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Question for @sueinmn re: metallosis / cobalt level
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@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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@hurkey The short answer, research. I read everything I could get my hands on, even though my levels were many times that high.
This was just one of the articles I relied on:
https://www.moriarty.com/depuy_hip_recall/stay_informed/cobalt_poisoning/
The remainder are "lost in the sands of time" - broken links, page not secure, etc.
I had many classic symptoms of cobalt poisoning, most of which have since resolved.
Depending on the brand, anywhere between 20% and 50% of metal on metal implants have failed. A lot of the people who had there implants 20+ years ago are now having issues, but age and health may not allow revision at this time.
There are still some lawsuits pending over us of the implants after the risks were know.