Their Stories

Lymphedema, Vertigo positional and Gingival pain

3.13.2021 – Some stinging at injection site immediately after, then here and there. Some slight numbness (not sure if the right word to describe it) first at the back right side of my head, then on my face. Had some food and that went away.

3.14.2021 – I have lipedema and secondary Lymphedema and noticed my lymph nodes where swollen in the middle of the night, I did some self manual lymphatic drainage and it helped.

3.17.2021 – Right knee feels tight, but not sure related to vaccine.

4.3.2021 – Cramp in my right calf but think from a hard bike ride yesterday

4.10.2021 – Dizzy

4.24.2021 – Been dizzy, not sure if sinus issue or side effect or combination of both. If i bend over I get vertigo type feelings. Taking Sudafed is helping. One night the gums (upper and lower) in just the left side hurt.

5.8.2021 – Constipation, and jaw pain. I never get constipated so this has been challenging, but seems to be on the mend. Jaw pain also better today.

Lymphadenopathy

4.28.2021 – Lymph node on collar bone swelled up on the same side of body as vaccination site

4.29.2021 – Lymph node swelling at collarbone on same side as injection site

4.30.2021 – Swelling of lymph node on collar bone same side as injection site

5.1.2021 – Lymph node swelling on same side as injection site at collarbone

5.3.2021 – Swelling of lymph node on collarbone same side as injection site

5.18.2021 – Lymph node swelling above collarbone same side as injection site

5.19.2021 – Lymph node swelling at collarbone same side as injection site

5.22.2021 – Swelling of lymph node on collarbone on same side as injection site

5.23.2021 – Slight swelling of lymph node on collarbone same side as injection site

Injection site nodule, Injection site mass and Injection site swelling

4.7.2021 – Golf ball sized knot at injection site, red and swollen.

4.17.2021 – Just feeling run down this week. It could be just allergies since pollen is crazy high in Georgia.

5.6.2021 – Deactivation of my Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 4 new places have come up after 2 years of no symptoms.

5.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes and lump at injection site still there and sore. Hidradenitis suppurativa back after years of remission. Regular doctors appointment, dermatologist appointment

4.5.2022 – I got Covid that turned into Long Covid. Oxygenation, SOB, lung pain and inflammation.

Polymenorrhea, Body temperature decreased and Body temperature increased

6.9.2021 – Every couple of days I get the chills on and off, and I am very tired all day. It feels like I have the beginning signs of the flu. My monthly cycle is MUCH different also. Extremely light when it never has been, and lasts 3 days when it did last 6-7

6.15.2021 – Tired all the time. I was diagnosed with T1D in '93, my A1C has not been above 6.0 in over 10 years. Since about 1 week after the 2nd vaccine, my glucose readings have been WAY off. I've had to almost double my basal.

8.22.2021 – Over the past 3 days (including today) I have felt extremely fatigued and I have felt like I have a fever. However, I've checked my temperature multiple times a day with four different thermometers. The highest-99.8 with the lowest-97.1

Pharyngeal paresthesia, Angiedema and Edema

2.7.2021 – Rash, itching from head to waist 2 hours after 2nd dose which resolved with benadryl, pepcid and cool compressions. Treatment was more than once and lasted approximately 24 hours.

2.9.2021 – Shortness of breath, tingling in throat and chest. Tingling and swollen lips. In emergency room being treated

2.10.2021 – Shortness of breath, tingling from throat to chest, rash all over body and itching. Being treated with benadryl, pepcid and predinose Was in ER yesterday being treated for rash, itching, shortness of breath, tighness in throat, swelling lips that were also tingling, treated with benadryl, pepcid and decadron followed up with prednisone, beandryl and pepcid at home. Still having symptima except lip swelling and tightness of throat

2.11.2021 – Shotness of breath, tinginling in throat and chest. In ER for 2nd time after 2nd covid vaccine...having allergic reaction Primary care doctor also

2.12.2021 – Shortness of breath, hurts to breathe, unablento tolerate walking unless slowly. On steroids, benadryl, pepcid

2.26.2021 – Shortness of breath, swelling of my face and legs-1+ pitting edema,

3.5.2021 – Hives, agioedema Specialist doctor

Weight bearing difficulty, Hypersomnia and Muscular weakness

2.7.2021 – I have knee replacements and left one was was so bad last night and today, I could barely put any weight on it. Very sharp pains like when I walked bone on bone. I was very weak feeling. I had COVID-19 in November and today felt like one of my worst COVID-19 days. Im somewhat better later in the day after Tylenol and a nap.

3.7.2021 – I have knee replacements, and I have pain where the implants go into the shin bones.

3.8.2021 – After I reported in yesterday, I got so very tired, and my muscles just burned. I slept most of the day yesterday. Today is better.

4.3.2021 – My shoulder has been just aching. The joint, muscles, I dont know. And, the darn, nagging headache Ive had, too. I blew it off at first, but it just persists. Excedrin which usually kills a headache for me isnt touching this. I just keep on

4.10.2021 – Tired. Tired. Tired. And, my left shoulder (from upper arm to neck) hurts so much. Im going to get physical therapy.

5.8.2021 – I feel good

5.11.2021 – None feeling good

5.12.2021 – No I am asking n good condition. Ever since I got 2nd shot . I have no problem & in good health ..!

5.13.2021 – I am in good Spirits. No problem at all .

5.14.2021 – I am in good health so far I got both of my shot . I just like to know how long is this good for .I am can a get email or any for that ..?Thank you & Be safe

6.4.2021 – All good

11.25.2021 – I only have two shot and waiting on 3rd booster shot .

10.8.2022 – Feel very good

Localized edema, Palpitations and Injection site pain

3.12.2021 – mild arm pain. where the vaccine was located

3.13.2021 – little pain in the arm where the vaccine was placed

4.10.2021 – i forget to mention that yesterday in the morning i had for 2 times palpitations and in the in the evening i had a little fever

4.11.2021 – yesterday at night i notice an edema in the upper of the collarbone near the neck. i went to the emergency room. i have to contact my primary doctor to follow up the condition

4.12.2021 – still has the inflamation above my collarbone. i have make an appointment with my doctor i have to call my doctor

4.14.2021 – still have the inflamation mentioned days ago. i have to contact my doctor after 7 or 10 days as recommended by the emergency room have to contact my doctor

5.20.2021 – the only side effect i had experienced was a enlargement of the left collarbone lymph node. Still i had to go to my doctor my appointment is in july my appontment is on july

Muscle tightness, Muscle twitching and Head discomfort

7.23.2021 – Occasional pounding heartbeat/pulse; head pressure; sinus pressure; "cloudy"/hard to concentrate; right eye doesn't feel as focused as left eye

8.7.2021 – Mild headache - often on right side of head behind eye. Left side of head generally okay but slightly foggy feeling. Has occurred several times on and off during week. Some very mild muscle twitching/tightness in chest also on and off.

8.14.2021 – Sore throat; muscle tightness in chest

Blood potassium, Pericardial effusion and Lung neoplasm malignant

1.7.2021 – I was totally symptom free. Then last night at 8pm I felt headache. Within 10 minutes bilateral jaw pain. Then I felt like 100 lb weight on my entire body. I was confused, weak all within an hour. No fever at all. I was 32 hours post shot. At 4 am I was still fatigued. At 10am I feel better but weak. Jaw a little sore. As the hours go by today I getting better.

1.9.2021 – Felt like I was doing good. Worked last night, didn't realize that I still was a little weak. Kinda brain foggy also. A little better after sleeping.

7.6.2021 – Lung cancer found June 9 Fluid on heart, stomach pain, potassium was critical, found lung cancer

Cardiac disorder, Palpitations and Chest discomfort

4.4.2021 – My arm was pretty sore about 10 hrs after the injection, but that was a week ago. There is still mild soreness at the injection site. I also believe my headache today is sinus induced.

4.23.2021 – Sore and swollen lymph nodes in my axilla

4.24.2021 – Sore lymph nodes in axilla on arm vaccine was administered. Do not believe diarrhea is vaccine related.

5.24.2021 – Stuffy/runny nose, congestion... just a cold. Not related to vaccine.

7.19.2021 – Heart palpitations, short of breath, chest pressure Cardiologist

4.19.2022 – Lots of heart issues, palpitations, etc Wanted to admit me to hospital, but I refused and instead followed up with cardiologist as out patient

Gastrointestinal obstruction, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage and Impaired driving ability

5.6.2021 – One day of dizziness, nausea, and faint feeling

6.3.2021 – Increased joint pain and other psoriatic arthritis symptom flares.

6.24.2021 – Strep throat, ulcerative colitis flare

7.1.2021 – Ulcerative colitis flare, increased joint pain

8.19.2021 – GI bleed with my ulcerative colitis worse than ever before. Constipation/GI blockages which I have also never had before. Pending scan for Meckels Diverticulum. Very fatigued. Almost constant vertigo causing me to feel nauseous/unable to drive.

Nasal pruritus, Hyposmia and Hypogeusia

3.27.2021 – Calf and foot cramps in right leg, maybe due to overexertion in high temps

1.25.2022 – Delayed menses. Am not pregnant (multiple home test) & period is now 56 days late (due to start 12/29/2021). This also happened w/my 2nd shot. Rcvd it a few days before cycle due and I was late by about 41 days.

3.29.2022 – Abdominal pain due to possible hernia, flare-up of my IBS-D

6.26.2022 – Worsening diabetes, upper right body parathesias not related to diabetic neuropathy. Parathesias began 5/7/22 and unrelated to vaccine status.

7.9.2022 – Caught a head cold, four serial rapid COVID-19 tests have been negative Sinus congestion, runny and itchy nose, slight cough, lots of sneezing, sore throat, ZERO loss of smell/taste but it's diminished, ZERO fever

10.22.2022 – Weird heart rate issues 4 hrs post-injection

Hepatic enzyme increased, Adverse drug reaction and Specialist consultation

1.14.2021 – Rash started two days after the injection with severe itching. Became worse five days after the injection. Itching is decreased but rash all over the body except for face still continues Sent pics to dermatologist

1.21.2021 – I had a severe generalized rash, very itchy 36 hours after Biopsy confirmed- drug reaction. My liver enzymes got elevated. I had the injection on 1/7, rash appeared on 1/9, became worse and started to decline a week later, some still there. Taking AH PCP and Dermatologist

2.6.2021 – Resurgence of rash on torso and upper arms but milder than before Dermatologist-skin biopsies

Speech disorder, Aphasia and Knee arthroplasty

3.30.2021 – Really cold.

3.31.2021 – Still cold but not chills

4.20.2021 – Inj site but a little tried to massage it then tried lifting a weight I started to taste a medicine taste that lasted an hour or so have been slightly nauseated since then.

4.23.2021 – My stomach gets extremely upset when I eat snything it's been about48 hours now.i can sip water throughout the day.nd

11.22.2021 – Oxygen= 97%, Normal Temp 97.3

12.27.2021 – I have been freezing the last 2 days this also happened days after my first 2 shots. I cannot get warm for more than a couple minutes. I had heat at 71. Fully dressed I added a sweatshirt or a blanket and still did not get warm.

5.20.2022 – I just had a total knee replacement on Monday the 16th. I do not believe there are any symptoms from my covid booster, just from my knee surgery. Was healthy when I had surgery. Overnight patient now receiving home health care. Post surgury Home health

10.20.2022 – I say a sentence and get words in the wrong order instead of cat ate a bird I say bird ate a cat. I don't remember the word I need I mean to say quart of milk but can't remember the word quart or I forget what I'm saying mid sentence.

Increased upper airway secretion, Ocular discomfort and Lower respiratory tract infection

4.24.2021 – Muscle tightness in my neck. Pressure felt behind my eyes.

2.18.2022 – Laryngitis and severe head cold.

11.19.2022 – COVID 19

12.12.2022 – Runny / stuffy nose along with mucus in throat.

12.13.2022 – A very intense headache that started yesterday late morning and has not gone away. The intensity has increased a lot today. Continuing runny and stuffy nose.

12.14.2022 – Continuing cough, runny nose and mucus in back of throat. Headache is less severe than yesterday but is still present.

12.15.2022 – Continuation of stuffy nose and mucus in back of throat.

12.16.2022 – Continuing stuffy nose, slight cough

Sciatica, Dysmenorrhea and Depression

4.16.2021 – Muscle pain is at injection site

4.17.2021 – Just the pain at injection site

5.7.2021 – The muscle aches and joint aches are likely related to exercise, but I can't say for sure.

5.8.2021 – Muscle aches and joint pain felt unrelated to exercise.

5.20.2021 – Leg pain probably related to overexertion and poor mattress.

11.4.2021 – very mild sore throat

2.14.2022 – Dysmenorrhea, extreme anxiety, depression

5.18.2022 – Knee pain, sciatica, surgery

10.8.2022 – Bruise at injection site

10.26.2022 – Pain in left arm (shot was in this arm)

Hypopnea, Seasonal allergy and Sinus pain

4.7.2021 – Cold and cold sore on lip. I also have seasonal allergies.

4.22.2021 – I think my sore throat, headache, sinus pain, postnasal drip, shallow breathing, wheezing, coughing is due to my allergies that takes hold when it is windy. This has caused me chronic bronchtis and sometimes asthma in the past.

12.31.2021 – Dizzy and a bit nauseous for about 1-2 days, followed by a serious sore throat for about a day and a half. Felt tired for several days.Took some cold med with pain relief for night time and it went away. This happened about a week ago.

Esophagitis, Pulmonary edema and Hypopnea

3.17.2021 – Heart racing

4.7.2021 – Racing heart

4.8.2021 – Heart palpitations and a pinging sensation

4.9.2021 – Light- headed, dizziness

4.21.2021 – Sneezing a lot. Tingling in my arms.

5.12.2021 – Out of nowhere while I was sound asleep, my left arm where I was vaccinated started throbbing something terribly. It was throbbing at the injection site. It hurt so much that I took 2 extra strength Tylenol.

5.19.2021 – Left arm by injection site still very sore. From time-to-time the area throbs terribly. I take Tylenol to ease the discomfort.

10.7.2021 – My breathing is shallower than it usually is

11.11.2021 – On 11/6/21 evening out of nowhere I developed a 103.5 fever, severe chills, shortness of breath, felt very lethargic, dizzy & felt like I was going to faint. My husband helped me to bed. After 2 hours passed I took Tylenol. By morning fever was gone.

1.5.2022 – Dry throat. Intermittent hoarseness. Below normal temperature. Cold hands. Frequent sneezing. Runny nose. Fatigue

4.6.2022 – Acute upper respiratory infection with fluid in my lungs. Progressed to acute bronchitis. I was gravely ill for 8 weeks. Took 3 at home COVID tests, all of which were negative.

5.18.2022 – Lethargy

5.20.2022 – Irritability

6.7.2022 – Soar throat, fatigue, hoarseness, shortness of breath

6.14.2022 – Chronic hoarseness, pharyngitis, laryngitis, esophagitis, bronchitis, double ear infection, low grade fever

6.21.2022 – Acute hoarseness, fatigue, double ear infection, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharangitist, and esophagitis. No fever. Took 2 at home COVID-19 tests. Both were negative.

11.10.2022 – Dizziness

11.13.2022 – Dizziness, dry hacky cough

11.14.2022 – Dizziness, anxious

11.15.2022 – Dizziness anxiety

11.22.2022 – Soar throat, nasal drip, dry cough

11.29.2022 – Fever, coughing, fatigue, shortness of breath

12.6.2022 – Dry hacky cough, sneezing, runny nose, dizziness ?

Tonsillitis, Throat irritation and Pruritus

12.21.2020 – Slight itchiness all over (like pre-hives).

12.22.2020 – Itching stopped with benadryl

12.23.2020 – All over itchiness a bit worse but still controlled with Benadryl. Itchiness in throat even.

12.26.2020 – Very minor itching today.

12.27.2020 – Very mild itching today. I do have MS so autoimmune disease if that info helps.

12.28.2020 – Very mild itching. Transient today.

1.4.2021 – Still having transient all over moderate joint pain.

1.15.2021 – Very mild itching all over. Benadryl helps.

1.16.2021 – Mild itching

1.17.2021 – Itching very faint and intermittent.

2.3.2021 – Some mild nause and diarrhea.

2.10.2021 – Joint pain in multiple joints this week. Worse at night.

2.24.2021 – Had tonsillitis. Treated with antibiotics.

Breast discomfort, Thirst and Oral herpes

4.5.2021 – My breasts feel a little bit different(sth like swelling but not painful) from the first day.

5.6.2021 – Sore throat, mild

5.22.2021 – Mild sore throat, cold/seasonal allergies symptoms.

5.28.2021 – Still have mild inconsistent sore throat.

6.5.2021 – Joints(2 fingers and two knees) pain fluctuates and cough more (I sometimes have dry cough because of asthma before the vaccine but seem to cough more after that.)

6.13.2021 – Mild joint pain from fingers seen not able to go away. Seem more cough.

10.30.2021 – Cough, minor joint paint

10.2.2022 – Mild sore throat, thirsty

10.4.2022 – Mild sore throat

10.5.2022 – Mild sore throat. Cold sore is about to come out

10.6.2022 – Cold sore is about to come out.

10.7.2022 – Cold sore appears

Muscular weakness, Injection site bruising and Vertigo

3.18.2021 – Mild deep tissue bruising around injection site

5.7.2021 – Every couple days (or occurring 3x/wk) my left arm (the one that got the second dose) feels tingly and weak and the area around the shot feels bruised for about an hour or so then disappears. Occassionally the feeling lasts for 3-4 hours.

7.7.2021 – Experienced some unexplained nausea and vertigo for 3 consecutive days in June and 3 consecutive days in July (1st-3rd). Rated a 7/10 on the pain scale (previously had 3 day migraines 1 time/mo but havent occurred since April).

Interstitial lung disease, Pulmonary fibrosis and Edema

4.13.2021 – Extreme fatigue

4.27.2021 – Extreme hip and leg and feet pain. Continuing increased fatigue

5.11.2021 – The continued fatigue was a little worse this week. No energy

9.28.2021 – Treated for bronchitis about every 2 months times 4. Treated with antibiotics and steroids injections. PCP

3.30.2022 – Edema. Elevated BP. Pulmonary fibrosis

5.3.2022 – Second UTI, muscle aches and a cough that won't go away

11.2.2022 – Increased shortness of breath. Interstitial lung disease Regular dr visit

Angina pectoris, Cardiac disorder and Paresthesia

3.22.2021 – I have been having random pins and Needles feeling at random places on my skin. Also itchy . I have had shingles in the past and that part on my body feels it has reactivated ( though it hasnt)

3.23.2021 – Pins and needles sensations all over the body

3.25.2021 – I have almost like electrical pins and needles all over my body for days now

3.26.2021 – Pins and needles

6.19.2021 – Tiredness and shortness of breath

9.18.2021 – Heart intensity and pains Visiting cardiology doctor

3.20.2022 – I got Covid

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Feeling cold and Nasopharyngitis

12.21.2021 – Feeling slightly chilled today. No perceived fever. I thought I might be developing a slight sore throat but it hasn't progressed. The only real symptom I feel is being a bit chilled (beyond normal). No fever though.

3.8.2022 – I've had a bad cold - sore throat, congestion, fatigue (no fever). I did a Covid rapid test twice last week due to in-person engagements I had, and both came back negative. I'm feeling better now; just still congested a bit.

Disturbance in attention, Vision blurred and Peripheral swelling

3.9.2021 – The day after receiving my vaccine I received 1 of a series of allergy shots Ive been getting. Ive had mild reactions to those EXCEPT the allergy shot received the day after the COVID vaccine. My arm was very itchy, red and swollen. It is other arm from COVID shot. Wondering if COVID so soon before may have had impact on allergy shot reaction?

3.10.2021 – Brain fog. Difficulty concentrating

10.1.2021 – Cold

4.4.2022 – Heart palpitations

Sinusitis, Nasopharyngitis and Respiratory tract congestion

9.6.2021 – bad cold. No fever. Not a lot of congestion but nightly cough. Tired. No loss of taste or smell. Started 13 days ago. 10 days ago tested negative. The last 4 days aches like a fever but no fever. Ibuprofen and Day and NyQuil. Shouldnt have worked

10.14.2022 – I had Covid the last week of August. Tested negative eight days later. Three days after that I got a sinus infection that has lasted four weeks. Went to GP and was prescribed Augmentin yesterday.

Blood potassium decreased, Dehydration and Feeling cold

4.3.2021 – When outside, I feel the chill with the same outerwear I normally wear. Felt slightly nauseous early afternoon but only lasted 10 min or so.

4.5.2021 – Short period of time felt slight headache coming on, but it dissipated. Have had occasional feeling of chill a couple times yesterday and a very short period today, but it leaves very quickly - would not consider this under chills though.

4.6.2021 – Very slight soreness at injection site, nearly gone.

4.7.2021 – Any slight soreness about gone.

5.28.2021 – My last symptom since vaccine #2 to resolve itself has been aching legs, which recently intensified with a dehydration/lowered potassium episode. And follow-up with PCP

Laryngitis, Parosmia and Sinus disorder

3.14.2021 – Feeling very hot

3.16.2021 – Just a light off feeling and mild headache

3.17.2021 – Sore throat

3.18.2021 – Scratchy throat

9.13.2021 – Periodic scratchy throat, some sinus trouble.

11.1.2021 – Irritated throat, light chest congestion, a minor urge to cough.

11.9.2021 – Continue to have bouts of a sore throat; new is some fatigue and general sick feeling.

1.27.2022 – Sore throat, cough, tightness and congestion in chest, pain in thigh, presence of bleach smell when breathing in, laryngitis, headache.

10.26.2022 – COVID in Jan 2022

Precancerous lesion of digestive tract, Polypectomy and Colon cancer

2.28.2021 – I have developed a rash on my lower abdomen that is quite itchy.en

3.1.2021 – Itching is below navel near whatxwoukd be my bikini line if I wasn't almost 74 and as round as i am tall :-)

3.2.2021 – Rash is still on my lower abdomen.

3.3.2021 – Today I have abdominal pain and the rash is still there.

5.26.2021 – I have colon cancer - I don't think its related. Getting chemo. So far, so good. See oncologist.

3.28.2022 – 16 Feb 22 colonoscopy found a couple of suspicious polyps - they are pre-cancerous. I go back on the 30th for another colonoscopy to be sure Doc got everything.

11.9.2022 – Except for fall allergies, I think I'm Great!!