Their Stories

Eye irritation, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

1.24.2021 – tired and sleepy, like not from vaccine

2.14.2021 – my eyes, in the past days, have a very very light irritation, on and off. I think it probably has nothing to do with the vaccine.

2.25.2021 – very tired

2.23.2022 – after eating out in restaurent without covid protection in Jan 4, 2022, a few days later, had 1. itch eyes, waterly eyes fir 10 days, 2. running nose for 19 day, then 3. diarrheal for one day 20 day later. now, recovered.

C-reactive protein increased, Malignant melanoma and Breast mass

2.21.2021 – slight nausea. redness face and chest but not at site. muscle pain at site went into right shoulderblade for awhile but has stopped. today slept 12 hours, very unusual for me. nothing too bad, but just fyi.

3.5.2021 – itchy rash on chest

3.19.2021 – R AXILLA PAIN AND SWELLING/swollen lymph nodes on same side as injection

3.20.2021 – Swelling under R axilla (shot side) decreasing. Was very swollen at injection site and under arm/lymph nodes originally/most of the week M-Th. could hardly put arm down all the way. used my Rx pain med and antihistamine all week to help, finally started going down Fri, almost gone today (Saturday). no rash at site and no fever so not infected. (RN trained) Did not happen at first dose but 10days after first shot, got an ascending and spreading severe itchy rash (have pix if u need) from breastbone up and up to oral/poss delayed anaphlyaxis, I have several allergies like latex etc, severe, cancer pt. Lasted about seven days. managed at home with Rx antihistamines (promethazine), Westcort cream and Rx pain med. that lasted until about three days before second dose. This time, just the extreme swelling at site and underarm. but nothing red/infected. Have had surgeries in both arms related to cancer so also not sure if its an anatomical disruption of trapped fluid etc. I di have lymphadema in opposite arm so poss there as well. otherwise fine.

3.21.2021 – prior axillary swelling on injection side 99% resolved

4.5.2021 – joint pain in R elbow same side as injection have had since the vaccine persists. wouldve expected it to be gone by now. sore arm gone, lymph nodes were majorly swollen there orig for a week but have receded. just elbow joint burning/pain persist

4.26.2021 – new melanoma and new lump/current CA pt so may be unrelated check in with oncology

10.7.2021 – right axillary swelling/pain x2d/booster mon symptoms tues/weds/thurs same side armpit lymph node area swelling, same thing happened at second shot/pfizer

10.8.2021 – CP last night w high pulse rate 100 resting, along w the same side axillary pain. seems somewhat better this morning no CP Less swelling pain I think its reducing no fever

10.9.2021 – Axillary swelling on same side persists, had hsCRP done level 38.5 and CompPro at 3, not sure if related/these are inflammatory labs. very high. will re test in two weeks. no issue at injection site itself. no CP. swelling pain seems a bit less.

10.10.2021 – rt axillary swelling less no CP no chills one week out tomoro

10.20.2021 – chest pain

1.3.2022 – immediately post pfizer booster with the usual ipsalateral lymph node swelling, hsCRP was done as part of a panel. it was 38 reflevel0-3. a month later follow up reading is backdown to 7, still elevated but not to the extreme level it was that week

10.13.2022 – a couple strange chest pain twinges fleeting

Osteoarthritis, Arthritis and Muscular weakness

3.24.2021 – Weakness in hand on injection side for 10 minutes

3.25.2021 – Muscle weakness (hand grip)

3.26.2021 – Breatjing heaviness like asthma or allergies are about to act up

3.28.2021 – Shortness of breath

4.21.2021 – The strength in one of my hands hasnt really come back fully--it's as if my arthritis worsened significantly (same side as site of injection)

4.30.2021 – Whether tied to vaccine or just coincidence, the strength and osteo arthritis in my hand on side of injection site has been bad since 3 hours after shot and it's not improved. It was never problematic like this before.

Discharge, Upper respiratory tract infection and Lethargy

5.7.2021 – Major drainage, minor sore throat from the drainage, fatigue and headaches

10.22.2021 – Experiencing more fatigue than normal

10.29.2021 – general fatigue/lethargy

12.24.2021 – Fatigue, flu/upper respiratory infection. Basically just not felt well. No fever though. Even a week later, after 10 days of taking an antibiotic, I still haven't felt good. Im answering yes to the question about my health possibly being worse after my my covid booster shot b/c I have been sickly since the last shot

Fluid retention, Amenorrhea and Asthma

2.16.2021 – I got a headache like someone was squeezing it. After a while it kind of popped and released.

3.9.2021 – Im experiencing shortness of breath. I do have asthma but it is controlled. Ive noticed since my second shot Ive had to us my inhaler several times a week to daily.

3.30.2021 – I continue to struggle with breathing. My asthma symptoms have deteriorated since my second shot. I have had to change my medication to a steroid base.

8.24.2021 – 2 weeks after my 2nd shot my period stopped for 5 months. I have also had Problems with retaining water for several months. Origin is unknown.

Joint injury, Cellulitis and Fall

3.29.2021 – Yes The nausea has been every day since the shot. Also the joint pain entered into my right hip where I had a total hip replacement. I had the shot at 9:10 am and by 2:00pm the hip pain became severe enough that I had a fall and injured my hip. Due to the pain entering in my hip I needed to see a chiropractor, physical therapist and the orthopedic dr.

5.29.2021 – Currently have cellulitis in lower left leg and on antibiotics. In clinic visit

6.5.2021 – Back spasms

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Pelvic pain and Poor quality sleep

1.30.2021 – Upper abdominal pain, mild nausea, bloating, fatigue all worsened. Doctor found no acute diagnosis in blood or ultrasound. Also experienced new redness and itching at injection site starting 9 days after the shot, lasting about 3 days.

2.6.2021 – Worsening of abdominal pain. Continuation of nausea and headaches.

2.14.2021 – Tachycardia, dizziness

2.18.2021 – Severe gas pain in abdomen

2.19.2021 – Intestinal gas

2.20.2021 – Heartburn, intestinal gas

2.27.2021 – Intermittent but very severe abdominal or pelvic pain. Since last check-in, also developed moderate headaches and mild chills. Also some muscle/joint aches.

3.6.2021 – Muscle aches, fatigue

3.21.2021 – Heart palpitations, poor sleep, gasiness

8.15.2021 – Diagnosed with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) with unclear origin but had symptoms during previous check ins

Breast cellulitis, Livedo reticularis and Trismus

2.6.2021 – Last night, I thought my throat was getting sore and both sides of my tongue, toward the back, were red and a little swollen. Symptoms were gone this morning and my tongue never got any more swollen.

2.7.2021 – The joint pain was specific to the jaw hinge on the left side of my face. It was very tender and difficult to open my mouth when so first awoke, but resolved itself quickly. I was not sleeping on that side of my face, if thats important.

2.8.2021 – The pain at the shot site is partially due to it being bruised. It is still warm to the touch but not red or swollen.

2.9.2021 – The nausea was actually for several hours last night. Neither ginger candies nor Sprite helped.

2.27.2021 – I was pretty dizzy this morning; not as much this afternoon. My neck is stiff.

3.2.2021 – I actually noticed what I am now calling a rash several days ago. It is very, very tiny red dots. Almost pinprick size. I didnt register it being a rash at first, but it has now gotten more prominent on both of my legs, and I noticed a few spots today on my arms.

3.3.2021 – Still have the rash. Doesnt seem to have gotten any worse.

3.4.2021 – Rash has not improved but hasnt gotten worse.

3.5.2021 – Rash still the same. Its like a mottling on my lower legs. No itching or pain.

2.26.2022 – Breast cancer, lumpectomy performed last November and undergoing chemotherapy now. Radiation will follow in April. Also had cellulitis in my breast post-surgery. Doctors visits with surgeon, oncologist and radiation oncologist.

Breast calcifications, Autoimmune thyroiditis and Breast mass

3.25.2021 – Continue to experience bilateral joint pain in joints not previously arthritic prior to vaccination. Including small joints of hands and feet and elbows. If continues after second dose on 4/2/2021 will seek care.

7.2.2021 – Suspected covid infection due to symptoms for 3 weeks in June including chest tightness, cough, fever. Urgent care ran rapid test, not pcr, and advised not covid. However, not sure I believe it. Went to major theme park without mask a few days prior

4.2.2022 – Hashimoto thyroiditis medication begun, developed hypertension and on medication, developed asthma and on medication, worsened psoriasis and arthritis

Retinal hemorrhage, Swelling and Erythema

10.19.2021 – Just don't feel 100%

10.20.2021 – The red door in the arm is twice the size as the one I had on second dose

10.21.2021 – The red spot in the injection área us about 4" round or at least twice as big as the one I had after second dose

10.22.2021 – Itching and redness continues still a little swollen

10.23.2021 – The rash has extended somewhat.

10.24.2021 – The itching has gotten somewhat better and not as red on site of shot

11.8.2021 – I had a cold

10.18.2022 – Small eye hemorrhage on retine

Injection site irritation, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Pain of skin

3.28.2021 – I have various nerve and pain conditions as well as Lupus so I couldn't tell you if anything is different from normal. If I had to guess, the injection site might have irritated some of my conditions at that spot.

3.29.2021 – I have multiple medical conditions.

3.31.2021 – Same

4.9.2021 – Bad flare up from existing conditions.

4.16.2021 – Usual medical conditions with bad weather.

4.30.2021 – Skin and muscle pain

5.25.2021 – Bad day of previous conditions.

6.1.2021 – Skin rash around armpit.

Vitamin B12 deficiency, Tooth fracture and Tooth abscess

12.24.2020 – Runny nose

12.27.2020 – Toothache

12.29.2020 – Have tooth ache. Dentist said i have vertical root fracture with infected tooth . To see oral surgeon to have it extracted. No problems was noted till after vaccine Dentist and appt with oral surgeon pending

12.30.2020 – Toothache confirmed VRF and abscess Have oral surgeon appointment 1/5.

1.20.2022 – Low iron, vitamin B12 deficiency, anemia GI office visit

12.15.2022 – Cough. General aches: post nasal drip: Family PCP

Impaired driving ability, Micturition urgency and Bowel movement irregularity

1.9.2021 – Pain has been only if the vaccination area is touched

2.3.2021 – Bowel movements ranged from having to go immediately to having to strain. Urination ran from having to go immediately to normal. Several times I felt cold internally I had to have hot foods. I did have a Time when I had those shaking with with the coldness and so did not feel safe to drive. That did improve later on.

2.9.2021 – 2 acetaminophen were insufficient. A cup of hot cocoa headed to that helped. Woke up early and not able to sleep.

2.16.2021 – Stamina level reduced. Feeling tired. Tofay was closer to normal.

3.18.2021 – Less stamina. Feeling tired more often.

10.28.2021 – Lack of stamina; unstable balance

10.30.2021 – Items slipped put og grasp

12.4.2021 – Lethargic, poor balance, little stamina, need to take naps making c. 14 hours of sleep. Most likely due to side effects of increased dosage of current medication. Thats why I waited yo reply. Telephone conversation

7.7.2022 – Coughing & Congestion appeared 5/24/2022. Tested + on 5/26/2022. Quarantined on board ship 5 days. Tiredness and sleepiness have persisted on snd off dince then. Decongestive cough medicine prescribed.

Flat affect, Electric shock sensation and Abdominal pain upper

8.17.2021 – Never has my upper stomach hurt in all my life, until last 2-mo. MD. ordered CT/PET last Week; 8/14 he reported tests showed no issue for concern. Still, I feel the same discomfort; no food, drink or lifestyle is a contributor. It concerns me! CT Scan and PET

10.9.2021 – Chest sensations like electric current

10.12.2021 – Still NOT "my usual SELF"!! not feeling as well as on 10/6/21 day BEFORE Moderna Shot on 10/7/21 at or near 4 p.m. Chest/heart-area tingling sensation!. A pre-scheduled visit to Internist. I informed Doc of my feelings since 10/6 to today!

10.13.2021 – Malaise. Flat.

1.6.2022 – Slight runny nose, off and on, since 12/26/21 to now 1/6/22.

Hypoxia, Escherichia infection and Pneumothorax

4.3.2021 – Issues started about 7h post injection, peaked at ~14h post injection and are subsiding rapidly.

4.4.2021 – Hungry to the point of famished

4.24.2021 – Hunger

4.25.2021 – Ravenous hunger

10.26.2021 – Breakthrough Covid, first symptoms ~8/25. Got ALL common symptoms plus blood clots, pneumonia, collapsed lungs, severe hypoxia, tacycardia, disautonamia, brain fog, EXTREME loss of energy, and opportunistic e. coli infection.

11.19.2021 – Tachycardia, likely from breakthrough covid infection

11.21.2021 – Insomnia

11.23.2021 – Hypoxia - O2 sats mid 80s; this has been a recurring problem since breakthrough covid and may not be related to the vaccine

11.24.2021 – Hypoxia

11.27.2021 – Tachycardia easing. Still mildly hypoxic.

12.19.2021 – UTI from earlier covid breakthrough broke through Shannon.

2.18.2022 – Tachycardia, hypoxia, uti, depression

5.25.2022 – Got covid again about 3 weeks ago. Still feeling long covid from August 2021 infection.

Migraine, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

3.12.2021 – I have Familial Mediterranean Fever. I started getting a flare two days after the injection. Its interesting because when my kids used to get sick, I wouldnt get the same symptoms but would have a flare!

3.13.2021 – Significant flare of Familial Mediterranean Fever

3.14.2021 – Joint pain from familial Mediterranean fever flare.

4.6.2021 – Had a fever, aches and exhaustion for about a day and a half

4.15.2021 – Flare up of Familial Mediterranean fever

7.1.2021 – Since several hours after my first vaccine, I started to get migraine headaches. I used to get them a lot but in the past several years have gotten very few-not even once a month. I have migraines a few times a week now. Doctor visit

9.30.2021 – After booster shot, I had a fever, headache, and had leg pain. I also got a flare of my familial Mediterranean fever. Additionally, since my first shot I have battled migraines.

10.3.2022 – Migraine headache for a week

Swelling, Erythema and Injection site erythema

3.10.2021 – Had a large red splotch after about 7 days after vaccination. No itching or anything else.

3.15.2021 – Redness around injection site. Received my vaccine Saturday and noticed the redness today. This happened when I received my first Mederma vaccination but took around 7 days to appear.

3.16.2021 – I have Covid arm which I have already reported. Had it after my first vaccine, have it again after the 2nd one. This is a larger area- around 6 inches & itches, first one was res, no itching to to be annoying at all. Was wondering if I should take something for it? Was vaccinated Saturday. My Dr. is very busy & would have to be seen by him not sure when.

Weight decreased, Restlessness and Impaired work ability

4.16.2021 – Its been a week today, much better but still very fatigued and headache with some stomach issues.

4.30.2021 – Headache, cough, muscle aches, joint pain, restless, fatigue, sore lymph glands, feeling feverish. No fever though. Not sleeping well.

5.7.2021 – More of the fatigue, exhaustion, body aches and joint pain. No fever though feeling feverish with chills some days.

7.12.2021 – Increased body aches and joint pain, more gastrointestinal problems: increased diarrhea, weight loss, gut pain radiating from front to back.

10.9.2021 – Fluish, body aches, headache, fatigue

4.11.2022 – I contracted Omicron in early December. Experienced cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, body aches, chills, diarrhea, wheezing, severe headache. I was out of work until the end of February.

Vulvovaginal dryness, Listless and Dry eye

1.21.2021 – No appetite, GERD symptoms severe

1.22.2021 – I feel like I felt when I tested + Covid 12/2/20

1.24.2021 – My extreme GERD has finally resolved.It lasted 3 days

3.9.2021 – Increased dryness eyes , vaginally, constipation This has been going on since I had Covid . Decided it has to do with the virus

3.16.2021 – Today I am tired , achy, sore throat, ear ache, difficulty concentrating

12.9.2021 – Headache, runny nose , tired . Had a rapid negative CoVid test yesterday

4.28.2022 – 36 hrs post boosters fever chills fatigue

9.25.2022 – Ear ache

10.17.2022 – Headache, chills, listless

12.19.2022 – I had CoVid 11/28-12/2/2022

Psoriasis, Infection and Burning sensation

4.3.2021 – Burning around back of neck and shoulders

4.24.2021 – Bad headache and shot area hurting

5.10.2021 – Very hot feverish flashes

5.25.2021 – Lower back pain, pain in right hip and atms hurt in shoulders to the extreme Appt with PCP

6.2.2021 – Constipation. Infection with pain Made appt to see my doctor

7.26.2021 – Pain at the injection site

10.26.2021 – Problems with injection site and hard to lift my arm

11.27.2021 – Bad psoriasis on the arm of the injection

12.31.2021 – Psoriasis in that arm is inflamed. Feels like a needle is stuck in the arm at times PCP visit

Otitis media, Eye irritation and Eye pain

1.22.2021 – No

1.26.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose. Feel like I have a bad cold

1.28.2021 – Nasal congestion, mild cough, eyes irritated. Feels like a bad cold

1.29.2021 – Mild cough, nasal congestion, eyes sore

2.5.2021 – Two days ago I awoke with a bad headache and recurrence of nasal congestion and achIng I had experienced for over a week after the vaccination. These s/s had resolved, but now are back. The site of my shot was tender red and warm. Benadryl helps.

2.12.2021 – Increased congestion, headache, cough. Seen by provider, diagnosed with otitis media. Had a negative covid test

2.26.2021 – Congestion and mild cough

2.27.2021 – Congestion

Clumsiness, Disorientation and Angina pectoris

3.9.2021 – Cough

3.10.2021 – One question that isnt being ask is, if I have had Covid and if so how long ago.

3.11.2021 – Lymph Nodes swollen near clavicle bone. Knot on clavicle. Started 12 hours after injection

3.15.2021 – My blood from my cycle was darker than normal. The shedding of my uterus lining lasted longer than usual

4.5.2021 – Since my first shot I have noticed my mother skills being off. I bump into things and find my self dizzy

4.6.2021 – Disoriented, clumsy

4.26.2021 – Dizziness. In the beginning it was just a little bit now I notice it throughout the day.

5.12.2021 – Fatigue

7.5.2021 – Hands going numb easily

4.30.2022 – My cough has worsened

5.1.2022 – Dry cough has increased

5.10.2022 – Had to have an EKG. Ache around heart

5.15.2022 – Cough fatigue

Lower respiratory tract congestion, Laryngitis and Tenderness

3.1.2021 – Runny nose

3.2.2021 – A couple instances of sudden lightheaded feeling

3.3.2021 – Bronchial and nasal congestion

3.4.2021 – Mild congestion

3.5.2021 – Bronchial congestion

3.12.2021 – Bronchial congestion, laryngitis Doctors office visit

3.28.2021 – Underarm tenderness - arm of injection site

3.29.2021 – Bronchial congestion just like after the first vaccine - had to increase inhaler use and use mucinex

3.30.2021 – Bronchial congestion - asthma symptoms

5.19.2022 – Had a couple of bruises form near the injection site a few days after the injection. No redness at any time.

Eczema, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling

2.1.2021 – Got Covid arm: red, swollen, hot and itchy around injection site, about 3x2 Started 10 days after injection Still there 14 days after injection.

2.10.2021 – Buzzing in ears, probably just from fatigue

3.9.2021 – Snnezing, congestion, aches, eczema. I believe they are reactions to other meds I take.

3.23.2021 – Eczema pn face, hands and legs. Just an in person appointment with a dermatologist

2.18.2022 – Nothing to do with COVID. It was cancer related or treatment related. saw my primary in person

Miliaria, Swelling face and Flushing

4.13.2021 – Tingling sensation resembling an allergic reaction numbness

4.14.2021 – Slight headache hot flashes

4.15.2021 – Numbness swelling in face tired

4.20.2021 – Face was flushed & heat rash and neck too

4.27.2021 – Since I got the shot I am getting heat rashes on my neck and chest and face and sometimes fatigue but thats about it I get easily overheated now

5.4.2021 – Heat rash and feeling hot face & chest area tired

5.12.2021 – I got the shot on my right side and I had pain going down into my fingers and hand and then down my legs and it would kind of feel like numb

5.14.2021 – Felt hot but no fever and nauseous and weak like I got hit by a truck

5.15.2021 – Weak and tired sore

5.18.2021 – Getting over heated & heat rashes

5.27.2021 – Diarrhea and tired

6.1.2021 – Diarrhea fatigue

Schmid Fraccaro syndrome, Multiple sclerosis and Myalgia

2.3.2021 – I have MS, and I woke up with pain and extreme fatigue. I took an Aleve and have felt more normal.

2.8.2021 – It seems like I feel ok one day and then struggle the next with fatigue and muscular pain.

2.13.2021 – I have been dealing with a stud for about a week and even with warm compresses it will not go away. Ive been washing my eye a couple times a day with the foam eye cleaner and also using eye drops. Do I need to talk with my dr.Should I be concern

Sexually transmitted disease, Patient isolation and Exercise tolerance decreased

4.1.2021 – Sore throat

5.22.2021 – Rocky mountain spotted fever

7.22.2021 – STD

12.19.2021 – Tried to get back into the gym this morning and had a feeling of wanting to pass out for about 3 minutes during moderate physical activity. Needed to sit down and drink water to recover for about 5-7 minutes

12.20.2021 – Sporadic coughing up of residual mucus deposits for ~30 minutes after a heavy morning cardio workout

12.31.2021 – No, but I've had recent close contact with someone with a positive COVID test. Submitted a PCR swab yesterday, and I did modify my normal activity (double masking, sanitizing hard surfaces after myself and isolating as best as able until confirmed)

6.17.2022 – Sore throat, low fever, high fever, congestion, wet cough, dry cough, back ache, headache, irritability, runny nose, shortness of breath.

12.17.2022 – The flu

Injected limb mobility decreased, Palpitations and Pruritus

5.20.2021 – Soreness, but mild at this point.

5.22.2021 – Still a little soreness

11.20.2021 – No chills today, but chills for a brief time last night.

11.21.2021 – Some mild soreness at shot site.

11.22.2021 – The tireness had improved and only slightly tire now. Also dome slight itching ans very slight soreness directly when site is touched. Overall, I'm feeling well on this third day.

11.1.2022 – Just very sore, limited mobility on shot arm with pain

11.14.2022 – Not new, but I'm tire all the time. Just realized it was probably connected to the vaccination (also had flu shot on 11/9). The 1st or 2nd day I woke up at 2 am w/my heart pounding/racing. It went on for about 10 min. I could hear it in my ears.

Body temperature increased, Somnolence and Brain fog

4.5.2021 – Norm body temp always 97.5. Its 6 pm and I still want to sleep. Have not felt hungry.

4.6.2021 – Temp is very low fever, 98.0F instead of 97.5F

4.7.2021 – Temp is 98.2, norm is 97.5

4.9.2021 – yesterday forgot to check in, temp was 97.8, closer to my norm 97.5

4.10.2021 – Normal temp today, 97.5F. Slept 11 hrs.

4.25.2021 – Not bad but I havent gotten out of bed today either. Temp is only 1/2 degree F. First jab I think temp was one full degree

4.26.2021 – 1 aspirin helped tremendously. Normal body temp 97.5F.

4.27.2021 – Reg temp is 97.5F, O2 = 96, norm is 98

4.28.2021 – Temp is 97.7F, normal is 97.5, minimal temp. O2 = 97.

4.29.2021 – Reg temp 97.5F, O2 = 95

7.24.2021 – Numbness in my feet. I might have had COVID March 15 - ?, 2020. 2 weeks later I learned I had been in an active COVID location. I called my Dr and he asked could I breathe. Yes, no breathing problems. He said I didnt have COVID.

4.24.2022 – Currently have the sinus cold from hell since 4/18/22. Post COVID brain fog and fatigue continue, nothing new there.

Tongue discomfort, Swollen tongue and Lip swelling

4.10.2021 – Swollen tongue/ lips x 7 days started 2 days after 2nd vaccine headache

4.12.2021 – Tongue and lips still swollen Went to Dr today going on prednisone 10mg for 5 days In person visit to dr

4.20.2021 – Mouth tongue burningLips swollen on inside very dry mouth. Been to the dentist twice and the dr four times, have had blood test CBC/vitamin B12 folate came back normal. Referred to ENTIts now been 20 days since 2nd vaccine

6.28.2021 – I have been diagnosed with Dry mouth syndrome. Started 36 hrs after 2nd vaccine. I have had all blood work and CT to rule out autoamune disorder.