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Hello @mcd2021, Welcome to Connect. I'm really sorry to hear that both you and your daughter had such severe reactions and side effects from the Pfizer shot. I saw in the VAERS - FAQs that there is a mention that healthcare providers are required to report Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome which sounds similar to what you are having. I'm not sure how hard that is to diagnose but it you might want to run it by your doctor. Here's is more information that may be helpful.
VAERS - FAQs: https://vaers.hhs.gov/faq.html
Even though the link below is in reference to children it also can occur in adults -
"This new and serious syndrome, called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A), occurs in adults who were previously infected with the COVID-19 virus and many didn't even know it. MIS-A seems to occur weeks after COVID-19 infection, though some people have a current infection." -- Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and COVID-19: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mis-c-in-kids-covid-19/symptoms-causes/syc-20502550
Have you thought about getting a copy or your report to the VAERS database? (one of the FAQs tells you how to obtain a copy)
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Hi John, my sincere thanks for sharing that info. The link states that multisystem inflammatory syndrome affects children and adults who were previously infected with Covid. Thankfully I have not so I don't think that's what is going on. My symptoms also do not match which I was glad to see. I was recently told that the vaccine likely pushed me into an autoimmune overload which is not to say I have an autoimmune disease but rather there is now excess inflammation in my body and my immune system is unable to regulate due to the overload. As a result I am experiencing peripheral neuropathy and RA-like symptoms in my knees and hands. I am hoping that over time the medication I am taking, along with supplements and an anti-inflammatory diet will help. Many thanks again for your thoughtful reply.