Their Stories

Dental operation, Trigger finger and Sciatica

12.25.2020 – Left knee

1.5.2021 – Minor joint pain to right thumb and left knee My appointment is Thursday 1/7/21

9.29.2021 – A little warm for small amount of time at the injection site.

10.13.2021 – Slight soreness in shoulder at injection site but very minimal not effecting my activities or work

11.10.2021 – Wisdom tooth surgery, trigger finger, blood pressure slightly up. None of these repeated to vaccines Doctor office visit

9.23.2022 – Very minor ache to site and tiny bump very small

9.24.2022 – Very minor to site

10.12.2022 – Sciatic pain. Could be body adjusting back to work post surgery

11.2.2022 – Flare up of sciatica Placed out of work for a few days and given pain med and anti inflammatory

Lymphadenopathy and Headache

5.31.2021 – A few headaches

6.7.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in left side lower neck/upper shoulder

6.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on left side lower neck/shoulder on side of injection

6.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in n left side by lower neck/upper shoulder on same side as injection. Swelling slightly down from yesterday.

6.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on lower neck/upper shouldering left side, same side as injection

6.11.2021 – Slight swelling of lymph nodes on lower neck/upper shoulder on left side (same side as injection). Swelling is less today than before

6.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on lower neck/upper shoulder on left side (same side as injection). Has gone down a little

Fall, Muscle tightness and Dry mouth

2.17.2021 – I got shot #1 on 02/12/2021 @ 4:35 pm. That evening, my arm muscle felt tight. Next morning it was sore when I reached up. By next day that was gone. Arm felt normal. That was only reaction I have felt so far.

3.13.2021 – Lower back pain, whooshing pounding sound in my ears (I have Tinitis)

3.14.2021 – All residual symptoms are much improved

10.26.2021 – I had several symptoms 24-48 hrs following booster injection but they have subsided as of today: fever 99.9, joint pain, tiredness, arm sore at injection site w raised red 2 inch area and now itchy

10.28.2021 – My knees hurt I think due to a fall over 2 weeks ago but when I got my booster shot, my knees hurt a lot more along w other joints. Most of my joints feel back to normal now except my knees that were quite bruised from the fall.

10.29.2021 – Knees still hurt

1.22.2022 – On Jan 12, 2022, I woke up w nasal congestion, runny nose, an upper back spasm, bit more tired than usual as the day progressedunable to get an at-home COVID test. I felt better in 3 days. Very fast recovery for me! Colds last 2 weeks usually.

4.22.2022 – I have a lower backache for 5 days b4 getting this vaccine and spring pollen allergies

4.23.2022 – Lower back ache (had b4 the vaccination)

4.24.2022 – My spring allergy symptoms are still active but my vaccine related symptoms are much improved

9.26.2022 – Fever resolved overnight, dry mouth

9.27.2022 – Dry mouth reported yesterday is improving

10.8.2022 – Joints and muscles feel achy

12.24.2022 – I had cataract surgery Dr office then Surgi-Center

Hypoacusis, Glossodynia and Pharyngeal swelling

3.19.2021 – Metal taste in mouth immediately after getting shot. Metal taste went away fairly quickly. Throat felt different a few mins after shot like a little swollen and dry. Voice sounds little different. This continues. No issues with breathing. Home Oximeter says 100% oxygen level done at approx 640pm.

3.20.2021 – Face looks a little puffy today. My oximeter reading 100%.

4.3.2021 – On Wed & Thurs this week...had tingling on tip of tongue. On Thurs...in aftn, tingling of tongue stopped & had tingling of face (on cheeks) and a little bit on lips. Next day (Fri), all this stopped. Sat (1am), little sore 1 side tongue after brushin

5.22.2021 – Muffled hearing (comes and goes) and abdominal aches and discomfort (comes and goes). Doc office visits (ENT doc and Gastro doc)..

Amnesia, Specialist consultation and Dysphagia

12.29.2020 – I kept waking up last nite every hour

12.30.2020 – Possible facial paralysis, weakness and memory loss with confusion. Sore Throat. Nurse Visit (b)(6) seen by PA

1.1.2021 – Runny nose and feeling really tired . Do you respond to or comments

1.3.2021 – Runny nose , eyes burn . Sore throat very tired

1.4.2021 – Runny nose , eyes burning

1.11.2021 – Headaches

1.29.2021 – I have to keep swallowing over an hour after getting vaccine. It could because I took a Benadryl after vaccine

1.30.2021 – Very tired

1.31.2021 – Stuffy nose and runny nose, weak loss of taste and smell

2.1.2021 – Sore throat and throat feels swollen

2.2.2021 – Its strange should I be feeling this way since last Friday when I got my vaccine I already missed 2 days of work

2.3.2021 – Sob, weak, stuffy and runny nose

2.4.2021 – Still not feeling like myself , a little depressed. Depression happened with the 1st vaccine also

2.26.2021 – Really tired since vaccines

7.30.2021 – Headaches , Hurting chest

Swelling, Hypertension and Hypoesthesia

3.31.2021 – Blood Pressure a little high

4.2.2021 – Blood Preasurr is a little high & Arm is numb some

4.3.2021 – blood pressure is a little high. & a little numb & a smalle bunch on the side of the left neck !

4.5.2021 – blood Preasure is a little high , Arm is numb sometimes, Neck is a little swollen, Breaking out in to a rash on neck !

4.6.2021 – blood Preasure is a little high, Arm is numb sometimes , Neck is a little swollen , Breaking out on Neck !

4.14.2021 – Still nauseous & still have chills when I get nauseous & also have head aches & also have some dizzy spells & its still sore where the shot went & I still itch on neck , shoulder, chest & neck is still little swollen!

5.19.2021 – Swelling in neck , Blood Preasure is a little high

5.20.2021 – Swelling on neck. & Blood Pressure is a little high !

5.21.2021 – Swelling on my neck. & Blood Pressure is a little high. !

5.24.2021 – Neck is still swollen. , Blood Pressure is a little high

Acne, Rash erythematous and Contusion

4.17.2021 – Slight bruise on injection site

4.18.2021 – Bruise around injection site is green and slightly larger than yesterday, but no pain

4.19.2021 – The bruise is still there. Same size, no pain

4.20.2021 – My bruise seems larger than yesterday, but still no pain

4.21.2021 – My greenish bruise is mostly gone, but has now been replaced by a 2 and a half inch red rash near injection site

4.28.2021 – Very bad rash on injection site. I went to pharmacy and was told this was normal a week after getting Moderna vaccination. Rash was mildly sore and itched. I did not take any medication. Rash dissolved within two days afterwards.

6.2.2021 – I woke up two days ago and suddenly felt a minor pain in the exact spot where I received the vaccination. It feels like I have been punched in my arm.

6.23.2021 – A small pimple has appeared as of today, in exact place I had the vaccinations. No itch or rash accompanies.

5.17.2022 – Chills

5.24.2022 – Diarrhea

5.31.2022 – Diarrhea, some minor aches in area vaccination was received

6.7.2022 – Mild diarrhea

11.1.2022 – I tested positive for covid

Injection site swelling, Edema peripheral and Injection site pain

12.26.2020 – Sore throat, mild symptoms

1.12.2021 – The area around my armpit is very swollen. It's been swollen since yesterday. It feels like my lymph nodes are swollen and it just feels like it's going to burst.

1.13.2021 – There is still swelling around the area where I got my shot and under my armpit where my lymph nodes are

1.14.2021 – Still having swelling under my armpit and muscle pain around the area where my shot is

1.16.2021 – Still swelling in my lymph nodes

1.17.2021 – Still some swelling under the armpit

1.10.2022 – I got my third shot and my lymph nodes are swollen.

Injection site warmth, Peripheral swelling and Edema peripheral

2.10.2021 – There is significant pain and redness at the injection site. My upper arm is red and very warm to the touch. The pain has spread down to my elbow and over to my armpit. This reaction differs from my previous dose.

2.11.2021 – Arm and underarm area still swollen and sore. Large red patch spreading downward from injection site, about the same size as yesterday, but may have spread slightly. Feels itchy and burning.

Dyskinesia, Osteoarthritis and Head discomfort

6.12.2021 – Body tremors head pain and pressure body weakness leg muscle jerking lightheaded. Tightness under rib age. All comes in waves. going on for One month After extensive testing physicians have not been able to identify my medical problem.

9.11.2021 – My osteoarthritis and body myalgia that I have had for several years have suddenly increased in intensity for the past month. Headaches and neck pains have increased.

Joint swelling, Insomnia and Arthralgia

3.25.2021 – Hard to know whether this is due to Covid or just my usual tired, achy body.

3.29.2021 – Dizziness (note: I have MS)

3.30.2021 – Dizziness

4.7.2021 – Fatigue and dizziness yesterday. Allergy season is starting and also Ive had bad insomnia lately. Stayed home from work the last two days.

8.23.2021 – Intense pain and mild swelling in my right hand knuckles (same side as injection) came on suddenly last night, was relieved by Tylenol and was better by morning.

8.24.2021 – Could be due to MS

Bowel movement irregularity, Abdominal pain lower and Syncope

2.17.2021 – Pain was intense starting 26 hours after 1st dose. Also had chills the 2nd night. Temp was 96.4 - 96.7 at the time.

2.19.2021 – An indigestion from my chest thru stomach, front and back. Started yesterday right before dinner. Went away by morning. Just started up again before dinner.

2.21.2021 – My previous heartburn was caused by caffeine, not that I have changed my routine. Has anyone else had problems with caffeine after the Moderna vaccine?

3.7.2021 – After having indigestion since 4 days after my first Moderna dose, on Fri. I developed severe Paine in my lower abdomen and chills. It was still there the next morning and I had the feeling of vomiting or passing out, which never happened. Low grade.

10.28.2021 – Within 10 hours of receiving the booster, I had severe chills and body ache and headache. I took Tylenol at bedtime which helped. The symptoms slowly disappeared the next day.

Nasal mucosal discoloration, Sinus disorder and Sinusitis

1.29.2021 – Runny nose Covid test

5.1.2021 – Several weeks (26 days approximately) of a runny nose, had to go on antibiotics to get rid of it. Initially had sore throat, cough as well

7.30.2021 – Starting 6/24 developed a sinus infection with bright yellow snot, runny nose, headache and pain when lowering head below heart. Had to go on antibiotics to get better.

4.25.2022 – Cough, low grade fever, sneezing, runny nose

7.26.2022 – Sinus issues, runny nose, cough

Anaphylaxis treatment, Angiedema and Swollen tongue

2.13.2021 – I had a reaction, I had to go to ER from vaccine place. I had angioedema - my throat, tongue and lips became swollen.

2.14.2021 – I spent a few hours in the ER yesterday after my vaccine. 8 minutes after vaccine I had swelling of my lips, tongue and throat. EMT on site gave me Benadryl, epinephrine and iv soldumedrol. Ambulance took me to ER, I had iv pepcide in ER. I stayed in ER for hours until allergic reaction was brought under control.

2.15.2021 – My tongue is still a little swollen and I feel throat pressure due to reaction after vaccine on 2/13.

Squamous cell carcinoma, Basal cell carcinoma and Dysphonia

1.29.2021 – I do feel like a nap but not sure if that's from the shot or just because I had a busy day yesterday and this morning.

5.22.2021 – Think I caught a flu like cold. My son had it first. Aches, runny nose, ran low grade fever for a couple of days, hoarse. Better now. Started onTue. Am better today. Didn't stop me totally but did much less, rested more.

2.22.2022 – Basal cell carcinoma on arm and squamous cell on leg Outpatient surgery

Lymph node palpable, Limb discomfort and Hypersensitivity

4.16.2021 – Arm numbness and heaviness

4.17.2021 – Lung/bronchial tightness when deep breathing

4.20.2021 – Lymph nodes at collarbone on left side (shot side) are swollen. Palpable and visible swelling.

4.21.2021 – Lymph nodes at collar bone on shot side are still swollen. Less visible, still palpable.

4.22.2021 – Swollen lymph node at collarbone on left side-shot side. Palpable.

5.28.2021 – allergic reaction-extremely itchy skin rash that traveled over torso, arms, neck for 48 hours. No new foods, medicines, or environmental stimulus could be correlated.

7.17.2021 – Ibuprofen allergy

Injection site swelling, Injection site erythema and Lymphadenopathy

8.24.2021 – I should have said before. My left lymph node just above my clavicle is hugely swollen like last time. Same side as the shot. Had Ultrasounds last time no cancer Took about 6 weeks to reduce to normal. I expect the same this time

8.25.2021 – The red/swollen area on my arm is 2 below injection & roughly 3x3. Lymph node above clavicle still swollen

8.26.2021 – Swollen lymph node above clavicle still large

8.27.2021 – Swollen lymph node remains unchanged

Tooth extraction, Tooth infection and Wheezing

3.30.2021 – Sinus congestion, cough, wheezing.

4.16.2021 – I have a prexisting nerve issue in my left wrist. Since the 2nd shot it has been super flared up and I have had limited use of my left hand/forearm. This is outside of the usual shot injection site pain.

4.20.2021 – My nerve flare up in injection arm has completely subsided. Thought it would be good to know it lasted 5/6 days

4.28.2021 – Cold symptoms

5.26.2021 – General fatigue.

7.15.2021 – Terrible fatigue. Unable to stay awake.

4.15.2022 – Pulled tooth due to infection. Sinus infectiotion likely caused by the flu Dental

Body temperature increased, Asthma and Abdominal discomfort

9.21.2021 – For the first two days after my shot, I had a fever of 100 to 101, chills, a savage headache and pain everywhere. On the third day I woke up feeling fine

4.14.2022 – Note: This was my fourth shot and I had it on April 7 so my answers are from that date

5.12.2022 – I had a runny nose and a headache for a couple of days.

10.13.2022 – My normal temp is 97.5 so this temp was higher

10.14.2022 – Temp was up last night but normal 97.2 this morning

10.16.2022 – No

10.25.2022 – A little asthma and coughing (probably just allergies). Used my inhaler.

Respiratory symptom, Impaired work ability and Viral infection

6.4.2021 – None

6.8.2021 – Because I signed up late, and the symptoms I experience have been off from what your list provides. Im now thinking it may be appropriate to share. Within 7 hours post injection I developed moderate stomach cramps. That lasted I experienced were different from your list. Initially I had moderate stomach cramps about 7 hours post injection. The following day I had moderate nausea, lasting about 24 hours. Since then Ive experienced lose stool through today. Yesterday afternoon I experienced a horrible, nasty taste in my mouth right after a significant and overwhelming bout of nausea lasting about an hour. The bad taste is still present and unsure if relate d .

6.16.2021 – Bad migraine yesterday, bad sore throat, today symptoms milder, headache with moderate sore throat

6.30.2021 – Have a bad viral infection

9.16.2021 – Last week I was sick AGAIN and out of work two days before a weekend. Severe sore throat, and the usual URI symptoms. I tested negative again (which is good but Ive never been sick like this before). Im still fighting its virus but improving

6.16.2022 – I contracted COVID. I did not get a booster. Became symptomatic on June 5, 2022 and have had a continuous fever since day one.

Urine uric acid increased, Parathyroid tumor benign and Neuralgia

1.23.2021 – Itchy throat possibly cedar allergy

1.25.2021 – Sore throat

2.17.2021 – On 2/13 experienced aches, fever and headache. On 2/14 experienced aches.

8.13.2021 – Nerve pain and lose of strength in left arm

9.30.2021 – No Physical therapy

10.25.2021 – A very fine rash across my upper chest. This happened after shot #2, also, but I didn't think anything of it. May not be related

3.21.2022 – Increased problems with blood sugar levels and high Uric acid in urine Diabetic specialist

9.20.2022 – Parathyroid adenoma Office visit, extensive blood work, various scans, scheduling surgery

Hypersensitivity, Feeling hot and Arthralgia

1.14.2021 – Left shoulder painful. Feels like I fell on it or was kicked in the upper arm.

1.22.2021 – The pain was worst 1/21/21. Very hot. My family wanted me to go to hospital. I have allergies and was given my shot for that Tuesday. Not sure if that was a cause. If some one can get back to me but is an allergy injection the same as a vaccination? I am wondering if that caused this flair up. Thanks.

8.20.2022 – Head ache, sore throat, cough body aches. Low grade fever, runny nose.

Heart rate irregular, Blood pressure increased and Gastrointestinal disorder

3.19.2021 – Sore throat

3.20.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on my neck last night and this morning. Better now at 4 pm.

4.9.2021 – Dizzy and low heartbeats per minute--under 60 bpm.

4.17.2021 – My arm was swollen and my hand was numb

4.30.2021 – Ive been dizzy and lightheaded a bit.

5.15.2021 – Numbness in my right hand, which is worse at times.

7.16.2021 – My blood pressure is up.

10.15.2021 – High blood pressure

12.4.2021 – On 12/1/21, I had a fever of 101.5 and Intestinal symptoms. I tested negative for COVID on 11/25 and 12/1.

12.17.2022 – Not Covid-related

Herpes simplex, Oral herpes and Nausea

4.9.2021 – I have had breakout of cold sores HSV a couple of days after my first vaccine and another breakout a few days after my second covid vaccine. I have not had a breakout for 2 years before my covid vaccines. I feel the vaccine caused the out break.

4.30.2021 – I have continued to have outbreaks of herpes (HSV1, HSV2) since my first covid vaccine. One or two sores with appear under my nose, or genital, then they heal. But in a couple of weeks I will get another one. My ONLY prior outbreak was 3 years ago.

10.6.2021 – Very painful injection, this time. Firs

10.27.2021 – I had a breakout of cold sore HSV. This happened on the 9th day after the covid vaccine. This also happened on my other two covid vaccines,,but the breakouts were only 2-3 days after the vaccines. I had not had an HSV outbreak for 3 years.

12.21.2022 – Tiredness, nausea

General symptom, Stress and Eczema

12.30.2020 – Eczema area has reddened and raised. Could be attributed to stress as well.

12.31.2020 – Could be the weather. Also dealing with my Dad's loss to Covid. Also I have 2 patients dx with Covid. One is DNR.

1.27.2021 – Metallic taste since 1-26. Rash is my eczema area on forehead and redness in both check areas. I documented every thing I was going thru since 3pm yesterday, day of dosage given

1.28.2021 – Lower back pain started last night. Its a constant pain. Feels like labor pain. Have taken Tylenol .

7.27.2021 – Unknowingly fully exposed to pos case on 7-10-21. Drive to Virginia for vacation. Friend had pos test on 7-13-21. Left VA on 7-14-21. Had both tests on 7-15-21. Even though Im vaccinated, it hit me fast. I was showing symptoms on 7-14-21. PCP office express care

12.22.2021 – Basically, the arm of the injection site- muscular area is bothersomenot would I consider pain

Abdominal distension, Dyspepsia and Insomnia

2.18.2021 – malaise, fatigue, fever max 100.8 (normal 97.5), bloated stomach, heartburn Sat 13 Feb nite thru Mon 15 Feb nite. Dr auth C-19 nose swab test on Mon 1100. Result 'not indicated rptd on wed. Recheded Shot 2 for wed 24 Feb Dr ofc driveby c19 test

2.25.2021 – sore left arm below inj site

2.26.2021 – mild sore arm below inj site- less than yesterday

3.1.2021 – slight nausea after waking but subsided after eating. fatigue probably due to short night's sleep.

3.24.2021 – cold-like sore throat, stuffy nose starting last nite. This am normal temp & oxygenation, BP 130/65p52 higher than my normal below 120.

Lymph node pain, Chills and Lymphadenopathy

4.19.2021 – Armpit lymph node discomfort/mild pain; first on left side (left side injection) and later on right side also

4.20.2021 – Armpit lymph node discomfort, but less than yesterday

5.18.2021 – I am reporting late but after dose 2 and prior to today had injection site soreness, fever, chills, headache, fatigue (day after) and swollen armpit lymph nodes (3 days after).

12.4.2021 – Swollen armpit lymph node on shot side

12.6.2021 – Injection side armpit lymph node swelling (mild)

Night sweats, Injection site pain and Chills

2.7.2021 – Area around injection site a little sore to touch, just since last night. Haven't even noticed it until now. Not bad at all.

2.15.2021 – The night of my last check-in, a week ago, the arm where I had the injection started itching and was very red and warm around the injection site. I put hydrocortisone cream on it. It gradually got better as the week went on, and today it is clear.

3.6.2021 – Some chills then sweating at night each night since vaccines.

Hypotension, Eye pain and Body temperature increased

12.25.2020 – Sneezing and mild nasal congestion (not sure if related to vaccine)

1.13.2021 – Injection site previously had no pain after a couple of day. Late last week had new sore was at the Injection site. Self limiting and wasn't intolerable

1.21.2021 – Dizziness/vertigo. Low blood pressure ear pain eyes pain back pain general malaise and weakness

1.22.2021 – Had T max 100.8 during night than woke up with T- 96. Swollen lymph nodes. Stabbing Pain in the opposite arm of the injection site Was sitting in bed last night and had different sharp stabbing pains in a different area of head (not same as previous headache ) and shooting pain in opposite arm

2.3.2021 – Fatigue and exacerbation of auto immune disease (ulcerative colitis )

Injection site discomfort, Sinus disorder and Lymph node pain

3.27.2021 – At the site, its not pain full but noticeable.

3.28.2021 – Not pain at injection site, but an ache. I can still feel the site when I lift my arm. Probably from the way I received the shot from nurse

3.29.2021 – Might be sinus. I took two Advil. I feel fine now.

1.22.2022 – In the arm I received my shot, my Lymph noded in the pit of my arm is very swollen, golf ball or a little bigger. I'm watching it to see if it gets bigger

1.23.2022 – The lymph node In my arm pit, on the arm I received my shot is still swallow and tender to pressure but not as swallow as 01/23/22.

1.24.2022 – Lymph node in my arm that received shot is still sore and swollen. The swelling is going done each day.

1.25.2022 – Lymph node in arm pit of injection arm is still sore and swallow but the swelling is decreasing every day.

1.26.2022 – Lymph node is still a little swollen but not as bad as originally.

1.28.2022 – Slight swelling in lymph node of the arm that received the shot, But down from original injection date.