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Report #2896031

Received May 9, 2026

HospitalizedER / ED visitOffice visitDisabled
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
67 yrs
State
WA
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Oct 5, 2025
Onset
Oct 7, 2025
Days to onset
2
Hospital days
10

Vaccines (2)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
COVID19COVID19 (COVID19 (MODERNA MNEXSPIKE))MODERNAN/A3052733IM / LA
FLU3INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE)SANOFI PASTEURN/AU8837CAIM / LA

Symptoms (19)

Chest X-rayElectrocardiogramElectromyogram abnormalGuillain-Barre syndromeHypoaesthesiaImmunoglobulin therapyImpaired driving abilityLumbar punctureMagnetic resonance imaging headMagnetic resonance imaging spinalMobility decreasedMusculoskeletal disorderNerve conduction studiesNerve injuryOrthosis userPeroneal nerve palsyWalking aid userWheelchair userX-ray limb

Symptom narrative

Initial symptoms started with numbness in arms, hands, legs and feet. Went to Hospital Emergency Room on 10/14/2025 and was admitted to the hospital on that day. Symptoms worsened until right foot no longer functioned (drop foot), left foot had limited use, right hand limited use and left hand did not function and numbness persisted in those extremities. While in hospital, and after two MRIs and a spinal tap, it was determined to most likely be Guillan Barre Syndrome and IV treatments, IVIG, were given for five days. Released to rehab facility for physical therapy on 10/24/2025 was there until 12/10/2025. Restricted to bed and wheelchair because of mobility issues caused from (cont.) substantial nerve damage to my extremities. As of today 05/09/2026, lower part of right leg remains numb and the right foot is still drop foot (completely numb and unable to use), requiring a brace. Some recovery in left foot, but foot is still completely numb, as is part of the leg. Some recovery in right hand, but still mostly numb and limited use. Very limited recovery in left hand unable to bend all the fingers and still completely numb. A brace is needed to allow me to walk with a walker. In-home physical therapy is still ongoing. Unable to drive, so completely reliant on others for transportation to appointments.

Current illness

None

Medical history

Celiac and auto-immune hepatitis

Other medications

Progesterone, Estradiol, Azathioprine, Gabapentin, Escitalopra, Multiple vitamin, BoneUp, allergy pill, Cyclosporine

Allergies

Celiac, dairy, Cephalosporins

Lab data

The following was in hospital: 10/14/25 - ECG; 10/14/25 - X-ray of chest; 10/14/25 - MRI scan of brain w/o contrast; 10/14/25 - MRI scan of upper spinal canal w/o contrast; (cont.) 10/15/25 - removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance; 10/18/25 - x-rays of left and right ankle (3 views for each foot); 10/21/25 - MRI scans of lower, middle and upper spinal canal w/o contrast. 12/04/25 - Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies done and needle measurement of electrical activity in arm and leg muscles. Confirmed nerve damage to arms, hands, legs and feet. Five days of IVIG IV treatment.