Do arthritis meds affect nails?

Since my RD couldn't answer this I am coming to the experts. :-)

My toenails are beginning to have a 'dip' in the end and the centre part looks
as if it would like to curl down and under. The nails are not thick or anything,
but I was wondering if any of the meds cause changes to the nails. I am on MTX
and Plaquenil. I have vertical ridges on some of the toenails and on the nails
of both thumbs. My grandmother had marked vertical ridges on her thumb nails
too. Is this hereditary or a result of arthritis? My grandmother certainly
wasn't on any of the meds available today but her hands were affected by what I
now think was probably OA.

This is not a problem, I'm just curious.
---
Joan
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Do arthritis meds affect nails?
    ... I have had ridges in my fingernails for years and my former RD told me about ten years ago that my RA contributed to the formation of the ridges. ... I also have to keep my nails short. ... My toenails have curled under for years. ... My grandmother had marked vertical ridges on her thumb nails ...
    (alt.support.arthritis)
  • Re: Do arthritis meds affect nails?
    ... I had a sight which had really wonderful ugly pictures of nails and description of what was wrong but of course can't find it. ... I have vertical ridges on some of the toenails and on the nails ... My grandmother had marked vertical ridges on her thumb nails ...
    (alt.support.arthritis)
  • Re: Do arthritis meds affect nails?
    ... Joan, my toenails are not affected, but can't say the same for my ... Started on my little fingers a few years ago and has gradually ... My toenails are beginning to have a 'dip' in the end and the centre part ... but I was wondering if any of the meds cause changes to the nails. ...
    (alt.support.arthritis)
  • Re: Ingrown Toenails/Plantar Fasciitis/Ouch!
    ... The big toe looks fine since having the ... I had surgery for ingrowns on both of my big toenails a few years ago, ... on the advice of my podiatrist, I've been having regular pedicures ever ... and the girl WAY overcut several of my nails. ...
    (alt.fashion)
  • Re: OT Diet coke vs vitamins/prescriptions
    ... I cut my fingernails and toenails at least once a week. ... than hunt down the staple puller] ... nails in the Swamp except, ...
    (rec.crafts.textiles.quilting)