Their Stories

Asthenopia, Throat tightness and Insomnia

4.3.2021 – Just I think I am tired because my arm hurt so bad last night I couldn't sleep. Took Tylenol this morning. It is much more tolerable

4.22.2021 – Tired achy headache

4.29.2021 – My eyes feel very heavy

5.6.2021 – I had an MRI Monday today I got the report that I have several enlargd lymph nodes on my right side about 1 cm in size

6.10.2021 – Pain in joints, random pains that travel, a feeling like my throat was closing up.

10.28.2021 – I have had a persistent cough for about a month. I went to my doctor twice.

Premenstrual syndrome, Temperature intolerance and Dysmenorrhea

4.13.2021 – Congestion

5.18.2021 – I experienced symptoms related to menstruation that are not typical for me: increased PMS and heavy cramps

6.8.2021 – I dont think this is COVID related but I had nausea and vomiting this morning

6.15.2021 – Just want to note for a second time that for people who menstruate, I have heard and experienced personally that PMS and period symptoms have been more pronounced post-vaccination

8.3.2021 – I experienced a high temperature but it was likely due to heat/external factors

Prostatic specific antigen increased, Knee arthroplasty and Vertigo

2.24.2021 – Vertigo

3.1.2021 – Annual PSA screening test just came back significantly above my baseline of under 1.0. This yesr 6.4, four days after second Moderna shot.

3.8.2021 – Annual PSA was through the roof. Ordinarily around 1.0 every year for long time, this time 6.4. Another test in 6 weeks. Moderna vaccine play a role?

3.15.2021 – fatigue, head and body aches and fogginess

3.22.2021 – Dizziness, fogginess, aching joints, nausea

2.22.2022 – Knee replacement surgery 1 week ago.

Large intestinal ulcer, Abnormal loss of weight and Impaired gastric emptying

3.27.2021 – I keep feeling like I am going to throw up! Not constant nausea, but that feeling just fine moment before you heave.

4.3.2021 – I get a weird feeling like Im just about to vomit, not normal nausea. Just the feeling right before you heave your guts up!

4.17.2021 – Had Failed Spinal Surgery 1* Chronic Intractable Pain since 10/2008 All R/T pre-existing conditions, and the forced reduction in my Pain Medications!

7.5.2021 – I may have reported this last time, but one day in April \May, I had the feeling just before you vomit, but without nausea, and only vomited once. Doubt its related.

10.4.2021 – After 3rd Covid-19 vaccination from CVS ([phone]) my shoulder hurt for a week, and I felt run-down. I had to go back to the store Nxt day to get Vac Record card, which was matter-of-factily written without checking records, says Pfizer (no lot#)

10.4.2021 – After my booster shot (CVS) my shoulder hurt for a week, and I felt run down.

11.18.2021 – Spontaneously vomiting, without s/s (nausea, bad eat, illness, etc.). After puking a few times I'm fine.

2.17.2022 – Fatigue, 60lbs unplanned weight loss, vomiting spontaneously, night sweats Ct scan, Gastric emptying study, mrii

8.19.2022 – Gastroparesis, ulcer in colon, 50-60lbs weight loss- unintentional. Endoscopy center

Oscillopsia, Visual impairment and Sinus pain

3.26.2021 – Loose stools once, but not diarrhea

4.8.2021 – Stomach pains/constipation

4.22.2021 – Ring finger and pinky are tingling on arm of the shot.

4.23.2021 – Sinus pain

4.24.2021 – Woke up to having sweated so much my shirt, pillow and sheets were wet.

4.27.2021 – Chest pains yesterday and today

5.20.2021 – Chest pain while walking-cardio

5.27.2021 – Chest pains.

6.3.2021 – More chest pain

11.13.2021 – Two sharp chest pains (flashes on pain zapping through)

11.26.2021 – Sharp chest pains in middle of the night, woke me up.

12.3.2021 – Nausea and GI distress

12.17.2021 – Chest pains are getting worse

9.8.2022 – Vision is weird. Things are wiggling even though I know they are relatively stationary

9.11.2022 – Armpit area feels bruised, only on left (same side of body shot given) Yesterday and today.

9.12.2022 – Armpit soreness, visual disturbances

10.19.2022 – Pain at unjection site. Totally weird, but very evident.

Hypoglycemia, Toothache and Sinus headache

3.14.2021 – Im T 2 diabetic with arthritis so my response to this is nothing new

4.8.2021 – Hypoglycemic episode at 0530 hrs

4.11.2021 – Joint pain is in my jaw and teeth on the left side

4.13.2021 – I had a hypoglycemic incident this morning

10.31.2021 – I was hypoglycemic at 0330 hrs still recovering

11.1.2021 – I have moderate arthritis in both my knees

11.15.2021 – My arthritis is acting up a little bit and I was sneezing so I assume it's from dust allergies

4.25.2022 – pneumonia

10.13.2022 – It's a sinus headache from my CPAP

Sluggishness, Pruritus and Headache

3.10.2021 – Itching all over my body but no rash.

4.20.2021 – A mild headache that wont go away.

5.4.2021 – Since I had my second shot Ive had a headaches that have lasted more than 24 hrs. I dont get headaches and it felt like my head was going to explode. I added pressure to my head and it calmed down. Doctor said migraines headaches can last up 3

7.6.2021 – I have had headaches that last all day. I didnt suffer from headaches before. I feel very sluggish.

Pain assessment, Nipple pain and Injected limb mobility decreased

4.6.2021 – After about 8 hours after getting my shot, the injection site hurt to the point i couldnt lift my arm 90 degrees from my side without it hurting badly. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worst, it was about a 5. I took motrin before going to bed, and woke up feeling better. Today the injection site is sore but only a 2.

4.27.2021 – The injection site area is pretty sore. It is painful to lift my arm 90 degrees from my side and hurts to touch.

4.28.2021 – My nipples are sore. It may just be that all my skin hurts to touch right now. But i definitely notice my nipples being extra sore as compared to most of my other skin.

Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Photosensitivity reaction and Petechiae

5.21.2021 – Hives over both arms and itching tingling pains on my arms and legs

5.22.2021 – The rash has spread down both arms and hands

5.23.2021 – My hives on my arms and hands feel like pins and needles. They are very uncomfortable and look like they are filling up with fluid

5.25.2021 – My hives all down my arms & hands are stinging agai

5.26.2021 – Hives down my hands & arms. Urgent care prescribed steroids and a histamine blocker

5.27.2021 – My arms still have hives, the steroids have helped, but I went into the sun for about 20 minutes today and they started stinging and swelling

6.10.2021 – I went in the sun over the weekend and got bloody spots all over my shins from being in the sun.

6.17.2021 – After going in the sun, the petechiae got pretty extreme. The hives on my arms from being in the sun got raised in a couple of them looked as if they were blood filled

6.29.2021 – Sore throat

6.30.2021 – Im very congested

7.1.2021 – Still very congested

12.23.2021 – I still continue to be allergic to the sun. I went on vacation in November and got bloody spots all over my ankles and legs and hands. This has never happened to me prior to the Covid vaccine Dr Office

Muscle fatigue, Facial pain and Bone pain

1.15.2021 – Kind of whoozy in the head

1.18.2021 – Legs feel fatigued

1.19.2021 – Leg fatigue

2.6.2021 – All my facial bones hurt

2.7.2021 – My facial bones are hurting

2.8.2021 – Facial bone pain

2.9.2021 – Facial bones still hurt

2.10.2021 – My facial bones are still painful

2.11.2021 – I am still having Facial bone pains I am taking ibuprofen. It has eased up some.

2.12.2021 – Why are my facial bones and joints hurting so much!

3.7.2021 – Headaches and leg fatigue every few days. No change in my activities to cause this.

8.6.2021 – Runny nose and headache

2.5.2022 – After my Pfizer booster shot I experienced heart palpitations for a few months.

Pruritus, Nausea and Chills

4.1.2021 – Perdon por no notificar los primeros dias.estaba tan enferma el sabado despues de 7 horas que no pude habrir mi telefono, el domingo estuve con escalofrios nauseas , dolor de cabeza, fatiga y picazon en el cuerpo. El Lunes sentia cansancio dolor de cabeza y y dolor de articulacione.....el martes me senti mejor , pude yrabajar pero la tos persistia tuve tos por 4 dia la Tos hoy Jueves se paro....es todo.s....

4.5.2021 – Hay una tos que viene y se va cada. Como cada 6 horas

4.10.2021 РDias atras como 2dias, el jyeves para ser exacta , tenia una tos un poco persistente por la ma̱anaY el miercoles desperte con un dilir el tido el cuerpi como si me fuera a resfriar.. Ayer viernes tido el dia tuve una sensacion de nauseas....

4.19.2021 – El sabado todo estuvo bien, el dia Domingo como a la 1:00 pm me senti mal y con muchas nauseas y fatiga dolir de cuerpo.

4.20.2021 – No

4.22.2021 – Mis pies los he tenido frios los ultimos 3 dias. Durante el. Dia

Osteomyelitis, Deep vein thrombosis and Nodule

2.5.2021 – I found out today that I was with someone 10 days ago that texted positive. His results were given today but started showing symptoms 8 days ago.

2.28.2021 – Knot in left shoulder from unknown source. May be physical therapy caused.

3.17.2021 – Deep Vein Thrombosis in right leg requiring Xeralto to prevent further clotting. Lrg is severely swollen. I'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow to open and drain abscess in Left shoulder (not injection arm)

5.26.2021 – Deep Vein Thrombosis & Shoulder bone infection. Surgery to remove Humoral Prosthetic and insert spacer for 6 weeks while getting daily antibiotic infusions. Surgery & home nursing

8.25.2021 – Persistent DVT in Central Vein in Left Thigh. Taking XARELTO.

Bone contusion, Major depression and Dizziness postural

1.14.2021 – Tested positive for COVID. Feverish with chills. Cough. Muscles/Body Aches. Fatigue. Dizzy. Confusion. Difficulty staying awake. I tripped on the curb and thought I had fractured my ribs. This sent me to urgent care. While there the doctor gave me Prednisone, Amox-Clav, Azithromycin, and Tylenol. No fracture, badly bruised ribs. Gave me instructions on how to care for my lungs, even though it hurts to take deep breaths.

1.20.2021 – Diarrhea and shingles

1.26.2021 – No

1.27.2021 – Dizziness when standing.

2.23.2021 – Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder on Monday, February 22, 2021. In office visit with a Psychiatric PA. Referred me to Counseling/Therapy.

3.9.2021 – Rash on my hands and neck. The fatigue is back with a vengeance.

4.29.2021 – Excessive daytime sleepiness. Constant fatigue .. go to bed tired wake up tired Office visit with my PCP

Nervous system disorder, Angina pectoris and Muscle twitching

7.14.2021 – Since 2nd day of 1st shot. Squeezing pains in center of chest feel mostly at night when lying down. Heart feeling funny hurting. Heart swimming sensation. Pounding heart. Sporadic muscle or nerve palpitations throughout whole body. Loss of sleep.

6.14.2022 – It is just that for one year after the shot of M my nerves moved and shook in different parts of my body all time of day mostly at night when I was trying to sleep twitching twitching from toes to neck. So scary. My arm still twitches Constanly.

Sebaceous carcinoma, Gait inability and Gait disturbance

2.2.2021 – No. Just extremely tired.

3.3.2021 – Terrible pain in my left leg. Having a hard time walking. Wondering if it is caused by the interaction of the vaccine with previous steroid injections I have had.

3.5.2021 – My left leg is still very painful and I need to use a cane to get around.

3.15.2021 – Still having many issues with my left leg with pain and weakness. I am not able to walk without a cane. Am taking 3 tramadol a day for the pain.

3.1.2022 – Diagnosed with sebaceous cell cancer in October, 2021.

5.9.2022 – I am very sick. Have a lot of Covid symptoms. My PCP not sure if Covid or a very bad flu or virus. Waiting for the results of a PCR test.

Urinary incontinence, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Muscle twitching

4.2.2021 – Left Eye Twitching*** Extreme FatigueFrequent HeadachesMuscle Spasms in legs and neckNausea with dizziness

4.9.2021 – Strep throat and ear infections. Not related to vaccine.

4.24.2021 – Dizziness

5.6.2021 – Abdominal pain, saw my Gastro Dr. for treatment. Not likely related to my vaccine as I have experienced the same problem several times prior to vaccine. Labs and CT

7.20.2021 – Bladder incontinence, possibly caused by worsening spinal stenosis. Waiting MRI discussion with MD. Radiology for MRI

4.21.2022 – Strep throat, ear infections Primary care physician visit

Abdominal pain lower, Stress and Injection site induration

2.10.2021 – Chills on left thigh that lasted about an hour but not painful nor uncomfortable(same side as vaccine area -left)

2.11.2021 – Cramps on abdominal/ovaries. Muscles feel tense. Pain and feels hard on injection area (left arm)

2.15.2021 – Chills only on left leg

2.16.2021 – Chills on and off on left leg

3.3.2021 – Not sure if its related to the vaccine but I have been feeling extremely itchy on my breast area for the past weeks and recently since yesterday my scalp has been extremely itchy.

4.19.2021 – Not sure if related to vaccine but my calves and ankles have been hurting/feeling sore.

4.27.2021 – Not sure if its vaccine related or due to personal stress or having to move out of my home so physically I've been tired. My knees and legs hurt a lot everyday. I had minor chills on my left leg for a minute or two.

Hemiplegic migraine, Angiedema and Aphonia

2.5.2021 – Asthma, chest tightness

2.6.2021 – Angioedema

2.9.2021 – Cough, hoarse voice

2.10.2021 – Hoarse voice

2.11.2021 – Coughing, hoarse voice

2.18.2021 – I have had daily Hemiplegic Migraines and asthma flares. Prior to the vaccine I had these only intermittently. I also lose my voice every day and have debilitating fatigue.

2.25.2021 – Extreme fatigue, daily migraines, frequent asthma flares, sore throat, loss of my voice, nasal congestion

3.11.2021 – More severe daily migraines

1.20.2022 – mild shortness of breath

7.15.2022 – My asthma flares have been almost daily for the past few weeks. I always get a migraine when my asthma flares. I'll see my allergist soon.

Breakthrough COVID-19, Vomiting and Nausea

1.24.2021 – I vomited violently for about 3 hours yesterday after I filled out the survey saying I felt mildly nauseous. I had Covid in July and tested positive for the antibodies in Sept and the last week in December. I am feeling better today but yesterday approximately 26 hours after my shot I was incredibly sick. No fever and mild soreness in shoulder!

1.25.2021 – Please note yesterdays response. 25 hours after my vaccination I had severe vomiting for 3-4 hours.

Costochondritis, Sleep apnea syndrome and Menstruation delayed

3.20.2021 – Mild Wheezing

3.21.2021 – Dyspnea , accelerated heat rate

3.22.2021 – Wheeze

4.17.2021 – Wheeze and heavy period

4.22.2021 – Very mild wheeze

4.24.2021 – Mild wheeze

4.25.2021 – Congestion and wheeze

4.26.2021 – Chest congestion

4.29.2021 – Congestion

5.22.2021 – Delayed Period.

5.27.2021 – Congestion and chest/ sternum inflammation.

7.22.2021 – Shot site painPain from shoulder to wristMigraines and eye pain

10.23.2021 – Shot site pain and neck and back stiffness.

1.9.2022 – Chest pain

1.19.2022 – Mild chest congestion and wheezing Some sleep apnea

1.26.2022 – Inflammation in chest and wheezing

Neuropathy peripheral, Rash erythematous and Joint swelling

5.2.2021 – Worsening rash on feet and toes. Swollen fingers and ankles/feet. Sore joints in fingers and feet.

5.17.2021 – Arthritis flare. Red, swollen, painful joints in feet and hands. Red rash on top of both feet.

5.23.2021 – Arthritis flare. Red, swollen inflamed joints in toes, feet, hands and fingers. Discussed symptoms with my doctor's medical assistant/nurse and she reported my symptoms to my rheumatologist. Prescribed 2 weeks prednisone.

11.5.2021 – Warmth around injection site.

11.6.2021 – Warmth around injection site area.

12.3.2021 – New tinnitus symptom.

12.10.2021 – Increased peripheral neuropathy. I do have an appointment with a specialist on Monday. Scheduled an appointment.

12.17.2021 – Inflammation in hands and feet. Uncertain if related to cold temperature and arthritis. New symptom for me. Have appointment with rheumatologist in a couple of weeks on January 4, 2022.

11.5.2022 – Chest pain/discomfort.

Dizziness

4.6.2021 – Mild dizziness

4.20.2021 – Im had basic aches since My initial shot... soreness like inflammation not the flu. My diet has been good, so the only chance is getting the vaccine two weeks ago

7.27.2021 – Inflamation and achiness, that was previously removed through diet and exercise is back. Personal habits have lapsed, but not yo the extent of the pain in areas of my body that perviously were inflammed but had been good for the past yaer

Myalgia, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

3.21.2021 – No symptoms to report; but I do want to note that to ease the pain and soreness at the injection site, I applied rubbing alcohol with a cotton pad to the area several times and the pain eased significantly within a few hours. The pain was completly gone by Saturday (vaccine given on Thursday). I also did arm exercises to work the sore muscle.

4.1.2021 – I have COVID arm since 3/29/21. Red rash spreading and splotchy at injection site. Area is warm to the touch and felt hard. Applied arnica gel and benadryl spray. I have pictures.

4.22.2021 – Arm pain. It really hurts, no just sore

Adenoma benign, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Abdominal pain

3.5.2021 – Abdominal pain was very mild and short in duration. It seems to occur after I eat, but is not severe.

4.26.2021 – With my last check-in I submitted before entering that I have been warm off and on throughout the day, not feverish, just feeling like the room is warm/hot. It has gotten better however.

5.3.2021 – Headache, light throat irritation/soreness.

5.10.2021 – Sinus drainage, headache, fatigue.

12.19.2021 – Hot off and on.

12.26.2021 – Low energy. Feeling warm/hot even when it's not warm or hot in the room or car. Tested for COVID 12/23 and it was negative.

10.12.2022 – Fatigue

Bronchiolitis, Lower respiratory tract congestion and Transient ischemic attack

2.12.2021 – Arm pain between shoulder and elbow

3.17.2021 – Urinary tract infection not related to vaccine

5.12.2021 – After the 2nd dose of Moderna, suddenly every afternoon, I get shivery cold, and must wear sweater rest of day. Do not get warm until in bed under quilt. Not know if Moderna related, but came on suddenly

11.23.2021 – Fluzone flu shot gave me low grade fever and vomiting and shaking in October Rescue squad

2.22.2022 – TIA Feb 18

8.24.2022 – TIA 02/22

10.14.2022 – Virus. Sore throat, nasal & bronchial congestion. Went to Urgent Care. No treatment;virus. Not Covid or flu

11.4.2022 – Bronchiolitis. Nasal congestion. For three weeks. Symptoms seem to be RSV virus. Doc did strep test,covid test and flu test; all negative. Still have bronchial congestion

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Chills and Rhinorrhea

1.26.2021 – I currently have no symptoms, however, starting the night of the 19th and continuing through the entire next day, I was very fatigued which is unusual for me and I had body aches and chills. These were completely gone within approximately 24 hours after the vaccination. I have felt fine sense. It has been a week today.

7.19.2022 – Initially thought to be increased allergy symptoms, including nasal drainage, drainage down the back of the throat, however, developed a low-grade fever.

Injection site swelling, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema

1.24.2021 – Neck pain. Do not know if it is related or another issue.

2.10.2021 – My headache may or may not be related to neck and shoulder pain i get off and on or may be brought out more by the shot. It's hard to tell.

2.15.2021 – Redness, swelling, pain and itching at injection site was only for about 4 days. It has cleared up now.

5.11.2021 – I either have a cold or bad allergies at the moment. Have had for a week now.

9.30.2021 – I got the 3rd dose 9/20. That was when I had the symptoms

Aspiration joint, Incisional drainage and Chalazion

9.27.2021 – Within 2 days after the 2nd shot, I developed a chalazion that was one of the worst the doctors had seen. They said they had had several cases following vaccination. 4 weeks After booster (3rd) shot, left arm continues to be sore. May be tendontear Dr. Office, steroid injections.

10.16.2021 – Reaction-type Breakout/burns on face after waxing.

3.8.2022 – Elbow swelling, filling with fluid. Radiologist removed fluid twice; on second visit, she added cortisone to stop it. 2dr. Appt. Specialist needed.

4.27.2022 – Swelling of leg, foot, and hands

4.29.2022 – Swelling of right foot and leg

5.8.2022 – I'm developing a chilazion in my R eyelid. Very painful! Swell.This ihappened in L eye with 2nd regular dose, too. My eye Dr. Saw 3 cases. I will contact her tomorrow to see if there is a way to intervene. It was bad w/ 1st one. Had to lance. Dr. Visit in person

5.17.2022 – The chalazion is getting larger. I have an appt. W/ ophthalmologist tomorrow. Will see Dr. In person tomorrow. This same side effect happened when I got my first booster - L eye. This time it is the R eye.

6.5.2022 – My right foor/psoriatic arthritis is flaring. Swelling to the point the bones can't be seen. Pain. Plan to call rheumatologist (autoimmune) on Monday. Dr. Appt. In person.

7.25.2022 – I now have chalazions in both eyes. The pressure on my eyes causes headaches. They both flared back up when I caught COVID. And I was hospitalized with COVID on June 26. I am still not well. Recovering at home. The cough, and difficulty breathing

10.24.2022 – . 1. Got COVID, hospitalized in June. 2. Rec'd New variant injection 10/15. By Wed. 10/19, I had a very bad dry, hacking cough. getting worse each day. Now into chest. Will call Dr. In morning. 3. Bad accident at home. Kneecap; 19 stitches. Dr. Appt. Pc.

10.24.2022 – Cough. Now, In chest. Wheezing. Mucous. Hard to cough or break up. Will have appt.

11.12.2022 – Blood oxygen levels dinking to 88 and 89. PCP suggested hospitalization., In person appts. W/ PCP and pulmonary specialist.

Tension, Tachycardia and Atrial fibrillation

2.4.2021 – Increase anxiety/heart-body tension

2.5.2021 – 8hrs increase heartbeat into 90's but no afib. Now normal

2.6.2021 – Continued hb in 90's, no arrythmia but occ lightheaded

2.7.2021 – Elevated hb in hi 90's continues with assoc tiredness

2.8.2021 – Still high hb, hi 90's with assoc weakness

2.9.2021 – Continued hi pulse 102-107, bp 102/78 & 94/68

2.10.2021 – Continue hi pulse in 90's

2.11.2021 – Pulse back normal in 60's

3.18.2021 – My atrial fibrillation, controlled by pacemakerand medications, has flared up as tachycardia in 90's without apparent cause over last 2 days.

5.6.2021 – My atrial fibrillation pulse rate increased the past two weeks to 100-110. Blood pressure good at 100/75. Feeling weak. Then broke last few days to 60 by pacemaker. Still no stamina.

Tooth extraction, Neuralgia and Pain in jaw

4.8.2021 – I had a horrible wisdom tooth extraction a couple years ago, and it messed up my trigeminal nerve - now I have permanent damage and control the pain with medication. My trigeminal nerve pain is currently horrific. It feels like the day after my tooth extraction. My neck and shoulders are also in incredible pain (I've had multiple injuries to my shoulders).

4.9.2021 – Trigeminal nerve pain in jaw - moderate

4.10.2021 – Trigeminal nerve pain

4.23.2021 – Itching at injection site (where it was previously red)