Their Stories

Lipoma, Breast cancer and Diverticulitis

3.18.2021 – None

4.9.2021 – No, not at this time. Its only been a few hours.

4.10.2021 – No

10.31.2021 – Last night I was sick but took Tylenol and feel better today

11.1.2021 – Feeling much better today

11.2.2021 – Arm is still sore but very mild soreness

4.15.2022 – I got my shot on April 10th and I had a lot more symptons this time than all other previous shots. Monday, April 11th starting at 10:30 got sick with chills, body aches, it felt like the flu. Went to bed at 3:00 and stayed I. Bed for 12 hrs.

4.17.2022 – Headache I think is from sinuses and allergies.

7.10.2022 – I have Covid

10.9.2022 – I got Covid on July 7th along with diverticulitis and a giant lopima all at the same time and had to go to the emergency but my Covid was negative with my at home test when I went to the emergency on around July 13th or 14th.

10.12.2022 – I'm doing much better and feel normal now.

10.13.2022 – Constipation

Electric shock sensation, Fibromyalgia and Weight increased

3.10.2021 – Weakness

3.11.2021 – Heartburn, GERD

3.14.2021 – Lower Respiratory Congestion, hoarseness

3.15.2021 – Migraine

3.16.2021 – Anxiety, may not be related to vaccine but just situational circumstances

3.23.2021 – Increase in fibromyalgia symptoms, could be weather related, migraine

3.30.2021 – Fibromyalgia pain & migraine, joint pain, inc blood pressure (possibly related to increase in pain), weight gain

4.6.2021 – Bad fibromyalgia, muscles burning & tight, joint pain with heat, headaches.Supposed to get 2nd Covid vaccine tomorrow.

4.13.2021 – Fibromyalgia flare up, warm/ painful joints, on one side of the body, muscle twitches, extreme sleepiness & fatigue

4.18.2021 – Chronic fatigue/ fibromyalgia flare up

4.29.2021 – Swollen joints, nerve pain

5.19.2021 – Nerve pain& electrical shocks, dropping objects, weakness, severe muscle pain, headachesAll on one side of the body

10.6.2021 – Cardiac issues: Hypertension, palpitations, increase in fibromyalgia pain and chronic fatigue, inc in headaches and migraines.

Muscle tightness, Hypersensitivity and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.14.2021 – Lightheaded

3.16.2021 – Only my neck feels achy

3.24.2021 – Allergy symptoms.. coughing, lightheaded, slight tightness in chest

4.7.2021 – Kinda felt hungover after nap..and nausea.. but it let up

4.8.2021 – Very slight nausea

4.10.2021 – I feel lightheaded but I can't say if from shot or allergies..

4.11.2021 – Seems like I've had more stiffness in neck but nothing bad just noticeable

4.12.2021 – My neck feels tight.. pretty consistently.. but not bothersome

10.8.2021 – Just that last night my arm was sore

10.9.2021 – My arm is sore

Insomnia, Back pain and Lymphadenopathy

12.30.2020 – Unable to sleep much Monday night or Tuesday night but unsure if it's related to getting the vaccine

1.19.2021 – Insomnia.. Happened with the first injection too.

1.20.2021 – Insomnia and very large swollen lymph nodes in my neck on left side (same side as injection site)

1.21.2021 – Lymph nodes on left side of neck are still pretty swollen

1.22.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes left side of neck and upper left back pain and left shoulder aches

11.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm and neck on same side as injection.

11.3.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes

11.4.2021 – Lymph nodes in axillary region, Left neck, left pectoral region is extremely swollen.

10.7.2022 – Moderate swelling of lymph nodes on left side of neck and axillary area, (Same side injection was administered)

Umbilical hernia, Spinal disorder and Body temperature decreased

3.22.2021 – Felt feverish but did not have a fever. While I was able to perform tasks, I needed to stop for an hour, lie down/put my feet up. Slight sore throat last night and this morning. Mild stiffness in neck and shoulders.

4.6.2021 – Aches and pains. Feeling feverish with no fever. Stomach cramps. Diarrhea. Lethargic.

4.27.2021 – Not necessarily COVID19 related-Almost daily migraines of beyond average intensity. Existing spine problems exacerbating. Appointment at my Internists office. MRIs at a satellite hospital facility

6.15.2021 – Aches & pains all over several days each week. Ranging from mild to moderate/severe. I was not experiencing this prior to being vaccinated

9.14.2021 – Umbilical HerniaSerious spine issues Doctors office

12.11.2021 – Extreme aches & pains. Diarrhea, nausea, difficulty sleeping. Feel feverish but temp reads below normal

12.18.2021 – Bruising on lower legs. Still having moderate muscle & joint aches.

12.25.2021 – As with the last booster I continue to have muscle aches & pains. Now my back is aching. I am very achy.

1.8.2022 – muscle, joint back aches & pains that had subsided returned.scale1 to 10 =5. lasted non-stop even w ibuprofen & 1/2 migraine otc pill- meds reduced pain 50%. 1st day pain 10 hrs. 2nd day after 50 mg tramadol reduced by 90% lasted 12 hrs.

2.27.2022 – 3 bouts intense muscle cramps throughout body 24/7 - each lasted 2-3 days. I've never experienced this before. loaded up on electrolytes but they didn't have any effect for 24+ hours. Spoke w several friends who've experienced very similar symptoms.

Injection site bruising, Dysgeusia and Pyrexia

12.23.2020 – Large Bruise at injection site

12.31.2020 – I have concerns that the injection was administered into a blood vessel rather than the muscle. I have several questions regarding this. First, is this dangerous? Is it possible to receive a second ‘first round' of the vaccine? How would I go about this? And is it safe to receive the second injection if the first did in fact go into the blood rather than the muscle? I have called the CDC line and left a few messages and despite saying someone will get back to me in 2 business days, no body has called me back. I need guidance before I receive the second injection.

4.14.2021 – Fever, cough, headache. *covid swab was negative

9.30.2021 – Very prominent metallic taste in the mouth

10.1.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth

Edema peripheral, Lymphadenopathy and Arthralgia

1.3.2021 – Coughing , mild

1.4.2021 – Dry cough moderate

1.5.2021 – Mild dry cough

1.6.2021 – Moderate dry cough

3.3.2021 – Right shoulder pain. Spontaneous and without injury or known cause.

10.2.2021 – Right armpit very swollen last night. Can feel lymph nodes.

10.3.2021 – Right armpit still a little swollen , got shot in right arm . This is better than yesterday though

12.30.2021 – Sick with fever , headache , snotty nose right before Christmas. Better now, tested negative x 2

10.2.2022 – Had COVID in july

Abdominal distension, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Muscle spasms

2.28.2021 – Feels a little like Charlie horses in my legs

3.29.2021 – A little bit of dizziness

4.21.2021 – Knee pain (more likely related to accidental gluten consumptionI have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity, per my GI doctor). This has occurred multiple times before vaccination so I dont see them as related.

4.28.2021 – Ive had some annoying random intermittent pains in my chest cavity area. They last for maybe a second or two at most.

9.22.2021 – Random intermittent chest pains

11.24.2021 – Bloating last night

1.3.2022 – Sore throat

5.23.2022 – Cough and fatigue

10.5.2022 – My period cycle was longer than normal (29 days Vs 26).

10.19.2022 – Runny nose

Nervous system disorder, Heart rate decreased and Blood pressure increased

5.1.2021 – Rapid heart rate. 135 bpm. Normal for me is 60-75.

5.2.2021 – Elevated heart rate. Can feel pulse in my left eye.

5.3.2021 – Heart rate is still elevated.

5.4.2021 – Heart rate of 110-150. Very high for me, which is usually 60-70.

5.5.2021 – Elevated heart rate!!!

5.6.2021 – Tightness in chest

5.7.2021 – Rapid heart rate. Heaviness in chest.

5.14.2021 – Elevated heart rate and blood pressure. Have been prescribed 2 medications. I had never had these issues before the vaccination. Both symptoms started the same evening that I received my 2nd dose.

5.21.2021 – I have been prescribed 2 medications that I did not take prior to receiving vaccination for high heart rate & low heart rate. I have been to the doctor 4 times. I was hoping to receive guidance by doing these check ins with VSafe, but apparently not.

5.28.2021 – Continued high heart rate and blood pressure.

6.8.2021 – Elevated heart rate and issues with central nervous system.

6.12.2021 – High heart rate and central nervous system issues. Prescribed 2 new medications. Is anyone going to contact me for guidance or help? I was hoping so. These symptoms started immediately after the 2nd dose, and I've been reporting it since then.

Amenorrhea, Swelling face and Nausea

4.25.2021 – Soreness on injection site

4.26.2021 – Soreness at injection site only when touched

5.15.2021 – Headache, mild nausea, skipped menstrual cycle (Im regular- rare that I skipped & concerned.)

6.5.2021 – Mild headache almost every day

8.21.2021 – 1. No menstrual cycle since I got 1st Moderna shot in April. I am regular. Highly concerning. Random headaches.2. Facial swelling 24 hrs. after a HYDRA FACIAL on 7/1/21 (Ive done many facials before, w/NO reaction before.) Swelled for 3-7 days.

Impaired work ability, Brain fog and Neck pain

12.25.2020 – You did not check in with me. First 36 hours moderate head aches, nausea on and off, chills, injection site pain, neck/muscle aches. Better post 26 hours

1.5.2021 – Tested Covid positive

1.26.2021 – I am seven days out from the second shot. Day one and two I was exhausted, chills, achy

2.24.2021 – Short of breath

4.21.2021 – Dizziness for several weeks. Fuzzy headed. SOB. I had COVID between the two shots.

7.23.2021 – Rain fog has greatly increased In process of scheduling Neuro visit having difficulty at work

Stress, Viral infection and Neck pain

5.7.2021 – Arm hurts where vaccine was given, but it has affected me much. I was surprised to wake up the other day with my arm hurting. Maybe because I slept on it. Not sure.

5.28.2021 – Neck pain, but dont think it is related to vaccine. Under tremendous amount of stress. Also, headaches.

6.4.2021 – The spot where the vaccine was given still hurts when touched or I sleep on it. Thought the pain would have stopped by now.

10.22.2021 – I Was exposed to Covid. Got test and both tests, rapid & PCR were negative. I did Not get Covid. Doctors said I had a different virus. I had fever and was very tired for a week . I believe the vaccine protected me from Covid.

12.11.2021 – Pain in arm where shot was given.

12.31.2021 – Headache

1.14.2022 – Headaches and the sniffles. nothing serious.

Eczema, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Hypersensitivity

2.7.2021 – Sneezing every night

2.9.2021 – Sneezing often, must be allergies

3.5.2021 – Frequent Sneezing

11.7.2021 – 12 hrs after the the shot my temp was 101.2

11.22.2021 – Skin itchiness, worsening eczema

11.29.2021 – My eczema rash is got bad when I had the 2nd doe and now it's even worst after the booster dose Dr's visit

12.6.2021 – Skin rashes fm eczema flaring up Consultation

1.31.2022 – Continuous skin itchiness, it's really affecting my daily activities, I use ointment after ointment and it's not helping

Gastrointestinal disorder, Diarrhea and Fatigue

3.9.2021 – Diarrhea for a day on March 5th. I do not think it was vaccine related. I think it was something I ate or a 24 hour issue.

10.1.2021 – No

10.21.2021 – Diarrhea for a day. However I believe it was rich food I had eaten the night before. Not concerned.

10.12.2022 – I had digestive issues for about 4 days?diarrhea and feeling tired. I do not feel this was a result of my 5th Covid vaccine or the the flu vaccine. Both were administered in mid September. My illness was October 6-10.

Rubella, Peripheral swelling and Edema peripheral

2.27.2021 – Pain and swelling under the arm I received the injection in (armpit area). Requires ice and heat.

2.28.2021 – Still have swollen and painful underarm on side of injection.

3.1.2021 – Swollen painful underarm on side of injection

3.2.2021 – Still have swelling and pain in underarm of injection arm

3.4.2021 – Slight swelling in underarm area of injection arm

9.16.2021 – Contracted Rubella somewhere/somehow even though Im fully vaccinated against it.

10.9.2021 – Swollen and sore underarm on injection side.

4.3.2022 – Pitting edema to both ankles

4.6.2022 – Swollen glands under both arms

Restless legs syndrome, Abortion spontaneous and Pregnancy

8.28.2021 – Restless legs, elevated heart rate (although I dont think it has anything to do with the vaccine).

9.28.2021 – Elevated heart rate, around 95-105 for sustained periods of time (nothing I think is alarming, but it was noticeable).

9.29.2021 – Continued higher heart rate (stays around 90-100 during the day).

10.16.2021 – I discovered I was pregnant a few days after my second dose.

10.23.2021 – Morning sickness from pregnancy

12.25.2021 – Miscarriage of pregnancy at 13 weeks.

9.25.2022 – A second miscarriage

Blood insulin increased, Dysphagia and Musculoskeletal stiffness

5.25.2021 – Stiff neck, lower back pain

5.26.2021 – Stiff neck

5.30.2021 – It is my neck up into my head and my shoulder area on the right side. I have Chiari I Malformation and I worry the vaccine aggravated it when prior to I had no Chiari symptoms. I have a slight difficulty swallowing sometimes. My grandfather called his chiropractor and asked him about it, he said that people with Chiari have been having the same problem as me with the second vaccine and that my pain could last up to a month. I called urgent care yesterday.

8.22.2021 – High insulin

Photosensitivity reaction, Hallucination and Nightmare

9.13.2021 – Itchy throat , GI distress , hives

9.14.2021 – Hives , nasal congestion

9.15.2021 – Tachycardia

9.18.2021 – Tachycardia , jaw pain, facial pain, insomnia, nightmares

9.19.2021 – Tachycardia, jaw pain, nasal bone pain, leg pain

9.20.2021 – Tachycardia , left leg pain, facial pain, nightmares

9.27.2021 – Daily headaches , daily jaw & facial pain , upper & lower extremity joint pain, flushing of the face

10.4.2021 – Intractable Headache , nausea / vomiting , photosensitivity , fatigue , tachycardia

12.13.2021 – Hallucinations

3.18.2022 – Rashes , hallucinations , headaches

Major depression, Middle insomnia and Abdominal pain lower

4.26.2021 – Moderate pain levels in my lower centre-left abdomen that does aggravate upon turning my body, sitting up, deep breaths in, etc. It started Saturday night (24 April), and I am aware that if it continues, I need to head into an urgent care or ED...not that any part of me, a person already living with chronic health conditions, wants to.

5.17.2021 – A resurgence of angina (at varying levels) over the last ten days. It has awakened me a few times, & do have a nuc-med cardiac stress test next week due to it. Also, deltoid pain from 2nd vax. on 4/24 has returned to moderate levels. Portal/messaging with my cardiologist, an area I know, that quickly resulted in her ordering a Lexiscan nuclear med cardiac stress test next week.

5.29.2021 – Chest pain that has been carrying on for a couple weeks, often waking me in discomfort. Responsive to nitro, cardiologist is aware, and I pushed to have her order a nuclear med cardiac stress test, which was performed on Wednesday, 26 May 2021. Nuclear Med Cardiac Stress Test (using Cardiolite and Lexiscan)

7.27.2021 – Weakness, exhaustion, pain, headaches, nausea, occasional insomnia, body aching, bone pain, heavy depression, and more. (This is also post oncology treatment of Ocrevus, three weeks ago)Also, Ocrevus has wiped out all vaccine produced antibodies.

3.18.2022 – Much more fatigue and weakness that is mostly from the effects of an Ocrevus infusion I received in January. Overall, my stamina is and has been miserable, extremely poor sleep and not much of it and, overall, I just feel miserable.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Conjunctivitis and Joint stiffness

2.11.2021 – Pains in head , high blood pressure, oxygen 91 on oxymeter.

3.19.2021 – Very stiff knee joints and leg pains that can wake me up at night. Not sure at all if related to vaccines. I have had cortisone shots in both knees in past 2 years. Have appointment with orthopedic doctor next week. Appt In person next week

3.26.2021 – Allergy stuffy nose and drip. Knees still stiff. Office appt for knees next week

4.9.2021 – Vertigo but have hadfor years.

8.27.2021 – Pink eye, high and low blood pressure issues -94/56 to 195/110.I am having a vertigo issue tight now but I have had vertigo for 20 years. Visit doctor, calls and schedule future appointment

Bladder mass, Bladder cancer and Injection site rash

2.3.2021 – Severe rash all over body Made appointment for more help with dermatology

2.4.2021 – Rash over my entire body

2.5.2021 – Still have the rash

2.6.2021 – Rash getting worse

2.13.2021 – Increasing body rash Immune. Clinic

2.20.2021 – Still have rash over body I was told not to get the second shot

2.28.2021 – Still have a rash from first shot

3.6.2021 – Another mass in my bladder

5.1.2021 – Have bladder cancer tumor removeHave new body rash Had severe reaction to first pay Ser vac

1.30.2022 – Coughing head ache , cold like symptoms

Alopecia, Contusion and Herpes zoster

2.3.2021 – Sore throat, that makes me feel like I'll have dry cough.

2.17.2021 – Right arm / shoulder and thumb pain (same arm where I got vaccine) not sure if it's related.

3.4.2021 – Diagnosed with shingles on right arm where I got the first dose. I developed significant pain two weeks after the first dose, along with raised bumps. Saw family physician - same day care

3.11.2021 – Got new rash / bruise like symptoms on my lower legs. Told it was inflammatory response.

3.18.2021 – Leg bruise / swollen. Like pain

3.25.2021 – Bruising still there on legs, hair loss.

4.1.2021 – Leg marks

Induration, Presyncope and Injection site induration

12.4.2021 – In the injection area, skin is warm to the touch and also firm. This is not an unusual response to a vaccine for me, my skin has some kind of hypersensitivity where it can overreact to a foreign substance of any kind

12.5.2021 – The area near the shot is still warm to touch and firm, also the swelling is a bit worse than it was yesterday, slightly larger surface area, but the overall area is less tender

12.7.2021 – Still warm to the touch and firm, but everything but the redness has decreased, so I think I'll be clear of everything soon

12.8.2021 – Still slightly warm and firm, but a good deal less, every symptom now is very mild

12.12.2021 – FYI, I can't tell if course, but I think the tiredness is just me, not the vaccine

12.31.2021 – Been very fatigued this week, I'd chalk it up to my chronic condition and doing too much to get ready for Christmas

1.9.2022 – I have been very fatigued in the last week, over and above how I felt the week prior, but as I said before, I chalk that up to my chronic condition unrelated to the vaccine booster. FWIW, I've had negative PCR covid tests before and after Christmas

12.5.2022 – I don't think they are related to the covid vaccine, but I almost fainted about 2 months ago and would have if my sister wasn't with me and experienced with fainting and staving it off. I had a flu vaccine the same day and reported it to V-Safe

Prehypertension, Hyperglycemia and Glucose tolerance impaired

3.26.2021 – Hot flashes at night byt i am also perimenopausal

3.27.2021 – The fever was at bedtime last night...it broke by 6am. Hasnt come back

3.29.2021 – I used my inhaler for the first time. My lips seem a little swollen now. Hasnt happened before.

4.23.2021 – But i started an antibotic today and didnt eat with a snack. Think nauseau may be from that.... i was fine about 30 minutes after snacking.

7.22.2021 – I find myself much more tired, and such.

6.22.2022 – Diagnosed pre-hypertensive and pre-diabetic (hyperglycemia) In person visit

12.20.2022 – Swnse of smell has not fully returned since Covid positive the wnd of July. Still very tired after Covid.

Mood swings, Tension headache and Hunger

3.23.2021 – Iron/metallic/blood-like taste in mouth that lasted only a few minutes.

4.13.2021 – Bloating/gas

4.26.2021 – Heartburn, nausea, tension headaches

5.3.2021 – I had more symptoms during my period than usual including intense headaches, neck and upper back pain, higher basal body temperature, extreme thirst, and a change in my flow.

5.17.2021 – I get a metallic taste in my mouth every few days for a few minutes at a time

7.12.2021 – I get hives about once a month now and had only experienced hives once in my life before getting the vaccine. My periods symptoms have intensified and my flow is unusual.

10.11.2021 – My period is different. It changed since getting the vaccine.

4.14.2022 – My period has changed after each shot and booster. I get extreme fatigue, thirst & hunger for a day before my period and now I have breast tenderness for a week before and during my Period. mood swings. Symptoms seem to normalize after several months

Infection, Night sweats and Lymphadenopathy

2.3.2021 – I am significantly more sick after the vaccine than I was when I had COVID-19 in January 2021.

2.4.2021 – Night sweats similar to when I had COVID19 in Jan 2021.

2.5.2021 – CDC really needs to make an urgent recommendation against vaccination within 90 days of recovery from natural infection. I do not plan to get the second shot at this point.

5.4.2021 – I had these symptoms for 24 hours after dose 2 on 4/23/21

7.15.2022 – Swollen node over collarbone.

7.16.2022 – Swollen node on collarbone

7.17.2022 – Swollen node over collarbone

7.19.2022 – Swollen supraclavicular node

7.20.2022 – Swollen node

Limb discomfort, Brain fog and Tinnitus

4.1.2021 – Arm is still a little sore but not painful

4.2.2021 – Once a day I have had fast throbbing noise in my left ear. First time Ive ever had this and it is post vaccine. Not painful. Weird.

4.4.2021 – Still some strange ear thumping but not painful.

4.5.2021 – Still have sounds in my left ear. Not painful but strange

4.9.2021 – None

5.11.2021 – Nausea diarrhea

5.25.2021 – I flew to Chicago and came back with a head cold. Sneezing, stuffy nose head fog

12.17.2021 – Sneezing, headache, runny nose, feverish Went for Covid test

12.31.2021 – Got cold symptoms but tested negative. Sneezing, runny nose.

4.15.2022 – Vertigo

Raynaud's phenomenon, Neuropathy peripheral and Thirst

3.23.2021 – Very mentally alert. I feel great!!!!!

3.25.2021 – Moderate

3.29.2021 – This is weird for me to get diarrhea, especially for this long

3.30.2021 – I broke out on my face, which is very unusually lol And have a UTI that started the other day, a urinary tract infection

4.6.2021 – Fatigue

4.14.2021 – I wish I knew when I could start taking my steroid shots again. I was told to stop taking them because of the Covid shot. My neuropathy and Raynauds has gotten considerable worse in the last week.Something has definitely affected it. Dr. Visit for Urinary infection, I think it was the second week after the shot. He put me on an antibiotic, which I really didnt want to do so soon after getting vaccinated, but needed help. I wish there was a vaccine doctor/expert to ask questions to.

4.20.2021 – Thirst

4.21.2021 – Raynauds attacks

5.11.2021 – Some shortness of breath. Will tell my doc tomorrow.Also, lately Ive had a worsening of neuro problems,Burning pain shooting down my right leg, it has nothing to do with my back, I had an x-ray. Pain is fierce, I need help with it

Anal pruritus, Anorectal discomfort and Vulvovaginal discomfort

2.25.2021 – Some left facial tingling-checked with primary doc and said could be stress/anxiety related

2.26.2021 – Persistent left facial tingling/numbness

2.27.2021 – Mild left facial tingling

2.28.2021 – Mild left facial numbness/tingling

8.24.2021 – I had anal/vulvar irritation from early March until just recently. It comes and goes but has decreased in severity and frequency. Ive been check by several doctors and all tests come back normal but there is clear skin irritation.

12.1.2021 – Moderate Left sided facial tingling

12.2.2021 – Continued left facial tingling/numbness. Also right temple and back of head tingling. Left lower arm and leg with pin prick sensations. Feeling dizzy.

12.3.2021 – Left facial tingling continues, left foot tingling and pinpricks, lower left arm tingling, tingling moving to right temple in evening

12.4.2021 – Mild left facial tingling, right temple tingling, left foot tingling. Pinpricks left forearm.

12.18.2021 – Itchy anus and vulva. This happened after my 2nd shot back in March as well snd lasted up until October.

Ovarian cyst, Gastritis and Abdominal pain lower

2.14.2021 – Had significant right lower back pain early morning felt like kidney pain

2.15.2021 – Started having lower right back pain again last night. Felt kidney pain again. I took Tylenol and went to bed and pain subsided and I fell asleep. Woke up pain free no kidney/lower right back pain.

2.17.2021 – Still occasionally right side lower pain like kidney pain not sure and not chronic

2.18.2021 – Still random pain in lower right back like kidney, but less today and urine still looks normal

5.15.2021 – Urinary tract infection

2.13.2022 – Stomach issues, not digesting good as well. Gastritis. Cyst on ovary