Their Stories

Stress, Balance disorder and Hypertension

2.18.2021 – Slightly off balance

2.19.2021 – Feeling off balance and running high blood pressure which I dont normally have

2.20.2021 – Balance was off but is better. I forgot that I had eaten salty things night befor so that was why blood pressure was high. Blood pressure is good today.

2.22.2021 – Much better today

8.18.2021 – Blood pressure running high. Am now on medication. Stress and diet appear to be major factors. Regular doctor visit

2.17.2022 – Now on blood pressure meds. Doing well.

Dyspnea, Chills and Nasopharyngitis

6.8.2021 – I dont know if its related st all, but I have noticed a slight breathlessness at the top of my stairs that I have never noticed before. My shots were in Feb, and the slight shortness of breath has been in the last 3-4 weeks. Its also sporadi

9.9.2021 – Cold symptoms, runny nose on one side. Mild chills, no fever. No cough. Husband had the same symptoms, more intense, with cough. Negative rapid covid test, two days apart.

Psychiatric symptom, Secretion discharge and Depression

3.8.2021 – Some tenderness around lymph nodes near my armpits today.

3.23.2021 – Some diarrhea two days ago. Today, chills and extreme hot flashes. They could have been Menopause but were so intense. My stomach didnt feel great, and I had less appetite. Have also been waking up at a.m. the past two days. Related? Shrug.

6.29.2021 – Depression! I was gloomy, unmotivated, angry, and had trouble gettings done. My disappointment when I didn't get a part I wanted in a local play was much bigger than normal. I felt extremely lonely and even had slightly suicidal thoughts one day.

10.1.2021 – I have a cold. Congestion/mucus. Occassionally I sneeze or cough to loosen mucus, then blow it out. No other symptoms at all.

Autoimmune disorder, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Joint swelling

4.20.2021 – Arthritis flare up. Swelling of 20+ yr old ankle injury and finger joints. Extreme fatigue.

4.27.2021 – Likely arthritis based symptoms.

4.29.2021 – Arthritis flare

5.6.2021 – Swelling in hands and feet. Taking water pill and tests to find out why.

7.22.2021 – Tingling in feet and hands. Testing for RA in future doc appointment planned.

10.21.2021 – Positive autoimmune blood test. Going to reumatologist for full diagnosis and pain control.

1.19.2022 – Swelling and irritation of ankle. Old break, and autoimmune issue still undiagnosed Podiatrist

Seasonal allergy, Paresthesia oral and Hypoesthesia

4.7.2021 – Facial tingling-just realized this has been mildly happening since getting the vaccine. Lips/cheeks. Very mild.

4.12.2021 – Re:joint pain: was quit bad on Saturday/Sunday but attributed to normal issues. Now that its gotten better, I think it might have been the vaccine. Not sure but its very much better today.

4.26.2021 – Congestion, HOWEVER it could be because of pollen/general seasonal allergies (new to me as an adult) or working in the garden (a bit dusty). Reporting out of abundance of caution. I feel better today.

5.4.2021 – Sore throat (mild). Left cheek feels like Ive had novicane-feels thick

5.24.2021 – Joint pain/inflammation especially knees. For context, I have had ACL surgery on both -left in 1999 right in 2011. Was experiencing some pain prior to jabs but not this much.

11.23.2021 – It has been 11 days since I got the booster. I was a bit "off" for about a day and a half but otherwise have felt fine. Thank you for doing this research. It is important!

11.12.2022 – I tested positive for COVID-19 on June 11,2022. I also attempted to get assistance from the local health clinic but it was confusing. The person on the phone kept asking if it was urgent. For me, it was but I wasn't sure if it was from a medical point of view. No help so I waited until Monday am.

Limb discomfort, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

12.5.2021 – Slight dizziness, intermittent for the first 4 hours post shot today

12.6.2021 – Swelling and pain adjacent to left axilla, near bra strap where it meets the bra cup.

12.7.2021 – Left axilla swollen lymph nodes and pain

12.8.2021 – Painful swollen lymph nodes under my left arm

12.9.2021 – Continued pain and swollen under left arm lymph nodes

12.10.2021 – Left underarm lymph node swelling and pain not improving

12.11.2021 – Improving swollen lymph nodes under left axilla, pain also improving at this site

1.16.2022 – Left under arm with intermittent shooting stabbing pains.. lymph nodes not as enlarged but painful

10.25.2022 – Left Axillary pain.. moderate pain, worse than yesterday

10.26.2022 – Left Axillary lymph nodes swelling and pain

10.27.2022 – Pain in left Axillary and swollen lymph nodes under my stem (Axilla) same arm as injection site

10.29.2022 – Continued under arm pain, swollen lymph nodes in arm that received the vaccine

10.30.2022 – Still have underarm pain and swollen lymph nodes, same arm as injection was

Poor peripheral circulation, Plantar fasciitis and Abdominal pain lower

2.28.2021 – Sweating cold shaking

3.3.2021 – Coughing

3.4.2021 – Tenderness shot arm armpit. Swollen lymph node? Probably started day after shot.

3.5.2021 – Cough phlegm

8.29.2021 – March 2021 just after 2nd shot developed severe planter fasciitis in left foot. No obvious cause other than inflammation caused by Moderna. Primary Care and Podiatrist visits

10.31.2021 – Severe shaking, very cold, high fever last 20 hour, fatigue, in bed 15 hours, dozed occasionally, no food just liquids, very thirsty.

11.1.2021 – Fever 100-101.3 10pm Saturday to 10pm Sunday. Bad 24 hours. No friends or relatives experienced this. Same misery as shot #2

11.3.2021 – Noticed poor circulation and discoloration in toes the last two days

11.6.2021 – Not looking forward to the fourth shot

11.27.2021 – Pain lower right abdomen.

12.4.2021 – Very painful Shingles attack. Probably triggered by Moderna third booster shot.

5.2.2022 – Developed eczema for the first time ever. Suspect this is a result of damage to my immune system by the Covid vaccine.

Pulmonary pain, Joint swelling and Blood pressure increased

10.24.2021 – Chest tighteness. Breathing takes a bit more effort than usual.

10.25.2021 – Chest pain. I'm not sure if it's my lungs, but I think it's deeper than my muscles. Maybe my lungs. It feels really sore. It takes more effort than usual to take a full breath

11.8.2021 – I had a headache and insomnia 2 nights in a row this week where I couldn't sleep the entire night. This has never happened to me before. Also, the tightness of breathing seems to come back every now and then. I had it this morning but it went away.

11.15.2021 – I have had insomnia for the past 3 days straight. There is a terrible taste in my mouth. My joints in hands and feet feel itchy and swollen. Bad headaches. Elevated blood pressure (around 145/95), elevated resting pulse (around 100).

Abscess limb, Internal hemorrhage and Staphylococcal infection

2.2.2021 – Rash on face

2.16.2021 – Abscess on left upper thigh swollen leg with heat the Hard walk

2.25.2021 – Stiffness in my neck

2.26.2021 – No

3.5.2021 – Extremely tired get winded easily and sleep a lot

3.19.2021 – No energy low blood pressure sleep all the time

3.26.2021 – Miserable week feverish and nauseous

4.2.2021 – Went to (b)(6) by ambulance for internal bleeding but they didn't know from where so I need to get in touch with my primary care physician to set up other tests whether or not it's related unknown

5.24.2021 – Cellulitis staph infection in leg

Angina pectoris, Arrhythmia and Heart rate increased

6.12.2021 – Pain in heart area, palpitations and rapid beating Received ekg. Normal. Dr thinks likely jab related side effect

6.13.2021 – Heart pain, weird rhythm and pounding on any small exertion like walking up stairs

6.14.2021 – Heart pain improving. Still heart pounding with exertion

6.28.2021 – As I keep telling you, my 12 year old son has suffered from palpitations and random chest pain since 3 days post shot. Received eg s and blood tests, waiting to see cardiologist. Does anyone actually ready these? Im assuming not

Hypertension, Rhinorrhea and COVID-19

3.4.2021 – Mild runny nose

7.4.2021 – My blood pressure was very high one month after my vaccination. It went up to 202/104. That was unheard of for my BP history. I am taking some medication and its normal. Personally, I feel like it wa vaccine related.

6.16.2022 – I currently have COVID. My symptoms are very mild. I thought my allergies were really acting up but tested before returning to work after 2 days off. I had tested negative 3 days earlier.

Trigger points, Angiopathy and Defecation urgency

3.29.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth, started right after injection, starting to fade now.

3.30.2021 – GI cramping, some urgency but only slightly loose bowels

4.1.2021 – Fatigue from lack of sleep most likely. Aches and headaches from pre-existing conditions almost certainly now.

4.2.2021 – Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and fibromyalgia

4.19.2021 – Severe addominal cramping & leg swelling. Went to ER on PCP advice, CLOT RULED OUT. Sx likely due to pre-existing vascular issues. F/u with vasc surgery scheduled for early next month.

5.8.2021 – Chronic venous insufficiency dx'd worse bilaterally; possible CSF leak

6.26.2021 – Silent GERD - imaging confirmed. Pre-existing, just has gotten much worse, likely due to known connective tissue disorder.

9.25.2021 – Unrelated to COVID. Mechanical GERD 2° to surgery in 2019.

12.10.2021 – Sinus infection from changing weather conditions

2.4.2022 – Sinus pressure and congestion, post-nasal drip, scratchy throat from drainage, fatigue. * Exposure to 2 COVID+ people this week - spouse & in-law, spouse residing with me. My test was negative, but told to presume positive even w/o sx due to spouse.

10.10.2022 – Dizziness, stiffness in injection site muscle

10.11.2022 – Dizziness, sudden sweating upon movement

10.16.2022 – Nasal congestion - seasonal allergy symptoms

11.21.2022 – Increased pain & trigger points in lateral intracoastal muscles. Reg. Pain management appointment w/x-rays

Influenza like illness, Pruritus and Rash

2.10.2021 – Diarrhea for a few hours

2.23.2021 – I got a rash on my chest the dat I got my 2nd vaccine. Lasted a few hours. I got a similar rash 3 days after 1st vaccine. That one was itchy and lasted one day. Both shots I got red warm 3x3 patch travel 5 inches down injected arm. Itchy on off with 2nd

10.25.2021 – I got my shot 3 days ago and felt flu like symptoms for about 48 hours. Achy chills fatigue. Sore arm light headed. All better now

5.15.2022 – I got the shot 10 days ag and felt achy and tired for 48 hours and a bit light headed. Arm was a bit sore.

Stress, Viral infection and Asthma

1.20.2021 – Worsening of chronic headaches yesterday and today but I doubt this is related to the vaccine. More likely stress related.

2.11.2021 – Headache but this may be a part of my chronic migraines

6.21.2022 – Cough but likely not from the shot

7.14.2022 – COVID - tested positive by rapid antigen today. Symptoms started yesterday with cough, sneeze, runny nose, slight headache. No fever. Got Paxlovid.

9.17.2022 – COVID in July 2022. Cough runny nose sneeze fatigue dizziness

Transient ischemic attack, Injection site nodule and Skin discoloration

3.31.2021 – I have a very hard knot about 3 1/2 to 4 inches under the red hot swollen spot on my arm at the injection site I am allergic to many medications so when it got larger each day for four days after injection I called the PCP and they asked me to come in.

4.1.2021 – Injection site is very very warm and has gotten much larger today. It has progressively grown over the past six days.

4.9.2021 – I have developed a very bad UTI.My Covid arm is still discolored and still a little swollen. It itches more now than before. It is not as hot as it was before.

9.24.2021 – I have had two TIA,s and was hospitalized for them both. The reaction I had to the covid shot where my arm was read and swollen and itched all the way around my left arm was the arm that both TIAs affected. Coincident.? Not sure if its relate

1.21.2022 – Vomited once and had the worst diarrhea I have ever had got 6 straight days. Nausea temp and diarrhea. Wound up at (b)(6) emergency room. They gave me fluids and meds for nausea and diarrhea did a Covid test and flu test both of which were negative.

4.22.2022 – I had covid in February. Two visits to my regular primary care doctor.

Pulmonary mass, Nodule and Mobility decreased

3.16.2021 – l just recovered from covid in February

3.18.2021 – Wanted to let you know i ended up in ER Tuesday night with SOB, temp of 102 and chest pressure.

3.19.2021 – Should i still get tbe 2nd dose since I've had covid and such a strong reaction to the 1st shot

3.21.2021 – Is anybody ever gonna call me about the significant response i had to the first shot?

4.12.2021 – hope I don't end up in the ER again

5.3.2021 – I have a lung nodule that has grown 2.5 mm since last year. Could inflammation from the vaccine or my bout with Covid in February contribute this increase in the size of the nodule. It has been stable sine 2015

5.10.2021 – So do you think the vaccine may the nodule grow in my lung, or could it have been Covid i got while waiting on vaccine. Still waiting on a response from you

5.17.2021 – Still haven't got an answer about the nodule growing 2.5 mm

4.12.2022 – Severe low back pain that has kept me in bed for past 2 weeks

Eczema, Rash pruritic and Pruritus

4.4.2021 – I started menstruating yesterday.

4.5.2021 – Forgot to mention that I have eczema and the shoulder is frequent site for itching already. I have been more itchy as a whole since I took the vaccine, though. Finished menstruating and symptoms still persist.

4.6.2021 – The rash is more from my eczema, but I have been moderately more itchy than usual after taking the vaccine.

4.7.2021 – Higher itchiness than normal, even with eczema, but it has lessened a bit.

4.8.2021 – Itchyness has gone down to negligible abnormal levels.

Analgesic drug level, Pyrexia and Fatigue

2.11.2021 – Yesterday my temperature went up to 104.7 I had to bring down my temperature with rubbing alcohol and Tylenol wasn't sure if taking Tylenol was the right thing to do since I couldn't find any direct advice under those circumstances other than CDC saying Tylenol is not recommended

2.14.2021 – Felt better yesterday than today

2.16.2021 – It has been one week since my wife and I have received our second dose and we still have symptoms of malaise and fatigue

Influenza like illness, Throat irritation and Rash

4.6.2021 – Flue like symptoms, scratchy throat, little bit of a runny nose, a little achy, and tired.

10.30.2021 – You have me wrongly listed as having the first two vac shots as Moderna. Although when I signed up back in March and was sent to a site in (b)(6) CT to receive the first and second vax's I was given Pfizer rather than the Moderna I was originall.

10.29.2022 – After receiving the latest Moderna bivalent booster earlier this month my right arm (underside) broke out in a rash. My prior vaccines and boosters we all Pfizer.

Orthostatic hypertension, Bursitis and Skin burning sensation

2.11.2021 – I have CIDP abd have for 10 years. Advancing now to upper body am have Plasma Exchange Therapy every week for last 6 months. I am not sure this was present before shot, but on way hone noticed burning in skin at left leg to hip. Got hone and extremely red like an infection! Put Neosporin on it to see if gets better.

2.12.2021 – Redness inside skin like infection on groin area where left hip is in front of body. Painful to the touch. Gotten better today.

2.25.2021 – CIDP I have had worsened and feeling weak. Most likely from that not my shot. My right shoulder hurts but have arthritis so mostly due to that I guess.

10.28.2021 – Increase in conditions I have had before COVID came along. But orthostatic hypertension issues due to my CIDP Weakness, dizziness, etc.

12.30.2021 – Have occasional bad cough but no fever or sore throat. (b)(6) was diagnosed with pneumonia and had COVID test and today advised I tested positive for COVID. Go figure.

4.4.2022 – Bursitis of hip. In office

7.23.2022 – Already suffer extreme fatigue due to CIDP, but after the 2nd booster of yesterday I am totally exhausted also so tightness in chest and labored breathing.

Paranasal sinus discomfort, Dysgeusia and Throat irritation

2.19.2021 – Sore throat, stuffy nose, fever, cough. Had Covid test and tested negative Kids also had same symptoms and tested negative. I did have a fever for three days, while they only had a fever for 1.

3.1.2021 – My taste has been a little bit funny today and I have had a little less energy. I only drank a few cups of coffee before it Made me feel weird. I dont know how to describe it.

8.29.2021 – Fever, stuffy, runny nose, scratchy throat, headache Fever lasted for about three days. The first day I just wasnt feeling good and felt progressively worse as the day went on. Covid test came back inconclusive. It was the same symptoms as friends that I was around who tested positive.

2.28.2022 – Cold symptoms, cough, sinus pressure

Listless, Rhinalgia and Acne

3.4.2021 – Dry mouth

3.27.2021 – Ive had zits that wont go away my face swoll and when ii went down another woyld pop up. Now the inside of mt nose is getting sore. Im also having hot flashes. Exhausted

4.19.2021 – Sore throat, stiff neck,aches all over my body, tiredness, listlessness, joint pain, swellings, cant lift my arms over my head easily

4.22.2021 – Zits beside my lips. Put an antibiotic on left side it moved to the right corner. Can't sleep, thighs feel to heavy to lift my legs

4.29.2021 – Fever

Vestibular neuronitis, Dysstasia and Eye disorder

6.20.2021 – Loose stool

6.21.2021 – None

7.2.2021 – Problems after having colonoscopy. Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loose stool, weakness, sweating, not able to drink/eat, read, look, drugged sleeping,

7.9.2021 – Its almost 6 hours after the 2nd shot

7.10.2021 – Intermittent mild left lower abdominal pain lasted 13 hours, came and went, came on again intermittently and went away in 5 seconds

7.11.2021 – Pink rash, still feel hot at swollen arm

7.13.2021 – Very mild pain when pressing the site. Rash and itch resolved

7.14.2021 – Today I feel completely normal.

7.15.2021 – Feel normal now

7.16.2021 – Well now

1.9.2022 – 01/02/2022 Positive PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 Exposed on 12/29/2021 from eating with 2 colleagues who both tested positive on 12/29/2021. Started symptoms 12/30, night sweating, fatigue, runny nose, cough, congestion, fever 100.1 F, headache. Sad

7.9.2022 – Ambulance to Emergency Dept. Hospitalized for severe debilitating vertigo, vomiting, inability to stand up, open eyes from dizziness. Negative PCR test for SARS-CoV-2. Vestibular neuritis diagnosis per ENT specialist. No viral symptoms

Dysstasia, Gait disturbance and Arthralgia

4.26.2021 – BEFORE my second vaccination (around the 3rd week after the first injection) I had some unexplained pain in my right knee (injection was on left arm). It was difficult to get up from a sitting position, to use stairs, etc. It was painful just lying on a couch with legs straight out. A short while after that, the pain seemed to move to my right foot causing me to limp (it was difficult to walk normally). Both are a lot better, though I can still feel sensation in my right knee. I never associated this mysterious pain with the vaccine at all and I still have no idea if there is any connection. Just wanted to provide the information in case its at all relevant to the vaccine. Thank you!

Injection site mass, Thirst and Swelling

3.9.2021 – Still have a lump under skin and redness and warm skin at injection sight

3.16.2021 – My arm pit on my left was swollen and sore last week. Right now its just a little swollen and not sore anymore.

3.26.2021 – Really thirsty. Even though I am drinking a lot of water I cant seem to quench my thirst

3.27.2021 – My lymph nodes are swollen and tender/sore in my left armpit and around the immediate area of my injection site

3.28.2021 – Left armpit lymph nodes slightly swollen and a little tender

3.30.2021 – Lump at injection site and left underarm lymph nodes almost back to normal

Ear pruritus, Peripheral coldness and Toothache

3.7.2021 – I had definite unpleasant symptoms day of vaccine administration, the Friday and early Saturday AFTER #2 and on days 9-12 with the #1 vaccine which I would like to discuss if possible

3.18.2021 – Started having discomfort in my right clavicle and immediate surrounding area with movement and stretching. Received my #2 in my right arm

9.2.2021 – Past 4days feeling poorly and having diarrhea. Not able to associate it with any food eaten. No fever or respiratory symptoms

10.29.2021 – Both my hands yesterday were ice cold, now ok. My husband who got shot at same time had experienced weird cold hands

10.31.2021 – Not that I'm conscious of

11.3.2021 – Jaw and TEETH pain past 24 hrs down into my left neck area possibly glands

11.17.2021 – Itchy ALL OVER MY BODY without an obvious rash or likely reason for this complaint..previously had and still continue with discomfort with teeth and upper jaw

12.1.2021 – Not sure if reported last week, but experiencing intensely itchy skin without rash or redness all over body including face and ears

1.26.2022 – Itchy over upper body with obvious red rash on neck Have appointment with dermatologist that I couldn't get scheduled until tomorrow

10.27.2022 – Had Covid 9/6/22. And VERY SICK not requiring hospitalization Notified PCP who ordered the Pavlovix

Injection site muscle weakness, Injection site joint pain and Eructation

2.17.2021 – Slight discomfort in my left shoulder joint, which is the side where I got my shot.

2.18.2021 – Left shoulder joint feels a little sore and weak. Got the vaccine in the left arm.

2.22.2021 – A lot of intestinal gas X 2 days

2.24.2021 – Everything I eat seems to give me severe intestinal gas and burping.

4.14.2021 – A little stomach upset.

4.21.2021 – Some problems with digestion and fatigue. Some foods just don't seem to digest well and cause a lot of gas and stomach upset. I am better today.

3.10.2022 – I became ill with a viral illness about 6 weeks ago. I am fine now.

Paresthesia oral, Alopecia and Injection site pruritus

12.28.2020 – Lips, lower face and forearms tingled, numbness after vaccine.

1.11.2021 – Day 8 & 9 post vaccine, injection site was very itchy and a little red.

1.21.2021 – Woke up this morning with lymph node swelling and pain in my left arm pit, same side of injection.

1.22.2021 – Mild left armpit lymph node swelling /pain.

1.24.2021 – Felt dizzy and lightheaded today

1.14.2022 – A couple episodes of extreme dizziness, lasted about 12 hours each and were very debilitating. Got diaphoretic.

10.15.2022 – More hair loss than normal

Nasopharyngitis and Fatigue

1.8.2021 – Felt fatigueness and tired in the morning. However this afternoon I feel much better

2.5.2021 – Note: my vaccine dose on 02/02/21 was around.4ml out of .5ml. Student nurse took syringe out too soon, lost .1ml per nurse instructor supervising. I was told that the .4ml would be enough to be effective and another vaccine was not recommended

2.13.2021 – Cold Symptoms with body aches while asleep from early Saturday morning till mid day Saturday

Palatal swelling, Food allergy and Oral pain

2.16.2021 – Yesterday I ate just a handful of mixed nuts. I have never had a nut allergy but after only a handful the roof of my mouth swelled and felt hot. After a little while the swelling went down but today the roof of my mouth is very sore. Could this be related to a positive Covid test in mid January or the vaccine? Im very concerned about having the second shot after being sick and now this episode. I would like someone to call me.

2.17.2021 – I still have a sore roof of my mouth as previously reported.

2.18.2021 – The roof of my mouth is still sore but a little less today as reported earlier.

2.12.2022 – Aching all over my body and still my taste is off after 13 months. It got worse after my booster. Neck stiffness and muscle pain