Danni

I got vaccinated because I listened to and trusted the government. I wanted to do the ‘right thing’ for the country and do my part to reopen the economy. I got the Pfizer vaccine on the 3rd of September 2021 in my left arm. Immediately my whole body broke out in a sweat and I felt nauseous to the point that I wanted to vomit. The doctor told me that I would be fine and let me go after 15 minutes in observation. 

I went home and within the hour my left arm got so sore that I couldn’t lift it unless I used my other arm to move it. I was in a lot of pain for the next couple of days. Symptoms ranged from migraines to fevers. I got next to no sleep. Instead of improving, things seemed to be worsening. I kept telling myself that it would all pass. I took Panadol but it didn’t do anything. After a few days these symptoms eventually passed. However, I still did not feel myself and I was extremely fatigued to the point that I wanted to sleep all day long.  If you knew me that is a far cry from the person that I usually am.

I was due for my second vaccination on the 24th September 2021 but on the 23rd September 2021, I suffered an excruciating migraine and developed very bad tinnitus. The following day I experienced sharp stabbing intermittent chest pains. Unsure what was happening, I postponed my second vaccination. I waited for my symptoms to ease but my chest pains increased.  I went to ED on the evening of the 25th September 2021 because my chest pains didn’t ease. On arrival I advised them that I was scheduled for my second vaccination but because I was having really bad chest pains, I didn’t want to risk having it. They seemed responsive to my concerns and tested for any life-threatening abnormalities. They did blood tests, ECG, reflex and all the results came back clear. Because they could

I’m 34 years old and had no health issues whatsoever prior to having the COVID-19 vaccination. I was training five days a week on average, I was very social, studying psychology part-time and working full-time. I always had plans. However, now that I’ve been injured because of the vaccine I have to live from day to day not knowing what is going to happen to me next. 

I got vaccinated because I listened to and trusted the government. I wanted to do the ‘right thing’ for the country and do my part to reopen the economy. I got the Pfizer vaccine on the 3rd September 2021 in my left arm. Immediately my whole body broke out in a sweat and I felt nauseous to the point that I wanted to vomit. The doctor told me that I would be fine and let me go after 15 minutes in observation. 

I went home and within the hour my left arm got so sore that I couldn’t lift it unless I used my other arm to move it. I was in a lot of pain for the next couple of days. Symptoms ranged from migraines to fevers. I got next to no sleep. Instead of improving, things seemed to be worsening. I kept telling myself that it would all pass. I took Panadol but it didn’t do anything. After a few days these symptoms eventually passed. However, I still did not feel myself and I was extremely fatigued to the point that I wanted to sleep all day long.  If you knew me that is a far cry from the person that I usually am.

I was due for my second vaccination on the 24th September 2021 but on the 23rd September 2021, I suffered an excruciating migraine and developed very bad tinnitus. The following day I experienced sharp stabbing intermittent chest pains. Unsure what was happening, I postponed my second vaccination. I waited for my symptoms to ease but my chest pains increased.  I went to ED on the evening of the 25th September 2021 because my chest pains didn’t ease. On arrival I advised them that I was scheduled for my second vaccination but because I was having really bad chest pains, I didn’t want to risk having it. They seemed responsive to my concerns and tested for any life-threatening abnormalities. They did blood tests, ECG, reflex and all the results came back clear. Because they could doctor to find me any available ENT specialist as I didn’t want to wait for an appointment, and was fortunate to be able to see one within a few days. 

Again, all the tests performed by the ENT specialist came back clear and I was advised they couldn’t help my situation. The specialist’s report said that all my symptoms were a result of stress. I personally followed up with the ENT specialist asking him in what demeanour should patients with pain display. His response was to arrange a referral to an audiologist.

I went to the audiologist the following week and she was very helpful and quite sympathetic to my situation. Although she couldn’t assist me, she suggested my symptoms could be a result of vestibular migraines and provided me with details of a

neurologist. She also suggested I see a homeopath as she was seeing a rise in patients post-vaccination. 

I managed to get an appointment with a neurologist on the 17th December 2021. By then the pain was so unbearable I had moved in with my parents to take time off work. During the lead up to my appointment with the neurologist I was in and out of the doctor’s surgery seeking alternative treatments in addition to painkillers as nothing would help. I was trying everything I could to help subside the pain. The doctor prescribed Endep (an anti-depressant) which caused a negative reaction. I suffered blurry vision, photophobia (sensitivity to lights) and a horrible cramping neck pain. 

When I finally saw the neurologist, he conducted a battery of tests. He was optimistic that the symptoms would subside within a month or two. Following the appointment with the neurologist I again saw my GP as I had bad pressure in my face. She blatantly told me I had a tension headache and that perhaps I should see psychologist. I didn’t want to keep disputing the doctor’s opinion, so I organised to speak to the psychologist as recommended, to see if they could help me deal with my chronic pain. As a result of our discussions, the psychologist determined that my symptoms were not stress-related, but that stress was the result of these symptoms.

Fast forward a month and around Christmas I received the neurologist’s report. To my disappointment it stated that my migraines are a result of stress and so the journey continues. Since then, I have seen an immunologist. She advised to focus on symptom management and suggest I see a pain management specialist. She also reached out to Pfizer at my request. They provided two case studies. One was about a subject who had developed headaches after having had the Pfizer vaccine and these were cured after taking ibuprofen. The other subject experienced tinnitus post the Pfizer vaccination and this was resolved by taking prednisone (steroid). However, these reports are downplayed to anyone who actually has a serious vaccine-related injury which is ongoing post-vaccination.

After seeing the neurologist, I had an MRI of my neck as my doctor was convinced the cause of the migraines, numbness and pins and needles radiating down my arm, was spurs in my C6/7 vertebrae. On the back of the MRI, I also saw a top orthopaedic surgeon. The appointment lasted 20 minutes and cost me $350 only for him to tell me my symptoms are beyond his understanding or something he can treat. However, it was good to know that there are no issues with my neck and that this is not what is causing pins and needles in my arms and legs.

To date I am still suffering all the same symptoms. There’s been some improvement but every so often there are days where the pain is unbearable. I have been to the hospital five times in the last six months. I’ve had every blood test and scan possible. It’s great to

know they are coming back clear, but at the same time it’s disheartening as it means I am back to square one and still trying to find out what is wrong. Doctors can only diagnose if there is something to go by and because the test are clear they conclude that the symptoms are the result of stress. 

I’ve had to resign from my job to focus on my heath. As I am not responding to anything else, I’ve started hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments five days a week, acupuncture twice weekly and Chinese herbs. I’m going to see another neurologist to get help using other treatments as I can’t deal with the daily uncertainty of my pain and because natural therapies are a long-term game. Another thing I have looked into, and yet to try, is intravenous vitamin C to help with inflammation. I’ve read a few journal articles stating successful treatment with vitamin C in cancer patients. I am willing to try anything. At the moment it is all trial and error. I don’t remember what it feels like not waking up in pain with my ears constantly blocked, along with headaches and migraines, pressure in head and face and a stiff neck. 

I’ve contacted every single government department including NSW Health, the Department of Health, the Federal Health Minister’s office, the TGA, the Australian Immunisation Register, Services Australia and Camperdown Hospital. They have all responded that there is nothing they can do and to fill in a vaccine injury claims form. However, a GP needs to sign off on this and they are all reluctant to do so as there needs to be a direct link of the symptoms to the vaccine. There is a lot of red tape and taboo surrounding this issue and unfortunately, we are in the middle, suffering.

My journey continues however it’s been up a steep hill that has cost me thousands of dollars and all with no support. @Jab_injuries_Australia was the only site I found that offers support, knowing I am not alone. I am forever grateful of their quest to get the truth out there about the harm and suffering these vaccines have caused. It’s the lack of support from the government in addressing these issues which I find most disheartening.