Don Wood Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Just wanted to let people know that a side effect Lucie is having with Alimta is over-tearing in the eyes. She had this when she was taking Taxotere/Carboplatin three years ago. The onc explained that some chemos block the natural drainage ducts in the eyes and the tears spill out to the face instead of draining off. Don't know if anyone else has had a similar experience with chemo. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yes Don, I had the same side effects with Alimta. It got so bad that it was difficult to drive. It soon subsided when I went off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yes Don. Bill had an extreme case of this during his first round of Alimta. It was so bad that his cheeks became chaffed from the tears. Oddly, he didn't have that reaction following his second infusion. Keeping you and Lucie in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 Charlie and Beth, thanks so much for your responses. I passed them on to Lucie and she feels so much better than she is not alone in the tearing problem. Best to you all. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Hi Don, my dad had experience with eye-tearing with Taxotere/Carbo also. Hoping and praying for relief for Lucie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Don, I also had a tearing problem. Two and a half yrs. later my left eye still tears once and awhile. I've been to three eye Dr.'s and they never heard of it. Goes to show you how much Dr.'s don't know about chemo. I think the patients know much more about side effects. We all should collect data and start a book.LOL! Hang in there Lucy. Take care. Love, Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Keith has had a similar problem from the chemo, but instead of his eyes tearing he is having excess draining in his sinuses which are in constant drain mode. He's had the sniffles and runny nose for almost a year straight now. It's not a serious problem, just very annoying to him, and his poor nose is always red and raw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 Frances, Mare and Carleen, thanks so much for your helpful info. Yep, I believe sometimes we know more than the docs. Ain't this board grand?! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Hi Don & Lucie Thomas has the same problem with Alimta. Eyes is so watery. Onc said that's expected and to use natural tears eye drops and visine. God Bless Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 Thanks, Malou. Appreciate the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob-ellen Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hello Everyone, Thank you for posting the side effects that have been experienced with Alimta. We never realized that the "nose running" was possibly one of them. No wonder Bill has been blowing his nose every day since he began treatment. He noticed it mainly when he went to lie down. The sinuses would drain from one side to the other. This is a relief to realize this. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I dont have altima mine is taxotere but yes my eyes tear up alot and i have a runny nose from it. hope lucie gets some relief from it soon,I know its very annoying. Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I am still in AWE at how you all help each other so much each day. This board is more helpful than any Dr out there. What an AMAZING group of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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