Their Stories

Muscular weakness, Lethargy and Injection site swelling

1.28.2021 – Just slightly soreness on arm where injected

2.18.2021 – Just swelling and soreness at the injection site

5.19.2021 – Swollen finger joints, lethargy, weakened legs. Similar symptoms of Lyme but tested negative

10.6.2021 – Back pain but not sure if due to vaccine

10.7.2021 – Still a little Back ache but minor

4.18.2022 – I did experience several days of fatigue after I had the shot last week

10.12.2022 – Sore throat, no fever, slight congestion (tested negative twice for Covid though)

Carpal tunnel decompression, Glaucoma and Hemoglobin decreased

1.23.2021 – Muscle spasm from right breast to rib cage

1.24.2021 – Muscle strain on chest wall from right breast wrapping around to right ribs

1.25.2021 – Muscle strain on right side from right breast around to right ribs

2.14.2021 – I have had RA since 2005 and have been on DMARDS since the beginning, adding a no logic around 2010 (Enbrel, then Orencia). I had a range of side effects after the second dose and was wondering if it had anything to do with the RA and the meds, so I thought I would share that info.

2.10.2022 – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Nerve conduction test; visit with the hand surgeon

4.21.2022 – Have my first sinus cold since March 2020. I did a COVID test on day 4 of symptoms and it was negative.

6.11.2022 – Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery; Glaucoma; dry eye; lowered hemoglobin; sinus cold

9.10.2022 – 7/26/22 COVID 19 - sore throat, headache, fever, nose congestion, runny nose, cough, fatigue 7 days

10.27.2022 – I have a Urinary Tract Infection. probably unrelated to vaccine.

Labile blood pressure, Joint swelling and Hypertension

9.28.2021 – - Swollen ankles- More back pain I just had a booster shot 2 days ago. As a result, my arm was very sore and I've been tired & achy all over. It's getting better & I know I'll be back to normal tomorrow. A small price to pay for COVID protection!

12.28.2021 – My labile blood pressure gets alarmingly high when it goes up. It does come down with medication but my systolic pressure remains somewhat elevated.

3.27.2022 – I tested positive for Covid 3 days ago!

Nuchal rigidity, Blindness transient and Blindness unilateral

3.16.2021 – mild aura like symptoms without headache

4.6.2021 – I'm having occular aura symptoms in my left eye, my neck is stiff andhaving difficulty moving, and I'm dizzy

4.7.2021 – I am still experiencing an occular migraine. Last night a reynauds attack started that I cannot get under control

4.10.2021 – it is difficult to say if the body aches and muscle aches are from the vaccine. I had to soend 20 hours with my toddler at the ER to remove a toy car rubber tire from his nose.

4.19.2021 – I experienced some form of stomach virus last week. While everyone in my household got it, very likely exposed while taking my son to the ER for an unrelated accident, I had a case much more severe.

5.5.2021 – I am having consistent problems with a reynauds phenomena flare. It is particularly bad in my ears where the mask loops are, in my breasts when I am wearing a bra, and in my feet while active or wearing socks.

5.10.2021 – I'm still continuing to have an increase in reynauds attacks, particularly in my ears.

4.5.2022 – intermitten blindness in left eye associated with occular migraine. optician

Migraine, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

12.31.2020 – I have had migraines since I was 1 3 but the one I had today was slightly different. It hurt in the front and back instead of the side like usual.

1.17.2021 – Lymph node on right side of neck is swollen and painful.

1.18.2021 – Lymph node is swollen and painful on right side of neck.

1.19.2021 – Lymph node on right side of neck is still slightly swollen and painful.

7.13.2021 – Dont know if its related to the vaccine but Ive been having trouble with my lymph nodes under my arms and on my neck being swollen for the last 3-4 weeks.

10.20.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

10.21.2021 – Lymph nodes are still slightly swelled

Hypogeusia, Swelling face and Injection site reaction

5.4.2021 – Swelling (face, and feet)

5.11.2021 – Swelling in part of the faceDaily headaches

5.18.2021 – Back pain

5.25.2021 – Occasional chest pain

7.27.2021 – Frequent headaches since vaccineLast week: Fatigue, low grade fever, dry cough, joint pain

10.26.2021 – Migraines

11.11.2021 – Painfully swollen lymph node under arm where I got the injection

11.12.2021 – Painfully swollen lymph node under arm that was injected

11.13.2021 – Swollen lymph node near injection site

11.23.2021 – Stomach problems

5.9.2022 – Mild COVID symptoms. Low grade fever, headache, fatigue, loss of smell, reduced sense of taste, brain fog.

Fibromuscular dysplasia, Tachycardia and Injection site reaction

2.7.2021 – Day 9-11 I had a rash at injection site with worsened redness, swelling, pain, burning and itching. Rash extended 4-5 inch in diameter. Improved on days 12-13 and now back to normal. Was told by PCP this was a harmless Moderna reaction.

2.24.2021 – Unusual tachycardia and narrow pulse pressure every evening since receiving vaccine. Messaged cardiologist and waiting for response

2.21.2022 – Diagnosis of fibromuscular dysplasia

Breast feeding, Dysmenorrhea and Balance disorder

3.12.2021 – Anxiety

4.14.2021 – Bloody nose today and I never get bloody noses, bruising at injection site. Im breastfeeding - and between doses I got my first period post partum (10 months) and it was heavy and painful.

4.15.2021 – Feeling alittle dizzy / off balance / weak

4.18.2021 – Bruising at site but no pain

4.25.2021 – Rash on forearm, same side as the shot. Very itchy blisters. Shingles vs poison ivy (PI is not out yet and I have not been in woods). Also, I had my acl repaired 6 years ago- and I hurt it just walking. Its swollen and very sore

5.3.2021 – Heavy period

Multiple allergies, Eye pruritus and Abdominal pain

1.12.2021 – I keep sneezing, and my eyes are terribly itchy. It is like I have very bad allergies, but it is winter and I'm inside. It started 5-6 hours after the shot. I get allergy shots so I do not have allergies except for mild spring and summer.

1.13.2021 – My allergy symptoms virtually disappeared last night around 10, I ended up taking 3 Zyrtec yesterday and I used my inhaler (which I haven't done in months). I definitely think I was having an allergic reaction, and given the timing I think it was caused by the vaccine. That being said, it is gone now and I'm just tired today.

1.14.2021 – Technically these started last night and this morning just abdominal pain.

1.16.2021 – Stomach isnt quite right, but I wouldnt called it pain or nausea

Hypovitaminosis, Amenorrhea and Painful respiration

3.19.2021 – My eyes hurt, and skin is super sensitive

3.20.2021 – My eyes still hurt when I look around

3.25.2021 – Ive had swollen feet and ankles for several days now

5.1.2021 – My left foot continues to remain swollen. My menstrual cycle is totally off too, no possibility of being pregnant.

9.16.2021 – after a recent cold, my chest remained extremely tight, making it difficult and painful to breathe deeply for several weeks.

5.5.2022 – Vitamin deficiencies, weight gain

9.12.2022 – Warmth of skin at injection site

9.16.2022 – Experienced "covid arm" with a large injection site reaction- red/purple irregular shaped patch, extreme warmth in the patch, and elevated pain only inside the patch area. Extremely itchy. Spoke with pharmacist that did injection

Dysmenorrhea, Impaired work ability and Heavy menstrual bleeding

2.3.2021 – Lymph node swelling bilateral armpits

2.4.2021 – Right axillary lymph node swelling, painful

2.5.2021 – Unilateral lymph node swelling on the same side as injection

2.6.2021 – Lymph node swelling

8.2.2021 – Rash that lasted one month. Ive never had a rash in my life. Nor am I allergic to anything

9.11.2021 – Swollen axillary lymph node on injection side

9.12.2021 – I have RHeumatoid arthritis, joint pain is probably related to that

9.13.2021 – Throat ache; joint pain may be related to RA

9.14.2021 – Could be RA related

9.24.2021 – Very heavy menstrual period and cramping. Usually I do not get any cramping and a two day period. I am finishing a six day heavy cycle.

10.8.2021 – Headache. Congestion. Had to get covid tested due to exposure. So prevented me from working.

Cognitive disorder, Gastrointestinal pain and Painful respiration

5.4.2021 – Shortness of breath. Milf

5.6.2021 – Breath shortness

6.13.2021 – Mostly GI pain, and nausea.

6.27.2021 – Many lasting symptoms including gi pain, headaches, brain fog, fatigue, and my lungs hurt when i breathe deeply.

7.5.2021 – Continued chest pain, headaches, fatigue, brain fog, GI pain, and shortness of breath

11.29.2021 – High blood pressure. It used to always be low to very low, but since I had Covid 1/21 it's been high.

6.1.2022 – Increased shortness of breath, cognitive impairment, and fatigue. Cardiology check

Hypersomnia, Muscle spasms and Rash

3.26.2021 – After my first dose, I had hypersomsnia for several days. I also had a rash on my inner forearm after the injection

3.31.2021 – muscle spasms / charlie horses

4.7.2021 – I didnt have a lot of symptoms today bit did have some in other days

5.16.2021 – Worsening symptoms of itchiness despite instensive treatment. This problem existed before the vaccine but has worsened this week likely due to season changes

10.3.2021 – After the vaccine, i had fever, aches, fatigue, and nausea for 4 days.

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Dysgeusia and Lymph node pain

10.13.2021 – Head cold symptoms around 4 weeks ago. Mild headache, funny nose, malaise. I do not believe it was COVID-19

11.24.2021 – Swollen lymph node near my injection site - node under my right armpit is swollen

11.25.2021 – Swollen lymph node near injection site

12.6.2021 – I think I caught, and beat, a mild sinus infection. No diagnosis or treatment - just a bad taste from post nasal drip and a sore tonsil.

12.13.2021 – Sore lymph node in throat (same side as injection site, but I don't think it's related) MyChart messages, may call office latertoday

11.22.2022 – Various colds brought home by my 7 mo old from daycare

Blood pressure fluctuation, Cystitis and Peripheral coldness

2.28.2021 – The day of the shot I had chills and sweating for about 6 hours

3.1.2021 – No

3.2.2021 – My legs were tired today, But I had a lot to do, And I've had a bit of a headache but nothing much

3.24.2021 – Cold hands & feet

3.25.2021 – Feel better today than yesterday.

3.26.2021 – I'm almost 100% today

3.28.2021 – I'm feeling good just a wee bit tired

4.6.2021 – My breathing hasn't been at its best, but it may be allergies or an Asthma flair. Not sure.

4.13.2021 – The only thing that's been troubling me is my blood pressure has been up recently. Now I do take blood pressure medicine And I do have an appointment with my doctor on Thursday I don't know if it has anything to do with the vaccine.

4.22.2021 – I've had my Asthma kick up...I think it's the weather. I'll check with my doctor.

4.27.2021 – My blood pressure is still out of whack I'm at doctor now to see what's up

5.4.2021 – My blood pressure was all over the place so I had to go to the doctor then I went to emergency. I'm clueless as to know if it had anything to do with the vaccine or it's just my body. I had a minor lung infection and was placed on antibiotics.

6.24.2021 – I'm still having blood pressure problems that are concerning to me I feel pretty good But my blood pressure is still bouncing around and I have no answers and that all happened after my second Moderna vaccine. That's why I'm still concerned.

9.24.2021 – Two bladder infections

Oral disorder, Nasal discomfort and Gait disturbance

2.11.2021 – Left breast on side where vaccine was given was very sore I had a heart monitor on when I got vaccine. No pain before. Also have sore neck mainly on left side behind ear and where neck joins chest.

2.12.2021 – Pain in breast ,neck on left side where I got vaccine. and upper chest area(collar bone area. Sore throat which got better during the day.

2.13.2021 – I did this and wrote about complaints extensively. Please read it. Will see my doctor Monday if Im mot better.

2.14.2021 – No energy, very tired, no appetite. Diarrhea at 5:38 am. Little sleep. Temperature usually runs 97.4, 97.8. Was higher today. Pain in left arm seems to be in shoulder joint. Neck pain still exist. Taking extra strength Tylenol.

2.16.2021 – Cannot adequately explain how I really feel by just checking a few selected questions. You dont really want to know. I made appointment with my doctor. Should really let people know truth about side effects.

2.26.2021 – Very tired, weak muscle pain. Primary care doctor

3.16.2021 – Very tired/sleepy. Hard to focus,concentrate. Slow to get things done. Somewhat depressed.

3.24.2021 – Problems with balance/walkingNoticed my taste and sense of smell is less than before. Cant distinguish individual tastes. Only sweet and salty.

3.31.2021 – Problems with walking. Balance. Muscle weakness in legs, thighs. Visit with doctor

4.15.2021 – Overwhelming tiredness, sleeping too much. Problems with balance. Hoping it would go away. Went to see doctor today. Advised thyroid test, going to bed earlier more exercise walking. Legs heavy. No energy. Paid for little help. Havent felt good. Doctor visit.

4.23.2021 – Joint muscle pain. Problems with balance when walking. Blurred vision. Nodule on tongue. Sores in nose. Anxiety. Visit ENT and eye doctor

Nervousness, Stress and Fall

10.29.2021 – Fell on Oct 27 losing my balance but I think it was accidental and unrelated to the vaccine.

1.21.2022 – I went through a few days of a minor scratchy sore throat recently and it made me nervous but it was never other than mild. got over it. I didn't have to go to a doctor or anything like that. I am careful and cognizant of covid reality.

9.27.2022 – Unusual fatigue following daily routine walking 8000 to 10000 steps that now seems to be following a pattern I didn't pick up on before and it isn't really progressive...it's rather sudden. It's not a one time or random thing - I'm watching it.

12.13.2022 – A dry cough and a slight scratchy throat. However, there has been a death in my family recently and I've been under a lot of stress and I visited a physician yesterday for Medicare wellness exam. It may be just a cold. I do attempt to limit exposure

Supraclavicular fossa pain, Rhinitis and Pharyngitis

2.16.2021 – Lymph node tenderness in clavicle area, same side as vaccine

10.28.2021 – Tender above clavicle & anterior axilla area (injection side lymph nodes)

10.29.2021 – Pain persists in supraclavicular fossa (inj. side)

10.30.2021 – Tender supraclavicular fossa, inj. side

7.10.2022 – Covid-19 exposure 7/1/22. Symptoms 7/2: backache, 7/3: Cough, 7/4: severe headache (migraine features), 7/5-7-9: congestion, painful pharyngitis, sneezing, fatigue, lumbar pain, rhinitis. Treated with Molnupiravir.

3.27.2021 – It hasnt been all that bad but I had some manageable as described. Just felt I was off my game today. (Bad analogy. I am 78, never played sport, done know anything about them and never watched.) But, I felt off my game today.

3.28.2021 – I forgot to mention yesterday the my pulse was up by 20 according to my Apple Watch. It appears to have returned to my normal today.

4.3.2021 – The symptoms above were on Thursday. Pretty much gone by the end of day.

5.17.2022 – I suspect my symptoms are caused by daily injections of Forteo rather than the booster shot.

Tonsillar hypertrophy, Dysphagia and Gastrointestinal disorder

1.6.2021 – Possible numbness on the left side of my face.

1.27.2021 – Swollen Left lymph nodes by the left tonsil area. Makes it hard to swallow on that left side.

2.6.2021 – Swollen lymph node close to clavicle area, same side of the vaccine.

2.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node. Same side as injection. Near clavicle.

2.11.2021 – Swollen left lymph node-clavicle area.

8.7.2021 – FeverHeadacheCongestionSore throatDiarrhea

2.4.2022 – GI problems Headache Fever Congestion Sore throat COVID

Injection site induration, Thirst and Injection site rash

1.19.2021 – Hard bump at the injection site with little pimple like bumps around the site

2.10.2021 – Thirsty-mild

11.14.2021 – Swelling and pain in the armpit area- most likely a swollen lymph node

11.15.2021 – Still have the lump in my armpit, sore/pain- lymph node swelling with mild pain

11.16.2021 – Armpit area still sore and now traveling down inside of upper arm towards elbow

11.17.2021 – Still sore in the armpit area with soreness radiating from the armpit to the elbow on the inside area of the arm

11.18.2021 – Swelling of lymph node going down and less radiating pain down arm

Skin warm, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic

4.21.2021 – I have an arm rash at site of vaccine 6-15 days from when I got #1 on 4/6/21. I had no rash the days immediately after I got the shot. It got itchy the last 2 days, is swollen and hot. Im trying not to scratch it.

5.25.2021 – I developed a red, itchy rash (papular eruption) on my right side shin area and top of my right shoulder on Sat, 5/22/21. It was hot to touch, very itchy and it helped to put ice on it. Its subsided today as I stopped scratching it Sun night.

Cataract, Musculoskeletal pain and Myalgia

3.18.2021 – No

3.19.2021 – Muscle ache from standing in line.

3.20.2021 – Butt ache

3.21.2021 – Butt muscle ache since chemo

3.24.2021 – Left elbow is sore upon touch

4.16.2021 – I experience chills for about 3 hours from 7pm-9pm last night. I take a blood thinner so Im not sure if it was the shot or the blood thinner. Otherwise Im good

4.18.2021 – Having cataract surgery Wednesday.

4.19.2021 – Muscle Aches

4.20.2021 – Little muscle ache

5.19.2021 – Muscle ache in buttocks

10.13.2021 – Light headiness currently receiving therapy. Referral to Neurologist

Injection site induration, Oral herpes and Hot flush

1.8.2021 – Chest congestion and pain to chest and left side of back when I cough.

1.10.2021 – Yesterday I had chest and back pain to left side on and off but none today

1.21.2021 – Redness, itching and induration at the injection site for 2-3 days.

2.5.2021 – Cough and sore throat in the morning.

2.8.2021 – Lower back pain has been constant for 3days...mild to moderate

2.10.2021 – I don't feel feverish but woke up with fever blisters.

2.18.2021 – Daily nausea for the last 4 days

2.27.2021 – Fatigue and hot flashes

3.18.2021 – Dizziness

Pregnancy, Sinus disorder and Edema peripheral

5.7.2021 – Brain Fog

5.8.2021 – My left armpit is VERY sore and swollen!

5.9.2021 – Armpit pain still, not bad. Getting better.

5.20.2021 – Cough. Not sure if from allergies?

11.4.2021 – Diagnosed with vertigo.

11.12.2021 – Swollen armpit and pain in armpit on the arm that I revived shot.

11.14.2021 – Swollen armpit lymphnode on the arm I received shot.

11.15.2021 – Armpit lymphnode still swollen and sore.

12.23.2021 – Sinus infection

2.10.2022 – Have a bit of a sinus thing or a cold going on right now. Not horrible, just feels like the start of one.

5.12.2022 – Sinus infection, chronic post nasal drip

11.11.2022 – Has covid in June and am now pregnant.

Ophthalmic migraine, Stress and Sinus disorder

3.27.2021 – Yesterday evening I had mild cramping in my right quadricep. Probably completely unrelated to the vaccination, but . . .

5.20.2021 – Headache for about 1-1/2 day. It feels like it's in my sinuses so may be unrelated.

7.29.2021 – Sore throat, head ache. It only lasted about a day. This was around 7/17 - 7/18/2021.

10.28.2021 – Headache and fatigue. This was weeks ago and is likely attributable to stress and migraine.

4.29.2022 – I think I had a cold a month ago while I was out of state. My four home tests for Covid were negative.(spaced several days apart).

6.23.2022 – Visual migraine

6.30.2022 – * Migraine symptoms. * Allergy-like symptoms (probably allergies, my house needs cleaning).

Abnormal weight gain, Somnolence and Peripheral swelling

7.22.2021 – I have had swelling in my legs.My left thigh has increased in size, noticeably larger than my right thigh. Initially both legs became swollen and tight. I gained 30 pounds after the last shot. It was sudden. I made an appointment. I have not seen the doctor yet.

10.22.2021 – Left thigh swelling has not completely subsided. Swelling in both legs has gone down. Right leg back to normal. Left lower leg back to normal. Left thigh is larger than right thigh, not normal. Doctor's visit. Doctor ordered tests.

11.18.2021 – Swollen Legs

11.19.2021 – Swelling in both legs

11.26.2021 – Sleepiness. I have been sleeping for several hours throughout day. I am then very sleepy at bedtime.

7.9.2022 – Swelling of legs

7.23.2022 – Leg swelling

11.30.2022 – Swollen legs/thighs

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Sinus disorder and Heart rate increased

3.22.2021 – Within the first 5 minutes of receiving the vaccine my heart rate rapidly increased. I check it at Walmart and it was 126. The increased heart rate last about 20-30 minutes. When I arrived home I checked my heart rate and it was 80.

4.3.2021 – Headaches and fatigue

4.12.2021 – Extremely fatigued

4.17.2021 – Rapid heart rate, headaches

6.19.2021 – Daily headache and sinus

6.7.2022 – Increase acid reflux and vomiting acid with stomach pain.

7.5.2022 – Headache, vomiting , body aches, fever, extremely fatigue.

Solar urticaria, Stress at work and Endometriosis

3.20.2021 – These are symptoms of my chronic illness and I had them before I got the shot today.

3.22.2021 – These are daily symptoms of my endometriosis

3.23.2021 – Headache and muscle aches are daily symptoms of my endometriosis

3.24.2021 – Having an endometriosis flare today - these are endo symptoms for me.

3.26.2021 – Stress headache - difficult client at work today.

3.27.2021 – These are daily endometriosis symptoms

4.23.2021 – The abdominal pain is caused by endometriosis

5.8.2021 – Having an endometriosis flare - more pain than usual

7.17.2021 – Solar urticaria

10.15.2022 – Endometriosis pain has worsened

10.29.2022 – Continued endometriosis flare

Genitourinary symptom, Kidney infection and Hypotension

10.26.2021 – Kidney infection, tachycardia and low blood pressure hospitalized until things stabilized

1.8.2022 – *Extreme fatigue*, and an early menstrual period the night of the booster, on day 18 of my cycle

1.11.2022 – I woke up with horrible bladder symptoms this morning and was diagnosed with a UTI which may have contributed to how crappy I've felt since I got the booster (the headache, extreme fatigue, etc)

1.12.2022 – Primary care physician, due to concerns about how bad the diarrhea is

1.20.2022 – I have covid right now, so it's exacerbated all my chronic illnesses