I just read a post from a veteran who discussed the effects of Agent Orange and Parkinson’s Disease. It made me wonder if there are others who have had similar experiences? If so, is there anything you have learned from your medical team and/or the VA regarding this? Please feel free to share your story.
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My dad had shrapnel removed from his head that had been there for 30 yrs +. But still wakes with a headache every morning
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@DeptVetAffairs i am very ill with AGENTORANGE HERBICIDES related diseases which are all autoimmune classified diseases which Admiral ZUMWALT warned our leaders about in 1991 but the VA, DOD, CONGRESS AND THE WHITEHOUSE CLASSIFIED HIS REPORT AND TESTIMONY SO THEY WOULDNT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE OR RESPONSIBLE. I am fighting severe Parkinson’s like symptoms and severe cancers. I am sure i will be dead soon. Our medical community failed US. THEY FAILED TO LISTEN TO US. THEY FAILED TO STAND UP FOR DYING VETERANS AND THEIR GENETICALLY AFFECTED CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN. I AM SO SAD AND SO HEART BROKEN AS I MURDERED 1000000S OF UNBORN BABIES AND COUNTLESS THOUSANDS OF VETERANS DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO AGENT ORANGE HERBICIDES ON GUAM WHERE I PERSONALLY HANDLED IT FOR 10 YEARS. I AM VERY VERY VERY SAD MAYO CLINIC HAS NOT STOOD UP FOR US TO DEMAND ANSWER’S. GOD FORGIVE ME AS I CONTEMPLATE MY LOT IN LIFE AND MY CHOICES TO END THE RELENTLESS PAIN.
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@ajgray I find it incredible when I discover how many veterans are dealing with such serious injuries.
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I certainly do not hold any of this against you. You were following orders, and certainly, at that time, could not have foreseen the future problems that have been caused by Agent Orange. The responsibility lies with the government and with the manufacturers. They knew this would make people sick or kill them. To add insult to injury, they keep slithering away from their responsibility.
My heart goes out to you.
Macbeth
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Dear @retairforceman,
Although I have never experienced combat, I want you to know that you and every soldier, in our eyes, is a selfless, valiant hero, deserving of so much more.
War is horrible, but remember, as @macbeth and @johnjames, and other members have said: you were following orders; you were like a sheepdog, protecting your herd. You may not know how to feel about what you’ve seen and done, but you should know that ALL of us matter; we need each other. Even the strongest of us need someone.
There are thousands of supporters who can learn from you, from all the hidden wounds that you bear, and from your strength to “do or die.”
@retairforceman, we will never experience what you have gone through, but, for what it’s worth, there are people here on Connect who care enough to try and provide some comfort, to show you the light when you cannot see it yourself.
You deserve to be safe, healthy and happy now.
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I found the trailer quite depressing and can’t wait to avoid the main release.
Steve
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@ggopher,I appreciate your thoughts. I can understand why you might feel this way. It is bound to evoke memories that are not pleasant. There was a group of Veteran’s in Lansing Michigan that attended a showing and found aspects of the message of the movie encouraging. Best wishes as you work through these memories and experiences, Steve.
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P 59. Yes, I was diagnosed with agent orange parkinson’s almost 3 years now and it’s progressing at a much faster pace. I was diagnosed last week while in the scottsdale- in Scottsdale, with ” Aspiration Pneumonia ” which is very serious and over time can be fatal. all because of Parkinsons and agent orange. JJAMES
@johnjames I’m so sorry to hear of your aspiration pneumonia diagnosis. Someone in our group mentioned that Botox injections had helped her husband with the aspiration pneumonia. Have you been told about that? If not, you might ask. Best wishes to you in your journey!
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@johnjames I had never head of agent purple before. Thanks for your post, it helps to educate us all.
@macbeth
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This is interesting. My husband, Vietnam vet, in addition to the AO related heart disease, and in addition to early onset dementia, which I believe to be AO related, also has seizures, chronic headache, and sleep apnea.
Macbeth