Their Stories

Muscle strain, Feeling cold and Muscular weakness

4.8.2021 – Last night I couldn't get warm (wouldn't call it chills) and this morning I had loose stools but wouldn't call it diarrhea

6.4.2021 – I feel like I pulled a muscle in my shoulder/neck Of the same arm I received my last shot in. I didnt think anything of it until receiving this notice to do my weekly check in and wondered if weirdly it might be connected

11.18.2022 – Leg and ankle weakness, felt like my leg or ankle was going to give out on me

Hypersomnia, Abdominal pain upper and Lymphadenopathy

3.12.2021 – Swollen lymph node on collar bone, runny nose and slight sore throat

3.14.2021 – Lymph-node is bigger. 2 days ago it was a pea. Now it is a small grape size.

3.15.2021 – Sleeping heavily since shot

3.16.2021 – Swollen lymph node still size of small grape

3.17.2021 – Lymph node still a small grape size

3.31.2021 – Still have swollen lymph node from 1st vaccine

4.2.2021 – Aches were early mort

4.3.2021 – (Shot side)Left Clavicle lymph node still swollen

4.4.2021 – Swollen lymph node on left clavicle still

4.5.2021 – Still swollen clavicle lymph node

4.6.2021 – Still swollen lymph node

4.7.2021 – Swollen clavicle lymph node

10.1.2021 – LUQ Abdominal pain

Jaw clicking, Trismus and Musculoskeletal discomfort

3.5.2021 – Runny and stuffy nose

3.6.2021 – Running right eye. Running/stuff nose

3.25.2021 – My left hand feels funny and it hurts when I try use it

4.1.2021 – My left wrist hurts when I try to pick up things

6.5.2021 – My left jaw cracks when opened to wide. It goes out place and iI have to move it to put back in place. I will be seeing a dentist about this to see if anything ca be done.

9.2.2021 – The left side of my jaw cracks when opening wide . When eating my left side only opens so much to get the food in

Tension headache, Asthenia and Sneezing

4.5.2021 – General malaise and tiredness, very low grade headache - hesitant to attribute to vaccine though as pollen count has been really high here (though I do take Zyrtec for seasonal allergies).

4.17.2021 – Sneezing and mild congestion, but could be allergies? I think the pollen count is high in my area (07960)

4.18.2021 – Yesterday evening (between yesterday's check-in and this one) I felt feverish and super super fatigued, also congested - temp around 99.2 so not really a fever but felt really run doan and no energy. Fine upon waking today though (4/18 Sun.)

Cartilage operation, Finger deformity and Arthroscopy

4.6.2021 – Saturday had gallbladder problems pain and vomiting with surgery Easter Monday. All problems related to need to remove gallbladder. Removal of gallbladder

4.15.2021 – April 5 I had a cholecystectomy. I'm tired. April 5 I had my gallbladder removed.

9.25.2021 – I had a cholecystectomy Easter Monday. I'm scheduled for a umbilical hernia repair this Wed. Night of my booster shot I woke with chills, very cold & stacked blankets on, returned to sleep & was fine.

5.13.2022 – Dx Lt ductal carcinoma. Appointment with the oncologist Monday. Oncologist visit Monday

8.14.2022 – Completed first week of radiation for lt breast cancer. Pain & swelling of right knee. MRI shows complex medial horizontal & vertical tear of meniscus, popliteus partial tear, MCL sprain, changes of osteoarthritis of my knee with effusion. Ortho app Rheumatologist visit for knee.

11.11.2022 – Last radiation treatment for lt breast cancer completed September 15, 2022. Orthoscopic right knee surgery for torn cartilage Tuesday Sept 27. Sept 28 evening, I had abd cramps, loss of appetite, fatigue for about 5 days. Doing good now.

Middle insomnia, Dehydration and Rash

2.2.2021 – Lower back pain and fatigue

2.22.2021 – dizzy

2.23.2021 – Slight dehydration

3.15.2021 – My thigh legs get really tired quicker and I have to take aspirins or Tylenol. It keeps me up at night until the painkiller takes place then I fall asleep hello

5.24.2021 – My thyroid maintenance medication Started to make me sick and I ended up in ER and they had to stop thyroid medication. Im not on I have not gotten back on it yet

9.30.2022 – Back pain

10.14.2022 – When I receive my Covid shot I also got my shingles second vaccination. So I have a rash on the arm that I received both vaccinations and it just doesn't seem to go away to lotta little bumps that looks like shingles reaction so yes I'm not happy

10.28.2022 – Dizziness and chills

Impaired healing, Photopsia and Ocular discomfort

1.22.2021 – No

2.2.2021 – 3 degrees fever, chills, body aches, severe headache

3.9.2021 – Fatigue, out of breath

3.25.2021 – Flashing lights in my right eye. Sore breast. Ophthalmologist. Gynecologist

5.11.2021 – Eye pressure increased. 27 and 22.Dull headaches like a caffeine headache. Not migraine MD visits

8.10.2021 – I want to sleep all the time. I am sleeping 12 hours each night. I do not want to get up but when I do I feel sleepy all day. I used to sleep nine hour nights about a year ago. When I waked up I felt good.

10.4.2021 – Higher blood sugar

10.5.2021 – It took 10 days before I reacted to the second shot.

10.6.2021 – My blood sugar is running 15 points higher than usual (119 today)

10.7.2021 – My blood sugar is still about 15 points higher than my normal

10.8.2021 – Blood sugar is running high. About 119

10.15.2021 – I have a swelling on the right side of my neck under the ear. My Endochronologist advised me to see an ENT. He said the right side of my neck was noticeably hotter than the left side. I have an appointment with an ENT in November.

11.13.2021 – A very stiff neck. It became painful turn it right or left. Physical therapy. I have had three sessions and will need 10-15 more.

12.31.2021 – Runny nose, cough, fatigue. Exposure to husband who rapid tested positive last Monday. He has had 101+ fever since December 20. I tested negative but have symptoms. Doctor's office rapid Covid and flu tests

Bone pain, Contusion and Tenderness

4.14.2021 – Light colored bruise at injection site. Only area of mild soreness.

5.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm pit area

5.7.2021 – Swelling in left armpit and on left side of neck. Left side of collarbone feels bruised. Injection was in left side.

5.8.2021 – Tenderness sore in left armpit and left side of collarbone area.

5.9.2021 – Mild swelling in left armpit and on left side of neck. Collarbone on left side feels bruised to touch.

5.10.2021 – Some swelling puffiness under right arm pit and on left side of neck was with no pain. Left side of collarbone feels bruised to touch.

5.11.2021 – Still some swelling in left armpit. No pain. Left side of collarbone still feels bruised to the touch.

9.25.2022 – High blood pressure

Hypersomnia, Atrial fibrillation and Arthralgia

2.18.2021 – Joint pain just in the knuckles of my right hand. I blamed the tiredness on a full meal after the immunization though.

2.23.2021 – I think its just old age.

3.20.2021 – 60 degrees and sunny and I just want to nap.

3.22.2021 – I just couldnt get up this morning. Slept extra 3 hours.

3.24.2021 – Needed naps this afternoon

3.25.2021 – I was talking to an individual about my fatigue and she said that was found to be common in people with an autoimmune disease. I have mild rheumatoid arthritis. Maybe???

6.17.2021 – I have been through testing fkr my heart (Afluctucuation) and an ablation and am in and out of Afib now. Had been experiencing symptoms (my spelling is terrible today) before Clvid shots. Ablation

10.27.2022 – COVID positive. Sore throat, headache, deep full bodied cough. Very tired.

Raynaud's phenomenon, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Eye swelling

3.26.2021 – Intermittent rapid heart rate and it activated my Raynaud's Syndrome in my right hand index and middle fingers. I am currently on Metoprolol and haven't had a flare up for this until vaccination. I have Lupus.

3.28.2021 – Other symptoms are, I believe, associated with my lupus response to the vaccine, attacking both my arm and shoulder muscles. Early last evening my whole body itched and skin reddened but left no rash today. A slight headache came with it. Both are gone today. The 2nd day, I slept 13hrs and last night I slept 11hrs. I normally awake every 2hrs and rarely sleep more than 4hrs so this fatigue is def associated with vaccine.

4.22.2021 – Left hand ring and baby fingers stiff. Palm of hand by wrist tingling and sore

4.23.2021 – My eyes have been swollen, red and irritated since injection with itching all over body. Left palm and 2 fingers still stiff stiff and itchy.

4.24.2021 – Hot sweats without fever last 2 days

4.27.2021 – Lower back pain and sciatica unassociated with vaccine

7.20.2021 – The oddest thing, I woke up yesterday jokingly thinking that someone gave me a shot during the night. My vaccination site is slightly swollen and is tender just like it did after my 2nd shot. Is this stuff time release? It hurts to lift my arm.

Colorectal neoplasm, Ligament sprain and Neck pain

3.5.2021 – Congestion and cough

4.13.2021 – Neck pain and I was diagnosed with cervical sprain but there appears to be no reason for it. I have also developed back pain.

4.22.2021 – Sprained cervical (neck) seemingly field no reason

5.4.2021 – Joint aches and pains in neck and knees not experienced before

9.21.2021 – Coughing

5.4.2022 – Positive test just came back on cologuard. Colonoscopy is scheduled for June 15

5.13.2022 – It may not be related, but I received a positive Cologuard test. I am now scheduled for a colonoscopy in June.

5.18.2022 – Cologuard test was positive I have a colonoscopy scheduled for June 15

Lip pruritus, Multiple sclerosis and Infection

4.15.2021 – Tingling face

4.17.2021 – I have MS and today i have weakness in my leg and need assistance of cane. Normal for me when my body is fighting infection/cold etc

4.29.2021 – A little vertigo and a lot more foot drop and balance issues. I have MS and my MS symptoms seem to have gotten exasperated. It's like when I am sick with a virus/flu or flare up. I am tired and headache.

5.6.2021 – Itchy lips, face and head. Nothing swelled.

8.5.2021 – Side effects from Ocrevus infusion

Respiratory disorder, Dysgeusia and Musculoskeletal stiffness

1.9.2021 – My back chronic low back pain is worse today. I can tell I've got an inflammatory reaction going on.

1.29.2021 – Headache

2.5.2021 – Only took my temp once when filling this out

2.6.2021 – Loss of appetite

2.7.2021 – I've had an earache and "charlie horse" on the right side of my neck since yesterday morning

2.9.2021 – Still have a stiff neck

5.9.2021 – After my second shot, I did experience a loss of appetite for about 2 weeks. My sense of taste was affected, everything tasted bad beginning the day after the shot. I had oral surgery 1 wk after my shot, was on antibiotics. Not sure I reported?

2.4.2022 – End of Jan 2022 i had an upper respiratory illness and tested neg to covid. It lasted 2 weeks

Dizziness exertional, Dyskinesia and Anaphylactic reaction

3.26.2021 – Tingly lips and hands. Feel inflamed all over. Pain from shot radiates to shoulder neck upper back and down left side rib cage

3.27.2021 – Get dizzy if I turn my head too fast or if I stand up quickly.

3.28.2021 – Uncontrolled muscle movements occasionally, out of energy quickly, balance a little off

9.23.2021 – Had anaphylactic reaction to first vaccine. For the next 4 days I experience cognitive issues, uncontrolled muscle jerks, extreme tiredness, awful headache. I still have the tiredness and have been advised not to get another vaccine by my doctors.

Abdominal pain lower, Abdominal distension and Flatulence

2.10.2021 – I have felt a little GI distress since yesterday, but it could be unrelated to the vaccine.

12.1.2021 – Runny nose, cough, some sneezing, being tired, slight headache.

5.11.2022 – Dull pain in lower left abdomen.

9.5.2022 – Indigestion, bloating, gas for several days, then gone and then back again; but I believe it is probably unrelated to the Covid vaccination. Doctor's visits

12.10.2022 – Sore throat, slight upper respiratory cough, runny nose, sneezing, fever, body aches.

Facial discomfort, Facial pain and Paresthesia

4.23.2021 – Since about a week ago have been having waves of mild nausea along with a feeling of pressure & tingling on my whole face as if you were hanging upside down from monkey bars or something. The nausea and face pressure come and go together.

5.8.2021 – After days of improvement, the last two days the face pressure/pain/tingling has returned, along with the alternating bouts of nausea. Almost visited ER. Really not sure what to make of this and coming up on 6 week deadline for 2nd Phizer vax shot.

5.18.2021 – mild face pain

Injection site rash, Palpitations and Hypoesthesia

10.25.2021 – Pain at injection site, head aches, lower back pain, light rash at injection site

11.11.2021 – Arm pain at injection site has been there since shot #1. Lower back pain since shot #1. Tingling in left fingers. Some sort of palpitation feeling in chest heart or lungs. Head aches with sharp pains continue since shot #1

11.17.2021 – My arm has been hurting at the injection site since shot #1, basically 5 weeks now. Also, feeling weird sensations in my chest. Hopefully not myocarditis or similar.

4.30.2022 – Pain in shoulder near shot site. Not sure if related to shot. Also my pinky and ring fingers on shot arm go numb and/or tingle intermittently. Again not sure if shot related.

Discharge, Lacrimation increased and Ear infection

3.23.2021 – I'm not sure if this is from the vaccine, but I feel like I have some mild ringing in in my ears. Not sure if it's just fluid. But it's been going back and forth with each ear.

3.25.2021 – Had the vaccine on Saturday and on Tuesday had some ringing in my left ear. Today found out I have an ear infection. I don't believe it's from the vaccine, but just noting

11.15.2021 – Chest congestion, slight runny nose

11.22.2021 – Sinus infection, sore throat, congestion, coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, drainage, runny nose, etc

10.20.2022 – Chest congestion, coughing, tested positive for strep

Temperature regulation disorder, Cystitis and Arrhythmia

3.4.2021 – pretty bad itching I took 50mg of benadryl it is a bit better will take another dose at 8pm

3.5.2021 – Itching but not as bad as yesterday. And I had a funny taste in my mouth after the shot that is finally beginning to go away

3.6.2021 – Itching but it is better than yesterday

3.7.2021 – Itching which is better today

3.8.2021 – I have felt fluish the last few days. Very nauseated today

3.9.2021 – Things are better today

3.11.2021 – Feeling back to normal today

3.25.2021 – Just really bad itching. Took Benadryl x2

3.26.2021 – My normal temp is 95-96. Have been in bed today fluish

3.27.2021 – I had a fever of 103 during the evening and night last night with chills headache and muscle pain

3.30.2021 – Still do not have much energy fatigue but not as bad as yesterday

3.31.2021 – The fatigue is really hanging on!!!!

4.1.2021 – Fatigue is better today but Im still really tired. Im usually the energizer bunny!!!

3.28.2022 – I had shingles that began December 9,2021. I have had an increasing problem with shortness of breath and irregular heart rhythm which began in the summer of 2020. My husband had covid in mid January if 2022. I tested neg three times. We both had thre

10.29.2022 – Out of breath more than usual

10.30.2022 – Shortness of breath I seem to get this with every shot

10.31.2022 – Shortness of breath

11.11.2022 – Urinary tract infection

12.11.2022 – Recurrent bladder infections which I SM sure are not caused by the vaccines Dr visit

Sinonasal obstruction, Mobility decreased and Arthritis

2.14.2021 – I have arthritis, stenosis bulging discs L4 5 and 6. On day one I had no pain and on day 2 I believe the vaccine has aggravated this condition to the extent that my Mobility is almost zero. This has lasted all day until now. I am taking Tramadol 2 help relieve the pain. Hopefully this condition will disappear soon.

2.15.2021 – The aches and pains continuing with my lower back but not as bad as yesterday I would say that I am at 70% of normal I had the heating pad on medium last night and Tylenol with codeine has helped. Hopefully tomorrow will be much better.

3.26.2021 – Since my last report my sinuses have been completely blocked up and it is miserable. I normally take levocetirizine however this year it is not working at all. I have doubled the dose and amusing two nasal sprays which are not working notified doctor I have notified my personal physician today and am awaiting his diagnosis and recommended course of action

Procrastination, Parosmia and Sleep disorder

3.2.2021 – Sore throat; normal temp usually reads 97.-

3.3.2021 – Just tired & weak and very hungry which less tired and weak when I eat.Still have mild sore throat that hasnt improved? Can vaccine bring on minor cold symptoms? Runny sinus? Please call and talk to me about this.

3.4.2021 – Sinus infection much better

3.5.2021 – Very smelly post nasal drip infection from left nostril. Sinus condition persists.

3.18.2021 – No

3.19.2021 – Depression to lethargy

3.20.2021 – Lethargic

3.21.2021 – Dont want to get out of bed.

3.23.2021 – Nothing

6.17.2021 – Depression & all symptoms; tired; vertigo symptoms; cant or dont want to catch up with procrastination; wonder if I dont have my own derivation of COVID.

9.16.2021 – Left hip / joint hurts.

3.18.2022 – Sleep cycle upset; feel tired.

Chest pain and Pain in extremity

2.22.2021 – I had my second vaccine 2/19. The symptoms were the same as the first vaccine just more intense. Although, with my second vaccine I experienced pain on the left side of my chest. It was odd because the pain went to my left arm. It wasnt joint pain. My concern was I had an enlarged heart with fluid last year from a virus. It was treated, and hopefully recovered. The chest pain lasted a few hours.

Back pain, Myalgia and Arthralgia

2.26.2021 – Im an MD. Interesting to see low back pain and Right should pain (prior frozen right shoulder; injection given on left) persist but decrease in intensity daily since day 2 after shot

4.5.2021 – Sore throat

5.8.2022 – I had 3 days of intermittent headache and muscle aches and fatigue. The fatigue continued for another day longer. Then it all resolved

5.31.2022 – I had a mild head cold

10.31.2022 – A had a head cold with runny nose and congestion. No cough. COVID test negative

Parkinson's disease, Arthritis and Injection site swelling

3.22.2021 – I have Parkinsons, so some of the symptoms overlap.

3.23.2021 – Sleepless night, last night

3.24.2021 – Hip joints had some arthritis before Covid shot - maybe a little worse after shot but hard to tell.

4.8.2021 – Runny nose, slight cough

4.14.2021 – My symptoms are just a little worsening of conditions I already have - arthritis and Parkinson's disease.

10.13.2021 – Raised red spot at injection site ~ 2 inch diameter, mild general malaise.

1.10.2022 – Aching joints Went to osteo specialist for imaging and steroid shot

Tinnitus, Hypoesthesia and COVID-19

4.20.2021 – Ringing in ears since shot. Today is first date registered but symptom started might of/morning after and has continued. Also some numbness in base of thumb

4.21.2021 – Tinnitus or ringing in ears continues and has not improved. Not has the odd numbness in base of thumb, both of which developed after the vaccine

5.6.2021 – Ringing in ears

5.7.2021 – Ringing in ears that has lessened but is still present

5.8.2021 – Tinnitus still. Slight cough

5.9.2021 – Ringing in eara

5.10.2021 – Significant ringing in ears

5.11.2021 – Ringing in ear

5.19.2021 – Ringing in ears persistent and will be seeking medical treatment at this time

5.26.2021 – Ringing in ears is worse

11.3.2021 – Covid after the vaccine. Continued tinnitus since right after my first dose.

Glycosylated hemoglobin increased, Tongue disorder and Glucose tolerance impaired

4.10.2021 – Itching on hands

4.13.2021 – Chest pain mild

5.1.2021 – Facial swelling, tongue feels different, heart racing, irritable

5.2.2021 – dizziness

5.4.2021 – Coughing and sneezing

5.14.2021 – Bumps on back and stomach that come again, itching and irritation over my body

5.21.2021 – Dry cough

10.29.2021 – Chest pain

12.29.2021 – Dry throat

12.31.2021 – Lymph node swelling under arm of site injection

1.11.2022 – Coughing; sneezing

1.25.2022 – Feverish feeling in the evening hours

2.1.2022 – Runny nose and cough

2.8.2022 – Fatigue

3.29.2022 – Chest pains

6.2.2022 – Auto Accident

8.18.2022 – Feverish, cough, headache

Intracranial pressure increased, Nervous system disorder and Psoriasis

1.23.2021 – Slept for 20hrs

1.25.2021 – Headache and fatigue but is ongoing not due to vaccine

2.19.2021 – Body pain may be from shoveling last night

2.20.2021 – Severe night time leg cramps / charley horse

2.22.2021 – Pre existing psoriasis has flared upsince injection

2.23.2021 – Psoriasis flare

3.5.2021 – Not sure if related to shot or ongoing issues. But extreme fatigue, dizziness, brain fog Wednesday, Thursday and today. Missed work Wednesday and Thursday

3.12.2021 – Mid week experienced 2 days with migraine dizziness fatigue

3.21.2021 – Ongoing neuro stuff. Dizziness migraines probably unrelated to vaccine

3.26.2021 – Fatigue and malaise probably unrelated

5.21.2021 – Neuro issues

8.20.2021 – Intercranial hypertension

Vitamin D decreased, Injection site reaction and Abdominal pain

3.19.2021 – Weakness - body feeling heavy both yesterday and today, swollen lymph node in armpit on side where injected

3.20.2021 – Weakness, lymph node swelling near injection site

4.15.2021 – Slight sore throat

4.16.2021 – Moderate shortness of breath, mild sore throat

4.19.2021 – Slight shortness of breath

4.20.2021 – Mild shortness of breath

4.28.2021 – Moderate diarrhea Thursday, Moderate abdominal pain Wed-Fri

5.5.2021 – Mild sore throat, mild sneezing, mild fatigue, mild body aches and muscle aches.

5.19.2021 – Diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, chills, fatigue, body aches, headache

4.14.2022 – Low vitamin D

Dyspnea exertional, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Tenderness

2.6.2021 – My normal temp on my digital thermometer is 97.5. Today it rose to 100.7 for 3 hours. Back down now.

3.4.2021 – Sharp pain in neck and right shoulder muscle. Advil and heat gives relief.

10.1.2021 – Pain symptoms just in the arm. Painful to raise my arm.

10.7.2021 – The pain is in my elbow below the injection site. Started as a light pain. Now getting worse.

10.14.2021 – Congestion with drainage in my throat making breathing labored

10.28.2021 – Congestion for 3 weeks.

4.27.2022 – None

5.2.2022 – The pain is very mild and only when the area is touched.

10.13.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 10/7. No fever. Heavy cough. Headache. Tired. Short of breath on exertion. Otherwise normal oxygen levels.

10.20.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 10/7/22

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Ocular hyperemia and Gait disturbance

9.21.2021 – Little sleepy

9.22.2021 – Lingering headache but tolerable. More than yesterday.

9.23.2021 – Less soreness for sure.

10.25.2021 – Swelling/itching lasted a few days after Oct 14th.

11.11.2021 – Vertigo off and on all week. Unusual for me... Approx 3-4 yrs ago was last symptom.

11.26.2021 – Headaches are more frequent. Eyes are red

1.13.2022 – Headache lasted about 10 days, nothing worked to ease the pain. Eventually got better, after taking 2 Tylenol 500 twice/day, Zyrtec once/day for 10 days. Headache much better, comes & goes. Right shoulder still ache, but better. Lower R leg ached.

5.4.2022 – Swelling under the R arm pit nect day after vaccine. Back to normal now. It lasted 5 days.

7.28.2022 – Knees, hip, shoulders. More achy & sore than usual. Area at last vaccine is sore/tender. Occasional overall body aches. Slows me down from normal activities.

10.26.2022 – L hip and R shoulder aching. Now going to therapy for the hip. Unable to walk normal for a couple months. Pain was a 9, 10 being the worst. Pain now is 5/6. Not ready to do another vaccine at this time. I've had three. Xrays by ortho & primary doctor. Now going to therapy.