elkiesmom Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Gary has had in the am every day for several weeks blood when he blows his nose. Only first time when he blows his nose the first time in the am. Could it be the Chemo that is causing this? I don't know if I asked this question here before? If i have please excuse me. He was told to use a saline nose spray which he has and it doesn't seem to be helping . He also has been using another spray to clear up the stuffyness. The Onc doesn't seem to be concerned but I would like to hear if anyone else has had the same problem. I wouldn't be concerned but before Chemo Gary has never had this problem. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Hi, Yes, I get that quite often and only since I've been in treatment. I know its from one of my many treatment medications, but not sure which one. Doctor says its not serious unless it doesn't stop. Then I should call him. Thank goodness, I Haven't had that problem. Best to you and Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 My mom has this as well. I think it may be because the chemo dries out the skin so severely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Sometimes the things that don't concern the doctors - because they're normal reactions and not dangerous -are the very things that cause the most annoyance and personal discomfort! Stuffy noses are a pain in the ...nose! Don't need some silly, annoying thing like that right now. Hope someone's suggestions will pay off. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I put a humidifier in the bedroom - it helped during chemo and now with our dry, chilly weather. Might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkiesmom Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 I really thank you all.Both of us have been so worried I even looked up sinus cancer. The Onc can say don't worry but it helps so much to hear you all say that you had the same thing. I love you all Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 my mom had it, too. we thought it was the drying effect of the Tarceva, but it may have been a red flag (that we missed ) that the blood thinners were running amok. doesn't sound like Gary is on any, though, so the humidfier is a good place to start. my mom also experienced some irritation from having the O2 cunulla in her nose all the time, does Gary have supplemental oxygen? anyway, I trust this is a minor thing. keep us posted, and try not to worry. I would have been researching sinus cancer, too. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I've had the same problem especially since it has turned cold. I'm pretty sure in my case, it is just dry nasal passages from running the heater at night. After the first "blow" in the morning, mine clears up too. Keep using the saline drops, and if he wakes up in the night for any reason, have him use the drops then too. The more, the better. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Had bloody noses and attributed it to the Iressa since it also made my skin so very dry. praying for healing for Gary. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midge Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I think it may be because of the decrease in the platelet count. I had this throughout my treatment and that is what I attributed to...not to worry, a normal thing when counts are lower than normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbn Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 My nose bleeds like crazy. My Onc says the chemo dries out the skin and mucous membranes...thus the bloody nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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