Their Stories

Hangover, Seizure and Blepharospasm

1.26.2021 – My face got a little rosey shortly after vaccine- was short lived though.

1.27.2021 – Woke with migraine today but responded well to naratriptan and ibuprofen (I have epilepsy and migraine dx)

1.28.2021 – Woke w migraine again today. Treated w naratriptan and ibuprofen. Migraine might be due to chemical exposure from interior car cleaner dealership used on Tuesday and not related to vaccine.

2.24.2021 – Really tired and just not well

2.25.2021 – Had to take Ativan for low seizure threshold last night.

2.27.2021 – Trouble sleeping and woke w migraine

3.3.2021 – Still in migraine hangover mode

2.24.2022 – Left eye twitching since around the time of the booster shot. However, might be related to new migraine prophylaxis.

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Lymphadenopathy

1.22.2021 – I got the vaccine yesterday at 8:30 in the morning. Today around 2:00, for the past 3 hours or so, I've had a random ever so slight headache on the right side of my forehead by my temple. Hardly there though

2.13.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left armpit (got shot in left arm)

2.14.2021 – Underarm soreness on the arm where I received the injection (my left armpit- it feels like a swollen lymph node, but it's less swollen than yesterday)

10.23.2021 – Underarm is quite swollen and tender (same side as injection)

10.25.2021 – Underarm is swollen

Rash macular, Rash erythematous and Tremor

5.6.2021 – Within 15 minutes of getting the injection, i started experiencing waves of dizziness which i think then caused anxiety. I was shaky and was checked out by the paramedics. I took a benadryl as a precaution, stayed where I could be observed for another 1.5 hours, then went home and slept. The nurses and EMTs at the vaccination facility.

6.6.2021 – Rash of red splotches and white bumps on my face.

6.7.2021 – Red splotches on my face have still not gone completely away

Ureteric obstruction, Ureteral stent insertion and Urinary tract obstruction

3.9.2021 – Injection sight is just mildly sore.

3.11.2021 – I feel fine and the slight soreness from the shot on Tuesday is gone.

4.7.2021 – So far so good !

4.8.2021 – My headache is so bad since early this morning it hurts to hold up my head! It feels very heavy!

4.9.2021 – Continue to have a bad headache that will not go away

4.10.2021 – Headache pain has lessened greatly since last two days of horrible headache pain

4.11.2021 – Very slight headache in morning... redness under injection area which is warm to the touch, but not painful.

4.12.2021 – Slight redness under injection and warm to touch- no headache so far today !

4.13.2021 – Slight redness still under injection area that is still warm to the touch

4.14.2021 – Very slight redness under injection site

7.7.2021 – Random extreme headaches mostly behind my eye sockets/forehead but sometimes very low in back of head at neck. I dont remember ever having these type headaches before my 2nd vaccine

11.1.2021 – Just to verify my records my 3rd vaccination was 1/2 dose Moderna

11.2.2021 – No energy

11.4.2021 – Very slight headache compared to past days

11.5.2021 – Felt better today - just itching and warm at injection site

11.7.2021 – Just slight itching still at injection site

11.5.2022 – Shot area is very hot to the touch!

11.6.2022 – Slight headache in back of neck - less pain than yesterday

11.9.2022 – Slight headache in back of head/neck area -

11.10.2022 – Back of headache at neck area

11.24.2022 – Have what I thought was a swollen hernia in lower abdomen on right side having ultrasound /bone density tests and CT scans to find out what it is ?. Doctors visits

12.4.2022 – I have been diagnosed with kidney stones one very large one blocking kidney function on right side - having out patient surgery. Smaller stones on left side will be addressed later after right side is healed.

12.8.2022 – Had outpatient surgery to remove a 5 mm kidney stone blockage on my right side causing what I thought was a hernia ? they also inserted a stent to help drainage Outpatient surgery

Seasonal allergy, Confusional state and Sleep disorder

4.15.2021 – Don't know whether I had several days of a runny-nosed cold or bad allergies at the beginning of pollen season.

5.15.2021 – Yesterday felt like a mild flu: brain fog, tired, body aches. Mostly better today, but still tired and a bit achy, with mild headache added.

5.22.2021 – Several days feeling as though I were sick with a flu, but without being sick, and milder than the sickness I had immediately safer the second shot.

5.29.2021 – Exhaustion and mild confusion.

11.18.2022 – More trouble sleeping. Fall asleep easily, but waken from generalized soreness after for or five hours.

Urinary tract pain, Bladder pain and Micturition urgency

2.18.2021 – For 36 hrs after my second dose I had a low grade fever (99.8) chills, body aches, swelling/redness/moderate pain at injection site, mild nausea

3.15.2021 – Nasal congestion

8.16.2021 – I had a couple of episodes of congestion. I had a home rapid test the first time and both a rapid and PCR test the second time and all tests were negative for COVID.

2.15.2022 – Unexplained lower urinary tract pain with increased urgency and frequency

5.12.2022 – Urinary frequency/urgency, bladder/pelvic pain

11.11.2022 – COVID

12.5.2022 – Upper respiratory virus - congestion, laryngitis, cough. All three home COVID tests were negative.

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Neuralgia and Edema peripheral

3.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit- very painful Phone call

3.20.2021 – Swollen lymphatic glands in the left arm pit

3.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

3.23.2021 – Mild swelling still in the left arm pit

4.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my right armpit

4.10.2021 – Slight sore throat and swollen glands

4.11.2021 – Lymph nodes swelling

5.7.2021 – The ruptured disc in my neck has flared back up. Im extremely uncomfortable and in pain.

5.12.2021 – I believe the vaccine has flared up the already agitated nerves from a ruptured disc at C7-T1. Thanks for nothing! This is BS!! I am not a happy girl. Nerve pain is very uncomfortable!

Rash maculo-papular, Periorbital cellulitis and Lyme disease

2.17.2021 – Chest tightness (lungs), hard to take a deep breath but not dyspneic

3.9.2021 – Fatigue/unwanted naps during the day and sleeping more at night

3.16.2021 – New onset of severe vertigo. Ive never had vertigo before. Aphthous ulcers. First ever style/peri orbital cellulitis. Severe fatigue. New maculopapular rash bilateral upper arms.

3.30.2021 – A maculopapulat rash with punched in type wheels after minimal sun exposure on backs of upper arms, down to elbows. Non itchy.

5.21.2021 – Unrelated to vaccine- I contracted disseminated Lyme disease from a recent tick bite

8.18.2021 – I was bit by a tick mid-April (2021) and developed disseminated Lyme disease. Unrelated to the vaccine but of course is it possible the vaccine altered my immune system, increasing likelihood of developing Lyme? Id still get the vaccine/boost aga

10.1.2021 – Mild swollen glands today but I got my flu shot yesterday.

12.4.2021 – Shingles 2 weeks ago - 11/20/2021 Prescription for Famcyclovir

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Impaired work ability and Sleep disorder

5.30.2021 – mostly sleepy for about 1.5hrs. like a "food coma" - unless it really was just a food coma

6.20.2022 – More frequent headaches and body aches

11.18.2022 – headache mostly around the eyes. maybe getting my son's cold and not enough sleep

12.3.2022 – Got a cold / cough since last week, Nov 26, 2022. Coughing interrupts my sleep. Work sometimes a couple hours less and havent gone out for my usual walks

12.16.2022 – Head and muscle aches. Maybe due to period starting

Body temperature increased, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Erythema

2.12.2021 – Dizziness

2.13.2021 – dizziness

2.14.2021 – Swollen lymph in armpit on injection side

2.17.2021 – Red area around injection site now 6 inches by 4, but no longer itchy or painful.

2.18.2021 – Red "covid arm" now very faint

10.2.2021 – 24 hours after vaccine, i had mild injection site pain, temp 100.4, headache, and nausea. Lasted only 24 hours.

4.14.2022 – Day after fourth shot, temp to 99.6, headache, nausea, vomiting for about 24 hours. Miserable.

6.30.2022 – Covid symptoms and positive test on June 24

9.25.2022 – Dizziness: mild

12.23.2022 – I have had cough and nasal congestion since before Thanksgiving. Sore throat, post nasal drip. Probably a sinus infection. Plan to see a dr after holidays. Covid tests repeatedly negative.

Menstrual clots, Abdominal pain lower and Heavy menstrual bleeding

4.9.2021 – Mild discomfort armpit arm of the shot

7.31.2021 – Since taking the second shot of Moderna my period has become extremely heavy. I understand other women are having the same issues.

11.1.2021 – I had severe changes to my menstrual cycle after my second shot - longer time bleeding (around 10 days instead of my usual 4), very heavy bleeding with blood clots and excruciating pain in my lower back and lower abdomen. Bleeding is better, pain not

Eye pruritus, Burning sensation and Hypoesthesia

1.12.2021 – Right arm numbness 5-10 minutes after vaccine. Still continues to be numb. Vaccine given in L arm.

1.13.2021 – Right arm numbness/tingling continued from yesterday after the injection. Got vaccine in left arm.

1.15.2021 – Right arm continues to be tingling. Started having a burning/aching pain down the back of the arm. Vaccine given in L arm.

1.16.2021 – R arm numbness and pain down the back of my arm. Itchy eyes

1.19.2021 – R arm burning/dull pain/occasional tingling continues. Was started on a prednisone taper by NP 1/18

Screaming, Nightmare and Dizziness

6.17.2021 – I've had nightmares for 4 days after the first dose in which I would either yell at the top of my lungs and waking up all family members or have very vivid nightmares. The second dose has left me with soar throat, occasional headaches, and etc.

7.20.2021 – Few headaches and felt as if I had a bit of a soar throat coming on which has subsided.

8.10.2022 – Headaches off and on since yesterday.

8.17.2022 – Just little light headedness it comes and goes.

Dyspepsia

1.28.2021 – No

3.25.2021 – Just from 7 surgeries hardware up n down my in- tire back! Degenerative docs disease! My ty. Shoulder has been getting worse!! Specially after both vacs. Need surgery again, on both shoulders!!! Hubby was so sick, after first Vax. 11days in hospital! Im disabled, since 1984! Ive not planned on anymore ! havent been able to do my Hair business, since after first surgery, out of 7 surgeries since!!! I have 5 children and grands. No plans for anymore

5.17.2022 – No.

5.19.2022 – Indigestion, from food I think.

Secretion discharge, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Upper-airway cough syndrome

3.20.2021 – Sniffles

3.27.2021 – Seasonal allergies have kicked in!

4.8.2021 – Dizziness

4.9.2021 – Drippy nose, dizziness

4.16.2021 – Minor cold; drippy, post nasal drip and mucus

5.7.2021 – Continued congestion/sputum. Soar throat (R side) and sniffles. No fever.

5.16.2021 – Ringing in ears lasting 2-3 days presently. Also, having unusually heavy menstruation. Presently, flow has been for 8 days. Had minimal spotting last month and no flow.I plan to call my OB/GYN Monday, 5/17/21. I plan to call OB/GYN in the morning.

7.4.2021 – Tinnitus - Left ear. Chronic, constant

Vascular neoplasm, Coital bleeding and Hysterectomy

1.23.2021 – Seemed like redness had gone away, then it came back and got pretty red at the sight of injection and was a bit itchy. I may have just missed that it was still red though, that it hadnt completely gone away. Barely red anymore.

2.20.2021 – After second vaccine- I had some arm pain without redness, and some fatigue. The next day I had mild nausea, really fatigued and for a few hours a fever of 100.5-100.7 which resolved and never came back after taking 200 mg of ibuprofen once.

8.7.2021 – Post Coital bleeding. Vascular lesion in cervix and cysts on ovaries. Having Hysterectomy. Saw gynecologist -Doubt its vaccine related

2.6.2022 – Cyst on ovary- Had to have a hysterectomy- all benign issues This is just to keep you informed of all changes

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Rheumatoid arthritis and Ocular hyperemia

2.10.2021 – Sore throat & mild earache

2.11.2021 – Little sire throat still & mild earache same side throat is sore

2.13.2021 – Sore throat still. Ear pain from prior days is feeling better.

2.14.2021 – Flushed feeling

3.2.2021 – Back pain different than my usual. I just got vaccine 25 minutes ago

3.4.2021 – Very itchy red eyes

3.5.2021 – Still having itchy eyes

4.1.2021 – After 2nd vaccine i noticed swollen lymph node in neck. Same side of injection site. Was seeing my oncologist & he said they were seeing this in almost all of their patients. I have NHL & am currently in remission. My dr was not concerned over this

4.7.2021 – I have RA & Lupus & seem to be in a flare up. Ehi knows if related

4.13.2021 – Continue with increasing joint pain. As I have mentioned I do have lupus & RA so if related to vaccine idk. I haven't had a flare up in quite awhile

3.3.2022 – I have had more joint pain than usual, severe at times. Also difficulty sleeping (probably bc of the joint pain).

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Injection site discomfort and Somnolence

4.2.2021 – Only upon waking up...I detected some slight discomfort that was reminiscent of the ache you get at vaccination injection sites, but it was milder and sporadically distributed around my upper body. The strongest was at the injection site (high on left shoulder) yet very mild. I felt something similar oddly on the opposite side of my body along my right rib cage. Very mild. In the fingers of both hands and my right wrist. All very mild. As soon as I got up it all went away and there is not aching now, even at the injection sire where I can rub it and barely tell the exact spot of the injection. Other than that, nothing.

4.7.2021 – Possible fatigue; not certain. My daily activity is minimal. I am on the computer all day and all night. So I don't notice fatigue usually. However, in the past day I did do some things that should not have caused fatigue and I noticed that I was a bit fatigued. This is something that I would expect to be a consistent condition daily, possibly staring before my vaccination, possibly as a result of my vaccination. In any event, it is not easily noticeable in my normal daily activities due to general lack of physical activity.

4.9.2021 – Within six hours of waking up I felt sleepy again and began to nod off a few times.

Grip strength decreased, Mental impairment and Disorientation

5.11.2021 – Distorted thinking & fatigue may be connected to eating too much sugar & fats

6.5.2021 – Swollen glands under my jaw.

6.12.2021 – Distorted thinking process

7.3.2021 – I drop stuff all the time. At least 2 times before I can figure out how to pick it up. Cell phone, plastic anything, pens, I guess my grip has weakened since my covid vacc. I noticed it a little bit afterwards but it's gotten worse.

9.4.2021 – Sore throat, chills, headache started yesterday morning but feeling better today

Extrasystoles, Influenza like illness and Chest pain

1.30.2021 – Just kind of wiped out. Not sure its related

1.31.2021 – Flu like symptoms with chest congestion. Using inhaler and nebulizer plus Tylenol. Starting to feel some better. Is this from the vaccine?

2.1.2021 – Just kind of wiped out but so much better. If this is an indicator then thank God for the vaccine I would no fare well if I got the whole thing. I am going to be fine.

2.8.2021 – Shortness of breath lightheadedness and some chest pain.

2.22.2021 – My heart is skipping beats so Im pretty weak

8.27.2021 – Congestion and cough. This is my usual I think. I have trouble with asthma from time to time. My regular doctor

Stress at work, Poor quality sleep and Nephrolithiasis

2.16.2021 – Had chills and 100.9 fever the day after 2nd shot, lasted several hours but was fine the next morning. Somewhat tired two days.

10.28.2021 – Got the moderna booster two days ago. Yesterday I had slight fever, achy joints and muscles, headache. Foggy brained! I slept and rested, took Tylenol. Better this morning.

10.29.2021 – Booster on Tuesday afternoon, active Thursday, back full steam Friday,

4.26.2022 – Raspy throat, possible cold

10.27.2022 – High blood pressure continuing following kidney stone mid summer. Had mild Covid Apri 26-May 7. Work stress, poor sleep.

Goitre, Thyroid mass and Injection site warmth

1.14.2021 – 7 days after vaccinated got a severe reaction at the site . Swollen and red and warm to touchwent tourgent care to see if side effect or cellulitis. Took Benadryl and ice packs on1/11 on 1/14 finally dissipating.

7.27.2021 – Thyroid nodule enlargement Consult

10.25.2021 – I'm concerned that the vaccine contributed an increase in my thyroid nidukes

1.24.2022 – Had a runny nose and aches tested positive for Covid on 12 Jan and tested Negative on the 19

Sciatica, Arthritis and Influenza like illness

4.8.2021 – Just had shot 1:15 minutes ago

4.15.2021 – Headache

4.22.2021 – Ukwn if related but had right knee surgeries in pst and after shot this knee and back where I have arthritis got worse and past 2 days right knee is very painful and swollen. Cant think of anything I did to aggravate it

5.22.2021 – Just major Sciatic pain that shoots all the way down my leg. But I had that in the past years ago but it came back now shortly after this shot not sure if its the cause

7.10.2021 – Went to doctor after husband and I were with flu like symptoms 2 weeks ago he lost taste and smell but very congested. No tests done other than strep culture which was negative. Treated us for sinus infections

Eyelid ptosis, Vascular pain and Ocular discomfort

3.7.2021 – Three hours after shot I had strange eyes tingling a d blurry red eyes. Went away within two hours

3.10.2021 – My eyes feel a little strange maybe dry or irritated

3.20.2021 – Very tired feel weak often out of breath walking which I didnt have a week ago as much

3.27.2021 – Dizzy stomach pains tired

4.19.2021 – More stuffy nose. My back worse but I have bad back snd Msybe allergies

6.6.2021 – Nerve pain down leg but Im thinking related to my bad baxk and spine. It is severe pain worse in one keg then other. Nerve pain but vascular part of it too. I do not think relayed to vaccine or Covid as is is my spine.

2.8.2022 – Some weakness in morning nit quite dizzy more like weak felt as if fall.

4.16.2022 – Shoulder back I believe Unrelated to any shots and my fourth was august 4 so unrelated.

6.9.2022 – Tingling down right firearm and hand probably unrelated to shot which was in left arm My regular muscular skeletal dr

9.8.2022 – Right eye lid drooping I'm sure not related to covid vaccine Eye dr office

Pleural effusion, Coronary artery bypass and Cardiac operation

3.30.2021 – About 2 hours after I got the shot I had severe chest pain my left arm and hand hurt plus my left jaw. It felt the same as when I had a heart attack in July 2020 due to a blood clot

4.7.2021 – Fever, chills,vomiting and diarrhea

4.28.2021 – My heart stents filled with blood clots and I am in the hospital currentlyMy stents were 99% cloggef

6.26.2021 – Chest pain

9.24.2021 – I had open heart surgery on July 5th and a triple bypass. Im still recovering and have had complications of fluid around my lungs drained twice and now swelling of my feet and leg where they removed my vein

Breast swelling, Breast pain and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

4.16.2021 – For 6 days after my first vaccine I had shooting pains in my left breast and chest. I also had persistent acid reflux, which I generally never have. Recently I got my period and my breast have been much, much more swollen and sore than usual.

4.24.2021 – Strong cramps in both calves; right foot numb for a few hours today

4.25.2021 – Right calf still feels weird...hard to describe...

4.30.2021 – Slightly sore right calf muscle, which is improving, left hand gets numb at times (this happened after the first dose as well)

5.9.2021 – Energy feels imbalanced. My legs feel very heavy and weak...cant seem to get back to a place where I feel normal energetically. Also had incredibly intense symptoms during my period - and it started about a week early.

5.15.2021 – Im extremely tired

7.25.2021 – Numb left hand and numb left side of face

4.25.2022 – Continued numb left side of face

Gastrointestinal pain, Lacrimation increased and Paranasal sinus discomfort

5.8.2021 – Headache, earache, fatigue, followed by gastrointestinal pain.

5.17.2021 – Fever of 99.8 yesterday after check-in when I reported 99.1 temp.

5.29.2021 – Headache, neck ache, sinus pressure, fatigue, sneezing, watery eyes

8.14.2021 – Headache, neck ache, ear pain, nausea

11.13.2021 – One week ago today I had sinus pressure, nasal drainage, nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue. No fever and felt better the next day. Felt back to normal within four days. Took a Walgreens Covid test the first day. Results were negative.

Oral disorder, Pyrexia and Oropharyngeal pain

5.19.2021 – Fever and dry cough. Taking Mucinex, which is helpful for my cough. Tylenol for the fever. I got Sick on the 13rh day after my second shot. Tested negative for covid. Sick for eight days now. Going for second covid test today

5.27.2021 – Lingering cough. I came down with a serious cough and a fever of 100 thirteen days after my second vaccine. I tested negative for covid.

7.28.2021 – Tongue lesion, sore throat for 2 months. Dry cough, exhaustion

Rotator cuff syndrome, Groin pain and Joint range of motion decreased

1.22.2021 – I think the shot brought out shingles. My shoulder armpit and under my biceps are very painful I am contacting my pcp I am calling my pcp on Monday for an appointment

1.23.2021 – I believe I have shingles I am taking valtrex for this my armpit is swollen and painful and under my biceps along my bra line and my right breast are sore to the touch and sore when moving Im also taking motrin

1.24.2021 – Right side of breast pain, armpit pain, right shoulder pain

1.25.2021 – Pain in right armpit joint and side of right breast swelling in right armpit I have a call in to my pcp waiting for a return call

1.26.2021 – My armpit is swollen my right shoulder joint hurts I have pain from my shower to my elbow crease along my right breast and around my bra strap my shoulder hurts when I try to do thing using my right arm

1.27.2021 – Still sore in armpit and shoulder and between armpit and right breast and along bra line on right side but less than I have been feeling since the shot. I have been taking Valtrex twice daily 1 gram per dose for shingles which I believe came from the vaccine. I am feeling better today.

2.3.2021 – My right armpit is still sore but less sore than it was. I still get some random pain down my right arm and into my right breast and around my back along my bra line

2.13.2021 – Armpit pain and a little swelling in the injection side

2.14.2021 – Armpit pain

3.10.2021 – Headaches, fatigue, armpit and right groin pain. These symptoms are lingering since my vaccines. I have scheduled an office appointment with my pcp to discuss these symptoms.

5.13.2021 – I still have constant armpit, shoulder, upper back and right breast pain from this injection. I also get some left armpit pain and right groin pain occasionally. The am going to see my gynecologist for further follow up.

2.10.2022 – I have developed calcific tendinitis in my right shoulder due to the inflammation from the vaccination shots it is painful and limits my range of motion I have had to receive a steroid injection a few months ago for this pain that wakes me at night Orthopedic appointment

Hyperesthesia, Intervertebral disc protrusion and Upper respiratory tract congestion

2.4.2021 – Back pain and neck pain. Generalized hyperaesthesia, foggie-brained, tired

2.5.2021 – Fever of 102 last night which broke at 10pm PST (28 hrs post injection)

2.17.2021 – Insomnia, with very poor thermal regulation. I will get too hot and too cold and very fast cycles during the night. Additionally, I had headache and nausea for parts of the day to days in a row in the last week. Today I have a headache.

2.24.2021 – Headache

3.11.2021 – Bulging thoracic disk 3 days ago. Acute episode. Now moderate to severe presumably compensatory neck stiffness.

5.5.2021 – Calf cramping,severe; depression, moderate; irritable bowel and constipation and gas.

1.3.2022 – Upper Respiratory congestion, cough, sneeze, and sore throat.

4.6.2022 – Joint pain