Their Stories

Tenderness, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

3.6.2021 – Lymph gland swelling and tenderness on side where shot was administered

3.7.2021 – Lymph node swelling under arm where shot was

3.8.2021 – Still moderate lymph tenderness under left arm where I had the shot

3.9.2021 – Slight lymph node swelling and discomfort on side of shot

3.10.2021 – Diminishing lymph node tenderness under arm of inoculation

11.1.2021 – 24 hours after the shot I had fever, body aches and extreme tiredness which lasted about 24 hours.

11.3.2021 – Lymph nodes are painful on side of shotwearing a bra is uncomfortable

5.1.2022 – Sore throat

Retinal hemorrhage, Cognitive disorder and Blood pressure decreased

3.17.2021 – Dizzy & pressure in ears & foggy headed

3.18.2021 – Dizzy, fuzzy headed, cognitive impairment, balance

3.19.2021 – Cognitive impairment, disoriented, unable to focus, making mistakes, balance off

3.20.2021 – Slight cognitive impairment, slight nausea

3.27.2021 – Balance, forehead and ear pressure, cognitive impairmant

4.15.2021 – Dizziness, balance issues, tingling hands and feet and face, deep lower back pain, feeling swollen like water retention all over especially hands and feet and face, wearing down coat w good inside all day w temp at 74,

4.16.2021 – If Moderna makes the booster combined with flu vaccine I wont be taking it.

4.17.2021 – Still dizzy, balance issues, cognitive impairment. Insomnia now for 3 nights.

4.19.2021 – Migrating headache, intermittent ear pressure, intermittent dizziness & imbalance, intermittent cognitive impairment Called my PCP

4.20.2021 – Brain inflammation dizziness cognitive impairment

4.23.2021 – Sweating, fuzzy headed, shaky, off balance

5.26.2021 – Floating headache

7.14.2021 – Since my vaccine I have been having intermittent huge bp drops where I almost faint. I was just diagnosed w flame heme in my right retina w no underlying conditions except vaccine. Optometrist visit for discovery. Follow up w Retina care specialist

Extrasystoles, Erythema and Sneezing

2.19.2021 – On day 13 (Feb 18), I had muscle achiness in my legs through the night, and headache and general unwell feeling. Went away after a few hours. On day 14 I noticed big red blotchiness on my upper arm. I had not noticed this before.

3.9.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose

3.12.2021 – Not sure if related to vaccine.

3.26.2021 – Felt like my heart was skipping a beat yesterday for about 10 hours. Today fine. I have no idea if this could be related to the shot three weeks after receiving it.

Apathy, Injection site hypoesthesia and Abnormal dreams

3.26.2021 – Vivid dreams (not scary, just interesting).

3.29.2021 – Mild anxiety, lack of motivation and concentration. Not sure if vaccine related or other life circumstances.

8.19.2021 – Numbness of area where shot was given.

8.21.2021 – Yesterday I had some random stabbing pain in my non-injection arm.

9.23.2021 – For two days I had a mild sore throat and a stuffy head. I got tested and tested negative.

1.24.2022 – Sore throat

1.25.2022 – Throat pain (those started before I got the booster)

1.26.2022 – Coughing (started before I got booster)

1.27.2022 – Common cold symptoms (started before booster)

1.28.2022 – Common cold (started before booster)

Mass, Nodule and Injection site mass

12.18.2020 – Dizziness, I feel like I'm febrile but I'm not.

12.19.2020 – Stiff neck and jaw, dizziness

12.20.2020 – Mild dizziness

12.21.2020 – Stiff neck

1.9.2021 – Grossly enlarged lymph nodes under arm and under clavicle on side of body where injection was. Mild dizziness.

1.10.2021 – Incredible pain in armpit and below collar bone. Enlarged lymph nodes in those places creating a lot of pain

1.11.2021 – Pain where lumps have formed after injection (armpit and below collarbone)

1.12.2021 – Pain where lumps formed by injection site pain in jaw

1.13.2021 – Still pain where 2 lumps have form post injection

1.14.2021 – Pain in armpit and below clavicle PCP 2 days ago

Scab, Cellulitis and Skin discoloration

2.4.2021 – Redness has spread to bend of elbow and almost around my upper arm. SEVERE itching.

2.10.2021 – Red, itchy patch that grew to cover my entire upper arm, by about day 10 post- vaccine. Found out yesterday it had turned into cellulitis, requiring antibiotics. Feeling better today.

2.25.2021 – Worsening redness, some swelling, still, continuing itching and warmth. This was happening last check-in but nowhere to document unless I chose Worsening of sxs. I wad advised to not take #2 until i see an allergist.

3.10.2021 – 1 &2 day post vaccine, had body aches, chills, temp 100.5, severe swelling, redness, and itching. Day 8 still itching, some redness.

3.23.2021 – Both arms are still itching moderately, however,are pink but not red. Still some scabby places on both arms.

Rash macular, Gait disturbance and Memory impairment

1.16.2021 – Itching all over but no noticeable rash

1.17.2021 – Still itchy all over.

1.18.2021 – Itching continues. Broke out in weird, blotchy rash on my face and neck. Also started to itch. Had problems clearing my throst even after taking allergy med.

1.22.2021 – No nausea but not really wanting to eat anything.

1.29.2021 – Tired, more unsteady on my feet. More forgetful than normal. Hot flashes then cold more extreme and more often than usual

2.10.2021 – Today, I am ok. Was not ok last week after the 2nd dose.

Flatulence, Migraine and Nasal congestion

1.16.2021 – Runny/stuffy nose, gas, woozy feeling

1.18.2021 – Left armpit lymph nodes swollen

1.19.2021 – Lymph nodes in left arm swelling...light headed after working out at gym and walking up stairs.

1.20.2021 – Lymph nodes in my left arm still swollen

1.22.2021 – I've had a 2 day migraine like headache....started Wednesday night and was full blown yesterday and today..left armpit lymph nodes still swollen.

2.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in left armpit

2.16.2021 – Light headed

2.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in left arm

Urine output decreased, Appendicectomy and Groin pain

7.9.2021 – Only this week: I have had headaches, nausea, muscle spasms. I strongly doubt the vaccine had anything to do w/these symptoms. I think it was stress, extreme heat, altitude (went to mountains for 4th) and dehydration.

7.19.2021 – Sharp pain/cramping left lower abdomen down to groin. Feels a little like UTI, but its not. Some constipation, burning and decreased urination. Not due to vax & will see my GP again today. UTI test results negative. Going for follow up care today.

7.23.2021 – Last week I reported G.I. issues that I did not think were connected to the vaccine. Just a few days ago I had an emergency appendectomy. I am in recovery, so I am doing well even though I feel good. Again, not related to vaccine. I had an emergency appendectomy.

9.17.2021 – Sore throat, sinus issues, coughing, fever. It is not Covid-19. I was tested. Its just a cold or flu bug.

6.20.2022 – Had flu-like symptoms in March & through April, then again in May. Have had a cough wheezy feeling in chest that is still here. Going to see a physician about it. I did test once for Covid (home test) but it was negative. I haven't seen them yet but it will be an office visit.

11.17.2022 – It's not horrible, but I often feel wheezy, like I can't get liquid out of my lungs. I think I had Covid, but didn't test. My doc measured my breathing on a good day and O2 was at 96% (it's usually 99%) so I'm unsure why that is.

Apathy, Depressed mood and Sinus congestion

3.18.2021 – Sore throat, chest pain (like the itchy long feeling when you have the flu)

3.19.2021 – Sore throat, itchy lungs

4.17.2021 – I had a migraine yesterday. I usually get one every month or two.

5.10.2021 – A bit if a headache today and had an emotional day yesterday. Really sad, unmotivated, and didn't get off the couch for most of the day. Likely unrelated, but I'm reporting everything.

7.3.2021 – Sore throat for the last three days. Likely due to stopping my allergy medication.

11.5.2022 – Cough, sore throat, headache, body aches, lack of appetite, exhaustion, sinus congestion

Pilonidal disease, Facial discomfort and Nasal dryness

4.30.2021 – Small needle sized red marks on my ankles

5.6.2021 – Headache, congestion

10.25.2021 – Strange taste in my mouth and my left cheekbone area feels a little strange. Almost like congestion.

11.22.2021 – My pilonidal cyst has been inflamed and won't drain. Not sure if it's related to my immune system being occupied.

1.24.2022 – Cough, sore throat, dry nose, sneezing.

11.24.2022 – My period has been going on for 2+ weeks even with having a hormonal IUD. It was also less than 2 weeks since my last period ended.

12.1.2022 – I've had a period since November 11th and has not stopped. It is now December 1st. It's insanely annoying. I had spinal fusion surgery on November 2nd and I can't see my obgyn for a few more weeks.

Hordeolum, Injection site nodule and Blood glucose increased

1.15.2021 – Initially a sensation on taste buds on sides of tongue

1.16.2021 – At bedtime After I reported yesterday I had a large knot at injection site. The knot is gone today

2.9.2021 – Insomnia related to muscle aches

5.7.2021 – hordeolum Right eye that required antibiotics. Eye dr in person visit

10.25.2021 – Joint pain I left hand

11.1.2021 – Joint pain left hand

4.11.2022 – Runny nose

4.13.2022 – High morning fasting blood sugars. This has happened with each dose.

4.14.2022 – Still fasting sugars of 160

10.14.2022 – Runny nose cough but 2 negative Covid tests so just normal fall "cold"

Eczema, Burning sensation and Muscle spasms

1.18.2021 – Congestion

1.26.2021 – Sore lymph nodes and congestion

2.15.2021 – Itching/prickly achy burning sensation/feeling on my shoulder blade (same side as vaccine), diarrhea. No idea if these are vaccine related

2.22.2021 – Joint pain in elbow on vaccine arm, Minor Muscle cramping in hands and feet, eczema outbreak since getting second vaccine

3.23.2021 – Elbow joint is aching in vaccine arm. It started day of vaccine and has seemed to get more irritating but still mild and not keeping me from activity.

Seasonal allergy, Herpes zoster and Abdominal discomfort

2.6.2021 – Mild stomach upset. It may or may not be related to the vaccination.

3.4.2021 – I have just been diagnosed with mild herpes zoster, which may or may not contribute to my symptoms.

3.6.2021 – I missed my report-in yesterday. I had a fever as high as 100.6, headache, fatigue, and pain, all mild to moderate. My highest temp today was 99.0, but now is 98.4.

4.7.2021 – Seasonal allergies, mild sneezing and runny nose that responds to antihistamines.

9.1.2021 – Some very occasional sneezing and an episode of mild digestive discomfort.

4.25.2022 – Reaction to Pfizer booster: headache, body aches, mild fever, fatigue for 1 day.

5.20.2022 – Sneezing, coughing, fatigue, all mild symptoms.

Monocular vision, Telangiectasia and Visual acuity reduced

10.27.2021 – Lower back sciatica pain

10.29.2021 – Pain mid back radiating bilaterally to hips encompassing front and back of thighs with swelling of left ankle over sides of shoe. That was yesterday, today pain in both knees and left thigh front and back and left hip- I will be seeking medical eval

11.5.2021 – Left ankle still swollen since last sunday

11.7.2021 – Right armpit and supraclavicular area more swollen

11.8.2021 – Red line going from injection site up toward shoulder

11.9.2021 – Sudden appearance telangectasia right thigh encompassing area 2"x10" above and lateral to knee

11.11.2021 – Bilateral underarm swelling ,redness, swelling, pain left periorbital area

11.12.2021 – Saw only white in left eye upon awakening, cleared after a few minutes. Left periorbital area swollen, to suborbital foremen, slight headache, tender to touch, hurts when blinking. Went to urgent care- no infection evident, but gave erythromycin for

11.27.2021 – Four days of monocular vision loss in left eye upon wakening. Left eye lateral field vision impairment. Right neck nodule detected with ultrasound, right neck and supraclavicular swelling, bilateral armpit swelling. Urgent care visit with ophthalmologist, carotid ultrasound bilateral- so happy to be part of a mandated vaccination cohort to keep my job- God bless America.land of the free. Home of the brave. Can't wait to be mandated for booster.

12.4.2021 – Right lower eyelid increasingly swollen and painful since last Sunday morning- similar to what happened to left eye. Sat, Dec 3,2021 woke up and gray fog looking out of right eye- within an hour vision back to normal. Armpits-and neck swollen still Monday see ophthalmologist for follow up and assessment of right eye

12.10.2021 – Right ankle pain when walking, palpable lymph nodes bilateral groin area

12.19.2021 – Skin on arms red like a sunburn and hairdresser asked me last Sunday if my scalp hurt because she said it was very red when I arrived - no pain or itchiness with redness- supraclavicular, armpit,and back of neck swelling still not resolved.

5.6.2022 – Left eye acuity diminished post swelling even with corrective lens. Armpits, nape of neck and right supraclavicular area still swollen. Inner thigh swollen and painful bilateral/ painless rash on arms bilateral- both resolved.

11.5.2022 – Both armpits are still swollen but now burn at times. I have tinnitus in both ears.Vision in left eye still compromised.Both big toes have become swollen. Have been told just exercise more

Dermatosis, Irritability and Herpes zoster

2.18.2021 – My vaccine seemed like it was given a little too high up on my arm. 1.5 inches below the acromian process. Make sure every vaccinator gets reviewed by another clinician periodically to ensure proper technique: i was worried whether maybe i wasnt properly vaccinated and it was stressful!

2.21.2021 – Mild sore throat. I do not think its related to the vaccine as someone else in my house had same symptom several days ago.

2.22.2021 – I have been irritable the past 2-3 days; there are a million other reasons to be irritable in life right now but i thought id mention it

8.18.2021 – I have had a sore throat, very localized to one side of my throat, for 18 days and its not totally resolved. Had mild fatigue for a week and a half with it, which has resolved. Strep test and covid PCR tests were negative. Maybe virus/allergies?

10.2.2021 – No

11.10.2021 – Today i was diagnosed with Shingles, on my left arm and hand. Happily, it is not very painful!

9.29.2022 – Periorificial dermatitis around my eyes

Raynaud's phenomenon, Spinal pain and Pain of skin

12.23.2020 – Absolutely could not get warm over night. Raynauds seems exacerbated

12.25.2020 – Raynauds symptoms increased, pain along spinal column.. forgot to document that happened since day 1

12.26.2020 – Several days of increased flatulence

1.9.2021 – Skin hurts- feels like it was cut open by a cheese grater

1.29.2021 – Insomnia, but extremely fatigued

9.26.2021 – Dizziness and uncoordinated

9.28.2021 – Pain underneath armpit- forgot to report yesterday

9.29.2021 – Pain under armpit. Redness and warmth are expanding

10.23.2021 – Stuffy nose, sore throat, head ache

10.30.2021 – Vomiting, h/a

11.6.2021 – Joint pain I'm person Doctor appointment

Injection site rash, Lymph node pain and Myalgia

1.9.2021 – Muscle ache centralized to injection site arm between shoulder and halfway to elbow

1.11.2021 – Swollen lymph's in neck, prominent on same side as injection arm

1.12.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes in neck on side of injection, tender when touched

1.13.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes in neck, left side same side as injection

1.14.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes in neck

1.15.2021 – Swollen enlarged lymph nodes on left side of neck that are tender when touched

1.23.2021 – Small rash, the size of an orange in diameter, at injection site. Rash occurred 8 days after shot.

Neck injury, Tongue ulceration and Head injury

1.23.2021 – I did not sleep well last night at all. My injection site is pretty sore since 7pm. last night. However, my arthritis pain has minimized in intensity. I am a little fatigued but need the rest.

1.24.2021 – I feel so much better. The injection site is almost painless, and I can move my arm more freely.

1.28.2021 – I feel good! I dont know if the survey is asking if I Ever had these symptoms, if Im currently experiencing them

2.12.2021 – Soreness and sores on my tongue.

2.21.2021 – Just shoulder aches at the injection site

2.24.2021 – The back of my biceps and tongue soreness, sensitivity. Not sure what from. Took Tylenol and symptoms subsided.

5.21.2021 – I was in a rollover car accident. Not one scratch, but my left side of my body, neck, and head were injured. Bone and joint and Therapy clinics, neurological doctor, MRI test

1.8.2022 – Soreness in my upper back, clearing my throat often, on and off headache, sneezing. Testing for COVID today

6.9.2022 – My ears itch and have been for a month or so and I haven't mentioned that in my other checkups-Apologies

7.28.2022 – Congestion, headache, coughing

10.15.2022 – My stomach may have been upset by the Powerade additive I put in my water?

10.19.2022 – Neck pain

10.20.2022 – Neck, upper back

10.21.2022 – Muscle aches on the side where I received my flu shot. Neck and upper back pain

Photopsia, Vitreous floaters and Nightmare

2.13.2021 – Nightmare during daytime nap

2.18.2021 – New large, round floater in vision of left eye along with occasional flashes

3.11.2021 – Earache last night.

3.16.2021 – Tinnitus

3.27.2021 – Continue to have ocassionally a metallic taste in my mouth which I first noticed right after getting the Moderna vaccine.

9.14.2021 – Severe bronchitis

3.10.2022 – I have developed asthma in the past 3 months. I have never had asthma before although I have had allergies and alleegic rhinitis. I believe that the 3 Moderna vaccines have made my immune system hyper-sensitive to allergens resulting in new asthma.

Weight decreased, Bone pain and Memory impairment

4.26.2021 – I had major bone pain, couldn't sleep, couldn't focus for about 3 weeks. I woke up one morning and i was cogent, had slept and was fine. Taste still not back but getting better. Had a dr. Appt that sent me to a mental health therapist, by that time i was fine. therapist

7.26.2021 – I am always tired. I have difficulty remembering things, dates and appointments.

6.28.2022 – I don't think covid related. Internal. Constant diarrhea and weight loss

Photosensitivity reaction, Rheumatoid arthritis and Bone pain

3.4.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis (so, no surprise). Its working!

4.14.2021 – Fatigue! I already have rheumatoid arthritis, so its not unfamiliar ; just exaggerated.

5.5.2021 – Leg cramps. But, I have rheumatoid arthritis and I just got back to my fascial release therapist, last week. First time since CoVid.

8.22.2021 – calf aches, cramps RA symptoms (better than shot #2)

8.24.2021 – Upper arm and left breast feel achy. My back is less flexible in the thoracic area. Fatigue is debilitating! (I have RA and Im used to weird -but I am really feeling the fatigue!)

8.27.2021 – Low back ache.

9.25.2021 – mild aches, fatigue, cough. Could be my rheumatoid arthritis and just the seasonal change. Right?

10.25.2022 – neck ache, arches, sits bones, ankles, (probably due to my RA).

10.26.2022 – Neck pain, photosensitive

10.30.2022 – tinnitus does not stop

Drug hypersensitivity, Blood glucose decreased and Swollen tongue

9.2.2021 – Diagnosed with Covid 19 last week of July Severe Allergic reaction and throat and tongue swelling during Covid 19 and got strep throat during covid reaction was to medication I always take and had to go to ER also diagnosed with diabetes Dr office

10.30.2022 – I am type 2 diabetic and I noticed after the shot for a few weeks my blood sugar was low a lot. The previous shot did As well but not as bad as this time. I was thinking maybe because it was the new shot.

Flank pain, Impaired work ability and Taste disorder

6.25.2021 – I had some weird neuropathy-type feelings in my legs and feet (like hundreds of fiery needles) then was itchy all over. Those went away before morning and now around 2pm (got the vaccine at 3pm yesterday) the fever began.

6.28.2021 – Dizziness

7.22.2021 – Odd pain on my right side near lower rib cage, growing fatigue that impairs my ability to work, brain fog and more sneezing than normal (sneezing could be allergies).

7.29.2021 – Cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty. Took a COVID test and it was negative.

12.23.2021 – Sore throat cough extreme fatigue Taste issues

Pharyngeal swelling, Nasopharyngitis and Rhinorrhea

1.24.2021 – I attribute yesterdays mild fatigue to my having had to stand outside for nearly an hour in the wind with an 11°F/-11.7°C windchill factor, waiting to be immunized.

10.12.2021 – No

4.12.2022 – For the past week: Headache, cough,. (No fever.) MAY see my PCP if symptoms don't subside.

4.22.2022 – Very slight throat swelling

4.25.2022 – Cold-like runny nose, bagging cough

4.26.2022 – Recovering from "cold like" sumptoms

11.5.2022 – A nagging dry cough of which I can't seem to rid myself. Office visit.

Hypoesthesia oral, Upper respiratory tract infection and Injection site bruising

12.18.2021 – Bruising at the injection site today. On 12/16/21 had moderate/severe fever 101.9, moderate/severe headache, moderate chills, moderate muscle aches, moderate bruising/pain at injection site.

12.19.2021 – Bruising at injection site today. Forgot to report on 12/15 approx 3 hrs after vaccination had some slight numbness around left side of mouth

12.29.2021 – Mild Nasal congestion, mild sore throat

6.16.2022 – Upper respiratory infection 4/22-4/29, 5/31-6/4. Confirmed not covid by both rapid antigen and pcr tests both times.

Arteriosclerosis coronary artery, Heart valve incompetence and Nonspecific reaction

3.10.2021 – Left arm soreness

3.11.2021 – Shoulder very sore and some stiffness down the arm

3.12.2021 – Arm feels better today

7.7.2021 – Disc disease and abnormal bone marrow In office visits with my primary care provider, x-rays and MRI and physical therapy

5.15.2022 – No

5.17.2022 – Body is extremely weak. No energy.

5.18.2022 – None

8.14.2022 – Muscle pains in left arm where I have had all of my COVID shots and boosters. Also currently under a cardiologist who has discovered a calcium build up and small leak. Facing a CATH procedure September 29th. Several heart testings completed

11.13.2022 – Chest pains had a cath procedure end of September 2022. Office visits several tests

Nervousness, Upper respiratory tract infection and Gastrointestinal disorder

1.23.2021 – Very mild back pain near kidney area may be unrelated

2.5.2021 – Had some diarrhea for a couple days but I know a couple other people that did too. Rapid Covid with Abbott negative.

4.2.2021 – Diarrhea today two times

8.22.2021 – Have had an URI once, GI symptoms a couple times and a headache a couple times. Always nervous it could be Covid since plenty of vaccinated people are catching it.

2.21.2022 – Had the flu type symptoms (Covid negative per 3 antigen and 1 PCR test) in early January. Had Covid in late January. Symptoms moderate 3-4 days then very mild. No residual.

Sensory loss, Rotator cuff syndrome and Tendonitis

2.16.2021 – I have some loss of sensation at the injection site. Additionally, pins and needles in my hands bilaterally (goes away and comes back, lasts for maybe an hour). Tendinitis in my left shoulder (I used to get this all the time when I played tennis but I have not been exercising, so it's strange). I also have what feels similar to tendinitis in my right hip. I received my injection in my left upper arm.

Delirium, Sensitization and Ocular discomfort

4.8.2021 – Today is okay, but yesterday I had severe symptoms including joint pain and chills . Pain behind the eyes and sensitivity/pain to touch. I I ended up delirious with fever and and body pain reaching 8-9 on the scale. My back pain reminded me of labor pains.

4.9.2021 – Eyes feeling like they'd pop out of my skull. Blinding pain.

7.6.2021 – I have an IUD and haven't really had periods for the last few years other than light spotting. Since the vaccine I've started having real bleeding again, sometimes 2 weeks at a time or over a week 2/month. I'm waiting to see my obgyn in a few months