Re: Silicone Hypersensitivty Testing

[Guest guest]

Kenda -

Is it harmful to receive treatment for fungal infection without knowing if that was the cause. Is there is a test to acquire whether or not this is present? Thank you for your quick response.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kenda - I will look into and discuss any finding with my primary doctor.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year.

[Guest guest]

Which state is Dr. Kolb in and how do I access information to pass on to my doctor as to his medication/antibiotic regimen post implant removal for fungal treatment? Thank you all again for your input.

[Guest guest]

I located her via a search on the net, along with a newsletter and treatment remedies, of which I will discuss with my primary after I receive the silicone results. Thank you so much for the direction.

[Guest guest]

Since you had saline implants, isn't it possible that your problems were

mold related, rather than silicone related? If you don't test positive for

silicone sensitivity, I'd look really hard into treatment for fungal

infection.

Kenda

> I previously submitted by story memorializing my desperation emotionally and

> physically after being misdiagnosed and misinterpreted for two and a half

> years. After much research and support through this group I had my implants

> removed the first week in October - I feel that my symptoms have slightly

> improved, however, I would like input from others as far as treatment options

> that

> will further benefit me. I have opted for natural hormone replacement

> therapy and have removed myself from all other meds in an effort to see if in

> fact

> my implants were the cause of my agony - I believe that they were -

> however, I wanted to further inquire as I am scheduled for a silicone

> hypersensitivity test next week - does anyone know how accurate this test is

> and if it

> comes back positive/prone, although I had saline filled, should I assume that

> I

> have a road yet to travel with the aftermath and what further test should I

> pursue to assess my symptoms.

>

> This has been an incredible group and the knowledge and strength of the

> women in this group is incredible and refreshing to say the least - thanks for

> your input and continued support.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I can't imagine there being any harm in treating for fungal infection

without knowing if you have one, but I am not a doctor. Most people in the

US have fungal infections because of their poor diets and antibiotic use.

You can find oral tests for candida by doing a Google search for candida

test. I'm not sure if there is a lab test for candida.

Kenda

> Kenda -

>

> Is it harmful to receive treatment for fungal infection without knowing if

> that was the cause. Is there is a test to acquire whether or not this is

> present? Thank you for your quick response.

>

>

[Guest guest]

There are some natural products that are very safe . . . one is raw, crushed garlic. I'd be hesitant to take anti-fungal meds - but probiotics should be very safe . . . Acidopholis, Dannon Activa yogurt, kefir, etc. Mannan@... wrote: Kenda - Is it harmful to receive treatment for fungal infection without knowing if that was the cause. Is there is a test to acquire whether or not this is

present? Thank you for your quick response.

[Guest guest]

There are so many different fungal/yeast/mold organisms that it would be hard to be tested definitively without spending a bundle (IMHO) . . . Dr. Kolb routinely treats all implanted women as though they have a problems. Judging by the women who have participated in the group, this appears to be true. RogeneMannan@... wrote: I previously submitted by story memorializing my desperation emotionally and physically after being

misdiagnosed and misinterpreted for two and a half years. After much research and support through this group I had my implants removed the first week in October - I feel that my symptoms have slightly improved, however, I would like input from others as far as treatment options that will further benefit me. I have opted for natural hormone replacement therapy and have removed myself from all other meds in an effort to see if in fact my implants were the cause of my agony - I believe that they were - however, I wanted to further inquire as I am scheduled for a silicone hypersensitivity test next week - does anyone know how accurate this test is and if it comes back positive/prone, although I had saline filled, should I assume that I have a road yet to travel with the aftermath and what further test should I pursue to assess my symptoms. This has been an incredible group and the knowledge and strength of the

women in this group is incredible and refreshing to say the least - thanks for your input and continued support.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Congratulations on your explant! You've turned an important corner and now your focus can be on healing and getting your life back to normal. It does take time....sometimes years, so it is wise to be in the mode of steady plodding rather than attempting leaps and bounds in health recovery. But by all means, do those things that you can. I am really glad to see that you have removed yourself from all meds--that alone will help tremendously in the long run. One of our focuses needs to be on our liver and making sure we allow it to work unimpeded. Meds do not allow that.

I believe a silicone hypersensitivity test is an important test to take. Not many of us have had it, and it could be one of those mysterious clues that leads to greater health. I found that even though I was not having celiac disease symptoms, I was indeed gluten intolerant, and so living gluten free has allowed me to attain a level of healing I hadn't experienced before. Who would have known? It was the test that was the clincher.

Same for silicone sensitivity. We may in fact be dealing with this, and yet not many of us have attempted a "silicone free" lifestyle, if you can call it that. I am beginning to wonder if that is what might be keeping many of us from experiencing symptom free lives--those of us who have experienced healing in many other ways, but not completely. It does take time for the immune system to quiet down after surgery though. Do not be impatient. Let your body have time to heal.

But I believe your silicone sensitivity test will be an important puzzle piece as you put together your healing journey, and you can live according to what the results tell you.

If testing is the route you want to take, then I would encourage:

thyroid testing to include the thyroid antibody test (most doctors don't automatically test for this)

a fecal gluten sensitivity test (in addition to the blood test if your doctor insists on that). This is the lab I recommend: https://www.enterolab.com/Home.htm

Fungal and mold testing. I believe also that those who had saline implants are dealing with possible mold infections that are seriously undertreated and untested. There are several doctors who are focused on treating mold issues. These are the names I have heard and read about. I have not personally seen them:

Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, author of "Mold Warriors" and "Desperation Medicine"

http://www.moldwarriors.com/about-ritchie-shoemaker.htm

and Dr. Marinkovich , mentioned in the book "Immune Dysfunction

http://www.immunetech.com/aboutus/index.php

and of course, Dr. Kolb works with her patients on these issues as well. She is in Atlanta, GA.

Please keep us posted on your healing efforts!

Best wishes!

Patty

- Silicone Hypersensitivty Testing

I previously submitted by story memorializing my desperation emotionally and physically after being misdiagnosed and misinterpreted for two and a half years. After much research and support through this group I had my implants removed the first week in October - I feel that my symptoms have slightly improved, however, I would like input from others as far as treatment options that will further benefit me. I have opted for natural hormone replacement therapy and have removed myself from all other meds in an effort to see if in fact my implants were the cause of my agony - I believe that they were - however, I wanted to further inquire as I am scheduled for a silicone hypersensitivity test next week - does anyone know how accurate this test is and if it comes back positive/prone, although I had saline filled, should I assume that I have a road yet to travel with the aftermath and what further test should I pursue to assess my symptoms.

This has been an incredible group and the knowledge and strength of the women in this group is incredible and refreshing to say the least - thanks for your input and continued support.

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[Guest guest]

Sis,

I also got sick right after getting implants. My valve's were defective, so this might have been your problem as well. Thank God you got them out at 6 months. I wished I would have been smart enough to do that.

Donna

[Guest guest]

Hi Kenda,

In my case, I think my problems were chemical related since I got

sick within a week of getting implanted. I tested negative for

silicone antibodies, but I know there are other chemicals in the

implants that could have made me sick. The doctor that explanted me

thought my problems were related to the chemicals, or a foreign body

in my body kind of thing. I know some have definitely had fungal

problems, though.

Sis

--- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...>

wrote:

>

> Since you had saline implants, isn't it possible that your

problems were

> mold related, rather than silicone related? If you don't test

positive for

> silicone sensitivity, I'd look really hard into treatment for

fungal

> infection.

>

> Kenda

>

>

> > I previously submitted by story memorializing my desperation

emotionally and

> > physically after being misdiagnosed and misinterpreted for two

and a half

> > years. After much research and support through this group I had

my implants

> > removed the first week in October - I feel that my symptoms

have slightly

> > improved, however, I would like input from others as far as

treatment options

> > that

> > will further benefit me. I have opted for natural hormone

replacement

> > therapy and have removed myself from all other meds in an effort

to see if in

> > fact

> > my implants were the cause of my agony - I believe that they

were -

> > however, I wanted to further inquire as I am scheduled for a

silicone

> > hypersensitivity test next week - does anyone know how accurate

this test is

> > and if it

> > comes back positive/prone, although I had saline filled, should

I assume that

> > I

> > have a road yet to travel with the aftermath and what further

test should I

> > pursue to assess my symptoms.

> >

> > This has been an incredible group and the knowledge and strength

of the

> > women in this group is incredible and refreshing to say the

least - thanks for

> > your input and continued support.

> >

> >

>