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Severe allergic reaction after metal toe implant for arthritis pain

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joe92367
joe92367

I received a big toe implant and surgery was Sept 5, 2017. Two days later incision very swollen and large blisters formed. The foot has very red rash and very hot and horrifically itchy. I really think I'm in trouble. It's  15 days out and all I do is lie in bed with ice packs wet washcloths. My surgeon is very little help, my foot looks like it's dying, and dermatologist gave me a topical steroid. I take Benedetto and a corticosteroids, nothing is helping. I'm sure it's the metal implant allergic reaction. I want to scratch so badly but it'll get worse. It's spreading up my ankle and I fear next my shin. It's been constant itch for 15 days. I can't take much more. Doctor says may be the titanium implant has nickle, and he wants to wait for a very long time before removing. I'm miserable beyond misery.

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  • roger46028
    roger46028 joe92367

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    Hi Joe  - just checking to see how you’re getting on. I hope all ok
    • joe92367
      joe92367 roger46028

      Posted

      Yes, much better. As far as rash and itch goes, anyway.  After 3 months of cold rags and ice packs( they saved me) I started getting better. The foot, toe, from this surgery, is still painful 8 months later, but I'm getting much of my life back. Still often times feel, I am allergic to the implant but physical therapist and foot surgeon do not think so. All I know, is joints all over body, are so painful, often. Never were, before toe implant. But I can wear shoes, not dress shoes, but tennis shoes and sandals, and walk again. I'm just so happy for that, because I thought my situation was so dire, I might lose my foot at times. Dermatologist and primary dr also feared that. I'm on the mend and I'm not removing the implant if I do not get worse. Thanks for your interest. 

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