Sarcoidosis

[livingwith]

In 2005 I was diagnosed with a rare breast cancer - surgery, chemo and radiotherapy followed but despite all my efforts to get back to normal I never felt well. Always tired, aching feet and legs, chilblains on my fingers and toes, bouts of what my doctor thought was shingles frequent bouts of what seemed to be the flu but with no high temperature……
In late 2007 I went to see my oncologist looking fine but feeling terrible. I told him I was ill but didn’t know why. I’m ...Read the full article

[rlcrouse]

I am thrilled that you are enjoying life again !

I also had breast cancer. In 2002 I had a double mastectomy with breast reconstuction and 6 monthes of chemo.
I have had many problems since. Mostly aches and pains diagnosed as possible Fibromyalgia.
In Feburary my breasts began swelling and had the silicone implants removed. One of my silicone implants had been ruptured. My left breast has been swelling now for 7 monthes. I then started getting spots on my arms. Biopsy showed Silicoma/Sarcoidosis.
Recently I had my problem breast operated on, removing scar tissue and what ever else was in there. It showed Sarcoidosis. My back is hurting me so bad and I am exhausted. I am seeing a specialist on Oct. 12th. I hope I can gather more information then.
This is a well known clinic so I feel more optimistic. Your letter also gives me hope.

Rhonda in USA ( IOWA )