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Body itching

Posted by Retired teacher @specialteacher, Jul 31, 2018

I’ve had almost unbearable itching for over 3 months. Was prescribed hydroxyzine, but it doesn’t seem to help. It started when I was in the ER having a very frightening allergic reaction. I was given an epinephrine iv, and a breathing treatment. My legs started to shake uncontrollably. Then I couldn’t breathe, was given an injection of something at that point. I’m taking benadryl and paxil but don’t know how much longer I can deal with this.

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 18, 2018
In reply to @gardeningjunkie "I know knee replacement is in my future in a few years, but because of all..." + (show)
@gardeningjunkie

I know knee replacement is in my future in a few years, but because of all my allergies I am concerned about a reaction like you are dealing with. Because of your post I now have more homework to study what is- typtase and mastocytosis or mast cell disease is. I feared an allergic reaction to the synthetic mesh put in 3 years ago to tie up bladder prolapse and was told it would be safe and it was. Great successful results! But putting foreign substances in my body is a gamble and would rather use a walker than deal with the misery of 24/7 itching and raised inflammation level pain which is inescapable. I know, I have been there. I will pray for you mrshonesty (love your blogging name), prayers helped me with a miracle cure for an autoimmune disease I got at age 50 disappeared totally 5 years ago- gone! Shouldn't have happened according to medical science.

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@gardenjunkie When your ready for any replacements check out what the knee ,hip or others are made of remember reading about the recent problems people had

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JK | @contentandwell | Dec 18, 2018
In reply to @gardeningjunkie "I know knee replacement is in my future in a few years, but because of all..." + (show)
@gardeningjunkie

I know knee replacement is in my future in a few years, but because of all my allergies I am concerned about a reaction like you are dealing with. Because of your post I now have more homework to study what is- typtase and mastocytosis or mast cell disease is. I feared an allergic reaction to the synthetic mesh put in 3 years ago to tie up bladder prolapse and was told it would be safe and it was. Great successful results! But putting foreign substances in my body is a gamble and would rather use a walker than deal with the misery of 24/7 itching and raised inflammation level pain which is inescapable. I know, I have been there. I will pray for you mrshonesty (love your blogging name), prayers helped me with a miracle cure for an autoimmune disease I got at age 50 disappeared totally 5 years ago- gone! Shouldn't have happened according to medical science.

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@gardeningjunkie With the problems you have had it's very smart to check all of this out. I would hope that with some testing beforehand, and then making sure the replacement is made from a metal that you are not allergic to, you would not have a problem. I do have some metal allergies but never thought of this, I assumed it was made of a metal that was non-allergenic. I have two knee replacements, different brands, but that has never been a problem with either.
I believe nickel is the most common metal allergy so I cannot imagine that something being put in a body would be made of nickel. Dental implants are often made of titanium, but even that can cause allergies in some people.
I hope when you eventually have TKRs, that they will be successful and allergy and pain free.
JK

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 18, 2018
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@gardeningjunkie

Good advice!

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@gardenjunkie Just received my hemp protein Vitacost misled me saying it was from the whole plant I called Nutiva its the seeds and has all the amino acids in it

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gardeningjunkie | @gardeningjunkie | Dec 18, 2018

What is the difference between the seeds and plant. Are amino acids a bad thing?

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 18, 2018
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@gardeningjunkie

What is the difference between the seeds and plant. Are amino acids a bad thing?

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@gardenjunkie The CBD is from the flowers and stems Hemp is from the seeds that dont contain the cbd is my understanding.Amino acids are already in our body but as we age some aren't as potant so some need to be given a boost .I just ordered from Charlotte,s Web some spray.

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barbarn | @barbarn | Dec 23, 2018
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@gardeningjunkie

Good advice!

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@gardeningjunkie = my husband's allergist is trying hard to get drs. to do allergy testing before a joint replacement, especially if the patient already has a heavy metal allergy. I believe there is a specific test before (or after - as in our case) the actual surgery for joint replacement - that checks for several of the components.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 24, 2018

Hi @barbarn, @gardeningjunkie here's some information I found about the need for metal allergy screening/testing.

NIH - Metal Allergy Screening Prior to Joint Arthroplasty and Its Influence on Implant Choice: A Delphi Consensus Study Amongst Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Surgeons
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3867611/

NIH - Metal Hypersensitivity and Total Knee Arthroplasty
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4726476/

Arthritis Foundation - Could You Be Allergic to a Joint Implant?
-- https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/joint-surgery/candidates/considerations/metal-implant-allergies.php

John

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barbarn | @barbarn | Dec 24, 2018
In reply to @johnbishop "Hi @barbarn, @gardeningjunkie here's some information I found about the need for metal allergy screening/testing. NIH..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Hi @barbarn, @gardeningjunkie here's some information I found about the need for metal allergy screening/testing.

NIH - Metal Allergy Screening Prior to Joint Arthroplasty and Its Influence on Implant Choice: A Delphi Consensus Study Amongst Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Surgeons
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3867611/

NIH - Metal Hypersensitivity and Total Knee Arthroplasty
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4726476/

Arthritis Foundation - Could You Be Allergic to a Joint Implant?
-- https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/joint-surgery/candidates/considerations/metal-implant-allergies.php

John

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@johnbishop - thank you! I will check those sites out! (and pass them on to allergist and orthopedic surgeon!) As it seems more and more people are developing allergies, the need for testing before joint replacement becomes more a necessity!

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 24, 2018
In reply to @johnbishop "Hi @barbarn, @gardeningjunkie here's some information I found about the need for metal allergy screening/testing. NIH..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Hi @barbarn, @gardeningjunkie here's some information I found about the need for metal allergy screening/testing.

NIH - Metal Allergy Screening Prior to Joint Arthroplasty and Its Influence on Implant Choice: A Delphi Consensus Study Amongst Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Surgeons
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3867611/

NIH - Metal Hypersensitivity and Total Knee Arthroplasty
-- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4726476/

Arthritis Foundation - Could You Be Allergic to a Joint Implant?
-- https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/joint-surgery/candidates/considerations/metal-implant-allergies.php

John

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@johnbishop Thanks John for finding this information I hope @gardenjunkie see,s this

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