Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Hi Deedre, Do you know if your implants are textured or smooth? If they are textured, there is a possibility that they are " shedding " microscopic silicone particles via the macrophages. Swollen lymph glands signify some type of infection, and it may be something that can go away as your body effectively deals with it, or it could become more of a problem later. It is hard to say at this point, but you would be wise to make notations of any changes. You may also want to make sure you are getting some form of exercise that is going to help move the lymph fluid around, since the lymph system has no circulatory pump like the heart. Jumping rope, walking, or rebounding are excellent ways to keep the lymph moving, so if you can do these exercises daily, it may improve the situation. Keep us posted, and take care, Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: " angelbird262002 " <deedre@...> < > Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 2:06 PM Subject: swollen lymph nodes > Hello- I had a breast augmentation April 22, 2002 with saline > filled implants. A few weeks ago I felt a painless lump under my > right arm (armpit area) and about two weeks after that noticed > one under my left arm. Both are painless but have me very > worried! I've been doing all kinds of research and hope cancer > or any other disease is not the culprit. I don't have any of the > other symtoms listed under the diseases so I'm hoping it is a > result of the surgery. Is this a common occurance in women > who have had implants? > Thank you & I look forward to your response. > Deedre > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Hi Deedre: Did you see a radiologist about these lumps? Take care. -Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 Deadre I had swollen lymph nodes as well with my surgery, I had one that popped up almost immediately after it was in my left breast near the armpit. Then upon further examination my PS found another under my arm, later on as I had other health problems I also found several lymph nodes had swelled up in my groin area and in my neck as well. Of course many Dr's told me it was nothing, and not related to the implants. My PS told me he thought it could be related to the implants, I felt that with all my other symptoms, dizzy \, weak, fatigued, achey etc, that it made sense that they were part of the whole thing. ANyhow I still have some swollen ones in my neck and groin but they are probably always going to be swollen, it is my understanding that sometimes they never return to normal size again. Anyhow they don't bug me at all, the one in my breast is gone and it was removed by my explanting sugeon when I had my implants out. I do believe that the lymphatic system is affected by implants, and the immune system as well. I also realize that many will disagree with me on this issue, but I have been through this and know in no uncertain terms what implants did to my health. I am really pretty healthy now after having them out, with some lingering issues but nothing like I had with implants. I hope that you will be able to find a way to cope with this issue and that you will find better health. I really hope that you can find peace with or without implants and please let us know what you find out. Hugs ----- Original Message ----- From: " angelbird262002 " <deedre@...> < > Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 3:06 PM Subject: swollen lymph nodes > Hello- I had a breast augmentation April 22, 2002 with saline > filled implants. A few weeks ago I felt a painless lump under my > right arm (armpit area) and about two weeks after that noticed > one under my left arm. Both are painless but have me very > worried! I've been doing all kinds of research and hope cancer > or any other disease is not the culprit. I don't have any of the > other symtoms listed under the diseases so I'm hoping it is a > result of the surgery. Is this a common occurance in women > who have had implants? > Thank you & I look forward to your response. > Deedre > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 : What were that culture results from your capsular cultures during surgery? . -----Original Message----- From: Heer [mailto:idagirl@...] Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 6:15 PM Subject: Re: swollen lymph nodes Deadre I had swollen lymph nodes as well with my surgery, I had one that popped up almost immediately after it was in my left breast near the armpit. Then upon further examination my PS found another under my arm, later on as I had other health problems I also found several lymph nodes had swelled up in my groin area and in my neck as well. Of course many Dr's told me it was nothing, and not related to the implants. My PS told me he thought it could be related to the implants, I felt that with all my other symptoms, dizzy \, weak, fatigued, achey etc, that it made sense that they were part of the whole thing. ANyhow I still have some swollen ones in my neck and groin but they are probably always going to be swollen, it is my understanding that sometimes they never return to normal size again. Anyhow they don't bug me at all, the one in my breast is gone and it was removed by my explanting sugeon when I had my implants out. I do believe that the lymphatic system is affected by implants, and the immune system as well. I also realize that many will disagree with me on this issue, but I have been through this and know in no uncertain terms what implants did to my health. I am really pretty healthy now after having them out, with some lingering issues but nothing like I had with implants. I hope that you will be able to find a way to cope with this issue and that you will find better health. I really hope that you can find peace with or without implants and please let us know what you find out. Hugs ----- Original Message ----- From: " angelbird262002 " <deedre@...> < > Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 3:06 PM Subject: swollen lymph nodes > Hello- I had a breast augmentation April 22, 2002 with saline > filled implants. A few weeks ago I felt a painless lump under my > right arm (armpit area) and about two weeks after that noticed > one under my left arm. Both are painless but have me very > worried! I've been doing all kinds of research and hope cancer > or any other disease is not the culprit. I don't have any of the > other symtoms listed under the diseases so I'm hoping it is a > result of the surgery. Is this a common occurance in women > who have had implants? > Thank you & I look forward to your response. > Deedre > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 The capsules were negative but the implants themselves had staph growing in the saline ----- Original Message ----- From: " Dr. Kolb " <drkolb@...> < > Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 7:45 PM Subject: RE: swollen lymph nodes > : What were that culture results from your capsular cultures during > surgery? . > > -----Original Message----- > From: Heer [mailto:idagirl@...] > Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 6:15 PM > > Subject: Re: swollen lymph nodes > > > Deadre > > I had swollen lymph nodes as well with my surgery, I had one that popped up > almost immediately after it was in my left breast near the armpit. Then upon > further examination my PS found another under my arm, later on as I had > other health problems I also found several lymph nodes had swelled up in my > groin area and in my neck as well. Of course many Dr's told me it was > nothing, and not related to the implants. My PS told me he thought it could > be related to the implants, I felt that with all my other symptoms, dizzy \, > weak, fatigued, achey etc, that it made sense that they were part of the > whole thing. ANyhow I still have some swollen ones in my neck and groin but > they are probably always going to be swollen, it is my understanding that > sometimes they never return to normal size again. Anyhow they don't bug me > at all, the one in my breast is gone and it was removed by my explanting > sugeon when I had my implants out. I do believe that the lymphatic system is > affected by implants, and the immune system as well. I also realize that > many will disagree with me on this issue, but I have been through this and > know in no uncertain terms what implants did to my health. I am really > pretty healthy now after having them out, with some lingering issues but > nothing like I had with implants. I hope that you will be able to find a way > to cope with this issue and that you will find better health. I really hope > that you can find peace with or without implants and please let us know what > you find out. > > Hugs > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: " angelbird262002 " <deedre@...> > < > > Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 3:06 PM > Subject: swollen lymph nodes > > > > Hello- I had a breast augmentation April 22, 2002 with saline > > filled implants. A few weeks ago I felt a painless lump under my > > right arm (armpit area) and about two weeks after that noticed > > one under my left arm. Both are painless but have me very > > worried! I've been doing all kinds of research and hope cancer > > or any other disease is not the culprit. I don't have any of the > > other symtoms listed under the diseases so I'm hoping it is a > > result of the surgery. Is this a common occurance in women > > who have had implants? > > Thank you & I look forward to your response. > > Deedre > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Hello Cara, My son's lymph nodes reacted to the band as well. His are still enlarged. No, I don't think that they bother them one bit. When I have his band off I check to see if they are changing and he doesn't seem to mind. I don't think they ache like the ones we get when we have a cold/sore throat. Cheryl Pittsburgh,PA mom to Cody STARbanded 4/02/03 --- In Plagiocephaly , " cara_handke " <chandke@w...> wrote: > I notice that my daughter's lymph nodes are swollen at the base of > her skull. This isn't uncommon for her (or for my other daughter > when she was a baby). Does anybody know if this is uncomfortable for > her with her Starband on? This is her 4th day with the starband on - > is the starband rubbing and irritating the lymph nodes? I'll check > with my ortho tomorrow - just really curious tonight! > > Thanks in advance! > Cara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Hi! I learned from my doc that these lymph nodes often swell from a mosquito bite in the head (not us) or ingrown hairs. The ingrown hairs definitely make sense! He also said not to worry about the helmet rubbing and damaging the lymph nodes - should be fine. My ortho said that we can remove a little material from the helmet next visit to give them a little room. My ortho also said we can rub/milk the nodes down to try to drain them a bit. Phew. I'm glad it's not a big issue! Thanks for the replies! Cara > > I notice that my daughter's lymph nodes are swollen at the base of > > her skull. This isn't uncommon for her (or for my other daughter > > when she was a baby). Does anybody know if this is uncomfortable > for > > her with her Starband on? This is her 4th day with the starband > on - > > is the starband rubbing and irritating the lymph nodes? I'll check > > with my ortho tomorrow - just really curious tonight! > > > > Thanks in advance! > > Cara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 My son also had and I believe still has (I haven't checked for some time) swollen lymph nodes. I first noticed them after his vaccinations at 4 months. Of course the doctor said " nothing to worry about " . They continued to be swollen and right after his 1 year vaccinations they became very enlarged. At that time his doctor sent us to the children's hospital to have blood work done. For four weeks we went once a week to do this. They were looking for high white blood cell count - suspecting cancer. The results were not high enough for cancer, so they told me that he had " atypical lymphocytes " (sp?) and told me some people just have that. I have recently asked my doctor to do blood work for high viral load. She agreed to do the blood work, but also told me that without outright symptoms, like high fever, sores, etc. she would not prescribe treatment. She's given me the name of another doctor whom she says may have better knowledge of the new treatments for autism. I'm hopeful, but not too sure... on 4/8/04 8:46 PM, at wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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