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valval
valval Member Posts: 14,911
edited 29. Jun 2009, 13:53 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi what missing from diet if getting white dots under nails :(
val

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  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Found this online for you:

    Don't worry- the white spots on your fingernails are most likely to be caused by a mild zinc deficiency which can be easily corrected by taking a dietary supplement. Zinc is relatively safe and non-toxic so sensible levels of supplementation should do you no harm. I would advise 20-40mg of elemental zinc a day (available from chemists as zinc sulphate). It may take several weeks before any improvement is seen.
    http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/ate/weightandnutrition/203910.html

    Hopefully this will answer the question. More info if you google - zinc "white spots"
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    thanks :D that is great will get some hope u ok have good night val
    val
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I remember years ago my sister used to eat packets of jelly. She said it made her nail stronger. I'm not sure about that one, but it you like sweet things it is nice! :D Love Sue
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    not sure about jelly have enough probs. with weight thanks 4 tip though
    val
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Pitted nails is one of the symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis. Mine have started improving at the moment and getting stronger. I have been in mTX for nearly 4 years now, so hopefully that is why. Ask your consultant if I were you.

    Joyful
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    thanks 4 help every one such a lot of good advice :D
    val

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