Their Stories

Productive cough, Diarrhea and Nausea

1.14.2021 – Stool was a little loose, but nothing concerning, and doesnt really fulfill the requirements for diarrhea. Not a big deal, but probably a result of the vaccine. Not a big deal.

3.17.2021 – Runny nose, productive chest cough, 2-3 days of Brain Fog. Lasted for over a week. Seemed like a very very mild case of COVID-19, but not enough to warrant a test. The brain fog basically cut out a day of productivity.

8.11.2021 – Potential breakthrough case around July 5. Symptoms included: nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, congestion, headache, body aches. Diarrhea and nausea lasted 5 days; congestion lasted about 10 days; other symptoms did not persist longer than a day or two.

Abnormal sensation in eye, Axillary mass and Tenderness

4.14.2021 – Eyes and throat FELT feverish but temp read normal, had 9am shot but by 6pm all I wanted to do was sleep.

4.15.2021 – Sore throat

4.17.2021 – Severe swelling under arm, pain and tenderness- started on Day 2 and has increased to hand sized knot by Day 4

4.18.2021 – Still some swelling and pain under arm in injection side.

4.19.2021 – Swelling under arm on injection side is WAY down, and virtually no pain.

4.21.2021 – Pain in lymph node under injection side but gets better with resting arm

5.19.2021 – Underarm of injection site has sharp pains

Thermal burn, Suicidal ideation and Crying

12.29.2020 – Nightmares, woke up with depression ( crying, feelings of doom) allergy like congestion ( face swollen, nose congested, watery eyes)

12.30.2020 – Pink eye like symptom in one eye

12.31.2020 – Severe depression. Pink eye like symptom in one eye

1.1.2021 – Depression. Suicidal thoughts

1.4.2021 – Depression and unusual anxiety

1.18.2021 – Terrible pain in my whole deltoid muscle in the front and back. Swelling/congestion on the right side of sinus/face. Same side as shot.

2.5.2021 – Reoccuring pain/constant ache at injection site and deltoid muscle on that side.

3.5.2021 – Pain in deltoid muscle( injection side) that hurts at night or cold.

4.25.2021 – Ive gotten 2 minor burns and theyve healed strangely. I'm going to see a dermatologist. The mild blisters, 2 seperate ones on two seperate incidents, healed into large masses of cells. Like aggressive healing response.

1.25.2022 – Cough, sore throat, fever

Abdominal distension, Abdominal pain upper and Decreased appetite

3.24.2021 – These started 3 days after and had a cough and sour throat

4.16.2021 – Mild head ache.. Back ache

4.17.2021 – Back pain slight headache

5.1.2021 – Since it attacked my stomach I've had stomach pains and I can't eat much and my body still hurts and the right side of my stomach hurts

5.10.2021 – Stomach ache cant eat much of anything the virus attack me in my stomach left side of head hurts maybe its a tooth ache

5.17.2021 – Stomach hurts when i eat get bloated have pains

Dental plaque, Rash erythematous and Constipation

3.22.2021 – I realize now that I have had moderate constipation since the vaccine. Lokkijg back this started the day after my vaccine. I had a bowel movement today finally. I also have had a sensation of having a hair caught in my throat since Saturday and today it is more pronounced. I also realize now that I should have reported a rash that appears on my face occasionally since Saturday March 20. It is red and extends across my cheeks and nose, sometimes with bumps. It feels warm but not itchy. Lasts an hour or so, sporadically.

3.23.2021 – The redness/rash on my face is better, the constipation has been relieved and the sensation of hair in my throat is much better.

4.1.2021 – I have been feeling general lethargy for the last 5 days or so. Ive also noticed my teeth feel like they need to be brushed more than twice per day, they get a filmy build up. Not sure whether these are related to the vaccine but worth mentionin

4.29.2021 – I have a recurring, periodic pain above my left hip. Not sure if this is related to the vaccine but dawned on me I should report it. Started about a week ago.

6.18.2021 – I dont know if these are related, could just be age! But for the past week my muscles around my joint are stiff and achy. For example, not my knee joints , but the muscles just above and around them. Not the elbow joint, but my forearm muscles.

Paresthesia oral, Thirst and Dry mouth

3.14.2021 – Extreme thirst

3.15.2021 – Thirst/dry mouth

3.16.2021 – At approx 72 hours after vaccine started having tingling in toes and fingers. Its not bad but still persists.

3.17.2021 – Tingling in hands & feet continues, especially when fatigued. The vaccine seems to have re-triggered symptoms Ive had in the past with post-concussion syndrome.

3.18.2021 – Tingling in feet

3.20.2021 – Tingling in hands and feet and now legs continues.

3.26.2021 – Tingling in legs, feet, hands

4.2.2021 – Tingling in hands and feet are persistent. At night increases to legs and lips. Feeling of heaviness in legs. Scheduled an EMG

4.9.2021 – Continuation of tingling in feet and hands. Neurological testing and in person doctor visit

4.25.2021 – Tingling and shooting prickles that began within 48 hours after the vaccine had subsided to some extent but are more pronounced this week. My doctor is aware; has done tests; has seen other patients with this reaction. Neurological testing and several consultations with doctor.

Mobility decreased, Swelling and Neck pain

2.28.2021 – Swollen lymph glands along collar bone. More swollen on side of injection arm

3.1.2021 – Swelling reported yesterday on neck/collar bone area still there but hasnt gotten bigger

3.2.2021 – Collar bone lymph glands swollen still

3.3.2021 – Collar bone lymph nodes still swollen

3.4.2021 – Still have swollen collarbone lymph bumps

3.5.2021 – Still swollen collarbone lymph nodes

3.6.2021 – Still swollen collarbone lymph bumps

3.13.2021 – I still have swollen lymph bumps on both collarbones. Bigger on side that I got the shot

3.20.2021 – I still have swollen lymph nodes on either side of my neck above the collar bone. They are the same size they have been since the day after my second shot. The shot arm side is larger then the other

3.27.2021 – I still have swollen lymph nodes above my collar bone near my neck. The same size as from the day after my shot and bigger on the side where I got my shot. When will they go away!!!

4.3.2021 – Still large lymph node bumps on neck above collarbone. Not getting better. Hard to turn neck and sore. Im also extra tired. Not sure its related. They have been there since day after 2nd shot. Have not decreased in size.

Furuncle, Limb mass and Throat irritation

5.5.2021 – Slight runny nose and slight scratchy throat

5.8.2021 – I was surprised that I felt unwell for up to 4 days after 1st vaccine. Am concerned about the booster on 5/31 as Ive heard the side affects are often worse than the 1st vaccine.

6.6.2021 – I did develop a large, painful cyst like bump with about a 1 inch diameter on the back of my right shoulder. This occurred the day after 2nd vaccination. I dont know if it is related. I received my first vacc on right arm, my 2nd vacc on my left arm

6.8.2021 – Have a quarter size diameter boil on back of right shoulder that appears to be getting bigger. I made Dr appoint. to have checked.

Micturition urgency and Pollakiuria

1.24.2021 – Urgent needs to urinate at times, and I've never experienced this before, the doctor said I am retaining water for some reason. Doctor office visit

1.28.2021 – Since the first vaccination, my doctor noticed i am holding in more than my usual water and having to urinate more. I am closely monitoring this as the doctor wanted to start me on a dieuretic but so far so good with 2nd vaccination. Office visit and yearly physical

Somnolence, Peripheral swelling and Asthenia

3.22.2021 – On 17 and 18 March, the two days after 2nd Pfizer innoculation, I did have a mild headache and some abnormal drowsiness. This text didn't appear for several days. I wrote inquiring why.

3.23.2021 – On the 8th of March, after Pfizer #1 but before #2, a swelling and soreness on my right large toe and top of foot appeared. It has persisted through now. I am seeing my doctor in two days to evaluate. I'm very active - low blood sugar, cholesterol, very minor alcohol. Not suspecting connection with vaccine, but since you asked. As noted above, in two days I'll see my doctor at her office in person.

Metamorphopsia, Impaired work ability and Vertigo

5.18.2021 – I am having more virtigo type symptoms. A couple of times I have been so dizy I got nauseous but did not throw up. A few headaches as well. I am working through it but thinking about setting up an appointment with my doctor.

7.27.2021 – I have a distortion in the vidion in my left eye. I have seen a specialist and there is no know cause or correction. Appeared after my 2nd shot. While I need to work and am dealing with it, very difficult to read emails without closing that eye. Eye specialist

Esophageal disorder, Limb injury and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

3.3.2021 – Lower body aches (upper legs and hips) but went away.

3.15.2021 – Reflux, esophagus seems worse, but do not think it is related to vaccine. Trying to get appointment.

9.1.2021 – Stiffness and muscle aches. Muscle aches with vaccine but did not attribute to vaccine at the time. At that time had several deep leg pains (near inside top of leg), but that went away after couple of weeks.

10.2.2021 – Little tiredness but not unusual.

10.15.2021 – First time in my life, my knees both hurt like what a bad arthritis might feel like. Lasted maybe five minutes and faded away. Strange feeling.

10.22.2021 – About two days of feeling overall ill (exactly two weeks to day of booster). Had had same thing after second vaccine but had not related at that time to vaccine.

12.31.2021 – Fatigue, hip hurts, body aches My primary care doctor

5.16.2022 – Overall fatigue, feeling of being unwell. Had this before but went away. Didn't think it was due to vaccine but happened again about two weeks out. Walking intermittently stiff.

10.20.2022 – Sick since Monday. Think caught from husband. Very bad sore throat, cough, sneezing, chest congestion. Visiting with my grandson who is a doctor.

Mean cell hemoglobin increased, Blood immunoglobulin G decreased and Vitamin B12 decreased

1.29.2022 – Ulcers in my mouth

1.30.2022 – Just the ulcers on my tongue which I got with covid before and I get any time I'm sick.

1.31.2022 – Ulcers on my tongue that I've gotten both times with covid and every time I'm sick.

2.1.2022 – Some new mouth ulcers. Added L-lysine. This is something I got both times I had covid

2.2.2022 – Ulcers are getting better, but I had a very bad asthma attack last night. I don't have asthma issues much unless I get sick. I had to do a steroid inhaler and my rescue inhaler.

3.9.2022 – My entire body has gone haywire. I'm experiencing muscle and nerve pain everywhere. My knees down are going numb. My eye lid on the left side of my face was hanging, I'm in crazy pain and heart palpitations and the doctors can't figure out why. Specialists

4.27.2022 – Serious back and neck issues, nerve pain and diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy

Pruritus, Nasopharyngitis and Respiratory tract congestion

1.29.2021 – I have been having skin itching issues since fall and have seen an allergist but they came up with no explanation for the itching. The all over body itching was worse than usual last night after dose 2 but no hives or swelling. Took Benadryl but it didnt help much.

7.29.2021 – Cold symptoms - headache, sore throat, cough, runny nose, stuffed up. No fever or loss or smell or taste. Had negative COVID-19 PCR test today.

Cataract operation complication, Cataract operation and Sensitivity to weather change

2.3.2021 – My teeth are cold and hot sensitive. This is new to me. I also had chills and fever and aches yesterday.

4.29.2022 – Very slight headache.

5.21.2022 – Had cataract surgery on Tuesday and I am experiencing double vision. My doctor says it will go away but I feel Nauseous when looking out both eyes. Probably has nothing to do with the vaccine but thought I should mention it.

7.23.2022 – Approximately a month after I had my fourth vaccination I had cataract surgery. My left eye was done first and I developed double vision. My doctor said it was very rare it cleared up within two weeks. My second I was done two weeks later and again I Visits back to my eye doctor.

10.22.2022 – I had a stroke. I am fine with no residual affects from it. While in the hospital they tested me for Covid and told me I Tested positive for Covid. I had no symptoms. I was feeling a bit dizzy in the head and decided I should go to emergency while in the emergency room I began to be dumb and my left leg and left arm. I could not raise either. I was given the treatment for stroke if it's within three hours and then

Body temperature decreased, Gastric disorder and Sinus headache

3.7.2021 – Inhection area still a bit warmer than same area on other arm

5.7.2021 – Sinus headaches and gastric issues yesterday and today in a.m.

11.10.2021 – On 1st two days had chills from below normal temperature, as in 97°. Never had a fever. Never above 98.8°.

4.29.2022 – Low grade fever after checkin yesterday. Was gone by bedtime.

5.11.2022 – Sore throat, low grade fever overnight. Like virus I had end of March. Negatively at home Covid19 test.

5.18.2022 – Tested positive for covid last Thursday.

Frequent bowel movements, Sleep disorder and Decreased appetite

2.6.2021 – Headache for 3 days(worst part)-severe chills at sleep(2days)-light cough-lack of appetite

2.7.2021 – Lack of appetite, defecating more, continued headache, slight cough.

2.8.2021 – Slight cough, runny nose(a little).

6.24.2022 – Pain underneath my left arm pit wheras, the 2nd booster was injected in my left deltoid myscle. Also, feeling lightheaded since, the injection on 6-22-22. On the even8ng after thecinjection on 6-22-22, I woke up at 3:18, 5:58am from the pain in my ar

6.25.2022 – Pain underneath my left arm-pjt is improving. I NEVER had that pain with the 3 previous Moderna shots. Those 3 shots wete given to me by my (b)(6) Health clinucians. This 2nd Moderna booster was given to me by the pharmacist at Waldgreens

6.26.2022 – Mild pain underneath my left armpit(gland?).2nd Moderna booster was taken on 6-22-22 in the left deltoid muscle.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Cold sweat and Feeling cold

3.3.2021 – Heart beat higher than normal. Not overly concerned but watching carefully.

3.12.2021 – Large red, itchy rash just below injection site, approx 2.5 x 6 since Monday. Also, today I'm feeling tired & have slightly elevated heart rate but no fever.

3.26.2021 – Elevated heart rate.

3.27.2021 – Rapid heartbeat.

3.29.2021 – Woke up clammy, weak & light-headed all day.

3.30.2021 – light-headed

4.9.2021 – Extremely itchy rash on stomach started on day 10 thry day 13 but is much better.

4.17.2021 – Itchy body, dizzy with a dull headache. Also, persistant weariness requiring rest between usual daily activities.

5.5.2021 – Redness of the feet, all the way to the ankles. Tingling in early AM before rising. Have noticed it before but thought it might be athlete's foot. Doctor did bloodwork but reason found.

6.29.2021 – Very red feet, especially toes. Visited Primary Care Provider.

5.18.2022 – Weakness

11.15.2022 – Really bad head cold turned out to be covid. Felt cold, had headache, low grade fever, runny nose, nasal drainage, scratchy throat, chest congestion.

Panic attack, Middle insomnia and Abdominal pain lower

3.16.2021 – Rash in the left armpit, short shooting pain into armpit

3.24.2021 – Had a rash and pain in the left arm pit which is gone this week. Had 3 nighttime panic attacks with elevated blood pressure. Feeling anxious

4.8.2021 – Weakness and dizziness

4.9.2021 – Intense lower abdomen pain, like premenstrual intense cramps

4.10.2021 – Panic attack

4.11.2021 – Waking up at night, anxiety

4.12.2021 – Migren headache, did not go away after 500 mg Tylenol

4.13.2021 – Lightheaded

4.21.2021 – Joint pain: knees and ankles Headache on Sunday with high BP

5.5.2021 – Knee and ankle pain

5.19.2021 – Pain in a foot, swollen feet, tiredness in legs. I cant walk much

7.7.2021 – Joints pain, leg pain, frequent headaches

10.7.2021 – Frequent headaches, neck pain

Intestinal perforation, Abdominal abscess and Septic shock

9.15.2021 – unrelated to covid. i had SBO, bowel perforation, gram negative septic shock and intraabdominal abscesses. i had 2 surgeries, 2 interventional procedures to drain abscesses and 8 wks IV antibiotics. Have recovered fully.

10.29.2021 – these questions are coming a week after my booster. on the morning after my booster i felt fatigued and chilled.

11.19.2021 – dysuria and urinary frequency

4.18.2022 – I got my shot a week ago and feel fine today. on day of the booster I felt slightly unwell and chilly and had a sore arm. i was better the following day and the sore arm was gone the day after that

5.23.2022 – started with pruritis around 2 wks ago. now dermatographia, wheal and flare lesions, urticaria and possibly one episode of exercise-induced asthma (bout of coughing with exercise that immediately resolved on stopping exercise.)

Peripheral coldness, Alopecia and Muscle spasms

1.13.2021 – Feet numbing.. very very cold feeling in the feet

1.14.2021 – Feet for some reason are very very cold

1.15.2021 – Feet are finally Warmer but foot cramps

2.13.2021 – This is being reported a week later as I received no check in last week I had these symptoms the feb 6 weekend

2.27.2021 – Losing my hair. Have an Appt to be seen next week . Hair stylist has confirmed that there is a definite hair loss from last seen in January after my first shot Jan 9, now that I have have the 2nd shot ..as of Feb 6 it is clearly seen of the hair loss

3.13.2021 – Hair loss

3.20.2021 – Hair loss .. doctor appointment scheduled for April

Chapped lips, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Aphonia

3.23.2021 – Joint pain and extreme fatigue, barely able to work and collapsed when I got home, not able to make myself dinner or take the dog for a walk

4.20.2021 – Congestion, lost voice, migraines, fatigue, diarrhea, swollen joints

4.27.2021 – Migraines

5.11.2021 – Worsening migraines and fatigue

9.28.2021 – Chronic cracked lips

11.13.2021 – Absolute exhaustion to the point of falling asleep on lunch break at work and falling asleep within 1-2 hours of getting home and still just feeling wiped out

Mood swings, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Tenderness

4.13.2021 – Tenderness in armpit of arm I received shot in

4.27.2021 – Menstrual cycle started 10+ days sooner than expected and was heavier than usual with more cramping and mood swings.

5.11.2021 – 36 hours after receiving the 2nd shot, my arm at the location became very hot, swollen, red and very painful to touch. my arm was also very painful to move. This resolved within 120 hrs.

11.3.2021 – Non productive cough, sore throat and body aches, period cycles are running much longer or much shorter (26 days to 39 days) than before the vaccine.

Fungal foot infection, Ingrowing nail and Polymyalgia rheumatica

1.26.2021 – I did have some muscle pain in my left hip today but it is probably from other activity, not a reaction to vaccine

1.29.2021 – Left hip has pain & cant hold much weight

2.14.2021 – Occasional ear ache

2.15.2021 – Intermittent earache

2.16.2021 – Intermittent ear ache and jaw pain, sore left thigh

2.17.2021 – Continuing slight ear ache

2.18.2021 – Still very intermittent ear ache

3.4.2021 – Left leg/hip pain & weakness

3.18.2021 – Pain in hips

5.13.2021 – Carpal tunnel in my right hand. Tendinitis in my right arm (below elbow) Saw 2 doctors - internal medicine & Orthopedic P.A.

8.12.2021 – Pain and weakness in right hand increased. Left shoulder pain during night - had to sleep partially sitting up. Hamstrings sore and tight. Left toe apparent fungus caused ingrown toenail. All problems being treated by doctors & physical therapist

10.5.2021 – I scraped the arm the day before I got my shot. The area is quite painful - more than I would have expected.

10.7.2021 – I was taking Aleve with breakfast and supper because we are in the process of moving. I'm now taking 4 to 6 Tylenol a day so my real pain may be some what masked

12.31.2021 – Dizzy when I look skyward. Primary doctor's office told me to go to emergency room. Scan found no problem. I'll be seen in 2022 for possible inner ear problem

4.1.2022 – Diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica Many tests & doctor visits

10.1.2022 – Bursitis in my right hip and some pain in my left hip. Also increased neuropathy in my feet In office primary care and physical therapy

Angioplasty, Coronary artery occlusion and Coronary arterial stent insertion

4.6.2021 – Bad sore throat, some nasal congestion & discharge, some coughing, some headache. I have that yucky contagious feel. Staying home from work & awaiting COVID test results. Pharmacy COVID test whuch is pending

4.20.2021 – Lightheadedness

10.20.2021 – I had a 70% blockage in my heart, mid-LAD, so angioplasty & stent. I'm sure it's unrelated to vaccine. Outpatient hospital procedure...amazing.

4.19.2022 – Angioplasty & Mid-LAD heart stent 9/17/21. I have A-Fib; after stent, I had no arrhythmias for months, until I received COVID booster 12/2/21 and within 24 hours had fever, chills, and A-Fib episode. Also had gallblader removed 3/25/22. Surgeries

Colitis microscopic, Anxiety and Influenza

4.27.2021 – Most likely from not sleeping well last night - my son kept me awake

4.28.2021 – I have inflammatory bowel disease so this is common for me during a flare or if I eat something that bothers me

5.14.2021 – Just my lymphocytic colitis flare up. His is common and most likely not related to the vaccine.

5.24.2021 – Headache is probably due to hormones. I had a ton of anxiety today.

5.25.2021 – I think the rash on my arm is covid arm although it happened a day and a half after moderna shot.

11.19.2021 – Covid, flu, or common cold symptoms a couple of weeks ago. No test was taken so unsure what it was. Lasted about 4 days.

Lip swelling, Swelling face and Swelling

2.6.2022 – On 11/13/21 I started experiencing severe hives with intense itching, rash, and swelling. At 3 am on 11/14/21 I started experiencing swelling of my jaws and lips. At that time I went to the ER. Though I felt better for a few hours it got worse later. My primary care physician referred me to an allergy specialist. All recommended tests so far are normal including allergy tests. I still experience itching. I am taking two allegra 180 mg tablets and two pepcid 20 mg tablets to control my hives.

2.6.2022 – I started experiencing severe hives 9 days after I received my Moderna booster dose. The condition is persisting even now. Upon advice of an allergy specialist I am taking 2 allegra 180 mg and 2 pepcid 20 mg tablets daily. On 11/15/21 my pcp prescribed predisone for 14 days to control my hives. In addition to the steroid I was asked to take allegra and pepcid both of which I am taking daily now.

Diaphragmalgia, Furuncle and Pulmonary pain

4.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my neck and armpit.

4.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes. Today in the armpit only, it is very sore in the armpit of the shot.

4.20.2021 – Still have swelling and pain in the lymphnodes in my armpit. Much less noticeable today.

4.21.2021 – Still pain and swelling in yhe lymph nodes of my armpit.

4.23.2021 – Still swelling in my armpit. Unable to lay on that side. Causes pain after a few seconds.

4.24.2021 – Still slight armpit swelling

5.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes and pain in my mid back. Dizzy spells from the fatigue.

5.11.2021 – Rash that was around injection site has turned to a large bruise. Still itchy

12.21.2021 – Whole body aches. Pain and itching in both armpits, pain in shoulders/back/diaphram lung area, extreme fatigue

12.22.2021 – Swollen lymph in armpit

12.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit

11.3.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes armpit of injection arm.

11.4.2022 – Sore swollen lymph nodes in armpit of shot side

11.5.2022 – Swelling and pain in armpit lymph nodes

11.6.2022 – Sore swollen lymph in armpit

11.7.2022 – I have developed a boil in the armpit of the shot. In the area of the swollen lymph.

11.9.2022 – Boil under arm of injection site. Where lymph was painful.

11.30.2022 – The boil that appeared under the arm of my vaccine is being treated with antibiotics due to continued growth.

Mood altered, Hunger and Lip swelling

2.7.2021 – Yesterday right after the shot, my neck felt stiff. My lips were slightly numb but not swollen. I had a fever of 99.4 F. Today it is 98.4. Yesterday I had slight chills and the beginning of a headache, but it didn't get bad. Slight stomach distress and hungry at the same time. Ate foid with no problem.

2.8.2021 – Not today, thanks!

2.9.2021 – Lips a little numb. Crankiness.

2.10.2021 – Probably unrelated. My right ankke is swolleand painful so ai'm taking it easy. I'm not as cranky as I was yesterday. Lips don't feel swollen today.n

2.12.2021 – Dizzy last night but not too much. OK today, but tired.

Initial insomnia, Telemedicine and Vertigo

3.31.2021 – I had difficulty falling to sleep after I got the shot on the first night.

4.4.2021 – Continue daily monitoring and recording of my blood pressure

4.5.2021 – None

4.27.2021 – Got my 2nd shot today. No issues today thus far.

5.25.2021 – I felt dizziness (vertigo) nausea and vomiting on the morning of 23 May. Had a virtual consul with my PCM on 24 May and was prescribed meclizine 12.5MG for dizziness. Today, 25 May, I had slight fever (99 degrees). Still experiencing some dizziness.