my own nails

[Connemmara]

my own hand nails are in a pitiful state in that they are weak and never grow - they split down the middle and can be sore. I drink milk - is there any thing I can buy to strengthen them - this has been going on for about 2 years. You may guess I have never cut them with scissors my whole life - they just fall off. I know calcium is the answer but need something stronger at the moment.

[Quassia]

Conne,
are you a skin biter? Do you have a habit of chewing at the base of your nail?

[Connemmara]

should have mentioned that too - never bit my nails in my life either

[Quassia]

Oh strange! I wondered why you got the splitting down the middle of the nail which can point to long term damage at the base of the nail. Do you have thyroid problems?

[bednobs]

tbh i think it might have something to do with your drinking and malnutrition

[Connemmara]

have not been drinking for about 4 months now and nails are still the same - it is probably my diet indeed. but i do need a supplement

[ummmm]

I don't know about the drinking but diet certainly plays a massive part in healthy nails.

[daisya]

If you have a healthy diet and have no underlying health problems then nails should be ok. Nails, like hair indicate different health problems, so if you haven't checked them out for that, may I suggest you see your doctor. Calcium tablets could help you but I would first try to find out the cause unless you know you are really low in calcium.

[bednobs]

if you've been abusing alcohol for a long time, 4 months isn't long for tyour body to recover

[ladybirder]

Collagen tablets have worked for me. I don't know how old you are but ageing has a lot to do with it. My nails were a mess and now they're strong and no splitting. Takes a few weeks before you see the difference. Good for your hair as well.

[tinkerbell23]

QVC sell cracking nail repair stuff! Its expensive buy my friend had BEAUTIFUL nails using it and rock solid x

[ladybirder]

Yes tink but repairing them doesn't stop the same thing happening again. Connemmara needs to get it sorted from the inside not the outside if you see what I mean.

[MrsLeeG]

you just described me perfectly! I used to be the exact same and someone recommended a product from Avon, its for cuticles but rub it into your cuticles and nails three time a day and it really works, i promise.

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