Re: Asthma & Allergies worse since implants

[Guest guest]

Hi,

You unfortunately seem to be a quick reactor, in a negative way, to

implants. I am so sorry that you have had such a rough year this

past year. It sounds like you have been through way more than most

people have had to deal with, and that stress alone can bring on

illness. Implants only add fuel to the fire, and from what you've

mentioned in your letter, you already had some strikes against you

with your health history.

I am sorry also that you have the added stress of an unsupportive

husband. It is hard to go through this, but having a spouse that

takes a stand against implant removal only makes it tougher, as

really, that is the only option that you may have. I do hope that

once you begin to share some of the information available about

explant with him, and the hope we have in healing, that he will

begin to turn around and support you. Your health should come first

and foremost! It is hard for them to understand at times, but I

think it is because so many of them are willing to just listen to

the doctors and media reports and believe in their safety, but also,

many of them are confused and feel unable to " fix " our problems, and

aren't willing to have us lose our " breasts. " My husband was like

that at first, but he came around and has been a very ardent

supporter of me now.

Trust your instincts. Your common sense is correct. Implants are a

foreign object and some women cannot tolerate them at all. It sends

our immune system off into a state of horrendous imbalance and

confustion as it begins to attack " self " or go into uncontrolled

inflammation and other manifestations of illness, as you have

experienced.

We will be here to support you through this most difficult time, if

you just let us know how we can help you. Sometimes it is just in

knowing that you are not alone, and that you have friends here who

understand your pain when you don't know where else to turn. There

are so many of us here who have suffered, and we are in different

stages of healing and recovery. Some of us have healed completely.

Some are just figuring it out. Some have just gone through explant.

But we all have valuable ways of helping each other and finding our

way back to health. We wish that for you!

Patty

--- In , " febronia_7 " <febronia_7@y...>

wrote:

>

> Hi,

> I have had saline implants since 6/05. I had allergies and mild

> asthma prior, was on immunotherapy shots and no medications for

> either at the time. I have a history of psoriasis and Raynaud's

> disease (autoimmune disorders), but they have been pretty much non-

> issues in my life as I live in Florida. I don't even think I put

> this info on the plastic surgeon's intake form, which was

definitely

> my mistake. Although I had not had a panic attack in 15 years, I

> started getting them immediately after surgery, necessitating a

need

> to see a psychiatrist.

> I should mention that 2005 was an extremely stressful year. I

> watched my Dad die, my mother has contracted terminal cancer, and

my

> husband was hospitalized once again for a heart condition. I was

a

> light smoker and I drank, but I have quit those and have changed

my

> diet to eliminate sugar, caffeine, and wheat.

> Besides the panic attacks, I have had a definite increase in the

> amount of respiratory infections. This last one, which has now

> abated, has somehow re-activtated my asthma. For the first time,

I

> need a nebulizer and a variety of medications to try to control

it.

> I have been suffering for 6 weeks and am not sure I'll be able to

> work. As I work in a school with young kids, I'm exposed to all

> sorts of illnesses, and I seem to catch everything.

> My husband is adamant that the implants have nothing to do with my

> suffering, that it is all stress related. He gets very defensive

> when either myself, close friends or family suggest I have them

> removed. Perhaps he is right, but I'd appreciate any advice.

> Common sense tells me these implants are foreign objects, and in

> people who are prone to sensitive or depressed immune response,

they

> could cause a problem. I'm only sorry I did not think about my

> other health problems when I consulted with the plastic surgeon.

> Thanks for your help.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Febrona,

Welcome to . . . I hope we can help you

find your way back to living the good life!

Chances are both your and your husband are right. . .

We've found that implant women do not handle stress

well! . . . Even years after having our implants

removed, too much stress can cause a horrible flare. .

.. . I'm speaking for myself too!

For myself, the very first symptom I had after getting

my implants was a sensivity to tobacco smoke and a

wide range of scents. . . It started with just a few

things but increased to the point that chemical

sensitivites controlled my entire life! . . . Even

then, I didn't make the connection between my

" allergies " and my implants until a couple years AFTER

my implants were removed, and I was able to go

wherever I wanted to and only the stongest exposure

caused a reaction. By the time I had my implants out,

I was taking an oral antihistamine, using

antihistamine eye drops and using a nebulizer! . . .

Come to find out, I wasn't allergic in the first

place! . . . I was chemically sensitive! All the

antihistamines did was to dry me out . . . My corneas

dried to the extent that I had hundreds of microscopic

tears. I had to wear " bandage " contacts to keep my

eyelids off my eyeballs until the corneas healed!

There is no test to conclusively prove that your

implants are causing your health problems. However,

those of us who have been involved in implant support

have seen thousands and thousands of women who have

gotten sick after implants and have gotten much, much

better after getting them out.

You may not get 100% well after getting them out. . .

But the chance you are taking IF your implants are the

cause of your problems is tremendous! . . . We all

know women who have died - some who have committed

suicide after getting sick and not being able to get

treatment!

Following an excellent diet is very important! . . .

You also need to get sufficient deep sleep so your

body can repair itself at night. There's some

disagreement about the benefits of taking medication

to sleep, but I've been doing so (Temazapam - 15 mg.

nightly) for years. If I had as many major stressors

going on as you do, I would definitely ask your doctor

for some help if you aren't sleeping well.

Taking probiotics is very important . . . I've been

writing quite a bit about that this past week . . .

so, if you don't mind, please check my messages from

this past week.

I hope this is a starter for you . . . The good news

is that you can feel much, much better . . . It will

take time, patience and discipline. But, if you can

handle that, you'll get there!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene