Their Stories

Dysstasia, Blood cholesterol increased and Abdominal pain

4.23.2021 – My arm is a little bit stiff

4.24.2021 – Abdominal Cramps

7.23.2021 – High cholesterol. Swelling of the feet and sometimes hands if sitting for too long. Difficulty standing for prolonged period of time due to pain in feet.

10.24.2021 – I have swollen feet and sometimes hands if I sit for more than an hour. I had high cholesterol which I've never had and had to take medication to bring it down.

4.23.2022 – Back pain. I don't think it is related to the vaccination.

Mucosal dryness, Nasal dryness and Middle insomnia

1.11.2021 – Last check in was 1/4 at 6:15pm. I had to go to bed at 6:45 due to extreme fatigue. I woke up during the night with a terrible headache. Headache persisted through out 1/5. I have felt pretty good since 1/5

1.19.2021 – Headaches required otc pain medication

6.28.2021 – COVID symptoms returned 3 days after 2nd dose. Still have issues with altered smell/taste FIVE months after second injection. 3days post sec inj I also experienced a worsening of sciatic pain. Requires daily NDAIDS to keep inflammation in check

12.30.2021 – Dry eyes, mouth, nose...mucous membranes in general. Similar to sjogren symptoms

Skin warm, Tenderness and Peripheral swelling

4.3.2021 – Taste metals in mouth while eating or not eating

4.4.2021 – Swelling in arm, area red and very warm

4.5.2021 – Vaccinated arm is tender mildly swollen & very warm

4.9.2021 – My husband who also got his 2nd vaccine on the same day is experiencing chest pains. He contacted his Dr & your website.

4.10.2021 – My husband who received his 2nd injection on the same day as me suffers headaches & chest pain.

4.25.2021 – Headaches randomly that last the entire day & night

5.1.2021 – Headaches mild

Muscular weakness, Heart rate increased and Lymph node pain

3.26.2021 – Feel great. Arm only sore if I press on injection site or raise above my head

4.20.2021 – Except soreness of arm with movement, but not tender to touch

4.23.2021 – Generally more itchy over neck, trunk and arm I got the shot in the last 2-3 days. No rash. Itching is mild and sporadic

5.6.2022 – Past two days chills, fatigue, joint pain

5.8.2022 – Forgot to mention very tender axillary lymph node on same side as vaccine 1st 48 hrs after the shot. Then resolved.

9.16.2022 – The day after the shot(9/9/22) I had fatigue, chills, rapid heartbeat (~100), sore arm, a little generalized weakness of limbs. All gradually resolved since then.

Mastocytosis, Vestibular migraine and Mast cell activation syndrome

2.28.2021 – On day of vaccination I had a rash within 1.5 hrs. It was on my chest. Red macular papule burning and itching. Lasted just over a day. Later I developed a hive on the same shoulder as the vaccination

3.2.2021 – Brain fog is and has been present off and on with mild head ache

3.3.2021 – Brain fog intermittently. Milf

3.10.2021 – Vestibular migraine

3.17.2021 – Added Mast activation symptoms such as pain, itching and continued vestibular migraines.

3.24.2021 – Brain fog

3.25.2021 – Muscle and joint pain is and has been in back and neck

4.1.2021 – Intermittent increased mast activation with back and neck pain. I have mast cell disease and it has bee much worse since receiving the vaccines. It does seem to be improving now but not back to baseline

4.15.2021 – Vestibular migraine, brain fog, pain, fatigue

3.20.2022 – Hives lasting 5 weeks over all of my body

6.7.2022 – Vestibule migraine for 3 days

10.20.2022 – Rash on trunk. Symptoms associated with Mast cell activation

Adnexa uteri mass, Bacterial vaginosis and Ovarian cancer

4.22.2021 – Teeth/gums ache

4.26.2021 – Sinus pressure

5.6.2021 – Sore throat and swollen lymph nodes on right side.

5.20.2021 – Keep getting headaches

12.21.2021 – Do not know if it is related to the vaccine, but I was recently diagnosed with BV during a exam for another condition.

12.28.2021 – Postmenopausal lesion was discovered on an ultrasound for Postmenopausal bleeding

1.4.2022 – An 8cm Adnexal mass was found on my right ovary.

1.13.2022 – A dry cough that comes and goes. It's hard to talk at times.

6.7.2022 – Issues with my blood sugar, but that may be the result of surgical menopause (02/01/2022) due to ovarian cancer. I also have been suffering from a lingering cold for two weeks now. I tested myself twice for Covid but was negative.

10.5.2022 – Taste is off today

10.6.2022 – Smell and taste is still off

10.7.2022 – Sore throat, and nasal congestion

10.14.2022 – Unsure if it is related to vaccine, but I have had cold/flu like symptoms

10.28.2022 – Muscle and joint pain. And fatigue

11.4.2022 – A dry cough and chest pain.

Tinnitus, Rash and Myalgia

4.19.2021 – I had the following symptoms for 36 hours after the 2nd vaccine on 4/12/2021: chills, headache, joint pain, muscle and body aches, fatigue

4.26.2021 – Ringing in ears

5.3.2021 – Severe fatigue since I received the second vaccine. Also have ringing in my ears on and off. In general, I feel off and not myself. Grateful to have received the vaccine but concerned about how I feel.

5.11.2021 – Continued fatigue since the second vaccine along with rash in arm and neck. Occasional tinnitus.

5.17.2021 – I have experienced fatigue since the second vaccine.

7.13.2021 – Exhaustion. Tired all of the time.

4.12.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 4/6/2022

Adverse food reaction, Abnormal feces and Dysgeusia

4.6.2021 – bit of nasal congestion that would normally attribute to allergies except for persistent offset-scent similar to how you get the weird metallic taste when coming down with bronchitis.

5.4.2021 – very slight odd tingling in hands (but not feet), initial chills were not accompanied by fever--that occured later this morning. It's not terrible - Mono was way worse than this.

5.5.2021 – fever broke around 6:30am to 99.7 and has now stabilized at normal

5.6.2021 – fever peaked again overnight but abated once more after more tylenol. Nobody, however, warned me about the mother of all poops I darn near had to call for the jaws of life to evacuate. ai yi yi. x-D

5.7.2021 – unsure if related, but there is a gland in my right armpit (injection-side) that feels slightly swollen but isn't noticeable unless I raise my arm fully extended upwards . not visibly, just feels slightly sore.

12.10.2021 – Diarrhea may not be related based on the amount of spicy food I've been cooking for myself lately but I report on the off chance of reoccurrence

12.11.2021 – oddly the gland in my right armpit (same arm I got the jab) is slightly swollen and sore. palpating/massaging the area doesn't seem to find anything specific and it's not hard. just jabs at me mildly when moving the arm

12.12.2021 – swollen gland/lymph node as noted in previous report, is still quite painfully sharp, overshadowing the pain of the injection site in that arm. like, OW, man.

12.13.2021 – damn lymph node in injection site armpit continues to feel like I got sucker punched with a Taylor reflex hammer. What the HELL, folks? none of the first two moderna's even raised this on the radar. why now? and, I have a high pain threshhold. OW!

12.14.2021 – that damned lymph node in the injection site armpit needs to learn how to delegate because it still hurts like getting punched with the pointy end of a taylor reflex hammer. wtf. didn't happen with first two jabs

12.15.2021 – swelling in armpit of injection site arm lymph nodes is -finally- subsiding and the pain has reached to tolerable levels and below, but I can still feel it, and it's sharp when I do.

12.17.2021 – lymph node under injection site armpit has finally faded to insignificance

Skin discoloration, Erythema and Pyrexia

4.25.2021 – I woke up this morning with the headache, body aches and fever.

5.2.2021 – This is the second consecutive week that I have headaches, dizziness, body aches and fever.

5.18.2021 – Since I had the COVID vaccination, I have experienced headaches and body aches more frequently.

10.10.2021 – For the last 3 months, I have developed 6 deep red spots on my legs and body. The stops turns into block spots. I went to see a dermatologist and was prescribed a cream to help with spots and now getting lighter. They are not painful or itch. Went to see a doctor in her office.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Weight decreased and Blood pressure increased

9.30.2021 – Allergy like, runny nose, headache

10.5.2021 – Four hours after the vaccination, my blood pressure is slightly elevated and my pulse moderately elevated. Normal resting blood pressure is around 105/70 and now is 121/81. Normal resting pulse is 65 and is now 81.

10.6.2021 – The booster dose definitely hit me harder than the second dose

10.8.2021 – My blood pressure and pulse still fluctuate but not as much as before

6.21.2022 – Rapid weight loss, faster than normal heart rate, problems sleeping

11.22.2022 – The fifth shot hit me really hard. It took close to a week to recover.

Hypotension, Injection site mass and Neuralgia

3.19.2021 – Pain in left arm where I got the shot.

3.20.2021 – Not just a headache but a migraine That has been bad all day. And my arm is feverish to the touch. It hurts to move it.

3.21.2021 – Arm is still sore but not as bad.

3.26.2021 – I woke up with a terrible migraine!

4.9.2021 – I just got my shot not even 15 minutes ago.

4.10.2021 – Migraine about 20 minutes after I got the vaccine yesterday and it has never went away.

4.11.2021 – Dizziness, runny nose, ear ache

4.12.2021 – Runny nose and ear ache.

4.23.2021 – Dizzy ness- vertigo.

4.30.2021 – Low blood pressure

5.7.2021 – More nerve pain in my legs. More migraines.

7.9.2021 – Back pain that are so much worse then I normal. I have chronic pain 24/7, but for some reason I am in so much more pain now for reasons I don't know why?

11.30.2021 – Stomach cramps that will not go away.

12.1.2021 – Stomach pain really bad.

12.3.2021 – Migraine so severe

2.25.2022 – My left arm where I got my vaccine started hurting again and I have a new lump in that same place. My migraines have been so much worse since the last vaccine.

Tonsillar erythema, Peritonsillar abscess and Pharyngeal erythema

4.2.2021 – Sunday, Monday and Tuesday I had fatigue, chills, cough, sinuses and headache. Feeling better now.

4.15.2021 – Short of breath last 3 days

4.16.2021 – Short of breath, chest pai

4.23.2021 – Short of breath with minimal activity.

4.30.2021 – 4/29went to ER with extreme shortness of breath (sob), severe chest pain. Could barely walk or talk due to sob. ER found nothing. Pain around lungs/upper back hurt when touched, inflammation.Resting heart 90-103bpm for 5 hrs. Today severe coughing,

5.14.2021 – Periodic shotness of breath, at least once a day, can last 10 to 20 minutes to recover, elevated heartbeat with minimal exercise, after 1 minute 120bpm. Extreme shortness of breath at least once a week. Can last for up to an hour.

5.21.2021 – Continue to have shortness of breath, i have to rest for at least 10 minutes after any exertion, ie vaccuuming one room, playing with dog for few minutes.

7.10.2021 – 6/12/21 - 6/14/21 Hospitalized for pharyngitis and tonsillitis with abscess. Still have soar red throat and tonsils. Gets better every day though.

Ear discomfort, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Fatigue

2.20.2021 – Feel fatigued

3.2.2021 – Forgot to mention the day after the second vaccine in addition to body ache i felt like my sinuses were infected ( felt pressure on my upper cheeks just below eyes)

4.3.2021 – Have been feeling pressure in my ears - after my first vaccination i felt it off and on and after the second it has been more persistent. Did not report it earlier as i thought the feeling would go away and perhaps it was random.

Skin irritation, Sensitive skin and Gastrointestinal disorder

4.8.2021 – Lymph node pain in shot arm

4.9.2021 – Soreness in the armpit of the arm where I received the shot.

5.4.2021 – Some stomach issues

7.6.2021 – Rash that appears when pressure is applied to my skin, especially my arms

10.5.2021 – Itching at random times on my hands and feet. My arms and legs have become hypersensitive to things I lean up against and will break out in welts that is shaped like the object that my arm was resting on.

4.8.2022 – Unexplainable skin irritations, welts and itching.

4.30.2022 – Skin rashes & headaches

5.6.2022 – Headaches and a fever

7.15.2022 – COVID symptoms for a week but tested negative on home tests

Gingival swelling, Abdominal pain and Injection site swelling

12.16.2020 – Mild swelling of armpit lymph nodes

12.20.2020 – Swollen armpit lymph nodes.

12.21.2020 – Swollen armpit lymph node, mild but worsening from previous week

12.22.2020 – Swollen armpit lymph nodes, mild

12.29.2020 – Visible bump where I had my shot. Muscle aches, head ache, sore muscles near the shot and sore triceps muscles. Unusual abdominal pain. Armpit lymph nodes swelled and were painful.

1.8.2021 – Loss of appetite-moderate, swelling or gums-moderate

9.21.2021 – Swollen armpit lymphnodes

9.22.2021 – Grapefruit sized swollen armpit lymphnodes

9.24.2021 – Lymphnode in armpit still swollen

9.25.2021 – Armpit Lymphnode still swollen and painful

9.26.2021 – Moderately swollen armpit lymphnode

10.4.2021 – Developed sore throat with sinus congestion on 9/28. Worsened with low grade fever on 9/29 & 9/30. Tested for covid on 9/30 with negative result.

10.25.2021 – My head cold is still here and has developed into a sinus infection.

3.21.2022 – Chronic nausea, reduced appetite, painful fatigue.

Feeling cold, Fatigue and Headache

1.1.2021 – I celebrated on NYE with some wine and then we had some champagne. I just didn't feel right. I wasn't sick but I just felt really off. And the I got cold and had a to really layer up. No fever during this time.

1.21.2021 – Wed 1/20 I had a nagging headache and I was very fatigued. I went to be early and the CDC v check came in at 9:51pm. I had been in bed since 8:40pm so I could not respond. By symptoms yesterday did impact my daily routine.

Rash vesicular and Rash

3.13.2021 – The blistery rash is continuing to spread throughout my body. It was initially only on my hands but is now on hands, feet, legs, arms, chest, belly, neck, and underarms.

3.20.2021 – Vaccine related rash is continuing to spread in large patches.

4.3.2021 – Finished a 10 day dose of prednisone (prescribed specifically to treat rash brought on by vaccine that wouldnt go away) and now the rash is back again.

4.10.2021 – Rash has continued to spread down the majority of the right side of my body, and part of my left. My doctor has prescribed a second round of prednisone to try to calm it down.

Renal cyst, Tooth extraction and Tooth abscess

3.27.2021 – my mouth hurts, little sores under tongue and on my gums

4.9.2021 – Can't get diarrhea under control, taking lomotif and it's not helping. Seeing the Dr Monday.

4.30.2021 – my back started a few days ago, not sure why, but it's annoying af

7.23.2021 – I have stage 4 renal cancer, since vaccination another lesion and cyst pop up on my remaining kidney. Also, a tooth suddenly abscessed, requiring removal, and my lungs have been congested for a couple of weeks. Being ultra careful re: Delta variant. extra oncology visits, ultra sound, CT scan

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Edema peripheral and Neck pain

5.3.2021 – Minor arm pain 3 hours after injection, but other than that I feel pretty ok so far

5.4.2021 – Neck and back pain

5.7.2021 – I had some pain/swelling under my arm (armpit area) and down the side of my body (ribs), but it seemed to go away and go back to normal today

5.17.2021 – I noticed a few days ago that my lymph nodes under my arm were hurting a little bit at night, so I started feeling where it was painful and felt fluid in that area. It went away, but it was kinda weird.

6.14.2021 – I feel tired, but that could just be from working too much

6.28.2021 – When I bend down, it feels like my lymph nodes on the side I got my vaccine on get tender and start hurting. But when I stand back upright, it goes away.

8.23.2021 – The lymph nodes under my arm seem to feel painful off and on sometimes. I cant actually feel them, but I feel some pain both not pressing on them and pressing on them occasionally

Acute respiratory failure, Hypoxia and Fluid retention

2.16.2021 – BP last night 127/102, pulse 84. Normal = 115/69, 79 back to normal this AM.

2.18.2021 – I mainly feel foggy brained and as though I am wading neck deep in molasses

2.19.2021 – Foggy brain, weary

2.21.2021 – Just feeling off, not sick not well. Just blah

3.8.2021 – Joint aches, fatigue

2.15.2022 – Unusual weight loss

5.2.2022 – Aches, pains & fatigue are chronic NOT RELATED TO THE Vaccine

6.13.2022 – Leg swelling, fluid retention

11.17.2022 – A very bad cold. Covid test negative

11.24.2022 – RSV. Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia. Admitted to (b)(6) Hospital 11/18 - 11/20

12.1.2022 – Hypoxia, nonproductive cough, fatigue Office visit with PCP

Sinus headache, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Neck pain

2.1.2021 – I have a hx of sinus h/a so might not be a side effect of the vaccine.

2.23.2021 – Slight nausea during early morning while still sleeping. Subsided by 8 am.

2.24.2021 – I chronically have neck pain, and sinus h/a especially with windy days, but seem to have an undo increase in those symptoms today.

3.5.2021 – I developed a sinus infection. I think I drank too little water when nauseated post vaccine. Also, slept very soundly for a few nights being very fatigued. I need lots of water and need to keep sinuses moist as have chronic sinus problems.

3.20.2021 – Finished 2 weeks of Augmentin for a sinus infection, but after 4 days needed to see a doctor for continued post nasal drainage and weakness. Rx Doxycycline if needed. Did start Doxycycline when I developed a cough and felt congestion in my bronchi.

Tremor, Myalgia and Chills

2.16.2021 – I had Covid in early December. I am recommending that you add this question to your follow-up. My symptoms after this vaccine were worse than having Covid. I bieve that there is a direct correlation to the effects of the vaccine.

3.16.2021 – 12 hrs after my vaccine I woke up with a 101.3 fever and uncontrollable shaking and chills. My stomach muscles were so sore all day yesterday that I did not eat much. I drank plenty of fluids and took my Tylenol dosage every 4 hours.

Tooth abscess, Aphasia and Neck mass

3.8.2021 – Abscesses tooth Oral surgery

3.29.2021 – Frequent Diarrhea

5.17.2021 – Severe leg and foot cramps, both legs.

8.16.2021 – Found a lump in my neck. Already had cancer twice. Not likely related to covid or vax. Still waiting for an appointment

9.4.2021 – When I first got the injection a pain shot from the site down my arm to the back of my hand. Felt like nerve pain. My arm and hand were hard to use for an hour or so. Had numbness and tingling for several hours.

9.7.2021 – Woke up in night with headache; gone now.

9.8.2021 – The redness at the site has spread to two spots 4 and 5 inches below the original site.

9.17.2021 – Swollen neck lymph nodes, vomiting, sore throat, dizziness, lightheaded. Covid test

2.22.2022 – Flu symptoms Feb 15-19 Fatigue, body aches, fever 99.7F, nausea, diarrhea. Antigen test was negative so I thought I must have had a flu. But I am still quite weak, no stamina.

3.8.2022 – Little short of breath

3.15.2022 – Awful fatigue, can't find words, some shortness of breath

5.10.2022 – Rosalia - mild

8.9.2022 – I seem to have developed a more pronounced asthma problem. Which is resulting in higher medication use, shortness of breath on exertion. Doc wants to see me and I'm purchasing a heart monitor watch, counting breaths while resting and exercising. Just made the appointment.

12.9.2022 – COVID Nov 2022 Flu now - Dec2022

Refraction disorder, Parainfluenzae virus infection and Eye disorder

1.13.2022 – His left eye is looking to different location than his right eye. We never noted that before and we go to all his appointments. I noted two weeks ago. Could be the left eye muscle is not working to focus on the same object as his right eye. The telehealth appointment with pediatrician will be tomorrow.

1.21.2022 – The only changing on his health is the left eye that is not focusing on the same object as the right eye. This happens some times a day and has a short duration. I contacted Oftalmologist he has an appointment scheduled. No other symptoms appeared. Had virtual consultation with pediatrician. He is scheduled to an Oftalmologist in February 1st.

12.24.2022 – He had Para Influenza and RSV. Right now he has sinus infection with ear infection. He is on antibiotic now. His pediatrician prescribed Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Urgent Appointment at his pediatrician

Retching, Abdominal pain upper and Palpitations

3.15.2021 – Late last night I was very sick for a short period of vomiting and dry heaves. I didn't check my temp then but I was happy to see it was 98 this morning. Have felt some nausea off and on today but otherwise ok.

3.22.2021 – Muscle and joint aches

3.29.2021 – Diarrhea, headache and nausea past four days. I am an organ transplant patient so I seem to get sick easy.

10.6.2021 – Vomiting

10.14.2021 – I was hospitalized for something probably unrelated. I am a tranplant recpient. Vomiting, shortness of breath, stomach pain

4.14.2022 – Shortness of breath, racing heart followed by vomiting sometimes.

5.31.2022 – Runny nose sore throat.

8.30.2022 – Very achey all over and tired all the time.

Pulmonary congestion, Viral infection and Neuralgia

4.21.2021 – I have a rash that Im usually able to treat in a couple of days with topical ointments and it usually goes away for awhile. Since getting vaccinated the 2nd time, Ive had this same rash but it wont go away. It didnt seem abnormal at firs

4.29.2021 – I have a skin rash that reoccurs-topical lotions usually take care of it quickly and then its gone again. Since the 2nd vaccination, the rash reappeared and hasnt gone away. The lotions help with the itchiness, but I have to use daily.

9.15.2021 – Lung congestion.

3.30.2022 – I had some kind of virus with fever, chest congestion, coughing, sneezing. It was worse than a cold, maybe it was the flu. Tested negative for COVID.

Swelling, Abdominal discomfort and Hypoesthesia

4.29.2021 – Left hand: numbness and tingling sensation.

4.30.2021 – None

5.12.2021 – Not new or worsening. Just that my headaches have been an 8, on a scale of 1-10. My body aches have been a high level of pain. Lower back, feet, and shoulders. Numbness in hands, and arm, with a tingling sensation. Some swelling. Shortness of breath.

6.1.2021 – Shortness of breath.

6.8.2021 – A rash on my left ankle. Still having body aches. 06/04/21

6.18.2021 – My stomach has been upset for about three days. Nausea, and vomiting on the first day. Every day after, just constant nausea.

5.27.2022 – I am now breaking out with bumps and a rash all over my body. VA doctor has prescribed Certirizine, Diphenhydramine, Methylprednisolone, and topical (Eucirin) every day for nine(9)months. Two and a half (2 1/2)months after shots.

Feeling hot, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

4.20.2021 – Warm & I have a horrible headache

4.22.2021 – Slight headache early in the morning

11.15.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen and painful under R arm /injection arm

11.16.2021 – Pain in armpit lymph node on injection arm (Right)

11.17.2021 – Still a little sore in R underarm lymph nodes of injected arm

11.18.2021 – Slight pain in lymph node under R armpit in injection arm

6.12.2022 – I have been EXHAUSTED since my Second Booster.

6.19.2022 – I am still VERY TIRED! Getting a little better.

8.14.2022 – Just Tired, always tired since the fourth shot (2nd booster).

Blood glucose fluctuation and Blood glucose increased

4.19.2021 – I'm diabetic. Since first shot my up and down changing alot just let you know

5.18.2021 – I am diabetic sice the first shot my sugar level is going too high stay tgere for whike and goes down very sharply. Plus my seasonal allergy came back .My allergy was dissappear 10 years ago. Now after second shot my allergy is back two side effects

5.27.2021 – My sugar level up and down.Also seasonal allergies still continue. But it's little better

10.12.2021 – My sugar level still high when i eat something it goes to 300 and sharp decline to 50-60 I've never this before. since i got vaccination I have this symptoms it's not going away.

Ear pruritus, Ear congestion and Oral pain

3.3.2021 – Runny nose, cough

3.6.2021 – Coughing

9.18.2021 – Fever, stomach/bowel issues, fatigue, stuffy nose, headache

10.17.2021 – Nausea fever

10.24.2021 – Cough that won't go away Lethargy Post nasal without sneezing Itchy throat

9.12.2022 – I've had 2 really bad head colds. This most recent cold went into my chest. Never got a fever. Sweats, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stuffy/running nose, sinus pressure, sneezing, sore throat and palate, ear itching & congestion, severe fatigue