Question:
Ok, I am just past 6 months and the post-surgery nail splitting ...(more)
is here and driving me insane! I mean painful splitting, and peeling below the nail bed, and I have bandaids, and I went to the maniucurist, and I use the No-More Peeling (helps a little), but it looks like another 2 weeks before it grows out to the hopefully normal nails. Dr. Gagner said it was normal when I saw him. Anyone else have any ideas? Its just so painful, I always had normal length nails, this is just so upsetting and looks so ugly!! — Missy J. (posted on December 14, 2001)
December 14, 2001
I had not heard of this post-op nail splitting. I am almost 6 mos. out and
have the same problem you do! Three out of ten. I keep polish and finish on
my nails and it still happens. I can be doing something simple like-folding
a towel or putting shoes on when it happens! I will check back to see
replies.
— Barbara B.
December 14, 2001
I am only 5 weeks post-op and so far my finger nails are growing and are as
strong as they have ever been. From what I understand, if you aren't
getting enough protien your nails will suffer and your hair will fall out,
at least to some degree. And, after reading lots of other posts, it seems
as if the longer you are post-op, the more variety you have in your diet
and maybe you tend not to focus on getting your protien in as much as you
did at first. This, is of course, just an observation! But, it wouldn't
hurt for you to re-examine what you are eating and make sure you are
getting enough protien in. You may think you are, but obviously, your body
is lacking some key nutrient, or your nails wouldn't be splitting so badly.
I have also heard other posts comment about a protien supplement as if
there is a pill available. You could look into that. I know if I begin to
exhibit severe nail splitting or excessive hair lose, I will examine my
diet first and take steps to consume more protien. I hope you find a
solution quickly.
— Susan M.
December 14, 2001
I'm six months post-op as well and am having the same problem. I've been
using Sally Hanson's Maximum Growth Formula but with minimal results. By
the way, my surgeon confirms that my protein intake is more than adequate
as evidenced by my blood work.
— CaseyinLA
December 14, 2001
You can try Nail Envy by OPI, (expensive, but, under normal circumstanses,
works well.)It will not work overnight, Available at a good salon. Remember
too that there may be no hardener/fortifier for nails that will work until
we get it from the inside out. Good luck,, marie, manicurist 16 + years.
— Marie A.
December 14, 2001
I am 8 mos out. I can tell you that basically nothing helps. You just
have to ride it out. I see that alot of people keep saying up the protein.
Well I have at least 90 grams of protein per day and I take my vitamins
faithfully. To date I have lost 127lbs. Almost 3/4 of my hair and all my
long nails. I hve trouble keeping any nails they are to brittle. I get
b-12 shots and take additional B vitamins and Zinc. So basically you just
have to wait. Hope this helps.
— lynbaby B.
December 14, 2001
There is the protein issue, yes, and then the fat solubles, A, D, & E,
which need to be taken in dry form. A shortage in any one of those can
leave you with nasty nails. I looked in my book to see if I could find
something more specific, but unfortunately, damaged nails is indicative of
about anything you want! LOL! WE just know that we are susceptible to
shortages in protein, iron,. calcium,. A, D, E, zinc & B12. Even if we
supp, we must supp correctly. And water. Water feed every single cell in
us, so short the water and "something" will have to do without
and the body picks WHAT. I got mushy nails at 4 months. I think they felt
sorry for my falling hair!
— vitalady
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