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Hip revision due to metal on metal ions.
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That is something I never put together…previous blood tests showed HIGH TPO levels. The last test (2019) TSH 3rd gen.?
was 6.79 & anti-TPO = 384. Could have something to do with metal ions ? I haven’t had another thyroid test since…due to COVID & everything else I personally was going thru. I guess when you’re not in your rite mind, those sort of things fall to the wayside ?
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We didn't know it in 2011-2012 when I was going through it, even though the Hospitalist suspected a thyroid storm after my first replacement surgery, but it later became an issue in some lawsuits. Possibly worth checking into?
It did take me a bit more than a year to feel well after my revisions were all done. Unfortunately in addition to the temporary thyroid issue, I was left with a permanent "ditch" along my thigh where the metal collected and damaged tissue, and a permanent essential tremor.
My bad hips were only in place about 5 years.
Sue