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Agent Orange and Neurological Disorders

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Apr 21 9:39am | Replies (136)
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@vetdaughter

This is what anger me, the daughter of a Vet.

I have fibro, I have degenerative disc disease and numerous neurological issues.

And every doctor at every new symptom says, "But you are younger than most patients with this."

But US military doesn't want children of AO Vets studied because that's liability and responsibility.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Feb 8, 2022

I’m so sorry for what you’re having to go through. There are countless casualties of this horrific chemical which has left the victims feeling bitter and helpless. My heart goes out to you and your family.

My brother was a victim of agent orange after he and his fellow infantrymen were doused with the fluid while training in the rainforests of Washington state in the 60s. He was in the hospital for 2 weeks and then honorably discharged after being too ill to remain in the army. He never fully recovered.
The military disavowed any responsibility for his illness and sadly, he died 4 years later at the age of 27 with complications from Hodgkin’s lymphoma from the chemical.

It’s sad to hear that subsequent generations of our soldiers are also victims of ‘collateral damage’ with how that chemical altered the DNA, causing all these later issues. I wish I had something to offer you more than just my empathy and sympathy for what you’re going through. I do hope you find some answers.

Have you looked at the links @johnbishop provided on Agent Orange?

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