Their Stories

Rheumatoid arthritis, Migraine and Arthralgia

2.22.2021 – I get migraine from almost any change to my system so I may only have a regular migraine and not due to the vaccine.

10.5.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis so aches may be from that

10.6.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis so the joint pains may be that and not the booster

10.10.2021 – May be related to migraine headache

5.4.2022 – These also can be my rheumatoid arthritis or my migraines

5.5.2022 – Rheumatoid Arthritis and aches may be attributed to that condition

5.6.2022 – May be my migraine headache and aches due to my rheumatoid arthritis

5.8.2022 – These may be due to rheumatoid arthritis and migraine

5.9.2022 – Could be from rheumatoid arthritis which o have

5.10.2022 – Rheumatoid arthritis

5.11.2022 – Arthritis is the cause I think

Hypertensive crisis, Supraventricular tachycardia and Tachycardia

1.30.2021 – Feeling dizzy and a lot of headaches.

2.13.2021 – I have a cough that started when I got my first vaccination and is still hanging on. I feel like Ive got bronchitis, but I dont.

4.17.2021 – Constant diarrhea and I am nauseated a lot.

7.17.2021 – Tachycardia that turned into A-fib. I then went into supra-ventricular tachycardia. Im now having blood pressure problems too. I had my first hypertensive crisis 6 days after recieving my first covid vaccine. I have constant diarrhea now too. Was referred to a cardiologist.

Malabsorption, Fear and Nightmare

5.10.2021 – Last night racing heartbeat and strange nightmares. No chills but body felt shaky

5.13.2021 – Tinnitus

6.4.2021 – Very mild chest pain, ache between shoulder and neck on side injection was given. This ache comes and goes

6.6.2021 – Neck aches and feels stiff, ear ache and sinus pain

6.7.2021 – Mild cough, no appetite, feel shaky and weird. Headache on one side of my head very sharp, neck hurts a little

6.8.2021 – Shortness of breath, small cough, mild chest tightness

6.9.2021 – Mild cough, mild chest pressure

6.11.2021 – Cough that wont go away

9.3.2021 – Heart palpitations, racing heart rate

6.4.2022 – Tachycardia, not absorbing food, not sleeping, nightmares, floating, depressed, fearful, pressure in ears, ringing, nerve numbness, the list goes on and on yet no one has ever contacted me.. Specialists

Injection site discoloration, Skin discoloration and Injection site induration

11.4.2021 – It's day 4 and the redness at the injection site has not gone away neither has the swelling and it feels hard. Does this mean that the injection was subcutaneous? If so, was the vaccine absorbed or do I have to get another booster?

11.6.2021 – I'm still concerned that this injection was subcutaneous instead of intramuscular. I'm wondering did the vaccine absorb properly or do I need a fourth dose. I would appreciate an answer.

11.8.2021 – Arm remains red at the injection site. I remain concerned about absorption. No Phine call from the CDC to date.

11.29.2021 – The injection site on my right arm remains sore. No swelling or redness but the skin is dark and my shoulder aches

12.6.2021 – Injection site remains sore and the skin has turned dark

Feces discolored, Mouth ulceration and Seasonal allergy

3.1.2021 – Abdominal pain and dyspepsia with green stools last night None today

3.3.2021 – Fleeting abdominal pain not sure if related to vaccine

3.4.2021 – Left buccal mucosa redness and pinpoint ulcers for 24 hours Not sure if its associated

3.30.2021 – Mostly last night

4.2.2021 – Sore throat

9.27.2021 – Hay fever like symptoms since July persistent despite Allegra Maybe just allergies but did not have this in previous years Otherwise okay I am a physician did not seek other medical care

10.31.2021 – No

11.6.2021 – Since yesterday migraine like headache lasting over 24 hours

4.23.2022 – Symptoms started about 12 hours after receiving the shot

5.6.2022 – Mild tinnitus for past 5 days Sudden development Not sure if it's connected Will monitor

Pulmonary congestion, Head discomfort and Ear discomfort

1.5.2021 – This will sound strange, but my face and ears feels numb

1.26.2021 – A few hours after the vaccine (#2), my head and ears felt a little stuffy, as if I had a cold.

2.9.2021 – Mild headache - I am someone who never gets headaches, but I have sporadically gotten mild headaches since I received the 2nd Pfizer vaccine 2 weeks ago.

2.16.2021 – May be unrelated to the vaccine, but I get mild headaches now, particularly when Im tired, and I swear I never used to get headaches!

12.30.2021 – I had what seemed like a bad cold last week - very sore throat and a lot of nasal congestion/runny nose. No fever, no headache, no loss of taste or smell. Did rapid COVID test prior to an event I was attending and it was negative.

8.10.2022 – I was diagnosed with Covid since my last check in. Symptoms were sporadic sore throat, fatigue (a few days), body aches (one day), mild headache, chills (one eve only), significant head/sinus congestion, runny nose for a few days.

Delusion, Eye pain and Tremor

1.14.2021 – Shaking. Fever delusions

1.16.2021 – Eye pain. Likely unrelated

1.18.2021 – My left eye still hurts. Will see Opthomolo weds.

1.22.2021 – I had eye pain. Saw doc. Close to glaucoma. Will need surgery

1.27.2021 – Cant remember if I said this. Went to eye doc for the eye pain sx that started with the Vax fever. Narrow angle channels got worse. Must have surgery to prevent glaucoma. I said my hi temp was 102. That was after I imprv enough to take temp. Was more

2.13.2021 – Dizzy

2.15.2021 – Insomnia last night. Unrelated?

5.14.2021 – Gastrointestinal problems. Maybe a virus.

2.12.2022 – January had brief illness following a solid and verified COVID-19 exposure. Unable to get tested to verify whether I had COVID but the timing tracks. 4 days after prolonged exposure. Sick one day with fatigue and chills and two nights of a cough

Superficial injury of eye, Eye irritation and Lymph node pain

1.7.2021 – Arm is quite sore around injection site. Felt a little feverish overnight and still a little fatigued in the morning. After I got up and moving, I felt fine. Did not take temp after I got up.

1.8.2021 – Although I haven't had any issues today, I did start feeling bad yesterday after I submitted the survey. I felt very fatigued and achy and had chills and scratchy eyes with low grade fever.

1.9.2021 – Soreness at injection site is almost gone but developed swelling and soreness around lymph nodes under arm on injection side.

Immune-mediated adverse reaction, Anaphylactic shock and Mast cell activation syndrome

5.16.2021 – I went into anaphylactic shock at the vaccine site, received epi pen and went to ER. I have been dealing w severe and continued issues or 3.5 weeks and on medication to suppress my immune response. . . Allergist

5.21.2021 – with reduction of allergy medicine dosage I broke out in a rash across my chest amd neck, my face/neck/chesr flushed, I experienced bloodshot eyes and vision is fuzzy and started itching all over. Allergist increased medicine dosage to 4x daily.

6.1.2021 – I am not a candidate to get a 2nd covid vaccine per my doctor. I am still dealing w significant allergic reaxtion from my first vaccine. My allergist did blood work last week and my kidney levels are off.

7.25.2021 – I tried to come off the medication I have been on since my reaction to the vacci on Aril 23. mid July. Within a few days, I was having severe auto immune issues. I went back on the medication and my system stabilized.

10.24.2021 – Continued inflammation symtoms. Since my covid vaccine, I have had to take 10-40 mg of certrizine daily to mitigate my bodys reaction. I got my flu shot, and had a reaction and had to go to ER. I have never had an issue w the flu shot before.

4.23.2022 – I have finally been diagnosed. The covid vaccine incident caused mast cell activation syndrome. To manage my symptoms, I have to tale 40 mg of certrizine each day....and I still have episodic flareups at times. I was healthy before the vaccine.

Tooth infection, Musculoskeletal pain and Disturbance in attention

2.3.2021 – Had a rash/hives on extremities. I did call my doctor and was advised over the phone to use a cortisone cream. The rash was exacerbated Even more when I would take a shower. Called and left message with my person physician. Received a phone call back from my doctors nurse advising me what the doctor thought I should do.

2.11.2021 – As day went on it became hard to concentrate

2.13.2021 – Pretty severe pain in right hip/buttocks area. Nothing I have done would warrant the symptoms I am experiencing. Feels swollen internally in that area.

9.27.2022 – Unrelated to my vaccine; I am experiencing a tooth infection. Endodontist and Dentist appointments

Skin lesion, Joint swelling and Peripheral swelling

2.10.2021 – I have lesions/rash on my back which, at first, were similar in appearance and affect as far as how it felt, to shingles. It is not shingles and I have good reason to believe it is a result of my 1st mederna vaccine. Take #2 or wait? Dermatologist and general practioner

2.24.2021 – Old itching sports have cleared somewhat but few ones, not as bad, have appeared.

4.21.2021 – Swollen ankles snd legs

7.21.2021 – Rash reappeared after a very hot bath - 2 months after I received the Mederna shotEdema in my ankles and legs

Dry throat, Sinus headache and Throat irritation

2.20.2021 – 10-12 hrs of sinus cold symptoms i.e. some sneezing, lots of blowing my nose, mild sinus headache, no temp - all completely gone now. Didnt know if related to vaccine or not.

3.17.2021 – Tiredness probably due to slight uptick in temp. Thats what usually happens to me.

10.14.2022 – Starting about 4 hrs after vaccination (yesterday) and over a period of about 8 hrs or so - dry tickle in back of throat/cough and runny nose then stuffed up.

Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, Lung neoplasm malignant and Diabetes mellitus

2.7.2021 – A faint metallic taste in my mouth.

2.10.2021 – Still have a slight metallic taste in my mouth.

2.12.2021 – Still have slight metallic taste in my mouth- mild

3.6.2021 – My mouth started tasting like metal about 8 hours after the shot. Last time it lasted for 10 days

3.7.2021 – Still have a metallic taste in my mouth.

3.8.2021 – Slight metallic taste in my mouth

10.29.2021 – I'm a type 1 diabetic and my insulin needs went up after my booster. They are just returning to normal.

Bowel movement irregularity, Injection site swelling and Diarrhea

2.23.2021 – I havent checked in regularly over the last few days, But the way Im feeling today is pretty much the way I have felt the whole time. Occasional nausea when I do strenuous things. And the first two days I had a little bit of diarrhea. But thats gone now. And I just have occasional nausea. Swelling has gone down on my Vaccination site, and its no longer sore.

2.24.2021 – Needed to poop lots today. It was not diarrhea, but was kind of loose.

Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy and Rhinorrhea

1.26.2021 – Runny nose (clear drainage)

10.2.2021 – Runny nose

10.3.2021 – Left axillary lymph nodes swollen and painful

10.4.2021 – Left Axillary lymph node swollen and painful

10.5.2021 – Slight axillary pain in left lymph node

10.6.2021 – Slight axillary lymph node pain when left arm moved

10.7.2021 – Slight left axillary lymph node pain

12.31.2021 – Considerable headaches. Not constant. ( i have talked to physician. Stress level in healthcare has increased considerably. ) I have hx of Migraines.

Breast mass, Mass and Lymph node pain

3.30.2021 – Pain in left arm pit and front/right side of neck. Assuming it is lymph nodes reacting.

3.31.2021 – Armpit still tender but feeling better

4.8.2021 – Had a rash on arm of injection on days 8 and 9 since getting the vaccination. Rash has since cleared up

4.24.2021 – Hurts in neck where lymph nodes are located

5.6.2021 – Noticed small paunful lump on jaw as well as lumps in the breasts around day 9 and 10 after the 2nd vaccine. Most likely swollen lymph nodes. Swelling seems to be going down as of a day or 2 ago.

Implantable defibrillator insertion, Cardiac failure congestive and Adverse drug reaction

4.24.2021 – Pain in arm around injection site (muscles) began a couple of days after 1st injection. It has continued to interfere with my daily activities.

5.1.2021 – Cough None

5.8.2021 – COPD flare Hospitalized x3

9.3.2022 – Undiagnosed issue with breathing. It has nothing to do with Covid. Primary doctor consulted. I am currently going through testing to find cause. Heart and lungs have been cleared with exception of Heart Echo to be done in October.

10.26.2022 – I have been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure.

11.18.2022 – Low blood pressure due to meds for congestive heart failure.

Polyhydramnios, Lipase increased and Oral discomfort

1.14.2021 – Burning to hands, upper lip. Slight upper lip edema.

1.17.2021 – Congestion, lack of appetite

1.18.2021 – Congestion, mild sore throat.

2.14.2021 – Chest pain 7/10 (worse w deep breath), SOB, and cough.

2.16.2021 – Itch, redness, and hives to both forearms, hands, feet, and ankles yesterday. Improved with Benadryl. Only occasional itch and one hive today.

3.12.2021 – Itching to arms, hands, feet, ankles. Raised red area, approximately quarter sized to right anterior ankle. This is similar to the itching/rash experienced after the COVID-19 vaccine.

3.19.2021 – Itching all over. OBGYN is checking labs to rule out cholystasis of pregnancy.

5.13.2021 – Polyhydramnios (AFI of 31 at 37 weeks); labor induced at 38 weeks. Healthy baby.

8.12.2021 – Gallstones identified on ultrasound. Elevated liver enzymes and lipase. upper abdominal pain, n/v/d. GI consult. Recommended gallbladder removal. Continue to have intermittent rash/itching.

2.11.2022 – Gallbladder removal 10-4-21 d/t sludge/microstones. COVID-19. Surgery

Head discomfort, Rash pruritic and Vomiting

2.10.2021 – I felt dizziness with nausea and vomiting. Until now i still not feeling comfortable. My temp is normal though no shortness of breath. Dizziness is the same side of that injection site.

2.17.2021 – Headache one sided at the injection side better than 2/8/21

2.24.2021 – Left sided headache occassionaly. Dizziness. Still more frequent.but no more nausea.

3.3.2021 – Heaviness on my head that comes with dizziness.

4.28.2021 – Heaviness on my head but i am tested negative

7.28.2021 – Pulsating headache occassionally Chiropractor and my primary

1.29.2022 – Still headaches left sided. Clogged left nosetril

10.9.2022 – Skin rashes that are very itchy.

Vomiting, Sinusitis and Nausea

10.3.2021 – I havei have had a minor runny nose for a few days

3.27.2022 – Sinus infection

5.15.2022 – Minor runny noseprobably Pollen

6.1.2022 – Bad cough started Friday. I still have it. I tested negative on Saturday

6.8.2022 – Bad cough since May 27. Had NEGATIVE covid tests 3x. Went to urgent care 6:6

6.15.2022 – Have had bad cough (probably pollen related?) for nearly three weeks. Went to urgent care 9 days ago. Got tessalon, amox, and albuterol. Cough better now, but still there

8.3.2022 – Very queasy stomach and vomiting. Food poisoning?

Mouth hemorrhage, Oral pruritus and Lip blister

5.3.2021 – Bottom left corner mouth appeared Saturday when i woke up. Size of m m candy. Looks horrible bleeds and crack open and itchy. Putting triple antibiotic ointment on it. What is this ??

5.4.2021 – Spot on my left bottom side of mouth itchy and bled this morning

5.14.2021 – Mouth uclers and blisters on bottom lip.Left eye white area chamois has wrinkle and saw blue dots. My vision us blurry. Went Dr. Said this was a allergic reaction to something.

11.26.2021 – Bronchitis Sinus Titus

Injection site urticaria, Thirst and Injection site warmth

1.21.2021 – The day after the shot I woke up all sweaty but I'm fine now

1.30.2021 – Last week after almost 10 days after my vaccine, I itched and kinda scatched a little and developed a red spot hive looked like and felt heat at the red area. After several days it's gone but I took benadryl and ibuprofen and it's done ng better.

2.13.2021 – Got my vaccine Thursday and Friday noon time my fever was 100.7 than later 101.0 than down again 100.7 . Saturday morning woke up sweating and temperature went down at 99.9. Couldn't move a lot to do daily shores around the apartment.

2.14.2021 – Very thirsty yes headache some a little heat at the sight of injection and a little redness.

2.25.2021 – Feeling more weak and want to do nothing. I don't know if it's still the vaccine but some people tell me it could be. Weak and sleepy.

Menstruation delayed, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

4.1.2021 – Slight Light-headed/dizziness

4.2.2021 – I had a coughing fit for 5-10 minutes. I was a bit phlegmy from that. Only thing that stopped it was a menthol lozenge.

11.17.2021 – Swollen and sore lymph nodes in my underarm(s)

11.18.2021 – Swollen & sore lymph nodes in the underarms

11.19.2021 – Lymph nodes in underarms are still a tiny bit swollen but no pain

12.27.2021 – I missed 1 entire cycle of my period, I was 30 days late before I finally got my period.

2.14.2022 – My period for the 2nd month in a row had lasted 1 day longer than usual. From 6 days to now 7 days .

Carbohydrate antigen 125 increased, Chronic kidney disease and Sinus congestion

1.5.2021 – Itching head, back, legs, and arms

1.6.2021 – Itching

2.22.2021 – Abdominal discomfort, sore throat, and sinus congestion

4.26.2021 – Sinus congestion and sore throat. Not certain if allergies. Only lasted a few days. Didnt get tested for COVID

10.3.2021 – Dizziness

10.22.2021 – I am not certain if the vaccine side effects is related to this but my CA-125 tumor markers went up after vaccination however CT scan shows no evidence of metastasis.

4.1.2022 – COVID-19. Symptoms include chills, headache, sore throat, sinus congestion, vomiting and diarrhea. Also, was diagnosed with CKD stage 2

Glossitis, Cheilitis and Tongue discomfort

12.29.2020 – Noticed an increase in my “burning tongue” syndrome that I developed after starting Arimidex 4 years ago. Tongue and lips felt slightly swollen and irritated last night and this morning. Better now.

2.8.2021 – Had R side pain and swelling w/ chills 1/20/21 two days after vac. Thought it was side effects or adhesions. Have R side mastectomy. Pain continued. Saw breast doc 2/2/21. Dx w/ shingles.

12.3.2021 – Tested positive for Covid on October 29. I was asymptomatic except for a headache and a stuffy nose.

Dysesthesia, New daily persistent headache and Bruxism

2.6.2021 – New onset of trigeminal neuralgia-like symptoms, left maxilla to upper molars. Maybe bruxism but never experienced this before.....

2.14.2021 – Daily headaches.

2.21.2021 – Just received vaccine 90 minutes ago.

3.22.2021 – New onset peripheral neuropathic symptoms C6-7 dermatomes bilateral hands. Felt like light rain falling on hands - yet I was in (b)(6) with very low humidity. Lasted approx. 10 days. Now abating. Haircut yesterday - barbers Mom had same sx

3.28.2021 – Near-complete resolution of symptoms I reported last week (tingling, dripping-water-like sensation on dorsal aspect of both hands). What a relief!

12.26.2021 – URI symptoms lasting 3-4 days. Initially sore throat, then nasal congestion, H/A. Tx'd symptomatically, improved. Negative rapid CoVid test at 72 hrs after sx onset.

5.11.2022 – Typical URI sx - runny nose, cough, myalgias.

Hiatus hernia, Transient ischemic attack and Injection site discoloration

3.17.2021 – Muscle aches normally for other issues, so No not from shot! I did have pretty sore arm pain for 2 days, also I have a small white circle where injection was given?! Overall, all ok!

3.18.2021 – Little body aches that can be from arthritis..

3.20.2021 – I do not think from vaccine.. I had cervical surgery in February, walked yesterday, have arthritis so that's what I think is why I feel this way today

3.24.2021 – I believe non related to vaccine

4.7.2021 – The first dose left a white circle like booster shot... The 2nd, so far just a little red

10.20.2021 – Have cold symptoms... Headache, sneezing, runny nose, Cold sores

4.6.2022 – I had a TIA early February and have stomach issues, small hiatel hernia and reflux.. Probably not related?!

6.16.2022 – Sphenoid sinus On doxycycline & steroids

8.11.2022 – Couple months of sphenoid sinus infection, cleared now.. still have productive cough though Ent & urgent care

Constipation, Vomiting and Nausea

4.17.2021 – Constipation for the past three days - - aka "abdominal pain

4.19.2021 – Might have eliminated the constipation with two nights in a row of smooth move tea before bed.

5.12.2021 – A few days of minor fatigue and minor nausea, separated by a week or so(my husband had the same, he's three days behind me, also got moderna, for what it's worth)

5.26.2021 – Mild nausea and vomiting yesterday and today, I don't think it's related to my vaccine

Chills, Pyrexia and Cough

2.6.2021 – After taking 2nd vacation yesterday evening, I felt lot of chill over by my whole body and fever at 3 in morning today. Then at 4 in morning also started very bad pain all over my body. At 8 my son gave me Tylenol and ibuprofen . After that slowly Home care , my son is a doctor.

2.10.2021 – From Sunday I have developed little dry cough. But today it bother me by much , so took my inhaler twice . After that I felt little better but cough is still there.

2.11.2021 – From yesterday I am taking 1 extra strength Tylenol twice a day. My cough is much less. Only in evening , I am having a little cough.

Energy increased, Dry eye and Dry mouth

5.9.2021 – Dry mouth, a little extra energy

5.10.2021 – Only a little tired, and abdominal cramping was as if onset of mild menstrual cramping.

5.11.2021 – Dizziness, vertigo. I suffer from vertigo outside of vaccine, but this episide seems different. I was concerned about getting vaccine because of my other issues. Super tired today as well. As i expected to be day 1.

5.12.2021 – Vertigo.

8.7.2021 – Still experiencing vertigo symptoms on and off.

11.8.2021 – Extremely dry eyes that require prescription eye drops. Eye Dr visit