splinter hemorrhage

splinter hemorrhage
Originally uploaded by **~Donna~**

For the past year or so I've noticed these strange splinter like things under my nails. It's an off and on thing, usually on my pinky finger. They aren't "real" splinters, but they are bits of blood that come to the surface.

I never thought much about it but I "googled" it yesterday.

Of course now I am a little freaked out. I found NOTHING good about them. My main concern is Rheumatoid Arthritis, which apparently this can be linked to.

My grandfather suffered from RA miserably, and one of the drugs he took ultimately took his life. It scares me.

I'll be seeing the Doctor on Friday morning.

*Hoping I am just paranoid*