Their Stories

Nephrolithiasis, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

3.10.2021 – I am feeling lightheaded on standing for any length of time, like I may faint

4.19.2021 – I had 3 kidney stones and passed one of the stones. I had never had kidney stones prior

10.28.2021 – I had fever and chills yesterday and got my booster on Oct 26

10.29.2021 – I have pain and swelling in my right axilla, the side where I received my Covid booster

10.30.2021 – Pain and swelling in right axilla, arm where I received Covid booster

10.31.2021 – Pain in right axilla with mild swelling.

11.1.2021 – Slightly sore in right axilla

Restlessness, Blood glucose increased and Body temperature increased

1.27.2021 – In total, I did not have any symptoms until about 7 hours after my shot. Then I had fatigue , a slight headache, restlessness, then an increase of my usual temperature by 1-1/2 degrees. It all lasted for about a day. I feel much better today.

1.31.2021 – Day 1-2 my blood sugar level was higher.

3.3.2021 – No, I am doing good

4.26.2022 – The evening of my shot I felt poorly, it continued for almost 3 days. My shot arm was sore also. I am better 3 days later. No fever accompanied my shot. During the 3 days I slept more.

5.25.2022 – A moderate cough and cold with runny nose. It may be my allergies acting up. I am better now.

Reading disorder, Diplopia and Hunger

9.15.2021 – Inability to concentrate and get tasks done

9.17.2021 – Didnt notice the redness around shot area until today - I think it may have always been there -

9.20.2021 – No

3.27.2022 – Had nausea, fatigue,aches, pains, tiredness 3/25; severe tiredness 3/26 sore arm and minimal redness since shot

4.7.2022 – Today feel achy with arthralgias, myalgias and nausea - started at 2 am - now at 2 pm a little betterment

4.14.2022 – Last Thursday weak, dizzy, unable to go out, nausea but fine Friday Saturday night double vision and nausea and couldn't read - Sunday 5 am til 11 am severe diarrhea all water 5x/hour but after 11 am fine and could read Sunday - now fine!

9.22.2022 – yesterday no appetite, today hungrier than usual!

10.25.2022 – Have a cold head cold and sore throat but Home Screen COVID negative

11.1.2022 – I have a bad cold with asthma/bronchitis are larbgytis but I'm COVID negative

Nipple exudate bloody, Bloody discharge and Breast discharge

12.22.2020 – I am breastfeeding and plan to be for the next 6 months.

12.18.2021 – I had Covid 9/21; Dose #3 30 mins after- my injection arm became hot/flushed w/ perioral tingling. Both arm/mouth became numb & my typical migraine developed. I had several migraines during Covid; Aboved checked symptoms were 24 hrs later.

1.10.2022 – Left sided bloody nipple dischage for 3 weeks. Started day following immunization (had chills, myalgias at that time too). Ipsilateral arm/breast involement. Mammogram not alble to be interpreted. US unremarkable. MRI pending.

1.19.2022 – Continued ipsilateral bloody nipple discharge as previously described. MRI scheduled for 1/28. Will update after results are reported.

6.14.2022 – Shortly after the booster dose I developed ipsilateral bloody nipple discharge lasting several weeks. Negative mammogram & ultrasound. MRI concerning. Core needle biopsy showed apocrine metaplasia (i.e. benign). No remark on any inflammatory cells. Multiple radiology studies and a breast core-needle biopsy

Yellow skin, Poor quality sleep and Breast pain

3.20.2021 – March 4, 4-5 hours after vax, R hip and left breast moderate pain thru 3/10. 3/5, muscle/joint pain, flat pale rash, heart pounding lightly, increased temporary vision blurring, pain from vax site up thru neck, increased leg/arm tingling on vax side.

3.26.2021 – Pins and needles, very restless sleep

3.27.2021 – Light heart pounding

3.31.2021 – Poor sleep

4.2.2021 – Yellow skin last 3 days, mild ruq abdominal discomfort and flank discomfort

4.16.2021 – Headaches

Renal neoplasm, Epicondylitis and Tendonitis

3.20.2021 – Mild itching last night (not at injection site) but responded to Zyrtec

3.21.2021 – I had a fever up until about 7-8pm last night. It went up a little after yesterday's check-in but the highest reading was 99.5 F. Woke up today feeling great! Not tired today but had to check something to input this note for last night's fever reading.

5.1.2021 – Heartburn, Reflux, Indigestion, Shortness of Breath

7.16.2021 – L kidney lesion, L elbow pain, L middle finger knuckle pain, bilat lympadopathy more worse on R, generalized fatigue. Some of these came before my last check ins but i figured not related. The kidney and lymph nodes were seen on CT last week. F/u sch

11.7.2021 – bilateral axillary lymph node pain

11.9.2021 – Cough

11.13.2021 – I'm good today but had a headache last night that didn't come on until late afternoon

11.20.2021 – My left elbow developed tendonitis after my first dose that i battled with for 5 months. I assumed it was from yardwork It got better until today, its hurting again. I have not done any yardwork or any exercise or anything to trigger it.

12.1.2021 – Still have left elbow tendonitis for no apparent trigger or reason

12.19.2021 – Achy joints, tennis elbow continues and is daily again like it was after the first two vaccines.

2.7.2022 – Still having bilateral tendonitis in elbows, they also are swollen at times and sometimes look bruised.

Aphonia, Dysphonia and Contusion

4.9.2021 – Headache is actually a migraine.

4.10.2021 – Severe arm pain with bruise encircling my left arm. Starts where the injection was given.

4.13.2021 – Have had a migraine last two days. Not sure if it's related though. I do get them regularly. Contacted my doctor for a refill of medication.

4.15.2021 – Migraine

4.30.2021 – Sore throat, severe headaches

5.10.2021 – Coughing

5.11.2021 – Sore throat

5.14.2021 – Severe migraine headache

12.25.2021 – Congestion, runny nose, coughing, fatigue, muscle pains, asthma is doing a little worse. Headaches/migraines.

Diabetes mellitus, Blood glucose increased and Heavy menstrual bleeding

11.19.2021 – Heavier period

11.20.2021 – Period significantly heavier

11.21.2021 – Extremely heavy period

11.22.2021 – Severe and unusually heavy period

11.23.2021 – Heavy period

12.2.2021 – Higher blood sugar (already had diabetes, it looks more elevated), heavy even more irregular periodbthan I'm used to. I had my period the week before the booster, it's been nonstop heavy since the booster.

12.9.2021 – Heart palpitations from minimal exertion. Have had them before, but they've worsened. I hit 157bpm witj little to no exertion, and it took a few minutes to go under 120bpm even though I was sitting down after that. Also general extreme fatigue.

12.25.2021 – Waking up to mild sore throat/stuffy nose, extreme fatigue

Sputum discolored, Asthma and Productive cough

2.11.2021 – Runny Nose and Pain at Injection Site.

2.12.2021 – When I move my arm, I feel the pain in the spot where I received injection.

2.17.2021 – None

2.18.2021 – I have a pacemaker and received a call from the device clinic that my heart was pacing 2 days ago around 2am. They wanted to know if I felt it. I did not. They are going to sched me for a device check. in the early

5.19.2022 – My asthma flared up and I needed to give myself more puffs if Albuterol as well as get myself oxygen treatments.

5.26.2022 – Runny nose

10.12.2022 – Asthma Excaburation

12.28.2022 – I have caught a cold & no one in my inner circle has any sickness. My asthma flared up. I am coughing up biege colored thick phlegm.

Feeling jittery, Muscle tightness and Tachycardia

1.5.2021 – Anxiety

1.6.2021 – Anxiety, jittery, slight short of breath worse yesterday evening

1.8.2021 – Difficulty taking a deep breath since day of injection/anxiety

1.9.2021 – Yesterday some tachycardia and difficulty taking a deep breath.

1.28.2021 – Fever 100.0 last night, difficult to take a deep breath

1.29.2021 – Shortness of breath

1.30.2021 – Difficulty taking a deep breath

2.16.2021 – I have been feeling a tightness in my neck area not sure if vaccine related or not. This started 3 weeks ago and have seen doctor twice.

Sleep disorder, Pregnancy and Paresthesia

4.8.2021 – On Monday I woke up with a sore throat and runny nose, congestion. I also found out I was pregnant. Date of my last period was 3/11. so I am 3 weeks pregnant now. I have a headache as well and very tired. I went and got a covid test and was negati

4.12.2021 – Runny nose, congestion, headache, shortness of breath at night while sleeping

4.19.2021 – Tingling in my fingers on the arm i received my vaccine

6.2.2021 – Chronic headaches and dhiarrhea

Prostatomegaly, Feeling cold and Influenza like illness

4.28.2021 – On 4/14 had fever, felt cold and body aches as if I had the flu. Symptoms went away around 10 PM

7.23.2021 – Aftet a trup to Chicago on the week of July 4th, my younger son develop sore throat, nose congestion and cough but no fever the next week. He passed that on to ne the week after with same symptoms. As of today, feel bette only some slight congestion

10.24.2021 – Urologist detected enlargement on right side of protraste. PDA was negative but I will have an MRI to rule out prostrate cancer. I believe it is unrelated to vaccine.

11.5.2021 – Prostate bunp. PSA notmal.MRI on 11/11 Urologist

Respiratory symptom, Injection site discomfort and Upper respiratory tract infection

4.21.2021 – Tender axillary lymph nodes on side of injected shoulder.

4.22.2021 – (Second day of) sensitive axillary lymph nodes on side of injection.

4.23.2021 – (For the third consecutive day, and finally to a lesser extent,) tender axillary lymph nodes on injection side.

4.24.2021 – (Decreasingly) tender axillary lymph nodes on injection side.

4.25.2021 – (Continuing to decrease, but still noticeable:) Tender axillary lymph nodes on injection side.

4.26.2021 – (To a still decreasing extent,) axillary lymph nodes more sensitive to pressure on injection side than opposite side.

7.19.2021 – Symptoms suspected of being an ordinary upper respiratory infection with no specific reason to believe related to either the vaccine or to COVID-19.

6.23.2022 – Brief period of fever, tiredness, minor neck ache (either from the illness or from doing something unusual with my neck possibly inspired by the illness) and upper respiratory symptoms. Negative rapid COVID-19 antigen test during symptoms.

12.21.2022 – (NOTE: Pfizer COVID-19 booster, and also influenza vaccine, yesterday.) Fever and lethargy, very mild discomfort at COVID-19 injection site.

Bell's palsy, Syncope and Swelling

4.18.2021 – Since 2nd dose on 4/16, I have pain in my arm but and left side of body. Last night I woke up and I had swelling in left side of neck and chest. Skin on chest was numb to touch.

4.19.2021 – Lymph node swelling.

5.8.2021 – Having pain throughout body. Swelling in left side of body. More so my neck and lymph nodes. Also feel nauseated and faint.

5.14.2021 – Severe congestion and headache.

10.15.2021 – I developed Bells Palsy on left side face about 2 weeks ago after flying.

2.22.2022 – Very bad arm pit pain.

2.25.2022 – Stiff neck

3.28.2022 – Armpit pain

8.22.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on August 1, 2022.

Acquired diaphragmatic eventration, Colitis microscopic and Quarantine

3.7.2021 – It has subsided but fast heart beat and mild at this point but dizzy

3.8.2021 – Dizziness

3.9.2021 – Moderate dizziness and left arm weakness Waiting on answer from pcp for next steps, emailed

3.10.2021 – Continued dizziness and lightheadedness

3.11.2021 – Continued dizziness and lightheadedness; was tested for Covid today

3.13.2021 – Dizziness and lightheadedness

4.10.2021 – Shortness of breath started today

4.17.2021 – Pain center chest, reflux

9.4.2021 – Worsening sob, possible cardiac condition

11.12.2021 – Probably more related to Covid, having smoked and the J&J Rather than the Pfizer booster: Need to start on oxygen and having trouble getting it okayed through Medicaid to take Stress testing, lung capacity test

1.21.2022 – Worsening sob, cold symptoms - cold sym mostly gone. SOB still more pronounced. Didn't receive answer from doc so saw no one. 2 Covid tests, 1 for sym 1 as taking friend to hospital. isolated 5 days & wore mask after. Feel unrelated to booster.

4.22.2022 – Lymphocytic colitis. I have residual problems from having Covid and or the Johnson and Johnson vaccination. I am on oxygen during exertion but 2 Pfizer boosters have been no problem.

12.8.2022 – Worsening breathing, but this is most likely caused by inhaler, which does not seem to work as well

Hypersomnia, Hyperhidrosis and Vomiting

12.29.2020 – Sore throat, nasal congestion

1.23.2021 – Insomnia last night, then slept most of today

7.23.2021 – I tested positive for COVID on July 8. Sore throat, cough, and nasal congestion began on July 6. Fever July 8-10, highest was 102.7. Nausea and vomitting July 9. Chills, sweating July 9 to 10 and conti ued with occasional sweating till July 17.

1.24.2022 – I had COVID. Symptoms began on the evening of January 3. Tested positive on January 6.

Joint range of motion decreased, Neoplasm malignant and Injected limb mobility decreased

3.4.2021 – Physical therapy and Chiropractic visit

3.20.2021 – Severe joint pain has returnedThe pain in my upper arm continues and has impaired my mobility. Physical therapy

3.27.2021 – Shoulder pain that impedes my range of motion and makes it difficult to get dressed, open doors, and carry anything. Hip pain

4.3.2021 – Shoulder still hurts. Range of motion is still impeded. Sudden movements or weigh-bearing activities cause pain. Effects my neck and shoulder also.

4.10.2021 – The pain continues and is in every compromised joint Ive ever had. I need physical therapy twice a week, bi-weekly massages, and daily work on myself for 30-45 minutes daily. Ive also had an MRI in the past week This has become VERY expensive. MRI, Massage, PT

5.29.2021 – Lymph node lump/pain

8.28.2021 – Continued shoulder pain- PT 3x a weekCancer diagnosis

3.6.2022 – 1. Impeded mobility in the arm I received the booster in. 2. Cancer

7.13.2022 – Difficulty breathing, can't carry anything more than 5 pounds without having to recover for 10 minutes, really don't have to do anything because it's too much just to exist

Dysstasia, Presyncope and Sinus congestion

4.7.2021 – The instant I got my shot pushed, I had extreme nausea and I almost passed out. Within 40 minutes after shot, I was home and had extreme stomach cramping, diarrhea, and almost was passing out from the stomach pain. I couldnt even stand up. I called an ambulance to get to ER. Paramedic gave me a Zofran for nausea in route to the hospital. ER doctor said I was fine because my acute symptoms were gone. I got my shot at 7:30 p.m. By 9:20 p.m., I was feeling normal again. Today, I feel totally fine.

7.8.2021 – I have a cold with sinus congestion and cough

4.7.2021 – I'm immunocompromised w/ several autoimmune conditions, so I very rarely feel good. I'm normally fatigued and in a lot of pain, however I haven't experienced any excess today due to the vaccine.

4.8.2021 – As I reported before, I'm immunocompromised patient w/ several autoimmune conditions. I experience the symptoms I checked above on a daily basis, but the vaccine hasn't made them any worse.

4.10.2021 – As I've said in my previous check-ins, I suffer from multiple autoimmune disorders, so the symptoms I experience on a daily basis. However, the vaccine has not made them any worse.

4.11.2021 – As I've stated in all my other check-ins, I suffer from multiple autoimmune diseases. The symptoms I experience on a daily basis are attributed to them. However, the vaccine has not made them any worse.

4.12.2021 – As with all my other daily check-ins, I have reported I suffer from multiple autoimmune disorders. The checked items are things I experience on a daily basis, however the vaccine has not made them any worse.

4.26.2021 – High red blood cell, hemoglobin, and hemocrit, w/ normal iron, but low ferritin; which required phlebotomy. Have had it in the past before being vaccinated.

5.3.2021 – As I've stated on all my previous check-ins, I suffer from multiple autoimmune disorders and take immunosuppressants daily. So I generally feel unwell, however, the vaccine has made nothing worse.

5.4.2021 – As I've stated in all my other check-ins, I suffer from multiple autoimmune disorders, so I experience symptoms on a daily basis. However, the vaccine has not made any of them worse.

5.5.2021 – As I've stated in my other check-ins, I have multiple autoimmune disorders and the symptoms I experience are from them. However, the vaccine has not made anything worse.

Neutrophil count decreased, White blood cell count decreased and Constipation

3.1.2021 – Constipation, yesterday, too. The fatigue started yesterday later in the afternoon.

3.27.2021 – Arm pain radiating to my shoulder/neck area.

3.28.2021 – Constipation

3.30.2021 – Constipation. Also, happened to have blood work yesterday. WBC=3.8. Previously ~5, Neutrophils=1.18 ANC=1.18. Usually much higher. Interesting and not surprising response to vaccine

3.31.2021 – Constipation starting to decrease.

4.16.2021 – Viral like symptoms from receiving my first dose of Zometa. TOTALLY UNRELATED TO MY VACCINATION OR COVID.

4.23.2021 – Flulike symptoms from my second shingles vaccine.

9.10.2022 – Tender lymph nodes.

Bell's palsy, Stomatitis and Impaired work ability

2.4.2021 – Lost a day of work

3.3.2021 – I feel like I am getting the flu. It might be a viral thing , I am very tired, achy and have a sore throat on my left side of my throat and I have a very bad headache. No fever

3.9.2021 – Headaches and fatigue. Achiness

2.4.2022 – Headache , fever, chills

5.18.2022 – Face is numb on left side and I have Bell's palsy from it

7.29.2022 – Fatigue, body aches, very bad fatigue Primary care

10.26.2022 – I received my 4th covid 19 vaccine with the flu shot. After about 16 hours I ran a fever 100.4 for two days and my mouth broke out with sores.

Symptom masked, Lacrimation increased and Hypersensitivity

12.6.2021 – Pain & swelling in lymph nodes under arm area on side of injection

12.8.2021 – Still having swelling if lymph nodes but swelling is decreasing

12.9.2021 – Swelling & pain in lymph nodes under right arm continues to improve. Thanks for checking on me

12.26.2021 – Sneezing, runny eyes due to allergies. Cleared up.

1.9.2022 – After wearing mask for extended period had sore throat & coughing but then it just stopped. I suspect it was the mask itself. Also my allergies seem worse - both food & environment allergies. Took a home test and it was negative. Feeling ok now.

3.7.2022 – High blood pressure, Sore neck & shoulder pain

Galactostasis, Lactation disorder and Delivery

12.26.2020 – I am breastfeeding

12.27.2020 – Bruising at injection site

12.28.2020 – I'm breastfeeding and also battling a clogged milk duct

12.29.2020 – I'm breastfeeding and believe this is from a clogged milk duct

1.1.2021 – I have a sinus headache

2.6.2021 – Headaches and sinus pressure

10.11.2022 – I believe I was pregnant for my 3rd vaccine. I delivered full term while positive for Covid and I am now breastfeeding

10.13.2022 – I have a migraine, which I occasionally get.

10.27.2022 – Sore throat and ears, cough, congestion. I went to the Dr and they said it's a viral infection

Uterine disorder, Menopausal symptoms and Menopause

4.27.2021 – Mild uterine heaviness...not quite a cramp. Since 3 days. Im peri-menopausal and havent had a period in 3 mos.

10.22.2021 – Cold symptoms (sore throat, cough), asthma worse. I took one day off work. Had Covid PCR (university of Washington) test on first day of symptoms (Sun Oct 10th). Still have wheezing and congestion. Otherwise have been free of any illness.

10.30.2021 – Nasal congestion, skin hurts from clothes or breeze

11.2.2021 – Not diarrhea but looser stools

4.30.2022 – Fatigue

5.20.2022 – Skin sensitive to touch

5.25.2022 – Forgot to report: Elevated blood pressure and heart rate from 12 hrs - 33 hours after the booster. 156/87 HR 103 was average. Normal BP for me is 135/71. Booster was 5/20 11am BP and HR elevated 5/20 11pm - 5/21 7pm

9.19.2022 – Brain fog

10.28.2022 – Asthma a bit worse - wheezy or short of breath more often

Small intestine operation, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Flushing

3.6.2021 – I took Benadryl the first 30 minutes because started feeling reaction. Then took off 2nd mask to breathe easier. Thought it might be anxiety. When went in house my face was flushed. I felt tightness in my chest and throat and didnt feel right so took a Zyrtec. I felt rash bumps coming on my chest. Quickly I felt better after Zyrtec. My FitBit Heart rate showed it went from 57 to 182 per minute

9.26.2021 – Small intestine emergency surgery

4.22.2022 – No

Electric shock sensation, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Ear congestion

2.2.2021 – 25 mm nodule in arm st site of injection. Sore to touch. No longer taking motrin . Pain was severe. Now only sore to touch.. size only decreased slightly.

2.5.2021 – Nodule in arm has shrunk to about 10 mm. Sore only when pressure applied. I have been experieng transient lighthead ness and dizziness that I was not having prior to vaccine.

2.21.2021 – Transient dizziness; feeling lightheaded

2.27.2021 – Transient shock luke pains. Not joint pain. More like nerve pain. Still experiencing transient dizziness/ lightheadness.

3.12.2021 – I am still experiencing transient dizziness several times a week.

11.18.2021 – Daily nasal congestion that I was not having. No runny nose just moderate to severe congestion

11.19.2021 – Upper respiratory congestion including ears and sinuss congestion without mucus production

12.19.2021 – Headache. Stuffy sinuses

5.14.2022 – Dizziness

11.13.2022 – Dizziness vertigo

Cardioversion, Atrial flutter and Eructation

4.3.2021 – Numbness right quad

4.20.2021 – Low back spasm

6.27.2021 – Nerve numbness in right quad when standing at length...eventually feeling a heat like sensation from the pinched or compressed nerve

9.25.2021 – Had 2 episodes of A-flutter in one week both requiring electric cardioversion

9.27.2021 – 2 episodes of A-flutter, requiring electric cardioversion

2.14.2022 – Excessive/continual bouts of belching some extra heart beats (irregular pattern) more fatigue than usual Office visit

8.16.2022 – A-fib and A-flutter

Swelling, Pruritus and Injection site pain

3.22.2021 – My arm is just a bit sore.

3.23.2021 – Still just soreness in the arm where the shot was administered.

3.24.2021 – A little soreness in my arm but better than yesterday

4.5.2021 – My shoulder got swollen 1 week after my Covid vaccination and was itchy. Those symptoms lasted about 5 days and now Im back to normal.

4.21.2021 – After getting the second dose on Monday, 4/19 by the evening my arm was very sore, my whole body ached and I had the chills. Most symptoms were gone by Tuesday evening with the exception of a mild sore arm.

Viral upper respiratory tract infection, Head discomfort and Flushing

3.16.2021 – Flushed face that feels like fever but is not

3.17.2021 – Severe chills overnight and all morning, body aches and major joint pain. This morning it felt like my head was in a vice. My knees killing me, couldn't get comfortable etc. As of now, I think the fever is gone, I still have a mild headache and I'm just EXHAUSTED. My vaccine was 29 hrs ago.

6.15.2021 – I had major allergy symptoms last week after returning from an Alabama trip. I got Covid tested late last week and it was negative.

Neck mass, Bone pain and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

1.21.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose, and feel very hot even though no fever

2.10.2021 – Experienced a very bad headache over the weekend. Lasted for a full day. Also experienced chills and fatigue. Occurred Saturday, but was gone on Sunday.

2.11.2021 – Sore throat and sinus congestion

2.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit into shoulder/collarbone/neck. Arm from elbow to neck is a bit sore

2.14.2021 – Pain in neck, collarbone, and down into elbow in the arm of my injection-so not sore injection pain, but a radiating pain.

2.15.2021 – Slight nerve type pain in shoulder/collarbone area, but is greatly improved today!

11.6.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose, fatigue.

9.24.2022 – Sinus drainage and sore throat.

9.26.2022 – Numbness in left arm, hand and left pinky and ring finger. Swollen painful lymph node in left collarbone.

9.27.2022 – Sore throat. Runny nose. Large pliable Lump in collarbone on same side of injection. Numbness is fingers arm on the same side as the injection. Pain in arm collarbone and neck.

9.28.2022 – Have swelling and a large pliable lump in my left collarbone. Numbness in left hand and arm, but this is much better than yesterday.

9.29.2022 – Swollen lump in lymph node in collarbone.

10.1.2022 – Swollen lymph node in collar bone