Their Stories

Oral herpes zoster, Wheezing and Herpes zoster

2.24.2021 – Yesterday I want to report my temp went to 100°. But today no fever after Tylenol and Advil last night

3.8.2021 – I have had a little bit of sneezing and runny nose. May be allergies... but not sure

5.24.2021 – Stuffy nose last night and this morning. Gone now

11.5.2022 – I had shingles a few weeks ago- mostly in my mouth. Took valacyclovir.

11.5.2022 – After the fourth dose, I vomited the next morning, had a fever and body aches for about 20 hours

Disability, Prostate cancer and Rheumatoid arthritis

3.22.2021 – I have Rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer

3.24.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer

3.25.2021 – I have Rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer no symptoms from the shot and I don't work on disability

3.27.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer don't think I have any symptoms from the shot.

3.28.2021 – Rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer on disability

4.12.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer on disability

4.14.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer don't think the shot is causing anything

4.15.2021 – Rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer don't work I'm on disability

4.16.2021 – Rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer

7.13.2021 – Allergic reaction but it was from another medication

Nasal discharge discoloration, Scab and Sputum discolored

10.29.2022 – In June-July for 5 weeks I had coughing and yellow sputum and respiratory pathogen panel positive only for Covid-19 virus (teated by PCR). Now asymptomatic. Got 4th dose Pfizer bivalent Covid-19 vaccine on 10/27/22. 2nd dose monkeypox vaccine 9/24.

12.8.2022 – Multiple episodes of nonbloody diarrhea started today in the morning and ao far completely resolved. Known recently sick contacts who have recovered include husband and 21 month old daughter who both vomited and had diarrhea both less than 24 hrs.

Distractibility, Internal hemorrhage and Hemoglobin decreased

2.26.2021 – After both shots I noticed more distraction than usual. I missed zoom calls and had some confusion.

8.23.2021 – Black stools. Low hemoglobin (8) low iron (20) went off blood thinner for two months. Then had blood clots in both lungs. Had upper, lower and middle endoscopies. Unable to determine cause of internal bleeding. Hemoglobin and iron now back in normal

2.24.2022 – Vertigo

10.29.2022 – Scratching throat, runny nose, headache, aches and pains, fatigue. Due to positive Covid test. I stayed quarantined the appropriate time.

Visual impairment, Nausea and Dizziness

1.7.2021 – Fatigue and tiredness could be from another health condition I had before I received the Covid vaccine

1.11.2021 – Other health condition not from vaccine

1.28.2021 – Not sure it was the vaccine other health h issues cause same symptoms.

7.26.2021 – Nausea slight cough. Tiredness. Could be the heat? Was exposed to Covid my do. Tested positive. I was tested was negative.

10.3.2021 – Sore throat

11.2.2021 – Dizzy light headed see spots felt like I was going to pass out.

Contusion, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Back pain

3.31.2021 – A little soreness at the injection site. Feels like a bad bruise

4.1.2021 – Little stiffness & slight soreness at injection site

5.4.2021 – Really bad joint pains in legs & back during the nite. Resting, seems to have cured

11.4.2021 – Swelling under arm of injection arm. I believe it is in the lymph node

11.5.2021 – Swelling in the Lymph node on injection arm

11.2.2022 – HAD COVID July 12 2022. Tested 2 x's & it was confirmed. symptoms were mild. Negative Test by 7/26/2022 Head cold. Tested for COVID on 10/27, & 10/28 Negative tests. Turns out I this time have a head cold. Started to think I had COVID again.

Somnolence, Neck pain and Back pain

4.14.2021 – Sleepy, tired, heavy,

4.15.2021 – Tired, sleepy, and shoulder pain

4.16.2021 – Pain on my right back of my head, shoulders pain, sleepy

4.17.2021 – Shoulder pain, back of my head

4.19.2021 – Right shoulder, neck and right back of the head

4.20.2021 – Right shoulder pain, neck and right back of the head

4.21.2021 – Back of the head hurts, Shoulder

5.5.2021 – Fever, back of the head pain, and shoulder pain.

5.12.2021 – Fever

5.19.2021 – Continue to have the shoulder pain and back of the head pain since the first vaccination.

5.28.2021 – Continue with back head pain as well as shoulder pain

10.16.2021 – Sleepy

Chest discomfort, Axillary pain and Chest pain

5.17.2021 – My under arm lymph nodes got swollen. They hurt. Only the arm where I got he shot. My left arm.

5.19.2021 – Sneezing. Some runny nose. Not bad tho.

5.21.2021 – Runny nose. Weird feeling of a cold. But nothing serious.

6.5.2021 – Not sure if it was just coincidence but my left part of chest hurt a bit. And my left part of my back upper and mid. Then one night falling a sleep when I would take big breath in it felt like weird particles in the air and made me caught. Good now

6.26.2021 – Pressure in my chest

Cerebrovascular accident, Injection site mass and Ocular hyperemia

1.22.2021 – Slight itching about 3 hours after shot. On face and back. No rash or hives or splotchiness.

1.24.2021 – At the end of day of shot a bloodshot eye developed. It is back to normal today.

1.28.2021 – Vision is not real good today

1.29.2021 – Feel cold but not chills. Still have some issues with vision.

2.5.2021 – It isn't new but I have noticed that I still have a knot or lump where the needle went in to my arm

3.5.2021 – Headache and tired

3.19.2021 – Generally feel lousy. Headache, upset stomach, sore throat, sinus drainage. Should not be related to Civid vaccine

5.21.2021 – Had a stroke

8.20.2021 – Vision is not as goid as it was a month or so ago. Also have bad sinus drainage and cougg Will see opthamologist in Oct . Will gi to walkin clinic within the next few days for sunus and cough

Glossodynia, Aphthous ulcer and Lymph node pain

3.22.2021 – Just soreness at the injection site. It feels the same as having any other injection.

4.12.2021 – It may be unrelated to the vaccine, but a canker-type sore developed under my tongue, which lasted approximately 3 days.

4.19.2021 – I dont know if its related to the vaccination, but three days after the shot was administered I have a sore and swollen lymph node near my left clavicle. It may be a symptom of something else.

4.20.2021 – The aforementioned lymph node near my left collarbone is still sore, but The swelling has gone down a bit.

4.21.2021 – The aforementioned lymph node has continue to decrease in swelling and in soreness.

Anaphylactic reaction, Telemedicine and Hypersensitivity

12.31.2020 – 12/29/2020 I had symptoms or a systemic allergic reaction. Sweating, itching, redness with some uticaria, GI upset. It was short lived, improved with Benadryl but severe at its peak. I have a history of seasonal allergies but no other medical issues

1.28.2021 – Allergic anaphylactic reaction to omeprazole. This happened a few weeks back as well. Never had a problem with this medication before Called EMTs, did not need intervention

Dizziness postural, Influenza and Abdominal pain upper

1.31.2021 – This seated Sat morning 5AM and continued though Sunday morning 6AM. Vomiting stopped stove pain in stomach Vomiting Avery 45 minutes. Cold and vomiting meds provided to be.

2.1.2021 – Flue part is gone. Still get dizzy when I get up to move around. Doctors not sure if I had a reaction to vaccine or just got a bad flue

2.20.2021 – Was in ICU HOSpital for 4 days an 3 in reqular room after first vaccination.

11.2.2021 – Listed yesterday! But 1 times today!!!!! This is his wife, (b)(6) I am fine, have been!!! Ur tomorrow??!!!!! Will keep and eye n on him!! Best belu I eve it!!! He's my husband!!!!! Plus las year was sick before & after 2nd shot Will tomorrow, for sure

Neuropathy peripheral, Joint stiffness and Visual impairment

4.19.2021 – Severr anxiety and depression, though that could be due to out of control police violence in my city and around the country.

4.25.2021 – Severe pain in left hip

5.2.2021 – Having a lot of joint stiffness and soreness. Sea worse than my typical getting back into shape each spring, but maybe it's just me getting older. Notable, though, since having severe joint pain immediately after second shot.

5.9.2021 – Continued joint pain in hips and, to a lesser extent, in ankles and feet

10.31.2022 – Caught COVID in August 2022. Since have had mild-to-moderate post-COVID syndrome symptoms including neuropathy, extreme thirst, high heart rate and dizziness.

Infection, Hypoesthesia and Nausea

5.29.2021 – My left index finger is numb.

5.31.2021 – My entire left index finger is still numb. Uncertain if it's getting better, maybe?

6.3.2021 – My left index finger is still numb. The left side is mostly back though.

6.16.2021 – My left index finger, which used to be fully numb right after the shot but is now only numb on the right side, seemed like it was getting better on the right side, but now it feels back to numb. Im afraid it wont go away and am hoping it will.

8.25.2021 – had some sort of infection got antibiotics for. not sure what it is, doubt it's related to the vaccine, don't think that it's covid.

11.25.2021 – Nausea, stronger in the morning

Neuralgia, Tenderness and Edema peripheral

1.19.2021 – Small bruise-like feeling near arm pit of arm where I received the vaccine. I could not palpate a lump or swollen area.

2.2.2021 – Nasal congestion and runny nose

2.9.2021 – Light Brain fog

8.10.2021 – Palpitations and occasional twinges of pain in my chest

12.30.2021 – Mild nerve pain in wrist of the arm where vaccine was given

12.31.2021 – Swelling and pain in left arm pit area (received vaccine in left arm)

1.1.2022 – Very minimal pain in left arm pit where swelling was yesterday

6.29.2022 – Occasional chest pains

12.29.2022 – Twinges of pain or discomfort in chest that are very short lasting

Apathy, Swelling face and Swelling

1.22.2021 – Swelling of my chin began yesterday and spread wider today, may have started to recede

1.23.2021 – The swelling and numbness of my chin the last two days are gradually subsiding

7.1.2022 – I got Covid-19 and tested positive on 6/6. I felt like I had a bad cold with low grade fever, and I didn't feel like doing anything. I called my doctor and got/took a prescription for Paxlovid on 6/7. By 6/13 I took another test and tested negative.

Blood pressure decreased, Anemia and Gait disturbance

2.4.2021 – No

2.5.2021 – Some diarrhea mild

2.7.2021 – Everything taste bad

2.8.2021 – Taste off

2.18.2021 – Increase in joint pain and leg pain Message to DOCTOR

2.28.2021 – Nothing on first day of second dose

3.5.2021 – Taste is off

3.21.2021 – Leg pain. Started after first vaccine shotNow again after my second and final shot

3.28.2021 – Leg pain fromHip down. 3 days now.

4.4.2021 – Cold/ flu. Symptoms. Chills

6.1.2021 – Leg pain. Foot inflammation. Treated for foot inflammation

8.31.2021 – Leg pains I never had before. ReportedTo my physician. Rapid heart beatsHigh and low BP. On new meds

2.28.2022 – Severe leg pains since booster. Never had before. Sleep hard. BP meds for first time Cant sit too long. Walking hard

4.19.2022 – Severe leg pain. Bilateral Seeing Specialist. Having tests. never had any leg pain before vaccines. Specialists now

6.2.2022 – On a new mediation for severe leg pains Doctor office at kaiser

9.1.2022 – Severe leg pain since second shot Doctor trying several medications to see if I get any relief. Not pain meds Anemia. Doctor visits

Agitation, Nervousness and Arthritis

2.13.2021 – Itchy skin all over

2.20.2021 – Itchy skin all over with Slight rash on my chest

3.17.2021 – Gastrointestinal issues with no obvious causes, nervousness and mild agitation.

4.9.2021 – Progressive Worsening arthritis in my hands. ( I had a noticeable arthritis reaction the day after my first injection )

5.26.2021 – Significant changes in my arthritis in hands, less flexible and very achy

8.25.2021 – Worsening arthritis in hands wrist and fingers. With one of my shots, my hands swelled up for just a day then went away. I didnt have a reaction with the other shot

Retinal disorder, Bloody discharge and Tooth abscess

3.12.2021 – little energy

3.15.2021 – Eyes itching, constipation

3.16.2021 – itchy eyes, slight nausea

3.17.2021 – I have felt better today, but still have to be cautious.

3.18.2021 – constipation

4.3.2021 – Slight blood discharge

4.7.2021 – slight discharge

5.13.2021 – Fatigue and some light headedness. Mainly just fatigue.

7.1.2021 – An abscessed tooth which required a root canal.Also, an eye condition which I had never experienced previously, pressure buildup in the eye.

9.30.2021 – Eye problems which are bad. I had dry eye issues after the first shot. Now I have to go to get eye injections for retina issues. I am not at all pleased with the shots.

4.1.2022 – extreme dry eye and eye pressure, continued fatigue, severe tooth abscess which required a root canal. I have had endless problems. I think that the vaccine was very damaging to me.

Injection site warmth, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

2.25.2021 – I've been somewhat fatigued, a little bit more than normal. Today i started having major itching at my injection site. Also noticed some swelling at site and area around site is very hot. Today is the 1st time having any kind of reaction at site.

3.12.2021 – Stuffy nose

3.16.2021 – The itching at the site is a "deep" itch around my entire upper right arm.

3.18.2021 – Still experiencing a "deep" itching sensation on my right arm near injection site.

4.1.2021 – Major joint pain in my legs and thighs and a mild to moderate headache.

4.11.2021 – Moderate muscle and joint pain on and off.

4.15.2021 – Muscle and joint pain has increased since last check in.

Skin infection, Nodule and Joint swelling

3.28.2021 – I have developed a swollen (lump) on my arm at the elbow area . It is the arm I got the shot in . Not hot to the touch but seems to get bigger everyday..I did not have it before I received the shot. I will be calling my Dr to take a look at it on Monday .

3.29.2021 – Still having swelling at the elbow area of the armI had the shot on .I will be seeing my primary dr to evaluate it on Wednesday

3.30.2021 – Swelling on vaccine arm at the outside of the elbow.

3.31.2021 – Swelling at elbow

6.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes and a skin infection . I am not sure if it has anything to do with the shot. Primary Doctor afterwords urgent Care

Ear pain, Myalgia and Injection site pain

1.13.2021 – Muscle aches around injection site

2.4.2021 – Muscle aches only in upper arm around injection site

11.15.2021 – Severe headache on lower back left side of head. X-Rays and Cervical MRI

12.6.2021 – Severe headaches at left rear base of skull. Based on recent MRI approx. 2 weeks ago and doctor's interpretation of scan results, headaches are most likely being caused from a separate health condition unrelated to the Covid vaccine booster.

4.25.2022 – All over body aches from head to toe, ear aches, muscle aches, but no sore throat, no congestion or sinus problems. Also, have not lost my sense of taste or smell.

Dermatitis, Skin burning sensation and Urticaria

2.28.2021 – I actually feel disappointed that I didn't get more of a reaction. Is my immune system working?

5.29.2021 – One day about 10 days ago, I had vomiting, diarrhea, sweats and chills, no fever or temperature. It was over in less than 24 hours.

8.28.2021 – About 3 months ago I had burning/itching inflamed welts onthe back of my legs, from knee to thigh. Disappeared after a few days. Returned 2 weeks ago, disappeared and returned yesterday. Can't find a reason for this. Going to call the doctor Monday.

Atherectomy, Carotid artery stenosis and Carotid artery occlusion

3.20.2021 – On the first Eve I had fever 99.8 and slight headache only when I stand up

3.21.2021 – I just got back from the hospital they said I had a TIS They did a CAT scan took blood samples the incidents were quite minimal they gave me 4 baby aspirin and to take one a day and see my general practitioner as soon as possible

4.1.2021 – Went to the hospital they think I had TIAs I had a shunt put in my heart I had my collided artery cleaned out it was 90% blocked I am home now

Periarthritis, Mobility decreased and Peripheral swelling

1.26.2021 – Swollen lymph node under the arm that received the shot.

1.27.2021 – Pain and swelling in lymph node underarm on arm receiving shot.

2.20.2021 – Enlarged lymph node under shot arm

5.19.2021 – Ive experience swelling of my lymph node after the first shot. It resolved. After the second shot it was smaller, but I have'd issues getting full mobility back in my arm. Ive seen an orthopedic dr and will start PT next week.

8.18.2021 – I have a frozen shoulder (confirmed by my doc) on the vaccination arm. I didnt know what it was at first, but it started after the second shot,

Temperature regulation disorder, Dry skin and Dry eye

1.7.2022 – Cough

1.8.2022 – I feel super dehydrated, even with lots of juice, water and bone broth.

1.9.2022 – I still feel REALLY dehydrated, and can't explain why. My eyes even feel extremely dry. Along with cotton mouth, dry skin and an overall feeling of dehydration.

1.10.2022 – Just swollen lymph nodes in my left arm pit.

2.12.2022 – I'm noticing a lot of brain fog, and the inability to get warm.

2.17.2022 – I get Really winded and tired, really easily. As well as the continued ability to regulate my body temperature. It's 74 degrees outside, sitting in the sun, I'm still freezing.

4.9.2022 – Labored breath

Injection site deformation, Oral infection and Injection site infection

2.22.2021 – I have had very hot swollen cheeks with a rash on both that began last Wednesday

3.11.2021 – May be from recent surgery

4.12.2021 – Infection arm at injection site

6.7.2021 – The injection site had a nasty infection and hole in it. Pain and swelling . Had to have antibiotics to get rid of it. March and april. My 2nd vaccine was march 8 Not sure if this infection occured after i was last contacted or if there was mo options to choose from to bring it to attention

9.6.2021 – Obstructed bowel surgery, mouth infection, oral thrush, PCP

3.8.2022 – Bowel obstruction gall bladder flare up, back surgery, weakness, covid in january

Salivary gland enlargement, Hypoglycemia and Ear swelling

5.5.2021 – Some strange pains in chest and head, swelling and hearing loss in ears

5.6.2021 – Some neck swelling and ear/ hearing issues

5.7.2021 – Mild hearing/ ear issues

5.8.2021 – Ear issues still

5.9.2021 – Ear/hearing issues

5.11.2021 – Ear pressure and ringing in my right ear

5.12.2021 – Ear- hearing loss and feels swollen/pressure like they need to pop

6.9.2021 – My ear still feels swollen and now I have majorly swollen lymph glands in my neck leading from/to my ear

6.16.2021 – Undiagnosed by doctor and dentist swelling and inflammation of my lymph and or salivary glands in my neck and lower jaw. Low body temperature and fatigue.

7.8.2021 – Minor heartbeat changes

7.13.2021 – High BP and blood sugar

7.14.2021 – Not sure if related but seems like it could be, delayed short acting Humalog insulin release which caused severe abrupt hypoglycemia event

8.18.2021 – On and off ringing in the ears, especially when lowering head

10.6.2021 – Swelling in lymph or salivary gland on right side of jaw twice

1.7.2022 – I still have ringing in the ears and swollen lymph nodes ever since my very first covid vaccine I've only had two Pfizer covid vaccines so far and I last month had a CT of my lungs and neck because of the swelling in my lymph nodes in my jaw CT showed swollen lymph nodes all over the areas in my lungs and neck everywhere they did the CT'S

Episcleritis, Coccydynia and Sensation of foreign body

1.14.2021 – Drowsiness, feel as if theres something in my throat.

1.15.2021 – Lightheaded, cold hands, tingling on the hands, palpitations

1.16.2021 – Feeling weak, stomach cramps

1.19.2021 – Dry cough

1.21.2021 – Earache

2.4.2021 – More frequent and severe headaches with pain behind the eye. Left episcleritis, muscle pain on legs, feeling tired.

2.11.2021 – Headaches

2.13.2021 – Sweating, Itching all over the body; swollen tonsils, dry cough

2.14.2021 – Ear-ache

2.15.2021 – Feeling weak

3.5.2021 – Itchy on injection site

3.26.2021 – Headaches, body aches and felt as if coming down with a cold or flu.

5.14.2021 – Headaches, joint pain

8.15.2021 – Headaches, joint pain, breasts pain

12.16.2021 – Pain in lower back

12.17.2021 – Burning sensation in lower back

12.18.2021 – Canker sores

12.19.2021 – Dry cough, heart palpitations

12.20.2021 – Palpitations and dry cough

12.21.2021 – Palpitations

1.5.2022 – Pain on injection site; headaches and feeling tired. The skin close to injection site is sensitive to touch and feels like a burning sensation.

1.12.2022 – Back pain, headaches, pain and itchy injection site.

1.19.2022 – Body aches, sore throat, eyes felt like burning, headaches.

1.26.2022 – Joint pain, breast pain, headaches, feeling tired.

3.16.2022 – Burning sensation under arm where injection site is located. Frequent headaches. Pain on coccyx.

6.15.2022 – Back pain, fatigue, cough, chills, sensitive skin around injection site, headaches.

12.15.2022 – Fly with body aches, headaches, runny/stuffy nose and tiredness. Stomach problems have increased.

Listless, Ear discomfort and Lethargy

1.24.2021 – Arm ache spread from injection site to entire upper arm.

1.25.2021 – Pain & warmth in deltoid muscle where I received the vaccine is diminishing.

1.26.2021 – I have a small, irregularly shaped rash on my "lower" bicep area in the arm that received the vaccine. The total area affected is about the size of a playing card, and it arose in patches, towards the distal end of the bicep on the front facing surface.

2.20.2021 – a mild, dull, dispersed ache in the deltoid muscle that received the vaccine.

2.21.2021 – Stiff neck.

2.22.2021 – Listlessness & lethargy. A diffuse rash over much of the bicep that received the dose, distal from ("below") the injection site.

3.20.2021 – I don't know if it's related, but since my second dose of the Moderna vaccine on 2/20/21, I have experienced a fullness in the inner ear of my left ear, and increased, non-pulsitile, high-pitched tinnitus in that same ear, resulting in a Dr. visit.

11.20.2021 – Stiff & sore neck.

11.21.2021 – Residual tiredness and fatigue is fading after a good night's rest last night.