Their Stories

Odynophagia, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Lymph node pain

3.8.2021 – Severe throat pain on injection side, painful 'pop' feelings in throat, pain with swallowing

3.9.2021 – Lymph node/throat pain on right side, pain when swallowing

3.10.2021 – Mild sore throat around right neck lymph nodes (side of injection)

3.11.2021 – Mild throat/lymph node pain on side where I got injection

3.12.2021 – Very slight sore lymph node/throat on side of injection

4.5.2021 – Dizziness

4.6.2021 – Intense dizziness, lightheadedness

4.7.2021 – Dizziness, brain fog, extreme fatigue

7.5.2021 – Cold and sinus infection (following the cold)

Apathy, Mood swings and Depressed mood

3.20.2021 – Sore throat

3.22.2021 – Stuffy nose

4.23.2021 – Depressed & moody

5.23.2021 – Sore & scratchy throat Stuffy noseSneezing a lotRunny nose

5.30.2021 – Over the last year or so I have had joint issues develop which I hadnt had before my COVID exposure sometime between Jan. through March of 2020. Since then I have noticed an increasing array of painful joint issues that I now wonder if related to Orthopedic referral & PT

7.19.2021 – Sore throat, continued coughing, exhaustion, stuffy nose, joint pain that has not resolved (L hip, L knee, L ankle, R elbowalso L calf)Recently I also got the Shingles vaccine (about 2 wks ago), but joint issues were there beforehand.

10.15.2021 – Ongoing coughing & phlegm, mild depression & fatigue, loss of zest

Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased

1.1.2021 – Upper lip felt like it was about to get cold sores but never did; I put Carmex on it an rinsed several times with mouthwash and it is fine now

1.22.2021 – Higher blood sugars for type 1 diabetic

1.23.2021 – High blood sugars for type 1 diabetes

1.24.2021 – High blood sugars at night for type 1 diabetic, probably requiring an increase in dose of long acting Tresiba insulin

1.25.2021 – Had to raise Tresiba dose by 10% for type 1 diabetic

10.2.2021 – Higher blood glucose than usual for my type 1 diabetes

Affective disorder, Neuropathy peripheral and Balance disorder

3.18.2021 – Not really I little moody

4.5.2021 – Friday i experienced some neuropathy from my knees to my feet. Also, felt off balance Bad headache. Somewhat better today.

4.22.2021 – Neuropathy from my knees down to my feet I feel off balance just like with the first shot ut lazted a about 2 weeks

4.24.2021 – Little dizziness

5.31.2021 – Ever since i received that second shot i am not feeling right. My neuropathy is worse. Sometimes I get extremely tired for no reason. My headaches are worse. I also have a rash like i had when j first received the shot. It is around the Ostomy area.

Sneezing, Lymphadenopathy and Rhinorrhea

3.26.2021 – No

11.7.2021 – Slightly enlarged lymph node in the armpit on the side of my body that received the booster

11.8.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit on side of my body that received the booster shot

11.9.2021 – Minor swelling of lymph node in armpit on side of body that received booster.

5.5.2022 – I was in close contact with someone on 5/3 who tested positive on 5/4. I tested negative on 5/4 but woke up with a minor sore throat and minor headache today, 5/5.

5.12.2022 – Sneezing, runny/drippy nose, mild sore throat, mild headache

Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Alanine aminotransferase increased and Hepatic enzyme increased

3.18.2021 – Ive had an itchy face a week. Then kind of blaming it on dry skin but now today one side is somewhat Rashy. Unsure if its a side effect of the vaccine or not but I thought I better mention it.

4.17.2021 – I have auto immune hepatitis & IBS so I was expecting to be more tired then the average person for a while but I still after 5 weeks am extra tired and having more belly issues. Ive been trying blow off hoping it would improve. Thought I would inform

2.22.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 12/27/2021

5.1.2022 – My liver alt and ast are elevated. Started after breakthrough Covid just before Christmas. Higher yet after my last vaccine. I'm still very tired. Will be retesting liver enzymes again very soon.

5.10.2022 – My liver tests numbers are still climbing Lab tests

Hemorrhoids, Anxiety and Feeling hot

3.1.2021 – Face feels warm to the touch, though no fever

5.2.2021 – Unexplained joint pain, especially in the knees. Not sure if this is related in any way to the vaccine.

6.19.2021 – Sore knees, unsure if it's related in any way

10.9.2021 – Fast heart rate

10.12.2021 – Hemorrhoids flare-up, no evidence that it is related though

10.13.2021 – Rapid heart rate, increased anxiety... Could be predicting condition though

11.11.2021 – Anxiety attacks, probably not related to vaccination

10.12.2022 – Struggling with my generalized anxiety today, but I've had this condition long before COVID began

Ingrown hair, Pityriasis rosea and Aphthous ulcer

4.5.2021 – I developed Celulitus from an ingrown hair on my right knee after hiking for 20 miles. Could have been something I picked up on the trail, but it was about a week after my first dose. I've never gotten Cellulitus before.

4.7.2021 – I didnt sleep as long as usual yesterday, so I may be tired from that and not the new vaccine dose

5.12.2021 – I believe I'm developing cellulitis within my left nostril. The pain is similar to the cellulitis I had in the front of my right knee several weeks ago.

5.19.2021 – Cellulitis in the skin of my left nostril. The pain is neligable but still present.More canker sores then usual in my mouth.Woke up today with a Sore throat. Otherwise I've been healthy. These symptoms could just be stress related.

12.7.2022 – Pityriasis Rosea-like rash appeared on my trunk since getting vaccinated in February. It has been 10 months of a constant rash.

Brain fog, Edema peripheral and Ear pain

4.23.2021 – Swelling in my left armpit on the arm I had the shot in and an earache in my right ear

4.25.2021 – Still pain in left armpit which is the arm i receved the shot in

4.26.2021 – Left armpit swelling is almost gone must have been a lymph node that was swollen feom the shot in my left arm

5.18.2021 – Still feeling the fatique

4.21.2022 – Had covid mid February after it was over experienced brain fog and am still experiencing it although its more mild at this point.

Fibromyalgia, Asthenia and Fatigue

1.28.2021 – Tired and headache, but that's normal with Fibromyalgia Nothing to attribute to the vaccine

1.31.2021 – This form is stupid. You ask 'any other' but you can't enter any "other" unless you select one of the list!

2.2.2021 – Still have usual fibromyalgia

2.3.2021 – Who can say if it's my normal headache?

2.23.2021 – Think reaction along with existing Fibromyalgia is as expected.

10.1.2021 – Fibromyalgia or ME/CFS has gotten worse.Don't think vaccine related.3rd dose did kick my butt for 2 days, but improved quickly after.I'm on disability for reasons unrelated to covid.

4.14.2022 – Shot had me weak and tired for four days. I have Fibromyalgia so stuff hurts all the time anyway.

Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

1.14.2021 – Over the weekend my period started. I am on the pill and in the middle of my month of pills. This has never happened to me. Not sure if is at all related or not but thought I should report as this has never happened to me.

1.31.2021 – Heavy period and bad cramps

2.12.2021 – Had a period about 24 hours after getting my shot. It lasted 2-3 days and then didnt have one for a few days and then had another one that lasted about 5 days. Again I am on the pill and never have a period. This period was heavy and while on pill

Rib fracture, Fall and Head discomfort

3.31.2021 – Diarrhea and/or lose stools are common for me. However, since the vaccine 48 hours ago, the diarrhea MAY be more severe than usual. This may be coincidental since the vaccine but I felt I should mention it. However, its more of a nuisance than anything else and not effecting my normal activity.

1.26.2022 – Head congestion likely a sinus infection. No other symptoms of CoVidother than pressure in the head / nasal congestion.

4.28.2022 – Had pneumonia in March, likely related to a fall where I broke three ribs and I wasn't breathing correctly or coughing effectively while having bronchitis.

5.26.2022 – I had mild fever all night the day of the vaccine and felt a bit run down the day after, but that was it.

Flatulence and Decreased appetite

2.10.2021 – none

2.13.2021 – been gassy since I got the shot. That has presisted. Not appetite either. Didnt think it could be a side effect but nurse daughter said I should let you guys decide that.

3.4.2021 – None

9.1.2021 – Insomnia which reoccurs periodically. Perusing cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia. As yet to be diagnosed eye problem which began following ear surgery last March. Possible neck instability. Nothing to with Covid or vaccine.

Inflammatory marker increased, Dry eye and Pain in jaw

2.5.2021 – I have had increased inflammation and have been going to the chiropractor frequently since my first vaccination. The timeframe for this increase has been tracked to line up exactly with the timeframe I received my first shot. I have also been very

2.22.2021 – Dry eyes

2.23.2021 – Extremely dry and sore eyes causing slightly blurred vision

3.4.2021 – Headache, jaw pain, sinus infection, mild diahrrea Seen at medical clinic during regular business hours

3.18.2021 – Inflammation

5.20.2021 – Severe allergies and severe sinus infection

Oral mucosal scar, Circumoral swelling and Lip discoloration

2.6.2021 – Ringing in ears, slight dizziness

2.7.2021 – Out of breath; chest hurt

2.10.2021 – Rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath

2.12.2021 – Tightness in chest

2.19.2021 – Tiredness and tightness in chest

3.1.2021 – Loss of sense of taste a day after vaccine

3.2.2021 – Out of breath and exhausted on a short walk

3.3.2021 – Eczema flare up

3.4.2021 – Skin peeling around my lips for several days now

3.5.2021 – Skin rash around my lips and swelling

3.12.2021 – Chest pains

3.19.2021 – Perioral dermatitis. Also hearing loss and tinnitus.

3.26.2021 – Chest and heart pains along with weakness. Rash on face and around lips diagnosed as perioral dermatitis has persisted and required doctor care. The skin around mouth is inflamed and has a stiff feel to it. The rash is red and skin has sloughed off

4.2.2021 – Rash around lips still red and peels and has not gone away. The area has turned dark because of the continual scarring. Im also getting the chills and moments of brain fog and weakness.

4.9.2021 – Skin is sloughing off around my mouth and sores are not healing. Difficulty eating and brushing teeth.

Musculoskeletal pain, Gait disturbance and Balance disorder

2.3.2021 – I feel wobbly since i got my second injection earlier

2.4.2021 – Wobbly when getting up

2.24.2021 – Aches in lower back like i had after my second shot. It actually radiates down into my buttocks where it is uncomfortable to sit for ling periods of time. I had this experience after the second shot and it went away...now it's back.

3.10.2021 – Aches in my upper buttocks that shoot down the back of my thighs. Never had this until my second shot of Moderna.

2.3.2022 – Fever, cough, stuffy nose

Paresthesia, Pyrexia and Dizziness

3.5.2021 – Sat for an hour after got shot because was a little light headed and body was tingling slightly.

4.2.2021 – Just got 2nd shot at 3:30 today and its now 4:30 so hard to answer.

4.3.2021 – Fever minor as normal for me is 97.6. I also run a low grade fever when I get my normal headaches. So hard to say if these are reactions to vaccine or not?

4.4.2021 – My normal temperature is about 97.6, so my fever today is about one degree, little more than yesterday.

4.5.2021 – Normal temperature for me is 97.6F

4.8.2021 – I often get a low grade fever when I have a headache.

Tongue dry, Tongue disorder and Hypoesthesia oral

12.19.2020 – Numbess R side of tongue 2 hours post vaccination. Has been getting better. Still about 10% numb. Work wellness yesterday

12.20.2020 – Right side of tongue 95% of normal. Was numb after after shot 2 hours post shot for almost a day

12.21.2020 – Near normal 97% for R tongue

12.22.2020 – Tongue is the same. Near normal

12.23.2020 – Tongue is close to normal

12.24.2020 – Tongue still a little off

12.25.2020 – Tongue close to normal

7.8.2021 – R tongue sometimes gets dry since vaccine. Comes and goes.

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Arthralgia

2.26.2021 – Severe arm pain. I have been wearing a sling all day today. I also had numbness and tingling into my hand.

2.28.2021 – The pain in my arm and shoulder was better yesterday. However the pain worsened during the night last night. It kept me awake for hours. It has. It gotten any better today. It is painful in my shoulder joint and also in the back of my shoulder. I have never had a shot injected up so high near my shoulder joint before nor have I ever had so much pain from an injection.

Anal pruritus, Vulvovaginal pruritus and Urticaria

1.22.2021 – Right after I vomited on Monday, about one minute later I had a rush of histamine go towards my vaginal area and anus causing and intense itch, like an bv infection but more intense and the onset was immediate... I took culturelle and bought a pH balancer for my vaginal area and just put a cream on my anal itch which has helped

1.23.2021 – Yesterday's report was from 2days span after my vaccination 1/16 to 1/18/21

5.15.2021 – Since the second dose I am experiencing itchy spells and hive daily in the soft areas of the body: under and the inner part of the arms, between the thighs, Palms of feet &hands and my back. Comes daily lasts about 10 mins...literally jumps around me

Respiratory disorder, Vision blurred and Muscular weakness

3.15.2021 – Really sore arm. It feels like a new tattoo combined with heavy weightlifting

3.17.2021 – Dizziness, temporary blurry vision

3.19.2021 – Had sharp chest pain after moving heavy stuff this morning but it went away

7.12.2021 – Nausea, back pain, major headache on the verge of becoming a migraine

11.9.2021 – Muscle weakness.

11.27.2021 – Exhausted with no reason why

12.3.2021 – Sneezing, coughing, exhaustion, and sore throat. Not sure if was a reaction to the flu shot but symptoms began the day after I got it. Went away in about a week.

2.4.2022 – Contracted covid-19 mid-January (positive test result was jan 22)

5.6.2022 – Left nasal cavity refuses to drain. ENT

11.7.2022 – Breathing problems that feel like sinus infections

Specialist consultation, Bronchitis and Dyspnea

1.24.2021 – Fever

2.22.2021 – Stuffy nose

3.6.2021 – I have had lung issues. I was diagnosed on 3-2-21 with Pleurisy. I went to my family doctor on 3-4-21. She told me I could be having residual effects of having COVID in October. I am using an inhaler and steroids.

4.3.2021 – I have been getting really short of breath. I can walk from my car into work and be gasping for breath. I am going to see a doctor to see if I have asthma. I have an appointment on 4-5-21 with Asthma doctor.

5.22.2021 – I had a cold four days ago. My doctor sent me to the ER for chest X-ray to check for pneumonia. It was clear.

2.20.2022 – I had bronchitis a few weeks ago

Myalgia, Nausea and Chills

1.12.2021 – I had horrible, horrible myalgias, chills, fevers, fatigue and even possibly some delirium from 12 to 24 hours after my second dose. The fevers persisted until about 40 hours after my second dose. I had nausea for two hours from 15-17 hours after my second dose. I had pain in my arm from the dose through now, which is lessened now. I haven't been this sick often in my life. For whatever reason, the texting didn't kick in until after my symptoms had all but abated, so I'm sorry this is all free text.

Metastatic neoplasm, Sepsis and Injection site swelling

1.29.2021 – So different from fever,chills,nausea, weakness of yesterday

1.31.2021 – The slight pain and swelling of injection site has been there since beginning but not sufficient a problem, given the more severe day 1 symptoms, I did not think to mention it till now. Its really just a mild problem.

3.31.2021 – Not due to vaccine but reacting to immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer

10.5.2021 – Cancer Mets

11.23.2021 – Sinus congestion with resulting sore throat and heavy ciughinv

2.22.2022 – Sepsis

Constipation, Hot flush and Feeling hot

1.28.2021 – The muscle ache in my arm is way less severe than yesterday. Last night I felt feverish, then this morning I had a bout of what I can only describe as hot flashes

1.29.2021 – Last night (after yesterdays check-in), I felt feverish again at the same time I did the night before. So far, Im not feeling that for a third consecutive night...

2.17.2021 – For about the past two or three hours I havent felt great, feverish (but no fever) and my feet in particular feel like they are radiating heat. I did shovel a lot yesterday and then not sleep well last night, so it could be a result of those thing

2.23.2021 – I have nothing else to report for today, but since this is my first time reporting symptoms following the second vaccine, its important to note that I had the following symptoms for about 48 hours following: sudden nausea, intense fatigue, sore arm, painful injection site, on and off feeling feverish but never registered above 98 degrees on the thermometer, and also digestive issues where my stomach would try to growl but couldnt and also I believe I was constipated throughout this time

3.2.2021 – I feel like Im coming down with a cold

3.14.2021 – I have been on and off nauseous and have had stomachaches/diarrhea for the past 5 days.

Sensitivity to weather change, Skin burning sensation and Hunger

2.11.2021 – High pain tolerance so the little bit of soreness doesn't bother me yet

2.13.2021 – Stuffy nose, nasal drip

2.15.2021 – Numb fingertips? Off and on all day, not painful just weird.

2.17.2021 – Still have the stuffy nose, now with blood. Could be this winter storm though.

3.5.2021 – Headaches, small Have never really gone away and I thought they were rather related but possibly not. Not debilitating at all, just very very very slight headache.

3.19.2021 – Hunger...so much hunger. But seriously, about an hour after the shot i started feeling like i was floating. Didn't so me from working out anything but it was the only 'symptom'. Sharp shooting pains in my toes. All would rate a 1 on a pain scale of 1-10 for me.

3.21.2021 – Hands and feet went numb for about 2 hours, uncontrolled shivering for an hour, skin felt sunburnt all over, sever muscle cramps in legs, feet, and forearms

3.22.2021 – Very dizzy

3.25.2021 – Just now realizing i may have a loss of smell for a couple days. Someone pointed it out to me and i think theyre right. Sorry i didnt notice before.

4.16.2021 – Chest pain, heart palpitations

4.23.2021 – Chest pain and hbp

Skin swelling, Blood pressure fluctuation and Periorbital swelling

4.11.2021 – Slight rash with itching above my knee this morning but it went away

4.12.2021 – For the last 3 days since the shot I noticed slight swelling on my right cheek. Also experienced slight swelling of eye lids. I also experienced an itch on a rash/raised skin on my thigh when I woke up this morning. It went away. I also took a Benadryl last night. Just FYI, I have severe allergies to aspirin (anaphylaxis).

4.14.2021 – Pain in the injection site is all gone.

4.15.2021 – Ive had puffiness on my eyelids and right cheek since a day after the shot. I dont know if due to regular allergies or the shot.

4.22.2021 – I developed rashes on the top of my left and right hands but Im not sure if theyre due to the shot since Ive had them before. It could be allergies to detergent soaps also. I applied cortisone and they are almost gone.

5.20.2021 – Elevated blood pressure 178/93, 182/92

11.4.2021 – Had set of vertigo episodes twice. A week or so apart. Latest was last weekend.

12.9.2021 – Congestion

1.8.2022 – Sniffles

6.4.2022 – I experienced lightheadedness today. Also I developed vertigo (spinning) last year after my second shot. I didn't relate it to my vaccination but I just now saw vertigo as a potential side effect.

6.6.2022 – I forgot to report that was pain in my armpit gland on the arm with the injection site

6.7.2022 – Insomnia- waking up early

9.1.2022 – Sometimes a feeling of lightheadedness, vision is not as sharp - need higher power glasses. I don't know if this is related to vaccination or too much computer screen time and lack of sleep.

12.1.2022 – Sniffles, slight sore throat earlier this week

Panic attack, Nausea and Headache

2.1.2021 – I started feeling really ill about 24 hours of the shot. I had the worst headache I ever experienced, like somebody crushing my skull. I was very tired and extremely nauseous.

2.3.2021 – Little nausea which might come from a UTI that I developed while shot was as given. But did not know.

2.4.2021 – Might be from uti

2.28.2021 – Headache is immense

3.12.2021 – I have had panic attacks a lot. Dont know if that is a general pandemic issues.

3.19.2021 – Panic attacks. But again. Maybe related to pandemic in general

Therapeutic response unexpected, Dry mouth and Constipation

7.20.2021 – Sweaty toes last night 4 hours after injection

7.21.2021 – Yesterday later tiny headache return, 2:00am dry mouth, found self sleeping with mouth open and little dry throughout day

7.24.2021 – I havent had a bowel movement since I received the vaccine, I generally go every morning

7.25.2021 – Had bowel movement today since vaccine

7.26.2021 – Are muscle a bit sore

8.10.2021 – A bit of under arm not sure how to describe. Pain or .

8.11.2021 – The pain is soreness at the injection site and when I lift the arm

8.12.2021 – Last night a low grade temperature 99-100.4

8.31.2021 – Something like a sinus infection for about four days now. I get tested at work regularly for covid; test all negative.

Constipation, Body temperature increased and Productive cough

3.17.2021 – Runny nose

12.1.2021 – Stuffy nose, morning headache. Humidity is 21 percent so I'm hoping it's just dry air.

2.9.2022 – sore throat, general malaise. Temp 99. All mild. Lasted about a week. 5 serial home COVID tests all negative. Family member with similar symptoms had 4 positive serial tests over 8 days before finally testing negative.

5.10.2022 – Very runny nose. Travelled from Atlanta to Arizona so I hope it's new allergies

5.17.2022 – Runny stuffy nose, fever, productive cough, headache, weakness

12.6.2022 – 100f fever, fatigue, body aches. 12/3-12/4. Better now