Their Stories

Vocal cord inflammation, Intestinal resection and Gastrointestinal infection

4.17.2021 – The injection site began stinging as if Id gotten stung by a very potent bee yesterday and now its beginning to itch as well, just like a bad bee sting would

4.20.2021 – My vocal cords are inflamed so it sounds funny when I talk

5.20.2021 – UTI

5.27.2021 – Developed Kidney infections. I have pre-existing urinary system issues

7.15.2021 – Bowel obstruction and multiple infections surgery to correct obstruction (bowel resection) Surgery

10.14.2021 – Bowel obstruction, multiple infections, broken ankle

4.17.2022 – Neurological problems

Skin warm, Swelling and Urticaria

1.25.2021 – one wk. post vaccine I got a red circle with defined borders- warm to the touch, swollen, sore, itchy. One week after that I had all over itchiness . Now in past week I have systemic daily hives that will not go away unless I take an allergy med.

2.8.2021 – So you only want to list symptoms experienced 5 days later? Is there no way to report symptoms experienced on day one and day two?

2.10.2021 – 24 hours after vaccine

2.24.2021 – Headache

5.5.2021 – Itchy

2.5.2022 – Fast heart rate for long periods. Between 90 and 110.

Dry mouth, Tremor and Hot flush

3.11.2021 – Hot flashes

3.31.2021 – Continuing night sweats. Hot flashes during the day.

4.7.2021 – Still having night sweats and hot flashes during the day since first vaccine.

4.9.2021 – Hot flashes and night sweats

4.10.2021 – Night sweats. Wake with my hair, clothes, and bedding soaked. Hot flashes off and on during the day.

4.11.2021 – Still have night sweats but not as bad as they were.

4.13.2021 – Night sweats and hot flashes. Feeling of weakness.

4.14.2021 – Night sweats and hot flashes

5.12.2021 – Have dry mouth from medications I take. Since getting the vaccine It has worsened considerably. I now have extremely dry mouth and none of the normal solutions work.

7.9.2021 – Lasted three days last week. Severe nausea and diarrhea,hot flashes , alternating with chills. Shaky when on my feet. All over feeling sick and weak.

Blood glucose fluctuation, Body temperature fluctuation and Blood pressure fluctuation

2.14.2021 – Had chills Friday night, temperature Saturday as high as 101 took Tylenol 3 times Saturday fever resolved 9am Sunday

2.15.2021 – Temperature under 97 until 10am. Then 97.7.

2.18.2021 – Had loose stools in Im yesterday and this morning not actual diarrhea. Blood sugar going up and down last two days also. Went to doctors office regarding blood sugar results.

3.6.2021 – Mild headache, lasting about half an hour. Not every day.

3.12.2021 – None

3.13.2021 – Chills last night, also fatigue

3.15.2021 – No

3.18.2021 – Blood count fluctuating, not on medication. Dr thinks stress related Office visit yesterday

4.9.2021 – Fluctuating blood pressure and blood sugar

4.16.2021 – Slight headache, tiredness,

4.23.2021 – Mild headaches. Heart palpitations Cardiologist advised taking extra medication

6.11.2021 – Intermittent Light headed, blood pressure elevated, fatigue. Can skip one day or several. Im person dr visit

9.10.2021 – Blood pressure fluctuations

3.12.2022 – Slight light headed, pressure around eyes. Rise in blood pressure Cat scan. Mri.

8.9.2022 – Light headed Headache specialist, mri cat scan etc

Aphasia, Skin burning sensation and Musculoskeletal chest pain

4.20.2021 – I developed shingles after getting the sexond dose of moderma vaccine. I had burning skin and chest wall pain with swollen lymphnodes on the left side which is the side I got the vaccines. Went to my primary physician

10.27.2021 – finding myaelf feeling just drained and more tired than usual since the booster shot and blood pressure has been high. i have also had shoukder pains.

8.13.2022 – Brain fog, word fishing more and more. Anxiety over catching covid and passing it along to others. I miss appointments because of the fatigue. Insomnia as well as itching on that side the shot was given

Visual field defect, Visual impairment and Vision blurred

4.15.2021 – about 20 minutes after the shot I had already left the vaccination site after the 15 minute observation period and, I began to have weird blurriness and prism like visions in both eyes but mainly the right eye. The peripheral in my right eye went blurry as I couldn't see my mom sitting to the right of me. I kept testing my peripheral on both sides and the left eye was fine but the right eye was blurry. The prism shapes continued like wavelengths waving around in my right eye. After about 25 minutes, the prisms disappeared and my peripheral vision came back. What is up with that??? It's been about 6 hours now and my left arm injection site is getting more and more soar. I am moving my arm around to keep the muscle area active. My headaches come and go. Feeling a bit tired.

5.6.2021 – Vertigo issues. Dizziness and spinning.

5.14.2021 – Sore throat

5.25.2021 – 20-25 minutes after second shot I started seeing sparkles/stars right side vision. Lasted about 10 minutes. Later that night developed sore throat, headaches and body aches. Was sick for 2 days straight. Now I have had vertigo issues for 4 days.

6.15.2021 – Vertigo again

6.22.2021 – Still have vertigo

Infection, Dry mouth and Arthritis

3.12.2021 – Hip pain, started about two weeks ago, a friend said I should report it, it just might be something. Have drs appt on the 28th

7.30.2021 – Shingles My primary doctor

3.25.2022 – Still experiencing shingles pain

4.23.2022 – No

5.12.2022 – Since the booster, I've noticed that the shingles pain has come back, also some of the Sjogrens symptoms. My mouth is much drier, and the arthritis is really flaring.

5.19.2022 – Still having breakthrough shingles pain

10.7.2022 – Still having shingles pain on and off

12.24.2022 – Covid, mild case. Still have Shingles pain

Dementia, Bedridden and Quarantine

3.18.2021 – Mom is been not active and losing her strength. Dementia and not motivated. I dont think its because of shot. This has been going on

3.19.2021 – Not sure if its due to weather

3.26.2021 – Mom has been hospitalized we think due to allergy problems since Wednesday breathing problems. No Covid

4.28.2021 – Mom is in Rehab. Every time I try to get her shot she ends up @ hospital. She has liver problems. As soon as she is out of quarantine I will get her shot scheduled. She had no symptoms from 1st shot of Pfizer

6.16.2021 – Dementia. Headache for few days after second shot 6/10

9.16.2021 – My mom is on Hospice due to liver disease Hospice

3.17.2022 – Bedridden. Legs hips have cramps Had covid Hospice

Breast pain, Abdominal pain upper and Diarrhea

1.22.2021 – Nausea and slight diarrhea for 2 evenings, not sure if from what I ate.

1.28.2021 – I sometimes have these symptoms occasionally because of migraines.

1.30.2021 – Slight dizziness earlier

2.9.2021 – Stomach pains

2.23.2021 – A rash on my breast , hasnt spread, size of a half dollar, doesnt bother me. Non fasting blood tests show high calcium and bilirubin and 104 sugar.

3.2.2021 – Just feeling off .

10.15.2021 – Just feeling off like I'm coming down with something, slightly nauseous yesterday, better today.

Serum ferritin increased, Injection site cellulitis and Feeding disorder

7.23.2021 – Occular migrain twice,headache

7.26.2021 – Sinus congestion

7.27.2021 – Slight sinus congestion

8.12.2021 – Co firmed cellulitis at injection site Antibiotic prescribed for cellulitis

8.15.2021 – A little nasal congestion

9.14.2021 – Sneezing, stuffy nose

9.21.2021 – Continuing stuffy nose

11.9.2021 – Flare of diverticulitis, required antibiotics and nystatin.

2.8.2022 – Gut issues, had to go on clear liquid diet for 3 day. Just now back on regular diet. Gastroenterology, CT scan

8.10.2022 – Above normal ferritin level, hemochromatosis ruled out. Appointment with gastroenterology in November 2022 Annu physical exam

Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

12.27.2020 – Swelling of lymph glands near clavicle on side of injection as well as under arm area on injection side

12.28.2020 – Lymph glands in clavicle area and underarm are still swollen. Not quite as painful as it has been.

12.29.2020 – Lymph glands in clavicle area and underarm area are still swollen and tender to touch

12.30.2020 – Lymph glands in clavicle and underarm still swollen, but seem to be going down a little and not as tender to the touch

Crohn's disease, Feces soft and Hordeolum

2.17.2021 – 2 days after 2nd vaccine I got a sty in my left eye. Had not had one in over 10 years. I have runny nose in cold weather but otherwise healthy.

10.4.2021 – Started runny nose today.

10.5.2021 – Runny nose has subsided 50%

11.11.2021 – Yesterday Stomach cramps and loose stools, but not runny. Cannot i.d. a bad food choice.

12.29.2021 – Sore throat and light-headedness. I tested positive for COVID-19 using at home test kit today. Exposed 4 days ago. Getting pcr test today.

5.6.2022 – My muscles ache. I did not think it was unusual since I did some yard work, but the aching has continued and dates back to the vaccine.

10.22.2022 – Crohns has deteriorated section of large intestine which has to be cut out. This in spite of taking Humira. Surgery set for November.

Thermal burns of eye, Periarthritis and Blepharospasm

3.31.2021 – Left Eye burn, teary,and blurr vision, left eye twitching, chest lightly tide

4.1.2021 – Left eye twitching

4.2.2021 – Left eye twitching, little cough, left arm of shot a bit sore/pain but mild

4.5.2021 – Right shoulder locked, left eye burning and friday forgot to mention that my left upper arm was throbbing that evening.

4.6.2021 – Itchy left eye, upper shoulder pain

4.7.2021 – Sleepy

4.14.2021 – Sinus pressure mustly on the right side down the shoulder both side. Tired and sleept

6.30.2021 – Right shoulder hurts when lefting it in certain directions. The back of my left knee has been hurting too off and on. My neck hurts mostly on the right side. Have not been sleeping well. My left eye been twitching more than usally

10.1.2021 – Left ear is hurting since Sept 30 evening. It feels like it has something in it. It pulses which hurts. It feel stuff up too. Getting to the point where I can't work. Have doc visit on wed. Oct 5th 2021.

Smoke sensitivity, Lymphedema and Ear infection

3.27.2021 – Seasonal allergies with exacerbated asthma due to snow mold and dust

8.14.2021 – The wildfire smoke has exacerbated my asthma and I am coughing up a lot of phlegm. I do not consider this to be COVID as there are no other symptoms; however I have chosen to mask up when out in public as protection.

10.3.2022 – Lymphedema and ear infection. Got both influenza vaccine and newest COVID vaccine in same arm causing redness on upper arm but was not swollen or warm to the touch.

Platelet count decreased, Hyperacusis and Fibromyalgia

3.8.2021 – Ear ache

3.9.2021 – Left searing ear pain and left sided headache

3.10.2021 – Improving ear pain; not as searing

3.11.2021 – Improving headache and ear pain. Having bilateral calf pain for last 2 days

3.12.2021 – Mild aches and pains. No ear pain.

3.29.2021 – Sweets

3.30.2021 – Left sided headache and ear pain; bilateral tingling of hands and feet

3.31.2021 – Left Piercing ear pain, pain behind my left eye; left sided head ache and left joint pain

4.1.2021 – Mild ear pain

4.4.2021 – Ear pain. Symptoms came back during last night and lasted for a while and then resolved

5.2.2021 – Decreased platelet count from 167k on 3/22/21 after first shot to 124k 4 weeks after my second shot. Doctor questions if related to vaccination.

9.26.2021 – Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

9.20.2022 – Reflux

9.22.2022 – Light and noise sensitivity. I had these after initial 2 dose vaccine.

9.24.2022 – Last 2 days burning under shoulder blade but there's no rash. Almost feels like shingles burning.

9.25.2022 – Still have burning sensation below shoulder blade of the arm that was vaccinated

10.4.2022 – Bruising, light headness

10.9.2022 – After bivalent booster I had bruising in lower extremities and had CBC checked 2 .5 weeks after vaccination. Platelets decreased by total of 20k Visit to office

12.18.2022 – Sinusitis and sinus infection not related to covid or vax

Swelling, Feeling hot and Musculoskeletal stiffness

1.23.2021 – Just a little stiffness in wrist and fingers

1.24.2021 – Fingers are a little stiff and spot is sore

1.25.2021 – Fingers are still alittle stiff

1.28.2021 – I'm not sure if my issue is related to my shot or not but the last few days my breathing has been off.I have made an appointment with my Primary. I made an appointment to see my doctor

1.29.2021 – Stiffness still in my fingers

2.20.2021 – Arm feels a little sore and stiff

2.21.2021 – Stiffness of fingers

2.23.2021 – Swelling

3.13.2021 – Breathing issues/shortness of breath

11.5.2021 – Area is just a little warm

Diverticulum, Anxiety and Sinus congestion

2.12.2021 – Tender injection site but not what I would describe as pain

2.14.2021 – Im extremely tired, sleeping a lot

3.6.2021 – Occasional queasiness

3.7.2021 – Still a bit of queasy stomach - after the first injection I felt least well on the Sunday following. This second vaccination seems to be the same situation.

3.10.2021 – Some queasiness early in the day, chest tightness but likely anxiety

3.4.2022 – Constant congestion in sinuses, headaches, sore throat, cough, diverticulosis diagnosis, extreme fatigue, queasy stomach on a regular basis, chest pain resulting in nuclear medicine heart stress test In-office visits, colonoscopy at hospital

4.25.2022 – Notified 4/25/22 of direct exposure to COVID-positive individual on 4/23/22

4.26.2022 – At-home tested twice with negative results of Covid from direct exposure on 4/23/22

4.28.2022 – Anxious

12.15.2022 – Sinus congestion, cough

Thermal burns of eye, Cheilitis and Middle insomnia

2.27.2021 – Eyes burn. Bad arm aches last night. Some pains in abdomen above and inside hip area on opposite side from vaccinated arm last night.

2.28.2021 – Headache and 99.7 began yesterday around 6pm and went into the night. A little headache earlier today and 98.3 today (my normal range is 96-97.6).

3.1.2021 – Temp a little elevated from normal-98.3 this morning normal morning temp is 96.5.

3.2.2021 – Jus slight waves of unsettled stomach, a little dizzy, heart rate will spike briefly. Woke up in the middle of the night in a sweat. Temp was 98.7 (my normal is 96.5)

3.4.2021 – Pains like pulsing nerve pain in right ring finger knuckle through top section and right foot middle toes. Continue slight elevation in temperature from normal. Inside of top and bottom lips were raw feeling all day yesterday and into the night but are normal now.

3.28.2021 – Feeling like the verge of a UTI but could be from the fever. Not as bad today.

3.29.2021 – Through the night the nerves in my legs had heightened sensitivity. My neck hurt and my shoulders felt heavy.

4.30.2021 – Cold sinus low grade temp achy legs and arms

Quarantine, Arthritis and Peripheral swelling

3.30.2021 – None

4.1.2021 – No

4.7.2021 – Answers correct for Tuesday afternoon.

4.27.2021 – Arthritic left thumb became noticeably more painful two days after second shot. Some swelling. It still hurts today. Did not think to report until a few days ago. Unrelated? Equally bad right thumb did not become more painful.

10.22.2022 – COVID: sore throat, 101 fever, nasal congestion and drainage. 3 days then slow recovery. Quarantined until testing negative on day 15 and 17. Slight rash on arm and still have "COVID cough" otherwise ok.

Connective tissue disorder, Pain of skin and Myalgia

1.9.2021 – *Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease patient. Severe fatigue post shot.

1.13.2021 – Chronic Idiopathic Uriticaria patient on Xolair 300 ml every 4 weeks. Received Moderna vaccine on day of usual Xolair injection and am now almost 5 weeks since my last injections. I am taking x2 zyrtec, x1 pepcid, x2 allegra daily and 50 mg of bendryl as needed.

3.13.2021 – Skin and muscle pain. Feels like someone's squeezing my upper arms, upper thighs, hips, and shoulder blades. Stabbing pain and exhaustion.

2.14.2022 – Jan 7 began experiencing Covid-19 symptoms of sore throat, congestion, and fever. 3rd dose of Moderna was given Aug 14, 2021

Pericarditis, Intermenstrual bleeding and Lower respiratory tract infection

6.4.2021 – Sore throat cold symptoms two separate times within two weeks

6.11.2021 – Heavy chest cold with sinus infection. Larangitis. 10+ days of symptoms

6.20.2021 – Cough

12.17.2021 – I have noticed menstrual spotting after the COVID shot. This is the third time I noticed this happening on day two after the shot.

12.19.2021 – Menstrual spotting

1.3.2022 – Hives skin rash all over my body

1.10.2022 – Fever, body aches, chills, headache, productive cough, runny nose, congested, shortness of breath, back pain, fatigue.

1.24.2022 – Diagnosed with COVID on 01/09 and health has declined over the weeks: shortness of breath, tightness in chest, fatigue, chest pain.

6.13.2022 – Pericarditis, shortness of breath

Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, Interstitial lung disease and Poor quality sleep

1.18.2021 – Feeling lightheaded or spacey till about noon.The nights have a poor sleeping result. Can't put a finger on it exactly

1.23.2021 – Wednesday I got a bloody nose but that day I felt the best. The days before a little lightheaded and equilibrium was off but not enough to affect my day to day

2.18.2021 – I had headaches every day for about five days in the morning. I would attribute that to the vaccine. The side effects are nothing compared to the McDermott side effects that patients are getting. As a pharmacist and immunize her I'm hearing all sorts

3.4.2021 – Equilibrium is off daily

8.5.2021 – NSIP

Disability and Impaired work ability

6.2.2021 – I have MS

6.4.2021 – I have MS and am disabled and unable to work as a result of my condition

6.18.2021 – I have Multiple Sclerosis and am disabled from my condition., unable to work.

6.19.2021 – I have Multiple Sclerosis and am disabled and unable to work due to my condition.

6.20.2021 – I have Multiple Sclerosis and am disabled from my condition. I am unable to work.

6.22.2021 – I have Multiple Sclerosis and am disabled from my condition. I am unable to work because of my condition.

Herpes simplex reactivation, Herpes virus infection and Herpes simplex

2.1.2021 – Dizziness and blurred vision

2.8.2021 – 40 min after the first shot I became dizzy and my vision blurred for about an hour. 8 days later I had an aching in my left chest area. It lasted 2 days. I went for an EKG and it came back normal. Im feeling very well today. Went to urgent care and was directed to the ER

2.26.2021 – An outbreak of Herpes virus after each shot. And immediately after the shot I had faster heartbeat and a slight concern

2.27.2021 – Activated herpes virus. Havent had it for years.

3.2.2021 – Reactivated herpes virus that lay dormant for many years.

3.8.2021 – Continuing to get possible outbreaks of herpes virus. The virus has been dormant for years and never have I had other than herpes 1 but since the vaccination I have had numerous outbreaks both 1and 2 virus.

4.7.2021 – I have experienced an activation of the herpes virus that has been dormant for 20 yrs and never have I experienced herpes 2 however after the second COVID shot I have had a reoccurring outbreak at least 3 times. Dr appointment

Hypoacusis, Tinnitus and Lymphadenopathy

3.13.2021 – Mild sporadic lightheaddedness

3.27.2021 – New symptom (not worsening): Swollen lymph nodes on side where I received the vaccine.

4.16.2021 – New (not worsening) symptom: Swollen Lymph nodes

4.17.2021 – Swollen Lymph nodes (not worsening)

4.18.2021 – (Not worsening) Swollen Lymph nodes

4.19.2021 – Swollen Lymph nodes

5.3.2021 – Not sure if due to vaccine, but ringing in ears.

5.10.2021 – For the past week, I've been having ringing in my ears and lessened hearing in my right ear, but I think it's getting better. Symptoms are not worsening.I figured it was worth mentioning because I've not had this type of thing happen before.

Gastric dilatation, Apathy and Fluid retention

4.3.2021 – I am really tired and dizzy and light headed like I couldpass out . I don't know what is. causing this . I am seeingmy Primary Care Dr . on Monday. April 5th 2021 at 2:30pm . My Dr's office

4.10.2021 – I have been experiancing dizziness and light headedness like I could pass out at any time . My Abdomen is distended I don't know if I am full of fluid or what i s going on . I am scheduled to have a Cat Scan on Wednesday April 14th 2021 to see what

5.29.2021 – Dizziness, ligjtheadness &Belly Distetion .

8.28.2021 – I am tired dizzy an light headed , headache sinus drainage ,sore throat.

2.27.2022 – I am tired all the time no energy or motivation Retain fluid even after peeing .

Pleuritic pain, Blister and Eye swelling

3.25.2021 – Had swelling from my arm up into my clavicle area neck jaw face and eye.....much better now.....think it may have been related to sleeping on the injection site side.....gravity is not our friend......no fever no problem breathing or swallowing....I think Im fine

3.26.2021 – Unable to sleep the past 2 nights after vaccination....feel fine not tired at all!!!!!

3.27.2021 – Continued insomnia

3.28.2021 – Insomnia better......waking up around 5 times last night but able to fall back to sleep

4.22.2021 – Swelling from injection site up into my clavicle area neck and face

4.24.2021 – Rash on abdomen with blisters and rash on palms of hands

5.12.2021 – Just the rash on my hands and stomach....its not bad but its there

7.21.2021 – Weird rash on hands and slight pleuritic chest pain over the past couple of weeks

11.22.2021 – Congestion

2.21.2022 – Nasal congestion cough

Nightmare, Injection site mass and Injection site induration

1.30.2021 – Sweating, lack of concentration/focus

1.31.2021 – Unusual nightmares, late period cycle (Im not pregnant tubal ligation 2016)

2.19.2021 – Still having significant joint pain and I have since had to see a Rheumatologist and given medication to help as well has having to have blood work done.

2.26.2021 – Continued joint pain from the first dose.

3.13.2021 – Lower back pain

3.14.2021 – Hard lump (good sized) under the skin at the injection site

3.19.2021 – Phone call to my dr and an increase in plaquenil dose

3.26.2021 – Joint pain

Nipple disorder, Nipple pain and Oral herpes

1.29.2021 – Dizziness about 10:30 pm last night for an hour or two

1.30.2021 – I thought I would take a nap and woke up 5 hours later.

2.3.2021 – I got a fever blister on my lip today, which always happens after a cold or flu. Im afraid to take Vsltrex because I dont want to mess with my body as it builds antibodies to Covid. But those cold sores are enormous, painful and last two weeks.

2.11.2021 – runny nose

3.11.2021 – Break out of lip herpes

5.27.2021 – First the nipple on my left side (vaccination side) became sore, then a little itchy. Then it happened to the right nipple. It stayed like that for a couple months but has mostly gone away now.

3.15.2022 – I keep on getting colds every two weeks. And several UTI's .

Herpes zoster, Ear pain and Nasal congestion

4.13.2021 – For the past day Ive had a line of minor pain/sensitivity down one side of my head. Feels like mild shingles pain. May not be vaccine related. Same thing happened a week after first shot. I didnt report it then.

10.29.2021 – The day after 3rd shot had a low fever and mild body aches. That was yesterday.

10.30.2021 – Since the shot I've had mild pain reminiscent of shingles. It radiates down the left side of my head go my ear. I'm guessing it's following the path of a nerve. It's gone by morning.

11.2.2021 – Sore throat, nasal congestion, and discharge. I think I caught a cold from my daughter.