Surgeon in Kansas City area for NEW SISTER

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Hi everyone,

Tricia has found me and is needing some help locating a doc/surgeon

that will listen to her in the Kansas City area. She tried to post,

but I don't think she was successful. Can you lovely ladies provide

some help and encouragement? Her email is: tlleach@.... She

would love it if you'd contact her directly

This is a copy of an email she sent me for some background info on

her. I've already answered the email, but more input is always

welcome! Thanks so much for your help!

Love you all,

Kacey

Hello Kacey!!

I wrote to you several months ago asking questions about RA and

breast impants. I was implanted with mentor saline implants in

September of 2000. I was diagnosed with RA about two years ago.

I feel very strongly that my implants have something to do with the

terrible quality of life I am now experiencing. Just a few

symptoms: joint pain, EXTREME fatigue, brain fog, depression,

weight gain (as I have no energy to work out nor could I due to the

pain)

Anyway, I went to the family doctor yesterday and (oh by the way I

have had some kind of vaginosis going on for about 4 months now) she

said that my RA was in no way related to my implants that I was just

looking for something to blame!!!

I am wondering how she can make such a statement without any

testing.

I really don't know where to begin. Can you help? Where do I find

a doctor who will actually listen? What test do I need to have

done? Did you have to pay for the explant or did the manufacturer?

I know I have a 5 year warranty so I need to get busy!!!!

Thanks for any help you can give.

Tricia