Their Stories

Rotator cuff syndrome, Myalgia and Arthralgia

10.30.2021 – Most noticable joint pain is where tight collarbone meets sternum. Most noticable muscle pain is in soft tissue of right palm at base of right thumb.

10.31.2021 – Muscle ache/pain in palm of right hand base of thumb feels about the same compared to yesterday. Headache, joint pain and all other muscle or body aches feel more mild compared to yesterday.

11.1.2021 – Minor aches/pains in right collarbone and in right palm below thumb, just like before but a little more mild.

11.2.2021 – Very mild pain where right collarbone meets sternum and mild achiness in palm of right hand at base of thumb.

11.3.2021 – Very mild pain in joint where right collarbone meets sternum and very mild ache in right palm below thumb.

11.4.2021 – Mild pain in joint where right collarbone meets sternum.

11.5.2021 – Mild joint pain where right collarbone meets sternum.

11.12.2021 – Headache

5.1.2022 – Pain in left wrist when using it.

7.26.2022 – Injured left shoulder rotator cuff, but not sure how it happened. Went to bed in 1st week of April without pain or injury symptoms, but woke up next day with pain in shoulder. Went to doctor, diagnosed rotator cuff injury, now doing physical therapy.

Breast tenderness, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Brain fog

3.31.2021 – Swollen glands in neck, arm pit on left side of body (injection was in left arm)

4.26.2021 – Had stuffy nose sinus pressure off and on since 4/24/21

4.27.2021 – 1) Tender lymph nodes in neck, under arm, side of breast same side as arm that received injection; 2) brain fog hard to concentrate or focus eyes

4.28.2021 – Continued tenderness of lymph nodes only on left side

4.29.2021 – Lymph nodes still tender

4.30.2021 – Stuffy nose; lymph nodes still slightly tender on side of body where I had injection

5.2.2021 – Lymph nodes still slightly tender

4.28.2022 – Tinnitus

Respiratory fume inhalation disorder, Smoke sensitivity and Periorbital swelling

4.15.2021 – Puffy and itchy eyes in the morning. Big puffs under eyes.

4.16.2021 – Still puffy under eyes

4.17.2021 – Puffiness under the eyes is less but still there. New puffiness under lower lip and a numb feeling around that lip.

4.18.2021 – Still puffy under eyes and around lower lip

4.19.2021 – Still some face puffiness, though it has gone down a bit

5.7.2021 – Puffiness under eyes

8.6.2021 – Having some runny nose and scratchy throat symptoms which i attribute to allergies, or maybe wildfire smoke in the air.

Nasal discomfort, Sinus congestion and Throat irritation

3.5.2021 – Yesterday and today i may be a little more tired than usual. But just a little, enough to get me to go to bed at a reasonable hour. So maybe the vaccine is also making me smarter. A joke!

3.8.2021 – For a part of the day I felt like I had a slight cold - minor sinus congestion, slight irritated feeling at the back of my nose/throat. For the rest of the day I felt ok. Same thing happened in the previous 2 days. No fever, I took my temperature.

Night sweats, Sinus congestion and Respiratory tract congestion

4.3.2021 – Night sweats

4.5.2021 – Sinus congestion

4.22.2021 – The day before my period started I had fatigue and headache similar to the days after the 2nd shot. I do not usually have these symptoms pre-menstration.

7.1.2021 – Congestion and cough, headache and runny nose, lasted a couple days. Some fatigue

11.27.2021 – Sore throat

11.29.2021 – Runny nose, sore throat

11.30.2021 – Sore throat, cough, congestion

12.1.2021 – Cough, congestion, sore throat

12.2.2021 – Cough, sore throat, congestion

12.3.2021 – Cough, congestion

12.18.2021 – Cough

Anal fistula, Anal abscess and Fecaloma

4.11.2021 – Muscle ache and fatigue are now localized to arm that was injected. However pain/fatigue in that arm, as well as pain of injection site to the touch are the worst they have been so far.

4.12.2021 – Again pretty much limited to arm that was injected, but still muscles in that arm very weak. Redness around injection site has increased, about the size of a half dollar coin, but not circular, more like a hive.

4.13.2021 – Redness around injection site is increasing in size. Pain in site has not decreased at all.

4.15.2021 – Muscle fatigue present most intensely in biceps, but overall as well.

4.23.2021 – Rash on arm, not at injection site. Very likely unrelated and just contact dermatitis.

5.7.2021 – Developed a large, deep cyst.

5.14.2021 – Perianal abscess, impacted rectum, severe diarrhea (likely antibiotic associated.)

10.8.2021 – Peri-anal fistula Outpatient surgery

11.2.2021 – Rash around injection site. Looks like a classic bullseye rash with injection site in the center.

11.3.2021 – Still has bullseye rash around injection site, rash is growing in size.

11.5.2021 – Sore throat and pain in ear canal upon swallowing.

11.27.2021 – I got the HPV vaccine; after that experience an increase in vision brownouts and blackouts and am continuing to see spots in the corners of my eyes.

12.12.2021 – Exhaustion, muscle fatigue, lightheaded, tunnel vision, vision black outs, runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, headaches. Covid Test - Negative

1.30.2022 – Got Covid.

Pruritus and Rash

1.18.2021 – I have had a rash on the same arm as I received the injection. This rash appeared 5 days after the vaccine was received. This is day 17. Doctor gave oral and topical steroids. Rash improved slightly but is still there & itches. Unsure if from shot.

1.25.2021 – The rash that developed is still being treated. This is day 24. My health care provider recommended that I still receive the 2nd COVID vaccination. It is scheduled for this Friday.

Hypersomnia, Ear pain and Pruritus

2.25.2021 – Sporadic itchy areas on legs top of feet top of hands and arms

2.27.2021 – Random spots of itching for short peroids of time on ams/hands and ankles/feet.

3.13.2021 – The spotty itching on feet,ankles, top of feet, and ankles. It is sporadic and moves randomly. No rash. Never had this before my 2 moderne jabs. More frustrating than anything. Anything that will eliminate it?

3.20.2021 – Ear ache in left ear. Not vaccine related. My family doctor

10.27.2021 – No

11.16.2021 – I am fatigued all of the time and sleep more than 12 to 25 hours daily.

Lymphadenitis, Menstruation delayed and Menstrual disorder

2.14.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left arm

2.15.2021 – Lump in lymph node under left arm pit

2.17.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left arm pit has gone down

3.25.2021 – Continued sore arm at injection site

5.15.2021 – Very late menstrual period, irregular, longer than normal bleeding.

10.1.2021 – Pain at injection site, enflamed/ painful lymph nodes under left armpit

10.2.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph node under left arm

10.4.2021 – Swollen lymph node under arm has reduced but still swollen and tender

10.5.2021 – Lymph node under left arm still swollen but it's gone down and Is less painful.

10.6.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph node under arm.

Metamorphopsia, Gait disturbance and Visual impairment

1.25.2021 – 5 minutes of serious dizziness 2 hours after vaccination

1.26.2021 – Slight feeling of instability when walking after a distance

5.17.2021 – Vision distortion, more often and longer lasting than usual. Including wiggly vibrantly colored worms, blurry vision. Each lasted less than an hour. Would have been uncomfortable to work or drive during episodes. Ended 7 weeks after second shot In no office eye doctor visit. No recommendations given

Chondrocalcinosis, Motion sickness and Immune system disorder

3.10.2021 – I have Covid Arm from Moderna Vaccine

3.11.2021 – Covid Arm

9.5.2021 – Diagnosed with pseudo gout/chronic CPP/CPPD Office Visits

10.10.2021 – I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in my wrists, knee and neckvafter my 2nd vaccine. Since having my booster, the pain in my wrists has increased.

4.14.2022 – Had bad reaction to this last vaccine. Had Covid arm, extreme dizziness (like motion sickness) and some nausea. These systems lasted 4 days. Had Covid arm with my first vaccine and was tired with my 2nd, but never had dizziness or nausea before.

9.25.2022 – Severe hives and itching from pain RX since vaccine and flu shot

10.2.2022 – Continued itching on arms, scalp and upper torso. Itch do bad causing bleeding and bruises

10.23.2022 – Terrible itchy rash arm, abdomen, chest and back and rear end. Started days after booster on 9/11. Have had many treatments and went to Dermatologist. Determined my immune system went crazy. Still going on for over a month

12.11.2022 – Had pneumonia

Skin discomfort and Injection site reaction

1.26.2021 – Near the injection site, I have over the last few days had a strange sensation. When I raise my right arm above my head, it feels like an adhesion is pulling under the skin.

1.27.2021 – Still, I feel a tightness near the injection sight that feels like adhesions just under the surface. This sensation only occurs as I stretchy my right arm above my head.

1.28.2021 – As mentioned over the past several days, there is still an uncomfortable feelinglike an adhesion pulling under the skin near the injection sight when I stretch my left arm above my head.

Presyncope, Body temperature decreased and Dysphagia

2.4.2021 – Hard to walk for about a half hour

2.6.2021 – Gas to night, unusual amount

3.6.2021 – Weakness and sweating when doing moderate exercise that is unusual. Temp was below my normal temp of 96.8. Felt weird.

3.7.2021 – Feel like I have a cold, tired, sneezing

3.9.2021 – Extremely tired, sneezing. Slept fine last night for 8hrs.

6.2.2021 – Vertigo and almost fainted. Started yesterday morning at 5:45 am. Felt dizzy when I woke up last night, felt dizzy when I woke up this morning. Both times I was still laying flat when feeling dizzy. Worked both days, mostly just sat at my compute

10.25.2021 – I had extreme chills and fatigue the day after my 7 pm shot. Not as severe as the second dose. I took my temp once and it was normal

10.26.2021 – I first developed vertigo after my second shot. Never had it before. It was gone for a few months but it came back about 2 weeks ago, still remains.

10.28.2021 – After midnight I woke up and felt horrible. My head was throbbing, I had a runny nose, dizzy, I could not get back to sleep for at least 3 hours. I normally do not get headaches at all. I dosed off finally, when I woke up I felt okay.

11.15.2021 – Vertigo still bothers me. Did not have it ever before my vaccinations

4.25.2022 – Covid positive approx 2/1/22, high temp, could not swallow, coughing incessantly. Emergency croon visit lasted 4 hrs, given steroids. Felt better about March 2. Normal temp 96.25, highest temp 102. Currently have a scratchy throat.

5.16.2022 – Head fog

5.17.2022 – Mind fog

6.18.2022 – Cold symptoms and tired

Alopecia, Sinus disorder and Urinary tract infection

2.8.2021 – Sore throat and nasal congestion

2.26.2021 – Sore throat

3.2.2021 – Sinus symptoms, sneezing

10.1.2021 – Seasonal allergies so this may not be related.

10.20.2021 – Unexpected hair loss but I am on a immunosuppressant but this is new with the booster

12.8.2021 – Cold symptoms but two negative rapid tests

4.26.2022 – I'm immune compromised taking Actemra

4.28.2022 – These may be due to my RA

4.29.2022 – seasonal allergy symptoms

5.23.2022 – Fatigue, muscle aches and stiffness, migraines for past two mornings

5.30.2022 – Increase in allergies; muscle stiffness and joint pain

6.6.2022 – Sneezing, congestion, sore throat intermittentmaybe allergiesno fever, some fatigue and joint pain

7.27.2022 – 2 UTI's; allergy symptoms

10.18.2022 – Fatigue

11.1.2022 – Nasal congestion could be related to the harvesting around us. No fever or sore throat

Endometriosis, Colitis ulcerative and Feeling jittery

5.4.2021 – Felt jittery for an hour or two after vaccine administered

5.7.2021 – Endometriosis pain is worse today

5.18.2021 – Period started late and flow was abnormal

6.2.2021 – I feel much warmer than usual - more like a hot flash. Endometriosis pain

6.6.2021 – Endometriosis pain - worse than usual.

6.8.2021 – Endometriosis symptoms are worse - pain and flow

11.30.2021 – Heart palpitations. PMS and endometriosis symptoms are much worse than in the past. Waiting for appointment

12.2.2022 – Ulcerative colitis

Oxygen saturation increased, Dysgeusia and Injection site pruritus

1.5.2021 – Rhinorrhea and slight sore throat both mild

1.27.2021 – Extremely metallic taste in my mouth

1.29.2021 – I neglected to mention the yesterday morning I noted a large area of swelling on left side in my armpit . It was very sore. I used Tylenol an warm soak . It decreased over the day and today is 25cent size I was quite large like diameter of tennis ball.

2.3.2021 – Itching on left arm is now all over not just at injection site area. Very itchy using otc topical hydrocortisone

2.24.2021 – The arm where I had injection is very itchy again . Not a big deal but annoying . Mostly near site but actually does extend doe to hand at times.

3.10.2021 – The intermittent arm itching is back. Definitely around injection site it is itchier but does spread beyond down to hand at times. As I said prior not bad just annoying

4.28.2021 – Admitted and evaluated for SOB and pulse oximetry in mid to high 80s intermittent. Neg Covid x 3 testNeg PE Work up is still continuing as SOB intermittent but not as acute.

7.28.2021 – Got do with COVID toes . No symptoms except toes that looked like COVID toes. Resolved over 3 weeks or so.

Rectal abscess, Reaction to preservatives and Electrolyte imbalance

1.21.2021 – Bruising (purple) at the site - along with firm raised swelling)

1.23.2021 – Bruising at injection site (purple, not red as above)

1.24.2021 – Bruising at injection site (large purple area with mild swelling still)

1.25.2021 – Bruise at injection site (purple) still

1.27.2021 – Bruise at injection site. Pain elsewhere - started within 1-2days of vaccine but likely unrelated so didnt then.

2.3.2021 – Reaction to allergy shot over a week after vaccine - had been in maintenance dose and have to back down. Separate pain that Id had since 1-2 days after shot that is not likely linked, just in timing. ER visit was a few days after the shot but I couldnt note it in daily check-in. I also could never document symptoms the day if the shit when I was watched fir longer by medical staff (right after shot). This program didnt work that day (could not register till day after).

2.18.2021 – Significant lightheadedness and funny sensations in my head, ears and throat -, had to be watched again like first time, and they asked me to get a ride home again. Had unusually high BP too. This is very abnormal for me and I get so many immunizations as a health care provider Observation area at vaccine site staffed with ED folks to keep an eye on us

2.19.2021 – Elevated BP like after the shot in observation area - strange! And lightheartedness, feeling faint, couldnt do things like walk the dog like normal

2.20.2021 – Still lightheaded/dizzy... and BP still elevated abnormal for me

2.25.2021 – Rectal abscess which started within 1-2 days of last vaccine is again a problem. Never had before. Maybe its linked to vaccine??? Worse the last couple days, went to ER last night

3.4.2021 – Abscess starting after 1st vaccine - no one has called to discuss this or other (e.g., reactions starting 10- 15 minutes after vaccine) Surgical consult following ED visit 1 week ago

3.18.2021 – Headache and fatigue - seems to be lasting several days - may be completely unrelated. No other symptoms

3.25.2021 – Recurrence of symptoms that started a couple days after the first vaccine - thought all was done, unclear if linked or not but never ever had before. Had rectal abscess that cleared up but same acute rectal pain and now diarrhea with some bleeding.

5.20.2021 – Sustained high BP - really since the 1st vaccine. Was high after each vaccine when I started to feel suddenly lightheaded about 15 minutes after both shots + throat/tongue fulIness. have a h/o low BP, at times too low. Really high now-often 160/100+

8.21.2021 – Intermittent chest pains, increased BP & HR (never had these before all of this). Had funky electrolytes once when sent by PCP to ER, for no clear reason since ate well. Have not had Echo - not sure theyll ever order. Recent illness, -covid.

2.18.2022 – Hyperthyroidism or Thyroiditis - still in follow-up. This in top of depression which is worse since all of this Other things but can't recall when you last contacted me

11.19.2022 – Tori'thyroid stuff and raoud Pulse occasional arrhythmia but not as bad as last year all started after virus in 11/2020 that can't confirm if was COVID or not. Also still with cognitive stuff and mood down ever since that illness. Did have symptoms a I can't remember last church in but it it was last year then trees do it have all these not necessarily if more recent

Dysmenorrhea, Flushing and Menstruation irregular

4.1.2021 – My body was struggling regulating my temperature earlier. I got incredibly hot and flushed for about 45 minutes. Then I went outside amd when I came back in I couldn't stop shivering.

4.28.2021 – My period is this week and it has been really off. It was 2 days late, I've had awful cramps, and nausea

5.26.2021 – My period symptoms have been worse than usual. Terrible cramping, nausea, and worse anxiety than usual. I noticed my period after my first dose was similar to this.

Asthenia, Chills and Pain in extremity

3.7.2021 – I have felt no side effects whatsoever. Not even a welt at the injection site. My arm has never even been mildly sore at this point.

3.9.2021 – Zero injection sight reaction, including a complete lack of soreness. No welt nor discomfort whatsoever.

3.26.2021 – Just like the first shot. I feel nothing. No injection site pain, no soreness and no temperature.

5.7.2022 – General malaise. I feel weak and tired. Injection arm is a little sore. The chills were pretty bad last night but 600 mgs of Advil put them down.

5.10.2022 – I'm feeling quite normal today

Emotional distress, Food poisoning and Poor quality sleep

9.12.2021 – I received the inhection in right arm. Had more muscle pain in arm that didn't have the inhection

9.13.2021 – Some pressure in ears for a short time but went away quickly

9.25.2021 – Lymph node slightly swollen under left arm. Not sleeping well but nothing that would stop me from going to work or carrying on with daily activities

10.3.2021 – Explosive Diarrhea!

10.4.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen under arm and in neck

10.5.2021 – Lymph node under arm swollen

10.6.2021 – Overly Emotional...

10.18.2021 – I had a case of food poisoning and it was really difficult to get over. Unsure if it was due to vaccine or not...lot of diarrhea and vomiting.

10.23.2021 – Stomach upset and diarrhea

10.30.2021 – digestion issues

10.5.2022 – I caught Covid

Ear pain, Rash and Respiratory tract congestion

1.10.2021 – Congestion started last night

1.11.2021 – Still some congestion

1.22.2021 – I developed a rash in my armpits...right one was worse than left. Actually developed it a few days after receiving the shot but didnt think it was a symptom until I realized I havent used anything new or different. It cleared up yesterday.

2.5.2021 – Just received my 2nd dose 15 min ago

2.7.2021 – After checking in yesterday I did have a fever but I did not wake up with it

3.20.2021 – Have had a bad head/ear ache for the last 3 days

Miliaria, Skin burning sensation and Burning sensation

3.16.2021 – My skin on torso neck chin and ears feel sunburned. Prickly and tingling burning sensation. No redness or rash seen.

3.17.2021 – Skin on trunk neck face and ears feels sunburned - not red or warm to the touch

3.28.2021 – Burning feeling on my trunk, neck and chin. Swollen lymph nodes under armpit. Fatigue

4.16.2021 – Tender lymph nodes (arm pit)

4.25.2021 – Tender lymph nodes in arm pit

5.9.2021 – Joint pain (knees) and swollen lymph nodes in arm pits

11.17.2021 – Swollen glands in armpit bilaterally

11.19.2021 – Swollen glands under armpit

11.20.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes - armpits

Varicella, Stress and Impaired work ability

3.4.2021 – Tuesday and Wednesday I had a very itchy rash around my neck, itchy scalp, runny nose and sneezing.

3.6.2021 – My neck and scalp are still itching, but less. The redness is gone but the itch remains.

3.7.2021 – Not so much a rash as continuing itchy scalp & neck, continuing runny nose & sneezing.

4.20.2021 – Large rash on my right breast. Very itchy. Prescription excema cream helpful.

4.29.2022 – I'm just getting over Flu A and my 4th round of chicken pox. I was off work for 2 weeks. The longest I have ever been out sick. My primary care physician, in person, twice.

10.29.2022 – Aprll - fluA & chickenpox (4th time) May - Covid19 June - chickenpox (5th time) I was under extreme stress. (Family drama and move to Missouri.) But my doctors and allergists are saying not to take the 3rd booster. Doctor office using contagion protocols.

Flank pain, Pain of skin and Influenza like illness

1.15.2021 – I often have nausea, may be unrelated to vaccine

1.19.2021 – Nausea may be unrelated; its mild

1.21.2021 – Slight sore throat. Skin hurts

1.29.2021 – I had flu-like symptoms starting 1 week ago, including chills, painful skin, sore throat, runny nose, cough, nausea, mild headache, mild diarrhea. I had a positive test for COVID-19. I had been exposed at work despite preventive measures! I am better

3.2.2021 – Very mild cough in the morning. Mild to moderate fatigue .

3.10.2021 – Slightly worsening cough, mostly morning and evening. Also fatigue, mild to moderate. Intermittent nausea, with decreased appetite.

2.11.2022 – Pain in left flank came on acutely while pulling off left sock with right hand, pulling hard. Pain has persisted about 2 weeks, waxes and wanes.

Laryngitis, Body temperature increased and Injection site warmth

1.11.2021 – Coughing

1.12.2021 – Cough

1.20.2021 – Itching, heat at injection site. Headache with nausea. Sense like sucking the last of a drink up a straw inside my ribs on the right side.

2.5.2021 – Coughing. SOB.

2.6.2021 – Cough, congestion

5.6.2021 – Watery diarrhea -8 days, temperature 100.4, coughing, runny nose, congestion, headaches, back pain, muscle aches.

6.5.2022 – Headache, fatigue

6.12.2022 – Cough, SOB, headache, laryngitis

11.6.2022 – Got COVID: fever, headache, body aches, cough, runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting.

Photophobia, Poor quality sleep and Dysmenorrhea

3.31.2021 – Period cramps and flow were more intense than normal

4.24.2021 – Could not sleep first night after receiving he vaccine

4.28.2021 – Sleep - havent slept well the past 2 nights.

5.7.2021 – Developed a urinary track infection and Ive never had one previously.

5.28.2021 – Sore throat, ear ache, fatigue. Likely not covid related.

10.22.2021 – Had a respiratory illness Aug 2021, but the COVID test was negative.

12.17.2022 – Post Covid continue to have light sensitive headaches and fatigue. First Covid positive date was was 12/2/22.

Intermenstrual bleeding, Nasopharyngitis and Oropharyngeal pain

5.3.2021 – 10 days after my first dose I had period spotting for about 2 days. It was completely off cycle and never happens to me normally. It went away with no issues and I started my period on schedule after that.

11.5.2021 – These happened yesterday, but I forgot to fill out yesterday. Today I'm good :)

10.16.2022 – Just a cold I think. Soar throat, mild cough, mild exhaustion for about a day of it. Feeling mostly better now with a mild cough.

Ocular discomfort, Muscle strain and Musculoskeletal pain

2.23.2021 – Last week having heart palpitations and just not feeling well pressure headache in right eye areaNoticed also swelling up by my right clavicle area but it seems to be going down

2.28.2021 – Right eye discomfort and headache on right side

3.1.2021 – Right buttock at the top discomfort pain like I pulled a muscle or something

3.2.2021 – Head feels funny just dont feel like myself

3.3.2021 – Not feeling like myself

3.4.2021 – Feeling bad right side of head feeling funny and right eye discomfort again

3.11.2021 – Bad headache right eye discomfort and on Tuesday 3/9 felt like I was gonna pass out dizziness went to hospital

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Injection site discomfort and Arthralgia

1.10.2021 – Generally don't feel well

2.5.2021 – My normal temp is typically low 97s, so when its over 98, I dine feel well

11.16.2021 – I'm not having pain at the injections site. I'm still having a bit of discomfort in my armpit/pec

12.3.2021 – I've been experiencing neck and shoulder discomfort since the booster. I thought it would go, but it has not. Chiropractor

5.13.2022 – After 24+ hours I had mild joint soreness and tiredness. I was fine the next morning

Hypotension, Influenza and Fatigue

5.20.2021 – Hypotension for about the last week, BP running in the 80s/50s. I have both personal & family history of this but the spells don't usually last this low for this long. (I have had cardiology evaluation of this before.)

6.17.2021 – My BP has dropped again. It runs low anyway, but dropped a week or 2 after the 1st dose; 80/59 today & I'm exhausted. Otherwise I feel fine. No idea if it's related to the vaccine or just coincidence that it dipped so much a few days after each dose

6.3.2022 – Influenza in April