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Wondering if breast implants are making me sick

For the past 2-3 years, I seem to have a laundry list of symptoms piling up.  My energy levels are very low, I have constant aches and joint pain, anxiety, bouts of depression, headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, and every now and then I experience flu-like symptoms (body aches, chills, sometimes low grade fever).  I'm only 34 years old, but my body feels much older.  My doctor has ordered numerous tests, to no avail.  

I've been put on anti-depressants, told to take Motrin, and exercise more.  I'm at the point that I feel like I'm being given the brush off.  I know what I'm feeling and it's all very frustrating.  Before this started, I was very active and ran/exercised 3-4 times a week until the pain in my body prevented me from doing so.

I got breast implants 15 years ago (saline) and I'm starting to wonder if that is what's causing my symptoms.  My family doctor seems to be of no help and I don't know what to do or where to turn.  
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Your symptoms are ones that can be similar to many things ..in my opinion it wouldn't hurt to find out some information regarding the implants , and a plastic surgeon may be the one to ask,if you do some research you will see there is much onfo online,heres a link    www.humanticsfoundation.com/shari.htm
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