Their Stories

Initial insomnia, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased

3.8.2021 – Slightly swollen glands in throat.

3.9.2021 – Bruising around the injection site got significantly darker and larger

3.11.2021 – Bruising near the site

3.12.2021 – still some bruising around the injection site, but getting better.

3.13.2021 – I forgot to mention that the first evening when I got the shot (day 1), I had a lot of trouble falling asleep which was not normal for me. It almost felt like I had drunk coffee or something. I mention this because another friend was telling me today that after her shot yesterday she could not sleep either and wonder if this is a symptom.

3.15.2021 – Bruising around injection site (but getting lighter)

3.23.2021 – Loose bowels.

6.6.2021 – I have type 2 diabetes and I have noticed since the vaccine that my blood glucose readings have become slightly elevated from what they normally are in the months since taking the vaccine. I am not sure if there is a direct correlation or not.

6.17.2022 – I have T2 diabetes and I have noticed that every time I get vaccinated or boosted, my blood glucose is less regular than normal for about 2 months or so after. Not sky high, but just more irregular than normal, despite being on medication.

Hypomenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

2.12.2021 – I had a horrible headache and nausea that led to vomiting on Wednesday. I vomited three times and the only thing that could rid myself of this was sleep.

3.28.2021 – Cough, congestion, coughing up phlegmMost likely due to allergies

4.2.2021 – Bad cough, sinus infection

4.11.2021 – Bronchitis - productive incessant cough

8.27.2021 – Very irregular periods - either super heavy or super light.Headaches, nausea

12.14.2021 – Chest tightness

12.15.2021 – Shortness of breath, tightness in chest

12.19.2021 – Sore throat

1.3.2022 – Covid - headache, runny nose, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea

Nasal herpes, Otorrhea and Dysstasia

8.18.2021 – Immediately after shot, burning sensations down arms; pressure in head, eyes, ears, & ears; couldn't stand up or focus eyes; pressure band around 3rd ribs. Day after intense stabbing pain in different joints; cold skin in spots; can barely lift legs

8.22.2021 – Unable to sleep the past 2 nights; feeling like I have to stretch or use my leg muscles for HOURS overnight

8.23.2021 – Sciatic nerve problem popped up

8.24.2021 – Same side (left) as shot: temple area & back of head very tender. Woke me up every time I rolled over on my left side; nerve pain from lower back to mid-thigh makes walking very painful

8.31.2021 – Fast heart rate; normally resting is 68-76 now its 120

9.20.2021 – Dizzy; a 'stitch' top of right rib cage; swollen abdomen

9.22.2021 – BP is up; had a hard time catching breath this morning; still some dizziness

9.24.2021 – BP is all over the place

10.1.2021 – Short of breath, extreme fatigue, unable to wake up one morning for hours, thighs feel like I'm wading through quick sand when I walk, herpes outbreak in my left nostril, having trouble lifting vaccine arm over my head, and can't think clearly

10.15.2021 – Dizzy, shortness of breath

10.22.2021 – Lightheaded; feels like my feet are being stabbed; raising arm is painful;

10.31.2021 – Coughed an hour straight without producing anything; muscle cramps; entire head aches sometimes; I used to have an excellent memory, but unable to recall anything some days; milky fluid drained from right ear & kept me up all night; severe fatigue

12.17.2021 – Weird tight feeling around my knees when I bend them. Started having sporadic pain again in vaccine spot when using my arm. But brain fog finally cleared about 2 weeks ago.

3.18.2022 – Higher blood pressure; brain fog continues; fatigue

Hematochezia, Body temperature increased and Migraine

3.20.2021 – Migraine headache 4 daysBlood in stoolDiarrhea

3.27.2021 – Diarrhea nausea

9.4.2021 – After my booster, for one day my temp was up 3 degrees with a debilitating migraine headache for one day. The temp gradually lowered Ofer the next 6 days.

9.4.2021 – This is my 1st check-in since receiving the booster. I ran a 3 degree fever and had a severe headache for a day. The fever slowly went down over 7 days. No problems since then.

11.15.2021 – Sore throat.

Mucosal discoloration, Raynaud's phenomenon and Eye pruritus

4.27.2021 – Reynauds Snydrome on both middle fingers more pronounced with some tingling.

4.29.2021 – Mild Reynauds syndrome - noticed while doing some weeding

4.30.2021 – Itchy eyes - maybe just due to allergies to pollen blowing around as it is very windy today !

5.12.2021 – Sneezing and runny nose, even though I am inside our home, so unlikely to be allergy

5.17.2021 – General fatigue and weakness for past 3 days! Sore throat and yellow sputum discharge. Moving very slow, with joint pains and tenderness in the butt area.

Fall, Decreased appetite and Myalgia

2.19.2021 – Painful to raise my right arm where I got my vaccine this morning. It hurt to lift my arm, at first.

3.7.2021 – Arm still hurts on right side from first shot.

4.2.2021 – The muscles in right elbow area (below the area I got my 1st Covid-19 vaccine) is sore and hurts. Not hot , not swollen or discolored, It just hurts to use my right elbow area.

4.16.2021 – Ive had diarreah for 7 days. Quite miserable. Not eating much at all. Boost, ensure. Jello.

9.3.2021 – Fell & hurt my knee.

Frequent bowel movements, Impaired work ability and Constipation

2.22.2021 – Frequent stools but may be related to what I ate last night

3.25.2021 – Pain in my abdomen and constipation alternating with diarrhea. I think this is an ongoing issue that may be unrelated to the vaccine.

4.1.2021 – Intensifying bowel problems, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, headaches.

2.20.2022 – Was sick with COVID 4 days last month.

5.2.2022 – Lots of coughing last night. Had to call in sick to work.

5.16.2022 – Leg cramps in right calf over the weekend.

Sticky skin, Angina pectoris and Palpitations

3.11.2021 – Brain fog My Dr. wont be in until next Monday

3.15.2021 – I have had Covid arm 3 times, my arm felt sticky where the Covid arm is. I still feel Fatigue. A small fever on and off. Nauseated for several days, vomiting and diarrhea a few days. Heart racing

3.22.2021 – Fever, chills, diarrhea, chest pain, brain fog, fatigeWent to Dr. last Friday and another appointment March 31st.

3.30.2021 – Heart pain, fever, vomiting, direah, aches, pains, feelylousy. Been to Dr. 4 times. I saw an allergy dr. yesterday.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Blood glucose increased and Parosmia

2.28.2021 – I woke up at 3am and smelled fresh house paint. I havent painted the house in several years

3.2.2021 – Cold sore on my lip. I have only seen my immediate family

3.3.2021 – Cold sore persists. Havent had one in several years

3.4.2021 – Cold sore persists

3.5.2021 – Cold sore, almost cleared up now

3.26.2021 – Heart rate was higher during exercise, took longer to recover to resting rate

3.28.2021 – Im type 1 diabetic (diagnosed 1979) and have elevated blood glucose, requiring several adjusting boluses. I sweat through my shirt during the night.

3.29.2021 – I still have elevated blood glucose. I have changed my infusion set, but no luck. Seems to be doing a real number on my metabolism

3.30.2021 – Blood glucose is back to normal

Injection site inflammation, Injection site discoloration and Pain in jaw

2.11.2021 – Had rash one face cheek but went away

2.13.2021 – I have that normally anyway

2.22.2021 – Site is discolored and was inflamed but it went down. It was itchy too. Ok now

3.8.2021 – I only received injection less hour ago:-)

3.9.2021 – My husband didnt register but he has fever, shakes , chills and body aches t

3.10.2021 – My husband is 100% better- fever, chills and body aches gone except same at injection site as me

3.11.2021 – My head and neck are hurting on left side only- almost feels like one side migraine but I do not get migraines Appointment tomorrow IM Doc otherwise I would seek treatment- woke me up middle night and ran nails side face one side felt diff - left side

3.12.2021 – Head neck and jaw sore

3.13.2021 – Neck head

3.22.2021 – Migraine headaches off and on - temple area left side head only. Last and only time had migraine was 15 years ago.Nephew who I live with tested positive Covid on 3/16. My 2nd vaccine 3/8

Liver disorder, Hyposmia and Hypogeusia

3.6.2021 – Currently experiencing miscarriage related to unfortunate fertility cycle and unrelated to vaccine. Pregnancy test was negative before vaccine, positive day of vaccine and should not have been. Implantation too late for healthy pregnancy and fertility medications were stopped five days prior to positive positive test due to negative result and positive result was received after vaccine but too late for restarting medication to save pregnancy.

3.24.2021 – Asthma attack

3.25.2021 – Diminished taste and smell

9.22.2021 – Having trouble with liver, not yet diagnosed with anything

12.23.2021 – Short of breath

12.24.2021 – Short of breath, worsened asthma

12.26.2021 – Short of breath, asthma attack, very sensitive since booster

12.27.2021 – Exacerbated asthma, highly sensitive

12.28.2021 – Asthma symptoms

12.29.2021 – Asthma still exacerbated but less so than past few days

Lymphadenitis, Swollen tongue and Sluggishness

1.12.2021 – Sluggishness - like I'm moving in slow-motion

1.13.2021 – Facial and tongue swelling in the middle of the night last night; no trouble breathing so didn't go to hosp; Benadryl helped some

1.14.2021 – Overall body lymphatic swelling, started in face then went into neck, abdomen, groin and upper legs.

1.15.2021 – Continued swelling in shot arm, milder face swelling and now some abdominal and leg swelling Saw my internist today who has recommended that I not take the second dose due to lymphatic swelling. He did not recommend any extra medications.

1.16.2021 – Continued abdominal and upper leg swelling; arm, neck and face swelling have improved today. Have not slept well for four nights because of this swelling

1.17.2021 – Arm swelling is improved. Mild facial swelling and mild neck swelling still present. Took some Claritin and that helped some.

Muscle twitching, Abdominal distension and Flatulence

8.13.2021 – Day 2 injection arm twitches sometimes randomly and still does it off and on. I also got both injections in the same arm. And day 3, I seem to have gas as well.

8.14.2021 – Still have bad gas. Do believe I have mild cold like symptoms that I really didn't acknowledge before like itchy cough off and on etc... but nothing constant throughout the day.

8.15.2021 – Still have terrible gas.

8.16.2021 – Gas is easing. But still feel bloating.

Costochondritis, Bronchitis and Hypertension

3.12.2021 – None

3.24.2021 – I missed some check-ins. I noticed redness around, and sore still at injection area after two weeks. Headaches. I don't think other symptoms are related to vaccine?

4.11.2021 – Fevers back. Secondary bronchitis.

4.14.2021 – Inflammation on left ribcage Appointment tomorrow as a precaution.

5.12.2021 – Hypertension, shortness of breath. Diagnosed myself with bronchitis end of April 2021. Two rounds antibiotics now taking Prednisone 2 Primary Dr. follow ups

4.7.2022 – Bronchitis Dispatch Health chest xray

Increased bronchial secretion, Paranasal sinus hyposecretion and Furuncle

2.19.2021 – Last night it felt like fire going up my spine. I laid flat on my back, felt better, pain this am, but my pain meds and movement seem to have worked it out.

3.11.2021 – Dizzy, feeling faint. Bp been high but not today. Don't think it has to do with vaccine.

4.7.2021 – Recurring episodes of intense itching. Still trying to figure out if there is another cause. Primary care physician

4.14.2021 – Fatigue and loss of appetite.

6.16.2021 – Cough and mucus, lack of energy, depression

5.18.2022 – Chest pain

6.6.2022 – Headaches and abdominal pain

6.20.2022 – Staph infection with boils, sore throat, and sinus, ear pain.

8.15.2022 – Two continuing and worsening issues I thought were separate and would go away. 1) very dry sinuses with a small bump on side of test that remains painful. 2) knee on right leg is constantly swelling up and painful from buttocks to knee. Physical therapy

11.14.2022 – I was a bit ill the first couple of days and sinuses have been giving me trouble.

Abnormal menstrual clots, Oligomenorrhea and Thrombosis

5.5.2021 – Called dr office

5.6.2021 – Since first vaccine, been spotting and over a month late for cycle

5.10.2021 – Still have not started my cycle yet. Day 63

5.11.2021 – Still late for cycle

5.19.2021 – Still haven't had a cycle since getting the first shot. Definitely not pregnant!!! Called dr to set up an appointment. Dr office

6.2.2021 – Possible blood clot. Late cycle. And illness Dr office

6.11.2021 – Possible blood clot. Got CT Scan done. Hospital

8.4.2021 – I was over 4 months late for my cycle and when i did finally get it, I bled nonstop for 5 weeks straight. Passed huge clots. Called my primary dr and due to covid I cant be seen until the middle of August . Primary Gyn dr

Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, Lung opacity and Alopecia

3.5.2021 – I am experiencing what they call long haulers problems have done so since having covid in November

4.14.2021 – Depression, put on meds but experienced side effects taken off but triggered migraines Doctors visit

6.2.2021 – Migraines, sugar problems and sinus and asthma problems

9.1.2021 – Excessive tiredness, rash on legs, hairs finally growing back after loss Visit to Dr because I no longer had virus

3.3.2022 – Asthma is really acting up. Had CT scan now have subpleural ground glass opacities suggesting NSIP. Still have rash on legs. Doctors office and hospital for CT scan

10.7.2022 – After last booster have had severe joint pains. Felt very Ill night of receiving booster with a 102.4 temperature and feeing I'll for next two weeks. Joint pain still happening until today. Doctor says it's side effects from booster shot.

11.24.2022 – Severe joint pain especially in legs after getting booster shot Doctor office visit

Lymphadenopathy, Nasopharyngitis and Respiratory tract congestion

1.3.2021 – Palpable right supraclavicular lymph node, soft/mobile/smaller than 1cm but wasn't there before the vaccine (given in my right deltoid). I noticed it 12/27.

1.8.2021 – Swollen lymph node

1.10.2021 – Swollen lymph node but is decreased from prior days

1.11.2021 – I still have an enlarged lymph node on the same side that I received the injection but is getting smaller

1.13.2021 – Still have an enlarged node in my right neck

12.9.2021 – I had a cold over thanksgiving with lots of head congestion and a mildly sore throat. No cough, no fever. I took an at home antigen test which was negative.

Cervix carcinoma, Vomiting and Headache

2.27.2021 – The vomiting was around 8:00 pm and afterwards I felt much better. (This was the evening of the 6th day. Headache wasnt a problem, mild. The vomiting was quite a lot, but Ive been fine since then.

9.10.2021 – I am getting a hysterectomy September 24th. It may be cervical or uterine cancer. I will be in hospital 2 to 4 days

3.12.2022 – In September, I found out I had cervical cancer. The doctor went in to do a hysterectomy, but couldn't because of the cancer. I then started chemo and radiation and finished up December 16th.

Productive cough and Nasal congestion

2.10.2022 – Stuffy nose and productive cough for several days. Have had 3 Covid shots plus the flu shot. I went to the local clinic on 1/04/22 for a nasal swab. The NP advised me about 18 hrs later that Ibwas negative for both Covid and influenza. Nasal swab in local clinic's parking lot on 1/4/22

10.10.2022 – We drove a relative to the ER who was having respiratory symptoms. We both wore masks. The Dx in the ER was URI, negative Covid. Rx for antibiotics given. 3 days later the relative was called and told her tests were now showing poitive for Covid.

Skin discoloration, Contusion and Peripheral swelling

2.4.2021 – Some muscle pain in injected arm

2.5.2021 – Was very tired last night and slept for 12 hours. Feeling great again today

2.7.2021 – I had a minor bruise on the inside of my finger on Thursday. Friday am I woke up with a swollen finger very blue. I usually heal very fast. Iced the finger and it is although still somewhat blue not swollen anymore. Is this side effect of the Moderna shot? My minor bruises always disappear within a day. Is this side effect of the Moderna immunization?

2.24.2021 – Severe Pain in chest and between shoulders. Check up in ER: no heart problemsNow feeling fair

Breast discharge, Breast tenderness and Vaginal hemorrhage

4.1.2021 – Pain in lymphnodes/left armpit (same side of injection)

4.2.2021 – Pain in lymphnodes under my left armpit (same side as injection)

4.3.2021 – Pain in lymphnodes under left armpit (same side as injection)

4.5.2021 – Soreness in lymphnode under left armpit (same side as injection). Less noticeable today than before.

4.14.2021 – Severe stomach pains, 100.1 fever, body aches, fatigue, nausea. Covid test (rapid AND lab)

5.1.2021 – Reddish brown vaginal discharge (13 days into my menstrual cycle)

5.6.2021 – Period-like cramps in lower back and abdomen only 17 days into my cycle. (The timing is unusual)

5.21.2021 – Abnormal breast tenderness and nipple discharge (not pregnant or breastfeeding)

1.16.2022 – Lymphnode pain/swelling in both armpits and breasts (worse on injection side), light, abnormal vaginal bleeding (not on my period)

12.22.2022 – Cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, headache. Symptoms began 12/19/22 Tested positive for Covid 12/21/22.

12.27.2022 – I have Covid still. I was feeling better for a few days but then had a rebound and tested positive again as well 12/26/22

Hyperacusis, Tinnitus and Neck pain

1.30.2021 – Dizziness

1.31.2021 – Dizziness, sensitivity to loud sounds

2.2.2021 – Itching generalized, burning feeling at site and near injection site at times

2.4.2021 – Slight dizziness and ringing in ears

2.18.2021 – My hands, mostly thumbs and wrist on thumb side are sore down to the bone. ISNT getting any better and realized its been this way since vaccine. Also fatigued easily and have gotten ringing in my ears a few times

4.29.2021 – Joint and muscle pain in hands/wrists, neck/shoulder and lower back, fatigued

Lymph node pain, Chills and Lymphadenopathy

12.26.2020 – On the 25th I felt chills and feverish. I had severe body aches. I felt the dame way i did when i had covid back in May.

12.27.2020 – Swelling in my lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. Very painful since last night.

12.28.2020 – I am still having swelling in my lymph nodes on the left side.

12.29.2020 – Still have swelling in lymph nodes on left side of neck

12.30.2020 – Swelling in my lymph nodes in the left side of my neck but it is slightly better than yesterday

Cardiac discomfort, Mouth swelling and Ear swelling

2.17.2021 – One side of my body has pain, different locations

2.18.2021 – Lymp nodes right side ear ache whole body right side pain. Kidney. I called my Doctor. I will speak to her again Monday.

3.9.2021 – Burning around skin of ankles. Muscle pain right leg. Swollen lymph nodes. Ear, right side throat , beast. Groin. Dr. Is havimg 4 test run on that right side of my body and my heart. Hospital pharmasist suggest not getting second shot 3/11. Dr. Agree

3.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes right side of body. Fever. Pain. Dr. Cat scan. Heart scan heart monitor for 72 hours

3.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, ear,arm groin all on right side of body. Vaccine shot in right arm. Muscle ache right leg. Burning. Swelling, heat in the flesh of that leg. Breast. Ear, Mouth. Heart pressure. Back kidney area. Primary care Doctor second visit. More blood tests. CS scans 72 hr heart monitor Appoint next Thursday with lymph node specialist cant get in faster booked up. Ive had same and wording symptoms since 2/11/21 when I got first shot LR pharmacist said he would postpone second and so did last Doctor visited 2/8/21

3.26.2021 – Uncontrollabe pain.plus all the other issues from first vaccination Cscans, heart 72 hour wearablw measure, body vein check

5.16.2021 – Fatigue, desperation, im still in pain right side of body. Could lose my job if i cant work. Pain meds confuse me, effecying my work. My Doctor is changing again to try to help. I had another vein scan. Leg blood vessel from groin to ankle hurts. JCMG is my Doctor Hopkins she is a cancer specialist and pain specialist. Dr Rucker is my regular Dr. Saw both 3 weeks ago

8.12.2021 – Ongoing fatigue, anxiety, without pain pills I'm unable to live normally. I use bath chair because I'm unable to get out of tub. Pressure between my breast. The meat my body feels like ants are eating my fleash. Pain med. expensive, Sr Medicare.

2.11.2022 – Hearing tinitus, i hear insect sounds all the time. I thought it was real, until i tried to make sure window was closed. It's Winter in (b)(6), it's cold. No insects, nor night noises. I'm gaining weight from pregamin i take to cont. Leg pain.

2.11.2022 – Tintanius , hearing loss, i still have leg pain, nervecpain. Im unable to get out of a chair without pushing up with my arms. The Lyrica med . I take helps me control psin. Im gaining weight. Not happy to be on drug, but it helps me live.

7.22.2022 – Fatigue sick to stomach

Aphonia, Arthritis and Sinus congestion

3.9.2021 – I have bad arthritis pain in my shoulders and hands, how will I know if I am having any problems?

4.22.2021 – My upper back pain is worse than usual and Im more tired than usual.

4.27.2021 – Very fatigued and my body hurts all over.

11.23.2022 – Lost my voice-ran a low grade fever- severe sinus congestion and infection. You name it I've had it. I have been to the doctor more times this year than in my whole life. Not only from the covid vaccine but also from the flu vaccine. My primary care physician

Respiratory tract irritation, Pleurisy and Pulmonary pain

4.1.2021 – Pleurisy like symptoms in right lung

4.2.2021 – Stiff neck, cough, right lung area sore

4.3.2021 – Still right side feels inflamed snd some discomfort twisting body

4.4.2021 – Left side lung now uncomfortable, irritability, general malaise

4.5.2021 – Stiff neck but thats better, very congested, runny nose

4.6.2021 – Congestion

5.4.2021 – Had 24 hour stomach flu with aches in joints and sore arm and fever and bad headache.

6.29.2021 – Vomiting diarrhea stomach cramps side pain nausea through the night and following day side pain. Think a bad oyster from oyster stew.

10.4.2021 – Earache and sore throat

10.14.2021 – Indigestion, bloating, probably unrelated to the vaccine.

10.21.2021 – Stiff joints, so e bloating

11.11.2021 – Diarrhea, some bloating, difficulty sleeping

9.30.2022 – Upper respiratory

Impaired gastric emptying, Crohn's disease and Gastroenteritis viral

3.19.2021 – The red round swelled spot where I was vaccinated went away for 2 days and then came back. It itched and swelled up again. I still have it but its getting better.

5.7.2021 – Stomach pain

7.2.2021 – I got a stomach bug, tested negative for Covid and Flu but it flared up my Crohns disease and my gastroperesis disease too.

10.1.2021 – I have had a very bad gastropareisis flare for almost 2 months now. I received my third full dose of Moderna while this was going on. I felt like death for a few days from it.

4.2.2022 – Gastroparesis flare since August 2021, slowly improving

Visual impairment, Eye pain and Muscular weakness

12.14.2021 – shortness of breath, loss of appetite

12.15.2021 – Shortness of breath

1.22.2022 – insomnia, shortness of breath, shakey hands, dizzy, back pain, eye pain, weakness, loss of appetite.

1.23.2022 – Shortness of breath, muscle weakness, dizzy, no appetite, have the shakes

1.24.2022 – dizzy, muscle weakness, short of breath, shaking, back pain, heart racing & palpitations

1.27.2022 – Back pain, dizzy, short of breath, still no appetite, insomnia since 1st day

1.28.2022 – Still dizzy, still back pain, still insomnia and minimal appetite

2.4.2022 – Joint pain (ankles, knees, shoulders) & fatigue have gotten worse. Shortness of breath grew worse with congestion & phlegm. Doc put me on antibiotics & steroids. Unexplained vision problems. Haven't seen eye doc yet. PCP & pulmonologist

Injection site swelling, Erythema and Heart rate increased

2.26.2021 – On 21 Feb, I woke up with large red mark on my vaccine arm. It was warm to the touch and slightly sore to touch. I felt absolutely fine. Red mark lasted 2 days then disappeared.

3.14.2021 – Forgot to log that yesterday, my resting heart rate was 20 beats faster than normal. Redness and swelling at injection site much worse today than yesterday.

3.15.2021 – Redness spread since yesterday and is itchy at times. Soreness much better than yesterday.

11.18.2021 – Lymph nodes very sore and swollen

11.19.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit still swollen and sore but some improvement since yesterday.

11.20.2021 – Lymph nodes almost normal size, still sore but getting better each day.

11.21.2021 – Lymph nodes continue to improve, still slightly swollen and sore. Improvement each day.

11.22.2021 – Lymph nodes still little swollen and sore.