Their Stories

Toothache, Breast pain and Tenderness

7.13.2021 – In mid-June, I was suddenly sick with a bad sore throat, fever (highest temp was under 102), congestion, sore wisdom teeth, and a mild cough. This lasted about a week, and since then Ive been feeling 100%!

12.8.2021 – consistent underarm pain on the side I received the injection

12.9.2021 – arm/underarm pain in the arm the injection was administered

12.10.2021 – underarm pain on the side the injection was administered

12.11.2021 – pain under the arm on the side the injection was administered, tenderness

3.7.2022 – I've been having some breast/armpit pain for a few weeks that is new for me! I did have some underarm pain after receiving my COVID booster, but it had gone away after 7-10 days. I've scheduled an appointment with my primary care doc.

12.6.2022 – I strongly believe I had COVID-19 in August, with sinus pressure, headaches, and a cough. My at-home tests came back negative, but I directly contracted illness from my partner who did test positive once. I got my latest booster after full recovery.

Sinus pain, Oral herpes and Nasal congestion

3.23.2021 – A very sore arm at the site of injection. It may be due to the vaccine in part or just a hurt muscle. It came on suddenly and is improving rapidly but it was severe.

3.30.2021 – The arm and shoulder pain has continued. I am pretty sure it is from the chair as it aches exactly where the injection was given. I have a dull ache throughout my deltoid muscle. I finally broke down and took ibuprofen an hour ago. Otherwise I am fin I have made an appointment with a physical therapist.

6.2.2022 – I have a mild cold sore inside my mouth. It's unusual and I think due to the vaccine. I trust it will go away soon.

7.1.2022 – I traveled and caught a cold. I had four negative Covid tests and am fine now.

11.26.2022 – I had a cough and stuffy nose. Aching sinuses too. It turned out to be Covid, despite my use of n95 mask.

Flank pain, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Abdominal pain

3.5.2021 – Slight breathing issues. I mentioned after the vaccine I had asthma and allergies.

3.28.2021 – Small pin prick like pains in various parts of body. Stiffness.

4.6.2021 – Extreme sinus drainage.

5.1.2021 – Mostly abdominal pain. And diarrhea more than normal.

5.4.2021 – Mostly abdominal pain.

9.23.2021 – Sharp quick pains in what feels like vital organs for example my kidneys, liver spleen. As quickly as they come they go away.

3.23.2022 – Itching on left upper thigh

Pre-eclampsia, Bursitis and Tendonitis

3.1.2021 – Skin hurt or was super sensitive

3.2.2021 – Patella bursitis- started when fever and chills stopped yesterday

3.3.2021 – Acute bursitis in my knee unrelated to injury.

3.4.2021 – Bursitis in my knee- onset day after Covid shot without injury.

3.5.2021 – Bursitis - knee cap

3.6.2021 – Buritis of my knee cap

3.7.2021 – Knee cap bursitis- onset 2 days after vaccine with no known causes.

8.29.2021 – Postpartum preeclampsia

12.17.2021 – High amount of menstrual bleeding.

2.25.2022 – Frequent Premature Ventricular Contractions PCP appointment

Blood iron decreased, Thirst and Pyrexia

2.9.2021 – Mild sore throat and excessive thirst

9.18.2022 – These were all symptoms that I had yesterday along with fever of 102.4 my fever broke last night at midnight and today I feel great

9.25.2022 – This past Monday my doctor checked my serum iron level and it was a 26. She ordered a second test and it was the same result a 26. I just had an iron infusion 2 months ago, so this low iron doesn't make sense. My iron usually holds for 12-18 months Rheumatologist followed by Primary care

Neck injury, Mood swings and Muscle strain

3.23.2021 – Note that all of these are not unusual for me, not necessarily the vaccine.

4.5.2021 – Bit of fatigue. May have just been lack of sleep though.

4.21.2021 – Bit of mood swing, maybe not related to vaccine though

4.25.2021 – All of these are likely the result of more standing yesterday than I usually do

7.19.2021 – This has nothing to do with the COVID vaccine at all, but I injured my neck over the weekend and as a result feel terrible today. Slogging out my workday anyway though.

10.19.2021 – Back pain not related to vaccine

10.25.2021 – Possible UTI (not vaccine related, just reason for the "fair" rather than "good")

11.30.2021 – Constipation and insomnia (neither is new for me)

1.18.2022 – Blood pressure is higher than normal (solidly in "needs to be medicated" range whereas before it was just borderline). Maybe due to some other stressful stuff going on though.

4.19.2022 – Just some new pain in lower back and butt. The cause is likely too much time sitting in my office chair rather than vaccine.

6.13.2022 – Did notice a band of darkened skin around my neck. Not sure if it's just sunburn or something else. I've not really been out in the sun much the past few days though.

7.21.2022 – Worsening back pain caused by my job returning to the office with an hour and a half of commuting now added to my day. :(

10.5.2022 – Neck strain (not related to vaccine as far as I know)

Dermatitis acneiform, Nightmare and Acne

4.10.2021 – Cold sore-like bump on lower lip. A few pimples on arm and leg.

5.1.2021 – Return of joint/muscle pain. May not be related to vaccine. Also, have had tinnitus since around the time of the first shot. Did not report this at any time. Figured it was unrelated. Not really sure now, so wanted to mention it.

5.29.2021 – Diarrhea

11.24.2021 – Painful, pimple-like, eruption in the armpit of the arm that got the shot.

11.25.2021 – Diminishing, but lingering, pain in the armpit. Same arm that got the shot. Pimple-like eruption. Swelling.

11.26.2021 – Pimple-like eruption under the arm where I got the shot is improving daily. Much less pain. No longer feels swollen.

11.27.2021 – Disappearing pimple-like eruption under the arm that was vaccinated. No pain in that spot today.

1.1.2022 – Back pain, sneezing

5.13.2022 – Nightmares

5.17.2022 – Sore Throat, Runny Nose

5.19.2022 – Runny Nose

11.17.2022 – Dizziness

11.19.2022 – Runny nose

11.21.2022 – Vertigo

Nephropathy, Hyperglycemia and Renal cyst

1.16.2021 – Weakness, intermittent tachycardia

2.6.2021 – Intermittent Tachycardia, severe weakness

2.7.2021 – Tachycardia with ambulation

2.8.2021 – Weakness & tachycardia with ambulation

3.20.2021 – Hyperglycemia Herpes outbreak

5.6.2021 – Intermittent tachycardia with dropped beats

10.4.2021 – Woke up and my nightgown and sheets were all wet from sweat

10.8.2021 – Sore throat, eye pain

10.15.2021 – Feverish, some chills;right side of my face hurts, eyes hurt, was Short of breath yesterday and today. Very tired and fatigued.

11.5.2021 – Constant heartburn even after medication Fatigue

4.1.2022 – I have been diagnosed with kidney disease with 40% kidney function; chronic pain with kidney stones & cysts.

5.14.2022 – Nausea/Vomiting Severe fatigue

5.17.2022 – Nausea/vomiting, dizziness and fatigue

5.24.2022 – N/V fatigue & weakness, dizziness- taking Zofran PO

7.19.2022 – Chills, Fevers, muscle pain, nausea x 5 days

Dysstasia, Hyperesthesia teeth and Nasal pruritus

4.8.2021 – More thirsty than usual since yesterday

4.28.2021 – Extreme thirst

4.30.2021 – Thirst, tooth sensitivity since a couple days but I just realize I should mention in case its related. My dentist said tooth sensitivity often accompanies illness

5.11.2021 – Weight gain, off and on fatigue

5.25.2021 – Joint aches, weight gain

6.1.2021 – Arthritis-like symptoms in legs, ankles and feet especially when getting up from bed and from sitting a long time

10.26.2021 – Rashes mostly on back. Body aches continuing.Rashes probably not due to vaccine

11.1.2021 – extreme thirst-woke up every hour to drink water and go to bathroom

11.3.2021 – Armpit on side of injection got all swollen last night, and swelling went down to my inner thigh as well. Feels like lymph nodes swollen. Swelling and head made it hard to sleep last night. A

11.4.2021 – I forgot to mention that a day or two after the injection, I started to get congested in my lungs and sinuses. Also it triggered some seasonal allergy symptoms I have not had for years (itchy throat and nose).

11.5.2021 – Allergy symptoms still bad (congestion and nose itching). Seems as if vaccine activated a histamine reaction and made me extra reactive to allergy triggers

11.6.2021 – Congestion

11.7.2021 – Congestion is a bit better today

1.31.2022 – Fatigue, headache, sore throat, morning cough. Someone in my house is recovering from Covid but I tested negative on PCR test last Friday and strict masking in the home in shared spaces that the I'll family member goes in (kitchen, bathroom)

Gastritis, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

4.4.2021 – Bit woolly headed when I was feeling feverish-did not have a fever.

4.17.2021 – A lymph node in my neck on the lower left side swelled up painfully on Day 8 after my shot (on left arm). 7 days later it is less painful and slightly less swollen, but persists. Visited walk in care the day it started because the pain was so bad.

4.26.2021 – Painfully swollen lymph node in my neck on side of shot

4.28.2021 – Painful swelling of a lymph node in my neck

4.29.2021 – Sore and swollen lymph node in my neck

10.23.2021 – Gastritis

Bone contusion, Fall and Sleep disorder

3.11.2021 – No

3.12.2021 – Didnt sleep well because of diarrhea last nite

12.3.2021 – I have chronic dzzyness. It cropped up a week or so ago. As a result I had a fall and bruised my rib. Called my regular physicians Feeling much better now

5.14.2022 – When received injection it affected my other srm which had had a cortisone injection about4 days earlier. Could not raise that arm for about 3 days. No reach in arm that received the injection other than redness

Joint swelling, Arthritis and Sinus congestion

1.29.2021 – Pain underneath armpit(might be glands) of injection arm

1.30.2021 – Pain underneath armpit of injection arm(gland area) especially when raising arm

1.31.2021 – Underneath armpit area of injection arm painful on stretching arm or raising arm

2.1.2021 – Under arm & inner muscle pain of injection arm

3.3.2021 – Lightheaded/dizzy

5.26.2021 – Shoulder pain on certain movements(Not the injection arm)

11.28.2021 – Cold symptoms. Scratchy throat, slight coughing, sneezing, sinus congestion. No fever

10.24.2022 – Swelling/Arthritis in knee

Fracture, Rib fracture and Back disorder

1.22.2021 – Fell on the 18th, went to urgent care and told fractured rib and spine. Very sore. All is well with covid vaccine. No side affects. Issue is the fall and soreness stiffness difficulty getting out of bed. Painful.

1.29.2021 – Nothing related to Covid. Fall on the 18, slip on the 23rd.

2.5.2021 – Back issues, left arm and all of left side pain due to fall.

2.19.2021 – Cold

8.13.2021 – Fell a few times and currently have a rash near private area. First my dr who provided cream but did not help then urgent care who did nothing.

Mouth breathing, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Sputum discolored

6.16.2022 – Yesterday: fatigue, muscle ache resolved with ibuprofen

6.18.2022 – Rash down from shot is jagged and quite warm. No pain. I jumped when needle hit skin and the needle was not withdrawn but slightly reset. I worry vaccine escaped into fat .

10.16.2022 – Not a rash but a pale rose about 3" by 2" near the injection. It was a bit pinker yesterday when I first saw it. At the rate it's fading, I expect it to disappear tomorrow.

10.17.2022 – Not a "rad" but a pink area near injection site and today is very pale and smaller

10.18.2022 – Pink area away from injection continues to fade; size is about half gone

Disturbance in attention, Lacrimation increased and Vision blurred

2.26.2021 – Day after Vaccination on 2/22/21: SEVERE extreme exhaustion, rash on both arms, dizziness, and blurry vision.

2.27.2021 – On 2/23/21 the day after my shot, these were my symptoms that lasted 24 hrs: tiredness, rash on both arms from shoulders to wrists, dizziness, blurry vision.

3.1.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, productive cough, difficulty concentrating - overall do not feel well.

5.24.2021 – Really bad Cold (probably from bad allergies this year). Runny nose, sneezing, headache, cough, watery eyes, blurry vision.

Injection site cellulitis, Temporomandibular joint syndrome and Cellulitis

1.8.2021 – Fatigue

1.13.2021 – Stomachache

2.5.2021 – Terrible itching at injection site, red swollen, hard

2.8.2021 – I have cellulitis and now need antibiotics

2.9.2021 – Had cellulitis needed antibiotics, i also forgot to check off pain in all my other questioners

5.6.2021 – My arm after all this time still hurts where I was injected.I did have cellulitis in that area.

8.7.2021 – I have had arm pain since I've had the vaccine. I finally can lay on my left side its been 5 or months had ultrasound. Still muscle tenderness, but i was in close contact for several hours for several days w a POS COVID case and i did not get COVID

10.25.2021 – This was with in less than 12 hrs of vaccine

10.26.2021 – Stomach upset and

10.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck, flaring TMJ

Tongue discomfort, Frequent bowel movements and Lung disorder

1.21.2021 – I have had horrible heartburn throughout the day and am very nauseated every evening with diarrhea as well.

1.28.2021 – The nausea, stomach pain, and multiple urgent daily bowel movements have continued. I am also very fatigued and am exhausted throughout the day and am going to bed when I get home from work. I got checked for covid, the rapid and pcr tests were both negative.

2.8.2021 – Dizzy spells

5.6.2021 – My tongue constantly feels like I just burned it so I have trouble enjoying food, and my nose is bleeding throughout the day every day.

10.25.2021 – Hot flashes

10.26.2021 – I've had trouble sleeping these past two nights

10.28.2021 – I was just really surprised how big the redness and swelling has gotten.

11.14.2021 – My breathing has been getting worse, and I have been using my rescue inhaler a lot more.

11.23.2021 – I fainted after getting a shot, and it took 2 hours for them to get me able to walk on my own again. I have only fainted one other time after getting a shot (between the 2nd shot and the booster), but I recovered much quicker.

4.24.2022 – Because people are no longer wearing masks, I got sick, and I can't get rid of it. It is in my chest/lungs, and I'm constantly coughing and my breathing is worse.

10.24.2022 – I got covid in September, and I have been sick since.

Mechanical urticaria, Skin warm and Respiratory disorder

2.8.2021 – Loss of appetite

5.9.2021 – For the kast day or two I have had an achy feeling in my arm where I recieved the vaccinations.

11.5.2021 – Lack of appetite

5.5.2022 – I had covid.

10.3.2022 – Had a severe allergic reaction 10/1 but currently I believe that was associated with a change in laundry detergent. Noting here just in case for the record.

10.13.2022 – Itching continuously and breaking out in welts and rashes since Sat 10/2. Taking Benadryl and Motrin ever 3 to 4 hours since that date.

10.19.2022 – Breathing issues requirinf nebulizer. Continued itching/rashes/welts x 19 days.

11.2.2022 – Continued itching all over, hives, breathing issues, warm rashes and floating redness all over including face.

12.19.2022 – I am still experiencing full body hives and itching, dermotagraphia and erythema since 10/1/22. Currently taking Allegra Hives 24 every 48 hours or sooner when needed and controlling breakthrough itchinf with benadryl and hydrocortisone.

Age-related macular degeneration, Glossodynia and Rash macular

1.29.2021 – Sore arm at injection, but improving. Not a big deal.

2.11.2021 – Day 8 post-shot red blotchy arm at injection site. Lasted 2-3 days. Not itchy or hot.

3.1.2021 – Sore throat in morning, slightly drippy nose, but able to walk outside for 30+ minutes.

3.29.2022 – Tested 1/07/22. Result was positive 1/10/22. Slight sore throat, fatigue, brain fog. Lasted 5 days.

5.14.2022 – Cold-like symptoms, scratchy throat, runny nose and eyes, dry cough, fatigue.

5.20.2022 – Cold symptoms, scratchy throat, dry cough, nasal congestion.

6.3.2022 – Sore mouth. Initially had sore tongue, but that's gone.

Lip erythema, Polymenorrhea and Ear congestion

2.1.2021 – Diarrhea and had a headache

2.3.2021 – Headache. Tired. Stomach upset.

2.10.2021 – Red bumps on my neck (left side) and red area under my lip. My chest is red

2.11.2021 – A little dizzy in morning snd scratchy throat

2.13.2021 – Stomach pain

2.14.2021 – Cough that Ive had for 3 days now

2.17.2021 – Still have a little cough

2.24.2021 – Still have a lot of stomach upset and started my period early

3.3.2021 – Really tired, occasional headaches

3.10.2021 – Diarrhea for 3 days. Can barely eat.

3.25.2021 – Brain fog, still lots of diarrhea

5.12.2021 – So much diarrhea and stomach upset since my vaccine

8.12.2021 – Vertigo type feelings and a period that arrives early and much heavier than before my vaccine I feel so tired all the time

12.23.2021 – Think my heart rate is up/heart racing. Also breast pains

12.26.2021 – Brain fog

1.12.2022 – I might be starting to come down with covid. My husband tested positive and now I'm not feeling great

1.21.2022 – Stuffy ears and slight soreness in my throat. Negative covid test and diarrhea for nearly week straight.

1.26.2022 – Still having stomach issues/diarrhea

3.25.2022 – Ringing in my right ear

6.22.2022 – Contracted covid. Have been very fatigued since. I get so tired doing things I feel dizzy and have to sit down. Occasionally still feel weird body aches and pains. Brain fog.

Blood pressure decreased, Heart rate increased and Pain in extremity

3.12.2021 – Increase heart rate & lower blood pressure than normal

3.16.2021 – One hour after receiving my first dose my blood pressure dropped to 100/59 and my pulse rate increased to 90. Normally my pulse rate is only in the 60s and my blood pressure is 125 or 130/75-80.I know these are not the normal side effects and do not know what to do about getting the second dose. Please advise me

4.2.2021 – Ache real bad all over.

6.11.2021 – Terrible pains in legs and arms.

Paresthesia and Injection site pain

1.23.2021 – The pain level is very slight, maximum of 2 on a 1-10scale. Not interfering with daily activities. I would prefer nobody put pressure on the site but if it happened it would not be a big issue.

2.4.2021 – Curious, since my last check-in I have had a slight soreness in my injection arm, 1-2 of 10 soreness that is there daily. Not at the shot site but about 4-5 inches lower. It is not causing a restriction of any activity.

8.19.2021 – Two bouts of severe, debilitating, inflammation lasting about 2 days each. No previous occurrences. Did not associate the inflammation with vaccination at the time of the inflammation. Not making a positive association now but it is coincidental.

12.5.2021 – Tingling in my left shoulder and left upper arm. Occasional soreness at my shot site.

Chiropractic, Pain in jaw and Injection site reaction

12.31.2020 – Jaw pain on left side, wrist pain gone from yesterday but arm is sore and tender at injection site .

1.1.2021 – Jaw still hurting

1.2.2021 – Jaw still hurts but is tolerable

1.4.2021 – Still a little tired - but doing well

1.6.2021 – Was sleeping when text came thru @1105 pm

1.12.2021 – Day 8 - injection site itchy and warm to touch all day.Day 9 - large welt on left arm at injection site - fills palm from side to side n raised about half inch or better. Arm was sore and muscle aches - told ER Director/Employee Health ER when at WORK

1.19.2021 – Tiredness

1.27.2021 – Injection site is warm to touch and swollen as before

1.29.2021 – Muscles ache - joints hurt - slight headache & stiff neck

1.30.2021 – Tired today - body n muscle aches

1.31.2021 – Just headache n muscle aches n really tired

2.15.2021 – Headache Body aches Sore muscles n joints Chiropractor for adjustment

Mobility decreased, Chest pain and Fatigue

7.7.2021 – I had pains in my chest that happened 2-3 weeks ago but I had never thought to report it. It hurt all around the upper chest area, I couldn't really move, and it hurt if I leaned on one side but it got better if I just generally leaned forward.

6.9.2022 – I experienced some COVID Symptoms in January, and I am feeling a bit tired for the past 1 or 2 weeks but I haven't had the best sleep schedule so that is probably the source of the tiredness.

Seasonal allergy, Ocular hyperemia and Oral herpes

2.3.2021 – Fever blister and my nose keeps running. I thought it was my alergies causing the runny nose but my mother is experiencing the same symptom. We received the shot together.

4.7.2021 – Right eye is red and sneezing and coughing with a tickle in my throat. I usually have seasonal allergies around this time of year.

5.26.2021 – My legs ache especially at bedtime.

2.24.2022 – I developed a rash at the injection site of my booster. I took benadryl to stop the itching.

Arthritis, Feeling hot and Dizziness

3.11.2021 – Radiating heat down my spine 1 hour after injection, intense wooziness for a couple hrs.

3.25.2021 – Since that shot ive been dealing with horrible joint inflammation. I thought it was probably just my arthritis. But no its not. It got so bad the dr actually tested me for RA. I dont have that thankfully. It seems im just having a long reaction Clinic visit

4.1.2021 – Same crap heat going down all the metal in my spine. Whoozy Steroids

Pharyngeal paresthesia, Lip swelling and Hypoesthesia oral

11.13.2021 – About 10 minutes after the vaccine shot, I felt a rush of hot over my head and chest, then my pulse went to 114, BP 166/79. My lips and tongue got real tingly. After a few minutes it went away.

11.14.2021 – I feel like I am reacting to the Covid shot. It feels like I've been given some CT scan dye. I feel a hot liquid going all over my body. Warm down like I have to pee. My chest feels tight and the back of my throat, lips, tongue feel tingly.

11.15.2021 – Injection site pain

11.18.2021 – Had tachycardia again last night. Pulse was up to 128 and didn't seem to subside with benadryl this time. I still have numbness in the end of my tongue and my upper lip still feels a bit puffy.

12.11.2021 – Some heart palpitations

12.12.2021 – Light headed

Dyspnea exertional, Hypersensitivity and Heart rate increased

12.19.2021 – Elevated heart rate and brief periods of shortness of breath. I have booked an appointment but haven't been yet as the next available appointment is a couple weeks out

12.20.2021 – Elevated heart rate Went to urgent care for the elevated heart rate, EKG and blood work showed no issues other than elevated heart rate.

12.23.2021 – Still having the occasional elevated heart rate and getting out of breath easily

12.24.2021 – Elevated heart rate and catching my breath when moving around or walking after sitting down

12.25.2021 – Having to catch my breath and elevated heart rate briefly when being active

12.26.2021 – Elevated heart rate and trouble catching my breath during normal activity

1.3.2022 – Elevated heart rate and having to catch my breath from doing simple things like walking up stairs came back. My doctors suspect it's an allergic reaction.

Diaphragmalgia, Musculoskeletal pain and Sciatica

2.2.2021 – Following first shot I had a sore arm. Following second I bruised at the injection site, had a sore arm and felt tired, blah for 24 hrs.

2.3.2021 – I have headaches regularly though.

2.5.2021 – Usual daily headache

2.20.2021 – Sciatica started 6 days ago, pain in butt and down leg. Quite severe I have an ortho apt monday

2.26.2021 – Back and leg pain

3.12.2021 – I dont remember if I already developed a herniated disc in my back but that was a thing 3 weeks ago. MRI

7.30.2021 – Back pain

Endocarditis, Pulmonary edema and Pleurisy

1.2.2021 – Muscle pain from injection site up through shoulder and neck but tolerable.

1.3.2021 – Increased muscle pain from injection site up shoulder and right side of neck.

1.21.2021 – Warming/burning of throat starting on right then left and heart/chest. Relived after approx. 12 minutes. 5 hrs after injection, swelling of right side of tongue (back).

1.22.2021 – Tongue still swollen on right side in back

1.23.2021 – Tongue swelling still but getting better.

1.24.2021 – Axillary swelling in injection arm, RUA pain-gastric

1.25.2021 – Mild swelling of tongue (right-side) and right axillary improving

4.22.2021 – Continued pain in right arm -injection site. Cant lay on that arm. Insomnia

1.21.2022 – Endocarditis, pulmonary edema, pleurisy, unexplained variable htn with +2 BLE noted Recent COVID + after all of these symptoms