Danville,
17821
Pennsylvania,
United States
*Not a complaint*
I had left prior short term reviews on both doses, now I am finally able to detail my entire reaction which was shocking to me honestly. Arthritis/fibro/immune compromised patients be advised.
After dose 1 on 3 Mar, it simply made my left hand ballooned then arthritic (never had arthritic hands before this) and it seemed as if it was going to relent, but kept coming and going, then eventually this spread to both hands and ankles. I gained 3 pounds of water weight. The pain was maddening from day 8 on, coming and going.
Day 12 I had routine nonsteroidal spinal injections. MISTAKE. I wouldn't advise doing this but it was urgent as I needed the injections to have the capability to drive to dose 2. My whole left side's injection sites swelled and scabbed over several days. (never had that happen in 12 years of receiving them) I could not sit down, lie down, or touch the sites but it resolved quickly in my opinion. The hand pain stayed the course until...
Dose 2 I was thankful to receive and looked forward to my newfound freedom. 1 Apr I had the minor eye floaters on the way home just like dose 1. I felt like a dead dog so fell asleep on the couch as soon as I walked through the door. 7 hours later developed chills and mild fever and leg (quads) pain. No big deal I thought as this happens to everyone. I began consuming electrolytes and rode the fever out with the aid of Ibuprofen. My last review ended with me saying I expect a 1 to 2 day recovery. That is not what really happened.
Following dose 2 ( lot # EP7534) I suffered an entire body inflammatory response.
The leg pain became so severe I had difficulty walking or doing anything at all for 8 days. Any attempt at physical activity doubled the pain. This is when I had my first Dr appointment and I was told to be patient and it should resolve in 2 to 4 WEEKS, and if not I need to be tested for Rheumatoid. I waited patiently and prayed for this to end. As a former athlete, I will admit to being way less sore after running a marathon.
The legs began to ease up but it traveled back to my hands, then to my lower back, then to my knees and feet. Called our Covid hotline at least 4 times during the 3 week course of this barrage and was told that this kind of reaction is almost unheard of. It then hit my hips. This was so excruciating for a week I had to lift my legs by hand to get up, and once again I could walk but didn't desire to. Next doctor appointment, was advised if the pain will not resolve in a timely manner, I need a full examination and bloodwork for gout and 7 other tests were ordered.
While laid up, incidentally my Father received dose 1 of Moderna. He was symptom free until Day 8, then, had the exact same reaction but on a lesser scale. It was then I started to believe something in our genetics is causing it. Day 52, it FINALLY began subsiding. The swelling reduced and became localized to the right knee (prior injury) and the left hand.
Overall, this was a severe reaction but I do not solely blame the vaccine. I am a 43 year old woman with Fibromyalgia and a slew of other compromising health issues. These companies did their ultimate best to save lives, perhaps mine included. Although devastated to seemingly have permanent damage to the knuckles of my left hand, tissue of the right knee and knuckles of my foot, there has been far greater devastation from Covid, including losing a family member.
I am extremely hesitant towards the booster, but I need the protection to feel at peace with sending my children back to school. I will follow my doctor's advice and the Covid team's direction to fill out the VAERS surveys for both doses. This information is found in small print on the back of the card.
