Unraveling Gulf War Illness: Why Research Is Crucial

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In this episode, Dr. Nancy Klimas and Retired Sergeant First Class Jimmy Arocho join host Haylie Pomroy to discuss Gulf War Syndrome's lasting impact on veterans. Dr. Klimas details the toxic exposures during the Gulf War, such as pesticides, sarin gas, and oil fires, leading to chronic illnesses in a third of the deployed US veterans.
Jimmy Arocho shares his firsthand experiences and the awareness of these health hazards among ex-soldiers. His journey from a veteran to an advocate for Gulf War Syndrome sufferers highlights the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment.
Jimmy Arocho also emphasizes the PACT Act's role in supporting affected veterans and the ongoing research and treatment efforts at the Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine.
If you or a loved one is a veteran who served in 1990-1991 for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, we need your help in finding answers for this condition.
Key Points:
00:00 Introduction
04:54 Jimmy's transition from veteran to Institute advocate and employee.
09:49 Symptoms and conditions of Gulf War veterans over time.
14:29 Explanation of oxidative stress and its health implications.
19:37 The link between research and veteran needs.
25:24 Addressing the challenges faced by veterans in seeking treatment.
29:06 The importance of a biorepository for Gulf War illness research.
34:03 Dr. Klimas explains the role of MRI spectroscopy in measuring oxidative stress.
39:35 Encouragement for veterans to participate in trials.
42:08 Jimmy highlights virtual study participation during COVID-19.
48:48 Jimmy’s appeal to Persian Gulf War veterans for research participation.
51:36 Different ways to participate in studies, including inpatient and home-based options.
56:01 Details on how to join the study
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Dr. Nancy Klimas with 40 years of experience, is renowned for her work in multi-symptom disorders like ME/CFS, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID. She leads the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine and is a Professor at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Previously at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine for 30 years, she now contributes significantly to research and education in her field, focusing on innovative treatments and training the next generation of clinicians and scientists.
LinkedIn : / nancy-klimas-49255178
Jimmy Arocho is an experienced professional in strategic management of Information Technologies and Telecommunications, with a focus on Healthcare Information Management Applications. His career spans roles in project management, network administration, and customer service across various sectors including business, education, and government.
Linkedin: / jimmy-arocho-9b63395
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[@patsonnett9387]

Thank you. Very informative. There's no reason not to volunteer and participate in a trial. "Level up folks!" Volunteer!

[@coriwalden6567]

I’m one of the suffers of GWI. I was 20 yo and just graduated AIT when I deployed. Been very difficult to obtain care to address my full body non-specific chronic inflammation. Currently, high CO2 and low oxygen saturation and hypoventilation decreasing lung function. This is only one issue. Thank you for this work!

[@gideon33]

Thank you Doctors…Sergeant, for this very valuable insight. I’ll look into it…I’m actually close to Orlando VAMC. At this time I’m trying to link my neurological illnesses to my active duty service at 1986-1989 APG & Camp Lejeune & 1989-1992 South Asia…which is when my Sleep Apnea or Narcolepsy/RLS symptoms started. Prayers for blessings to all!🙏

[@Poom553]

please do volnteer! the only thing between science and answers at this point is volunteers. we know what wrong but have to do the trials to roll it out to all of the 300,000 GWI vets out there!

[@thomasc7119]

Is there any studies on K2 in Uzbekistan?

[@Poom553]

thanks for asking. - we are trying to get some grant support to move into the other high risk exposure vets taht also need these sorts of studies. watch the webpage and I willl let you know. but the PASC act threw some money into this area of important work, thank you for your advocacy! it really helps get the job done

[@thomasc7119]

I was in basic training during Gulf War, could vaccines be messing me up?

[@JetFxR_USAF]

In a world-first discovery, Griffith University researchers have discovered faulty cell function in veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness (GWI), also known as Gulf War Syndrome (GWS), is likely caused by intense exposure to hazardous biological and chemical agents during war service.
The landmark research, published in PLOS ONE, solves a mystery that has baffled medical scientists for decades.
Trying to spread the word for my brothers and sisters.