Re: Unusual Nipple Discharge/ Saline Implant Patient

[Guest guest]

This is probably staph infection, and most likely your implant has staph

inside. It needs to be removed and you need antibiotic treatment. Where

are you?

Lynda

At 02:41 AM 8/12/2005, you wrote:

>Hi,

>I am a 35-year-old woman who has had saline breast implants since 1997. In

>April of 2005 I started having an unusual nipple discharge.

>

>This isn't something that I am comfortable talking about, but since my

>doctors

>can't seem to answer my questions I thought I'd ask other women.

>

>Is anyone else with saline implants having an unusual nipple discharge? I

>have never been pregnant or lactated. This is new and unappealing to me.

>

>I have a greenish pus that comes out of both of my nipples when I pinch them.

>

>My doctors have put me through a gamut of test and I'm told not to worry

>about

>it, but I still am.

>

>Does anyone else have this problem? I'm wondering if this problem is related

>to my breast implants?

>Sincerely,

>Marie (Newport Beach, CA)

>

>

>

>

>

>Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by

>licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

>health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

>Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live

>a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

>two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynda,

Thank you for responding.

How can I know if I have a staph infection in side my

implant? Do you know which specialist should I consult

to find out?

I have had blood work done. In addition to that the

discharge I mentioned was tested and it was determined

that it was not caused by an infection, although I was

prescribed Clindamycin, which is used to treat staph

infections. I have had a mammogram and an ultrasound.

All the doctors say I am fine and none of them mention

that there might be a problem with my implants. I am

incredibly distressed.

I live in Newport Beach, CA that is really close to

Los Angeles. I don't even know of a good surgeon out

here. Did you have the same problem? Thanks for all

your help.

Sincerely,

Marie

--- Lynda <coss@...> wrote:

---------------------------------

This is probably staph infection, and most likely your

implant has staph

inside. It needs to be removed and you need

antibiotic treatment. Where

are you?

Lynda

At 02:41 AM 8/12/2005, you wrote:

>Hi,

>I am a 35-year-old woman who has had saline breast

implants since 1997. In

>April of 2005 I started having an unusual nipple

discharge.

>

>This isn't something that I am comfortable talking

about, but since my

>doctors

>can't seem to answer my questions I thought I'd ask

other women.

>

>Is anyone else with saline implants having an unusual

nipple discharge? I

>have never been pregnant or lactated. This is new and

unappealing to me.

>

>I have a greenish pus that comes out of both of my

nipples when I pinch them.

>

>My doctors have put me through a gamut of test and

I'm told not to worry

>about

>it, but I still am.

>

>Does anyone else have this problem? I'm wondering if

this problem is related

>to my breast implants?

>Sincerely,

>Marie (Newport Beach, CA)

>

>

>

>

>

>Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of

advice given by

>licensed health care professionals. Consult your

physician or licensed

>health care professional before commencing any

medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the

politicians mislead you.

>Find out what the facts are, and make your own

decisions about how to live

>a happy life and how to work for a better world. " -

Linus ing,

>two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963,

Peace)

>

>

[Guest guest]

We have had women report this problem. Dr. Gilbert Lee in San Diego is a

good plastic surgeon who can probably help you.

If they gave you an antibiotic, it was an infection. They do not like to

admit there are problems, but they will continue if the implant stays in.

I have run a support network for 14 years and I have heard of this problem

many times, almost always staph. And the implant has to be removed, not

replaced (infection has to clear before anything else can be done).

Lynda

At 09:31 AM 8/12/2005, you wrote:

>Hi Lynda,

>Thank you for responding.

>How can I know if I have a staph infection in side my

>implant? Do you know which specialist should I consult

>to find out?

>

>I have had blood work done. In addition to that the

>discharge I mentioned was tested and it was determined

>that it was not caused by an infection, although I was

>prescribed Clindamycin, which is used to treat staph

>infections. I have had a mammogram and an ultrasound.

>All the doctors say I am fine and none of them mention

>that there might be a problem with my implants. I am

>incredibly distressed.

>

>I live in Newport Beach, CA that is really close to

>Los Angeles. I don't even know of a good surgeon out

>here. Did you have the same problem? Thanks for all

>your help.

>Sincerely,

>Marie

>

>

>--- Lynda <coss@...> wrote:

>

>

>---------------------------------

>This is probably staph infection, and most likely your

>implant has staph

>inside. It needs to be removed and you need

>antibiotic treatment. Where

>are you?

>

>Lynda

>

>

>At 02:41 AM 8/12/2005, you wrote:

> >Hi,

> >I am a 35-year-old woman who has had saline breast

>implants since 1997. In

> >April of 2005 I started having an unusual nipple

>discharge.

> >

> >This isn't something that I am comfortable talking

>about, but since my

> >doctors

> >can't seem to answer my questions I thought I'd ask

>other women.

> >

> >Is anyone else with saline implants having an unusual

>nipple discharge? I

> >have never been pregnant or lactated. This is new and

>unappealing to me.

> >

> >I have a greenish pus that comes out of both of my

>nipples when I pinch them.

> >

> >My doctors have put me through a gamut of test and

>I'm told not to worry

> >about

> >it, but I still am.

> >

> >Does anyone else have this problem? I'm wondering if

>this problem is related

> >to my breast implants?

> >Sincerely,

> >Marie (Newport Beach, CA)

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of

>advice given by

> >licensed health care professionals. Consult your

>physician or licensed

> >health care professional before commencing any

>medical treatment.

> >

> > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the

>politicians mislead you.

> >Find out what the facts are, and make your own

>decisions about how to live

> >a happy life and how to work for a better world. " -

>Linus ing,

> >two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963,

>Peace)

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Welcome Marie,

Please take this discharge seriously . . . even if the

doctor doesn't!

For whatever reason, doctors are slow to acknowledge

an association between breast implants and

infections/discharge. . . or any other illness for

that matter.

Please find a doctor who does take it seriously and

get your implants removed en bloc (capsule removed

with implant still inside).

If the only symptom you are having is some discharge,

you pretty lucky so far. Do you have any other issues?

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

marie

I got my saline implants in 96 and upon removal in '03 they found staph, black mold and 10 other named "animals" inside of them. Not to scare you but one had actual yellowish chunks floating inside of them... you need to get them removed as soon as possible as this stuff can make you VERY sick - I speak from experience here. I do no recall a discharge until right before my explanting - a few months of a yellowish milky looking substance.

please take this very seriously and understand that most doctors will not speak of implant illness... they have lots of friends, etc that may be in the business or they just do not get it but it is very real. Just because he/she doesn't think it is a big deal doesn't mean that you shouldn't. I would get a second opinion right away! I can not believe you have a discharge like that and the doctor doesn't think it is a big deal. That is just crazy to me. If you would like, I can email you a pic of my implants.... I do not want to send it without your approval but since we both had them around the same time when this pic was taken I think you should see it. it was taken after they were removed. It may explain what is happening to you. Upon removal one of mine was missing 30cc's of fluid and BOTH were leaking due to faulty valves. one had mold growing into the valve so badly you could see it and the doc said it was actually holding the valve partially open it was so thick. if you do not want the pics coming to your email you can see them on my web page with a pic of my son and what they have done to him... after birth I breastfed him (with the implants) and he had constant infections, rashes, and very high fevers which nobody could ever explain - hives outbreaks and febrile seizures. Luckily the last year or so he has gotten much better so I am hoping all the mold or whatever has worked its way out of his system but it is very scary. it is a horrible thing to know you hurt your own child even though I didn't realize I was doing it. I will have to live with that forever.

www.BreastImplantAwareness.org/shari.htm

good luck

shari

[Guest guest]

Marie,

I just skimmed over some of the replies to your post and everybody

here is absolutely right. Plastic surgeons, MOST of them, will NOT

tell you the truth, PERIOD! They've been lying about implants for

years and they're still doing it. My suggestion is for you to go to

an INFECTIOUS DISEASE doctor, hopefully an honest one who WILL admit

that breast implants are dangerous, and will test for staph

infection or whatever. No matter what, you need to get them taken

out and soon, especially if there's discharge. Of course, for that,

you need a plastic surgeon but make sure you get one who will do it

right, en bloc, just like everybody else mentioned, and with drains.

By the way, just a brief history on me...I'm 45, born with a birth

defect called Poland's Syndrome which includes a missing pectoral

muscle and some ribs so I've had about 30 reconstructive plastic

surgeries, mostly in the last 20 years. It's been one disaster

after another and now I'm infected again, for the LAST TIME. If the

next doctor I go to won't take them out and leave them out, I'll

find someone who will. I'm ready to go back to the deformity I was

born with so that should tell you how fed up I am and how sick I am

from the implants. I have fibromyalgia with major pain all the

time, I take narcotics daily, I'm on SS Disability, and it's ALL

because of breast implants...ones that supposedly didn't even leak

or rupture! They're dangerous...get rid of them before you get any

sicker. Don't wait until you're too sick to have a normal life. I

just wanted a body that didn't include wearing a prosthesis,

especially at the age of 20!! Now I'm paying the price for wanting

to " look " good. It's MUCH more important to " feel " good.

Sorry for my ranting...I always get carried away when I start in on

this subject. Good luck!

Dianne in PA

[Guest guest]

Dianne

I feel so bad about all of the problems you have had. Hopefully you

will soon have a proper explant done and be on your way to feeling

better. You are so right about how more important it is to feel

good than to look good. The ability to enjoy life is gone when you

never feel good. Do you think that you will be able to find the

right person to do your explant soon?

Hugs, kathy

--- In , " dianne " <dreesvogt@y...>

wrote:

> Marie,

>

> I just skimmed over some of the replies to your post and everybody

> here is absolutely right. Plastic surgeons, MOST of them, will

NOT

> tell you the truth, PERIOD! They've been lying about implants for

> years and they're still doing it. My suggestion is for you to go

to

> an INFECTIOUS DISEASE doctor, hopefully an honest one who WILL

admit

> that breast implants are dangerous, and will test for staph

> infection or whatever. No matter what, you need to get them taken

> out and soon, especially if there's discharge. Of course, for

that,

> you need a plastic surgeon but make sure you get one who will do

it

> right, en bloc, just like everybody else mentioned, and with

drains.

>

> By the way, just a brief history on me...I'm 45, born with a birth

> defect called Poland's Syndrome which includes a missing pectoral

> muscle and some ribs so I've had about 30 reconstructive plastic

> surgeries, mostly in the last 20 years. It's been one disaster

> after another and now I'm infected again, for the LAST TIME. If

the

> next doctor I go to won't take them out and leave them out, I'll

> find someone who will. I'm ready to go back to the deformity I

was

> born with so that should tell you how fed up I am and how sick I

am

> from the implants. I have fibromyalgia with major pain all the

> time, I take narcotics daily, I'm on SS Disability, and it's ALL

> because of breast implants...ones that supposedly didn't even leak

> or rupture! They're dangerous...get rid of them before you get

any

> sicker. Don't wait until you're too sick to have a normal life.

I

> just wanted a body that didn't include wearing a prosthesis,

> especially at the age of 20!! Now I'm paying the price for

wanting

> to " look " good. It's MUCH more important to " feel " good.

>

> Sorry for my ranting...I always get carried away when I start in

on

> this subject. Good luck!

>

> Dianne in PA

[Guest guest]

Dianne,

I am sorry to hear of all you have suffered from a young age from

your condition. I didn't know what Poland's syndrome was, but when

you mentioned the part about a missing pectoral muscle, I perked

right up. When I went to the Dominical Republic on a mission trip 2

years ago, I got into a conversation with one of my team mates, and

found out that she also had a silicone gel implant, due to a missing

muscle in her chest. It sounds like what you have. She has thyroid

issues, and other implant related sounding symptoms, but while I

wanted to be sensitive to her, I was able to also suggest that the

implant may be causing her trouble. She never took me seriously. I

can only wonder what will happen to her over time. It sounds like

you have suffered so. I am so sorry! I hope it will all be over

for you very soon!

Patty

--- In , " dianne " <dreesvogt@y...>

wrote:

> Marie,

>

> I just skimmed over some of the replies to your post and everybody

> here is absolutely right. Plastic surgeons, MOST of them, will

NOT

> tell you the truth, PERIOD! They've been lying about implants for

> years and they're still doing it. My suggestion is for you to go

to

> an INFECTIOUS DISEASE doctor, hopefully an honest one who WILL

admit

> that breast implants are dangerous, and will test for staph

> infection or whatever. No matter what, you need to get them taken

> out and soon, especially if there's discharge. Of course, for

that,

> you need a plastic surgeon but make sure you get one who will do

it

> right, en bloc, just like everybody else mentioned, and with

drains.

>

> By the way, just a brief history on me...I'm 45, born with a birth

> defect called Poland's Syndrome which includes a missing pectoral

> muscle and some ribs so I've had about 30 reconstructive plastic

> surgeries, mostly in the last 20 years. It's been one disaster

> after another and now I'm infected again, for the LAST TIME. If

the

> next doctor I go to won't take them out and leave them out, I'll

> find someone who will. I'm ready to go back to the deformity I

was

> born with so that should tell you how fed up I am and how sick I

am

> from the implants. I have fibromyalgia with major pain all the

> time, I take narcotics daily, I'm on SS Disability, and it's ALL

> because of breast implants...ones that supposedly didn't even leak

> or rupture! They're dangerous...get rid of them before you get

any

> sicker. Don't wait until you're too sick to have a normal life.

I

> just wanted a body that didn't include wearing a prosthesis,

> especially at the age of 20!! Now I'm paying the price for

wanting

> to " look " good. It's MUCH more important to " feel " good.

>

> Sorry for my ranting...I always get carried away when I start in

on

> this subject. Good luck!

>

> Dianne in PA