does any one have similar symptoms? - Military Health Issues Message Board

gulfvetgal · 07-18-2001, 06:04 AM

I have been diagnosed with: polycystic ovaries, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, and Fibromyalgia. I was perfectly healthy before I went over there in 1991. I was a combat medic for 122nd MSB, 3rd armoured division. I rec'd that DoD letter about being exposed. I am always tired, I have nightmares every night, my body always hurts, and I have gained considerable weight. I went to Iraq, Saudi, and Kuwait directly from AIT in Fort Sam Houston. Before I went I rec'd numerous immunizations. ALSO - I became VERY ill while my unit was "stationed" outside of Kuwait City. I was working at the Safwan Refugee camp at the time. I became very anemic and had to get a blood transfusion. I was evac'd to 97th general hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. They are still not sure why I got sick so fast. I was bleeding very heavily. No prior history of that at all.

[This message has been edited by gulfvetgal (edited 07-18-2001).]

TinkerBel · 07-18-2001, 01:33 PM

Sorry hon, no similar symptoms, but then again I wasn't there. In Germany at the time. I posted because you aren't too far from me, and wanted to let ya know that you're not alone in this neck of the woosd.
------------------

[This message has been edited by moderator1 (edited 08-26-2001).]

clundeby · 08-27-2001, 07:17 AM

I have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, and Kidney failure due to Gulf War Syndrome. I served in the Gulf war under the 7th ID in Saudi, Kuwait, and Iraq. I am very sadened to here adout your illnesses as well as illnesses of our other Gulf War brothers and sisters. My ex-wife has had several miscarages, and my current wife has had a miscarrage and resently a stillbourn. Have you had any of these symptoms? Any information will be greatfully appretiated. Thank you.

kansasvet · 08-28-2001, 01:46 PM

We all know we are sick, lets get this information and tell out DC reps we want HELP.

[This message has been edited by moderator1 (edited 09-12-2001).]

itanya1 · 09-22-2001, 08:04 PM

I have all of your ailments plus asthma, chronic broncitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, severe muscle aches and severe aches to the bone, none of which I had prior to my service in the gulf with the 72nd MP unit out of Vegas. I have been turned down for an upgrade in compensation, which is currently 20%, several times due to "not well-grounded claim". Have you come across that? I also have a 6 year old son who has been diagnosed with ADHD, I'm a bit sceptical on that diagnoses. Do you have any children? God bless you and your family, Tanya

------------------
God bless America!

[This message has been edited by moderator1 (edited 04-19-2002).]