Their Stories

Larynx irritation, Blood blister and Spinal disorder

2.12.2021 – Shaky hands, general weakness

2.13.2021 – Symptoms resolved by noon

2.15.2021 – Shakiness. But felt super great yesterday & till noon today!

3.4.2021 – A pre-existing chronic booming sound in right ear worsened to the point of waking me from deep sleep.

3.12.2021 – Mild forgetfulness, sinking spells, intermittent euphoria

3.15.2021 – Feeling weak and super hungry

4.7.2021 – Unusual number of blood blisters on skin - present before last check-in but connection did not occur to me

4.15.2021 – Brain fog

4.21.2021 – Unusually strong soreness and pain in neck, upper spine, lower back, knee and ankle. Lasted about two days over the weekend, improved a lot overnight on Monday and continues improving.

6.10.2021 – A feeling of intense spine inflammation one night about three weeks ago. The day before and after I was achy. The whole thing passed in two days.

5.17.2022 – Fatigue, loss of voice, windpipe irritation

7.12.2022 – Allergy symptoms and sore throat

Oral mucosal erythema, Obstructive airways disorder and Pulmonary mass

1.6.2021 – No

1.10.2021 – Rheumatoid Arthritis

1.12.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis assume r/t pain

1.26.2021 – Ears are ringing.

1.31.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis

7.27.2021 – Excessive inflammation in right shoulder and right hand. Slight inflammation to left hand. Probable R/T previous dx RA , type 1 diabetes, right rotator cuff repair and 66 years old. I really want you to keep sending me these updates. I am an RN.

9.8.2021 – Bad cough/congestion short of breath on occasion possibly seasonal allergies. But not 100% sure. Joints ache/pain bad especially in larger joints and hands. Considering possibly taking a COVID test

9.22.2021 – Swelling and inflammation to joints

10.18.2022 – Mouth redness with a few sores

10.19.2022 – Inside of mouth raw

11.5.2022 – Inflammation in joints

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Joint stiffness and Wheezing

3.21.2021 – Dizzy

3.22.2021 – Had vaccine on 19th. Tired and pain in arm that night. The 20th just got progressively worse felt like I had pneumonia. Almost went to er. Used generic otc flu Thera-flu. Sunday the 21 felt a lot better. Still headache and pain on shot sight and joints but breathing was a lot better very tired. Today the 22nd. Symptoms listed above. Still taking pain killer but able to function as a homemaker again.

3.23.2021 – Getting better put joints still stiff and low grade headache I treat with Tylenol. Still tired

3.24.2021 – I dont know if its connected but on the side I received the vaccine when I use my pectoral muscle it has a dull pain when I try to reach behind me.

6.18.2021 – I have had a problem occurring about 4 weeks ago with wheezing and shortness of breath. I went to my MD and she sent me to a cardiologist. They ran 4 good test a CT and a PET a stress test and a look at the heart sonogram. I had a little calcificatio MD / Cardiologist

Injection site inflammation, Rash macular and Injection site induration

3.4.2021 – Large red splotch on arm below injection site; hard and painful to touch

3.5.2021 – Large red splotch a couple of inches below the injection site. It is inflamed skin, not a rash, and has increased by two inches down my arm since yesterday.

3.6.2021 – Still have inflammation about two inches below injection site, though it is lightening. Tender to the touch. Injection site is fine.

3.7.2021 – Still have large red splotch on arm below injection site, but it is starting to fade.

3.8.2021 – Still have inflammation below injection site, but it is fading.

Myositis, Nervous system disorder and Restlessness

4.8.2021 – Accelerated heartbeat, feeling of a rush in my head, pain the forehead and sinuses

4.10.2021 – Head feels clogged ar times. Arms feel warm

4.11.2021 – Stuffy forehead.

4.12.2021 – Feeling a rush into my head that comes and goes and is unbearable. Pressure on my forehead and sinuses. Clogged and foggy mind

4.13.2021 – Feeling of a rush in my head and a nasty, medicinal taste in my mouth, clogged head and weird feeling in my forehead

4.27.2021 – General malaise

5.6.2021 – Headaches, foggy head, bad taste in my mouth, bloated and painful stomachs specially after eating. Nerve pain.

5.18.2021 – Severe neurological problems, a feeling of a rush to the head, severe muscle inflammation and tightness in the legs, joint pain, feeling of an unending restless, occasional brain fog. I dont feel like my old safe. The vaccine did something to me. In person visits to specialists

Impaired work ability, Sleep disorder and Somnolence

2.19.2021 – Desire for more sleep even after 8 hrs of sleep.

3.17.2021 – Difficulty sleeping/poor sleep

6.15.2021 – I had two or three bouts of extreme tiredness/exhaustion unwarranted by my activities. I DID start back to work as a massage therapist part time, so I expected some fatigue. I havent had any episodes for three weeks.

11.4.2022 – Fatigue and body aches on Tuesday, shortness of breath. One day intense enough that I was unable to work and only rested.

Urinary tract disorder, Urinary incontinence and Fungal infection

2.25.2021 – Just keep falling asleep when reading an interesting book.

2.26.2021 – Just beware these signs were there before the vaccination. I am not young.

2.27.2021 – Weather front coming; winter storm watch for tomorrow. Doubt if any aches are vaccine related.

3.1.2021 – Just normal given arthritis etc.

3.2.2021 – I do not think these symptoms are due to the vaccine. I think they are a repeat of prior symptoms.t

3.3.2021 – I am a stiff 68 year old with arthritis and pre-existing flat feet etc.

4.14.2021 – Urinary issues & incontinence.

4.21.2021 – Big jump in A1C from 6.5 to 10.7 and a yeast infection.

Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

1.2.2021 – Mild tingling in my right arm and fingers. I got my vaccine in my right arm.

1.4.2021 – Tingling and temporary numbness in various parts of the body

1.6.2021 – The tingling in hands and face have stopped.😊

1.8.2021 – Very discouraged because I cannot get an appointment for my 2nd dosage. Getting the run around at Leon County Health department in TallAhassee Florida.

1.9.2021 – Felling bad because the LCHD in Leon Couny Florida will not give my husband and I our second dosage appt. Ridiculous!

Mass, Breast pain and Limb discomfort

1.22.2021 – Light tightness when breathing, abdominal pinch, suddenly hot flashes, occasional bit dizziness

1.24.2021 – Some sharp pain in my arms, not very often but uncomfortable

2.21.2021 – A few mins after the vaccine, my right arm began to hurt, my vaccine was in my left, later in, a bump appeared in the upper area of my right elbow.

2.23.2021 – right arm, upper elbow bump, swollen

2.24.2021 – Right arm, upper elbow

2.25.2021 – Right arm on my upper elbow

2.27.2021 – Right arme, upper elbow

3.6.2021 – Pain in both of my breasts, some days hurts more than others. My lump on my right upper elbow is still there.

Oral blood blister, Gingival ulceration and Oral disorder

4.15.2021 – In person primary care visit

4.23.2021 – Migraine, dizziness, nausea, vision changes Primary care, ENT, Neurologist

6.4.2021 – Headache, sinus pressure, sneezing, slight cough

6.11.2021 – Mouth covered in ulcers

6.18.2021 – Very heavy periods and large clots. I have PCOS so its not uncommon but I lost so much blood very suddenly that I nearly passed out.

11.5.2021 – I have been getting ulcers all around my tongue and gums. My doctors don't know why. They are very painful and keep me from eating sometimes. PCP visit

Hypoesthesia and Pain in extremity

1.27.2021 – This is weird and probably not related, but I thought I should share. My shot was given in my left arm. Within a few minutes after shot my right hand starts to feel numb and within 15 minutes my right arm starts to ache. This went on all afternoon and evening. Was gone by bedtime. Right arm felt a little sore this am, but all is good now. Left arm where zi had shot is sore or hurting. (I know this sounds crazy!)

Immune system disorder, Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Diabetes mellitus

2.26.2021 – I'm a type 2 diabetic with mild RA. My serum glucose went up significantly 3 weeks after my first vaccination. I am monitoring it very carefully now through the next 2 weeks to see what affect the second vaccination has on my serum glucose. I have been very upset about this.

3.1.2021 – Blood sugar is high again even though my carbohydrate intake was very normal.

3.2.2021 – Elevated blood sugar despite consistent carbohydrate intake

3.5.2021 – I'm a type 2 diabetic and my blood sugar was higher than my normal again. l have to take extra medication

3.19.2021 – I'm a type 2 diabetic and my blood sugar levels have skyrocketed since 2 weeks after my second vaccination.

3.26.2021 – My blood sugars remain higher than they have ever before.

4.2.2021 – My blood sugar is higher than it's ever been in my life since day 16 after my second vaccination

5.28.2021 – Blood sugar levels remain much higher than what they were before two weeks after the second vaccination

8.30.2021 – Ever since I got the second vaccination at the end of February my fasting blood sugar has been very high and it has not come down. I have type 2 diabetes and 2 autoimmune diseases. It's clear that my immune system was very negatively affected by it.

2.26.2022 – My diabetes continues to be bad and it all began a few days after my second vaccination. My doctors have advised me not to get any more covid-19 vaccinations

Gait disturbance, Breast pain and Feeling cold

4.14.2021 – Burning sensation around injection site

4.16.2021 – Feeling hot and then cold the next minute. Wearing sweats, covered with 2 heavy blankets and still feel extremely cold but my body feels hot to everyone else. Extreme body pain making it hard to move

4.17.2021 – Burning sensation in my breast with biopsy from the first days of second dose of vaccine to todaymarker

10.13.2021 – Knee/leg pain on left leg for about 3 weeks now.

4.14.2022 – Total body ache from shoulder to toes starting March 5th, 2022. Swollen feet, legs d hands. I did bloodwork almost every week & scans to find what's causing the pain. Body aches so much that it is difficult to walk sometimes, turn from side to side Physician

Injection site rash, Respiratory tract congestion and Dizziness

1.12.2021 – I feel as fine as any day prior to taking the vaccine.

2.3.2021 – Had dental procedure done. There might be some confunding.

2.4.2021 – Had a dental procedure the day before last there might be some confounding on the symptoms iam feeling. Currently on antibiotics since the day of the procedure.

2.5.2021 – Light headed at times. Not sure if it is do to the vaccine or to a dental procedure done after I got the immunization injection.

9.25.2021 – None

10.14.2022 – Little rash area of injection

Throat clearing, Secretion discharge and Dry mouth

1.31.2021 – Dry mouth at night

2.1.2021 – Dry mouth

2.25.2021 – Productive Cough

2.26.2021 – Productive cough

2.27.2021 – SOB and dry cough had to use albuterol inhaler

3.1.2021 – Dry cough

3.2.2021 – Mild shortness of breath and throat clearing and cough

3.5.2021 – SOB and Occasional cough

3.24.2021 – Fatigue

5.26.2021 – Fever, cough, chest congestion, sneezing, headache, copious mucus Doctors office visit

11.20.2021 – Dizziness

12.24.2021 – Pain in lower right leg. Pain in left fourth toe.

12.31.2021 – Tingling in right shoulder.

5.22.2022 – Sore throat and ears

6.16.2022 – Sneezing, runny nose, fatigue, mild headache

6.21.2022 – Fever, Sore throat, runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, cough. COVID test

Menstrual disorder, Menstruation irregular and Dyspnea

1.11.2021 – Out of breath

1.18.2021 – Extreme swelling in the armpit lymph node (side of injection)

1.25.2021 – Urgent care visit and ER visit for swollen lymph nodes and restricted breathing.

2.10.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes in armpits

2.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

2.12.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes

2.13.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes under arms

3.1.2021 – Regular headaches and very irregular menstrual cycle

3.15.2021 – Irregular menstrual cycle - bleeding every 9-10 days for 5 days.

12.9.2021 – Lightheadedness

12.10.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes in armpit

12.12.2021 – Swollen underarm lymph nodes

12.8.2022 – Covid in August 2022

Overwork, Thrombosis and Sciatica

3.16.2021 – Tired, achy hips/legs. Trying to decide if thats my normal or the vaccine. I think its my normal self (I run a daycare.)

3.17.2021 – Forgot to mention that I felt rather flushed much of yesterday. Could be peri menopause rather than the vaccine, but I hadnt had any flushing or hot flashes for quite some time previously.

3.18.2021 – This might just be my normal overworked self. I think I felt this way prior to receiving the vaccine.

4.4.2021 – Slight pain and swelling in my left axillary lymph nodes on the side I got the shot.

4.16.2021 – Ive had a fair bit of numbness and pain in my left foot. Seems like sciatica but without the back or leg pain. Perhaps its plantar fasciitis?

4.23.2021 – My feet have been hurting when I get out of bed in the morning. I have also been extremely tired lately. Finally, I lay down on the floor with my kids this afternoon and I got really dizzy.

5.7.2021 – Ive had unusual pain in my left foot. It started as numbness sometime after my 2nd Covid vaccine and is now quite tender and sore. I cannot explain it by means of any injury I can recall. I dont suppose people suffer blood clots in their feet.

4.21.2022 – Definitely felt unwell 24-72 hours post vaccination. Fatigue lasted longest, but chills, body aches, and low grade fever were strong 24-48 hours post vaccine.

9.25.2022 – Heart palpitations

Feeling of relaxation, Mobility decreased and Tinnitus

4.6.2021 – Just today Ive experienced Diarrhea and am very tired. Some muscle ache. Resting most of the day.

4.29.2021 – Diarrhea, headache, tired.

10.1.2021 – This was last night. Better now.

10.3.2021 – Last night I had severe diarrhea. Fine now.

11.5.2021 – Headache

12.29.2021 – Diarrhea-once today. Headache Self tested - negative

4.14.2022 – Briefly Light headed in the AM

4.19.2022 – Dizziness, ringing in my ears. Sent message to my Dr. I don't think it related to the booster.

5.11.2022 – Ringing in my ears. Low energy.

Intervertebral disc degeneration, Edema and Bacterial infection

3.25.2021 – Pain in knees and heaviness in legs continues. Knee pain started after dose 1 on feb 4. It has been continuous My pcp doctor examined me and I have an appointment with the clinics orthopedist next Thursday = edema In office during annual physical

4.8.2021 – Allergy to prolific pollen? Runny nose, itchy eyes, sore throat. My knees do still hurt upon standing. Legs heavy. Orthopedic doctor did X-rays - nothing but minor arthritis - and he did an ultra sound. No blood clots. Just joint pain. Alleve

4.15.2021 – GERD or other stomach fullness and burning. I do have a small hiatal hernia per endoscopy last year. My knee joints do still hurt but X-rays showed minor osteo arthritis in both and a bakers cyst behind left knee joint no blood clots per ultrasound Physical appointment with orthopedicist

6.3.2021 – Gained 20 pounds. Still knees with pain on movement. Assessed by orthopedist. Minor arthritis and excess weight. 121 to 149 in 3 months

9.2.2021 – Swelling in joints of knees, feet and ankles. Stiffness in fingers. Orthopedist says osteo arthritis. X-rays also found disk deterioration in lower back

12.14.2021 – Joints in my feet are osteo arthritis.

12.23.2021 – Dizziness. Knee and feet joints stiff.

12.30.2021 – Hard to breathe. Slight sore throat. Hemi facial spasms (long term diagnosed) are more prevalent, causing blurry eye sight.

1.6.2022 – Extreme fatigue

1.13.2022 – Pain in joints both knees and hands, and especially feet. Exercises increased in order to stretch the muscles. Aspirin twice daily all week.

8.11.2022 – Sore gums, knee pain and both feet are hard to walk on

11.10.2022 – Flu with cough

Chest injury, Head injury and Limb injury

8.23.2021 – none

8.29.2021 – None atributable to my third vaccination.

2.23.2022 – Colon pain

4.22.2022 – Acid indigestion -- am taking prescription medicine for this condition.

4.29.2022 – Stomach acid. Saw my primary physician and am taking medication. It is not related to my latest booster shot. Saw my primary physician.

7.8.2022 – Fell down the stairs to the basement and hit the wall pretty hard hurting my head, shoulder and ribs on the right side. Saw several Doctors.

Suspected COVID-19, Exercise tolerance decreased and Muscle fatigue

4.15.2021 – Injection site briefly became itchy 8 days (4/9/21) after shot and on 4/11/21 muscle around injection site was mildly painful for about 2 hours.

5.4.2021 – Thigh muscles and arm muscles fatigued quickly during regular walking/weightlifting workouts.

5.5.2021 – Low stamina during walking workout.

5.13.2021 – Suddenly realized I lost sense of smell shortly after 2nd dose. (I lost sense of smell in early February 2020 and regained it in March 2021. I also briefly lost sense of taste in early February 2020.) Sense of smell started to return last night.

4.28.2022 – I just realized I lost my sense of smell after the booster. I've lost my sense of smell after each COVID vaccination dose. (Suspect I had COVID at end of February 2020)

9.14.2022 – Earaches

9.18.2022 – Loss of smell - happened shortly after booster and has happened with all COVID vaccination shots.

9.20.2022 – I still can't smell anything.

9.21.2022 – Still cannot smell.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

2.7.2021 – Injection arm is guite painful to lift laterally; injection site sensitive. No arm pain for non lateral motion.

2.13.2021 – Continuing pain when raising injection arm laterally

2.20.2021 – Unable to laterally raise injection arm without severe pain since first shot

3.3.2021 – Sotator in left arm is very painful when arm lifted laterally

3.26.2021 – Injection site still very painful to lift.

5.20.2021 – Severe pain when attempting to raise my left arm. Arm where I got my COVID vaccine. Physical therapist AND Acupuncturist

Injection site induration, Injection site bruising and Feeling hot

1.22.2021 – Two days after vaccination, I felt a hard lump at the injection site, which was also red and itchy. Five days after the vaccination, my arm was less red, the lump seemed to be going down, and there was no itching. Eight days after the vaccination, the injection site became very itchy and the red lump came back. Nine days after vaccination, a bruise appeared at the injection site, and my arm felt warm. The red lump was still there but it was less itchy.

2.11.2021 – my shot was feb 9th

Spinal pain, Muscle tightness and Dry throat

4.15.2021 – Neck, shoulder, back and low back consistent pain with muscle spasms/tightness. Tiredness after minimal chores.

4.22.2021 – Increase in lower spine and back pain. Muscle spasms in lower back area. Increase in muscle pain within neck and shoulder joints.

5.13.2021 – Neck, shoulder spine and right side muscle spasam and pain.

9.28.2022 – Throat dryness and times excessive foamy fluids from my lungs. Sore throat in the morning almost every other day. Tiredness and increase in low rt side baxk pain. Visit with family Dr.

Memory impairment, Vision blurred and Brain fog

4.21.2021 – My eyes were out of focus for a short period of time last week. Each one alone worked but the image I got when both eyes were opened was not in sync. So I kept both eyes closed for a couple of minutes. Then everything was normal again.

1.23.2022 – I got Pfizer booster on Fri 1-7-22. On Mon 1-10-22 I had brain fog in that I forgot how to do basic everyday tasks at work and home. Intense for that week. Week of 1-17 I got better. Now 1-23 almost back to normal brain wise. Didn't like b-fog.

Dyspnea exertional, Aphonia and Asthma

3.12.2021 – Sore injection site

3.15.2021 – Last night, I had severe shortness of breath, like I couldn't inhale deeply enough. I'm fine today.

3.16.2021 – Slight shortness of breath when walking far distance

3.18.2021 – Shortness of breath, chest feels tight and heavy, inhalers don't help

3.19.2021 – Shortness of breath

4.11.2021 – 2-3 second dizziness spells 3-4 times a day

4.14.2021 – Been losing my voice and tinnitus is bad

4.21.2021 – Asthma flared up badly as it did after first dose, tinnitus is still extra loud

10.30.2021 – My tinnitus has flared up the worst it's been since the first two shots

10.31.2021 – Tinnitus is flared up

4.28.2022 – Chronic cough that lasted 5 weeks and took 2 packs of Prednisone, 1 dose Kenalog, 2 inhalers, and Flonase to control

Family stress, Muscle tightness and Muscular weakness

2.23.2021 – Muscle tightness in legs, mild-neck shoulders

2.24.2021 – Chills/fatigue last evening. Not 2day so far

2.25.2021 – Muscle tightness in legs, wears off

2.26.2021 – This AM hd muscle tightness n upper legs, now gone

2.28.2021 – Tired/weakness n upper legs part of the day

3.1.2021 – Muscle tenseness upper legs/off on

3.8.2021 – Experiencing stress dealing w/ family med. Issue. Tiredness weakness in legs, anxiety. No soreness of injection Site Rx 4 lab work

4.5.2021 – Tiredness light weakness n legs off on during day

5.24.2021 – Muscle tightness in thighs and in calves as if over exercising. Sometime in mornings or in after noon. Sort of weak feeling

8.25.2021 – Sm. Random areas of numbness that come n go on (L)Thumb n pad of feet. Varies.

Pharyngitis streptococcal, Thirst and Sleep disorder

1.15.2021 – Since I delayed in setting up Vsafe: On 1/14/21 (vaccine was received 1/13/21), I felt extremely fatigued, muscle and body aches, joint pains, and headache. I also would have considered the pain at the injection site itself to be more severe.

1.16.2021 – All symptoms have resolved with the exception of minor pain at the injection site itself, which is really only noticed when direct contact is made (if I didn't have a rambunctious 8yr old, I probably wouldn't notice it at all)..

2.11.2021 – At about 6pm last night i experienced severe chills, my teeth were chattering uncontrollably. The aches and pains made it extremely difficult to get comfortable in order to sleep overnight.

2.12.2021 – The pain and discomfort has been very mild today and has lessened as the day wears on.

2.13.2021 – I have realized that both with my first shot and the second that i was incredibly thirsty both times.

2.14.2021 – Very minor pain at the injection site and only periodically.

10.22.2022 – Started with a severe sore throat and then developed congestion/runny nose, and sinus pressure. Recently experienced tightness in my chest as well. I tested negative for COVID, flu, and strep throat. Illness may have been exacerbated by my asthma.

Cognitive disorder, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Hypersensitivity

10.28.2021 – Some existing neurological symptoms seem to be worsened. Muscle cramping and fatigue are much worse. Neck pain has also been persistent. Er visit was 5 days after vaccination

11.10.2021 – Muscle pain, headache, fatigue, heavy period

11.17.2021 – I keep getting rashes on my face Apt in December to see how to proceed w/ second vax after having these allergies/issues

4.15.2022 – Significant brain fog, fatigue and what feels like cognitive decline

Tinea cruris, Rash erythematous and Pruritus

4.21.2021 – I believe my rash is unrelated but have it around my thighs and groin. Red and blotchy and likely jock itch though I have never had that before.

4.22.2021 – I dont think rash is related to shot. I believe it is jock inch.

4.23.2021 – Dont believe rash is related. Likely jock itch

4.24.2021 – I dont think head ache is related. I also dont think rash is related (likely jock itch)

5.8.2021 – The rash I had which I thought was jock itch is not that. The doctor believes it could have been an immune response to the vaccine. I am going to see a dematologist.

5.15.2021 – I had said previously that I had a rash, which I thought was jock itch but the doctor diagnosed it as rash related to an immune response to the vaccine. treating it w/steroid cream. Doc believes it could be underlying condition & triggered by vax