Gulf War Illness & MCS: Beatrice Golomb, MD, Ph.D.

The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast

Episode 49 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!
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It’s called: “Gulf War Illness and MCS.”

I’m speaking with with Beatrice Golomb, MD, PhD. Dr. Golomb is a professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine. She served as a primary care doctor for a panel of veteran patients for over 15 years. Dr. Golomb specializes in Gulf War Illness and other issues.

You will hear Dr. Golomb explore why thousands of veterans developed Gulf War Illness and MCS, how they were dismissed by health care workers, and how their conditions have impacted their lives.

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Dr. Golomb's 2016 paper:
Recent research on Gulf War illness and other health problems in veterans of the 1991 Gulf War: Effects of toxicant exposures during deployment
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010945215003329
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Chapters

1. Introduction: Host Aaron Goodman introduces the podcast and discusses Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). (00:00:00)

2. MCS Overview: Explanation of MCS symptoms and triggers, emphasizing the isolation and dismissal faced by those affected. (00:01:00)

3. Dr. Beatrice Golomb's Motivation: Dr. Golomb shares her motivation for researching Gulf War Illness and MCS. (00:02:27)

4. Gulf War Illness Explained: Dr. Golomb explains the types of injuries from the Gulf War, focusing on chemical injuries and their long-term impacts. (00:03:30)

5. Impact on Veterans: Discussion on the devastating effects of Gulf War Illness on veterans' lives and careers. (00:05:22)

6. Gender Differences: Exploration of why female Gulf War veterans are more affected by chemical exposure compared to their male counterparts. (00:06:33)

7. Chemical Intolerance Rates: Dr. Golomb provides estimates on the prevalence of chemical intolerance among Gulf War veterans. (00:08:02)

8. Gulf War Illness Statistics: Insight into the number of Gulf War veterans affected by Gulf War Illness and chemical intolerance. (00:09:04)

9. Medical Dismissal: The common experience of medical dismissal faced by Gulf War veterans and its impact on their health and well-being. (00:10:03)

10. Consequences of Dismissal: The severe consequences of disbelief and improper medical care for veterans, including issues with compensation. (00:11:13)

11. Diagnostic Testing: Discussion on diagnostic findings such as diminished gray matter and lesions in Gulf War veterans. (00:13:35)

12. Conventional vs. Integrative Treatments: Comparison of the effectiveness of conventional treatments versus complementary and integrative health protocols. (00:14:14)

13. Relevance to the General Public: How the lessons from Gulf War Illness and MCS apply to broader public health concerns related to toxic chemicals. (00:15:54)

14. Closing Remarks: Final thoughts from Dr. Golomb and Aaron Goodman, along with information on how to support and follow the podcast. (00:17:29)