Symptoms
Symptoms
The earlier breast implant symptoms, as reported by over 150,000 women in the Facebook group Breast Implant Illness and Healing By Nicole are fatigue, cognitive problems, headaches, joint and muscle pain, hair loss, recurring infections, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, IBS, problems with thyroid and adrenals and autoimmune symptoms. Because breast implants can affect most body systems, symptoms are widespread and can be related to chemical toxicity, biotoxicity, immune dysfunction, auto-immune symptoms, neurological symptoms, endocrine symptoms and metabolic symptoms. Below, is a longer list of breast implant symptoms consistently reported by women of the group and which are associated with breast implants. Once you recognize yourself in breast implant symptoms, it is best to stop wasting precious time and money on testing and misdiagnosis and go straight to explant.
Symptoms Consistently Reported by Women
- Fatigue
- Brain fog, memory loss
- Muscle pain and weakness
- Joint pain of neck, shoulder, back, hip, knees, hands/feet
- Hair loss, dry hair
- Premature aging of the skin
- Skin itching, various rashes
- Inflammation
- Weight problems
- Insomnia and poor sleep
- Dry eyes, decline in vision
- Hypothyroid
- Adrenal fatigue
- Parathyroid problems
- Diminishing hormones, early menopause
- Low libido
- Slow healing, easy bruising
- Slow recovery after exercising
- Vertigo
- Headaches, migraines, ocular migraines
- Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking
- Reflux, GERD
- Nausea, gastritis, leaky gut, SIBO
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Fevers, nightsweats, heat intolerance
- Persistent viral and bacterial infections
- UTI infections, Interstitial Cystitis
- Yeast infections, Candida, Sinusitis (fungal)
- Ear ringing
- Metallic tastes
- Sudden food intolerances and allergies
- Heart palpitations, changes in heart, heart pain
- Blood pressure problems
- Swollen and tender lymph nodes of breast and underarm
- Bouts of dehydration for no reason
- Frequent urination
- Numbness and tingling in limbs
- Cold and discolored hands and feet
- Chest discomfort, shortness of breath
- Pain and burning sensation around the implant
- Liver problems
- Kidney problems
- Gallbladder problems
- Pancreatitis
- Depression, anxiety, panic attacks
- Feeling like you are dying
- Symptoms or diagnoses of Fibromyalgia
- Symptoms or diagnoses of Lyme or EBV
- Symptoms or diagnose of autoimmune diseases such as Raynaud's Syndrome, Hashimoto's, Addison's Disease, Graves Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Lupus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Unspecified Connective Tissue Disease, POTS, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Multiple Sclerosis and others
- Diagnoses or symptoms of BIA-ALCL, Breast Implant Associated B Cell Lymphoma, Breast Implant Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Symptoms or diagnoses of other cancers known to be associated with breast implants such as Melanoma, brain cancer, Myeloma, respiratory cancer, various breast cancers, various lymphomas, various carcinomas and sarcomas
- Fatigue
- Brain fog, memory loss, cognition problems
- Muscle pain and weakness
- Joint pain of neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, hands/feet
- Hair loss, dry hair
- Premature aging of skin
- Skin itching, various rashes
- Weight problems
- Inflammation
- Insomnia and poor sleep
- Dry eyes, decline in vision
- Hypothyroid
- Adrenal fatigue
- Parathyroid problems
- Diminishing hormones, early menopause, hysterectomy
- Low libido
- Slow healing, easy bruising
- Slow recovery after exercise
- Vertigo
- Headaches, migraines, ocular migraines
- Throat clearing, cough, difficulty swallowing, choking
- Reflux, GERD
- Nausea, gastritis, leaky gut, SIBO
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Fevers, night sweats, heat intolerance
- Peristent bacterial and viral infections
- UTI infections, Interstitial Cystitis
- Yeast infections, Candida, Sinusitis (fungal)
- Ear ringing
- Metallic tastes
- Sudden new food intolerances and allergies
- Heart Palpitations, heart changes, heart pain
- Blood pressure problems
- Swollen and tender lymph nodes of breast and underarm
- Bouts of dehydration for no reason
- Frequent urination
- Numbness and tingling in limbs
- Cold and discolored hands and feet
- Chest discomfort, shortness of breath
- Pain or burning around implant and underarm
- Liver problems
- Kidney problems
- Gallbladder problems
- Pancreatitis
- Depression, anxiety, panic attacks
- Feeling like you are dying
- Symptoms or diagnoses of Fibromyalgia
- Symptoms or diagnoses of EBV and Lyme
- Symptoms or diagnoses of autoimmune diseases such as Raynaud's Syndrome, Hashimoto's, Addison's Disease, Graves Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Lupus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Unspecified Connective Tissue Disease, POTS, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Multiple Sclerosis and others
- Symptoms or diagnoses of BIA-ALCL, Breast Implant Associated B Cell Lymphoma, Breast Implant Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Symptoms or diagnosis of other cancers known to be associated with breast implants such as Melanoma, brain cancer, Myeloma, respiratory cancer, various breast cancers, various lymphomas, various carcinomas and sarcomas
What Is Breast Implant Illness?
What Is Breast Implant Illness?
Breast implant illness occurs in all brands and both saline and silicone implants and is a very multifaceted illness. For both saline and silicone breast implants a strong and immediate response to the silicone shell directly after implantation may be predicated by your genes specifically HLA B27, HLA DR52 and HLA DR53 which are genes associated with being ill in the first year after implantation and a higher sensitivity to silicone. Even if you don’t have these specific genes your body will still respond to the fact that breast implants are huge foreign objects implanted in your chest near vital organs and glands and you will experience the usual foreign body immune response as your body mounts an all out war which causes immune deficits, immune dysfunction and eventually autoimmune symptoms and diseases. Our overwhelmed immune system eventually switches over to attacking itself instead of attacking invaders. This is known as switching from TH1 dominance to TH2 dominance and it is when the immune system develops antibodies against itself instead of killer T-Cells to kill what it perceives to be abnormal cells. Eventually, both saline and silicone breast implants cause immune system failure by overwhelming the immune system and allowing various infections in the body to gain a foothold and cause many of our symptoms. These infections can be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitical. Next the approximate 40 toxic chemicals and array of heavy metals in silicone which are known endocrine disruptors, inflammatory, carcinogenic, cytotoxic and neurotoxic poison our fragile endocrine gland system (thyroid/adrenals and others) and poison our Thymus gland and our immune system, poison our gut health and create toxicity in our organs and body. With saline there is also the added element that many of the saline ports collect body fluid and can mold and these organisms can cross into the implant due to defective valves and colonize the implant. These microorganisms produce metabolites which are toxic to us known as biotoxins. The interior of all capsules is perfect place for infections to occur and grow and the inside of capsules necrotize over time. Textures add another layer of toxicity and also textures soak up body fluids and provide spaces for infections to thrive. Textures also aggravate the immune system as they flake off and travel through our lymphatics. Many of us also have pathogens and parasites in our gut due to bad gut health and even past our gut as they inhabit our body because there is little immune opposition to them due to immune deficits. Due to poor gut health we cannot digest our foods and due to autoimmune processes our guts and bodies are full of inflammation. We could go on and on but as you can see saline and silicone implants profoundly damage our health in many ways.
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mi nombre es karen andrade hace 8 años me puse implamtes mamarios de silicina marca MOTIVA, hace 2 años atras mi salud empezo a cambiar tuve depresion ansiedad problemas del colon perdida del cabello sudores nocturnos y muchos sintomas mas … por mas examenes que me hice muchos salian bien otros no tanto ,escuhe sobre el sindrome de asia y se lo comente al reumatologo me diagnostico fibromialguia por que en los ultimos meses 6 aproximadamente empece a tener dolores en las manos y piernas que llegaron a ser tan insoportables que pense en matarme por el desespero q tenia , me mando a cirujia me sacaron los implamntes por que me diagnosticaron con sindrome de ASIA de tanto rogar …inmediatamente desperte de la anestesia senti el cambio en mi salud , llevo 5 dias de explantada y mis dolores bajaron de 100 a 20 % los implantes me estaban matando literalmente… no estoy en contra de la cirujias se que muchas mujeres no les pasara nada pero siento que es mejor prevenir que lamentar
I am in full-blown menopause my third year. I just started testosterone HRT hormones.. estrogen and progesterone now this has only been eight days ago. The symptoms have been underlined for a little over a Month, .. my biggest thing is I wake up and panic sweats and taste metal. My heart starts beating through my chest. I feel like I have vertigo and my body is pushing its weight down. It seems to last for about 20 minutes and then I can go back to sleep, but I must specify. I have neuropathy, but my neuropathy has gotten worse, and now I am having more numbness in my face around my eye, my neck, my shoulder, etc.. . I’ve had my implants for 4 1/2 years. They’re gummy bear silicone
I believe my implants are making me sick.
This is so helpful thank you for putting this together. Now everything makes sense
What is post surgery like? Surgery was out patient. Is the Best case scenario also outpatient surgery?
Hi Joan, your surgeon should explain your post surgery restrictions. Most find explant surgery easier than implanting except you may need to keep your upper arms close to your sides and avoid lifting anything over a few pounds for a few weeks. Most start to resume driving, house duties and work duties two weeks post surgery unless work is physical and then you may need more time off. You will have lifting, pushing, pulling weight restrictions and workout/heart rate restrictions for up to 6 to 8 wks.
I have been looking into this. How do you know you have MCAS?
I had DMX in 2017 with silicone implants. My platelet numbers started to decrease each doctor visit. I now have been diagnosed with ITP (low platelets) and feel it is from the implants. Have a consultation in June to get them removed and going flat. Has anyone else had this issue?
I was diagnosed with ITP as well. Currently 3 years post-op of implantation. I also have been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, early perimenpause, rosacea. Never had any of these issues before implanting.
Hi Pam. I was diagnosed with autoimmune idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura approximately 15 years ago. I was told if my platelets fell to a low of 30,000, I’d need a blood transfusion. Fortunately, the lowest mine got to was 50,000, so I avoided the transfusion and have just been followed by an oncologist all of these years. Mine still fluctuate wildly sometimes from year to year, and fortunately, getting my platelets checked every 6 months has been the only thing I’ve had to do, along with seeing my oncologist annually. Do you have other symptoms of BII? I have approximately 30 I’d guess, if not more. Along with the ITP, I’ve also been diagnosed with 3-4 other autoimmune disorders. I’m desperately trying to figure out a way to get my implants removed. I’d bet anything your ITP is related to your implants, as I believe mine is as well. Have you had your explantation surgery yet? If so, how are you feeling? Did you have any other symptoms besides the low platelets they told you might be related to the ITP? I hope explantation resolves your symptoms and that you start to feel better immediately. Have a blessed day!!
I was diagnosed with ITP a few years ago. No one mentions anything about my implants.
I was hospitalized multiple times in just 6 weeks. My platelets dropped below 2000. I was in a critical state. I was awaiting Rutuxamib treatments when all of a sudden my platelets restored without secondary treatment. ITP went away. No explanation why I had it, where it came from or where it went.
Did you get your implants out and did your ITP go away after?
Hi there, I was recently diagnosed with ITP a couple of months ago and it’s been a terrible rollercoaster ever since. I’m scheduled to have my implants out in 2 weeks but my platelets dropped back down to 55,000. Surgeon wants them at 150,000 but I’m going to ask if there’s any way to perform the surgery with transfusions in the hospital. I truly believe the implants are making me sick. I’m glad to see im not alone but Im so sorry you’re dealing with this as well
Hello everyone thanks for all the post!
I am 55 and got my implant 4 years ago. I lost my bicep tendon on my left arm and now my right arm is having the same pain. The pain in my neck is unbearable and in my hands I have a lot of pain the ortho says I have CMC but I think it’s the implants am taking a motrin 800 daily to deal with the pain. I have Brain fog and muscle aches I live in Miami Florida any good surgeons here ?
I was referred by several people to Dr Dev Vibhakar in Miami as he focuses solely on explants. I am scheduled at the end of April. Praying you find the right surgeon for you!
My name is Jen … 17 yr ago i had saline implants over the muscle and gradually ended up with capsular contracture silly me had a revision and had the new you beaut motiva silicone implants put in under the muscle… from almost the het go i had issues fatigue , brain fog, capsular contracture, odd inflammatory markers in blood tests, sleep issues.. then the anxiety began followed by palpitations called pvc’s, i started to have a “short fuse” and just never seemed right even though im super fit for 61 and i eat ketovore diet… then gradually i befan to have odd sensations in my feet .. the balls ..my big and second toe then a feeling like i have swollen feet but there is no swelling .. eventually over a couple of months i started to feel like i had knee high socks on .. i woke one morning and had the feeling in my face like i had been to the dentist snd tingling in the opposite arm .. a ct scan and blood tests showed nothing .. i have been been super stressed so booked in with a great surgeon to have an explant and complete capsule removal all in this past 10 days.. pathology showed no cancer issues but high inflammation so t
He surgeon was super happy that they are out… im feeling much better fatigue snd brain fog wise but the nerve issues are persisting so my dr that is looking to help me recover is sending me for a brain and full spinal mri to rule out things like ms and to see if anything else untoward is going on…
Has anyone else had the weird nerve feelings.. timgling in fingers, and toes as well as electric zaps in legs and arms ? Im just super stressed snd feel that if others had these sensations as well as odd hot spots that come and go on the face and limbs i could deal with it and cope abit better… i think i expected everything g to vanish in a week after explant… thanks for listening as on here i dont feel like im imagining things.
I am 56 and have had my silicone implants since 2015 and have had joint pain for about 8 yrs. Just within the last month I developed a burning facial rash accompanied with swelling above my top lip and eyelids. Never had skin issues my entire life. My dermatologist thinks it’s rosacea but I know in my gut that it’s not. It feels like a reaction to something. I read that others have had rashes but I am wondering what the rashes are like. I am so grateful for this site because the more I read the more I feel that I want my implants removed from my body.
Hi Mona
I’ve had implants since I was in my early 30’s and am 71 now. I have so many of the symptoms mentioned in the article but never related them to my implants. I had no idea that they could be the cause of so many illnesses. I was also told I had rosacea, but it just didn’t seem right. I was given many different kinds of creams to try but nothing helped. I finally just decided to live with the bright red cheeks. It was embarrassing but I had no options. I have started severely itching, my face, my eyebrows, my nose, ears, neck , the back of my head and shoulders. Sometimes I think I’m just going to start bleeding from scratching so much!
I could go on and on but I won’t. I am however going to follow up with a doctor to see if there’s anything that can be done.
I sincerely hope that you find some comfort in your future.
Feel free to keep in touch
Lois
I have had my silicone implants for 36 yrs…I’m a healthy, happy, organic gardener and one who is extremely active at the age of 65 yrs. The last few months I have developed an intense rash in both armpits that is so severe I itch almost to blood as it feels like the itch is inside and I can’t reach it. I have a constant mucous throat that becomes almost impossible to clear due to thickness, I have brain fog to the point of dumbness (and I have always been quick witted) now I can’t think straight or remember anything. I have a hard time sleeping and lost libido (and my hubby of 45 yrs and I have always been very intimate) may back aches, my finger joints ache and have sharp pains, my eyes have become dry and blurry, my ears ring so loud I can hardly hear others talk and must have them repeat their words. I FINALLY connected the dots and had a MRI which shows leaking silicone implants in both capsules. I am scheduled to have them removed along with the capsule (hopefully together so the silicone doesn’t get dumped into my chest wall) on July 9…. I am beyond excited to have these foreign aliens that are oozing fiery hell into my body removed so I can start the healing and cleansing process . Thanks for listening as no one believes this is a REAL thing due to the government 3 letter institutions (FDA, CDC NIH etc … don’t recognize it as an illness. OF COURSE they don’t as there would be so many lawsuits .
I had rashes on my arms that itched and burned. Went to dermatologist. Had several allergy patches done. Came back with Grover’s disease a little but was allergic to other things. Not sure if it’s implant
Was this in Australia or US?
Hi Judy…can I ask the name of your doctor that did your surgery? Which state and city? I have had many of these symptoms. Had my implants in since 2012, recently had ATV accident end of July, broke 14 ribs, collapsed both lungs, slashed liver, fractured neck vertebras, had chest tubes in. After accident is when I noticed my left implant seems deflated squishy compared to my right.