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Would anyone be able to tell me what metallosis symptoms are?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 3 11:30am | Replies (17)
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@april0608

While I wait for the results of my metals testing, could anyone tell me if the intensity of the metallosis symptoms wax and wane?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Nov 3, 2023

Not in my experience. They just got worse week by week until both hips were replaced and my body began to eliminate the excess metal
Sue

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Nov 3, 2023

Hi, @april0608. Information on metallosis and what the symptoms are and how to diagnose it are all still in the process of being studied. As you can imagine, and as I am sure you are already aware, it is hard to find concrete information on this condition. Here a few resources you can look through, although they may not directly address your direct question:

- https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/metal-metal-hip-implants/information-about-soft-tissue-imaging-and-metal-ion-testing
- https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/metal-metal-hip-implants/information-orthopaedic-surgeons

@april0608, it does sound like you were able to get your surgeon to test for metals in your body, which is a great start. Were you able to confirm that you have a metal on metal implant?

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