[Chirley]

Hi, I just found this thread. I am suffering from sore swollen red finger and thumb joints at the moment. I asked my doctor about them (not my haematologist) and he said that it was a reaction to the blood transfusions which I'm now having fortnightly. He said that it was an immune reaction causing the deposition of a protein in my joints. No treatment was offered and no long term outcome was discussed.

I'm not able to work with my fingers like this as my job requires very fine and precise motor skills.

Has anyone else had this reaction? If so, have you got any suggestions on how to improve the function of my hands.

Thanks

Chirley