so I had to do it the last hing before going to bed. so I did am, lunch, dinner and night (ointment)

tgf

carkris said:

I was told 3 times a day. I
I was told 3 times a day. I also used an eye lubricating ointment at night, but it makes your eyes blurry so I had to do it the last hing before going to bed. so I did am, lunch, dinner and night (ointment)

I remember
Oh yes ... I remember the teary eyes ... and runny nose. It finally dawned on me that it was because my eyelashes were coming out ... and I guess the little hairs in my nose too. The itchy eyes really drove me nuts ... but I just "toughed-it" out ... and it finally stopped. The nose thing was something else! Every morning when I'd get up ... and blow my nose there would be globs of blood (sorry for being so graphic!) ... but I never got a real "bloody nose." I've read on this board that many people do ... so I guess that's "normal" too. It's really surprising how many "little" side effects we never think about ... the eyes, nose ... and oh ... have you gotten the "nail thing"? Many people lose nails or have them get very discolored. We always think of the main side effects as losing our hair and maybe nausea from chemo ... but there are many other things that go on with our body ... that are also "normal" for what we are going through. It's just one big adventure after another.

hugs.
Teena

Jean T. Szabo

tgf said:

I remember
Oh yes ... I remember the teary eyes ... and runny nose. It finally dawned on me that it was because my eyelashes were coming out ... and I guess the little hairs in my nose too. The itchy eyes really drove me nuts ... but I just "toughed-it" out ... and it finally stopped. The nose thing was something else! Every morning when I'd get up ... and blow my nose there would be globs of blood (sorry for being so graphic!) ... but I never got a real "bloody nose." I've read on this board that many people do ... so I guess that's "normal" too. It's really surprising how many "little" side effects we never think about ... the eyes, nose ... and oh ... have you gotten the "nail thing"? Many people lose nails or have them get very discolored. We always think of the main side effects as losing our hair and maybe nausea from chemo ... but there are many other things that go on with our body ... that are also "normal" for what we are going through. It's just one big adventure after another.

hugs.
Teena

Teena
Good to know others have had these experiences. Yes, my nails are brittle and turning purple. Going for a manicure to get them all one low length and put on "hard as nails", two coats so they don't break. Dry, cracking skin on hands; using vasaline or Aquaphor on that. What kind of moisturizer should I use for the "bags" that are dveloping from the whiping of the watery eyes?

weazer

Jean T. Szabo said:

Teena
Good to know others have had these experiences. Yes, my nails are brittle and turning purple. Going for a manicure to get them all one low length and put on "hard as nails", two coats so they don't break. Dry, cracking skin on hands; using vasaline or Aquaphor on that. What kind of moisturizer should I use for the "bags" that are dveloping from the whiping of the watery eyes?

Preperation H
Jean, I know that sounds wierd, but thats and old beauty tip, to take the inflamation down around your eyes and I'm sure it will moisturize also?
Karie : )

cahjah75

Jean
My left eye drips and my right eye twitches and they're both dry. I use Visine Tears occasionally. My nails have white ridges and are brittle but very little discoloration. They actually grow quite fast and I have to trim them every 2 weeks. I finished chemo last week and am hoping the nails get stronger. My hands and feet have started to crack even though I always use cream. So today I slathered my heels with Aquaphor and put socks on. Will redo tonight and sleep with socks. I also have cotton gloves to wear at night so I can lather my hands with the Aquaphor. My lips have been very dry so continue to put moisturers on and try not to lick my lips. This too shall pass as we get further from chemo - I pray!
Char

carkris

cahjah75 said:

Jean
My left eye drips and my right eye twitches and they're both dry. I use Visine Tears occasionally. My nails have white ridges and are brittle but very little discoloration. They actually grow quite fast and I have to trim them every 2 weeks. I finished chemo last week and am hoping the nails get stronger. My hands and feet have started to crack even though I always use cream. So today I slathered my heels with Aquaphor and put socks on. Will redo tonight and sleep with socks. I also have cotton gloves to wear at night so I can lather my hands with the Aquaphor. My lips have been very dry so continue to put moisturers on and try not to lick my lips. This too shall pass as we get further from chemo - I pray!
Char

the eyedrops I liked were
the eyedrops I liked were refresh. and I used them routinely and it really helped. prior to using them my eyesight was altered. now I dont need them at all.

Alexis F

carkris said:

your eyes water because they
your eyes water because they are dry weird huh? My vision actually got blurry until i started using moisturizing eye drops. Your nose runs because you have no nose hair. Mine improved also after chemo!! now dont need to use eye drops at all. and I was using them at least 3 times a day.

I use moisturizing eye
I use moisturizing eye drops. I think there were some brands listed on here before. What did your oncologist recommend?

TerryB

Watery Eyes...
I am having this problem and just Googled it which brought me right to this message board. I am so reassured to read that others have this problem (after second chemo treatment) and I thank everyone for sharing their experiences and suggested remedies. I thought I was having an allergic reaction to the cosmetics and creams from the "Look Good Feel Better" session I attended early last week. But after several days of going without and cleansing, it is still an issue. I hadn't thought it might be due to dry eyes so I will continue to use the "GenTeal" drops I have on hand.

Good luck to everyone during treatment! I will be half way through after my third treatment next week - woo hoo! Can't wait to finish this and radiation and go back to work! Terry B.