Their Stories

Poor quality sleep, Pain in jaw and Thirst

7.14.2021 – Started my menstrual period early(about a week early).. like 6 hours after I received the vaccine and today Im having moderate cramps

8.11.2021 – Started my menstrual cycle early

8.12.2021 – Dizzy, extra thirsty

8.14.2021 – Light headed, and extra thirsty

8.16.2021 – Worst muscle pain and joint pain Ive ever experienced. Deep muscle aches for 12+ hours. Couldnt sleep well. It was terrible..

11.9.2021 – Feel like I have slight COVID symptoms. (Coughing, slight shortness of breath, headache,body aches, upset stomach)Not sure if it's just the weather change or not to be honest. Felt bad last 2 weeks but today I'm starting to feel a little better.

2.11.2022 – I think I may have gotten COVID in December but it was mild and I didn't get an official test or diagnosis.

2.25.2022 – Dizzy/lightheaded, jaw, neck and ear soreness.. sore literally everywhere

2.26.2022 – Started my period because of vaccine.. was extremely thirsty an hour after first receiving vaccine and the next day too still really thirsty today too.

Somnolence, Edema peripheral and Decreased appetite

12.29.2020 – Chest pain.

12.30.2020 – Like I need to take deep breathes. Mild cough

12.31.2020 – I had to use my inhaler today and mild cough

1.2.2021 – Feeling SOB and coughing. Using inhaler

1.3.2021 – Mild Coughing and using inhaler prn

1.6.2021 – Still a mild dry cough.

1.11.2021 – SOB, fatigue, body aches but not as severe as the second day of vaccine. Dry cough and loss of appetite. I can sleep for days straight. Covid and flu test done 1/11/2021. Pending results Covid/flu swab done 1/11/21

3.29.2021 – My under arms hurt like how they felt when I first got the first vaccine. Like muscle pain or swelling.

12.29.2021 – My body aches and more sore than usual. We are currently all sick at home.

Contusion, Injection site bruising and Injection site pain

3.18.2021 – Soreness at injection site

3.19.2021 – Bruising on the same arm i received the shot on

3.20.2021 – Bruising on same arm as I reported yesterday is getting bigger in size.

3.21.2021 – Bruising on arm, not in the immediate area of injection site.

3.22.2021 – Bruising on the arm, not by injection site

3.23.2021 – Bruising on same arm that I got the vaccine on.

3.24.2021 – Bruising on same arm as vaccine injection.

4.30.2021 – A lingering headache that does not go away. Even if I take tylenol or kay down nothing helps.

Sensory loss, Chromaturia and Weight increased

3.19.2021 – Elevated Blood Glucose similar to when Im ill.

3.31.2021 – Increased urination w/ significantly darker color. Pain in lower back. Increased number of migraines w/ high pain. Strong nausea, weight gain, heart palpitations, elevated blood pressure. All in the last 3-4 days.

4.7.2021 – About 90 minutes after my second dose I had numbness/heat sensation start on the front of my left shin. It has persisted for about 8 hours. Its mild, but annoying.

4.10.2021 – Slight numbness in far extremities when Im sitting or lying still for long.

4.14.2021 – Dizzy/lightheaded, slightly short of breath

4.21.2021 – Unusually elevated blood sugar (>310). Lower than normal heart rate (<80 bpm Im usually >95bpm). Unexplained weight gain and bloating (8lbs in 4 days). Significantly decreased appetite. Worsened abdominal pain. HS flare (body wide).

4.28.2021 – 2 Possible seizures or syncopal episodes. Called my neurologist to advise.

10.12.2022 – Bilateral lessening of sensation in my thumbs, index fingers, and middle fingers. Still in process of diagnosis.

Ovarian cyst, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

4.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node armpit area

4.16.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit area of arm that was shot

4.17.2021 – Still have left armpit lymph node swollen

4.18.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit area but I think it may have gone down in size. Have an appointment in May to check it out if still there

4.19.2021 – Left arm lymph node swollen I think it has gone down a little but still there not as sore

4.20.2021 – I think my swollen lymph node is gone

7.13.2021 – Ovarian cysts one on each ovary. Saw NP and got pelvic ultrasound seeing an obgyn in August

Blood pressure increased, Hypertension and Pain in extremity

5.16.2021 – Since i got my first shot my blood pressure has been higher

5.18.2021 – Pain in the arm subsiding

5.30.2021 – My blood pressure now becomes very high (180) at times. Then it goes down. I believe i started to have significant ups and downs since my first shot

6.7.2021 – My blood pressure remains high or higher consistently 170/180 and not lower than 140. Could this be a vaccine side effect?

6.13.2021 – My blood pressure still is far too high. I have just started to take more proteins since i tend to be low on proteins in the blood... let's see if it works since i read that the Pfizer vaccine works with the proteins in the outer cells....

6.20.2021 – My blood pressure is stabilizing from over 200 to 140 ish... i believe significantly adding proteins to my diet is helping the stabilization. I would like to talk with one of you.(b)(6) thank you I was told to go when my blood pressure was over 200

Lip dry, Nasal dryness and Ear pain

2.9.2021 – Front forehead headache - mild, no arm pain - took 2 ibprophen about 20 mins before the shot. Symptoms started at 6pmish shot was given 240pm roughly

2.10.2021 – I feel super run down. Runny nose, dry lips and nose, semi sore throat about 6am. Everything hit about 8 last night off today. I slept a good bit of the day. Cold and slept under comforters. Still have a headache - most annoying part

2.11.2021 – Arm was a bit sore this morning but that went away around lunch time. Headache - mild i took excedrin- that took it away. I'm prone to headaches/ migraines. I had a headache both days prior to my first dose/ vaccine

3.11.2021 – Muscle - Soreness at the injection site. A half hour later I had an ear ache in my left ear- it lasted roughly 5 minutes

4.24.2021 – Sinus infection. Weather is awful and we had water issues at work... wet carpet ...On medication for it. (b)(6) 24/7 nurse line

Gingival blister, Oral mucosal blistering and Skin warm

1.16.2021 – For tge last few days i have neen more tired than usual. I thought it was because we had a big storm here and lost power gor several days. I thought all the darkness was making me tired. Today i thought it might be from the vacvine

1.25.2021 – 3.5 inch welted red rash appeared on day 8. It started with some hives and over the course of several days it grew. It was very red snd hot to tge touch. My neck on that side was also sore

2.19.2022 – This occured back in December but i didnt repirt it because i didnt think it was related. 10 after my booster i developed blisters inside my mouth. 3 of them were along my gum line. I was also achey and fatigue. My dentist thinks it was shingles

Sjogren's syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Gait disturbance

3.9.2021 – Took routine Hydrocodone decrease temp. Normal temp 97.4

3.11.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia and Sjogrens also normal temp-also on 97.4 usually. On routine dose hydrocodone and Gabapenton

3.23.2021 – Not everyday but chills in the afternoon and flushing.

4.7.2021 – Norm temp 97.4 take hydrocodone for chronic pain. Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Sjogrens

4.8.2021 – Symptoms not as bad as yesterday

4.9.2021 – Light headed

4.12.2021 – For two days weakness legs.

4.28.2021 – Weakness/off an on difficulty walking. Do not know from what. I have autoimmune issues.

5.14.2021 – Not new but my arm has a very tender area.

10.5.2021 – Chills body aches

4.6.2022 – Headache, Nausea, muscle aches , low grade fever

Speech disorder, Body temperature decreased and Asthenia

2.25.2021 – Sore and tired from shoveling snow for 2 1/2 hours!

3.31.2021 – Sore throat, hard to talk. Morning oral temperature was 95.7F.Tested for strep and Covid on Monday, both tests are negative. Probably a reaction to all the new growth coming out. In person with a Kaiser Permanente doc.

2.24.2022 – Feels like a cold, but 4 negative Covid tests and 2 negative flu tests. Blood work and vitals all normal with no fever but occasional chills and headaches. More doctor visits and exams in March. Life still normal with some loss of energy. Visit with pcp twice in last 4 weeks.

Sinus pain and Dizziness

2.24.2021 – Mild dizziness, but could be related to seasonal allergies.

2.25.2021 – Light dizziness

2.26.2021 – A little light headed but much improved over the last two days.

2.27.2021 – Still some dizziness and dull ache around sinuses. Not horrible...

2.28.2021 – Dizzy spells are subsiding. Best day so far...

3.1.2021 – Only mildly lightheaded today

3.17.2021 – Mild dizziness

3.22.2021 – Light headed from time to time now but not like after the first shot. Getting better each day, it seems.

Postpartum state, Sleep deficit and Breast feeding

4.25.2021 – Small Bruise at injection site

4.26.2021 – Bruise at injection site, hurts to touch but not otherwise

4.27.2021 – Bruise at injection site

4.28.2021 – Bruise at injection site (starting to improve though)

10.31.2021 – I'm also breastfeeding and recovering from a cold that my daycare baby gave me. The 3rd dose of Pfizer seemed to hit me harder than the first 2 doses, more achiness, chills, headache, fatigue.

11.1.2021 – Its probably all just because I'm a sleep deprived new parent who has no idea how to keep my child safe in a pandemic

11.2.2021 – I haven't slept since Friday (postpartum and breastfeeding, probably not from my vaccine) Wirh a mental health professional for the insomnia and parenting stress

11.3.2021 – Postpartum/parenting is probably source of symptoms

1.26.2022 – COVID

10.27.2022 – Mild chronic cough

12.13.2022 – I think I had a mild cold (headache, cough, sore throat), while symptomatic I tested negative for COVID with an at-home test.

Panic attack, Feeling cold and Depression

5.16.2021 – VERY Swollen and painful Underarm Lymph Nodes

5.17.2021 – Swillen and sore underarm lymph nodes

5.21.2021 – Sore calf

8.13.2021 – Three weeks of sneezing and SEVERE anxiety, two panic attacks, and depression; all for no reason. NOT typical things for me at all. Sneezing whent away on its own. Took b1 and 5 htp for anxiety and depression for a week then felt fine.

12.22.2021 – Swollen under arm lymph node in arm got shot (showed up today). Yesterday, 40mins after shot, extremely cold with joint pain and fatigue.

12.23.2021 – Swollen lymph nodees under arm

12.24.2021 – Loss of appetite every day (including today) since the day received booster. However, have been forcing self to eat. Feel foggy and light headed.

12.26.2021 – Light headed

1.4.2022 – Severe Joint pain from head to toes

Edema, Fluid retention and Oxygen saturation decreased

3.11.2021 – Metal taste in my mouth shortly after shot

3.13.2021 – Yesterday fatigue, pain, redness

3.25.2021 – Blood oxygen level decreased

4.1.2021 – Short of breath

4.3.2021 – Vision issues. Forgot to mention right after shot for a few hours had a metal taste.

4.5.2021 – Vision issues

4.6.2021 – Blurred vision

4.22.2021 – Gained weight as retaining fluid ... creatine is 1.45 and GFR 39 .... doctor has me doubling my kidney meds for a week and will recheck blood work next Tuesday

5.13.2021 – Retaining more fluid ... doctor wants me to see cardiologist .. kidney numbers are better Saw my GP

7.1.2021 – Doctoring for heart issues

4.1.2022 – Weight gain but think it is from extreme stress (son was killed by drunk driver and still haven't gotten our 2020 income tax refund so funds are extra tight) and fluid retention Follow-up with neuro ophthalmologist, General doctor, heart doctor

Urinary incontinence, Sleep apnea syndrome and Nephrolithiasis

2.7.2021 – Either very sweaty or slightly urine leakage I found when I woke up. Not normal.

9.28.2021 – After the 3rd Covid dose, I felt flu-like symptoms for 10 days. Felt like I had been hit by a truck.

10.4.2021 – Nausea and loss of appetite. Tired. Been going on 3 weeks. Started after 3rd vaccine dose. Probably unrelated. I hope.

4.22.2022 – Just feeling off. Reminds me of missing a prescription that has withdrawal symptoms if you miss a dose.

10.2.2022 – Diagnosed with sleep apnea. Prescribed CPAP device. Office visit.

Sedation, Otorrhea and Deafness unilateral

1.12.2021 – last week after shot extreme fatigue, difficulty concentrating and comprehending felt sedated. Today I feel like Im getting a cold so may not be related to the shot.

2.9.2021 – occasional brain fog

5.5.2021 – After my 1st shot I became congested. I thought it was from normal winter symptoms. I am hearing impaired in my right ear. In january after the 1st shot my good ear was clogged. Never improved. Hearing test indicated mild to moderate loss now. Hearing tests

8.4.2021 – After the 1st vaccine i was very congested and my hearing was impacted. I was examined and a hearing aide was recommended. Since then my ear seems to be draining and my hearing is a little better thankfully because im deaf in the other ear.

Tremor and Fatigue

7.20.2021 – None They said that I might have soreness tonight or in the morning so I wont know until tonight or tomorrow morning and I think its the same with the fever too

7.21.2021 – None

7.23.2021 – I woke up not feeling good but starting to feel a lil bit better now

7.27.2021 – Im not feeling to well today..Im feeling shaky and tired and I just feel wierd today..Going to go to urgent care right now to see whats going on..I had hypoglycemia when I was younger and those feels like the same symptoms as hypoglycemia.

Blood pressure inadequately controlled, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Gout

1.8.2021 – Feeling of happiness and relief.

3.15.2021 – Headaches, sneezing, fatigue and also a bout of gout.

8.3.2021 – Cough, extreme fatigue, sore throat CVS rapid COVID test negative

3.1.2022 – High blood pressure Lots of medical visits for cardiac tests.

8.31.2022 – Severe sore throat; upper respiratory congestion; headaches daily. 2 COVID negative tests (home and PCR), followed by POSITIVE hone test. Next day got monoclonal antibody infusion and now, 6 days later, 100% well. Monoclonal antibody infusion outpatient at hospital

11.3.2022 – Out of control blood pressure put in hospital 2 days of tests. All good now. Not COVEID related.

Mental impairment, Disturbance in attention and Brain fog

1.29.2021 – Dizziness, neck & chest pain

2.4.2021 – Brain fog

2.24.2021 – Lightheaded

2.26.2021 – Lightheaded & brain fog

2.27.2021 – Lightheaded, difficulty thinking, brain fog

2.28.2021 – Extremely lightheaded, brain fog

3.1.2021 – Brain fog, difficulty processing thoughts

3.2.2021 – Lightheaded, brain fog

10.1.2021 – Dizziness, shortness of breath

10.2.2021 – Shortness of breath

10.3.2021 – Shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating (brain fog)

11.1.2021 – Severe brain fog; great difficulty concentrating & staying focused

12.27.2021 – Runny nose & cough

Dysphonia, Injection site reaction and Pruritus

1.29.2021 – swollen lymph nodes in arm where shot was given

1.30.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm that received shot

1.31.2021 – Slight swelling of lymph nodes in injected arm

9.29.2021 – I got the booster on 9/26 but did not get questioned about the first 3 days. I did have low grade fever and general malaise the following day.

10.24.2021 – Ongoing itching. This has actually been occurring since the vaccine booster. No rash accompanies itching.

6.29.2022 – Sore throat, hoarseness, headache

Blood pressure fluctuation, Restlessness and Hypotension

1.12.2021 – Could nkt sleep last night. Very restless, irritable

1.13.2021 – Very restless ,bood pressure elevated

1.14.2021 – Tired but reatless

1.29.2021 – Blurry vision , Headache is beyond severe

1.30.2021 – Mental fog

2.1.2021 – Extream fatigue

2.2.2021 – Migraine since night of my shot

2.11.2021 – Very low blood pressure. My blood pressure is normally in the higher end even with medication. Blood pressure is 89/ 53. My normal pressure is 130/ 85

3.11.2021 – I am a runner. Since the shots ,running has become very difficult. Winded extremely easy.

4.29.2021 – Extreme fatigue, I lose my breath very quicky More frequent headaches

1.28.2022 – Have the FLU. Aches,puking, fatigue, joint pain, high fever , Nasal congestion, high blood pressure and low blood pressure

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Menstruation irregular and Abdominal pain

11.17.2021 – I have endometriosis, I think the booster shot may have caused a flair up in my symptoms and abdominal pain

11.18.2021 – I have endometriosis and I believe the Covid vaccine may have set off a flare up of my symptoms my menstrual cycle is also a little thrown off

11.19.2021 – I continue to have abdominal pain, joint and body aches. I have endometriosis and I do believe the booster set off a flare up of my symptoms I'm menstrual cycle is also off as well

2.11.2022 – Diagnosed with Covid on 1/30

10.16.2022 – Diagnosed with RSV

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Diarrhea

12.19.2020 – I need to report that on the evening of the shot I had facial numbness/tingling on my brow and asking me sinus cavities under my eyes. This occurred again yesterday, 12/18/20. No swelling, just a word numb/tingling feeling

12.30.2020 – I was exposed to COVID on 12/24/20 and became ill with fever, cough, nausea, diarrhea, etc on 12/26/20. I've tested positive for COVID 19.

1.6.2021 – I'm recovering from COVID. Exposed 12/24/20; symptomatic 12/26/20. Planning on getting second vaccine tomorrow

Rhinalgia, Acne and Hypersensitivity

8.18.2021 – dry cough, shortness of breathe, fast heart rate, weakness, chest heavy. felt like inhaling water throu nose, throat ache, dizziness

8.23.2021 – Dry cough, shortness of breath, dizziness, tired, weak, and fast heart rate

8.30.2021 – Dry cough, fast heart rate, weakness, shortness of breath, dizzy,. Im seeing more acne got worse.

9.6.2021 – Fast heart rate, shortness of breath, more acne from allergic reaction, ache throat, dry cough worse

Dyspnea exertional, Eye swelling and Memory impairment

11.29.2021 – Developing shoulder and back muscle pains on left side and stay congested, headaches ans nauseous.

5.2.2022 – Head aches, sore muscles , drained of energy

5.16.2022 – Lots of headaches and sire muscles at times

7.4.2022 – Headaches, enlarged eyes , sore throat, tired, sick to stomach

10.5.2022 – Weaknesses, hard to breat at times during and after short walks. Brain fog, seem to forget and or not remember commonly things in my life. My smell and taste comes and goes.

Cold sweat and Pyrexia

4.19.2021 – I do have pain. But I have a broken tail bone some herniated discs Ive had problems medically they have nothing to do with the shot their problems of a pre-existing

4.20.2021 – I feel just a little feverish and clammy. I ache all over but thats an every day thing. I just feel off nothing I wouldnt take anything but a Motrin for. My injection site and arm are perfect you

4.21.2021 – I said several of the issues listed above. However there is residual effects from accidents and age. Nothing to do with Covid

4.22.2021 – As Ive said before I had many of the symptoms but they are not at all related to the vaccine theyre related to pre-existing conditions I have.

4.26.2021 – As stated previously, I have many of the symptoms listed above but they are related to pre-existing conditions

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

2.13.2021 – Swelling under my arm

2.14.2021 – Pain and swelling in my arm pit.

2.15.2021 – Pain and swelling in my armpit on the arm where i got the injection.

2.16.2021 – Pain and a swelling in my arm pit on the arm i got the injection

2.17.2021 – Pain and swelling in my arm pit on the arm where i got the injection.

3.5.2021 – The armpit on the arm where i got thre injection is swollen and painful.

3.6.2021 – My armpit on the arm where i got the vaccine is very swollen and sore/ tender.

3.7.2021 – My armpit on the arm where i had the injection is swollen and painful

4.29.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under my arm

10.14.2022 – Lymph node swelling in my arm pit on the arm i got the injection

Hypomenorrhea, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

3.2.2021 – A lot of redness near the injection site. Last week it was severely swollen and itchy. As of today, the swelling has gone down but there is still a lot of redness. There is some mild itching as well.

3.24.2021 – My period was 2 weeks late. No chance of pregnancy. Otherwise I feel good.

10.30.2021 – I'm pretty congested. It seems I got a cold around when I got my flu shot and covid booster which has made things very unplesant.

11.1.2021 – I'm still slightly congested but almost over the cold that I got at the same time as my vaccines. Thankfully things are better.

11.2.2021 – Pretty much over my cold from before, so feeling a lot better today.

11.9.2021 – My arm itches where I got my shot. It's not as bad as my 2nd shot (which had extreme swelling and itching) Now I have very little swelling, and the itching is fairly mild. I think the smaller booster dose made a difference.

1.25.2022 – I had an extremely light menstrual cycle last month. I am not pregnant and have no other concerning symptoms, so I suspect it is related to my booster. (I had menstrual cycle disruption with previous shots)

4.26.2022 – had some pretty serious menstrual cycle abnormalities a couple of months ago (very long periods, went to see doctor for it), but things have been getting back to normal and I feel good right now.

12.7.2022 – I had an extremely light period for my last cycle. This happened with my previous booster as well, a very light cycle a couple of months later.

Rotator cuff repair, Bursitis and Tendonitis

3.11.2021 – Sciatic pain in both legs

4.9.2021 – Asthma. Had chest tightness could not sleep

4.10.2021 – Asthma

4.11.2021 – Chest pressure for a couple days

4.22.2021 – Heart palpitations, nausea diarrhea

10.7.2021 – Diarrhea, nausea, bad headaches.

3.8.2022 – After booster shot on 12/7/21 my arm started hurting thru to under my arms. Four weeks later got a mammo and it was ok. Had ultrasound and had nonspecific lymph nodes. About a week ago got a cortisone shot but still have constant pain. May have SIRVA

6.8.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm then had to have rotator cuff surgery and remove the fluid and the tendinitis and bursitis that accumulated in the left arm due to the Moderno booster shot. Visit to gynecologist, PCP and orthopedic Dr.

12.7.2022 – Got Covid October 28, 2022. Have bad sciatic pain, palpitations, fatigue, and just feel bad. Orthopedic care and physical therapy

Hypophagia, Gingival disorder and Injection site cellulitis

1.23.2021 – For about 48 hours starting about 6.5 hours after the second vaccine i had severe fever, chills, headache, red, hit, hard swelling to inj site and was unable to work. Today, 8 feel i am recovering except i am concerned about cellulitis at the site.

1.25.2021 – The whole inside of my mouth and gums are raw and swollen feeling, difficulty eating & drinking

1.26.2021 – My mouth amd gims are still sore but improving

1.27.2021 – Still.some soreness in my mouth but improving