Bruised Nails

Mine were bruised and discoloured during chemo. About 3 weeks later they started to lift. I never lost a nail but they lifted about halfway down. Looked gross but they survived. My last chemo was in 2011 and nobody mentioned ice gloves to me. They sound like a good idea. I will be interested to see if they work. Good luck Linda. Paula /)

Hi Linda,

I'm 3 weeks past my Docetaxel/Cyclophosphamide. I'm going through the same thing. Nails look bruised, they feel very tender and two look as if they are lifting at the tip. Luckily the ones lifting are on my left hand and I'm right handed. I didn't do the black polish, instead I painted them with nail hardener, didn't take the old stuff off, just kept painting over and over. Don't know if this is thanks to nail hardener but they are not brittle nor splitting. I guess all I can do is wait and see what happens. Good luck all, take care, Ingrid x

 

No I didn't,and I don't remember anyone suggesting them to me.I have heard of them since of course.It is one of those things that isn't a really big deal,in the whole scheme of things,but my nails are just a darn nuisance at the moment.I hope ice gloves work for you Julie.Cheers xoxo Robyn

Did you wear ice gloves Robyn? I'm hoping to be spared this........ Julie

Believe it or not,I was just about to post on here about MY nails,when I read your post! I am 7 weeks past my last chemo.I had Docetaxel also.Through chemo,I had the bruised look,and ridges and bumps,and my nails became really brittle.I painted them black also.Just about one week ago,my thumb nails,and some of my other fingernails have started to lift from the tip.They are right off the base about half way down the nail now.Like Deanne,I try to take care of them,and I am hoping that they won't lift any more.I am just being careful not to catch them on anything so as not to tear them off! Apparently nail damage is common with the taxel drugs,but it does improve,as Deanne said.Take care.xoxoRobyn