Their Stories

Hangover, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Throat tightness

5.3.2021 – I may have experienced some symptoms from being hung over, today.

5.13.2021 – Sweating at night, around 3 or 4 am.

5.29.2021 – My sinuses are blocked and my nose keeps running.

6.17.2021 – Runny nose and clogged sinuses.

6.28.2021 – Restricted breathing.

7.1.2021 – My sinuses continue to stuff up several times a day. Breathing is getting more labored and there's a constricted feeling in my throat.

8.26.2021 – Coughing, headache, runny nose, and my throat feels funny.

11.25.2021 – I've had a hard time breathing. For a while I couldn't go up 1 flight of stairs without having to stop and catch my breath. The doctor gave me inhalers and pills. My nose will dispense snot without notice, like a sanitizer bottle.

Skin burning sensation, Cardiac disorder and Blood glucose increased

3.8.2021 – About 25 mins after shot forearm was kind of burning sensation to top of skin but stopped about an hour after shot

3.14.2021 – Chest feels kinda slight pressure

4.19.2021 – Chills for about 12 hours under a blanket and a second Afghan blanket from about 6:30pm -6:30 am

5.17.2021 – A lot of Fatigue

7.6.2021 – Heart pulpitations tightening around my chest under breast occasionally

10.4.2021 – Heart pulpit actions at night

4.5.2022 – It was sue to my blood sugar going up to 500. Was I'll from 1 Jan 2022 through feb

Impaired work ability, Peripheral swelling and Edema peripheral

3.5.2021 – My feet are slightly swollen.

4.19.2022 – After the third shot (1st booster shot) and this time both area under the arm below the armpit is swollen and a little painful

4.20.2022 – Swelling below the armpit of injected arm

4.21.2022 – Swelling below the armpit of arm that was injected

4.22.2022 – Swelling in the area under the armpit of the injected arm. This swollen area is painful when bigger and managers inflammation with ibuprofen . This past week worked from home due to severe fatigue

Conjunctivitis, Eye pain and Productive cough

4.1.2021 – Light, short, headaches. Short as in 5 seconds. It started on the left side and gradually moved to the right. Ive not gotten any today.

4.8.2021 – Dizzy and nausea. Lasted three days. Nearly gone.

4.29.2021 – Slight shortness of breath

6.17.2021 – Intermittent pains in my head. Its a dull ache that moves around different places and lasts for 2 to 3 seconds. It started two weeks after my second vaccine. It happened many times a day to begin with but happens maybe once every 10 days or so.

9.16.2021 – Intermittent headaches that last 30 seconds or less. Sporadically moving around my head. Often settling behind my right eye. Not often. I never get headaches. Only started after the 2nd vaccine.

10.3.2021 – Tiny short headaches

6.1.2022 – Exposed to covid and am now positive

11.9.2022 – Conjunctivitis

Breast mass, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Headache

1.16.2021 – I have had menstrual bleeding that has not stopped since my first vaccination. This is outside of my norm. (Also on birth control.) I have spoken with my primary and my ob/gyn. They are sending me for labs to evaluate for possible clotting issue.

2.13.2021 – Breast lump and change in breast tissue on vaccine side. Awaiting ultrasound Monday for evaluation.

2.20.2021 – Severe headache. Day 4 today. Tested negative fir Covid yesterday (rapid test.)

7.24.2021 – New breast lump Havent been seen yet. Still waiting for the appointment

Eructation, Lymphadenopathy and Dizziness

5.1.2021 – Dizziness

5.22.2021 – On 5/21/21 around 7:30 pm I burped bile. I also had lymph node swelling under both arms which is ongoing today. The swelling is worse on my left side (I had the injection on my left arm).

5.23.2021 – Bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy, worse on left side

5.24.2021 – Bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy (worse on left side)

5.25.2021 – Bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy- worse on left side

5.26.2021 – Axillary lymphadenopathy left side

5.27.2021 – Axillary lymphadenopathy on left side

Anosmia, Ageusia and Throat irritation

5.29.2021 – Sore throat, headache, stuffy nose Took COVID test at a CVS location on 05/28/2021. Currently awaiting results.

12.20.2021 – Headache is probably due to the start of menstruation, not any vaccine side effect.

1.4.2022 – Had a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, headache, fatigue and felt feverish after a family holiday gathering where 3 people have tested positive for COVID. My rapid antigen test came back negative. Currently awaiting PCR test results.

12.14.2022 – Got sick with COVID for a full 10 days. Tested positive exactly 90 days after my last positive test in July 2022 (had no symptoms then). Had a fever, body aches, sore throat, cough, headache, fatigue. Lost my sense of taste and smell for about a week

Dysgeusia, Ear pain and Migraine

4.8.2021 – It's only been about five hours since my vaccine so the symptoms may appear later.

5.6.2021 – Fatigue and lightheadedness and migraines.

4.25.2022 – Pain in right ear. No reason for me to get your pain.

5.27.2022 – I was told that a friend of mine I was in close contact with has COVID-19. So far, I haven't had any symptoms and the at home test was negative. Today has been five days since I was in contact with her so I am going to go get a PCR test.

9.29.2022 – I had a metallic taste in my mouth shortly after getting the vaccine but it seems to be gone now.

10.3.2022 – Metallic taste in mouth for most of the day.

11.9.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on October 29.

Head discomfort, Vomiting and Pain in extremity

4.10.2021 – I have Meniere's Disease and get a really different type of headache stuffiness. Hand having surgery Friday on my arthritic hands but the do hurt like it's g.j oing to rain and it's not.

4.11.2021 – Hands still hurt just not as bad

4.16.2021 – But prep and had hand surgery vomited at home prior to surgery. But i I wasn't stressed about surgery so unsure why i was sick.

4.30.2021 – Fairly steady fever that didn't exceed 99.9. Otherwise felt fine. Most times didn't know i gad a fever.

Joint swelling, Hypersensitivity and Erythema

2.8.2021 – Took an allergy shot on 2-1-21 and had a terrible reaction to it even tho had Covid vaccine a week before. Never had this kind of reaction to my allergy shot in over 2 years. Allergist, dermatologist, primary care physician

2.15.2021 – Had an allergy shot 1 week after my first covid vaccine and had a severe reaction. Rash, redness, and itching all on left side, same side as my vaccine. I have never ever had a reaction to any of my allergy shots. Doctors determined there was somethi

3.26.2021 – Swollen knee plus so much pain I can't put weight on it

4.2.2021 – Severe low back pain which required X-rays but right knee pain is now gone. Low back pain is on right also. Last covid vaccine over 1month ago but I think it is related to the vaccine.

Iritis, Neck pain and Lymph node pain

4.14.2021 – I recently had 9 days of right-sided neck pain in the submandibular area. This was random and not due to injury or dental issues. I was placed on antibiotics for possible parotitis, but they didn't help. The pain self resolved. Negative ultrasound

10.10.2021 – Sore armpit area on the same side as injection. ? Swollen lymph nodes.

10.11.2021 – Swollen and sore lymph nodes under armpit

10.12.2021 – Possibly swollen lymph nodes in armpit on vaccine side, still some dull soreness

10.13.2021 – Left axillary nodes possibly still a bit swollen, less sore

10.22.2021 – Iritis of left eye

Thrombosis, Epistaxis and Chest pain

4.17.2021 – A twinge on the left side of my chest a half hour after I receive my second dose other covid-19 shot. It lasts for an hour, I notified the pharmacist I went back to Rite Aid with the half hour of receiving the shot.

4.22.2021 – Yesterday after I had notified you I experience heavy nosebleeds and clotting between the hours of 7:15 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.

5.22.2021 – On May 20, 2021 I had a nosebleed at 4:44-4:47 a.m. it was bright red and some clotting.

Cardiac dysfunction, Ejection fraction decreased and Osteomyelitis

4.23.2021 – From right after the shot for 36 hrs i had a splitting headache

4.24.2021 – My intestines have sharp stabbing pains. I USUALLY have NO abdominal pain. Lack of appetite at times

4.25.2021 – I get dizzy when I'm upright.

4.26.2021 – I have been SO tired. Honestly how is it normal for the side effects to be so extreme? I had problems with both the 1st and 2nd dose. Can't we do more antibody testing?

4.27.2021 – Saw my chiropractor

5.7.2021 – My teeth were killing me.

5.19.2021 – Fatigue/muscle aches..

5.26.2021 – Extreme fatigue and tiredness at times with good days in between. Achy sore body parts have been an issue.

7.21.2021 – Tooth/jaw infection See dentist

10.20.2021 – Heart problems. Irregular rhythm, downgrading than upgrading of heart function. Clogged branch of an artery. Cat scans/Mri

4.23.2022 – Myocarditus. Decreased heart function (ejection fraction)

Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

9.30.2021 – Swollen Lymph node in armpit of arm where shot was given

10.1.2021 – Very painful swollen Lymph node in armpit of arm where injection was given.

10.2.2021 – Swollen and Painful Lymph Node in armpit of arm where shot was given

10.3.2021 – Swollen Lymph Node in armpit of arm where shot was given

10.4.2021 – Swollen Lymph Node in armpit of arm where shot was given.

10.5.2021 – Swollen Lymph Node in armpit of arm that shit was given

10.6.2021 – Swollen Lymph node in armpit of arm where shot was given

Muscular weakness, Somnolence and Erythema

2.7.2021 – Headache might be caused by lack of sleep as opposed to vaccine, yesterday left arm was itchy in the morning didnt realize until iv'e scratched for a fair bit, after a few mins it was gone, but skin does have some small red splotches indicating i had some sort of rash/allrgy thing. My usual indication for allergy is itching and rashes.

2.26.2021 – Weakness in injection arm

8.27.2021 – More sleepier after eating food, but could be a result from my diabetes. I've been sleeping extra 1-2 hours after eating especially after lunch time

Dysphonia, Urticaria and Influenza

4.7.2021 – Pain down my arm just starting now. Not unbearable but noticeable when typing on my laptop so that have to stop for a bit. Again not that bad.

5.17.2021 – Tired, slight sore throat today but not bad.

5.3.2022 – I got very itchy with mild hives/raspiness two weeks after my booster shot that took several weeks to subside. Itchiness was all over but mainly arms, legs and top of feet. Very uncomfortable and drove me crazy. Primary care doctor visit

11.21.2022 – Flu

Urticaria, Lymphadenopathy and Arthralgia

4.1.2021 – Sore throat, lasted two days. Joint pain, right shoulder, right hip, left elbow. I did start a new medication (fosamax) that I think may be the cause of these issues.

5.15.2021 – Intermittent hives on arms, hands and legs. Intermittent inflammation of joints; shoulders, elbows, fingers, knees and hips. Intermittent swollen lymph nodes in neck and underarms. This all began after first dose and worse after second dose.

Bone marrow edema, Aortic arteriosclerosis and Uterine spasm

2.5.2021 – Abdominal and uterine cramping and excessive ongoing menstrual bleeding. Very frequent migraines.

2.26.2021 – I had an endometrial ablation, so thats new but unrelated. I have been very tired since the vaccination but dont know if its related.

3.21.2021 – Dry eyes and distance vision deteriorating from what was once 20/20

5.16.2021 – Heavy menstrual bleeding.

11.13.2021 – CT of kidney showing mild calcification of abdominal aorta that was not noted on CT one year ago.

2.4.2022 – Lower back pain, diagnosed 4.5 weeks ago with bone marrow edema in the bones of my feet and pain has increased this weekall not apparently related to vaccination but answering questions.

2.25.2022 – I have been experiencing nearly constant PVCs, 3-4 a minute, for the last week or two.

6.4.2022 – Bad allergies and an upper airway productive cough I've been developing over the last 3-4 weeks, something I used to get in the spring but haven't in years. Covid negative and probably unrelatedbut is new and or worsening.

6.11.2022 – Cough, bronchitis, post nasal drip, tired. Negative Covid test.

9.25.2022 – Vomiting and diarrhea and fever.

Bronchitis, Insomnia and Sinusitis

1.19.2021 – I have a sinus infection so these symptoms are related to that, not the injection I got a Covid test at uva Covid clinic. After the results I will go to my PCP

1.20.2021 – I think this is due to a sinus infection or upper respiratory infection that I was starting to get the day before injection

1.22.2021 – I am being treated for sinus/bronchitis so my symptoms are unrelated to vaccination

2.11.2021 – Coughing a lot but I think it is unrelated

2.12.2021 – Bad cough most likely unrelated to vaccine

2.7.2022 – Had Covid and have had residual headache and sleeplessness ever since-December 23rd

Edema peripheral, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

1.27.2021 – Swelling under arm in the lymph nodes area. Physician looked at swelling and believes it is reaction to vaccine.

1.28.2021 – Still have swelling under arm where received shot

1.29.2021 – Swelling under arm is still there but not as tender or painful

1.30.2021 – Still have swelling under arm but it is receding

1.31.2021 – Still have swelling under in armpit area, although it seems to be receding slightly

2.1.2021 – Still have swelling of lymph nodes in armpit area. Swelling seems to be receding but only slightly.

Night sweats, Hyperhidrosis and Asthenia

4.16.2021 – Woke up this a.m. drenched in sweat

4.17.2021 – Wake up in a sweaty shirt again. Feeling better since I woke though.

10.16.2021 – Fatigue. I have too many variables currently to attribute it to anything, including the vaccine. But you asked & so I shared.

11.9.2022 – I had a cough & weakness about a week ago. It may be totally unrelated but it was significant any I did a rapid covid test otc- but tested neg. I've also had my flue shot. Anyway, feeling better now

Overweight, Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and Pulmonary hypertension

12.31.2020 – Yesterday when I was vaccinated I felt woozy & weak within 10 min, better with snack & fluids, team monitored my vital signs, improving with hour, ok at 2.5 hours post injection. Negligible effects today. Yesterday symptoms were moderate & prevented me from performing patient care for several hours.

2.5.2021 – Injection site tenderness, tightness & soreness with enlargement of deltoid region. All symptoms are tolerable

3.6.2021 – Diagnosed with mild pulmonary hypertension. Cardiologist thinks related to obstructive sleep apnea. I am overweight & haven't been exercising. Instructed to wear my cpap and walk, a lot of walking.

Cerebral disorder, Hypoesthesia and Dyspnea

2.10.2021 – Left hand numbness at times, pinky and ring finger seem worse, may not be related?

2.19.2021 – Numbness in pinky and ring finger left hand. Shoot was given left arm. Shortness of breath.

2.21.2021 – I did not report yesterday but I spiked a second fever two nights ago.

2.22.2021 – Numbness in left pinky and ring finger, symptom brain presenting after first shot, has not improved.

2.23.2021 – Left pinky and ring finger still partially numb

2.24.2021 – Left ring and pinky finger are still somewhat numb

3.3.2021 – My left pinky finger and to a lesser extent the ring finger next to it have gone numb. Little to no improvement since recieving the first dose. I do have some limited sensation in both digits.

3.10.2021 – Left pinky and ring finger extending into palm under these digits remains numb since first shot.

3.17.2021 – Left pinky and 1/2 of the ring finger next to it extending down through the palm remain numb since my first covid shot. I am working on getting an appointment

3.24.2021 – Left pinky, 1/2 of ring finger and draw a line from middle of base of ring finger arching to the middle outside edge of my palm are still numb since first shot. Pending

Joint noise, Blood cholesterol increased and Injection site nodule

3.2.2021 – Day of injection left hip and knee joints were cracking as I was walking I went to sleep for about 3hrs got up it did it a few more times and stopped just my regular ache and pain am ok so far a little scary at first but ok

3.3.2021 – No

3.11.2021 – The swelling just went down but still itching

3.26.2021 – Bones sounded like it was cracking

4.1.2021 – Still have a knot in my muscle were I got the injection

4.15.2021 – Still have a raised knot in my arm were the shot was given

9.23.2021 – Higher blood pressure High Cholesterol and sugar diabetes still have pain and arm I had injection in but it could be rotor cup cup

Emotional disorder, Quarantine and Intermenstrual bleeding

6.5.2021 – Increased shoulder pain in both shoulder joints. I realized it's actually been happening for the last few weeks.

11.14.2021 – I have had mid cycle spotting (actually started in July). Ultrasound in September ruled out a visible cause. It is improving now. I saw my primary care provider and then got a diagnostic ultrasound.

1.8.2022 – The lymph node under my armpit is swollen and painful

1.9.2022 – Swelling and pain in lymph nodes of the armpit on the side I received the vaccine.

1.10.2022 – My armpit is still very mildly swollen, very slight tenderness to touch.

1.13.2022 – Emotional (sad)

1.21.2022 – I was exposed to someone with Covid. Two days later I developed a fever, fatigue and brain fog. Tested negative the day I had a fever. So I quarentined for covid.

1.29.2022 – Continuing brain fog.

2.12.2022 – While not worsening, since being exposed to covid and developing symptoms, I do experience some ongoing brain fog.

4.9.2022 – Seasonal Allergies

Libido decreased, Orthostatic hypotension and Nervous system disorder

4.1.2021 – Hand on vaccinated arm tingled. Resolved by moving around.

4.2.2021 – My nerves were sensitive this morning.

4.6.2021 – Brain fog - Ive forgotten to mention this since Friday.

4.29.2021 – Sinus issues. I hope its allergies.

9.30.2021 – My menstrual cycle has been unpredictable. I also had low libido for the 2 months after the vaccine. I only realized that recently.

11.3.2021 – Dizziness

11.10.2021 – Lightheadedness and head rushes. Feeling nauseous a lot of times within 30 minutes of eating. Headaches come and go.

11.17.2021 – Nausea, lightheadedness, fatigue

Muscle tightness, Hypertension and Musculoskeletal stiffness

4.14.2021 – Pain is in my shoulders and neck. Very tight and stiff.

4.21.2021 – Underlying cough for the past 7 days. Also some muscle aches in my shoulder/neck area about 1 week ago, that lasted 2 days.

4.28.2021 – Since last check-in, developed an underlying light cough; have difficulty catching breath at times. High blood pressure. Took a COVID-19 test yesterday, awaiting results

5.19.2021 – Still having shortness of breath occasionally. Cant figure out what the trigger is, not sure what causes it. Also feels like my chest tightens sometimes

Dysuria, Nodule and Sluggishness

2.27.2021 – I have a knot in right hand

2.28.2021 – I had not had a period in 2 years until I took shot on February 2 stayed on for 2weeks. I took my second injection on February 23, again my period came on on February 23.

3.16.2021 – Nauseated, headaches, my face and eyes swollen up, skin rash, having to use inhaler more, tired and sluggish. When I took first COVID shot my period came on the same day and I had a positive pregnancy test my 2nd Covid shot got my period Im 50 Im going to urgent care today, Im having pain when I urinate

4.5.2021 – Nausea

2.23.2022 – Tired no energy. I started having really bad hot flashes

Oligomenorrhea, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstrual disorder

4.2.2021 – Calf muscle pain both legs (soreness)

4.3.2021 – Calf muscles are still sore

4.7.2021 – Yesterday I had itching on the left side of my body (injection was in left arm). Took allergy meds and it stopped.

4.24.2021 – Itching all over body but took allergy meds and was relieved

4.25.2021 – I received my vaccine on day 3 of my menstrual cycle. After receiving the vaccine my cycle became more intense with more cramps. As I usually only have a Mac of 5 days per cycle I am now on day 7 and still have some cramps.

4.26.2021 – Still having an extended menstrual cycle

4.27.2021 – Menstrual cycle finally coming to an end, today is day 10. Received 2nd vaccine on day 4 of cycle

4.28.2021 – Still spotting after an extended 10 day menstrual cycle

Joint range of motion decreased, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Joint stiffness

1.14.2021 – Flush face, mild fever and headach

3.17.2021 – I am 72, play golf and have psoriatic arthritis. Sjince my 2nd shot my joints ache all over especially in the morning.This has affected my range of motion and I have trouble putting on shits and cleaning myself after a bowel movement.

3.24.2021 – Joint and muscle pain causing stiffness and limiting range of motion continues to be of growing concern. Will mention the problem during medical consult at the end of the month.

5.12.2021 – Loosing bicept strength in both arms.Stiffness in mussels and joints persist.Range of motion is more pronounced.I feel mussel bound and turning to stone.