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I have 2 resurfaced hips that are cobalt & chromium. My levels were about double the normal level which I was told isn’t unusual for 2 metal hips. I started taking NAC every morning, and after acouple of months, both my levels dropped to normal and near normal.
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What is NAC? I have 17 yr MoM still in place, cobalt highest level 13 but I haven't had replacement but no dr would even order chelation as it's not a permanent solution.
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@closer0043 may I ask how you’re doing now? I see in August 2025 you were waiting for results of cobalt and chromium after your resurfacing and one hip replacement. Would you mind sharing your levels and current condition now? i’m interested because of your suggestion of NAC; I plan to take your advice and try it. But I’m curious after six months now how you are doing. Thank you so much.
@closer0043 what is NAC
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I’ve had a hip resurfacing and a hip replacement and my chromium level is 3 times normal. Had more bloodwork to see if it is still going up and my cobalt also, waiting for results. From what I’ve been told only a hip revision will bring it down. What is NAC that you take every morning?