Trouble with unknown antibodies in blood since pkr
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when I had my first half knee replaced , they said I had Unknown antibodies in my blood, they asked if I had a transfusion in previous surgeries to which I replied no. So they sent it off to get matched and that was that, . 8/9 weeks latter I had pre op for second knee, same thing, antibodies, sent bloods off got it matched. Had surgery, end of. Then up to now , 11 weeks on , I have to have my jaw washed out, because of osteoarthritis , really could do with out it to be honest have had enough, . But anyway I had my pre op , and again they saying about antibodies apparently rare have taken bloods 4 times over the last 3 weeks as they can't find what they are, . What I am hoping is that somebody on here will be able to tell me what all the fuss is about, as I keep asking but can't get a strait answer , they took four more files of blood yesturday and are sending up to London, as can't find what they are, and I have to say I am now getting quite worried. My surgery is on Friday, they have told me that it should go ahead, depending what comes back, What does that mean? Should I be worried?
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jean34329 mandy35295
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Where in the UK are you based?
I do not know what to say in respect of the surgery going ahead.
Do you know if they intend to give you a blood transfusion?
In the meantime let the hospital do the worrying. Just fry to focus on positive things.
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martinarvelo mandy35295
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jean34329 mandy35295
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Sorry to hear all this.
It sounds as though the hospital is being ultra cautious which cannot be a bad thing and makes a change!
They are obviously concerned about these antibodies and are trying to find out what they are or due to. I would try to find out which antibody tests have actually been done and then you may be able to rule out some conditions.
Have your thyroid antibodies been checked out.
The fact that you have had MRSA may be relevant in this.
It sounds as though the hospital is saying that depending on the findings in connection with the anti bodies that the surgery wil either go ahead or it will not!
Sadly this is not good as there is uncertainty now however it may just mean a slight delay in the surgery going ahead.
It sounds as though the hospital is acting in your best interests though which is a very positive thing.
Try to take heart in that thought.
Jean xx
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Psychonurse mandy35295
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mandy35295 Psychonurse
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It would not affect an operation at this stage anyway.
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Perhaps your thyroid antibodies are abnormal. Hard to tell.
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jean34329 mandy35295
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The sooner you know the better I suppose.
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