Their Stories

Graves' disease, Periorbital swelling and Middle ear effusion

4.10.2021 – Ive been waking up dizzy and it doesnt go away..it is getting better. Urgent care says I have fluid behind my ear drum

4.23.2021 – Ive had dizziness/vertigo/tinnitus fir 2.5 weeks! Thought it was an ear infection...its not...I believe its from this vaccine and I want my symptoms to stop! I have to see an ENT now!

4.24.2021 – Off balance, dizzy, brain fog

5.1.2021 – I have dizziness and vertigo since 4 days after my FIRST shot.. Appointment with ent in 2 weeks

5.8.2021 – I still have dizziness/vertigo while laying down and turning side to side. I still have tinitus as well. I will see the ENT in 2 weeks

5.15.2021 – Vertigo and tinitus

5.22.2021 – Vertigo and tinnitus

7.17.2021 – Eye allergy and swelling around my eye.Still some dizziness as stated in the past

10.17.2021 – I developed Graves Eye disease about 2 months after my second shot. I have also been suffering periodically from dizziness. I don't know if these issues are because of the vaccine, maybe the dizziness possibly is.

Knee arthroplasty, Taste disorder and Dysgeusia

4.5.2021 – I lost my sense of taste and smell on 2015 after a sinus infection. I THINK I tasted salt on Saturday. It was surprising.

4.26.2021 – Can still taste salt. Today could taste sugar on a cinnamon roll. Could not taste the cinnamon, but new it was sweet

5.3.2021 – Definitely taste sugar and salt. Not different foods.

6.21.2021 – Can taste sweet. Can't tell what the sweet is, i.e. candy or frosting, but know it is sweet. At least I think that's what I'm tasting.

9.20.2021 – Had knee replacement

Intervertebral disc operation, Diarrhea and Dizziness

1.23.2021 – No

1.24.2021 – Some mild dizziness but not sure how it may be resultant from 1st shot

2.4.2021 – Slightly lightheaded but not bad

2.11.2021 – I had ACDF surgery on 2/09. Have pain etc from that

2.12.2021 – I cannot distinguish between the side effects of the ACDF surgery and symptoms from the shot

2.13.2021 – I still cant distinguish between the effects from my (b)(6) surgery on Tuesday versus the possible side effects from the shot- confusing

2.14.2021 – The diarrhea is likely from the stool softeners I have been taking as I have been constipated from the post ACDF surgery medications. The same surgery is likely the cause of all my current pains.

2.15.2021 – These are from my ACDF surgery and medications, not the injection!!

2.16.2021 – Same report as yesterday!

2.17.2021 – After effects from ACDF Surgery last week!

2.18.2021 – Again, related to ACDF SURGERY on 2/9

Ear congestion, Discharge and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

12.20.2020 – Yes. YesterdayI felt exhausted. Friday evening zi took one Benadryl to stop phlegm and took another one last night so I could sleep without coughing up phlegm. That worked! No Benadryl today, so far.

12.21.2020 – Excess drainage, phlegm, stuffy ears and sinuses

12.24.2020 – I had shortness of breath 4 hours after my shot. Took a Benadryl when I got home.

1.8.2021 – Shortness of breath

1.11.2021 – My shot site has two bruises (they aren't red!) that I just noticed. I'm very tired in the afternoons since the second shot.

1.12.2021 – My site has two bruises and No redness!

1.28.2021 – Im coughing up phlegm from a sinus infection. Am on an antibiotic!

2.4.2021 – Acid reflux, severe. Changing my diet now.

1.7.2022 – My left arm continues to be sore where I received the first two vaccinations. My chiropractor has treated the soreness twice. It feels better today. Chiropractor

Nodule, Aphonia and Dehydration

1.24.2021 – Feeling thirsty/dehydrated no matter how much water I drink

1.26.2021 – I had joint pain before vaccine, but for an unexplained it has been worse since last night

2.6.2021 – Lump that turned into general swelling under my arm (in my armpit) and a splotchy rash at the injection site.

5.25.2021 – Systematic joint pain. Hard to open kids.

12.6.2021 – Sore throat and low grade fever

1.24.2022 – I had a cold for approximately 3 weeks. I lost my voice and had sinus headaches. I tested for Covid and was negative.

10.23.2022 – Asthma attack

11.11.2022 – Sore throat and congestion

Parotid gland enlargement, Ear swelling and Gastritis

3.14.2021 – Shivering. Skin hurt. Eyes hurt.

3.15.2021 – Feeling clammy from elevated temperature.

3.19.2021 – Swollen gland ? and facial swelling in right side under the ear/jaw area.

3.21.2021 – Parotid gland swelling.

4.24.2021 – Gastritis

6.12.2021 – Gastritis. Severe stomach pain that is only slightly improved with protonix medication. Started mid April to present. Doctors office

9.11.2021 – Cancer recurrence. Was 26 months no evidence of disease after chemo.

12.20.2021 – Running nose and sneezing.

12.27.2021 – Runny nose and sneezing.

Restlessness, Poor quality sleep and Injection site bruising

1.31.2021 – A little black and blue bruise just above the injection site.

2.2.2021 – A small bruise at the injection site

2.3.2021 – A small bruise at the injection site.

2.4.2021 – Small bruise at injection site.

2.27.2021 – I was unable to get much sleep last night after receiving the vaccination, even though I had less sleep than normal the night. I normally would have been exhausted and nodding off while trying to read before bed, the opposite happened. No matter how much I read, I never got sleepy. I tossed and turned all night. It was like the vaccine turned on my on button and kept it on. Many people feel exhausted after the vaccine- it apparently had the opposite effect on me.

Lip pain, Chapped lips and Oral herpes

4.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, especially under arm of injection and slightly in neck

4.10.2021 – Lymph node under shot arm is still swollen and painful.

4.11.2021 – Still swollen and painful lymph node under injection arm; also got a cold sore, which I never get. Not sure if its related to the vaccine but the timing is weird.

4.12.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph node under shot arm

4.13.2021 – Lymph node under shot arm is only slightly swollen and tender. Improved.

4.14.2021 – Slight discomfort of lymph node in armpit of shot arm.

5.8.2021 – My lips are really chapped and I have a cold sore. This is very unusual for me and I noticed the same thing about a week after the first shot. May be coincidence but worth mentioning.

5.13.2021 – My lips are extremely chapped and sensitive. I noticed this about a week after the first shot. It got better but appeared again a week after the second shot and is worse. My lips are super sensitive to salt, spice and heat and I have tinycold sores.

11.4.2021 – SEVERE pain in my lymph node under my arm!!

11.5.2021 – My armpit hurts!!!!!

11.6.2021 – Armpit still hurts but not as bad.

11.7.2021 – Armpit is still tender but improving

Eye discharge, Secretion discharge and Sleep disorder

7.21.2022 – Rash on heel of left foot within 2 hours of receiving vaccine in left thigh

7.22.2022 – Rash on heel of left foot (on the sole of the foot); received vaccine in left thigh

7.23.2022 – Still have red spots on left heel

8.3.2022 – Fever of 103, runny nose, sneezing, cough, post nasal drip, diarrhea, fatigue

8.10.2022 – Still has diarrhea from positive covid test with symptoms on July 30th. His appetite and diet have not changed since he became sick. Hopefully the once a day diarrhea will resolve by the end of the week.

8.19.2022 – 100.4 fever, runny nose, stuffy nose at night and difficulty breathing out of nose, coughing and sneezing (symptoms appeared after his 1 year vaccines of Chicken Pox, MMR, and PCV13)

9.28.2022 – Woke up last night after 30 min of sleeping coughing up clear mucus.

10.5.2022 – Double eat infection diagnosed 9/30/2022

10.26.2022 – Vomitting and diarrhea since Sunday 10/23

12.14.2022 – Double ear infection and green discharge from both eyes.

Hypertension, Chest discomfort and Neck pain

1.25.2021 – I didnt mention this because it wasnt listed and I feel better today but I did feel fullness in my chest and felt I needed to cough to get it out. Gone now, but I fantasized the shot had given me COVID. I felt it until last night. I did take benedryl.

1.26.2021 – Chest still full. Used benedryl again and asthma inhaler.

2.25.2021 – Pain at the base of my skull and neck in the back

3.2.2021 – High blood pressure and a rushing feeling in my head

3.31.2021 – Slight fever, fatigue, chest fullness and coughing.

Abscess limb, Gait disturbance and Muscular weakness

3.27.2021 – 1 episode of palpitations lasting a few minutes

3.28.2021 – 2 days of sore throat, more palpitations, some shortness of breathe, left side weakness

3.29.2021 – Left leg weakness, difficulty walking

3.30.2021 – Left leg weakness and pain continues

3.31.2021 – Pain and weakness still in left leg improving slowly

4.2.2021 – Left back thigh pain continues. This is where the muscle pain began a week ago and doesnt seem like it will go away.

4.9.2021 – Left back thigh pain is worse. This is where my first muscle ache symptom began after the shot and was getting better but never went away. It is now getting worse and unable to walk long distances.

Food craving, Increased appetite and Confusional state

4.19.2021 – Dizziness, warmth all over body, confusion

4.20.2021 – The back of my neck is very sore. This (and some jaw pain which has mostly since resolved) started instantly after the injection. I feel like i am in a fog, but my cognition is fine. I am having a hard time standing for a long time. My appetite has increased above baseline. My face looks flushed and I don't like my normal self in the mirror.

4.21.2021 – Caffeine sensitivity increased appetite. All other symptoms have subsided. Of note, I felt a change in my blood glucose instantly after the injection, and was craving sugar. I am curious if my bodies metabolic response called on my glucose stores and think it would be beneficial to examine associations between special diets (eg. Keto / diabetic) and the impacts on side effects or broader interactions. I am on a regular diet with no health problems.

Dysstasia, Oxygen saturation decreased and Gait disturbance

9.22.2021 – I usually have joint pain in my left knee. I have no more than any other day.

9.23.2021 – Muscle ache was only in my arm where I got the shot I started noticing it yesterday evening and early this morning. Headache also started yesterday late afternoon and still had it this morning but gone by evening. Headache was mild but irritating.

9.25.2021 – Joint pain is not from the vaccine

9.26.2021 – Not related to vaccine

9.28.2021 – Allergy symptoms slight fever

9.29.2021 – Allergy symptoms plus nausea after eating

10.6.2021 – Covid-19 fever chills cough low O2 levels in mid 80s sleeping day and night nausea loss appetite cough nasal got Covid-19 test but no results back yet muscle pain generally weakness can't stand or walk far

10.20.2021 – Covid

Costochondritis, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Sinus disorder

1.13.2021 – I have had costochondritis for the last week. It is painful to lay down so ive been sleeping in a recliner. Lastnight I felt like things might be getting a little better.

2.3.2021 – The day after injection I had chills and costochondritis. Ribs only hirt when i lay in bed so had to sleep in recliner. All of these symptoms have now stopped.

7.31.2021 – Sinus issues and sore throat. Sneezing. I dont think its related to the vaccine

Injection site coldness, Supraventricular extrasystoles and Ventricular extrasystoles

1.5.2021 – Entire arm felt very cold from injection site down.

1.6.2021 – Intermittent dizziness

1.9.2021 – Increase in PVC/PAC, heart palpitations

1.19.2021 – 1/12 -1/14 neck lymph node swelling, malaise. 1/15 sore throat, body aches, negative Covid test 1/16 incr body ache, sore throat, severe headache, nausea, cough 1/17 symptoms imprv but there, felt feverish but no fever.

4.28.2021 – My last period was 5 days late and was not its normal. I havent done anything else different and am usually very regular.

1.22.2022 – Menstrual changes

Lower respiratory tract infection, Abdominal pain and Diarrhea

1.27.2021 – Diarrhea and joint pain

4.15.2021 – Constant diarrhea pain under the right lower part of my left breast paying last 3 to 4 days let's movement the pain is scruciating with rest the pain is still there constant but eases up with movement tired constant diarrhea

7.14.2021 – I've had major congestion it's in my chest and there's a spot in the bottom of my last long that continues to rattle I constantly and have a chest cold and diarrhea

Polymenorrhea, Amenorrhea and Vaginal hemorrhage

4.24.2021 – Lack of appetite

4.28.2021 – Breakthrough bleeding on birth control, early period

4.29.2021 – Breakthrough bleeding/early period on birth control pill

4.30.2021 – Early and heavier than normal period flowand cramping

5.14.2021 – Reflux

5.15.2021 – Armpit lymph node

5.19.2021 – Breakthrough period bleeding

5.27.2021 – Started period early even tho on the pill. This also happened with first dose

6.3.2021 – Spotting and breakthrough bleeding on pill then no period during normal period time

8.12.2021 – Spotting on the birth control pill

12.2.2021 – Arm pain down entire arm

12.5.2021 – Arm is hot to touch

12.7.2021 – Acid reflux

1.6.2022 – Spotting between periods

11.14.2022 – Heavier and easier period

11.15.2022 – Heavy period and cramps

11.16.2022 – Heavy period

11.18.2022 – Longer than usual period

12.23.2022 – Heavier and longer periods

Throat clearing, Presyncope and Nerve compression

3.5.2021 – Could be a pulled muscle- soreness in my right pectoral muscle & shoulder area

3.26.2021 – Slight redness of my face, along with a slightly stiff/swollen feeling, though it does not appear swollen

3.29.2021 – Slight dizziness/vertigo but could be unrelated and due to back/pinched nerve

4.17.2021 – Had 2 diarrhea & bad gas episodes in the middle of the night- lasted 1 hour & 30 minutes, respectively. Unsure what caused. Took Tums and went back to sleep, symptoms resolved.

11.1.2021 – Headache was likely due to wearing my contact lenses, and I had the headache before I received my vaccine

1.31.2022 – Tested positive for COVID-19 on 1/13/2022 and had relatively mild symptoms. Got better other than fatigue, then on 1/26/22 developed a dry cough and increased fatigue, heavy lungs that my doctor is treating as a bronchial infection post-COVID.

5.2.2022 – Since having COVID-19 in January and a bronchial infection shortly afterward, I've had some ongoing muscle spasms, mostly on the right side of my face. Not sure if this could be related to COVID or the steroid I took for the infection.

9.16.2022 – Still have slight residual cough/clear mucous from previous cold; Pharmacist said I was fine to get vaccinated since I was overall better and haven't had a fever.

9.17.2022 – Lightheadedness, almost passed out when I tried some light physical activity in the yard before I realized I needed more rest.

9.20.2022 – Slight cough, could be residual from previous cold

9.23.2022 – Slight throat irritation- needing to clear throat a lot

10.7.2022 – Slight throat tickle/cough

10.16.2022 – Slight dry cough

10.21.2022 – Still have dry cough periodically

Stress, Abdominal pain upper and Diarrhea

3.19.2021 – Im also on my period though so Im not sure which parts I can attribute to that.

3.20.2021 – Also on my period so I think some things are part of that.

3.21.2021 – Also on my period so symptoms could partially be due to that

3.22.2021 – Also finishing up my period so that could be part of it

3.23.2021 – Just wrapped up my period so could partially be due to that

3.25.2021 – Just finished my period and have a lot of stress going on so that could be part of it

5.6.2021 – Stomach cramps and diarrhea but that could be what Ive been eating

Joint instability, Joint noise and Gait disturbance

1.24.2021 – Barely

1.28.2021 – My joint above the injection site is swollen, painful, and has been for several days? Has anyone else had this complaint?

1.30.2021 – Tinge of headache on and off til last pm and had headache

3.6.2021 – Righr sides pain, from the top of my head to the bottom of my foot

4.24.2021 – Ive had allergy symptoms, bronchotis, sinusitis Rx for anyibiotic after antihistamines

11.7.2022 – This started 2 hours after the shot was given. It was fiven in R dorsigluteal. My R knee and ankle became so sore I could barely walk. My ankle felt like it was twisting. I clearly had no injury. My kneecap clicked in various places when i walke

11.9.2022 – Just a bout of nausea this am, knee right side, still achy and clicks.

11.14.2022 – Not as much clicking in R knee still there though, never there before

Dry skin, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Rash erythematous

4.5.2021 – Rash on several different parts of my body (initially red dry patches after first vaccine, more recently rashes that formed on hands, left leg, back of knee, and upper right breast), severe acid reflux in upper digestive tract, and a range from diarrhea to loose stool since receiving 2nd vaccine (received second vaccine 1.5 weeks ago). Have experienced extreme fatigue and brain fog along with feelings of being in an altered state while completely sober.

4.9.2021 – Rashes, stomach upset on top of intense flu symptoms for a solid week and a half!!

4.23.2021 – My first period since being vaccinated. Very intense period symptoms (which is unusualforvme) with chills, body aches and fatigue exactly like the symptoms I felt after the vaccine.

Hot flush, Bronchitis and Anosmia

3.19.2021 – Feel generally under the weather.

4.29.2021 – Cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache

5.6.2021 – Bronchitis

7.17.2021 – Reaction to 2nd shingrix vaccine, fever, aches, pains, chills, headache.

10.14.2021 – Very sore throat, fever, headache, body aches and chills.

4.15.2022 – Headache, fever, chills, cough, sore throat, loss of sense of smell, body aches. Primary care ohysician

4.18.2022 – Hot flashes have been bad today

10.11.2022 – Sore arm, aching joints, headache

10.21.2022 – Had joint aches and pains and a headache the day after receiving the 5th vaccine, lasted about 18 hours. Milder symptoms than the other 4 vaccines.

10.31.2022 – Cough, headache, low grade fever, joint aches.

11.21.2022 – Runny nose, aches and pains, blocked sinus, headache, cough.

Burning sensation, Influenza like illness and Hypoesthesia

3.31.2021 – Fatigue

4.7.2021 – I suffered from what felt like little fires and numbness in my arms, hands and fingers for several weeks prior to being vaccinated but it went away afterwards and has not returned as of yet.

4.15.2021 – Two weeks after 1st vaccine, experienced flu like symptoms. Was really bad but only lasted two days. Was to receive 2nd dose yesterday, April 14th but doctor recommended to postpone and speak with someone. Please call (b)(6) @ (b)(6).

Abdominal symptom, Esophageal discomfort and Burning mouth syndrome

1.13.2021 – Feel dehydrated

1.15.2021 – Reduced energy and muscle aches around rib cage

4.9.2021 – Sacrum & Sciatic pain

9.29.2021 – Bloody nose

10.1.2021 – Feel a bit dehydrated

12.28.2021 – Allergy like w/ intermittent irritation dry cough, no fever or other symptoms. Did home COVID test on Dec 24th to assure all family of 6 guests were safe and all texted negative.

3.29.2022 – Esophagitis w/ burning for past 3 months. Endoscopy scheduled tomorrow 3/30/22. I was concerned initial abdominal symptoms so Took 2 flex/flow home COVID test 5-6 days apart 12/31/21 and 1/5/22 both NEGATIVE

4.19.2022 – Sacral back and rib discomfort

4.20.2022 – Sacral pain. Burning mouth, and upper GI burning I've had since Dec 28th,2021 seems to be more pronounced since 4/16/22. Fatigue worse than I experienced with my 3 prior Pfizer vaccines. Rib cage and right sided flank discomfort like muscle aches

4.22.2022 – Sacral pain & stiffness, burning mouth & upper esophageal discomfort

4.23.2022 – Sacral discomfort, esophageal and mouth burn

5.7.2022 – Burning mouth syndrome

7.16.2022 – GI symptoms worsening along with burning mouth symptoms. Hard to tell if related to vaccine but symptoms have gotten worse since vaccine and medications increased 20mg to 40mg (omeprazole, Pepcid) and recently added gabapentin.

Lymphadenopathy, Pain in extremity and Nasopharyngitis

3.20.2021 – One week after my 1st dose, I experienced the same reaction I had the day after the 1st dose. Specifically, my arm really hurt, I had a headache and I was fatigued. It lasted just one day, but I was surprised to get a reaction a week later.

10.2.2021 – Recurring swollen lymph node under left arm. I had vaccine in left arm. It showed up in mammogram done on July 8, 3 months after my second Moderna dose. Follow up office visit with my OB:GYN

12.12.2021 – The day after the booster, I was fatigued, low grade fever, headache and very sore arm. On the second day I felt almost normal.

1.18.2022 – Seems like a bad head cold only

Disorganised speech, Emotional disorder and Aphasia

1.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm pit of injection arm

2.8.2021 – Shoulder joint pain

2.17.2021 – I've been incredibly emotional and also still have pain in my armpit from the swollen lymph node. In office visit PCP

2.24.2021 – Joint pain, armpit soreness from swollen lymph node, severe large muscle group muscle cramps, memory loss.

10.7.2021 – Armpit pain

10.9.2021 – Arm pit pain, cough

10.12.2021 – Armpit pain, chest pain

10.13.2021 – Chest pain, armpit pain

10.27.2021 – Cough, shortness of breath, chills, congestion/runny nose, sore throat, headache, fatigue.

1.5.2022 – Armpit pain in vaccinated arm (left) has persisted since the 2nd vaccine in Janurary 2021. Liver enzymes are elevated and abdominal ultrasound is scheduled.

10.6.2022 – Fever, chills, headache, fatigue that never ends, memory loss (getting words confused or at a loss for words) ear ache

Herpes zoster, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Rhinorrhea

1.11.2021 – Sinus discomfort

1.26.2021 – Shingles outbreak (also with 1st vaccine)

1.27.2021 – Shingles outbreak still present

1.28.2021 – Shingles outbreak

1.29.2021 – Shingles disappearing now

4.26.2021 – I've been having headaches more frequently than normal. Normally, I don't get headaches. However last week, I had headaches about 3 times; and today I've had a headache.

10.31.2021 – Headache behind my eyes, sinus pressure, runny nose and feeling exhausted on second and third days safer vaccine received.

6.26.2022 – Tired, fatigued on day of injection=yesterday.

Pneumothorax, Exercise tolerance decreased and Pneumonia

1.20.2021 – My morning run was a little harder than normal. Can't be sure that it was because of the injection.

8.18.2021 – No

8.19.2021 – None

8.20.2021 – Hard to be sure on tardis/fatigue, because I'm 76 years old and do a lot of manual work and started my day with a 5 mile run. Show my feeling is tiredness today may not be attributable to the vaccination

9.25.2022 – I think the abdominal pains came from eating an apple or an empty stomach mid morning. In my opinion probably not associated with the vaccination.

Acupuncture, Vision blurred and Muscle spasms

3.29.2021 – Dizziness and nausea the first two hours as well as blurred vision

3.30.2021 – Hard time sleeping last night due to pain in shoulder. Acupuncture today helped with listening the pain. Joint pain maybe in part due to the weather change in snow today. I am easily affected by the barometric pressure in my joints and bones. Hard cramping and diarrhea 3 times today

3.31.2021 – Diarrhea only twice today. Get waves of nausea throughout the day.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Productive cough and Insomnia

4.3.2021 – Lots of phlemn from my COPD

4.4.2021 – Very much coughing overnight and extremely hard to cough up my phlegm that comes with my COPD. Thougt I was going ro aspirate if that is right word. Mucinex DM and Robitissan did not help at all. Had to use my emerhency inhalor at least 20 times. Feeling better today but think people with COPD need to be aware of side effects from second shot.

4.5.2021 – Coughing from COPD but getting better and mostly when laying down so hard to sleep.

4.10.2021 – Having trouble again sleeping and coughing again. With my COPD have had to use my Albuterol at least 12 times per day and extremely hard to cough up mucas even after taking Mucinex DM.

5.1.2021 – Again more coughing. Could be just COPD or pollen allergies. Housekeeper tested positive for Covid after testing negative and having 1st vaccine. Now negative again. I took home test and says negative as well.

4.3.2022 – Very tired. Lots of coughing. Have COPD