Their Stories

Renal failure, Abdominal discomfort and Vomiting

4.3.2021 – Diarrhea, throwing up. May have been food poisoning however. Lasted 24 hours.

4.24.2021 – One day of throwing up and stomach issues last week. Had a similar issue about 10 days after my first vaccination.

5.17.2021 – Tingly face

7.10.2021 – Diagnosed with stage 3b kidney disease

10.10.2021 – Stage 3b kidney failure. Also in the last week: fatigue, 2 days of throwing up, no fever however

11.15.2021 – Had a bout if vomiting and diarrhea early last week. Think the same thing happened after my other 2 shots.

4.25.2022 – Cronic cough and very tired.

5.18.2022 – Sore throat

8.4.2022 – Tested positive for covid using home test.

Tenderness, Injection site rash and Hypoesthesia

3.17.2021 – Left side Hand, leg, and foot tingling & slight numbness (like it fell asleep but less intense). Injection was also on left side. Started yesterday (day I received injection).

3.25.2021 – Tenderness in the underarm area

4.14.2021 – My left leg and lower back have been in bad pain since last night to where I could barely even sleep. It feels almost numb like its falling asleep

4.15.2021 – Lower back pain, left leg tingling/numbness/pain

4.16.2021 – Left Leg numbness/pain

4.20.2021 – Have 4 red, itchy bumps next to injection site (not at the injection site though)

Taste disorder, Parosmia and Tremor

3.25.2021 – I haven't regained taste and smell since i recovered from the china virus in mid december 2020

4.24.2021 – I still can't smell and taste since i had the china virus in december 2020

5.1.2021 – My taste and smell have worsened. Although i tested negative for the virus on 4/29. Office visit with ENT specialist

10.4.2021 – Shaky

10.9.2021 – I still have not regained smell and taste since the virus in December 2020

10.10.2022 – I cannot taste or smell ant is been 22 months

Large intestine perforation, Uveitis and Injected limb mobility decreased

1.16.2021 – After last report, my arm around vaccine site became red, slightly swollen, itchy, and a rash developed. This lasted several days and is now fine.

5.3.2021 – Unexplained pain in my right foot in particular. Swelling, ankle pain, difficulty walking.

8.2.2021 – Uveitis right eye and inflammation of right foot and ankle. Several and continuing visits with doctors.

10.3.2022 – Ankle swelling March 2020; uveitis for the first time July 2020; punctured colon diverticulitis June 2022

Wheezing, Asthma and Dyspnea

1.18.2021 – Exacerbation of my asthma with a bronchospastic cough and some shortness of breath - exactly the symptoms that I experienced with COVID in late November.

1.21.2021 – Shortness of breath from exacerbation of my asthma. Exactly the symptoms I manifested with my COVID infection ~2 mos ago. Had to start oral steroids today

1.22.2021 – Exacerbation of asthma with resp. difficulty requiring initiation of systemic steroids

1.24.2021 – Improved wheezing and cough with a shirt burst of steroids over the past few days

Breast cancer, Gastroenteritis viral and Abdominal discomfort

4.7.2021 – Normal temperature is 97.5. On April1 about 12 hours after the shot my fever spiked to 101.4 degrees.

4.28.2021 – On 4/22 I woke up in the middle of the night with stomach pains that felt like the stomach flu. I didnt have a fever and it was many hours after dinner so I do not think it was food related. It resolved on its own about 8 hours later.

5.5.2021 – Yesterday, May4, I woke up w/ a very sore throat but I did not have a fever. It was painful enough that I took 2 ibuprofen capsules. Today my sore throat is less severe & I did not take anything. If it continues tomorrow Ill call my provider.

5.12.2021 – I woke up Monday, May 10 night with intestinal discomfort and thought I was going to get sick. This is the second time it happened. On Tuesday, May11 I went to the minute clinic and had a COVID test. I am waiting for the results. I took a COVID test on May 10. Waiting for results.

6.30.2021 – Diagnosed with breast cancer of right breast on 5/14/2021.

9.29.2021 – Breast cancer

Papilledema, Lymphedema and Heavy menstrual bleeding

12.30.2020 – Nasal congestion, dry cough

1.2.2021 – Sneezing

1.6.2021 – Sore throat

1.14.2021 – Fever, chills, body aches, joint pain.

1.20.2021 – My brother is a physician and assured me the symptoms would end sun and to battle through them

1.21.2021 – Edema in lymph nodes under injection sight arm and that side of my neck. Loss of appetite.

1.22.2021 – Swollen lymph glands

2.9.2021 – Rash on legs and arms

4.20.2021 – Every day since the second vaccine, everyone of my joints hurt so bad!!! It has continued and worsened since 24 post 2nd vaccine. This is awful and a sudden onset from the vaccine.

10.3.2021 – With in a few hours the vaccine, I began menstruations 10 days early and have had the heaviest menstration Ive ever had

10.5.2021 – Heavy menstrual bleeding. Still. Lymph nodes under left arm and on left side of neck swollen. Had booster in left deltoid.

10.6.2021 – Lymph node swelling on side of injection in arm out and neck

11.11.2021 – Brain fog worsening.

3.30.2022 – Had diagnosis of covid in January 2022. Had left optic nerve edema due to covid

Salivary gland calculus, Hand dermatitis and Temporomandibular joint syndrome

12.31.2020 – Sore arm

1.3.2021 – Soreness is almist gone

1.27.2021 – The site of the injection is tender only when i push on it

2.13.2021 – Might be unrelated, but i had a paratid gland suddenly swell to the size of half z ping pong ball. Doctor said it was due to a stone in it. I use heat and and am on antibiotics

3.10.2021 – A little nasal congestion. But allergy season might be starting

4.28.2021 – Brief excema on hand..

10.25.2021 – my normal temo is between 97.3 and 97.7... when i woke up it was 98.2. also i had chills late last nite twice... they didnt last long. i was tired and went to work late, after calling in and going back to sleep for a couple hours

10.31.2021 – probably related to weather

11.28.2021 – It is probably unrelated to the vaccine, but my jaw and ear hurt ....i may call an MD tomorrow...hav e not yet

12.5.2021 – tmj dentist

1.28.2022 – rash near lips. jaw hurts.

Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasal congestion and Nasopharyngitis

6.8.2021 – Runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat have a cold & toddler has a diagnosed upper respiratory infection (COVID negative).

6.16.2021 – I have a cold, upper respiratory infection. I tested negative for COVID (rapid & PCR). Going through our whole house, including 2 young kids in daycare (also tested negative for COVID).

5.6.2022 – Currently have a COVID case in my household (<5, not vaccinated). Experiencing COVID symptoms (runny nose, congestion, headache, fatigue, some cough). Getting a PCR test this afternoon.

Head discomfort, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

4.9.2021 – Allergic reaction-eyes watering and very stuffy head this morning. Currently at 1736 no stuffiness or wstery eyes. Eyes continue to itch

4.10.2021 – Still some allergic reaponses. Better than yestersay

4.11.2021 – Allergies same as last 2 days

4.13.2021 – Fatigue may just be my everyday fatigue like its been for the past idk how many years.

11.4.2021 – Constant fatique different than my usual, constant fighting head colds. I am still afebrile, free from loss of taste and smelling...unless my nose is blocked with mucous. I have not gottwn a covid test nor do i plan to.

5.7.2022 – Chils cough body aches headaches that wouldnt go away and twstwd positive for covid

Floating patella, Colitis ulcerative and Feces soft

4.19.2021 – Severe pain in right wrist after no incident occurred to cause it. Was unable to bend it up and down. I'm 95% sure this isn't COVID related since I've had this randomly happen in the past

5.17.2021 – Continually worsening ulcerative colitis, but I'm guessing it's not because of the vaccine

5.24.2021 – Worsening ulcerative colitis. Urgency to use restroom, frequent need to use the restroom, unformed stools, blood in stool

5.31.2021 – Worsening ulcerative colitis. More bowel movements, increased urgency when I have to go, unformed stools, blood in stool

6.20.2022 – Sore throat, wet cough, nasal and chest congestion, fatigue. Did not test positive for covid after multiple at - home tests.

Lumbar vertebral fracture, Pharyngitis and Fungal infection

2.21.2021 – Started with runny nose 2 days after vaccine then on Friday 19th chills and fever thought I had COVID. Went to ER. Was there 6 hours they did a covid test. Negative. Did numerous other blood tests for flys and SARS. All negative. Urine tests. So I have no idea if these are delayed reactions to vaccine or what. I feel awful. My normal temp is 97.5 so when it gets this high I feel it as higher I think. I am also exhausted. I just had major surgery Jan 14 and still recovering. They recommend I see a primary care. I want to have another urine specimen since I feel I have symptoms. Very concerned

2.27.2021 – I have inflammation/pneumonia and on antibiotics but it began 6 days after vaccine on 13th and continued 7 days till a ct scan showed what is wrong. Blood tests were negative. I had chills and fever Ct scan

3.6.2021 – Pneumonia not diagnosed at hospital 2/19. cT scan detected later. Finally on 2/26 put on antibiotics. To have chest X-ray 3/11. Hoping I can still have my second dose of vaccine on 3/13

3.20.2021 – Recent major surgery. Had pneumonia Doctors appts

9.13.2021 – Fractured lumbarFungal infection in throat Radiological tests and in person doctor appointments

10.28.2021 – I have most symptoms but only because I already have allergies. Sinus issues. Back pain etc Normal for me

11.2.2021 – I had a fractured lumbar for 3 months so already Have pains which ardzeirsevvb

11.11.2021 – Worse back pains but it connected to booster

Implantable cardiac monitor insertion, Sudden hearing loss and Back disorder

2.16.2021 – only 1st day

9.29.2021 – Joint swelling

10.15.2021 – Back pain

3.18.2022 – Cardiac arrhythmias. Inflammation. Dr's office

4.18.2022 – Three weeks after every shot I experienced significant back/hip pain, tendonitis, bad TMJ. Usually lasts 6-8 weeks. Been to doctors before. Inflammatory response to shot. Can't take NSAIDS. On xarelto. Office visit

4.30.2022 – Can hardly walk my back is so painful

6.25.2022 – Since last shot, back inflammation has been very bad. In new back brace. Had this reaction in back and jaw 20-21 days after each shot. Took 6 weeks to get better. Not better this time! Dr.'s office

9.24.2022 – Sudden hearing loss and continuing jaw pain since last shot. Doctor's appointment and MRI

Sleep deficit, Joint stiffness and Chest discomfort

3.29.2021 – Mild chest compression & dry cough, but probably unrelated to the vaccine.

4.14.2021 – I felt a little foggy but that may be unrelated

4.16.2021 – Fatigue probably due to sleep deprivation, not vaccine

11.8.2021 – My plantar fasciitis came back suddenly, but that's probably unrelated. I'm also doing trauma therapy, so my fatigue may also be unrelated to the vaccine.

11.9.2021 – Dizziness (but, like yesterday, all my symptoms could be due to trauma therapy instead)

11.19.2021 – Lower back pain and hip socket tension, but probably related to my plantar fasciitis flare up last week and not to the vaccine.

12.17.2021 – Mildly scratchy throat, mild chest compression, moderate fatigue, moderate headache, intermittent joint/body pain.

5.6.2022 – Fatigue, chest compression

Dysmenorrhea, Abdominal distension and Constipation

4.9.2021 – I started my period on April 6th before I got the second dose. I experienced a heavier and more extreme period than usual including extreme bloating, cramping, constipation. The more extreme symptoms lasted for 2 days. Today I am back to a normal period day. I didn't experience any other symptoms other than the ones related to my period. Unfortunately, this list does not allow women to check for menstrual pain so I checked "abdominal pain" even though that is not completely accurate. I just thought it was unusual or possibly bad timing, but I thought I should report it just in case anyone else experienced the same thing. Perhaps this list can be updated to include menstrual pain as an option.

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Injection site pain

4.8.2021 – My arm is sore where i got the shot its been bad for the last two weeks cant lift it up and tingling in my arm and fingers

5.27.2021 – Pain still in arm where i got shot triggered my fibermyalga flair up now im in bad pain gone to three doctors to see what can be done Walk in orthopedic wearing sling and putting pain lotion on it 4 times a day

8.25.2021 – My upper arm still is real painful my fingers going numb

2.27.2022 – Still have arm ace from my shot in july there is a not therein the arm i got the shot

Presyncope, Seasonal allergy and Dry mouth

4.13.2021 – dry cough, dry mouth

4.14.2021 – dry cough, tiredness from some insomnia

4.15.2021 – dry cough

4.16.2021 – dry cough, seasonal allergies

4.17.2021 – seasonal allergies

4.25.2021 – one night, woke up to use bathroom, while there became light headed/dizzy, chills and slightly sweating. I laid down on floor for a few minutes and symptoms subsided. I returned to bed. This isnt normal for me. but I dont believe its the va

5.2.2021 – injection at 2:30 pm CDT today. check in at 10:30 pm CDT.

5.6.2021 – lowered appetite.

5.9.2021 – replaced stairs to back deck yesterday, so some symptoms may be related to that work, 13 hrs of effort.

11.1.2021 – In late September a 3mm wide sized bump presented on my left middle finger, distal phalange near the joint with middle phalange, near interphalargral crease, finger print side. only painful with pressure. has not resolved since then.

12.2.2021 – maybe a little stiffness near my neck, left (injection) side.

12.3.2021 – Stiffness in neck

12.4.2021 – Pre-syncope

7.4.2022 – Unrelated to vaccination: back is sore after lifting 32 lbs. bags of lawn fertilizer yesterday and fertilizing the lawn.

10.28.2022 – Just received shot 3 hours ago.

11.1.2022 – Joint pain at shoulder near injection site, but pre existed injection.

11.2.2022 – Shoulder, left. joint near injection site.

11.3.2022 – pain in shoulder joint

11.4.2022 – Shoulder joint pain, left

Disorientation, Influenza like illness and Myalgia

4.20.2021 – For the past few days, I have experienced flu-like symptoms with muscle aches, a very sore throat, and feeling feverish (but no fever). Ive also felt dizzy and disoriented. Symptoms appear to be decreasing however.

9.23.2022 – I tested positive for COVID and had flu-like conditions with achy joints, headache, fatigue, cough, and a sore throat. It's also likely I had a low grade fever, but I didn't measure one. I had to telework for a week due to this.

Muscular weakness, Hypertension and Heart rate increased

2.28.2021 – First exercise today since the shot. Heart rate much higher for a 60 min workout. It was warmer but I was in the 180bpm range for what was supposed to be an easy run.

3.4.2021 – Cold like symptoms.

3.11.2021 – Big toe pain with no injury. Also had cold like symptoms up until Monday with congestion still.

3.25.2021 – My last two runs left my muscles really weak.

4.22.2021 – Some higher blood pressure. Normally I dont have an issue with this. Higher heart rates during runs.

Body temperature increased, Anosmia and Ageusia

3.23.2021 – Physically and mentally tired. Has increased over the past couple of weeks. Have experienced similar when prescribed a new medication but not usually this long term with a vaccine. I'm definitely sleeping well.

5.13.2021 – Exposed to someone who tested Covid positive 5 days later. 4 days post exposure I developed, cough, congestion, headache, fever. PCR was negative. 3 days later I experienced altered/decreased taste and smell. Again tested negative.

7.1.2021 – 2 hr exposure to 3 people 4/30/21. All tested + 5/5. I had sx onset 5/4. Tested neg 5/6 with mild cough/cong/100.5 temp. Lost taste/smell 5/7. All sx resolved < 10 days post onset. Do continue to have random taste/smell issues that dissipate quickly.

9.30.2022 – Area of redness and itching is 4" x 4

Ear pain, Heart rate increased and Abdominal pain upper

2.16.2021 – A dull throbbing all day in the arm opposite of the vaccine. Occasional Sharp stabbing pains in my neck and, once on right side of body, around the neck near the ears.

2.17.2021 – Maybe swollen glands around neck - ear pain

2.19.2021 – Sudden stabbing pains in ear, stomach area, neck

2.20.2021 – Shooting pains that hit at a nice & are gone but painful & frightening- in ears, skull, neck, back, hip, stomach area- started the day after my vaccine & have not ended

8.16.2021 – I have a swollen lymph node (according to my doctor in June)in right arm which began hurting and swelling day after 2nd shot. Im going back to my doctor on Tuesday because it is now painful to touch & pulsates.

10.20.2022 – Rapid heartbeat

10.24.2022 – High resting heart beat rate/ this morning it ran between 108 & 122 , it is 101 asI write this. I have not seen it as high and as consistently high before I received the last COVID booster vaccine.

11.21.2022 – High heart rate. Last night my Resting heart rate was in the 90's. My blood pressure is good but heart rate is not.

Euphoric mood, Food poisoning and Throat irritation

3.24.2021 – Most of these were from yesterday. I also felt drugged the evening of 3/22/21.

4.12.2021 – Temperature of 99. Slight body aches.

4.26.2021 – I just received it 5 minutes ago.

4.29.2021 – A little congested.

5.3.2021 – Slight cough

5.10.2021 – Congested and scratchy throat.

7.26.2021 – 2 days of slight congestion, fatigue, and queasy stomach.

10.29.2021 – Feeling slightly high

11.3.2021 – I really think the nausea and vomiting is because of food poisoning.

11.12.2021 – Lymph node pain

11.19.2021 – Body aches, headache, low grade fever.

4.29.2022 – Feeling slightly drugged.

Injection site warmth, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema

1.2.2021 – The site was painful for 2 days immediately following the injection. Then the pain went away and my arm felt fine. At 7 days after the injection it started hurting again for 2 days and then the pain resolved. Today (day 10) it feels mildly sore when I touch the site and it is warm, itchy and very red. This warmth and redness I just noticed for the first time today which is why I'm reporting now.

1.27.2021 – I felt pain in the arm where the injection was given for the first 48 hours - more painful than after the first shot. The morning after the 2nd shot I felt chilled but did not have fever. I also felt fatigue and body aches that improved by the evening of 1/21/2021

Lethargy, Migraine and Nausea

3.18.2021 – Since I received the vaccine I have no words to actually describe what I feel

4.9.2021 – Extremely bad migraine and physically lethargic extremely nauseous the last 3 weeksI don't know if I was positive for covid because I couldn't physically go to the hospital

4.29.2021 – Coughing and so tired. headaches are getting worse. Doctor gave me a shot Toradol for my headaches but they are going into full migraines now. I have not been tested for covid. My symptoms are progressively getting worse

5.27.2021 – Extreme fatigue

Hematochezia, Disorientation and Dry eye

3.6.2021 – Headache between eyes. Arm is still bruised still after 17 days.

3.10.2021 – Disoriented

3.11.2021 – Swollen feet worse than normal

3.30.2021 – Red inflamed skin on face and hands. Have had a headache since shot. Somedays bad and most days just nagging. Dry eye really bad putting drops in eyes several times per night

4.6.2021 – Bruising - in unusual areas like stomach

4.15.2021 – Bruising still

4.20.2021 – Fever 102.4 began three days ago with stomach cramps, aches, cough - fever - I am still eak today but fever is finally gone. Still have awful headache. Afraid to go to Dr and didnt get covid test.

6.8.2021 – Afib has been under control for years but now seems to be back. Only you at CDC has the info to show if this is related to vaccine or not. We may not know for years what complications are. We already know about clotting issue. I have appt schedule

9.8.2021 – Stomach aches, diarrhea, occasional red blood in stool and bruising. Unexplained low grade fevers occasionally.

3.9.2022 – My headaches after vaccination have now become migraines. I never had issue with headaches until vaccination. Im not the only person I know with this issue.

Lip swelling, Flushing and Hot flush

3.3.2021 – Sore arm at the vaccine area. Not fever but a little flushing feeling . Like a hot flash. Which it could have been.

3.24.2021 – Slightly tired

3.26.2021 – I did have a sewelling inside lip but went away right away.

3.27.2021 – I just had a little achy hip and lower back last night.But feel fine today.

3.30.2021 – I have a question someone told me if you take Advil between the covid shot it would make the shot not as effective. Is this true?

3.31.2021 – None , but I did get a bruise yesterday where I received the shot.

Oral mucosal erythema, Chapped lips and Mouth swelling

4.20.2021 – Numbness of gums, swollen and cracked lips, and dry mouth. Onset of dry cracked lips and dry mouth around day 18 after first vaccine. Symptoms worsened about a week after second vaccine to include numbing of gums and swollen lips. Symptoms persist.

5.11.2021 – Swelling, redness, and dryness around mouth and on lips. Symptoms temporarily disappeared while on corticosteroid, but 4 days after last dose of treatment (Methylprednisolone 4mg) the symptoms returned.

5.19.2021 – Facial swelling around mouth, lip swelling, lip dryness.

Hot flush, Peripheral swelling and Edema peripheral

2.4.2021 – Hot flush after shot, mild and went away

3.3.2021 – Swelling under arm since shot, forgot to report previously

3.4.2021 – Swelling in hands, thumbs and fingers with tingling and painful has increased throughout the week.

3.11.2021 – Swollen, tingling, both hands.

2.25.2022 – Felt like covid-19 Omicron mild symptoms. Tested negative although my daughter age 19 tested positive and was quite sick.

10.26.2022 – Sinusitis sore throat headaches swollen glands coughing fatigue

Chest pain, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

9.21.2021 – Chest hurts pretty bad

9.22.2021 – Chest still hurts

9.23.2021 – Chest hurts really bad

9.24.2021 – Chest still hurts like a bitch

9.25.2021 – Chest pains may actually be the death of me

9.26.2021 – Chest hurts feels like im being stabbed randomly

9.29.2021 – Chest pains have intensified and now shoulder and arm also hurt

10.13.2021 – I still have chest pains

10.25.2021 – Chest pains are still bad they randomly come and go and when they hit its like im being stabbed!

11.1.2021 – Chest still hurts definitely bothers me 2-3 times a week

Sleep disorder, Mobility decreased and Muscular weakness

4.7.2021 – Loss of appetite

4.29.2021 – Arm still hurtsfeels like needle maybe went too deep. Having issues raising arm above my head to take off shirt or put on/take off bra. Interferes with sleep. Numbness, weakness and pain still happening.

5.4.2021 – Arm pain where injected, some tingling and weakness down arm to wrist. Think the jab went too deep and possibly injured something. Getting doctors appointments.

5.18.2021 – Arm pain and weakness