Their Stories

Salivary gland disorder, Salivary hypersecretion and Blood pressure decreased

2.22.2021 – I puked once

3.13.2021 – Oddly enough, The saliva glands in the back Of my mouth have been going crazy since I got the shot.

3.17.2021 – My blood pressure has dropped badly over the past couple days, since the shot, like 106/58. I dont have high blood pressure in life & it has been very concerning. I have felt like absolute crap since the shot.

3.18.2021 – I am still having trouble with low blood pressure since this shot.

3.19.2021 – My blood pressure is still crazy low. I dont know why its happening but you know to and I cant remember if I said this before but one other weird thing thats happening is and this started 15 minutes after I got the shot the saliva glands on each side of the back of my mouth or just firing like crazy so you know when you think about chicken wings and your mouth start watering, thats what happens.

Gastric disorder, Irritable bowel syndrome and Muscle strain

4.5.2021 – Im really tired a lot and my back hurts.

5.3.2021 – Idk if its related. I had stomach issues the last couple days- Bloated, gas, irritating poops.

11.9.2021 – I think my lymph node on the arm I got the shot is swollen. It's sore in the area and my arm is tingly

11.30.2021 – I have a pain in my side. I haven't reported it before, but it probably started 11/10 or thereabouts.

5.3.2022 – I had COVID. It was awful. Sickest I've been in years. I'm genuinely thankful that I got vaccinated and boosted or it could've been worse.

12.11.2022 – I got sick. Fever, cough, sore throat- Tested negative for COVID twice so just normal sick. FWIW I also get the flu shot each year.

Oxygen saturation decreased, Skin warm and Injection site rash

3.15.2021 – On day 10, I developed a rash 3 inches by 2 inches on my left arm by the injection site. On day 11 the itching was extreme. It is day 15 and my arm still feels warm and has pale redness. I am able to see exactly where the needle penetrated my skin.

9.20.2021 – I had all of the symptoms of Covid, my doctor thought I probably had it. I was sick for six days. Too weak to drive, I took a home test that my neighbor brought to me. It did come back negative, but I still wonder. My oxygen levels dropped a bit, etc

11.6.2021 – My left arm aches, that is the arm of my vaccinations, this has been going on for a couple of weeks. For a few days, my whole body ached in the afternoons of this week.

Cyst removal, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Myalgia

2.12.2021 – Cold today, but its cold in Michigan.

2.27.2021 – Yesterday was my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. I understated the side effects because they had not all occurred at the time I reported. Arm was sore, headache, still neck, fever of 99.5 and muscle aches are mostly the total side effects. I would still say moderate at the most for all. I feel good today.

3.3.2021 – But the fatigue is relating to longer working hours. Not the inoculation.

8.29.2021 – A cyst removed from my back. Nothing related to COVID-19 or the vaccine. Hospital surgery out patient

Full blood count, Epstein-Barr virus infection reactivation and Respiratory symptom

3.4.2021 – Run down, muscle and joint aches, slight respiratory symptoms

3.11.2021 – I was very run down for over a week and had blood work done. I had a reactivation of EBV, which Im wondering if it could have been triggered by an immune response to the vaccination

5.6.2021 – I had a reactivation of Epstein Barr and my doctor thinks it may have been triggered by my immune response to the vaccine.

8.7.2021 – I had a pretty rough Epstein Barr reactivation. My doctor wonders if the vaccine caused my body to have an immune response that allowed a dormant virus to deactivate.

Glomerular filtration rate decreased, Shoulder arthroplasty and Shoulder operation

3.14.2021 – Little dizzy/light headed feeling

4.11.2021 – Have been very weak and tired, not sure if from injection or complications from shoulder replacement surgery on 4/7/21

4.13.2021 – Not sure if its from Vaccine or shoulder surgery.

4.14.2021 – Been light headed and dizzy, nit sure if from Vaccine or shoulder surgery

4.15.2021 – Light headed and a little dizzy, quit taking some meds that may have been making me light headed, but still light headed and a little nauseous.

4.16.2021 – Not sure if the fatigue and nausea is from vaccine or shoulder surgery.

10.31.2021 – Mild tiredness

5.19.2022 – Right side lower back pain

10.20.2022 – Dull headache, Kidney GFR is down a coulple of numbers, fatigue, Lower back pain, right shoulder pain knee pains. Orthopedic surgery consultation

Ligament sprain, Gait disturbance and Cold sweat

2.4.2021 – No just joint pain, appetite is good and Im not really tired.

2.5.2021 – Still able to function and do daily regiment with just mild joint pain. Its not bad enough for pain meds but I do use Icy Hot on affected areas.

2.6.2021 – Very slight knee joint pain its more like a dull ache.

2.7.2021 – Mild diarrhea early in the morning but didnt have upset stomach. By mid afternoon everything was fine.

2.26.2021 – Had to run several errands today so I may have overdone it today.

10.2.2021 – Joint pain in my knees but only really hurts at the end of the day.

10.3.2021 – Knee pain is slight doesnt hurt as much today as yesterday.

10.6.2021 – Felt clammy in the morning and a little light headed but fine now. Still have diarrhea.

12.29.2021 – Went to Urgent care for sinus issues. Husband and I have sinusitis and received shots and meds and are doing better but not all healed. We both tested negative for Covid and we're told we should feel better within the next 48 hours.

5.8.2022 – Right side ankle interior feels like I have a bad sprain, not able to walk on that foot.

5.9.2022 – Feels like an ankle sprain on my inside arch.

5.10.2022 – Very mild mild pain when I walk on my treadmill knee and ankle.

6.14.2022 – Fever, sore throat, chills, joint aches. June 11 tested positive for Covid.. some vomiting and diarrhea too.

Oxygen saturation decreased, Diarrhea and Pain in extremity

1.29.2021 – I feel great

1.31.2021 – My blood oxygen in the mid 80 to 90% range but I sleep with a machine because of low levels

2.1.2021 – Something wrong with your program it will not let me select none last answer

2.2.2021 – Everything seems normal

2.3.2021 – Your program will not allow me to choose none from the previous list

2.4.2021 – None

2.26.2021 – Arm getting sore

2.28.2021 – I feel great your program will not let me choose none

3.2.2021 – None of the above

3.5.2021 – None I feel great

7.7.2022 – A cold and I haven't had 1 in years it started around mid June and still have remnants of it . It caused fever diarrhea and bad coughing

Head discomfort, Dysphonia and Erythema

5.5.2021 – Redness comes and goes on my left arm where I got the vaccine. It has been more than two weeks after my second dose and I just want to make sure its still normal. I feel fine. Thanks for your time

12.14.2021 – Just a little sore in the area of the shot.

1.14.2022 – Little coughing, shortness of breath, a little pressure in my head, change tone of my voice. No fever, no chills, no muscle pain. I took a PCR test 48hrs ago and I am waiting for the results.

Skin burning sensation, Blister and Specialist consultation

4.3.2021 – lightheadedness and slight fatigue as a result

4.4.2021 – Headache was a migraine (which I'm prone to having) and only got better after taking Tylenol

4.7.2021 – Rash includes blisters and small bumps on hands that Ive been having but of which had mostly disappeared until new ones this morning

4.23.2021 – Rash on hands and arms (which I had before the vaccine)

5.8.2021 – General burning and itchiness, which Ive been suffering from for a few weeks now, possibly an allergic reaction to something Regular dermatologist appointment

5.16.2021 – Burning sensation of skin (might be related to rash and possible allergic reaction I've had), migraines (may be related to reduction is dosage of medication)

Pulmonary mass, Injection site reaction and Mobility decreased

1.23.2021 – Got extremely hot

2.6.2021 – The upper arm where the injection was given started cramping when in motion

2.24.2021 – Severe upper arm cramping

3.20.2021 – Continuing to have painful spasms at the injection site

4.3.2021 – More frequent muscle spasms at injection site. When it occurs, cannot use arm until it subsides. Occurs when arm is idle or in use. Lasts for seconds to several minutes.

5.22.2021 – The injection arm mussel pain has worsened and the spasms are more frequent. Cannot use arm when this happens. Primary care physician

8.21.2021 – Several small nodules in lower lobe of left lung

Fear, Tachycardia and Arthritis

2.18.2021 – Tachycardia, dizziness

2.21.2021 – Tachycardia

2.22.2021 – Today I had a moment of blurred vision.

3.2.2021 – Generalized tiredness. Increased arthritic aches. Which I attribute to the Vaccine. I just push through it.

3.9.2021 – Increased weakness, dizziness and rapid heart rate two days ago . It has improved . I felt that I needed medical care. But was fearful about going to the ER. I hydrated myself layer down and felt better the next day.

3.16.2021 – None

3.20.2021 – Dizziness, rapid heartbeat.

3.30.2021 – Fatigue/ Tiredness , body aches have increased. Mild Sob with palpitations/ tachycardia . These symptoms have returned 12 days after my 2nd dose of the Vaccine.

4.27.2021 – Rapid heartbeat. Slight dizziness . Muscle aches.

10.28.2022 – Heavy cough, SOB

11.11.2022 – Uncontrolled Cough lasting more than ten days , body aches that have now improved over the pass several days. Dizziness.

Pharyngeal erythema, Hypersomnia and Hyperhidrosis

2.9.2021 – I exprienced a little fatigue. I get tired for bed about 1 hr earlier.

3.2.2021 – My fever happen overnight. At 5 am i felt water dripping down my throat. My shirt was wet and bed was soaked.

3.3.2021 – Got a little dizzy after shower. Didn't last long. Felt better after I ate.

3.4.2021 – My fever was over night and when it broke i was soaked.

3.12.2021 – Fatigue and take naps.

3.19.2021 – Fatigue...tires easily.

3.26.2021 – Periodically i get dizzy. Whether i am exercising or walking around house. The dizzy spells don't last long ie 10 to 20 seconds.

4.3.2021 – Dizziness comes and goes. It might be sinuses. Fatigue.

4.9.2021 – Fatigue and at times dizziness.

5.28.2021 – Sometimes a little fatigue.

3.1.2022 – I had covid-19 from 9/28/21 to 10/10/21. Red covid throat. Symptoms were similiar to side effect of 2nd vaccine shot. Very tired and weak for 2wks after. My internist treated me with steriods for 5 days plus zinc 50 mgs /day. I still take. Call from doctor's nurse with his instruction.

Ear congestion, Tinnitus and Rhinorrhea

3.7.2021 – Right ear congestion and thrumming when head is tilted up . This is opposite side from injection. Could also be sinusitis.

6.6.2021 – Ongoing carotid bruit sounds in right ear. It has diminished but has not gone away.

3.4.2022 – Runny nose and raspy cough lasting 1-2 days. This occurred several days after my wife experienced COVID-19 symptoms confirmed as positive by home health test. I had a PCR test about one week after she presented with symptoms; my test was negative.

Breast mass, Axillary mass and Intermenstrual bleeding

3.29.2021 – My armpit lymph nodes have been sore and swollen since yesterday but I forgot to write it in. Its painful

3.30.2021 – More lymph node swelling and pain. Moderate

3.31.2021 – My lymph nodes are still painful and swollen

4.1.2021 – Lymph nodes in my arms and neck still hurt

4.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

4.24.2021 – My periods were weird before but this is period is weird cuz its only spotting but so painful and my back is super sore and I dont even know if it is going to be more than spotting or if this is it. Its weird.

5.1.2021 – Lower back muscle pain. My period was two days of spotting but tons of cramps and nausea. The muscle cramps in my back are still going for no reason at all. Ive done nothing out of the ordinary. Lymph nodes are still swollen but less than be

10.31.2021 – Lumps which may be lymph nodes? My armpit had severe burning pain, now I just have lumps in my breast area.

1.2.2022 – I I haven't had a period since August

Supraventricular tachycardia and Heart rate increased

12.1.2021 – I was wearing a Zio heart monitor the week that I got my booster shot. I learned this week that shortly after my shot my heart rate went up to 225 for several beats. 4 days later it went to 140. I have made my doctor aware. Cardio dr. Is doing further test

8.26.2022 – Went to the ER on 08/18/2022 with concerns regarding SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia) Current medication was not working and had to be switched to lower my rapid heart beat.

Nodule, Pharyngeal swelling and Irritability

4.7.2021 – Dizzy briefly right after leaving site

4.11.2021 – I have a swollen knot between injection shoulder and throat

4.12.2021 – Just the spot on my neck

4.13.2021 – Area between throat and injection site swollen

4.14.2021 – Area on throat still swollen

4.29.2021 – Lymph nodes between shoulder and neck very swollen on side of shot

4.30.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

5.2.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen double from yesterday

5.5.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes. Grouchy as hell but that is probably not vaccine related. ;o)

Lip blister, Feeling of body temperature change and Hot flush

4.13.2021 – Blisters on the inner side of the upper lip

4.14.2021 – Blister inside upper lip

4.23.2021 – Excruciating headache

5.26.2021 – Feeling hot and cold, chill like feeling since receiving 2nd dose hasnt stopped. Initially other symptoms were present so I wasnt paying attention to this but this is something its not stopping now

12.29.2021 – Started having hot flashes 24h after vaccine this happened after 2nd shot too and lasted 3 months

12.30.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, stiff neck, hot flashes

12.31.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, stiff neck

1.2.2022 – Rush, hot flashes, swollen lymph nodes

1.3.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes, occasional hot flashes

1.10.2022 – Continuous headaches and hot flashes or chills

1.18.2022 – While in general I feel better headaches abs hot flushes and chills do continue for me

1.24.2022 – Hot flushes and chills keep increasing ever since I got vaccine. It happened after 2nd shot and it stopped after 4 months hopefully this will too but vaccine messed up my hormones

2.7.2022 – Chills are constantly increasing

Sensory processing sensitivity, Dysphemia and Bradyphrenia

5.25.2021 – Joint and muscle pain and stiffness on Left shoulder and arm where shot was done

11.16.2021 – Noticed since my vaccine which i did not realize till now, that I had been more forgetful, i have more blank mind and difficulty concentrating. It has to take more deliberate effort from me to focus. My allergies has been back too since my vaccine.

1.29.2022 – None

2.2.2022 – , increased appetite, Forgetting the names of some people i knee before, difficulty finding words to express thoughts, doing things or saying words without thinking, lazy mind, sleepy, anxious/anxiety

2.11.2022 – Mild stuttering of words

2.20.2022 – Im still more forgetful, difficultyveith word finding

7.31.2022 – Nausea, sensitivity to smell, digestive difficulty, weakness, difficulty with bowel movement

Skin warm, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic

1.14.2022 – Tiny tiny bruise on injection site

1.24.2022 – Got a huge red, hot, itchy rash 7.5 days after my first dose. I used hydrocortisone and ice. Its now day 14 and its almost gone. Also had some swollen lymph nodes under my collar bone, armpit and neck on same side as where i got my vaccine.

1.31.2022 – Swollen glands still Covid arm rash gone but arm stil hurts a bit

2.10.2022 – Dizziness

2.15.2022 – Bruising on injection site

3.23.2022 – My arm is still itching from my 2nd vaccine. No rash

Skin discoloration, Rash erythematous and Peripheral swelling

3.21.2021 – Red and white rash on tops and bottoms of hands and feet. Not raised, scaled, or seeping. Itches. Worse at night and makes hands hot and swollen. Can last up to 4-6 hrs a time. First noticed at 9am on Thursday morning (3/18/2021) and still flares up.

6.1.2021 – Having symptoms beginning Monday morning: Headache/nasal congestion and then vomiting began last night. Signed up for the soonest covid test for tomorrow.

Weight bearing difficulty, Incontinence and Bladder pain

4.21.2021 – swollen foot and extremely painful foot in the middle of foot.

4.24.2021 – foot pain

5.4.2021 – bo drop and cant walk at night or morning pt icing feet

5.11.2021 – chest pains,neuropathic, feet and legs hurt so bad can't walk in morning and night. hearing loss. Going to a post covid clinic

5.18.2021 – TIA symptoms, swelling of bothe feet, cant bear weight, loss of appetite, loss of weight, exhausted, moody, Post c9vid clinic

5.27.2021 – Bladder, kidneys hurt stabbing sharp pain. Feet hurt and swelling. Headaches, light headed, dizzy, confused, forgetful, wearing diapers since no feeling to go. incontinence and painful. Muscles ache, chills, sweats, fever, etc inflammation everywhere

5.30.2021 – More nerve pain, lower back, bladder content, always peeing my pants even with a diaper, headache, muscle pains, waking up crying a lot, nausea, vision loss, more hearing loss, dizzy, unbalanced, etc.

10.17.2021 – Chills, aches, pains, headaches, exhausted, fever, sweats,

4.18.2022 – Migraines and neck pain so much worse.

Peak expiratory flow rate, Hair disorder and Pulmonary embolism

2.23.2021 – Today , I am sneezing a lot , have a runny nose, and more tiredness.

3.2.2021 – 3rd day taking 15 mg Xarelto BID for PE, feeling dizzy at times.

3.3.2021 – Day 4 of taking Xarelto 15 mg BID for PE

3.4.2021 – Day 5 on Xarelto for me for PE diagnosed last Saturday.

3.27.2021 – Noticed extreme hair thinning these past few weeks both for me and my husband, (b)(6), who was vaccinated the same with me.

4.2.2021 – Continuing excessive hair shedding all over my head.

Abdominal wall hemorrhage, Gastric hemorrhage and Anemia

3.2.2021 – Breast on shot side very sore. Shot are very hot and sore.

4.10.2021 – Headache and sore throat and abdominal pain

5.31.2021 – Abdominal bleed, severe anemia

8.28.2021 – Fatigue and flu like symptoms, fever, chills, headache, body aches. PCP

10.31.2021 – Fatigue, headache, fever, chills, body aches, sneezing, runny nose

11.7.2021 – Flu like

12.24.2021 – Migraine headaches

3.27.2022 – Wheezing

5.9.2022 – Arm where shot was given is very painful throughout shoulder and clavicle.

5.16.2022 – Injection arm more swollen and painful

10.24.2022 – Explosive and daily diarrhea. Lethargy. Extreme fatigue. Migraine headaches. Decline in appetite. On and off flu like symptoms to include body sureness, sneezing, coughing, clamminess, etc.

Axillary mass, Sinus pain and Edema peripheral

2.3.2021 – 1/29 I had a low grade fever/chills (99+) at night. I woke up 1/30 feeling the same and tired. I went for a COVID test. Later on 1/30 I got sinus pain and ear pain and fever jumped to 101+ through Sunday. Temp stay at 99 through Mon. Covid negative. COVID test, urgent care that was useless

2.24.2021 – Like a dull leg ache. Also the muscle aches are lower back pain.

2.25.2021 – Lymph nodes under arm of injection site seem to be swollen causing soreness not terrible pain, more just uncomfortable and a nuisance.

2.26.2021 – Still lymph node soreness under arm where injected. Aches are back aches. Mid to lower.

2.27.2021 – Lymph node pain, swelling under arm of injected arm.

2.28.2021 – Lymph node pain/discomfort under arm area of injected arm.

3.1.2021 – Lymph node pain under arm of injected arm

3.2.2021 – Continued pain under the arm/lymphnode area of injected arm. I went to have my lympnode areas checked under my arm and breast area due to raised feeling lumps and moderate pain underarm.

Decreased interest, Pain in jaw and Lethargy

2.25.2021 – Dizzy

3.10.2021 – Sore throat, headache and stuffy head. Like a sinus cold

4.8.2021 – A headache that was on the top right side of my head above my temple and went down towards my jaw. Was kind of bad for a day then off and on the next. Never had anything like this before.

9.16.2021 – I continue to be lethargic and have little interest in doing things Standard doctor visit

2.17.2022 – Tiredness, lack of energy, fatigue

4.7.2022 – I am very tired all the time and I have aches that now that I don't remember bothering this much just a few months ago

7.7.2022 – Struggling with being tired all of the time. Been to the doc. Blood tests etc. no real answers. General doctor visit

Pharyngeal hypoesthesia, Injection site nodule and Nodule

4.20.2021 – Arm hurts!

4.21.2021 – Have radiating pain from the shot. From my shoulder down to my wrist and up my neck and across my chest. I feel like im coming down with the flu but no fever.

10.23.2021 – Little pain in my arm still but it's not bad. Just a little sore.

4.14.2022 – Knot on srm whete shot was given. Dwollen ted terribly itchy

4.17.2022 – Lump on my arm where i got the shot. This never happens to me.

4.19.2022 – Little bit of a lump still on my arm where the shot was given

5.24.2022 – The spot where I got the shot hurts. It feels like a bruise kind of pain but there's no bruise, no discoloration. It doesn't hurt when I' just sitting but does when I work etc or something bumps it. Not a big deal to me but I thought you should know.

9.23.2022 – Numbness in my mouth and throat

9.25.2022 – I have a very painful knot on my arm. Ive felt really strange the last couple of days.

10.13.2022 – The shoulder I got the shot in still hurts. It hurts to the touch. It hurts when I lay on that side. And I can feel it just sitting here. It feels like it's over a wider area than just the place I received my shot. You should know this. Idk to do.

10.20.2022 – Still have pain in my arm at the injection site. Doesnt seem to be getting better. Super super uncomfortable. Hurts to the touch and when i lay on that side. Any help? Suggestions - ideas?

Middle insomnia, Urticaria and Erythema

2.10.2021 – Two days after I got my shot (Feb 5) I woke up at 2 am with hives and a rash all over my body. My ears were red and numb but my face was fine and I didnt have a fever. I called the dr and was told to take Allegra twice a day. In two days I was fine but the dr called back to tell me not to get the second shot. Im doing fine now. Not sure what I should do about the second vaccine? Im scheduled for Feb. 23. Phonecall

Aphasia, Mental impairment and Nervousness

2.16.2021 – I think I may be having mild neurological effects. Several times since vaccine I have felt suddenly confused. This is very unlike me.

8.26.2021 – I have had trouble swallowing at times..Barium swallow test next weekMay have nothing to do with vaccine, I know. Just thought I would let you know.I feel more anxiety than I am used to, but that just may be the times Normal in person doc appt

9.29.2021 – On day 2 after shot had fever and headache so bad I could not think. All ok after 24 hrs!

10.8.2021 – I am having short term memory problems and word retrieval problems.

5.7.2022 – Very "nervous" feeling

8.4.2022 – Blood clot in my left leg. My daughter test positive for covid wk of 7/4. I never tested positive, but didn't feel well for a couple of days. Went to ER on 7/6 with clot. Am on blood thinner for a few months. We figure clot was provoked event.

Urinary tract infection, Lymph node pain and COVID-19

3.10.2021 – I now have urinary tract infection symptoms (urgency), but I believe its a coincidence and not related to the vaccine

3.11.2021 – Im taking antibiotics for a UTI that started the evening after my vaccination. Its probably a coincidence

3.16.2021 – Armpit lymph node soreness on injection side, started yesterday, a little worse today

4.20.2021 – UTI-like symptoms (urgency to urinate), but urine culture came back negative. This happened following my first shot, too