I am a 47 year old female who has had 18 surgeries on my right ankle due to non-specific/benign/yet aggressive bone tumors in my talus. Over time I've discovered I am allergic and/or react to every piece of orthopedic metal put in me. It causes an extreme reaction and needs to come out. I've also had significant allergy issues with most opiate drugs.

My graft failed, once again, and I am about to go have my 19th surgery to try to repair and incorporate the graft in my foot. I recently went to an immunologist and he did some testing, attached, and says my immune system appears deficient.

I am trying to create the best outcome for this next surgery as I know my options for further surgical intervention are few and I need the graft to incorporate.

I saw an endocrinologist who suggested a short-term course of Forteo. He did blood work and it came back anemic, vitamin D deficient and my CRP was normal-high.

I'm very concerned about the CH50 test and the Pneumococcal tests as I've had significant issues with post-op infections and I need to make sure my body is ready for this new challenge.

Thanks,
Christine Atkinson