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Well, a, you are certainly not the first who demonstrated these

horrible symptoms early in implantation. You definitely have a bad case of

being basically allergic to your implants. You are what we call an early

responder or reacter, which I was also.

Yes, I have little doubt that every one of your conditions are from your

implants. We have heard this type of story many times over. And no doubt

you will improve, I am glad you are scheduled to have your implants removed

quickly. Be sure they take out the scar tissue. And check the fluid in

your implants, as it is probably loaded with fungus.

Who is removing your implants? Be sure you get them back! Many doctors

will not five them to you unless you insist. Sometimes they make excuses

even when they say they will give them back. We have info. on the site

about this.

I know many women will probably respond to your message. We all know how

it is to be sick from our implants.

Lynda

At 05:00 PM 12/19/2005, you wrote:

>I'm new to this forum, so hang with me. Just so you all know my

>implant background here is my story:

>

>

>In Feb. 2005 I had my BA surgery, which went just fine without any

>complications or problems and even the pain was totally manageable.

>In May 2005 just 3 months post surgery, I woke up with numb fingers

>(severe carpal tunnel). Of course, I didn't think anything of this

>since in the past I've had problems with Carpal Tunnel. But I thought

>it was kind of strange that it was an overnight onset of pain and

>numbness. A few weeks later I woke up and my feet hurt when I walked

>on them (later to be diagnosed with Bursitis).

>

>After about 4 weeks of pain now in both my hands and feet I decided to

>go see a Dr. They did a bunch of blood work on me which showed a

>Positive ANA. I didn't really know what to think other than now I

>have Lupus (later to know that positive ANA could mean anything). I

>was referred to a Rhematologist who ran a large panel of blood work on

>me (20+ viles) which showed nothing (this was done in July). They

>basically sent me away saying there's nothing wrong with you that is

>showing up with your blood and to just wait it out and see if any

>other symptoms come on.

>

>So here I was in a three month wait with my Dr. During that time, I

>started to feel more tired, sick and could not remember anything for

>my life.

>

>In Nov. I went back to my Dr. I said every morning my feet hurt and

>have not stopped since May. What is wrong? So my Dr. decided to do a

>MRI on my feet which diagnosed Bursitis. May I add that I'm only 27

>and have bursitis.... I also had a Nerve Conduction Study done on my

>hands which showed severe carpal tunnel in my right hand and mild in

>my left.

>

>Now I'm seeing a foot Dr. who does not know why I have bursitis.

>Nurologist for Carpal Tunnel

>Rheumatologist who doesn't know what's wrong with me

>MRI People

>General Practicioner

>Bone Scan People

>The list goes on...

>

>I recently came down with Esophagitis last week which was caused by

>some fungus in my esophagis. Wait... did I say fungus... YES fungus.

>How do you get a fungus in your throat?

>

>In any case, I wanted to know if there are other people out there like

>me who delivered symptoms not right after their implants, but maybe

>months or so.

>

>I have my surgery date scheduled for Jan. 4th, 2006 just about 1 year

>after my inital BA surgery.

>

>I truely hope that after my surgery, I'm on the road to regaining the

>health I once had.

>

>Regards,

>

>a

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>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)

>

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You are so lucky you figured out it was your implants so soon. I

have spent years not even realising my implants were causing

problems because either doctors swore they weren't or plain had no

idea. Now I have lost damn near all my hair, have lipoma tumors all

over, get tons of UTI infections, yeast infections, terrible

breakouts which I never had this bad before and I get them all over

not just on my face. I can't remember much, I have night sweats and

vision problems and the list goes on. Funny thing is I am only 32, I

have had implants for nearly 8 years and am just now figuring out

that I can trace these problems back to about a year after my

implants were first placed. I am scared for my daughter as well, she

was mysteriously premature at birth no one could figure out why she

was losing her heart rate and I went into labor, she almost died.

Now she is 5 but I breast fed her being told that it was ok even

though I had implants, I am afraid at what this may cost her in the

future.

> >I'm new to this forum, so hang with me. Just so you all know my

> >implant background here is my story:

> >

> >

> >In Feb. 2005 I had my BA surgery, which went just fine without any

> >complications or problems and even the pain was totally

manageable.

> >In May 2005 just 3 months post surgery, I woke up with numb

fingers

> >(severe carpal tunnel). Of course, I didn't think anything of

this

> >since in the past I've had problems with Carpal Tunnel. But I

thought

> >it was kind of strange that it was an overnight onset of pain and

> >numbness. A few weeks later I woke up and my feet hurt when I

walked

> >on them (later to be diagnosed with Bursitis).

> >

> >After about 4 weeks of pain now in both my hands and feet I

decided to

> >go see a Dr. They did a bunch of blood work on me which showed a

> >Positive ANA. I didn't really know what to think other than now I

> >have Lupus (later to know that positive ANA could mean

anything). I

> >was referred to a Rhematologist who ran a large panel of blood

work on

> >me (20+ viles) which showed nothing (this was done in July). They

> >basically sent me away saying there's nothing wrong with you that

is

> >showing up with your blood and to just wait it out and see if any

> >other symptoms come on.

> >

> >So here I was in a three month wait with my Dr. During that

time, I

> >started to feel more tired, sick and could not remember anything

for

> >my life.

> >

> >In Nov. I went back to my Dr. I said every morning my feet hurt

and

> >have not stopped since May. What is wrong? So my Dr. decided to

do a

> >MRI on my feet which diagnosed Bursitis. May I add that I'm only

27

> >and have bursitis.... I also had a Nerve Conduction Study done

on my

> >hands which showed severe carpal tunnel in my right hand and mild

in

> >my left.

> >

> >Now I'm seeing a foot Dr. who does not know why I have bursitis.

> >Nurologist for Carpal Tunnel

> >Rheumatologist who doesn't know what's wrong with me

> >MRI People

> >General Practicioner

> >Bone Scan People

> >The list goes on...

> >

> >I recently came down with Esophagitis last week which was caused

by

> >some fungus in my esophagis. Wait... did I say fungus... YES

fungus.

> >How do you get a fungus in your throat?

> >

> >In any case, I wanted to know if there are other people out there

like

> >me who delivered symptoms not right after their implants, but

maybe

> >months or so.

> >

> >I have my surgery date scheduled for Jan. 4th, 2006 just about 1

year

> >after my inital BA surgery.

> >

> >I truely hope that after my surgery, I'm on the road to regaining

the

> >health I once had.

> >

> >Regards,

> >

> >a

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >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)

> >

> >See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

>

><http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.sh

utterfly.com/action/

> >

> >

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a . . .

Welcome to ! . . . You're definitely in

the right place.

What I tell women so often is to forget about

collecting diagnoses . . . The main thing they do is

to mess up your medical records so getting insurance

in the future may become impossible! . . . Once you

have your implants out, most of the symptoms should

start receding . . . Unless you need treatment for an

immediate health concern, stay away from doctors and

stay way from medications. Unfortunately, many of the

medications given to women prior to explant have their

own set of complications that may remain for years.

One formerly implanted woman told me that the

psychiatrist she was sent to after getting sick wrote

down that she had a psychosis - because nobody could

have THAT many diagnoses! She's doing much better now!

The primary concern is that your implants are removed

" en bloc " . . . Be sure your doctor understands that

is what you expect. If the doctor resists you, and

resists any information you provide about the

importance of en bloc, find another doctor. It's

shameful, but in the entire U.S. there are only a

handful of doctors who we recommend without

reservation! Removing your implants en bloc ensures

that any contaminated fluids from your implant won't

spill into your chest cavity.

What we've found is that most women get much better

following explant (saline or gel) UNLESS they had a

extracapsular rupture, or there was a spill during

explant. Even then they will likely get better - but

it may take a very long time to do so.

We've also found that the implanting surgeon is

usually the worst choice for explanting! However there

are some outstanding exceptions, so don't jump to a

conclusion without discussing en bloc with your

doctor. If your doctor tells you that you will be

disfigured, run! . . . You needn't look much different

than you did prior to implants - or you may even look

better, especially if one is saggy pre-implant and a

mastopexy is done.

It appears that, after implants, one can develop

fungal problems virtually anywhere! Whether from

bacteria introduced with the implant, from an immune

system worn down from fighting implants, or from the

antibiotics and steriods given to fight the supposed

illnesses. j

I posted a message earlier today about treating for

systemic fungal/yeast/Candida. We also have tons of

info about these problems in our archives. . . Check

them out. If you have any questions, let us know.

Making the implant connection is huge step in getting

better! . . . Being sick - especially when doctors

can't figure out what's wrong - and not knowing why is

horrible. I think you'll find that understanding the

implant connection will help. Even before your

implants are out!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

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Hi a, I just got your email! Instead of me replying to this

message check your email. I sent one to you personally. You are in

my thoughts and prayers and remember you are not alone! Abuse this

site...there are many wonderful women who can help you during this

stressful time!

Jenna

>

> I'm new to this forum, so hang with me. Just so you all know my

> implant background here is my story:

>

>

> In Feb. 2005 I had my BA surgery, which went just fine without any

> complications or problems and even the pain was totally

manageable.

> In May 2005 just 3 months post surgery, I woke up with numb fingers

> (severe carpal tunnel). Of course, I didn't think anything of this

> since in the past I've had problems with Carpal Tunnel. But I

thought

> it was kind of strange that it was an overnight onset of pain and

> numbness. A few weeks later I woke up and my feet hurt when I

walked

> on them (later to be diagnosed with Bursitis).

>

> After about 4 weeks of pain now in both my hands and feet I

decided to

> go see a Dr. They did a bunch of blood work on me which showed a

> Positive ANA. I didn't really know what to think other than now I

> have Lupus (later to know that positive ANA could mean anything).

I

> was referred to a Rhematologist who ran a large panel of blood

work on

> me (20+ viles) which showed nothing (this was done in July). They

> basically sent me away saying there's nothing wrong with you that

is

> showing up with your blood and to just wait it out and see if any

> other symptoms come on.

>

> So here I was in a three month wait with my Dr. During that time,

I

> started to feel more tired, sick and could not remember anything

for

> my life.

>

> In Nov. I went back to my Dr. I said every morning my feet hurt and

> have not stopped since May. What is wrong? So my Dr. decided to

do a

> MRI on my feet which diagnosed Bursitis. May I add that I'm only

27

> and have bursitis.... I also had a Nerve Conduction Study done on

my

> hands which showed severe carpal tunnel in my right hand and mild

in

> my left.

>

> Now I'm seeing a foot Dr. who does not know why I have bursitis.

> Nurologist for Carpal Tunnel

> Rheumatologist who doesn't know what's wrong with me

> MRI People

> General Practicioner

> Bone Scan People

> The list goes on...

>

> I recently came down with Esophagitis last week which was caused by

> some fungus in my esophagis. Wait... did I say fungus... YES

fungus.

> How do you get a fungus in your throat?

>

> In any case, I wanted to know if there are other people out there

like

> me who delivered symptoms not right after their implants, but maybe

> months or so.

>

> I have my surgery date scheduled for Jan. 4th, 2006 just about 1

year

> after my inital BA surgery.

>

> I truely hope that after my surgery, I'm on the road to regaining

the

> health I once had.

>

> Regards,

>

> a

>

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Hi a,

I got my implants in May 2005 and started having symptoms right

away. My feet were sore, my lymph nodes swelled up, my joints

started swelling up (only the initial swelling was mild - actually

it started out as one finger), and at about the 3 or 4 month point,

I started getting terrible headaches, numb fingers and toes, my

bones in my fingers were killing me, and my joints swelled up really

bad. At that time, my blood pressure sky-rocketed, too. I also had

terrible heartburn. You know, I've noticed a funky taste in the

back of my throat since I got the implants, I'm wondering if I

should get checked for fungus in my throat. What exactly are the

symptoms of that?

I had my implants removed 6 weeks ago, which was 6 months after my

implant surgery. I have good days and bad days, but I'm so glad

that they're out.

Who is removing your implants? I haven't read ahead yet to see if

anyone has responded to your message, but make sure whoever removes

them does the " en bloc " method. You don't want them to spill any of

the contents into your body (if a plastic surgeon can get away with

draining the saline out of your body and then removing the bag, they

will - and that is totally NOT the way they should be removed).

There's probably fungus in the implants if you've got a fungal

infection in your throat. Also, make sure they remove the capsules,

if you're symptomatic the capsules might continue to make you sick -

they contain particles of the bio-junk that your implants are made

of, so they need to go.

Good luck on January 4th!!

Sis

>

> I'm new to this forum, so hang with me. Just so you all know my

> implant background here is my story:

>

>

> In Feb. 2005 I had my BA surgery, which went just fine without any

> complications or problems and even the pain was totally

manageable.

> In May 2005 just 3 months post surgery, I woke up with numb fingers

> (severe carpal tunnel). Of course, I didn't think anything of this

> since in the past I've had problems with Carpal Tunnel. But I

thought

> it was kind of strange that it was an overnight onset of pain and

> numbness. A few weeks later I woke up and my feet hurt when I

walked

> on them (later to be diagnosed with Bursitis).

>

> After about 4 weeks of pain now in both my hands and feet I

decided to

> go see a Dr. They did a bunch of blood work on me which showed a

> Positive ANA. I didn't really know what to think other than now I

> have Lupus (later to know that positive ANA could mean anything).

I

> was referred to a Rhematologist who ran a large panel of blood

work on

> me (20+ viles) which showed nothing (this was done in July). They

> basically sent me away saying there's nothing wrong with you that

is

> showing up with your blood and to just wait it out and see if any

> other symptoms come on.

>

> So here I was in a three month wait with my Dr. During that time,

I

> started to feel more tired, sick and could not remember anything

for

> my life.

>

> In Nov. I went back to my Dr. I said every morning my feet hurt and

> have not stopped since May. What is wrong? So my Dr. decided to

do a

> MRI on my feet which diagnosed Bursitis. May I add that I'm only

27

> and have bursitis.... I also had a Nerve Conduction Study done on

my

> hands which showed severe carpal tunnel in my right hand and mild

in

> my left.

>

> Now I'm seeing a foot Dr. who does not know why I have bursitis.

> Nurologist for Carpal Tunnel

> Rheumatologist who doesn't know what's wrong with me

> MRI People

> General Practicioner

> Bone Scan People

> The list goes on...

>

> I recently came down with Esophagitis last week which was caused by

> some fungus in my esophagis. Wait... did I say fungus... YES

fungus.

> How do you get a fungus in your throat?

>

> In any case, I wanted to know if there are other people out there

like

> me who delivered symptoms not right after their implants, but maybe

> months or so.

>

> I have my surgery date scheduled for Jan. 4th, 2006 just about 1

year

> after my inital BA surgery.

>

> I truely hope that after my surgery, I'm on the road to regaining

the

> health I once had.

>

> Regards,

>

> a

>

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Hi a

welcome to this support group. I'm so sorry for all the problems

you are having. My explant was in October, and though not healed

completely, am doing a lot better. I had my implants for two years

before I suddenly started getting sharp pains in my chest and

between my shoulder blades - which never went away. For years I

kept going to different doctors, CT scans and blood work showed

nothing. I questioned the implants, but everyone said no - they are

not making you sick. Finally, over this summer a bone scan showed

intense inflamation and a CT scan showed arthritis of my sternum.

Rather than going on the toxic drugs the rheumatologist wanted me to

go on, I went to a natural doc - who thought the implants could be

the reason for my illness. That led me to research and find this

support group and then explant. I had them for a total of 8 1/2

years.

By coming here to this site is the best thing you could have done.

The women here are so experienced with all of the symptoms and I

have learned so much from their willingness to share their

experience.

Your surgery is coming up soon, and I am sure everyone has aleady

told you, make sure they take the capsule along with the implant.

I'll be praying for you as your date approaches.

Cherie

>

> I'm new to this forum, so hang with me. Just so you all know my

> implant background here is my story:

>

>

> In Feb. 2005 I had my BA surgery, which went just fine without any

> complications or problems and even the pain was totally

manageable.

> In May 2005 just 3 months post surgery, I woke up with numb fingers

> (severe carpal tunnel). Of course, I didn't think anything of this

> since in the past I've had problems with Carpal Tunnel. But I

thought

> it was kind of strange that it was an overnight onset of pain and

> numbness. A few weeks later I woke up and my feet hurt when I

walked

> on them (later to be diagnosed with Bursitis).

>

> After about 4 weeks of pain now in both my hands and feet I

decided to

> go see a Dr. They did a bunch of blood work on me which showed a

> Positive ANA. I didn't really know what to think other than now I

> have Lupus (later to know that positive ANA could mean anything).

I

> was referred to a Rhematologist who ran a large panel of blood

work on

> me (20+ viles) which showed nothing (this was done in July). They

> basically sent me away saying there's nothing wrong with you that

is

> showing up with your blood and to just wait it out and see if any

> other symptoms come on.

>

> So here I was in a three month wait with my Dr. During that time,

I

> started to feel more tired, sick and could not remember anything

for

> my life.

>

> In Nov. I went back to my Dr. I said every morning my feet hurt and

> have not stopped since May. What is wrong? So my Dr. decided to

do a

> MRI on my feet which diagnosed Bursitis. May I add that I'm only

27

> and have bursitis.... I also had a Nerve Conduction Study done on

my

> hands which showed severe carpal tunnel in my right hand and mild

in

> my left.

>

> Now I'm seeing a foot Dr. who does not know why I have bursitis.

> Nurologist for Carpal Tunnel

> Rheumatologist who doesn't know what's wrong with me

> MRI People

> General Practicioner

> Bone Scan People

> The list goes on...

>

> I recently came down with Esophagitis last week which was caused by

> some fungus in my esophagis. Wait... did I say fungus... YES

fungus.

> How do you get a fungus in your throat?

>

> In any case, I wanted to know if there are other people out there

like

> me who delivered symptoms not right after their implants, but maybe

> months or so.

>

> I have my surgery date scheduled for Jan. 4th, 2006 just about 1

year

> after my inital BA surgery.

>

> I truely hope that after my surgery, I'm on the road to regaining

the

> health I once had.

>

> Regards,

>

> a

>

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WOW. That's a fast response to implants. But it happens, and yes I believe

they are

linked. Did you know that carpel tunnel can be aggravated by connective tissue

disease? It

can. And that's my guess as to what is going on with you. Of course, many

women with

implants also end up with systemic fungus.

I hope you consider getting these implants out, before you get sicker.

--- In , " a Holzinger - Want " <pinky6978@y...>

wrote:

>

> I'm new to this forum, so hang with me. Just so you all know my

> implant background here is my story:

>

>

> In Feb. 2005 I had my BA surgery, which went just fine without any

> complications or problems and even the pain was totally manageable.

> In May 2005 just 3 months post surgery, I woke up with numb fingers

> (severe carpal tunnel). Of course, I didn't think anything of this

> since in the past I've had problems with Carpal Tunnel. But I thought

> it was kind of strange that it was an overnight onset of pain and

> numbness. A few weeks later I woke up and my feet hurt when I walked

> on them (later to be diagnosed with Bursitis).

>

> After about 4 weeks of pain now in both my hands and feet I decided to

> go see a Dr. They did a bunch of blood work on me which showed a

> Positive ANA. I didn't really know what to think other than now I

> have Lupus (later to know that positive ANA could mean anything). I

> was referred to a Rhematologist who ran a large panel of blood work on

> me (20+ viles) which showed nothing (this was done in July). They

> basically sent me away saying there's nothing wrong with you that is

> showing up with your blood and to just wait it out and see if any

> other symptoms come on.

>

> So here I was in a three month wait with my Dr. During that time, I

> started to feel more tired, sick and could not remember anything for

> my life.

>

> In Nov. I went back to my Dr. I said every morning my feet hurt and

> have not stopped since May. What is wrong? So my Dr. decided to do a

> MRI on my feet which diagnosed Bursitis. May I add that I'm only 27

> and have bursitis.... I also had a Nerve Conduction Study done on my

> hands which showed severe carpal tunnel in my right hand and mild in

> my left.

>

> Now I'm seeing a foot Dr. who does not know why I have bursitis.

> Nurologist for Carpal Tunnel

> Rheumatologist who doesn't know what's wrong with me

> MRI People

> General Practicioner

> Bone Scan People

> The list goes on...

>

> I recently came down with Esophagitis last week which was caused by

> some fungus in my esophagis. Wait... did I say fungus... YES fungus.

> How do you get a fungus in your throat?

>

> In any case, I wanted to know if there are other people out there like

> me who delivered symptoms not right after their implants, but maybe

> months or so.

>

> I have my surgery date scheduled for Jan. 4th, 2006 just about 1 year

> after my inital BA surgery.

>

> I truely hope that after my surgery, I'm on the road to regaining the

> health I once had.

>

> Regards,

>

> a

>

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I'm sorry - I just realized you DID say you are having an explant.

GOOD for you!!!

I'm sure you will begin to improve after explant.

> >

> > I'm new to this forum, so hang with me. Just so you all know my

> > implant background here is my story:

> >

> >

> > In Feb. 2005 I had my BA surgery, which went just fine without any

> > complications or problems and even the pain was totally manageable.

> > In May 2005 just 3 months post surgery, I woke up with numb fingers

> > (severe carpal tunnel). Of course, I didn't think anything of this

> > since in the past I've had problems with Carpal Tunnel. But I thought

> > it was kind of strange that it was an overnight onset of pain and

> > numbness. A few weeks later I woke up and my feet hurt when I walked

> > on them (later to be diagnosed with Bursitis).

> >

> > After about 4 weeks of pain now in both my hands and feet I decided to

> > go see a Dr. They did a bunch of blood work on me which showed a

> > Positive ANA. I didn't really know what to think other than now I

> > have Lupus (later to know that positive ANA could mean anything). I

> > was referred to a Rhematologist who ran a large panel of blood work on

> > me (20+ viles) which showed nothing (this was done in July). They

> > basically sent me away saying there's nothing wrong with you that is

> > showing up with your blood and to just wait it out and see if any

> > other symptoms come on.

> >

> > So here I was in a three month wait with my Dr. During that time, I

> > started to feel more tired, sick and could not remember anything for

> > my life.

> >

> > In Nov. I went back to my Dr. I said every morning my feet hurt and

> > have not stopped since May. What is wrong? So my Dr. decided to do a

> > MRI on my feet which diagnosed Bursitis. May I add that I'm only 27

> > and have bursitis.... I also had a Nerve Conduction Study done on my

> > hands which showed severe carpal tunnel in my right hand and mild in

> > my left.

> >

> > Now I'm seeing a foot Dr. who does not know why I have bursitis.

> > Nurologist for Carpal Tunnel

> > Rheumatologist who doesn't know what's wrong with me

> > MRI People

> > General Practicioner

> > Bone Scan People

> > The list goes on...

> >

> > I recently came down with Esophagitis last week which was caused by

> > some fungus in my esophagis. Wait... did I say fungus... YES fungus.

> > How do you get a fungus in your throat?

> >

> > In any case, I wanted to know if there are other people out there like

> > me who delivered symptoms not right after their implants, but maybe

> > months or so.

> >

> > I have my surgery date scheduled for Jan. 4th, 2006 just about 1 year

> > after my inital BA surgery.

> >

> > I truely hope that after my surgery, I'm on the road to regaining the

> > health I once had.

> >

> > Regards,

> >

> > a

> >

>

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congrats shawna

I am happy you are having your explant.... hopefully since your implants were only in for a year your symptoms will diminish.... I had all your problems and many more... I had mine in for 7 years though... working hard at getting back to normal. For more info on my story w/ symptoms go to www.breastimplantawareness.org/shari.htm

good luck!!

shari

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shawna

Your symptoms--especially the hands and feet ones, sound really

familar. I never showed a positive ana but eventually was diagnosed

with mixed connective tissue disease with lupus and scleroderma

symptoms. I am so glad that you are getting your implants out!

they are definitely playing havoc with your immune system. Who is

doing your surgery?

Hugs, Kathy

>

> I'm new to this forum, so hang with me. Just so you all know my

> implant background here is my story:

>

>

> In Feb. 2005 I had my BA surgery, which went just fine without any

> complications or problems and even the pain was totally

manageable.

> In May 2005 just 3 months post surgery, I woke up with numb fingers

> (severe carpal tunnel). Of course, I didn't think anything of this

> since in the past I've had problems with Carpal Tunnel. But I

thought

> it was kind of strange that it was an overnight onset of pain and

> numbness. A few weeks later I woke up and my feet hurt when I

walked

> on them (later to be diagnosed with Bursitis).

>

> After about 4 weeks of pain now in both my hands and feet I

decided to

> go see a Dr. They did a bunch of blood work on me which showed a

> Positive ANA. I didn't really know what to think other than now I

> have Lupus (later to know that positive ANA could mean anything).

I

> was referred to a Rhematologist who ran a large panel of blood

work on

> me (20+ viles) which showed nothing (this was done in July). They

> basically sent me away saying there's nothing wrong with you that

is

> showing up with your blood and to just wait it out and see if any

> other symptoms come on.

>

> So here I was in a three month wait with my Dr. During that time,

I

> started to feel more tired, sick and could not remember anything

for

> my life.

>

> In Nov. I went back to my Dr. I said every morning my feet hurt and

> have not stopped since May. What is wrong? So my Dr. decided to

do a

> MRI on my feet which diagnosed Bursitis. May I add that I'm only

27

> and have bursitis.... I also had a Nerve Conduction Study done on

my

> hands which showed severe carpal tunnel in my right hand and mild

in

> my left.

>

> Now I'm seeing a foot Dr. who does not know why I have bursitis.

> Nurologist for Carpal Tunnel

> Rheumatologist who doesn't know what's wrong with me

> MRI People

> General Practicioner

> Bone Scan People

> The list goes on...

>

> I recently came down with Esophagitis last week which was caused by

> some fungus in my esophagis. Wait... did I say fungus... YES

fungus.

> How do you get a fungus in your throat?

>

> In any case, I wanted to know if there are other people out there

like

> me who delivered symptoms not right after their implants, but maybe

> months or so.

>

> I have my surgery date scheduled for Jan. 4th, 2006 just about 1

year

> after my inital BA surgery.

>

> I truely hope that after my surgery, I'm on the road to regaining

the

> health I once had.

>

> Regards,

>

> a

>

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