Their Stories

Vasculitis, Vasodilatation and Cardiac pacemaker insertion

1.30.2021 – Blood vessels are enlarged in right hand

1.31.2021 – Blood vessels in hands enlarged hands are red & heart pain

2.1.2021 – Large blood vessels in hand & wrist Fam Dr

2.2.2021 – Large blood vessels in my hands

2.3.2021 – Enlarged veins in my hand I will see my cardiologist tomorrow

2.5.2021 – Went to cardio. Still enlarged veins in my hands Office visit

2.9.2021 – Blood vessels in my hands still enlarged

7.31.2021 – I passed out on 5-5-21. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks. Had a pacemaker installed 6-22-21. I still have blood vessels that are visible in my hands & on top of my feet.

1.30.2022 – I passed out 5-5-21 had a stroke & then a pacemaker

Gastric disorder, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Dyspepsia

3.25.2021 – I have had tummy issues for a solid week, but I have tummy issues a lot anyways, so I can't really tell if the vaccine has anything to do with it, and also my diet has been different lately, so it could also be that? Anyways, it's not significant issue, just had diarrhea a couple times and use the bathroom more than normal, feel like I really gotta go.

3.31.2021 – Very sick Saturday, March 27th. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Slept in chair all day. Left work early Monday due to being too exhausted and needing to recover. Have had acid reflux and indigestion since, making me unable to sleep well at night.

Blood glucose fluctuation, Gait disturbance and Parosmia

3.27.2021 – My blood sugar has been fluctuating. My blood sugar readings have been low.

4.5.2021 – Intermittent pain to my toes, usually on one foot at a time, and usually only effects 3 toes. During the pain I would have difficulty walking bearing weight.

6.5.2021 – Fingers & toes cramping joints pains. Muscles aches off & onIncrease of strange unrecognizable smells.

5.4.2022 – Chills, blurred vision, more noticeable ringing in the ears, unstable balance. Intermittent chest and Rt arm pain.

Pharyngitis streptococcal, Tachycardia and Hyperhidrosis

1.11.2021 – D/t not signing up for the check-ins earlier, I was unable to report a previous side effect of lymphadenopathy on the same side of my body that I received the vaccine. Swollen, tender lymph nodes began 4 days after vaccine & continued for over a week

1.18.2021 – Lymph nodes are still swollen, but they are no longer tender

1.26.2021 – Dizziness

1.27.2021 – Tachycardia, Lymphadenopathy - very large, sweating profusely

1.29.2021 – Lymphadenopathy on left side of body, large

1.30.2021 – Lymphadenopathy on left side; axillary, supraclavicular, posterior cervical

1.31.2021 – Lymphadenopathy

2.1.2021 – Continued lymphadenopathy

2.16.2021 – Headaches

3.2.2021 – No worsening symptoms, but I still have supraclavicular lymphadenopathy

7.28.2021 – (Likely) strep throat a month ago

Balance disorder, Vertigo and Sneezing

3.12.2021 – slight soreness if you push on that area.

3.19.2021 – body aches, tiredness, stuffy nose & alittle sneezing

3.24.2021 – mild temp, went to ER was tested fir covid19. test came back positive. my disabled clients at work were hospitalized with covid19

4.2.2021 – dizziness

4.3.2021 – alittle dizziness

4.4.2021 – still alittle tired

5.5.2021 – dizziness & balance off ENT , referred me for physical

5.12.2021 – dizziness, vertigo therapy

6.30.2021 – dizziness, swaying, balance issues, almost falls. Dr referred ENT, ENT referred me to physical therapy

Rash pruritic, Pruritus and Rash

12.31.2021 – Itchy rash on my face, neck, upper body (torso, arms, back, underarms,etc). Have had it for 72 hours so far.

1.7.2022 – Rash for a week straight. Very itchy. Shows up for 30-60 minutes, then disappears. Mostly upper body, but some lower body. Looks like an allergic reaction kind of rash.

1.14.2022 – Rashes show up across my body and then disappear after 30-60 minutes. Less itchy but getting bad flare ups.

1.21.2022 – Continued rash - appears for 30-60 minutes, then disappears. Very itchy too.

1.28.2022 – Still itchy and rashy. This began exactly 2 weeks after the Moderna booster. I have never experienced problems with itchy or rashy skin before this.

3.18.2022 – Still having rashy/itchy symptoms. It shows up for 30-60minutes, disappears, and shows up in another place. Some days are better than others.

6.17.2022 – COVID19

Sinus headache, Impaired work ability and Abdominal distension

5.5.2021 – Diarrhea, stomach bloating, pressure

5.12.2021 – Extreme fatigue

7.7.2021 – chest congestion

10.6.2021 – Sinus congestion wheezing. Fatigue

4.7.2022 – Chest congestion. Sinus congestion Office visit

5.17.2022 – Wheezing, chest congestion

6.26.2022 – Not feeling well, abdominal discomfort

8.14.2022 – Sinus congestion, cough, sinus headache

10.19.2022 – Extremely tired, feverish, sinus congestion

10.28.2022 – Sick, chills. Severe nausea, feverish Doctor office visit

11.9.2022 – Nose bleed today, fatigue, went home from work after controlling the nose bleed in case it happens again.

11.16.2022 – UTI, sore all over. Don't know if my Rheumatoid Arthritis is part of the problem.

Swelling face, Viral infection and Pruritus

1.6.2021 – My L jaw was itchy and is a little swollen. Had muscle ache radiating from L side to SCM/L jaw last night which resolved with ibuprofen but today with itching and swelling.

1.10.2021 – Worked out on PM assuming AEs were gone but now LUE muscles are much more sore.

1.12.2021 – Continued worse aching/muscle recovery after work out L>R

2.2.2022 – Bad virus that took down everyone in the house, 5 out of 5 got it. And we had sore throat, rhinorrhea and cough. 2 oldest F had body aches and fever rest just had the previous symptoms but lasted approx 10d with peak on day 4-7. COVID, RSV, flu NEG

Stiff leg syndrome, Osteopenia and Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased

5.27.2021 – Pain in right shoulder last night. Dizzy for a few seconds 2x yesterday.

5.28.2021 – Injection site red, sore, a little swollen.

6.1.2021 – Arm sore to touch and has a hard lump at injection site

6.3.2021 – Hip and leg stiffnesd

6.21.2021 – I am not sure if my lymph nodes under my arms pits are swollen. And I have a small underarm rash under left armpit. Not sure if related to deodorant or vaccine. Going to Rheumatoid dr tomorrow .

6.30.2021 – Not sure if related, my TSH is on low side. That has never happened!

7.9.2021 – Starting to get cramps in calves at nighy.

8.25.2021 – Thyroid Hyperthyroid now, never was Hyperthyroid. Read this is a side effect if the COVID vaccine. Joints seem a bit stiffer.

11.24.2021 – Possible cold since Sunday. COVID? Will get tested. My joints hurt. Now have the start of Osteopenia. Had to get post rabies vaccines. Anxiety is much stronger now. Possible reaction to the vaccine(s)?

Semen volume decreased, Blood urine present and Quarantine

2.7.2021 – visual blood in the urine day of vaccine

2.28.2021 – Low semen volume

4.10.2021 – Chronic fatigue, increased joint pain especially in the shoulders, injection site very tender to palpate, increased brain fog especially with lost vocabulary and finding words.

5.28.2021 – Severe shoulder pain, daily, at injection site and mild fatigue.

8.27.2021 – Insomnia

2.28.2022 – Became infected with Covid on 1/11/22 and experienced mild to moderate illness. Quarantine for 8-days and tested negative.

Tension, Swelling face and Neuralgia

2.19.2021 – Selling in face on side of injection only

2.25.2021 – We t to doctor and indicated it was probably a virus. Tested negative for COVID

4.1.2021 – Nerve pain running through my elbow up to my shoulder and down through my wrist and hand on the right arm (arm of vaccination). On and off pain but exasperated by flying in an airplane. Swelling during the flight.

4.21.2021 – Scratchy throat, headache, shortness of breathe

4.28.2021 – Sinus congestion, allergies or allergy like symptoms (itchy eyes, itchy throat, swollen throat)

6.16.2021 – Continued swollen lymph nodes in right side of upper body. Particularly large and swollen under right armpit into right pectoral. Right shoulder tension and stiffness continuous. Continued allergy like symptoms Regular well check appt

3.17.2022 – COVID in January 2022

Euphoric mood, Tooth infection and Depressed mood

2.10.2021 – Yesterday I felt a weird emotional high and later felt a more emotional low later in the day.

8.10.2021 – I had very mild cold symptoms, stuffy/runny nose, extremely mild cough that was not dry but coughing up mucous. It seemed to start up due to allergies from a new cat in the house, so not sure if it was even a full on cold or justan allergic reaction.

2.9.2022 – I developed an infection in the roots of my lower front teeth. It's probably not related. Dentist

Hemorrhoids, Abdominal pain upper and Decreased appetite

1.28.2021 – Mild Headache last couple days

2.25.2021 – Stomachache , loss of appetite and chills

3.4.2021 – Hemorrhoids never had before except with birth of children. These started 2/15/21 . My shot was 2/11/21 . No constipation, severe diarrhea. Got progressively worse . 3/2/21 seeked medical advice. Required removal . Related rare side effect ??

3.13.2021 – Hemorrhoids will be surgically removed 3/25/21 Primary care physician

2.11.2022 – Migraine headaches Primary visit and specialist visit in person

Pustule, Rosacea and Herpes simplex

2.12.2021 – I missed yesterdays check in, as I was quite sick. Chills, highest temp 102.4. Better today, but still terrible headache.

2.15.2021 – Slight headache

8.11.2021 – I generally get a herpes simplex outbreak once a year or so. I have had 4 since Feb. 2 of which were on my face, not my lip.

2.10.2022 – Developed shingles shortly after my booster shot of Moderna. Also, i have had rosacea for years, but since the booster I now have significant worsening of the condition. Never had the pustules before, only the red veins. I was Rx an antiviral for Shingles

Sinus operation, Joint stiffness and Eye pruritus

12.28.2020 – I've had some neck and shoulder pain, but honestly I had that before the vaccine. I also had some fatigue over the weekend, but attribute that to the Christmas rush, I just felt it was important to share. In yesterday's update I said I as feeling good, but honestly had these same symptoms, but not attributing it to the vaccine.

1.6.2021 – Muscle and joint pain starting around day 7. Extreme fatigue.

2.8.2021 – Allergy type symptoms. Watery and itchy eyes, running sinuses. Maybe to totally unrelated to the Vaccine.

2.24.2021 – Itchy, watery eyes, congestion, sneezing, slight stomach ache

1.11.2022 – stiff joints.

Hematochezia, Diarrhea and Injection site pain

4.15.2021 – I went to the gym today and the area of injection started hurting. I also felt very fatigued which normally doesn't happen after the gym. Not sure if they are related. Headache came afterwards around bed time.

5.24.2021 – Bright red blood in stool. Not sure if it's related. Happened today. Was also told a couple of days ago that my 2nd shot was invalid (due to overdressing?), so I'm returning today to get it again.

11.1.2021 – Daily coughing that could be related to my smoking. Step daughter just came off of COVID. We both had diarrhea the same day. Not sure if it's related. Still have my smell and taste and have never had a fever since the pandemic started.

Aortic aneurysm, Injection site discomfort and Paranasal sinus discomfort

4.15.2021 – I currently have a cold. Runny nose, cough, but no fever. The headache is very slight and probably more related to sinus congestion.

4.16.2021 – I have a typical cold. Runny nose and so on including a slight headache probably caused by sinus pressure

4.17.2021 – Due to sinus congestion for a cold I am battling.

4.18.2021 – I am currently battling a cold and have been for a few days.

4.19.2021 – I definitely have a sinus infection which is causing the headache. Went to my PCP today.

5.6.2021 – Its just muscle soreness at the injection site. Not really pain.

5.5.2022 – Ascending aortic aneurysm Got Covid a 2nd time

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Skin warm and Feeling hot

1.24.2021 – Had slight soreness in arm & slight headache since the 21st

2.12.2021 – Kinda light headedness but not dizzy

2.14.2021 – I have Lupus, Type 1 diabetic

2.17.2021 – No pain in arm but muscle still sore depending on movement

10.8.2021 – Slight Warmest area of vaccine administered

10.9.2021 – Arm slightly sore & still slightly warm to touch

10.10.2021 – Warmth to right arm

10.11.2021 – Arm warmth is gone & headache

4.20.2022 – Warmth from vaccination sight

4.21.2022 – Arm is still warm to touch

4.22.2022 – Still warmth in arm & little less soreness

Edema peripheral, Influenza like illness and Axillary pain

2.14.2021 – The swelling and pain Im experiencing is in my armpit. Ive seen reports where lymph nodes become swollen on the third day, this is my third day. First day after I had flu like symptoms

2.15.2021 – The swelling under my arm pit has not gone away

2.16.2021 – Swelling in my armpit has gone down significantly. Its still there but no longer painful or severely swollen

2.17.2021 – Small swelling under armpit

3.25.2021 – Developed a rash on lower body. Might be unrelated but it has never opened before.

Injection site rash, Injection site pruritus and Muscle spasms

3.30.2021 – Runny nose

4.28.2021 – Bicep on injection arm is red, itchy and swallows and has been since injection date. About 6 from injection.

4.29.2021 – Redness and itching about 6 from injunction site been 6 days now. Assuming no one actually reads this.

4.30.2021 – One week later, still redness/rash about 6 from injection site, pretty sure the CDC doesnt give a shit.

5.7.2021 – Leg cramp left leg

5.21.2021 – I STILL HAVE A RASH ON MY ARM.

5.28.2021 – Rash on arm. Growing third arm.

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Oral herpes and Lymph node pain

4.17.2021 – Armpit lymph node swelling on injection side

4.18.2021 – Lymph node swelling armpit, injection side

4.19.2021 – Arm pit lymph node swelling (still)

4.20.2021 – Arm pit lymph node swelling, fever blisters (normal for me)

4.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, fever blisters

4.7.2022 – I have Lupus and all vaccines feel like a mild flare up.

4.8.2022 – I have Lupus/Allergic Asthma/COPD & had the same side effects when starting Trelegy & Breo inhalers

4.9.2022 – Lymph node swelling in armpit of injection site! Yay!

4.10.2022 – Deceased lymph node swelling

4.12.2022 – Lymph node swelling underneath armpit is almost gone.

10.6.2022 – Headache, head congestion, chest congestion, severe cough, low grade fever, muscle aches, fatigue.

12.18.2022 – I was Covid positive on Sept 16, 2022

12.19.2022 – Lymph node swelling in arm pit

12.20.2022 – Minor pain due to lymph node swelling in arm pits

12.21.2022 – Minor pain from lymph node swelling in arm pits (not unusual for me)

12.22.2022 – Very minor pain in arm pits due to lymph node swelling (not unusual for me)

Neuropathy peripheral, Muscular weakness and Sinus disorder

6.4.2021 – I have RA, stopped my meds for a week per my Rheumatologists suggestion. No flare ups so far.

6.10.2021 – Sinus problems

7.16.2021 – Short of breath, stiff neck and cough

7.23.2021 – Fatigue, muscle weakness, shortness of breath and neck and shoulder pain. On 40mg of prednisone a day and MRI scheduled. Possible RA flare-up

8.6.2021 – High blood pressure 192/105Extreme fatigue and joint pain Appointment is scheduled for the 11th

12.25.2021 – Shortness of breath, temperature, fatigue, swollen legs and feet. Tested positive for Covid.

6.26.2022 – Neuropathy

Stress, Memory impairment and Breast pain

3.1.2021 – Pain and heaviness in the left temporal lobe, left shoulder, left side of neck, latissimus back region

3.2.2021 – It might be stress...

3.4.2021 – Might be Stress

3.5.2021 – Slight bruising at injection site

3.21.2021 – Sore at injection site, and on the side of the injection arm, neck, leg, shoulder blade feels heavy and numb

3.22.2021 – My breast and underarm area is in pain, I believe it is my lymph nodes.

3.25.2021 – Foggy and difficultly remembering things

3.26.2021 – Foggy and a hard time remembering things

3.27.2021 – Foggy and difficultly with memory

3.28.2021 – Foggy and having a hard time remembering things

4.18.2021 – Anxiety

Periorbital swelling, Dry eye and Lymphadenopathy

1.21.2021 – I had very large swollen lymph nodes that started on 1/15/21 on the left side of my neck. They were my supranavicular nodes. The squishy swelling has since went down and they are a little harder now and the size of a pea.

1.31.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my left armpit. I also got the injection on that same side. This happened after the first injection but it was instead in my superclavicular nodes. Also on left side, same side of injection

2.1.2021 – Eyes feel puffy and dry

10.3.2021 – Swelling in lymph nodes in neck and arm pit. Both on same side of shot. I actually had this start yesterday and I forgot to mention it on my vsafe check up.

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Nasal congestion

3.23.2021 – No

4.23.2021 – I had a slightly numb/ tingling feeling down the left side of my body, including my face yesterday evening. My shot was on the left hand side. Those symptoms had disappeared by this morning.

5.25.2021 – Cold symptoms: sore throat and stuffy nose. My daughter had the same symptoms and received a negative covid test, so I think its just a cold.

6.1.2021 – The whole family had a cold: runny nose and sore throat. My 3 kids all got COVID tests which came back NEGATIVE, and there was a cold going round school. No cough, fever, vomiting, or diarrhea symptoms.

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Nasal congestion

3.14.2021 – Numbness/tingling in left cheek about 6 hours after shot. Lasted about 2 hours. Arm soreness for about 24 hours after shot. t

4.12.2021 – 8 hours after shot, body aches and chills started. Lasted about 24 hoursills started, lasted

2.4.2022 – Stuffy nose for 3 days, slight headache from Dec 25-Dec 28. Very mild symptoms. I got tested just to be sure

10.10.2022 – I experienced fever severe chills and severe body aches after my last booster. It started about 9 hours after vaccination and lasted about 16 hours. I received my flu shot at the same time. This was my most severe immune response.

Taste disorder, Tremor and Dysgeusia

2.21.2021 – Lymph nodes under injection arm swollen. Started 4th day post vaccine & continues. Size of goose egg

2.27.2021 – Day 11 post vaccine, received a steroid injection, opposite shoulder, and had uncontrollable chills & shaking, temp 94.7 oral. Finally resolved after 60 minutes & a lot of Benadryl. Had same injection many times before & never an issue.

3.14.2021 – Metalic taste

3.15.2021 – Loss of appetite, metalic taste

3.16.2021 – Anorexia (lost 6 lbs since Saturday), metalic taste

3.17.2021 – Anorexia continues, 8 pounds down, metalic taste

3.18.2021 – Anorexia, metalic taste

3.19.2021 – Loss of appetite continues

3.27.2021 – Still fatigued. No appetite. Metalic taste.

3.13.2022 – Enhanced sense of taste remained since vaccinated a year ago. Taste got WORSE after I had Covid. I never lost smell/taste. The reaction to both vaccines were severe enough that I didn't ever consider getting a booster. Did better getting Covid.

Cardiac flutter, Neuropathy peripheral and Burning sensation

1.12.2021 – Have had fluttery palpitations (heart) with increasing frequency since 2nd dose Sat am (started Saturday mid-day), but pulse regular/normal. May be unrelated, but this is definitely a new symptom for me.

8.4.2022 – Almost certainly pre-existed covid-19 and the vaccinations, but symptoms have worsened considerably in past 8 weeks leading to official.diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy (burning sensation and slightly decreased sensory acuity of bilateral forefeet)

Sensation of foreign body, Vision blurred and Abdominal pain upper

3.3.2021 – I felt like I had a hairball in my throat once I got into the county I live in

3.5.2021 – When will this headache go away?

3.8.2021 – With the headacheI had on Saturday , I had blurry vision. Today, it is much better

3.17.2021 – I started to have some stomach pains and some chest pain like heartburn. No diarrhea.

3.24.2021 – I have had loose stools and diarrhea in the mornings.

3.31.2021 – Coughing and itchy

4.14.2021 – Nausea in the morning. TODAY WAS BETTER.

6.2.2021 – Headache is back and I have been more tired lately.

Injection site movement impairment, Swelling and Erythema

4.7.2021 – The rash was very mild starting 30 minutes after injection but not bad. No rash today but slight itching continued thru day

4.22.2021 – On Sunday April 18 was a little itchy again. Monday April 19 my upper arm on the side of injection was lame. I feel like my lymph nodes might be a little enlarged at times. No itching since that time and arm fine.

5.8.2021 – Swelling and redness around vaccine site much improved today

11.2.2021 – Acute sinus infection

5.6.2022 – Spiked fever for 7 days, very tired, diarrhea for 7 days, headache some days, no energy Visit to my primary care doctor