Pruney fingertips? Hashimotos?

Posted by sheilaz1 @sheilaz1, Aug 7, 2022

I have had Hashimotos for about 25 years . It hasn't noticeably affected me too much. However, my fingers have recently become very pruney like I have been in a pool. They are like this 24/7 as of about two months ago. I have had two doctor appointments and both docs were dismissive and had no answers. I find the change in my fingertips a bit worrisome. I am not dehydrated and my thyroid test levels have not changed. My skin feels more dry and my hair seems to be shedding more than ususal, but otherwise I feel good. I am a 56 year old female. And ideas? Thanks in advance.

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casey1329 | @casey1329 | Mar 26 1:15pm

In reply to @lovelyliz93 "This is an extremely off-topic question, but did you notice your energy levels improving when you..." + (show)

Hi Elizabeth, I've taken the shots & pills and never noticed a difference.

A_Elizabeth | @lovelyliz93 | Mar 26 5:05pm

In reply to @casey1329 "Hi Elizabeth, I've taken the shots & pills and never noticed a difference." + (show)

Thank!

lkirnbauer | @lkirnbauer | Mar 29 4:02pm

Hi Shelley, I am not a Dr., but could you possibly have a hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. You said your numbers were in normal range, but that doesn’t always mean it is. I was loosing my hair and gaining weight pretty quickly when I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. You may need either an increase or a decrease in your medication. Good luck!

barbbielor | @barbbielor | Mar 30 6:52pm

I also have Hashimoto's and my treatment has been stagnant for a while. I got on line and found David Brownstein MD who uses the best in conventional and alternative therapies. I received his 3rd edition of OVERCOMING THYROID DIISORDERS. I will be making some changes like losing the endocrinologist I have seen for 20 plus years. I just saw him and tried talking to him about other therapies. He was not open to anything. I feel my primary care will be. As far as pruney fingers go I am on a diuretic and I have not been doing a good job of drinking 8.5 cups of water a day. I finally have started keeping track of how much I do take in and I have a hard time meeting that goal. I do have pruney fingers if I am not careful.

marye2 | @marye2 | Apr 1 1:31am

I have an autoimmune disease (MCTD) and as I've aged, my fingers are relatively pruney. They also do not work on touch screens unless I warm them up. I think it is part of Raynauds. I have been taking hair/skin/nails and trying to be better about hydrating.

kstar077 | @kstar077 | Apr 1 9:57am

In reply to @marye2 "I have an autoimmune disease (MCTD) and as I've aged, my fingers are relatively pruney. They..." + (show)

Interesting. My fingers are pruney but I burned them carrying hot pyrex casseroles from stove to counter many times over the years. Anyway, that is what I have contributed the pruneyness to.