I'm back after months of tests

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Hi ladies,

I am back after several months of testing which have mostly turned

out fine. I now have the following symptoms after only having

implants for 9 months: heart palpitations,numbness and tingling on

left side of body, muscle twitches, crawly sensations on left jaw,

headaches and weird mosquito-like bumps breaking out on my legs.

My silicone sensitivity test was negative, my MRIs didn't show

anything, my ANA is slight positive and I have an enlarged thryoid.

I have seen a neurologist who mostly ruled out MS, etc, and have seen

a neurosurgeon, orthosurgeon and rheumatologist. When the

rheumatologist found out I had implants, he suggested I see a

psychiatrist because he didn't believe my symptoms were physical. My

HMO said they can't help me anymore.

If/when I can explant Dr. Kolb will be my surgeon. I need to get a

letter of medical necessity to present to my insurance company, but I

also think I may need another letter from a neurologist as well.

There is a neurologist in the Atlanta area that knows quite a bit

about silicone and is receptive to implant patients. Do you think it

would be worth my time to see him? I am now having to work outside

my insurance company.

I am " stuck " at this point and appreciate your thoughts,

Thanks,

Beth