Their Stories

Injection site hypoesthesia, Eye pain and Muscle spasms

3.6.2021 – While nurse was giving me my vaccine the left side of my face felt sort of numb an shoulder leftShot in left arm

3.7.2021 – My eyes hurt

4.9.2021 – On an off head ache

4.16.2021 – During the night while sleeping I was awakenWith terrible leg cramps inside my left leg like bad Charlie horses. It went from my toes all the way up my inner leg top to bottom.. went on for a good half hour.. then I had to try to get back in bed

11.2.2021 – Being transferred to (b)(6) With possible GI Bleed Being admitted to (b)(6)

Foot fracture, Osteoarthritis and Lip swelling

12.30.2020 – From 30 to 90 minutes post shot I had mild nasal selling, center up lip selling and top of swelling

1.1.2021 – Left thigh cramp

1.2.2021 – I had thigh muscle cramps but stretched them and feel a little better

1.3.2021 – Thigh muscles- mild to moderate pain

1.4.2021 – Crampy like pain in anterior thighs

2.19.2021 – Shingles in left thigh where I have been having pain since my COVID vaccine Valtrex

3.12.2021 – Left foot pain

4.28.2021 – Headaches

7.29.2021 – Right 5 metatarsal fracture AcuteLeft hip osteoarthritis X-ray s, MRIs, steroid injections, HA injections

Injection site discomfort, Injection site erythema and Axillary pain

3.20.2021 – The pain is under my left armpit. I woke up to it today. It is already better 9 hours later. I had similar pain, same location, when I had shingles. And also after my 2nd shingrix shot (several months after having shingles). I got my covid vaccine in my left arm.

3.21.2021 – Itching under my left armpit (left arm received injection). This is the area that was mildly painful yesterday. It lasted 3 hours.

2.23.2022 – Sore at injection site (not what I would call pain)

2.24.2022 – Still sore at injection site, not pain though. Noticed a bit of redness in the same area this morning. It has faded somewhat over the past 5 hours.

2.25.2022 – Injection site no longer sore. Small reddish are around injection site (light in color). Not hot nor hard to the touch.

Cardiac monitoring, Night sweats and Heart rate increased

12.20.2020 – Irritated throat

12.23.2020 – Night sweats and my chest feels like I've been coughing nonstop even though I haven't been. I was also exposed at work so that's probably what it's from

12.24.2020 – Sob

1.3.2021 – Heart rate randomly shot up to 180's even though I wasn't doing anything. Accompanied by sob and sweating. Started about 5 minutes after I got to work EKG then a heart monitor for the rest of my shift

1.29.2021 – Sore throat, congestion, sneezing

Hypertrophy of tongue papillae, Tongue eruption and Tongue discoloration

4.9.2021 – Tongue is experiencing a new symptom: feels chalky and the back of the tongue is raised with bumps. Noticed the chalky taste in the last days and becoming more noticeable over the last couple days

4.11.2021 – Tongue. Swollen and white bumps on the back of tongue

4.12.2021 – Swollen tongue, white bumps on back of tongue and sour taste

4.19.2021 – My tongue has bumps and a little swollen. It also has a persistent bad taste from chalky to sour.

4.29.2021 – Minute after the vaccine, I got tingling feeling shoot down my arm to my pinky finger. There was a pain during injection that I didnt have at the point of vaccination

6.3.2021 – The tongue taste and swollen taste buds have not subsided

Beta hemolytic streptococcal infection, Pyelonephritis and Bacterial vaginosis

1.5.2021 – Bruising to injection site.

1.13.2021 – Extreme fatigue, dizziness, lightheaded, body aches, chest pain, shortness of breath and headache

1.28.2021 – knot and bruise that is increasing in size at injection site.

1.29.2021 – Bruising at injection site

1.30.2021 – Injection site bruise

1.31.2021 – Bruise at injection site

2.3.2021 – Injection site bruising

2.12.2021 – ChillsFeeling flush and warm to touch but afebrileContinuing HANausea

3.3.2021 – Sore throat, elevated temperature, headache, body aches, fatigue, congestion

4.28.2021 – Migraine with n/v, and loss of peripheral vision x 1 day, since resolved.

7.28.2021 – LOC, int cp/sob, palpitations, fluttering sensations, dizziness, lightheartedness, n/v/d. Then also bilat otits media.

1.27.2022 – Syncopal episode 07/2021 Clinically Dx COVID, NEG tests, CTA ground glass bilat COVID + 12/22/2021, sore throat, headache, nonproductive cough, SOB, fever, body aches, decreased appetite and nausea Currently severe muscle pain in BUE

8.15.2022 – Pyelonephritis. Group b strep BV Chronic yeast infections

Asthma, Throat irritation and Rash

4.11.2021 – Head felt foggy, just feel off

4.12.2021 – Light headed / foggy

4.15.2021 – Dull headache, had to take Tylenol

10.11.2021 – Advil helped all but nausea & tiredness

10.12.2021 – I'm concerned that my lack of side effects means that my body isn't reacting to the vaccine

10.31.2021 – I have a bit of a cough, but it feels asthmatic as I have asthma

11.7.2021 – Severe Asthmatic episode

11.14.2021 – Asthmatic coughing I saw my pulmonologist

6.7.2022 – Extreme fatigue, headache, scratchy throat

11.11.2022 – I have a rash on my left arm. Seeing dermatologist on Monday Appointment is going to be on Monday. Not seen yet.

Injection site indentation, Erythema and Tinnitus

3.26.2021 – The redness and swelling in my arm had gone down but it came back 10 days after my vaccination and I was very fatigued for that day. It has subsided but I still have a noticeable mark where I had the swelling.

5.15.2021 – I have a noticeable indentation in my arm below where I was vaccinated. My doctor thinks it could be a lipoma. Getting an ultrasound on it this week. Office visit with my doctor.

10.8.2021 – After my last vaccine on 8/19, I had a big tender swollen gland on my neck for about 1 week but it dissipated.

5.5.2022 – Ears ringing

5.7.2022 – Swollen glands

Non-small cell lung cancer, Lung neoplasm malignant and Lung disorder

2.23.2021 – X ray shows spot on lung today. Will do antibiotics and then decide when to have second shot

3.2.2021 – unrelated to COVID shot, persistent cough starting well before COVID shot, exam CT scan abnormal, started 10 day antibiotic and will be re-evaluated before getting second COVID shot.

5.4.2021 – Biopsy shows invasive non small cell carcinoma in right lung

8.3.2021 – invasive non-small cell lung cancer. results of 3 biopsyfrom upper digestive tract pending

Pain of skin, Breast pain and Feeling cold

3.24.2021 – Slight itching at injection now resolving and site is paler shade of red

3.25.2021 – Scalp sensitivity , rash clearing up

3.26.2021 – Rash clearing

4.2.2021 – Covid arm....red circular...very slight itching....was bigger and more red several days ago...now less circular and a bit more spread out but still red and readily apparent looking at the injection site.

4.20.2021 – No further chills or nausea, G I upset only in the AM

4.23.2021 – Although i feel cold i have no temp. Body temp now seems a bit lower than before vaccine.

5.8.2021 – Right breast pain is mild but continues ... didn't report before but seems to be improving. Thank you!

7.17.2021 – Palpitations, short of breath....but don't feel this is rated to the vaccine.

11.2.2021 – Continuing breast pain and fatigue. Forgot to mention the breast pain last time. Was havi n g fatigue before the booster.

Oral mucosal blistering, Blister and Herpes zoster

2.1.2021 – Please note above are from an ear infection PRIOR to inoculation and some very sore blisters on mouth and face Doctor trying to solve situation My symptoms are NOT related to the inoculation

2.2.2021 – I have just been diagnosed with Shingles and am experiencing many of the symptoms above BUT NOT RELATED to the VACCINATION!! My symptoms FROM the Shingles are very painful .

2.3.2021 – Still suffering from Shingles and experiencing some of the above symptoms NONE related to recent vaccination...

2.4.2021 – Because of my diagnosis of SHINGLES I experience many of the above symptoms

2.5.2021 – I have many of above STILL from a SHINGLES VIRUS

2.27.2021 – Loss of appetite... slept all day

3.1.2021 – STILL Dizzy/ Light headed

3.3.2021 – Light headed/dizzy

3.4.2021 – Still light headed

Breast mass, Breast pain and Swelling

3.11.2021 – Severe diarrhea an hour after receiving the shot

4.21.2021 – 4-10-21 i noticed small bumps in the inner thigh area 4-12 they came in the back of my legs behind the knee feedlot 4-17 behind my neck i havent changed my soap or laundry detergent spoke to a nurse on 4-20 waiting to see what to do next

5.5.2021 – Still developing skin rash in new places

5.12.2021 – Still developing rashes in different parts of my body

5.19.2021 – pain in right breast small knot that comes and go

10.6.2021 – Tested positive for Covid 30days ago still can't taste or smell

11.24.2021 – Cramps in legs and back last night and today

5.20.2022 – Headache and muscle cramps

11.19.2022 – Hives swelling body pain 6 new medication Specialist

Muscle twitching, Muscle spasms and Back pain

3.18.2021 – The mild body aches is lower back mostly. Also, I had a lot of right calf cramping (not painful like a charleyhorse but more like a lot of twitching in my calf and feeling like it might cramp. Happened Tuesday evening through this morning. Raised my leg on a pillow overnight. Feels better today.

3.19.2021 – Slight muscle cramps on my right calf since Wednesday (twitching on calf more than cramping) since Wed 3/17/21.

10.15.2021 – Left underarm lymph node slight swelling (same arm as shot).

9.21.2022 – I want to state that the CVS pharmacist in (b)(6), CA (inside the Target store) INJECTED MY Covid bivalent Pfizer booster subcutaneously on my right arm, rather than in the deltoid. She did the same on my husband's arm. Not sure why.

Heart rate irregular, Tremor and Sinus congestion

3.8.2021 – I always have joint pain and muscle aches. But nothing new since the shot.

3.19.2021 – Diarrhea

4.2.2021 – Just got my shot 30 mins. ago.

4.3.2021 – Chills and shaking just started an hour ago.

4.16.2021 – Woke up with headache and severe sinus congestion. (Probably due to the high oak pollen content.)

7.3.2021 – Joints, back pain all worsening. Primary MD office visit

4.2.2022 – At first my primary md diagnosed atrial fibrillation, then cardiologist said no, it was only irregular heart beat. Both primary and cardiologist were office visits.

Administration site pain, Muscle twitching and Injection site reaction

4.29.2021 – Possible swollen lymph nodes and sore throat

5.10.2021 – The arm I received the vaccine in had been intermittently hurting (a dull, aching pain in injection site) past couple of days. It would come and go for seconds at a time every few hours.

5.24.2021 – Minor twitching in upper arm around site of injection

10.25.2021 – Intermittent, mild pain where vaccine was administered (nothing else happened there since), easy bruising (resolved since), unexplained prolonged nausea and headaches, random bumps on legs and unexplained severe leg pain (pain resolved since)

4.28.2022 – Constantly feeling fatigued/tired. Left arm, where vaccines were administered, occasionally hurts as if a dose was just administered IM.

Tongue erythema, Breast tenderness and Weight increased

2.11.2021 – Pain in my sinuss on my face, felt like brain didnt fit in my head Snd was pressing; pain behind my ears and back of neck where My neck meets head; nausea and diarrhea. This is reducing the last two days and I am more comfortable now

2.18.2021 – Continued headaches and neck (swollen glands head Snd neck ) - thank you Was it normal that when I got the first shot I could feel almost immediately a soreness move from my shoulder to my back , move up my neck and under my right ear?

3.9.2021 – Pain in abdomen, fatigue for 5 days

3.23.2021 – Abdomen bloating and some pain

5.25.2021 – I had a period of time three weeks ago exhausted for over a week - was able to do my federal govt work via phone 9-5 but had to take several days of absence too and had to spend rest of my time on coach even on wed. Included digestion issues & pain

8.27.2021 – Digestive issues, uti , breast and underarm tenderness. Underarm redness, tiredness , weight gain , side pain Dr exam and annual exam

10.30.2021 – My tongue has redness and swelling on one side . I am taking Benadryl for it. Started yesterday evening .

12.25.2021 – Reflux- digestion issues

9.28.2022 – Exhaustion, Headaches , sinus pain, small blood clots in sputum after nasal rinse, crusted blood in nose. Dr is planning scan of my head.

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Injection site pain and Chills

5.4.2021 – One day of feeling discomfort in lower left back, similar to kidney infection discomfort combined with fatigue

5.25.2021 – Renewed pain in areas of 2 old injuries (broken right wrist & pain on bottom of right foot under baby toe area)

6.1.2021 – Still have pain from old foot injury (under right baby toe area); & old injury of broken right wrist not painful but feels frail. I need to reposition foot or wrist before doing certain movements.

10.19.2021 – recent (seasonal) flu shot gave me the following side effects: chills, headache, extreme fatigue & soreness at site of shot. Lasted through the next day. Aspirin did not relieve any discomfort. This is first time I had bad side effects from flu shot.

4.20.2022 – Fatigue

Induration, Dyspnea exertional and Heart rate irregular

3.18.2021 – Swollen axillary glands same site as injected

3.19.2021 – Swelling is down at right armpit site. Right arm is still sore with movement.

3.20.2021 – Have the sweats while I am napping or sleeping

3.21.2021 – Still have episodes of of the sweats

3.23.2021 – Have slept most of the night and day

3.31.2021 – Still fatigued and still running a low grade fever. Highest was 100.4 Joint and muscle aches are almost gone.

4.16.2021 – Left leg swelled and felt heavy. Lymph nodes left groin were enlarged. No pain or hot spot. Im afraid to get the second vaccination.

4.21.2021 – Left leg still swollen and feels heavy

4.28.2021 – I have slept 19 out of the last 24 hours.

4.30.2021 – Lymph nodes are slightly swollen

5.16.2021 – Fever 101 Fahrenheit. Shortness of breath. Sweats. Headache. Decreased appetite. One day of diarrhea. Felt like I had the flu. Fatigue, have slept more than ten hours per day times three days.

5.30.2021 – Extreme fatigue. Spiking fevers of 101 Fahrenheit orally, with fatigue. No more muscle aches or joint pain. Feel foggy at times. This is better than before.

6.4.2021 – Left leg is swollen again. There is no pain or hot area. Left groin lymphs are swollen and slightly dense. Other than that I am tired, but ok.

7.23.2021 – SOB. Upon exertion. Leg swelling. Atypical heart beats. Recovering slower than expected. Will see Dr. if continues Spoke with ED Nurse

10.25.2021 – Fog brain & fatigue. Exposed to COVID-19, asymptomatic

11.3.2021 – Unable to lift normally, pain radiates from injection site to ear.

11.4.2021 – Very tired and brain foggy but no leg swelling like last time

11.7.2021 – Night sweats

11.24.2021 – Increased fatigue and brain fog

12.2.2021 – Fever of 101 Fahrenheit, slept over 13 hours. Had brain fog.

5.6.2022 – Continued pedal edema, tiredness and DOE. Are there any instances of heart failure post vaccination? Please let me know. Thanks

11.3.2022 – Irregular heartbeat. Fatigue

Platelet transfusion, Drug resistance and Immune thrombocytopenia

5.4.2021 – Severe Hay-Fever-like symptoms that are unrelieved with antihistamines or decongestant

5.5.2021 – Moderate nasal congestion and plugged ears. Better than yesterday.

5.25.2021 – Mild uveitis probably iritis

5.26.2021 – Slight inflammation in my right eye where I occasionally get a flare up of Iritis.

5.27.2021 – Iritis confirmed at ophthalmology appointment today

5.28.2021 – Diagnosed ititis responding well to prednisone eye drops.

1.10.2022 – My blood platelets dropped to 4,000 within 3 weeks following my 12/13/2021 Pfizer Booster. I hospitalized and receiving cortico-steroid therapy and have received IVIG and platelet transfusion to treat Immune-Related Thrombocytopenia due to Vaccine.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Disorientation and Cardiac disorder

3.30.2021 – Heart issues extreme fatigue suffered what allergic dr deemed severe adverse reactions to first moderna shot it has been more than 3 weeks extreme shortness of breathe disoriented fatigue high blood sugars Consult with three drs

6.1.2021 – CLL blood counts dropped dangerously low shortness of breathe fatigue blood work required 2 blood transfusions to date and starting Rituxin previous blood work prior to vaccine were great issues immediately after shot severe adverse reactions Required lab work trsts

8.31.2021 – Rituxin treatments for CLL needed after severe adverse reactions to moderna vaccine I have 1 shot after issues checking if J & J vaccine might be option dr advised not to get second modera shot continue blood tests every 2 weeks diabetic meds change Primary dr heart dr allergist cancer dr various test and onocogist

Fine motor skill dysfunction, Sciatica and Hypoesthesia

5.6.2021 – Severe pain since 3/15.diagnostics 4Drs: sciatica, MRI: 4-5TH VERTIBRA, 2 epidurals, losing motor skills, scheduled with neurologist at Pain Treatment Center No fever

10.4.2021 – loss of dexterity, pain in same arm, now realizing started 2 days after shot, but not sure related to booster.

10.19.2021 – I don't know if arthritis, but occurred after booster..gradual & worsening loss of feeling & dexterity in left hand accompanied by pain, after booster in left arm.

Lip pruritus, Breast swelling and Hypogeusia

1.26.2021 – Dizziness, dry cough, blurred vision, muscle tremors, numb and tingling lips

1.27.2021 – Dizziness, blurred vision, flushed face, itchy lips, insomnia Face to face appointment with primary care doctor

1.28.2021 – Muted sense of taste, cotton mouth, insomnia

1.31.2021 – Dizziness, chest and left shoulder blade pain

2.1.2021 – Dizziness, brain fog

2.2.2021 – Dizziness, brain fog, shaky hands

2.23.2021 – Swollen breast, muscle aches

7.27.2021 – Several days of arm pain/ache in my left arm where I received my vaccination.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Diverticulitis and Impaired work ability

1.6.2021 – I took Advil 600 mg for injection site pain and to prevent mild achiness and chills I had last night.

1.19.2021 – Headache past 3 daysFair amount of heart palpitations todayJoint pain in my wrists

1.26.2021 – Heart palpitations increased a lot in past week. Had to start taking heart medication. Im not sure if its related to the vaccine. Also more aching joints.

2.12.2021 – Worsening pain in my hands and wrists making in difficult to work with my hands including holding babies at work. I am concerned that the vaccine caused an auto immune response in my joints. I made an appointment to see my doctor.

2.21.2021 – Wrists have hurt worse making it very difficult to do things like opening pill bottle, jars, and other things with my hands. Plan to see my doctor again next week and have this evaluated. It is also making my job more difficult holding babies.

2.28.2021 – Flare up of diverticulitis Continuing pain in wrists and thumb joints getting harder to do tasks with my hands

8.1.2021 – I have increased pain and aching in wrists, thumbs, fingers, and elbow.

Limb mass, Axillary mass and Tenderness

1.7.2021 – Lump under near my axilla. Slightly painful. Thought it could be swollen lymph node?

1.8.2021 – Symptoms are milder today. The lump under my left arm ( near axilla) has decreased and less tender.

1.9.2021 – The lump under / near my axilla continues to decrease and less tender.

1.10.2021 – None

1.27.2021 – Slightly Swollen lymph node under right axilla

1.28.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under right axilla. Tender and slight pain / soreness

1.29.2021 – Lymph node under right axila is still tender/ sore.

4.16.2022 – Swelling to lymph node under axilla

Tongue hemorrhage, Orthostatic hypotension and Glossodynia

1.21.2021 – fatigue, nausea, abdominal discomfort, mild headaches

1.28.2021 – Nausea, headaches, light headedness, upper body heat discharges, fatigue

2.4.2021 – increasing fatigue and continued nausea

2.18.2021 – increasing fatigue; light-headedness to the point of almost passing out when I arise sometimes; tongue bleeding and pain; sensation of heat but body temperature actually being low-- 96 degrees

7.8.2021 – Tongue pain , hot flashes, nausea, orthostatic hypotension , neck pain Acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy

1.7.2022 – It took 8 months to recover from the vaccine. Tongue pain, orthostatic hypotension, nausea, fatigue, heat in my chest. This survey under reported side effects and didn't follow up appropriately. Homeopathic treatment is the only thing that helped resolve my vaccine induced symptoms

Nasal valve collapse, Nasal operation and Nasal septal operation

2.3.2021 – Swelling in armpit of injection side

2.4.2021 – Still swollen in armpit area

2.5.2021 – Still slight swelling in armpit, but better

3.15.2021 – Tuesday 3/9 I was in a bicycle accident, breaking many bones requiring two surgeries so far.

5.3.2021 – Had serious bicycle accident, 13 days in hospital, 2 surgeries..two lung blood clots were also found during hospital stay

9.30.2021 – Mild sore throat

3.25.2022 – Had nose surgery to open deviated side and repair collapsed nostril

Injection site infection, Injection site hypersensitivity and Injection site induration

1.2.2021 – My injection site is harden and swollen! Started today only. My husband is a physician so he thinks I may have an infection on the injection site or a delay allergic response? I am starting to take antibiotics

3.27.2021 – Since my first shot on December 26, my regular cycle of 30 days changed to every two weeks. I saw my OBgyn and she said about four other women has the same problem of irregular cycles after the vaccine.

Postpartum disorder, Postpartum state and Sleep deficit

3.24.2021 – Im two weeks postpartum, running on less consolidated sleep than usual, and have scoliosis.

3.25.2021 – Postpartum and new baby.

3.26.2021 – Postpartum with baby night feedings.

3.27.2021 – Postpartum

3.29.2021 – Postpartum with new baby

3.30.2021 – Postpartum with new baby and sleepless nights

4.6.2021 – Muscle and joint ache, headache

4.20.2021 – Postpartum recovery, stress, sleep deprivation

4.21.2021 – Postpartum recovery

7.22.2021 – Injured ankle

10.22.2021 – Itchiness all ove body

10.24.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit closest to injection

10.25.2021 – Swelling in lymph nodes

11.18.2021 – Aches

11.27.2021 – Mild allergic reaction to flu vaccine (itchiness at injection site) similar to hives I had in response to covid-19 booster. I seem to be extra sensitive to these vaccines now.

1.20.2022 – I had an allergic reaction to the booster - broke out in hives, then two weeks later hives again with my flu shot. Never had allergic reaction to flu shot before.

Ophthalmic migraine, Asthenopia and Breakthrough COVID-19

5.23.2021 – These symptoms I actually felt later in the days yesterday after my first check in (tired, light body aches, eye strain)

11.19.2021 – In September I was sick 1-3 days and had some symptoms (fatigue, body aches, chills, fever) but tested negative for covid. Recently have been having a bit of a sore throat and nasal congestion, but it may be allergy related with the change of season.

1.16.2022 – (Yesterday on the day of injection I experienced tiredness)

1.19.2022 – Today I experienced something called a visual migraine/kaleidoscope vision. I've never experienced this until recently, the first time was around the time I tested positive for covid about a month ago. Might not be related but just wanted to include.

4.16.2022 – I started having weird visual migraines about 4 months ago, and that was after I had a breakthrough covid infection. I was not yet boosted at the time, but have received that extra dose since and still have had visual migraines since.

7.18.2022 – Sore throat

Small fibre neuropathy, Gastritis and Injection site discoloration

3.8.2021 – Severe arm pain radiating down whole arm, breast, upper back

3.9.2021 – Soreness under armpit

3.10.2021 – Armpit a little sore

4.4.2021 – Still have discoloration at injection site on arm from first shot on February 15th. Looks like a bruise.

9.6.2021 – High blood pressure and dizzy Went to emergency room but walked out because it was a 6 hour wait. Call PC next morning

10.6.2021 – Swollen and sore under armpit

10.7.2021 – Mild soreness and swelling under armpit

11.8.2021 – Stomach upset.

11.14.2021 – Gastritis

4.3.2022 – Small Fiber Neuropathy

10.6.2022 – Small fiber neuropathy. Neurologist says the vaccine may have caused a flare in symptoms. The last year and a half have been difficult. Neurologist, Rheumatologist, PCP, gastroenterologist