The Hidden Dangers Of Breast Implants

Breast implants stimulate a chronic foreign body inflammatory response. Both saline and silicone implants have a slow leakage of silicone/heavy metals/chemicals/toxins referred to as “gel bleed,” they also commonly develop biofilm on their surfaces and oxidise in the body contributing to oxidative stress. With saline implants there is an added issue that many of the saline valves allow body fluid and tissue in which creates colonisation of microorganisms inside the implant, which can form mould and mycotoxins.

Some of the first signs of illness may include: fatigue, cognitive dysfunction (brain fog, memory loss), muscle aches, joint pain, hair loss, dryness of the lips, mouth, eyes, hair & skin, recurring infections, digestive issues, rashes, food sensitivities and anxiety.

Breast implant illness occurs in both saline and silicone implants and is a very varied illness. Once the implant is put into the body it creates an artificial disturbance and interference within the body, starting with the immune system and then creating a cascade of systemic dysregulation.

Signs & Symptoms:

Fatigue or chronic fatigue
Cognitive dysfunction (brain fog, difficulty concentrating, word retrieval, memory loss)
Muscle aches, pain, and weakness
Joint pain and soreness
Hair loss
Dry skin, eyes, mouth, hair
Weight gain or weight loss
Easy bruising and slow healing of wounds
Temperature intolerance (Hot/Cold)
Low libido
Mineral deficiency
Ringing in the ears
Heart palpitations/ heart changes/ heart pain
Shortness of breath
Metallic taste in the mouth
Oral thrush (white tongue)
Night sweats
Skin rashes & itching
Insomnia and poor sleep
Oestrogen/progesterone imbalance, diminishing hormones, or early menopause
Swollen and tender lymph nodes in the breast area, underarms, throat, neck, or groin
Tingling or numbness in the arms and legs
Burning pain around the chest wall or breasts
Cold and discoloured hands and feet
Foul body odour
Muscle twitching
Vertigo
Nausea, gastritis, leaky gut, SIBO
Fevers
Reflux or GERD
Dehydration
Frequent urination
Chronic neck and back pain
Photosensitivity
Nail changes (cracking, splitting, slow growth, etc.) Skin freckling, pigmentation changes (darkening or white spots), or an increase in papules (flesh coloured raised bumps) Edema (swelling) around eyes
Premature aging
Stillbirth
Melanoma
Amenorrhea (loss of period)
Nodules on her thyroid
Debilitating fatigue
Decline in vision or vision disturbances
Slow muscle recovery after activity
Liver, gallbladder and kidney dysfunction
Blood pressure problems
Gastrointestinal and digestive issues
Ringing Ears
Sudden food intolerances and allergies
Smell or chemical sensitivities
New or persistent infections – viral, bacterial, and/or fungal (candida)
Reoccurring sinus, yeast, and UTI infections
Interstitial Cystitis
Throat clearing, cough, difficult swallowing, choking feeling
Chronic inflammation
Severe IBS-D (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea) symptoms
Feeling like you are dying
Headaches, dizziness, and migraines
Mood swings, emotional instability
Anxiety, panic attacks
Suicidal thoughts
Pancreatitis
Depression
Hypo/hyper thyroid symptoms
Hypo/hyper adrenal symptoms
Symptoms or diagnosis of fibromyalgia
Symptoms or diagnosis of lyme
Symptoms or diagnosis of EBV or other viral reactivation
Symptoms or diagnosis of dysautonomia
Symptoms or diagnosis of mast cell activation disorder (MCAS)
Common autoimmune symptoms or diagnoses: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjörgen’s syndrome, Raynaud’s syndrome, Addison's disease,, Lupus, Unspecified connective tissue disease, Graves disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, scleroderma, multiple sclerosis, POTS, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease
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

There is no single test to diagnose breast implant illness therefore symptoms can be used to recognise the pattern of characteristics prevalent with breast implants. In all honesty, if you have breast implants and if you aren't feeling well and cannot put your finger on what it is AND cannot seem to feel better. I would be looking into an explant surgery asap. I would also be working with a holistic health practitioner in regards to clearing the body of any residue ailments and toxins.