Question 1

what are the tests for gulf war syndrome?

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Gulf war: Anthrax vacinations can produce antisqualene antibodies but these have not been shown to be realted to the illness. There is no specific blood test for this disorder which remains controversial. There is probably a functional aspect (pstds etc.) to at least some of the cases that I have seen. Some may have been ill from residual aspects of toxins.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of gulf war syndrome?

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Gulf war symptoms: Fatigue
skin disorders
headaches
muscle pain
joint pain
neurologic symptoms
neuropsychological symptoms
symptoms involving the respiratory system
sleep disturbances
gastrointestinal symptoms
cardiovascular symptoms
abnormal weight loss
menstrual disorders.

Question 3

are narcolepsy & gulf war syndrome related?

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Hard to answer: I can't say no but also can't say yes.  There are a lot of things that are unknown about the cause of each.  It is clear that narcolepsy is relatively uncommon but that there are patients that have been diagnosed with gws and also have narcolepsy.  More studying needs to be done on each condition separately and those that have both.

Question 4

could fibromyalgia be linked to gulf war syndrome?

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Maybe : Trauma to the trunk (the neck and back) is thought to be a trigger for fibromyalgia in a genetically predisposed person. In the gulf war, some soldiers returned with symptoms similar to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.   The  theory is that the trauma to the trunk from war triggered their symptoms.

Question 5

what is the treatment for gulf war syndrome?

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There a  variety of: symptoms and conditions that come under the umbrella of the Gulf War Syndrome. There treatment would be spedic for the individuals&#x27; presentation.  See:  https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/medically-unexplained-illness.asp

Question 6

how are uterine problems linked to gulf war syndrome?

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Probably Not at all!: Gulf war syndrome is a multisymptom group of problems in returning vets after the persian gulf war.  Most symptoms are neurologically related; some memory problems; psychiatric problems; post traumatic stress.  Thus far, no increase in birth defects have been linked to gulf war syndrome!

Question 7

what do sarcoidosis and persian gulf war syndrome mean?

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Different disorders: Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause where collections of inflammatory cells form nodules (granulomas) in the body, mainly the skin and lungs. Any organ can be affected, and the eyes can develop inflammation (iritis).  Gulf war syndrome is a multisystem disorder affecting those returning from the gulf war. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle pain, rashes, diarrhea, and cognitive problems.

Question 8

can there be a connection between gulf war syndrome and bells palsy?

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Bell's palsy: I am not aware of the gws being related bell's palsy. Bell's palsy is most common related to an infection or inflammation around the nerve that controls the face.

Question 9

can you tell me if mold spores cause fibromyalgia, gulf war syndrome, and chronic fatigue, is there anything that can?

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No: They do not cause fibromyalgia or gulf war syndrome. Mold sensitivity may cause fatigue among its other symptoms.

Question 10

how does cfs relate to other illnesses such as fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities, gulf war syndrome, neurally mediated hypotension, lyme disease, and candida?

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Similar symptoms but: Many people with cfs have symptoms similar to the conditions you mention, but by definition someone with cfs has severe fatigue with no other known causative illnesses.  Thus, if someone has lyme, by definition they do not have cfs, as lyme is the cause of their symptoms.  However, many with a diagnosis of cfs may have underlying problems like lyme or candida that have not been properly diagnosed.

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