17 years after the first gulf war - Vets share about Health Issues

usmcone wrote on 12/04/2008
For anyone who still does not believe that Gulf War Illness exists, please hear me out. I served 20 years in the Marine Corps, more than half of that time as an Officer. I served at the tip of the spear with the 1st Marine Division during the Persian Gulf War. I retired from the Marine Corps in 1995 as a Mustang (prior Enlisted) Captain of Marines. Within a few years of my retirement I developed a number of neurological problems. I later developed severe muscle pain in my limbs. In 2000 I was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome * and Connective Tissue Disorder. Autoimmune? In 2007 I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Please do not tell me that my problems are psychological. By doing so you disrespect my service to our great country. And I will not tolerate that. Semper Fi, Dave Winnett, Captain, USMC (Retired)

Marine Corps Hymn.

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steelrainsi91 wrote on 12/03/2008
To Whom It May Concern: My name is Mike and I am a sick Gulf War Veteran. I will make this as short as possible and that will not be easy. I served for Ten years on active duty and a few in the National Guard. I am very proud of my service and wish I could still serve. In short I am Airborne Qualified, 63TD3P20 Soldier. I was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for my performance during the War. I have also been awarded the Army Commendation medal and 5 Army achievement medals and many others. I was an E5-P in E-7 slots (Sergeant First Class Positions) the last years of my active duty service. I was highly Trained Motivated and Good at what I did. I have all the paper work to back up what I say. And I have not even scratched the surface of my service to this Country. That I love so much. I am nobody special. But I have proved myself to be trust worthy and my opinion at one time counted. The Military was my life. Others and I are sick and have been for a very long time and need

GWS *, anemia, chronic fatigue, body destroying red blood cells

I arrived in country on December 25, 90 and departed May 91. I have since gone through periods of chronic fatigue which have gotten increasingly worse.

After a bout with an unexplainable anemia which healed itself last fall, I am now suffering with an even worse case. It seems to be cyclic. My doctor is at a loss. I know this is due to desert storm but I need some back up to get my doctor to take it seriously.

Anyone else out there going through this? I have never had the rash problem. Forgetfulness, joint pain, etc. , yes, but no rash.

If anyone out there has info they can share, please e-mail me.

Matthew A. Hasbrook, a 'gulf war vet's post May 25, 2000 Discuss

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