Hello, @irish283. Thank you for sharing your very frustrating journey to finding out what was causing the ongoing pain after your TKR. I'd like to validate that you never gave up in being your own advocate. I'm so happy you kept at it and found a knee doctor who listened to you and decided to refer you to an allergist. I've heard from friends about their allergies to the hardware and other substances used in joint replacements and sadly your experience isn't unique. You reminded us to listen to our own bodies, joints and all, and never give up when we know something isn't right. I live in small community and sometimes people are afraid of hurting their doctor's feelings or insulting them if they, as the patient, question the doctor's judgment. One of my favorite family doctors who sadly (for me anyway) is now retired said to me one time - "you're the expert of your own body". So true as you've shown us.

I wish you good health and wellness.