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Hey anyone know about this my nails feet and fingers becomes purple in colour, i have chest pain jaw pain arm pain back pain. Went to doctr he said it's nothing to worry about check oximeter for oxygen that was good. Then why this purple nail. Google is freaking me out. Respiratory problems lung disease n oll. Anyone with this. My hands are not cold. It's normal.

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Mine are purple too! I've just assumed it was another hypo symptom and didn't get it anymore thought! 🤦🏻‍♀️

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U have arthitis like pain, shoulder hip back elbow pins needles.

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Last two posts ....it was recommended you get thyroid antibodies, vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 tested ASAP

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Not yet 😔

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