Their Stories

Herpes virus infection, Herpes simplex and Burning sensation

4.8.2021 – Have appt. scheduled tomorrow at doctor's office.

4.9.2021 – Cacelled doctor appt as burning sensation stopped.

4.17.2021 – Realized somewhat painful rash is still on back. Thought it had gone away. Not that bad and not taking any meds for pain.

7.4.2021 – Possibly shingles on back. Mild rash across back that started 1 week after 2nd Moderna shot. Slightly painful with heat of sun. Culminated with herpes outbreak early Juneper doctor. Seems cleared up now.

10.4.2021 – Herpes outbreak on back in June, which ive never had before. Cleared up in about 2 weeks. Dermatogist in-person visit.

Anger, Emotional disorder and Depressed mood

1.26.2021 – Feeling low

2.16.2021 – Feeling very depressed and high in anger over every petty thing

2.17.2021 – Shooting pain intermittently on right side of head

2.25.2021 – I have headaches and mostly above the temple on right side, sometimes on both sides above the temple on head.

3.4.2021 – Right after vaccination I had pain on my backside of neck which I was expecting to subside but now my left shoulder upside neck gets stiff in the morning and its painful as well, After moving it a lot even with pain the condition eases through

3.11.2021 – Day after second vaccination I started having a lot of stiffness and pain on backside of neck, which I thought will go in few days but its sill there even in increased form.Now stiffness has added left side of head and upper arm. I am in pain

Peripheral coldness, Muscular weakness and Hypoesthesia

1.9.2021 – Immediately after getting the vaccine on my left deltoid my entire left arm felt like it had fallen asleep. I had a lot of weakness in the arm and tingling in my left hand. I didn't have the strength to pick up a bottle of water with my arm. My left hand/fingers got very cold. I was monitored for 30 minutes due to this and when I finally started to leave my legs got really weak and almost collapsed. I was then sent back for observation for another 45-60 minutes and given a dose of Benadryl. I still have some weakness in my left arm. I was kept for almost 2 hours at the hospital I received the vaccine at due to the adverse reaction. A nurse and physician were monitoring my vitals and I was given 1 dose of Benadryl.

Adverse drug reaction, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Breast cancer

3.19.2021 – While the injection site is sore, there is no physical sign indicating the injection. The 1st dose was in my other arm 3 weeks ago and still has lingering redness.

3.22.2021 – My arm is sore only when I fully extend it over my head.

4.1.2021 – I was told I have a slightly enlarged lymph node on the side of my first injection. It is at the upper end of normal. I have been unaware of it myself.

6.17.2021 – I was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a lumpectomy. I was assured it was totally unrelated to the Coronavirus vaccination. I have not had side effects from the vaccination. Outpatient surgery

5.20.2022 – Cold symptoms: sore throat, runny nose, cough

7.8.2022 – Throat discomfort. Feeling as if ears are plugged. I have tested positive on an at-home COVID-19 antigen rapid test. Phone call with nurse.

10.24.2022 – It seems that each booster shot I've had has jump-started side effects from other medications for a couple of days.

12.2.2022 – Frequent headaches

Eczema, Alopecia and Anosmia

2.13.2021 – Had to cancel appt at optometrist

2.15.2021 – None

2.19.2021 – Still have no taste or smell since I got a mild bout of Covid inNovember

3.5.2021 – Still have not regain d my taste or smell back since Nov

3.22.2021 – Still have no taste or smell for 4 months now

3.30.2021 – An ache in my neck especially when turn my head also still no taste or smell

4.6.2021 – My neck still aches and no energy still just dont feel as normal as I did before Covid realize every change in my health since then

4.27.2021 – Getting migraines almost daily

3.16.2022 – I am losing my hair in clumps .I still have no taste or smell.I have developed Excema in my hands and legs.

Angina pectoris, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Gastrointestinal disorder

3.10.2021 – No

3.12.2021 – I have chronic fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome and GERD.

3.13.2021 – Fibromyalgia. Just some mild R thigh pain.

3.14.2021 – I have other pain that is from fibromyalgia and IBS.

3.15.2021 – Just my regular daily pain from fibromyalgia and IBS.

3.16.2021 – Regular pain from IBS and fibromyalgia

3.17.2021 – Just the regular pain from IBS and fibromyalgia

4.2.2021 – GERD attack

4.3.2021 – Gastro esophageal reflux extreme the past 30 hours

4.4.2021 – Acid refluxmild/moderate

4.6.2021 – I have solely the bodily pain and gastrointestinal symptoms from my chronic health conditions.

4.8.2021 – From chronic IBS.

4.21.2021 – My GERD has gotten much much worse, starting several days ago

6.30.2021 – Pain around chest/heart area (started about a month ago). Went to ERX-ray, blood tests, CT w/contrast negative. Got prescription of Indomethacin (strong anti-inflammatory) which largely addresses the pain (pleurisy?). Getting stress test soon.

10.21.2021 – I say "None" because I got COVID booster (R arm) last Sunday and flu shot (L arm) on Wednesday (yesterday) and last night I started having RIGHT arm pain (much more than LEFT arm pain which got COVID shot) + itchiness on upper LEFT side of body.

Grief reaction, Narcolepsy and Post-traumatic stress disorder

4.23.2021 – Nervousness, ptsd flare-up priot to injection.

4.24.2021 – Ear aches

4.25.2021 – Possible mold exposure, breathing issues.

4.26.2021 – Ear ache lessened. Breathing issues ongoing however pulse ox 90. Still alive.

4.30.2021 – Depression

5.17.2021 – Ear ache left side. Happened this morning suddenly.

5.18.2021 – Went to urgent care for ear ache, came home with sore back.

5.19.2021 – Ear ache gone, examined at urgent care. Treated.

5.23.2021 – Bad back, lung issues

5.30.2021 – Breathing. Still have old med/MH issues flairing up-back, neck, ptsd,anxiety,depression,grief.

2.9.2022 – Had , depression, PTSD MH issue, narcolepsy prior to booster. Possibly elevated due to shot. Prior to shot, waiting for coverage to start in March 2022.

2.10.2022 – Sleep issues before and after booster Waiting in kaiser medi medi to begin in march2022.

2.11.2022 – Sleep apnea & narcolepsy still, levels same. Btwn severe and moderate. . Depression. Btwn severe and moderate. Booster site still sore, even after hit shower.

2.12.2022 – Fatigue from narcolepsy, condition before booster.

2.13.2022 – Narcolepsy, prior 2 booster- mh issues, bad back&neck, sleep issues.

2.14.2022 – Fatigue not c19 related. Mh issues. Regarding c19, no symptoms.

2.15.2022 – Fatigue from mh issues prior to booster and C19.

Precancerous lesion excision, Nervous system disorder and Renal pain

3.11.2021 – Kidney area pain in back on both sides but more severe on right side.

3.12.2021 – Back pain in left side kidney area

4.7.2021 – Weakness

7.6.2021 – Pain in left arm that has been intensifying and waiting fir approval to see a doctor/specialist for this.

4.6.2022 – Nerve and arthritis issues as well as a pre-cancerous mole removed from my chest. Office visits

5.10.2022 – Constipation.not sure if it's attributed to vaccine or not?

5.27.2022 – Arm soreness

6.3.2022 – Soreness in arm from shot.

6.17.2022 – Soreness in arm

Eustachian tube disorder, Pharyngeal disorder and Presyncope

2.11.2021 – Shoulder of shot only

3.11.2021 – One Time felt I was going to faint, had to lay down

4.21.2021 – Weakness in legs & problems sleeping.

6.9.2021 – Shoulder joint pain especially when stretching in the morning- both shoulders. More fatigue than normal.

9.8.2021 – Intermittent pain in shoulders especially left extending to elbow mostly muscular. Started within a month of second shot and does not improve with time and occurs when moving to the back as when putting arm into the sleeve or stretching in the mornin

11.11.2021 – Eustachian tube acting up.

11.18.2021 – Fatigued

1.27.2022 – Problems swallowing large pills. One fainting spell. Office visit

10.28.2022 – Throat problems

Dysmenorrhea, Night sweats and Urticaria

1.7.2021 – Also started my period. My normal period symptoms seem to be much worse than normal. Cramps which do not ease, and the constant feeling that I need to have a bowel movement when I really do not. Also, nausea and vomiting which are not normally symptoms I have during my period.

1.8.2021 – Hives shortly after 1 pm on my shoulder. (Opposite shoulder from vaccine)

2.2.2021 – Odd chemical taste in the back of my throat

2.5.2021 – Woke up in the middle of the night and my sheets were wet from sweat but I was not hot. I checked my temperature and I did not have a fever.

Nasal discomfort, Oral pain and Quarantine

1.12.2021 – A few spots inside my mouth (a little tender)

2.4.2021 – I had headaches for a few days. I was unable to get my vaccination because I was exposed to someone who has Covid and am in quarantine. They will put me in the list for after the 10th.

2.11.2021 – I continued to have headaches for a few days.

2.25.2021 – After reporting yesterday I became very tired moderate to severe went home and slept the entire evening and night , feel good today!

3.16.2021 – I had cold symptoms ie runny nose and cough, fatigue.

3.23.2021 – Not so much worsening but I continue to be tired more so than before. I am sleeping much later in the morning and tired after work.

3.30.2021 – I continue to get frequent cold symptoms that last about 2 days and cause a burning sensation in my nose at the bridge. Unusual, I feel its due to vaccination, but not horrible and worth it in long run, if saves my life.

Limb injury, Joint range of motion decreased and Injected limb mobility decreased

3.15.2021 – I realized that my arm/shoulder is hurting and I have diminished range of motion

3.22.2021 – I think the shot was given too high and now my shoulder is hurting and I have poor range of motion because of the pain

3.29.2021 – My shoulder is still hard to move without pain. Who do I see for a vaccine injury. My range of motion has been greatly reduced.

4.5.2021 – Still with shoulder injury due to vaccine given too high. Pain and limited range of motion.

Speech disorder, Rash papular and Fall

4.9.2021 – Covid arm red very itchy rash, 2 x 3, raised, area over deltoid including injrction site. Appeared 12 days post vax. Tender but not painful. This is day 15, still red, not raised, not quite as itchy. No fever,red area warmer than rest of skin

4.23.2021 – Slightly "off balance

4.25.2021 – Rash on arm has tripled in size since vaccine was given 2 days ago

5.7.2021 – Headaches and some dizziness daily

5.14.2021 – Back pain. Headaches

6.4.2021 – Feel off balance more often, had a fall.

10.22.2021 – Some difficulty speaking: i know what I want to say, but either the words don't come, or my mouth does not pronounce the words correctly. It's transient, no pain. Some occasional brain fog. Not like me at all.

Spinal cord injury, Spinal pain and Gait disturbance

3.21.2021 – Walking and arm numbness-had MRI THURS IN ER and done the pushing on spinal cord-see surgeon tomorrow

4.1.2021 – Cervical spine surgery on March 24

5.27.2021 – Spinal cord injury due to C4and C5 compression. Surg March 24.Difficult walking, numbness arms-improvement since surgery 2nd covid shot April 15After first covid vaccine my symptoms got worse but it seems to be attributed to cervical neck nerve

2.26.2022 – Increased tinnitus, forgetful, headache

Heart rate irregular, Tachycardia and Neck pain

1.25.2021 – No

1.26.2021 – Just a little upper back pain

1.28.2021 – Each evening I do get slight headache and upper neck and back pain

1.29.2021 – Just towards evening I get slight headache and upper body ache and very tired

5.24.2021 – I have noticed and didnt give it any thought but my heart rates are much more irregular.Finally after maybe three months of noticing it I called my doctor as it seem to be getting worse. I had already been diagnosed with tachycardia but had been o

Localized edema, Induration and Tachycardia

2.25.2021 – Tachycardia when lying in bed

2.26.2021 – Swollen lymph node in neck on injection arm site. Skin over lymph node is red. Also, the injection site swelling, redness and itchiness had spread down my arm into a much larger patch, toward my shoulder too.

2.27.2021 – The lump on my neck by my collarbone (most likely swollen lymph node) is larger and has more fluid around it. There seems to be associated edema up my neck with that.

3.1.2021 – Swollen lymph node on neck near collarbone is a bit smaller.

3.2.2021 – Lymph node still slightly swollen on neck by collar bone on injection side.

3.3.2021 – Lymph node on neck on injection side by collarbone is still swollen

5.26.2021 – Diarrhea and vomiting and fever

11.4.2021 – Lymph node on neck on injection side is VERY swollen and hard.

11.5.2021 – Lymph node on neck on injection side is swollen and hard

11.6.2021 – Lymph node on injection side in neck is still swollen and hard.

11.7.2021 – Lymph node on injection side of neck is swollen and hard

11.8.2021 – Still have a hard swollen lymph node on my neck on the injection side

11.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node on neck on my injection side

11.16.2021 – I had vomiting and diarrhea yesterday but I think it's an underlying GI condition.

5.3.2022 – I have Spring oak tree nasal allergies. I get them every year at this time, but thought I'd mention them. I am certain it is just that as I took a COVID-19 at home nasal swab test that was negative.

5.5.2022 – I still have a swollen lymph node on my injection side up on my neck by my collar bone (I've had this on ALL 4 COVID-19 vaccinations and it lasts 2-4weeks post vax each time)

5.6.2022 – Still have the swollen lymph node on my neck by my collar bone on my injection side

6.14.2022 – Seasonal grass allergies: itchy eyes and sore throat. (COVID-19 tests negative)

Hyposmia, Therapeutic response unexpected and Hypogeusia

3.16.2021 – In less than 18 hours after receiving my vaccine, I regained my full taste/smell that had been effected since 12-24-2020.

3.27.2021 – I lost my taste and smell 12/24/2020. After receiving my 1st vaccine, my taste and smell fully returned. It had been at 50% prior to receiving the vaccine. 5 days post vaccination, my taste and smell returned back to only being at 50%.

4.3.2021 – Still have minimal taste/smell from Covid-19 on 12/24/2020

5.3.2021 – Diminished taste/smell; intermittent metallic taste and intermittent smell of cigarette smoke/ashes

7.3.2021 – Pain of bottom and lateral left foot; bilateral ankle pain. Intermittent heart burn.

10.2.2021 – Still do not have taste or smell back; currently with upper respiratory symptoms, intermittent pain/inflammation to Lt foot/sole. I have periods of continued brain fog; inability to recall known information such as common words or phone number.

4.5.2022 – Unsteadiness when picking up a leg over the past 3-4 months; not noted prior to COVID. Still have diminished taste/smell from Dec 2020. Will have upcoming face-to-face visit with Neurology

Cardiac flutter, Alopecia and Pain in jaw

3.22.2021 – Today, ten days after the shot, - a round red 1/2 inch spot at the vaccination site - new, was not there before, painless, non-itching (so far).

3.26.2021 – Two large red spots - at and near vaccination site. Itchy, warm, hard, arm slightly sore. Started, respectively, on 10th and 12th days since vaccination. Grew to over 2 inches each. Slight nausea.

4.10.2021 – Brain fog

4.17.2021 – Tickly fluttery sensation in chest

5.15.2021 – Pain in jaw, slight chills - possibly pericoronitis, unrelated to vaccination.

6.4.2022 – Hair loss

Visual impairment, Heart rate increased and Hypoesthesia

3.22.2021 – I have had rapid heart rate, dizziness, strange vision at times and tingling and numbness in my arms and hands

3.23.2021 – Occasional dizziness today, tingling in arms and hands. The tingling isnt as bad as it was the last few days

3.24.2021 – Still tingling in arms and hands. Fewer dizzy feelings than yesterday

4.7.2021 – Had elevated heart rate and dizziness from 3am until about 4:30am. Couldnt sleep. Finally fell asleep at 5am. Got up at 7:15 and felt a little dizzy and tired. Low energy. Tried to ride my bike on Sunday and felt terrible, no energy.

Eye infection viral, Wound and Vasodilatation

1.26.2021 – Ringing in the ears (twice hours apart).

1.29.2021 – Runny nose. Mild sore throat.

1.30.2021 – heat left arm and ear. some left ear deafness.

2.9.2021 – Severe chest pains about 9pm at bed time on 02/04/2021.Running nose.Sore throat.

2.16.2021 – One case of uncontrolled diarrhea about 12:05A.M.. Fine cottage cheese type diarrhea brown in color.

2.23.2021 – open sore in groin area.

2.27.2021 – Quizzy. Flu like symptoms.

2.28.2021 – Sore throat, coughing, and runny nose.

3.1.2021 – Itching

3.12.2021 – Diarrhea.

3.19.2021 – Itching upper legs, thighs. (Inner and top of thighs.) Also, irritated and itching right nipple.

3.26.2021 – Diarrhea. Seem like once a week. Very bad and uncontrollable.

4.9.2021 – Diarrhea. Hip, upper legs and pain around the waist including the buttocks area.

5.28.2021 – Excruciating pain in upper legs and hips. Nauseated, running nose, headache, joint pain.

8.29.2021 – Diarrhea once a week.

10.27.2021 – feeling of warm feverish face.

10.30.2021 – Left leg below knee. Vain sticking out. Very tender to the touch. Will make appointment.

10.31.2021 – Left arm muscle shoulder pain.

11.2.2021 – Sleeping most of the day. Left lower leg vein pain ...

12.1.2021 – Pain both arms around vaccination.

12.8.2021 – Left arm pain. Both upper leg pain. Ultrasound; legs veins.

1.26.2022 – Left arm around injection. Sore, painful and stiffness.

4.27.2022 – Shoulder, neck and head pain right side neck area.

5.14.2022 – Right arm pain around injection. With weakening.

5.17.2022 – Unable to breathe from nostrils for about four (4) hours.

5.26.2022 – unable to breathe through nose early morning hours for about three hours. pink eye.

5.31.2022 – viral infection in left eye. left inside corner.

7.26.2022 – Really bad pain on occassions around the injection site.

10.25.2022 – Shooting pain when I cough that goes from my chest. Throughout both arms and into my hands. And weekly diarrhea.

Blood pressure increased

2.4.2021 – I took ibuprofen the last few days after a knee strain and just learned in a news report that could affect the vaccine. I had not taken it prior to the vaccine. If this something we should not do afterward, those being vaccinated should be told when they get the vaccine and how long they should avoid taking it. Just FYI

2.27.2022 – Started having higher blood pressure for the first time ever at regular checkup also resulted in questions re heart. Given EKG and referred to a cardiologist. (Had Pfizer booster on 11/2/21.) In office appointment

Carotid artery disease, Carotid artery occlusion and Hypertension

2.23.2021 – Increase to abnormal blood pressure. One day prior to 2nd covid shot blood pressure normal. Three days after shot began abnormal blood pressure. Internist put my on medicine to relive pressure temporarily. Internist office at (b)(6) Hospital

5.11.2021 – After 2nd shot had headache for 3 straight days besides the chills, fever that came on exactly 12 hours post vaccine. Internist diagnosed me with high blood pressure and carotid blockage. Drs appt in office

8.25.2022 – Got covid after 2 shots and one booster. No plans to ever take another shot.

Euphoric mood, Tenderness and Lymph node pain

12.18.2020 – Happy - does that count?

1.1.2021 – Left superclavicular lymph node enlarged. No pain. Similar to when I had my second shingrex vaccine in 2019.

1.9.2021 – Left Superclavicular lymph node enlarged, visible and palpable, slightly tender.

1.10.2021 – Still have enlarged lymph node. (Seems a bit larger today)

10.3.2021 – Supraclavicular lymph node noticeably tender and enlarged.

10.4.2021 – Lymph node still swollen and tender. Left arm received vax, node above clavicle.

Tendon disorder, Trigger finger and Osteoarthritis

2.14.2021 – Mild diarrhea 1.18.21

2.15.2021 – Mild cough (intermittent)

2.17.2021 – On/off arrhythmia

8.15.2021 – Abnormal LFTs work up in progress but probably secondary to use of Arthrotec (for 8 days very recently) to treat osteoarthritis of the hip or to Atorvastatin (started 3 months ago). AST 81, ALT 156, Alk phos 205, total bilirubin 0.6. Work up will depend on repeat LFTs on 8.16.21

11.16.2021 – 11.14 was fever, chills, headache, muscle & joint aches, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite. Resolved 38 hours post vaccine.

9.24.2022 – Mild dyspnea, congestion

9.25.2022 – Congestion

9.27.2022 – Mild congestion

10.5.2022 – I continued to have daily headache and congestion until yesterday. (Both of those symptoms are uncommon for me.)

10.12.2022 – Congestion and headaches still occurring daily. Otherwise well.

Ligament rupture, Joint injury and Lymphedema

3.16.2021 – Rash is on inner leg side of where knee bends. Noticed it on 3/15/21 after v-safe check in. Rash is a circle (1" diameter) with small red spots inside. Appears to be better today.

3.17.2021 – Same 1" diameter on inside left knee as reported yesterday. Slightly fading today.

3.18.2021 – Same as reported earlier still fading

4.16.2021 – Swollen right ankle & leg.

4.25.2022 – Fell on my knee. Nothing broken but very bruised & sore. ACL injury. Dr & PT in- person visits

Urticaria, Injection site swelling and Peripheral swelling

1.30.2021 – Sweating

2.24.2021 – Still had 99.5 F in evening.

2.25.2021 – Injection site was red and swollen yesterday but not reported

2.26.2021 – Arm was red and swollen yesterday also. Lots of sweating all day yesterday. Neither symptom was reported yesterday.

5.25.2021 – After a week of amoxicillin, I had severe itching all over my body and hives. Lasted for a couple of weeks. Took Benadryl. Rare itches now. I have NEVER had a reaction to an antibiotic before. Could it be related to a hyper-immune system from vaccine Doctors office

2.23.2022 – Fever and fatigue for two days after my booster shot. Similar to my reactions for each of the two vaccines.

5.4.2022 – Had Covid recently. Fevers. Extreme fatigue. Loss of appetite. Took Paxlovid

Varicose vein, Vein disorder and Breast swelling

3.23.2021 – Had Asma attacks, shorts of breath n lost voice completely

3.25.2021 – Increased asthma

3.26.2021 – Breast hurt, and I feel a bit swollen

4.11.2021 – Swelling breast and painful

4.14.2021 – Lost of appetite, high blood pressure 190

4.15.2021 – Lost of appetite

5.3.2021 – Lost of taste, dehydration, body aches

5.9.2021 – Numbness in arms n legs, swelling in hands and feet, varicose veins in both legs, high blood pressure,

4.11.2022 – Tested positive for COVID-19- on February 26, still feeling very ill after treatments, "Cromazone"

4.24.2022 – Vertical veins increasing, my legs hurt

4.25.2022 – Legs pain, varicose veins increasing

Edema peripheral, Lymph node pain and Chills

4.11.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes under arm swollen to the size of a lemon

4.12.2021 – I still have a lemon sized lump in my left armpit swollen lymph nodes

4.14.2021 – Extremely swollen armpit lymph nodes and pain in the area

4.15.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of the injection arm. Will be getting a diagnostic mammogram

4.16.2021 – Still have some swelling in armpit of injection arm Diagnostic mammogram

5.21.2021 – Congestion runny nose coughing sore throat chills

Blood parathyroid hormone increased, Thyroid mass and Rheumatoid arthritis

3.4.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis and these seemed normal.

3.5.2021 – I have RA and less joint pain than normal, i think.

11.13.2021 – High parathormone reading. 92 in July 21 and 80 in October 21. Cushings? Further testing in process.

2.12.2022 – Tests looking at thyroid nodules because osteoporosis getting worse in spite of multiple Reclast treatments. Learned i lived downwind of the (b)(6) atomic testing until i was almost 11 as part of my research.

Breast tenderness, Breast pain and Influenza

2.17.2021 – Slight ache at injection sight

2.18.2021 – Sore upper arm muscle at injection sight. Taking Ibuprophen.

2.20.2021 – Muscle pain in arm mostly good. Sensitivity to tpuch greatly reduced today.

3.17.2021 – No slightly sore arm at injection site

3.18.2021 – Sore upper arm that had injection

3.19.2021 – Chills lasted all dau yesterday. After I reported in yesterday I developed a low grade. Fever was gone by 9pm fever

3.20.2021 – Noticed a sore breast same side as injetion site . If pressed to chest wall there is some tenderness. Possible node swelling????

11.9.2022 – Oct 9, 2022 Flu symptoms Covid positive