Their Stories

Depression, Night sweats and Anxiety

3.17.2021 – Chest Congestion, fever doesnt break. Its been 4 days Had Covid test and flu and seen Primary

3.18.2021 – Racing heart then slows down. Today is day 5 with symptoms and nothing breaks the fever

3.19.2021 – Racing heart, bad anxiety, some depression

9.10.2021 – I had the booster shot. I got really sick. Chills, weak, vomit some, 102 fever I couldnt get to drop below 101 for 18 hours. Night sweats, headache and the jab spot was the sorest out of all the 3. Im ok today but still feel it. Not like 48hr a

9.13.2021 – Id like to be able to report correctly and this check isnt coming in on the days it should You cant wait a week to check someone

9.15.2021 – Have had these symptoms since booster on 9/8/2021

10.7.2021 – Fatigue bad. Anxiety is worse. That's all.

10.14.2021 – Why does it matter anymore. My whole shots are off on this app and no one has contacted me to fix this issue or speak about how sick I got compared to others and fever never broke. This vsafe is a joke

Insomnia and Fatigue

3.20.2021 – I cannot sleep, I am exhausted as Im up most of the night. On average I think I get 1-3 hours a night since the vaccine. Im very concerned and Ive taken 12mg melatonin for the past 2 nights with no avail.

3.26.2021 – I cannot sleep as I mentioned in my previous check in and no one has contacted me. Since 3/5/21 I have had on average 3 hours or so sleep. Doc prescribed sleep tabs. Not really effective as Im still most of night.

Cystitis, Nodule and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

4.14.2021 – We were rear ended coming home from the vaccination site, so it's possible the symptoms are d/t that and not the vaccine.

4.16.2021 – Last night the swelling got warm, but it was normal this am. Swelling is smaller but knottier. My husband and I are RNs and we are monitoring closely.

4.19.2021 – Its smaller but the swelling is harder and irregularly shaped. No signs or symptoms of infection present and I'm on celoxicib for osteoarthritis so pain isn't an issue. Im an RN with 10 years of wound care experience, so I'm keeping a close eye on it. My husband is a critical care RN and he keeps a close eye too.

4.20.2021 – Sore throat. Swelling is half the size as it was yesterday and is more of a knott than edema. More energy today. Sore throat may be allergies. Same for nausea. Continuing to monitor closely.

4.24.2021 – Hip pain, symmetrical.

5.10.2022 – sinus drainage and headache

5.17.2022 – cystitis

Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstrual disorder and Injection site warmth

3.30.2021 – Warmth and itching at injection site. And a raised red ring appeared around the injection site, and slowly went away over the course of about 72 hours. These symptoms occurred 15 days after first dose.

4.13.2021 – The day after my 2nd shot I was quite ill with chills, fever (100.5), fatigue, and lightheadedness all mild.

4.23.2021 – While it seemed my menstrual cycle was back on track, Im now experiencing pre-menstrual symptoms and spotting in the middle of my cycle.

Blood pressure systolic increased, Allergy to arthropod bite and Bradycardia

3.28.2021 – Inflammation along medial arch of right foot

6.24.2021 – Rash on forearm, likely infection from puppy scratch

9.23.2021 – Dramatic reactions to insect bites - extreme inflammation.

10.10.2021 – Sore throat Friday, Saturday & Sunday. No temperature elevation. Triage: advised to get Covid test

9.28.2022 – Palpitations & Atrial Fibrillation episode 8/07-8/09. (On 8/03 healthy weight, total cholesterol 122, normal glucose). Despite healthy weight, daily exercise (1-2 hours), and good hydration, systolic bp ranging 125-184. Bradycardia.

Extrasystoles, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Musculoskeletal chest pain

4.7.2021 – Muscle cramping for first 48 hrs; still have muscle aches and arm pain

5.17.2021 – The normal joint pains I deal with have worsened. I have fatigue.

7.5.2021 – My spinal stenosis has radiated out to my shoulder and arm.Leaves me with a lot of pain. Not sure if vaccine led to it but its happening either way.

12.13.2021 – Post Nasal drip; discomfort in throat

12.15.2021 – Chest pain feels muscular center of chest; underarm sore where I got the shot

9.29.2022 – Abdominal cramps like menstrual cramps; hot and sweating for an hour followed by really cold

10.12.2022 – Heart racing and skipping beats

Hemorrhage urinary tract, Blood urine and Lactation insufficiency

11.1.2021 – Metallic taste, pins and needles in legs

11.3.2021 – Severe jaw pain - cannot swallow food or beverages without lots of pain. I am also breastfeeding and have noticed my son has been very grumpy, not sleeping, and has had GI issues including diarrhea and vomiting

11.4.2021 – Jaw pain

11.13.2021 – Significant decrease in breast milk for breastfeeding, increased chills, increased fever

11.20.2021 – Metal taste

11.21.2021 – Jaw pain, difficulty swallowing, metal taste

11.22.2021 – Breastfeeding - decrease in milk supply, enlarged lymph nodes, jaw pain, metal taste

11.25.2021 – Breastfeeding - decrease in milk supply

11.26.2021 – Bleeding when urinating, Very large blood clots in urine

11.28.2021 – Blood clots in urine

12.28.2021 – Fever, chills, body aches that have been consistent since I got the vaccine. Tested for covid multiple times and am always covid negative.

Feeling cold, Injection site swelling and Chest pain

1.28.2021 – My right arm around the injection sight and up to my shoulder are a little sore.

1.29.2021 – Late yesterday, after my v-check in, I felt tired and achy. I also felt very cold. I took two Advil, which really helped a lot. I took two more Advil at bedtime.Today I feel perfectly fine.

3.18.2021 – Intermittent, mild chills.Feeling off and fatigued.Chest pain.

10.25.2021 – Symptoms were mostly on October 23rd, the day after my booster.

11.5.2021 – The site of the injection is still a little swollen and sore. I thought it would be back to normal by now.

11.19.2021 – Sore throat snd fatigue

Deafness, Dry eye and Balance disorder

3.19.2021 – Rt ear feels hearing loss or blockage, not happened before.

11.29.2021 – Swollen feet for few days. Probably not booster related.

12.7.2021 – Dry eyes. Using eye drops.

1.25.2022 – Arthritis worse in left hand and wrist. Tired all the time. Don't know if vaccine/booster related.

4.27.2022 – Decreased balance standing. Need use of a cane just in case loose balance when out of home. And arthritis in mobility increased. Need to be more active and exercise.

12.12.2022 – Joint pain in wrists increased fro arthritis

Pre-existing condition improved, Abnormal sensation in eye and Therapeutic response unexpected

3.26.2021 – Common cold... stuffy, aches, fatigue. But it was only for a few days and now Im fine

4.5.2021 – Swelling is not around injection site, but around the bicep of that arm

4.6.2021 – So, my optometrist is mystified, but after my 102 fever, my eyes have corrected to not needing contacts

12.20.2021 – I think I have a cold. Stuffy, sinus pressure, hot dry eyes, etc

4.21.2022 – Sweats

12.9.2022 – I caught a cold/sinus infection? it was not COVID. Was in bed for 5 days? still lingering after 2 weeks.

Anemia, Dyspnea and Nasal congestion

10.1.2021 – Slight dry cough

10.2.2021 – Coughing, sore throat, stuffy nose Phone call

10.3.2021 – Coughing, stuffy nose, sore throat

10.4.2021 – Cough, swollen glands, sore throat, blowing nose

10.5.2021 – Cough, swollen glands, stuffy nose, sore throat

10.6.2021 – Swollen glands, cough, congestion, sore throats

10.7.2021 – Cough, stuffy nose, swollen glands

10.8.2021 – Stuffy nose, coughing, sore throat, swollen glands

6.22.2022 – Slight cough, tightness breathing

6.23.2022 – Cough - weird shortness of breath sort of

9.21.2022 – Anemia

Muscle fatigue, Injection site nodule and Injection site reaction

3.18.2021 – My arm is just sore to the touch around the area of the shot, with occasional thrubing at and around the injectiono site. Sweeling in now just a tiny knot at the injection site. Over all, I have not had any major site effects with Mederna Vaccine shot #1. Second shot scheduled for April 16, 2021

4.17.2021 – Minor pain to touch at and around injection area

4.19.2021 – Still mildly sore to the touch

7.13.2021 – Shortness of breath

5.6.2022 – The muscle at and around the injection site is fatigued/sore.

Polycystic ovaries, Hangover and Ophthalmic migraine

4.2.2021 – I think its probably allergies but Im dealing with a bit of post-nasal and tickles in my throat today

4.3.2021 – I did get my period and I have PCOS I think its interesting to note

4.12.2021 – I had an ophthalmic migraine last week, it was terrible.

5.3.2021 – I totally missed the whole first week after my second vaccination. For the first two days I had a headache and body aches, I was in bed resting but it was not nearly as bad as after my first dose!! I also had COVID March 2020, so thats important!

5.27.2021 – This week I had a really strange stomach situation with diarrhea. I thought it was worth mentioning even if it is not consistent with the vaccine reactions. I have also been waking up feeling totally hung over even when Ive had nothing to drink.

7.29.2021 – I had migraines for several days (almost a week) starting two weeks ago.

Eructation, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Ageusia

3.28.2021 – No taste, drank a glass of pickle juice went down like water. Stomach ache after I drank it only affect.

3.31.2021 – I dont know if related, but since this weekend I have had acid reflux pretty bad. I could just cough or burp and get a lot of acid in my throat. Again I didnt say anything cause not sure its related.

5.9.2021 – Nausea comes in wave some times I puke some time just feel like I will. Also in last week had 4 or 5 days of diarrhea.

5.14.2021 – Last week, three or four days I had waves nausea. I would be fine then all the sudden almost puking.

Abdominal distension, Menstrual disorder and Menstruation irregular

5.16.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes on injection side of the body

5.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on injection side

6.13.2021 – Inflammation. Hormonal imbalance possible. Since first shot my menstrual cycle has been all over the place. Swollen lymph nodes and severe bloating. Not sure if its related to the shots but there are no other obvious factors I can see.

8.18.2021 – Between the first and second shot I had pretty severe swelling in my left armpit/lymph area. I also experienced general inflammation all over, including hands and feet. I had a random period mid cycle that lasted almost 3 weeks.

Injection, Facial paresis and Therapeutic response unexpected

2.18.2021 – I am having this numb feeling on my right cheek. Intermittent tingling on the right cheek.

2.19.2021 – Developed Bells palsy. Took pictures and a video. Believe it was from first covid shot. I got a decadron shot and started steroids today.

2.20.2021 – Still have residual facial weakness on right side. Continuing daily prednisone

2.21.2021 – Residual Bells palsy-improving

4.2.2021 – I have been getting muscle cramps in my feet every night bilaterally

Mucous stools, Pelvic pain and Eye pain

2.18.2021 – I felt slightly achy in my eye muscles, but it is mostly better.

2.21.2021 – Yesterday I was tired and sleepy. I awoke yesterday with lower back and pelvic aches, both upper arms and knees were also aching. I basically just wanted to stay in bed. I had loose stools today, but maybe it was from eating a bag of " smart sweets ".

2.25.2021 – I get sleepy earlier than usual since the time that I received the vaccine.

3.13.2021 – Mucous in my stool for several days now.

9.16.2021 – Abdominal discomfort/ brief painful spasms

Tenderness, Night sweats and Injection site pain

1.14.2021 – Some soreness at the injection site. Calling it “pain” would be an overstatement. :)

1.15.2021 – Some mild soreness at injection site but not causing significant discomfort.

1.17.2021 – Mild soreness at injection site day 1 & 2 following vaccination. Soreness today is less than previous 2 days.

1.18.2021 – Small amount of soreness at the injection site if I apply pressure to the area.

2.11.2021 – On Feb 10th in the morning I felt slightly fatigued. On the evening one overnight from Feb 10 to Feb 11th I ran a low fever and had chills. I do. It know exactly temp. I bundled up in extra clothing and blankets. I took a couple of Advil and woke up in the middle of the night sweaty. When I woke up at 6am this morning on Feb 11th I felt better and have felt good all day.

Crohn's disease, Thirst and Dry mouth

5.4.2021 – Dry mouth because Im thirstybut maybe that was anxiety over getting a shot?

5.5.2021 – I have Crohns so its hard to say with diarrhea. Also right after the injection of the vaccine yesterday I had a metallic bad taste in my mouth for about an hour. And last night after I checked into vaccines safe I got really really tired and went to bed very early!

5.11.2021 – I have Crohns disease so this is fairly typical however I was not experiencing these symptoms before my vaccine

1.14.2022 – Lower back/hip pain

4.15.2022 – I tested positive for COVID-19 and developed symptoms of COVID -19

Respiratory tract infection bacterial, Cellulitis and Sinusitis

4.19.2021 – Got cellulitis 3 days after 2nd shot Regular doctor visit and prescribed clindamycin

5.17.2021 – Felt like I was coming down with a cold or allergy. I rested and it went away.

7.12.2021 – Sinus infection. It is beginning to clear up. Have had symptoms several times since last check in.

4.12.2022 – Bacterial infection in lungs. Was put on medication.Took home test for covid. Was negative. Second booster was given Dec 13, 2021. Rash on arm. Took over 1 week to go away. Felt tired 1 day later. Arm a bit sore.

Influenza like illness, Decreased appetite and Nausea

4.1.2021 – My upper left arm at the injection site became very sore several days ago. It had been fine & is slightly better today. I also felt vague flu-like symptoms, which went away in two days. Puzzling: my 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine was 4 weeks today

4.17.2021 – Thursday night (4/15) violent nausea began. This continued about every 40 minutes until 7:30 Friday morning (4/16). I slept most of the day Friday, not eating anything. Today (4/17) I am better. Likely this is food poisoning, but I want to report it.

Muscle fatigue, Nodule and Sinus headache

4.8.2021 – Arm hurts near injection Feels like I worked out and have fatigued muscle I have a horrible sinus headache today can be unrelated but i feel like I have allergies. Some chills

6.6.2021 – Headache possibly sinus related

10.22.2021 – Right hand Thumb joint and ring finger joints painful Nodule in thumb joint . Physical therapist and appointment in November with orthopedic

4.22.2022 – My right hand is stiff comes and goes it might be coincidence but it developed after the first vaccine. I had some cortisone injections helped

Heart rate irregular, Swelling and Edema peripheral

4.21.2021 – I experienced significant swelling in my left armpit 3 days after my second dose. I received the vaccine shot in my left arm. It appeared to be swollen a lymph node. The swelling moved into my upper left chest. The swelling went down after 5 days.

5.3.2021 – I am experience some slight pain in my left chest area around my heart. It is slight but it started after my second dose of the covid vaccine. There is still some minor swelling of my left upper chest.

5.6.2021 – The swelling of my left armpit and chest has subsided but is still noticeable. It is not painful but it does cause me to worry.

5.12.2021 – I can feel my heart beating more now than before my vaccination. Especially when I try to sleep.

5.21.2021 – My heart beat has been faster and heavier sometimes in the last few weeks. Especially when I am going to bed. It started about 3 weeks after getting the vaccine.

7.7.2021 – Heart thumping. Heavy beating of my heart. Going for stress test and cardio echo test next week.

Neck pain, Arthralgia and Pyrexia

2.8.2021 – Neck pains. Since Wednesday some days severe and then mild ,at this time it is severe. Cat scan of my neck

2.16.2021 – A severe pain in the back of my neck . Went to my Doctor got pain med. Had Cat scan of my neck

3.11.2021 – The day after Vaccine I had high Fever ,for two days 105.then 101, but kept taking Tylenol ,doing much better now.

3.24.2021 – I have I pain in the side of my neck that comes and goes mostly in the evenings

10.28.2021 – No

11.2.2021 – Around my neck

12.3.2021 – Pains along my shoulders

Menstruation irregular, Diarrhea and Nasopharyngitis

9.14.2021 – Ever since I got the shot, Ive had irregular periods. It could just be menopause (I am 48), but the change in my cycles happened suddenly, and it happened immediately after the second shot. Im not concerned about it, but felt I should report it

10.16.2022 – Had Covid In July: headache, fever, sore throat, runny nose In August: diarrhea and fever (Covid negative) Urgent care for diarrhea in August

11.1.2022 – Chiropractor

12.3.2022 – Cough, sore throat, runny nose

Sjogren's syndrome, Muscle swelling and Rheumatoid arthritis

1.6.2021 – Dizziness

1.7.2021 – Dizziness, lightheaded

1.9.2021 – Lightheaded

1.15.2021 – Intermittent momentary lightheaded feeling

1.27.2021 – Dizziness/lightheaded

1.28.2021 – Lightheadedness/vertigo

1.29.2021 – Intermittent wooziness/lightheadedness.

1.30.2021 – Dizziness/wooziness intermittently

1.31.2021 – Intermittent dizziness

3.8.2021 – Swollen supraclavical lymph node, fatigue, soreness. Ultrasound

4.28.2021 – Sore throat, fever, fatigue, headache.

11.25.2021 – Random dizziness for short periods

2.23.2022 – Dry eye syndrome

5.25.2022 – ?Sojgrens-dry eyes, dry mouth, muscle aches, swelling in hands/feet

11.24.2022 – Dry mouth & eyes, sore/swollen muscles and joints, palpitations and higher BP.

Quarantine, Mobility decreased and Somnolence

1.28.2021 – Yesterday day of injection slept a lot, opposite shoulder & arm ached a little

5.28.2021 – More fatigue since the shot to some extent

8.27.2021 – Pretty sure I got covid in mid June. Symptoms: fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, headache. In bed for 2 days, back to normal in 8 days, quarantined for 14 days after first day of illness. Too sick to get a test. Fine since. Taking precautions.

11.5.2021 – Redness is on the arm just below injection site.

11.6.2021 – Redness below injection is now very faint

11.8.2021 – Fatigue could partially be the weather is turning colder. Body is adjusting to winter.

4.18.2022 – Redness. Soreness at injection site 3 days after shot April 4, 2022, achy also same timeframe

Joint dislocation, Massage and Chiropractic

2.28.2021 – + dealing with chronic pain (normal condition).

3.1.2021 – None

3.2.2021 – Coughing more than usual

3.4.2021 – Pain flaring at surgery sites: left shoulder, lumbar back.

3.6.2021 – Sneezing, cough.

3.13.2021 – Forceful Sneezing, lower GI pain and upset, diarrhea, fatigue, pain flare-ups at old surgery sites, e.g. L Shoulder, Lumbar L4-L5 area.

3.22.2021 – Excessive Flatulence, Cough

3.24.2021 – Anxiety

3.25.2021 – No

4.5.2021 – Fatigue, excessive joint pain.

4.12.2021 – Depression, light sensitivity and diarrhea.

4.19.2021 – Prolonged GI tract upset and diarrhea.

4.26.2021 – Right side of lumbar|thoracic back: muscle spasms and rib(s) out of alignment. Chiropractic manipulation, heat treatment and massage.

5.3.2021 – Back muscle spasms, weakness in right leg and knee, ACL sprain (R leg), rib(s) out of alignment with spine

6.21.2021 – Assorted skin conditions. Undergoing treatment with Dermatologist. Office Visits

9.20.2021 – Tested POS for COVID-19, on 9/13/21.

10.1.2021 – Flare-ups: Old Bone Fractures

10.2.2021 – Chronic pain from replacement surgeries: L shoulder, lumbar spinal fusion

10.3.2021 – NONE

11.9.2021 – Weight gain, headaches and fatigue.

Lymphatic disorder, Lip pruritus and Skin reaction

11.24.2021 – Covid after vaccine notes 11 24 2021 Most stuff is like momentary & dwindling but not always lingering Warmth surge top of forehead Itchy sensation around lip & nose area--lasted quite a bit Lymphatic noticeable sensations & twinges Temporary mini e

11.26.2021 – Covid booster day2 notes No big pain at injection site Right elbow and both shoulders had some mild pain off & on Energy level was pretty good...slept a little more than normal Some mild head & neck pain Covid booster day3 notes Right elbow still

11.28.2021 – Yesterday and part of today the left side of my neck from my ear to collarbone was achy and not feeling right. Sometimes a little headache went with it. Left shoulder, left hip and right elbow sometimes achy also.

11.30.2021 – Allergy tests today. Unusual reaction. Dr after hours. Extended itching swelling redness & achiness in the test area. Rx steroid ointment & extra allergy meds. Wondering if it's spreading. Warm to touch. After hours personal phone call for recommendation

12.1.2021 – Left collarbone lymph swelling on waking. Might've been from allergy tests or not. Some rash was left from allergy tests. Felt really tired & achy after MRI. Took a nap.

12.8.2021 – Lymphatic swelling at left collarbone lasted 3 or 4 days going down a little each day. Right elbow has issues. Left shoulder, collarbone & neck still tense. Haven't made it to the chiropractor yet to see if that helps. More tired than usual.

1.6.2022 – The clavicular swelling is back again today. Might be worse than the first time 4 weeks after 1st Moderna vaccine. Still comes and goes and took a little longer break...maybe 10 days? More soreness around the area even when no swelling.

Hypersensitivity, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Sinusitis

4.19.2021 – Injection site is a little stiff.

10.15.2021 – My environmental allergies are worse this year. My employer would not allow me to come in to work as allergies share symptoms with COVID. I had a hard time getting a return to work note from a doctor, even being fully vaxed and having negative test.

4.16.2022 – I've had a head cold, but tested negative for COVID. My seasonal allergies this spring have been worse than in the past.

5.20.2022 – Allergy symptoms which result in sinus infections.

11.19.2022 – Sinus infection last week of September, tested negative for COVID.