Their Stories

Graves' disease, Cataract and Ophthalmic migraine

1.2.2021 – Not sure if it related, but noticed dry eyes x 3 days.

3.6.2021 – Orbital headache that lasted a day

10.29.2021 – Insomnia

10.30.2021 – Eye swelling where I had a headache

10.31.2021 – Slight right ear pain

11.1.2021 – Bilateral Eye pain

11.2.2021 – Headache in both eyes

11.3.2021 – Headache in bilateral eyes. Continue to have to use Tylenol and Ibuprofen

12.1.2021 – 1) diagnosed with Graves Disease effecting my left eye. 2) Also, an MRI found a well-circumscribed mass involving the medial left anterior extraconal orbit. 3) Cataract in my Left eye. Post vaccine, I experienced Left Occular migraine.

Gait disturbance, Neuralgia and Abdominal pain

12.26.2020 – Slight dizziness that went away

12.27.2020 – Slight dizziness. Light sore throat

12.29.2020 – Chest pain, sudden shooting pain that goes away, light cough, shortness of breath.

12.30.2020 – Brain fog, lightheaded

12.31.2020 – Shortness of breath, Nerve pain, Chest pain, and Congestion

1.1.2021 – Shortness of breath, brain fog, shooting/stabbing pain in outer thigh

1.2.2021 – Shortness of breath

1.19.2021 – Insomnia

4.17.2021 – Leg / hip pain

7.17.2021 – Cough, dizziness, fatigue, light nerve pain. Like a mini Covid hit all over again. Started over Memorial Day weekend. Think I may have caught a small dose of a variant.

6.2.2022 – Covid again in Jan 2022. Some nerve pain after, I believe associated with the virus, and some problems walking. Right heal inflamed randomly and causing pain when walking after virus. Not before.

Parosmia, Influenza and Palpitations

3.23.2021 – Heart palpitations but may be from my existing heart condition ( atrial fibrillation) medicine controlled.

3.24.2021 – The night of the vaccination I had tiredness and somebody eggs but mild other than that I feel great

4.14.2021 – Runny nose!!

4.15.2021 – Runny nose

5.19.2021 – Continued runny nose and my feet smell, shouldnt be the other way around??

5.26.2021 – Runny nose, flu symptoms over the weekend but feel better now.. except for continued runny nose.

Flatulence, Body temperature increased and Nasal congestion

3.6.2021 – None

12.16.2021 – A couple days of extreme gas followed by diarrhea. Not sure related to Covid as not debilitating

12.30.2021 – Last 5 days have been running low grade fever 99.2 to 100.2. No exposures to Covid that I'm aware of. No other symptoms. No aches no cough no s/s of UTI. I do have stuffy nose in morning which I take Claritin year round. I live in Florida I walk

8.12.2022 – Tired

8.16.2022 – Im not sure my symptoms are from booster as I am often tired when I overdue

10.27.2022 – These symptoms were yesterday afternoon. Sudden onset

11.28.2022 – Visiting my daughter over Thanksgiving & 2yr old grandson had a cold. Came down w cold-runny nose. No temperature or malaise

12.5.2022 – A cold with nasal drainage & slight cougj

Swelling, Paresthesia and Lymphadenopathy

2.17.2021 – Sore throat

3.3.2021 – I felt fine the day of the shot, minor swelling and mild pain. After going to bed, I woke up with bad pain in my arm and tingling fingers. The pain had subsided by the time I woke up in the morning. However this evening the lymph nodes on my should (side of injection) are very swollen. I usually do not react to vaccines so I indicated that the symptoms are severe.

3.4.2021 – Had severe lymph node swelling yesterday, and it was moderate this morning. Its the evening now and its nearly gone. Mild pain in the AM, none now.

3.6.2021 – Mild lymph node swelling on injection side. No pain

Bowel movement irregularity, Depressed mood and Seasonal allergy

4.11.2021 – Low Appetite

4.14.2021 – Possibly caught cold my grandson has. Upper congestion, hayfever.

4.17.2021 – I've been taking Tylenol, ibuprofen.

5.1.2021 – I just got shot 5 minutes ago.

5.24.2021 – Suddenly got very nauceous last night, forced to lay down. It subsided after 20-30 minutes, then i was extremely tired... very strange

12.5.2021 – Yesterday and today my heart starts beating faster for no reason. This and the above checked symptoms were much worse yesterday (the day after I received the vaccine).

12.8.2021 – Bowl movements havn't been normal.

12.9.2021 – Last night I noticed a huge bruise at the injection site. It appears to be 4 of 5 days old. Up to now I hadn't looked at that area in the mirror, only looked down after pulling my sleeve down from shoulder. I'm guessing shadows made it invisible.

12.12.2021 – Bruise at injection site is still visible.

11.19.2022 – Unusually tired.

11.27.2022 – Still depressed, feel poorly, no energy.

12.9.2022 – Feel feverish, very warm, then cold. Light on and off headache. More congestion than usual. Fatigue.

Ear congestion, Throat tightness and Menstruation delayed

5.19.2021 – I'm PMSing so it very well may be that

5.22.2021 – not sure its its allergies or not but I'm really stuffy

5.23.2021 – my menstrual period is overdue. no possibility of pregnancy. arm only really hurts when i raise hands over my head or try to lift weights.

5.24.2021 – still no menstrual period (last one was 4/18) zero chance of pregnancy.

5.26.2021 – still no menstrual period (approx 11 days late) 100%NOT pregnant... felt like i Had a fever but no actual fever

6.16.2021 – my ears and throat are already feeling full and sore like when i actually had covid

6.18.2021 – arm already feels way better than it did last time a day out

6.20.2021 – throat still "funny" and ears still a little plugged

Oxygen consumption

2.20.2021 – I feel like I did when I had the virus in October.. Ive been in bed all day

2.22.2021 – Im surprised I had a problem with the first shot. Others who have had their first shot only had sore arm. I did have the virus in October and was very sick. Was given Rendesivir, steroids and oxygen. And hospitalized a couple days. Im 85 yrs old.

2.24.2021 – I had the Covid the month of October 2020? I really havent felt the same as before. Even though Im 85 years old I fairly healthy and have led a very active life until the pandemic hit us. I did not think I would get sick with the first shot. Hope the second isnt worse.

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Confusional state and Blood pressure increased

3.29.2021 – Shortness of breath

4.15.2021 – Some shortness of breath and extreme exhaustion

5.5.2021 – Extreme exhaustion and joint pains

5.26.2021 – Diahrea, insomnia, achy muscles, headache, loss of appetite, exhaustion

10.13.2021 – Extreme exhaustion and confusion for a week or two after booster. Insominia, breathing issues, Aches, raised blood pressure and racing heart again. It felt a lot like 9 months into Long Covid. It has gradually gotten somewhat better.

Coronary arterial stent insertion, Adverse drug reaction and Asthma

3.2.2021 – Asthma- chest tightness

3.17.2021 – Some exacerbation of my asthma symptoms - not unusual for this time of year for me.

10.29.2021 – Cardiac catheterization on 10/27/2021 - 2 stents placed. No problems other than some reduced energy. I was tested at (b)(6) Medical Center for COVID-19 and the test was negative. I stayed one night in the hospital.

11.14.2021 – Chest tightness and moderate pain accompanied by shortness of breath on 11/12/2021. Went to local ER and tested negative for COVID-19. They believe that my symptoms are related to a side effect of a new prescription: Brilinta. Switched to Plavix.

1.14.2022 – Cardiac catheterization 10/27/2021. 2 stents in right coronary artery and circumflex artery.

Arthropathy, Epistaxis and Sinus disorder

2.23.2021 – Little nausea that comes and fades without warning, sinus cant be put into check. In mornings when blowing nose slight bleeding lite red color after 1st blow normally gone.

3.2.2021 – No

4.1.2021 – My energy level has depleted and my joints ache worst than ever I'm taking claritin 12 hour relief.

3.2.2022 – My right ankle is giving me issues, my lower back really hurts more than ever there are pop up spasms occurring on my right side in my stomach area

Body temperature decreased, Injection site discoloration and Injection site mass

4.30.2021 – Eight days after my first shot in my left arm, the left arm became achy again. A lump had developed at the injection site. By the next day, an area several inches around the site was pink and swollen and warm. Aching and swelling lasted a few days.

6.12.2021 – Its PROBABLY not related, buta few days ago, a cluster of bruises appeared on the inner side of my upper arm (opposite where I got my first shot). I dont remember hitting anything there. Theres no pain or itching. Just kind ofweird.

6.26.2021 – Upset stomach last night, with feeling of chills. (Probably unrelated to vaccination.) Felt better in the morning.

12.14.2021 – Just a mild to moderate headache for the last day or so. PROBABLY not related to the shot.

1.4.2022 – Headache and neck-ache last week, along with chills and LOW body temp (96.4 degrees F). Lasted about a day, then I felt better.

11.23.2022 – Had COVID-19 with sore throat, fever, cough. And later had (likely) a cold with sore throat, laryngitis, stuffiness, and cough.

Dental operation, Tooth disorder and Eye pruritus

3.31.2021 – I doubt my fatigue is caused by the vaccine today.

5.5.2021 – Pain in foot

6.30.2021 – Symptoms unrelated to COVID the vaccine. I am a care giver in my home under stress and restricted to the house with little help due to extenuating circumstances including this pandemic.

9.29.2021 – Seasonal allergy symptoms No symptoms following my recent flu shot

2.2.2022 – Sore throat, sneezing, congestion, typical winter symptoms

5.4.2022 – Seasonal allergies with congestion, runny nose, headache, itchy eyes

6.11.2022 – Sneezing

8.4.2022 – Sore throat and congestion

Vein disorder, Somnolence and Feeling hot

5.22.2022 – I have a brief muscle spasm one minute after getting the injection and get sleepy afterward but fine after 30 mins

6.6.2022 – I get skin rashes quite easily and more often. Also have pulsing of blood vein on top of my right foot.

6.23.2022 – I have blood puming priodically on the back of my right thigh I feel like a warm is clawing inside. I will feel it when I sit in a chair. It will last awhile or I have to stand up. I think the blood is trying to pump through or something.

Pulse pressure increased, Ocular hyperemia and Hypersomnia

3.4.2021 – High blood pressure and pulse

3.5.2021 – I want to let you know that my pulse was stuck at 90 for 2 days, hence the tiredness. Better today.

3.6.2021 – Pulse still a bit high. A lot more tired each evening.

3.10.2021 – Insomnia, bad, 2 nights.

3.17.2021 – Swelling, redness, and itching around vaccine site. Starting to go away. Still off and on insomnia. Last night was horrific. Shot related? Don't know.

3.24.2021 – Swrlling, itching, and rash at vaccine site.

3.31.2021 – VERY mild symptoms

4.2.2021 – I didn't mention that I got fever yesterday. Also I took Vacci Prep 7 days prior to shot and will continue for a full 14 days.

4.3.2021 – the tiredness may have been due to insomnia

4.6.2021 – Finally getting some sleep!

3.31.2022 – After the booster I had diarrhea, bloodshot eyes, slept for 15 hours straight. I'm scared to get another one. Last time I got rhe flu was 2013.

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Dry throat and Somnolence

2.5.2021 – Overnite numb hand when awaken, but normal afterwards

2.13.2021 – Scratchey throat and at night mild leg aches

2.20.2021 – Still lots of nasal & throat congestion; still stiff achy right left hand at night. Pain in neck

3.3.2021 – Aching muscle in both arms; No appetite and dry scratchy throat

3.16.2021 – I notice still have chills at times. Lack energy.

3.23.2021 – Just slerping all day and cant slerp at night. No psin or other symptoms. Very ired, no energy.

10.27.2021 – Sleepiness

10.28.2021 – Mild Headache, achey arm; sleeping; tiredness

10.29.2021 – Only less sleepiness; no aches

10.31.2021 – Sleepyness; chills

Therapeutic response unexpected, Dehydration and Hypersomnia

12.24.2020 – I felt chills and sweating but no fever day of injection only

12.25.2020 – Thirsty no appetite. Food makes me nauseas and still a little achey but feel 75% way better than yesterday! I was miserable yesterday.

12.26.2020 – Just mild headache and no appetite

12.28.2020 – I still do not have an appetite. Feel very thirsty. Every time I begin to eat food I get nauseas and I have diarrhea w the food. So I have been drinking Gatorade and juice w water

1.22.2021 – Small rashes popped out in very small patches. But they look like little clusters. Fever comes n goes but is slowly degrading Dr recommended reporting this to my PCM/ NAVY - NAS Corpus Christi

1.24.2021 – Nights sweats

1.25.2021 – I am experiencing lots of insomnia for some reason...

1.26.2021 – Insomnia, feel waaaaay better!

4.25.2021 – Since yesterday I have been experiencing small dizzy spells. I had 2 yesterday 4-24-21. One at 7am and another on at 1745. They only last a couple mins. Then it goes away,

11.26.2021 – Itchy a lot.

10.26.2022 – Extremely fatigued and very dehydrated. Most of all. Sooo fatigued and sleeping a lot. Body aches

Psoriasis, Neck pain and Arthralgia

3.6.2021 – Tiny pains in leg (calf), that go away

3.8.2021 – Yesterday and today work up with severe pain between my shoulder blades, but could have been sleep position. Only reporting because Im hearing the same thing from a coworker who got the same vaccine.

3.9.2021 – Shoulder pain on waking again (both) but not as bad as yesterday. Maybe red herring.

3.25.2021 – Noticed some psoriasis on arms and legs. Rare for me. Very minor. I took an antibody test at 20 days post vaccine and I am now IgG and IgM positive for covid19 (was not previously) after testing neg PCR every week since taking first antibody test yay

11.5.2021 – Neck shoulder sore

11.1.2022 – I received the bivalent Pfizer vaccine on 22sep2022 and experienced a large (for me ) psoriasis outbreak. Then I remember my last booster was related to psoriasis outbreak as well. I don't recall if I had psoriasis for 1st moderna booster, or J&J

Swollen tongue, Vision blurred and Sinus disorder

1.26.2021 – I had blurry vision for about three days after receiving the injection. Also I have been bothered with sinus.

2.8.2021 – 17 hours after I received 2nd vaccine I had an allergic reaction. I began itching on my arms , on my head, my throat, my tongue felt like it was swelling. Also I had a headache and my sinuses were feeling strange.

2.15.2021 – Started massaging the area where I got the shot and feeling of electricity running down my arm anytime I move it.

5.9.2021 – Right arm and wrist pain. ER in 4-11-21 due to to something in right wrist snapped and excruciating pain went up arm. Electricty feeling runs down right arm. Still have pain in right arm. Headaches on left side of head.

Smoke sensitivity, Lower respiratory tract infection and Peripheral swelling

3.4.2021 – Exactly one week after getting the vaccination, I got a rash on my arm that progressed over the next few days to covering my entire upper arm, was moderately swollen and moderately painful. It is 90% resolved now, one week later.

6.17.2021 – I got a really bad cold about 2 weeks ago. I had a negative Covid test on day one of the cold.

5.14.2022 – I developed a very bad cold that has gone to my chest. All Covid tests were negative.

10.21.2022 – Mild runny nose and mild sore throat. I had negative home Covid tests, and it was probably more due to the fact that Seattle had terrible wildfire smoke for a long

Gallbladder rupture, Pneumothorax and Arthropod bite

4.7.2021 – Rash or bug bites along both arms and legs. Itchy. Last night the looked like welts. Lotion made the itchiness worse. Today they look more like bug bites and I had been at the (b)(6) on Sunday. Otherwise I feel fine.

3.17.2022 – Constant runny nose. Cough. Weight loss of 15 pounds Visited regular internist for blood tests. Diagnosed as dehydrated. Will be seeing digestive specialist to determine if the is a reason I may not be absorbing nutrients from meals

Joint noise, Ventricular extrasystoles and Flank pain

3.27.2021 – Felt spacey for about 7-8 hrs from 4 am

4.1.2021 – New onset TMJ pain, clicking, near-locking last night. Never had before, really doubt it has anything to do with vaccine, but just in case....

10.29.2021 – A number of very palpable PVCs on 10/25 and 10/26 PCP appt scheduled

11.12.2021 – Continuation of irregular heartbeat at random intervals

11.3.2022 – Varying aches and pains - hips, side, shoulder. Don't know if it's age (70), weekend warrior, or what. I've been tired a lot, sleeping more hours at night than I used to.

Frequent bowel movements, Nasal discomfort and Oxygen saturation decreased

2.2.2021 – (Also I noticed my skin was mildly itchy on days 1-3 (no rash). Thought it was just dry skin but thought I should mention it. No itching recently

2.24.2021 – Frequent BMs (not diarrhea)

2.25.2021 – General malaise. Also, for yesterday when my fever was higher, I should have reported higher than normal resting heart rate (95-118) and at one point lower O2 sats (88-92)

2.26.2021 – Dizziness; abdominal discomfort (not pain)/constipation

2.27.2021 – Lower leg cramp; short period of rapid heart rate (156, for less than a minute this evening)

3.2.2021 – Nose/Throat is a little scratchy today (feels a little like beginning of a cold)

5.25.2021 – Diagnosed with diabetes 5/24/2021 (dont think this is due to COViD or the vaccine) Received email from doctor with test results and treatment plan. Still need to follow up.

Musculoskeletal disorder, Bronchitis and Musculoskeletal stiffness

2.1.2021 – Itching around injection site - not severe just a bit bothersome

2.12.2021 – Ive had a bit of a stiff neck the last few days but I am unsure and highly doubt it is related to getting the vaccine.

10.15.2021 – I have developed an issue with my left shoulder. Certain movements, e.g. reaching behind my back to hook my bra, are painful. This may be worsening arthritis and not vaccine related. I am left-handed :)

3.25.2022 – I have had two bronchial infections but have not tested positive for COVID

Seronegative arthritis, Uveitis and Eye inflammation

1.24.2021 – I think these are arthritis related with weather front.

1.27.2021 – Arthritis: cold & snowy day

2.4.2021 – Have tendinitis & plantar fasciitis In a boot for 4-6 weeks In person with PCP & podiatrist

2.12.2021 – Scratchy throat

2.13.2021 – Bursitis

2.15.2021 – Didnt sleep well last night. Nightmare. Also experienced after 1st vaccine. Just one night.

2.18.2021 – I just noticed an oddly shaped bruise at injection site

3.25.2021 – Arthritic flare up. Tendinitis in foot.

8.12.2021 – One on my eyes stays inflamed for no apparent reason per medical & ophthalmology doctors. In house visits to medical & ophthalmology doctors

2.11.2022 – Uveitis Seronegative inflammatory arthritis Ophthalmologist

Rash papular, Myocardial infarction and Rash erythematous

1.26.2021 – My head feels a little itchy

1.28.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia, so not sure if the symptoms are my usual headache, pains

2.13.2021 – Headache

2.26.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia so this might be my normal muscle and body aches

3.1.2022 – My face had been breaking out in a rash starting with my cheeks, then spreading up to my forehead. It starts out red then turns into a bumpy rash

5.24.2022 – I've been having horrible leg and foot cramps.

11.8.2022 – Had mild heart attack on Sept. 13th

12.10.2022 – I have Fibromyalgia also and it's flaring up since I got the shot

12.12.2022 – I also have arthritis & fibromyalgia

Logorrhea, Feeling of despair and Mania

7.27.2021 – Insomnia

7.28.2021 – Brief mild chest ache

7.29.2021 – Transient patches of skin itchiness

7.30.2021 – Last night I felt odd like I was getting sick but felt better after eating supper. Today I have a mild ear ache.

7.31.2021 – Transient itches on exposed skin

8.1.2021 – transient creeping skin sensation, insomnia, threw out lower back

8.16.2021 – Transient skin-crawling sensations

8.18.2021 – few non-itchy raised skin spots, tinnitus, scratchy throat

8.19.2021 – insomnia

9.5.2021 – Transient joint pain in fingers, back, and feet

9.19.2021 – Joint aches on rising from sitting or lying

11.14.2021 – slight sore throat (probably allergies) on and off for weeks

2.13.2022 – Classic symptoms of omicron: initial headache and fatigue, then fever, chills, and body aches, then brain fog (chattiness, forgetfulness, near mania)

3.25.2022 – insomnia (awake since 2:15 AM)

3.26.2022 – Slight insomnia (11 PM to 12:30 AM)

3.27.2022 – Insomnia (2:15 to 4:00 AM)

3.28.2022 – Stomach ache reminiscent of pregnancy nausea

3.29.2022 – Ear ache, chest ache

3.30.2022 – Have had thrush-like overgrowth in mouth since recovering from COVID-19 in January

5.5.2022 – Insomnia, anxiety

Diverticulum, Hordeolum and Diverticulitis

12.24.2020 – Vertigo

12.27.2020 – Probably from too much rich Christmas food!

1.22.2021 – 24 hr after 2nd vaccine headache and tired. Took pepsid and ibuprofen and 3 hr nap. Felt great after nap. Thank you

2.16.2021 – Achy. Tired. Maybe a cold?

2.25.2021 – Headache

10.28.2021 – 9/13/21 got a stye. Still gave after 2 rds of Rx etc. optometrist said they've seen a lot. Maybe sequeala to vacinne? Still hasn't resolved

1.26.2022 – Cold

4.17.2022 – Monderate but probably diverticulosis which I've been dealing with for 2 weeks. Gastroenterologist

4.18.2022 – Gastroentrology problem. At ER now

4.19.2022 – Diverticulitis being treated finally! Internist in office

5.3.2022 – Diverticulitis returned. Eliminating problem. Not related to vacinne. Started in February before last booster.

Mobility decreased, Peripheral swelling and Myalgia

1.19.2021 – Probably due to the oatmeal

2.12.2021 – No I had them before I got my 2nd vaccine

2.15.2021 – These symptoms were in the last two day s was in bed and did not report them for last 2 days on my vcheck but took ibupropen and felt better today muscle pain in hip has subsided from last 2 days able to get out of bed and back to normal

2.25.2021 – Hip pain thats bad plan on seeing a doctor soon

8.12.2021 – My big toe is swollen for the last two weeks hope to see a doctor soon Waiting for appointment

Spinal cord compression, Spinal compression fracture and Chronic kidney disease

3.28.2021 – Severe lower back pain. Left side. Left leg, very swollen. Moderate pain, left knee. Had partial knee replacement in Oct. 2020. None of this is COVID-19 related.

4.4.2021 – Very dizzy, light headed, fatigued, stumbled but never fell. Sense, Tues. Checked B/P, Fri. 58/42. Stopped taking Lisinopril. B/P now 109/46. Feel strange.

4.20.2021 – Severe diarrhea past 5 days. Very bloated,very painful cramps, bad smelling gas, explosive diarrhea. Rectal bleeding, more then usual. Bright red.

4.6.2022 – Stage 4 Kidney disease. Lumber: severe pain, disc bulging on nerves, compression of vertebra, putting pressure on spinal column.