Question:
Why are my fingernails breaking? I have always had really strong nails. I am 6 1/2
months post-op and in the last 2 weeks my fingernails just peel off. What can I do? — Sharon P. (posted on November 18, 2004)
November 18, 2004
Take some Biotin. Best Wishes
— Shell G
November 18, 2004
I agree with the other poster. I've never had fingernails but I started
taking Biotin and they are terrific now. Long and strong. It'll help the
hair too........might not keep you from losing it but definitely seems to
help when it starts growing back. I always had thin hair too and it is now
thickening up.
— scbabe
November 18, 2004
What is your vitamin and protein supplement regimen?
— vitalady
November 18, 2004
I take B-12 3 x week, B-1 (100 mg) 1xday, 2 Dailey One Multi-Vitamins per
day, Calcium 2 x day (1000 mg per day), 1 time a day Protein Drink. Thanks,
Sharon
— Sharon P.
November 18, 2004
Do you take pre-natal vitamins? I do and my nails grow so fast that after
about 4 weeks I HAVE to cut them down because they get so long. If you
don't, you might want to ask your doctor for a prescription for them.
— Patty H.
November 18, 2004
I believe your fingernails are doing that due to vitamin defencies (sp). I
recommend like the other post get you some vitamins, GNC sells biotin
2500mcg and they work, I take this and I am pre-op and also the pre-natal
vits are good also. Good Luck!!!!
— courtney A.
November 19, 2004
Your B12 is sublingual? I'd 'make that 2000mg/day if it's calcium citrate,
2 multi vites, and dry form A, D, E. Just because I am so protein
oriented, even as a proximal, I'd be going for 90g protein supplment, plus
food, of course. Sounds like someething is in short demand and your body
has chosen to not feed the nails as the least important piece of real
estate to fuel.
— vitalady
November 19, 2004
It might sound odd, my did the same thing and the only other time that
happened to me was when I was anemic. So, how is your iron level?
— toni S.
November 20, 2004
How is your hair? Bear in mind our fingernails are actually molecularly
related to our hair. If your hair is thinning, falling out to medication or
lack of nutrition, or weight loss surgery, your nails will suffer as well.
Whatever nutrients you take for your hair will also help your nails. Also,
if you are filing and using nail polish at this time, stop. Let them
breath. Buff only, and up your nutrients to improve strength.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 20, 2004
Because your fingernails are made from protein and it takes protein to feed
them so they remain healthy. They will eventually get better, mine did. I
had horrible unhealthy nails for 2 years prior to surgery, infact my thumb
nails would split vertically. After I was finally getting all my protein in
that I needed they stopped doing that and not they are really nice looking.
— ChristineB
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