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Explant 4 months post op

I am reaching out to find others that have experienced what I am living. I had saline implants at age 50, (4 years ago)I was in excellent health, as much research as I did and people I knew, I had never heard any of the stories where things don't go right. After the surgery I pulled something in my right breast that to this day causes pain. The explant(4 months ago) was suppose to be the answer, a simple operation and I would be my old self. The only way to explain what I feel is a raw, muscular ache that has only gotten worse. It is pretty much impossible to wear a regular bar, is there anyone that can direct me to a Dr. in Birmingham AL? I am seriously thinking of driving to Atlanta.

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trying to decide if I should have silicone implants removed

Originally, I had saline implants for reconstruction after breast cancer, then changed to silicone because I wanted a more natural look and feel. The first was 20 years ago and the last was 4 years ago. Now I am experiencing memory loss, clumsiness, spaciness, and an inability to concentrate. Also, muscle cramps. I am scared and feel a loss of control. I live in California and wonder where I should go for answers and possible explantation.

Four years ago I had a double

Four years ago I had a double mastectomy with reconsructive surgery - Allergan 410 silicone "gummy bear" implants. The past three months I have developed a very "angry" rash and have been to allergists and dermatologists...blood work, biopsies, allergy patch tests etc. The results show nothing. The rash continues to spread. In addition - I went to the plastic surgery who performed the implant surgery and told me in no way could these implants be the cause of the rash. I am at my wits end and truly believe they are the cause. Has anyone heard of any other patient with these symptoms? I am now researching doctors in the NYC area to have an explant performed. Thank you so much for your help

Addendum to above - I was

Addendum to above - I was told by 2 doctors it is eczema - and some say it is not. Either way, eczema is an autoimmune disease, and I still relate it to the implants. Thank you again.

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