Their Stories

Acne, Injection site reaction and Feeling hot

3.4.2021 – Headache on the right side oh my head.

3.19.2021 – Hot

3.22.2021 – The muscle I received the shot in keep nervously jumps

3.23.2021 – Pain in my back below tge shoulder on the side where the shot was given

4.1.2021 – Soreness in my right upper back on side of my last shot.

4.8.2021 – My face broke out like teenage acne after the first shot, it broke out after the second shot

4.22.2021 – The top of my back, lower shoulder on the side where the last shot was given, continues to hurt since i received the second shot

9.16.2021 – Shoulder pain on the side i received my shot.

Oral disorder, Tongue disorder and Pain of skin

3.24.2021 – My tinnitus worsened. Brain fog. Very weak.

3.25.2021 – Worst possible flu like yesterday: skin hurt, deep muscle pain, joint pain including g brain fog, weakness fatigue. Hurt to move arm. Less today. But experienced repeated sharp stabbing pain in toe last night. Then index finger as if a wasp was stinging me.

3.26.2021 – Brain fog

3.28.2021 – Exhaustion without exertion

4.13.2021 – Have had some bumps inside my mouth and on my tongue. Never had before. Still tire more easily than before shots and brain fog still worse.

Dehydroepiandrosterone decreased, Gastritis and Disturbance in attention

3.4.2021 – Neck has been kind of stiff and only my legs have been achy but that could be due to how i have been sitting for work

3.5.2021 – Headache was just this morning and the injection site was just slightly tender if you pressed on it otherwise no issue

3.17.2021 – At spot of injection i have large red area. It is feverish. On Saturday night it was 102 degrees but the rest of my body was normal temp. That night I woke up with a damp tshirt due to heat. Redness got better but today it is red again.

9.29.2021 – Not really a condition but i had my DHEA tested in Feb and then again in Aug and it has dropped by 50%, the only thing that had happened out of the ordinary was getting the vaccine. I know it drops as you get older but 50% in 6 months seems odd.

3.31.2022 – In January i had gastritis and i seem to really struggle with brain fog and focusing. Endoscopy

Disturbance in attention, Contusion and Chest pain

1.11.2021 – Elevated temp 98.9 oral

1.12.2021 – After I completed this yesterday, I had severe fatigue and a low grade fever that lasted until the late evening

1.14.2021 – My concentration is low since the inoculation

1.15.2021 – Mild shots of chest pain- sporadic(1 a day)

1.16.2021 – Sporadic shot of chest pain( once a day)

1.24.2021 – Bruising on both my legs

1.31.2021 – Chest muscle pain yesterday

2.21.2021 – This answer is NO, but I did have bruising on my lower extremities a few days after my second vaccination. The bruising had decreased in number since.

Infection, Loss of consciousness and Respiratory disorder

1.22.2021 – Soreness at injection sight

2.21.2021 – It is now 5 days after my injection and you did not ask about symptoms on timely basis. I had fever, aches , infections soreness and flu symptoms beginning on early morning after injection date and for 3 days thereafter- just like last time

2.22.2021 – Flu symptoms for 3 days after injection

10.30.2021 – Upper respiratory issues

6.28.2022 – Severe respiratory issues and cough identical to my condition after shot 3 when it persisted for many many weeks. Passed out from respiratory and cough issues Phone call

7.5.2022 – I was hospitalized for two days resulting from respiratory side effects from vaccine identical in timing and character to my symptoms after the 3 rd shot

Post herpetic neuralgia, Poor quality sleep and Rash erythematous

3.8.2021 – Malaise, chills, fatigue, dry cough. Feverish, but not real fever.

3.18.2021 – Today's symptoms like yesterday, but a bit worse. Increased muscle/join t pain.

3.19.2021 – Poor sleep & morning. Symptoms (mostly joint pains) began to improve by early afternoon.

3.20.2021 – Still feeling tired / fatigued.

3.21.2021 – No fatigue. Just a little bit of tiredness.

4.24.2021 – Sat (17) flu like symptoms, joints, muscle pain, chills, & fatigue returned. Plus sneezing & itching. No fever. This week all worsened. By Thu, a red, itchy rash appeared in the right side of my back. Yesterday, doctor told me I got Herpes Zoster. My PCP office.

4.26.2021 – Last week I was diagnosed with Herpes Zoster. My PCP Office

6.14.2021 – Often:- Flu like symptoms.-Joint, muscle pain.- Feeling tired. Dr's office.

3.16.2022 – Postherpetic neuralgia: a complucation of shingles.

Cold sweat, Throat irritation and Chest pain

1.24.2021 – I had chills last night and around 2:30 this morning my skin felt clammy but I didn't feel like I had a fever. It felt more like after a fever breaks. My arm is still a little bit sore at the site.

2.13.2021 – My arm was still slightly sore this morning but it's completely gone now.

8.13.2021 – Most likely just allergy symptoms that lasted a few days a week after pride weekend. Sneezing, some dry coughs, slight pain in my right chest when coughing, mild headache, No fever. It lasted about 3 days and went away

10.6.2021 – I also walked over 15,000 footsteps today so I think the aching is probably more related to that the shot.

11.11.2021 – I'm pretty sure it's just my allergies. I have no fever and I can still taste and smell everything. I just got very congested. Coughing and sneezing. We are also having Santa Anna's and I am sure it is just my allergies kicking in. Otherwise I'm fine

1.5.2022 – I took a trip to Albuquerque. My answer to test was negative there. When I came back for about 4 days I had allergy symptoms and thought that's all they were, scratchy throat, coughing, sneezing but no fever. Allergies or breakthrough? Don't know

10.18.2022 – A lot of itching but that's just because I got the monkeypox shot on Friday

Thyroid cyst, Autoimmune thyroiditis and Thyroid mass

3.15.2021 – Lymph node under arm I received shot is swollen and sore.

3.22.2021 – I had pain underarm with swollen lymph node. Unusual type of headache. Slept for 12 hours one day which I never do.

4.8.2021 – Lymph node under shot arm is swollen and sore.

4.9.2021 – Lymph node under shot arm is sore.

4.10.2021 – Lymph nodes under both arms still tender. Left arm is a little worst than right. First shot was in left arm.

10.5.2021 – Diagnosed with hashimoto's disease. Nodule and cyst on my thyroid. Visit to my medical doctor and prescribed medication.

5.12.2022 – I felt wobbly like I could fall over when walking.

5.14.2022 – Had cold sweats for about 4 hours. Body feels like blood is boiling on and off but no temperature.

9.28.2022 – Overall my symptoms with this shot were milder than the last 4 shots.

Dermal filler reaction, Pain of skin and Sensitive skin

4.2.2021 – Skin is sore/hypersensitive

4.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under my arm on injection side

4.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under injection arm

4.22.2021 – Rash on back, neck, and head, started late Thursday of last week and seems to be resolving now (I hope).

5.13.2021 – I had a fever of 100, chills, aches, and a headache yesterday; symptoms came on mid morning, felt bad all day/evening, and went to be bed early, but all symptoms were gone in the morning. Feel fine now.

7.1.2021 – Low fever, chills, and body aches for 24 hours around the end of May.

10.31.2021 – Swelling around dermal fillers

11.1.2021 – Swelling at site of dermal fillers

4.29.2022 – Cough, congestion, fever, fatigue, aches

5.24.2022 – Feeling hot (like a hot flash but for long periods)

5.26.2022 – Swelling in my shoulder/neck on the same side as the injection but not at the injection site

5.27.2022 – Swelling in my neck/collar bone area is getting worse

5.28.2022 – Still swelling in neck/collarbone area on injection side

6.7.2022 – Migraines

6.26.2022 – Sore throat, congestion.

7.3.2022 – Cough, congestion

8.21.2022 – Vertigo Physical therapy

Irregular sleep phase, Polymenorrhea and Poor quality sleep

3.20.2021 – Irregular/restless sleep periods (4 hour intervals)

3.21.2021 – Insomnia; only able to sleep for 4 hours

4.8.2021 – Symptoms were much less intense than after first dose.

4.29.2021 – Took an antihistamine (Zyrtec) for what I thought was allergies but later developed mild fever, drowsiness, sore joints and systemic fatigue as I did after initial vaccine shot. Symptoms resolved completely w/in 24 hours.

10.6.2021 – Irregular menstrual cycle for past two months. Cycle was 2-3 weeks apart instead of 4-5 and it was definitely NOT spotting. This is my third month so I don't know if the short menstrual cycles will persist.

Eyelid ptosis, Erythema and Pruritus

2.17.2021 – I have had myasthenia gravis for 25 years.

3.2.2021 – Covid arm. Redness on day 8 started with a small spot and over 3 days continued to spread in a crescent moon shape across the width of my deltoid. Pain and itching accompanied it. Still sore on day 14 but itching and redness have decreased.

3.17.2021 – Ptosis. I have myasthenia gravis and have been ptosis free for a few years.

3.22.2021 – Covid arm started again this morning. In the arm I got the injection which is the opposite arm I got the first injection.

3.23.2021 – Covid arm

Temporomandibular joint syndrome, Throat clearing and Ear disorder

3.15.2021 – Just shot a little sore

3.16.2021 – Occasional dry cough, might be my asthma

4.2.2021 – Asthma type tightness in chest and not very productive coughing the previous 3 nights. Probably allergic trigger of asthma, better today and last night. No fever, oxygen level 94 or above

10.28.2021 – Headache is occasional & prob TMJ/ear

10.29.2021 – Arm soreness is less at site, less tired

10.30.2021 – Had site swelling yesterday&today, slight itch today

11.3.2021 – My mild asthma is acting up- clearing throat/coughing occasionally. Albuterol takes care of it.

11.24.2021 – Mild asthma, tested otc = negative for covid

4.27.2022 – Felt like asthma triggered by dust mite/pollen allergies, runny nose. Took Covid test a couple weeks ago, negative twice in a few days. Took ingle test two days ago, negative.

8.6.2022 – Tightness in lungs; think it's paint fumes outside apartment

Paranasal sinus inflammation, Back disorder and Feeling jittery

3.23.2021 – Hot flashes last night, body and muscle soreness, chest congestion and cough

3.24.2021 – General malaise, chest congestion, hoarse, throat a little scratchy

3.25.2021 – Congestion and wheezing cough, nasal congestion hoarseness general malaise

3.26.2021 – Asthmatic high doses of prednisone/jittery, lethargic

3.28.2021 – Flu like symptoms chest congestion coughing occasional wheezing continues

3.29.2021 – Still flu symptoms

9.30.2021 – Congestion

10.1.2021 – More congested, chest tightness, cough, more SOB than usual. th

10.2.2021 – Congestion upper respiratory wheezing

10.13.2021 – Sinus inflammation, severe asthma exacerbation.

12.27.2021 – Lately,More frequent angina attacks irregular heart rate palpitations and tachycardia more frequent Gerd symptoms, uncontrolled hypertension increased SOB

3.28.2022 – Underlying conditions back problems and cardiac problems

Vomiting, Asthenia and Nausea

3.2.2021 – Still tired from corralling the Grandchildren all weekend, though. Tiredness could still be from that activity!

3.4.2021 – None today Brother said just had pain where shot, but son-in-law had COVID and had symptoms I had yesterday. I had COVID March 2020

3.5.2021 – No other symptoms. The pain around the shot is only in bed cause I sleep on my left side.

3.6.2021 – NONE! My wife got her 1st Dose early this afternoon at (b)(6), a drive-by! They gave her the Pfizer vaccine. Now we can have in home comparisons.

3.7.2021 – NONE I did not know I had COVID last March. The Bloodbank sent me a letter in OCT, saying their Lab analyzed my AUG donation and I have the COVID antibodies in my blood. They asked me to donate plazma. Didnt though!

3.8.2021 – NONE! Gave Blood today at the Bloodbank (usually every 8-was), and told them I had a COVID Vaccine last TUES. There was no issue, and gave a pint.

3.9.2021 – NONE - My wife hasnt had any affects from her Pfizer vaccine. A friend told me this morning that the Moderna Vaccine is harder in people. Compared to my wifes no issues, perhaps there is some truth in my friends comment. AND Im retired so Im not missing any work.

3.30.2021 – None Got 2nd Dose at 8:00 am (like the 1st dose). Did not feel any chills or nausea or sickness until 9:00 pm, so its to early to answer this question.

3.31.2021 – Was fine yesterday until 9:30 pm, I noticed my arm was hurting. Couple hours later, I felt nauseous, and ended up vomiting at 12:30 am. Cleaned up, took Gasex, took my Rx medications and vitamins, went to bed at 1:00 am. Slept till 9:00 am. Got up three times during the night to urinate (typical for me). Have felt weak this morning but improving after eating. Have had no nausea feelings today.

4.1.2021 – NONE: Back to normal health!

10.29.2021 – Arm still a little sore where needle went in.

10.30.2021 – Slept very well last night!

10.31.2021 – Arm No Longer Hurts

Poor quality sleep, Dehydration and Thirst

1.23.2021 – felt hot, but no fever and was so thristy, dehydrated

1.25.2021 – 3 days of restless sleep, very thristy. Dehydrated

1.26.2021 – I'm normally tired due to my copd which limits my activities. Since getting the shot feel a little more exhausted.

1.27.2021 – sometimes body feels hot. No fever

2.23.2021 – cough

3.30.2021 – getting over a cold, had deep congested coughi have copd so it makes it very hard to get rid of a cold.no fever went to see my primary and specialist in person at office's

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lip discoloration and Skin weeping

2.21.2021 – Sneezing,, itchy upper sinuses

2.22.2021 – Difficulty breathing, sneezing

2.23.2021 – Can't clear throat

2.24.2021 – Trouble breathing when walking.

2.25.2021 – Lack of breath.

3.5.2021 – Trouble walking/leg stiffness.

3.12.2021 – More tired, out of breath. Primary doctor check-up

3.19.2021 – Loss of breath, easily tired.

4.6.2021 – Nausea

4.11.2021 – Toe infection and pain.

4.27.2021 – Harder to breathe when standing.

5.2.2021 – More breathy. Have appointment with pulmonologist in May.

9.19.2021 – steven-johnson syndrone. Swollen lower lip plus spots and rashes that crack and ooze. Also, have had nouts og nausea.

Mood swings, Arthritis and Blood pressure increased

2.3.2021 – Arthritis

3.14.2021 – Since second shot have been experiencing all day chills and exacerbation of Raynauds symptoms. This has not happened before. My blood pressure has increased with these symptoms. Could vaccine have disrupted my autoimmune responses. I have Hashimotos.

3.26.2021 – Continuing chills and joint pain. Dont know if its result of hypertensive medication or vaccine. Seems to have started after vaccine.

10.3.2021 – Sweats

10.11.2021 – Joint pain and mood swings. Dont know if this is result of booster or other medical issues but feeling bad past two days.

Dysgeusia, Chills and Fatigue

2.7.2021 – Note that these were my symptoms the day of and the day after my 1st vaccine on Feb 4th...was feeling too bad to even read paper work for this study but decided to start today...feeling much better!

3.12.2021 – Very very rarely get headaches. Sneezong and wondefing if spring allergies are setting in.

3.22.2021 – Spring pollen allergies kicking in bigtime!

10.29.2021 – Slight metallic taste in mouth within 5 min if receiving vaccine. Very mild headache began 20min after shot and chills began 6hrs after vaccine received

5.24.2022 – Had metallic taste in mouth within 5 minutes of receiving 2nd booster and a mild headache which started about 20 min after vaccine. Metallic Taste went away after about 4hrs and drinking lots of water as I did with other vaccines. Still have a mild h

5.27.2022 – Able to function normally today but still a little more tired than usual

Chest pain, Dyspnea and Arthralgia

2.4.2021 – I did not get a check in after I verified I received my 2nd dose. I had significant side effects on 2/2.

2.5.2021 – Since the day after, I have had pain in my shoulder joint and over into my shoulder blade. It still hurts when I take a deep breath from the right side of my chest right through to my shoulder blade.

2.6.2021 – Still having pain deep in upper right chest, shoulder joint and blade when I take a deep breath but improving

2.9.2021 – Still having trouble taking a deep breath.

Gingival erythema, Gingival bleeding and Feeling of body temperature change

3.7.2021 – Hot flashes

3.8.2021 – Something strange happened yesterday morning. Didnt mention it yesterday, but my gums got real red & blood came out from a place in my gums. I normally have very healthy gums. They became beet red. I took a bunch of vitamins, & it got better - like it calmed down. Never happened before in my life. Not sure if its related. Wondering if anyone else had this experience?

4.4.2021 – Where I got the shot feels dead but hurts yet.

4.6.2021 – Caused areas of my body to spike inflammation, especially where I broke my ankle a few years back.

4.8.2021 – With both shots I continue to have ups & downs of feeling really hot then cold. Arm still sore at the site but not real bad.

7.1.2021 – General crummy feeling with sore throat & low grade fever. Brain fog.

4.2.2022 – More tired than normal.

Skin lesion, Injection site reaction and Injection site rash

12.23.2020 – Back felt a little stiff this morning but resolved quickly and not sure if related to vaccination

1.6.2021 – 10 pm on 6th day post vaccination (12/29) noticed raised, pink, mildly itchy skin lesions next to injection site. Next day these coalesced into a single, very large, pink, warm, mildly itchy lesion over upper arm. Delayed injection site reaction.

1.20.2021 – Mild tingling in injected arm down to fingers

1.23.2021 – Took medicine for migraine headache so remained mild only

Specialist consultation, Thrombosis and Syncope

3.19.2021 – Weak, night sweats

3.20.2021 – Feeling faint

3.21.2021 – Lightheaded and dizzy

3.23.2021 – Calves feel bruised

3.24.2021 – Weakness in legs with mild swelling

3.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes behind knees, seen by doctor. Going for blood work tomorrow.

4.8.2021 – Had to go to er to rule out blood clots etc due to swelling and tingling in legs. Results were normal. then refd to neurologist who has refd me for a mri, emg and spinal tap. Neurologist

4.15.2021 – Still have leg discomfort. Vein changes behind knee. Mild cramp feeling in calves and pressure in thighs. Going for a follow ultrasound of legs. Refd for ultrasound of legs

Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Flank pain

11.13.2021 – Stuffy Runny Nose

11.15.2021 – Stuffy Runny Nose with runny red eyes

11.18.2021 – Left side only with aches

11.20.2021 – Individual has Type 1 diabetes

12.13.2021 – Type 1 diabetic

12.18.2021 – Cold like symptoms. Mom is going to test for Covid Monday

12.27.2021 – Possible covid19 symptoms but no test done because of uncertainty if it was just a cold was hard to tell

1.15.2022 – Covid 19 infection symptoms started 1/9/21 ended 1/14/21 fever 99.5 highest and fatigue

3.5.2022 – Possible 3rd infection of covid at current.

12.6.2022 – RSV 10/15/22 Influenza Type A 11/25/22

Hydronephrosis, Foreign body sensation in eyes and Limb injury

2.1.2021 – Pain right calf. Muscle cramps both calves. Ultrasound today 2/1/21. In person appointment with oncology nurse practitioner tomorrow.

2.8.2021 – Tested Covid+Terrible back painStomach pain

8.12.2021 – Injured right calf PHysical therapy

10.24.2021 – Area on face by cheek bones feels numb. When I touch these areas I can feel them.

11.6.2021 – Flu shot yesterday. Having side effects from that.

11.20.2021 – Peripheral neuropathy in right foot worse with stabbing burning pain in area under 3rd and 4th toes. Never had before.

1.22.2022 – Left eye floaters. Left eye swollen. Left eye feels like something is in it.

11.25.2022 – Kidney stones, hydronephrosis, kidney infection.

Feeding disorder, Cold sweat and Burning sensation

3.26.2021 – After the injection yesterday in the evening I had a burning sensation in in my body it wasn't real strong but I had a burning sensation I don't have it today

3.31.2021 – Sore throat today

4.15.2021 – Coughing no production chills cold sweats been going on for 4 days now

5.6.2021 – Depression, was not prepared for this it has hit me hard

5.13.2021 – Cold sweats unable to eat unable to sleep this happened after the first injection I ended up in the hospital for 3 days I can't go to the hospital now because I have my dog and I don't have anybody to take care of her right now so I have to suffer

5.20.2021 – Headache, no appetit when I can eat something I will vomit, can't stand long periods or walk very far.

Sciatica, Body temperature increased and Edema peripheral

1.13.2021 – Already have issues with sciatic nerve.

1.14.2021 – Headache msy be due to sinusitis.

10.31.2021 – Swelling under armpit of same arm where injection was given noticed yesterday evening.

11.1.2021 – Swelling under armpit of same arm where received injection.

11.2.2021 – Swelling under arm of injected arm

11.4.2021 – Swelling in armpit of injected arm. Went to doctor to check out. Will monitor for the next 5 weeks. Visit to doctor's office.

4.19.2022 – Low-grade fever (99.7) on 4/15/2023.

Dementia, Cognitive disorder and Mental impairment

10.24.2021 – Has Parkinson's and has been very 'out of it' not able to think straight like when he got his second dose.

10.25.2021 – Parkinson's cognitive issues severe and worsened after getting booster.

10.27.2021 – Cognitive has improved closer to pd baseline

10.28.2021 – Cognitive much improved

6.18.2022 – Dementia severely worsened. Didn't sleep at all. Up all night.

6.20.2022 – Still a little off cognitively

7.24.2022 – Had cough, low blood oxygen level and admitted to hospital. Tested prior twice tor COVID and once with pcr for admittance. All showed negative result

Vestibular migraine, Syncope and Vertigo

1.6.2021 – Felt a surge of moderate sudden fatigue this morning but did not last long.

2.1.2021 – Day after vaccine very sick. Fainted. Nausea. Headache. Fever. Chills. No appetite. Very dizzy. Overall fatigue. Got a little better each day but Saturday, two days after booster, still pretty sick. I have had some rapid heartbeat including today. And today, day four since booster, I still have some dizziness.

2.2.2021 – A bit dizzy still. This is day 5 for me since I got Moderna Booster. Had severe side effects days 2 and 3. Got booster 24 days after first Moderna shot. Feeling much better today day 5.

4.29.2021 – I realize now that the vertigo I experienced the day after my booster shot is related to the booster. I have vestibular migraines but had not had any problems for several years. I was dizzy almost continually for about six weeks. Better but not over

Emotional disorder, Nodule and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

4.2.2021 – Still having joint and muscle pain, gastrointestinal issues, and seem to be more emotional than usual

4.16.2021 – Lymph node has swelled up under arm on the side where I received the vaccine

4.30.2021 – Increased number of headaches and migraines.

6.20.2021 – I have had a sharp increase in migraine headaches. Some days Ive had to stop what Im doing and just rest for the rest of the day

9.17.2021 – Migraine headaches continue. Had to have a tetanus booster and had a huge reaction. Still have a knot on my arm after 5 weeks

10.28.2022 – Terrible joint pain has returned

11.25.2022 – Continued joint, abdominal and muscle pain. Not everyday but much more frequent than what I typically have. It might last a few days to a couple of weeks.

Dry age-related macular degeneration, Myelodysplastic syndrome and Meniere's disease

3.22.2021 – I never have GI upset...6 times last eve.

3.24.2021 – No

4.8.2021 – R. Leg pain. Entire length, lateral as pect. Was there previously, just worse since shot. In other words, same pain location...just markedly increased. Have 3 bulging L/S discs many yrs.

4.15.2021 – R. LEG PAIN.2 MDS SUSPECT DISC INVOLVEMENT.AWAITING SCAN APPROVAL FR. INS.

4.24.2021 – R knee& R hip joint pain worsening. Perhaps due To L5/S1 herniation.Pain evident and moderate day of cv19/j&j jab.Much worse 2day. R.joint capsule jab w/lidocaine+steroid x 1 inj.

4.29.2021 – Sensation of hot-nail being stabbed in great toe, lasts approx. 1-2 sec's. R. Foot only.Muscle on lateral side of lower leg burning sensation intermittent daily, severe@times.

6.30.2022 – The tinnitus from Meniere's disease became louder after my third and last dose of moderna.

8.14.2022 – After the second MODERNA booster, the tinnitus from Meniere's disease, increased significantly. Initial shot J&J. I already had tinnitus, but the second booster really did a number with the ringing. The increased ringing has remained stable&unchanged

11.13.2022 – Macular degeneration dry type. Newly diagnosed approximately 1 month ago:bilateral.