Their Stories

Muscular weakness, Night sweats and Anosmia

4.13.2021 – I feel just a tiny bit tired but I also didnt sleep well last night so it could be that.

8.10.2021 – Fatigue, diarrhea, headache

11.13.2021 – Shot arm's hand and wrist slightly numb/weak

2.11.2022 – Fatigue, diarrhea, aches

12.18.2022 – Covidsore throat, fatigue, diarrhea, loss of smell and taste. Lasted three or so weeks and still experiencing awful headaches and severe chest pain (continuing and frequent) Two appointments with primary care re chest pains and headaches

Oral herpes zoster, Pharyngeal ulceration and Noninfective gingivitis

1.15.2021 – Tingling in fingertips and toes on the left side (infection side) of my body.

3.10.2021 – Slight headaches for about a week. Not bad but not a normal occurence for me.

1.17.2022 – A little fuzzy in the head and a slight headache for the past two days.

1.24.2022 – Came down with Oral Shingles. Sores all over one side of the roof of my mouth, gums and throat. Very localized on the left side of my mouth and throat. With that came sharp headaches, sore jaw, and ear pain on the effected side.

Lethargy, Vertigo and Chest pain

3.22.2021 – Shooting pains at the site injection , some itchiness on my lower abdomen

3.24.2021 – Soreness under the arm I got my shot on. Soreness under arm near chest on right side

3.25.2021 – Dizziness , forgot to report that on the other days as well

3.26.2021 – Dizziness

3.27.2021 – Still a little dizziness, light vertigo

3.28.2021 – Slight dizziness

4.12.2021 – Soreness in my arm that I had a shot. I have been very tired . That could be from other factors

4.19.2021 – Very lethargic , doesnt seem to be related with previous dxs

Tooth infection, Nephrolithiasis and Urinary tract infection

2.14.2021 – About an hour after shot I had a metallic taste in my mouth. It went away and this morning after breakfast it happened again. Lasted about 25 minutes.

3.13.2021 – Right after the shot I got very dizzy and felt like I might pass out. It scared me . They took my blood pressure and it was high. The doc released me when it started dropping. I feel much better now slight headache ach and tired. I also got that metallic taste in my mouth for a short time.

10.27.2021 – Tooth ache?left side and ear ache right side. Could be sinus infection which I get every year about this time,

10.28.2021 – I went to dentist and have a tooth infection. They started me on penicillin for a week and I have to go Monday to get root canal re done.

11.5.2021 – Back pain, kidney stone

11.19.2021 – UTI Doctors office

12.3.2021 – Uti

4.15.2022 – I had a mama gram 2 days after booster and I have to go back as they found swollen node on left side the sams as shot, I go for a so a gram on May 9

4.20.2022 – Swollen lymph on side I got shor Going for sona gram May 9

Sensitive skin, Tenderness and Swelling

3.11.2021 – The pain and itching at the injection site are difficult. I have to leave my arm bare as I can stand to have anything touch it.

3.12.2021 – Feeling better today. Injection area is tender to the touch but not nearly as ultra sensitive as it has been all week.

10.9.2022 – Not today but had chills, fatigue and was achy yesterday

10.10.2022 – My arm at injection site is very tender and I can't tolerate clothing on the arm.

10.11.2022 – The COVID arm is itch and prickly. The area isn't quite as red but I think it's larger.

10.12.2022 – The swelling and redness and itchy has subsided quite a bit but it still bothers me with same.

Crepitations, Oral mucosal erythema and Bone disorder

3.31.2021 – Numbness in face

4.1.2021 – Got blisters in my mouth after injection and had elevated blood pressure last night

4.2.2021 – Elevated blood pressure

4.4.2021 – Felt very weak and nauseated this morning

4.5.2021 – Sore throat and coughing

4.6.2021 – Bloated and very nauseated

4.7.2021 – Constant drainage sinus

4.14.2021 – Coughing, congestion, face tingling, fatigue

4.30.2021 – Redness in mouth

5.1.2021 – Last night red mouth and painful and incredibly thirsty..

5.2.2021 – Sore mouth and red inside. Lower back pain

5.3.2021 – Arm at shot is very bruised. Sore mouth is starting to feel better. Past two nights havent been able to sleep

5.4.2021 – Sore mouth neck pain

5.5.2021 – Mouth is still sore

5.7.2021 – Had chest pain when walking yesterday

5.14.2021 – Extreme pain in shoulder where shot was given and chest pains on and off

5.21.2021 – Bone cracking and popping. Dizzy when lying down

5.28.2021 – Severe pain in armvand shoulder Primary doctor

6.11.2021 – Cough and congestion

7.31.2021 – Pain in joints

10.29.2021 – Severe joint pain. Stiff joints

Myalgia

12.28.2020 – My muscle pain is due to over-lifting and I am going to the doctor tomorrow - this is not related to the injection Again, this is NOT related to the injection. I over-lifted

1.11.2021 – The muscle aches and pain started a week before my first dose related to over-lifting and had nothing to do with Covid. Again, this doctor visit had nothing to do with Covid - I over-lifted

1.13.2021 – The muscle/body aches are not related to the vaccine Again, this is NOT related to to the vaccine - I over-lifted

1.14.2021 – Same as yesterday, this is not related to the vaccine

1.16.2021 – This is not related to the vaccine - I over- lifted prior to vaccine and am now in physical therapy

1.20.2021 – These aches and pains are due to over lifting prior to vaccine- not related

Heart rate increased, Insomnia and Chills

2.24.2021 – Could not sleep the whole night

10.30.2021 – Had a very bad night with 101 fever and terrible chills but worked up feeling much better

1.27.2022 – Had a cold with headache and a sore throat for a few days.After 3 days I did the Abbot antigen self yes and it was negative . I got better in the next few days

4.22.2022 – very high pulse

5.12.2022 – I have a Bad cold , sore throat and congestion. Got is from my husband who is better now.

10.26.2022 – Got my flu vaccine today - I am fine!

11.30.2022 – I have a cold, sore throat and headache last 2 days. I have negative Covid tests.

Abnormal sensation in eye, Injection site inflammation and Aphasia

1.9.2021 – I'm fine but the injection site is pretty sore and there's a large, hard lump. 1 1/“x1” approximately

1.22.2021 – Large inflamed, hard, red spot at injection site. Only slightly tender.

2.6.2021 – A muscle in the front of my lower left leg is spasming horribly to the point I can hardly walk.

2.8.2021 – Mild Confusion, struggle finding correct words periodically. Main more intense problem today is with my eyes. Blurry vision, both near and far, with and without glasses on. I have 20/15 vision and wear glasses to correct astigmatism and for reading. Right eye feels strange. Ive called my optometrist who is monitoring the situation.

2.9.2021 – Yesterday my eyesight was blurry all day, with and without my glasses on. Better today. I called my ophthalmologist. He recommended monitoring it for a day or two and was going to have me come in if it wasnt better.

5.9.2021 – Vision problems off and on since 3 days after second vaccination.

8.6.2021 – Still having issues with eyes. Often blurry with and without my glasses. Started after second dose of Moderna. I called theologies and he monitored it over a few days. I never did go in and am considering scheduling an appointment.

3.4.2022 – Some sort of head cold, headache, nasal congestion, cough, fatigue. 3 rapid tests and one PCR from local hospital were all negative for Covid.

9.3.2022 – I got Covid in April, 2022. Did antivirals and doing fine now.

Lung disorder, Sleep disorder and Dyspnea

1.29.2021 – Got very little sleep overnight due to me attempting to lie on side where vaccine was administered, despite taking Tylenol and Advil

5.24.2021 – Have been closely monitoring my breathing, my lungs are not as efficient as they were pre-COVID, I become breathless after exertion a lot earlier

2.22.2022 – Over a long period I have noticed my lungs are not as efficient as they used to be pre-Covid with a low level of exertion

9.30.2022 – Had Bivariant booster

International normalized ratio decreased, International normalized ratio increased and Myalgia

3.3.2021 – No

4.5.2021 – I keep my INR in the 2-3 range, Friday it tested 3.2......very thin.

4.7.2021 – Felt much better on Monday the 5th, some tiredness and muscle pain. Appointment 7AM tomorrow after fasting tonight for blood tests and exam.

7.1.2021 – My blood INR continues to be MUCH thinner, over 3.0 since taking the 2nd injection.....my blood INR is checked every 2 weeks as prescribed by my Primary MD.I previously reported this condition without an acknowledgement from CDC.....please advise.

10.2.2021 – Sore throat, cough and headache

Gingivitis, Stomatitis and Oral herpes

1.26.2021 – Unexplained onset of acute herpetic ulcerative gingivitis and stomatitis. Ive never had cold sore or HSV in past. I had Covid in 4/20 and concerned this along with vaccine initiated an unforeseen immune response. No risk factors or underlying caus

1.27.2021 – Still concerned of adverse inflammatory/immune response from vaccine causing acute onset of viral gingivitis stomatitis but maybe its unrelated. Keep me in mind if you start to get other complaints

Immunoglobulins decreased, Respiratory tract infection and Pneumonia

1.29.2021 – Respiratory infection and a persistent cough.

3.5.2021 – I do not believe it is related to the COVID vaccine. I have pneumonia, an infection in my lungs. I had a bronchoscope yesterday, March 4. I am waiting for the test results. Doctor appointment

3.12.2021 – Being treated for Pneumonia. Not related to the COVID vaccine. Treated by a doctor.

3.19.2021 – Pneumonia is slowly going away.

5.7.2021 – I have been diagnosed with EGPA (Churg-Straus Syndrome) 4 days of hospitalization

2.5.2022 – Low immunoglobulin levels

Cardiovascular symptom, Angina pectoris and Contusion

12.17.2020 – Normal local vaccine soreness. Feels like post work out soreness.

12.18.2020 – Localized muscle soreness. Nothing out of the ordinary

1.14.2021 – Muscle cramps

1.18.2021 – Easily bruised bilateral hands

2.12.2021 – Still occ headache

10.4.2021 – No side effects at all with 3rd shit

10.18.2021 – Since being vaccinated, my heart feels like it's created a bruising in my chest wall. Uncertain of truly related or not.

11.8.2021 – Heart feels swollen and beating against chest wall, similar to pleuritic lung pain but where heart is only. Motrin suggested

Scintillating scotoma, Hip arthroplasty and Mouth ulceration

2.11.2021 – Slight dizziness

2.12.2021 – Mild dizziness

2.14.2021 – Had scintillating scotoma x 5 minutes duration on 2-5-2921, two weeks after the first dose. Never experienced this before very scary at first. Called eye doctor who saw me 3 to 3-/2 hours later abd did complete evaluation and explained the diagnosis.

2.16.2021 – I want to say that I actually felt pain in BOTH upper arms after the injection, not now (pretty well healed). I didnt report it because I didnt think it was significant, but I actually had to think about where I got the shot because both were hurting. Someone else I knew who got the vaccine said she experienced this same thing.

2.18.2021 – Ulcer in mouth the one on inside of lower lip healed. Now have one on hard palate area behind upper central incisors

2.25.2021 – More canker sores in mouth that quickly resolved.

3.4.2021 – Excessive dry mouth and throat nothing productive

5.13.2021 – Feeling like I cant breathe out of left nostril. Sone minimal clear watery to mucoid discharge from L nare.

8.14.2021 – Almost constant minor clear drainage from nose, mostly L nare.

2.13.2022 – Had dose#3 on 2-10-22.Next day had fever over 100, extreme fatigue, sore arm, increased cardiac palpitations and body aches all over. Resolved by last night (2-12-22). However, still have sore arm. Had + covid test on 1-3-22 & 1-9-22. Neg on 1-18

8.11.2022 – Generalized fatigue. I also had low pulse rate (below 60) and otherEKG abnormalities. The nurse practitioner who saw me sent me to the cardiologist's office. When he saw me (Feb 2022), he recommended an echo stress test scheduled on 6/22/22 And cardiologist at recommendation of the NP in Urgent Care

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Mobility decreased and Bronchitis

4.14.2021 – Feels like im really exhausted more... im 68 and always outside doing something or taking my Beagle for runs... i get plenty of exercise and not out of shape.. Also my joints bother me where they did not as much before vaccine...

5.4.2021 – Pain in my rib cage on both sides. I have not fallen or been hit... have considered seeing a doctor since its hard to bend over along with a painful headache in the morning. I can only contribute to vaccine..

5.10.2021 – Got bronchitis and had to go to doctor... do not smoke or drink.. Always healthy and active.Still dealing with it

9.30.2021 – Seems i have a cough i didnt have before. Retired so i will deal with it. Will get booster when approved. Maderna is the one i had

Injection site bruising, Sneezing and Injection site pain

1.16.2021 – The only evidence of a shot is a mug-sized black and blue mark. My husband, who received his vaccine at the same time has no bruise and no symptoms.

2.11.2021 – Slight soreness injection site muscle

5.4.2022 – Good like cold, but tested positive for Covid v

5.16.2022 – I had Covid about 12 days ago. No fever, just sneezing a slightly achy. I went on Paxlovid. Felt great 5 days post 1st symptoms. Tested negative & felt great for 6/7 days, then symptoms returned. Testing positive. Paxlovid Covid rebound?

5.23.2022 – Constant coughing

Food allergy, Throat irritation and Dyspnea

4.11.2021 – Slight difficulty breathing and discomfort in lungs.Slight Common cold symptoms like runny nose and cough.

4.19.2021 – Throat irritation, cough and headaches. Assuming they are due to weather change from hot to cold and allergies.

4.25.2021 – Slight cough

5.4.2021 – Dry cough and fatigue

5.12.2021 – Mild aches in both arms. Slight cough.

5.19.2021 – Cough and fatigue

7.22.2021 – Random brief allergic reactions after eating food. But could isolate to specific food type. I did not have these before COVID.Taking Zyrtec helps.

Uterine pain, Painful respiration and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

4.7.2021 – Menstrual like symptoms

4.14.2021 – Pain in uterus, legs, hip joints. Not much improvement. NSAIDs only a little helpful. Very painful and I have a high tolerance for pain.

4.21.2021 – Worsening/staying the same abdominal pain. Doc thinks the shot may have exacerbated ovarian cysts which is causing all the extra pain. Was turned away from receiving second shot today and told I might should only get one if no improvement soon

4.28.2021 – Chest and rib pain. Hurts to breathe. Been on nsaids and about to have to get steroids for the ongoing pain. Was advised not to get second shot

5.7.2021 – Shortness of breath, pain breathing, abdominal pain that interferes with daily activities

5.31.2021 – Dizzy, headache, nausea, less appetite

6.7.2021 – Loss of appetite, dizzy/faint

Muscle strain, Sciatica and Dry mouth

4.1.2021 – Ongoing nerve sciatica since early December; high level of pain; awaiting surgery. Fourth epidural was two days prior to first vaccine. Started gabapentin yesterday.

4.2.2021 – Again major sciatic pain but nothing I relate to the vaccine.

4.3.2021 – Sciatica

4.5.2021 – Drier mouth but also started 900mg of gabapentin per day.

4.8.2021 – Stopped gabapentin; started methylprednisolone pac

10.5.2021 – Unrelated Lower back pain. Took 600mg IBUPROFEN yesterday evening.

10.6.2021 – Lower back pain from strained back. Arm soreness from injection site improving; some muscle pain extended into pecs. I did not have this during the first or second dose.

10.11.2021 – Lower back pain that started prior to booster.

Hypertension, Dyspnea and Nausea

3.26.2021 – Just a little sore where I got the shot.

4.15.2021 – Mile pain in the back of my thigh and a little nausea.

4.17.2021 – I feel better today. I haven't had a headache or nausea in the stomach or anything today. I thank God I feel better.

7.14.2021 – I went to my doctor for my 4 months check up and I told her I was having shortness of breath and my blood pressure was staying high she send me to ER for them to run tests on me. Every thing came out normal. Now she is sending to my heart doctor.

Atrial fibrillation, Swelling and Hot flush

1.14.2021 – This is filled out 9 days post vaccination. I had a headache ,neck ache and swollen throat glands 2 days post vaccination. I did miss 1 day of work.

1.19.2021 – I awoke in a fib yesterday and today. I have a feeling of fullness in my neck.

2.7.2021 – Just had 90 minutes of a fib, very fast rate

2.16.2021 – Nausea, abdominal pain, low back pain, fatigue.

3.9.2021 – A fib

5.4.2021 – I am having hot flashes again. I haven't had them for 2 years, but they have started back up.

Hyposmia, Parosmia and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

2.23.2021 – I had Covid 8 wks ago so still have lack of appetite & minimal smell

2.24.2021 – Sinus drainage

3.8.2021 – Frequent intermittent headaches almost dailyThey come & go like sinus pressure on both sides of my head with no sinus sxs or related to hydration or food intake

3.15.2021 – I continue to have serial headaches that may skip a day but then come back lasting most of the day. I have not had relief with antihistamines or ibuprofen & I am not a person who has had a headache history I do plan to check in with my PCP

3.20.2021 – No

4.17.2021 – I continue to have minimal sense of smellAbility to taste is almost normal now

Exercise tolerance decreased, Joint swelling and Arthralgia

3.26.2021 – Left knee pain ocurred at end of last week n has persisted. Using uce n knee compression sleeve have taken ibuprofen a bit. Was swollen subsiding a bit since compression sleeve.Typically do 30 minutes on treadmill stopped doing since the knee pain.

6.12.2021 – Left knee swollen and some pain, similar to what experianced during second vaccination. It took some time to feel near normal than recently it reoccured.

Spinal fracture, Joint noise and Mobility decreased

1.7.2022 – Body and joint pain. Difficulty in moving. Headache. Cracking joints and swelling.

1.15.2022 – Body pain. Worst in hips, ankles and wrists. Also in chest.

6.2.2022 – I broke my back.

12.2.2022 – I am on the end of my second run with COVID in a month. Fatigue, Nausea, Fever, severe aches. First run I took Paxlovid which was an awful tasting medicine that leaves metal mouth. It's been a difficult month and I'm scared of testing positive again

Viral infection, Sleep disorder and Feeling cold

4.20.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth right after injection

4.24.2021 – Last night I had full body itching. Im not sure if it was related to vaccine or just seasonal allergies

4.26.2021 – Disrupted sleep since shot

4.27.2021 – Disrupted sleep

5.11.2021 – within seconds of my injection I had a metallic taste in my mouth and also a cold feeling in my crotch. it was similar feeling as having a contrast injection for a CT scan. I had both of these reactions after my first shot as well.

11.22.2022 – Caught a bug. (Been testing for Covid but all negative.)

Dementia, Weight decreased and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

12.31.2020 – Pain injection site only

1.1.2021 – I have joint muscle pain from arthritis

1.27.2021 – Took motrin to prevent symptoms

7.27.2021 – Fatigue, tired all the time,worse muscle and joint pain. I have lost weight almostc 15 lbs. Im thinking of getting retested for covid.

11.1.2021 – Worse pain.hard to d d0 regular household work Csplllli

12.18.2021 – Fatigue, depression,muscles aches and pain

3.21.2022 – Body aches and pain , insomnia ,depression. My dr gave me am adfitipnal anti depressant to take Phone Visit with my primary phyxiciznrymary

9.18.2022 – Dementia

Pigmentation disorder, Amenorrhea and Night sweats

1.22.2021 – Anxiety

1.23.2021 – Would randomly sweat yesterday and the day before but I never got a form two days ago to post it. Woke up drenched but no fever. Just drenched that one night and the next day was random chest and core sweating and Im not a sweating person.

1.24.2021 – Armpit and wrist on the side I got my shot hurt

1.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side I got the shot.

1.26.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection. Day 4

2.9.2021 – Muscles just feel sore in my neck shoulder area. Lymph nodes on side of injection still present but not painful unless messed with or aggravated. I am having second thoughts on getting the second vaccine if this is how the first vaccine is still.

4.20.2021 – White spots on throat. Doctor said not covid or strep. Swollen lymph nodes in neck

4.20.2021 – Sore throat with white spots

10.12.2021 – No period. Cramping

Injection site reaction, Blood pressure increased and Musculoskeletal stiffness

4.17.2021 – Very stiff where shot was given. Moderate pain when moving arm at all

4.18.2021 – Stiffness in the arm the shot went into. Moderate pain when moving arm in any direction.

5.21.2021 – Dizzy

5.25.2021 – Area of shot a little bit sore

8.20.2021 – My blood pressure has been higher than normal. I'm 40 yrs. old & have ALWAYS had normal blood pressure. I understand it could possibly be other factors, but there's been no change in any life choices or increased stress levels. Quite the opposite.

Injection site discomfort, Bronchitis and Injection site bruising

2.6.2021 – Fingers tingling on same side I got my shot about an hour later. Went away after a couple of hours.

2.7.2021 – Just the area of the shot ached this morning. Gone after a couple of hours.

3.1.2021 – Injection site feels bruised but no skin discoloring

10.1.2021 – Injection site feels bruised. However I got flu shot at the same time so I can't be sure if I am feeling bad because of covid or flu vaccine

3.31.2022 – Breathing difficulties turned out to be bronchitis. PCR test done as a precaution even though I was sure I had no exposure. Result negative. Drive up consultation