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Helicobacter infection, Blepharitis and Eye inflammation

4.21.2022 – night sweat last night and tender lymph nodes under arm on injection side

4.23.2022 – night sweat and neck tenderness on vaccine side.

5.2.2022 – dental pain-possibly from an old root canal treatment unrelated to vaccine.

5.23.2022 – Just very tired. Returned from a short air travel almost a week ago so that may have contributed.

10.10.2022 – a bit sore on inside of arm near shoulder but not at injection site. No redness or swelling visible.

10.11.2022 – seem to have some tender lymph node tenderness in neck, under jaw and tonsil area of injected side.

10.20.2022 – inflammation of eyelids and eyes, possible contact with yard debris while trimming after hurricane. prescribed antibiotic/anti-inflammatory eye drops x one week.

10.27.2022 – fluttering/pressure sensation in Abdominal and chest area. Diagnosed as possible acid reflux.

Neuropathy peripheral, Dry throat and Alopecia

4.2.2021 – Pain in left Armpit and side of left breast

4.3.2021 – Swelling and tenderness in armpit on injection side (left side)

4.21.2021 – Phlegm, dry itchy throat, dry cough and slight tightness in chest. Slight headache every day for 3 weeks.

4.28.2021 – Worse Neuropathy Pain

5.19.2021 – Fatigue really bad the last 2 days.

6.4.2021 – Weakness in legs. Had it after having Covid and after the 1st vaccine and it went away. It started again the last couple days.

7.29.2021 – More hair loss, fatigue and increased peripheral neuropathy pain

Ear hemorrhage, Temporomandibular pain and dysfunction syndrome and Ear inflammation

2.10.2021 – Consult with the (b)(6) COVID Team though the student health center.

2.12.2021 – Joint Pain in right knee

8.18.2021 – Swollen/Sore lymph node in the axillary area

8.19.2021 – Swollen/Sore Lymph Node in the Axillary Region

8.20.2021 – Sore/Swollen Axillary Lymph Node in arm where injection was given

8.21.2021 – Swollen/Sore Lymph Node in the Axillary Region in the arm the shot was administered

4.18.2022 – Ankle Joint Pain without known injury and normal radiographs Orthopaedic Specialist

9.8.2022 – Swollen Axillary Lymph Nodes in arm where vaccine was administered

9.10.2022 – Swollen Axillary Lymph Nodes in the arm the shot was administered

9.27.2022 – Breakthrough bleeding/spotting between periods. No prior history and no typical risk factors/causes per NP who evaluated me.

12.6.2022 – Ear infection with inflammation/fluid/blood and TMJ Dysfunction ENT Specialist

Urinary tract infection, Somnolence and Hyperhidrosis

2.27.2021 – Feel awful. Taking a lot of medicine: T2 diabetes meds; UTI Meds; Ibuprofen: supplements For Uti 2 days ago! Diabetes education 2 days ago

3.2.2021 – Turned on head cold

3.3.2021 – Fighting a cold

3.25.2021 – Sleepy

3.26.2021 – Yesterday was worse than today. Today I had a onset again of chills and fever headache achy joint s This came on early aStarted yesterday afternoon and I went and laid down and I'm feeling better now.

9.22.2021 – Now positive for covid test and now aches pains coughs chills sweats (off and on). Suppressing fever with ibuprofin and tylenol. Feel like crap.

Sciatica, Cold sweat and Lethargy

2.3.2021 – Pain in wrist area for the past few days

2.11.2021 – I have had pain in my right wrist since about two days after getting the vaccination. About a week later I started to get pain in my left shoulder which is starting to feel better. The pain in my wrist is still there.

2.20.2021 – Had severe pain in my right wrist. Started a couple of days after my first dose. Woke up one morning and the pain was there. Two weeks later woke up again and the pain was gone.

3.21.2021 – Lower back/leg pain

4.3.2021 – Lower back sciatica pain. Low energy.

8.21.2021 – Severe body aches and cold sweats. Especially at night.

2.19.2022 – Body aches. Headaches. Night sweats. Lethargic.

Arrhythmia, Cardiac disorder and Flushing

5.3.2021 – My skin flushes. Especially on my inner arms. I am fatigued Personal visit w Dr

8.3.2021 – My skin started flushing for several week went to Dr. but she thought it might not be related to vaccine. But I do. Its much better now. Inpatient w my Dr

10.27.2021 – Had 1heart incident recently 10-22-2021

12.16.2021 – I've had some body aches after my booster, but that's been quite a while back. I've also had some heart palpitations. Arithmia. Now wearing a heart monitor

9.17.2022 – I've had a real hard time getting on top of the fatigue since recovering from this 2nd bout of Covid. The 1st was in July of 2020. It was worse this time.

Nasal mucosal discoloration, Throat clearing and Aphonia

2.3.2021 – mild tenderness in upper arm muscle in the area where the vaccine was administered

2.4.2021 – feels like all the other vaccinations I've received in my life, the upper arm is tender...feels similar to the tenderness of a bruise but there isn't a bruise present.

2.17.2021 – achy right side mid back and loose stool.

3.19.2021 – runny nose started Sunday.. mucus turned greenish by Wednesday hoarse voice, mild wet cough wanting to clear my throat and then make a cough. I think I have a sinus infection... RN PA prescribed a Z-pack. I don't think I've run a fever.

11.30.2021 – right mid thigh.... deep pain... The same pain like I had after my first vaccine in February. It's weird... a really painful DEEP pain in the right mid thigh

12.2.2021 – right mid thigh deep pain.. It's weird..

1.11.2022 – headache, diarrhea, sinus drainage

5.25.2022 – my right hip has been tight but that has been going on for awhile... before vaccination

6.8.2022 – sore throat and sniffly nose

6.17.2022 – I had a terrible sore throat and a dry tight cough. I tested negative two different days for covid. I felt very fatigued and tired. I slept alot. Short of breath a couple of days after the sore throat resolved. It was a very sore sore throat

8.25.2022 – I had a very sore throat two weeks ago, lost my voice for a couple of days. I was fatigued and had a headache. Took about 5 days before I was back to feeling better. I tested negative 3 times.

10.28.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on a Rapid Atingen test 10/28/2022

10.30.2022 – I continue to test positive for Covid. I have a sniffly nose and a cough. The cough feels like I am trying to clear a scratchy throat

10.31.2022 – sneezing, sniffly nose, ears feel like the could pop, tickle in the throat followed by a intermittent cough. still testing positive for covid

11.1.2022 – continue to test positive for Covid on Rapid test. heavy head and wheezing today

Gallbladder disorder, Cholelithiasis and Cholecystectomy

3.28.2021 – No

3.30.2021 – I feel dizzy

4.3.2021 – I feel dizzy and a bit out of it

4.11.2021 – I am experiencing a lot of fatigue and tiredness. I need to sleep for longer. I am able to work but I am less productive

4.26.2021 – Dizzy

10.15.2021 – I feel like a convalescent. I can do my work but more slowly than usual. I am also irritable

4.8.2022 – Gall Bladder Attack caused by Gall stone, solution surgery not yet performed

6.3.2022 – I had a cholecystectomy. This was not caused by my vaccination. The procedure went well.

11.18.2022 – Diarhea

Urinary tract pain, Heart rate irregular and Flatulence

1.26.2021 – Pain at injection site was a little worse than I expected (more than the flu shot)

2.8.2021 – Aches pains on left side arm and leg (3 out of 10 on a scale) and slight runny nose just today) not taking any medication...May be unrelated. Just FYI.

2.27.2021 – Runny nose

2.28.2021 – I have a skin cancer scar about 3 in from my shot; it happened with the last one too, it got red and itchy there. This one is doing the same thing. Just FYI

4.2.2021 – Had a irregular heartbeat-fast issue/chest pain. Was checked out in ER but they found nothing. Following up with a cardiologist on 2/8.

10.27.2021 – This 3rd shot I did in the opposite arm; seems more painful than the other two-more symptoms than before on 1/2 the dose

5.3.2022 – Gas

5.5.2022 – I have a skin cancer scar approximately 3 inches south from the injection site that is where the redness is from more pronounced over the last day and it itches there. Not so much a rash per se. This happened the last time I got a dose

6.6.2022 – Sore throat

6.13.2022 – Just a mildSore throat -dry cough. No fever, no loss of smell or taste so presuming it's Omnicron. Tested positive on 6/9 for Covid.

11.12.2022 – Bruising at injection site

11.13.2022 – Bruising at the injection site

11.14.2022 – Bruise at injection site

11.24.2022 – Urinary tract pain. Sore abdominals.

12.8.2022 – Urinary tract infection; antibiotics done now had some random arm pains in shot arm as well as sinusitis (not Covid) could be a basic cold-day of sore throat, day of sinus, 3rd day pressure-sinus post nasal drips

Contusion, Swelling and Injection site bruising

1.12.2021 – Woke up severely itchy on day 7, swelled up to a tennis ball through day 8. Was sore. Have 2 bruises, one is distal from the Injection site. Had to take Tylenol & benadryl. Swelling decreased from day 8. Site is still sore 2 wks in.

1.26.2021 – My arm is still slightly bruised & sore from dose 1. After the shot & 15mins observation, had a bout of nausea when I got to my car, but it soon passed.

1.27.2021 – Slight headache in the morning, took Tylenol it resolved. Arm is sore & swollen at the site, took ibuprofen, getting better.

1.29.2021 – Workplace post vaccine questionnaire recommended to get Covid test due to symptoms lasting 24 hrs or more consisting of mild to moderate local site reaction. Got test this morning, waiting for results.

11.3.2021 – Pain and swelling beyond the injection site tha includes the axillary/lymph nodes

1.30.2022 – Congestion probably from being out in cold temperatures due to a blizzard.

5.2.2022 – Developed persistent congestive cough, low grade fever, chills, body aches, shortness of breath, sneezing, runny nose for over 1 wk. Tested for Covid & Flu, was negative. Also had a negative chest Xray. Thought it was URI. Seeing my PCP today.

Blood glucose increased, Muscle twitching and Injection site pruritus

2.6.2021 – No, my blood sugar remains constant. There was no effect on my blood sugar(type 2diabetes)

3.7.2021 – Muscle twitching (muscle spasms) in the arm where I received the injection

12.13.2021 – Twitching beginning at the injection site and extending down my arm.

12.25.2021 – Itching around the injection site

11.6.2022 – My blood sugar has been elevated since I had the injection. It has not come down. My blood sugar levels normally fluctuate between 130 to 160. Since the injection it has stayed at 180-190.

11.8.2022 – High blood sugar

Hematochezia, Diarrhea and Lymphadenopathy

4.27.2021 – Sore throat, maybe related to lymph node swelling (which I began experiencing around 3 hours after vaccine)

4.28.2021 – Sore throat persists, and I can feel that a lymph node on the left side of my neck is still a little swollen. Not a huge inconvenience, just listing in case it's helpful! Thanks data-crunching friends, you're all wonderful.

4.29.2021 – Mild sore throat, lymph nodes on left side neck and under left armpit still slightly swollen

5.29.2021 – Diarrhea, blood in stool. Went to ER for treatment

Rash pruritic, Tenderness and Swelling

1.12.2021 – Had sudden onset of allergic reaction at vaccine site on Day 8 and remaining through Day 11. Extremely itchy, swollen, hot, red in a 4 by 3 inch patch surrounding injection site. Treated with Benedryl and ice packs. More tender after this reaction

1.27.2021 – Heart rate over 100 for several hours

1.28.2021 – Axillary lymph node pain

4.28.2021 – Not sure if related or not but have had rashes/itchy bumps pop up on my body. Had very itchy large rash at injection site post vaccination so that is the only reason I am wondering if some connection

Irritability, Balance disorder and Hypersensitivity

3.18.2021 – Pollen allergies really bad today

3.22.2021 – Feel irritable. Maybe hormones pushed out of balance by vaccine or adrenaline just getting the vaccine.

4.13.2021 – Fingers numb on left hand.

4.26.2021 – I feel irritable as if my thyroid or hormones are out of balance. I think this happened after the first vaccine also.

5.24.2021 – Left lower back and hip pain. Dont recall any over exerted actions. Has since relaxed 90%.

10.28.2021 – Pain at injection site seems worse than the first two shots.

7.28.2022 – Congestion. Did home Covid test. Was negative.

8.4.2022 – Vertigo

Feeling of body temperature change, Irritability and Sinus disorder

4.2.2021 – Constantly moving symptoms. For a while, I tasted the vaccine, which can happen with the flu shot, and I felt vaguely nauseous. Then my neck in the front, then my neck in the back, then all around felt achy and swollen. I had some sinus congestion at the same time. I massaged my neck and sinus areas and that relieved things. My arm aches on and off. I use ice when it hurts. I have a little bit of a sore throat and passing fedlings of being too warm or cold.

4.4.2021 – Headache and neck and throat ache til about 3 a.m.

4.25.2021 – If I don't take acetominophen, I get an achy all around, like with the first shot.

4.26.2021 – Arm tender only if touched

4.27.2021 – Irritability

7.23.2021 – Sinus and cough Dr office too

Heart rate decreased, Viral infection and Heart rate increased

2.23.2021 – My heartbeat was racing sometimes

2.28.2021 – Itching in mant places

3.8.2021 – Some red bumps and itching on back and stomach

3.18.2021 – My pulse is alittle low at times

3.19.2021 – Low pulse if sitting

3.29.2021 – Hust inching like i did after 1sr shot

9.13.2021 – I had some type of virus. I haven't been sick in years and years. Don't know if that means my immune system was down. But I got better three weeks later. I did get a covid test since I've never been that tired, sore through, congestion.

3.19.2022 – Some muscle problems with pain Primary, xrays

Hypersomnia, Nausea and Injection site pain

2.1.2021 – My symptoms at the time of vaccination were slight nausea and lightheadedness. The primary symptom the day I was vaccinated was extreme fatigue. I was inoculated at 11 am, went to bed at 4:30 pm, and slept all but 2 of the next nineteen hours. Returned to normal sleep patterns on day 2.

3.7.2021 – No

3.11.2021 – Muscle pain at injection site should have been rated days 1 & 2 as severe, day 3 as moderate in previous check-ins. Today, day 4 post-injection is mild. This the first day I can move my arm unhindered by pain. Daily application of heat has helped.

Ankylosing spondylitis, Dysarthria and Movement disorder

2.21.2021 – I got the second shot on Friday 2/19/21. yesterday I felt like I was drunk after getting my shot. I slurred all of my words and couldnt control my body. That eased up since yesterday however now I have the highest fever that Ive ever had with either vaccine dose.

2.22.2021 – I have Ankylosing spondylitis which causes me to have constant back pain, sore/stiff muscles and achey joints.

2.23.2021 – I have Ankylosing spondylitis so I always have muscle aches/pains, joint pain/stiffness and fatigue

2.24.2021 – I have AS so I always have muscle aches/pain/stiffness, and joint pain/stiffness and also fatigue.

2.25.2021 – I always have fatigue, joint pains and muscle aches/stiffness because I have Ankylosing spondylitis.

2.26.2021 – I have AS and have constant fatigue, joint pain and muscle aches

3.19.2021 – Worsening Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms. Such as joint pain and stiffness, muscles aches and spasms. Scheduled in person visit for next week

4.2.2021 – Im currently having a flare with my Ankylosing spondylitis. Increased fatigue, back pain, stiffness and muscle spasms

Salmonellosis, White blood cell count increased and Skin warm

3.17.2021 – Headache, dizziness, malaise, muscle pain, extreme dizziness, slept all day

3.20.2021 – Redness, itching, swelling from injection site extends from shoulder to elbow. Itching kept me awake all night. Occasional SOB. Trying Benadryl now.

10.5.2021 – Dizziness, lack of coordination

10.6.2021 – Upper arm red,hot, swollen rash

10.8.2021 – Short of breath

10.24.2021 – Low grade fever, on antibiotic for elevated white count. Routine doctor visit

11.14.2021 – Severe exhaustion. Sleeping 12+ hours a day

4.4.2022 – Salmonella one week ago

6.14.2022 – I had the Moderna booster Friday at noon. Runny nose by 8pm. Additional symptoms by 10pm. Temp 104,chills, muscle pain, weakness

6.15.2022 – On Saturday respiration rate of 60 with temp of 103.6

9.9.2022 – UTI In office

Bundle branch block left, Vertigo and Throat irritation

1.2.2021 – Neck ache

1.7.2021 – Aching neck

1.24.2021 – Slight vertigo

2.6.2021 – Okay, I had my 2nd Shingrix vac yesterday, so Im sure THATs the culprit. Fever, chills, headache, nausea, fatigue, everything hurts, especially where I have arthritis or recent - mild - injuries. The first inj cause all of this, just not as ba

7.24.2021 – No new symptoms, but newly-diagnosed left bundle branch block

9.30.2021 – The injection was less than 6 hours ago

10.1.2021 – Dizzy

10.2.2021 – Tender/swollen node above left collar bone

10.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes above collar bone

10.4.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes above left collarbone

11.11.2021 – Aches, cough, scratchy throat, however was exposed to my 4 y/o grandson who just started pre-school and had the same symptoms. Home swab was negative

Muscle spasms, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

2.4.2021 – Just for statistical fyi: later in the day of I had some soreness and the next day (after having shoveled and snowblown a lot of snow-we had 20") I did feel tired. I think that was to be expected and I don't consider it a bad reaction.

3.8.2021 – None

3.29.2021 – I did feel a slight, but specific pain at my left arm injection sight and, after some skiing, left leg spasm and ache. The arm pain cleared up and the leg pain went away after two days. The arm pain was curious. I attribute the leg issue to skiing

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Asthma and Influenza

3.25.2021 – I forgot to add before that day 1 had profound dizzy spells. Day 2 only 2 milder but bothersome dizzy spells. The extreme tiredness is still going on today.

5.3.2021 – Extreme tiredness, exacerbated copd, asthma Non-emergency upcoming appt for wellness check and lung/copd exam. It's yucky, but not emergency

10.11.2021 – Hyper copd attack,Cold or flu twice, no test. Congested cold a 3rd time, negative covid test. All lasting about 3 weeks, mild fever, lingering cough, needing addl asthma treatment

Migraine and Rash

3.29.2021 – I have chronic migraines - taking Topiramate extended release capsules for condition

3.30.2021 – Continued usage of topiramate extended release daily for migraine disorder

4.27.2021 – I have a migraine disorder

4.28.2021 – The rash was super mild on my chest when I woke up. Took some benadryl. Some general itchiness later in the day, no visible rashes since benadryl was taken. Only known allergy is amoxicillin

4.30.2021 – I have a migraine condition

Oxygen saturation decreased, Body temperature decreased and Aphthous ulcer

2.7.2021 – After the shot on on 2/5/21 I felt a bit lightheaded.

2.10.2021 – My neck became sore the day after the injection but I assumed it was from how I slept. However even with all the things that usually will leave it, Ive experienced discomfort in my neck every day since injection Also attributed fatigue to anti cancer meds but might be worsened after injection. Hard to discern.

2.11.2021 – Neck discomfort

2.19.2021 – On 2/13 (day8) after vaccine, the area of my arm around injection became hot & newly swollen and red and a day letter began to itch. The swelling & heat have since gone down a lot but the area is still a bit warm and itchy. Weird timing

3.5.2021 – Lightheadedness began within the 1st hour. Started feeling tired within 3 hrs. Quite fatigued now( 5 hrs post-injection).

3.6.2021 – Neck has shooting pains on side where vaccinated. Slightly sore throat & worse canker sore on same side. Discomfort down whole arm.

3.7.2021 – The chills were last night a couple of hours after filling out yesterdays form. No chills today and muscle aches better but not gone.

3.10.2021 – A bit tired and slightly achy but no where near what I felt like the first 3 days. Were I to do the first 3 days surveys again, Id put fair for 1st 3 days. Because it was all easier than chemo and radiation, I may have put good for those days.

3.11.2021 – Very Mild morning nausea and minimal tiredness.

4.9.2021 – New/Increased Upper HmGI discomfort. Lots of canker sores in the last week.

11.5.2021 – A bit dizzy yesterday and once today.

12.1.2021 – Slight cough, tired

4.27.2022 – Very swollen gland in neck on the side I got my shot. Pains in neck and same side ear.camer sore on same side. Fatigued

4.28.2022 – Swollen glands in neck. Canker sore

5.1.2022 – Canker sore

5.25.2022 – Fatigue sore throat headache swollen glands fever chills body aches. Tested positive for Covid 5/23/22 with an at home kit.

5.30.2022 – Erratic and Low pulse ox, after fever had very low temp. Finally normal pulse ox and temp and no sore throat more fatigue. Finished Paxllovid yesterday and started to feel a bit better and better today. but fatigued and a bit short of breath.

10.8.2022 – a bit spacey

10.29.2022 – Got a cold this week from husband.

Oral neoplasm and Lip and/or oral cavity cancer

4.13.2021 – Being treated for a cancerous tumor in my mouth, right cheek.

4.24.2021 – Oral cancer. Tumor on right cheek-inside mouth. Scheduled for surgery May 4, 2021..

5.2.2021 – I have Oral Cancer in my mouth on my cheek. My oncologist recommended not getting the 2nd COVID shot because I am scheduled for cancer removal surgery and reconstruction surgery May 4, 2021. It is estimated I will be hospitalized 5 to 7 days.

5.8.2021 – Surgery for cancer. Hospitalized now.Did not take 2nd vaccine. Negative COVID test prior to surgery.

Oral discomfort, Injection site discoloration and Contusion

2.5.2021 – Very tired

2.8.2021 – Arm is a little black and blue where they gave me the vaccine.

2.10.2021 – Woke up sweating but no fever

2.12.2021 – My arm is much better. It is still black and blue and it hurts if I sleep on my left side

2.28.2021 – Tired out

3.1.2021 – Just tired

10.7.2022 – Just had feeling in mouth after getting home from shot. It was like before a surgery you Taste with the nurse puts in your IV and you're out. It only lasted a short couple minutes and it was gone.

Coronary arterial stent insertion, Angina pectoris and Dizziness

2.18.2021 – Dizziness within 10 minutes of injection

2.26.2021 – I have a mohs surgery scheduled for the 2nd of March and a heart cath on the 8th. I hope all goes well with these procedures.

3.10.2021 – Noncovid related heart cath procedure went well with a stent successfully placed on Monday , March 8. Presently Recovering with a new prescription- Brilinta.

4.7.2021 – Noncovid related angina

3.17.2022 – Persistent Angina that was professionally remedied by the (b)(6) Clinic with a special stent implanted via heart cath

Gastroenteritis viral, Vomiting and Myalgia

2.22.2021 – Vomiting & Diarrhea occurred the next day which I believe were caused by a family member who resides in my home and had those issues the night before my shot. I was taking care of her during her illness. I believe it was a stomach virus and not related to the shot.

2.23.2021 – Believe lingering symptoms are a result of stomach virus that occurred just after my 2nd vaccine. Other family member who did not get vaccine had just gotten sick with the stomach virus the day before

10.1.2021 – Very slight muscle pain

4.15.2022 – Head cold

4.27.2022 – Slight sore throat. I work with children ages 3-6 who are always sick.

Muscle tightness, Myalgia and Lymphadenopathy

3.17.2021 – Last night the local pain in my arm was keeping me awake so I took 1 advil. Today the pain is mild.

3.22.2021 – The past 2 days the muscles in my shoulder got very tight and painful. I am not sure if it is from the COVID-19 shot

10.28.2021 – A swelling in a gland on my neck just below the jawline. The Dr gave me antibiotics and my dentist ruled out an infection coming from my teeth. If it doesn't improve with the antibiotics he wants me to see an ear/nose/throat specialist. Also my dentist

Memory impairment, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

3.27.2021 – 100+ degree fever, all of these symptoms were the day after the shot. Today is 2 days post-shot, feeling fine now except mild soreness of injection site. Arm was moderately sore the day after the shot.

4.22.2021 – Pain in the left shoulder/upper arm area around the injection site.

4.23.2021 – Joint pain throughout left shoulder/upper arm from injection. Moving arm is painful.

5.13.2021 – I've not reported this previously, and I have no before or after evidence to place blame, but my memory doesn't seem to be quite what it used to be. There are times where I forget things that should roll right of the end of my tongue.