Their Stories

Nipple pain, Flank pain and Balance disorder

4.2.2021 – The pain at the injection site is less than mild today but there was not a choice for less than mild. It has been improving each day.

4.28.2021 – Bilateral flank pain

4.29.2021 – Bilateral flank pain comes and goes

4.30.2021 – Dizziness that comes and goes

5.1.2021 – Occasional dizziness

5.25.2021 – Pressure headache and dizziness

6.1.2021 – Continue to have intermittent dizziness.

7.27.2021 – A few days if nausea and diarrhea.

10.28.2021 – Headache, dizziness, and congestion. I think it is allergy related

1.13.2022 – I did not get to complete this on the first day after dose3. I experienced pain at injection site, fever of 100 degrees, muscle aches, joint pain, headache, and bilateral nipple soreness.

1.14.2022 – Slight dizziness

1.17.2022 – Dizziness

1.18.2022 – Dizziness and off balance

1.25.2022 – Continue to experience dizziness

2.1.2022 – Still have headache alternating with dizziness.

6.23.2022 – Pain in front of neck

7.9.2022 – Experienced a UTI and was treated with antibiotics

Herpes zoster and Hypoesthesia

12.29.2020 – Mild numbness in the 4th and 5th fingers on the hand of the arm I got the injection in

1.3.2022 – About a week after my Pfizer booster- I developed shingles. It slowly improved after treatment- with about a month to full resolution.

10.21.2022 – A week after my booster a year ago- I had a case of shingles. Approx 2 weeks after this booster, I had the same symptoms with a similar outbreak in the same distribution. This time it was much shorter with less severe symptoms

Osteoarthritis, Blood pressure increased and Injection site bruising

2.8.2021 – Arm soreness is very very mild.

2.14.2021 – Injection site is slightly bruised.

3.2.2021 – Feel yucky - body aches etc

3.3.2021 – Had a bad headache & elevated bp last night. Felt better this morning.

12.2.2022 – Mild diarrhea

12.7.2022 – Right wrist joint pain - a mild flare up

12.10.2022 – Osteoarthritis in wrist is flared.

12.15.2022 – Back spasms, back pain (pre-existed before Covid vaccination). Right pointer finger hurt after tying shoe laces, feels better today. Discussed back pain with Dr.

Electric shock sensation, Panic attack and Dysphagia

1.23.2021 – Hard, painful, lump below injection site

1.24.2021 – Hard lump beneath injection site still there but much smaller

1.26.2021 – Runny nose x 3 days

1.27.2021 – Runny nose

2.13.2021 – Runny nose started after vacc won't improve and triggering asthma

2.17.2021 – Runny nose, stomach cramps, bone pain Work for a clinic, boss told me what to do when sending me home

2.18.2021 – Bone pain, nerve pain, hard to swallow x 2 days, dizzy/syncope

2.22.2021 – Head feels electrified x 1 wk I work for a clinic and asked boss about headache

8.17.2021 – Significant increase in panic, anxiety and depression over past few months-unsure if vaccine related. Monthly periods after receiving covid vaccine are no longer normal or predictable as they were before.

Limb mass, Localized infection and Hypertension

8.23.2021 – Sore throat when waking up. But goes away after drinking water. Although I have not used CPAP machine so this could be why.

8.30.2021 – Pain at injection site

10.9.2021 – Pain in elbow (same arm as shot)

11.27.2021 – Sore arm (opposite arm of injected arm) and at times I have sore muscles in arm that I had injection in. In last month and a half I started having a growth in elbow of arm infected. Arm at times goes sore or numb

2.26.2022 – High blood pressure

Pelvic floor muscle weakness, Bruxism and Incontinence

4.1.2021 – I'm having a rheumatological flare up with joint swelling and stiffness

4.2.2021 – I have muscle weakness, including pelvic floor muscles. It's causing incontinence.

4.6.2021 – Stomach cramping and jaw clenching

4.7.2021 – Dizziness

4.15.2021 – Rapid heart rate, dizziness

4.22.2021 – Headache

4.29.2021 – My blood pressure is suddenly testing hypertensive. Regular office visit

5.6.2021 – My blood pressure keeps going higher

5.15.2021 – Blood pressure is now 172/154 regularly.

9.30.2021 – Migraine frequency increased

10.24.2021 – Eye pain, brain fog, irritability

10.27.2021 – Swollen lymph node, left underarm

10.28.2021 – Uveitis flare up attack

Feeling hot, Insomnia and Headache

4.4.2021 – Insomnia, hot and headache during night, but nearly back to complete normaltoday.

4.6.2021 – I dont ha e a fever but have felt very hot since the evening of getting a shot. That is my only symptom now.

4.10.2021 – Still have insomnia

5.1.2021 – I still have not slept well since my first shot. In addition, I continue to have a lot of headaches.

11.1.2021 – I had what seems to be a virus this past week six days after getting my flu shot. It ran through my family.

Genitourinary operation, Rhinitis and Injected limb mobility decreased

1.27.2021 – Soreness on injection site and some achiness around it

1.28.2021 – The pain was quite severe later in the afternoon later in the afternoon after the injection and got worse I note by night. Difficult to move my left shoulder I had to be helped to get out of bed and I had trouble sleeping. The next morning I am better the pain was better OK so

1.29.2021 – I still have some weakness in my rt. arm, getting better each day in extending ( adduction), no problem with lateral extension .

5.26.2021 – I developed watery diarrhea since last weekweek cramps. I had a UROLIFT procedure done May 13. Nko other symptoms.

2.26.2022 – Mild sore throat, rhinitis & cough, no fever. Had positive COVID test . Took Paxlovid for 5 days. Retested negative after few days,' Soon wife also tested positive for COVID.8)

Vitamin D deficiency, Lymph node pain and Sneezing

1.10.2021 – Congestion and headaches.

1.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in axilla

1.17.2021 – Axillary lymph node tenderness

2.18.2021 – Dry cough, congestion.

2.26.2021 – Dry cough, chills and headache.

4.15.2021 – Vitamin D deficiency.

9.30.2021 – 18 hours post injection, same symptoms as 2nd shot. Fever,malaise, myalgia, sore lymph nodes all over body. Lasted 12+ hour

10.29.2021 – 2 days of mild fever, 4 days headache and malaise. All resolved yesterday.

12.27.2021 – Headache, congestion and sneezy.

9.24.2022 – Covid positive July 28th, 2022. Ill 2 weeks.

Babesiosis, Thrombocytopenia and Muscle swelling

3.3.2021 – Yesterday on Day 1, I had a bright red rash under both arms, rapid swelling of glands under arms and egg shaped redness length of entire torso. All improved today.

3.9.2021 – I have been treated for (b)(6) since Dec 2019. I currently take maleria meds which may be contributing to extra fatigue/aches with vaccine.

3.31.2021 – My body temp typically runs below normal so 99.8 has made me very achy today.

4.2.2021 – Shortness of breath. I am currently being treated for Babesiosis. It may also be due to allergies.

4.3.2021 – Shortness of breath

4.4.2021 – Babesiosis

4.6.2021 – I have babesiosis. Also, Hoshimotos and Celiac.

4.20.2021 – Weak thigh muscles. Hits very suddenly then goes away. This could be related to Babesiosis but became noticeable after vaccination.

5.14.2021 – Extreme fatigue, upper respiratory symptoms that feel different.

6.29.2021 – Have had flu like symptoms for about two weeks feeling like I was on the verge of becoming sick but havent had a full blown case of anything. Head feels thick and heavy. Cant seem to get a full breath.

9.28.2021 – Severe joint and muscle pain and swelling.

3.30.2022 – Severe joint pain with fevers

Renal cyst, Food allergy and Renal pain

2.12.2021 – No

2.13.2021 – I have a cystic kidney and it has given me a little discomfort today .

2.14.2021 – Kidney is still a little painful.

2.15.2021 – Kidney isnt bothering me as much today. Please remember I said I have a systic kidney. I have noticed no blood or anything in urine but have had the kidney pain. Chills seem to have eased considerably but last night I had abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Better today.

2.16.2021 – Kidney pain has subsided.

2.18.2021 – I have had grapefruit juice twice three days apart. Each time I have got a very itching feeling face head neck upper body. I drink orange and grapefruit juice all the time. Have never had this reaction before. Orange juice does not cause any reaction. FYI

Breast swelling, Rash macular and Eye irritation

4.28.2021 – Swelling underarm and outer breast area on injection side. Too painful to wear bra.

4.29.2021 – Insomnia last night. Probably unrelated. But very unusual for me. I only slept 2 hours last night.

5.22.2021 – Headache plus slight eye ache, irritation and blurry vision.

5.29.2021 – Itchy red bumps on my hands, arms and torso appearing in the last week or so. About 20 spots. Hasn't happened before. Similar to small mosquito bites. May be unrelated to vaccine. Mild.

12.10.2022 – Hip pain.

Otolithiasis, Exertional headache and Dizziness postural

4.2.2021 – Swelling in lymph nodes in arm pit at injection site

4.3.2021 – Pain and swelling in armpit lymph nodes worse today

4.4.2021 – Swollen and pain in lymph nodes in armpit

4.5.2021 – Swollen lmph nodes in armpit

7.23.2021 – High blood pressure and headaches upon rising from bed or chair or car.

10.20.2021 – Spot specific Headaches only on rising starting July 1, 2021, continuing daily until August 1, 2021 and turning into syncope and dizziness only on rising; then September 1, 2021, syncope mutates to occurring both on rising and laying down left side

4.24.2022 – Syncope and near syncope began 08.01.2021 continues every day since Vertigo - otolithiasis began 08.01.21 and continued until 03.05.22 - and therapy Maneuver cured problem

5.16.2022 – Near syncope (near fainting), still continuing since August 202; fatigue, anxiety.

Hereditary disorder, Painful respiration and Diverticulitis

5.15.2021 – Significant worsening of Raynaud's phenomenon (secondary, with onset in last 6 mo). Visited rheumatologist this past week for further assessment and testing.

11.2.2021 – Fairly severe back pain, left of spine, radiating up and down from area between shoulder blade and spine. Tender. Deep breaths hurt. Assumed to be unrelated and possibly a thoracic disk issue. Have not gone to doctor, but reporting for completeness.

7.19.2022 – (NOTE- GI symptoms reported for family member are for me only. Accidentally entered for her. She has no symptoms). GI symptoms, diverticulitis suspected based on symptoms and family history. Reaching out to doc today.

Wheezing, Sleep disorder and Insomnia

3.22.2021 – The day after the injection there was typical small injection site soreness. About 24 hours post injection I was extremely tired and fell asleep for two hours which is unusual.

3.24.2021 – Sick puppy at home had me up several times last night. I attribute my tiredness to that.

4.13.2021 – Some unusual aches have appeared in my joints that I didnt have before the injection, but I dont know if thats related. Hopefully not.

5.7.2021 – Runny nose... tiredness. Attribute this to allergies and working late and not getting enough sleep. Bit of a cough as well.

5.14.2021 – SnifflesPersistent low coughSlight wheezing

10.8.2021 – I've noted some joint ache issues since the shot. Could be my age, but it was curiously coincidental. All else seems good.

Seasonal allergy, Eye pruritus and Body temperature increased

1.16.2021 – Bad hay fever-like symptoms, worse than usual. Itchy eyes, congestion. Took benedryl to improve symptoms.

1.17.2021 – Only hay fever symptoms, itchy eyes, congested runny nose.

1.18.2021 – Hay fever symptoms better today without antihistamines

2.16.2021 – Noticed rash on neck the last few days. Thought it was just rubbing from my shirt, but thought id mention it.

10.23.2021 – Warmth at injection site

10.24.2021 – 1 degree above my normal temp. Slight warmth at injection site.

Joint stiffness, Gait disturbance and Memory impairment

3.16.2021 – Experiencing more tiredness in general and forgetfulness

3.23.2021 – The joint pains were very severe the past 3 days after the vaccination

3.27.2021 – Coughing, mild headache

4.4.2021 – More inflammation flare ups on the joints causing intense pains and inability to walk.Brain fog

4.17.2021 – Joint pains in my knees with severe stiffness. Soreness in legs and tingling numbness in my hands.

4.24.2021 – Debilitating joint pains and fatigue flaring up more often.

6.21.2021 – Dry cough, and dry throat

Post procedural complication and Arthralgia

4.15.2021 – No

4.19.2021 – I wish to see my parents.

5.14.2021 – My old surgery knee hurt bad enough to put on a brace.

5.15.2021 – Still wearing knee brace on old surgery knee, also using crutches.

5.16.2021 – Still wearing knee brace on old surgery knee

5.17.2021 – Old surgery knee still bothersome.

5.18.2021 – Knee pain is abating, but still bothersome.

6.3.2021 – Still having trouble with old surgery knee. Wearing a brace when out of the house. Im retired, so the work question is not relevant.

Breast pain, Axillary pain and Chest pain

2.16.2021 – I have from time to time back pain that need muscle relaxant. This mid morning I felt my back failing again. And some soreness in the arm where I got the vaccine.

2.18.2021 – Same back pain. Taking muscle relaxer and advil

3.17.2021 – I feel needle type pain on the opposite from the vaccine going from my under arm towards the center of my chest. This is the second day I feel them.

3.18.2021 – No

3.19.2021 – Still have but less of a needle pain from upper right side towards the center of my breast. e

Hysterectomy, Swelling face and Pain in jaw

1.4.2021 – Itching was more of a symptom yesterday than today. Today - the injection site is tender with pressure it I'm not feeling it with use of the arm. I marked mild because the symptoms are present but they are less than yesterday

1.7.2021 – Localized swollen area under right jaw - very tender to touch and a pressure type of pain when I bend over at that spot

1.8.2021 – Left jaw continues to be a little swollen and tender - less

1.9.2021 – Minimal tenderness over node in neck, minimal swelling

12.23.2022 – I had a hysterectomy yesterday. No complications. Pacing myself for recovery

Peripheral venous disease, Peripheral swelling and Influenza like illness

3.23.2021 – Today I started feeling like I was getting the flu but it only lasted a couple of hours and now its gone.

4.9.2021 – I have some swelling in my right leg although I dont know if its related to the vaccine. Ive been doing a lot of driving lately. I had a an ultrasound and there was no DVT.

4.16.2021 – I still have swelling in my right leg. I had an ultrasound last week which came back clear but I still have swelling. I dont know if its related to the vaccine or not. I alway had venous deficiency in my left leg but never had it in my right.

4.23.2021 – Leg swelling. Scheduled for leg ultrasound on Monday.

Sensitive skin, Wheezing and Swelling

5.5.2021 – Swelling has gone down and so has the redness

5.6.2021 – A little light headed, the rash is gone and so is the swelling. Area is still sensitive when touched but I can freely move my arm again.

5.20.2021 – I just got the vaccine and area is sore

5.21.2021 – Been up all night with the pain in my arm, it felt like my skin was expanding.

5.24.2021 – Today have sore throat

5.27.2021 – Pain in injection area

6.24.2021 – Wheezing & shortness of breath

7.1.2021 – Still have a stiff neck and shoulder pain plus abdominal pain and diarrhea.

11.18.2021 – Shortness of breath

5.20.2022 – Light headed & fatigued.

Flank pain, Dry eye and Paresthesia oral

5.26.2021 – My knuckles are red and sore, lips sometimes will tingle and eyes are dry

5.27.2021 – Pins and needles on my whole left side (injection side) and low back pain

5.29.2021 – Not sure is this is from the vaccine but I had lower back pain and numbness in my legs again

6.8.2021 – I went to the Emergency Room 06/02/2021 for severe pain in my left side and back. Sudden onset with left side numbness.

6.22.2021 – Left side of face tingled after and my left eye ball felt like a needle was going through it for the las 2.5 hours

6.23.2021 – Mild sore throat

6.26.2021 – Leg and foot numbness (more than usual)mild

6.28.2021 – Lower back left side achy, weakness in lower back with tingly legs same as after 1st shot

7.6.2021 – My shot site was burning this morning.

7.15.2021 – Sore throat, tight chest and hard to get a deep breath, tired

Neuropathy peripheral, Heart rate irregular and Muscle spasms

8.2.2021 – I was Nausea for a few hours yesterday after the health survey. I am not longer experiencing that symptom.

8.3.2021 – I had a few hours of nausea yesterday after the health check.

8.14.2021 – This week, I have been very fatigued. However, I can not be positive of the vaccine be the cause. Lots of thing can can contribute to fatigueness

9.2.2021 – Itching shoulder and neck above injection site. Possible hives. Cannot be sure that these are side affects.

2.26.2022 – Neuropathy in fingers, which is probably work related, but I have had this job for 6 years and it is just now a problem. Increased leg cramping. More irregular heart beats than Usual. All have start in the last few months, cannot say it is relevant.

Menstruation delayed, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

4.12.2021 – Menstrual cycle 3 days late (never happened before, and no other apparent reason)

4.13.2021 – Menstrual cycle is 4 days late (has never happened before, and no other apparent reason)

4.14.2021 – Menstrual cycle is 5 days late (never happened before and no other apparent reason)

4.15.2021 – Menstrual cycle started 6 days late, heavier than usual for first day

4.16.2021 – Menstrual cycle was 5 days late- not more painful than normal but does seem like heavier bleeding

Gastric hemorrhage, Ophthalmoplegia and Ejection fraction decreased

2.21.2021 – yesterday had s o b . Hydrated and took more asthma meds . felt better

2.23.2021 – dizzy during night

3.23.2021 – eye muscle weakness making eyrball go crossed

3.31.2021 – gastric disturbances(stomach and intestine pain), fever, chills, headache, fatigue

4.21.2021 – elevated temp, chills, aches, fatigue, constipation, bloating, sleepiness.

4.28.2021 – gastrointestinal bloating and pain, elevated temp, extreme fatigue

6.16.2021 – anemia, ceellulitis

9.30.2021 – pain and chills after iron infusion

10.7.2021 – anemia from chemo, resulting in fatigue and sob

10.28.2021 – ejection fraction dropped from 74% to 56% in 6,weeks apparently from chemo drug doxil

12.16.2021 – hemorrhoids ligation

5.14.2022 – grumpiness

5.15.2022 – grumpyness

11.10.2022 – Afib from chemo treatments

Repetitive strain injury, Adjustment disorder with depressed mood and Depression

1.5.2021 – Just a little depressed today which is not new for me.

1.6.2021 – Unrelated mist likely. Situational depression.

2.12.2021 – Joint pain right side, probably due to overuse of joints.

2.19.2021 – Having right shoulder, wrist, hip and knee pain. Got my shot on the right but most likely strain from activities.

7.30.2021 – Fatigue

1.29.2022 – Joint pains. In office

6.3.2022 – Have been fatigued and short of breath since having Covid in February

6.4.2022 – The above symptoms are probably unrelated. Having them for a long time. However fatigue started after having Covid.

6.5.2022 – Don't believe related to shot.

6.6.2022 – Above most likely not related.

6.7.2022 – Unrelated most likely

Eye irritation, Dry throat and Neck pain

4.10.2021 – Small bumpy rash showed up on my left upper chest where arm meets the shoulder

4.11.2021 – I just found myself physically exhausted all of a sudden about 15 minutes ago. Like ready for bed and its only 7:30 not sure if its related or just coincidence

4.12.2021 – I had some minor pain in my neck and a slight feeling of sore throat or dry throat this morning lymph nodes sensitive to pressure no swelling and it seems to have passed

4.14.2021 – Coughing fit overnight possibly related to spring allergies not a dry cough

10.6.2021 – Sneezing burning eyes allergies

4.9.2022 – Shortness of breath using inhaler more

Dyschezia, Edema and Cellulitis

3.25.2021 – Hottness through my left arm upwards into my neck and head( but only on the left side, side I got injection).

3.28.2021 – Not sure it's related but hard time defecating.

4.8.2021 – Just seems that I'm getting q little congested in the chest. It's not to bad but I do notice it.

4.15.2021 – Sinuses are acting up giving me unwanted pain.

4.17.2021 – Itching, kinda like an allergic reaction kinda body itch.

4.20.2021 – May not be related but little bumps that just suddenly appeared (like 3) and itch like crazy.

5.14.2021 – I have spots appearing in random places on my body. They start as a red dot than start to get itchy. At 1st I thought it may be bug bites. Nope because they appear even when I'm not home. Spoke to my Rheumatologist over the phone

5.25.2021 – As previously stated, keep getting little itcgy bumps in random spots at random times and the bump will itch like crazy. One came and wenr away only to reappear in same exact spot. Dont know if it has anything to do with vaccination.

10.17.2021 – Developed severe edema in my body. Hospitalized for cellulitis in lower left extremity. Constant headaches.

8.31.2022 – I had covid.. constant headache, couldn't taste anything, nose drainage, no temp but body felt like i had one.

Disturbance in attention, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Gastroenteritis viral

3.16.2021 – No

3.17.2021 – More sinus drainage than normal. Could be allergies tho.

3.18.2021 – I feel like I have a moderately bad cold. Lots of trouble focusing on tasks due to fatigue.

3.19.2021 – Mild sore throat remains from what felt like a moderately bad cold

4.6.2021 – Sick stomach, but we have a stomach bug going around so that was likely it since I had been feeling better. It's better now.

4.23.2021 – Mild nausea off and on

4.30.2021 – Symptoms of cold/stomach flu one day, but I think it was stress-related, not vaccine-related. It was 1 day; I rested and was better the next.

4.9.2022 – Had pneumonia, covid, pneumonia again, and covid again (different symptoms, doctor suspected delta for 1st, seemed like omichron 2nd since that time was more like a nasty cold), then a rash. Then well, cold, well, and now sore throat/tired (neg rapid