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Report #2854338

Received Aug 15, 2025

HospitalizedER / ED visitOffice visitDisabled
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
50 yrs
State
NC
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Dec 19, 2021
Onset
Dec 20, 2021
Days to onset
1
Hospital days
2

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
COVID19COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH))PFIZER\BIONTECH33303080SYR / RA

Symptoms (16)

ArthralgiaAstheniaBrain fogCognitive disorderFatigueGastrointestinal disorderGeneral physical health deteriorationImaging procedure abnormalInflammatory marker increasedLaboratory test abnormalLoss of personal independence in daily activitiesMobility decreasedMyositisNeuralgiaPyrexiaUndifferentiated connective tissue disease

Symptom narrative

Patient: Female, midlife (menopausal transition), history of mild autoimmune-like symptoms prior to vaccination. Vaccine: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine — two doses plus booster. Timeline: o After first and second doses: mild, manageable symptoms. o After booster: rapid and severe health decline leading to hospitalization. Post-booster symptoms included (not a complete list): o Autoimmune-like flare, later diagnosed as Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease o Extremely elevated inflammation markers o Gastrointestinal issues o Muscle inflammation affecting mobility o Recurrent fevers (1–2+ times per month for over a year) o Severe fatigue o Cognitive impairment (brain fog) o Joint pain o Nerve pain o Prolonged recover with persistent mobility limitations and reduced daily function o Ongoing symptoms; unlikely to fully recover Notes: I believe the combination of menopausal hormone changes and underlying autoimmune vulnerability contributed to a severe adverse immune response after receiving the vaccine. Symptoms worsened significantly after the booster, culminating in an autoimmune crisis. I attempted to report this earlier but was unable to complete the process due to illness and cognitive issues. Submitting now to ensure this case is documented. The event was debilitating and recovery is still incomplete..

Current illness

Raynauds,osteoarthritis,Peri-menopause,Rashes

Medical history

Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy 2/22/2021 to relieve muscle spasms, Fissurectomy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Anxiety

Other medications

Emergen-CImmune+,Tums, ibuprofen&Alprzolam(occasional)

Allergies

Sulfa Drugs, seasonal allergies

Lab data

Multiple abnormal labs & tests over the course of illness (too numerous to list here), includes elevated inflammation markers, +autoimmune markers, muscle inflammation images & more.