Their Stories

Obstructive airways disorder, Neuralgia and Injection site reaction

4.10.2021 – Airway started tightening approximately 30 minutes after vaccination. Felt relief within approximately ten minutes. The same night, the bottom of both feet became nerve sensitive with pain. Same pain was in the left foot up to the left hip. Ibuprofen

4.16.2021 – My left ankle pain has not stopped. I have continued to take ibuprofen for the pain and tenderness. It hurts to put a sock on. All other pains have subsided. My ankle is not swollen, not red or hot, just tender to touch.

4.25.2021 – Large red welp 5-6 inches below the injection site.

Skin warm, Injection site warmth and Injection site pain

1.14.2021 – I don't think these symptoms are related to the vaccine. I feel like this everyday

1.17.2021 – Headache still there but not as bad. Injection site still slightly warm

1.18.2021 – Injection site has been warm to the touch, but not quite as bad today

1.19.2021 – No warmth today at injection site, I may have neglected to mention this on the past questionnaires. Was warm to the touch every day prior to today

1.21.2021 – The pain in my arm has pretty much subsided, unless it's bumped at the injection site. Joint pain, body aches have decreased, still there, am still fatigued

2.18.2021 – Nothing today, one week after the shot. But the day of and two days after, I had a fever of 101. Horrible body aches,. Chills. Headache

2.11.2022 – Covid

Psoriasis, Migraine and Lymph node pain

1.24.2021 – I have some swelling in my lymph nodes under the arm the injection was given in. It started yesterday but has gone down exponentially today.

2.4.2021 – My lymph nodes under the arm i got the vaccine in swelled up again. They are pretty sore.

3.4.2021 – Lymph nodes under my arm

3.11.2021 – Migrane and body aches

3.25.2021 – Major flair up in my psoriasis swelling in my ankles and knees wherei couldnt walk

4.1.2021 – Lymph nodes swelling under both arms. Had to go to the doctor to get a steriod and an antibiotic to try to reduce swelling

Cardiac disorder, Tenderness and Chest discomfort

3.12.2021 – No. By pain I mean just sore. No big deal.

4.1.2021 – My left arm is tingly and have low grade pain in it. Have pains right above heart. Never experienced this before. Always been very healthy and take no medication s.

4.10.2021 – Arm barely sore if touch where shot injected.

1.6.2022 – Have funny feeling around heart. Like something floating around it. No pain or shortness of breath. After first shot did same thing but also went down in left arm. Feels like lymph nodes swoll up under right arm also.

1.20.2022 – Still feel funny around heart area. Never had any issues till had Covid shots.

1.29.2022 – Ever since two weeks after vaccination, have had funny feeling in chest area. Maybe it is from swollen lymph nodes. I don't have any difficulty breathing or heart palpitations but certainly feels weird.

Menopause, Abnormal dreams and Poor quality sleep

4.13.2021 – Joint pain

10.5.2021 – Vivid dreams

10.9.2022 – Strange taste in mouth

10.10.2022 – Dry mouth. Strange taste in mouth. Food/drinks taste bad.

10.11.2022 – Strange taste in mouth. Food and drinks taste bad. It's better than yesterday, though.

10.12.2022 – Bruises that had healed re-emerged. I fell a few weeks ago and bruised my knee and around my eyes.I first noticed on 10/10, but thought they might be dark circles from not sleeping well. Today I noticed that the bruises on my knee are back also.

10.22.2022 – I'm in peri-menopause, and hadn't had a period in 5 months, but started on 10/18. Might be coincidence. Also, I reported bad taste in mouth as a side effect, but I realized it was from toothpaste that I bought the same same day that I got the booster

11.14.2022 – Joint pain and menstrual cramps. This is my second period since I received the booster on 10/8/22. Cramps and joint pain are pretty severe. Before the booster, I hadn't had a period in 5 months due to perimenopause.

Blood glucose decreased, Lymph node pain and Chest pain

8.16.2021 – Swollen supraclavicular lymph node on left side

8.17.2021 – Extremely swollen lymph node on collar bone

8.19.2021 – Swollen lymph node

8.27.2021 – Terrible nausea

9.8.2021 – Starter period, could be the cause of some symptoms

9.14.2021 – Have had chronic headaches since receiving the vaccine, aswell as recurrent nausea and dizziness

9.19.2021 – Chest pain, pain down left arm, chronic headaches, very large swollen lymph nodes I. Both clavicles, throat and groin area.

9.26.2021 – Continued swollen clavicle lymph nodes as well as groin lymph nodes. Chest pain, pain down left arm. Chronic headaches. Recurrent episodes of low blood sugar. Muscle pain.

10.9.2021 – Same issues as last check in. Lymph nodes are still sore and swollen.

12.3.2021 – Still have swollen lymph nodes

Bone loss, Sinus headache and Dysphonia

3.5.2021 – I have been getting Charlie Horses /muscle spams in various muscles in the leg I have a hip prosthetic in. It may not be at all related.

3.23.2021 – Sinus headache probably weather related.

9.17.2021 – Frequency of leg/foot cramps upon waking has increased

10.10.2021 – Headache, ears stopped up, post nasal drip.

10.17.2021 – Stopped up ears which seems to be resolved with over the counter decongestants. Headache.

12.26.2021 – Muscle spasms

5.11.2022 – Sinusitis & sinus headache

6.29.2022 – Allergy/sinus issues

9.28.2022 – Scratchy throat, runny nose, headache, sore throat & a cough. All after testing positive for COVID with a home test on 9/25/22

Cognitive disorder, Injection site urticaria and Neuropathy peripheral

1.6.2021 – I have a 9 to 10 cm urticarial wheel on my left arm at the site of the vaccine. It is violaceous in the center with an area of clearing and then a large area of erythema. Also have some fatigue, generalized pruritus, and bony pain at injection site.

1.13.2021 – I had an asthma attack last Thurs and needed solumedrol. The wheal on my arm is more bruised but improved overall. I have had semiformed diarrhea for one week.

1.27.2021 – I did have a low-grade fever for approximately four days afterwards and severe myalgias 24 hours after the shot was given

2.19.2021 – Hot flashes and severe fatigue

2.26.2021 – Fatigue and body aches, headaches

4.23.2021 – I was diagnosed with side a kind released syndrome on 3/8/21 because I have been experiencing flushing, fatigue, neuropathy, blurry vision, cognitive difficulty, and dyspnea. He started me on Claritin which helped. I did not need steroids. I am a physician so I just reached out to him directly.

Salivary gland enlargement, Odynophagia and Flank pain

1.22.2021 – I woke up at 4:00am with a very bloated gut but Im not sure it was from the vaccine or some cucumbers I ate with dinner. It took me a couple of hours before I could go back to sleep.

1.24.2021 – Sneezing and runny nose since last night

2.19.2021 – Very cold hands and no t much energy

2.20.2021 – Very cold hands and feeling chilled even with wearing two sweaters and covering with two blankets

2.22.2021 – Woke up around 5:00am because I was sweating a lot even though the heat is always turned off at night. - I keep the house at 60 at night. I took my temperature but it was normal 98.2. I was very uncomfortable . I get the chills in the early evening and my hands stay really cold for a while.

3.18.2021 – Extreme bloating in my gut, sharp pain in my right side and loss of appetite and not much energy. I have an appointment in the clinic tomorrow to be physically checked by a doctor.

10.27.2021 – My ears hurt and i felt pressure in both ears and especially when I swallow. I felt pain when swallowing.

10.28.2021 – Have a sore throat and pressure in my ears, and my salivary glands are swollen. Doctor thinks it could be related to going up to higher elevation at (b)(6) last week. Walk in clinic

10.6.2022 – Still some stomach upset

12.29.2022 – Unexplained severe headaches centered in the top part of my headache and my eyes.

Blood pressure diastolic increased, Breast mass and Eye pain

3.12.2021 – My normally low blood pressure went so higher it was registering as error and I had some chest pain. That was yesterday and is better today. Also had swelling of a lymph node at back of head. Better now.

3.23.2021 – Eye pain

4.9.2021 – Lymph node in left breast swollen. Same side as shot

4.23.2021 – Not sure if related. But overall Ill feeling. Headache and aches in my shoulder and body.

4.30.2021 – Abnormal ekg, lump in breast, enlarged uterus Planned specialist visit

12.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes.

12.9.2021 – Pain on underarm lymph node

12.13.2021 – Still have pain in underarm lymph node

12.27.2021 – Sore throat

1.10.2022 – Slight sore throat, fatigue

Mental status changes, Inner ear disorder and Groin pain

2.14.2021 – Burning sensation in my left wrist and ankle same side as shot was administered

2.28.2021 – Day 9 after the 1st immunization... mild fever, chills, aches, enlarged right inguinal lymph node and headache

3.16.2021 – Severe Pelvic/groin pain

3.17.2021 – Sore neck, inner ears and sinus drainage. Sore pelvic area.

3.19.2021 – Stiff neck

3.22.2021 – Sometimes heaviness in chest. Mentally foggy. Just dont feel right.

3.29.2021 – Pelvic/groin pain. PS 5-10. Constant. Waking me up at night. Uncomfortable all day.Mentalmood changes. Im not my happy self.Mild shakinessjittery hands. Constant headache and looser stools daily since 2nd shot. Moderate today. Doc said its norm

4.5.2021 – Loose stools

4.12.2021 – Diarrhea, looser stools 2-4x daily. Lower right pelvic/groin pain.

6.14.2021 – Sore achy joints- ankles wrists fingers toes shoulders

9.17.2021 – Generalized joint pain throughout body

2.10.2022 – Extreme fatigue

3.3.2022 – Started today Headache. Nausea. Tired. Body aches.

Cyst removal, Proctalgia and Energy increased

3.17.2021 – You didnt check with me on the day I got my second shot. The day after I had high fever and chills all day and bodyaches. I had mild fever the day after that. The day after that no fever but I was still a little tired. The day after that I was totally fine.

6.10.2021 – Proctalgia Doctors appointment for exam

9.11.2021 – Surgery to remove cyst

7.8.2022 – Fatigue

10.19.2022 – Had steroid epidural over October 10. After that started losing weight a pound or more a day and thirsty and dry mouth and tons of energy. Now it's like it's wearing off and I'm really tired today. I think it was the steroid, not the vaccine

Decreased appetite, Chills and Arthralgia

3.31.2021 – Feeling fine today. But yesterday after the 18 hour mark I had fatigue, chills, loss of appetite and severe headache. Those dissipated at the 30-hour mark

6.28.2021 – Pain in back left shoulder socket. This is same shoulder injections were administered in. This may or may not be related. At my request my Dr. prescribed Methylprednisone. This reduced the amount of pain temporarily. I now have an appt with Ortho.

Renal disorder, Blood pressure increased and Bronchitis

2.24.2021 – Dizzy and fast heart beat

4.6.2021 – Bronchitis after covid shot.

6.16.2021 – My sense of smell/taste is weak now.Also having higher blood pressure numbers And I get out of breathe easier.

9.14.2021 – Fatigue, aches, shot injection pain. Fever. (Third covid shot 9/12/21)Doctor did say my kidneys arent getting enough blood. After lab tests though.

9.30.2021 – Achey and feverish

10.11.2021 – Head ache and my neck hurts

10.18.2021 – Stuffy nose, sore throat, headache. Cough fever.

Mental impairment, Heart rate irregular and Depression

3.30.2021 – Dizzy

4.29.2021 – Weight on chest

5.26.2021 – Headaches every afternoon - about 60% of the time headaches become migraines.

7.29.2021 – Sore throat, exhaustion, fatigue, aching joints, severe headaches

12.21.2021 – Sore, scratchy throat, severe and persistent headaches, chills, aches, nausea, difficulty thinking. Haven't taken a Covid test.

1.4.2022 – Persistent headache from the front of my head to my temples - had it for weeks and weeks

6.3.2022 – Sore throat

6.4.2022 – Lymph nodes swollen and painful, light cough

6.6.2022 – Lymph node left underarm still swollen, shot was in left arm

12.3.2022 – Depression, anxiety, rapid, irregular heart rate

Increased appetite, Limb discomfort and Somnolence

2.25.2021 – Soreness of arm

2.26.2021 – Swollen where the shot was administered!

3.23.2021 – Sleepy

3.24.2021 – My left arm where I received the shot felt very heavy last night

11.15.2021 – On the of the shot, about 6 hrs later I experience an increase in my appetite, I could not get enough to eat that night. It did go away the next day. Also I was so sleepy, slept very well.

11.16.2021 – Pain aching in my left foot

10.28.2022 – Arm sore from vaccination

11.1.2022 – On the second day fatigue and tire, and very sleepy

Spider vein, Eczema eyelids and Vasodilatation

1.23.2021 – Jaw pain

2.3.2021 – Over the last week, I have been experiencing a lot of pain in my hips and knees. I believe the joint pain is related to the shot, exacerbated by my photography/modeling business with having to bend, stretch, squat, and pose so often.

2.10.2021 – Recurring sore throat, probably unrelated. Tingling sensation in the tips of middle and pointing finger of right hand.

2.24.2021 – I am still experiencing the tingling/numbing sensation in my pointy and middle fingers of my right hand. I notice it the most when Im on my phone.

7.21.2021 – Blood veins becoming more visible. Eczema on eyes. (I did take a month of new birth control for June 2021 - Beyaz - and then switched back to Loryna)

1.20.2022 – Achy joints

1.20.2022 – Achy joints in hands, hips, elbows, and knees

12.12.2022 – High blood pressure, unusual bloating, spider veins, lowered immune system, low iron

Syncope, Sleep disorder and Hypoesthesia

1.9.2021 – Dizziness

1.11.2021 – On day 3-4 after vaccine I got significant tender swelling of the ipsilateral axillary nodes. It has interrupted my sleep for 3-4 nights now. Today I feel slightly better. I'm a doctor. I called my doctor to discuss. The lymphadenopathy has been surprisingly uncomfortable.

2.8.2021 – Reporting these for last week. Didnt check in then

3.15.2021 – I fainted last night for no reason was injured Im a doctor so I consulted my partner

8.2.2021 – Numbness in my feet and hands

2.3.2022 – Numbness in feet. Insomnia heart rhythm disturbance. Syncope.

Cabin fever, Listless and Urinary tract infection

1.21.2021 – Listless

1.22.2021 – Listless. Kind of slow and dont want to do anything but I still do...just dont really want to.

1.23.2021 – Back hurts

1.24.2021 – Still slightly tired, but could be cabin fever and 2 new kitties in household.

7.22.2021 – Uti that is resistant to antibiotic. Many other reasons I have a uti though. I moved to Oregon and getting used to many things and I wasnt doing my normal regimen of probiotics, prunes, water, and some estradiol cream.

Eye infection toxoplasmal, Eye inflammation and Rash pruritic

3.5.2021 – Cold; itch on torso but no rash

3.9.2021 – Sometimes I get small itchy rashes on my torso. I think, but am not sure, that more of these appeared after my first vaccine. Im sure that more rashes have appeared after my March 4, second vaccine. I dont know if its related. Im seeing a skin dr. on March 15.

11.29.2021 – In the last week and a half, I have developed an inflammation of my right eye. Via many tests, the doctors are trying to determine the cause of this.

1.24.2022 – Toxoplasmosis of the eye. Dr. believes it's not related to the vaccine.

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Muscle spasms and Lymphadenopathy

4.7.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in clavicle area

4.14.2021 – Not sure if lymph node swelling has gone to throat. Over the weekend my throat was uncomfortable, but tolerable. Still have same swelling on neck on same side as injection of vaccine.

5.1.2021 – Swollen glands in throat

5.2.2021 – Throat glands swollen but not sore

5.17.2021 – Headache. But not sure if its from vaccine or just regular headache

10.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck and armpit on side of shot

10.31.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen, but not as much

4.16.2022 – Some muscle spasm

4.19.2022 – Swollen lymph node in clavicle area slight dizziness which may or may not be associated as I had before shot

4.20.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes

Lymphadenopathy

3.16.2021 – I noticed a couple enlarged lymph nodes on my neck. The same side as the shot was given. One about the size of a quarter, the other about a dime. I'm not sure how long they have been there but I noticed them about 4 days ago.

3.23.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes on my left side neck have not improved.

3.30.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes on left side neck have not improved.

10.31.2021 – Lymph nodes in neck and under arm are swollen

11.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck and underarm

Animal scratch, Skin laceration and Listless

3.31.2021 – UTI infection but is from a recent Kidney Cancer surgery. At my Kidney doctors office.in (b)(6)

4.29.2022 – After my 4th vaccine I was very tired & listless the next day only. My arm was sore for 3-4 days, also. I did have a Tetanus shot in the same arm, that same day. Id been scratched,on my hand,by a friends nice dog & his nail was sharp & cut my hand

5.19.2022 – Tired & diarrhea

6.21.2022 – Ive only received 4 shots. The last being April 7th, 2022. Today you sent me a survey asking how many shots i had & all four of mine were listed. When it asked the total number at the end, only five was the option given & wouldnt move on unless it

Restless legs syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Sleep disorder

1.6.2021 – Malaise

1.19.2021 – I have fibromyalgia and I have had an increase in pain when sleeping. Also, I have had a bad taste in my mouth some days.

1.26.2021 – Increase in fibromyalgia flare and went on my medicine.

1.28.2021 – Increase in fibromyalgia flare. Pain when trying to sleep.

1.31.2021 – Slight increase in fibromyalgia pain but had already started back on Cymbalta after 1st inj.

2.2.2021 – Fibro pain & restless leg when trying to sleep

2.10.2021 – Nausea for a day. Fibromyalgia pain. Some headaches.

2.25.2021 – More fibromyalgia symptoms.

Stent placement, Mobility decreased and Upper respiratory tract infection

3.27.2021 – Headache for 6 hrs and my right arm hurt for about 36 hrs. and couldnt lift it or move it without excruciating pain.

3.28.2021 – After I got the 2nd dose on3/28/21 I felt lightheaded and dizzy for about half hour 45 minutes dont remember if I put that

4.1.2021 – Something unusual that never has happened before 3 of my fingers got stuck straight.couldnt bend them for like 2 minutes

6.26.2021 – Problems breathing chest pains went to emergency room by ambulance last week

9.27.2021 – Had to have stents 3 weeks agoAnd have been sick with upper respiratory infection for 2 weeks

Visual acuity reduced, Sensory loss and Facial discomfort

1.18.2021 – Moderate pain right side of face with lump size of a quarter next to my ear. Pains when i open my mouth.

1.19.2021 – Still have swelling on right side of face cose to ear and under temple. Tender, stinging sensation developed rash 2daywhen rub scross

1.21.2021 – Right side of face ztill has swelling and is sensitive to the touche

1.22.2021 – Right dide of face swoolen and a sensitive to touch.

2.5.2021 – Diarrhea increased in frequency and vomiting started last 3 days very vile. Heart beating out of my chest and big increase in fatigue.

2.18.2021 – Mental /visual recognition has slowed

2.19.2021 – Falling asleep frequently

2.26.2021 – Injection arm little discomfort after 2nd shot. However yesterday it increased considerably, from elbow to hand and fingers. Today quite painful can't carry anything with it. Headache much worse and i am dizzy and still cold.

3.12.2021 – The right side of my face, jaw, temple and ear are still painful.

3.26.2021 – Swelling in legs and feet and weakness/lethargic / very sleepy

5.16.2021 – Sleepy all the time, sit down, unaware,fall asleep. Left arm gotten worse. Pain all the time and hand Xtreme pain sometimes fingers numb, no grip. Right hand also pain, some numbness and no grip.

8.13.2021 – Left arm continues to get weaker and headaches have increased. Still no feeling in tips of fingers on left hand.Right side of face and temple area still very sensitive. Stay very sleepy.

2.21.2022 – ALL joints ache. Hands worst. B Fluid retention down to toes, can't sleep but couple hours, ache in neck, thighs. Arms PCP, heart, pulmonary,

5.12.2022 – Stiffness in joints, fatigue worse, weakness and dizzy.

Stress, Urinary tract infection and Arthralgia

10.6.2021 – I did experience UTI's, which I had never had before, a few weeks after each shot. Not had any since. I didn't believe there was a connection at the time but thought I should report it.

10.30.2021 – Shoulder pain

12.10.2021 – UTI, which I seem to get 4-5 weeks after each of the 3 Moderna shots. I never had an UTI before, and understand it may just be coincidence of have a common cause such as stress but I think you need to check to see there is any causal link.

Sternotomy, Aortic valve replacement and Syncope

12.22.2020 – Having back pain today, but can't say it's related to the vaccine -but back and knee pain that's the wrist it's been in years, not attributable to a specific activity....

12.23.2020 – Low back spasms- still not sure if they have anything to do with the vaccine

1.14.2021 – Pain in the sternum - actually started with 48 hours of the vaccination, but much worse today. Have a median sternotomy from aortic valve replacement, but pain is actually worse now than immediately post surgery

1.8.2022 – Syncopal event - not COVID-related

Abscess limb, Lip blister and Mass

4.17.2021 – Have a red bump appear on forearm of same arm and just last night had cramping, lump appear on right foot.. painful. Not sure if this has anything to do with the shot.

5.1.2021 – Temperature is rising, slight headache, and muscle spasms in legs and feet.

7.3.2021 – Broke out with blister on bottom lip.Not sure if it has anything to do with Covid or shot. Felt really tired, no energy.

10.3.2021 – Muscle aches, fatigue, elevated temperature but not a fever.

4.3.2022 – I underwent cancer surgery on nose on 3/29/2022. Will have nose reconstruction with forehead flap on4/5/2022.

4.9.2022 – Had 2nd surgery to remove cancer from nose. Low fever, aches, and pain. Not sure if it's totally from surgery or not. Surgery 4/5/2022

Polymenorrhea, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

4.8.2021 – This may be a coincidence but my menstrual cycle started 2 hrs after receiving the shot. This seemed odd because I ended my last cycle 10 days ago. I have had a normal cycle for at least 6 years. I think my nausea is related to my menstrual cycle and not the shot..

4.11.2021 – I have had some degree of nausea each day since getting the shot. Yesterday it was mild but today it hit me harder. I haven't felt like doing much today because of it. Also want to mention that menstrual cycle that kicked off after receiving the shot was not only irregularly timed but abnormally heavy. Again I realize this isn't a recognized symptom of the vaccine but I haven't had an ireggularly timed period in years until I received the vaccine.

10.6.2022 – Vertigo