Since last year I have noticed that my finger are purple under the nail. Anyone had this? Other people are starting to notice weird Any help would be appreciated Thanks, Mimi
Posted by Svengali Eyes (Member # 6118) on :
Purple nails could be a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Bluish nails can be circulatory, heart or lung problems. Like asthma or emphysema.
Has your doctor noticed?
Sven
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Posted by mimi (Member # 6680) on :
I didn't think to ask. Dumb of me but I had so many other questions. I will ask at my next appt. Thanks for the response and help
Posted by Jellybelly (Member # 7142) on :
Mimi
Can I ask a few other questions? Are your hands and feet pale or cold? Do you happen to have a bluish lace like pattern on your arms, legs and possibly torso?
If any of those other symtoms are present, then I'm thinking along the lines of possible circulation problems like Sven mentioned. Circulation problems are very commom amongst us. One that affects us more then the general population is ISAC Syndrome, it is a form of hypercoagulation. Might be something you just want to consider and of course talk to your doctor about:}
Posted by mimi (Member # 6680) on :
Jellybelly thank you for your response I don't have any of the things you mentioned except my hands and feet are always cold. I will ask my LLMD. Thanks again, Mimi
Posted by ArtistDi (Member # 2297) on :
Could be a symptom of Raynaud's--when circulation in hands isn't working well. Does this happen when you get into a cold environ- ment? I find my fingertips shrivel up when I am cold....like I had been in the bath tub too long.
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Posted by bobdavis (Member # 510) on :
Take your temperature first thing in the morning. If it is below 97 you may have Thyroid problems.
My fingers and lips turned blue on a regular basis before they discovered the thyroid problem.