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Will Breast Implants Make Fibromyalgia Symptoms Worse?

ru4realApr 28, 2009
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome 6 years ago. My symptoms drastically got worse after a car accident. I am 36 years old and would like to know, if breast implants would make my symptoms worse. Also, what would be to best kind to get, saline or gel? Thank you.

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