Their Stories

Parotitis, Dysphagia and Swelling face

3.16.2021 – Sore throat and runny nose

10.28.2022 – I reported parotitis on right side with severe pain and difficulty swallowing.

10.29.2022 – Extremely difficult to swallow.large amount of facial swelling especially on right side.Am very sick. My husband is a physician. He is keeping a close watch.

10.30.2022 – Am able to drink fairly well. Facial swelling is slightly reduced. Pain still mod/severe. Requires constant analgesia. Headache improved.

10.31.2022 – Swelling is reduced since yesterday. Pain level is less. Am able to drink adequate amounts. Eating is still a big problem. I have an appointment with an ENT physician Tuesday at 9:30

11.1.2022 – Pain is decreased, swelling is decreased. My ability to eat and drink has improved. Consulted with an ENT physician today. Have begun medication. Private practice

11.4.2022 – I saw physician today.

11.19.2022 – Throat is very sore. Voice is definitely hoarse.

12.2.2022 – Constant dry cough. Fatigue

Hypersomnia, Impaired work ability and Tremor

3.18.2021 – Yesterday did feel like Covid all over again

3.19.2021 – Just what my doctor says I am long hauler

3.20.2021 – That is from Covid in November

3.21.2021 – Nothing from shot just long hauler stuff

4.7.2021 – Heat rate and pulse were so high I couldnt finish getting groceries. Shaking was uncontrollable. Very fatigued.

4.15.2021 – Anxiety really high today Covid in November still off work

4.17.2021 – Just long hauler stuff from Covid

4.27.2021 – Pulse is higher. Changed meds to see if we can get blood pressure down more. Still very fatigued. Not related to 2nd shot. Still sleeping a lot. After affects from Covid in November. Still not working

5.11.2021 – Shaking more and sleeping a lot again. Pulse is still high blood pressure is coming down with change of meds. Had Covid in November.

5.18.2021 – Still the same doing pulmonary therapy and just started physical therapy

5.25.2021 – Still the same. Working on therapy

2.22.2022 – Still symptoms from Covid 11/20/2020. Not working

Sensitivity to weather change, Respiratory tract infection and Oral herpes

3.9.2021 – Most symptoms occurred over night last night, lingering arm soreness today

4.1.2021 – Large outbreak of fever blisters (which I have had before, usually due to wind/sun exposure, neither of which I have had over the last 3-4 days)

4.12.2021 – Last week had increasing fatigue, post nasal congestion and a cough, still persisting

10.7.2021 – Fever blisters. Also had them after the second shot

10.25.2022 – Respiratory infection, congestion, cough, fatigue. Lasted about 10 days

Chest discomfort and Headache

4.15.2021 – Not sure! Mild headache but I think I had it before the shot today!

4.18.2021 – None

4.19.2021 – A little pressure in the middle of right side of my lung or around there.

4.21.2021 – No!

5.13.2021 – Light back (right lung areas) pressure!

5.28.2021 – Not now but Lately, Ive been feeling some sort of pressure in my upper back areas of lungs enough to consider going to the doctor for some kind of X-ray check up. If it returns in some sort of way, I just might have to have checked up!

Eye pain, Throat irritation and Pain in extremity

3.27.2021 – No

3.30.2021 – I was more tired than I anticipated yesterday and took a 20-minute nap at about 4:00 PM MT.

5.29.2021 – Ive had a headache in a band over my ears and affecting my hearing just a little bit. This is unusual for me. It has lasted about three days, but is improving.

7.17.2021 – I had a nasty head cold.

4.30.2022 – My eyes hurt. On the day of the injection, my arm was more sore and I also got leg pain

5.2.2022 – Minor scratchy throat but likely not related to vaccination

Mycobacterium avium complex infection, Nephrolithiasis and Sinusitis

1.17.2021 – Getting better. Might have been moderate yesterday

1.19.2021 – Finally day 7 feel more normal

1.26.2021 – Sinus infection not related to vaccine Clinic physician

2.11.2021 – Worsening sinus infection. On second round of antibiotic sOngoing fatigue since second vaccine but may be due to sinus infection

7.13.2021 – kidney stone increased in sizeCt scan shows some changes with prior history of Mycobacterium avium Ct scan and renal us. Surgery for kidney stone scheduled

Sciatica, Blood pressure increased and Dyspepsia

3.11.2021 – Mild dizziness and mild weakness

3.12.2021 – Gastrointestinal burning ended early today

3.13.2021 – Gastrointestinal discomfort comes and goes

3.14.2021 – Rash lower on arm, mild. Mild nausea occasional headache

3.15.2021 – Pain stiffness in neck, pins and needles tingling in lower arms, fingers and lower legs and feet.

3.16.2021 – Sciatic kicked up , tingling on legs and feet mild

3.30.2021 – Pain in base of head /neck for a couple of days

4.6.2021 – Malaise but its only been 7 hours

4.10.2021 – Slight dizziness and weakness

4.11.2021 – Mild weakness, occasionally slightly dizzy

4.13.2021 – Ongoing fatigue seems to be the only issue now

7.6.2021 – Constant fatigue

1.11.2022 – I have a cough and congestion . Just took another Covid test today

3.8.2022 – High blood pressure spikes

Weight increased, Disturbance in attention and Feeling cold

2.26.2021 – Difficult to focus on tasks

2.28.2021 – Sore throat, cough

4.7.2021 – Last friday nausea Saturday fever dry cough, bausea

5.26.2021 – Sore throat, cough, tired, gaining weight while dieting?

12.7.2021 – Cough, unable to sleep, rattling in lungs on derp exhale

4.14.2022 – Cold sensations in throat and chest

4.16.2022 – Unable to sleep last night

4.28.2022 – Sore throat and cough

5.5.2022 – Headache, nausea

7.14.2022 – Sore throat, cough, headache

10.20.2022 – Pain in neck and shoulder

10.21.2022 – Stiff neck

10.23.2022 – Neck ache

10.25.2022 – Stiff neck.... worse today

11.16.2022 – Headache nausea

Supraventricular extrasystoles, Cyst and Cognitive disorder

2.25.2021 – I have been having more frequent and stronger PVCs today. Theyre not unusual for me, but today was noticeably more.

3.14.2021 – Ive developed a cold sore from the stress/sickness on my body

3.15.2021 – Cold sore on my nose

4.8.2021 – I have a cold

4.22.2021 – Cold sores

6.10.2021 – I developed a painful cyst of some sort on one of my finger joints. I have arthritis in my hands (previously) and they have been more achey, where normally they are not this time of year. Also, Ive had more cold sores for no apparent reasons.

3.11.2022 – Heart palpitations (PVC and PAC), high blood pressure, pill-stuck-in-throat feeling, intense sinus pain, intense fatigue, cognitive issues (just harder to think/find the right word).

Tension headache, Nasal discomfort and Visual impairment

4.22.2021 – I forgot to check in yesterday. I had chill and body ache yesterday 4/21/2021

5.25.2021 – I dont know if its related to the vaccine but my nose is more sensitive and I have more dry bloody mucus that I never had before and they are very dry and hard.

7.20.2021 – Pressure on my right side of my head, when I bend over or get up to fast. Or mildly just out of no where

10.19.2021 – Right side of my face goes numb but it's nothing related to head. Already got that checked, think it's tooth related. But I have been getting pressure headaches and spotty vision

Brain fog, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

2.22.2021 – No

2.23.2021 – Intermittent/mild pain in right arm pit - lymph node location?

2.24.2021 – Days 1 & 2 I had moderate pain in my right armpit - lymph nodes!

2.25.2021 – Days 1&2 I had mild pain in my right arm pit. The shot was in my right arm. Im guessing it was a reaction in the lymph node in that area.

11.9.2021 – I had "brain fog" after both vaccines & my booster vaccine. I still have "brain fog."

5.16.2022 – Chemobrain Physician Consultation & brain MRI

9.21.2022 – Brain fog

9.22.2022 – Brain Fog

10.1.2022 – Brain fog continues to be a big problem.

Plicated tongue, Lip exfoliation and Lip disorder

1.13.2021 – Extremely watery stools

1.25.2021 – Vaccine on 1/11/21. Sick on 1/12/21 went to ED due to continued illness on 1/14/21. Remained ill on 1/15/21

6.1.2022 – Osteoarthritis joint pain flareup

8.5.2022 – Lips burning since early May after 4 vaccine sometimes tongue so sore couldn't at times.currently not as bad but lips have waxy feel to them still. I work at hospital and spoke with physician he thought most like my auto immune system

10.20.2022 – After 3 vac I gad issues with my lips burning especially creases for my mouth, tongue had deep cracks, lips would peel after. 4th vac same thing happen I'm still having the same issues including mouth so sensitive ice cream/ yogurt was all I ate.

Motion sickness, Body temperature increased and Somnolence

1.18.2021 – sinus congestion

1.19.2021 – Sinus congestion

10.27.2021 – Trouble sleeping last two nights

10.28.2021 – Took temperature yesterday a while after doing my vsage report. Had a low grade temperature about one degree above normal

4.18.2022 – Upset stomach

5.2.2022 – Got seasick on a cruise first day ... took a couple days to get rid of symptoms after hitting smooth water second day.

5.8.2022 – Pain, coughing, fever (101.3), weakness, sleepy, continual sinus congestion, sore throat, headache

Lymph node pain, Dyspnea and Lymphadenopathy

6.24.2021 – Yesterday after injection, sore throat and through the night it was a chore to breathe. Felt like a punching bag when I woke up but am much better now.

6.30.2021 – My lymph nodes seem slightly swollen today. This happened to me after my flu shot as well.

7.15.2021 – My lymph nodes are reacting .

7.16.2021 – Super swollen lymph nodes.

7.17.2021 – Sore throat and lymph nodes

7.18.2021 – Extremely sore throat and swollen lymph nodes.

7.19.2021 – Lymph nodes still very swollen.

7.20.2021 – Still swollen lymph nodes but not as painful.

7.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

Bone pain, Anxiety and Pruritus

1.6.2021 – I had aching in my long bones the evening of the vaccine. I had local injection site pain the day after the vaccine. It was so mild that I couldn't check above. Nothing was bad.

1.18.2021 – I really dont think its related to my vaccine but I have experienced intense, anxiety-producing, intermittent itching of my hands. I have NEVER had anything like this. One occasion it was my feet. I cant explain or describe the intensity!

Aura, Photopsia and Vitreous floaters

1.30.2021 – Rapid heart rate , achy neck, a little dizziness.

1.31.2021 – Noticed swollen glands last night, still tonight eccept right side has gone down 1/2 way. Stomache pain burns like ahlceres. Hope you can make out some words I can't spell.

2.1.2021 – A couple real dizzy spells. Sore on bottom of tongue. ???

2.2.2021 – Real weak, a few dizzy spells, left eye twitching with floaters. can't concentrate.

2.3.2021 – Lightning rod flashes through left eye with floaters & bottom lid twitches. Sores on tongue.

2.4.2021 – Big lightning type flashes in my left eye with other type of floaters moving around. Though feeling better.

2.5.2021 – Eye and abdominal symtems have calmed down.

2.21.2021 – Left eye still having big floaters moving around eye and lightning flashes which are more noticable at night. Is my 2nd vav going to be at the same place?

3.12.2021 – Shortness on breath. Get so winded at times it's hard to catch my breath. Ache all over. Big flashes in left eye. Yes I got my 2nd shot. 2 wks ago but this is the only way to leave a message.

4.30.2021 – Haven't felt well since 2nd shot. Very fatigued, pain in upper rt side of stomaches. Muscles burn/ache allover, floaters & flashes in eyes, headaches, migraines, diarrhea, depression has worsened & shortness of breath.

Hordeolum, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Paranasal sinus discomfort

2.13.2021 – Day 1 slight sore arm Day 2 one hive on opposite arm,Sore arm,Slight headache, sinus pressure, One nostril clogged and drainage, Irritated throat and ear, Sore lymph node underarm area same arm as shot. Muscle ache in shoulders and neck Slight Headache 101.8 fever Chills Day 3 7am temperature of 100.0 took Advil 7 pm temp 100.0 Day 4 no fever

2.16.2021 – Ears ringing or chirping sounds

3.10.2021 – Chest tightness like an anxiety feeling

3.12.2021 – Chest tightness and Swollen lymph node under vaccinated arm same symptoms as my first shot. FYI I had covid in November of 2020

3.13.2021 – Stye on RT eye , chest tightness

3.17.2021 – Chest tightness

6.9.2021 – Tinnitus

9.8.2021 – Worse joint and muscle pain

Ocular rosacea, Eustachian tube dysfunction and Blepharitis

4.23.2022 – Tinnitus actually since October, 2021 but forgot to report it before

5.20.2022 – Scalp Lichen Planopilaris has gotten itchier as has Blepharitis. Note I have had the former condition since 2015, but the latter condition started in fall of 2021.

6.10.2022 – Since 1st booster I have accumulated a combination of tinnitus, eustatchian tube dysfunction, blepharitis and, most recently after 2nd booster, ocular rosacea. Not sure if these are vaccine related, but quite uncomfortable. Have seen ENT and Eye Docs

Bladder disorder, Renal disorder and Fibromyalgia

12.31.2020 – Sore throat. The fatigue and muscle pains are probably unrelated (I have fibromyalgia).

1.1.2021 – I have fibromyalgia so these may be unrelated.

1.2.2021 – Abdominal pain may be from bladder/kidney issues.

1.3.2021 – Felt like vomiting before bed last night, but is prolly related to another health condition.

1.5.2021 – This is normal

1.6.2021 – Slight facial numbness. Was gone after an hour. I've sleep been struggling with mood stuff more than I have in a long while.

1.22.2021 – I have fibromyalgia so these are probably unrelated.

1.23.2021 – Im always tired

1.26.2021 – I have fibro, so these symptom may be unrelated.

1.29.2021 – Probably related to other symptoms.

8.25.2021 – I have fibromyalgia and was feeling all of this prior to the vaccine. Today is just a bad day.

8.26.2021 – I had these symptoms prior to vaccination, due to a fibromyalgia flare.

8.28.2021 – Im currently have a fibro flare any an IBS flare. The rash is very mild.

8.29.2021 – (This is normal)

8.30.2021 – (Fibro aches)

8.31.2021 – (Fibro)

9.29.2021 – Slight headache.

Wheezing, Feeling cold and Somnolence

3.4.2021 – Very mild; pain at injection site

3.7.2021 – Cant seem to warm up

3.8.2021 – Late last night at 9 I had a sore throat but it was gone by the morning

4.2.2021 – I have the second dose on March 31 flu like symptoms without the fever from 1 PM on April 1-12 midnight April 2 where I felt extremely tired achy and sleepy. After 12 midnight I sweat a lot and I feel like a new person after that

4.21.2021 – Breathing difficulty and a little wheezing

4.28.2021 – Dry coughing and inability to breathe deeply without coughing

5.5.2021 – Lingering dry cough

5.12.2021 – Dry coughing

Asthenia, Pain in extremity and Respiratory tract congestion

1.25.2021 – Lightheaded, woozy

1.26.2021 – Lightheaded ness form yesterday is gone (it started about 5 hours after the shot and lasted about 4 hours)

2.26.2021 – Arm pain from injection

3.1.2021 – Was exposed to granddaughter with a 102 F fever 3 days ago; not sure if thats contributing to my symptoms

3.11.2021 – Fatigue

3.18.2021 – Significant fatigue in the evenings this week; could be somewhat related to our change to Daylight Savings Time

4.1.2021 – Fatigue, weakness

2.25.2022 – Congestion, cough, weakness, fatigue

Polyneuropathy, Carpal tunnel decompression and Nerve injury

4.27.2021 – Stiff joints, inflammation, Primary care physician, chiropractic and medical massage

7.27.2021 – Doctor has diagnosed post vaccine polyneuritis. I have burning, buzzing and tingling sensation in hands, feet, hips and middle back. Joints are painful and swollen. General practitioner sent me to cardiologist and rheumatologist.

1.26.2022 – Carpel tunnel release for joint and nerve damaged brought on after receiving vaccine. In office consultations and outpatient surgery

Asthma, Hypersensitivity and Migraine

4.21.2021 – These symptoms likely were paired with my severe pollen allergy symptoms (as pollen levels are high)

4.23.2021 – Lots of pollen activity with standing all day. Prob not related.

4.25.2021 – My throat felt like strep for a minute of today, but it wasnt a stick feeling. It was a single stab, just once. No coughing, hard swallowing, etc. Feeling fine afterwards.

5.19.2021 – All of todays symptoms came between 1am to 6am. No further symptoms after 6am. Shot received at 10am previous day.

5.20.2021 – The muscle aches are really persistent. I dont get them with anything, but after the shot, Ive had them constantly (no break). Not worried though.

5.25.2021 – Headache progressed to migraine. Stayed.

6.19.2022 – Caught COVID, lasted 2 weeks. Bad, bad, bad cough with asthma for the whole time, and the cough lingers for months after.

Rash erythematous, Injection site reaction and Rash pruritic

5.12.2021 – Sore throat and stuffed up nose

5.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

5.14.2021 – Stuffy nose

5.17.2021 – Sore throat

5.18.2021 – Stuffy sinuses and sore throat

5.25.2021 – Fatigue, nausea, and stuffed sinus.

6.3.2021 – Swollen lymph node in arm pit where I got the shot.

6.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm where I received the vaccine

6.5.2021 – Sneezing

6.6.2021 – Sinus irritation

8.31.2021 – Tingling in right hand

11.30.2021 – I caught a cold

11.28.2022 – Red itchy burning bumps appearing randomly all over my body.

12.5.2022 – Itchy red bumps randomly all over body

Death of companion, Emotional poverty and Arthropod sting

3.16.2021 – Overall blah

4.28.2021 – Nosebleeds, but may be stress related resulting from recent partners death. Drs office visit

10.7.2021 – Bee sting causing swelling and redness continuing after third day; a little light headed; low-grade fever.

4.7.2022 – Stomach ailment with some fever started 2 days ago. Probably unrelated to COVID-19.

11.12.2022 – Sick beginning 10/2 evening. COVID positive 10/5 through 10/21. Rx Paxlovid started 10/5, which made me sicker; I finished the dose pack as directed.

Fluid retention, Muscle fatigue and Poor quality sleep

3.23.2021 – Slight soreness at injection site

3.24.2021 – Muscle fatigue quicker than usual during my workout.

3.29.2021 – The armpit on the injection site arm is poofy, retaining fluid? The lymph nodes are tender too.

3.30.2021 – Just continued swelling in my armpit and sore lymph nodes there.

4.22.2021 – I missed the day after vaccine check in. About 8 hours after injection developed chills, headache, low fever, joint pain, terrible nights sleep. Took Advil about 10am the day after (24 hours later) and began feeling better.

4.25.2021 – Early muscle fatigue during workout

Dysphagia, Abdominal pain and Dysgeusia

4.15.2021 – terrible taste in my mouth that nothing gets rid of

4.19.2021 – Abdominal pain and diarrhea was yesterday; I missed the checkin. I've had a headache for a couple of days; won't go away.

5.19.2021 – I have been having trouble breathing (it catches), occasional problem with swallowing and a cough for three weeks now. I believe it's my allergies, but it's unusual this time of the year. Is this a possible side effect of the shot?

Neck pain, Pruritus and Rash

12.31.2020 – My muscle pain was mild and just in left shoulder/side of neck last night and this morning. Last night I had a mild headache and was more tired than usual. Took Tylenol and went to bed and felt fine in the morning.

1.28.2021 – I am not experiencing any of these symptoms TODAY, but I DID experience chills (in the moderate range) and muscle achínese and fatigue last night.

1.29.2021 – I did not experience chills today, but last night, after I already filled out my v-safe for yesterday, I did have mild chills at night and at some point in the middle of the night, but when I woke up this morning I felt totally fine.

2.1.2021 – Itchiness on one part of my torso. VERY mild rash. Not at all convinced it is from the vaccine.

2.2.2021 – Mild headache. Not sure this is related to the vaccine.

Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic and Peripheral swelling

3.11.2021 – A red, swollen, itchy, rash on my arm when I got my shot.

3.18.2021 – Continued to have a swollen lymph node by my collar bone, on the same side as I got the 1st shot. Ive had it for 1 week now.

4.1.2021 – Swollen lymph node above collar bone on the same side as my shot

4.2.2021 – Swollen lymph node above collarbone on the same side as my shot. I got it after the first shot. It was almost gone when I got the 2nd shot. Its double in size now.

4.9.2021 – I still have a swollen lymph node above my left collarbone. I have a doctor appointment on Monday since its been swollen for 5 weeks. I have an appointment on Monday with my regular doctor.

4.16.2021 – I still have a swollen lymph node above my collarbone on the same side that I got my shots on. It has been there since 1 week after my first shot. I went to my doctor this week and I have to get an ultrasound on it next Tuesday. Just my regular doctors office

4.23.2021 – Still have a swollen lymph node above my collarbone. This is on the same side as my injections. It appeared 1 week after the first shot. I had to get an ultrasound, blood work, and chest X-ray. I now have a Doppler Ultrasound scheduled. My regular doctor

Patient isolation, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Menstrual disorder

4.1.2021 – Hip and knee pain. Unilateral (left). Likely related to activities.

6.4.2022 – Tested positive for Covid-19 9 pm MDT 6/3/22. So far, mild symptoms: Sore throat, cough, low grade fever, chills, sweats, mild congestion, mild headache, difficulty sleeping last night. Unable to do daily activities because I am isolating.

11.2.2022 – I felt unwell for three days after the bivalent booster - chills, fever, fatigue, joint pain, nausea, body aches. Then I improved. Today's symptoms are related to menstrual cycle but cycle is much more severe than normal this month.