General Gulf war syndrome

[LuckiLee]

Hi everyone. Hope you're all doing well!!

I on the other hand am freakin out. My guy is a Gulf war veteran who came in contact with depleted uranium while he was there. He was treated for cancer (I'm unsure what type) about 15 years ago and it has been in remission.....until now. His blood work came back abnormal this week. And we are worried to say the least.

He has an appointment scheduled for Friday to discuss treatment and further testing. This sucks beyond belief! All the hard work he/we have done to get a handle on the PTSD and make a good life for the both of us and now this.

He's worried, as can be expected. He feels he's not as physically strong as he was before and won't be able to fight it like last time. His doctor actually said to him "the gulf war may actually kill you yet". They laughed and I got sick to my stomach.

Just reaching out for support, prayers and information if anyone has any. Thanks guys!! Love ya

 

[Buttercup]

What an awful thing for the doc to say!! I'm so sorry for the fear of this. I don't have any information but wanted to give you my support and thoughts. :hug:

 

[LuckiLee]

Thanks @tlc. It's greatly appreciated!! XO

 

[Sweetpea76]

They should warn these guys that it's the nastiest, dirtiest, most disease ridden and contaminated place on Earth before they send them there.

Seriously.

 

[LuckiLee]

They should warn these guys that it's the nastiest, dirtiest, most disease ridden and contaminated p...

He was there in the beginning. Depleted uranium ash everywhere!! He described what it can do. It's diabolical.

 

[grimalkin]

Oh man. That has to be terrifying. :hug: Good thoughts to you both, @leehalf

 

[Sighs]

SO sorry to hear this. I can't imagine how stressful for both of you. FIngers crossed for a good outcome. :hug:

 

[Snowflakes]

@leehalf I'm sorry you and your veteran is going through this. Both of you have my prayers.

You asked for information. I hope this link can help you: Depleted Uranium - Public Health

Take care.

 

[dulcia]

Hoping for good news from the Friday appointment....for BOTH of you :hug::hug::hug:

 

[LuckiLee]

Thanks guys and thanks for taking the time to send me that info @Snowflakes.

 

[Never_falter2]

I am hoping you heard good news on Friday. I have you in my prayers.

 

[LuckiLee]

I guess I'm the only one freakin out. His enzymes are abnormal so they will draw blood every 2 weeks instead of once a month. I wasn't at the appointment with him but I plan on going to the next one.

I'm not sure what exactly his diagnosis was before. I have to do some investigating.

Thanks guys!