Fingernails are Lifting off of Nail Bed

Deb · Guest

The whites of my fingernails are progressing down my nail bed.
I have what look like stripes of color to my nails:
The base of my nails look normal (to me), then a strip of darker pink or red intermixed with the white invading, then the white of my nail.
It is on all nails of both hands.
I’ve went to the doctor who said he didn’t know why that would happen and told me to wear nail polish if it bothers me.

I'll be 52 this year, and I have several medical problems (I have no idea if that makes any difference) and take various drugs.
I’ll list everything I have since I don’t know if anything would contribute:
Hypothyroid Synthroid 137MCG
Sarcoidosis Piroxicam 20MG
Irregular heartbeat Metprolol Tartrate 50MG (But all tests say I don’t have anything wrong)
Slight incontinence Detrol LA 4MG
Rosacea MetroGel .75% & Finacia 15% Gel 50GM
Migraines Maxalt 5mg
Eczema in my ears Elidel 1% cream 30GM
Occasionally serious pain in my back right side that progresses to the front.
No menstrual cycle since November 18, 2006 (but tests say my hormones are normal)
One ovary removed about 20 years ago
I used to get cramps in my legs and feet and was taking potassium and has made life better, but the Dr said to quit because my potassium levels are good.
I also take a multi vitamin.

I don’t use my nails as tools because they are too flimsy and bend easily.
My pinky is getting to be almost half lifted and this just isn't normal.

I only took pictures of my left hand because that was easiest.

Guest · Guest

How long has it been since you've had your thyroid checked? I'm no doctor but have heard this can be a symptom of hypothyroidism. Maybe your medication needs to be adjusted? I have hypothyroidism myself and am treated with Synthroid.

Fingernails are Lifting off of Nail Bed

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