TAH Brittle Nails after hysterectomy

So it has been six months since my hysterectomy, I have been super patient with the healing process, being tired, etc. I have a question for all of you out there, please help - my nails never broke this much before my hysterectomy. I take care of my nails, use a nail hardener, but yet they don't grow. They just keep breaking. So is anyone experiencing brittle nails that just keep breaking?!

Thanks!!

Did you keep your ovaries? Hormonal fluctuations are one possible cause that comes to mind.

Also, get your thyroid function tested. It's a simple blood test.

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Originally Posted by SurprisedInNB Did you keep your ovaries? Hormonal fluctuations are one possible cause that comes to mind. Also, get your thyroid function tested. It's a simple blood test.

Yes, I did keep my ovaries. I have read several things about thyroid. I'll keep that in mind. Is that something my OB can send me for?! I don't love my PCP. THANKS!!

She probably can order the test. No harm asking. how is your hair ?

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Originally Posted by Me77 Yes, I did keep my ovaries. I have read several things about thyroid. I'll keep that in mind. Is that something my OB can send me for?! I don't love my PCP. THANKS!!

Depends on how your healthcare system works. I'm in Canada, and my gyn would not be able to order a test for me that wasn't related to a gynecological issue. But your system may be different. No harm asking. :-)

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Originally Posted by anajoy40 She probably can order the test. No harm asking. how is your hair ?

My hair is good. No changes seen. There are thyroid issues in my family...

I will ask for a visit and get him to order a blood test for me. Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by Me77 My hair is good. No changes seen. There are thyroid issues in my family...

Mine, too. I've been on Synthroid since my early 40s. Good news: it works, it's cheap, you take your pill once a day and forget about it. I have an annual blood test to see if my dosage needs to be adjusted, which it does every few years.

I have the breaking nails too. The gp did every test she knows to do and nothing showed up, so I now carry a file everywhere.

Do you like jello? It's known for strengthening nails. Seriously.