User talk:M. Joan

People having adverse reaction to Titanium Total Spinal Fusions?M. Joan (talk) 01:32, 18 May 2017 (UTC)
I had a series of Spinal Fusions using Titanium & 46 screws over a 2 year period had 3 major surgeries by an Orthopedic Spinal Specialist.Done in years 2012 & 2013.Extreme fevers after all surgeries of unknown origin. Spontaneously resolved. Normal Post-Op recovery to a point then starting from Lumbar area up my spine crumbled requiring further fusions. Again after 8-10 months more bone degeneration blamed on arthritic changes & advanced disease with Autoimmune factors.High Sedimentation rate but test negative for R/A Factor. Entire time right knee showing bone on bone through X-rays with increasing pain.Getting myself mentally & physically prepared for Right knee replacement when acute sciatic pain generating from lower lumbar area into Right hip called for Total right hip replacement in Feb. of 2017. Ran high fever 3 weeks out of surgery unknown origin but Sedimentation rate of 91 with anemia & right abdominal pain with enlarged Red cells.Constant nausea from first back surgery continues to this day with general malaise & extreme fatigue. 3 months out of hip replacement required Cortisone injection in right replaced hip for bursitis.Can ANYONE relate or explain?I am VERY frustrated.Only exercise I can now tolerate is aquatic or non-impact bed exercises to maintain muscle tone & prevent atrophy. Any help or suggestions very much appreciated. Wondering if Metal on metal grinding noises in my back can be sending cobalt or Chromium into my blood stream or is that only with hip & knee replacements?M. Joan (talk) 01:32, 18 May 2017 (UTC)M. Joan (talk) 04:12, 18 May 2017 (UTC)