My nails have become sensitive and are starting to discolor. What have others done in this circumstance please? Any recommendations? Thank you x
Hi I have finished my chemotherapy and having surgery on Tuesday the 11th may, 3 of my toe nails were very painful after my last chemotherapy, they felt like I was continually stubbing them, then I woke up 2 days later and they had turned black, I was told it was a side affect to the chemotherapy, I have just been using moisturiser and this king it on my feet and legs. I hope your radiotherapy goes well xx
Hi
Just watch that they don’t become infected , mine all started lifting and ‘squeaking’ and so sore , I saw my GO about it and had an infection in the Mail beds , it was truly gross , so just keep an eye on them ? My toenails fell off six months after chemo , it carries on doing it’s job dor quite some time.
Jo x
Thank you Village22, will discuss with my consultant.
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