Their Stories

Acne, Musculoskeletal pain and Arthritis

4.14.2021 – Soreness, not at injection site, but same arm in shoulder blade, neck areas; itching has been random and non specific

4.19.2021 – I don't normally get small 'pimples' on my face but notice late yesterday there were several. I still have them and maybe a few more. They randomly itch and have no heads. Similar to some i had once as a medication reaction

11.22.2021 – Flaring inflammation- arthritis and fibromyalgia; i believe this is due to weather changes, not the booster. Today I'm have gut issues which i believe is from pain meds attempting to treat the inflammation. Again, i do NOT believe this is related

Gout, Feeling hot and Abdominal pain upper

1.15.2021 – Urine has a strange smell...more so on day 1.

1.16.2021 – Urine has a strange odor. Slight pain in lower part of my stomach.

1.28.2021 – The spot of injection has gotten sore over the last couple of days.

3.11.2021 – I have been suffering from a severe case of gout that has been going on over two weeks.

3.20.2021 – Arm felt as though it is runnibg a fever...goutin left foot for over 30 days and doesn't appear to be getting any better. Primary care doctor

3.25.2021 – Still dealing with gout in left foot.

Immunosuppression, Lichen planus and Choking

7.19.2021 – Just ache all over because Im no longer taking humors and I need 3 different surgeries, so the torn rotator cuff and my back is giving me hell. I have severe Lichen Planus to the point that I choke when I eat food my acid reflux is uncontrollable!

1.1.2022 – First I went on isolation if I didn't tell you,because I came in contact with someone with Covid and someone with Sars2. I'm now having runny nose, migraines,unexplained nausea and fatigue, want to be tested because I'm immuno suppressed and need yed

Sinus disorder, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Rhinorrhea

2.7.2021 – Slight headache , took a nap . Feel better for now .

2.8.2021 – Jyst feeling a little Sinus pressure, maybe like a cold coming on.

2.9.2021 – Lots if nasal sinus drainage . Very annoying .. MD says just keep taking Tylenol and Sinus medicine . Very tired , just want to lye down . Overall , okay. Explained symptoms , does not think its a sinus infection . Take Tylenol and Sinus medicine . I think I do, but he's the doctor . I see how I feel tomorrow .

2.10.2021 – Not too much, but present .

2.11.2021 – Feeling much better . Still some sinus issues , but nothing like the first few days .

Gait disturbance, Fall and Toothache

1.21.2021 – Tried to walk forward but walked backward.i didn't know I was walking back Called doctor waiting for return call. This happened 1/18

2.6.2021 – Everything tasres flat. No flavor. Dizzy

2.9.2021 – Side of jaw hurting. Some teeth hurting

2.10.2021 – Deep cough getting worse

2.26.2021 – Dizzy, severe headache, brain fog, feel so tired yet I have doctor appoint.ents. These appoitments were over 30 miles from home. I Have no driver . I basiclly know rhat I have long Covid or long hauler Covid. I have been sick sense July.

3.6.2021 – Exhausted

3.13.2021 – Had large bm then very weak. Went to bed and did not wake up for 4 hours. Tire very quickly.

3.19.2021 – Headache and severe dizziness all week. Nothing seems to help. In bed most of time. Nausea.

2.5.2022 – Back in S shape. 3 falls in 1 week

Tachycardia, Heart rate increased and Arthralgia

10.1.2021 – Elevated resting heart rate. It is usually around 62 bpm, today is 90 bpm

10.2.2021 – Elevated heart rate

10.15.2021 – Severe joint pain, SVT episodes- cardiac ablation 15 years ago completely stop all SVT episodes until second dose of vaccine

10.21.2021 – Continued exasperated joint pain.

12.30.2021 – Return of SVT 16 years after ablation and no symptoms. Very reactive heart rate- increase in heart rate that in the past would have taken twice the amount of exertion to achieve. Resting heart rate fluctuates daily upto 10bpm. Have an appt in a week

Influenza, Diarrhea and Injection site pain

4.21.2021 – On day after the 2nd shot felt "flu-ish". But just fine since then.

7.14.2021 – After 6 weeks Feverish, aches, some diarrhea over 2 week period. After not wearing mask around someone possibly asymptomatic. Fine after that week 8 - 14. Wearing mask as needed. Nurse practitioner said my body adapting to vaccine now doing its job.

10.13.2021 – I have congestion and cold like symptoms occasionally after being out with neighbors or groc shopping. None have lasted long nor been severe.

10.30.2021 – Achy

5.16.2022 – Some soreness at shot area, diminishing quickly

Therapeutic response decreased, Diabetes mellitus inadequate control and Amnesia

10.16.2021 – Tingling of the whole hand (happened after the first shot as well), shoulder pain (injection side)

10.17.2021 – I cannot describe how bad the headache is. Had to take several pills as I could not move around.

4.16.2022 – I was diagnosed with Covid on 4/7/2022 while the first symptoms started 4/2/2022. I've now been very sick for 2 weeks.

10.16.2022 – Memory loss and memory lapses. Haven't been able to control my blood sugars since Covid - medication stopped working.

Vitreous hemorrhage, Vitreous detachment and Throat irritation

2.9.2021 – Fatigue, headache

2.23.2021 – Joint pain. Knees and hips. Mild but worsening over last month.

9.30.2021 – Lymph node swelling armpit

10.1.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit

5.11.2022 – Fatigue for 5 days, nausea and diarrhea at onset for two days, mild sore throat for one day. Traveled out of state for one week and flew back 8 days ago. At home Covid tests all negative.

5.18.2022 – Still lymph node under left arm

5.26.2022 – Mild headache, fatigue, scatchy throat

7.20.2022 – Vitreous detachment with mild hemorrhage

Joint range of motion decreased, Wheezing and Body temperature increased

1.21.2021 – Made appointment for tomorrow for arm pain

1.22.2021 – Pain and some difficulty moving shoulder

2.21.2021 – Woke up this am sneezing, stuffy, headache, achy

4.18.2021 – Had COVID. Have some residual cough/wheezing and numb feet.

11.30.2021 – Been having an issue with leg swelling, bilateral calf pain and cramping

5.19.2022 – Cough, low grade fever

6.2.2022 – Some worsening of the numbness in left foot. Feet have been numb since covid 3/26/21

9.23.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm

9.28.2022 – Swollen lymph node under arm, resolving

9.29.2022 – Mild pain under arm is resolving

10.6.2022 – Persistent low grade fever between 99 and 100 since the vaccination. Have done 3 home covid tests, all negative.

Memory impairment, Chills and Arthralgia

1.8.2021 – Missed a tennis shot that I normally would never miss😂

2.14.2021 – After the first vaccine I had to blame the vaccine for missing some tennis shots. But now with vaccine #2 Im playing better than ever.

2.17.2021 – Minimal achiness and knee joint pain. Hard to know if it has anything g to do with the 2nd dose of the vaccine a week ago

3.24.2021 – Mild short term memory retention issues x 2-3 wks. Its sporadic but seems unusual from my normal. Seems unlikely to be vaccine related but its the only unusual sx since vaccine # 2

2.11.2022 – Cough and fatigue chills

Fluid intake reduced, Infectious mononucleosis and Feeding disorder

6.14.2021 – Sore throat, cough, tight chest

6.15.2021 – Sore throat, congestion, swollen neck glands, loss of appetite

6.16.2021 – Sore throat, cough, congestion, unable to eat or drink

6.17.2021 – Sore throat, coughing, congestion, not able to eat or drink

6.18.2021 – Sore throat, coughing, congestion, not eating or drinking much

6.19.2021 – Coughing

3.5.2022 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of injected arm

3.8.2022 – Congestion, cough

3.10.2022 – Congestion, cough, a little wheezy (Dx. With sinus infection)

9.1.2022 – Diagnosed with mono thru monospot test (swollen lymph node on one side for weeks, no other symptoms). Have since recovered.

Musculoskeletal stiffness, Paresthesia and Dyspnea

2.7.2021 – The day of the vaccination, my breathing was a little difficult so it took 10 mg of Prednisone and today I'm breathing better

2.19.2021 – I counted the days and it was 11 days after my first vaccination and that evening in bed I experienced pretty bad chills for a few hours. It may not even have been related to the shot but I thought I should mention it.

2.27.2021 – When I got my Pfizer 2nd vaccination yesterday at 3:00 p.m. about a half hour later my right arm where they vaccinated me was tingling like it was sleeping and so was my hand and fingers. I also felt my face tightening up, I don't know how to explain it. Both didn't last very long.

Temperature regulation disorder, Peripheral coldness and Injection site mass

7.16.2021 – Slight increase in asthma symptoms

7.19.2021 – Trouble regulating body temp and keeping hands/feet warm, dizzy and weak.

7.20.2021 – A lump in my arm at the injection site

8.11.2021 – Broke out in hives in different areas of the body, unsure what caused them.

1.19.2022 – The injection site is warm to the touch

1.21.2022 – Mild Bruising at injection site

1.24.2022 – Coughing, severe runny nose, difficulty breathing, increased use of asthma emergency inhaler.

1.25.2022 – Runny nose, coughing, sneezing.

2.1.2022 – Pneumonia, and then covid exposure

Ear pain, Chills and Arthralgia

10.26.2021 – The Vaers system contacted me today 3 days after I got my booster and today (3 days after a full autoimmune-dose I feel fine today, but i had a sore arm the first 3 days, and the first 2 days also had fever, chills, headache, joint pain and fatigue.

10.23.2022 – Sore throat and ear ache on one side, fever for a couple days, congestion, malaise for a couple days, then felt better but had congestion for several more days.

Hangover, Blood pressure decreased and Tendonitis

1.13.2021 – A vague feeling like the end of a hang-over but not enough to call it a headache.

10.31.2022 – Stomach issues, poor digestion. Low blood pressure. Doctor office visit.

12.19.2022 – Tested positive Covid 5 Dec, still positive. Major problem is similar to stomach flu. Respiratory problem is light to moderate. Have used oxygen 24/7 for app. 5 years. Thought that would be my weak point. Primary care/others no help. Vax good.

Visual field defect, Limb discomfort and Ear pain

4.10.2021 – Mild dizziness but not sure if the vaccine is why

4.13.2021 – Rash with bumps on foot that lasted only 3 hours and went away fully

4.29.2021 – Loss of peripheral vision for about 30 minutes. Then headache went away and vision came back

5.12.2021 – Serious fatigue

6.9.2021 – Sore throat, headache, earache, swollen glands

4.28.2022 – Shortness of breath. Fatigue

5.6.2022 – A heaviness feeling in my right arm

5.13.2022 – Sore throat. Earache. But so far minor

7.16.2022 – Leg pain, numbness and tingling.

Cold sweat, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Hyperhidrosis

3.24.2021 – I have been having periods of cold sweats and shivering daily-sometimes a couple of times a day. It sometimes happens a couple of hours after I eat.

4.1.2021 – Cold sweats for about 4 hours

4.6.2021 – Cold sweats

4.28.2021 – Continuing to have chills and cold sweats but not as severe.

5.5.2021 – Continuing chills and cold sweats.

6.30.2021 – Continuing chills and cold sweats for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Usually happens once a day. When it occurs I stay home until its over.

1.17.2022 – Sore throat, sinus drainage., cough.

Gastrointestinal pain, Rash and Nausea

3.21.2021 – I have had occasional nausea for several months, so not likely related to the vaccination.

10.9.2021 – Intestinal cramps, no diarrhea

10.21.2022 – Swollen lymph gland in left armpit and elbow, also under chin. Under chin was quite swollen but possibly related to some oral ulcers. In office visit, ultrasound of neck

10.28.2022 – Rash on wrists, palms, under arms, soles of feet

11.17.2022 – Mild sore throat, nausea, headache, fatigue--tested negative for covid on rapid tests (took several over the last few days)

Muscle atrophy, Poor peripheral circulation and Impaired driving ability

3.16.2021 – Covid confusion- aka brain fog, lack of ability to process much of anything.

3.23.2021 – Difficulty breathing, excessive sneezing and exhaustion.

3.30.2021 – The brain fog and inability to find words for things as well as tongue tied speech, has been constant since a few days after the first vaccine. I did not have the app or know to report those types of issues.

4.16.2021 – My fingers and toes started losing circulation at random, again. This is only began when I first had C-19 in July.

4.28.2021 – My brain is so jumbled causing me to have difficulty with speech and thought process. It has worsened to a point where driving is questionable and unsafe at times. Loud noises and others talking gets overwhelming quickly.

5.4.2021 – My eyes have difficulty focusing. My brain cannot process reading numbers, has very little short term memory, and feels like it is spinning out when I try to process any new information.Digestion has been horrible with diarrhea,zero appetite,na

5.11.2021 – Short term memory loss is & lack of ability to cognitively process is blatant, digestive issues are constant with no improvement, ie zero appetite, nausea, diarrhea 100%, random Covid toes/fingers but lessening in frequency, and loss of muscle mass.

5.18.2021 – On going lack of short term memory, cognitive issues, blurred vision, intestinal pain, and never ending diarrhea...if I can force myself to eat. No appetite. Chills and discomfort of body temp have increased in the last week.

5.25.2021 – Lower intestinal pain & chronic diarrhea ensue, an internal pressure in the center of my neck is also causing a dull headache daily. The loss of circulation in random fingers & toes continues.

10.12.2021 – I caught a cold from my 9yr old who got it from playing massless outside with his friend.

7.4.2022 – I contracted Covid for the 3rd time,even after taking precautions.My son was exposed at his school and brought it home.We suffered acute symptoms of sneezing fits, dry uncomfortable coughing, watery eyes, fatigue, chills,& continuous odd headaches.

Cognitive disorder, Hyposmia and Disturbance in attention

6.23.2021 – Dizziness, reduced sense of smell, reduced cognitive function

6.24.2021 – Dizziness, reduced cognitive function

6.25.2021 – Reduced cognitive function, dizziness, balance issues

6.26.2021 – Dizziness, reduced cognitive function,

7.12.2021 – Reduced cognitive function

7.13.2021 – Reduced sense of smell, reduced cognitive function

7.14.2021 – Dizziness, reduced cognitive function, reduced sense of smell

7.15.2021 – Reduced cognitive function, reduced sense of smell

7.24.2021 – Flu-like symptoms: sore throat, congestion, chest pain, slight difficulty breathing.

8.14.2021 – Increase in exhaustion and no ability to taste or smell.

1.8.2022 – Still fatigued and having reduced cognitive function.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Seasonal allergy and Abdominal discomfort

2.26.2021 – Im on my monthly cycle so my pain symptoms are largely attributed to that.

2.27.2021 – Again Im on my period so my symptoms are probably attributable to that.

2.28.2021 – Im on my period.

3.2.2021 – end of period

3.11.2021 – Sometimes my throat will get sore and scratchy, but that could be just allergies. I also sometimes get very fatigued. For the past two weeks, I have also experienced a queasy feeling in my tummy, but there is a stomach bug going around, so...

3.25.2021 – Hay Fever

3.26.2021 – Hay fever which Im sure is totally unrelated.

4.12.2021 – I am very fatigued today.

6.21.2021 – My tummy is upset just about everyday, and I have had a lot of bouts of diarrhea.

9.22.2021 – I was recently diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic.

3.22.2022 – I've experienced pain, but it may be from my diabetic inflammation.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Dyspnea exertional and Cardiac disorder

2.13.2021 – Blood pressure unstable.

2.19.2021 – Pulse rate elevated. Sh/be below 100 but is at 128-135 the last two weeks

3.18.2021 – Like the first vaccination, the second vaccination has sent my pulse rate to 147 and sh-be under 100

3.25.2021 – Pulse is up at 140 and should be below 100Thats while Im just sitting down. No exercising. Also shortness of breath while trying to walk from room to room

4.1.2021 – Heart is in danger of stopping. Heart is getting Moore and

4.10.2021 – AF. Hear pulse up to 135

4.15.2021 – Waiting for ablation

Benign hepatic neoplasm, Viral upper respiratory tract infection and Appendicitis

3.22.2021 – Im pregnant

3.23.2021 – Miscarriage

4.2.2021 – Muscle spasms in my shoulders and neck

4.18.2021 – Muscle & joint stiffness

7.15.2021 – Migraines

10.14.2021 – Lots of migraines and ended up in the ER three times for strange cases of cellulitis

1.16.2022 – Painful swollen lymph nodes in armpit

1.17.2022 – Sore throat

1.18.2022 – Mild Sore throat

1.28.2022 – Some nausea, sensitive digestion and mild diarrhea

2.18.2022 – More sensitive GI track and worsening menstrual cramps that come at times outside of my period.

2.25.2022 – Periodic muscle spasms

11.25.2022 – Cold symptoms likely caught on recent vacation

12.2.2022 – Stuffy nose and dry throat. Seems to kinda just stick around

Exercise tolerance decreased, Angina pectoris and Cardiac disorder

2.21.2021 – Dizziness

2.25.2021 – Note. Received Moderna vaccine. Not Pfizer.

4.26.2022 – Increasing angina. Muscle aches and pain. For 2 days after 4th booster and pneumonia shot almost unable to get out of bed because of muscle and ache pain for 2 days

4.29.2022 – Heart issues. Had to be hospitalized for heart catheterization. Don't think it was caused by booster

5.8.2022 – Very dizzy. Inable to exercise. Have anappointment with my Cardiologist on 5.11.22. Still having problems with chest pain. Will also be making an appointment with my primary physician.

Electric shock sensation, Deafness unilateral and Hypoacusis

2.7.2021 – My hand on the injection side went numb for several hours after the injection. I had electrical type zingers that started by my left eye and then throughout my head and torso. I woke up drenched in sweat with rumbling gut.

2.8.2021 – Electrical/zinger sensations in my head and body. Total drenching sweats at night and unable to sleep

2.15.2021 – For 4 days I used ice + tylenol +rest to manage headache and arm pain + intense zingers in my head and torso + nausea +gastro pain + night sweats + insomnia. Back of arm was sore for 6 days. Mouth canker sores on day 7.

2.22.2021 – My ears are ringing really loud all day and all night. I am going to see an audiologist tomorrow. My stomach is still upset and a headache. I went to the Dr yesterday and got a prescription for the nausea. I was tested for Covid, It was negative.

3.2.2021 – Nerve tingling, wild dreams

3.3.2021 – My ears are ringing really loud. Started after the first shot and has gotten louder. Will require hearing aids to counteract the ringing.

3.4.2021 – My left ear is totally blocked and i can't hear anything, plus both ears are ringing very loudly.

3.5.2021 – The ringing in my ears was so bad i got hearing aids today. I have lost all hearing in one ear. Audiology

3.6.2021 – Ringing in my ears is intense, no hearing on one ear Specialist Dr appt

3.7.2021 – I cannot hear out of one ear, it feels blocked, plus both ears are ringing

3.8.2021 – I can't hear out of one ear, both ears are ringing Going to ENT

3.15.2021 – I have had severe cramping, gas and the runs.My ears are ringing non stop all day and night.Sleeping is impacted by getting up to use the bathroom.I have not gotten rid of my headache since the first shot which is highly annoying. In person Dr appointment

3.22.2021 – My ears are still ringing very loudly.I am having trouble sleeping.

3.29.2021 – My ears are ringing non stop and I can't sleep. In person dr

4.5.2021 – Gastro upset in addition to severe tinnitus. Unable to sleep.

4.12.2021 – My ears are ringing so loud and i am unable to sleep.

11.6.2021 – Loud ringing in ears

11.7.2021 – The ringing in my ears is so loud i could hardly sleep.

11.8.2021 – My brain must be pretty impacted because the ringing is horrible, nonstop and loud

11.9.2021 – Incredibly loud ringing in my head with no off button

11.11.2021 – The ringing in my head is super intense and makes it hard to hear, sleep or concentrate.

11.12.2021 – incredibly loud ringing in my brain that affects my hearing, concentration and sleep.

11.19.2021 – The sounds in my brain are getting louder and more distracting.

11.26.2021 – My poor brain is making lots of noise as the neurons bang into each other. The tinnitus is vety bad!

12.3.2021 – The ringing in my ears is super loud and i wish i could see into my brain to discover what is going on in there.

12.10.2021 – In addition to terrible ringing in my ears, i have had a sore throat and post Nasal drip for over a week.

12.17.2021 – I have significant ringing in my ears that is non stop and is really loud even at night which keeps me awake. I also have constant sinus drainage and sore throat.

2.4.2022 – My ears ring loudly night and day and if terribly distracting.

5.6.2022 – I am not sleeping well. I am more anxious which has never been am issue for me. My ears continue to ring non stop, louder than the chimes in the hearing aids i had to get to counteract the severe tinnitus. It is a constant reminder of my shots.

11.6.2022 – There is a new higher pitch sound with my tinnitus that is very loud and always present. Going to see ENT doctor

Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion, Hunger and Dry throat

1.2.2021 – I was just tired a few hours after, but not fatigued. I took a nap (unusual for me), but this could also be due to the amount of hours I've been putting in lately!

1.3.2021 – I just felt a bit lethargic for about an hour. Probably because I was hungry and hadn't eaten much all day!

1.4.2021 – Not really pain in the injection site, more of slight discomfort in the armpit of the arm that was injected.

1.7.2021 – Slight discomfort in armpit persisted this morning, but as day went on that decreased and I feel little to no sensation there now.

1.9.2021 – Still no armpit discomfort :)

2.1.2021 – Yesterday I had quite a few flu like symptoms. Today I woke up feeling great!

12.15.2021 – Dry/scratchy throat

12.16.2021 – Dry throat

12.17.2021 – Mucus in chest

12.18.2021 – Mild chest congestion

12.19.2021 – Chest congestion now beginning to clear

12.20.2021 – Chest congestion has nearly cleared

12.21.2021 – Slight pressure in chest now that congestion has cleared

Uveitis, Conjunctivitis and Night sweats

2.22.2021 – Weakness, joint pain, 101.6 fever, diarrhea.

3.16.2021 – Cough

4.6.2021 – Lower back pain

5.25.2021 – Pain in the left foot for a couple of weeks. Improving now.

8.25.2021 – Pain in left foot.

10.31.2021 – Night sweats

11.17.2021 – Pink eye

11.24.2021 – Uveitis with possible herpes zoster in right eye Referral to opthalmology department

1.26.2022 – Cough, fever, body aches. Two members of my household had positive COVID-19 tests. I tested negative two days before my symptoms began.

6.1.2022 – Persistent cough.

6.15.2022 – Persistent cough

8.3.2022 – Cough, low grade fever, body aches

11.18.2022 – Muscle and joint pain. Cough.

Esophageal disorder, Delirium and Hiatus hernia

1.25.2021 – Lower back pain

2.4.2021 – Injection site itching. Ear infection.

2.10.2021 – Lightheadedness, delirium

2.11.2021 – Neck pain, upper back pain, lightheadedness, lack of hunger

2.12.2021 – Neck pain, back pain

3.16.2021 – GERD: Nausea and vomiting; attributed to a hiatal hernia

3.23.2021 – Acid reflux/GERD

5.11.2021 – Esophagus isnt working correctly. Had a manometry and it only swallows correctly 45% of the time

8.10.2021 – Fast heart rate, arrhythmia, dizziness, brain fog, vertigo, fainting

2.9.2022 – Cough, fever, skin sensitivity, extreme fatigue, joint and muscle pain.

Injection site swelling, Injection site erythema and Hypoesthesia

4.6.2021 – Numb arm, but I had the same problem after my last tetanus shot

5.4.2021 – Dizzy, off balance, and my arm and tongue went numb for a short while. For about 15 minutes, my tongue was too numb for me to be able to form words. The clinic I received the vaccine at sent me to the emergency room just in case

5.7.2021 – By last night the redness and swelling extended six inches down from the injection site and wrapped most of the way around the arm