Di,
I can't imagine that metal could possibly cause this reaction. It is far
more likely that the patient still resides in the midst of her sympathetic
response to the original trauma. This would account for her over-all
symptoms, including the tearfullness.
The best resource for understanding this is Levine's book, "Waking the
Tiger." Its' been the resource for several essays on my web site and I
reviewed the book on "Rehab Edge" <http://www.rehabedge.com>
Barrett L. Dorko P.T.
<http://qin.com/dorko>
Also at <http://prorehab.com>
At 09:37 PM 3/2/00 +1100, you wrote:
>I have a woman (50ish)who fractured her tib / fib, middle of last year.
>It was fixated with pins and plate. She has been complaining of
>increasing generalised ache throughout her body; feelings of nausea and
>tearfulness. Have any of you seen these symptoms possibly as a reaction
>to the metal implants. If this is possible do you think that this will
>resolve if she has these removed?
>
>Many years ago, i saw a woman with a similar injury who had a severe
>respiratory reaction to the implants with onset of asthma- like
>symptoms, which she never previously had and once the metal was
>removed, the symptoms resolved totally. Any comments appreciated.
>
>Di Howell
>(Physio; Canberra; Australia)
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