Their Stories

Weight fluctuation, Psychomotor hyperactivity and Poor peripheral circulation

2.18.2021 – High anxiety. Difficulty sleeping even with anti anxiety medicine. Significantly decreased appetite. Poor circulation in feet in a room about 70 degrees.

2.27.2021 – Mood swings, night time restlessness, lethargy during the day, throat swelling (controllable by Benadryl), significantly reduced appetite, wheezing

3.11.2021 – Exacerbation of anxiety and mental health issues

3.12.2021 – Temperature and blood pressure fluctuations. Negative impact on psychiatry meds effectiveness.

3.21.2021 – Depression, anxiety, swollen mouth/tongue, difficulty swallowing and sleeping

4.2.2021 – Insomnia

4.17.2021 – Higher than normal blood pressure. Blood pressure crashes and spikes. Fluctuating weight. Difficulty sleeping. Brain fog.

6.5.2021 – Exacerbated allergies and asthma. More coughing and wheezing.

11.30.2021 – Hyperactivity (made ADHD worse); insomnia; mild confusion; exacerbated chronic nerve pain

12.14.2021 – Sore throat. Extra sensitivity to allergens and smells.

12.21.2021 – Throat swelling. Difficulty sleeping (much more than usual).

12.31.2021 – Congestion, dizziness, insomnia. L

1.3.2022 – Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, difficulty swallowing, insomnia, coughing

1.11.2022 – Extreme nasal and sinus congestion that doesn't improve with OTC medications

Blood glucose fluctuation, Transient ischemic attack and Diabetes mellitus

2.5.2021 – Dizziness / cloudy headed / foggy

2.6.2021 – Dizziness

3.5.2021 – Dizziness > eyes focus seems odd

3.6.2021 – Dizzy

3.7.2021 – Been admitted to hospital. My sugar level kept rising.. went to 500

3.9.2021 – Glucose levels are fluctuations was in hospital 500 reading I am a type 2 diabetic

3.10.2021 – Diabetic..sugars are high hospital twice

3.21.2021 – Sugar levels spiking. Type 2 diabetic since 2011 was hospitalized twice

3.26.2021 – Glucose now on insulin type 2 diabetic since 2011 was controlled now spiking and dropping. Nose bleeds. Headaches.

4.11.2021 – Blood glucose is high spikes then drops. Was not on insulin before vaccine. Would not suggest anyone who is diabetic to get it. Been hospitalized 3 times.

9.3.2021 – Pain and burn in forehead then nosebleeds. Headaches migraines..Glucose issues. Fatigue Wish I would Have never taken the Moderna Vaccine. I wanted Pfizer however at that point we werent given a choice just what was on hand. Per our employee healt Headache with bloody nose.18 total TIA

Lymph node pain, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy

4.8.2021 – Very sore underarm in injection side maybe sore swollen lymph node?

5.1.2021 – Just feel totally awful

5.21.2021 – Achy lymph nosed in groin and underarms and lower back

5.28.2021 – Achy back, tired

6.13.2021 – Slight head cold; my too young to be vaccinated children got a really nasty (productive cough, fever of 101.4, no appetite, sneezing, snot bubbles, watery diarrhea bad virus) they had negative Covid tests in day 3 of their virus.

7.2.2022 – Covid infection

Tachycardia, Hypertension and Urticaria

2.24.2021 – Sore throat for approximately 8 hours for unknown reason during the late evening/overnight on February 18th, 2021. It resolved on its own.

4.1.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on 2-4-22. After covid I developed hives, HTN, & tachycardia. The hives resolved in 8 days & with treatment. I am currently on a medication for the HTN & tachycardia. Both of these conditions are currently stable. Primary care dr. visit

Neuralgia, Brain fog and Decreased appetite

4.20.2021 – On 4/18 I had numbness in the arm that did not get the shot. It lasted for half a day.

5.10.2021 – Sore armpit

5.11.2021 – Lack of appetite post second vaccine

5.12.2021 – Low appetite

5.21.2021 – Chest tightness

6.4.2021 – Armpit ache and random nerve aches in foot arch, knees, and left hand between thumb and pointer. Still get chest tightness from time to time.

6.11.2021 – Just more headaches than usual. Still experiencing tightness in the chest from time to time. And occasionally chills

6.18.2021 – Brain fog and headaches

Spinal operation, Back disorder and Balance disorder

3.20.2021 – A little unsteady

4.6.2021 – Overall malaise, muscle weakness. However I am on 40mg prednisone last 3 months which could be causing issues.

4.13.2021 – Severe back pain. Again probably due to side effects from prednisone and my back goes out every once in a while. Started physical therapy.

4.27.2021 – Back pain much worse - will be getting an MRI.

6.15.2021 – I had a laminectomy.

10.12.2021 – Seems like a cold - sinus congestion, runny nose, muscle aches, very minor cough so far. I have scheduled a Covid test for tomorrow just in case.

11.30.2021 – Sinus issues, joint and back pain (back was continuing to improve after surgery earlier this year, but has become much worse the last few days).

4.14.2022 – I had joint and muscle pain before COVID vaccine.

4.18.2022 – Sinuses acting up

5.19.2022 – Back pain

10.13.2022 – I got COVID on Tuesday. Have joint and muscle pain, cough and fatigue, but overall, not doing too bad thanks to the vaccines. I received a monoclonal antibody infusion today, so I should be better soon.

Upper respiratory tract congestion, Laryngitis and Blood pressure increased

10.24.2021 – none

10.25.2021 – couldn't sleep last night. sleepy today.

11.21.2021 – Fatigue & body aches. Tingling in right hand.

1.23.2022 – Numb tingling of right hand fingers - mostly index, middle & thumb fingers. Some joint pain right arm. office visit with my PCP.

6.29.2022 – Red, hot area on arm 4 inches in diameter near but not directly in the place of my 2nd booster shot. Skin temp registered 99.6F. Painful in that location. Lasted about 3 days. A week later, had a fever 100.6F for about 8 hours. Tested neg both times.

9.14.2022 – Covid symptoms started 08/09. Tested positive 08/12 after 3 days of negative tests. Symptoms lasted 6 days with fatigue last symptom to go away. Still tested positive until 08/20. Now feeling well. Runny nose, upper resp congestion & diarrhea bad.

12.14.2022 – Bronchial infections, laryngitis, elevated blood pressure, especially in the morning. office visit with physician.

Nerve compression, Neuralgia and Dysgeusia

3.3.2021 – I could taste something like metal

3.5.2021 – I have tingling in my face and a medicine taste in my mouth. Ive had this taste since first day

3.28.2021 – I have this tingling sensation in my upper shoulder and neck area. Had it sense the first shot. Comes and goes

6.23.2021 – Nerve pressure in my neck and left back area

9.22.2021 – Tired, Headache and body aches

10.2.2021 – Nerve pain in my left shoulder Visit with neurologist

9.21.2022 – I continue to have this tingling or my nerves in the rear of my neck and upper shoulder area, not far from the place I received my shot. Referred to a specialist

Sebaceous cyst excision, Infected dermal cyst and Cellulitis

2.12.2021 – Upper Back Pain-Moderate to Severe

2.13.2021 – Upper shoulder back ache which was mild. Also did not sleep well so tired.

2.17.2021 – May he unrelated

2.24.2021 – Backache, Tunmy ache, no fever. Back hurt from outside my armpit to my shoulder blade. I am 88.

3.8.2021 – Upper Back, near shoulder blade hurts.

3.11.2021 – Right side back pain

3.24.2021 – Intermittent upper backache on right upper side where vaccine was given.

4.7.2021 – Upper Back, near armpit, on the side I got the Pfizer vaccine hurts intermittently. It could be a swollen lymph node or it could be something muscle skeletal.

4.19.2021 – Pain on the side where I got my shot which I think is the right side. It is on the upper back near my arm pit. It is intermittent.

6.2.2021 – Back hurts a little

9.2.2021 – Cellulitis and hospitalized for 5 days, and a LARGE Sebaceous Cyst, filled with pus and blood suddenly appeared at my hairline on my neck on the right side and I had to get it surgically removed by a General Surgeon it was so infected!

3.3.2022 – Getting tired easy and sleeping more. Had a bout of cellulitis but I am ok.

5.6.2022 – Sleepiness

6.8.2022 – Congestion allergies, negative Covid Test

Periorbital pain, Impaired work ability and Night sweats

1.10.2021 – Sweating. I also wanted to report, since I was unable to register the day I got the vaccine, I had a persistent headache several hours after receiving the dose. Then I felt extremely ill from 12am on Friday beginning with chills, then fever, night sweats, and periorbital pain. I took a sick day from work as I could not work. Let the fever ride and consumed my doctor and I eventually decided to take acetaminophen late Friday afternoon. Fever subsided and never returned to such a degree. I still some up this morning with night sweats but overall feel fine.

2.4.2021 – Light headedness

Muscle fatigue, Disorientation and Respiratory disorder

1.23.2021 – Sweating

1.31.2021 – -Very achy joints (cracking /locking joints)-Muscles Aches-Swelling and itching at injection site a week and a half after shot-Fatigue-Sweating -Diarrhea

5.26.2021 – Dry Coughing

2.21.2022 – When I had Covid: fatigue, respiratory issues, mild fever, chest pain and shortness of breath, disorientation for 2 weeks -since then, lasting symptoms have been muscle fatigue, shortness of breath and breathing challenges-lung Physical Therapy

Weight increased, Memory impairment and Anosmia

3.14.2021 – During my first week sore arm three days. Raspy cough started on Wednesday and now Sunday the 14th Im real tired and nose running with the cough

3.20.2021 – I Tested Positive with COVID

6.5.2021 – Shortness of breath that I never had before Seen my primary

9.6.2021 – After Covid on March 15th I still dont have all my taste and smell. Seems like I forget a lot more now than I ever didWeight gainI had chest pain fludder I saw a doctor and he couldnt find anything wrong Saw my doctor and he did a stress mri and a ekg

3.6.2022 – Short term memory is terrible and I still don't have my taste all back

Bloody discharge, Breast discharge and Vitreous detachment

1.28.2021 – 1week ago I was diagnosed with posterior vitreous detachment

1.30.2021 – Shoulder pain upon waking up that resolved in one hour

2.12.2021 – Have had two headaches over the last few days

3.10.2021 – Headache a few days and a little runny nose. Could be spring allergy symptoms.

4.28.2021 – Allergy season so runny nose and mild cough. My usual spring tree allergies.

1.27.2022 – Bloody discharge from right nipple. Has been evaluated and no medical concerns

4.27.2022 – Diagnosed with breast cancer Partial mastectomy

Ischemic stroke, Hot flush and Brain fog

1.27.2021 – Muscle aches, headaches, fatigue. Similar to the first 2 days following the vaccination but to a lesser degree. I had severe muscle aches, fever, fatigue, which completely incapacitated me, beginning 4 hours after the vaccination and lasting 2 days

2.10.2021 – Swollen lymph glands

2.11.2021 – Extreme hot flashes, shortness of breath

3.2.2021 – Dizziness. I had covid in September 2020 and am continuing with ongoing and intermittent sx

3.23.2021 – Intermittent shortness of breath and fatigue. I had covid and have intermittent recurring problems. I do not believe they have anything to do with the vaccination.

8.11.2021 – Intermittent Exhaustion Body aches Brain fog Congestion

12.21.2021 – Ischemic stroke 11/10/21

Procedural site reaction, Tongue disorder and Stress

2.6.2021 – Very slight tongue feeling thick

2.11.2021 – Headache probably seasonal allergies.

3.5.2021 – Foggy head

3.6.2021 – Foggy brain

3.8.2021 – Strange event; severe pain at site of surgery on top of foot yesterday and again today. Cant explain. Most likely a coincident and NOT related to vaccination but have never had such severe pain at that site ever.

3.10.2021 – I believe it is allergies starting time. Mold and grasses have "budded" so to speak

6.4.2021 – Not related but both of us are suffering intestinal problems. Gall bladder infection for husband and me-- stomach sensitivity. You asked but we realize just a coincident. Husband is going to have surgery in the next week or so.

9.2.2021 – Unexpected death of husband; much stress on my health but regarding Covid- okay.will want the booster if and when it comes out.

3.4.2022 – Think i got the omnicron. Was exposed by someonw who thinks Covid is a government hoax. She claimed she had a cold but 2 1/2 daysater, i was sick; ight fever, sweats and lethargic for about 2 days

Bile duct stone, Ear disorder and Sepsis

3.18.2021 – None

3.21.2021 – Joint pain at knuckle on same side as injection. Muscle soreness at injection today.

7.9.2021 – Gallstone in liver duct, sepsis, ears, upcoming surgery

10.25.2021 – I'm usually fatigued after dialysis

10.22.2022 – Muscle weakness, pain in right arm with numbness

11.29.2022 – No symptoms

12.20.2022 – Increased blood pressure was usually around 130/72 and all of a sudit's running around 170/80. I have an appointment wih cardiologist tomorrow.

12.27.2022 – Increased blood pressure

Menopause, Toothache and Pain in jaw

3.26.2021 – Tinnitus

3.27.2021 – Hot flashes, insomnia last night

4.24.2022 – Anxiety when falling asleep, probably related to menopause

4.25.2022 – I think the fatigue is due to menopause-related insomnia

5.2.2022 – Just caught some kind of mild stomach virus. Temp 101 at highest, joint pain, chills, nausea. Also sinus infection and ear pain. Home COVID test was negative.

7.18.2022 – Tooth pain and TMJ pain

10.17.2022 – Contracted COVID-19 in late July 2022. It was mostly mild in my sinuses, and I took Paxlovid.

Joint injury, Gait disturbance and Tremor

4.1.2021 – Slight sore shoulder

4.2.2021 – Slight soreness in shoulder where I got shot, almost all soreness is gone compared to yesterday

4.28.2021 – I had a mild headache all day and one hour after shot it was gone. Also within first 5 minutes after shot my whole arm and hand felt like it was tingling and I would shake to get blood flowing- nurse said I should be ok because I could feel my fingertips

5.26.2021 – My leg above outer right ankle hurts and is stiff/ feels swollen-I felt for a couple days but today it hurts and I walk with a limp. I will see my doctor if persists. About 2 weeks ago I rolled my ankle twice in one day so this may be why.

Obstructive airways disorder, Choking and Injection site discomfort

1.23.2021 – I fell asleep sitting up in a chair and woke up choking and had difficulty clearing my airway.

1.25.2021 – Evening the shot area will throb or ache. At night it throbs if I try to roll over and lay on the side with the injection.

1.26.2021 – Injection site still bothers me as I settle down for the evening. I also cant rollover onto that side without it waking me up.

1.27.2021 – Discomfort at the injection site when I turn and lay on that side while sleeping.

Mastication disorder, Pain in jaw and Upper-airway cough syndrome

3.25.2021 – Sore arm

3.26.2021 – Mild cold symptoms, such as sore throat, postnasal drip

3.27.2021 – Jaw hurts on right side, hard to chew

4.8.2021 – Diarrhea, muscle aches

5.9.2021 – Sore throat, mild dry coughing, only lasted a few days

5.14.2021 – I think I've had a mild cold, a bit of a sore throat and a mild dry cough and mild nose stuffiness.

7.23.2021 – Tickle in my throat leading to dry cough, mild, 2 days then went away.

10.22.2021 – A mild cold that includes a sore throat, phlegm and some coughing.

4.23.2022 – I had a really bad cold for a few weeks. Tested twice, negative for covid both times.

Tourette's disorder, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

6.7.2021 – Left pinky and ring finger have been nearly numb (almost asleep but not quite) since around 1 hour after the injection.

6.8.2021 – Tingling (almost asleep feeling) in my left pinky and ring finger. Started around 1 hour after injection and has persisted.

6.9.2021 – Numbness in fingers has declined, though it is still present.

9.5.2021 – Exacerbated tics (caused by TS (Tourette's)) in my chest, causing trouble breathing. Were minimally present prior to the first vaccine dose, soon after the second they became more frequent. Likely unrelated, but it fits the timeframe. Neurologist

Spondylitis, Muscle tightness and Neuralgia

3.30.2021 – Symptoms but definitely not as bad as the second day.

4.16.2021 – I have fibromyalgia and I started with worsening symptoms- muscle tension, muscle spasms and nerve pain. Im not sure if this is a side effect or not but i have not been this bad in a long time.

4.30.2021 – Brain fog

7.23.2021 – My fibromyalgia has grown increasingly more painful and ive started psyhical therapy again. Not sure if it is related.

10.23.2021 – Worsening fibromyalgia pain, back pain and arthritis found in my neck. Probably all preexisting.

12.8.2021 – Covid like symptoms but negitive covid test.

Eyelid pain, Abnormal dreams and Gastrointestinal disorder

3.16.2021 – 2nd shot on Thurs. Worked 4hrs on Fri. then had to head hone ached so bad my eyelids hurt, in bed. Only vague memory of painful, fatigued Saturday, dreamt crazily. Sunday better.

4.1.2021 – Rudiculously tired

4.8.2021 – Woke up at 2am because had i had sweat to the point i was soaking wet & a vicegrip headache that is still with me. When i got up up for work i was terribly nauseous & head-bobbing tired all day.

6.12.2021 – After 2 years of not, i am now having hot flashes and moods ... what the heck! Something new, feet swelling. Arent you sorry you asked! Making doctors appt on Monday. I dont feel worse then b4 the vaccine just different

9.10.2021 – Fatigued

3.11.2022 – Major head aches, fatigue & gut issues.

Joint stiffness, Bone pain and Asthenia

2.12.2021 – Painful joint and bone pain & inflammation starting in hands and feet... now has continue into shoulders, spine and jaw!! Never have had joint or bone pain in my life Lab draws etc for this pain

2.19.2021 – Extreme joint pain that has lasted 2 weeks! Hand feet, wrists all over

2.26.2021 – Joint pain and stiffness prolonged for last 4-5 weeks

7.23.2021 – Same symptoms since 1st vaccine. Hand and feet joint pain that is crippling. Been to the doctors multiple times. Very strong RA symptoms when Ive never had joint pain in my life!

Urinary tract infection and Influenza

10.25.2021 – No

10.26.2021 – I contribute any ache and pain I have experienced to 76 years I have behind me. No problems with COVID or injections. Thanks for providing my family with the vaccine.

10.29.2021 – None

11.22.2021 – Urinary track infection. Taking anabiotic's now. Family doctor.

4.25.2022 – The only discomforts I experience is due to 77 years of being a type A person that has difficulty changing my lifestyle. Never buy this mind over matter, it's not true.

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome, Arrhythmia and Tachycardia

4.9.2021 – Stiff neck and numbness and tingling down the arm with the injection.

4.11.2021 – Muscles around the shoulder blade and neck on the side of the injection arm

4.12.2021 – A little continued tingling in the last two fingers of the injection arm.

6.6.2021 – A little shortness of breath

11.8.2021 – I went to a cardiologist for pain and tachycardia. They did an EKG and Holter and found some inappropriate rhythms. The cardiologist didn't find anything structural and thinks that I have systemic inflammation from the vaccination. Not serious.

Hypoxia, Eyelid rash and Gastrointestinal viral infection

12.31.2020 – Last night temp 100.1, severe fatigue, body aches and chills lasting only 3-4 hours

1.3.2021 – Rash- unlikely related- around eye with mild conjunctivitis and under breast

1.4.2021 – Rash worsening, face, under breast and around eye.

1.12.2021 – Worsening rash on the face and under breast on same side as vaccine

1.19.2021 – Headaches Omt

1.27.2021 – Confusion, shortness of breath, feeling of impending doom

1.28.2021 – Axillary and cervical lymphadenopathy, dizziness

2.16.2021 – I have again developed a Rash on my face and eye plus conjunctivitis on the same side as my vaccine. Again about 2 weeks after the vaccine.

7.27.2021 – Pregnancy symptoms only

10.27.2021 – Significant tender lymph node swelling in the neck and axillary- golf ball to clementine sized

10.28.2021 – Severe lymphadenopathy leading to hand numbness Omt

10.30.2021 – Lymphadenopathy causing left hand numbness- improving

10.31.2021 – I think these are u related to the shot

11.9.2021 – Caught a cold. Congestion, cough, fatigue headache. Covid negative

12.6.2021 – Headaches

1.24.2022 – Covid symptoms positive dx

4.25.2022 – Delivered my baby. Severe respiratory symptoms after delivery for 4 Hours- hypoxia required 8 units oxygen and sob and impending doom sensation. Cta and labs normals. Started resolving at 3 hours. Off oxygen at 4. Believed to be due to covid During delivery only

9.23.2022 – Severe axillary and cervical adenopathy causing neuralgias

10.11.2022 – Fever, headache, body aches, chills

10.20.2022 – Sore throat, cough, congestion, headache

10.25.2022 – Cough, sore throat

Viral infection, Anosmia and Ageusia

12.31.2020 – Runny nose

1.23.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing, and congestion

1.24.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose, congestion

10.6.2021 – For a brief period I had lymph node discomfort. It did not last and only occurred when palpated

10.14.2021 – Chest pain, sore throat, congestion, fatigue

10.28.2021 – Loss of sense of taste and smell, runny nose, congestion, increase of sneezing

11.3.2021 – Lose of sense of taste and smell

3.30.2022 – Sick for a week, virus. Not COVID, tested 4 times. Fever 4 days, sneezing, coughing, runny nose, fatigue

10.9.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes

Abdominal mass, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased and Neck mass

1.25.2021 – I found a large, visible lump in my neck. Im getting a thyroid panel done today & will follow up with endo. Its probably unrelated, Ive been having hypothyroid symptoms for years with a TSH at the high end of normal. Blood work. Medical follow up TBD based on results.

2.1.2021 – Its probably not vaccine related. Increased TSH. Visible mass, likely thyroid related. In-office visit scheduled for 2/3/21.

2.9.2021 – Swollen joints, mainly fingers and toes. Resolved in about 10 hours.

Vascular rupture, Vasculitis and Vascular pain

2.22.2021 – Insomnia for 3 days.

2.28.2021 – Bruising on hands and leg, pinpoint bruising on belly, some bleeding

2.22.2022 – Tongue pain and face numbness

2.26.2022 – The blood vessel next to my right eye and across my temple is breaking. Extremely painful

2.27.2022 – Blood vessels on skull breaking and hurting. Near my eye Urgent care

3.1.2022 – Possibly temporal arteritis or similar issue. See vascular surgeon tomorrow Rheumatologist. Vascular surgeon tomorrow

3.8.2022 – Worsening blurry vision. Having temporal artery biopsy done today. Biopsy at hospital.

3.22.2022 – Diagnosed as trigeminal neuralgia. Having severe gallbladder attack now. Probably from the prednisone Biopsy of temporal artery

8.25.2022 – Severe joint swelling and new onset rheumatoid arthritis. Probably from Covid I'm November, but a major flare after full dose booster. Also vasculitis. The vaccine definitely triggered worsening symptoms of autoimmune conditions.