Polymyositis & Dermatomyositis Support Group
Polymyositis (PM) is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles (inflammatory myopathy) related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis. The inflammation is predominantly of the endomysium in polymyositis, whereas dermatomyositis is characterized by primarily perimysial inflammation.
Twenty five years ago I had silicone breast implants. Oct 17,2015 I discovered a limp in breast - perfectly round - a bit like a drop of water the size of a quarter. The next day after a doctor exam and a sonogram at the radiologist it was discovered my implants were leaking. I was immediately referred to a plastic surgeon for removal of the implants as a medical necessity. I underwent surgery Oct 30,2015 to remove the implants.
Why do you care? There are many school of thought on the silicon leaking into your body and the correlation to autoimmune disease specifically PM/DM. I thought I would post my results.
Again - surgery on Oct 30,2015 - today, Nov 19,2015 my rash on my stomach is gone, cuticles have improved with less hemorrhage's. Scalp itch is improving - can't tell about hair loss yet as I have a short hair cut.
Hugs,
Luckybabe
Why do you care? There are many school of thought on the silicon leaking into your body and the correlation to autoimmune disease specifically PM/DM. I thought I would post my results.
Again - surgery on Oct 30,2015 - today, Nov 19,2015 my rash on my stomach is gone, cuticles have improved with less hemorrhage's. Scalp itch is improving - can't tell about hair loss yet as I have a short hair cut.
Hugs,
Luckybabe
I used to teach elementary music on a stage that had exposed insulation on the ceiling. Dust particles rained down and would cover everything in the room. I had sinus infections and bronchitis twice a year. My DM started after a second dose of Cefdiner antibiotic to treat the sinus infection caused by insulation particles. I do think environmental toxins play a role for autoimmune triggers.
I hope you recover quickly from your surgery. It is great to hear of your health improvements too. Best wishes for continued improvement. Thank you for posting on this implant issue.
Cuticles almost clear and area around cuticles not red and inflamed.
Scalp rash is much improved (almost gone) - itching is now minimal.
Gottrons Papules improved but still visible.
Energy level much improved - no pain in muscles.
I was in remission when I had the surgery so I am not claiming this was the cause of my DM, also weather is cooler here and I think some of my issues are seasonal. More in a few weeks.