Their Stories

Injection site mass, Sinus headache and Tenderness

1.29.2021 – Light headed in the morning

2.21.2021 – Baseball sized lump under arm where 1st shot given. Notice pain on day 22. Pain only lasted a few hours. Swelling still evident. Also had swelled lift nodes in neck. Still slightly swellen

2.24.2021 – Peak pain 10-15 hrs post injection. Every part of body painful. Lymph nodes in neck and back very painful. Pain in neck and shoulders.

2.26.2021 – Swelling lymph nodes in neck

4.1.2021 – Undulating swelling of glands started 2 weeks post 2nd vacination and has occurred about every week lasting for about 2 days. Also have mild sore throat and tiredness at same times. Typically only lasts 24-48 hours.

4.7.2021 – Some unexpected shortness of breath lasting only a day, about once every two weeks post second shot. Resolves typically in 12 hours. Then feel good most days. Glands in neck nearly back to normal, only slightly tender when probed.

8.24.2021 – Sinus headache, sneezing, 24 hrs later sore throat, followed by very swollen glands in neck. Reduced energy. No fever, oxygen levels 96 after short walk in am. Wife exactly same symptoms, no fever. Rarely leaving home except for food, meds. Masking.

Sleep deficit, Insomnia and Chest pain

1.25.2021 – Sore arm

1.28.2021 – Fatigue due to lack of sleep.

1.29.2021 – Nothing new. Back ache plus sternum aches due to CABG-3X in July 2020.

2.1.2021 – Tired due to lack of sleep. Do not believe it is related to vaccine.

2.24.2021 – Normal aches and psins

2.25.2021 – Mild subtle headache

2.28.2021 – Lack of sleep but not due to vaccine.

3.1.2021 – Chest cavity stinging

10.26.2021 – Tired but I feel it is related to sleep deprivation the night before vaccination.

10.27.2021 – Chest cavity stings. This normally occurs after I pick up an object and a perk of open hear surgery.

Painful respiration, Pulmonary pain and Abdominal pain

3.11.2021 – Slept later than usual

3.12.2021 – Allergies are flare-up

3.14.2021 – On day 2 I missed checking in I had shooting pains on left side of my head and pain with deep breathing in my left side in my lung

4.8.2021 – Sore injection spot for 3-4 hours this morning than nothing since

4.9.2021 – Craping below my ribcage

4.14.2021 – Stiff

10.6.2021 – Something like a severe allergy to something i came in contact with . There was churh dinner at my sisters ,pick up a appliance went home got up stairs feeling real tired took 3 hour nap, woke went to bathroom setting down skin started iching, sweet,

Hyposmia, Respiratory tract infection and Disturbance in attention

1.3.2021 – Just cold

1.6.2021 – Been really cold and it won't go away every sence I got the shot

1.26.2021 – My stomach hurts a lot

2.7.2021 – Sick to my stomach and headache

2.28.2021 – Im super tired and Im still having really bad headache

7.25.2021 – Very tired and feel very light headed cant smell hardly anything plus I have to lay down for least a hour to rest so I can gain energy .

9.29.2021 – Whole body hurts and very weak hurts to bend my back is killing me

10.26.2021 – Diarrhea headache

3.29.2022 – I my head feels so foggy and having a hard time focusing and very tired all the time

9.28.2022 – Respiratory illness

Sensitization, Hyperesthesia and Musculoskeletal discomfort

4.7.2021 – Have joint and muscle pain lingering from first dose of vaccine

4.8.2021 – Anxiety, increased sensitivity in body

4.9.2021 – Increased sensitivity in hands and in general

4.10.2021 – Had labs drawn on 3/31 at urgent care due to joint/muscle pain . No report yet.

4.11.2021 – Discomfort in hands

4.21.2021 – Joint pain, especially knees. Stomach upset. Skin sensitivity.. Had lab work done because of joint pain to test for inflammation, but was negative.

4.28.2021 – Still have joint mostly knee pain, stomach upset

5.14.2021 – Knee pain, increased sensitivity in body Office visit

5.21.2021 – Knee and other joint discomfort. Anxiety. Some stomach upset.

Spleen disorder, Localized edema and Splenomegaly

4.22.2021 – On 4/15 at approx 10pm--7 days after my 1st vaccination & the first day of no shoulder pain & swelling--I experienced spontaneous irregularly-shaped HOT swelling with HORRIFIC itching & a burning sensation at the general site of my injection.

5.8.2021 – Painful armpit lymph node

5.10.2021 – Armpit lymph node isn't as swollen & painful as previous 2-3 days; mild discomfort .

5.11.2021 – Energy worker noticed my Spleen was inflammed today, & said it was last week as well.

5.20.2021 – Uncomfortable fullness in my left side, up under ribs, & radiating up the left dorsal/back side.

6.10.2021 – I believe that my symptoms of malaise (headaches, fatigue, brain fogginess, sore throat, etc) are due to Seasonal Allergies & Ozone Health Alerts where i live.

11.11.2021 – Allergy symptoms (ran out of Zyrtec 2 days ago)--sore throat, drainage, foggy head.

11.14.2021 – Fluid-filled sack under my R collar bone last night caused discomfort, as I chased/massaged it down my chest & under my breast. Woke up this morning with what felt like a golf ball in my Right armpit.

11.16.2021 – My arm, armpit, the tissues/muscles in my upper chest (where lymph node swelled, below clavicle), as well as the side of the chest (where I "chased" weird swelling 2 nights after) are all sore.

11.18.2021 – Massage therapist found that my aching neck was from fluid buildup--much like the sack of fluid I chased/massaged down my chest two nights after my Moderna booster.

11.25.2021 – Unsure if symptoms--fatigue, headache, fuzzy head--experiencing are from allergies or possibly a cold.

Dry throat, Sinus congestion and Throat irritation

11.26.2021 – Sore throat and sinus congestion

11.27.2021 – Dry scratchy throat, sinus congestion, cough

11.28.2021 – Sinus congestion, cough

11.29.2021 – Sinus congestion and cough

11.30.2021 – Severe sinus congestion and chest congestion and cough

12.1.2021 – Sinus congestion, chest congestion, and cough

12.8.2021 – Pain in shoulder

12.22.2021 – Severe congestion, joint pain, headaches, and extreme fatigue

1.5.2022 – Sick, muscle aches, severe congestion and cough joint pain, it's been ongoing since my 2nd shot 11/24/21!!!

5.25.2022 – Sick a lot!!! before vaccinations I had not been sick for several years!

Arthritis, Oral herpes and Muscle spasms

2.1.2021 – Normal arthritis pain

2.2.2021 – Arthritis joint pain only

2.3.2021 – Just the usual arthritis joint pain

2.10.2021 – Mild intermittent nausea last 2 days. Mild intermittent headache a couple of days. None today. Otherwise the same.

2.17.2021 – Joint pain is arthritis related.

2.18.2021 – Joint pain related to arthritis

2.19.2021 – Arthritis pain

2.21.2021 – Usual arthritis joint pain. Developed what feels like a cold sore on lower outside of nose.

2.22.2021 – Normal arthritis pain

2.24.2021 – Normal arthritis joint pain

3.10.2021 – Some nausea last 2 days. Not sure why. Don't think it is related to vaccine.

3.31.2021 – More tired.

11.6.2022 – Leg cramps ar night. Tired.

12.25.2022 – Nasal congestion & clear drainage, cough, slight sore throat, tired.

Loss of consciousness, Syncope and Body temperature increased

2.19.2021 – I had a slight fever from 2/11 to 2/14

3.11.2021 – I received the vaccine 2 hrs ago so no symptoms.

3.12.2021 – Pain at injection site and quite warm to the touch. A bit of sore throat and some body ache I also feel a bit woozy/dizzy.

3.13.2021 – My temp went up to 100.4 last night. I took tylenol which helped. A low grade fever returnef today.

4.9.2021 – Passed out on Sunday. Taken to (b)(6) and the diagnosis was Vasovagal Syncope. Was kept in hospital overnight and released mid-day.

Skin warm, Bone pain and Injection site reaction

3.7.2021 – Felt like my heart was racing a few times and a little light headed or dizzy

3.18.2021 – Softball sized itchy/fevered rash on injection arm, still racing heart rate at times, and dizziness

4.3.2021 – Headaches and dizziness throughout the day. Heart still races randomly. Getting blood work and an ekg. Delayed second shot until I get results.

4.15.2021 – Heart racing at night

4.21.2021 – Insomnia, been coughing since shot but could be allergies

4.28.2021 – Heart palpitations especially at night, bone aches, persistent cough

5.19.2021 – Period 10 days early. Usually very regular. Armpit lymph nodes finally going down - were swollen till now.

10.13.2021 – I have frequent bone aches in my arms near where I received my shots.

Blepharospasm, Muscle tightness and Chest discomfort

10.10.2021 – Soreness under both arms as though my lymph nodes are swollen.

10.11.2021 – Still getting headaches, swelling in lymph nodes less but still ache , I had some tightness in chest but better today.

10.12.2021 – Pain in left wrist, twitching in right eye. Still a little discomfort in chest.

10.13.2021 – Lymph nodes still a little sore

10.14.2021 – Lymph nodes still tender

11.18.2021 – Feeling like lymph nodes under the arms are a little swollen again. Feeling a little tightness in chest muscles. It comes and goes. Also still experiencing headaches.

Injection site rash, Urticaria and Paresthesia

4.9.2021 – A little achy... and lite tiredness .... nothing major at this time

4.23.2021 – Tingling sensation right side of face... (like when foot falls asleep)... but very suttle feeling about 15-20 min after shot in right arm

4.29.2021 – Wake up after night of sleep not feeling 100%

5.14.2021 – Slight muscle aches and tiredness... but really not sure if its due to vaccine

12.20.2021 – This is my booster. When I got my 2nd shot i woke and was sick hoping the same doesn't happen tonite

6.22.2022 – Not sure if it's heart or anxiety

10.26.2022 – A hive on my arm

12.1.2022 – Rash like here and there .. some around where I got the shot?. Not sure if they're related

Gastrointestinal disorder, Vomiting and Lymph node pain

1.30.2021 – Very Bad headache yesterday - 3 ibuprophen 2 zyrtec did not clear up. Finally mountain dew made it subside

2.2.2021 – I dont know it it matters but the pain and swelling i have been experiencing is under arm lymph nodes or gland pain on same side with injection. Started same time

3.3.2021 – Strong headache lasting 2days

7.28.2021 – Increased shortness of breath

11.16.2021 – Pain under arm in swollen glands moved down arm half way

2.11.2022 – Stomach trouble with nausea and vomiting lasting 4 days with HA. Went to get covid test. Test was neg

5.13.2022 – Fever cough sob headache

7.8.2022 – Shortness of breath

Migraine with aura, Ophthalmic migraine and Injection site pain

3.17.2021 – Strangely, opposite shoulder (sympathetic?) pain; much less than injection site.

3.18.2021 – Shortly after yesterdays checkin, I experienced what I think is called an aura migraine without headache or ocular migraine in my right eye. I have never experienced this before except for a very short one (I didnt really understand) earlier that day while doing a light workout. The alarming second one happened a couple hours later while checking out at Costco and, with some resting/covering of the eye, resolved itself within about 40 minutes. Nothing since but havent done any activity today.

4.20.2021 – Very slight hint of aura migraine without headache about 4 hours after injection

4.24.2021 – Some morning congestion

11.30.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph nodes in neck

12.19.2022 – Just a long lived cold (about 17 days) but no fever or cough - head/chest congestion.

Abdominal discomfort, Rash and Pain in extremity

3.1.2022 – I Have had a small rash break out in my upper left side of my back this has been going on since September on and off a little rash present . pain down my left arm last week and GI upset. I have a feeling it was a shingles flare .

5.2.2022 – Very slight rash on the left side of my back seems to come and go on and off so mild that most people can't see it but I can feel it could be something completely unrelated although I never had it before Covid vaccines

5.4.2022 – Rash Gone for now

10.28.2022 – COVID variant sick for 3 days cold symptoms runny nose fatigued

Hypogeusia, Depressed mood and Memory impairment

3.25.2021 – No taste? Cant taste my food?

3.28.2021 – Foods taste very dull or bland?

4.3.2021 – My Tastes are almost gone? Extremely tired after sleeping 9 hours?

4.15.2021 – All my upper joints are extremely sore? My tastes have disappeared? My memory is bothersome?

6.28.2021 – Extremely Tired every day! My sleeping pattern is in reverse? Some depression as one might figure? Im 73 and feel 83? Ill make a VA Dr.s appointment? I experience severe lower back pain? This epidemic has taken a toll on me?

9.23.2021 – My diets out of wack? Since the Chinas devastation I cant taste my food? Except for sugar & tons of salt ? I dread having to eat? Cant taste! Our Political leadership have created a path to depression for me that Iv never experienced i

3.27.2022 – Disgusted with our stolen leadership lying and taking advantage of a senile president that is trying to appease the left but too stupid follow directions? Poor America!' Three years to Trump? Will we still be alive? Our leadership has confused Americ VA 100% Fabulous!'

Joint range of motion decreased, Injected limb mobility decreased and Mobility decreased

11.18.2021 – I recently caught a cold and have independent cold symptoms

11.19.2021 – Nothing COVID related. I caught a cold from a friend though

11.20.2021 – I caught a cold and have moderate cold symptoms

11.21.2021 – Common cold symptoms

12.13.2021 – Shoulder pain in the injected arm with some restricted mobility. I feel pain when I try to scratch my back. I have had the problem for about 1 week.

12.20.2021 – Sore shoulder in the injected arm with incomplete range of motion.

12.29.2021 – Lingering shoulder pain; possibly injection induced damage.

2.14.2022 – I am still suffering from worsening pain and immobility in the injected shoulder.

12.9.2022 – Mild COVID symptoms starting Nov 24 confirmed by positive home antigen test Nov 25; fever for a couple hours; considerable fatigue lasting two days, very mild nasal congestion for a few days.

Tendon disorder, Plantar fasciitis and Back disorder

3.14.2021 – Abdominal pain lasted most of the day yesterday and is better today. When I did the survey it thought it was transitory but lasted all day. That is an unusual symptom for me

3.24.2021 – I am pretty sure it has nothing to do with the vaccine. I got stem cells injected into my thumb yesterday and there effects from that, but its not bad. Just feel a tad fragile because I cant use that hand much and have to be quite careful.

4.7.2021 – Symptoms lasted maybe 5 days are were mild except I was quite tired

4.23.2021 – All related to a nasty fall on the sidewalk- nothing to do with the vaccine. A special 5 point landing beat me up pretty good, but the 5-point part probably prevented broken bones. X-ray at doctors office

1.5.2022 – Muscle aches, sore throat, headache, serious brain fog and fatigue

4.6.2022 – Inflammation problems- hamstring, plantar faciitis, both hands

10.8.2022 – Not sure when the last survey was, but starting in April had some significant back issues which are directly or indirectly related to what I am calling long Covid. This and a whole host of tendon issues are finally mostly resolved, I hope.

Dermatitis atopic, Psoriasis and Specialist consultation

3.15.2021 – Feel stiff in my back and neck

3.16.2021 – Stiff muscles in my back and neck

4.9.2021 – Stiffness

4.10.2021 – Congestion, mild cough

4.12.2021 – Went to MD who said the rash was eczema, but this started right after I had the virus in Nov. and has been flared since then. It worsened after both of the vaccinations. (Im a healthcare professional) Dermatologist

4.23.2021 – Rash spreading. I have seen a dermatologist who diagnosed it as eczema and psoriasis. (Im a healthcare professional)

4.30.2021 – Wide spread atopic dermatitis with multiple visits to MD for steroid shots and topical cream. Started with CoVid infection (mild) returned after first vaccine and after second became moderate/severe with Intense itching. (Im an R.N.)

5.7.2021 – Widespread rash. Scalp, neck, chest, back, arms and legs. Not responding to steroids, injectable or topical. Severe Puritus.

5.14.2021 – Severe rash over most of back, chest, arms, legs, scalp. Possible Dx: Dermatitis Herpetiformis. Biopsy pending. Insanely itchy, painful, swollen lymph nodes. Has not responded to steroids. upcoming appt with a Rheumatologist. This began after vaccine

5.21.2021 – Severe rash

Amnesia, Neuropathy peripheral and Respiratory syncytial virus infection

2.9.2021 – Tingling & Numbness; Tight Chest

2.12.2021 – Runny nose, congestion, sore throat,

2.13.2021 – Sore throat, Sniffles, congestion

2.15.2021 – Congestion, sniffles, cough

2.16.2021 – Congestion, sore throat

3.3.2021 – My arm at The site of the 1st shot remains sore at to touch.

3.9.2021 – Loss of appetite

3.11.2021 – Unusual/weird dreams

3.16.2021 – Brain Fog last 2 days

3.30.2021 – Continue fatigue and stomach distress, occasional migraine type headaches, especially after a day of errands outside of house. The day following outside activities is when I am in bed with symptoms.

4.6.2021 – Continued fatigue Insomnia ORWhen able to sleep, have Extremely weird dreams that causes an unrestful sleep.Brain FogInability to concentrate for a long period of time.

9.9.2021 – Neuropathy in feet, Tingling and numbness of hands and feet, constipation, short-Term Memory loss

3.9.2022 – Sinus Infection, Bronchitis, (RSV or Pneumonia) Normal wellness visit

Intranasal hypoesthesia, Myocardial infarction and Pain in jaw

1.28.2021 – Minor indigestion

2.1.2021 – Unusual odor from orifices

2.24.2021 – Brief numbness of right nostril and minor transient right jaw pain

2.25.2021 – Right nostril feels numb

2.26.2021 – Right nostril numbness fading but now bruising and redness appeared on numb site.

2.27.2021 – Bruising/redness on right nostril and adjacent cheek in areas that went numb

2.28.2021 – Nostril bruising continues

3.1.2021 – Bruise on right nostril where it was numb after shot

3.2.2021 – Nose bruise continues on site of original numbness

3.3.2021 – Bruise on nostril where numbness arose right after vaccine

3.17.2021 – Headache, fatigue, joint aches

Bladder discomfort, Tongue coated and Bladder pain

1.15.2021 – Dizziness

1.16.2021 – I had sharp shooting pains on the right side of my head for about an hour during the night. The pain was on the high side of moderate and Ive never experienced that before.

1.22.2021 – I cant seem to get over my headache. I do get frequent ones, so I didnt report them every day, but this headache is different . Its a different kind, location and I cant make it stop. Very hard to sleep or do normal activities.

1.29.2021 – On day 10, I developed a rash on my arm where I got the shot. The rash goes down my arm about 4 inches and is red. No pain or itching so far.

2.12.2021 – Itchy rash on both forearms

3.4.2021 – 1. Increased muscle pain in neck and arms2. Bladder pain and difficulty urinating Went to GP and gave sample for infection which was negative. Taking pain meds and muscle relaxers.

3.25.2021 – I continue to have muscle pain and bladder problems. I have some chronic conditions that were under control and have been in a flare since my shot. My Primary dr is sending me a referral. Office call and phone conversation

12.28.2021 – Very stiff neck

12.29.2021 – Neck is still stiff

12.30.2021 – Very tired, have no energy

1.17.2022 – For the last week, I've had cold symptoms: runny nose, cough, tired. Also stomach pains. And my tongue hurts. Have not been tested

3.28.2022 – January-Mild cold symptoms. Scratchy throat, sore tongue, whitish color, extreme tiredness. Couldn't get test due to ice and snow closed test sites. Had home test three wks later was negative. March-Antibody test showed high category antibodies.

Dysphagia, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Oropharyngeal pain

3.15.2021 – Received first dose on 3/10 and no issues until yesterday 3/14 when I woke up to a very sore throat. Difficult to swallow and hurts throat when talking. Today is the same.

3.17.2021 – As I mentioned in the last report (3/14) I had a very sore throat. I was concerned because it had been 4 days since my first vaccination. Yesterday I saw my doctor and it turns out I have strep throat and nothing to do with the vaccine. He prescribed meds and Im starting to feel better. My family practitioner.

Erythema, Palpitations and Vomiting

2.10.2021 – itching

2.11.2021 – Last night itching and rash all over, gone this morning

3.1.2021 – Itching/redness, feverish and runny nose

3.9.2021 – Itching all over my body

3.10.2021 – I will be going to Dr. 3/11/2021

3.11.2021 – Primary Care Doctor

6.7.2021 – Heart Palpitations, Dizzy, Nausea, & Vomiting sometimes. My Dr. is having test done to see why. Primary Dr.

11.1.2021 – light headed

1.31.2022 – May have been exposed to Covid at School on Jan. 13, 2022 by a sick child, and a few days later I had mild symptoms.

10.25.2022 – Sharp pain on lower left area sometimes

11.4.2022 – Fever, headaches, rash and diarrhea sometimes.

11.12.2022 – Rash under both armpits Primary doctor

Pain of skin, Injection site pain and Chills

3.24.2021 – Just a slight tenderness at the sight of the injection.

4.14.2021 – Arm is sore.

4.15.2021 – Headache is mild. Chills off and on with the fever.

4.16.2021 – Have recovered from the fever and at times feel a bitoff but not bad.

4.18.2021 – Have a slight fever that I think may be related to something else. Redimed. I dont believe this is related to the vaccine.

4.21.2021 – Several days ago, I had pain from a very sensitive area on my stomach - not sure it was related to the vaccine or not. It lasted a few days.

Petechiae, Psoriasis and Swelling

4.10.2021 – Psoriasis flare

4.13.2021 – Stomach pain

7.10.2021 – Increased fatigue,continued persistent swelling in my legs and feet. Increased asthma symptom, increase in body aches. Unfortunately I have no idea if this is caused by the vaccine shots. Office visit

4.8.2022 – The psoriasis I've had since about 2002 has suddenly spread over a large area of my body. I had a psoriasis flare after my covid vaccine. It mostly cleared then came back with a vengeance. I've also begun to have blood spots appear on my skin.

Sinus pain, Influenza like illness and Myalgia

5.10.2021 – I had a TDAP shot because my daughter is pregnant and her doctor wanted everybody to have a TDAP. Slight reaction to it, flu like symptoms with head ache. Symptoms lasted one day but I usually do not react to immunization in this way.

1.6.2022 – I had muscle aches and slight fever along with mild dizziness and sinus pain. Could have been Omicron but there was no available testing in our area. Everything was booked. I have recovered. All of the adults in our household had it all immunized.

Menstrual discomfort, Noninfective gingivitis and Gingival swelling

3.13.2021 – breast nodule Diagnostic of L breast

4.21.2021 – Ive been in menopause for 10 years. I have experienced my ovaries Aiken and actually feeling painful at times. I often also have swelling of the gums in my mouth. I have been to the dentist my dentist said there is nothing or any reason why I shou

4.28.2021 – Swallow gums. My dentist could not find any reason why my gums were inflamed, I took Ibuprofen for 4 days . My gums are back to normal. Dentist

Encephalitis, Sensory overload and Post viral fatigue syndrome

3.24.2021 – Sore throat

3.27.2021 – I also have chronic fatigue syndrome

3.28.2021 – Chronic fatigue syndrome , sensory overload

3.29.2021 – Chronic fatigue syndrome

4.7.2021 – Fatigue, brain fog, cold chills

4.14.2021 – Chronic fatigue syndrome, sharpness in throat, dizziness

4.15.2021 – Left side of face feels numb, or puffy, congestion like a cold, chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalitis

4.16.2021 – Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalitis

4.19.2021 – Chronic fatigue syndrome/ myalgic encephalitis and orthostatic intolerance

5.12.2021 – Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms spiked, especially brain fog, burning hands, intense fatigue and prickly hot skin

4.14.2022 – Finger and hand pain

Vaginal pessary insertion, Vulvovaginal injury and Hypernatremia

2.12.2021 – Uti

2.13.2021 – Pressure up, uti

2.14.2021 – Arthritis pain

3.2.2021 – Vaginal tear from pessary- taking medication

9.12.2021 – Weakness, nausea, motion sickness

10.27.2021 – Pain in breast and under arm

10.28.2021 – Influenza and pneumovax-23 received today

11.6.2021 – Immunoassay therapy for CAD and low grade lymphoma

11.14.2021 – Lymphoma with cold agglutinin disease

1.23.2022 – Severe headaches and abdominal pain

8.10.2022 – Hypercalcemia, anemia

8.17.2022 – Atrial fibrillation

8.25.2022 – Lymphoma, anemia, hypercalcemia

10.12.2022 – Covid-19, pleural effusion, shortness of breath, thrombocytopenia, transfusion dependent anemia