In this episode, Dr. Nancy Klimas and Retired Sergeant First Class Jimmy Arocho join host Haylie Pomroy to discuss Gulf War Syndrome's lasting impact on veterans. Dr. Klimas details the toxic exposures during the Gulf War, such as pesticides, sarin gas, and oil fires, leading to chronic illnesses in a third of the deployed US veterans. Jimmy Arocho shares his firsthand experiences and the awareness of these health hazards among ex-soldiers. His journey from a veteran to an advocate for Gulf War Syndrome sufferers highlights the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. Jimmy Arocho also emphasizes the PACT Act's role in supporting affected veterans and the ongoing research and treatment efforts at the Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine.  If you or a loved one is a veteran who served in 1990-1991 for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, we need your help in finding answers for this condition. Key Points: 04:54 Jimmy's transition from veteran to Institute advocate and employee. 09:49 Symptoms and conditions of Gulf War veterans over time. 14:29 Explanation of oxidative stress and its health implications. 19:37 The link between research and veteran needs. 25:24 Addressing the challenges faced by veterans in seeking treatment. 29:06 The importance of a biorepository for Gulf War illness research. 34:03 Dr. Klimas explains the role of MRI spectroscopy in measuring oxidative stress. 39:35 Encouragement for veterans to participate in trials. 42:08 Jimmy highlights virtual study participation during COVID-19. 48:48 Jimmy’s appeal to Persian Gulf War veterans for research participation. 51:36 Different ways to participate in studies, including inpatient and home-based options. 56:01 Details on how to join the study Dr. Nancy Klimas with 40 years of experience, is renowned for her work in multi-symptom disorders like ME/CFS, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID. She leads the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine and is a Professor at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Previously at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine for 30 years, she now contributes significantly to research and education in her field, focusing on innovative treatments and training the next generation of clinicians and scientists.   LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-klimas-49255178    Jimmy Arocho is an experienced professional in strategic management of Information Technologies and Telecommunications, with a focus on Healthcare Information Management Applications. His career spans roles in project management, network administration, and customer service across various sectors including business, education, and government.   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-arocho-9b63395  —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Thank you for tuning in to the Hope and Help For Fatigue & Chronic Illness Podcast. Sign up today for our newsletter. ? https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   Join our podcast giveaway by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts! ? https://form.jotform.com/233415712658155   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here. Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nsu_inim   Your support goes a long way toward the advancement of clinical research. Donate here. ? https://www.nova.edu/nim/donations.html