Silicone Immune Toxicity Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms
Since 1962, many millions of women have breast implants with either silicone gel or saline with silicone linings. Unfortunately, the silicone from breast implants can leak into the surrounding tissue and deposit itself into various tissues and organs. The silicone breaks down into the elements silocon and silica, which cause dysregulation of the immune system. We have put together a list of signs and symptoms of silicone immune toxicity syndrome below.
Also, we have information on diagnosis, helpful books and valuable resources for patients.
The Signs and Symptoms of Silicone Immune Toxicity Syndrome are as follows:
- Multipe chemical sensitivities and sensitivities to perfume, smoke and other inhalants
- Muscle inflammation
- Joint pain
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Anxiety and depression
- Hair loss
- Memory loss
- Foggy thinking
- Night sweats
- Tingling in the hands and feet
- Heacaches
- Abdominal pain
- Chest pain
- Other autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s syndrome, scleroderma, fibromayalgia, and multiple sclerosis
In silicone immune toxicity syndrome, the body produces antibodies against the complex that forms when silicon attaches to protein molecules in various organs, resulting in an autoimmune response.
Silicone Immune Toxicity Syndrome Diagnosis
A complete patient history is necessary for diagnosing silicone immune toxicity syndrome. A comprehensive medical history evaluation will help the practitioner determine whether the breast implants or cosmetic silicone injections could be causing the symptoms and disorders listed above.
Books For People With Signs and Symptoms of Silicone Immune Toxicity Syndrome
| What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Autoimmune Disorders: The Revolutionary, Drug-Free Treatments for Thyroid Disease, Lupus, MS, IBD, Chronic Fatigue; Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Other Diseases - Paperback (Mar. 2003) by Stephen B. Edelson and Deborah Mitchell |
The Naked Truth About Breast Implants: From Harm to Healing - Paperback (Sept. 18, 2009) by Dr. Susan E. Kolb |
| Toxic Silicone Poisoning – The TRUE Breast Implant Stories: The TRUTH of the GREATEST TRAVESTY AGAINST WOMEN in the 20th century - Paperback (Aug. 10, 2004) by Susan Pope Helman |
7-Day Detox Miracle, Revised 2nd Edition: Revitalize Your Mind and Body with This Safe and Effective Life-Enhancing Program - Paperback (Apr. 12, 2001) by Peter Bennett, Sara Faye, and Stephen Barrie |
Silicone Immune Toxicity Syndrome Resources
General Patient Resources
- Kirkland Institute for Implant Survival Syndrome
Actress Sally Kirkland’s web site dedicated to breast implant awareness.
http://www.sallykirkland.com/pages/institute.html
- Humantics Foundation
Spreading the message of the dangers of breast implants.
http://www.humanticsfoundation.com/
- The Light Party
Article on how silicone breast implants can create autoimmune illnesses.
http://www.lightparty.com/Health/SiliconePoison.html
- My Breast Implant Illness
A blog about one woman’s experience with breast implants.
http://mybreastimplantillness.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/silicone-immune-toxicity-syndrome/
- Cure Zone
Silicone Immune Toxicity support forum.
http://curezone.com/forums/f2.asp?f=1019
- Breast Implant Support Forum
Forum topics include breast implants and silicone immune toxicity.
http://www.breastimplantsupport.org/showthread.php?tid=4971