First Dose of Moderna on 8/26/21
Palmetto, Florida
Q: What was your life like before you got the vaccine?
Very active, loved hiking and leading yoga classes. My husband and I have a furniture making business
Q: What was your reaction, symptoms, & timeline?
Pain in calves, cramping, pins and needles in my arms and hands. Have to use a cane to walk.
Q: What was your life like after you got the vaccine?
I can not walk without a cane. I have cerebral ataxia and my balance and coordination is affected. Can’t teach my yoga classes. So depressing and frustrating. I went from a healthy person one day and two days after the vaccine, I can barely walk.
Q: Share your experience with any medical care and any diagnoses you have received:
Have been seen by a Dr at pain management who referred me to neurologist. Pain management Dr started me on Gabapentin and Flexeril. Saw a neurologist on 11/4/2021. He has diagnosed me with cerebellar ataxia. I have reflexes in my knees or ankles. Also diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. I am to have CT scan and EMG testing.
Q: Was your reaction reported, and what was the response?
Neurologist I saw feels it is from the vaccine. Not sure if he reported it.
Q: Is there anything that has helped, and have your symptoms improved?
The Gabapentin takes the edge off at times. But really nothing seems to help.
Q: What do you wish others knew?
I wish the side effects of Moderna would’ve been shared. I have autoimmune disorders and we were not included in the trials. So I feel I’m a guinea pig right now. Facing the unknown is frightening.
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