Their Stories

Intervertebral disc disorder, Back pain and Nasal congestion

3.11.2021 – No

3.13.2021 – I have a disc problem in my lower back, the inflammation caused by the vaccine has impacted the disc causing my back to pain. It was pretty bad the 1st & 2nd day after the shot, but is beginning to ease up. I divided to not take anti inflammatory meds so as not to impede the vaccine.

3.14.2021 – Still have pain in my lower back

3.15.2021 – The ache is my lower back where I have a disc issue when inflammation is present. Lower back pain began a few hours after the vaccine and hasnt eased up yet.

3.16.2021 – Body ache - lower back pain due to the inflammation caused by the vaccine

3.17.2021 – Lower Back pain caused by inflammation

3.18.2021 – Lower back pain

4.7.2021 – Slight stuffy nose

4.8.2021 – Little stuffiness

5.15.2022 – TGA

12.10.2022 – I contracted COVID 19

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Pain of skin and Sensitive skin

2.6.2021 – Eyes sore; skin sensitive to touch/ skin hurts

2.19.2021 – Joint pain

2.26.2021 – Last week I felt I had worsening joint pain especially small joints. No worse this week.

3.12.2021 – Not new or worsening. Just continued constant all over muscle and joint pain. I have not yet gone to a medical doctor. It is hard to do daily activities but more challenging the more physical the activity. Pain is exhausting.

8.6.2021 – Neck pain and upper back pain Regular clinic

9.23.2022 – Brain fog but better than yesterday

Eructation, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

3.19.2021 – Light headed

3.26.2021 – Left leg has pain in the calf and behind knee

4.16.2021 – Left leg behind knee causing severe pain.

4.23.2021 – This actually started 3/30, 11 days after 2nd vaccine. When I cough or burp, vaper or what looks like smoke comes out of my mouth.Never had this before and I do not smoke. I have scheduled an appt with my dr to discuss.

4.30.2021 – Still coughing vaper (smoke) and do not smoke at all. See physician on 5.6.21 Have appt 5.6.21 at dr office

Loss of consciousness, Dehydration and Dyspnea

9.8.2021 – Had a booster shot of Maderna August 25. Next morning passed out and hospitalized overnight. They did echocardiogram and lung CT. All normal. Indicators for dehydration. No symptoms since. See above

2.25.2022 – Not sure but think my breathing has gotten noisier at night and more labored with intense exercise. I already had emphysema. I have not seen a pulmonologist yet. I was considering it before covid and will for sure schedule an appointment now. Haven't seen them yet.

Neck pain, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

5.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit, neck, collar bone area on same side as injection. Sore to touch, some sharp pain. This probably started about 36hrs after vaccination but I just thought it was soreness. Discovered the swollen and sore nodes yesterday evening.

5.3.2021 – Lymph nodes in neck, collar bone area and armpit still swollen and sore

5.4.2021 – Lymph nodes on collar bone and armpit area are still sore.

5.6.2021 – Lymph nodes still a little sore and swollen

5.22.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

5.25.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen but not painful

5.26.2021 – Lymph nodes still a bit swollen but not painful

5.27.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen

12.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on same side as injection

12.11.2021 – Lymph nodes on side of injection are swollen and tender

12.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection

12.13.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen and sore to touch on side of injection

12.14.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen and tender on side of injection

Osteoarthritis, Arthritis and Dyspepsia

2.3.2021 – Terrible and unusual indigestion and gas like pain near shoulder blade of injection site and radiating across chest and tingling down left arm to left hand. Its persistent.

2.4.2021 – Hive on my lip

5.21.2021 – Hand Osteoarthritis is painful.First month after vaccine, best health ever and all signs of arthritis gone.A month later pain returned tenfold. Last week tested for Rheumatoid arthritis & blood work all normal. X-rays show moderate-severe arthritis In office, lab work and X-rays

8.20.2021 – Extreme tiredness August 2-18.. 2 home COVID tests were negative. Re: the last question below, I want to say my heath is the same but the worsening arthritis in my hands and right arm is much worse & both arms numbed immediately after both shots.

Burning sensation mucosal, Ventricular extrasystoles and Cardiac flutter

12.30.2020 – Dizziness and muscle weakness

12.31.2020 – Heart palpitations, burning sensation throughout body, brain fog

1.1.2021 – Shortness of breath and heart palpitations

1.2.2021 – Heart palpitations and irregular heartbeat

1.3.2021 – Heart palpitations, heart fluttering, rapid/pounding heartbeat

1.4.2021 – Heart palpitations, racing heart, pounding heart

1.5.2021 – Sinus pressure and burning, heart palpitations, racing heart

1.22.2021 – Severe bloating

1.23.2021 – Anxiety and shakes

7.21.2021 – Heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath

1.20.2022 – Symptomatic PVCs, lethargy, shortness of breath upon exertion, weakness, vertigo, loss of sleep due to PVCs.

Piloerection, Tongue pruritus and Pharyngeal paresthesia

3.18.2021 – Allergic to iodinated dyes and gadolinium and to food like pineapple, lobster & cinnamon. After 15 mins. of vaccination felt a tingling feeling in the throat and mild tongue itching. After 2 hrs of vaccination, started with itching of face and arms and had strange rash on both lower arms - a red streaked line which disappeared in 10 to 15 mins. And within 4 hours got generalized itching on body -face, scalp, ears,eyes, legs, arms and body. Also had a feeling of something stuck in the throat. Was up all night due to the itching! By morning around 6 am it subsided. Had the shot around 7.45 pm previous night

3.21.2021 – Pins and needles today and yesterday (forgot to mention it yesterday)

3.22.2021 – Tired, pins and needles

4.8.2021 – Feverish, goose bumps/ chills, sore throat , itchy eyes and sneezing

4.23.2021 – Itching of face, scalp, ear lobes, tongue and throat

4.24.2021 – Shortness of breath

4.25.2021 – Sneezing and cold like symptoms

4.26.2021 – loss of appetite

4.27.2021 – Runny nose , cold like symptoms,

4.28.2021 – Itching

5.6.2021 – Shortness of breath, lung pain in the back and bloody sputum

5.14.2021 – Shortness of breath, lung pain, bloody sputum

Limb immobilization, Arthropathy and Musculoskeletal discomfort

3.2.2021 – Sinuses hurt some, neck discomfort

3.3.2021 – Dizziness, arm pain, neck pain, ongoing headache, sinus pressure & pain, head pressure, ear pressure, right leg pain which limited my walking as could not put weight on it, off balance

3.4.2021 – Rash on face especially around the eyes

3.6.2021 – Very tired and very itchy

3.7.2021 – Very Itchy Welts by my elbows & along my neck by the hairline cream doesnt help. Using ice. Could be part of autoimmune rash I have been battling. Usually, I can differentiate.

3.9.2021 – Itchy welts are still an issue. Will see doctor tomorrow

3.16.2021 – The welts that developed after dose 2 still persist on my neck & arms as does a rash. They continue to be constantly itchy without any relief.

3.30.2021 – The rash continues & its very itchy. The annoying headaches continue daily. I do not do as much daily as I should. I get tired easily. During visit with dermatologist $ primary care physician, I have mentioned these problems. Since I have been treated for a skin condition regularly, this different rash is just treated as the other. They chalk the headache to allergies or spring.

4.6.2021 – The constant headache continues. The dizzy spells continue, but some episodes have been severe accompanied by worse headaches. I am going for occupational therapy, have reached out to my neurologist & will see an ENT specialist.

5.27.2022 – 2 days following injection, the site bothered me. It has progressed to slowly down the arm to the elbow area. The arm hurts enough that I am aware of it & other times it is a bit restricting. Is this a problem of concern? Some actions are limited.

6.1.2022 – The arm pain that traveled to the area of the bend in elbow is still a problem. Some times it intensifies. Other times, there's less discomfort.

6.8.2022 – The arm is still bothering me, but in a different spot. It doesn't stop me from doing things, but I have to adjust some movements

6.15.2022 – The arm is still a problem especially in the middle portion involving the elbow and it's other side.

6.22.2022 – The arm problem involves the elbow on both sides. The inner elbow pain feels like a pull or similar. Sometimes the pain goes to the fingers, but not usually,

Hyperglycemia, Type 1 diabetes mellitus and Mental disorder

5.11.2021 – Muscle aches, I developed a new blood clot in my leg, headaches, nausea, fatigue, and fainting spells.

5.25.2021 – My legs started swelling last week and have not stopped swelling for about a week. On Sunday I started loosing the feeling in my toes and feet and went to the E.R. - they said its because of all the fluid. Now Im double in size that I was on Su

7.13.2021 – Hyperglycemia

10.13.2021 – Diabetes changed from type 2 to type 1 Migraines Psychological breakdown

7.24.2022 – Sinus infection

10.23.2022 – Severe Bronchitis associated with my COVID-19 infection.

Blood immunoglobulin M decreased, Blood immunoglobulin A decreased and Blood immunoglobulin G decreased

2.11.2021 – Itchy rash at injection site...

2.26.2021 – Significant, whole body muscle spasms and pain with weight bearing in bed/sitting

3.3.2021 – Progressive cough ...

3.4.2021 – Odd cough that began with the vaccination ...

3.11.2021 – An odd cough that is becoming more persistent... Cant get warmand temperature is subnormal 96.0-97.2.... 97.6 is my normal .

3.18.2021 – Significant light-headedness, ongoing headache, odd cough and blood pressure and heart rate fluctuations with positional changes...

4.9.2021 – Increased dry, explosive cough that interferes with light-moderate activity... chest tightness... Pulmonary testing; echocardiogram; follow up testing in 10 days...

8.26.2021 – IG G/M/A levels are significantly suppressed.

Pharyngeal swelling, Paresthesia oral and Urticaria

1.19.2021 – I got the shot on 1-15-21 & had an immediate tingly feeling on my tongue & felt some swelling in my throat similar to what I felt when I have hives...I have had a history of hives but more so this year. I carry an epinephrine pen but did not have to use it. My symptoms lasted about 1 1/2 hrs and got better as the day went on. I have been fine since 1/15/21.

1.20.2021 – Not really rash hives in 1 place

1.22.2021 – Mild hives from before but better. No meds

Gastric disorder, Sleep disorder and Muscle spasms

3.23.2021 – Felt a slight buzz, or high within 2-3 hours of receiving vaccine. Forgot to report this previously.

4.7.2021 – Major Fatigue. Stomach upset. Headaches sometimes. I suffered from fatigue prior to my first Pfizer Vaccine.

4.27.2021 – Headaches, muscle aches, major fatigue

5.4.2021 – Issues with digestive system.

5.11.2021 – My muscles in my legs have had so many spasms. So very painful. Kept me awake dealing with pain from muscle spasms several nights during the past week. It was awful.

5.19.2021 – Health issues not related to vaccines. Previous to receiving vaccines.

5.25.2021 – Conditions not related to Covid vaccine.Previous issue.

Aphthous ulcer, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

3.9.2021 – My headache may be related to the weather, rather than the injection. I have a chronic problem with headaches.

10.28.2021 – Headache (but not so much today) Canker sores in mouth

11.25.2021 – Fatigue, joint achiness

4.14.2022 – Had Covid in January. Lots of canker sores in mouth, tired, and achy but no severe symptoms. Post Covid: Glands under arms still tender, lingering mild cough

7.26.2022 – Glands under arms are sore.

7.27.2022 – Gland under arm where I got the injection is very swollen and sore.

7.28.2022 – Gland under arm still swollen and painful

7.30.2022 – Still have gland under arm that is sore and slightly swollen.

8.1.2022 – Gland under arm still a little swollen...not nearly as sore.

Tenderness, Asthma and Ear pain

2.11.2021 – A little coughing

2.12.2021 – I had a few ( 3-4)coughing episodes last evening and during the night. TheseWere controlled with Benadryl and Robitussin cough medicine. Symptoms gone by mid morning.

2.14.2021 – Nasal congestion

2.15.2021 – Nausea during the night ... moderate

3.4.2021 – My arm is only sore to the touch or when raising up all the way. I also had a mild left earache last night... about the same time after my first shot I had one too. Better today on both accounts.

3.7.2021 – Dizziness

3.8.2021 – Slight dizziness

3.9.2021 – Mild dizziness and nausea AM. Better in PM

6.1.2021 – Asthma flare up due to allergies

10.13.2022 – Just a regular asthma flare up from ragweed and mold. For an order of prednisone

Oral pain, Taste disorder and Parosmia

3.20.2021 – Sharp pain in mouth with metallic taste, whole episode lasted less than 1 minute.

3.31.2021 – Itching around injection area and rash splotches in same area. Itching lasting 3 days and was minor. Rash was minor and lasted less than 24 hours.

4.13.2021 – Tiredness, dizziness, headache

4.22.2021 – Feeling if tiredness lingering, minor headache Doctor office visit

9.14.2021 – Contracted COVID and sought medical help.

2.20.2022 – These symptoms all occurred on the side i received the vaccine - Swollen lymph nodes in armpit and neck, numbness in hand, pain/tingling from elbow to hand, insomnia

2.21.2022 – On shot side, swollen armpit and meck lymph nodes

2.22.2022 – In shot arm, swollen armpit and neck lymph nodes

2.23.2022 – In vaccine arm, swollen armpit and neck lymph nodes. Less swelling than yesterday.

2.24.2022 – In vaccine arm, minor swelling of neck lymph node

3.6.2022 – Internal tiredness

3.18.2022 – Fatigue, lymph node minor swelling Doctor office visit in office

8.19.2022 – Depression, varying odor/taste

Ureteric obstruction, Hematemesis and Anemia

12.31.2020 – Only that pain at site is worse today than yesterday- vacvine was administered 12/28. Pain is still mild however.

1.1.2021 – Light headed. Also- didn't report extreme knee pain because I have arthritis but coworker had similar pain with no arthritis so thought I should report.

1.2.2021 – Congestion

1.3.2021 – Chest congestion/ cough

1.20.2021 – Though mild, the redness at injection site is larger today than yesterday

7.19.2021 – Thrown up blood, anemic, blocked ureter in left kidney

Hypothyroidism, Sinus pain and Ear discomfort

3.20.2021 – Rash along both sides of my neck occurred 3-4 days post vaccine. Clear now

4.9.2021 – Headaches. Congestion. Ears closed. Sinus pain. Sore throat on one side. High heart rate with going up stairs.

10.23.2021 – Ru my nose. Aches

11.4.2021 – Weakness. Exercise fatigue. High heart rate. Tiredness. Actuall considering going to ER now. Going on for about 2 weeks now Made appt with GP but really considering ER

11.15.2021 – Fatigue And headaches. Muscle aches. Went to ER and was diagnosed. With low thyroid but am still feeling well. High heart rate. Slow recovery with exercise

10.2.2022 – Stomach upset.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site mass and Wheezing

1.14.2021 – Injection site became very hard, red and itchy for a few days after having none of those problems for the first week.

1.21.2021 – Severe left shoulder pain in shot arm. Unable to raise arm up all the way or move it inward.

1.29.2021 – Wheezing, shortness of breath

1.31.2021 – Cough

2.11.2021 – Shoulder neck and upper arm pain on side the shot was on.

1.30.2022 – Sore throat, tiredness, post nasal drip, occasional cough, low grade fevers, short of breath if bend over from the waist

Swelling and Lymphadenopathy

3.27.2021 – I have a gland that swelled up on my right collarbone. It started about 4 days after the first dose, but I thought I had hit myself when I was doing things at home, so I didnt think it had been caused by the vaccine. I will continue to update. Saw my regular doctor about the swollen gland.

3.28.2021 – The gland is still swollen.

3.29.2021 – Doctor said the ultrasound showed that my lump is a lymph node, so I will get a referral for a specialist just to be sure it is okay.

3.30.2021 – Lump on collarbone has reduced in size. Still going to have a specialist check it in the near future.

3.28.2022 – Tested positive in January

Injection site lymphadenopathy, Injection site swelling and Injection site pain

12.27.2020 – Feel a little tired but i think it's because I haven't eaten

12.29.2020 – Second day and feel much better after taking NyQuil last night to help with pain/ good night sleep work up feeling good. My injection site then Lymph node still swollen

12.30.2020 – Lymph nodes on injection site is still swollen and mild pain

12.31.2020 – 4th day and I am 95% better with mild swelling mild soreness on injection site.

1.3.2021 – Middle of the night my arm (injection site) hurt throughout the night but was gone in the morning. It comes and goes.

Bundle branch block left, Excessive cerumen production and Viral infection

3.16.2021 – Asthma symptoms, everyone affected in the area

4.1.2021 – Asthma

4.15.2021 – Arthritis flare in all joints. Awaiting doctor visit for this exacerbation of symptoms .

4.22.2021 – Dizziness and syncope.

4.29.2021 – Dizziness, abdominal discomfort, quizziness, joint aches. Syncope.

7.1.2021 – Syncope, nausea, generalized malaise . Seen by PCP, consult with cardiologist for cardiac work up to see if related to syncope & know LBBB. GI work up not nee issues. Cleaned ears for wax build up, now clogged on R side. Office visits with PCP & cardiology

4.1.2022 – Got Covid on January 3, 2022, had post viral infection requiring extra steroids. Returned to work after January 25, 2022. Still have periods of shortness of breath and being followed by Pulmonologist.

Dry eye, Aphonia and Paresthesia oral

5.7.2021 – Gritty sensation under tongue, followed by painless white spots that developed into painful red spots over a period of 3 weeks. Associated with dry eyes with scant mucoid discharge.

8.4.2021 – Sore throat and lost voice for 2 weeks after sexual encounter. Two days of cough from post-nasal drip. One day of headache. No fever. Thought it was pharyngeal gonorrhea but swab came back negative. Did not test for COVID.

Leukoplakia, Oropharyngeal discoloration and Abdominal pain upper

5.23.2021 – 2 fingers are tingly on left hand. Pinky and ring finger. Arm has tingling too.

5.24.2021 – My pinky joint hurts a little and still a little tingly

5.25.2021 – Pinky still tingly but less today

5.26.2021 – Pinky slightly tingly

5.27.2021 – Pinky tip slightly tingly

6.13.2021 – 2 little fingers starting to tingle

6.14.2021 – 2 little fingers tingly

6.15.2021 – Yesterday night After i logged in here my symptoms chance changed. I had a fever, chills, nausea, stomach crampy cramps.

6.16.2021 – Pinky tingly

7.11.2021 – Sore throat. White spots on back of throat.

9.14.2021 – I could be wrong but since my shot, i get a sore throat with spots every couple of weeks.

Pharyngeal edema, Oropharyngeal discoloration and Cholecystectomy

1.22.2021 – Numb R 4th digit, paresthesias L foot/LLE

1.24.2021 – 20 min after injection felt posterior throat thickness, hot flash, little dizzy- all resolved in 10 min

1.26.2021 – Think related to what I ate

2.17.2021 – Am also having intermittent diarrhea after gallbladder removal

2.18.2021 – Diarrhea may be related to diet & recent cholecystectomy

10.21.2021 – Tenderness L axilla on arm that had Covid booster shot

10.22.2021 – L axillary fullness / swelling

10.25.2021 – Resolving lymphadenopathy Left axilla

10.26.2021 – Resolving lymphadenopathy left axilla

11.10.2021 – Malaise, fatigue, rhinnorhea, diarrhea for 3 days last week

12.1.2021 – Pulled muscle in leg

1.19.2022 – Night sweats for one night.

5.11.2022 – Diarrhea but don't think related

5.18.2022 – Sore left pharynx with grayish edema and pain and left ear pain. Cough. No fever. Negative Covid home test. Some increase of rhinnorhea. Had fatigue.

10.12.2022 – Sore throat. Cough. Diarrhea. Fatigue.

10.17.2022 – 3 days armpit soreness and fullness same side as shot

10.18.2022 – Axillary lymph node tenderness

10.19.2022 – Still swelling in axilla of arm where had shot

Gastrointestinal carcinoma, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor and Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

4.12.2021 – Tinnitus. For the past 2-3 weeks, a constant, high-pitched ringing in both ears. Not debilitating but certainly noticeable, indoors and out. I plan to see a doctor.

4.19.2021 – I have had tinnitus for about three weeks. It is not growing worse but it is persisting.

3.15.2022 – Not related to COVID. In October I had a pulmonary embolism and GI bleed caused by a malignant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, which was removed. No metastasis or recurrence. Now, possible prostate cancer. Still being evaluated. rehab hospital post-surgery

8.25.2022 – I was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few months ago and will start radiation treatment in September.

10.26.2022 – Today I completed my final (of 20) radiation treatment for prostate cancer. I am also receiving hormone therapy, which will continue for at least 17 more months.

Hypersomnia, Hyperhidrosis and Diarrhea

1.23.2021 – Only on day three, 1 time diarrhea. Im not sure that it was the shot or not. Could just be my IBS. But that was the only time. And only 1 time.

2.10.2021 – The first 3 days my arm was sore from Injection. I didnt know I had to register again for vsafe. Also Sunday I had the chills (2) day 24 hrs from injection, and small fever 99.8

2.27.2021 – Exhausted. Had to sleep all day yesterday. No fever . Just chills and sweats

2.6.2022 – I had Covid . Tested positive on Nve 6 , 2021 I was sick until Dec 28 with it. Can't believe I made it. I alive because I had my first 2 vaccines.

Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

10.13.2021 – Extreme swelling in the lymph node under arm that had the shot. Dr. prescribed ice packs under arm.

10.14.2021 – Still extreme swelling in left armpit, lymph node. Same side as injection sight.

10.15.2021 – SwelLing of lymph node under left arm.

10.16.2021 – Painful swollen lymph node s

10.17.2021 – Pain in lymph node s under left are. Still applying ice.

10.18.2021 – Painful lymph nodes under left arm

10.25.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen under arm that recieved shot. Painful.

11.3.2021 – STILL have lymph node swelling under arm...

Balance disorder, Sleep disorder and Chest discomfort

3.3.2021 – Chest pressure

3.17.2021 – Sunday I had body aches/pains and was tired.

3.31.2021 – My balance was off when I got up this morning. The pain interfered with sleep. I slept several hours today. I feel better now, but still have some aches. My temperature was low, 97.1. My husband felt worse than me and also dad a headache and ringing in his ears. I usually have ringing in my ears but it was absent.

4.2.2021 – Pain at injection site.

4.6.2021 – No

4.20.2021 – Shortness of breathe

Injection site inflammation, Joint range of motion decreased and Injection site mass

1.22.2021 – These only apply to today, I had more symptoms yesterday

2.3.2021 – 8 days post vacation I developed a new 2 3/4 x 2 inflamed, itchy red spot aprox 4 below injection site w/extremely sore lump...sore to the bone...lasted 3 days, prior to that the entire shoilder capsule was constant dull, achey, for two days.

3.24.2021 – Serious shoulder pain, loss ROM

3.31.2021 – Fatigued, exhausted... Chiropractic

2.17.2022 – Cancer/Diabetes/Kidney Damage Mohs Surgery / Reconstructive Surgery