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Hip Implant Poisoning: Woman's Six-Year Ordeal
5 Jan
Summary
- Woman suffered cobalt poisoning from toxic hip implant over six years.
- Symptoms included pain, brain fog, fatigue, and abnormal heart rhythm.
- Complex hip revision in 2020 confirmed the faulty implant's cause.
Tracey O'Neill, now 57, has spoken out after suffering cobalt poisoning for six years due to a faulty hip implant. She endured persistent pain, brain fog, extreme fatigue, and an abnormal heart rhythm, with her concerns initially overlooked by medical professionals.
The cause of her debilitating symptoms was finally confirmed in 2020 during a complex hip revision surgery. This procedure, however, also failed, leading to bone tissue death and necessitating further medical intervention.
O'Neill states that her prime years have been stolen by this ordeal, leaving her in daily pain and unable to engage in activities expected for someone her age. She is now leading calls for action to prevent others from suffering similar harm from defective medical devices.
