Their Stories

Atelectasis, Smoke sensitivity and Frequent bowel movements

2.12.2021 – The day after my 1st vaccine 1-22-21 my arm was sore & red around injection site. Today 2-12-21 the area is still pink, has a lump & is tender.The injection site was itchy the first couple of weeks. Am concerned about 2nd shot on 2-20-21

2.25.2021 – No

5.22.2021 – Digestive upset, feeling full & uncomfortable. Frequent BMs

8.21.2021 – Breathing extremely poor AQI from No. California fires.

2.20.2022 – Lung issues, Atelectasis, with low oxygen levels And elevated pulse.

Head discomfort, Ear discomfort and Paranasal sinus discomfort

4.4.2021 – Had diarrhea yesterday that I forgot to report. All good today.

4.13.2021 – Bad headache, but also didnt sleep well last night.

4.21.2021 – Lightheaded at times, brief transient episodes

5.25.2021 – Generalized joint pain.

12.1.2021 – On 11/24 I developed a scratchy throat. Awoke 11/25 lightheaded, with sinus and ear pressure. Over following days headache, fatigue and fullness In nasopharyngeal area. Taking Advil, antihistamine and decongestant.

5.7.2022 – Some lightheaded mess, headache, nausea

Hunger, Migraine and Throat irritation

1.4.2021 – I was dizzy and starving after the shot, and have had a migraine since.

2.3.2021 – I think I picked up a cold from my niecemostly sneezing and a scratchy throat. Congestion and an occasional cough. I got COVID tested a week ago for it and it was negative.

2.8.2021 – I caught a cold from my niece, but tested negative for COVID. Sore throat, headache, cough, sneeze, body aches, fatigue. My sister caught it too, and also tested negative.

Mass, Injected limb mobility decreased and Injection site discoloration

3.31.2021 – Yes, I have a shadow of a 3 inch stripe from the 1st shot of redness for 4 days and a purple dot from the injection site and a rash on the right arm from the 2nd shot a large lump on the side of elbow with another purple dot and my left arm locked and couldnt move it for a few seconds after the 2nd shot.

4.1.2021 – Sweating forgot to mention that!

9.25.2021 – My left arm went dumb for a few seconds! And my forehead is red!

Neuropathy peripheral, Head discomfort and Burning sensation

3.17.2021 – chest tightness, left arm tingling. Went to ER ekg and X-ray came back fine

3.26.2021 – Light headedness

3.27.2021 – Light headedness and foggy

3.28.2021 – Dizziness

3.29.2021 – Some light headedness and brain fog but its getting a bit better each day.

3.31.2021 – Dizzyness

4.29.2021 – Brain Fog and fatigue that hasn't gone away

6.23.2021 – Tingling feet. Head pressure.

9.28.2021 – I was having pretty bad headaches in june as well as tingling and burning in feet (eeg came back normal) but I was diagnosed with mild neuropathy in July.

Hydrocephalus, Colostomy and Hernia

2.13.2021 – Icey day pain, arthritic painW/ joints and muscles

2.14.2021 – The headaches, muscle and joint pain is related to Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis.

2.15.2021 – I am having oxygen issues getting winded after exhertinfenergt

2.16.2021 – Not related to the COVid19, symptomatic for arthritis, Hydrocephalus,kidney and urinary disease

2.17.2021 – The symptoms described are not due to injection , I am currently having possible Neurological symptoms.Thank

2.18.2021 – Associated with my active Hydrocephalus

3.14.2021 – Joint pain could be exasperated by my psoriatic arthritis

3.15.2021 – Nurse practitioner- subscribed Zofran for nausea, the diarrhea will work it self out. I have a colostomy, so keeping track of Diarrhea for now.

3.16.2021 – Numbness in extremities

3.17.2021 – Still numbness in extremities

4.2.2021 – Urinary Tract IntectinNot connected to COVid19. I did have a kidney transplant in 2014,so I m immune compromised. I follow what my transplant team requires; no large crowds. If needed go into stores during off peak times, double mask. 6 ft apart.

9.12.2021 – Two hernias pressing beneath Ostomies. Have an upcoming appointment with a general surgeon September 21@(b)(6)

Hypersomnia, Nausea and Rhinorrhea

4.1.2021 – I haven't felt tired by day, but I've fallen asleep a couple hours early each night since I got my vaccination five days ago.

4.9.2021 – Body aches in large muscles (especially glutes) like I had when my household had what was thought to be Covid19 in Mar 2020. I got a covid PCR test in case on 4/7/21 (came back negative). Nausea much better after finally taking migraine meds yesterda

4.16.2021 – Maybe tiny bit tired, runny nose for half an hour

Restlessness, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Sleep disorder

5.21.2021 – Lymph nodes under my left arm under breast and into the middle of my rib cage. Leg swelling and Restless at night. Had a hundred degree temperature May 4th. Headache, fatigue, loss of taste. Went to see primary care doctor, my cardiologist wants a stress test.

8.2.2021 – Discomfort in rib cage, pain still in left armpit. Cannot lye diwn to sleep without taking Lyrica to stop the nerves. This is abnormal for this feeling. My husband has same problems which started after first moderna shot. April 5th. Cardiologist did heart cath and did not find any problems. Also have had a ct scan, bloodwork and Doctors cannot find any issues!!!!!!

Temperature regulation disorder, Nodule and Head discomfort

4.7.2021 – A little sore

4.8.2021 – Soreness

4.9.2021 – Had MILD HEADACHE TODAY

4.11.2021 – A little sore a small itchy but ok much better

4.12.2021 – Place had an bumpy node to rise but now gone became itchy

4.14.2021 – They COMING AND GOING !

4.29.2021 – Headache

5.7.2021 – I feel awful

5.10.2021 – I SWEAT A LOT A BE SO TIRED

5.11.2021 – Back and ad

5.14.2021 – Back seriously

5.19.2021 – Back in serious pain

5.26.2021 – I sweet a lot a I had pain in my back and my stomach and head and sinus pressure

6.9.2021 – I have Muscle spasms I have health symptoms like a cold but I been taking cold meds and my vVitamins I may have to call the doctor and ask for an anabiotic if I cant see that Im getting in a better

6.16.2021 – Been HAD A COLD EVERY SINCE MY SECOND SHOT!!

8.4.2021 – I still have temperature problems and A VERY DRY COUGHING SPELL PLUS I STILL TIRED ALL THE TIME!!

Goitre, Thyroid mass and Pain of skin

2.27.2021 – Im curious to know is gas a side effect? It has subsided now but for two days I have awful gas.

8.25.2021 – Some thyroid nodules that I need to have tested I have an appointment with a Doctor to check the x-rays and possibly need a biopsy

10.10.2021 – The redness in my arm and soreness has moved down to my elbow

10.12.2021 – Some tenderness around the elbow

11.4.2021 – Had a thyroid sonogram and by thyroid is enlarged they said suspicious findings.Was told to make an appointment with a specialist I have a doctors appointment with a specialist the earliest I could get was December 30

4.29.2022 – Skin feels sore to touch

4.30.2022 – Abdominal pain only a little right after I eat

5.2.2022 – Hot flashes started up again. Otherwise doing well

6.2.2022 – I have started with hot flashes again I don't know if that is anything or not.

10.27.2022 – Had what started out to be bronchitis, and I am not sure whether or not I had Covid at that time as well Had a visit with a PA that tested me at the time but two days later I needed an inhaler to make it through the night. It lasted two days for that but three weeks total.

Implantable cardiac monitor insertion, Bacterial vaginosis and Arrhythmia

2.14.2021 – Elevated heart rate of 107, dizziness, burning eyes, red eyes, sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing

2.15.2021 – Eye burning , sensitivity to light

2.16.2021 – Blurry vision, eye pain

2.17.2021 – Dizzyness

3.13.2021 – About one hour after the injection it felt like my thriat closed up a little and became sore.

3.14.2021 – Heart rate of 102

3.15.2021 – Eyes burning, sinus

3.16.2021 – Sleepiness

4.10.2021 – Urinary tract infection, BV, brain fog, occasional lightheadedness.

9.11.2021 – Possible Sjogrens Syndrome

11.13.2021 – Increasing pain, neuropathy.

11.21.2021 – Neuropathy worsening

11.27.2021 – Neuropathy,

1.21.2022 – Sciatica

4.22.2022 – Dizziness, vertigo, nausea, hospitalization, lengthened QT.

5.14.2022 – Hospitalization, loop recorder

5.16.2022 – Exhaustion, arrythmia

10.17.2022 – Had Covid 19 on 08/25/2022 for the 2nd time.

Contusion, Injection site bruising and Edema peripheral

1.31.2021 – Whelps and intense itching around injection site began 6 days out and lasted another 6 days.

4.22.2022 – Hip/neck/joint pain

7.25.2022 – Swelling occurred under my arm. Extremely sore. Has gone away for most part but now bruising beneath it beside my breast. All on same side as arm where injection was. Just fyi!

8.17.2022 – Sinus infection that required 10 days of antibiotic.

9.1.2022 – Began as scratchy throat, then runny nose. Headache, coughs. Just got positive at-home test result. Waiting to hear back from them.

Deafness bilateral, Sensitization and Hemorrhoids

5.6.2021 – Ear drumming

5.10.2021 – Ear drumming and hemerroids I have never had that and I have 5 kids

5.16.2021 – Hearing issues in left ear then had a migraine yesterday and then both ears have issues. Migraine again today. Hemerroids too. Seen doctor on Friday.

5.21.2021 – Migraines and pressure headaches. Hearing issues in both rs

5.28.2021 – HeadachesNeck painPressure headachesWorse hearing lose

6.4.2021 – MigrainesClicking around earsTittinusSensitive to normal noiseSensitive to lightEar fullnessHearing lossEye water

10.29.2021 – Drumming in both ears. Hearing loss in both ears. Headaches sensitive scalp to touch. Stiffer neck. Fog. Tired.

Muscle tightness, Sleep disorder and Mobility decreased

4.8.2021 – I feel great!!

4.10.2021 – Muscle a little tight at neck. No pain. Almost like if you sleep wrong. Very minor.

4.12.2021 – Still minor muscle pain in neck but this muscle gets irritated easily since I had surgery in my neck 15 years ago. No big deal

4.13.2021 – Still minimal ache in my neck like I slept wrong. No big deal it it is slowly getting better.

5.6.2021 – Second shot ok so far but I still have mild muscle pain on the side I had my first shot when I move my arm to the back as to scratch my lower back. Mild but still there. But very happy to have the shot

5.26.2021 – After the 1st shot in my left arm I had muscle pain from my neck to shoulder blade for 4 weeks. I thought due to neck surgery I had before. Now If I reach my arm up or to the back i cant do it cause I now have muscle pain where the shot was give

8.4.2021 – I have had pain in my arm where the vaccine was injected four months ago. I cannot move my arm in certain positions and at times if I do it feels like I broke my bone. I went to the doctor about it last week and I am on physical therapy exercises.

11.3.2021 – Continued sharp pain in my arm at the injection with a variety of arm movements. Like a k ice going in. Tried physical therapy and no improvement. Getting worse and hard to sleep on that side. SIRVA? What do I do?

6.3.2022 – Sore throat, very tired, runny nose, cough. One after the other. I had a negative covid test on May 24 and on May 25 got a sore throat

Spontaneous hemorrhage, Ulcer and Retching

2.8.2021 – Started feeling like I had the flu sneezing, yucky sinus drainage, infection like,chills,achy, painful inner ears & bilateral jaw pain.Intermittent over past 3 days, better with Tylenol cold and flu around the clock.

2.15.2021 – Nausea,extreme fatigue,flulike symptoms and ear pain.

2.22.2021 – Feel fatigued like I have the flu or am fighting a sinus infection with gi upset nausea dry heaving achy, with chills and diarrhea and inner ear pain.

4.26.2021 – Felt like I had the flu.achy,feverish ? fever, chills then sweaty, everything hurt.GI upset, nauseated, dry heaving, diarrhea.Felt better Sunday.Monday headed to work, didnt get out of the neighborhood.started to feel bad Stayed home COVID tested. Contacted employee health

3.4.2022 – Got shingles Had to contact on call MD New Years Day after 5 p m

9.5.2022 – Horrible cough home for 21 days had a bleblike bump turn into ulcer poorly healing ,back at work for month had a spontaneous bleed, hospitalized for week had surgery mid August hope to return to work in a few weeks. Still need second booster.

Gastrointestinal infection, Facial paralysis and Cystitis

2.16.2021 – Developing cough; Cannot get warm, especially hands and feet

2.17.2021 – Dizziness, reduced appetite

2.21.2021 – Blood in urine, UTI or bladder infection?

2.22.2021 – Bladder infection and UTI

3.1.2021 – Ear infection, stiff neck, chills, UTI, extreme fatigue, pain and muscle weakness, especially in vaccine arm, headache. Referral to specialist

3.29.2021 – One side of face drooping, temporary paralysis. Getting evaluated at ED for Bells Palsy or neuro issues

10.26.2021 – Right hip pain

10.27.2021 – Right hip and lower back pain

3.25.2022 – Pain in lower back and hip Surgery

9.22.2022 – Tested Covid + June 6, 2022

Neuropathy peripheral, Dysgeusia and Back pain

2.1.2021 – Slight sore throat

2.3.2021 – Sore throat-slight

10.30.2021 – Metallic taste in my mouth for the past few days. It hasn't affected my taste.

11.10.2021 – I have had a sore throat and am stuffing. I don't believe it was from the vaccine. We just returned from an outdoor wedding and reception out of state. We are also rundown due to travel. I am being tested currently.

11.15.2021 – We travelled for a wedding and returned with head colds.

11.24.2021 – Neuropathy in my right leg

12.23.2022 – Normal cold symptoms with multiple negative COVID tests.

Formication, Pulmonary thrombosis and COVID-19 pneumonia

8.11.2021 – I have asthma, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia arthritis my regular aches and pains seems to be more painful also I have a new heaviness with pain in my back and joints after shot

8.25.2021 – I have had severe headaches and sore throat for about 4 days now as well as muscle cramps

9.9.2021 – Waves of flushing, lower back pain,crawling and bubbling feeling at injection site also headaches

9.10.2021 – Neck pain, ankle swelling

9.12.2021 – Sore throat and backache i have to push myself hard to be able to accomplish anything

9.13.2021 – Back and sides hurting also cramps in thighs

10.8.2021 – I don't know if has anything to do with shot but I have been having numbness and pain and weakness in my arms and hands and neck and shoulders as well as pain in my back and knees i do have fibromyalgia and arthritis so am not sure if it is the shot Doctors office

10.14.2021 – Severe arm pain in right arm

10.20.2021 – I still have the hand wrist and shoulder pain which sometimes keeps me from getting a good night's sleep i also have a lot of fatigue

12.8.2021 – I am still having hand and arm pain alone with stomach pain i dont know if it has anything to do with shot but it is a new pain which i am trying to get treated at orthopedic doctor

3.15.2022 – I had covid pneumonia which left me with a blood clot in my lungs that i am being treated for now

Cholecystectomy, Sluggishness and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

3.16.2021 – Just got shot cant answer any of these yet

3.18.2021 – A little dizziness

3.19.2021 – Dizziness

3.23.2021 – Still dizziness

4.8.2021 – Constant headache- I am okay but truth is a little sluggish since last vaccine

4.13.2021 – The headache still lingers on since vaccine. As well as a bit tired all the time. general health is good. Even with these issues I am still glad that I got the . A few days here and there I not able to function at the best but I would do the same

4.20.2021 – The headaches still persists

4.29.2021 – Headaches still persists

6.16.2021 – Still bad headaches. Sluggish a lt.

10.28.2021 – Feeling as though I'm going to faint

10.29.2021 – Severe body cramps- feeling faint

10.30.2021 – Body cramps

12.9.2021 – Headaches still persist.

4.19.2022 – Dizziness with headache since shot

4.28.2022 – Still severe headaches and off and on dizziness

5.7.2022 – Still severe headaches and a chest pain that I thought nothing about at first. It has been going on since vaccinated. I thought was heartburn by at first. It continuously gets worse.

5.20.2022 – Still having the headaches as well as weakness and feeling very tired daily

7.18.2022 – Had gallbladder removed. Now suffering with massive blood clots in the stomach area. Severe headaches and vertigo Surgery

10.7.2022 – The headaches, dizziness nausea still persist.

10.14.2022 – Headaches , dizziness and nausea daily. Some days prevent me from doing anything.

10.30.2022 – Dizziness and headaches continue and pretty bad some days. At times unable to do anything

11.4.2022 – I'm concerned that I am still having the dizziness, headaches. Always tired and sluggish.

Tachycardia, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy

1.16.2021 – Swollen axilla lymph node on side of injection

1.17.2021 – Lymph node under arm is now very swollen. About the size of a flattened orange.

1.18.2021 – Swelling under arm is decreasing. Less painful today.

2.26.2021 – Swollen lymph node in right axilla has reappeared as of today. Slightly painful.

10.14.2021 – I did not report on the 1st checkin that I had a bout of tachycardia that last for 4 hours after my booster. It started apx 14 hours after my injection. I did not seek medical care but my fitbit watch alerted me to the episode. Never had this before.

Rheumatoid arthritis, Depression and Upper respiratory tract infection

3.4.2021 – The above symptoms are related to my underlying RAg

3.5.2021 – Symptoms prob d/t underlying RA

3.6.2021 – More muscle aches, some sl chills but no associated fever

3.7.2021 – Joint pain likely r/t underlying RA

3.8.2021 – Likely r/t underlying RA

3.11.2021 – Symptoms likely related to RA

3.25.2021 – Likely related to underlying RA

3.27.2021 – Symptoms may be due to RA

3.28.2021 – Likely related to RA

3.29.2021 – Prob related to RA

3.31.2021 – Prob d/t RA

4.1.2021 – Likely due to RA

6.24.2021 – Depression/anxiety

3.25.2022 – Bronchitis following an URI, tested negative for Covid x 2

Limb mass, Hemorrhoids and Flank pain

4.25.2022 – Severe pain 24:7 left side of body, trunk. Front around to upper back. Rash on this one side of body. Diagnosed with shingles triggered by moderna booster.

5.1.2022 – Rash, Severe pain one side of body, torso front to upper back.

5.8.2022 – Torso pain one side of body, 24/7. Pain jas not stopped since booster. Can't sleep.

5.15.2022 – Extreme fatigue, rash back one side,Urgent care provider notice med they prescribed now causing high bp so now have to go on med to lower. Still no cuff and oximeter received yet , waiting since 4/29/22.

5.22.2022 – Side glute pain. Side pain. Main is dizziness.

7.12.2022 – Nerve pain, hemorrhoids! First time my life. Itchy redness in neck area

10.11.2022 – Dizziness

Injection site pain, Nasopharyngitis and Oropharyngeal pain

11.4.2021 – I just had the shot 5 minutes ago

11.6.2021 – My arm is a little sore from where I got the booster injection, but it's not bad at all and completely in the realm of my expectations

12.9.2021 – I think I caught a cold a few days ago. I took a covid test 6 days ago not because I felt bad but because we were going to a holiday party and a negative Covid test was required. I tested negative. 3 days later I felt a sore throat.

4.20.2022 – Headache, but I don't think it's related to the vaccine or covid

Tendon disorder, Tendon pain and Spinal pain

3.6.2021 – Just wanted to note that after 4 hours my aches started; in particular, I noted pain in my upper spine on the side where I got the shot.

3.7.2021 – A great deal of difficulty lifting my upper arm where I was shot.

4.8.2021 – The pain in my joints was crushing; it felt like the tendons in my ankles would snap, and I had difficulty moving my hands as well as the arm I got the shot in. Only two flus in my life were worse than the last 24 hours.

4.9.2021 – Pain still impacting my neck, hands, and ankle

4.12.2021 – Still residual pain in my neck/spine and joints in my hands, but am functional again, just fatigued.

10.5.2021 – I don't know if it's coincidence, but my joints flare up more especially in my hands since my vaccine.

10.18.2022 – I just want to note that all the COVID vaccines specifically affect my hand joints

10.31.2022 – I'm on antibiotics - a few days ago, I had a resurgence of pain in my neck and upper arms, now a stye. Not sure if coincidence.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Viral infection and Parosmia

10.13.2021 – I tested positive for covid 9/29 and got sick for 4 days with fever and body aches. Lost taste and smell (partially recovered to date). Started improving steadily from 10/3 and returned cautiously to normal activity from 10/4

4.16.2022 – Tested positive to Covid-19 on 2/22/2022 Phantosmia, mild fatigue, low fever

12.2.2022 – I had some viral infection with temperature, fatigue, runny nose, but tested negative for Covid in a rapid test

Odynophagia, Joint stiffness and Throat irritation

1.16.2021 – Lightheaded

2.12.2021 – Very mild headache, touch of lightheaded feeling

2.13.2021 – Lightheaded almost like a headache

2.14.2021 – Left elbow touch of stiffness

3.26.2021 – Soreness still in left arm near vaccination point. Very mild but noticeable when arm raised over head or elbow bent extremely.

5.14.2021 – Not really new but mild pain in upper left arm has remained unchanged since 2nd vaccination 2/12. Can't sleep on left side and get slight pain when putting on a jacket or other movement behind my back or over my head.

10.29.2022 – Congestion, coughing, scratchy throat that developed into painful swallowing. All symptoms gone, except occasional cough, by 8th day following onset. Tested neg using home kit at that time.

Hypopnea, Rotator cuff syndrome and Diverticulitis

1.5.2021 – I have been having night sweats. I don't know if there is any correlation with the vaccine

1.6.2021 – Mild night sweats again last night

1.21.2021 – Feeling hot and had night sweats

1.22.2021 – Spontaneous Sweats

1.23.2021 – Sweats

1.24.2021 – Feeling hot spontaneously-reminds me of menopause

1.25.2021 – Feeling hot periodically

1.26.2021 – Night sweats last night - so far no hot episodes today!!

1.27.2021 – Alternating chills and sweats

4.22.2021 – Hospitalized for 22 hours for a sudden onset of chest tightness and inability to take a deep breath.

9.29.2021 – Night sweats

9.30.2021 – Night Sweats

10.2.2021 – Ongoing Night Sweats

10.4.2021 – Night Sweats again last night

10.5.2021 – Feeling hot often and night sweats

12.28.2021 – Left shoulder impingement and low back pain

3.29.2022 – I had a bad cold-tested COVID negative 2 times. Required steroids & antibiotics for subsequent sinus infection

4.15.2022 – Diverticulitis - on antibiotics, night swears

10.25.2022 – Cough, runny nose/head cold.

Muscle tightness, Limb discomfort and Hypoesthesia

3.19.2021 – None. Feel fine and no after effects.

3.21.2021 – None. Thank you for your follow-up.

3.23.2021 – None to report.

3.24.2021 – Been having growing pain and numbness on bottoms of feet. Did not report it earlier because I didnt put 2&2 together - having the vaccine and the onset of this physical ailment.

4.2.2021 – The soles of my feet have gotten progressively sore, tight, and painful.Started after a couple of check-ins where they werent as bad, so I didnt mention them. Have gotten more bothersome.

6.20.2021 – Severe back, hip, and leg pain.

Subcutaneous abscess, Renal failure and Respiratory disorder

4.13.2021 – Runny nose...

4.15.2021 – Nose running like a faucet

5.5.2021 – Stuffed up nose, mild sore throat

5.8.2021 – A "wahw, wahw, wahw" sound in my ears/ head.

6.7.2021 – Sore throat, head pressure

11.1.2021 – Cronic sores on my face. Like fever blisters. I havent seen dr yet but will this week

5.3.2022 – Two seperate episodes. Nov 2021 Upper respitory & sinus infection resulting in kidney failure. And Feb 2022 positive covid mostly body aches and slight upper respitory issues.

Lactation disorder, Suppressed lactation and Breast discomfort

4.10.2021 – Forgot to include in update yesterday but had a red eye in the inner corner. Seemed like a few capillaries had burst.

4.11.2021 – Its been a bit difficult to latch baby onto breast but this may also be due to general fussiness of baby

4.12.2021 – Feeling like the start of a cold

4.14.2021 – Im breastfeeding and my milk supply seems to have decreased a bit and my breasts feel a bit different. It could also be all normal

6.10.2021 – Dizziness

7.29.2021 – I dont think its related to the vaccine since Im breastfeeding but a bit of joint pain

10.28.2021 – I don't think they are related to the vaccine at all. But I got mastitis and severe back pain probably from sleep deprivation.

1.7.2022 – Fatigue but it could be from anything really

12.20.2022 – Light headed

12.23.2022 – I might be coming down with a cold

12.26.2022 – Light headed and cold symptoms