Their Stories

Gingival pain, Brain fog and Hypertension

3.31.2021 – Dizziness

4.19.2021 – High blood pressure FeverSore throat Muscle painFatigue

4.26.2021 – Dizzy and foggy headed

5.17.2021 – My arm still hurts and I continue to have muscle aches

5.26.2021 – My injected arm still hurts to touch and when raising and lifting objects

5.31.2021 – My arm still hurts. I have had nausea and muscle pain.

7.23.2021 – Sore throat, cough, joint pain, muscle ache, headache, fever 102, gum sore in mouth

10.18.2021 – Flu like symptoms, sore throat, cough, runny nose, fever, body aches

Joint arthroplasty, Joint injury and Fall

2.25.2021 – Joint pain

3.12.2021 – Sweaty

4.22.2021 – I think its a bad cold, congestion, runny nose, cough. Caught it from my grandbaby, as did her mother who is also fully vaccinated . Getting a Covid test today just to put minds at ease

9.9.2021 – Fell and shattered elbow. Recovering from 2 hospitalizations (one in Covid infested Florida) and elbow replacement surgery 9/1

3.11.2022 – COVID 1/26/22, recovered but currently have cold and cough

5.12.2022 – Cold or allergy symptoms but not covid

10.13.2022 – I don't remember last time I did this. I was COVID +again 7/19 and got rebound COVID on 8/1

Cold-stimulus headache, Throat tightness and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

4.12.2021 – Within 10 minutes of injection I had an intensely sharp cold feeling in the left side of the top of my head almost like a brain freeze feeling with an elevated heart rate.

4.13.2021 – Left side of head neck and face feel stiff

5.4.2021 – Tight throat at first has subsided, elevated heart rate of 95. Heat radiating from head and face, sore arm has pain in wrist and knuckles and forearm.

5.6.2021 – Feeling woozy. Head pounds and throbs when I stand, feeling breathless after small exertions, dizzy

5.7.2021 – Slight dizziness, head throbs when I stand, feeling weak.

5.10.2021 – Decreased appetite

5.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes at least the size of a marble right above left clavicle in neck.

Thirst, Muscular weakness and Upper-airway cough syndrome

2.3.2021 – I feel like I have a hang over. I also feel a little weakness in my legs and hands.

2.4.2021 – On 2/3/2021 after the check-in my body aches were moderate and I felt slight, fleeting nausea. Around 3:30 Pm, I started to sweat profusely and had excessive thirst. Once the sweating went away the exhaustion and muscle aches went away. My head ache went from moderate to very mild

11.1.2021 – Night sweats (moderate)

12.6.2021 – Post nasal drip, slightly congested, scratchy throat, slightly achy

1.29.2022 – I tested positive for covid-19 on 01/07/2022

Cardiogenic shock, Stress cardiomyopathy and Painful respiration

5.18.2021 – I have CLL. Blood tests prescribed by hematologist indicate negative results on covid antibodies 5/11/21.

8.17.2021 – I have CLL and just got a pfizer booster shot on 8/14/21 because I could.I experienced fatigue the day of the shot, a headache and my arm is still a little sore.

8.1.2022 – Cardiogenic shock. Broken Heart syndrome. One week in hosputal, half of that in intensive care. First week in June

10.3.2022 – chest pain on inhalation lasting hours. Dr sent me to ER with possibilty of pulminary embolism. Tests, bloodwork revealed no problem.

Pneumonia, Oral herpes and Asthma

3.20.2021 – Cold sore

3.23.2021 – Cold sore, scratchy throat

4.15.2021 – Burning at injection site

4.17.2021 – Fast heartbeat staying between 90 and 100 BPM according to my Apple Watch. I noticed this last night after my last check in

5.13.2022 – My Heart is rate higher than usual according to my Apple Watch - it's about 90 And resting is normally under 70

5.14.2022 – Resting heart rate is still higher than normal for me, staying in the high 80's as opposed to 70 or below

6.2.2022 – Bronchitis

6.23.2022 – Asthma flare up

Hot flush, Anxiety and Paresthesia

2.17.2021 – Hot flashes. When I got my injection I got a hot flash and left side of my face got tingly and I felt anxious .I had a hot flash today also. I didn't document the day of injection because I thought it was just me but after talking to my neurologist of hand I told her about it and she said she's had a couple couple of her patients report the same reaction. So she suggested I document it here

2.18.2021 – Dizzy, weak

Food craving, Agitation and Hunger

4.16.2021 – Dizzy & quite hungry. A craving for very specific foods. Pizza, bread, cheese & fruit juice.

4.17.2021 – Feverish

4.18.2021 – Feverish more than yesterday & quite dizzy

4.19.2021 – Forgot to report a sensation of ringing in my ears & a sensation of my ears feeling like they were ready to pop from high elevations or flying in a plane. Stopped finally at approximately 4:00 am this morning. Also severe fussiness which is much improved today.

4.20.2021 – Dizziness, tinnitus, ear pressure, constant headache

4.21.2021 – Dizziness

4.22.2021 – Dizziness, loss of appetite & extreme weakness

4.23.2021 – For the last two days Ive had a sort of brain fog fog. I would go to begin a task at work & forget what I was going to do. Also in conversations with my boss & family members I would forget what I was going to say. I took another night off from work to rest.

4.30.2021 – Diarrhea, bloating, gas, stomach ache, lack of appetite on & off, nausea & tiredness after minimal exertion. Bouts of feeling really hot, then really cold. Quite a bit of brain fog.

5.14.2021 – Mental doggies. Forgetting things quickly & frequently.

5.18.2021 – Severe dizziness & tinitis. Shooting random pains from neck to toes. Some itching on feet &?toes. Runny nose followed by congestion. Constipation.

5.19.2021 – Weakness & tiredness

5.20.2021 – Dizziness, not much of an appetite, congestion

5.21.2021 – Headache. Forgot to mention dry eye symtoms for every day since the shot. Feels a little better today. Slight dizziness.

5.22.2021 – Dry eyes

5.23.2021 – Stiffness in my back & joints. Some forgetfulness.

5.24.2021 – Still having forgetfulness, dry eyes

6.2.2021 – Nausea sometimes severe. Mental fogginess & forgetfulness. Short lasting headaches. Joint stiffness. Severe tiredness. Very limited energy each day. Loss of normal appetite. Weight loss.

6.7.2021 – Forgetfulness, Mental fogginess, fatigue, random nausea & loss of appetite.

6.21.2021 – The lower part of my arm that the shot was administered in was extremely sore below my elbow. It has finally subsided.

6.28.2021 – There is a pain that seemed to have gone away in the lower part of my vaccination arm. It occasionally recurs, but hurts much less & lasts for a short time instead of constantly as in the beginning.

Heat exhaustion, Spinal disorder and Feces soft

3.16.2021 – a little headachey, non specific, dull

4.12.2021 – A weird sensation in my forearm/hand. Like slight numbness

4.13.2021 – For context, my normal trmp is 97.something. I started having bad joint pain and muscle aches as night approached yesterday. I couldnt sleep last night. My head was too hot but my body was too cold. I was applying a cold wet towel to my face every few minutes. I had brief stomach upset/nausea but finally went to sleep. Took Tylenol this morning and repeating as necessary.

5.7.2022 – Went to Dr. office but couldn't get an appt so I went home and slept.

5.8.2022 – I'm having sinus problems that are probably unrelated.

5.9.2022 – I'm wondering if the diarrhea is from what I ate.

5.10.2022 – Not typical diarrhea as much as a very soft stool.

6.10.2022 – Back strain or spine out of whack.

6.17.2022 – Heat exhaustion. It's very hot and I don't think I was hydrated enough.

8.5.2022 – June 26th to July 7 had COVID. Think I got it I. (b)(6) at restaurant. Scratchy sore throat, joint pain, symptoms similar to a sinus infection, fatigue,

10.25.2022 – Like other people around here, I've had more allergy trouble. Nasal passages closing even though I'm using flonaise. Tired. Sore muscles in shoulders, arm and neck but I think it's from work. Ears ringing but that is not new, just louder.

Anosmia, Ageusia and Tinnitus

2.9.2021 – Utter exhaustion, aches

2.23.2021 – Sore throat, cough

4.13.2021 – Fever, vomiting, of unknown origin

7.15.2021 – Severe joint pain, possible blood clot in calf

1.12.2022 – COVID POSITIVE *worst headache of my life, thought i was having a stroke **then the joint pain and chills ***insane, unrelenting fever... had to totally submerge myself in the tub and then sleep on the tile floor ****cant smell/taste, ears ringing My physician called in medications, thank goodness for Dr. (b)(6). She is the best physician Ive ever known.

Impaired driving ability, Injection site paresthesia and Presyncope

12.20.2020 – Chills only x 15 mins but Injection arm to hand tingling and neck and face tingling Severe first hour and still minimally present 12 hours later

12.21.2020 – I continue to have tingling in right Entire extremity and neck and face although not as severe compared to onset following 30 mins of injection. Consult with my occupational health dept at work and phone call to primary to see if I should or should not get booster vaccination in 3 weeks. Still undecided

12.22.2020 – I continue to have tinglingvrntire right arm to hand neck and face. Feels like novocaine is wearing off. Was worse first hour or two of injection 2 days ago but still does not feel normal. I have strength and coordination.

12.23.2020 – I continue to have tingling in face neck and right arm where I had vaccination. It's better compared to when it first started about 30 mins following shot but still is not “ normal “ feeling.

12.24.2020 – My right arm where I received my vaccination continues to tingle as does my face and neck on right side. It is better compared to day of injection as it was worse following 30 mins of injection.

12.25.2020 – I continue to have right arm tingling but very minimal. My neck and face has improved as I had tingling and change sensation in neck and face following injection.

12.26.2020 – Same as yesterday 12/25/20. No worse.

12.27.2020 – Continue to have tingling in right arm and hand and tingling was worse late last night and into today in my lips again. Still present. Also have left foot tingling - “asleep feeling”

1.10.2021 – I again experienced right UE heavy feeling followed but tingling in entire arm to hand , face, neck and lip and tongue tingling Had to be observed in ER x4 hours

1.11.2021 – Continued tingling in tongue, lips face neck arm and hand of injection arm

1.12.2021 – Continue to have tingling sensation in my lips,tongue ,face,neck and right arm into hand

1.13.2021 – Sore throat tonight which is new. Otherwise continue to have tingling sensation in my entire right arm and hand , right side of face , lips and tongue.

1.14.2021 – Continued tingling in my lips and tongue. Right side of face. Right arm into hand.

1.15.2021 – Continue to have tingling lips, tongue, right side of face - jaw line and into right arm and hand.

1.16.2021 – Still have tingling in lips and tongue, right side of face , arm and hand.

1.17.2021 – Right face, tongue, lips still tingle as does the right arm and hand

7.11.2021 – Low grade temp / neck and body ache - Near syncope episodes, cramp in legs- heavy chested/ SOB / headaches , fatigue and tingling in my face- right side. Similar to my reaction after Covid vaccine. I felt very out of it and not well.

1.12.2022 – Since 2 nd dose periods of weak/ faint feeling irregular heartbeat with the right facial tingling numbness If I'm driving I have to pull over / recline. If home- need to lay down Also saw PCP

Blood glucose increased and Influenza like illness

4.8.2021 – I am diabetic, and my blood sugar levels seem to have gone up significantly since getting the injection. I didn't notice this after the first dose, but it happened during/after a febrile illness last November (which was COVID negative and was most likely the flu).

4.2.2022 – Mild flu-like illness two weeks ago lasting 5-6 days. I suspect it was the flu, though I'd had a flu shot. At-home COVID tests negative x2 during illness.

Sudden onset of sleep, Fall and Blood pressure increased

2.25.2021 – BP is up but changed meds also Phone call

3.26.2021 – My blood pressure had been extremely high. Taking extra meds but not working very well.

5.14.2021 – I fell asleep while standing at my kitchen counter floor was linoleum and Im lucky. I hope I only have a bruised hip. I must have hit my bottom first. I had no symptom or warning. Just came to from the jolt.

9.30.2021 – Had steroid shots same day

10.7.2021 – Very High blood pressure.

10.14.2021 – Diarrhea

3.24.2022 – Flu or a cold or Omncon. Headache dripping nose for a long time, some chest congestion and mild sore throat. Very sleepy slsiy

Breast mass, Paresthesia oral and Hot flush

1.6.2021 – Slight numbness & tingling in arm/hand

1.7.2021 – Lips feel tingly

1.8.2021 – Lips feel slightly tingly

1.10.2021 – Lips are slightly tingly

1.12.2021 – Armpit swelling & arm numbness & tingling

1.29.2021 – Swelling & tingling in armpit/underarm area

2.24.2021 – Random hot flashes, then instantly get a rash on my chest & face. Comes & goes.

3.3.2021 – Headache on & off for multiple days

7.30.2021 – Masses in Left Breast. Same side as the vaccine was given. Will be doing another ultrasound in August to see if anything changes

Crohn's disease, Fungal infection and Eczema

4.15.2021 – It appears that I may have cromes disease. The symptoms started about three weeks after the second vaccine.

7.17.2021 – I have contracted Chrones. The systems began about a week and a half after I received my second vaccine in February. Chrohns was formally diagnosed in April. I went to a GI doctor at (b)(6)

5.2.2022 – In addition to Crohn's which is not going into remission yet, I have fungal infection on my vocal cords and my neuropathy has gotten profoundly worse since my second vaccination.

11.2.2022 – I now have fungal infections and eczema that have developed. Ongoing care from Dermatologist.

Breast feeding, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Muscular weakness

2.22.2022 – After 3 days I thought this pain would go away but it has steadily increased. Pain at injection site; as well as my forearm, wrist and hand have sharp pains. I'm a breastfeeding my 7 mo. Old and she had elevated temps and congestion.

2.24.2022 – My arm swelled up and it was hard to pick up and hold things in my hand and arm.

3.6.2022 – I have had pain in my left forearm, wrist, and hand since 2/5/2022 that has gotten worst. I had to go to a doctor who prescribed medicine to reduce the pain. The pain is still there but has been reduced. This has made my everyday life difficult.

3.13.2022 – My arm is not getting better. It still hurts and I'm having a difficult time doing daily activities.

Polyuria, Pollakiuria and Abnormal dreams

2.26.2021 – My right knee was slightly swollen yesterday evening. I injured it in my early 20s and I had to have fluid removed from it then. I occasionally have some knee issues as I was a skateboarder and I was hard on my knees, ankles, and feet. So I dont know if it fared up some after the first dose which was yesterday around 1:30pm. I also had a very strange dream and a slight headache as well. All of these could be coincidental and not related to the vaccine as well.

2.27.2021 – Not really feeling any side effects today except for just a small amount of residual pain in my arm from the injection. Its not as noticeable as it was yesterday. I only notice it when I move my arm in a certain way. I have had worse from taking a Flu shot.

2.28.2021 – Lower back pain, but I have this problem on occasion and I think its the memory foam mattress that was overpriced. So I dont know if its the vaccine or the mattress.

3.1.2021 – Nothing that I fell is related to the vaccine. My back hurts but Im not taking any OTC or prescription meds for it.

3.2.2021 – No bothersome symptoms, but I do have ADHD and it seems like my concentration is not as good as it has been. It could be a possible side effect or just some days it works better than others. So Im not sure.

3.21.2021 – Day of the shot, It was like I had taken a diuretic as I was urinating a lot and often. Friday I felt okay. Yesterday I didnt feel very well, like I was getting a cold. No fever or chills, but throat was a little sore. Also the afternoon I got the shoot and the next day I was extremely fatigued. Oddly my husband, (b)(6) had more reactions to the first dose that I didnt have at all and I had far more side effects where I felt just kinda Blah up until this morning. I also had extremely lucid dreaming the first two days. Nothing really serious, just a few expected side effects.

Vitiligo, Viral infection and Cough

9.14.2022 – Lingering cough tested for any bacterial infections ie strep throat etc has none just this lingering cough

9.16.2022 – Still has dry cough

9.17.2022 – Cough has subsided now

10.15.2022 – Sudden onset of Vitilago loss of pigment in skin on hands feet legs Referral by pediatrician to a specialist dermatologist who then diagnosed him with this condition no known cases in family history

12.10.2022 – Developed Vitiligo on hands feet legs does not run in FA. Odd. Saw specialist dermatology put him on a special cream to try and bring back pigment

Bed rest, Injection site bruising and Injection site pruritus

12.22.2020 – No. If I wasn't so aware of getting vaccine, I probably would have acknowledged minor bruise & itching at injection site, similar to flu vaccine

1.14.2021 – It feels like my sinus drip has returned

2.15.2021 – Have nausea & diarrhea. Went to kid bday party on Saturday. They all had stomach viruses last weekend. Personally haven't felt bad like this in years. Staying in bed today, 1st day I felt bad. Sick 7niece tested negative for Covid last weekend.

Monoplegia, Hot flush and Muscle spasms

1.20.2021 – Tenderness at injection site

1.22.2021 – Exess sweats

2.16.2021 – Itching all over body

2.17.2021 – Hot flashes

2.18.2021 – Itching

2.19.2021 – Right lower leg paralysis and itching

2.21.2021 – Right lower leg from knee down with tingling. Foot numb still. Terrible itching all over still

2.22.2021 – Right foot continues to be tingly. Got little feeling back today. Would like to have someone call and discuss this issue with me. I have no choice. I have been working because i need income.

2.25.2021 – Right lower leg feeling back. Pain and spasms in leg and lower back

8.19.2021 – Numbness in lower extremeties

Epistaxis, Somnolence and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.13.2021 – I got started late so I missed several days. I got my vaccine on Tuesday March 9th. Tuesday I had a little stifness in my arm and that night I felt extremely exhausted. I slept 9hrs. Wednesday I I was fatigued all day, with very low energy and my arm was stiff like a tetanus shot. Thursday I felt more energetic, but still felt off and my arm was still stiff. I also had a nose bleed, but I think that may have been unrelated. The nose bleed stopped immediately and I have not had one since. Friday my energy level still is lower than normal, but I felt fine. Today I am still feeling slighlty off, but my energy level is much better.

Cognitive disorder, Lung disorder and Swollen tongue

1.23.2021 – Tingling of lips, hands, feet and brain fog.

1.24.2021 – Sweats

1.26.2021 – Sweating

1.27.2021 – Numbness in lips, hands, feet. Major cognative impairment. Called 3 providers and told to see my PCP. He's out and rescheduled for 2 weeks. I'll be going to ER if I can't get help.

1.28.2021 – Decreased cognitive ability

1.29.2021 – Swollen tongue, numbness in extremities, shortness of breath with any physical exertion.

2.12.2021 – Off balance/dizzy.

2.19.2021 – Headaches and fatigue are worse this week. Tingling in hands, feet, lips and face are worse. Joint pain worse. Brain fog worse. Due to weather can't get to Dr.

3.5.2021 – Breathing and headaches are worse.

4.23.2021 – PFT shows diminished lung function. Waiting on CT results. Breathing is becoming harder. Office visit, labs, testing.

7.23.2021 – Headaches, insomnia, sweats, breathing issues.

1.22.2022 – Severe joint and muscle pain. Cognitive issues. Fatigue.

Injection site induration, Injection site warmth and Injection site pruritus

1.13.2021 – Today developed 2 cm area that is pruritic and very mildly erythematous at the injection site. Has improved over last 6 hours. Nothing prior to today. Not major today just interesting after this long t have anything appear now

1.21.2021 – Area of injection erythema indicated warm and pruritic I duration 10X6 cm lasted 2 days resolved now Occurred on day 13-15 post vaccine

4.27.2022 – Unusual Fatigue on 4-13-22; beginning April 18 experienced vertigo nausea and vomiting for 3 days from April 18-21 2022. Resolved without treatment nor did I seek medical attention

5.24.2022 – Nasal congestion sneezing probably seasonal allergies.

7.12.2022 – 3-4 weeks of illnesss beginning with sore throat and malaise then sinus congestion for 3-6 days then cough for 3+ weeks with persisting fatigue throughout. Two antigen tests for Covid 19 negative early in presentation. Symptomatic treatment

Axillary pain

3.16.2021 – The underside of my arm where the injection took place has had a soreness that began about 2 days after I received the shot. I thought it was just soreness from the gym or something but it is in a weird spot that has never been sore before and it has not gone away. Im beginning to suspect it might be related to the shot. Please let me know if anyone else has reported this issue. Its fairly irritating at this point and Id like to figure out how to remedy it.

Multiple sclerosis, Ocular hyperemia and Gait disturbance

3.22.2021 – Because I have MS sensations have been very subtle, heat in the body but no fever, I had slight pain in the head but not a headache, slight ache around lower back & hips. kind of life very subtle flu symptoms

3.23.2021 – the headache was intermitent - it did not last all day

4.11.2021 – dizziness, had a hard time getting up to walk - felt like I was being dragged down by gravity

4.14.2021 – high blood sugars since y first shot

4.15.2021 – blood sugars are still almost twice as normal

4.16.2021 – higher than usual blood sugars

4.17.2021 – still high blood sugars since the vaccine shots

4.24.2021 – my blood sugars continue to be very high since I took the COVID vaccines.

10.9.2021 – MS flareup in July September: red blurry eyes, weird headaches, very slight aches

Rhinitis, Peripheral coldness and Hypersomnia

1.24.2021 – Felt sweaty then chilled. Mild low grade headache. Little s it of soreness around injection site.

1.26.2021 – Feel sweaty but my feet are chilled. Not certain that Im febrile

1.28.2021 – Fatigue might be associated with sleeping late and waking early

2.28.2021 – Slept 14 hours on Saturday

3.4.2021 – Really active rhinitis - runny nose

3.5.2021 – Sneezing. Runny nose

4.9.2021 – Pain in left arm shot site

8.27.2021 – Diarrhea. Sweats. Chills. Got a covid test and fortunately it was negative. So sad I had to wait so long to get tested. Covid test

Limb discomfort, Hypoesthesia and Diarrhea

1.11.2021 – Numbness

1.13.2021 – Just a little sore

1.14.2021 – A little pain when I lift my arm up to change my shirt

2.1.2021 – I still feel a little heaviness on my arm below the injection site. However, I only felt it when I raise my arm up high to change my clothes. Is this normal. I have not reported it because it doesnt really bother me that much.

2.9.2021 – Chills at 2 AM lasted for 1 hour

3.15.2021 – I feel tired, body aches and headaches.

8.9.2021 – I had severe diarrhea 2 weeks ago.

Soft tissue sarcoma, Cancer pain and Prostate cancer metastatic

2.3.2021 – Overall, I feel physically much stronger than I did before having my first dose. I am working with a Physical Therapist, and I can complete more of the exercises faster than I could 2 days ago and with better extension.

2.16.2021 – Critically low hemoglobin count. Currently in ICU receiving 2 units of blood.

4.6.2021 – Hospitalized for 10 days for confusion

5.25.2021 – Diagnosed with Levy body dementia

9.30.2021 – Extreme cancer pain in thigh

10.3.2021 – Extreme pain in legs, possibly neuropathy related to cancer, but cause not yet confirmed. Nausea, also cause not yet determined. (b)(6)triage. In person visit scheduled for next week.

8.22.2022 – Prostate cancer metastasized to one area of soft tissue. Ga68 PSMA-11 scans with (b)(6) follow up scheduled for tomorrow.

Sinus disorder, Dyspnea and Pain in extremity

3.14.2021 – Forgot to report. On day after shot. My arm hurt so much , I took a pain reliever. I am a chef. I put in a full day of work. Thought perhaps lifting trays could have effected the shot area.

3.17.2021 – Feel kind of foggy today. Not quite moderate, but more than mild. Had to work today.

4.9.2021 – I have asthma and my sinuses seem to be bothering me

4.12.2021 – Feeling winded after climbing stairs

4.13.2021 – Cough at times

5.1.2021 – Chronic headaches. Had them after both shots. I still go about my day, however, quite noticeable in the day and overnight

Tension headache, Productive cough and Throat irritation

4.3.2021 – Yesterday 04/02, I did had loose stool 3 times yesterday. Wasn't sure if it was the milk since I haven't had milk in a while.

4.21.2021 – My shot was at 10:00 today and around 11:00, the top of my head felt a little tight. I took a Tylenol and the feeling went away.

4.25.2021 – On 04/24, had a soreness in my arm pit (arm with the shot) in the evening. Today 04/25, soreness is gone.

7.23.2021 – I think it could have been a cold, had scratching throat then stuffy noseand now just a cough sometimes dry cough and sometimes with mucus. Started July 12 after a day in Ocean City. No fever, but the cough is still here. Not sure if it's my sinu