Their Stories

Blood glucose decreased, Diabetes mellitus and Arthritis

3.1.2021 – I suffer from arthritis, its been rainy and wet for days here, dont know if the covid shot cause it to worsen

3.18.2021 – Just the soreness at the injection site

10.1.2021 – I am a type 2 diabetic, been experiencing blood sugar drops, it dropped to 66 once.I have been to my Doctor to adjust my meds.

10.7.2021 – I am a type 2 diabetic and I have noticed my blood sugar is lower and it's drops under 100 or so if I don't eat every several hours, I went to see my Doctor and he adjusted my meds

9.23.2022 – just a little soreness from shot site today

Breast tenderness, Breast pain and Lymph node pain

2.11.2021 – My breast have been extremely painful to touchSince 2/7/21. Have been experiencing intermittent body aches & joint pain, mostly lower extremity.

2.25.2021 – I continue to have joint pain

4.29.2021 – Coughing, sneezing, low grade fever & sore throat

11.8.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen & tender to touch underneath my armpit where I I the injection

11.9.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen under armpit

11.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes underneath my armpit

11.11.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen underneath my armpit

11.12.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen underneath armpit

11.20.2021 – My lower extremities are unusually achy and I still have swollen lymph nodes within my armpit

11.26.2021 – Sneezing & coughing

Aphasia, Arrhythmia and Thirst

3.19.2021 – My coffee did not taste right this morning

3.20.2021 – My coffee and orange juice this morning tasted strange

3.21.2021 – Coffee and orange juice still taste strange

3.22.2021 – So sleepy every day since I have had this shot!

3.23.2021 – I have been so thirsty and drinking so much water ever since I got this vaccine

3.24.2021 – Still more thirsty than average

3.25.2021 – For the first time in four or five years, I had several brief heart arrhythmias in one day.

4.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under my arm

4.18.2021 – I still have swelling under my arm in my lymph node, although it is not as swollen as yesterday.

5.26.2021 – I have never had so much trouble remembering words in my life. Its like I have brain fog.

Hordeolum, Eczema and Urinary tract infection

4.21.2021 – A Stye is forming on my left eye since this morning, feeling awful, but this should be anyways due to the chronic Blepharitis condition and styes getting formed since last 2years, I think.

4.22.2021 – Got a stye going still. Should not be related to vaccine.

4.23.2021 – Stye on the left eye is still going from the last 3 days. But I think this is due to my chronic issue or dont know if my body/eyes lost some immunity due to the vaccine.

6.18.2021 – I think my night-time UTIs have increased more in the last 2 months compared to what I was having before. Not sure if it could be related anyway, just thought will share. I take Azo pills for it when it happens.

11.5.2021 – Eczema recurring with a patch on scalp and rash on upper body.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Feeling of body temperature change and Dry mouth

3.10.2021 – Hot & cold feel

3.13.2021 – Sore muscles in right arm-very mild

3.14.2021 – Mild

3.23.2021 – My one side of muscle aches at evening right shoulder to lower back

4.17.2021 – No

4.19.2021 – Felt with flue symptoms

4.24.2021 – Only on right arm when I raise hand or wright

5.8.2021 – One of my right arm sore and unable to raise hand with weight Physical therapy

11.19.2021 – Flue like symptoms-dry mouth and sore throat and

12.8.2021 – By lower right leg body in muscles pain when bent or walk

12.15.2021 – My right lower bottom back to knees,toes is very painful muscles

12.29.2021 – My lower back pain and knee pain is not going away

Memory impairment, Fatigue and Headache

3.24.2021 – As someone who has several underlining health issues ((b)(6), ME/CPRS, etc, I am beginning to think that the COVID Vac may have exasperated my symptoms. Ive been suffering with horrible flares beginning the day after my first dose. Although my symptoms have begun to ease somewhat in the last few days, I am a little concerned.

4.28.2021 – Ive been experiencing increased inflammation throughout my body since receiving my first dose. The symptoms ie extreme fatigue, forgetfulness, and pain seem to vary from day to day, and the severity has diminished somewhat since the beginning.

Migraine, Lymph node pain and Back pain

3.4.2021 – Slight dizziness - probably unrelated

3.8.2021 – Back ache - probably unrelated to vaccine

3.26.2021 – I felt dizzy or light-headed immediately after my shot and for the next few hours. Also, my back felt sore when I stood up after the 15-minute recovery although it didn't hurt when I went in for my shot. I'm prone to backaches so it may be unrelated, but my back hurt the morning after my first shot as well.

3.28.2021 – Migraine headache last night. Better today.

5.11.2022 – Tender swollen lymph nodes in armpit after first booster (third COVID shot) last October. No swollen lymph nodes so far after second booster.

5.12.2022 – Lymph nodes in left armpit (same side as injection) are a little tender. Not as bad as it was after my first booster

5.13.2022 – Tender lymph nodes in left armpit.

5.14.2022 – Slightly swollen lymph nodes in left armpit, but getting better.

8.10.2022 – I had a cold for about a week with sore throat, congestion, coughing, and low fever. I tested negative for COVID during that time.

10.21.2022 – Mild soar throat. Occasional coughing.

10.29.2022 – Lingering cough and congestion from a cold I've had for the last 4 weeks. Tested negative for COVID.

Pulmonary valve disease, Food craving and Tension headache

2.5.2021 – My neck is mildly tight feeling. I am fine

2.7.2021 – Hungry for sweets.

2.9.2021 – No

3.11.2021 – Slight headache

4.1.2021 – Tightness in head

8.28.2021 – I have found out that I have an enlarged pulmonary valve. It was there before. Cardiologist

6.7.2022 – I have breath problems as I mentioned before. My pulmonary valve was a effected I have trouble now going up and downstairs. Plus walking normal to fast or trying to run. I am not happy. I am afraid to take the fourth shot. So now what can I do.

Epilepsy, Vasodilatation and Fungal infection

3.6.2021 – No

3.7.2021 – The vein in my arm near the injection site also swelled a bit, protruded. Only a little.

3.10.2021 – I had a seizure. HIGHLY unlikely is connected (I have epilepsy) because I think stress triggered it but I have no way to know for sure.

4.4.2021 – 99.7 is a full blown fever for me, I run at 97.8 normally

4.9.2021 – Yeast infection but assume is unlikely to be related

9.16.2022 – I had Covid in April, I had shortness of breath and needed monoclonal antibodies.

Joint stiffness, Injection site pruritus and Heart rate increased

2.12.2021 – Actually I forgot that about 5-6 days after my first shot my left arm kept itching wher I had the shot and during the next few days I had itching in my back about parallel to my shot. Also, last wee after reporting , had pulse elevated & left shoulde

5.19.2021 – Hip, especially Right hip pain intermittently Fitness and PTherapist

8.18.2021 – Tightness and pain in my hips, especially during first 2 hours of the morning Physical medicine doctor

Concussion, Painful respiration and Brain fog

3.26.2021 – Sore throat, headache, achy, a little pain breathing in, lasting 2 days.

11.12.2021 – 11/8/21 had increased headache, nausea, sweats. No fever. Home COVID test neg. Did have mild concussion 10/12/21. But symptoms worse this week when had been getting better. Though more focused on head, but symptoms worse this week when had been getting better

10.22.2022 – Tested positive for COVID on 8/25/22 and came down with a sinus infection on 9/2/22 that has become chronic. No issues with my sinuses until COVID dx. Had issues with congestion and runny nose from beginning of COVID. ENT doctor

Injection site hypoesthesia, Joint swelling and Injection site bruising

6.6.2021 – Vaccination site still has a rash and is swollen/itchy despite being two weeks since vaccination. My hip (birth injury from two years ago) has been swelling too

6.20.2021 – Intense charlie horse like pain in my calf that isn't fading and a squeezing not painful feeling in my chest

6.21.2021 – Significant Bruising (larger than fist) at injection site

6.22.2021 – Squeezing pain and I occasional numbness from arm of injection site

8.2.2021 – DiarrheaStomach painChest painBody achesChillsNauseaFever

Tendon discomfort, Muscle contractions involuntary and Lip pain

1.14.2021 – Muscle fasciculations, numb feeling of skin on mid to upper back

1.15.2021 – Still have a sore back and joints are a little stiff

2.1.2021 – Saddle paresthesia, which occurred one day prior to the second dose. ER ruled out Cauda Equina after MRI. There are some burning pains down my legs and on top of my feet periodically. I also have a tingling/hurting upper lip. The doctor giving the injection said to report it as potentially related to the first injection.

2.2.2021 – Tingling in lips, saddle paresthesia continues from prior to second shot

2.3.2021 – Slightly fatigued, have "cool" feeling in saddle area and down legs, slight tenderness around injection sight, joints/tendons in general seem slightly inflamed

Pulmonary pain, Chest discomfort and Chest pain

12.28.2020 – I had severe body aches, muscle aches fever and chills on the day after the vaccination

3.23.2021 – Lung pain , some increased shortness of breath

6.22.2021 – Increased shortness of breath and chest pain and chest pressure

1.9.2022 – I contracted Covid again last week, usual symptoms, for Covid and long haul symptoms flared up

4.12.2022 – I had contracted Covid a second time, January 1st Exacerbated my long Covid symptoms and developed new ones

6.4.2022 – Long Covid symptoms

6.16.2022 – Fluctuating post Covid symptoms that worsened after getting Covid again in January

Dandruff, Onychoclasis and Upper respiratory tract congestion

1.21.2021 – Gland in neck swole up

2.11.2021 – There is a spot on my right leg that is NOT like a rash but it has a burning sensation for two days. I keep breaking into incredible sweats throughout the day.

2.12.2021 – Still have spot on leg with a burning sensation.

10.27.2021 – Pain on my back, under my rib cage.

12.7.2021 – Since my Booster shot I have noticed: 1. My fingernails have ALL broken off and are splitting easily, something they never did. 2. My scalp hair has started having dandruff and itching scalp. 3. My face skin has started breaking out with acne.

10.21.2022 – Lots of stomach gas and stomach rumbling.

Injection site nodule, Edema peripheral and Influenza

3.25.2021 – Lymph node swelling under the same arm of the injection

3.26.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit are swollen

3.28.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in the arm pit area in the same side as the injection

3.29.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen by arm pit in same side as the injection.

10.14.2021 – Swelling under the arm, near the arm pit. A knot or small bump at the injection site.

3.31.2022 – I had the 2nd booster (4th shot) on March 8, 2022. I experienced some swelling under in my arm pit on the side of the shot (left). Also I was fatigued for 2 days after the shot.

9.19.2022 – Swelling under the arm and arm pit area.

9.21.2022 – Swelling under the armpit

9.22.2022 – Swelling under the arm pit

9.23.2022 – Swelling under the arm and in the arm pit area on side of the shot.

10.21.2022 – Scratchy throat and runny nose.

12.16.2022 – I got Influenza A on December 11, 2023.

Injection site discoloration, Flushing and Body temperature increased

1.9.2021 – Last night I had a flop sweat when sleeping

1.22.2021 – 1-16 I woke up feeling sick. Fever, sore throat, congestion, fatigue, headache, muscle aches. My arm that had received the vaccine also swelled back up.I had a fever until Tuesday. Still feeling not 100%I had negative C-19 tests 01/18 and 1/20.

2.5.2021 – I just got the 2nd shot two hours ago. A few minutes after, my hands felt a little tingly. It later went away. I got the 2nd shot in my opposite arm from the first as the first is still discolored where it swelled.

2.11.2021 – I know I don't have a fever, I just feel that flush inside like you do sometimes with a fever

3.5.2021 – Sinus infection

11.10.2021 – Congestion/ runny nose

11.11.2021 – Runny nose, congestion

11.19.2021 – I have cold symptoms. Took a rapid covid test, negative. Cough, runny nose, congestion, headache, fatigue.

12.3.2021 – Congestion, headache

12.10.2021 – Congestion Runny nose Headache Elevated temperature

Speech disorder developmental, Costochondritis and Mass

4.11.2021 – Congestion in ears and sinuses

4.12.2021 – Tongue, lip, face numbness, accelerated heart rate, cognitive lag in speech

4.14.2021 – Leg pain Behavioral Health Consultation about medical trauma

4.15.2021 – Leg pain and cramps

4.29.2021 – Severe persistent headache, vision change, dizziness.

5.13.2021 – Lump in leg

12.9.2021 – Stuffy and swollen lymph's in neck

12.18.2021 – Lung shortness of breath and cough

12.25.2021 – Covid 19

1.3.2022 – Costochondritis, shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, body pain

12.4.2022 – Had a bad bug, not sure if it was Covid (didn't show up on tests) but symptoms were similar

Urosepsis, Animal bite and Skin laceration

2.13.2021 – Tingling lips - gone after benadryl. 25 mgm

5.11.2021 – decreased hearing which pcp says is due to ear wax and allergies office visit

11.4.2021 – No

5.3.2022 – Hospitalized with urosepsis. Told by my PCP to wait a month or two before getting second covid booster to be sure I am stable and free of any infection.

6.27.2022 – Nervousness

6.28.2022 – Lightheaded in the morning

7.5.2022 – Urinary tract infection - received antibiotic injection and am on a week of oral antibiotics. Increased blood pressure - consulting with cardiologist on Thursday. PCP followup after urgent care visit

7.12.2022 – As reported with previous V-Check, I am still being treated for a urinary tract infection Follow up with PCP

10.31.2022 – urinary tract infection symptoms - placed on macrobid

11.7.2022 – Cat bite with skin tear

11.22.2022 – Fever 100.4, hacking cough, chills, nasal congestion

Nasal congestion, Pain in extremity and Rhinorrhea

8.19.2021 – I did have some pains in my leg that did not seem like muscle or joint for several days. I also had a headache for two days.

8.28.2021 – yesterday after I filled this out, I had pains in my calfs.

9.2.2021 – runny nose

9.16.2021 – An increase in headaches. I think this has to do with me not drinking coffee some mornings though as apposed to being an effect of anything else.

10.9.2021 – I've had congested nose, runny nose, soar throat, dry cough, and have felt sick/tired.

Blindness unilateral, Lichen planus and Epistaxis

2.19.2022 – Nose bleed

2.22.2022 – I have a chronic dermatitis called lichen planer and my symptoms have increased triple fold in two days not my normal flare ups. My migraines have increased triple fold so I'm loosing my eyesight on one eye and experiencing severe headaches as well +

3.25.2022 – My nosebleeds came back & the dew points aren't low plus I keep a humidifier on. My joint aches are back like when I had after getting my 3rd shot. I have joint aches normally in the morning because I'm older but they go away once I get out and take

Autoimmune hepatitis, Sjogren's syndrome and Fatigue

2.8.2021 – I have had IBS for years, have had autoimmune hepatitis but have haf normal enzyme levels for the past two.years or so and my last liver biopsy 3 years ago showed no hepatitis cells. I was diagnosed with Sjogrens syndrome over a year ago. I am answering these post-vaccination questions and take into consideration symptoms that are beyond what i feel or experience on a daily basis.

2.17.2021 – Much more fatigue upon awakening in the morning. It is hard to shake off.

Menstrual clots, Nightmare and Dysmenorrhea

1.4.2021 – I've had consistent nightmares up until last night since I received the vaccine.

1.28.2021 – Since receiving the shot my mensuration has be heavy and clotted. Could be a coincidence.

2.4.2021 – I had chills, headache, and tiredness the day after I got the shot. I also had a headache for a few days though it has gone away.

2.19.2021 – I have had a runny nose. Could be a coincidence with the cold

1.29.2022 – Menstrual cycle is not back to normal. Still having small clots and brown blood. Severe cramping every cycle.

Hemorrhage, Mass and Nodule

3.12.2021 – Asthma acting up

3.19.2021 – Lump on arm plus rash got a little worse but doing better

4.3.2021 – Swollen large knot on arm. Worse than first one

4.23.2021 – Where I recieved my shot, I still have a lump and it's still red and hurts, plus itches

4.30.2021 – Still have the knot and redness around the injection site

4.2.2022 – I'm having problems with my legs. My calfs swell up and bleed. Doctors don't know whats causing the problem and my asthma and breathing is worse Office visits and lots of tests

Pharyngeal inflammation, Pulmonary congestion and Anxiety

4.8.2021 – sore throat, seems to be caused by congestion?

4.10.2021 – chest congestion with very slight difficulty breathing and cough

4.13.2021 – lingering sore throat

5.12.2022 – headache, congestion, sore throat. I took a generic Claritin today and felt better, and I do have seasonal allergies, however these symptoms came on after being around family members who were sick.

10.23.2022 – I've had a kind of headache, general unease, slight fatigue. I would call all of my symptoms mild like a cold that is lasting longer than usual -- the temperature just changed in my area.

11.8.2022 – Last night I felt the oncoming of an inflamed throat, but after fluids and extra sleep Indo not feel it today. Slight congestion but no cough yet. My partner has been sick for 4-5 days now

Salivary gland calculus, Atrial tachycardia and Sinus tachycardia

10.15.2021 – Salivary stone, partial facial numbness. Confirmation from physician that viral respiratory infection and subsequent pneumonia in January and February of 2020 (before vaccine) was COVID-19. Had "COVID toes" after, toenails still won't grow properly.

4.16.2022 – Heart problems. Sinus tachycardia, atrial tachycardia, bradycardia. Scheduled to have a pacemaker put in on May 9th. I am 36 years old and not obese, have good cholesterol, etc. Long term health monitoring, multiple surgeries.

Ocular discomfort, Lacrimation increased and Influenza like illness

2.14.2021 – Runny nose

2.19.2021 – No more runny nose. Watery eyes.

2.26.2021 – Just a little achy flu like aches

3.5.2021 – Runny eyes sore throat stuffy nose

3.6.2021 – Sore throat runny nose and eyes

3.7.2021 – Runny eyes, nose sore throat

3.8.2021 – Nasonally sore throat, better than last few days

3.9.2021 – Runny nose itchy throat, feeling better today

3.10.2021 – Runny nose itchy throat feeling better just not 100%

3.11.2021 – Still stuffy and runny nose, no longer have headache and runny eyes.

3.12.2021 – Itchy throat stuffy runny nose

9.3.2021 – Sinus infection

10.1.2021 – Chills

Hot flush, Sinus congestion and COVID-19

7.14.2021 – I am experiencing bad hot flashes. I am post menopausal and my flashes had gotten better prior to vaccine but now are very bad. Without warning I feel like I could catch on fire. Happens multiple times per day.

11.2.2021 – I received an invalid link from Vsafe the day after I got booster. I tried to use it but it would not work. I wanted to report the symptoms I experienced starting about 12 hours after shot and which last for about 36 hours.

11.3.2021 – Cough and sore throat

1.28.2022 – Sinus congestion and headache. Some dizziness all seems related to allergies and sinus issues.

Pulmonary pain, Respiratory disorder and Migraine

6.2.2021 – Feel just off. Not well

6.3.2021 – Just generally unwell a tad dizzy woke up extremely nauseated

6.4.2021 – Just super nauseous this am. And still not feeling totally good

6.5.2021 – Got really sick last night. Didnt feel well at all.

6.7.2021 – Just still a little off but otherwise fine. Oh and dizzy at times

6.9.2021 – Ive had a minor muscle ache in my arm this whole time since getting the shot. It was super sore for the first three days but it has been a dull ache since then. Not horrible or anything but like I pulled a muscle or over used it type pain. Still a little dizzy but otherwise good

6.25.2021 – Killer nonstop headache. My doctor thinks it maybe covid, or sinus infection. She also said people are getting sick from cold and flu because of lack of masks.

9.3.2021 – Just generally sick

9.25.2021 – Breathing issues

10.2.2021 – Breathing issues. Lung pain

1.18.2022 – Just feeling sick. I have an migraine

Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and Injection site bruising

3.1.2021 – Bruising at injection site

3.2.2021 – Bruising at infection site

5.30.2021 – TSH thyroid reading lower & in hyperthyroid range c

8.27.2021 – Needed to reduce dosage of sythroid medication due to Unusual drop in blood TSH levels.

11.4.2021 – Two days after the booster I felt lightheaded or a few minutes. Not normal at all for me. Other than headache a occasionally feverish, felt normal 4 days after shot.

1.25.2022 – Covid-19

4.26.2022 – Tested positive for Covid 19 in December, 2 months after booster vaccine. Currently experiencing long Covid symptoms.