Their Stories

Chillblains, Rash papular and Vertigo

1.13.2021 – Aches, chills, temp began 24 hr after dose given

1.15.2021 – A few days after each injection I developed tiny red spots beneath the skin on my fingertips. They feel similar to how a tiny splinter feels, and have taken days to a week to go away. Not sure if it's related to the vaccination or not.

2.8.2021 – This has been developing since late Dec but I was diagnosed with chilblains on the fingers of my right hand.

2.15.2021 – My left hand is now developing the symptoms of chilblains, which my right hand started to develop after my initial injection. Maybe it's a coincidence, but not sure.

10.19.2021 – I have increasing vertigo. I experienced similar symptoms weeks after my 2nd dose.

Mammogram, Muscle strain and Quarantine

2.9.2021 – I pulled a muscle in my back. We talked on the phone. He thought it had nothing to do with my vaccine.

3.9.2021 – I had a mammogram 2 weeks after my second vaccine, I have to go in for an MRI and to be further checked. I understand sometimes there is some swelling that occurs. This is what I suspect, since I have never had this happen before, and I am 73.

10.7.2021 – I got my flu shot this morning. I don't usually have any problems. but I am feeling a little "muscle" achy from that, I think.

1.3.2022 – Mild cold, not Covid related. First cold in two years.

4.4.2022 – I had a very mild case of Covid. Stuffy nose, no temperature, no loss of smell, no lingering affects. Tested neg. 10 days after the positive test. Direct exposure to a family member, who didn't know she had it. Quarantined, totally for two weeks.

8.22.2022 – I have some discomfort in my lower back?occasionally, I have a pain, if I turn quickly from the waist. This, so far, is a minor problem, but I will have my doctor check it if it doesn't improve.

Oral herpes, Urticaria and Feeling hot

2.12.2021 – About one week after the first vaccine I developed a herpes bump on the skin between my nose and upper lip. Did not have a fever but my face was hot and red for a few hours. Now, a week later, the situation is resolved. Kind of had cold symptoms too

3.11.2021 – Yesterday a small hive appeared on my cheek and is still there, similar to one on my lip six days after the first vaccine

6.3.2021 – Deep cough. I went to a pulmonologist who changed my maintenance inhaler and it stopped my heavy coughing

11.9.2021 – Congestion, cough

Night sweats, Edema peripheral and Hyperhidrosis

2.16.2021 – Lymph nodes under arm of the injection site are still tender and swollen.

2.17.2021 – Lymph nodes under the arm I received injection still a little swollen and tender, but definitely improving.

8.30.2021 – Lymph nodes on injection side siteunderarm (worst), neck, groin

8.31.2021 – Lymph nodes on the side of injection still swollen and painful. Today, it's mostly just under that arm.

9.1.2021 – Lymph node under arm still tender

9.2.2021 – Lymph node under arm still a but swollen/painful

9.3.2021 – Only slight pain and swelling under the arm of the side I received the injection.

9.4.2021 – Lymph node underarm had gone from painful to uncomfortable. Improving.

2.28.2022 – Trouble breathing. On and off. Felt fine for awhile, but had a bout earlier today. Feeling fine now.

2.28.2022 – Trouble breathing on and off. Nothing so bad that I've gone to an MD or hospital. Not sure it's related. I was having some trouble earlier today, but I feel fine now.

9.16.2022 – I think it's gone away, but I was experiencing some serious hyperhidrosis during the day and some night sweats. No fever just a lot of perspiration while doing very little or absolutely nothing.

9.19.2022 – I've been having a little pain under my arms, I assume lymph nodes. I've experienced this w/ all of my others shotsmuch worse and many morebut this didn't happen straight away and I haven't noticed tenderness elsewhere.

Diverticulitis, Sensitive skin and Throat irritation

3.11.2021 – Scratchy throat

3.13.2021 – Scratchy throat with a bit of cough

3.14.2021 – Scrtachy throat is gone, but there is a mild cough now

6.28.2021 – My diverticulitis inflamation flare-ups have been a little more frequent than is normal. I can just take ibuprofen for it, but thought it was worth reporting that the inflammation has occurred more frequently.

3.29.2022 – Diverticulitis got inflamed again after taking the booster. Comes and goes. This happened w/the first two doses as well. Took about 5-6 months to subside that time. I was prepared with anti-inflammatory then and now.

5.16.2022 – Tired; sensitive skin.

10.19.2022 – Inflammation flare ups have increased. Used to be once, maybe twice, a year. Since getting the first vaccine it's been at least once a month.

Agoraphobia, Post-traumatic stress disorder and Sunburn

4.26.2021 – Severe skin inflammation, gastrointestinal issues, swelling in my fingers, right hand, left foot. Extreme redness and pain to the touch. In-person PCP visit

4.27.2021 – The hardening of my fingertips has grown worse and is extremely painful when i touch anything. I also have regular flare-ups of my foot swelling up like a balloon, combined with the skin feeling as though I have a severe sunburn.

5.9.2021 – I'm feeling much more fatigue than usual, too a high degree. I find I barely have the physical and mental energy to stay active at levels I'm used to.

3.31.2022 – Agoraphobia, PTSD, Severe depression. Primary Physician

Muscle twitching, Tenderness and Edema peripheral

10.14.2021 – My upper lip twitches in the evening. Not sure if it's related to the vaccine? But , it started a few months ago, after my vaccination.

11.11.2021 – Dizziness

11.12.2021 – Under my left arm where I received the shot, I have soreness and pain when lifting the arm. It's also swollen.

11.14.2021 – My armpit is tender and sore underneath the arm that received the shot. Lesser painful than yesterday, but still painful to lift arm.

11.15.2021 – My underarm tenderness and pain is gone today. Hooray.

12.14.2021 – I've had a head cold for the past 5 days.

8.17.2022 – Pain underneath my arms, both armpits

8.18.2022 – Swelling in my armpit area on the arm I received the shot.

8.19.2022 – Swelling in my armpit that I had my shot.

8.21.2022 – Armpit pain and swelling, mild today, better than yesterday

8.22.2022 – Armpit pain and swelling

Muscle fatigue, Muscle tightness and Hypersomnia

1.13.2021 – No place to put this, so I am putting it here. Three days after shot, I felt exhausted and tired. I slept for three hours in afternoon, which I never do.

2.5.2021 – The headache and chills started yesterday, after I filled out the questionaire, about 8 hours after getting the shot.

2.6.2021 – The muscle or body aches lasted about 24 hrs after it started, which was about 8 hrs after getting the 2nd shot. The headache is now gone, lasting about 30 hrs.

2.9.2021 – My legs ache and I just wanted to and did sleep a lot today during the day.

2.10.2021 – Leg muscles ache and had to sleep an hour in am and two hrs in afternoon - was just exhausted and sleepy. Better than yesterday, though.

3.19.2021 – Something noticed: my legs (calves) have been tired/sore since shot #2. Not note before as a symptom-someone said there could be correlation. Maybe no correlation. I notice it generally, but every few days, its like I just climbed many steps. ???

5.6.2021 – 3 wks ago, for 3 days, felt exhausted. On day 2, just slept a lot. Person I knew in their 70s, before the shots, caught covid and symptom exhaustion. I dont know if I was exposed to the virus and the shot helped me fight it OR just a 3-day b

10.28.2021 – Legs are very sore, tired. Shoulders, upper neck tight.

5.20.2022 – The day of the shot, chest and back muscles sore and slight headache. The next day, I felt bad - achy all over & rested all day, sleeping for hours in the afternoon. Second day after shot, felt better, but legs ached! Could perform light daily activ

Implantable cardiac monitor insertion, Atrial fibrillation and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

3.5.2021 – About 25-36 hours after injection began with sever chills and fevers between 102.5 & 103.4 while taking 400 mg ibuprofen as directed on bottle. Headache and dizziness during that timeframe.

3.16.2021 – Itching and headache

4.3.2021 – Itchy all over. Moderate.

4.27.2021 – Severe headache. Heartburn. Body aches. Sore throat. Coughing. Sinus drainage.

6.29.2021 – Heart palpitations, Afib: loop monitor surgical procedure to record intermittent episodes. PCP visit, Cardiologist visits & tests. Loop monitor advised.

3.30.2022 – Shortness of breath. Heart palpitations. Fatigue. Drs appointments. Diagnostic tests. Newly added prescriptions.

Blood donor, Peripheral swelling and Asthenia

3.15.2021 – I felt really good this morning, so I went to a Red Cross blood drive and donated blood. Ive been a bit weak since then. Have no idea whether thats solely because I have blood or because I gave blood so soon after the vaccine.

4.7.2021 – I didn't get the check-in on the day I got the shot or the day after (I got my second shot on Monday; today is Wednesday). I started feeling unwell (achy, nauseated) on Monday evening, and I felt joint pain, achy, and tired all day Tuesday. But today I'm good (except for a moderately sore arm).

10.8.2022 – Since the latest booster (Thursday), my arm has been swollen and I've been fatigued. Nothing horrible, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

Blepharospasm, Bone pain and Cold sweat

3.21.2021 – Day 8 my left arm started hurting and day 9 my arm had large red welps and hot and itchy like crazy. Day 10 welps from elbow to shoulder then moved up my neck towards collar bone. Left eye was twitching and still is.

4.8.2021 – I have severe osteoporosis. My back is spasms bad.

4.10.2021 – Cold sweat and light headedness

4.12.2021 – My back is still spasmodic. Very sleepy and feeling lack of oxygen.

4.19.2021 – Weakness and bone pain. I would like to know the effects on muscle and bone and joint from the vaccine and if that was researched in the clinical trials?

4.26.2021 – A little short of Breath and chest discomfort after walking

5.10.2021 – Sporadic headaches that feel like pressure building along with fatigue started last week.

Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid arthritis and Pain of skin

2.5.2021 – My skin hurt, on my arms especially. I am newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia this shot seemed to amplify the symptoms.

2.6.2021 – My skin still hurts, but not as bad as yesterday.

2.7.2021 – It feels like it just enhanced my already RA symptoms and my migraine is trying to start.

2.9.2021 – I'm experiencing my RA symptoms, still really stiff but getting better each day.

2.10.2021 – The shot triggered a light migraine so I'm dealing with that now. Otherwise doing good.

Chest discomfort, Throat irritation and Sneezing

4.12.2021 – I feel like I am coming down with a cold. I have a sick dependent in my household who appears to have a common cold

4.13.2021 – I have cold symptoms, scratchy throat and nasal congestion

4.14.2021 – Cold symptoms-congestion and sneezing

4.21.2021 – I have have a cold, cough and throat soreness for over a week. I do not think its related to the vaccine as I had a sick dependent. I did go get a COVID PCR test just in case. Awaiting results

7.28.2021 – Cough, congestion, chest tightness

Procedural pain, Crohn's disease and Back disorder

11.9.2021 – Severe back pain where I previously had back surgery. Feels like I had back surgery today.

11.11.2021 – After getting the vaccine, my back, where I've had 4 surgeries on, felt like I just had surgery the day after my shot. The following day, it felt like I had surgery about two weeks ago and today it feels like I had surgery about a month ago.

11.12.2021 – Back pain related to vaccine mild now

11.13.2021 – My back where I had surgery in the past is still just a little off from normal for me.

11.22.2021 – Fatigue and burning feet. Both originally from long covid that nearly resolved have worsened since vaccination.

12.6.2021 – Lymph node pain in my neck possibly long covid related

12.13.2021 – Brain fog and neuropathy, originating from long covid but possibly made worse by vaccine.

10.13.2022 – Exacerbation of Crohn's disease? abdominal pain, diarrhea

Restlessness, Heart rate increased and Decreased appetite

3.22.2021 – After checkin yesterday 3/21: heart rate increases with position changes, hypertension to 170/90 requiring additional lisinopril x2 and 3 low dose aspirin, moderate right and left temporal headaches, muffled hearing for about 20 minutes, numbness in fingers of right hand and in fingers to above wrist on left, loss of appetite and restlessness and generalized discomfort despite frequent repositioning in attempts to find positions of comfort

4.17.2021 – Mild pain at injection site

Skin burning sensation, Disorientation and Pain of skin

4.9.2021 – Had hot feeling in face and feet, light headed, weakness, shaking, feeling of general malaise.

4.12.2021 – Yesterday I had a headache and diarrhea last night. But the last of it is gone.

4.13.2021 – Had diarrhea again last night.

4.15.2021 – This experience for first shot has been miserable, Ive missed a week of work which I cant afford. I dont think Ill be getting the 2nd shot after this. Phone call

4.30.2021 – My skin felt sensitive to the touch. My eyes also hurt last night.

5.1.2021 – Last night the aches did return along with the nausea. Still feel a bit out of it today, but its otherwise fine.

5.5.2021 – Just to add to muscle and body aches that its mostly in my lower back.

5.6.2021 – Feeling better than the last two days. Nausea is gone. Cramps in back are mild. It might be my period. Dont know. Messaged my doctor who said the nausea may be the vaccine, but not sure. Its fine today so Im not going to worry unless it returns. Also a little disoriented, which may be my anxiety.

10.31.2021 – Sensitive skin, I woke up at 4 am to the worst body aches of my life and my skin felt like after you get spanked. It was uncomfortable to lay down. Felt like a first degree burn, but there was no rash or anything.

11.2.2021 – I have a bruise where I got my shot that's about it. But my temp did get to 100.7 yesterday.

11.3.2021 – Cramps in my back, could be my uterus is activated due to my immune system.

11.4.2021 – Cramps in lower back. Both probably have to do with birth control I'm taking not the shot. Just thought I'd report it.

11.5.2021 – Cramps in my lower back. Not sure what's going on or if this is related to birth control or covid

11.6.2021 – I'm pretty sure it's a stomach bug not covid.

10.1.2022 – Feel out of it and tingly.

10.2.2022 – Bones in fingers hurt. My arm hurt more than I remember the Pfizer booster hurting, but Moderna was bigger than my last Pfizer.

10.3.2022 – Most of these symptoms happened last night.

Norovirus infection, Injection site discoloration and Skin discoloration

3.27.2021 – No chest pressure like last time. Black and blue at the injection site (hit blood vessel?) I feel great compared to 1st vaccine! Not tired and no nausea! I can move my arm over my shoulder.

3.28.2021 – Just black and blue from hitting a little blood vessel. Looks worse than it is.

3.29.2021 – Arm is still black and blue

3.30.2021 – Arm is still black blue purple and green. No problem.

3.31.2021 – Purple & green arm still - no problems

4.2.2021 – Purple and green upper arm at injection site and around it

6.27.2021 – Norovirus 2

3.31.2022 – Covid

Eye disorder, Arrhythmia and Atrial fibrillation

3.7.2021 – Dry mouth

3.9.2021 – Below my shot, I woke up with muscle pain and weakness but, just for an hour or so.

3.11.2021 – Still my forearm

3.12.2021 – Still in right forearm

3.30.2021 – Eye distortion and pain in right eye. Neck ache

3.31.2021 – Extremely swollen lymph nodes

4.1.2021 – Lymph node swelling

4.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

4.4.2021 – I still have very swollen lymph nodes

4.26.2021 – My right eye is giving me major problems. Im now under the care of a retina specialist.

6.29.2021 – Heart arrhythmia

12.26.2021 – I have a cold

1.2.2022 – Sever sore throat and runny nose

1.9.2022 – Afib

3.6.2022 – AFIB Heart Arrhythmia

Eye disorder, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Ear congestion

3.2.2021 – red itchy swollen and hot at the injection site- started on the evening of day 7 and lasted about 24 hours. In addition had back pain starting on day 6 and lasting for 3 days.

3.31.2021 – Muscle pain in back

5.8.2022 – Headache-upper respiratory congestion including eyes and ears, slight chest congestion

5.12.2022 – Headache fever runny nose sore throat chest congestion general feeling of unwellness cough

5.22.2022 – Stuffy head headache sore throat itchy watery eyes sinus pain fatigue bodyaches

5.29.2022 – Digestive- cramps- increased coughing

7.14.2022 – Digestive issues, headaches for about three weeks after recovering from covid- and extreme exhaustion on occasion.

Immune system disorder, Injection site warmth and Injection site pain

2.27.2021 – The vaccine was given too high up on my arm, actually in my shoulder. Theirs was the most painful shot I have ever had . After the vaccine the person administered it said she could not put the needle in all the way. I talked to my brother who is a medical doctor and he said she hit the bone. I could also feel the cold liquid going into my arm. I still have pain in my arm. I am hoping I receive all of the vaccine.

9.27.2022 – After all 6 of my vaccines I experience fatigue, fever, chills, headache, sore arm, headache, red and warm to touch arm where the vaccine was administered. My immune system is loud and obnoxious.

Electric shock sensation, Intervertebral disc protrusion and Somnolence

3.22.2021 – I fell & injured my back.

3.23.2021 – Back still hurts from fall.

4.7.2021 – Intermittent Tingling in left foot, left hand.

4.27.2021 – Random headache that feels like getting zapped, it travels across my head, doesn't linger.

10.5.2021 – Slipped discs in my spine, not Covid related, just age. MRI

7.25.2022 – Tested Covid positive on July 13, 2022. GI upset, headaches, nausea, sore throat, cough, ear ache, diarrhea, brain fog, body aches. Giant forceful sneezes. Sleepy.

Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

3.18.2021 – Menstruated off cycle

3.19.2021 – Heavy Offcycle Menstural Bleeding

4.5.2021 – Heavy menstural bleeding In clinic with provider, bloodwork drawn

9.15.2021 – Diarrhea 4 days straight, super tired, headache for 5 days. Husband tested + for Covid 19 on Aug 24 ~ 1st symptoms 8/16/21 Hes vaccinated since March 2021 w/J&J He was advised by the Massachusetts Covid Response team his quarantine ends 8/31/21. I tested negative 4 times during my husbands outbreak.

Abortion spontaneous, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

3.6.2021 – I forgot to mention yesterday that immediately after the injection and once or twice yesterday the fingers on the injection arm went a bit numb and/or tingled. It didnt last long and I havent felt that today.

3.7.2021 – Very mild tingling in small areas of the body.

5.2.2021 – Some sort of muscle or joint pain in the hand of the arm that I got both shots in. Pretty sure its from laptop use but I didnt have it before the vaccine.

5.15.2021 – Numbness and tingling in toes. Thinking its connected to a pinched nerve but a bit concerning anyway.

10.9.2021 – Arthritic type finger pain in index finger on the right arm where I got both shots. Miscarriage but that was months after receiving the 2nd dose. Probably neither are related to the vaccine but I'm including them because research is still so new. In office visit

Pallor, Ocular discomfort and Musculoskeletal discomfort

2.5.2021 – Oddly enough, Ive had no reactions or symptoms until todayone week after my first immunizationthat I experienced injection site symptoms. Most impressive is the white welt as well as redness, itching and new muscular discomfort.

2.12.2021 – Achey body, low-level fatigue, GI upset, drippy nose. It feels like I just have a little virus, and Im not at all sure it is likely that it is related to the vaccination. I sure wish I knew. I only had vaccination site sx for several days, 7 days

2.26.2021 – Neck and eye socket discomfort

2.27.2021 – One episode of shaking chills.

2.28.2021 – Shaky legs with fatigue. But able to finally get things done!

3.1.2021 – Pale. Lightheaded. Eye socket soreness. Occasional cough.

3.2.2021 – A little lightheadedness and kinda weak legs, But I was finally able to get out for a nice walk without any untoward effects. In fact, it felt pretty good!

3.3.2021 – Weak, lightheaded, generally feel ill and super-fatigued. Not at all myself.

3.4.2021 – Im muuuuch better!

3.5.2021 – Lightheaded

2.26.2022 – Intermittent cramps and diarrhea, probably completely unrelated to Covid vaccine

Respiratory disorder, Anosmia and Influenza

1.31.2022 – Mild sore throat, slight loss of smell. Wife and child both tested positive for COVID, I tested negative repeatedly.

5.2.2022 – Slight persistent sore throat/cold symptoms, and family tested positive for COVID. I tested multiple times, both PCR and rapid tests, never tested positive myself.

11.3.2022 – General cold/flu symptoms, sore throat, congestion. Nothing too serious, but typical seasonal respiratory illness symptoms.

Ligament pain, Tendon pain and Hypotension

2.28.2021 – Arm vaccinated has been itching for several days on inside of elbow. Not sure if related. No rash just very itchy.

3.1.2021 – Arm is just a little itchy near elbow

3.2.2021 – Only slight itching on inner arm near elbow and little bit tired today

3.22.2021 – Low blood pressure maybe not related.

3.27.2021 – Lower blood pressure but may not be related

4.17.2021 – Nausea several days but not sure of the cause.

9.20.2021 – Muscle or tendon/ligament (?) pain in my left foot and ankle. Have had since about July.

Paranasal sinus inflammation, Aphasia and Lymphadenitis

4.1.2021 – Fatigue and my body is achy

4.22.2021 – Body Aches, headaches, stuffy nose and sore throat. Inflamed sinuses and lymph nodes. And a cough. (Think its a sinus infection though)

4.29.2021 – Back aches and muscle aches have been slowly getting worse. Not all the time

5.20.2021 – Period is still very heavy and I have Had almost no days without it in the last 6 weeks.

4.9.2022 – Foggy memory/more forgetful of common words and things. I also Tested positive for Covid.

Epinephrine increased, Pelvic pain and Nervousness

3.29.2021 – Pelvic pain

4.24.2021 – Sore, dry throat, everything tastes weird

4.25.2021 – Everythings tastes weird

4.27.2021 – Everything tested weird

4.28.2021 – Food tastes weird

5.5.2021 – Upset stomach

5.12.2021 – Stomach feels like its on fire. Major feelings of anxiety, like I want to get out of my skin, like I just had a shot of adrenaline.

5.19.2021 – Ive lost my sense of taste, Im exhausted all the and constant sore. Last 2 days left kidneys severe pain.

5.28.2021 – Lower back pain, extremely tired, sore, dry throat

7.21.2021 – Sore throat, body aches, fever of 103 degrees, no appetite, headache, chills, heavy sweats, dizziness, glands in throat sore and aching, inside ears hurt

10.20.2021 – I get feverish at times and sweat. I don't have to exert myself. I get dizzy a lot. I don't feel the same as I did before. I have al almost constant sore throat.

5.17.2022 – Hot sweats, achy joints, no appetite, dizziness, lack of strength, fuzzy eyesight,

5.24.2022 – My joints are aching when I get up in the morning

5.31.2022 – Headache, body aches, joint pains, very sick to my stomach. Fever of 102. Very poor appetite. My skin is hot. Shakey. I feel weird. Lots of anxiety. 101 pulse rate. 136/96 BP.

6.7.2022 – Fever of 102, headache, joint and body aches, lower back ache, very shakey, lightheaded, no appetite

6.14.2022 – Achiness, fatigue, headache

8.2.2022 – I got covid

11.3.2022 – Severe depression

IgA nephropathy, Vasculitis and Injection site mass

2.4.2021 – 10 days in, developed large lump and huge, warm red rash at injection site. My face would get hot and flushed, but no fever. Brain fog, restless sleep and headaches. 5 days after side effects appeard, most symtoms have passed.

3.16.2021 – Hives/vascultis on lower limbs, on set 5/5/21.

3.23.2021 – Reoccuring vasculitis of lower limbs. Sinus congestion and headaches.

3.30.2021 – reoccuring vasculitis, sinus infection

4.6.2021 – Coninued inlammatory conditions. Reoccuring leukocytoclastic vasculitis of the lower limbs and sinusitis

2.23.2022 – Diagnosed with IGA Nephropothy which is believed to be triggered by the vaccine. I was not symptomatic prior to receiving the vaccine.

Hypertension

1.25.2021 – After my first injection my blood pressure spiked. I went to the emergency department and my pressure was 165/105. The only that changed is that I had the injection. I had my yearly physical a couple months prior and all was well. I do have high blood pressure and I am on medication for this. As of now my doctor has doubled my dose. As of today my blood pressure is 155/96. I dont know if the two are related.

2.1.2021 – Continuing to battle with my blood pressure. I did see my doctor concerning this. As of now still same issue as reported earlier.