Their Stories

Dysgeusia and Dizziness

3.21.2021 – Dizziness, metallic taste in mouth

4.8.2021 – I saw a doctor today for the metallic taste I've had in my mouth for approximately 3 weeks. He said it's possible it's related to my vaccine since I have no other symptoms with it and it came on after I got my first dose.

4.9.2021 – I still have a metallic taste in my mouth (for approximately 3-3 1/2 weeks, but I didnt think it was related until I saw a doctor about it and learned it could be). I made a regular in person doctors appointment to try to figure out why Ive had this metallic taste in my mouth for weeks.

4.10.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth for going on approximately 4 weeks.

Head discomfort, Anxiety and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.30.2021 – The headache felt like my head was swelling, like it was under intense pressure, I took ibuprofen and used a heating pad to reduce pain. I was better a few hours later.

4.2.2021 – Slight pressure around forehead earlier

4.13.2021 – Had slight stiffness and pain in right arm, same arm I was vaccinated in.

4.27.2021 – Ear pain occured for a few seconds in the evening

5.17.2021 – I had an head ache and an ear ache today that required ibuprofen. I assume it's allergies

10.25.2021 – Increased anxiety.

4.28.2022 – Recurring long term leg and ankle pain. Had Covid on 12 24 2021.

10.12.2022 – Leg pain in left leg weakness in right hip late in the day.

Incision site inflammation, Incision site swelling and Discharge

3.23.2021 – Tenderness at injection site

4.6.2021 – Red rash and swelling returned to the site of my injection 7 days after initial symptoms appeared. Incision sites from my recent surgery also became inflamed.

4.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm pit of arm where the shot was given.

4.22.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in right arm pit

4.24.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm pit have returned

4.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of injected arm

9.28.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm that was injected.

9.29.2022 – Injection site is warm to the touch.

11.8.2022 – Sinus pressure, sinus pain, nasal congestion, cough, fatigue, sneezing, and drainage

Mental disorder, Memory impairment and Depression

3.15.2021 – None

5.13.2021 – Depression. Not sure if it's related, but it is pretty severe.

7.1.2021 – Today only: severe headache, sore throat, post nasal drip, extreme fatigue. Other than today, I've felt great every day since my shots aside from intermittent headaches and fatigue.

9.30.2021 – Nausea, Vomiting, Severe headaches, diarrhea, alternate chills and overheated feeling. This has been consistent over the last 5 days. Not sure if this is in any way related.

4.3.2022 – Fatigue and mental clarity issues. Short term memory issues.

Muscle fatigue, Muscle twitching and Muscular weakness

7.28.2021 – Leg weakness/ pins and needles

7.29.2021 – Legs, feet, hands, numbness/ pins and needles. Tinnitus

7.30.2021 – Numb/tingling in feet that has worked its way up legs. Numbness in hands and forearms.

7.31.2021 – Numbness/ tingles in extremities Referred to neurologist

8.2.2021 – Numbness/tingles/ weakness in legs, feet, hands

8.9.2021 – Tingles, numbness, muscle twitching And weakness in hands, feet, legs, forearms. Neurologist

10.27.2021 – Muscular weakness/ fatigue in limbs. Tingles and pins and needles sensation in limbs. Muscle twitching with cramps. Neurologist

Prostatic specific antigen, Skin infection and Psoriatic arthropathy

1.24.2021 – Pretty normal symptoms for me anyway. I have PsA.

1.25.2021 – Same as for my PsA.

1.27.2021 – Psoriatic arthritis

1.28.2021 – Psoriatic arthritis complicates side effects

1.29.2021 – I have psoriatic arthritis so chronic pain.

2.13.2021 – Skin infection, shingles

3.4.2021 – I have psoriatic arthritis so thats the reason for feeling poor and joint pain and the other symptoms

3.5.2021 – Remember that i have psoriatic arthritis

3.20.2021 – Chills, headache, nausea

3.27.2021 – Flare up of PsA.

10.25.2021 – Remember that i have psoriatic arthritis so that complicates pain level.

1.21.2022 – Nasal congestion and increased fatigue

10.22.2022 – Worst flare of psoriasis and PSA

Injection site swelling, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema

3.9.2021 – On day 8 post vaccination I got a progressively spreading rash that eventually spread to my left elbow and 3/4 of the way around my arm. It was itchy ,red , and swollen at the vaccination site. It is finally starting to fade over yesterday and today.

3.25.2021 – I received my second vaccination in my right arm but surprisingly the delayed reaction rash I had from the first vaccination reappeared on my left arm going from the old injection site and extended to my left wrist. The rash from my left elbow to the wrist is new. The rash is not itchy and I more diffuse than when it occurred 8 days after my first vaccination. So far I have no rash on my right arm at the site of my second dose.

Localized infection, Cellulitis and Pruritus

3.13.2021 – Rash looks like it is spreading

3.15.2021 – The rash has spread to my whole upper arm and around the back side. It has also extended down towards my elbow. I went to the ER on March 13 due to my concerns. I'm on benadryl and Pepsid. Still itchy over parts of body. Should I get the second shot

3.22.2021 – My left arm got infected which lead to cellulitis. I had to go to the ER twice. I'm no ten days of antibiotics. I'm scheduled for second shot 2 days after I finish antibiotics. Do I get the shot or not. Please call me

Cold sweat, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

3.21.2021 – For some reason Really Really smooth palm of hands and feet to the point were I easily slip in my bare feet on the carpet!

3.22.2021 – Last night I found that my lymph nodes were swollen especially the one in my neck on the side I received my vaccination. So swollen in this case that it was noticeably painful and visually seen in the mirror. The next day today it has been a bit better especially later this afternoon but still evident.

4.9.2021 – The same odd symptom that occurred in my first dose happened. Where the soles of my feet and hands was noticeably smoother and softer where when walking barefooted I easily slip.

Secretion discharge, Menstrual disorder and Injection site bruising

3.3.2021 – I was two weeks late (possibly pregnant but neg still on urine test) when I got the vaccine 48hours ago. Today I got my period. Not sure if related but wanted to report it in case there's a trend in 1st trimester pregnancies.

3.15.2021 – Exhaustion

3.26.2021 – Bruised at the injection site

3.29.2021 – Still bruised at injection site 1 week post but it is no longer sore

4.12.2021 – An occasional wet cough, my husband the same. coughing up mucous with shortness of breath when lying down. Very occasional, lasts 5min or less. Good energy levels, everything else is normal.

3.22.2022 – I got covid. I had a fever for a day, deep cough for a day. Fully recovered in 4 days

Constipation, Tenderness and Abdominal pain

10.14.2021 – My elbows are tender

10.18.2021 – Left knee sharp pain under my knee cap. Same kind of pain I had in my hips after March 10 second dose of Maderna

10.19.2021 – Left knee sharp pain. I have never had knee pain

11.5.2021 – Like when I got my second shot the booster now has my right hip hurting 1 to 10 a 7. I have abdominal pain and my legs ache my elbows hurt. I am 67 and retired

11.26.2021 – Sore throat. Taste. Fatigue abdominal pain

1.12.2022 – Rapid heart rate 101. High blood pressure 166 over 84 Abdominal pain left slbbow hurts

4.13.2022 – I got a second booster 11 days ago. I have gotten severely constipated 3 times

5.2.2022 – Since my second booster I have been severely constipated 4 separate times. With actual pain in my abdomen. I occurred to me because I never get constipated. The pain is debilitating from 15 to 45 minutes

5.11.2022 – Abdominal pain. Light headed

5.16.2022 – Abdominal pain. Light headed.

7.4.2022 – Abdominal pain. Muscle pain. Headache

Hepatic pain, Hepatic enzyme increased and Gastritis

10.31.2021 – Very very mild Soreness in neck and nap of skull

11.1.2021 – Still have sore neck and nap of skull and shoulder top.

11.2.2021 – Still have a little achy ness in the neck, nap of the skull, and top of shoulders. More like tightness.

1.26.2022 – I've had nausea, stomach and liver pain, body aches, slight headache two weeks ago. Now I'm better no more nausea, headaches all around feel better. My doctor said I have gastritis and high numbers on my liver, X-rays came out good.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Infection and Dyspnea exertional

9.30.2021 – Pain at the injection site for about three days nothing more.

6.10.2022 – Overall weakness in my body. Occasionally have shortness of breath. Fluctuating blood pressure. I do not feel well

6.24.2022 – Body weakness, tired after minimal exertion some shortness of breath with exertion. Some weakness in legs after standing for periods of time. General body aches. Under Dr care looking at metabolic blood work and chest X-Ray for possible cause.

Amblyopia, VIth nerve paralysis and Papilledema

5.21.2021 – Facial numbness and burning

5.22.2021 – Left eye goes lazy and facial numbness comes and goes

6.3.2021 – My left is starting to drift in and continues to dry out and burn

6.21.2021 – Not sure if having strokes or siezures. Definitely behaving nuerologist issues. Drs are pretty sure it was caused by vaccine.

6.24.2021 – 6th nerve palsyOptical nerve is swollen and inflamedHaving episodes that lead to body spasms, headaches

8.19.2021 – Still experiencing stroke like episodes, co stant headache, and nerve spasms

Acupuncture, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Breast pain

4.9.2021 – Pain in ribs and breasts

4.13.2021 – Last night I had two streaks of pain (simultaneously) from my abdomen up and my wrist up to the injection site. It disappeared in a few seconds, but was very odd.

10.7.2021 – Cough

5.30.2022 – I was not able to sleep on my left side.Hips to chest felt as if they were bruised & when I turned to lay on my left side it's as if they all slid to that side bumping into one another. I could push on my side and it didn't hurt. It was internal Family physician, hip X-ray, Acupuncturist

Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Lymph node pain

5.26.2021 – I just got my period again after having it a week ago. I am always regular and never have breakthrough bleeding between cycles so this is highly unusual. I also have a swollen lymph node in my arm pit on the arm I received the vaccine.

5.27.2021 – Lymph node in armpit is still slightly swollen. My period went away this morning that I spontaneously got yesterday even though I just ended 6 days prior.

5.28.2021 – Lymph node in armpit is still a little swollen but not painful.

5.29.2021 – Still have a slightly swollen lymph node in arm

5.30.2021 – Still have a slightly swollen lymph node in arm pit.

Urinary tract procedural complication, Allergy to arthropod bite and Renal cyst

2.12.2021 – Upset stomach, low rib cage tightness, pain next to shoulder blade. Tire easily.

10.23.2021 – Dizzy spells like I would pass out. Maybe sinus issues? We are on the road. I slept at an incline to keep from getting dizzy when I rolled over.

11.6.2021 – Dizzy sinus issues.

6.29.2022 – Thought I got poison ivy but doc said it's oak mite bites.

9.28.2022 – COVID Aug 28-Sept 6. Cold symptoms. Cough continues.

11.3.2022 – Stomach pain. Diverticulitis? Wait to see about a colonoscopy.

Radiculopathy, Toothache and Neuralgia

1.28.2021 – Tiredness. Extreme tiredness. Jaw pain on same side as injection. Probably not related, but who knows for sure?

3.2.2021 – Mandibular and maxillary nerve pain on same side as injection. Has persisted on and off since first vaccine. Clinic visit

3.9.2021 – Radiculopathy type pain upper and lower jawExtreme tiredness And Dentist

3.23.2021 – Jaw /tooth pain. Deep nerve type pain. Checked out by dentist....no dental issues causing this pain. Started after 2nd Moderna vaccine. PCP clinic snd dentist visit

2.17.2022 – Tiredness , extreme fatigue.

7.23.2022 – Short bout of urticaria 14 hours after injection, confined to face and neck. No rash.

8.12.2022 – Fatigue. Extreme fatigue and foggy brain.

8.26.2022 – Covid +

9.2.2022 – Covid

Nightmare, Poor quality sleep and Neuralgia

8.28.2021 – Sweating, tingle in arms and legs and face not continuously, neck pain- like stiff neck, bad dreams, whole chest area feels funny off and on random body pains.

8.29.2021 – Muscle pain and sweats. Nerve pain in legs and arms.

9.2.2021 – Sweats off and on and restless sleep

9.7.2021 – Joint and muscle pain and tenderness, headache off and on. Also sweats. I inform my dr when I went for my physical

9.15.2021 – Sweats, runny nose, unable to sleep, itchy skin, tingling in limbs

9.16.2021 – Itchy skin, sweating, stuffy nose, runny nose, insomnia

9.17.2021 – Sweats, gas, bloated

9.18.2021 – Sweats and swollen lymph under arms, heartburn

9.20.2021 – Sweats, not sleeping good,

9.22.2021 – Sweats not sleeping good

9.28.2021 – Head aches in the back of my head. Sweats and anxiety. Muscle aches and joint aches. Also feeling exhausted

10.5.2021 – Headaches, muscle and joint pain, hot flashes, sweats I have told my Dr.

10.12.2021 – Headaches off and on and hot flashes. Joint and muscle pain feeling exhausted more.

10.20.2021 – Joint and muscle pain.

Pharyngeal erythema, Salivary hypersecretion and Increased upper airway secretion

4.6.2021 – Tingling front of tongue, increased saliva production, phlegmy feeling in throat

4.7.2021 – Redness in back of throat

4.9.2021 – Throat feels a bit scratchy and irritated

4.12.2021 – Tender underarm lymph nodes on side where shot was given

4.13.2021 – Slight tenderness under arm but less than yesterday

5.4.2021 – Some additional phlegmy saliva production like last time but less

5.6.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes under arm, sensitive back of neck

5.7.2021 – Swollen underarm lymph nodes

5.8.2021 – Very swollen under arm lymph nodes

5.10.2021 – Some tingling in 3 of my toes, may or may not be related

11.2.2021 – Cold symptoms

Ear swelling, Eye discharge and Ocular discomfort

2.3.2021 – Left ear is clogged and swilling

2.5.2021 – My eyes continue to drain impairing vision

2.6.2021 – Head is all stuffed up... pressure in my ears and behind my eyes. My eyes continue to water and discharge a puss like substance. Headaches last night and today were more severe.

2.7.2021 – Plugged head pressure in eyes and ears. Eyes discharging puss like emissions

2.8.2021 – Eyes still discharging

2.9.2021 – Eyes still discharging fluids

2.10.2021 – Eyes discharging fluids

3.1.2021 – Loss of taste

Burning sensation, Rash pruritic and Herpes zoster

4.17.2021 – Family Dr. visit

4.23.2021 – Severe body rash. Looks like shingles. Family dr. Visit

4.30.2021 – Original rash clearing but still having minor breakouts in other areas. Still itchy.pharmacist looked at my rash, said that I could wait a little longer for second dose, hopefully rash would go away, before then. 2nd dose is scheduled for May 21

5.21.2021 – Burning sensation where rash was waiting for all side effects from first shot to dissipate before getting 2nd dose.

10.8.2021 – The rash I experienced right after the vaccines reappeared in August. A d lasted about three weeks. Was painfully itchy.

Injection site bruising, Nausea and Injection site pain

1.13.2021 – If I press on the injection site it feels like pushing on a bruise. Not exactly what I consider pain just like a one inch bruise.

2.11.2021 – I put no symptoms today but the night of and all the next day I had a 102+ fever, severe chills, headache, nausea, arm and body pain. About 30 hours after shot I took two aspirin then in half an hour I took two Tylenol. In about an hour my fever broke pains and all other symptoms went away in a few hours and today I am 100% normal again.

Increased upper airway secretion, Secretion discharge and Menstrual disorder

1.15.2021 – I felt slightly off about 30 minutes after receiving the injection, but nothing serious and I felt back to normal after an hour.

2.10.2021 – Bruising at/around the injection site

2.11.2021 – Sore throat

2.13.2021 – Mucus

2.14.2021 – Mucus, congestion, bruising at injection site is healing

2.15.2021 – Mucous in nose and throat

8.11.2021 – Cough, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, body aches, chills, fatigue, diarrhea.

1.27.2022 – Abnormal menstruation.

2.10.2022 – Rash/hives, described as an allergic reaction to booster by my Dermatologist, has reoccurred after completing steroid treatment.

2.17.2022 – Persistent rash/hives allergic reaction. Dermatologist office

7.9.2022 – Nausea, severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, dizziness, headache.

Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Alanine aminotransferase increased and Ear infection

2.16.2021 – Actually the fever was not today but late yesterday afternoon. I had a low grade fever and nausea yesterday late afternoon after the last check-in, after feeling fine on Day 2. Feeling fine today.

4.13.2022 – Yes, the two days after vaccine, I had low grade fever, mild nausea. By chance, I had routine bloodwork drawn on 4/5 which revealed elevated AST to 73 ( range14-36) and ALT of 59(9-52). I have no history of elevated LFTs. Resolved in 1 wk.

10.4.2022 – Maybe early shingles

10.28.2022 – Ear and sinus infection

Nocturnal dyspnea, Bronchial disorder and Pharyngeal paresthesia

1.13.2022 – I have a rash on my right arm just below my elbow. It happens to be cellulitis and it could be unrelated to my vaccine, i don't know.

1.27.2022 – Yesterday I started a light cough, tingling throat, and a slight headache. I still don't really feel good, but I also don't feel terrible--not yet anyway.

2.2.2022 – I think I have bronchitis. I'm coughing up phlegm. I've had a fever and chills over the weekend.

2.11.2022 – Bronchitis. Coughing up phlegm. Took all of prescribed medications for it.

2.26.2022 – Injection site soreness

2.27.2022 – Soreness/pain at injection site

2.28.2022 – Soreness at injection site

3.1.2022 – A little soreness at injection site. Today is the 1st day it started itching

3.11.2022 – Slight headache

10.1.2022 – Shortness of breath at night

10.7.2022 – Shortness of breath/wheezing Not sure what's causing it

10.14.2022 – Shortness of breath

12.23.2022 – I had bronchitis. I got it the week of Thanksgiving. I'm still trying to get rid of the cough.

Multiple sclerosis, Skin exfoliation and Neuralgia

2.8.2021 – I have MS and 2 days after injection I have had off balance off sensation in head not exactly dizzy . I have put a call into neurologist to see if this is nerve involvement due to vaccine

2.10.2021 – Having spots on my face itching and skin peeling using cortisone cresm

3.4.2021 – Severe nerve pain and spasms

3.6.2021 – Dizxy

3.17.2021 – Body aches

3.24.2021 – Severe fatigue

4.7.2021 – Fatigue severe

4.14.2021 – Fatigued

9.1.2021 – Body aches now I have nausea and diarrhea

3.3.2022 – Nausea , Diarrhea upst stomach a lot of gas in stomach . Have 3 episodes lasting 4 days at a time . Had to have 3 Covid test cat scan and slot of labs

Pemphigoid, Burning mouth syndrome and Neuralgia

1.27.2021 – Sniffles

2.9.2021 – Body aches, chest pain

3.3.2021 – Severe headache, body aches, low fever. Nausea, diarrhea, runny nose, joint pain Went to General Practioner G

3.17.2021 – Numbness, tingling in left foot.

5.19.2021 – Burning Mouth syndrome, nerve pain in feet, involuntary leg movements Contact GP and podiatrist

2.17.2022 – Sore throat, headache, fatigue, deep cough, runny nose, congestion

8.12.2022 – Body aches, sore throat, headache

11.11.2022 – Bullous pemphigoid diagnosis Visit to GP

Heart rate variability decreased, Respiratory rate increased and Poor quality sleep

4.9.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph nodes in armpit region next to injection site

5.1.2021 – Ringing in ears, uncontrollable tremors with chills, increase in respiratory rate, decrease in HRV, poor sleep

5.3.2021 – Persistent timing in ears since day after 2nd vaccination

5.4.2021 – Ringing in ears; swollen lymph node near injection site

5.5.2021 – Swollen lymph node near injection site; ringing in ears

5.6.2021 – Ringing in ears

6.4.2021 – Was Sick with fever, cough, runny nose, congestion. Negative covid test COVID test

Vitreous disorder, Visual field defect and Photopsia

1.24.2021 – Yesterday right after I sent in the report I had a first time symptom with my eyes . My vision got weird and I was seeing triangular shapes and flashing lights in my perfrifel vision called eye doc and he said most likely a random symptom of vitreousis. Eyes seem fine today. Will get checked tomorrow. No headache. Or high blood pressure.

2.7.2021 – Large oblong red looking melted rash on and around upper arm injection site. Very itchy for two days with tenderness

2.24.2021 – No

4.23.2022 – None