Symptoms of cobalt poisoning?

I have no recollection of the metal levels - it was 12 years ago, and began happening within one year of surgery, although my surgeon as well kept saying it was not an issue. Revision was done at 5 years, that was 11 years ago. As of this May the ortho says everything looks great, and I have never a problem with the new, titanium, ceramic & poly version.
Sue

My husband had bilateral hip replacements 25+ years ago. He had a revision in the right hip 16 years ago. He had a knee replacement Jan 2024. He now has cobalt levels rising. He's now at 6.8. He's got cognitive changes, physically weak, muscle atrophy, salt taste in his mouth non stop, and is getting worse daily. We've been to every doctor with no real answers. He's lost a lot of weight, and developed pancreatic insufficiency, which led to malnitrition. In Jan, he was hospitalized, and they began pancreatic enzymes, d, bs, and zinc supplements. He has no thyroid, and has always has it balance, suddenly. It's skyrocketed, and the fatigue is brutal.. He hasn't been able to work since January. I insisted they check his nutrients, which is how they found the deficiencies. I insisted they check cobalt/chromium, which is the only reason we know the numbers are rising. They just dismiss it, since he has no serious pain.

He feels like he's dying, and there isn't anyone that will take us seriously with the cobalt. Help. Please direct me somewhere.

@bamajules Do you know which implants your husband has? If so, you can look them up to see if they have been problematic.
Is the original orthopedic surgeon or his clinic still in practice?
Those are the first pieces you need. Next, imaging of the problem joint will show whether there is tissue deterioration- it may require more than an x-ray.

We're trying to find the info on the oldest joint. Xrays have been done, and there is wear, but no damage. The issue is the massive other symptoms. All align with cobalt, but they won't address it.

Hello,
First, I am so glad to find you and your postings. I had my THR in 2002 when I was 30. I’ve been exercising and keep up the good habits. However, the linger dull aches, numbness and just minor issues have become more noticeable in past 3 years. I gone through neurology route first to test on nerve damages and there are some. Then to rehabilitate Orthopedic including pelvic floor PT which helped. Last year I lost sense of taste and my tongue became very sensitive. And found three hématoses in my liver. Still have Unshakable fatigue, weight loss and gain. I always feel like sitting on a brick of ice and soreness is just not going away. Finally got CT scans and went to see a surgeon today. Today was first time I learned that I have metal on metal implants. I thought it was plastic!
Surgeon ordered the blood test so I am waiting on that. He was not helpful during 15 minutes meeting today. I thought I was going through perimenopause and hip is just getting old! What’s likely for me to develop cobalt poisoning after 24 years? How come i wasn’t notified? How did your doctor help you? Thank you.