Posted on 03/06/2006 9:45:08 PM PST by soldierathome
Iraq? Afganistan? Gulf War Deployments? Anthrax Vaccine? Post deployment Illness?
What's up, since I returned from the Gulf (DS 90-91) and from Somalia. I've had terrible stomach problems, joint pain and headaches. I was treated while still in the Corps but still have problems to this day. I did take (forced to take) the Anthrax vaccine and outdated Malaria medicines.
Semper Fidelis
I'm in a similar situation. Ever since I began the Anthrax series in 2000, I've had some major medical issues. Then last February (2005), I returned from another overseas deployment and have been seriously ill ever since. I'm now considered disabled and my civilian doctors think it is due to the Anthrax vaccine. But trying to prove that is another thing. But for your own sake, go to this site http://www.sskrplaw.com/vaccine/amended2.html and read the lawsuit against the manufacturer of the vaccine. One of the plaintiffs is a friend of mine and someone I'm working with about this issue.
Who did you serve with? (what branch) Where were you at?
I am activated Air National Guard. I've done three tours in the Gulf, the most recent on the Kuwait/Iraq border. While deployed, I became sick with flu like symptoms that continued after I returned stateside. Those symptoms continued as well as others started including extreme pain and swelling in various joints, centralizing in my hands and feet thus making both almost completely worthless. I am now considered disabled. There is another girl from my unit that has the same symptoms, only further along. Hers started in 2000 after our unit began our vaccination series. I also had medical issues at that time but no one ever made a corralation until recently. I'm not trying to cause problems or make waves, just trying to find information.
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