SCARED ABOUT WHAT I AM READING - Titanium

January 16, 2008

Hi -

I just want to emphasis that titanium allergy is VERY RARE and did not

want to scare people about my request for titanium allergy information.

Since my son has had the unexplainable dermatitis for 1 year, directly

after the implant, we are looking at ruling this out. In my research I

have found only one confirmed case in South Africa, reported by the

implant manufacturer and the post about the doctor in India who is

choosing to use gold instead of titanium, due to a few reported cases.

I have searched and have not found any reported cases in the US. There

was also a couple reports on other titanium ear devices with possible

allergic reactions reported.

sallyhackett wrote:

>

> I realize that it is better to be aware than taken by surprise and

> maybe I am naive or still in shock of this crazy 'disease' for my 5

> yr old.

>

> I thought after the second surgery to put the prosthesis in - life

> would go on and be 'normal'. Everything I read here leads me to

> believe this is not true. Here is wha scares me based on what I

> have read..

>

> 1)People are allergic to titanium and have many problems

> 2)People have ocntinual problems, infections, followup surgeries - is

> this just for those with acquired cholesteatomas?

> 3)People still don't regain hearing after implant

> 4)Implant has slipped

> 5) it seems to go on..

>

> would you recommend NOT having hte prosthesis put in?

> Has anyone had a positive, non-reoccuring experiences?

> Who is about 3-5 years post op from prosthesis and what are you

> experiencing?

>

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