Their Stories

Muscular weakness, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

1.15.2021 – No

1.17.2021 – Nope

2.10.2021 – My underarm on the side I got shot is very sore

2.11.2021 – My armpit has swollen up like it has a 1/2 of a tennis bal under the skin and it hurts really bad. Phone call

2.12.2021 – I have a very swollen lymph node in the arm pit of the arm I got my shot in. Its very large and very sore.

2.13.2021 – The lymph node in arm I got my shot in is swollen and it hurts. Arm is weak

2.14.2021 – Lymph node in arm pit still swollen

2.15.2021 – Slightly Swollen lymph node

2.23.2021 – I have had diarrhea ever since I got the shot. At least 1-2 times a day. Ive had to take Imodium and pepto every day

10.8.2021 – The lymph node in my right armpit of the arm I got the shot in has swelled up. This is the same issue I had in left arm with the second dose.

10.9.2021 – Slight swelling in rt lymph node in armpit of arm I got shot in. Slight pain from swelling.

8.26.2022 – Lymph node on rt armpit swelling, in the arm I got the COVID shot. This happened when I got the 2 nd COVID shot also.

11.23.2022 – I recieved 5th COVID booster on 11/19/22

12.3.2022 – I've had a continuous headache since I got my 5 th vaccine, which is unusual.

Folliculitis, Sleep terror and Fungal skin infection

4.29.2021 – Loss of appetite

6.2.2021 – Very itchy rash, nowhere near the injection site

7.28.2021 – Rash, probably folliculitis, very probably fungal in nature but the question is asked very generally so ¯\_()_/¯

10.27.2021 – I've just gotten a rapid test to self-administer because I'm experiencing covid-like symptoms

11.28.2021 – I experience vasovagal syncope and am not bouncing back super quickly from that response to the injection

11.29.2021 – Sore throat

12.2.2021 – Cough, sore throat

12.5.2021 – Cough

12.19.2021 – Occasional low-grade cough

1.2.2022 – Sore throat, fatigue, light cough

11.8.2022 – Night terrors

Scrotal swelling, Intestinal hemorrhage and Gastrointestinal inflammation

4.29.2021 – Inflammation of intestines and severe lower lumbar/si joint point

4.30.2021 – Excessive sweating, severe back pain, severe joint pain, had a doctors appointment and they sent me to emergency clinic Started with regular doctors visit and was taken to emergency dept next door

5.2.2021 – Insomnia

5.5.2021 – Employer not allowing me to return to work until physician sign off, but physician wont sign off as all they can tell me is Ive had an exaggerated response to this vaccine. Trying to get into a rheumatologist. Still 6 weeks out. Been unable to work since 36 hours after first dose. After second dose issues exacerbated. What am I supposed to do here? This is going to cost me my freaking job.

5.13.2021 – Vaccine has activated an unknown to me auto immune condition. Waiting for test results to identify the exact condition. Rheumatologist, pain management specialist, spinal specialist

5.27.2021 – Swelling and pain in ribs, scrotal swelling, pain and swelling in knuckles and toe joints, intestinal bleeding and inflammation Rheumatologist

6.3.2021 – Having severe intestinal inflammation, severe fatigue, major muscle aches and joint inflammation. In person rheumatologist

7.31.2021 – C Diff infection, Gastroenterologist visit

Migraine, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

2.24.2021 – Very Tender swollen armpit lymph node

2.25.2021 – Swollen painful armpit lymph node

3.29.2021 – Sore throat

4.5.2021 – Sore throat for a week, like a cold

5.24.2021 – Worsening chronic migraines

10.1.2021 – Very swollen painful armpit lymph node on side where I got shot

10.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit and above collarbone that hurt badly

10.3.2021 – Very swollen painful armpit and collarbone lymph nodes

10.4.2021 – Lymph node swelling and tenderness

10.5.2021 – Soreness in armpit and collarbone lymph node

10.21.2021 – Minor cold

11.11.2021 – Just a bad cold I currently have, unrelated to the vaccine

9.21.2022 – Painful Swollen lymph nodes

9.22.2022 – Sore lymph nodes in armpit collar bone and throat

Periarthritis, Arthropathy and Injected limb mobility decreased

1.14.2021 – Mildly weird feeling in head

3.4.2021 – Right calf larger than left. No pain. Had ultrasound today, no blood clot. Probably not related to vaccine. Outpatient ultrasound

8.5.2021 – Covid. Extreme fatigue, sinus issues along with headache across eyebrows

2.6.2022 – Developed limited shoulder motion in left arm (where I rcvd all doses). I have rcvd booster too on December 22 2021. I did have a positive Covid test around June 7,2021.

3.25.2022 – Rotator cuff issues-seeing orthopedist next week

6.22.2022 – Frozen shoulder Office appointment

Cholecystectomy, Ocular hyperemia and Paresthesia oral

12.30.2020 – Dizzy

1.13.2021 – String headache, one day os nausea, two days of dizziness and light-headed.

1.21.2021 – I have a cough, and a tickle in my throat.

2.1.2021 – I was on antibiotics when I got my Covid vaccine, will that lessen my side effects, or will it lessen the effectiveness of the vaccine?

2.9.2021 – Headaches

10.24.2021 – I slept on my left side and my left eye turned red.

11.12.2021 – Slight Tingling around my face

12.3.2021 – Tingling sensation around my mouth and chin area.

10.3.2022 – Slight temp, sore throat, some congestion

Restlessness, Abnormal dreams and Hot flush

4.20.2021 – After first shot got a rash the size of 3 quarters (25c) near the injection site that looked like a spider bite, without the bite, bumpy and itchy, 4 days after and lasted 3-4 days. With 2nd shot, nothing yet.

4.21.2021 – A bit spaced out

4.22.2021 – Last night I had hot/cold flushes when going to bed and a restless night. Had some very vivid and strange dreams.

4.23.2021 – Rash on body and legs similar to bites, appeared 10 days after first shot and became itchier after second shot.

Conjunctivitis, Eye pain and Injection site pruritus

3.25.2021 – Since I got the first dose I didnt have any symptoms. After 9 days I started to have sore in my arm, turning red and itching the area where it was applied.

1.21.2022 – Pink eye, sore eyes, sore throat, fever 100.4, congestion, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, body aches. I had these symptoms for 9 days. I did the PCR test the day 3 after the first symptom and came back Covid Negative. They suggested do another test.

Uterine contractions during pregnancy, Influenza like illness and Diarrhea

8.27.2021 – Ive noticed more Braxton Hicks since receiving my first dose

8.28.2021 – More Braxton Hicks than normal

8.30.2021 – Noticing more Braxton Hicks than usual

8.31.2021 – More Braxton Hicks than usual and noticed horrible diarrhea this morning

9.9.2021 – More frequent Braxton Hicks since receiving my first dose of the vaccine. All day on and off.

10.14.2021 – Experiencing extreme fatigue on and off since the second vaccination.

10.28.2021 – Just more fatigued. It's like a lingering flu like fatigue since receiving my first dose.

Nonspecific reaction, Sleep disorder and Tinnitus

1.17.2021 – I felt crummy for 24 hours starting maybe five hours after the vaccine.

1.20.2021 – It has been one week today and I have just felt fluids and aches for the whole time. I feel better every day and almost back to myself today.

2.5.2021 – Breathing issues but mild so far.

2.6.2021 – Tinnitus started almost immediately after receiving vaccine and is not improving. It is so loud it wakes me in the night.

2.9.2021 – Tinnitus is still present but is not quite as loud as it has been. Still driving me crazy but perhaps it will decrease more as each day passes.

2.13.2021 – Tinnitus is still present if that is what it is. Seems to be more in one ear/side now than before.

Trismus, Dyskinesia and Weight increased

12.30.2020 – Dont know if it has anything to do with the shot, but have had my jaw feeling stiff, not able to open my mouth as wide as usual

12.31.2020 – Jaw is still difficult to open and very sore

1.1.2021 – Jaw still sore

1.2.2021 – Jaw still

1.3.2021 – Jaw sore

3.1.2021 – I thought maybe it was nothing, but have had a cough since the second shot, seems to be getting worse. Actually since the first shot there has been weight gain.

7.19.2021 – It really isnt new, but since the last shot, I have noticed a cough that is getting worse

Parathyroid tumor benign, Menstruation irregular and Migraine

3.5.2021 – Slight cold syptoms last night like a couple sneezes and a runny nose but woke up and they were gone

3.17.2021 – I have a hormone issue which prevents me from getting a period and am on birth control pills (which would prevent me from also getting it) as hormone therapy. Several days ago I got my period for the 1st time in about 20 years!

3.24.2021 – I still get mild migraines and very rarely get them. I now have them almost daily and sometimes are pretty strong.

9.24.2021 – Diagnosed with parathyroid adenoma

Injection site induration, Visual impairment and Injection site warmth

2.6.2021 – Dizziness

2.8.2021 – Dizziness/feeling faint. Intermittent

2.10.2021 – Still some dizziness yesterday and today

8.6.2021 – R eye vision issue-likely due to age/known condition

8.18.2021 – A little dizzy/woozy feeling. I am about 4 hours status post my vaccination.

8.20.2021 – Skin around injection site is swollen, red, and now hard AND warm/hot to the touch

8.21.2021 – Skin around injection site is less swollen and red today. Still tender and a little hard to the touch and still warmer than the surrounding skin.

8.22.2021 – Still warmth and hardness at the injection site, but much decreased today.

8.18.2022 – Covid. I finally (?) got Covid. Do not recommend.

Decreased insulin requirement, Laryngeal edema and Insulin resistance

1.14.2021 – Itchy painful hives at injection site and on leg

1.18.2021 – Sore throat

1.21.2021 – Facial flushing, sore throat, Also I didn't get a text yesterday about my symptoms - I hope I continue to receive these since I'm still experiencing side effects from the vaccine I received a week ago, I'm a bit concerned about why they're not going away since I thought they were only supposed to last 4-5 days. I'm most concerned about the persistent low grade fever, chills, migraine, & fatigue.

1.28.2021 – My low grade temp increases daily with high of 100.1. ~3×3 area just above vaccine injection site became red&inflamed 13 days post-vaccine & goes up to my shoulder, is warm to touch, painful, itchy, has redder raised edges & a lighter pink inside.

2.4.2021 – Severe abdominal pain/cramps, a few new itchy hives daily at various sites on arms/legs/torso/abdomen/hips, vaccination site still hurts periodically, still experiencing low grade temperature (up to 99.8) degrees and chills

2.11.2021 – Suddenly I'm experiencing several daily hypoglycemic events making my Type I diabetes harder to control. I'm more sensitive to my insulin & my total daily dose has dropped by 1/3. My allergist told me to delay the 2nd dose to avoid serum sickness. My allergist is concerned that I could have a serious reaction to the 2nd dose of the vaccine so she wanted me to join a trial so that I could be tested for antibodies to the covid spike protein but the study is underfunded & full so I dont know how she'll determine if & when it's safe for me to get my 2nd dose of the vaccine. She's swamped & the antibody testing I need isn't available outside of a trial setting. She thought it might be safe for me to delay the 2nd dose by a month but without any way to check my antibody levels that might be too risky.

2.18.2021 – Allergist said to delay 2nd dose, enroll in study checking IgG levels to spike protein to know if/when it's safe to get 2nd dose. She's concerned I'll develop serum sickness from 2nd dose due to reaction to 1st but study is closed. I have no options.

2.25.2021 – Depression went away 2/20/21. Strong evidence it was side effect of 1st dose. Still have hives, migraine, severe cramps, facial flushing & prolonged tender breasts from 1st dose. My allergist told me to delay 2nd dose due to risk of serum sickness. I tried getting into the study my allergist needed me to get into. It would test my IgG levels to the spike protein over time to determine if & when it's safe for me to get the 2nd dose but the study is full. My allergist is too swamped to get back to me so I don't know what Plan B is. I likely won't get the 2nd dose due to the high risk of serum sickness. I wish this app asked why I hadn't received my 2nd dose yet.

4.15.2021 – Still reacting to 1st dose in too many ways to list here. My allergist told me not to get 2nd dose due to serum sickness risk. I couldn't get in study that would tell me if & when it's safe for me to get 2nd shot. I'm scared re future boosters needed I feel left behind. Allergist swamped. Risk of serum sickness from future booster shots needed could kill me or leave me unprotected.

7.16.2021 – Right foot edema. Lump above right ankle. Painful to put weight on leg. Doctors can't determine cause after months of tests but unlikely it's due to vaccine. I'm still not back to baseline overall after 1st vaccine dose 1/14/20. I'm very reactive. Per allergist: my high level of covid spike antibodies show I had robust immune response to 1st vaccine dose. Not worth risk of reaction for me to get 2nd dose. My Antibodies are higher than most people who got both doses.

1.14.2022 – Laryngeal edema, laryngitis, chronic cough, muscle tension dysphonia, daily migraines with various visual manifestations

Delirium, Hyperacusis and Muscle fatigue

4.17.2021 – Felt like swollen glands

4.18.2021 – Sensory issues... light and sound sensitivity.

4.20.2021 – mild rash on leg, but it went away

4.21.2021 – Light sensitivity

5.1.2021 – Severely Nauseous. Bad Headaches. Body aches. Mild Fever, and Chills from day 9 to day 12 after the vaccine. Arm fatigue. Hurt to lift a heavy item.

5.8.2021 – Its only been 5 hours, but so far no symptoms. I had a bigger reaction to the first vaccine.

5.9.2021 – Very scary, Couldnt sleep, delirium, severe chest pain,

5.10.2021 – Fever broke this morning. Night sweats last night. Feel better as day goes on.

5.11.2021 – Constipation, missed period, lump under arm

5.14.2021 – I still dont have full range of movement on my right arm where I got my first vaccine. Left arm from second shot is fine.

5.15.2021 – Right arm from first shot still not 100%. Woke up sweating and then had a fever mid morning.

6.5.2021 – My right arm where I got my first shot over a month ago is still very sore and I dont have full use of my arm!

6.12.2021 – Its hard to tell because my allergies are terrible. Headaches, sneezing, swollen glands. At least one day the headaches were debilitating. My Right arm still hurts from that first shot

6.19.2021 – Diarrhea yesterday. Not sure if connected to vaccine. Right arm first shot still sore but a little better than before

Smoke sensitivity, Hyposmia and Quarantine

2.24.2021 – None, am doing great, second injection is in a week.

9.1.2021 – 2 mo history of BronchitisAfebrile; productive cough (clear & creamy); lungs clear; fatigue, sinus drainage; chest x-Ray clear; H/A, gland tenderness, sore throat. COVID neg. 5 days of Zithromax & 10 Augmentin. Dense wildfire smoke a factor. Visits Xs 2

8.5.2022 – I tested positive for COVID in late June. Quarantined for 8 days, and tested negative on day 9. Symptoms were no more than an ugly productive cough, minor fatigue. There was a dullness in my sense of smell, not completely gone. Remains

10.13.2022 – Day after the injection, was very fatigued

Sinus disorder, Urticaria and Rash

1.16.2021 – soreness in affected arm for about 24 hrs after the shot, Lymph node in affected armpit enlarged for about 3 days, 1 wk post: 1 hive on affected arm, 2 weeks post: rash over upper torso for 36-48 hrs. I took Benadryl and used hydrocortisone cream.

1.21.2021 – Continuing rash that got better in my upper torso area, but spread to my legs and lower abdomen.

1.29.2021 – Dizziness

4.28.2021 – Watery diarrhea. However I have no idea if it is related to the vaccine. It started about 10 days ago.

7.30.2021 – Diarrhea, sinus issues

Scab, Ear swelling and Ear pruritus

4.6.2021 – Small bumps on my body very itchy and right ear had bumps that left scabs hot to the touch red outside , still itchy but dried up . Other ear itchy also . I take Benadryl to sleep 2 a night so it seems to get progressively worst in the afternoon as it wears off . This all started Tuesday the 30th of March

4.17.2021 – My other ear started to itch and turn red /swollen . And have been very tired in the last week .

4.24.2021 – Rash spots keep popping up on my body in different spots .

Egocentrism, Pain in jaw and Erythema

2.13.2021 – I just received my 2nd dose 5 minutes ago

2.15.2021 – I did wake up today at 6am with a fast racing heart beat and sore jaw. I took a tynenol and drank water and returned to sleep. I woke up a few hours later feeling just fine.

3.13.2021 – My elbows hurt periodically. A few days ago, one of my elbows was bright red and it hurt. I took tynenol and the next day it was fine. I dont know if this is due to the vaccine but its never happened to me before.

Rash pruritic, Urticaria and Erythema

10.19.2021 – I now know I have Covid Arm. One more thing to add to the list. The lack of taste and smell are still, but not as bad. This has not been a good experience, though I know Covid would be worse.

10.20.2021 – The rash is not much better and is itchy. I am still concerned about taste and smell. Otherwise, I am better.

10.21.2021 – The rash is still there, though it is getting better.

10.25.2021 – My taste and smell are back, thank goodness, and I seem to be over the worst of this reaction.

11.5.2021 – I woke at 2:00am this morning with hives from my head to my knees. Not sure why, but went to doctor and got medications. On Wednesday I had the flu shot and booster arm was red and sore again. It is better now. I have struggled since the vaccine. Saw a internal medicine dr.

Gastritis, Weight decreased and Injection site rash

1.25.2021 – Red itchy rash & swelling on injection site 11 days after injection lasting 3 days.

2.8.2021 – No

8.29.2021 – Elevated heart rate but still within resting range.

9.6.2021 – Abdominal pain left side & difficulty sleeping for 3 nights. Those occurred 7 days after injection.

9.21.2021 – Lymph node on right side of head swollen & tender.

2.21.2022 – Weight loss 7 lbs in 2 1/2 months after booster. Scans, colonoscopy, endoscopy

11.1.2022 – Gastro severe pain& inflamation & late onset rash on inside lower arms

Iron deficiency anemia, Dyspnea exertional and Throat irritation

2.4.2021 – Fatigue

4.27.2022 – Some shortness of breath when jogging. Have appointment in 2 weeks

6.12.2022 – Iron deficiency anemia developed after my first booster

6.28.2022 – This occurred a few months after my first mRNA booster. I developed iron deficiency anemia. A work up is in progress. I have never had COVID as far as I know.

7.22.2022 – I have developed iron deficiency anemia since starting my vaccine series in 2021. I know you have tried to contact me by phone for more info. Please try again.

9.6.2022 – Had confirmed COVID infection august 31, 2022 with running nose, sore throat and fatigue

12.13.2022 – Scratchy throat and fatigue. COVID negative times 3 over 3 days. Feeling better now.

Limb injury, Adverse drug reaction and Cellulitis

3.10.2021 – Chills and fever, shaking for an hour in reclining position. This shaking was a new experience for me.I had banged my shin the day before, and my support hose had aggravate it to the point the entire lower leg was bright red and painful.

3.17.2021 – Was is hospital for cellulitis, high bp, pulse for 4 days since last check in with u. Home now. Unidentified pathogen.

12.29.2021 – Terrible reaction to a Fasenra injection.

3.30.2022 – Horrible reaction to Fasenra infusion. Doctor visits

Denture wearer, Loss of employment and Thermal burn

1.13.2021 – Brain fog

1.18.2021 – Bruising at injection site

2.2.2021 – Achy and no energy at all. Not like me to be this way

2.10.2021 – Congestion

2.11.2021 – Called and spoke with my nurse. Got phenergan

2.12.2021 – Sweating with the diarrhea

2.15.2021 – Rash on buttock. Mild from first vaccine and now worse with second. Burns and itches

2.16.2021 – Still rash on buttock

3.2.2021 – Severe headaches

5.11.2021 – Teeth falling apart since covid vaccine. Having to get all pulled. I will not get another covid vaccine ever. Dentist. already got 4 pulled. Getting all pulled.

8.10.2021 – Since vaccine my top teeth all needed pulling and had to get dentures. Lost my job as result. Also started having migranes. Lots of dental work

1.6.2022 – Neck pain. Feels real stiff

1.20.2022 – Rash on face and neck. Have not done anything different except get booster

1.26.2022 – Rash is getting worse. Now on other side of neck and on face. Not using or doing anything differently

2.19.2022 – Rash on neck

Blepharoplasty, Anesthesia and Blindness

5.16.2021 – I have had TWO YAG capsulotomies since my 2nd vaccine. One was a repeat which is highly unusual, esp for an old person. I filled out a VAERS report last week. Procedures were successful but I lost vision significantly for a short time.

8.15.2021 – Diagnosis of extranodal marginal zone lymphoma from biopsy taken during lower lid blepharoplasty surgery. Almost certainly present pre-vaccine. Lungs still edgy from 2 hours under anesthesia. Visit with hematologist/oncologist

10.1.2021 – None

10.3.2021 – The redness, swelling, itching, and mild pain all are in skin across my upper triceps, not at the deltoid injection site. On the same arm but not at the injection site. And it got worse after my report yesterday.

10.4.2021 – About same as yesterday re redness swelling etc.

10.5.2021 – Itchiness, redness, etc. much reduced or gone since yesterday - today is 6 days post 3rd shot.

11.10.2021 – Diagnosed with afibrillation. Seeing cardiologist today. Visit at practice

Injection site discomfort and Pain in extremity

4.5.2021 – Very very mild muscle ache at injection site - I wouldnt even call it pain. If post tetanus shot muscle pain is a 10 this is about 0.25

5.14.2021 – Fairly acute pain in individual toes, sometimes in one toe and sometimes in another, without any external signs of rash or inflammation. Felt like ground glass was in there so I tried 4 doses of 800IUs of vitamin E and that helped significantly.

7.30.2021 – Pain in individual toes post vaccination. Sometimes one toe and then it shifts to another toe. The pain is somewhere between an aching feeling and a finely ground glass in the toe feeling. Never gets excruciating but 1200 IUs of vitamin E he

Pneumonitis, Odynophagia and Injection site induration

3.7.2021 – Site of injection only a little pain if I touch it

3.10.2021 – Injection site hurts only when I touch it

3.25.2021 – Feeling tired. No energy. Lethargic. I meant to report this tired ness on last weeks check-in

3.27.2021 – Arm ar injection site feels hard and sore upon touch and pain when raising arm to reach at cupboard

3.28.2021 – I notice if I scratch the area gets very red so am trying not to scratch when it itches

3.29.2021 – Why does injection site area feel hard. Its been that way since March 26. Today not as hard

4.9.2021 – Just feeling tired. Today I had to take so mid morning. Felt better afterwards. Its like my energy gets sapped

10.3.2021 – Yesterday in evening had chills and slight fever around 7 pm

4.14.2022 – Pain around site if injection. Arm Hurts I lift up arm. wh

7.13.2022 – Fever painful swallowing coughing wheezing tiredness irritable sinus pressure stuffed nose

10.10.2022 – More soreness with flu vaccine

10.11.2022 – Overall body aches tiredness Did flu and Covid together

10.13.2022 – Feeling great

Aphthous ulcer, Arthritis and Insomnia

2.7.2021 – Oval rash neat vaccine injection and pain in right arm Contacted my physician via patient portal. She advised qait for 4 days and use cold compress. That alleviated pain, however rash lasted about a 6 daysoat

2.26.2021 – Sleeplessness combined with headache entire night on the night vaccine was received

3.7.2021 – A bit tired. Maybe wearing mask too much.

5.24.2021 – Canker sore, arthritis in my feet. All has disappeared and improved. Appointment with podiatrist and MRI

Knee operation, Abdominal distension and Sinus disorder

5.18.2021 – GI symptoms - abdominal pain and bloating, and general tiredness and weakness for past couple weeks.

8.17.2021 – Mild to moderate Left sided abdominal pain with GI distress that lasted several weeks. Sinus/ cold symptoms without fever, mild malaise

9.1.2022 – I have had knee surgery and am currently doing rehab for it On Aug 5 I had a positive Covid test On Aug 7 I started a course of paxlovid Today I still have a slight cough and transient low energy, but no other symptoms

Polymyositis, Muscular weakness and Tinnitus

4.14.2021 – My left arm continues to hurt and it feels weak occasionally.

4.22.2021 – Ringing of left ear.

5.5.2021 – Continue to have muscle aches in arm that revived the injections; both in left arm.

5.14.2021 – Still having almost debilitating pain in muscle that both of y vaccines were given.

9.29.2021 – Still have a lot of pain in left shoulder; got steroid shot from my PCP on 9/21/2021. It has gotten a little better since steroid shot. PCP

3.31.2022 – I've been diagnosed with Polymyositis. Which I relate to the vaccines.