Received Jul 8, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTAP | DTAP (DAPTACEL) | SANOFI PASTEUR | 1 | Unknown | IM |
I received a Tdap vaccine in my left shoulder on April 16th, 2024. Within hours I began experiencing persistent shoulder and neck pain that did not improve with time. The pain limited my ability to lift my arm, turn my head, sleep comfortably, and perform daily activities. I returned to the same provider multiple times over the next three months. A CT scan was performed within the first two months, but no clear diagnosis was made and I was not offered further treatment or imaging like MRI or ultrasound. The pain continued for over 15 months, radiating into my neck , upper back and shoulders. I later sought care from a sports medicine physician, received a cortisone injection and was prescribed oral steroids. An X-ray showed arthritis, but my symptoms began immediately after the injection and had never occurred prior. At the time of this report, symptoms have recently improved slightly, but I continue to seek evaluation for a possible vaccine related shoulder injury. No soft tissue imaging has been performed yet.
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Multi vitamin whole food, B complex whole food, Cod liver oil, turmeric with lack pepper and ginger, Niacin
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CT Scan of neck and shoulder ? performed approximately June 2024 no acute findings noted, no diagnosis made X-ray of shoulder ? performed July 7 2025; showed signs of degenerative arthritis, but no fracture or dislocation