Andrea Stromberg

The Unseen Struggle: My Experience with a Vaccine Adverse Event

I never imagined that I would find myself grappling with the consequences of the very measures intended to protect me.

On February 15th, 2022, I received my COVID vaccine as a healthy 39-year-old. Little did I know that within 24 hours, my life would take a dramatic turn. My symptoms marked the beginning of a long, painful journey that has yet to be concluded. 

Over the past three years, my symptoms have only grown worse. What began as physical discomfort has evolved into debilitating symptoms that have stripped me of my former self leaving me grieving for the person I used to be. My physical health has deteriorated to the point where I can no longer participate in the activities that once brought me joy and fulfillment. 

To date my list of symptoms are:

• Lower and upper extremity muscle cramping/pain/twitching 

• Whole body neuropathies

• Muscle wasting

• Unable to control body temperature.

• Whole face flushing/rash. Presents like a butterfly rash that burns and can last days. 

• Extreme fatigue with physical activity. This can cause me to sleep up to 12 hrs. 

• Menstrual irregularities

• Hair thinning on scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes. I have lost about 70% of my hair on my head and continue to lose every day. 

• Vision loss

• Memory loss

• Irregulated emotions 

• Loss of Collagen

• Food sensitivities 

• Intermittent heart flutters

• Cold feet

• Headaches

• Body rashes 

• Bulging veins

• Ear pressure

• Low O2%

• High resting heartrate 

• Skin blanching

• Xanthelasma and sudden increase in my Triglycerides 

One of the most distressing aspects of my ordeal is waking up every day not knowing what symptoms I will deal with or what new symptoms will present itself. Each symptom serves as a painful reminder of the cost of my vaccination. I feel a piece of my identity slipping away. When I look in the mirror, I do not recognize myself. 

In my quest for answers, I have spent up to $8,000 on various tests, all in vain. Despite my best efforts, I have yet to receive a definitive diagnosis or any explanation for my condition. The frustration and despair that accompany this uncertainty are beyond words. It feels as though I am trapped in a never-ending nightmare, with no escape in sight.

Adding insult to injury, I have been continuously gaslighted by healthcare professionals. My concerns have been dismissed, my pain invalidated, and my experiences minimized. The disbelief and skepticism I have encountered has only deepened my sense of isolation. Left to my own devices, I have had to navigate this treacherous path alone, seeking solace and solutions wherever I can.

It is crucial to acknowledge that vaccine adverse events are not only real but also not as rare as some would have us believe. My story is not an isolated incident but part of a larger narrative that is often overlooked or ignored. The suffering of those affected by these events deserves recognition and compassion. We cannot afford to dismiss their pain simply because it contradicts the prevailing narrative.

As someone who works in the healthcare industry, it deeply saddens me to be treated the way I have by professionals in the field I have worked in for 22 years. The lack of compassion and understanding I have encountered has been profoundly disheartening.

Furthermore, I believe the public did not receive accurate informed consent. I am living proof of that. Until we fully understand the effects of the COVID vaccines, we should protect our community from enduring similar experiences. 

As I reflect on my journey, I am filled with a mix of emotions. Anger, sadness, and frustration are ever-present, but so too is a determination to raise awareness about the realities of vaccine adverse events. 

My experience with a vaccine adverse event has been a harrowing and transformative journey. It has tested my strength, challenged my beliefs, and reshaped my understanding of vaccine adverse events. While the road ahead remains uncertain, I will continue to fight for the truth and advocate for responsible actions regarding the vaccines.

We are human, our voices deserve to be heard and acknowledged. Only then can we hope to find the truth. And in raising my voice, I hope to light the way for others trapped in the darkness of their own unseen struggles.

• Rife Therapy and detoxing helped my extreme fatigue. Previously I was constantly sleeping or in bed but after the fatigue lessened where I am not sleeping around the clock.
• Nattokinase helped with neuropathies, but I found out I have sensitives to soy, which was causing some of the new rashes I was experiencing.
• Omega 3's lessened my leg cramping.
• Oddly, since I started taking Tricor to lower my Trigylcerides, it has helped with fatigue, neuropathies, and joint pain

• NAD+GOLD - this helped but I would feel really bad when it wore off
• Glutathione- same as above
• Mk-7 Vitamin K-2 - this made my symptoms worse and caused more headaches
• Methelyne Blue- I felt terrible on this
• Magnesium Complex (has 8 magnesium's in it) - made me feel nauseous, and stomach pains
• Mitopure Time-Line Cellular Function - didn't notice any difference on this, expensive for no difference
• Opti Mag Neuro - magnesium - didn't notice a difference on this, expensive for no difference
• Kion Aminos - No difference, expensive 
• Pine Powder Red Pine Needle - felt a difference but was getting really bad heartburn
• Prednisone, low dose 5mg for 3 days, flared my symptoms tenfold, threw me into a bad panic attack, and had a hard time breathing. Stopped immediately.  Took about 3 months to recover from this. 
• Turmeric- adds to my flares. I took this prior to vaccine for hip pain and it helped but after my Alcat sensitivity test, I have a sensitivity to it now, once I stopped symptoms calmed down. 

The providers in my area I've seen to date, don't have an understanding or knowledge on how to help or treat patients like me who are having an injury to the COVID vaccines. I get the sense they don't believe it's related.