Splinter Hemorrhages

[Psyborg]

I had a weird red line appear behind a fingernail on one hand. No pain, just a red line. So I looked it up and stumbled onto another symptom. I used to get these weird lines under my nails that looked like splinters. I'd then wrack my brain trying to figure out when I got a splinter. Turns out they are called splinter hemorrhages. They are a symptom of vasculitis or a certain virus that attacks heart valves. I find this interesting because I was getting those at least a few years before I ever got really sick. Anyway nothing I'm dealing with now, but thought I'd share

[jakekell]

Interesting I had one on my ring finger on the left hand and finally it is gone. I am going to Cleveland Clinic to see Dr. Ville-Foote the 14th of August and will try to ask about this as I have only had the one spot so far.

Mary

[vdub]

Was the red line horizontal with the way a nail grows or vertical?

[Psyborg]

The one I have now or the splinter thing? Splinter thing looks like a splinter, so verticle. The red line I have right now is more horizontal along the back of the nail.

[vdub]

Very interesting.... I've had those, too, but I didn't realize they were caused by this wonderful disease we all have. (more info and pics)

[drz]

Very interesting.... I've had those, too, but I didn't realize they were caused by this wonderful disease we all have. (more info and pics)

Still learning about our gift, aren't we?

[jakekell]

Mine was verticle, but now is gone.

[jakekell]

Seems like everyday learning something weather I want to know not lol!

[Psyborg]

Very interesting.... I've had those, too, but I didn't realize they were caused by this wonderful disease we all have. (more info and pics)

Some of those were way more substantial than mine, but that was exactly what they looked like, if milder.

[jakekell]

Bob,

I have been hearing from lots of people that they see Dr. Ville-Forte at CC see your from OH wondering if you do also? I am going Aug 14th to see her and have heard she is great.

Mary