Their Stories

Lymphadenitis, Tenderness and Lymph node pain

9.30.2021 – Slight sensitivity in underarm area of arm where shot was received.

10.1.2021 – Lymph node tenderness/pain in underarm area, same side of body as injection

10.2.2021 – Continued lymph node pain

10.3.2021 – Slight pain in lymph node in under arm area. Pain has decreased from previous days.

10.4.2021 – Very slight tenderness of lymph node under left arm (injection arm)

10.5.2021 – Tiny bit of tenderness in lymph node in underarm area.

10.6.2021 – Tina amount of inflammation of lymph node in under arm area. Greatly reduced since last week.

Stomatitis, Visual impairment and Anosmia

1.19.2021 – Nausea last night and mild nausea today.

2.28.2021 – I had a vision impairment that made me think I was having a stroke. Maybe it was ocular migraine?

3.20.2021 – Headache and fatigue

3.27.2021 – I feel fatigue almost all the time. I have a continuous dull headache. Its been since the second injection. I had low fever, body aches, chills, and arm pain but most subsided in about four days. But this fatigue and headache feeling is unpleasant

11.13.2022 – Recovering from Covid 19. Tested positive 10/22. Four days of fever 104, loss of smell, sever congestion, body aches,caused sores inside my mouth. Lingering symptoms, loss of smell still, cough, head congestion, fatigue.

Uveitis, Bradyphrenia and Menstruation delayed

3.8.2021 – I noticed it yesterday. I have 2 circles, one at the injection site and one adjacent to it.

4.16.2021 – Really bad PMS; I became depressed.

4.23.2021 – Muscle aches after moments of inactivity.

12.8.2021 – Brain fog; not as quick when recalling information

12.9.2021 – Feeling out of it, not mentally clear

1.2.2022 – Right before having my period and on my first day of having a period, I felt very fatigued and tired.

3.8.2022 – Late in having my period. More than 28 days since start of menses. Also, I had uvetis for the first time.

12.5.2022 – I had COVID-19.

Rash vesicular, Blister and Pain in jaw

4.25.2021 – Mildly itchy, burning, blistery rash on vaccinated arm. Started as one patch & spread to 5 patches in various sizes up to the size of a quarter

5.13.2021 – Sore throat & jaw area, stuffiness

5.20.2021 – The rash that I got after the first shot has flared up again since i got the second shot. It shows as red itchy blister-like clusters about the size of a dime/nickel and appear on both upper arms even tho the shots were both in my right arm.

Rotavirus infection, Freezing phenomenon and Gastrointestinal viral infection

3.18.2021 – Tylenol helps: Symptoms would be worse w/o it.

3.31.2021 – One week after 2nd dose I was achy, tired, and freezing (could not get warm) for less than a day. Im fine now.

9.15.2021 – Bad RSVno covid or collateral infection. Contacted heme-onc triage nurse, who directed me to ER to be checked.

10.14.2022 – Unrelated to covid or vaccinepneumonia. Symptoms followed sedation for colonoscopy and were confirmed as pneumonia in the ER. Pneumonia only. Covid test, negative

Reflux laryngitis, Abdominal distension and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

4.10.2021 – Nausea for previous 3 days

5.19.2021 – Bloating, gas, loose stools w/o clear readin for symptoms

7.7.2021 – Diarrhea and stomach upset. This resolved after 2 days - so may not be vaccine related. Gassier than before.

12.28.2021 – Fever, congestion, runny nose, post nasal drip, headache, cough, chills

1.4.2022 – Fever, cough, post nasal drip,

1.18.2022 – Wet cough, post nasal drip, coughing spasms, intermittent low grade fevers, trouble breathing, fatigue

8.16.2022 – Feels like larngeal pharyngeal reflux. Indigestion, bloating, diarrhea and sometimes constipation Appointment is tomorrow

10.11.2022 – Felt hot, but had no fever

Rash papular, Skin warm and Rash pruritic

8.23.2021 – I have major stomach issues, dont have a colon, appendix, gallbladder, and have bad 2 re-sections of my small intestine. My body is not in the healthiest state- I live in chronic pain.

8.26.2021 – My legs are very, very itchy. I have little clusters of raised bumps - that itch, but after I itch, its painful!

8.28.2021 – I will randomly break out in horrific hot flashes. Its bad! My body is hot to the touch, and I will get drops of sweat dripping off my body. My mom can attest to my body being hot to the touch. It feels like Im burning up. Miserable.

Hypoglycemia, Blood glucose decreased and Therapeutic response unexpected

1.23.2021 – Headache One thing of note, I am diabetic and the vaccine seems to have lowered my blood sugar. I need less insulin.

2.6.2021 – I am diabetic. The first vaccine caused me to have hypoglycemia and the second vaccine caused extremely elevated blood sugar readings. I needed 3-4 times my normal insulin dosage to bring my blood sugar to my target range.

2.8.2021 – Rash was in the arm pit of the arm where I received the vaccine. Very itchy. Inflamed lymph nodes.

2.9.2021 – Rash under arm. Lymph nodes are blocked. Painful. Physical therapist to help unblock lymph nodes

3.5.2021 – Rash developed on both legs and nape of neck. Phone consult

3.15.2021 – HeadacheBlocked lymph nodes Physical therapist to unblock lymph nodes

Body temperature increased, Tenderness and Vomiting

3.10.2021 – Slight tenderness/pain near armpit of arm where I received shot for past few days

3.17.2021 – Muscle achesparticularly arms but also somewhat legs/hips. Continued moderate fatigue. Most mornings I felt fine, but aches showed up in mid/late afternoon. Feeling symptom free as of 3/14.

11.23.2021 – Saturday (day after shot given) I had severe fatigue and a fever up to about 101.8. Sunday (second day after shot) I had mild elevated temp (just over 99 degrees), nausea, some vomiting, and a moderate headache.

Sinus congestion, Heart rate increased and Paresthesia

4.20.2021 – Uncomfortable armpit on the same side as injection. Faster than normal heart rate between 15-30 hours after injection.

4.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of same side as injection

4.22.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on same side as injection. Intermittent tingling feeling on right side of scalp

4.24.2021 – Heart rate is still more elevated throughout the day than usual, but not racing

5.11.2021 – Still have swollen lymph nodes in the right armpit. The overall swelling went down but now there is a small kidney bean sized lump.

12.28.2021 – Elevated resting heart rate

12.31.2021 – Slight lymph node swelling in armpit on the side of the injection

3.30.2022 – Sinus congestion and sore throat

9.16.2022 – Mildly dizzy

COVID-19 immunization, Injection site discomfort and Rash erythematous

12.31.2020 – I was given the vaccine in the left arm and last night my left elbow area felt like arm was bring squeezed for hours. It was incredibly painful. The pain was gone in 3-4 hours. I slso got a red rash on my left shoulder and upper back. It was very itchy but subsided after a couple of hours.

1.26.2021 – I went in for my annual mammogram & ultrasound. there was an enlarged lymph node under the arm that i had my first covid vaccine. The radiologist said that five patients had the same thing. Im going back in three months to recheck the lymph node

1.28.2022 – I had covid a few weeks ago.

Lung infiltration, Aspartate aminotransferase increased and C-reactive protein increased

4.7.2021 – Feels like an autoimmune flare

4.8.2021 – This feels like a flare of my autoimmune. Some swelling of axillary nodes on side of injection

4.9.2021 – Feels like autoimmune flare

4.12.2021 – Thes feel autoimmune related

4.13.2021 – Autoimmune flare

5.4.2021 – Starting an autoimmune flare

10.5.2021 – Lung infiltrate, left and flaring with autoimmune

12.21.2021 – Cough and chest tightness, nasal stuffiness

12.23.2021 – Mildly elevated AST and CRP

1.29.2022 – Transaminasemia, abdominal discomfort and nausea. On new medicine Imuran, begun 1 week after booster.

3.18.2022 – Abormal LFTs on Imuran, had to DC. Now on CellCept and prednisone Liver ultrasound

Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, Productive cough and Throat irritation

3.2.2021 – After completing my check yesterday, I felt like I had a mild case of jet-lag, but it resided by the time I woke up this morning.

3.15.2021 – On Friday I had a 105 fever, headache, chills, and bodyaches

3.28.2021 – Sore throat

4.4.2021 – I had cold-like symptoms and a 100.4 fever for one night. The nasal congestion/phlegm symptoms lasted for around 1 week with a scratchy throat for one day.

9.19.2021 – On 8/10/2021 I had a headache and chills. The next day a sore throat, all symptoms were gone after the first two days.

Telemedicine, Sinus headache and Menstrual disorder

4.6.2021 – Sinus headache

10.25.2021 – Had symptoms of a sinus infection and a low grade fever that lasted two days

11.8.2021 – Chills, fever, congestion, cough, runny/stuffy nose, sore throat COVID test , then tele health on 9 Nov

11.15.2021 – Diagnosed with bronchitis 9 Nov

1.3.2022 – Have bronchitis

5.26.2022 – Period started early

5.27.2022 – Period early

5.31.2022 – Period started

6.1.2022 – Period started even in peri menopause

7.6.2022 – Nausea, headache, fever, chills, shortness of breath, congestion

11.23.2022 – Sinus infection

Injection site mass, Injection site reaction and Injection site warmth

12.30.2020 – Pain at injection site is intense like being stabbed in the arm. Pain is constant and worse with flexion or movement. Skin at injection site red, swollen, hot, itchy, and painful. FNP at Employee Health at work

1.1.2021 – Deep pain if pressure is applied to the injection site and a firm lump that seems to be getting more diffuse as I apply ample pressure and rub in a circular motion.

1.2.2021 – The injection site it still red but the swelling is gone now. The circle looks bigger but a lighter shade of red.

1.14.2021 – Redness (area of redness larger in diameter -3mm -4 mm approx. after going away for a few days) and itching at the injection site. Soreness in shoulder joint of opposite arm - not previously reported because believed unrelated but ongoing since.

2.1.2021 – Some shortness of breath

5.3.2021 – Itchy armpits. I know it sounds odd but there is days where they itch so bad and other days where they dont bother me at all. This started after the second shot.

Dyspnea exertional, Asthenia and Dyspnea

4.14.2021 – Hard time breathing and lots of congestion

5.5.2021 – Im very short of breath. I cant do anything without getting a funny feeling that cant breathe. Sunday I was lifting something and lost my breath and thought I was having heart attack or something. I felt really weak.

6.23.2021 – On May 18 I tested positive for covid 19. Was very weak with body aches for several days and very short of breath when exerting energy like walking or lifting something. Other than that I feel fine at the present

9.24.2021 – Very short of breath

Muscle fatigue, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

1.13.2021 – Dizziness

2.11.2021 – Numbness and tingling of arms and legs, weakness

2.12.2021 – Numbness, tingling in hands/feet and arms/legs I was told by telemed and PCP to go to ER yesterday

2.13.2021 – Tingling and numbness in upper and lower extremities

2.14.2021 – Mild tingling in feet and fingers

2.15.2021 – Tingling and numbness in hands and feet

2.17.2021 – Tingling in hands and feet

2.23.2021 – Tingling is getting worse with some muscle fatigue

3.2.2021 – Weakness and incoordination - neurologist is testing and thinks it might be a mild case of Guillain barre

Skin discoloration, Contusion and Edema peripheral

4.17.2021 – Swollen lymph node - armpit near injection site

4.21.2021 – Have some discoloration/ bruising on the heel of my injection side hand- doesnt hurt. Also have some inflammation along the side of my right foot, near the pinkie toe. Foot did hurt, but was relieved with antibiotic cream and aquaphor.

5.6.2021 – Left armpit was tender for about a day, and I had a 101 fever on 4/30/21 that subsided the next day along with inflammation.

Middle insomnia, Urinary tract infection and Night sweats

4.20.2021 – For the past 3 night have woken with night sweats.

4.22.2021 – Still having night sweats but not as severe

4.26.2021 – Still having night sweats they are not as severed as last week.

4.30.2021 – Had some stomach issues I think it was a virus for three days just diarrhea, finally. Eating food agai

10.15.2021 – Had an UTI infection antibiotics for 10 days

4.16.2022 – Severe allergies worse than normal had a round of antibiotics and allergy meds some better but still having issues

Menstruation irregular, Injection site pruritus and Sneezing

4.29.2021 – Soreness at the injection site on days 18-21. Headache and fatigue on day 18.

5.6.2021 – Rash on neck

10.7.2021 – I got a cold this summer. Stuffy nose, achy body, sneezing. No fever. Also got a sore throat. No fever. Had very itchy arms at injection sites a couple months after last vsafe contact.

12.30.2021 – Fever, sore throat

1.1.2022 – Runny nose and congestion. Cough.

1.2.2022 – Congestion

3.28.2022 – I had a sore throat, body aches, fatigue and headache for three days.

12.27.2022 – Irregular periods Covid infection

Acarodermatitis, Skin disorder and Thyroid disorder

1.15.2021 – A blood vessel burst in my left eye, but no idea if it's related.

1.17.2021 – No diarrhea, but definitely intestinal distress. I forgot to mention it in earlier check-ins.

1.18.2021 – Some bloating yet.

1.19.2021 – Bloating

1.21.2021 – Bloating,

2.12.2021 – Nausea and dizziness this morning.

3.25.2021 – Fever, runny nose, fatigue, nausea. I got tested and it was negative. It lasted about 3 days. CVS minute clinic

8.15.2021 – Cough, chills, fever, runny nose. I got a rapid home covid test and tested negative. A family member tested positive. Getting a pcr tomorrow.

Premenstrual syndrome, Hypomenorrhea and Lymphadenitis

4.29.2021 – Mental fogginess

4.30.2021 – Forgot to mention yesterday: consistent metallic taste in my mouth. Persists today. New development today was enlarged lymph nodes in my under arms on the side I had the injection. Noticeably swollen and painful.

5.1.2021 – Sore and inflamed underarm lymph node on side of injection

5.12.2021 – Cramps and low back pain during my period were noticeably worse than usual. Discomfort lasted 2 days. Bleeding was normal.

6.2.2021 – Allergies

6.9.2021 – Allergies have been insane this year. More nasal and sinus congestion than Id ever had. Also increased premenstrual symptoms but much lighter flow during my period.

7.28.2021 – Congestion, runny nose, sore throat

4.30.2022 – I caught a cold. Sore throat, cough, body aches (2 neg rapid tests)

Insomnia, Nasal congestion and Oropharyngeal pain

3.22.2021 – Woke up with a stuffed nose and sore throat.

4.19.2021 – Have had issues sleeping more than 5 hours straight since getting my first shot.

4.20.2021 – Having trouble getting eight hours of sleep.

4.28.2021 – Still having a lot of trouble sleeping. After three or five hours, I wake up. Never had this problem before.

5.5.2021 – Still having issues sleeping. I'll wake up after 3 or 4 hours and have trouble getting back to sleep.

5.19.2021 – Still not sleeping well. Wake up after 3-4 hours. Very unlike me.

Breast tenderness, Breast pain and Myalgia

3.16.2021 – Just muscle aches in my upper arm. At the injection site.

3.18.2021 – I put in 98.8 as slight fever since Im always around 97.

3.19.2021 – Temp is back down to 97.4. Tired in the AM. I usually wake up before my alarm. But since the shot. The alarm goes off and I just want to go back to sleep. Both yesterday and today, I reset it to an hour later.

4.15.2021 – I put n 98.8 as a fever since Im usually about 97.

4.27.2021 – Very tired lately. Ive been sleeping well at night. But Im very tired during the day. If I wasnt working, I would take a nap. Muscle soreness also.

5.25.2021 – Tenderness and pain in my left breast. Started on Saturday 5/22. Behind the nipple. Saw a dr this AM. Getting a mammogram and a sonogram tomorrow. Office visit to my primary about the pain in left breast.

10.3.2022 – Sore throat Cough Fever 101 Fatigue Body Aches Head aches

Esophageal discomfort, Sleep deficit and Odynophagia

3.3.2021 – Very slight headache on a few days. Enough to take Tylenol on one day. Im not sure that headache due to the vaccine, since Im short of sleep some days, too.

3.14.2021 – Lack of sleep not related to vaccine

3.17.2021 – Might be from lack of sleep

4.8.2021 – Sore throat/esophagus few days ago.

12.22.2021 – I caught a cold and had a sore throat & coughing for over a week. I took the test to make sure it was not COVID.

3.23.2022 – Urinary tract infection

4.20.2022 – So tired I overslept

10.19.2022 – High blood pressure incident. Under control now. Apptmt with my primary physician

Blue toe syndrome, Neoplasm malignant and Body temperature decreased

2.4.2021 – I continue to feel tired but cannot specifically link it to the vaccine.

2.19.2021 – I had a low grade fever and headache for 3 days. Temp 98.4 to 99.1, my normal is 97.6

3.26.2021 – Numbness on tips of fingers

5.30.2021 – Beginning last Monday, May 24, headache, mild cough, achy to breathe, fever, joint aches, fatigue. Feel better each day. Got Covid test, negative, so assume its another cause. Finger tips still numb. My doctor is aware of this.

8.27.2021 – Was exposed to someone with COVID. 4 days later awoke tired, then backache, chills, fever (100), joint aches, diarrhea, cough, lung pain &congestion-all mild, manageable with Tylenol, Benadryl, sleep.

12.10.2021 – Lungs ache when I breathe. Took Benadryl to ease it. Lasted from soon after injection on Dec 8 to yesterday evening Dec 9

3.9.2022 – Purple toes, Reynauds like when feet are hot or cold. Doctor ordered ultrasound of foot.

5.22.2022 – Achy lungs took Benadryl as last time

6.19.2022 – Stomach and gut discomfort, lung aches and cough, fatigue

8.19.2022 – Finger tips still numb on middle and index fingers. Other new issues are not related to covid

11.19.2022 – Cancer diagnosis

Coagulation time shortened, Influenza like illness and Migraine

2.16.2021 – About 20hrs after getting the 2nd vaccine. I felt flu like symptoms, cold chills, fever no higher than 100.2 headache, and extreme body aches.

7.12.2021 – Headache, arm pain and shoulder pain.

11.19.2021 – Headache and and a dull but quick sharp chest pain

1.21.2022 – Cough, Migraine, feverish some fatigue

4.22.2022 – Headaches all the time, I feel tired all the time, no energy!

10.22.2022 – I had covid again for the 2nd time. I have both 1st and 2nd shot plus a booster . So know i have had 3vaccinations and have had covid twice within a year. I have also went to the doctor recently and they have found that my blood is clotting

Hand dermatitis, Gingival bleeding and Gingival pain

4.27.2021 – Tingling in tongue, lips and left side of face. Stiffness in left side of neck.

4.28.2021 – Continued mild tingling in face

4.29.2021 – Stiffness in neck

5.1.2021 – The tingling in the tongue, lips and face keeps coming back intermittently

5.3.2021 – I would guess a number of these symptoms are unrelated to the vaccine, as I have a history of headaches/migraines and back pain etc.

5.11.2021 – Intermittent facial/lip tinglingIntermittent headaches - note I tend to get headaches often Intermittent belly aches and back pain

5.25.2021 – Tightness in neck, a bit in throat

5.26.2021 – Coughing and sore throat due to allergies

5.27.2021 – Pain in chest, tightness

5.31.2021 – Ive been having greater sensitivity and bleeding of gums since my first shot after flossing.

6.1.2021 – Some acid reflux

6.8.2021 – Intermittent Pain in shoulder/arm of shot

6.15.2021 – Heartburn/acid reflux

6.22.2021 – Acid reflux

6.29.2021 – Chest pain, pain between shoulders, some abdominal pain

7.7.2021 – Occasional sore throat

8.24.2021 – Postnasal drip, causing productive cough

11.25.2021 – Development of eczema and psoriasis on hands Went to pcp and dermatologist

Dacryocanaliculitis, Dacryostenosis acquired and Eye infection

6.4.2021 – Mild chest congestion as if lung capacity has been reduced. Seems worse when lying down. Not bad enough to prevent me from doing daily tasks or walking 2 miles.

6.11.2021 – My irritable bowel syndrome had two flare-ups after years of having none. I can't be sure it was vaccine related. It's merely suspicious.

12.20.2021 – Severe pain at the injection site for 24 hours, fading to minor for another 2 days. Itching near the injection site for almost a week. Minor fatigue for two days following injection.

1.3.2022 – Unexplained sneezing after exposure to person with COVID (I'm getting tested tomorrow); sinus headache - might be due to tree pollen, but it's unusually early in the year for that.

1.24.2022 – Blocked tear duct has become infected & painful. (Probably not COVID related.)

3.14.2022 – Headache, cough, persistent fever for 2.5 weeks. Two eye doctor appointments due to an eye infection

4.15.2022 – April 13, I had pain at the injection site, headache & fever of 100.2.

10.11.2022 – I had flu & COVID boosters on Wed Oct 5. Felt feverish Wed nite. Injection sites were sore for 24 hrs. Back to normal by late Thurs.

Triple negative breast cancer, Furuncle and Cerebrovascular accident

3.3.2021 – Not inter in eating. Pain on other side ( old yellow fever shot)

3.5.2021 – Allergies

3.7.2021 – Runny nose.

3.29.2021 – Fatigue. Slept 4 hours midday on Sanday then all night last night and still tired

4.5.2021 – Horrible sinus/ allergies. Ive taken a lot of herbs and mushrooms to improve my immune system. Have I done this to myself?

5.31.2021 – My left ear feels clogged and I hear pounding in it when I burp or yawn ( after endoscopy). I have had gerd for most of the last several years

10.31.2021 – A little light headed

11.5.2021 – I was tired for a long time after last vax, also

11.6.2021 – A little gassy as I was with first two shots. ( GERD pretty bad)

1.30.2022 – Stroke on 1/1

5.1.2022 – Stroke on 1/1/22

6.7.2022 – Boil

6.21.2022 – Boil. Fatigue.

8.12.2022 – Had COVID in Ireland

11.8.2022 – Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer Also had a fall no bones broken