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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (446375)1/9/2009 1:51:23 PM
From: combjelly  Respond to of 1577020
 
"From what I hear, it's a myth that depleted uranium shells caused Gulf War syndrome."

AFAIK, the DU wasn't responsible. However, there still were troops with measurable amounts of DU in their bodies.



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (446375)1/9/2009 1:58:00 PM
From: jlallen1 Recommendation  Respond to of 1577020
 
I think the current theory is that GW Syndrome was caused by overuse of some untested chem. or bioweapons antidotes...



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (446375)1/9/2009 3:21:13 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1577020
 
CJ, > Same thing happened to our troops during Gulf War I.

From what I hear, it's a myth that depleted uranium shells caused Gulf War syndrome.

I think GWS is just another aspect of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. When your psyche gets messed up, it allows for all kinds of physical ailments.


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