Their Stories

Nausea, Nasopharyngitis and Pyrexia

4.17.2021 – APPROXIMATELY 2.5 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST VACCINE DOSE, I BECAME QUITE SICK. VERY NAUSEOUS AND EXTREME FATIGUE AND VERY BAD HEADACHE.

4.30.2021 – Headaches, cold symptoms, sore throat

5.14.2021 – About 2 weeks after my first vaccine and about 1.5 weeks after my 2nd vaccine, I became quite ill. Headache, extreme fatigue and nausea. The same occurred for my 26 year old son. However, he also had fever. For both of us, this lasted 4-5 days.

4.16.2022 – Dizzy, nauseous, tired

Retinal vein occlusion, Cerebrovascular accident and Visual impairment

4.16.2021 – My eyesight got suddenly worse and looking at my eye compared to last visit, my eye doctor thinks I had a stroke. Could be related to diabetes ... the specialist says the vein going from the eye is blocked. With treatment, my eyesight should improve. Went to see the ophthalmologist and then a retinal specialist

10.31.2021 – I have a cold

4.23.2022 – Extremely tired. Some diarrhea

5.11.2022 – Itchy eyes, runny nose. I believe it is allergies

Injection site rash, Edema peripheral and Injection site pruritus

5.1.2021 – I got a rash on my arm near the injection site 8 days after I received my first dose. The rash felt hot, itchy, and tight. It was worse/the same on Day 9, then improved each subsequent day. The rash was completely gone by Day 13.

12.6.2021 – My armpit lymph nodes feel swollen (only of the arm where I got my booster shot)

9.12.2022 – Swollen armpit on same side of body where booster shot was given

9.13.2022 – My left armpit lymph nodes are still swollen. (I received my booster on the left arm.

9.14.2022 – Lymph nodes of left armpit (same arm where I received booster shot) feels sensitive to the touch

Frequent bowel movements, Flank pain and Abdominal distension

3.19.2021 – Something I didnt really think about today is that ive been constipated and had much more frequent bowel movements since Monday

4.4.2021 – Sharp pain on my right side

5.8.2021 – Skin around vaccination site is itchy & a little red.

7.3.2021 – Slight fever (100.5), chills, muscle/joint pain, headache for 3-4 days with diarrhea & queasy stomach for 4 additional days. Dr said it was a virus and did not advise a COVID test. Symptoms completely cleared after 8 days.

1.7.2022 – Headache, insomnia, gas

10.28.2022 – Gastrointestinal issues-some vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation. 24 hr nurse line

Diabetic neuropathy, Dysuria and Heart rate decreased

3.15.2021 – A bit lightheaded

3.16.2021 – Pain on right side (may be muscle ache/pain), can feel it during urinating but alone sometimes as well

3.17.2021 – Less aches and very minor aches in left forearm (arm shot was given) and upper left chest muscle aches ). I forgot to mention at night of 3/15 injection, I experienced frequent urinating (every 15 minutes for about two hours). But that went away and hasnt happened since.

3.18.2021 – Some muscle aches, but I dont think theyre related to the vaccine since I had them before the shot.

4.19.2021 – My diabetic peripheral neuropathy seemed to get worse after getting both shots. It seems to be a bit better today, but I also have taken a double dose of gabapentin at night that was prescribed to me.

4.26.2021 – Fatigue, muscle & joint aches, lightheaded, chest discomfort, peripheral neuropathy, constipation. I went to Doctor today for lab work. We dont think its related to COVID or the vaccine shots at this time.

5.17.2021 – Fatigue and lightheaded

7.5.2021 – Lightheaded, dizzy, very low heart rates

10.4.2021 – Low heart rate. Sometimes brain fog, dizziness & lightheaded, fatigue and slight loss of balance while walking. Primary doctor office visit.

4.5.2022 – Moderate back, side & stomach pain (CT Scan was negative), peripheral neuropathy in left thigh moderate to severe, but seems to be dissipating now Doctor office visit & hospital out patient CR Scan

6.14.2022 – Neuropathy in left thigh that only now is starting to dissipate Tendinitis in left elbow

12.14.2022 – Aches and pains in chest, shoulders and rib area. Moderate but not severe pain. Lasted about 2 weeks or so.

Peripheral coldness, Gait disturbance and Feeling cold

3.27.2021 – Fingers felt frozen, knuckles sore, very cold, needed two blankets and hot pad to warm up.

10.4.2021 – I have fibromyalgia, so it is sometimes hard to distinguish where the pain comes from.

11.14.2021 – I have fibro and arthritis and no matter how hard i try to keep it under control, my aches get worse and worse. I can hardly walk because of hip pain and knee pain and a failed knee replacement. I don't know if covid had made this worse or not.

4.16.2022 – Dry mouth

10.2.2022 – Leg cramps but they are probably from housework.

Scab, Herpes zoster and Pruritus

3.5.2021 – Had rash almost like shingles on the opposite arm on day 2 after shot 2.

3.6.2021 – Still have a straight line rash on the back of the opposite arm, now starting to itch more. The small shingles-like spot is scabbed over.

3.7.2021 – Hoping to get some cream for the rash.

4.12.2021 – Illness, getting covid tested tomorrow.Slight cough, sniffles, congested. Just not feeling well in general.

10.24.2021 – Minor runny nose and minor cough, could be change of weather but might get tested in case

Weight bearing difficulty, Cerebrovascular accident and Dysphonia

1.14.2021 – Mild Deepening of voice (not lost but an octave lower) not a sore throat tho

1.15.2021 – No more hoarse throat/voice but had difficulty sleeping

1.29.2021 – Diarrhea on Mon into Tues morning 1/26/21. Not sure if it was due to starting iron supplement, seafood the evening before or lagging from vaccine. He has had no other symptom before/after. Not able to sleep while symptoms were present

2.26.2021 – Legs were very weak, not able to move/support weight to stand early this morning, slid to floor after bathroom trip at 4am, could not get back into bed without assistance. Legs mobility/some strength returned by around 4pm, still not back to normal strength

3.5.2021 – Stroke, in hospital since Monday. Discharging to acute rehab hopefully today. Went to ER, admitted for observation/treatment

3.12.2021 – Diarrhea last night.

Dry mouth, Swelling and Hypersensitivity

3.17.2021 – I suffer with headaches and joint pain so Im not sure if its from the vaccine or if its just daily aches and pains

3.21.2021 – I just havent been feeling good today Ive got a sore throat & ear ache

3.22.2021 – Ive had a headache for a couple of days but thats about it .

4.6.2021 – Ive gotten an allergic reaction to something so Im not feeling good at all but I dont think that it would be the vaccine though ? . Ive got a doctors appointment for Thursday so Ill hopefully know something after that .

4.13.2021 – Ive had a severe rash on my arm and Ive went to the doctor & to get a shot , otc medicines & a lot of pain from it .

4.15.2021 – My leg muscles are very sore and the injection site is very sore , red & very swelled . Ive been getting a few chills but I dont know if its related to the vaccine or not . My body muscles are somewhat sore also . Im allergic to an ingredient in the tetanus & flu vaccines so I sometimes have a delayed reaction to them so Im sure that I will get some side affects in a day or so .

4.16.2021 – Its still really red & swollen and its seems to be go under my arm like in a circle I guess youd say its painful to raise my arm but I hoping that it just goes away soon .

4.17.2021 – Its a lot better today its just swollen , sort of red , & itchy but I can tell a big difference today from yesterday .

5.26.2021 – The only thing thats different is that I chronic dry mouth its terrible but other than that everything is ok

7.14.2021 – Severe dry mouth its awful but other than that Im still here .

Glaucoma, Feces soft and Hypothyroidism

3.3.2021 – I had a mild sore throat that resolved after several hours without treatment.

3.10.2021 – General malaise, fatigue, mild sore throat, stuffy nose, mild muscle aches, no fever or other symptoms. Lasted approx. 24 hours and resolved without treatment.

3.17.2021 – I had upper respiratory symptoms, including a sore throat, for a couple of days, most likely due to known allergies. I did not have a fever.

2.3.2022 – I have been experiencing fatigue and was found to significantly reduced thyroid activity.

5.19.2022 – I had test results a few months ago indicate hypothyroidism, but a TSH test a couple of weeks ago was normal. Intermittent arrhythmia under investigation. I have a mild sore throat x4 days, probably from sinusitis. I haven't done a COVID test.

9.27.2022 – Sore throat, nasal congestion, sinus pressure

10.4.2022 – Sore throat, nasal congestion, general malaise for several days. Probably a cold and/or a sinus infection. Symptoms have now resolved.

11.1.2022 – Mild abdominal cramping and soft stools.

Pruritus and Rash

5.6.2021 – Developed a head to toe rash. Doctors assume its from taking cephalexin however rash didnt develop until 2 days after my last dose of antibiotic. Got a kenalog injection on n Monday and rash is fading but still visible. Itching persists

6.2.2022 – I am in the process of working with university of (b)(6) Rhuematologists to figure out my autoimmune condition. I have hashimotos hypothyroidism and was diagnosed with SEL 9 years ago. Current results indicate it's probably not lupus.

Hyperthyroidism, Syncope and Tremor

4.21.2021 – Rash is slowly getting larger but doesnt itch

4.22.2021 – lightheaded

4.27.2021 – Rash was almost completely gone then came back

5.17.2021 – It could be anxiety related, but I fainted briefly with zero respiratory issues and it improved.

5.18.2021 – Uncontrollable shaking that went away

12.11.2021 – brief period of these symptoms and then mostly just tired

12.12.2021 – Got my period one week early immediately after vaccine which is unusual for my cycle as I'm pretty regular.

12.17.2021 – I have had tinnitus since I got the shot, but just assumed it was stress. It's gradually reduced since

12.24.2021 – I had rapid heartbeat and tinnitus for a while, but I was checked at the ER and they couldn't find anything wrong. Still not sure why it happened, but I'm thinking it's not related to the vaccine if no myocarditis or clot was found

1.7.2022 – Went to the ER again 175bpm. They did a ct scan, ruled out pulmonary embolism. They suspect hyperthyroidism. I still don't think the vaccine caused this, but if there are other cases of it triggering hyperthyroidism it's worth noting.

Mobility decreased, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

2.2.2021 – My arm has been hurting from day 1, shoulder always aching and some days to painful to raise my arm

2.9.2021 – Really bad shoulder pain still like in the joint and lots of fatigue Pcp

2.16.2021 – Went to doctor for left shoulder/ joint pains

2.23.2021 – Headache

3.3.2021 – Left arm still hurt really bad from 1st shot

4.7.2021 – My left shoulder from shot #1 hurt really bad all the time. Most days I'm not able to raise it and some days it hurt so bad i have to stop whatever I'm doing and sit till it stop.

Chest discomfort

3.16.2021 – Upon reflection, at the 82-hour mark (Saturday evening, March 13), I experienced overall body aches and pains that were so intense that I took an Aleve tablet (which was the first time in years). I am fortunate enough that I seldom take any pain medication.

3.31.2021 – A little bit of upper-body "tightness" across both shoulders and chest which I have never experienced before with any other vaccination or inoculation. Symptoms disappeared about two hours after jab.

Dissociation, Hepatic pain and Pallor

1.16.2021 – Yesterday, january 15, is when i received tge first shot. I signed up for this survey immediateky while waiting the 15 minutes pist shot. AFTER i respinded to rbis survey yesterday, at around the 12-minute post shot mark, i experienced. MILD tingling and swelling of both lips and tongue, mild dizziness. My arms felt detached from my body as if floating. It took about 20 minutes for these symptoms to subside. I felt like i had been hit wirh a baseball bat all over for about 20 hours. Injection site very sore and aching. Today. January 16, body aches nearly gone and soreness in arm is mild.ot

1.17.2021 – Left armput feels a little swollen. Shot was given in left deltoid.

2.12.2021 – No allergic reaction so far like i had with with first shot. I had my second shot today at 2:15 p.m. mild chills coming and going as i write this but no fever based on my foreheaf thermometer.

2.13.2021 – This is just awful. Feel like im being stabbed all over since 9::00 last night. Ringing in ears. cant sleep im in so much pain. Pounding on top of head. Ibuprofen doesnt touch it.

2.14.2021 – Spleen aches, headache with light sensitivity ongoing, muscle spasms--very mild and infrequent. Dizzy. Weak. Keep crying and i dont know why. Lower abdominal pain.

2.15.2021 – Dizzy, brain fog... Both mild.

2.16.2021 – Dizzyness nonstop, pale complexion, nausea is intermittent and fleeting when present. My luver still aches.

2.17.2021 – Weird rash above right knee, doesnt itch

2.18.2021 – Fatigue is deep. Surprising.

Lung carcinoma cell type unspecified stage I, Pulmonary resection and Mass excision

3.15.2021 – I keep having trouble with my muscles. I have been playing a new sport but had played for 2 months before my shot and ever since I have had muscle weakness and tightness. Fell yesterday. Could be the new sport but much worse since 2nd shot. Physical therapy

3.28.2021 – I have been having trouble with my muscles since my second shot. Not sure if it is related but I did have intense muscle pain after my vaccine. Have strained muscles; may be due to activity.

2.23.2022 – I had a nodule and segment of my lung removed which was stage 1A cancer.

Hypoacusis, Dry skin and Gastrointestinal disorder

12.27.2020 – Numbness to Left arm radiating to left hand. Left plantar foot numbness. Some hearing difficulty yesterday only.

12.28.2020 – Just dry skin with occasional itching at different areas in my body. Have been applying lotion and had to use calamine lotion yesterday twice to help in the evening.

12.29.2020 – L hand/pinky finger and ring finger and L plantar foot still feels numb.

12.30.2020 – Left hand and fingers and left foot plantar continues with numbness.

12.31.2020 – Left hand pinky finger and left ring finger and left side bottom of feet continue to feel numb.

1.1.2021 – Left hand and left foot bottom side continues with numbness.

2.13.2021 – Chills, headache, nausea/soar stomach. 2 days ago.

Arthropod sting, Injection site induration and Injection site swelling

7.30.2021 – I had random bee sting at the site of my second injection and my arm swelled, became very hard, red and hurt for nearly 7 days. It has resolved now. Im a nurse so I did not seek medical care. I monitored it. I was worried for a moment however.

9.24.2021 – I seem to have more headaches than Ive ever had. Nearly daily. Not severe, but I am requiring Tylenol Extra strength almost every night. The only change to my life style is the vaccine. I will continue to monitor.

12.24.2021 – Atypical chest pain at rest. Symptoms are very frequent, feels like deep muscle pain in my heart. Do not feel symptomatic while exercising (HR 170 avg) cardio, stationary bike. Notice symptoms daily.

Bone pain, Feeling cold and Injection site bruising

6.15.2021 – Left arm sore, all the way to my fingers. Received shot in my left deltoid muscle. The headache is more of a generalized headache. Started getting the chills around 1230pm. I put my air-conditioning to 80 degrees and still feel cold. My appetite is l

6.16.2021 – Lack of appetite

8.9.2021 – Been having some issues with loose stool for 3 days.

1.4.2022 – Nasal and chest congestion

1.8.2022 – Small bruise at injection site, left deltoid.

1.19.2022 – Bodily aches and pain, deep down to my bones.

4.6.2022 – I tested positive for Covid. Lost sense of smell and taste. Had a fever and diarrhea towards the end for several days. I was sick for over 8 or9 days. I wanted medication for my illness but I was told nothing was available. Yet they have enough commercials on TV for treatment.

Throat lesion, Muscle rupture and Muscle discomfort

4.24.2021 – I have fibromyalgia and the weather isn't great which could also be affecting me in that way, not sure how much could be the shot

4.27.2021 – I had a huge muscle spasm and my shoulder area seized up. It's never happened before, not sure if it's related or not, it's been debilitating today

4.28.2021 – Still have the muscle strain in my back/neck that's debilitating

4.30.2021 – Still have pulled or torn muscle in trap, also have 2 white spots on back of throat today and my tonsils fell swollen and having bouts of dizziness and extreme fatigue almost falling asleep while standing

5.1.2021 – Torn muscle in shoulder still, going to instacare today due to no improvement and fever

5.22.2021 – Daily low grade fevers, sore throats, body aches

10.23.2021 – Chest pain and tachycardia

Angle closure glaucoma, Tenderness and Migraine

4.15.2021 – Swollen gland in armpit of vaccinated arm

4.17.2021 – still have tenderness in the armpit of the injected arm. Must be pinching a nerve because pain runs down my arm to my wrist

4.18.2021 – pain radiating from armpit of injected arm down to elbow

5.26.2021 – Increase in frequency of ocular migraines

7.14.2021 – Acute Glaucoma requiring immediate laser surgery Eye Doctor & Eye Surgeon

11.9.2021 – The day after my booster, I had a fever of 100.8, aches & chills, pain at injection site and swollen lymph nodes in armpit. Sore lymph nodes persists today.

Throat clearing, Odynophagia and Skin irritation

12.17.2020 – Last night my neck around my hairline felt like a rash or at least irritated. This only happened after I had 2 mixed drinks and went home. By the time I woke up this morning it had subsided.

4.6.2021 – Had a dry cough and sore throat for about 5-6 weeks. Got prescription for steroids and slight cough subsided but still constant dry throat needing to be cleared and a little sore when I swallow. Contagious because my partner has same. Both for vax.

Hallucination, auditory, Paranoia and Dissociation

4.20.2021 – Paranoia and metabolic water retention/ extreme stress (due to remission treatments from schizoaffective disorder and maintained abstinence from bulimia nervosa).

5.11.2021 – Developed a sinus infection as of Thursday/Friday, May 7.

5.25.2021 – Some sinus pressure and congestion. Some constipation.

6.1.2021 – Paranoia, auditory hallucinations;Headache

7.27.2021 – Panic attack/paranoia from a new psychiatric medication (it was then cancelled).

4.27.2022 – Psychiatric dissociation, trialed a new psych medication inpatient.

Skin induration, Dry skin and Skin warm

8.24.2021 – Last week when I didnt have a check in, I experienced pain in both legs. In the back of my thighs, the area was hard and had hot sensations. This week it has subsided.

9.23.2021 – Period started the night I received second vaccine. Came earlier than usual. A lot of cramping.

9.27.2021 – I noticed the past few days all I do is sleep. And I barely can stay awake. And when I was awake it be for a couple of hours until I fell asleep again.

9.23.2022 – I periodically get dry patches on my skin.

Blood pressure systolic increased, Quarantine and Swelling face

2.19.2021 – Inside jaw, right side with slight swelling.

4.6.2022 – I tested positive for Covid last Tuesday, 3/29 . I've felt fine for the most part with the exception of last Monday and Tuesday in which I felt a little woozy. I had a slight temp and some sinus congestion. I've been in quarantine since last Tuesday.

12.20.2022 – Heart rate went up very high(137), went to emergency room. They concluded my heart went into A-Fib mode. I spent overnight in the hospital. Sent home on Eloquis 5 mg 2/day. Also my upper number of my BP is higher than normal. Otherwise I feel good.

Post polio syndrome, Injected limb mobility decreased and Neck pain

2.19.2021 – Extreme in left shoulder and back. Had polio at age 3 and left shoulder was left with residual affect. Have been to orthopaidetist this week and prescribed meloxicam and Tylenol. Could the shot brought this on? Dr. Was not sure on this.

2.28.2021 – After 1st shot about 2 weeks later I have had extreme pain in my left shoulder and arm. Went to urgent care and they think it could be as a result of shot. I am a post polio patient and left arm has lost function along with the pa in

3.12.2021 – Extreme pain in left polio shoulder and neck

7.30.2021 – Lost strength in my legs and lost some use of my left arm. I had polio as a child and neurologist thought the vaccine may have interacted somehow with the polio. Also had extreme pain in my left shoulder and left leg.

Asthma prophylaxis, Wheezing and Swelling

2.18.2021 – Sore throat

3.1.2021 – Rednesses and swelling and itching that woke me up many times came back. It had finally gone away a week after the shot, then this happened a couple days later. Leg cramps that at times are severe came on recently. Some fatigue & headache

3.17.2021 – Swollen and sore gland

3.18.2021 – Heart rate is back to normal and oxygen levels back to normal too. Armpit lymph node is better today.

3.19.2021 – Lymph node still swollen

3.20.2021 – Wheezing

3.21.2021 – Wheezing and chest pain

3.22.2021 – Still wheezing, chest tightness

3.29.2021 – I ended up in the er with an asthma exacerbation. Not sure if related to the shot.

4.12.2021 – Muscle cramps and severe joint pain in right knee and right back ankle. In case I forgot to mention, had an asthma exacerbation resulting in ER visit 3/29/21

4.19.2021 – Wheezing worse since vaccine. Comes and goes. Cough periodically. Been tested but not covid.

Limb discomfort, Chest discomfort and Paresthesia

1.15.2021 – Dry cough, can just feel a little in my chest. Nothing new from what Ive encountered numerous times since covid started.

1.17.2021 – Dry cough that I feel in chest; just consistent heaviness in chest and feel shorter of breath, huff and puff a bit going up/down stairs when dont typically

1.18.2021 – Still shorter on breath with tightness in chest and dry cough -consider mild, but noticeable

1.21.2021 – Tiredness....but feeling better overall. Dont know what 100% is anymore-not feeling it

2.19.2021 – Didnt report before but tightness in chest, feel like shortness of breath and need to take some deep breaths

8.16.2021 – Just noting that since June I have intermittent tingling and heaviness all the way from shoulder down to finger tips in arm that I received shot. Related to shot? Dont know.

Spondylitis, Pulmonary congestion and Musculoskeletal pain

5.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under my vaccinated arm with pain radiating down my arm, into my chest and along my left shoulder blade. Also dizzy and shakes. Elevated heart rate, palpitations and shortness of breath.

5.5.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under my left arm in which I was vaccinated. Pain disrupts sleep and radiates down my arm and into my chest. Congested lungs, coughing and wheezing, extreme fatigue

5.19.2021 – Very achey, headache, fatigue

10.27.2021 – Asthma flare ups

4.28.2022 – Painful inflation in my hip, back, neck and most of my joints for a couple of weeks, along with fatigue.

Cardioversion, Cardiac ablation and Atrial flutter

7.22.2021 – Terrible hot flashes

7.24.2021 – Elevated heart rate for the fourth day. Went to the ER yesterday and they said I have a fib and a flutter. Still having intense hot flashes every hour or so.

7.25.2021 – Elevated heart rate and terrible hot flashes, which I did not have before I received the vaccine.

7.26.2021 – Continuing rapid heartbeat, a fib and a flutter. Hot flashes seem to have subsided.

8.16.2021 – My uncontrolled A Fib is back. I am at Henry Ford Fairlane right now getting an echocardiogram.

8.23.2021 – I am currently hospitalized for Afib, which began following my first vaccine.

8.30.2021 – I have uncontrolled AFib and have since 36 hours after my first vaccine. I was hospitalized last week to get anti arrhythmia meds but they didnt work. I am back in the hospital again and scheduled for a heart Ablation tomorrow.

10.18.2021 – My Afib became unstable and I needed to be cardioverted and a cardiac ablation. The original medication could still not control my heart rate after the ablation so I am now on amiodarone and still struggling with Afib. I will need a second ablation. Hospitalized for a life-threatening arrhythmia which resulted in a cardiac ablation.