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...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 --- Tina Hummel wrote: > 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. > > Tina LOL, enjoy it. I have the cuticles from h*ll. They crack and split and they hurt when they do. I also get a lot of hang nails. I've got one now on my right ring finger that is driving me nuts and I don't have my cuticle clippers to get to it to cut it. I walked out of the house without my bag and now I'm paranoid as heck something is going to happen and I'll need my license or wallet for something before I can get back home, which is almost 25 miles away. 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! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 --- Tina Hummel wrote: > 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. > > Tina LOL, enjoy it. I have the cuticles from h*ll. They crack and split and they hurt when they do. I also get a lot of hang nails. I've got one now on my right ring finger that is driving me nuts and I don't have my cuticle clippers to get to it to cut it. I walked out of the house without my bag and now I'm paranoid as heck something is going to happen and I'll need my license or wallet for something before I can get back home, which is almost 25 miles away. 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! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 --- Tina Hummel wrote: > 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. > > Tina LOL, enjoy it. I have the cuticles from h*ll. They crack and split and they hurt when they do. I also get a lot of hang nails. I've got one now on my right ring finger that is driving me nuts and I don't have my cuticle clippers to get to it to cut it. I walked out of the house without my bag and now I'm paranoid as heck something is going to happen and I'll need my license or wallet for something before I can get back home, which is almost 25 miles away. 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! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 I only have half moons on the thumb nails, with a slight hint on both index fingers, but none on any of the other nails, for the last many yrs, at least when I started noticing them. Former hyper from Hashi's? I never was tested for Grave's. Re: Re: Nails 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 () Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 I only have half moons on the thumb nails, with a slight hint on both index fingers, but none on any of the other nails, for the last many yrs, at least when I started noticing them. Former hyper from Hashi's? I never was tested for Grave's. Re: Re: Nails 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 () Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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