Their Stories

Brain fog, Ageusia and Heart rate increased

2.18.2021 – Also a little last night after my report. Worked out today and heart rate was about 20bpm faster than average and my normal temp is about 97 and change. Overall all is fairly mild. Nothing really to complain about.

8.18.2021 – I tested positive for Covid on 8/4/21. Misty head congestion and fever for a couple days. Lost taste bc of congestion. Took about 5 days or so to clear up. Likely got it from the gym since they dont mask. Back to gym now.

2.17.2022 – Maybe some fog and a couple migraines, but not sure related to vaccine.

Vulvovaginal rash, Muscle twitching and Contusion

5.5.2021 – Loss of feeling/numbness/tingling/twitching in fingers arms and feet and toes. This has been continually going on.

5.9.2021 – Worsening numbness, tingling, pain, twitching in hands, fingers, left leg and both feet and toes including left side of face.

5.15.2021 – Twitching in left leg then it went completely numb and I could hardly walk.

5.22.2021 – Tremors in hands fingers and toes are numb still

5.29.2021 – My fingers and toes turn blue/purple. I now have continual ringing in my ear and my entire body hums or feels like buzzing.

6.5.2021 – I have unusual clusters of rashes and are all over my face and then they spread down my arms, legs and my vaginal area. Painful.

4.26.2022 – Nausea in morning andvdizziness.

Atrial fibrillation and Dizziness

2.17.2021 – Dizzy in the morning

2.19.2021 – Temperature reads 98.9. Im usually lower so didnt know if this is termed a fever. Not bothersome

3.20.2022 – A fib episodes. Not related to Covid vaccine

4.23.2022 – I'm in A Fib today. Nothing to do with vaccine- I assume. So that's why I don't feel well. Er for my A Fib. Still in the ER

5.24.2022 – I'm having symptoms of A Fib-but NOT having any connection with the vaccine (I believe). So not sure if that should be mentioned here since not in connection with vaccine.

10.18.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 7/24/2022

Blood pressure increased, Somnolence and Hypertension

3.3.2021 – Tightness in my chest around my heart and an aching in my chest above my heart area. I have used a heat pad this morning and again now.

3.19.2021 – Blood pressure went to 188/72-72 within 10 minutes after my shot. I took Clonidine. It rose to 211/101-70 before it began to drop. Medic on site took it every 15 minutes for an hour. I left for home once it was down to 191/91-68. By 55 minutes later it was normal at 133/71-67. I continue to feel sleepy and tired.

Breast operation, Breast disorder and Breast cancer

3.6.2021 – Yesterday after I submitted how do I feel.Yesterday, late afternoon, I did have a fever of 100.1 for six hours.

3.18.2021 – They found something in my breast and I now have to have a breast biopsy. Dont know if thats related to having COVID-19 and the vaccine. Just thought Id let you know

4.4.2021 – Its not necessary diarrhea but its definitely loose bowels and Ive had it ever since I got the vaccine. Its just like when I had covered its the same side effect.

4.22.2021 – I had to have a COVID-19 test and it was negative the reason for the test was I had to have breast cancer surgery today. So thats why Im not feeling good.

Arrhythmia, Joint stiffness and Arthritis

4.23.2021 – General aches like I had the day after the vaccine. Headache. Fatigue.

4.30.2021 – Joint stiffness in shot arm

5.3.2021 – Weakness in shot arm

5.28.2021 – Ive had some severe arthritis flare-ups on my left side (side I received both vaccines on). Worst joint pain & muscle soreness Ive had in a while. Difficult to sleep and take my normal walks with dogs after work. Allergy symptoms also worse.

4.30.2022 – Arrhythmia several times a week since 3rd shot

Overwork, Increased appetite and Joint injury

1.7.2021 – Had to take Acetaminophen 650mg-ER + 325mg IR and Ondansetron 4mg ODT and Ondansetron

1.9.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia.

1.10.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia

1.12.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia. The injection site is still a tad tender but only upon much pressure. It is just a little different than the other arm.

2.14.2021 – Left Shoulder pain from sleeping wrong.

3.5.2021 – My right knee needed a shot of cortisone as i must have tripped on the carpet and stoved it one too many times. In-person doctor visit

6.29.2022 – I had stopped my Breztri Inhaler for a couple weeks. But had to start it up again last night due to cough and chest tightness. Now there is none of that after 2 doses.

7.6.2022 – I have a full blown cold and my cough is back Appointment is tomorrow with family physician

7.17.2022 – Cough. Fatigue.

9.22.2022 – Wheezing. On doxycycline 100mg Bid and Decadron 10mg daily #10 tabs. Lots of nasal and oral inhalers. Long Covid? Chronic sinusitis? A virus? Bacteria? Feel a lot better on the Dex. Hate being on it. Increased appetite. I work too much. Drive up visit to family doc

Arthralgia, Pain in extremity and Headache

2.11.2021 – I feel fine today. However I did experience symptoms the early morning (1am) after I got the second dose when I was awoken by my baby to eat and had a mild headache and sore arm through the next day

2.12.2021 – Received second dose on 2/5. I had headache and body aches overnight into early morning 2/6 and then mild lingering headache and arm/shoulder soreness through 2/7 and then since I have felt back to normal

Gastrointestinal pain, Flatulence and Hot flush

3.27.2021 – Feel great overall!

3.30.2021 – Fatigue in morning. Have seemed very gassy since having the vaccine, but only had the gut ache Sunday night into Monday

4.9.2021 – Headache...off and on since Monday. Daughter tested positive to COVID on Tuesday. She was supposed to get her 2nd shot next week.SneezingGot tested today...waiting on results from spit test.

5.21.2021 – Gastrointestinal pain for a few days

7.23.2021 – Diarrhea

10.22.2021 – Periodically tired, more hot flashes

Hypotension, Mobility decreased and Brain fog

3.15.2021 – Just sore arm

3.16.2021 – Hard to move arm from shoulder to fingers

5.10.2021 – I have been dealing with low blood pressure and fatigue brain fog weakness light headed at times ...i have been logging these symptoms and low bp and realized it started couple days after my first vaccine and got worse after second vaccine Been to my doctor now seeing cardiologist and having testing done

5.17.2021 – Low blood pressures. Light headed. Short of breath ..weakness ...fatigue My reg doctor and cardiologist

Photopsia, Electric shock sensation and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

3.30.2021 – Dizziness, brain fog, hot and cold waves, tender skin all over the body, shooting pains all over

3.31.2021 – Still skin sensitivity, but much less. Like precursor to herpes virus outbreak.

9.28.2021 – Swollen gland behind left ear for 2 months. Related at all to COVID shot? Docs don't know....??? Doctor office visit. Inconclusive.

11.15.2021 – Dizziness, neck pain, foggy head, fluish symptoms and tingly, buzzy intensity around the sides, top and back of head. All moderate.

11.16.2021 – Some residual dizziness, much reduced, mild

11.17.2021 – Occasional slight dizziness

11.18.2021 – Waves of dizziness, fatigue, depression. One dizzy period lasted 10 minutes, saw 'stars,' couldn't stay standing, had to lie down until it passed. Made me feel very low, discouraged, unfocused and undirected. Could barely do necessary things.

11.19.2021 – Dizziness mostly gone, knock on wood

12.5.2021 – Aches and sensitivity in left side of head/face/ear/neck.(After second shot-swollen gland behind left ear for months. Dental exams--no infection or absess. Ibuprofen didn't help. Doctors had no answers. Swelling went down after alternative treatment)

12.26.2021 – On two occasions, a few days ago and today: Fatigue, heaviness in the chest/lungs/bronchials. Like pre-flu or pre-cold symptoms. Hasn't turned into anything definitive yet.

2.14.2022 – Some pain in the gland area behind and blow left ear, like the swelling and pain after an earlier vaccination shot. Comes and goes.

10.18.2022 – Ongoing shortness of breath. Not sure it's at all related to vaccine.

11.1.2022 – Sore throat, possible swollen glands under chin right side. Home COVID test was negative. Used Zicam zinc OTC remedy. Subsided slowly over several days. Fatigue followed.

Wheezing, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Sinus congestion

4.29.2021 – My armpit is swollen a bit and is painful. Perhaps a Swollen lymph node

4.30.2021 – Pain in my armpit area. Swollen lymph node

5.1.2021 – Lymph node is still swollen and causing pain in my arm and chest

5.2.2021 – Arm pit lymph node is still very tender.

5.3.2021 – Lymph node is still tender but pain level is minimal

5.4.2021 – Lymph node under arm is still tender. But not too terribly bad.

10.26.2021 – Had covid symptoms and Still have a cough and wheezing

12.22.2021 – Sinus pressure

12.23.2021 – Stuffy nose and sinus congestion

12.24.2021 – Congestion, and cough

12.25.2021 – Congested and cough

12.26.2021 – Congestion and cough

12.27.2021 – Congestion, cough

6.21.2022 – Shortness of breath

Taste disorder, Parosmia and Limb discomfort

1.13.2021 – Nausea, dizziness, fatigue, chills for first two days.

1.15.2021 – Strangely, today things smelled strange and tasted strange. I threw two things away that I was going to eat.

1.19.2021 – Feeling odd, Sort of spacey. Like Im in a brain fog. I would like to add that I had no redness at the injection site at all until yesterday. My arm was uncomfortable and I looked and there was about a quarter size red mark at the injection site. Since yesterday it is grown to the size of my palm

1.25.2021 – Case (b)(6) I called and spoke to Moderna regarding A strong delayed hyper sensitive reaction, according to my doctor. The person I spoke to at Moderna could not help me at all. She was willing to open a case with the above number.

2.22.2021 – I got the second Moderna vaccine on February 18. I tried to put that date in twice, was having problems with the pulldown menu.

Seasonal allergy, Brain fog and Nausea

3.11.2021 – But I am always tired after lunch.

3.25.2021 – For about 3 days prior to today felt slightly dizzy and nauseous. But it may have been due to allergies or barometric weather changes. Hard to say. Felt normal today.

4.1.2021 – Some dizziness, but may be seasonal due to allergies.

5.15.2021 – Some fatigue and brain fog, but not sure it's attributable to the vaccine. Been having some dizziness and brain fog off and on since allergy season started. Plus old age!

Pelvic venous thrombosis, Renal mass and Salivary gland enlargement

1.11.2021 – No

1.12.2021 – My arm was slightly sore yesterday 5 hours after the shot. Today there is tiny discomfort when I press down in the shot area. Hardly noticeable.

2.9.2021 – I have a swollen salivary gland on opposite side of vaccination. Dr.?said probably not related to my shot yesterday Family practice

5.10.2021 – Mass in kidney

8.9.2021 – In May I had a retro peritoneal fibroid that is shrinking and a pelvic area blood clot whckAtaigaediciefr.

Viral rash, Chronic fatigue syndrome and Thyroidectomy

4.9.2021 – Pain in facial area (nasal and jaw pain)

4.10.2021 – Facial pain (nasal and jaw), back pain, and left leg weakness still persist

4.22.2021 – Worsting of migraines and chronic fatigue syndrome

5.6.2021 – Worsting migraines, neck and jaw pain, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome.

5.20.2021 – Worsening headaches, and back pain

7.8.2021 – Migraines became worst

10.8.2021 – Chest pains, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing.

1.23.2022 – Pain in armpit

3.7.2022 – Nausea and diarrhea

4.22.2022 – Rashes on entire body (viral rash), no antibiotics. Thyroidectomy on April 8, 2022.

Edema peripheral, Axillary pain and Sinusitis

1.9.2021 – Fever, dizziness

10.4.2021 – Large swollen area under my armpit on the same side as injection site

10.5.2021 – Swelling under armpit and pain to armpit on side of injection

10.6.2021 – Still have swelling and lots of pain under armpit on the side of injection

10.7.2021 – Swelling and pain still under armpit on side of injection

10.8.2021 – Armpit swelling still present on the side of injection, no longer painful though

10.9.2021 – Swelling still noted to arm pit on side of injection

10.17.2021 – Sore throat and congestion

10.31.2021 – Sinus infection, bad cold, negative for Covid. Cold has lasted three weeks now

Pharyngitis streptococcal, Sinus headache and Tenderness

3.27.2021 – Red area is below injection site about 2x 2. Red warm and itchy

3.28.2021 – Red area on arm blow injection site is larger than it was yesterday. There are 2 smaller red areas below it, above the elbow. Warm and tender to touch

3.29.2021 – No more redness near injection site. Still tender to touch

4.21.2021 – Achy muscles and joints. 3 out of the last 5 days

10.20.2022 – Sinus headache runny nose sneezing

12.13.2022 – Painful reaction to pneumovax on 11/3. Arm extremely red and tender. Fever chills and cramps. Also got fly zone HD quad on 11/3

Herpes zoster, Injection site erythema and Neck pain

3.17.2021 – No

4.10.2021 – Pain @ the base of my neck that traveled to the center & lower part of my back. I saw my Doc & she said it was probably a side effect of the COVID shot. She had rcvd similar complaints. I didn't report 1st pain cause it wasn't as severe. Called & insisted Doc see me.

4.14.2021 – Minor Neck & back pain, runny nose.

4.22.2021 – I have a rash on my neck. I think it may be shingles., but I already had both shingles shots right before Covid shots.

4.23.2022 – One

4.25.2022 – Redness & soreness @ the shot sight

Induration, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Rash

2.20.2021 – Rash around my left underarm has spread during the past 1 1/2 weeks since my vaccine ... I would've thought it would go away by now, but it hasn't. Is like poison ivy, which I'm extremely allergic to ... not fun, but it won't keep me from getting my 2nd shot on 3.9.21.

2.23.2021 – After the 1st shot I got a rash like posion ivy, circling my left underarm. It got worse & on 10th day, it appeared on my right underarm, but not as much. That same day, my left side began getting better. Today is 14th day & it's VERY much better.

3.10.2021 – nope

3.11.2021 – my upper arm is very "hard" today, otherwise I'm great!

3.12.2021 – Still some stiffness in upper arm, but it's nothing to whine about.

Head injury, Injury and Poor quality sleep

2.10.2021 – Tingling on back of head for a few minutes after shot.

3.15.2021 – I feel my head heavy

3.16.2021 – A little bit of pressure on skull on off throughout the day.

3.31.2021 – I fell off in my bedroom and bruised in several parts of my body. Im recovering and already went to hospital to get checked. No fractures and no major injury to head.

4.21.2021 – I fell in my bedroom about three and a half weeks.

11.14.2021 – A lot of pain on site of March 2021 injury, and headaches due to not good sleep due to pain.

Joint range of motion decreased, Mobility decreased and Pneumonia

9.23.2021 – Pneumonia again. I have gotten it four times since leaving the hospital at the end of May.

11.4.2021 – Vomiting bile through my nose.

12.31.2021 – Since the booster shot my left arm is in extreme pain and has limited range of motion and the pain is the worst pain ever.

4.2.2022 – Definite lack of range in motion in my left arm since having the booster shot. Have had to seek medical help by way of a specialist and have also had to have a steroid shot and an MRI of my arm and shoulder as i can hardly move my arm now.

Otorrhea, Angina pectoris and Ear discomfort

1.16.2022 – Clogged ears...drainage...feels like a head cold

1.17.2022 – Clogged ears, night sweats, shaking

1.18.2022 – Clogged ears

1.19.2022 – Anxiety...little pains around heart on and off

1.20.2022 – Anxiety little pains around heart

1.28.2022 – Heart pains, chest discomfort, and some breathlessness. Dr put me on prednisone and I had an echocardiogram done...waiting on results. Echocardiogram outpatient

2.6.2022 – Breathlessness

2.9.2022 – Night sweats and scratchy throat

2.10.2022 – Night sweats, scratchy throat

2.11.2022 – Chest pain, night sweats, scratchy throat

Yawning, Hyperventilation and Dry eye

3.8.2021 – Sense of doom, existential crisis, unusual shoulder pain, weight on chest

3.15.2021 – Tired

9.13.2021 – Swollen gland under right side of jaw

3.15.2022 – Dry throat, dry eyes

10.5.2022 – Tinnitus in my left ear. Lightheadedness. General fatigue.

10.19.2022 – Occasionally feel out of breath, lots of yawning and deep breaths.

12.14.2022 – Had a sore throat, upset stomach, loss of smell, fatigue, aches/soreness, and cough for about a week. The cough improved but lasted a few weeks.

Breast feeding, Gastroenteritis viral and Injection site warmth

2.4.2021 – I am breastfeeding my 5 month old identical twins.

2.18.2021 – I had COVID arm on 2/10 (8 days post shot). At the site of injection my arm was swollen, red, itchy and warm to the touch. It was 2 inches in diameter and lasted less than 24 hours. I had body aches and joint pain on 2/9.

3.2.2021 – I am breastfeeding twins (6 months old)

3.8.2021 – The household was hit with a 24 stomach bug (one member of the family who does not have a vaccine is getting COVID tested tomorrow). For me personally I was sick for about 12 hours.

3.30.2021 – Ive had a cold the last 6 days. It started with my 3 year old son who recently returned to daycare. The doctor said it was a cold and tested him for COVID. He was negative for COVID.

Joint stiffness, Menstruation delayed and Rash pruritic

4.28.2021 – Had mild injection site pain pop up and resolve in last week; rash continues to sporadically itch though appearing completely resolved; missed a menstrual cycle despite being regular on pills; PT commented on unnatural stiffness in muscles and joints

5.5.2021 – Lots of stiffness in muscles, PT confirmed in therapy; also missed a menstrual cycle

10.12.2021 – I had an iron transfusion and regular flu shot since this and this week I was dizzy and had some nausea and blood pressure issues. I think it was all unrelated to the booster but letting you know just in case!

9.5.2022 – Got COVID early August, took Paxlovid, got rebound COVID, better as of a little over a week ago.

Peripheral coldness, Paresthesia oral and Influenza

3.12.2021 – Some tingling of the lips that lasted about 5-10 minutes.

4.3.2021 – Cold hands for a little while. The coldness went away in about 15 minutes.

4.16.2021 – Low grade fever 1.4 degrees higher than my normal. Chills. Two nights in a row, starting around 11 pm 1.5 weeks AFTER my second shot.

4.30.2021 – Some diarrhea and chills. Low grade fever of 99.8.

4.2.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on March 8. It was the omicron variant. I also developed a case of the flu.

4.3.2021 – It did not piss off my CRPS ( Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Ive had for over 17 1/2 years. I was injured by a patient. I was a RN in California. My Right deltoid was sore but not painful. I was on INH in Nursing School because I was exposed to TB on an airplane coming back Dominican Republic. I did not have TB but I was exposed to it and (b)(6) put me on 6 months of INH medication. I felt a flushing sensation in my brain. I was fine with food and water.

4.4.2021 – I feel great today!! It did not piss off my Nerve damage!!

Joint range of motion decreased, Specialist consultation and Gait disturbance

12.27.2020 – My left ankle (same side as shot) has had limited ROM and pain since evening of shot- 6 days. At times it's a 7/10 pain and I can barely walk. Then it lets up. Then worsens. Arm and as only sore 3 days.

12.28.2020 – Joint pain

1.4.2021 – Ongoing left sided ankle pain and decreased ROM that is intermittent. Seeking medical assessment to rule out inflammatory conditions. Started on day of vaccine approx 8 hrs after. Getting labs and X-ray tomorrow Saw my NP

1.16.2021 – Return of left ankle pain that started after first vaccine dose

Erythema, Vertigo and Asthenia

4.7.2021 – Experienced Vertigo when getting out of bed , but used Epley Maneuver to abate symptoms. After three days, Vertigo was completely gone, and no more dizziness.

9.24.2021 – None

10.29.2021 – On two occasions I have felt like I was going to faint and had to sit down. I have also noticed once that my skin color was more red like from being in the sun. In both instances it did not last long and I felt fine afterwards, other than being weak.

3.31.2022 – Previous rash now gone.