Their Stories

Hypoacusis, Hyperhidrosis and Throat irritation

3.4.2021 – Pain in lymph nodes under jaw/on front of neck -- mild and didn't last all day

3.8.2021 – Slight ache in periphery of armpit on same side as arm that rec'd the shot

3.25.2021 – Very sore underarm on the same side as the arm I got the shot in

3.26.2021 – Feel weak and exhausted if I over-exert myself

10.6.2021 – Swollen lymph node in underarm

10.7.2021 – Neckache; On the side of my body where I got the vaccine I have a painful underarm and it aches from my rhomboid muscle down to my hand

10.8.2021 – Breaking out in a sweat anytime I do anything at all besides sit around; underarm lymph node pain is still there, but less; this 3rd shot has been worse in terms of side effects than the second shot!

10.9.2021 – Tickle in my throat makes me cough and coughing hurts my head -- it was this way after my second vaccine as well

10.11.2021 – Tickle/slight dry cough

9.21.2022 – Break out in sweats

9.23.2022 – For 2-3 days my right ear felt muffled but it is better today

Musculoskeletal stiffness, Paresthesia and Arthralgia

4.1.2021 – Stiffness and pins and needles type tingling in fingers on both hands, but mostly on same side as injection.

4.7.2021 – On the evening of day one through morning of day 2 Mar 31 - Apr 1, I felt stiffness and tingling in all fingers on both hands all night long and woke up repeatedly throughout the night because of it. But not since then. Occaisional mild joint pain in elbow and wrist each day since vaccine on same arm as injection

4.28.2021 – Mild tingling in arm at joints and in face

Furuncle, Agitation and Gastric disorder

2.25.2021 – Headache hasn't resolved even after taking benadryl and maxalt.

2.26.2021 – Wednesday night I had night sweats that soaked my sheets and caused me to change my sleeping gown twice. The headache has not resolved yet even after benadryl, maxalt and norco.

2.27.2021 – Headache still active. Also have left leg pain.

2.28.2021 – Every night since the vaccination I've had pretty severe night sweats.

3.1.2021 – Night sweats not as bad last night.

3.10.2021 – Still having night sweats that soak my pajamas and bed sheets. Feeling like I'm 'catching something'. Very fatigued and unfocused.

3.17.2021 – Itching under and on the left side my left breast. Fatigue.Pain in body and joints

3.20.2021 – Night sweats...Felt feverish but no fever.. unable to focus

3.22.2021 – Very dizzy if I move around. Weak and exhausted.

3.23.2021 – Night sweats again. Feeling weak and fatigued.

3.25.2021 – Diarrhea is minor, but I have no appetite. Have rash km

4.2.2021 – I still have some diarrhea. Feel very weak and fatigued. Diffucult to stay awake. Still experiencing some nausea and no appetite. All over icky feeling.

4.9.2021 – Still very fatigued. Developed boils. My pain levels and neuropathy have increased.

4.16.2021 – Headaches and body psin.

4.23.2021 – More fatigued. More body pain. Some gastric ups and downs.

4.30.2021 – More headaches. Diarrhea. Fatigue.

9.18.2021 – Recent 2 1/2 days of diarrhea...More aggitation of mood...

3.19.2022 – Gastric issues: bloating, diarrhea, cramping in belly. Greater fatigue. f/u visit with primary doc

Lymphocele, Hemorrhoids thrombosed and Papule

1.20.2021 – Insomnia for two nights (which is atypical) and my hands swelled for two days

1.21.2021 – Hand pain/swelling reducing; also noticed armpit on side of injection site is quite swollen/tender, did notice earlier that it hurt to put on deodorant but didnt visually check/touch until today.

1.23.2021 – Swelling in hands also gone as of yesterday

2.16.2021 – Hands swollen around joints

2.17.2021 – Lymphatic tissue under left/injection arm swollen and tender, hand swelling reducing

2.18.2021 – Gland under armpit on injection side swollen

2.19.2021 – Lymphatic tissue under injection site arm swollen and painful

3.1.2021 – Headache for two days (very atypical for me), overly tired, and pain in neck glands without swelling (hurts to move neck and swallow). Thought maybe the vaccine since very atypical.

3.8.2021 – Headache, chest pain, bloody nose, and BP elevated (130/96).

5.17.2021 – Havent had a menstrual cycle since a February (and having hot flashes); swelling in lymph nodes (under arm, elbows); thrombosed hemorrhoids (2) and never had hemorrhoids prior

8.17.2021 – Menstrual cycle stopped for 3 mos after 2nd vaccine in mid-Feb (no cycle following in Mar, April, May, until mid-June) and had hot flashes during that time; also have a new cyst on my mid-back (non-erythematous cystic papule per dermatologist)

10.26.2021 – Emailed Dr image of arm and asked for advice on treatment (ice, Advil, Benadryl, etc)

11.26.2021 – Very tired, mildly stuffy nose, sinus headache, low fever 99.6. Received flu shot 11/22/21, so possibly delayed side effects. Dr aware, just monitoring, resting, and staying home.

1.21.2022 – Hair loss for the last six months In person visit scheduled for Feb

Anaphylaxis treatment, Pharyngitis and Dry skin

12.30.2020 – Immediately upon receiving vaccine experienced strong taste in my mouth. It continues somewhat through the day

12.31.2020 – Taste still off but fetting better

1.2.2021 – Sudden severe muscle pain in isolated area that passes fairly quickly. Strange taste is gone.

1.4.2021 – I think this is Texas Cedar Fever. As no fever but stuffed up and sneezing

1.15.2021 – Fever 101.5 joint pain. Fatigue muscle pain. Received antibiotic amoxicillin that did drop fever in 24 hours to normal. Still experiencing fatigue

1.21.2021 – Fever 101.5/aches in joints / nausea

1.29.2021 – I took an antihistamine and the severe itching and swelling dropped down

2.2.2021 – Just some odd dizziness but it is nearly gone

3.3.2021 – Joint and muscle pain at a 10Fatigue and weakness

4.28.2021 – Had severe lung/throat/sinus infection. Had to use antibiotics and inhaler.

7.30.2021 – rsv like symptoms with fever. 2 times

9.24.2021 – neck glands swollen

9.26.2021 – sweats

9.27.2021 – very tired and fever keeps fluctuating between 98.2 and 100. chills and body aches and pain moving around. Particularly to hands, back, neck and hips. eyes hurt

9.28.2021 – I finally sweated all night and had to change clothes twice. My skin is so dry. Today, I have beaten fevers, but I just hit a wall of fatigue at 3pm today. Headaches are better but it was a rough 4 days. The pain seemed to move indiscriminately into

9.30.2021 – chronic eye and head pain. lots of sneezing unsure if related

10.9.2021 – Cough and sneezing with headaches

10.15.2021 – sinus infection. joint back pain

11.5.2021 – joint and muscles pain

12.26.2021 – I continue to have sinus infections and a cough. I get over it and three -4 weeks later it returns. never had this scenario before

5.18.2022 – reoccurring fatigue and tiredness

Meniscus removal, Aspiration and Hepatomegaly

2.17.2021 – Knee swelling

2.18.2021 – R knee swelling & pain

2.19.2021 – Swollen R knee

2.20.2021 – R knee swelling and pain

3.2.2021 – R knee swelling & pain. Starting physical therapy next week.

4.6.2021 – R knee swelling since 1st vaccine. PT did not help. L hip bursitis. PCP office visit

4.20.2021 – Arthritis exacerbation Carpal tunnel syndromeSevere IBSR knee pain which started with the 1st dose: all joints were swollen then Today is just not a good day Physician offices

4.27.2021 – R knee pain/swelling which began with 1st doseL hip pain/bursitis Physician office

6.15.2021 – R knee swelling that started with first dose. Surgery is scheduled. PCP and surgeon offices

9.14.2021 – R knee swelling continues even after meniscectomy. Swelling started with first dose and never resolved. Physician visit & surgery

9.29.2022 – BLE edema

10.1.2022 – Fatigue. BLE edema. SOB.

10.8.2022 – Exhaustion Severe edema Shortness of breath

10.16.2022 – Kidney infection

10.29.2022 – LUQ pain

12.17.2022 – PFT: Lung age 80. I am 69 years old. MRI: Cysts on kidneys. Enlarged liver.

Influenza like illness, Abdominal pain upper and Fatigue

2.9.2021 – I have had very little reaction to the vaccine. One hour prior to the injection I pre- medicated with two Tylenol onnthe advice of a neighbor who is a nurse. I have since been informed that this may interfere with the effectiveness of the vaccine. Whether or not this was the reason I have had no side effects, I am uncertain.

2.18.2021 – A week after vaccination, I experience a severe headache and uncomfortable stomachs pains. Almost a pre- flu like group of symptoms.

2.26.2021 – Really tired

Muscle discomfort, Nightmare and Skin burning sensation

4.7.2021 – (I just got it, you might want to wait before you ask these things)

4.9.2021 – Some gerd

4.11.2021 – Very little sleep the past 2 nights and bad nightmares last night.

4.13.2021 – Not sleeping well, nightmares

4.30.2022 – My leg muscles feel bruised and sore all the time. I have bringing sensations on the skin. Doctors can figure out what's going on. 1st time it happened was after my first vaccine shot. Happened somewhat after each one, now it's all the time.

Tenderness, Abdominal discomfort and Decreased appetite

2.14.2021 – Arm still sore, but better than yesterday. Elbow hurts but better than yesterday.

2.15.2021 – Shoulder done to elbow is sore, but getting better

2.16.2021 – Arm still sore, but getting better

2.17.2021 – Shoulder where the injection was is still tender radiates to neck and down to elbow, but getting better

3.13.2021 – No

3.16.2021 – No appetite

5.12.2022 – Had bad headache, body aches, fatigue, fever, upset stomach, and diarrhea about 2 and a half weeks ago. And still feel tired.

Telemedicine, Sinus congestion and Ear pain

2.27.2021 – Foggy and Lower back pain from prior health issue.

3.2.2021 – Muscle spasms, aches n tired...most likely from increase work aircraft maintenanceactivity

3.25.2021 – Full body tingling

3.28.2021 – Dull throb/headache

3.30.2021 – Slight headache

4.2.2021 – Lack of appetite mild, headache moderate

3.29.2022 – Terrible headacge/earache associated with excess sinus congestion lasting 4 wks+ around Xmas. After feeling well from this for only a week n a half got another head cold, lasting less time. Took wks to obtain dr visit n meds due to covid restriction Had to get telehealth first and wait another 2 wks for visit n meds-ridiculous

Coronary artery occlusion, Coronary arterial stent insertion and Myocardial infarction

4.2.2021 – Injection site is raised , re, swollen 4 inces across with itchy rash from elbow up and over that shoulder onto scapula area. Generally achy joints and a mild headache.e

4.1.2022 – Experienced heart issues and had to have a stent placed. Pain and fatigue actually started after 2nd dose of Moderna and got worse after booster... heart attack 3 weeks after the booster.

10.7.2022 – Heart attack from blockage that occurred after dose #3

10.27.2022 – Body aches come and go. Still a bit of farigue that was worse after the booster... from prior Covid vaccine and boosters this takes several weeks to go away. Maybe it won't last as long with the lesser dose.

Muscle strain, Rash macular and Erythema

2.18.2021 – The rash is red dots around my big toe. I noticed them last evening

2.19.2021 – Still on my big toe. Red spots but not raised or blistered.

2.20.2021 – Still have red spots on my right big toe.

2.27.2021 – Scratchy throat, low grade fever of 99.8, cough and chest tightness.

3.6.2021 – Got a sore throat on Friday 2-26-2021 and was sick all week. Fever of 99.8 one day only. Started antibiotic on Friday 3-5-2021 for a sinus infection.

3.27.2021 – Body aches, cough, stuffy nose. No fever.

12.5.2022 – Lower back pain. I pulled a muscle in my back but am wondering if it is something more going on.

Tenderness, Injection site bruising and Injection site swelling

1.8.2021 – Some tenderness under armpit of injection site arm

1.21.2021 – Significant redness and swelling at injection site 7 days after injection. Also pain in axillary area near injection site. Redness and swelling progressed and lasted for 48 hours. Pain was eliminated after 24 hours.

2.6.2021 – Rash is covering my neck, chest, stomach, and back

2.7.2021 – Bruising at injection site

2.9.2021 – Light bruising at injection site

9.27.2022 – Slight sore throat and sneezing

9.28.2022 – Nasal congestion

10.16.2022 – Sore throat, headache, nasal congestion

12.25.2022 – Two non-COVID viral illnesses

Apathy, Sluggishness and Sinus headache

4.25.2021 – Beginning about 10pm on 4/23 I developed a severe sinus type headache between my eyes as well as allvthe way around my head including the top. I felt generally awful with no energy and some dizziness. It all lasted until about 8pm on 4/24. The headache subsided and I gradually regained energy and lost most,but not all of the dizzy feelings- which have persisted thru today-4/26(11:46pm). I still feel some presure in my head,but I cant really call it pain- just a bit annoying.

4.28.2021 – Dizziness,Had dizziness ystrdy also

4.29.2021 – Headache and fatigue are way less than before,but still a little annoying

4.30.2021 – Better today

7.23.2021 – At least 2 days per week(not usually in a row) I feel very tired,sluggish,worn out,lack of energy and or motivation and I usually just lie around in bed doing nothing,but on/off sleeping. Some I didnt experience prior to Covid.

Cardiac failure congestive, Exercise tolerance decreased and Joint range of motion decreased

8.9.2021 – sore throat

8.19.2021 – sweating easily, joint stiffness in shoulders and wrist

9.16.2021 – Pain and stiffness in left shoulder joint and upper left arm; weakness in left arm as a result. The pain has been increasing since last week Thursday. Very difficult to raise arm above head or carry items/ lift weights as I did before vaccination. Urgent visit to primary care doctor

9.23.2021 – Pain and decreased range of motion in left shoulder joint for two weeks. Started 1 week after getting 2nd vaccine shot in that arm. Urgent appointment to primary care doctor, and xray appointment at radiologist.

10.1.2021 – Pain and discomfort in shoulder joint and arm persisting

10.8.2021 – Shoulder pain, stiffness, loss of strength in arm and limited range of motion continuing. Severity of all four symptoms fluctuate from day to day but no relief. Orthopedic appointment

10.16.2021 – No relief from shoulderr pain and stiffness in left shoulder that started 1 week after second vaccination. Urgent orthopedic doctor visit for evaluation.

12.4.2021 – Shoulder pain and discomfort in same sholder as vaccine, still persisting.

3.5.2022 – Continued pain in left ahiulder, left arm

3.6.2022 – lightheadedness

3.25.2022 – Headaches, fatigue during day, insomnia, eye discomfort

4.1.2022 – Pain in left shoulder that received vaccination, soreness from shoulder to fingers. Pain in left hip and back

4.9.2022 – Fatigue during daytime. Pain in shoulder where got original vaccine persisting.

4.15.2022 – Pain in left shoulder still present 7 months after vaccination

6.3.2022 – Stiff shoulder has not improved.

Retirement, Respiratory tract infection viral and Sputum discolored

6.5.2021 – Cold symptoms from my granddaughter who is in daycare.

3.5.2022 – Slight fever, sinus pain, greenish nose gunk . Took a home test but it was negative. Stayed home anyway since I'm retired and I can.

9.21.2022 – I got the booster on the 16th, five days ago, so I feel fine now. The night I got the shot I felt a bit nauseated and chilled. The next day I was fine. For about three days the site where I got the shot was slightly swollen, warm and hurt a bit.

10.21.2022 – I caught a respiratory virus from my grandson. I have had several days of sinus drainage and, starting this morning, I have a mild sore throat.

10.28.2022 – Sinus infection and bronchitis. In office doctor appointment

12.16.2022 – Sinus infection. Sore sinuses, blowing nose a lot, occasional low-grade fever and headache. Doctor appointment

Cheilitis, Rhinalgia and Spinal pain

5.6.2021 – Sores in my left nostril for 3 days. Woke up with sore on my lower lip. Left side

5.31.2021 – Right side of face felt numb. Right eye pain. Extreme pain rt side and back of head for 12-14 hours

8.27.2021 – Chronic sinusitis FatigueHeadaches Sore throat

5.3.2022 – After the third vaccine I became extremely ill with the same exact symptoms I had when I had Covid in January. I should have been in the hospital. It was completely awful I will not get another shot

5.12.2022 – Severe spine pain

Device issue, Arrhythmia and Cardiac disorder

2.18.2021 – Constricted breathing.

2.22.2021 – I have been erupting in bouts of rage since the vaccine. May be just overload here at home, but have never been like this before.

3.16.2021 – Asthma-like whistling.

3.18.2021 – Legs feel weak and Im lightheaded.

3.19.2021 – Headache

3.21.2021 – Dizzy

3.22.2021 – Heart arrhythmia real active

9.13.2021 – Difficulty breathing and coughing from particles breathed in from my CPAP Reg. Dr. Appt

10.29.2021 – None

11.18.2021 – Exhaustion, poor sleep, headaches, falling asleep in my chair, feeling weaker than usual and digestive issues.

4.19.2022 – Heavy sweating

7.14.2022 – Cough and nasal congestion.

Sensitivity to weather change, Skin tightness and Aphonia

4.7.2021 – Yesterday I was very thirsty all day. And today my voice is a little hoarse but no pain or throat irritation

4.8.2021 – Not as thirsty as before but still a bit thirsty

4.15.2021 – Shortness of breath, but could be the cold weather change today affecting my chronic bronchitis

5.4.2021 – No muscle pain yet. But for 1st hour after shot my face felt tight, like it was swollen and the skin was tight, but there was no actual swelling

5.5.2021 – I didnt start feeling pain until last night and its been intermittant since then and was only in arm until about an hour ago now joints in my wrists and knees are painful

5.6.2021 – Lingering coughs

5.7.2021 – I had slight wheezing last night. And had an asthma attack in the morning. Also lost my voice after asthma attack. I did have an inhaler which helped

5.8.2021 – Im noticing heavier breathing than normal today. Keeping inhaler close in case of another asthma attack like yesterday

5.9.2021 – Slight heavy breathing in morning but normalized by noon.

Neuralgia, Injection site bruising and Arthralgia

3.6.2021 – Hard to separate vaccine pains since I have chronic arthritis.

3.11.2021 – Significant bruising at injection site. Not clear that joint pain is related to the injection.

3.18.2021 – I have a pre-existing cauda equina injury at the L3-L4 level. One result is that I get occasional bouts of neuropathic pain resembling electric shocks. I am told these are caused by irritation to the sympathetic nervous system. It is controlled with.

4.1.2021 – No symptoms at all this time so far.

4.6.2021 – No

4.15.2021 – Severe neuropathic pain, probably unrelated to the Phizer vaccine.

Mastoiditis, Bone pain and Injection site swelling

2.16.2021 – At day 10, my arm where injured was turned red, itchey and a bit swollen fir 2 days I took Benadryl and it went away, the next evening a lymph node swelled the size of a gold ball in the collarbone area on same side as ink. Office visit

2.23.2021 – Still have a swollen gland in my collarbone srea

2.24.2021 – Low back pain

2.25.2021 – I am past 48 hours and still feel like the worse case of flu ever

3.30.2021 – Bones are achey

8.26.2021 – Vomiting and Gastro intestinal discomfort, head ache constant

2.25.2022 – Mastoiditis, cold

Breast pain, Dysphonia and Wheezing

1.18.2021 – Some shortness of breath and a fever

1.26.2021 – Radiating towards right breast

1.27.2021 – Pain radiating to arm pit and rt breast.

1.28.2021 – Pain radiating from arm to armpit and breast

1.29.2021 – Pain from shot radiating towards rt breast

2.15.2021 – Joint pain

3.1.2021 – Shortness of breath, wheezing, post nasal drip and achy joints.

12.22.2021 – Armpit pain and left breast pain.

12.23.2021 – Pain and itching under armpit and pain in left breast

12.24.2021 – Pain in the armpit

1.10.2022 – Horse voice, sneezing, coughing, chest heaviness.

1.24.2022 – Fever & cough

6.22.2022 – Migraine with vomiting

12.20.2022 – More shortness of breath

Fungal infection, Viral infection and Vertigo

3.9.2021 – Nasal congestion

3.12.2021 – Yeast infection that started two days after my vaccine. I'm sure that's how I got it.

3.13.2021 – Treating yeast infection induced by something in the vaccine

4.22.2022 – I have had vertigo since the end of January but I don't believe it's related to a vaccine. I haven't had Covid. Vestibular PT

5.12.2022 – Vertigo

5.18.2022 – Vertigo exacerbated by booster

5.27.2022 – Bad yeast infection which I also got following my previous Moderna booster

6.1.2022 – Vertigo has returned along with a yeast infection I can't get rid of

6.15.2022 – Persistent recurring yeast infection

9.29.2022 – I have had a virus for 6 days but tested negative for COVID.

Blood pressure decreased, Injection site nodule and Injection site induration

1.29.2021 – On day 8 a large knot formed underneath the injection site that is painful and is quite hard. Others is swelling and redness and itchiness around it also.

2.20.2021 – Major headache, blood pressure dropped, making me extremely dizzy and felt like I was going to pass out Called the emergency department because it was so late once the symptoms hit. Was instructed to take 600 mg of ibuprofen, 2 tablets of Tylenol and a dose of promethazine that I had at home. Was told to alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen doses every 6 hours.

2.24.2021 – I dont think this is vaccine related

2.25.2021 – I dont think its vaccine related

Middle ear effusion, Back pain and Lymphadenopathy

11.5.2021 – I woke up on the 2nd morning with a sore low back and a sore left knee. I thought these were just part of the symptoms. The sore back has gone away but the knee problem is still there. It is slightly achy but when I try to squat, it becomes painful.

11.9.2021 – Still have knee pain that appeared day 2 out of the blue

10.21.2022 – Sore throat, swollen glands, slight headache, fluid in ears. Dr thinks it might be due to pollens released by hurricane Ian, as I live in (b)(6), FL

Kidney enlargement, Gallbladder polyp and Hepatic cyst

4.6.2021 – Extremely tired and achy this week ...

2.23.2022 – Cysts on kidneys, liver, breast Polyp on Gall Bladder Swollen Kidneys

4.20.2022 – Feeling soooo much better today than yesterday!!!

4.21.2022 – I experienced low blood pressure readings today

4.22.2022 – Recap of symptoms 4-18 Got 4th booster and felt fine 4-19 Was extremely achy all day and skin felt itchy 4-20 Broke out in a rash 4-21 Rash intensified 4-21 Rash decreased but I had swelling around my eyes

4.23.2022 – Five days after my 2nd booster vaccination and I'm finally feeling fine!!! All the aches, swelling, low blood pressure & rash and other side effects of the booster are gone HALLELUJAH!!!

7.18.2022 – I am experiencing hair loss ? not sure of the cause.

Extrasystoles, Vertigo and Nausea

2.22.2021 – On the 12 my arm was sore and I was very tired. On the 13th my whole body was sore, I was slightly nauseas and I had terrible vertigo. I have been fine with no symptoms since the 14th.

8.14.2021 – For several months I feel like my heart is skipping beats. It only last for a few seconds. Also I have had several colds, congestion, coughing, etc. I rarely get colds during the winter so it is really not normal to have them during the summer& spr

2.12.2022 – Heart skipping

Skin warm, Erythema and Chest discomfort

3.16.2021 – I have sarcoidosis and I felt some tightness in my chest regarding breathing

3.20.2021 – The redness is about 3 away from the injection location

3.22.2021 – I have researched and discovered I have Moderna arm which is a rash that develops after the shot. This spot is warm to the touch and itchy

3.23.2021 – I continue to have what is called Covid arm

4.14.2021 – I have taken Tylenol every 4 hrs to keep the symptoms at bay

4.20.2021 – My left hip and upper thigh has been sore for the past couple of days

Lip ulceration, Mouth ulceration and Fungal infection

3.15.2021 – Red swollen area around vaccination ten days after administration. Tired and fever, mouth ulcers came up one on bottom lip one on top. Tylenol helps and Benadryl with itching. Red and itching worse at night before bed and Benadryl. Getting better

4.2.2021 – I have another yeast infection starting, got a horrible one after first shot. Also, gland under arm is very swollen today.

4.5.2021 – Yeast infection, tingling in fingers have never had before... right arm and swollen gland

Rhinorrhea, Dizziness and Oropharyngeal pain

4.23.2021 – Lightheadedness for the first few minutes after that has since dissipated

4.25.2021 – Unusual dizziness when I finished my 8-mile run and the pain in the arm dissipated greatly after the run.

6.4.2021 – I developed a sore throat Sunday and Monday which turned into a runny nose Tuesday-today and a cough that started Thursday and is dissipating today. I probably shouldnt have come to work but I was able to since there werent any students present