This Twitter post jumped out at me.
https://twitter.com/Anne_Vroeg/status/1645680317057957889
Gulf War Illness. Just sharing some findings & thoughts. In the early 90's many soldiers returned home with chronic symptoms similar to #LongCovid and other neuro inflammation Illness. Including PEM.
Information from Johns Hopkins
What are the symptoms of Gulf War syndrome?
The following are the most common symptoms of Gulf War syndrome. However, each person experiences symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Fatigue
Musculoskeletal pain
Cognitive problems
Skin rashes
Diarrhea
Symptoms of Gulf War syndrome may resemble other medical conditions. Always talk with your healthcare provider for a diagnosis. Symptoms continue to pose a frustrating problem for affected veterans and their healthcare providers. Despite extensive research, the cause of the syndrome remains unexplained.
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GULF WAR ILLNESS SYMPTOMS BAFFLED SCIENTISTS. UNTIL NOW.
Reference made to paper below.
Haley, Robert W., et al. "Evaluation of a gene–environment interaction of PON1 and low-level nerve agent exposure with Gulf War illness: a prevalence case–control study drawn from the US Military Health Survey’s national population sample." Environmental health perspectives 130.5 (2022): 057001.
Answers can often take time to find. Likely to be the same for Long Covid.
Gulf War Syndrome and lessons for Long Covid