Their Stories

Lethargy, Feeling hot and Chills

3.25.2021 – I have swollen glands, and a slight sore throat, not sure this is related to the vaccine.

5.20.2021 – a bad cold or allergies maybe, sore throat, chills, but was better in a couple of days. I didn't feel sick enough to stay home from work and didn't have a fever.

5.29.2021 – Sore throat, feeling lethargic, headache

7.17.2021 – Sore throat, lethargy

10.14.2021 – My joints hurt. Knees, elbows, hips, wrists, fingers and I feel feverish but have no fever. I have swollen glands and my throat hurts. I don't have any way of knowing if this is related to the covid vaccine.

Allergic respiratory symptom, Injection site hypoesthesia and Injected limb mobility decreased

3.18.2021 – The first few days my tongue felt swollen a little. Immediately after the first dose and for 1-2 weeks following, I had a metal taste in my mouth. Also developed mild cold/allergy type symptoms as well. But overall, great!

3.22.2021 – Slightly swollen tongue

3.23.2021 – About 13 hours after the second dose, I experienced severe stomach pain and loose stools (not quite diarrhea but felt like I was on verge of it). Extreme chills - ice cold. Overall body aches and headache (influenza like symptoms). Head fog and dizziness which I experienced a little after the first shot but is extreme day one and two of second shot

3.24.2021 – Feeling so much better on day 3!!!! :)

3.25.2021 – Some difficulty breathing (asthma-like), still have head fog and some symptoms from yesterday, but much much better than day two

9.26.2021 – I still have a head fog feeling and arm numbness and tingling

10.11.2021 – Horrible shoulder pain. The shot was given higher in my arm than usual (just at base of humeral head) instead of just below it like prior shots. I can't move my arm at all. Horrific pain when I force it with my other arm (assistive movement)

10.12.2021 – Shoulder/arm pain is much better than yesterday (better than day of shot and day after)

10.23.2021 – Brain fog still

10.26.2021 – Severe mid and low back pain, still have arm numbness in left arm, Brian fog, new headache x2 days (not sure if related), diarrhea still

11.14.2021 – My arm at injection site is still bad and causes pain and numbness with certain movements (recall that last injx was up higher in my arm than usual - more right at base of humeral head vs subcutaneous)

11.23.2021 – Continued arm pain at injection site with numbness and tingling radiating pain, headaches and continued brain fog

1.9.2022 – Extreme fatigue and exhaustion, especially with exertion. Also still have head fog

4.11.2022 – Still have the brain fog feel and stomach pain

5.19.2022 – Brain fog, head pressure

Breast cancer, Hot flush and Asthenia

2.11.2021 – Runny nose

2.13.2021 – No fever but sometimes feel like hot flashes. Not tired so much more like lack of energy

10.1.2021 – Vsafe didnt ask for info re symptoms immediately after the 3rd shot. 24hrs after the shot had a fever of 101 and chills. Very similar to 2nd shot just 24hrs after instead of 12 hrs

4.17.2022 – Just an FYI as everything happened after yesterday's v safe check. But late yesterday had fever, body aches and fatigue. Resolved by this morning

Sjogren's syndrome, Salivary hypersecretion and Autoimmune disorder

4.7.2021 – Yes! I have Sjogrens; with first shot I had a very runny nose. With second shot, my mouth has lots of saliva. Sjogrens people lack mucus and dont have runny noses or lots of saliva. Others who have autoimmune conditions have said mRna vaccines seem to target where their conditions exhibit: me with moisture; RA with very painful joints. No other side effects.

4.15.2021 – Sjogrens and vaccine appear to be battling: vaccine produces saliva; Sjogrens needs lots and lots of water. Fatigued. Three weeks since second vaccine.

9.23.2021 – 5 months after my second shot, my neck lymph nodes started fleeting shooting pains, just like after my second shot.I felt more fatigued than usual. Skipped normal activities for a few days.Currently pain under my ears. Salivary glands? Sjogrens?

Post-traumatic stress disorder, Vestibular neuronitis and Tongue disorder

2.28.2021 – Its exacerbating my neuro vestibular & psychiatric nervous system is shaking ptsd issues so slept 30 out of 48 past hours

3.2.2021 – Tinnitus

3.26.2021 – Tinnitus which was preexisting but constant now unsure if theyre related but never had this everyday thx

3.29.2021 – These were all last night before bed woke with 99.9 but no temp today except emotions sensitive like 1st vaccine

3.30.2021 – More emotional than normal first one did that too

4.3.2021 – Itching

5.3.2021 – Tinnitus unsure if its related but same timing almost after second shot still unsure if related to vaccine

3.29.2022 – The virus first strain still long hauling neuro damage heart damage preexisting unknown conditions the vaccine relieved slot of the low BP drops it created and intermittent fevers Tongue hasn't recovered also tinnitus accelerated hard to tell y

Hypoesthesia, Asthenia and Injection site pain

7.26.2021 – Day after does 1 - started getting severe sharp pains where injected. Pain shoots down to ny fingers and numbs my arm. Average of 20-25 x's a day for Approx 25 days & still happening 1-2 times day. Feels like a steel rod is being shoved in my arm

9.26.2021 – I have intermittent Severe pain in inject site. Already reported no one responded. The pain gets so severe its deliberating and i cant do anything but wait till it goes away. It is very bad shooting pain. Like a metal rod being shoved in my arm.

Productive cough, Throat irritation and Vomiting

3.8.2021 – Husband and I both had vomiting in the night but it's gone now. Diahrrea has been not a full day yet. We're doing the BRAT diet. Assumed this was delayed reaction to covid vaccination but now learning it might be a 10 month old grandson we watched Saturday sharing his germs with us.

2.1.2022 – The week after Christmas my husband tested positive for covid and my test was inconclusive. He had runny nose and cough 3 days, 2 nights. I had runny nose and scratchy throat 2 days and one night. Very mild, grateful we are vaccinated and boostered!

11.23.2022 – I have a cold. Cough, runny nose and temperature. Have done covid home test Monday and today. It's negative. Did the test because cold, sinus, flu, covid all have similar symptoms. Cough 1st day was a dry cough, but now a productive cough.

Drug hypersensitivity, Food allergy and Restless legs syndrome

4.1.2021 – Severe Asthma; SLE Lupus; RA; Atopic Dermititis; Allergies - food and drugs.

4.3.2021 – Twitching a lot and weird aura

4.15.2021 – From the 1st of April to the 14th April, every day I had odd insomnia and slept great lengths of time. I have restless leg syndrome and taking Requip and baclofan with a night dose of Numenda and was not able to get to sleep.

4.22.2021 – Twitching and spasms in face and left arm

4.23.2021 – Spasm, twitching

4.24.2021 – Twitching, spasms and sad

4.28.2021 – Twitching, spasming

9.5.2021 – Restless

Tachycardia, Decreased appetite and Lymphadenopathy

1.31.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in axillary area abs above clavicle, and the she side the shot was given. Feeling lightheaded when standing.

2.1.2021 – Lightheaded

2.18.2021 – Resting heart rate has been higher than normal. 85-95 bpm, sometimes over 100. I started to notice this after the second dose of vaccine. I am uncertain if this may have started prior to the covid vaccine or not.

10.26.2021 – Lack of appetite since the booster shot.

10.27.2021 – Loss of appetite

Sluggishness, Axillary mass and Feeling hot

8.7.2021 – I thought I had a fever but I didnt when I took my temperature

8.8.2021 – None for today. But yesterday body sore & achy. Felt a little bit like flu symptoms. 2nd shot not as bad as the 1st

8.10.2021 – The last 2 days the place where I got the shot is only slightly sore tender only when I touch it or lay on it. But other than that I really dont notice it.

8.12.2021 – I have a very physical job that causes my some of my body aches and pains

5.4.2022 – The day afterwards I felt a little feverish, my arm was sore where I got the shot and I felt a hard lump under my arm pit. I was sluggish with mild flu like symptoms. It lasted almost 2 days.

Head discomfort, Flushing and Brain fog

4.27.2021 – mild sore throat 3 days now

5.13.2021 – slight brain fog

5.14.2021 – slightly lightheaded

6.23.2021 – 4 day headache. 6/14 to 6/18.

8.10.2021 – pressure headache. approx 2 weeks, 7,15,21 to 7,29,21, HBP feeling in head.

7.22.2022 – joint aches, chills, & fever for 1 day following 2nd booster

8.5.2022 – redness and itching all over body, flush red neck, chest ankles, excessive scratching ... comes and goes, 1 week now. itching shows up at different locations daily, then dissappears

Parosmia, Sleep disorder and Muscle spasms

1.3.2021 – For about 12 hours, starting last night, strong smells like garlic, dogs, and whiskey left in a glass with ice over night, smelled like propane or natural gas. I actually checked the propane tank nearby at one location, and the valves on my stove at home to make sure that nothing was wrong. My sense of smell is now back to normal.

1.18.2021 – The joint pain seems to move from the wrist, elbow, and shoulder of the right arm to the left arm if I sleep in my left side. It returns to the right arm if I lay or recline on the right side.

1.23.2021 – The muscle aches felt like bruising or cramping, and my right leg (2nd injection side) had a cramping glute & ham. I can still walk, but it started to tighten up Thursday, and is really tight today, Saturday.

2.15.2021 – My right arm and pectoral and leg tire more quickly and feel more likely to cramp than the left side. I got the second shot in my right arm. I was hoping that the symptom was in my imagination. It is not.

Cough variant asthma, Muscle discomfort and Bursitis

1.24.2021 – I have bursitis of left shoulder. Soreness, I Cant say its the vaccine.

1.25.2021 – My injection site is right deltoid. Bursitis is on left shoulder

2.12.2021 – Arm soreness to touch where injection was

3.2.2021 – New - bilateral knee discomfort. More muscle discomfort. Relieved with Tylenol

10.5.2021 – Aches, relieved with Tylenol & Aleve

10.8.2021 – Arm sore. Not pain

11.5.2021 – Not new or worsening. Soreness periodically. Have PCP appointment 11/16

4.1.2022 – Seasonal allergies, congestion, sinus issues

5.17.2022 – Re pain at injection site it's more soreness

6.15.2022 – Bronchitis doubt if related to vaccine. No antibiotic needed. Annoying cough. No fever.

11.3.2022 – Not related to vaccine (osteoarthritis)

12.5.2022 – Cough, no temperature, no aches, etc.

Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

3.25.2021 – None

3.26.2021 – No

3.29.2021 – Pain in the upper arm where I had the shot yesterday after I filled out yesterdays questionnaire. It was the result of some manual labor that I was doing that must have triggered the sensitive area. I do not think I would have felt the pain if I was not doing that work. However, I do not think that I would have felt that pain if I had not recently had the shot. Basically, I think the area was more sensitive than usual. The pain subsided within an hour and has not come back almost 24 hours later.

3.30.2021 – Pain in the arm when I get the shot only when I do certain manual labor. Otherwise, it is fine. Once finished working, it subsides.

Axillary pain, Arthralgia and Dizziness

3.10.2021 – A little lightheaded

4.12.2021 – Pain in armpit/shoulder area of arm-probably more likely do to a possible poor shot technique rather than the vaccine

4.13.2021 – Still sore in shoulder and armpit joint area but getting better

4.14.2021 – Shoulder pain, I saw a nurse for allergy shots and she told me to keep moving my arm and that the pain was mostly likely caused from improper injection technique. Confirmed that it has nothing to do with the vaccine itself In person for an allergy shot anyway

4.15.2021 – I still have shoulder pain in my right shoulder

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Herpes simplex and Lung disorder

3.31.2021 – The last 2 days my lungs/chest has felt incredibly tight, like someone is squeezing me hard. I did have COVID-19 in March/April 2020 and Ive had lung issues ever since. Theyve just been a lot worse the last few days and Im not sure if its the vaccine or my long haul problems.

4.21.2021 – Dizziness, elevated heart rate, and my pulsatile tinnitus is worse

4.22.2021 – Dizziness, pulsatile tinnitus is worse, and my heart rate has been elevated

4.23.2021 – Dizziness, worse than usual pulsatile tinnitus, and increased heart rate

4.24.2021 – Lymph nodes under my arms are swollen

6.1.2021 – I have not had a period since the week before my first vaccine shot. First shot was on 3/23/2020. Also I had the worst HSV-1 outbreak 5/27/2020-present that Ive had in over a decade.

7.20.2021 – I have Post Acute Covid-19 Syndrome from having Covid in March 2020. Since getting the vaccine in April 2021 I run fevers multiple times a week. I also have had 4 bad HSV 1 outbreaks and no period since the second vaccine shot.

Sitting disability, Urine flow decreased and Conjunctival hemorrhage

4.26.2021 – Difficulty standing up and sitting down. Reduced urination. Muscle pain. Pelvic pain. Dizziness. Tiredness.

4.27.2021 – Pain on the lower back.

5.2.2021 – Feeling Warm, feeling like having temperature

5.9.2021 – Dificulty with MovilityMuscle Pain.Joint Pain.

5.16.2021 – Higher body temperature. Tiredness. Body Pain

5.17.2021 – Sleep, lack of appetite

6.3.2021 – TiredConjunctival Hemorrage

6.29.2021 – Irregular Period. I menstruated twice in the same month. One light week at the beginning of the month, then a heavy week 2 weeks after.

Cardiac ablation, Ventricular extrasystoles and Cardiac disorder

6.15.2021 – After the PVCs were ablated, a different heart issue arose that it being investigated. It involved tachycardia, a feeling of an irregular heartbeat, neck pressure and lightheadedness.

9.14.2021 – I had a cardiac ablation on 5/25/2021. The PVCs were gone for a month, then returned & I was to have a 2nd ablation. This time I took Prednisone for iodine contrast. It stopped the PVCs. My Dr thinks its systemic inflammation triggered by va I went to cardiac lab at hospital for ablation. Prednisone raced my heart so they slowed it down. Then I had a few PVCs but the Prednisone greatly reduced them. They are now back again like before since the 2 Prednisone pills were temporary.

Renal disorder, Blood glucose increased and Hypersomnia

1.11.2021 – My neuropathy has been acting up Waymore than usual where my toes are in pain and tingling

1.21.2021 – I think the first seven days my sugar was elevated after the shot and I was having heart palpitations. Ive been sleeping a lot

2.5.2021 – My blood sugar has been elevated and it was elevated for like seven days after the first shot now with this one it is elevated again maybe 50 points higher than what it usually is

2.6.2021 – My blood sugars were elevated today as well way higher than what they normally are and I repeat that happen for about seven days after the first vaccination as well

2.8.2021 – My Blood sugar is still elevated and has been since the day of the injection

2.4.2022 – kidney disease

7.23.2022 – I got diagnose with kidney disease Doctor office

Therapeutic response unexpected, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Injection site pruritus

3.12.2021 – Coincidentally Ive recently felt a significant decrease in pain level I was having and it had nothing to do with the injection site..

3.13.2021 – But the chills are minor; and an itch just below the injection site I think is part of the healing process.

3.31.2021 – Soreness in the arm I got the first vaccine administered.

5.19.2021 – Sinus pressure. So I took an over the counter allergy medicine and it went away.

7.7.2021 – A couple nights ago I couldn't sleep so its for one night but felt better today to be able to go to work

1.29.2022 – Yesterday was worse than today considering a month ago I was covid positive. And have recovered etc

2.3.2022 – Ive already had covid 19 and got over it ~30 days before receiving my booster shot

3.10.2022 – Scratchy throat irritation but likely from talking all day at work, more than I usually am needed to.

7.28.2022 – Watery stools for 3 x in one day. But not more than that

Hepatic enzyme increased, Parosmia and Rash pruritic

1.9.2021 – Hot/sweaty

2.6.2021 – Chills

2.5.2022 – Non-localized rash and itching all over the body 2 weeks after booster and still experiencing it. I have 39,000 AU/mL antibodies which is 780x more than the standard range of <50.00 AU/mL I visited an allergist and my PCP

3.4.2022 – Itching non-localized to the site of injection and my anti-spike level value is 38,951.4 AU/mL which is 780x greater than the standard value of <50.0 AU/mL. Also have elevated liver enzymes Allergist and PCP

6.3.2022 – Foul taste and smell that comes and goes. It smells like something is rotting & others around me can not smell it. It's been here for 4 months and will not go away. Also still itching very badly(non-localized rashes). Taking antihistamine daily.

Copper metabolism disorder, Hepatotoxicity and Reproductive tract disorder

3.24.2021 – Increased edema in legs and feet

3.25.2021 – Edema in feet & legs. High blood glucose after vaccination and continuing today.

4.10.2021 – Just got the dose 20 minutes ago

4.11.2021 – Elevated blood glucose readings

5.22.2021 – Abdominal pain for about 2 weeks now.

10.9.2021 – Inflammation in joints. Did contract Covid, but was not hospitalized. Covid drive thru test

4.10.2022 – Lost my hepatitis tider, had 2 genital herpes outbreaks after receiving second shot and booster. Liver copper toxicity and reproductive issues.

6.12.2022 – Kidney stones, copper toxicity in my liver and I higher level of inflammation seen in my blood test. C- Reactive protein.

Pancreatic cyst, Breast disorder and Renal cyst

4.20.2021 – A bit tired ,mild arm soreness, slight headache, after six hours took 2 tylenol felt better

4.21.2021 – Very mild , in the morning took 2 tylenol and felt better

4.23.2021 – Very mild

5.18.2021 – After 3 hours symptoms are starting

5.19.2021 – Last night teeth chattering and body shakes ,Migraine , having hard time neck and both shoulders hurt , shooting pains in body

5.20.2021 – It seemed to have triggered my migraines

5.21.2021 – Neck and shoulders very stiff and painful in morning with another migraine

5.22.2021 – Mild

6.29.2021 – I have very bad acid reflux I am addressing but I had it before vax

8.17.2021 – They found a cyst on kidney , cyst on pancreas a change in breast tissue , still waiting for gastro Dr appt . Lost 20 lbs due to stomach and gerd issues . Not sure if these are age related ? Drs don't think it's from vac.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Injection site discomfort and Rash

2.11.2021 – I just. site sensitive but not painful

2.12.2021 – Injection site still a little sore..

2.13.2021 – Injection site is healing (less sore)

3.10.2021 – Sore arm muscle

3.11.2021 – I have been napping several times.

3.13.2021 – Rash on chest & stomach area

3.15.2021 – Rash on stomach continues

3.16.2021 – Rash improving

3.17.2021 – Rash almost gone

5.21.2022 – I think I am getting a cold.

10.21.2022 – Mild discomfort at injection site

10.22.2022 – Discomfort is reducing st injection site

10.23.2022 – Mild discomfort has diminished.

10.27.2022 – I think I have a cold. Resting & Claritin D

11.3.2022 – Still working on getting through my cold. No fever but am using cough suppressant and Claritin D. Resting a lot. Starting to get back to exercise routine.

Renal pain, Neuropathy peripheral and Neuralgia

3.10.2021 – Ringing in ears

3.13.2021 – Increased neuropathy especially in arm that got shot. Also increased tinnitus

3.24.2021 – On day 8 developed rash near injection site, burning sensation, and increased pain. Lasted about two days, this is day 14 and finally all pain gone.

3.31.2021 – Arm still hurts. Ringing in ears worse. Neuropathy worse.

4.9.2021 – Developed very loud ringing in ear.

4.12.2021 – Tinnitus

4.14.2021 – Tinnitus. Kidney pain

4.28.2021 – Initial injection site from first dose started itching again and was slightly painful.

5.13.2021 – Intense nerve pain in foot

Blood glucose increased, Blood pressure increased and Urinary tract infection

2.26.2021 – Loose stools

3.11.2021 – Dizzyness for a few seconds at bedtime.

3.31.2021 – BP up: 151/92 usually 115/67, temp down 96.6, chest congestion, no appetite

4.1.2021 – BP near norm 119/74, Fasting sugar high 123, usually 103

4.9.2021 – Abdominal pain gets a little better and then gets worse. Very little appetite. Problem sleeping because of pain.

5.2.2021 – Intestinal pain, nausea. Low appetite. Primary care physician

6.27.2021 – Tiredness. It took approximately 5 weeks to somewhat recover from abdominal pain believed to have been caused by inflammation, UTI and lower back pain. Recovery involved taking aspirin, antibiotics, probiotics and large amounts of water.

9.27.2021 – Abdominal discomfort.

Blood pressure increased, Edema peripheral and Heart rate increased

12.11.2021 – resting heart rate of 130bpm

12.12.2021 – high heart rate, swollen left armpit, heavy chest and a hard time taking a deep breath

12.13.2021 – Heart is still above normal when testing and worse when standing. Blood pressure still above normal. Injection armpit lymph node still painfully swollen.

12.16.2021 – resting heart rate remains high 90-100bpm, and standing or walking makes it go to 115-125bpm

12.17.2021 – Heart rate remains elevated to 125-130 if doing anything but sitting. Have scheduled follow up with pcp with no improvement

Pelvic pain, Heart rate irregular and Chest discomfort

2.10.2021 – 10 hours after receiving injection on February 5, I had extremely tight feeling in my chest that alternated between tightness and burning. This lasted about 12 hours. And Saturday and Sunday I experienced irregular heartbeats. Monday was a great day Tuesday irregular heartbeat but they did not last as long as the first two days. Today I feel fine

6.7.2021 – Extreme joint pain in pelvic girdle and hips and right knee. But also began taking Eliquis

Exploding head syndrome, Vibratory sense increased and Menstruation delayed

5.3.2021 – Very elevated resting heart rate 95-115bpm (my resting heart rate is normally in the 50s-60s)-this actually happened yesterday but forgot to report

5.5.2021 – I forgot to mention that aside from muscle aches, I had very sharp stabbing pains all through my body from about 6 hours post vaccination to 3 days

5.22.2021 – Delayed menstrual period and very unusually painful period once it arrived

7.31.2021 – Muscle twitching/vibrating/tingling all over body and repetitive explosive head syndrome while falling asleep nightly

Lip pain, Chapped lips and Systemic lupus erythematosus

3.26.2021 – I had a flare up of lupus with normal adverse symptoms as well as new adverse reactions.

4.3.2021 – My lips swelled up after 1st shot and are still very sore and chapped.

4.6.2021 – Mouth sores

7.2.2021 – Lupus flare up with new outbreak symptoms

9.29.2021 – Repeated lupus flares with symptoms me since receiving the COVID vaccines. PCP, dermatology, immunologist, and rheumatologist appointments.

3.31.2022 – Heightened lupus flare symptoms of long duration. Office visits with PCP, dermatologist, immunologist, rheumatologist, and functional medicine doctors.