Guest guest Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Pamela, There is a condition with yellow fingernails, but it slips my mind. I will have to go back and refresh my memory on that one. You obviously have underlying metabolic problems. People with metabolic problems myst be monitored carefully for any signs of muscle weakness or tenderness when taking a statin. You should have never been prescribed a statin if you have kidney problems. This was a reckless mistake by your doctor. We should be able to trust our doctors just the way we trust an airline pilot to fly us safely. But the medical world has changed drasticly in the last two decades. Today " let the consumer beware " applies. We need to look out for our own health in todays world. Bobby > > Ed & Group > > Please can I ask you all a question about yellow/disfigured finger nails. When I was at my worst 8 weeks ago, my face and lips went grey and my finger nails were really yellow with ridges on them, no cuticles, and they were not growing. A couple of articles have said that this can be an enzyme re-action. Has anyone experienced this with Statn Poisoning? > > Also when I was waiting to see my lovely gyne man yesterday I sat and read the Zocor leaflet from start to finish: IT STATED; > > 1. Zocor should not be prescribed for anyone with kidney problems - I do and have been on permanent meds for 5 yrs to stop infection. > > 2. Zocor should not be prescibed for anyone with existing muscle problems - I have ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).Diagnosed in 2003 > > 3.Zocor should be discontinued with a change in blood cell count - my WBC has been low since I have been on the Statins. > > Now is this all my responsibility, should I be the one who detects all this, is this my DR's GET OUT OF JAIL CARD FREE - surely he's the Dr and I'm the patient and he should know if Statins were a suitable drug for me as he prescribed them? > > Pamela SP > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I have not heard that is associated with SMA. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry yellow nails Hi everyone I have SMA and have gradually found that my fingernails are slowly turning yellow, I am wondering if anyone else has had this occur to them and if it is related to the SMA . Doctors don't seem to have any idea. I should add that I do not smoke. thanks in anticipation! Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 From MedicineNet.com Nail discoloration, in which the nails appear white, yellow, or greenish, can result from different infections and conditions of the skin. In about 50% of cases, discolored nails are a result of infections with common fungi that can be found in the air, dust, and soil. There are many species of fungi that can affect nails. By far the most common, however, is called Trichophyton rubrum. This type of fungus has a tendency to infect the skin and is therefore known as a dermatophyte. Pseudomonas is a type of bacteria that infects the nail bed and result in a greenish color to the nails. Red or black nails may result from a hematoma (a collection of blood) under the nail as a result of trauma (including ingrown toenails). Chronic medical conditions also can affect the appearance of the nails. Specific color changes in the nails can be suggestive of diabetes or of liver, kidney, heart, or lung conditions. This is why doctors pay specific attention to nails during a routine physical examination. Other, rare causes of discolored nails include the " yellow nail syndrome, " an inherited condition that results in slow-growing, discolored nails and is associated with lymphedema (swelling of tissues due to the accumulation of fluid) and lung diseases. Nails may also appear lightened to a whitish-yellow color if there has been separation of the nail from the nail bed, termed onycholysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Do you use nail polish at all? Nolen From: T <gtdeakin@...> Subject: yellow nails Date: Sunday, June 28, 2009, 7:58 AM Hi everyone I have SMA and have gradually found that my fingernails are slowly turning yellow, I am wondering if anyone else has had this occur to them and if it is related to the SMA . Doctors don't seem to have any idea. I should add that I do not smoke. thanks in anticipation! Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 show your drs. I had an infection in my bloodstream that put me in ICU while having nails like you described. My sister and 4 loved ones who've passed on with SMA had yellow nail changes when their health deteriorated. Some polish can cause it but double check with a pro > > Hi everyone > I have SMA and have gradually found that my fingernails are slowly turning > yellow, I am wondering if anyone else has had this occur to them and if it > is related to the SMA . Doctors don't seem to have any idea. I should add > that I do not smoke. > thanks in anticipation! > Regards, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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