I would like to sincerely thank those of you who have posted replies and insight into this question; it's what makes this forum great.
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Originally Posted by Boomer-61
I know the question is about metal allergies but, when you mention redness, blisters etc, my mind first goes to infection. I've been putting metal alloy implants in patients for about 20 years and have yet to RECOGNIZE any metal alloy reactions. Ankle repairs are know for breaking down. Does your wife have: diabetes, coronary artery disease, obesity, a history of immuno compromise disease, or does she smoke? If any of the above are true, think about having a sedimentation rate, C-reative protein and complete blood count drawn to rule out infection. I'm sure she has an excellent orthopedist who thinking about these things too.
Boomer
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She does smoke. none of the rest of the issues you mention are present. I will relay your thoughts to her orthopedist, and everything else I've gotten from this question, hopefully we'll figure it out.
The spots I'm refering to are hard to explain, I'm no where near a doctor, 14 years of CLS doesn't infer I know anything deeper than the ABC's of life saving, but they look like mosquito bites that you itch until they scab over, then itch the scab off.. that's the best way I know how to describe them. They do itch, apparently. She is constantly scratching at them.
Again, Physicians, thank you very much for the thoughts