on a positve note

valval

well my nails look nearly normal before going on sulfa they all had ridges running from tip to base but you can hardly see any now the nails look nearly normal (well normal for me lol) just thought would share that with you val

dreamdaisy

That, my lovely, is a very good thing. I am fortunate in that so far the PsA has not really affected my nails viz ridges and pitting etc, and I do my best to keep them looking nice as it is a boost to morale! Get thee to a manicurist when you can - I have mine done every three weeks and I am sure that that care (as well as the maintenance I do) helps them to stay relatively strong. DD

marrianne

I am glad of some happy things re these drugs ,I was ofered Sulfa ..with the meth but declined as my eyes are not good ,The meth made my hair fall out and my nails have never recoverd , Val and DD... do you take suppliments ? .........I am on daily calcium and paint my nails with nail envy every couple of days but they are in terrible condition Marrianne

Folara

That's really good Val. Go and get them all done now as a well deserving treat.

Fols x

dreamdaisy

Hi Marianne, I am sorry to read of your troubles with the meds - one of the most frustrating things is that we all react so differently to the same stuff. :roll: I've been on sulph for a good long time and the only major trouble I have had with it is the development of tinnitus but it has not, as yet, affected my eyes. I do injected meth and yes, hair falls out but whether that is the drug, ageing or a combination of both I don't know. I block the bath plug hole with a sink strainer to catch all the loose hairs and on some days it gets very full indeed. (Our shower is an over-bath one and I can't be bothered with trying to unblock plug holes any more.)

I too use Nail Envy and also the Avoplex oil (twice daily). Carol (who does my nails for me) says that it is a feed for the nails (though why dead stuff needs feeding is beyond me!) It does make a difference though: I became very sloppy with the nail care over Christmas with the nett result that they were breaking at the drop of a hat: now I'm back into the routine they are growing nice and strong again. I always wear gloves in the winter and rubber gloves for all household chores. I'm never far from a tub of handcream and I also regularly rub some nice thick cuticle cream in, stuff I bought from Avon. I don't take supplements apart from a calcium with added Vit D (when I remember :roll: ) DD

lindalegs

My nails have always had ridges on even when a child and they're quite weak and bendy. No medication has ever altered that. I like to keep them very short as I don't like it when they catch on things.

Good news about your nails Val, you should treat yourself to some lovely coloured varnish or a manicure.

Luv,

valval

well do not want to cover them up as they look so shinny and nearly smooth lol (they do break a bit easy still so are quite short ) thanks for your replys hope you all have great easter.
no do not take supliments have tried loads but take so many meds these days just can not face any more tabs

jillyb1

My nails aren't too bad having been nourished and looked after for most of my life ; my problem is that having depuytrens and therefore mishapen claws instead of hands ; I can no longer apply nail varnish . I now cheat by wearing falsies instead ( nails that is ) , they are surprisingly natural looking . Jillyb