I have Mixed connective Tissue Disorder with secondary raynauds and have recently found my nails are in a really bad way.

[KathleenMary]

Two nails, at least have fungal infections others are just very weak and peeling.

is there any link between this and my underlying conditions?

I was prescribed some tablets for the fungal infection but found they caused stomach problems ( I already take plaquenil)

I am using the anti fungal lacquer but it is going to take ages to cure the infection

Any thoughts would be appreciated

[lindyanne]

Hello! I have systemic sclerosis with secondary raynauds. I too have had similar problems with nails on toes and fingers. I'm told it's due to poor blood supply to the nail bed, which makes sense. The nails are particularly poor on the site of ulcers which I get on the fingertips, and the nail can begin to lift away from the nail bed (not pretty!) At this stage I cover them with breathable dressings until they've calmed down. The nail will grow up and out replacing itself with a healthier version once the blood supply has improved (in my case iloprost infusion or better care over warmth). Hope some of this helps, it is a bit of a battle!

[KathleenMary]

Thanks- I guess it is more of a cosmetic issue than some problems associated with our condition!