Their Stories

Female reproductive tract disorder, Adnexa uteri pain and Fluid retention

1.23.2021 – Day 10 I developed an expanding area of red and itchy rash on upper arm where injection was. Started the size of clementine, and was raised bumps. Ended up orange sized, warm x3 days. Now resolved.

2.7.2021 – Mild palpitations, pelvic pain

2.10.2021 – Sore axilla x 3 days

2.20.2021 – Developed raised rash on RT shoulder blade at 7:30pm,day 12. Lasted 1 hr and dissapeared. No residual redness. Had shot #2 in RT arm. I mention because had shot #1 LT arm; rash developed after shot #1 on day 11 at 7:30pm. Both shots given @ 10:30am.

11.11.2021 – Axillary tenderness in shot arm

11.19.2022 – Increased gynecological issues. Ovarian pain. Fluid retention. X4 days

Motor dysfunction, Visual impairment and Balance disorder

4.2.2021 – Vaccibe at 9:20am . My lower back has been experiencing muscle spasms starting at 5pm, while standing. I lost motor control temporarily during one. I'm resting currently, hoping it subsides in the morning.

4.3.2021 – My lowe back pain has subsided around 3pm after rest and sine Aleve.

5.28.2021 – I seem unbalanced at times and my vision seems slightly worse. Im scheduling an eye appointment. I overall well better, except for thosr issues stated above.

Depressed mood, Peripheral coldness and Memory impairment

1.20.2021 – Vertigo

1.26.2021 – Last night severe joint pain, chills, sweats, headache and vertigo. I thought I should get a Covid test. Felt better this morning, just slight vertigo.

2.2.2021 – Loss of taste

2.7.2021 – Short of breath

2.16.2021 – Headache, achiness, stuffy nose, sore throat, fatigue and chills.

2.23.2021 – Headache, joint pain, funny taste, and injection site itching.

3.4.2021 – Nausea, headache, chest discomfort and difficulty falling asleep.

3.11.2021 – Joint pain, chiills, headache, foggy memory, and left side chest pain

3.16.2021 – Feels like covid I had in October. Worse. Headache,runny nose, cough, fever, chills, skin cold to touch, break out in sweats, stomach/back sore, aches, pains, ringing right ear, chest pain, vertigo, forgetting, thinking unclear, fatigue, depressed.

5.5.2021 – Hair loss

9.29.2021 – Fatigue

Unemployment, Circadian rhythm sleep disorder and Serum ferritin decreased

9.2.2021 – I have had some headache, mild nausea, aches, swollen lymph nodes, and flare of my CFS and POTS symptoms. They were manageable at home with lying flat and resting extra, etc. symptoms have now subsided. I was already unable to work due to these.

9.7.2021 – Had a fever and some excess sinus congestion/drainage with fatigue.

9.14.2021 – Worsened and intense menstrual cramps that hindered sleep. Intense Pain radiating throughout the whole body at about an 8.5 on pain scale. Also some mild fever and diarrhea. Had to spend one day basically in bed, due to pain and lack of sleep.

9.19.2021 – Sinus pressure/lymph drainage/post-nasal drip

9.21.2021 – Abnormal tastealmost sour and bitter combined

10.1.2021 – Persisting Fatigue and cognitive fatigue/brain fogToday is a little bit better

10.8.2021 – My pre-existing conditions of POTS and ME/CFS seem to be flared at the moment since the second dose. Post-exertion Malaise and more difficulty standing impacting my daily activities, and varies from day to day. Also more heavy menstrual/big clots.

10.22.2021 – Daytime sleepiness, that sometimes makes me nervous to drive, having to ask others to drive me at certain times. I will talk to my dr soon about this.

10.29.2021 – Aches, nausea, diarrhea, fever, chills, post-nasal drip, cough, congestion, shortness of breath, (all from new onset infectioncovid test negative) fatigue, daytime sleepiness, brain fog still following 2nd dose moderna Call to nurse line and covid test at hospital

12.17.2021 – Had an infection but tested negative for Covid. During the illness I began to feel like something in my throat was blocking my airway. That faded, but have continued to have more difficulty with swallowing, and also hoarseness has remained.

3.23.2022 – Tender lymph nodes, red eyes, eyelid muscle twitches, thickened steady post-nasal drip

3.24.2022 – Strange taste in my mouth, low to no appetite, hurts to inhale (muscle pain) Debilitating unrelenting pain and pressure everywhere

3.27.2022 – Insomnia, tachycardia HR over 100 while lying down at rest, likely a Dysautonomia flare

3.30.2022 – Diarrhea finally stopped this morning

4.15.2022 – My menstrual cycle was slightly irregular from its patterns. It began later than expected and with more large clots/heavier bleeding. Cycle pain levels were still about my normal, and it normally impacts my daily activities every month.

5.4.2022 – Flare of digestive symptoms/SIBO, nutritional deficiencies like low ferritin and some lower cell counts (platelets, white cell) Hematology appt for IV iron consult

9.24.2022 – Unsure how to describe? sleep issues and circadian rhythm issues, swollen lymph nodes and fatigue, cognitive/brain fog, worsened POTS symptoms and PEM, All following breakthrough covid infection. Small slow improvements only from resting and pacin Just a follow up with some of my providers: GP, Hematology, and Urology.

Bone pain, Mobility decreased and Limb discomfort

2.3.2021 – No

2.6.2021 – Just off & on

3.3.2021 – Shot Arm slightly brothering me

10.27.2021 – When I woke up today, my entire body ache with pain. Even many of my bones were aching. Didnt even want to walk around house & had a Dr Appt @9:30 am.

10.30.2021 – Wed ck/up on 10/27 (day after shot), after taking this questionnaire , I took my tempture- was 100.1° I ached from tip of head to my knees There was a front that came thru Tues night before. I feel much better now. Chills off & on. Not aching like n

Cervical spinal stenosis, Acupuncture and Emotional disorder

4.7.2021 – No

4.9.2021 – Emotional

5.7.2021 – Sore tongue. Started just after the shot is mild now.

6.2.2021 – Cervical stenosis. Neck hurts

6.9.2021 – Neck pain probably from existing issue.

6.16.2021 – Fatigue and more back pain from cervical stenosis and trigger finger

8.6.2021 – Headaches. I get migraines. But this headache doesnt want to go away. Its in the front. Not all over. Occasionally sneezing with clear runny nose. Took Tylenol, Aleeve and Imitrex. Tried acupressure &heat.If it continues I will go to urgent ca

Ingrowing nail, Blood blister and Impaired healing

5.6.2021 – Slightly dizzy

5.9.2021 – Restless when trying to sleep last night. Didn't fall asleep until about 5am.

5.10.2021 – I had trouble falling asleep last night.

5.20.2021 – I have been feeling pretty tired during the day recently.

8.5.2021 – I discovered a lump on my right posterior neck/shoulder on July 23rd.

11.28.2022 – There is a blood blister on my toe from an infected ingrown toenail. I am seeing my primary care physician this Wednesday for that. The blood blister is taking a long time to heal.

Tongue discomfort, Abdominal pain lower and Paresthesia oral

2.5.2021 – Chills, HA, malaise, muscle aches, cramping lower abdominal pain, loose stools I am a doctor. I stayed home from work until symptoms resolved and rapid ag test for Covid returned negative.

1.18.2022 – Not new, recurrence of vertigo. I believe after 1st vaccine I contracted Covid & had 48hrs GI Sxs. Day3 Binax Now test neg. however I experienced tongue burning & other oral paraesthesias x 6mo. W/ booster, upper teeth numbness & debilitating vertigo

Genital rash, Speech disorder and Disorientation

12.20.2020 – Sweat flashes

1.8.2021 – Just a sore arm going away though

1.12.2021 – No

2.18.2021 – Sharp pain that shot through left side of my temple. Felt disoriented for a while. I was afraid it was stroke but it got better. This also happened to the right side of my temple several weeks ago. Maybe a month.

10.5.2021 – No just a little sore on my arm. But no swelling or discoloration.

10.18.2021 – For two weeks I had a rash in my genitals that was very bumpy and Very painful. Not sure what it was but never had any thing like it. I don't know if it was from the shot but it was awful!

4.6.2022 – I have started to have speech problems had some pain in my forehead after Covid shots then later the speech. Going to neurologist Just the speech and head aching

Tension headache, Renal pain and Syncope

3.24.2021 – No

4.7.2021 – I got mild Covid arm - extreme itchiness near site of injection. It was last Thursday or Friday 4/1-2 and lasted two days.

4.14.2021 – Somehow, I caught a very mild cold. Symptoms almost completely gone at three days. This despite hand washing, social distancing and double masking.

4.21.2021 – My head feels "tight" - headache is probably coming.

4.22.2021 – Fainting - once when I got up this morning.

4.24.2021 – New ache at left kidney-probably muscle pain.

10.21.2022 – A few instances of long duration (a couple of days) headache with nausea vomiting and diarrhea since the vaccine - familiar symptoms but more frequent and severe than usual.

Prader-Willi syndrome, Iridocyclitis and Iritis

1.22.2021 – I did not get a text on my second day. I had lots of nausea that day. It started right after I replied on the first day and continued.

1.23.2021 – Prone to headaches anyway. Started yesterday.

2.20.2021 – Last night and through this morning when I woke up, I had such intense brain fog that my husband thought I had taken some sort of medication to alter my behavior.

2.22.2021 – Iritis / anterior uveitis

2.23.2021 – Iritis

2.24.2021 – Iritis and rash around eye

2.25.2021 – Eye rash. Decreased appetite since vaccine

Rotator cuff syndrome, Injection site discomfort and Mobility decreased

3.24.2021 – Just the normal discomfort from receiving a injection

10.4.2021 – Just normal arm discomfort

10.6.2021 – Soreness still in the arm. Use of arm limited for reaching when washing my back.

10.7.2021 – Upper arm pain on right side of arm. Have not laid on the arm, have not taken pain medicine. Unable to reach behind back, raise my arm w/o pain

10.29.2021 – Sore arm. Heating pad for relief for pain. Movement in arm is limited.

4.1.2022 – Tendinitis left shoulder, very painful. Mobility limited. Physical therapy for a month.

Muscle twitching, Injection site warmth and Feeling hot

5.4.2021 – 2 weeks after injection I developed a red spot near the injection. The red spot is appx 2 wide and 1 1/2 at the highest point. It feels warm and the muscle in the arm is twitchy.

5.17.2021 – I developed a red area appx 5" by 2" which is appx 1.5" lower of the injection site. The red area is warm and sore to the touch.

5.18.2021 – I still have the red patch. Not as sore or warm when touched. It is a bit smaller today.

5.19.2021 – Red area on arm is fading.

Muscle spasms, Hypoesthesia and Rash

3.20.2021 – I had numbness and muscle spasms in my are 15 minutes after the application.

4.3.2021 – I got Moderna arm on day eight after my vaccination still have a huge rash. I have numbness and no feeling in my left two fingers on my left hand. It has now been seven days. That shouldve been a warning! Your last question is so freaking stupid. Its a yes or no question but I never went and got a test. How can I answer yes or no. What kind of healthcare people are you? If I wouldve reacted like that in my 30 years in healthcare I will be fired. Its a stupid question. Have you had a yes or no for a test. Why dont you ask first if you had a test yes or no stupid question routine you people dont care about me. Ive had three reports of gone into the CDC and other things and no one has responded to me. I dont care of this might sound terrible because Im using voice command. Someone should sue Moderna for not telling me that I couldve reaction where I have no feeling in my arm my hand and

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Muscle spasms and Chest discomfort

2.20.2021 – Chest and back soreness

3.22.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my armpit and neck on the left side ( same side as injection)

3.23.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my armpit and neck on the left side (injection side) I have rash on the right side of my neck but it does not bother me at all

3.24.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my armpit and neck on the left side where I also had the injection

3.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my armpit and neck on the left side which is the same side as the injection

3.26.2021 – Swollen lymph node in left side of neck my injection was on my left side

9.17.2021 – Muscle spasm in my back

Rash pruritic, Injection site rash and Injection site swelling

3.20.2021 – Eight days after the first vaccination. I developed rash and swelling at the injection site. Very itch. Today I still feel a little bit itchiness. The area is still swelling a little bit.

3.27.2021 – The itchy COVID arm on the left arm has improved. But I still feel itchy a little bit. There are still some itchy spots on the left arm.

11.23.2021 – Skin rash on the injection site.

11.30.2021 – Skin rash on the left arm.

12.7.2021 – Itchy left arm sometimes.

12.21.2021 – Skin allergy.

2.8.2022 – Skin rash

4.16.2022 – Feeling hot

5.12.2022 – Itchy skin.

5.26.2022 – Skin rash and itchy in the right arm.

Respiratory disorder, Secretion discharge and Productive cough

3.18.2021 – In regards to the pain, its more of a soreness.

4.16.2021 – Not sure if its a rash or allergic reaction. Currently at Urgent Care.

5.5.2021 – Respiratory issues with a terrible cough, which I should have reported during my last check in. My apologies.

10.13.2021 – For nearly 3 weeks I had a terrible cough, all the symptoms of COVID, to include loss of taste and smell, but tested negative. The cough wasn't productive until week 3 and the mucus was very thick.

Periorbital swelling, Photophobia and Lacrimation increased

3.14.2021 – Arm shot was in is sore.

3.16.2021 – Left eye has been hurting all day.

3.27.2021 – Both eyes puffed up and were sensitive. The left eye was worse than the right. They were puffy for around 4 days. I took benadryl thinking it may be an allergy but the benadryl did nothing.

5.15.2021 – I have what i hope is a really bad cold. Tons of drainage and sinus pressure. Non stop sneezing and watery eyes.

12.19.2021 – Pain in underarm of arm with injection.

12.31.2021 – Having nightly diarrhea

1.7.2022 – I have a sore throat and dry cough.

12.19.2022 – Been sick multiple times this school year.

Dry skin, Feeling of body temperature change and Photophobia

1.6.2021 – Dry throat, craved hot tea to soothe my throat.

1.7.2021 – I had a fever of 99.1°F temperature last night 1/6/2021 and chills. Took 2 Tylenol 500mg each and fever finally went away around 10pm.

2.10.2021 – Sensitivity to smells and eye sensitivity.

8.10.2021 – I feel like i have a cold. Sinuses are stuffed up, ears hurt, fatigued, body aches, loss of appetite. My coworker was sick all last week. Getting a Covid-19 test done tomorrow. Called my family doctor to request a Z-Pack & advised i cant be seen until my Covid-19 test results come back.

2.10.2022 – Had Covid-19 1/4-24th. I woke up w/a migraine. Multiple migraine's while sick. Trouble breathing & needed an inhaler. Entire body ached all over. Head & sius congestion. Sore throat. Very dry eyes, and skin/scalp. Cold then hot/sweating. No fever.

Middle insomnia, Diverticulitis and Abdominal pain

3.20.2021 – A cough and congestion but I also have asthma

3.21.2021 – Felt semi dizzy. Had similar episodes previous two days, almost like vertigo?

4.6.2021 – Awoke in the middle of the night with chest and mid back pressure/pain. Initially thought it was heartburn but had no acid reflux.

4.13.2021 – Mild headache and abdominal pain may be the result of a recent flare up of diverticulitis

4.14.2021 – Sore swollen throat glands. The fever and body aches actually started about 10 hours after my 8am shot and after Id already reported symptoms prior to them showing up

4.15.2021 – Sore Throat/Swollen glands

4.17.2021 – Low back discomfort

5.18.2021 – Sore throat and congestion with green mucus

Eye pruritus, Feeling cold and Night sweats

2.5.2021 – Arm a little sore earlier today...same with headache.

2.6.2021 – Shortened sleep past two nights

2.7.2021 – Clavicle top left "shot" arm pain earlier in day

2.8.2021 – Chills/cold maybe once a day; itchy eyes/allergy symptoms

2.11.2021 – Night sweats...did disrupt my sleep

3.1.2021 – No chills, but a little colder than usual

3.2.2021 – Chills/cold consistently at end of day

3.3.2021 – Headache is periodic...brief chills normally at night/evening

3.5.2021 – Short lived always in evening around same time like I have Colic

10.1.2021 – Slight brief headache, a little cold. VERY BRIEF arm pain.

10.2.2021 – Took Tylenol and HBP Corcidin last night; felt like I had more energy today, although mild arm pain when moving moving

Panic attack, Breast pain and Anxiety

6.7.2021 – Severe diarrhea and upset stomach

6.17.2021 – Severe anxiety & panic attacks

6.29.2021 – Lymphnoids in both arms are still hurting especially when i move certain ways. Scheduled appointment with Breast Center to see what's going on.

7.5.2021 – Lymphnoids & breast pain still an issue. Exam & Tests next week.

7.12.2021 – Pain under both arms & breasts persists, worsening more & more. Dr. appointment is this Thurs, Jul 15th. Will update info after test results

7.19.2021 – Sore lymphnoids causing pain under arms & breast pain In person visit to (b)(6) Center

7.30.2021 – Lymphnoids & breasts pain continue

Obstruction, Poor quality sleep and Nephrolithiasis

1.12.2021 – I just think I'm tired from not good quality sleep.

1.14.2021 – Swollen occipital lymph node same side as injection. Very tender and achy neck.

1.15.2021 – Swollen occipital lymph node on same side as injection. Very tender.

1.22.2021 – Lymph node enlargement occipital that caused severe migraines on Tuesday 1/19 with fatigue and nausea and called in to work Tuesday. Been feeling it since day 6 (1/14) after vaccine. Better as of 1/19 and lymph node is finally back to normal 1/21 .

4.30.2021 – Prolonged menstrual and worsening cramping, but minimal changes overall. Also still tolerable.

12.20.2021 – I was diagnosed 12/18 with an obstructed kidney stone. 12/18 kidney stone, obstructed

Chronic sinusitis, Breast discomfort and Breast swelling

4.7.2021 – Cold sore next to lower lip Appt with primary care tomorrow

10.26.2021 – Congestion

10.27.2021 – Fullness under my left arm (arm pit) and to breast area, possible lymph node enlargement (left arm was injection site) Awaiting call back from my doctor

10.28.2021 – Left arm pit & breast pain with numbness & tingling to hand & fingers at times Labs drawn at hospital to rule out blood clot

10.29.2021 – Left arm pit & breast pain & swelling

10.30.2021 – Left arm pit & breast pain is improving

11.16.2021 – Random flares with left breast and left arm pit discomfort. Also right sided chest discomfort

4.28.2022 – Chronic sinusitis and allergies. Contracted COVID for a 2nd time in Feb 2022 but was asymptomatic and tested negative on multiple antigen tests but positive on a PCR

Sunburn, Listless and Herpes zoster

2.6.2021 – I developed a very sore arm with red spots that spread to cover the entire top of my arm, looking much like a severe sunburn. My arm was also swollen and I was quite exhasted. These symptoms lasted for six days. The sunburn and tiredness remain.

8.29.2021 – I've had two rounds of shingles, on lasred about a week, the other only a couple of days. Neither were debilitating, but the longer one was painful. I'm also listless and weak. I'm still walking most days but not as far as I used to.

Pharyngeal swelling, Hypersensitivity and Ear pain

3.17.2021 – What felt like a strong systemic reaction right after injection but then subsided.

3.19.2021 – Touch dizzy

4.7.2021 – Since the vaccine, the spot in my muscle where I was injected hurts, there is a weakness there that doesnt seem to be fading away.

4.15.2021 – Swollen throat glands

4.16.2021 – Mild Sore throat , swollen glands

4.17.2021 – Swollen glands

4.18.2021 – Swollen throat and neck glands

4.19.2021 – Swollen glands , ear pain

11.12.2021 – Spiked heart rate after injection

11.13.2021 – Numbness in hands , lymph nodes swollen in head and neck, under arms

5.6.2022 – Swollen glands , stuffy nose

5.20.2022 – Headache, fatigue , sore throat

Hypomenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and Heavy menstrual bleeding

5.12.2021 – abnormally intense period

6.15.2021 – Prolonged period (3.5 weeks and counting)

8.10.2021 – My periods have been very weird, I've been getting them, albeit lightly but with significant cramping, every other week or so, though I hadn't consistently had one since I got a nexplanon implant in Nov 2020

2.2.2022 – Got COVID seemingly: loss of taste, 24 hour fever, extreme fatigue (persisting 2 weeks later), brain fog. Was unable to get rapid test for 4 days. On day 4, got negative PCR nose swab

Iritis, Paresthesia and Injection site pain

3.26.2021 – A little tingle in the arm I got the shot , about an hour later. It lasted about a half hour but didnt hurt

3.27.2021 – Only a little pain at the injection site

3.28.2021 – Im feeling perfectly normal

4.21.2021 – I went to the eye doctor because of a headache behind my right eye. I was told I have iritis. And can be associated with auto immune diseases. I have Hashimotos thyroid. I dont know if this is relevant, I dont think it is related to the vaccine but Im not a doctor either. Does this make a difference in how I answer the questions? I was told I have iritis

4.22.2021 – Iritis thats starting to get better Treated for Iritis

Vitamin D increased, Blood calcium increased and Infertility

1.27.2021 – Periodically vomiting at various times of the day since Friday, 1/22 - this is not typical for me.

2.10.2021 – #NAME?

2.22.2021 – Kidney stone passing

3.1.2021 – Increased liver enzymes, decreased vitamin d, increase calcium levels

3.15.2021 – High liver enzymes requiring medical intervention

5.10.2021 – Diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Additionally, my period continues to be 1-2 weeks late, this was not an issue before my vaccine.

8.9.2021 – Irregular menstrual cycle, inability to get pregnant. Before vaccine, I had regular periods every four weeks and knew exactly when I would start my period.

2.8.2022 – Pregnancy and miscarriage on 2/1/22

Crying, Neuralgia and Gastrointestinal disorder

1.18.2021 – Slightly lightheaded in the morning.

1.31.2021 – Overnight 1/24 1 week after. Nauseous, dizzy ,lightheaded, weak. Thought of going to the hospital. Severe symptoms. Phone visit

2.20.2021 – Light headed

3.14.2021 – Symptoms started 25 days after second shot. Lasted three days so far.Lightheaded/nauseous/ white noise in head/ squishy intestine/verge of tears: feeling weak/Hot flashes

3.30.2021 – Light headed, nauseous, foot pain, extreme fatigue. Visited my internist, a podiatrist, a Neurologist.

11.16.2021 – Back and neck pain.

11.23.2021 – Back and nerve pain.

4.10.2022 – Injection site was very sore for 24 hours after the shot. This survey came 48 hours after the shot and symptoms are gone today.

4.22.2022 – Headache/lightheaded/nausea

10.7.2022 – Sore arm and lightheaded

10.15.2022 – I signed in with the wrong date. My bivalent vaccine was on Oct 8.

10.21.2022 – I got my flu HD vaccine yesterday. So these symptoms could very well have come from that.