Their Stories

Rash macular, Injection site discoloration and Injection site reaction

1.14.2021 – The raised welt on my arm disappeared within a few days of injection, but I still have a large light pink blotch on my arm at the vaccination site. It's flat, no discomfort, no itching. It's getting lighter, but it's not gone yet.

1.30.2021 – Possible brief, mild wooziness.

1.31.2021 – Large pink slightly raised blotch above elbow but below injection site appeared today. No pain, but slight awareness of it. Something similar happened after first injection, but blotch was not as large. It faded after about three weeks.

Retinal tear, Photopsia and Vitreous floaters

3.23.2021 – Sinus pressure, headaches,, left eye floaters and light flashes, saw eye dr and there was tear in vistreous gel of eye vaccine sight became red swollen and very itchy 7 days in, then stopped after 3 days Eye dr office

4.11.2021 – 2 days before sleep getting very hot, and when awake very hot

4.21.2021 – On 4/17/21 woke up with very swollen under arm pit. It is still swollen today , 4/21/21, its the same side as shot

7.9.2021 – Joint pain everywhere

Ear swelling, Bone pain and Tenderness

4.15.2021 – Some of my lupus symptoms seem to be spiking.

4.29.2021 – Possible problems associated with my lupus. Pain in the cartilage in my clavicle and right chest area as well as swelling and tenderness in the cartilage in both ears. I was scheduled for my regular appointment with my rheumatologist so I reported my health to her.

6.24.2021 – Potential polychondritis related to lupus. Waiting on imaging. Rheumatologist

2.19.2022 – Tested positive for Covid

Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism and Respiratory tract infection

3.15.2021 – Pain and swelling in left leg, predated vaccination but has worsened since

3.17.2021 – Was notified today of a potential exposure on Monday of this week.

4.7.2021 – Cold like symptoms (congestion, headache), nausea

6.9.2021 – Diagnosed with DVT and PE, now on oral anticoagulant. Not sure this is vax related but it was reported to VAERS.

11.16.2021 – Persistent cough

11.23.2021 – Persistent cough, getting more congested

11.30.2021 – Not really worsening but persistent cough that is getting more bothersome

4.26.2022 – Currently have respiratory infection

8.3.2022 – back pain, moving to side and front.

11.2.2022 – Had COVID in early September. Symptomatic and tested positive for about 12 days. Still have some effects (very short of breath, pain and weakness in legs).

Contusion, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Tenderness

5.13.2021 – Anxiety (probably self caused), I also have a bruise and a small welt (? I'm curious if this is normal?))

5.14.2021 – In response to the diarrhea it was probably because I drank a lot of water in the last 24 hours

6.11.2021 – My period began today

6.12.2021 – Due to my period I have had period cramps though those were about the same as usual.

5.20.2022 – I am on my period so future answers may be similar to those symptoms as well.

5.21.2022 – My period is a little heavier than it typically is on the second full day. Though due to stress levels, this could also impact period flow. I would rate my period between a medium to heavy flow.

Nasal congestion, Diarrhea and Chills

1.23.2021 – Diarrhea may be associated with dairy I had for dinner

1.26.2021 – I had chills last night after daily check-in

5.14.2022 – Currently have a cold. Took rapid test which was negative and oxygen saturation is 97-99%.

10.26.2022 – I received second dose of Monkey Pox vaccine on 10/10/2022 and the flu vaccine on 10/8/2022. I have not noted any adverse effects related to receiving these three vaccines within close proximity to each other.

11.29.2022 – I think I have the common cold (nasal congestion, cough, runny nose).

Eyelid irritation, Joint noise and Ligament sprain

3.26.2021 – Headache fluctuates between headache and feeling pressure in my head. My eye lids feel heavy. Like I'm so tired it's hard to keep my eyes opened.

3.28.2021 – Joint pain in my wrist is moderate.

4.7.2021 – Joint pain in my wrist (the arm I received my vaccine). It started on the 3rd day post vaccination. I was rubbing it and the was a loud pop. And a jolt of pain. I went to urgent care and PA said nothing was broken. Called it a sprain. Urgent care

4.22.2021 – Sharp pains in my head on the left back side mostly. A couple times it's also been on the left front and side. They last less than a minute. I have pressure and/or a full headache. Also I'm still having issues with my left wrist.

5.6.2021 – Headaches are more pressure and intermittent sharp pains in different parts of my head.

Parathyroid gland enlargement, Parathyroidectomy and Abnormal uterine bleeding

4.30.2021 – More hair loss than usual when washing and styling today

5.3.2021 – Hair loss and a menstrual cycle two weeks SOONER than normal

5.4.2021 – Heavy uterine bleeding and swollen glands in neck

5.19.2021 – Vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea

6.10.2021 – Extreme fatigue

6.17.2021 – Extreme fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and muscle aches

11.25.2021 – Shortness of breath, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, pain after eating, distended abdomen

5.27.2022 – Hyperparathyroidism. Two Enlarged parathyroid glands. Thyroid nodule. Right lobe thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy

Hemorrhoid infection, Gastroenteritis viral and Menstruation irregular

4.8.2021 – Arm soreness and the beginnings of a headache, but not once yet.

4.22.2021 – Low back ache. I'm still 9 days from the start of my period, so it seems too early to be a symptom of that.

5.13.2021 – Developed sneezing, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, and general tiredness. Pretty sure its a cold given to me by my nephew, but just in case its not, thought i would mention it.

4.29.2022 – My hand in vaccination arm felt tingly like it was waking up from it going to sleep. Very mild

5.7.2022 – Period started 4 days early

Injection site urticaria, Rash papular and Rash erythematous

2.8.2021 – rash just appeared today 1 week after vaccinated

2.15.2021 – Hives and rash on arm injection site appeared 1 week after vaccine. Rash hot, itched, red, somewhat swollen & sore. It expanded to 6, then gradually faded several days later, but it remains visible today 1 wk later. I took Benadryl for the hives/itc

3.3.2021 – Flushing appeared on arms , face and chest several times since covid arm hives and subsequent raised circular 6 red rash finally faded after being present for a week

Pulmonary pain, Abdominal distension and Burning sensation

1.30.2021 – Mild Low Back ache

2.1.2021 – Lymph nodes under left arm where I got shot really hurt today and feel tender. More than usual.

2.27.2021 – Right side back hurts a little

3.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my groin area

3.16.2021 – Coughing and a burning sensation In my lungs

3.24.2021 – Cough, sneezing feeling tired

3.30.2021 – Pain in mid back with cough. Very sore to move when laying down. Feels like me lungs hurt.

4.7.2021 – Bad mid back pain really hard to move when laying down

5.25.2021 – My stomach is bloating crazy and Ive been throwing up for the last 24 hours

8.24.2021 – Cough, sore throat

2.24.2022 – Diarrhea, stomach cramps, arthritis in my hands.

Hypoglycemia, Blood glucose decreased and Diabetes mellitus

3.13.2021 – No

3.14.2021 – None

3.17.2021 – I hate COVID19

4.2.2021 – Trouble with headaches

4.9.2021 – I believe my symptoms are from the 1st injection

4.10.2021 – Sinuses hurt

4.13.2021 – Depression, anxiety

4.15.2021 – Brain fog hasnt been getting better, & I can't taste very much

4.16.2021 – Hypoglycemia

4.23.2021 – I have been having bouts with hyperglycemia. I will be fine & then I have to eat. My blood sugar goes down really fast. Something is making my diabetes go up and down

5.14.2021 – I am diabetic and my Blood glucose dropped way low

7.11.2021 – All foods go from tasting the way I remember and like. Now, alot of foods either taste bad or no taste

10.8.2021 – I rarely taste my food

4.9.2022 – Hard to cocentrate, Diabetes seems more difficult to control

Crying, Gingival pain and Stress

4.30.2021 – Ive been having acid reflux/heartburn a lot more often than I am used to. I dont know if its due to diet or what. Its often at night/in the evening and has kept me up a couple of times.

5.14.2021 – Occasional nausea when in backseat of a moving car, may be stress related

7.2.2021 – Probably unrelated eczema like rash below butt cheek

4.3.2022 – Probably unrelated, but I had a weird day a few months back where I thought I was maybe coming down with strep. My throat started aching more and more over a few hours and then my gums and jaw began to hurt so bad I cried. Two hours later I was fine

12.4.2022 – Had a mild case of Covid, September 1, a few days of sickness; fever, slight cough, chills, etc.

Sensitization, Sensitive skin and Mobility decreased

2.16.2021 – Extreme sensitivity in my lymph nodes on both my armpits very sensitive to touch have trouble lifting my arms up and down with ease

2.17.2021 – So much pain in lymphnodes at armpits I think its making me feel nausea

2.18.2021 – Severe swollen lymph nodes under both armpits extreme under shot arm

2.19.2021 – Lymph nodes flare up still in both armpits

2.20.2021 – Swollen lymphnodes under armpits

11.16.2021 – Flu like symptoms thought I may have contacted Covid but was tested and received negative results

Tinnitus and Headache

3.12.2021 – I noticed a slight increase in tinnitus some days after my first Pfizer dose that seems to have further increased following the second dose.

3.13.2021 – Tinnitus still present.

3.14.2021 – Still with the tinnitus.

3.25.2021 – I think the tinnitus I reported before is at the same or slightly higher volume than before. I filed a report on VAERS.

4.23.2021 – I almost never used to get headaches. Since my vaccinations, in addition to the increase in perceived tinnitus volume, I occasionally (about 1-2x / week) wake up with a mild headache that goes away after taking acetaminophen.

Somnolence, Influenza like illness and Myalgia

3.11.2021 – I hadn't signed up for this until a few days after my first shot - so I wasn't able to report side effects I did experience the day of. Approximately 3 hours after the shot, I developed muscle aches that began in my lower back then quickly spread to legs, arms and shoulders - along with a low grade fever. This symptoms were very much "flu-like" and lasted about 4 hours (2 of which I slept mid afternoon from being exhausted by them). After those went away around 5pm, the injection site became very tender/sore and again around 10pm, the muscle aches came back. I took an aleve and promptly went to bed - by morning the symptoms were all gone.

Middle insomnia, Poor quality sleep and Rash pruritic

11.2.2021 – Itching about 30 minutes after injection. This followed 7 months of rash and itching after the 2nd injection in February. I saw 4 doctors for the intense itchy rash during the months from March through October

11.3.2021 – Itching

11.12.2021 – More rash and unbearable itching. Extremely tired. Restless sleep with many times awake

11.24.2021 – Sore throat, sneezing, cough, diarrhea, Vomiting, low grade fever and low energy

12.8.2021 – Itching, rash itching and more rash Allergyelemination doctor

4.27.2022 – Achy all over and extremely tired

10.29.2022 – Had COVID. Am tired all the time

Stress at work, Eczema and Vomiting

4.7.2021 – Yesterday I had severe fever, chills, headache, joint and body aches all day

4.19.2021 – I feel overly tired Anna almost like I'm getting a bit of a cold.

10.4.2021 – A cold (tested negative for COVID), eczema (not new), symptoms from a flu shot

5.27.2022 – Exhaustion. Could be work stress, but who knows

11.28.2022 – I got a covid booster and flu shot the same day (11/15/2022) sand had a pretty bad reaction with nausea, vomiting, headache, fever and chills for 2 days.

Thyroxine increased, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased and Pain of skin

5.13.2021 – Swollen axillary lymph node on same side as injection

5.14.2021 – Tender and swollen axillary lymph node on same side as injection

5.15.2021 – Tender swollen axillary lymph node on same side as injection site

5.29.2021 – Unilateral Sinus congestion on same side as injection site; dermal sensitivity on scalp same side as injection site; ear pain on same side as injection site

7.17.2021 – I recently had labs done, and my T4 has skyrocketed and my TSH has plummeted.

Dystonia, Joint range of motion decreased and Lower respiratory tract infection

12.31.2020 – I have a very stiff neck, almost dystonia like. Mainly on the right side where the injection was. It started on monday night the 28th of december. I had a terrible headache, became unable to move my neck much. Could not turn my head to the right at all, only about 10 percent of normal to the left. Could not move my chin to chest. Today it is about 50% better. Still painful and difficult to achieve normal range of motion. I am at around 50% of normal.

2.8.2021 – Chest cold and sinus infection

Blood glucose fluctuation, Injection site discoloration and Blood glucose increased

2.5.2021 – I had a fever of 100.0 last night after my survey. Controlled with Tylenol

2.7.2021 – Discoloration at injection sight noticed last night

2.19.2021 – Pain at injection site on Monday and Tuesday 5-6/10. Had extreme fatigue Sunday-Wednesday with some dizziness. Noticed change in taste. No change to smell.

3.4.2021 – My taste has been off.. decreased and having a metallic taste intermittently

3.10.2021 – My taste is off.. having metallic taste on and off. Slight decrease in taste. Smell not effected at all

8.4.2021 – Vaccine shot site hurting 8/10. The entire left shoulder. Feeling really tired and sore on and off. Glucose levels have been running higher than normal and fluctuating drastically. Was well controlled before vaccine.

Vocal cord paralysis, Specialist consultation and Hypotension

1.8.2021 – Hypotension and fainting

1.10.2021 – Sore throat and phlegm

1.11.2021 – Sore throat

1.21.2021 – Hoarseness, feeling phlegm in throat, mild cough

1.28.2021 – Hoarseness, sore throat

2.4.2021 – Since the 2nd shot, I have:Nasal congestion, headache, insomnia, hoarseness, throat congestion. Generalized muscle pain, specially in right upper extremity.No fever.I did not seek medical care, nor did the COVID-19 testing ( PCR or antibody).

2.18.2021 – I still have moderate hoarseness and dry throat.Muscle pain right arm.

4.8.2021 – I was diagnosed with right vocal cord paralysis by laryngoscopy. Resolved by high dose of prednisone after 2 weeks. CT scan of the neck and chest were normal. Radiology office

Ovulation delayed, Infectious mononucleosis and Cyst

2.18.2021 – Dizziness

2.23.2021 – Itchiness Called nurse line

2.24.2021 – Ear ache, lack of appetite, unexpected weight loss (8 lb)

2.25.2021 – Low appetite

3.4.2021 – Fatigue remains significant and worsens after days with more activity. Decreased appetite. Chills. Brain fog. Ear infection. Delayed ovulation.

3.11.2021 – Throat soreness started 10 min after 2nd dose. Nurse dismissed in spite of allergy history.

3.12.2021 – Coughing, sore through, loss of voice Attempted calling and telehealth. Could not get appointment and cant talk now so no option. Clinic has not responded.

3.13.2021 – Significantly better coughing and sore throat. Voice returned. Fever broke in the early am.

3.14.2021 – Mild sore throat- voice still soft. Significant ongoing improvement.

3.18.2021 – Tingling and numbness in arm where shot was given, from shoulder to hand.

3.27.2021 – Ongoing soreness in injected arm and minor fatigue and brain fog.

4.1.2021 – Fatigue ongoingDigestive pain with Alternating consolation and loose stools; bleeding

6.10.2021 – Increased headaches, new allergies. May be stress and environment related.

2.12.2022 – Fever was 1.5 h after talking prescription aleve for pain.

2.13.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in both armpits; larger on left side (vaccine received in left arm). Moderate sore throat, mild sneezing. Better than yesterday. (Hopefully in final stages of recovering from mono- dr. Approved getting booster)

2.14.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in both armpits; bigger in v side. Mild balance/dizziness issues. Mild sore throat.

2.16.2022 – Lymph nodes are still swollen, but are improving.

2.25.2022 – New painful cyst. Serious pain flare. Fatigue, Nausea, intermittent blurry vision. Could not be seen in person. Given antibiotics. Grateful to have direct primary care.

3.11.2022 – Cyst returned before finishing antibiotics; started new antibiotic today. Large swollen lymph node on base of skull; small

Hemorrhoids, Lacrimation increased and Constipation

3.26.2021 – Yesterday, before I signed up for this, I had chills, mild fever (100.1) watery eyes and runny nose. This started 24 hours after I had the second shot. Much, much better this afternoon

9.22.2021 – Inflamed hemeroid, prevented me from moving my bowels for almost 48 hours. Felt dizzy and way out of sorts so went to ER at local hospital. They checked things and found nothing but the inflamed hemeroid. They recommended Miralax and that worked!

Nail discoloration, Vascular pain and Muscle tightness

4.15.2021 – Blood vain inside wrist pain after first dose and continued for 25 days already. Will keep on monitoring.

4.17.2021 – Sore eyes

4.19.2021 – I noticed a dark spot on my toenail. I wonder if it was onychomycosis or blood clot. My inside wrist blood vein has a pain that feels like clogging, seems to be receding after a month but can still feel it.

4.24.2021 – Pain in the vein inside left wrist whee blood veins are anundant

4.29.2021 – 1 on top of my head, a numb and pain in two vein occurs occasionally. 2. Vein pain on the inside of the left wrist

5.13.2021 – Heart feel sudden ache. It feels like you got food stuffed and blocked in the food tube in the area of the heart. First time in life experience this. Should I worry? Lasted only for about less than a minute.

5.29.2021 – Left arm feels tight. Vein pain left inside wrist.

Femoral hernia, Hypoxia and Hypersomnia

3.24.2021 – The tiredness isnt related to the vaccine.

3.27.2021 – On Thursday, side effects kept me in bed. On Friday, I was only able to work a half day due to side effects.

3.28.2021 – Enlarged underarm lymph node on same side as injection site.

3.31.2021 – Keep in mind that Im a 2x COVID survivor, so my presumption is that Im having an elevated immune response. Coconut milk has been helping decrease the inflammation and, therefore, pain.

4.7.2021 – Continued post vaccine muscle/joint pain + migraine flare

4.17.2021 – The side effects are much less severe than with the first shot.

4.19.2021 – Fatigue is at the same level as when I had COVID and at beginning of long-term COVID. Requested telehealth visit. Waiting for office to call me to schedule.

4.22.2021 – Migraines and extreme morning fatigue are the biggest issues with this dose.

4.29.2021 – More frequent migraines

5.15.2021 – Femoral hernia diagnosed and set for surgery on 5/27.

7.15.2021 – Fibromyalgia flare-up

10.14.2021 – Worsening of ADHD and fatigue that have required medication changes

4.15.2022 – Two new diagnoses: 1) nocturnal hypoxia 2) idiopathic hypersomnia At home sleep study

2.27.2021 – During my vaccination the Tech failed to administer the shot correctly. Once he put the needle in my arm the fluid spilled on my arm and clothes. He assured me that it was normal to have spillage. However, I ask to speak to the person in charge. She stated unfortunately there was nothing they could do and hoped that some of the vaccine entered my arm. Im very disappointed how dismissive they were regarding my concern. Again, I felt the needle penetrate my arm, but the fluid ran down my arm/clothing instead. I was looking forward to finally getting the vaccine and now Im left with concern.

Bronchitis, Chest pain and Back pain

2.16.2021 – No

6.11.2021 – Had shoulder replacement surgery on5/25/21. Feeling okay, no symptoms of Covid 19.

3.13.2022 – Right shoulder pain plus right hip and lower back. The shoulder was replaced about 5 years ago. Having a CT scan done next week. Have had a fusion on lower back but ex-rays show a pulling away.

5.20.2022 – have had a sore throat for about 4 days. Now when I cough it hurts on right side of chest.

5.22.2022 – as far as I know I have a common cold

5.26.2022 – doing well today

6.16.2022 – Right shoulder and arm very painful and Right hip an lower back. These are not even but ee much worse lately.

8.18.2022 – Contacted positive for Covid.

11.18.2022 – Had bronchitis.

Renal pain, Eye swelling and Musculoskeletal chest pain

4.25.2021 – Back pain, kidney pain, rib pain, breast pain, chest pain. The pain comes and goes. Hot flashes in my head and cold sweats. Pain in my hands and pain and swelling in my eyes. When I take tylenol, the symtoms are moderate. When the tylenol wears off, the pain gets intense and I have to take the next dose to control it.

4.27.2021 – Me duelen las manos, tengo los dedos inchados. Dolor de cabeza, cuello, espalda , riñones, costillas, senos, pecho y piernas. Mareos, náuseas y dolor de oído.

4.28.2021 – Dolor cabeza, cuello, espalda, riñones, costilla, senos, pecho y piernas. Las manos hinchadas y adoloridas. Dolor de oído y mucho mareo. Yo tengo Fibromialgia.

4.29.2021 РDolor en la espalda, ri̱ones, costillas, senos. Mareos, dolor de cuello y fuerte dolor de cabeza. Dolor y inchadas los dedos de las manos.

Paresthesia

5.7.2021 – This might be completely unrelated, but the top of my foot on the same side as injection site gets tingly. It actually started yesterday but I dont think its related. Its not the entire foot, just a small section of it.

5.8.2021 – So random tingling on top of left foot (injection was in left side) . Again might be unrelated.

5.9.2021 – The tingling seems to be less in my left foot. I think its related to something else.