Question: I had lumbar spine fusion in Nov. of 2012 and cervical spine fusion in April 2013. I was during quite well however, in XXXXXXX I began to have severe pain in the operative sites, Skin in area warmer than other parts of my body, some weeping in the anterior area of buttocks, pain in area and pain rotating down my right leg to right foot. I have same pain now as I did prior to surgery. Doctors are stating that it is highly unlikely that it is related to titanium rods, screws, implants. I have many symptom related to sensitivity to this metal. What are treatment options? I am also having excessive salivation, pain in both eyes with blurred vision, pain in fingers and sometimes pain in both arms, My pulse rate has dropped to 60 or 58 from the 70"s. I have also noticed changes in my mood and slight dizziness when standing and walking..
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Thanks for your assessment Dr. XXXX,
I have never been tested for allergy to metals. I have healed completely from the outside at the lumbar sites anterior and posterior. I still have slight pain at post-op site on my neck at C-spine op-site. I plan to have a MELISA TEST as soon as I can see my primary doctor. I had post-op lumbar x-rays last month and the cervical post-op on 7/11/13. The radiology report from the Lumbar area stated that there was no evidence of any misalignment or loosening of the screws or plate. I do not have a report from the C spine yet. I am taking the following medications: Procardia XL 30 mg daily for Raynaulds Syndrome, Levothyroxin .075 mcg for Graves Disease, Ropinerol 2mg at night for Restless Leg Syndrome, ASA 81 mg as precautionary, Vit D, 1000 Units daily and Calcium 600mg twice a day. I converse with the pharmacist regarding drug compatibility for the medications that I am taking. They are all compatible according to the pharmacist. I have MANY of the symptoms listed on Avatar/symptoms for possible reaction to titanium.

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