Their Stories

Hypersensitivity, Peripheral swelling and Injection site pain

2.4.2021 – Fatigue is now gone after less than a day

10.26.2021 – No Symptoms at all

10.27.2021 – The fatigue was slight and has since abated. Overnight there was soreness in my arm at injection site and that is going away too.

10.28.2021 – Feeling great today!

10.29.2021 – Feeling very good today. No health problems.

5.11.2022 – No

5.12.2022 – The injection site from yesterday's booster is sore only when I poke it. Otherwise no pain.

5.25.2022 – Not related to vaccine, on Tuesday I experienced swelling of right hand due to allergic reaction to termite spray contact. Dr. administered Benadryl pill and steroid pill. Symptoms disappeared within 8 hours.

Body temperature increased, Tenderness and Injection site bruising

1.14.2021 – Small bruise at injection site

1.19.2021 – I stayed up too late so thats why Im tired.

2.24.2021 – Mild headache

3.5.2021 – Third and fourth toes on left foot are tender - the tips are sore. Probably unrelated to vax, but Ive heard of Covid toes and wonder if its related. Or maybe I just wore the wrong boots to walk the dog!

3.10.2021 – Itchy trunk today

9.17.2022 – lower armpit tenderness , same side of body as shot was

9.29.2022 – Sore throat

12.16.2022 – Cough, aches, fever of 100.0, tired

Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Hot flush

2.13.2021 – Hot flashes, night sweats

5.14.2021 – Menstrual cycle has changed - spotting 4 days before and start of cycle is 5 days early. This has been consistent for 3 cycles post 2nd dose. Sciatic nerve pain.

8.13.2021 – Menstrual cycle has been disrupted, spotting 5 days before the start of, and for 5 days after menstruation. Menstruation also staring 5 days early. This started after my second dose. I track my cycle everyday for years and this has never happened.

Lymphadenopathy

4.22.2021 – swollen lymph nodes under clavicle and in arm pit

4.23.2021 – inflamed lymph nodes in armpit and under collarbone on the side that i received the injection

4.24.2021 – inflammation of the lymph nodes in my armpit and under my clavicle on the side of my injection

4.25.2021 – enlarged lymph nodes on injection dite side, arm pit and collar bone

4.26.2021 – enlarged lymph nodes on side of injection in arm pit and below collar bone

4.27.2021 – enlarged lymph nodes on the side of my injection in the arm pit and under the collar bone

Decreased activity, Musculoskeletal pain and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

1.1.2021 – Now it's like light red around , soar , and can't sleep on my right side yet due to the vaccine

1.3.2021 – Unable to used it that much while doing laundry Saturday it starts to hurt throbbing goes up to my shoulder blade n neck

1.4.2021 – It's just soar and my arm feels tired

1.5.2021 – It's just sore. Can't my arm too long because then it starts aching

1.6.2021 – Just sore

1.28.2021 – Sore on my right arm due to vaccine

1.29.2021 – Very bad headache n very sore n pain all on the right side of the shoulder , neck , headache , right side of the thoracic

1.30.2021 – Hurts my right side head, shoulder, neck , and arm very sore unable to do regular activities

2.1.2021 – Very sore unable to do my daily activities

2.2.2021 – Sore unable to complete daily activities

2.3.2021 – Sore cant do much with my arm

2.4.2021 – My arm gets real tired when I start doing any kind of activity that I have to stop n rest my arm

3.4.2021 – Shortness of breathe n my arm feels tired

3.11.2021 – Sinus allergies , headaches, stuffy nose ,

Premenstrual syndrome, Amenorrhea and Menstruation delayed

5.23.2021 – Had some digestive issues yesterday

6.15.2021 – Delayed menstrual period. After the first dose I had my period on time but it lasted for more than a week, which is not normal for me. Now after the second dose it arrived about two weeks late but the length of time was slightly bellow average.

10.24.2022 – I think my pre-menstrual syndrome related symptoms are intensified

10.26.2022 – This time around my menstrual cycle seems to not have been delayed, but in the premenstrual period I felt like I was reaching clinical levels of anxiety, which is not normal for me.

11.23.2022 – Missed period

Rotator cuff syndrome, Injected limb mobility decreased and Joint stiffness

3.13.2021 – My face is flushed like a mild sunburn. No other problems.

4.12.2021 – Rotator cuff pain and limited mobility on injection arm.

4.18.2021 – It feels like my injection side shoulder is stiff and a little painful. Symptoms mild.

4.19.2021 – Joint in injection arm mild pain.

4.22.2021 – My injection arm is still sore. It's difficult to lift and rotate. Low moderate.

7.16.2021 – My injection-side shoulder joint is stiff and painful. It hasn't prevented me from working, but it's slowed me down some.

10.15.2021 – The injection shoulder joint hurts, is difficult to move. Not always, but often.

4.16.2022 – Injection site STILL sore.

Pharyngeal hypoesthesia, Neoplasm malignant and Sciatica

3.17.2021 – 20 minutes after my first shot I experienced numbness on my tongue way in the back of my throat it was only on one side. It felt similar to when you get a filling at the dentist office it lasted 20-30 minutes

5.11.2021 – Tired today and yesterday. 2 nights ago I woke up all sweaty dont think I had a fever. Had to change my PJs because they were wet with sweat.

10.12.2021 – I am having problems with my sciatic nerve. I am seeing Chiropractor. I have problems with my right side pain. But I don't think it has anything to do with vaccine. I am just getting older.

11.19.2021 – I got a cold with congestion, running nose and sore throat.

11.26.2021 – I was diagnosed with cancer

12.3.2021 – I was diagnosed with cancer so please stop sending this to me. I know the vaccine has nothing to do with my diagnosis but I don't want to fill this out anymore

4.29.2022 – I have cancer and side effect from chemotherapy

Middle insomnia, Ear pain and Pruritus

3.29.2021 – Very dizzy all day. Can't move head up or down with dizziness. Right side of head feels dull? I did have a very itchy dry right ear yesterday (which tends to happen to me) so I thought maybe I aggravated it. I haven't called doctor yet. I am 45 abd have never ever had vertigo or dizzy spells, so this is strange, but possibly related to itchy inner ear?

4.22.2021 – I felt d as lightly dizzy/light-headed during the first 24hours, but it seems to have subsided. I've had no other symptoms.

4.23.2021 – I keep reading dizziness is a side effect, why isn't it listed as a common side effect abd should I be worried if I get dizzy again? I got dizzy 5 days after first shot, within 24 hours of second shot.

4.27.2021 – Earache- since vaccine my inner ears seemed inflamed? Or infected? It seems to come and go. I was fine yesterday but urge ear pain woke me up at 2Am. Not sure if this is concerning?

5.12.2021 – Random exhaustion one day

Anaphylactic reaction, Transient ischemic attack and Cerebrovascular accident

1.14.2021 – Stiffness not pain around the injection site. Don't know about any fever but have not felt any reason to check.

1.15.2021 – Just a bit sore on the arm, nothing an ibuprofen doesnt fix.

1.18.2021 – But Im sure that it was unrelated to the vaccine. I also have diabetes and think I might be experiencing some kidney issues.

2.12.2021 – I feel better today than yesterday

5.12.2021 – TIA but dont think its related to the vaccine

8.11.2021 – April minor stroke

2.3.2022 – I had an anaphylactic episode Tuesday 1 February. Not suggesting it is related. But I have not had any issues with allergies in my 60 years on the planet. Had one several months ago. Same thing

4.21.2022 – I have some A-Fib and have had three anaphylactic episodes. I've never had any issues with those before.

Specialist consultation, Dry throat and Impaired work ability

1.28.2021 – On day 8 post vaccine I work up with red, hot, painful to touch 3x3 inch circular area on upper left arm in general area of where vaccination occurred . Disappeared with in 24-48 hours Went to PCP office

8.12.2021 – Just in the past few days have developed Dry/sore throat and sinus congestion post nasal drip and cough. Have not been tested as yet as currently on vacation. Will need to be tested if not better by the time I need to return to work.

2.11.2022 – Developed cold symptoms 5 days ago tested positive for COVID.

Glaucoma, Thyroid disorder and Osteoarthritis

3.6.2021 – I have had increasing pain in my joints on the left side. I have had decreased range of motion Ive had to take medicine to relieve the pain to get through my day. I went to the doctor yesterday I have had a x-ray of my hip. I am taking steroids Primary care doc

2.11.2022 – Lumps and swelling under left arm/armpit after booster shot. VERY PAINFUL Mammogram

7.12.2022 – I was at the doctor yesterday and was given a course of prednisone. I am still having pain in my neck arm an entire left side. This started after I got my COVID-19 vaccinations. It seems to be worsening

Chest discomfort, Chest pain and Nasal congestion

4.19.2021 – Had cold symptoms 4/10-4/19... did not test for Covid.

1.18.2022 – Covid symptoms, tested positive August 18, 2021. Received Booster 12/5/21. Had covid symptoms again on 1/4/22 (husband was + 1/5/22) I was sick 4 days, but tested negative 3 times in the week and week after.

5.5.2022 – Cold symptoms, sore throat, stuffy nose, tired

10.6.2022 – Chest tightness, burning occasionally, have used inhaler occas. Loose cough here and there. Covid test neg 2 weeks ago.

Contusion, Injection site bruising and Injection site warmth

2.13.2021 – Arm feels sore like muscle when work out

2.14.2021 – So arm muscle feels like worked out but not bad pain

3.13.2021 – Just that nurse that gave shot pulled out I shot blood at her and had to put pressure this didn't happened last shot and I hope you got it in and right place kinda worried

3.14.2021 – Giant bruise injection site

3.16.2021 – Just huge bruise think nurse didn't poke me right squirted blood at her when removed needle

3.18.2021 – Just small rash by injection site was heated but took some benadryl seems to be feeling a little better no major symptoms

5.9.2021 – I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and it has flared since my vaccination.

5.24.2021 – I have Mast Cell Activation syndrome, it has been flared by both doses of the vaccine.

6.2.2021 – I have MCAS, it has been flared to varying degrees since the first dose.

6.9.2021 – I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, which has been flared since the first shot. It seems to be settling down now.

5.10.2022 – I was diagnosed with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome - the symptoms are not new, just the diagnosis.

Death, Vomiting and Nausea

2.8.2021 – Mom is on hospice, she regularly has nausea and vomiting from ascites. The symptoms I reported for her are typical except the headache.

2.9.2021 – Mom is a hospice patient. Fatigue is a normal party if how she feels.

2.10.2021 – Mom is battling these symptoms in connection with her terminal cancer diagnosis. She is on hospice..

8.7.2021 – Evelyn passed away on Feb 22nd from ovarian cancer. She was already in hospice when she got the vaccine. I'll answer these questions as best I can for her. Hospice

Sinus disorder, Urinary tract infection and Sinusitis

3.15.2021 – Developed a UTI - I am probe to them.

3.30.2021 – Minor cold symptoms - occasional low grade fever 99 - 100. Babysat granddaughter with cold symptoms.

4.5.2021 – Continue to feel run down, sore throat, cough. Believe its due to allergies.

4.18.2021 – I want to report that I had a reaction to my second shot but your system wouldnt let me do that in the last check in. I had 12 hours of fever and aches and pains.

4.7.2022 – Sinus issues - diagnosed with sinus infection

Body temperature increased, Myalgia and Dizziness

3.10.2021 – Yesterdsy the day if the vaccine i did have muscle aches in my shoulder area (same side of the injection. I have that just a bit today as well. Mild pain/aches)

4.9.2021 – Dizzy

11.24.2021 – I have had a low grade fever and body aches starting last Saturday. Aches during the day, then fever at night, either 99 or 100. Today i am tired but no body aches, i am hoping fever wont return tonight. I had a covid test on November 23--- negative

Menstruation delayed, Burning sensation and Flushing

1.28.2021 – Tender lymph nodes under arm

1.29.2021 – Lymph node tenderness under arm

2.21.2021 – Some fleeting chest tightness; my face has felt flushed like cheeks burning

3.20.2021 – Lymph node tenderness in underarm of same arm I got my shot. Its not new - started after shot #1 - but it also hasnt fully gone away so Im mentioning it

5.22.2021 – My period was really late- it was due soon after my 2nd shot but didnt come for almost 2 months. Never happened before & no perimenapause symptoms. Husband had vasectomy so no pregnancy possibility. Eventually got it. Waiting on next one in few da

8.21.2021 – My periods are normal & regular again but they stopped and then were really different for a few months after my 2nd shot

2.20.2022 – My underarm is still a little tender

12.30.2022 – Covid

Peripheral swelling, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

4.25.2021 – I have my swelling and discomfort below and to the front of my armpit on the injection side. Started yesterday - thought it was lymph nodes until I took a good look this morning.

4.26.2021 – Still experiencing a swollen area beneath and to the front of my armpit.

4.28.2021 – Swelling and pain beneath my arm continues to improve.

10.26.2021 – I have developed swollen and painful glands under my armpit on the injection side.

3.31.2022 – Swollen glands in my armpit on the injection side, consistent with earlier Covid injections

Eczema, Rheumatoid arthritis and Balance disorder

3.18.2021 – My Rheumatoid Arthritis is really acting up. My arms, elbows, right knee and ankle, right shoulder are in a lot of muscle and joint pain. It could be the windy, cool weather and something I ate.

3.26.2021 – Reaction to the cold and windy weather yesterday while standing in line for the vaccination

3.29.2021 – I was told by my rheumatologist Not to take my medicine for a week and now I feel the effects.

4.1.2021 – When I first received the 2nd shot, I experienced equilibrium problems for a couple of days. I thought they could have been caused by not taking Xeljanz, my arthritis medication. It is gone now and Im back on my medication after a week. Thought Id mention this.

3.27.2022 – Acute Eczema which started as a rash. Pain and swollen joints. Neck ache.

Mass, Lymphadenitis and Nodule

2.2.2021 – A lump on my collarbone- same side as injection. The lump moves a bit, but is tender to the touch or when I raise my arm.

2.3.2021 – Tender lump on my collarbone - same side as the injection

3.24.2021 – The lump on my collarbone, which appeared one week after the first injection, is still there. My doctor ordered an ultrasound and confirmed it is an inflamed lymph node likely due to the vaccine. I should tell her if it gets bigger or doesnt go aw Ultrasound

11.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

Blood pressure increased, Hypertension and Influenza like illness

4.1.2021 – Slightly elevated blood pressure. Higher than usual.

4.2.2021 – Blood pressure still spiking but down from yesterday.

4.3.2021 – Blood pressure returning toward normal, occasional spikes not related to activity. spike

4.15.2021 – Headache, chills, body ache & fatigue

5.30.2021 – May be totally unrelated, been experiencing joint pain since receiving second shot.

6.6.2021 – Joints still achy.

1.3.2022 – I think that despite getting a flu shot, I and my family caught the flu.

2.22.2022 – Achy, vomiting, chills, cough,

5.25.2022 – Flu like symptoms

Joint injury, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Dysgeusia

1.30.2021 – very slight post nasal drip and metallic taste in mouth for~30 minutes

2.5.2021 – (I don't believe the pain is due to vaccine. I have a prexisting wrist injury, and sat in a chair with bad back support. no pain near the injection site..

2.6.2021 – The joint and muscle pain isn't related to the vaccination

3.19.2021 – Vomiting, nausea, fatigue (only 3/12-13)

8.31.2021 – I had a bad sore throat for 3 weeks. I tested negative for strep and Covid. My doctor gave me antibiotics after it persisted. I still have slight problems at 6 weeks, but the antibiotics helped significantly. In person Covid and Strep test in parking lot

Tension headache, Injection site mass and Injection site induration

1.1.2021 – Please note that while I am reporting having a headache today that I cannot confidently say it was caused by the vaccine. I believe a number of other triggers are at hand (dehydration, weather, etc.) are at play, but for completeness I am letting you know that yes I did experience a headache on the date I received my vaccine.

1.3.2021 – I don't know if it's swelling around the injection site, but there is a mild firmness and warmth to the area.

1.4.2021 – The lump at the injection site I reported yesterday seems to have reduced along with the tenderness and warmth.

1.5.2021 – Today I noticed mild brusing at the injection site.

1.7.2021 – I still have the small bruise at the injection site but it is healing and doing well.

1.15.2021 – It isn't necessarily new or worsening, but I still feel mild muscular twinge pain in my arm at the injection site. This may be due to other factors, but I wanted to let you know about it.

1.27.2021 – I had a tension headache going into the appointment but I don't think it is worsening.

1.29.2021 – Yesterday I had mild muscle aches in my shoulders and arms, mild stiffness in my hands, and I also felt congestion with sneezing; while this could be due to my bedroom (I use a true HEPA filter air purifier), I wanted to bring it to your attention since I wasn't able to yesterday.

1.31.2021 – I'm feeling strange muscle tension and tingling in my neck, namely around my lymph nodes. It's mainly a weird sensation and a few weeks ago I was informed that I don't have any pathologies in that area. It's weird I know, but I thought it'd be worth mentioning!

2.2.2021 – The headache was due to work tension and low protein

Precancerous cells present, Dysmenorrhea and Heavy menstrual bleeding

3.28.2021 – My birth control patch isn't working now; my usual heavy bleeding and painful cramps

3.30.2021 – felt a little warm but unsure if it was house temperature

4.14.2021 – I had an extremely and unusually heavy menstrual cycle a week after shot #1; I am still bleeding a little.

4.15.2021 – VERY mild occasional cough (probably allergies)

4.16.2021 – slight cough, milder than yesterday

4.28.2021 – Occasional light cough, occasional slightly sore throat

5.5.2021 – occasional light cough, occasional not-as-deep breath. similar to spring allergies (probably is)

10.13.2021 – My Pap smear came back abnormal with low-risk precancerous cells. This might be unrelated, but it is new. Gynocological check-up

Generalized tonic-clonic seizure, Seizure and Lower respiratory tract infection

2.19.2021 – These symptoms were early last evening, after my check-in. They lasted a couple of hours. Had ear pain along with the headache. Only remaining symptom is arm pain.

2.22.2021 – Tylenol helps to relieve discomfort

3.3.2021 – Big flare-up of neck shoulder pain. Also severe pain in right leg with sharp twinges in groin area down to knee, making it almost impossible to stand or walk, even with help. In ER now - had a brief first ever seizure.

3.10.2021 – Major flare-up of chronic neck pain, ER visit after first ever grand mal seizure, and treated for possible UTI based on some blood and urine lab work done in ER EEG

3.24.2021 – Sharp pain in ears

9.21.2021 – Bad headaches the last few weeks

10.26.2021 – Fainted, sweats, clammy

10.28.2021 – Very stiff neck

10.30.2021 – Mild only if I take Tylenol and muscle relaxer

12.6.2021 – Dry cough

1.24.2022 – Linnenbrink cold getting worse and more chesty

4.26.2022 – Back/hip pain was there before shot but headache is new since shot

5.13.2022 – Back ache

5.20.2022 – Lower back pain, also some shoulder neck pain

Asthma, Rash and Cough

3.27.2021 – Mild cough this morning; eased with cough drop amd mucinex

3.30.2021 – Asthma acting up; took my meds

4.14.2021 – Minor cough

4.17.2021 – Mikd occasional cough

4.19.2021 – Minor cough and asthma acting up

7.13.2021 – Rash that looks like prickly heat on my back, in yhe middle down the spine from mid to low back. Doesn't itch. Will be contacting my primary care soon because changing laundry detergent and using cortisone cream didn't help. Will be going to my primary doctor

Nodule, Injection site induration and Contusion

1.2.2021 – Injection site is about 1 inch x 1 inch mild redness. Feels hard to touch it. Was joint achy yesterday(1/1/21) before bedtime.

1.13.2021 – Last week Wednesday I woke up w/ bruise on the arm I got the shot in. It was on the inside of my bicep. A hard knot is in the center. Started size of a quarter. Now it is bigger than a 50 cent piece. Bruise turning blue green but knot still there

1.26.2021 – Needed to take some Tylenol to take the edge off

Blepharospasm, Muscle twitching and Lymph node pain

4.2.2021 – Pain and Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of injection arm. Painful to touch.

4.3.2021 – Swelling and pain in underarm lymph nodes on injection arm.

4.4.2021 – Swelling and pain in lymph nodes under injection arm (armpit)

4.5.2021 – Still have pain, tenderness, swelling in armpit lymph nodes on injection arm

4.28.2021 – Anytime I sneeze or yawn my left eye twitches. It will also twitch at some random times. It started after I received my 2nd dose. I got the vaccine in my left arm. Not sure if theres any correlation.

5.5.2021 – Continue to have an eye twitch in the eye on the side I received the vaccine.

5.12.2021 – Continued eye twitch in left eye. More frequent now. Comes on randomly, but also when I sneeze and/or yawn.