Alzheimer's, metal ions and hip resurfacing-
Alzheimer's has been in my mother's family for at least a few generations, so I'm assuming that I may be genetically predisposed to contracting this terrible disease someday. As I've aged, I've become more curious about AD and I've read that there may be an association between AD and metal ions that have accumulated in the brain. Also, several years ago I remember stories about people throwing away their aluminum cookware because they believed that Aluminum in the blood stream might play a part in developing AD. I don't have the educational background to explore and understand the role of metal ions in the development of AD and, even if I did, I'm not certain that enough research on the matter has been published to draw any conclusions. But here's my dilemma... My left hip is arthritic to the point that I need to do something about it. Pain meds no longer help. Structurally, my preference is to have my hip 'resurfaced'. However, because current resurfacing 'kits' involve metal-on-metal interfaces (Cobalt & Chromium), I'm concerned about how the metal ions might impact the progression of AD. I'd be grateful if anyone familiar with this topic is willing to offer feedback/advice. Of course, I can always have a full hip replacement done, instead of resurfacing. Metal-on-metal interfaces aren't an issue with full hip replacements. However, I lead a very active lifestyle (biking, swimming, hiking, etc.) and my understanding is that, at 55 years of age, the resurfacing approach is the better option for me (if metal ions and AD weren't a concern). Thoughts? |
