Their Stories

Injection site pustule, Injection site scab and Poor quality sleep

1.19.2021 – Havent slept well since getting vaccinated

1.28.2021 – Have had sore throat, sinus and headache for last 3 or 4 days. Lack of energy, trouble sleeping. No fever or temperature.

2.4.2021 – Sore throat, sinus drainage and coughing the last several days.

3.6.2021 – Cold or mild flu like symptoms, sore throat, dry cough, headache for about two days. Yesterday was the worst I feel some better today.

8.14.2021 – Nothing of concern but the injection site of the first shot recently developed a sore red pimple like spot that has persisted for about 6 or 7 weeks. Its not painful but it is tender to the touch. It has scabbed in the last week.

3.23.2022 – Upper respiratory and sinus infection, worst cold I can remember having. Tested negative for COVID and flu. Took a week to get back to normal

4.26.2022 – I've had a cough, mild sore throat and sinus for r the last couple of days but normal temperature. I performed a self test today and it came back a strong positive. Spoke with my Dr. by phone

7.1.2022 – Positive COVID test late April. Mild to moderate cold like symptoms with 1 or 2 days moderate to bad. Overall lasted 4 or 5 days but it took a full month before I no longer had any affects at all.

Balance disorder, Sleep disorder and Somnolence

2.8.2021 – An Ear ache in my left ear

2.9.2021 – I failed to mention on yesterday, that I was not able to sleep on the side of the Vaccine site for a couple of days...

2.19.2021 – I don't know if it's associated with the deep freeze, but I have been coughing, balance off and have pains in my right side...

3.6.2021 – Cough, left earache just like it was when I took the first Vaccine. the

3.7.2021 – Ear ache

3.10.2021 – Itching over various parts of my body...

3.19.2021 – I am more tired and sleepy than normal! I was a person that did not sleep during the day, but lately all I want to do is sleep and be to myself.

4.9.2021 – Dry cough

4.16.2021 – Itching all over my body...

9.3.2021 – Headaches, flu like symptoms Primary doctor

Injection site reaction, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

12.31.2020 – Pain under my arm (in my armpit)

1.21.2021 – Pain in arm pit (lymph nodes)

1.22.2021 – Very Swollen glad in the pit of my arm

1.23.2021 – Very inlarged lymph nodes under arm of injection expanding down the arm and across the top of my upper chest Vascular Ultrasound

1.24.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes under my arm and across the top of my chest. Was advised yesterday to get a vascular ultrasound to check for blood clot..no clot found Vascular ultrasound yesterday

1.25.2021 – Still have swollen lymph nodes but smaller than yesterday

Amenorrhea, Bone pain and Head discomfort

3.22.2021 – A little bit of an earache in both ears

3.26.2021 – Lymph nodes in groin have been tender for 3 days

3.27.2021 – The lymph nodes on the right of my groin are still tender.

3.28.2021 – Still have minor ache/ tenderness from lymph nodes in right groin. Lessening.

3.29.2021 – Lymph nodes in right side of groin hurt much less today

4.13.2021 – My balance has been a little off since yesterday evening. I havent fallen , Ive just been a little less coordinated.

4.14.2021 – I was lightheaded this morning upon awakening - had to sit down and then lay down for another 2 hours.

5.3.2021 – For 2 days last week I had a really bad headache but I think it was caused by seasonal allergies and a weather system. My shot arm hurt again for one day but its all ok now.

5.24.2021 – For the last 3 weeks - lightheadedness about once to 3 times a day every 1 to 2 days, lasting for about 5 to 10 seconds each time.

7.12.2021 – My head still feels kind of full, my lower-back went loose for a week, and my finger joints started cracking suddenly about a month ago.

10.11.2021 – About 2 months ago I had 1 week where I ached all over on a bone level and had to take Naproxin daily. And after my period being gone for 6 months, it came back in September. Lots of allergy-related headaches.

1.24.2022 – My stomach hurts/ burns but I'm not nauseous.

1.25.2022 – Stomach still burns with or without food

7.19.2022 – I got Covid on 5/31/22. My symptoms were very similar to seasonal allergies. I still have a lingering throat cough and occasional random bone pain. But my upper arm pain and limited mobility from the 2nd shot has finally gone away.

12.14.2022 – My neck is not as sore today as it was yesterday

Executive dysfunction, Amnesia and Impaired work ability

4.5.2021 – Blurry vision

4.27.2021 – I was ill for a couple days. Complete exhaustion and slight nausea on Friday. I slept through lunch. Saturday was lethargic too. I worked less on Friday and did not make up the work over the weekend like I had planned.

5.3.2021 – Nausea, headaches, not really hungry, dizziness, tired.

5.12.2021 – Tired, napping at lunch time between work. Its weird. Or exhausted in the evening. I am also having reduced appetite. Sometimes eating a snack in the evening with no real dinner.

7.7.2021 – Mild Headache and body ache. Nausea, diarrhea. Complete exhaustion. Memory loss, lack of executive functioning.

Impaired work ability, Ear pain and Throat irritation

5.9.2021 – I just thought of it, but if it helps to know/put with the data I report, I have lupus.

5.25.2021 – Ear/throat pain. Irritable?

6.8.2021 – I was able to go back to work last Monday, but the fatigue didnt go away and by the weekend I completely crashed, it was as bad as the first couple days after the second shot.

11.23.2021 – Increased fatigue, but possibly lupus related

12.16.2021 – Cold symptoms, runny nose, ear pain, scratchy throat

12.2.2022 – Well, I caught Covid

Balance disorder, Arthritis and Anosmia

2.12.2021 – Tired and slight headache day after. Felt like my walk was slightly unbalanced day or two after

2.18.2021 – Runny nose, but probably pollen allergies.

2.25.2021 – My arthritis has felt worse for the past week. Today is significantly better. I sure wish you could find a cure for arthritis!

3.5.2021 – I have arthritis so its hard to differentiate, but the pain my neck joints seem worse today.

3.6.2021 – Slight nausea after breakfast

3.11.2021 – My appetite is slightly less than usual

11.29.2021 – I have arthritis, so it may be all about that, but my body aches seem worse lately.

1.26.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose

5.15.2022 – Runny nose, loose bowels

5.18.2022 – Headache - mild

Mycotic allergy, Hyposmia and Sinus pain

5.18.2021 – Sinus pain/pressure and dry mouth

5.20.2021 – Dry mouth yesterday

5.24.2021 – Possible IBS flare

6.7.2021 – Shot arm was very sore muscles in it very sore some joints for sore the other day

6.13.2021 – Majority of fever, chills, tiredness & muscle pain was from 4pm yesterday until 8am today

6.14.2021 – Moderate severe Abdominal cramping and diarrhea only lasted from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. last night

6.15.2021 – My anxiety has been all over the place since Saturday night. Not sure it has anything to do with the shot or not

6.25.2021 – My right ear is hurting last 24 hours like outer ear infection starting. Have had some bouts with my anxiety.

7.9.2021 – Developed an ear infection last week. And I was exposed to mold the other day so I think I'm starting with a sinus infection. I have sinus pressure & a little bit of drainage causing scratchy throat. I'm highly allergic to mold always get sick Visit at my doctor's office

12.13.2021 – Insomnia issues, trouble sleeping. Still have Limited sense of smell and taste but my tastes are off, many things taste baby or I test chemicals or metal very strange thing smell weird it's not right.

Abdominal pain lower, Breast tenderness and Blepharospasm

1.15.2021 – Neck on side of injection is sore/slight pain

1.19.2021 – Back is sore/stiff again today, and injection site had some sharp pains for the first time

11.6.2021 – Lymph nodes no longer swollen

11.7.2021 – Shoulder pain slightly, breasts still a little tender

11.16.2021 – Joint pain. Rotates through whole body, at least one is hurting at all times, mostly in arm joints, specifically wrist and shoulders.

12.7.2021 – Limbs go numb very easily. Still having joint pain

11.3.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes since end of august, multiple tests done, no reason

12.22.2022 – Neck lymph nodes reswollen. Have had many issues lately with lymph nodes in neck. Even saw an oncologist as they have been enlarged since august. Bad migranes more often as well.

12.29.2022 – Eye twitch bottom left eyelid Appt to see pcp on saturday

Tongue eruption, Tongue blistering and Pain in jaw

4.1.2021 – Runny nose and a lot of sneezing since afternoon of day of vaccine (unclear if vaccine related or hayfever, but on hayfever medication)

4.2.2021 – slight shortness of breath

4.3.2021 – Slight shortness of breath, runny nose

4.20.2021 – had small blister-like bumps appear on the side of my tongue about an hour after the injection, like a minor allergic reaction took Benadryl and appeared better after

4.21.2021 – dizziness; bumps on tongue were back in the morning, took Benadryl again, which helped; pain from injection spread into armpit (feels a bit swollen) and left side of chest/upper torso; slight jaw-pain (assuming lymph nodes by ears and in armpit are slightly swollen)

4.26.2021 – Slight dizziness

4.27.2021 – Mild dizziness

12.27.2021 – feeling hot

12.29.2021 – swollen lymph node in left armpit since yesterday

12.30.2021 – Lymph node in left armpit still slightly swollen

1.11.2022 – Feeling feverish and fatigued today, currently at 99.2F.

1.21.2022 – Ran a fever on and off for a couple days and was fatigued, tested negative with home test. Had what may have been food poisoning (really bad diarrhea) over the weekend.

Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

3.3.2021 – Numbness in my left arm and hand

3.4.2021 – Tingling in my left arm- moderate

3.5.2021 – Tingling numbness in left hand and arm (moderate)

3.6.2021 – Numbness and tingling in left have and arm (moderate)

3.10.2021 – Tingling numbness left have fingertips (moderate)

3.14.2021 – Tingling and numbness in my left arm and finger tips

3.21.2021 – Tingling and numbness in my left arm and hand. This has sustained for 3 weeks. Doctors say it may be an inflamed nerve from where I got the shot

3.28.2021 – Persuade numbing and tingling in my left arm and hand

Photosensitivity reaction, Kidney infection and Cystitis

6.11.2021 – Just completed exhausted no energy

7.2.2021 – Vertigo, muscle weaknesses, shakes

7.3.2021 – Dizziness

7.9.2021 – Itchines. Dizziness

7.14.2021 – Rash and severe sun sensitivity that causes the rash. It itches uncontrollably and keeps me from sleeping very much at a time.

7.21.2021 – Feeing like I am dizzy and going to vomit.I'm having to take anti nausea medications to keep from throwing up.

7.28.2021 – Fever, cough, vomiting, headache, dizzy, fatigued, lethargic

8.4.2021 – Nausea, short of breath, fatigue, insomnia, migraine, fever

8.13.2021 – I've had a bladder / kidney infection that isn't responding to antibiotics. Nausea, vomiting, fever,

9.29.2021 – Worsening shortness of breathe, masks make it even harder to get oxygen and my saturation levels drop to the point of dizziness somewhere from 76 to 83 is the usual.

Wrist fracture and Oral herpes

1.25.2021 – A cold sore on my lip started yesterday. I dont usually get them. Minor and probably not related to the vaccine but thought Id let you know

1.26.2021 – I have a cold sore on my lip that started the day after the vaccine. Its minor and probably unrelated but thought I would let you know

2.24.2021 – Cold sore on my lip. This also happened after my first dose. It healed and now another has appeared after my second dose

3.10.2022 – Wrist fracture

Periarthritis, Ocular hyperemia and Alopecia

2.16.2021 – Tiny red spot in white of right eye. Had shot inright arm. No pain, burning, itching.

2.17.2021 – Eye better today.

3.14.2021 – Bed early, no appetite. Awakened 3am sweated thru pjs tho no fever, just chills. Then one sinus tickled & stated sneezing clear mucus both sides. Still sneezing due to tickle now 5pm. Aches, chills subsiding.

3.26.2021 – Diarrhea 3 days....not severe

5.17.2022 – Symptoms 18 hrs after 2nd booster soon May 14th. Slight headache Sunday May 15th. Redness and slight swelling at injection site still on May 17th.

6.17.2022 – Have noticed losing head hair more than normal since my first booster. Have heard others say that as well. Are you finding any connection with extra non age related hair loss? If so, will it grow back w vitamins or a med? Would love to know.

11.13.2022 – Frozen shoulder Orthopedic for xrays

Paresthesia oral and Paresthesia

12.22.2020 – About 30 minutes after vaccination while driving home, tingling was noted in injection arm, traveling up the left arm into the left neck and around the lips. Tingling resolved but the next day tingling was noted to be diffuse, light and scattered through arms, hands, fingers, and legs equally and bilaterally. No dermatomal or distinct nerve distribution. Tingling worsened by sitting on legs, became dense tingling in the anterior shins upon standing, but then resolved a few minutes later to the more diffuse light tingling. No notable difference in strength (able to hike and cook). No notable numbness. No rashes, no shortness of breath, no changes in heart rate.

Sensitivity to weather change, Feeling of body temperature change and Aphonia

1.3.2021 – I felt sensitive to temperature. When it was cold, I felt like I couldn't warm up even though I was wearing layers and covered by two blankets. When the weather warmed up, I started sweating more than usual.

1.6.2021 – I started my period and worked overtime two days in a row, so I don't believe the fatigue or tiredness is associated with the vaccine.

2.1.2021 – I am on my period and cramping, so I dont believe the abdominal pain is related to the vaccine.

12.16.2022 – Coughing, lost my voice. However I tested negative for COVID twice.

Pityriasis rosea, Hordeolum and Ventricular extrasystoles

2.6.2021 – PVCs last night about 10 hours after the vaccine at hours of sleep. I am being worked up for a sudden episode of SVT that occurred 2 weeks ago. Holter monitor negative other than documented benign PVCs last week. Last SVT was 26 years ago after initiation of IV morphine following c-section. Heart rate was over 210 both episodes. No SVT symptoms following the vaccine but markedly increased in frequency of PVCs last night when lying down. No noticeable effect today.

2.7.2021 – A few palpitations last night but far less than the night of the vaccine.

2.8.2021 – No further PVCs noted

2.10.2021 – Lightheaded intermittently

3.6.2021 – Palpitations last night while sleeping. Took a prn metoprolol and they resolved with HR down to 70-80s

3.12.2021 – Very small eye sty

6.6.2021 – Pityriasia Rosea under both axilla. Also many muscle aches, especially if back as back and legs. Swollen feet/ankles

3.5.2022 – COVID positive

Oral mucosal blistering, Menstruation delayed and Night sweats

9.7.2021 – Blisters in mouth but platelets came back normal.

9.22.2021 – Dizziness

10.5.2021 – Menstrual cycle 3 days late. Never happens since I'm also on birth control. Please look into Women's Health with these vaccines. Thank you!

10.21.2021 – Caught a cold but it's not covid. I got tested and was negative.

5.24.2022 – Night sweats

5.27.2022 – Higher heart rate than usual

5.28.2022 – Resting heart rate a tad higher than usual still.

5.29.2022 – Higher resting heart rate

5.30.2022 – Higher resting heart rate while sleeping.

Dry skin, Pollakiuria and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

3.26.2021 – Mild Itchy skin all over since March 22.

3.27.2021 – No

3.28.2021 – Mild itching all over at times

3.29.2021 – Skin doctor appointment to determine cause if itching and rash

3.30.2021 – Mild itch all over at times Office visit to skin doctor to assess inflammatory itching

4.1.2021 – Just a little itchy dry skin which seemed to be aggravated by the vaccine or just coincidental.

4.30.2021 – Some lingering fatigue ....frequent urination

5.7.2021 – I have chronic gastrointestinal problems that have flared up for the last 3 days.

3.26.2022 – Since Covid my acid reflux and GI problems have gotten worse

4.15.2022 – Night sweats and chills and elevated resting heart rate

4.16.2022 – No they are mild and manageable. Just the chills are a bother.

4.17.2022 – I am in the hospital for possible kidney stones today. Not sure if the booster triggered an attack

4.24.2022 – I tested positive for influenza B but had no symptoms other than chills and sweats 8 days after my booster. I thought the chills and sweats were from the booster but the hospital said no. I had the flu shot October 2021. 4 days to check the flu virus although I did not feel sick.

Osteoarthritis, Rash macular and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.18.2021 – At day 8 or 9 my red spot reappeared, was about 1.5x1.5 and below the injection site. It was itchy for 24 hours and then disappeared at 72 hours.

11.11.2021 – Stuff neck

11.24.2021 – Low grade headache located in lower region of back of skull. Stiff neck and shoulders. I've had it a week and thought it was due to new glasses with tight earpieces. After having them "loosened" did not relieve the headache.

5.11.2022 – Sinus infection

11.10.2022 – Osteoarthritis of hip requiring hip replacement

Therapeutic response unexpected, Body temperature increased and Upper-airway cough syndrome

2.16.2021 – Mild sore throat probably tied to allergy post nasal drip.

3.14.2021 – Immediately after both shots my normal sinus congestion (allergies?)cleared up

4.1.2021 – Slight runny nose. Likely allergies to spring plants

12.3.2021 – Mild cough and nasal congestion

9.25.2022 – Sniffles, less than one degree F fever, general aches mild sore throat, Two negative Covid tests

9.30.2022 – Very mild sore throat, and intermittent nasal congestion and general ache. May be seasonal pollen allergy and post nasal drip but more than i have most years. Two negative covid tests.

12.9.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, general body ache, headache. Positive Covid test.

Depression, Arthritis and Tenderness

6.4.2021 – Increased fatigue and depression

6.11.2021 – To be fair the fatigue right now is probably not from the vaccine

7.11.2021 – Increased muscle and joint pain

7.17.2021 – Increased muscle and joint pain especially in hands, unusually severe joint inflammation and pain in one finger which is sore to the touch as well

7.23.2021 – Increased fatigue, depression, joint pain

9.10.2021 – Severe burning pain in right middle knuckle, severe left shoulder pain Scheduled for next week

Eyelid margin crusting, Lacrimation increased and Dysgeusia

8.13.2021 – Weird taste in mouth. Dizziness

8.14.2021 – Some palpitations

8.15.2021 – Eyes watering, crusting but not horribly

8.16.2021 – Experienced more palpitations since taking this shot then before the shot. Joint pain is left hip, started yesterday

9.4.2021 – Eyes watering (mainly left)

9.5.2021 – Eyes watering

9.10.2021 – Shortness of breath Getting tested for Covid-19

12.5.2021 – It happened around the same time I got 2nd vaccination but I've been short of breath and had a cough off and on. Ive been to a pulmonologist and cardiologist and weren't trying to figure things out. Don't know if it's vaccine related or not.

Dysgeusia, Rash and Lymphadenopathy

3.31.2021 – An intense metallic taste starting 15 mins after my second injection. It overpowers all other tastes and is constant

4.1.2021 – Still have an intense metallic taste that overrides all taste and my lymph nodes are enlarged in my neck and armpit of the side of injection

4.2.2021 – Full body itchy rash, swollen lymph nodes in armpit and neck and metallic taste

4.3.2021 – Metallic taste

4.4.2021 – Metallic taste but less intense

4.6.2021 – Still have that intense metallic taste

Chillblains, Skin discoloration and Viral infection

1.24.2021 РI have Sj̦grens syndrome, but today I feel even more tired.

5.13.2021 – Red and purple toes, numbness/tingling. Chilblains diagnosis. Had negative Covid test recently. Doctors office

10.21.2022 – Congestion in nose, throat, and chest. Coughing. Going to get a covid PCR test later today. Then contact physician. So no more news to report.

10.28.2022 – Viral infection with asthma exacerbation. In hospital

12.16.2022 – Swelling feet legs ankles. Stiffness and tingling in lower legs. I have Sjgren's syndrome

Hypersomnia, Secretion discharge and Asthma

3.21.2021 – Dry cough first thing this morning

4.9.2021 – I have a dry cough and my mucus seems thick. It could be allergies and maybe has nothing to do with COVID.

4.19.2021 – I didnt check in the last time because I was fatigued and slept for 2 days almost straight through. The couple of hours I was up was full of hot flashes, sweats, dizziness and headache and body aches.

5.17.2021 – Nausea and throwing up for a day or two per week

5.24.2021 – I seem to get very nauseous (to the point of vomiting) at different times of the day, for no apparent reason. This happens whether I have eaten or not eaten. I am 57 years old and had a hysterectomy at 29 years old so I know it is not pregnancy.

7.16.2021 – For about a week I have had diarrhea and no appetite and am tired. I assumed it was due to heat. However, on 7/13/21 I started becoming extremely tired and exhausted..like I was on sleepy drugs. Yesterday, 7/15, I lost taste. I got tested at CVS too.

10.22.2021 – I have had a few severe asthma attacks where I had to use the inhaler more than once. One attack almost landed me in the ER. Previously I had only had about 5 medium attacks in an 11 year time span.

Influenza like illness, Myalgia and Nasal congestion

2.6.2022 – Beginning around Jan 15,2022 I have had a severe flu like illness with cough nasal congestion muscle aches and low grade fever. This greatly improved about a week ago but has not completely resolved. I had my COvid booster and flu shot Dec 13 Got COvid test negative took zpack didn't help

6.21.2022 – Had Covid with symptoms beginning June 4 2022 and positive PCR June 7. Took paxlovid and was okay after June 11

Somnolence, Sinusitis and Diarrhea

1.25.2021 – My mild arm pain is completely gone today. But last night I started feeling unusually tired. This morning I still felt not quite myself, and then diarrhea started before lunch.

1.28.2021 – Since I received the shot I have fluctuated from feeling fine to being very tired and mildly foggy, just wanting to sleep. Especially in the afternoon which is not the norm for me.

2.27.2021 – I had fever, chills, sore arm and fatigue the day after me vaccine #2 on 2/23. I was not sent an email from you on that day but wanted to make an accurate report.

12.8.2021 – I have a sinus infection. Doctor's office visit.

Somnolence, Brain fog and Palpitations

2.12.2021 – I have been experiencing exhaustion/ fatigue sleepiness, headaches and a feeling a bit foggy. Daily shores a hassle from being so tired when I get home.

2.22.2021 – Dizzy, cant think straight (foggy brain)

2.23.2021 – Dizziness, brain fog

2.24.2021 – Dizziness, cant think straight,

2.25.2021 – Dizzy

3.26.2021 – Headaches and heart palpitations

4.2.2021 – Migraine and fatigue

5.21.2021 – Heart palpitations, headaches and fatigue. Brain fog.

2.19.2022 – Exhaustion, dizziness, headaches, joint pain. Vomiting., faintness.

Otorrhea, Deafness and Ear infection

2.9.2021 – Sunday Feb 7 I had fever, chills, headache, muscle and body aches

2.28.2021 – Ear infection...loss of hearing for a few days then fluid discharge on right ear. Lots of congestion. Thought were allergies but congestion was part of infection.

3.8.2021 – Itching but not at the injection site and no rash

6.4.2021 – I have congestion that has been ongoing. in office visit

11.1.2021 – Following day after injection I felt pain at the injection site and I felt tired but today I feel better.