I'm 6 weeks post-op and noticed that my fingernails seem more brittle than before -- they keep breaking (and aren't long to begin with). Maybe it's weather related or fallout from Thanksgiving cooking & cleaning, but I was wondering if anyone else experienced this.

Thanks!

Catherine

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I notice that when I take my vitamins they are so strong! Make sure to take your vitamins and all the prep for Turkey day may of had a part in it.

Sounds like you may need more calcium.

Ugh, I gave up on my fingernails years and years ago. I have TERRIBLE nails and quite fragile brittle hair too, no matter what I eat, take or do. So does my mum and so does my five year old daughter - and of course both my boys got my husband's glorious thick hair and nails.

If I am to have nice nails, they have to be fake, end of story. I've discovered biosculpture though - much nicer than big chunky square acrylics, it looks simply like a coat of clear (or coloured) varnish and your nails look totally natural, they just stay strong and unbroken.

If you've had nice nails before, it might simply be a matter of taking a good multi or hair/nails/skin supplement. But like hair, the damaged nail will have to grow through before you notice the difference.

Sometimes, your hair and nails become brittle or have a different texture after having undergone a surgical procedure. It could be the mix of drugs that you were given or just the fact that your body suffered trauma from having had invasive surgery. It will probably grow out with time and be replaced with a stronger nail bed. In the meantime, be sure you are taking plenty of vitamin supplements and are getting enough Vitamin D and Calcium!