Their Stories

Irregular breathing, Exercise tolerance decreased and Sputum discolored

3.28.2021 – yesterday i had fever, nausea, headache, chills,

3.29.2021 – Its redness swelling itching,pain site

3.30.2021 – Large itchy area well below injection site. Also had acaker sore on the left side of my tongue for a day after each injection. It is gone now. Not sure if that would be related to the shot.

3.31.2021 – Lightheaded at times

4.1.2021 – Occaaional lightheadedness last couple days

4.16.2021 – Felt bad yesterday very tired, lightheaded, had no energy when I went for my run. Struggled regulating my breathing with running. Had a slight headache. Had to take a nap. Lightheaded at times today. Yesterday I could not do my daily activities

9.24.2021 – Sore throat, harsh productive cough. Coughing up green mucus plugs. Low grade fever. Headache. Went for covid test today waiting for results

5.3.2022 – I have shingles without the rash

Yawning, Premenstrual syndrome and Middle insomnia

1.5.2021 – When I yawned this morning, the muscles at my temples/side of my eyes ached. It went away as I got up and moved around, but I don't remember experiencing this before.

1.12.2021 – I was exhausted yesterday (day 13). I had to get up once during the night to use the restroom, so maybe not the best night's sleep, but I was extremely tired and had a headache. I ended up working a half day because I overslept and then left early

1.31.2021 – Ive been a little tired today, but Im pretty sure it is my monthly hormonal/PMS.

2.2.2021 – I have been tired on and off the past couple of days, which could be hormonal/PMS as I started my period today.

10.2.2022 – Yesterday (after my check-in), I was a little more fatigued than normal, but nothing that drastically affected my activities.

Rash pustular, Pustule and Injected limb mobility decreased

5.6.2021 – Arm pain & stiffness in arm that got the shot in. Muscle stiff & sore and difficulty to move it.

5.13.2021 – The arm I got my shot in is all puffy, stiff, & painful. I'm having problems moving it.

6.6.2021 – I have pain in my joints, red spots and lumps have broken out. A few lumps are fluid filled and painful. Some are itchy. Requested visit and was turned down.

6.17.2021 – I have pus & fluid filled bumps in my left armpit. My left upper arm is swollen & won't reduce. Joints hurt & have headaches on & off. Told it was side effects & nothing can be done.

6.18.2021 – Upper left arm swollen. Fluid & pus filled bumps in left underarm. Light red rash on both lower arms.

11.15.2021 – Difficulty walking due to muscle soreness. Puss filled bumps on under arm on shot arm. Awaiting appointment. Will be seen in three days.

Abnormal dreams, Dyspepsia and Injection site bruising

4.30.2021 – Chill and lightheadedness.

5.8.2021 – Dizziness, foggy feeling, vivid dreams

5.9.2021 – Very sore and swollen lymph nodes under arm and near clavicle on the same side I got my injection.

5.10.2021 – Very swollen and sore lymph nodes under arm and above clavicle on side of injection. Light-headed feeling. Bruise at injection site. Sore shoulder. Crazy dreams.

5.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm and at clavicle, heartburn

5.12.2021 – Swollen lymph node at clavicle.

5.13.2021 – Swollen lymph node near clavicle! Finally going down though!

5.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes near clavicle on side of shot

5.21.2021 – Edema in feet and hands

5.28.2021 – Swollen feet

Spider vein, Pain in extremity and Headache

4.13.2021 – I have minor spider veins that Im keeping an eye on given the news about the Janssen vaccine but Im not too concerned about that right now

4.15.2021 – Im feeling some pressure/slight pain in my left calf since last night. Im sure its nothing but I have an appointment tomorrow with my PCP just to be safe and get it checked out. Visit to my PCP scheduled for tomorrow. Called today to make the appointment. Would have gone today if they had room for me. I am not overly concerned (just being cautious) so happy to go tomorrow.

5.1.2021 – Headache that lasted several days and got progressively worse, then better, then worse again, then better, etc.

Apathy, Irritable bowel syndrome and Feeling of body temperature change

3.19.2021 – Redness around the injection site and real intense itching.

4.4.2021 – None

4.16.2021 – Fever and chills

5.7.2021 – Just today I have been sneezing like crazy. After that let up some, I had and still have a runny nose. I believe it has to do with my sinuses and pollens.

10.3.2021 – Irritable bowel symptoms but have not been diagnosed.

12.6.2021 – Hot sweating spells and then cold spells. I slept a lot, usually during the day and then couldn't sleep at night. No desire to do anything. Did get covid tested yesterday.

1.31.2022 – Flu like symptoms. Was chilled for a few days, couldn't get warm.

Hand dermatitis, Rectal hemorrhage and Eczema

4.27.2021 – Heavy menstrual cycle

12.1.2021 – Heartburn yesterday, despite not eating much

12.3.2021 – Noticed for a few days that my lymph nodes in my arm are swollen and hurting slightly.

12.13.2021 – Eczema rash (pre-existing condition) bad breakout, heartburn, shoulder pain

12.20.2021 – Hives popping up on neck, chin, chest, back, abdomen, arms, legs, hands, feet (now under control), eczema on hands, heartburn (now under control), one day of migraine with vomiting and diarrhea (now under control)

12.27.2021 – Still dealing with hives and heartburn occasionally, treated with steroids and antihistamines

1.3.2022 – Still have mild hives. Taking Claritin and Benadryl still in accordance with urgent care doctor's advice. Also have had some bleeding from the rectum and stomach upset. Heartburn has finally stopped.

2.28.2022 – Still treating my hives and heartburn

Road traffic accident, Bursitis and COVID-19

5.18.2022 – I have ZERO reason to think it is related to my vaccine status, but I developed prepatellar bursitis, requiring visits to doctors' offices, some antibiotics, regular use of an ace bandage and ibuprofen, and changes to my work and personal activities.

11.17.2022 – I got a mild case of COVID in early June. I was in a bicycle collision in mid-July, & the hospital stay plus recovery at home totalled 7 weeks. I had a false positive COVID test on admission to the hospital, 5+ weeks after those symptoms ended.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Joint injury and Asthma

2.7.2021 – Light headed, dizzy

5.7.2021 – Swollen lymph glands, headache, and tired. I do have CLL, so it probably isnt the vaccine

8.6.2021 – I have been diagnosed with asthma and I am on oxygen at night. I do not think that either of conditions are a result of the vaccine Face to face appointments

7.5.2022 – Twisted knee

10.3.2022 – Ankle surgery next week. Then, knee surgery in the spring. I have no symptoms of Covid. I have not had the latest booster. However, I will after my ankle surgery. I have had the two shots in each of my hips for extra protection from Covid

Heart rate irregular, Palpitations and Diarrhea

1.18.2021 – These symptoms were night of injection, 1 week later I might have had mild flu like symptoms for 24 hours

2.7.2021 – Mild loose stool, Im experiencing heart palpitations ( PVCs) but this is probably unrelated. I had some green tea in the am and I exercised moderately both Friday and Saturday. May not have had enough to drink. Not sure. Will be monitoring heart symptoms this week though

2.8.2021 – Just the irregular heart rate( stable in the 70s PVCs) Symptoms subsided after sting ibuprofen

Abnormal uterine bleeding, Muscle rupture and Lip pain

1.11.2021 – Congested.

1.22.2021 – Perhaps a lymph node in my left axillary area that is swollen and sore.

1.30.2021 – 2 migraines, one evening of vomiting

2.4.2021 – Weakness in extremities

2.24.2021 – Difficulty sleeping, mild headaches, achiness.

5.5.2021 – Had hyaluronic lip fillers in january before the vaccines. Had a reaction this week where my fillers/lips are very swollen and painful. Was told by PA that people with COVID Moderna vaccines have had an inflammatory reaction like a rejection.

8.4.2021 – Muscle tears, bulging disc, pinched nerve, bursitis, tendonitis

12.21.2021 – I received the vaccine less than 5 hours ago.

12.24.2021 – Axillary lymph node painful and swollen

2.3.2022 – Congestion.

12.23.2022 – Abnormal uterine bleeding

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Rash and Dyspnea

2.13.2021 – Stuffy, runny nose slight cough

2.14.2021 – Coughing

2.15.2021 – Slight cough runny nose

3.9.2021 – Just got shot 15 minutes ago

3.10.2021 – Dizzy

3.14.2021 – More frequent cough than usual

3.23.2021 – More short of breath

4.22.2021 – Large rash all around hip area Telehealth or urgent care tomorrow

9.7.2021 – Sinus and ears

4.29.2022 – From my fourth shot for about 12 hours

10.25.2022 – Tested positive 10/5 fever chills body aches sinus and cough. Cough is lingering and post nasal drip Paxlovid prescribed and high dose Mucinex,

Retching, Diplopia and Oxygen saturation decreased

2.11.2021 – Soreness of right shoulder near immunization. Upset stomach, lightheartedness, fatigue. Nearly passing out, dry heaving, headaches. Covid test. Awaiting results

8.27.2021 – I have been having dizzy spells, headaches and double vision. I have seen a neurologist and had several eeg tests done in the last couple of months. I was prescribed magnesium as a supplement to treat headaches 48 hour ambulatory eeg

2.26.2022 – Low blood oxygen

Renal stone removal, Costochondritis and Pancreatitis

3.29.2021 – Legs, feet, and toes numbness besides my lips

3.31.2021 – Numbness in my hands and heaviness in my chest

4.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

4.12.2021 – Headaches, Nausea, Pain on left side of abdomen. And was only able to eat Activia yogurt for three days because of the nausea & pain.

4.21.2021 – Never had this before but the doctor is saying I have Costochondritis.

4.26.2021 – I have pancreatitis. Doctor office visit

5.10.2021 – Since being diagnosed with pancreatitis after getting my first vaccine, I also been having problems with my kidneys. And my Still's disease is active. In which before the vaccine, I was doing good with that.

6.28.2021 – Flare of Pancreatitis

9.27.2021 – On August 29 I was diagnosed with having a kidney stone the size of 9.5mm which is unpassable. I had already two surgeries with no success. The doctor is going to try again, but this time the doctor is going to perform laser surgery.

3.29.2022 – I still have kidney stones. And now I have been diagnosed as having advanced kidney disease. I still get bouts on and off of pancreatitis. And also having neurological issues.

Osteoarthritis, Joint swelling and Erythema

4.6.2021 – Some muscle stiffness/soreness on my left leg and thigh ... but they may be due to not doing my regular exercise for one week!

4.16.2021 – So the joint pain for the last 3 days was on my hands I have early osteoarthritis on some of my fingers; they started to hurt the day after my second shot; second morning pain was still there so I took painkiller. Now on third day, pain is diminishing but its still there

4.17.2021 – Fourth day still experiencing slight flare up of osteoarthritis joint pain on some fingers; taking ibuprofen

4.19.2021 – Still feeling the joint flare up on my fingers but not as bad as in previous days

4.20.2021 – Joint pains are for my osteoarthritis on hands. Not as bad as the first 3-4 days.

4.27.2021 – Continuing joint pain on my hands but not as painful during first week after the second vaccine shot

7.13.2021 – Its not really new but wanted to share that the joint swelling on my fingers that I experienced the day after the second moderna shot havent gone away completely. I did labs and my PCP confirmed I have osteoarthritis. PCP visit plus lab work

10.12.2021 – Joint swelling (reddish) on several fingers still happening (middle joint on middle finger of left hand is the most problematic). Blood test done last week and ruled out high uric acid; getting hand X-ray this week then will see specialist next week

Movement disorder, Presyncope and Gout

4.2.2021 – Not yet, its only been a few hours

4.6.2021 – Nope. Happy to have gotten the second shot!

4.8.2021 – This was very strange. About 5 days after the second shot, the same time this happened after the first shot, I experienced explosive diarrhea, near fainting, and serious difficulty breathing. Finally, after an hour, I was able to lie quietly and slept for about 4 hours in the middle of the afternoon. First I was too hot, then I couldn't get warm. I feel OK now, though.

4.9.2021 – Yesterday: , which Id rate severe: dizziness, feeling very fainton the point of passing out. Also, rapid heartbeat, very troublesome breathing.

5.7.2021 – For reasons I cant explain, and which may have nothing to do with the vaccine, I have experienced gout-like symptoms that now make it difficult to walk on one leg. I am contacting my doctor.

5.14.2021 – Still experiencing the after effects of my first-ever bout of gout. Not worsening, just hanging on. Probably not related to vaccine.

4.2.2022 – Mild flu-like symptoms today and a slightly sore arm. I got my second booster yesterday.

Pneumonia aspiration, Bronchitis and Peripheral swelling

3.26.2021 – On March 20, 2021 I had 100 degree temp, chills and very sore arm. Symptoms decreased signigicantly by March 22, 2021 with only a sore, swollen, hot arm.

4.21.2022 – I am beginning to recover from aspiration pneumonia and acute bronchitis, with an onset of 3 weeks ago. My primary care doc's office visit.

4.22.2022 – Continued sore throat and coughing from aspiration pneumonia contracted over 3 weeks ago.

4.25.2022 – Coughing

5.2.2022 – Continued hard coughing and headache from aspiration pneumonia most likely.

10.5.2022 – Severe coughing is continuing to worsen. Doctor's office and chest xray and ENT scoped throat

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Pharyngeal swelling and Limb discomfort

3.20.2021 – There is a bit of bump, that is sore to the touch, under the surface of my skin right next to the injection site. It is about the size of a half an inch, shaped like an oval, and seems to exist beneath the skin (there's no visible lump on my arm). The injection site has a slight black and blue tinge and the skin over the lump is slightly red.

3.21.2021 – Still have the bump on my arm that is sore which I reported yesterday but other than that Im good!

4.10.2021 – My throat feels somewhat swollen.

4.11.2021 – Sore throat, feels slightly swollen but better than yesterday!

4.12.2021 – Sore throat is worse, moderate amount of pain/discomfort. Unsure if related to the 2nd shot or from pollen/allergies.

Flushing, Hyperhidrosis and Lymph node pain

4.6.2021 – An hour after the shot inexperienced flushing and sweating for approximately one hour with no associated change in body temperature.

4.7.2021 – Swollen lymph node in clavical area on shot side of body

4.8.2021 – Swollen lymph node in clavical area on injection side of body.

4.9.2021 – Same swollen tender lymph node in clavical area on side of body where injection was received.

4.10.2021 – Still have a Swollen tender lymph node in clavical area on the side of the body I received the shot.

4.11.2021 – Continued swollen and tender lymph node

4.12.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph node persists.

4.13.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph node lessened, but persists.

Lower respiratory tract infection, Tenderness and Swelling

3.22.2021 – Slight vertigo

4.12.2021 – A swelling at the base of my neck nwar my collarbone, possibly a lymph node. Tender to the touch.

4.13.2021 – Swelling at the base of my neck, likely a lymph node. Tender to the touch.

4.14.2021 – Swelling at the base of my neck by collarbone, likely a lymph node. Tender to the touch.

4.15.2021 – Swelling at the base of my neck near collarbone, likely a lymph node. Tender to the touch.

4.16.2021 – Swelling at the base of my neck, probably a lymph node. Tender to the touch.

4.17.2021 – Slight swelling at the base of my neck, likely a lymph node. Tender to the touch.

4.25.2022 – Sore throat

5.6.2022 – Chest cold and cough

10.13.2022 – Swollen and tender armpit of arm that received the vaccine.

10.14.2022 – Swollen armpit lymph nodes

C-reactive protein decreased, Photosensitivity reaction and Hyperacusis

3.9.2021 – Fibromyalgia flare starting

3.15.2021 – migraine symptoms: head throbbing; sensitive to light, sound

3.22.2021 – Migraines.

4.6.2021 – Fibromyalgia flare up (same thing happened after first shot)

10.4.2021 – Diarrhea, unexplained by Crohn's disease in remission.

2.8.2022 – I have Crohn's Disease. My blood work shows my c-reactive-protein is at 19.8 (<8 being normal). I'm incredibly fatigued. This is likely a Crohn's flare, however I have not had a colonoscopy in a year.

12.29.2022 – Brain fog. I'm a COVID long hauler form a April 2020 infection. Vaccines slowly were helping to reduce symptoms of fatigue and brain fog, and vaccine #4 reduced brain fog **significantly**, but now it's coming back steadily.

Cystitis noninfective, Mucosal inflammation and Mastication disorder

4.29.2021 – Elevated pulse, sore throat, warm/hot skin

4.30.2021 – Nose Congestion that is slimey white but no nose drip.

5.1.2021 – Water retention and mild underarm pain

5.3.2021 – 3rd day of insomnia with 4-5 hours sleep

5.4.2021 – Insomnia 4 hours sleep, legs were hurting

5.12.2021 – Headache some days for a short time, skin surface temperature is warmer than usual

5.26.2021 – Very warm skin on neck and back for 2 afternoons, no fever. Very hot chest area for couple hours on 1 day. A couple of days of underarm pain and joint pain. 1 evening walk felt fatigued and exhausted. Ear lobes swollen 1 day.

6.9.2021 – Leg strength weakness several days, light coughing 2 days, exhausted on 5 mile hike which is abnormal for me, inflammation in sinuses and bladder

7.28.2021 – Weakness in my legs sometimes, fatigue, intermittent pain in joints especially right hand which had hurt significantly after 2nd shot

4.28.2022 – Yellow and gray phlegm coating on tongue for more than 2 months. Sleep less than 6 hours per night.

10.24.2022 – Forgot to report night before this almost no REM or deep sleep shown on smart watch

10.25.2022 – Needed to take Tylenol

11.25.2022 – Very sore throat that caused painful swallowing, difficulty cheeing, and ear ache.

Peripheral coldness, Body temperature increased and Injection site swelling

1.21.2021 – Mild: Felt tingly down my back about 5mins after vaccine, then fine after. Also, a heaviness but fine after. I may be hyper aware trying to feel it going thru my body. Overall, I feel fine after 10 mins of sitting and waiting after vaccine

1.22.2021 – Just the site of injection, slight pain,soreness

1.23.2021 – Just slight pain and swelling on injection site

2.25.2021 – When I got the 2nd vaccine 2/18/21 I felt fine. The following day 2/18/21 I felt cold hands/feet, chills, body aches, had 100.5 temp, symptoms-moderate, then the following day 2/20/21 I felt fine and all symptoms went away.

2.18.2022 – Menstrual cycle seemed to have started again after booster

Bone pain, Menstruation delayed and Injection site warmth

5.4.2021 – Want to report that I have COVID arm.

5.7.2021 – Starting Saturday May 1st I woke up to a sore, itchy, swollen, red and hot area at my injection site. It's better now but still a little itchy.(COVID Arm from what I understand.)

6.6.2021 – My 2nd dose I a terrible reaction. Worse than the 1st. By the next am I had severe joint, bone pain the traveled through my body from the neck down. I also have had a delayed period. AND COVID Arm again. This time it started the 3rd day after 2nd ds.

Asthma, Bronchitis and Urticaria

3.21.2021 – Sweating

3.23.2021 – Rash: hives on hands and legs.

4.3.2021 – Fever, fatigue, and headache yesterday, but they're gone now. Also I've been coughing more since I got the vaccine, but it may just be my asthma.

6.19.2021 – Asthma allergies turned into bronchitis within a couple days, lasted 1 week. Tried going to urgent care, but the doctor wouldn't let me inside because it may be covid related. I'm better now. Did self-care at home. No fever now.

Atrial septal defect, Premature menopause and Graves' disease

7.13.2021 – Suffer from Graves Disease

7.14.2021 – Slight pain in armpit still continues, suspect near lymph node

7.31.2021 – Graves disease; patent forman ovale

8.1.2021 – Graves disease, patent forman ovale

8.2.2021 – Hot flashes, heartburn, heart rate little more elevated - Have Graves disease, patent foramen ovale

8.4.2021 – Still heart palpitations, higher heart rate. Have Graves disease, patent foramen ovale

1.23.2022 – Insomnia, slightly elevated heart rate compared to normal

1.27.2022 – Phantosmia started

1.29.2022 – Continued burning smell sensation

2.5.2022 – Headache, lightheaded, dizzy. Heart heart elevated more than normal

3.8.2022 – Recent diagnoses of premature menopause at age 39

Skin hemorrhage, Ear hemorrhage and Scab

1.5.2021 – Heart palpitations; Eye issues; Fogginess

1.6.2021 – Eye issues (underlying condition)

1.7.2021 – Eye sensitivity

2.15.2021 – pain and swelling in feet and legs, slight fever - random, aching throughout body, headache, fatigue

3.1.2021 – Excessive fatigue, muscle aches and stiffness throughout body, and headache.

3.15.2021 – Hemorrhoids

5.3.2021 – Indented and painful rash on arms.

8.2.2021 – Extreme fatigue - being treated by my doctor. Loss of hair.

11.2.2021 – Vertigo

11.3.2021 – Dizzyness, lightheadedness

11.29.2021 – Fatigue, feelings of being sick/ill

12.6.2021 – Fatigue, headache, bloating

10.10.2022 – Blood in my ears.

10.31.2022 – Scabs in my ears, which bleed when they're opened.

Campylobacter colitis, Campylobacter infection and Neck mass

3.28.2021 – A lump just below my left collar bone. This is opposite side I had my shot

5.19.2021 – I dont have a lot of energy and under collar bone now my left side is really sore at times

5.26.2021 – I am not able to do my fruit tree maintenance no more than 10 minutes at a time. Weakness in upper back and shoulders. Makes for a long day when you have 32 fruit trees. I have never had this trouble before the covid shots

6.4.2021 – I was infected with Campylobacter. My Lymph nodes were extremely painful. I had to go to the ER gave me 2 bags of liquids because my immune system could not fight this without antibiotics. I think the vaccine has damaged my immune system.

7.21.2021 – I am still having high levels of inflammation after recovering from campylobacter. The back Of my head and neck has hurt non stop for the last 2 months

Insurance issue, Oral mucosal exfoliation and Trigger finger

4.1.2021 – sore throat, cough, runny nose

4.15.2021 – shot arm hurt again at site , not terribly or anything, and joints in that arm hurt,

4.21.2021 – temperature regulation issues, sweating, period started too though

4.22.2021 – injection shoulder has felt sunburnt yesterday today,

5.3.2021 – intestinal issues, skin break outs, headaches, exhaustionsymptom have since started to resolve

5.24.2021 – new left side back/torso and knee painhas diminished to workable levels

5.31.2021 – diarrhea stuffy noseitchy skin bumps

7.19.2021 – skin issues, rash, spot, etc.joint pains specialist scheduled for in person. xrays.

10.18.2021 – skin spots, higher than usual heart rate and blood pressure in last month regular physical

10.20.2021 – sore throat, scratchy throat, cough, behind eyes pain, jaw pain, yesyerday too

10.21.2021 – cough, pain behind eyes, upset, unwell feeling, sunburn skin feeling, bruise skin feeling, chest hurt, itchy, mouth peeling, difficulty focusing,

10.22.2021 – pain behind eyes, cough (better than before), unwell feeling, distaste for usual foods, insomnia, disoriented visually/dizzy, difficulty with movement/light changes

10.23.2021 – pain behind eyes, bumps and itching

10.25.2021 – loss apetite, finger pain, dizzy

11.1.2021 – finger and hand pain, bone pain, joint pain. middle finger pain and getting stuck or rubberbandy or difficult to move or control

11.8.2021 – hand pain joint pain bone pain body aches teeth hurt tooth aches hand joints hurt, mild hand swelling, overall stiffness appointment

11.15.2021 – sore throat, horseness, bump on throat

11.24.2021 – hand and finger pain, toe pain, bone and leg pain

1.17.2022 – lower back pain and relates issues that made ot hard to walk

9.8.2022 – hot ears, flinging fingers and stiffness in am

9.28.2022 – leg

10.5.2022 – ibs increase, tired, exhaustion, fever

10.12.2022 – joint pain, muscle pain

10.19.2022 – widespread rash midsection

12.7.2022 – weird breakouts was supposed to go to office but new insurance is unusable so couldnt access care as needed

Depressed mood, Menstruation delayed and Menstruation irregular

3.29.2021 – Uncharacteristically sad

9.23.2021 – My period is irregular now (it has been like clockwork since I first started my period way back in 6th grade) and then it started early on August 1st and was very different in color and flow, and then it didn't come again until today September 23 I had to go in to rule out pregnancy, diabetes and cancer but ni explanation could be given for the over a month and a half late period.