Their Stories

Occipital lobe stroke, Intestinal perforation and Ischemic stroke

2.5.2021 – More fatigue

7.9.2021 – Had a perforated bowel during a routine colonoscopy. 5 day hospitalization. Bowel surgery.

10.3.2021 – Woke up with bed drenched in sweat at 0200no other symptoms

11.11.2022 – Oct 14, 22I had an ischemic stroketemporal and occipital lobes hit. Blood clot traveled from my right leg. No noticeable DVT symptoms at all. Some speech and cognitive impairment. Had last Phizer booster on 9/23/22. This was my 5th shot. Neuro ICU for 4 days

Immunization, Pneumonia and Decreased appetite

2.14.2021 – 6 hours after vaccine-fever, chills,no appetite, shortness of breath. 2/24 taken by ambulance to hospital for 6 days. No COVID. I had pneumonia. Currently, on supplemental oxygen at home.

2.14.2021 – Pulmonary doctor advised me not to get second vaccine because of adverse effect of first shot, i.e, hospitalized for 6 days after first shot and am currently on supplemental oxygen. Side effects of started 6 hours after receiving moderna at (b)(6), MA. 6 hours after moderna vaccine 1 started to feel tired with chills and fever. It got progressively worst and was hospitalized for 6 days with pneumonia. I am currently on supplemental oxygen. My pulmonary doctor advised me not to get 2nd vaccine.

2.17.2021 – Did not get second moderna because I am on supplemental oxygen and I was in the hospital for 6 days after first moderna vaccine on 1/22/2021. My pulmonary dr advised against 2nd vaccine due to severe after effects from first vaccine shot.

Ear discomfort, Limb discomfort and Ear pain

4.16.2021 – Stuffy nose, throat felt a little mucousy

4.21.2021 – I noticed last night that I have sensation in my armpit on the side of my injection. Felt uncomfortable.

4.16.2022 – I had a cold and felt unwell

5.31.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, ear fullness/ pain, headache. My husband tested positive. He is isolating. I am testing daily. It's been 5 days since his positive results.

10.17.2022 – Headache congestion. Probably a cold.

10.31.2022 – Sore throat sneezing fatigue stomach upset

Bone pain, Influenza like illness and Palpitations

4.14.2021 – Very sore in arm, neck and upper back

5.12.2021 – Pain in bones (thoracic & lumbar spine, pelvis, legs and arms), sore throat)

5.14.2021 – Loose stool, slight heart palpitations

1.1.2022 – Very swollen lymph nodes around bottom of neck and clavicle bone area

1.2.2022 – Very swollen lymph nodes around neck and clavicle bone area

1.3.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes around lower neck and clavicle bone area

1.4.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes around lower neck and clavicle bone

1.5.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes on left side of neck

3.30.2022 – Flu like symptoms: fever, cough

12.29.2022 – Flu like symptoms

Chills, Pain in extremity and Respiratory tract congestion

1.17.2021 – First day arm was sore, but did not impede any functions. Second day it resolved by noon. No meds were taken for this. Second day had a headache, which I get frequently before the vaccine.

9.30.2021 – Noted chills, aches, fatigue 12 hours after 3rd shot and up to 36 hours after.

12.28.2021 – Congestion, sore throat, cough. Tested negative twice, but wife tested positive for COVID. 2 weeks of signs, but lingering cough for 1+ month. Same signs as my wife. I was boostered, she hadn't been.

Burning sensation and Paresthesia

4.16.2021 – Tingling and pins & needles

4.24.2021 – Continuation/slight worsening of tingling and pins & needles

5.3.2021 – Tingling and pins&needlez

5.8.2021 – Continuing tingling and pins and needles

5.17.2021 – Continuing tingling and pins & needles

5.25.2021 – The tingling and pins & needles are taking on more of a burning feeling

7.11.2021 – The tingling and pins&needles have progressed to burning and stinging

10.12.2021 – The tingling and puns & needles are more like burning and stinging sensations now Neurologist appointment

4.12.2022 – The tingling- burning-stinging continues to change all the time, in location and severity

Pain in jaw, Balance disorder and Ear discomfort

3.12.2021 – The day of the shot I had a minor fever, ear ache, and swollen glands in my throat. Those symptoms resided the following day. I thought I'd mention it since this is my first report.

3.15.2021 – Noticed inflammation in my hands and feet. Build up of phlegm when I eat. It doesn't last long but it's not normal.

3.30.2021 – Stuffy nose and ear pain, combined with slight lymph gland swelling in my throat.

4.1.2021 – Sniffles, ears clogged, with occasional unsteadiness (dizziness).

4.16.2021 – Ear pain and shortness of breath, along with pain in my jaw. Sinus pressure and runny nose. Possible allergy reactions but monitoring.

5.7.2021 – Severe shortness of breath Swelling of legs and feet (both sides).

Ear infection, Body temperature increased and Peripheral swelling

7.15.2021 – Caught a summer cold. Whole family caught it. Adult Family members got tested & were negative for COVID, so we know it is a typical cold. Clogged nose, sneezing, small elevated temperature, overall tired. Took a nap, felt better.

9.2.2021 – Double outer ear infections. Not COVID related but have fevers due to the ear infections.

12.2.2021 – Swollen Leg from where the hardware is located due to the tumor in the bone Ear Infection again (non-COVID related)

6.4.2022 – Had a typical cold. Took rapid tests every other day & had a PCR on day 7. All came back negative.

Allergic bronchitis, Candida infection and Blood iron decreased

2.5.2021 – Blisters in my mouth

2.6.2021 – The blisters in my mouth ars gond, buf my tongue is still sensitive

2.20.2021 – I have had an asthma flair uo Went to my doctor's office

2.26.2021 – I have developed thrush, but it is probably do to having an asthma flair up last week.

3.5.2021 – Right after I got the shot, I felt light headed, clammy, shakey and had chest tightness. They had me stay longet and drink some water and eat, but it made me nauseous. Came home and did a nebulizer treatment, but still a bit light headed, tight chest and now slight diarrhea.

3.6.2021 – Last evening I endex up with an itchy rash on my wrist and hand. My chest was still tight and I felt nauseous until about 3:30 am, but since have only had arm Pain and swelling.

3.8.2021 – Seem to have fluid in my ear tgat crackles, and my chest is tight.t is

3.12.2021 – Fluid in ear

3.19.2021 – Had an alkergic reaction where I got a rash on my forearms

3.26.2021 – My asthma is flairing up

6.4.2021 – Asthma flair up a cold turning into a lung infection

10.28.2021 – Today I had severe pain on my right lower abdomen, so went to my doctor, who sent me to ER. They determined that my gall bladder isn't working well, so I need another test my doctor will order

6.3.2022 – Diagnosed with allergy induced bronchitis and an asthma flare up Went to my primary care physician

6.9.2022 – My lungs are tight, my sinuses drain constantly, causing soreness in the back of my throat, my ears are plugged, my nose stuffed and runny.

Blood glucose increased, Hypertension and Decreased appetite

4.4.2021 – Not as hungry

4.5.2021 – Not as hungry. And diarrhea started , moderate

4.6.2021 – Oddly had a blood sugar spike to 196 after having a muffin for breakfast . Never an issue before. Normalized to 126 in 40min. No Im diabetic. Very uncomfortable.during that period.

4.7.2021 – Again had elevated blood sugar event. Will be reaching out to doctor

4.8.2021 – No appetite

4.23.2021 – Mold headaches , have seen doctor on April 19th and awaiting blood test results .

4.22.2022 – Sore right shoulder from Moderna booster shot site. Was months after shot but never had issues. Soreness lasted two weeks and has subsided .

Stress, Sciatica and Injection site reaction

3.19.2021 – I spent the night sitting in the ER with my mom who fell. Thats why the fatigue, probably.

3.20.2021 – Injection site is a little warm. Still havent caught up on missed nights sleep.

3.21.2021 – A very little amount of stiffness and swelling around the injection site is all.

4.13.2021 – Dizziness

4.17.2021 – Rash on arm is HOT102 degrees! Forehead at same time was 97.

5.10.2021 – Sore neck, back and shoulders. Likely stress unrelated to vaccine. Mom is in hospice.

10.27.2021 – Injection site is warm.

10.28.2021 – Injection site is warm

10.29.2021 – Injection site is warm . You should offer other as an option in that section.

11.2.2021 – Have people reported soreness in areas where there are a lot of lymph nodes?

4.26.2022 – Left shoulder pain.

Thalamic stroke, Arterial occlusive disease and Speech disorder

4.16.2021 – Fuzzy feeling in the head/trouble speaking for a few seconds

8.7.2021 – I had an issue right after the first vaccine (wave of energy in head, foggy feeling, and issue speaking) that started repeating again. I felt a wave of energy and then had a migraine almost every day for two weeks. I never had the issue prior to vax.

11.6.2021 – I learned that at some point I had what looks like a stroke in my right thalamus. I believe it happened when I took the first Pfizer shot. That is the only time I had symptoms that resemble a stroke. I have anal artery blockages in the neck.

Injection site paresthesia, Injection site hypoesthesia and Hypoesthesia

1.1.2021 – Muscle ache in arm of injection site

1.13.2021 – Tiredness. Not to the level of fatigue but I feel as if I am more tired.

7.30.2021 – Had a routine mammo and two of the lymph nodes on the same side as the arm I received my vaccine are slightly enlarged. Will get more information when I visit the dr in december

11.15.2021 – The day after my feet hurt and hurt at random times. It's weird

11.22.2021 – Random bouts of fatigue

12.13.2021 – I've only noticed bouts of fatigue, similar to the way I felt after my 2nd dose.

10.28.2022 – In my arm of injection site (left) my entire arm feels tingly

10.29.2022 – My left arm still feels tingly. From injection site to my pinky. Not as bad as yesterday but still noticeably there

10.30.2022 – Although better, still have tingling in my arm

10.31.2022 – Tingly sensation from injection site down to left pinky. Better than it was yesterday, but still feel it

11.1.2022 – Mild tingling in left arm where I received injection

11.25.2022 – Still feeling the numbness from the site of injection to my pinkie. Not as pronounced as initially but still noticeable

12.2.2022 – Still slight numbness in my left arm from injection site, along the side to my pinky. It's not as bad but still noticeable

Halo vision, Abnormal weight gain and Sensory loss

1.12.2021 – Memory issues and eye twitching

1.14.2021 – Eye twitching constantly

1.21.2021 – Loss of vision

1.28.2021 – I had 20/15 vision before. I am currebtly struggling to see clearly at all out of my left eye.

2.4.2021 – Left side- Vision loss, loss of feeling on fingers and hand, pain in legRight side headache

2.20.2021 – Continued worsening vision. Seeing double. Sensitivity to light. Halos around lights and streaks.

4.9.2021 – Worsening vision issues, memory and thinking

7.8.2021 – Sleep problems, memory issues, vision loss, excessive weight gain

1.10.2022 – Extreme weight gain and depression

Uterine enlargement, Mixed connective tissue disease and Nipple pain

2.2.2021 – Dizziness, foggy, bone pain in the jaw

2.27.2021 – Bone pain in my shins

3.1.2021 – Sore nipples

3.12.2021 – Rash on the back of the injection site side handRight elbow joint pain

3.20.2021 – Right elbow joint pain has become more frequent

3.27.2021 – Right elbow pain is constant

8.29.2021 – UTI, ENLARGED UTERUS, MCTD, SINUS INFECTION

10.28.2021 – Brain fog

11.3.2021 – Brain fog, sore throat

11.10.2021 – Increase in uterine fibroids

12.1.2021 – Vaginal hemorrhaging with blood clots.

10.21.2022 – Pain and swelling at injection site. Fatigue.

Bradycardia, Blood pressure decreased and Heart rate decreased

1.15.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis

1.18.2021 – Rheumatoid arthritis

3.13.2021 – History of RA. New onset of tingling of hands and feet

5.13.2021 – Vasovagal syncope and high blood pressure. Cardiac work up. Holter, echo stress test

2.13.2022 – 6 weeks after 2nd Moderna vaccine experienced bradycardia, heart rate 33, blood pressure 60/40. Cardiac work up negative. No recurrence. No problems so far after Moderna booster. ER with acute episode. Cardiac consultation out patient. No work for 1 week because of residual weakness

Tonsillar hypertrophy, Sinus pain and Joint swelling

2.6.2021 – Neck pain , headache , migraine

2.7.2021 – Neck pain

2.9.2021 – Sinus pain, runny nose, dizzy

2.22.2021 – Overall fatigue, drained , allergies are extra sensitive, rash on left arm vaccine site is still there or worse. Sore muscles. Headaches.

3.14.2021 – Daiky3-4 weeks Hand joints feel swollen at work (dental hygiene, if I work out my muscles are severely sore for 4 days after, the balls of my feet even sore, my tonsils get swollen if its cold outside or Im tired. I feel my immune system is dow

5.7.2021 – Rash on arms , extreme soreness inflammation in joints muscles after me normal workout routine. Followed by inflammed sore lymph nodes and exhaustion.

Blood pressure decreased, Thirst and Taste disorder

2.24.2021 – Ringing i ears. Blurry vision

2.25.2021 – Sweats off & on

3.2.2021 – Sweats

3.9.2021 – Didn't realize my taste has been off & always thirsty. Smell is fine. Headaches still, sweats off & on & feeling cold, not shaking. Nausea still. Fatigue still bad. Bad ringing in ears since day 2 or 3 doesn't stop. don't feel well bp is lower than

3.16.2021 – Horrible crippling headache all week. Nausea. Fatigue stomach pains. Body pain

4.8.2021 – Low blood pressure nausea, cant eat ,fatigued headache Med tec. Came to me.

4.13.2021 – Chest pains & hard time breathing. Heavy chest nausea, fatigue headache

4.27.2021 – Vomiting & diarea for 4 days

5.4.2021 – Headaches mad diarea naseass

6.22.2021 – Constant headaches diareaha.

3.23.2022 – Very tired feel run down. Body hurts.

Patient isolation, Knee arthroplasty and Rash

3.5.2021 – Feeling feverish didn't last long

4.7.2021 – I think allergies are giving me some symptoms

7.1.2021 – I had bad headache for days, nausea, aching and very fatigued. Think it might have been exposure to a variant. Same symptoms as after both shots. Then it went away.

4.30.2022 – The day after the most recent shot I had chills, joint pain, extreme fatigue, muscle and body aches and I developed a rash around my left knee where I had a knee replacement on March 1, 2022

7.20.2022 – Headache, fatigue, sore throat, cough, body aches, chills. No high fever. I did not test for covid. I did have contact with people who tested positive. I self isolated for 5 days.

10.19.2022 – Cold-like symptoms with headache, cough, stuffy nose . . Lasted a week. I get bumps around the left knee I had replaced March 1. Seems i get them every time I'm exposed to a virus.

Fungal infection, Sinus headache and Alopecia

4.22.2021 – Dizziness and light headedness

4.27.2021 – Yeast Infection

4.28.2021 – Period started over a week early.

5.9.2021 – Stomach cramps and fatigue.

5.27.2021 – Severe fatigue.

11.11.2021 – Extreme fatigue, itchy red rash on face, chest, and arm pits. No appetite but also no weight loss. Stomach pain. Hair loss and a change in hair texture, hair is much drier than before.

5.11.2022 – Fever, chills, extreme night sweats, body aches and pains, sinus headaches, multiple sinus infections in the last year, and multiple UTIs.

Rosacea, Diplopia and Nodule

2.13.2021 – Stomach pains, deep upper back discomfort

5.26.2021 – Extreme case of rosacea over entire face w/extreme itching, swelling, redness. In-person dermatology

2.24.2022 – Double vision, headache

5.13.2022 – Very mild headache, 1" raised red lump at site

5.14.2022 – The red lump has expanded to almost 2" in diameter with mild soreness, but otherwise I am fine. Does not hurt nearly as much as the 3rd shot.

5.15.2022 – 3" diameter today, wasn't feeling well, took one ibuprofen around noon, which helped all symptoms; now down to 2" diameter & redness bit less annoying; still raised knot

5.17.2022 – Site is back down to 2", still feeling weak, but am feeling better overall

5.19.2022 – Sooo much better today.

11.10.2022 – Tiredness, headache, scratchy throat

Injected limb mobility decreased, Upper respiratory tract infection and Limb discomfort

1.31.2021 – Chills about 9 hours after vaccination, didnt last long. Legs a little weak today.

3.4.2021 – Discomfort, not pain, when raising the vaccinated arm.

3.5.2021 – Raising vaccinated arm still uncomfortable but than raise it further than yesterday

3.6.2021 – Full arm movement without discomfort. Skin slightly pink around injection site.

4.6.2022 – Injection site sore, hard to raise arm.

10.16.2022 – Have a really bad cold. Home Covid test was negative.

12.11.2022 – Upper respiratory tract infection, needed antibiotics. Not Covid.

Oral discomfort, Balance disorder and Dysgeusia

3.7.2021 – After the injection my mouth became warm and I tasted metal.

5.9.2021 – I've been feeling dizzy and off balance daily for the past week. The feeling is constantly there.

12.19.2021 – The lymph node in my armpit in the arm that received the shot is hurting and swollen.

12.20.2021 – My lymph node in both armpits are swollen. Especially the side I received the injection in.

12.21.2021 – My left underarm is still swollen, but the swelling is going down.

12.22.2021 – My lymph node is no longer swollen in my left underarm.

1.14.2022 – I've had a headache for two days now. It won't go away.

Generalized edema, Chiropractic and Lymphedema

1.28.2021 – Right shoulder pain where the injection was given. Numbness and tingling down the right arm

2.23.2021 – Generalized joint pain and edema. The joints affected are the elbows, knees and R/shoulder and axilla. These symptoms was not present prior to the injections l. Orthopedic, Chripractor

4.13.2021 – Right arm Lymphedema which developed after first injection and has persisted. Rheumatolgy visit

1.12.2022 – Ongoing adenopathy in the axillary area

Vaginal discharge, Discharge and Cold sweat

3.7.2021 – Red angry rash at injection site stated eight days after injection lasted 6 days

3.22.2021 – Struggling to drink liquids because everything tastes bad Talked to the nurse at my doctors office

3.23.2021 – I felt very Clammy this morning

3.24.2021 – Im assuming this is unrelated but I had a clear slimy vaginal discharge today

4.11.2021 – Cold like symptoms, scratchy throat,

4.25.2021 – Pain in left calve

6.21.2021 – Cold like symptoms, chest congestion, cough, Lots of drainage. Mostly white but a small amount of thick light green mucus one day

12.12.2021 – Yesterday both forearms were red and itchy Not sure if it was from the booster or from decorating an artificial Christmas tree

12.13.2021 – Feeling like I'm overheated

12.14.2021 – Severe left hip pain

1.1.2022 – Stuffy nose and nasal drainage

1.15.2022 – Headaches

3.12.2022 – Cold like symptoms, sore throat

Disturbance in attention and Headache

7.27.2021 – Odd nose bleed that wouldnt quit. It is common for me to get nose bleeds and they stop after the first gauze. This time I bled through 5 gauzes and lost maybe an 1/8 pint of blood? Wife said the bathroom looked like a crime scene. Highly unusual

9.3.2021 – Daily headache ever since second vaccine, comes on rapidly and dissipates just as fast, lasts anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour. Very consistent (at least once a day but varies by time of day). Cant focus to work when they hit.

Blood cholesterol increased, Hypertension and Abdominal discomfort

3.16.2021 – Just a sore/tender area where I received my injection a few days ago. It's getting better and the soreness is almost completely gone.

3.17.2021 – FYI - I have high BP and cholesterol, both controlled with meds. I also have high BMI. My blood type is 'O-' and I'm also CMV negative.

4.11.2021 – I had some G.I. discomfort and fatigue yesterday, but I think it was related to something I ate? I was also a bit fatigued but I think that's due to the stressful times we're all dealing with currently.

Histamine intolerance, Arthropod bite and Pruritus

4.14.2021 – The night of the 12th (2nd dose) I took Tylenol Night and then Tylenol Day . I think it helped me tolerate the symptoms on Tuesday. I took 2 more Tylenol night before I went to bed Tuesday night. I have no needed any today at all and feel fine.

5.10.2021 – First dose vaccination site looks slightly black and blue now, but not before.

10.13.2021 – I seem to have a hypersensitivity to histamines. I have flea bites from my cat, but I wonder if the itching is more than it would be usually.

Dyspnea and Nasopharyngitis

5.31.2021 – I seem to give out of breath easily and thigh muscles seem to be spasming when walking. I really dont know if the shot is the reason. I just know it started after the shot. Im mentioning just in case someone else report similar symptoms.

2.27.2022 – Had what I thought was a cold, but I felt odd. My husband and I took a Covid test. He tested positive and I tested negative. He didn't get sick, but had the symptoms of Covid . ie. Shortness of breath and body weakness. Still shortness of breath.

Mental disorder, Muscular weakness and Asthenia

1.26.2021 – Left arm weakness. Noticable when lifting weights. 50% reduction in reps or 25% reduction in weight. Started a week after the second shot and has not got better. It's been two weeks since second shot.

2.2.2021 – Left arm weakness is not getting better

2.9.2021 – I don't know if you have a way to report this or have heard of it happening to others. Exactly one week after getting the second dose of the phizer vaccine, I noticed major changes in my workouts. I have been working out consistently for th

2.16.2021 – Mental well being not so good...nobody cares about loss of strength in one arm

1.18.2022 – Runny nose, cough, headache