Their Stories

Drug hypersensitivity, Dyspnea exertional and Bone pain

1.6.2021 – Neck stiffness, sinus pressure/pain

1.8.2021 – Dizziness, stiff neck

1.10.2021 – Pronounced shortness of breath when doing mild exercise

1.11.2021 – Shortness of breath

2.2.2021 – Tingling in feet, hands and forearms

2.3.2021 – Tingling in extremedies, loss of appetite

2.4.2021 – Tingling in extremedies, metallic taste in mouth

2.11.2021 – Short of breath

2.16.2021 – Sudden allergic reaction to advil (hives, extreme itching)

5.4.2021 – Allergy to NSAIDs, worsening rash on hands, joint and bone pain

8.3.2021 – Recurring rash on hands, forearms and face.Allergic reaction to NSAIDs Allergist in person visit

Acute kidney injury, Renal failure and Sepsis

11.8.2021 – Low blood pressure. Zero energy. Feel like I'm freezing at times. Shake uncontrollably. Going to get a Covid Test at 4:30 today.

11.15.2021 – Was hospitalized for acute kidney failure. Got home today to recover. 5 days in hospital. On the mend. Do NOT believe it was do to COVID vaccine. Was tested twice for COVID. Both negative. The shot works!! The hospital was full of COVID patients.

10.25.2022 – Hospitalized with sepsis and renal failure. All worked out fine. I'm healthy again.

Tachycardia, Menstrual disorder and Tremor

4.13.2021 – I ended up in the hospital over the weekend it did not happen today Im not sure what information you need from me or if you can even help me or not

4.15.2021 – I have a pain in my chest in the same place I had it after my vaccine and ended up in the hospital

4.22.2021 – Shakiness, heart racing, tachycardia more often

4.29.2021 – Im coughing every morning and needing to use my inhaler very often

5.6.2021 – More tremors, spikes in HR in 150 range, My period is extremely late, very bad cramps, I felt feverish and very fatigued today

Injection site discomfort, Nasal congestion and Diarrhea

5.7.2021 – Nothing else to report!

5.12.2021 – Not sure of any direct connection, but just realized Ive had a few brief periods of discomfort in the area of my second shot. No swelling & not close to the pain I felt there during the 1st 24 hrs after the shot.

8.4.2021 – Diarrhea Saw my doctor at her office

5.5.2022 – Currently have cold symptoms; nasal congestion, slight sore throat; cough, but don't have wheezing; no temperature Booster was 6 mo ago; haven't had 2nd booster

Dysstasia, Cerebrovascular accident and Neuropathy peripheral

5.18.2021 – Cant eat. Have no appetite. And when I do eat I get sick a lot. And cant stand warm food now.

5.25.2021 – Exhausted all the time. Sick at my stomach. Diarreah still. I did not feel bad until I got the second shot. Now its affecting my work and home life.

6.11.2021 – Shortness of breath. Still having stomach issues and exhaustion

6.16.2021 – So sick at my stomach. My chest has been hurting and so much coughing and shortness of breath Again. I didnt have any of these problems before I took the vaccine. I still have no desire to eat. It makes me sick.

8.3.2021 – Coughing. Diareaah no appitite since I had the second shot. Not sleeping well. And tired all the time.

11.2.2021 – Appetite has not come back since my second shot. I still have stomach issues and throw up and exhausted now all the time. The second shot has changed my life for the worst. Exhausted sickly all the time I have missed work due to the second shot

5.4.2022 – Throwing up. Diarreah can't stand the taste of food that is heated. Exhausted and extreme fatigue

Tinnitus, Palpitations and Pruritus

12.28.2020 – Heart palpitations mild

1.11.2021 – The vaccination site started itching on 8th day and there was a swollen area which got red again and spread to about 2 inches in dm. It lasted til the 13th day after vaccine My arm did hurt some on 12 day. Took a few days of antibiotics left over I work for doctor and he treated me

4.26.2021 – Not sure if related but I have itching to my skin. Different places like hands , feet , legs, arms. Itching comes and goes. No rash at all just itching which started about a month after second vaccine. It does seem not as frequent

1.25.2022 – Ringing in ears that I am now is a result of my vaccination

Paranasal sinus inflammation, Abnormal menstrual clots and Bacterial infection

11.30.2021 – Throbbing in my arm, tingling fingers, pain and swelling in my underarm.

12.30.2021 – Since my second Covid vaccine 30 days ago, I have had a sinus infection, Covid 19 and the flu. I have also experienced menstrual cramps and intermittent bleeding throughout the month.

1.8.2022 – I have had an irregular menstrual cycle with bleeding every week Will see doctor next week

2.28.2022 – Continues irregular menstrual bleeding, fatigue, dizziness, vision problems, chronic tonsil and sinus inflammation

5.28.2022 – My health has deteriorated since my first Covid vaccine and got significantly worse after the second. I have chronic fatigue, regular infections both viral and bacterial, asthma flair ups, heart palpitations and irregular menstrual bleeding. In addition to seeing my PCP I have been referred to cardiology and immunology/allergy specialists

11.29.2022 – Severe periods with excessive bleeding and clotting

Polymyalgia rheumatica, Movement disorder and Groin pain

4.2.2021 – Overall itchiness overnight; gone now

4.4.2021 – Swollen glands and water retention even though I take furosemide

4.5.2021 – Started 20 mg prednisone due to inflammation and polymyalgia rheumatica flare. Since first shot administered at height of seasonal allergy season and large decrease in barometric pressure, shot likely overwhelmed my system. Would have preferred February to get shot.

4.6.2021 – Swollen glands

4.28.2021 – I only just got the shot 2 hours ago

4.30.2021 – 12:30 am bodyaches bad and woke me up but were gone when I woke up at 7 am

5.4.2021 – Bad water retention; gained 4 pounds even though on 40 mg Lasix; hurts since so uncomfortable

5.5.2021 – Swollen glands and bad fluid retention even though taking 40 mg Lasix

5.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes. Uncomfortable and hard to walk. Uncomfortable to sleep. No fever.

5.19.2021 – Swollen lymph glands are worse. Hard to put my arms down at my side. Legs are painful as well and hard to walk. Hard to sit and sleep.

5.26.2021 – Started to wear compression socks since lower legs and feet so bad after any form of activity (getting a shower, watering plants in yard with hose, grocery shopping) and having to take sneakers off right after. Need for upper arms

6.11.2021 – Polymyalgia rheumatica flare. Needed to take prednisone.

10.27.2021 – Low blood pressure, lightheaded, weakness, chest pressure In-person doc office visit

11.3.2021 – While I do not have now, the symptoms above I had 24 h after shot and for 12 h. Could not sleep or do anything but lie down. Then woke up and they were gone

11.15.2021 – Swollen glands in neck and under arm on left side (arm I got shot). Hurt bad and could not sleep on that side or lift arm. Resolved 24 hours later.

4.27.2022 – Swelling in legs and midsection

5.2.2022 – Sore throat, chest tightness, pain between shoulders

5.10.2022 – Seasonal allergies worse than usual since pollen as well as mold allergies aggravated by unusual storms. Worse after vaccination but probably coincidence.

9.20.2022 – Swollen glands under both arms

Testis discomfort, Gastrointestinal pain and Influenza like illness

2.6.2021 – Discomfort in testicles

4.8.2021 – Intestinal gas type pain and discomfort. Lasted about 24 hours.

8.26.2021 – No

11.14.2021 – Cold/flu like symptoms this week.

4.21.2022 – Maybe not related but had cramps in my hand of the arm where I got the shot.

5.23.2022 – Congestion, coughing, headache, throat sore/tickle, feverish. Tested positive for COVID.

6.1.2022 – Tested positive for COVID, very tired and achy. Some joint pain.

10.22.2022 – My PSA test went from 3.0 in 2021 to 5.41 in 2022. Urology exam and MRI.

Cardioversion, Gait inability and Nerve compression

2.11.2021 – On 1 Jan, a nerve in my right foot pinched apparently & I couldnt walk on it. I was treated but it seems to be getting worse again. I dont feel its related though to vaccine. Doc said its going to take time. Ive been in a foot foot Doctor visit too

2.26.2021 – Swollen glands like when your throat hurts

3.18.2021 – Swollen glands and throat hurts. Sinus infection too I believe.

3.25.2021 – Sinus infection both nostrils.

4.8.2021 – Sinus infection Office visit

5.31.2021 – Sinusitis Office visit

4.24.2022 – 3rd doze- sharp aching hand joints & Arthritis n hands/fingers stiff and painful for 3 days. Sore throat & gland sore 2 days. Energy low. 4th doze - Swollen, red and warm right arm around shot area for 4 days. Body ached for two days and tired.

5.13.2022 – Atrial Fibrillation and high blood pressure. Had to have the an electrical cardioversion. Released a few hours later.

Gallbladder hypofunction, Ear infection and Urticaria

3.31.2021 – General runny nose and stuffiness. Pollen counts are high in GEorgia past two days so could be related to seasonal allergies.

11.9.2021 – Runny nose and sore throat. Care provider also diagnosed me with an ear infection the morning after my booster shot although my ears weren't/aren't hurting.

11.11.2021 – Congestion

11.12.2021 – Hives Visit to primary care doctor on 11/11/2021. Suspicion is that hives may have been an allergic reaction to recently prescribed Amoxicillin.

7.26.2022 – COVID positive on 6/16/2022. Prescribed Paxlovid and fully recovered.

Rash macular, Injection site discoloration and Skin discoloration

8.19.2021 – Red rash on the arm that I got the injection, and feeling itchy all over, although mild.

8.24.2021 – After the vaccine, I had bruising for about 8 inches below the shot spot. First it was a really red splotch that turned dark blue and spread out and down nearly to my elbow. Its currently various shades of yellow.

10.11.2021 – I've just developed a really bad cold over the weekend. I don't think it has anything to do with the vaccine. I went to the dr today and he said it's just viral. I'm feeling better than I did yesterday. A regular drs visit at (b)(6) Family Medicine.

Tonsillar disorder, Throat tightness and Hypertension

12.27.2020 – Painful lymph nodes in armpit

12.28.2020 – Axillary lymph node swelling and pain

1.18.2021 – Armpit lymph node swelling

2.1.2021 – Sore throat, fatigue. Chills.

2.8.2021 – Sore throat, tonsil stones, fatigue, body aches, PE grade fever, runny nose, cough, headache.

2.22.2021 – Chronic throat congestion , lymph nodes swelling

1.11.2022 – COVID + and high blood pressure

5.2.2022 – Dizzy spells

5.7.2022 – Continued dizziness

10.19.2022 – Fatigue since COVID booster, now with head cold that triggered COVID like fatigue.

Restlessness, Dyspnea exertional and Poor quality sleep

3.18.2021 – Restlessness / impaired sleep

7.7.2021 – Lower abdominal discomfort. Likely unrelated to aging and not the vaccine.

10.18.2022 – Most likely not COVID-related: cough and exercise induced (e.g., climbing stairs) shortness of breath. However, over the past weekend I was exposed to several people who were COVID-positive at a wedding. 36 hours after initial exposure I was neg.

12.13.2022 – Congestion. Sneezing. Slight cough. A little wheezing. Could be allergies. COVID-19 OTC test negative yesterday morning.

Impaired work ability, Abdominal pain and Injection site pruritus

1.12.2021 – After my last check in ( approx Day 8) I developed itching to vaccine injection site and a flat well marked oval area of redness about 3x 4 inches. Itched and was tender for a few days now resolving well. Now only edges of that area still red.

11.11.2021 – Chills/ Belly pain/ nausea/ vomiting / diarrhea for 24 hours a few days ago. Now resolved. I did have a negative COVID test so I could attest to get into work ( cannot enter with chills) Phone consult with occ health, COVID test

Urinary bladder suspension, Diabetes mellitus and Myalgia

2.8.2021 – I have spinal stenosis I noticed my muscles were very sore after the vaccine.

4.16.2021 – Headache, congestion, tired.

6.2.2021 – Found out I was diabetic, I get my blood work done yearly.This wasnt what I expected:( since the COVID started .It couldve been a number of things probably because I hadnt been swimming or cycling four years since the Covid started .

11.1.2021 – Cough, runny nose.

12.8.2021 – Bad headache, nausea

6.2.2022 – Colpopexy Robot- Assisted Sling Bladder Surgery 5-24-2022.

10.20.2022 – Contracted Covid September 15,2022

Ophthalmic migraine, Paresthesia oral and Hypoesthesia

2.27.2021 – Chills overnight

2.26.2022 – Tingling of lip and tongue and one time led to tingling/numbness of left side of body including toes. Blood pressure was normal . It was purely sensory no loss of speech, or motor movement. It last only about 1-2 mins. Mri of brain, echocardiogram, carotid Doppler, heart monitor

5.16.2022 – A possible Tia in January . All test are coming up negative ie mri of brain, echocardiogram, Doppler of carotid arteries, nuclear stress Tess, heart monitor for 10 days. Also June 2021 an increase of ocular migraines, and tingling of lip? Cardiac work up etc

Multiple sclerosis, Streptococcal infection and Gait disturbance

1.14.2021 – Sinus infection today

1.15.2021 – Sinus infection

1.16.2021 – Dx.ed w/strep and given antibiotic shot and steroid shot, finish keflex, took ASA and ibuprofen b4 appt for osteoarthritis Tested neg for mono

1.18.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen again from strep and/or sinus infection

1.21.2021 – On keflex for sinus infection and strep. Took ginger for MS nausea.

2.24.2021 – Blood in nose, fatigue, nausea could be dt MS

3.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes that were so bad couldnt turn my head for 1-2 days

3.16.2021 – Trouble with multiple sclerosis, faintness and dizziness, and muscle cramps impairing my ability to walk

5.12.2021 – Lymph nodes continue to be swollen off and on, I have multiple sclerosis

Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstrual disorder and Upper-airway cough syndrome

4.10.2021 – Usual migraine-period related. Not related to vaccine

5.6.2021 – Pre-existing chronic headache and back pain really strong, but also caused by pms

5.7.2021 – Suffer of chronic headache and back pain, today is not stronger than usual

1.4.2022 – My asthma is getting worse, but it might be because of other conditions (mold in the current apartment). I can't be sure is related to Covid-19 or vaccination

5.24.2022 – A couple of times in the past few weeks I had days with strong stomach cramps

11.21.2022 – My asthma feels worse than usual

11.22.2022 – Asthma and coughing

11.23.2022 – Nose drip, asthma, cough

11.24.2022 – Asthma, nose drip, cough

Iron deficiency anemia, Gallbladder disorder and Throat tightness

2.21.2021 – I don't know if it's significant but I was diagnosed with Reiters Syndrome when I was 18 an Lynch Syndrome when I was about 60 four years after surgery for Colon Cancer. As a precaution I had a subtotal colectomy in March 2019.

3.29.2021 – Received a scheduled Tetanus TD booster shot 6 days ago.

4.19.2021 – Mild congestion in lungs. Could just be hay fever.

5.30.2022 – Diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia Lab tests

10.18.2022 – Tested positive for COVID around 8/15/22. Mild fever, congestion, mild nausea, cough, tightness in throat. More recently, I had severe upper abdominal and lower chest pain last Friday which I suspect was a gallbladder issue.

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Injection site bruising and Hypertension

2.23.2021 – Just a slight weird sensation in my body about 10 minutes after. They took blood pressure and it was a little high but nothing to worry about. Oxygen level was fine. As I say there and talked with police officer the sensation subsided. I stayed an extra 10 minutes and felt fine. I normally have low blood pressure so I think that could have caused the unusual feeling in my body. Not sure if the vaccine or adrenaline rush from the excitement of getting the vaccine could have caused the blood pressure elevation. All in all it was mild and did not last past 15 minutes.

3.1.2021 – The redness at injection site is actually a bruise yesterday and today but you dont list that as a choice

3.2.2021 – The red spot from injection was a bruise the last 2 days. Now it is red again and sore to the touch again

12.2.2021 – This was booster not 3rd dose but there wasn't a choice to put that

6.1.2022 – Cough, sore throat, sinus drainage

10.20.2022 – Question- you have recorded all my symptoms from the vaccinations. I don't recall getting asked about when I had Covid in July.

10.21.2022 – Last evening fever went to 101

Poor peripheral circulation, Pallor and Ear disorder

5.9.2021 – Allergy symptoms such as runny nose and congestion and itchy dry eyes. Vision problems

5.10.2021 – Shortness of breath and dizziness

5.20.2021 – Elbow pain arm cramping

5.27.2021 – Ringing in right ear, distorted hearing in Right ear

6.4.2021 – I feel out of it and sedated almost

6.6.2021 – Extremely fatigued and moody, dizzy, vision problems

6.10.2021 – Lack of coordination, slow memory, ear itch and tinnitus, stomach bloating and belching, extreme anxiety, sore throat, runny nose, dry eyes

7.2.2021 – Very heavy periods not sure if it's related, but I didn't have them like this until after I was vaccinated. My ears and hearing have been weird since then too but otherwise I'm fine.

9.2.2021 – Cough headaches fatigue runny nose dry eyes blurry vision

12.5.2021 – I feel like my memory has been a lot worse since vaccination and I've also have circulation problems in my hands and feet like numbness and tingling and carpal tunnel has been flared up, not sure if it's related or not but I'm disclosing symptoms FYI

Aortic aneurysm, Respiratory disorder and Breast pain

3.30.2021 – Suffed like with cotton ears . Was dau after 3/17vaccinstion nbr 1 and 2 days a week later Went to see mg primary. Had other nonrelated issues also.

4.6.2021 – Slight sore spots under left arm by bbreast mabe thr lymph nodes was not even 12 hrs

4.13.2021 – 12 hour er visit last night chest psin also neck nodes pain headache check aortic aneurysm chest xray covid test ekg iodine cat scan of chest upper body. All neg for heart or pneumonia. Feels like upper respiratory, and allergies. Final diagnosis

4.19.2021 – Slight symptoms all except for medium woozyness yesterday and some today.

4.24.2021 – Stuffed ears like full of cotton past two days. It also happened 2 weeks and 4 weeks after first shot. Haven't had that for years and years

Cerebral thrombosis, Ischemic stroke and Gait inability

5.15.2021 – My eyes itch and keep watering

5.20.2021 – Itchy and watery eyes

6.4.2021 – Super thirsty

6.6.2021 – Very very thirsty and eyes itching and watery

6.8.2021 – Itchy watery eyes and can not get enough sleep or liquids

6.19.2021 – After my second shot I had the chills I was super thirsty I had diarrhea horrible stomach cramps and I just could not stay awake for anything and that lasted for eight and a half days but I feel right now

9.2.2021 – In July I had a blood clot in my brain they led to an ischemic stroke and now I have to have therapists and nurses and everybody in my house 5 days a week I can't walk I've got to get a leg brace all of this because the pain on the right side of my h Occupational therapy physical therapy and nurses coming to my house 5 days a week

12.2.2021 – I a stroke four or five months ago I had Physical Therapy occupational therapy and nurses in my home weekly

12.27.2020 – I tested positive the day after I received this vaccination. My answers will be consistent with infection and not vaccination.

12.28.2020 – I tested positive the day after my 1st Pfizer vaccination due to an exposure at work so my answers are consistent with infection and not necessarily with the vaccination.

12.29.2020 – I am on Day 7 of a COVID-19 infection. I was diagnosed the day after I received my 1st dose Pfizer vaccination. My signs/symptoms are consistent with that and probably have nothing to do with this vaccination.

Immunization stress-related response, Sjogren's syndrome and Trigeminal neuralgia

1.11.2021 – I have Sjogren's and take plaquenil. I have joint pain, fatigue, gi issues

1.12.2021 – I always have these symptoms with my Sjogren's

1.13.2021 – Back of thigh ache this am only. Area between shoulder and neck feels stiff and a little weak

1.14.2021 – Nothing out of my regular Sjogrens symptoms

1.15.2021 – Nothing unusual. My symptoms could be from my Sjogren's

1.18.2021 – May just be part of my migraine without the headache

2.1.2021 – I am having a migraine with more muscle pain. This is not unusual for me with my Sjogren's. I am anxious because I go for my second pfizer vaccine tomorrow

2.16.2021 – Dizziness, muscle pain, weakness, tired

2.23.2021 – GI upset, pain, and diarrhea

3.9.2021 – Very dry, nasal passages, lips. Left trigeminal area face pain.left wrist and forearm swelking and psin. Dizziness, left ear ringing. GI issues

3.16.2021 – Migraine today

8.5.2021 – Dizzy spells

9.29.2021 – Have Sjogren's

12.24.2021 – Voice is gravelly

3.25.2022 – I have had more symptoms from my autoimmune and am on methotrexate now

4.18.2022 – Probable migraine

10.2.2022 – I have Sjogrens so the muscle aches, joint pain, and fatigue are not new

10.3.2022 – My left ear has felt "plugged up" off and on since I got the booster.

10.4.2022 – I got my flu shot today in my Rt arm

10.18.2022 – An almost constant headach on the left side of my head. Relieved only with low dose prednisone

Sciatica, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

2.22.2021 – Initially slight pain in left arm after vaccine injection this lasted 2 days went away but seemed to return with pain in the left arm and lasted about 3 days.

3.29.2021 – Pain in left arm continues. Its a bit bothersome as if I move it the wrong way it really hurts.

4.5.2021 – Arm pain continues. Pain level is the same as previous weeks

4.12.2021 – Left arm soreness/pain continues. Slightly better but still there.

4.19.2021 – Unfortunately left arm /shoulder pain continues to be experienced-throughout day and night when performing daily activities or simple routine movements.

6.7.2021 – I continue to experience pain in my left arm.

9.6.2021 – Continue to experience left arm pain and sciatica.

3.8.2022 – Still having associated pain in my left arm.

Temperature intolerance, Hyperacusis and Arthropathy

5.25.2021 – Suddenly falling asleep, SOB

5.29.2021 – SOB

6.13.2021 – Fevers came back. SOB. Extreme fatigue. Foggy brain. Forgetfulness

6.21.2021 – SOB, sore throat

7.4.2021 – Chest tightness and feeling like I'm choking in my sleep

7.11.2021 – Mild fever, SOB, headaches

7.18.2021 – Headache, SOB, fatigue

8.1.2021 – Stomach cramps, headache

12.19.2021 – Persistent cough, multiple sinus infections, fevers, joint pain, increase in breathing issues, decreased cold and heat tolerance

10.2.2022 – Dizzy

10.3.2022 – Face pain, increase in arthritic pain, dizzy, pain behind my eyes, tender spots on top of head

10.6.2022 – Dizzy/lightheaded, stuffy,cough,

10.8.2022 – Dizzy, blurred vision, auditory sensitivity

10.9.2022 – Dizzy, sore throat

Osteoporosis, Injection site mass and Swelling

2.8.2021 – A tender lump in my lower neck, about the size of an almond, 5 from the injection site (swollen lymph node?)

2.9.2021 – Continuing from yesterday, and the day before, there is a tender, almond-sized lump near my lower left neck, about 5 inches from the injection site (swollen lymph node?)

2.10.2021 – Swollen nodule remains (left lower neck) but is less painful, now only sore to the touch

2.11.2021 – Swollen node in lower left neck (previously reported) is less sore and smaller in size than initially

2.12.2021 – Tender and swollen (lymph node?) on my lower left neck, about 5 from injection site

2.5.2022 – Dx with Osteoporosis (post menopausal)

10.22.2022 – I tested positive for Covid - nasal congestion, body aches, headaches.

Intervertebral disc operation, Intervertebral disc protrusion and Dyspepsia

1.29.2021 – Already had a small headache prior to shot so may not be related.

1.30.2021 – Slight headache only

2.24.2021 – 8 hours post, slight tiredness, slight malaise, stomach grumbling

2.25.2021 – Some Indigestion not typical for me

2.26.2021 – Had the abdominal pain since night of 2nd dose but it was fleeting and short lived, had it last night again and a little this am, but goes away quickly. Some indigestion.

2.27.2021 – Improving intermittent abdominal pain, mild

2.28.2021 – Slight pain, improving

3.8.2022 – Headache yesterday of unknown origin, may not be related.

6.4.2022 – Recently (2-3 days ago) I had stomach pains that were reminiscent of my original COVID shot, like a GI bug. The symptoms passed after 2.5 days. That has resolved and feel back to myself. I was trying to report it then, so this came in time! Thanks!