Their Stories

Muscle atrophy, Brain fog and Feeling hot

3.31.2021 – Just a little soreness in the area where the shot was placed

4.1.2021 – Just a little tired but its also warmer today than the usual weather which is why I didnt want to just add fatigue, its so minute like yesterday

10.19.2021 – Had a few days where I was feeling randomly under the weather so I'm not sure as to why or if I might have contacted COVID again during those times.

10.26.2021 – I also got the flu shot about an inch away at the same time and two other shots on the opposite arm so it might be the effects of all that

5.2.2022 – Just a little brain fog since the day of the shot through still today

5.3.2022 – Just a little brain fog, that's all

10.31.2022 – I've been experiencing muscle atrophy, numbness to my arms and legs, joints, and fingers.

Body temperature increased, Injection site pain and Nasopharyngitis

2.3.2021 – Since the injection, the only (very mild) pain is when I over-extend my forearm or am touched at the injection site, and so I do not lie on this arm yet.

2.7.2021 – Im going to opt out of these check-ins, as I have been % normal for a few days now. Thank you !

4.25.2022 – (I went very calmly to receive this booster shot.

7.18.2022 – On Juneteenth (June 19), 2022 I had one-day of Covid symptoms: 100.4 temperature ?? and mild, but whole body aches. I had already begun to have a mild, nose-blowing cold a few days earlier, with a mild cough. I tested negative at home on 6-20th

Injection site mass, Mobility decreased and Peripheral swelling

2.10.2021 – Lump at injection site

2.13.2021 – Still have a lump at injection site

2.14.2021 – Still small lump at injection site

2.15.2021 – Sorry Im so late. Injection site still sore.

2.17.2021 – Site area still sore

3.2.2021 – Just got the shot 5 minutes ago

3.3.2021 – Hard to lift my arm. Feel nauseous but havent gotten sick yet

3.7.2021 – The symptoms could be caused by an interaction with the medications I am on

3.8.2021 – Cant explain it But I feel rotten legs are swollen and just dont feel right

3.16.2021 – Nausea Didnt have that before .

4.15.2021 – I feel like Im getting the flu. I dont think Its related.

Hysterectomy, Rash macular and Vaginal hemorrhage

3.2.2021 – Sniffles

3.3.2021 – Sniffle s

3.6.2021 – Lots of snot. Really stuffy

3.13.2021 – Strange rash appeared on my knee. Blotches. Headache.

4.2.2021 – I have severe hip joint and shoulder joint pain on my left side. I have CRPS of my lower left limb. The vaccine was given on right arm.

4.11.2021 – Strange rash on bottoms of both feet

4.16.2021 – Two times now I have had severe bone pain imy femurs

4.23.2021 – I have CRPS. I always have health concerns

4.30.2021 – I began to spot. I had a hysterectomy so I find this unusual.

3.19.2022 – Cannot smell. Tired

Nodule, Mobility decreased and Ear pain

3.19.2021 – Felt a bit fatigued in morning when I woke up but went away after I showered

3.20.2021 – No

3.21.2021 – A dull pain started yesterday in the ball of my right foot which was not worth reporting yesterday. Today it is extremely painful and can barely walk on it. I cannot attribute this to any activity or prior injury or diet!!! I simply have never experienced this before.

3.22.2021 – Ball of my right foot still hurting as I mentioned before. Also today developed runny nose since I woke up.

3.23.2021 – None!!! :)

4.8.2021 – Ear ache

Oxygen saturation decreased, Painful respiration and Asthma

1.8.2021 – I always have some of these symptoms, nothing is out of the ordinary.

1.9.2021 – Had a rash before the shot, from a knee brace.

1.10.2021 – Nothing unusual, I have chronic conditions.

1.14.2021 – Nothing out of my normal levels of pain and discomfort.

1.21.2021 – Im having some pain with breathing and some lower than usual o2 readings. Hit my long-acting inhaler (Symbicort) and its fine after.

1.27.2021 – I often have these symptoms, nothing unusual.

2.9.2021 – Hives/rash on upper back and torso. Asthma symptoms.

Burnout syndrome, Sick leave and Post-traumatic stress disorder

4.2.2021 – Pre-Op Hernia

4.5.2021 – Soon-to-be-repaired Hernia

4.6.2021 – Hernia

4.14.2021 – Post Op, Laproscopic Hernia Repair the morning of Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Outpatient Day Surgery

4.28.2021 – Recuperating from surgery on April 14, 2021

4.29.2021 – Post-Op Hernia Repair (April 14, 2021)

4.30.2021 – Body temperature back to normal as of this morning.

5.1.2021 – Recuperating from April 14 surgery.

5.2.2021 – Slowly regaining more physical movement after surgery.

5.3.2021 – Working on becoming more physically active after April 14 surgery.

5.4.2021 – I increased my physical activity today.

5.5.2021 – Regaining more strength with more movement after April 14, 2021 operation.

7.28.2021 – On Friday, July 23, 2021 I was sent home due to heat exhaustion. Today my primary care physician cleared me to return to work tomorrow, Thursday July 29. Infection was ruled out through blood work and physical examination. Life stress a factor.

5.6.2022 – Tiredness Primary Health Care Provider Clinic

5.27.2022 – I've been diagnosed with psychological burn out. Since May 03, 2022 I have been on medical leave from work. My return to work date is yet to determined.. An in home visit from a social worker with the local county human services department.

5.31.2022 – On medical leave diagnosed with psychological burn out. Clinic of Primary Care Provider

6.24.2022 – PTSD. I consider this condition unrelated to the COVID vaccination. I have been seeing a therapist and physician for the PTSD.

12.28.2022 – This last week I had my annual eye exam. My cataracts have slightly progressed. The very beginning of macular degeneration has been newly diagnosed for me.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Hypersomnia and Balance disorder

9.22.2021 – Constant sinus issues. More than normal for me. Nose runs constantly. Most likely allergies.

10.2.2021 – Feel faint at times

10.4.2021 – Felt feverish then broke out in a slight sweat. After that I felt a bit better and could get out of bed. Symptoms are improving daily.

10.5.2021 – Dizziness

10.19.2021 – Fatigue

11.2.2021 – Fatigue; constant runny nose, worsening balance, tinnitus more intense.

11.10.2021 – Diarrhea

12.28.2021 – Excessive sleep. Non stop runny nose. Fatigue. Occasional/intermittent chills. Dizziness, balance issue. Cannot leave my house without assistance. COVID test as outpatient/drive through

3.29.2022 – Chronic fatigue with erratic sleep pattern

Skin reaction, Intermenstrual bleeding and Vomiting

4.15.2021 – Sore throat. Vomited once after eating salmon for lunch. But, I feel normal besides that. No other issues.

4.27.2021 – Some irregular spotting.

10.15.2022 – I think I've developed lichen striatus (3 linear short strands) on my top left shoulder and back on the arm I received the covid booster. Online photos of lichen striatus are extremely similar to my cutaneous reaction on my shoulder/back.

10.20.2022 – I feel 100%. But, I think I have lichen striatus.

Panic attack, Influenza and Heart rate increased

3.26.2021 – Lymph node swollen at neck same side as vaccine 10 days post vaccine

4.3.2021 – Lymph node swelling in neck right side, same side as shot

4.4.2021 – Lymph node pain/swelling right side; same side at shot

4.5.2021 – Right side of neck lymph node pain/swelling. Same side as shot.

4.6.2021 – Right side neck lymph node swelling; same side as shot

4.7.2021 – Right side lymph node swelling; same side as shot

4.8.2021 – Lymph node swelling (no more pain) right side, same side as shot

4.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node LEFT side along with the remaining one on the right side. Right side one nearly normal now.

9.30.2021 – Lymph nodes on neck swelled after having gone down. They swelled bigger this time. Theyve gone down mostly. This lasted a couple of weeks. I also experienced several panic attacks in a 3 week period in Jul/Aug.

4.1.2022 – Had COVID last week of January 2022

10.14.2022 – Exhaustion and headaches. Continued lymph node swelling both sides of neck, worse than with initial two vaccines.

11.4.2022 – But if headache, feel nauseous, and tired

12.23.2022 – Flu A, periodic rapid heartbeat, swelling of lymph nodes in neck

Cervical discharge, Sensory loss and Cyanosis

3.9.2021 – Darker urine, lymph node swelling and itchiness behind ear opposite the side of injection, sore lymph nodes at back head base of skull

4.3.2021 – Blue/black toes, ice cold fingers and toes but no pain or loss of sensation, light headedness, difficulty sleeping

4.4.2021 – Pain and swelling in armpit on same arm as injection

4.16.2021 – Easily winded, shortness of breath, freezing cold toes

4.24.2021 – Ears ringing, toes and feet freezing cold

7.2.2021 – Joint inflammation and severe pain in neck and knee. Weakness and tingling in left arm related to neck pain. Torn meniscus in absence of injury or any clear cause. 6 inch x 4 inch bruising beneath skin on lower abdomen in absence of force trauma.

8.29.2021 – Swollen very painful lymph node in armpit, same side as injection

8.30.2021 – Very swollen painful lymph node in armpit same arm as injection

8.31.2021 – Sore very painful swollen lymph node under armpit same arm as injection

9.11.2021 – Pain in elbow on same arm as vaccine

9.25.2021 – Fatigue, brain fog, uterine lining tissue discharge

2.27.2022 – Persistent joint pain and inflammation in wrists, elbows, hands, and lower back. Painful tender soft tissue in lower front part of neck. Swollen tender lymph nodes in armpit.

Muscular weakness, Arthralgia and Fatigue

5.25.2021 – Headache is same past 3 days no change

5.26.2021 – My hand where I got shot seems tired since morning

5.27.2021 – Headache has subsided and Arm where I got shot still feels tired

5.28.2021 – Headache still persists

6.15.2021 – Headache still persists and do get joint pains on and off..it stays for some time and then goes off .headache is everyday and joint pains are 2 to 3 times a week since my 2nd dose of vaccination Went to see PCP

6.25.2021 – Headache and body aches start any time and goes away any time.

Halo vision, Angiopathy and Uterine leiomyoma

3.13.2021 – Temporarily flushed face, brain fog

3.14.2021 – Emotional

3.15.2021 – Short ringing in ear this morning, ache behind eyes, halo headache

3.16.2021 – Short ringing in ear, some sinus (allergens are high here, so may be unrelated), stomach ache was short-lived

3.18.2021 – Menstrual spotting (too early in cycle) last night, ringing in ear for a few seconds

3.19.2021 – Have forgotten to report: Heightened anxiety level since getting vaccine, some minor possibly vascular oddness (tenderness near blood vessels at joints) sometimes

3.28.2021 – I had some discomfort in my stomach area. The heightened anxiety continued, as did some of the fatigue and muscle aches. Things seem to have improved, however.

4.5.2021 – Headache, continued heightened anxiety

4.11.2021 – still high anxiety levels, heavier menstruation (first since vaccine), dull ache in side at times (possibly muscular, though), some joint aches, allergies (sinus)Some of this is certainly unrelated, but am providing info, just in case

4.19.2021 – Heightened anxiety, Joint aches, Tender fingertips, Tinnitus (left), Odd face sensation, Tension/sinus headache w/pain behind eye, Shoulder/neck tension, mild sinus congestion, Vein in left thumb felt more, Some dizziness, Temporary nausea

4.29.2021 – Not new, but still joint aches, tinnitus, and some other issues

9.13.2021 – Migraine

10.31.2021 – I could not update it, but the evening of the shit, my fave became flushed (red, tight, hot) for a few hours

11.2.2021 – a bit of lethargy

11.6.2021 – Began menstrual bleeding on day 17 of cycle

11.12.2021 – Dizziness, started period two weeks early

11.28.2021 – Heart beats strongly sometimes (perhaps unrelated, given holiday)

12.12.2021 – Swollen uterus, likely fibroid (according to doctor)

4.29.2022 – Diagnosed with uterine fibroid

12.2.2022 – Brain fog, tinnitus

Tongue discomfort, Gingival pain and Glossodynia

9.8.2021 – Diabetic

9.15.2021 – I do a pain on my right side from head to shoulder and hand.

9.22.2021 – Extra weakness and sweating early morning and nausea and headache.

10.1.2021 – Itchy throat

10.6.2021 – I had severe runny nose and headache and little bit sore throat.

12.12.2021 – My mouth ,gum and my tongue is most time is sensitive and soar. I can't eat anything spicy at all plus I get some times headaches I never had before .

3.9.2022 – My tongue is very sensitive and burns most time.

9.11.2022 – My mouth and tongue are very sensitive to any spices

Mood swings, Depressed mood and Taste disorder

5.2.2021 – Very light headed and " flu- ish also ver sad and moody

5.3.2021 – The first few days I had a metallic taste in my mouth and food has been tasting bland

5.18.2021 – Very tired again ! Metallic taste has returned and food tastes blah Stomach upset and off and on constipation.

5.26.2021 – My sense of taste continues to come and go. My digestion is still off and I continue to have difficulty with constipation

6.3.2021 – Still having digestive issues and brain fogg Consultation

4.28.2022 – Body aches tired easily low energy Office visit with Dr.

Neurological symptom, Electric shock sensation and Burning sensation

1.22.2021 – Odd, sharp, burning sensations in left leg. Never experienced this before.

1.30.2021 – Headache

2.12.2021 – Clough

2.15.2021 – Nasal congestion

3.18.2021 – Yesterday, felt fatigue and sore throat. Fatigue today. On day 5 of ketogenic diet, however.

8.12.2021 – Cold-like symptoms.

11.19.2021 – Odd pain under left armpit. Lymph node? Left elbow joint pain.

11.20.2021 – Continuing odd pain in left armpit. Left elbow joint pain.

12.14.2021 – Slight runny nose. Headache. Daughter tested positive for Covid yesterday at her high school. Has cold-like symptoms. She is 17. Has had 2 doses of Pfizer. No booster I have had 3 doses of Moderna. Tested yesterday and results were negative.

11.16.2022 – Vertigo symptoms. Electric shock feeling up into my head. (Recent)

Multiple allergies, Paresthesia oral and Pain in jaw

12.30.2020 – I felt like my allergies were triggered. My lips usually feels tingly when something triggers my allergies, but it did not last long. As for being fatigued or tired, I did get very sleepy, but not sure it was due to the vaccine. I ate after the vaccine and then I had a long drive home in heavy traffic. When I arrived home, I was no longer tired. Just thought I would mentioned it since it did happen after receiving vaccine.

12.31.2020 – Throbbing pain in left jaw area at the ear. Did not last long. Came & left a few times.

4.28.2021 – Allergies, Asthma flared up, and tested positive for COVID

Allergic respiratory symptom, Visual impairment and Parosmia

3.17.2021 – Strange smells

3.30.2021 – Allergies/sinus

4.20.2021 – Small cough, stomach ache allergies

9.14.2021 – Lingering fatigue

10.31.2021 – Rash including the area, shown up 5 days after injection

11.8.2021 – Extreme fatigue, aches all over, ringing in ears, headache

11.14.2021 – Aches and pains, headaches, backache and generally not feeling well.

11.21.2021 – Fatigue, headache, balance, aches and pains

11.28.2021 – Major headache, aches and pains, vomiting, overall not feeling good.

12.5.2021 – Very fatigue, ringing in ears, headache, vision problems as well as some balancing problems

4.26.2022 – Fatigue

Tenderness, Swelling and Edema peripheral

5.22.2021 – Allergenic itch, but could be seasonal/weather-related

5.23.2021 – A bit more allergenic itching than usual...dont know if its the vax or the weather

5.24.2021 – Allergenic itching...may be due to vax or weather

5.25.2021 – Headache is faint

6.20.2021 – All symptoms are in the mild-to-slightly mod rangerest & hydration for the day!

1.18.2022 – Tenderness in armpit of injected arm

1.19.2022 – Less tenderness/swelling in armpit of injected arm

1.20.2022 – Minimal discomfort/swelling in armpit of injected arm

11.8.2022 – For the last few vsafe checks, I didn't realize there's still min swelling.

Sensitive skin, Urticaria and Feeling hot

3.6.2021 – Rash Which started on my hips spread to my knees and wrist lasted three days treated with Benadryl and Zyrtec Both of which worked rash has now disappeared after four days rash began on the ninth or 10th day after Vaccine.

3.18.2021 – Hives from 1st vac are very small and isolated to upper arm (not injection side) linger All the above occurred with first dose I just got the 2nd this afternoon I am feeling slight fatigue now

4.3.2021 – Isolated hive 1on arm 1 on inner thigh developed 12days after v 2 nd vax

4.8.2021 – A second very small area of hive development now on my right inner thigh the first one was on my left inner thigh and it's literally about the size of one hot! Itchy and sensitive to hot water but no problem beyond that I've chosen to let It itch

4.17.2021 – 2 more v small hives on inner thigh itchy And sensitive to hot water but still much milder than the initial occurrence after the first shot

Sensory processing sensitivity, Lipoma and Gait disturbance

3.12.2021 – Exacerbated pain in arthritic left knee

3.13.2021 – Exacerbated pain in arthritic left knee; dizziness

3.14.2021 – Sensitivity to smells, arthritis pain, dizziness

3.15.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, arthritis pain in knee is worse today

3.16.2021 – Arthritis exacerbated in left knee- difficulty walking.

4.1.2021 – 1) Pain/reduced mobility of the left arm/shoulder where injection occurred. Painful mass at my shoulder joint and pain at left scapula.2)Left leg numbness/strength loss resulting in a fall. Still numb at calf/ankle/2 toes.

4.8.2021 – Left shoulder still in some pain and also has swelling. Left hip and knee still in pain. Occasional malaise/fatigue/painful joints.

6.10.2021 – Lipoma at site of injections, arthritis at left shoulder (site of injections)

9.30.2022 – Sore throat

10.1.2022 – Sore neck, backache

10.2.2022 – Swollen lymph glands under arm

10.6.2022 – Backache

11.3.2022 – Headache, nausea, sleep disturbances

11.12.2022 – Fatigue

Colitis, Nervousness and Dehydration

2.12.2021 – upset stomach for about a week after the shot - it stopped today 2-12-21

3.4.2021 – Symptoms have been mild.

3.5.2021 – Dizziness or vertigo

3.18.2021 – On the 17th I was achy, feverish and nauseous, mildly. It was uncomfortable but went away.

3.25.2021 – Today I am home from work due to feeling shaky and a bit flu-ish. Very tired also. No fever. Some stiffness and my body just feels crummy.

4.8.2021 – Near the site of a hernia I had repaired, just above my belly button it has gotten painful now and then. A sharp stinging pain depending on what I am doing. And I have been sick to my stomach today, off and on. I am 265 pounds. 100 lbs overweight

3.17.2022 – I didn't think it was related before. Over many months I have been constantly very fatigued during the day. Almost like being drugged heavily. It may be my diabetes or something else. I am seeing my doctor for a physical soon and will tell him.

3.24.2022 – Shortness of breath intermittently

5.12.2022 – Shortness of breath randomly.

Abdominal pain, Hypersensitivity and Somnolence

4.7.2021 – Muscle and joint, abdominal pain

4.8.2021 – Having abdominal pain and muscle, joint pain

4.19.2021 – Headache and bodyache

4.25.2021 – Still with muscle and joints pain

5.1.2021 – Feel tired, sleepy

5.10.2021 – Muscle and joint pain

5.17.2021 – Allergies symptoms, and still muscle and joint mild pain

5.24.2021 – Body ache and joint pain mild pain

5.31.2021 – Same as before continuing joint and muscle pain.

6.7.2021 – Still with everyday joint and muscle pain

7.26.2021 – Symptoms of vomit, light upset stomach pain, joint and muscle pain

Spinal stenosis, Back pain and Arthralgia

1.31.2021 – Believe my pain is from Spinal Stenosis that I have. Paon is same as Always

2.2.2021 – Still from spinal Stennosis

2.3.2021 – Could b, I have spinal stensois Cause spinal Stennosis pain

2.4.2021 – I attribute to spinal Stennosis??

2.18.2021 – I think all pain I have is from Spinal Stenosis not covid shot

3.3.2021 – Joint pain from Spinal stensois I have

3.4.2021 – I believe from spinal. Stenosis

3.5.2021 – From spinal stensois

3.6.2021 – Spinal stenosis paon

4.13.2021 – Had shingle shot some side effects

3.19.2022 – Very bad back pain

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Injection site pain

3.21.2021 – Mild ache in arms during the night.

5.1.2021 – Sinus-allergy-cold.Dont think it is covid or relative to vaccination.

11.7.2021 – Mild pain when injection site touched. Upper arms a little achy.

4.7.2022 – Chills and achy arm during the night. Took Ibuprofen and drank lots of water

4.11.2022 – Headache could be weather related

10.2.2022 – Headache could be cold weather change

12.27.2022 – Felt too sick to do normal activities on 12-18-23. Headache, tired, sinus drainage causing sore throat. Home tested negative. Home tested negative again on 12-19-22. Home test positive on 12-20-22. I know how I contacted Covid-19.

Supraventricular tachycardia, Injection site mass and Injection site induration

2.9.2021 – On day 8 after my first immunization I developed an itchy , hard , red , warm to touch, 3 inch in diameter area at the injection site. This lasted for about 3 days then gradually disappeared. No other symptoms.

10.30.2021 – 15 hours after injection awoke with rapid heart beat and pounding headache. Lasted a few hours but left me with fatigue, headache and diarrhea. Slept for 4 hour nap and back to bed early. Awoke feeling MUCH better.

11.2.2021 – Rapid heart rate. Wake up with splitting headache and a heart rate of 100-110. I know this because I wear an Apple Watch

10.26.2022 – Developed SVT now treated with atenolol. Also had a bad cold most of July 2022. Home test negative for Covid

Skin discoloration, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Joint stiffness

4.14.2021 – Tingling on various body parts. Face, neck, arms, feet, legs etc

4.15.2021 – Intermittent spots around my body has tingledngled

5.5.2021 – Extreme whole body stiffness started Friday (4/30), continued 5/1 then was just my hands and feet excessive stiff/tired on Monday 5/3. 5/4 hands and feet feel fine.

5.12.2021 – On April 30th and May 1st i had extreme body stiffness, making daily activities nearly impossible. Monday May 3rd my wrists and hand and ankles and feet were then very stiff and tired where walking, typing at work was too much and needed to be off.

Heart rate decreased, Pulmonary pain and Weight decreased

3.26.2021 – No energy

4.24.2021 – Really painful menstrual cycle and it was really thick and not my normal cycle at all

6.21.2021 – Stuff tastes and smells really bad

3.21.2022 – Everything smells nasty and tastes nasty a cough and sore lungs without having covid

6.10.2022 – Heart rate drops down around 40bpm or as high as 135 with me standing still I have planned to go to the doctor in October for it because I have a check up then

12.10.2022 – Unwanted weight loss from me having long timers do to COVID-19

Impaired work ability, Upper respiratory tract infection and Asthma

2.12.2021 – Coughing- chest congestion

2.13.2021 – Cough has lessened with mucinex

2.23.2021 – I developed a mild cough 3 days ago vaccine History of severe asthma/ called dr probably related to vaccine 8 days after vaccine spiked temp , severe chills Covid test negative- started antibiotic for URI Missed 2 days work

5.11.2021 – I have a cold might be spring allergy related

2.9.2022 – After the booster shotb I had significant swelling and pain in arm pit on day 3 which lasted 2 days

Hypertension, Chest pain and Lymphadenopathy

2.22.2021 – An elarged axillary node in the right arm near the breast and it is a little painful when i extend the arm.

2.23.2021 – Still have the enlarged axillary node near the breast on the left arm and ot still feels a little painful if i extend my arm.

10.9.2021 – Chest pain

10.29.2021 – I keep feeling the same kind of chest pain i experienced after the third shot but in a lower scale. I also began to experience pain in my knee which is more noticeable when i bend or sit.

11.12.2021 – High blood pressure