Their Stories

Photophobia, Visual impairment and Swelling face

3.5.2021 – The day of the shot, 30 mins after, my face swole up and became tingly then numb, I became very flushed and my vision became blurry and I became sensitive to light. Im still having trouble with my vision today.

3.6.2021 – Vision blurry and eyes sensitive to light

3.8.2021 – Eye pain, blur rinsed and light sensitivity

3.9.2021 – Blurred vision and light sensitivity

3.10.2021 – Vision blurred. Eye pain. Sensitivity to light.

4.17.2021 – Still having problems with my vision

3.6.2022 – Cough, inflammation, joint pain, fever, headache.

Dysmenorrhea, Thirst and Menstrual disorder

9.30.2021 – First shot: tingling and numbness from elbow to finger tips for 2 1/2 days and blurred vision

10.2.2021 – Sore throat. Have noticed mouth is more dry since taking the dosesI just consume more water.

10.26.2021 – Sustained increase of thirst with no other knownhealth changes.

12.28.2021 – Ongoing thirst. Need to drink additional water throughout the day. Changes in mo they menstrual cycle (eg, timing of PMS varied by month, severity of cramps to no cramps).

3.29.2022 – Increased unexplained bruising and unexplained fatigue.

Decreased appetite, Nausea and Pyrexia

3.25.2021 – Note: I started the check-ins 4 days post vaccine. While I am symptom-free now, my first 3 days were not.

10.3.2021 – These daily checks completely miss capturing data from the day of the vaccine-day 1, as well as the subsequent, more immediate, post vaccine days. I ran a 102 fever, experienced nausea, loss of appetite, and a difficult 3-day headache, days 1-3.

10.5.2021 – A commentsurvey completely misses relevant data by NOT asking about vaccine day 1, 2, 3, etc. instead. My relevant symptoms following vaccine can't be shared in survey's current form.

Skin warm, Dysphonia and Hypersensitivity

1.31.2021 – 3 minutes after receiving vaccine I felt my back glushed with warmth twice then I felt a rush of what felt like the vacinne racing through my back then up to my head then I got really dizzy and thought I would pass out but it went away within a few minutes then after that I just had a head ache

2.2.2021 – allergy symptoms.

2.6.2021 – Hoarse throat

2.13.2021 – Really bad back pain. I thin it was from the initial allergic reaction I got right after I received the vaccine when I felt heated back muscle spasms and then felt the warm vaccine push up through my back up to my head then I got the virtigo

2.27.2021 – Lightheaded

3.5.2021 – Sharp stomach and back pains

3.6.2021 – Sharp back and stomach pains

4.12.2021 – I still get some sharp pains in my front and back

5.29.2021 – Some chest pains and stomach pains and back pain.

3.1.2022 – sharp pains in my. stomach and chest area and head. I had severe sharp pains after the vaccination but still getting them. I don't know if they are related to the vaccination.

Hyperesthesia teeth, Blepharospasm and Stomatitis

8.31.2021 – Swollen lymph node on collar bone and pain under armpit (both on side of injection) 8 days after the injection. Also, on-and-off headaches at base of skull and slight feelings of light-headedness and feeling slightly off balance the past 6 days.

9.7.2021 – Per last check-in with slight off-kilter/dizzy feeling, PCP prescribed a med for vertigo, but have yet to try it. Feeling seems to still be fairly present, but also possibly subsiding minutely on a daily basis.

9.17.2021 – Mildly swollen lymph node on collar bone near neck

9.18.2021 – Swollen lymph node on collar bone near neck.

9.20.2021 – Swollen lymph node near neck and collar bone as well irritation around back tooth on injection side/left side of mouth.

10.5.2021 – Have had an eye twitch that occurred for 3 days on my injection side (Oct. 2-4, 2021), but has now subsided. Was nothing major.

10.12.2021 – I have experience a twitch in my eye on my injection side (left side) for roughly the last two weeks. But it is more of an inconvenience than worry and I would expect it will probably be gone within 1-2 weeks.

12.14.2021 – Had a sore throat/sneezing/cough that lasted about 2.5 weeks. Was mild/moderate, mostly congestion. Recovered a week ago.

Joint range of motion decreased, Injection site reaction and Flushing

3.11.2021 – Erythema on arm where vaccine was received; appeared initially on Day 14 post vaccine. On Day 15 post vaccine (today), area measures appx 9cm x 9cm asymmetrically, is red and warm to the touch.

3.24.2021 – Facial Flushing

3.26.2021 – Area of redness on arm near injection site has grown from 16cm x 9cm yesterday to 18cm x 14cm today; swelling is limiting range of motion

3.27.2021 – Reaction area on arm measures 27cm x 20cm (4cm larger than yesterday around arm circumference)

3.30.2021 – Experiencing some mild transient facial flushing (had the same reaction happen after the first dose as well; is similar to what I experience when I take an oral corticosteroid)

Pharyngeal erythema, Cyst and Feeling cold

4.15.2021 – I feel cold. And I can't get warm.

4.17.2021 – The rash is 2" below the injection site

4.18.2021 – I've woken up with an asthma attack since the shot. Everyday.

4.21.2021 – Difficulty breathing. Called MD Monday had another appt today.

4.28.2021 – Delayed anaphylaxis. Just finished antibiotics, still on steroids.

5.5.2021 – Difficulty with breathing.... Still 8 hours since last vaccine. Delayed allergy.

7.14.2021 – Bruising and difficult breathing.

10.15.2021 – Very red throat with 'cysts'

Blood testosterone increased, Reflux laryngitis and Dysphagia

1.29.2021 – Runny nose

1.31.2021 – Fatigue

2.4.2021 – Flatulence

2.11.2021 – Pain in left breast

2.22.2021 – Itchy watery eyes, Itchy nose and itchy face. How to take Benadryl

2.24.2021 – Dry mouth

3.4.2021 – Bloating

3.11.2021 – Acid reflux

3.18.2021 – Tachycardia

4.1.2021 – Dysphagia; LPR

5.20.2021 – Elevated testosterone level

8.19.2021 – 2 weeks after the 2nd vaccine I was experiencing Exacerbations of my ectopic atrial tachycardia. The symptoms seem to be calming down. Additionally 2 weeks after my 2nd vaccine I was experiencing severe exacerbation of acid reflux which is resolving

2.18.2022 – Positive Covid test on December 23, 2021

Cardiac murmur, Anxiety and Injection site pruritus

5.5.2021 – I experienced shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate, although I have since linked that to an anxiety attack that I believe is unrelated to the vaccine.

6.9.2021 – I have had very mild itching in the shoulder where I got my shot, but it only occurs occasionally and doesn't impede on normal activities.

11.10.2021 – I'm not sure if this is related, but between getting my vaccination and now, my doctor did report that I have a heart murmur, something I've never had before. I will be getting an echocardiogram in the next month.

Breast feeding, Nasal congestion and Fatigue

1.8.2021 – I am breastfeeding. So far everything has been fine for me and my 3 week old baby.

1.10.2021 – Still breastfeeding, no issues with me or baby.

1.12.2021 – Breastfeeding, everything fine with me and baby.

2.5.2021 – I am breastfeeding and baby seems to be feeling fine. Has not affected milk supply.

2.6.2021 – Breastfeeding, baby doing well, milk supply unaffected

2.7.2021 – Breastfeeding and baby has been fine, milk supply not affected

2.8.2021 – Breastfeeding, baby doing well, not affected supply

2.4.2022 – Stuffy nose, aches, fatigue

Platelet count decreased, Viral infection and Influenza

3.22.2021 – Nothing related to COVID-19, but I was diagnosed with Flu A today. PCP visit

4.5.2021 – Had a fever and infection not related to vaccination. After stint removal from bile duct (installed during gall bladder removal before vaccinations), developed fever and chills. Went to hospital ER and still am in hospital.

5.31.2021 – Low blood platelet count. Not sure if there is any correlation to vaccine.

8.30.2021 – Viral infection after trip to (b)(6). Tested for Covid before return home and after I returned.

Nasopharyngitis

4.2.2021 – I thought I might be having symptoms at around noon but then they disappeared. I think Im a bit distracted taking care of my mom who is recovering from open heart surgery, so my body is deciding it doesnt have time to feel sick.

2.18.2022 – Everyone in my family tested positive for omicron in January and a couple of days later I had cold like symptoms that passed a few days later. It was mild so I didn't get tested because it seemed obvious that I got it from them.

11.9.2022 – Nope

Joint injury, Peripheral coldness and Joint stiffness

2.22.2021 – Starting late saturday night, my toes area on both feet were extremely cold. I am experiencing knee joint pains and I noted it in both knees but the left was the worst. I am scheduled to consult with my orthopedic doctor on a knee replacement feet were

2.23.2021 – Have a knee injury that is going to require a knee replacement on my left knee. Yet I noted after my shot, I had more soreness in my left knee of Saturday and Sunday and a bit on Monday. Yet on Tuesday, I noted that it had reduced in the swelling in both knees.

2.24.2021 – My feet or my toes on both feet were very cold and I had to use a heating pad to get my feet warm as I went to bed.

2.26.2021 – Very cold feet that started at 10 pm, very quickly with my nose running,sore throat, restless sleep all night. Then at 10 am on Friday couldn't keep my eyes open and fatigue body feeling. Resulting me to be in bed all day just sleeping.

3.9.2021 – My feet have a cold feeling that requires the use of a heating pad to keep the feet warm in bed.

3.10.2021 – My feet are ice cold. Like I have placed them in a bucket of ice water. Have to use a heating pad in my bed to keep my feet warm. Have a day when I do activity and the next day fatigued and my feet are cold. No chills, fever or overall body aches. My feet are cold.

3.11.2021 – Noted that when I do a days activity, then the next day and day after, I experience where my feet area get extremely cold and I have to use a heating pad to get my feet warm and have to reflect that I experience periods of body fatigue. But after two or three days later, I feel better.

3.12.2021 – My fatigue and joint pains are due to the very bad torn minuscis ligament and the narrowing joint distance in my left left knee. Haven't had the cold feet symptoms as in the past days from getting my first shot.

3.13.2021 – No cold feet but due to my bad knees can feel slight swelling of my left knee and stiffness in my right.

3.14.2021 – I have a torn mensicus ligament and narrowing of my joint in my left knee and have swelling in my left knee.

3.15.2021 – Again my feet experience the feeling of a cold feeling. Have to use heating pad to remove cold feeling in my feet up to my legs.

3.30.2021 – Fatigued, stuffy sinuses that required over the counter cold/flu tablets to relieve the systems I am experiencing. Note is the cold feet that requires either hot foot bath or to be held against a heating pad.

Presyncope, Ear congestion and Visual impairment

3.24.2021 – Dizziness, brain fog, light headed ness, almost passed out, visual disturbances while on the computer

3.25.2021 – Brain fog, dizziness and headache with pressure on front of forehead and pain on the side of head

3.26.2021 – Dizziness, light headed ness

3.27.2021 – Migraine

4.15.2021 – Lightheaded ness and beginning of migraine

4.16.2021 – Lightheaded ness

5.17.2021 – Congestion in eustachian tube in ear causing pain and dizziness due to a cold/virus

10.11.2021 – I have migraines constantly and am taking B2 400 mg daily to help manage the headaches. I got migraines with both vaccines, then a couple occasionally later, but now the migraines is fairly constant. Unusual for me to have headaches. MRI

5.5.2022 – Malaise, light fever, aches & pains, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, nasusea (received 2nd booster 4/28/22); all symptoms result of booster

5.12.2022 – Mild fever and sore throat, chills, headache, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue

Meniere's disease, Extrasystoles and Hypotension

1.27.2021 – Repiratory wheezing - perhaps uptick in allergies

1.28.2021 – Low BP and irregular heart beat Previously Scheduled visit with Doctor at his office - brought up concerns

1.29.2021 – Having occaisional extra heartbeats per Cardiaolgist - sometimes low BP

2.21.2021 – Still have a digestive issue going on - have consulted with mi GI doc

5.28.2021 – Migrane Headache

8.27.2021 – Had an minieres like problem in my right ear - may have been allergy or immune reaction Ear Doctor

10.27.2021 – Migraine

11.7.2021 – Sore joints in arms and sternum

12.5.2021 – cramping of miscles in left arm family doctor visit

Vomiting, Neck pain and Chest pain

12.27.2020 – I had fever the day after shot and also nausea and headache on 12/23 and 12/26. Profound fatigue 12/26

1.19.2021 – Profound profound pain in my muscles. Very very bad.

1.21.2021 – Still have really bad pain in right neck/shoulder/chest wall - this is not local to injection site but ive had it since morning after vaccine and i am now 6 days out and this is the first day I didnt take pain meds and its still really painful!

1.29.2021 – Headache nausea vomiting

Glycosylated hemoglobin increased, Glucose tolerance impaired and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

1.19.2021 – Upset stomach

1.23.2021 – Hyperthyroid

1.24.2021 – Skin itches: stomach and hands

3.12.2021 – Leg pain from thigh to heel

3.19.2021 – My HBa1C suddenly went to 5.7 which is impaired glucose tolerant. Ive never had an issue with glucose or diabetes. Additionally my husband, took both Moderna shots at the same time as me (he didnt register for vsafe) also had a spike in his A1

3.26.2021 – My Hba1c went from normal to 5.7 (impaired glucose tolerance). Never had a problem before. Visit to endocrinologist

11.1.2021 – Waning appetite

11.2.2021 – I keep feeling this little, short pains on the right side of my head??

11.3.2021 – Little twinges of pain on right side of head?

1.27.2022 – Hands shake terribly

4.28.2022 – Sinus drainage. Ear infection

Tympanic membrane disorder, Respiratory tract infection viral and Upper respiratory tract infection

1.6.2021 – Short of breath

1.26.2021 – Short of breath which started prior to vaccination. The fatigue and body aches also started prior to vaccination.

7.27.2021 – Respiratory virus, did not get a covid test

10.1.2021 – Chest tightness

10.3.2021 – Chest tight and mild shortness of breath

10.4.2021 – Mild chest tightness

12.30.2021 – My eardrum has nights where it constantly spasms, kind of feels like eardrum hiccups, if that's a thing, at night.

4.1.2022 – Covid positive

10.6.2022 – I think I have a cold developing, chills, runny nose, sore throat, cough, chest tight. Covid test negative so far

Injection site hemorrhage, Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Telemedicine

2.1.2021 – Slight case of internal hives. I've had anaphylaxis from aspirin in the past and it felt a bit like that but not enough to get emergency care. I had the injection about 5 hours ago and about an hour ago I took an antihistamine.

3.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck and right arm pit. Virtual appointment with my doctor and then sent to get a strep test and Covid test which were negative. CBC which came back normal and a chest x-ray that indicated a swollen lymph node in my right armpit. Scheduled to have a mammogram on 3/2 as well as my 2nd dose of vaccine. Waiting to get an appointment for a CT scan on my neck and chest.

3.2.2021 – Since first vaccine I've had swollen lymph nodes in my armpit and neck

3.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in both sides of the neck and in my armpit opposite the side of the vaccine injection Last week I had a chest x-ray which indicated the enlarged lymph node in my right axilla. Doctor wanted me to get a mammogram and CT scan of chest and neck area. Yesterday I was refused the mammogram due to having received the 2nd dose of vaccine. I've decided to wait on the CT scan due to having just received the second dose of vaccine.

3.4.2021 – Same as previous day... Swollen lymph nodes

3.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

3.23.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck and both arms. Joint pain in elbows and migraine headaches almost daily. I'm a retired teacher therefore it hasn't caused me to be unable to work.

3.30.2021 – Swollen Lymph nodes, migraines and tired.

8.31.2021 – I've had a sore throat for the past five days. I just did a Covid test at home and it's negative. I'm sure my sore throat is due to allergies and sinus drainage.I've also been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in the past couple of weeks.

11.1.2021 – Headache probably due to sinuses and weather changing.

5.14.2022 – Headaches on the verge of migraines almost daily

10.31.2022 – When I got the injection it bled a lot. What is the chance that I didn't get all of the vaccine into my arm that it might have run out with the blood?

11.5.2022 – Vertigo and earache from sinus pressure

12.12.2022 – Diagnosed with SARS COVID 2 on December 11. Sore throat, congestion in head and chest.

Hypoesthesia and Fatigue

3.25.2021 – Both my Wife and Myself felt like our right cheek may have been a little numb about 20 or so after the shot, went away in a couple minutes and have been fine since. No problem.

3.27.2021 – I did want to say that one of the Guardsmen made a remark about my appearance, not professional at all and probably didnt need them there to begin with.

11.2.2021 – Little tired

11.5.2021 – This was better than the first two.

4.23.2022 – 2nd Booster was the easiest to deal with.

Renal stone removal, Seasonal allergy and Nephrolithiasis

3.24.2021 – I always have joint and muscle pain because I am a breast cancer survivor and take an aromatase inhibitor plus atorvastatin

5.24.2021 – Cough, runny nose, itching eyes...from my allergies

5.31.2021 – Seasonal allergies...cottonwood trees and pollen!

7.19.2021 – I am having surgery on the 22nd to remove a 2cm. Stone from my kidney! Only other problem is my seasonal allergies.

10.18.2021 – Kidney stone surgery and corrective laser eye surgery Outpatient visits

11.16.2021 – Slight sore throat

11.17.2021 – Slight sinus congestion

11.20.2021 – Still have some sinus congestion but not too bad

12.19.2021 – Sinus congestion from the wind!!

11.14.2022 – Possible colitis Gastroenterologist

Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy and Nasopharyngitis

5.1.2021 – Moderate pain and noticeable swelling of collar bone lymph node.

5.2.2021 – Initially, the day after the 2nd dose, I had a fever that lasted 1 day. I still have mild pain and swelling in my collar bone lymph node now 5 days from my 2nd dose.

5.3.2021 – Just a little swelling remaining in my collar bone lymph node.

5.3.2022 – Mild Gland nodule pain and swelling clavicle and neck

5.5.2022 – Mild clavicle and neck gland pain and swelling subsiding

12.21.2022 – Cold / mild Covid symptoms began 11/15/22. Tested negative for Covid 11/16/22. Low fever began 11/18/22 and later that night tested Covid positive. Didn't take antiviral medication. Symptoms resolved around 11/24/22.

Neck mass, Pulmonary pain and Breast pain

1.16.2021 – I felt like my lungs were puncture and sore

1.18.2021 – Sore on my neck by my throat

1.19.2021 – Im sore from my back like where my lungs are

1.23.2021 – When I breath in my lungs are achy

2.24.2021 – Huge Bulge lump on my neck

2.26.2021 – Swollen neck/ lymph nodes maybe?

2.27.2021 – Large swollen lymph node on my neck

3.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes and now they are painful. I have a sore throat. Had a swollen lymph node since the shot but never painful until now

4.4.2021 – I still have a lump on my neck My lymph nodes are still swollen and now they hurt. But its not a sore throat.

Sinus disorder, Tinnitus and Chills

2.25.2022 – I recently started getting mild headaches when moving around or bending over. Seems to be sinus related but I've never had this before. Not sure what's causing it.

5.27.2022 – I have been getting occasional tinnitus. It comes and goes. It had been happening between previous check ins but you never asked when it was on my mind or present. It has been less frequent as of late

11.27.2022 – I contracted COVID-19 and I've had significant symptoms (fever, chills, sinus issues). Previously I was asymptomatic when I had it. I have not received the 2022 bivalent booster though.

Increased appetite, Stress and Poor quality sleep

4.12.2021 – not sure if these are vaccine related or the perimenopause and stress symptoms that have been ongoing

4.14.2021 – hungrier than usual the past 2 days

4.18.2021 – this seems to have been delayed onset effects...after being normal Tues-Thurs, Friday and Saturday i was exhausted and lightly feverish, getting better today after lots of rest.

4.21.2021 – definitely had late reaction, 4/15 pm to 4/19 pm, improving as of 4/20

5.18.2021 – starting from May 10, I had fever 100-102F and chills until May 12. Then fever under 100, fatigue, headaches... nausea and heartburn May 15 on. Symptoms abated afternoon May 16. Still tire easily, heartburn &/or headache trigger by minor stress.

5.25.2021 – what I had imagined to be lingering side effects turned out to be anaplasmosis from undetected tick bite. Now treating that and fever is gone. Still tire easily but i expect that to improve with time. visits were due to anaplasmosis symptoms.ER was not needed, but i was sent there by urgent care

12.15.2021 – fatigue and low fever kicked in after 7 days, abated after a couple more days. rapid tests negative.

9.21.2022 – poor sleep last night

10.21.2022 – several days of gi upset, possibly due to combo of motion sickness+fatigue

Eye irritation, Hypoesthesia and Vomiting

1.4.2021 – Runny nose

1.17.2021 – I had a sore throat, a burning feeling in both of my eyes and a feeling like someone was stepping on my right eye, headaches, and nausea

1.31.2021 – Some tingling, numbness feeling in the arm

2.28.2021 – Fatigue and nausea

3.7.2021 – Occasional nausea and diarrhea

5.4.2022 – Vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, but we traveled to Louisiana to help our daughter and her family move so not sure what caused the illness. Employee Health had me take a Covid test and it was negative.

Joint stiffness, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Paranasal sinus discomfort

1.31.2021 – A bit of a sore throat and sinus pressure

2.1.2021 – My armpit is sore

2.3.2021 – I usually have allergies and my nose has been dripping and I have been sneezing a lot, forgot to mention it before.

2.4.2021 – Sinus pressure

3.6.2021 – The joints of my hands and feet (specifically fingers and toes) have been achy a lot. I wake up with stiff fingers and they ache a lot, my wrists too.

3.20.2021 – The joints in my hands have been very achy and stiff, especially in the mornings. Thats unusual because I never had that kind of pain before.

3.27.2021 – Pain in my fingers and wrists, especially at night sometimes they go numb.

4.3.2021 – Joint pain seems to be a recurring problem since the second dose of the vaccine. My hand joints are specifically achy but my elbows and shoulders too.

1.28.2022 – Joint pains, had to take ibuprofen.

2.4.2022 – Moderate joint pain on limbs, severe pain on right arm and hand.

Pelvic fracture, Change of bowel habit and Blood calcium increased

3.24.2021 – After yesterdays report i had extremw fatigue. Ok tiday.

4.2.2021 – Diarrhea 3 times, sudden onset of high blood pressure with readings as high as 202/113. Blood panel showed high calcium and borderline glucose. Following up w dr james lieber. Visit in office

4.16.2021 – Diarrhea

6.18.2021 – Fractured pelvis. Dosage if Ol m esartan hcl increased from 20/12.5 to 40/12.5

9.17.2021 – Bowel habit changes and watery diarrhea

10.1.2021 – Gastroenteroligist

10.3.2021 – Diarrhea predates booster

Scab, Gastric ulcer and Contusion

4.13.2021 – A strange spot has formed on my stomach, I'm really unsure how to describe it but it is red around the edges and has a yellowish scab like covering. I haven't injured myself, so it seemed an odd thing to see when I woke up. It's a bit sore, but only when touched. No idea if it even could be vaccine related, let alone if it is, but I was told to report anything out of the ordinary.

4.14.2021 – Weird sore that manifested in my stomach is still there, it is not healing, it is yellowish-brown, concave, and very red around the edges. I can provide pics if necessary.

Contusion, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Sinus congestion

4.9.2021 – Mild mental fog

4.10.2021 – Fatigue and slight light headedness that came on in afternoon, following no symptoms and a strenuous activity

5.6.2021 – Mental fog

5.8.2021 – Dramatic bruise on elbow of vaccinated arm; maybe coincidence (I did some physical labor) but have no memory of any injury that would normally lead to such a bruise. Perhaps a greater likelihood of bruising due to the body's immunoresponse to the vaccine?

6.2.2021 – An outbreak of canker sores (but I don't think it's vaccine related)

5.5.2022 – Caught a couple colds, unrelated to COVID-19

12.22.2022 – Just stuffy/scratchy/inflamed sinuses, but could be related to molds and poor sleep