Marilyn,
So sorry for the contraction returns on your pinkies. I am surely no expert but others on here are more knowledgeable about Xiaflex and open hand surgery than I am. Just from my very limited knowledge about both, I would chance the Xiaflex before I would have open hand surgery, but that's just me. Every surgery I have ever had has made things worse, so no open hand surgery for me unless it is THE absolute last resort.


Paula

Hi Marilyn, If I were you I would get my Vitamin D levels checked before trying any more invasive procedures - see the forum post entitled "lack of sunlight and auto immune disease' - there are a couple interesting articles about new research showing a link between many of these problems and chronic low levels of Vitamin D. Worth a try anyway. Some Dr. are prescribing mega doses of D3 (50,000 - 100,000 IUs once a week for 8-10 wks) for various auto-immune complaints, especially if people live in Northern latitudes where it's difficult to get enough Vit D from the sun - Vit D is also a natural pain reliever. Hope the info helps. Happy New Year!