Docetaxel and Excessive Tearing

[MJCA]

Hi Gents,

I have been experiencing excessive tearing as a SE from Docetaxel. I have an appointment with an ophthalmologist, but it’s over one month away.

If you have experienced this SE, what helped the issue? All I am doing now are warm compresses and Vaseline around my eyes for dry skin.

Thanks so much! Your advice is greatly appreciated.

[Vangogh1961]

I had tearing and sinus drainage related to loss of eyelashes and nasal hairs.

[rsgdmd in reply to Vangogh1961]

Same here; runny nose and runny eyes. Gradually improved as eyelashes and nose hairs came back.

[RoseDoc]

It’s not an unusual side effect. It usually goes away within a month or so after your last treatment.

I’m 6 weeks out. Still have muscle aches and slight loss of taste. Give it a couple of months and most SE’s resolve. The neuropathies take longer.

[MJCA in reply to RoseDoc]

I’m at the same place as you. Some days the tearing is really bad. Not much neuropathy. Thanks!

[RoseDoc in reply to MJCA]

Yea, the tearing stopped last week. One day I noticed it was gone!

Hang in there!

[Vangogh1961 in reply to MJCA]

Mine wasn't tearing, it was runny nose and I had to carry a kleenex with me for a couple of weeks. (Things they don't tell you about chemo).

[MJCA in reply to Vangogh1961]

Yes, I have that too. But I don’t know whether that’s due to the chronic sinusitis that started at the tail end of Covid in February. I am waiting to see an ENT.

[slpdvmmd]

Blockage of the lacrimal system is a well known side effect of taxane chemo. Usually resolves.

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[MJCA in reply to slpdvmmd]

Oh holy mother of G-d. I don’t need nor want another surgical procedure. That article is kind of scary.

[slpdvmmd in reply to MJCA]

you very well may never need surgery. I touched base with my ophthalmologist when I had tearing and watchful waiting worked out.

[j-o-h-n]

Have you ever had Bell's Palsy?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 07/26/2023 7:20 PM DST