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042: BEWARE:  Breast Implant Illness is a REAL thing; What YOU NEED to KNOW with Phyllis AndersonDid you know that nearly 500,000 women each year in the U.S. have breast implant surgery, approximately 75% for cosmetic reasons and 25% for reconstruction and thousands and thousands may be suffering from Breast Implant Illness or ASIA syndrome (Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants or implants) and have not even heard of it.  They may have been told they have some autoimmune or rheumatologic condition such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus or other inflammatory condition, or that it was "all in their head" but it was never considered a possibility because their provider may not have even asked about breast implants or they and/or their provider were not even aware of this condition.     In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway goes deep into this condition as he interviews one whom has been through it, Phyllis Anderson, and they discuss the condition in detail, the symptoms, diagnosis, options for treatment and how to get through it and get back to living a full life again.Also check out this episode on YouTube where you will see their lively discussion, helpful websites and research that is underway as well as pictures of the explant and get familiar with  this important condition which thousands of women are suffering from in silence, and unnecessarily.  Please share this episode to help raise the awareness of this important condition.Reach out to Phyllis Anderson at Phyllis Halsell Anderson on Facebook and @wanderlustphylReferences and helpful websites:Youtube version of this podcast with images shared.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edR9Yx98bFQaab_channel=ModernMedicineMovementbyDr.ThomasHemingwayhttps://www.breastimplantillness.com/symptoms/https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/reconstruction/types/implants/special-report/breast-implant-illness#1https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.11.18.20233510v1Learn more about Thomas Hemingway, MD and upcoming episodes, tips, tricks and more here:  www.modernmedicinemovement.com on Instagram at @modermedicinemovement or @alohasurfdocAsk to join his FREE Private Facebook health Group with weekly LIVE educational sessions entitled:Modern Medicine Movement Health and Wellness Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2543880582493990/?ref=shareThis podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes ONLY and is NOT medical advice. Although Dr. Thomas Hemingway is a physician, he is NOT your physician and is NOT to replace your primary care physician/health care provider. This podcast is NOT to be construed as medical advice by Dr. Thomas Hemingway or the guests comments as they are opinion only and NOT medical advice. Please consult your physician/health care provider should you have any medical questions or before trying any new practice.