Their Stories

Hip arthroplasty, Depressed mood and Oral herpes

1.4.2021 – I'm 69, and getting hot flashes. Haha no fever 98.4, but sweat flashes

1.13.2021 – Lethargic and a little depressed. Not like me. At all.

2.11.2021 – Fatigue. Also, I forgot to mention that the day after the 2nd vaccine, the 101 fever triggered a fever blister on my lower lip.

2.18.2021 – Fatigue and joint pain

2.25.2021 – Fever blisters.

4.29.2021 – More fever blisters. (Also had a hip replaced, but its doing good!)

11.12.2021 – Large Muscle aches at night

11.26.2021 – Joint and muscle aches

1.21.2022 – Fatigue, joint ache, headache

4.26.2022 – Covid positive Feb 9, 2022 Left hip replacement March 30, 2022 Office visit for Covid (thought it was a sinus infection) Spent one night in hospital after hip replacement.

Device physical property issue, Tooth loss and Tooth fracture

5.3.2021 – It felt like I got a swelling sort of next to the armpit. As if the injection had gone in that far & settled there! ;-)

5.4.2021 – Same as yesterday. Slight swollen feeling next to the armpit on the injection side.

5.5.2021 – Still have the puffy, swollen feeling in the armpit area.

5.6.2021 – Still have that puffy/swollen feeling around the armpit. I keep thinking its like the injection went into my lymph nodes instead of my blood stream! It is getting better tho I think.

5.7.2021 – Area around armpit still tender, feels less puffy tho.

5.22.2021 – The place where I got the 2 shots is tender to the touch again. I may have bumped it, but still, doesnt seem like even that should bother those sites at this point!

7.31.2021 – Little bit of headache, sore throat, runny nosefor like a day.

10.30.2021 – Fatigue. Sore throat today. (Which might be dentalI've had fillings & teeth break off & fall out since last year, so??)

Respiratory distress, Lung disorder and Specialist consultation

2.8.2021 – Lymph nodes swelled, sore throat, laryngitis, tired, all of this after First shot, January 16,2021 Pulmonary doctor, I have respiratory disease

2.10.2021 – Primary Care Physician

2.11.2021 – Lymph glands, sore throat

2.12.2021 – Kidneys-lower back, (Dr said force fluids), swollen lymph nodes/glands Doctor said drink plenty of fluids. My reaction caused kidney issue.

2.13.2021 – Respiratory, vaccine has interfered with my lung disease, mycobacterium. I use a Nebulizer

2.14.2021 – Respiratory not good, tastebuds still off. Ate Brussel sprouts with cracked black pepper. Didnt taste black pepper but stomach on fire. Didnt realize black pepper was on til too late!

2.15.2021 – Respiratory

2.22.2021 – Lungs. Respiratory. Coughing. Breathing issues

3.8.2021 – Chills, taste gone, smell, respiratory breathing, very tired Pulmonary doctor

3.9.2021 – Lost taste and smell, breathing respiratory, nausea, headache

3.17.2021 – Swollen lymph glands, sore throat

3.23.2021 – Respiratory and breathing is a chore. I continue to be tired and weak. Taste and smell still off

3.30.2021 – Still cant taste or smell, 1st shot horrid reaction, 2nd shot same. Had VERY ADVERSE reactions. Breathing is still a chore. I feel Im used as guinea pig. I could have died Pulmonary, Primary

4.6.2021 – Got sore throat, headache, sore ears, STILL real tired an NO taste or smell, only feel food or drink on tongue

5.25.2021 – tested for COVID December 2020, Negative. Had CT Scan January 14, Positive, (only notified January 21). Got 1st shot January 16, had full blown COVID. Still cant taste, except Sweet and salt. Fatigue. Pulmonary and Primary

8.24.2021 – Constant fatigue. Memory issues. Forgetfulness. Breathing

2.23.2022 – Labored breathing, tired all the time, Booster COVID-19 shot It slept for 2 days.

5.3.2022 – My hair has been falling out by the "brush full" since I got my 3 COVID-19 Pfizer shots! Primary Doctor

Hypokinesia, Joint range of motion decreased and Musculoskeletal pain

3.14.2021 – Covid Arm. Large red patch at injection sight. Itchy. Hot. Tender. Entire shoulder sore. Limited range of motion. Pain emanating down into forearm. Very painful. Limited use of left arm.

3.16.2021 – My upper arm at sight of shot still red, itchy. Shoulder socket STILL VERY PAINFUL, weak, limited range of motion, pain shooting into forearm. Disturbs sleep. Cannot sleep on left side. Orthopedic appointment.

3.23.2021 – My shoulder socket hurts more. Stiff. Limited range of motion. Pain into my upper back left and left back of neck. Pain shooting down left arm into hand. Weakness in left arm.

3.30.2021 – Still experiencing severe shoulder pain from shot #1

4.8.2021 – Extreme pain in bicep radiating down into forearm and hand, shoulder socket radiating into shoulder blade and up into neck behind ear. Very painful. No relief with applications of heat or cold nor from Tylenol. Orthopedic Specialist

4.13.2021 – Worsening pain and limited range of motion in left upper arm, bicep, shoulder joint, referred pain shooting under left shoulder blade and up into left side of neck stopping behind ear. Pain shooting down left forearm to fingers. Appt with orthopedic specialist 4/20.

4.22.2021 – Continued pain throughout left shoulder, bicep, shoulder blade, forearm into hand and side of left breast. Pain worsening and constant. No relief. Limited range of motion. Orthopedic specialist

5.4.2021 – More pain. Decreased range of motion. Pain constant. Sleep disruption. 2 orthopedic specialist

Genital rash, Rash and Diarrhea

3.12.2021 – So far great experience

3.19.2021 – I have MS so not all issues are vaccination related

4.6.2021 – I do have Multiple Sclerosis that does also cause fatigue

4.8.2021 – Also associated with my Multiple Sclerosis

4.11.2021 – Most likely Multiple Sclerosis related

4.19.2021 – Last week I had a fever of 101 and experienced at a bout of diarrhea, but I cannot always say its vaccination related as I have multiple sclerosis and experience fatigue and headaches on the daily.

4.8.2022 – Headache; diarrhea

6.3.2022 – Rash. Could be heat rash, but I have a rash near personal parts.

6.17.2022 – I seem to have a rash that I never had before

Pyrexia and Fatigue

5.2.2021 – Yes, I want to report that I am a lactating mother and I experienced extremely painful breastfeeding issues on the side of the injection site. This occurred immediately after the first shot and lasted for at least a week. I also had swollen lymph nodes on the side of the injection site in my collarbone area that lasted over two weeks. All these issues were associated with my first shot. Besides fever and fatigue I did not have swollen lymph nodes or painful breastfeeding issues for my second dose.

Coagulopathy, Abnormal menstrual clots and Chromaturia

4.19.2021 – Very heavy menstrual cycle with a large amount of clotting and cramps

5.10.2021 – Right shoulder joint is aching

6.30.2021 – Shoulder joint aches, I never had aching joints before the immunization. Not sure if its related

11.10.2021 – Left shoulder joint aches

11.17.2021 – Shoulder joint aches

11.24.2021 – I've had an existing crown on a tooth ache and be sensitive since I got my booster.

12.4.2021 – Aching of a crown on my tooth. Dentist says nothing is wrong w it Dentist

8.20.2022 – I've had dark colored urine for the past 2 days

Oral pruritus, Rash papular and Dysphagia

1.3.2021 – Metallic Taste

1.29.2021 – Dizzy

11.4.2021 – Allergic reaction ~30 minutes after administration. Trouble swallowing, itchy mouth, hoarse voice, coughing, nausea, rapid heart rate: resolved with Benadryl I stayed in the EMS observation room for about an hour yesterday

11.9.2021 – A 4in strip on both inner forearms had an itchy, red, swollen rash for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the area was only itchy, not red or swollen.

5.4.2022 – Cold-like symptoms last week

10.20.2022 – Hives

Blepharitis, Gastrointestinal pain and Photophobia

3.11.2021 – Some stiffness up above the injection site

3.12.2021 – Itching on neck and neck pain, last night.

4.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

4.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, light sensitive eyes

4.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, runny nose

4.6.2021 – Blurred vision.

4.7.2021 – Blurred vision Opthamologist phone call

4.8.2021 – Blurred vision

4.16.2021 – Light sensitivity, eye pain. Eye exam, inflamation in both eyes. Rx steroid eye droos 3x/day/10 days

5.13.2021 – Intestinal cramping.

7.1.2021 – Blurred vision Office visit. Opthamologist

9.30.2021 – Fever. Headache. Nausea.

Gastroenteritis viral, Hypersensitivity and Somnolence

3.25.2021 – I have been asleep since noon. But, that is not unusual for me.

3.26.2021 – I often experience tiredness anyway and I'd most likely due to medication

5.20.2021 – Terrible stomach bug. I don't think it has to do with covid-19. But this is the third day of it. Hopefully I will be feeling better by tomorrow

7.15.2021 – I had a severe rash on my arms chest and back. The doctor said it was an allergic reaction. I believe it was do to an antibiotic that my wound care doctor prescribed. While I still have redness it's much better. Btw I was prescribed steroids for it.

Uterine disorder, Abnormal uterine bleeding and White blood cell count increased

2.13.2021 – I've had a really high white blood cell count in my urine which we thought was a UTI but the culture came back w no growth. Lab visit to leave a urine sample

4.24.2021 – I didn't realize it at the time but in February I was experiencing abnormal uterine crying and vaginal bleeding that was linked to the vaccine. It's since stopped though.

7.26.2021 – I don't remember if I mentioned it in an old check in but after my vaccine I had abnormal uterine bleeding and cramping that lasted 1-2 months and I just recently made the association of it being linked to my vaccine.

Dysphagia, Vision blurred and Paresthesia

1.28.2021 – I received the shot on 1/22. At that time I temporarily felt like it was hard to swallow, I had a tingling feeling in my arms and legs, my heart would race. I went to the hospital where they monitored by symptoms. The feeling of tingling, would happen in waves, and also happened in my face later. On 1/23 I did not feel good, and was tired. Currently I am continuing to feel light headed, it is hard to focus, and at time my vision seems fuzzy.

Hypersensitivity, Urticaria and Axillary pain

5.15.2021 – Sore armpits

5.31.2021 – Strange allergic reaction day 20 with hives all over face. Was brief, but never in life have had such a reaction. Was after dinner and a drink, nothing new.

6.7.2021 – Still get pain in armpit Ive had since second dose. Especially on side I got the shot. Expect related to lymph nodes

6.14.2021 – I had another episode of breaking out in hives on my face. Determined from beverage I have drank many times before and same as last time. I never had this issue pre-vaccine ever in my life.

Fear, Hypersensitivity and Somnolence

4.26.2021 – Swelling in my left leg from above the knee to the foot

5.3.2021 – Swelling in the lower legs. No clot identified

5.18.2021 – Swelling in left lower leg Doctors office

5.24.2021 – Swelling of left leg below the knee Drs office visit

7.12.2021 – Swelling in left legAllergy symptoms worse than usual

10.11.2021 – I feared I'd been exposed to Covid after a trip to NYC in August, had many symptoms, got tested, results were negative

11.21.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, headache, fatigue/sleepiness, low energy

Conjunctivitis, Photophobia and Dry eye

2.22.2021 – Pink eye after 1st and 2nd covid vaccination with pain in my eyes. Went to UC and gave me medication for pick eye. Eyes are continuing to water and hurt. 3 days after 1st vaccine had a late immune reponse and they had me get tested for covid.

2.24.2021 – Eyes very watery and itchy post 22 days vaccination. Seeing eye doctor today. Today

3.2.2021 – Eye dr exam. Light sensitive, blurry vision, excessive tearing. Upon exam showed extremely dry eyes. Changed drops and gave me cloths to wipe eyes.

Amnesia, Gastric disorder and Irritable bowel syndrome

3.14.2021 – Gas & bloated stomach with some diarrhea & feeling unstable when I walk.

3.28.2021 – Sleep issues. Loss of smell, taste & appetite. Fatigue

4.4.2021 – Balance issues

5.30.2021 – Feeling depressed & very anxious and irritated, weight loss (6 pounds), no appetite, trouble sleeping, stomach issues off & on (bloating, heartburn, diarrhea)

8.29.2021 – Sleep issues, depression, increased anxiety, trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, still no sense of smell or taste

2.28.2022 – Muscle & joint pain, increased anxiety about life & my health, pain in feet, memory loss, balance issues (had several falls), IBS, fatigue

4.26.2022 – I had another fall so I've had to get home health care to help me. My back, legs & feet hurt and I can barely walk. Home health care

5.18.2022 – I have developed eczema on my hands, thighs & back. Also I now have a prescription for mirtazapine 7.5 because I have been diagnosed with anorexia since I can't eat without any sense of taste or smell.

Aphonia, Menstruation irregular and Edema peripheral

4.24.2021 – My period has been off since the first shot. I use to be regular with minimal cramps. Now not very predictable and really bad cramps.

7.24.2021 – Migraine

10.3.2021 – Axilla pain on the side where I got the shot.

10.4.2021 – Pain and swelling in my axilla, on the same side as I got my shot.

10.5.2021 – Left axilla pain and swelling.

10.6.2021 – Pain and swelling in the axilla, same side that I got the shot in.

1.1.2022 – Body aches, fever, runny/congested nose, lost my voice. Received a negative COVID result.

Pollakiuria, Blood glucose increased and Injection site discomfort

2.17.2021 – Yesterday I forgot to mention that as a type 1 diabetic my sugar was high & hard to bring down. Also, frequent urination.

10.1.2021 – I had flushing of my face for two days after receiving the third dose.

4.18.2022 – Received vaccine 3 hrs ago. No other symptoms at this time. With prior doses my symptoms showed up about 8 hrs. later

4.19.2022 – High blood sugar readings

4.20.2022 – Developed a low grade fever(99.8) after my check-in. It was gone this morning.

4.22.2022 – Flushing of the face that comes & goes in the past few days

5.30.2022 – Dizzy for a few days. Better today Don't really think it's related to the vaccine.

10.17.2022 – Injection site is sore but not painful.

10.18.2022 – High glucose readings

10.19.2022 – Continued high glucose readings

10.20.2022 – Glucose still high but lower than previous days

Swelling face, Muscle twitching and Tenderness

2.1.2021 – More fuzzy/irregular head than ache

2.3.2021 – Im celiac and may have gotten glutened by takeout food that was supposed to be Gluten Free, but may not have been? Cramping, gas, constipated all night long, do exh as usted today. Is there any connection to vaccine or kusy coincidence?

2.14.2021 – On day 8 I felt itching, swelling and redness at injection site, as in the beginning! It only seemed to last a day. No medication needed. At some point days later I realized I had some redness in the same area, but not as pronounced as on day 8.

2.21.2021 – This may not be related, but in interest of being clear about all health related issues: I woke up with joint pain, redness and swelling in one finger joint, but that was gone the next day.

3.1.2021 – Lightheaded, poor circilation?

3.2.2021 – Last night I woke from sleep feeling joint and muscle pain, took a Tylenol. I felt fine, back to normal, this morning!

3.4.2021 – Had this same injection site yesterday too, took Benadryl before bed, redness seems to be spreading. Put hydrocortisone 2.5 on it at 4:25 pm today.

5.30.2021 – Possible salivary glad blockage, tender lump left inside cheek with swelling/tenderness at left jaw. Resolved without medication approx 5-7days later.

11.8.2021 – Muscle twitching in upper right arm, noticed on and off (while resting) for approx several days, but gone now. Ive never felt anything like this before and possibly unrelated.

11.29.2021 – Head cold, sore throat, runny nose, congestion.

Muscle strain, Neck pain and Back pain

3.14.2021 – About a week after the vaccine, i had a sore arm again where the vaccination site was. I didn't notice any bruising or redness, just sore and not as sore as the day after the vaccination was. It was a lesser degree of soreness 3/10 vs 5/10.

4.12.2021 – Pulled a muscle in my shoulder/back... the same arm that i had the injection in.

5.15.2021 – Get a muscle ache in my neck and back... seems to progressively get worse as the day goes on. When i wake, it's nothing at all, but, by tge end of the day, it feels like my left shoulder and base of my neck in the back are aching

Rales, Ear congestion and Taste disorder

3.13.2021 – For dose 2, day1&2: moderate pain/swelling at shot site, mild headache both days; day 3-4-5 oval rash below shot site, hot to touch, swollen, & mildly painful. (today is day 8)

6.5.2021 – Slight headache, runny nose, & slight cough for a day or two - could be been due to missing my allergy meds + weather changes causing sinus issues. No fever, muscle aches, or change in taste/smell.

3.6.2022 – Cough, congestion, runny nose, tiredness, loss of taste & smell. (Note: Our family went on a road trip and all got sick; right afterwards my spouse tested positive for covid.)

8.1.2022 – skin around injection site is warmer to the touch than usual (about 2-3 inch diameter area)

8.4.2022 – sore throat in morning

8.12.2022 – Started this morning, getting worse, feels like a cold: Sore throat, runny nose, postnasal drip, sinus congestion, stuffy ears

8.20.2022 – Cough, crackling wheeze, exhaustion, sinus congestion doctor administered 2nd (negative) rapid test and (negative) PCR test for covid

9.2.2022 – My feet have been killing me ;) but I'm pretty sure it's because of work and has nothing to do with covid or the vaccine =D

10.29.2022 – Probably just allergies: increased sinus congestion over the past week or so, and sore throat one morning a couple days ago that has cleared up now.

Pulmonary fibrosis, Respiratory disorder and Impaired work ability

4.9.2021 – Injection site is warm, not feverish as it has been

5.2.2021 – Hot flashes with flushing

5.3.2021 – Hot flashes

5.5.2021 – Hot flashes and flushing have stopped.

5.21.2021 – Arthritis is flaring up plus dizziness and pressure in chest. That was yesterday.

5.28.2021 – Very tired and dizzy. I did not work yesterday and went to bed. Today I am better.

6.11.2021 – DizzinessChest tightness

7.30.2021 – Scarred bottom of lungs

10.29.2021 – Scarred lungs Trouble breathing at times Cannot breathe in or talk. Like a spasm. Xrays. Regular doctor visits

5.1.2022 – Breathing issues UTI Chest pains

Lymphadenopathy and Headache

4.6.2021 – My mammogram on 4/5/2021 show Lymph Node in the right axillary tail are increased in size when compared to prior studies. The left axilla is unremarkable.

4.14.2021 – I am still having headaches, but I don't know if they are related to the vaccine.

4.23.2021 – I am still having headaches on and off every day

4.29.2021 – I continue to have the daily headaches. My repeat mammogram for right side is rescheduled for the 18th of May. I had both Mederna vaccine in my right arm.

7.2.2021 – I AM CONTINUING TO HAVE HEADACHES NEARLY EVERY DAY. THESE HEADACHES HAVE BEEN CONTINUOUS SINCE SOMETIME IN MARCH 2021. I HAVE BEEN TO MY PCP. I HAD A MRI OF MY HEAD 7/1/2021. I AM WAITING FOR RESULTS. Have seen PCP 4 times and have now had MRI of head.

Impetigo, Staphylococcal infection and Feeling jittery

4.14.2021 – Few pecking, mildly painful heart aches

4.16.2021 – Cold injection arm in middle of night, minor chest aches

4.17.2021 – Mildly cold arm, slight chest pain

4.19.2021 – Minor chest pain

4.20.2021 – Chest pain

4.21.2021 – Minute chest & shoulder pain

4.28.2021 – Sharp back scapula pain on injected arm. It subsided within a few minutes after it developed.

5.8.2021 – Mild ear ache

5.9.2021 – Minor ear ache, and minor chest pain

5.10.2021 – Mild chest pain

5.11.2021 – Mild chest and scapular pain (side corresponding to injection)

5.12.2021 – Mild tinnitus

5.13.2021 – Minute chest pain

5.14.2021 – Minute chest pain and tinnitus

5.21.2021 – Muscle/body aches, chills/shaking, fever, jitters, body rash, fatigue, minute nausea, minute ear ache

6.20.2021 – Spotting period, then a few days later painful and nauseating period.

8.6.2021 – Impetigo/MRSA; mild allergies; menstruation internals are a bit off and slightly less (pain and volume-wise), shoulder/neck soreness from time to time

11.5.2021 – Sinus issues. Also, had another instance of sudden fever/chills. Urgent care visit stated they believed it was some virus other than C-19. Plus, also had an instance of impetigo/MRSA.

1.8.2022 – tingling/coldness in jabbed arm

1.10.2022 – Minor Runny nose, slight right eye pain

Axillary mass, Muscular weakness and Tenderness

1.26.2021 – Runny nose for a few hours (3-5 hrs after shot)

1.28.2021 – Runny nose, sneeze, cough (wet)

2.2.2021 – Cough

2.17.2021 – So far on the mild side. But i plan to go to bed whem i get home. Also, runny nose

2.18.2021 – Swollen lump about size of a large clementine in underarm of arm i received shit

2.19.2021 – Sore and swollen lump in atmpit of arm that got shot about size of clementine

2.20.2021 – A little dizzy. Soft lump in armpit still size of clementine and sore

2.21.2021 – Still have sore clementine size lumo under armpit od arm i git caccine in

2.22.2021 – Still have lump under armpit of srm that got the shot. Sbout same suze but less tender

2.23.2021 – Still some swelling in armpit of arm that got shot

5.19.2021 – For past 3 weeks or more unexplainrd pain and weakness in outer elbow and lower arm muscle (simlar to tennis elbow) on arm i received vaccine....dont know if ot coukd be related, but haven't done anything to explaim it...will see doctor soon

2.16.2022 – I've had a persistent cough I don't recall having before

Hemiparesis, Musculoskeletal disorder and Pulmonary thrombosis

2.16.2021 – Fever bone pain aching and headache nausea severe fatigue

8.3.2021 – Dvt. Bilateral blood clots. Tremors. Bone pain extremities weakness getting worse Oxygen dependent. 2hospitalization.s. On Coumadin. This vaccine ruined my life I went from working 12-14 hours a day to unable to work at all. Worried about Gillian bu

2.2.2022 – Pain multiple areas. Both shoulder. Right leg numb and doesn't want to work, left side weakness. Remains on oxygen, short term Memory loss and brain fog. Blood clot in leg, and lungs

Diverticulitis, Sinus pain and Lethargy

3.1.2021 – Yes, but not for today. I waited two days to sign up for vsafe, and by then my symptoms were gone. But within 16 hours of vaccine I had severe body aches, mild headache, lethargy and fever of 100.8. But all resolved within 24 hours. I did not see a way to enter symptoms for previous days.

5.28.2021 – Diverticulitis and colitis in the splenic flexure.

11.9.2021 – Slight fever for two days

1.25.2022 – Cold like symptoms, runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, headache.

Colitis, Frequent bowel movements and Upper-airway cough syndrome

2.17.2021 – I had diarrhea yesterday as well. I marked the question wrong on 2/16

3.10.2021 – I think its may be from the colitis rather than the vaccine. My bowels have been over active, but as I said I think its the colitis causing it. I also have pain on my left side.

3.24.2021 – My colitis has been very active for the past 2 days. I havent figured out if it was something I ate or just what is going on.

5.10.2022 – Extreme fatigue and nausea

7.19.2022 – I had Covid. Started with flu symptoms. After that o had cold symptoms. After 2 weeks o still have sinus issues, so I am taking Mucous relief to help with sinus pressure and headaches, and post nasal drip which has been causing a lot of coughing

Hypogeusia, Taste disorder and Gastroenteritis viral

12.22.2020 – Sweating during sleep

12.23.2020 – Sense of taste was off last night and today

12.28.2020 – Sense of taste still seems a little off

10.7.2021 – Hay fever - post nasal drip. Issues were just yesterday for the one day.

5.20.2022 – Stomach bug - fever, vomiting, and acute diarrhea for 3 days. >>>on 3rd day my arm where I got Moderna shot began to hurt. Got Moderna 4th booster month ago. First 3 shots were Pfizer.

5.27.2022 – Feel better than last weeks issue, but still a little run down. The Moderna inject site (got shot few months ago) hurt again yesterday. Not really today. I mention bc the shot site shouldn't hurt anymore, but when I was ill, it hurt.

7.22.2022 – No sense of smell, limited taste, body aches, extreme fatigue.

Aortic aneurysm, Blood pressure increased and Heart rate increased

4.25.2021 – A very slight increase of blood pressure and heart beat since 2nd shot. I take blood pressure reading every day.

5.3.2022 – This booster seems to have a more lingering effect than all the other shots. All of them i would consider mild.

5.26.2022 – My arm and muscle at vaccine shot site is still a little sore. Lingering tiredness after all this time. Not severe but mild. This was the exact opposite from the last three shots.