Report #2868529

Received Oct 27, 2025

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Overview

Sex: Male
Age: 67 yrs
State: NC
Recovered: Not recovered
Vaccinated: Oct 2, 2025
Onset: Oct 5, 2025
Days to onset: 3
Hospital days: —

Vaccines (1)

Type	Name	Manufacturer	Dose	Lot	Route / Site
VARZOS	ZOSTER (SHINGRIX)	GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS	1	—	SYR / LA

Symptoms (4)

ArthralgiaInjection site painPainSleep disorder

Symptom narrative

Ongoing and severe pain in the deltoid muscle and shoulder area of the left arm. Started October 5 and continues through today. Range of motion has been reduced 50% and pain is experienced when moving arm up and down or sideways. Cannot carry objects more than 10 pounds without registering pain. Cannot put on clothes without experienciing pain or discomfort. Sleep is interrupted by severe and chronic pain (8 on a 10 point scale).

Current illness

None

Medical history

None

Other medications

No prescriptions; ibuprofen as needed; probiotic supplement daily; daily vitamins (C, B12, D3); other daily supplements (fish oil, gaba, turmeric).

Allergies

No allergies; vegan and plant-based diet.

Lab data

None so far.