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FOR ALL OF THE VETERANS
I am honored to be able to send this information "WORLD-WIDE" at the
request of Tom & Caren. This is VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION to ALL
Veterans, especially those in any of the Gulf War actions. PLEASE PASS THIS
INFORMATION ON TO ANY VETERANS YOU KNOW....IT COULD MEAN THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH in many cases....
Thank you in advance from a Vietnam Veteran trying to help.
Edison Shaw (N7GCW)
Special thanks to my "Comrad in Arms", Allan Opie, whose tireless
efforts and 'bull-headed' digging found all of the articles I'm posting
for you all to read. His email address is below, if you would like to
thank him yourself.
From: "Allan Opie" <ALLANOPIE@peoplepc.com>
To: n7gcw@wa7v.#sewa.wa.usa.noam
Subject: Gulf War Illness Broadcast on Ham Radio
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:37:18 -0800
From: "Tom & Caren ( vets advocates)" <cato6169@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Gulf War Illness Broadcast on Ham Radio
To: "Allan Opie"
Hello Allen,
Can you forward this text to the HAM radio operator under the title of
UNIFIED VETERANS COALITION Broadcast # 1?
Thanks.
This is a test of the "Emergency Hambone Radio Show Network".
This is only a test........
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UNIFIED VETERANS COALITION (Broadcast #1)
Tom & Caren Trefts ( veterans advocates )
*Did you serve in the military between 1985 and 2005?
*Have you received Anthrax or other experimental vaccines?
*Do you exhibit or suffer from any of the following symptoms?
There are recommended diagnostic procedures and treatments available for the
syndrome of symptoms, frequently called Gulf War Syndrome, Persian Gulf
Illnesses, or Gulf War Illnesses.
Recommended Diagnostic Procedures for Gulf War Syndrome
It is recommended that one be seen, diagnosed and treated by an immunologist
or rheumatologist with extensive immunology training. If suffering from
neurological problems, it is recommended one be seen by a neurologist, also
with extensive immunology training.
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GWS IS:
Autoimmune-Neurological Diseases with Connective Tissue Disorders. Many are
suffering Lupus-like and Thyroid autoimmune diseases. Not all develop the
disease processes or symptoms the same way or at the same rate. GWS, being
autoimmune has an ebb and flow action, with some days being really bad and
other days not quite so bad, in symptom severity.
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GWS-SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE:
(These can have different degrees of severity within a constellation)-Joint
pain, muscle pain, rashes, photosensitive rashes, mouth sores, hair loss
anywhere on the body, lymphadenopathy, increased allergic reactions,
gastrointestinal problems, Raynaud's phenomenon, autoimmune thyroid disease,
Reiter's syndrome, uvetis, autonomic nervous system neuropathies, autoimmune
hepatitus, Sjogren's syndrome, intermittent low grade fevers, headaches,
cerebellar atrophy, cerebral atrophy, memory loss, seizures, mood swings,
autoimmune cardiomyopathy, peripheral neuropathies, reactive asthma,
pulmonary fibrosis, polymyositis, MS, ALS and Lupus-like syndromes.
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GWS-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PROCEEDURES & APPROPRIATE TREATMENTS:
There are diagnostic testing procedures and appropriate treatments
available.
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GWS-APPROPRIATE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEEDURES:
There are appropriate diagnostic procedures, for those GW Era Vets and
others with GWS illnesses and recommended treatments, depending on the
severity of the illnesses, for controlling and reducing the symptoms and
associated suffering.
GWS-RECOMMENDED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING:
Of importance is that the following tests need be done at the same time, not
in a 2 tiered approach. Some may be missed if part of the tests are
performed at different times. Also, if inconclusive at the time of initial
testing, it may be necessary to have the tests performed again.
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GWS-THE TESTS:
FANA, ESR, CRP, CPK, Rheumatoid factor, C3, C4, anti-dsDNA, CBC (look for
anemia,
leukocytopenia, thrombocytopenia), SMA-20(look for abnormals), thyroid
profiles,
antithyroid microsomal antibodies, antiphospholipid antibodies, anti-MAG,
anti-MBP,
antineuronal antibodies, if having brain atrophy look for antiglutamate
decarboxylase
antibodies, for those with seizures, need exists for EEG's, MRI's, CT's.
GWS-RECOMMENDED TREATMENTS:
It is important to note that not all with GWS exhibit the same symptoms nor
do all progress in their illnesses at the same rate. Since that is the case,
not all treatments will be the same either. Treatments are individualized to
associated patient risks. Some do not respond to various medications as do
others. Treatments will also vary depending on severity. All treatments
should be decided upon by one's health care provider.
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GWS-THE TREATMENTS:
Some of the recommended treatments are: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory meds,
steroid creams for rashes, cortisone, Plaquenil, Prednesone, Sulphasalazine,
I.V. Cytoxan, I.V. Gamma Globlin & Medrol. Use of the individual treatments
or in combinations will be physician determined based on the results of
testing and which syndromes or symptoms you may have. For example, those
with connective tissue difficulties, such as inflammation of muscles,
reduced muscle mass and strength, Polymyositis & ALS-type symptoms, I.V.
Gamma Globlin may be needed. For those with Lupus-like symptoms, Prednesone,
Plaquenil, and/or I.V. Cytoxan may be required. If exhibiting Reiter's
Syndrome, Sulphasalazine might be prescribed. For those with brain atrophy
and / or damage, steroids may be useful.
Present this information to your DOD, VA or Private Care Medical Physician
for his/her professional consideration. If ignored or downplayed by your
Physician, you may wish to consider seeing another Physician.
*Of important note; one does not require having been either deployed or in
the Gulf War, to be suffering the syndrome of symptoms frequently called
GWS, PGI, GWI. If serving in any military capacity anytime during the
1985-2005 period, you may have received experimental vaccines containing the
reason for your current illnesses.
Richard G. Shuster
Viet Nam Era Veteran
Father of 3 Gulf War Era Veterans
rgsjesshuster@charter.net
http://www.conceptmed.com/vaccines.html
Vaccines, Friend or Foe?
http://www.autoimmune.com/GWSGen.html
"Squalene Antibodies Link Gulf War Syndrome to Anthrax Vaccine."
http://www.immed.org/publications/fatigue_illness/JCFSPatarcaCFSImmunol-RTF.htm
Rats made congenic for Oia3 on chromosome 10 become susceptible to
squalene-induced arthritis review: Immunology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
http://www.house.gov/reform/ns/statements_witness/garry_jan_24.htm
Dr. Robert Garry Testimony for the GWS Panel
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