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Hello @rwilson, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @sbcarcht, @cathymw and...
looks like an infection or possibly an metal ... allergy reaction. ... discussions and member comments on TKR ... metal allergy if you want to see what ... search=TKR+metal+allergy.
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Feb 23 8:43am
Since my revision I have had asthma exacerbation. More often post op. When I am on...
are probably due to a reaction to my TKR ... that there are no blood tests to show metal ... allergies, that are FDA approved.
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: May 22 7:07pm
I had a TKR in Sept of 2021. Luckily, the orthopedic surgeon who did my knee...
I had a TKR in Sept of 2021. ... of time if I had any known nickel allergy ... told him that and he sent me for “metal ... did testing for nickel, a few other metals ... The rest of the metals came out fine
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Apr 20, 2024
@upstatephil The titanium in surgical hardware is an alloy or mixture of titanium and other metals....
alloy or mixture of titanium and other metals ... It is possible that any of the metals ... for allergy shots for things I am allergic ... allergies in TKR? ... is-there-a-hospital-or-dr-in-us-who-understand-metal-allergies-in-tkr
does he understand and acknowledge metal allergies can affect a patient with TKR? I have had...
does he understand and acknowledge metal ... allergies can affect a patient with ... TKR? ... Long story short I am allergic to 11 ... of the 15 metals in my knee No Dr will
@maldokat Do you have a problem with hardware placement or migration of parts or screws that...
require a revision if it was not for the metal ... www.orthopedicanalysis.com/ that tests for allergies ... allergies that may be of interest. ... Allergies? ... is-there-a-hospital-or-dr-in-us-who-understand-metal-allergies-in-tkr
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Sep 1, 2023
Thank you for your reply. Iit's been 4 months since my TKR, but I have been...
Iit's been 4 months since my TKR ... was also concerned I might have a metal ... allergy, (nickel, etc.), that would ... I do NOT have a "metal on metal& ... on metal issues, I was told.
I’m 74 and I had 2 TKR surgeries on my left knee before discovering I was...
I’m 74 and I had 2 TKR surgeries on ... left knee before discovering I was allergic ... to metal…3rd surgery was a success
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Jun 9, 2023
You should get checked for metal allergies, I had TKR 2019, at my 1 year checkup,...
You should get checked for metal allergies ... , I had TKR 2019, at my 1 year checkup ... standing for long, found out I'm allergic ... to 4 metals and bone cement.
Hi @moprea, I'd like to add my welcome along with @jenniferhunter. I moved your 2 posts...
connect with others like you: - Need TKR ... and had positive allergy testing / ... Bone Cement and Metals: https://connect.mayoclinic.org ... /discussion/need-tkr-and-had-positive-allergy-testing-bone-cement-and-metals
I had 4 metal allergies & bone cement but nickel was highly reactive, I had Conformis...
I had 4 metal allergies & bone cement ... was highly reactive, I had Conformis TKR ... I had TKR in left knee 2 weeks ago ( ... rather deal with bone cement than 4 metal ... allergies.
Hi @blkhwkfxer831, you might find some helpful information in these related discussions: - Need TKR and...
these related discussions: - Need TKR ... Bone Cement and Metals: https://connect.mayoclinic.org ... /discussion/need-tkr-and-had-positive-allergy-testing-bone-cement-and-metals ... / --- Severe metal allergy to titanium ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/severe-allergy-to-titanium-nickel-need-tkr-in-severe-pain
I have had the Metal Allergy test done that this Group suggested. Great test. I am...
I have had the Metal Allergy test done ... I am very allergic to nickel. ... what joint would work for me & TKR ... I was given a titanium piece of metal ... used in TKR's & it was taped
I love your positive attitude….yes eluding sleep is not good for anyone! I’ve pretty much tried...
This checks for allergies to metal and ... got the results….I DO NOT HAVE ANY ALLERGIES ... loss and am worse off than before my TKR ... think long and hard before doing a TKR
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Oct 11, 2021
Allergy Testing- My orthopedist also said it was highly unlikely to be allergic to TKR components...
to TKR components and I if I still ... up front for the blood testing for metals ... and bone cement used in TKR. ... I was allergic to 5 metals, ironically ... even titanium has many other trace metals
There was a class action lawsuit (probably several) involving the Stryker hip that was recalled around...
revision for a recalled hip in which the metal ... know if my severe pain problems in my TKR ... have to do with metal and/or cement ... allergies but even though I can&#39 ... So I'm doing the allergy tests as
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: May 25, 2021
Hello, Most people that I’ve been reading about sound just like me and after having TKR...
sound just like me and after having TKR ... He had me test for metals, glues and ... Yup..I AM ALLERGIC TO THE ANTIBIOTIC ... NEVER THINK OF ALLERGIC REACTION. ... . to find allergist that tests for metal
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Apr 20, 2021
Good afternoon Ray, exflyer, and all - Ray - This is pretty much SOP for TKR...
just like they don't test for metal ... , PLEASE get yourself tested for a metal ... allergy. ... out NIH studies under the heading of TKR ... 's and metal allergies.
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Feb 4, 2019
Jan 2021, I had my 1st TKR on my right knee in Indiana at 53 years...
Jan 2021, I had my 1st TKR on my right ... He asked me to have metal testing done ... I found out I am allergic to nickel ... understands the following 1. nickel allergy ... nickel allergy, 24/ 7 constant pain