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au0rei
Member
9 years ago

Tender Nails with Chemo

My last and 4th prescribed chemo was 4 April so I am into my third week now.

Towards the start of the last chemo, my fingernails started feeling sore/tender but got better in the first few days of chemo as i was so tired I kept sleeping/napping.

Now I am back to sleeping about 7-9 hours a day and can't really sleep longer. My fingernails and toenails are feeling tender again (probably also build up from chemo 4). Has anyone experienced this and how long did it take to go away? I basically cannot really pry things with my nails which wow I realized i have been taking this for granted all the while lol, still can type but really gently, still can do stuff but feel the tenderness.  I hope they won't fall off! I have painted all my nails black most time these few months of chemo.

Been eating well and will keep up hoping my body will repair itself well.

Thanks. xxx

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  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    9 years ago
    It's the separation of the nail bed that is causing the pain and the nail can actually cone right off. My toenails lifted completely one side but I managed to keep them...even if they grew out a bit deformed. But looking better by the months. Hopefully they won't fall off but be very careful with them. Use scissors to open everything you can. Best of luck. Kath x
  • au0rei's avatar
    au0rei
    Member
    9 years ago
    fairydust said:
    Hi auorei, had same problem. I went to the chemist and got a product for nail strength and repair. Worked well. My nails also soft .Toenails got black but did not fall off.  I just painted it on my  nails.
     I will never know whether I was lucky not extensive nail damage or product I bought worked. Either way oncologist said it was fine to use and it may help.

    Thanks hun. I have nail strengthener applied before the black goes over it. But still tender. I will freak out if they fall off so far no sign of that, just tenderness. How long did it take before they get better hun? xx
  • fairydust's avatar
    fairydust
    Member
    9 years ago
    Hi auorei, had same problem. I went to the chemist and got a product for nail strength and repair. Worked well. My nails also soft .Toenails got black but did not fall off.  I just painted it on my  nails.
     I will never know whether I was lucky not extensive nail damage or product I bought worked. Either way oncologist said it was fine to use and it may help.