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Jennifer Furno

First Dose of AstraZeneca in March of 2021

Second Dose of AstraZeneca in May of 2021

Booster of Moderna in November of 2021

United Kingdom

35 yrs old


Q: What was your life like before you got the vaccine?

I had thyroid disease but no other issues. I was otherwise happy and healthy.


Q: What was your reaction, symptoms, & timeline?

I now have developed GPA vasculitis, (biopsied by skin rashes) joint paint, rashing, fatigue and numbness from the vaccine. Every day, I’m in constant pain.


Q: Tell us about any tests, diagnoses, and/or Medical Care received:

I’ve been seen dermatology, rheumatology, immunology. and I have had a punch skin biopsy confirming my disease. I have had CT x 2, MRI x 3, and colonoscopy.


Q: Was your reaction reported, and what was the response?

A yellow card has been completed by Rheumatology to report that the vaccine has caused GPA vasculitis, a very rare illness.


Q: Are there any treatments we should know about that helped or hurt your health?

I find taking a vegan diet helped me, I take vitamin D, NAC, mung bean, vit C, turmeric, quercetin helps.


Q: Have you had Covid before?

I had Covid last summer, and the vaccine injury was comparable to it. My skin rash exasperated and symptoms caused by the vaccine worsened.


Q: What do you wish others knew?

Push hard with medical professionals for a diagnosis. Biopsy your skin. I’m really keen to try plasma exchange in the future.


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