Their Stories

Sinus congestion, Injection site pain and Chills

1.15.2021 – Sore deltoid, and middle finger joint of same arm that received injection. Mild level of discomfort.

1.29.2021 – Had 48 hours of runny nose and mild chills as if feverish but temp. Under 99f. Mild headache as well.

2.7.2021 – One swollen lymph node

2.8.2021 – One swollen lymph node in neck above L clavicle

2.12.2021 – Lymph node swelling near clavicle

2.26.2021 – Sinus congestion. Mild headache.

8.8.2021 – Recurrent lymph nodes swelling. Around arm pit and breast. Negative ultrasounds and 3D. Mammogram exams. Diagnostic routine mammography

Heavy menstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Lymph node pain

4.14.2021 – I experienced a very heavy flow in my menstrual period. This was unexpected, as nobody had explained that it could be a side effect. But I spoke to my doctor and she said that more women are reporting this now.

4.26.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on neck

5.3.2021 – I received my 2nd dose in my left arm (as with first) and the lymph nodes on the left side of my throat, right beneath my jaw, were severely and painfully swollen for almost once whole week. Now the pain and swelling has gone down a fair bit.

5.12.2021 – My cycle dragged on for 33 days before my period finally came. That is very unusual for me, I cant say that it has ever happened before.

Urticaria, Ear pain and Decreased appetite

2.26.2021 – Lack of appetite until 2pm and I had force myself to eat.

2.27.2021 – Slight right ear ache

2.28.2021 – The ache in my right ear bothered in the middle of the night so I took a Tylenol and it went away.

3.1.2021 – All ear aches are gone. My appetite is back

3.11.2021 – I started getting hives every day from my buttocks down to my legs for the last 4 days all of a sudden . I also got hives about 10 days after the first vaccine .

4.10.2021 – The hives have continued : they occur now daily and located in new areas. They used to be on my belly , thighs , hips and buttock areas. Now they appear mainly in my thighs and legs. They last 30 minutes to an hour and disappear until the next day.

5.29.2021 – I still get rashes but at a reduced frequency. Used to be at least once daily, then every other day, now maybe once or twice a week. last week, it was twice a week. The rash used to last an hour or more. Now in small new areas for less than 1/2 hr.

8.26.2021 – My hives continue but only every three weeks .

Rosacea, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Diverticulitis

2.27.2021 – Rosacea within 10 minutes of injection

2.28.2021 – Very little appetite

3.2.2021 – Dizziness and tired, lack of apprtite

3.3.2021 – Periodic head congestion and dizziness

3.4.2021 – Burning eyes, lack of appetite, nasal congestion,

3.5.2021 – Burning eyes, gulf war vet that had experimental anthrax vaccine in early 90s.

3.21.2021 – Dizziness,pain under armpits,burning eyes feeling of dread

3.26.2021 – Bloating

3.27.2021 – Back pain,

4.17.2021 – Severe rosacea and nausea reoccurring. Had fever of 100.2 last night with rosacea.

4.24.2021 – I have continual rosacea and my face gets super hot like its on fire. This started after the first Pfizer shot. This week I got diverticulitis so bad I could hardly walk. Im on antibiotics and rest. I havent had an attack over 10 years.

9.18.2021 – Abdominal pain, nausea burning pain from stmach to under right ribcage,gassy and bloated.

3.20.2022 – Exhaustion, chills, fever, headaches, congestion, nausea, dizziness, coughing.

Blood potassium decreased, Dysphagia and Pharyngeal swelling

2.16.2021 – Lips were tingling- plug up ears-hard to swallow

2.17.2021 – Plug up ears-sore throat

2.18.2021 – Sore throat-hard to swallow

2.19.2021 – Sore throat

2.20.2021 – Hard to breath Sore and weak throat

2.21.2021 – Swelling of throat cant swallow high blood pressure went to urgent care will follow up with doctor

3.11.2021 – Allergic reaction still with side effects

3.16.2021 – Throat restrictions difficulty swallowing

4.1.2021 – Still allergic reaction to the vaccine

5.20.2021 – Low potassium and blood pressure off

8.19.2021 – Having anxiety. Dont really know why. Never had it before.

Diabetic ketoacidosis, Blood glucose decreased and Painful respiration

3.18.2021 – I have type 1 Diabetes and my blood sugars seemed to run low for a few days. I am taking care of it. I believe all Type 1 Diabetics should be vaccinated due to our compromised immune systems.

12.22.2021 – Cold, DKA, severe dehydration. Yucky feeling.

5.15.2022 – I have been coughing. My husband is a teacher and he was sent home last Thursday as he tested Positive. I am being as careful as I can be.

5.22.2022 – Coughing, runny nose, difficulty breathing, asthmatic difficulties. Throat ache. Tired and weak- Much pain.

5.29.2022 – It hurts to breathe. The coughing does not stop. My Asthma, T1D, & NF1 are making it worse. Sleeping would help me greatly. -SIGH

Vitreous detachment, Eye inflammation and Cheilitis

6.30.2021 – Extreme tiredness Primary care physician

9.29.2021 – Systemic inflammation, especially joints, eyes, lips PCP and specialists in-office

2.3.2022 – Having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) , I had stopped methotrexate (MTX) for 2 weeks after getting 3rd Pfizer shot. Joint pain has increased, but possibly from suspension of MTX and coincident decrease in prednisone dosage. Restarted wkly MTX 4 days ago.

2.17.2022 – RA symptoms increasing; energy decreasing.

Shoulder arthroplasty, Pneumonia and Bronchitis

1.21.2021 – Congestion

3.16.2021 – Bronchitis / acute pneumonia. Diagnosed March 10, 21 This was 2 nd visit. First antibiotic didnt work. (b)(6) Hospital urgent care

3.25.2021 – Still have bronchitis with white calluses or puss pockets. Now on steroids since antibiotics ended. Have been referred to an ENT doctor . I was given a quick covid test which was negative. Also waiting in throat culture to come back. always tired. (b)(6) Urgent care ...part of the hospital here.

8.17.2021 – Shoulder replacement

Hemoglobin increased, Rash papular and Rash macular

1.18.2021 – Lightheadedness

2.1.2021 – Oval shaped rash that is irxhy sometime at vaccination site

2.20.2021 – Few sharp pains in head last night. Last two days very fatiqued, spwnt most of Feb 18th in bed with fever and chills

2.21.2021 – Eyes have been very sensitive to bright light.

8.18.2021 – Itchy slightly raised Rash on right leg feom ankle to knwe, then several days later same radh on left leg. Then same thing happened to my hus and. Could have been bug bites, or not....

6.6.2022 – Broken blood vessel splotches on leg and pain i. Ankle and tail bone

Adnexa uteri pain, Premenstrual syndrome and Injection site discomfort

6.15.2021 – The muscle I had the injection in has been an annoying type of pain and it has spread to under my arm and my neck and shoulder. It's not a stabbing pain but it does bother me when I move.

6.23.2021 – The cramping at the injection site has moved up to the muscle in my shoulder to my neck. My arthritis is worse than usual also.

6.30.2021 – I'm still very fatigued even after I sleep.

7.14.2021 – I have an acute muscle spasm in the side of my neck . It's the same side as my last Covid vaccine. I'm not blaming my vaccination for this problem but I have been to the ER and my physician and yesterday I had x-rays done

7.21.2021 – I had a muscle spasm for over a week on the same side as my injection site And I was seen by my doctor

9.10.2021 – I no longer mentruate and this month when my roommate had hers my ovaries were killing me. I do still have PMS on occasion but nothing like this.

6.9.2022 – Vomiting headaches ,sciatic, muscle spasms

Odynophagia, Painful respiration and Dysphagia

3.11.2021 – No

3.19.2021 – No thank u

3.31.2021 – Feel fine

4.1.2021 – It was last night that I had pain in the injection arm,It is still a lil sore today..

4.7.2021 – Extremely tired The since March 31 the day I recd 2nd vacci

4.14.2021 – Sore throat, trouble swallowing, cant eat hard food..Painful to swallow while eating and breathing This has been happening for the last week or so.Didnt think it was corrected to the vaccine, but I was told to mention it in these checking.

4.28.2021 – So tired he cant get out of bed.

Arthropathy, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Blepharospasm

2.5.2021 – Throat/ sinus

2.10.2021 – Extreme eye twitch

2.11.2021 – Eye twitch

2.27.2021 – Itchiness, hot face

3.3.2021 – Itchy all over

3.12.2021 – Just a minor note that after each shot I noticed an odd eye twitch that I had never experienced before. It resolved.

3.19.2021 – Wrist, hand and elbow problems Dr office visit

3.26.2021 – Tennis elbow

4.2.2021 – Arm discomfort maybe tennis elbow

11.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under my arms mostly yesterday- less today

11.2.2021 – Underarm discomfort possibly still lymph node swelling

11.3.2021 – Mild tenderness under arms

11.4.2021 – Mild underarm tenderness

11.7.2021 – Tenderness at injection site, tenderness under right arm, some lymph node swelling in neck

12.10.2021 – Today I feel some swollen glands in my throat

5.12.2022 – Rash

7.23.2022 – Uti Office visit

Mental fatigue, Lymphadenitis and Flank pain

3.24.2021 – Continued tenderness near injection sight on movement, mental fatigue, physical fatigue

4.1.2021 – Right flank pain; right subclavian lymph node visibly inflamed

4.4.2021 – Visibly inflamed and tender lymph nodes

4.6.2021 – Inflamed lymph nodes

4.28.2021 – Still have inflamed subclavian lymph & under armpit lymph nodes on same side as injection. Causes shoulder & side of neck pain & shoulder/arm easily fatigued

5.7.2021 – Subclavian lymph node on injection side is still inflamed, tender to touch, and causing headaches and pain in same side shoulder radiating down arm. PCM shrugs and says it must still be a side effect.

5.12.2021 – Injection side subclavian lymph node remains inflamed causing same side arm weakness, shoulder pain, and migraines.

3.31.2022 – Continued swelling of lymph nodes since 24hrs after second shot. Some pain associated with the swelling. Physical exam, x-ray, CT w/contrast

Oral discomfort, Lip swelling and Burning sensation

2.2.2021 – No

2.5.2021 – Fogot to mention on day 1 after injection: burning sensation & swelling at lower right lip similar to a herpes simplex reaction that came up 1 day after injection & continues to be an issue today (2/5/2021)

2.6.2021 – As reported yesterday & continues today, I have a burning sensation & swelling at lower right lip similar to a herpes simplex reaction that came up 1 day after injection & continues to be an issue today (2/6/2021). The swelling & puffiness of the area has not decreased nor dimished.

2.7.2021 – As reported previously, burning & sensation at lower right lip similar to a herpes simplex reaction that came up 1 day after injection& continues to be an issue today 2/7/2021 except te swelling & puffiness of the area has decreased & dimished but has not gone away.

4.17.2021 – Minor sore throat for the past few weeks.

Furuncle, Staphylococcal infection and Localized infection

3.15.2021 – Trouble dalling asleep and staying asleep

3.16.2021 – Issues falling asleep and staying asleep

4.16.2021 – Had a virus with bad cough, sinus issues and a couple days of low fever. Tested negative for covid and influenza

6.1.2021 – Swollen knee and cramoing legs

7.18.2021 – MRSA infection on finger.

12.3.2021 – Skin boil

1.23.2022 – Flu/cold since xmas day. Covid tests negative. Finally waining except excess mucus and cough.

6.26.2022 – Run down, sore throat, headache for over a week. No fever. Negative test x2.

8.14.2022 – Sinus infection and cough

11.15.2022 – Possitive for Covid in September after a cruise. Possibly may have affect asthma issues which have increased since then. Not sure though what is causing it. Bad virus in July/August with cough and flu like symtoms. Covid negative with that virus.

Diabetes mellitus, Hypersomnia and Insomnia

2.18.2021 – Nausea only when I eat or swallow medications The headache is dull, more brain fog than pain..

4.19.2021 – Slightly elevated temperature about 1 degree higher than what is normal for me but still less than 100F

6.7.2021 – Pronounced need for 8-10 hours of sleep versus previous 6-8 hours per night.

9.6.2021 – Fatigue most of the time. Loss of sleep. Type 2 Diabetes medications becoming less effective. Same doctor as regular 6 month visits.

Food intolerance, Musculoskeletal disorder and Vaginal hemorrhage

5.8.2021 – After my first shot I started my period early and was heavy period more then normal

5.9.2021 – Started my period 5 days early this time it definitely effects menstrual cycle

5.25.2021 – I spotted 4 days before period and 5 days after I never ever do this!

6.8.2021 – Spotting 5 days before period again never in my life have I done this until I got my first shot.. plus started early each time.

12.28.2021 – Yes pain in armpit down to my elbow like fire! When I move my arm or put pressure on my elbow when it happens it's a ten on pain

1.3.2022 – Had horrible nerve pain from armpit to elbow for two weeks I couldn't use my arm! It was awful

1.10.2022 – Same nerve pain in shoulder down to elbow

6.20.2022 – Constant stomach issues intolerance to most foods.. still have a odd feeling in my shit arm from armpit to elbow like a tight string feeling when I move it.. my periods are still crazy heavy to

Tongue discomfort, Oral discomfort and Viral infection

2.1.2021 – Mild pain at injection site which is dissipating daily

2.2.2021 – Sore throat

2.5.2021 – May be from bad food.

2.12.2021 – Left arm near injection all the way to elbow, bright red and very hot to the touch. About 6 in diameter. Arm muscle sore. Periodic fatigue. Dr. prescribed prescription anti-histamine 02/09/21. Improving. Dr. re-eval. 2/19 for 2nd vaccine 2/26

2.26.2021 – Food tastes weird. Mouth, lips, tongue feel weird.

2.27.2021 – Really sore arm.

3.2.2021 – Intestinal flu like symptoms slowly improving

11.22.2021 – No

4.19.2022 – Overall yucky. Sore arm at sight of shot.

7.19.2022 – Congestion. Sore throat, headache, intestinal upset, some fatigue. No fever.

10.9.2022 – Short of breath

10.10.2022 – Tightness in chest. Positive PCR. EKG.

10.11.2022 – Tested positive pcr 10/9/22. Retested 10/10/22 pcr negative, 10/11 rapid negative

Nervousness, Amnesia and Abdominal distension

2.13.2021 – Eye pain

3.5.2021 – Pain in the back of my eyes.

3.12.2021 – Severe headaches and severe pain in the back muscles. Strong pain in the back of the eyes. Numbness in the hands and a lot of weakness especially at night.

5.7.2021 – Inflammation of the abdomen, feeling of fullness without having eaten food or having ingested a minimal portion of food, vomiting, numbness in the arms and dizziness, weakness in the body and twice my brain goes numb and sometimes my memory goes away

8.6.2021 – Muscular pain, pressure in my stomach that cause me sometimes dificulty to breath and nervs.

Nightmare, Bone pain and Poor quality sleep

5.6.2021 – Musculoskeletal pain in the back, breastbone, hips, thighs, neck

5.12.2021 – Not sure if this is worth reporting, but I have been having frequent nightmares in the week since getting my second dose, and not sleeping as well as normally, despite only feeling significant negative side effects for the first 36 hours or so after.

11.29.2021 – Increased under arm pain today. Forgot to report brain fog yesterday (gone today).

11.30.2021 – Still moderate left underarm pain with mild swelling.

12.22.2022 – Bad cold

Localized edema, Joint swelling and Edema peripheral

2.24.2021 – Severe muscle cramps in legs

2.25.2021 – Kind of a split second dizziness every now and then

2.26.2021 – Dizzy

9.29.2021 – I had fever, chills, muscle cramps and spasms, and radiating pain from injection site the first 60 hours (I didn't get a check in request yet though))

9.30.2021 – Moderate swelling in armpit lymph node, chest, and neck

10.1.2021 – Swelling under arm and chest

10.9.2021 – Muscle pain in chest and shoulder and neck near injection.

10.16.2021 – Still having sore muscles from the area of my chest and shoulder that was swollen after shot.

9.14.2022 – Dizzy, sweating profusely

Back pain, Chills and Pyrexia

3.25.2021 – I injured my back on Saturday and have had extremel sciatic pain. I started a steroid pack and was advised to wait until getting my second dose. My doctor

4.1.2021 – I hurt my back and was on a steroid pack...the reason for the delay on the second shot. The steroids are wearing off, so the back pain has returned. No symptoms related to COVID My doctor

5.29.2021 – I had a slight cough, fever and chills, headache and extreme fatigue for 6 days

Injection site discomfort, Body temperature increased and Injection site bruising

1.23.2021 – Bruise at site of injection may explain the slight discomfort. Bruise not there prior to injection.

1.25.2021 – Bruise at injection site. (Mild)

1.27.2021 – Still have a bruise at the injection site, but no discomfort.

2.26.2021 – Some fatigue and intestinal upset. Feeling better as week progressed. Stomach issue has resolved. Minor fatigue remains but does not need interfere with daily routines.

10.20.2021 – Stomach upset and nausea past three days. Fever of 99.7 early on has passed. Feel as if I am over the hump.

Anal hemorrhage, Abnormal feces and Salivary hypersecretion

4.10.2021 – Bloody anus after a regular poop. No diarrhea. Fully formed, but small. Only once so far.

4.11.2021 – Last night I started to experience tics with my mouth where I was constantly swallowing saliva and when I did my teeth would roll over my bottom lip almost like biting my lip. It lasted for a couple hours and was fine by morning. But when I went to take a nap today it briefly started again. So far I've mainly noticed it when lying down.

Brain stem stroke, Cerebrovascular accident and Asthma

3.24.2021 – Light headed

10.6.2021 – Swollen Lymph node under left arm and is a little painful - started 10/5/21 in the evening.

10.7.2021 – Swollen lymph node is still slightly sore and swelling went down a bit.

10.8.2021 – Slight pain under left arm, lymph node slightly swollen still.

4.4.2022 – I suffered a small pons stroke on 1/31/2022. Was in hospital for 4 days due to small pin stroke.

7.16.2022 – On 7/6/22 I tested positive for Covid 19. My Dr gave me Paxlovid because of being high risk with asthma and having a stroke on 1/31/22. The Covid exasperated my asthma and bronchial tubes for which I am still under my Drs care right now.

Photophobia, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Laryngitis

3.14.2021 – Earache (prob not vaccine related)

4.8.2021 – Heartburn and brain fog

4.9.2021 – Depressed (probably not b/c the vaccine)

7.7.2021 – I had a cold a few weeks ago that caused sore throat and sniffles, went away after a few days with DayQuil to treat symptoms

10.6.2021 – Strep throat, colds that were negative for covid

12.18.2021 – Dizziness

12.20.2021 – Sore throat

12.21.2021 – Sensitivity to light/ migraine headache

12.22.2021 – Sore throat and nasal drainage

12.23.2021 – Sore throat and cough and runny nose

12.30.2021 – Stomach flu, sore throat, cough

1.20.2022 – Cough, laryngitis

Metamorphopsia, Restlessness and Injection site induration

2.17.2021 – Both migraine and moderate pain at base of skull similar to when my I had a spinal tap and when my IIH was worse, Firmness in arm surrounding injection site,

2.18.2021 – Stiff and soreness neck and shoulders similar to when Intacranial pressure was elevated.

5.18.2021 – Dizziness, gait/balance disturbance, ringing in ears, head neck shoulders and back pain, swelling in hands and feet that comes and goes, vision distortions, trouble sleeping legs cramp and restless at night, diarrhea that comes and goes. Appt with PCP and NeuroOpthalmologist

Pain of skin, Myalgia and Injection site pain

9.13.2021 – I have one area on my right cheek and one area on my right upper torso that the skin is painful to touch. Not sure if it has anything to do with the vaccine but it started two days after I got my third dose head still hurts a few days later

4.10.2022 – The soreness in my arm is up higher towards the top of my shoulder. The last three vaccine injection sights were lower on my shoulder and did not hurt this long afterward.

4.13.2022 – It's not the skin that hurts at the injection sight it's the muscles in my shoulder. The vaccine burned when I was injected I was told that's normal but I feel it was not.

Dental discomfort, Nerve injury and Tooth disorder

2.13.2021 – Nerves in Teeth hurt. Right side

2.15.2021 – Mild Twinges in right temple and upper jaw

2.16.2021 – Very slight twinges right upper teeth

2.17.2021 – Mild Upper & lower teeth pain and temple twinge right side

2.18.2021 – Moderate pain like toothache around upper & lower right jaw. Heat and cold sensitive

3.14.2021 – Roaming tooth ache and nerve sensitivity upper and lower jaw mostly right side

3.15.2021 – Right teeth/jaw ache. Temple pain

4.3.2021 – Mild Nasal change congestion

6.10.2021 – Hives. Random welts. Continuing nerve sensitivity in right molar Phone calls

Skin irritation, Skin discoloration and Musculoskeletal discomfort

4.17.2021 – The swelling around the injection site covers a large area. 10 cm diameter approximately.

4.18.2021 – At night itching, discomfort on my neck all around. In the morning my neck and area around was swelling. Swelling area white and around redness. Started skin irritation on other areas as well. I was scared specially when I saw my neck area. Doctor told me is required antisthaminic. As long as I don't have swelling on my throat and no problem breathing is not severe allergic reaction but common symptoms.

4.19.2021 – The rash is almost gone after taking antisthaminic yesterday and today and doesn't bother me.