Their Stories

Injection site nodule, Injection site induration and Arthralgia

4.13.2021 – Ive had a slight sore throat. I dont feel like I have or am getting a cold but its been with me since I woke up this morning.

4.23.2021 – For two days My lower back was feeling pressure. I couldnt sit or lay down without that pressure and there was also a strange sensation on my outer calves that lasted two days as well. The best I can describe it is to say it felt like razor burn

5.9.2021 – My fever hit a high of 101.3. At 12 midnight I was nauseous but after a few saltines it subsided. At 1:30 AM this morning the fever broke and both the headache and joint pain went away.

5.10.2021 – The injection site is still hard.

6.18.2021 – A little fatigued and what feels like a cold but no sore throat or runny nose.

Lip ulceration, Lip pain and Tongue ulceration

8.6.2021 – Shortness of breath with very little activity, pounding heart. I have been diagnosed as a long hauler but my symptoms are worse after the vaccine.

9.2.2021 – The corners of my mouth have ulcers or feel like they split. Day 2 after dose 2 I had ulcers on both sides of my tongue and my lips mout & tongue were very sensitive to toothpaste

9.10.2021 – Shortness of breath, fever, fatigue, body aches

9.17.2021 – Fever, muscle aches, sneezing, coughing, nasal and chest congestion,

9.24.2021 – Experiencing off and on fever up to 100.2

Spinal cord injury, Nerve injury and Hunger

3.26.2021 – My arm where l got the vaccine a little sore but l wouldnt call it being in pain and l feel just a little like if l ready get a cold but so far l feel okay

3.27.2021 – My appetite gone dont wanna eat making myself eat take blood pressure pills

3.28.2021 – I woke up hungry l have my appetite back l feel normal again Thank God

3.29.2021 – I having muscle spasms in my right hand, something l had before but not as frequently as l am having them now throughout the day. Before maybe once if l use my hand to grip something to tight l have a spinal cord injury and nerve damage. Also had a stroke on January 21,2020 which left my left side of my body with numbness. I dont know if the spasms have anything to to with the shot. Other than the spasms l feel great.

3.31.2021 – I feel Great thankful to God

4.9.2021 – My right leg and hip bothering me but its something l felt before the shot. I hadnt felt this in a long time

Lymph node pain, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy

12.20.2020 – Small painful supraclavicular lymph node on same side as vaccine injection.

1.9.2021 – Moderately painful axilla. Assume reactive node ipsilateral to vaccine site

1.10.2021 – Very painful axilla on same side as vaccine

1.11.2021 – Significant pain in arm radiating from axilla to wrist. OTC painkillers and heat provide little relief. little

1.12.2021 – Painful axillary nodes

10.1.2021 – Ipsilateral supraclavicular lymph node sweeling and tenderness

10.2.2021 – Painful swollen lymph nodes in axilla and supraclavicular

10.3.2021 – Swollen painful lymph nodes

10.5.2021 – Swollen tender lymph nodes

10.6.2021 – Tenderness of lymph nodes

9.18.2022 – Pain from axillary nodes same arm as shot with pain down posterior arm

9.19.2022 – Painful lumph nodes in axilla

Joint swelling, Vision blurred and Palpitations

3.19.2021 – Yes, I have horrible joint pain and swelling around my knee. It feels like an autoimmune flare. Please study the potential for autoimmune flares caused by these shots, because I definitely am having one.

3.22.2021 – Tingling in hands

4.14.2021 – Dizziness

4.15.2021 – Some chest tightness

4.28.2021 – I have had a headache (horrible, which is not at all normal for me) for two weeks after vaccine. It still is persisting this week. Also, dizziness for two weeks post vaccine

5.12.2021 – Continuing temple pain and blurry vision

5.22.2021 – Heart palipitations

Injection site nodule, Injection site reaction and Heavy menstrual bleeding

5.17.2021 – On injection site first dose of vaccination there is a slight skin protrusion that gets red when it is under the heat or when it is pressed.

5.18.2021 – The mild redness on injection site of the first dose vaccination is persistently there with protrusion. Nothing observed for the 2nd dose injection site so far.

5.19.2021 – Still same spot where redness is observed with skin protrusion from first dose injection site.

5.20.2021 – Same as yesterday, first dose injection site has slight redness and skin protrusion. No other side effects from 2nd dose injection site yet.

5.21.2021 – Redness only on first shot injection site.

5.23.2021 – Extended menstrual period after 2nd dose

Intervertebral disc protrusion, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Abdominal discomfort

4.30.2021 – Between 1 -36 hrs after receiving dose I was absolutely exhausted. I was fine for about 8 days then developed neck/base of skull pain (occipital lymph nodes?), sore muscles/joint pain, and general malaise/tiredness. Still having issues plus headache.

5.6.2021 – Just got shot so not sure

5.7.2021 – Stuff neck, swollen occipital lymph nodes

5.20.2021 – Intense neck pain which started following first shot. Was getting better then today had very bad flare up.

6.3.2021 – Neck issues, bulging disk, likely not vaccination related. PT

8.5.2021 – Fatigue, diarrhea, upset stomach, sore joints

CADASIL, Pain in jaw and Gastrointestinal disorder

1.17.2021 – I have C.A.D.A.S.I.L., a neurological disorder.

1.18.2021 – I have C.A.D.A.S.I.L.

1.19.2021 – I have C.A.D.A.S.I.L. (neurological)

1.22.2021 – C.A.D.A.S.I.L. (neurological condition)

2.12.2021 – Jaw pain

2.19.2021 – Persistent headache. I am seeking medical attention. It's getting worse instead of better.

2.26.2021 – I have had an intermittent headache since my second vaccine. I had an MRI of the brain as a result. In person visits; MRI

3.5.2021 – Persistent headache

3.12.2021 – I have had neurological and gynecological effects that appear to be the result of the second vaccine. I am hoping reporting this to you will be factored in as you research.

5.8.2021 – Light headed

10.5.2021 – Difficulty getting a deep breath

10.19.2021 – Body aches, felt feverish, leg pain, extreme fatigue

12.28.2021 – Diarrhea; Twinges of pain in my head; Fatigue; Muscle aches; Nasal drainage

4.15.2022 – Diarrhea earlier in the week and some twinges in my head.

10.3.2022 – GI disturbance

Contusion and Lymphadenopathy

1.14.2021 – I am a post-Covid patient that is still in recovery, so I have most of the symptoms on the list, but they are not new after receiving the vaccine.

1.15.2021 – I am post Covid and had these symptoms prior to the vaccination. I have NO new symptoms since the vaccine

1.19.2021 – Symptoms related to post Covid no new symptoms since vaccine

1.22.2021 – Symptoms due to post Covid NOT new post vaccine.

2.10.2021 – Subclavical lymph nodes VERY swollen and bruised.

2.23.2021 – I am a post Covid patient and these symptoms are not due to vaccine

2.25.2021 – These are post Covid symptoms that predate vaccine

Anxiety disorder, Stress and Depression

5.11.2021 – Anxiety/Insomnia( husband seriously ill)

5.18.2021 – I have Anxiety disorder.. PTSDdepression multiple back surgeries and pain issues..ok..asthma..insomnia and I manage under physician carehowever a lot of added stress second to critically ill husband in rehab hospital and dealing to that..

6.1.2021 – Dealing with anxietyand Spinal issuespart of my medical history..

6.8.2021 – Exacerbation of other health challenges due to severe stress ( anxiety,, IBS, Spine issues)

11.2.2021 – Anxiety issues stress , depression.. pain.. exasperation of.. the mentioneddeath of my husband

11.27.2021 – Mild tender at injection site

11.29.2021 – Extreme Anxiety unrelated to vaccine

11.30.2021 – Just acute anxiety ( husband's death)

12.1.2021 – Anxiety

12.3.2021 – Anxiety ongoing not related to vaccine

1.7.2022 – Anxiety, as I have GAD and exasperated by husband's death and now I have an URIhave psychologist I see and resting and hydration for URI

Arthritis, Oral herpes and Flushing

3.20.2021 – A cold sore. I have migraines and had several the past 10 days,which is unusual as they have been under control. Checked with my Dr on migraines said if they continue come in. Migraines lessened in the last 4 days.

3.31.2021 – Flushed face

4.6.2021 – Cough

4.14.2021 – Leg are really achie today. Tired too. Back has hurt last several days, but not tired or have leg aches.

11.25.2021 – Thumb joints pain was very severe for a day the day after shot. Mild now. But really odd. I do have arthritis in them but never experienced this level of pain.

11.26.2021 – Sore throat

Esophageal discomfort, Esophageal disorder and Flatulence

4.16.2021 – After the second dose I am feeling something like pressure towards my esophagus either gas or heartburn. I feel like that most days. Even though I have not eaten still feel like I hav etc burp but it is not coming out which put pressure on esophagus.

4.20.2021 – Same one I described like heartburn or pressure against esophagus which I never had or felt before. Not sure what is causing that most of day I am fine but I have that symptoms everyday now.

5.6.2021 – Told you guys before

5.12.2021 – Something to do with stomach or heartburn which I never had like pressure against esophagus or something.

Intermenstrual bleeding, Wheezing and Menstrual disorder

2.5.2021 – Menstrual issues that are abnormal since the vaccine

2.10.2021 – Following the second Pfizer vaccine, I had abnormal spotting that was almost a second period in the middle of my cycle

11.18.2022 – I contracted COVID-19. Symptoms developed on 11/2. I tested positive on 11/7. Symptoms included cough, congestion, wheezing, headache, muscle aches, vomiting and diarrhea, sneezing, nasal and sinus congestion, and loss of smell and taste.

Osteoarthritis, Injection site nodule and Injection site swelling

2.9.2021 – joint pain seems to occur especially in the arm socket on the injection arm

2.11.2021 – wednesdays symptoms similar to tuesdays but not as bad

2.12.2021 – knee pain not sure if its related or just osteoarthritis

3.10.2021 – dizziness

3.12.2021 – only had slight fatigue and slight headache on morning of 3/11/21

11.23.2021 – got moderna booster at 1 pm cst so no symptoms yet

11.26.2021 – had moderate swelling at injection site on thanksgiving. felt like a big knot. otherwise no symptoms

Bradykinesia, Feeling cold and Blood pressure increased

1.14.2021 – Metal taste in mouth immediately after receiving , dizziness first hour after receiving, general malaise next day. I cant wait to go to bed .

1.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in groin, armpit, breasts

1.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

1.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in the groin

2.17.2021 – I immediately tasted metal in my mouth within 30 seconds of getting the shot. 6 minutes after receiving it, I felt completely off. An out of Body dizzy slow motion feeling . It lasted about 45 minutes with most severe sx, I felt cold in my chest and my bp went up and I started to itch on my neck and turn red ; that only lasted a few minutes. Called doctor

Tremor, Hyperhidrosis and Insomnia

2.6.2021 – yesterday about 5 hours after my vaccine I had chills & felt like I was going to be ill. Fell asleep & woke up feeling fine today. Only mild headache this morning.

2.11.2021 – Last night after dinner i had mild nausea. Later about 10pm I felt extremely chilled, & joint aches. I went to bed, had trouble sleeping. Woke up this morning, did not feel chilled, no joint aches-but had a moderate headache-took aspirin. Stayed in bed today, sleeping taking it easy. Now, just a slight headache.

3.12.2021 – 4 hours post injection, tired.18 hours post injection-achy, tired, chills, fever,injection site pain. Stayed in bed. 29 hours post injection feeling better-no fever, aches, or chills. Tired , off & on had sweats. Today & yesterday tired.

3.15.2021 – no unusual tiredness so far today

3.9.2022 – left hand tremors

Sensitive skin, Dry mouth and Tenderness

4.5.2021 – Muscle a little sore at injection site

4.7.2021 – Was warm around 4am and felt a little anxious. Mouth was dry so started hydrating. Felt better throughout day, as of 5pm feel fine.

4.8.2021 – I feel feverish at night. Starting around 10pm. Today I feel more like myself overall.

4.9.2021 – Less fevery than before. Mostly night sweats, but less than all other days.

4.19.2021 – I had some skin sensitivity under my right armpit/back leading to my back for about 3 days last week. Sensitive to touch. Advil was helpful, and it stopped Sunday. There was no redness, not inflamed, no rash, and it was not warm to the touch.

4.28.2021 – Night sweating

Gastrointestinal bacterial overgrowth, Eye irritation and Gastrointestinal disorder

1.14.2021 – Im day 22 after a positive Covid test. Todays fatigue is d/t Covid recovery Covid dc after first injection. ED visit after diagnosis

1.16.2021 – Burning eyes

1.19.2021 – Message sent to PCP

2.18.2021 – Symptoms of small intestine bacterial overgrowth. These are left over side effects from having Covid.Exposure to someone who became Covid positive. I Experience G.I. symptoms two days later. Employee Health told me that I did not need a Covid test Communicated with the position through the portal

3.2.2021 – Increase in G.I. symptoms. Recurrence of injection site soreness. Employer declined a Covid test and said that the test would be positive for 20 days due to Covid two months ago.

Goitre, Skin swelling and Fluid retention

2.12.2021 – Bloating increased fluid retention, sore throat , burning nostrils , cough and Phlegm

2.13.2021 – Sore throat swollen lymph nodes , out of breath easily

2.15.2021 – Sore throat face swelling

2.16.2021 – Sortie throat puffy neck and face

2.17.2021 – Sore throat,

2.18.2021 – Sore throat

2.25.2021 – Dizziness accompanied by worse with brain fog at times

3.6.2021 – Ear aches sore throat

3.7.2021 – Sore throat, ear aches

3.9.2021 – Sore throat ,

3.11.2021 – Sore throat swollen glands

3.18.2021 – More fatigue than normal heaviness of body out of breath when movie about

4.15.2021 – Increased muscle and joint pain . Inflammation

Sleep disorder, Peripheral swelling and Hypoesthesia

2.18.2021 – Numbness and tingling in my hands. Left worse, also the side of injections. Its actually been going on since my 2nd injection, but didnt initially associate it with the vaccine. Now I have heard the same complaint from many others.

2.25.2021 – Extreme joint pain, numb tingling hands. Not sure if its related, but Ive never had joint pain like this before. As a nurse, doing my job has been very difficult. Also unable to sleep due to pain.

3.4.2021 – Worsening numbness in my hands, especially the left (the side the injections were given)Should I not expect any feedback regarding my symptoms?

4.22.2021 – Not really new, but Ive had numb, tingling, swollen hands and debilitating knee pain since my vaccines. Not sure if I need to report this anywhere other than here. I didnt initially realize that these started shortly after my vaccines.

Toothache, Urticaria and Erythema

3.12.2021 – This may be unrelated, but my hand started cramping a lot when I was eating. This was about 3.5 hours after getting vaccinated.

3.13.2021 – Muscle cramps

3.26.2021 – More headaches than usual. Daily pain in teeth, back, arm, hand, and feet. More pronounced and far more frequent than usual.

6.11.2021 – Large red welts of varying sizes developed on my underarms and havent gone away. I tried switching deodorant, but it made no difference. Im considering seeing my doctor.

Therapeutic response unexpected, Ear discomfort and Upper-airway cough syndrome

2.4.2021 – Soreness at injection site 2days only

2.7.2021 – Soreness at injection site 2 days only

2.18.2021 – Itching at injection site then a 2inch oval rash just below injection site on 2/13/21. Applied ice pack..itching stopped and rash barely visible next day 2/14/21.then gone 2/15/21! I have psoriactic arthritis. Feel great since then. Thank you!

3.4.2021 – Yesterday March 4- slight loss of appetite + tremendous fatigue and was in bed from 1:15p-6:30a..17hrs

3.5.2021 – 3-4 Right ear blocked a few hours, then a little nasal congestion and drip...flu-like..then gone by bedtime. Thank you

4.4.2022 – Every now and then a soreness at the injection site that lasts for a minute or two.

Compression fracture, Osteopenia and Spinal compression fracture

2.16.2021 – Left shoulder/neck are stiff/sore, but I had those symptoms before today, though those symptoms are worse today.

2.17.2021 – Stiff shoulder/neck that predates vaccination

2.18.2021 – Muscle ache predates vaccination

12.25.2021 – Chest cold, sore throat, lack of energy

6.19.2022 – Compression fracture in LR. Diagnosed with osteopenia Office visit; X-ray, MRI

9.17.2022 – Diagnosed with osteoporosis from compression fracture in low back and tendinosis of my left Achilles tendon.

Back pain, Arthralgia and Headache

2.16.2021 – I had joint pain & fatigue prior to vaccine.

2.20.2021 – Joint pain is likely just my usual joint pain

2.21.2021 – My usual joint pain

2.22.2021 – Joint pain is my normal joint pain

2.23.2021 – Usual joint pain

3.22.2021 – My usual joint pain due to post breast cancer treatment medication.

3.24.2021 – Symptoms were milder than yesterday, but still not like pre-vaccine.

3.25.2021 – Joint pains are normal for me due to medication I take. Not likely a result of vaccine

3.29.2021 – My head hurts a bit more today than yesterday, but still tolerable.

4.12.2021 – Not sure if this is a possible issue: Lower back pain.

Lymph node pain, Pruritus and Nausea

9.19.2021 – Itching.

10.2.2021 – Tenderness and painful swelling in lymph nodesin neck and clavical area, on same side as injection

10.4.2021 – Swelling and painful lymphnodes in neck the same side as the shot.

10.5.2021 – Tender lymphnodes in clavical area on side of injection

3.30.2022 – *Rt. Knee pain, not a usual thing for me and not caused by injury - requiring Advil, ice, heat and rest to relieve symptoms Enlarged lymph nodes in neck and clavical area returned last wk. Nearly 6 months since 3rd vaccine

4.15.2022 – BODILY Aches and pains ENLARGED lymphnodes in neck Nausea Fatique

Splinter, Skin infection and Hunger

4.1.2021 – Canker sores on tongue, feel kinda crappy

4.23.2021 – Weird pain spot under arm

4.26.2021 – Weirdly hungry, and just continued really crappy feeling

5.5.2021 – I feel like Im coming down w/ something; might not b related. Canker sores, headache, achey neck

10.20.2021 – Got a cold, minor but annoying. Got Tested; negative. But since then it keeps coming back, I can't shake this thing! Pretends to be gone but then there it is again. Weeks & weeks! Ug. (The "Covid" grip?)

4.21.2022 – Random things, none of them covid. A hand splinter got infected Twice! And some gyno mystery. But overall I'm good.

Dermatitis contact, Blister and Rash erythematous

5.18.2021 – Two weeks after 1st dose I experienced a genital herpes breakout. A week after the second dose I got shingles, a few dots on my right hip. Already taking acyclovir for herpes suppression kept it from getting too serious but so itchy & painful.

7.2.2021 – I have what seems like contact dermatitis, very itchy blisters and red spots on various places on my body, but I havent been exposed to poison ivy etc. may not be related at all but unknown what its from.

Injection site warmth, Injection site swelling and Nasal congestion

3.9.2021 – headache likely not vaccine related

4.14.2021 – The day after getting the 2nd shot I felt very achy, and injection site was super sore, swollen and warm. 2 days after the shot I felt totally fine, but arm continued to be sore for about a week. No other symptoms since then.

1.10.2022 – Endlessly runny nose.

10.15.2022 – I have Covid. Extreme fatigue, coughing, nasal congestion, body aches.

10.19.2022 – Constant fatigue, light-headedness, mild sore throat.

Osteoarthritis, Insomnia and Asthenia

3.22.2021 – Yes, about 2 minutes AFTER my pfizer 1st dose vaccine I began to feel weak & dizzy & IT WORRIES ME to get a 2nd dose. I walked into (b)(6) feeling good & 2 minutes after the shot weak & dizzy. I waited 30 full minutes with a Doctor checking on me during that time. I got in the elevator to go home & I nearly fainted. My husband was very worried about that as well, as my self. What is going to HAPPEN on that 2nd dose in 3 weeks!! I almost died from a Cat Scan in my later twenties. In my 50's 6 weeks AFTER a flu shot my left arm went FULLY Paralyzed for 1 week it just hung off my sholder & then a week later my right arm paralyzed too. I am allergic to BEES, Hornets & Wasps, & Yesterday was NOT FUN with THIS SHOT!!

3.23.2021 – Yes, Last evening into today I had SUCH HORRIBLE MUSCLE PAIN in my right leg escalated to the pain BEYOUND a 10 in pain level. I COULD NOT Sleep all night long & felt my left leg might go into paralyzation like my left arm did 6 weeks AFTER a flu shot. Same pain & SAME Feeling. It was scary & EXTREMELY PAINFUL!! I had the Shot Sunday at 4:30 pm first dose & by Monday night 10:00 pm leg muscles in ALOT of pain Escalating in the early morning 3:00 am & 4:00 am to EXTREME PAIN.

3.24.2021 – Today, 3 days later back to Normal, functioning well & feeling good. I doubt I will get a second dose as I had such a severe reaction feeling weak & dizzy about 2 minutes AFTER my first dose was given & then THE MASSIVE PAIN in my right leg the Monday after IT WAS MASSIVE PAIN & I have had 4 children ALL Natural Child Birth with NO Medication SO BELIEVE ME "I KNOW PAIN!!

3.25.2021 – Doing good today. Trying to get the nerve up for my 2nd shot April 10th as such EXTREMELY MASSIVE pain in my right leg ALL night long that I fear "What kind of mess will I be in on the 2nd dose.

3.28.2021 – It seems like my Osteo Arthritis has flaired up worse since my Covid Shot 1st dose with pfizer. I have noticed the pain increasing where 7 days ago nothing like this. I spoke with a 72 year old dear friend of mine that told me as well the other day, "That after her 2nd dose of her covid 19 shot that her Arthritis has gone CRAZY & SHE is having terrible pain in her joint after her 2nd dose. I hope THIS PAIN that I was NOT having as bad before my shot lets down in my hip.

6.20.2021 – It seems like since I have gotten my Pfizer vaccine (2 doses) my hip is experiencing MORE Osteo Arthritis pain where BEFORE my vaccine I had my pain with my hip Osteo Arthritis under GREAT control with little to NO pain & walking better.

Increased appetite, Patient isolation and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

4.14.2021 – Slight dizziness

4.16.2021 – Odd increase in appetite

4.18.2021 – As per abdominal pain above, it could be due to taking antibiotics. More cramping than aching.

4.20.2021 – Dizziness

4.28.2021 – Acid reflux, increasing over three days, culminating in an extreme episode on Monday, resulting in damage to my esophagus. I'm almost convinced it was due to taking Clindamycin for dental procedure.

5.14.2021 – Muscle tremours

8.12.2021 – Slightly enlarged lymph gland under my left arm.

12.4.2021 – Sore throat, tiredness, headache. May be seasonal allergies. Will get tested ASAP if anything gets worse. I have been in the house (alone - dog sitting) of someone who tested positive yesterday. I am isolating