Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) and Glucocorticoid Antagonist for Gulf War Illness (GWI)-Associated...

I appreciate your feedback Maj. Peery. I’ve asked the researchers to elaborate on why is it that 1-in-3 Veterans that upon returning from Desert Shield/Desert Storm have Chronic Multi-symptom Illnesses (CMI)? I now understand that this very question is the reason for ongoing clinical trials and research studies. Moreover, an early research hypothesis considers a Veteran’s genetic predisposition/preexisting health conditions. Now, enter Vaccinations [Anthrax], Oil Well Fires, Pesticides[Deet], CARC, Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings, Chemical Weapons [Sarin, neuro-toxicant], Depleted Uranium[Munitions], Pyridostigmine Bromide [PB] [little white pill] [Nerve Agent Prophalxis], Noise/Stress, Heat, Burn Pits, Sand Storms, Insects bite, and Contaminated Food Into the consideration of a Gulf War Veteran’s (GWV) environmental exposures and we now have a better understanding of the contributing etiological factors leading to the underlying reason for Gulf War Illness (GWI). Lastly, your question, in part, has recently come to view in regard to COVID-19. I’ve asked our Principle Investigator, Dr. Nancy Klimas; “why do some die from covid while others recover in a few days?” Genetics may play a part in the reason. As you may very well know, continued research and following the science is making a lot more sense today in developing vaccines! What do you think, sir? Is this helpful? Again, I appreciate your support.

The guys I knew were all members of the same scout team in the 1ID. I was a CESO in 1ID, and it's fair to say that I wandered farther around the desert than anyone else in the unit, including abandoned Iraqi chemical supply points, as our ADA batteries were sliced out to the different brigades. And also because I enjoyed sightseeing. No symptoms in all these years. Maybe God has some use for me.

Maj. Peery, thank you for sharing your story! Incidentally, in research you may also volunteer as a healthy control. If interested, follow the contact information on the clinicaltrials.gov link above.

Thank you SGT Marshall, I appreciate your support, these are important questions for a Gulf War Veteran (GWV), considering participation in Gulf War Illness (GWI) research. May I recommend that GWV’s follow the contact information listed in ClinicalTrials.gov, above. A Research Associate will review and follow-up with all concerns that a study volunteer may have. We consider every Veteran individually as your research experience is personalized to meet your individual needs. Lastly, for the purpose of your privacy, questions should transition from the public announcement and to your personal process for study participation. I hope this helps? Please do not hesitate in contacting us at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to learn more about GWI research.

Thank you very much! Will do.