Their Stories

Disturbance in attention, Gastroenteritis viral and Eye pain

4.30.2021 – stuffy head and nose

5.2.2021 – profusely sweating and its not hot out

5.5.2021 – sweating

7.29.2021 – i currently have a very bad sinus infection. i also had stomach virus/diarrhea for 2 weeks saw an ENT two times in person for sinus. also Urgent care for sinus. Plus phone call with my regular doctor about stomach virus.

10.28.2021 – Sinus infection has not gone away. Eye pain, neck aches, sleepiness, can't concentrate. Saw an ENT and also an Eye Doctor.

6.5.2022 – Excessive face sweating. Even when it's 65*.

Skin discoloration, Syncope and Muscle spasms

2.15.2021 – Low magnesium and potassium caused spasms that last over 2 hours. Never had before. First episode Feb 12 and I fainted, went white and hands turned blue. Ambulance ride to hospital. Second time 2/14 , didn't faint but over 2 hrs of spasms. Did not speak medical attention

5.4.2021 – Starting today I am dizzy/light headed. My boy friend who is not vaccinated has severe headache, upset stomach, chills, no fever yet and overall aches which began Sunday 5/2/2021. His ex wife also not vaccinated I am told has same sx and out of work

Lymph node pain, Sneezing and Lymphadenopathy

2.27.2021 – I do not have have symptoms today but I did not get the chance to log my symptoms in the evening following my shot and the days after. Is there a way I can report those symptoms... please advise

11.29.2021 – Noticed swelling and tenderness around my supraclavicular and apical lymph nodes on the injection arm

11.30.2021 – Slight lymph node swelling

12.1.2021 – Slight swelling of lymph nodes

1.1.2022 – Runny nose, cough, sore throat

1.8.2022 – Cough, runny nose, sneezing and congestion

Weight decreased, Breast pain and Axillary pain

3.6.2021 – Breast and under arm pain, after the first and more after the second dose, I had breast cancer 2 years and a half ago, doing pretty good with that, I didnt have any pain before the vaccine

2.27.2022 – Iam a breast cancer survivor, after the 2 shots I had 2 times covid, I received the infusion the first time, second time was mild, but I loose weight and my right breast hurts, appointment with oncologist will be in March Walk in dr

Rheumatoid arthritis, Joint swelling and Anxiety

3.25.2021 – RA flare of shoulder, hand and wrists still lingering. random muscle pain that moves around, blood pressure higher than usual, a few bouts of anxiety

4.10.2021 – I've had an ongoing RA flare that has lasted over 4 weeks so far after my 2nd shot. This has been the worst flare I have ever had in 8 years and I have had pain in places that I have never had pain before. I really hope this will pass soon.

4.22.2021 – Horrible shoulder pain. Orthopedic

3.13.2022 – More frequent RA flares. Left knee swollen and painful which has never been part of my symptoms.

Eczema eyelids, Dermatitis atopic and Dermatitis contact

12.19.2020 – Itching

12.20.2020 – Itching, coughing I am an ER physician and am working today. My co-attending prescribed dexamethasone as I suddenly developed a cough and abnormal sensation in my throat. This improved after taking Claritin and the dexamethasone (as did my hives)

3.18.2021 – Atopic dermatitis

6.17.2021 – Eyelid and neck dermatitis due to either contact or food allergy that I have not had previously. Random hives.

12.17.2021 – Facial, neck and hand rash for months. Diagnosed by allergist as Allergic contact dermatitis related to my PEG allergy.

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Myalgia and Lymphadenopathy

2.13.2021 – Swollen glands

2.15.2021 – Cold symptoms

3.4.2021 – Dizziness when moving around

3.5.2021 – Last evening I had a horrendous headache that built from 3pmovernight. I couldnt report this yesterday bc the survey occurred before the headache became a major problem. The rating on the headache is mostly based on last evening to this morning. It has mostly resolved now (3/5 at 15:17). Also, I have swollen glands. Not a huge bother. Moderate to mild issue.

3.6.2021 – Swollen lymph node in left armpit (same side as shot). And swollen glands under ears/at jaw line

3.7.2021 – Swollen glands persist mostly left side

3.8.2021 – Lymph node swelling

3.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes persist

3.17.2021 – Swollen glands at base of jaw Fatigue

6.3.2021 – Diabetes In person visit

9.1.2021 – Seeing rheumatologist to assess for possible autoimmune disorder due to high/positive ANA Doctors visit, blood work

2.14.2022 – Seeing rheumatologist to determine official DX. Likely SLE.

9.19.2022 – Dizziness

9.20.2022 – Swollen lymph node

10.30.2022 – Joint and muscle pain

Middle insomnia, Sleep disorder and Lymph node pain

3.7.2021 – My injection site pain isnt limiting my activities, but it is uncomfortable for me to raise my arm and I woke up during the night if I rolled over onto that side.

3.29.2021 – Yesterday (the day after I got my second dose) I had joint aches, body aches, and fatigue.

3.30.2021 – I am a little sore at the lymph nodes in my right armpit, which is the same arm where I got the shot.

3.31.2021 – Tenderness in lymph nodes of my right armpit (same arm I got my shot in)

Hyperacusis, Neurological symptom and Sinus pain

3.25.2021 – Louder ear ringing and problems sleeping but I don't know if that's related to the vaccination or not

4.1.2021 – Loud ear ringing has not gone away. Also get weird neurological feelings in my arms and legs like my clothes are touching me in places that they are not

4.9.2021 – Itchy skin

4.11.2021 – The ear ringing that started with the first modernist shot has now become louder and I now have dizziness and nausea as well

4.12.2021 – Sinus and ear pain i believe the shot overloaded my immune system

4.14.2021 – I believe that my symptoms are not related to the vaccine and more likely a cold or sinus infection

4.15.2021 – These symptoms were a reaction to a new medication but I thought I would make a note of it anyway for your records

5.6.2021 – Sneezing sore throat fever

7.8.2021 – Brachial radial pruritus

Blood pressure increased, Back pain and Headache

2.5.2021 – Ive never had blood pressure problems before and my pressure has been elevated all week. The bottom number had a range from 85-105. It finally came down today.I also had a persistent headache since last Friday.

2.14.2021 – Blood pressure changes and a slight headache. I am currently taking a beta blocker to control my blood pressure.

2.19.2021 – Im currently taking a beta blocker to help control my blood pressure

3.4.2021 – Lower back pain

Injection site nodule, Lymph node pain and Injection site pain

1.15.2021 – As of yesterday i have a node or bump on my back on the side of the shot that is protruding . Not sure if its related or not but it is sore

2.7.2021 – Swollen lymph node which is painful on subscapula area

2.8.2021 – What appears to be a swollen lymph node on back on same side as shot

2.9.2021 – Very swollen lymph node or at least that is what I think it Is on my back behind my arm the side I got the shot

2.10.2021 – Swollen lymph node on back

2.11.2021 – Appears to be a swollen lymph node on my back near the arm that was injected

2.12.2021 – Appears to be a swollen lymph node behind arm /back on same side as shot

Dysacusis and Tinnitus

10.31.2021 – Tinnitus, primarily in the left ear, began approximately 43 hours after shot. For about an hour, it sounded like I had an echo in my head blessedly that only lasted about an hour and now it's reduced to a buzzing sound.

11.1.2021 – Intermittent Tinnitus a buzzing in my ears, predominately my left ear fortunately no more echoing inside my head like I had yesterday!

11.2.2021 – Continued intermittent buzzing in my ears (more so left) that began about 40 hours after the injection.

11.3.2021 – Continued intermittent ringing in my ears - starting about 40 hours after the shot.

11.4.2021 – Continued intermittent buzzing in my ears, primarily my left ear, that began 40 hours after my injection

11.5.2021 – Continued intermittent buzzing in my ears.

Arrhythmia, Balance disorder and Atrial fibrillation

2.4.2021 – Decreased appetite, dizziness

2.5.2021 – Dizziness

2.6.2021 – Slight dizziness.

2.24.2021 – Foggy feeling in mind& not remembering like i used to.

3.3.2021 – Dizzy

3.4.2021 – Light headed & dizzy

3.5.2021 – Balance

3.10.2021 – Cognition

3.24.2021 – I have not reported this before but i have had a continuous problem with A-Fib beginning when i got covid. Please call if you would like more information. (b)(6) Clinic apt. With cardiologist.

6.2.2021 – I have been in A-Fib since having covid. Im in hospital 3 days to try to get my heart in normal rhythm. My cardiologist has tried several other things hopefully this going to work.

Toothache, Pain in jaw and Myalgia

4.21.2021 – I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobile Type) & POTS, & the symptoms I checked off are either elevated from what my daily "normal" is or are clearly a definite reaction to the elevated immune response that should be happening with the vaccine. (I'm pretty good at differentiating at this point, but felt I should note that I do have other conditions AND I feel pretty crummy today which I'm pretty sure is a result of the vaccine.)

4.23.2021 – Severe Pain radiating up through neck, jaw, & teeth after yesterday's check in (to point of crying), teeth are ok today but neck is still bad.

Thyroid disorder, Renal disorder and Eye disorder

9.11.2021 – Very dizzy, feeling like im on an elevator. I have an appointment scheduled to see my doctor.

9.16.2021 – Vertigo has gotten worse. Saw my doctor and she said the vaccine induced the vertigo and started me on medicines.

9.23.2021 – Covid like symptoms. Was tested and it was negative for Covid. Plus, thyroid issues out of the blue.

9.30.2021 – I have Covid which as increased my symptoms. Antibody infusion

10.7.2021 – Having problems with my eyes because of the new vertigo diagnosis after the vaccine. Saw my eye doctor and he has to change my prescription for my glasses, and it has not even been a year. Ocular headaches with zig zags in my eyes. Blocks my vision. Had to see my eye doctor. Also, seeing an ENT this month to address the vertigo.

10.14.2021 – Brain fog and confusion. Have appts to see a neurologist.

12.2.2021 – Tremors

3.3.2022 – Tachycardia, feet and hands locking up, low blood pressure, high blood pressure, change in kidney function, pins and needles and numbness of limbs, pressure in my head, tremors, vibrating in body, cant stand without feeling faint. Blue toes.

Lung disorder, Pulmonary pain and Productive cough

3.4.2021 – Rash at injection site about 5-7 days after vaccine, 3 in diameter, red, slightly itchy. Also, fatigue and diarrhea.

3.14.2021 – My lungs don't feel well, coughing up some mucus.

3.15.2021 – My lungs hurt

3.18.2021 – I did want to add that I have the MTHFR gene mutation, and had I what I believe to be Covid-19 a year ago, before testing was available. I did test positive for antibodies.

4.8.2021 – Fatigue, sore throat, chills, headache, muscle soreness, also swollen lymph nodes.

9.9.2021 – Diarrhea

Lung disorder, Hypertension and Migraine

12.28.2020 – Shortness of breath 5 minutes after vaccine. It lasted for about 10 minutes. Three hours later, I experienced pain at the injection site, as well as chest pain, but the chest pain subsided after approximately 40 minutes.

1.4.2021 – Sore throat that comes and goes

1.12.2021 – Sore throat (comes and goes), I experienced chills two nights ago (no fever)

1.21.2021 – Sore throat (comes and goes)

1.22.2021 – Intermittent sore throat (stabbing pain)

1.29.2021 – Unilateral Axillary lymphadenopathy, nausea, general malaise, headache

2.5.2021 – After day 9 of the 2nd dose: general lymphadenopathy, general malaise, nausea, weakness, lightheaded. Lab work showed high monocytes and positive igG. These symptoms lasted for two weeks after day 9. Doctor ruled out infectious process.

2.12.2021 – General lymphadenopathy

2.19.2021 – Pain in other lymph nodes.. but other symptoms have disappeared. IgG positive. PCR negative. High monocytes and WBC. No source of infection found..

4.16.2021 – Lymphadenopathy; mild restrictive lung defect; moderate decrease in diffusing capacity

10.3.2021 – Shortness of breath

10.22.2021 – Migraines

10.29.2021 – Tiredness, fatigue

11.12.2021 – General malaise, fatigue, nausea, body aches

12.31.2021 – Diagnosed with hypertension

4.1.2022 – Hypertension, positive TPO

10.3.2022 – Fatigue, tiredness, migraines, hypertension

Tachycardia, Injection site warmth and Injection site erythema

1.15.2021 – Day 11. Woke to wrist hurting. 2 inch redness surrounding site later noticed, hot to touch, sore shoulder muscle and arm. Itchy elbow w/joint pain. Redness gone by day 12. Sore muscle through day 14. Sore left throat and headaches day 13-14 Outlined and discussed with other nurses/NPs on my unit

1.31.2021 – Breathy, dry cough, moments of dizziness

2.1.2021 – Mild intermittent breathiness and cough

2.2.2021 – Tachycardia at bedtime last night while calm

2.3.2021 – Intermittent cough still Employee health ordered covid test for cough

2.5.2021 – Intermittent cough

2.12.2021 – Continued intermittent dry cough down into chest Scheduled appt with clotting specialist

2.20.2021 – Still have an intermittent chest cough that started at the exact time the vaccine side effects did

International normalized ratio decreased, Prostatic specific antigen increased and Cyst

2.18.2021 – Ached like a flu shot...started about 3 hours after ijection...lasted about 3 hours now subsiding...nearly gone after 7 hours

3.11.2021 – This week and looking back over the last 3 weeks I have been much more fatigued than usual. Falling asleep midday and tired early evening.

3.21.2021 – Pain at injection site almost gone

3.23.2021 – I take warfarin and my INR dropped from 2.3 to 1.6 after taking the second vaccine shot on 3/18. My INR has been steady between 2.2 and 2.7 for a long time now taking 7.5 4 days and 5.0 3 days a week

3.24.2021 – Did not take INR today...will recheck tomorrow

3.27.2021 – INR back to normal after taking some additional warfarin

6.19.2021 – Cysts seemed to enlarge, other lymph glands enlarged then all retirned to normal after a few days Office visit with doctor

9.16.2021 – Swollen glands, elevated PSA test Dr office visits

Abnormal feces, Postmenopausal hemorrhage and Hematochezia

2.6.2021 – Sniffles

2.7.2021 – Irritable

2.25.2021 – My normal body temp is on the low side 97.5 so even getting to 99 makes me feel a bit off. I know it's not really a fever.

2.27.2021 – I had to take a nap. I have not had to do this in 20 years.

2.28.2021 – Felt Dizziness

5.27.2021 – Have not been well for a month. Got a sore throat. Turned into respiratory virus. I was still working from home & not going out. Was coughing violently. Upon going to bathroom there was lots of blood in the toilet. Was sent to ER. Appts with GI, Pulmonary & ENT Doctors

8.26.2021 – I don't think they are related to vaccine. I have reflux due to a structural isdue in mt esophagus. Also have gastritis.

2.25.2022 – I've had post menopausal bleeding after 21 years. I've also had stool leakage. So far, I've gone through many tests & the doctors haven't found a clinical reason for the bleeding. Endometrial biopsy

Hypersomnia, Back pain and Nasal congestion

2.23.2021 – Sore throat and some fatigue.

3.1.2021 – I seem to be having a lot of lower back pain. Im suspecting that it may be my kidneys. Its something Ill be looking into, shortly.

3.7.2021 – Ive had some looser stools bothering me for the last 10 days.

4.26.2021 – Mild diahrea

11.27.2021 – A possible cold w/major fatigue & stuffed sinuses. No nasal congestion & no fever. 1st day I slept from 9pm-4pm the following day without waking up, (19 hours). After 5 hours on the couch, went to bed at 9pm and slept 9am, (12 hr). Still fatigued.

Parotitis, Skin tightness and Muscle tightness

1.22.2021 – A little bit of facial numbness on the left side. Nothing noticeable physically. I have felt this before under other circumstances.

1.23.2021 – Still feels a little different on the left side of my face near my mouth but nothing I can see or that hurts.

1.24.2021 – Still a little bit of tightness on the left side of my face near my mouth.

1.25.2021 – Still have the tightness in my left cheek. It has never lasted this long but nothing outwardly visible.

1.26.2021 – Still muscle stiffness in my left cheek area. As a precaution because there was numbness associated with the stiffness to be on the safe side they recommended the ED. The ED did not find evidence of anything alarming.

1.27.2021 – Still some stiffness in my cheek. Hot compresses and ibuprofen seem to be helping.

1.29.2021 – Facial stiffness is almost gone. I tried intermittent hot compresses and ibuprofen.

3.27.2021 – Not sure if related but developed parotitis in the same cheek I had the numbness in after the first shot. Other than that nothing.

Sinus operation, Hyposmia and Pulmonary congestion

1.7.2021 – Nasal drip and scratchy throat

1.8.2021 – Sore throat and post nasal drainage

1.9.2021 – Productive cough, chest congestion, scratchy throat

2.2.2021 – Sinus drainage

2.3.2021 – Sinus pressure over cheeks

2.12.2021 – I have a headache and nighttime cough for 2 nights and brain fog with minimal nasal congestion or drainage.

2.26.2021 – Sinus headache, seems like chocolate doesn't taste like chocolate.Feeling tired despite sleep. Maybe a little brain fog today.

3.5.2021 – A little thick phlegm and cough usually when I lay down in bed.

9.29.2021 – Decreased taste and smell

Smoke sensitivity, Depressed mood and Eye irritation

1.12.2021 – Woosy feeling

2.16.2021 – Rapid heartbeat- 108

8.17.2021 – UTI. Burning eyes, asthma, headaches from forest fire smoke. Pain and swelling in my low back, hips, knees, & ankles. Knee X-ray

2.15.2022 – I have had a bad flare of fibromyalgia with chronic body pain, migraine, and chronic fatigue for about 3 months now. I wasn't able to work at all for a month and am now back to work a few hours a week. I was anxious and depressed. I'm getting better.

Hand dermatitis, Dermatitis atopic and Dermatitis

2.17.2021 – My eczema on my hands has improved

3.5.2021 – Inflamation of atopic dermatitis skin condition on hands, I needed to take a benadryl. I also had itchy pins and needles feeling which subsided after taking the benadryl.

3.9.2021 – Inflamation of atopic dermatitis eczema on hands

10.1.2021 – I have atopic dermatitis and it flared up.

10.2.2021 – Clotted blood and mucous when blowing nose last night and this morning.

10.3.2021 – My atopic dermatitis on my hands is still inflamed also couldn't fall asleep until midnight when I usually get to sleep at 10 pm

10.4.2021 – My skin condition has calmed down

Bronchitis chronic, Neurological symptom and Nervous system disorder

2.7.2021 – burning pain arm to neck, systemic itching started after 6 hours

2.9.2021 – Neck stiffness comes and goes since vaccine

2.22.2021 – Pain in hand and feet radiating upward . At times turning purple.

2.27.2021 – Burning feeling throughout

2.28.2021 – Severe asthma attack

3.3.2021 – Nerve pain

3.5.2021 – Neurological issues

3.6.2021 – Neurological issue

3.13.2021 – Rapid heart rate, migraine headache and constant burning in feet

4.12.2021 – Daily Headaches and worsening nerve issues

9.1.2021 – Respiratory infection that has lasted 2 months. Not Covid related

2.27.2022 – I've had a daily headache that can turn into a migraine since my Pfizer booster on 12/12/2021 I'm taking prednisone to help with these headaches

3.16.2022 – Fever blisters and severe headaches are continuing Doctors office

6.12.2022 – Had Covid in mid April. Chronic bronchitis. Now entire Body is having muscle spasms and joint pain.

Pruritus, Injection site pain and Headache

3.10.2021 – Very sore arm where the shot was given

3.11.2021 – Sore arm by injection site.

3.23.2021 – I have been experiencing itching on my face, legs, back and stomach. I was not sure if this is a side effect of the vaccine or not. I have been taking Benadryl to help with the itching.

4.13.2021 – I had striking/shooting pains in my head twice. I had never experienced this type of pain before. I am monitoring the frequency of the pains. If the pains continue, I will seek medical help.

Dry eye, Eye pain and Flushing

12.23.2020 – Symptoms progressed starting 7 hours after injection.

12.25.2020 – Slight Shortness of breath with activity. O2 Saturation 97%. I had Covid 9 or 10 weeks ago and had shortness of breath for 6 weeks. Same feeling as now.

1.12.2021 – Flushed face but not warm.

7.13.2021 – Eye soreness and dry eyes.I developed this symptom when I had Covid in October 2020. Gotten worse over last 2 months. Eye Doctor Appointment

1.13.2022 – During Covid infection in October 2020 I had pain in my feet. Now Off and on my feet tingle.

Injection site nodule, Head discomfort and Injection site reaction

1.15.2021 – Dr gave me antibiotic so injection site doesnt turn into cellulitis. & Im on the verge of a headache that doesnt actually become a headache. Itll start then stop right away. Still glad I got the vaccine.

1.24.2021 – A small knot at injection site. Better than having Covid, though!

4.15.2022 – Nope

5.15.2022 – I caught bronchitis (NOT Covid related & am Covid NEGATIVE)

9.20.2022 – No

9.21.2022 – I'm good & glad to be here!

11.1.2022 – Seasonal allergies. Had COVID test and it was NEGATIVE.

Bacterial infection, Facial pain and Viral infection

3.19.2021 – I had a mild case of COVID arm: redness and warmth near the injection site that began on day 9 after the vaccine. It went away after 4 days.

4.12.2021 – Sore armpit/auxillary lymph node

4.13.2021 – Still a slight pinching feeling/soreness in my armpit.

12.9.2021 – I seem to be developing COVID vaccine arm near the injection site. I had this after my first dose but not after the second.

10.20.2022 – I have a sinus infection with congestion, runny nose, and facial pain. I have tested negative for COVID at least 4 times, so this is due to another virus and subsequent bacterial infection. regular in-person primary care doctor visit