Their Stories

Blood pressure systolic increased, Atrial fibrillation and Asthma

1.2.2021 – Difficult breathing. I have asthma and was having minor problems prior to the vaccination. I recently began an antibiotic treatment. At 1pm took my 1st Cefuroxime 500mg tablet. Script calls for BID for 10 days. Will this affect the Moderna vaccine

1.3.2021 – Still on antibiotics and breathing is much better

1.7.2021 – Becoming fatigued during light to moderate exertion. But this may be due to existing respiratory issues unrelated to the vaccination

1.28.2021 – Elevated Heart Rate 60 normal to 85

2.9.2021 – Since the 2nd shot, my systolic BP is up around 20 pts. Doctors have me monitoring 2 or 3 times daily In person office visit

4.27.2021 – AFIB and Respiratory Office visits

7.27.2021 – Nothing COVID or vaccine related

Epistaxis, Neck pain and Insomnia

3.17.2021 – Sore and aching neck and shoulders with no clear reason

4.28.2021 – Mild cold; some congestion and a little coughing

6.23.2021 – Cold with congestion, runny nose, mild sore throat

9.22.2021 – Mild cold on multiple occasions

10.16.2021 – Bloody nose (could be related to dry weather)

10.23.2021 – Mild cold-like symptoms: stuffy nose, mild nasal drip, mild fatigue

10.30.2021 – Sleeplessness on one night from 12:30-4:00 am; runny nose; headache

4.2.2022 – I've had a couple mild colds.

12.26.2022 – A few colds, a nosebleed that required medical care

Restlessness, Paresthesia and Chills

1.26.2021 – During the night the pain in my arm definitely kept me awake. Finally had to take something to go to sleep. I went skiing all day today and felt chilled in a way that I thought was related to the vaccine. Not just typically being cold. At one point the fingers on my shot arm were tingling and I have never had that happen simply from cold. It felt like my hand was asleep. Gone now. The pain this a.m. was up into my left trapezoid muscle and hurt when I put my skis up there to carry them however could have been just from sleeping weird because I was restless and in pain most of the night. The day I got it I went home and clean the house for five hours and it never bothered me at all. Felt about 6 PM and this is my non-dominant arm. Then today I skied for three hours so honestly except for a restless night it has been a minor event. The soreness is almost gone now.

Sinus tachycardia, Peripheral coldness and Muscular weakness

12.21.2020 – On Friday December 18th at 2:45 p.m. I received my first dose of the vaccine. After the injection while waiting in the observation area, I noticed my arm felt cold and felt weaker. I was able to move my hand and did not have tingling. I was cleared to leave after 15 minutes. While driving home approximately 35 minutes after the injection I had a quick onset hot flash (felt like it came from my left arm which is where I received the injection). Then my heart started pounding. I noticed on my Apple Watch that my heart rate was climbing. It topped out at 170. I was having difficulty in breathing but that was related to my heart rate. I pulled over and called 911. I felt as if I was going to pass out. After 2 minutes or so my heart slowed and stayed at a rate between 120-130. I never lost consciousness. I canceled the ambulance and felt as if I could drive home. 30 minutes later the episode happened again. All the same symptoms as the first. The pounding felt harder and it was slightly harder to breath until the rate came down again. Again, I felt as if I was going to lose consciousness but never did. Each episode lasted about 2 minutes from hot flash to slower heart rate. This time the ambulance came. No rash. No hives. No swelling. BP-160/90 HR-120-130 Sinus Tachycardia on a 3 lead EKG I did not need transport to the hospital. I started feeling much better around 5:00 p.m. The coldness I felt in my arm was gone. My arm no longer felt weak. The hot flash, rapid heart rate and faint feeling did not return.

Tonsillitis bacterial, Tonsillolith and Oropharyngeal discoloration

5.24.2021 – Moderate thirst, mild tingling

5.27.2021 – Sore throat with white/yellow spots on my tonsils and a runny nose south head cold symptoms.

5.28.2021 – Sore throat with white spots on tonsils, runny nose, flushed/warm face.

6.21.2021 – Runny/stuffy nose and sore throat with white spots on tonsils.

6.22.2021 – Runny nose and sore throat with white spots on tonsils.

6.23.2021 – Runny nose and sore throat with white spots

7.31.2021 – My shoulder joints are very sore and acutely painful when attempting to lift anything, even 30 oz of water.

Cervical cyst, Arthritis and Myalgia

4.1.2021 – Tiredness was yesterday but not today

4.22.2021 – Not really pain, I just don't feel well. I'm coughing a little too but maybe that's allergies.

5.19.2021 – I've been coughing on and off for a week but I think it's allergies.

7.21.2021 – Cyst on cervix but doctor said it will go away on its own.

12.12.2021 – Sore throat, cough, congestion

5.31.2022 – Increasing muscle, knee, and joint pain, but it's could just be me getting old. Haven't gone yet. I have an appt in August

11.28.2022 – Just arthritis, I'm sure it's genetic and age related Cortisone shot and physical therapy

Initial insomnia, Therapeutic response unexpected and Middle insomnia

3.15.2021 – Sore arm

3.16.2021 – Chest pain in lower lungs and sides

3.17.2021 – Uncomfortable sleeping at night

3.19.2021 – Very scary feeling that lasted several seconds where the core of my body was being crushed and pain shot out through my arms.

3.30.2021 – I am always cold but since I got the vaccine I am very hot. I wake up at 2am sweating, burning hot and cant get back to sleep.

4.5.2021 – Im still got all the time. I am usually cold and wear a sweater.

4.12.2021 – Im having hot flashes continually all day and night. I never had these before getting the vaccine. I woke up 4 times in the night burning hot and have a hard time getting back to sleep

4.19.2021 – Still having hot flashes. At least 5 during the night that wake me up and even more during the day. Another strange thing... I got poison ivy on my arm. It usually eats my skin like acid. I itched it one time and it hasnt bothered me since.

6.16.2021 – I have gotten poison ivy a few times and the reaction isnt as bad as it used to be. I wonder if the vaccines antibodies help fight off the poison?

3.15.2022 – Swelling of my feet. Also have hot flashes.

11.21.2022 – Achy joints, headaches and hot flashes. I did not have hot flashes since the last vaccine. It took two months for them to go away. Now they are back again 24 hours a day.

11.28.2022 – Joint pain and hot flashes are one after the other, night and day!

12.5.2022 – Joint pain is worse. Hot flashes are annoyingly happening still. Pain in lungs but centered in my back between shoulder blades. That has caused me to lay down and rest several times this week because it hurts so much.

Middle insomnia, Sleep disorder and Feeling cold

1.13.2021 – Cool feeling throughout the body but not the chills

1.14.2021 – All the symptoms are mild because Im medicating myself with Motrin and Tylenol when symptoms start 2-3 times a day.

1.16.2021 – Slight soreness at injection site this afternoon

1.17.2021 – More like a migraine that woke me up in the middle of the night and lasted for hours. Also neck pain.

4.17.2021 – All my joints ache especially my knees and elbows

9.30.2021 – Feverish but n fever

10.1.2022 – Sniffles, sore throat but did not test myself. Lots of coworkers had Covid at the time. The symptoms lasted 1-2 days.

Flank pain, Sleep disorder and Musculoskeletal stiffness

4.6.2021 – Mild sore throat

4.7.2021 – Last night had slight sore throat and very stuffy nose. Could not sleep on left side (injection arm) at all.

4.28.2021 – Very mild sore throat last night with some neck stiffness todayjust feels like I overdid a workout

4.30.2021 – Last night I was able to sleep on left side without the pain of previous nights.

5.2.2021 – Woke with a headache. Tylenol relieved it.

5.4.2021 – Early morning joint pain. Stiffness throughout day alleviated with Tylenol

5.11.2021 – Mild Joint aches and upper back pains. Relieved with Tylenol. (Not sure associated with vaccine but wanted to offer the info just in case)

Lymph node pain, Chills and Lymphadenopathy

2.14.2021 – I felt worse the day after my 2nd shot of 2/12, but didn't check-in yesterday as was achy, w/ joint pain, slight fever, and fatigue, also chills. Today I'm improved..

2.16.2021 – Painful swollen glands back of throat past 12 hrs, some recurring coughing that's been evident over last 4 or so days.

2.17.2021 – Painful Muscles of Left Shoulder area, worse yesterday than today.

3.12.2021 – Headache and slight runny nose (could be allergies)

3.26.2021 – Runny nose--it's springtime.

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Abdominal discomfort

3.28.2021 – Left armpit very sore and swollen. (Shot taken in left arm)

3.30.2021 – Left armpit still very sore and swollen

3.31.2021 – Sore swollen armpit better, but still sore and swollen

4.1.2021 – Left armpit still sore and swollen. Slightly worse than yesterday, but I went swimming yesterday, so perhaps that exacerbated it.

4.3.2021 – Armpit improving but still tender and slightly swollen

5.1.2021 – Yesterday and today I have a headache, today I have an upset stomach.

3.26.2022 – Sore achiness in thumb joint. Daily.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Lymph node pain and Pain in extremity

1.30.2021 – I didnt report this earlier in the week, but I noticed the night I got my shot that I had a little increased reflux and related twinges right under my breast bone. It happened as the pain in my arm started to increase. I thought little of it. I have noticed my digestive tract has been slightly inflamed. I do manage IBS and occasional reflux. Its entirely possible what I experienced during the week was related to that and not the vaccine.

2.24.2021 – Brain fog

2.25.2021 – Weird throbbing jolts in my lymph nodes under my left armpit, behind my right knee, and behind my right ear. It also aggravated my reflux. All that said, symptoms have been improving.

2.26.2021 – Reflux still activated a bit

2.27.2021 – Reflux

3.2.2021 – Reflux has been acting up since I got the shot.

Stress, Lacrimation increased and Ear pain

4.5.2021 – Very watery eyes

4.11.2021 – Moderate. I have migraines regularly and this one probably wasnt caused by the vaccine.

5.1.2021 – Probably not related to the vaccine

5.17.2021 – Slightly runny nose so I wore a mask. At night one side of throat throbbed for an hour or but I was better the next day but wore a mask for the next day.

11.10.2021 – Throbbing ear probably unrelated to vaccine

11.11.2021 – Pains in ear on side of injection. Not an ear infection but probably unrelated to the vaccine

11.13.2021 – I don't think fatigue is related to vaccine

5.9.2022 – Headache could be due to stress and not vaccine

5.10.2022 – Migraine related

Catheterization cardiac, Cardioversion and Stent placement

2.13.2021 – I will have a cardiac catheterization tomorrow. I dont believe it is vaccine-related. Ive had heart problems for 10 years. 10 year history of stents, Cardio Version and Ablation.

2.20.2021 – I received my last Covid vaccine on Feb 6. I had throat and heart problems, starting Feb 8. I was hospitalized Feb 11 through Feb 15 for atrial flutter. I have a history of heart and asthma problems. They found nothing wrong. I am ok now.

Angiedema, Lip swelling and Joint swelling

1.3.2021 – Angioedema- small amount of swelling near right elbow. I take 10mg cetirizine everyday, 20mg when I have an allergic reaction like this. It usually occurs when my immune system is active (cold, flu, etc)

1.28.2021 – Itchiness at left inner wrist and left fingers

2.1.2021 – Small allergic reaction on inner right wrist, light swelling, redness, itchiness. Looks like my usual angioadema

2.3.2021 – Swollen lower lip, a symptom of my angioadema. It went down after taking cetirizine.

3.10.2021 – Stomach pain, constipation, stomach cramping.

Myalgia and Arthralgia

3.15.2021 – My muscle & body aches are the same ones I have most days, due to Sjogren's, Fibromyalgia, Arthtitis, & a number of other chronic conditions I have. I do not attribute it to the vaccine at all.

3.18.2021 – The above joint/muscle/body aches are my typical daily problems that I experience, due to my numerous health & autoimmune conditions. I'm not experiencing anything else unusual for me.

3.19.2021 – As previously stated, my fatigue, muscle & joint pains are typical for me due to my numerous medical problems.

Parkinson's disease, Dermatitis contact and Asthenopia

3.28.2021 – Day after shot and feeling back to normal today

3.30.2021 – Eyes felt strained

10.6.2021 – Had back pain BEFORE getting shot

10.7.2021 – I have had these symptoms on and off since before my shot - so I'm not convinced it is related to the vaccine.

11.11.2021 – Itchy at injection site (L. shoulder)

4.9.2022 – A little disoriented

4.16.2022 – I know temp (98.5) is not a fever but my whole body briefly "felt" warm.

5.14.2022 – Cold/Flu like symptoms: cough, chest congestion, body aches - but no fever. Took a self-administered Covid test with negative results.

5.21.2022 – Cold like symptoms: tired, muscle aches, hot & clammy (but no fever).

7.9.2022 – Probably irrelevant for your purposes, but I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease last fall and don't think I ever mentioned it - so this is just an FYI.

9.10.2022 – NOTE: My rash is due to pre-existing poison ivy exposure.

9.16.2022 – Again, to be completely accurate, my poison ivy caused rash is fading. ??

Myositis, Joint range of motion decreased and Cellulitis

3.30.2021 – Blurry vision

4.12.2021 – Left jaw has lost range of motion Sore throat (my kids are congested too so could be a cold or allergies)

6.28.2021 – Swollen forearms, cellulitis, swollen lymph node by right collar bone (both vaccine injections were in left arm). I have had tons of blood work, X-rays, chest CT with contrast to rule out PE, ultrasound of neck. Awaiting biopsy of leg, referral to r

9.27.2021 – Muscle inflammation and weakness, loss of range of motion in hands, fatigue, rash MRI, lots of blood work, methotrexate, 80 mg daily prednisone

Mucous stools, Abnormal feces and Laryngitis

4.12.2021 – the same rash I've had for almost a week is just fading every day.

7.5.2021 – * Tinnitus* unusual fecal substance (thought was tapeworm but was not segmented, more like mucus)

10.17.2021 – I was unable to report my 3rd shot bc I was so sick (flu-like) on the 15th and 16th! Could not work.

10.18.2021 – slight dizziness

10.28.2021 – Sore throat, itchy throat, congestion, wicked fatigue, suspected fever (not sure bc I was taking Tylenol for headache).

4.14.2022 – hot flashes (I have already gone through peri-/menopause and hadn't had any hot flashes for a couple years before getting my first booster shot)

6.25.2022 – Rash is expanding down my arm, worse than yesterday

6.29.2022 – Dry throat

8.3.2022 – Sinus congestion, slightly bothersome throat, sleepiness. Also, I have had a tendency to have my ankles swell when standing or sitting that's new since my first vaccine I just keep forgetting to report it. Memory issues!

9.21.2022 – fatigue, nasal congestion, throat irritation/cough

12.28.2022 – Fever, aches, chills, headache, extremely sore arm bc I got a booster yesterday.

Ligament rupture, Nervous system disorder and Hyposmia

4.9.2021 – For about 24 hours I had a fever with chills.

4.17.2021 – Nasal congestion, blood sugar high

4.18.2021 – Erratic blood sugar

4.20.2021 – Higher than usual blood sugar

4.21.2021 – High blood sugar

4.22.2021 – Higher than normal blood sugar

4.30.2021 – Sense of smell is diminished, but this could be the result of seasonal allergies.

5.7.2021 – Sense of smell is not as good as it usually is.

5.14.2021 – I dont think it has anything to do with the vaccine, but I have had extreme tightness in muscles. This isnt new for me, but it is worse than its ever been. Saw orthopedist.

7.16.2021 – Elevated temperature and body aches in the evening and at night.

10.15.2021 – Extremely high blood sugar levels. This happened during a course of prednisone, but I've taken it before without the dangerously high blood sugar. Visit with primary care physician and several phone consults.

4.16.2022 – Nerve problems and pain, weakness in upper extremities. Pain in neck. Orthopedic evaluation, physical therapy, MRIs, referral to neurosurgeon for further evaluation, EMG and nerve conduction studies

12.14.2022 – Mostly related to nerve pain. Visited my family doctor

Anxiety, Abdominal discomfort and Chills

1.23.2021 – Sore arm.

1.24.2021 – Worried if Ill get second injection or not. Chills are my diabetes.

1.25.2021 – Worried about the second Covid shot resources.

1.26.2021 – Still not sure where the second injection is coming from.

1.27.2021 – The only site pain is on my opposite arm, exactly the same injection site. Dont understand. Just noticed it today. Probably there for a while.

1.28.2021 – Sniffles and low grade fever.

1.29.2021 – Still dont know how to get the second dose.

2.18.2021 – No

2.19.2021 – Not nausea but weird feeling stomach. Circle of pain. Only lasted for 3 minutes or so. 2 hours after shot

2.22.2021 – I am retired so th questions about interrupting my work are not valid.

Clostridium difficile infection, Menstruation delayed and Breast pain

4.13.2021 – My period was due a few days after my 2nd dose and i have yet to get it. So 3 weeks late as of today.

4.20.2021 – Ongiong menstrual symptoms.

4.27.2021 – Asthma flare up.

11.5.2021 – Significant swelling in the armpit same aide as injection.

11.6.2021 – Significant armpit swelling on side that got injection

11.11.2021 – Swollen lymph in armpit

11.17.2021 – Irregular period and heavy bleeding.

12.15.2021 – Fever, body aches, cough. Also no period yet, so it's a few weeks late. No chance of pregnancy so its a bit concerning.

10.10.2022 – Headaches, nausea, GI distress

10.17.2022 – Sore breasts.

10.31.2022 – Got a stomach sickness

Deafness unilateral, Sleep disorder and Eye pain

3.27.2021 – I have tinnitus in my right ear, and my eyeballs are sore.

3.29.2021 – Tinnitus in right ear kept me awake.

3.30.2021 – Tinnitus in right ear and sore eyes

3.31.2021 – Continued tinnitus, and just today, dizziness.

4.1.2021 – Sore eyes and tinnitus in right ear.

4.2.2021 – Tinnitus in right ear and sore eyes.

4.23.2021 – Still have tinnitus in right ear from first shot.

4.24.2021 – Tinnitus, which I got 12 hours after the first shot. It has not abated.

4.25.2021 – Continued tinnitus, a bit louder today.

4.26.2021 – Tinnitus in right ear continues.

4.27.2021 – Tinnitus

5.21.2021 – Hearing loss in left ear. Resolved with steroids.

Erythema, Sneezing and Rash

3.5.2021 – I was feeling fatigued early in the day, but then I took 2 Tylenol Acetaminophen pills and felt much better and the tiredness and arm muscle ache went away!

3.8.2021 – I forgot to report it, but a day after the vaccine, Ive had small, red rashes on both my wrists. Its not noticeable and doesnt look serious, but wanted to let yall know!

3.9.2021 – Small bumps on both my wrists that are not noticeable.

3.10.2021 – Rash is barely noticeable.

3.29.2022 – Sneezing, runny nose, cough, small headache

6.28.2022 – Coughing, runny nose, congested chest

Dental operation, Arthropathy and Fall

3.11.2021 – The nausea and vomiting are almost certainly not related to my vaccination

3.20.2021 – After my daily walk of approximately 5 miles I have been feeling dizzy during the last half mile or so fir several days in a row. I am relatively confident that this has nothing to do with COVID or the vaccine.

10.27.2021 – My right knee is bothering me. I highly doubt that it has anything to do with vaccinations

4.4.2022 – I had major dental work and am starting to recover. None of my problems are Covid related (in my opinion).

4.28.2022 – Allergies (probably) or perhaps a cold

5.12.2022 – I fell probably unrelated

Throat irritation, Chest pain and Injection site pain

5.14.2021 – Fever, chills, headaches.

5.22.2021 – Headaches in precise areas, pinpointed and painful

5.23.2021 – Extreme and temporary chest musculular pain

6.4.2021 – I have had really bad headaches and soreness at the injection site on my arm.

6.11.2021 – Regular headaches that affect my thinking

8.20.2021 – The location where I got the shot in my left shoulder is painful and feel like a strand of muscle going to my elbow had been hurt. The shot spot is painful persistently.

11.19.2021 – Scratchy throat

Osteoarthritis, Blister and Nodule

4.4.2021 – No

4.22.2021 – My toes on my right foot felt numb for about 2 hours

4.24.2021 – None

7.21.2021 – Fatigue

9.10.2021 – In the palm of my left hand there are 3 circular areas, about the size of a pencil eraser that are slightly swollen and feel almost like they are filled with fluid

9.11.2021 – I still have eraser sized swelling on palms that are kind of mushy feeling when pressed

9.12.2021 – Same as yesterday

9.13.2021 – Only the nodules on my left palm

9.14.2021 – It seems as if the osteoarthritis I have is getting worse quickly. It was a tolerable before the 3rd vaccine. Each day its become a little worse. I hate this.

12.9.2021 – Ears ringing and hurting

3.10.2022 – Periodic chest pain, loss of appetite though I do eat

9.9.2022 – my sense of taste comes and goes and I still have fatigue though not daily

Pneumonia viral, Frequent bowel movements and Body temperature decreased

1.16.2021 – Normal po temp 95.5°F ear 97.5°F

1.17.2021 – Frequent looser stools, more than normal x 2 days

1.18.2021 – Stools remain lopseandmore frequent than norman, slight loss of appetite

1.19.2021 – Loose stools , increased frequency of bowel movement, slight loss of appetite

2.12.2021 – Normal p.o. temp 95.6..

2.16.2021 – Po temp n = 95.4-95.6

5.13.2021 – Viral Pneumonia vs acute Bronchitis, COVID19 Rapid Test negative, febrile max 100°F po (N =97.4-.8°F po),paroxysmal cough, no loss of taste or smell, weight loss of 8lbs, regained 5, duration 10days 4/6 - 18/2021. ?? Contact me. Phone contact, CXR ordered day 7 of illness, performed afterthe 21st

Chest discomfort, Throat irritation and Dyspnea

4.19.2021 – Evening of 4-17-21 bad chills and deep fatigue, afternoon and evening of 4-18-19, chills and fatigue, took Tylenol

4.30.2021 – Remained tired for several days after the 1st shot...just fatigued.

5.13.2021 – Light-headed and slight breathing issue immediately after injection, but it reaolved in less than 2 minutes. No similar symptoms sense then. I fell a little Light-headed, but it's not a problem

11.23.2021 – Scratchy throat

11.24.2021 – Sniffles

2.17.2022 – chest tightness

Joint stiffness, Head discomfort and Limb discomfort

2.11.2021 – No Just had a little tenderness where I got the shot. But I even have that with my flue shots.

2.12.2021 – Some aching and discomfort in the arm igot my shot in. I seem to be more tired than usual, been going to bed earlier.

2.13.2021 – Just a little discomfort in arm that got shot.

2.14.2021 – Just a little mild discomfort in arm, nothing serious.

2.15.2021 – Just a little achy in arm that got shot and a little soreness now and the.

2.18.2021 – Still a little joint pain in arm and stiff joint. Sometimes a little discomfort in underarm glands. That was only one day so far and not constant.

3.6.2021 – None

3.7.2021 – Not really stuffed head and sore arm which is normal to me the second day.

3.9.2021 – Some tiredness and a little pain in each arm.