And looking it up, it's confusing somewhat. I cannot make a fist without very much difficulty to get it close to it even. I have crooked fingers, they swell like dactylitis, but with rheumatoid they say you have morning stiffness that lasts for some time. I do have stiffness in moving my legs when I wake but not for an hour like they claim. Just want to be sure what I'm dealing with in that.
I will have to check for that, thanks!
TjBartlett This is the one I use....its Tea Tree Oil and Clove. It works really well and I use it until the dark fungal colour goes...then I leave it alone until it reappears and start again. Not sure what it would do if I continually used it.... but its worth a shot hey.
Cheekyface, do you have to continuously use the tea tree oil on the nails? My two nails that are affected on each foot are dark. I mean in a spot that's still left. The foot care doctor got a good amount of it but it's taken me many months to have my nails finally start to grow back some after he cut them down. I guess that helps part of it but I still have some that is stubborn seeming under the nail that I can't get at.
Can you think of the name of the tea tree oil? It always is helpful to get a referral of something that has been tried and works.
Appreciate the feedback on that. Now I have to work next on my ears, always something it seems. Just on the inner part of the ear where it starts to go in that flesh tone piece that hangs down some or sticks out seems to be rather rough. Kind of like build up of psoriasis. It sure seems to be, the dermatologist said I could possibly have it there, he gave me a steroid ear drop but that didn't do much. It just made it relieved until I stopped using it because it's a temporary use. Then it went back and now it feels weird like it didn't before, like sandpaper?
All the joys and thrills of it all hahaha. Keep looking up that hill to get over that next hurdle.
TjBartlett. Hey the crooked hand band sounds like a plan hey. lol.
The discolouration on the toenails is fungus. I bought some Antisceptic Tea Tree Oil from the supermarket, and that works really well, is all natural with no chemicals. Not expensive either. That keeps my toenails clear.
I have an attitude towards myself... that if I keep looking for the top of the next hill, so I can see what's over the other side, then it refocuses my mind to not think too hard on the issues I currently have. I just get on with it. That is the way I have always been.... and it keeps my vibrations and energies high.
I do feel for you though mate.... this insidious condition is a functionality hazard I reckon....and I am so glad for this group to be able to chat with all you guys about our conditions. Stay strong, stay honest and be humble.
Cheekyface, it looks like between the two of us we can start a "crooked hand band"..on my lh I have the very bent middle finger but it was bent when I was first diagnosed ironically.
It just is sad to see how much your hands have gotten affected. I hope that doesn't advance any.
My toenails are so as you describe, I even got toenail fungus on the first two toes of each foot. Got a topical to use from the foot Dr after he "chopped" my nails (I couldn't file them down or cut them any), that isn't guaranteed to keep it off and there is a small bit left showing it seems. The big toe nails are discolored also now ..but yet I'm thankful for no bad toe pains despite the heels being sore now.
Hope you have good days more than not. Hang in there!!!