Their Stories

Lymph node palpable, Vomiting and Nausea

4.13.2021 – One time, random, out of nowhere episode of nausea then vomiting on Sunday 4/11/21.

9.17.2022 – Swollen lymph node on left side of neck near clavicle

9.18.2022 – Still have swollen lymph gland in left neck/clavicle area

9.19.2022 – Lymph node still swollen in left neck/clavicle area

9.20.2022 – Still have swollen lymph node in left neck/clavicle area. Seems smaller than previous days, but still very palpable

9.21.2022 – Still palpable lymph node in left neck/clavicle area but smaller than yesterday

9.22.2022 – Left neck/clavicle lymph node still palpable, but smaller than yesterday

9.23.2022 – Swollen lymph node still palpable in left neck/clavicle area - about same size as yesterday

10.14.2022 – Enlarged lymph node in left neck (same side as injection) still present. Had CT scan with results stating : finding concerning for malignancy until proven otherwise.

Gastroenteritis, Tendonitis and Lower respiratory tract infection

8.25.2021 – Achilles Tendinitis

12.1.2021 – Chest cold, wet caugh, no fever, no chills, no aches/pains

12.8.2021 – Cold symptoms, wet caugh, sneezing, runny nose, post nasal drip, slight sore throat. Chest congestion.

4.27.2022 – Gastroenteritis 20-24 April .

6.15.2022 – I had significant side effects for the first 24-48 hours. Chills, head ache, muscle aches joint pain, fever, site/arm pain. This was not the case for vaccines 1-3. Those effect were mild and 24 hours

7.15.2022 – Tested positive for COVID19 on 14 June 2022, at 8:20pm.

10.25.2022 – No others, but I shoukd note that I did experience several effects in the 24-48 hours following my recent booster. I was "fine" at the time of this update but your reporting system doesn't ask for effects immediately after the vax.

Pharyngeal operation, Muscle disorder and Peripheral swelling

3.5.2021 – My arm has a swelling in it. Not painful

3.19.2021 – Muscle spasms

6.15.2021 – I have had issues that Have affected me for about six weeks. I have gone to an ENT to tell me he has seen several of these on people that have had the Covid vaccine. I have also been referred to a pulmonologist due to coughing issues

9.14.2021 – I have been sick for going on for months and under a doctors care. Ive had throat surgery. I would not encourage anybody to take this vaccine

3.18.2022 – Muscle issues in arm

Carditis, Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and Kidney infection

2.12.2021 – Severe headache today. Sinus congestion.

3.30.2021 – Trouble sleeping

8.31.2021 – Im having to use my inhaler more. Think its due to the season/ humidity & wearing a mask. My liver & kidney enz were a little out of range but I was cleared until my next 6mnth checkup at Baylor St. Lukes transplant. When do I get a covid bo

11.12.2021 – Stomach cramps & diarrhea

11.26.2021 – Headache/Stomachache/chills

1.21.2022 – Sore muscles and back/neck

4.14.2022 – Nausea

5.12.2022 – Joint pain & headache

9.29.2022 – Covid

11.19.2022 – Sweats

11.20.2022 – Sore throat

11.24.2022 – Sore throat & cough

12.1.2022 – Shortness of breath. Fever. Night sweats.

12.15.2022 – Chills at night

12.29.2022 – Pulse rate has increased and occasionally fever and trouble breathing I have had home health since I was hospitalized for issues with long covid in mid-Oct

Menstruation delayed, Swelling face and Injection site warmth

12.21.2020 – I don't believe my unwellness is related to the vaccine

1.9.2021 – Runny nose, puffy face, swollen glands

1.10.2021 – Runny nose

1.13.2021 – Under arm gland swelling

1.14.2021 – Gland swelling/sensitivity

1.22.2021 – Two day headache, swollen gland in armpits and throat, numbness and lack of feeling of the shoulder where shot was administered.

2.5.2021 – Bicep is still numb, had a time when I had a warm shot of energy from my injection sight, injection sight and shoulder extremely itchy. Under arm glands swell daily and are sensitive

1.9.2022 – my period was altered and I Doctored for it. I was wondering about this since I received my booster and I am late. This being in the news is less concerning now Gynecologist

Humerus fracture, Shoulder fracture and Stent placement

2.4.2021 – Large kidney stones had to have a surgically placed stent and will have surgery on Feb 17 to blast the kidney stones. I have a swollen lymph node behind my left ear - no problem, the MD thinks from inflammation of magnet site of cochlear

2.8.2021 – swollen lymph node behind left ear

2.9.2021 – Swollen lymph gland behind left ear Had my ENT check the lump because it is on side of my cochlear implant

2.14.2021 – Swollen lymph node

3.8.2021 – Unrelated to Covid. UTI that did not respond to the original antibiotic. It is now under control.

4.23.2022 – I have psoriasis and excema and arthritis

10.9.2022 – Broken shoulder (humerus) requiring surgery for n Wednesday

Menstruation delayed, Nasal congestion and Nausea

1.14.2021 – Nasal congestion

1.18.2021 – My period was supposed to come the day after I got vaccine. My cycle is regular. But for some reason it hasnt come. Im my not sure if the vaccine is to blame. Im not sexually active.

1.19.2021 – My period was scheduled to come the day after the vaccine shot. Its been a week and it still hasnt come. My cycle is very predictable and Im not sexually active. Im wondering if the vaccine had anything to do with this

1.22.2021 – Period was scheduled a day after vaccination and it still hasnt come. My periods come right on schedule and I am not sexually active

5.14.2021 – I was feeling queasy every day for a few weeks. These episodes would last a few minutes then dissipate. As of recent, I have not experienced that symptom at all.

Viral infection, Somnolence and Influenza like illness

2.4.2021 – Fatigue

5.14.2021 – Sometimes have unexpected bouts of extreme fatigue to where I need to take a nap for an hour or two. I dont remember having this prior to vaccine. Unsure if this is related but seems like more than coincidence. Totally fine otherwise.

10.11.2021 – After each of the 3 vaccinations have had random bouts of fatigue that come on suddenly and last for a few hours. Sleep helps. The bouts of fatigue become less and less as time goes on. Nonexistent by time of 3rd shot. Began again after 3rd shot.

12.27.2021 – Had a severe sinus infection requiring antibiotics

3.28.2022 – Have what appears to be just a cold, starting today.

4.15.2022 – Had 2nd booster 8 days ago. Within 24 hrs had headache, fatigue, chills. Headache/chills gone w/in 12 hours. Fatigue was moderate and has lasted all the way to today, getting less each day. Fatigue severity and duration similar to first COVID vaccine

4.22.2022 – Prob influenza x 6 days post 4/14/22 contact w family w same symp. Same family fully recovered from COVID contracted 2/2022. Neg home Covid tests this time, all involved. My last flu vax approx 10/2022. Currently recovering w/o complications.

5.6.2022 – Fever, sore throat, cough, nausea, loss of appetite

9.15.2022 – Moderate Headaches, chills, body aches, nausea first 24 hrs after vax. Severe fatigue within 24 hours lasting 3 days; now still with mild fatigue

10.14.2022 – Caught a cold

10.21.2022 – Still getting over a virus.

Lymphedema, Pollakiuria and Contusion

1.24.2021 – Bruising

1.25.2021 – Extreme fatigue and frequent urination

2.4.2021 – I had some nausea and a large ridge patch on my left arm below the initial vaccination site

2.26.2021 – Stopped up ears..Mild congestion

2.27.2021 – Itching of skin, Mild congestion

2.28.2021 – Have had some swelling in my left leg ever since my first Covid not sure if it's related

3.3.2021 – Left leg swelling continues

3.11.2021 – Headache insomnia

4.8.2021 – Anxiety

5.27.2021 – Lymphedema in legs Pt therapist in clinic

8.26.2021 – UTI in progress and fatigue from radiation treatment for my cancer tumor in my stomac.

Emotional distress, Depression and Constipation

1.22.2021 – Overall feeling of distress

1.23.2021 – Overall tiredness. Constipation which is unusual

2.21.2021 – Complete fatigue inability to perform Simple tasks Complete fatigue

2.22.2021 – Constipation

2.25.2021 – Feelings of deptession

2.27.2021 – Loose stools

3.6.2021 – Today light headed almost faint completely new to my normal. Have there been reports of Covid after vaccine? Called walk in center locally. Advised returning to original provider of vaccine

3.13.2021 – Feeling faint. Dizzy. Blurred vision. Visited ER at (b)(6) Followed up with primary care physician. Would appreciate a phone call to discuss continued side effects. (b)(6)

2.20.2022 – Developed shingles

Head discomfort and Feeling cold

1.6.2021 – I feel like I have a hat on my head all the time. And a little pressure.

1.13.2021 – Feel like I have a hat on my head

1.15.2021 – I feel like I have a hat on my head

1.18.2021 – Feel like I have a hat on my head.

1.25.2021 – Still feel like I have a hat on my head

2.1.2021 – Still feel like I have a hat on my head. It has not gone away.

2.8.2021 – Still feel like I have hat on my head.

2.15.2021 – Still have the sensation of having a hat on my head.

2.22.2021 – Still feel like I have a hat on my head all the time.

4.12.2021 – Still feel like I have a hat on my head, but you'll don't care about that.

4.20.2022 – Never listen so why tell you

4.21.2022 – Why tell you no one calls or cares

4.22.2022 – Don't matter you don't care

4.23.2022 – Don't matter you don't want to hear it

4.25.2022 – Why ask you don't care

Mood swings, Hyposmia and Injected limb mobility decreased

1.26.2021 – Diarrhea yesterday

1.27.2021 – Fatigue not as bad as yesterday

2.8.2021 – Soreness in muscle of injected arm causing moderate to severe discomfort

2.16.2021 – Slight headache yesterday

2.18.2021 – Lymph node in arm pit of injected arm last been hurting since yesterday. Very uncomfortable. Hard to lift arm. Had hard time falling asleep last night. Got back pains last night too

2.19.2021 – Nodes under arm pit still painful

2.20.2021 – Confused at times. Mood swing

3.1.2021 – Realized my sense of smell was affected

3.22.2021 – Fatigue for last three days

2.15.2022 – Pain in arm where shits were administered

Kidney infection and Pyrexia

1.17.2021 – Went to laboratory to check and make sure its not a kidney infection but have to drop off the sample tomorrow. Talk to Dr. on call

1.19.2021 – The symptoms that started the day after my vaccine intertwine with a kidney infection. Can there be a link? Probably not

2.11.2021 – This started less than 2 hours after the vaccine injection!

2.12.2021 – Fever 101, but it's only 3PM and often goes up in the evening. I would like to be contacted by the CDC re kidney infection following vaccine. I know two other people who've had this.

Pneumonia aspiration, Pleural effusion and Cholecystectomy

4.29.2021 – I just have zero energy!

5.26.2021 – Sore throat, worst headache of my life and Ive suffered through many migraines in my life. GI issues pain at bottom of my rib cage (if I didnt have my gallbladder removed already, I wouldve thought it was that). Diarrhea.

7.28.2021 – Extreme lethargyHeadaches Syncope GI upset

10.27.2021 – Shortness of breath and cough without exertion. Chest X-ray, PFT's, and hi def CT of lungs

4.28.2022 – Sciatica (twice). Low O2 sat when sleeping Spine Clinic

Secretion discharge, Joint swelling and Sinus disorder

4.30.2021 – Very fatigued and some lack if appetite just an under weather feeling.

5.7.2021 – My sinuses are out of control Im congested in my nose and head and have a lingering headache.

5.14.2021 – Nausea, fatigue, congestion, headaches, cough, slight shortness of breath than normal

5.21.2021 – Sometimes extreme fatigueNauseaDiarrhea

5.28.2021 – Some body aches especially in my right knee

7.20.2021 – Constantly feeling like Im catching a cold have nasal congestion, mucus, slight headache and fatigue.

10.15.2021 – Hand and wrist swelling and pain Dizziness when urinating Fatigue

Arthritis, Peripheral swelling and Erythema

3.17.2021 – One week after the shot my are became very swollen, purplish red and itchy. The pain in my arm/underarm was so bad that it prompted me to see an urgent care doctor. She informed me I had Moderna arm, predicted it would go away in 5 days, & it did.

3.25.2021 – My arm at the vaccine site is still slightly swollen and discolored, and the underarm is still sore.

4.8.2021 – Persistent pain and swelling of under arm area and new stiffness or shoulder and knee joints.

4.16.2021 – Headache, nausea, intestinal upset.

9.2.2021 – Joint pain and inflammation, fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling in feet.

Rectal hemorrhage, Respiratory tract infection viral and Cognitive disorder

1.16.2021 – Very slight lightheadedness and sensation in throat.

1.17.2021 – My limbs feel very stiff & heavy.

2.16.2021 – scratchy throat, slight nasal congestion

2.17.2021 – Scratchy throat & nasal congestion

2.18.2021 – significant nasal congestion

2.20.2021 – scratchy throat, nasal congestion, dizziness, heart racing, gum sensitivity

3.8.2021 – Headache, nasal congestion

3.29.2021 – Anxiety, nausea, bruising, shaking, diarrhea.

5.17.2021 – new and reoccurring pain in my wrist/thumb; new and reoccurring rectal bleeding

8.29.2021 – Numbness & tingling in arms & hands

8.30.2021 – Numbness & tingling of hands & arms

8.31.2021 – Anxiety

9.3.2021 – Numbness in arms & legs

9.12.2021 – HeadacheDiarrhea

9.17.2021 – Respiratory virus - nasal congestion, runny nose, scratchy throat, mild cough, headache

9.26.2021 – Headaches

10.1.2021 – Ear redness & hot to the touch

2.27.2022 – Headaches, dizziness

2.27.2022 – Headaches, dizziness, cognitive function inconsistencies

Crohn's disease, Gastroenteritis viral and Arthritis

3.10.2021 – Pain is arthritis

3.11.2021 – Pain and aches due to arthritis

3.12.2021 – Still arthritis

3.13.2021 – Same as before due to arthritis and Crohns disease

3.15.2021 – Due to arthritis

3.16.2021 – Arthritis and allergy

3.17.2021 – Feels like I have a stomach bug

3.31.2021 – Arthritis and Crohns disease

4.1.2021 – Arthritis and Crohns disease. Tiredness may be from headache Sneezing/runny-stuffy nose

4.2.2021 – Arthritis and Crohns Disease

4.4.2021 – Arthritis and Crohns Disease.

4.6.2021 – Arthritis and Crohns disease

4.2.2022 – Increased pain and inflammation in hip/lower back areas

12.18.2022 – Hot areas in legs after Covid. ER visit to rule out blood clots

Increased bronchial secretion, Pharyngeal disorder and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

2.25.2021 – I have Eosinophilic Asthma and therefore I have increased nasal, pharyngeal and bronchial secretions. However, today, 24 hours post vaccine injection, I suffered acutely for 45 consistent minutes from excessive, tenacious mucous secretions with coughing.

2.26.2021 – Headache with moderate vertigo upon arising this AM. This is rare for me and thats why I mention it. After 3hoursI went back to bed, slept 4 hours and now the headache et vertigo are gone.

5.26.2021 – Vertigo after moving head left to right or up and down. This had a sudden onset and has lasted over a week. My internist has sent orders to a Physical Therapist to assess and treat as/if indicated.

7.18.2022 – Sudden onset, severe low back pain. Dx=CT negative. Mobility severely affected/altered. Currently in PT. Etiology undetermined. Follow up w my Internist w referral for PT.

Rhinitis, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

1.6.2021 – Lymphadenopathy (L) supraclavicular

1.21.2021 – Lymphadenopathy

5.1.2022 – Supraclavicular lymph node enlargement and pain

5.2.2022 – Supraclavicular lymph node swelling and pain

5.3.2022 – Supraclavicular and axillary lymph node enlargement and pain on side where vaccinated

5.4.2022 – Supraclavicular and axillary lymph node enlargement and pain

5.5.2022 – Supraclavicular and axillary enlargement and pain

5.28.2022 – Headaches, cough, rhinitis, malaise

10.29.2022 – Lymphadenopathy Supraclavicular side If vaccination

Rash vesicular, Feeling of body temperature change and Rash pruritic

3.1.2021 – Hot and then cold. Very mild

3.3.2021 – Nausea & heartburn middle of the night got in the way of sleep

3.6.2021 – Sweaty forehead

3.7.2021 – Ear pain

4.14.2021 – Stiff, aching neck. I mention this because my wife also has this pain and stiffness happening and we got our shots at the same time. Also lower back pain. No idea if related to the shot.

10.4.2021 – Swollen groin lymph node

10.6.2021 – Swollen R groin lymph node. Vaccine given in L deltoid. The lymph node isn't painful anymore and is smaller. Itchy rash on torso with tiny bumps. Mild. Saw my PCP and derm

10.7.2021 – Swollen R groin lymph node is improving.

5.15.2022 – Sore throat & ear. Nasal congestion. Tired.

10.22.2022 – Rash on my back. Tiny little bumps that have liquid/ooze.

Swelling face, Abdominal discomfort and Pruritus

4.15.2021 – None today. 1st day after shot had chills, slight headache and just not feeling well. Had to not have sound or noise around me or my speaking at all was a great desire. Just needed complete silence. Went to bed the 1st night after having gotten the shot the day before at 7:30 pm and sleep the entire night. It was not until the 3rd day Sunday I started to feel much better by mid day of that day. I also forgot to say that I felt like someone had punched me in my stomach.

4.23.2021 – Face, swelling and itching. I think though due to allergies.

Stent placement, Sensitivity to weather change and Myocardial infarction

2.6.2021 – Insomnia and chronic migraine almost certainly unrelated to the COVID vaccine

2.7.2021 – Chronic migraine due at least in part to insomnia almost certainly NOT an effect of the COVID-19 vaccine.

2.8.2021 – Insomnia and chronic migraine severe enough to spend the day in bed. Unusually but certainly not atypically severe and unlikely to have been related to the COVID-19 vaccination. More likely triggered by the sunny day.

2.9.2021 – Chronic migraine

2.10.2021 – Chronic migraine almost certainly unrelated to COVID-19 vaccine.

2.11.2021 – Continued chronic migraine almost certainly unrelated to COVID-19 vaccination. Spent day in bed.

2.19.2021 – Chronic migraine; 4 days in bed. This is somewhat abnormally bad for me; 1-2 days per week is more typical.

3.5.2021 – Arm pain immediately below the injection site, chest pain, acute indigestion, heart attack 35 minutes after receiving the second dose. 3 Stents inserted.

3.6.2021 – In hospital recovering from heart attack suffered half an hour after having received 2nd dose.

3.9.2021 – Migraine

4.9.2021 – Unexplained bruising with and without swelling on limbs. Cardiac rehab nurse

6.4.2021 – Pain lower back rib pain Physician physical office visit

Oral herpes, Pyrexia and Dizziness

12.29.2020 – I forgot to report that on day one of the vaccine I started to develop a herpes sore on my lip. I put Campho-Phenique on it and it disappeared completely which is pretty unusual :-) and I do not have it now. It went away the night of the vaccine

1.26.2021 – Dizzy in am. Fever last night

3.7.2021 – Just feeling really tired and a headache. I dont know if its Covid related. I did travel and Im waiting on a test result just in case.

Skin exfoliation, Swelling face and Erythema

2.16.2021 – Mild sore throat

3.1.2021 – Fever starting 2/23; swelling and peeling on face starting 2/24. Negative COVID tests on 2/23. Visited doctor on 2/25. He prescribed sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim for bacterial infection. Fever subsided by 2/27. Redness & swelling now almost gone.

3.15.2021 – Rash on my torso. It lasted 2-3 days, starting about March 9, and gradually went away.

3.30.2021 – Slight redness on left side of face

5.19.2022 – Slight feverish feeling

5.20.2022 – I have a cold. I've had two negative covid-19 tests.

5.21.2022 – Mild cold symptoms- nasal congestion

5.22.2022 – Nasal congestion

5.24.2022 – Slight nasal congestion

Cyst removal, Cyst and Infection

2.24.2021 – Asthma has gotten worse, but not related to vaccine. Related to running out of ics.

6.2.2021 – Cyst on my scalp became infected. Face swelled, did course if antibiotics, medrol dose pack and had cyst removed. Sense of smell returned after day or so on steroids. ENT, CT of sinuses and surgeon

9.1.2021 – Cyst on my head led to facial swelling, course of medrol and antibiotics. Also have no sense of smell and sinusitis. Doctor's office visits and outpatient surgery

Joint swelling, Hypersensitivity and Peripheral swelling

3.5.2021 – Very tired Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday w intermittent headaches. Feet swelled but unclear if related to vaccine

3.11.2021 – Insomnia, pain under the same arm that i was vaccinated in, likely lymph nodes

3.12.2021 – Pain in armpit of shot arm continued today

4.9.2021 – Sinus congestion likely allergy related versus vaccine related

4.14.2021 – Swelling in both ankles

10.2.2021 – General random itching day of vaccine

10.5.2021 – Had congestion and a very minor cough since vaccine day

12.30.2021 – Sob, congestion, fatigue

10.2.2022 – I have covid

Thyroid disorder, Neuralgia and Palpitations

2.22.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen under arm, palpitations

2.23.2021 – Swollen lymph node under injection arm.

2.24.2021 – Heavy chest, light headed

2.25.2021 – Tight chest

2.26.2021 – Light Heavy chest

3.19.2021 – Heavy chest, pounding heart, chest pain, arm pain. Pcp and cardiologist

5.23.2021 – Behind left knee throbbing vein. Thyroid levels unsteady. Up and down. Thyroid causing palpitations.

8.20.2021 – My thyroid continues to give me symptoms that dont align with the blood work. I have palpitations and chest tightness. This all started after I received the second dose.

2.21.2022 – Arm where shot was given is throbbing and has some nerve pain. Still experiencing thyroid issues and palpitations. Cardiologist and Endodontic

Myopericarditis, Mitral valve incompetence and Heart valve incompetence

9.15.2021 – Hospitalized with myocarditis Myocarditis after vaccinated

9.16.2021 – Im not sure how to report any of this. (b)(6) was hospitalized from 9/12-9/15 due to myocarditis caused from the 2nd vaccine on 9/9/21. He cant attend school. He is on strict rest until 12/15/21. No school. We have multiple appointments.

9.23.2021 – Intermittent chest pain

12.9.2021 – Myopericarditis caused from the COVID vaccine/ Chronic exhaustion/ leaking mitral valve

3.10.2022 – Diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome on 2/17/2022

9.9.2022 – Continued mitral valve regurgitation. Echo done 8/22/22. Low blood pressure. Continued high heart rate when sitting, standing, walking.

Eye pruritus, Joint swelling and Tremor

4.2.2021 – Shaking, but I don't know whether it's related.

4.3.2021 – Shaking

4.20.2021 – Painful shoulder muscle, swelling knees and legs. May be no connection to the shot. Primary Physician visit

5.11.2021 – Nearly constant headache. Had corticosteroid shots in both knees, twice, and my knees are beginning to swell and hurt already again. Any significance, or is this just coincidence?

7.2.2021 – Pain in shoulder, pain and swelling in knees, legs and feet continues. This afternoon I developed a headache, neck and shoulders ache, scratchy eyes, occasional cough, and think I may be coming down with something.

12.3.2022 – Sore throat, coughing headache, body aches, sneezing