Vaccine Injury of Kira Johnson

Very active mother of 3 boys, 7, 9, and 12 at the time of injury. I was injured on 06/15/2021, 19 days after my second dose of the Covid-19 vaccination. I was very active in my boy’s school, assisting in their classrooms regularly. I shuttled them to and from school daily, and attended their after school activities and sports. When I wasn’t at their school I was cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, tending the vegetable garden, and taking care of our three dogs. I always assisted my husband with our home renovations and enjoyed outdoor activities (hiking, riding bikes, tennis etc) with our family.

I was injured on my right foot on 06/15/2021, kicking a soccer ball inadvertently kicking the concrete. Immediately knew this was not a “normal” pain feeling. My symptoms consisted of severe pain, being unable to bear weight on my foot, swelling, pins and needles, electric shock/ lightning sensation, hypersensitivity, skin color changes, change in skin texture, changes in skin temperature, sensitivity to hot and cold, joint stiffness, and excessive perspiration. Shortly after, I noticed the symptoms spread/ transferred to my left foot. In December 2021, an injury to my left toe accelerated the spread of the symptoms in my left foot. I underwent an EMG study, multiple MRI’s, Triple Phase Bone Scan, X-rays, and eventually diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) in the fall of 2021. Currently, my CRPS affects both legs from the knees down. I have since been confined to a wheelchair since December of 2021.

Laying down with feet elevated, swimming, and medications.

Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks, Spinal Cord Stimulator, and physical therapy.

A good support system will help you with your life’s journey. Research your diagnosis. Advocate for yourself. Find doctors that are knowledgeable of your diagnosis. Be persistent with your insurance. Seek a specialist in CRPS. Don’t let your doctors push/ pressure you to take prescription narcotics. I personally refuse to take prescription narcotics. Prescription narcotics can limit your treatment options. Additionally, I learned from a consultation at USC, prescription narcotics can delay Ketamine Infusion treatments.