Their Stories

Erysipelas, Auditory disorder and Hypoacusis

1.18.2021 – Husband is a physician and being treated with antibiotics for erysipelas. After three doses seeing improvement

3.6.2021 – Diarrhea for more than 48 hours

5.14.2021 – Increased fasting blood sugar headaches fatigue

10.30.2021 – Got a respiratory virus. Home Nasal swab said not Covid

4.29.2022 – Runny nose drainage

5.28.2022 – Covid symptoms of headache, fatigue, runny nose, cough, low grade fever sick for 13 days

6.4.2022 – Upper resporstory symptoms and cough as well as fatigue.

7.23.2022 – Since having Covid 5/16 have a cough and have to take daily inhaler At doctor's office

10.22.2022 – Some hearing issues

11.7.2022 – Have new issue with hearing since had Covid

12.25.2022 – Having hearing loss in right eat and tintinitus Doctors office

Breast feeding, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

3.21.2021 – I am currently breastfeeding my 4 month old. he has not shown any symptoms either.

3.22.2021 – I am continuing to breastfeed and my 4 month old son doesn't show any symptoms

3.24.2021 – still breastfeeding 4 month old son

3.25.2021 – I'm continuing to breastfeed my four month old son. he appears to have no symptoms.

4.1.2021 – I had pain in my armpit, in my lymph nodes. It didn't start until about 5 days after I'd had my shot. I didn't think it was related to the shot at first but the pain was in the same arm (left) that I got the shot. The pain has gone away now.

4.16.2021 – I continue to breastfeed my 5 month old son and he seems much more lethargic and is napping more than usual today. I wonder if he is feeling effects from my reaction.

Peripheral swelling, Nasal congestion and Nausea

1.29.2021 – No

1.31.2021 – In retrospect I had tiredness for two days after my injection, but didnt realize it until today when I felt much better. I had swelling in my arm, but its gone today.

2.27.2021 – Last night I had nausea and body aches, but its gone today.

5.19.2022 – Nasal congestion

10.11.2022 – I feel fine today, but the evening of the injection I began to have most of the symptoms listed above, except no fever or rash, no vomiting. I felt very sick that night and the following two days. The 4th and 5th days still had some aches and nausea.

Asthenopia, Ocular discomfort and Stress

3.20.2021 – Accidentally used thermometer again after fever without cleaning it. Within a few hours started feeling unwell. Not sure how its possible.

3.21.2021 – PAIN BEHIND EYES WHEN STRAINING EYES DOWNWARD. EYE TWITCHING

3.22.2021 – TIME-CORRELATIVE EYE TWITCHING AND PAIN/DISCOMFORT BEHIND EYE. COMPLEX MEDICAL HISTORY.

3.23.2021 – Eye discomfort. Eyelid twitching is increasing in frequency.

4.1.2021 – Severe anxiety and mental stress. Likely unrelated to vaccine but figured Id mention it for surveillance and prevalence data.

Decreased interest, Spinal pain and Muscle fatigue

3.18.2021 – My Versicolor appeared 3/17 and is worse than any other occurence. My leg muscles feel fatigued. Ive been feeling sluggish since the shot.

3.29.2021 – My hands have oddly been swollen, ache like arthritis and my thumb has a lump. Ive never had RA or arthritis. I have preexisting versicolor that happens once a year and I am experiencing the worst case ever without triggers (coffee, humidity,

4.5.2021 – Swollen lymphnodes, cold at the bone

4.12.2021 – Still have symptoms of RA, I never had RA before.

6.28.2021 – Fatigue

10.2.2021 – My hands feel like they have joint pain.

4.23.2022 – Fatige, spine-joint pain. Lessening of want to do anything. 30-pound weight gain.

4.28.2022 – Abnormal mammogram. My family does not have any history of breast cancer.

Upper respiratory tract congestion, Head discomfort and Ear discomfort

3.10.2021 – Typical flu like symptoms plus a stiff back of neck

3.11.2021 – Last night a cough developed. Gone in the morning. Terrible headache! Stomach queasy today. Only ate fruits today. Drank often!

3.12.2021 – My head is stuffed up and my ears feel plugged up. I used Navage, and it cleared up somewhat.

3.13.2021 – Today was a better day than the previous days. Still a stuffed head. As yet, not totally better, but an improvement.

3.14.2021 – A terrible headache and stuffed up head. The back of my neck has been stiff and hurts since the day after my vaccination.

Increased bronchial secretion, Extrasystoles and Nodule

1.31.2021 – Axillary swelling under the left arm.

2.1.2021 – Swollen arm and axillary gland.

2.2.2021 – Swollen axillary gland

2.3.2021 – Axillary gland swelling

2.4.2021 – The axillary gland is still swollen and sore.

2.28.2021 – Exhaustion and I continue to have sinus issues. Excessive secretion

3.13.2021 – Lymph nodes in both sides of my neck. A knot on my clavical, left side and swollen axcillary ,arm pit on the left side.

3.26.2021 – Extremely tired and no energy.

3.5.2022 – Rapid heart rate. It skips beats.

Tuberculosis, Latent tuberculosis and Aphasia

1.15.2021 – I have a toothache and it is driving me nuts. Might not be related

3.12.2021 – I tested positive for TB using the quintiferon gold test. I am not sure if it can mess with the results. The test was done 3 weeks after my second dose. I went for a chest X-ray today and I am still waiting for the results. I feel fine though.

4.28.2021 – Latent TB

11.27.2021 – Laryngitis really sore throat, fever

12.11.2021 – been sick since 11/22 with deep cough, sore throat, and fatigue. did a 7 day course start: 11/24 due to step throat. first week my throat was so sore I couldn't sleep, eat, or talk and I had a fever, diarrhea, vomiting. Cough & soreness gotten worse

12.25.2021 – I am still coughing and have a sore throat. I went to the doctor after I threw up.

Edema peripheral, Influenza like illness and Neck pain

3.12.2021 – Rash on arm, swollen and painful underarm in injection side. Pain in opposite underarm.

3.27.2021 – Armpit soreness and neck soreness

4.2.2021 – Just found out Im pregnant (in case you want this info for research and data)

4.9.2021 – Flu like sickness, low grade fever, body aches, sore throat, fatigue

4.16.2021 – Flu like symptoms

1.13.2022 – I have Covid

1.20.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 1/12/21. Body aches, chills, extreme fatigue

2.3.2022 – Cold symptoms, body aches, sore throat, cough, runny nose

Tympanoplasty, Tympanic membrane perforation and Otitis media

1.22.2021 – The first day my armpit on the shot arm was sore

2.17.2021 – Very sore where I got the vaccine

2.22.2021 – Still have swollen armpit glands

2.23.2021 – Had a migraine yesterday

3.2.2021 – Middle ear infection- went to Dr and got antibiotics but still feel poorly Went to Dr. office

3.16.2021 – My eardrum burst from my ear infection- the infection is gone but I have very limited hewring out of my left ear. If it doesnt heal Ill need an operatiom I went to the Dr, office

10.29.2021 – Had a migraine before getting the shot

10.30.2021 – Swelling in left armpit

1.28.2022 – I jad an operation to repair my eardrum

Injection site vesicles, Rash vesicular and Injection site reaction

4.1.2021 – I have this small line of blister-looking bumps where I got the shot.

4.2.2021 – I still have a small string of blister-like bumps near the injection. Also, there is a bump under my left underarm and it hurts a little (I got the vaccine on my left arm). Maybe my lymph node there is swollen?

4.3.2021 – I still have a line of blister-like bumps on my left arm and there is a bump under my left underarm that kind of hurts.

4.4.2021 – I still have a line of blister-like bumps on my left arm and I also have a small bruise where I was vaccinated.

4.5.2021 – I still have a line of blister-like bumps on my left arm and there is a small bruise where I got the vaccine

4.6.2021 – There is a small bruise where I got the vaccine. Also my blister-like bumps are fading.

4.7.2021 – I still have a line of blister-like bumps on my left arm (although now they are faded) and there is a small bruise where I got the vaccine.

1.9.2022 – Armpit (on arm that I got the shot) feels sore/swollen. Maybe that is my lymph node?

1.11.2022 – Lymph node in armpit (of jabbed arm) feels swollen and is sore

1.12.2022 – Swollen/sore lymph node of arm that got jabbed

Finger deformity, Limb mass and Cyst

1.25.2021 – Change in voice

1.27.2021 – Joints in fingers extreemly swollen, burning sensation in each of the digits

7.28.2021 – More pain and swelling in joints

1.28.2022 – As I reported prior:Bi-lateral Arthritis appeared with 24hrs of the 1st vaccine pain&swelling continues obstructing movement in part of my hands wrist, involving the 1st joints in my fingers.They have gross deformity(swollen lumps cysts) No1 helps Visit with pain doctor & Rhuemotologist

Tremor, Back pain and COVID-19

1.29.2021 – Tremor in left hand but seems to be better now

2.8.2021 – Back pain

10.1.2021 – I was told I would probably not experience any side effects from 3rd shot but these have been wise and persisted longer than from 2nd shot

9.30.2022 – Since you last contacted me I think I had 2nd booster on June 24 and then went on trip (wore masks and socially distanced as much as possible but no one else in group did) and contracted COVID Had reaction to new omnicron/bivalent vaccine

Chest pain, Dyspnea and Chills

2.18.2021 – No

2.24.2021 – Night before last I woke up coughing around 1:30A. I found it hard to get my breath and my chest area was very painful. After I took some NyQuil and cough medication I calmed down and went back to bed around 4A. When I woke up the next morning I felt better and mainly had congestion in my breathing. I still have some today.

3.3.2021 – Feeling tired, achy and have the chills. Most of this started around lunch time.

Breast feeding, Bone pain and Menstruation irregular

3.8.2021 – Foggy, not myself, out of body almost

4.7.2021 – After my vaccine I experienced a high fever of 103.6. The fever lasted for three days. It went down to 100 on the 3rd day. I had a hard time walking during my fever as my legs gave out. I felt off for days. Yesterday 5 days post dose I had a horrible headache with heart racing feelings. I feel more normal today but exhausted.

4.23.2021 – I do feel off this week. Please update this form to include lactating women! Im breastfeeding -we need more data

10.3.2021 – Massive periods each week ?!!?

10.29.2021 – Fever, bone pain

Acne cystic, Joint warmth and Joint stiffness

3.31.2021 – Keep smelling cigarettes smoke, but no one in the home smokes, not do any neighbors.

4.7.2021 – My chin has broke out in multiple acne cysts. Not prone to this nor have I ever had this before. The initial cigarette smoke (that was not present)and strange smell sensations have abated. Total days of arm stiffness, pain and hot to touch was 5.

4.14.2021 – Slightly woozy ( as in mild dizziness)

4.16.2021 – Smelling a cigarette smoke smell,where there is none, lasted after 1st shot for a week

4.17.2021 – Having the phantom smell of cigarette smoke where theres none, happened with first dose also. Went away after about 10 days

4.19.2021 – Still having the phantom cigarette smell, comes and goes, after first shot lasted around 10 days

4.20.2021 – Phantom smell of cigarette smoke off and on through both doses

Visual acuity reduced, Joint lock and Mental fatigue

2.3.2021 – A little lightheaded when changing position lay to stand. Unusual.

2.17.2021 – Fatigue and general aches, about 4 days ago for 2 days

2.21.2021 – No appetite

2.22.2021 – Feel a little lightheaded and not quite sharp. Also poor appetite.

3.20.2021 – So weird- I'm sure nothing to do with vaccine, but *all* night tickling non-productive cough. First time ever. Not sick at all. Coughed all night! Only thing new is I flew to (b)(6), yesterday.

5.22.2021 – Mild Brain fog, lethargy, feeling a bit off.Also mild tickle cough first time ever.

8.21.2021 – Distal joint of thumb hurts and locks up and feet joints hurt. Never had such a thing occur.

2.20.2022 – Coughing and chest tiredness brain fog that is not asthma. Also got a Pfizer booster and shingles vaccine.

4.20.2022 – Super restless legs when trying to sleep 12 hours after shot- exactly as with other covid vaccinations

4.22.2022 – Not listed by foggy headed like mental lethargy, since day after vaccination. Every time.

4.24.2022 – Mildly Foggy thinking not improved by anything continues since booster

4.25.2022 – Mild mental forgiveness not attributable to anything else. Don't think I had COVID, either.

4.26.2022 – Mentally spaced out about 25% from baseline. No other contributing variables, except maybe old age (?!) I'm 58.

5.5.2022 – Not sure if I reported this in last check in, but since full, annual optometry check up including comprehensive ocular lens assessment October 2021 (very mild cataract left eye, no Intervention needed), cataract now needs surgery ASAP. Same day vision change appt with optometrist

5.26.2022 – Left eye visual acuity even less than initially reported, here. Scheduled for opthomalogy appointment for ASAP lens replacement. Unable to correct with new RX glasses or contacts. I'm 58. Only ? Cause/variable is vaccine. I doubt it, merely reporting

6.2.2022 – Left eye visual acuity worse than last check in. No longer corrected by new contact lens prescription. Saw doctor of optometry for visual refraction checks.

7.19.2022 – Asthma exacerbation, fever, head-ache, night sweats, sore throat, body aches. I was traveling in Scotland

10.18.2022 – I needed bilateral introcular lens surgeries for sudden severe cataracts. Outpatient cataract surgery

Foot operation, Candida infection and Bacterial infection

3.6.2021 – Missed my check-in yesterday. Had mild soreness at injection site.

3.7.2021 – No

4.9.2021 – Not sure what you mean by abdominal pain, mine feels like possible bladder infection

7.2.2021 – Bladder infection, resistant bacteria Labs

11.9.2021 – Podiatry surgery yesterday w/ pain, stiffness, antibiotic

12.9.2021 – Asthma breathing problems related to cold, windy weather. Mild diarrhea, which has passed. I was low energy for two days. All but asthma symptoms are gone and I have tested negative for COVID.

5.18.2022 – Headache, sore throat, runny nose.

5.25.2022 – Bad chest cold, my Dr says it's going around. Double tested and COVID negative.

10.19.2022 – A mild cold and a case of thrush due to an asthma medication.

Anger, Hyperacusis and Peripheral coldness

2.5.2021 – I have s history of cholenergic urticaria to hot/cold temp changes mostly. Glad no alergic response. Whew! Gettingvery tired.

2.6.2021 – Whoozy.

2.7.2021 – Little tired. I didnt get to say tbat the 1st day i was exhausted i hsd to go take a nap...which lasted all afternoonand sweat it out thru the night. I thank you.

3.5.2021 – Little late to ask . Okay. The 26th i was fine. 27th super sensitive to sound angry, yelled at neighbor for yhe high pitch dog repellant sonic sound. It made be practically collapse im moms house and saw white under my skull all around my brain . Almost dropped me to ground. Solution..left the space found source tossed that into recycle bin . Heart: pounding for 24 hr and possible fever in night . My hands were freaking cold. Abd achey, stayed up in recliner so i could rock intermittantly. Couldnt get comfortable in flat bed.

8.27.2021 – Not related to covid, I had shingle vaccine 2 nd .

2.26.2022 – I had covid Jan 13 2022 POS 14th 2022 Neg week and half later on a sunday Booster and flu vaccines 02/24/22 Phone calls to Kaiser ADVICE AND ER PHYSICIANSX2

Dry skin, Eczema and Rash erythematous

1.28.2021 – Spots appeared on my leg, 1 inch circle, not itchy, just red & rough skin. I have had the Shingles shots.

3.5.2021 – Rash on left arm.

3.19.2021 – Exezma on my right arm, like I had on my left arm after the 2nd Moderna shot. Not itchy & left leg, left arm, & now right arm.Never had this ever before.

5.21.2021 – Continuing skin rashes in streaks on my arms & legs, and small spots, some reddish, some just dry skin spots. NotItchy. Dermatologist said to put cream on them. Routine check up, did not go because of the rashes. Already had 6 month routine ck up with dermatologist.

11.19.2021 – Pain between upper shoulders & sore chest, no problem breathing. Head clear & no coughing.

Plantar fasciitis, Sleep disorder and Tenderness

9.8.2021 – Night sweatsthis happened on the 2nd dose too

10.2.2021 – Achy joints

12.4.2021 – Achy joints and now plantar faciatis.

3.5.2022 – Extreme joint pain

10.8.2022 – Swelling of lymph node in arm pit of injected arm

10.9.2022 – Swelling of lymph node under arm pit for 7th day. Ached to the extent it woke me up and had to take Tylenol.

10.16.2022 – Painful nose to the touch and swelling of sinuses. Sinus infection.

10.30.2022 – Lymph node under arm of injection site started to be tender and swell again. The first 2 weeks I had severe lymph node swelling which extended to my chest and ribs. It went down but now it's tender again. Hope it does swell like it did before.

Dermatitis acneiform, Nightmare and Ocular hyperemia

1.23.2021 – Injection site bruise

1.25.2021 – Injection site bruising

1.26.2021 – Bruising at injection site

1.28.2021 – Bruising at injection site.

2.13.2021 – Right hip pain severe

2.17.2021 – Every night after vaccination, I have nightmares.

9.23.2022 – Blood shot right eye

9.24.2022 – Bloodshot right eye less today

9.29.2022 – Today I took 2 Excedrin for headache. Eye pain in both eyes last evening: has to use Genteal OTC eye drops to alleviate intense burning .

10.13.2022 – Headache, joint pain

11.3.2022 – A few itchy pimple like eruptions.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Restlessness and Joint stiffness

1.11.2021 – The pain in my arm was last evening bad enough to take a Tylenol. Which helped the pain fairly quickly.

1.15.2021 – Tired due to not getting good rest last night

2.1.2021 – An ache and slight pain down the leftside of my torso . I received my vaccine in my left arm. That was last night, and I feel fine today.

2.3.2021 – My stomach has been very mildly hurting with no loss of appetite and no nausea

7.31.2021 – I dont know if its related to the vaccine or not. My girlfriend and myself have had more stiffness and aching joints since our vaccines. Causing us to not do our normal (or as much)walking for exercise.

2.1.2022 – I had Covid symptoms, tested negative 3 times over three days, and assumed I was negative. But looking back it very well could have been Covid. I wear my mask anytime I am in public.

Pain in jaw, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Body temperature increased

1.21.2021 – Slight soreness like with flu or shingles shot

2.12.2021 – Had a migraine at 3. Could have been unrelated.

2.16.2021 – I have a rash on my thigh and have contacted my dermatologist. I dont think it's connected to Pfizer. Or could it be?

2.17.2021 – Scheduling a clinic visit, rash is not related.

8.12.2021 – Allergy symptons and sore throat. Seemed to be result of not wearing mask.

10.1.2021 – Soreness in injection area early this morning

10.2.2021 – Runny noise, sore throat

10.3.2021 – Sore throat, headache yesterday after check in

10.4.2021 – Sore throat

10.6.2021 – Fir tge last few days I've been tired. Temp was up Tuesday.

10.7.2021 – Sore throat, hot flashes

4.2.2022 – Allergies, acid reflux

6.13.2022 – Sore throat, stuffy nose, ear ache, jaw ache Calling doctor, taking home tesr, planning to get PCR done

Rhinitis, Myalgia and Nausea

1.18.2021 – 12 hours after my vaccine I experienced severe chills, nausea, myalgias and low grade fever. That lasted 12-18 hours and then I had a severe headache for another 24 hours.

4.1.2022 – I am having significant issues with seasonal allergies- dry cough, congestion and rhinitis

5.16.2022 – I once again had a very severe reaction to the vaccine 12 hours after the injection. Severe chills, headache, nausea, myalgias and arthralgias. They lasted 18-24 hours.

8.17.2022 – Significant congestion from allergies. CoVid test negative Private doctors office

Nervousness, Heart rate irregular and Head discomfort

1.8.2021 – I felt very much like I had the Covid symptoms I had when I was sick in December shaky and achy and low grade fever 99.8 for about 30 min All symptoms came and went and resolved with Tylenol extra strength. Just a bit off

1.9.2021 – Just my heart beating changes all the time. Sometimes I have to take a deep breath

1.10.2021 – Now I have shortness of breath and my heart is beating over 110 at times. I am seeing my primary md tomorrow Going to the md tomorrow

2.8.2021 – Feel light headed and fluffy in the head

Tinea pedis, Cardiovascular disorder and Raynaud's phenomenon

4.7.2021 – Hot flashes during sleep and a little in the morning (not normal). Early period.

4.8.2021 – Abdominal pain above is just some cramping (digestive and menstrual) this morning. Very mild, more like discomfort.

4.11.2021 – Seasonal allergies (normal for me)

4.12.2021 – Contd seasonal allergies (itchy/dry eyes, some sinus congestion. Normal for me)

4.19.2021 – Athletes foot

5.10.2021 – Recurrence of pre-existing digestive issues (bloating, abdominal discomfort)

5.17.2021 – Existing occasional issue with lack of blood flow to feet and fingers seemed worse and to last longer. Saw Dr today and was diagnosed with Raynauds phenomenon. Regular in person with my regular doctor

Eye disorder, Seasonal allergy and Rash pruritic

3.7.2021 – The rash came up suddenly, small bumps and itching on lower back. Never had that before.

3.17.2021 – Slight sore throat and very slight runny nose but its the start of spring pollen season and Im allergic to lots of Atlanta pollens so Im thinking thats the issue, not a reaction to the COVID vaccine.

4.14.2021 – I havent been reporting it because I assume it has nothing to do with the vaccination but figured I should say Ive been getting multiple stores in my left eye that Ive been trying to get rid of. Probably nothing to do with the vaccine. Eye doctor visit

Mycoplasma infection, Infection and Constipation

6.24.2021 – I had a weird episode of insomnia last night. I usually have no trouble falling asleep.

6.25.2021 – I had yet another episode of insomnia last night. I slept better than the night before though. I usually have no issues falling asleep.

6.26.2021 – I have a mild chest pain.

6.27.2021 – I did had some coughing and difficult to remain asleep last night

7.21.2021 – Tiredness and mild shortness of breath.

7.28.2021 – Moderate flu-like symptoms.

9.22.2021 – Headaches, weakness and sinus for a few days 2 weeks ago. My wife and kids too and our 11 year old got sick (vomiting and fever). All of them tested negative to covid antigen tests.

12.22.2021 – I had mycoplasma

6.23.2022 – I have been sick with mild infection, Covid 19 and unknown constipation.

Diplopia, Injection site discomfort and Bronchitis

9.23.2021 – One episode of double vision for about 15 minutes. Had MRI and heart check and all is well.

11.3.2021 – The day after my booster I had some aching

11.6.2021 – Think I have a cold. Babysat this week and my grandson was ill. Not related to the vaccine.

11.7.2021 – Seem to have bronchitis caught from my grandson. Not covid/vaccine related.

5.28.2022 – Injection site is sore but not painful

10.4.2022 – The night and next day after the vaccine I had aching all over like the flu but it went away that afternoon.

12.28.2022 – Cold and cough