Went to Dr Nguyen today. It was stated that my Zimmer replacement does have nickel components and I am highly reactive to the nickel. My symptoms: Pain, knee clicking, itching etc are all symptoms of rejection. To be sure, they are sending me for a 3D Bone Scan and blood work for auto immune symptoms. They were all very kind and caring which was a big change from my current doctor. I see Dr Nguyen again on 6/19 for my results and course of action. All I keep thinking is: a simple $200 blood test would have averted all this pain and my doctor could have just suggested it like Dr Nguyen. Here I am one year later in more pain with suffering needlessly when I should be fine at this point.
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