Their Stories

Bronchitis, Productive cough and Injection site warmth

7.31.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of arm the vaccine was given

8.25.2021 – Headache, body aches, shortness of breath, sore throat. Tested today ,day symptoms started, told to retest this weekend.

8.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit

8.30.2021 – Heat at injection site

9.5.2021 – I have developed sinus congestion, a sore throat and am coughing up phlegm. I know the vaccine cant make you sick but Im wondering if it lowered my immune system and thats what I got sick.

9.12.2021 – 7 days into antibiotics for possible bronchitis but am getting worse. Intermittent fever and lots of phlegm

9.19.2021 – Persistent cough

Impaired work ability, Somnolence and Feeling hot

2.21.2021 – Mild dizziness

3.6.2021 – Low grade fever 100.3 for 3 days. On the first day I slept all day - which prompted me to take my temp. I went in to work the next day but due to feeling overheated - I left 4 hours later. On the third day my temp was 99.8 but it was manageable

4.9.2021 – Neck and upper shoulder pain

6.13.2021 – Back and neck pain; joint pain (arms, hands, legs, knees, toes); had a few episodes of muscle cramps in my arm which caused to spasm my hand. Same thing happened to my leg and then went down to spasm my foot. Affected both sides of legs and arms. Saw my PCP, Neurosurgeon, and Imaging for this sporadic pain that started in April of this year. Had to quit my job due to inability to work.

Bruxism, Blindness and Tension

4.21.2021 – Muscle tension, clenching of jaw, weird metallic taste in mouth

4.24.2021 – Insomnia

4.26.2021 – Really stuffed up, runny nose, massive headache

5.12.2021 – Weird taste in my mouth. Lips are tingly. Head is spinning. Its a little hard to breathe.

5.13.2021 – Massive migraine, tension throughout my entire body, making me clench & grind my teeth. Lips are still numb and tingly, and my entire body aches. Also cant sleep again.

6.2.2021 – Insane migraine and I keep almost passing out. I will just randomly get dizzy, and start blacking out. Ive collapsed twice, but not lost consciousness.

6.16.2021 – Migraines

8.11.2021 – I think I might have been reinfected. Sunday I got a fever again, massive migraine, chills, body aches, cough and exhaustion. It is starting to get a little better now.

11.10.2021 – Constant migraines, extreme pain behind my left eye, lost all vision in my left eye for a night. Vision came back the next morning but it still hurts.

Tenolysis, Medical device pain and Complication associated with device

1.9.2021 – None

1.31.2021 – Had a cortisone shot on left wrist. I am allergic to prednisone, but now Im experiencing headache constantly and some dizziness. Dont t ink related to the vaccine. I had cortisone shot once before with no reaction. Face is flushed slightt temp

3.6.2021 – Nose running and coughing. I think allergies

1.24.2022 – Sinus pressure headache, runny nose and cough in AM

4.25.2022 – Right knee pain and left hand 'trigger finger'. Needing surgery in both areas

12.8.2022 – Coughing sneezing stuffiness with blocked nasal passages body aches, my newly replaced knee stiff and hurting

Malignant mast cell neoplasm, Endocrine disorder and Immune system disorder

6.21.2021 – Itchy eyes

6.22.2021 – Blurry vision

7.14.2021 – Sweats

7.15.2021 – Brain fog

8.3.2021 – Autoimmune symptoms

8.12.2021 – Yes, but probably not related to the shot. Mast cell and immunological symptoms.

8.17.2021 – Increase in brain fog, lethargy, and autoimmune/endocrine things. Probably not vaccine related.

8.26.2021 – Autoimmune (still trying to figure out which)

2.6.2022 – Lightheadedness/dizziness

2.7.2022 – Shortness of breath, congestion, runny nose, lightheadedness, sweats

2.8.2022 – Cough, sweats

2.9.2022 – Sweats, cough, swollen lymph nodes, bloating

Intermenstrual bleeding, Lymph node pain and Chills

3.29.2021 – i felt pain in my lymph nodes on the side i got the shot. most pain was the armpit and across the left side of my chest but sometimes went down my arm.

4.15.2021 – i did have spotting last thursday and the thursday before. but i am on birth control and i use the nexplanon.

6.24.2021 – I was spotting for a week, off a week, then had my period/bleeding for two weeks and just stopped again. not sure if its from the vaccine but i have Nexplanon and dont get my period so I dont know what else it could be.

10.28.2022 – Major body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, sore throat, coughing, congestion.

Parosmia, Burning sensation and Throat irritation

12.22.2020 – Of course my arm is sore just from getting a shot. Like a flu shot

12.28.2020 – 12/24 I noticed a sensitivity to smells from a febreeze trash bag that caused burning in my nose and throat. At first I thought it was a chemical reaction due to the bag. The next day I smelled a scentsy wax and had a similar reaction. Then this morning I put on a jacket that I had washed the night before and had a similar sensitivity. May have nothing to do with the vaccine, but I've never had that reaction before so thought it was odd

1.14.2021 – Joint pain at elbow and wrist on arm received vaccine. Started evening 1/13. Made difficult to sleep last night but improved today

Taste disorder, Parosmia and Anosmia

3.19.2021 – Fatigue and severe headache

3.22.2021 – Sense of smell seems to be off

3.23.2021 – Loss of smell

3.24.2021 – No sense of smell and sense of taste is off

3.25.2021 – No sense of smell and taste is off

4.1.2021 – No sense of smell and taste are still offBad Headaches continue occassionally

4.15.2021 – Sense of smell and taste are still not back since the first vaccine

4.16.2021 – Still no sense of smell and taste

4.17.2021 – Still no sense of smell or taste since first vaccine

4.18.2021 – Still no sense of smell or taste ugh

4.19.2021 – Still no sense of smell or taste

4.22.2021 – No sense of smell and taste

10.14.2021 – I had headaches, lost my sense of smell and taste and had loose bowel movements for a week after being exposed to someone who had close contact with someone with covid

Choking, Exercise tolerance decreased and Quarantine

1.19.2021 – Just kinda blah today. Probably not related.

2.18.2021 – I had a couple moments where I felt queazy and tired but for the most part no symptoms.

3.27.2021 – Vertigo for two days.

2.13.2022 – I had Covid 12/7/21. Serious choking cough, mild temperature. Sore throat altered sense of smell. Low appetite. I quarantine times for 10 days. Had an infusion on 12/7. Had had both vaccines but no booster. Waiting til 3/7 for booster. Infusion.

8.31.2022 – I was very tired and sleepy a lot. Worked in the yard and couldn't hold out as much.

Musculoskeletal pain, Thirst and Tenderness

8.21.2021 – Thirstiness and loss of appetite.

8.22.2021 – My underarm has bben sore and swolen for the past 2 days.

4.25.2022 – 2 days ago my opposite shoulder blade hurt. The pain is gone now.

4.26.2022 – Pain is really just a little tenderness, and armpit is just slightly swollen.

4.27.2022 – Very slight tenderness and soreness at injection site.

9.5.2022 – Bruising at injection site, soreness and swelling in the armpit.

9.6.2022 – Bump and a bruise at injection site, swelling and soreness in my underarm.

9.8.2022 – Bruise at injection site. Tenderness in underarm.

9.9.2022 – Still have a bruise at the injection site.

9.10.2022 – Bruise at injection site.

9.11.2022 – Still have a bruise at injection site.

10.2.2022 – Cold symptoms - tiredness, congestion, runny nose, coughing, sneezing. Was exposed to someone with Covid-19.

12.4.2022 – Got Covid on Nov. 17, 2022. Was sick for 2 weeks. The doctor prescribed Paxlovid.

Poor quality sleep, Somnolence and Feeling hot

3.26.2021 – ** since it is now four days since my vaccination, I am describing only the first two days when there was mild soreness at injection site . It is now gone.

3.27.2021 – My shot was 3/22 Monday , 5 days ago I felt site soreness for about 2-3 days , mild

3.28.2021 – No but FYI I only got the first survey about 3-4 days after my vaccine

3.29.2021 – It has been one week since my vaccine 3/22

4.19.2021 – It has only been 5 hrs since my vaccine ; I am usually tired

4.20.2021 – Difficulty sleeping because of joint pain, warm but not feverish.

4.21.2021 – Pain at injection VERY mild, only if I press on it , no bruise

4.22.2021 – When I had muscle soreness on on the first evening and day 2, I felt foggy headed and drowsy and even more than expected from the poor night of sleep

4.23.2021 – All good!

Mechanical urticaria, Rash pruritic and Urticaria

7.13.2021 – Received 2nd dose of Pfizer on January 12.. By the last week of March I had rashes/hives all over my body, very itchy.. it wont go away, after 2 days I took Zyrtec and with in 30 minutes, rashes disappeared.. to this day rashes/hives come and go

1.12.2022 – Rashes all over body, diagnosed as dermatographia.. I'm taking Zyrtec daily for the itch

1.12.2022 – Rashes all over body, diagnosed as dermatographia, takes Zyrtec daily for itch

Coating in mouth, Foot operation and Musculoskeletal chest pain

7.14.2021 – Light fuzzyness in throat n mouth

7.27.2021 – Stabbing headache comes on goes away in 15 minutes, feeling light headed and extremely fatigued

8.27.2021 – Saturday severe muscle spasms in neck and left arm still not able to move much but getting better

9.3.2021 – Joint pain off the charts at times

11.5.2021 – I've been having more frequent breathing problems, pain in left back rib that is moving to front. More frequent runny nose and headaches

2.5.2022 – Constant joint aches and muscle spasms

2.7.2022 – Excessive joint pain all over body

2.26.2022 – Surgery on foot on the 18th running feve

3.5.2022 – I had surgery, but my breathing has been off ear infections also have been running a fever 100.5 to 102.2 the past 14 days

3.12.2022 – Still running fever

3.19.2022 – Joint aches are worse

8.8.2022 – Continued joint pain, and fatigue

Bacterial infection, Influenza like illness and Chest discomfort

6.17.2021 – Bacterial infection unrelated to vaccination, treated doxycycline. No problems I can connect with vaccination. I have chronic fatigue syndrome (ME) dating from acute viral infection in 1983-84, so hard for me to know if fatigue is related vaccination

10.9.2021 – Felt like I had a cold or fluarm pain and body aches much worse after I checked in yesterday. Pain in my left arm pit (shot given left arm).

10.11.2021 – Highly swollen lymph node in left armpit

10.12.2021 – Large swollen lymph node in left armpit

10.13.2021 – Swollen lymph node in left armpit still large and pillowy (feels like a mini waterbed)

10.14.2021 – Swollen lymph node in left armpit

10.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node in left armpit, getting smaller and less painful

10.22.2021 – Joint pain, muscle aches and weakness, and severe fatigue

1.7.2022 – Body aches, nausea, increased fatigue

4.8.2022 – Body aches, extreme fatigue, chest tightness, sore throat, nasal congestion

Transient acantholytic dermatosis, Sensitive skin and Injection site pruritus

11.17.2021 – Itching in feet, wrists, back and waist areas mostly feet, and it's been since my first MODERNA shot in January

11.18.2021 – Crazy itching on tops of feet, upper thigh, wrists and neck

12.23.2021 – Very sensitive itching all over. Dermatologist said some bacteria and some viruses been since booster shot. Dr office visit

2.11.2022 – Itching and rash on legs and back and chest and arms dermatologist treated steroids now 85% calm but not cured yet could be coincidence however started in January 22, booster 11/1/21. Dermatologist

11.11.2022 – Very itchy forearms and ankles nightly after last the new booster? dermatologist thinks Grover's disease? happened after the 2 Covid shot too last year?

Neuropsychiatric syndrome, Neurosis and Poor quality sleep

2.27.2021 – Neuropsych symptoms: just queer in the head from awful nights sleep. Maybe I forgot to take a seizure drug.

2.28.2021 – Miserable. I feel like I did when I was on chemo. Im in the desert. If you want to call me you need to text me and arrange a time. Or I can call you over skype.

3.2.2021 – Neuropsych issues. The rash is above my elbow toward the bicep.

3.20.2021 – Vicious sore throat

3.21.2021 – Vicious sore throat up through ear into head

3.25.2021 – Sore throat

4.1.2021 – Sore throat extends to the ear

4.22.2021 – Just very very tired (sleepy), which could be attributable to other reasons but it is borderline debilitating.

Dyspnea exertional, Injection site bruising and Vertigo

1.19.2021 – Throat irritation

2.17.2021 – Sore throat

3.11.2021 – Sore throat, dry cough, random shortness of breath, headache

3.25.2021 – Calf pain

8.12.2021 – Frequent dizziness and vertigo for 6 months

11.2.2021 – Bruise on injection site

11.3.2021 – Bruising on and around injection site

11.4.2021 – Bruising around injection site

11.5.2021 – Lesser bruising injection site

11.12.2021 – Generalized fatigue, lightheadedness, shortness of breath with exertion

12.3.2021 – More frequent Headaches, from twice weekly to almost daily

12.10.2021 – Vertigo and headaches

4.29.2022 – Body aches, chills, headache, joint pains

Steatorrhea, Bloody discharge and Tension headache

1.15.2021 – Feeling fatigue since yesterday. Hard to speak at times and lost my voice a couple times today. Tension around my head. Some eyes strain. Feeling like I am getting sick.

1.20.2021 – Mild sore throat. Feeling dehydrated

1.21.2021 – Mild sore throat, mild running nose, some blood in sputum and nasal mucous. Eye balls pain, teeth pain.

1.26.2021 – Since I first received Moderna vaccine, I have off and on of my voice becomes hoarse and then lost of voice briefly.

2.5.2021 – R hand colder than L hand

4.23.2021 – Left abdominal pain off and on.

7.21.2021 – Oil in stool and and L abdominal pain Procedures

Herpes simplex, Muscle tightness and Head discomfort

1.11.2021 – Felt HR racing, face felt flush, moved to head, head felt swooshy, not anxiety 5 mins after injection. Jaw head tight. Lasted about 10-15 mins. Ok after

1.28.2021 – Cold sores on upper and lower lip and just below lower lip.

2.1.2021 – Flushed hot arm, neck, face, ears worse on left on side got injection. Hot whole body.

2.2.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes especially on injection site axillary nodes.

2.3.2021 – Injection site side lymph nodes swollen especially in axilla. Less swelling than yesterday

2.17.2021 – Left jaw tingling on and off

3.8.2021 – Recurrent back to back cold sores on lips/around mouth. Heroes simplex type 1. Continue to be recurrent. Heal abs then a few days to a week later a new one or more erupt. Never had recurrent/back to back in my life. Prescription anti/viral

2.1.2022 – Covid

Hemoptysis, Lung disorder and Impaired work ability

9.7.2021 – Right leg from knee to ankle swollen

9.8.2021 – Itching all over mild no rash and swollen right leg

9.10.2021 – Actually I didnt check in Thursday, I was sick

10.9.2021 – Neck stiffness

10.10.2021 – Slight Chest pain and shortness of breath bending over

10.14.2021 – Shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing my asthma was triggered 1 day after the vaccination and continued to spiral out

10.21.2021 – Shortness of breath Cough Coughing up blood Failed pulmonary function test Chills Chest and arm pain

10.30.2021 – Shortness of breath Cough Stressed lungs Haven't worked since 10-15-21 doesn't look I can return anytime soon Pulmonologist

Gait disturbance, Bone pain and Arthritis

3.22.2021 – Joints bone pain but not sure it is vaccine or just standing all day

4.12.2021 – My left knee developed a pain not sure what it is ligament I believe but not sure it is vaccine related. The knee feels pain probably internal inflammation and by the end of day I have a limp. Will be getting an mri to see what it could be. To check out this knee issue that has been going on for about 3 or 4 weeks

5.31.2021 – Joints and bone painTaking naps in the middle of the day which I never did before due to exhaustion

Dysgeusia, Sinus congestion and Abdominal discomfort

1.5.2021 – Metal taste about 6 hours after shot

1.9.2021 – Some GI upset

1.20.2021 – Last Tues developed sore throat, cough and sinus congestion with headaches. Received positive COVID test 1/13. Had BAM therapy 1/15.

2.2.2021 – 1st vaccine on 1/5, developed sore throat & sinus congestion 1/12. Tested positive on 1/13. Had BAM infusion 1/15. Told I need to wait 90 days before I can receive 2nd dose.

2.9.2021 – I am unable to get the 2nd shot until approx 4/15/21 because I tested positive for COVID one week after the 1st injection. Had BAM infusion due to symptoms.

Rash papular, Bronchitis and Injection site rash

4.14.2021 – A sore arm for about a day and a half

4.25.2021 – Red circular raised rash on my arm at sight of injection.

5.1.2021 – Traveled on a plane at 4:25. 21 and started to get a bad cold shortly after the flight took off and was coughing for 3 1/2 hours straight which resulted in an extremely sore throat, body aching, sneezing, and a runny nose

5.8.2021 – Got a bad cold and bronchitis on 4/25/21 and still sick with tedious congestion for two weeks now

5.23.2021 – Sore arm at injection site

Lymphadenitis, Nodule and Tenderness

6.30.2021 – Fleeting chest pain

7.13.2021 – An small nodule has developed under the left clavicle. The nodule is sore to the touch.

7.21.2021 – I still have the inflamed lymph node under my left clavicle. It does appear less prnounced than has been

7.22.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left clavicle

7.25.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left clavicle, seems to be decreasing in size

7.26.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left clavicle since 1 week post 1st vaccine dose;however , the size of the node has deceased in size

7.27.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left clavicle;however, is reducing in size

Tenderness, Erythema and Injection site erythema

5.12.2021 – I woke up with a headache this morning before my vaccine. I took a tylenol 4 hours after the vaccine for the soreness in my arm and for the headache. Now I feel very tired.

5.15.2021 – The inside of my upper arm that i got the shot in is red. The area is about 3" x 3". Same arm just above the armpit is very sensitive when my sleeve rubs against it. The injection site is not red.

5.16.2021 – The 3" x 3" red area on my arm is starting to fade. It is still sore to the touch.

5.17.2021 – Just a little soreness on the inside of my arm as described from the last two days

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Throat irritation

1.1.2021 – Was coughing and sneezing today, but not excessively.

2.2.2021 – Ive got a itchy throat this evening

10.4.2021 – There is some pain and swelling under my armpit on the side I was given the shot. Unknown if there is any relation.

10.5.2021 – The swelling and tenderness is in my right armpit. Not sure it is related to the vaccination, but it did start about 2 days post shot.

10.7.2021 – The swelling in my armpit on the side I got the shot has subsided

Herpes zoster, Injection site warmth and Sneezing

5.27.2021 – Slight pain in the muscle where the injection wasnt given.

6.28.2021 – The day of and after my second dose I felt very tire. My injection site hurt quite a lot and was very hot. These symptoms went away completely by the third day.

9.13.2021 – I had a cold last week. I got a negative covid test when I was feeling ill last week. I feel fine now.

12.13.2021 – I had a regular cold. I got Covid tested and it was negative. I felt fine after five days of having a runny nose sneezing and sore throat.

Sensitization, Type 1 diabetes mellitus and Diabetes mellitus

2.4.2021 – Difficulty sleeping

2.5.2021 – Sugar level 357. I am type 1 diabetic with insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor.

5.4.2021 – Severe reaction to the second dose of the vaccine after 6 days. Severe chillls, shivers, temperature of 102, and sugar levels approaching 400 for two days.

8.3.2021 – My nose has become extra sensitive. I sneeze at the slightest movement of air in my apartment. Allergy medication helps for a while. I also feel weaker.

Restlessness, Eye irritation and Upper-airway cough syndrome

1.13.2021 – A couple of hours this morning of a burning sensation from elbow to shoulder of injection arm. Not externally, but internally. Mild to moderate.

1.25.2021 – Rash at injection site spreading to my entire back. Extremely itchy. Started eight days post injection, starting to improve 14 days post injection (today).

2.8.2021 – Foggy-headed with slight dizziness.

11.20.2021 – Insomnia, fidgety

12.31.2021 – Scratchy throat, fleeting body aches, sleepiness, intermittent dry cough, burning eyes, occasional post-nasal drip.

Erythromelalgia, Undifferentiated connective tissue disease and Dyshidrotic eczema

2.5.2021 – I got a rash on the arm of the vaccine on day 12 (2/3). It started small and got bigger despite antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream, etc. I have never had a reaction like this from any other shot. I also had a headache.

2.19.2021 – I now have a new skin issue on my feet that the teledoc diagnosed as dyshidrotic eczema. I am not sure it is related to the first dose of vaccine but it is something I have never had before.

3.10.2021 – Im still having issues with bruising/itching on my toes. I have a dermatologist appointment in a week. Have a dermatologist appointment next week as well.

3.17.2021 – Im having poor circulation in my foot. It caused chilblains a few weeks ago and now it turns purple, red, or pale. I have never had this before.

3.24.2021 – I had a positive ANA test after visiting the dermatologist. He said that what I experienced after the covid vaccine were chilblains. Dermatologist

5.26.2021 – I think I have Erythromelalgia (left foot only). I am trying to get into a doctor for it.

2.24.2022 – My rheumatologist thinks I have an autoimmune disease called UCTD.