No, it's due to restricted blood supply to the right hand but reasons are unknown. She does have a 90% blockage to the sub-clavian artery on the RHS but they can't stent it as the stent would erode through the oesophagus. Two angioplasties have failed. They could do a graft and bypass but that is considered too dangerous and could possibly cause a stroke.
Thanks very much but, in reality, we get far more from the dogs than we give. We love them and they give love back.
Our daughter is 4-1/2 years into her medical degree (she is already an RN working part time in Tamworth ICU) and, boy, do we get frustrated with her! :D

