Their Stories

Vitreous floaters, Irritability and Flatulence

3.24.2021 – Sore throat, heart palpitations, chills

3.25.2021 – Sore throat, mild dry cough, foggy brain, lost taste

3.26.2021 – Runny nose, sore throat, dry cough, loose bowel

3.27.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose, loose bowel, sore throat

3.28.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes,

3.29.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose, irritable, sweating, occasional heart palpitations

4.6.2021 – Both my eyes have eyes floaters. Is this possible side effect of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine? I'm scheduled for telehealth from my primary care physician this Thursday. Hoping he will refer me to aa Eye Specialist.

5.18.2021 – Diarrhea

6.1.2021 – Loose bowel

10.19.2021 – Sneezing, Dry cough, muscle aches, light headaches.

10.17.2022 – Achy muscle, headache, gassy, diarrhea & slight fever.

Constipation, Somnolence and Myalgia

3.20.2021 – About three days ago I had severe chills all day along with flu like muscle aches throughout my body. No fever and it just lasted one day. However the last two days I have been battling severe constipation, but Im not sure they are related.

3.27.2021 – I get the chills every afternoon around 3 PM and some achiness in my joints. It goes away by bedtime and I feel wonderful when I get up in the mornings. I find myself a little sleepier than normal but it could just be that Im working long hours. Visit to my urologist

Pulmonary congestion, Glossodynia and Oral pain

3.6.2021 – Burning in the back of my throat and metallic taste in my mouth

9.13.2022 – Injection site was warm to the touch

9.14.2022 – Pain and swelling under the arm that got the injection

9.15.2022 – Pain and swelling under the arm

9.16.2022 – Pain and swelling under arm

9.19.2022 – Continued pain and swelling under the arm, though lessening

10.3.2022 – Stinging, pinching of my tongue and roof of my mouth nonstop for at least five days straight, headache, every couple of hours when I take a breath it will rattle and feel like I have fluid in my lungs and then I start to cough

12.12.2022 – I got sick end of October with an unknown illness. 3 home COVID tests were negative. I never had a professional test. I'm still struggling with a lingering cough and heaviness in my chest.

Middle insomnia, Injection site reaction and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.9.2021 – Last night felt a bit queasy, but OK now

11.30.2021 – Feel a bit queaay but not fully nauseated

12.1.2021 – Injection site soreness and stiffness began last night but has improved throughout the day.

4.28.2022 – Woke up last night feeling mildly ill, but temperature was normal and I felt normal on waking this morning.

9.28.2022 – Just a vague feeling that I'm coming down with an illness. I received the shot 6 hours ago, and it is similar to the way I felt on the first day of the other COVID shots.

9.29.2022 – Felt a little ill last night but woke up feeling fine this morning. Arm was not sore yesterday, but is mildly sore today.

Conjunctivitis viral, Abnormal sensation in eye and Skin tightness

1.14.2021 – Heaviness feeling in arm that got vaccine, skin tightness, slight swelling

1.15.2021 – Tightness feeling in forearm. Awareness of lymph on left side from neck to knee

1.21.2021 – I have a raised area of the skin with depth, (b)(6) doc said I should report it as it could be allergic Ron of some kind

5.18.2021 – Bumps on arm skin

8.17.2021 – I may have mentioned before a few bumps on my arms that appeared after the vaccinations that have never gone away

2.16.2022 – I experienced viral conjunctivitis for 2 months and have increased eye sensitivity.

5.10.2022 – Sore throat, cough, fever, runny nose

6.24.2022 – I can feel the nerves in my upper forearm, just a little tingly, no pain

7.12.2022 – Joint pain and nerve awareness and general systemic inflammation/swelling/fluid retention

12.20.2022 – Had flu/Covid like symptoms, sore throat, cough, chest and sinus congestion and drainage, loss of taste/smell, headache, fatigue, but tested negative for Covid by home test.

Aspergillus infection, Abdominal tenderness and Staphylococcal infection

2.6.2021 – I dont know if the tiredness is from lack of sleep or the injection.

2.7.2021 – Headache is most likely related to Osteoarthritis in the neck vertebrae. Tiredness most likely related to sleep interrupted by the headache.

2.9.2021 – Not sure about this but noticed mid afternoon some discomfort in the navel. I notice it only if applying light pressure. It surprised me.

2.10.2021 – Other than the weird mild annoying concern with the upper inside of my navel I feel fine.

2.26.2021 – Abdominal discomfort. Not sure its related. I have not seen any such thing related to the vaccination reported online. If it persists I will be contacting my primary care physician.

3.9.2021 – Better to describe this as abdominal discomfort.

3.10.2021 – Not pain but discomfort, overly full feeling in the abdomen

3.11.2021 – Still keeping an eye on the strange abdominal discomfort but seems to be heading in a better direction.

3.12.2021 – Still having issues with abdominal discomfort albeit greatly diminished. Should it last through the weekend I will schedule a check with my primary physician.

3.7.2022 – Lung infection with Streptococcus aureus (Heavy) and mild Aspergillus lentil is. Streptococcus is currently being treated with Doxycycline and undergoing further testing.

Dyspepsia and Erythema

2.7.2021 – I am not certain if this is anything but I have been experiencing acid indigestion most days since injection, enough so that I have been taking tums or 1/2 tsp baking soda with 4 oz of water well mixed or in one case a dose of pepto bismol

2.15.2021 – Noticed my arm has a reddish area at the injection site about the size of a half dollar. I hadnt been paying much attention to the site thus was surprised to see it. I was thinking it had disappeared later on in that first week.

Lip swelling, Upper respiratory tract infection and Bronchitis

2.28.2021 – Just a few stabbing pains in my stomach last night which I have never had but so far no more.

4.8.2021 – Developed upper respiratory and bronchial infection and remain super tired

6.26.2021 – Lips swole up and inside of lips inflamed for about 6 weeks. Didn't know it could possibly be a covid response until looked it up on internet. Lips doing better as of the last 6 days.

3.27.2022 – Diarrhea and loose stools for 3 months Dr office visit

Respiratory tract infection, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Rash pruritic

3.20.2021 – Slight dizziness when taking a walk

3.21.2021 – Itchy rash on upper chest in early am before rising.

3.22.2021 – Feel like Im getting a cold. Neck pain in cervical area similar to that with a viral headache

3.23.2021 – Runny nose, swollen Lymph nodes in my neck region

3.24.2021 – Full blown respiratory infection- nasal congestion primarily

3.26.2021 – Trouble breathing through nose at night

3.27.2021 – Sinus drainage

7.13.2021 – I believe I have a head cold aka URI. Sore throat, HA, inflamed eustachian tubes & clear rhinitis.. copious amounts today!

Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy and Fatigue

3.13.2021 – Enlarged lymph node at collarbone on the side where I got the injection.

3.25.2021 – Last week I was fatigued for the entire week. I had to nap everyday. This week my lymph nodes are enlarged and tender all the way up to my ear on the same side I got the vaccine. Fatigue has subsided. Otherwise, I feel OK.

4.1.2021 – My lymph nodes are enlarged and tender on the left side of my neck, all the way up the back of my neck and behind my ear. Being sent for blood work and going in for an evaluation.

4.8.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen and tender on left side of neck, headaches and fatigue.

4.15.2021 – Headaches

Feeling of body temperature change, Nasopharyngitis and Dizziness

4.10.2021 – Ive been cold but honestly I cant tell if thats just the house being cold or what. Probably just the house though

4.16.2021 – This isnt a symptom I just wanted to apologize for missing yesterday- I was busy when I got the text and went oh Ill fill it out later and then I forgot to fill it out

4.30.2021 – I dont know if its vaccine related or not but I keep being either Too Hot or Too Cold all the time

5.1.2021 – Felt very lightheaded when I wasnt tired yesterday. It was either lightheaded or tired no in-between

5.2.2021 – Again, lightheadedness

Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased and Thyroid disorder

3.11.2021 – FATIGUE, so very tired. Thought fatigue resolved but after keeping sleep/activity log, it really hasn't.DREAMS, unusual,fequent and vivid. Nothing scary or unpleasant. Some nights it seens like one very long dream orher nights it's numerous dreams

3.21.2021 – Dreams

3.27.2021 – Vivid dreams

4.21.2021 – Fatigue & vivid dreamsNot new, ongoing problem since vaccinated

9.15.2021 – Thyroid labs drawn June 2021 four x higher than June 2020. Synthroid dosage increased. Prior to vax had been on same Synthroid dose 8 years.Fatigue began after vax & hasnt resolved.

10.30.2021 – Unusual dreams, not scary

1.28.2022 – My thyroid is a mess...lab values & rx med dose consistent for 9 yrs...post vax labs 4 x higher than usual, increased rx med, lab values slowly improved, not quite back to my usual...then booster....start all over again, labs & rx meds. Multiple trips to dr/lab

4.29.2022 – Thyroid levels out of whack. Same dose of med for almost 7 years UNTIL covid vaccine(s).

5.19.2022 – Fluctuating thyroid levels & frequent changes tto thyroid med since 1st vaccine. Prior to vaccine, stable thyroid level & med dose approx 9 yrs.

11.3.2022 – Low TSH lab level...has happened with each booster...has never got back to my normal baseline

Pneumothorax spontaneous, Pneumothorax and Upper-airway cough syndrome

5.5.2021 – Cough, SOB. Saw APN day 3 of symptoms: covid negative. Started inhalers, singulair. Persisted 2 weeks. Saw PCP. Cxray showed tension pneumothorax. Admitted for chest tube decompression of pneumothorax. Now waiting to be DC home Residual sl cough after CT removal. Repeat cxray in 1 week

8.4.2021 – Sore throat, congestion. Covid tested negative before returning to work.

2.3.2022 – Nasal congestion, runny nose.

10.18.2022 – Post nasal drip, very intermittent cough . No fever, aches, or sore throat. Home Covid tests x 2 negative. Walgreens Covid test day before returning to work negative as well. Cleared to return to work

10.25.2022 – Mild intermittent cough started week ago.

Feces discolored, Influenza and Abdominal discomfort

1.18.2021 – N/a

1.28.2021 – Still some upset stomach

2.4.2021 – Sore throat. But think its sinus

2.10.2021 – Pain sharp at top of my stomach

2.13.2021 – No think I am fine otherwise

3.2.2021 – For two days had muscle pain and stool was loose and black. Not sure why and it was tough for two days and now is ok. Most like seveer flu symptoms but we survived

3.16.2021 – Laggy arm now hurts. And I am having upset stomach

3.24.2021 – Muscle aches in arms. Slight upset stomach not sure why any of these things are happening. I have yet to be able to find location to be tested for covic. Looks like payments to test are not there only if you are getting shots????

5.12.2021 – Sore throat and coughing but maybe hay fever or allergies

Urinary tract infection, Dysgeusia and Sneezing

3.20.2021 – A little metallic taste in my mouth all week.

3.21.2021 – 7 days ago after I got my 2nd dose, I experienced chills, body ache and fatigue for 48 hours afterwards until Tuesday. Ive experienced a minor metallic taste in my mouth during the past 7 days.

8.24.2022 – I contracted COVID on August 6th. The symptoms were low grade fever, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, coughing and a light headache.

11.23.2022 – UTI Blood and urinary analyses

Sudden hearing loss, Pharyngeal erythema and Feeding disorder

3.30.2021 – Im always tired and have chronic hip pain so not sure its result of shot. Nausea is new.

4.1.2021 – Hip pain, heartburn (these are chronic conditions, just worse today)

4.8.2021 – Very red and sore throat. In spite of that, was fairly energetic this morning. Now am extremely tired. Getting ready to lay down for a few minutes. No fever so probably allergies.

4.15.2021 – Got very lightheaded about 10 minutes after injection Two nurses at the clinic took my bp, caked oxygen, gave me water and ice pack.

4.21.2021 – Bad sore throat

4.29.2021 – Nausea after eating. Have lost 8 lbs. extremely fatigued even when I first wake up.

5.13.2021 – Cant eat without getting severe heartburn and nausea. Fatigue and insomnia. Chills.

5.27.2021 – Can hardly eat my stomach is inflamed. New aches and pains cropping up in different places. Have sudden hearing loss for 10 days. Bad brain fog and extreme fatigue, a little depressed today.

7.15.2021 – Occasional cough and chronic sore throat. EXTREME fatigue. Stomach inflammation causes difficulty eating. Sudden hearing loss for over two weeks. (has returned).

4.17.2022 – Heart palpitations. Chronic pain, brain fog, chills.

Pharyngeal stenosis, Urine abnormality and Rotator cuff syndrome

3.6.2021 – Cloudy, strong-smelling urine, light-headedness

4.12.2021 – Ache in both lungs, painful armpits and sides of neck

4.13.2021 – Still a little achy in the lungs

7.10.2021 – Inflamation of the sternum.

11.1.2021 – Severe pain and swelling in armpit of injection arm and on the same side of the neck.

11.2.2021 – Still some swelling and soreness in the armpit and to the elbow of the injection arm.

11.3.2021 – Pain from armpit to elbow along inner arm and into breast on injection side.

12.10.2021 – Body aches the past week and diarrhea todah.

1.28.2022 – Lung infection with coughing and difficulty breathing. Antibiotics were prescribed and cured the condition. 3 COVID-19 tests were given with all negative results.

10.21.2022 – Pain in both armpits and through left breast.

Injection site nodule, Injection site mass and Rash pruritic

1.21.2021 – Immediately after the injection, I felt hot but that feeling went away within 10 minutes.

1.22.2021 – The redness around the injection site is a small bump. My arm only hurts if I touch the bump.Otherwise there is no pain

2.4.2021 – A week after my vaccine, a small knot developed just under where the needle went in. It did not hurt, just swollen. There was also a small rash, about an inch across. The rash area itched. This lasted 4 days and then the symptoms disappeared.

2.18.2021 – Burning at the injection site for about 10 minutes after getting the injection. No other symptoms so far.

2.18.2022 – I currently have Covid 19....fever lasted an hour, chills, body aches, nasal congesfion, dry cough

Injection site joint pain, Rash erythematous and Rash

1.26.2021 – Diarrhea for the last 2 days

3.9.2021 – I keep forgetting to mention that I got a red rash spot in my left pectoral after my first shot that has not gone away. It's oblong, 50-cent piece size, and does not itch, ooze, or burn. Just a strange spot. Doctor will check it out tomorrow.

3.16.2021 – Pain in the shoulder of the injection site. It feels more like joint pain rather than muscular pain. Almost like I hyper-extended it or tore some cartilage. It's been going on for a month, basically since I got the second shot of vaccine.

Acne, Facial pain and Oral pain

2.5.2021 – I felt a numbing pain near my mouth that comes and goes. Almost like I just had dental work and the novocaine is just wearing off. Doesnt feel numb to the touch. This came on about 30 minutes after the shot. I also felt my lips swell for a few seconds. They dont look or feel swollen. Both sites did have something there that may have contributed to the sensation. I had a pimple near my mouth and I had bit my lip the day before I got the vaccine.

2.6.2021 – I still have some weird pain sensation near my mouth. Maybe it might be from wearing a new face mask thats a bit tighter than normal. My lips dont feel weird today. My arm feels swollen to the touch where the shot was given. The part of my arm right below the bicep is sore too.

Visceral pain, Red blood cell abnormality and Lip discoloration

5.7.2021 – Rash going down my arm. Rash is extremely painful. It initially started about a week post vaccination and it continues to randomly spread down my arm.

5.14.2021 – My left arm (vaccine arm) has been painful. Rash is also still there even though its very light. The whole arm aches down to my wrist and feels heavy.

5.21.2021 – Anaphylaxis- throat swelled.

5.22.2021 – My lungs feel sore/like a sore throat but in my chest/lung area, my breathing is fine.

5.23.2021 – My throat also got tightness (but able to breathe fine) a few times today. My eyes keep getting foggy and they itch terribly. My entire body itches. Ive noticed sunlight brings out more rash than if Im just inside.

5.24.2021 – Arm feels like dead weight. My vision is messed up. Chest pains, Rash leaves a stain on skin, pain on entire left side of body, but worst in the arm.

5.25.2021 – Arm still feels like dead weight, random bruising, vision changes, lungs ache.

5.26.2021 – Chest pain, arm heaviness and pain that radiates up my neck, visual disturbances, shortness of breath.

5.27.2021 – Arm still heavy/feels different, rash that comes and goes all over, randomized small bruising everywhere, chest pains, lungs feel sore.

5.30.2021 – Chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheaded, visual disturbances, dizziness, I feel absolutely terrible

6.4.2021 – Bruising for no reason, bulging veins, excessive tiredness- to the point I cant keep my eyes open, lungs hurt and shortness of breath, swelling, rash, visual changes, nausea.

6.11.2021 – Same conditions as previously listed, new facial rash that itches also on neck. CRP levels elevated as well.

6.18.2021 – New symptoms: lips slightly swollen with welts that have red/purple patches. All my previous symptoms still exist. If the lip issue continues to worsen to proceed (its been happening for 3-4 days now) I plan on seeing my doctor.

7.3.2021 – Terrible neck and head pain, terrible lower back pain, eye pain with eyesight issues. D-dimer was elevated at 920. CT scans and Spinal Tap was performed at ER on 7/2/2021.

8.20.2021 – Continued random bruising. Breathing issues. Organ pains. Chest pains.

5.21.2022 – Trouble with throat. Increased allergies to medicine and environment. Also potential throat abscess.

Migraine, Insomnia and Sinusitis

2.26.2021 – I received my first Moderna vaccine on 2/22/21. I have had a headache on 2/24, 2/25, & 2/26. I neglected to report the headache on 2/25 but after it moved into it's third day I decided to report it as I do not normally get a headache like this one. I do get migraines for which I take Imitrex but this was not a migraine headache. I took one Ibuprofen each day for the headache this week.

3.1.2021 – I woke with a mild headache but it soon went away and did not require any medication. I report this only because I do not normally get a headache of this sort; although as I reported before, I do get migraines and this was not a migraine.

3.29.2021 – The night after the 2nd vaccination, I had significant chills and trouble sleeping. I had a headache & exhaustion that lasted 24 hours but 48 hours after the 2nd vaccination I felt fine.

3.30.2021 – I had a migraine headache this morning but I don't think this headache is related to my covid19 vaccination.

3.23.2022 – Sinusitis

Abdominal pain lower, Flank pain and Respiratory disorder

1.21.2021 – Increase fatigue

1.29.2021 – Shoulder pain and neck pain

2.1.2021 – Neck and arm pain still, side injection was given on.

2.2.2021 – Neck and shoulder pain on side of injection

2.10.2021 – Still fatigue with a headache since the injection, left lower abd pain, flank left side pain.

2.17.2021 – Kidney stone and headache

4.30.2021 – Fatigue, increase headaches, and depression

1.27.2022 – My migraines are worse since I had the vaccine and always tired. I then was positive for COVID and my breathing sucks.

Injection site joint erythema, Respiratory symptom and Injection site induration

1.14.2021 – Day 8 after shot I woke up with large itchy red spot on arm where shot was given. It became indurated and sore. Went away in approximately 3 days. I developed axillary tenderness for several days as well.

2.18.2021 – Itching on legs and then entire body. Ended up with steroid shot when antihistamine not enough.

2.25.2021 – Extremely fatigued

3.4.2021 – Still with severe fatigue. This has not improved since vaccine. Called off of work twice in last 3 weeks.

4.29.2021 – Worsening palpitations now daily. Started after first shot

2.3.2022 – COVID URI sx and positive tests twice. Once 12/24 and again 1/25 with resolution of symptoms in between and tests turned negative in between.

Costochondritis, Breast tenderness and Painful respiration

5.1.2021 – Extreme pain and soreness in my arm pit and breast. Throbbing, warmth and tingling in my nipple and breast area. This is all on the left side where I got the vaccine shot.

5.2.2021 – Left Chest and Breast Pain, left side hurts when i take a deep breath. Swollen lymph nodes on the left side.

5.3.2021 – Breast and arm pit pain. Swollen lymph nodes

5.4.2021 – Burning sensation in arm pit and breast in injection side

5.5.2021 – Tenderness in left breast and armpit.

5.8.2021 – Swollen lymph node in the left breast

5.14.2021 – Soreness and pain in the left chest and breast area. One day its mild and the other its extremely painful and hurts to move around. The pain used to be in the breast but moved up to under the collarbone area.

5.27.2021 – Worse pain/tenderness in the upper area of left breast. Feels like bruising when touched ans hurts during certain movements or when coughing or sneezing or taking deep breaths. Will see my primary doctor to evaluate symptoms.

6.14.2021 – Pain in the chest area. Doctor diagnosed it as Costochondritis. It was triggered by the vaccine shot.

Breast pain, Feeling cold and Night sweats

2.13.2021 – Ran fever in the night. Im better today. I normally never have symptoms with any vaccine.

2.14.2021 – Under my left arm and my left breast aches. Also my left side of my neck hurts.

2.16.2021 – Woke up in the night sweating. My clothes and bed were drenched.

2.20.2021 – Not chills so much but I feel like i have a fever. I was 98.1 but havent felt "well".

3.13.2021 – I got cold last night. Like i was freezing.

3.14.2021 – Runny nose

3.28.2021 – My back will occassionally hurt. Minor headaches and tired.

Injection site ulcer, Dermatitis contact and Sinus congestion

3.1.2021 – I was achy and tired last night still a little tired today but feel a little better

3.31.2021 – Not sure if this counts the Monday before I got my shot on Wednesday I was cleaning some brush and then Thursday after my shot I had what I believe is poison ivy all over my arm and it was pretty severe and don't normally get poison ivy so I don't know if it has anything to do with this or not

4.15.2021 – Rash

9.22.2021 – I get dizzy a lot

12.1.2021 – I had a small sore developed on my injection site

5.31.2022 – Lots of sinus congestion and sore throat headache

Joint range of motion decreased, Sciatica and Sleep disorder

4.25.2021 – Lightheadedness

5.3.2021 – Rash, waves of nausea, headaches around right temple/ear, joint ache

5.10.2021 – Still having headaches & fatigue, joint pain and trouble with full range of motion on vaccinated arm

5.17.2021 – Arm still tender around muscle to shoulder with limiting range of motion. periodic headache around right temple

5.25.2021 – Still discomfort and pain when moving arm (ie reaching for seatbelt, raising arm on sofa back, sleeping with arm up) periodic feeling like sciatica on right hip

6.1.2021 – Arm sore still experiencing ROM limitation. Periodic Headaches affecting right ear ache

7.18.2021 – Arm still hurts when reaching/extending (ie putting in seat belt, reaching overhead) back pain persists with feeling of shooting pain, tingling mainly right side similar to what I've read on siatica. When getting up from sitting or laying down.

10.19.2021 – Backache lessened over time though sciatica like numbness is still an issue

4.20.2022 – Continued stiffness and sore where 3 vax shots given.

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Cyst and Middle ear effusion

1.12.2021 – Injection Site Tenderness

2.14.2021 – Ear pain and sounds of fluid in ears

2.15.2021 – Both ears hurt and sounds are muffled and watery

2.16.2021 – Ear pain and fluid sounds in ears

3.2.2021 – Feeling more tired and body is craving more sleep

3.9.2021 – Just been feeling more fatigued and having headaches much more since the second dose

3.25.2021 – WPW syndrome has had more occurrences since covid and even more so as Ive had the vaccine and been working out.

8.12.2021 – Cyst

9.24.2021 – Loss of appetite

9.27.2021 – Red circle is starting to yellow and feels like it is a bruise

9.28.2021 – Redness is now minimal but it is now transitioning to a bruise in the exact spot

9.29.2021 – Bruising replace swollen red spot.

Bronchial disorder, Autoimmune disorder and Muscle fatigue

4.7.2021 – Every joint and muscle hurt and i eould get body chills

5.11.2021 – Was exposed to covid 12 days after second dose. Experienced fatigue and some hives however was not covid tested.

5.20.2021 – Season bronchial symptoms Slowed my daily activities

5.25.2021 – Hives chills ,coughing , labored breathing , muscle cramping , weakness , severe diarrhea

7.15.2021 – Everything related to covid except lose of taste and smell. Plus a lesion on my heart , now autoimmune prob. May 16 to current.

10.12.2021 – Fatigue Muscle tired and soreness Joint soreness Occasional vomit/ diarrhea