Their Stories

Immunization, Hypersomnia and Impaired work ability

1.6.2021 – Ringing ears

2.9.2021 – I received the vaccine booster on 2/2. I had a fever on 2/4 and slept most of that day. I missed work.

2.23.2021 – Dizziness, nausea, headache

3.2.2021 – Headache

10.31.2021 – Tachycardia 100-130

11.2.2021 – Still tachy heart rate

11.19.2021 – GU issue - do not think it is vaccine related

11.26.2021 – Sore throat Headache Sinus congestion Cough No fever

12.3.2021 – Ongoing headache, congestion and cough. No fever

4.29.2022 – Generalized fatigue. Occasional dizziness.

5.25.2022 – Feel SOB/ can't get a deep breath I've called for an office visit

5.26.2022 – Chest pressure

5.27.2022 – I have received medical care and the symptoms were not considered related to the vaccine.

6.3.2022 – Physicians do not think the symptoms are related to the vaccine.

10.15.2022 – The fever was a couple hours after fever reducing medication g

10.18.2022 – The headache, nausea, and feeling feverish occurred at the same time but temp wasn't elevated.

11.4.2022 – Hypertension Headaches Nausea Dizziness

Glassy eyes, Viral infection and Body temperature increased

1.17.2022 – Elevated temperature. She was exposed to COVID at school but so far negative.

6.15.2022 – She started growing armpit and pubic hair. We had her tested and it's not her hormones, which appear normal. This began a couple months ago.

7.30.2022 – She caught a virus that tested negative for COVID, but another family member caught COVID. She felt overall terrible, vomited once, had glassy eyes, and a sore throat. It lasted for a few days.

Lethargy, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Nasal congestion

2.17.2021 – Just feel a little tired and lethargic. Just full disclosure though I had both a minor medical procedure and an emotional event in the last week so it may or may not be related to my covid vaccine.

2.24.2021 – I got a really bad tickle in my throat within 1 min of receiving the vaccine both times. I dont know if its statistically significant but since it happened exactly the same both times I figured Id better report it.

3.11.2021 – Very fatigued again for some reason after feeling better for a while

12.2.2021 – Some kind of cold. Headache, stuffy nose, barking cough.

Body temperature increased, Injection site erythema and Injection site pain

4.16.2021 – None

4.17.2021 – I put ice on the injection site, yesterday. The pain at injection site went away. Took Motrin yesterday and slight headache went away by this morning.

12.24.2021 – The pain at injwctiin site is fading due to ice beinf placed on it, very minimally red, red is fading, temperature is very low, I see these as signs the vaccine is working, am feelinf that it will all be gone by tomortow or next day. Not worried.

12.25.2021 – No pain, no redness anymore, at injection site, I have no problem resting if I need too. I suspect the fever will be gone tomorrow. My heart rate and breathing are normal.

Fibromyalgia, Sleep disorder and Dry mouth

4.1.2021 – Dizziness

4.2.2021 – Dizziness, loss off taste and really dry mouthed

4.3.2021 – Dizziness even when trying to sleep and loss of apetito

4.5.2021 – Dry mouth

4.15.2021 – A rash on mi arm where i got the shot

4.29.2021 – Mi period lasted 3 weeks

5.6.2021 – Running nose A shot off benydrl for the arm and a shot to stop the headache

5.7.2021 – The headache is in the front of mi forhead

5.15.2021 – I was diagnosed with myalgia the pain has gone down but still have the muscles sorenes

10.29.2021 – Myalgia all other health posibilites where discarded buy test done buy mi doctor

4.30.2022 – Fibromyalgia and unregulated period that last 3 weeks

Hypopnea, Throat clearing and Ocular discomfort

3.3.2021 – Tight throat, runny nose, dry mouth

3.7.2021 – Neck stiffness and 1/2 face numb

3.8.2021 – Neck pain

3.9.2021 – Stiff neck and neck pain

3.31.2021 – Dry mouth, racing heartbeat, eye fogging

4.1.2021 – Increased heart rate, blurred vision and watery eyes, pain in my ribs crushing and tightness, loss of appetite

4.6.2021 – Small tickling cough, sore throat

4.7.2021 – Sore throat, slight cough

4.14.2021 – Headache, feverish, itchy, fatigue

5.1.2021 – Fatigue

6.30.2021 – Dizzy, nausea, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, shallow breathing

Grip strength decreased, Sensory loss and Tenderness

1.27.2021 – I think headache is unrelated to vaccine - anticipating a long wait, I cut way back on hydration

1.28.2021 – Temporal association - dont know if this has anything to do w/ injection (except arm tenderness)

2.22.2021 – Overall, my reaction to second shot was even more minor than to the first. I recognize thats one anecdotal response among millions, but maybe if MY experience is not unique, CDC could broadcast that LOTS of people do NOT have a worse time of it the second time around. This might address community acceptance and reduce reluctance? THANK YOU FOR ALLYOU DO! God bless you

4.14.2022 – Some (almost shooting) pains periodically, some severe, and startling. Some malaise and left upper shoulder shooting pain, too.

4.15.2022 – Still some shooting pains in L arm (vaccine administered on left side) and a little numbness in fingers

4.16.2022 – Continuing shooting pains and ongoing pain sporadically in left shoulder and arm. Some tingling/pins and needles in L hand and fingers.

4.17.2022 – Somewhat better but continuing sporadic shooting pain L arm

4.18.2022 – Still experiencing shooting pains in L arm and a little numbness in L hand

4.19.2022 – I think the shooting pains in my L arm are less frequent and less severe today, but I'm still feeling them, and some numbness/less grip strength in my L hand.

4.20.2022 – Some reduced grip strength and numbness L arm/hand. Some continuing radiating pain from shoulder shooting into fingers L arm/hand

4.27.2022 – Radiating pain L arm. Some loss of sensation L fingertips. Some loss of grip strength L hand. I went to ER one week post vaccination

Initial insomnia, Muscle fatigue and Increased upper airway secretion

6.5.2021 – I lost my sense of taste.

6.6.2021 – Yesterday, my sense of taste came back after 4-6 hours. Ive had joint pain and muscle aches the last two days, but neither of those today. However, I am -much- more tired. Today I woke up with a biting headache and a dry, scratchy throat. I ate a snack and took Tylenol, but had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep because my muscles felt heavy, to the point where breathing felt like a chore & took a lot of energy from me, almost hurting. I am also cold today, but I strongly believe that is my house and not me; my mother says so otherwise though.

6.7.2021 – Apparently what I felt yesterday were considered chills but I didnt know that. Today it is actually cold. Anyway, muscles arent achy per say today but they feel heavy and fatigued. Deep breaths feel like a chore. Had a bit of asthma this morning.

6.8.2021 – I forgot to mention yesterday & Sunday I had sniffles and a very mild sore throat. Both continued today, have had trouble breathing again today (aka asthma). Very very very fatigued/exhausted. Yesterday and this morning, moving my body felt like a chore. Need sleep.

6.9.2021 – I have been asthmatic again today and I really think its because of the vaccine.

6.10.2021 – Asthmatic again today.

1.29.2022 – Starting to have difficulty breathing. Ears are stuffy upon shower. Getting buildup in my throat. I had a fever yesterday by the way with severe pain and a very slight sore throat. Headache both days.

1.30.2022 – Feeling worse than yesterday, which is odd because I felt better yesterday. Difficulty breathing today; took four puffs of inhaler in one sitting. I still wish I could report my symptoms from Fri 1/28.

2.1.2022 – Difficulty breathing since Sunday.

2.10.2022 – I've had frequent headaches. I've also had breathing difficulties at least 2 days a week. A week after my booster, I had a headache for 11 hours. Dunno if it was from the weather change or not.

Middle insomnia, Sleep disorder and Dyspepsia

4.11.2021 – Felt hot after the chills, but no fever.

4.17.2021 – Pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen just below the sternum. Started yesterday and woke me up in the middle of the night last night. Still have it.

1.14.2022 – Heartburn for the past 2 days.

12.10.2022 – I had COVID about a month ago. Felt like I had a little cold. Right now i have a little sore throat and a little cough, but tested negative today and 3 days ago. Probably just a cold.

Hypersomnia, Somnolence and Diarrhea

4.15.2021 – I was tired af this morning, but after i got up i felt better. I slept like 10 hours. Shout out to all the cool people who read these things for the better of humanity. You're all the best

4.16.2021 – Slept 10 hours today

4.17.2021 – Another day spent sleeping more than the regular amount of hours

4.19.2021 – Less fatigue today

5.16.2021 – I slept a lot (9hours)and was tired when I woke up

5.17.2021 – Tired and don't want to wake up. As soon as I get up and moving it goes away.

6.2.2021 – Diarrhea

Uterine polyp, Blood urine present and Vaginal hemorrhage

1.31.2021 – soreness on the arm where shot was given.

3.13.2021 – I was some blood in urine. Have a dr appt in 3/22 with kidney specialist. Have a virtual appt on 3/22/21 and will have lab work done.

4.10.2021 – Seems like I caught a stomach virus. A little diarrhea and threw up once, and stomachache. My husband got it too but more severe. 24 hrs and it was gone.

5.30.2021 – I was spotting a little. Have a dr appt 7/13/21.

8.28.2021 – Some vaginal bleeding due to polyp. I will have surgery D&C to remove it. Doctor visit.

Polymenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and Viral infection

3.4.2021 – Fatigue and nausea this week

3.18.2021 – Sore throat

3.23.2021 – Severe period cramping

3.26.2021 – General feeling unwell

4.9.2021 – Cold-like symptoms - runny nose, ear pain, headache, fatigue.

4.16.2021 – Swollen glands, sore throat

4.23.2021 – Headaches, runny nose, cold-like symptoms, swollen glands, sore throat Dentist for teeth clenching/grinding symptoms ruled out infection

6.18.2021 – Tinnitus, shorter menstrual cycles

9.17.2021 – Sore throat, one ear clogged, ringing in ears

12.6.2021 – Fatigued and headache starting 11/29. Heartburn and dull ache in my chest starting 12/1. Tested negative by PCR, specimen collected 11/30. Spoke with my PCP on 12/3 about symptoms. Advised she thinks it's a viral bug.

12.27.2021 – Sore throat and fatigue

2.21.2022 – Covid-19, depression, anxiety

11.22.2022 – 6 week long sinus infection

Vertigo positional, Spinal pain and Nodule

2.8.2021 – Slight vertigo when rising.

2.9.2021 – Spinal pain. Unable to get comfortable.

2.20.2021 – Swollen lymph node in my neck.

2.28.2021 – Neck lymph node swollen. Pain in neck. Appointment made for tomorrow.

3.1.2021 – Swollen cervical lymph node

3.3.2021 – Nodule remains on my neck.

3.19.2021 – Enlarged lymph node neck. Sollen since the first shot. It started to get better. After the second shot Phizer, the lymph node came back. Its still with me.

4.2.2021 – I continue to have swollen lymoh nodes

8.29.2021 – Rash and enlarged lymph node, still.

2.26.2022 – After booster my neck gland got very painful again. In person GP.

Impaired work ability, Sinus disorder and Somnolence

1.17.2021 – About 17 hrs after the injection I became nausous, and on the evening of the 16th I had a runny nose accompanied by sneezing and sinus ( typical of symptoms I have during allergy season) Today I feel much better, arm soreness has gone. Just tired but I contribute some of this to not getting a good nights sleep.

2.5.2021 – Had the vaccine at 9am. Except for slight fatigue I am feeling good so far.

2.6.2021 – Soreness in the injection site

2.8.2021 – Woke up with nausea. Stayed home from work. Have been sleeping most of the day. Starting to feel better than I did earlier today.

2.12.2021 – Allergy symptoms. Sneezing and runny nose

9.30.2021 – No

10.1.2021 – Soreness at the injection site

10.4.2021 – Feeling better than yesterday.

3.31.2022 – Seasonal allergies

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Joint stiffness and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

3.2.2021 – Fatigue is something I had prior to getting COVID vaccine.

12.1.2022 – Stiffness in left hip. Could be from exercise class yesterday morning.

12.2.2022 – Stiffness when getting up from a seated position.

12.3.2022 – Stiff left hip moving from sitting to standing position. New symptom as of 12/1/22. Hip was replaced 5/3/22.

12.4.2022 – Still have stiffness in left hip. Also notice discomfort in lower back at times.

12.5.2022 – Still have discomfort when I stand upright from a seated position. Discomfort subsides when walk it off.

12.6.2022 – Symptom which began 12/1/22- Discomfort when I stand up from a seated position. Stiffness and discomfort in lower back. Subsides after a bit of movement. Chiropractic adjustment on 12/6/22.

Skin abrasion, Miliaria and Cardiac discomfort

3.8.2021 – Intense heart pain. Similar to what I experienced over months of a long covid response since March 2020 but more acute.

3.9.2021 – A feeling of chest compression and intermittent sharp pain around my heart.

3.10.2021 – Some intermittent chest pressure and pain.

3.11.2021 – Some very mild chest ache

3.13.2021 – The chest pressure and ache that Ive experienced for one year since contracting Covid in March had gotten better right before vaccination. Now it is much worse, and comes on after a ten minute walk.

3.14.2021 – Heart pressure and painan ache in my chest.

4.5.2021 – Intermittent pain at my heart.

4.6.2021 – My heart rate is highhovering around 100 even when resting.

4.7.2021 – Elevated heart rate

4.8.2021 – Abnormally elevated heart rate

4.9.2021 – The rash was more like purplish bruising below surface of skin on knee and thigh. Has since gone away.

4.11.2021 – The rash looks like skin abrasions and forms after heat, some petechiae

4.12.2021 – The rash is more like bruising beneath the skin, in response to heat.

10.4.2021 – Heart palpitations and fatigue, heightened following flu shot

Back disorder, Atrial fibrillation and Erythema

3.16.2021 – I had covered arm. I had no idea what it was I looked it up. It was pretty inflamed itchy sore red. It started on day 8 which was last Wednesday and today it seems to be gone or at least I hope just a little bit of itchiness I think.

3.30.2021 – Some itching behind my ear but that could be from something else. I swear that my original site on the other side of where today's was given was was itching

4.4.2021 – I'm guessing that I don't feel well on my headache is because I started afib this morning. I am being treated for AFib on a regular basis.

9.28.2021 – I would not think it has anything to do with my vaccine but I've had some upper back problems which I've had not had quite the same way before. Hopefully some of the doctors will get that figured out.

Skin tightness, Kidney infection and Cystitis

12.19.2020 – Heat and acetaminophen dont relieve the pain

12.20.2020 – A small knot @injection site. Less pain. Taking acetaminophen alsoet

12.21.2020 – Knot, redness @injection site. Diarrhea little bit more than usually get with morning meds

12.22.2020 – Headache was short duration

12.27.2020 – At injection site , still have small knot,tightness.

4.9.2021 – Kidney stones, bad kidney infection Out pt surgeries

7.9.2021 – Kidney stones. Bladder infection Outpatient surgery twice

1.8.2022 – Sinus headaches

Sleep deficit, Hypersensitivity and Asthenia

6.3.2021 – I have a few other symptoms, but most likely from IBD/UC, and new medication: Entyvio

6.7.2021 – I am on steroids & Entyvio for IBD/UC, therefore, I have multiple symptoms & side effects due to medications & chronic condition

6.8.2021 – Better than previous days - yet low strength, energy & sleep deprived due to strong prednisone steroud. Will start weaning down tomorrow.

12.1.2021 – Mild sore throat on left side plus random runny nose (clear) - these symptoms started after I received my flu vaccine. off and on for 7-10 days now- taking Zicam nasil swab f

6.3.2022 – The worst symptoms have subsided, along with my IBD/UC in remission New health condition is an allergy (general doctor thought so). Sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, so I bought Flonase (sp?), and symptoms do subside.

Dyspnea at rest, Pericarditis and Dyspnea exertional

5.20.2021 – Runny nose and cough

5.22.2021 – Cough and chest pressure

5.27.2021 – Insomnia sine shot

6.26.2021 – New shortness of breath and chest pressure when performing my regular aerobics routine or walking long distances. Same symptoms I had after natural covid infection in Dec 2020. Lasted for a month.

8.21.2021 – Mild chest discomfort and light headedness

8.23.2021 – Mild insomnia every night since shot

8.24.2021 – mild insomnia since shot

8.25.2021 – Mild insomnia and episodes of pounding heart beat

9.1.2021 – Chest pressure, cough, fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath when lying down or walking a short distance.

2.16.2022 – Pericarditis

Medical device site pain, Tongue ulceration and Gingival swelling

4.17.2021 – Area where i have libre sensor has been hurting, feels tight, burning and itchy. Started 24 hrs after shot. Never happened b4 does this 2 or 3x per day

4.18.2021 – Burning and pain in different spot. Bottom of arm by elbow, same spot as reported yesterday where libre sensor is. My eyes feel dry too

4.19.2021 – Same issue with spots on body feeling like burning and itchy but painful to touch.

4.21.2021 – Threw up again today. Stomach pain annoying alot of cramping. Is this because i have transverse myelitis so side effects a little worse?

5.7.2021 – Still vomiting and diarrheaNausea still bad

5.20.2021 – Couple sores on upper inside part of mouth

5.22.2021 – Mouth sore inside of mouth. Gums swollen and tongue has sores too. Started 48 hrs after shot just didnt relate it to it until someone else said they had mouth sores too.

5.23.2021 – Sores in mouth still. Pain in left leg since ahot alot worse. Pain level at an 8 will call dr tomorrow

5.30.2021 – More pain in rt leg. I strongly believe shot made my TM worse.

Bronchial disorder and Paresthesia

5.27.2021 – Just 2 incidents of feeling a tingly, pins & needles sensation, once in my calf area and once in my back thigh area. Obviously, I cant be sure what the cause is, but Ive never felt anything like it before.

6.1.2021 – Feeling a little odd in my bronchial area. I dont know if it is the vaccine but it has come and gone a few times since about a week after the 1st vaccine. The best way I can describe it is that it feels as if Ive been exercising in bad air qual

Immobile, Groin pain and Fatigue

4.5.2021 – Not sure if it is from Vaccination or sinuses. VERY MILD......NAGGING HEADACHE

6.12.2021 – Had fatigue for padt 2 week but didn't report it.

5.1.2022 – Unusual pain in groin area. Neurologist is trying to diagnose but cannot conclude why or what is cause of pain. This unusual pain causes immobility. Phone and Office Visits

12.20.2022 – Not sure if related but had disease for 20 years with no issues. Got vaccinated and I have experienced ALL side effects, expected exacerbations, pains, etc. Need 24 hour assistance

Dislocation of vertebra, Thoracic vertebral fracture and Blood parathyroid hormone increased

1.22.2021 – Been to dentist with infected toothj

1.23.2021 – Pain in face. Infected tooth

1.24.2021 – Infected tooth. On antibotics day 2

1.25.2021 – Tooth abcess

1.27.2021 – Abcessed tooth

2.3.2021 – Developed red round nonraised rash at injection site on days 7 and 8 about 2 inches in diameter had a slight itch resolved on its own on day 9

2.22.2021 – Having hayfever type allergies

2.24.2021 – Could be from hayfever

3.17.2021 – Stye in left eye. Continue with allergies (hayfever)

5.19.2021 – Fractures in spine from osteoporsis and increasing rash mostly on back from Prolia They think)

8.18.2021 – 3 vertebal fxs of t spine. 1 subluxation L spine due to osteoporosis which is due to increase in parathyroid hormone whichis due to renal failurev Renal md

11.15.2021 – Muscle spasms with pain both legsm

7.9.2022 – Total body itching. Prescribed steroids 3 d ago9 Primary care

Somniphobia, Hypersomnia and Palpitations

9.27.2021 – Sat. night around 11pm, I began to feel sick - gen. malaise, noticed my heart was Pounding, went on for many hours, afraid to fall asleep. Much better now & sore vax site ok now. But feel like I 'have been through something.'

9.28.2021 – No, the racing, pounding heart of Sat. night & early Sunday has subsided; starting to feel more like 'normal', need another good night's sleep. starting

9.30.2021 – But sleeping way more than usual. Thank you for V-safe; it's very comforting when you are alone.

10.1.2021 – More tired than usual; will visit the new MD; my doctor retired PAMF

Exaggerated startle response, Small fibre neuropathy and Fine motor skill dysfunction

2.5.2021 – Foot tingling

2.6.2021 – Bilateral foot numbness and tingling moving upwards to the rest of the body.

2.8.2021 – Right arm weakness, numbness and tingling and random paresthesias in different areas

2.18.2021 – Migratory paresthesias with random weakness of the face and extremities

3.4.2021 – Loss of smell, loss of taste, migratory paresthesias, migratory muscle weakness, fine motor skill loss.

3.13.2021 – Extremity weakness, paresthesias, neuropathy

3.18.2021 – Lower and upper extremity weakness, tremors, paresthesias, loss of smell and taste. Polyradiculopathy symptoms.

5.6.2021 – Temperature dysregulationContinued motor weaknessTremorsDizziness FatigueBrain fogInsomniaBack painStartle response/reflexParesthesias/numbness/tingling PLEASE CONTACT ME (b)(6)

8.7.2021 – Severe weakness of the lower extremities unable to exercise or walk. Diagnosis of vaccine related small fiber neuropathy and dysautonomia with mod to severe symptoms Workup for mitochondrial myopathy pending

2.5.2022 – Severe neuropathy and Severe POTS

Scleral hemorrhage, Increased upper airway secretion and Abdominal pain lower

1.15.2021 – Night sweats last night.

1.22.2021 – Lower abdominal constipation with bloating.

10.5.2021 – No

10.6.2021 – Right armpit swelling quite significant and moderately tender on the same side as the injection.

10.7.2021 – Armpit edema on vaccinated arm persists today

10.8.2021 – Armpit swelling on side of injection persists today

10.9.2021 – Small amount of armpit edema remaining on vaccinated side. Noticed left eye sclera hemorrhage this morning.

10.10.2021 – Small amount of armpit edema on injection side and left eye with scleral hemorrhage remains this morning

10.11.2021 – Right axila edema and left eye scleral hemorrhage continue to slowly resolve

11.15.2021 – Scratchy throat with mucus in my upper airways

11.21.2022 – Cold symptoms

Carpal tunnel syndrome, Dysmenorrhea and Impaired work ability

3.4.2021 – Arm a little sore

3.26.2021 – Tingling in left hand. Got shot in left arm. Left arm pit hurts a bit.

3.29.2021 – Tingling and numbness in fingers and toes. Feels in arm that I got the shot I have carpal tunnel syndrome. Have to wear a brace and couldnt be on a computer today.

3.30.2021 – Carpal tunnel issues with wrists and arms having joint pain. Had joint pain on hip area. I dont have these normally so this was onset of vaccine.

3.31.2021 – My wrists and both arms hurt. My knees hurt last night almost like what I think joint or arthritic pain might be. I dont have these issues so this is new. Have to stop working during day on computer bc cant type without pain.

4.10.2021 – More painful menstrual cramps then usual and this moderate tenderness in reproductive organs. Ive never experienced this and new symptom. The area in lower body are very tender just sitting in chair. I continue to also have achy knees and wrists. Going to ObGyn but this really is vaccine related. Very odd.

4.15.2021 – These pains and tingling in my nerves.

Injection site scab, Body temperature increased and Back pain

2.5.2021 – Theres a scab at the injection site that hasnt fallen off yet. Its pretty good size

2.26.2021 – Ive had muscle pain in my lower back and thighs but have had that before getting vaccine. Just seems it got a little worse after vaccine

5.22.2021 – Muscle aches

10.3.2021 – Had muscle aches before the shots but seem to be worse after getting the shot

10.20.2021 – Muscle pain

3.30.2022 – Runny nose. Congestion low grade temp body aches

9.29.2022 – Muscle soreness and tiredness

Food poisoning, Rash pruritic and Urticaria

3.11.2021 – 2 days ago had pain, chills, nausea, fatigue, muscle aches, some also yesterday

9.9.2021 – COVID like symptoms in July that lasted about 2 weeks for worst symptoms and 3-4 weeks total. I had cold symptoms, loss of smell, trouble breathing that I nearly went to the hospital to have treated and loss of appetite. COVID rapid test negative

12.10.2021 – A pruritic rash with hives and seemingly random erruptions on body that nearly always start at the scalp, neck or palms of the hands. Seems to reposnd to prednisone so far. Doctor is not sure of the cause. Started 12/2/21

10.6.2022 – Cold symptoms- stuffy nose, sore throat, mild sneezing and coughing