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MS and Implants? I want to know if there is any greater risk for a person with MS to have breast implants put in.

19SamJan 19, 2020
I am 29 years old and was diagnosed with MS over a year ago. Things have been stable (no symptoms) for 2 years and I am on Glatect which is similar to Copaxone. I want to know if there is any greater risk for a person with MS to have breast implants put in. Or if there is any greater risk of developing breast implant illness?

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