Their Stories

Feeling of body temperature change, Poor quality sleep and Feeling cold

2.4.2021 – Last night and into the early morning for maybe 3 or 4 hours chills sounds like an understatement. I was freezing. I don't know if the exhaustion this morning was from sleeping poorly or if it was another side effect. Not tip top at work today

2.5.2021 – Unusual night sweating that is probably unrelated

9.30.2021 – Sweating

6.26.2022 – Less chills and fatigue progressively with each vaccination but I had chills and fatigue after #4 but it was days ago but could not express this without inaccurately reporting today.

10.8.2022 – Exhausted from not sleeping well. Was a liitle cold then hot. No bad chills like the prior four immunizations.

Chondropathy, Cartilage injury and Injury

4.13.2021 – I've felt very hot and dizzy since the day of my vaccination. The 2 days following the vaccination, I had rash / hives over the majority of my body. Although I have felt unbearably hot, I have not had a fever. I am also very tired, to the point of exhaustion, but am barely able to sleep because I feel so hot.

4.16.2021 – Rash / hives, headache, dizziness, feeling of being overwhelmingly hot but no fever, extreme tiredness but unable to sleep due to feeling so hot - all of these symptoms persisted for approximately 48 hours after I was vaccinated. These symptoms were most prevalent at approximately 24 hours post vaccination.

4.24.2021 – Feeling good

6.19.2021 – Pulled muscle, torn cartilage, possible fractured rib. Injury sustained from violent sneezing.

11.8.2021 – Currently recovering from illness. Symptoms for approximately 4 days including low grade fever, sinus pressure, chest congestion, cough, runny nose. Did not seek medical attention. Rest and fluids, combined with OTC medication, seem to have helped.

Facial discomfort, Anemia and Lip swelling

4.7.2021 – Tingling in my arms and face immediately following the shot. Went away after about 15 minutes then felt heaviness in my joints. Also my face felt slightly numb or flushed.

4.9.2021 – My face feels better but still slightly numb or flushed.

4.10.2021 – Face still feels weird, no improvement. My anemia is causing me symptoms i believe. My blood pressure goes high but i do not take any meds for it. I started my period today so suffering from certain symptoms from that.

4.11.2021 – Day 2 of my menstrual cycle, causing my anemia symptoms to heighten

4.12.2021 – I'm on day 3 of my period and feeling better. I have anemia so could be cause of any symptoms I am feeling right now. My face is feeling better, I don't know if I was swollen, minor inflammation, or flushed but face feels way better.

4.13.2021 – I'm on day 4 of my period. Some cramps and pain around my cervix. My face still feels weird and my lips feel a bit swollen too today. I felt a jolt if pain around my injection area as well but nothing else so far.

4.14.2021 – I have reported my face feels like it has either inflammation and/or swollen a bit. The feeling has not gone away. I am on day 5 of my menstrual cycle and it seems to be finishing up.

Ear pruritus, Sinus disorder and Injection site rash

2.11.2021 – Rash around shot area, seems to be clearing up now. I used alcohol or benidril lotion.

2.18.2021 – Osteiophenia in rt wrist

2.26.2021 – Ears hurt

2.27.2021 – Amazed at how much better I feel today.

3.1.2021 – Back pain

3.2.2021 – Vomiting last night

3.18.2021 – Lower back pain and legs and ankles.

4.1.2021 – Lower back,legs and feet ache.

4.8.2021 – Pain in lower back,legs and feet

8.26.2021 – Pain in joints of feet, knees, hips, lower back and neck.

3.23.2022 – Sinus and or migraine headache, runny nose,stuffy, itching ears

8.10.2022 – Allergies, sinus condition

Lymphedema, Tenderness and Edema peripheral

1.10.2021 – On the afternoon of December 27th (about a week after the 1st vaccine) I developed lymphedema under the left arm - axillary area. The left arm is the arm I received my first dose on 12/19. The lymphedema completely resolved in about 4 days.

1.13.2021 – Slight swelling and tenderness in axillary area of left arm and underside of left upper arm at times.

1.15.2021 – Slight lymphedema & tenderness under left arm

2.8.2021 – Slight swelling and tenderness bilaterally under both arms (auxiliary).

Mucous stools, Swelling face and Tenderness

3.19.2021 – Stuffy nose.

4.11.2021 – Little bit of facial swelling.

4.12.2021 – Swollen lymph node under arm where I received the shot.

4.13.2021 – Underarm area still feels a little swollen under the arm with injection site.

4.14.2021 – Still a bit tender in the area of my armpit under the injection site.

5.15.2021 – Mucus in stool and diarrhea.

12.12.2021 – swollen lymph nodes in armpit

12.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm.

12.15.2021 – Hurts to move left eye

10.7.2022 – Not sure if it's a cold but last few days have experienced an achy body, low grade fever, cough with phlegm and sore throat.

10.14.2022 – Tested positive for COVID.

Feeling drunk, Hypoesthesia oral and Tachycardia

1.13.2021 – Had COVID-19 March-June 2020. History reactive airway disease. Today after vaccine had Intermittent numbness at hands, face, tongue, coordination issues, feeling drunk/like after taking muscle relaxants, mild tachycardia, chest discomfort

1.14.2021 – Intermittent anxiety, numbness at hands, feet, face

1.15.2021 – Had increased anxiety and anxiety attack yesterday, continue to have intermittent spells of numbness at hands, feet, face.

1.16.2021 – Still intermittent numbness at hands

1.17.2021 – Still have intermittent numbness at hands.

1.18.2021 – Intermittent numbness/tingling at hands.

1.19.2021 – Intermittent numbness and tingling at hands

1.22.2021 – Intermittent tingling/numbness at hands

2.17.2021 – Tingling at hands

Pre-existing condition improved, Rash and Fatigue

3.12.2021 – have some symptoms (fatigue, headache, rash), but could all be attributed to pre-existing conditions

3.13.2021 – I've had symptoms but there's no reason not to assume they're from pre-existing conditions.

3.14.2021 – I have symptoms but there's no reason to assume they aren't from pre-existing conditions

3.16.2021 – I have symptoms, but there's no reason not to assume that they are from pre-existing conditions

3.17.2021 – symptoms but no reason not to suspect that they are due to other conditions

4.1.2021 – I had a headache and fatigue the day I got the vaccine (yesterday)

4.2.2021 – I have some of those symptoms, but it's not clear that they aren't because of pre-existing conditions

4.4.2021 – none that I would think aren't from pre-existing condtions

4.5.2021 – symptoms, but they're all probably from pre-existing conditions

4.6.2021 – I have symptoms, but no reason to think they aren't from pre-existing conditions

Arthritis, Pain in extremity and Nasopharyngitis

1.26.2021 – I just realized that the day of the vaccine i had some unusual pain at night in a finger of the hand i was vaccinated. I have arthritis in that finger, and that is why I initially though the pain was not related to the vaccine. But i have not had any pain in that finger except on the night immediately after the vaccine.

6.28.2022 – I had a typical cold two weeks ago. I'm fine now. Checked fro Covid and negative

Contusion, Lethargy and Headache

3.31.2021 – On the initial date of my injection I felt a headache 10 minutes after the injection. My headache lasted for about two hours and felt like it was centralized in my head. The morning after my injection upon awakening I felt very lethargic and dead weight. That only was for one morning. My arm felt bruised like someone had punched it which lasted for about 2 1/2 days. Since then there have been no other symptoms to date.

Hyposmia, Parosmia and Asthma

2.19.2021 – I previously had covid in September and now my sense of smell and taste is worse than it was before. I never got it back fully after being sick and now after the vaccination, it seems to be worse.

2.26.2021 – Exhaustion that is lingering

3.7.2021 – Asthma slightly triggered

3.8.2021 – Asthma triggered in the morning

3.12.2021 – Asthma irritated

4.16.2021 – I still can't smell many things well or correctly. I had Covid in September and my loss concerning my sense of smell became worse with vaccination.

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Diarrhea and Pyrexia

5.12.2021 – I still have the headache. My second shot was 4/5/21. I have systemic lupus and was told I would have a few issues. I have an appointment with my rheumatologist on the 20th of May.

4.5.2022 – Has issues with fever, sore, throat, headache and diarrhea. Had a Covid test and it was negative. Got in contact with my doctor and was put on anabiotic's and something for my stomach to stop the diarrhea every time I try to eat something.

Toothache, Tinnitus and Myalgia

3.8.2021 – Loud ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that lasted for 2-3 hours last night.

3.26.2021 – Fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain - mild/moderate

11.15.2021 – I had severe teeth pain on the upper and lower right side of my mouth for about 10 hours beginning 26 hours after I received the booster. Completely gone after that.

6.6.2022 – I tested positive for Covid today. :(

6.7.2022 – I tested positive for Covid yesterday and started Paxlovid today.

6.8.2022 – I tested positive with Covid 2 days ago.

Palpitations, Rash and Injection site pain

3.10.2021 – My rash was actually last night under my arm pit and my hip on the same side as injection but not at injection site and it went away already

3.11.2021 – Very mild pain at injection site but overall my arm pain is nearly gone and no more headache

4.17.2021 – Dizziness admittedly this could be seasonal allergies

10.29.2021 – I did run a low grade fever last night after I did the daily check in and had moderately bad headaches as well. Felt better today

10.31.2021 – I have been have more palpitations than usual. I struggle with anxiety and have had palpitations since a sickness caught last November (I tested negative for COVID then ) but I have had more palpitations than usual since my booster

Hallucination, Psoriasis and Alopecia

1.29.2021 – My psoriasis has really advanced. My black kitty looks like shes been out in a snowstorm.

1.30.2021 – My psoriasis is really blossoming

1.31.2021 – Horrible itching. I have psoriasis. The injection seems to have pumped it up some.

2.1.2021 – Psoriasis symptoms are increasing

2.2.2021 – My psoriasis is acting up. Clumps of hair are coming out of my head.

2.12.2021 – My psoriasis is getting worse

2.24.2021 – My psoriasis is back full fledge. I started hallucinating this past Friday. I ended up in the hospital. My head is finally clear now. Dermatologist

2.27.2021 – I do not plan to do my second COVID-19 vaccination. I am still suffering from the first vaccination.

Disorientation, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased

1.25.2021 – I suspect the vaccine might be causing my diabetes blood sugar to be higher as happens when I am ill.

1.29.2021 – My diabetes checksglucose readings were way too high for 4 days after the shot, between 200 and 400. Finally I have had more normal, for me, readings the last 24 hours.

2.27.2021 – Cant stay awake to do anything!

3.1.2021 – Still slightly disoriented, queasy, and dizzy

3.12.2021 – Stomach pain, nausea, and terrible gas for at least 8 hours yesterday, for no apparent reason

5.24.2022 – I always felt exhausted the day after I received the shot so wasn't looking forward to it. I will see how I feel tomorrow. I got the shot about 7 hours ago.

5.26.2022 – I didn't get to answer yesterday's questionnaire Too tired and had a headache (this was the day after. Today, I am feeling more myself but have a stuffy nose all day and blurry vision

5.27.2022 – Yesterday's stuffed up head (like a cold) is almost gone.

5.28.2022 – No, I think I am through the worst part!

5.30.2022 – Couldn't submit yesterday's checkmalfunction with website

11.22.2022 – Symptoms of COVID including a rash on torso, which I still have a month later

Myocarditis, Loss of consciousness and Paresthesia oral

12.23.2020 – Metallic taste in mouth like when you get CT contrast but not as intense. Tingly tongue but taste is intact.

1.14.2021 – A metal taste in mouth similar to 1st dose

1.16.2021 – Passed out twice unconscious. Called EMS. Also had very bad cough. EMS called. Decided not to transport as paramedic had similar symptoms after shot 2 except cough and syncope.

11.11.2021 – Had bad dry cough and muscle aches last night and today.

12.30.2021 – Weakness Coughing Sore throat Runny nose

11.8.2022 – Had a brief cold.

Purpura, Cyanosis and Alopecia

4.3.2021 – I have hives, but if the pollen is high i get them. But doing good

5.15.2021 – A rash that seems to go away and then i wake. There it is again. It will last for a week and then it goes away.

5.22.2021 – Hives, muscles spasms, legs are really heavy, ringing in ears, hair faling out

7.12.2021 – A rash/hives. At times they bleed.

10.9.2021 – Tinnitus, its really bad. My legs feel like bricks only getting worse.

11.13.2021 – Not feeling up to par. Very fatigued

11.20.2021 – Lots of fatigue, pain in legs, feet and lower back.

11.27.2021 – Tinnitus all the time

1.22.2022 – Unbelievable pain in my legs and feet. Also lots of sinus issue's. Its seems the longer i go the more issues come up

10.23.2022 – Constant fatigue, its worse then ever. Never had thus until the covid. My legs are heavy. My toes turn blue at times. Dr. states its all in my head. Nothing wrong. Ringing in my ears does not stop All this is crazy

Sensitization, Temperature intolerance and Hepatic enzyme increased

4.15.2021 – Havent felt well since last check in body aches, weak and no energy. Episodes of being really cold but no fever. Sometimes feels like my equilibrium is slightly off. when I think I might be better and start doing stuff I get really weak and achy

4.22.2021 – Stomach pain, no energy, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure

7.3.2021 – Sensitive to cold frequently get the chills

4.1.2022 – Kidney Stones High liver counts Low energy Poor concentration

Limb immobilization, Impaired work ability and Pneumonia

1.17.2021 – Next morn 1-15-21 felt weak at work, came home took shower and temp was 100.8

1.18.2021 – No

2.11.2021 – Not at this time, I got my injection today 2-11-21.

2.12.2021 – After getting the shot in my left arm my right arm began to hurt all night.

2.13.2021 – My right shoulder hurts when I raise my hand above my head to do chores, it might be due to the weather.

2.14.2021 – Not able to lift my right arm above my head, my shoulder hurt. Ive been taking Aleeve, Its been like this since I got injection in left arm.

2.16.2021 – Not at this time

5.14.2021 – On April 2nd I became sick with a 100.8 fever, coughing, weakness. I was admitted to hospital for a few days with pneumonia. Im still home on sick leave, will be getting chest X-Ray & MRI soon.

Total lung capacity decreased, Cataract and Urinary incontinence

1.19.2021 – Chronic cough

1.22.2021 – Some of these could be from my COPD or heart problems.

1.24.2021 – Chronic cough due to COPD and heart issues, not vaccine

1.25.2021 – Chronic cough.

2.23.2021 – Chronic cough, COPD

3.4.2021 – Chronic cough and lung rattles are worse.

3.9.2021 – My lung capacity seems to have diminished and I tire easily.

3.16.2021 – Fever, one day, of 101.4 with body aches. Body aches stayed for a couple of days. Yesterday and today, I have rattling in my lungs and worse cough than usual.

5.20.2021 – Wet AMD, cararacts, increased, severe coughing.

8.17.2021 – Every so often I get horrendous coughing fits, sometimes have achy muscles and low grade temperature. I get a feeling of being worn out and my life draining. Then, in a day or more,, not so bad. Lisa if urinary control when coughing is bad or exertio

Burning sensation, Abdominal pain and Tinnitus

2.14.2021 – Nausea is not bad, it is more of a stomach ache with no appetite, nothing looks good to eat.

3.15.2021 – Lots of "gurgling" in lower abdomen, but no actual diarrhea.

3.20.2021 – The arm pain is different, not sore like a bruise, but like a burning feeling. It's very light now, and it comes and goes.

4.17.2021 – I think I am just catching a cold, scratchy throat, tired, ears ringing. Or, it may be a seasonal allergies flare up. Too early to say.

3.13.2022 – Nausea and abdominal cramping for three days.

Paresthesia mucosal, Intranasal hypoesthesia and Neurological symptom

3.24.2021 – About 32 hours after I got vaccine I began experiencing tingling in my left foot and lower half of my left leg. Burning/tingling sensation that lasted for 24 hours. Since that time it has gotten better but will have intermittent random tingling/burning/itching sensation at random spots on my body.

4.2.2021 – On day 10 neurological sx returned. It felt like someone rubbed icy hot down my spine and down the backs of my legs. Lasted for 4 hours and then has been intermittent since. Random tingly patches all over my body as well.

4.9.2021 – Continued tingling/parasthesias in extremities. Now having tingling and numbness in my tongue, roof of mouth, nose and lips that has occurred probably about 3-5 times over the past week Have an appt with a neurologist scheduled

4.18.2021 – Still having parasthesias from the day after covid vaccine pfizer ( intermittent body wide including face/tongue). Have deep bilateral calf aching at night and a new heavy sensation in my left knee. The parasthesias have affected left worse than righ Seeing a neurologist in person tomorrow

4.23.2021 – Intermittent sensory Heaviness in left leg Neurology

4.30.2021 – Still having intermittent tingling and parasthesias of feet, legs and face. Started 36 hours post vaccination. Improved but not resolved.

6.21.2021 – Brain fog and dizziness has returned intermittently, still experience intermittent restless legs which started 36 hours after vaccine , body wide parasthesias have improved but still occt intermittently

9.19.2021 – Still have paresthesias and have since developed internal tremors and internal vibrations. Have MRI scheduled for this coming week. Have not been able to get the 2nd vaccine because my symptoms have not yet resolved since getting my first Pfizer.

3.19.2022 – Still have what I presume is neuropathy which developed day after my first vaccine. Internal vibrations seemed to improve about 8 months after the vaccine but am still left with pain, icy hot sensations, tingling, numbness in lower extremities, Mental health

Insurance issue, Blood glucose decreased and Blood glucose increased

6.11.2021 – My blood sugar levels have been over 200 since the day after vaccination. I had the same reaction to covid in February/March so I sort of expected this.

6.12.2021 – My blood sugar levels continue to be above normal but I believe that will resolve itself in a few days.

6.13.2021 – My blood sugar levels are slowly returning to my normal

6.14.2021 – My blood sugar levels continue to be higher than normal but they are coming down. The last 2 days have thankfully been under 200.

6.16.2021 – My blood sugar levels are slowly moving back towards my normal.

6.29.2021 – More frequent wheezing and shortness of breath.

7.6.2021 – I had some swelling in my legs but I think it was due to dehydration and the excessive heat. Once I increased my water consumption, elevated my feet and stayed out of the heat for a couple days it cleared up.

7.13.2021 – I've continued to experience leg/feet swelling but it has improved slightly. I have experienced new lower/mid back pain as well.

7.20.2021 – Dizziness, shaking and occasionally lightheaded-ness. The swelling in my feet/legs has cleared with increased water consumption.

10.27.2022 – I've had a fever multiple times in the past week but feel fine.

11.3.2022 – Increased blood sugar levels, recent covid exposure, low grade fevers

11.10.2022 – Fevers, increased blood sugar levels off and on for over a week now. Exposed to covid 2 weeks ago but currently uninsured so I haven't seen a doctor.

Aphonia, Urticaria and Dyspnea

1.24.2022 – Positive covid test, mild symptoms

1.31.2022 – I had a positive covid test on 1/22. My symptoms have been mild. Within the last few days I have experienced exhaustion and shortness of breath which I had not yet experienced at my last check in.

3.28.2022 – A cold that settled in my chest and resulted in losing my voice for a few weeks

12.27.2022 – I have had unexplained hives since Thanksgiving week. I can't link them to food, detergent, etc. I have never had hives in my life. Just brining it to my regular dr's attention since it's so out of the ordinary.

Urinary tract pain, Micturition urgency and Acne

3.1.2021 – Little trouble focusing this morning, but had a rough time sleeping last night.. Fine this afternoon. Exercised today and feel fine.

3.12.2021 – The last 4 days feels like i need to pee when i dont. Some pain when i urinate. Went to the doctor yesterday to get a culture. Waiting on the results. Currently on a antibiotic. Personal doctor

3.27.2021 – Chills and sweating for 10 mins in the morning after breakfast then that was it.

3.29.2021 – Got a pimple on my cheek

4.9.2021 – Possibly some achy knees.. doesnt stop me from doing anything. I do exercise so it is hard to tell what is what.

Ureteral stent removal, Ureteral stent insertion and Renal stone removal

2.4.2021 – Rash at site of injection.

2.12.2021 – Unrelated to COVID-19 or to vaccinekidney stone requiring surgery.

2.18.2021 – Kidney stone requiring emergency surgery, ureteral stent placement and subsequent removal; UTI.

2.26.2021 – I had chills, headache, joint pain, muscle and body aches, fatigue and nausea the day after the injection for 36 hours. This was not previously reported as v-safe did not contact me the day after the injection which was 2/19/21.

Chiropractic, Muscle twitching and Abdominal discomfort

4.17.2021 – Severe back pain and inflammation. In addition, Ive had reoccurring headaches and fatigue after dose 2. Chiropractor

5.2.2021 – More fatigue, back pain, headaches and upset stomach.

6.25.2021 – Headaches and fatigue. Every time I exercise my right thigh starts throbbing and the following day my sciatic nerve is inflamed. In addition, I have uncontrollable twitches in my hands, fingers and legs which I never had before the vaccine.

Swollen tongue, Lip swelling and Swelling face

4.4.2021 – On the second day I experienced facial amd tongue swelling when waking up after about an hour the swelling was pretty much gone. It wasn't bad, I didn't even need to take a Benedryl. It was probably more puffy looking than swollen. It didnt cause any breathing problems.I have angioedema buwelling

4.15.2021 – Extremely lethargic when I first wake up, I feel as if I've taken a Nyquil sleep aid. It lasts for about 2-3hrs. It started two days ago.

4.25.2021 – The first day i was sleepy and felt lethargic and weak. The second day I felt feverish and sleepy. Today I feel normal. Just arm pain

4.26.2021 – I forgot to mention about 45 minutes after vaccination my cheeks were tingly and my lips and cheeks were puffy. Thd puffiness and tingling went away after another 2 hours.

4.27.2021 – Itchy, my skin is itchy

6.4.2021 – Horrible pms, constipation

6.28.2022 – Runny nose Cough Fever

12.29.2022 – I had the flu the last week of October. I developed a cough towards the end of the first week of November. The cough persistently got worse and I lost the ability to smell and taste. I would cough up pungent phlegm. This lasted until mid December.

Menstrual clots, Abnormal menstrual clots and Pelvic pain

5.6.2021 – Sore arm, but not painful

5.7.2021 – Delayed start of my period (has not started as expected but side effects have)

5.8.2021 – Still no period and now over due for it (no chance of pregnancy)

5.28.2021 – Period symptoms and never starting (hasn't since the first shot and there is no chance of pregnancy)

5.29.2021 – Mixed in with period cramps

6.26.2021 – Period cramps and side effects worse than normal

7.1.2021 – Extended period (3-5 days longer and still going), heavier, more than normal menstrual blood clots. Unexplained pelvic pain and constipation lasting for 20+hours.

7.8.2021 – Extreme period. Currently on day 15 when my normal period is light and between 3-5 days. Days 10-13 we're extremely heavy (going through a super tampon every 1.5-2 hours the entire 4 days) paired with golf ball sized menstrual clots.

5.30.2022 – Cold, allergies, tested positive for COVID-19 a few months back