Their Stories

Injection site mass, Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual disorder

7.23.2021 – Severe menstral cramps

7.29.2021 – Abnormal menstruation. Experienced extreme fatigue and body aches for 5 days post vax. Symptoms became lessen slowly every day, but i am still not back to where i was pre vax. Intense flare up of dysautonomia and other autoimmune issues post vax.

8.6.2021 – severe injection site pain with large swollen lump that is extremely painful with touched or moved

8.8.2021 – Menstrual cramps though no where near my period

Enterobiasis, Kidney infection and Cough

2.17.2021 – I had a reaction to my most recent allergy shot. I don't know that this was related to the covid vaccine but it was a significant reaction. ER was recommended but I did not end up going because the 2nd benadryl and albuterol controlled symptoms

5.7.2021 – Cough, pinworms, kidney infection Went to ED for cough and fever. They found kidney infection. Treated with antibiotics. Still feel sick and still coughing.

Eyelids pruritus, Flushing and Erythema

3.19.2021 – Flushed red face 20 mins after getting 1st vaccine. Tingling in left hand (shot arm) continues. For 2 wks had pins and needles randomly over my body, but now subsided with use of 3 antihistamines prescribed by my neurologist. MCAS related wonders dr?

3.25.2021 – Pin pricks

4.14.2021 – Minor tingling of left hand and feeling of pins-and-needles prickles all over.

4.21.2021 – Left hand tingly and numb at finger tips.

3.24.2022 – Very Itchy eyelids and skin

5.5.2022 – Slightly itchy

5.7.2022 – Itchiness

5.9.2022 – Itchy eyelids

5.30.2022 – Itchiness especially on an area on arm and eyelids

Cardiac failure congestive, Balance disorder and Somnolence

1.17.2021 – Felt feverish, temp was only 97.3

1.21.2021 – This morning when I got up about 6am I was having trouble breathing. This was like my CHF problem I have been having the past 10 months. I took my mastic and other meds and by noon I felt better. The rest of the d

1.22.2021 – Tiredness

1.23.2021 – Breathing

2.6.2021 – Friday morning I felt feverish, but had no fever. For the last 5 days I would start coughing for about 3-5 minutes, felt like a throat irritation, then it would go away, but it keeps coming back about 2 or 3 times a day.

2.13.2021 – I am on Lasic for CHF and breathing problems. This week the systems were more pronounced in the evenings. But I would feel better after taking the lasic pill. I have had this CHF since April.

2.20.2021 – On Thursday I had a feverish feeling but no temp. Also my joints were aching and I felt bad

2.21.2021 – Dizziness after sitting, unbalancing feeling, usually Waite a few seconds or move slower.

2.23.2021 – Tiredness, took a nap which lasted 3 hours. Very unusual for me.

3.1.2021 – On sat I felt a little feverish. But ok now.

3.8.2021 – Shortness of breath. Not sure if related to covid shot.

3.22.2021 – Low energy, wanting to nap a lot.

3.29.2021 – Hard bowel movement.

5.17.2021 – Dizziness, tightness of my chest due I think to my congested heart failure. Im taking Lasic, (water pill), for it.

2.15.2022 – Congested heart failure

Epistaxis, Injection site warmth and Hypersensitivity

3.28.2021 – Sore throat

4.15.2021 – I had a hot to the touch red spot appear where the injection site was on my arm and it was itchy and painful if pressed I am friends with a doctor and nurse and I was told it was called COVID arm

4.23.2021 – Received shot on 4/22. I felt a Rapid heart beat 30 mins after shot lasted all the way until 10:43 on 4/23

5.6.2021 – Chills and stuffy nose

5.27.2021 – Sore throat, stuffy/bloody nose bad allergies

6.5.2021 – Since May 16th Ive been having sudden nose bleeds

Nervousness, Cardiac flutter and Rash macular

1.31.2021 – Had a Tachycardia episode 103 bpm 3-4 mins

2.1.2021 – 10 red spots lower abdomen poison oak maybe

2.3.2021 – spots got larger and redder but have stopped itching

2.4.2021 – My lower abdominal sports are still there but no longer itch. Are not as red and seems to be getting better

2.5.2021 – Spots are showing signs of going away

2.6.2021 – Spots are going away

2.20.2021 – Slight headache

2.25.2021 – Elevated blood pressure

9.12.2021 – Felt shaky today, yesterday late abdominal cramps

9.24.2021 – Irregular heartbeats, fluttering in middle of chest. Weird sensation waking me up during the night.

8.5.2022 – Many episode of diarrhea.

11.19.2022 – Dizzy

Decreased appetite, Sneezing and Rhinorrhea

3.6.2021 – Muscle and joint pain is normal for me. I had major lumbar surgery and spinal fusion. I have 2 rods, 8 screws, and 3 cages implanted. It was diagnosed by my pain management doctor as failed back surgery syndrome. I also have nerve pain on my left side, for which I had a lumbar epidural done on February 10, 2021. This was exactly 3 weeks before my 1st dose of the Pfizer vaccine. My doctor said I should be fine to be vaccinated in 2 wks, but 3 wks would be better. I also have painful hip and knees due to arthritis. I thought I should mention this to you.

3.8.2021 – Lack of appetite

11.17.2021 – Sneezing Runny nose Cough

Pharyngeal disorder, Injection site reaction and Ear infection

1.8.2021 – Period was very heavy day of shot and next day, today seems to be going back to normal

1.9.2021 – Period doesn't usually last this long but is slowly going back to normal flow today.

1.13.2021 – Right side neck and ear pain

3.4.2021 – Pain and swelling is under arms

3.13.2021 – This happened with the first shot but my period after the shot was extremely heavy.

4.10.2021 – Fatigue, cramping and very heavy flow (not a normal monthly occurrence for me)

2.27.2022 – Sinus and ear infection (treated), then exposed to a person w/COVID and w/in 3 days had what seemed like full blown strep throat s/s

Middle insomnia, Quarantine and Night sweats

3.8.2021 – All though I am feeling fine, I woke up soaked in sweat last night. This is not at all normal for me.

3.23.2021 – Dizziness.

3.31.2021 – The injection site is warmer than the rest of my arm.

4.1.2021 – Slight dull headache.

4.6.2021 – I am currently Covid Positive and am quarantined. I had to have a Covid test due to an upcoming medical procedure and it popped positive

4.13.2021 – I found that the shot flared my Inflammatory Bowel Disease and I had to get antibiotics to control the flare up. Colonoscopy to find what was wrong.

Coronary artery bypass, Decreased appetite and Injection site pain

4.13.2021 – I got the shot at 10 am, it didn't hurt until 5pm, and I haven't had an appetite since yesterday around noon.

4.14.2021 – My appetite came back after 27 hours.

5.11.2021 – The pain has been less than the first shot, i still lost my appetite but omly for about 15 hours this time.

5.31.2021 – It was weird. I was driving, i put my arm on the back of the passenger seat, and there was pain in the injection site. The second injection was May 10th, today is the 31st. I haven't had pain since the 11th.

5.2.2022 – Triple Bypass February 1st

Psoriasis and Arthralgia

1.13.2021 – Having a psoriasis exacerbation ,noted few days ago

1.29.2021 – Have new spots of psoriasis

2.9.2021 – Psoriasis outbreak and having joint pain Dermatology/PCP

2.16.2021 – Joint pain /psoriasis outbreak

2.23.2021 – Joint pain and psoriasis outbreak PCP/dermatologist

3.4.2021 – Psoriasis has flare up and getting new spots every day , a lot of joint pain

3.9.2021 – Joint pain and psoriasis

10.5.2021 – Psoriasis flare out on my arms Moderate Dermatologist

10.21.2021 – New onset of psoriasis Dermatologist

9.28.2022 – Flare on psoriasis

Endothelial dysfunction, Helicobacter gastritis and Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

3.21.2021 – Rapid heart rate, palpitations

3.22.2021 – Rapid heart rate

3.23.2021 – Tinnitus

3.30.2021 – Terrible headaches Some rapid heart rate Chest tightness Bloodwork

4.6.2021 – Rapid heart rateHeadaches Neurologist, cardiologist

4.13.2021 – Dizzy

4.15.2021 – Chest pain, dizzy

4.17.2021 – Chest pain

4.25.2021 – Chest pain and palpitations

5.4.2021 – Acid reflux More chest pain Cardiologist

5.26.2021 – Headaches Cardiologist and neurologist again

7.13.2021 – Palpitations DizzinessRapid heart rate Long covid clinic

4.11.2022 – Pots Chest pain Headaches Random sore throat Endothelial dysfunction

Injection site reaction, Tenderness and Injection site bruising

4.28.2021 – pain akin to moderate bruise or shingles vaccine around site (expected)

4.29.2021 – very dull ache around the injection site

5.2.2021 – some minor issues, but more likely from the usual seasonal

5.3.2021 – though had cardio CT scan today (tracing dye)

4.11.2022 – site: 2nd day sore with movement, 3rd mildly sore when pressed

4.12.2022 – site still mildly tender but only when pressed

4.13.2022 – site is now likened to a mild bruise

10.11.2022 – ad for pain, mildly sore on contact

10.12.2022 – soreness at site is fairly dull when pressed, otherwise virtually unnoticeable

Body temperature increased, Bronchitis and Abdominal pain

3.22.2021 – I had moderate to severe abdominal pain and diarrhea the day after my 2nd shot. After my 1st shot, the only side effect I had had was mild soreness at the vaccination site for one day after the shot.

4.26.2021 – Aver mild feverish feeling on April 24. It lasted about one hour.

9.13.2021 – July 25 began flu symptoms. No temp above 98.7. Covid-19 test at CVS pharmacy-NEGATIVE. Symptoms end Aug. 14. Mild bronchitis symptoms began Aug. 16-23. COVID-19 test Aug. 18-Negative.

3.15.2022 – Elevated temperature, tiredness, and sore throat.

Somnolence, Hypertension and Hyperhidrosis

2.5.2021 – I have davf frequent HA are common

2.6.2021 – Typical HA with my hypertension and DAVF

2.9.2021 – HA most likely from (b)(6)

2.25.2021 – Feverish a few days ago I didnt check it. I took Tylenol and havent felt that way since.

3.5.2021 – (b)(6), DAVF, Hypertension, hx Bilateral PE.

3.6.2021 – Diaphoresis several times Thur and fri not right now

3.7.2021 – Slept really late no symptoms now

3.25.2021 – Fatigue

10.28.2021 – ED visit 10/26 HA and very difficult to control hypertension probably not related to Moderna booster.

10.30.2021 – HA most likely related to DAVF or frequent Migraines not vaccine.

Pharyngitis streptococcal, Hypoesthesia oral and Paresthesia oral

4.8.2021 – Numbness/tingling in my tongue and throat irritation

4.9.2021 – Very sore itchy throat since the vaccine, numbness still on the tip of my tongue and cough

4.10.2021 – Very sore irritated throat, cough, wheezing and itchy skin.

4.11.2021 – Still have numbness on the very tip of my tongue and a sore irritated throat

4.12.2021 – Very sore, itchy throat and cough

4.13.2021 – I went to urgent care and they said I have strep throat, ironically, symptoms begin immediately following the first dose of the vaccine

4.14.2021 – Still recovering from strep throat

Salivary gland pain, Hemorrhage urinary tract and Salivary gland enlargement

3.17.2021 – My symptoms are from the morning, this afternoon I am feeling much better and temp is back to normal

3.20.2021 – I did pass a blood clot in my urine last night (i do have a hx of kidney stones)

3.22.2021 – Last night i was quite cold , my husband was surprised to find me with space heater and blanket

4.5.2021 – My salivary glands became swollen and painful to the point I thought I was having dental problems, it resolved its self and I am fine now

Alopecia, Lymph node pain and Back pain

3.31.2021 – These symptoms began last night around 8pm and worsened throughout the evening. Woke up today and still very achy and headache all day today until about 7pm.

4.1.2021 – Mostly lower back pain and headache starting from 8pm the day of the injection straight through until today at about 2pm. Feeling mostly back to normal since then.

9.23.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under left armpit since 9/16. Going to doctor to check for infection as they hurt all day and night. Pending an appointment; not heard back from doctors office.

Induration, Nodule and Lip swelling

3.2.2021 – My lips were a tiny bit puffy and numb for about 2 hours. Fine now.

3.7.2021 – Cough and runny nose, probably allergy related due to blooming trees in our area

3.8.2021 – Still have cough and runny nose (allergy related)

3.9.2021 – Continuation of allergy issues

3.16.2021 – Itchy rash at injection site and hard lump in arm. This started about a week after injection. Still itchy but no lump and rash is barely visible. I take 5 kinds of allergy meds. I think this would have been worse had I not been taking the meds.

3.23.2021 – A little bit of tingling in my lips

3.24.2021 – Woke up at 2am with a splitting headache, nausea, achiness, fever alternating with chills. Have taken ibuprofen 2x today and am feeling some better. Still fever of 99.1F

12.7.2022 – Mild tingling in lips (common for me with vaccinations).

12.9.2022 – Slight swelling in lymph glands in armpit of injection site.

12.28.2022 – Very loose cough in upper respiratory system. Slight fever, under 100, feeling better after 2 days. Took two COVID tests -negative. Treating with Robitussin.

Injection site rash, Peripheral swelling and Erythema

1.30.2021 – The rash spreads from the injection site partway down my upper arm

2.7.2021 – Swollen arm above-elbow, red rash and itch continued from January 30 to February second. These symptoms have subsided except for occasional itch.

5.5.2022 – A bout of vertigo Tuesday 5.3.22 with serious dizziness and nausea. It has settled. Hard to believe this is about the booster

10.20.2022 – Nasal congestion, some coughing, some sneezing and runny nose. I'm calling this a cold

Dysphonia, Blood pressure increased and Sinus disorder

2.15.2021 – Two days after injection swelling redness, itching

2.24.2021 – Fatigue, sinus, blood pressure, bladder, hoarseness. 1st shot arm swelled for 3 days. Got over Covid mid January got shot February 3 rd. Felt crappy since. Worried about overkill on antibodies with 2 Nd shot March 7 th. Talking to Dr. residual affec

3.11.2021 – Fatigue since getting Covid and two shots. Dont feel normal yet

3.13.2021 – Blood pressure has been up since Covid

Pericarditis, Dermatitis contact and Atrial fibrillation

10.26.2021 – 6 hr AFIB episode. This happened days 4,5 and 7 after the 2nd shot. Cardiologist said vaccine caused inflammation around my heart. She said her the 3rd shot. Extra AFIB episodes are less risky to me than COVID per cardiologist.

6.8.2022 – No

6.11.2022 – Minor AFIB episode yesterday after my last check in. It may or may not be related to the vaccine but I have experienced AFIB episodes with the last two shots. This one was very minor and could have been fun another issue.

9.19.2022 – I actually had these symptoms after my check in yesterday.

10.5.2022 – Contact dermatitis that caused a rash. I don't know what I touched or how I got it but it's probably not related to the vaccine.

Hypothyroidism

3.28.2021 – Symptoms already were caused by my conditions, feel no worse today or anything from the shot

4.2.2021 – Likely to do with my previous diagnoses

5.28.2021 – It's from my previous Neutropenia and weight loss but I'm getting tests for it. Nothing abnormal and was happening before vaccine. Regular Dr appointments. Has been happening for longer than vaccine. GP, (found out I have hypothyroidism too), Gastroenterologist soon, Oncologist, Neurologist, abdominal CT scan to be had soon. Not to do with shot.

Irritable bowel syndrome, Viral infection and Gastrointestinal disorder

12.19.2020 – Allergies

12.31.2020 – Feeling Itchy all over more frequently, but could be Texas weather and regular allergies.

1.9.2021 – Back and shoulder pain not normal

1.11.2021 – Back and shoulder never had before

7.8.2021 – Was sick with virus but not COVID. Coughing for a week and a half Trouble breathing first night because of so much congestion.

10.3.2021 – Allergies sinus likely

11.1.2021 – Digestive problems went to doc and they think it's IBS not sure if related to vaccine but have had this for a few months now

Cardiac murmur, Injected limb mobility decreased and Sputum discolored

1.6.2021 – None as yet; i just received Dose # 2 about 30 minutes ago (@ 2:45 pm PST) - very slight stinging at site only for a couple minutes & gone now -so I will monitor myself throughout the rest of the day. I would like to report that re: Dose #1 of my PfizerBiontech Vaccine, received on 12-16-20, that I had no adverse reactions or side effects; mild to moderate muscle soreness at the injection site only was all that I experienced. I had the injection (Dose #1) in my R arm (my dominant arm); @ 4 hours afterward had mild arm discomfort, by 10 hours post-injection I took some ibuprofen for moderate arm muscle discomfort, & felt fine the next day. No repercussions or side effects noted from 12/16/20 through 1/6/21 from Dose # 1.

1.16.2021 – The only symptoms I experienced were 22-32 hours post- vaccine#2 ( which I reported already in a typed answer, last week). On 1/6/21 I received Pfizer Biontech Covid-19 Vaccine #2 Dose. 1/6/21 rest of the day had sore arm (muscle soreness at injection site only) for rest of day. On 1/7/21, about 22 hours post-vaccine, I experienced moderate to severe muscle aches/joint pain at lower back (worst), hips (2nd worst), knees (3rd worst) & ankles (4th worst); I also experienced chills concurrently with joint pain/muscles aches. These symptoms, starting 1/7/21, lasted for @ 10 hours & had subsided by midnight on 1/7/21. Ibuprofen really helped the symptoms, which were gone by 1/8/21. In all, I was symptomatic from the 22nd through the 32nd hour post-vaccine #2, then ok. No history of any allergies to foods or meds, no previously notable vaccine reactions or adverse effects to other vaccines in past.

1.20.2021 – Yesterday (morning of 1/19) I woke up and felt like I was holding my breath all night, and like there was an icy lump under my sternum. No respiratory distress, no fever but I had the chills on 1/18 & 1/19. Today i am ok

1.8.2022 – End of December (last 10 days of month or so) had intermittent, severe cold-like/upper respiratory symptoms such as stuffy/runny nose, sinus pressure & headache. Sore throat only 2 days, no SOB. From 12/30/21 - 1/2/22 symptoms peaked then dissipated.

6.29.2022 – Very sick for 2 weeks in April 2022, prior to my booster 6/2/22: L earache/temp 102.3/sore throat/chills x 2 days, then major fatigue, malaise, sore throat, cough for next week. Following that first week, cough with chest discomfort x 2 more weeks.

12.3.2022 – I was very sick for @ 9 days from 11/20/22-11/28/22 with sore throat & fever x 3 days, head congestion/sneezing/runny & stuffy nose, malaise, and persistent, lingering, respiratory symptoms for these days. Neg Covid & Flu A & B on home & clinic tests (neg) prior 2 2 other family members were neg for Covid (1 on home Binax, other tested at quick care) but same symptoms. PLEASE SEE LAST QUESTION: There should be option for " Unsure" & then a box to free-text & explain. What @ booster? Suspicious.

Abdominal pain, Edema peripheral and Fatigue

2.14.2021 – Just tired

3.12.2021 – I did have armpit sweeping 2 days ago I didnt thing to report. I did advise my dock and they said I was fine and to use ice and ibuprofen

4.11.2021 – New random abdominal pain on Friday. I went to the hospital but they could t figure out what was wrong. Normal ctscan and pelvis ultrasound

4.18.2021 – Random abdominal pain a week ago Friday. I went to the doctor but nothing was found to be an issue and the pain stopped. No idea what it was.

9.7.2021 – Severe headache since 9/1. The headache isnt as bad today. Son caught something and was sick last week. I think Im fighting it.

Cyst rupture, Cyst and Cholelithiasis

4.15.2021 – Bad cough and chest pain

4.17.2021 – chest coughing

4.26.2021 – Swollen Lymph nodes and pain

5.3.2021 – Swelling of the lymph nodes have in multiple places with pain groin and underarm in both the left side of body

5.10.2021 – Yes lymph nodes didnt go down hurt really bad and continued to swell and are hard

5.17.2021 – I have developed more clusters of cyst

5.24.2021 – Constant break through bleeding with menstrual cycle. Also cycle time between each cycle has decreased comes way before its supposed too , and when it does another lymph node swells I. Groin area

7.12.2021 – Inflamed lymph nodes that never went away from last shot currently being treated with meds

10.11.2021 – Cyst rupture, gallstones,pain in lower left abdomen,Emergency gallbladder removal Surgery

4.12.2022 – Pain in lower left side of stomach where pulse is located

Injection site warmth, Injection site swelling and Influenza like illness

5.17.2022 – On the 8th day after I got my 4th vaccine, I noticed a bump of about 1.5 inches in diameter at the site of the shot. It is still there today. The bump has a slightly higher temperature than its surroundings. There is no pain, just a little itchy.

5.25.2022 – I still have a Covid arm, the condition of which hasn't improved for two weeks.

6.2.2022 – A bump developed on my shoulder around the location where the vaccine injection was made. A friend, who is a retired physician, examined it. She said that the vaccine was wrongly injected into my shoulder bursa.

8.2.2022 – Flu-like symptoms: sore throat, coughs, low fever, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting (once).

Photophobia, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Muscle tightness

4.9.2021 – as far as the headache it seems like a sensitivity to light kinda deal i was fine until i had to take the garbage out and the sun was in my face, also with all the other symptoms its only on the side i got my injection on like my left shoulder has some pain but my right one is fine same with the abdominal pain its only like from armpit to middle of my ribs its kinda sore

4.10.2021 – again with light sensitivity. no headache or any symptoms today just when i open my window or turn up the brightness on my phone it just feels brighter than it really is.

4.13.2021 – im finding bruises all over the arm i got the shot in

1.28.2022 – bad headaches, tightness in my chest and back, along with feeling really tired

Injection site atrophy, Atrophy and Skin indentation

3.2.2021 – My asthma is mildly noticeable but not bad

3.16.2021 – Reappearance of bigger, raised red spot at injection site. Painful and itchy. Getting better after 3 days

3.23.2021 – Mild dizziness

3.25.2021 – Strong body order coming from the arm pit of the arm i recieved the vaccine in (right)

3.28.2021 – Yes, i have a dent where i recieved my first shot (left arm). I suspect atrophy and that it goes away in 3 months.

4.6.2021 – There's a dent in my first vaccine arm. Pretty big. Maybe atrophy? It feels like it's getting bigger

4.27.2021 – Some reoccurring pain in my first injection site. Still have a good sized dent there as well

5.4.2021 – Still have some pain in my first injection site, a little worse this week, and still have a dent from it