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Experiencing anxiety, panic attacks and nausea - do I have breast implant illness from implant rupture?

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BeccabeansDec 13, 2021
I just learned I have an implant rupture on the side of my left breast and under my arm pit axillary in my lymph nodes and I have been having symptoms since the end of June which are anxiety, panic attacks and nausea. I am scheduled to take implants out February 1st. Am I experiencing breast illness from this rupture? Pleas I am desperate for answers. I had my blood drawn I am completely healthy. I have an MRI in a phew days. I am so scared and riddled with anxiety please does anyone know why.

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