@Cynlite
I did email Dr. Zeegers my results and he replied with this:
"http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/journals/ortho/2016-5-39-3-supplemental/%7B92d802e1-1cb3-4b04-9394-08d84e60916e%7D/influence-of-surface-coating-on-metal-ion-release-evaluation-in-patients-with-metal-allergy
http://www.orthopedicanalysis.com/about-us/testimonials
http://www.kreuzschmerzen.org/en/pre...sufferers.html
http://www.spineart.com/product-plat...era%C2%AEl/128
etc. etc. etc.
the clinical relevance of your mild reaction is not clear at all !"
But I don't think I have a real issue, yes with Titanium Alloy, but not with pure Titanium... the allergic reaction is not necessarily because of the Titanium alone, it is because Titanium is mixed with metals such as Aluminum, Tin, Vanadium, Palladium, Molybdenum, Chromium, etc.
I may be all wet here, but pure Titanium should not be an issue for most people.
FH Orthopedics LP-ESP uses pure CP Grade 2 Ti40 Titanium, and it is not mixed with any other alloys to my knowledge. Adding to what I already stated above about the LP-ESP, Hydroxypatite is found in our teeth and bones so it is naturally a good choice as the top coating over the Ti40 undercoating. This is my first choice. And any chances of corrosion from occurring when introduced into my body should be negligible.
I have looked into the other discs, and I do not want the ProDisc or Activ-L (bio-mechanics are not that great... one can cause hyper-flexion, and the other limits your range of motion to not being able to go side to side), nor the M6-L because it does not cover the entire surface of the bone, and can potentially result in facet joint issues later on.
I will continue to do more reading, and check out the links you provided. And I will call first thing Monday morning to get a better understanding of what my results imply.
And "no" I do not have any metal in my body as far as implants or screws go unless it was done without me knowing... queue eerie music...
Well actually everyone does from what they eat... hahaha.