Cracking nails

Any suggestion on how to prevent my nails from breaking they breaking down to cuticle. Help appreciated

[elanaoali]

Since I been taking vitamin D supplement my nails have been really good. I take vitamin D because I on a high dose steroid inhaler. (Fostair nexthaler 250 2 puffs twice a day)

[Hidden in reply to elanaoali]

I am taking vit d have been for months that's not helped, but thank you so much for suggestions

[Hidden]

Mine do the same thing. Misshapen, split, peel. I believe it’s from all the meds I take.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Anything that helps to rectify this disease is not taking everything from me

[pegbl]

I tried several different things to no evail .....then I started a course of magnesium citrate tablets for my bones I have osteoporosis in my spine. After a while I began to notice my nails were doing much very much better, In fact I'm back to wearing nail varnish again no more creaks and splits. Can only assume it's the magnesium that helped. Peg xxx

[Hidden in reply to pegbl]

Thank you will do have brought some not used yet will try

[Alice70]

Have you tried moisturizer, I use centraban for my dry skin ,when my nails get brittle I sit there watching tele rubbing it into my nails especially before bed works for me ,hope this helps ,any medical moisturizer not the perfumed type

[Skatergirl1]

Hi Emily, meds upset my system, hair, nails and skin. I take biotin daily, a long with vit d and k2 and feel that help xx

[Whitechinchilla in reply to Skatergirl1]

Was interested in your reply Skatergirl so checked your profile.

That’s really inspiring. Keep up the amazing work because you will be an inspiration to many. 😉

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Thank you xx

[Whitechinchilla]

Emily I cannot recall which member it was but someone posted about 4 months or so ago about. treatment they were trying. Hopefully they will see this post and get back to you.

As far as energy is concerned as I mentioned, BARROCA is worth trying.

It has masses of vitamin B plus vitamin C and other bits and pieces. It works for me and remember to take it well before mid day. It’s readily available and I use the blackcurrant flavour as the orange may be best avoided with silent reflux .

Might be worth checking your vitamin B levels also via a blood test.

So glad you are sounding stronger. Good wishes as always 😉

[Hidden in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Thank you. Nearly finished packing. Having a break glass of wine. Will check all this out when I return.

[Whitechinchilla]

Good stuff. Hope the perfume didn’t cause a reaction.

Other than being a nice fragrance that is 😉😉😉

[Hidden in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Not yet pity it's one I don't actually like x

[ScouseTaffy]

Rub almond oil into cuticles. Buy from a chemist, it's cheaper.

[dizzie-wh]

Hi there - I'm on Targetted Therapy for NSCLC and have suffered for ages with nails splitting down and general weakness of nails, obviously due to the meds. I have now been using a product called Nailtek for just a few weeks and can already see a difference. It is very important to use cuticle cream and to ease the cuticle back to allow the nail to grow from the base also. The Nailtek I'm using is No.4 for weak, damaged nails. You can get it from Amazon. Good luck. Diz xxx

[Superzob]

Hi Emily.

I just looked back at your other post where you mentioned your low BP, and wondered whether there was a connection between this and your brittle nails, because iron deficiency anaemia is known to cause the latter. Of course, there may be no connection at all, but while your having these various tests, you might just mention it?

Hope you have a lovely holiday in Spain - I'm sure some rest will do you good.

[SORRELHIPPO]

When young my Mother advised eating the Jelly Cubes, instead of making them up into jelly, just chew a couple!! ? something to do with the gelatine?