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Two toenails turned black/black and blue at base

Now what?  They hurt when you push on them, but I don't remember hitting them hard enough to cause this kind of bruise.  I see my hepatologist for the big decision on when to treat and with what.  I hope it's not still whether to treat, unless it is because someone else posted that another really good drug is getting FDA approval  in August.  Should I show them to him or call my regular doctor?  Meanwhile, my fingernails are getting "wavy" and one is split down the middle.  They also have little white dots on them, maybe one or two per nail.  Of course the first thing I think of is HepC, but the toenails make me think diabetes.  Lovely.  I don't know if I'm having enough fun yet or not.  I hope everyone is doing okay.

Chris
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96938 tn?1189799858
Google: "Terry's Nails"
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Look up "Leukonychia".  It has to do with the white spots on your nails.  It can be associated with Hypoalbuminemia of chronic liver disease.  I would see my doctor and find out the cause.  
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