Their Stories

Breast inflammation, Lymphadenitis and Dysmenorrhea

2.9.2021 – You didnt send me checkins and I was locked out of my account on 2/6 and 2/7 and I had numerous moderate symptoms that I have had no way to inform you about. I already sent an email alerting you of this. My data are useless to you without this!

5.7.2021 – Breast tissue inflammation, localized. Lasted about 10 weeks. Mammogram and ultrasound 8 weeks after second shot showed no abnormalities, issue self resolved around 10 weeks after second shot.

10.3.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph node in the armpit of the arm I got the shot

10.4.2021 – painful inflammation of armpit lymph node, less than yesterday.

10.5.2021 – uncomfortable swelling in armpit lymph node on arm that got injection

10.6.2021 – still have armpit lymph node inflammation but it is almost gone.

11.5.2021 – Extremely heavy and painful menstrual period. Happened after the other two shots, too.

Muscle tightness, Injection site warmth and Abdominal discomfort

2.9.2021 – The skin near near the injection site is a litter warmer than surrounding areas

2.10.2021 – Sore throat for a little while, area around injection site still a little warm

2.11.2021 – Slight sore throat, slight warmth of skin around injection site

2.14.2021 – Slight sore throat

2.15.2021 – Slight warmth at injection site

3.1.2021 – Tightness in my stomach

3.9.2021 – Warmth of the skin around the injection site

10.29.2021 – Area around injection site is warm to the touch

10.30.2021 – Warmth at the injection site

11.23.2021 – Sore throat and runny nose

Panniculitis, Diarrhea and Chills

2.10.2021 – Had 2nd dose just 2 hours ago.

3.24.2022 – Diagnosed with lipodermatosclerosis in left lower leg above ankle. Had bilateral surgery for venous insufficiency in 2010 of which diagnosis probably related. Visited dermatologist after referral from my internist. Both visits in person.

10.28.2022 – Diagnosed with Covid-19 on October 26, 2022. Exposed Oct 18. Faint positive on at home test on Oct 24. Experienced chills, pain at arthritic points, headache, fatigue, loose bowels, runny nose.

Abdominal pain lower, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

9.29.2021 – Initially I had itching, swelling and pain at the injection site for 2 days.

10.11.2021 – Diarrhea

11.1.2021 – Sore arm in the vaccine site. Diarrhea.

12.27.2021 – The shot site itches intermittently

4.25.2022 – Stinging at the shot site

4.26.2022 – Sore arm at the shot site

6.6.2022 – I am Covid 19 positive. Slight headache, occasional dry cough, runny nose. Telephone conversation

7.25.2022 – I contracted Covid Phone call to primary care doc

10.24.2022 – Vomiting and diarrhea that just started today with severe lower abdominal pain

Fracture, Eye pain and Chest discomfort

3.24.2021 – On Monday, March 22nd, for a half-day, I feel like a mild cold, fatigue, and sleep. I got relief soon. I also had mild pain in the injection area for three days.

4.3.2021 – I had a mild headache for two days and felt tired. Some nights, I hear my heartbeat louder and faster

4.20.2021 – Mild runny nose

4.21.2021 – sore throat, cough

4.23.2021 – Mild coughing

4.25.2021 – eyesore

5.17.2021 – Mild headache at the back of my head ( two times and took two days long). Frequent mild coughs. Mild left armpit pain( I took surgery near this area about three years ago)

5.26.2021 – Often I cough a lot. Sometimes my heart and the left side of my back hurt

5.31.2021 – My back muscle aces more

7.22.2021 – One, I have nausea with fever. Some time my lymph nodes become a little bit painful.

10.19.2021 – Chest pain, cough, dizziness

6.15.2022 – Blood Pressure, bone fracture

12.13.2022 – Pressure on the chest and pain around the unde's lymph

Injection site swelling, Injection site erythema and Injection site pain

1.21.2021 – Initially had two days of pain, redness and swelling at the injection site which disappeared on day 3. On day 9 some swelling, pain and redness at injection site which continues to spread. FYI, i take injections for cholesterol and when initially set up with Praluent, which contains a polysorbate derivative, I had very bad swelling. My understanding is that Pfizer and Moderna each have a poly glycol component which might be the cause. All symptoms currently mild to moderate swelling at site.

Coronary artery occlusion, Coronary arterial stent insertion and Dyspnea exertional

2.8.2021 – leg weakness

2.27.2021 – No

2.28.2021 – None

8.27.2021 – Increased shortness of breath.

3.31.2022 – Cardiac. Had a cardiac cath with two stents in one partially included artery. Symptoms of shortness of breath with less and less exertion continued. Had nuclear stress test. Am now in cardiac rehab.

4.21.2022 – Shortness of breath, primarily with exertion.

4.24.2022 – Moderate SOB with mild exertion. Am in cardiac rehab for other reasons. May or may not be related to 2nd booster.

10.26.2022 – It feels like the beginning of a cold with aching joints and muscle weakness.

Hyperesthesia, Rash macular and Injection site reaction

1.27.2021 – Bicep become red and blotchy, near site of injection though not in immediate area of puncture, about 5 or 6 days after vaccination was administered

2.11.2021 – Skin over whole body is sensitive to touch

2.13.2021 – Loss of appetite

2.14.2021 – Bruising near the injection area but not immediately where the puncture site

2.15.2021 – Dry mouth starting immediately after vaccination, still present despite increasing water intake

8.11.2021 – Migraines Visited my PCP

Sneezing, Nasopharyngitis and Fatigue

4.16.2021 – Kind of feels like it did when I got the coronavirus back in August 2020 the initial side effects of the shot but my day to buy the afternoon its starting to diminish but I still feel a little fatigued

4.17.2021 – Third day feeling much better on the down side of side effects

5.12.2021 – Just received the shot when answering these questions

5.18.2021 – Feel like I developed a slight cold sneezing

5.21.2021 – Felt like I got a cold days after shot sneezing

Dyspepsia, Ear pain and Insomnia

2.12.2021 – Earache, sore throat.

2.18.2021 – Loose stool for several days, didnt realize it was not due to more vegetables lately so did not report it immediately.

3.11.2021 – Headache and pain was last night, difficulty getting to sleep. Deep sleep during the night.

3.12.2021 – Indigestion with almost every food! This is unusual for me.

3.10.2022 – Sore throat. COVID-19 phone nurse consultation followed by tests for COVID-19 and Streptococcus. All were negative.

Throat tightness, Hypoesthesia oral and Alopecia

4.3.2021 – After 12 hours i felt like every nerve was on fire. The worse pain i have ever felt

4.14.2021 – My tongue has gone numb three times.

4.21.2021 – Stomach and intestines issues Scheduled a sona gram

5.5.2021 – Severe bloating intestinal disturbance. Waiting for results of Sonogram.

5.12.2021 – Memory Intestinal

6.30.2021 – Severe anxiety Muscle spasms in arms and legs.

9.29.2021 – Sore throat- sinus congestion-severe headache- cough- hair loss- loss of taste appetite-severe diarrhea

3.31.2022 – Vomit. Diarrhea. Headache. Sore throat. Tight throat Nauseous. Stomach ache 1 1/2 weeks

Injection site discomfort and Myalgia

2.2.2021 – Current muscle/body aches are most likely due to physical activity performed a few days ago. I went snowboarding Sunday and my body has been a bit sore since. I do notice that soreness around the injection site is slightly more pronounced at the moment but it's nothing painful. All that being said, I believe most if not all of the body aches/soreness I'm experiencing is from the aforementioned physical activity performed a few days back.

3.3.2021 – All symptoms were experienced the night I received the shot, 3/2. Woke up the next day, 3/3, with moderate body aches but as of 11PM today, I've been feeling fine without symptoms.

Muscle swelling, Swelling and Neck pain

3.12.2021 – Soreness at injection site "under muscle aches

10.10.2021 – Swelling in muscle around left side of shoulder blade & neck

10.11.2021 – The swelling is in muscle in left shoulder blade around my neck

10.12.2021 – Slight swelling remaining in shoulder blade around neck

10.14.2021 – Still slight swelling in the lymph node around my neck

5.27.2022 – Swellin in shoulder blade & base of side of neck

5.28.2022 – Swelling in shoulder blade & around base of neck

5.29.2022 – Still swelling & soreness around base of neck

5.30.2022 – Still swelling & soreneas around base of neck

6.1.2022 – Still some swelling around base of neck

Sputum increased, Ear congestion and Confusional state

3.12.2021 – All symptoms were mild and about 3-4 hours after innoculation.

3.13.2021 – Confusion several times during the day.

4.10.2021 – Mild chest congestion and phlegm.

4.12.2021 – Increased sputum, chest congestion, phlegm. Coughing.

4.13.2021 – Post nasal drip, chest congestion, clear sputum.

4.14.2021 – Congestion, clear sputum, nagging cough.

4.15.2021 – Cough, chest congestion, clear sputum, nasal congestion.

4.22.2021 – Chest congestion, sinus congestion, allergies I have never had.

4.29.2021 – Chest congestion, middle ear possible infection, sinus congestion.

5.6.2021 – Congested middle ear, potential infection, earache.

Medial tibial stress syndrome, Seasonal allergy and Sciatica

2.21.2021 – the ladt 2-3 days i am experiencing a few "cold sore" breakouts, one in lower lip and another in my private, "saddle-sore" area. The latter could be from my bicycle shorts, but that doesn't explain the one on lip. the point is they are both in thin-skin, sensitive-skin membrane areas. And they councide with a bit of itching, redness near the injection site. i'll take a Benedryl tonight at bedtime, hope that knocks it all down.

3.8.2021 – Sinus infection, likely cuz allergy season

5.18.2021 – Severe sciatica on right side manifesting in acute pain in knee, front shin/calf muscles (medial and lateral), thigh, hip and lower back. At first thought blood clot. Pain now relieving (can now stand, walk and lie flat): Rest, ice, self-massage.

8.16.2021 – After a crowded open air concert on August 1st, mild dry throat and minor sinus cold symtoms which resolved completely in about 6 days.

Eyelid irritation, Eyelid margin crusting and Periorbital swelling

3.19.2021 – Upper and lower eyelids puffy and tender

3.20.2021 – Both top and bottom of right eyelid slight swelling, and very tender to touch

3.21.2021 – Swollen and tender eye lid, top and bottom, right eye.

3.22.2021 – Right eye: swollen, tender, and now crusty when I wake up

3.23.2021 – Right eye, still slightly swollen, minimal tenderness, decrease in crust

3.24.2021 – Right eyelid, swelling and tenderness gone, but small amount of crust on outer edge

4.9.2021 – Swelling under armpit on side injection was administered

4.10.2021 – Swollen, tenderness in armpit area of the arm that received injection

4.11.2021 – Slight tenderness and swelling in armpit on arm where injection was done

4.12.2021 – Minimal tenderness and swelling under armpit of injected arm.

12.1.2021 – Swelling under armpit on injection arm

12.3.2021 – Swelling under armpit on injected arm

Candida infection, Aphonia and Upper-airway cough syndrome

3.19.2021 – Mild injection site soreness, itchiness, fatigue

7.2.2021 – Thrush, fever, severe asthmatic cough, sore throat, lost voice.

11.8.2021 – Swelling along collarbone on injection side

11.9.2021 – Swelling along the collarbone on the injection side.

11.11.2021 – Swelling around the collarbone on my injection side

11.20.2021 – I got a head cold (stuffy nose, sneezing, exhausted, sore throat, post-nasal drip)

12.4.2021 – Joint pain in my left arm (injection side) yesterday, mostly wrist, shoulder, and elbow

Axillary mass, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

12.24.2020 – Cough

1.12.2021 – I have a lump in the armpit of the arm i got my shots in. It's getting bigger and more painful. I don't know that it has anything to do with the shot, but it's new and concerning. I'm trying to get an appointment scheduled

1.13.2021 – I still have this lump that has developed in the armpit of the arm i got the shots in. Appointment scheduled

5.5.2022 – Swelling and pain in the armpit near intersection site

5.6.2022 – swelling in armpit near injection site

5.7.2022 – Swelling in armpit near injection site

Erythema, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

3.13.2021 – This morning, I noticed a bump (pretty sure it's a lymph node) under my right armpit that is sore and the skin is red. I've had this before when I've been sick and it goes away. I feel certain it is reacting to the vaccine. I will keep watching it, but I'm not worried.

3.14.2021 – Bump under my armpit is still there but seems smaller.

3.15.2021 – I still have a slightly painful bump under my right armpit. I'm still assuming it's a lymph node reacting to the vaccine.

3.16.2021 – The bump under my armpit that I think is a lymph node is still there. It hurts less and seems to be smaller.

3.17.2021 – The bump beneath my armpit is still there. I'm still assuming it's a lymph node reacting to the vaccine.

3.18.2021 – I still have the bump under my armpit and am still assuming it's a lymph node reacting to the vaccine.

Contusion, Mobility decreased and Myalgia

2.28.2021 – My normal headaches have been worse, although it's also getting close to my next Botox series (monday march 8 2021) so it could be that as well, but I thought better to mention than not. Generally feel relief from those 2-3 days later

3.20.2021 – systemic body pain has continued and gotten worse. Muscles are all on fire, joints are all on fire

3.26.2021 – worsened full body pain/aches. muscles feel like ive been super active and feeling it the next day, but I'm not. Joints are all painful like I need to pop them but it doesn't help. I had some worsening aches before my shots but this is hellacious

4.2.2021 – severe muscle and joint pain. i wake up in the mornings i can barely move. 500mg naproxen twice a day brings it down to barely manageable. My docs office doesn't care & I don't know where to turn, I'm in agony and its only getting worse not better bloodwork

4.11.2021 – Still have full body joint and muscle aches, but now my upper arms (both) the muscles are tensing while i sleep to the point its leaving bruises on my arms. It's agonizing.

Brain fog, Sinusitis and Nausea

4.11.2021 – Overall malaise, headache and arm is sore

5.3.2021 – Dizziness

5.4.2021 – Spacey, dizzy-brain fog

5.5.2021 – Brain fog -moderate to high along w/waves of fatigue, was feeling fine and then abruptly like walking into walk of fatigue

5.7.2021 – Brain fog, lightheaded ness

5.15.2021 – Fatigue comes and goes, brain fog

5.1.2022 – Jan 2022 had COVID Omicron, subsequent sinus infection

5.1.2022 – Dizziness, light headed, foggy

7.30.2022 – Nausea, sore throat, headache, extreme fatigue, feverish, all came on suddenly

Pregnancy, Nausea and Dizziness

4.14.2021 – I am 28 weeks pregnant. I feel the symptoms are do to that not the vaccine.

4.15.2021 – I think what I am feeling today is related to being pregnant not the vaccine. Its been a very rough pregnancy.

5.12.2021 – 32 weeks pregnant

5.13.2021 – 32 weeks pregnant but this feels more related to the vaccine than pregnancy.

5.16.2021 – Pretty sure that its pregnancy related not due to the vaccine.

1.11.2022 – My husband tested positive for COVID. I had a headache, nausea, dizziness. Did not test myself. Seemed obvious that would be positive too. Doc didn't think we both needed to test if 1 was positive.

Abdominal pain lower, Sluggishness and Dysgeusia

2.19.2021 – I was exposed to COVID-19 on 2/17/21 dont know what to do.

2.21.2021 – Extreme lower abdominal pain .

3.14.2021 – Runny Nose

3.15.2021 – Dizzy

3.16.2021 – Is this normal?

3.18.2021 – Light headed

3.20.2021 – Light head

4.4.2021 – Headaches and cough and fever.

4.11.2021 – I have headaches and high fevers that last a day or two days.

4.25.2021 – The headaches for three days . Tiredness. Went to my primary physician.

10.29.2021 – Dizziness

11.18.2021 – 11/12/21 Started coughing body aches fever. Shortness of breath.

12.1.2021 – Coughing slight fever.

9.30.2022 – This booster shot my body did not agree with it. I feel sluggish and just weird. My mouth and throat taste metallic.

Feces soft, Abdominal pain and Erythema

2.5.2021 – Softer than normal bowl movements with slight bellyache

2.19.2021 – Ive had more shortness of breath. Started about 5 days ago. Ive had to use my inhaler 2 - 5 times per day. Previous use has been 1 - 0 times per day.

2.26.2021 – Hard time breathing, need to use my inhaler 3-5 times a day, where as before inhaler use was once per day and sometimes not at all for several days.

3.5.2021 – Congestion, need to use my inhaler more than 5times per day. I notice Im more tired too.

3.16.2021 – Headache only if I cough.

6.13.2021 – Harder time with breathing, I have COPD, seem to be tired more,too.

9.14.2021 – Unusual rash on my feet, no itching or swelling,just red spots.

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Sinus congestion

1.8.2021 – Left axillary swelling, lymph node swelling

1.9.2021 – Left axillary swelling with mild tenderness

1.10.2021 – Swelling left axillary area going down

1.11.2021 – Mild left axillary swelling

1.12.2021 – Left axillary swelling still going down in size

1.13.2021 – Left axillary swelling is gone

1.28.2022 – Recent sore throat and ear ache and congested sinuses with occasional cough. Was given a pack and medrol dose pack to take by my PCP and feeling better. Saw my PCP in office

Cheilitis, Hunger and Glossodynia

3.20.2021 – Arm redness is growing with heat still in arm

3.21.2021 – Sores on and inside lower lip, roof of mouth? And tongue, stomach ache, hungry but not wanting to eat, arm redness finallybetter in some areas, other area still red and some heat in it. Took a Benadryl a couple times. This is the start of day 5. This is going to get better, right?

4.1.2021 – Arm is still sore around injection site. Sore under jawline some. Lymph nodes? Its been two weeks. Have not gone to dr

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Palpitations

4.7.2021 – Heart palpitations

4.8.2021 – Heart palpitations and left side of arm and legs sharp numbing pain

4.9.2021 – Heart palpitations mostly at night with left side of arm and leg numbing on toes; tiggling pain

4.10.2021 – Heat Palpitations not so much as before; left side arm and leg not so much as before Jst alittle.

4.11.2021 – So far no more pain on left side or tingling.

4.12.2021 – Feeling ok, no heart palpitations or pain in the left side of arm and legs.

4.20.2021 – Exhausted/Tired; Joint/Body Pains

5.4.2021 – Heart Palpitations, Stiff Neck Pain, Dizzy 30 mins at place I got shot, they evaluated me, if it continues to get worse was told to see a doctor

5.5.2021 – Heart Palpitations, Stiff Neck

5.6.2021 – Some Heart Palpitations; Some Stiff Neck; Fever, Chills and Neusea was from last night.

5.8.2021 – A little chill/feverish last night but doing pretty ok so far.

5.18.2021 – Had a fever and chills two days ago, feeling horrible sick lasted abt two days. Have appointment coming up to see doctor.

8.3.2021 – Heart palpitations, feverish/fever, pain left side of body legs&arm, pain upper right rib

11.2.2021 – My son had Covid not vax high fever for him and stomach pains etc and I got it but was vax. I had shortness of breath; heart palpitations; felt very weak for 3 days; felt horrible.

Abdominal hernia, Hernia repair and Respiratory tract infection

2.27.2021 – Some sinus drainage

3.1.2021 – Nausea was last night from 8-11. Ok today but felt bad last night.

3.31.2021 – Increased sinus drainage

9.24.2021 – Allergies and some sweats. Covid test on September 10 was negative. Office visit

12.6.2021 – Sore throat and tired

2.2.2022 – Respiratory infection. Not covid.

5.26.2022 – Very tired. Cardiology office visit

6.2.2022 – Heart. Nothing to do with Covid or the vaccine. Possible admission. Don't know yet.

6.10.2022 – Respiratory infection. Covid test negative. On Amoxicillin.

7.28.2022 – Respiratory infection. Covid tests negative. Took antibiotics and steriod injections in early June. Still allergy symptoms but no infection. No relation to covid vaccine. Office visit. Allergy.

10.22.2022 – This headache is probably allergy related.

10.25.2022 – Slight sore throat

Cyst, Nightmare and Anxiety

4.8.2021 – Extremely fatigued and had a nightmare

4.22.2021 – Diarrhea, anxiety worse, stomach pain

5.7.2021 – Nightmare last night. The rash is on my face but it is just the bumps, not red or itchy.

5.8.2021 – Rash still on face, not red or itchy, just the bumps.

5.10.2021 – General check up with primary about the rash

6.10.2021 – Cyst behind ear developed same day as the first shot and it has gotten larger. Waiting to have removed. Originally thought it was my lymph node.

8.5.2021 – More headaches, generally more tired.

Anxiety, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Injection site erythema

2.20.2021 – Dizziness

3.3.2021 – Red circle around/on injection site, pretty large, started around day 8 after injection & finally resolving (NOT painful or irritating). Also, Could be completely unrelated but neck & shoulder stiffness/pain, like a pinched nerve feeling.

3.19.2021 – Red area around injection site

4.16.2021 – Dizziness, nausea, anxiety

9.15.2021 – Positional headaches, I will be having this checked but I am unable to lay on my stomach without getting pressure & headaches Will have soon

3.19.2022 – Hand joint pain