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Does Any One Have Trouble With Their Nails?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­

Some of my nails are spliting almost to the cuticle. others are lifting from the nail bed. (both hands and feet)

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes I have trouble with my finger nails...lines all the way 2 my cuticles and they split, I don't wear polish now...HELP🤔

I Notice My Toenails Have Turned Black On The Toes That Dig In. Any Ideas Of What I Can Do About The Black Toe Nails?
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I mostly am looking for a way to get my toes a normal color. I don't think it is fungus; I think it is from the dystonia. I am already getting botox injections and they help but I am late getting one now.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

White paint? Sorry. I would see a podiatrist.

Since I Have Been On Carb/Levo I Have Been Losing Hair. What Have People Done About This Situation.
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I take Hair skin and nail pills and Biotine. My hair and skin are good, but my nails are still terrible.

Nail Biting
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Lately I have been biting my nail down to the quick. My nails used to be long until I got Parkinson's. I haven't told my Neurologist, yet. Anyone else have this, It seems like a trivial problem, though it concerns me.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes. I am very nervous.

Does Anyone Have A Problem With Their Toenails?
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I've been having a problem with my toenails detaching from the nail bed. So far it's happening on 3 toes. The toe starts hurting. It feels like a blister but it's the nail detaching. It hurts for days & then it stops as the skin starts to get hard. So far I haven't lost a nail but you can see the separation. The shape of the nail is changing shape. It's very painful when it starts. I see my internist in 2 weeks & I will tell her what's happening. I'm wondering if it's another problem caused… read more

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I just reread my previous answer and have some clarifications and corrections to itl: "My neurologist tells ME..." and I file the hardened skin as well as the nails

Has Anyone Have Hair Loss ?
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What Causes Parkinson’s? Read Article...
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes. My hair is getting thin. I use Biotin. It helps.

Can Parkinson’s Or Parkinsonism Cause You To Itch?
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Our daughter met her long time “beau” at “Burning Man” festival. I’m a part of the “Woodstock” generation!

Can You Still Write?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question đź’­

Of course I know that everyone's Parkinson's is different. But out of curiosity I would like to know how many of us have lost the ability to write or to draw.

I myself have been unable to sign my name for over 10 years. I'm unable to draw a line or a circle, even using a ruler or a stencil. If I use both hands and write very slowly I can write half a dozen shaky words before my hands loose total control.

Please let me know if you can still write. This is just a curiosity thing, indulge me.
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I can still sign my name but my penmanship is hardly legible.

Extremely Painful Toes
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As my toes frequently claw it means when I’m walking I’m putting pressure on the tips of my toes, this in turn causes a build up of hard skin and corns. I regularly attend a podiatrist and I also attended a physiotherapist but nothing seems to help. Anyone experiencing a similar issue?

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Fittzer, you do what you have to do to get a good nights sleep. It worked for me. Bean

Need Additional Care And Would Like Your Thoughts?
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My dad has had his 3rd fall in three months. This time we found him on the floor for about 24 hours, soiled himself and was having halucinations. I had to call the ambulance and he is now on day 3 in the hospital (Really upset with me by the way!). He can no longer be by himself in Independent living. We are here in The Colony, Texas and I am looking for other care options for dad. Do you have recommendations? This in itself will kill him.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Falling is scary. I just fell yesterday and fortunately I had someone to help.