Well after almost 4 years into my HR by Dr.Gross I am still having ongoing issues no one can figure out. I had my surgery April-16, I recovered nicely till month 11. Out of no where I started having glute pain and weakness in my hip. I also get daily swelling upon weight bearing in the am.
The pain is chronic throughout the day and radiates in my entire hip. I measured my HR hip today to my non HR hip and it swells 3 inches in circumference. That is measuring the adductors highest point and around my hip.
I had blood checked several times over the last 3 years all my metals are low. My last one in November-19 I had cobalt at .5 and chromium at .7. All other markers were low for infection.
I have had CT,MRI,Xray and a bone scan nothing shows. All seems normal. At this point I don't believe its a muscle or tendon issue. Also, tried PT,ART, etc. Nothing worked. The swelling is concerning.
I have an appointment with a surgeon at HSS in there new Palm Beach facility in a few weeks. I don't want to remove these components and I am still in the same boat. Maybe I need an exploratory surgery to see what is going on.
Only other thing I can think of is I a am super sensitive to metals. After three years of trying to convince myself this will correct itself its apparent it wont.
Any advice would greatly be appreciated
Thanks,
Larry