Their Stories

Trigger finger, Limb mass and Neuralgia

9.20.2021 – Shoulder pain and tender. Arm and shoulder with extension of arm. Arm; Numbness, nerve pain, horrible aches, trigger finger, lump at wrist all on arm where I received vaccine. Continued headache and unusual olfactory smell.

3.22.2022 – Continued pain, numbness and weakness down left arm (vaccine administered in left arm), cardiac palpitations, intensified headaches, joint pain, left leg/calf pain and irregular menstral patterns. None of this was an issue before the vaccine.

Sensitivity to weather change, Stomatitis and Sinus headache

1.27.2021 – I just received less than an hour ago!

3.5.2021 – More of a sinus headache

3.9.2021 – Sinus headache because of weather!

11.1.2021 – Allergies, turned in to Bronchitis 2 weeks prior which may be the reason for the tiredness.

11.2.2021 – Allergies

11.3.2021 – Headache may be from Allergies

12.9.2022 – A little sore throat and a mouth sore on roof of mouth.

12.10.2022 – Started to get a sore throat. A little pain around injection area.

12.14.2022 – These took place during the night last night about 4 hours.

12.17.2022 – Sinus type headache

Eye pruritus, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Hypersensitivity

5.27.2021 – Nausea and vomiting , diarrhea fever, 100.4 My son ( no vaccinated ) also had the same symptoms. all resolved in 48-72 hours. Son saw his doctor dx was possible food poisoning.

7.8.2021 – Coughing , sneezing , itchy eyes and nasal congestion. If feels like allergies. No fever

7.15.2021 – Lots of congestion, post nasal drip and coughing. I was also very tired for 3 days. No fever, but some random sweating. Possibly hot flashes due to menopause.

Bronchial disorder, Diplopia and Vision blurred

3.6.2021 – Day of receiving shot had headache and about 1 hour later had double/blurry vision that lasted about 1 minute then never again

9.24.2021 – Had headache, cough and my bronchial tubes would feel funny when I coughed. Went to Dr. No covid but he did say he heard a little mucus in bronchial tubes meds cleared it up. Doing good now. Dr. Office drive up covid test then saw Dr.

3.27.2022 – On 2/9/2022 I was diagnosed with having long term covid. Dr. Office visit

Blister infected, Muscle discomfort and Eye pain

2.18.2021 – Eyes hurt a little

3.4.2021 – On tuesday experienced slight headache and fatigue and sore muscles but am again fine today

11.3.2021 – Runny nose multiple sneezing

11.17.2021 – Runny nose and slight headache

12.8.2021 – Bad headache upset stomach

1.26.2022 – Tested positive for covid January 6th.'2022 horrible headache..very sore throat..cough

4.23.2022 – Unexplained infected blister on inside of second toe left foot and rt knee area on surgical scar .surgery was 8 months ago.both appeared overnight 2 days after vaccine.

5.31.2022 – Intestinal issues. Headache..sore throat..sore muscles

7.19.2022 – Flu like intestinal issues

10.8.2022 – Vertigo lasted 5 days slowly improvrd

Arthropod bite, Feeling cold and Contusion

1.8.2021 – Small bruise on arm of injection

1.9.2021 – Bruise mentioned yesterday was from band aid applied

2.6.2021 – Muscle pain is minor and only on touch.

2.7.2021 – Chilly, but not chills

2.19.2021 – stomach and loose bowels

6.22.2022 – Got 3 red ant stings on my right forearm yesterday while doing some yard work. Still coping with sting/itch.

10.15.2022 – Sniffles and slight cough, pre-flu and Pfizer injections--cold began week before shots and seemed to end mid-week before shots

10.16.2022 – Cough-not related

11.21.2022 – UTI (first in many years)--using antibiotic to treat from PCP Also have slight cough with small amount of phlegm Covid self-test 11/17/2022...Negative

Head discomfort, Sneezing and Nasopharyngitis

4.23.2021 – Reoccurring pressure headache, not daily but ever so often. I don't typically have headaches, but since my 2nd shot, I have a feeling of pressure on both sides of my head, near the temples.

9.21.2022 – My toddler granddaughters were here over the weekend, they had runny noses, coughing. I think I may have caught a cold from them.

9.22.2022 – Coughing, but not as much as yesterday

9.23.2022 – Just an occasional cough

12.16.2022 – Bad cold, coughing, sneezing, runny nose.

Cognitive disorder, Amnesia and Aphthous ulcer

1.6.2021 – Numb lips. Bad taste

1.7.2021 – Pain in opposite shoulder as well but i was lifting weights

2.5.2021 – Cancre sore

2.9.2021 – Sore throat

2.24.2021 – I hVe msmory problems from thia vaccine

3.3.2021 – Memory problems. I tboight i had a stroke my memory has been so bad. I went to the er and tbey said no stroke but i have chronic memiry trouble and slowed pricessing since my second dose

3.10.2021 – Cogbitive impairment....i think im havibg an auto8mmune reaction maybe or encephalitia or mwningitis. Cardiologist, neuroligist, ct scan, er visit urgent care....call me i need some insight into thia thing (b)(6)

Herpes simplex, Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual disorder

3.30.2021 – Day 8 I experienced a rash at the injection site that lasted approximately 2 days. (COVID Arm)

4.17.2021 – Caused my HSV-2 to flare up.

5.18.2021 – Changes in menstrual cycle. I was very regular prior to my second dose. I now spot and it arrives early, stops, then starts again. This has been over 2 cycles now.

5.25.2021 – Heavier than normal menstrual cycle with moderate cramping. Starting and stopping, arriving early.

4.13.2022 – Covid/head cold like symtpoms. Congestion, minor coughing, and scratchy throat.

Ocular discomfort, Eye irritation and Neuralgia

2.26.2021 – Nope

2.27.2021 – Eyes burning but Lomify eye drops helped a bunch

2.28.2021 – Achy

3.12.2021 – My right groin muscle down to the knee is very stiff & sore - probably unrelated but coincidental

3.19.2021 – Just a sore muscle where my right leg meets the torso (groin) after taking a couple naproxen the pain lessens and I can walk.

3.26.2021 – Just tender at the injection site

3.31.2021 – Right leg acts like shooting nerve pain down outside of leg, catches when Im walking, 3-4 times today.

4.1.2021 – Again, almost like a nerve shoots down my right leg, toss and turn last night.

4.2.2021 – I have made a doctors appt because the pain in my right leg is worsening. It is either in the muscle or nerve My appt is for next Tuesday April 6 with my physician

4.9.2021 – Having an MRI done on right leg & back end of AprilAlso treating a UTI

4.23.2021 – Right leg, painful getting around

Diabetes mellitus, Blood glucose increased and Tinnitus

2.24.2021 – Friday 2/19/21 I got a round red mark on my left on below where I got the shot. It was hit to the touch, hard and very swollen. I went to prompt care on Saturday and they said I had an infection from the shot and put me on an antibiotic.

3.10.2021 – I am diabetic and my sugars have been a lot higher than normal since I got an infection from the first shot.

3.11.2021 – Ringing in my head

3.13.2021 – Get tired very easily after doing daily activities

3.15.2021 – Still have ringing in my head

3.17.2021 – I am diabetic and my blood sugars have been extremely high

6.9.2021 – Leg cramps in both legs

Nervousness, Restlessness and Mobility decreased

3.13.2021 – Fatigue

3.14.2021 – I was surprised at the severe fatigue! I could barely turn in bed or even get out!

3.16.2021 – I also am not sleeping well. I feel like I am in coffee! Two days of this nervousness

3.17.2021 – Restlessness in days 4/5 has subsided.

5.26.2022 – Restlessness, like after Vac 2

5.27.2022 – Back to normal! No shakes or fatigue. Slept well last night!

5.29.2022 – Back to normal. .

5.30.2022 – No issues.

8.24.2022 – Cold symptoms, ie coughing, fatigue, and low grade fever in evening. I was exposed to Covid on a sip or on a tour bus, even though masked. I did not take a test kit with me to test.

Dysphonia, Hypersensitivity and Brain fog

1.29.2021 – Dizziness

1.30.2021 – Occasional dizziness

2.27.2021 – Overall itchiness but I have eczema.

4.6.2021 – Persistent hoarseness. I previously did not report it, attributing it to allergies. Even when allergies are under good control I am hoarse from morning to night since receiving covid vaccine. I will contact my internist about this symptom.

10.27.2021 – Heart rate is elevated sitting = 92-96. Walking or standing = 110-115

10.28.2021 – Redfish patch below injection site about 3 inches in diameter.

10.29.2021 – Foggy minded.

11.2.2021 – Tinnitus, which also increased after my first two doses. Also mentally I'm still foggy minded but it is better.

Hepatic cyst, Hepatitis and Gallbladder operation

3.29.2021 – Note: I received my first dose 3 days ago, but just registers for this site today. I did have moderate symptoms the day after my vaccine; including slight fever, aches, headache, fatigue

5.13.2021 – Increased Muscle and joint pains

5.20.2021 – Headaches backaches

10.14.2021 – Gallstones and liver cysts

4.15.2022 – Gallbladder surgery 11/2021, ongoing inflammation and scarring of liver (yet to get a solid diagnosis), lots of joint pain and muscle spasms.

Dry throat, Dry mouth and Sinusitis

2.9.2021 – Called in to see what i can take for pain. Took vicodin & didn't help @ all.

3.15.2021 – I have sinus infection. I'm on 3rd Rx of antibiotics this month & can't get rid of it. This has not happened in past

3.23.2021 – I had not thought about mentioning before. But i have been having a dry mouth to point that my dryness extends all down to my throat & i wake up to drink water cause my throat starts hurting. But i have this dryness all day as well. Never had before. Have appt coming up

Renal impairment, Gout and Pain in extremity

2.3.2021 – I had a first case of gout less than 72 hours after the second dose. I have underlying kidney issues and have never had gout prior, but have definitely had worse kidney function. Would like to speak with someone if possible

2.26.2021 – I have been having foot pain that is similar but not quite the same as I experienced less than 48 hours after my second vaccine administration. Does it tie into the vaccine, not sure, but I have not experienced it previously.

Bronchial disorder, Mental fatigue and Infection

3.25.2021 – In the middle of the night, 18 hrs post injection, I woke with very bad pain at the injection site, felt nauseous (which I never do unless I have food poisoning) and had intestinal discomfort and negative symptoms. I made it to the bathroom where I experienced significant body weakness and was hot then immediately clammy. I ended up not throwing up but had difficulty sitting up on the toilet as well as making it back to bed due to weakness and lightheadedness. When I did, my entire body hurt, my partner checked my pulse and BP because my body was just not ok - then I had a very dry mouth and the ringing in my ears got very bad. I laid there feeling similar to what I remember having COVID felt like when we had it last Spring. After a while I was able to sleep and woke up feeling pain on my injection site but much less bad. Part way through today I was so tired I had to go to bed mid-afternoon. My injection site is still very painful but not as bad as overnight when my entire arm was in acute pain. The ringing in my ears and overall body and mental fatigue is still challenging. My nighttime symptoms were severe (if it would have continued my partner would have called a medical provider), and today symptoms have ranged between moderate and severe. I had to cancel most of my daily work and activities.

10.16.2021 – Lack of taste, low grade fever, bronchial difficulty, extreme congestion, infection, wheezing.

Heart rate increased, Palpitations and Dyspnea

2.10.2021 – Slight SOB

4.25.2022 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of injection arm

4.26.2022 – Swollen lymph node under armpit

5.21.2022 – Low temp of 100.4, body aches, joint pain, high resting heart rate, heart palpitations, weird upper arm pain.

6.4.2022 – Heart palpitations, feeling fatigued. Increase in resting heart rate for a day or two and then back to baseline. Increase in heart rate noted without stressors or anxiety present. Fatigue present only when resting heart rate increases.

Administration site bruise, Administration site pain and Movement disorder

4.30.2021 – At the moment, my left arm is sore where I received the shot.

5.1.2021 – Left arm pain around shot area, and left arm was tingling.

5.2.2021 – Soreness and bruising from where the shot was it administered on my left arm. I do Not think the second shot was handled as well as the first shot by the nurse.

5.4.2021 – My left arm is sore and has limited motion. The person that gave me the shot did not do it correctly. He didnt wait until my arm was relaxed before he gave me the shot, the area is bruised and sore.

5.8.2021 – My left arm and left knee has been bothering me all week. My left arm and knee are experiencing numbness and soreness. It doesnt feel right and Im worried.

5.23.2021 – The back of my left knee has been hurting since I got the 2nd shot. Im worried that it may be some kind of a blood clot.

Pleuritic pain, Hot flush and Productive cough

1.12.2021 – I think the headache today was due to pressure from my n95 and glasses worn for an extended time while seeing patients, not the vaccine.

1.22.2021 – Headache, malaise, 12 hours of productive cough/pleuritic chest pain, subj fever/hot flashes w/out fever (tmax 99.9), sore throat and head congestion, nausea/decreased appetite w/out vomiting; rapid strep neg, no access to flu testing-empiric tamiflu Empiric tamiflu given

Hypoesthesia oral, Paresthesia oral and Muscular weakness

6.14.2021 – *day 1 within 5 minutes of shot I felt light headed. Within 20 minutes I experienced numbness/tingling in my face/lips and tingling on limbs on side of body I had shot.

6.23.2021 – Muscle weakness and exhaustion. Noticed slight chest tightening. This was 2 days ago. Im better today.

6.30.2021 – Tingling and mild numbness in face/lips (gone after several hours)

7.1.2021 – Overheated, but NO fever

7.14.2021 – Increase in frequency of mild persistent headaches.

Angina pectoris, Pain in jaw and Pneumonia

3.26.2021 – Chest pain radiating to my jaw and down the left arm.

4.4.2021 – I was recently hospitalized for chest pain. 1week ago.

4.9.2021 – Hospitalized for chest pain. Angina-type pain.

4.16.2021 – Chest pain with pain going down my L arm and up in my (L) jaw.

5.3.2021 – General malaise & a short experience of no taste or metallic like taste! I didnt relate it to post-vaccination. But to day Im feeling better except for the fatigue!

5.24.2021 – In explained diarrhea x 2 days. No fever as such or vomiting just nausea!

7.21.2021 – Pneumonia in my left lung!

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Nasal mucosal discoloration and Vasculitis

5.1.2021 – Severe nasal congestion at bed time. Dull headache most of today. Not sure if it's related as 2nd shot was 4/28, today is 5/1.

5.2.2021 – ~8-9.5(rating) nasal congestion that is causing my ongoing 5-7 (day-night time rating) headaches. I discharged yellow-green very thick mucus this morning. Congestion severe enough to prove difficult sleeping even in upright position; waking up 2x at night.

5.5.2021 – I continue, albeit much reduced, chest congestion. I think it's almost gone.

7.28.2021 – Bronchitis mid May to early July. Pulmonary function test 7/29/21 10:00am. Meds: 2 rounds ea. of steroids, azythromycin, advair. 1st round telehealth 1st rnd of meds; 2nd round expedited appt Dr appt for 2nd rnd of stronger meds.

10.29.2021 – My bronchitis that I first contracted(?) has returned 2 times. Now it seems to be a residual condition that's exacerbated by moderate exercise. I'm very discouraged and dont know what to do, after two pulmonologists & multiple steroids & Rx's. Pulmonologist appts. Seeking more help.

11.16.2021 – Continued residual congestion from bronchitis in May continuing with bouts of exercise induced broncoconstriction. Appt 11/29/21 allergist / immunologist / internal medicine

12.1.2021 – Coughing shortness of breath headache body aches weakness. Immunologist gave me 2 doses ea epinephrine and albuterol by nebulizer. Dr ordered STAT lab and chest CT for review for next app 12/2/21. Outpatient-immunologist Telehealth-PCP

12.7.2021 – As discussed in my recent vsafe phone conversation with your rep. I remain hospitalized due to respitory health problems. I gave specific medical info where I'm hospitalized and my doctors. Info already given in my last phone check up with your vsafe rep.

2.8.2022 – Since been diagnosed wi/asthma, later changed to a symptom of new diagnosis called Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare form of vasculitis that restricts blood vessels and damage vital organs.

11.9.2022 – They may be related to EGPA; dull headaches, head, ear, nos, face pressure, tiredness. But symptoms are not debilitating as to prevent my willingness & ability to work, and ADLs.

Specialist consultation, Muscular weakness and Lymphadenopathy

4.25.2021 – Im experiencing a bad running nose, body ache and fatigue. My PCP office visit

5.7.2021 – Congestion and runny nose. I have tried all the medications prescribed to me and Im still experiencing the head congestion and runny nose. Im also experiencing a lot of fatigue episodes. I feel so exhausted at times.

6.25.2021 – Swollen glands, constant headaches and congestion.

3.26.2022 – I was diagnosed with covid in January and I am still experiencing some fatigue issues and muscle weakness. My head is constantly congested.

Hepatic enzyme increased, Respiratory tract infection and Throat irritation

3.22.2021 – No but I took one Benadryl on day 1 and now I am worried that this will reduce immune response of vaccination.

3.27.2021 – Scratchy throat

6.19.2021 – Lichen sclerosus-inflammatory

9.18.2021 – Elevated liver enzymes.

10.18.2022 – Recently traveled to Englandfor 5 day trip- returned 2 days ago and have a cough and body aches. Had a negative rapid Covid test at home but going for PCR today.

11.1.2022 – Sore throat and cough- had Covid PCR test on 10/31/22 and result was negative

12.20.2022 – Respiratory infection. Neg Covid PCR. Doctor thought possible flu. Had flu vaccination early October 2022. Outpatient PCR test

Increased upper airway secretion, Urinary tract infection and Nasopharyngitis

4.23.2021 – Caught bad cold from granddaughters, ages 2 and 4. They were dealing with congestion and runny noses. I have had sniffles, sour throat, and at times runny nose this week. Feel much better today. Should be fine in couple of days.

5.1.2022 – Had a little UTI problem. Now taken care of with medicine doctor prescribed. Took specimen to doctor's office and was sent to lab to culture. Doctor sent a prescription to my pharmacy for me to pick up.

10.22.2022 – I have a sore throat with a little congestion in my throat. It could be allergies at this time of the year, or a cold from standing out in sprinkling rain without a umbrella.

Herpes simplex, Pain of skin and Night sweats

1.31.2021 – Night sweat, chest was soaking wet through my shirt. (never had one before in my life)

2.1.2021 – Pain on my skin on my shoulders during the night (felt like pins and needles) skin felt sore.

2.27.2021 – Not sure this is a correlation... a week after the fist dose I had a herpes outbreak that lasted 2 full weeks & just now starting to improve. I have not had an outbreak in years. I had to to take a new to me, antiviral drug to get any improvement.

Lacrimation increased, Sneezing and Nasopharyngitis

3.22.2021 – Earlier in the morning I felt as if I was getting a cold, some running nose and eyes watering. It lasted until early afternoon.

3.23.2021 – I feel as if I have a cold, maybe I do and it has nothing to do with the vaccine, but a DayQuil didnt get rid of the running nose, tearing and sneezing as it usually does

3.24.2021 – Early morning I was fine, then at midday I was feeling again as if with a cold, sneezing and watery eyes. Took a DayQuil and I am feeling well again

12.27.2022 – Very bad cold; runny nose, body aches, headache, bad cough

Vocal cord disorder, Arthropathy and Skin discoloration

2.2.2021 – No

2.23.2021 – Joint issues

3.4.2021 – Experiencing flu like symptoms.

3.31.2021 – Joint pain in fingers. Scheduled appointment

4.9.2021 – Joint pain

6.2.2021 – Pain in joints (fingers, knees)

9.3.2021 – Flu symptoms, I experienced difficulties with my vocal chords, short winded, chills fever, diarrhea etc. for a few days after taking the shot.

3.4.2022 – The skin rash that I developed back in March still exists. It itches every day. To the extent that the area is changing darker in color.

Psychomotor hyperactivity, Decreased appetite and Myalgia

2.12.2021 – Loss of appetite

2.13.2021 – Yesterday I was hyper; today I crashed.

2.15.2021 – Most of the muscle/joint pain comes from a failed total reverse shoulder replacement.

2.17.2021 – The shoulder pain is getting better. But it will never go away, but thats how its been since 2013. The jab had ver little to do with this level of pain

2.18.2021 – Muscle and joint pain slightly worse than usual. I take Tramadol 4X a day with 2 Advils. I drink lots of water.

3.4.2021 – Aches are normal for me.

3.6.2021 – I have type O negative blood.