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Report #2828637

Received Feb 27, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
51 yrs
State
CA
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Apr 21, 2021
Onset
May 29, 2021
Days to onset
38
Hospital days
10

Vaccines (2)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
COVID19COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH))PFIZER\BIONTECH1—SYR / RA
COVID19COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH))PFIZER\BIONTECH2—SYR / RA

Symptoms (23)

Blood testCardiac function testChest X-rayComputerised tomogramComputerised tomogram spineDehydrationDiarrhoeaDysphagiaElectrocardiogramFeeling coldGuillain-Barre syndromeHead discomfortHeadacheLumbar punctureMagnetic resonance imaging headMagnetic resonance imaging neckMuscle tightnessPain in extremityParaesthesiaSlow speechSpinal cord compressionUrinary tract infectionUrine analysis

Symptom narrative

Here is a summary of the medical events for your VAERS application: Vaccine: 2/21/21 Booster 5/12/21 Symptoms Started: June 6, 2021 - woke up with sore forearms, difficulty swallowing, facial pulling, and slow speech. Urgent Care: June 7, 2021 ? Admitted, diagnosed with dehydration, given IV fluids and antibiotics for diarrhea. Symptoms Continued: June 7?10, 2021 ? Symptoms did not improve, continued diarrhea. Primary Doctor Appointment: June 10, 2021 ? Sent to ER. Tests: Blood work, EKG, heart test, chest X-ray, CT scan, urine sample. Diagnosis: Severe UTI, treated with antibiotics (oral and shot), advised to follow up with a neurologist for GBS. Follow-up: June 12, 2021 ? Felt the same, ER visit for an MRI as recommended by the primary doctor. Admission: June 12, 2021 ? Admitted received MRI of head and neck, spinal CT scan, and morphine for head pain. Transfer to CCU: June 13, 2021 ? Possible surgery for spinal cord compression, but doctors decided to delay surgery. Additional tests ordered to determine infection type. Lumbar Test: June 14, 2021 ? Fluid removed from spine, experienced tingling down the left leg and a cold sensation on the head. Severe headache treated with 100mg Tylenol, some relief. Symptoms Returned: June 14, 2021 ? Felt better in the morning but some symptoms, like a heavy head, returned in the evening after a visit from Dr. Status Update: June 15, 2021 ? Woke up feeling fair, PA updated on the status of the condition. diagnosed with GBS disease and attended Physical Therapy for months after

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