Their Stories

Lethargy, Chest pain and Chills

4.2.2021 – Got my first shot March 17th.I tested for COVID-19 on March 29th (Monday). On March 31st (Thursday) my results came back as positive.....fever, chills, lethargy, chest pain, achiness

4.7.2021 – I contracted Covid a couple of weeks ago at gathering at (b)(6). I'm getting better, but I'm still fatigued.Concerned about ongoing gatherings at that particular church.

4.14.2021 – Still have a cough, after having the COVID-19 virus, and still get a little fatigued.

Gingival bleeding, Feces soft and Rash papular

2.11.2021 – Low back and right hip pain.

2.14.2021 – Stiffness and it takes a moment to stand up

2.16.2021 – Not sure if its related to the shot or my medication.

2.17.2021 – Toothache and bleeding gums. Have not had these symptoms before the shot.

2.26.2021 – Shot site flared up. Got warm and red for a few days. It is fine now. I had a root canal for an abscess so was taking antibiotics. Not sure if it is related to the infection or not though.

3.11.2021 – I have a high tolerance for pain so what I rate as mild others would rate higher.

3.13.2021 – Raised red area is 4-5 " across now. Initially it was 3 " across on Thursday.

3.31.2021 – Gastrointestinal problems, soft and loose stools for the last week or so. Bloating, gas and gurgling of the belly/intestinal area. Shortness of breath when walking short distances. Experienced sharp pain in my upper left quadrant also.

4.15.2021 – Lethargy, tiredness and some weakness. Shaking, but that could be related to a medication.

Injection site warmth, Injection site erythema and Sinusitis

2.2.2021 – On day 9 after the first vaccine I developed a large red, warm to touch spot on the arm I had the vaccine in. The spot was about 2 wide and 3 long. Dr said they were starting to see this as an immune response. No infection and cleared 3 days la

5.7.2022 – Runny nose, cough, sore throat. I teach kindergarten and wear a mask all day, but students and vast majority of staff do not. Kids are coughing, sneezing hands in mouth, nose etc. There are positive COVID cases in school but no contact tracing.

5.21.2022 – Sinus infectiob

Facial paresis, Myasthenia gravis and Injected limb mobility decreased

1.29.2021 – Vaccinated arm feels sluggish, like its moving slowly.

1.30.2021 – Injection arm hurts a lot. Feels like my fingers are stiff

2.19.2021 – Left arm feeling numb and tingly

3.4.2021 – Sharp shooting pain up my neck. Happens randomly. Lasts maybe a few seconds.

3.5.2021 – Shooting random sharp pain in neck, sore throat, runny nose

3.9.2021 – Dizziness

3.12.2021 – No

6.3.2021 – Sudden and frequent headaches, dizziness, nausea, light headed ness. Sometimes they are short in duration. Sometimes last a few hours.

9.1.2021 – Dizziness, weakness in arms legs neck and face, numb hands, stiff hands and arms, trouble walking, stiff neck and shoulders, trouble swallowing, breathing issues

3.3.2022 – I now have a diagnosis of seronegative myasthenia gravis

Manipulation, Eyelid pain and Blepharitis

1.14.2021 – Neck pain

1.16.2021 – Jaw and neck pain

1.17.2021 – Neck stiffness

1.19.2021 – Slightly runny nose slight headache behind eye

2.11.2021 – Neck pain , shoulder pain bilateral

2.12.2021 – Shoulder pain bilateral with headache resolves with 2 Tylenol

2.25.2021 – Hip joint pain SI joint radiating to thigh in front . Could be old injury flaring up and progressing . I rode my bike yesterday and the pain tonight is waking me from sleep despite taking Tylenol . I will see my physician if it doesnt improve

3.17.2021 – Hips and low back pain Had a manipulation and cold laser treatment

5.14.2021 – Low back pain and knee pain , I have had some hair loss

8.11.2021 – Eyes and eyelid inflammation and lid pain constant tearing of left eye Optometrist, dermatologist. I will be consulting an ophthalmologist next week

Benign hepatic neoplasm, Benign renal neoplasm and Hepatic neoplasm

2.4.2021 – Raid heart rate over 100

2.6.2021 – Feeling lousy

2.11.2021 – Weak

2.26.2021 – Neck hurts badly None

2.27.2021 – Headache. Fever of 103.9 last night. Profuse sweating and then chills

3.11.2021 – Overall weakness today that disappeared after lunch. Still fatigued though probably from MS

8.27.2021 – Ulcers and syptoms with gastric issues

10.1.2021 – Massive eye floaters, gastric distress

10.8.2021 – Overall pain, muscle cramps

10.22.2021 – Many stomach issues, pain, aching all over. Headaches. Extreme fatigue doctors

12.12.2021 – Benign large liver and kidney tumors.

3.11.2022 – Tumors on my liver and kidneys. Polycystic disease.

9.10.2022 – malaise

9.11.2022 – migraine

10.14.2022 – Terrible stomach pain on lower right side. It's been going on more than four weeks. MRI shows nothing wrong. Sharp and painful. Thinking it could be vaccine.

10.21.2022 – Stomach pain

12.9.2022 – Stomach issues. Pain and cramping. Nausea. Doctors can't find out why. Neck pain upper back pain. Sharp between the shoulder blades. Jaw pain. doctor's appointment

Atrial flutter, Atrial fibrillation and Swelling

2.23.2021 – I have joint pain from arthritis but not from injection.

2.25.2021 – On first and third day after injection we, while swimming laps at a brisk pace, upper arm felt sore (light to medium, enough to notice). It was the same type of soreness felt after an injection. Nothing surprising. I swim tomorrow. Well see. I dont hesitate to do it.

2.26.2021 – Mild muscle ache when swimming laps

2.28.2021 – Above while exercising

3.16.2021 – Mild soreness in upper arm at injection site

3.18.2021 – Mild soreness at injection site

6.15.2021 – Bad reaction to insect bites. Lots of swelling

12.2.2021 – Cold w/dry cough n

4.20.2022 – No

4.22.2022 – FYI joint pain long precedes vaccines.

10.19.2022 – A-fib w/flutter Cardiologist's office

Discharge, Sinus headache and Secretion discharge

2.24.2021 – I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and believe my joint pains are from this disease

4.1.2021 – Nausea, mildBloating, mild

6.17.2021 – In May I developed a cold. Cough with some clear mucus, and sneezing. Seemed like a summer cold but no fever or sore throat.

11.9.2021 – However, I have allergies and it felt like a nasal/allergy headache.

2.1.2022 – I had chest congestion, stuffy nose and a cough because of drainage.

11.2.2022 – Link feeling in my neck on the same side as the Covid booster shot.

Heart rate irregular, Lymph node pain and Injection site pain

3.13.2021 – Mild armpit lymph node swelling on the injection side arm

3.14.2021 – Armpit lymph node swelling that developed yesterday was gone y this afternoon

4.10.2021 – Swollen lymph node on injection-side arm, skin sensitivity, and (not sure if this is connected), but my period started a week early (despite oral contraceptives that keep my cycle regular). My period was also irregular last month after my first shot, but I didnt connect it to the vaccine and therefore didnt note the exact timing relative to the vaccine

11.9.2021 – Swelling & tenderness of armpit lymph nodes on jab-side arm. This same symptom was present yesterday (day after shot), too, but I think I forgot to type it up in the comments. Sorry if that messes with the data collection!

11.12.2021 – Irregular heartbeat off and on throughout the day, as frequent as one irregular beat per 3-5 regular beats during "on" periods. Something similar happened ~2wks after 1st shot. Not sure if related to jab

11.13.2021 – Still having some irregular heartbeats, but fewer than yesterday

11.7.2022 – Experiencing mild side effects from Moderna bivalent booster I got yesterday: fever, chills, and body aches overnight. Some fatigue, sore upper arm near injection site, swollen armpit lymph node today plus general "bleh" feeling (very technical)

11.8.2022 – Swollen armpit lymph node on injection side arm

11.9.2022 – Still slightly swollen arm pit lymph node on injection side

Bacterial sepsis, Vascular operation and Injection

2.26.2021 – Severe infections

3.5.2021 – Sepsis, difficulty breathing, etc. hospitalized 5 days

3.26.2021 – Septic bacteria in blood...hospital. This morning neck injection. Still very painful but beginning to relieve pain.

8.14.2021 – Hospitalized with pneumonia Two surgeries

10.20.2021 – Pulmonary embolis

10.25.2021 – Huge PE removed. 4 days ICU. Remaining clots right leg. Screen placed. Hopefully dissolve in six months or so

11.1.2021 – Pulmonary embolism and multiple clots in right leg Radiology then ICU

12.20.2021 – Very low blood pressure

3.23.2022 – Oneumonia

Hemorrhoidal hemorrhage, Micturition urgency and Dysuria

7.23.2021 – I have afib now Having ablation in August

10.22.2021 – No taste, no smell, fatigue, sore rhroat, dizziness and headache

12.16.2021 – Sore throat and swollen glands

1.5.2022 – Was sick for 4 days with headache and body aches and nauseous and bad diarrhea

1.11.2022 – Urgency to use bathroom and burning when urinating and occasionally blood in urine

6.14.2022 – I now have constipation issues and have hemorrhoids and they wont stop bleeding and might end up having surgery per my doctor

Hematocrit decreased, Head titubation and Red blood cell count decreased

2.15.2021 – Late last night low grade fever

2.16.2021 – Deep chills last night with no fever. After a couple of blankets on, went away. This was not at bedtime.

2.17.2021 – Ive been drinking lots of fluids, but am still dry.

2.18.2021 – Trapped gas on right side of waist

3.14.2021 – Trapped gas last night. Today more than usual nasal congestion.

3.15.2021 – Last night I had the chills for a short while.

3.16.2021 – I accidentally whacked the inoculation site against the entrance to a room last night, and today theres some pink around it, but not red. There was nothing there before.

3.17.2021 – Last evening I was nodding off several times while writing something to mail just for a few seconds each time .

3.18.2021 – No.

3.19.2021 – My aunt died yesterday on Ireland. I dont usually get the above symptoms when I have a death in the family

3.20.2021 – One loose bowel movement and trapped gas

3.27.2021 – On Tuesday eve I had bad pains in my legs, a headache in the back of my head, and some nasal congestion. There was no fever. I took Tylenol. The next morning I was well.

4.3.2021 – I do have osteoarthritis, but the pain in my right leg seemed worse some days.

4.10.2021 – I was one of the most sensitive patients that my now retired GP had seen in his 37 years of practice. This being said, this week I had more aches and pains in my legs, especially in my right one, as well as some nausea.

4.17.2021 – Aches and pains in arms and legs some days

4.24.2021 – An intensification of muscle aches and pains. However, Id still take the shot. Im seeing my orthopedist on Wednesday. I do have osteoarthritis. Thanks

9.11.2021 – Low red blood cells, lower hemoglobin, lower hct, creatine off. UTI. Awaiting results of second round of testing. Possible anemia. I dont know if the vaccine was involved. This has been going on for several weeks. Id still take the shots. GPs office

3.14.2022 – Lower back issues from spondylolisthesis, not from the booster, but had vertigo 3-4 times after booster. Vascular surgeon to check carotid arteries, which were fine

6.1.2022 – Burning skin in calves

6.3.2022 – My Covid Arm is lightening in colormore pinkish.

7.5.2022 – Chills

Epicondylitis, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

4.4.2021 – Just yesterday since I missed the reporting. Site area about a 3-4 inch circumference was a bit sore for maybe a few hours and subdided to 0 pain

4.30.2021 – The ER doc said it's not related to the covid shot being that its on opposite sides of each other. Shot site, right arm, pain on left arm. Symptom similar to tennis elbow.

5.7.2021 – Tennis elbow on opposite side of site the very next day. Dr at er said it can't be related cuz it's on other arm. I knew that but this tennis elbow really hurts

Celiac artery compression syndrome, Still's disease and Parvovirus infection

1.13.2021 – Hives after getting the injection had to go to ED

1.14.2021 – Had to go to the ED right after getting the injection

1.17.2021 – Dizziness

2.14.2021 – Swollen lymph node under my arm pit in arm of the injection site

2.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node

3.19.2021 – Migraines

5.14.2021 – Aches and pains, headaches

8.13.2021 – I am having possible autoimmune triggered by having covid. Also just found out I have parvovirus and arthritis Ive been out of work sick for 8 weeks and short term disability was denied

2.13.2022 – MALS, diarrhea AOSD

Ear pruritus, Sinus disorder and Throat irritation

8.24.2021 – A cough, but not sure if it's from the lunch I had (cooked sushi). Cough started about an hour after the shot. 10 minutes after my lunch.

8.25.2021 – Allergy like symptoms started an hour after I took the shot. Itchy throat/cough, to nose congestion, and itchy ears. Getting a little better but still there.

8.26.2021 – Had sinus allergies starting an hour after injection, that lasted about 24 hours. Couple bouts of fatigue, but back to normal today

9.10.2021 – Itchy throat an hour after shot with cough developing. Similar to first dose

5.6.2021 – I have small bowel cancer which causes probably all my symptoms. I don't think the vaccine has caused any problems.

5.12.2021 – I think I feel worse due to my cancer and not from the vaccine. I have back pain, headaches, and extreme fatigue, all of which I had before I got the vaccine. I probably should not have signed up for this.

5.19.2021 – I'm pretty sure that all my symptoms are from my cancer

5.20.2021 – My symptoms are probably from my cancer

5.22.2021 – Symptoms probably due to cancer

Rash erythematous, Injection site pruritus and Rash

3.2.2021 – Erythematous rash with itching near injection site appearing 13 days after injection

3.20.2021 – Rash is in same location as original Moderna arm after immunization 1 - this beginner about 24 hr after 2nd immunization, whereas delayed til day 10 after 1st immunization

3.22.2021 – Moderna arm described on previous days persists

3.23.2021 – Moderna arm rash post inj #2 almost completely resolved vs post inj#1 which was still slightly evident on day of inj#2

Cough variant asthma, Pruritus and Rash

1.1.2021 – Nasal congestion, mild fatigue

1.7.2021 – Nasal congestion

1.13.2021 – Left hip intermittant repetative achey pain

1.21.2021 – Cough with Nasal congestion.

1.30.2021 – Continued nasal congestion and itchy skin on chest, back, legs and arms. Pimply break out on chest and abdomen.

2.18.2021 – Itchy skin rash on chest.Overall itchy skin on head chest back and legs.

1.7.2022 – Slightly increased nasal congestion and asthma related cough.

4.20.2022 – Chills and aches starting 12 hrs after 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shots which lasted 12 hrs. No symptoms today!

Eyelid irritation, Epistaxis and Anosmia

2.25.2021 – This is probably not related to the vaccine, had to see my Doctor today regarding my eyes, the lower eye lids are red and have swollen with pain in my left lower eye lid. Doctor is assuming it's an infection and it's being treated with Moxifloxacin.

3.7.2021 – Minor Sore Throat

4.15.2021 – I'm not sure if its related to my 2nd vaccination, but I had a nose bleed which is uncommon for me.

10.4.2021 – Joint pain in hands

9.9.2022 – I received my COVID shot was given in left arm, and my left hand tingles.

10.13.2022 – Coughing, congestion, runny nose, headache, tired, and minor sore throat.

10.20.2022 – Slight loss of taste, smell, continuing congestion, cough, sneezing, and headaches.

12.8.2022 – I continue to have congestion, coughing, nausea/vomiting, and fatigue. In office blood test.

Rales, Bronchial disorder and Flank pain

4.2.2021 – Itching in random areas of my body.

4.5.2021 – Unusual pain in my back left flank

4.7.2021 – Two days ago I had tremors in my hands for about 10 minutes that were so severe I could not hold anything. Then my head shook for a few seconds

5.20.2021 – Sore throat

5.27.2021 – Sore throat and a horrible cough. Those around me can hear the crackling and popping in my lungs. Moving worsens the cough.Fatigue easily and no appetite.I am waiting in COVID test results now.

6.5.2021 – I have had three weeks of upper bronchial issues. Tested negative for Covid and no fever but bad cough and popping, crackling, and bubbling in my lungs, and it can be heard by others in the same room. Family doctor

6.10.2021 – Cough

Cough and Headache

1.12.2021 – I had a headache before I got the shot but it is a little worse now

1.13.2021 – I want to mention I work midnights. I went to bed right after I got my vaccination yesterday. Still have a slight headache. About the same as I had before I got the vaccine. Last night the headache was pretty intense but much better now. Thank you for checking on me, Stay safe!😎

2.3.2021 – No other symptoms. The pain was very similar to the pain from a flu shot, no worse than that.

Sensitivity to weather change, Lethargy and Heart rate increased

1.25.2021 – Racing pulse (but that happens sometimes, just seems more frequent per my Garmin)

5.15.2021 – Probably a tick borne disease per my doc. Several days of 102 fever spikes and extreme lethargy. Negative for COVID and flu. Not positive for tick diseases but I got a lot better when I started doxycycline. (We will retest for tick disease.)

8.14.2021 – Stuffy nose which is probably seasonal, but its not responding to Flonase and loratadine.

Dehydration, Taste disorder and Epistaxis

2.13.2021 – Slight change in sinuses and taste, similar to having been congested or having had a bloody nose. Not a loss of taste and smell, but they are affected. Also not much appetite.

2.16.2021 – Headache could be from extra activity with shoveling and dehydration from that.

2.26.2021 – Sore throat - probably just a cold virus.

3.6.2021 – Nasal congestion

6.4.2021 – Caught a cold from my kids - congestion and coughing - negative covid test, though, and not side effects of the vaccine.

Seasonal allergy, Abdominal distension and Dyspepsia

3.28.2021 – Acute sneezing, but could be due to hayfever

3.29.2021 – Coughing presumably due to allergies, sneezing has subsided

3.30.2021 – Sneezing has stopped and coughing has reduced.

3.31.2021 – Coughing reduced but still experiencing

4.26.2021 – Coughing

10.16.2021 – Seasonal allergies likely

12.8.2021 – Extreme indigestion and bloating, maybe nothing to do with the vaccination.

8.3.2022 – Symptoms Might be totally unrelated to vaccination.

8.12.2022 – Coughing!

11.17.2022 – Cough, cold, congestion; tested negative for covid.

11.26.2022 – Nasal congestion, sneezing

Temporomandibular pain and dysfunction syndrome, Drug hypersensitivity and Staphylococcal infection

3.30.2021 – Feeling like i'm trying to function surrounded by quick sand

4.14.2021 – Sore throat

5.11.2021 – Staff infection. Rash on lower right leg. Was hospitalized,but was discharged on 5/9. New covid-19 positive test.

5.18.2021 – Allergic reaction to cefuroxine taken for cellulitus

7.13.2021 – Inflamation all over, digestive issues, depression and anxiety, trouble swallowing sometimes, eye infections and soreness

4.13.2022 – Some continuing breathing issues. Facial neuropathy.

5.6.2022 – I have severe TMJ now

Aura, Ophthalmic migraine and Fibromyalgia

1.18.2021 – This time of day, its hard to distinguish how I feel from my usual (mostly) fibromyalgia pain and fatigue. Ill know later in the day when I should normally feel better.

1.19.2021 – Once over the weekend and briefly late afternoon yesterday, my legs felt wobbly. It hasnt happened so far today.

1.21.2021 – Though always present, a better fibromyalgia day, so it is hard to know of body pain and fatigue are still vaccination related.

2.25.2021 – The usual fibromyalgia pain worsened by bad weather

2.26.2021 – Waiting to see if I have some aching this time, but nothing yet. My fatigue is typical daily wipeouts.

2.28.2021 – Yesterday after the form submission, I had slightly elevated temperature and intermittent itching all over. Today, just the crazy tiredness and some headache, but it could be partially due to the weather.

3.1.2021 – None of the pain or fatigue was related to side effects!

3.2.2021 – An unexpected nap more like deep sleep.

3.3.2021 – Checked items normal, NOT related to vaccine

3.18.2021 – Today I had an ocular migraine with zigzag aura followed by a strong headache and feeling wobbly.I cant know if this is connected to the vaccination. I do react strongly to coming negative weather changes. No days plans, so none were changed.

5.27.2021 – Increased body pain Dr ofc

12.3.2021 – Increased pain and fatigue problems (nothing really new, been going on for years), weather conditional.

4.15.2022 – The pain and fatigue hav nothing to do with the vaccination

Injection site nodule, Somnolence and Injection site swelling

3.12.2021 – The swelling is really more like a small, hard lump or knot at the injection site. It doesnt hurt, but its a bit warmer than the skin elsewhere on my arm. Thought I should report just for the record, especially as it has been so long since I got the shot. 11 days.

4.11.2022 – I was very tired and achy the day after getting this 2nd booster, but because I slept most of the day, I didn't sign into this site to report my symptoms. There doesn't seem to be a way to report them retroactively, so I am doing so now.

Alopecia areata, Sensation of foreign body and Dehydration

4.2.2021 – Felt mildly itchy during first 1 -2 hours. after injection.

4.27.2021 – mild gassiness/flatulence

4.30.2021 – Asthma flare: Moderate chest tightness & wheezing

5.1.2021 – wheezing

5.12.2021 – Increased asthma flares (wheezing). Using inhaler 1-2 times a day

6.8.2021 – Headache today. Probably a little dehydrated.

7.26.2021 – Two days ago I had a mild cough (felt like something in the back of my throat) and mild viral feeling (like I might be getting sick). Resolved when I did immune support supplements.

10.25.2021 – 1) Had autoimmune flare (alopecia areata patch ) 2)After I received Pneumovax (in same arm as Covid vax received) I had significant swelling in axilla on that side. Also axillary pain injection site tenderness & swelling.

10.13.2022 – sore throat

10.15.2022 – mild emotional irritability

10.26.2022 – Stomach ache/cramps

11.1.2022 – A bloody nose for no reason. Increased scalp inflammation and hair loss. Mild indigestion, stomach upset.

Transient ischemic attack, Cerebrovascular accident and Atrial fibrillation

12.30.2020 – Mild symptoms but have been improving

12.31.2020 – I had Covid 4/4/20. Initial symptoms after vaccine were identical to my Covid. ie extreme FATIGUE only ! In 36 hrs after vaccine start to improve quickly!! At 48 hrs after vaccine 95 % of my normal!!!

1.1.2021 – Very minimal tiredness

8.3.2021 – Had new episode of new A-Fibrillation and Transient Ischemic Attack

2.2.2022 – CVA secondary to sudden transition from sinus heart rhythm to atrial fibrillation

Pain of skin, Sensitive skin and Asthma

3.25.2021 – Pressure sensitivity; what should feel like a simple brush past something now actually is physically uncomfortable; leaning against something will actually become painful quickly. Very strange.

4.8.2021 – Allergies have worsened, and more meds are needed to achieve results.

4.15.2021 – Asthma symptoms when laughing or exercising; increased asthma symptoms when reclining at bed time making sleeping flat impossible

4.22.2021 – Allergies & asthma symptoms have increased when reclining or laying flat, sleeping, etc. Skin & muscles are more pressure-sensitive. Harder to maintain healthy weight.