tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post4547083956460638363..comments2024-03-27T02:37:18.872-06:00Comments on Cooling Inflammation: Gulf War SyndromeDr. Art Ayershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-43910853879695689062013-03-07T16:37:03.493-07:002013-03-07T16:37:03.493-07:00I failed to mention previously that I had 6 months...I failed to mention previously that I had 6 months of Cipro and Levaquin. I spent 70% of my life in the first three years in the bed - I thought I was going to die and at times wish I had. My life has been forever changed for the worst. Before Cipro I was a runner - I ran 6 miles a day and had a full active life. After Cipro I couldn't walk for two weeks. I absolutely hate living in a body that controls everything in my life. I feel like I am 90 years old but I look healthy. Terri Sexton tse4367855@aol.comTerri Sextonhttp://www.terrisexton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-10476404257771804062013-03-07T16:30:48.586-07:002013-03-07T16:30:48.586-07:00I have had every symptom of the gulf war syndrome ...I have had every symptom of the gulf war syndrome in never ending cycles - I even had the rash. I tested negative for all other possible issues - the problem is I have never been in the military but the one thing I do have in common is that I received Cipro - for a simple urinary tract infection in 2003 - 10 years later and still suffering with no help. I want my life back. Terri Sextonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-85196670104292039732012-09-01T09:19:14.797-06:002012-09-01T09:19:14.797-06:00Fairly accurate list of "causes". I'...Fairly accurate list of "causes". I'm the person who discovered the interactions. Most people overlook lindane. Being the "expert" on this, I'd like to offer something. The lasting damage was probably not on the CNS. It was likely direct or secondary effects on the immune system. <br /><br />James Iredell Moss<br /><br />Gainesville<br />Florida<br />http://plaza.ufl.edu/dushka/James Mosshttp://plaza.ufl.edu/dushka/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-72848683934351684202011-06-27T05:09:09.306-06:002011-06-27T05:09:09.306-06:00I am a gulf war vet ad one of the 100,000 that wer...I am a gulf war vet ad one of the 100,000 that were given the anthrax shot, in addition to the shot we took the NAP pills. We used DEET around the camp site and the chemical alarms went off for Sarinn gas, was told false alarm. Here is my question: 12-13 yrs ago I had half my thyroid removed with a 3 inch goiter, Dec 6 2010 had an atyoical with unusual aggressive tendancies brain meninigioma brain tumor removed. Now 4 months post op I am having issues with rapid heart beat, dr's are looking at Vagus Nerve Damage? Some of the symptoms for nerve damage I have had for years 15 yrs or so and did not think much of it because it seemed minor. Is it possible that something I was exposed to could have caused the tumor and the tumor held off any major effects from the nerve damage until after it was removed?baderwoman007https://www.blogger.com/profile/12731812796700849512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-17815421635752439162010-05-10T15:08:44.844-06:002010-05-10T15:08:44.844-06:00Jamie,
Just a couple of things that you may look i...Jamie,<br />Just a couple of things that you may look into:<br />low dose naltrexone -- found useful in some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome<br />mast cell stabilizers -- these prevent release of histamine and other mast cell components, and are different from anti-histaminesDr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-14956104664250693542010-05-09T10:46:36.070-06:002010-05-09T10:46:36.070-06:00Hello again Dr. Ayers,
My husband has had three a...Hello again Dr. Ayers,<br /><br />My husband has had three attacks in the last two weeks. Please keep me updated if you have any new findings or further suggestions. This is terrifying, but we are grateful he survived all three. Thank you again for your time.<br /><br />Jamie Gipson and familyJamie Gipsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-1625633707166756142010-02-24T11:05:26.885-07:002010-02-24T11:05:26.885-07:00Jamie,
Glad to hear the good news. Keep track of ...Jamie,<br />Glad to hear the good news. Keep track of your husband's vitD level and make sure that it is up at the >60 ng/dl level. Exercise is also very helpful in any form appropriate.<br /><br />Good luck. Let me know if I can provide helpful input.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-19910470733066730362010-02-23T12:51:36.912-07:002010-02-23T12:51:36.912-07:00Thank you Dr.!
So far so good - no attacks yet th...Thank you Dr.!<br /><br />So far so good - no attacks yet this year, knock on wood. He did go have the colonoscopy as well. Any ideas are always welcome!<br /><br />Blue Skies,<br />JamieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083473340640939570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-39621628558175051362009-12-08T00:04:56.062-07:002009-12-08T00:04:56.062-07:00Jamie,
I was just thinking about the possibility o...Jamie,<br />I was just thinking about the possibility of gut biofilms contributing to his problems. If he hasn't already, your husband should have a colonoscopy. The total bowel irrigation with PEG should strip off most of the biofilms and may give him some relief.<br /><br />Just a thought.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-54530389593478022002009-12-08T00:00:54.232-07:002009-12-08T00:00:54.232-07:00Jamie,
Sorry that your husband suffers. My brothe...Jamie,<br />Sorry that your husband suffers. My brother also served there.<br /><br />I don't have any particular treatments. I would recommend the Anti-Inflammatory Diet that I outline on this blog. It would be interesting to find out if your husband has a response to enhanced vitD3, high omega-3 to -6 (avoid vegetable oils, supplement with fish oil) avoid alcohol, enhance sulfur amino acids with acetylcysteine and taurine, vitamin C, low carbs, plenty of meat/fish/eggs, and don't avoid saturated fats. <br />Let me know how this diet works and let me know if exercise helps.<br /><br />Thanks for your comments.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-18893079051135078742009-12-03T19:24:42.846-07:002009-12-03T19:24:42.846-07:00Dr. - please if you have ANY other info about this...Dr. - please if you have ANY other info about this please share. My husband came back from the gulf war with idiopathic anaphylaxis that have no trigger. They happen whether he is awake or sleeping anytime, place, etc. He has survived dozens but each attack gets a little worse and our 4 children need their father. His specialist asked if he was exposed and the VA has granted him disability but no information. Ir there a way to reverse the damage? Any treatment hopes? Any advice please wgipson@mi.rr.com Thank you, thank you for writing this and taking the time.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083473340640939570noreply@blogger.com