Allergic to titanium?

[kr4st]

Allergic to titanium? I have had three knee replacements, one a cement/antibiotic one. I am in constant pain and my leg has red spots on the aria of the knee replacement and is always wormer then the other leg. Now I have developed a severe allergy in my sinus, with the tubes plug and water on one ear. No one can tell me what I am allergic to. I read many people having the idea of allergies to titanium and I have read that the medical community say it not possible. The last two night I have had a temperature of 101, that comes and goes.
my meds are:
Mometasone Furoate 50 mcg 120d nasal
Loratadine 10mg
Rifampin 300 mg cap
my Gatofloxacin was discontinued by the VA
replaced with ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day.
Are you sure that there are no allergies to knee replacements  jeff graham

[B4SuzieQ]

Same thing happened with me, different symptoms, but definitely a rash everywhere.  I had the plate removed and I have recovered to about 80%.  I had a Melisa test done through the NJ lab.  There is a doc there that will talk to you and give you more info.  Her name is Dr. Valentine-Thor.  I hope you find answers for him.  

Please keep us updated.

[karen810]

Hello, I am so so worried about my husband.  He had neck surgery several months ago and had the titanium plate  done.  About 5 months later he is in the hospital with hemolytic anemia and never could find out what the cause was.  He was put on high doses of steroids and eventually got better from that.  But since then he has had rashes break out on his back and belly area and for almost a month now he is waking up with severe leg cramps pretty much every night.  He has also complained of a chemical taste at times.  I can't help but think it has got something to do with his neck surgery.  I read about this test you were having done on your dad and would love to know more about it and how to go about getting it done. Any help would be great!!!

[B4SuzieQ]

There is another thread for this subject through Medhelp it is called "titanium/vanadium/aluminum dental implants".  This isn't just for dental implant, but it is the main discussion.  There are stories there that may help.  There are a lot of people there that have titanium dental implants, had them removed and are doing better.  Hope this helps.

[B4SuzieQ]

I left a note for you, that may help.  Sorry it took so long to get back to you.

[KoniJay53]

Thank you for your responce. I got the MELSA results yesterday. And it showed negative for all metals after having the implant for just over 2.5 months. the Nickel was 3.2 and negative is 4.5 or less. But it did say that there is no safe level for people who are "hypersensitive." To which I am!
The MRI said, "There is a small rounded area of low signal noted in the right foraminal region at C 4-5. This could represent a residual osteophyte disc complex or a post surgical change. It does narrow the right neural foraminal and some compression of the C 5 nerve root." He either left the bone spur or it is part of the screw pushing on the area? But he said or its only artifact! I am so bummed. But I am praying and fasting for God to show me what next... I see a specialist in Omaha in November. I hope he can help me. I asked the NS to do a Myleogram-CT with contrast to R/O artifacts, but he refuses. So we pray, wait, and see:-)

[B4SuzieQ]

I too was so sick right after my surgery.  I didn't have a clue as to what was going on.  One day while driving and praying it came to me, it was the implant.  I did the research and had it removed after it lived in me for almost 2 years.  I never have regret the decision, in fact I wish I had known I would have done it sooner.   I had mine removed 1 year ago and has made a very positive improvement in my life.  

Did the MRI reveal that the hardware was the culprit with the C5 nerve root? There is a doctor at the Melisa Lab in NJ who is a wealth of information.  Her name is Dr. Valentine-Thorn.  I have spoken/emailed her on many occasions and I think she has a lot to offer.  She may have some information that maybe able to help you.  I wish you the very best and I hope you find your answers.  If you have any questions please feel free to ask.  Do not give up hope, more and more docs are aware of this and are doing the revision surgeries.