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Chemotherapy?
Yes ma'am, it is and I am so sorry you're having theses problems. It takes a bit b of time but it will get better. Promise. Wishing you the very best. Endless hugs and much love.
Definitely! All my fingernails and four of my toe nails discolored. It did not take too long for the fingernails to improve and grow out healthy, and the smaller nails on my toes did not take long, But I lost the nails from both big toes, they grew back but still discolored and pitted. Then I lost the one on the right a second time! They are still growing out (it takes at least 18 months according to one website to completely grow out the toenails). And they are improving, but I am 5 years out of active treatment (chemo and targeted therapy infusions) and they are a light shade of gross- so healthier looking at the base, but still not the pre-chemo colors. I have not found anything yet that seems to take care of the issue in a timely manner.
Yes, nail changes and foot discomfort are common side effects of chemotherapy that can persist for months after treatment ends. Chemotherapy can affect your nails in several ways, including causing discoloration, changes in thickness, and sometimes even nail loss.
After completing chemotherapy, it's normal for these Show Full Answer
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