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I had Implants Two Years Ago and my Left Breast Hurts, I also have Really Bad Chest Pains

ljloveNov 1, 2010
i been thinking of removing them, because im scared, my chest pains are an everyday pain and i went to the emergency room and they dont tell me anything. it feels like if something heavy is sitting on top of my breast, so i dont know if its heart problems or my breast? please help

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