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Need TKR and had positive allergy testing / Bone Cement and Metals
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 7, 2023 | Replies (157)Comment receiving replies
I had TKR 3 1/2 years ago and a revision 1 1/2 years ago. I'm allergic to Nickle, we found out after I was having problems with TKR. Then I had a revision and I'm also allergic to it. My Surgeon told me that he put in a coated knee replacement. I'm concern to having a 3rd knee surgery. The revision is getting worse swelling, stiffness and pain. Also concern about the long term effects of my body rejection the revision.
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Hi @ladytlla and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am terribly sorry to hear about your failed total knee replacements. You will see that I moved your post to a discussion that is ongoing about being allergic to the metals used for this surgery. I wanted to connect you with members who are having the same issue like @lturn9, @johnbishop, @allergyone, @kact and @ardis3
What did your doctor say about a 3rd attempt? Are you taking anything for the swelling and pain?