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Kate Connolly


What was your life like before you received the COVID-19 vaccine?

I cannot take vaccines due to my autoimmune disease My immunologist was against me taking it. I was forced to get it.

Describe the symptoms and the timeline of the reaction.

Immediately I experienced a drop in my immunity measured by labs orrdered by my immunologist I had vertigo and had to see a specialist; tinnitus which hasn’t resolved; paralysis of my left hip through left foot. My left foot was entirely numb & the pain from the left buttock/hip was constant. I couldn’t sit on the toilet or sit to play piano. I tried to help myself with easier hikes. I was treated by a neurologist who wasn’t sure if the issues would be permanent. He ran nerve tests & ordered Gabapentin. One doctor told me that doctors were threatened that they would lose their licenses if they disagreed with anything pronounced CDC. I did report my adverse reactions in the Federal AVERS (sp?) database.

Describe the solutions that helped your symptoms

I had multiple Epley manuveurs to address the vertigo but it resurfaces I had Gabapentin & my personal belief in moving through pain but I am not 100% better Tinnitus - no solution Sleep issues - no real solutions

Which solutions were not helpful?

Hard to say since I have had mixed results

What would you like others to know?

Never be mandated to take vaccines or other medical treatments that are not thoroughly vetted without the sway of politics
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