These symptoms advanced to a burning sensation in my fingertips, radiated to my left arm, and throughout the remainder of my body. The pain in my ankles and joints, at times, is excruciating. On many nights, I am unable to sleep through the night due to the pain. I have trouble keeping food in my system. I have problems such as joint and muscle pain, swelling of my hands and feet, dizziness, memory loss, sleep disorders, one black out, night sweats, chest pains and shortness of breath.
Environmental changes cause the symptoms to increase with severity.
My condition continues to worsen. Problems and ailments have developed throughout most of my body. I continue to try to stay active and in shape. However, it is not easy. During Operation Southern Watch of last year, a small group of soldiers from the 123 rd Signal Battalion was deployed to support the 3 rd Infantry Division communications links.