Their Stories

Vitreous detachment, Body temperature decreased and Depressed mood

3.5.2021 – Mild lightheadedness

3.6.2021 – Lightheadedness at times, swollen feet, body temp was 96.4° F this morning came up to 98.1°F at around noon

4.3.2021 – Swollen feet, ankles and lower legs

4.6.2021 – Feet, ankles and calves still swollen, but 50% better.

4.7.2021 – Feet still swollen and some light headedness.

4.15.2021 – Fatigue, swollen feet/ankles/ calves.Arm pain in arm of injection.

5.7.2021 – Shoulder of vaccine shot more sore, also pvd in right eye, likely not side effect of vaccine. But weakness and pain in left shoulder might be.

4.3.2022 – Tired, depressed, back pain and pain in hamstring - back of left thigh.

Nervousness, Musculoskeletal pain and Flank pain

4.12.2021 – Getting periods of like hot flashes. I take my temp and its normal but I feel a flush of heat come over me then Im ok. Feel overall yuc. This morning didnt have chills or we but was very cold and couldnt get warm. Yesterday nauseous. Its day 5 after the shot. Didnt think it could last this long. Been sleeping the past few days.

4.14.2021 – Not sure if my headache is from allergies or the shot. Had this headache since the day after I got the shot.

4.29.2021 – A little oozy a couple hours after the shot. Like I took too much antihistamines!

4.30.2021 – Yesterday was worse but its better today ..Just my left shoulder blade and area where the shot was

5.1.2021 – The last few days I noticed the injection site was a little red and swollen. My shoulder blade pain on that side has alleviated some today

5.12.2021 – On the 8th day I had flu like symptomsoverall yuc, headache. Diarrhea, stomach upset, shakey, fatigue. Slept all day. The next day, I was perfectly fine.

5.26.2021 – Pain in my left side across to my stomach for 3 days. (About a week ago)

Paralysis, Impaired healing and Spinal operation

4.20.2021 – Each shoulder that received the shot has consistently ached since I had the shots. Im tired most of the time, but dont knowif the loss of sleep due to pain is the reason or not.

4.29.2021 – Daily headaches/migraines Chiropractor

5.11.2021 – Longer lasting, stronger migraines. I still continue to have aching in both shoulders occasionally from the shots.

5.18.2021 – Ongoing migraines daily

7.6.2021 – Surgery and prolonged stays

10.5.2021 – No-lateral Shoulder pain. Back surgery with lack of full healing, nerve pain, and partial paralysis. Shoulder injections

4.6.2022 – I got Covid-19

Breast cancer metastatic, Muscle tightness and Flushing

3.19.2021 – Non-itchy flushing of the neck and upper chest

3.31.2021 – I have had fairly severe vertigo the last two days. I also had an episode before my first vaccination, so its probably unrelated.

4.8.2021 – I have also developed a cough starting last evening, which isn't a normal side effect from what I have read. I'm considering being tested for COVID, although I'm not aware of a recent exposure. I have also had continuing vertigo over the last month, and it is worse today.

4.9.2021 – Ongoing dizziness, but that is likely to be unrelated to the vaccine because Ive had periodic problems over the last month.

4.10.2021 – Continuing dizziness that may be unrelated.

4.11.2021 – My jaw has felt tight the past 2-3 days.

5.5.2021 – The vertigo I had previously reported has gotten worse over time.

5.12.2021 – Vertigo and tinnitus previously reported seem to be getting worse. Still waiting to get in to specialist (ENT)

4.9.2022 – Three months ago I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer after having had inflammatory breast cancer 15 years ago. It's unlikely to be related to my vaccination.

Concussion, Aphthous ulcer and Stomatitis

2.10.2021 – Canker sore that appeared a day or two ago? Doubt it's related, but you may want that for your records. Dental and outpatient clinic care for mouth sore that appeared a day or two ago.

2.11.2021 – Mouth sores

2.27.2021 – Got a concussion a week ago, total accident. Blurred vision, nausea, headaches, neck pain, tingles in my extremities, metallic taste in my mouth.

9.7.2021 – Just overall harder time breathing. Just got booster 9/4 as I am taking infusion immunosuppressants for asthma.

Spinal disorder, Polymyalgia rheumatica and Respiratory disorder

3.31.2021 – I have PMR and some of the symptoms - chills, fatigue, wrist pain, have become more frequent.

10.6.2021 – PMR flare - onset early Sept., joint pain, chills, fatigue. Am weaning off a med and believe that is the reason for the flare

12.13.2021 – Suspect early cold sx

12.15.2021 – Congestion, cough, hoarse - tested for COVID19 Covid 19 test

12.16.2021 – Cough

12.17.2021 – Cough - due to respiratory illness

6.5.2022 – Worsening PMR symptoms- joint pain, fatigue, chills

6.24.2022 – Extreme dizziness and vomiting - likely related to cervical issues

7.1.2022 – Vertigo and vomiting

10.10.2022 – Joint pain unrelated to vaccine

Vitreous detachment, Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and Quarantine

2.10.2021 – On 2/6 I had fever 101.3, headache, chills, fatigue, body aches and 2/7 I had fatigue and 99.5 fever

10.26.2021 – I don't think the HA is related to the vaccine. Most likely dehydration

11.13.2021 – Posterior vitreous separation of right eye

6.1.2022 – The redness, itching, soreness got to about 5"x 2.5" but today is significantly better, almost gone

6.2.2022 – Slight irritated throat

6.3.2022 – Irritated throat

6.10.2022 – Positive Covid. Sore throat, mild body aches, mild fever, stuffiness. Been isolating. Today day 9 feeling much better and normal.

6.24.2022 – Long Covid cough

Arterial repair, Palmar erythema and Abdominal tenderness

4.17.2021 – Lower back ache it just was for one day

4.24.2021 – Lower back ache

5.4.2021 – Lower back ache is better mild problem with stomach Therapy for lower back

5.10.2021 – Problem with right knee comes and goes

5.15.2021 – Stomach Nausea and and stomach tender Primary doctor she sent me to get an ultra sound of my stomach

7.5.2021 – I developed a fungus on either side of my but it is small. Butt I have to be careful because I have hemorrhoids and it is hard to put the nystatin cream on the fungusI started to use cream 6/24/21Until it s all globe hopefully by thenThe fungus Primary physician

10.5.2021 – Pain in right shoulder I had flu shot 9/16/21 pain shoulder started 5 days after shot. I do have dreams occasionally not like when I first had Covid shot. Also left palm hand itching goes red

4.3.2022 – Surgery left caroused arterty. I also have a rash on both sides of my butt since June and my primary doctor as tried me on 3 different creams but they haven't got rid of the rash. For surgery carotid artery's. Had to

Laryngitis, Tenderness and Edema peripheral

1.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes (size of an egg) under arm on injection site arm.

1.31.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes armpit of injection site arm.

2.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

2.12.2021 – Common common cold symptoms for 5 days.

1.1.2022 – Underarm tenderness

1.2.2022 – Underarm swelling and tenderness

1.3.2022 – Left axillary lymph node swelling

1.4.2022 – Left axillary lymph node swelling and pain

1.5.2022 – Left arm axillary lymph node swelling, tenderness

1.6.2022 – Left arm axillary lymph node swelling

1.28.2022 – Flu

2.4.2022 – Sore throat, laryngitis

Food poisoning, Abdominal pain upper and Back pain

3.16.2021 – Headache, diarrhea, bodyaches

3.24.2021 – Sore throat, diarrhea, sore back. Lp

5.8.2021 – Lower stomach cramping.

6.27.2021 – Headache for a couple of days. Also felt like had food poisoning but didn't. Couldn't keep anything in for a week, now a bad viral cold and a lot of food doesn't sit well. Drs office in clinic

3.27.2022 – Allergies and asthma, occasionally I would have the sniffles for 1-2 days after cleaning dusty roomsmowed. I went from using my enhaler, maybe 1-2 times a month to some days 1-3 times a day, it wasnt too bad, I have had the sniffles for 2 months.

Breast pain, Decreased appetite and Hypoesthesia

5.1.2021 – None so far except my left arm where the injection was done is really painful as if my arm was whipped with a heavy object

5.2.2021 – Severe body aches & pain all over and feverish, was not able to sleep the whole night last night

5.3.2021 – I forgot to write down i have numbness in my whole left arm (got vaccinated on my left arm) for 2 days and light soreness on my breasts, lost of appetite. Today my pain & body aches are not so severe, still have difficulty in sleeping at night, last night only slept 3 hours.

5.4.2021 – Still have difficulty in sleeping, only 4 hours of sleep last night (even with a combine total of less than 5 hours of sleep Saturday & Sunday)

5.5.2021 – None

Lymphadenitis, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Tenderness

1.26.2021 – Joint pain only in arms and hands on both sides. Mild.

1.30.2021 – Runny nose and a slight inflammation of left lymph node in my neck indicating my immune system is kicking in for something

1.31.2021 – Drainage in the back of the throat, slight heaviness in chest

2.1.2021 – I tested positive for COVID 19 this morning

2.8.2021 – Diagnosed with Covid, fever, headache, intense congestion, cough, tight chest.

2.24.2022 – I had intense swelling under my arm for a week. Very painful and sensitive.

Bladder operation, Tension headache and Induration

1.11.2021 – Fibromyalgia

1.22.2021 – Had surgery to replace battery in my interstim device for my bladder. Outpatient procedure.

1.29.2021 – Runny nose sneezing stuffy head came on this morning. Going for test to protect my family.

2.7.2021 – Diarrhea

2.10.2021 – Less severe every day. Scheduled appointment with (b)(6)

2.25.2021 – My proctitis has flared since my second vaccination. I have had to start on medications to control the diarrhea which is making me very tired and weak. My legs feel heavy to walk. I have little energy.

5.6.2021 – Reactions to mosquito bites is awful!! I have large hard go bumps I have not had this reaction before.

2.4.2022 – Family had Covid last week. I tested negative but stayed home from work today because I was exhausted, had a runny nose, strange tightness around forehead and some post nasal drip.

2.4.2022 – Runny nose, now cough, not a headache exactly but a tightening across my forehead.

2.5.2022 – Stuffy nose cough

Shoulder girdle pain, Joint range of motion decreased and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

10.12.2021 – Continued chest pain that started the day after vaccination

10.15.2021 – Continued chest pain

10.28.2021 – Shoulder pain has increased to the point that it's sometimes difficult to raise my arm in order to perform ADLs.

11.5.2021 – The muscle and joint pain in my left shoulder, left upper back and neck along with the headache that I developed right after the injection have gotten much worse.

11.11.2021 – Sharp pain radiating from shoulder into clavicle

11.14.2021 – Bone pain from my clavicle around my shoulder and into my shoulder blade

11.19.2021 – My shoulder pain has increased drastically and I've lost range of motion in spite of doing stretches prescribed by PT 3-4 times every day.

11.27.2021 – My shoulder pain and weakness have worsened and I've lost more range of motion in spite of doing my physical therapy stretches every day.

12.4.2021 – The shoulder girdle pain and weakness have gotten worse.

12.11.2021 – My shoulder pain has increased and my range of motion has decreased despite continuing with my physical therapy.

12.17.2021 – With my shoulder, I've lost more range of motion and the pain has increased to the point that it's making me nauseous.

5.6.2022 – A COVID-19 infection that has left me with breathing problems leaving me with the diagnosis of long covid.

Dysphonia, Lethargy and Sinus congestion

4.21.2021 – My voice went extremely hoarse & low grade fever yesterday. I was potentially exposed ten days ago. If symptoms continue, Ill obtain a Covid test tomorrow.

1.20.2022 – Five days after exposure, developed sudden onset of symptoms on 12/20-low grade fever, general lethargy, sinus congestion & headache 5 days. Rapid test on 12/22 was negative. Stayed out the week & returned to work 12/27/21.

10.27.2022 – COVID positive on 9/14/22

Finger deformity, Hunger and Joint stiffness

2.16.2021 – Had a short sweat. Didnt last long. Feel hungry.

2.19.2021 – Off and on aching sensation in muscle areas of arms and legs. Sometimes slow to stand from sitting position. Mild to moderate.

2.22.2021 – Stiff in some joints and muscles, some fatigue

3.2.2021 – Still stiff in upper muscles of thigh area.

3.23.2021 – Pain behind right knee. Very stiff. Painful to bend it.

9.7.2021 – Inflammation in the right backJoints on left hand swollenBoth legs are swollen, and particularly swelling around both ankles and kneesVertigo Fever and diarrhea August 22 through August 25Fatigue

3.9.2022 – Inflammation and swelling in joints and all over body, 2 deformed fingers on left hand, pain when walking and pain when standing too long, shoulder pain and upper and lower back pain. Chiropractor and orthopedic doctor visit

Colitis, Axillary mass and Tenderness

3.3.2021 – all pain and swelling VERY mild

3.31.2021 – Swollen lymoh nodes in armpit of shot arm

4.3.2021 – swollen lymph nodes

11.6.2021 – Moderate Pain in my armpit...same arm as shot was given

11.7.2021 – swelling and pain in armpit of arm vaxxed and I forgot to put redness at injection site previously this week

11.8.2021 – tender lumps under arm in armpit

11.9.2021 – still a small lump under armpit but it has gotten MUCH smaller and barely hurts

2.2.2022 – colitis headache went to doctor's office

4.22.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes

4.23.2022 – Enlarged lymph nodes

Immune system disorder, Crohn's disease and Taste disorder

2.25.2021 – Slight heaviness in chest

3.1.2021 – Rash is at waist and belly. Very mild now.

3.2.2021 – Nausea and chills lasted only 4 hours

3.26.2021 – Symptoms are just beginning

3.30.2021 – Itching is almost gone.

5.6.2021 – Random nausea and diarrhea that lasts about two days. Began last week and happened again this week. This isnt what Id call a Crohns flare. I dont know if its from the vaccine. I still consider myself in excellent health but this is dif

9.24.2021 – 3rd shot 08/17. Out of last 30 days spent 20 sick in bed. Every Covid symptom. Thought it gave me Covid. Crohns flares would begin then stop. Brain fog and headache from hell. Every ailment I have was magnified. Dont know about getting booster.

11.16.2021 – The third full vaccine for those with compromised immune symptoms blew up my immune system. Severe reaction to full vaccine. Also severe reactions to 10 days of dexamethasone. Advised not to have anymore Covid shots. Period. Nearly killed me! Doctor visit

2.16.2022 – I have Crohn's disease. 3rd full vaccine at 5mo blew up my immune system. Horribly sick! 10 days on Dexamethasone. Tested 02/07/22 have zero antibodies. Zero. Cannot tolerant vaccines. Taste and smell are still messed up. Primary care doctor

Edema peripheral, Sinus congestion and Palpitations

4.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in left arm pit (its the side I got the injection on)

4.19.2021 – Slight swelling of lymph node under the arm pit

5.6.2021 – Minor swelling of glands in both armpits

5.27.2021 – I still have occasional swelling in the glands in each armpit. It comes and goes periodically.

11.18.2021 – Swelling under my arms

11.19.2021 – Swelling in my armpit on the side of injection

11.20.2021 – Swelling in my armpit

11.21.2021 – Swelling under the armpit

11.22.2021 – Slight swelling under the armpit

11.23.2021 – Slight swelling in armpit

12.1.2021 – Nasal congestion for the last several days to one week.

2.16.2022 – Heart palpitations on January 11-13

4.4.2022 – Swelling under arm that I received injection in.

4.6.2022 – Swelling under armpit of arm I got injection in

4.7.2022 – Swelling in the armpit

4.9.2022 – Swelling under armpit

4.18.2022 – Increased congestion/swelling in sinuses; headaches

Ear congestion, Dry skin and Alopecia

1.22.2021 – Itchy skin-but not at the injection site

2.9.2021 – Itchiness-not at the injection site

2.10.2021 – Itching-NOT at the injection site

2.11.2021 – Itching/redness NOT at the injection site

5.7.2021 – Redness, dryness, itching skin but not at the injection-intermittently since vaccination Dermatologist

8.6.2021 – Few days with Headaches, fatigue

1.5.2022 – Productive cough, stuffy/runny nose, headache,body aches,chills,night sweats,fatigue, insomnia; positive covid test

12.8.2022 – Large amount of hair loss-nasal/sinus/ear congestion for over a month

Testicular pain, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Mobility decreased

4.12.2021 – Heavy chest, shortness of breath

4.24.2021 – I have had a back ache ever since getting my first shot. After the second shot, my left testicle was extremely soar and sensitive for 5-6 days. Along with a continuous back ache still. Back is slowly getting better but very limiting on activity.

5.15.2021 – Still have a back ache that started around the first shot, got extremely bad after the second shot and has been slowly getting better but still cant bo most daily activities.

Choking, Skin sensitization and Aura

3.4.2021 – Skin sensitivity, brain fog, aura-type sensation, swollen/painful lymph nodes

3.9.2021 – Cold sores - started on day 3 after vaccine and were severe / needed to be treated with prescription medication, the first time ever in my life. I was too exhausted to make the appointment despite it being a video appointment for a routine physical.

3.18.2021 – Fatigue - severe.

3.30.2021 – Fatigue

4.14.2021 – Still having extreme fatigue and exhaustion at times. Not new or worsening but also not better.

9.1.2021 – Slight cough

9.6.2021 – Extreme fatigue

9.21.2021 – Fatigue, diarrhea, joint pain, muscle pain.

10.7.2021 – Exhaustion

11.22.2021 – ER treatment for an incident involving challenge swallowing / choking incident. Unsure if this is clinically significant or sequelae from Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination & booster shot administered in august.

2.21.2022 – extreme fatigue

Painful respiration, Breast pain and Chest discomfort

2.8.2021 – Chest soreness left to right then now center soreness when deep breathing

2.14.2021 – Continuing chest pressure, moved from one area to another of my chest. Pain making it difficult to take deep breaths. I contacted my doctor and v-safe. V-safe did not get back to me until now.

2.27.2021 – I went to see about getting second shot, after discussing with dr. then decided not to take it. Something is going on in my breast that wasnt prior to the first shot, some soreness and intermittent pains.

3.9.2021 – Lingering not able to take deep breaths without feeling uncomfortable. am afraid to take 2nd shot due to side effects. Dont want worse symptoms. People who know about this vaccine intimately, direct me to hands who are not well versed in it. At vaccination site and by phone.

Salivary duct stenosis, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and Vitreous detachment

4.11.2021 – Occasional shooting pains in back of head. Last 1-2 seconds but have been coming less frequently since morning. Also woke up feeling like I had a sunburn on my face but no sunburn. Might have had fever overnight, sunburn feeling is gone now. Usually run 97 degrees so 98.6 is a bit high for me.

4.12.2021 – Swollen lymph node under armpit, swollen supraclavical lymph node

4.13.2021 – Swollen/sore underarm lymph node on injection site side, swollen supraclavical lymph node

4.24.2021 – I had swollen tonsils a week after the vaccine. Could have been GERD. Also I had liquid diarrhea. Symptoms align with PMDD-esque reaction I had to Mirena a year ago. Could be due to higher estrogen with vaccine.

5.1.2021 – Worse acid reflux and (potentially related) dysphagia (to solids not liquids). Not sure if due to inflamed lower palatine tonsils or esophageal stricture. Seeing doctor soon. In person specialist visit

7.10.2021 – Still have difficulty swallowing certain foods - my GI doctor suspects I developed Eosinophilic Esophagitis. I also have way more acid reflux than normal. Work with specialist, upcoming endoscopy

10.9.2021 – I got an updated diagnosis. I do not have Eosinophilic Esophagitis, but I did have a salivary gland duct stenosis, potentially caused by swollen lymph nodes according to my ENT. Specialist visit and salivary gland ultrasound

11.28.2021 – Swollen supraclavicular lymph node

11.29.2021 – Slightly inflamed supraclavicular lymph node

12.24.2021 – Fatigue

10.6.2022 – Yesterday I had photopsia in my left eye. It has since resolved and could have been due to vitreomacular traction as I had a suspected posterior vitreous detachment in that eye previously.

Administration site erythema, Administration site pruritus and Injection site pruritus

3.12.2021 – Some tenderness at the injection site, but not painful

3.18.2021 – Last night and this morning, I had some tingling in the arm where the vaccine was administered. There was also soreness in the muscle around the injection site.

3.25.2021 – Itchy red patches on arm where vaccine was administered. Started on 3/22 - vaccine was received on 3/11. Redness has gone down considerably now, but still itchy at times.

10.12.2021 – Congestion (attributed to allergies)

Dysphonia, Body temperature increased and Gastrointestinal disorder

5.24.2021 – Started about 3 weeks ago. Ive had pain all joints: ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, wrists and knuckles.

8.22.2021 – I went through a 2 wk period of cough, sore throat, tiredness, low fever. Just took alive and drank Fuji water.

5.12.2022 – Sore throat, cough, plow grade fever. Body aches

5.18.2022 – Lasting hoarse barking type cough for over a week now.

5.25.2022 – The cough that I've had for over 3 weeks has not improved. Bowel issues are still there but improving. I have done Covid tests during this time and all were negative.

10.19.2022 – Following fall booster had about 8 days of cough, achy and fatigued. I did work.

Drooling, Mood altered and Impaired work ability

2.19.2021 – Got a rash on my other arm after doing dishes yesterday... But it jas gone away.

2.21.2021 – Feel tired , body aches and itchy. May be due to my Seasonal Allergies

3.11.2021 – Mild chest pain , headache and chills..May be due to my Seasonal allergies or may have pulled a muscle

4.12.2021 – Feeling tired

4.24.2021 – Feeling moody

6.19.2021 – Had Vertigo for a week..Get tired.

9.18.2021 – I had to go to the doctor and was out of work for a week due to Vertigo...Feel more tired than usual, get migraines.

3.20.2022 – Head aches and some mouth drools

Eye pain, Sinus disorder and Hypersensitivity

4.2.2021 – Seems like a mild fever but not too bothersome

4.24.2021 – Hand on side of shot feels a little stiff or swollen in the finger joints

4.25.2021 – I forgot to add that I had a slight sore throat yesterday. Very mild

4.29.2021 – It may just be allergies but my eyes hurt and sinuses stuffy. My leg muscles have stayed really sore for 4 days after working out which is also weird but figured Id report it just in case

7.23.2021 – I had a head cold. Congestion but no cough or fever

Blood sodium decreased, Blood potassium decreased and Abdominal distension

3.6.2021 – Just an FYI : my brother and sister which we are roughly same age, we got three different vaccine so it will be interesting to see the results down the road.

3.9.2021 – Feel Bloated for couple of day , nothing major.

3.16.2021 – My head was very cloudy( groggy) for few days. Slight headaches here and there but over all I was not myself, lack of energy.

3.30.2021 – Nothing yet as it has been only 6 hours since I got the shot

3.31.2021 – Lots of stomach gas

4.6.2021 – I have had stomach issue last few days but nothing major.

4.13.2021 – I have had stomach issue, pain here and there and feel a little weak. It is manageable but not perfect.

Initial insomnia, Paresthesia oral and Insomnia

2.26.2021 – I had a headache but I am dehydrated.

3.2.2021 – Ive had a headache everyday since getting the vaccine, it usually starts around 3/4 pm.

3.5.2021 – I have had constant, random headaches every day since receiving the vaccine. Most are moderate then become severe. Some are severe then become moderate.

3.15.2021 – My mouth/lips tingles. Like when you go to the dentist and the numbness is wearing off-it randomly feels like that during the day for a few minutes and then stops. It has happened at times when I havent eaten/drink anything recently. Feeling it no

3.24.2021 – Its been hard to fall asleep and stay asleep.

6.20.2021 – Ive been experiencing chest pains. Had it for 4-6 days straight. Its been bearable but it is frightening because a symptom is large enlargement. Sometimes I have to sit up from the pain