Is there a connection between gulf war syndrome and bells palsy?

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-- Bells Palsy is due to fascial nerve damage ( 7th cranial nerve ) on one site of face which supply the muscles of fascial expresion beside buccinator muscle ( which prevent food drop ) and sweet glands
-- bells palsy have many theroies about its aetiology one of them is irradiation thoery which may be match with Gulf war syndrome  (+ info)

If mold spores cause fibromyalgia, Gulf war syndrome, and Chronic fatigue, is there anything that can?

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be done to treat the condition and not just the symptoms? Also, was it mold on the outdoor gear responsible for so many of us? We were told it was chemical.
Hi Warrior,
Toxic mold once its inside the body releases a chemical know as myco toxins and are similar to some chemical weapons like yellow rain. Toxic mold grows in a no sunlight environment with excess moisture, for instance in between walls with a leaking pipe, basements, crawl spaces etc etc. Since its a new area of medicine there are not many treatment options for those that are exposed. The few available are cholestyramine drug, anti fungal meds like lamisil pills, and hyperberic oxygen treatments, ozone treatments. Im sure there are more but not much more at this point in time  (+ info)

What is Gulf War Syndrome?

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What is Gulf War Syndrome? Who discovered it? Does Depleted Uranium have anything to do with the Gulf War Syndrome? Is there a cure for it?
There is actually no such thing. It was made up by the media. There is no symptom or disease that occurs more often in soldiers who were deployed to the Gulf War than in people who are not soldiers, or people who are soldiers who were not deployed.  (+ info)

What exactly is "Gulf War syndrome" and what are its know causes?

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What are its various symptoms/effects and available treatments
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War_syndrome  (+ info)

Can fibromyalgia be linked to Gulf War Syndrome?

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It can be linked to exposure to chemicals and various toxins.  (+ info)

Persian Gulf/No-Fly Zone War/Operation Southern Watch US Veteran - Cervical Injuries Cause Chest Pain?

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08/07/2007 MRI Cervical Spine: Diagnosis: 1. Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis 2. Vertebral Wedging. Levels of degenerative disc signal loss include the C2-C3 to the C5-C6 discs. T1 through T3 have mild chronic anterior vertebral body wedging. C3-C4: has left paracentral post lateral disc bulging and/or degenerative osteophyte formation mildly indent the anterior margin of the thecal sac. C4-C5: Mild C5 anterior spondylolisthesis relative to C4 accentuates posterior C4-C5 disc bulging and/or degenerative osteophyte formation. Spondylolisthesis, posterior C4-C5 disc bulging and/or degenerative osteophyte formation indent the anterior margin of the C4-C5 thecal sac. The right C4-C5 neural foraminal floor is suspected to have osseous narrowing relative to the left. C5-C6 The C5-C6 disc is suspected to have mild posterior disc bulging mildly indenting the anterior margin of the thecal sac. The included C6-C7 disc has degenerative signal loss.
I have many other injuries. Cervical is just 20% of my problems. Here is more:
08/07/2007 MRI T-Spine: Diagnosis: Degenerative Changes. Levels of mild chronic anterior vertebral body wedging include involvement of T1 through T5, T11 and T12. The T12-L1 disc is suspected to have mild degenerative signal loss. The L1 vertebral superior endplate has an incidental Schmorl’s node. Scattered bilateral costovertebral junctions have mild up to mild-moderate degenerative osteophyte formation.
06/12/2007 X-Ray (Thoracic) Lumbosacral Spine: Evidence of an old compression fracture of L1, and some spurring at T10-12.
04/19/2000 MRI (Lumbar) L-Spine W/Contrast: There is minimal anterior angulation of the L1 vertebral body. Multiple regions of end plate focal compression compatible with Schmorl’s nodes at T12-L1, L1-2, L2-3, and minimally at L3-4. L4-5: broad based disc bulge. L5-S1: Broad based disc bulge.
06/14/2007 X-Ray/Bone Scan Knees Review: X-Ray; possible mild lateral narrowing/sclerosis, right knee, and mild and symmetrical lateral tilt both patellae (my reading). One radiologist felt that there was some bilateral narrowing of the lateral compartments, as well as mild degenerative changes in the left patellofemoral joint. Bone Scan: Mild uptake in the left lateral compartments. Impression: Pain in both knees, which seems consistent with patellofemoral pain. The bone scan is consistent with early osteoarthritis of the left knee, lateral compartment.
05/07/2007 X-Ray Knees: Each knee lateral compartment has mild narrowing, and diagnostic considerations include soft tissue injury/degenerative versus biomechanical force alteration. The left axial patellar view has a mild anterior degenerative medial femoral condylar osteophyte and mild lateral degenerative patellar osteophyte.
I also have left wrist damage. I have some other problems. Very High Falls is the source.
05/25/2000 X-Ray (Lumbar) L-Spine 5 Or More Views: There is slight anterolisthesis at L5-S1. Oblique Views demonstrate an attenuated right L5 pars interarticularis raising suspicion for a unilateral pars defect. This may account for the slight listhesis at this level. Impression: Attenuated right L5 pars interarticularis raising strong suspicion for a unilateral spondylolysis. Slight L5-S1 spondylolisthesis.
12/06/2002 MRI (Lumbar) L-Spine W/O Contrast: There is mild anterior wedging of the L1 vertebral body. There are multiple end-plate changes consistent with a small Schmorl node formation at multiple levels. Although not suggestive on the axial sequences, the sagittal sequences demonstrate a probable tiny central protrusion at L5/S1. Impression: Mild anterior wedging at L1 as described, with minimal degenerative disc changes seen at L5/S1.
06/30/2000 NM Complete Whole Body Bone Scan PG: Planar images shows mild increased activity in the right parasacral region anteriorly which is consistent with ureteral jet. There is mild increased activity in the right tibia fibula articulation consistent with prior trauma. SPECT imaging showed mild decreased activity in the right L5 pars, with mild increased activity on the left. Impression: Findings consistent with L5 pars defect without active osteoblastic activity suggesting a long standing process. There is minimally increased activity on the left L5 pars likely representing mild stress changes. Minimal trauma right knee laterally.

Ok. this is everything but my left wrist LOL. Appreciate feedback on what to expect and good sources for research. But was really concerned on SEVERE Chest Pains I randomly get. Thanks for any input you may have.
Wow! With such substantial spondylo's and arthritis formation, I suspect that you took a great fall or multiple falls.

anyway, The cervical nerves innervate your hand and arms. C3,C4,C5......keep the diaphragm alive.

Some Cranial nerves, especially the Vagus extend down to the heart.

In my opinion, chiropractic, Physical therapy, and massage along with joint supplements should work for pain management.

If not, then I would look into MD pain management and/or injections.

I also suspect that because of your condition, muscle guarding will be evident. Since muscles that are in your neck attach into the upper spine and chest, that it COULD give you some complaints into those regions.

I hope this helps! contact me if you would like to discuss further.  (+ info)

Rheumatiod Arthritis, Gulf War Syndrome, Vitamin D Difficiency?

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Background: Served in the Navy from 1988-1998. Was exposed to depleted uranium daily, but very low levels (according to the VA's requirement).

Last December (2009) I started to be really fatigued. In January my hips started to hurt, but I thought is was from the workout I had the day before. Took some time off from working out and the pain started to go away, but returned without me working out the night before. This eliminated workout as the root cause.

My bed had a divot in the middle where I slept. I changed mattresses and the pain started to go away again, but returned shortly after. This eliminated the bed as the root cause.

I started taking Ibuprofen, which relieved the pain, but then noticed that my ankles were swollen. At this time I went to see the doctor.

The Doctor asked if I was in the gulf war. He mentioned Gulf War Syndrome and exposure to depleted uranium. I explained that I wasn't in the Gulf during the bombings, but I was exposed to depleted uranium on a daily basis. He is now sending me to a Rheumatiod Specialist next week.

Also, a few different people mentioned a vitamin D difficiency. I have read what foods we get vitamin D from, and I was only getting it from milk and orange juice. I have cut back on both of these drastically (but not really meaning to).

My pain is in my hips, knees, and ankles mostly. Every once in awhile I will feel pain in my hands and toes, but not nearly to the degree of the others.

Does anyone else have any of these experiences? Any vets been diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome that weren't exposed at the high levels the bombings would have given? Any other advice?

I know I have to see what the Rheumatoid Specialist has to say, but thought I would check to see if anyone else has some experiences.
I have all the symptoms of GWS including fibromyalgia - constant muscle pain - "something" I am doing has cleared this up (for the most part). I am only doing 2 things new & one is Vitamin D3 supplementation. I did it for 3 weeks & exclaiming that I am pain free. I knocked the dose down to 2000iu's a day & a week later the pain is back. After restarting high levels, the pain is managed again. Coincidence, possibly, it's too soon to tell, but I don't think I will allow my supplementation to go below 5000iu again. I am very hopeful that this may help improve my health.

Vitamin D3 deficiency is becoming an epidemic. U.S. RDA are much too low & the prescription vitamin D supplements are the wrong type (ergocalciferol ). Luckily you can buy vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and the upper limits are extremely high. Current recommendations are for 35iu per pound - a 200# person needs minimum of 7000iu per day & the rda is 400iu. This amount is for minimal needs and does not account for depleted stores. Right now (March) is when our stores are at their lowest.

I personally have been doing 30,000-50,000iu per day for the past month trying to refill my stores. It is highly recommended that you have your vit.D levels tested but my research shows toxicity only at outrageous, long term levels.

Low Vitamin D levels greatly increases your risk of cancer, diabetes, MS & heart attack.

I would highly recommend you also research iodine supplementation & heavy metal detox. Did you take iodide while handling uranium to protect your thyroid? I would highly suggest you take a minimum of 20grams each daily of Chlorella, spirulina & kelp as well as a full nutritional support.


I am curious, did you happen to drink diet Coke in large amounts? I personally think GWS & my health problems are at least in part due to heated Aspartame (the sweetener in diet Coke) but I'm sure uranium handling qualifies as a problem.  (+ info)

Has anyone else heard the rumour that Gulf War Syndrome has been in part attributed to all the free diet cola?

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the troops were given?
Check www.snopes.com----good site for verifying urban legends and rumors----type Gulf war syndrome in the search engine box.

The rumor's been going around since around 1998. There are a number of links at the site discussing this myth.  (+ info)

Does anyone know anything about Gulf War Syndrome?

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My husband served in the Gulf War and ever since he has had kidney stones, allergy problems, insomnia, joint pain, numbing sensations in his hands, chronic diarhea (sorry for the graphic), chronic fatigue and many other problems...these are just the main ones. Not much of this has been documented over the years because...well...he's a guy...he doesn't go to the doctor...except for his stones. He was seen by a doctor once for his insomnia, but that's it.

Is there a statute of limitations with the VA? Is this a real condition? What are his rights and what is the best way to go about getting diagnosed? And, will the VA even diagnose it. We are one of the lucky cities...we have a VA hospital in our town. But, my dad said to talk to some VA group that isn't affiliated with the VA but can help my husband know his rights. What do you all think?
Oh, possibly of some use...he was shipside (Navy) not landside. However, he was the first person to inspect jets on their return (i.e. touch the aircraft after bombs dropped). He did receive all the vaccinations including the anthrax that I know is of concern regarding GWS.
Gulf War syndrome (GWS) or Gulf War illness (GWI) is the name given to an illness with symptoms including increases in the rate of immune system disorders and birth defects, reported by combat veterans of the 1991 Persian Gulf War. It has not always been clear whether these symptoms were related to Gulf War service. New research indicates that war veterans who have developed numerous health complaints have areas of the brain that are measurably smaller than those of healthier vets.[1]

Symptoms attributed to this syndrome have been wide-ranging, including chronic fatigue, loss of muscle control, headaches, dizziness and loss of balance, memory problems, muscle and joint pain, indigestion, skin problems, shortness of breath, and even insulin resistance. U.S. Gulf War veterans have experienced mortality rates exceeding those of U.S. Vietnam veterans [2]. Brain cancer deaths, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and fibromyalgia are now recognized by the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments as potentially connected to service during the Gulf War......................
more of the article in my source link  (+ info)

Narcolepsy & Gulf War Syndrome: Does anyone have a link to any research that connects the two?

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Looking for research on the number of War vets who now have narcolepsy or any other condition connected to the hypothalamus area of the brain.
FYI: Narcolepsy is believed to be an autoimmune disorder triggered by environmental agents. Brain Cells in the hypothalamus region in the are destroyed. These cells normally produce the chemicals that control your sleep/wake cycles, loss of theses cells means that your sleep/wake cycle are no longer regulated.
Research studies using fMRI technology has shown significant damage to various areas of the brains of SOME Gulf War Vets...including the Hypothalamus(caused by DEET of all things!), I just can't find anything that mentions Narcolepsy specifically....
One last thing: Warbishop40...glad you made it out OK. All of us weren't that lucky. I just found out that I carry a specific gene that makes me "sensitive" to certain environmental agents...like the one's I was exposed to during the war.

Count your blessings for your good health....'cause being sick and having to deal with dismissive people & the US Gov't all at the same time sucks.

It took the Vietnam Vets over 30 years to prove what Agent Orange did to them...30 years of being dismissed by their fellow Veterans..some died before they were vindicated..that's a national shame.

Sorry for the speechafying...thanks for the info everyone
I didn't find anything specifically with narcolepsy & GWS, but I did find the link below to Lou Gehrig's disease & GWS. I think from this site you can go to other links.
I'm sorry to all the guys who have suffered. I know of a man from the Gulf War who came back with many diseases. I believe it's real. I believe you need to work hard to detox your body and build up your immune system.  (+ info)

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