First Dose of Pfizer in October of 2021
Ontario, Canada
Q: What was your life like before you got the vaccine?
I was a full-time, professional athlete and trainer.
Q: Would you like to share your reasons for getting vaccinated?
I got the vaccine because it was required to access my gym.
Q: What was your reaction, symptoms, & timeline?
I had immediate pain all over. My toes went numb. After a month, the numbness spread up to my knees.
Q: What is your life like now, after getting the vaccine?
I have partial movement in my lower legs, but they're extremely tingly. Walking is difficult. I've been getting around on crutches. I'm on disability leave.
Q: Share your experience with any medical care and any diagnoses you have received:
Waiting on appointments with specialists. Doctor says it could be peripheral artery disease.
Q: Was your reaction reported, and what was the response?
Reported it to Public Health, waiting on response.
Q: Is there anything that has helped, and have your symptoms improved?
Nothing has helped. Only seems to be getting worse.
Q: What do you wish others knew?
I wish I didn't get the vaccine, but I couldn't handle the discrimination and segregation.
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