Diane Ochoa, a 63-year-old cancer survivor, was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy after her second Pfizer COVID vaccine. She said her vaccine injuries are “far worse” than cancer treatment.
Diane Ochoa, a 63-year-old cancer survivor from Georgia, was diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorders Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) after getting her second dose of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine.
In an exclusive interview with The Defender, Ochoa said she is outraged, after the vaccine injuries left her in “horrific pain,” unable to walk without assistance or provide for herself. Ochoa said she now suffers from injuries far worse than what she went through with her cancer treatment.
On March 26, Ochoa received her first dose of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine without incident. She experienced no side effects, and was able to return to work that day. The experience gave her confidence about getting the second dose.
“It was pretty remarkable actually. I was feeling my most fit,” Ochoa said. “I am a cancer survivor and that was back in 2012 and 2013. I finally felt like I had regained myself back. My blood pressure was good. My weight was good. I was truly feeling my strongest, and felt confident getting this safe vaccine.”