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Pred and nails

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10 years 10 months ago #46890 by amberyard
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My finger and toe nails are turning in, has anyone else had this issue? I try to check them daily now and bend them out. I have a toe that has been hurting all day and when I got home pulled the nail back out (puss came out) cleaned it up. Its not ingrown I've had those before.

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10 years 10 months ago #46903 by Ann
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I had an infected nail when I was on steroids. Doctor gave me some antibiotic cream to put on it. Worked a treat. Best not to just leave an infection as it could get worse.

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10 years 10 months ago #46913 by Rob16
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You could also have a fungal infection under that toenail, and you may need to have it treated. Antibiotics won't help if that is the problem. You will want to be very cautious with any type of infection while on prednisone.

It is not clear to me what you mean when you say your nails are turning in, especially since you say it is not "ingrown". Changes in your nails can be a symptom of an underlying disorder or condition, or just a side effect of medication.

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10 years 10 months ago #46918 by Ann
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Amber said there was pus. That's a sign of a bacterial infection. Very common when on immunosuppressants.

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10 years 10 months ago #46922 by Rob16
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According to this, it is possible that it could be fungal (although I agree that with pus, bacteria is much more common).
More importantly, it should probably be seen by a doctor, especially if one is immunocompromised.

www.webmd.com/first-aid/paronychia-nail-infection-treatment
3. When to See a Doctor
Seek medical help as soon as possible if:

  • Symptoms don’t improve after 2 to 3 days.
  • A pus-filled abscess pocket forms on the side or base of the nail.
  • The person has a fever and red streaks around the nail, nail discoloration, or joint or muscle pain.
  • The person has diabetes.

4. Follow Up
If you seek medical help:
  • The doctor may sample pus or fluid and prescribe an antibiotic or anti-fungal medication.
  • If a pus-filled abscess pocket develops, a doctor may need to drain

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10 years 10 months ago #46934 by amberyard
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Since I got the puss out of it yesterday it feels much better. It may have been ingrown but never had one like this before. See doc tomorrow before weekly IVIG's and will ask her about it.

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