Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Nerve injury, Nervous system disorder, Pain, Pericardial effusion, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: I was not able to lift my left arm for 3 days unless I used my right hand to lift it.  These are the symptoms that have followed since this time.  I received the Pfizer Covid booster on December 28, 2021. The injection site was so sore that I could not lift my arm unless I used my other hand and arm to lift. This was the case for the next 3 days. On January 15th I started getting sick. Went to Dr., my family doctor at that time and he thought I had sinus infection, but I tested positive for Covid. I felt awful. I was put on antibiotics that this time and between this time and August 2022 I had so many sinus infections and bronchial issues and felt awful during this time. Truly little energy. I started experiencing shortness of breath at this time. On April 29, 2022, I was experiencing chest pain and thought I was having a heart attack. My husband took me to the ER of MC where I was admitted and after multiple tests it was determined that I had fluid around my heart. I was on medication for 180 days to get rid of this fluid. I had to do two 90-day treatments of Colchicine which caused diarrhea and vomiting during this time. I had to have numerous heart tests during this time because of the unknown. I had never had any issues with heart fluid until this time. If I need to have records pulled from Dr. at this time I can and with Heart Clinic. During this time, I began struggling to carry my grandkids who I had never had issues with before this point. I missed so many events with my grandkids because I did not have the strength to go. My husband and I own a small a company and I do the invoicing each day. I had to step back from doing this and missed months at a time not being able to help. My husband had to pick up the slack from this.  On August 9, 2022, I had to see Dr. Still continuing symptoms that would not go away.    On August 18, 2022, I had to see Dr. Still continuing symptoms that just would not go away.  On September 1, 2022, I had blood work done during another office visit to Dr. office ? at this time he checked on red blood cell counts, white blood cells, and platelets.  On September 8, 2022, I had to have an Echo Cardiology at MC and a heart Ultrasound to check fluid. On September 19, 2022, I had an appointment with Heart Clinic for a follow up from the test ran on September 8th.  On October 10, 2022, I had another appointment with Heart Clinic for a review on how I was doing.  On October 31, 2022, had to have more blood work to follow up and issues.  On December 1, 2022, I had to have another Echo of the heart through MC.  On December 6, 2022, I saw Dr. with Heart Clinic for a follow up on the Echo of the heart,  On December 9, 2022, I saw Dr. had a follow up to see how I was doing.   On February 6, 2023, I saw Dr. with Arthritis Clinic because I was experiencing so much joint pain. Another specialist has been added. Still at the point of no energy with joint pain. Activity is limited to what I can do with bother my grandkids and work.  On March 13, 2023, I saw Dr. for a follow up test.   On March 24, 2023, I had to have lab work at MC.  On April 4, 2023, had a following up with Dr. with Heart Clinic. Still experiencing lack of energy and strength.   On April 11, 2023, had a follow up with Dr. He performed blood work.   On June 4, 2023, I saw Dr. had a chest x-ray done thinking I might have pneumonia.   On June 26, 2023, I saw Dr. again not well at all.  On July 11, 2023, I switched family doctors to someone that would listen to my issues. I saw FNP. She ran a test for everything that is going on with my body. I have no energy and am barely able to do everyday things.   On July 11, 2023, FNP sent me for chest x-rays. No pneumonia. I have no lung capacity.   On July 20, 2023, I saw Dr. for a high heart rate. If I did anything it took every ounce of energy out of me.  On July 25, 2023, had a heart rhythm analysis done because of heart rates.  On July 28, 2023, saw Dr. to figure out what is going on for shortness of breath.  On August 3, 2023, had an echo cardiogram ran at MC.  On August 3, 2023, follow-up on the heart ultrasound.  On September 11, 2023, had an MRI Scan of Heart with Before and After Contrast.   On September 13, 2023, a blood test for calcium.  On September 13, 2023, follow up on all tests with Dr. before our trip. Still having so many issues.  On September 18, 2023, a Heart Cath checked the inside of the heart trying to figure out what is going on. This was done at MC.   We were getting ready to go on vacation and my ability to walk to places was hard. I missed so much because I was not able to walk up steps.  Went through airport in a wheelchair. This was the start of leg muscles not working.   On October 2, 2023, had a follow up with PA with Heart Clinic to go over test results.  On October 11, 2023, had a follow up with NP to see how my body was doing.   On November 9, 2023, had a follow up with Dr. to see how the heart is doing.  Tried treadmill was only able to do for about a week because of leg weakness of muscles and nerves.  On January 2, 2024, saw APN with a sinus infection and bronchitis ? had so much wheezing afraid that it would go to pneumonia. I started getting sick on December 15, 2023, and just could not get well ? it continued getting worse.  On January 9, 2024, saw APN because I still was not doing much better. Was prescribed another round of medicine. It took about another 2 weeks to feel better.  On February 26, 2024, I saw Dr. for a follow-up, He has been my family doctor since FNP moved on to another location. I have little leg muscle strength. Getting up from a chair has become an issue. Have both muscle and nerve damage. Also, the things that I thought were bruises on hands and arms were vascular issues. I have started physical therapy, and I am seeing some improvement.  On March 24, 2024, I went on a girl?s trip and we came back on March 27, 2024. My legs were so swollen with red hot spots on them. FNP told me to lay on the floor with my legs up a wall. I did this on the couch trying to get swelling down. It has taken my legs until April 4, 2024, to return to normal. Also, the vascular spots on my arms were so much worse than wh. I left.  Traveling will be an issue if my body reacts like this.   On April 4th I had my regular dentist appointment and because of the dry mouth that Covid has caused I have issues with cavities underneath a crown and some decay between teeth that has not been an issue again. I am also now having to use prescription toothpaste.