Their Stories

Muscle discomfort, Restlessness and Respiratory symptom

2.10.2021 – Dizziness, tachycardia, general unsettled feeling

2.27.2021 – Arm pain last night where I got vaccine and exhaustion for 2-3 hours

3.9.2021 – On and off significant fatigue

3.15.2021 – Injection arm pain yesterday and day before on L deltoid - strange. No reaction but dull arm pain with some radiation to metacarpal and carpal area. Also some general muscular discomfort. Today for perhaps only a few seconds, had some chest tightness

8.7.2021 – Major cold and upper respiratory symptoms and body aches

Bradyphrenia, Carpal tunnel syndrome and Menstruation irregular

4.30.2021 – Started menstruating during peripmenopauseaftee 48 days today

5.4.2021 – Stomach cramps

5.5.2021 – My abdominal pain is acute, mostly in my lower back. The doctor recommended a Covid test, which I got last night. t

5.6.2021 – I tested for Covid two nights ago, came back positive

5.13.2021 – Since getting Covid last Tuesday, I have been very tired off and on.

6.17.2021 – Having trouble thinking clearly when life gets busy. Maybe I'm just still tired.

6.24.2021 – Carpel tunnel when I play the piano too much. Maybe tendentis.

11.18.2021 – Carole tunnel-like feelings in my wrists, arms, and shoulders.

5.20.2022 – I got Moderna booster, and after that I had serious brain fog for a week or more

Rectal prolapse, Chiropractic and Cellulitis

4.1.2021 – The question doesn't specify vax related so I'll mention that I had a fall, stepped on my own foot. That seems weird. Since then I've been feeling frail, diarrhea, aches and pains. I'm usually more ok than now. Not really vaccine related. Chiropractor

6.17.2021 – I've had 2 bouts of cellulitis infection. Probably associated with my anal prolapse.

9.18.2021 – My rectum is falling out if my anus these days.Its related to cancer treatment 20 years ago so, unlike covidiots, I cant blame the vax.

Carbohydrate metabolism disorder, Therapeutic nerve ablation and Metabolic disorder

2.8.2021 – Joint pain due to autoimmune disease

2.9.2021 – Joint pain associated with an AI disease possible flare due to getting the vaccine.

2.10.2021 – Possibly AI flare and possibly Gastroparesis

2.11.2021 – Still not sure if related to AI disease or the vaccine.

3.10.2021 – These are autoimmune related symptoms

3.19.2021 – I am not sure it is vaccine related, but I have been unable to breakdown sugars and carbohydrates since the 1rst shot and now am on antibiotics, and Sucraid and a very restrictive diet. The side effects are unbearable.

9.3.2021 – Myaesthenia Gravis exasperation, knee nerve ablation, no Covid antibodies, Cervical spine disc repair Day surgery

11.1.2021 – Herniated discs in lower back Pain mgmt, Neurologist, MRI

1.31.2022 – Herniated discs that will require surgery In office visit

Pruritus, Nausea and Injection site pain

4.7.2021 – No

4.28.2021 – Injection site just a little sore, didnt feel anything the first time.

4.29.2021 – Shot site hurt yesterday but is better today.

11.2.2021 – Just a little sick to my stomach. This happened with the first shot but I didn't make the association.

11.4.2021 – I took an Aleve yesterday and feel much better today!

11.5.2021 – Feeling much better.

2.1.2022 – I've developed itching which gets intolerable at night. I will speak to my doctor about it when I see her in March,

Seasonal allergy, Dehydration and Constipation

3.12.2021 – Minor constipation

3.15.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing possibly due to weather change.

3.24.2021 – Runny nose and sneezing. Its hopefully just seasonal allergies but it is worth mentioning.

4.14.2021 – Likely just seasonal allergies but I have had a non stop runny nose/sneezing these past few weeks. This has also made me feel very fatigued.

6.9.2021 – Periodic intense cough likely allergies but it gets worse at night or after heavy activity.

11.13.2021 – Minor cough. Hopefully just seasonal cold.

11.20.2021 – Cough

10.12.2022 – Nauseous, dehydrated

12.24.2022 – Persistent cough that seems to get worse at night or during high level activity.

Viral upper respiratory tract infection, Tachycardia and Upper respiratory tract infection

2.5.2021 – Injection site is sore in muscle and hot to touch.

2.19.2021 – I had a rash break out last Friday at the injection site. It was very itchy, swollen, and red. It took ~48 hours to resolve.

8.21.2021 – Tachycardia

9.17.2021 – Sick with sore throat and cough. Covid negative test 9/13. On antibiotics. Slow improvement.

9.24.2021 – Sick with another upper respiratory virus. Not covid

2.18.2022 – Covid infection and post Covid GI symptoms

4.20.2022 – I'm sick with a head cold. Covid antigen test negative

4.23.2022 – Sick with a head cold, 2 serial antigen tests negative for Covid

9.24.2022 – Currently sick with upper respiratory infection. Covid negative via antigen and pcr

Endometrial disorder, Bone lesion and Eyelid pain

8.20.2021 – Pain and a bump in my lower left eyelid. Sty

8.21.2021 – Left eye and eyelid pain with some swelling. The bump that appeared yesterday has at least quadrupled in size and is primarily on the inside of my eyelid. Appears to be an inner stye from what I can find on the internet. Both eyes burn and look red.

8.22.2021 – My eyes are still red and burn, but the bump on my inner left lower eyelid is less painful and seems to be starting to improve.

8.23.2021 – My eyes continue to be red and burn. The stye on the left lower inner eyelid is improving

8.25.2021 – Continue to have some red burning eyes, but the stye on the lower left lid is resolving snd no longer painful

9.1.2021 – I have noticed some new heart palpitations

12.17.2021 – I get 1-2 seconds of light headedness that come and go at times. Some days this happens several times a day. This started a week or two ago, so have not been to see my doctor about it yet.

9.19.2022 – Back pain that started 6-7 months ago & now have a new bone lesion in my right proximal femur that I am going to be having a bone scan to work up further. This was found on an MRI 7/29/22. My Pap smear also just came back showing endometrial cells.

Breast discomfort, Localized infection and Oligomenorrhea

2.18.2021 – Covid arm. Red & tenderness at injection site after 1 week.

6.3.2021 – For 2months my upper arm where vaccine was injected i have had pain with certain movements. I have some limited range of motion on that arm since my covid shot as well. Visit to primary physician. Ultrasound was made, all was normal. But continue with the problem

1.2.2022 – Arm pit and side of breast discomfort

1.19.2022 – More frequent headaches

1.26.2022 – Currently dealing with tonsil infection and headache( no relief from ibuprofen) had episodes of tiredness that would come and go all in one day. Sudden onset of metatarsal pain on both feet(no previous history of this) without reason. Office visit

2.9.2022 – Women cycle has changed from regular to more spread out

Dysphonia, Eye pain and Tinnitus

3.29.2021 – Neck pain

10.27.2021 – Upset stomach and slightly sore arm near inI. Site

10.28.2021 – Little dizzy earlier

10.29.2021 – Have what I think is a swollen lymph node on right clavicle area. Visibly swollen painful to the touch.

10.30.2021 – Lymph nodes ER. Clavicle area and right side of neck-painful ringing in ears-forgot to mention that yesterday

10.31.2021 – Lymph nodes getting smallerRinging in ears leas

11.1.2021 – Lymph nodes smaller and way less painful

11.2.2021 – Only right clavicle lymph nod swollen

7.4.2022 – Eye pain

7.5.2022 – Neck pain and eye pain

7.7.2022 – Neck ache

12.27.2022 – Woozy

12.30.2022 – After my c check last night ended up with head to toe itching

12.31.2022 – Woozy-but not as much as previous days

Back pain, Chills and Arthralgia

3.6.2021 – Exhaustion

3.11.2021 – Had joint pains and chills, exhaustion on 3/5, day after 2nd vaccine which resolved about 36 hours later ...

6.3.2021 – Joint pain , knee pain and back pain. But think this might arthritis and degeneration of spine as I am 76. But I read somewhere that joint pain could be a side effect so I thought I should mention it.

10.28.2021 – These happened the evening of 10/24 day after shot Same thing happened after second shot. About 8-10 hours not a big deal

Nail discoloration, Eyelid margin crusting and Eye discharge

3.12.2021 – Light headed and little dizzy

9.9.2021 – My right eye was painful and start producing some yellow puss and next morning I could not open my eye until I took hot shower to wash all the puss away. That never happen to me before .I am fine now

10.16.2021 – Very tired

1.1.2022 – Cough sneeze congestion fatigue for a while. But I am fine now.My toe nail color has been change to purple now.

4.2.2022 – Fatigue for a while and cough and sneeze for a week

6.29.2022 – Fever for few days and coughing for a while

Feeling cold, Abdominal discomfort and Chills

1.8.2021 – not that I'm aware of, but observe now and then if I had.

1.9.2021 – Left arm that got shot 95% felt pain . so far feel good. Thank you.

1.10.2021 – No more pain in arm shot. feel good and thank you.

1.11.2021 – I'm doing good and still observing my body if there's going on. Thank you.

1.12.2021 – Not at all. still observing my self and I feel good. Thank you.

1.13.2021 – I'm feeling good and still observing my self. thank you very much.

1.14.2021 – I feel good so far and still observing my self. thank you very much.

1.29.2021 – not @ all. just pain little bit left arm that got shot compared yesterday.

1.30.2021 – I feel cold like in the afternoon yesterday and went bed early. take a bath on cold water this early morning. didnt take any medicine and feel better.

1.31.2021 – I feel good after last nights chills, headache, abdominal discomfort. Thank you.

2.1.2021 – above experience symptoms where I checked I think thats on 30, January . I feel good now and thank you for checking.

2.2.2021 – Im feeling good and thank you very much.

2.3.2021 – Im feeling good and thank you very much.

Asthma, Anxiety and Palpitations

3.18.2021 – Shortness of breath, nausea, lightheaded

4.4.2021 – Anxiety

4.1.2022 – Shortness of breath and heart palpations

11.29.2022 – Shortness of breath/asthma exacerbation and chest pain

11.30.2022 – Asthma exacerbation, shortness of breath needing asthma rescue inhaler

12.1.2022 – Shortness of breath, lung discomfort, asthma exacerbation

12.2.2022 – Mild shortness of breath/asthma exacerbation.

12.4.2022 – Asthma exacerbation, shortness of breath

12.18.2022 – Shortness of breath, continues asthma exacerbation

12.27.2022 – Exacerbation of shortness of breath loss without relief from albuterol inhaler

Injection site swelling, Injection site erythema and Injection site pain

1.19.2021 – I was very sick for 2.5 days following the injection. Had to call in sick. chills, fever, headache, body aches, tiredness. Could barely roll over in bed it hurt so bad. Tramadol was not taking my pain away either. Also had pain, redness & swelling on the injection arm. I was unable report symptoms earlier, as I was too sick. Now I feel so dizzy all the time. Currently h/a & dizziness are moderate in intensity.

2.20.2021 – all of these symptoms were worse yesterday, but I was feeling too poorly to respond to the questionnaire

Mobility decreased, Dyspnea and Arthralgia

3.25.2021 – Pain and shortness of breath on left side After hours clinic

5.25.2021 – Actually I've had it for a little while. 2nd vaccine was given immediately below shoulder bone in arm. No fat or muscle. Only tendon? Raising arm up is difficult. Not rotator cuff. No injuries.

7.13.2021 – Shoulder where last vaccine was given bothers me. Since it was given straight into tendon right below Shoulder bone, muscles stay sore and area aches.

Macular degeneration, Lymphadenitis and Specialist consultation

2.25.2021 – Last night, on the 6th day after vaccination, I noticed some tenderness under my arm and in my armpit, which is probably the lymph nodes, and today, I feel a very very slight tenderness under my left jaw line. It is mild now but I hope it doesn't get more painful, or spread. I am aware that lymph node inflammation is one of the possible side effects. I have never experienced that, with any othet vaccination.

3.11.2021 – It feels like the lymph nodes under my right arm are inflamed. It's not as evident as the same symptoms under the left arm. The left underarm area is still slightly sensitive.

4.15.2021 – A pinching, tight feeling in upper right abdomen. Family physician

4.29.2021 – For about two weeks, having some shooting pains in abdomen. I saw a doctor, who was made aware of my vaccine status. She wasn't worried and said it was probably musculoskeletal, but I've never felt pains like this, prior to the vaccines. Primary care physician

3.18.2022 – Macular degeneration Specialist visit and treatment started

Blister, Muscle strain and Syncope

4.13.2021 – Atypical blood pressure of 100/80. (Typically 130/80.) Large, non-painfull water blister on my back with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm.

4.14.2021 – 4 cm water blister on my back. Yesterday, I came close to fainting four times.

4.15.2021 – 6 cm water blister on my back - no obvious cause for it

4.16.2021 – Water blister on my back measured to be 1.25 x 0.75 inches. Identified by my doctor as a probable vaccie side effect.

4.17.2021 – Large water blister on my back

5.15.2021 – Nausea, vomiting due to diverticulitis. Probably not vaccine related.

5.22.2021 – Abdominal, nausea, vomiting

7.10.2021 – Abdominal pain nausea vomi3

10.9.2021 – Strained knee

5.1.2022 – Diarrhea

Lower respiratory tract infection, Laryngitis and Gait disturbance

3.18.2021 – Last evening felt slight queasy, headache, chills but Tylenol helped it disperse

3.19.2021 – Tenderness in armpit same side as injection site

3.22.2021 – Probably just tired from being depressed. No other symptoms.

4.13.2021 – None at present

4.27.2021 – Touch of sore throat, sl fever 99.7

5.11.2021 – Left ear and side of throat sore especially when I swallow. Both eyes especially Left eye very weepy and watery down cheek and tender. Blurry vision. Do not know if any connection to vaccine, seeing eye doctor on Thursday.

5.25.2021 – Feel off balance when up and walking especially when up I. Night and morning but have to correct my gait occasionally. Tired. These could be from other reasons or medication so not sure. Im retired so dont work anyway.

12.22.2021 – Came down with a chest cold and laryngitis with a cough when I was visiting my daughter in Maine. I took a rapid covid test and it was negative. I got better and after I was well I got my booster (3rd) vaccine while in Maine. Was there for a month.

12.28.2021 – Stomach hurts but don't know if it's related to the vaccine.

5.31.2022 – Yesterday felt weak, stomach hurt and slightly headachy but had not slept well the night before. I took a Covid test and it was negative. Fine today.

8.9.2022 – Felt cold like symptoms. Tinge of sore throat. Did a Covid test and was negative. Lungs felt a bit tight. Two days later took another test and showed positive. Just a bit tired. Occasional light headed, occasionally aches, temp no higher than 99.8

Skin burning sensation, Sensitive skin and Burning sensation

3.20.2021 – Itching on scalp, under arms, and top of pubic area.

3.21.2021 – All day Itchy scalp, itchy armpits, and in the evening additional itchy hand palms and pubic area

3.23.2021 – ITCHING all day and through the night in the same places,at pits, scalp, pubic area. and both hand palms.; BUT now including entire back and upper shouldars.

3.30.2021 – The itching on my scalp, below my under arms, upper shoulders AND has now expanded to include my entire back, hips, upper side of legs nearest the hips, and sides of my breasts. I began with itching only at night BUT now it is all day, consequently,

4.6.2021 – The itching has increased it no longer allows me to sleep. It remind me of the Eczema I suffered 15 years ago.

4.18.2021 – Entire body itch. Worse at night, so I havent slept in almost 3 weeks.COULD I BE ALLERGIC TO THE MODERNA VACCINE? It no longer seems to be MORE just a reaction Its been 6 weeks of itching that has gotten WORSE!

4.29.2021 – Worse itching, definitely not diminishing. Cant sleep at all Office Visit

6.15.2021 – My hypersensitivity reaction now includes, besides entire body agonizing itching and sleeplessness (because of the itching) I NOW also experience my super sensitive skin burning feeling as if my skin was on fire. Dermatologist appointment

9.14.2021 – Besides allergic reaction to the Moderna vaccine body itching throughout my body from the scalp to the bottoms of my feet, not my face, also have a burning reaction In office visits since April 2021

Vulvovaginal mycotic infection, Generalized edema and Infection

3.4.2022 – Lost sense of smell and taste, not able to take deep breaths, my body is slightly swollen

3.5.2022 – Not able to take deep breaths, lost smell and taste

3.6.2022 – Not able to take deep breaths, loss of taste and smell

3.7.2022 – Can't take deep breaths, can't smell

3.21.2022 – Not able to take deep breaths

3.22.2022 – Not able to take deep breaths, body is swollen , mouth sores

3.23.2022 – No able to take deep breaths, mouth sores, swelling in my body,

3.25.2022 – Not able to take deep breaths, mouth sores, loss of smell and taste, body is swollen

3.26.2022 – Not able to take deep breaths, loss of smell and taste, body swollen, mouth sore

3.28.2022 – Still not able to take deep breaths since the first dose, body swollen

5.4.2022 – I have been getting recurring infections (vaginal yeast infection) Specialist visit (OB/GYN)

6.20.2022 – I have been getting non stop infections and they are not getting better with medications .. also most of the time I suffer from swelling and being bloated .. my body shows bruises without even hitting anything ..

9.21.2022 – I am not able to recover from a recurring yeast infection .. prior to this vaccine my body would recover and respond to medication quickly since I generally don't intake many meds. But not since I got vaccinated .. I've been having ongoing infections

Osteoarthritis, Knee arthroplasty and Mobility decreased

4.4.2021 – I have been dizzy for the past day or so, but I honestly cannot imagine it has anything to do with the vaccine.I have been taking Meclizine to try to suppress the symptoms, to no avail.If it doesn't pass within a day or so, I will contact my doctor.

10.2.2021 – A little bit of a stuffy nose.

4.1.2022 – It's osteoarthritis. My shoulders and knees are pretty bad. Visits w/general doctor and orthopedic specialists

4.18.2022 – My osteoarthritis has been getting worse, but I do not attribute that to the COVID shots.

4.19.2022 – I have severe osteoarthritis, not affected by any of my COVID shots.

4.20.2022 – I have severe osteoarthritis.

4.21.2022 – I am dealing with rather severe osteoarthritis A scheduled appointment with an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist

4.30.2022 – I have severe osteoarthritis that is increasingly affecting my mobility. I don't think it is related to COVID.

Fluid retention, Swelling and Edema peripheral

4.10.2021 – I have swelling in my armpit that started on Thursday and had continued to spread. Yesterday it was just in my armpit. Today it is going across my collarbone. It feels like there is fluid in there.

4.11.2021 – Swelling under armpit and across collar bone area on left side where shot was injected

4.12.2021 – Continued swelling in lymph nodes under left armpit and across left collarbone

4.13.2021 – Swelling under armpit and across collarbone

4.14.2021 – Swelling under armpit and across collarbone on left side where I got the shot

Flatulence, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Edema peripheral

4.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of the arm that was vaccinated.

4.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of the arm that got vaccine

4.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of same arm that got injection, but MUCH less swollen today

5.13.2021 – I dont know if this is related..but my left shoulder (same side I received vaccine in) has started hurting again. Neck pain as well. Also, my period has been very heavy and lasted twice as long as usual.

11.25.2021 – Swollen armpit

11.28.2021 – Still swollen lymph node in armpit

11.29.2021 – Swollen armpit still

12.24.2021 – Diarrhea, aches, gas, headache

12.27.2021 – COVID

Myocardial ischemia, Orthostatic hypertension and Temperature regulation disorder

3.27.2021 – Painful lymph node in armpit of the arm injection was in

4.3.2021 – I got COVID arm a week after the vaccine. Itchy sore welt on the arm and swollen sore lymph nodes in that arm pit. Most of the issue went away after a couple of days, leaving just a mild itch for a couple more days.

4.24.2021 – Congestion

10.23.2021 – Blood sugar issues have gotten worse than they have been in years. Excessive sweating. Joint/body aches

4.25.2022 – Investigating whether I have POTS. Have always had low BP, but worse issues since sometime last year. Checking pulse with pulse ox - it's shooting up when I stand up, often by 30 to 40 BPM. Often dizzy, extra fatigued. Some other issues.

9.18.2022 – High pulse, temperature regulation issues

9.19.2022 – Sinus drainage

9.20.2022 – Chest discomfort and pounding pulse

9.21.2022 – Heart racing

10.8.2022 – Am having issues with vision focus since the booster. checked my personal notes from prior booster and experienced similar that lasted for a good while, so believe it is related to the shot. (I also had an eye exam 2mo after 1st booster.)

10.15.2022 – Having worse fatigue and shortness of breath this week.

10.22.2022 – Have had increased chest discomfort/pain and shortness of breath for the past week.

10.31.2022 – More frequent shortness of breath and chest discomfort

12.17.2022 – I have a preliminary diagnosis of cardiac ischemia. Still trying to figure out why, as apparently I don't fit the profile to expect that at this age. Don't smoke, not obese, not diabetic, etc.

Post procedural complication, Hysterectomy and Crohn's disease

2.3.2021 – Tenderness at injection site

4.6.2021 – IBD/Crohn's Disease symptoms have been increasing

8.31.2021 – Crohn's disease is aggravated, being treated with steroid, Endocort Visit and treatment from gastroenterologist

11.2.2021 – No

2.1.2022 – Reaction to second Shingles shot, fever, tachycardia, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue. Lasted 3-4 days. Similar reactions to 2nd covid shot and booster but not as long

10.11.2022 – Elevated heart rate

10.31.2022 – Flu or virus symptoms, fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Lasted about 5 days Gastroenterologist

Eye pruritus, Sinus disorder and Productive cough

4.10.2021 – Feeling great. Did a workout completely fine

4.13.2021 – Just that on Saturday (Day 3 after shot) i did workout and although felt good Sunday and Monday i did experience Cold like symptoms of sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes. I thought it was more hay fever allergies but without taking antihistamines or changing anything it went away by this morning. (extra antihistamines i should say)

7.7.2021 – I dont think it was Covid but since now being around many people unmasked i do believe i caught a typical summer cold. Mild congestion in ear, nose, throat, sinuses and mild phlegm for about 5 to 6 days. No coughing, headaches, fever or chi

11.5.2021 – I traveled on plane and was at College Football game in MidWest. Think i just caught a plain simple Cold.

4.22.2022 – Very mild case of Covid. Noise, ears, sinuses and chest congestion, itchy eyes and lots of sneezing. Happened over Superbowlwkend Thought it was just cold and allergies. No major throat, fever, chills or taste/smell issues.

Monoplegia, Movement disorder and Musculoskeletal pain

1.15.2021 – I have pain from the Left deltoid region radiating back to the scapula and down my arm. I am experiencing tingling and fasciculations in the left extremity radiating down to my fingers

1.17.2021 – I still have pain in the left shoulder area. It has not improved. The pain radiates down my arm on the left side

1.18.2021 – I still haveSevere pain radiating from my left shoulder to my fingers

1.21.2021 – Pain in my entire left upper extremity. Unable to raise my wrist. Loss of strength in my fingers

1.26.2021 – Paralysis of My left arm where I had the vaccine.

Grip strength, Tongue dry and Tongue disorder

1.29.2021 – Today is Friday and I had my shot Wednesday. Wed evening my lips and chin were tingly and tongue gut very dry and thick feeling all gir snout 20 mins then returned to normal. During that night I had chills and body aches. Yesterday morning I woke feeling like Id been hit by a Mack truck. I made some oatmeal as l and felt nauseated So returned to bed for 3 hours. Woke and finished eating breakfast. My head started hurting then got worse like it was being squeezed by a vise grip, mostly through my neck, jaw and temple area. I soaked in the tub, as I was getting the flu. Finally after taking flexeril and Excedrine plus another nap I felt fine. Oh...also my left eyebrow socket really hurt deep inside.

Labile blood pressure, Pyelonephritis and Photosensitivity reaction

2.19.2021 – Loss of appetite

2.20.2021 – Diminished appetite

11.5.2021 – About 2 - 2 1/2 weeks ago, I had what appears to be a allergic reaction to the sun. This has only happened once before w/sunscreen (no longer use). I was only outside for 15 minutes, midday. The rash is still present over exposed chest and neck/chin.

4.14.2022 – I had chills and sore arm for 48 hours after receiving vaccine. Nothing since then.

9.26.2022 – Dizziness, labile blood pressure

12.7.2022 – Pyelonephritis