Study: Soil dust suspected in illnesses among Iraq vets

SFC Anabel Cepero — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:03:17 -0500

This was a good read, has anyone faced the same health problems?

http://www.militarytimes.com/article/20140220/NEWS/302200031/Study-Soil-dust-suspected-in-illnesses-among-Iraq-vets

When Army Sgt. Jayson Williams deployed to Iraq in 2003, he was a healthy 33-year-old who enjoyed the outdoors, running and playing with his son.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Feb 25 at 2014 10:05 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:05:05 -0500

Not yet...but give it time.

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Feb 25 at 2014 10:20 PM

SPC Christopher Smith — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:20:08 -0500

Bacteria, fungal spores, mold spores, chemicals/toxins can take years to wear your body down. Look at the number of increasing victims of Agent Orange from Vietnam. I'd just be sure to get a more thorough respiratory evaluation annually from now on, at best you can catch it early, and hope to treat the beast before it gets too bad.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 12:38 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:38:33 -0400

Yep, In that area for a total of 37 months!!!! Gotta get checked for that stuff!!!