Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. This is my nails..although I am asuming mine are bendable because they are soft from growing so fast. I only have the moon shape left on my thumbs. Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. This is my nails..although I am asuming mine are bendable because they are soft from growing so fast. I only have the moon shape left on my thumbs. Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last few months my 2nd and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are growing downward. Anyone have this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last few months my 2nd and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are growing downward. Anyone have this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last few months my 2nd and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are growing downward. Anyone have this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 My word! I used to have moons. Now only on my thumbs, but on my thumbs are purple arcs above the moons. I have receding moons. One thumb nail has lines that make in a bumpy ride. jane > > Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and > minerals in your diet. > > Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an > overactive thyroid. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a > thyroid disorder too. > > This is my nails..although I am asuming mine are bendable because they > are soft from growing so fast. I only have the moon shape left on my > thumbs. > > Kats3boys > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Another big tell, kat..... half moons gone on the fingers are hyper... I lost all of mine years before I went into storm... They still haven't come back. Topper () On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 08:35:07 -0000 "kats3boys" writes: Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. This is my nails..although I am asuming mine are bendable because they are soft from growing so fast. I only have the moon shape left on my thumbs.Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Another big tell, kat..... half moons gone on the fingers are hyper... I lost all of mine years before I went into storm... They still haven't come back. Topper () On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 08:35:07 -0000 "kats3boys" writes: Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. This is my nails..although I am asuming mine are bendable because they are soft from growing so fast. I only have the moon shape left on my thumbs.Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Another big tell, kat..... half moons gone on the fingers are hyper... I lost all of mine years before I went into storm... They still haven't come back. Topper () On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 08:35:07 -0000 "kats3boys" writes: Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. This is my nails..although I am asuming mine are bendable because they are soft from growing so fast. I only have the moon shape left on my thumbs.Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 you know, i never even noticed until i read this- i dont have moons either. i have a couple of nails with a hint of a spot of a moon left, rest have none. wow lol. i have good nails, long, grow with no troubles, but i do have ridges too. also have 2 that started growing downward, like they want to curl. if you guys have that too, they sell nail straightener at beauty supply store, you can use it as a base coat and it helps. also, does anyone have a hard time with their cuticles? as good as my nais may be, my cuticles are just nasty. they just grow and grow, and get thick, you know? its embarassing to get a manicure as it takes like 20 minutes to get it all out of there any ideas on the cuticles? tried lotions and oils, and cutting exposure to really hot water, doesnt help. it is totally thyroid related. > > Diseases that show up in your fingernails > Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body. > Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body long before other symptoms show up. For example, white fingernails can indicate that you have anemia or kidney problems. Pitted brown spots or splits fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > This article will tell of some other diseases and disorders that our fingernails can warn us about so we can go see a doctor for further evaluation. > > > Our fingernails are made of protein, keratin and sulfur. They grow about .05 to 1.2 millimeters a week. Nail differences or abnormalities are often the outcome of nutritional deficiencies or disorders. Seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are suspected. > > > White fingernails with pink near the tops are a sign of cirrhosis of the liver. Moreover, when the entire nail is white it could mean kidney or liver disorders or anemia. > > > White lines across the nail may also indicate liver disease. A half white nail with dark spots on the tip could indicate a kidney disorder. > > > Abnormally thick nails might be due to the blood not circulating properly in the vascular system. > > > Yellow nails can mean there are problems with your liver, diabetes, respiratory disorders or problems with the lymphatic system. Yellow nails can occur many years before the disorder shows up. > > > Dark nails that are flat and/ or thin are a sign of vitamin B (12) deficiency. Sometimes the nail could even be spoon shaped. > > > Brittle nails are a sign of iron deficiency and thyroid problems. You could have impaired kidneys or problems with circulation. > > > Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Pitted brown spots or split fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > Very deep blue nail beds can indicate pulmonary obstruction or emphysema. > > > Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. > > > Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that separate from the nail bed could also indicate a thyroid disorder. Ridges in the nail could mean an infection, or thyroid disorder. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. > > > Nails that resemble hammered brass indicate a tendency toward partial or total hair loss. > > > Nail bending is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Flat nails can indicate Raynaud's disease. This disease affects the circulatory system, which in turn affects the limbs. It leaves hands and feet continually cold. > > > Unusually wide nails that are square can mean a hormonal disorder. > > > Red skin at the very bottom of your nail bed could indicate a connective tissue disorder. > > > Changes in your fingernails may signify disorders somewhere else in your body, so pay close attention to your fingernails and those of your loved ones. > > > > ThyroFeisty(Feisty) > www.thyrophoenix.com > I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. > Sir Winston Churchill > British politician (1874 - 1965) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 you know, i never even noticed until i read this- i dont have moons either. i have a couple of nails with a hint of a spot of a moon left, rest have none. wow lol. i have good nails, long, grow with no troubles, but i do have ridges too. also have 2 that started growing downward, like they want to curl. if you guys have that too, they sell nail straightener at beauty supply store, you can use it as a base coat and it helps. also, does anyone have a hard time with their cuticles? as good as my nais may be, my cuticles are just nasty. they just grow and grow, and get thick, you know? its embarassing to get a manicure as it takes like 20 minutes to get it all out of there any ideas on the cuticles? tried lotions and oils, and cutting exposure to really hot water, doesnt help. it is totally thyroid related. > > Diseases that show up in your fingernails > Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body. > Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body long before other symptoms show up. For example, white fingernails can indicate that you have anemia or kidney problems. Pitted brown spots or splits fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > This article will tell of some other diseases and disorders that our fingernails can warn us about so we can go see a doctor for further evaluation. > > > Our fingernails are made of protein, keratin and sulfur. They grow about .05 to 1.2 millimeters a week. Nail differences or abnormalities are often the outcome of nutritional deficiencies or disorders. Seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are suspected. > > > White fingernails with pink near the tops are a sign of cirrhosis of the liver. Moreover, when the entire nail is white it could mean kidney or liver disorders or anemia. > > > White lines across the nail may also indicate liver disease. A half white nail with dark spots on the tip could indicate a kidney disorder. > > > Abnormally thick nails might be due to the blood not circulating properly in the vascular system. > > > Yellow nails can mean there are problems with your liver, diabetes, respiratory disorders or problems with the lymphatic system. Yellow nails can occur many years before the disorder shows up. > > > Dark nails that are flat and/ or thin are a sign of vitamin B (12) deficiency. Sometimes the nail could even be spoon shaped. > > > Brittle nails are a sign of iron deficiency and thyroid problems. You could have impaired kidneys or problems with circulation. > > > Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Pitted brown spots or split fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > Very deep blue nail beds can indicate pulmonary obstruction or emphysema. > > > Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. > > > Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that separate from the nail bed could also indicate a thyroid disorder. Ridges in the nail could mean an infection, or thyroid disorder. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. > > > Nails that resemble hammered brass indicate a tendency toward partial or total hair loss. > > > Nail bending is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Flat nails can indicate Raynaud's disease. This disease affects the circulatory system, which in turn affects the limbs. It leaves hands and feet continually cold. > > > Unusually wide nails that are square can mean a hormonal disorder. > > > Red skin at the very bottom of your nail bed could indicate a connective tissue disorder. > > > Changes in your fingernails may signify disorders somewhere else in your body, so pay close attention to your fingernails and those of your loved ones. > > > > ThyroFeisty(Feisty) > www.thyrophoenix.com > I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. > Sir Winston Churchill > British politician (1874 - 1965) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 --- betty_flager wrote: > I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last > few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are > growing downward. Anyone > have this? > My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs, and my nails on my index fingers curve downward when they get a little bit of length on them. My pinky nails have a twisty bend when they start getting long. Kathy >^,,^< KitzCat146@... http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104 http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcat kitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messenger kitzcat on MSN Messenger In a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 --- betty_flager wrote: > I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last > few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are > growing downward. Anyone > have this? > My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs, and my nails on my index fingers curve downward when they get a little bit of length on them. My pinky nails have a twisty bend when they start getting long. Kathy >^,,^< KitzCat146@... http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104 http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcat kitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messenger kitzcat on MSN Messenger In a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 --- betty_flager wrote: > I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last > few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are > growing downward. Anyone > have this? > My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs, and my nails on my index fingers curve downward when they get a little bit of length on them. My pinky nails have a twisty bend when they start getting long. Kathy >^,,^< KitzCat146@... http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104 http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcat kitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messenger kitzcat on MSN Messenger In a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hi betty, my nails are bizarre! the right thumb has a normal looking moon, the left has one but is barely noticeable and is deformed looking,instead of a curve shape its like jagged looking-and my left thumbnail is the worst as far as the bumps and ridges.my two middle fingers have very tiny moons, and the rest-none visible at all. all my nails have vertical ridges and bumps, with the left ring finger the worst with a dark red vertical line from top to bottom. i used to have nice nails that i could keep long, now i have to keep them cut very short b/c they crack and split so bad. oh, and my two pointer fingernails will grow up and away from the bed and then the middle part will grow down with the edges remaining lifted up. its actually painful if they get long enough. its weird! nitaKathy Kitzcat wrote: --- betty_flager wrote:> I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last> few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are> growing downward. Anyone > have this?> My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs,and my nails on my index fingers curve downward whenthey get a little bit of length on them. My pinkynails have a twisty bend when they start getting long.Kathy >^,,^<KitzCat146@...http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcatkitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messengerkitzcat on MSN MessengerIn a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hi betty, my nails are bizarre! the right thumb has a normal looking moon, the left has one but is barely noticeable and is deformed looking,instead of a curve shape its like jagged looking-and my left thumbnail is the worst as far as the bumps and ridges.my two middle fingers have very tiny moons, and the rest-none visible at all. all my nails have vertical ridges and bumps, with the left ring finger the worst with a dark red vertical line from top to bottom. i used to have nice nails that i could keep long, now i have to keep them cut very short b/c they crack and split so bad. oh, and my two pointer fingernails will grow up and away from the bed and then the middle part will grow down with the edges remaining lifted up. its actually painful if they get long enough. its weird! nitaKathy Kitzcat wrote: --- betty_flager wrote:> I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last> few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are> growing downward. Anyone > have this?> My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs,and my nails on my index fingers curve downward whenthey get a little bit of length on them. My pinkynails have a twisty bend when they start getting long.Kathy >^,,^<KitzCat146@...http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcatkitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messengerkitzcat on MSN MessengerIn a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Yours sound like mine accept for the pinky finger. Only have moons on thumbs. With Graves disease, my pinky fingernails were lifting from the skin.They are now normal. I read somewhere that when the fingernails grow downward it has something to do with the heart and circulatory. Well, thyroid controls every part of the body. LOL BettyKathy Kitzcat wrote: --- betty_flager wrote:> I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last> few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are> growing downward. Anyone > have this?> My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs,and my nails on my index fingers curve downward whenthey get a little bit of length on them. My pinkynails have a twisty bend when they start getting long.Kathy >^,,^<KitzCat146@...http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcatkitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messengerkitzcat on MSN MessengerIn a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb Happy Holiday Season Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hi Betty, I am Tina , and I only have moons on my thumbs to the rest of my nails are weird like they have a slight white strip through the middle of them they are pink all over except for the white strip and my moons on my thumbnails. now I am not sure what that means just that i am wierd I guess....lol Betty Flager wrote: Yours sound like mine accept for the pinky finger. Only have moons on thumbs. With Graves disease, my pinky fingernails were lifting from the skin.They are now normal. I read somewhere that when the fingernails grow downward it has something to do with the heart and circulatory. Well, thyroid controls every part of the body. LOL BettyKathy Kitzcat wrote: --- betty_flager wrote:> I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last> few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are> growing downward. Anyone > have this?> My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs,and my nails on my index fingers curve downward whenthey get a little bit of length on them. My pinkynails have a twisty bend when they start getting long.Kathy >^,,^<KitzCat146@...http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcatkitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messengerkitzcat on MSN MessengerIn a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb Happy Holiday Season Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Tina JJOIPPKOOUNUJOP'IUJK0--9UTINA MK-099-99\OP'[-0 I]9IKI099 U[ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hi Betty, I am Tina , and I only have moons on my thumbs to the rest of my nails are weird like they have a slight white strip through the middle of them they are pink all over except for the white strip and my moons on my thumbnails. now I am not sure what that means just that i am wierd I guess....lol Betty Flager wrote: Yours sound like mine accept for the pinky finger. Only have moons on thumbs. With Graves disease, my pinky fingernails were lifting from the skin.They are now normal. I read somewhere that when the fingernails grow downward it has something to do with the heart and circulatory. Well, thyroid controls every part of the body. LOL BettyKathy Kitzcat wrote: --- betty_flager wrote:> I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last> few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are> growing downward. Anyone > have this?> My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs,and my nails on my index fingers curve downward whenthey get a little bit of length on them. My pinkynails have a twisty bend when they start getting long.Kathy >^,,^<KitzCat146@...http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcatkitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messengerkitzcat on MSN MessengerIn a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb Happy Holiday Season Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Tina JJOIPPKOOUNUJOP'IUJK0--9UTINA MK-099-99\OP'[-0 I]9IKI099 U[ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Okay let me try this again about my nails my thumbs have half moons and the rest of my nails are all pink with a faint white strip throught the middle of my nails and the thumbs have very evident ridges in them the rest have slight ridges and the middle finger nails are flat and the rest are rounded sorry about the first post I guess this is a bad day again for me I have the shakes today not sure why but I do.My nails are short not real long cause at a certain lenght they split or peel and the middle nails are very bendable the rest a somewhat non bendable. Tinanita lightell wrote: Hi betty, my nails are bizarre! the right thumb has a normal looking moon, the left has one but is barely noticeable and is deformed looking,instead of a curve shape its like jagged looking-and my left thumbnail is the worst as far as the bumps and ridges.my two middle fingers have very tiny moons, and the rest-none visible at all. all my nails have vertical ridges and bumps, with the left ring finger the worst with a dark red vertical line from top to bottom. i used to have nice nails that i could keep long, now i have to keep them cut very short b/c they crack and split so bad. oh, and my two pointer fingernails will grow up and away from the bed and then the middle part will grow down with the edges remaining lifted up. its actually painful if they get long enough. its weird! nitaKathy Kitzcat wrote: --- betty_flager wrote:> I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last> few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are> growing downward. Anyone > have this?> My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs,and my nails on my index fingers curve downward whenthey get a little bit of length on them. My pinkynails have a twisty bend when they start getting long.Kathy >^,,^<KitzCat146@...http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcatkitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messengerkitzcat on MSN MessengerIn a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Tina JJOIPPKOOUNUJOP'IUJK0--9UTINA MK-099-99\OP'[-0 I]9IKI099 U[ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Okay let me try this again about my nails my thumbs have half moons and the rest of my nails are all pink with a faint white strip throught the middle of my nails and the thumbs have very evident ridges in them the rest have slight ridges and the middle finger nails are flat and the rest are rounded sorry about the first post I guess this is a bad day again for me I have the shakes today not sure why but I do.My nails are short not real long cause at a certain lenght they split or peel and the middle nails are very bendable the rest a somewhat non bendable. Tinanita lightell wrote: Hi betty, my nails are bizarre! the right thumb has a normal looking moon, the left has one but is barely noticeable and is deformed looking,instead of a curve shape its like jagged looking-and my left thumbnail is the worst as far as the bumps and ridges.my two middle fingers have very tiny moons, and the rest-none visible at all. all my nails have vertical ridges and bumps, with the left ring finger the worst with a dark red vertical line from top to bottom. i used to have nice nails that i could keep long, now i have to keep them cut very short b/c they crack and split so bad. oh, and my two pointer fingernails will grow up and away from the bed and then the middle part will grow down with the edges remaining lifted up. its actually painful if they get long enough. its weird! nitaKathy Kitzcat wrote: --- betty_flager wrote:> I believe this. Mine have no moons, and in the last> few months my 2nd > and 3rd fingers from the thumb, the nails are> growing downward. Anyone > have this?> My nails have never had moons, except for my thumbs,and my nails on my index fingers curve downward whenthey get a little bit of length on them. My pinkynails have a twisty bend when they start getting long.Kathy >^,,^<KitzCat146@...http://www.chaytongroup.com/modernbill/order/index.php?aid=ka081104http://www.heartwarmers4u.com/members/?kitzcatkitzcat2001 on Yahoo Messengerkitzcat on MSN MessengerIn a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats. - English Proverb __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Tina JJOIPPKOOUNUJOP'IUJK0--9UTINA MK-099-99\OP'[-0 I]9IKI099 U[ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Oh wow I have no cuticles at all ever and I never have to push them back or trim them they just aren't there..... guess that is a good thing for me. Tinalecody wrote: Hi Angie... I have the same nail problems as you... never connected it to thyroid of course...I was very recently dx'd with Hashimoto's and looking back over the years of cycling I know I have had it for at least 3 decades. Unfortunetly for us ladies... doc's prefer to think we are just emotional hypochondriacs. I have been tested for all sorts of autoimmune diseases over the years but no one ever tested for Hashimoto's. In my Medical Ency. its not even mentioned in the auto-immune disorders section. Now , after reading everyone's horror story, I fear I will be undertreated too unless I get very aggressive with my treatment. But right now I have so many other medical issues to deal with some dx'd, some not that are NOT related to thyroid. Right now I am on 100mcg of thyroid and I have noticed quite a bit of improvement. Cody Re: Nails you know, i never even noticed until i read this- i dont have moons either. i have a couple of nails with a hint of a spot of a moon left, rest have none. wow lol. i have good nails, long, grow with no troubles, but i do have ridges too. also have 2 that started growing downward, like they want to curl. if you guys have that too, they sell nail straightener at beauty supply store, you can use it as a base coat and it helps. also, does anyone have a hard time with their cuticles? as good as my nais may be, my cuticles are just nasty. they just grow and grow, and get thick, you know? its embarassing to get a manicure as it takes like 20 minutes to get it all out of there :(any ideas on the cuticles? tried lotions and oils, and cutting exposure to really hot water, doesnt help. it is totally thyroid related.>> Diseases that show up in your fingernails> Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body. > Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body long before other symptoms show up. For example, white fingernails can indicate that you have anemia or kidney problems. Pitted brown spots or splits fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > This article will tell of some other diseases and disorders that our fingernails can warn us about so we can go see a doctor for further evaluation. > > > Our fingernails are made of protein, keratin and sulfur. They grow about .05 to 1.2 millimeters a week. Nail differences or abnormalities are often the outcome of nutritional deficiencies or disorders. Seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are suspected. > > > White fingernails with pink near the tops are a sign of cirrhosis of the liver. Moreover, when the entire nail is white it could mean kidney or liver disorders or anemia. > > > White lines across the nail may also indicate liver disease. A half white nail with dark spots on the tip could indicate a kidney disorder. > > > Abnormally thick nails might be due to the blood not circulating properly in the vascular system. > > > Yellow nails can mean there are problems with your liver, diabetes, respiratory disorders or problems with the lymphatic system. Yellow nails can occur many years before the disorder shows up. > > > Dark nails that are flat and/ or thin are a sign of vitamin B(12) deficiency. Sometimes the nail could even be spoon shaped. > > > Brittle nails are a sign of iron deficiency and thyroid problems. You could have impaired kidneys or problems with circulation. > > > Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Pitted brown spots or split fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > Very deep blue nail beds can indicate pulmonary obstruction or emphysema. > > > Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. > > > Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that separate from the nail bed could also indicate a thyroid disorder. Ridges in the nail could mean an infection, or thyroid disorder. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. > > > Nails that resemble hammered brass indicate a tendency toward partial or total hair loss. > > > Nail bending is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Flat nails can indicate Raynaud's disease. This disease affects the circulatory system, which in turn affects the limbs. It leaves hands and feet continually cold. > > > Unusually wide nails that are square can mean a hormonal disorder. > > > Red skin at the very bottom of your nail bed could indicate a connective tissue disorder. > > > Changes in your fingernails may signify disorders somewhere else in your body, so pay close attention to your fingernails and those of your loved ones. > > > > ThyroFeisty(Feisty)> www.thyrophoenix.com> I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. > Sir Winston Churchill> British politician (1874 - 1965)> Tina JJOIPPKOOUNUJOP'IUJK0--9UTINA MK-099-99\OP'[-0 I]9IKI099 U[ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Oh wow I have no cuticles at all ever and I never have to push them back or trim them they just aren't there..... guess that is a good thing for me. Tinalecody wrote: Hi Angie... I have the same nail problems as you... never connected it to thyroid of course...I was very recently dx'd with Hashimoto's and looking back over the years of cycling I know I have had it for at least 3 decades. Unfortunetly for us ladies... doc's prefer to think we are just emotional hypochondriacs. I have been tested for all sorts of autoimmune diseases over the years but no one ever tested for Hashimoto's. In my Medical Ency. its not even mentioned in the auto-immune disorders section. Now , after reading everyone's horror story, I fear I will be undertreated too unless I get very aggressive with my treatment. But right now I have so many other medical issues to deal with some dx'd, some not that are NOT related to thyroid. Right now I am on 100mcg of thyroid and I have noticed quite a bit of improvement. Cody Re: Nails you know, i never even noticed until i read this- i dont have moons either. i have a couple of nails with a hint of a spot of a moon left, rest have none. wow lol. i have good nails, long, grow with no troubles, but i do have ridges too. also have 2 that started growing downward, like they want to curl. if you guys have that too, they sell nail straightener at beauty supply store, you can use it as a base coat and it helps. also, does anyone have a hard time with their cuticles? as good as my nais may be, my cuticles are just nasty. they just grow and grow, and get thick, you know? its embarassing to get a manicure as it takes like 20 minutes to get it all out of there :(any ideas on the cuticles? tried lotions and oils, and cutting exposure to really hot water, doesnt help. it is totally thyroid related.>> Diseases that show up in your fingernails> Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body. > Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body long before other symptoms show up. For example, white fingernails can indicate that you have anemia or kidney problems. Pitted brown spots or splits fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > This article will tell of some other diseases and disorders that our fingernails can warn us about so we can go see a doctor for further evaluation. > > > Our fingernails are made of protein, keratin and sulfur. They grow about .05 to 1.2 millimeters a week. Nail differences or abnormalities are often the outcome of nutritional deficiencies or disorders. Seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are suspected. > > > White fingernails with pink near the tops are a sign of cirrhosis of the liver. Moreover, when the entire nail is white it could mean kidney or liver disorders or anemia. > > > White lines across the nail may also indicate liver disease. A half white nail with dark spots on the tip could indicate a kidney disorder. > > > Abnormally thick nails might be due to the blood not circulating properly in the vascular system. > > > Yellow nails can mean there are problems with your liver, diabetes, respiratory disorders or problems with the lymphatic system. Yellow nails can occur many years before the disorder shows up. > > > Dark nails that are flat and/ or thin are a sign of vitamin B(12) deficiency. Sometimes the nail could even be spoon shaped. > > > Brittle nails are a sign of iron deficiency and thyroid problems. You could have impaired kidneys or problems with circulation. > > > Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Pitted brown spots or split fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > Very deep blue nail beds can indicate pulmonary obstruction or emphysema. > > > Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. > > > Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that separate from the nail bed could also indicate a thyroid disorder. Ridges in the nail could mean an infection, or thyroid disorder. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. > > > Nails that resemble hammered brass indicate a tendency toward partial or total hair loss. > > > Nail bending is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Flat nails can indicate Raynaud's disease. This disease affects the circulatory system, which in turn affects the limbs. It leaves hands and feet continually cold. > > > Unusually wide nails that are square can mean a hormonal disorder. > > > Red skin at the very bottom of your nail bed could indicate a connective tissue disorder. > > > Changes in your fingernails may signify disorders somewhere else in your body, so pay close attention to your fingernails and those of your loved ones. > > > > ThyroFeisty(Feisty)> www.thyrophoenix.com> I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. > Sir Winston Churchill> British politician (1874 - 1965)> Tina JJOIPPKOOUNUJOP'IUJK0--9UTINA MK-099-99\OP'[-0 I]9IKI099 U[ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Oh wow I have no cuticles at all ever and I never have to push them back or trim them they just aren't there..... guess that is a good thing for me. Tinalecody wrote: Hi Angie... I have the same nail problems as you... never connected it to thyroid of course...I was very recently dx'd with Hashimoto's and looking back over the years of cycling I know I have had it for at least 3 decades. Unfortunetly for us ladies... doc's prefer to think we are just emotional hypochondriacs. I have been tested for all sorts of autoimmune diseases over the years but no one ever tested for Hashimoto's. In my Medical Ency. its not even mentioned in the auto-immune disorders section. Now , after reading everyone's horror story, I fear I will be undertreated too unless I get very aggressive with my treatment. But right now I have so many other medical issues to deal with some dx'd, some not that are NOT related to thyroid. Right now I am on 100mcg of thyroid and I have noticed quite a bit of improvement. Cody Re: Nails you know, i never even noticed until i read this- i dont have moons either. i have a couple of nails with a hint of a spot of a moon left, rest have none. wow lol. i have good nails, long, grow with no troubles, but i do have ridges too. also have 2 that started growing downward, like they want to curl. if you guys have that too, they sell nail straightener at beauty supply store, you can use it as a base coat and it helps. also, does anyone have a hard time with their cuticles? as good as my nais may be, my cuticles are just nasty. they just grow and grow, and get thick, you know? its embarassing to get a manicure as it takes like 20 minutes to get it all out of there :(any ideas on the cuticles? tried lotions and oils, and cutting exposure to really hot water, doesnt help. it is totally thyroid related.>> Diseases that show up in your fingernails> Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body. > Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body long before other symptoms show up. For example, white fingernails can indicate that you have anemia or kidney problems. Pitted brown spots or splits fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > This article will tell of some other diseases and disorders that our fingernails can warn us about so we can go see a doctor for further evaluation. > > > Our fingernails are made of protein, keratin and sulfur. They grow about .05 to 1.2 millimeters a week. Nail differences or abnormalities are often the outcome of nutritional deficiencies or disorders. Seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are suspected. > > > White fingernails with pink near the tops are a sign of cirrhosis of the liver. Moreover, when the entire nail is white it could mean kidney or liver disorders or anemia. > > > White lines across the nail may also indicate liver disease. A half white nail with dark spots on the tip could indicate a kidney disorder. > > > Abnormally thick nails might be due to the blood not circulating properly in the vascular system. > > > Yellow nails can mean there are problems with your liver, diabetes, respiratory disorders or problems with the lymphatic system. Yellow nails can occur many years before the disorder shows up. > > > Dark nails that are flat and/ or thin are a sign of vitamin B(12) deficiency. Sometimes the nail could even be spoon shaped. > > > Brittle nails are a sign of iron deficiency and thyroid problems. You could have impaired kidneys or problems with circulation. > > > Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Pitted brown spots or split fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > Very deep blue nail beds can indicate pulmonary obstruction or emphysema. > > > Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. > > > Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that separate from the nail bed could also indicate a thyroid disorder. Ridges in the nail could mean an infection, or thyroid disorder. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. > > > Nails that resemble hammered brass indicate a tendency toward partial or total hair loss. > > > Nail bending is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Flat nails can indicate Raynaud's disease. This disease affects the circulatory system, which in turn affects the limbs. It leaves hands and feet continually cold. > > > Unusually wide nails that are square can mean a hormonal disorder. > > > Red skin at the very bottom of your nail bed could indicate a connective tissue disorder. > > > Changes in your fingernails may signify disorders somewhere else in your body, so pay close attention to your fingernails and those of your loved ones. > > > > ThyroFeisty(Feisty)> www.thyrophoenix.com> I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. > Sir Winston Churchill> British politician (1874 - 1965)> Tina JJOIPPKOOUNUJOP'IUJK0--9UTINA MK-099-99\OP'[-0 I]9IKI099 U[ Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hi Angie... I have the same nail problems as you... never connected it to thyroid of course...I was very recently dx'd with Hashimoto's and looking back over the years of cycling I know I have had it for at least 3 decades. Unfortunetly for us ladies... doc's prefer to think we are just emotional hypochondriacs. I have been tested for all sorts of autoimmune diseases over the years but no one ever tested for Hashimoto's. In my Medical Ency. its not even mentioned in the auto-immune disorders section. Now , after reading everyone's horror story, I fear I will be undertreated too unless I get very aggressive with my treatment. But right now I have so many other medical issues to deal with some dx'd, some not that are NOT related to thyroid. Right now I am on 100mcg of thyroid and I have noticed quite a bit of improvement. Cody Re: Nails you know, i never even noticed until i read this- i dont have moons either. i have a couple of nails with a hint of a spot of a moon left, rest have none. wow lol. i have good nails, long, grow with no troubles, but i do have ridges too. also have 2 that started growing downward, like they want to curl. if you guys have that too, they sell nail straightener at beauty supply store, you can use it as a base coat and it helps. also, does anyone have a hard time with their cuticles? as good as my nais may be, my cuticles are just nasty. they just grow and grow, and get thick, you know? its embarassing to get a manicure as it takes like 20 minutes to get it all out of there :(any ideas on the cuticles? tried lotions and oils, and cutting exposure to really hot water, doesnt help. it is totally thyroid related.>> Diseases that show up in your fingernails> Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body. > Our fingernails are a window to our bodies' health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger nails can indicate a disorder or a disease somewhere in our body long before other symptoms show up. For example, white fingernails can indicate that you have anemia or kidney problems. Pitted brown spots or splits fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > This article will tell of some other diseases and disorders that our fingernails can warn us about so we can go see a doctor for further evaluation. > > > Our fingernails are made of protein, keratin and sulfur. They grow about .05 to 1.2 millimeters a week. Nail differences or abnormalities are often the outcome of nutritional deficiencies or disorders. Seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are suspected. > > > White fingernails with pink near the tops are a sign of cirrhosis of the liver. Moreover, when the entire nail is white it could mean kidney or liver disorders or anemia. > > > White lines across the nail may also indicate liver disease. A half white nail with dark spots on the tip could indicate a kidney disorder. > > > Abnormally thick nails might be due to the blood not circulating properly in the vascular system. > > > Yellow nails can mean there are problems with your liver, diabetes, respiratory disorders or problems with the lymphatic system. Yellow nails can occur many years before the disorder shows up. > > > Dark nails that are flat and/ or thin are a sign of vitamin B(12) deficiency. Sometimes the nail could even be spoon shaped. > > > Brittle nails are a sign of iron deficiency and thyroid problems. You could have impaired kidneys or problems with circulation. > > > Nails that are very bendable could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Pitted brown spots or split fingernail tips may mean you have psoriasis. > > > Very deep blue nail beds can indicate pulmonary obstruction or emphysema. > > > Nails that crack, peel and chip easily mean you need more protein and minerals in your diet. > > > Brittle, soft nails with a shine and no moon may indicate an overactive thyroid. Nails that separate from the nail bed could also indicate a thyroid disorder. Ridges in the nail could mean an infection, or thyroid disorder. Nails that are like a bumpy road can indicate a thyroid disorder too. > > > Nails that resemble hammered brass indicate a tendency toward partial or total hair loss. > > > Nail bending is a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. > > > Flat nails can indicate Raynaud's disease. This disease affects the circulatory system, which in turn affects the limbs. It leaves hands and feet continually cold. > > > Unusually wide nails that are square can mean a hormonal disorder. > > > Red skin at the very bottom of your nail bed could indicate a connective tissue disorder. > > > Changes in your fingernails may signify disorders somewhere else in your body, so pay close attention to your fingernails and those of your loved ones. > > > > ThyroFeisty(Feisty)> www.thyrophoenix.com> I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals. > Sir Winston Churchill> British politician (1874 - 1965)> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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