Lupus Support Group

Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.

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bunny103 05/12/2010

I have had beautiful nails all of my life and for about the last six months they have split and peeled so bad I have to cut them off so short some of them hurt,, I am wondering if it is from my water aerobics or if it is because of the lupus, anyone have this happen?

dadsgirl1 05/12/2010

Yes, I am having this happen also. I've always had pretty healthy nails, but now they split down the middle and I have to cut them off. Not sure if it's Lupus or the various medications though. I do take a vitamin that is specific for hair/skin/nails and it seems to help somewhat. My husband is having better luck with the pills to help his splitting nails, but then he doesn't have Lupus.

deleted_user 05/12/2010

I have a lot of trouble with my nails as well. From splitting to separating nail beds.

I take 3000mg of biotin daily. It seems to help. Everytime i stop taking it, the splitting starts in a couple of weeks.

Mumbi.

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