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Question for @sueinmn re: metallosis / cobalt level

Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 2 9:02am | Replies (24)
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To be honest it was over 10 years ago and I don't remember. And those records have aged off from my online patient account.
What I do know is that in addition to the high numbers of chromium and cobalt I was losing my hair, losing weight, had fatigue, groin pain, elevated thyroid- I was sick. And the cure was to get the metal out.

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Hurkey | @hurkey | Mar 2 12:58pm

@sueinmn hi Sue, I have read some recent posts of yours and I saw one written recently written to Maureen716 regarding cobalt and your past level readings. There was one part where you said—

“ What I do know is that with implants, anything below 7 is considered acceptable without evidence of a degrading device.“

So my question is how you came to know that along the way; is that something the doctor had mentioned during your journey? because it’s very reassuring to me. (my MOM hip joint was replaced in 2010 ironically; I apparently got the last of the dangerous ones)

And I wonder, while the lab gives us lows and highs that are desired for the results in a given test, do you feel they are just desirable levels and not necessarily dangerous if results are not exactly within those parameters?

I know I’m putting you on the spot. I’m just curious about your take on it as you have been through quite a bit and gained a lot of knowledge along the way.

Thank you in advance…

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