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Side effects from chemo - watery eyes and runny nose - what can I do to stop this/manage them?

Suki-2
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Is there anything I can do about side effects from my last chemo session of continually watering eyes and runny nose ?  I had both following previous sessions but they did not last as long as they have this time.  Is it because it was my last session so there was a build up in my body ?  The watering eyes really blur my vision and make my eyes sore whereby have to keep blotting them.  Is there anything I can do to stop the watering  ?

  • Hello Suki-2 and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your watery eyes and I can only imagine how frustrating this must be for you. Do let your team know as there may be some eye drops that they can give you to help relieve the symptoms of your watery eyes.

    We have a page on our website about how chemotherapy can affect your eyes

    Trying to put a warm compress on your eyes may also help.

    Do give the nurses a ring on the helpline if you would like to talk things through.

    The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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