Their Stories

Abdominal pain, Anxiety and Abdominal discomfort

4.7.2021 – I have chronic pain and fatigue from fibro, lupus, RA, and severe back pain and began experiencing an increasing "flare" weeks before I received my first shot and was somewhat ill yesterday before my second shot. So I think some of my feeling ill today is from that.

4.8.2021 – Symptoms are from pre-existing autoimmune disease

4.9.2021 – All due to pre-existing conditions I think

4.15.2021 – Probably all related to autoimmune disease

4.22.2021 – Increased anxiety, abdomen/bowel upset, back pain Visit with family doctor

5.4.2021 – Abdominal pain

5.13.2021 – Progressive pain and fatigue from lupus/RA and fibromyalgia

5.20.2021 – Anxiety, digestive upset Regular GP

Rash pruritic, Dysgeusia and Rash

8.24.2021 – A very itchy rash on my legs behind my knees and in my elbows on the inside where they bend

5.31.2022 – Normal soreness of the arm after a injection

7.12.2022 – Congestion and a persistent cough. Actually been going on for months but I thought it would go away

8.30.2022 – Seem to have a lingering mild cough especially in the morning with slight congestion. Just keep waiting for it to go away but it's been a while. I may have reported this previously.

11.30.2022 – Had covid. Mild case. Taste buds are still a little weird

Nightmare, Seasonal allergy and Upper-airway cough syndrome

3.18.2021 – Nasal congestion (likely from seasonal allergies)

3.19.2021 – Nasal congestion and post nasal drip (likely due to seasonal allergies)

3.20.2021 – Congestion and post nasal drip (likely due to seasonal allergies)

3.21.2021 – Stuffy nose (likely from seasonal allergies)

3.22.2021 – Sinus congestion (likely from seasonal allergies)

3.23.2021 – Sinus congestion (likely due to seasonal allergies)

4.14.2021 – Nightmares

4.15.2021 – Severely swollen lymph node under arm that was injected

4.19.2021 – Sore throat

10.20.2022 – Post nasal drip, coughing, sneezing. Covid test was negative.

Hallucination, auditory

1.9.2021 – After getting my 1st vaccination, I went to the bathroom as did my wife before our drive home. I came out before she did and as Zi waited for her, I heard her loudly and clearly call my name:”(b)(6)”!I answered “Yes”! There was no reply. I went to the woman's bathroom door and asked if she was alright. No answer. She eventually came out and zI asked if she had called me. She said no. Either the vaccine caused a hallucinating sound effect or God was trying to get my attention. Other than that, I'm fine. Thought you could use a smile.

2.12.2021 – None

10.25.2021 – No

4.22.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on 4/18/22

Joint swelling, Blood pressure increased and Dyspepsia

2.25.2021 – I was very sick on the day after the shot . shot. Chills pain and very tired . I felt horrible now two days after the shot I feel fine .

2.26.2021 – Felt great today . Only horrible day was the day after the shot .

3.16.2021 – My nocturnal blood pressure has been extremely high for the past two weeks . I have never had BP remain that high for so many nights in a row . My highest this week was 186/104 and heart rate of 100. Other evenings high but not that high .

3.23.2021 – Extremely high nocturnal blood pressure . I have not had this . Ive been taking no meds for two years and it has been regulated . Docs have run many test and cant figure why this is happening . This since second shot. Medicare

3.30.2021 – Just the nocturnal rise in blood pressure .

5.25.2021 – Very very tired

8.24.2021 – Fatigue and swollen left knee

2.23.2022 – Horrible indigestion and heart palpitations . Feel this is the result from having Covid in October and now I'm a long hauler . Damn Covid! Problems may even be from the vaccine who REALLY KNOWS??? I'M NOT SURE WHEN U LAST CHECKED IN . Got the moniclo Saw my doctor in his office .

Periodontitis, Phlebitis and Oral candidiasis

1.15.2021 – Chills, body aches, headache, chest congestion, lost sense of smell & taste

1.24.2021 – Tested positive

2.12.2021 – Lost taste and smell again. Mid back pain, under ribs persists. Bi lateral phlebitis. Sinus congestion. Dry burning mouth. Fatigue.

2.19.2021 – Still cant smell or taste, mid back pain. Just received 2nd vaccine a few hours ago so side effects not apparent yet. I tested positive for Covid after my 1st vaccine on 1/8/21. Covid test performed 1/17/21. Developed oral thrush, phlebitis & still short of breath with fatigue.

2.20.2021 – Still cant smell or taste anything. Leg cramps in both calves, dry eyes & mouth, bouts of the sweats after the chills.

2.21.2021 – Dental infection, dry mouth and eyes, no sense of smell or taste, mid back pain below rib cage on both sides, really tired today, cant lift my arm that had shot, its painful, glands in armpit on shot arm are puffy.

2.22.2021 – No smell or taste, mid back pain under ribs, sore throat, shortness of breath, dental abscess, dry mouth, leg & calf cramps, stuffy nose/sinus pressure

2.23.2021 – Still short of breath, no sense of taste or smell yet, fatigue, sinus congestion, sore throat, dry mouth, mid back pain at bottom of ribs, headache, body aches, experiencing sweats & night sweats, anxiety comes in waves.

2.24.2021 – Same symptoms stated in the previous few days.

2.25.2021 – Experiencing same symptoms stated in previous days reportings

2.28.2021 – Previously reported symptoms linger: loss of taste & smell, dry mouth, fatigue, muscle cramps (calves mostly) & joint aches, unexpected sweats, headaches, dental abscess (is it related to Covid)?, trouble sleeping to name a few. Recovery is very slow.

Movement disorder, Constipation and Paresthesia

3.13.2021 – Pain on the upper part of my arm that goes up behind my shoulder and makes it difficult to pick my children up

3.19.2021 – Cold symptoms but negative covid 19 test .Arm is still sore but not as bad as last week.

4.3.2021 – Left arm from original shot is still sore

4.4.2021 – Constipation for 3 days

4.5.2021 – Left arm/shoulder is still sore from the first shot

4.22.2021 – Sore joints , some tingling feeling in arms

4.29.2021 – Headache the past 3 days

6.29.2021 – Cold like symptoms since yesterday

Peripheral coldness, Injection site discomfort and Flushing

3.14.2021 – Mild soreness at injection site but not painful

4.4.2021 – Cold toes last night; had to wear socks

4.10.2021 – At night while in bed. Likely unrelated to vaccine

11.2.2021 – Episode of intense stomach and intestinal discomfort with diarrhea, brief nausea, flushing and intense weakness that subsided quickly with sensitive stomach and weakness lasting a couple of days.

4.8.2022 – No

4.10.2022 – Slight soreness at injection location

9.9.2022 – Slight soreness when injection site pressed

Bursitis, Heart rate irregular and Blood pressure increased

3.17.2021 – Severe room-spinning dizziness, nausea and diarrhea and fatigue.

7.1.2021 – Irregular heartbeat. Periodic dizziness in middle of night Office visit and referred to cardiologist

9.25.2021 – Higher blood pressure with occasional irregular heart rate. (Started following 2nd shot and started again after 3rd shot)TirednessSore arm for 3 days Doctors office visit

10.2.2021 – Irregular heartbeat and HBP continue off and on.

9.10.2022 – Bursitis in shoulders and ischium Doctor, physical therapy, pain mgmt Dr and surgeon

COVID-19 pneumonia, General symptom and Emotional disorder

3.17.2021 – Right arm pain (same arm shot was given). On scale 1-10, 4 without movement; 9 with movement. From wrist to shoulder. Right hand purple. Entire arm and fingers swollen. Back of head pain. Wake up in pain during night. Unable to sleep. Do have Lupus. Chiropractor, orthopedic dr., family dr., occupational therapist.

3.28.2021 – Emotional

3.30.2021 – This is 2nd shot only. Still having symptoms from 1st shot

4.2.2021 – I have had all of these symptoms since 1st injection on February 26.

4.12.2021 – I Continue to have problems since my first vaccination on February 26. It was Moderna. I am still seeing the chiropractor and spending three hours a week minimum with the physical therapist. I am in pain 24 seven and my nights are bad. Physical therapy

6.27.2021 – More shoulder, neck pain. Orthopedic, (b)(6) Clinic, will be having MRI of shoulder on June 30, and neurologist on July 1

3.28.2022 – SOB, dizziness, covidPneumonia Was put on steroids, antibiotics, breathing treatments. Still having problems. I had Covid 1/31/22. Diagnosed with long haulers Covid. Since having my 1st vaccine 2/26/21, I have not been able to work. Still no drivi

Muscle rupture, Injection site mass and Injection site reaction

12.28.2020 – Still have decent size lump from injection. Site is red, itches if touch or rub against it. Sore to touch and fever coming from injection site. Have iced, taken ibuprofen, Tylenol. Discussed with dr and staff that gave injection so they could see redness and reaction to injection.

2.26.2021 – Increased shoulder pain flared up out of no where. Now due to pain had xrays mri and need shoulder surgery for torn labrum that never gave issues or was pain previously.

Injection site bruising, Sinus congestion and Injection site erythema

1.23.2021 – Enlarged clavicle lymph node that's tender

1.24.2021 – Swollen clavicle lymph nodes that are tender

1.25.2021 – Swollen and tender clavicle lymph nodes

1.26.2021 – Injection site looks a little bruised now that the redness is less, clavicle lymph nodes on left side (injection side) are still swollen and tender

1.27.2021 – Enlarged and tender clavicle lymph nodes

1.28.2021 – Left side (injection side) lymph nodes near clavicle are swollen and tender

1.29.2021 – Swollen and tender clavicle lymph nodes on left side (injection side l

11.25.2022 – Sore throat

12.6.2022 – Stuffy nose, cough, sinus and nasal congestion

12.16.2022 – Continued sore throat and congestion off and on for about 2 weeks. Varied levels of fatigue

Skin exfoliation, Dry skin and Sleep disorder

2.21.2021 – My throat it has been hurting since friday morning.

3.3.2021 – I had my 2nd vaccine on Feb 17th. Since then my body itches really bad. I do not have any rashes. Just that my skin became very dry. Actually extremely dry. And my body used to be oily.. Can you explain what's happening to by whole body. Thank you.

3.24.2021 – My whole body still itches. My skin it's peeling now. It became dry skin.When my skin used to be oily. Question: when will it go away. To get my skin back as it used to. Sometimes i can't sleep due to my scratching my body.

5.19.2021 – The itching on my body. Legs, back, arms, stomach. My skin has become dry,before i used to have oily skin. I have try lotion nd still having the same problem.

Uterine leiomyoma, Lymphadenopathy and COVID-19

12.28.2020 – Lymph node on arm pit of injection arm is swollen

1.13.2021 – Lymph node swollen to golf ball size under armpit on arm where got vaccine

1.14.2021 – Lymph node swollen

1.15.2021 – Lymph node under arm still swollen on side of injection

1.16.2021 – Lymph node remains swollen

10.4.2021 – Severe swollen lymph node armpit of injection arm

10.5.2021 – Severe lymph node swelling at underarm of injection site

10.7.2021 – Lymph node swelling

4.3.2022 – New diagnosis of uterine fibroid; dr suspects it has been there for years though

10.12.2022 – Mild swollen lymph node

10.14.2022 – Lymph node swelling mild

Skin warm, Cold sweat and Irritability

3.2.2021 – Nightime sweats

3.6.2021 – Night sweats

3.30.2021 – Irritatable

4.3.2021 – Transverse pounding headache from temple to temple during the night- drank water no relief

6.28.2021 – 6/22/21 feet, ankles, knees & elbows all became swollen , hot, high pain (7-8) - 4 days later most swelling has abated, but still lots of aches. Unable to put back on rings on my fingers. I saw NP @ St Lukes Capital Clinic, blood draws were taken-

9.26.2021 – 3rd vaccination Moderna 9/17/21- w.in 20 minutes had a searing headache, w.in 1hr was body aches, thirsty thirsty, started chills, felt like there was a buzzing surge every 10min in my body that I could hear in my head as well as physically feel 18hr

10.27.2021 – For 18 hrs after 3rd moderna booster zi had chills, nausea & aches

3.20.2022 – Sinus issues, coughing, clammy, body aches

8.15.2022 – Tested positive Covid19, was pretty ill, headache, coughing, runny nose, chills, muscle aches, fatigue.

Hallucination, olfactory, Aura and Sensitivity to weather change

12.28.2020 – About an hour after shot developed visual aura and olfactory hallucinations, both are my normal precursors to a migraine. I took 2 Excedrin immediately (my normal treatment for migraine)

1.3.2021 – Note: headache is a migraine, most likely weather related

1.19.2021 – Shakes, muscle spasms

2.8.2021 – Very fatigued. Extra naps, extra sleep but barely able to keep my eyes open through my shift. A huge effort to take care of day to day stuff. Started last Monday and continues. No other symptoms

12.3.2021 – Feel flushed, face looks flushed. A febrile when checked prior to shot

12.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on injection side

12.7.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on shot side under arm

12.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes arm out of shot side

12.9.2021 – Lymph nodes under arm on shot side still swollen

12.10.2021 – Lymph node under arm shot side still swollen but not as much

10.13.2022 – Covid 19 Employee health clinic

12.31.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes underarm on shot side

Ear pruritus, Musculoskeletal pain and Impaired work ability

3.8.2021 – After 1st shot, i had pain moving arm of shot for 3 weeks, mild headache, painful swollen lymph node on clavicle (still present), ringing in ear on side of shot at night lying down, sore neck and shoulder blade on side of shot. Immediately after shot my face felt numb for 1 hour. After 2nd shot, 12 hrs later I had fever, chills, severe headache for 24 hrs and could not work. My lymph node on clavicle is more swollen and still tender and I still have ringing in ear on side of shot when lying down.

3.9.2021 – Swollen tender lymph node on clavicle same side as shot, been present simce first shot but had shrunk a little after first shot and got larger again after 2nd shot.. Sore neck and shoulder blade on side of shot. No ringing in ear today. Abdominal pain lasted 30 minutes.

3.10.2021 – Swollen painful lymph node near clavicle still there since first shot. Its been one week since 2nd shot. It has has gine down in size slightly. Sore neck and shoulder blade on side of shot.

3.11.2021 – Swollen tender lymph node on clavicle on side of shot. Been there since first shot. Still thete after second shot.

3.18.2021 – Lymphnode on clavicle still swollen on same side as shot

3.25.2021 – The ringing in my left ear (same side of shot) has worsened. It is more frequent and louder. Its bothersome and scary. I'm hoping its not permanent. Sometimes i think i hear it in the right ear.My swollen clavicle lymonode is finally shrinking a bit

4.1.2021 – Left ear- same side of shot - still ringing. Sometimes I feel pain or itching in that ear but not regularly. The ringing though has not stopped. Swollen lymonode on clavicle on left side has decreased dramatically in size. Its still there but barely ENT referral has now been made

4.8.2021 – Still ringimg in left ear and now some times right ear. Sometimes pain in left ear and itching ear canal. I have scheduled ENT visit

4.15.2021 – The ringing in my left ear (side of shot) has gotten louder and rings about 90% of the day. It is getting worse. I am still waiting to an ENT. ENT

Injection site joint pain, Epistaxis and Muscular weakness

1.18.2021 – My temp is usually 97.4-97.7 Been taking almost daily since this all started.

2.3.2021 – Tiredness never went away. Getting worse. Joints achy especially sholder where injection was. If i get any weaker i wont be able to work.

2.11.2021 – Nose bleed after a warm bath

2.23.2021 – Nerve pain and weakness in left arm. Feel it down arm, past elbow and into hand between fingers. Never had this before.

3.2.2021 – Pain in arm running down to hand Have appt on Friday

2.9.2022 – 1. Pain in arm where vaccinated. 2. Really loud tinnitus since booster.

Skin swelling, Hot flush and Erythema

3.9.2021 – Initially, I had a sore arm at the site and a slight headache 24 hours after shot. Then a week later I developed a redness on muscle below shot. Its still puffy there with a red outline spanning about 3 inches around the muscle. 2 weeks after shot

3.24.2021 – I felt like I was getting hot flashes every hour or two for the last 15 hours or so.

5.4.2021 – Ive had unexplained muscle aches in my foot

11.5.2021 – I lost my sense of smell.

11.6.2021 – No sense of smell

11.7.2021 – No sense of smell. I got a positive result on Covid test. Was tested for Covid and got a POSITIVE result

11.8.2021 – Still cannot smell anything.

5.2.2022 – I have noticed like a rash or bumps on the sides of my moth and chin. Not sure if that was related to vaccine because it happened 4 days later.

Pruritus, Myalgia and Fatigue

2.12.2021 – I had a 1st time non emergency drs appt which I postponed out of an abundance of caution to stay home and monitor myself as I was a tad fatigued but nothing serious at all.

2.13.2021 – all symptoms checked were very mild. had a short brief itching of arms earlier today which did not last long and also mild.

2.14.2021 – slight fatigue but better than yesterday and not bad

3.12.2021 – General malaise

3.13.2021 – generally

3.16.2021 – Muscle and body aches are probably NOT related to vaccine but I usually never get headaches....

Sleep disorder, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Hypoesthesia

1.6.2021 – I raised my arm in the shower and 3 times I felt a sharp stabbing pain go from my bicep to my armpit! 2 years ago I tore my laborn and had shoulder surgery to reattach that bicep! I have 4 screws on that shoulder

1.8.2021 – I did not add my symptoms for yesterday but I woke up in the middleOf the night very stiff with muscle pain! Then about 3 pm my left arm went numb for a few minutes the rest of the night my neck and upper shoulders were very sore! Yesterday I'd say my muscle pain was severe... today mild

Oligomenorrhea, Upper respiratory tract infection and Lymph node pain

1.23.2021 – Axillary lymph node swelling/pain bilaterally (moderate)

1.24.2021 – Axillary lymph node (left) swelling and pain

1.25.2021 – Right axillary lymph node soreness

4.22.2021 – Have had increased menstrual bleeding. First period after second shot bled for 2 weeks, second period I bled for 4 weeks.

7.22.2021 – Have a current URI

10.29.2022 – Arm pain around injection site and swollen lymph node underarm injection side

10.30.2022 – Lymph node selling under injection site arm

11.11.2022 – Congestion and fatigue

12.2.2022 – Increased inflammation

12.9.2022 – Inflammation and muscle pain

Poor quality sleep, Constipation and Abdominal pain upper

4.14.2021 – I had a sharp severe pain in my stomach in the middle of the night. It went away only lasted few seconds. Caused me to get out of bed.

5.6.2021 – I did have some tingling in my arm and hand for first three days and now when I work out sometimes.

6.12.2021 – Getting tired very easily.

11.2.2021 – Injection site pain got progressively worse last night and I felt feverish while sleeping. Feel better today.

4.19.2022 – While sleeping the night of my shot. I could feel something happening inside my body and my acid reflex flared up. Did not sleep well.

5.18.2022 – A sore throat that won't go away.

7.12.2022 – Constipation Appointment with my family physician

9.24.2022 – Back pain

Hemochromatosis, Dysphagia and Dry throat

5.2.2021 – Sore throat, cough

5.3.2021 – Sore throat, hoarse, hard to talk and swallow

5.4.2021 – Sore throat, hoarse, cough

5.12.2021 – Dry/scratchy throat, cough, chills, hoarse

5.19.2021 – Extreme sweating, not my typical amount, Ive seen an increase since my shot. Still experiencing chills as well

5.26.2021 – Profuse sweating, irritated throat, stomach issues

6.9.2021 – I feel like my body is burning from the inside, like Im on fire. I keep my house REALLY cool but I still feel like a furnace.

12.21.2022 – Hemochromatosis

Throat clearing, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Sinus disorder

2.24.2021 – I have chronic acid reflux (GERD) tho I dont have the usual painful heartburn symptoms when it flares up. Instead, I keep trying to clear my throat. It seems like that happened more than usual for about 1-1/2 days after both shots. Obviously, it couldve been my own system regardless of if I had the shots or not but I thought I would mention it in case other people have the same issue.

3.26.2022 – A coldrunny nose & cough

10.21.2022 – Chronic Coughing. I would guess that it's from a sinus condition though.

Esophageal discomfort, Skin swelling and Gastritis

3.13.2021 – I feel a little puffy, for lack of a better word. I felt a dull throb in my lower right abdomen that went away after taking ibuprofen.

3.14.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit area on the arm where the shot was administered

3.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit on arm where I received shot

10.8.2021 – Gastritis, chronic in nature. I just went to see a specialist after having had a CT scan and abdominal ultrasound. Symptoms started 4-5 weeks after vaccine, but peaked at about 8 weeks after vaccine. Started as esophagus discomfort then gastritis. Primary care visits and then just saw a gastroenterologist

Hip arthroplasty, Injection site mass and Feeling cold

1.22.2021 – Im stressed about where Im going to find the second moderna injection!

2.3.2021 – Redness in area of shot. Lump in same area. A little tender. Bruise from injection faded to nice yellow hue. Today applied warm compresses and massaged area. Red and lump new. Shall I have second shot in other arm?

2.18.2021 – Feel cold; not chills. I feel like Ive been hit with the flu. Or a truck.

2.19.2021 – Feeling so much better today.

5.19.2021 – I have a new hip! Does hip replacement count?

Muscle discomfort, Impaired work ability and Somnolence

2.6.2021 – The headache and chills did not help me sleep last night I work in a grocery store, and was thinking of going in this morning - until I vomited. I wouldn't have lasted long there. I took about ten naps during the day. Maybe part of that was to avoid the headaches and general misery. I took a zofran and a Tylenol, which seemed to have helped. I'm sorry to complain. It's better than a chance at a long (or short) hospital visit. Thanks for listening!

2.8.2021 – I think I just had some constipation, because of nausea the day after my shot. I had eaten 1/2 slice of bread all day, and didn't drink enough fluids (didn't want to vomit again). That's not the shot's fault - it's how poorly I dealt with the nausea. The shot site never got really red, anyway - and was only especially painful when I touched it.

3.3.2021 – Slight muscle discomfort in the night

Muscle contracture, Seizure and Muscle twitching

6.10.2021 – Convulsions/spasms

6.11.2021 – Extreme spasms/convulsions and muscle aches from the spasms

6.12.2021 – Convulsions/Spasms soreness is contracting muscles

6.13.2021 – Convulsions/spasms or ticks

6.14.2021 – Spasms and convulsions

6.28.2021 – Follow up with doctor regarding spasms after vaccination. Muscle relaxers were making condition worse and I was unable to work.

7.5.2021 – New spasms/twitching in my hand. Difficulty typing. Went to the ER for new spasms and tingling.

12.6.2021 – My tremors have moved to my hand as well

Blood glucose increased, Lacrimation increased and Paranasal sinus discomfort

2.18.2021 – Headache, stuffy nose and watery eyes.

3.26.2021 – Arm is sore to the touch at site of vaccine.

4.2.2021 – Nasal congestion, sinus pressure and a headache

8.27.2021 – I tested positive for covid on August 12, 2021.

5.26.2022 – Blood glucose is running 30 points higher than normal.

5.27.2022 – Blood glucose levels still running 30-40 pts higher than normal.

5.28.2022 – Bs levels still running about 20 pts higher than normal.

5.29.2022 – Blood glucose still running 10-20 points higher

5.30.2022 – Blood glucose levels still running about 20 pts higher than normal.

5.31.2022 – Blood glucose is still running about 20 pts higher than normal.

12.24.2022 – Stuffy head, headache