Their Stories

Muscle tightness, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Neck pain

5.15.2021 – Skin rash, aching joins, also had skin rash 8 days after the vaccine. Dermatologist for the rash.

5.21.2021 – My joints are hurting as much. Rash was gone first of the week. Doing better.

11.13.2021 – My neck aches

11.14.2021 – Stiff neck

11.15.2021 – Neck is still a little tight

11.16.2021 – Some tightness in my neck

11.17.2021 – Headache goes down in my neck

11.19.2021 – Left side of my neck still tight and sore. Shot was given in my left arm. Mosit heat is helping.

11.9.2022 – Stiffnes in neck is getting better

11.10.2022 – A little stiff neck

Seasonal allergy, Mobility decreased and Sinus congestion

4.22.2021 – Arm was sore 2-3 hours post, taking ibuprofen, warm compress, Very difficult to raise my injection arm this morning

4.24.2021 – Finally able to lift injection arm overhead, coughing a lot, nasal congestion

4.25.2021 – Sinus congestion, cough

4.26.2021 – Sinus and chest congestion, coughing

4.27.2021 – Some sinus congestion mostly moved to chest - cough ++

4.28.2021 – Cough and congestion

5.21.2021 – My Seasonal allergies are horrible. Very concerned about getting second shot after having such a bad reaction to first and being sick for over a week afterward.

Dyspnea paroxysmal nocturnal, Gait disturbance and Dysphonia

3.4.2021 – Stuffy nose /morning and slightly scratchy throat.. Gone now.

3.7.2021 – Slight soar throat, stuffy nose in morning

3.8.2021 – Continued low grade soar throat and stuffiness in morning when wake up.

3.9.2021 – Still with mild soar throat and also some nasal stuffyness upon waking.

3.10.2021 – Continue with mild soar throat... Stuffiness of nose gone.

4.3.2021 – Mild soar throat.

4.4.2021 – Slight soar throat.

4.5.2021 – Mild soar throat (Sam as with 1st shot)

4.6.2021 – Soar throat mostly gone

4.9.2021 – Mild soar throat in morning upon arising

4.28.2021 – Back to a mild soar throat, no temperature. assume as after both Pfizer shots. And some fatigue.

5.5.2021 – Soar Throat, fatigue, no fever.

7.4.2022 – Dizzy unstable upon waking, layed down after breakfast...

7.5.2022 – Less dizzyness than yesterday.

7.15.2022 – More fatigue...

12.21.2022 – Had non COVID flu like symptoms with mild fever. Tested neg for COVID 2x. Now residual gravely throat and PND. No doctor needed.

Norovirus infection, Cognitive disorder and Viral infection

11.2.2021 – The headache happened about 30-45min after the vaccine, same as second dose, but this time it severely affected my cognition. It made me stupid for the rest of the day, I couldn't even do simple addition.

1.28.2022 – Caught some kind of viral combo, probably an influence and noro-virus, possibly omicron but all OCR tests negative. Took two full weeks to recover, got a secondary pneumonia infection. Followup at my PCP

10.9.2022 – 2 days after the receiving the bivalent vaccine I experienced COVID like symptoms for 7 days, fever, cough, nausea, vomiting, chills, fatigue.

Arthroscopy, Meniscus injury and Rosacea

4.2.2021 – No

4.4.2021 – Heartburn

4.6.2021 – minor heartburn

4.24.2021 – My Rosacea seems a bit worse.

4.25.2021 – Rash nay be a rosacea flair up

5.21.2021 – Not related to the vaccine, but my medial meniscus tear of right knee is getting worse. Initial tear was before my first dose of vaccine. Under care of an orthopedic surgeon.

7.26.2021 – Had knee arthroscopy for torn lateral meniscus.

7.26.2022 – very slight sore throat today after visiting Seattle and Vashon Island.

12.13.2022 – Chronic pain and swelling in right knee due to arthritis is a bit worse than before. Also, have sniffles (but tested negative for COVID).

Sleep terror, Aphasia and Nightmare

1.9.2021 – Just main thing has been dizziness. I have been dizzy off balance since my shot. That's the only symptom I still have.

1.24.2021 – Dizziness. Light headed

1.25.2021 – Off balance I would say. I loose my balance easy. And very weak

1.26.2021 – I continue to be off balance. Like my equilibrium is off. Also I my mind is not all there. I had a hard time completing full sentences for my partner to understand. Only way I can get by with my daily activities is taking my adderal for my add

1.27.2021 – Off balance.

1.28.2021 – Off balance

2.21.2021 – Uncontrollable diarrhea, where it happens when I am asleep or just sitting and walking it leaks out. Have had to change pants a underwear and bed linens 5 times this week

2.28.2021 – Still having terrible GI symptoms with diarrhea. More headaches and tiredness

1.29.2022 – Extreme bad nightmares the first night I had my shot, night sweats continue

1.31.2022 – Really bad Night sweats and extreme nightmares

2.1.2022 – Night terrors and night sweats

2.2.2022 – Night sweats and light heaviness. Like I am in a fog

2.3.2022 – Extreme night sweats

3.3.2022 – Diarrhea stomach issues and started to become more fatigued and weak

3.10.2022 – Diarrhea

Deafness unilateral, Hypoacusis and Deafness

1.15.2021 – Sudden and complete loss of hearing in right ear 1/6/21. I saw my Doctor 1/7/21 and am seeing him today. I still have no hearing in my right ear.

1.21.2021 – I still have no hearing in my right ear.

1.28.2021 – I still can not hear from right ear. I saw my Family physician twice and I am seeing ENT tomorrow. I had CT done today.

2.4.2021 – I still can not hear in my right ear I saw ENT Dr. and I am scheduled for MRI of head 2/9/21

2.11.2021 – I still have no hearing in my right ear. I had MRI done 2/9/21. I see ENT Dr.2/24/21 ENT Dr. office

2.22.2021 – I still can not hear in right ear. Ear nose and throat specialist

9.28.2021 – I still have no hearing in my Rby ear

Starvation ketoacidosis, Poor quality sleep and Vision blurred

4.15.2021 – - [ ] 1am: Ache at and around injection site. Ache under both armpits. (Injection in left arm) - [ ] Awake at 7:30 with migraine/REALLY BAD headache. Had 2 Tylenol and codine phosphate (500/8). - [ ] Did not sleep well (5 hours) - [ ] Ache from my head down to my waist. - [ ] Cant see properly cant focus on keyboard.

5.19.2021 – I seem to get a bad headache ever afternoon. Didnt get headaches before the COVID shots.

8.6.2022 – Bad headaches, fever, extreme vomiting non stop for a day. Couldn't even keep water down. Been in the ER twice and now in hospital for 5 days. The vomiting caused starvation keto acidosis. Had both shots and both boosters.

Atrial flutter, Sinus operation and Discharge

3.17.2021 – I felt dizzy and had a fluttery feeling in my chest while waiting after receiving my shot. It passed after they gave me some juice.

4.15.2021 – Cold Ike symptoms resulting from drainage.

4.16.2021 – Cold like symptoms - runny nose, post nasal drainage, light headedness

4.17.2021 – Slide cold like symptoms - drainage

4.18.2021 – Cold like symptoms - sinus drainage / sore throat

4.19.2021 – Slight cold like symptoms that seem to be resolving

7.14.2021 – Stomach pain

6.7.2022 – On the day I got my vaccination in May, I ended up with body aches and chills. That lasted 2 days and I've been fine since.

6.17.2022 – Runny nose Sore throat

6.24.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, congestion, stiff neck and body aches.

7.1.2022 – Asthma like symptoms - hard to breath at times. Need to use inhaler.

7.8.2022 – Tachycardia - ended up in ER after I had a heart rate of 209 due to light exercise.

11.27.2022 – Flu - sore throat, head congestion, runny nose, persistent cough

Influenza like illness, Decreased appetite and COVID-19

3.11.2021 – All these symptoms are on a low grade level, not seriously limiting (although I did check that above because I do not have have the desire to get out and really exercise). Not much of an appetite either.

1.30.2022 – Contracted the Omicron variant due to social contact with neighborhood friends. Very mild flu type symptoms: headaches, tired, below grade temperature . . . Took a Covid-19 test, did not seek medical aide. Spouse had similar symptoms.

5.1.2022 – Extreme dizziness for 2 days, lessened with time until after 2 months it was pretty minimal but still periodically there.

Carotid artery occlusion, Intervertebral disc degeneration and Upper limb fracture

6.10.2021 – I am not very peppy, but assume it is my asthma issue together with allergies and heat wave we are having.

9.9.2021 – Lung infection, allergies and fractured m5 arm Drs. Appointments primaty, pulmonogist & orrhepedic

11.8.2021 – Lymphnoid glannd in my neck Primary care Dr found at scheduled appointment

3.28.2022 – My right coradid arteries was blocked 80% surgery was necessary and was done. I am having same procedure 4/4/22 for my left side.

9.27.2022 – I am having a episode of degenerative disc. But am getting treatment

Breast cancer, Sleep disorder and Sinus congestion

4.19.2021 – Today I am fine but yesterday I was fatigued an spent much of the afternoon resting. I also have a swollen lymph node in the arm that received the shot. It was painful on Saturday (1 day after the shot) and disturbed my sleep that night.

5.21.2021 – Worsening sinus congestion over several days, leading to a migraine this morning. This is common for me at this time if year and is most likely allergy related.

4.16.2022 – Diagnosed with breast cancer

12.10.2022 – Fever cough

Initial insomnia, Hot flush and Brain fog

2.21.2021 – Ive had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep the last 2 nights (so the day I got the shot and the day after)

10.29.2021 – Felt very faint like I would pass out when standing up this morning

10.30.2021 – Lack of appetite

1.27.2022 – Insomnia, dizziness, congestion, sore throat, diarrhea, loss of appetite

4.29.2022 – Muscle aches, fatigue, brain fog, lack of appetite, diarrhea, sore throat

10.11.2022 – Dizziness

10.12.2022 – Insomnia, dizziness

10.13.2022 – Hot flashes and sweaty, dizziness, brain fog

10.14.2022 – Dizziness, brain fog, sneezing

10.23.2022 – Positive for Covid-19. Fatigue, dizziness, lack of appetite, some stomach pain.

Sleep paralysis, Gallbladder disorder and Hypoesthesia oral

1.22.2021 – Fuzzy cloudy thinking

1.23.2021 – Tingling sensation on cheeks/ mouth

1.24.2021 – Neck stiffness since first day. Tingling face, around mouth, tingling scalp, tongue felt numb. Have been taking Benadryl since first day to stop tingling sensation. Comes back when Benadryl wears off.

1.26.2021 – Gallbladder attack

1.27.2021 – Gallbladder episode

1.28.2021 – Gallbladder flare up

1.29.2021 – Gallbladder getting better

2.12.2021 – Gallbladder symptoms again. Migraine. Sleep paralysis. Brain fog.

Abscess limb, Hand dermatitis and Subcutaneous abscess

1.11.2021 – Bad positional vertigo on day 9. Chiropractor did a maneuver then had me do epley maneuver at home. Day 10 did epley maneuver 2x then nausea for about an hour. No more vertigo after that. Days 12 and 13 kind of dizzy and unsteady feel ears ongested Chiropractor

2.3.2021 – Abscess under nonvaccine side armpit. On Augmentin which is causing diarrhea and stomach discomfort

2.11.2021 – Positional vertigo when lying down past 4 nights. Had about 3 days of general dizziness while upright. Now only very occasional dizzy if bend over. Physical therapy

2.17.2021 – Left arm pit has symptoms same as right armpit that had abscess and required antibiotics.

2.24.2021 – Abscess under left armpit

3.3.2021 – Armpit abscess came back now have lymphadenitis

4.21.2021 – I had a swollen sore red lymph node pop up under my right armpit. (Non vaccine side). It lasted three days then went away. I have a weird sensation almost dizzy in head when I look up.

7.21.2021 – After several months of use developed skin irritation to a laundry detergent. Around same time after several months of use developed eczema on back of hands from benzalkonium chloride in antibacterial soap.

1.20.2022 – Covid- sore throat, body aches

Breast discomfort, Breast tenderness and Breast pain

3.13.2021 – March10th I felt a hard stabbing pain and thought it was a bug that but me so I didnt report it but had some swelling. I

3.28.2021 – Soreness in the injection site/arm

3.29.2021 – Stiffness in my upper back and neck

4.18.2021 – I didnt tie the two together since my second vaccine shot but one of my breasts is still sensitive and sometimes hurts. I have a future gynecologist appointment

5.2.2021 – At first I did not think that the vaccine had anything to do with my breast pain and sensitivity but now I do . Pain comes and goes since March 10th 2021

6.27.2021 – Sensitive in my right breast and pin pricks

9.26.2021 – I still feel pain in my breasts.

Multiple sclerosis, Respiratory symptom and Seasonal allergy

4.9.2021 – ipsilateral dysesthias (from multiple sclerosis)

4.11.2021 – ipsilateral axillary lymphadenopathy with associated axillary pain, taste disturbances (metallic taste)

4.13.2021 – fatigue feels more like my usual MS fatigue than what I experienced in the first 24 hours following vaccination

4.14.2021 – axillary pain, which had previously resolved so Im concerned I may be sick

4.30.2021 – cough - worst first thing in the morning, likely spring allergies from having the windows open

12.5.2021 – ipsilateral axillary lymphadenopathy

12.9.2021 – ipsilateral axillary nerve pain

12.17.2021 – intermittent painful ipsilateral lymphadenopathy

3.4.2022 – Upper and lower respiratory symptoms, loss of taste and smell, fatigue (covid19 by PCR). Symptoms resolved without seeking medical attention within 4 days, except loss of taste which persisted for about 7 days. Unrelated MS flare 2/28 due to weather.

Movement disorder, Mobility decreased and Muscular weakness

1.16.2021 – Severe right shoulder pain. Unable to control right arm movements fully. Unable to life. Injection is left torso though.

1.17.2021 – Same as yesterday. Severe right shoulder pain (even though shot is on left torso with soreness and minor swelling). Due to right shoulder pain, unable to fully control right arm movements and lift anything. Rubbing right shoulder muscles have helped a bit in relieving pain.

1.18.2021 – Severe right shoulder pain still persists. It prevents full motion of right arm. Lifting of right arm to certain angles produce sharp pain.

1.19.2021 – Same as yesterday. Severe right shoulder muscles and shoulder joint pain. Do not have full motion control of right arm. No strength in right arm. Can't lift right arm to certain angles. Produce sharp pain.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, Groin pain and Lymphadenitis

4.5.2021 – Swollen glands on collarbone

4.7.2021 – Swollen collarbone glands in arm of injection

4.8.2021 – Swollen & tender collarbone lymph nodes

4.9.2021 – Swollen & tender collarbone lymph node

4.23.2021 – Still have tender, swollen collarbone gland three weeks later. Its significantly reduced in size but its still swollen

5.2.2021 – STILL HAVE A MILDLY SWOLLEN COLLARBONE LYMPH NODE.

5.17.2021 – SWOLLEN COLLARBONE GLAND has reduced to size of a pea. But its still tender

11.28.2021 – Collarbone lymph node swelling

12.19.2021 – Swollen collarbone lymph nodes

12.31.2021 – COVID symptoms

2.18.2022 – PAINFUL SWOLLEN COLLARBONE LYMPHNODES

10.24.2022 – SEVERELY SWOLLEN GROIN GLANDS

11.17.2022 – Contracted severe case of Hand Foot and Mouth. At 43! And the groin glands that have been swollen since my 2nd booster were so painful and inflamed I could barely get out of bed!

Increased need for sleep, Pancreatitis and Spinal pain

3.27.2021 – Tightness in chest for a little while and skin was flush.

3.28.2021 – Joint pain is only in my spine, neck to tailbone.

3.30.2021 – Face flush, back spine bones hurting

3.31.2021 – I have chronic Lyme,bartonells, (b)(6)

4.24.2021 – Spine pain from neck to tail bone.

4.25.2021 – No

4.27.2021 – Dizzy

4.28.2021 – Symptoms for 5 hours then started feeling better.

5.14.2021 – Extremely dry skin, especially on my face.

5.21.2021 – Pancreas inflamed

5.28.2021 – High BP. Pancreas inflammation

6.4.2021 – Really fatigued cant get enough sleep. Foggy thinking. Fell once.

Pulmonary congestion, Respiratory disorder and Impaired work ability

2.24.2021 – Stiff neck

2.25.2021 – Neck still stiff

3.1.2021 – Pin prick sensation on the right side at the base of my neck last night around 9 pm. Intermittent for about 15 minutes.

3.10.2021 – Neck/joint soreness and headaches in the last weekSaturday 3/6/2021 I had a cold sore outbreak took Valcyclovir

3.21.2021 – Intermittent pin prick sensation that made me itch all over (no hives or rash)

3.24.2022 – 2x I had a severe illness and was home sick from work for 3-5 days each. February I had aches, pain, lethargy, sinus blockage. 2nd illness in March was similar, but had additional headache, sore throat, fever and impacted my lungs/breathing. Minute clinic to get tested fir strep and Covid

7.14.2022 – Tested pos for Covid June 5, prescribed antivirals, off of work for 10 days: body aches, sinus pain, lungs still congested and not fully recovered. Out to dinner night b4 testing pos, none of the 3 I was with tested pos. Grateful for vaccine!

10.13.2022 – Have had a nasty virus last three weeks: major congestion/mucus, horrid cough, fatigue

Dysesthesia, Neuritis and Myositis

3.23.2021 – I have MCTD, my symptoms are in line with a general flare of my autoimmune disease.

3.24.2021 – Throat irritation, stuffy nose

3.25.2021 – Stiff neck and throat irritation.

3.26.2021 – Stiff neck, sensation of swelling in my throat - but not severe.

3.27.2021 – Stiff neck

3.30.2021 – I have autoimmune disease, so the symptoms may not be related to getting the vaccine.

4.7.2021 – I have MCTD and Im having various symptoms related to that. SOB, muscle weakness, paresthesia. dyesthesia, balance and coordination problems, blurry vision/dry eyes.

4.14.2021 – I have NCTD and am experiencing a flare that includes problems with breathing, digestion, paresthesia, dyesthesia, insomnia, muscle spans and blurry vision. In person appointment and diagnostic tests (chest x-ray, pulmonary function test, and sleep study have been scheduled.

4.21.2021 – I continue to have an exacerbation of breathing difficulties and insomnia. May be related to lung disease secondary to MCTD.

5.5.2021 – Increased breathing problems related to ACOS (I have MCTD)

6.23.2021 – Exacerbation from my MCTD.

2.22.2022 – Massive amounts of mucus production in my airway, and inflammation of muscles and nerves. But I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, so it probably all related to that.

9.26.2022 – COVID August 2022

Anxiety and Dyspnea

1.29.2021 – Upon exertion, my breathing became restricted for 2-3 days. I got some help from my acupuncturist and felt better.

5.14.2021 – Shortness of breath. Heightened anxiety Doctors visits, medical tests

2.19.2022 – After my 1st 2 Moderna vaccines I experienced intense anxiety. I had to go on meds for the 1st time & get counseling last spring. I have a history of anxiety but this was worse. It had gotten much better until the booster when the anxiety returned.

Blood pressure increased, Tremor and Paresthesia

2.3.2021 – 5-10 minutes post vaccine had increased heart rate (138bpm), increased blood pressure, gitters, tingling left arm and face. Tingling lasted about and hour and has decreased some. Feeling a little hyper.

2.4.2021 – Mild tingling in face and left arm

2.25.2021 – Tingling in face

2.28.2021 – Enlarged lymph node in arm pit of arm that received injection

3.1.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of injection arm

3.2.2021 – Dizziness

3.3.2021 – Dizziness, unsteady, motor planning disturbance last night and today

3.11.2021 – Dizziness, feeling shaky, abnormal test results

3.20.2021 – Lymph nodes continue to be swollen.l

3.25.2021 – Lymph nodes under arms still swollen

Taste disorder, Tremor and Diarrhea

4.26.2021 – Some irritated taste buds on the right side of tongue. I got injection in my right arm. The last time i got injection in my left arm and got irritated taste buds on the left side of my tongue.

5.10.2021 – On 5/7, i had severe diarrhea and thought i ate something that disagreed with me but right after I developed severe chills as though my body went into shock. I could not get warm or stop shaking even though i did not have a fever. Thats never happ

5.17.2021 – Again, one of the nights i had diarrhea and then chills after, but this time i was prepared and really layered up right after i had my diarrhea so my chills and shakes did not get as bad as last time.

4.26.2022 – Got covid

Animal bite, Heart valve incompetence and Weight bearing difficulty

2.12.2021 – Injection site is warm. Only thing so far!

3.19.2021 – Extreme fatigue & joint aches for 2 days. It has lessened as the week has gone on. Began 3/14/21. I had to take the am of 3/16/21 off to rest & stretch (things I normally do, but did even more and hot baths with Epsom salt.) No abnormal activity.

5.14.2021 – Fatigue, brain fog

2.12.2022 – Infected finger, cat bite Hpb

4.11.2022 – Mitral valve regurgitation-mild Sedated diagnostic tests

5.18.2022 – 2nd heart murmur, mitral valve and high blood pressure. Diagnostic testing, Echo, TEE, and EKG

8.2.2022 – Fell off ladder; trimalleloar fracture,dislocation of my r ankle & foot 6/20/22; had surgery to repair 4 days later 6/24/22. Lots of complications. I am 5 weeks in of my 3 months of being non weight bearing. My issues are pain from the wounds. Same dsy surgery due to COVID- should have been a 2 day stay

10.13.2022 – Indigestion

Menstruation delayed, Hot flush and Pruritus

4.21.2021 – My period is now days late. I was supposed to get it the day after my shot.

4.22.2021 – I am a week late on my period now and still getting cramps and hot flashes even though Im not bleeding. This is incredibly upsetting!

4.29.2021 – My period is two weeks late. I went to a doctor and am not pregnant. Told doc about my itching and rash. She told me to wait on second shot and sending me to allergist. Normal face to face doctor visit

Trigeminal neuralgia, Blood cholesterol increased and Irritability

5.25.2021 – Sharp pain in lower right side of abdomen and back

6.15.2021 – Numbness in my left foot and my left side of my jaw hurts.

6.17.2021 – I feel very irritable.

6.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes above left collar bone, about 1cm.

7.12.2021 – Nausea and increased headaches.

6.14.2022 – I have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, pre high blood pressure and pre high cholesterol. Now im on a low fat diet, exercising more and checking my blood pressure twice a day. Im waiting to be scheduled for a MRI of my head.

Lip swelling, Tinnitus and Abdominal discomfort

1.14.2021 – Upset stomach

1.21.2021 – Nausea can be from something I ate.

1.27.2021 – I normally dont get sick with sore throats, headaches low energy. Lately since getting the first shot I constantly have a sore throat and the feeling of getting sick. Then, the feeling goes away as of the next day: just not like me. Is it the shot

2.10.2021 – Within 10 mins of receiving the 2nd shot I felt sweaty and the feeling that my lips were swollen. Shortly after the sweating of the feeling of having swollen lips totally stopped.

8.13.2021 – Tinnitus Otolaryngology

Livedo reticularis, Injection site discoloration and Rash erythematous

2.18.2021 – Inside of arms looking mottled today and last night. Woke w slight headache and itchy injection site. Its pink the size of an apple. Took pictures on phone.

2.23.2021 – Blurry vision. Fatigue is back. Injection site remains faintly pink the size of an orange.

3.12.2021 – Not sure if I should call it rash or not. Its not itchy but it looks like red mottled skin which I experienced following first shot. But this occurred earlier than first and accompanied large red, itchy rash at injection site at that time. Mottling this time is close to injection but not encircling it as with first injection.