Their Stories

Musculoskeletal pain, Productive cough and Insomnia

3.23.2021 – Insomnia for the past week has been more than I have experienced. I work 12 hr night shifts 4x/wk and last week, I was lucky if I got 4 hrs of sleep. Even on my days off, getting to sleep seemed nearly impossible. It has started to get a little bette

4.13.2021 – I don't think it's vaccine-related especially since it isn't in the injected arm. My right shoulder blade has been having daily periods of extreme pain where i need to have someone rub it for a few min and take a Tylenol and ibuprofen to make it stop

8.31.2021 – Productive cough for about 3 weeks

Medical induction of coma, Endotracheal intubation and Mechanical ventilation

3.10.2021 – Mild Sore throat

3.13.2021 – Mild hot flashes

3.24.2021 – Right eye blood shot and slightly blurred vision Visit eye doctor

4.7.2021 – Vertigo and a little nausea

4.11.2021 – Dizzy

4.29.2022 – Fatigue, shortness of breath, phlegm. I tested negative with school covid test School nurse

10.29.2022 – Contracted Community acquired pneumonia; was intubated and in an induced coma 12 days, spent 2 months in icu and was hospitalized a total of 3 months. Receiving physical therapy, am on 3 liters oxygen, portable ventilator, use a wheelchair

Atelectasis, Cardioversion and Atrial flutter

8.20.2021 – Chest tightness, SVT took x2 Nitrostat called Cardiologist Called Cardiologist to report chest tightness SVT took x2 Nitrostat

8.30.2021 – New onset Atrial Flutter with rapid ventricular response Thursday Evening & Friday AM. Per Cardiologist went to (b)(6) Hosp ER. Did convert back to NSR with 1stAVB. 24hour observation in hosp

9.13.2021 – Dx by primary MD today Sinus infection & Upper Respiratory Infection. Symptoms started Friday 9/10/21 after starting Zetia 10mg QD Thursday PM. Primary MD in person

2.14.2022 – Covid positive 1/21/22 sinus & bronchitis, then bibasilar pneumonia, bibasilar atelectasis, SVT & Bilateral PEs. Hospitalized 2/8-2/11/22 2/8-2/11/22

Depressed mood, Anxiety and Urticaria

5.1.2021 – Hives. My lips, jaw, neck and hands have had hives on and off all day.

5.2.2021 – Waves of overwhelming exhaustion. Hives on lips, hands.

5.3.2021 – Unbelievable exhaustion.

5.5.2021 – I feel like my shot on Thursday has brought every bit of inflammation I have ever had to the surface. I am in a very dark place over this.

5.6.2021 – I have had intermittent lymph swelling since Saturday under my right arm (side of injection) I am depressed this feeling is lasting so long. It scares me.

5.13.2021 – Swollen lymph on the side of shot constant now for a week. Bouts of extreme exhaustion.

5.20.2021 – Swollen lymph has moved from under my armpit to back of my head/top of spine. Waves of utter exhaustion. Continued rash worsening on hands.

5.28.2021 – Still swollen lymph behind right ear on the side of the shot. Still mid day exhaustion. This is definitely getting to me mentally/anxiety the longer this goes on.

10.28.2021 – From time to time I am getting the feeling of swollen lymph nodes under my arm on the side of the shot. It's not long lasting but this never used to happen until after the shot.

Sick relative, Colitis and Viral infection

4.2.2021 – The muscle ache is in the left arm and shoulder only. It's not too bothersome when managed with Tylenol and compresses.

4.3.2021 – Lymph nodes in the left armpit are a bit swollen. Minimal discomfort. All other pain and swelling at injection site is almost gone.

4.29.2021 – Shot was @ 3:45pm. Only mild arm soreness at shot site.

5.1.2021 – The rash is adjacent to the shot site. It's a barely noticeable rash that's mildly itchy. It showed up last night, but is fading

5.3.2021 – Covid arm rash cleared up, but the site where the rash was is still mildly itchy.

5.6.2021 – Sore throat, HOWEVER this is NOT related to the shot. My son has a virus (not Covid) and got me sick. Again, not Covid and not related to my vaccines

5.27.2021 – Diagnosed with Acute Colitis on 5/27. Flare up started 5/21. I do not feel that the vaccine triggered it, but mentioning it regardless.

1.1.2022 – Caught a virus this week. Negative for Covid

Viral infection, Decreased appetite and Back pain

5.5.2021 – Significant back ache/soreness for 2 days, started one week after vaccine.

7.21.2021 – Cold - congestion

10.20.2021 – Sore throat for a few days. Some fatigue and muscle aches for a day another time.

4.21.2022 – I had some sort of 24 hour bug, that both my wife and kids got as well. They all got stomach bug type symptoms - nausea and loss of appetite. I had loss of appetite, but not bad on nausea, but got severe back soreness that lingered for weeks.

Migraine with aura, Injection site urticaria and Oligomenorrhea

3.10.2021 – Mild burning sensation for the first two hours after the injection.

4.7.2021 – Stiff deltoid muscle where I got the injection. More noticeable than pain in that arm.

4.8.2021 – Insomnia

4.28.2021 – Two days of headache followed by a day of sinus pressure (4/24-4/26)- most likely caused by seasonal allergies.Period started a couple of days later than usual.

12.6.2021 – Burning sensation from the injection site down to my wrist

12.9.2021 – The swelling around the injection site is slowly going down, but now there's a rash starting around the edge of the swelling. It's not red, though. It's more like hives.

1.3.2022 – On January 1 I had a headache, scratchy throat, and a low fever (higher than normal temp for me, but still close to 98.6). I did an at home Covid test and the result was negative.

1.17.2022 – Sinus pressure and headache for two days. (Probably allergies.)

10.20.2022 – Migraine (first time ever with an aura), but it was four days after my flu vaccine so that might explain it. (The migraine I had after the COVID booster was also at 4 days.)

Mobility decreased, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

3.2.2021 – Got dizzy

3.4.2021 – Dizziness

3.12.2021 – Dizzy to the point that I slept all day and my shot arm was in severe pain for three days. Today I feel good

4.10.2021 – My shot arm hurts and it is hurts to raise my arm above my head.

4.18.2021 – I still have off and on pain in my shot arm sometime I cant reach out to pick up small items without pain. Im thankful that it is not everyday

5.1.2021 – What can be done for my shot arm? It hurts all of the time. It is a nagging pain. Just enough to prevent me from reaching out to pick up or lift something.

5.9.2021 – Whenever I do you discard it by saying it was to late so why do I bother and what can I do about my arm hurting answer that please

Mobility decreased, Injection site bruising and Lymphadenopathy

5.14.2021 – Severely swollen lymph nodes in armpit of injection site

5.15.2021 – Severely swollen lymph nodes in the armpit of the arm I reveived the injection. Swollen to the point it interfere with mobility

5.16.2021 – Swelli gof lymph nodes under armpit of arm i reveived the injection. Also bruisng at injection site

5.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

5.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes bruise at injection site

11.28.2021 – Severe swelling of lymph nodes under left armpit (shot side)

11.30.2021 – Severe swollen lumph nodes in armpit of shot arm

12.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under armpit shot side

12.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm pit on shot side

12.21.2022 – Still have swollen glands

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Lethargy and Abdominal pain

3.2.2021 – Itchy skin on the injected arm but no rash. Neck pain and stiffness five minutes after injection that lasted until late. Only neck stiffness today.

3.3.2021 – Forgot to mention the runny nose that started shortly after the vaccination and continued for about 24 hours.

3.4.2021 – Ive been a little more tired than the day before, since I got the vaccination. I had a little bit if abdominal pain yesterday but didnt pay any attention to it until I had it again today and a little linger and more painful than yesterday.

3.29.2021 – I keep feeling like I'm catching a cold, but I don't. I never catch colds.

4.10.2021 – lethargy

4.11.2021 – Slight increase in joint pain on the second day after this shot, then moderate increases since.

4.13.2021 – I didn't take Tylenol last night and the lethargy and joint pain increased greatly.

4.30.2021 – Nausea every day for the last week. Pain behind my lower rib cage for the last week. Extreme fatigue.

5.7.2021 – The bones in the front part of my feet became stiff and sore for most of the week. They're starting to feel better today.

5.14.2021 – Even when I get enough sleep at night I end up needing to sleep during the day.

Systemic lupus erythematosus rash, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Memory impairment

3.30.2021 – Dr said rash was probably my lupus reaacting, & some of joint pain Doctors called..said if it worsens to call back & will decide what next step is..

11.5.2021 – fever around 103 - when up chills are worse

11.6.2021 – temp 102 now

11.8.2021 – fever at high is 102..up & down

11.24.2021 – Every joint in my body is screaming with pain.

12.2.2021 – more joint & muscle pain talked to doctor on phone

4.18.2022 – hard lifting arms

5.3.2022 – Very nauseated with vomiting..total fatigue

5.18.2022 – joint pain

10.10.2022 – I got the new Covid Virus..Fever. sinuses very messed up, severe headaches and join pain, forgetfulness very fatigued My specialist had me come to his office before hrs.

Tinnitus, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

3.11.2021 – My arm was sore for a couple days after vaccination. Shortly after my elbow and forearm have been pretty sore at times.

3.23.2021 – Not from the vaccine. When I had COVID in nov one of my symptoms was ringing in my ears. I continue to have it.

4.29.2021 – My right arm and elbow area has really been hurting. My 1st vaccine was in my right arm. It was pretty sore for a few days at the injection site then that area got better but my arm started hurting shortly after. Not sure if its a coincidence.

6.17.2021 – I mentioned this before, but my right arm really hurts since my 1st vaccination. Its my elbow area and front of my lower arm. My 2nd shot was in my left arm and that has never bothered me.

3.18.2022 – I have ringing in my ears often which was one of my symptoms when I had covid. My arm also still hurts from my first covid shot.

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Feeling cold and Heart rate increased

4.17.2021 – Yesterday I did feel really cold and slightly nauseous, but it was after I completed the check in. Neither of those symptoms returned today.

5.16.2021 – Accelerated heart rate (actually yesterday)

5.19.2021 – The rash is on my back (left side top). I actually noticed a little discomfort and itching a couple days ago, but didnt notice the rash.

8.13.2021 – On 8/9 I had chills and a low grade fever. Those subsided the next day. On 8/10 I started having shortness of breath and chest tightness which I continue to experience today.

Skin burning sensation, Painful respiration and Swollen tongue

3.13.2021 – A little dizziness and some racing heart since coming home, could be anxiety over what happened at injection. At time of injection, i had odd taste in mouth and my tongue numbed and swelled. Pharmacist administered Benadryl and had me stay longer Pharmacist administered Benadryl during wait time and had me stay longer than usual

3.15.2021 – What feels like low grade fever, but dont think i have temperature. Very hoarse today and some shortness of breath

3.16.2021 – Still hoarness in voice and some heaviness is chest with breathing

3.17.2021 – Still hoarseness in voice

3.18.2021 – Heaviness in chest i had been experiencing is now combined with a cough

3.20.2021 – Coughing and still heaviness in chest breathing

9.12.2021 – Kidney pains in back, hurts when inhalingBad headaches

11.2.2021 – Unrelated back pain in lumbar since yesterday

11.3.2021 – I received the booster on 10/29 but not asked to check in till days later. Had similar reaction with pzier booster with tingling numb tongue at time of shot along with wooziness and difficulty breathing later in day

11.5.2021 – Had some rash bumps and itching on arms shoulder, not at injection site

11.13.2021 – Continually itching and burning, all over but mostly palms and scalp. Also hips, thighs and bottom of feet

11.19.2021 – Same itching burning as previous

12.10.2021 – Severe headaches, tylenol not helping Also experienced bloody nose on/off

7.25.2022 – Severe fatigue, diarrhea

12.31.2022 – Recurring Sinus infection and bronchitis since mid November

Hepatitis, Vestibular disorder and Feeling cold

3.21.2021 – Mild sore throat and hacking the first day about 3 hours after the shot. Felt better the next day, just a little tired.

4.16.2021 – Very Tired, mild chest congestion, mild sore throat

5.17.2021 – Some joint pain particularly in my wrists. There seems to be some inflammation occurring in my joints particularly in my hands and arms. Ive looked into it including vascular studies but nothing conclusive. This has been going on since my 2nd sho

10.25.2022 – I became ill for about 3-4 days; feeling cold, nauseous, tired but could not sleep and achy. I'm feeling better just no energy. Note, I had the most current COVID booster, a flu shot and pneumonia shot all at the same time. Maybe it was too much.

Acupuncture, Neurological symptom and Nervous system disorder

4.30.2021 – Extreme fatigue and brain fog, chills for weeks, hasn't stopped since the day of the 2nd moderna vaccine, can't get anything done, can't return to massage like I'd hoped. When is this going to end? Working with a Chinese medicine doc, since regular doc said there's nothing he can do

5.7.2021 – Not new or worse. Slightly more energy at times, but mostly extreme fatigue and brain fog, general malaise. Yesterday was the first day I felt ok to drive.

5.14.2021 – Symptoms have gotten worse this week. Not as bad as the 1st week after the vaccine, almost. Extreme fatigue, brain fog, fevers. It's been 6 wks now since shot 2 which caused these symptoms. I was healthy. Can't reopen my business. Can barely shower.

7.2.2021 – I had 2 wks of more energy around the 1st of June. Was able to work somewhat. Back in bed since the 14th, when I also got my period. Extreme fatigue, brain fog, some fevers, loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness, more bleeding/cramping during period. Acupuncturist, Biologist/herbalist

10.1.2021 – 2nd shot of Moderna on 4/2, too ill to do anything since. Too many symptoms to list, mainly nervous system. Either too exhausted to move or revved up so high, feels like I'm going to seize. Nightmare rollercoaster. Was healthy before. I need help! Acupuncture, herbalist, anything to be doing something since western docs just keep knocking me around and canceling my appts. This has been a complete nightmare! The vaccine was supposed to help me get my life back after covid. Ruined.

4.2.2022 – I am finally receiving a diagnosis for neuropathy, and it is reflected on my medical chart as vaccine-induced by the neurologist it took me almost a year to find. I still have many of the same debilitating neurological symptoms from Moderna shot. Since regular doctors are not being informed about vaccine injuries, I have been seeing various naturopathic practitioners, as well.

Injection site induration, Injection site swelling and Decreased appetite

2.9.2021 – Slight swelling & soreness, 2 around injection, if firmly touched.

2.10.2021 – Mild pain in muscle around injection

2.11.2021 – Last night, made dinner then realized I had NO appetite at all ! I normally have just two meals per day. Not having an appetite for dinner has never happened to me before !

9.1.2021 – After On my 2nd day, shortly after submitting my Health Check-in I notice, I DID feel some moderate Fatigue & Tiredness. Felt OK again within 24 hours.

2.19.2022 – Only mild pain in the immediate area around the injection site - but only if touched. Otherwise, I wouldn't even know I had gotten a shot !

Secretion discharge, Vision blurred and Tinnitus

1.19.2021 – Some breathing difficulty - feeling likeI need my albuterol inhaler constantly

1.20.2021 – Severe headache all evening yesterday and throughout the day today despite ibuprofen 800 mg and acetaminophen throughout the day and extreme fatigue.

1.21.2021 – Heart paplitations! Quite often theoughout the day. This is not common for me! scheduled appt with my primary doctor but he does not have an opening until next week

2.9.2021 – Heart palpitations occasionally since first immunization

2.12.2021 – I had a super bad headache for two days and blurry vision in my left eye Telehealth visit first and then urgent authorization to see an eye doctor today

5.7.2021 – Sore throat, pockets of mucus in my throat or thrush. Also i have had heaet palpitations since my covid vaccines.

2.8.2022 – Experienced tinnitus in my right ear following my last covid vaccine last year

Post concussion syndrome, Drug hypersensitivity and Aphasia

2.9.2021 – Head fullness, ear pain

2.10.2021 – Ear pain, head fullness

2.12.2021 – Ear pain

3.2.2021 – Concussion related headaches, nausea, vomiting and word-finding difficulty

3.9.2021 – Post concussion syndrome headaches, nausea and word find problems.

8.10.2021 – Shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, congestion

11.20.2021 – Asthma exacerbation, mild cold symptoms, Covid negative

1.22.2022 – Sinus infection, cold symptoms

4.24.2022 – Allergic reaction to OTC menopause support supplement-rash, itching Cold with sinus pain

Sleep disorder, Sinus disorder and Tenderness

2.25.2021 – Mild to moderate pain, more painful to move and touch

3.31.2021 – Tired, but may not be associated with vaccination.

4.14.2021 – Probably has nothing to do with vaccine, but experiencing stomach pain. Seems to be improving after 5 days.

6.23.2021 – Sinus symptoms mostly, fatigue at times, was hoping for some relief from my COVID tinnitus, but its still with me. Good thing Im unemployed

12.4.2021 – Injection site pain is minimal, but it does wake me when I roll onto it while sleeping at night

10.13.2022 – Arm pain only on contact, mostly while sleeping

Taste disorder, Sleep disorder and Feeling cold

9.21.2022 – A positive, my sense of taste is more consistent where as before, it was intermittent, don't know how long this will last..

10.1.2022 – Very bad headache. Bad, bad. Woke me up from my sleep. Never had a headache that wakes me up during my sleep. I just took a naproxen for the pain.

10.8.2022 – Feel cold when it's not cold in the room. Not chills, just feel cold, have to get a light blanket. Small headache now and then throughout the week.

Dizziness postural and Dizziness

2.24.2021 – One week after my 2nd vaccine, I have become dizzy every day, upon arising and attempting certain activities. For example, I can't do my sit ups as the motion makes me more dizzy. Not sure how I would know if this is related to the vaccine?

3.17.2021 – I started being dizzy 1 week after my 2nd vaccine, thought it was getting better however the dizziness persists. I am careful on bending or turning quickly, worst turning over in bed

Cerebrovascular accident, Hypoesthesia and Insomnia

2.1.2021 – Sore injection sight

2.2.2021 – Shot sight pain arm

10.9.2021 – Sudden numbing of fingers in right handthat lasted a minute or two twice. Then sudden onset of headache in left front forehead and temple radiating out to rest of head that lasted 6 to 8 hours. Went to hospital to make sure It wasnt a stroke. 10/09/

10.16.2021 – Complete but brief numbing of right middle finger followed by headache that lasted hours and kept me awake untill the next day .I went to hospital for suspected possible stroke and stayed for 4 days.

Post procedural hemorrhage, Uterine leiomyoma and Hysterectomy

4.2.2021 – I had a sty in my eye and now wonder if my eyes are infected or just allergies. Certain it isnt related.

4.9.2021 – My head was hot like when I have a low grade fever

4.11.2021 – Loss of hunger since yesterday.

4.12.2021 – Still dont have my normal sense of hunger

4.11.2022 – My cycle was thrown off after the booster, but seems to have stabilized. Nothing else.

11.28.2022 – I had fibroids diagnosed that led to a hysterectomy and two emergency surgeries related to bleeding issues. I don't think it is related to vaccination, but am trying to be helpful.

Induration, Spinal pain and Nodule

3.25.2021 – I think my tiredness is from my Lupus/Pulmonary Fibrosis

3.28.2021 – No

4.1.2021 – Rash in the inner thigh areas of both legs. Lupus Dr and will be seeing the dermatologists on April 1, 2021 @ 2: 00 pm

4.6.2021 – Weak and lightheaded

4.13.2021 – Constantly feeling weak, and feeling like im burning in my thoracic area, feeling light headed

4.25.2021 – Itchy firery pain, hard red knot in arm.

4.27.2021 – Hot

5.4.2021 – Very tired and painin my thoracic area along with lots of shortness of breath.

5.11.2021 – Severe burning pain in my neck, back and chest in the thoracic area.

5.18.2021 – Severe pain and burning in my back , stomach, and chest.

5.25.2021 – Constantly having severe shortage of breath with exertion and pain with severe burning in the center of my back in between my shoulders.

6.1.2021 – Shortness of breath and serious pain in my thoracic area. The center of my back between my shoulder blades.

10.19.2021 – Headaches, stuffy running nose, burning in chest and stomach, persistent cough with phlegm. Went to see all three, pulmonary docs, lupus docs, and GI docs.

11.11.2022 – Lower right leg pain and swelling

Testicular disorder, Nerve compression and Sensitive skin

3.27.2021 – Arm feels like I have a pinched nerve.

4.14.2021 – Sore Throat

4.15.2021 – Still have a sore throat

4.16.2021 – Sore Throat stopped, but now I have a couch and drip in my throat

7.10.2021 – High blood pressure and difficultly breathing

10.9.2021 – Left side where I received the shot. Still feels sensitive

5.23.2022 – Right testicle felt hard the first day, Now it is fine

6.11.2022 – The arm that the shot was administered still hurts. Feels like bone or muscle tension.

6.18.2022 – Arm still hurts in injection area

Lymph node palpable, Tension headache and Amenorrhea

2.23.2021 – Off and on fevers, dizziness, tension headache for 2 weeks, muscle aches/stiffness, slight arm pain, swollen lymph nodes after vaccine slightly palpable, missed period but not pregnant (abstinent and on bc pills), anxiety attacks, fatigue

3.1.2021 – Loss of appetite

3.3.2021 – Muscle spasms, loss of appetite

3.23.2021 – Muscle/joint pain and stiffness. Intermittent fevers 99.1-100.9F. Negative PCR COVID test

3.3.2022 – Low level of Covid nucleocapsid antibody detected in lab blood test indicating previous infection

5.21.2022 – Period started while still taking active birth control pills

6.28.2022 – Period became heavier after booster and the first two doses of Moderna.

Balance disorder, Somnolence and Vertigo

5.10.2021 – Many of these are symptoms common to my chronic health challenges

5.11.2021 – Rash is consistent with a flare of my usual chronic health condition

5.13.2021 – All above symptoms are consistent with my chronic health challenges. In hindsight, the first two days were likely reaction to the vaccine. Hard to tell if the lingering fatigue is it or not.

5.15.2021 – Symptoms consistent with chronic health challenges

6.9.2021 – Increased joint pain.

6.15.2021 – Continuing increased joint pain, and also significant fatigue/daytime sleepiness

12.21.2021 – Increased vertigo/disequilibrium

12.31.2021 – Continuing to experience mild to moderate daily headaches.

1.9.2022 – Daily headaches

1.29.2022 – Fatigue, headache, cough, sore throat, body aches. All but fatigue are mild after close contact exposure to COVID positive friends.

Heart rate decreased, Pain in jaw and Palpitations

4.11.2021 – The day after the vaccine i had a solid fever, body sches, chills, joint pain... but i didnt register until the next day and couldnt add those symptoms in anywhere for this site. I was in bed most of the day and night and took tylenol to help with symptoms for sleep.

10.7.2021 – Lots mote palpitations. Oct 1st 2021, my heart rate dropped to 50s and maintained in the 60s for quite some time, after vomiting chunky acid and felt pain in my upper middle chest to my bottom jaw near chin. I felt the pain and weakness while in 60s.

Increased appetite, Hunger and Poor quality sleep

2.9.2021 – Stopped menstrual cycle. It is supposed to be day 3 of cycle, one of heaviest days, and it completely stopped 15 hours post injection

9.17.2021 – Been really freaking hungry last few days. Stomach growling in between meals. Its unusual because I take Adderall, which tends to decrease appetite. No, theres no chance of being pregnant.

9.18.2021 – Still super hungry between meals. Stomach growling and all.

10.19.2021 – Poor/decreased sleep. Not able to reach a deep sleep cycle even with melatonin. It could be totally UNRELATED to vaccine, but it's not typical for me.

12.14.2021 – I feel hungry all the time. Wake up hungry and wanting snacks between every meal. Not pregnant. Work a desk job and no increase in physical activity. Taking Adderall for ADHD, so my increased appetite is surprising. I'm a Registered Nurse.