Their Stories

Cartilage atrophy, Joint injury and Osteoarthritis

2.24.2021 – Elevated blood pressure and pulse

3.9.2021 – Productive cough last night likely caused by seasonal allergies

5.25.2021 – Discovered osteoarthritis in thumbs has progressed to point of needing to wear braces on hands

8.24.2021 – Escalation of osteoarthritis in thumbs and loss of cartilage in base of thumbs, resulting in treatment with braces in lieu of surgery Office visit with hand surgeon

2.23.2022 – Strep throat on 1/21 Positive Covid test on 1/28 with sore throat, nasal congestion, fatigue, headache, laryngitis, cough but no fever, symptoms 90% resolved in 5 days

4.27.2022 – I tested positive for Covid-19 01/22/2022, and have not reported it to vsafe; symptoms were mild

5.12.2022 – Nausea

10.23.2022 – I injured my left knee, and have started tests to determine course of action. I had an episode of vertigo and fainted. Saw my rheumatologist in his office

Impaired gastric emptying, Cyst and Weight decreased

4.3.2021 – Vision very blurry

4.4.2021 – Blurry vision still

4.5.2021 – Severe dizziness since I got vaccine

4.6.2021 – Dizzy and blurry vision

4.7.2021 – Dizziness was severe again all day

4.22.2021 – Dizziness

4.23.2021 – Dizzy and extremely blurry vision

4.25.2021 – Blurry vision

5.26.2021 – Fatigue, low blood pressure

6.2.2021 – Extreme fatigue, muscle pain, blurry vision

7.21.2021 – Severe Diarrhea & abdominal pain, loss of appetite and lost 45 lbs Gastric emptying study, Developed Gastroperesis

10.20.2021 – Developed Gastoperesis & have duarrhea all the time. Also had a bad cold or something w/ low grade fever for 2 wks. Have had 2 negative Covid tests in last 2 months Covid tests @ hospital

4.21.2022 – Dizzy, falling down alot everyday, extreme fatigue, severe muscle pain, headaches everday. Injection site on arm hurt for 3 months. Still extremely fatigued & dizzy& headaches

6.10.2022 – Asthma flared up

6.11.2022 – Asthma coughing alot w/ mucuc, blurry vision still

6.12.2022 – Astha coughing alot, blurry vision

6.15.2022 – Asthma coughing, blurry vision

6.23.2022 – Extreme fatigue, headaches, multiple asthm attacks increse w/ a Wet cough, Cysts on body& still severe headaches & Severe body aches

7.7.2022 – Still extreme fatigue & muscle & joint pain & headaches

7.21.2022 – Muscle & joint pains still bad, extremely tired still too

11.30.2022 – Pain in my upper right buttock like I had the injection there.

12.14.2022 – Fatigue, weakness, muscle pain & headaches worse

12.22.2022 – Fatigue, weakness, muscle & headaches, pain continues

Sunburn, Foot fracture and Erythema

5.31.2021 – I have a broken toe and for some reason, it hurt a lot worse today.

6.3.2021 – Yesterday, i had a headache all day. Today, I'm fine.

6.25.2021 – I have a broken toe that has been healing for six weeks. The pain has been slightly worse the last few days. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with muscle or joint pain caused by the vaccine or not.

6.26.2021 – I have a sunburn at the injection site, so can't determine if the itching and redness is from that or the vaccine.

Intracardiac thrombus, Ileus and Subarachnoid hemorrhage

3.4.2021 – I fell face down on hardwood floor resulting in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH). Hematoma on leg, cracked rib, two black eyes down to cheekbones. Seems like I tripped but wonder why and if I was affected by the vaccine. Felt very tired after shot two. EMS, Emergency and ICU

3.11.2021 – SAH hemorrhage after falling. Trauma. I did not feel well at all but think that I tripped. WasIt due to weakness? Fatigue? Follow up with neurologist

3.25.2021 – Severe pain and into the hospital for second time in 3 weeks. FirstStay due to brain hemorrhage (SAH) after fall from weakness and fatigue. Pain causedBowel to stop function. Thought it was blocked but it clear up.However pain is still bad Morphine drip for pain

4.1.2021 – Blocked bowel due to Illius. Blood clots in legs from priorCondition. Now in my lungs and one in my heart. All followed a tripAnd fall after feeling weak and fatigued 3-5 days after second vaccination. Now Hime health care for blood draws while on coumedin

5.20.2021 – Blood clots in legs, heart and lungs. Now on Coumadin. Hospitalized three times ; Mar, Apr, May.

Abscess drainage, Abscess limb and Limb mass

9.4.2021 – 15mm Lump on arm at or near vaccine injection site delevoped mid July. Remains unchanged. Ultrasound results :A well-circumscribed rounded nonspecific hypovascular hypoechoic sharply marginated masslike nodule Office visit with MD

3.28.2022 – 6 abscesses that have been excised. Occurred in 3 stages each 4-5 months after 3 vaccines. 1st and worst on left deltoid at vaccine site. 1 left forearm, 3 on back, 1 on right upper arm after booster which was administered on right arm Many office visits with PCP, surgeon, and dermatologist. Video consultation with infectious diseases md

9.27.2022 – 2 new lumps/abscesses appeared Sept 8 on right upper arm. Same arm as booster, same time delay as 3 prior reported incidences of similar lumps.

Transurethral prostatectomy, Prostatomegaly and Orthostatic hypotension

3.14.2021 – I have Parkinsons Disease, a heart stent, a hip replacement and a lot of arthritis. I take a lot of medication, some of which, I believe, cause my headaches. The headaches, joint and muscle pains precede my COVID vaccination, and are chronic. Should I continue to report those symptoms in this form?

4.12.2021 – Increased dizziness and balance issues tied to meds for Parkinsons Disease. Stopped taking one per doctor order. Monitoring BP for 7 days.

9.6.2021 – ER visit 8/01/2021 due to Orthostatic Hypotension8/6/21 TURP surgery for enlarged prostate.

3.8.2022 – Parkinson's progressing. Fell due to loss of balance. Fractured left wrist and right knee cap. Office visit to orthopedic surgeon

Brain neoplasm, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Neck pain

3.25.2021 – More frequent dull headaches and back/neck aches. Perhaps from a seoarate issue?

4.23.2021 – Headaches which used to be mild and occasional. Just had MRI. Found tumor at the base of my brain. Waiting for hospital to schedule further tests.

6.27.2021 – Pituitary tumor extending into left sinus. More MRIs scheduled to deter.ine if surgery is neexed. Face to face with surgeon

9.24.2021 – Extreme fatigue despite 8 hours of sleep. Face to face discussion with my doctor.

3.26.2022 – Stiff neck

Umbilical hernia, Hot flush and Feeling hot

3.20.2021 – Muscle very sore at injection site

3.21.2021 – Muscle pain at injection site muscle below only.

4.17.2021 – Felt very hot last night and today.

4.19.2021 – Hot flash for 5-15m every 8-12h. Initial hot flash lasted 36h. Also sweating profusely under arm pits. Bad oder, even though showering daily.

4.21.2021 – The muscle pain has been isolated to neck only

4.22.2021 – Major hot flashes again last night. One lasted 45m. Then while in bed they were off and on.

5.7.2021 – I was working outside in heat this past Sunday. It seemed I was overly sensitive. My neck was extremely tight. I do have an underlying health condition - possibly lupus. The vaccine seems to have exasperated my normal symptoms.

5.21.2021 – Nothing to do with vaccine. Have umbilical hernia that required hospitalization yesterday and again today.

11.17.2021 – I forgot to mention that I started getting tinnitus about a week after my booster. It slowly got worse over the next month. It can get pretty intense at times. Never had tinnitus before.

2.16.2022 – Still having occasional hot flashes. Had them right after my doses. Not sure if it's related. But worth noting.

Cardiomegaly, Pulmonary mass and Crying

3.12.2021 – Dizzy

3.13.2021 – Confusion foggy brain

3.14.2021 – Still feel a little foggy

3.15.2021 – Still dizzy and foggy. Have comprehension issue's amd lose my words or forget what im talking about. Scared to do a 2nd vaccine.

3.16.2021 – Very dizzy, brain fuzzy, and i went to the store and the cashier said do you know you're hamds are shaking bad? My Dr had me put off my 2nd dose am extra 4 weeks. I am seriously afraid of ever getting the 2nd dose. My heart has been racing. My Dr called and put off 2nd dose an extra 4 weeks. I called back thos afternoon and have a in office appt Thursday because i got severely dizzy again and shaky this afternoon

3.17.2021 – Severe dizziness and brain fog. Signed my check where the date goes. Can't think straight. Today I cried. I see my Dr tomorrow. My heart races. Its like i feel this vaccine running through my body.

3.18.2021 – Dizzy and not so confused today In office visit.

3.20.2021 – Very dizzy

3.26.2021 – I had a dizzy confusion day couldnt remember my age Tuesday went to the ER 3-24-2021 ct scan, test covid19 neg. Severe headache for 2 days. Today dizzy went to work still feel sick

4.2.2021 – Headaches severe psoriatic arthritis outbreak still dizzy and confused Rheumatologist

9.10.2021 – Kidney stones, nodes in my lungs, breathing issues

3.14.2022 – My heart is enlarged. I still feel where mu brain swelled up. Cardiologist reg Dr appts

Induration, Joint swelling and Peripheral swelling

2.9.2021 – I have a round, high bump on my right thumb on the top of my middle joint to the left of center. My shot was in the left arm. It does not hurt but is firm, and I noticed it this afternoon.

2.10.2021 – I reported a bump on my thumb yesterday. It was the same in the morning, but this afternoon it has reduced by about half, and is not as firm.

2.11.2021 – I reported a bump on my thumb two days ago. It is nearly gone

3.2.2021 – Intermittently I am very tired and dont feel well

Infusion, Cardioversion and Bradycardia

1.4.2021 – Cough, like a tickle in my chest

1.6.2021 – I received the results of a PCR COVID-19 spit test today. The results were “detected.”

1.7.2021 – I was diagnosed with COVID yesterday

1.8.2021 – Diagnosed with COVID-19 on 01/05/21

1.9.2021 – COVID diagnosis 01/05, Bamlanivimab infusion today

7.5.2021 – Atrial flutter dxd 8 weeks post-COVID diagnosis. Unsuccessful cardioversion. Cardiac ablation, which was successful. However, I have ongoing shortness of breath with mild exertion. Currently wearing a 30-day heart monitor & schdd for ECHO Cardiac ablation

1.4.2022 – I was diagnosed with atrial flutter on 03/10/20 & had a cardiac ablation on 05/20/2021. My cardiologist then determined I had bradycardia on 07/07/2021 (HR ~29) & placed a pacemaker on 07/22/2021. The pacemaker is pacing me ~60% of the time. Out-patient surgery (pacemaker)

Anisocoria, Lower respiratory tract congestion and Pulmonary congestion

1.9.2021 – Sore throat and chest congestion

1.10.2021 – Sore throat, cough and chest congestion

1.11.2021 – Chest Congestion Tested for covid and flu - both negative results

1.12.2021 – Cough, chest congestion, loss of smell have to wait until tomorrow for an appointment

1.13.2021 – Cough, chest congestion Being tested tomorrow at doc office

1.14.2021 – Cough, chest Congestion Doc office visit. Got zpack and prednisone

1.15.2021 – Cough and chest congestion

2.6.2022 – Had Covid and still have lingering issues with coughing and headaches. I did get the booster vaccine. Family doctor

Pruritus, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

2.28.2021 – 10 days after vaccine, site of vaccine became very itchy for 3 days. Still a little soreness there too. No redness or swelling.

3.8.2021 – No

3.11.2021 – My first Pfizer shot was given February 14 on my left arm. After 10 days lots of itchiness. It still hurts, not badly but I am aware I had a shot a month ago. No issue with second shot that I got on right arm on March 7. More issues from first shot.

3.12.2021 – Second shot arm area fine. First shot arm area still feel soreness. No redness or swelling. Just a mild pain that reminds me that I had a shot. Second shot area - no problem as of now.

3.14.2021 – It is a month today since first shot. Muscle soreness still at site. Second shot received a week ago. No issue.

Tonsillar disorder, Pustule and Blood cholesterol increased

2.25.2021 – Ringing in ears, light sensitivity, puffy eyes, stabbing pain in stomach, an occasional chill through body.

3.17.2021 – Light sensitivity, things looking weird

3.18.2021 – I woke up drenched in sweat about 14 hours after my shot was administered. That was not normal for me. Other than that I'm fine so far.

3.19.2021 – Just a little tender at the injection site. This did not happen with my first shot.

3.31.2021 – Sore throat today (3-31). On 3-25 woke up with splitting headache, dizziness, nausea, sweating, and overall joint aches. No temperature. Lasted most of the day. Had a delayed reaction to the first shot. I'm on immune suppressing drugs for arthritis.

4.7.2021 – Got some kind of infection by my left tonsil in my throat, developed a pustule, sore throat, trouble swallowing. Not strep or covid, was tested yesterday. Never happened to me before. Also, moments of memory loss while driving in familiar places. Odd PC doctor's office, referrered to an ENT doctor

4.14.2021 – Fatigue yesterday...actually rook a nap and I never do that.

4.21.2021 – Dizziness, major fatigue, weird headache that wraps around back and base of skull

6.19.2021 – Eyes very blurry for over a month now.

3.18.2022 – Trouble breathing, high cholesterol, heart racing. Regular dr. Visit

Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy and Rhinorrhea

12.19.2020 – I get headaches often though

12.25.2020 – Lymphadenopathy in left axilla (covid vaccine was in left deltoid)

1.1.2021 – Since Friday I've had lymphadenopathy in my left axilla that has improved and now pretty much resolved but was uncomfortable for several days. I took ibuprofen a few times in the first couple of days due to the discomfort, the first night it woke m

1.8.2021 – Headache fairly constant since Mon. Fatigue. Mild runny nose. Husband tested positive for COVID. I tested negative despite some symptoms along with the close contact.

Muscle tightness, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Myalgia

1.12.2021 – Mild Bicep muscle pain on injection arm

1.25.2021 – Continuing mild pain at injection site.

2.8.2021 – Mild to moderate pain at injection site. Bicep muscle tightness. Condition not improving.

3.10.2021 – Not new or worsening, but still have light pain at injection site in arm and slight stiffness in hand from the initial (first) injection on January 11, 2021.

3.19.2021 – Not new or worsening. Mild Pain at original injection site, arm and hand lreceived January 11th continues.

3.25.2021 – No new or worsening pain. Still have slight pain at injection site from first COVID vaccination received January 11 th.

5.13.2021 – Same issue as in past. After first vaccination on January 11, 2021 developed soreness at injection site and then mild pain in RH arm. Mild pain (sometimes increasing) at injection site. Heavy use of right arm causes pain to increase.

8.14.2021 – Symptom not new. After receiving first vaccination, Jan 11, in right arm soreness and light pain occurred at site and in bicep. At present when exercising arm slight pain occurs in bicep and shoulder joint.

Onychoclasis, Aphasia and Skin exfoliation

4.14.2021 – Related to the fibromyalgia that was activated when i got my vaccine. Appears to be improving some now

4.21.2021 – Blurred vision, shakes, difficulty focusing, difficulty formulating verbal communication

4.22.2021 – Aggravation of asthma. Sinus symptoms. Sleeplessness

5.12.2021 – My finger nails have suddenly become brittle and started pealing really badly including down below where i can cut then.

5.26.2021 – Insomnia, fibromyalgia, gi issues, anxiety

4.21.2022 – Increased insomnia and anxiety

Radiculitis brachial, Musculoskeletal pain and Somnolence

2.19.2021 – Sleepy

3.15.2021 – Pain in my right shoulder blade area. Same side as shot. Don't know if related.

3.16.2021 – Sharp pain under my right shoulder blade. Don't know if it's related.

3.17.2021 – Pain under my right shoulder blade. Don't know if it's related.

3.26.2021 – I have muscle spasms in my right shoulder and arm - where the vaccine was applied.

4.9.2021 – Brachial neuritis on the right shoulder and arm (same arm where I received the shot). Severe pain. Taking pain meds.

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Mobility decreased and Myalgia

3.5.2021 – Have hard time lifting my arm up . Nothing major.

4.5.2021 – I noticed the muscle aches have a staying in them

7.2.2021 – I never really recovered from being tired my primary care thought it was my thyroid and as it stands right now it looks like its lupus I am now seeing a cardiologist I gastrology and route rheumatology I dont know if its from the Covid shot I went to my primary On Sunday theyre going to give me a Covid test before I can go in and start having testing done

12.4.2021 – These symptoms are from the booster shot that I had

Abdominal pain lower, Seasonal allergy and Eye irritation

4.12.2021 – Last 4 days: increased eye and sinus irritation normally associated with seasonal allergies. Believe this worsened since vaccine. Fatigue increased because these symptoms keep me awake!

4.30.2021 – Severe insomnia last night combined with night sweats

5.3.2021 – Got Covid test today to rule out #1 concern if these symptoms are NOT due to vaccination!

5.12.2021 – On May 6 I spiked a fever of 101.7, not sure if I reported that. Since May 1, off and on, I had body aches, fatigue, lower abdominal pain, diarrhea and intermittent fever. Teated negative for Covid.

Speech disorder developmental, Muscle tightness and Mobility decreased

3.21.2021 – Small ache near injection site... muscle. Very mild

3.22.2021 – No added. Muscle aches only in arm where vaccinated. Tight muscle, difficult to raise arm or lay on it. Feel flushed, not necessarily fever.

3.23.2021 – Fever subsided, aches less, diarrhea stopped

3.24.2021 – Each day is less pronounced symptoms

4.19.2021 – Feel flushed, but not necessarily fever

4.20.2021 – Feel flushed, but no fever. Sneezing, but could be allergies

10.20.2022 – First two days after vaccination had body aches, felt flushed/feverish, ache at vaccination site

Injection site inflammation, Amnesia and Gait disturbance

6.15.2022 – Had fourth booster and had flu like symptoms for 3 days. Had a large site reaction. Redness inflammation extreme soreness. It is just now decreasing after having had the shot 6 days ago

12.17.2022 – Tremors blurry vision gait and balance disturbance memory loss fatigue I do no think these are related to the vaccine but would be very interested to know if anyone has experienced any of these same symptoms in relation to the vaccine.

Umbilical hernia, Shoulder arthroplasty and Osteoarthritis

3.16.2021 – Pain in arm is greatly diminished but still achy.

5.8.2021 – Left Shoulder arthritis has become excruciating since 2nd shot vaccine but right shoulder (received both shots) has improved slughtly. Physical Therapy and visit to Orthopedic Surgeon Clinic to schedule IR shoulder injections.

10.9.2021 – Pain worse Osteoarthritis both shoulders: first Total Shoulder Replacement (TSR) left shoulder 10/19/2021 and when that has healed will do TSR on right ASAP. I've also lost 30 pounds since April 1, 2021 - first time under 300 pounds in 2 years!

4.10.2022 – Umbilical Hernia has grown quickly & needs surgery before I can get my right shoulder replaced. 5.5 months post-op on left shoulder replacement and very good ROM. Continuing to lose weight.

Nasal discomfort, Secretion discharge and Influenza like illness

4.28.2021 – Phone call with my doctors office about symptoms of the past week.

5.12.2021 – Illness & fatigue

5.25.2021 – A cycle ofFlu-like symptoms lasting several days, improving for 1 or 2 days, then recurring. During the period since 4/21, the duration of symptoms has gradually decreased to 1 or 2 days. The last onset was Friday, 5/21/21 to 5/22.. Physical activit

11.5.2021 – A sore throat for a few hours

1.29.2022 – Fever, body aches, sneezing and nasal irritation, 2 episodes. First, 2 nights, symptoms only at night. Test unavailable until 13 days after symptoms ended. PCR test neg. Second, 1 night, no nasal irritation, symptoms ended noon of next day.

5.1.2022 – Odd mucus that resembled mucus from flu. It occurred randomly, no more than two days consecutively, and typically one day at a time, and only in the morning.

10.31.2022 – Loss of sense of smell

Peripheral swelling, Erythema and Rash

2.5.2021 – I had what they call Covid arm, it got red and swollen and hurt like hell! It was sore for a week and the rash finally went away today

2.27.2021 – I got my shot a week ago, I was exhausted, fatigued for a week. Had chills and body aches and a headache for about 5 days and a super sore arm where I felt like I was hit by a truck. (Also my mom got a cough from the shot and still is having a bit of issues a week later with a slight cough now)

2.19.2022 – I went to a podiatrist and have reall bad inflammation on my feet Going to a podiatrist

Parosmia, Productive cough and Hypersensitivity

4.10.2021 – Caught a cold. Several days of low grade fever,joint pain, chills. Very productive cough. Of note. Prior to cold I donated blood. COVID Antibody test negative 3 weeks after first shot

4.28.2021 – Fatigue no stamina low energy similar to post radiation fatigue some brain fog

5.12.2021 – Seasonal allergies much worse than usual

7.14.2021 – I have days energy is fine other days no stamina and overwhelming fatigue. No heat tolerance compared to prior years. Tire more easily More reactive to allergens. More sensitive to scents and odors.

Galactostasis, Lactation disorder and Thyroid mass

3.31.2021 – Clogged milk duct (breastfeeding) same side of injection

4.1.2021 – Blocked milk duct on injection side (breastfeeding)

4.20.2021 – Armpit pain on side of injection site.

4.21.2021 – Armpit swollen lump and tender

4.22.2021 – Armpit tender/lump

4.26.2021 – Sharp stinging in right armpit

11.26.2021 – Painful lump in right armpit

11.30.2021 – Some swelling in right armpit- same side as shot

12.2.2021 – Small lump in right armpit

12.30.2021 – Exposure to Covid and slight congestion. No tests available yet.

2.24.2022 – Thyroid nodules larger, new nodule and fine needle biopsy of suspicious nodule. Specialist visits

Uterine prolapse, Gastric dilatation and Bruxism

1.28.2021 – Very disoriented/ light headed

1.29.2021 – I am still light headed or disoriented

2.7.2021 – Continued diarrhea daily

2.14.2021 – Excessive tiredness and continued diarrhea

3.8.2021 – Severe headache that does not go away.

3.29.2021 – Extremely tired and head cold like symptoms. Runny Nose, sore throat, caught

5.25.2021 – Tension in my jaws causing me to grind my teeth and wear them away.Uterine Prolapse with incontinence.Bloating with stomach distention. June 7th surgery

Gingival ulceration, Increased upper airway secretion and Oral pain

3.21.2021 – Roof of mouth/right corner of mouth is sore

3.22.2021 – Mucus in throught, slight swelling of lymphnotes, area above gum behind right top side of molars has a slight ulcer almost like the tissue has slightly broken down. Sensative to eat in that area. Roof of mouth was sore two days ago and this current symptom appeared yesterday

3.23.2021 – Lymphnotes are still slightly swollen and right top side behind molar in mouth has an ulcer

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

12.22.2020 – Dizziness/lightheadedness (mild)

1.11.2021 – Axillary tenderness & edema on the same side as the injection (moderate)

1.12.2021 – Swing and tenderness in the axilla on the side where I got the shot (?lymphadenitis) - mild-moderate

1.14.2021 – Mild swelling/tenderness in the armpit on the side I got the shot

10.1.2021 – Axillary tenderness & swelling on the same side as the injection

10.2.2021 – Axillary swelling/tenderness

10.6.2021 – Runny nose, sore throat (likely unrelated to vaccine)

9.29.2022 – Symptomatic COVID infection in 6/2022