Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Found this to be quite interesting: http://www.mmvbs.com/silicone.html Patients suffering from the toxic effects of silicone breast implants may have various disorders of immune function, including arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Multiple bacterial, viral, and fungal infections secondary to silicone toxicity cause autoimmune responses that result in muscle and joint pain, dry eyes, and neurological problems. SPECT scans of the brain of these patients will show abnormal perfusion of temporal, frontal, and occipital lobes. Sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, hormonal imbalances, and recurrent infections can often be traced to the migration of silicone residues through the breast tissue, lymphatic system, lungs, and nervous system. Treatment focuses on clearance of infections, regulation of immune function, reduction of fibrosis, and neutralization of silicone residues by Chinese herbal medicines. Acupuncture is generally contraindicated for patients with silicone toxicity related autoimmune responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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