Their Stories

Injection site swelling, Injection site erythema and Respiratory tract congestion

1.6.2021 – The redness and swelling at the injection site has doubled in size each day for the last 2 days. It appeared on 1/4 and is now the size of a 50 cent piece. It is red and raised at the injection site. I find it odd that it appeared a week after the injection.

1.12.2021 – Symptoms of covid-19 infection. Cough, fever, congestion, body aches, fatigue. Have tested negative for covid-19 twice. I work in healthcare so will get tested again if symptoms worsen or do not improve.

Blood magnesium decreased, Excessive cerumen production and Cardiomegaly

1.22.2021 – Increased thirst Day 2 and 3

1.25.2021 – 5lb weight gain in 5 days since vaccine

1.26.2021 – 5.5 lb weight gain since vaccine, increased thirst

1.27.2021 – Lost 2.4 lbs of 5.5# gained in week since vaccination

2.14.2021 – As with 1st vaccine, noted fluid retention. (4# in 4 days)

3.17.2021 – 7 lb weight gain since vaccination, increased SOB, 1+ lower leg swelling. Have HTN, afib currently in NSR. Have called cardiology to consider echo. Possibly had COVID late Feb 2020.

5.13.2021 – Prolonged qrs complex, but hx afib s/p ablation, last cardioversion Dec 5, 2020, on Flecainide. Nml echo. Flecainide decreased May 7, ecg scheduled May 14

8.11.2021 – Sinus infection x 12 wks, negative covid test x1 during that period. Sinus surgery planned

11.5.2021 – Fatigue, muscle aches, cough, sore throat, laryngitis, loss of appetite. Neg home antigen test x2. No fever

12.29.2021 – GI virus with 2 days diarrhea, fatigue, no appetite leading to potassium 2.8

3.30.2022 – One upper respiratory illness, COVID negative. Now wirh blocked ears (ear wax plug). Low magnesium and potassium, probably related to change in diuretic, being orally replaced. Cardiomegaly on an abdominal CT, echo ok.

5.1.2022 – Fatigue and muscle aches for 36 hrs after vaccination

10.25.2022 – Upper respiratory infection

Gastroenteritis, Herpes simplex and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

2.25.2021 – Mild nasal congestion

3.1.2021 – Herpes simplex broke out on my face.

3.2.2021 – Herpes simplex outbreak on my lip.

3.16.2021 – More intense joint pain in one knee shoulder, and wrist. These joints have arthritis. Also having arthralgia in several other joints this week

8.24.2021 – Increased esophageal reflux causing localized soreness in my throat like little ulcers. These dont last long, like one or two days.

2.23.2022 – I had gastroenteritis for 2 days last week.

5.3.2022 – Fatigue, slight fever, sore throat, nasal congestion, joint and muscle pain, brain fog, cough.

10.12.2022 – No

Esophageal pain, Esophageal spasm and Fibromyalgia

1.28.2021 – On day 10 my injection site became swollen with some red discoloration and area was extremely itchy and sore. I took several Benedryl and used cortisone cream to relieve some of the itching. This last for about 32 hours then all symptoms abated.

2.26.2021 – Around day 10-12 I experienced a flareup of my fibromyalgia. I had very achy trigger points throughout my torso, neck, hands, etc. Lots of bodily inflammation so took ibuprofen and turmeric and it resolved in 4-5 days.

5.14.2021 – Severe pain and swelling of left hand (primarily) and esophageal/intestinal pain, spasms. PCP and ortho doctors referred me to rheumatologist and gastroenterologist.

8.13.2021 – Following my second vaccine I experienced serious inflammation throughout my bodyan acute flareup of fibromyalgia and acute swelling, inflammation in both hands and all joints especially the left side. Referrals to rheumatologist and lots of bloodwork

2.12.2022 – Runny nose, strong sinus headaches but have tested negative for Covid-19.

Hordeolum, Injection site pain and COVID-19

1.29.2021 – VERY slight soreness at innoculation site

7.11.2022 – I have a recurring stye in my eye (having NEVER had a stye previously). My ophthalmologist believes that it is due to wearing my mask. She said several technicians in her office also have developed styes due to wearing masks 8 hours a day. Made an in office appointment with my ophthalmologist

9.5.2022 – Covid. First positive test on 8/22/22.

12.5.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on August 22, 2022 (home test). I immediately started August 22 with a Paxlovid regiment. I believe it was instrumental in making my Covid bout shorter and less severe.

Painful respiration, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Muscular weakness

2.15.2021 – Itching on my vaccinated arm above my elbow.

2.26.2021 – Muscle weakness in my legs inspite of riding of my stationary bike a half hour daily.

3.3.2021 – Muscle aches in shoulders and arms

3.19.2021 – In the AM I felt some chest pain on my left side when breathing deeply for a little while . Also, my left hip began bothering during the day enough to cause me to cancel my afternoon walk.

3.24.2021 – My chronic hip pain is increasing and Im sure the steroid injection received in 09/20 is finally losing its effect.

5.12.2021 – I feel an occasional chest pain

Abnormal dreams, Sleep disorder and Night sweats

3.29.2021 – Sweating at night; strange upsetting dreams

4.2.2021 – Every night starting the night of the day I got the first shot, I've had strange and upsetting dreams that wake me up. It feels like I'm actively dreaming for hours and hours. Normally I very rarely have upsetting dreams like these. There's nothing life-related going on that accounts for this.

4.3.2021 – More vivid strange dreams

5.8.2021 – One day of body aches, headaches and extreme fatigue 5/6/21

Axillary pain, Nausea and Chills

2.16.2021 – Light. Brief!

2.17.2021 – Last night slight chills briefly..

2.18.2021 – Felt slightly nausea when I woke up at 3:30 am, but fine now. Pain in shoulder socket where I had shot, but tolerable.

2.20.2021 – Really tired!!

2.21.2021 – Last night me left shoulder socket ached some. Took Tylenol Arthritis last night. It has been good today. Thank You for being there! Checking in on me! You are much Appreciated

2.28.2021 – My left shoulder socket has ached at night particularly. Maybe the position of laying on my back is part of it. Also under my left arm there is noticeable soreness down to rib 2 or 3. I take 2 Tylenol Arthritis.

3.9.2021 – Pain in should socket. Particularly when I go to bed! Have difficulty getting into a comfortable position! Tylenol Arthritis helps. Just a matter of grinning and bear it!

Breast pain, Tenderness and Night sweats

4.4.2021 – Very swollen lymph node

4.5.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes

12.3.2021 – Swollen, sore lymph node under armpit (injection arm)

12.4.2021 – Severe swelling and pain in (injection arm side) underarm lymph node.

12.5.2021 – MODERATE - very swollen lymph node in (injection arm) underarm with breast soreness and tenderness

12.6.2021 – Injection arm underarm lymph node still sore and swollen

12.17.2021 – Cough, chills, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue

12.23.2021 – I have COVID. Dry cough, night sweats, head congestion, fatigue, body aches.

12.4.2022 – Covid

Trigger points, Paranasal sinus hyposecretion and Odynophagia

3.30.2021 – Dry sinus feeling even though i have drainage.

3.31.2021 – Dry sinus even though i have drainage

4.22.2021 – Slight lite headed

4.24.2021 – Shortness of breath

4.25.2021 – Sore throat, hard to swallow food. Liquids ok

4.27.2021 – Hurts to swallow and right ear hurts

4.28.2021 – Still hurts to swallow

4.29.2021 – Sore throat, hurts to swallow, difficult to breath

7.22.2021 – Sore left shoulder near where i got the shot. Getting muscle knots and such. Shoulder gets numb and radiates down arm. Hurts that same area when i cough

Carditis, Pericardial effusion and Skin infection

3.23.2021 – Dizziness

3.24.2021 – Swollen lymph

3.26.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

3.29.2021 – Swollwn lymph nodes

4.13.2021 – Several small infections on my body. Blistery in a strange way- not a normal thing for me. Still some swollen lymph.

5.13.2021 – Several unusual infections requiring a dr & antibiotics. Weird things that are abnormal for me.

6.3.2021 – 5th skin infection since I got my first shot- 4th round of antibiotics.

10.19.2021 – Blood clot/PE

4.20.2022 – PE and heart inflammation/effusion Pulmonologist and extra cardiology appts/costs

Restless legs syndrome, Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual disorder

12.23.2020 – Weird restless leg on the left leg.

12.25.2020 – Little bit of a cough

12.27.2020 – Sore throat

1.15.2021 – Started menstruating after 2 years of no period. not just light either,, heavy flow, with lots of cramping. Whats up with that?!! I didnt read this on any side effect list. Ugh.

1.16.2021 – Still menstruating, with heavy flow and cramps.

1.26.2021 – On 1/16 I got riggors, no temp, soooooo cold though. Exhausted. Slept about 13-15 hours. Was completely fine after that.

Laryngitis, COVID-19 and Fatigue

3.30.2021 – Mildly tired but I woke up at 5am and biked 45 miles. Might just be the early wake-up (new for me though the biking mileage is part of my routine). I had what felt like a very very mild body ache and tiredness last night before bed but am not feeling achey this morning or this afternoon.

5.24.2021 – Flare up of chronic migraines. Multi-day migraine (status migraine) that wont stop. After 6 th day prescribed prednisone to break it. These multi-day migraine episodes preceded vaccine but have been largely absent for months. Could be any trigger. Will get injectable nerve block at neurologist tomorrow

11.23.2022 – Intermittent laryngitis following covid infection in July/August 2022.

Cardiac flutter, Abdominal discomfort and Nasopharyngitis

2.1.2021 – Slight lightheadedness

11.8.2021 – This past Saturday I awoke very dizzy with an upset stomach. Not sure if it was related to the booster shot in any way. By the evening I was pretty much back to normal and am 100% fine now.

11.13.2021 – I did not report previously because I really didn't think it had anything to do with my booster, but I have had a 'fluttering' heart for the past few weeks. Most times it was must brief and light but I did have a pretty strong one this past Wed.

4.2.2022 – Very bad cold with lots of coughing. Verified not Covid 19.

Sneezing, Nasal congestion and Nasopharyngitis

3.31.2021 – Nose has been running since last night.

4.1.2021 – Running nose cut way back. Never felt bad.

4.2.2021 – No runny nose.

5.11.2021 – Noticed what felt like a sore throat coming on during the afternoon (this mimicked my wife's symptoms the day before). Got up the next day with no symptoms.

1.6.2022 – Nasal congestion over night, clear now

4.5.2022 – Had a cold - runny nose, sneezing, coughing. Took zinc and extra vitamin C. Pretty much gone in a week, but still coughing occasionally. Did covid test day after symptoms started and four days later. Negative both tests.

7.5.2022 – COVID-19

Heat exhaustion, Skin disorder and Psoriasis

4.15.2021 – Low grade fever, abdominal abnormalities, diarrhea, fatigue.

5.20.2021 – Muscle aches without doing anything to cause it, specifically back muscles.

5.27.2021 – Dizzy for no apparent reason.

7.24.2021 – Psoriasis on my ear and face that I have never had anywhere else before.

10.23.2021 – More little bumps on my legs - similar to poison ivy, but I have not been exposed to poison ivy. Some on my upper body as well.

4.24.2022 – More fatigue than I used to have. Get heat exhaustion faster. Recover slower. Skin condition that started after vaccination is getting worse.

Glossitis, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Paresthesia oral

4.13.2021 – The pain noted above is not st the injection site, but instead iny armpit of the same arm (left). It has been very sore since day 2 after my injection (Sunday 4/11).

4.14.2021 – No more pain at injection site, but armpit pain continues.

5.1.2021 – Started feeling affects yesterday about 7pm, was not a good night, slept 15hrs, bad chills, aches. Slightly better today but fever higher, headache and body aches worse.

5.2.2021 – Tongue is raw/chaffed on both sides.

5.3.2021 – This is not constant, it is only periodic, and has recurred ever since my 1st shot--metallic, burnt, or rubbing alcohol sensation in nose/mouth...but I haven't had taste or smell for nearly 5 months.

5.5.2021 – No taste or smell for 5 months now. Periodically, I will get metallic, or burnt, or rubbing alcohol sensations in my nose, even though I can't smell anything.

5.6.2021 – Continued lack of taste and smell for 5 months; periodic metallic or burnt or rubbing alcohol sensations in my nose/mouth, though I can't smell or taste.

5.7.2021 – Continued lack of taste and smell. Periodic metallic, burnt, or rubbing alcohol sensations, even though I can't taste or smell. Fatigue is lessening.

5.14.2021 – Not necessarily worse, but I'm still unable to taste or smell anything, for 5 months now.

5.21.2021 – Not necessarily worse, but still no sense of taste or smell.And now I get hint of rubbing alcohol, or burnt coffee grounds, at times throughout the day.

5.28.2021 – Continue to have no sense of taste or smell.For the past month, get a sensation of rubbing alcohol when I drink any non-water beverage, and dark roasted coffee grounds for any food I eat. Any food.

6.4.2021 – 1. Continued lack of taste and smell; sensation of roasted coffee after eating anything.2. Valacyclovir: no affect on cold sore event; normally 1-2 events/yr & 4pills/event; current event is 32 pills over 9 days. Vaccine-related?

6.11.2021 – (1) Still no taste or smell--periodic sensation of dark roasted coffee grounds with some foods, but no taste or smell of the actual food itself.(2) cold sore on lip took 2weeks and 32 pills to treat, vs 2 days/4pills normally.

8.3.2021 – No taste or smell--with food I get a sense of dark roasted coffee grounds; with liquids (except water) it's rubbing alcohol. Sometimes opening the refrigerator I get sensation of something burning, but friends say no smell at all. Thick nasal mucus.

10.29.2021 – I still cannot taste or smell. The sensation I would get with a few foods has changed from burnt coffee grounds, to burnt chicken. Liquids used to give a sensation of rubbing alcohol, but there has been nothing lately.

6.16.2022 – 1-Taste and smell missing now 18 months. Now, some foods give a charred flavor. 2-Some liquids now have rubbing alcohol sensation--this was early on, it went away, now back again, some time. 3-some dizziness, lightheadedness. 4-ability to focus

Mechanical urticaria, Rash pruritic and Injection site erythema

2.9.2021 – Still have the Covid armits red bullseye at the ink site but around it is a lighter red that is probably the size of a softball in diameter, maybe a bit larger. It seems to be fading but today marks day 7 since it appeared for first time.

3.3.2022 – Crazy rash that itched uncontrollably 12 days after my booster shot. I had to take Zyrtec twice a day for two months and now I'm down to once a week. I experienced what seem to be dermatographia. As time has gone on the symptoms have gotten less Dermatologist

C-reactive protein increased, Polymyalgia rheumatica and Myalgia

6.24.2022 – Pain in vaccine arm after 1 week then pain in other arm then generalized pain. Abnormal lab, C-Reactive Protein 57.3. Dr treating me with Prednisone. Diagnosed with Possible Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Possible immune reaction post vaccine. Dr office and labs

8.19.2022 – New diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatic. Muscle pain. CRP was 57. Dr said it may be an immune reaction to last booster. My mother and brother had same Dx which was not related to any vaccine. CDC already called me.

Seizure, Bone pain and Myalgia

2.19.2021 – Head aches

3.5.2021 – Seizures

10.30.2021 – My muscles just haven't gotten any better. They continue to ache. It still feels like I just received the vaccine. My bones are painful and ache. I can deal with it. Most days are better than others now. Yesterday was bad and today is fair.

11.13.2021 – Still having issues with ache muscles and joints.

4.9.2022 – My seizures have gotten more violent and they are not sure why.

11.18.2022 – My seizures have gotten worse lately but we do t think it's due to the vaccine. We think it's due to other reasons. If it was the vaccine my dr and I think the last ones would have had similar reactions. They did not.

Pneumonitis, Blood potassium decreased and Blood iron decreased

1.19.2021 – Shortness of breath, very tired, low iron & potassium after labs done at PCP Primary Care Physician; Dr. (b)(6) Internal Medicine

1.29.2021 – Constipation Primary Care Physician

2.14.2021 – Unexplainable, continuous tingling in my hands & feet; migraines; feeling lightheaded, dizzy and exhausted after normal exertion PCP visit on 2/12/21

2.19.2021 – Inflammation in my lungs Lung Center; Dr. (b)(6)

4.23.2021 – Herniated discs in my back; right leg weakness Specialist; Orthopedic

1.22.2022 – Nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, body aches, back pain, fatigue/tiredness, no energy, diarrhea, dehydration, sore throat, headaches None; CVS testing site

Pityriasis rosea, Seasonal allergy and Tenderness

3.4.2021 – Other than the injection site, I feel it most in the hand on that same arm

3.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, especially under arm on side of injection

3.18.2021 – Lymph nodes under arm on injection side were swollen for about a week starting a week after the shot. Still a little tender.

3.26.2021 – Lymph nodes all over body are tender, starting 10-12 hours after shot

3.27.2021 – Lymph nodes all over body still swollen, pain reduced by about half after taking Aleve

3.28.2021 – Painfully swollen lymph nodes under arm

3.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in each armpit. Hurts to lift arm more than halfway or pick things up.

3.30.2021 – Still very tender lymph nodes in both armpits

3.31.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph nodes under arms. Also bad allergies today, but probably pollen

4.2.2021 – Still a slight pinch under each arm/in my pectoral muscles each side

4.23.2021 – I've had horrible hives/rash all week. Hydrocortisone and Claritin either aren't working or are making it worse

5.1.2021 – Had a terrible rash, probably pityriasis rosea (possibly nummular eczema), that I realize now started with a herald patch around the time of my first shot and covered my whole body last week. Had to get a prescription cream.

Lymph node pain, Myalgia and Chills

12.31.2020 – Tender and enlarged axillary node on same side of injection

1.22.2021 – I am receiving daily check-ins a week after I received my second vaccine. So I don't feel like my answers will be accurate. I had severe pain after my second shot in my arm with headache, chills, muscle aches, fatigue.symptoms were moderate and lasted about 20 hours. There was a period of 30-45 minutes when the symptoms were severe

10.5.2021 – Mild congestion, cough, fatigue that lasted about four days. Had a negative COVID test.

Weight decreased, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Sinus disorder

12.10.2021 – Since the I received the booster I've been exhausted, and just feeling poorly. I also have had diarrhea once or twice a day. I've had headaches and sinus issues.

12.14.2021 – Fatigue, upset stomach and headache

3.1.2022 – Sinus infection

6.2.2022 – Loss of weight

10.20.2022 – Shortness of breath. I've had this problem since the 3rd vaccine. I'm not sure if it caused asthma or not but I never had trouble before. Is there a program where I can file for benefits?

Cardiac flutter, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Injection site pruritus

4.7.2021 – My arm occasionally itches at the injection site. It started a week after I was vaccinated. It happens off and on.

5.18.2021 – Neck ache & stiffness. Headaches. Im a person that only gets headaches when I am sick, otherwise I never get them. The headaches Ive been getting are mild but sometimes it is a sudden sharper pain at the top of my head. It is quick then gone.

7.20.2021 – While walking fast on treadmill, my heart sometimes flutters then starts pounding really hard in my chest. I stop and breathe to try to correct the rhythm and calm myself and that works. Its happened twice. Scares me.

Weight bearing difficulty, Nodule and Injection site induration

5.16.2021 – Tiredness and pain on one of my knees on the back it feels like a knot and whe I suddenly get up it hurts and I cant put weight on it until I stretch it and it feel sore and a little weak afterwards

5.17.2021 – Tiredness pain on my right upper leg and pain like a knot on the back of my knee and some pain in front of it

6.9.2021 – The second day of the 2nd dose I felt feverish aches and pains on my joins and body and around the injection area was hot hard and it hurt

Abdominal pain lower, Cerebrovascular accident and Bone pain

2.17.2021 – Occasional dizziness

2.20.2021 – Dizziness and visual distortions

3.1.2021 – Glucose was very high. Had trouble getting it down. BP was also higher than usual too. Also having a rash on girl parts

3.22.2021 – High BP

3.29.2021 – More pain

4.12.2021 – Bone and muscle pain Doctors office visit

6.14.2021 – Inflamed, stiff knees and lower back. General pain all over. Some days better than others. Tired all of the time. Doc prescribed gabapentin and Im also taking CBD drops and together they are helping somewhat. Office visit appointment

11.4.2022 – Hands/arms, feet/legs & face getting numb intermittently. Lower abdomen pain. Nausea but not vomiting -yet

11.10.2022 – Dizziness and tingling numbness in arms and legs

12.29.2022 – More and more body pain and had a stroke In office visit

Meniere's disease, Abdominal distension and Abdominal discomfort

1.7.2021 – Advil seemed to help with the arm pain. Honestly, if I had body aches I would not have known because I took Advil.

1.8.2021 – The injection site is still a little tender, but much better.

1.10.2021 – I feel like this vaccine has made me a little bloated, all over. I hope it goes away!

1.11.2021 – I don't feel bloated today. I really did for the days three days.

2.10.2021 – My arm is a little sore from being injected but not too bad.

2.13.2021 – Last night my back ached really bad! Advil helped.

2.15.2021 – I had a headache last night. But Im fine today.

2.24.2021 – I had diarrhea one day.

3.3.2021 – I had a very upset stomach. It last about 8 hours. I dont know if it was a flu or a not.

8.11.2021 – I have been diagnosed with meneirs disease.

Irritability, Mobility decreased and Neck pain

4.3.2021 – Irritability

12.6.2021 – Entire left side of by body aching. I can't lift my arm up past my shoulder

12.13.2021 – Cannot lift arm over shoulder ; headaches unbearable

12.20.2021 – Left side of body really sore. Cannot raise arm over head

12.27.2021 – Left arm still very sore. Cannot raise above shoulder.

1.3.2022 – Both arms are now achy and across neck very painful

2.21.2022 – Still cannot raise arm above head and frequent headaches

5.23.2022 – Still unable to raise my left arm up. It's been way too long to be hurting like this. I will not get another shot. Please let me know if this is common? I've been to my doctor

Biliary catheter insertion, Coronary arterial stent insertion and Lymphadenopathy

2.22.2021 – COVID arm reddish circle

4.2.2021 – Lymph node under left arm swollen This is the arm my 2nd dose was Given. Seen my family doctor. General appointment

4.23.2021 – Auxiliary lymph nodes under my arms are still swollen. But not painful. In office appointment.

3.14.2022 – November 17 they put a stent in my heart and a drain in my gallbladder today is March 14 and I still have the drain to my gallbladder. Currently awaiting gallbladder surgery no date set