Is it possible that having titanium rods in both of my femurs can affect fatigue. I am chronically cold but one website said that rods aren t affected by weather, however Im not sure why I am so incredibly freezing all the time since the placement of my rods, but I am wondering then if there is any correlation of metal in your body and fatigue.
Hi there, welcome to Chat Doctor, thanks for your question. There is no correlation between insertion of titanium rods in femur and the sensation of fatigue from what we know from current available literature. However, it is possible that you might feel week in your legs after such an injury and surgery due to the lack of use of the muscles of the lower limb. This is something similar to disuse atrophy. It is advisable to do strengthening exercises of all the muscles around your lower limb under the supervision of your physician and a trained physiotherapist. It is possible that over a time frame of 3 to 6 months your will start feeling better strength which such exercises. On the other hand if you are feeling general fatigue including your whole body general factors like anemia should be considered. It is possible that you would have lost considerable amount of blood during your injury and during your surgery, which can result in anemia. Based on certain blood tests you might require supplements to help you recover from such a situation. Regarding feeling cold, low grade smoldering fever can sometimes make you feel cold. Since you have an implant in your body it would be better to see your treating physical to rule out the same. Examination and some blood tests can provide evidence regarding the samendHope this answers your question. All the best, Thank you. With best regards Chat Doctor. 