MefAction

MefAction

@mefaction.com

Mefloquine International Action Network Uniting victims of Mefloquine Toxicity (Quinism) across groups (military, volunteer, traveler, etc) and countries. #ABI (RPCV Kenya, Deaf Ed) www.mefaction.com action@mefaction.com

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In other words, "If Dems are elected we will continue to delay and deny until they die but, if you elect my corrupt friends, you can totally trust us to give them some money."

Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com

"Vote for us or we won't pay Marines and their families restitution for poisoning them" is one way to go.

And why does each symptom need to be accepted separately?! They are all caused by mefloquine toxicity (ICD-10-CM T37.2X1A Poisoning by antimalarials and drugs acting on other blood protozoa, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter). So far my claim covers seizures (G40.101) and anxiety (F411)

Chronic Illness Humor@chronicillness.bsky.social

Most of us with mefloquine toxicity have balance issues. After talking with my neurologist, I realized that I was subconsciously bracing before something as simple as looking up at a shelf. But that doesn't work for any sudden movements. Here are some ways to improve dizziness and balance.

There are various systems in the body that are responsible for maintaining balance, and the brain plays a crucial role in this skill. This means issues with balance and dizziness can often develop after brain injury. However, these four simple tips can help. #balance #tbi #abi

There are alternative antimalarials! Learning you have mental health issues on mefloquine in the middle of your trip could leave you with no other option than to take a drug that may not only ruin your vacation but change the rest of your life.

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Good news – thanks to legislation I wrote, Virginia is getting $4 million to support veteran suicide prevention. Veterans deserve the very best mental health care. I’m glad to see money flowing to Virginia to make it happen.

It is getting more important that the truth about Mefloquine is well known! Stop taking the medicine IMMEDIATELY if you notice any side effects: anxiety, panic, depression, more dreams (&crazier), confusion, restlessness, strange behavior, dizziness, vertigo, loss of balance, ringing in the ears,...

Mongabay@mongabay.com

Severe drought and state neglect are worsening malaria and hepatitis B outbreaks among Peru’s Indigenous Matsés. Health experts warn that climate-driven river drops and mosquito surges also put neighboring isolated Amazonian groups at fatal risk. @aimeegabay.bsky.social reports for #Mongabay.

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While we are not the only nation who treats their ground #troops, especially non-coms, as readily expendable, we are one of the few who discard their #veterans once they’re done serving. And it’s an absolute #shame. #tbi #veteransmatter #loveourveterans #FuckTrump apnews.com/article/iran...

apnews.comIran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troopsMilitary officials say the majority of American troops wounded in the Iran war have suffered traumatic brain injuries.

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🧠 It's #WorldBrainDay! Brain health is essential to how we learn, work, connect, and thrive. Every discovery brings us closer to earlier diagnoses, better prevention, and care that reaches every community. Put your curiosity to the test with this quiz. 🔗 vist.ly/5c44s #neurosky

"prior widespread use of the drug in military ... recommendation that health-care providers screen for mefloquine exposure, particularly when assessing a patient who appears to have PTSD or other chronic neuropsychiatric disorders whose diagnosis may be plausibly confounded by prior intoxication."

neupsykey.comThe Mefloquine Intoxication Syndrome: A Significant Potential Confounder in the Diagnosis and Management of PTSD and Other Chronic Deployment-Related Neuropsychiatric DisordersAcute mefloquine intoxication may produce vivid, hyper-realistic nightmares that may precede a manic, paranoid, dissociative or confusional psychosis, often marked by horrific auditory and visual h…

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The brain controls everything. As a result, the symptoms of mefloquine toxicity (Quinism) are broad and substantial.

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I was offered a position as a staff psychologist within a VA outpatient mental clinic in 2018, during Trump 1.0. I was told I’d need to maintain a caseload of 150-200 patients. I turned down the job. It was hard to imagine care standards getting worse. But it clearly has gotten much much worse.

ProPublica@propublica.org

NEW: Hundreds of mental health professionals have left the Department of Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump took office, leaving staff “at a breaking point” and some veterans waiting as long as six months for help.

With the brain damage caused by mef, the connected epilepsy, and the medications I have to take to prevent seizures and cope with anxiety/depression, Alzheimer's is high on my list of future concerns.

Dee Chan@deechan17.bsky.social

This amazing scientific advance may one day lead to either more effective treatments or dare I say perhaps a cure. This is why it is vitally important to fund basic scientific research. Scientists Discover Way To Reverse Chemical Process Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease share.google/Vm0hfSMfkGIc...

"In addition to monitoring how metals trigger protein buildup, the researchers examined how compounds called chelators can interfere with or even undo that process." A chelator is "chemical compound that binds tightly to metal ions... chelating agents are used to remove toxic metals from the body."

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This amazing scientific advance may one day lead to either more effective treatments or dare I say perhaps a cure. This is why it is vitally important to fund basic scientific research. Scientists Discover Way To Reverse Chemical Process Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease share.google/Vm0hfSMfkGIc...

share.googleScientists Discover Way To Reverse Chemical Process Linked With Alzheimer’s DiseaseBy watching Alzheimer’s-related protein clumping unfold second by second, researchers have uncovered new clues about the role of metal ions.

May 2018 "The anti-malarial drug has not been licensed for use in Ireland since 2016 but continues to be used by the Defence Forces, who have administered it to up to 7,000 soldiers since 1993, he said." #mefloquine #lariam #mefloquinetoxicity #quinism #ireland #irishdefenceforces

irishlegal.comLawyer and ex-soldier issues 75 proceedings over army’s use of ‘toxic’ anti-malarial drugNorman Spicer A lawyer and former soldier has issued proceedings on behalf of 75 former soldiers who say they suffered adverse effects from an anti-malarial drug.

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I WAS LIKE HM I WONDER IF THWRES A TERM TO SHORTEN WHAT I TRY TO EXPLAIN HAPPENED TO ME IN M YOUTH AS A JOKE HU H well there ya have it pfft

mental disabilities and a youth of wrong diagnosed cocktail of prescribed drugs- may have eroded my scientific nerd ass brain but my soul still has a glimmer of it

Despite the DoD designating mefloquine a drug of "last resort" in 2013, I do not trust that the current administration will not decide to cut costs by claiming doxycycline and atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone) are unavailable. Every service member that may be sent to the Middle East needs to be aware!

voronoiapp.comMalaria Is Still Endemic in 83 CountriesSignificant progress has been made in the fight against malaria over the last two decades. According to a new report by the World Health Organization, the…

This is referencing the WP post here: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... You can also read more about this decision in MilitaryTimes: www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...

Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.gov

It took the full might of the Veteran community to get them to back down on this. Otherwise, they were set to cut disability benefits... merely a week before throwing a new generation of troops into war. And they really think we believe they care about those who serve?

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To all our friends in Vancouver, stay safe and stay warm.

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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.

projects.propublica.orgWhere Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublicaThe FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.

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NEW: Without USAID funding to help buy food for refugees, the World Food Program rushed to prioritize families based on need, determining that only half the population would get food. Refugees learned which half they were in from a number stamped on the back of their ration card.

propublica.orgAfter Trump Officials Cut Food Aid to Kenya, Children Starved to Death“Brutal and traumatizing”: Interviews and a trove of internal documents show government officials and aid workers desperately tried to warn Trump advisers about impending disaster and death.

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More evidence that they knew about mefloquine crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) early in the distribution to thousands of soldiers and citizens. From the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology published in 1997. academic.oup.com/jpp/article-... (For a tip about accessing blocked articles dm me.)

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Lina Stern, a biochemist and neurophysiologist, was one of the first researchers to identify what is now known as the blood-brain barrier, and conducted pioneering research on the central nervous system. adalovelaceday.subst...

adalovelaceday.substack.comProf Lina Stern, Neurophysiologist and BiochemistA world-renowned scientist during her lifetime, Lina Stern was one of the first researchers to identify what is now known as the blood-brain barrier.