Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Insomnia, Lymphadenopathy, Mania, Memory impairment
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I am a sick vet. I don't know what is wrong with me, but it may have to do with my military service. My shot records from 1989 do not show my overseas vaccinations for anthrax or botulism. I had both arms injected with multiple air gun points, but they only listed 4 different shots on that date. The following items are meant to be a comprehensive listing of my symptoms/diagnosis, most of which occur on a daily basis. This list can be independently verified and I will be online with a fax/copier at our home within the next 48 hours: 3 discs in neck with foraminal stenosis, disc protrusion and encroachment on thecal sac - C3/C4, C5/C6, C6/C7. Four herniated discs in Thoracic area at T5/T6, T6/T7, T7/T8, T8/T9. 2 disc protrusions at L3/L4 and L4/L5. Facet Joint Disease at L3/L4, L4/L5, and L5/S1 (most pronounced at L5/S1 level). Foraminal stenosis, severe foramina encroachment, disc protrusions, encroachment on thecal sac area, mild impact on spinal cord, severe encroachment on the spinal canal and moderate impact on the spinal cord, multilevel shallow Schmoral's nodes, etc. Fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel/nerve damage, spoke of possible disc fusion, acid reflux disease, paraesthesia, muscle spasms, degenerative joint disease, degenerative disc disease, received various cortisone shots in back up to 8 at a time, antalogic lumbar scoliosis, questionable non-union of facelet of L5, hypertension, sinusitis, muscle spasms, paresthesias, high cholesterol, high liver enzyme readings 2 years in a row, removal of skin growths under arms, lower back epidural injections, 3 neck epidural injections (scheduled), cervical radiculitis, currently scheduled for head MRI/combo, tested positive for Babinski Reflex (possible MS or other damage), emergency room visit for neck pain, clinical depressive syndrome, dysthymic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, possible brain injury, treatment resistant depression/mania, high anxiety, short-term, recent and working memory problems, chronic pain syndrome, self-defeating personality disorder, nicotine dependence, alcohol dependence, parts of teeth breaking off, pulled tooth, bleeding gums, thin, cracking toenails, liver spot type splotches on tops of feet, episodes of cracked skin that needed treatment. Events that happened within one year of discharge: heavy episodes of sweating, anxiety, and depression, difficulty standing for long periods of time while working as a cook, neck pain and carpal tunnel symptoms appear while working , job loss due to inability to use hands effectively, sprained wrist and carpal tunnel led to unemployment and physical therapy. Other symptoms: chest pains, severe neck pain, severe back pain, shooting pain in both legs (front and back), numbness in hands, feet, buttocks and legs, bone pain in forearms and leg bones, ankles and feet, acute migraine-like and cluster headaches, temple pain, pain in far back/bottom of head, stomach pains and extremely excessive gas, gurgling noisy stomach, muscle tension and intense painful knots, skin growths under each arm, breathing difficulty and SOB, fatigue, loss of balance, impaired coordination, stumbling, slurred speech, dizziness, lightheaded feelings, nodding off at the wheel, daily flu-like feelings, intense wide spread muscle and joint pains, urination problems (frequent), sexual dysfunction, ongoing pain in my sides and rib cage, skin rashes on tops of feet, groin, under arms, hair loss on legs, arthritis of the spine, night sweats/day sweats beyond anything normal, aversion to tight clothing, thick mucus, sinus congestion, coated tongue, eye twitching, pain behind the eyes, blurry vision, loss of balance, shorter, more careful gait, ringing in the ears, vertigo while laying down, fibromyalgia symptoms, hypertension, high cholesterol, sugar cravings, clinical depression, intense anxiety, panic attacks, light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, puffiness around face and neck, dry mouth, pain at top of neck/back of head, hardened puss like emissions from tonsils, brief periods of hyperactivity, stomach bloating and discomfort, waking up at night due to pain, insomnia/nightmares (some involving back pain), teeth clenching/parts of teeth breaking off, trembling hands, low energy level, restlessness/easily agitated, painful sensitivity to cold, change in position frequently from spinal pain, morning stiffness that lasts all day, all year, chronic diarrhea/thinner stools, hemorrhoids/fresh blood with stools, dermatitis/dry scalp, intense itching, acne, clumsiness, skin normally hot to touch, sensitivity to bumps in road while traveling, restless leg, nervousness, nose bleeds, sinus drainage, runny nose, swollen glands, slowed responses, unable to perform multiple tasks at same time, handwriting problems, burning back pain that moves or flows, muscle spasms throughout back and shoulders, nausea, side affects from medications. Psychological Symptoms: obsessive/compulsive listing (self diagnosis), very quick intense mood swings, very short attention span, physical addiction to Vicodin, memory loss/forgetfulness, inability to find correct word while speaking, inability to remember names I should know, violent temper triggered by pain/hypertension, deep sadness, passing thoughts of suicide, anger/rage over small matters such as noise, feelings of inadequacy/loss of self image, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, loss of concentration, getting lost momentarily while driving locally, crying episodes, inability to memorize things, difficulty in making decisions/poor decisions, permanent feeling of being keyed up/on edge, inability to handle criticism, hypercritical of family members and others, mean/sarcastic behavior, mind goes blank/stare into space, physical guarding of my torso, breakdown of relationships with our children, marriage problems/financial problems, stupor, irritability on the Godzilla scale, malaise, trouble remembering what was just said to me, episodes of great fear/sense of dread, compulsion to validate the use of my time, panic attacks.