In this episode, our guest speaker, certified physician assistant Danielle Valoras explores breast implant illness (BII)—a clinical reality that remains widely misunderstood despite affecting millions of women. She unpacks why BII lacks an official diagnosis code, yet presents with a consistent constellation of symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, rashes, anxiety, and autoimmune-like conditions that are frequently misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or menopause.

Danielle emphasizes the need for practitioners to consider implantable devices as contributors to immune burden. She discusses pattern recognition, the role of explantation in recovery, and why normal lab work doesn't rule out BII. 

Whether you're a healthcare professional, someone affected by breast implants, or curious about the intersection of implantable devices and chronic illness, this episode offers evidence-based insights you can use right away.

Join us as we explore the structural and immunological mechanisms driving breast implant illness, providing practitioners with evidence-based insights to support the millions of women affected worldwide. Register at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/breast-implant-illness

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00:00 Breast Implant Illness Symptoms Data

03:41 Breast Implants and Hidden Symptoms

07:10 "Understanding Breast Implant Illness"

13:00 Navigating Breast Implant Shame

16:04 Breast Implant Illness Awareness Growing

17:26 "Understanding Symptoms and Triggers"

20:55 Explantation for Improved Health

24:20 Health Advice: Consult First

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