Their Stories

Autoimmune thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism and Breast pain

3.8.2021 – Running nose

3.19.2021 – Ive had intermittent breast pain that I did not attribute to the vaccine until I had a mammogram Monday. They said my lymph nodes on the injection side are swollen.

4.4.2021 – Yesterday was an awful day. I didnt report. 12 hrs after vaccine I had terrible headache, low fever, aches. Ok today.

4.16.2021 – Swollen left lymph nodes and swollen arm in vaccine arm. Its going down a bit.

5.7.2021 – My thyroid numbers are messed up. I go to the doctor Monday. Regular check of hashimotis thyroid and Im hyperthyroid not hypothyroid

5.14.2021 – Stomach issues. Nausea, gas, bloating . I dont know if its related to the vaccine

Asthenopia, Herpes zoster and COVID-19

4.7.2021 – Started showing signs of a shingles flare up on Monday (day 5 after vaccine) Saw doctor today (day 7). Family doctor's office

4.14.2021 – I developed symptoms of shingles day 5 after 1st dose. Diagnosed on day 7. I am recovering now. Family doctor

4.22.2021 – Eye strain & tiredness started yesterday early evening

10.20.2021 – I got shingles & covid at the same time Got a shingles script from my regular Dr. And got a covid test at Walgreens.

Menopause, Mass and Psoriasis

5.29.2021 – Moderate psoriasis on arms has become severely inflamed and seems to be getting worse. Made appt for 6/2/2021

10.30.2021 – I am menopausal and have not had a period in over 2 years. Since my first Moderna shot I have had 2 very heavy,longer than before, periods. My 26 year old daughter got the Pfizer (both shots) about 3 months ago,and hasn't stopped bleeding since.

5.1.2022 – Mass found on right side of chest. Primary doctor visit; referral to ER for chest xrays

Abdominal discomfort, Chills and Pyrexia

2.1.2021 – I received shot Saturday. Sunday I had severe body aches, chills, fever (101) . All symptoms have improved but stomach discomfort was new today.

2.4.2021 – I am opting out of this v safe because half the time I go to fill this out theres no submit button and it only asked about the current day but I get it mid day. Meanwhile Ive had a headache or fever and chills the night before. If I could actually send the information first thing in the morning about the day before that wouldve been more helpful. And if it actually worked and I was able to submit some thing after filling out the whole form that wouldve been nice.

Middle insomnia, Migraine and Chills

2.11.2021 – Migraine headache yesterday (but I have a history of migraine headaches and take a preventative medication that usually keeps me from getting them)

10.26.2021 – I started receiving these visage checks 3 days after receiving my moderna shot so you don't have data on my symptoms day and day two. I did have chills, fever, headache and fatigue, waking me in the night about 17 hours after vaccination.

7.8.2022 – Cough, fatigue, headache

Raynaud's phenomenon, Skin burning sensation and Rheumatoid arthritis

1.31.2021 – A few hours after receiving my first injection my entire left side felt like it was on fire, making it very difficult to sleep. The next morning I was fine until about 11:00 am, and I began feeling terrible. My entire body ached to the point of tears. If I hadnt had Covid already, I would have thought I did then. This lasted until the next day. The following morning I had the worst taste in my mouth and was nauseous. Felt better as the day progressed. That night(last night) I was very nauseous again. Woke up with the same horrible taste this morning, but have felt fine all day.

2.1.2021 – Every morning since receiving the vaccine I have had a horrible taste in my mouth.

2.11.2021 – Have randomly been nauseous. One evening had vomiting through the night, but was fine in the morning.

3.27.2021 – Sore throat, cough, headache, body aches

8.30.2021 – Pain from my connective tissue disease (Rheumatoid arthritis, Raynauds, etc) was greatly enhanced. Difficult to move. My Rheumatologist was able to help with other medication.

Gastroenteritis, Food poisoning and Erythema

3.7.2021 – Large red area on arm where injection given

3.8.2021 – Upper arm still red and itchy, but considerably less

3.9.2021 – Arm that received shot: no swelling now decreased red

3.10.2021 – Arm redness now dull color fading

3.11.2021 – Can see area that was red outlined on arm, but not really red any longer

3.25.2021 – Sinus infection Had negative covid test

4.15.2021 – Had gastroenteritis - I don't believe it is related to the shot as it is currently going around our area.

9.2.2021 – Gastroenteritis due to food poisoning

Skin warm, Rash erythematous and Night sweats

2.26.2021 – Sore in my arm pit on same side I received shot

3.2.2021 – Sore in armpit on side of injection.

3.3.2021 – Armpit is sore

3.10.2021 – I had a large red spot on my arm (about 3) 8 days after vaccination. It was warm. It went away after three days. Google told me it was COVID arm

10.2.2021 – About 12 hrs after the shot I did feel achy and run down. It lasted about 12 hrs.

9.25.2022 – I had COVID and had flu like symptoms fever, chills, night sweats and back pain

Increased upper airway secretion, Discharge and Tremor

3.12.2021 – Had symptoms after 1st vaccine ... 10 days later had burning hot, red 6 inch spot by injection lasted a week. After second vaccine, had fever, chills, shakes, headache, body aches & joint aches for 36 hours & couldnt sleep. Fourth day was back to normal.

11.3.2021 – A little brain fog

11.6.2021 – My arm has a about 2 inch red spot around inject area. The last two days I was very tired around 4:30/5 pm & needed a nap. Not my normal.

11.11.2021 – Rash by injection site & itchy

6.9.2022 – I have tested positive for Covid. First symptoms started with drainage in throat on Friday, June 3. I am on day 6. I feel worst today than day 3. Congested, drainage, headache & get tired easily.

Injection site induration, Injection site reaction and Mobility decreased

2.1.2021 – Had fever, chills and flu like body aches from PM of 1/ 29 to AM of 1/31. But woke up that morning with a baseball size welt under the injection site. Very hard, hot and red. Also a deep pain in my right calf. Niether of these has disappeared (but the arm has lessened)yet as of 9 PM 2/1.

2.3.2021 – The discomfort lingers in my right calf. As of this morning five days after the injection, my right elbow and left wrist are now bothering me. Also wanted to note that all of the symptoms are following my second vaccination. There was no place that asked that when I first did this a few days ago. The muscle and joint pain are a bit concerning.

2.4.2021 – Right calf still very noticeable when walking; right elbow seems worse; left wrist is better

2.5.2021 – Injection site is better now. Im getting more concerned about my right calf though could this vaccine cause a DVT?? My left wrist is fine now but my right elbow right of the joints is very inflamed and causing a lot of discomfort.

2.12.2021 – 12 days later, calf is still painful and makes it difficult to walk. Inflammation has now gone to my right thumb starting three days ago.

Rosacea, Specialist consultation and Rash macular

2.22.2021 – Red splotches on both arms and itchy

2.23.2021 – Hives for the last three night on both arms. Primary care physician

3.2.2021 – Since I broke out in hives 10 days after the vaccine, my doctor put me on prednisone for 6 days. I stopped that on Sunday and have had high blood pressure ever since which I never had before. Dr office visit

4.12.2021 – Rosacea on my face. Office visit

4.26.2021 – Neck area that feels like swollen glands. Since third week after first vaccine. Just heard recently that it could be lymph nodes enlarged from vaccine.

3.22.2022 – Still have rosacea on my face. Dermatologist office visit

Blood glucose decreased, Diabetes mellitus and Arthritis

3.4.2021 – Not sure which of my eggs are from diabetes, arthritis or the Covid shot?

3.5.2021 – Dizzy from Covid shot? Diabetes? Or something else?

3.29.2021 – My arthritic knees Ive gotten much more painful and I am a little busier than I was three years ago

4.5.2021 – Arthritis and diabetes or wrong medications are bugging me.

4.12.2021 – Dizziness and lightheadedness today worse. Diabetes nurse says I should quit Glimeperide because of too many blood sugar lows.

Hyposmia, Sinus pain and Abdominal pain upper

2.5.2021 – Sore lymph nodes under arms and neck. Same thing happened when I had Covid and September 2020

2.6.2021 – Lymph nodes under arms a little sore

2.7.2021 – Sore lymph nodes under arms and in throat comes and goes

2.8.2021 – Occasional pain in lymph nodes under arms. Forgot to mention the last few days I have had slight cold symptoms-runny nose, etc.

2.9.2021 – Cold symptoms and some sinus pain.

2.10.2021 – Some lingering cold symptoms

2.24.2021 – Its only been three hours since I got the vaccine, so Im not sure how I will feel later

3.1.2021 – My time expired and I didnt get to login yesterday. Similar symptoms with a slightly worse headache yesterday. Also my stomach has hurt on and off a little bit the last few days but nothing serious

3.10.2021 – Smell slightly diminished, although its not been completely right since I had Covid in September 2020. But things I have been able to smell I couldnt smell as well this past week. Ive had a slight runny/stuffy nose and some sinus pain.

2.24.2022 – I had Covid over New Years. Just got the Covid booster last week (2/18/22), and had a long list of symptoms. I've went to the doctors yesterday, am still not feeling back to normal yet, but getting closer.

Injection site cyst, Corneal abrasion and Injection site pustule

1.18.2022 – I hadn't been able to log my symptoms the first two days I had the booster. The second day I had what looked like pus in a bump where the injection site was. I put a salicylic patch on it to suck out the moisture buildup.

1.25.2022 – Corneal abrasion (unrelated), also had a strange bump where I got my booster shot that almost looked like a pimple with white stuff in it which bled after that got stuck to the bandaid and pulled off, and I still have a scab there from it.

Gastrointestinal disorder, Abdominal pain and Rhinorrhea

2.3.2021 – I had a cold 6 days after travel with runny nose, sore throat, headache, fatigue, and infrequent cough. No fever, shortness of breath, or GI symptoms. I had antigen test for Covid-19 and it was negative twice, 48 hours apart. Symptoms resolved today

2.10.2021 – Fatigue has been pretty strong this last week

10.1.2021 – Headache and fatigue this last week off and on. Covid negative

2.4.2022 – Mild abdominal pain and bowel changes that I think is from my Inflammatory Bowel Disease

2.11.2022 – Fatigue

10.24.2022 – Today I have had a flare up of my Inflammatory Bowel Disease. I don't think it is related to the vaccine. I have been good until today

Presyncope, Tachycardia and Body temperature increased

3.16.2021 – Some tachycardia and presyncope within the first 40 min after receiving vaccine. But I have dysautonomia / POTS, so it may have been that.

4.9.2021 – This report is actually for yesterday. After I had already filled out my report yesterday, symptoms hit. Late afternoon through the night. Today I am fine (vaccination on Wednesday; side effects late Thursday afternoon - night; fine Friday).

5.5.2021 – Headache, sore throat, fatigue, sneezing.

5.14.2022 – Day after 4th vaccine (5 May 2022) had low-grade fever (99.6), body aches, fatigue.

8.3.2022 – Exposed to COVID on 30 July 2022. Had mild sore throat, fatigue, congestion, runny nose, sneezing by Monday afternoon, definitely Tuesday morning, but tested negative on BinaxNow Home test. So I don't know if it was mild case of COVID or ?

Dermatitis atopic, Lip pain and Rash vesicular

3.16.2021 – Sleep problems

4.1.2021 – Ringing in ears

4.7.2021 – I have osteo arthritis, so it is not unusual for me to have lower back and knee problems. They seem a bit worse after the injection, but could be unrelated.

4.21.2021 – Fatigue

4.28.2021 – Worse insomnia, fatigue/foggy brain, migraine today

9.29.2021 – Fatigue, excessive sleeping (10 hours or more) for a few days, sneezing, feeling under the weather. Happened a couple of times. Tested for Covid one time, negative. Did rapid test 2 days ago, negative

10.17.2021 – Dizzy

4.10.2022 – Sinus infection 5 weeks in duration.

4.19.2022 – I have sciatica, so have that nerve and muscle pain, but not related to the vaccine

5.13.2022 – blister rash on hand, maybe insect bite, now healing, and recent rash/blisters above top lip, may be related to nuclear stress test on 5/11/22.

5.20.2022 – Cold sores diagnosed (rash, blisters I mentioned last time), on Acyclovir. Not related to vaccine, I am assuming.

7.15.2022 – May 9-June 23, dermatitis, first blister on the back of hand, then blisters and redness and scaling all around mouth. Treated first for cold sores with antivirals, then for staph with topical antibiotic, then for atopic dermatitis with tacrolimus

Inflammatory marker increased, Pulmonary fibrosis and Lip blister

4.25.2021 – Night sweats

4.26.2021 – Got a fever blister on lip.

4.28.2021 – Diarrhea is soupy liquid. Taking now over counter Lopetamide Hci twice a day. This not just from shot.. diarrheal is result from Cancer treatment. On a break since FEB 2021

5.22.2021 – Night sweats.. so bad wet sheets. FRIDAY night chills shaking fever.

6.17.2021 – Vertigo..for 3 days. Throwing up dizzy ..could be inner ear problem..

7.1.2021 – Vertigo blurry vision.. seeing eye dr. Soon.

2.4.2022 – Knee joint pain. Heart issuses.

5.6.2022 – Increase of neuropathy in left foot.. Seeibg a neurologist., doing PT twice a week. For 8 weeks so far.

5.30.2022 – This week had chest xrays, cause Dr. Heard wheezing??. I feel fine. In 2020 had covid while having cancer treatments. Told in 2020 scars in bottom of lungsdue to covid. In ct scans in 2021 showed no cancer, no concern with lungs.

6.13.2022 – Extremely high inflammation blood test results taken 3/27..follow up with Drs. Referal to Rheumatologist.

8.8.2022 – High liver enzymes. Adnormal blood work. Cancer Doctor

Ilium fracture, Living in residential institution and Coronary artery occlusion

1.15.2021 – Slight dizziness.

2.12.2021 – Very dizzy

2.16.2021 – Developed a cough; bronchitis.

2.17.2021 – Went to doctor for bronchitis, cough; short off breath due to COPD

2.18.2021 – Still coughing from bronchitis

3.25.2021 – Bronchitis. One spell that has come back again after 3-4 weeks.

5.13.2021 – Bronchitis likely caused by allergies to pollens. Went to doctors office.

8.12.2021 – Hospitalized 6:7/21 through 6/10/22 for exaberation of COPD, btrnchial asthma, and allergies. Further treatment 7/30/21 for cough and shortness of breath. In office examination.

2.13.2022 – I had a hospital stay of three days in June. I had a flare-up of COPD/allergies/bronchitis and couldn't breathe. As a follow-up to that, further tests revealed I had major blockage of two cardiac arteries and had two stents placed in them.

Scar pain, Tibia fracture and Tooth abscess

1.16.2022 – Had COVID end of September 2021

4.5.2022 – Nothing related to COVID. Knee popped and snapped yesterday in fitness class and breast radiated area from 16 months ago seems more sore as well as the sub axillary incision scar is tighter or pulling some.

4.16.2022 – Headache and hands and toe pain yesterday afternoon and evening after I did yesterdays check in. No joint pain today, but odd headache similar to what I experienced when I had COVID end of September 2021.

4.20.2022 – Slight headaches off and on.

4.22.2022 – No

10.8.2022 – Think I had heard the respiratory flu for two weeks when I received flu and COVID vaccines

Noninfective myringitis, Tympanic membrane disorder and Choking

3.10.2021 – Lip numbness loss of taste with few seconds of vaccine and nausea burping and throat chocking for first 24-48 hour , also heaviness in head, eardrum bulging with very blurred vision of right eye, all of these was better in couple days but day 3 with UTI sxs, then day 4 with two bowel movement with red blood and abdominal cramps and then very heavy menstruation which was lasted for couple of days. Extreme fatigue and weakness with on and off fever (b)(6) center 3/5/21

3.24.2021 – Joint pain and stiffness Unable to lift gallon of milk since pain with Rt shoulder movement Lt elbow pain

4.1.2021 – Joint pain with shoulder wrist knee and muscle weakness

4.12.2021 – Joint pain weakness and fatigue

Sensation of foreign body, Hypogeusia and Heart rate irregular

4.16.2021 – Dry cough

11.6.2021 – Dry cough, intermittent shooting pains in head

11.7.2021 – Cough

11.8.2021 – Mild cough/wheezing

11.9.2021 – Occasional cough

11.10.2021 – Some coughing/wheezing

9.27.2022 – Cough and irregular heartbeat at times

9.29.2022 – Coughing spells and no appetite

10.1.2022 – Dry cough, cannot taste much, no appetite

10.8.2022 – Dry, hacking cough, skin feels prickly, loss of taste and smell, no appetite, extreme weakness and fatigue, non stop headache, feels like a lump in my throat, heart palpitations. Made Doctor Appmt. for October 11, 2022

Platelet count decreased, Hypertension and Respiratory tract congestion

3.8.2021 – I have been in the hospital since Friday and Im just now being discharged.

3.29.2021 – Yes high blood pressure

6.14.2021 – Headache sore throat cough congestion fever aching all over Requested prescription it should be here shortly

4.19.2022 – Been in the hospital since April 16, 2022 about 12 hours after getting the shot. Platelets are at 17

4.20.2022 – Been here since I got the shot. Platelets dropped to 17 and having IVG infusions

4.22.2022 – Home from the hospital

4.30.2022 – Back in the hospital 3days after getting discharged.

Secretion discharge, Productive cough and Diarrhea

4.13.2021 – Nausea was next day after the shot; briefly.

4.14.2021 – On day 2 (after shot #2) temp was 97.3 then returned to normal by 12 noon, about 98.3

10.7.2021 – Dr. is tracking. Strange, hard to describe physical feeling/sensation (varies in intensity) from chest to head (not heart related). Cause unknown, as of yet.

9.4.2022 – Got Covid (BA4 or BA5). Runny nose, sore throat, 4-6 hour fever, diarrhea for 3 days, congestion/mucus in chest & sinuses. After POS (+) test, recovered quickly, tested NEG (-) on day 6. Mother got it, she is still POS(+) after 15 days (her PCR=17).

Choking, Oral candidiasis and Tooth disorder

6.4.2021 – Swelling in legs and feet

7.2.2021 – Swelling in ankles and feet, mild thrush in mouth my 3rd time with it. Joint pain. Pain in lower legs like shooting pain

7.9.2021 – Thrush of my mouth third time since covid positive Jan 2. Swelling and edema of lower extremities. I still have not gotten my sense of smell. I still feel at times like I still have covid. My chest is tight I have a never ending cough.

9.12.2021 – Swelling in legs, brain fog, hoarse throat and choking on food, drinks and spot occasionally.

12.10.2021 – Phantom smells, eye twitching, problems with teeth, continued fatigue and brain fog. Memory loss. Nerve pain and swelling. Continued headaches and no productive cough Covid clinic referral to (b)(6).

4.21.2022 – Thrush, dry cough, allergy to new medicine ( weird rash formed), severe fatigue, brain fog, heart racing, twiching in left eye, muscle spasms and cramps, edema

Gallbladder enlargement, Eye ulcer and Eyelid rash

3.12.2021 – Mouth ulcers

3.17.2021 – Some weird kind of ulcery skin condition on one of my eyelids. Its kind of like a mouth canker but on my eyelid instead.

4.14.2021 – Severe fatigue the day and day after I got the shot: I couldnt stay awake. Also chills, joint pain and a small fever.

4.24.2021 – Extremely heavy menstrual flow during my period. Eyelid rash has come back on eyelids.

5.1.2021 – One toe on each foot is purple on the ends

7.12.2021 – A lump in my shoulder and one on my leg Family doc visit

10.9.2021 – Gallbladder wall thickness increase Regular doctors visit for routine ultrasound assessment for my gallstones

10.29.2021 – Gallbladder wall thickening (likely linked to gallstones).

12.17.2021 – A weird purple swelling on one of my toes

Rash erythematous, Injection site reaction and Rash pruritic

1.30.2021 – A red, slightly itchy rash appeared on Day 8 at the injection site, accompanied by soreness (like a bruise) and stiffness in the area, approx. 3" in diameter (irregular shaped). I took photos. Applied Caladryl at night. Starting to subside on Day 9 (today), but still visible and slightly itchy.

2.19.2021 – Only threw up a couple of times at one occurrence, in the middle of the night. Couldnt sleep. Mild fever and chills didnt start till middle of the night.

2.20.2021 – Red, non-itchy rash adjacent to injection site.

2.24.2021 – Remnants of rash at injection site remain. Second red area near injection site on arm now gone.

2.25.2021 – Just a rash residue at site of injection.

Localized infection, Lung disorder and Nervousness

3.7.2021 – Unexplained soreness in left calf muscle that happened after shot

3.8.2021 – Lungs have not felt good today... strong soreness in left leg calf (more than yesterday)... soreness in rib area

3.9.2021 – Pain in left valve muscle... tired & shaky feeling in body...just not feeling well today

3.10.2021 – Severe soreness in lower left leg each day gets worse) causing limping, hurts to touch... feeling of numbness in body including hands & feet... getting worried where this is leading as each day seems worse than day before

3.12.2021 – Lower left leg swelling & infection... cellulitis problem 2 ultrasounds & cat scan (worried about blood clot) plus treatment for cellulitis on leg

Cardiovascular symptom, Peripheral swelling and Myalgia

2.9.2021 – Pain in arm is better today I was describing the past 3 days.

2.22.2021 – Pain and swelling in the muscle of upper arm in arm that received the injection. It seemed better a few days after the vaccine and the got worse again. Rubbing arnica into it seemed to help over a period of several days. Still a bit of pain but I am

3.9.2021 – Just muscle pain in the arm where I had the injection

9.7.2021 – A couple weeks after 2nd Moderna shot I did have some mild pericarditis symptoms. It was in between checkins and not reported yet in the news so I didnt think much of it. It went away in a couple of days. I took Albee for it.

9.30.2022 – Please note I'm reporting side effects from the 3 days follow the Bivalent booster received on 9/24/22. Today all symptoms are gone.

Autoimmune disorder, Rash and COVID-19

3.5.2021 – I have an auto-immune skin condition. It flared up 36 hours post vaccine. Not sure if they are related.

3.6.2021 – I have auto-immune skin rash and it flared 36 hours after the vaccine. No idea if it is relatrd.

3.7.2021 – I have an autoimmune rash. It flared up 36 hours post vaccine. Unsure if they are related or not.

3.8.2021 – I have an auto-immune skin rash. It flared up 36 hours after the vaccine. I do not know if the two events are related.

3.9.2021 – I have an auto-immune skin condition which flared 36 hours after the vaccine. No idea if they are related.

5.7.2021 – Expanding skin rash which may or may not be aggrivated by the vaccine. Primary care doctor

12.19.2022 – Allergy like symptoms.