Their Stories

Peripheral nerve neurostimulation, Large intestinal polypectomy and Mixed connective tissue disease

2.6.2021 – Swollen glands in neck and kidney pain

2.16.2021 – Sinus drainage, fatigue, headaches

2.23.2021 – Sinus congestion, aches and pains, fatigue, headache, swollen glands, chest pain, difficulty breathing

3.2.2021 – Covid19

4.26.2021 – Severe acid reflux

5.29.2021 – The neuropathy and discoloration of toes (purple-black seems to be worse.

7.25.2021 – Neuropathy in toes and fingers, headaches, fatigue

6.30.2022 – Swelling in hands and especially feet and ankles, joint pain, ulcers stomach, pre-cancerous polyp removed from colon. Positive ANA and, Sed Rate positive. Refered to cardiologist and rheumatologist appointments 6-30, 7/5,Postcovid autoimmune disease Endoscopy done colonoscopy done All the asprin that was pushed during Covid illness while I was iMobic gave me ulcers and no no longer able to take NSAIDS. Excessive bruising and redness and swelling in extremities

12.30.2022 – Inflammation in legs and ankles and feet. Severe in left knee interfering with ability to walk. Mixed connective tissue diseases Primary care doctor, Cardiologist, Neurologist, Rheumatologist, physical therapy with trigger point injections, plasma injection in knee, chiropractic care, shockwave therapy and E-Stim

Tongue discomfort, Periorbital swelling and Lip swelling

3.18.2021 – Yes. I had allergic reaction immediately after getting the shot. Puffy lips and eyes, burning face and tongue, pain in neck glands and throat, followed by itchy eyes and arms. It is mostly bit not entirely gone today.

3.20.2021 – Chills started last night and continued until this morning. No fever.

4.21.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing

4.22.2021 – Thought I was coming down sick with a cold, but that got over after a few hours. Probably was a bad hay fever attack.

5.14.2021 – Sharp stomach pains and diarrhea. Could not pinpoint a cause. Lasted a day and a half.

Sinus pain, Rash pruritic and Injection site rash

3.29.2021 – Initially there was minor pain for two days at injection site. Then swelling, redness and an itchy rash for five days.

1.21.2022 – I had the booster shot six days ago. I did have multiple symptoms for three days: headache, muscle aches,fatigue, soreness under my arms. I was unable to complete my normal daily routine the day after the booster. My symptoms gradually lessened.

12.19.2022 – I've had intermittent periods of minor fatigue.

Irritability, Feeling cold and Hot flush

1.14.2021 – Dizzy

1.17.2021 – Some dizziness

1.18.2021 – Last night, I felt hot and cold throughout the night. Also, have felt anxiety almost every day since the vaccine and irritable. Some dizziness still.

2.3.2021 – For the past few days, been having hot flashes but it could also be perimenopause; and today I woke up with a headache, stuffed up and feel dizzy.

2.14.2021 – The person who gave me the shot had to stab it in farther because I jerked away from her when she first jabbed me..when she pushed it in farther it really hurt.

2.16.2021 – A little dizzy and a persistent headache since the night before

2.17.2021 – Neck pain but probably unrelated

5.16.2021 – Really sleepy but is getting better

2.13.2022 – Consistent fatigue and dizziness

Sensation of foreign body, Lymphadenitis and Respiratory symptom

3.1.2021 – My throat feels a little funny like I swallowed something and it got a little stuck. I think it might be my lymph nodes.

3.22.2021 – A lymphnode above my collarbone on the same side I got vaccinated is inflamed

3.23.2021 – Swollen lymp node on side of injection

4.14.2021 – I thought the swelling in my lymph nodes was getting better but it seems different now and they're sore. I've also had some stomach issues since before being vaccinated that worsened. It's probably unrelated but I'm including it.

6.23.2021 – Caught a cold (covid test negative)

4.17.2022 – Caught a cold. Upper respiratory symptoms. Negative rapid and PCR covid tests.

9.25.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on same side as vaccine

Arthropathy, Back pain and Arthralgia

5.19.2021 – Before vaccine had some anxiety

5.20.2021 – Seemed to attack my wrist that I sprained 3 weeks ago. After an hour it subsided.

6.17.2021 – REALLY bad back ache

6.20.2021 – I had an intense "attack" of lower back pain like I did on the second day after my shot. It lasted several hours.

6.23.2021 – I think the headaches was from too much sugar!

7.2.2021 – It is probably not related at all but I am having some painful gleno-humeral joint problems in the shoulder of the arm in which I got my Covid vaccination shots.

6.18.2022 – Headache, tired, achy

Swelling, Productive cough and Throat irritation

1.20.2021 – Yesterday after my shot at 8:30pm I noticed swelling under my right ear. I took acetaminophen in the morning so the side effect probably came after the medicine wore out. So I took ginger tea with honey and Motrin. I also put olive oil on the ear that was affected. It looked like mumps like a big lump. The swelling was gone by midnight. I xan eat well and no other side effects so far.

1.23.2021 – Nothing just a mild cold kind a like a morning allergies.

2.24.2021 – Sore muscles mild

3.2.2021 – Just some phlegm itchy throat

Frustration tolerance decreased, Hypoacusis and Somnolence

5.2.2021 – None yet as its just been an hour since I received it

5.4.2021 – Fever went up to 99.7 yesterday and felt feverish/warm into the evening. After a good nights sleep I felt positive and great this morning

5.5.2021 – Dont know if its related but I seem to have tinnitus since my first shot and it seems to have amplified since my second shot?

5.6.2021 – Still have tinnitus and hadnt ever had it before. Dont know if its related to the shots or not.

5.7.2021 – Tinnitus seems to still be present

5.8.2021 – Tinnitus has been very frustrating

5.9.2021 – Tinnitus still present but seems to be abating some.

5.30.2021 – The tinnitus continues to be loud and prevalent. Ive never had tinnitus before and have had it since the second shot Calling first thing Tuesday to get an appointment with my primary

6.7.2021 – Tinnitus has persisted and at times is better than half what Im hearing but will abate given the activity.

12.14.2021 – Tinnitus has persisted since second vaccine. Actually worst it's been yet In person Otologist appointment

12.15.2021 – Continued tinnitus from week after second shot Pfizer. Strong chills and feel hot like I have a fever but with no measured fever. All I could do was sleep this morning after taking 1000mg coated Tylenol. Woke feeling better but still some symptoms

12.16.2021 – I've been sweating unusually

12.17.2021 – Still have tinnitus but it's something I'm (kindof) learning to live with

12.18.2021 – Tinnitus

12.19.2021 – Tinnitus continues 50-70% of what I'm hearing

12.20.2021 – Persistant tinnitus

1.11.2022 – Continued tinnitus has been worse the past handful of days. Very frustrating

1.18.2022 – Tinnitus persists and has gotten louder

Rash

3.16.2021 – The rash is on my lower left leg, below my calf on the back side. It started within 24 hours of my second shot.

3.23.2021 – The rash on my lower left leg, below my calf, has gotten slightly worse.

3.30.2021 – Rash on my lower left leg persists. Ive used an antibiotic cream to address the slight bleeding from my leg rubbing on my jeans. Im currently using Calomine lotion to address the itching.

4.13.2021 – The rash on my leg has gotten significantly worse. If no improvement in the next 24 hours I may be forced to seek medical attention

10.3.2021 – None

5.24.2022 – Side bar. My wife received the same booster and had severe chills, 100+ degree fever, nausea, dizziness as well as muscle and joint pain.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Neuralgia and Ear pain

3.2.2021 – I just signed up yesterday, 5 days after my first shot. The afternoon I had the first shot, I had a headache, fatigue, and gradually increasing soreness on the arm where the shot was administered. The next day I still had a minor headache, increased pain and soreness on arm, low-grade fever topping at 99.5-99.9, fatigue, and chills. I took Tylenol to alleviate symptoms, but spent most of my afternoon in bed dealing the chills, which heavily limited my normal activities.

11.22.2021 – Pain behind my neck and ears. And Radiating back pain that's moving down to my thighs and legs. More like nerve pain than muscle pain.

11.24.2021 – Some pain or tightness near my sternum/chest area

5.21.2022 – Got Covid last week; had severe sore throat, acute cough, general fatigue

Restlessness, Hypersomnia and Paresthesia oral

12.30.2020 – First 15 min I had tingling on the right and left side of my tongue. I had a headache that lasted an hour. Eight hours later I had anorexia, fatigue and body aches that lasted through the night.

1.1.2021 – If I was actively working I would have missed work for the past three days.

1.19.2021 – Stressed and restless

1.21.2021 – All symptoms were 12-24 hours later and lasted through day two post vaccine.

2.2.2021 – Fatigue and nausea

2.9.2021 – Fever, general malaise, fatigue

2.23.2021 – Fatigue sleeping 12 hours a night. Unlike me.

1.19.2022 – I had a cough fatigue fever for five days 12/10/21 pcr negative

Hematoma, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Contusion

3.27.2021 – Gerd

5.19.2022 – Lymph gland tenderness armpit

5.20.2022 – Went to urgent care for spontaneous bruising and pain below the armpit due to vaccine. Large blood bruise and pain.

5.21.2022 – Large hematoma in underarm with axilla swelling same as yesterday

5.22.2022 – Another hematoma bruise showed up under the injection arm near the breast area

5.23.2022 – Went to doctor for evaluation of vaccinated arm and we'll be getting ultrasound to rule out phlebitis

5.24.2022 – I am having 2 ultrasounds on 5/24 to rule out phlebitis related to the booster shot on 5/18

Vertigo positional, Dysstasia and Neurological symptom

2.16.2021 – Severe Vertigo and dizziness when laying down and getting up

2.17.2021 – Severe vertigo and dizziness especially when laying down or getting up My virtual doctor appointment is in 10 minute so

2.18.2021 – Vertigo

2.21.2021 – Diagnosed with BPPV on Friday, with Vertigo

2.28.2021 – BPPV

5.16.2021 – Severe vertigo diagnosed as BPV, needing Vestibule PT. Not sure if related to vaccine!

8.15.2021 – BPV for 11 days after second vaccination. Then had PT for two weeks. Then woke up near 12 day after unable to stand up with similar symptoms of stroke. Called 911, spent night over in (b)(6) Hospital. MRI brain showed no stroke.

10.20.2022 – Joint pain and body aches Doctor office visit for possible Lyme disease or inflammatory symptoms

Tongue discomfort, Fungal infection and Swollen tongue

2.10.2021 – Had a swollen red tongue a couple of hours after the shot but eventually went away later that evening.

2.11.2021 – Just the swollen tongue the evening of the shot. I want to know if its okay to take the second shot since I had a swollen tongue after the first one

2.18.2021 – Developed yeast and UTI infections. Stomach and lower back pain

3.4.2021 – Burning and swelling of tongue and burning of throat and upper chest

3.5.2021 – Sore throat and chest tightness and tired aching eyes

3.7.2021 – A slight sore throat and cough

3.9.2021 – Got short of breath and dizziness when bending over

3.20.2021 – Four days after my shot I started to have irregular heart beats all day long and continued thru Monday late afternoon. The heart beats escalated whenever I started moving around. Am still tired and at times feel weak.

Scab, Rash vesicular and Blister

4.27.2021 – Very itchy tiny spots that will blister (like ant or flea bites) Clear fluid. Began popping up the day after (or possibly day of) vaccination. Theyre pretty much in all different areas. Arms chest neck a few on the legs but mostly upper body. New ones keep popping up. Really not sure if theyre related to the vaccine or not. But they itch like hell

4.29.2021 – Already mentioned itchy tiny bumps that blister and itch and re-blister, leaving tiny scabs. They are mostly on my arm chest and neck more populated on the injection side but new ones popping up every day on my neck and derma chin on my trunk. Im trying very hard not to scratch them. Theyre still very active with new ones popping up several a day

5.12.2021 – Same. Fluid filled extremely itchy blisters on many parts of body. Some 2 weeks old, some new ones popping up each day. Spoke to primary care physician and she wants to see me. Will be making an appointment

Influenza like illness and Arthralgia

1.30.2021 – Because I have Fibromyalgia its hard at times to distinguish between my usual aches and pains and something that may be different. Today its just my usual overall body aches.

1.31.2021 – Think its just the weather and the Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.

3.2.2021 – Fibromyalgia

3.9.2021 – Yesterday, March 9 my whole body and joints were extremely achy, like a really bad case of the flu or like a migraine throughout my body. It lasted about 12 hours. Then just seemed to fade away.

Tenderness, Axillary pain and Nasal congestion

1.11.2021 – Discomfort in left axilla area on left side. Injection on left side. Could be coincidental but weird.

1.12.2021 – Slight pain under left arm again, maybe lymph node?

1.13.2021 – Discomfort in left axilla is almost gone

10.3.2021 – Discomfort left axils area

10.4.2021 – Tenderness in left axillary area

10.5.2021 – Very minimal discomfort in left underarm area.

10.21.2021 – Only nasal congestion which I am attributing to allergies.

10.2.2022 – Still have some underarm mild discomfort since last shot. Afraid to get the second booster.

Bronchospasm, Tongue discomfort and Dry eye

3.13.2021 – No

5.8.2021 – Tongue feels like I burned it drinking a cup of coffee (but I didnt). Feels worse at night. Have these symptoms for about four days.

7.10.2021 – Dry mouth (and eye) syndrome

10.30.2022 – Got Covid August 18th. About 3 weeks after being Covid negative and no symptoms, I was diagnosed with "bronchospasm of airways" (cough, mild wheezing). Doc says can happen after any viral infection. Also had follow-up visit after use of inhaler

Herpes simplex, Depressed mood and Memory impairment

3.23.2021 – (I may have already been fatigued)

3.24.2021 – ( might always be fatigued)

3.29.2021 – Really depressed. But thats nothing new

4.6.2021 – Started having waves of intense chills and extreme fatigue on Sat (4/03/21). This has continued until today. Had temp of 99.8 this morning. Also,started a possible herpes simplex 2 outbreak (or its an outbreak of lichen planus or lichen sclerosis)

4.20.2021 – My fatigue has been extreme since I got sick.

5.21.2021 – Feel like the onset of a cold coming on. Slight cough, congested nasal passages...

5.27.2021 – Very congested and have a bad cough

4.21.2022 – Bruised ribs Possibly a cold Terrible memory issues Terrible brain fog

Nervousness, Memory impairment and Syncope

4.23.2021 – Shaky

4.27.2021 – Worsened nausea, light vomiting and on and off again dizziness/lightheaded ness

5.4.2021 – Worsened headache, Im still super nauseous, on and off lightheaded/dizzy and a bit forgetful

5.11.2021 – Lightheaded/dizzy and nausea and random shakiness

6.2.2021 – Shakiness

6.3.2021 – Shaky, light headed, dizzy

6.4.2021 – Lead headed, dizzy, shaky

6.5.2021 – Dizziness, shakiness, lightheaded

6.6.2021 – Lightheaded, shaky, dizzy

6.8.2021 – Feeling very faint, faster than normal heart rate, shaky and weak

6.9.2021 – Dizzy, lightheaded, shaky

6.16.2021 – Nausea is worse

9.1.2021 – Nausea to the point I can barley eat and when I do eat I feel even more nauseous. Always on the verge of vomiting

12.28.2021 – Dizziness and lightheadedness

12.30.2021 – Lightheadedness, dizziness, fast heart rate, unsteadiness

12.31.2021 – Dizziness, lightheadedness, fast heart rate, breathless/hard time catching breath

1.1.2022 – Lightheadedness, dizziness, fast heart rate, breathlessness/hard time catching test

1.2.2022 – Dizziness, lightheadedness, breathless/hard time catching breath

1.3.2022 – Lightheadedness and dizziness

Heart rate increased, Chest discomfort and Injection site pain

2.26.2021 – On Sunday, February 21 the site where I received my shot was a bit sore and tender again.

3.19.2021 – I received my second COVID vaccine on March 13. Later in the day and through March 14 O had most of the above symptoms but no way to report them.

3.27.2021 – Slight headache every day

3.15.2022 – After my booster shot I felt tightness in my chest and my resting heart rate was about 10 beats higher than normal. The tightness lasted about 6-8 weeks and the higher header rate 10-12 weeks. My heart rate is still a few beats higher.

Sinus pain, Herpes zoster and Ear pain

1.21.2021 – Shingles.

1.30.2021 – sleeplessness. This also happened on the third night after my first shot. Literally stay awake all night and all the next day without any fatigue. It's not bad but it is weird.

2.10.2021 – Another 2 nights I'm almost completely sleeplessness. This has happened four times since getting my first shot. The only experience I have ever had close to this was during pregnancy 8 years ago.

1.30.2022 – Sore throat/ears/sinuses, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath.

Anaphylactic reaction, Telemedicine and Gait disturbance

4.20.2021 – I was really tired 2 days ago, and had a bad headache yesterday, with nausea and fatigue. I was mostly OK until 3pm, but spent the rest of the afternoon and evening in a dark room and went to bed early and slept late today.

4.27.2021 – Numbness of right side and face and toes on both side, troubles walking due to numb toes. Excessive anxiety over numbness getting worse every day since Friday.I had a positive Covid test but the re-test was negative.

5.4.2021 – More numbness in more places. Tips of fingers and toes and face are worst, today is the first time I noticed it near my waist, and on the lower back, my behind and right side below the ribs. Also occasionally shooting pain. Saw primary care physician, and telehealth appointment with allergist, will see neurologist tomorrow

5.12.2021 – Numbness, dizzy ness, shortness of breath, weakness

5.19.2021 – Still numbness in face fingers and toes, shortness of breath

5.20.2021 – Numbness

5.21.2021 – Numbness in face fingers and toes, some on arms, legs

5.22.2021 – Same

8.16.2021 – Anaphylaxis

Swelling face, Tenderness and Edema peripheral

3.19.2021 – Swollen lymph node in neck on same side as shot

3.21.2021 – Lymph nodes are retuning to normal. Just tired.

3.22.2021 – Still experiencing symptoms around swollen lymph nodes. On the same side as shot, right. Neck bothers me.

3.23.2021 – Getting much better. The lymph node swelling has gone down considerably.

4.15.2021 – Lymph node on the left side of my head by my ear is very tender. Just feeling blah. Maybe its the heat.lots going on in our lives and Im tired.

4.23.2021 – My forehead became quite sensitive to touch and swollen. Also my right lymph node by my ear. I had to take aspirin to relieve pain. By now pain and swelling are almost gone.

5.19.2022 – Swelling in armpit area is uncomfortable

Dysstasia, Injected limb mobility decreased and Balance disorder

3.10.2021 – Not at this time. Vaccination was 3.5 hours ago.

3.12.2021 – Just simply Old Age.

4.9.2021 – Yesterday I got up three times during the night. At 4am I could hardly stand up when getting out of bed and experienced loss of proper balance & bad mind fog.

4.11.2021 – Lymph Nodes causing pain and loss of strength in right arm.

4.12.2021 – Right arm still hurts and has limited motion since the 2nd Covid Vaccination. Hope it goes away as it is painful and made my right arm weak.

4.13.2021 – Right arm still weaker than normal with limited motion & pain.

4.14.2021 – Right arm has still not made it back to normal condition. Prior to 2nd vaccination.

5.11.2022 – The Pfizer Booster was much easier on me than any of the Moderna vaccinations have been.

5.20.2022 – Nothing to do with Covid. Think I have a UTI.

Telemedicine, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Skin warm

12.16.2021 – Sweating followed by chills.

1.11.2022 – I have continued to have headaches and iching atcthe site of the injection.

8.16.2022 – When I woke this morning I was very dizzy. I still am. I am going to wait to see if it clears up by tomorrow.

11.16.2022 – No.

11.18.2022 – No

12.7.2022 – I had diarrhea all last night until 4 a.m. I felt like i was going to throw up but never did. When I woke at 10 a.m. I went two more times and finally stopped at about 12 noon. No fever but my skin feels very hot and I feel cold.

Gingival pruritus, Burning sensation and Rash pruritic

4.5.2021 – My gums itched horribly for 2 days. It has resolved now.

4.7.2021 – My previous itching gums have subsided.

4.8.2021 – I'm not a good person to ask as I have multiple physical issues.

4.17.2021 – Extreme fatigue and shortness of breath.

4.24.2021 – Gums itching and legs burn after climbing the staircase.Other than that I am good

5.1.2021 – Extreme fatigue and muscles burn when climbing stairs.Shortness of breath also.

10.6.2021 – Fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, nausea, headaches.

4.3.2022 – A full body rash that itches horribly. Dermatologist

Massage, Mass and Nodule

6.3.2021 – Sinus congestion and ear pain.

6.11.2021 – I have had sinus pain and congestion.

6.29.2021 – Runny nose and a lump on my collarbone on the injection side. I have not had an appointment yet but I will get the lump checked.

6.30.2021 – Runny nose, wheezing, knot on collarbone. I have to get an appointment with my doctor.

7.1.2021 – Knot on collarbone on injection side. Getting doctor appointment.

7.3.2021 – Knot on collarbone.

7.16.2021 – I am having unusual joint and muscle pain in my extremities.

8.2.2021 – I am having joint and nerve pain, mostly in hands, feet, and legs.

8.6.2021 – I have had sinus problems and joint and muscle pain since about 2 weeks after the second shot. Massage therapist

12.26.2021 – I have experienced nerve pain in my hands and feet.

1.31.2022 – I have developed a tremor in my hands which is making it hard to do my work. I did not have this until I got the second dose of Moderna vaccine. It has gotten worse since I got the booster dose. I also now have a chronic sinus condition.

Telemedicine, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

1.1.2021 – Paresthesia and numbness 2 hrs post vaccination until now on my hands as well Call my primary and informed occupational health last Tues ( 24 hrs on the onset of symptoms

1.2.2021 – Bilateral lower extremityies & bilateral arms numbness, tingling and pain

1.3.2021 – Paresthesia, nerve pain ( numbness & tingling ) of bilateral hands and feet

1.4.2021 – Paresthesia of the upper & lower limbs( bilateral ); numbness, tingling & pain

12.28.2021 – Numbness's and tingling of bilateral hands Fatigue and body Malaise with Covid booster shot

Cystocele, Abdominal pain and Influenza like illness

4.16.2021 – Have had to be seen twice and get 2 injections for fever, sinus infection and flu-like symptoms.

4.25.2021 – 2-3 weeks after booster, i had temp and had to visit physician for 2 injections. Diagnosis was severe sinus infection.

6.20.2021 – Elevated liver enzymes which resulted in surgery to place stint in duct. Surgery

9.19.2021 – I'm not sure if it's vaccine related or what, but since i took my 2nd injection in March, i have had to go to the urgent care for treatment due to severe headaches, sinus infection, fever, flu like symptoms. It was every 4 weeks, been 6 times

3.19.2022 – Had to go to ER once for abdominal pain. Urologist for bladder prolapse, and have been sick since Wednesday night. Vomiting, severe headache, severe abdominal pain and fatigue. Possible appendicitis.