Fingernails iron

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Avatar n tn I have found out about psoriatic nails, found in people with psoriasis, and ridges and peeling in your finger or toenails has to do with iron. High iron manifests in skin problems, and psoriasis is common in iron disorders. Google it with typing in peeling toenails or fingernails. Here is a link.
Avatar f tn I'm a 50 year old woman and my fingernails have begun to curl as they get longer?
Avatar n tn One and a half month ago, I overexercised (went running a lot more than I was used to) and when I finished, my fingernails were purple/blue. Since then, they have remained purple. A week after that I started developing many other symptoms which I'm quite sure have to do something with that. I went through several tests including EKG, echocardiogram, xray, spirometry, CT scan and blood work. All came back normal. My fingernails had never changed their colour before that incident.
Avatar n tn A zinc deficiency can cause white or light yellow spots on the fingernails.
Avatar f tn Nutritional deficiencies that show up in the fingernails usually are in both hands and in at least 2-3 fingernails. For example, spoon shaped finger nails that can hold a drop of water. This is called the "water drop test" may indicate an iron deficiency; this has been seen in iron deficient patients on dialysis. White spotting in several nails, both hands may indicate a zinc deficiency.
1169104 tn?1303349638 i get them all the time and my Dr said before its lack of iron, there should be iron in your pre-natal vitamin but you may want to consider a liquid form of iron ( I get mine at the health food store) its easier for the body to absorb. I have never had an issue with this but iron can make you constipated. I would take dha to counter act that, also something that I take. I take the expectant mothers pill, 2 a day and have never had poop issues. Both are very important in pregancy!
Avatar n tn ve been taking an iron supplement (18mg) and drinking a spinach smoothy (4 large handfulls of spinach) everyday for the past 2 weeks. I recently had my blood work done and my B12 went up to 500 which was great, but my ferritin serum dropped to 18 (the norm for the minimum level is 11) so I'm low borderline normal. My iron serum was high (outside the normal range on the high end). What does this mean? Does it mean that there is more iron in my blood; however, my body is not absorbing it?
Avatar m tn Anaemia can cause nails to turn pale so this may be what is causing your nail colour changes. Iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and folic acid anaemias are listed causes of low neutrophils. You mention clubbed fingers and digestive issues. Gastrointestinal causes of clubbed nails include celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis. Anaemia is a common symptom of these diseases due to poor absorption in the digestive tract.
Avatar m tn Fatigue is also early sign of iron overload. Docs not screening for this and doing wrong tests, or not suspecting the early signs of iron overload. Look up the symptoms associated with this condition, It can come from many sources, but if you have the genetic form of iron overload, called hereditary hemochromatosis, you are predisposed to storing iron from birth. Majority don't know about this until late in life.
Avatar f tn By waves do you mean horizontal indentations? I'm not sure if I'm right about this, but it might be iron deficiency(again, I'm not sure). Type in your symptoms on the internet and see what it says - and of course, see a doctor and see what he thinks. Maybe he'll run some bloodwork for you. Good luck finding answers.
Avatar f tn but i noticed white stripes going across my toenails - 7 of 10 of them BUT my fingernails are just fine - anyone ever see this before? i am kind of thinking it is a sx of the pegasys, copegus - anyone have any clues???
691935 tn?1421027090 i=833389 If you google curved fingernails you will get alot of info.I have several nails that curve downwards at the ends.
Avatar f tn I also have pretty low iron levels and will be starting my iron supplement today. I notice once in a while I get slightly blue fingernails, but it comes and goes, which is common in anemia. With my anxiety every symptom I have is intensified which really *****! I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow, and I have my first ultrasound Tuesday! I also suspect that it may be twins as they run in the family (both sides) and because I have extreme symptoms.
Avatar f tn Not sure if it helped the hair loss or not, but it helped my fingernails. I finally discontinued the MTX ~1 month ago . About 1 week after stopping MTX, I stopped my folinic acid and my hair loss seems to be worse and also my nails are splitting and my tongue is sore. ( I also had 2 Remicaid infusions 2 months ago in August and 1 week of Arava in May and am on Plaquenil (past 4 months and for awhile in the past).
681148 tn?1437661591 It would be helpful if someone could refresh my memory on which deficiency this could be, so I can ask my doctor about it. Does iron deficiency cause any of this? I have had iron deficiency anemia more than once and suspect I have that again, but I'm wondering what else is likely the cause of these unusual nail conditions. Well, unusual for me anyway.
687079 tn?1230948612 hi today my hands are cold and my fingernails have just the slightest tint of blue to them i am also weak (my thyroid is getting pretty low t4 ) but i get this weakness a lot i checked my bp and it was fine 120/74 heart rate is steady no pain or anything, my lips are not blue - i called the endo and she said low thyroid would not do this so not to worry, i was wondering if anyone else had this? i know we have a lot of symptoms that the docs do not recognize so.....
1674823 tn?1307263620 I have been noted to have domed fingernails but not apparently 'clubbed' They have been like this as long as I can remember What might cause domed nails but not clubbed. ???
Avatar f tn The doctor says my thyroid hormone levels fluctuates as do my symptoms. 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>.
745313 tn?1323142298 I knew about the thinning hair, which I am experiencing to a much, MUCH worse degree than I expected (but hey, it's summer!! ) But I have never read anything about tx affecting your fingernails. It only makes sense, as they are both made of the same thing - but has anyone else had this problem? Mine are awful! They are like paper, thin, peeling, and constantly ripping, even though they are cut completely short.
Avatar f tn Anyone have terrible fingernails with their VDD? I ask because for the past few years my nails have been very blah, the minute they start to grow they just split and peel. Now, I have noticed being on the VD for the past few weeks/months my nails finally seem to be growing slowly and not splitting or peeling, yet anyhow.
1067423 tn?1267740670 Hey there, girl.....I don't know. It sounds terrible. When I was getting chemo, I had an eruption of psoriasis and I lost my toenails and they aren't coming back....chemo ended 5 years ago. I hurt my toes all the time; but I know it would be much worse if it was my finger nails. I wish I could offer some help. Maybe someone will come along and know something helpful. Have you spoken to your doc or your chemo team about this? That's a good place to start.