Received Nov 7, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID19 | COVID19 (COVID19 (MODERNA)) | MODERNA | 2 | 027B21A | — |
polymyalgia rheumatica, right shoulder froze up, pain from shoulder to neck, couldn't move neck, spread to whole body, every muscle and every joint in body hurt; got so sick for 2 weeks, the worst flu; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA (polymyalgia rheumatica, right shoulder froze up, pain from shoulder to neck, couldn't move neck, spread to whole body, every muscle and every joint in body hurt) in a 59-year-old male patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (batch nos. 027B21A and 033C2BA) for COVID-19 prophylaxis. The occurrence of additional non-serious events is detailed below. The patient's past medical history included Spinal operation (spinal surgery). Concurrent medical conditions included Ulcerative colitis (prior to ever receiving a Covid vaccine, otherwise, "in very good shape"). On 15-Apr-2021, the patient received first dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On 13-May-2021, received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. In 2021, the patient experienced POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA (polymyalgia rheumatica, right shoulder froze up, pain from shoulder to neck, couldn't move neck, spread to whole body, every muscle and every joint in body hurt) (seriousness criterion medically significant) and INFLUENZA (got so sick for 2 weeks, the worst flu). The patient was treated with Sarilumab (Kevzara) at an unspecified dose and frequency; Prednisone in 2024 at a dose of 15 milligram; Prednisone in 2025 at a dose of 7 milligram and Prednisone in 2025 at a dose of 2 milligram. In 2021, INFLUENZA (got so sick for 2 weeks, the worst flu) had resolved. At the time of the report, POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA (polymyalgia rheumatica, right shoulder froze up, pain from shoulder to neck, couldn't move neck, spread to whole body, every muscle and every joint in body hurt) had not resolved. DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (normal ranges are provided in parenthesis if available): On an unknown date, Pain assessment: 9 to 10 every day. No concomitant medications provided by the reporter. It was reported that the patient had complications post vaccination. It was reported that the patient was medically retired last year because of vaccination. It was reported that the post vaccination the patient was sick for two weeks. And the patient had the worst flu symptom he ever had in his life. After about 2.5 weeks or 3 weeks the patient right shoulder (where he had the shot injected) froze up. The patient went to the hospital. However, the doctor had no idea about what was wrong with the patient arm and the patient pain continued. A couple months later the patient went back to the hospital, and the doctor could not figure out what was wrong with his arm. The pain started from the shoulder to the patient and then the pain started into his neck, and the patient was unable move his neck. So, the patient went to the doctors, and they told him the pain was because of his spinal surgery. Further it was reported that for the patient the pain went to the neck, and it went down to the hip of the patient. The patient went to another doctor, and they told him the pain was because of his hip and doctor suggested to a need of new hip joint for the patient. The patient had multiple doctors visit due to his pain and the pain was spread for the patient in his whole body. It was reported that the patient every muscle and every joint in his body was hurt. It was reported that on 13-Jul-2021 the patient completely Paralyzed due to Polymyalgia rheumatica. The patient required a massive dose of steroids as treatment medication. The patient was on treatment medication Kevzara and it was reported that if the patient does not have the treatment for medication, then the patient going to be paralyzed. Then the patient was on 15 mg of prednisone. And within a few days, the patient started walking and the patient felt great. And then the prednisone dose was decreased for the patient. And the dose dropped down 1 mg every month for the patient. Then the patient symptoms such as aches and the pain were back. One month ago, the patient went to a brand-new rheumatologist. The rheumatologist told the patient put on 7 mg of prednisone. And the rheumatologist told to the patient to drop it down to 5 mg, then stopped, because he needs to stop the prednisone. The patient should not be on be on prednisone therapy. Hence the prednisone was going down 2 mg. Within 5 days, the patient was paralyzed again. And then he went back to the rheumatologist. Rheumatologist told him to go back to 10 mg, and that was where the patient was at right now.; Reporter's Comments: Causality for Influenza is assessed as not related, due to lack of biological plausibility. The benefit-risk relationship of product is not affected by this report.
Ulcerative colitis (prior to ever receiving a Covid vaccine, otherwise, "in very good shape")
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Spinal operation (spinal surgery)
Test Name: Pain scale; Result Unstructured Data: 9 to 10 every day