Their Stories

Abdominal distension, Flatulence and Gastrointestinal disorder

1.19.2021 – Just in the injection arm.

1.21.2021 – Went on a 22 mile ebike ride today.

2.16.2021 – Mort flatus yesterday than usual.

2.17.2021 – Very minimal tired feeling.

2.19.2021 – Not really abdominal pain, I have bloating and GI upset, GI tract feels slightly inflamed. Have not lost sense of smell, I have an unusual taste in my mouth, almost metallic-like.

2.21.2021 – Slight abnormal taste in my mouth.

8.16.2021 – I had a cold about a month ago. I got a Covid test that was negative.

Throat clearing, Burning sensation and Brain fog

2.16.2021 – Fuzzy brain

2.17.2021 – During the night, I experienced 45 minutes of chest congestion and coughing. it happened within an hour after I received the shot on Monday at 11:00 a.m., and again last night at 12:30 a.m. I coughed continuously, needed to clear my throat and felt my chest needed to cough for 45 minutes. I had to sit up in bed. Then it disappeared. I'm fine today.

2.18.2021 – Palms of both hands turned red and itched like crazy for 15 minutes this afternoon.

3.12.2021 – Brain fog

3.25.2021 – Day 11 after shot #2, the palms of my hands itched like crazy, turned bright red; lasted 25 minutes. I put Benadryl cream on them. I then had nausea, chills, weakness, low grade fever for 24 hours into day 12. Day 13 was ok.

Eyelid irritation, Periorbital swelling and Swelling of eyelid

7.2.2021 – Yesterday I got the shot and 5 hours after the shot I felt a lot of muscle pain in my legs and I had blurred vision for a couple of minutes. Very strange

7.3.2021 – Achy back and ribs

7.4.2021 – Not sure if its related but I have a type of blister develop in my eyelid yesterday, last night same eye was watery and today it is a little swollen/puffy.

7.6.2021 – My left eye is still watering and feels discomfort inside the eyelid.

8.19.2021 – For the last two weeks I have been sick with a type of head cold or flu and now I somehow got an ear infection. I feel very vulnerable. I go tested last week for COVID by the virus geeks and it was negative.

8.25.2021 – A very painful ear infection after being sick for 2.5 weeks

Urine abnormality, Burning sensation and Peripheral swelling

11.10.2021 – Sore throat yesterday

11.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in left arm pit, treating pain with advil

12.24.2021 – Leg and foot pain on and off, swelling of left foot- doctor xrayed foot and no fracture visible, could be growth plate issue? Clinic visit in person

1.13.2022 – Aching feet- persistent, today scratchy throat

3.2.2022 – Discharge in urine, need to drink more water, kidney ultrasound may happen next week if symptoms do not improve

5.23.2022 – Congestion overnight

5.24.2022 – A little nasal congestion

6.11.2022 – Exhaustion- just exposed with many positive contacts and will be getting pcr tomorrow. Rapid this morning was negative

9.25.2022 – Swollen arm pit lymph nodes

9.26.2022 – Burning sensation in arm pit with swollen lymph nodes

Tongue disorder, Glossodynia and Aphonia

4.29.2021 – Metallic like taste in mouth

8.2.2021 – Muscle and joint pains and aches like Joint and muscles pains experienced post second Covid Vaccine shot. Recently had exposure to Covid positive person, but my Covid PCR test (taken 5 days post exposure) was negative.

1.3.2022 – Painful Bump on end of tongue (happened a few days ago but forgot to report)

1.10.2022 – I have COVID: cough, no voice, congestion, breathing difficulties, fatigue, diarrhea

1.30.2022 – GI issues (but only 1 day this last week), more headaches

10.14.2022 – Previous day didn't report and wanted to report: had fever, chills, hot flashes, severe abdominal pain, muscle aches, joint pain, fatigue, & nausea

10.20.2022 – Light headedness

Wound secretion, Wound treatment and Rest regimen

2.28.2021 – Extreme fatigue...arm was dowright painful 4 hrs post vaccination until I went to bed 7 hours later. (11 hours post vaccination). Woke up and still sore and slightly swollen but not the bad pain like last night. Just very tired.

3.23.2021 – Could be unrelated but had surgery 3/3 and today a wound spontaneously reopened and started spewing lymphatic fluid and blood. Surgeon said that just doesn't happen. The wound is packed and I am on bedrest.

Mobility decreased, Blood pressure increased and Muscle spasms

1.19.2021 – Elevated blood pressure

1.20.2021 – Lower back pain and pain on the arm had vaccine

3.15.2021 – A lot of headaches that Ive never had before.

3.22.2021 – I dont know its a good sign or not but Ive slept soundly after the second dose. I would say the mental health is the same. I had the insomnia for the last 7 years and always needed sleeping aid, however I did not need them after the second

8.18.2021 – More Leg cramps

2.16.2022 – Cannot lift the arms much. Always in pain

Feeling of body temperature change, Photophobia and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

12.31.2020 – Foggy brain

1.13.2021 – Achy joints and muscles. Extreme fatigue. Chills. Headache. Brain fog. Blurred vision since Monday 1/11/21

1.29.2021 – Eye pain and photophobia

1.31.2021 – Rash on face noticed yesterday

2.3.2021 – My symptoms are intermittent

2.17.2021 – Aching joints all over but especially feet, ankles, and knees. Very fatigued. Hot and cold, chills, sensation. Mild headaches. The type of work that I do allows me to continue but it's hard. At home, I mainly rest and do minimal home activities.

2.24.2021 – Not new symptoms. But continue with whole body joint aching. Chills in the evenings.

4.28.2021 – Painful joints, feet, ankles, knees. Lower back. Shoulders. Wrists.

7.28.2021 – Continue with off and on joint pain all over. Chills. Headaches, usually mild. Occasional fatigue. Brain fog, short term memory problems came back recently.

Eye hemorrhage, Sleep disorder and Hot flush

4.12.2021 – May be unrelated but very usual for me: some mild cramping in my calf muscles while I was sleeping one or two nights

5.10.2021 – Inthe past few weeks Ive frequently had hot flashes (and occasional night sweats) at night. Ive sometimes had hot flashes in the past but not in recent months, so I wonder if it might be related. These are also more frequent than in the past.

12.12.2021 – small popped blood vessel in the outside corner of my eye, not something I've experienced before

6.28.2022 – had surgery yesterday

Distractibility, Skin burning sensation and Memory impairment

3.5.2021 – Slight chemical taste in mouth 3 hours after vaccine.

3.29.2021 – Yesterday I was dizzy but too fatigued to remember to mention it.

3.30.2021 – Yesterday: Fuzzy Thinking, I didn't feel comfortable about driving, so I didn't. LAST NIGHT: First my back @ 10 p.m. then the sides of my torso jad severe itchy burning skin, but my skin wasn't red. Steroid cream didn't help. Half a benadryl did. But, with this reaction, I wonder if I should avoid a Pfizar booster if we end up going in that direction, or try to get a different brand.

3.31.2021 – Fuzzy thinking: Moderate

4.1.2021 – Insomnia: Moderate last night & the night before.

4.2.2021 – Insomnia: Moderate last night

9.30.2021 – Insomnia

4.6.2022 – Throughout yesterday (day after booster), I had lots of brain fog. I couldn't focus well; I kept forgetting what I was trying to do; I kept getting distracted. Back to normal today. Thank goodness!

10.20.2022 – Cold, coughing, runny nose, sore throat.

Breast swelling, Breast pain and Peripheral swelling

1.25.2021 – Rash on my chest

10.2.2021 – My arm and pit are badly swollen and painful.

10.3.2021 – Im very concerned with the excessive swelling and pain under my arm pit and breast area

11.3.2021 – I had a flu shot on October 28 on October 29 my lymph nodes were and are still inflamed above my right clavicle the shot was given in my right arm. I am experiencing pain and severe swelling. I have never had a reaction to a flu shot.

12.31.2021 – Headache, sore throat, fatigue and body aches

Diverticulitis, Pneumonia and Abdominal pain

2.1.2021 – Diverticulitis flare up caused intense abdominal pain, lower left quadrant, for 2.5 days. No fever. Prior bouts began 2002. Normal stool. Pre-existing, recurrenf ailment not believed to be related to vaccine. Over weekend.JBS

2.10.2022 – Admitted to hospital with bilateral pneumonia on 1/31/21. Stayed 12 days untl 1/11/2022. Negative for Covid upon admission. But pulmonary specialist said I had Covid at post hospitalization exam on or about February 1st.

Asthenia and Fatigue

9.25.2021 – I feel weak, most likely from my Lipton shot that I get every 3 months from Marin caver care

9.26.2021 – I am quite week and a bit tired. But it is probably due to the lupron shots that I get at Marin Cancer Care every 3 months which have been reducing my tstasteron

9.28.2021 – Just weak from hormone therapy

9.29.2021 – Normally weak from hormone treatment Lupron shot every 3months at (b)(6)

10.4.2021 – Weak as a kitten, probably due to cancer treatment hormone treatment to lower my testosterone through a Lipton shot eve very 3 months. Not the Moderna booster shot.

Hematochezia, Ear pain and Abdominal discomfort

4.23.2021 – mildly upset stomach

5.12.2021 – Had blood in my stool for a few days. I doubt it had anything to do with the vaccination, but it's unusual for me, so I thought I'd let you know.

6.2.2021 – I get weird sensations in my chest sometimes. I notice them more when I've had caffeine, and they've happened more frequently since I started using Cetirizine for allergies. I didn't experience this under the same circumstances in the past two years.

Pharyngeal hypoesthesia, Anaphylaxis treatment and Dysphagia

1.9.2021 – I had to go to the ER last night. Started having an allergic reaction to 2nd dose 70 minutes after. Started with itching on limbs and neck, then itching scalp, flushed neck and ears felt hot. Then progressed with lips tingly and numb and finally numbness of soft palate and difficulty swallowing. Had IV cocktail of solumedrol, Benadryl and Pepcid in ER. Swallow still got worse so also got low dose Epi shot. I was discharged early this morning and have prednisone, Pepcid to take. I am still reacting with itching all over and continued numbness in throat and tongue and decreased sensation all over face. I am also taking Benadryl. I had to go to the ER last night. Started having an allergic reaction to 2nd dose 70 minutes after. Started with itching on limbs and neck, then itching scalp, flushed neck and ears felt hot. Then progressed with lips tingly and numb and finally numbness of soft palate and difficulty swallowing. Had IV cocktail of solumedrol, Benadryl and Pepcid in ER. Swallow still got worse so also got low dose Epi shot. I was discharged early this morning and have prednisone, Pepcid to take. I am still reacting with itching all over and continued numbness in throat and tongue and decreased sensation all over face. I am also taking Benadryl.

1.14.2021 – Facial numbness, decreased sensation when swallowing

Somnolence, Sneezing and Myalgia

3.9.2021 – I am often sleepy or tired, checked it since you asked feel good now

4.15.2021 – Walked a couple of hours then really sleepy had to take a nap, sometimes happens anyway but probably related to shot i felt really good last night

10.13.2021 – Sneezing more than usual some fatigue but next day after lots of exercise maybe a beer - CPAP affects? but rapid test negative fine now still some sneezing maybe I should have answered no symptoms?

10.27.2021 – Pain was more like muscle soreness

Injection site paresthesia, Flank pain and Burning sensation

4.8.2021 – Tingling, throbbing, severe aching at injection site. Very limited ROM; lifting arm is difficult

4.10.2021 – Pain on L of mid back and around my L side

4.11.2021 – The itching is on the left side, where I got the shot, along with the muscle aches. Those symptoms are on the left side where I received the injection.

4.14.2021 – Throbbing at injection site. Constant ache in left side of back and goes around left side

4.29.2021 – My whole arm hurt and burned from shoulder to finger

Nystagmus, Colonoscopy and Weight decreased

7.6.2021 – Explosive diarrhea and weight loss. Fatigue. Urgent colonoscopy- negative. Stool analysis negative for ova/parasites, c. dificile, etc. Dr. Office and outpatient endoscopy care.

9.28.2021 – Transient post-nasal drip and cough.

10.2.2021 – Mild soreness on palpation at injection site.

10.19.2021 – This morning. Acute vertigo with postural nausea and vomiting, nystagmus and gait instability. Lasted about three hours. Able to sleep finally for another four hours. I seem good right now. Contacted my colleague physicians and my son(internist/hospitality) and discussed my situation.

3.29.2022 – Sore throat, nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, cough. occasional upper back-neck muscle aches.

Ear dryness, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Ear pruritus

5.23.2021 – Opening and clearing of sinuses, some dryness scratchiness of throat & left ear on same left arm side shot was received, felt as if I'd taken an antihistamine

5.24.2021 – Briefly dizzy

5.25.2021 – Feelings as if I've taken an anti-histamine continue

5.26.2021 – Anti-histamine feeling continues, able to breath equally through both nostrils usually it's one more than another, bringing up less secretions than before and throat less dry

6.16.2021 – Mild feeling as if I've taken an antihistamine, lungs clearing small to moderate amounts of secretions varying between thick and or thin. Secretion colors have varied between clear, cloudy, white or yellow.

6.20.2021 – Runny nose for a week

9.12.2021 – Recovering from a cold, started Monday sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose & mucous(clear, cloudy & thick) no fever. Feeling much better no medication taken.

12.12.2021 – For 2-3 days general malaise feeling, for 2-3 days mild diarrhea & slight tongue swelling, general itching & light headedness no fever

12.20.2021 – I can see exactly where the shot was given, there's a large bump, the shot area is palpably hot & the general shoulder area itches moderately

12.22.2021 – Alternating between dry nose & throat to runny nose with small amount of bright red blood tinged secretions when I blow my nose

12.23.2021 – Runny nose

12.24.2021 – Dry throat

12.25.2021 – Alternating between dry nose & throat and runny nose with scant blood tinge thick & thin white/clear mucous

1.9.2022 – A heavy runny nose, itching in injection site area and varying amounts of thick & thin secretions.

6.19.2022 – The antihistamine affects have lessened

Central nervous system lesion, Musculoskeletal disorder and Rash vesicular

1.6.2021 – Sore throat

1.8.2021 – Dizzy

1.9.2021 – Left leg won't work

1.14.2021 – Seizures and headaches I was hospitalized for 5 days For 5 days

1.26.2021 – Severe headaches, convulsions, muscle weakness MRI of brain and labs are abnormal

2.2.2021 – Headaches, convulsions, muscle w

2.11.2021 – Full body convulsions, blister like bumps on feet, severe headaches, brain fog, speech affected. Seen neurologist, pcp and hospitalized for 5 days

2.16.2021 – Daily Full body convulsions, diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, muscle weakness, disoriented, lesions on right frontal lobe of brain and many abnormal labs. Example ANA speckled patter with titter of 1:80

4.6.2021 – Blurred vision, full body convulsions, headaches, muscle weakness, joint pain

7.6.2021 – White flashes and floaters in my eyes

1.5.2022 – Numbness in face, arms, feet, legs, loss use of my legs again nauseous, blurred vision, tremors, convulsions, headaches, tinnitus, chest tightness, SOB, dizziness, joint pain, rashes, tingling in the top of my head MRI and labs

Injection site reaction, Erythema and Injection site pruritus

2.25.2021 – After 1st Moderna shot, no reaction other than slightly sore arm. Approx 20 Feb, noticed a slight sensation on arm with slight itching and reddening starting at shot site and down my arm into bicep( spot about 4 in wide by 6 in long. Has persisted

3.2.2021 – About 1 week after shot I had a 4 x 6 red blotch from shot location down into my bicep/ slightly sore but has since almost disappeared: seems to be going away!

Urinary tract infection, Abdominal pain and Abdominal pain upper

1.16.2021 – Had 8mg Decadron(Dexamethasone) IM injection on 12/31/2020&1/13/2021. And administered my Humira injection on Friday evening(1/15/2021) for systemic necrotizing Vasculitis(Bechets Disease), and systemic Connective Tissue Disease(Lupus). My Humira injection causes severe nausea, vomiting, and severe fatigue for 1-2 days post Humira inj. Held Humira inj administration was 1 week post Covid-19 vaccine.

1.23.2021 – Nausea, with vomiting, and stomach pain when eating and for awhile after eating.

1.31.2021 – More excessive, severe abdominal pain and nausea than experienced before, with more unusual loss of appetite, in part due to abdominal pain. More severe nausea and vomiting after last Humira inj. Other contributing factors are not unlikely.

2.14.2021 – UTI, but have frequent UTIs&pyelonephritis, so not unusual for me, individually.

2.20.2021 – Lack of appetite, Runny Nose, Sweats

Thirst, Dysgeusia and Ageusia

1.31.2021 – Medicinal taste in my mouth; reduced sense of taste. Smell not affected.

3.2.2021 – Always thirsty this past week

8.26.2021 – Contracted a bad cold in early August. Tested negative for COVID 5 days after initial symptoms.

10.28.2021 – Ringing in ears

10.29.2021 – Ears ringing; not tinnitus; different sound. More like when your ear is up to a seashell

10.31.2021 – The ringing ears (sounds like listening through seashell) continues.

11.1.2021 – Ringing in ears continues

12.28.2022 – I have a bad cold not COVID

Paranasal sinus discomfort, Hypersensitivity and Lymph node pain

4.20.2021 – Tiredness. Unsure if it's related or not but I've been very tired this past week.

5.6.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of surgical side. Which happened after 1st vaccine too but I didn't know what it was until googling yesterday. Also happened the first 2 days after 2nd.

5.17.2021 – I have a bad seasonal cold and allergies right now. Sore throat, swollen glands, sinus pressure, congestion, runny nose, constantly sneezing.

12.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of injection side

12.10.2021 – Lymph node in armpit of shot arm still swollen and painful

12.11.2021 – Still slight pain in the armpit lymph node

12.12.2021 – Get slight pain in armpit lymph node

6.8.2022 – Headache, fever, chills, body aches, sore throat, nasal drainage, cough

11.13.2022 – Slight pain in lymph node of armpit

Lethargy, Asthenia and Dizziness

1.30.2021 – Light headed, dizzy, tired, lethargic, loss of energy

2.12.2021 – General malaise

2.14.2021 – I took ibuprofen and now feel better Consulted with physician who recommended ibuprofen

2.19.2021 – Weird, intermittent episodes of malaise then rerurning to baselime (I am a physician and these symptoms are REAL)

3.19.2021 – Headache for 5 days. Unusual since I don't normally have headaches. The headache is similar to the headache I experienced after my second dose of the Moderna Covid vaccination. Headache seems to respond to ibuprofen.

Allergy to arthropod sting, Cardiac discomfort and Skin lesion

2.19.2021 – Depression

3.31.2021 – Terrible constipation

4.8.2021 – Sour throat fatigue achy

4.13.2021 – Sour throat very tired

4.20.2021 – Severe fatigue

6.8.2021 – Joint pain, severe fatigue, tired legs and skin lesion under arm that shot was given

9.8.2021 – New allergic reaction to bees. Hives over entire torso. Also had a root canal and became very ill for the following 24 hours

12.27.2021 – I've done heart pressure.

3.28.2022 – More stiffness and pain in my joints

4.22.2022 – Itching in other areas of my body

4.24.2022 – Still a little itchy around my torso area

5.2.2022 – I got a cold

5.23.2022 – A little more weakness in my muscles in my legs so my back has been hurting a lot

Vomiting projectile, Feeding disorder and Retching

5.25.2021 – Gastroparesis pain severe, cramps, PROJECTILE VOMITING WITH GI PAIN. ALMOST CALLED AMBULANCE BUT I HAVE NO INSURANCE. ITS BAD

6.16.2021 – Side pain, stomach pain doubled over vomiting, dry heaves. Makes my gastroparesis insane since vaccination.

8.6.2021 – Stomach pain (left side) more severe. Wont go away. Takes me down. Can't eat. Only liquids/protien shakes. Gastroparesis, Barrett's Esophagus, UC all acting up since vaccinations. Intermittent diahrea, vomiting. Runny nose, EXTREME fatigue.

Herpes virus infection, Oral herpes and Lethargy

1.12.2022 – Overwhelming fatigue and/or lethargy by end of day. Also, an off and on feeling of low-grade fever.

2.2.2022 – I have an oral herpes infection -- and a minor cold -- that I believe are not related to my vaccination.

2.9.2022 – I had an oral herpes infection, the effects of which -- lethargy and feeling blah -- took about 8 days to resolve. Valacyclovir 2g bid x 1d was taken. I do not believe that this had anything to do with my vaccination.

Eye hemorrhage, Skin discoloration and Respiratory symptom

2.1.2021 – Headache

2.22.2021 – Tired, upper respiratory, lung, brain fog

5.10.2021 – Ear ache and sore throat

8.9.2021 – Jaw growth due to osteoporosis medication and resulting dental issues

9.30.2021 – Chemo reaction

10.6.2021 – I got a flu shot. It gave me a horrible headache and other side affects

10.19.2021 – 2 days with lots of sneezing. 2 days of minor sore throat. Not sure if that's a "health condition" or just a cold.

6.24.2022 – Red eye--burst blood vessel?

6.25.2022 – Red blood in white of my eye

6.28.2022 – Possible eye infection

7.5.2022 – 6 days ago I was very fatigued & achy. PCP did covid test per clinic policy. Positive! even though I had no fever or cough and perfect vitals. I needed 2nd opinion. Next day, negative rapid & PCR! Symptoms could have been my lupus. False positive???

7.19.2022 – Allergy

7.26.2022 – With severe chest pain, went to emergency clinic. EKG showed no problems. Then I got a GI Panel (with barium); also showed no problems. I've been breaking out with rashes, some red bumps, some hives, some white bumps. Haven't figured it all out yet. radiology

10.28.2022 – Respiratory allergies, as I get from time to time

11.4.2022 – probably a cold

Injury, Fall and Syncope

3.19.2021 – No I feel normal except my arm is still sore. But better than yesterday.

4.15.2021 – I woke up very symptomatic at 230am and fainted. At the ER today.

4.16.2021 – I have extraordinary muscle aches from my fall from when I fainted the night before last.

4.17.2021 – Body aches from my fall. I wonder if anyone is even looking at these. Moderna shot 2 made me faint and Im lucky I didnt get seriously hurt...

4.20.2021 – Aches from my fall from fainting. Massage therapist