Their Stories

Oral discomfort, Joint range of motion decreased and Joint stiffness

1.26.2021 – Immediately following the injection and for slightly over an hour I had hot sensation in my mouth and full feeling lips

1.27.2021 – Physical therapist - an appointment that was already scheduled

2.2.2021 – Only stiffness in shoulder joint where I received injection

2.9.2021 – My shot shoulder is tight and sore at some end ranges of motion.

2.23.2021 – My back got very sore in the area that became sore the night I got the vaccine for the past week.

3.15.2021 – Back pain along with headache, muscle aches

4.5.2021 – Achey muscles, joints and irritable.

Mass, Blister and Skin discoloration

1.16.2021 – The area is very itchy, theres a lump in the area, the skin in the area has darkened almost like a spill and blister peel.

1.17.2021 – Area remains itchy with swelling (a small knot the site )

2.19.2021 – Since I received the shot my blood pressure has been elevated. Ive been very tired. Its been almost a week.

3.6.2021 – Tingling in my right hand and pain in my muscle arm. Blood pressures has been elevated.

3.13.2021 – Elevated blood pressure. Tingling of right hand and sore muscle in the right arm.

5.15.2021 – Elevated blood pressure. Tingling in my right hand. Its the blood pressure Im mostly concerned with

Skin discomfort, Pain of skin and Confusional state

3.17.2021 – Bouts of fog/Confusion (possibly just simply from fatigue

4.14.2021 – Vertigo (at night)

7.13.2021 – Increased and crippling anxiety, panic and depression (as the world is opening up, not having a job, other chronic illness related issues (not related to vaccine). Definitely not necessarily a side effect in my opinion

8.15.2021 – Skin was Extraordinarily sensitive to the touch almost painful

8.16.2021 – Skin hypersensitivity and almost painful

10.22.2022 – Skin very sensitive and almost painful to touch

11.5.2022 – Cold symptoms (PCR negative for COVID). Post nasal drip, stuffy.

Skin lesion, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic

1.15.2021 – Itchy on my thighs

1.16.2021 – Little bumps red I. My thighs yesterday they itch but doesnt seem like today they itching and I still feel kinda lightheaded sometimes

1.17.2021 – Still small dots in my thigh doesnt seem to get worst or better the same

1.18.2021 – Still on my thighs little red bumps under the skin but no itching like a few days ago

1.21.2021 – Thighs went to the clinic today they will draw blood to check everything out

2.5.2021 – Arm sore and sometime so feel my heart beats fast

2.6.2021 – Small red looking circle rash around my injection site still my heartbeat a little fast

2.7.2021 – Small red. Rash near injection Covid arm

2.11.2021 – Thighs going away but slowly

Sleep disorder, Injection site swelling and Edema peripheral

3.13.2021 – I had fever, chills, aches, headache swollen site, and swollen armpit glands after second shot, for about 24 hrs. First shot was no problem at all.

10.25.2021 – Felt more feverish after 3rd shot. Significant swelling of armpit lymph nodes on side that got the shot; quite painful for over a week, interrupted my sleep

10.26.2021 – I got my shot weeks ago and had those symptoms for about 2 weeks but I am feeling ok now

4.14.2022 – Lymph swelling in armpit

7.8.2022 – I got Covid Dr visit

Bradykinesia, Psoriatic arthropathy and Osteoarthritis

3.24.2021 – Slight metallic taste.

3.25.2021 – I am always in pain due to osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis in my entire body. Today, the pain seems deeper and more intense than normal. My joints also seem stiffer and more swollen than normal.

3.27.2021 – I have severe osteoarthritis and I have psoriatic arthritis, so I always hurt. The pain I feel today is a little worse than my usual amount of pain. I am moving a little slower today than normal.

3.28.2021 – Moderate pain. It seems deeper and more intense that my usual pain. Some nausea and diarrhea in the last 24 hours. But that could be medicine related. I take methotrexate, Xeljanz, Trulicity, and metformin. They all cause side effects.

3.31.2021 – Again, these are symptoms I deal with on a regular basis due to health conditions and medicines I take. It is hard to tell if they are my usual pain or enhanced because of the vaccine. I can say they are a little more intense than my normal pain levels.

4.22.2021 – I have severe arthritis, all over. I always hurt. But I hurt worse than normal.

4.23.2021 – Im always in pain, but its worse than normal today

4.24.2021 – I have severe arthritis throughout my body. But my pain is worse than normal.

4.26.2021 – Its honestly hard to tell if my pain and discomfort are symptoms from the shot or just my normal. I can say its worse than normal.

4.28.2021 – I had chills last night, but I didnt have a fever. My arthritis always has me in pain, but the aches and pains are still deeper than normal. I had an upset stomach off and on since the vaccine. I had diarrhea and felt better after it passed.

4.29.2021 – Pain could be my regular issues made worse by rainy weather. But its worth reporting.

Photophobia, Herpes zoster and Menstruation irregular

3.17.2021 – Sweats

4.2.2021 – Sore throat, foggy brain

4.3.2021 – Sore throat, right ear pain, runny nose

4.4.2021 – Sore throat, sensitivity to light, ear pain

4.5.2021 – ear pain, brain fog

4.6.2021 – Right ear pain

4.7.2021 – Ear pain

7.1.2021 – I have PCOS and dont normally have regular periods but since the vaccine I have had a mentral period every month like normal and I havent been that way in years. I sore because I had Covid in April 2020 if that was caused by the virus itself.

10.3.2021 – Rash to trunk/ abdomen

10.4.2021 – Rash to abdomen

1.3.2022 – Covid positive

10.3.2022 – Recurrent shingles

Breast operation, Back pain and Nasopharyngitis

1.25.2021 – When I woke up this morning I felt like I was getting a cold. As the day passed, I felt better.

9.7.2021 – Lower back pain. I had x-rays and a MRI. I do not think this pain is related to the booster shot. It came on all of a sudden on Friday. I go back to the doctor on Friday for the results of the MRI.

9.14.2021 – I have really bad back pain. I dont think its related to the vaccine. Im being treated by my doctor.

2.24.2022 – I'm battling breast cancer. I had breast surgery 12/28/2021

Body temperature decreased, Tremor and Influenza like illness

4.23.2021 – 5wo weeks after my vaccination, I experienced a full day of exhaustion, just like what I experienced the day after the vaccination. But, just like the first bout, the following day was without symptoms.

4.28.2021 – Shaky and slightly lightheaded

10.29.2021 – After 2 days of lowering temperature ( 97.1, 96.9, 96,7) I experienced 24 hours of flu-like symptoms. Fever, headache, aches, fatigue, sore throat). Symptoms disappeared quickly. My only encounter unmasked was at a drive-thru.

Amino acid level increased, Blood fibrinogen increased and Diaphragmatic disorder

3.8.2021 – Pain is where old injuries and surgeries; midback, shoulder and knee replacement sites

3.11.2021 – Increased pain around prosthetic device in knee

3.12.2021 – Pain continues..Fibromyalgia has worsened

3.19.2021 – Increased pain in arm where shot was given over 10 days ago. Increased back; muscle and joint pain. Prescribed a strong painkiller

3.26.2021 – Severe runny nose

3.27.2021 – Pain when breathing in, runny nose

3.28.2021 – Have Autoimmune condition, had a bad response to both vaccines

3.29.2021 – Hurts to take a breath

3.30.2021 – Hurts to breathe in

3.31.2021 – Pain when breathing in, left side of lung Dr office/ chest xray and blood work ordered

4.1.2021 – Difficulty breathing and chest pain

4.2.2021 – Elevated D-Dimer (Hashimotos levels worsening)

4.9.2021 – Shortness of breath, + D-Dimer test, severe joint pain ER twice. 104° and + D-Dimer

4.16.2021 – Joint/Muscle pain, D-Dimer, CReactive Protein and various tests are very high. R/U pulmonary embolism

4.25.2021 – Severe fatigue non stop sleeping 14 hrs +

5.2.2021 – Severe muscle and joint pain. Elevated D-Dimer, CReactive protein, Fibrinogin. Over 15 elevated essentional amino acides. Pain subsided for awhile and now it has returned. Under the care of 3 doctors.

5.7.2021 – Increased muscle and joint pain. All inflammatory markers increased. + striational antibody test. Severe pain

6.25.2021 – Joint/muscle pain, sob, breathing problems. +DDimer, Creactive, Fibrinogin elevated Striational Antibody. All new. Seeing Specialists. Specialists

9.28.2021 – Surgery on 9/23 left shoulder replacement. Since surgery: fever 99.8 to 101 everyday. Chest xray + for Atelectasis and diaphragm issues. Deep, productuve cough..green/yellow sputum

Edema, Joint range of motion decreased and Toothache

1.30.2021 – My arm went completely numb about 12hrs after injection from shoulder to fingers (arm of injection). Terrible pins and needles. Woke me up from a sound sleep. It took roughly 30 minutes to regain normal range of motion and until the pins and needles sensation lessened to a point where I could fall asleep again. My arm has only been sore and swollen since.

1.31.2021 – Swelling in my legs - edema pretty moderate. My socks are cutting into my shins and calves. Numbness and tingling went away day one. Otherwise a feeling of general malaise.

2.1.2021 – I had pins and needles and numbness all down my arm again last night - not as sever, not as long. Maybe 10-15 minutes this time. Still woke me up from a sound sleep. I sleep on my back FYI.

2.11.2021 – Nasal congestion and a sore throat. And a new fever of 100.4 this morning.

2.19.2021 – Almost like intense sinus pressure where my teeth hurt... I also slept for over 18 hours in one go.

2.21.2021 – Very tight/sore upper body. Neck/shoulder area.

2.18.2022 – COVID-19 with cough, fever of 103.7, congestion, pain, sore throat, headache, sinus pressure, extreme fatigue, etc

Hyperacusis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal pain

3.23.2021 – Sore throat but that is probably the pollen. Ive started Zyrtec.

4.21.2021 – 24 hours after shot, had headache, 99.3 temp, achy, sensitivity to sound, heart raced. Lasted less than 24 hours. Okay now

4.22.2021 – Sore throat

4.24.2021 – Ache behind left shoulder blade.

5.11.2021 – Had a stomach bug. Diarrhea and loss of appetite. Could be a virus. Lasted almost a week.

7.18.2021 – Severe osteoarthritis in knee. Probably unrelated.

10.17.2021 – Knee pain. Osteoarthritis. Probably nothing to do with vaccine. Having procedure next week.

4.18.2022 – I have oseteoarthritis in both knees In person doctor visits

Eagle's syndrome, Vertebral foraminal stenosis and Seizure

5.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

5.28.2021 – Lymph nodes on left side of face are still swollen, they have gone down considerably. Chest still has some congestion and still have dizzy spells because of lungs. The dizziness had gone away with first shot. I hope its not back to stay..

6.4.2021 – Dizzy spells have returned. Lymph nodes still swollen. Persistent cough, constant sinus drainage. Fever off and on.

6.11.2021 – Went to 3 doctors over this but symptoms are starting to finally improve. I finished sec round of antibiotics Monday. However Lymph nodes on left side of face are still swollen.

6.26.2021 – Small seizures, periods of dizziness or feelings of blacking out. Lymph nodes still swollen, they go up and down with out warning. Still have sinus and cold lime symptoms off and on as well.

5.16.2022 – Eagles syndrome and foraminal stenosis.

Hemorrhoids and Lymphadenitis

4.15.2021 – I have seasonal allergies - not sure if the sensitivity in seeing has any connection.

4.21.2021 – Sunday I discovered a protrusion on my left groin that the Dr reported Monday was inflamed lymph nodes. On my second day of 5 days of prednisone..swelling down - no discomfort or other symptoms to note.

5.3.2021 – A hemorrhoid was discovered that was not the result of constipation. The hemorrhoid has been diminishing in size each day. Pcp visit

Sinus disorder, Sneezing and Nasopharyngitis

12.18.2020 – Sore throat

12.19.2020 – The sore throat reported yesterday only lasted in the morning. Nothing since noon yesterday

1.7.2021 – Very severe sudden hold cold like symptoms started this morning. Sinus. Runny nose. Sneezing

1.8.2021 – The head cold like symptoms (congestion, sinus, sneezing) is still present but beginning to resolve.

1.9.2021 – The head cold like symptoms reported pas 2 days are mostly gone.

1.10.2021 – Head cold symptoms reported past 3 days are now resolved

Upper respiratory tract infection, Sinus disorder and Asthma

4.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck

4.12.2021 – Enlarged swollen/tender lymph node in my neck on the same side as vaccine went in

4.13.2021 – Left side neck lymph node enlarged and swollen

4.14.2021 – Lymph node in neck by clavicle is still enlarged but its not as swollen as the past week

4.22.2021 – Stiff neck for 4 days. Probably just slept wrong

5.7.2021 – Dizzy

12.31.2021 – I caught a bad cold

3.18.2022 – Sinus /cold issues. Thought I had a sinus infection Primary care doc visit

11.10.2022 – Calf & feet cramps last night

Patient isolation, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

2.11.2021 – Today I noticed what I believe to be a swollen lymph node in my neck ( a small peas sized lump near my collar bone which is tender to the touch)

2.26.2021 – Tenderness and swelling of lymph nodes in Mech and arm pit

2.27.2021 – Lymph nodes still tender/ swollen near clavicle/neck and under arm

6.5.2022 – Mild cold-like Covid systems for 5 days after exposure to civid-positive individuals. But otherwise fine. Isolated and did not get tested.

Hip arthroplasty, Breast tenderness and Epistaxis

3.26.2021 – painful armpit lymph node on injection arm

4.18.2021 – breast tenderness

5.7.2021 – Extreme nausea on day 17 post dose 2. Experienced same on dayv17 post dose 1, but did not connect it to the vaccine at that time. Did not consider timing until after feeling nauseated and looked up the previous incident. I kept track bc it was so odd

11.14.2021 – swelling of lymph nodes on same side as injection. That side arm pit is visibly swollen, and nodes in neck on that side are also enlarged.

11.15.2021 – armpit lymph nodes on side of injection still visibly swollen though reduced compared to yesterday

11.16.2021 – swelling and tenderness of armpit lymph nodes on side of injection. less than yesterday but still noticeable

11.17.2021 – swelling and tenderness in armpit lymph nodes on side of injection are resolved today!

9.18.2022 – swelling in armpit lymph node on side of injection. about the size of a tennis ball. tender and sore. also a bloody nose - unusual for me. both things happened on this same time line with prior doses

9.19.2022 – swelling in armpit lymph node on side of injection, about the size of a tennis ball

Injection site hypoesthesia, Breast pain and Pain in jaw

1.6.2021 – Numbness from the injection site down to the elbow. Pain and swelling from the injection site up.

1.8.2021 – Jaw pain, stuffy nose

1.9.2021 – Cough, stuffy nose, runny nose, weakness

1.28.2021 – Just to get a COVID test

1.29.2021 – Large swollen lymph node with pain in the scapula and right breast Phone call

1.30.2021 – Lymph node swelling and pain

1.31.2021 – Swollen, painful lymph node

2.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, now on both sides under the arm pit

2.2.2021 – Swollen painful lymph nodes, under both arms

Bone pain, Hot flush and Lymph node pain

1.18.2021 – Pain in my bones, one spot on my lower arm.

9.30.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit on the side I got my vaccine.

10.1.2021 – Painful and swollen lymph nodes in my armpit on the side that I got my vaccination

10.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on the side I got my vaccine

10.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes have gotten a lot better. But it is still a little bit swollen on the side I got my vaccine.

10.13.2021 – I think I'm starting to get a cold. Not covid related.

10.20.2021 – Cold symptoms. Cough, runny nose, hot flashes

Contusion, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

6.4.2021 – Under armpit swelling and pain

6.6.2021 – Lymph node swelling under arm pit

6.7.2021 – Lymph node under armpit slightly swollen and has ache

6.8.2021 – Lymph node slightly swollen and looks bruised

6.12.2021 – Lymph node a little swollen still

9.2.2021 – Lymph nodes on right side of face and neck swelll up

12.18.2021 – Swollen lymph node under arm and in neck

12.19.2021 – Lymph node swelling under arm, moderate

12.21.2021 – Swollen lymph node

12.23.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph node

10.21.2022 – Lymph node is swollen in armpit

10.22.2022 – Swollen lymph node in armpit

11.9.2022 – Nasal congestion, headache, fatigue

11.15.2022 – Headache

Taste disorder, Sinus congestion and Hyperhidrosis

2.22.2021 – Some sweating from my feet & belly area. I had a electric blanket in use. My feet & ankles are often often swollen from excess water, but last night they sweated slot ( sheets were damp ). Very mild chest congestion, but I occasionally get that. I may have eaten some bad pizza before going to bed.

2.24.2021 – Some congestion

2.25.2021 – Food doesn't seem to taste like usual.

3.20.2021 – I didn't get any sleep the night before, so I think that contributed to it.

3.21.2021 – Feeling better than yesterday

3.23.2021 – No

3.25.2021 – None

12.1.2021 – A little clogged up in the sinuses

5.4.2022 – Tested positive for Covid about April 14.

Bronchiectasis, Intervertebral disc degeneration and Spondylitis

1.31.2021 – Soreness at injection site

2.23.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose

4.3.2021 – Chest congestion , cough starting 2ndRound of antibiotics

5.22.2021 – Brocnciactisis in lungs preteted with antibiotics

9.30.2021 – First day of shot arm very sore in eve

10.2.2021 – Pain in left hip radiating to knee

10.4.2021 – Less pain in right shoulder

10.11.2021 – Pain in left shoulder

11.1.2021 – Pain in my upper back and left leg

11.8.2021 – Feel better today Finished my antibiotic

12.28.2021 – Pain in my left leg up near groin area. At times radiates down the leg. I have arthritis In lower back and degenerative disc disease

5.14.2022 – Some mild pain in my inner knees

5.15.2022 – Coughing

5.16.2022 – Pain, in upper side of both knees

5.26.2022 – Back problems

8.13.2022 – Left Hip. Orthopaedic Doctor said I need surgery, total hip replacement

11.12.2022 – Bronchitis

Drug resistance and Angiedema

4.15.2021 – Not sure if its related to the vaccination or not but my allergic angioedema episodes have become much more frequent since getting vaccinated (even after increasing my medication).

6.10.2021 – My allergic angioedema is out of control. Had not had any episodes in7 months and since receiving the vaccine I have episodes every few days. My allergist is trying to control it with antihistamines but were not having a lot of luck.

Chills, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

5.6.2022 – Positive Covid test

5.22.2022 – Ever since 12 hours after the injection I've had aches from my shoulder down through my hand of the arm of the injection.

11.16.2022 – I received the latest bivalent booster. About 12-15 hours after getting the booster I experienced fever, chills, body aches, headache, and fatigue. I was in bed for 3 days and after getting up and returning to my normal routine I still had fatigue.

11.30.2022 – Just cold symptoms

12.21.2022 – Sore throat and headache.

Encephalomyelitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome and Electric shock sensation

4.11.2021 – Headaches, facial numbness, tingling scalp, arm paresthesia, anxiety, pain in right lower abdomen

4.17.2021 – Chest pain

4.26.2021 – The headaches are like brain zaps

4.27.2021 – Tingling head

5.1.2021 – Bad bruise at injection site

5.22.2021 – The tingling of the arms legs and scalp/face.

5.29.2021 – I've had tingling in my head, arms, and legs for most days since the 1st vaccine. The tingling moved to my feet and hands this week.

6.5.2021 – The tingling of my arms, legs, and scalp has moved to hands and feet as well.

7.24.2021 – Tingling and vibrating of extremeties. stinging sensation on skin. Neurologist thinks I had encephalomyelitis or GBS. When are you going to call me to discuss??

Toothache, Ear pain and Decreased appetite

2.1.2021 – No

2.3.2021 – I have back pain last few day it is getting worse. Since I did not this pain before I think may be it is related to this vaccine. I have not taken any Tylenol or anything. I dont know when I can get some pain reliver?

2.4.2021 – A little back pain

2.24.2021 – None

2.26.2021 – Pain in my back was so much I hardly get up. No appetite I did not eat anything yesterday

3.31.2021 – I still have pain of the muscles of my left hand below the elbow and recently some days it becomes so bad that hardly can use my left hand. I believe it is related to the injection I had and cant think or guess of any other reason .

10.30.2021 – Yesterday I was really sick with high fever and very bad headaches. To day I am much much better only I feel week and sweating.

4.20.2022 – The pain from my arm went to my neck and teeth and left ear

Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site nodule and Mobility decreased

1.6.2021 – Difficulty lifting my right arm and a knot at the injection site.

1.7.2021 – Knot remains at injection site

1.8.2021 – Knot at injection site pain with lifting

1.9.2021 – Knot at injection site;

1.10.2021 – Pain at injection site

1.11.2021 – Pain almost minimum but knot remains at injection site

1.12.2021 – Symptoms reported previously unchanged

2.3.2021 – A knot at the injection site; inability to raise arm where injection given

2.4.2021 – Knot at injection site

2.5.2021 – Knot at injection site and spreading redness and Erythema

2.6.2021 – Spreading redness!

2.16.2021 – Injection site pain and itching persists right arm

5.4.2021 – Abdominal pain and vomiting episodes

Tendon pain, Tendonitis and Injection site warmth

1.29.2021 – Last night the site of the shot felt hot to the touch but I didnt have a fever. The temperature there is back to normal now

1.30.2021 – Slight sore throat , some coughing

5.27.2021 – My Dr prescribed 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazidr and that made me feel lightheaded and gave me a headache for a few days

7.9.2022 – A tendon in my left foot became swollen and painful. After a steroid shot and wearing a boot for several days it's not swelling and pain has subsided Saw podiatrist in his office

Nightmare, Sleep disorder and Night sweats

12.20.2020 – I have chronic joint pain. Unlikely related to vaccine.

12.21.2020 – Night sweats and nightmares. Both completely abnormal for me. Each time I've tried to sleep to prepare for my night shift tonight.

12.22.2020 – Most likely an endometrial flare up due to the severity of the pain

12.27.2020 – I have end stage endometriosis which is why my abdomen hurts, I'm fatigued due to working a COVID unit the last 5 days straight, 16+ hours per day, and i have arthritis and multiple joint injuries which are why my joints ache in the winter or after extended periods of work

4.8.2021 – Severe abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, GI upset