Their Stories

Hyperventilation, Atrial flutter and Abdominal distension

5.31.2021 – Several times over the past week I have experience a fluttering sensation in the center of my chest and then a need for deep breaths. I am not assuming these are related to the vaccine but figured I would list it. I have never experienced before

12.13.2021 – Stuffy nose

12.27.2021 – Upset stomach, feeling constantly full, headache, fatigue and achy

1.10.2022 – The Covid symptoms went away after 8 days but seem to have come back a little the last few days

3.2.2022 – Constant dull pain in upper right quadrant

7.21.2022 – Runny nose and sore throat

7.22.2022 – Sore throat and runny nose

10.7.2022 – Positive for Covid

Migraine, Pyrexia and Headache

4.9.2021 – I had a moderate migraine yesterday, 24hrs after my first shot. I took yesterdays survey before the migraine started

10.15.2022 – I had a headache on and off yesterday before I got my shot at 3pm. I have had this headache for past 36 hrs. not sure if it may be from the shot or not because I was having them before I got it yesterday.

10.16.2022 – yesterday I reported I had just a headache. after I took the survey I got a fever as well.

Laryngopharyngitis, Tonsillolith and Conjunctivitis

3.30.2021 – Neck pain and nodule swollen. left arm tingling and hands numb after a1/2 hour of the vaccine duration of 10 to 15 minutes the numbness.

3.31.2021 – Sore throat, dry mouth

4.1.2021 – Sore throat, dry mouth and cough

4.4.2021 – Sore throat and dry mouth

4.5.2021 – Sore throat, dry mouth

4.13.2021 – Muscle aches, sore throat

5.4.2021 – Muscles aches , sore throat , dry mouth . Sporadically coughs.

7.20.2021 – Tonsil stones ,dry cough , hair loss , conjuntivitis , pink eye.

10.19.2021 – Still sore throat, dx= Laryngopharyngitis. Muscle pain .

Fibromyalgia, Parosmia and Gastrointestinal disorder

11.4.2021 – Sore throat & runny nose developed later in day today. Health condition: Lupus SLE & chronic migraine

11.5.2021 – Symptoms improved significantly throughout day

11.6.2021 – Health condition: Lupus SLE

12.1.2021 – Fever, cough, sore throat, phantom smells, headache, muscle aches, intestinal issues, rash. Exposure to positive COVID19 case; my test was negative though.

12.10.2021 – Increased fatigue and muscle pain. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

12.15.2021 – Dizzy, cough, runny nose, headache, muscle aches, numbness, cough. 3 people in my home have tested positive for COVID. Probably have it too.

11.6.2022 – Chronic hives of unknown origin

Atrioventricular block, Heart rate decreased and Heart rate irregular

5.14.2021 – Severe chest pains, went to ER

5.15.2021 – Mild chest pain

5.24.2021 – Chest pains slowly reduce but then they j creased.

6.16.2021 – Glucose levels have decreased more than usual and sometimes increases but mainly a drop.

6.21.2021 – Irregular heart beat, heart rate dropped to 38 which has never happens and new heart block readings in my EKG that my cardiologist has confirmed. Along with usual high glucose and than steep drops of glucose to become hypoglycemic.

11.8.2021 – Had another issue a week ago with my irregular heart on my EKG that showed another heart block, this occurred when my husband caught some virus and I got some of the lighter symptoms. But now it's ok. Doctor don't recommend booster.

Conjunctivitis, Hypersomnia and Dysgeusia

3.18.2021 – Feel spacey- brain fog

3.19.2021 – A very unpleasant and unusual chemical taste in my mouth when I burp. I have not eaten any foods that I don't normally eat.

4.16.2021 – Slept most of the day

4.18.2021 – Dizziness if moving too quickly or bending over

4.20.2021 – Light headed and dizzy if mending over or moving to fast

4.29.2021 – A rash on various areas that comes and goes away and comes back again.

5.6.2021 – Cough

5.15.2021 – Recurring rash on arms, neck, top part of back and face

5.20.2021 – Recurring Rash on neck, back, face and arms

5.29.2021 – I continue to have a recurring rash in my face, especially around the lower parts of my ears, also on my neck, upper back and my arms.

7.15.2021 – Sore throat, Runny nose

10.15.2021 – Pink Eye and a cold started yesterday, diagnosed by a Doctor

4.16.2022 – Itching and rashes

12.25.2022 – Coughing, sneezing, runny and stuffy nose. Lost of taste and smell. Body aches, headaches. Positive covid test

Sleep disorder, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

4.15.2021 – Ever since I had my second shot I've been having pain in my arm where I had the shot(left arm) at first I thought it was normal after shot but that normally last like a daybor 2 but it has been ongoing, i can't sleep feel like arm is gonna fall off.

4.22.2021 – My arm never stopped hurting since i took the shot.

4.29.2021 – The pain on my arm never went away, arm feels hot t time and tired, hard to sleep due to arm heavy feeling. Nno insurance to seek medical attention at this time .

Injection site induration, Feeling hot and Erythema

3.7.2021 – I did have a slight fever yesterday, didn't measure temperature until after checkin. No temperature today.

3.19.2021 – Moderna arm appeared day 9 after shot. Itchy, warm to touch for a couple days. Seemed to go away, then grew in size but no longer itchy. Red around edge, about 5 inches by 2-3 inches oval in shape today.

4.6.2021 – Lower part of upper arm is pinker than usual, left arm did the same after shot #1, still feel small knot under skin at injection site

Aphthous ulcer, Muscle twitching and Musculoskeletal stiffness

1.2.2021 – Canker sores in mouth

1.3.2021 – Canker sores. Muscle twitching in legs and upper back while at rest

1.4.2021 – Canker sores. Muschle twitches/tingling in legs

1.5.2021 – Muscle tingling lower legs most noticeable at rest

1.6.2021 – Canker sores improving

1.20.2021 – Unrelated to covid/va. I experienced suspect food poisoning 1/16/21 - 1/17/21 with vomiting, diarrhea and 101 fever. I am still experiencing a headache, stiff neck and migraines. I will be receiving my second dose 1/22 when my condition improves.

Hernia, Constipation and Body temperature increased

3.27.2022 – Cough and 99.2 temperature. Suspect cause of cough is moving moldy pile of compost. Temp appeared the day aft. This is day 4. Did at-home Covid test on day 2 of symptoms. Negative

5.14.2022 – Cough caused by exposure to mold and dust

9.19.2022 – Yesterday I reported abdominal pains. I think it's constipation unrelated to the vaccine

9.21.2022 – I'm still constipated, it started on Saturday, I thought it was getting better but not today. Not sure that it's related, but it did start shortly after vaccination

9.22.2022 – I'm thinking hernia. At quick care now

Supraventricular tachycardia, Lymph node pain and Injection site pain

2.10.2021 – Injection site in Left Deltoid became sore again (NOT red) on day 9 post injection. Developed enlarged lymph nodes along Left clavicle- tender on day 9 only, but have continued to be enlarged since then.

2.25.2021 – Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes along the clavicle on the left- same side as my injection.

2.26.2021 – Swollen axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes on same side as injection.

2.27.2021 – Lymph nodes are still enlarged supraclavicular and axillary

2.28.2021 – Lymph nodes remain swollen, though they may be smaller than yesterday

3.1.2021 – Lymph nodes remain sl. Swollen and tender

3.2.2021 – Lymph nodes remain slightly swollen and tender

3.3.2021 – Continued mild lymph node enlargement/tenderness

3.17.2021 – Fatigue

8.25.2021 – Started having SVT on July 3rd. Have had 2 episodes total. Not sure its related to vaccine, but it is a change.

Injection site swelling, Injection site pruritus and Nausea

3.31.2021 – The nausea was after a PT workout and it was mild and brief. After fluids and a light lunch I was fine.

4.27.2021 – None, but I had the injection at 10 am and its 3:00 now. Still early in the day.

4.30.2021 – I had a headache, swelling, soreness and mild itching develop yesterday around the injection site. It has continued today.

5.2.2021 – These symptoms are mild to non-existent during the day, but increase in the evening. By morning they are gone.

5.11.2021 – I often have mild headaches In the afternoon or evening.

Nerve compression, Deafness and Injection site nodule

2.11.2021 – Mainly Tender in arm around the injection site. Sort of like a bruise that you're recovering from

2.12.2021 – Muscle around injection site still tender no real problems

2.24.2021 – Overall Good. Injection site seems to have developed a red rash. First day of rash slightly tender. After that, just a rash about as big as a silver dollar. Don't know if that's because of the shot or or just coincidence.

3.11.2021 – As with round 1, day of shot no pain. Day2 tender in arm muscle near injection site as if a non showing bruise.

3.12.2021 – As with round 1, injection day no pain. Day1 & 2 arm close to injection site tender

3.13.2021 – Injection site still tender but less than yesterday.

6.11.2021 – Ringing in the ears and mild hearing loss. I think unrelated to the vaccine. It is jusr that i became aware of it and it is getting worse. Dr. Seems to think it is combination of age and noise factors. Office visit my GP who referred me to ENT dr.

10.27.2021 – Shot area is Tinder and has a hard lump

10.28.2021 – Injection area redness has expanded 2 about a 3in diameter. The hard knot in the middle of the injection area has gone down. And the tenderness is also reduced.

10.29.2021 – Redness is still there but is fading

11.9.2021 – Not related to shot. Arthritis pinching L5 to right hip. Injection scheduled 11/11/21

12.7.2021 – Pinched nerve due to arthritis. Fixing to have injection Thursday what should hopefully take care of that. Meanwhile, was exposed to someone who had covid. Took the send off test which came back negative! Thank you 3 rounds moderna!

6.7.2022 – Has with previous injections, site of injection is Tinder and has mild soreness.

6.8.2022 – As before, injection site is tender and mildly sore.

6.9.2022 – Injection site still tender but less so than yesterday.

Heavy menstrual bleeding, Injection site erythema and Rash

1.28.2021 – Stuffy nose and runny nose

1.30.2021 – Congestion

2.6.2021 – I had a red ring around my injection shot from day 9 through day 12 post shot (moderna). It was red and varied in size and color each day but it did not hurt or itch.

2.20.2021 – Light headef

2.21.2021 – I have covid arm. I had this 9 days after my first shot and 24 hours after my second

2.22.2021 – Covid arm

5.24.2021 – With my birth control, I would not get a monthly period. Since my vaccination, Ive had a heavy period. I have friends who are experiencing the same thing.

11.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes near armpit/breast tissue

Dyspnea and Headache

2.24.2021 – Excruciating headaches

3.3.2021 – Continue with headaches.

3.10.2021 – Continuous headached

4.28.2021 – No more restless leg at nights. I used to have lots of trouble with it before the vaccine but now I don't. Not sure if it's important information to share

1.27.2022 – Due to my case of COVID-19 this year have not been able to recover from shortness of breath, uncontrollable gasps for air

1.27.2022 – SOB uncontrollable gasps for air (after Covid) not after the vaccine though

Hypoesthesia oral, Burning sensation and Rash pruritic

3.3.2021 – Numbness in lips, face, head, 30 mins after vaccination was administered.

3.4.2021 – Slight rash on knuckles. Some itching/burning where rash is. Hardly noticeable.

3.5.2021 – Ear ache, sinus pressure. Mild rash on hands 2 nights ago, with burning and itching.

3.6.2021 – Light headed/dizziness, scratchy throat, runny nose, sinus pressure, rash on face (started last night), shaky hands.

3.7.2021 – Rash on face still. Mild. Hardly noticeable.

3.8.2021 – Scratchy throat. Congestion. Still have a mild rash on face. Hardly noticeable.

Flashback, Atelectasis and Ear swelling

2.21.2021 – Mild swelling and mild pain in lower gland of left jaw/neck. None on other side.

2.22.2021 – Around noon I had a series of flashbacks of experiences that lasted only several minutes. I could not determine if they were from recent dreams or reality or something I read about. It stopped within an hour. This has never happened before but was like coming out of sleep after surgery. Felt like my ears inside were swollen like ate too much salt or had allergic reaction to something.

2.26.2021 – Shortness of breath when carrying 24 lb. grandson

2.27.2021 – Mild shortness of breath when climbing stairs in my home.

4.3.2021 – Some balance issues and some shortness of breath and wheezing plus swelling around my eyes and mild loss of hearing. My ears feel swollen or clogged inside. It could be the high pollen county now or the insect spray applied in and outside the house

8.24.2021 – I got a bad cold w sore throat and head congestion. No fever. Caught it from child 27 mos. old who. He tested neg. fir Covid on 2 tests. I got bronchitis and put on two antibiotics. Totally well now.

1.30.2022 – Some poor balance when standing (not dizziness), hard to concentrate, some weakness when standing from sitting position or carrying groceries. Will do in person PCP visit tomorrow.

5.1.2022 – Have a bad cough that turned into chills and fever Friday night. Went to (b)(6) Urgent Care in morning. Tests neg for A and for B flu and both Covid test showed neg. Chest x-Rays showed no pneumonia but subsegmentalatelectasis in R Lower lung. My pulmonologist I see for asthma.

5.1.2022 – Had chills and fever Night of April 29. But got shot on 4/25. I have a bad cold w cough that started 4/23.

7.31.2022 – Sinus infection from summer allergyDoctor prescribed antibiotic for 10 days to prevent it causing exacerbation of my asthma. Chest X-ray neg. For pneumonia. Flu test and Both Covid test results neg. Almost no symptoms left now at 8 days on the Med.

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Neck pain and Lymph node pain

1.21.2021 – Forgot to put this symptom down, but on the next morning after getting my shot, I felt 2 tender lumps in my left armpit. One of the size of a small coffee bean, one a lot more smaller. Still there in my armpit. Possibly swollen lymph nodes.

12.8.2021 – Back pain, neck pain, pain in the thigh muscles, armpit pain on the side I got the shot

12.29.2021 – Feeling like I am catching a head cold for the last 3 days

1.4.2022 – Feelings of catching a cold, congested nose, headache, throat discomfort. All mild

Acne, Eczema and Thirst

1.30.2021 – The rash is on my neck area, looks and feel like eczema.Im very thirsty all the time.

2.20.2021 – Runny nose and sneezing.

2.21.2021 – Runny nose, slight flu like symptoms. Not to bad!

2.23.2021 – Last evening about 6:30P, I started to feel lightheaded, upset stomach, nauseous, fatigued, and headache. My sinuses felt very dried with some pressure. The symptoms passed slowly and I feel better today.

2.24.2021 – Im feeling flu like symptoms, the arm where I was vaccinated is heavy and hurt when I lift it. Exercising it makes it feel better. Sore throat too.

2.25.2021 – Feel better than yesterday but Im still feeling flu like symptoms. My throat is a little sore, and very thirsty.

2.26.2021 – Im still feeling like I have a cold.

3.5.2021 – After the fourth day I started getting flu like symptoms, with stomach aches and light diarrhea. Im feeling better since yesterday, although a bit fatigued.

3.12.2021 – I dont know if my getting small acne like pimples on the lower eye area, or face and neck are related? Im bringing it up because that never happened before. I have always had a clear complexion, and no acne problem. They do clear up in a few da

4.2.2021 – Feeling some fatigue.

5.21.2021 – I have been doing okay, but Im still feeling a bit fatigued more than before the pandemic.

11.5.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, cough

11.8.2022 – Runny nose, a bit fluish

11.9.2022 – Runny nose

Rash vesicular, Road traffic accident and Viral infection

4.7.2021 – Light headed

1.5.2022 – I have a cold, negative antigen test. I also have developed what appears to be a shingles rash on my face.

1.8.2022 – I have cold (tested negative using Binax at home self test). I also have a shingles like rash above my left eye.

3.7.2022 – I experienced a car accident- not vaccine related.

12.4.2022 – I have had a persistent cough for a month. Chest X-ray clear for pneumonia. Dr. Said likely viral infection andRx an inhaler.

Rash pruritic, Sinus disorder and Swelling

2.8.2021 – Day after 2nd dose, had itchy rash with small bumps on my chest. Some tiny bumps still there but no itching since day after shot. Also had some mild thirst and wrist pain the day aftet

2.11.2021 – The rash is actually almost all gone. I believe I didnt mention it the past couple of days. The bumps from the rash on my chest the day after the shot remained but are almost all gone today

8.5.2021 – Congestion. Stuffy head, Sinus issues. Tired. Most likely allergies

General anesthesia, Injection site hypoesthesia and Injection site discoloration

3.28.2021 – Insomnia

4.6.2021 – I got the vaccine on the right arm and all my right side had been hurting. The site of the vaccine and the upper leg.

4.13.2021 – The injection side of my body hurts. My leg and shoulder are both numb and painful. The pain irradiates to the neck and head, but no terrible bad that I can't function. I can do everything but I feel the pain.

4.20.2021 – I've been extremely cold, even in a 70° F weather

4.22.2021 – Sore Throat, cough

4.27.2021 – The site of the injection got a little purple when I got the injection and now is a big greenish spot

5.25.2021 – Excesive tiredeness and both arms on the injection site numb and pain in the arms in general.

10.19.2021 – Chronic cough

9.5.2022 – Cough

12.3.2022 – Rash and itch

Aura, Premenstrual syndrome and Hypomenorrhea

2.3.2021 – Migraine with visual aura

2.12.2021 – I had a very difft PMS than usual with extreme swelling/water retention and a level of exhaustion Ive never experienced. Not a huge deal, but different enough to take note of!

3.1.2021 – Dizziness

3.12.2021 – I feel good overall, but noticed a big change with pms for both periods after each of the vaccine doses. Extremely painful breast swelling, extreme exhaustion, a heavy feeling moving around. I got past it & feel great now, but still seems notable

5.28.2021 – Shorter menstrual cycle than usual with bad cramps and darker blood. Unfamiliar abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant at the end of my period that lasts ~a week.

10.30.2021 – Insomnia last night

10.31.2021 – 2nd night of insomnia last night

Herpes zoster, Erythema and Injection site erythema

3.26.2021 – No Im ok

3.31.2021 – No, a little light red where I got the shot. No pain

4.25.2021 – No

7.23.2021 – Shingles on my left chest and left shoulder itching redness went to doctor had 2 weeks of tablets to take and medication lotion. I also felt tired a little achy. I-am fine now back to normal. Outpatient at Walmart clinic

10.23.2021 – Shingles I never had them before started July 2021 by my neck and left chest it almost disappeared then I am starting to feel them again. I will go to a doctor just to get checked.

Sensation of foreign body, Sputum discolored and Contusion

9.20.2021 – White phlegm but no coughing

9.29.2021 – Swollen Lymp node on right neck/jaw where I received the rigth arm injection site after 1st Dose of Pfizer COVID vaccine on 9/15. This happened after 4 days/9/19 until now. Is this normal? I am really concern about this swollen lymp node?

10.6.2021 – Swollen Lymp node below right jaw.

10.8.2021 – Itchy rashes cause bruises. Swollen Lymp node under right jaw did not go away since after 4 days on my first shot on 9/15.

10.13.2021 – Swollen lymp node under right jaw, side where I received my covid shot

11.4.2021 – Swollen Lymp node under my right jaw after 4 days of my first Covid vaccine is not going away. Also there is a sensation on the right throat ttat something is stock not going away as well. I am seeing an ENT doctor tomorrow to evaluate. ENT doctor

Rash papular, Rash erythematous and Limb discomfort

3.18.2021 – The injected arm felt a little "heavy" as nearly always happens after an immunization of any kind. But not painful.

3.20.2021 – No

3.31.2021 – I have the classic Moderna arm rash. Blotchy and red, but not painful or itchy. It started at day 10 and spread for about 2 days. Still there.

4.15.2021 – The symptoms started yesterday after my check-in. They seem to be improving this afternoon.

4.16.2021 – Rash and swelling and tenderness to touch in my arm below the injection site.

4.17.2021 – Not sure what immediate area really means. The rash is below the injection site.

4.14.2022 – After my second booster I had the worst side effects yet. Bad chills, aches, extreme tiredness. But it passed after two days. I also did not get Moderna arm this time.

9.18.2022 – Muscle aches may be unrelated.

10.18.2022 – Cold symptoms: congestion, cough, runny nose.

Chillblains, Colitis ulcerative and Abdominal pain upper

1.16.2021 – mild cramps at bottom of stomach

2.17.2021 – Had mild chills & low grade fever on the 11th of Feb, 2021

8.11.2021 – Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitus a month ago

11.17.2021 – Diagnosed in July with severe ulcerative colitis. Also have had pain in the back of left knee for several months. Have not had UC flare up since this summer. Scheduled for lab work & Gastroentrologist at end of month.

4.15.2022 – Right Leg tingling sensation

4.22.2022 – Terrible pain in my joints & muscles.

4.29.2022 – Behind right leg, muscles & joints are very achy & painful to get out of bed in the mornings. As the day wears on, pain is more tolerable.

Fear, Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and Skin discoloration

4.1.2021 – Needed extra sleep in the morning. Blue fingernails

4.5.2021 – Rash on opposite side neck and back. Took 2 Claritin and it went away.

4.13.2021 – Fatigue

5.11.2021 – Sore throat fatigue itchy eyes brain fog

6.29.2021 – Daytime sleepiness, needing frequent naps

9.28.2021 – Cold, headache, sore throat coughing runny nose

3.30.2022 – I have about 12 hours of mobility and then I'm down for the day. Fatigue, blue fingers, chills I fear long Covid has reactivated my epstine Barr virus when I was sick for many years

10.30.2022 – Stomach pain & headache

Gingival discomfort, Lip pain and Gingival swelling

1.27.2021 – I was diagnosed with cold Sx sore throat and stuffinessCovid neg

2.14.2021 – Gums swollen for last 2 days and sore

2.15.2021 – Gums swollen and sensitive to food and fluids Painful

2.16.2021 – Gums still sore in mouth, slightly improved Had mammogram and had increased in size, ? Due to lympaphadenopathy from Covid vaccine. Also having a lot of bilateral hip pain

2.17.2021 – Food has seemed to go right through. Gum discomfort and inner lip pin has continued. Hip pain better but remains

5.12.2021 – Body aches and sluggishness occasionally foggy

Pigmentation disorder, Injection site discoloration and Skin discoloration

2.9.2021 – Arm pain wasn't that bad until about 6 hours after the injection and then it felt.like a zombie.ripped.it.off

2.15.2021 – All of a sudden my arm starting hurting today around injection site. It is sore and Ipainful for me to lift my arm

2.22.2021 – I notice that my skin pigment color had changed where I received the dosage on my arm. It is the size of a quarter and is ghost white. It came 1.5 weeks after the shot and has not gone away. It is very noticeable but no pain

3.10.2021 – I have still no pigment in my skin from the area of my first vaccine dose. I

3.12.2021 – A new bruise at vaccination site. My skin pigment/color has also not returned. It is the size of a quarter

4.19.2021 – Cold like symptoms

9.8.2021 – Cold symptoms