Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Biopsy skin, Biopsy skin abnormal, Blister, Blood test normal, Dermatitis
Clinical narrative: October 19, 2016-I received a flu shot at approximately 10:30 a.m. through the program at Elementary School. I did notice the shot was unusually painful, she said don't be a big baby and I went on about my day. That evening when I put my Pajamas on I noticed a patch on my left thigh that was about 4 inches in diameter. It was purplish in color with red spots. There were two other places on my upper buttocks and one on my left shoulder blade smaller in diameter. The next day-October 20, 2016-I noticed a blister on my right shin and a few smaller ones on my chest. I called my dermatologist and made an appointment for November 7, 2016. On November 7, 2016, doctor checked me all over. He said nothing about place on my thigh nor my buttocks or shoulder. He took 2 biopsies, one on my left calf and one on my right shin where the blister was. I asked about the blisters on my chest and he said it was psoriasis. I found that to be strange and commented that I had never nor had anyone in my family ever had psoriasis. I told him about the flu shot. He just blew me off and said not from the flu shot. He prescribed me Clobetasol and walked out. I used the whole tube of cream. It continued to spread and get worse over the next few months. I tried to get thru the holidays. By the end of December it had gotten so bad when we went back to school I went to see the school nurse. She said that what I had was not psoriasis I had blisters. By the first of January it had spread all over my chest, shoulders, arms, back and my legs. I was getting very concerned at this point. I didn't know what to do. January 21, 2017 I went to Urgent Treatment. I felt disoriented. I gave a statement as to my symptoms. I told them I thought it was because of a flu shot and they also said it wasn't from a flu shot. The doctor came in and didn't even ask to look at it but I showed her anyways. She too said it wasn't from a flu shot. She gave me a steroid shot and put me on Methylprednisolone 4 mg a 6 day packet. It seemed to be helping until I finished my prescription and it came back with a vengeance! I went to work on February 3, 2017 and my boss told me to go see the nurse. I was very worried at this point!!!! The nurse tried to get me in to see a doctor. A co-worker of mine told me she would take me to Medical Center, which I saw Dr. He also said it wasn't from a flu shot. He thought it was Dermatitis. He ordered some blood work and put me on Prednisone 10 mg for 12 days the prescription had 30 pills. Blood work came back good. February 9, 2017 I went back to the dermatologist. I saw Dr. and he took 4 punch biopsies. Put me on a steroid cream and gave me a steroid shot. Told me to continue my Prednisone. By now it has spread to my mouth, nose, feet and hand. February 11, 2017, I called my sister at 10:30 p.m. VERY SCARED!!!! She recommended I call the nurse on the back of my insurance card. The nurse recommended that I go to the hospital within the hours. I drove to Emergency Room. My sister met me there. We arrived around midnight, Saturday. I spoke to several doctors/nurses and no one would consider it may have started from a flu shot. No one knew what it was. It was admitted to the hospital. I was put on an I.V. drip. I was seen by Dr. (dermatologist), he took a biopsy on my right arm. I was prescribed Acyclovir 800 mg, Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream, and LANNY'S mouthwash mixed with Lidocaine Viscous. Was released around 5:30. February 16, 2017, I had an appointment with Dr. My biopsy results revealed-Lichenoid Drug Eruption-From the flu shot. I was prescribed Mupirocin for my nose and ULTRAVATE lotion and AQUAPHOR. February 23, 2017 was my follow up appointment with both Drs. They said it looked better. Had to get 2nd bottle of ULTRAVATE. This is what I have went thru after getting a flu shot. Still Recovering. Dr. also concluded my condition was Lichenoid Drug eruption. Need Help.