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Urticaria, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema

3.23.2021 – Light headed/foggy

4.20.2021 – No - I just received the shot 30 minutes ago.

4.22.2021 – Swelling at the injection site has doubled but redness decreased. Mostly just tired, body aches and headaches have decreased. I did take an hour nap at work today.

4.26.2021 – Headache has been off and on - uncertain if its vaccination related as much worse yesterday eve and today.

11.9.2021 – Nothing today - missed first few days of reporting and had low grade fever, pain and swelling near lymph nodes in armpit (4 days) that I thought should be noted.

11.18.2021 – Covered in hives since last Sunday night. Was out elk hunting last Thur-Sun so missed some check ins. Don't think it's related to vaccine.

12.2.2021 – I'm still dealing with hives and online forums and publications seem to indicate that others have experienced this as well. I'm 3 doctors appointments in and no idea what's going on or if it's vaccine related. I did report to VAERS. I'm miserable.

12.16.2021 – Hives are still showing up despite being on lots of antihistamines since November 15th. Still no indication of what this resulted from but gave no history of this type of event.

Vocal cord disorder, Aphonia and Viral infection

5.2.2021 – Sore throat

5.4.2021 – I got sore throat and cough and sneezing right after the shot

5.5.2021 – I got a cold right after the shot with sore throat and congestion abs sneezing and cough

6.11.2021 – I developed a cold after the shot that lasted almost 2 weeks and I lost my voice for a few days twice already. Doctor said that my vocal chords are weak and that is common after viral infections. I did not have any issues prior to that shot.

Pulmonary edema, Vomiting and Neck pain

3.7.2021 – Significant Joint pain, headache, chills, very tired. Began day 13 post first vaccine with arm and neck pain only on injection side, spreading to all joints day 14, pain dissipated today and feeling tired.

3.26.2021 – Adverse effects began 10 days after shot. Muscle/joint pain, headache, Nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, pain in chest. Have never felt so awful Paramedics-thought I was having a heart attack

4.2.2021 – In hospital with fluid in lungs and around heart. Do of Chronic Heart Failure based on Echo cardio gram. Still getting information

Wheezing, Asthma and Axillary pain

1.29.2021 – Pain, off and on, in left ankle. It happened for a few days after the 1st dose, but I didn't make the connection until it returned after the 2nd dose. It's now been present about 1 week

1.8.2022 – Severe asthma exacerbation that lasted 10 weeks despite maximal therapy, including systemic and inhaled steroids, inhaled tiotropium bromide, and inhaled albuterol

4.24.2022 – Pain in axilla of arm where shot received

12.30.2022 – Shortness of breath, wheezing, nasal congestion

Scratch, Abdominal distension and Flushing

4.30.2021 – Skin is flushed, shoulders, and chest. When i scratch it, it leaves a mark

6.8.2021 – Bloating hands, stomach, feet. Fatigue, intolerance of heat, heart racing, lightheadedness when walking small hills or cutting grass. Worsening of late.Ive upped my water intake and electrolyte intake. Helps some. Sinuses are terrible. Pollen i sup

7.27.2021 – Deep cough.

10.26.2021 – Sinus infection constantly and a deep cough

4.30.2022 – I had Omicron in January. My sinuses are always feeling like i have a sinus infection.

Arthritis and Arthralgia

3.5.2021 – Mild

3.7.2021 – Any issues are from my arthritis. So I will not report my arthritis pain.

3.8.2021 – I have arthritis so I'm in pain a lot.

3.9.2021 – Nothing that was caused by the vaccine.

3.12.2021 – Only issues that I have are from arthritis.

4.15.2021 – I have arthritis so I'm none since how I feel has nothing to do with the shot. I couldn't say none and have something written in this box.

4.16.2021 – I feel better than normal.

4.18.2021 – None, except by arthritis.

4.19.2021 – Only from arthritis

4.21.2021 – Arthritis issues

4.16.2022 – Had symptoms of COVID and a few family members also had it during XMas. I did not go to doctor for diagnosis since I knew what it was

Rotator cuff syndrome

5.25.2021 – right arm i received covid19 shot in has been sore and increasing pain in the muscle and or joint and nerve shooting pain to thumb and index finger. almost like causing rhumetitus. maybe it triggered immune response to attack surrounding injection

8.2.2021 – labrum and suprispinatus tears both shoulders but as explained earlier started with the one i got shot in. upper spine and neck as they are attached to. fair and poor but im tough but brutal.

Injection site warmth, Injection site rash and Injection site swelling

2.11.2021 – Injection site became red, hot to the touch, itchy, and had a bump under it. This lasted from Day 8 to about Day 12. There is still a half-dollar size red circle on my arm but other symptoms have resolved.

3.4.2021 – The day after the shot I had body aches and fatigue all day. Also 8 days after the FIRST shot I had swelling, itchiness, redness, and warmth at the injection site. This lasted for about 4 days. It was a new symptom as the injection site had not been sore for about 6 days prior.

4.5.2021 – Pain in my upper left back and upper left chest. Seems to come from my spine. May be a work out energy or related to fibromyalgia.

4.12.2021 – Upper back and chest pain. Pain down the left arm. Fatigue.

Neurological symptom, Blood pressure decreased and Body temperature decreased

4.30.2021 – Last night felt like my blood pressure dropped and couldnt even stand up. Really weak

5.1.2021 – Temp is going down

5.3.2021 – Started last night. Im feeling some numbing in legs an arms. But seems more in my right side/leg the most. And in right foot. Not bad. Feels weird

5.4.2021 – Still feel some numbness in legs and right arm and right foot

5.28.2021 – Before the leg cramps came on in both legs. I was having a single sharp pain in one spot a little above my knee that really hurt in left leg. Today a slight cramp in my left calf this morning. But Im not having it really now. Just leg aches

5.29.2021 – Rash that developed is just down the arm from where I got the shot. It hurts and feels bruised with some itching

7.2.2021 – Feeling a little more tired.

5.7.2022 – Right underarm lymph node is swollen and hurts. That started after I got the shot. Forgot to mention. Same arm I had the booster in. It's still sore

5.25.2022 – Dizzy feeling and nausea that started yesterday afternoon.. Dehydrated even though I thought I was getting enough water. But I'm sure it's not caused from the booster. Or at least I don't think it would be

6.15.2022 – Started having vertigo/dizziness type symptoms off and on recently. Started a couple weeks ago.

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Dry eye and Atrial fibrillation

3.16.2021 – None

4.17.2021 – Dry eyes

7.12.2021 – Head, throat, and chest congestion for the past 3 weeks.

10.11.2021 – I tested positive for Covid-19 on Aug 2. I had fever for 2 days that peaked at 101.5 F. Also had throat and chest congestion for a week, significant fatigue for a month.

4.12.2022 – Post nasal drip when fatigued. Intermittent loss of sense of smell. Difficulty sleeping at night due to post nasal drip. I beleive these symptoms are long covid related. I had covid in August 2021.

7.18.2022 – Chronic post nasal drip when fatigued, intermittent loss of smell.

Oligomenorrhea, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstruation delayed

4.24.2021 – My period started extremely late. (My cycles are pretty much always 28-32 days with small fluctuations based on weight/exercise. This time I started spotting on day 38 and my period started on day 40)

5.20.2021 – Just for your records, in case you end up with enough data on women, my menstrual cycle went 27 days this time (it went very long - 40 days - after the first shot)

11.23.2021 – Unlike after the second shot, my period started at a reasonable time this month. However, I am having unusually severe and prolonged pain and cramps

Muscle fatigue, Injected limb mobility decreased and Sciatica

3.3.2021 – Ive had gas this afternoon

3.6.2021 – Upset stomach-not nauseated & its not painful

8.30.2021 – The arm I had my shots in (left shoulder region) Ive noticed that when I work out I cant hold my arm up in the air for long it begins to fatigue. I thought it was just something initially after getting the shots but it has persisted.

3.1.2022 – I have more pain currently in my neck, shoulders and increased sciatic pain Chiropractor and Physical Therapy

Bladder pain, Motion sickness and Fibromyalgia

3.18.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia.

3.25.2021 – Extreme fatigue, bladder pain, moderate headache. I'm not sure if it's just Fibromyalgia . However, thee fatigue has been more than usual.

4.5.2021 – Light headed/dizzy

4.6.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia, so....

4.7.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia

4.15.2021 – Sore throat, headache, congestion, dizzy

11.1.2022 – Dizzy, headache, nausea (motion sick-like)

11.8.2022 – Motion sickness feeling: dizzy, nauseated, weak.

11.15.2022 – Dizzy, weak, nausea (motion sick like symptoms) going from intermittent to pretty constant

Lacrimation increased, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Sinus congestion

4.21.2021 – frequent headaches, occasional nausea

4.28.2021 – Nausea and fatigue

5.5.2021 – fatigue

5.12.2021 – presumed seasonal allergies. headache, runny nose, watery eyes. i took 25mg of Diphenhydramine HCl 3 nights in a row and an extra hour of sleep each night helped.

7.7.2021 – running nose, cough, sinus pressure, migraine headache, nausea, loss of appetite. wife had similar symptoms. vaccinated brother-in-law tested positive for covid. wife tested positive, later was told it was negative but positive for influenza A

4.7.2022 – persistent fatigue, dizziness, nausea, runny nose, cough, sinus congestion, headache, body ache

Blood glucose increased, Flushing and Tenderness

3.9.2021 – Slight tingly feeling in my hand. Same as just after the vaccine yesterday.

3.11.2021 – Headache may be more due to the weather.

3.13.2021 – The pain at the injection site is dtill there when I touch my arm...but it's very mild.

3.29.2021 – A few minutes after my shot my face and neck got very red. Then one if the nurses that was there noticed my arms were red as well. Not spotty or splotchy or raised or anything like a rash...just red. It was like a hot flash (I get those all the time) but usually only my face and neck get red. I broke out in a sweat and stayed red for about 10 minutes and then it was fine. My cheeks are still a little flushed and I have a slight headache. But other than that and feeling a little tired I'm ok so far :-)

4.2.2021 – I have felt a little light headed today...a bit "out of sorts" but I don't know if it has to do with the shot or not.

5.10.2021 – Ive been having shortness of breath for a few weeks now but I don't think it's related to the vaccine. I'm seeing a cardiologist about it. This was happening to a small degree before I was vaccinated which is why I don't think it's related. Regular doctor visit.

6.28.2021 – High blood pressure and high blood sugar readings. No idea if any of it is related to the vaccine...but these things are semi new. Both things were in the elevated category beforehand. I've had to start BP meds.

9.27.2021 – Having a hard time getting my BP under. Doubt it is related to the vaccine...but you guys would know best. Seeing my regular doctor a little more often to tfy to get my medication right.

Sensitization, Periarthritis and Musculoskeletal discomfort

1.3.2021 – Joint pain in my left shoulder and elbow. I'm recovering from a frozen shoulder, it seemed aggravated.

1.6.2021 – My left (frozen shoulder) is still a little uncomfortable but nothing major.

1.26.2021 – Bone pain (I have a frozen shoulder that's had more pain.

1.27.2021 – Frozen shoulder joint more sensitive than its been during recovery.

7.26.2021 – My left frozen shoulder is almost free, while the right shoulder is currently in freezing stage. Orthopedic

1.25.2022 – I have been sick with covid. Tested positive by my employer 1/16. Was out of work - unpaid until today 1/25 Employee health

Injection site pain, Chills and Pain in extremity

3.10.2021 – Soreness at the site, but not worse than any other vaccine.

3.11.2021 – Just a bit of tenderness around injection site.

4.8.2021 – Most of my symptoms began around 2:30 am. Woke at 4:30 and had chills. At 6:45, took the dog out, took 2 Tylenol and rested on the couch for about 1/2 hour. Have since felt fine, just some arm soreness

4.21.2021 – On day 10, I felt achy & tired, then experienced a fever of 99.8 for about 6 hours. A couple of doses of Tylenol and o was feeling better

4.28.2021 – Low grade fever, 100.2, on & off for 2 days. Took Tylenol & Advil.

11.5.2021 – The morning after the vaccine, I was very tired & achy. Took 2 ibuprofen and felt much better a few hours later.

11.9.2021 – I have just been feeling very tired since I received the booster.

Swelling, Brain fog and Erythema

1.12.2021 – The redness swelling and itching occurred exactly 1-week and close to exact time of injection on January 7,2021. I recently picked up a new phone and had issues registering .

1.22.2021 – Rash: right side abdomen, hepatic down just superior to large intestine approximately 6 inches wide. Appeared about 4-5 days ago. Approximately 2-3 days later left side abdomen area pancreas down to same area, not as wide. Both fading, diarrhea.

3.12.2021 – Allergy or cold symptoms runny nose hot throat low fever last night but better today

2.1.2022 – Week before last head, body aches, fever, last week severe dizziness when laying down lasted few seconds post laying down, after two days of that, vomiting, nausea and brain fog for a couple more days. Unable find rapid test too I'll drive to site

Abdominal discomfort

1.30.2021 – No.

2.1.2021 – I feel completely fine. I only had about five hours on the one day I felt pretty awful and only reported it because I had had the shot. It might not have been the result of the shot and other than those few hours, Ive sensed nothing out of the ordinary. (b)(6) in (b)(6) was without question the smoothest and most efficient medical experience I ever had. Ever. I was prepared for a less-than-satisfactory or even nightmarish situation from all Id heard, but was most surprised at the smoothness weird which the vaccine was delivered.

2.25.2021 – Burning in mid section for a few hours same as after 1st dose.

Colitis, Hypersomnia and Viral infection

3.13.2021 – Lower back pain & pain on my he top of left foot

3.15.2021 – Slight sore throat. The headaches I had before the vaccine.

3.16.2021 – Slight sore throat.

3.17.2021 – I got the injection in my left arm & my shoulder & foot are really sore. Seems odd, but what do I know.

3.24.2021 – Really bad pain in left foot. Headache & sore throat. No fever

4.1.2021 – Severe stomach cramps, exhaustion, low grade fever. It lasted 1 day, although I do feel more tired then normal today.

4.22.2021 – For 3 days after 2nd shot I was sick as a dog. All my symptoms made me feel like I had a virus. Was in bed for 3 days. The symptoms started almost 24 hrs. After 2nd shot.

5.15.2021 – 2 severe colitis attacks. Ive had this condition for many years. I experienced this attacks quite frequently for several years. Havent had an attack like I did in 20 yrs.

5.22.2021 – My colitis has come back with a vengeance. I had it years ago., & now its back On Monday. My primary Physician, to see what can be done.

7.10.2021 – My colitis is back with a vengeance. Havent had an attack since 2016 & now ive had 5 in the last month. Dr. Is sending me to a gastroenterologist. Primary Dr.

Injection site hypersensitivity, Skin sensitization and Speech disorder

4.8.2021 – Sensitivity of hair follicles on skin all over.

4.11.2021 – Abdominal pain is likely hernia related.

4.21.2021 – Right when the shot site started to lightly bruise, the skin over the muscle inferior to where I had the shot was warm to the touch and overly sensitive for about 2-3 days. Not quite a rash, but it has since resolved completely.

4.28.2021 – I'm currently experiencing neuropathy in my right foot, similar to what I had experienced in my hands when I had CoVID back in March of 2020. It started two days ago, and is now starting to get better.

5.19.2021 – I came down with a head cold. :-P Certainly not CoVID symptoms, so I am fairly certain that this is not vaccine related.

11.3.2021 – I caught Delta. Lasted about a week. Since then my Cardio Fitness readings (VO2max, measured by watch) took a dip from 35 to 30 and are just now back to normal levels. I was having trouble thinking, multi-tasking, speaking clearly, & w/stairs.

Stress, Rash pruritic and Rash

1.4.2021 – 1st week after vaccine I experienced a mild rash on my chest and face for a couple days. This past Saturday I had a much worse rash on my face, chest, arms, neck, back, scalp. This one lasted a few intense hours, but was almost gone by the next day.

1.20.2021 – Rash

2.3.2021 – Mild rash on some days, this wasnt present a week before this. Not sure if it is vaccine related or if it could be related to stress, since that happens to me sometimes

2.10.2021 – Worse rash since the last check in happened on Monday. It spread over my chest, arms, back, and jaw. Milder than the rash I had in Dec after the first vaccine, but worst one since then. Painful and itchy

2.17.2021 – Even worse rash than I said last week, needed to use anti-itch cream

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Sleep apnea syndrome and Oxygen saturation decreased

2.25.2021 – A slight spasms between my forehead and left ear

3.10.2021 – Muscle and joint pain all over

3.17.2021 – 3days of body and muscle pains weakness dizziness stomach indigestion and lower belly pain neuralgia on right side of my face and eye pain and cold blister better now

3.31.2021 – Was quite ill the night if the shot. Recovered by am

4.8.2021 – Weakness and fatigue with body pain

4.29.2021 – Tiredness and weak

6.25.2021 – Constant low grade lower belly pain

10.30.2021 – Tightness in chest hard to breathe

12.2.2021 – Light headedness and dizziness. Also a lot of brain fog and forgetfulness

12.10.2021 – Continuation of lower belly pain dizziness and forgetfulness

4.19.2022 – All body muscles tensing up

5.9.2022 – Very tired swollen wheezy and sore

5.16.2022 – 2 infected cold sores extreme fatigue body aches pain in eyes neurologist on side of face chest pain

10.14.2022 – Chest pain wheezing and shortness of breath. Low so2

10.16.2022 – Breathing and coughing chest pain I will call to see the doc tomorrow

10.17.2022 – Coughing and some chest oain Call into doc

10.27.2022 – Chest pain and shortness of breath, dizziness

Neuropathic pruritus, Myocardial infarction and Pain of skin

4.1.2021 – Two days after the vaccination I developed a left sided headache, sore scalp and tingling in my face, forehead and scalp. PCP office visit with PA

4.2.2021 – I have shingles! Coincidence? PA in my PCPs office.

4.3.2021 – shingles

4.4.2021 – I have shingles

5.2.2021 – I have had shingles for 4+ weeks and they are worsening.

9.20.2022 – Continuing post-herpetic itching from shingles contracted after second dose.

10.9.2022 – shortness of breath and chest discomfort

10.16.2022 – Heart attack on October 3, 2022.

Vestibular migraine, Breast swelling and Panic attack

4.28.2021 – Pain in my left shoulder and shoulder blade and underarm area -pain moderate to severe

4.29.2021 – Pain and swelling under my left arm and near my breast, and left torso pain and shoulder pain

4.30.2021 – Discomfort to the left underarm/ breast area and left torso area and left shoulder area

5.1.2021 – Swelling to left underarm and pain to left breast and torso area and left shoulder area

5.2.2021 – Swelling and pain underarm , torso area, and breast area

5.3.2021 – Pain and swelling under my armpit and arm and torso and shoulder on left side

5.10.2021 – I had a dull pain in my underarm area a few days ago that woke me up out of my sleep and kept me up for about an hour. It was the same side where the inflamed lymph nodes were and injection arm.

5.21.2021 – Pain in my right underarm, shoulder, and side

5.22.2021 – Pain to right underarm and side

7.2.2021 – Really bad Acid reflux in my throat and tongue

8.20.2021 – Lightheadedness MD office

1.4.2022 – Underarm and shoulder pain on the side of the injection

1.5.2022 – Swelling under my left arm near my breast

1.6.2022 – Lump under my left armpit near my breast and pain under my arm

1.7.2022 – Lump under arm pit next to left breast and pain

1.8.2022 – Lump under arm pit next to left breast

1.9.2022 – Lump under armpit next to left breast

1.10.2022 – Sore throat

4.4.2022 – Vestibular migraines

Wound, Bladder disorder and Abnormal menstrual clots

1.29.2021 – Sore throat, bladder issues over night

2.23.2021 – Sore throat

3.29.2021 – I recently had my period and bled a lot...with a lot of clots.

4.5.2021 – Really tired.

12.22.2021 – Very tired and my sleep is all screwy.

12.29.2021 – Exhausted. Slight temp off and on. Cough comes and goes

1.12.2022 – Still very tired and tired way more easily. My sleep is messed up, but not sure if that is a symptom. I did a COVID test recently when I felt sick, but it came back negative. Not sure what I had or if the test was wrong.

3.2.2022 – Still weird sleep. Otherwise pretty decent finally. Since COVID I almost feel like myself.

4.12.2022 – Dehydration, fever, sore throat

4.15.2022 – Opposite of chills, sore throat is mostly better but not

7.11.2022 – I've gotten sick a few times. Hopefully not covid.

10.10.2022 – Allergies? Weather changes impacting me physically? Hopefully that's all it is.

Osteoporosis, Respiratory symptom and Bone pain

3.17.2021 – Injection site sore but not painful

4.13.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, low grade fever, diarrhea, fatigue

6.15.2021 – Sinusitis, cough, ear infection

3.25.2022 – COVID in January and two colds (respiratory symptoms) since then.

4.14.2022 – Experienced fatigue 2 days post vaccine but quickly resolved

5.21.2022 – Osteoporosis had reclast infusion yesterday and aches (bone and muscle), nausea vomiting today. I am sure has nothing to do with COVID booster but thought I should report

7.11.2022 – Cough, sore throat, congestion, sneezing, fatigue. Symptoms lasted three weeks. Both Covid tests I took were negative.

10.3.2022 – Tenderness at injection site

Nasopharyngitis

3.11.2021 – Please stop checking in with me and let me know when my second shot will be! Thanks

3.12.2021 – When I got my first shot at (b)(6) they failed to give me a appointment for my second shot. I have been trying desperately to get it since March 8 when I was at (b)(6). It is falling on deaf ears hopefully you can help me. Thanks in advance

3.13.2021 – I wish instead of checking in on me, you would assist me in getting my second shot. Thanks in advance.

12.8.2021 – cold

Tendon pain, Dyspnea exertional and Hypertension

3.14.2021 – joint, muscle and tendon/ligament pain is worse

3.21.2021 – Extreme fatigue, continued joint pain and burning in muscles when I try light exercise

3.29.2021 – Fatigue us worse and breathing is labored and light headness. Doctor sent me for a covid test. Awaiting results

4.5.2021 – Had chest pain, weakness and light headed. By end if week able to do 30 minute leisure walk but weak and winded if try longer. Prior to 2nd shot was doing daily brisk 3 mile walks.

12.7.2021 – Bad taste in mouth and upset stomach, neck pain and chest discomfort

3.4.2022 – High blood pressure and headaches probably unrelated to vaccine

Analgesic drug level, Memory impairment and Mobility decreased

1.29.2021 – Excruciating pain in arm. Difficult to even .move arm.Corona cough came back.

2.6.2021 – Runny nose and congestion, and coughing

2.11.2021 – Daily, mild, changing symptoms. Monday mild cough and chills. Tuesday, was fatigue, Wednesday was brain fog and fatigue, Thursday was dizziness, Today is headache. Acetaminophen works wonders. 1 pill is good for 3 to 6 hours. Usually, one is enough.

3.8.2021 – Some brain fog. Couldn't remember my niece's name. After much concentration it cane back.