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Old 03-23-2011, 08:08 AM   #31
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There is that and the stressful environment and the vaccinations and whatever Hussein's people were (mis) handling. A possible perfect storm of nastiness.
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Old 03-23-2011, 08:13 AM   #32
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i really don't understand what is going on with my body. something happened with my first deployment in oif. since then i contracted discoid lupus, had 2 bouts of sarcoma, disc compression (iba syndrome), bilateral tremors, ptsd, neuropathy, 3 rounds of pneumonia, epididydmal cysts, and a tumor on my pituatary gland. ya'll, i'm starting to think i'm not going to be around much longer. i know that is a stupid thought, but something is really wrong.

i wonder if i was exposed to some agent or chemical while doing a sensitive site exploitation
That's a lot of illness so definitely all well and good to stay positive, but in the interests of realism, keep on seeking out as much info as you can so that if you have been exposed to an agent or chemical, there's a better chance of finding out what is was and what can be done. Keep on posting as well.
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:02 AM   #33
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depleted uranium is a possibility. i've asked the va about it, but they seem to ignore. I've considered exposure to nerve agents. i've been in numerous destroyed vehicles and old ammunition dumps.

i was at the ent today. they put a wick in my right ear and gave me a shot of celestrone. i'm barely functioning at times and i'm worried about my job
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:19 AM   #34
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holy crap man. i don't even know what to say. are they (the va) being hush hush or are they confused to your problem? i guess what i mean is do they know that there is a problem and are being told to put it under wraps? kinda what griff said...
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:20 AM   #35
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Are you in touch with other guys from your unit who are having similar problems?
what he said here.
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Old 03-24-2011, 04:47 AM   #36
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I'm so sorry man.
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Old 03-24-2011, 02:13 PM   #37
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I am sorry you are going through so much, Sarge. I really hope you get some decent answers here, pretty soon.
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Old 03-24-2011, 04:02 PM   #38
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Sarge I'm so sorry to hear things are so bad.
All yo9u can do is keep trying to get through the best you can.

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Old 03-24-2011, 07:09 PM   #39
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i've lost touch with the other analyst who served in a similar capacity. he left the army and moved to ohio. from the guys who served as our psd, only one is still serving and he seems to be doing well.

the va is just there. they try hard to take care of us, but the system is overwhelmed with the number of returning soldiers. all soldiers receive 5 years of va care upon return from deployment or discharge. look how long it took to identify agent orange and gulf war syndrome. i'm just stuck in the system.

i feel like there is a root cause to my illness that can be fixed if someone would look at the totality vs specialists treating things as separate diseases. plus they are very "generous" with meds. too generous at times and i worry about the potential for addiction.
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Old 03-25-2011, 05:33 PM   #40
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We pray for your health & hope you become at peace with yourself. We, the collective, support you
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Old 03-25-2011, 07:41 PM   #41
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i've lost touch with the other analyst who served in a similar capacity. he left the army and moved to ohio. from the guys who served as our psd, only one is still serving and he seems to be doing well.

the va is just there. they try hard to take care of us, but the system is overwhelmed with the number of returning soldiers. all soldiers receive 5 years of va care upon return from deployment or discharge. look how long it took to identify agent orange and gulf war syndrome. i'm just stuck in the system.

i feel like there is a root cause to my illness that can be fixed if someone would look at the totality vs specialists treating things as separate diseases. plus they are very "generous" with meds. too generous at times and i worry about the potential for addiction.
That someone is you. You have to be your own advocate and educate yourself, then tell the docs what to look for. You are more invested in you than they can or will be. You can do it. And avoid the addictive meds.
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Old 03-27-2011, 06:50 PM   #42
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True. I'm reading everything I can find on Cushings.
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Old 03-27-2011, 09:05 PM   #43
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Which VA are you going to? Can you come down to the big hospital in Jackson?
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Old 03-27-2011, 09:26 PM   #44
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Jackson may not be any better than where ever. Best whishes Sarge.
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Old 03-27-2011, 10:23 PM   #45
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My VA Center is Memphis
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