Received Apr 9, 2026
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLUX | INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | UNK | — | IM |
I had my flu shot in store at 5pm on 1/5/2026. I had an active day of walking 3 miles with a friend, pickleball, and heavy chores as was normal for me but 24 hours after the shot I began having severe headaches, distorted vision with circular light flashes, and pulsatile tinnitus and positional head pressure was added to the mix on the following day. I waited until 1-7 to see my neurologist at the neuroscience institute who prescribed a triptan and told me to call if it didn't help. The next day 1-8 I called and she got me a same day CT-V that showed blood clots in the arteries that drain the blood into the jugulars. 1-9 I had surgery by Dr to break up the clots and restore blood flow. The clots in the smaller veins and capillaries were not able to be removed. I am not on blood thinners, weak, and trying to regain strength. I cannot help but to think that the flu shot contributed to this. I haven't gotten the flu shot in many years.
Gerd, familY hx of blood clots, pcos, migraines No smoking, no drinking, no drugs, not pregnant, no birth control
Codeine, penicillin, erythromycin, protonox
CT-V, 08-Jan-206, POS for obstructive clots