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#38 From: "mother_margaret" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:26 pm
Subject: Justice Ginsburg's ANEMIA
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I think she has THE ANEMIA that is hard to find

and that goes along with PTSD and many other ailments miliary mention for soldiers

or the civilians with CFIDS, CFS, FM mention:

8 signs of hemolytic anemia per medical dictionary (AIHA or IMHA)

Chills
Fatigue
Pale color
Shortness of breath
Rapid heart rate * *
Yellow skin color (jaundice)
Dark Urine (blood in urine)
Enlarged spleen 

expanded *  *  *

What a remarkable person Justice Ginsburg is!

& how to help with her anemia:
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/ginsburg.htm

My letter to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/ginsburgletter.htm


#37 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:10 am
Subject: another cause of flu
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another cause of flu
 
FLU? * Maybe there is another common denominator? Whether or not a particular virus is found, doesn't mean it is the cause of all that ails you. There is another cause of flu symptoms that the CDC should list on their website & consider in all cases of flu symptoms. See if there is blood in urine, and whether or not the FATIGUE is autoimmune action on the red blood cells. Remember 1918 was at the end of WWI. I suspect the chemical in explosions blows around and gets into the eyes of people. And that this goes back to the mid 1300s. I suspect 2-butoxyethanol may be there and in gun cleaners, and home cleaning products, too.


http://www.valdezlink.com/re/health/stuff.htm#news


#36 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:59 am
Subject: Information ALL doctors need
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Information ALL doctors need


2-Butoxy Ethanol is unquestionably Health Hazardous
 
We need new disclosure laws
 

#35 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Thu Mar 5, 2009 12:17 am
Subject: aren't glycol butyl ethers harmful?
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We will waste our health care dollars if we don't disclose these chemicals to housewives,
and if we don't take care to AVOID them
 
Aren't glycol butyl ethers harmful?

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/health/arentglycolbutylethersharmful.htm
 
Glycol BUTYL Ether  should be 'on the list' of most probable cause of Autism (check links)


#34 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:35 pm
Subject: sniffles - congestion ... can mean exposure to BUTYL
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Can cause ANY autoimmune issue:

Examples of exposure:

when I talked to a city employee on Friday ....
 
 . . . & a couple of times throughout the day,
it seemed she had congestion & it appeared to be getting worse throughout the day.
 
What I suspect should at least be considered.  Was there any BUTYL at home or at work?  (She would have to be very observant as to EXACTLY WHEN this started)
 
 
My thoughts shared with a 25 year old Marine on a health forum just now:
(He had heart palpitations & shortness of breath when running)
 
 
A couple of web pages I wrote to explain the harm of butyl:
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/health/find.htm
 
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/vets/thomas.htm
 
Exposure to 2-butoxyethanol or BUTYL (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether) should be avoided.
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/butylcauses.htm

My reply to his questions:

Sounds like you have the anemia that's hard to find.  The kind that is referenced in 'gulf war syndrome' or Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome.  Part of the definition is that doctors do not know what the fatigue is.
 
Besides rapid heart beat and shortness of breath do you also have 'the chills?'
Do you have an abnormal body temp?  high or low?
Abnormal blood sugar?  (That IS one thing easy for doctors to find)
Abnormal blood pressure?
http://www.valdezlink.com/pages/bodytemp.htm
 
This anemia is very serious. 
You can easily be exposed in many household cleaning products.
Butyl or 2-butoxyethanol does not have to be disclosed, and often is not

We need new laws
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/clean/cleanshower.htm
 
Exposure looks like 'the flu' but can be as simple as a cough, a rash, 'the sniffles' farting, diarrhea ... moisture under one's nose (loosening of the sinuses)
Do you have headaches?  Do  you have any short term memory loss?
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/thechills.htm
 
I am concerned for a little boy age 2 who is very sensitive to this ... At his young age he can be maxed out on this chemical ... and when a runny nose starts his mom should immediately ask .... what have I been cleaning with ...?   Where have I taken this little one?  ... who has come over?
WHAT WAS DIFFERENT... than before the sniffles started?
 
Give the doctors a clue and ask them to ask the lab tech to LOOK at the RED Blood cells and tell them everything about them that they can.
 
I would get doctor's orders NOT to run.  One vet had serious fatigue issues and was trying out for another civilian job in the Sherrif's office of which part of it was strenuous excercise.  He had shortness of breath and ended being taken to the ER.  He died.  I suspect he was dealing with autoimmune hemolytic anemia and that he expended all his available oxygen during exercise, and the oxygen could not be replenished quickly enough ... and he died.  This was Jan 18, 2009 in El Paso, TX  Cesar Arreola became dizzy, light headed with shortness of breath. He was 37 when he died.
http://www.valdezlink.com/gwv/diesafterworkout2.htm#is
 
See if you can find a doctor who is interested
This chemical harms soldiers throughout the past century especially during wars
HELPs  ... or find a doctor who is humble (Ask the nurses)
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/vets/helps.htm
 
This chemical causes multiple autoimmune issues at once.
http://www.valdezlink.com/pages/autoimmune.htm
 
Too many things going on at the same time for doctors / researchers to pinpoint
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/shared2.htm

 

"Black Wave - The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez"  20 years ago 3-24-09


#33 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:32 pm
Subject: one of these days doctors are going to start noticing the harm of butyl or EGBE
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one of these days doctors are going to start noticing the harm of butyl or 2-butoxyethanol.

The anemia is like cinderella's other slipper

Find the Anemia *

The proof of harm is the anemia that underlies all the autoimmune issues and cancers that can show up

 

put degenerative disc diseas on the list of autoimmune issues, too

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/discussdegenerativediscs.htm

 

How about this for help?

http://www.valdezlink.com/gwv/diesafterworkout2.htm#is


My letter to my Senator:

http://www.valdezlink.com/gwv/whyegbeforcauseandautism.htm

 

From:  Margaret Diann -  January 22, 2009
RE: harm of an organic solvent, pesticide, poison, teratogen, neurotoxin, autoimmune & cancer causing chemical

C6H14O2/CH3(CH2)2CH2OCH2CH2OH 

Dear Senator Lisa Murkowski,

Thank you for sharing my concerns with the Dept of Defense regarding the harm of Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether or 2-butoxyethanol ... BUTYL for short.  Although the gulf war vets have many exposures, the Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup workers (BIOREMEDIATION workers who sprayed Inipol EAP 22) have this as their primary exposure and there were 1000 young men.  What happened to them (1989) has vital significance for medicine today.

And to today's military and to civilians as well.  But the Public does not know what happened to them.  They can make no comparisons.  *

Many are dead already, just as many gulf war vets are dead. And many others affected, too! (Non exclusive harm)

Too much exposure looks like the flu.  A virus should not be suspect for most of the 'flu symptoms.'  EGBE causes one's body's immune system to rapidly attack them. The proof that this chemical is the culprit is the anemia of CFIDS that it causes ... but which doctors do not generally find. (Too many things going on at the same time prevents discovery).  Butyl exposure causes infinite variations.  The numbers doctors look at can go high (with acute exposure or early on) to low (later years).

Both Senators Kennedy and Byrd would be helped if their doctors understood THIS anemia.  It is more life threatening than any other autoimmune issue or cancer that subsequently shows up.  Yes, it would be the FATIGUE that caused Senator Kennedy's recent seizure (lack of oxygen) and doctors should look at the red blood cells.  They are not the right type of red blood cells, as would be expected per 'the numbers'  Gulf war vet, Cesar Arreola, became dizzy with shortness of breath after strenuous exercise.  Dies 1/18/09 at age 37.  I suspect he used up the oxygen that his red blood cells had to offer, and then died from the lack of oxygen (THE FATIGUE, THE ANEMIA) ... when the red blood cells could not easily replace it.

I also suspect this as the most probable cause of Jett Travolta's death:  advance anemia after near death from Kawasaki syndrome when he was 2 years old (exposure was this chemical in carpet cleaning) ... would lead to a very advance anemia years later. *    *

I think there may be some helps here for our Senators & others affected http://www.valdezlink.com/gwv/diesafterworkout2.htm#is

The autoimmune metabolic causing chemical should also be suspect for the cause of Autism.  I was noticing in UK research that there is an autoimmune metabolic aspect to Autism & nervous system issues would be a part of it.  The UK has better research on this chemical causing a multitude of cancers, as well *  An EVOS worker, Richard Nagel, has looked into the French Inipol and said there was research on what happened to those workers and that cancers were a stand out harm.  Even our President has been touched by the type of cancers this chemical would cause, with very possible exposures to his mom & his grandparents  *

There is research that shows that there is a preponderance of Autism among gulf war vets.  And since I suspect EGBE for the primary harm of these vets .... so also do I suspect it for Autism in general * and also for the epidemic of cancers and autoimmune metabolic issues such as Syndrome X and diabetes (only a side effect that is easy to find).

We need to help today's Vets as they are at risk even more than those of other war eras.  We need to be looking for what is alike for every war era from WWI, WWII, Vietnam War *, Korean War, Panama & Somalia conflicts, Gulf War I, Iraqi war, and that in Afghanistan.  Any and all autoimmune issues for them and for their children (Serious birth defects from this teratogen chemical).  My condolences go out to all who have had too much exposure to this chemical ... which also I suspect * for SSG James Alford of Karnack, TX who died last month of 'mad cow disease' ... actually the most serious autoimmune issue that trumps even ALS, Parkinson's, MS.  www.valdezlink.com/pages/autoimmune.htm  There are so many autoimmune issues that some of them don't even have names yet  *

In advance anemia you start to see very high white blood cell counts (not likely an infection for these - an anemia sign) and what do white blood cells do in a system that has become autoimmune?  Attack even our bones (Degenerative Disc Disease is often an autoimmune issue.) *  I see Senator Kennedy walking with a cane ... also our Dick Cheney, Former Justice Rehnquist, etc

I hope doctors will consider looking at the same medical info in a new light.  I can't think of anything worse than letting this chemical continue to harm us ... and for us to give more chemical exposures (often even medications) hoping for help.  I suppose our health care costs could bankrupt us all by themselves.  Continuing on the road of 'helps' we have been on would be a big mistake.  A new direction will definitely be in order.

Since EPA lifted all restrictions on this chemical at the lobbying of chemical companies in 2003, I suspect EGBE should be suspect for contributing to the rapid acceleration of global warming and the melting of the polar ice caps. *

I thank you for your interest and I hope that your influence, and what Alaska can contribute to our Nation's health information will help this chemical from continuing to harm our soldiers and our babies & our moms and dads and the hardworking people who are most at risk (Those who clean, who paint, who WORK)  Worst exposure is vapors in your eyes.  Everyone also needs to understand 'secondhand solvent exposure'

Beyond poisoning of our Troops and not knowing by what ... the next most troubling issue  is the damage to the children.  The birth defects *, the inability to have a full term baby (or any baby at all) ... the loss of hearing, the loss of eyesight, loss of sense of taste and smell, the loss of touch' ... even short term memory loss.  Study for class & know what you need to know the night before, and forget 80% by the next day.  There are widespread implications for Alzheimer's for those who will need special education.  The burden upon our families ... upon our schools ... upon our healthcare system ... and upon our Military ... should not be.  Even our pets are at risk  *

We need new laws of disclosure.  As it is now, companies do not have to disclose to housewives what is in the cleaning products they use.  We should consider banning this chemical and if not learn to avoid it!  *

The worst pesticide our Soldiers have been (& are being) exposed to

Flu shots?  *

http://www.valdezlink.com/gwv/whyegbeforcauseandautism.htm

 

Staff Sgt James Alford (died 12/5/08) at age 30

c/o parents:  Gail & John Alford, Karnack, TX  75661  903-679-3394

Cesar Arreola, died 1-18-09 at age 37 / Survived by wife, Martha & 2 children, El Paso, TX

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Why Horrible headaches?  Another View on Medical Health issues for those with CFIDS, CFS, FM

  Why Horrible headaches? Another View on Medical Health issues for those with CFIDS, CFS, FM - valdezlink.com/re/whyheadaches.htm photo fair use

If you have been affected - contact your US Senators & US Rep

How to contact

 


#32 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Mon Jan 5, 2009 4:39 pm
Subject: Most Probable cause of Jett Travolta's death
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Most Probable cause of Jett Travolta's death

The chemical exposure that would cause Kawasaki Syndrome (BUTYL or 2-butoxyethanol) is also a cause of serious anemia. I suspect this advanced autoimmune hemolytic anemia was the more probable cause of death. It is not generally found by doctors, but it can be.

Check info here http://www.valdezlink.com/re/jettdiscuss.htm#on

Last night on the 'Geraldo at Large' program they said that Jett was very tired and 'sleeping' 12-16 hours a day, that he had very serious and multiple grande mal seizures that medicine no longer helped, and that he was non verbal.
 
 (Did he have normal language development before the age 2 illness? Normal development in general, then not so thereafter?)
 
 I still suspect the advanced anemia that 2-butoxyethanol exposure would cause and that he would have
'the chills' or shivering, rapid heart beat and shortness of breath
 
 He could have tumors anywhere, even brain tumors, but they won't be the cause of death. He could have extremely high white blood cell counts, but that would be an AIHA or IMHA anemia sign,
in this context
 
 Did he have a subnormal body temperature? ... subnormal blood pressure? subnormal blood sugar? 
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#31 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:57 am
Subject: a cause of Horrible Headaches
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Why horrible headaches when there is no brain tumor?

A primary cause of HORRIBLE HEADACHES, abnormal blood sugar, body temp, BP

& loss of vision .... & loss of hearing   * ... & loss of sense of taste/smell   *

 

Question ... what would be causing the horrible headaches ... even continuing until after the brain tumor was removed and non recurring for 5 years (it was a pituitary tumor). posted by shais  brain tumor

I don't expect an answer, as my views would not be 'run of the mill' and will likely be discarded.

I have noticed that there is a very common chemical exposure that causes flu symptoms when people get exposed to it. Research says BUTYL (or most common form, 2-butoxyethanol) causes serious harm to blood and blood forming organs, damages kidneys and liver, and causes leukemia, brain tumors, tumors and cancers about anywhere.

It is easy to be exposed as it is a pesticide too strong even in home cleaning products; it is in paint; it is in dry cleaning and plastics manufacturing; AND you can be exposed 'second hand' if you are too near someone who is overexposed and breathing the chemical in their respiration to get into your eyes.

I suspect if headaches that are pretty horrible do not subside (has nothing to do with brain tumor the majority of the time) ... then there is a serious likelihood of continued exposure, And add on symptoms like that of Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, CFS, FM, ME. (Exact variation of no concern). This chemical causes the body to go autoimmune
*, and the numbers on blood work can go above or below normal and be what this chemical can do.

With real severe exposure other cancers, especially pancreatic cancer show up, which is what happened for my friend. And happened in 2008 for Ron Davis, MD, for Randy Pausch, PhD, who have died this year (more probably from the anemia than from the cancer per se), and now Patrick Swayze is seriously ill

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/swayze2.htm

Medical science should also list exposure to 2-butoxyethanol for causing flu symptoms ... should realize that for this group of people a high white blood cell count is another anemia sign, not an infection nor lymphoma necessarily; that what is often blamed on one of the side effects (elevated blood sugar or diabetes) is simply that ... a side effect of exposure to 2-butoxyethanol exposure either now or in the family background. This chemical should also be looked into for cause of many birth defects (it is a teratogen chemical). It affects so many parts of the body, (Where it shows up first is irrelevant) not metastasis! The worst pesticide our Soldiers have been (& are being) exposed to... as well as civilians. No wonder the epidemiology lines are becoming so blurred

I suspect degenerative discs are an advance autoimmune issue ... after the fatigue/anemia gets pretty serious. http://www.valdezlink.com/re/discussdegenerativediscs.htm

... and I suspect it is the cause of 'gulf war syndrome' and the primary cause of harm to the Vietnam Vets, etc, etc  http://www.valdezlink.com/re/achemicaltosuspect.htm  Those who studied the harm to our Vietnam vets got the 'list of what ails them right, but did not find the PRIMARY cause of harm

These are my opinions based on looking at groups with known and suspected exposure. For those with DIRECT exposure and THE Fatigue ... that is the very proof that Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether or similar chemical is the cause of ALL that ails them.

Generally the fatigue is not found, *

but it can be  *

December 23, 2008

a cause of horrible headaches

 

Degenerative Disk Disease - Autoimmune !  *

Is Cancer secondary to THE Anemia?  *

Find the Anemia *

Look into glycobiology for help  *


#30 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:37 pm
Subject: CFIDS 'illness' like that of gulf war vets & Vietnam Vets & HELP
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There was a media blitz on  11/17/08
 
for gulf war illness issues
 
I think it applies to other vets & civilians with CFIDS, CFS, FM,  too
 
help for gulf war illness & other vets & CFIDS civilians
 
FIND THE ANEMIA of CFIDS
 
AVOID BUTYL
 
CONSIDER GLYCONUTRIENTS FOR HELP
 
Why I suspect BUTYL not AO as the prinary cause of harm to the Vietnam Vets,
 
Primary harm to WWII vets & many who worked in manufacturing in the 30s & 40s to present
 
http://www.valdezlink.com/gwv/2008help.htm  11-19-08
 
Special thanks to the Advisory Committee on Gulf War Vets who have spent a lot of time gathering information and reporting their findings to the public and to the Federal Government.  What to do next?

#29 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sun Nov 9, 2008 2:31 pm
Subject: 'approaching AIHA when it is not easy to find
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I think  AIHA is more common than is realized

'approaching AIHA when it is not so clear-cut'

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/thecfidsview.htm

& caused by BUTYL
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/butylcauses.htm

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The Proper View of CFIDS, CFS, FM, ME

more helps to find the fatigue - the anemia


#28 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:29 pm
Subject: Seizures? Fatigue? WHY & Help?
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Seizures?  Fatigue?  WHY & Help?
 
I think brain tumors and other cancers are a 'side effect' of the harmful component in Inipol EAP 22 ... and same chemical in Simple Green ... many cleaning products
 
 

#26 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sun Aug 3, 2008 5:10 pm
Subject: Cancer may be secondary to ANEMIA
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Dan has esophageal cancer - he needs prayer

 
Besides anemia
 
Liver damage can cause rapid weight loss
but it isn't found easily
 
lower than 98.6 temp?
 
 
 
 
HELP?
 
 
& autoimmune issues ... NHL, cancers?
 
"One of the most important discoveries in health and disease of the last 10 years or so, may be that the production of the sugars that the body requires to form glycoproteins (cellular messenger molecules) is quite ATP intensive, ADP intensive, vitamin/mineral dependant, and enzyme dependant."

Would Nutrition for Cells help?


#24 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:47 am
Subject: The Fatigue that goes with PTSD? second hand exposure?
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#23 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:46 pm
Subject: For your Sweetheart - Let Me Call you, "Sweetheart"
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For your Sweetheart - Let Me Call you, "Sweetheart"  (music plays) 

2-14-08

for your sweetheart, "Let me call you Sweetheart"
music, too

 

 

 
Let me call you Sweetheart

 

 
 
 
Fatigue?  Good nutrition help?   Second hand exposure?
 
 

#22 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Fri Feb 1, 2008 10:42 am
Subject: Tired, but Blood Tests Normal?
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Tired, but Blood Tests Normal?

 

Something of interest I just thought about. For the other symptoms of Chronic Fatigue that often goes with this anemia, they say it isn't easy to find. Tests keep coming back normal. Many times you hear this on Mystery Diagnosis TV program/s

If someone only has one thing wrong (& a parent didn't have CFIDS type symptoms)

Then - a test on something will go UP for one ailment

and then DOWN for the other ailment

... Two things wrong, but tests look normal
 

They say random distribution of weight RDW is a sign of hemolytic anemia when it is elevated (& other things) ... but it is lower when there is rheumatoid arthritis ... So a person who had both ailments wouldn't look like there was a problem with either, per this test at least

Another fatigue sign that I found very interesting is that a very elevated white blood cell count may be a fatigue sign. Sometimes it indicates an infection; sometimes it is indicative of lymphoma ... but that it would be a fatigue sign blew me away! (Red blood cells in Autoimmun Hemolytic Anemia are made in the bone marrow as are the white blood cells. Although the info I read said that it had nothing to do with the AIHA per se, the production of WBCs were stimulated as they are made in the bone marrow also.



Over 50 web pages:
http://www.valdezlink.com/re/jan08.htm

The chemical exposure to suspect for the FLU, Metabolic Syndrome (including diabetes), Tumors, CFIDS, Autoimmune issues


THE Fatigue

AIHA of CFIDS is proof EGBE is the root cause



#21 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:37 am
Subject: Blood tests all over the place
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Re: multple undiagnosed conditions

Elizabeth1979:  I was stationed at Tallil AB at the beginning of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM in 2003. I got sick while deployed, but not sick like I am now. I have been to so many doctors especially over the last 6 months. I am very ill now and feel like my life will never be the same. I experience pretty much all the same symptoms you describe. I really thought I was going crazy. I am only 27 years old and some days I feel like I'm going on 90. I have days where I can barely lift my 8 month old 17 lb daughter. Those days are especially emotional, because I don't feel like I can be the mother or wife I use to be. None of the doctors can figure out what is wrong with me. I am seeing a doctor now who seems determined to figure out what is wrong. My platelet, white blood, and red blood counts have been all over the place since I have been back. I am suppose to have a biopsy done of my intestine at my next appointment. I change careers and now I am having a hard time keeping up. I feel like I'm killing myself some days, just to take care of my children. I would like to correspond with you and get any information the doctors have given you, and any new information you may get. I will do the same for you. I feel like it is going to take a miracle to find out what is wrong at this point. I am still hopeful that there might at least be a treatment. I need my life back. My husband was also at Tallil AB. He has had some type of allergic skin condition since he has been back. It is called herticarea.
 
Thread CLOSED healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=482603
 
 

 

Determined to figure out what is wrong ...

have the doctor e-mail me valdez@...

THE Fatigue

Alaska Lab & more

http://groups.msn.com/helpourGulfWarVets/elizabeth1979.msnw

 


#20 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:01 am
Subject: Health changes like CFIDS ... after flu?
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Health changes like CFIDS ... after flu?

2-butoxyethanol exposure in some fashion should be suspected for sudden onset of health issues, often starting with gall bladder surgery or gall bladder pancreatitis & other odd assortment such as FATIGUE, Memory Loss, and personality changes

http://www.valdezlink.com/re/changeafterflu.htm

DOES THIS FATIGUE _ ANEMIA underly PTSD symptoms?

Help your doctor/s know what you are dealing with *
What happened to the Vietnam Vets? *
What happened to the Exxon Valdez Oil spill cleanup workers?  *


#19 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:11 pm
Subject: Hunter Tylo kids' health
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Hunter Tylo kids' health

There is a teratogen chemical that can affect children of those who are strongly exposed to it (& the proof is the red blood cell fatigue it causes)

I noticed that Michael Tylo was born in 1948 (a baby boomer) Did he have a parent in the WWII or in manufacturing? &/or

Did he himself serve in the Vietnam or Korean war/s?

I notice that he is also the father of Hunter Tylo's daughters and son Mickey

I strongly suspect that he or a parent could have been affected by the Ethylene Glycol monoButyl Ether chemical, and if so, he would have the CFIDS symptoms with FATIGUE that is often overlooked

It would therefor be an explanation for their son's & daughter's health issues. Nervous system autoimmune issues and even cancers of most kinds: blood and blood forming organs, liver and kidneys are what it targets. Thankfully not everyone gets everything it does; however, there is a recognizable pattern, especially short term memory loss and extreme irritability (Many of these people end up divorced)

A chemical everyone could be exposed to .... & which should be avoided: 2-butoxyethanol (modern name since 1930's)

Someone strongly exposed would notice these things

idiopathic anemia (CFIDS' fatigue) can go with diabetes

Recall a serious FLU? or sniffles with farting and diarrhea?

FIND the hard to find anemia of CFS,CFIDS, FM, ME

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#18 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:59 pm
Subject: Vet? Thank you for your service to our Nation
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Thank you for your service to our Nation
 
Health issues since your service?
Do you recall A TERRIBLE FLU *
 
     not just a virus or cold?  *
recognize the harm of EGBE ...  *
Maybe Glioma Brain tumors are not all that rare? *
What happened to the Vietnam Vets? *
What is the same for those with CFIDS
and for those who served in various war eras?
 
 
A chemical to AVOID both in and out of military service
2-butoxyethanol poisoning  ... especially BUTYL
Would it even contribute to global warming?
 
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#17 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sun Oct 7, 2007 12:53 pm
Subject: CFIDS - This must be THE fatigue!
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CFIDS - This must be THE fatigue!

 

Many times those with this fatigue collapse from lack of blood ... or the advance fatigue of EGBE ... not a heart attack Just because the death certificate says the cause of death was a 'heart attack' does not mean that is the case.

It is admitted by the chemical companies that 2-butoxyethanol has been in widespread use since the 1930's.  I also suspect this chemical exposure and worse for the death of Pres FDR in 1945 ...


 
CFIDS? ... This must be THE fatigue


Civilians with CFS, FM, CFIDS? ... WWII soldiers? Vietnam Soldiers? Korean Conflict Soldiers? 'Gulf War Syndrome' vets ? ... EVOS workers

I was looking through this info on the FATIGUE I suspect EVOS workers have ... the fatigue doctors don't usually find... and one side effect of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia is very high white blood cell count. One worker said that he had that, and the doctors were stumped as to what it meant. Have your doctor/s find out everything they can about the red blood cells and any autoimmune issues, (especially AUTOIMMUNE METABOLIC issues), tumors, etc

Any
autoimmune issue is also possible ...
One person with diagnosis of low red blood cell anema also has a lowering platelet count. There is such a thing as an autoimmune action against platelets.
 
Quote:
ITP is the destruction of "thrombocytes" (clotting cells) by the immune system in much the same manner as RBCs are destroyed in AIHA
 
Another shares that his blood is 'globbing' together ... another sign of AIHA


I think this is
the fatigue those with CFIDS ... must have


It is the fatigue doctors are looking for in CFS, FM,
Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome

It is the fatigue that exposure to 2-butoxyethanol would have

and headaches, pains here 'n there' are autoimmune issues that pile on



Those with CFIDS should fill in
the checklist ... for 'the pattern'
if you have it, ... share with your doctor/s


and
what is your body temp? blood pressure? blood sugar?
high or low blood pressure, high or low blood sugar and high or low body temp

'Part of what 2-butoxyethanol does'

Interesting to note that some AIHA is with a raised temp -

Some with subnormal body temp


Check these basics


Restated here
 
 


#16 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:26 am
Subject: Elevated RDW?
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RDW?

The RDW stands for Random Distribution of RBC Weight. It tells how consistent are the size of the red blood cells.

Page bottom for more blood cell counts ... definition

RDW is increased when someone has Hemolytic Anemia (That is the fatigue doctors are looking for in CFS, FM, CFIDS) Most of the bloodwork looks at least in normal range and doctors do not LOOK at the red blood cells. I have seen gulf war vets comment that their red blood cell count/s are in normal range, but
they are small sized.

Random Distribution of Weight (RDW)

"The RDW stands for Random Distribution of RBC Weight. It tells how consistent are the size of the red blood cells. Newly made cells (reticulocytes), B12 and folic acid deficient cells are larger than iron deficient cells. This is an electronic index that may help clarify if an anemia has multiple components. The high RDW helps determine if there is only a B12 and/or folic acid deficiency (with normal RDW showing the red cells are mostly the same size) or with concomitant iron deficiency (a high RDW due to small and large red blood cells)."

"Optimal Range: 13"

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The chemical exposure I suspect for this (Per research it causes hemolytic anemia) is
2-butoxyethanol

I have had a whole day of miserable 'sniffles' because I went by to see a grandchild age 10. She, too has been having the sniffles & her mom is blaming it on allergies starting up. I think it is the chemicals they clean with there or one of the other houses she often goes to to spend the night. She was giving her mom a pedicure while I was there. I was only there about 10 minutes, and these horrible 'sniffles' (loosening of the sinuses) started up. I am so congested tonight I can barely sleep. If I looked at the chemicals in the polish or one of the components I firmly believe I would find 2-butoxyethanol or a worse version of it. It is a complex alcohol ... that poisons your entire system. (I believe it is the cause of CFIDS)

Psoriasis from a rummage sale? I suspect this is an autoimmune issue, and that you could easily get too much exposure to the 2-butoxyethanol from someone who came or worked there
(Second hand solvent exposure ... their breath into your eyes.)

I suspect this type of exposure led to Anna Nicol Smith's death. She was around someone who was taking 'flu' meds. This chemical exposure in the extreme looks like the flu.

Look for this odd assortment of symptoms ... do you have enough to suspect this chemical exposure?

Central Nervous System Effects:
Difficulty Concentrating
Short Term Memory Loss
Difficulty Sleeping
Constantly Irritable
Depression
Suicidal Tendencies

Horrible Headaches

Do you recall any times of severe flu-like symptoms more
and Horrible FATIGUE? AIHA Fatigue clues:

Chills
Fatigue
Pale color
Shortness of breath
Rapid heart rate
Yellow skin color (jaundice)
Dark urine
Enlarged spleen
Eyes burning & hurting

Red blood cells immature? etc
Blood in Urine?

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#14 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Sun Mar 25, 2007 6:28 pm
Subject: Too many Red Blood Cells
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Dear Margaret

My wife has recently has a high red blood cell count and has put on about 3 stone in weight without the food intake to claim as being the problem.
 
My wife had a nervous breakdown about 7 years ago and was put on a medication called rispodol which increased weight. Since the weight my wife has changed medication to solium which the psychiatrist said was not a weight increasing drug.
 
My hope is you may have some options for my wife to try reducing the weight and bring down the red blood count. The other thing she was told was she had a fatty liver. Hope you can help.

Regards
Ray
March, 2007
Thank you for your question
Does your wife have other symptoms like that of the chronic fatigue syndromes?
 
Regardless, I think that glyconutrient food supplements should help and your doctor/s may be pleased to learn about them, too
 
Many issues we deal with are autoimmune issues, and in my opinion,
glyconutrients along with good nutrition are the best help
HELP   *  *
AND be sure to avoid exposure/s to 2-butoxyethanol,
the autoimmune causing chemical
 
Usually this chemical will cause a drop in red blood cells, but the reticulocyte count might be 'stuck' in overdrive & making the replacement RBCs too fast, so too many.  Are the red blood cells immature?  fragility of membranes?  small-sized?
Is there any trace blood in urine or abnormal peripheral blood ?
Margaret

PS  A few years ago there was a lab tech who did a blood draw for my doctor and in the conversation I had with her she shared that her sister had worked on the Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup and that she had too much blood and the doctors were 'bleeding' her.

I thought to myself, 'not a good idea' -  some day she will not have enough blood'

3-24-07

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I have no medical background,
just observed 'what the chemical does'


#13 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
Date: Fri Feb 2, 2007 5:38 pm
Subject: THE autoimmune causing chemical affects body temp
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THE autoimmune causing chemical

and how I learned about it

I think abnormal Body Temp  -  either up or down can be a clue to 2-butoxyethanol exposure 

no clue

Q&As Dr Weil Forum

I also wonder about the children of those who served in a war
... like me ... a baby boomer
 
skin tags *  I think may be a late to show up birth defect
(the more of them a child has ... the more exposure a parent had?)
 
diabetes by their 50s;  ( Diabetes - a health crisis WWII Nations?) A new view of Diabetes?  Australia?
  • autoimmune metabolic syndrome (Syndrome Xbelly fat/high cholesterol
  • Overweight  
  • fibroid uterin (benign) tumors
     
    And the whole long list of categories put forth by the Vientam Vets .... One day I took a LONG look at the list and exclaimed ... "Oh my goodness, it was 'the other chemical' in the mix that caused the most of their harm ..... & so little they got disability approval for ... then the Korean vets even less ... and the WWII vest  who knows? no statistics I've heard on the WWII vets ... but look at the higher rates of pancreatic cancers in the WWII nations:  Japan, Germany, Spain, UK, Canada ... & the USA  Michael Landon died in 1991 at the age of 54 (Pancreatic and Liver Cancers)
     
    In the below list of the Vietnam Vets' presented list of health harm, 
    I already excluded the item that Dioxin would cause ...
    and leave what 'the other chemical does


    Soft tissue sarcomas ... all of them
    Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
    Hodgkin's disease
    Porphyria cutanea tarda
    Respiratory cancers (lung, larynx, trachea)
    Prostate cancer
    Multiple myeloma
    Hepatobiliary cancers
    Nasal/nasopharyngeal cancer
    Bone cancer
    Female reproductive cancers (breast, cervical, uterine, ovarian)
    Renal cancer
    Testicular cancer
    Leukemia
    Spontaneous abortion
    Birth defects
    Neonatal/infant death and stillbirths
    Low birthweight
    Childhood cancer in offspring
    Abnormal sperm parameters and infertility  Zero Sperm  
    Cognitive and neuropsychiatric disorders  Memory Loss
    Motor/coordination dysfunction 
    Peripheral nervous system disorders  Skeptical? @ ALS
    Metabolic and digestive disorders (diabetes, changes in liver enzymes, lipid abnormalities, ulcers)
    Immune system disorders (immune modulation and autoimmunity
    Circulatory disorders
    Respiratory disorders
    Skin cancer
    Gastrointestinal tumors (stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer) pancreatic
    Bladder cancer
    Brain tumors  Brain tumors

     
    the pattern of CFIDS with a couple of add ons I think should be there ... Doctors, ask patients if they had a parent in manufacturing or in a war - back to mid 14th century (I think a stronger version of was in explosives then)
     
    I think advanced autoimmunity shows up as yeast infection, then as periodontal disease ... even degenerative disks and lungs filling up with fluid can be an autoimmune issue - even VISION loss ... in many various ways Yeast Infections -  Teeth -  Vision -  disks degenerate 
     
    I suspect that AUTISM is part of the autoimmune metabolic issues that 2-butoxyethanol can cause.  In China it is becoming epidemic.  They also comment on Chinese babies needing more Vitamin D (jaundice?)  I think they need to limit the 2-butoxyethanol expelled in the air - No controls for environment with their manufacturing of cars, etc
     
    Someone said to me, "It is no wonder the pattern of this chemical is coming together for you.  It is the Law of Use.  What you spend a lot of time at ... you get good at"
    THE autoimmune chemical - MSN web page of these comments
     

  • #12 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
    Date: Wed Jan 3, 2007 12:30 pm
    Subject: What we can learn from Hank Willimas, Sr
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    What we can learn from Hank Willimas, Sr

    I found more on Hank WilliamsDoes anyone know what health issues his older sister, Irene, may have had?  Hank Williams was afflicted with spina bifida at birth, one of the birth defects from the teratogen chemical, 2-butoxyethanol.  It was refined & highly used from the 1930s on.  Widely in use today.  I think it is the cause of CFIDS & the fatigue doctors are looking for is the proof of its harm.  prove FATIGUE  & LOOK at the red blood cells.

    Before that something similar, but a stronger version is my theory.  Many soldiers harmed from all war periods (& non war periods) during the past century.  His dad had brain aneurysm, facial paralysis ... & died in a VA hospital after lanquishing for years.  He was a WWI vet.

    Look at how are VETS with health damage are ALIKE & you will be on to something.

    Lung cancer  & other health issues put forward by the Vietnam vets ...

    2-butoxyethanol does them all ... the VA only selected a very few & then blamed the wrong chemical for it.

    Thank you to Dan Martin for what he is doing to help Korean Vets.  I think most vets get a raw deal, especially Korean, Gulf war, WWII & WWI vets, well Vietnam vets, too because they only get less than 10% of the presumptive disability approvals (they are blaming the wrong chemical) ... it is the other chemical in the mix.  How do these look the same?

    It is not diabetes that causes so much harm, as is universally believed today, it is the chemical that causes diabetes, etc, etc

    Re: [ChristianVeteransandWives] Honoring Hank Williams

    Posted by: "Dan Martin" blackwaterincorp@...   blackwaterincorp

    Jan 2, 2007

    For your info Hank did have severe pain issues he broke his back in a car wreck pior to getting well known his booze issues are pure history. A little know fact Chariley Pride and Hank Jr are 1/2 brothers. When I was a Sn in HS I took mom to see Charlie Pride and she only heard him on the radio it was teriffic she was shocked when he walked out on stage. Worth the trip just to see momsface. Hank was also there and intro C P has his half brother. Being an OK farm boy I was raised on Hank and he was a demi God.
    Still love his music though I dont listen to much modern country if you can call it that.
    One war we hear very little about last July at state convention I ran into an old man who talked me into signing on helping Korean War Vets. Isnt that much most of them have all their benifits he was just afraid of loosing his office so I agreed. Aside from
    frost bite issues we all know about little has ever been said conserning issues and problem they are having. My great grand dad when I was little talked about the mustard gas used during WW1. There were millions contaminated from that war not even talking about the land that was posioned.
    I just got a packet on a guy who came down with pancreatic cancer him and his Dr are trying to say caused by Diabetes. He didnt serve in Vietnam so it will be a hard win but I have time. But question still remains.

    #8 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
    Date: Tue Apr 25, 2006 2:16 pm
    Subject: Some Help? Consider good nutrition & Glyconutrients
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    Scientific American, July 2002, pages 40-47

    "Sugars modify many proteins and fats on cell surfaces and participate in such biological processes as immunity and cell-to-cell communication.

    They also play a part in a range of diseases, from viral infections to cancer."

     

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    http://home.gci.net/~blessing/pages/media/orangeheadingarrow.gif  FEATURE ARTICLES
    July 2002 issue
    Sweet Medicines
    Sugars play critical roles in many cellular functions and in disease. Study of those activities lags behind research into genes and proteins but is beginning to heat up. The discoveries promise to yield a new generation of drug therapies
    By Thomas Maeder

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    Now that the human genome has been deciphered, much of the fanfare surrounding it has transferred to the proteome, the full complement of proteins made from the genetic "blueprints" stored in our cells. Proteins, after all, carry out most of the work in the body, and an understanding of how they behave, the press releases say, should translate into a font of ideas for curing all manner of ills. Yet living cells are more than genes and proteins. Two other major classes of molecules--carbohydrates (simple and complex sugars) and lipids (fats)--play profound roles in the body as well. These substances, too, need to be considered if scientists are to truly understand how the human machine operates and how to correct its maladies.

    Sugars in particular perform an astonishing range of jobs. Once regarded mainly as energy-yielding molecules (glucose and glycogen) and as structural elements, they are now known to combine with proteins and fats on cell surfaces and, so situated, to influence cell-to-cell communication, the functioning of the immune system, the ability of various infectious agents to make us sick, and the progression of cancer. They also help to distinguish one cell from another and to direct the trafficking of mobile cells throughout the body, among other tasks. So ubiquitous are these molecules that cells appear to other cells and to the immune system as sugarcoated....

    continued at Scientific American Digital

    Now that the human genome has been deciphered, much of the fanfare surrounding it has transferred to the proteome, the full complement of proteins made from the genetic "blueprints" stored in our cells. Proteins, after all, carry out most of the work in the body, and an understanding of how they behave, the press releases say, should translate into a font of ideas for curing all manner of ills. Yet living cells are more than genes and proteins. Two other major classes of molecules--carbohydrates (simple and complex sugars) and lipids (fats)--play profound roles in the body as well. These substances, too, need to be considered if scientists are to truly understand how the human machine operates and how to correct its maladies.

    Sugars in particular perform an astonishing range of jobs. Once regarded mainly as energy-yielding molecules (glucose and glycogen) and as structural elements, they are now known to combine with proteins and fats on cell surfaces and, so situated, to influence cell-to-cell communication, the functioning of the immune system, the ability of various infectious agents to make us sick, and the progression of cancer. They also help to distinguish one cell from another and to direct the trafficking of mobile cells throughout the body, among other tasks. So ubiquitous are these molecules that cells appear to other cells and to the immune system as sugarcoated.... continued at Scientific American Digital

     How can you tell whether your 'affliction' is autoimmune?  *

    The pamphlet, SWEET SCIENCE, 8 Key Nutrients to Lifelong Wellness by manatech was shared with me 10-28-04 by Rod and Patricia Lynn Taylor   Call 800-563-9061 for your own copy from the company or visit  Their website  

    http://www.mannapages.com/AssocPic/MannapageAccountPic8695.jpg "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." -- 3 John 2

    More info on glyconutrients   *   *

    H. Reg McDaniel, M.D. - Can the body recruit its own stem cells?

    Web Page 

    Hope for Help

    Glyconutrient Hope  What are glyconutrients?

    Study Glyconutrients   Molecular Bio info - Dr Reg

    Study these people groups

    Trial with Glyconutrients & Lupus - HELP!

    Some doctors' thoughts

    Bob says they helped him ... & my contact with Patricia Lynn

    http://www.valdezlink.com/pages/bob-glyconutrients.htm

    Patient heal thyself by Rubin

    http://www.valdezlink.com/pages/healthyself.htm

    More info  http://www.valdezlink.com/pages/finallylistened_.htm#sugars

    & more helps to understanding glyconutrients 

    Margaret Diann H____, Box 233, Valdez, AK 99686 907-831-1000


    #7 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
    Date: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:51 pm
    Subject: More checks ... hard to find autoimmune hemolytic anemia - the basics
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    Are these mostly  AUTOIMMUNE issues?

    "Examples of autoimmune disorders or diseases with an autoimmune component are:   Crohn's, Lupus, Diabetes, Endometriosis, Psoriasis, Ulcerative colitis, Myxodema, Multiple Sclerosis* Parkinson's, Scleroderma, Fibromyalgia, Hashimotos, Grave's, Allergies."

    AIHA

    Autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Occurs when the body produces antibodies that coat red blood cells.

    In autoimmune hemolytic anemia, the body produces autoantibodies to red blood cell membrane proteins. (size? shape RBCs?)  The FATIGUE???    Help?   Diagnosis help  The basics
    Immune System Activated Coagulopathy Thickening of the blood caused by Immune System
    Cold Agglutinin Cold agglutinin disease is an acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia due to an IgM autoantibody usually directed against the I antigen on red blood cells.

     

    How to Tell whether 2-butoxyethanol type chemical harmed you

     

    Remember a time with flu-like symptoms

        

    but it wasn't the flu? Eyes burning and hurting; urine turns dark ... and HORRIBLE FATIGUE that lasts and lasts and lasts? A a grouchiness you didn't have before.  Example

    Is there blood in urine?  *  Gather all urinalysis since this fatigue started

    What is the Retic Rate? Track it over time.  Why Fatigue  Acquired Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia  Examples  1975 Acute Attack of AIHA  Why isn't it ordered?

    What is the size and shape of red blood cells

    Check the kidneys.  The kidneys produce hormones that

    help build strong bones and

    help form red blood cells. Check pituitary

    Do you have several of these health ailments:

    • A Give your doctor the Big Picture
    • B Any of these health concerns?
    • C Similar list, just restated
    • D  Suspected  'pattern of harm'
    • E

    Gather copies of your own blood info - and ask some questions about your immune system    Men  Women 

    Bacteria in blood & urine would not be uncommon  Even expected

    Bio-markers?

    Rheumatology or Neurology Problem?

    Were the red blood cell counts dropping over time?
    Even if in the 'normal range?'  (Maybe doctors might find the immature red blood cells, but most of the time not.)  They often find the blood in urine but don't realize its significance.
    After a LONG time (15+ years) the blood in urine may not be as findable, but in an acute attack, it is there.  Also the reticulocyte count needs to be tracked over time.   Showing up high in an acute attack ... (at 2.5 days most obvious) & over a long time ... too low ... but still the CBC (complete blood counts) don't look much off

    I wonder whether FDR's similar symptoms were from 2nd hand exposure? Did he meet with WWII Officers & soldiers who were sufficiently exposed to it?

    Don't forget, there is a strong 'second hand' solvent exposure with 2-butoxyethanol (n-butyl ether chemicals)  The 'gulf war' troops wondered why their children born before the 90-91 war & their spouses were coming down with the same 'symptoms' 

    Most likely there would be a realization that the immune system is overactive ... but not going after bacteria as it should - Attacking the person, & some viruses.  The immune system becomes instantly autoimmune.  And there are a whole host of autoimmune issues to deal with after it starts with the red blood cells:  test for autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

    research

    A discussion forum on red blood cells 

    4-25-06

    The chemical I share on is a teratogen.  It can harm the developing child.  
     
    However, some can get singular 'birth defects' that show up later in life ...
    (from 2-butoxyethanol exposure things like leukemia, brain tumors & I suspect even both types of diabetes, Syndrome X, etc) and then the fatigue may not be there.
    Or your can get 2nd hand exposure (at any age)

    Or your own direct exposure (at any age)
    or any combination thereof
    In addition to this possibility, what have you done differently since a rash/headache started?   Maybe it's some kind of chemical exposure
    cleaning?  painting?  What's different?
     
    Here's a list on how our body responds to too much of any kind of chemical
     

    Questions about the chemical, from a lay perspective? e-mail

    Web page of this info

     


    #6 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
    Date: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:24 pm
    Subject: More about 2-butoxyethanol
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    And it is in paint, and lots of other things Maybe jet fuel, gun cleaner ... it is a LONG list

    Look and see what you use that contains more than 3% of these

    Check for what products contain 2-butoxyethanol
    (CAS Registry Number: 111-76-2)
    in the Household Products Data Base
    Also check for the complex version Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether or 2-2-butoxyethanol (CAS Registry Number: 112-34-5)


     

    Now there is concern, most think, from benzene. (causes leukemia & aplastic anemia)

    Well, that could be, but it is not near as harmful, in my opinion, as


    2-butoxyethanol

     

     C6H14O2/CH3(CH2)2CH2OCH2CH2OH 

               Poison!

    2-butoxyethanol MSDS info

    What does it do?  Causes eye irritation. Affects Central Nervous System, Blood and Blood-forming Organs;  Kidneys, Liver & Lymphoid System  Defats the skin


    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: 
    The substance irritates the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract

    Exposure could cause central nervous system depression and liver and kidney damage.

     

     

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    The liquid defats the skin.  

    The substance may have effects on the haematopoietic system , resulting in blood disorders.


    Medical Surveillance:

    Consider the points of attack (liver, kidneys, lymphoid system, skin, blood, eyes, respiratory system) in placement and periodic physical examinations.
    [Sittig, M. Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, 1985. 2nd ed. Park Ridge, NJ: Noyes Data Corporation, 1985. 155]**PEER REVIEWED**

    2-Butoxyethanol causes acute hemolytic anemia in rats

    In F344 male rats, 2-butoxyethanol causes severe acute hemolytic anemia resulting in significant increase in the concentration of free plasma hemoglobin. Secondary to the hemolytic effects, 2-butoxyethanol also caused hemoglobinuria as well as histopathologic changes in the liver and kidney.

    *Notes to Physician: Administration of Sodium bicarbonate may be of value to treat acidosis. 

    Monitor kidney and liver function and arterial blood gases closely.


    #5 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
    Date: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:08 pm
    Subject: and what else? suspect more than one thing from 2-butoxyethanol exposures
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    Doctor, Some helps in diagnosis of unexplainable fatigue (red blood  damage?)  Such as the fatigue from exposure to 2-butoxyethanol

     

    KEY:  Is there BLOOD in your urine?  From a lot in the beginning to just a TRACE now?  You should feel the fatigue hit  4 months after exposure.  (Red blood cell life is supposed to be 120 days?)  A key to identifying 2-butoxyethanol poisoning is also to know if your red blood cells are immature?  How '''old' are your red blood cells?  

     

    KEY:  Do you have too many immature red blood cells???

     

    If you have both of these, ask to be tested for autoimmune hemolytic anemia.  Harm from 2-butoxyethanol shows up in the damage to red blood cells and it underlies all other ailments which are myriad.  It is a mystery why the regular blood work doesn't show this up

     

    ·         What is happening with the red blood cells? 

    ·         What size are they? 

    ·         What shape? 

    ·         What is the `Retic' ratio? Elevated in the beginning;

           not making enough red blood cells as time goes on.

    ·         Iron storage and utilization?

    ·         Complete Blood Counts with differentials

    ·         Absolute Cell count (part of routine blood test)

     

    Let your patient explain his/her own symptoms to you.

     

    Ask about headaches 

    Ask about the `loosing temper quickly'

    Ask about the fatigue  - how he used to be able to work, vs now

    Remember a time when urine turned dark or even black _____; Then flu-like symptoms ___ and HORRIBLE FATIGUE? ____

    Ask about vision (can become `legally blind') Holes in eye tissue?

    (DO NOT MIST) The worst exposure to this chemical –

    Remember a time when your eyes burned like hot pokers were in them

    Ask about Rapid heart rate, and the size of heart chambers - any enlarged glands

    Ask about rapid weight loss (check liver?)

    Ask about blood in urine in recent years –

     

     'Have you had times when you feel like you need to urinate, but nothing happens?' (check kidney/adrenals?) Do you have back pain in area of kidneys?

    Ask about skin damage ___  Any `defatted' skin?

    Any sinus or lung problems?

    Difficulty sleeping at night?

    Depression, difficulty concentrating, short-term memory loss?

    Any suicidal tendencies?

    ...Had temperature that is high or low for no reason?

    Seizures ____ ,  Collapsing _____

    Joint pain

     

    Ask if there have been any irregularities with any of the endocrine glands:

    Thyroid___, Pituitary ___, Hypothalamus ___, Growth Irregularities ____,   Pancreas: Insulin ___, Blood sugar ___, Digestive Juices _____,

    Blood Pressure:  High ___,  Low ___ . Adrenal Glands: ____, Hormones off ____

    Immune system out of whack, `Catch everything that is going around & you stay ill longer? ____ Gall Bladder Affected _____, Any reproductive harm? ____ damage to testes – burning semen ____

    Bouts with paralysis

    Grande Mal Seizures

    Any swollen, ulcerated organs:

    Gall bladder ___

    Spleen ___

    Pancreas ___

    Testes ___

    Heart ___ 

    These ___ Other ____

    Do your bones hurt? ____   www.valdezlink.com/paralysis.htm

     

     

    Any of these symptoms of hemolytic anemia  *
    Chills 
    Fatigue 
    Pale color 
    Shortness of breath 
    Rapid heart rate 
    Yellow skin color (
    jaundice
    Dark urine (indicative of blood in urine - never dismiss this! Stop exposure immediately!)
    Enlarged spleen

    If too many immature red blood cells, other tests may be off

     

    This chemical also causes:  Narcosis 
    Damage to the kidney 
    Damage to the
    liver 
    Present an
    abnormal blood picture showing: Erythropenia 
    Present an abnormal blood picture showing:
    Reticulocytosis 
    Present an abnormal blood picture showing:
    Granulocytosis 
    Present an abnormal blood picture showing:
    Leukocytosis 
    Likely to Cause Fragility of
    Erythrocytes 
    Likely to Cause
    Hematuria 

     

    • from Hemat = blood and 
    • uria = of urine 

    ·         Hematuria simply means blood in the urine

    Causes Central Nervous System (CNS) DEPRESSION   *

    Difficulty concentrating

    Short term memory loss

    Very irritable `fly off the handle all the time over nothing'

    Difficulty sleeping

    Suicidal Tendencies

    Central Nervous System DEPRESSION

     


    Loss of taste 
    Headaches and Stupor. 

    Causes skin irritation. 
    Causes severe eye irritation - damage to tissue possible 
    Irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract

     

     

    2-butoxyethanol  and

    CHRONIC EFFECTS - TARGET ORGANS

    • Sense Organs & Special Senses (OTHER OLFACTION EFFECTS)
    • Sense Organs & Special Senses  (OTHER EYE EFFECTS)
    • Behavioral   (GENERAL ANESTHETIC)
    • Behavioral   (ALTERED SLEEP TIME)
    • Behavioral   (SOMNOLENCE)
    • Behavioral   (EXCITEMENT)
    • Behavioral   (ATAXIA)
    • Behavioral   (COMA)
    • Behavioral   (ANALGESIA) LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE)
    • LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (OTHER CHANGES)
    • Gastrointestinal  (NAUSEA OR VOMITING)
    • Gastrointestinal  (OTHER CHANGES)
    • LIVER (TUMORS)
    • KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (HEMATURIA)
    • KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (OTHER CHANGES)
    • Endocrine (Tumors)
    • Skin and Appendages (Hair) 
    • Maternal Effects  (UTERUS, CERVIX, VAGINA)
    • Maternal Effects  (OTHER EFFECTS ON FEMALE)
    • Effects on Fertility (PRE-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY)
    • Effects on Fertility (POST-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY)
    • Effects on Fertility (LITTER SIZE)
    • Specific Developmental Abnormalities (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM)
    • Specific Developmental Abnormalities  (CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM)
    • Nutritional and Gross Metabolic (WEIGHT LOSS OR DECREASED WEIGHT GAIN)
    • Nutritional and Gross Metabolic (CHANGES IN: METABOLIC ACIDOSIS)
    • Tumorigenic  (CARCINOGENIC BY RTECS CRITERIA)
    • Tumorigenic (EQUIVOCAL TUMORIGENIC AGENT BY RTECS CRITERIA)       Source

     

    I am so hopeful that doctors who understand these things will help you and the many others even in the general population who are harmed by this chemical. It is in many, many products and the public is not suspecting the serious harm it can cause.

    2-butoxyethanol is the chemical of harm for the Exxon Valdez oil spill cleanup workers; also a chemical that Gulf War Troops were exposed to.

     

    12% by weight in Inipol EAP 22 - the 'bioremediation' compound of Exxon's Experiment

    also in Corexit at 38% NOT SAFE

    Information is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your physician or other health provider for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.


    #4 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
    Date: Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:32 pm
    Subject: Look at Red Blood Cells - Fragility of Membranes?
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    Look at the Red Blood Cells - fragility of membranes?

    What is their size?  their shape?  What are the membranes like?  What is their age?

    Early on they should look ragged and 'beat up' or with 'bites out of them' (The immune system is attacking them)

    Much later on, maybe even 'spikes' on them, as Sandy shared  

    The 'look' will change over time.  So share with your doctor WHEN you had these type of flu symptoms at 2.5 days after exposure  (about the time most people would go in to see their doctor, there will be an elevated 'retic rate' (It is compensated autoimmune hemoytic anemia)

     

    diagnostic helps 

     

    With 2-butoxyethanol blood damage  happens first.  

    Per definition of hemolytic anemia:  

    "In what's known as

     autoimmune hemolytic anemia

     the immune system mistakes red blood cells for foreign invaders and begins destroying them."

     

    with this pattern of symptoms (first fatigue):

    • Chills

    • Fatigue

    • Pale color

    • Shortness of breath

    • Rapid heart rate  *   *

    • Yellow skin color (jaundice)

    • Dark urine (indicative of blood in urine - never dismiss this! Stop exposure immediately!)

    • Red blood cells that are small-sized, fragility of membranes, etc

    • Enlarged spleen   *

    These are symptoms of hemolytic anemia - what this chemical is said to cause.  From time to time you should see these signs (not all of them all of the time)

    (AUTOIMMUNE?) Diabetes often shows up (it has an autoimmune component)

    Loose your temper easily?  Central Nervous System *  damage 

    (partial list of clues for this):

    • Short term memory loss

    • Difficulty concentrating

    • Personality changes to 'grumpy' - Extreme Irritability

    • Difficulty sleeping at night - Sleep apnea? Narcolepsy in the extreme

    • All-the-time depression

    • Suicidal Tendencies

    • Mimics true psychiatric disorder

    Hormones out of range - High or Low - Especially the Pituitary

     

    Horrible Headaches - Maybe pituitary headaches - something related to hormones

     

    It is a teratogen ... can damage chromosomes ... birth defects possible

     

    It seems to cause tumors ... soft tissues & many places ... especially BRAIN tumors

    Targets kidneys, liver ... multiple glands and organ systems simultaneously *

    How they FEEL

    Is there blood in urine?  or abnormal peripheral blood results?

    Are the red blood cells small-sized?  fragile membranes?  LOOK at the red blood cells  *

        The flu - May not be the flu *

    EPA - CA Janitorial Study -  Glycol alkyl ethers are commonly used as solvents. 2-Butoxy Ethanol is one of the most toxic of the glycol ethers.

    You should use products containing butoxyethanol with extreme care. It is a poison

     
     

    #3 From: "Margaret Diann" <mother_margaret@...>
    Date: Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:02 pm
    Subject: Blood in Urine
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    within 15 minutes of a strong exposure ...

    later on ... abnormal peripheral blood results

    For those with strong, DIRECT exposure(s)
    (not birth defect effects) ...
    To find the harm of 2-butoxyethanol -
    you have to prove the fatigue of CFS, CFIDS 
     
    (Doctors say they do not know what the fatigue is):
    - Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
    Thankfully, everyone doesn't come down with everything this chemical can do AKA  ethylene glycol monobutyl ether.  The biggest clue to its harm is 
    • blood in urine.  Next clue is 
    • red blood cells that are small-sized * (immature?)  You need to know that, because liver and white blood cell tests don't read right if red blood cells are predominately immature.

     

    "Glucocorticoid hormones are involved in how the body utilizes and stores carbohydrates, protein, fat and blood sugar."  How are your hormones?  High or low?

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