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Let’s Talk About Breast Implant Illness- Part 1
Hibu Websites • Nov 08, 2021
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This is going to be a multiple series blog.
The first part is going to be devoted to having a real talk about breast implant illness. I am currently on day 33 of explant and have had a myriad of complications following having silicone implants for over 11 years.
(That ’ ll be addressed more in the next series.) |
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breast implants are everywhere!
most frequently
I am not for or against breast implants.
complete
thorough
So how can something so commonly done, not loudly address the potential negatives? Well, that ’
s the world we live in, folks! For example, look at the birth control pill being given out like candy for symptomatic treatment or being tossed on medications without knowing why.
Which lead me to share my story and my truths
about my journey through breast implant illness (BII).
Part 1- What is Breast Implant Illness?
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"The autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA), also known as Shoenfeld ’ s syndrome, encompasses several autoimmune conditions/phenomena that are induced following the exposure to substances with adjuvant activity. The disease spectrum is heterogeneous in respect to clinical presentation as well as severity of the clinical manifestations. Adjuvants are included in vaccination formulations for their immunogenic properties. Despite being generally well tolerated, safe and effective, some genetically predisposed individuals can develop generalized non-specific constitutional symptoms, autoantibody production, new onset, or worsening of disease presentation. In this review, we focus on the current knowledge presented in the literature on ASIA syndrome, increasing physician awareness about the basic concepts of ASIA syndrome and highlight the devastating amount of data accumulated in the last few years concerning the relationship between various adjuvants and autoimmunity.”
Watad, Abdulla et al. “The ASIA syndrome: basic concepts.” Mediterranean journal of rheumatology
vol. 28,2 64-69. 27 Jun. 2017, doi:10.31138/mjr.28.2.64
The quick and dirty of this large language:
- Breast implants are foreign objects.
- Your body’s response to foreign objects is to induce an inflammatory response.
- This inflammatory response can be the catalyst, that sets the ball in motion, that your body may or may not be able to stop.
- When this ball starts rolling, it’s gaining momentum through genetic predisposition, environmental exposure, diet, and lifestyle.
- When your body stimulates inflammation by attacking itself, we call that an autoimmune response.
- Which can lead to a full-blown autoimmune disease- AKA, breast implant illness.
What Are the Symptoms of Breast Implant Illness?
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- Joint and muscle pain
- Chronic fatigue
- Memory and concentration problems (“Brain fog”)
- Breathing problems
- Sleep disturbance
- Rashes and skin problems
- Dry mouth and dry eyes (Sjögren's syndrome)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Autoimmune disease
- Inflammation
- Weigh fluctuation
- Headaches
- Hair loss
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction
Coroneos, Christopher J. MD, MSc; Selber, Jesse C. MD, MPH; Offodile, Anaeze C. II MD, MPH; Butler, Charles E. MD; Clemens, Mark W. MD US FDA Breast Implant Postapproval Studies, Annals of Surgery: January 2019 - Volume 269 - Issue 1 - p 30-36
doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000002990
doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000002990
What is the Treatment for Breast Implant Illness?
- En Bloc Capsulectomy: removing the implant and capsule in one piece. Thoughts behind this approach are that it may diminish biofilms from escaping into the body.
- Total or Complete Capsulectomy: removing both the implant and the capsule, just not in one piece. This is what I did, picture below.
This is a total or complete capsulectomy. You can see the left and right 400 cc silicone breast implants that were removed along with the capsule below.
Who is at Risk of Developing Breast Implant Illness?
What is Capsular Contracture?
I firmly believe, that as research continues to evolve, breast implant illness will be one of the biggest women’s global health crises in history.
As I said in the beginning, I am not for or against breast implants.
Instead, I want you to know side effects that aren’t usually presented so you can make a thorough, complete decision.
Also, do not panic if you have implants .
You can support yourself to diminish BII symptoms and now you know what to look out for!
Also, do not panic if you have implants .
You can support yourself to diminish BII symptoms and now you know what to look out for!
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Yours in health,
Dr. Taryn
Dr. Taryn
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