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Does Any One Have Trouble With Their Nails?

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

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...HELPšŸ¤”

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.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I had a terrible time with my teeth turning black. It turned out that I had too much iron. I stopped cooking all my .meals in cast iron pans

Since I Have Been On Carb/Levo I Have Been Losing Hair. What Have People Done About This Situation.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

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.

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 causedā€¦ read more

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

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

Having Trouble Rolling Over Enough To Sit Up In Bed.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I create leverage when I grab the headboard. Also helps to sleep naked.

Has Anyone Have Hair Loss ?

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What Causes Parkinsonā€™s? Read Article...
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

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

Trouble Getting In And Out Of Bed. I Need Something To Help Me So I Don't Need Assistance

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Does anyone know of any equipment that could help.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I use silk sheets and satin sleep shirts. Havenā€™t slid out of bed yet!
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Can Parkinsonā€™s Or Parkinsonism Cause You To Itch?

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Our daughter met her long time ā€œbeauā€ at ā€œBurning Manā€ festival. Iā€™m a part of the ā€œWoodstockā€ generation!

Does Anyone Else Have An Itchy Head With Some Hair Loss? It Seems To Correlate With My CL Dosages. Gets Worse With More CL In My System.

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank youā€¦..had it slow down for while but then Dr put me on CD CR at night, and the itching increased.