Hi Red, I think many of us have noticed a degree of blurring or fuzziness to our vision during chemotherapy, yet double vision is distinct. You say it lasts only briefly, and has occured intermittantly, which is good in the sense it is not persistent or always there. But best to call back to your oncologist for guidance; perhaps they'll have you seen sooner, or get in to see an opthomologist during your two weeks off. 

It's good you keep on top as you do. Funny things can happen while on chemotherapy, so a call back to your oncologist seems appropriate.

I'll be thinking of you, and post back should you wish to.

Tender 

My onc. office has a nurse who will call back the same day; if not, it's ok to bother the on-call doc at night too.  Blurred or double vision seems like a qol issue that you shouldn't have to put up with.  Just my two cents.

I used to feel bad about bothering the docs but then I figured out that my onc. office has gotten paid $60K to treat me.  That puts me in the "important customer" category in my book, so I stopped feeling guilty about bothering them with my questions.  (Not saying that you are at all, just saying that that's how I felt about it.)

Hope the vision issues get resolved and that you feel lots better soon!

My mouth sores got better with sucking on ice chips during the chemo infusions, and with the magic mouthwash.  But they hurt like heck during chemo.   

Hi,

Im just finishing my chemo and I have episodes of blurred vision as well. I dont think it is uncommon.

Just so you know I feel EXACTLY the same way with all the changes  we have to get used to its OVERWHELMING!!!!!!!!

Im actually glad you vented because I didnt dream anyone else was dealing with the painful hemorrhoids..

Ive said this many times I WANT MY OLD LIFE BACK

hugs in va

kim 

Some chemo meds can cause your eyes to dry.  Always check with your Onc first but simple eye drops may help this problem..rosebud

Hi Red,

Hang in there it does get better!

I had occular migranes when I was going through chemo (was done in Feb.) as well as blurred vision. It was very freaky and scary, ?i called oncologist and they said that it was not a side effect of chemo, but I think that is rediculous now. I know it was. My ob (I was pregnant at the time as well) saw me right away with the problem and said to keep track of the episodes and if they occur more and more frequently to call again. They did bloodworrk ect. to make sure it wasn't something else causing the problem.

My vision did take a while to get back to normal. I din't have any occular migraines after I had been done with chemo for a month or so.

I think the whole thing just puts so much stress on your body that it reacts in different ways.

I will keep you in my prayers,

Judy

Red and Kimmie,

For your hemorroids try Tucks medicated pads with Witch Hazel.  They helped for me and OMG mine hurt and bleed so bad.  It has been about two wks now and they don't hurt as bad and they don't bleed.  I also am almost finished with chemo but I to have had problems with my vision.  My Drs. office actually told me that this would be a side affect of the chemo and that when I am done should probably have my eyes checked.  I mean just think about it they are poisoning the whole body with the chemo and it has to affect the other organs as well. 

I am looking forward to my last tx that is the only thing at this point that is keeping me holding on.