Edoardo Galli (30), originally from Italy, was an outdoor enthusiast who spent nearly every day biking, playing football, and hockey. In 2021, while pursuing a PhD in New Zealand, he received his first dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine. As one of the first men under 30 to be vaccinated, Edoardo quickly went from being highly active to struggling with severe symptoms, including chest pain, intense heart palpitations, sleep disorders, a 10-kg loss in muscle mass, and post-exertional malaise. At one point, even walking became difficult. He also developed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and now experiences severe food sensitivities, with palpitations triggered by foods high in histamine.
The medical system was unable to provide him with clear answers or solutions. He even was medically gaslighted. One cardiologist advised him to take a second dose and continue his sports routine. Edoardo refused the second dose, as any attempt at exercise left him feeling close to a heart attack. Three years later, he is still unable to engage in sports at his former intensity. Without support from the New Zealand government or medical system, Edoardo had to find ways to manage his symptoms on his own. He now rests extensively after social activities and follows a strict antihistamine diet, a substantial change from his traditional Italian diet.
He also joined React19, an international patient-led organization for vaccine injury that collaborates with the Dutch foundation Stichting Coronaschade. Edoardo has become a key member of React19’s research team, developing an international survey on Covid vaccine injury. So far, approximately 1,300 patients have responded, revealing that 75% of affected individuals are women and 25% are men. Although heart issues like myocarditis and pericarditis are often reported as more common in young men, survey data show similar rates in both genders. Additionally, many respondents were previously fit, active athletes before vaccination. Interested in participating in the study? You can complete the survey at www.react19.org/study.
Edoardo reflects on the invisible nature of his condition: “You look fine on the outside, but people don’t see it, which can be frustrating.” He advises others dealing with vaccine injuries to stay positive and focus on their mental well-being, encouraging them to reach out to support groups and not fear the “anti-vax” label when speaking up about their vaccine injuries.
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Source: https://thelongshot.nl/edoardogalli/
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