Their Stories

Furuncle, Blister and Dry skin

2.1.2021 – Dizziness

2.6.2021 – Vertigo-severe dizziness, vomitting, headaches

2.20.2021 – Have a little chest congestion past 3 days. It comes and goes, not often.

3.6.2021 – Back of hands have a dry rash. Upon awakening every day for the past week and a half i just feel out of sorts like i cant function and it takes an hour to get myself together.

3.13.2021 – Constant headache, tiredness,weak, sleeplessness, lower back pain, bil calf pain

3.20.2021 – Feel bad every morning, hard to get out of bed have to take time to focus.

3.27.2021 – Constant headaches, entire body aches/pain. Extreme pain in calfs PCP office

5.15.2021 – I was exposed to a person who tested positive for COVID on 5-1-21. I had a little diarrhea and fatigue.

8.14.2021 – Developed some type of boil/blister on top of left foot . Office visit with pcp

2.13.2022 – Vertigo

Cold sweat, Constipation and Flushing

4.20.2021 – First dose had the symptoms checked, mild. Second does exact symptoms including runny nose both doses. Six days after second shot on April 19, had a bout of severe dizziness, flush red areas on face, trouble breathing, sweating, consistant runny nose, clammy. Was like a sever alergic reaction but had done nothing or had nothing that would give me an alergic reaction. The only thing out of my regular routine was that I had the vaccine. Was seen by a paramedic and gradually came out of it. Just extremely tired today. Also had diarrea both times aprox 1-2 after and then constipation there after and I drink alot of fluids always. Local paramedic at our fire station, person driving did not think we had time to make it to town from our area. All vitals were taken and finally came out of the condition I was in and seemed to be ok later.

Poor quality sleep, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Parosmia

3.7.2021 – Slept poorly last night. May be the cause of fatigue.

3.9.2021 – More like head pain than headache. Some slight stomach distress.

3.11.2021 – All the previous symptoms are gone. Had a whopping head ache early in the pre-dawn morning. Went away and the rest of the day has been excellent.

3.20.2021 – General fatigue. Very noticeable Phantom oder in my nose. An acrid sort of burnt smell. Slight sinus pressure. Told to use a Neti pot and Flonase.

3.28.2021 – That covers it. All as marked for me and my wife.

3.29.2021 – Slight headache. Much better than yesterday.

4.1.2021 – Poor sleep the previous night.

9.25.2021 – GERD

Decreased activity, Rash vesicular and Petechiae

1.31.2022 – The rash (not at the injection site) has spread ALL over my body. What was a few coin-sized marks in a patch on my ribs is now multiple patches all over the front/back of my trunk area, plus chicken pox looking dots EVERYWHERE.

2.7.2022 – The rash is STILL spreading and MISERABLE. It is NOT at the injection site. It is ALL OVER my body: stomach, chest, back, arms, legs, scalp, face, etc etc. It is BEYOND ITCHY and at times, ANGRY.

2.14.2022 – The body rash (NOT injection site) continues. It's still the worst on my trunk/mass - red dots plus MANY coin-sized and larger red circles. But it's now spreading down my legs and arms too. It's ugly and ITCHY.

2.21.2022 – Body rash (NOT at injection site) is still spreading and ITCHY. Gold bond medicated is easing some of the flaking of the original patchesbut the newest ones respond to absolutely nothing, not even plain anti-itch cream. It's been a MONTH!

2.28.2022 – Rash is still spreading, incredibly itchy, and really, REALLY tiresome.

4.18.2022 – The rash. It started on my ribs, and it was over a month before spread stopped at my hands and knees. It's finally started to fade, but ITCHING has inexplicably intensified again.

7.20.2022 – Not new, but I STILL have rash from my chest to upper thighs, most prevalent on my torso. Heat, sweating, swimming, etc aggravates it. I have to moderate "summer activities" if I don't want to ITCH.

Apathy, Dizziness postural and Secretion discharge

4.15.2021 – Headach is more a pressure headache at base of skull

5.13.2021 – Heartburn

5.16.2021 – Body itching. Light headiness

12.8.2021 – Neck stiffness

12.11.2021 – Sneezing and runny nose

12.28.2021 – Congestion, mucus, headache

1.11.2022 – Flu like symptoms for a week

3.9.2022 – Lethargy, breathlessness and racing heart

6.7.2022 – Total exhaustion and upon standing for a short amount of time, dizziness and breathlessness

6.7.2022 – Exhaustion...can't seem to get out of bed or motivated. Upon standing for short periods, I become breathless and dizzy

Lymphedema, Injection site pain and Lymphadenopathy

4.12.2021 – Typical muscle soreness at injection site

5.9.2021 – 24 hours after the 2nd dose I was achy but passed in a day and fine ever since!

8.3.2021 – Lymphatic swelling (I'm a recent breast cancer survivor who had axillary lymph node dissection.) Swelling began within 2 weeks of 2nd vaccine. May or may not be related. outpatient lymphedema clinic visit

11.5.2021 – Onset of symptoms was 16 hours after Moderna booster, and ended in 7 hours. That booster kicked like a mule!

Lymph node pain, Pruritus and Lymphadenopathy

3.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes near collarbone and arm pit on side of injection site Urgent care to get the swollen nodes X-rayed

4.9.2021 – Lymph nodes near collar bone and armpit are swelling a little bit again

4.10.2021 – Lymph nodes swelling in collarbone and armpit and tender

4.11.2021 – Lymph nodes are itchy and swollen

4.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes are just annoying not too much of an inconvience and dont cause pain

4.14.2021 – Lymph nodes are still enlarged but they are not sensitive or itchy anymore

4.18.2021 – Lymph nodes still protrude from my collar bone. No discomfort thought.

Vascular pain, Swelling and Chest discomfort

3.25.2021 – Burning pain under arm right before armpit

3.26.2021 – Bad armpit pain

3.27.2021 – Armpit pain and pain in the pit of elbow

3.28.2021 – Slight armpit pain and slight pain in elbow pit.

3.29.2021 – Pain in elbow pit/vein area when moving arm.

3.30.2021 – Vein pain and little swollen in elbow pit when extending arm out

3.31.2021 – Persistent pain in armpit and slight pain/tightness in elbow pit near vein

4.1.2021 – Mild pain under armpit and elbow pit

4.23.2021 – Massive pain near palm of hand under thump on arm shot was give

Injection site pain, Respiratory tract congestion and COVID-19

9.30.2021 – Minor muscle pain at injection site starting about 6 hours after and lasting until next morning. Nothing further.

3.26.2022 – COVID positive Jan 11-21, 2022. Mild symptoms included sore throat, headache, minor respiratory congestion. Symptoms presented for approx 4 days followed by 3 additional days of fatigue. Negative test as of Jan 21, 2022. No long term symptoms.

7.11.2022 – Cough, congestion, sore throat, headache, extreme fatigue Three negative home tests for COVID but suspect it was COVID anyway

9.24.2022 – No

Initial insomnia, Feeling cold and Somnolence

3.25.2021 – But the evening of the 2nd dose I began to get very tired, I could not fall asleep, was very cold and achy which stayed with me for about 24 hours.

3.26.2021 – Just an odd thing in the middle of the night. The tops of both arms were itchy/odd feeling. No rash. I took Benadryl. Stayed up an hour. Feel asleep. Gone when I woke up.

3.28.2021 – Got the strange itchy weird feeling on the tops of both lower arms again like 2 nights ago. No rash. Applied CeraVe anti/itch cream and lavender essential oil.

4.6.2021 – Had an unusual brief episode of sudden, intense pain in my right bicep on Friday (4-2). (This is not my vaccination arm.) Applied topicals, ice & took ibuprofen & acetaminophen. Went away within an hour with absolutely no residual discomfort.

4.18.2022 – I did experience extreme fatigue for 3 days after the second booster. This was unexpected as the previous side effects from the earlier vaccinations only lasted 24 hours.

4.21.2022 – I'm fatiguing more easily. I experienced almost 4 days of extreme fatigue after my last Covid booster.

10.5.2022 – Aching in my legs and arms most noticeable at night lying down.

Joint range of motion decreased, Lymphadenitis and Skin warm

4.29.2021 – I had a 'bout of dizziness that I needed to lay down, thought I was going to pass out around noon today, had this moment of SOB and tingling on all 4 extremities, only lasted about 3-5minutes.

4.30.2021 – Congestion

5.1.2021 – congestion

5.2.2021 – Congestion, runny nose

5.5.2021 – irritable / aimless

5.13.2021 – Inflamed Hard Lymph Node Right Side of neck - injection side, arm became sore again and hot

5.21.2021 – Very Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection site

5.22.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection site

5.25.2021 – Decreased range of motion on injection site arm

6.23.2021 – I feel feverish often, with leg / calf pain

8.18.2021 – sinus flare up for almost a month, better now though

Insulin resistant diabetes, Hepatic steatosis and Type 2 diabetes mellitus

1.18.2021 – Hot flashes lasting a couple minutes at a time and dry mouth.

1.19.2021 – Spasms in my deltoid lasting all night. Caused insomnia.

1.23.2021 – Soreness in my armpit since about 24 hour after the injection.

1.24.2021 – Pain in my armpit.

1.25.2021 – Pain in the armpit

7.19.2021 – I was diagnosed about 1 month ago with diabetes type 2, insulin resistance, and a fatty liver. I have also had a really bad asthma exacerbation, sinus infection, and ear infection lasti g approximatly 2 weeks so far. My health has declined

1.18.2022 – I was diagnosed with Diabetes and insulin resistance approximatly 1 to 2 months after my 2nd vaccine. Specialist endocrinologist

Joint swelling, Arthritis and Hyperhidrosis

2.14.2021 – Symptoms started exactly 12 hrs after injection & sweating/fever was at it's worst 18 hrs after

3.14.2021 – Oddly, I noticed a similarity after both 1st & 2nd shot. Just before symptoms started to occur (12hrs after injection), I noticed my TKR (knee replacement) was killing me & got very swollen. I prepared to stay home to take it easy after this shot, since I was ill after the first. But the swelling of the artificial knee was bothersome both times. I still believe getting the vaccination outweighs any side effects which come alongside it.

12.22.2022 – Worsening arthritis

Nasal discomfort, Discharge and Respiratory disorder

2.27.2022 – I started to faint and breathing was a little issue after the shot.

2.28.2022 – Coming down with a cold

3.1.2022 – Coughing

3.11.2022 – I believe I have an sinus infection. Chills, runny nose, voice sounds funny and my nose drainage is green.

3.16.2022 – Severe sinus congestion in one nostril. Still blowing my nose. If this doesn't get better soon I will see a Doctor. Taking over the counter meds to help with nasal discomfort.

5.25.2022 – I came down with Influenza A on May 11th. Still have drainage, cough and headache.

Autoimmune disorder, Menstruation delayed and Alopecia

6.26.2021 – Cold symptoms

6.29.2021 – Dizziness

7.1.2021 – Chest pains

7.17.2021 – High BP and pulse rate

7.18.2021 – Chest pains and high blood pressure

7.19.2021 – High blood pressure

7.20.2021 – Chest pains and elevated blood pressure

7.21.2021 – Dizziness, blood pressure elevated

7.22.2021 – Elevated blood pressure and chest pains

8.6.2021 – Throwing up; bad headaches

8.13.2021 – Missed period and no Im not pregnant. Migraines very bad and nauseous. In office visit too.

8.20.2021 – The 2nd vaccine stopped my period and no Im not pregnant.

8.27.2021 – Still havent gotten my period since 2nd shot and no Im not pregnant. Very concerned the vaccine affected my cycle.

1.20.2022 – My periods are always late after vaccine. Not happy.

1.31.2022 – Chest pains Wheezing

2.7.2022 – Wheezy, chest pain

2.14.2022 – Autoimmune issues

2.21.2022 – Fever 99.4

2.28.2022 – Severe hair loss

4.18.2022 – Hair loss Office visit

7.18.2022 – More hair loss and continued occasionally chest pains

Gingival pruritus, Tension headache and Paresthesia oral

2.9.2021 – Fatigue after having a good nights sleep. It lasted a few days.

2.14.2021 – I had chills, fever, tightness in my head beginning several hours after the shot, during the next day. A day and a half later, I felt fine.

2.16.2021 – This may seem strange but my gums have felt tingly or itchy since the vaccine. It seems to be abating today, a week after the inoculation.

2.24.2021 – I have been very fatigued. Im sleeping well at night but feel like I could use a nap during the day. This began about a week after 2nd shot. Im hoping my normal energy comes back soon.

Cellulitis, Nodule and Renal pain

3.24.2021 – I am in my early spring allergy sinus problem season. Its worse while Oak and pecan trees are in pollination

4.13.2021 – My kidneys hurt for four or five days probably because I started drinking cokes again. Went back to water and my kidneys are not hurting anymore.

4.20.2021 – Sinus/allergy issues Normal for this time of year

4.22.2021 – My temp Fluctuated between 97.6 which is Normal for me at 99.9 over the first 36 hours after the shot

4.24.2021 – The swelling Ive been reporting is more a knot than swelling

10.19.2021 – Diagnosed with Covid September 12. Full-blown cold/flu symptoms with fever 100.9 at its peak

3.23.2022 – Cellulitis in leg

6.22.2022 – Low fever, sinuses going crazy & cough sneezing

Gait disturbance, Ear pain and Dyspnea

3.4.2021 – Shortness of breath

3.5.2021 – Mild sore throat, mild earache, mild dry cough

4.15.2021 – Since the first shot I experienced severe joint pain in my right hip. The pain subsided after 2 weeks but a dull discomfort remained. After the second shot the pain in the same area flared up for 5 days. Even now there is still discomfort there.

4.22.2021 – I still have pain in my right hip joint. I have never had joint pain/issues. It seems this is a chronic problem caused by the vaccine.

5.8.2021 – I continue to have pain in my right hip joint. I did not have this condition before the vaccine.

6.24.2021 – I have pain in my right hip. I never had this conditioning before the vaccine. It was severe after 1st shot and I was unable to walk properly for 2 weeks. Second shot made it worse. The pain has subsided somewhat but flares up during mild activity

Exercise tolerance decreased, Pollakiuria and Gastrointestinal disorder

4.27.2021 – Frequent urination

4.29.2021 – Enlarged lymph node near collarbone, on the same side as injection

4.30.2021 – Enlarged lymph node near collarbone

5.2.2021 – Lymph node still enlarged

5.3.2021 – Enlarged lymph node

5.12.2021 – So tired all the time. I typically run 40-50 miles/week, and I haven't had the strength to do so for a week. Not sure if vaccine-related.

5.17.2021 – Bad GI symptoms. It's chronic, but it feels like it's been worse since my second shot.

6.4.2021 – Caught what i think is a head cold

Transient ischemic attack, Cardiac flutter and Blood pressure increased

1.12.2021 – Light headed, dizzy, chest pain

1.13.2021 – Neck pain

1.15.2021 – Very short of breath

1.16.2021 – Oxygen sats are much better. O2 Sats 95%

1.17.2021 – Short of breath

7.13.2021 – After vaccination i got very sick and told i had clinical covid. But it was not confirmed by lab tests. Then this year 2021 I had a T I A and was hospitalized for 3 days.

1.12.2022 – I had a TIA in April 2021. I feel Heart Flutters and experience elevated bp. I was given a new medication as needed for emergency elevated bp. And started plavix.

Rash pruritic, Rash and Rhinorrhea

3.5.2021 – The rash comes, it itches a few days. Goes away. Then appears somewhere else on my body.

3.12.2021 – Still have a small rash that moves around my body but seems much less severe.

3.19.2021 – Rash broke out across my chest now. Ask doctor and nurse relations what to do.

3.28.2021 – Still have Arash on my body, on my chest at this time. Itches and have been taking benedryl and using Hydrocortisone. Talked to medical staff and doctor since husband works as nurse with them.

10.20.2022 – Runny noise

Fungal skin infection, Increased appetite and Irritability

8.16.2021 – Sore throat but only at night after dinner gone when I wake up

8.17.2021 – Pain in the shoulder on top and sore throat after eating only noticed sore throat since I got the shot

8.18.2021 – Joint pain and body aches could just be osteoarthritis

8.19.2021 – Increased appetite and irritability for last 2-3 days which I didn't realize could be a symptom till I looked it up

9.4.2021 – Reoccurring sore throat but only after eating

9.11.2021 – Smell seems a bit off and occasional sore throat after eating. Only since vaccine.

9.18.2021 – Sore shoulder which was arm that was given vaccine in

2.2.2022 – Pain in my mid to Lower back, left hip, and knee. Also insomnia.

Feeling cold, Tremor and Somnolence

3.16.2021 – Some tenderness near injection site.

3.17.2021 – Some tenderness at the injection site

3.18.2021 – Insomnia- this is not like me.

4.19.2021 – I believe these symptoms are due to a new medication I'm taking and not because of the vaccine. Sleepiness, lightheadedness, and increased tremor.

5.5.2021 – Depleted/weak, lightheaded, cold, brain fog

5.10.2021 – I now have many new symptoms including lightheadedness fatigue coldness muscle aches Etc. I had a covid test done on Friday May 7th and it was negative. I had several resent medication adjustments recently. My primary and I are working to understand. Doctor's office visit

10.10.2022 – I had The updated booster and had many side effects to that. Fatigue, sleep, muscle aches, headache, brain fog, etc., that lasted about 3 1/2 days after my Booster vaccine. Now I am feeling myself again.

Contraception, Menometrorrhagia and Hypomenorrhea

3.17.2021 – Lymph node in my armpit of shot arm swollen and sore

3.18.2021 – Lymph node in armpit of shot arm swollen and very sore

4.1.2021 – Headache and lymph node in armpit began hurting again

4.22.2021 – Period was different this month than any other month. I am on birth control so it is generally the same. Started later and was significantly lighter.

5.13.2021 – Menstrual cycle is early, heavy and different.

5.20.2021 – Menstrual cycle continues to be off a few days and more painful

10.7.2021 – Period continues to be different-timing and symptoms-even though I am on hormonal birth control

Myalgia, Injection site pain and Chills

3.24.2021 – My injection site was just sore & tender about 8 hours after the shot & lasted for about 6 hours. Nothing else.

10.10.2021 – The tiredness was actually yesterday. I thought it was from raking 5 hours on Friday , but it last all day & I napped a lot throughout the day, then went to bed early. So that was actually Saturday. Today on SundayI had my energy back & raked some.

5.18.2022 – The day after my shot 5-14-22, I was very fatigue with muscle soreness in both arms. It lasted 1 day.

8.12.2022 – I had a lingering random cough from getting Covid in mid- July. My doctor put me on an inhaler for 2 weeks. I do have a compromise immune system due to my RA medication.

11.27.2022 – The day I got the shot I had mild chills, slight headache and a throbbing arm that lasted about 24 hrs.

Bleeding time prolonged, Premenstrual syndrome and Menstrual clots

4.26.2021 – Dry mouth/throat...past 36 hours

5.7.2021 – Nausea and loss of appetite

6.11.2021 – Since my 1st dose I have completed 2 full menstrual cycles. Both shortened by 3 days, from 27 to 24. Bleeding lasted 7 days (my avg is 4 - 5) and I passed multiple clots. I experienced severe lower back cramping 1 week before & 1st 2 days of bleeding

6.19.2021 – Shortened menstrual cycle including severe cramping and heavy/elongated bleeding (as previously reported).

8.20.2021 – Premenstrual symptoms and bleeding timeframe continue to be elevated and sporadic. In addition to previously listed menstral cycle symptoms, I have been experiencing mood and temperature fluctuations.

Lacrimation decreased, Bell's palsy and Glossodynia

1.23.2021 – Facial numbness

1.24.2021 – Bells palay pins needles left face and tongue

1.25.2021 – Facial pins and needles has gone down to a lesser degree today.

1.26.2021 – Facial pins and needles on left side. Left side tongye neck ear temples and eye all painful. Left side elbow knee foot SI joint pins and needles. Bilateral elbow itching. Eye tearing due to pain around eye on left. Itching in left ear neck top left hair. Up all night w left throat itching and left jaw pain. Symptoms affect my ability to function since 1 hr after shot. Throat itching and lower zygomatic arch pain severe. Made appt with my doctor since no one has called me from this. Made appt with primary care to discuss my options w this reaction.

1.27.2021 – Pins and needles head to toe on left side of body are being controlled by 24 hr non drowsy benadryl. I am improving some today! Yeah! Finally lettuce does not taste like eating a cactus.

2.2.2021 – Facial tenderness from a week of pins a d needles on entire left side of body face arm feet hip leg thoracic

2.6.2021 – Tingling in my left face jaw and thoracics

2.11.2021 – Return of symotoms in 2 days with headaches vertigo eye jaw involvement. I feel stomach issues and temp changes. I am tired all the tume.

2.18.2021 – Pins and needles left side of hair face throat neck shoulder l ribs left lumbars left hip to left knee pins and needles to left foot. Swollen loo eft glands under arm. Left crom decreased left eyes tears diarrhea

Lethargy, Injection site warmth and Pain in extremity

2.22.2021 – Vaccine site is a tad warm

2.23.2021 – Felt a little droopy yesterday, much improved today

2.24.2021 – Soreness in arm 100% improved

3.22.2021 – Just had shot at noon, and was able to practice yoga at 2.... now resting, arm is sore but not enough yet to inhibit activities

3.23.2021 – Feel pretty

3.24.2021 – Much better, arm hardly sore, headache lasted longer than other symptoms. Waited until aches and fever passed before I ended up taking a couple Advil for headache

10.29.2021 – Lethargic

10.31.2021 – Just general malaise,

Hypersomnia, Sleep disorder and Limb discomfort

4.19.2021 – Nope

4.21.2021 – Just the inocculation arm feels kind of numb. Has felt that way for days

5.7.2021 – Mostly just fatigue and arm feels a bit odd and heavy. Brief isolated periods of feeling overheated/gross but not so much

5.8.2021 – Generally felt overheated and gross at times. Interrupted my sleep. Was able to sleeep later though.

5.10.2021 – Aside from some numbness in vax arm and sleeping a lot I feel fine.

5.11.2021 – Pretty much fine.

8.6.2021 – Been running a low grade fever 99°-101°F on and off for about a week. No coughing, no runny nose, or anything like that. Other than this Ive been fine.

11.9.2021 – Some shoulder and chest pains. Probably nothing. Difficulty sleeping.

Lymph node calcification, Lung disorder and Abdominal distension

2.18.2021 – Things taste bitter to me today

2.19.2021 – Yesterday I forgot to mention my "abdominal pain" was gastrointestinal distress related. Started feeling better after dinner yesterday.

2.20.2021 – The injection site bruised, but nothing else!

2.21.2021 – Continuing gastrointestinal distress - excessive bloating and gas

2.22.2021 – Still mild gastrointestinal issues - bloating and gas

2.23.2021 – Still mild bloating and gas

3.18.2021 – Bloating/gas

3.20.2021 – Forgot to mention abdominal pain/bloating/has yesterday too, I think.

3.21.2021 – Continued bloating/gas

3.17.2022 – Poss had COVID in Jan, but test wasn't able to be read since lab had COVID. Center-right chest pain w/numbness of R hand and dizziness in Feb, PCP ordered CT to r/o a PE, found calcified mediastinal lymph nodes and a few other abnormalities in lungs.