Their Stories

Sleep terror, Gait disturbance and Bronchitis

2.10.2021 – Back pain

2.11.2021 – Chest pain

2.22.2021 – I have had a headache for days and vertigo! Im stumbling all over the place. Also low grade chills. If I didnt know any better Id think I was sick.

11.8.2021 – Night terrors

2.3.2022 – I have had an recurring urticaria since my booster. 2 different doctors diagnosed it but even after treatment it continues to occur out of nowhere. I'm worried that it's some type of allergy associated with my booster. HELP!

5.10.2022 – I have a bronchial infection

Oxygen saturation decreased, Respiratory symptom and Flank pain

3.27.2021 – I woke up with and have had a sore throat all day

4.6.2021 – I don't believe it's related to the vaccine but today I am experiencing right flank muscle spasm and pain. Possibly due to sleeping wrong or a sudden movement.

12.8.2021 – Constipation and lower right quadrant pain. This is a regular occurence for me and I don't believe it's related to the vaccine.

1.24.2022 – I developed an upper respiratory infection with a long lingering cpugh and congestion

4.9.2022 – I have felt feverish lethargy while having a normal temp

10.9.2022 – I became ill flu type symptoms on 9/6/22. I tested positive for covid on 9/7/22. My symptoms included uri symptoms and O2 sats were 92. I was treated at ER w/nebulizer meds, inhalers, paxlovid and later prednisone. Had lingering cough now resolved.

Terminal insomnia, Gingival pain and Pollakiuria

3.31.2021 – Extreme fatigue. Im feeling completely wiped out.

4.1.2021 – Night sweats

4.3.2021 – Extreme fatigue

4.27.2021 – Muscle pain on left side of my neck

5.11.2021 – Severe sleep disruption. Major anxiety and depression.

6.29.2021 – Soreness in my teeth and gums

12.3.2021 – Fatigue Severe sleep disruption

12.10.2021 – Joint pain

5.5.2022 – Aching joints and muscles.

5.19.2022 – Joint and muscle pain.

9.30.2022 – Unusual frequent urinating

10.1.2022 – Frequent urination

10.2.2022 – Severe fatigue

11.9.2022 – Severe sleep disruptions. Extreme fatigue.

12.28.2022 – Severe sleep disruptions. Insomnia and very early waking.

Limb injury, Poor quality sleep and Injection site reaction

1.22.2021 – Very mild queasiness

1.23.2021 – Mild cold sx

1.25.2021 – Mild cold symptoms

2.3.2021 – Shoulder and arm pain that is muscular or in tendons etc; not topical. I plan to call a provider because sleep is disrupted.

2.24.2021 – Still have shoulder pain from first shot only. Impacts sleep not directly on daily activities. Got recommendations for second dose and discussion about shoulder-arm pain diagnosis and treatment.

2.25.2021 – Ongoing shoulder pain and strain from first shot

2.26.2021 – Shoulder pain and stiffness at first injection site.

3.5.2021 – Mild cold today (probably allergies) and worsened aches in arm where I got the first shot over 6 weeks ago.

3.12.2021 – Shoulder and arm pain slightly improved for a day then worsened. Sleep is continually poor from pain.

8.20.2021 – Worsened vertigo, heart palpitations, continued shoulder pain by the first shot injection site.

Neuralgia, Disturbance in attention and Neck pain

12.28.2020 – Shooting pain from my the right side of my neck down my right arm about 5-10 minutes after the injection that subsided within a minute or so.

1.18.2021 – Neck and back pain

1.25.2021 – Nerve pain that radiated from my neck down my right arm

1.30.2021 – Lower back pain that I neglected to mention that Ive had since the first injection on 12/28 as well as right neck pain that radiates down my right shoulder

2.6.2021 – Recurring neck pain that radiates down to both shoulders. It is apparent during the day when I am trying to work and I find it hard to sleep at night because it is so painful

2.20.2021 – Dry cough, runny nose, lower back pain and neck pain

2.27.2021 – Dry cough, congestion, runny nose, fever, fatigue

3.6.2021 – I have lost 5 pounds, have intermittent headaches and some issues with concentration

4.24.2021 – Hashimotos Disease diagnosed April 2021, have lost an additional 10 pounds since January 2021 Regular office visit

Rheumatic disorder, Ovulation pain and Bronchiolitis

4.1.2021 – Sore throat (swollen lymph nodes)

4.2.2021 – Sudden piercing pains have been happening since Day 0. I also recovered from covid in January of this year, so i think that's why my immune response has been so strong. Underlying condition: rheumatoid bronchialitis.

4.4.2021 – About 1/3 of the time, when I swallow I can feel a lump in my throat. Swollen lymph node?

4.21.2021 – Abnormally strong premenstrual cramps a week before my period is due

4.28.2021 – Blurry vision

5.19.2021 – Shortness of breath

6.4.2021 – Fatigue

7.30.2021 – Pain on ovulation has been happening since first dose of the vaccine (~14 days before the start of the next menstrual cycle).

10.27.2021 – Joint stiffness/joint pain. Pain on ovulation. Upset stomach.

Norovirus infection, Arthropod bite and Feeling jittery

3.31.2021 – Had a little trouble sleeping last night, felt "jittery" in middle of night. Not that unusual for me (I do have some pre-existing peripheral neuropathy), but maybe was slightly more than at other times.

4.20.2021 – a little jittery

5.31.2021 – Acute appendicitis requiring emergency appendectomy (laparoscopic surgery). Onset of symptoms 26-May-2021, surgery 28-May-2021.

10.18.2021 – Neuropathy in feet and weakness in legs knees and feet

10.17.2022 – I had mild diarrhea that lasted about 5 days, and a sore lower back. I had no fever and no respiratory symptoms. I suspect I just caught norovirus or possibly food borne bacteria. I also had two very itchy bug bites close together on my arm.

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Dehydration and Mobility decreased

12.21.2021 – Muscle pain that I believe is Not related to injection

12.23.2021 – Muscle Joint pain may not be related to injection

12.24.2021 – In the past week, I've had severe loss of mobility on the left arm/injection side and moderate unilateral left shoulder pain that did not resolve with OTCs. After reading more, I realize that I am suffering with SIRVA. I reported today to pharmacy.

1.18.2022 – 1/9, experienced flu like symptoms, (runs/watery diarrhea & vomiting for hours & mild fever) which continued through 1/10. Following that, I was very fatigued, due to dehydration. A nurse friend gave me at home Covid test -showed negative results. Messaged Nurse Friend

Tension headache, Poor quality sleep and Impaired work ability

3.3.2021 – Pain in upper arm was so bad through the night it severely interrupted sleep. I still have slight pain but by 1:00pm today it was subsiding.

3.5.2021 – dizziness with sharp head movements

3.6.2021 – Very occasionally dizzy

3.7.2021 – still some dizziness.

3.9.2021 – Minor headache, fatigue and slight occasional dizziness - but could have to do with a week of poor to little sleep

4.6.2021 – for the 48 hours after the second shot - I had fever, chills, pain redness and swelling at the injection site, headache, nausea and extreme fatigue. These severe symptoms abated by late morning 4.01.21

4.29.2021 – I've had a bad tension headache (possibly a migraine?) for the past 24 hours or so. I will be leaving work early today as the pain is pervasive. I do not know that this is COVID related.

5.4.2021 – Fatigue / insomnia. Possibly due to family and work stresses

Blood pressure increased, Herpes zoster and Somnolence

1.26.2021 – Felt sleepy. Slight pain in left side of neck (vaccine was left arm)

2.1.2021 – I still feel a little stiffnes in my neck

3.26.2021 – The first week I had pain in the left side of my neck. Now I have been experiencing pain in all of my neck, (back side) and the pain extends to my upper back. I have tried Ben-Gay, but no results.

5.14.2021 – I guess there is no relation to the vaccine, but I just got shingles. Feeling miserable. Related to the vaccine, all well. Visit doctors office

8.13.2021 – Me dió culebrilla (shingles)Estuve con presión arterial alta por más de una semana y me cambiaron los medicamentos para controlarla. He sentido cansancio y dolor en el cuello. Visitas presenciales a oficinas de médicos

Dysgeusia, Throat irritation and Sneezing

12.29.2020 – Not having any. Day one through 58 hours post injection i had severe body aches. I was never given the option on this site to put any info in until two days ago. Also has a metallic taste in my mouth 10 minutes post injection which lasted for two days.

1.23.2021 – I have a long history of migraine so it probably isnt vaccine related

2.26.2021 – Sore throat. Sneeze.

3.3.2021 – I think weather change related. Sneezing. Scratchy throat. Sore throat.

Allergy to metals, Hypersensitivity and Brain fog

4.13.2021 – Headaches dailyOverwhelming fatigue that lasted about three days. Now its just a daily headache.

4.22.2021 – Tickle in my ears!

5.20.2021 – I can blame the vaccine and I would do it again but there have been some days of what I can only describe as brain fog

4.24.2022 – I have developed an allergy to gold. I can't wear my wedding band and often experience allergic reactions on my eyelids. I've been two the eye doc, dermatologist and allergist. Identified an allergy to gold all three have said likely Covid related Doctors office

Syncope, Sinus congestion and Insomnia

3.26.2021 – Two nights ago I had bad aches in my muscles and joints which made it difficult to sleep, but when I eventually got up I get fine

4.21.2021 – 7 hours after shot I had a strong reaction. I had strong pain at injection site, chills for hours, nausea and aches all over. I fainted and many symptoms lasted more than 24 hours. I woke the second morning with a very bad headache

4.24.2021 – Sore throat

4.25.2021 – Sinus congestion possibly unrelated

Rash papular, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic

1.19.2021 – Had an earache, left side. Same side as shot. Also neck and shoulder pain on the same side. Started 5 days after shot. Now gone after 3 days. Didnt really think of it as a side effect at the time. Was given abx for possible ear infection, but pain went away after a few days.

7.26.2021 – Headaches daily in the morning, on the right side of my head for the last 2 weeks. Gone by the afternoons

1.25.2022 – A few weeks after the booster, a Rash developed over upper chest raised, red and extremely itchy. Face itchy but no rash. This lasted 2-3 weeks. Was told it was caused by the sun. Which is odd because I'm always in the sun and use a 30 to 50 spf.

10.27.2022 – Itchy Rash on neck and chest. Occurred last time too

11.10.2022 – Itchy rash on face and neck. Similar to last year weeks after booster. I didn't really correlate that with the shot last year. Unless the weather has something to do with it.

Skin hemorrhage, Nail disorder and Onychoclasis

1.24.2021 – Cheeks are flushed

1.25.2021 – Pressure in my head and slightly flushed cheeks.

1.28.2021 – Hair loss

2.13.2021 – Pressure in my head and it feels like waves of heat coming up my neck. The last week my short term memory is bad.

2.14.2021 – Severe shaking. Bones feel frozen and skin is burning and hurts.

2.16.2021 – Very dry throat

2.17.2021 – Extra awake, though mentally difficult to focus

2.18.2021 – My head feels very hot inside, very different that a fever.

2.19.2021 – My neck and head feel warm inside, different than fever

2.27.2021 – My joints are more loose than normal and don't stay together all the time. Heat on my neck and occiput. Nails break easier. Yin deficient (tcm).

3.6.2021 – Heat coming up the back of my neck into my head. Skin tingling like when catching the flu. Continuing yin deficiency (TCM).

3.13.2021 – Fatigue and nails cracking way more than normal.

3.20.2021 – Excessively dry skin and lips. Yin deficiency getting worse.

5.15.2021 – The fatigue came back.

8.14.2021 – Scratchy throat

10.29.2021 – Dry. Yin deficiency

11.5.2021 – Dryness/ more yin deficiency. More fatigue

11.12.2021 – Fatigue and dryness of eyes/ skin worse

11.26.2021 – Bloody nose daily. Very dry skin that's cracking and bleeding.

10.30.2022 – head is sweaty after bivalent vaccination.

11.11.2022 – Fatigue worse

11.18.2022 – Head is hot and feverish at night. Yin deficiency.

11.25.2022 – More fevers and headaches in the evening. Extreme fatigue.

12.4.2022 – Caught a cold. Sore throat and nasal congestion. Non covid.

Skin reaction, Rash macular and Dyspepsia

10.14.2021 – A cold last week, covid test was negative

12.28.2021 – Hives and rashes migrating around the body, especially when anything touches my skin. This began exactly 10 days after my Moderna booster, with itchy palms in the evening. I woke up with large red splotches on my face and hives on my arms.

1.2.2022 – Urticaria was getting worse, along with heartburn and asthma, until receiving a prednisone prescription on 12/31/22. For now, it seems to be improving, but I am concerned about it flaring up again when the regimen is done.

Groin pain, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

2.12.2021 – Swollen area in armpit of the arm shot was given

2.15.2021 – Pain and swelling after activity in armpit of arm that got injection

3.13.2021 – The swelling is in my armpit area in the arm the shot was in

3.15.2021 – Swelling in armpit of shot arm

3.17.2021 – Swelling in armpit area of shot arm

4.1.2021 – I have had a continual pain in my groin area that I didnt first associate it with vaccine. Have had an ultra sound for blood clots have had Xrays and have seen the gynecologist. Now thinking it is possible swollen lymph nodes in that area. Doctor office visit

Lip swelling, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

1.13.2021 – Left side of my top lip is swollen

1.14.2021 – I was unable to report my side effects on 1.12.21 and 1.13.21. I had severe arm pain where the injection occurred. I developed a fever and chills ranging from 99.6 to 100.9 degrees Fahrenheit around 1 am on 1.12.21 along with moderate diarrhea.The left side of my top lip was also swollen. I also had COVID-19 within the past 90 days which is why I believe my side effects were severe. My side effects occurred for 48 hours and subsided on 1.14.21.

2.11.2021 – Mild swelling of left side of bottom lip

5.11.2022 – Congestion, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, coughing, fatigue

Hyperkalemia, Sputum discolored and Ageusia

5.12.2021 – Fatigue

5.19.2021 – Fatigue and exhaustion

1.1.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes right arm pit

1.2.2022 – Swollen auxiliary lymph nodes

2.1.2022 – Fever anywhere between 103.5 to 105.5 Chills that make me shiver and can't stop to the point I have to get out of my clothing because they're soaking wet. I'm wondering if I have covid ( I was tested a couple of weeks ago and results were negative

8.24.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm pit

9.13.2022 – Nasty sinus infection

9.25.2022 – Fatigue and hyperkalemia

10.4.2022 – Fatigue and joint pain

11.23.2022 – Muscle and joint pain, cough,nasal congestion , green mucus, no appetite or able to taste

12.20.2022 – A sinus infection that is going on 5 weeks

Dissociation, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Injection site reaction

5.1.2021 – Note: these symptoms are being reported for Sunday April 25, 2021 as I was unable to log in that day. My symptoms lasted 24 hours, except the injection site symptoms lasted exactly 7 days.

5.8.2021 – Probably NOT related to vaccine. Switched from one anti-depressant back to another I used to be on for almost 30 years. I think it's time to get off of them completely. Feel dead.

5.17.2021 – Nausea akin to morning sickness in that OTC remedies do not help, it lasts all day, prevents me from doing much. I'm over 10 years past menopause and no relationship so NOT pregnant. Changes in anti-depressant meds are prob cause.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Heart rate irregular and Poor quality sleep

5.13.2021 – 6h after the shot, deltoid muscle that received the shot is starting to get slightly sore

5.14.2021 – My productivity was maybe half today. I needed more frequent breaks and more time than usual to produce a presentation. The soreness in injection site worsened. I am now avoiding using my arm due to muscle pain. This has resulted in shoulder pain on the opposite side which has been compensating, due to overuse and poor posture. By evening I was feeling the beginnings of a slight headache. I went to bed early, about 7pm, and awoke feeling much better near 11pm. Call it a long afternoon nap.

5.16.2021 – The deltoid soreness at injection site is almost gone and no linger bothers my movement and activities

6.3.2021 – I had irregular heartbeats for a number of days the last week+. I did not connect it to the vaccine, so my previous reports say I was fine. My medical service provider had me discontinue melatonin. A few days later, heartbeat mostly normalized.

6.13.2021 – Lethargic, sleepy

6.14.2021 – Elevated resting heart rate. It has been increasing day by day since the shot so far. Was 51 bpm before the second shot. Rose to 55 bpm yesterday, 61 bpm today.

6.15.2021 – Sleep quality improved last night. Resting heart rate is halfway back down to what it used to be before the second dose. Need to catch up on sleep I think, to feel completely back to normal again.

6.16.2021 – Took a nap in the afternoon to catch up on more of the lost sleep of the first 3 nights after the dose. Felt back to normal after the nap.

6.17.2021 – Still catching up on sleep.

Plantar fasciitis, Tendonitis and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

12.23.2020 – Only headache and and backache left. I get a little winded if I try to sing Christmas Carols.

12.24.2020 – Throbbing headache, especially with significant position changes

1.12.2021 – Lymph node swelling under arms; I have been taking Tylenol, vitamins, and Coricidin around the clock to manage symptoms. So far, it is working well.

1.13.2021 – I continue to take Tylenol and Coricidin to keep symptoms at bay.

2.1.2021 – Occasional headaches

7.12.2021 – Plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis Physical therapy and orthopedic visits, was on light duty

1.11.2022 – Tired, mild congestion that lasted a few days and resolved. Unable to find a Covid testing date in my area at that time. Stayed home. Fine now.

6.25.2022 – Went away as the day progressed

7.13.2022 – I have a history of migraine and I am suffering those effects today. I was unable to participate in my daily activities about 3 hours.

Ejaculation failure, Melaena and Bruxism

4.7.2021 – Dizziness after injection, following lunch, eye rubbing, tired feeling, about an hour in duration

4.8.2021 – Agitation

4.10.2021 – Ear ringing

4.11.2021 – ringing in both ears

4.12.2021 – None, no ringing in ears

4.13.2021 – Some timing in ears

4.23.2021 – Congestion, sinuses, moderate. Ear ringing, moderate. Decreased irritability. Dizziness, mild.

4.24.2021 – Neck, shoulder, lower back muscle aching, restlessness & fatigue; malaise

4.25.2021 – Sore, irritated, itching throat, spots of blood in clear mucus from nose

4.26.2021 – Ringing, both ears, intermittently. Congestion from nose clear and green, no red spots

4.27.2021 – Ringing , both ears, sinus pressure, eye pressure (b)(6), MD, (b)(6)

4.28.2021 – Tarry stool, rapid heart beat, ringing both ears: angst (b)(6), NP, (b)(6), (b)(6)

4.29.2021 – Clammy skin, angst Started Effexor, ting ting

4.30.2021 – Repression

5.7.2021 – Grinding teeth, unable to ejaculate

7.23.2021 – Told Im too slow for work. Spraining pain through right ankle. Twitching left eye lid

Ear swelling, Joint swelling and Tenderness

2.8.2021 – Swelling from collarbone and shoulder area up to ear on the side of the injection (left side). Somewhat tender and numb feeling

2.9.2021 – Swelling on the side of my neck, shoulder, and collar bone area. Throbbing pain down my arm to my hand

2.10.2021 – Swelling on side of neck, shoulder, and collar bone area thats slightly tender and heavy feeling

2.11.2021 – Swelling on top of shoulder and collar bone area

2.12.2021 – Swelling on top of shoulder and around collar bone

Angiopathy, Hypoesthesia oral and Paresthesia oral

1.30.2021 – 2-3 min post "odd" feeling, momentary flushing surge up from feet to neck, odd taste back of tongue, general weakness, tingling back of tongue, See my EMS, tx Benadryl 25 IV/ Famotidine 10mg orally, 2 hr observe in ER, all symptoms resolved. Reported to DOH, VAERS report initiated. EMS at vaccine site, tx with Benadryl/famotidine, then 2 hr observation in ER.

2.16.2021 – Just got shot, no symptoms at present

10.26.2021 – Joint/muscle aches, low fever, fatigue, loss appetite 10/17, 10/18

11.27.2021 – Cough

6.9.2022 – Sensation on top tongue, vascular flush, skin and veins for 5 min.

6.10.2022 – 0-5 min post injection, numb sensation middle tongue, flushed skin, vascular light up of all veins on body.

9.10.2022 – Bronchitis.

Polymenorrhea, Rash macular and Menstruation delayed

4.19.2021 – Extreme gassiness

4.20.2021 – My menstruel cycle has been very dry and spotty. Also, I tried to give blood today and I just wouldnt bleed, so they had to stop. Wondering if these two things are related to the vaccine.

5.1.2021 – My period was about 10 days late and then when it came was quite heavy, shorter duration, and then started again, second round also white heavy.

5.14.2021 – Since it has been a full week since my injection, me experience is not accurately portrayed by the questions above. I had redness and heat at the injection site for 5 days. I had a slight fever the afternoon of my injection. I had slight fatigue the day after my injection. I had a fever that broke in the middle of the night 4 days after my injection.

5.29.2021 – I had a few days of unusually and unexplainable loose stool.

Aphasia, Memory impairment and Impaired work ability

5.24.2021 – May 21, sore arm and neck. May 22 sore arm, severe migraine, nausea, extreme fatigue, slept all day. May 23 mild migraine, some fatigue, able to function. May 24 mild dizziness but other than that back to normal. Ice helped the sore arm a lot. Tylenol and Advil did not help much. Drank lots of water.

5.25.2021 – Slight dizzy and light headed.

6.4.2021 – I have noticed the last few days seem to have a bit if memory recall issues, difficulty getting certain words to formulate and not as clear and sharp in my thoughts and accuracy at work.

6.25.2021 – I have noticed over the last 2 weeks still feel a little fatigued, blurred vision, headaches, clumsy and off balance. My arm is still sore in the area where I received the vaccination.

Middle insomnia, Abnormal dreams and Pharyngitis streptococcal

2.25.2021 – No

2.26.2021 – Forgot to mention yesterday, I had a really weird dream. Again today another weird dream I dont usually do even remember my dreams.

2.27.2021 – Waking up each night around 4:00 am. I usually sleep through the night.

2.28.2021 – After walking for 45 minutes yesterday, I felt nauseated.Today I walked an hour and again felt nauseated. It has finally gotten decent enough to walk outside in Michigan. It could be because I was very warm.

3.1.2021 – Ive been tired since 02/24, the day of my vaccination.

3.17.2021 – Tired

3.18.2021 – Foggy brain,

3.20.2021 – Not a symptom. I drank Pedialyte the day Before, they off, and they after my second shot. Absolutely no fever or chills. Some sort of electrolyte drink should be recommended instead of water. My friends drank water and had fever and chills.

3.17.2022 – Bad Sore throat and runny nose for 4.No fever. Tested for Covid. Negative. This "Average" cold seems more severe than any I've had before. Haven't been sick like this in six years. Feels more like strep throat. Will go to Clinic soon if not better.

Deafness unilateral, Deafness and Injection site swelling

4.22.2021 – Loss of hearing in right ear

4.23.2021 – Loss of hearing still in right ear... same side of body as 2nd vaccine.

4.24.2021 – I still cant hear in Right Ear. I think this is very wrong

4.25.2021 – I no longer can hear in my right ear which is a huge problem

5.2.2021 – Dizzy again. I Cant HEAR in my right ear. I believe this is worth reporting! I have not been able to hear since 12 hours after 2nd vaccine dose. It has been 2 weeks .

5.9.2021 – I am deaf now in my right ear which seems to make me periodically dizzy... like today. When will this horrible side effect abate?! I wasnt having any hearing problems or health issues until the 2nd vaccine dose.

5.16.2021 – Still cant hear in my right ear plus I am dizzy

5.23.2021 – Still cant hear in my right ear plus the dizziness is more frequently occurring.

10.17.2021 – Swollen arm around 3 inches above and below injection area. Tired and low grade fever

Nausea

3.19.2021 – Hard to describe. Starting at injection site and running down to fingers and to neck, felt a nausea IN THE SHOULDER (NOT stomach). Had to stop car and wait a few minutes for feeling to pass. No other problems or symptoms and this did not reacur.

4.9.2021 – Same as three weeks ago. Weird sensation radiating from injection site down to fingers and across neck. Happened last week as well, but unreported. So 3 weeks in a row. Each time less severe (so can't say new or worsening) and of shorter duration.