Fingernails are Lifting off of Nail Bed

The whites of my fingernails are progressing down my nail bed.
I have what look like stripes of color to my nails:
The base of my nails look normal (to me), then a strip of darker pink or red intermixed with the white invading, then the white of my nail.
It is on all nails of both hands.
I’ve went to the doctor who said he didn’t know why that would happen and told me to wear nail polish if it bothers me.

I'll be 52 this year, and I have several medical problems (I have no idea if that makes any difference) and take various drugs.
I’ll list everything I have since I don’t know if anything would contribute:
Hypothyroid Synthroid 137MCG
Sarcoidosis Piroxicam 20MG
Irregular heartbeat Metprolol Tartrate 50MG (But all tests say I don’t have anything wrong)
Slight incontinence Detrol LA 4MG
Rosacea MetroGel .75% & Finacia 15% Gel 50GM
Migraines Maxalt 5mg
Eczema in my ears Elidel 1% cream 30GM
Occasionally serious pain in my back right side that progresses to the front.
No menstrual cycle since November 18, 2006 (but tests say my hormones are normal)
One ovary removed about 20 years ago
I used to get cramps in my legs and feet and was taking potassium and has made life better, but the Dr said to quit because my potassium levels are good.
I also take a multi vitamin.

I don’t use my nails as tools because they are too flimsy and bend easily.
My pinky is getting to be almost half lifted and this just isn't normal.




I only took pictures of my left hand because that was easiest.

How long has it been since you've had your thyroid checked? I'm no doctor but have heard this can be a symptom of hypothyroidism. Maybe your medication needs to be adjusted? I have hypothyroidism myself and am treated with Synthroid.

Hi Deb
Im, just wondering if you got to the bottom of this as your symptoms of yours nails i am experiencing myself and dont know what it is at all, i also have been experiencing lower back pain, doctor has done blood test and all has come back fine? im female 26

Hi,

I have the same problem with one finger (sometimes a second one but not at the moment). I'm also hypothyroid. Hmmm...

I have finally asked my doctor about it and he's sending me for an x-ray. He wonders if it has to do with the bone underneath. I'm skeptical.

I have used melaluca (tea tree oil) on it suspecting there was a fungus. I guess it helped? It's been a while but I have had it fix itself--both fingers perhaps thanks to the melaluc....but now it's back in one of them. I haven't tried the melaluca yet this time. thought I'd go to the doctor.

I'll try to write what results from the xray.

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My xrays haven't come in yet. Not sure if they've been lost in the system??? So no news there yet. However, my finger seems to be healing itself. I haven't put anything on it.

Oh, and I just had blood work done and my thyroid is doing fine with the amount of synthroid I use.

We did start taking calcium with magnesium and I think it also has vit c and zinc. No idea if this is making the difference. I doubt it's the vit C as I have taken doses of this by itself and not seen any difference also occuring with my finger.

Still a mystery.