Their Stories

Myalgia intercostal, Lip pain and Musculoskeletal pain

12.28.2020 – Sore arm

12.31.2020 – My hands got really cold These symptoms were for two hours last evening

1.13.2021 – Stiff neck and scapula/shoulder pain for a week

1.18.2021 – Ive had a stiff neck with limited range of motion for two weeks now not sure if its related but its the same side as my vaccine I see my physician today Regularly scheduled well visit

1.27.2021 – Intercostal muscle pain b/l with breathing- no coughing to elicit this stmptom

1.29.2021 – Cold sore in lip pretty painfuk

1.25.2022 – Hip pains and foot pains

Pain of skin, Rash pruritic and Injection site rash

1.17.2021 – I feel like I have a bad head cold.

1.29.2021 – On the 8th day after injection, I woke up with pain, swelling, and rash on injection site. Pain lasted 3 days, swelling lasted 3-4 days, and itchy rash lasted 5 days.

2.11.2021 – Every square inch of my skin hurts

2.17.2021 – I forgot to report that on Monday I had a rash all over my abdomen and arms that lasted one day. On Monday and Tuesday I was very dizzy. That is gone today.

9.29.2021 – Skin hurts all over

11.2.2021 – Low grade fever

5.3.2022 – A very bad cold

5.10.2022 – Very bad cold/flu

Disturbance in attention, Depression and Vertigo

2.24.2022 – Extreme Vertigo

3.3.2022 – Very bad Vertigo, constantly dizzy and feel weak and nauseous

3.11.2022 – Vertigo and loss of energy, sore throat

3.23.2022 – I've had increased vertigo, loss of focus, can't seem to concentrate on anything. I feel very dizzy, diarrhea, nauseous and im not pregnant.

3.29.2022 – My vertigo, nausea, dizziness has gotten to a point that it is unbearable.

8.16.2022 – I was Covid-19 positive again about 2 weeks ago and since then ive been very weak, dizzy, without appetite, very low energy amd depressive

Tonsillar hypertrophy, Injection site discoloration and Upper respiratory tract infection

4.21.2021 – Buzzing in my ears and whiteness rather than redness around the injection site.

5.11.2021 – stuffy ears, sore throat

5.12.2021 – ears still buzzy and stuffy but throat only a little sore

5.13.2021 – a little burning at the injection site in addition to soreness

6.14.2021 – Ringing and buzzing in my ears

6.21.2021 – the buzzing in my ears isn't worse but it isn't going away, either

11.9.2021 – Had some kind of upper respiratory infection with a severe sore throat and very swollen tonsils. PCR and repeat rapid covid tests were negative, as was a rapid strep test. Had a fever, lasted about a week and a half to two weeks. Tried to see primary care office. Even after a negative Covid PCR they refused to see me in office. Only spoke to me on phone and sent me to unaffiliated urgent care. I arranged the covid testing myself through our county health department.

2.10.2022 – Upper respiratory infection with severe sore throat

Blood insulin, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased

2.18.2021 – I have tightly controlled Type 1 Diabetes. I have had to use more insulin to keep my glucose in range but have had not had severe hyperglycemia. I have a semi closed loop system.

2.19.2021 – Still using more insulin than my usual but it is not as dramatic as it was yesterday. I have T1D and have a semi closed loop system

2.20.2021 – Insulin use is back to normal today.

3.17.2021 – Cough, runny nose, mild sore throat. No fever. I think I caught it from my grandson. Did a PCR test yesterday. Today it came back negative

3.31.2021 – Allergy symptoms. Post-nasal drip. I am going to see an allergist to get back on my allergy shots. It's the spring pollen. Making an appointment to see an allergist

8.18.2021 – Cough, sore throat, sneezing

10.28.2021 – My continuous glucose monitor keeps prompting me to administer more insulin. This is usually a marker for illness or some other inflammatory process.

10.29.2021 – Need for insulin elevated but not as bad as yesterday. I have T1D and do very tight control

10.30.2021 – Insulin use is better but still slightly above normal

10.31.2021 – Insulin use is no longer elevated

11.11.2021 – Runny nose mild cough. Caught it from grandson. Covid test negative.

4.27.2022 – Stomach ache. Had second booster two weeks ago. Took care of my grandson after he had a positive PCR from Curative. Later Curative said his test was indeterminate and finally said the test was negative. Want to discuss this.

10.27.2022 – Influenza with fever, myalgia and nausea. Two negative home Covid tests and negative PCR.

Pollakiuria, Peripheral coldness and Bone pain

4.24.2021 – Frequent urination

4.25.2021 – Frequent urination, loss of appetite, congestion, cough

4.26.2021 – Congestion

4.29.2021 – Pain in left side of chest that grows more noticeable daily

5.8.2021 – Headache still lingering and fatigue.

5.15.2021 – Headache, pain in both legs, joints ache, coughing.

5.22.2021 – Fatigue, headaches

5.31.2021 – Headaches, constant coughs and chest pain with tightness, pain with soreness in legs with cold, and fatigue.

6.5.2021 – Shortness of breath, coughing, fatigue, headache, cold feet at night

7.24.2021 – Fatigue, joint aches, bone and muscle aches, migraines

10.25.2021 – More fatigue, lasting coughs, and varying intensity headaches

Injury, Ligament sprain and Mental impairment

5.1.2021 – On April 24, i missed work due to severe headache, eye pressure, and feeling very beat. Never thought it may have been related to the vaccination.

10.23.2021 – Sprained knee and high degree of pain from the injury for several months. After seeing doctors and physical therapy, now doing better yet it made feelings of isolation to increase. Working from home since March 2020 has been hard and life changing. Doctor's office visits.

4.24.2022 – Fever, body aches and pain, terrible headache, clouded thinking, loss of taste and smell, very tired. Doctor office visit and was tested for flu and covid. Followed by virtual appointment.

Oral candidiasis, Memory impairment and Injection site pain

2.11.2021 – Pain is where shot given; no big deal.

3.31.2021 – Sore throat

4.7.2021 – Developed thrush of throat and vocal cords per doctor. It may be related to the 3 antibiotics I have been on since Nov 1, 2020. Called ENT office for appt

6.9.2021 – Short-term memory issues. The cause could be the treatment for a lung infection that begain Aug 5, 2020. I have been on Clarithromycin in high doses along with 2 other antibiotics.

9.8.2021 – Joint pain in hips. Knees, wrist nd lower back. In doctor's office

Head discomfort, Burning sensation and Headache

5.22.2021 – Burning / pressure / pain feeling in the head, particularly in the forehead area. Several in person visits and consultations with different doctors as well as visits for testing for radiology, bloodwork, etc.

8.21.2021 – Further pain, burning, discomfort in head that has not stopped and has been constant since I got my second dose 6 months ago. Many regular in person doctor vists, tests, procedures

2.21.2022 – Head pain, burning sensations ever since 2nd vaccine shot.

Rectal hemorrhage, Psoriatic arthropathy and Herpes simplex

2.4.2021 – Herpes flare soreness

3.17.2021 – Sore throat

4.14.2021 – Dizziness, nausea

10.1.2021 – Psoriatic arthritis flare approximately two weeks post vaccination. Started meloxicam for pain; stopped Plaquenil for enthesis and alopecia. Timing of flare was likely just coincidental; have needed stronger autoimmune regimen and dx pathway decided just as covid hit. Treatment delayed by pandemic.

12.12.2021 – Occasional rectal bleeding Visit just occurred Friday. Need to submit fit stool sample then go from there

9.18.2022 – Exacerbated allergy symptoms; mucous pooling

11.30.2022 – Post-nasal congestion; do have high level dust mite allergy Following up with ENT regarding congestion, but, again, it could be worsening allergies

Dermatitis allergic, Arthropod bite and Impaired work ability

1.22.2021 – Light headed

1.26.2021 – Light Headedness

2.26.2021 – My usual flu like symptoms, chills and light headedness, I didnt go to work stayed home for 3 days, called in sick to work.

3.5.2021 – Feels like mild flu.

8.6.2021 – Allergy reaction rashes like symptoms from a mosquito bites which multiply all over my body, over the counter medication help and stop it. No other symptoms.

2.5.2022 – I had fever, chills, sore throat but when I checked for Covid test it came out Negative, must be pollen allergy related, but I'm feeling better now.

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Hypertension and Sinusitis

1.18.2021 – Diarrhea yesterday

2.5.2021 – Today slight headache mild sensation of dizziness. Maybe sinuses with weather change.

8.9.2021 – Headaches & high blood pressure Office visit

10.7.2021 – Received flu shot yesterday

11.4.2021 – Headache, sore throat, nasal drainage, extremely tired. Was exposed to covid. Negative covid test 6 days after exposure.

12.30.2021 – Sore throat, sinus drainage, body aches, cough positive covid test Monoclonal antibodies infusio sion

4.2.2022 – Sinus infection

Psoriasis, Depressed mood and Lacrimation increased

1.21.2021 – Both the muscle aches and the headaches are mild and they come and go.

5.26.2021 – Two weeks after my second shot i started to develop a skin condition that has been diagnosed recently as psoriasis which ive never had before (im 75). In person visit with dermatologist

10.31.2021 – Ear ache

12.8.2021 – My eyes are running. Started day before yesterday. Is better today

1.26.2022 – Thoroughly sick of the pandemic and tending toward depression.

5.29.2022 – Congested and coughing

Hematemesis, Otorrhea and Mental impairment

12.30.2020 – Very light headed like I was going to pass out felt mentally off the first hour after injection

12.31.2020 – Was hard to sleep last night due to feeling feverish and got body achy and sore arm woke up today with sore arm more intense hot flashes then normal otherwise fine

1.1.2021 – Coughing up clear flem balls hard to swallow food and drink

1.4.2021 – Coughing congestion running nose sneezing

1.27.2021 – Light headed ,dizzy , got to get p or move slower

1.28.2021 – Could not go to work today. Light headed can't think straight

1.29.2021 – Feverish confused light headed can't move fast get dizzy

2.19.2021 – Runny nose sneezing

2.24.2021 – Upset stomach cramping

3.3.2021 – Feeling dizzy off balance. Cramping and gi distress goopy ears sinus headaches

3.10.2021 – Vomiting and diarrhea and trouble conscintrating can't sleep

7.28.2021 – for months since the vaccine My short term memory is not as good as it was before the vaccine. Same for my sense of taste. Smell is good I forgot to mention it with everything Else going on . Hoping it all gets better eventually livingwith it

1.29.2022 – Short term memory loss GI upset problems swallowing nauseous vomiting blood Gi appt for Endo and colonoscopy

Incisional hernia repair, Irritable bowel syndrome and Limb discomfort

3.21.2021 – Just a sore arm, no pain

3.22.2021 – Very mild injection site soreness

4.20.2021 – Have IBS

4.23.2021 – Hx of IBS

10.16.2021 – BP has been elevated. Started on Metoprolol Succ ER 25 mg, one tab daily.

4.18.2022 – On medication for hypertension Saw cardiologist

5.10.2022 – Hypertension, on metoprolol succ ER 25mg oral daily. Just started amlodipine 5mg oral daily in addition. Not related to vaccine, BP started elevating prior to vaccines. See cardiologist who follows me in addition to my primary care provider.

10.16.2022 – Have history of IBS, abdominal pain due to that.

11.10.2022 – Had an incisional hernia repair on November 7th, 2022 Had incisional hernia repair.

Pain of skin, Muscle twitching and Muscle spasms

12.29.2020 – Stomach ache

1.3.2021 – Congestion

1.12.2021 – Persistent mini twinges in my left and right calf on underside. Also on underside of thigh area as well. Not painful - annoying. Also getting small areas of pain on the skin surface - all over the place, but mostly hands and legs. What is this? Internist

2.2.2021 – Continued twitching and small pains in both legs, especially calf area.

3.2.2021 – Continued muscle twitching in legs. Ugh

4.20.2021 – knee pain Ortho doctor

Muscular weakness, Somnolence and Feeling hot

2.22.2021 – Itching could be due to dry skin not sure

2.25.2021 – Colds sneezing

3.5.2021 – I feel warm today but temperature is normal. Few mild headaches here and there but not strong enough to make me take Tylenol, unlike that one day during first week of shot. I had to take 2 pills.

3.19.2021 – Sleepiness perhaps due to benadryl i took. I couldn't do anything as i feel sleepy and tired.

2.4.2022 – Tested positive covid

5.5.2022 – Right arm feels weak (shot not on left deltoid as recorded by CVS)

Abnormal weight gain, Eye discharge and Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

12.21.2020 – Itching and swollen eyes, mucous in eyes

12.23.2020 – Difficulty focusing, shortness of breath, extreme neck and shoulder pain.

1.16.2021 – Body aches, congestion, fatigue, altered sense of smell and taste

1.31.2021 – Congestion

2.10.2021 – Diarrhea, stomach cramps, body aches, leg pain, fatigue, short term memory loss, metallic taste, altered sense of taste and smell

7.21.2021 – Body aches, loss of sense of smell and taste, burning sensation in nostrils, fatigue, memory problems, breast swelling, abnormal weight gain, and trouble focusing eyes. Blurred vision. I was diagnosed with COVID-19 in Oct. long hauler symptoms since.

Throat irritation, Vomiting and Paresthesia

3.11.2021 – No. My arm hurts like a bruise but thats it.

4.1.2021 – I almost fainted this morning after getting up but now feeling better.

4.6.2021 – I played in a golf tournament so I think thats why I had those 2 symptoms

4.28.2021 – I threw up on 4 different occasions on Sunday 4/25. I have felt fine since.

12.10.2021 – A slight pain under my armpit in the arm I got the shot.

12.21.2021 – Scratchy throat and stuffy noise

12.28.2021 – Scratchy throat. Pinch or itchy feeling under my arm that I got the shot.

Facial pain, Toothache and Sinus headache

4.24.2021 – Symptoms have improved from yesterday when I was vomiting and had a fever of between 102 and 103 F for about 12 hours.

12.23.2021 – Joint pain started within 30 minutes after injection. Extreme chills started at 3.5 hours post injection. All symptoms worsening

12.24.2021 – I developed hives yesterday about 6 hours post injection. They responded to a dose of fexafenodene (180mg Allegra 24 hour) and external witch hazel spray (because I didn't want to add anything heavier into the mix).

12.29.2021 – Sinus headachecheekbones and upper teeth/jaw hurt

Cardiac disorder, Injection site bruising and Somnolence

3.23.2021 – Dizziness

3.24.2021 – Numbness in arm

3.27.2021 – Sneezing and shortness of breath not alleviated with medication.

3.29.2021 – Still have quarter sized bruise at shot site. Was originally baseball sized and swollen so def better than that.

3.30.2021 – Still coughing and still have quarter sized bruise at injection site.

4.21.2021 – Arm is twice as swollen as first shot...size of grapefruit

5.25.2021 – Extreme fatigue and sleepiness

10.21.2021 – Heart irregularity stopped but the constant/persistent cough is back.

4.22.2022 – Lymph swollen under arms. Got first 2 shots in right arm so lymph swollen on right when mammogram done. Booster in left so now left lymph swollen too. Moderately painful.

Injection site swelling, Paresthesia and Lymph node pain

1.24.2021 – Skin just feels a little prickly but no temp/fever

1.25.2021 – Swollen lymph node in my right armpit in the arm of the injection started this morning

1.26.2021 – Swollen lumph node in armpit of injection arm not as bad today

1.27.2021 – Lymphnode in armit of injection site slightly swollen no longer hurts

1.28.2021 – Armpit lymph node of injection arm getting better no pain

1.29.2021 – Very slight now in lymph node in armpit of injection site no pain

1.30.2021 – Arm pit lymph node of injection site but almost gone today no pain

10.11.2022 – Swelling in my armpit lymph node of the shot arm

10.12.2022 – Slight swelling still in the armpit lymph node of the shot arm

10.13.2022 – Still slight swelling in my armpit lymph node in the shot arm

Foot fracture, Sleep disorder and Hypoesthesia

3.23.2021 – Injection was in my left arm. As of late yesterday, my *right* elbow has been feeling some numbness and mild weakness. I have never had an injury to my right elbow, so it is a bit of a surprise. Not sure if related but wanted to document this.

4.1.2021 – Some erratic sleep patterns. Not sure if related to vaccine shot or not.

4.10.2021 – Erratic sleep pattern

10.7.2021 – Shoulder joint pain, both sides. Foot toe fracture (possible re-fracture of stress fracture). Orthopaedic doctor's office, for both conditions.

4.9.2022 – Recurring foot pain (left side) that never fully heals. I work from home 4-5 days per week, so it's not due to overuse. Shoulder pain (left side), that necessitated a cortisone shot. Both Covid shots were in n left arm. In office appointments (both foot and shoulder)

Ureteral stent insertion, Hematological infection and Vitreous detachment

2.3.2021 – Weakness in vaccine arm

3.13.2021 – Had a cornea issue, that I sought treatment from Ophthalmologist. Going back for second visit in 10 days. Slowly resolving.

3.20.2021 – Have aggravated tendinitis in left leg. Doctor is treating while waiting & watching.

10.27.2021 – No

4.26.2022 – Kidney Stones with blood infection

6.24.2022 – Had an eye problem one week post 2nd booster; it was diagnosed as vitreous detachment. Ophthalmologist visits

7.1.2022 – Vitreous detachment of right eye.

7.17.2022 – 2 sets of Kidney Stents for kidney stones.

9.30.2022 – Fatigue and dehydration

10.17.2022 – Hot flashes 8 times a day (I am +65) after flu shot one week after new Covid booster.

10.21.2022 – 5 days after flu shot, felt flu like symptoms.Covid booster was given one week before flu shot. Having hot flashes 4-6 times a day; after going thru menopause in 2003 due to complete hysterectomy.

Ear inflammation, Blindness and Hypoacusis

1.24.2021 – None!

1.29.2021 – A tightness in my neck area

2.26.2021 – Exhaustion...tired even if. I doa lot of bed time

3.5.2021 – Indigestion, inflammation of throat & ear Carls extreme loss of energy

3.12.2021 – Continuous exhaustion /tirednessLike fybromyology.. continuous mucus cough inability to sleep 8 hrs a night

3.19.2021 – Loss of breathing @ some visual loss meaning eyes have loss readying capability

3.26.2021 – Loss of strength, breathing, .. have made a medical Appt. Medical Appt

4.2.2021 – Loss of energy/strength migraine head-aches

5.23.2021 – Extreme exhaustion.. every meal I eat I break out in a sweat following conclusion about 1/2 hour .. decrease in vision & hearing

Metastatic malignant melanoma, Paralysis and Deafness

3.12.2021 – Unrelated to the vaccine I have mucosal melanoma

3.19.2021 – Chiropractor. Please note this is not likely related to the vaccine

4.3.2021 – March 20 I developed Bells paltry. It is continuing. Please keep in mind I have.metastatic melanoma of the ethmoid. This was related to the palsy not to the caccination

4.4.2021 – Continues Bells palsey

4.5.2021 – Continued Bells palsey

4.6.2021 – Continued Bellspalsey

4.8.2021 – Continued Bell'sPalsey

4.9.2021 – Continued bells palsey

5.14.2021 – Loss of hearing

Cellulitis, Wheezing and Productive cough

2.22.2021 – Seem to sneeze more than normal.

9.8.2021 – Get out of breath easily with little exertion. Coughing and runny nose and phlegm. All relatively mild but my cardiologist has some concern. Symptoms started a few months ago. Have tests on my heart and it has been cleared. Havs never had hay fever

11.11.2021 – I have a cold and sore throat. No fever

4.16.2022 – Wheezing Sleep study

6.9.2022 – Cellulitis in left knee and lower leg. Unrelated to the covid vaccine. No covid vaccine related issues.

Inflammatory pain, Delirium and Injection site cellulitis

3.22.2021 – Sinuses cleared up. SpO2 levels fluctuating between 92-99% causing dizziness, normally stays around 96-97% due to asthma and allergies.

3.23.2021 – Postnasal drip, increased pain at recurrent surgery site

3.24.2021 – Less brain fog than usual

4.5.2021 – Feeling feverish but temp reading 96 or 97 degrees. Lots of sharp joint pains and consistent throbbing headache. Increased pain in herniated disks.

4.12.2021 – Heavier menstrual cycle with stronger than usual symptoms. Still experiencing more joint aches and fibro joint fevers than usual. Low grade constant headache.

4.20.2021 – Feeling mild deliriousness, very very thirsty regardless of drinking lots of hydrating liquids, elevated bp and lowered SpO2

4.21.2021 – Heavy feeling in chest, can't lift arm, mild delirium, healing injuries inflamed and hurting like fresh injuries

4.22.2021 – Cellulitis at injection site, woke up with pink eye ER after checking in yesterday for injection site, telehealth today for eyes

4.24.2021 – Cellulitis from injection, symptoms of upper respiratory infection beginning

5.5.2021 – Greatly intensified menstrual cycle symptoms from usual. More severe migraines than usual.

5.10.2021 – Edema in the legs and arms. Swelling lingering around permanent injury sites including herniated disks

7.19.2021 – More frequent migraines, extremely heavy and painful menstrual cycle, and a weirdly hightened sense of smell.

10.19.2021 – Hyper sensitive smell, more frequent migraines with new auras, unprompted fibromyalgia flair up ( 10+ years with only minor predictable flairs)

Groin pain, Toothache and Lacrimation increased

2.2.2021 – Injection sight feels warm.

2.4.2021 – Injection site feels warm. Day after second shot was bad. Stayed in bed. I thought food tasted funny for a few days after my first shot.

2.16.2021 – Swelling in my groin, some pain there too. Only for a day. Not sure if it's related to the shot. My teeth hurt too. Weird.

2.23.2021 – I think my glands are swollen. Better now than a few days ago. In my neck, my right boob and my right leg where it attaches to my body. My teeth hurt for a few days too.

3.9.2021 – Runny nose and eyes the last two days. Sneezing. Allergies?? Feel like I'm catching a cold that won't come. Headache, very tired, achy. Better now than last two days though. Taste and smell are fine.

Peroneal nerve palsy, Nerve injury and Sleep deficit

2.16.2021 – It is likely symptoms of my battle with depression rather than the vaccine.

3.16.2021 – Felt like a mild cold last night. Mild cough and tightness in chest

4.13.2021 – Pain and numbness and lack of response in my lower left leg and foot. Waiting on a call from advi e nurse.

9.7.2021 – Not related to Covid. Nerve injury and drop foot.

4.25.2022 – Had a month long flu but tested negative for Covid in the middle of it Went in for Covid test. Negative

10.25.2022 – Depression, Lethargy, Sleep deprivation,