Their Stories

Eustachian tube disorder, Premenstrual syndrome and Ear swelling

3.26.2021 – brain fog

4.8.2021 – Extreme constant nausea

4.12.2021 – Brain fog, and PMS symptoms. I havent had a period in years and am having strong pms symptoms

4.13.2021 – Intense pms symptoms (havent had a period in years) severe brain fog

4.14.2021 – Brain fog, pms symptoms when i have not had a period or symptoms in years

5.11.2021 – Arm has just started hurting again right at the injection site

10.30.2021 – SEVERE abdominal and lower back pain

11.19.2021 – Unrelated but having inner ear swelling

1.28.2022 – Eustachian tube issues, negative ear pressure

7.16.2022 – Major brain fog

Defecation urgency, Anal incontinence and Feces soft

3.21.2021 – Insomnia 2 nights in a row, thrashing around

3.23.2021 – Cough

4.1.2021 – Neck pain from rollercoasters I shouldnt be riding.

4.8.2021 – I didn't get to report yesterday I was too ill. But I had severe body pain, nerve pain. Was very fatigued, headachy, and rather out of it all day.

4.9.2021 – Swollen/ VERY painful armpit/ arm/ side on shot side.

4.29.2021 – Worsening Cough

5.4.2021 – Nasty sore throat, cough, congestion, stuffy ears, post nasal drip, etc

10.6.2021 – Pooing my pants 2xs. Immediate urgency, soft serve in my pants before I can get to the ladies. Yesterday & two weeks ago today in an AIRPLANE. Sigh.

4.6.2022 – Bizarre new migraines that hit me like a freight train & take me out for days. Normally my migraines of 11 years are of the creeping kind not the frying pan to the head kind. Neurologist appointment

Injection site hemorrhage, Photopsia and Rhinalgia

3.26.2021 – Bled at injection site, bruised 2nd day still bruised 10 days later

4.9.2021 – Noticed slight swelling at injection site last night and bruising tonight

4.11.2021 – Still have small bruise at injection site

4.12.2021 – Green bruise at injection site

4.13.2021 – Still have green bruise at injection site, but it is getting smaller.

4.14.2021 – Still have green bruise at injection site

4.21.2021 – 10 days after receiving my vaccine I got a large cold sore on the end of my nose and my nose was swollen. I have gotten a cold sore on the end of before but never so large, painful and swollen. It has been over a year since I have gotten a cold sore.

4.28.2021 – have been tired

7.8.2021 – Pain at left waistline front, may be my stomachs. Seems to help to drink or eat.

10.6.2021 – Vertigo on and off, and flashing lights pre-migraine. Was having vertigo on and off before got COVID shots

4.7.2022 – Stuffy nose, low grade fever, generally not feeling well.

4.24.2022 – I ran a low grade fever, cough increased (I always have a cough because of allergies and asthma. I took a COVID home test and tested positive immediately. I had mild symptoms for about a week and a half.

Asthenia, Myalgia and Diarrhea

1.21.2021 – Sore arm for 3 days and body muscle aches started 10 hours after injection. Body aches and fatigue ended about 36 hours after injection

2.9.2021 – Diarrhea started 72 hrs after time of shot and lasted about 6 hrs.

2.11.2021 – Dry Cough started Wed morning (96 hrs after shot) got worse all day but this morning (120 hr after shot) subsidizing In intensity

5.10.2021 – Today is Day 11 feeling unwell with cold symptoms feeling weak mild but persistent headaches and coughing but no fever. Yesterday coughing finally subsided. Today still weak.

Body temperature decreased, Balance disorder and Body temperature increased

3.15.2021 – Symptoms mild but still present today, 13 days after vaccine

3.26.2021 – I had surgery on both hands (3 fingers) for trigger finger. Healing fine. No after effects of my 1st covid shot 3/2/21 except injection site is still sore but much less only to touch Outpatient trigger finger surgery at Trial. Pre-op appointment with pcp, also pre-op covid test was negative on 3/20/21 test

3.31.2021 – My temperature was 98.2 but temperature of injection site is 102.5. I'm also alittle dizzy/off balance

4.1.2021 – Sweating a lot all night but not during today

6.29.2021 – Injections were in left arm but right hand 4 fingers hurt to grasp and painful at distal joints on those four fingers. These fingers were almost healed since trigger finger surgeries on middle and 4th on 3/22/21. Last month was when they became more

Sinus disorder, Respiratory tract congestion and Oropharyngeal pain

3.11.2021 – Sore throat.a couple days. It could be allergy or sinus. I have bad sinuses

11.15.2021 – Sinuses have been acting up for a few days since shot. I don't know if it's coincidence

11.16.2021 – Still trouble with sinuses like I stated in previous day not sure if it's coincidence or not. I do have chronic sinus problems

2.8.2022 – Congestion. Achy all over. Cough time to time

5.10.2022 – My sinuses are due to a change in humidity. Dry to humid. Humid to dry

Retching, Therapeutic response unexpected and Amnesia

1.31.2021 – Tachycardia, dry heaves 88 min after last check. Wanted to report. No lymphadenopathy that I had last time w right submental lymphadenopathy after 1st shot.

2.6.2021 – Went 47 days without menstruation finallu came. I am every regular every 25 days.

2.13.2021 – Frontal headache. Like migraine. Worst HA of my life. On Day 8 Sunday of last week. Extreme exhaustion. And all week HA.

3.8.2021 – Fatigue and tired. In addition to night sweats.

3.13.2021 – More fatigue. Never have been tired a day in life until after the shot. Have HTN. Never had that. BP is usually 110/70.

5.1.2021 – Tired all the time.

7.31.2021 – Chronic HA & chronic tiredness w/some memory loss. Now have HTN that comes and goes. Bp HR was below 120/80 and below 80. Right after vaccine HR in 100s now 85 & BP 130/85 to 140/90. Memory loss is misplacing keys & getting lost (never get lost).

Nephrolithiasis, Arthritis and Muscular weakness

3.14.2021 – Extreme muscle weaknes, extreme tiredness for 2 days.

3.19.2021 – Got real dizzy last night with headache

3.22.2021 – Periods of dizziness

4.12.2021 – Actually, more aching in my joints that have arthritis for some time now.

6.14.2021 – Extreme fatigue, joint and muscle pain. I rest, take vitamins and still do not have the stamina I used to. I don't like to think it was the vaccine but I was not like this before I took it.

9.13.2021 – possible kidney stones, multipule UTI's 3 trips to my primary care Dr.

Hyperesthesia, Pain of skin and Sensitive skin

1.6.2021 – Throat is feeling a little sore

2.23.2021 – Headaches on and offFatigue, tired

11.27.2021 – Even my scalp hurt so much and is sensitive

11.28.2021 – Scalp is still sensitive

11.29.2021 – Scalp and skin(thigh and heel) sensitivity/pain

11.30.2021 – Skin sensitivity/pain on thigh and heel on left side of body and using Ibuprofen for the pain.

12.1.2021 – Skin sensitivty/pain on left side of thigh and heel

12.4.2021 – Still having the sensitivity/pain on my left thigh, like a neuralgia

12.12.2021 – Headache, sore throat, chills, fever, slight cough and fatigue

12.18.2021 – Still having Headaches, aldo not sure ehat is happening with my vision, like a focus issue.

1.9.2022 – Fever, chills, congestion, headaches, fatigue, sore throat, cough, dizziness, loss of appetite, easily winded

Mucosal inflammation, Alanine aminotransferase increased and Lung neoplasm malignant

2.20.2021 – Fell asleep 3 hours earlier than normal last night

2.26.2021 – Wheeze & shortness of breath when exerting self

3.26.2021 – Minor chest rash that is slowly clearing. Fatigue & stiffness/sore muscles continue. Minor redness & pain at shot site is slowly clearing.

4.2.2021 – Muscle soreness & stiffness, fatigue

4.23.2021 – 1.5 weeks ago my rt lower leg had a 3 sq inch red rash similar to the one I had at the injection site, it cleared in 48 hrs and had no sensory characteristics other than being visible. The injection site has days of minor pain.

6.11.2021 – I continue to have a minor pain at the vaccine injection site.My lung cancer is stable, but the side-effects of the drug trial cancer treatment I'm on are slightly worse (edema, mucositis, stiff muscles & joints, low energy, etc.). ongoing treatment for my cancer

9.5.2021 – Cough, throat sore/"tickle

9.21.2021 – My ALT blood levels hit 450 about Sep7 & are slowly coming down... we (my Drs & I) suspect a side-effect of a pre-FDA approved cancer treatment I am on.

10.5.2021 – Lower back pain during past week, lower abdominal pain last Fri.

9.15.2022 – Mild night sweats last night during sleep, along with unsettling dreams

9.16.2022 – Minor overnite temperature regulation (dlept "warm")

10.4.2022 – For the 36hrs following a Friday flu shot I had long muscle pain which resolved.

Pulmonary mass, Pollakiuria and Atrial fibrillation

4.2.2021 – Pain in left side like pneumonia. Or maybe a kidney stone.

4.11.2021 – Dizzy

4.14.2021 – Sleeplessness. Awake many hours during the night.

4.15.2021 – Dizziness

4.16.2021 – Up most of night and bathroom every 20 minutes.

4.23.2021 – Diarrhea with total kidney failure. 3 days in hospital and massive amounts of fluids to get them started again. No reason found for the diarrhea. Still seeing uraligest and Gastro doctors.

7.9.2021 – Shortness of breath Primary doc

10.8.2021 – Cysts on liver growing and mass in upper right lung

12.16.2021 – Having trouble controlling blood pressure

12.23.2021 – Blood pressure and a-fib acting up

2.10.2022 – My a-fib was acting up and my cardiologist adjusted my meds. Doctor visit and ekg done.

Red blood cell count increased, Uterine cancer and Hysterectomy

1.27.2021 – Lower right jaw is swollen and sore. Dental appointment tomorrow

1.28.2021 – Severely swollen jaw and cheek after vaccination. Saw dentist today. Had cavity and infection under tooth. Obtained antibiotic prescription to get rid of infection and swelling. Never had swollen jaw and cheek before. Dental visit.

1.29.2021 – Jaw swelling is going down. Pain in jaw is less. Antibiotic seems to be working.

10.21.2022 – Uterine cancer, high red blood cell count, low oxygen levels. Surgery for full hysterectomy, quit smoking

Lacrimation increased, Pruritus and Nasal congestion

3.21.2021 – Itchy, watery eyes and slight nasal congestion

3.22.2021 – Itchy, watery eyes and nasal congestion reported yesterday may have been unrelated to vaccination and caused by outdoor conditions instead

3.24.2021 – Pain was minimal this morning and only evident when pressure was applied on or near injection site. All pain was gone by the end of the day.

4.13.2021 – No pain in muscle and shoulder near injection site, but both feel mildly tender when going through natural motion today.

10.17.2022 – Received flu shot in opposite arm today

Depressed level of consciousness, Body temperature and Memory impairment

2.10.2021 – First week: big headache, mild temperature, sligth pain in the shot area, back pain lung area and around; a few days later brain fog, could not concentrate, or do things I normally do very forgwtfull. Its been 16 days and the brain fog come and goes.

3.1.2021 – Some Mind cloudiness

3.2.2021 – Light headed/dizzy

3.4.2021 – Forgetfull

3.18.2021 – I forget things that are simple, comes and goes. It takes me a bit of time to get thing done.

8.26.2021 – Pain in the lower back of my head.

2.27.2022 – Extrimities tinlging, left hand pain that runs to elbow.

Eye swelling, Eye pruritus and Bronchitis

4.12.2021 – Slight cough

12.10.2021 – Sneezing, itchy eyes

12.11.2021 – Slight swollen eyes

12.15.2021 – Sore throat

12.24.2021 – Cough, sneezing, fever body aches. Was told I came in direct contact with someone who has COVID. Went to get a PCR test. Results not in yet.

12.31.2021 – Fever, coughing, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat

1.14.2022 – Now have Bronchitis and am on meds. Took another test at doctor's office to confirm not actively contagious with COVID. Test is negative. Doctor confirmed I 99% had COVID but took initial test way too soon to capture proper result.

Sleep disorder, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

1.26.2022 – Bad headache, sore throat, extremely congested, could only sleep while being upright. It started about 1 week after the booster (a few days after the booster side effects ended), so I am thinking I got a cold. Mucinex helped.

4.15.2022 – Sorry I don't remember if I've said this before but lots of phlegm and very easy to get bad sore throat after not much talking. Might be lingering from COVID (got it a few weeks before last vaccine, needed vaccine for school)

12.4.2022 – heavier than normal menstruation

Rectal hemorrhage, Pain in jaw and Lymph node pain

3.25.2021 – Soreness under my arm that was injected. Lymph node maybe?

3.26.2021 – Soreness in underarm on side I sit the shot. Possible lymph node?

3.28.2021 – All of this could be completely coincidental, but since I have not had these types of symptoms before I will mention them. I continue to have soreness in my armpit on the arm which has a shot, I have pain in my jaw on the side where the shot was, and I experience rectal bleeding yesterday which I have never had before.

Eye movement disorder, Gastrointestinal viral infection and Eye pain

2.15.2021 – Retro orbital pain with eye movement

2.16.2021 – Still have retroorbital pain with eye movement

2.17.2021 – Retro orbital pain on eye movement almost gone

3.13.2021 – This probably has nothing to do with the vaccine but my hypertension is worsening despite increasing doses of Lisinopril for no explainable reason

3.20.2021 – As before, probably not related to the vaccine, but the paradoxical worsening of hypertension (lower BP before taking the Lisinopril each day) has led to switching to Amlodipine.

12.2.2021 – No

5.7.2022 – Incidentally we have a sick family member so I might have a mild case of that virus

5.8.2022 – I think I have a mild GI virus from a household member

5.9.2022 – I am recovering from a mild GI bug

12.4.2022 – Yesterday I had chills, aches, headache, and nausea

Fibromyalgia, Ear congestion and Pharyngeal swelling

3.9.2021 – Dry cough

3.23.2021 – Increased depression

3.24.2021 – Bouts of sweating

3.27.2021 – Sudden Hot flashes where my head breaks out full of sweat.

4.12.2021 – Extreme tiredness, needing to take naps or rest & lots of joint pain.

4.19.2021 – Dizziness on 1 occasion. Waking up with throbbing pain in injection arm several different nights; unusually bad arthritis & Fibromyalgia throughout the body.

5.3.2021 – Terrible fatigue, painful Fibromyalgia & new arthritis areas. Continuing depression.

6.21.2021 – Increased fatigue, increased clinical depression. Throbbing in the area I once had shingles, appearance of small rash of tiny bumps on left shoulder & right elbow at different times.

9.22.2021 – Swelling of throat, achey swollen lymph gland, dry cough, sinus headache & stuffy ears.

3.22.2022 – Intermitten throbbing pain at injection site & down along the side of my breast. Then it changed to going down the inside of the injection arm to my palm; finally for one night there was trobbing pain down the inside of both arms + my right leg.

5.11.2022 – Aches & pains, no energy, more depression, coughing fits.

5.19.2022 – Greater exhaustion.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Mobility decreased and Anxiety

3.28.2021 – The hand I took the first vaccine is aching and I can hard rise it up.

3.29.2021 – Aches in the hand I had the previous # 1 Vaccine. Pains whenever I left it up.

3.31.2021 – I feel pains or aches whenever I lift up the hand I took the first vaccine on March 4, 2021.

4.1.2021 – I am still having aches and pain on the hand I had the first vaccine shot.

5.6.2021 – The arm I took the first vaccine of Pfizer is still aching me. I cannot lift it up. It is painful. I am worried.

Rash vesicular, Lymphadenitis and Conjunctivitis

1.6.2021 – Ears are ringing

1.20.2021 – Shingles have developed starting on 1/14 and diagnosed on 1/18. Rash is red, only on rt. Side lower abdomen, very painful &itchy @ times contains fluid filled blisters. visit to my NP

1.27.2021 – Still have blistered shingles, but they are much less painful & more pruritis.

2.10.2021 – Lymph nodes & small area of breast tissue, 11mm lung node all show inflammation

3.10.2021 – Knees/joint pain Dr. Appointment-order for MRI & consult with ortho dr.

3.17.2021 – Joints-especially knees ache more

5.5.2021 – Dyspnia, leg cramps

2.3.2022 – Sinus & chest congestion, cough, pinkeye

Adverse drug reaction, Telemedicine and Diverticulitis

1.22.2021 – Painful sore throat and neck lymph node swelling. Worse over might

1.23.2021 – Sore throat.

1.24.2021 – Sore throat improving.

1.25.2021 – Residual scratchy throat.

2.25.2021 – Headache, stomach upset

3.29.2021 – Sore throat, fatigue

10.5.2021 – Currently having a bout of diverticulitis, likely the cause of abdominal pain.

10.6.2021 – Abdominal cramping likely diverticulitis, per tele-health consultation

10.7.2021 – Diverticulitis

10.8.2021 – On antibiotics for diverticulitis

10.9.2021 – I believe this is a reaction to diverticulitis antibiotics.

Renal pain, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Joint stiffness

2.18.2021 – Have continued to have headaches off and on. Yesterday my arm and shoulder seemed sore again but today its ok.

2.27.2021 – Had only 1 degree of fever

3.18.2021 – UTI, kidney/back pain Gynecologist office visit

8.28.2021 – Ive started to have some joint pain never previously experienced. Could be due to age, of course, but I had to get a cortisone shot in one knee recently. Still experiencing stiffness and difficulty with kneeling and getting back up. Orthopedic doctor

10.8.2021 – Have felt dizzy for 3 days

10.9.2021 – Have resumed regular activities but felt clammy

10.12.2021 – I'm thinking seasonal allergies are also at play with sore throat, earache, headache, etc.

10.19.2021 – Extreme headaches, vision difficulty, fatigue. Still thinking this may be coincidentally seasonal allergies or sinus problems. I have an annual physical scheduled soon so will address these symptoms with my primary care provider.

11.16.2021 – Cough, congestion, sore throat, nosebleeds

Swelling, Anxiety and Lymph node pain

4.16.2021 – Yesterday, later in the day, the arm in which I got my shot felt sore. Not muscular or like a bruise, just generally sore down to my fingers. It came on later in the day, so I could not report it during yesterday's check in.

4.28.2021 – Just tired more than usual. Possibly related to environmental allergies kicking in, because I did not medicate for them due to the vaccine.

11.9.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes that are tender Called doctor, waiting for a call back. The swelling was alarming, it ha never happened before, so I am a bit freaked out.

11.10.2022 – Lymph node swelling not as bad as yesterday

11.11.2022 – Lymph nodes still slightly swollen, but continue to improve.

Rash erythematous, Injection site rash and Edema peripheral

4.10.2021 – I actually noticed a red rash below where I got my injection yesterday after I did my v safe report. I did not notice it yesterday morning but noticed it when I changed my clothes. The rash is much lighter today and it is not painful

4.11.2021 – Still having some redness below my injection site

11.11.2021 – These symptoms are relieved with Advil for the most part. The redness at the injection site is much more than it was yesterday and I have swelling and soreness in my armpit.

5.9.2022 – I had symptoms of a sinus infection for about a month and a half which ended a week ago. I had four negative covid home tests over a couple weeks, and a negative covid test at Kaiser on March 22nd.

5.13.2022 – The redness started around the injection site and now is spreading down toward the inside of my upper arm toward the inside of my upper arm. Is it approximately one and a half to 2 in wide and approximately 2 in long

5.14.2022 – There is no longer a rash around the injection site but it is down below for the inner part of my arm approximately 2 in by 1 in

5.15.2022 – Rash still present toward inner upper arm approximately 2 in x 2 in lighter than yesterday

5.16.2022 – Rash on inner side of upper arm still present but much lighter now. Approximately one and a half by 1 and 1/2 in

Snoring, Taste disorder and Parosmia

1.5.2021 – Think headache is allergy-related, mountain cedar is high

1.28.2021 – Increased snoring according to husband

2.10.2021 – Felt unwell 1 week post-dose (day after check-in)- afebrile, but just didnt feel great. Allergies (seasonal) have been worse last week.

3.9.2021 – Change in taste & smell- things that shouldnt have smelled or tasted sour for about a week (started after last check-in, appears to be improving slowly).

4.27.2021 – Continued, intermittent change in taste & smell of things being sour

Injection site pruritus, Injection site erythema and Pruritus

2.19.2021 – Hugh red patch at site of vaccination. Started small and spread to about 3 x 2.5. I became aware if it Feb 13. It doesnt hurt. Some itching. It is now fading. Can I get second shot?

2.25.2021 – 9th day after shot my arm turned red at site of injection. It was around 3 by 2.5. A little itchy. Faded away almost a week later. Id like to know if its ok to get 2nd shot.

3.14.2021 – Itch and red around injection site. Redness is about 3x 3

1.24.2022 – Cold and congestion

Neutrophil count increased, Atrial tachycardia and Fibrin D dimer increased

4.4.2021 – Light headed and Shaky. These symptoms occurred after I took my symbicort medication. Lasted about 90 minutes

4.6.2021 – Neck pane left side

4.14.2021 – Mild to moderate Headaches off and on. Pinpoint pain in my head, this does not last too long and has happened 3 times. Achy and painful to walk hip joints. Very Tired, but not sleeping well.

9.29.2021 – Heart problems, dizziness, lighted headed. ECHO, 21-day heart event monitor. Elevated D-dimer, White Blood Cells, Absolute NeutrophilsHeart Problems - Premature atrial ventricular contractions. Short runs of atrial tachycardia. Dr's Appt, Blood work, chest x-ray, EKG, ECHO, 21-day heart event monitor

Adrenal neoplasm, Adrenal mass and Cesarean section

4.6.2021 – These are my normal pregnancy symptoms - so I dont think it was the shot!

11.4.2021 – Baby died last week during a regular induced birth. Once he was born his heart stopped. We were expecting a healthy baby to come out crying, everything was fine until he was born. Everyone was shocked. I had a c-section. Baby died last week during a regular induced birth. Once he was born his heart stopped. We were expecting a healthy baby to come out crying, everything was fine until he was born. Everyone was shocked. I had a c-section.

11.17.2021 – Inflammation of the left lung - pleurisy. Very painful - prescribed steroids and Percocet Large mass found on CT scan - adrenal gland mass

11.24.2021 – Pleurisy of the lung, difficulty breathing. tumor on the adrenal gland

Skin discoloration, Abdominal pain and Injection site swelling

2.2.2021 – On the 9th day the vaccine area itched horribly...only lasting a few hours. Now I still have a gray/red mark the size of a half dollar. No itching or swelling though.

5.28.2021 – At the injection site I get a soreness often. I know exactly where a needle went in my arm. It doesnt stop me from doing things, just annoying.

2.26.2022 – Abdominal pain, Drs not sure if it's just scar tissue. Been doctoring since October. Many tests dr appts

4.30.2022 – I've got a swelled bump below and at the stick area. My arm is aching from my neck to my hand. This is new from the last 3 vaccines.

5.1.2022 – Still the aching in my arm this morning but much better this afternoon.

6.10.2022 – Started with what I thought were allergies and resting negative to 2 days later testing positive with the chills and what is like a horrible head cold and chest congestion.