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Cobalt knee replacement appliance and metal poisoning

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 22, 2023 | Replies (7)
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@gabbette

I know this is dramatic but I LOVE YOU!!!! Thank you so much for your incredibly insightful reply!!!! I feel so much better- but yes, vigilance is key. & even before I watched the documentary I had wondered how long that polymer cushion would last-I’m a very active person. Or I was a very active person and I hope to be that again.
Thank you so much. I’m so happy I posted that.
Gabby

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 22, 2023

Oh Gabby - with your attitude, you will be very active again. Just remember your body has been assaulted. My sister-in-law had 2 partial knees almost 6 years ago now, and is going strong - she is a Master Naturalist, state park volunteer, grandma of 9...

I will give you one heads up - as you begin to heal, you may feel like you have burning or zapping sensations - anywhere from above the knee to the toes. This is your nerves, which were insulted by the surgery, waking up and healing. It can be quite unpleasant, but it is temporary - a few weeks or so. I found motion - walking, pedalling, or kicking in the pool to help when my hips were healing. She went with ice packs, heat packs & Icy Hot gel.

Please be kind to yourself and do your therapy so you will be your best new self...
Sue

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