Their Stories

Procedural pain, Meniere's disease and Knee arthroplasty

1.3.2021 – Meniere's RETURNED!! Severe Pain in Rt KNEE REPLACEMENT!!X5 DAYS.. Now very sore!! Too. Ill to teport in day 1 to day 5. Temp up to 101.8

1.4.2021 – Severe pain, today down to bad soreness of 8 wk Rt Total Knee Replacement since rec. Covid Vac. Also return of Meiner's really bothersome-since vac too. Rt lower calf started with HIVES today-knee to ankle. Unknown cause-Topical Hydrocortisone cream improved hives. Physical Therapist for Rt TKA

1.6.2021 – Meiner's driving me nuts!! Physical Therapy for Rt Total Knee Replacement care

Polymyalgia rheumatica, Neuralgia and Rash pruritic

3.2.2021 – I developed a rash on my backside which began to itch and hurt. I went to the dermatologist today and I was diagnosed with shingles...the doctor wanted to put me on the viral drug Valtrex but she was not sure if it was safe to do since I only had the 2nd dose of Pfizer 4 days ago. I went to my dermatologist.

3.3.2021 – I was diagnosed with shingles yesterday; days after my 2nd dose of Pfizer. Is it safe for me to take Valtrex, an anti-viral drug which treats shingles so soon after receiving the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine? My Dermatologist and primary care physician

3.4.2021 – I developed shingles 4 days after my second dose of Pfizer... I went to my dermatologist 2 days ago.

3.5.2021 – I was diagnosed with Shingles 4 days after getting the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

3.19.2021 – 4 days after my 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine, I developed a case of shingles-that was 3 weeks ago. The rash has finally gone away but I am still suffering from lingering nerve pain. I called my doctor and she prescribed a topical steroid cream to help with the nerve pain...

8.27.2021 – Diagnosed with PMR in July.extreme pain in shoulders, hips, lower back and thighsAlso back in March, I developed shingles 4 days after my 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

2.28.2022 – I developed PMR - Polymyalgia rheumatica last summer I had 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine last February4 days after the second dose, I developed a case of the shingles which lasted a month2 months after that I was diagnosed with PMR.

Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

2.9.2021 – Two lymph bodes on my right side were swollen on last Tuesday night. The one under my right arm and the one by my collar bone was swollen and tender. I reached out to my Dr who said to apply heat and that has helped yet oth areas are still enlarged.

1.31.2022 – The lymph node under my right arm is swollen and has been for about 1 week and the lymph node in my neck under my right jaw is swollen and tender to the touch.

Colon cancer recurrent, Recurrent cancer and Malignant neoplasm progression

3.16.2021 – Extreme fatigue and diarrhea.

3.23.2021 – Diarrhea

3.30.2021 – Recurrence of colon cancer.

4.6.2021 – Cancer recurrence

8.31.2021 – Recurrence of cancer Oncologist - Im not certain the vaccine cause the recurrence, but it happened shortly after receiving my Covid vaccine. Just want to provide info for further study.

10.3.2022 – Ringing in ears - moderate

10.4.2022 – Cough and runny nose

10.5.2022 – Chest, nasal congestion & cough

10.6.2022 – Cough, chest and nasal congestion, shortness of Breath

10.14.2022 – Developed an infected cyst on chest. Saw physician and treated with antibiotics. Also developed bad allergies and was Rx oral prednisone

Bone swelling, Dizziness exertional and Pallor

1.25.2021 – Dry Retching, my leg bones, my back, arms feel cold a up to my neck, my forehead feels like it is in a vice.

1.26.2021 – Short of breath, dizziness while standing and walking , faint pulse and pale hands after walking short distance in my house feel better sitting on couch

1.27.2021 – Still feel a little tired doing easy household chores and out of breath wile bending down, walking up stairs and standing up from squatting position. Heart rates increased to 92 after standing up from squatting and 102 after walking up cellar stairs light headed ness with both activities.

1.28.2021 – Dizziness Short of breath and tachycardia with walking up stairs , bending down , standing up from a squatting position. I tried to work today as I work remotely from home while typing an email I became dizzy, hands got pale felt like I was going to pass out had to stop working and lay down. Primary Care Physician I called the Office today with the sx they had me come in same day.

1.29.2021 – Just a little Poke feeling in my heart walking up 3 steps into my house but sat diet right away did not get dizzy nor short of breath thus time

1.30.2021 – Still a little short of breath

2.28.2021 – Swelling in my left neck clavicle area and upper chest on my left side. The vaccine was given in my left arm. In person Primary Care Office Visit

3.7.2021 – Continued swelling in my left clavicle area and left upper chest. Vaccine was given I. My left arm

1.24.2022 – I still have the mass on the left side of my neck which appeared right after my second Moderna vac. PCP visit and an Ultrasound of neck mass

Aphthous ulcer, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

3.11.2021 – Several cancer sores in mouth

3.12.2021 – Mouth filled with canker sores

3.13.2021 – Continue to have canker sores in mouth

3.22.2021 – On day 10 from my vaccine I got an incredibly painful and swollen lymph node in my arm pit. Strangely, it was on the opposite side from where my injection was. It came on super suddenly and was done in about 36 hours. Very strange.

4.26.2021 – As happened after my first shot- 2.5 weeks post vaccine my mouth erupted in canker sores. This is not something that has ever happened.

Arterial disorder, Food poisoning and Thrombosis

1.2.2021 – I think that I came down with food poisoning. I ate some greens that had to have been 3 weeks in the fridge. Within 15 minutes I became nauseated, then vomiting and diarrhea.Lasted from around 11pm til 6 am when everything was finally out of my stomach. Other than feeling weak and tired, I am feeling ok now. My symptoms when I had them were severe. Now I am good. The food was spoiled.

12.17.2021 – Blood clot in lower leg

2.4.2022 – Entrapment of popliteal artery

Eye pruritus, Injection site warmth and Abdominal pain

1.26.2021 – Large red circle area around location of vaccine injection on my right upper arm, felt slightly raised and warm to the touch, noticeably different when compared with my other arm. It was not there first week post vaccine

2.10.2021 – Random sharp pains in shoulder joint and in right side of abdomen, from approximately 8:00pm 02/09/21 to approximately 10:00am on 02/10/21

8.10.2021 – Stuffy nose cough itchy eyes

2.9.2022 – Cough, sore throat

12.9.2022 – Pain at injection sites is only felt when I touch the area of the skin where injections were given, otherwise no pain

Gingival disorder, Tooth disorder and Hypoesthesia oral

2.5.2021 – Developed left lower jaw skin numbness without motor weakness on 2/2/21 about 11 days after first vaccination. Area is about 2 inches in diameter and has persisted. Also affects left lower teeth and gums. Could this be a bad side effect? Postpone 2nd Internist

2.12.2021 – Persistent left jaw numbness since 2/2/21, 10 days after first vaccination. I postponed 2nd vaccination for 2 weeks. Should I get that shot?

2.20.2021 – Persistent left chin, lip and left lower teeth numbness since 2/2/21.

2.26.2021 – Continued numbness of chin , left lower lip Neurology visit scheduled

3.5.2021 – No

Lip dry, Oral discomfort and Hypoesthesia oral

1.23.2021 – Mild lip tingle/numb on one side. Assume not related but reporting. Could be dry lips but has been there all day. A bit odd. Will update tomorrow if gone.

1.24.2021 – Still odd sensation in part of lower lip. Cant tell if related or not.

1.25.2021 – Lip numb issue previously entered still remains. Minor but not present prior.

1.26.2021 – Reporting same odd lip sensation, still cant pinpoint it but status not changed and not there prior to shot.

1.27.2021 – Same lip issue reported already remains

1.29.2021 – Lip issue previously reported still occurred

Choking, Oral discomfort and Gastric disorder

8.17.2021 – Night sweats ,headache, stomach cramps Phone call

8.31.2021 – More headaches some stomach issues I never did My lips feel very sensitive like burning , also my finger and toes have a mild sore throat more tired than usual

1.19.2022 – Unexplained chocking cough spell that lasted a few minutes that's all it happened while at work

7.20.2022 – I had bronchitis pretty bad on inhaler , wheezing got home tested for COVID 8 times negative Developed high blood pressure shortness of breath Dr Olivia gentilezza

Hyperhidrosis, Rash and Nausea

3.3.2021 – Nausea started yesterday afternoon after checking headache fatigue pretty much the same each day. Not unbearable. Chills continue and wake up noticing after napping all day on and off must have sweats. But no consistency in fever. Trying to remember to drink water.

3.26.2021 – Pain in right arm at injection site received shot 10am now 2:13 pm

3.28.2021 – Muscle, joint, and stomach better than yesterday; headache is the same. Headache kept me awake all night. Hydrating

9.26.2021 – Rash headache

Hypoesthesia, Vomiting and Neck pain

1.8.2021 – A little tingling and numbness ..left side mid back. Vaccine in upper left arm

1.9.2021 – Pain from injection site to neck. Tingling/numbness left upper back (injection on left shoulder). Temp only 1.5 degrees higher than normal so not clinically a fever. This has not affected my working and has so far been managed by 4 doses of ibuprofen 600 mg and 1 dose of acetaminophen. The only bizarre thing is the numbness and tingling

1.10.2021 – I checked muscle ache, but it's more numbness and tingling I'm having on upper middle left back. It's a similar feeling when novocaine is given for a dental procedure and it's wearing off so there's numbness and tingling. Still have this but it's milder

9.9.2022 – Fever, headache, coughing, nausea, vomiting Call to md for paxlovid

Muscle discomfort, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Myalgia

3.27.2021 – A little sore at injection site but not bad at all.

3.28.2021 – Muscle feels a little sore when I reach out for something or overhead but not bad.

3.29.2021 – Shoulder muscle a little sore when I move that arm backwards

3.30.2021 – Shoulder joint and arm muscle kind of hurts

4.1.2021 – Just the shoulder joint and arm muscle on the side that I got vaccinated bothers a bit but nothing unbearable.

4.9.2021 – First it was like a sore muscle in the arm that got the shot but it wasnt bad but I kept getting worse and spreading across my chest to my right side. Everything hurt inside like maybe my heart and lungs. Even into my back. Down into wrist and han Clinic thought I should see heart doctor which I did the following week.

4.29.2021 – See previous response.

9.26.2021 – Starting days after second vaccine the pain from the vaccine site has spread from my arm/shoulder to the rest of my body. Apparently it is inflammation and my doctors arent listening to me or helping-just send me to another specialist who do Doctor appointments

Skin warm, Swelling and Feeling hot

4.20.2021 – Swollen lymph node under arm, painful to touch and feels watm

4.21.2021 – Lymph gland in left armpit swollen, size of tennis ball ;it is painful and warm to touch.

4.23.2021 – Still have swollen lymph node under left arm, side I received the shot. A bit lass swollen than previously but still uncomfortable.

4.24.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left arm. Swelling is less than in past few days and no longer painful.

4.25.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left arm; swelling receding slowly.

10.18.2022 – I had Covid

Renal disorder, Tonsillar hypertrophy and Telemedicine

1.7.2021 – Mild. My tonsils were enlarged prior to the vaccine. They have become more uncomfortable and I have an MD appt tomorrow. I consider it unrelated to the vaccine.

1.8.2021 – Mild. Minor tonsil pain Telehealth with a drive thru throat swab for possible strep throat

2.2.2021 – My kidneys felt tender and aches radiated into hips

8.2.2021 – Ive been getting very bad muscle cramps in both lower legs and sometimes feet at night I am planning to make an apy

2.2.2022 – Between Feb-Sept, 2021 I had painful, intense lower leg cramps almost every night. Leg muscles twitched during the day. Possibly related to Covid vaccine? Had a head cold in January, 2022 but tested negative for Covid.

Sinus headache, Secretion discharge and Edema peripheral

2.22.2021 – Sinus headache

3.2.2021 – Heart racing

3.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

3.4.2021 – Lymph nodes very swollen in armpit and and on the right side of my body. I received the shot in my right arm.

3.5.2021 – Swollen lymph node on side where I received my Covid vaccination. My armpit is really swollen

3.6.2021 – Lymph nodes still slightly swollen on side where I got shot

11.12.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose, headaches, sore throat and coughing

11.19.2021 – Draining Mucus going into chest and chest is tight

10.29.2022 – Runny noise, loss of taste and smell, fever achy

11.13.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm pit areas. The side where I received the injection is the size of a softball. The other size of my fist. It's painful but taking ibuprofen

11.14.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under my arms. Very sore.

11.15.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under my armpit

Respiratory tract congestion and Fatigue

3.10.2021 – Symptoms came on late yesterday evening after I had checked in. Mild symptoms.

2.4.2022 – Based on my symptoms and length of illness and slow recovery 1/14-1/31. I am pretty sure I had covid. I don't have insurance, and there weren't any tests available at that time. Feeling alot better this week, back to normal schedule.

12.11.2022 – I am experiencing head and chest congestion. Attended a wedding last weekend. Slight fatigue and body aches. Had covid booster and flu shot approximately 1 week prior to the event.

Administration site pain, Alopecia and Injection site pain

5.12.2021 – Movement pain with arm

5.21.2021 – Pain throbbing upwards to my shoulder, pain in the arm where injections was administered, scheduled to see primary doctor next Thursday Doctors office visit

10.29.2021 – Pain in arm where second shot was administered continues to hurt causing pain with all movements, received cortisone shot but didn't stop the pain, have follow up with doctor and still experiencing great loss of hair

5.2.2022 – Arm hurts

Hemangioblastoma, Central nervous system lesion and Brain operation

4.14.2021 – Severe low back pain

4.17.2021 – My hands & feet are flushed (reddish)

5.25.2021 – I had Covid in January of 2021. After my 1st shot in April I had severe low back pain & red/purple blotches on my arms & legs. Also had some shortness of breath when exercising or taking stairs. After bloodwork I was told not to get 2nd shot. Went to see infectious disease specialist.

4.13.2022 – Was experiencing headaches, dizzy & off balance. MRI showed a lesion in my brain. Had a hemangio blastoma removed from my brain .

Abdominal operation, Pain of skin and Diverticulitis

1.24.2021 – Very mild soreness in the deltoid area at the injection point

2.6.2021 – Increased muscle soreness. Also some slight constipation (which seems to have resolved.).

2.17.2021 – I had laparoscopic surgery this morning for an unrelated problem.

2.18.2021 – I am recovering from abdominal surgery to which I attribute the pain. I had a negative Covid 19 virus test 2/14/21

2.19.2021 – Sequelae of laparoscopic surgery 2/17/21

2.27.2021 – Sore throat, cough, muscle/joint pain, loose stools

3.13.2021 – Starting 2 weeks ago a sore throat, dry cough and left sided scalp and neck soreness. I have not felt particularly feverish.

11.11.2022 – Severe uncomplicated diverticulitis

Arthritis, Peripheral swelling and Erythema

2.21.2021 – Usual Arthritis in knees and shoulders

8.21.2021 – Sore throat, nasal congestion and cough

10.2.2021 – Had COVID in mid July with sore throat, nasal congestion and cough for about 10 days. No fever or breathing problems or other symptoms. Had check in with (b)(6) County health dept.

10.7.2021 – Stiff and sore all over my body, weakness, chills and red swollen arm day after booster vaccine. Arm still tender and pink where vaccinated- about 5" x 2 " area. Called doctor and told to monitor for 10 days.

Cardiac pacemaker insertion, Heart rate decreased and Amnesia

4.21.2021 – Shortness of breath

4.22.2021 – Shortness of breath, decreased heart rate

4.23.2021 – Shortness of breath and low heart rate

6.1.2021 – Low heart rate. Shortness of breath. Body aches In office visit

6.8.2021 – Congestion in nose and chest, cough, chills, migraine, nausea, diarrhea, and fever

6.15.2021 – Fever, chills, sore throat, congestion, shortness of breath, blurry vision, no sense of smell or taste, constipation, body aches

5.13.2022 – Heart rate very slow which is requiring me to have get a pacemaker. Memory loss

Anosmia, Ageusia and Injection site pain

7.24.2021 – just my arm got pain but i working it out some

7.25.2021 – no every thing else good just woke up with a head ach an where they put the shot muscle is very soar

7.26.2021 – no its not as soa re as it was i feel pretty good today

1.21.2022 – i did come down with the cobic a little while ago like 5 mths ago got test test posible for cobic couldnt smell drink taste had a tirrible headach for 4 days straight took alive an i b prop to stop the headaches couldnt stop well i got to go back to

Induration, Peripheral coldness and Joint stiffness

5.11.2021 – Muscle tightness. Cold tingling sensation in legs.

5.12.2021 – Arm feels hard.

5.17.2021 – Armpit where shot was is a bit swollen and in pain when touched

5.18.2021 – Swollen armpit

7.13.2021 – Random soreness and stiffness of the joints and back and headaches are still random and almost daily.

9.9.2021 – Tiredness, nausea, small headaches here and there, sternum pain and back pain, feeling weak too and loss of appetite

12.8.2021 – Cold symptoms and I once had everything taste rotten for a day

Abnormal loss of weight, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Bronchiectasis

2.8.2021 – Difficulty breathing. Im also pregnant and have Crohns disease.

2.23.2021 – I broke my leg and had to have surgery. surgery

3.8.2021 – I'm also 36wks pregnant

3.29.2021 – migraines, body pain

6.7.2021 – Severe fatigue

9.6.2021 – Back pain, joint pain in legs, foot pain both feet

3.8.2022 – Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, crohn's flare colonoscopy and upper endoscopy, MRI, steroid injection in spine

5.12.2022 – Constipation

5.13.2022 – Sore throat

5.21.2022 – I have covid

5.27.2022 – Covid positive

7.31.2022 – uterine polyps, weight loss, fainting ultrasound, surgery

10.3.2022 – Seizures, major weight loss >100lbs unexplained, fainting spells

10.4.2022 – seizures

10.10.2022 – vision impairments, lots of nail (finger and toe) peeling and pain problems?

10.14.2022 – nasal drip, flu like symptoms, sore throat, abdoman pain, sinus pressure, nausea and gagging to point of vomit,

11.11.2022 – paroxysmal attacks getting much worse

Respiratory tract irritation, Abortion spontaneous and Axillary mass

2.17.2021 – Menstruation (tiredness not likely related to vaccine)

2.21.2021 – Lump in underarm on arm where vaccine was injected (lymph node?)

3.12.2021 – Irritation of lungs, mild labored breathing, yesterday experienced lots of fogginess

3.13.2021 – Difficulty breathing

4.17.2021 – Abnormal menstruated cycle since vaccination with negative pregnancy tests.

12.8.2021 – Early period with heavy bleeding

2.17.2022 – Cough, congestion, sinus infection.

11.15.2022 – Pregnancy and miscarriage at 8 weeks

Depressed mood, Arthritis and Limb discomfort

2.17.2021 – Very warm feeling off and on

3.10.2021 – Sudden stiff neck starting yesterday and today and periodically flashes of a hot feeling within my body.

4.14.2021 – Discomfort in kidney and back pain

4.28.2021 – Knee discomfort . Periods of sharp head pain periodically. Feeling a little depressed for no reason for about 4 days and then it lifted.

6.16.2021 – Discomfort from the lower back to all the way to both my legs.

9.15.2021 – Body aches all over and very tired lately

Impaired driving ability, Loss of consciousness and Diarrhea

2.25.2021 – I was repeatedly dizzy after my second vaccination. Approximately 1.5 hrs after that vaccination, I passed out and was woken by a woman who found me laying against my car steering wheel with the horn going off. (I had pulled over due to feeling dizzy). Dizziness and lightheadedness passed after about 5 hours. Fever, aches and fatigue followed and lasted about 24 hours. Then I felt fine. I did not receive this survey until several days after my second vaccination, and it only asks about thr previous 24 hour period. So I thought I would report it in this field..

3.11.2021 – Diarrhea

8.19.2021 – Diarrhea lasting about 2 weeks -- believed to be associated with Celiac Disease

4.6.2022 – Cold like symptoms.

Pulmonary congestion, Hypersensitivity and Lymph node pain

4.10.2021 – After my first injection, I had diarrhea. I had my 2nd Moderna vaccine on April 8th. So far so good.

4.21.2021 – I have other health issues separate from the vaccine. So it is not easy to discern if what I am feeling is from the vaccine or from a different health issue. .

4.27.2021 – allergy symptoms. running nose, sligbt lung congestion

5.24.2021 – Sometimes the lymphnodes in my neck are a little tender to the touch. They are a little swollen, but it comes and goes.

10.17.2021 – Non-covid 19 related Surgery