Splitting nails

[alicem0208]

Does anyone have the same problem as me, my nails keep splitting and breaking. They have ridges from the base right to the top of the nail, plus my hands are so dry and the corners if my mouth keep splitting any comments would be appreciated

[Hidden]

Hello do you have psoriasis.

BOB

[alicem0208]

No I don't think so, but now that you have mentioned it I'll have to ask my Doctor thanks

[PB1950]

Hi I have this problem with nails, the nail surface has ridges and are always splitting going to GP to see what he recommends, I'm on Metho, Folic acid and Infliximab

Paul

[earthwitch]

Take photos - just in case its all cleared up before you see the rheumatologist next. Make sure you do mention it to the rheumatologist as well. Splitting nails can be a sign of another inflammatory disorder, or point towards psoriatic arthritis (if its nail psoriasis then you don't have to have it on the skin as well for a diagnosis). Either way, the rheumatologist needs to see it, and photos are a great record.

[Hankie]

I have splitting nails, ridges and flaking, I mentioned this at my last Rheumy appointment amongst other issues dry skin and hair loss. I have now been taken off MTX and replaced with Mycophenolate. Its too early to tell if this has made a difference yet.

[Hidden]

What is mycophenolate? Is this a DMARDs or biologic?

[Hidden]

Yes i have lots of vertical ridges top to base and splits along the ridges, very annoying when u try to grow them.

[dbestdeb]

Yes, I have those as well. According to my rheumy they are symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. Apparently the lines between the different forms of this disease are a bit blurry and they can share symptoms.

[lorann]

That is typical of Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis. Tyhe remedy is to increase Folic acid to daily7. Makes a great diff. Bt, of course, you need to refer to your GP or Rheumy and ask about it.

[lorann in reply to lorann]

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