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

[Nanapatti]

Hi I too have allergies to Titanium Dioxide as I researched many meds that I was on and found it in most as fillers. It is in antibiotics either under titanium dioxide as a filler or the name of Opadry II 85F19316 clear. These are the same thing. I cant take any antibiotics due this. I also am allergic to Red and Yellow dye so it affects me taking my thyroid medication. I will have to see if I can have my thyroid meds done at a compound pharmacy.
We need to be our own advocate for our health. Blessings to you as you pursue finding out what is in most meds.

[DawnBar]

Can I ask who did the Melisa test???  I am having trouble finding someone to do it.  Thank you

[filshieclip1warning]

help.the day of them put in.i was not told they were putting them in.but my joints are in constant pain & stiffness.i need them out.my insurance will cover them.i need a doc in Michigan.

[LilTrustnDrs]

Just one word...LAWSUIT!

[rspollock]

I am in a similiar situation.  I am one year after replacement and my knee is tight as a rock. rom is 120 but tight and warm and inflamed.  the surgeon said it's just tempermental.  my orthopod who monitors me thinks it may be allergic reaction.  I just used prednisone for a week and am going on anti-inflamatory drugs for a week.  my implant is titanium.

how did they test to figure out that was the problem?
where are you located and could we talk?

thanx
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[CBCanada]

I had a cow bone at C5-C6, then 6 years later screws C3-C4 and a plate C4-C5. I have reoccurring throbbing pain at my incision site anterior every 3 months or so. It has sent me to the hospital every time. I have no rash at all. I keep asking my doctor, I am allergic to all metal except white gold and gold. I have had all the tests done, zero results. Does anyone with experience think I could be allergic to my implant. The pain is excruciating.