Their Stories

Heart rate irregular, Breast pain and Productive cough

4.1.2021 – Shortness of breath frequently, heartbeat speeds up and slows down, chest feels heavy, chest/lungs feel like i have to cough all flem out.

4.7.2021 – Hard to catch breath more ofton and feels like a herd of elephants on my chest.

4.17.2021 – My breasts have become extremely sore to the touch. Warm baths, lidocaine roll on and hemp lotion has not helped at all. The nipples hurt the worse and are hard all of the time which they normally arent.

4.23.2021 – Sore breasts

Contusion, Tenderness and Injection site bruising

3.26.2021 – Instead of the injection site being red, today it looks like a bruise

3.27.2021 – Injection site is a light bruise, like it was yesterday

3.28.2021 – Very light bruise

3.29.2021 – Bruise is almost gone

4.6.2021 – The injection site had faded to just a bruise after one week, and then two days later it suddenly became red and itchy for a few days. It is still a little red and looks like a bruise, but its no longer itchy.

4.20.2021 – Small area of tenderness right around injection site

4.23.2021 – The arm that was injected is tender, not painful

4.24.2021 – Arm that was injected still tender

4.25.2021 – Upper arm where vaccine was injected is still a little tender

11.24.2021 – The aches I'm feeling are only in the left arm, which is where my shot was done. It is most noticeable in my armpit.

11.25.2021 – Ache is still limited to left arm, mostly at injection site and in armpit.

11.26.2021 – Aches still localized to injection site and armpit.

11.27.2021 – The aches I was feeling at the injection site and in my armpit have now subsided, it is only tender when I poke it.

11.28.2021 – No more aches.

Dental implantation, Tooth infection and Heart rate irregular

3.1.2021 – I had dental work today which is confusing my symptoms.

3.19.2021 – Shortness of breath.

8.27.2021 – Upper respiratory infection. Cough, congestion mild fever and chills.

11.2.2021 – Upper respiratory infection, not Covid

11.3.2021 – Upper respiratory infection.

6.22.2022 – AFIB with heart beat going very low then high. Fatigue in general.

8.12.2022 – Infected tooth. Oral surgery for an implant to replace it.

11.9.2022 – Macular degeneration in my right eye. It's been dormant for months and it relapsed. I am getting good treatment so hopefully it will be controlled.

Facial pain, Constipation and Headache

1.29.2021 – The headache late last night was just for a couple hours, a bad version of my regular ATYPICAL FACIAL PAIN, my unusual version of a headache

1.30.2021 – No symptoms - 75 years young today

2.4.2021 – Constipation - unrelated to vaccine

2.20.2021 – My current headache may not be due to the vaccine, as I often have headaches due to a long term case of atypical facial pain.

2.21.2021 – My short headache yesterday was ZERO percent related to the vaccine.

Food poisoning, Swelling and Injection site rash

3.12.2021 – Depends how you define immediate area around the incision site. This rash is 1 & 1/2 inches thick in a circle around the incision site.

3.18.2021 – Rash on arm got worse, covering more area and got redder and bumpy and itchy. Mostly went away with benedryl pill and topical.

3.25.2021 – I woke up today with Nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. But I think I may have food poisoning. Ate a store bought chicken last night that may have been in the fridge too long.

4.1.2021 – Still recovering from food poisoning. Declined 2nd vaccination. Will reschedule once I feel better.

4.8.2021 – No

Injection site cellulitis, Skin exfoliation and Cellulitis

1.8.2021 – Cellulitis at injection site Seen in dr office for cellulitis

2.4.2021 – Tingling of lips and face. Last night had temp 102-103 despite taking Tylenol and ibprophen. Today temp is 99-101. Could not work today. Tried to call doctor but couldnt get through. Extreme fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain. Entire body hurts Am still trying to call my dr but havent gotten through to any staff yet.

2.5.2021 – Rash on entire arm and both legs mainly on anterior thighs. Started yesterday evening. Very hot, itchy Phone call to pcp who instructed me to come in for eval or take Benadryl which I had been taking since yesterday evening. Instructed me to take it at bedtime, call back if it doesnt improve.

2.6.2021 – Rash is now covering my entire body including face. Very uncomfortable.

2.7.2021 – Rash on legs is improving but skin is peeling. Rash on face, chest, arms is almost gone.

2.8.2021 – Skin is still peeling from rash.

Lumbar vertebral fracture, Emphysema and Wrist fracture

9.5.2021 – I have tendonitis in both shoulder blades and an arms they said I have arthritis sometimes the pain gets unbearable and sometime I don't know what to do.

3.7.2022 – My pulmonary doctor informed me I had a mild case of emphysema. I was also in a car accident with an L3 L4 spinal fracture with a broken wrist but other than that I'm back up on my feet trying to get healthy. Inpatient physical therapy and outpatient physical therapy

Mouth swelling, Disorientation and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

3.7.2021 – Disoriented had to call Paramedics 3/5 Paramedics

3.8.2021 – I have brain tumor menangioma non cancer treated and Severe Fibromyalgia

3.9.2021 – I am concerned about the 2nd vaccine 4/1 I cant go through this again unable to do daily activities due to disoriented and swollen mouth next morning I fell out of bed now needing a walker , weak but a little better eating and waking with walker to bathroom I love alone and need advice regarding 2nd vaccine please help can call this number too please notified my doctor waiting for call back and notified Riteaid Pharmacist please respond regarding vaccine

3.10.2021 – I want to know if after getting severely sick I have to get shot 2 Im weak, worn out and cant go through this severe time again paramedics etc

3.11.2021 – Slowly recovering feeling better but very weak unable to do daily activities need assistance

3.27.2021 – Headaches and pain muscles and joints more intense due to my Fibromyalgia

Dysgeusia, Neck pain and Arthralgia

1.9.2021 – Slight metallic taste in mouth

2.3.2021 – Minor neck and hip aches

3.3.2021 – Slight headache and some body pains. Could be stress related as well.

1.27.2022 – Runny nose, headache and congestion Covid test

10.27.2022 – Coughing-throat unckear, congestion, runny nose, headaches? Called today and appt set for tomorrow @ 4:00pm

12.22.2022 – Coughing for almost 2 weeks-tested negative at doctor for covid and flu last Thursday. Prescribed prednisone and antibiotics this week.

Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Vasculitis and Skin reaction

3.29.2021 – Unusual skin rashes in multiple areas. Not painful, but looks bad. No known cause noted.

4.7.2021 – 2nd dose skin reaction was same after first injection. From the knees down, on both legs looks like measles or chicken pox. Have pics to share if interested. Going to ask my rheumatologist to look at it tomorrow, during my quarterly routine exam. Of note: I take Humira, which is an immunocompromising medication.

4.26.2021 – Severe rash of spots / swelling on both legs (below the knee) and feet. Rheumatologist, Hematology, Dermatology, and Infectious Disease doctors are stumped on what is causing me to experience the unique type of vasculitis, norm only seen in children

10.5.2021 – IgA Vasculitis, potentially brought on by my vaccine. Already stated here before, but nobody ever followed up on your end. Multiple outbreaks, never had before vaccine. Docs say might be linked + studies in July & Sept have shown as well. Not good!

Bone tuberculosis, Reflux laryngitis and Autonomic nervous system imbalance

3.22.2021 – Allergies & asthma worse than usual. Getting tired faster.

3.26.2021 – Tickely feeling inside chest/lungs. Cough. Brain fog.

3.29.2021 – Slightly lightheaded/dizzy at times. Asthma/allergies seem a bit worse than usual.

3.30.2021 – Since shot my average daily heart rate has been elevated.

4.8.2021 – I have POTS, a type of dysautonomia. It has been a bit worse since last checking in. More dizzy, lightheaded days, more weakness in legs. Some heart racing, heart awareness events.

4.15.2021 – Allergies seem worse. My POTS symptoms (postural orthodontic tachycardia) a form of dysautonomia seems to be worse or getting worse.

4.22.2021 – Continued Worsening Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia symptoms. Elevated heart rate, at times uncomfortable, tired, feeling out of breath from it. Perinatal Eval & Treatment center in Hospital Bc Im preg with these symptoms

5.6.2021 – Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia continuing to worsen. Resting heart rate now 90bpm. Upon standing heart rate is between 115-150+.

9.23.2021 – After I had my baby my legs stopped working. Ive started physical therapy to regain strength, endurance, stability, and balance.

11.23.2021 – Severely elevated heart rate that started about 14 hours after shot and is still going on. Heart rate hasn't been under 100 and went as high as 167. Heart rate was in 130's+ for hours.

11.25.2021 – Feeling panic attack like symptoms. And heart palpitations

11.28.2021 – Palpitations

11.29.2021 – A few days ago I think I checked none by accident when in fact I had bad symptoms. I thought I had checked box for other.

12.20.2021 – Very tired.

1.5.2022 – Hips have been feeling more weak and painful than usual. I've also had some days where I'm extremely worn out and lack energy.

5.23.2022 – Covid. Getting lightheaded sometimes. Cough occasionally. Soar throat am & pm. Brain fog.

11.24.2022 – Tightness/pain in neckcaused by silent reflux. Pain in joints-hips, knees, ankles. Blood sugar issues. Dr visit

Frequent bowel movements, Muscle spasms and Abdominal discomfort

12.29.2020 – Swollen Lymph Node in neck and armpits . All of my symptoms are on my left side only the same side the shot was administered

12.31.2020 – Swollen Lymph Nodes Left side Only

1.1.2021 – Still tired it seems. Slight pain in chest. Ly Nodes still swollen in left arm pit neck not as tender as before but swollen. Chest pain upper chest and back. Seems like symptoms worsen at night.

1.19.2021 – Frequent bowl movement, stomach problems, lymph node still a little swollen in neck.

1.26.2021 – Muscle spasms

1.28.2021 – Still having spasm

Cold sweat, Swelling and Dysgeusia

2.6.2021 – About 30 min after the injection, I had a funny taste in my mouth for 10-15 min.

2.10.2021 – Sore throat, had covid test this morning, came back negative. Arm pit is sore believe its a swollen lymph node. Covid swab for sore throat

2.11.2021 – Cold symptoms and sore lymph node

3.4.2021 – Slight dizziness

3.6.2021 – Clammy

12.19.2021 – Armpit and chest swelling

12.20.2021 – Armpit /lymph node swelling

12.21.2021 – Lymph node swelling

12.26.2021 – Still some discomfort in arm pit

1.21.2022 – Not worsening, but still have a sore spot under armpit where lymph node swelled up.

Epigastric discomfort, Groin pain and Gait disturbance

2.12.2021 – Not nausea but stomach irritability

2.14.2021 – Nope

2.16.2021 – Still experiencing some mild indigestion

2.17.2021 – Mild indigestion continuing usually around 4pm

3.5.2021 – Itchy eyes. Cough I attribute to allergies but they would not let me get me second shot today. Will see doctor on Monday for clearance

3.10.2021 – Slight headache

4.6.2021 – Level 8 pain in my right groin & shin (front) Sleeping difficult for several nights. Icing an began taking ibuprofen. Pain subsides and able to walk a little better

1.4.2022 – Some indigestion

1.5.2022 – Slight Indigestion

1.7.2022 – Slight cough. Slight indigestion

1.8.2022 – Slight indigestion

1.17.2022 – Indigestion has not improved. Definitely worse then my second shot

1.24.2022 – Indigestion is still causing discomfort and doesn't seem to be improving. Tums and I becoming good friends

1.31.2022 – Not worsening but consistent indigesttion.

Foot fracture, Acupuncture and Limb injury

5.15.2021 – Achiness, difficulty sleeping

5.16.2021 – A little tired

12.6.2021 – I have a foot injury which is unrelated to the vaccine but causing discomfort and pain. If not for foot pain I would feel good. No visit yet. Messaged my PCP who will be having his nurse call me with name of podiatrist.

7.13.2022 – Mucsular or nerve pain in hip area, resolving after several weeks. Not related to Covid or infection. Chiropractor, Acupuncture, physicsl therapy

Mobility decreased, Hypertension and Vomiting

4.15.2021 – I just don't feel good and the symptoms are the same as when I had Covid in January 2021. I really wish I wouldn't have gotten the vaccine.

5.19.2021 – Rash in my private area. Wasn't there before vaccination

5.14.2022 – My doctor give me rx for high blood pressure and I have been sick for 4 days. Nasuea and can't keep anything down. You know I don't know if this related to the COVID vaccine but I felt just fine and now I can hardly get around

Massage, Acupuncture and Thyroid disorder

4.24.2021 – I forgot to mention that the first night I slept quite badly.

4.25.2021 – Unusually inflamed plantar fasciitis

4.27.2021 – Wooziness. Could be allergies...

5.5.2021 – My chronic pain/fatigue flared way up this last week.

5.12.2021 – Chronic pain flareup worsened over the weekend. Worst flareup Ive had in years, and began right after my second vaccine. Acupuncture and massage

10.20.2021 – Return of systemic pain

4.22.2022 – Horrendous allergies, worst I've ever had. Apparently allergens are really high in my area this year, though.

10.11.2022 – Aches, fatigue, wooziness. So hard to say if there are other causes, though.

10.25.2022 – A bad cold=main thing rt now (Covid tests neg.) Continued tendency toward aches & fatigue. I have fibromyalgia, & never sure what will set it off. I had flu shot, Cov booster, and a colonoscopy all around the same time. Been flared up ever since.

11.1.2022 – Same as last week. Around 10/20 I came down with a nasty virus. Tested three times at home and it was always negative.

12.27.2022 – Thyroid issues

Breast cancer stage I, Body temperature decreased and Breast cancer

1.13.2021 – The first three evenings after the shot, I felt like maybe I might be getting a headache, so I took one of my headache pills. Never got bad. Might've just been cedar fever (count was really high here in San Antonio, so I don't know)

2.5.2021 – My lower back feels sore

2.6.2021 – These were actually last night when I went to bed; the fever started AFTER I filled out yesterdays report.

3.4.2021 – Mammogram requiring additional testing Scheduled appointment

3.11.2021 – Had to have two biopsies since the second shot. Lymph node and breaSt in left side. Waiting for results. Radiology and Imaging center

3.18.2021 – A biopsy shows I have grade 1 cancer in my left breast. Lymph node still swollen, but biopsy clear Radiologist. Have appointment soon with a general surgeon

5.6.2021 – Fatigue and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Gland that was removed was clear of cancer. Have not had any COVID symptoms.

5.12.2022 – My fever peaked last night just after midnight. Woke up this morning pretty much normal. Since I got up my temp is pretty stable at 98.2

Lichen planus, Injection site nodule and Rash pruritic

2.19.2021 – Itching

2.26.2021 – Itchy

2.28.2021 – Swollen at injection site, possibly hematoma

3.1.2021 – Hard knot at site of incision

4.9.2021 – Itching and skin rash has worsened. Went to dermatologist today and will take a round of prednisone and antihistamines to combat the flare-up. Doctor's office

5.28.2021 – Dermatologist confirmed that the lichen planus flare-up was due to the vaccinations. Doctor's office

8.27.2021 – Continued problems with auto-immune flare-ups.

12.24.2021 – Flare-up of auto-immune condition

7.19.2022 – Covid

Chiropractic, Blood cholesterol increased and Throat irritation

3.4.2021 – Muscle aches are in lower right back/hip

3.5.2021 – Lower back pain on one side Chiropractor and acupuncture

3.6.2021 – Less severe than Friday. Still lower back.

3.8.2021 – Chiropractor

11.2.2021 – I had chills on Minday when I got the shot but not today.

8.3.2022 – Scratchy sore throat; cough; mild headache; low grade fever

10.11.2022 – On the day of the shot and two days later I was sore at injection site but pain was much less sever that day and subsequent days than in the past, and only lasted another day or two

Muscle tightness, Impaired work ability and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

12.18.2020 – None

12.19.2020 – No

12.21.2020 – Swollen lymph nodes to right jaw Line

1.14.2021 – Neck and back pain, scheduled a visit with my chiropractor as my muscles are very tight

1.28.2021 – Diarrhea- dont think its associated with vaccine

2.4.2021 – Continuing to be achy, tender lymph nodes, some sinus drainage, headaches off and on since vaccinations. Was off work one day due to symptoms (had negative antigen test the day prior)

2.13.2021 – Headache, lymph node pain, stiff muscles

Quarantine, Abdominal distension and Lethargy

2.20.2021 – I have a cold but this not related to the vaccine. With the vaccine had arm pain and swelling and 2 nights of chills and 2 days of feeling lethargic.

1.19.2022 – Colds but neg for covid

4.26.2022 – Vertigo

5.17.2022 – Increased sneezing, cough,headaches, sore throat, occasional fatigue. No fevers and all symptoms are mild. Have been able to work in gardens and mow and help wife who is having many more symptoms. Could not work because required quarantine.

5.31.2022 – Abd pain and bloating; not sure of cause.

Abdominal distension, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Muscle spasms

4.24.2021 – I have had a very heavy period after not having one for 7 months (Im in early menopause) and only spotting for the 6 months prior to that. This very heavy period had bloating and cramping and came in 4 days after my 2nd shot. It was definitely a result of the shot. My friends are having a similar symptom and this symptom should perhaps be on the list and it is very frightening to hve this happen so suddenly and unexpectedly.

Synovial cyst, Neuropathy peripheral and Joint swelling

7.6.2021 – A 3 cm lump near the wrist of the arm I received the injection. A doctor said it was a ganglion cyst. It was excruciatingly painful throughout the entire arm for about 14 days. Theres no pain now but the cyst remains.

10.6.2021 – Pretty intense pain in the arm that received the injection. I otherwise feel fine, and mention this in case others have similar symptoms. My suspicion is that this is arthritis and not a side effect of the vaccine. I have yet to see a doctor.

7.28.2022 – Finger tingling/neuropathy

7.29.2022 – Pain and swelling in the armpit/lymph nodes of the injection arm

7.30.2022 – Swelling in armpit/lymph nodes of injection arm.

7.31.2022 – Swelling in armpit/lymph nodes of injection arm. Less severe than previous day.

8.10.2022 – Fever, headache, cough, body aches

Injection site pustule, Injection site mass and Injection site swelling

2.10.2021 – I came down with Covid arm right after my daily updates stopped. I had about 5 days of a raised, itchy lump at the injection site that spread out across my upper arm/shoulder. It dissipated, and the last remnants were a puss-filled pimple that popped

2.26.2021 – I reported a fever just over 100 yesterday. It went up to 102 from about 4:00pm to 9:30pm. I took 2 Tylenol at 9:30, went to bed, and felt fine this morning.

Vaginal discharge, Polymenorrhea and Disorientation

3.13.2021 – Disorientation (mild)

4.5.2021 – Vivid lucid dreams and loss of appetite

4.27.2021 – Vaginal discharge with spotting. Typically I dont have vaginal discharge with spotting but after my two doses of the vaccine I began experiencing it at least 5 days after the end of my last period.

5.14.2021 – Period came 4 days early. Very unusual since they are usually very predictable. Unusual long 3 days of heavy bleeding with no visible vaginal tissue.

7.2.2021 – Had two periods in one month. I never have two periods in one month. Will be seeking a doctor.

Joint range of motion decreased, Skin burning sensation and Arthropathy

8.16.2021 – The day of my first shot when I stood up my left side became warm down to my foot. my arm also felt numb. Decided to check for blood clots on the fifth day after my first shot.

9.10.2021 – My right arm is still bothering me. If I move it to grab an item on my right I jerk it back due to the pain. My shot was near the top of my right arm not in the Muscle. I cant wash my back any more.

9.17.2021 – My right arm still hurts. Mover it up or outward.

9.24.2021 – Right arm still hurts when I raise it or teach for something Primary

11.19.2021 – Pain in my upper right arm it's still hard to do things. Grabbing something or reaching high, even trying to scratch my back hurts. I've developed a rash on my right arm which comes and goes. Primary

2.20.2022 – Since August 20 my second shot I still get rashes that burn and itch. My right shoulder still hurts and hard to move it at times. Now my elbows and knees and face bother me as well. I've been several doctors. Nothing! Sorry I took the 2nd shot. Primary, skin and joint doctors

Injection site discomfort, Injection site warmth and Injection site rash

1.19.2021 – Swelling under armpit same side as shot and a swollen gland? by my collar bone, also same side

1.26.2021 – I developed a hot red round rash like spot on my shoulder above the injection site. A second spot developed right below that at the injection site and they melded together to make a large uncomfortable rash that lasted for about 5 days. It itch

2.18.2021 – Within hours of my 2nd shot I was sick; fever, chills, aches, nausea, vomiting

Lyme disease, Feeling of body temperature change and Flushing

3.9.2021 – Sore throat & swollen lymph nodes (these also flare with chronic illness though, so not sure the shot is to blame)

3.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes and sore throat - but also common with pre-existing chronic illness/infections

3.11.2021 – I also have Lyme disease and have been walking a lot, so these may be unrelated to the shot

3.12.2021 – Sore throat, painful ears - probably allergies

3.20.2021 – Insomnia, feeling hot and cold - but no fever

4.2.2021 – Sweating a lot, feeling flush. (My baseline temp is usually 97.6 so I am still running a degree warmer than usual.)

4.10.2021 – Few rounds of chills

5.8.2021 – Insomnia

Muscle mass, Joint dislocation and Nodule

3.15.2021 – Pain seemed to settle in my ribs on injection site side

4.2.2021 – Chills

4.13.2021 – Stiff neck

4.26.2021 – I have a cold with mucus and cough. And am still having a pain in my rib

5.14.2021 – Pain in neck. Knot behind my right knee

7.15.2021 – My injection arm has had cramping in the bicep which has been very painful. The muscle gets a very hard knot. Almost feels as if elbow is dislocating as well and cannot straighten my arm while cramping is happening