For your information:
 
(1)  "Ridged nails are also said to be a sign of adrenal insufficiency."
 This may be why they are so frequent in fibromites (people with FMS).  We
have that disrupted Hypothalamus-Adrenal-Pituitary axis.  - D. Starynl, M.D.
 
(2)  "Adrenal unsufficiency is the usual cause of fingernail ridges." - S
Smith MD
 
(3)  White spots on nails may be an indication of Zinc insufficiency. - Robert
 
At 09:01 PM 1/29/97 +0000, you wrote:
>>>Liz Maxson wrote:
>>> . . . if you were  experiencing severe lack of energy, fingernails with
ridges and/or white  lines across them, you should see your dr. for a
thyroid test.
>
>Hi, Liz,
>
>Interesting! I have always had crosswise ridges on my fingernails, and
>sometimes white spots on them. Didn't know that was connected to thyroid
>difficulties.
>
>Betsy
>
>