Their Stories

Muscular weakness, Tremor and Diarrhea

3.2.2021 – Chills and quivering off and on for 4-5 days

3.9.2021 – Intermittent chills. No apparent fever or other symptoms.

3.17.2021 – The intermittent chills are less frequent but still occur. The extreme fatigue continues but is manageable with afternoon naps.

10.1.2021 – I received the booster shot on Monday and Tuesday morning had a sore arm but Tylenol took care of that. No other symptoms.

11.1.2021 – Weak muscles in legs

12.28.2021 – Cold, congested, sore throat, chills, diarrhea, fatigue . No fever In contact four days ago with two year old grandson who tested positive for Covid. His vac.family and my vac. family continue to do rapid testing but no one else has Covid. (??)

Fear of falling, Dyspnea exertional and Heart rate increased

3.13.2021 – 2/27 got Moderna arm and4-5 days later bad shortness of breath. Didnt connect shortness of breath with vac til 3/12...Went to dr 3/9 and she had me get lung X-ray, clean and get ekg 14 day monitor. Dont have yet. Could this be Moderna related?

3.20.2021 – Shortness of breath!! Getting pulmonary test and EKG monitor. Is this common after first shot? Getting covid test 3/23

3.27.2021 – Have not gotten 2nd vac....I believe the first shot is responsible for extreme shortness of breath....Is it possible....or do you even read these comments?

4.3.2021 – Shortness of breath light headed heart bpm jumps to 110 if do any strenuous like empty cat litter box and take outside to garbage. Heart races light headed swear fear of falling so I rest

5.22.2021 – Shortness of breath with minimal exertion and heart rate jumps 110+. Stress test with nuclear and ekg meg....pulmonary test neg....not gotten 2nd Vaccine shot til know cause....BTW does anyone actually read this?????? Kaiser Doctors

Low carbohydrate diet, Muscle rigidity and Muscle tightness

6.6.2021 – I have been having muscle spasms in my legs at night. Similar to Charlie horses. It tightens the back of my calf and pulls my foot up. I have been on a low carb diet since March 01. I assumed it might be diet related. But thought i would report it

7.26.2021 – I get muscle spasms at night, mostly my calves and feet. More stiff and rigid than a charlie horse. Can't pinpoint the cause, tried various supplments. I am eating a regular diet, just can't figure it out. sharing in case others commented.

10.24.2021 – Leg and foot cramps, especially at night and spasms Primary care

Dreamy state, Scab and Arthropod bite

4.13.2021 – Throbbing headache & rapid heartbeat

4.14.2021 – Chasing dreams

5.9.2021 – Dry mouth

8.8.2021 – When I get a bug bite in years past I could put some cream on the bite & it would disappear in few days but Ive noticed my bug bites appear on my skin and turn into small scabs and last for three weeks.

5.9.2022 – Dizziness for 5 hrs per day. Rapid heartbeat & light headedness. Takes me 5 hrs from waking up to feel stable.

5.16.2022 – Headache dizzy at times weak no energy

5.21.2022 – Weakness & light headed no energy

6.5.2022 – Unstable headache no energy

Bradykinesia, Odynophagia and Middle insomnia

2.11.2021 – Just when I woke up

2.12.2021 – Woke up diaphoretic & warmer than usual

2.23.2021 – Itching arm at site injection 8 days out

3.2.2021 – Extremely tired several days even after sleeping 7-9 hrs

3.10.2021 – Itching was 2 different times & lasted just a few minutes

3.12.2021 – Actually I feel like Im in a fog and moving in slo mo

3.13.2021 – Tired around 3-330 yawning for about 10mins non stop each day since first dhot

3.14.2021 – Much better in general no fatigue at all today

3.15.2021 – Good today

3.23.2021 – Woke up during night 3 nights in row 3/18, 3/19 & 3/20 with a headache 1 extra strength Tylenol take each time easy to go back to sleep and no HA when waking in am

3.30.2021 – Extreme tiredness with yawning even within 1-2 hrs of waking. Some days I have to push myself to accomplish things such dusting or vacuuming.Some days I do nothing which is not like me

4.6.2021 – Sore throat when swallowing lymphs do not feel enlarge no rednessStill tired must push myself to get things done such as dusting & vacuuming I feel drained of energy most days than not

4.13.2021 – My tiredness is improving. I dont feel total exhaustion just occasionally. I feel I dont have to push myself to get things accomplished. Im feeling more like myself.

6.10.2021 – Periods of tiredness eg walking up just 5 steps & getting winded. Yawning and sense of being tired within 2 hrs of waking in am.Maybe 1-2 times a week and nothing somevweeks

9.11.2021 – Periodic lethargy

1.11.2022 – More tired yet able to push through

3.5.2022 – I am getting very tired again. I have started to manage my time differently similar to last late spring & early summer. I have NOT felt totally exhausted because I am aware of the onset of this fatigue and back off and rest. I have not napped yet

Ovarian mass, Spinal pain and Injection site nodule

3.5.2021 – Injection site is extreamly hot. Doctor visit

3.6.2021 – Mild vertigo today and i forgot to mention yesterday.

3.7.2021 – Did i say itching. The injection site ITCHES. I want to chew my arm off because it hurts to scratch that swollen HOT knot that if i have said it yet ITCHES!!! Ask the pharmacist if cortisone 10 could be used because it ITCHES!!!

3.8.2021 – Injection site still HOT.

3.10.2021 – Arm is still warm. No longer hot but still warm. Not knot or pain. Itching and warm

3.31.2021 – Left side back numb sensation Regular in person visit

4.7.2021 – Headache stuffy runny nose watery eyes light cough could be allergies though

4.14.2021 – Lump on my overyStuffy nose Sore throat CT scan and future appointment with gynecologist for further diagnosis

6.3.2021 – Joint pain , feet swelling, intestinal problems arm sensitivity and pain Doc visit

9.1.2021 – Arm aches. Spine pain.

Iron deficiency anemia, Heart rate irregular and Feeling hot

1.17.2021 – Really warm feeling, but no fever, have checked temp several times.

1.18.2021 – Have COVID from husband. He tested positive on Friday. Myself & children started fevers, cough, body aches, fatigue & some shortness of breath for myself yesterday.

1.19.2021 – COVID positive, cough

2.4.2021 – Joint aches, headache, fatigue

2.17.2021 – Soreness in arm

8.12.2021 – Iron deficiency anemia

2.13.2022 – Irregular heartbeat has gotten worse

4.29.2022 – Frequent PVC's have increased majorly & fixing to have Ventricular Ablation to correct it. I feel it's more from having COVID vs the Vaccine tho. I had caught COVID between shot #1 & shot #2 in 2021 and that's when it started getting worse. Surgery scheduled for May 12th

Pulmonary embolism, Pneumonia and Rash

3.31.2022 – Skin rash on various parts of my body Office visit to my dermatologist

6.17.2022 – Contracted Covid-19 while on vacation in Israel. I had my 2nd booster, 4 in total , shots just 4 weeks prior to travel- Israel required that most recent shot be within 6 mnths and my first booster was administered more than 6 mnths prior

8.12.2022 – I contracted covid followed by Pneumonia followed by pulmonary emboli. I have no prior history of either and was in good health. After 2 Moderna shots and 2 boosters, I am thinking very carefully before having ANY further Covid vaccines.

11.11.2022 – Pneumonia and pulmonary embolisms in both lungs

Mouth ulceration, Lymphadenitis and Sleep disorder

1.3.2021 – Forgot to reprot that I took Tylenol 500mg × 2 on 12/31/2020 before going to bed

1.6.2021 – The ache is at the armpit of the side receives the shot.

1.29.2021 – Started to feel pain last night and woke up for a few times. More painful this morning, check temp was 98.x, started feels chill around 9am. Takes 2 tab. of Motrin after lunch and feels much better now.

1.30.2021 – The headache is partially resolved by tylenol

2.11.2021 – Oral ulcer

7.29.2021 – About 2 months ago, my friend's son was sick, with sneezing and fever. My daughter got sick after playing with him. I also had symptoms including sneezing, congestion, and headache, but no fever.

11.10.2021 – Armpit pain on the injection side, probably caused by axillary lymphadenitis

Atrial fibrillation, Oral herpes and Injection site rash

1.24.2021 – I developed a cold sore on my lip..don't know if it's related.

1.25.2021 – just the cold sore on my lip that I mentioned yesterday

2.4.2021 – Red rash appeared at injection site about a week after my shot. Lasted 2 days . Not painful or itchy.

3.18.2021 – Diarrhea and feeling achy.

7.11.2022 – Atrial fibrillation Visit to heart doctor and prescription for a blood thinner

10.7.2022 – I felt very tired and achy the day after my booster shot, but I was back to normal the next day

Ear congestion, Infection and Asthma

1.6.2021 – Had significant sinus and ear congestion several hours after receiving the vaccine

1.8.2021 – Sinus congestion but most likely related to sinus/allergies

1.9.2021 – Sore throat, sinus congestion

1.11.2021 – Sinus congestion

1.29.2021 – Allergies

1.30.2021 – Stuffy nose but have allergies

2.1.2021 – Allergies w nasal congestion

2.14.2021 – Congestion but possibly allergies

3.12.2021 – Coughing, malaise , dizziness

5.2.2021 – Congestion, ear aches, fatigue but possibly allergies

11.21.2022 – Allergy/asthma/infection treated with steroids and antibiotics. Tested negative for Covid and pneumonia.

Breast swelling, Injection site discomfort and Breast pain

2.18.2021 – Injection sight was slightly sore when I rubbed it, but no pain.

2.19.2021 – Slight pain and wee bit of swelling on the outside of my right breast for several days; then it was gone.

10.9.2021 – Booster shot symptoms. Injection site sore. Extreme fatigue 2.5 days. Day 3, woke feeling good then early afternoon extremely fatigue swept my body. Day 4, all well & good.

6.26.2022 – Have Covid-19 for the last 3 days; that includes today. Planning to go to doctor tomorrow.

Heavy menstrual bleeding, Hypersensitivity and Heart rate increased

3.6.2021 – If I talk too long, have to stop as I feel I cant catch my breath.

3.7.2021 – Still cant talk to long without having to stop talking and rest voice. Talking too long makes me feel like I have to stop talking to catch my breath. Oxygen levels good though.

3.10.2021 – Still having problems with catching breath if I talk to long.

3.26.2021 – Tired

3.31.2021 – Glands starting to feel swollen, throat getting scratchy

4.1.2021 – Exhaustion, too hard too talk, scratchy throat. Swollen glands behind ears.

4.2.2021 – Glands behind ears are swollen, hard times talking, scratchy throat, fast heart beat when at rest

4.4.2021 – Swollen gland behind ears almost back to normal

4.5.2021 – Still cant talk for long periods of time without coughing

5.12.2021 – Heavy period with cramps and bad allergies ( both worse than normal).

Arthritis, Limb discomfort and Arthralgia

5.6.2021 – My Arthritis, I am assuming, had really kicked up since my second shot. I figured I would wait two weeks before complaining, but my left arm is still in discomfort. Almost constantly hurting even though Im taking Tylenol.

5.12.2021 – This injection really kicked up my arthritis in my left elbow and left shoulder blade. Primary care physician

5.28.2021 – My arthritis was really good exasperated once I received my second COVID-19 shot. I am using Tylenol and Aspercreme, but the symptoms are not going away. Yesterday my right knee started hurting.

7.14.2021 – I appear to be catching a cold. Running nose but no fever with congestion.

Lymphadenopathy

8.12.2021 – Feels like I have a swollen lymph node right above my collar bone. Not causing any pain.

8.13.2021 – Swollen lymph node on collar bone about the size of a marble since receiving injection. Has gotten smaller since yesterday. Not experiencing any pain associated with swollen lymph node as of now.

8.14.2021 – Still have the swollen lymph node. About the size of a marble, sitting on my collar bone.

8.15.2021 – Still have the swollen lymph node

8.16.2021 – Still have the swollen lymph node.

8.17.2021 – Swollen lymph node still there

8.18.2021 – Swollen lymph node.

Rectal discharge, Injection site urticaria and Hypersensitivity

3.25.2021 – Hives from injection site down the arm from days 8-10. Used Cortisone cream on the 10th day which seemed to calm the area. Diminished on day 11 and gone by day 12.

4.2.2021 – Exposed to poison ivy on 3/27, rash went systemic. Saw doctor on 3/31 and received a steriod shot; no pills as Im due for 2nd coved vac on 4/9. Taking Benadryl and Zyrtec to manage itching. Very fatigued. Dr said I was reacting as if Ive had Co

4.15.2021 – Had hives on the arm below the injection site (same place as from first injection)

4.16.2021 – Colon discharge that is clear phlegm/mucus

7.11.2021 – Injection arm continues to be sore - elbow pain, and cannot stretch my arm out fully.

Limb injury, Joint range of motion decreased and Mobility decreased

10.12.2022 – After flu shot on left arm9/20/22 I had very mild arm discomfort.I had vomiting after arm sore on day 2 started last 3 days 9/27/22 Moderna shot#1.After 10/7/22 Pneumonia vaccine#23 in my left arm I have excruciatingly shoulder &arm pain 6 days

10.26.2022 – My left arm is still hurting alot..Limited range of motion .Went to urgent care on 10/25.They prescribed Napoxin sodium n flexoril.I have never had injury to my shoulder or pain on my shoulder until the immunization shot on 10/7 since that when it be Urgent care 10/25 PCP set for11/9

11.1.2022 – My left shoulder range of motion limited and sore.pretty much same as last week. Appt on 11/9/22 with my PCP

General anesthesia, Somnolence and Brain fog

12.27.2020 – I am a Covid19 long hauler. The lingering symptoms such SOB, fatigue, lack of taste, and chest pressure, have NOT worsened after getting vaccinated. Also, the initial pain in my atm near injection site has gone away.

12.28.2020 – The fatigue and mild body aches are typical of the lingering Covid19 symptoms.

1.17.2021 – Sore throat, did not have fever but felt "hot

2.4.2021 – More body aches. Yesterday, felt a lot of pressure in chest and shortness of breath. Shoveled snow night before last. That probably caused the SOB and chest pain.

2.18.2021 – I have a burning skin rash on mainl on my neck but also other parts of my body. Have a headache. Also, 2 days ago, had sore throat and tight feeling in my chest.

4.14.2021 – Diareah and coughing.

7.11.2022 – I have long hauler's Covid 19 symptoms. Therefore, the body aches, fatigue, and brain fog is probably due to COVID-19 rather than the vaccine booster

7.19.2022 – Yesterday, I experienced body aches and extreme fatigue. Woke up 7AM and became exhausted at 2PM and slept until 5:45PM, ate light dinner, still tired. Slept from 11PM until 7AM this morning.

Chest pain, Myalgia and Arthralgia

3.9.2021 – I feel the pain in both arms, achy in my shoulders and arms. Want to let tou know i have not drivenn a car for about 2 months because of staying home for covid. Not sure if thg hat might affect the muscle aches in arms,shoulders.

3.11.2021 – I suffer from muscle aches even before the shot.

4.5.2021 – I realized i am getting an occasional headache. They feel just like the headache i got after the second shot. However they are not as painful and do not last as long.

6.29.2021 – Chest pains

4.1.2022 – Fever dull headaches. So tested for covid with at home kit negative. Then tested again using doctors kit still negative. Never found out what caused this. P.S do you want to know about my chrinic health problems or just those unrelated to them.

Vulvovaginal swelling, Exostosis and Nerve injury

4.15.2021 – My vagina, girl parts swelled up! Im not joking. I also got a heel spur feeling in the same foot after both shots.

4.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes . Neck and under arm on injection site. Worried.

4.17.2021 – I feel like this shot is careening me through a car wreck and Im picking up symptoms Along the way. On day two I was sure I needed the hospital. Today I have neck and joint pain. I have brain fog/ heaviness and Im exhausted.Im also crying a lot. No, Im not normally like that . I feel like my body hates me.

4.19.2021 – Super foggy.

5.5.2021 – After shot 1 I had heel spur/ numbness. It subsided but after shot 2 it came back. I also have pins needles on my right toes. I talked to my doctor because its been 3 weeks. Its still persisting. Im very sensitive to all meds.

5.20.2021 – My toes are still a little pins and needles and my heel is still pins needles. Its not better. The toes are at least better.

11.8.2021 – My thumb has been numb since I got the shot. Also my right palm. Just the heel of my palm. I had similar side effects like that last time.

4.26.2022 – Toes are numb on one foot. Same as last time

5.24.2022 – Fever, body aches, chills,

11.27.2022 – I should have mentioned thst after my flu shot I had nerve damage on my ring finger of my left hand. It's all pins and needles! It's still bad.

Gastrointestinal disorder, Hypersensitivity and Abdominal discomfort

2.7.2021 – Got chills and allegry symptoms over night. Appear enviroment and work related, Not vaccine related.Temporary.... 12 hrs very uncomfortable, tapering down aprrox 36 hours....

2.20.2021 – Abdominal and chest issues Dr Office visit....

3.1.2021 – Appatently Unrelated to Covid or vaccine. Upper abdominal issues... as yet undetermined. Dr appointment and follow tests up tests

12.6.2021 – Diarrhea..... probably not related. Out of country past month (Mexico)

Muscle twitching, Paresthesia and Arthralgia

3.18.2021 – No

4.8.2021 – Worsening pain in left shoulder, (pain/ache previously only occasional and mild due to unrelated shoulder injuries in past). Also left and right upper arm aches. Assumed in late March and early April it was due to overuse as grocery cashier.

4.15.2021 – Left hand tingling slightly in last 30 minutes.. Got shot 4 hours ago on left side like first one

5.27.2021 – Many achy joints, shifting abdominal twinges, dry cough

7.15.2021 – Bad summer cold that is lingering....hacking.cough, runny nose

Negativism, Personality change and Increased tendency to bruise

3.9.2021 – Vertigo

3.21.2021 – Fatigued

4.4.2021 – I didnt think to mention it as a possible side effect but over the last few weeks every little bump at work has cause dark purple bruises like blood under the skin. Within a few days they go away. This is completely new to me

6.6.2021 – Fatigue headaches and bruising very easily and they are big purple splotches like blood under the skin.

11.30.2021 – Cough and cold sores

12.3.2021 – Anger issues and negativity wasn't sure it was related on the first dose but after the flu shot and then COVID booster my personality changed a whole lot, everyone notices and tries to figure out what's wrong.

Otitis media acute, Ear tube insertion and Tympanic membrane perforation

1.16.2021 – Enlarged tender axillary lymph nodes same side as injection

1.22.2021 – Have had some submandibular gland swelling on the same side as my vaccine

9.3.2021 – Lymphadenopathy in the axillary and cervical nodes ipsilateral to injection

9.10.2021 – Nasal congestion, rhinorrhea

9.17.2021 – Occasional tingling in fingers.

9.22.2021 – Upper respiratory infection, acute otitis media, ruptured tympanic membrane

3.2.2022 – Chronic sore throat Middle ear effusion on the left requiring ear tube placement Chronic cough

Lymphadenitis, Ear discomfort and Swelling

3.7.2021 – Axillary lymph node swelling and tenderness same side as injection

3.8.2021 – Axillary lymph node swelling and tenderness on the side of injection site

3.9.2021 – Axillary lymph node swelling and tenderness slightly less

3.10.2021 – Axillary lymph nodes mild inflammation and swelling

3.11.2021 – Axillary lymph node swelling and tenderness

3.12.2021 – Mild left axillary lymph node swelling and tenderness

12.5.2021 – Right axillary lymph node swelling

12.6.2021 – Mild axillary lymph node tenderness

6.5.2022 – Sore throat, full ears, stuffy nose, fever, aches

12.23.2022 – L axillary and L sub clavicular lymph node swelling

12.24.2022 – L axillary and L sub clavicular swollen nodes

12.25.2022 – Mild L axillary and L sub clavicular swelling

12.26.2022 – Mild L axillary and mild L sub clavicular swelling

Disorganised speech, Hypoesthesia and Chills

1.25.2021 – About 20 minutes after the injection, I became very dizzy. This increased significantly and then I started feeling as if my jaw and lower part of my face were numb. I had trouble articulating my words and ended up going to the ER . After about 2 hours the symptoms decreased and I was released and sent home. I had no external swelling of my glands or tongue with the jaw tightening and numbness.

2.23.2021 – Day after receiving second dose, had small fever and chills with a headache. Went away the following day.

Paresthesia oral, Heart rate increased and Palpitations

3.24.2021 – Mild increase in heart rate for about an hour after the injection. Lips and tongue tingling a few minutes after injection and the tingling is still occurring.

3.25.2021 – Lips and tongue are still tingling.

3.27.2021 – Lip and tongue tingling is gone.

4.14.2021 – Heart racing after injection; tingling in mouth, tongue, and lips; tightness in chest with some difficulty in breathing.

4.20.2021 – My lips and tongue are tingling again. The tingling has happened with both shots.

4.21.2021 – Tingling in lips and tongue.

Bowel movement irregularity, Dry skin and Oral pain

1.17.2021 – Overnight had severe heartburn/chest burning. Difficult to sleep

1.18.2021 – Had the waves of heartburn/chest burning throughout the night last night again

1.23.2021 – Chest/heartburn/esophageal spasms?

2.17.2021 – A lump on my collarbone possibly an inflamed lymph node

2.18.2021 – Lymph node swelling on collarbone and possible in arm on side of injection

2.19.2021 – Night sweats

3.23.2021 – I got a sore in the crease of my mouth that took a very long time to heal.

5.18.2021 – Sores in the corner of my mouth that come and go. Its like dry skin that splits open

2.16.2022 – Positive for Covid on 12/28/21. Booster received 12/22/21

11.6.2022 – Ear pain

11.27.2022 – Changes in bowel movements. Period came earlier

Blood glucose increased, Dry mouth and Throat irritation

2.6.2021 – I took my blood sugar late afternoon because i felt weak thinking it was low. but it was the opposite it was higher at 265 also my mouth was dry i am going to oncrese my water intakete

2.8.2021 – My throat felt a little scratcy

2.17.2021 – I went to my family doctor today informing him that i feel fatigued for a while and my sinius I also informed him that i took the 2nd shot 2 weeks ago...he perscribed an antibiotic augmentin 875 for 7 days possible sinus infection. Not sure if this Family doctor

Dehydration, Anosmia and Respiratory tract congestion

3.21.2021 – I was very dizzy overnight

3.22.2021 – I have dizziness as well

3.24.2021 – Dizziness

4.9.2021 – Extreme dizziness, dehydration

4.13.2021 – Lightheaded

4.16.2021 – Extreme dizziness

7.7.2021 – Fatigue, cough and congestion and lack of smell

10.7.2021 – Fatigue, congestion, and loss of smell

4.9.2022 – Total fatigue, congestion. I took two rapid tests which were negative. I did have Mono when I was around 30 yrs old

5.4.2022 – Light headedness

8.3.2022 – Fatigue and congestion

11.2.2022 – Major fatigue and slight congestion. I just received my bivalent 2 hours ago