Their Stories

Acute myeloid leukemia, Pelvic pain and Eye infection

4.22.2021 – Numbness and tingling from my face to feet on my left side

4.23.2021 – Still some tingling on my left side of my body

4.27.2021 – My injection was a week ago and Im still experiencing left sided paresthesia from face to foot

5.6.2021 – Intercostal pain

6.3.2021 – Eye infection and still some intermittent neuropathy on my left side

4.22.2022 – Continuing neuropathy

5.10.2022 – Tingling / neuropathy like before

5.23.2022 – Body aches- joint pain Nerve pain /hand trembling

6.6.2022 – Lower right pelvic pain and back pain Some pins and needles

Flushing, Body temperature increased and Ear pain

3.15.2021 – I felt flushed for a short period of time but didnt have a temperature. Fine now.

10.10.2021 – The day after my shots I get a pain in my right hip all 3 times so I think it's from my shot. It hurts like heck for 2-3 days. Then stops and nothing after that. Strange but I don't think it's a coincidence.

10.11.2021 – Woke up tired but ok now.

5.8.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on May 7. I have a really sore throat, my ears hurt and my head hurt yesterday. My temp was only 99.5 My doctor did a Covid test

Myalgia, Chills and Arthralgia

3.4.2021 – Yes but not today. I developed muscle and joint pain, chills, headache an fever 10 minutes after I had my first injection. I felt so ill and it started in 10 minutes, I had a COVID test (negative) COVID test

3.7.2021 – I want to mind you I had fever chills aches headache within 10 minutes of mt fist shot on February 28. I was too ill to log on to this sie it lasted more than [phone] hours

3.22.2021 – On 1st shot had excruciating symptoms within a few minutes of vaccination, on second mild

3.25.2021 – Minor symptoms after my 2nd injection. Severe symptoms immediately after first injection.

Postpartum state, Breast feeding and Pregnancy

4.16.2021 – Aching hand joints. I did have fatigue but I have a 7 month old so to be fair not sure thats related to the vaccine. I did wake up at 4am shivering and had a temperature of 101F. Tylenol brought it back down, and a nap made me feel a lot better. I am breastfeeding too.

4.18.2021 – I had night sweats and a headache overnight. I took a Tylenol and headache did not return. Felt normal all day. Arm still a little sore at injection site but getting better every day.

4.20.2021 – Headaches happen overnight.

10.17.2021 – Heavier periods but i am post partum.

2.8.2022 – Cold symptoms - sore throat & stuffy/runny nose.

4.7.2022 – Cold symptoms.

10.30.2022 – Headache could be due to menstrual cycle.

Abdominal rigidity, Neuropathy peripheral and Muscular weakness

3.16.2021 – Sore glands, stiffness in whole body, severe brain fog

10.22.2021 – Cough,sore throat,headache,swollen glands and lymph nodes, body aches, harder to breathe,

11.5.2021 – Sore throat, congestion, ear pain, large glands. Large lymph nodes.

3.25.2022 – Covid long haul. Severe headache, swollen glands, ear pain, severe abdominal spasms and pain,muscle pain and weakness. Neuropathy worse. No appetite, weakness, fatigue

7.16.2022 – Sore throat no appetite severe diarrhea belly pain muscle pain

Skin graft, Basal cell carcinoma and Neoplasm malignant

3.23.2021 – You might want to know that I have three types of cancer which makes me anemic. As a result I struggle with fatigue most of the time. The COVID shot just made it worse for now.

9.18.2021 – I spent six nights in the hospital with an infection of unknown origin. I was dismissed on July 28th and am still trying to get some strength and energy back. I just stopped using a cane a few days ago. The doctors have no clue as to what happened.

3.20.2022 – Lung infection and later squamous cell carcinoma and invasive basal cell in close proximity which ultimately required a graft.

Rash pruritic, Abdominal pain upper and Rash

4.27.2021 – Have had a rash on wrist (opposite arm for injection; started Sunday night) but it is going away. (Might have been from traces of poison ivy oils on garden gloves used earlier on Sunday).

5.7.2021 – Stomachache (not sure why)

5.20.2021 – Note: had these symptoms starting 12 hours after getting 2nd shot; taking 200 mg ibuprofen helped, lasted 24 hours, although since then (afte lasting 24 hours, until now, have had a little residual muscle soreness

6.3.2021 – Itching and rash (on legs, ankles, wrists, hands); responded to over-the-counter anti-itch medications (calandryl, etc).

Renal disorder, Throat irritation and Sneezing

1.18.2021 – I have osteoarthritis.Have had 2 knee and 2 hip replacements

2.10.2021 – On Saturday 02/06/21 I had a fever of 99.6, chills, scratching throat and tired. All symtoms receeded the next day : 02/06/21. Thank you

8.6.2021 – Kidney problem

2.27.2022 – Sneezing, runny nose, coughing and tired I have been tested for COVID-19 4 times this month. All negative. No fever or sore throat

5.14.2022 – Allergies Sneezing, coughing, runny nose

5.20.2022 – My allergies are still bothering me.

Hip arthroplasty, Abdominal pain lower and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.1.2021 – Just my regular aches and pains.

3.2.2021 – Painful neck

3.3.2021 – Stiff painful neck

3.4.2021 – Neck pain, dr sent rx of muscle relaxer

3.12.2021 – Pain in thigh along with neck. Dr office visit

3.29.2021 – Vomiting may have been from tangerine I ate because this happened once before

4.9.2021 – Had hip replacement surgery on Apr 5th.

4.24.2021 – Had hip replacement surgery on April 5, 2021. Not related to vaccine.

6.25.2021 – Had hip replacement surgery in April. Surgery

9.26.2021 – Pain in left hip area and lower left gut area.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Wheezing and Asthma

6.12.2021 – Under arm is very sore also

1.17.2022 – Chest pain and wheezing. Sore throat.

1.18.2022 – Wheezing, chest pain, throat hurts

1.19.2022 – Chest pain, shortness of breathe wheezing

1.20.2022 – Asthma flared up, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath

1.21.2022 – Stillhaving some wheezing

1.28.2022 – I have asthma anyway 2 days after vaccine, i started wheezing and short of breathe for 7 full days, ended up in hospital for breathing treatment. Tested negative 2 times for Covid. Dont know if it was from vaccine like dr said. Out of school for 11 d

Plantar fasciitis, Blood cholesterol increased and Cardiac disorder

3.16.2021 – Heart rhythm bijimini

3.17.2021 – Dehydrated

3.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under injection arm and still having heart palpitations from dehydration Following up with PCP tomorrow and cardiologist on Monday.

3.20.2021 – Difficult to breathe; out of breath

3.21.2021 – Cough and out of breath

3.29.2021 – Heart palpitations

4.6.2021 – Inflammation in my feet - plantar fasciitis.

4.7.2021 – Fever

4.9.2021 – Physical therapist

4.12.2021 – Continued night sweats

4.27.2021 – I have a sore throat with pockets (according to the doctor), fever, congestion, runny nose. I dont think it was caused by the vaccine though.

5.4.2021 – Congestion, fever, sore throat. I contracted Hand foot and mouth disease.

5.18.2021 – High cholesterol

10.5.2021 – Swollen glands under my arms and numbness and tingling in my arm, feet, and ankles.

10.6.2021 – Numbness in hand, wrist, arm and feet and ankles

11.18.2021 – My lymph nodes are angry and I am having to use a lymphedema pump and sleeve. Ultrasound

Diverticulitis, Confusional state and Gait disturbance

2.6.2021 – Nerve pain at site of previous shingles

2.7.2021 – Continued shingles like nerve pain, using topical lidocaine and ibuprofen. Pharmacist

2.8.2021 – Still shingle like nerve pain, but lessening.

2.15.2021 – Arm became itchy on the night of the last check-in, Red rash next day near injection site.

3.1.2021 – Shingles like nerve pain just started again where I had shingles years ago. It happened after the first one but a week out.

3.6.2021 – Itching and shingle like pain in area where I had shingles 11 years ago. I got this one week after the first dose also.

3.14.2021 – Itching and burning along previous Shingles path

3.23.2021 – Foot redness and itching starting in the evening for three consecutive nights. Extended to leg rash/hives on legs, buttocks and arms and hands. Second night excruciating itching that kept me awake for hours. Doctor prescribed Benadryl/better last eve

5.30.2021 – Forgetfulness, mild confusion, slight imbalance when walking. CT scan and other tests negative for stroke or UTI. Primary care nurse check, to doctor, to CT scan at hospital, follow up with primary, urinalysis.

11.22.2021 – Increased Shingles like symptoms

11.29.2021 – Shingles like symptoms that I got after the two vaccines and the booster came back with a vengeance after a first time yearly infusion of Zoledronic Acid on November 20, also have muscle and joint aches.

5.14.2022 – Diverticulitis

5.23.2022 – Hip joint ache for three days

10.24.2022 – Fell while running

Iritis, Uveitis and Cold sweat

12.18.2020 – General malaise today and a little queasy off and on flushed feeling and a headache that medicine hasn't really helped

12.19.2020 – Nauseated the first night with bad headache mild arm soreness still today and mild headache fatigue

12.20.2020 – Flushed feeling still mild To moderate headache off and on

12.21.2020 – No headache today mild aches back and legs

1.8.2021 – Arm feels stiff

1.10.2021 – Tried to take a shower and felt dizzy like I was going to faint and sweat popped out all over me had to lay back down

1.11.2021 – Sweaty clammy

1.28.2021 – I ran a fever up to 102 and ran one for 4 days with body aches and chills and extreme fatigue I had been back to work one shift I went to the dr was covid and flu negative

2.4.2021 – I run a low grade fever every evening /night it ranges from 99.6-100.4 it is gone by morning now

2.11.2021 – Still continue to run a low grade fever at night between 99-100 most of the time my second shot was on Jan 7

2.18.2021 – Still run a low grade fever in the evening/night since and vaccine

1.7.2022 – I have had iritis/uveitis in my eyes starting in July and am still dealing with the aftermath and under treatment for it I've also had an increase in all over muscle joint pain I've seen a dr for

Muscle contracture, Cystitis and Heart rate irregular

1.13.2021 – Resting heart rate increased from 59 bpm to 65,66,67.

2.10.2021 – I was not given an appointment for Second Vaccination!!!!! They said they would notify me!!!!!!!Also,I have a bladder infection.

2.20.2021 – No appetite.

2.21.2021 – slight headache

3.19.2021 – The muscle in left arm where I had both vaccinations is sore when I use it.

4.2.2021 – Muscles in left arm where vaccines were given are contracting of their own volition in brief spasms.

2.19.2022 – Heart irregularities and palpations

Substance use, Injury and Diabetes mellitus

4.28.2021 – I HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESURE DIABETIC ASMATIC SOME ARTHRITIS LOWER BACK PAIN I TAKE MEDICATION PILLS FOR ALL EXCEPT BACK PAIN I USE CANNABIS FOR THAT THE PILLS I TAKE COMBINED GIVE SIDE AFFECTS SIMILAR TO COVID19 IT GETS CONFUSING WHAT ARE SIDE AFFECTS OF THE PILLS OR WHAT I DO UNDERSTAND THE SIDE AFFECTS OF CANNABIS I DON'T WHANT TO BE A STATISTIC OF THE OPIOID PILL EPADEMIC

5.26.2021 – CHEST PAIN GOES AWAY WHEN I REST

6.4.2021 – STILL MINOR CHEST PAIN AT TIMES

6.18.2021 – STILL TALKING MEDICATION FOR ASMA, HIGH BLOOD PRESURE, DIABETES, AND ULCER MEDICATION NEW THE SIDE AFFECTS OF MY MEDICATION ARE SIMILAR TO COVID SYMPTOMS LIKE ITCHY THROUGHOUT DIZZINESS TIREDNESS I SMOKE & DRINK WEED TO ELLIVIATE THE SIDE AFFECTS

6.24.2021 – STILL SLITE CHEST PAIN SCHEDULED A ELECTROCARDIOGRAM 6-9-21 STARTED NEW PRESCRIPTION BUPROPION AND PATCHES TO QUIT SMOKING

7.2.2021 – DIZZY TIRED IM ON A PERSCRIPTION NIGGATEEN PATCH STOPING SMOKING SO A LITTLE ANXIOUS IRRITATED CHEST PAIN IS NOT AS BAD SINCE I STARTED THE PATCH AND THE SIDE AFFECTS OF ALL THE OTHER PERSCRIPTIONS I TAKE HAVE A SAFE 4th OF JULY

11.18.2021 – SINCE MY LAST CHECK IN A FEW MONTHS AGO I'VE BEEN PRESCRIBED NITROGLYCERIN BUT I DON'T TAKE IT UNLESS I REALLY REALLY NEED IT I QUITE SMOKING CIGARETTES I STILL SMOKE AND DRINK CANIBIS 2 TO 3 JOINTS A DAY FOR ARTHRITIS AND OTHER PAIN I HAVE

6.30.2022 – SLIGHT CHEST, PAIN RIGHT SHOULDER PAIN ARTHRITIS AND INJURY, MID BACK PAIN KNEE DISCOMFORT LEFT AND RIGHT RING FINGER ASMATIC I BELIEVE I REPORTED THESE SYMPTOMS B4 HAVE A GREAT AND WONDERFUL DAY ???????????

9.30.2022 – HEART CONGRATULATIONS

Sluggishness, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Burning sensation

3.29.2021 – Slight lightheadedness

4.2.2021 – Extreme itching on back, arms, neck & blotches on back

4.3.2021 – More likeitchy hives mostly on back not as bad today

4.4.2021 – Itching

5.10.2021 – Very sluggish with muscle soreness

5.24.2021 – Migraines & severe nausea & muscle pains

7.19.2021 – Burning pains in legs...mostly down fronts...and severe joint pain & burning.

10.20.2021 – Headaches, nausea, coughing, chest congestion, extreme tiredness, sinus infection & drainage, severe allergies, acid reflux, trouble breathing, asthma symptoms, increased anxiety and depression. Urgent care

Skin lesion, Diplopia and Blister

4.5.2021 – Blisters continue to form. Primarily on hands and fingers. Doctor visit in person today

4.12.2021 – Blister-like lesions are still present.

4.19.2021 – Hands continue to have lesions. They have not improved, in fact have spread. Seems to be mainly on hands and fingers. I plan to have an evaluation by a dermatologist. Waiting for in person evaluation by dermatologist. Primary physician has suggested I have a biopsy by dermatologist

4.26.2021 – Eczema lesions on hands and fingers. In person visit with dermatologist

5.3.2021 – Lesions remain though cortisone med continues to be applied. No improvement noted.

6.21.2021 – Migraine-like headache, nausea and vomiting, diplopia. In person appointment with internist, MRI, in-personal ophthalmologist visit.

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Mobility decreased and Myalgia

2.10.2021 – Still have pain lifting my right arm up.

2.11.2021 – Left shoulder remains painful if I lift my left arm up to the side more than 90 degrees. But that is an improvement over yesterday.

3.1.2021 – My initial left shoulder pain was gone by 6th day. Two days later, sharp pain at front of left shoulder joint. 5 days later, went to orthopedist - diagnosis was SIRVA. Pain receding - taking ibuprofen. Hopefully full mobility soon. 3 weeks post va Made appointment with orthopedist

3.10.2021 – Muscle pain just in my right shoulder when I try to raise my arm.

Retinal artery occlusion, Visual impairment and Hypersomnia

2.24.2021 – Slight chest pain

2.26.2021 – Have slept more than usual.

2.27.2021 – Doing normal activities. Still feeling a little more tired as is my husband who had his shot at the same time.

2.28.2021 – I walked eight miles but slept almost ten hours. I think Im still feeling very slight tiredness.

3.1.2021 – Still struggling to complete my 8 mile walk after a week. Think my energy may be getting better.

3.29.2021 – I was tired and slept 12 hours a night for several days after the shot. I had a mild headache for 1.5 days as well as a sore arm. Have been fine since.

6.23.2021 – Change in eyesight. Considering that Im 72 and had two cataract surgeries last year this is most likely not relevant. Regular office visit

10.28.2021 – No

4.18.2022 – I had a BRAO in my left eye on April 12, six days after the fourth shot. That's a Branch Retinol Artery Occlusion. Then was sent to ER lab for bloodwork.

4.20.2022 – I had a BRAO in my left eye. Basically a stroke in a branch of the main retinal artery. Doctor's Office and then ER for bloodwork

Blindness transient, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Migraine

3.30.2021 – Congestion, temporary blindness

5.20.2021 – Headache, fatigue

10.28.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit- same as injection site.

10.29.2021 – Still have swollen lymph nodes

10.30.2021 – Lymph node swelling

10.31.2021 – Armpit pain

1.25.2022 – I forgot to mention, from august until September I had my period constantly. This was a change from the norm, and has since gone back to normal. Don't know if it's vaccine related or not.

4.27.2022 – Still never ending period- doctor can't find anything amiss. Also had migraine for over a month. Medication is now controlling.

Otitis externa and Tinnitus

5.14.2021 – Late last night I was going about my usual routine when all of a sudden a single light popping sound happened in my right ear followed by the feeling and sound of when someone goes swimming and gets water into their ear. I'm not sure if this could possibly be related to receiving the vaccine or something else as I have never experienced anything like this before. I am still having the issue in my ear as of now , I did however take two Benadryl tablets last night shortly after it happened as well as a total of four Benadryl tablets for today thinking it could possibly be related to an outdoor allergy for some reason but unfortunately the Benadryl does not seem to be making a difference as of now. Thanks

Eye color change, Bowel movement irregularity and Vitreous floaters

3.16.2021 – Flashes

3.17.2021 – First day of shot eye dryness and color change

3.19.2021 – Flushing feeling hot even in stores I usually am cold in

3.21.2021 – 1 bowl movement during the night which I never have and lower back pain still there but much bettet

3.22.2021 – Some lower back pain but overall much better

3.29.2021 – Eye floater today and headache

5.17.2021 – Issues with gum pain in my mouth that started 2 weeks after second dose

7.5.2021 – I had my veins stripped and laser to close large valve August 2920. I noticed after my second Covid shot my ankle started swelling and sonogram showed valve reopened and that only happens in 2% of people. Vascular surgeon

Gynaecomastia, Epistaxis and Sneezing

5.29.2021 – Gynecomastia but do not know if this is from puberty or an immune response.

6.9.2021 – Bloody nose yesterday and today but this may be due to daily use of Fluticasone combined with using the air conditioner more as it is hotter here now.

7.17.2021 – I think that I have a mild summer cold; however, I have not gotten a COVID test yet or seen the doctor. I have nasal congestion and sneezing beyond normal allergies. I do not have a fever and am able to go about my regular activities.

Listless, Blood iron decreased and Somnolence

2.22.2021 – 2days ago after walking an hour w/ no issues, began to feel listless, chilled, tired & laid down (I am not a nap taker) slept 2 hrs. Felt fine, ate dinner & slept 20 hrs. Also last night with no symptoms, slept 10 1/2 hrs. (Again, I usually sleep 7-8 hrs / night)

10.31.2021 – The day after my booster, 10/28/21, I was turned down when I tried to donate blood. My iron level was 11.4 & 12.5 was needed. My iron level in June 2021 at my annual physical was 13.8. I donate every 8 wks. This is the 1st time I have had an issue do

10.12.2022 – Basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, high LDL cholesterol, enlarged thyroid/goiter

Urinary retention, Dysuria and Blood pressure increased

2.4.2021 – Trouble urinating and pain in one knee I am unable to put support on that leg

2.7.2021 – On day 3 after injection I wasnt able to urinate and took lasix, then again day 5, but one day 7 and urination is normal

2.16.2021 – Rash on arm of infection site, knee very painful there hasnt been any trauma to it, the pain started after first dose of Moderna

2.22.2021 – COVID Arm for 11 days, it was very large

3.1.2021 – Dizzy, faint feeling, trouble breathing, sweating, BP spike 161/90 five minutes after injection given, monitored for 30 minutes then released.

3.2.2021 – I reacted when given the injection dizzy, trouble breathing,felt faint, racing heart, BP spiked to 161/90, monitored for 30 minutes

3.3.2021 – I have fibromyalgia and wonder if that causes me to react more serverly than others and for longet

Injection site pruritus, Injection site erythema and Sneezing

3.29.2021 – Not serious- but I noticed the spot where I received the shot became red and itchy for a day or so, but I cleared up.

7.12.2021 – Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, significant nasal and chest congestion. started 7/5. Almost all better on 7/12, but still have some congestion.

11.27.2021 – i doubt it is related, but I have been getting a rash on my lower leg and hands.

4.30.2022 – Had cold symptoms of nasal congestion, chest congestion, sneezing. Probably seasonal allergies. COVID tests were negative.

Presyncope, Loss of consciousness and Hypersomnia

2.27.2021 – Dizziness upon waking, almost passed out

3.19.2021 – I have been a bit tired for a week after getting my second shot although i am getting a full night's sleep. I seem to be getting more energy as time goes on.

5.28.2021 – Reoccurring headaches, digestive issues

8.27.2021 – Scratchy throat for about 10 days. Got negative covid test.

10.2.2021 – Sore throat

10.27.2021 – More tired during the day. Taking long afternoon naps after getting 8bhours of sleep at night.

4.15.2022 – Tested positive for Covid 4/8/22

4.29.2022 – Contune to have cough and runny nose. This is after booster 4/1/22 and civid 4/7/22.

Eczema, Mobility decreased and Muscle spasms

1.13.2021 – A little lightheaded around 5:45. I do have panic attacks every once in a while. So I had symptoms where it seemed like I was short of breath slightly. Oxygen level was fine and after eating dinner I felt much better.

1.19.2021 – Having spasms in my back and unable to move.

2.11.2021 – Loss of appetite

4.26.2022 – I have developed eczema. It does not run in our family. I randomly get small red patches that itch and get scaly. I was the only one in my family to have the Moderna Vaccin I may have also had Covid in December, but didn't have a test to confirm.

Musculoskeletal stiffness and Lymphadenopathy

2.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on collar bone

2.20.2021 – Swollen collar bone lymph nodes

2.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in collar bone (injection side)

2.22.2021 – Swollen collar bone lymph nodes on injection side

10.30.2021 – Swollen lymph node in collar bone on side of injection. Had a similar response with Dose 2

10.31.2021 – Swollen lymph node in collarbone on side of injection. Stiff neck.

11.1.2021 – Swollen collarbone lymph node on injection site side

11.3.2021 – Swollen lymph node on injection site side

Impaired driving ability, Lip swelling and Impaired work ability

1.16.2021 – I got the vaccine on 01/12/21 the first day I hadpain and swelling at the injection site and Wednesday I experienced fatigue and I was so tired I couldn't drive and Thursday I was to tired to work and my lip was swollen and I had welts on each side and back

2.2.2021 – On January,30,2021 I had chills, fever, headache and body ache

2.19.2021 – I have had some lip swelling

3.12.2021 – My lip swelling and welts on my side and back

4.30.2021 – Swelling top and bottom lip and wheltss on my back and sides also on the top of my feet