Back in 08 I had bilateral hip replacements. I was only 49 at the time so my surgeon decided to go with a pair of Biomet m2as.
Well, three weeks ago I got a severe pain in my left hip and a less severe ache in my right. I was seen by the PA in the office who examined me and sent me for blood work. My cobalt level is 5 times the limit and my chromium twice the limit. I went for an ultrasound and have fluid on both hips, nothing but good news.
Over the last five years I have developed a back ache, hearing loss , tingling hands and feet and was diagnosed with familial tremor which I now believe may be caused by the metal toxicity.
I just got a call yesterday and the PA said the surgeon wants to see me about getting a revision. He said the doctor wants to replace the ball while preserving everything else if he can. Does anyone have experience with this kind of revision? How bad is the surgery? Recovery? I am emotionally as we as physically sick over this.
Well, three weeks ago I got a severe pain in my left hip and a less severe ache in my right. I was seen by the PA in the office who examined me and sent me for blood work. My cobalt level is 5 times the limit and my chromium twice the limit. I went for an ultrasound and have fluid on both hips, nothing but good news.
Over the last five years I have developed a back ache, hearing loss , tingling hands and feet and was diagnosed with familial tremor which I now believe may be caused by the metal toxicity.
I just got a call yesterday and the PA said the surgeon wants to see me about getting a revision. He said the doctor wants to replace the ball while preserving everything else if he can. Does anyone have experience with this kind of revision? How bad is the surgery? Recovery? I am emotionally as we as physically sick over this.