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Old 07-02-2011, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by cndangel View Post
I have another question regarding Nail changes. I was wondering how long it took everyone to notice nail changes.

I know shortly after my injury (a few months) I noticed the my right hand (the hand with CRPS) finger nails were growing at a quicker rate then my left. This lasted a few months.

Then I noticed that the nails growth rate began to slow down. Now the finger nails grow a much slower rate then the left.

About a month and a half ago (about 8 months of having CRPS) I began noticing that my right hand finger nails are developing deep grooves in them and are becoming brittle and almost feel thicker then the left.

I am guessing the finger nail changes are a slow progressive one. Can anyone suggest anything I can use to keep the nails healthy? or to help with the thickening/grooving? Also what are some of your experiences with the nail changes? (how long did it take/what other things you have noticed etc.)

Take care,
Karen
I had almost the same changes you have had except some of my nails fell off. I also had mirror changes with hair, first growing rapidly and then thinning.

My neurologist suggested a supplement called bioten. My nails and hair are much better. I don't know if it is the biotin or the tCDS treatment I had. My neurologist thinks the bioten is responsible for the improvement.

Hope this helps!!!!

Teri
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