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Can Hip And Groin Pain Due To Hip Replacement Surgery Be Removed?
I had total right hip replaced in December 2009--Since then I have had significant pain from the hip itself also in the groin with a rash also vertigo very ( BAD ) headaches , vision and hearing problems Blood testing revealed Cobalt Ref. ( 0.07-0.83 ) I tested 5.67 Test Ref. (1.7--21.2) I tested 125.1 Chromium Plasma Ref. test 0.10 my test 0.71 ref test----- - (1.90) - ( 5.80 ) my test 13.65 No one has said the word Metallosis my sugar levels are a concern with my Doctor who i have been with for 30 years.I am 81 years old and I believe surgery is a concern due to my age however i want these alien substances removed from my system.
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
U go to the hospital where u got operated and get evaluated fully. Considering ur old age, u need to screen other factors also to rule out any neurological issues.
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