Their Stories

Musculoskeletal pain, Impaired work ability and Depression

4.5.2021 – **Headache today could be allergies

4.22.2021 – Pain on left shoulder blade, down back, and left hip /injection was on left side) ### joints popped a lot ### problems sleeping (waking up every 1-2 hrs)

5.5.2021 – Last Friday through Monday, it was like I had my first vaccine shot again. All of the symptoms were the same, including an incredible headache, exhaustion, and inability to work.

5.19.2021 – Sick, tired, headaches, lethargy

12.21.2021 – Tired, lethargic, headache

2.22.2022 – migraines, headaches, sinus pressure

10.1.2022 – Depression

10.3.2022 – Mast metallic taste in my mouth yesterday and today.

Feeling of despair, Major depression and Blood glucose decreased

4.9.2021 – Chills made my teeth chatter & entire body shake so bad, I couldn't inject my insulin so my diabetes is worse. Couldn't brush teeth or anything. I was literally knocked off my feet to bed.

4.14.2021 – Very low blood sugars between 63- 73.

4.21.2021 – Headache, profound fatigue.

4.28.2021 – I got pneumovax 23 yesterday & arm is so sore, I am on Percocet. Not even helping my pain. Had pneumovax 23 in 2005 & 2015 & never had this kind of mind- blowing pain.

5.6.2021 – Severe pain in my lower left abdomen for last few days left me bedridden. My rheumatologist thinks it's diverticulitis.

5.13.2021 – Severe diverticulitis, mild right upper arm pain.

7.7.2021 – Autoimmune gastrointestinal dysmotility disorder.

8.23.2021 – Severe red rash around injection site since injection. I didn't notice it until I looked in mirror on Sunday at my arm & realized it was red since injection.

2.23.2022 – Being threatened by my husband.

3.2.2022 – Depression.

3.16.2022 – Major depressive disorder.

5.4.2022 – Losing hope, sleeping around.

8.3.2022 – Worsening of major depressive disorder, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, digestive problems.

12.20.2022 – Tested positive for Covid-19 on Fri., Dec. 16. Totally shocked & traumatized.

12.27.2022 – Tested positive for covid-19 on Dec. 16, 2022.

Infected bite, Arthropod bite and Rash pruritic

1.18.2021 – I have gotten several insect bites recently and I am experiencing more inflammation and redness around those sites than I typically do.

1.19.2021 – I am experiencing unusual inflammation and redness around some insect bites. They are itchy and red and it has been like this for several days. I am being treated with antibiotics.

1.23.2021 – Last Sunday, 1/17, I was convinced I had been bitten a number of times by an insect. Given that I have found no insects in my apartment, I do believe what I was experiencing was a side effect of the vaccine. For four days, then, I had a very itchy and inflamed set of hives, which did not respond much to antihistamines. There were about 11 different inflamed hives on my arm (not the arm that was vaccinated.) After those four days (on Thursday, 1/21) the itch had and inflammation had stopped. I am feeling much better now, but it looks like another rash has popped up next to my left ear. It is slightly itchy, but the inflammation has gone down since yesterday.

1.28.2021 – About three days ago, a few new patches of itchy/inflamed hives showed up on my right arm and torso. Less itchy and inflamed than the ones that appeared over a week ago, though.

Eye disorder, Dry eye and Chest discomfort

1.18.2021 – Not today- but I got the modern a on Friday afternoon. On the following night- Saturday night around 10 pm I was feeling achy and bad. I went to bed. I started hurting so bad all over in all my joints, my hands hurt so bad I could jot even pick up the phone to call for help. I thought I was dying. It was horrible. About 2:30 am the pain lessened and I was able to get up out of the bed and take 2 Tylenol. I get tired and bad the next morning when I got up.

1.21.2021 – Itching on palms of hands feet and ankles

1.22.2021 – Feel like crap today.

2.12.2021 – Hot feeling in my chest

2.26.2021 – Feeling very tired and some swollen lymph nodes in neck

3.5.2021 – I have TED. I have had a major flare up of symptoms ans I think it is connected to the Covid vaccine

5.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm Face to face

11.13.2021 – Dry eyes

11.27.2021 – Having to get treatment for TED.

12.4.2021 – Thyroid Eye Disease worsened

1.22.2022 – Still having eye problems Clinic

Tinnitus, Back pain and Pyrexia

4.23.2021 – Just received the shot 20 minutes ago.

4.24.2021 – Fever

4.27.2021 – Cough, very sore lower back

4.28.2021 – Lower back pain and occasional cough

5.7.2021 – I continue to have headaches everyday - midday. Tylenol/Advil helps get rid of them but Im taking medication for the headaches everyday. Normal activities are on hold until meds kick in.

5.14.2021 – Still getting headaches daily - midday. Advil or Tylenol relieve headache. Once headache hits I have to lay down til medicine starts to work then fine for rest of day.

10.24.2021 – Ringing in ears - didn't start til after upper GI scope/anesthesia

4.26.2022 – I have headaches regularly.

Anemia, Muscular weakness and Chest discomfort

3.25.2021 – Dizziness & tightness in chest

3.26.2021 – Severe dizziness, shortness of breath & tightness in my chest

3.29.2021 – Tightness in my chest & severe dizziness

4.8.2021 – Severe chest tightness & dizziness

4.15.2021 – Morning dizzines is more severe when I first wake up and lasts until 1:00 or 2:00 in the afternoon. Dizziness remains throughout the day but is more tolerable as the day goes on.

9.23.2021 – Chest tightness, shortness of breath, chest pressure & pain Cardiologist

3.25.2022 – Anemia, fatigue, muscle weakness, shortness of breath

Emotional distress, Bone pain and Irritability

4.7.2021 – Under chin ,leftside sore and left ear hurts (pain scale: 2)

4.9.2021 – Ears both hurt,under my chin sore, tired,sleepy run down feeling ,slight feverish feeling

4.12.2021 – Woke up very irritable . I never wake up like that normally

4.13.2021 – Emotional

4.14.2021 – I'm extremely sleepy ,falling asleep Alot during the the day

5.13.2021 – Neck sore and Lower back hurts

5.14.2021 – Neck hurts to turn

5.17.2021 – extremely weak

5.18.2021 – Backaches in center ....

5.20.2021 – Abdomen hurts,lower back hurts

6.17.2021 – Pain or burning left of center of breast bone.It comes and goes . It's worse at times when moving . Sometimes feels sore . Doesn't affect my breathing . No pressure .

Throat irritation, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

1.30.2021 – A slight feeling in my throat.....mild.

2.2.2021 – My right side, shoulder & knee especially have given me problems such as pain even before the vaccine. But today my symptoms have been worse on the right side. (Left side was the vaccine injection.). Feeling very tired and more of a dull kinda of pain on the ride side.

2.4.2021 – Since Ive received the vaccine, the weak parts (right side) of my body have had some pain on different days Today the upper part of my leg and shoulder were in pain.

2.13.2021 – The spot where my vaccine was placed ......There was a redness and swelling. Then it seemed like it was fading. But to my surprise another spot showed up this past week. I was getting worried. Rubbed it yesterday, 2/12. Today less red.

1.11.2021 – Would like to get an appointment for my second dose..when I got my first dose they did not seem to know how to give me another appointment..would appreciate a call and would appreciate any help you could provide in that regard thanks so much!..my arm is aok today

1.12.2021 – Just a question: how do I get an appointment for my second dose?..nobody seemed to know how to give me an appointment to have that done..need an appointment for jan29..thanks so much for your help

1.13.2021 – Just need info on how to get second dose..no one seems to know how to help with this...would appreciate any help you can give me

1.14.2021 – I would like somebody to call me so that I can schedule my second dose as no on e knew how this was going to be accomplished please call me I appreciate your help

1.15.2021 – Hello again..all seems well..just somewhat concerned that I do not have an appointment for my second dose ..would very much appreciate a call or text to confirm a) that I have an appointment and b) that it is confirmed . I know you guys are busy and overwhelmed but getting the second dose is critical to the success of the vaccines..thank you for your consideration and for your help.

COVID-19 pneumonia, Telemedicine and Pneumonia

1.15.2021 – Took a COVID test - cough, chest congestion, body aches, headache for 4 days COVID test at a clinic

1.17.2021 – Tested positive for COVID-19

1.18.2021 – Diagnosed with COVID 2 days ago. Called doctor to get meds due to trouble breathing

1.19.2021 – COVID-19 positive since Friday.

1.26.2021 – COVID pneumonia

2.16.2021 – Pneumonia from having COVID resurfaced after shot.

2.17.2021 – Pneumonia from Covid is acting up

2.18.2021 – Covid Pneumonia activated by 2nd shot

2.19.2021 – Slight Covid pneumonia, activated by second shot

2.13.2022 – Positive for COVID on12/31/21

Temporomandibular pain and dysfunction syndrome, Jaw disorder and Menopause

4.20.2021 – Slight headache in afternoon

4.21.2021 – A little tired and slight headache

4.23.2021 – My right hand around my thumb area has been hurting like joint pain. All other symptoms that I had prior days are gone.

4.24.2021 – Feeling good today. No more joint pain or other symptoms

4.25.2021 – Feeling good today

4.26.2021 – Headache last night and today also some tinnitus not sure if its connected to the vaccine or something else

5.24.2021 – Feel good, but noticed a heavy period this month. I have been reading in the news how some other women were having a heavier period after getting vaccinated. Unsure if it is related to the vaccine or not.

4.19.2022 – Jaw soreness on right side but do not think it is connected to the vaccine.

5.3.2022 – I've been having some headaches and TMJ (on and off jaw issues) these may be related to spring allergies and hormonal/peri- menopausal issues also. Otherwise I feel ok. I had a dental appointment and he checked my jaw issues.

3.4.2021 – I put down I received Maderna but actually got Pfizer vaccine.

3.5.2021 – I took the Pfizer shot not the Maddrna as I indicated.

3.6.2021 – I took the Pfizer not the Maderna. Mis-input the vaccine.

3.7.2021 – I took the Pfizer shot not the Maderna. My bad.

3.8.2021 – All is well. Just another reminder for you I mislabeled my vaccine. I actually took the Pfizer vaccine.

3.9.2021 – No issues. Please note I took the Pfizer not the Maderna vaccine.

3.10.2021 – Please note I took the Pfizer vaccine and not the Maderna. My bad.

3.11.2021 – Everything is okay. I took the Pfzier not Maderna as I stated.

4.1.2021 – No. Took vaccine at 11:00am PST.

Photopsia, Vitreous floaters and Injection site pain

2.26.2021 – This is probably unrelated but last night in my right eye had flashing light several times and woke to floaters in my right eye. I have never had this happen before so I did see my Ophthalmologist today and I do have vitreous gel pulling away. I did do some weigh strengthen exercises for abou an hour last night and treadmill for 45 minutes. Otherwise I am feeling good and the soreness is minimal at the injection site

Gingival bleeding, Gingival swelling and Gingival pain

1.15.2021 – Felt so hot, instantly extreme heat radiating from me and instantly clothes soaked in sweat. Nausea at same time, had to sit down for a few minutes. Happened 6 hrs after receiving vaccine. Have had chills off and on since then over the past hour. Vaccine arm feels heavy

1.21.2021 – Forgot to report on Monday (3rd day post shot):Period was a day early (Im on the pill and it is never early), and is extremely heavy with clots. Usually very light and no clots. Usually lasts 4 days. Im on day 4 today and still very heavy. The only change is the shot I got Friday.

2.8.2021 – Swollen and bleeding and painful gums

2.10.2021 – Brain fog (difficulty concentrating)

2.19.2021 – Heavier than usual periods with large and small clots in them. Never had clots or heavy periods prior to covid vaccine

Larynx irritation, Fluid retention and Sciatica

2.14.2021 – Dizziness. Upper arm shoulder pain. Left chest pain

2.16.2021 – Dizziness, chest pain, currently in Emergency Department

3.2.2021 – Pain at back of neck

3.3.2021 – Sore arm, that's it

3.6.2021 – Left arm pain from 1st moderna vaccine

3.7.2021 – Arm still sore from 1st shot

3.8.2021 – Arm discomfort from 1st shot

3.22.2021 – Elevated BP 130s, sometimes 140s/high 80s some of the time. Most likely more related to being cooped up and not vaccine, but thought i should mention as this is new for me. Discovered when dizzy and sought care. Urgent care with my PCP who sent me to ER but it was after 1st shot

8.30.2021 – Both of my legs are swollen (water retention) most of the time. I had minor problems with swollen legs off and on since age 30 but now they seem swollen almost all the time. Sonce April 2021. Had a fairly normal annual cardiologist work up in April.

3.2.2022 – Dry mouth and vision issues

7.12.2022 – Structural back pain severe sciatica left side

10.11.2022 – Got Covid 9/5/2022 did not test negative until 9/18/22. Fever 101.3 x 2 days. Today 10/11/22 still have larynx irritation and cough.

Thyroid disorder, Swelling face and Dysmenorrhea

4.3.2021 – I had menstrual cramps really bad before the shot. Now i feel better. Just a little hard to focus.

4.4.2021 – Chest pain in lymp nodes. Once in a while it feels heavy and then just real sore.

4.5.2021 – Little rach on my neck and arms. Have little aches and pains.Feel tired but good.

4.6.2021 – Feel much better today. Had a little fatigue and a little stomach cramping.

4.9.2021 – I have one kidney and diabetes, I might just feel tired from it.

4.10.2021 – Around checks, nose and chin.

5.2.2021 – Face feels swollen, could be from the fever. I just got over my period April 30th and it started up again a little and then went away again.

5.3.2021 – Rash on chest, face and arm where i got the shot. I took a baby asprin for light chest pain.

5.4.2021 – Rash on chest and face

7.31.2021 – Been getting a very heavy period, that has lasted for a month, thyroids been acting up, and have symptoms of asthma and had to get an inhaler. Might be my age though. Gyn

Eye irritation, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

12.30.2020 – Mild headache and fatigue last night after my check-in. None today

1.19.2021 – Severe chills overnight with fever.temp of 101.4 on ibuprofen

1.20.2021 – Pain in axillary nodes on side I received the injection

1.21.2021 – Axillary pain in the side of the injection

1.22.2021 – My eyes have been very irritated since I received the shot and were with the first shot as well for about a week

2.1.2021 – Congestion and eye irritation. Unlikely to be related to covid vaccine

2.22.2021 – Congestion and cough

1.20.2022 – Residual cough and congestion s/p covid infection

Lactose intolerance, Colitis and Joint swelling

1.8.2021 – Slight swelling under collarbone, near sight of muscle pain from the last 2 days

1.27.2021 – Dizziness, elevated heart rate, nasal congestion, swelling under collar bone, insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats

1.29.2021 – Swelling under collarbone

1.30.2021 – Swelling under collarbone; swollen and painful lymph node behind collarbone

2.9.2021 – Nausea, vomiting, fever, pain and swelling in left shoulder, chills, neck pain on left side

9.21.2022 – Colitis, Lactose intolerance

11.7.2022 – Extreme hot flashes

11.10.2022 – Sweating profusely overnight, muscle spasm in neck on same side as injection

12.2.2022 – Fatigue

White blood cell count increased, Multiple sclerosis and Blister

4.4.2021 – Diarrhea for 2 days

4.25.2021 – High pulse rate

4.28.2021 – Pain like blisters on my head but no blisters

5.7.2021 – Multiple sclerosis symptoms were exacerbated. Wbc and lymphs high and weak and tired feeling.

7.23.2021 – My wbc went up to 14.8. I feel very exhausted & that' w/b12 shots. My multiple sclerosis systems increased. I'm very nauseous a lot, I've been falling, & my hand pain has increased. I also had numbness in both arms & tingling on my face.

Lymphadenopathy

3.16.2021 – The lymp node on the left side of my neck (the same side I got the injection) is slightly swollen

3.17.2021 – The swelling in my left neck lymph node has gone down since yesterday

4.12.2021 – The lymph node on my collarbone on the side I got the vaccine is swollen

4.13.2021 – The lymph node by my collarbone is swollen on the side I got the shot

4.14.2021 – The lymph node by my collarbone on the side I got the shot is swollen

4.15.2021 – The lymph node by my collarbone on the injection side is swollen

4.18.2021 – The lymph node by my collarbone ont he injection side is still slightly swollen

Venous injury, Bladder repair and Fistula repair

3.8.2021 – It feels like my lymphs nodes are swollen, with pain under both arms and shoulder blades.

3.9.2021 – I was sweating when I awoke this morning, thinking that I may have had a fever overnight. I called and left a message w/my rheumatologist yesterday. Have not heard back from them yet today.

3.10.2021 – The tinnitus I have has been louder since having the vaccination on Saturday.

3.27.2021 – A little Sinus congestion, pressure, drainage & occasional cough.

4.3.2021 – I put an ice pack on the injection site and proceeded to sleep for 5 hours.

4.8.2021 – Tinnitus since vaccination

4.9.2021 – I have been coughing intermittently since the second vaccine. Tinnitus

4.10.2021 – Still coughing occasionally

4.17.2021 – The tinnitus seems more noticeable. I also seem more short of breath with exertion.

5.15.2021 – I have arthritis and my joints feel worse. I also have headaches (not horribly bad, but fairly often). The tinnitus is more often and worse.

10.31.2021 – Queasiness, dizzying

11.22.2021 – Sore joints (shoulders, ankles, & wrists). May be attributed to my rheumatoid arthritis. Also, loose bowels; not diarrhea. And hemorrhoids.

12.1.2021 – Actually I have a chronic tear in my rotator cuff. I aggravated it the other day.

12.6.2021 – I do have a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder.

1.24.2022 – Mid back pain Regular office visits

5.11.2022 – New: Started coughing; but may be allergies? Continued: lower abdominal pain In person appointment with my GP

5.18.2022 – Lower abdomen pain. Also overall muscular aches and pain behind left shoulder.

5.25.2022 – Lower abdomen pain - worsening

6.1.2022 – Thickening of colon and diverticulitis. Surgery the recommended next step. 2 office visits

7.20.2022 – I had abdominal surgery: repair to my bladder, bowel resection, fistula repair, renal vessels damage.

10.19.2022 – Abdominal surgery 6/29/22 with complications. Visiting nurses

Muscle twitching, Injection site reaction and Tinnitus

5.19.2021 – Stomach has been hurting for past 3 days, however was fine over the weekend.

11.4.2021 – Tricept muscle at injection site has been twitching this afternoon

11.11.2021 – Muscle twitching

11.18.2021 – Muscle twitching around the injection point has been substantial for the past few days.

11.28.2021 – Muscle twitching in arm near injection site

2.3.2022 – As i mentioned before, i was dealing with some major muscle twitching but that has subsided but still happens on occasion. Now what used to be minor tinnitus has become very annoying, which could or could not be related to the vaccine

Lymphadenopathy mediastinal, Pulmonary mass and Ligament sprain

2.18.2021 – I am being work up for IgG4RD, and may be getting close to a diagnosis.

2.25.2021 – Fatigue, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, pulmonary masses.

7.13.2021 – Right knee osteoarthritis.

10.1.2021 – Small stroke.Right knee strain.

12.3.2021 – Muscle spasms in left upper trapezius and rhomboid area.

3.2.2022 – Nasal stuffiness, right olecranon bursitis

5.19.2022 – My IgG4 disease has provided me a new lung lesion. I am back on 40 mg of prednisone/ day and will have another CT in about 3 weeks to monitor the lesion. Am feeling better on the steroid. Office visit

Ear swelling, Ear congestion and Memory impairment

1.2.2021 – When i first received my shot felt a little soreness in my side of neck up to my ear on the injection side, as yesterday and today the gland swelling and ear fullness on that same side has swollen more each day. Today the neck gland on that side is very large and getting sore as well as the ear fullness. . I feel fine otherwise just getting a bit concerned about the very swollen neck gland. Please advise.

1.4.2021 – Gland swelling on same side as injection I work for ENT, had a quick gland check

1.5.2021 – Left side gland swelling same side as vaccine given, area tender

1.7.2021 – Swelling in neck coming down

4.28.2021 – Foggy brain, memory

Vomiting

7.30.2021 – Actually since May 1 2021 3 days after 2nd shot i started to have symptons of Bronchitis. I didnt think much of it. But i'm still having symptoms. Treated with antibiotics still no relief. I flareup once a year only in Nov and Dec. Never this early.

10.13.2022 – Actually, after the vaccination on October 9th 2022. Later that evening I did vomit. It came on me so fast I didn't have a warning it was about to happen.

Uterine cyst, Adenomyosis and Lyme disease

4.15.2021 – I am having a flare of my chronic Lyme disease symptoms. Mostly deep pain and inflammation. Not sure this is connected to the vaccine or not.

12.8.2021 – Nausea and digestive distress today. Unsure why.

2.2.2022 – I had to go to the ER due to severe post menopausal bleeding and cramps. Likely not related to vaccine but it might have made it more intense? Unknown. A cyst and adenomyosis of the uterus was found.

5.7.2022 – Gallbladder issues

9.16.2022 – More random pain. Digestive pain and discomfort.

Respiratory symptom, Laryngitis and Joint swelling

3.12.2021 – Sore throat, ear pain

3.25.2021 – Issues with digestion, itching, nausea, fatigue.

5.7.2021 – I tire more easily and haven't had much of an appetite. It's like my body is constantly getting over something.

5.14.2021 – Severe headaches, body aches, migraines. I do have chronic migraines and fibromyalgia, and I feel like my symptoms have flared up recently. It could be coincidental.

5.21.2021 – Chronic digestive issues, reoccurring diarrhea, heartburn, swelling of the knees, legs,and ankles.

10.8.2021 – Chronic lung issues, extreme fatigue, constant bronchitis, reoccurring laryngitis, pneumonia-like symptoms.

4.9.2022 – Severe asthma issues, allergies, asthma flares, chronic bronchitis.

Neuropathy peripheral, Peripheral coldness and Tremor

3.15.2021 – All is wellTHANK YOU

4.2.2021 – Dont seem to register a fever but shook and chilled for hours in wee hours of morning. Very difficult to get feet warm

10.2.2021 – Neuropathy in different places of my body. As far as I know I do not have diabetes. Thank you Jesus!, But for the first time ever in my life I got shingles approximately four months after having Covid, but the neuropathy is on all different places We had an unusual phrase and were unable to get to a hospital and doctors offices were closed

4.3.2022 – For many months since Covid/ vaccination I've have itching and numbness in shoulder blade area. About 4 months after Covid I got a horrible case of shingles. Numbness is on opposite side from shingles

Sciatica, Vertigo and Abdominal discomfort

2.7.2021 – Im having a sciatic episode. Not sure if related to vaccine or not. Probably not.

2.8.2021 – I have a case of sciatica.

2.16.2021 – Stomach upset, fatigue, diarrhea

3.31.2021 – I was diagnosed with peripheral vertigo on Monday after being ambulance to hospital.

11.7.2021 – I was around my grandkids who had colds and now I have a slight sore throat.

1.23.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, croopy cough. I tested positive for COVID on home test kit on 1/19 and have been isolating since.

8.12.2022 – Nasal congestion

Increased upper airway secretion, Sinus headache and Productive cough

2.24.2021 – Headache for several days. None today.

5.23.2022 – Over the coarse of 4 days I experienced strong headache pain in the sinuses behind my forehead. In addition I had body aches and coughed up small amount of phlem. I took in home Covid 19 test the gov't sent for 3 consecutive days. ALL NEGATIVE .

12.4.2022 – My Cologuard colon cancer screening test returned a POSITIVE result. No further symptoms related to COVID. Telephone consult about Cologuard results.