Their Stories

Hypersomnia, Mobility decreased and Anxiety

5.15.2021 – Fatigued

5.22.2021 – Nausea Fatigue

7.24.2021 – Just still very tired all the time. I sleep more since the vaccines than I ever have as an adult. Have doctor appt scheduled in 2 weeks. As soon as i could get in. Telehealth couldnt help me. Psychiatrist couldnt prescribe anything for this awful anxiety. Vaccine is free but any needed folliw up is not.

10.25.2021 – Brain Fog. Exhaustion. Got very sick with fever and couldnt get out of bed for several days. Unable to get scheduled for Covid test for a week. By that time was getting somewhat better. New pcp and couldnt get in to see dr for weeks. Obamacare is the worst.

4.30.2022 – Fatigue and brain fog and anxiety Pcp

Device dependence, Pulmonary arterial hypertension and Lung opacity

1.25.2021 – Right leg swelling

2.2.2021 – Right leg muscles mayaliga

3.23.2021 – Lungs in bad shape

5.12.2021 – chest ct scans indicate Covid

8.10.2021 – Could not breathe followed by oxygen levels in 70s to low 80s. On constant oxygen thereafter. In ER lungs clouded and sent to covid floor. Refused ventilator. Used replacement machine. 3 weeks hosp. 2.5 mo of constant O2 reqd now still need low dse

9.30.2021 – Low heart rate with bigeminey afib. High pulmonary pressure. ILD. ? on Some degree of heart failure. Some breath difficulties with reduced oxygen levels

2.15.2022 – Got covid again ladt month. Omicron I think sine most symptoms were better in 5 dsys. Brain fog and light sore throat remain

5.10.2022 – Muscle aches. Shortness's of breath

5.17.2022 – Pulmonary Hypertension plus severe right heart valve leakage

7.12.2022 – PAH AND SEVERE TRICUSPID VALVE LEAK. Increased leg muscle pain

10.13.2022 – Bradycardia required pacemaker. Lungs more heavy breathing. Brain fog days more often Pacemaker install

Back injury, Back pain and Dizziness

1.26.2021 – Slight dizziness for about 15 minutes. Not severe.

1.28.2021 – Severe Dizziness Nurse phone consultation, doctor consulted, called

1.29.2021 – Intermittent dizziness

1.30.2021 – Mild Dizziness

3.23.2021 – I had to have surgery on my spine, unrelated to the vaccine. There were serious complications. I have no vaccine-related issues.

3.30.2021 – This is not related to the vaccine. I have a paralyzed laryngeal nerve as a result of surgery. I am scheduled for more speech therapy.

8.17.2021 – Mild dizziness

11.10.2022 – I hurt my back badly. I am certain that this is an injury, and unrelated to the vaccine.

General symptom, Secretion discharge and Upper-airway cough syndrome

2.27.2021 – Achy during the night but not sure that it was related to the vaccine. Felt fine once I got up

3.10.2021 – Had mild itching at injection site at day 8-10 but no visible rash. It has now subsided

3.31.2021 – Only had symptoms the day after the second dose. Had extreme fatigue and some shortness of breath but it only lasted a few hours. By the afternoon, I felt better though the tiredness hung on for the entire day

4.28.2021 – Developed a very bad cold/congestion which took an entire week to start to clear up

11.19.2021 – Pain in arm is now minimal but still present

12.30.2021 – Mucus and post nasal drip. Sore throat for 3days that cleared

Oxygen saturation decreased, Muscle tightness and Neuralgia

1.30.2021 – Nick tightness and spasms

1.31.2021 – Nerve pain neck to shoulder.

2.1.2021 – Nerve pain

2.15.2021 – Nerve pain has has become 7 out of tenStill have back,, neck and shoulder pain have gotten worst. Neurologist office Visit

4.14.2022 – Runny nose and Cough

4.15.2022 – Cough, nasal congestion , breathing difficulty , headache Covid test RTPCR

4.19.2022 – Congestion in the nose.

10.10.2022 – Infected with COVID-19 . Nortside wouldn't give me any details on of the strain. I was treated with paxlovid . Had breathless, 103 temperature. Cold runny nose, cough. Low oz level 87-92. They were considering to admit and I did not agree.

Nerve compression, Somnolence and Heart rate increased

4.9.2021 – I started to feel some fast heart beating than normal and a little pain in my left side of my chest by my heart

4.10.2021 – tickling in the left rear of the back down the left arm

4.11.2021 – Pain in my knees and joints mostly in my right knee.

4.12.2021 – Pain in back side of left arm, pain in the chest by the left side

4.13.2021 – Pain in the chest, and under-pit, left arm where va vaccine was applied

4.14.2021 – Pain in armpit on my left arm, pain in left thumb like a pinch

4.21.2021 – Body and joints lower pain, fast heartbeats sometimes not every day or every minute. Chest pain.

4.28.2021 – Pain by my chest in the left side mild

5.4.2021 – Been tired and sleepy

6.9.2021 – Pain in my chest, like pressure on it .

5.19.2022 – Pain I. My chest

Syncope, Throat irritation and Neck pain

4.8.2021 – Itchy throat, dull headache.

4.17.2021 – Itchy throat

4.18.2021 – Itchy throat and slight cough

4.20.2021 – Cough

5.1.2021 – Not feeling ill, but lower has been aching more than usual.

5.27.2021 – I am experiencing a lightheadedness, faint feeling. I've been experiencing this feeling for several weeks and did know quite to describe until now.

7.15.2021 – After my 2nd vaccine, I have experienced headaches, not as severe as the headachace that I had the day after the vaccine, but headaches nonethe less. I have also been experiencing back pain.

10.14.2021 – My body just hurts, especially my neck/shoulders and back.

4.15.2022 – Since receiving my intial vaccine and my 1stbooster in December. I have had an achy body and very light headaches.

12.4.2022 – Ever since getting my vaccinations and boosters, my body just aches all the time. From the very 1st vaccination. I have to push through. Thank God i work from home 4 days out of my 5 work days.

Increased appetite, Nightmare and Telemedicine

1.4.2021 – Hunger and thirst more than usual

1.5.2021 – Thirsty

2.2.2021 – Thirst and nightmares

2.3.2021 – Thirst nightmares when sleeping

2.4.2021 – Thirsty dizzy. Foggy headed

2.5.2021 – Dizzy foggy headed

2.7.2021 – Foggy head . exhausted. Pain in arm comes and goes not constant

2.22.2021 – Extreme fatigue Racing heartHeadache joint pain Employee health and nurse call

3.1.2021 – Headache. Joint pain. Fatigue.Sob. Got a covid swab to rule out covid Emplyee health

3.8.2021 – Headache muscle ache. Joint pain

3.15.2021 – Continued fatige headache joint ache

5.3.2021 – Fatigue. Sob headache.dizziness

8.5.2021 – Feelings of anxiety and worry are new

Mobility decreased, Muscular weakness and Injection site swelling

10.27.2021 – After booster had pain in arm , fever for 2 days,muscle aches and muscle weakness in lower extremities for 48 hrs and feeling tired for several days. Feeling better now No problems with 1 and 2 shots

1.11.2022 – Some pain in LLE of low intensity that just started Sunday evening

10.12.2022 – After 5th shot (3rd booster) had pain and swelling in area of shot and general malaise for 24 -26 hrs with sweating and muscle and joint pain. Then Back to normal

10.17.2022 – I spent 1 day in bed not feeling well and pain in injection site with aches in major joints

11.14.2022 – Feeling tired

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Neck pain

1.17.2021 – Overnight: Sore throat, coughing. Muscle/aches, throat inflammation discomfort went away after Tylenol.

1.19.2021 – Slight chest congestion, seems to be moreso at night

2.2.2021 – Arm soreness increased, stiff pain radiating up arm into neck and upper back on that side, like locked. Difficult to sleep. Ice, ibuprofen and massage seems to help, some yoga stretches help loosen but not for long. Its not stress, only on one sid

2.15.2021 – I may just be coming down with a cold, felt pretty good yesterday.

8.10.2021 – For five-six days, congestion, cough, sore throat, fatigue. Since there are a few vaccinated people around me that have breakthrough infections, I got a PCR COVID test, it was negative.

Trichoglossia, Inflammatory bowel disease and Oral disorder

4.8.2021 – MASSIVE HYPERINFLAMMATORY RESPONSE. Could not do stairs, had to move back downstairs, heart issues - enormously swollen lymph nodes, muscle pain, unable to even walk around the block or lift 2 pounds. Also I saw a cardiologist and an ENT

4.16.2021 – Heart problems. Was too weak right after vaccine to even do a stress test - going back next week for saw an ENT and cardiologist and went to urgent care

5.30.2021 – Pericarditis, sinus inflammation, mouth blisters, peeling hands and feet I had someone drive me to the Cardiologist and ENT

8.29.2021 – Pericarditis, oral thrush, mouth ulcers, burning tongue, facial distortion, lumps on face and in mouth, brain fog, fatigue, malaise, hairy tongue, muscle/joint pain. Skin growth/peeling on hands and feet. IBD

Impaired reasoning, Generalized edema and Feeling drunk

3.3.2021 – Dizzy, arm of vaccine cold, swollen body, muscle aches, brain fog, fatigue, depressed (not normal for me), vertigo, feeling drunk, insomnia, menstrual period came early, chills, lowered body temp for a week, sweating, impaired logic

3.5.2021 – Tingling down arm up neck, numb down arm up neck across forehead

3.6.2021 – Jaw pain,swollen lymph nodes, numb tingling up neck across forehead

3.7.2021 – Feel like concussion, head pounding pain, thick mucus, lung pain

3.8.2021 – Runny nose, sinus congestion, throat swollen

Joint stiffness, Joint swelling and COVID-19

8.4.2021 – Stiffness in knee

8.5.2021 – Stiff knee

8.6.2021 – Stiff knee (improved from yesterday)

8.16.2021 – Knee stiffness seemed to be improving, but has now worsened. My knee is now swollen, too. Scheduled appointment with primary care physician for tomorrow (Tuesday)

8.23.2021 – Very stiff and swollen knee last week. It is feeling better today.

8.30.2021 – Knee stiffness and swelling.

1.31.2022 – Contracted Covid a couple of weeks ago. Persistent knee stiffness (happens every 2 weeks since last august)

Syringe issue, Blood potassium increased and Cardiac failure

5.19.2021 – Developed an acute case of abdominal wall cellulitis..

6.1.2021 – Still dehydrated, fatigued, potassium levels highly elevated.

10.27.2021 – I run through these questions that i failed to mention, my boostershot was most likely done incorrectly. The rx tech, bunched my skin, i don't even feel that she hit subdermal area. Hence the leakage, the area swelling, redness, pain.

11.24.2021 – Extremely sore throat.

1.19.2022 – Heart palpitations and shortness of breath. Cardiologist visit

9.16.2022 – Fatigue and mental fog

11.13.2022 – Flank- kidney pain.

Fungal infection, Injection site discomfort and Injection site reaction

5.6.2021 – Tingling in whole arm

5.8.2021 – Dizziness

5.13.2021 – Yeast infection

5.20.2021 – Shortness of breath, increased asthma attacks. Unclear if thia is from vaccine or pollen and such

5.27.2021 – Low grade fevee

6.21.2021 – Hard spot in skin below injection site

6.22.2021 – Rash below injection site is growing in size

6.23.2021 – Dizziness, had to take multiple benadryl to stop the redness and swelling in my arm below injection site

6.24.2021 – Symptoms around injection site are only better because if a benadryl regimen

Blood pressure inadequately controlled, Angina pectoris and Heart rate increased

10.4.2021 – I forgot to add that I did experience a mild case of congestion.

10.7.2021 – Increase heart rate- actually started the day of injection, congestion

10.14.2021 – Congestion

10.21.2021 – Congestion that won't go away, increased heart rate, chest feels heavy on left side, sharp shooting pain on left side over heart.

10.28.2021 – I continue to be congested, fatigue, sharp pain in chest. Can't get bp under control

11.30.2021 – Sharp shooting chest pain

6.2.2022 – I still from time to time get that sharp radiating pain over my heart. This started when I first received my Covid vaccine

Pharyngeal paresthesia, Anaphylactic reaction and Paresthesia oral

2.12.2021 – Immediately after the shot, I got a headache that lasted maybe 10 minutes or so. Tingling around the mouth about 3 minutes after the shot. Tingling sensation in the throat at about 7 minutes after the shot. About 2 hours later itching. Once the Benadryl wore off, I continue to itch.

8.13.2021 – After my second shot on 6/29/2021 I did experience weird tongue cramping for about 1.5 hours. It has cramped a few times for a short time since then.

2.12.2022 – I can't remember the last check in date, however, since the 2nd dose of Moderna, I've had 7 anaphylactic reactions when exercising. This never happened before the shot. It doesn't happen every time. I'm now seeing an allergist and have an epi-pen. Alleegist

Oral pain, Muscle twitching and Vision blurred

1.23.2021 – Dizzy and light headed

1.27.2021 – A very sore throat

2.20.2021 – Light headed

3.13.2021 – Just sore and ache body

5.22.2021 – Horrible horrible Headaches and eye twitching. Certain part of my body hurts

8.21.2021 – I had major headaches and blurred visions and I went to the ER and I never get headaches and I just felt horrible and chest and shoulder pain. Plus my body feels like I have a lot of inflammation going on because my body hurts and my mouth I was in the hospital for 3 days and had a lot of tests done

Abnormal menstrual clots, Restlessness and Heavy menstrual bleeding

3.17.2021 – The previous days I may have a touch of a bug because it turns out my kids did and they were tested for COVID with a negative result

12.26.2021 – Sore throat

1.6.2022 – Started developing covid like symptoms a couple days ago. I was around someone who tested positive but I have no test avail. Headache, sore throat, exhaustion, congestion, Restlessness. Symptoms are much milder today.

1.26.2022 – My menstrual cycle broke through early 2 months in a row and was very heavy with clotting.

Aspiration pleural cavity, Pleurisy and Pneumonia

5.26.2021 – Severe cold and cough it lasted for about 5 days.

11.16.2021 – We traveled to Arizona 09/25/21and returned to NJ on 10/05/21 - during our time away I had aches & chills which I thought was cold. When we got home I scheduled a COVID test which was positive l. I'm doing fine now.

2.14.2022 – Cough , fever and body aches

8.16.2022 – I was diagnosed with Pneumonia & the final outcome was pleurisy. I had a 3 night stay in the hospital to have my right lung drained.

Sarcoidosis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Diarrhea

3.9.2021 – GERD

3.10.2021 – I have sarcoidosis. I have chronic fatigue due to that.

3.13.2021 – I have sarcoidosis which causes chronic pain and fatigue. It doesnt seem like the vaccination has exacerbated my symptoms.

3.14.2021 – I have sarcoidosis which causes chronic pain and fatigue that I do not attribute to the vaccine.

3.15.2021 – I have sarcoidosis which causes chronic pain and fatigue and I take Trulance to combat opioid induced constipation which can cause diarrhea.

Diarrhea hemorrhagic, Dermatitis allergic and Skin exfoliation

7.20.2021 – Felt like i was getting a bad cold, coughing headache, sore muscles plugged ears like i was under water.

6.14.2022 – Fever102 terrible headache sore joints, slept lots. Bloody diarrhea. Lasted a week. My home Covid-19 was neg. Fig. It was flu. I also ate Jiff peanutbutter. I read it had salmonella & my jar was recalled. Maybe i had food poisoning.

12.14.2022 – I've developed a horrible allergy to something its like a chemical burn to my face and chest. Itching swelling welts & peeling. Also breathing issues wheezing chest tightness hard to catch breath all this started 2nd week of September.

Parity, Vaginal odor and Total lung capacity decreased

6.23.2021 – Started a heavy flow of menstruating two weeks early and out of nowhere yesterday. Heaviest flow Ive had since delivering my daughter 26 years ago and a miscarriage 8 years ago

6.24.2021 – Still having a menstrual flow but its significantly less today

7.10.2021 – Transient floating stabbing pains throughout rib cage on right side and both arms have been happening since first vaccine, then stopped, and started again with this one, but less frequently

7.24.2021 – Diarrhea for four days and my cycle was changed by three weeks; also I was coughing up some infection and my throat kind of hurts and my voice is nearly gone; no fever

8.5.2021 – I had issues with my throat and nearly losing my voice

8.12.2021 – My throat is still hurting most of the time and my voice still hasnt fully returned

8.19.2021 – Chest infection and wheezing, which the last two days has turned into severe coughing expelling g yellow infection

10.7.2021 – Several episodes of cold sore outbreaks and odd vaginal odors; still no full return of my voice Also I answered my health is better after my vaccine bcs I had long term effects from getting covid that reversed with my first vaccine

1.6.2022 – Covid

7.8.2022 – Right side under rib cage and in back near kidney consistently tender; not as large of lung capacity

Oral herpes, Dyspnea and Diarrhea

12.19.2020 – Just felt mildly feverish while I slept last night, none during the day today

1.9.2021 – Dizziness

1.12.2021 – Cold sore outbreak started last night, ?maybe triggered by Saturday's symptoms

1.13.2021 – Cold sore still there

1.29.2021 – Cough, runny nose, body aches, low grade fever, diarrhea, shortness of breath, fatigue. Significant improvement in 24 hours, near complete resolution in 48 hours. Rapid antigen and PCR testing for COVID negative, as was flu swab.

Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, C-reactive protein increased and Skin discoloration

1.27.2021 – Cold like symptoms... sinus headache and congestion.

2.4.2021 – Heart palpitations (PVCs and PACs)

2.17.2021 – Consistently high blood pressure

3.10.2021 – Elevated CRP and Sedimentation Rate with raised inflammation. Was referred to Rheumatology for a possible new autoimmune disease. Shortness of breath and blood pressure increased. Dark patches in arm pits.

3.19.2021 – Worsening high blood pressure. High inflammation discovered by recent blood test, with no indication of infection. Afnormal CRP and Westergren Sed Rate results.

Heart rate decreased, Asthma and Heart rate increased

3.5.2021 – Last night my heart rate got really high. Just walking to bathroom I got to 145BPM. Ive suspected an underlying condition for a while though. Its elevated now but staying around 100 since 2am.

3.6.2021 – Difficulty taking a full breath. Im unsure if it can be attributed to the vaccine though.

3.10.2021 – Breathing problems possibly due to vaccine, there are other factors.

3.13.2021 – Still having some trouble breathing. Its getting better though.

9.2.2021 – Odd chest pains accompanied by extremely low awake HR of 58 with no general explanation. Usually subsides within 25 minutes. Still having sever asthma like symptoms that are unpredictable.

Nodule, Thrombosis and Sensitive skin

3.25.2021 – Knot in my neck muscles (not on the side of my shot.)

3.30.2021 – The under arm area on the arm where i recieved the shot feels slightly swollen and sensitive when i press on it. The muscle on the under side of my upper arm felt tight last night - like something in the muscle was pulled a bit

3.31.2021 – Lymph node in left armpit was definitely swollen when i woke up this morning. Swelling and sensitivity have both diminished a bit by late afternoon.

4.7.2021 – On 3/7 i felt feverish and fatigued.

4.14.2021 – My period has been heavier than usual, ive been using 2x as many maxi pads, and with lots of clots. I've also been getting nose bleeds about 1x per day, with no other apparent reason (not a cold or allergies.)

4.24.2021 – Four cold sores popped up on my lips overnight.

4.25.2021 – Wierd sporadic headache that feels like a vise tightening around my head. Sometimes lasts less than a minute. Also brief moments of light-headedness. But significant enough to make me sit down until it passes.

5.5.2021 – I was exhausted on Sunday (10 days after my 2nd dose). And slept for 2 hours in the afternoon. Felt feverish but did not have a fever. I have also had a couple of bloody noses.

6.3.2021 – I had an extremely painful menstrual period 4 weeks after my second shot.

Sinus pain, Throat irritation and Nasopharyngitis

2.23.2021 – Possible unrelated sinus pain

3.8.2021 – Scratchy throat, runny nose (tree pollen high) Neighbor came by w food and test pos for covid 3 days later. I got tested today to be cautious

3.23.2021 – Started last evening, present but lighter today

10.31.2021 – Sore sinus areasuspect allergies, not covid or vaccine

11.3.2021 – No

4.28.2022 – I got covid in Feb while in Oregon, along with my son and DIL (hospitalists) and 3 yr old grandson. Coughing, cold symptoms, tired for about 7-10 days. 3 yr old fever for 2 days, little else

9.29.2022 – I had covid in Feb 22 and lasting sinus and dry cough which now seem to be improving. Could be worse seasonal allergies

Uvulitis, Obstructive airways disorder and Angiedema

4.10.2021 – These symptoms are the result of the Methotrexate injection I take weekly for rheumatoid arthritis.

4.11.2021 – Fatigue is from weekly methotrexate injection taken Fri nights for rheumatoid arthritis.

5.7.2021 – Suffered sever uvulitis that sent me to the emergency room due to obstruction of my air way, suspect an angioedemic reaction to Lisinopril, which Ive taken for many years without issue; suspected reaction from 2nd Moderna dose; occurred 36 hrs after 2nd dose and within 30 min of a 2.5 mg Lisinopril dose Suffered sever uvulitis that sent me to the emergency room due to obstruction of my air way, suspect an angioedemic reaction to Lisinopril, which Ive taken for many years without issue; suspected reaction from 2nd Moderna dose; occurred 36 hrs after 2nd dose and within 30 min of a 2.5 mg Lisinopril dose

5.8.2021 – Continued uvulitis, but under control

5.10.2021 – Secondary uvulitis continues to improve

5.26.2021 – Continued allergic reactions resulting in rashes and itching on arms, neck, face, hands, and lower legs.

5.2.2022 – Fatigue, lower back pain. Exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms NOTE: cannot select date of positive COVID-19 home test of 2021-12-26. For some reason the date field is weirdly restricted to between 2022-03-22 and 2022-05-02.

Injection site discoloration, Ear discomfort and Swelling

1.29.2021 – I am taking Tylenol

1.30.2021 – Even tho there is slight swelling and pain..no Tylenol today. It is not that bad

2.11.2021 – Arm became red and swollen at injection site on day 14(approx 4) Slight feverish at site..but Minimal painTurned lighter pink now..less feverish and swollen.

11.3.2021 – Just tired feeling no energy

5.22.2022 – No

5.24.2022 – Taking Tylenol for the headache

5.26.2022 – Taking Tylenol as needed

5.27.2022 – Taking Tylenol and rest between activities

5.28.2022 – Still taking tylenol for headache but is much better