Their Stories

Breast pain, Chest discomfort and Lymph node pain

3.19.2021 – Cough, chest heaviness - could be due to seasonal allergies.

3.26.2021 – Cough

10.24.2021 – Swollen, tender lymph nodes - left armpit, left clavicle

10.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes - left armpit, left neck

10.26.2021 – Swollen Lymph Nodes - left armpit, left clavicle

4.23.2022 – Got 3rd shot in left arm. Have had left armpit/breast pain on and off since. Have gotten mammogram and breast MRI. Both show negative cancer results. But pain still exists in armpit and left-side breast since that booster shot

Joint swelling, Mobility decreased and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.25.2021 – I did not report for the reactuons after the 2nd shot. Within 8 hrs after the shot my right knee swelled up. My left arm was more ache and my lower neck/upper back (all areas prone to aches). The aches repeated on the morning of the 18th. Also on the evening of the 13th I took my temperature out of curiosity. It was 91 so I took it 2 more times. No symptoms of feeling cold etc.

4.11.2021 – Shoulder /arm stiffness. Could be weather related, or strain. Already had issues, just seems to be worse all of a sudden. Limits some of the use of left arm.

Ingrowing nail, Lithotripsy and Chronic kidney disease

1.11.2021 – Have had a mild headache many days due to allergies. Not new since vaccine.

2.15.2021 – Mild dizziness

10.26.2021 – Low appetite

12.6.2021 – Have been having headaches. Suspect unrelated.

1.24.2022 – 3.3 cm ovarian cyst discovered on CT (then u/s) when doing scan for known kidney stones. I assume unrelated to covid/vaccine, but am reporting nevertheless.

4.25.2022 – Ingrown toenail requiring an in-office procedure to correct

6.23.2022 – Slightly sore throat (with some redness) this am, but otherwise feel fine. Rapid test was negative.

12.18.2022 – Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease ( I think that was after my last check in) and developed a kidney stone that required lithotripsy. Both are understood to be related to my existing hypoparathyroidism. Outpatient lithotripsy in a hospital.

Ophthalmic herpes zoster, Burning sensation and Rash

12.27.2020 – Yes, 3-5days after my shot, I experienced a rash around my eye, that was painful & burning, I reported to the emergency room on Thursday 12/24, diagnosed w/shingles/herpes zoster, which I've never had before, so I'm just suspicious if that could have been a result of my first dose of the covid vaccine, I was prescribed medicine for the diagnosed virus, and I also have appointment w/ophthalmologist on Monday 12/28, to examine the affected eye. Thank you

Edema, Mood swings and Blood cholesterol increased

3.24.2021 – Lightheaded a bit dizzy

3.25.2021 – Dizzy lightheaded heaviness breathing

3.26.2021 – On the first day I also had tingling around mouth ( lips) this only lasted a short time.

4.7.2021 – Lightheaded for 2-3 days one night heavy night sweats felt very cold,trouble breathing, same night.fogginess slight headache. Very bad leg cramps.

4.14.2021 – I was diagnosed with positive Covid on on April12,2021 I have severe headaches Im extremely weak trouble breathing and nausea and vomiting temperature is 101.2 severe body aches MD office consultation

4.21.2021 – Positive Covid

5.5.2021 – Daily headaches and out of breathe when walking and have to take naps every day.

6.23.2021 – Severe hypertension. Pitting edema feet and ankles. Pain touching feet and ankles.Tired. Struggling to walk. Lightheaded. Severe muscle and joint pain especially at night in bed.

3.26.2022 – Elevated Blood Pressure Dizzy spells depression high cholesterol mood swings headaches trouble sleeping

Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, Paranasal sinus inflammation and Skin disorder

4.7.2021 – No

4.21.2021 – Fire-like pain in breast closest to vaccine injection site. Pain starts out mild upon touch, then rapidly escalates into intense fire-like pain. Afterwards the pain slowly subsides.

5.1.2021 – Insomnia, probably from the ARB I'm taking.

5.2.2021 – Stiff neck on vax side, where pain was right after being vaccinated.

5.4.2021 – insomnia, leg muscles twitching

5.5.2021 – twitching leg muscles

5.26.2021 – Felt like I was coming down with a virus.

6.2.2021 – Diarrhea, loose stools

7.28.2021 – Trace of blood in urine, elevated GGT (liver) number. Saw elevated GGT last year, blood in urine is new.Allergies worse, started 1.5 months early.Diarrhea - not uncommon for me during the summer. Probiotics help. Anti-diarrhea meds a last resort.

10.28.2021 – Low grade fever, achy arm and neck.

11.4.2021 – Sore throat, sore inflamed sinus tissues, fatigue, difficulty concentrating

12.25.2021 – Skin problems on upper left side of back, near vax site. Sometimes itchy, frequently painful, sometimes burns like a sunburn. That area gets no sun exposure. This all started around the time I received my first vax. I thought it was allergies.

6.10.2022 – I was so tired from the vaccination that I slept 12 hours last night.

6.12.2022 – Abrupt onset of visual aberrations in eye closest to injection site. Started around 11 PM the day after receiving the vaccination.

6.13.2022 – Visual aberrations continue. Today there are a spiral, clouds, and a dot, all in eye closest to injection site.

6.15.2022 – Visual aberrations in eye closest to injection site continue.

6.16.2022 – Visual aberrations in eye closest to injection site are waning.

12.15.2022 – Vaccination site itchy. Itch extended down my left arm into my forearm. Lasted for the rest of the day. Was gone when I woke up the next morning.

Anemia, Parosmia and Somnolence

12.30.2020 – Body like back and feet hurt but think its related to working long hours

1.2.2021 – Congestion, Runny Nose

1.20.2021 – Fatigue, sense of smell changed

1.22.2021 – Scratchy throat probably allergies

2.26.2021 – Today i woke up and my shoulders are both super achy and sore to move, not sure if its illness related but i also feel little sleepy

4.21.2021 – For about 4 or 5 days i had temperature of 102.8F, chills, body aches, sore throat, nausea and headache

2.10.2022 – Anemia

Urticaria and Rash

12.14.2021 – I have hives that developed 12 days after the booster. I know 3 other people with the same symptoms, all who had the Moderna booster. I have no known allergies.

12.28.2021 – The hives that I have have worsened. They were getting better because I was taking prednisone. I've run out of the medication and the rash has flared up significantly. I left a message for the doctor. I'm out of town and can't get in touch another way.

Precancerous lesion of digestive tract, Large intestine polyp and Mastectomy

3.5.2021 – Had little flushing feeling about 7 minutes after shot so stayed an hour at the clinic. Also this afternoon had a couple times I felt little pressure in chest but went away fast.

3.6.2021 – Sleeping more than usual. Little headache. but off and on. When I got up I had more swelling in lymph nodes in right underarm and arm. Since I am a breast cancer survivor I had a mammo on March 25 as advice of my breast specialist/surgeon. It is 4:15 pm and the swelling is much better. Since my mastectomy in 1999 and development of lymphedema I am aware of changes. I have an arm compression sleeve I have been using daily before the vaccine. I did not use it yesterday or today since I did not clear it with a doctor.

3.7.2021 – The swelling in the lymph nodes in my right underarm/arm that I reported yesterday is back to normal. I use a compression pump garment daily but have not since the day of the vaccine. I have lymphedema from mastectomy in 1999.

4.2.2021 – Just had the shot an hour ago

7.2.2021 – Have had stiff neck..hard to turn head from side to side. Had a little all along since last shot. In last few weeks has increased. My husband has had the same happen to him. This affects our driving.

10.1.2021 – Been sick nearly 6 weeks. Tested for Covid twice and negative. Also tested for flu and RSV. Both negative. Positive for covid antibodies. Have been on three rounds strong antibiotics, and steroids. Also used Advair and Albuteral nebulizer.

1.6.2022 – Lymph nodes feel swollen in arms. And neck

1.13.2022 – Sore neck Swollen lymph nodes

1.20.2022 – Body aches. Sore neck. Swollen lymph nodes off/on. Dull headache. Back pain in lung area.

1.27.2022 – Lymph nodes swollen Tired. Vertigo

3.17.2022 – Lymph nodes in armpits and neck and breasts swell off and on. Had recent colonoscopy and EDG. Had 5 precancerous polyps in colon and 1 benign. Have Barrett's Esophagus at GE Junction Varicose veins in my legs have worsened Saw specialist

12.16.2022 – Had Covid after Thanksgiving. Fever chills headache cough mucus phlegm very tired

Abdominal pain, Urticaria and Musculoskeletal stiffness

2.23.2021 – At the end of the day yesterday I felt extremely tired even though I didnt do anything all day. I also slept about 9 hours last night which is unusual for me. I usually sleep about only 6 hours.

3.21.2021 – My injection site still feels slightly stiff and achy I assumed this would eventually go away, but it hasnt

11.7.2022 – I was positive for COVID from October 4th through October 12. I had mild nasal congestion, a mild cough and low grade fever for about 5 days.

Neck mass, Therapeutic response unexpected and Bone pain

5.12.2021 – Throat pain

5.13.2021 – Throat pain, stiffness

5.27.2021 – My menstrual cycle is diminished. Very light and slow flow. Never happened before ..Still feeling exhausted

6.3.2021 – Numbness, tingling @ right foot bottom, fingers, and arms lumps/ swelling @ left shoulder towards nape of neck.

6.4.2021 – Swollen lumps @ left neck area

6.6.2021 – Lumps @ left neck area

6.8.2021 – Swollen @ neck areas

6.9.2021 – Still ear ache, migraine, swelling at neck areas

6.16.2021 – Complete exhaustion, constant nausea, loss of appetite a general no-good feeling still headaches

6.23.2021 – Exhausted, nausea, vertigo its excruciating. Too much I cant have a full day of feeling well!

6.30.2021 – Cant seem to recover with my energy level. My menstrual cycle is lighter.

7.16.2021 – For some reason, post becoming very ill from the vaccines, Im feeling exceptionally well. Im off Hydroxychloronique thats taken due to my sjogrens, RA, and Discoid Lupus. Less pain, not tachy no nausea, vertigo.

12.1.2021 – Seems like my health deteriorated. More pain in bones and tissues. More exhaustion.

Neck mass and Lymphadenopathy

2.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, floater around clavicle on side of injection site

2.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection site, floater around clavicle on side of injection site

2.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection, floater around clavicle on side of injection

2.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes and floater along clavicle

2.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection site and floater on side of injection site

2.15.2021 – Floater around clavicle on side of injection site

10.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection

10.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

Injection site hemorrhage, Dry skin and Pain of skin

12.29.2020 – At the time of injection on left deltoid area, there was bleeding , which was controlled with applying pressure by staff for a while with paper towel. Is the vaccine dose enough? Or need another first dose ?

12.30.2020 – Very sick, like when first had Covid-19 in end of March 2020. Severe fatigue, tiredness, joint pains, body aches, not able to get up from bed and laid on the wooden floor for 2 hours after urination due to dizziness and nausea.

1.1.2021 – I do have corona antibodies positive for over 8 months,as of last testing on 11/27/2020. With the immune response I had with dose, Question do I need second dose of vaccine?

1.2.2021 – I am not scheduled to work on 12/31/2020,1/1/2021&2/1/2021 and 3/1/2021.

1.5.2021 – Still has joint pains in back, left SI joint and fatigue , body aches, tired and sleeping a lot

1.12.2021 – Rash on the left lower abdomen and left hip.

1.19.2021 – Developed skin rash , vesicular itchy with mild pain. Getting dried up slowly. Primary physician thinks likely Shingles, on valacyclovir. No testing done. Is second dose of Moderna. Recommended on 1/26/21 ? Appreciate the response.

1.26.2021 – Dizziness

Rhinalgia, Nasal discomfort and Edema peripheral

3.11.2021 – Blood pooling in hands and feet

4.1.2021 – General unexplained fatigue

4.20.2021 – Chest feels like I need a cough, however I dont cough at all and oxygen saturation is very good.

12.1.2021 – Joint pain for a few seconds, reoccurring every few hours, daily

12.17.2021 – Vibrations/muscle spasms in breast. Burning in nasal passages

12.24.2021 – headache and nose of the bridge pain for 6 days, 2 negative pcr tests.

2.9.2022 – Joint pain, mostly on the side of my body which I received my Covid-19 booster.

Skin sensitization, Temperature intolerance and Menstruation irregular

3.26.2021 – Mouth felt really hot

3.28.2021 – Underarm pain same side as shot

6.7.2021 – Consistent feeling of something touching my skin. Heat and exercise intolerance. Hip and knee pain. All of them have been an issue for a while now. Never associated them with Covid or the vaccine until I started to research my symptoms.

10.24.2021 – My periods have become more irratic. Im on birth control and use it continuously and used to only get my periods every 3 or 4 months. Ive noticed since the vaccine i get my period every 6 weeks to 2 months

Pelvic pain, Chest pain and Injection site pain

5.10.2021 – No, I got the shot about an hour ago, as of now I'm fine.

5.11.2021 – My head hurts on the back right side

6.1.2021 – I was so cold that my teeth would not stop chattering and I would not stop trembling. I was in a lot of pain all night and today in the morning, I'm still in pain right now but it has gotten better.

6.28.2021 – The site where I got my shot is hurting more than it was a week ago, and I'm getting chest pain on my left side that I didn't have before, I will be making a app with my doctor but I haven't seen her yet

11.29.2021 – I have been suffering pain in my arms, legs, pelvis. Really from the waist down to my feet.

Intracranial pressure increased, Mental disorder and Migraine with aura

12.8.2021 – Eye pain and changed vision with black spots, chest pain, numb tingling in both arms, low blood pressure, Family doctor visit x3. Urgent care upcoming

12.20.2021 – Intercranial pressure. Pain on exertions. Weakness and fatigue

6.1.2022 – Migraines with aura, periodic episodes of tachycardia, undetermined autoimmune or neurological disorders that are being evaluated. Extreme fatigue, weakness, difficulty with physical exertion. Mental health/depression.

11.29.2022 – Increased fatigue, joint pain, new episodes of tachycardia, loss of appetite, decrease in endurance

Abdominal pain lower, Sciatica and Epistaxis

2.15.2021 – Just some soreness at the site of injection when I press on it.

2.20.2021 – Sciatic pain left side probably unrelated to vaccine

2.27.2021 – Lower abdominal pain and low grade fever probably not related to vaccine since it started 1 week after!

3.6.2021 – Spent entire week ill

3.13.2021 – Hospitalized ruled out stroke and everything else.

6.21.2021 – Gastrointestinal problems since last vaccine

9.20.2021 – Lethargic, back pain

10.31.2021 – Arm pain below injection site

11.1.2021 – Pain only at the injection site today!!

6.10.2022 – Bloody nose

6.11.2022 – Booster date was 6-3 NOT 6-4

Intraocular pressure increased, Arteriosclerosis and Prostatitis

4.6.2021 – Sensitivity to light/eyes.

4.7.2021 – A little tired after a full nights sleep.

5.3.2021 – Teeth felt numb. Particularly my top front teeth.

5.4.2021 – Top front teeth feel a little numb.

5.9.2021 – None

5.10.2021 – No

12.15.2021 – Prostatitis. Currently being treat with antibiotics.

5.16.2022 – Not at this time.

5.29.2022 – Woke up with pain on my left side, loose stools, and what I believe may have been a kidney stone in the left ureter. I applied a heat pad and drank a bit of apple cider vinegar and cranberry. Pain passed after dozing off for 6 hours. Otherwise okay.

8.15.2022 – Hips very tense and balance a little off. Cataract condition in right eye progressing.

Limb discomfort, Muscular weakness and Tremor

1.20.2022 – I have had ringing in my ears since getting my initial shots, a strange feeling in my forearm and tingling in my face.

1.23.2022 – Ringing in ears, tingling sensation in face and weak/sore feeling in forearm

2.3.2022 – I developed a fever of 103 with shakes and horrible body aches approximately a week and a half after receiving the booster. I don't know if it's connected but it felt like an extreme version of the feeling after the shot. I tested negative for covi

Sinus congestion, Nasal congestion and Chills

6.4.2021 – Dizzy

6.8.2021 – Dizziness

6.10.2021 – Some dizziness

6.29.2021 – Some dizziness.

7.23.2021 – Sore throat, tiredness, Nasal congestion and cough

7.30.2021 – Congestion, a mild cough

12.31.2021 – Knees are very sore but did a lot of walking yesterday.

1.7.2022 – Bad sore throat, congestion in sinuses, dry cough, mild headache, mild aches, no fever but occasional brief chills - all symptoms are getting better

1.21.2022 – Sore throat has started again.

6.17.2022 – Sore throat but probably from allergies

7.22.2022 – More sinus congestion

8.12.2022 – Allergies have gone haywire!??

12.30.2022 – Congestion, coughing, headache. But it may just be my allergies flaring up.

Skin burning sensation, Burning sensation and Oral herpes

3.25.2021 – Sore throat

3.26.2021 – Feeling much better!

4.12.2021 – Slight burning sensation of skin especially around mid-section

4.13.2021 – Burning sensation torso and scalp

4.14.2021 – Burning sensation on scalp and face; however, nothing visible to the eye

4.15.2021 – Slight itching scalp but previous burning sensation has subsided.

5.24.2021 – several headaches but seem to stem from neck; cold sore on lip - haven't had a cold sore in years but had 2 since first vaccine??? Taking acyclovir now. Just medication request

Uterine spasm, Glycosylated hemoglobin increased and Type 2 diabetes mellitus

1.6.2021 – I was very sleepy for about 18 hours. I have had some uterine cramps, but since I am 48, my cycle is irregular. It may not be associated with the vaccine at all.

1.9.2021 – My vision has seemed more blurry since the day of the vaccine; this does happen occasionally anyway, but thought maybe I should mention it.

11.22.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes on collar bone and underneath jaw Prescribed an anti-biotic to address any infection and follow up checkup scheduled.

1.25.2022 – I had enlarged lymph nodes examined. They told me they had had a lot of enlarged lymph nodes show up after having COVID vaccination. They seem to be decreasing in size. They measured them and will recheck after 6 weeks.

4.26.2022 – Diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Steroid shots raised my A1C, so I was also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I am scheduled for hip replacement surgery in May. None of this seems to be connected to COVID or the vaccine. In office visits

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Injection site joint pain and Rotator cuff syndrome

3.29.2021 – At injection site: My right shoulder/rotator cuff pain with reduced range of motion and muscle weakness.

4.5.2021 – Injection site shoulder joint pain, reduced range of motion, weakness.

4.19.2021 – I am still recovering from the effect of the first shot with rotator cuff injury. Second shot was perfectly delivered.

10.27.2021 – Still have SIRVA from my first vaccine shot in March 2021

12.25.2022 – Headaches, body aches, severe coughing, sneezing, fever, runny nose.

Rash pruritic, Ear pain and Injection site erythema

2.1.2021 – I initially had a rash on my left arm after my injection. It was slightly itchy. That went away. On FridayJan 29, these itchy bumps, like mosquito bites, showed up. When I scratched them, because they were very itchy, a large pink spot appeared on my arm. Initially it was very itchy, and I applied Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.1%. When the itching improved, I discontinued the ointment. Now it is just a large pink spot with a darker pink center. It seems to be improving slowly. It covers most of my upper left arm which is the same arm where I received my injection.

2.20.2021 – Earache

Lung disorder, Abortion spontaneous and Lower respiratory tract infection

5.5.2021 – Breathlessness, weight on chest, out of breath easily

5.6.2021 – Breathlessness better than yesterday but my chest still doesnt feel normal as if Ive had a chest cold or infection

5.7.2021 – Colesore which usually only occurs if I am run down

5.8.2021 – Discomfort in chest and in my lungs. Like I have a chest cold

5.24.2021 – Tightness in chest is persistent and feels really bad today . More sensitive to exercise and cold Havent gone in yet. Need to book but planning to do out patient

11.2.2021 – Had a miscarriage . It was my second since having the vaccine . They were PGT tested normal embryos so usual to miscarry both. No other problems have come up on the tests to explain them . These were the first time I'd beeb pregnant

6.17.2022 – Tightness/discomfort in chest.

Ear pruritus, Nasal pruritus and Nasal dryness

4.27.2021 – Extreme allergies! Itchy throat, ear drums. Nasal congestion & runny nose - constant sneezing and plugged up ears, watery eyes. Cough and slight breathing issues. It is currently 5 hrs post injection.

4.29.2021 – Nasal congestion and sneezing , itchy nose, runny nose, slight itchy throat - minor cough.

4.30.2021 – Nasal congestion - post nasal drip - slight itchy ear drums

5.1.2021 – Nasal congestion - runny nose - itchy,watery eyes. Itchy nose - post nasal drip - sneezing.

5.2.2021 – Nasal congestion/runny nose have improved a lot since yesterday.

5.3.2021 – Slight lingering affects from nasal/dry throat. But mainly just really tired.

5.4.2021 – Extreme fatigue/tired throughout the day - difficult getting up in the morning due to fatigue. Slight nausea with moderate to severe dizziness. I had to call my dr.s office to schedule an appointment but they cannot see me tiknb Still waiting for the doctor to call

5.11.2021 – Sore throat - cough - nasal congestion (I've called my doctors office a few times and left messages but the doctor or a nurse still hasen't called me back).I have a phone visit with the doctor on may 28th, 2021.

5.18.2021 – My vision has been gradually getting worse - very blurry. I don't wear glasses, not even for reading - Last week I had severe chest congestion and post nasal drip which caused a few uncontrollable cough attacks - a few slight body aches & headaches.

5.26.2021 – Nothing New, just prolonged symptoms. Slight cough and blurred vision. Visited urgent care last Sat. for check-up regarding these symptoms - meds prescribed by Dr. - Follow up appt scheduled for this Fri. - Eye exam on Sat. 5/29/21

6.3.2021 – No new symptoms - still have a slight dry cough when exhaling and blurred vision. Had my eyes checked and vision is worse than prior to receiving the vaccine. I wil return for a follow-up eye exam in 2 months.

6.8.2021 – I want to report that my vision seams to be improving a little. It's still somewhat blurry however. I have another eye exam in about a 45 days from today. Other symptoms appear to be returned back to normal other than a very slight lingering cough.

8.1.2021 – Neck stiffness and strange nerve sensation in forehead.

Plantar fasciitis, Patient isolation and Infection

3.21.2021 – slightly drowsy

3.26.2021 – Fatigue likely due to poor sleep

4.21.2021 – Farts. FARTS. FAAAARRRTS.

4.22.2021 – slept in late, but am now ok

5.9.2021 – Loose stools and diarrhea, but others who are the same food are as well.

4.18.2022 – Plantar fasciitis

4.28.2022 – Plantar fasciitis, knee pain

5.4.2022 – Mild cough

9.26.2022 – mild cough

10.13.2022 – Common cold. Sniffles, coughing, sure throat. Tested negative for COVID twice.

12.22.2022 – Positive COVID tests. 3 antigen, one PCR. Very mild symptoms. I am still in isolation, but I was physically capable of normal activities.

Swelling, Back pain and Lymphadenopathy

3.30.2021 – I have what a pear to be a lymphatic node a bit swollen near clavicle bone My doctor asked me to have a sonogram of the area wher the lymphatic node appeared

4.5.2021 – I have a small lymphatic node that stared grow 2 weeks after my 1st shot,below my collarbone, it hasn't change in size ever since but hasn't been gone either. My doctor ordered an sonogram of my collarbone and was diagnosed as related to Covid vaccine

10.30.2021 – When i first got my 3rd shot I had 2 linphatic nodes swollen on my neck and collarbone, but now 1 week later if fells better, still there but not as bad.

10.23.2022 – About 8 hours after I had the vaccine I experienced joint pain, back pain, collarbone noodle swollen

Middle insomnia, Dehydration and Thirst

4.23.2021 – I've been very thirsty starting yesterday evening at about the same time the injection site started getting painful. I drank 2 large glasses of water, but it even woke up in the middle of the night feeling "off" and dehydrated and had to get up and drink 2 more large glasses of water (I did not eat anything unusual or salty or drink any alcohol or have anything else that would cause dehydration). I have been drinking far more water than usual all day today as a result, and still feel dry-mouthed and thirsty. Very unusual for me.