Their Stories

Telemedicine, Rash papular and Contusion

3.25.2021 – Had a bruise at the injection site show up last night. Stools a bit runny but not frequent enough to be considered diarrhea.

3.26.2021 – I did get a cut that required stitches and spent a couple of hours in the ER yesterday.

3.27.2021 – Sent doctor a message on MyChart asking if it was normal to develop a fever 2.5 days after vaccination. Wondering if it's side effects or something else.

3.29.2021 – I do have some other health conditions that cause chronic pain and fatigue, so am trying to isolate what's different/from the vaccine but it can be hard to tell. Headache and fever aren't normal for me. Bruise at injection site.

3.30.2021 – Sore throat, mild occasional cough

4.6.2021 – Itchy, swollen rash that continued moving down the arm I received the vaccine in. It's still there now, down to about halfway between my wrist and elbow on the left arm, but it's fading now.

4.29.2021 – Increased joint pain and fatigue for several days (may not be vaccine related but the level/type of joint pain and inflammation was new and I couldn't pinpoint a specific trigger).

5.6.2021 – Video appointment and then urgent care last night to check out trash with bruising and swelling, broken blood vessels, going down arm from injection site.

5.8.2021 – I got the rash going down my arm from the injection site the next day after getting the vaccine, and it swelled up and was quite painful and somewhat itchy for several days, but it's almost gone now.

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Anosmia and Ageusia

3.7.2021 – No appetite & shortness of breath Note: I have long haul COVID going on almost a year. My long-term COVID symptoms have gotten much better over time. These 2 symptoms occurred for the 1st 7 months of my condition.

3.8.2021 – Slight breathlessness & little appetite

3.10.2021 – Some breathlessness, little appetite, & sore throat (I'm a long hauler)

3.11.2021 – Sore throat (I'm also a covid long hauler)

3.26.2021 – Extreme fatigue, swollen glands, lymph node issues in groin, breathlessness, lost appetite

3.27.2021 – Swollen glands & lymph nodes, breathlessness, lost appetite, & loss of smell/taste (w covid a year ago lost it 100%, then gained back 85% while still having other long-term symptoms. With 1st vax, it reduced agained & now with 2nd vax has reduced even further to only 20%).

3.31.2021 – Loss of taste/smell, lymoh node issues, slight breathlessness

4.1.2021 – Loss of smell/taste & some breathlessness

4.8.2021 – Congestion

5.6.2021 – Severe back pain

Body temperature increased, Lymph node pain and Injection site pain

1.8.2021 – It's been 4 days since I received my 2nd dose and this is the first time vsafe has checked in with me. So let's catch up on some data: Starting at the 13 hour mark for about 20 hours I had moderate injection site soreness, elevated temperature, moderate joint pain/aches throughout, and severe chills and fatigue. As this was subsiding I started to develop intense unilateral axillary lymph node pain (on side of injection site) and mild intermittent headaches. Today my axillary lymph nodes are mildly sore, and mild headaches emerge intermittently.

Hematological infection, Muscle rupture and Sepsis

1.9.2021 – Slight headache every day and ankles had a slight swollen after I got home from work last night.

1.12.2021 – The headaches that I mentioned on the seventh eighth and ninth we're all mild lasting hour and a half and the swelling on my right ankle slightly swollen no other health conditions or symptoms

2.26.2021 – My lower back hurting and aching, both sides of my middle shoulder blades on my back aching and some discomfort and pain on the injection arm the left side arm

3.17.2021 – Real fatigue, and bones ache

5.5.2021 – April 12, 2021, My Left arm and shoulder shot area I could not move was very sore painful its just starting which today is May 5 just getting better I dont know if its related but I figure Ill tell you in case other people had the same i

8.4.2021 – I dont know if this makes a difference but the left arm where the shot was that I had a complete tear of a muscle it might not be anything with the shot but I figure to let you know in case other people have complained or had same issue little tin My doctor

2.5.2022 – I was septic, bladder Infection that went into my blood hospitalized for 8 days.

5.6.2022 – As of 2:10pm just got the shot today Friday 5-6-22

5.7.2022 – Tenderness pain in the shot area

5.8.2022 – Pain where the shot given was just tender to touch not really painful but you don't give that as symptoms

11.4.2022 – Flue

Heart rate increased, Rhinorrhea and Oropharyngeal pain

4.7.2021 – Sore throat and runny nose

4.9.2021 – Little sore throat and runny nose

4.26.2021 – Odd fast heart beat this morning but went away.

9.19.2022 – Sore throat

9.21.2022 – Cough, runny nose: thinking I contracted COVID the day before booster shot as I tested positive

9.22.2022 – Tested positive Wednesday for COVID. Started Paxlovid today.

9.23.2022 – Slight runny nose. Tested positive on Wednesday and on Paxlovid.

9.24.2022 – Cough and slight runny nose. Tested positive Wednesday and started Paxlovid Thursday

Memory impairment, Injection site discomfort and Diarrhea

2.2.2021 – Severe chills, headache, nausea 20 hrs after vaccine that lasted 3 hours then fine. Had alternated Tylenol and ibuprofen every 6 hours from injection to post 36 hours. Only slight discomfort at injection site.

7.27.2021 – 5days of headache, nausea, diarrhea recentlytested negative for COVID and resolved without treatment.

1.26.2022 – Tested positive for Covid-19 on 1/5/22. Symptoms were mild at first, seemed to resolve, but then recurred in a more intense version. Still coughing to this date. Tested negative on 1/15/22. Had sore throat, HA, body aches, cough, fatigue, memory prob

Supraclavicular fossa pain, Contusion and Night sweats

3.6.2021 – My arm was moderate pain but not bad last night. Advil took care of it. It was minor pain this morning and advil helped. I have a sensative stomach that something i ate probably caused it. I did eat something which can cause the stomach issues. I am not sold the vaccine caused my stomach issues.

3.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes. Noticed a pain in my clavical onr side with shot then noticed a little on my neck anf maybe my armpit.

3.12.2021 – Still have swollen glands. You can see it and it feels like a bruise on my clavical.

3.19.2021 – My swollen lymph node on my neck hasnt gone down. It is sore after resting. I probably ahould seek medical attention.

4.2.2021 – I was sweating in the middle of the night. I had a long day yesterday so being tired is not surprising.

Burning sensation, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

3.27.2021 – On March 20th my arm was red, itchy and slightly swollen around the injection site. I did not have those issues prior to the 20th. It lasted about 2 1/2 - 3 days.

4.25.2021 – My arm was sore today for a few hours. It seemed to be in my muscle directly under the injection site.

7.9.2021 – After my second vaccine I had a strange burning type feeling in my right hand. Lately, I have been having some pain in that same location, while working/moving it. Don't know if it's all a coincidence or if it could be something from the vaccine.

1.6.2022 – Mild sore throat

6.18.2022 – Soar throat, slight cough, headache

Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, Hypothyroidism and Body temperature increased

1.29.2021 – After I submitted my last report, I had some moderate joint pian and developed a fever of 101.3. Oddly enough, I had no chills associated with it. Took motrin, fever gone in 2hrs. Feel great now.

1.30.2021 – After I submitted my last report yesterday, once again I had a fever of 100.3 and chills. After taking motrin, within a couple hours felt fine again.

3.3.2021 – I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Just diagnosed, awaiting treatment options. Primary physician.

7.28.2021 – Thyroid levels went crazy, TSH dropped to .01, T4, FREE jumped to 1.9. A1c, jumped a full point. All levels are now back to normal 3 months after the second shot.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Eye pain and Vision blurred

1.14.2021 – Arm pain at injection site, red arm at injection site (histamine response). Appeared 8 days after injection. Took benadryl and iced it

1.27.2021 – Briefly light headed and almost passed out

1.29.2021 – Light-headed

12.31.2021 – Injection arm pain/muscle soreness- moderate to severe. Started 2.5 weeks after booster. Lasted about 3 days. Pain limited arm mobility

1.6.2022 – Back pain, muscle aches, injection arm pain, fatigue, headache, congestion, eye pain, blurred vision, slight runny nose, swollen neck lymph nodes. Got 2 saliva RT-PCR covid tests both with negative results.

12.30.2022 – Covid positive

Abdominal discomfort, Throat irritation and Dyspnea

1.18.2021 – Cough - minimalScratchy throatHeadache -minimalRunny noseMost likely just a little coldGot tested again todayWas asked not to go to work until I get tested - thats why below I say I was unable to work - in normal times I would Work

1.27.2021 – Have some nausea and dizziness but think its for other reasons

2.11.2021 – Diarrhea, some nausea

3.3.2021 – Loose stools, headaches. The loose stools have been an ongoing problem. I think the headaches are related to spinal issues.

4.23.2021 – Ive always had trouble taking a good deep breath, this last week it seemed to get worse and I had loose stools with abdominal discomfort. Both may have been connected to a medication I take though for ongoing nerve and joint pain.

Formication, Respiratory tract infection and Musculoskeletal discomfort

1.16.2022 – Sore neck. Painful from my neck through shoulder down arm to the wrist. Skin crawling.

1.18.2022 – Tingling throughout my shoulder, arm and into my fingers.

1.29.2022 – Coughing that hurts my throat. It's hard to catch my breath when coughing. Short of breath. A numbing, tingling, ache, weakness, and discomfort from my shoulder down through my fingers on the left side where I received the vaccine.

4.16.2022 – Extreme left shoulder/upper chest pain. Low grade fever. Rapid heart rate. Headaches, muscle cramping. Bowel changes.

7.23.2022 – Respiratory infections, kidney stones, high blood pressure shoulder and arm pain heart raising severe abdominal pain and swelling of ankles and feet Dr office, lab, radiology

Interstitial lung disease, Fibromyalgia and Cerebrovascular accident

2.4.2021 – Body aches and fatigue are normal for me with fibromyalgia

2.26.2021 – All above pain is normal for me daily and not attributed to the vaccine

8.21.2021 – A-fib and skyrocketing blood pressure sent me to the ER lights and sirens on 7-19-21. Bp was 220/100 something. All scans and X-rays were clear, recommended to see my cardiologist where I got an all clear

9.30.2021 – Stroke

3.8.2022 – Possibly had Covid but not sure since tests were sold out and I couldn't get an appointment for a test for 5 days and I tested negative. Had headache, sore throat and some mild coughing.

7.15.2022 – Diagnosed with interstitial lung disease

Asthenopia, Blepharospasm and Sinus headache

1.30.2021 – Eye lids have been twitching but think its due to tired eyes and seasonal allergies

7.28.2021 – Sinus headache / got steroid shot

1.23.2022 – I think they're seasonal allergy, or slight cold.. Tickle throat , slight dry cough, sneezy, tired. No fever and still can smell and taste ..

12.17.2022 – My toes on each foot are slightly numb.. am going to have a nerve tyto see if there is any nerve damage issues My GP FEFERRED ME TO PODIATRIST WHO IS REFERRING ME TO NEUROLOGIST

Hyperacusis, Cognitive disorder and Deafness

2.21.2021 – Yes. I believe I had CoVid in March, and I am again experiencing some loud ringing in my ears. Also, Friday night I couldnt hear the TV even though the volume was way up. The next morning, I turned the TV on and it was way too loud. Know it sounds weird, but maybe some temporary hearing loss? A little mental fog maybe too.

2.22.2021 – I forgot to report a couple of symptoms I experienced the day of the injection, that is, Friday 2/19. I noticed on my FitBit that wiring a few hours of the vaccination, my O2 Sat level had dropped from its usual 97-99% to 91%, remaining there until the next morning, when it was back up to its normal level. I also noticed for about 24-48 hours after the shot experiencing some shortness of breath. That seems ok today

3.19.2021 – Cognitive disorganization

Exercise tolerance decreased, Sensitive skin and Hypersensitivity

4.26.2021 – general malaise, skin sensitivity

5.2.2021 – Allergies

5.9.2021 – Intermittent nausea, vertigo, episodes of significant fatigue over the past week. Seems to be improving some this afternoon, but has been very uncomfortable.

5.23.2021 – Increased insomnia & allergies (although lots of potential causes there, I guess) ongoing significant fatigue

5.30.2021 – Allergies & fatigue have gotten worse. No access to real pollen count so no idea whether there are just more allergens or if Ive gotten more reactive.

7.25.2021 – Lots of fatigue and low stamina (need to rest/ lie down a lot, cant exercise to the degree I had been previously)

12.17.2021 – significant malaise, insomnia, heart palpitations (unsure if delayed side effects or possibly connected to hormonesor both!)

7.20.2022 – Heart palpitations

8.9.2022 – Increased fatigue

8.17.2022 – Allergies, fatigue

Oral discomfort, Panic attack and Oral herpes

1.25.2021 – Eyes having trouble focusing at times

2.11.2021 – Blurry vision

2.18.2021 – Dizziness

2.25.2021 – Headache, cold sore breakout, incredible body aches and pains, difficulty sleeping.

3.12.2021 – Stabbing muscle pain in arms and back. Muscle aches throughout body.

3.18.2021 – Facial numbness on 2 occasions. Lots of muscle aching in neck and shoulders, joints.

3.27.2021 – Continued joint pain intermittently. Herpetic lip outbreak this week out of the blue with all over achiness, general feeling ill.

8.12.2021 – Anxiety/Panic attacks MD appt in person

2.11.2022 – High bp

Pregnancy, Tinnitus and Heart rate increased

7.7.2021 – Had chest pain, fast heartbeat, dizzy, vision spots and ear ringing shortly after shot.May have been a delayed panic attack.

7.9.2021 – Sore throat started last night and continued through today

8.13.2021 – Heart palpitations, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, dizziness Consult with OB as I am also pregnant and appointment with cardiologist set up

10.29.2021 – Had a cold, am now 34 wks pregnant and have had various issues with BG and BP

Abnormal loss of weight, Bacterial infection and Blister

2.23.2021 – Sore throat, stuffy nose, sneezing, muscle aches, fatigue, crankiness. Just a cold, I think-- no fever, nothing major. The ubiquitous headaches... one really bad migraine.

5.4.2021 – Allergic reaction to ChloraPrep, resulting in bacterial infection with itchy hives & blisters, swelling, pain & nausea. That was a few days post vax #2. PCP followup

11.7.2021 – Persistent dry cough

11.21.2021 – Cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, fatigue, depression

1.23.2022 – I have a cold & sore throat.

10.24.2022 – Rapid unintended weight loss, digestive issues, impairment of balance, impaired sense of smell, loss of appetite, depression

Exercise tolerance decreased, Muscle twitching and Menstruation irregular

4.27.2021 – Twitching

5.1.2021 – Persisting lower back pain/inflammation over the past few days, more towards my left side. Also having some allergy like symptoms like runny nose and sore throat that have persisted as well. I feel much better today than I have since being vaccinated. I have forced myself to work out every single day and have been staying hydrated. I have been really tired and have been taking breaks in the middle of my workouts. Drinking Vitamin C helped a lot.

5.3.2021 – Reoccurring sensations in legs especially in knee and thigh region

7.1.2021 – Irregular Menstrual Cycle, Tiredness, Worsening of PCOS.

Tinnitus

3.2.2021 – My 2 symptoms are very mild, but my chronic ear ringing is somewhat more pronounced

9.27.2021 – Decided to see a cardiologist re:possible A-fib symptoms. Likely these have been present well before the Covid pandemic. Shes referred me for further follow up. Low level of risk, low level of concern on both our parts. Have med to take PRN. OP cardiology dept

3.29.2022 – Felt it prudent to consult w/a cardiologist re: possible Afib symptoms. These are infrequent and not overly concerning, but just regular enough to now take a daily med (Diltiazem).

Periarthritis, Joint range of motion decreased and Tachycardia

6.26.2021 – Intense pain radiated from the injection site on my left shoulder down my arm and into my back and chest on the left side last night.

6.29.2021 – Significant pain in shoulder when lift my arm

7.6.2021 – NauseaHeadaches

7.13.2021 – Pain in my left arm from the injection site at my shoulder down to my wrist. Im unable to move my arm in certain positions or sleep on my left side because of the pain in my arm.

8.3.2021 – Severe pain in left shoulder where I had vaccine. Tachycardia with nausea and weakness

8.8.2021 – General aches all over

8.15.2021 – Severe pain in left shoulder injection siteNausea and vomiting Diarrhea

1.16.2022 – Substantial pain in L shoulder where vaccine was administered. Significant pain continued as well as decreased ROM. Required MD appt. Diagnosed frozen shoulder. Required cortisone injection and physical therapy.

Daydreaming, Irritable bowel syndrome and Flatulence

4.2.2021 – less appetite than usual

4.7.2021 – abdominal pain started late Monday night, has varied from mild to moderate, includes extra intestinal gas. Occasional mild-to-moderate nausea started today. I suspect the pain and gas are an IBS flare-up. I suspect the nausea is related to today's only-clear-liquids diet to treat the pain (which does seem to be helping). I filed VAER temporary number (b)(6)about this.

12.10.2021 – I have felt a little achiness, abdominal gas discomfort, low energy, and absent-mindedness, but the only thing outside my usual range of variability is soreness at the injection site, which is also normal for me after a vaccine. swelling is very mild

5.23.2022 – I've been having a day or two of mild to moderate abdominal pain. I believe this to be a flare-up of my (usually well-controlled) Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

10.5.2022 – Soreness at shot site seemed to come on more slowly for this bivalent booster than my previous covid vaccine shots, but now seems comparable in intensity. No other symptomd.

10.7.2022 – the joint and muscle/body aches I'm reporting today may not be vaccine-related; they may just be too much computer and not enough exercise yesterday

Osteoarthritis, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

2.25.2021 – I am sort of sore but I often have aches and pains on my arms. I have osteoarthritis.

2.26.2021 – I am achy but dont think it has any thing to do with the shot. I didnt sleep well last night but I rarely sleep well l. So no problem as far as I can tell.

10.1.2021 – Regular joint pains not related to V

3.29.2022 – Possible thickening of Aortic Valve. I have appointment with Cardiologist on April 11 after regular Doc detected change on listening to my heart. Have appointment scheduled for April 11.

Eye contusion, Tooth disorder and Micturition urgency

4.1.2021 – About 1/2 hour later mild dizziness not now

4.2.2021 – Yesterday evening everlasting hours after shot I took one 220 mg Aleve tablet. I had more frequent urination since then and not sure if it is from other causes or from the medicine or from the vaccine. Also sleepier.

4.3.2021 – Not today since waking but last night after.check-in, some aches, some chills, and frequent urination. Not today.

4.4.2021 – None

4.5.2021 – The three symptoms were last night and early this morning but not now

4.6.2021 – Just that I had the above symptoms on waking and am not sure of relationship to vaccine

4.7.2021 – Sleepiness and frequent urination

4.8.2021 – Sleepiness

4.15.2021 – I have been a little more tired & achy and have had heavy legs and achy feet. This MAY be related to diet or seasonal allergy. I have taken OTC Aleve (naproxen sodium) and have also had more frequent urination.No fever and no severe symptoms.

4.22.2021 – Not new but worse a couple of times lately were feelings of being tired and achy and feelings of being chilled or having chills. However I have not registered a fever.

4.29.2021 – I had some older symptoms like aches and feeling cold and stomach sensitivity usually occurring in the morning. No fever and these symptoms were mild enough to respond to OTC Aleve.

5.6.2021 – Stomach upset and urinary urgency but do not know if related. Aches and sore feet also. Maybe not related?

5.13.2021 – A little more sensitive stomach and a little more temperature instability, like hot and cold flashes. No abnormal temperatures or fevers per my thermometer. My normal temp is subnormal as were most of my sampled temperatures.

4.3.2022 – Had two recent incidents unrelated to COVID of falling, one inside my house and one on uneven sidewalk outdoors with bruising and shiner. No relation to your survey issues just reporting happening. Taking Aleve for discomfort.

4.24.2022 – The second day after any vaccination is always worse for me than the first either because of sleep patterns or just how my system reacts. So that is the same pattern as usual.

4.25.2022 – Overnight and first thing in morning arm is sensitive from sleeping on it. Not later in day so much.

4.26.2022 – Above symptoms only after sleeping and resolve when I am not sleeping on or rolling on arm at night.

4.27.2022 – The symptoms may not be related.They are worse in the AM after sleep and improve during the day and after movement and morning meds.

4.28.2022 – Feet hurt not sure relevance

4.29.2022 – No

4.30.2022 – Foot pain probably unrelated to shot and from other causes.

5.14.2022 – Muscle and joint aches less while walking or sitting and worse when standing in place

5.21.2022 – I have some pain or discomfort in my right lower quadrant that may be totally unrelated to any vaccine. I have felt flashy (hot) or cold (chilled) on occasion but my temperatures have registered normal and my sense of smell pretty good.

5.28.2022 – I have had some discomfort in right lower quadrant and do not know if it is muscular or other soft tissue or bone issue or a digestive tract issue. I have been sleeper but no fever and all home tests negative.

7.23.2022 – For several days I felt like I had fever and had right lower quadrant abdominal pain. This coincided with increased exercise and increased exposure to people so I thought I was sick. I did not have anything like fever or other clinical signs though.

10.19.2022 – After most recent booster I thought I had more of a sore arm and fatigue and stomach upset but I also have seasonal allergies do I cannot assess if it was related to my booster.

12.23.2022 – Today I am having chills about once an hour and I do not know if it represents illness or just the single digit temperature of the winter weather.

Burning sensation, Swelling and Injection site swelling

4.25.2021 – Yesterday I had experienced muscle aches

5.6.2021 – COVID Arm....itching, swelling @ site of injection...little more joint pain...,no fever

5.21.2021 – Extreme headache....worse than migraine...which I do suffer from

5.24.2021 – Alittle pain, swelling , rash at the site yesterday....but much better today and feeling pretty normal. But I have to say the second shot really took me out...worse headache , body ache that Ive had in over 15 years Glad its over and pray we are all good

11.18.2021 – Not sureintense burning in feet & legs since shot.but may be coincidence with curbing HRT ?

Burning sensation, Injection site rash and Erythema

2.1.2021 – I am texting again, I do not believe u got my first text. I believe what I have is called Covid Arm. Feeling better today. Still red arm, but not as red.No longer sneezing nor runny nose. Burning feeling is not as intense today.

2.5.2021 – My rash on vaccinated arm still itches, but is much better. Still a little red, but nothing the way it was. I am administering cold ice packs 3 times a day and it is helping.

2.27.2021 – Side of neck a little painful.

2.28.2021 – Mild symptoms of chills. On and off. Yesterday chills were consistent. Left side of neck pain is better today too. I can move my neck and the pain is is milder today.

Abnormal menstrual clots, Blepharospasm and Heavy menstrual bleeding

4.4.2021 – Eyelid twitching started two days after my first dose

4.6.2021 – Enlarged lymph node in neck on same side. Continued eyelid twitching

4.7.2021 – Eyelid twitch continues

4.10.2021 – Eyelid continues to twitch

4.24.2021 – Passed 6 large blood clots about 1/8c each within 6hr during my normal menstrual cycle. Heavy bleeding (soaking tampon in 15min). My ob plans to do an ultrasound prior to my next period and did not recommend additional lab work in the meantime

Respiratory symptom, Sneezing and Nasopharyngitis

2.16.2021 – I had a close household contact test positive on Feb 9. My 2nd vaccine was 2/10. I thought my symptoms starting 2/11 was from the vaccine but I did get a Covid test with a + family contact. My PCR was negative on 2/11 and 2/16

11.6.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing consistent with seasonal allergies. Had a Covid test that was negative

2.5.2022 – Cold symptoms 2 weeks ago; 2 Covid tests negative Covid test

5.17.2022 – Allergy symptoms; negative Covid

7.5.2022 – Husband with Covid. I had URI symptoms with runny nose and cough. Covid test negative x 2

10.14.2022 – Allergy symptoms; Covid test negative

Menstrual disorder, Night sweats and Neck pain

4.14.2021 – I had a little soreness in my neck on day 1. I didnt report it because I thought it was just in my head. But yes m thinking it may have been related. Very minor anyways.

5.10.2021 – I always forget to add. But menstrual cycle has been totally screwed up since shot one. Not that anyone cares about womens health or what this means long term for us with what seems to be too much estrogen and that can lead to cancer.

5.17.2021 – Night sweats havent stopped since shots. I assume this is hormone related. Is anyone looking into how these shots have effected women. All I see on clintrials is research into how these have effected men