Their Stories

Fine motor skill dysfunction, Sensory loss and Injection site hypoesthesia

1.11.2022 – Horrible body aches, fever, severe mucus in cough. Since two days after first shot still have cough other symptoms subsided

1.21.2022 – I got the shot on 1/12/22. Since the second shot starting 1/13/22 I haven't been able to feel my arm from the injection site down. I have numbness and pin/needles sensation that is it otherwise no sensation of pain or ability to feel my left arm.

2.1.2022 – No sensation or feeling in my left arm. Just tingling/pins and needles.

2.18.2022 – I have zero ability to feel anything in my left arm. No sensation or pain.

7.14.2022 – Loss of sensation and dexterity in left upper extremity

Menstrual disorder, Menstruation irregular and Dyspnea

4.13.2021 – I realized that the second shot disrupted my monthly period, which started the day after the second vaccine, about 2 weeks early. Didn't put it together until now.

4.22.2021 – Low grade fever

7.9.2021 – Continued disruption of my menstrual cycle, with a lighter second cycle that initiated a couple days after the vaccine and had continued every 28-29 days in addition to my normal 28-29 day cycle.

10.24.2022 – Contracted covid, first symptoms Oct 1: sore throat, cough, congestion, headache, body aches, fatigue. Started paxlovid 10/2 but had rebound covid. Tested negative again 10/16.Lingering cough, congestion, shortness of breath, easily tired as of 10/24

Hemangioma of liver, Hepatic cyst and Pulmonary mass

3.20.2021 – Swollen gland behind ear on injection side

3.22.2021 – Nose itchy, red, slightly swollen and red extended out to cheek below eye to edge of scalp.

3.24.2021 – Redness and itching on nose still

4.9.2021 – Stomach issues - diarrhea for last 4-days

4.16.2021 – Irregular heartbeat has come up twice in the last two week on my blood pressure monitor. I have a heart murmur since birth so it could be that.

4.26.2021 – Sore throat, chest pains last night-feels like something is coating my throat or stuck in the back

4.27.2021 – Migraine level headache

4.28.2021 – Sore throat for 3-days and chest feels weird

10.22.2021 – Discovered giant cavernous hemangioma on liver, cyst on liver, and nodule on lung

5.24.2022 – Pain in my upper chest

6.27.2022 – Sore throat

7.5.2022 – Sore throat and cough

9.19.2022 – Chest hurts when I take a deep breath all the way to my back

9.20.2022 – Lung on left is still a little sore when I breathe deep

10.25.2022 – Headache, sore throat, felt feverish but no fever, extreme exhaustion, weird taste and smell for about 3-days and now just somewhat tired and still occasionally have that weird taste smell like a sinus infection.

12.13.2022 – Loss of smell and taste

Injection site paresthesia, Peripheral swelling and Paresthesia

3.26.2021 – My left arm (where I received the shot) occasionally feels tingly. The feeling diminishes when I move the arm around.

3.27.2021 – Tenderness at injection site.

3.31.2021 – Symptoms are likely related to cutting fallen trees in yard rather than the COVID vaccine.

4.16.2021 – Tingling feeling on face, arms, and legs.

4.19.2021 – Swelling in arms and legs

4.20.2021 – Swelling of extremities (arms and legs)

4.21.2021 – Swollen extremities (arms and legs)

4.22.2021 – Swelling in extremities (arms and legs)

10.19.2022 – Fatigue

Barrett's esophagus, Hiatus hernia and Muscle tightness

3.4.2021 – My neck is what aches

3.5.2021 – Neck aches and feels tight and hurts when I turn my head

3.6.2021 – Neck still aches

3.31.2021 – I have been having some digestive problems and heartburn before the shot, and will be getting some tests but not connected to Covid.

4.4.2021 – Heartburn, digestive issues. Not connected to Covid and will be having an endoscopy soon.

6.29.2021 – Diagnosed with Hiatal hernia, GERD, and Barretts Esophagus

10.26.2021 – I have recently been diagnosed with hiatal hernia, GERD, Barrett's Esophagus

11.3.2021 – I missed check in yesterday. I was having a colonoscopy and endoscopy. No Covid shot problems.

4.18.2022 – My arm hurt the first 3 days. I had a low grade temp day of shot. I did not report on symptoms until today

4.29.2022 – My right arm is hurting. It is hurting when I lift it up to reach for something. The pain goes down my arm. It hurts when I push on the the area where it meets my shoulder blade. I do not know if I have stained it some how or if it is from my booster

Feeling cold, Insomnia and Pruritus

2.23.2021 – Area of injection just painful when touched. Sunday and yesterday arm hurt when I moved it

2.24.2021 – Just itched this evening. Sore to touch not much

2.25.2021 – Pain only when touch injection site

2.26.2021 – Panicky but bipolar and have sleep problems but first time felt panicky Got blood pressure checked and consulted med student whos familiar with my medical issues and medicines

3.7.2021 – Last day or so have felt colder than I have in awhile Keep trying to figure out whyIts not as cold as it has been but I have been uncomfortably cold

9.19.2021 – Have had a sore throatRunny nose

4.2.2022 – Seasonal allergies

6.30.2022 – Problems with sinus allergies

Swelling, Injection site swelling and Erythema

3.11.2022 – A red bump about the size of a quarter at the injection site...no pain.

3.13.2022 – Redness is starting to dissipate...as is the bump..will let you know when it is gone! Thank you!

3.16.2022 – Bump is going down!! Redness is starting to fade..no pain!

4.1.2022 – Am feeling ok...after the second vacc....however I did have diarrhea in the middle of the night...first time for this...

4.3.2022 – Feeling good...so glad...

4.5.2022 – Feeling good!

4.7.2022 – No reactions...feeling good..thank you!

Neuropathy peripheral, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

4.29.2022 – On April 11, 2022, three days after my fourth shot, I began experiencing peripheral neuropathy symptoms in both feet, and slightly, in fingers. These symptoms (numbness, tingling, mild pain) have persisted for nearly three weeks, with no improvement.

10.7.2022 – For several days I experienced symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling) in both feet. These side effects are identical to ones after my last booster shot in April 2022, although they do seem to be lessening sooner.

Throat irritation, Insomnia and Asthenia

3.19.2021 – Feel a lot better today, still have achy feeling

10.31.2021 – Feeling better today, still not doing much, no energy, feel like I been ran over by a truck.

1.28.2022 – Have a server headache that won't let up,chills, ache all over, a scratchy cough. Started getting sick Thursday evening. Didn't any sleep.

4.29.2022 – There not covid related as far I know, My doctor is running a battery of tests to find out what is going on.

11.28.2022 – Shortness of breath, tire very easily and no strength to hold my arms above my head.

Telemedicine, Specialist consultation and Mobility decreased

3.16.2021 – Vertigo. Very short of breath compared to my baseline. Phone call to a triage nurse

3.17.2021 – The vertigo has not stopped entirely, and to prevent vomiting I have had to be very careful how fast I change position. I have to be especially careful how fast I move my head. I took a second dose of meclizine this morning, having taken it once yesterday morning. I do seem to be recovering, but its slow. I had a previously scheduled televisit with my pulmonologist, but I did tell him about the vaccine reaction I was having. He characterized it as a severe reaction.

3.19.2021 – The vertigo is still present around the edges if I move my head too fast.

3.20.2021 – The vertigo was present again when I woke up this morning, though it only lasted about an hour and was fairly mild. I have been more short of breath than usual again. And my breathing is once again faster than usual.

3.21.2021 – The vertigo now seems gone, but I am still more short of breath than usual.

4.4.2021 – Not new or worsening, but I am still more short of breath than usual, and I am also still having some nausea which is unusual and began with the 2nd vaccination.

4.11.2021 – The nausea that I have had in waves ever since the 2nd vaccine still hasnt gone away. Also, the shortness of breath has not improved.

Injection site swelling, Injection site pruritus and Vertigo

2.25.2021 – Tingling in joints

2.26.2021 – Dizziness

2.27.2021 – Dizziness/vertigo

3.1.2021 – Sore throat

3.11.2021 – Continued low grade fever and fatigue. Similar to a lupus flare. Fevers between 99.5 and 99.8. Frequent headaches also. One week after vaccination the injection site swelled dramatically, turned red and began itching.

6.4.2022 – Experienced headache and fever

6.16.2022 – Sore throat, fever, cough fatigue

6.23.2022 – Continuing COVID

11.17.2022 – Fever, fatigue, body aches

11.24.2022 – Severe headache and nausea

12.8.2022 – Sore throat, cough, fever, congestion

Flatulence, Axillary pain and Injection site pain

2.19.2021 – I feel Im not we do to ingesting something. Feel very gassy.

3.13.2021 – Slightly dizzy

10.28.2021 – When I got my booster on October 22, 2021 I became very sick that night but cdc did not text me. I had HA's, fever, chills, pain at injection site and pain down side of body starting at axillary area going down. All over body aches. Lasted over 48hrs

4.15.2022 – Lightheaded But I believe not related to vaccines Started February 2022

9.28.2022 – Positive Covid pcr test

Allergic respiratory symptom, Facial pain and Toothache

4.11.2021 – Sinus pressure Rt. Side, drippy nose, feels like allergies, no fever. Happened after a dusty cattle drive up in the mountains. Got better with nasal decongestant, saline rinses, and allergy pills.

10.24.2021 – Swollen glands

10.27.2021 – Same dude as vaccine armpit lymph nodes swollen

12.3.2021 – Sinus infection:facial, teeth pain,runny nose,sore throat,fever for a day.Tylenol,Sudafed,and Airborne taken. Started after holiday with family. I played tennis on Mon&Wed and felt fine. Today feel much better. Binax neg on T&Th.Test kit exp 12/4/21

4.3.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes (rt. armpit)

4.15.2022 – Sneezing, congestion, facial pain, headache, and fatigue. I performed an at hime Covid test on day 1 and 4. Both were negative. Totally symptom free day 5(today). May attribute symptoms to allergies. High winds, and dust on the prairie.

7.1.2022 – Covid positive by rapid Ag test on May31. Mild allergy-like symptoms

10.19.2022 – Armpit Lymph node soreness

Laryngitis, Skin warm and Upper-airway cough syndrome

4.8.2021 – Itching, swelling and redness at injection site. Swollen lymph node under arm on side of injection.

4.15.2021 – Rash on injection arm left and then came back, hotter and more swollen than before. Hives on both arms and hands.

4.22.2021 – Congestion, runny nose, bad cough, and post nasal drainage. I have never had allergies in my life so its not that.

5.13.2021 – Terrible cough, congestion, and laryngitis. My menstrual cycle also started 10 days before it was supposed to. That has never happened before.

5.22.2021 – The hacking cough and congestion I had for 3 weeks after shot #2 had finally stopped but started again last night. Yall need to be honest and tell people the vaccines can make them feel rotten for weeks. 3 of my 6 kids are having same issues.

6.10.2021 – UTI

Pelvic bone injury, Depressed level of consciousness and Muscle injury

4.24.2021 – I took an afternoon nap after eating a single slice of French bread pizza about 2-3 hours after vaccine. That could have caused my tiredness. I also had a runny nose after vaccine and felt like my forehead was slightly warmer.

5.1.2021 – It is unrelated to the vaccine

5.15.2021 – A little phlegm in my throat and slightly noticeable runny nose, maybe temporary stiff joints while walking and reduced alertness

5.16.2021 – Runny nose, mucus in throat, sometimes felt short of breath, pain on the upper back/neck area on right side of body-the side I had injection, tiredness made me go to sleep

5.29.2021 – Lots of physical pain in lower extremities and abs over past two days,nauseaUnrelated to vaccine

11.17.2021 – I jammed/sprained right thumb in September and injured my sacrum/illiac and surrounding muscle at end of October and again in November. Still have lower back injury and need to get X-rays/mri. I am working on the latter. Nurse call line at (b)(6) Hospital in (b)(6)

Gait inability, Urticaria and Muscle spasms

5.9.2022 – Had a muscle spasm in my foot that was excruciatingly painful. It lasted almost 18 hours. I couldn't walk. I've never experienced anything like it before.

5.16.2022 – I got a severe case of hives on May 13 with no change of normal routines or patterns of eating or living. I've never had hives before and now hives cover my whole body. They are still severe as of today, Day 5.

5.24.2022 – Terrible hives. Never had them before. Having to take high doses to antihistamine to manage symptoms. Have seen dermatologist for assistance. Will file Adverse Event Report.

Heart rate increased

4.27.2021 – My heart rate normally stays in the 60s when I am sitting. I noticed that about the 24 hours after the shot time that my heart rate were sitting around 82 to 85 bpm.

4.28.2021 – Yesterday when I was resting my heart rate was consistently above 80 to beats per minute. I was not anxious scared or upset. This morning I woke up and as I was doing my morning reading my heart rate was staying steady between 55 and 60. Back to normal.

Ear pain, Nasal congestion and Injection site pain

4.12.2022 – Had a nasty cold at Christmas time. Multiple home COVID tests were negative through it.

6.25.2022 – Feels like general head cold. Slight congestion, ear ache, minor cough...

7.4.2022 – Cold-like stmptoms... stuffy nose, earache, slight cough.

11.21.2022 – Had 5th booster on Saturday morning. Experienced normal injection-site tenderness yesterday. Woke up this morning with noticeably swollen lymph node under armpit on injection side.

11.21.2022 – Swollen lymph node in armpit on injection side

Dermatitis allergic, Urticaria and Influenza like illness

6.7.2021 – 6.5wks after 2nd vax: Flu-like symptoms, lasted 48-72hrs total, with peak lasting 12-24hrs. This included fever, headache, nausea, back pain, joint pain and marked fatigue.

9.6.2021 – Fever, muscle aches, headache - symptoms happened approximately 6-7 weeks after being fully vaccinated, and symptoms lasted approximately 24-48 hours.

11.23.2022 – Last week, I experienced unilateral muscle pain extending from my neck down to the left side of my thorax, in a straight line essentially. Pain responded well to NSAIDs. Since this weekend, that pain has all but subsided at this point.

11.28.2022 – Muscular cramps and pain, occasional and sporadic, but responsive to NSAIDs.

Feeding disorder, Pollakiuria and Taste disorder

1.19.2021 – Frequent urination and dizziness

3.29.2021 – A terrible smell that is almost chemically, this is the first time Ive smelt anything since December. Any strong smell smells the same and is bad musty chemical smell

5.17.2021 – Everything smells the same and most things have a hint of the same smell as taste. Its like a rotten lemongrass.

8.16.2021 – Unable to eat or keep food down due to everything tasting like its rotting. Its so bad as soon as I try and eat I get nauseous and dizzy and cant eat anymore. Ent

Balance disorder, Muscular weakness and Peripheral swelling

2.19.2021 – Increased pain in joints in shoulder and knees and left hip joint

4.4.2021 – Severe pain in joints , chills, equilibrium off

4.11.2021 – pain in legs and shoulder and legs feel like they are going to buckle when walking

5.27.2021 – Severe pain in legs joints , knees, elbows, shoulder joints, lower legs swell, my legs ache painfully at night even to the point that it awakens me out of my sleep my gait is wobbly sometimes now, my hands hurt sometimes now I didnt have this befo

2.28.2022 – Shoulder pain in both arms

Toothache, Hypersomnia and Night sweats

4.24.2021 – Last night was very tired and went to bed early.

5.7.2021 – My shoulder near the injection site got really tender. It hurt for a couple of days. Actually it felt like it was sore in the joint.

5.23.2021 – I actually wanted to say this yesterday but passed this chance accidentally. The day of injection it did not hurt at all until about 4 or 5 hours later when it was hurting to even move my arm at all. I could not lift my arm without much pain. I took ibuprofen and it was much better by yesterday morning. Today it is better still but arm is still a little sore.

5.24.2021 – The arm pain has pretty much vanished

5.26.2021 – During the night last night I had 2 separate instances of waking because of a cold sweat over my entire body. I was actually wet from head to toe.

5.28.2021 – Also dizziness and lack of appetite

6.4.2021 – I had a couple of days that I stayed in bed because I just did not feel good. Had flu like symptoms chills, aches, loss of appetite. I slept a lot also.

5.21.2022 – Toothache

Neuropathy peripheral, Feeling hot and Injection site erythema

1.17.2021 – Left groin lymph swelling/tenderness

1.19.2021 – Just my feet were over heated and I had difficulty sleeping

1.30.2021 – Redness around the injection site about 1 week ago that has since resolved for the most part.

2.6.2021 – My peripheral neuropathy has flared to pain in one area of my foot w/no known trigger. No idea if its related, but just giving a full report.

8.14.2021 – I had a brief sore throat/fever/headache thing that lasted a few days in July. Tested negative for COVID-19

Pallor, Menopause and Nasal discomfort

2.22.2021 – Irritation in the back of my nose and throat. Plus a clogged ear.

2.23.2021 – Ear still clogged. Throat and nose are fine now. For past almost two days have been shaky/weak/jittery and have not gotten the color back in my face since onset of fever, extremely pale.

11.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes & sinus irritation

11.15.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

11.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes still

2.11.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on January 9th. My symptoms remained mild comparable to a "nasty cold".

7.16.2022 – Muscle cramping

7.19.2022 – *note symptoms are now mild; but for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shots I have been destroyed by it for the first at least two days (12-36 hours after shot). Can't keep doing this is side effects don't get better. I'm done.

7.20.2022 – "Spotting" even though I've already gone through menopause

Bradykinesia, Night sweats and Nasal congestion

2.20.2021 – Muscle ache only at the site of the injection

3.17.2021 – Could be due to a short nights sleep. More tired then fatigued.

4.10.2021 – One night of sweats two weeks after my second shot.

10.24.2022 – I rapid tested for Covid-19 and came back positive on Friday, October 21, 2022. I was slower performing my routine for a couple of days but by Monday am feeling more up to speed although not at 100%.

10.31.2022 – Continued nasal congestion. Clearing slowly.

Irritable bowel syndrome, Flushing and Gastrointestinal disorder

12.30.2020 – A little lightheaded after the 15 min waiting period that went away after a couple of min.

1.25.2021 – Face and neck get flushed and red several times a day

1.26.2021 – Sudden flushing/redness of face & neck. Happens several times a day and lasts a min or two typically.

1.27.2021 – Sudden flushing of face/neck that happens several times a day and dissipates after a minute or two.

4.21.2021 – One month of multiple mouth sores/canker type sores. I get canker sores occasionally but Ive never had that many sores at once for so long.

10.28.2022 – Stomach issues last 24 hrs- I have IBS which flares up occasionally so I think that's what it is.

Anovulatory cycle, Nightmare and Intermenstrual bleeding

4.10.2021 – I didn't get enough sleep, but it's not the vaccine's fault at ALL.

4.11.2021 – Headache is probably sleeping badly/broken sleep.

4.12.2021 – All fatigue traced to phones ringing TOO EARLY uuuugh.

4.22.2021 – So: I started my period the day of my shot, April 8. It was a little unusually heavy but not out of line. It seems to have been an anovulatory cycle, as I started spotting 2 days ago & have started another period today, it seems.

5.6.2021 – I had Sore Arm for 2 days after the shot. It's past 2 days now.

5.7.2021 – Also an annoying nightmare. It & headache may be bed-related.

5.8.2021 – Definitely starting an early period. Pretty sure Pfizer can trigger menstrual weirdness.

5.1.2022 – I'm "didn't get enough sleep" tired, but probably not more than that.

5.2.2022 – Cat will not shut up & is waking me up so that's why I'm tired.

5.3.2022 – Fury at current lying scotus judges. This isn't the shot's fault.

5.6.2022 – My kid has insomnia and my cat starts yelling early and is so loud. (I'm tired for good reason.)

9.9.2022 – Last night I had HORRIBLE chills and annoying general muscle aches.

9.10.2022 – I'm tired, but this is PROBABLY because the cat started yelling and yelling early AGAIN. Confounding factor.

9.11.2022 – The cat continues to confound fatigue by yelling when I want to be sleeping.

9.12.2022 – Fresh blood spotting even though it's not been many days since my period ended.

Oral mucosal eruption, Rash and Diarrhea

1.17.2021 – Ive been on steroids for two days because of the rash- oral and topical and Vistaril. That is why the rash is gone. In person, at my dr office on Friday.

1.18.2021 – Still on steroids- oral and topical to treat rash.

1.19.2021 – Last day of steroids

2.3.2021 – Rash came back across my chest and on my neck

3.19.2021 – Diarrhea, nausea

4.9.2021 – Low grade temp one day, diarrhea once a day for the last 4 days

5.28.2021 – Weird achy feelings today all over in various parts of my body

2.26.2022 – Covid twice

Cardiac murmur, Cardiac flutter and Dysphonia

7.10.2021 – Mild scratchy throat and hoarse voice.

7.11.2021 – Off and on pounding heart accompanied by very brief buzzing sensation or woozy feeling.

7.12.2021 – Day two of off and on pounding heart accompanied by very brief buzzing sensation or woozy feeling.

7.13.2021 – Off and on pounding heart accompanied by very brief buzzing sensation or woozy feeling, occurring with less frequency today compared to prior two days.

7.14.2021 – Pounding heart accompanied by buzzing sensation or woozy feeling is now on a constant basis albeit slightly less intense.

7.15.2021 – Same as yesterday...constantly pounding heart accompanied by buzzing sensation or woozy feeling.

7.16.2021 – Continuation of constantly pounding heart accompanied by buzzing sensation or woozy feeling.

Food allergy, Colitis and Myocardial infarction

1.5.2022 – Rx colitis 1/5/22. Admitted to hospital.

1.12.2022 – Colitis, Atrial fibrillation, asthma exacerbation. Hospitalized 1/5/22-1/12/22. Reaction to bad oyster. Covid tests (3) negative

1.19.2022 – Discharge from hospital 1/12/22. Dx colitis, atrial fibrillation, asthma exacerbation No covid or vaccine related illnesses

6.10.2022 – Shingles

8.12.2022 – Bilateral leg swelling. Had started on new bp medication (valsartan). Saw cardiologist, d/c medication. Diuretics started Saw cardiologist

9.9.2022 – Asthma exacerbation, lower leg/foot edema Admitted to hospital 9/8/22. Cardiologist- no heart failure, Pulmonologist- working to identify reason for problems. Covid Pcr negative.

10.28.2022 – 10/2 - fever to 103.6, demand myocardial infarction. Fever determined to be viral. Hospitalization for 10 days. Acute rehab for 17 days