Fingernail ridges and thyroid

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Avatar m tn Hi I just want to know what can cause some or all of these combined symptoms, Hair thinning, lost of appetite, a few dark toenails but not all of them, 1 fingernail half light pink half light brown with vertical lines no ridges, wart on ball of both feet and lately some lost of taste (I'm thinking due to thin white film on tongue) I was a Severe smoker until recently when I stopped.
Avatar n tn my post was about nail ridges, i just was making a point that i injure myself daily and dont remember so im not sure if i injured my nail and caused the ridges or if its something else.
Avatar n tn There are also various rheumatological diseases that can present with fingernail symptoms, and if suspected, various anti-antibody tests can be done as well as a referral to a rheumatologist. This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case. Kevin Pho, M.D. www.kevinmd.com www.twitter.
Avatar n tn Ever since I can remember, on my thumbnail and big-toe nail, there has been a strange deterioration. It looks like a series of grooves in the center of the nail (see attached pictures). My fingernails aren't weak or brittle and they're not really falling off or anything. I don't think it's anything serious, but I've always been curious what it is. If anybody could help at all, that would be great.
Avatar f tn Having no moons on the fingers is also a sign. The ridges and cold feet are the only thyroid symptoms I still have, though the ridges aren't as bad as bfore.
1409672 tn?1281487812 Vertical ridges represent a normal aging pattern, though some people consider the presence of ridges to be an indication of the risk of developing athririts. At any rate it is considered normal and medically insignificant.
Avatar m tn So when you go for testing, insist that they run FT3 and FT4 tests, along with TSH, and also thyroid antibodies tests, TPO ab and TG ab. You may well need further testing, but this would be a good start. When available, suggest that you get a copy of the lab report and post results here, so that our many experienced members can help interpret. It is always good to get copies and keep for future reference. The doctor is required to provide a copy upon your request.
Avatar f tn I have read that the fingernail ridges could be due to malabsorption. That coupled with the fatty stool makes me think my liver isn't working properly and digesting the fat as it should. I have weighed the same amount since I was 16 years old, and only gained around 20 lbs when I was pregnant. During my pregnancy, I had Intreheptic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, which is a rare liver disorder that occurs only during pregnancy, but it went away after I gave birth.
691935 tn?1421027090 I have several nails that curve downwards at the ends.
Avatar m tn What do the lines look like and are they colored? If you have fingernail fungus the topicals don't work. You would have to take a prescription oral drug (Lamisil) for three months then it kills the nail. I just went through this with my toe nail. The nail is usually yellowish.
Avatar n tn I had brittle, thin nails with wavy ridges, and white spots in them that went away after the magnesium and calcium issues resolved...I still use papaya enzymes that has also amylase, lipase, and protease in them...They are chewable, and don't taste too bad!
649848 tn?1534633700 Good morning... how is everyone this morning? I hope everyone remembered to turn their clocks back an hour this morning (wherever Daylight Saving Time is practiced). It's a bright sunny day, here, after a couple of days of dark, dreary rain, but it's definitely chillied off and beginning to feel like winter. Of course, it's not as cold here as some other areas, but we're not used to being this cold so early.
2178116 tn?1337609281 I went to a doctor about a month later and the TSH was 5.1, FT3 - 2.4, and FT4 - 1.0. My doctor said it is only borderline and we will check again in 6 months. Is it normal for TSH to go up like that in one month? Should I be trying some natural remedies? I have read deficiency in iodine can cause the problem. Should I take iodine? If so, how much? I am 60 years old.
Avatar f tn My hair is falling out and is dry. My nails are brittle and have ridges. I have difficulty climbing stairs and my joints are stiff in my hands, knees and feet. I have recently become sensitive to certain foods. My throat is sore and my voice is raspy. I don’t like anything around my throat. Can you have a thyroid problem and still have normal levels?
Avatar n tn finger nails suddenly growing horizontal dips and vertical ridges.
Avatar f tn My fingernails are the worst and I am so very tired and weak. They are very soft and thin with ridges. I thought the synthyroid was supposed to help with these issues. Am I wrong and is something else going wrong This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/263637'>Fingernails indicative of thyroid problems?</a>.
Avatar f tn Itchy raised ridges will appear over my body (arms and back mostly). They come and go randomly with seemingly no reason at all. My sister also suffers from these ridges and we don't know what they are. Any help?
Avatar f tn It is an abnormal shape of the fingernail. The nail has raised ridges and is thin and curved inward. This disorder is associated with iron deficiency anemia. The other possibility which can present with nail pitting as well thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin is psoriasis. It is thought that psoriasis occurs when the immune system overreacts, causing inflammation and flaking of skin. My sincere advice is to consult a dermatologist and get these two possibilities probed.
Avatar f tn I am a 50 yr old female and my fingernails are curling over. This started when I had my thyroid remove due to cancer. All my bloodwork, which is done every 6 weeks, comes back normal. I have no heart problems, no ashma or lung problems. I have asked all my doctors but nobody can tell me why this is happening or what can be done about it. What next?
Avatar n tn t do a culture either. This time it definitely is thrush. Very curdy and when I scraped it there was red and it was burning underneath. I called the endo right away to get my TSH checked. Should have the results soon (if she would ever answer her phone!). May TSH was withing normal range (although symptoms still presented) 2.