Their Stories

Irritable bowel syndrome, Mobility decreased and Pain in extremity

2.26.2021 – Arm where inoculation was given very sore. Almost can't raise arm.

2.28.2021 – Shoulder is much better today. Took two Allieve last night

3.2.2021 – My arm continues to be extremely sore after two weeks, I can hardly lift my arm. I am 79 so I don't need arm for work but it has me awake at 4:30 am and even after taking Tylenol, I don't get much relief

5.25.2021 – Spine surgery

8.24.2021 – IBS and two operations; however no COVID (no symptoms either)

Injection site rash, Rash and Myalgia

1.26.2021 – no

2.28.2021 – Broke out in rash at injection site then as night went on all over body.Taking Benadryl and Steroids

3.1.2021 – Had to go to Urgent care. On Steroids for severe rash.

3.2.2021 – Rash is starting to fade! You need to let people know there is a ingredient in the moderna and Pfizer vaccine that may cause rash it is in chemo drug I took .That is why had rash.

3.3.2021 – Rash is not as intense as was!

10.27.2021 – Had to go to Immediate care! Had to get a steroid shot Broke out Tuesday in a serve rash on Oct. 26th. No more moderna shots .

4.23.2022 – Those shots have caused me rashes, Muscle Aches, other ailments! Never will I ever take another one!

Erythema of eyelid, Tooth disorder and Swelling of eyelid

4.6.2021 – Exacerbation of asthma since Sunday, doing better today with nebulizer treatment n prednisone

4.18.2021 – Continued issues with asthma and sore throat. Needed another round of steroids to help with breathing, along with nebulizer treatments

4.23.2021 – Itchy eyes, swelling n redness of upper eyelids

5.23.2021 – 1 shot exacerbated my asthma. 2nd shot triggered hives and allergies to be at a very escalated level and my eyes n eyelids are swollen. I have to seek medical attention for my symptoms which have worsened. Some days worse than others. Steroids help I have appointment tomorrow with allergy specialist n testing. I have had several doses of steroids since my first vaccine.

7.25.2021 – Pain and issues on left side of my body (lower back n left hip) including dental issues on left side. The same side as the injection site. Still having some allergies (hives n breathing) since vaccine.

Mouth ulceration, Sinus pain and Oral herpes

4.16.2021 – Sweating, overheated

5.19.2021 – Low back pain. I believe it's from a previous injury.

10.13.2021 – Covid like symptoms: headache, sinus pressure and pain, earache, sore throat, runny nose, cold sores, ulcer on mouth palate, nausea, diarrhea, body aches and pains, lethargic. Covid test and strep throat tests came back negative.

4.14.2022 – I have chronic medical issues so its been a number of symptoms. None of which were similar to Covid like symptoms.

New daily persistent headache, Bone pain and Feeling cold

4.5.2021 – Brain fog

4.13.2021 – Constant chills. All day, all night, to the point I am shivering and cannot warm up with a hoodie, sweatpants, and 3 blankets on.

4.20.2021 – My injection arm is swollen about 50% larger than normal. This did not happen with the first vaccine. I am NOT worried. It is similar to when an iv burst in my arm and put the medication into the muscle/tissue. I am not a nurse. Just the. Way I can describe it.

5.4.2021 – Terrible joint pain and daily nausea. I was prescribed zofran for the nausea and put icy hot on my most painful joints - knees and elbows. I assume it is an autoimmune flare of some sort.

5.11.2021 – Chills, headaches, nausea, lack of appetite, muscle pains, fatigue. Have an appointment to see my pcp tomorrow to go over all of this.

5.18.2021 – Continuing chills, nausea, lack of appetite. fatigue, muscle and bone pain along with weakness. Headaches on and off

5.25.2021 – Continued body aches, brain fog, and headaches daily. Chills finally stopped.

6.1.2021 – Daily headaches, brain fog, extreme fatigue, diverse muscle pain and weakness Saw my dr who told me to see my psychiatrist.

Movement disorder, Confusional state and Joint swelling

3.13.2021 – 2bd day pain severe and could hardly move all parts of body Couldnt drive cause of severe pain & confusion

3.14.2021 – Confusion, dizziness, sleepiness

3.15.2021 – Pain WAS all over body but today is mostly all on left side

3.18.2021 – The swelling is not on the shot site but under it about six inches long

4.1.2021 – Not sure connected but both feet and ankles swollen for three days Dr visit

4.8.2021 – Swollen feet and ankles. Swollen for 3 days and ice and elevation didnt help. Finally went away but after couple days swelled again In office

Weight decreased, Gait disturbance and Fall

4.19.2021 – Dryness in the throat having to drink water during the night. Heartburn symptoms. Vomiting.

4.27.2021 – A lot of heartburns. Have to drink a lot of water.

5.18.2021 – Headaches, heartburn, loss of weight which is GOOD for me.

4.25.2022 – Headaches ongoing....

7.4.2022 – Painful cramps in my legs to the point I fall to the floor and couldn't walk. I crawled to get my motrin 500mg afterward I fall to sleep . When I awoke the cramps in my legs was gone. I have experienced a lot of cramps lately in my legs.

Sleep disorder, Abdominal pain and Muscle spasms

4.15.2021 – I possibly had a few minor near headaches, those were possibly caffeine related.2 or 3 nights I had a strange feeling in my chest in bed briefly, maybe from weightlifting, & slight shortness of breath during that possibly from panic about that.

5.22.2021 – I woke up Thursday with a slight headache & feeling of slight congestion in my head, and I felt a little dizzy this morning.

5.27.2021 – The night before last I woke up with a discomfort in my chest, and yesterday I got a bad sharp side cramp while jogging that made it hard to breathe.

Urinary tract pain, Massage and Tenderness

2.15.2021 – Chronic pain not more than usual

2.17.2021 – Just hurts to lie on that arm, but otherwise not notable.

3.8.2021 – Had to stand 2hours before vaccination because of county health over scheduling

3.11.2021 – Felt bad because of no sleep

3.12.2021 – Still sore from standing in line Deep tissue massage

3.13.2021 – Headache finally gone

3.15.2021 – Deep tissue massage I need for pain

6.3.2022 – Usual trigeminal headache

6.4.2022 – Migraine

6.5.2022 – Usual headache/gabapentin fog

6.6.2022 – just tired from previous week of headache

6.7.2022 – I think I'm getting a headache

6.8.2022 – I did get yesterday's headache

Phlebectomy, Varicose vein ruptured and Vein rupture

2.6.2021 – A varacose vein bleed. EMT came bandaged it up. Went to Doctor next morning. Im keeping pressure on it and will check with him next week. My primary care physician.

2.23.2021 – My lower back hurts. That is where my pain has settled. Office visit tomorrow.

2.24.2021 – I saw my chiropractor. Got adjusted feeling better. Not so achie Office visit

3.17.2021 – I get chills two or three times a day. I

5.19.2021 – Varicose veins have burst externally and internally. Had procedure for them. Phelebectomy

8.18.2021 – Not related to the COVID-19 shots. Had procedure on leg for bursting veins; followed by blood clots. On blood thinner. Plan to get booster

10.28.2021 – No

11.1.2021 – The site of injection itched last evening for a short time.

10.31.2022 – In September I was diagnosed with a-fib after spending a night in emergency room. Am now on blood thinner and a beta blocker. YUK! Cardiologist

Increased upper airway secretion, Disturbance in attention and Insomnia

3.2.2021 – Sharp pain in muscle of upper left arm where vaccination was received.

3.16.2021 – Upper left arm just below shoulder and above bicep muscle soreness returns periodically. This is the arm that received both vaccination injections.

5.12.2021 – Muscle pain in upper left arm where both vaccination shots were administered

8.11.2021 – Left arm at site of my 2nd vaccine shot aches. It has ached ever since my shot, but now is more continuous than before. Especially aches at night when lying in bed and not moving. Arm does not ache/hurt when being moved or in use. I am to see doc.

2.9.2022 – Tested positive for Covid 19 on Jan 13, 2022. Bad cough, sore throat, runny nose, throat draining, fatigue, hard to sleep and concentrate continuously, back pain for 1st two weeks, been getting better, but not completely over these symptoms yet.

Pharyngeal hypoesthesia, Ear disorder and Throat tightness

3.13.2021 – My throat felt weird like it was trying to close up and numb like for about 2 hours- no issue breathing or anything like that. I was flushed in my face for about one hour.

10.2.2021 – Heart palpatations

1.10.2022 – I've had a sore throat headache (sinus pain) very low grade fever and loss of energy. Tested for Covid (rapid test only) and it was negative. Feeling bad for a week now.

3.21.2022 – Headache -sore throat -slight fever

6.20.2022 – I got Covid and was feverish, chills, body aches, headache (severe) sore throat and raw ears.

12.20.2022 – Flu A

Extrasystoles, Gait disturbance and Disturbance in attention

4.5.2021 – Yesterday around 9:00 PM was feeding feverish, fatigue and tiredness

4.6.2021 – Heartburn

4.7.2021 – Heartburn in the evening, itchy throat in the evening.

4.8.2021 – Heartburn, pain in neck and legs

4.9.2021 – Ear ache, neck pain

4.10.2021 – Pain in leggs, earache

4.17.2021 – Legs pain, fatigued

5.4.2021 – Lack of concentration, fatigue

5.8.2021 – Backache, pain in wrist, earaches

7.5.2021 – Legs and back pain

10.2.2021 – Severe constipation, was hospitalized for a number of days.Problem walking straight, getting physical Therapy for that condition. Physical Therapy

Viral upper respiratory tract infection, Hypersomnia and Ear discomfort

1.21.2021 – Muscle soreness in arm of injection site-not sore to tough but when moving the arm less pain after more movement

2.3.2021 – I noticed I have been more fatigued in the past week to 10days. In fact it was the day after the last check in because I was going to report it. Sleeping more/naps and running out of energy early in the evening, also mild headaches off and on

2.12.2021 – I did start a new medication that could possibly be causing the nausea

2.17.2021 – The soreness in the muscle. Of injection site was very achy needed heating pad to relieve

3.4.2021 – Mild headache last night and tonight

3.10.2021 – I had fatigue up until a few days ago and now I feel more normal energy levels. Still have about one night a week of being unable to fall or stay asleep

3.19.2021 – Have been hearing my pulse in my right ear at night or when it s quiet around me for about 10 days.

8.13.2021 – I had about 4 days of dizziness/ vertigo the last week of July and several weeks of fatigue beforeduring and after that.

10.9.2021 – Some dizziness off and on today and ears feeling full or pressure

4.29.2022 – Sore and scratchy throat and dry cough - no fever Sent email message to MD office/ also did home Covid test. It was negative

5.6.2022 – Upper respiratory viral infection cough fever neg Covid rapid x2 and neg PCR

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction, Testicular swelling and Fluid retention

3.30.2021 – Arm felt like big buddy SLUGGED where 2 injection holes are.

3.31.2021 – Trouble breathing

4.1.2021 – Nasty sinus crap, light green. Still trouble breathing deep.

4.2.2021 – Little trouble with deep breathing. Serious sinus congestion

4.9.2021 – Worse but same symptoms as Covid I had 11/15-25/2020. Heavy very sticky mucus, breathing difficulty, fever for 5 days, weakness, aches, difficult sleeping, lightheaded, headaches, blurred vision, and the rest that it'll do. I tested negative CVS Dr. (b)(6) daily called to/from, ordered Amoxicillin, tussin, mucus relief, Tylenol, hydrate, try to rest. Keep in touch. Go to ER if worsens. Recommend not getting 2nd shot.

4.17.2021 – Breathing difficulties with heavy-duty mucus in my lungs and throat. Used mucus relief and tussin with expectorant together for several days to break up several large amounts of discharge. This has helped, but overdose worry stopped further. Phone calls for my regular physician. If it didn't work, he said go to the ER.

6.27.2021 – Swelling in feet, and difficulty breathing. Severe sinus issues continue. July 15th scheduled appointment with primary care physician. He ordered chest x-rays, which I got from (b)(6) Hospital.

9.25.2021 – Besides the heart issues (I'm getting ekho next week and cardiologist appointment next month) my body has more water retention, blood pressure problems, and breathing, or short of breath. Plus now swollen testes sac. None before like this. Made appointments for primary and cardiologist

3.26.2022 – Diagnosed with Ogilvie syndrome 5 Emergency trips, 3 hospital admissions, December 2021, January 2022

Injection site joint pain, Abdominal distension and Feeling cold

2.4.2021 – I forgot to add yesterday when i got the second shot, it almost immedietly put a terrible taste in my mouth. It lasted for hours. Kind of hard to describe, but almost like i could taste the vaccine... a thin film in my mouth, wasnt metallic. Just a gross taste. Went away after about 4-5 hrs

2.5.2021 – Last night (36 hours after shot) I had body aches and cold chills. Ibuprofen helped and I woke up feeling fine this morning

2.6.2021 – I dont really have pain anymore, it's just tender by the injection site

5.10.2021 – My last period was extra bad. Two days of diarrhea and then really bloated/crampy/stomach pains for an entire week. My middle back hurt so bad I actually went to the dr to make sure i didnt have a kidney infection/uti Family doctor

Mass, Impaired work ability and Edema peripheral

3.30.2021 – For three days now I have a swollen anrmpit on the side of the vaccine. I did not relate it at firstyou can imagine the scareconsulted the clinic they believe its a side effect

4.21.2021 – The survey came in too late last Sunday, one day after the shot, when I had a throbbing headache, body aches and weakness. Would not have been able to work, but napped for a bit.

4.26.2021 – Lump from apparently first dose increased again in size

7.17.2021 – A lymph node under 1st side vaccine is swollen and staying that wayhave had mammogram and physical examination and doesnt seem to be related to breastdrs believe it to be relito vaccine

Uveitis, Blood urine present and Weight increased

3.25.2021 – My blood pressure is high. Not sure whether it is related with vaccination. Gaining Wright also.

7.12.2021 – I gained lot of weight and sometimes I feel dizzy or shake. Not sure if these things because of vaccination or for different reasons.Also, in initial weeks, my sugar levels were high and took few weeks for them to get back to normal.

11.1.2021 – Feeling slightly light headed.

1.27.2022 – Kidney stones and some blood in urine. Also occurred Uveitis. Taking treatment for both. In addition, gained lots of weight.

Oral discomfort, Hyposmia and Burning sensation

4.7.2021 – cold sores and a burning sensation around my mouth

4.14.2021 – Last Wednesday my lips felt like they were sunburned, I developed a cold sore, ran a fever for two days, developed a rash at the injection site and felt really tired for 3 days.

4.21.2021 – I have been very tired despite sleeping more than 8 hours a night.

5.19.2021 – tired

10.27.2021 – I have a runny nose, low grade fever and slight nausea. I am scheduled for a Covid- test tomorrow to see if I contracted a breakthrough case during travel.

5.23.2022 – I feel like I have a head cold. I am negative for Covid.

Joint range of motion decreased, Mobility decreased and Paresthesia

3.12.2021 – I can barely lift my arm. Pain is throughout the arm not just at site.

3.13.2021 – I was in the ER last night for severe arm pain. The injection site was noticed to be too high.

3.14.2021 – I am still experiencing a lot pain and very limited use in the arm I was vaccinated. I was in the ER the night I received the vaccination with severe pain and inability to move my arm. The pain persists regardless of the prescriptions I was given.

3.15.2021 – Pain in shoulder front and back and thru arm and hand. Fingers are tingly. Primary doctor visit.

3.16.2021 – Still experiencing pain throughout arm from injection Orthopedic Office Visit

3.18.2021 – pain throughout the arm and hands and tingling in fingers

3.19.2021 – Arm is still sore with limited range of motion, tingling hand and fingers on the side vaccination was received.

Dysphagia, Parosmia and Dry mouth

3.30.2021 – Increase in tinnitus symptoms (similar to temporary increase in tinnitus symptoms when using cough medicine)

4.4.2021 – the red/swelling/itching rash is red raised bumps all over my injection arm - "covid arm"?

4.21.2021 – Mildly sore throat, itchy

4.23.2021 – Mild sore throat. All symptoms seem to be subsiding.

10.16.2021 – Sore throat, brain fog

10.30.2021 – Earache Soreness around ears Sore throat Neck pain Dry mouth Severe difficulty swallowing Extreme fatigue

3.26.2022 – Arthritis flare ups, joints in pain probably not related to covid/vaccine anything. I did have a period where my sense of smell was completely off - everything smelled chemical-like. That's since passed and I never got COVID tested.

5.15.2022 – Fever, cold chills, night sweats

12.27.2022 – Chronic cough & some congestion - visited family for holidays, everyone got sick, several people tested positive for COVID. Took a test at pharmacy but was negative. Took another test at home, also negative. Just a constant cough, some congestion.

Eye disorder, Body temperature decreased and Oropharyngeal discomfort

3.18.2021 – None

3.30.2021 – On Sunday, March 28, I had a weird sensation with my eyes, mostly on my right eye while playing soccer. When I got out of the game, I notice that most of my problem was on the right eye. Made an appt. with Ophthamolohist for 4/7. Had this before.

4.21.2021 – On and off I experienced low body temperature in the 96 range along with some discomfort with my throat. I am back to normal temperatures now in the 97-98 range.

Allergy to animal, Hypersensitivity and Lymphadenopathy

1.25.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph node above left clavicle bone. Tenderness has gotten worse and mor diffuse. Visit to my PCP

1.23.2022 – Cough a cold virus around the Christmas holiday. It has lasted several weeks with a residual cough. Did 4 home COVID tests during this bug and all have been negative.

4.24.2022 – I've developed allergies and strong allergic reactions to things I've never had before. I'm suddenly allergic to my dogs and my tattoos. Lab work

Injection site pain

3.30.2021 – The day/night of my injecton it became very sore as the day progressed, so I decided to lay on my side when I went to bed. At some point during the night I moved to my back and when I got up to go to the bathroom the first time (I usually have two trips to the bathroom every night), there was no pain. It seems to me the the direct pressure on the injection site helped, a lot. Since then, nothing. :)

Sleep disorder, Abdominal pain upper and Neck pain

3.1.2021 – After my shot that evening my upper arm where I had my shot started hurting. I took Tylenol x 2 tabs. The whole night I had body ache, feverish, uncomfortable on sleeping. I drunk water. At 630am, I took another 2 tabs of Tylenol and able to sleep till 1000am. I felt little better after eating breakfast. At 1 pm I took another 2 tablets of Tylenol. The whole afternoon and till next, I felt bette. No feeling of body ache nor feverish. My upper arm shot though ache but not too bad. Today, I felt a lot better.

3.27.2021 – Neck pain, stomach pain

Pelvic inflammatory disease, Bacterial vaginosis and Middle ear effusion

3.16.2021 – Heaviness in left side of chest& discomfort started during week one after shot Cardiologist appt later this week

3.23.2021 – Tinnitus & ear pressure

3.24.2021 – Racing heart/heart palpitations/dizziness

3.30.2021 – Fluid behind ear

4.20.2021 – Headache past 2 days

6.22.2021 – BV, pelvic inflammation, allergies

11.11.2021 – Swollen lymphnodes in breasts

11.12.2021 – Swollen lymph's in breasts & tenderness

11.13.2021 – Tender breast, swollen lymphs in breast's, head pressure/ear pressure

11.14.2021 – Tenderness & lymph swelling in breasts

11.30.2021 – Fatigue and aches/headaches today

5.10.2022 – Diabetic

9.11.2022 – Tingling tongue metallic taste

9.16.2022 – Migraine, pulsatile tinnitus Ent visit for pulsatile tinnitus

12.13.2022 – Memory issues & fatigue

Hypoesthesia oral, Memory impairment and Lacrimation increased

2.5.2021 – Heat at injection site; dizziness; memory issues

2.10.2021 – I had a sudden numbness in my lips and tongue - like Id gone to the dentist and had a shot of Novocain! It was bad for about an hour or so, then got better. Still not feeling 100% normal though.

2.11.2021 – Still having slight numbness in my lips

2.19.2021 – I have a slight rash on my upper back and shoulders. Also developed a migraine today.

2.26.2021 – Some sharp chest pains sort of out of the blue and lasted approximately 20 min one day and other more mild chest pains lasting only a couple of minutes on three other occasions.

3.6.2021 – Muscle spasm

3.7.2021 – Dizziness

3.26.2021 – Headache, nausea, fatigue

4.2.2021 – Muscle and joint pain has flared up out of the blue

6.6.2021 – (Possible) veinous insufficiency in my legs. Dr. Office visit and ultrasound

4.10.2022 – Watery eyes

4.11.2022 – The swelling and itching isn't really at the injection site, but in the lymph node area of my armpit on the same arm as the injection. The pain is both at the site and the lymph node area.

4.12.2022 – Still have swelling in the lymph node under my arm that I received the shot in. Although today is better than it's been.

4.23.2022 – Feeling like I'm coming down with a cold or something; no energy, sneezing, headache stuffy nose - just basically blah

10.30.2022 – No appetite

11.1.2022 – Stuffy/runny nose

11.2.2022 – Runny nose

Alopecia, Urticaria and Influenza like illness

2.13.2021 – Have developed stuffy nose and cough

2.14.2021 – Sinus congestion and cough taste and smell not good . Still feel flu like. Started taking a steroid today and i hope it helps..i think i want to go get tested and mske sure this is nothing else.

2.21.2021 – I have tested positive for covid and have just about all symptoms. I have no taste or smell and im on day 14. Now my Husband has it too!

3.7.2021 – I have a sinus infection and still no taste or smell. Saw my primary Doctor

3.14.2021 – I have recently broken out in hives..have had for 4 days now..i guess a symptom from having covid..i am negative now but still experiencing issues. I guess im a long hauler.

8.8.2021 – Alot of hair loss

Oral mucosal blistering, Asthenopia and Breast swelling

5.9.2021 – Heaviness of the eyes. Frontal headache and stiffness in the neck.

5.10.2021 – Cold sweat, rashes on my arm but away from the injection site. Dizziness.

5.12.2021 – Pain in my wrists and ankles, slightly in my knees.

5.23.2021 – Theres a pain that wont go away in my lower back towards the right.

5.31.2021 – Pain radiating in my back and spine. Also feels like Im walking on pins and needles.

6.1.2021 – Dizzy spells. Sharp pain in different areas of my body. Coughing. Clogged ears and stuffiness.

6.2.2021 – Weird taste in my mouth.

6.3.2021 – Blisters still in my mouth but going away.

6.4.2021 – Still having the pain in my spine.

6.5.2021 – The Pain in my spine is still there.

6.6.2021 – Pain in my spine is still there

1.23.2022 – Burning sensation in mid to lower back

6.6.2022 – Heart Racing

6.10.2022 – Dryness in my throat

Pharyngeal erythema, General symptom and Dysphagia

1.12.2021 – Dizziness w/ strenuous activity

1.13.2021 – Bruise at injection site

2.5.2021 – Had my tonsils out so that could be contributing to my symptoms.

12.1.2021 – Swollen sore throat

12.3.2021 – Coughing worse. Have coughing fits and it is hard to breathe having coughing fit. Sore throat red and swollen makes it hard to swallow. Body aches and feels heavy.

12.11.2021 – Worsening cough, fatigued, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, and coughing a lot and sneezing more.

12.17.2021 – Allergic reaction. Got a red bumpy rash the hurt to touch and felt like it was burning

2.20.2022 – Heart palpitations