Their Stories

Injection site reaction, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Lymph node pain

4.20.2021 – Sore throat

5.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes one on the right clavicle, same as shot was given. Then several swollen in neck on both sides.

5.10.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes in neck, throat, clavicle, and groin.

5.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes all over body

5.24.2021 – Widespread swollen bilateral lymph nodes in clavicle, throat, breasts, groin, etc. CT Scan

5.27.2021 – Widespread swollen lymph nodes bilateral

5.28.2021 – Stiff neck, swollen lymph nodes bilateral

5.29.2021 – Bilateral widespread swollen lymph nodes very tender and painful

5.30.2021 – Widespread bilateral swollen lymph nodes that are tender and painful

5.31.2021 – Widespread bilateral swollen lymph nodes and throbbing injection site

6.1.2021 – Widespread bilateral lymph nodes, throbbing injection site, head felt very hot overnight

6.2.2021 – Throbbing injection site, mild. Widespread bilateral lymph nodes all over but not painful any more

6.3.2021 – Widespread bilateral swollen lymph nodes all over

6.10.2021 – Continues large spread swollen lymph nodes bilaterally in clavicle, neck, throat, arms, breats, groin, etc.

6.17.2021 – Bilateral widespread swollen lymph nodes

6.26.2021 – Widespread bilateral swollen lymph nodes

7.1.2021 – Bilateral lymphadenopathy widespread, tender and achy nodes in neck, clavicle, and throat.

Unexpected vaginal bleeding on hormonal IUD, Bacterial infection and Tonsillar hypertrophy

4.29.2021 – My period has lasted over over 10 days two times now, and its 15 days apart. I have an IUD and never get my period, until I got the vaccine. Ultrasound on my uterus

5.3.2021 – I had a bacterial infection, I tested negative for strep and negative for Covid. But I had a fever, fatigue, swollen tonsils, and swollen lymph nodes.

5.18.2021 – Fever again, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes, jaw pain, fatigue.Period comes less than 15 days apart and lasts over a week. When on IUD, I shouldnt have one.

Mass, Breast pain and Erythema

4.3.2021 – Red area turned into golf ball sized lump. Its beginning to fad - skin still red.

4.14.2021 – General chest pain

4.24.2021 – Constant headache - bad!

5.1.2021 – Constant headaches and still feel fatigue

5.8.2021 – Constant headache, joint and back pains.

5.15.2021 – Continue to feel cruddy. Daily headaches, muscle /joint pain and tired. Ive not felt 100% since my first injections

5.22.2021 – Exhaustion, aches, headaches

12.12.2021 – Severe armpit and breast pain on side of injection

12.13.2021 – Horrible pain in armpit/breast on side injection given

12.14.2021 – Light headed today and extreme armpit pain inside of injection

12.15.2021 – Felt lightheaded and armpit sore on injection side

12.24.2021 – My injection arm has been very very sore and now itchy too

1.7.2022 – Sore injection arm again

6.12.2022 – Blood work off

Gastrointestinal disorder, Hypersensitivity and Pruritus

4.26.2021 – It's been a week since I got my first shot. I'm not sure this is related to it, but my stomach's been unhappy the past couple of days as well.

5.24.2021 – The rash & allergic reaction has started to move down my body. (After the rash on my neck faded & I stopped taking Benadryl for 2 days, now I have mild itching, etc. all the way down to my upper thighs, so I'm taking Benadryl all day again.

5.31.2021 – The rash is continuing to spread down my body. Every time I think it's gone, it pops up somewhere else. Taking lots of antihistamines and vitamins though, and it's fairly mild.

6.15.2021 – Some kind of cold or bug - mild sore throat and feeling kind of tired with a headache. I've had it for about a week now, but feeling better today.

5.10.2022 – I've had some Digestive issues over the past year that are new. Unrelated to this, I think.

Crohn's disease, Flank pain and Chest pain

2.28.2021 – I have crohns and am having a flare. Don't believe it is related to the vaccine.

3.1.2021 – I have been thinking about it, and my crohns flare did start after 1st vaccine dose-not sure if it is related or a coincidence, if the flare started earlier

6.14.2021 – Nausea, chest pains, pain in my lower right side. EKG was normal. Having a stress test this week as well as other tests. Do have some chronic health conditions. I do think the vaccine caused my crohns to flare

Spinal pain, Joint swelling and Lethargy

3.12.2021 – Note-I have chronic chills and back/other joint issue

3.23.2021 – Im not sure if this is related but had shot on 3/2, then Covid arm started 3/9;that has been gone for a couple of days but inbetween my ankles would swell up and thats stopped now and theres a couple of minor weird things, gone now...

3.30.2021 – Ongoing-still feel spot where 1st was injected on 3/2. My second shot is tomorrow!!!!

4.7.2021 – Terribly sleepy

5.5.2021 – Additional Back/spine pain. Two spinal stimulator adjustments and doctor visit and an upcoming injection

9.29.2021 – Sleepy/lethargic

12.16.2021 – More chronic pain in both shoulders -worsening rips/tears; in PT to help and I've been avoiding surgery!

4.14.2022 – Aches n pains not Shot related:lumbar, spine, arthritis, etc.

12.30.2022 – Covid/SARS positive:extreme cough/congestion; sinus congestion/infection.

Hyperthyroidism, Breakthrough COVID-19 and Memory impairment

2.10.2021 – I am PostCovid starting 12/1/21, back to work 1/6/21 but have evening low grade 100-100.9 temps still

2.11.2021 – last night, 4 brief sharp leg pains (felt either nerve or vessel, not muscle or joint

2.16.2021 – runny nose

2.24.2021 – Very severe executive function/memory dysfunctionStill have evening low grade temp & extreme fatigue

4.21.2021 – Headache, increased fatigue above long Covid baseline

6.9.2021 – Hyperthyroidism symptoms (Thyroid U/S scheduled 6/14/21) and continue of almost daily evening fever since 12/2021 Covid infection

5.25.2022 – Increased joint pain

Myalgia, Chills and Arthralgia

3.18.2021 – Yesterday I forgot to list a shoulder joint and a forearm muscle ache! Todays headache was gone after breakfast. And have felt very good the rest of today.

9.14.2021 – Slight dizziness/ light headed feeling

10.27.2021 – Yes, I received the booster shot on 10/22 but didn't start reporting on symptoms until 10/25. On 10/23 I experienced the same effects that I experienced with the 2nd Moderna shot; fatigue, body aches and chills the morning of the 23rd for 10 hrs

COVID-19

4.20.2022 – I caught omicron three weeks ago in a health facility that combined urgent care in radiology. I didn't know urgent care was being held in the same room when I went for my mammogram three days later I got sick with omicron. People in urgent care wher

4.23.2022 – God Omacron in a facility where not all of the very sick people were wearing mask, I was. Talked to the supervisors and they will make changes

4.26.2022 – No long hauler a effects From having Omacron last month. Had second booster shot last

Parotitis, Tendon disorder and Increased appetite

2.8.2021 – Parotiditis

2.9.2021 – Mild parotiditis

2.26.2021 – Bruising at the injection site.

2.27.2021 – Purplish bruise at injection site

2.28.2021 – Bruise at injection site, increased appetite days 1-2

3.1.2021 – Bruise at injection site

3.4.2021 – Bruise at injection site is still present

8.26.2021 – Mild sore/itchy throat. Negative COVID-19 PCR test. Perhaps allergies?

4.22.2022 – Mild headache

9.30.2022 – I had fatigue and a sore arm with my Moderna Bivalent vaccine on 9/3/2022. I unsuccessfully tried to log into VSafe to register this vaccine.

10.8.2022 – Chronic lateral hip pain perhaps from tight Iliotibial tract (IT band) is more intense. I don't think it is related to my September SARS CoV-2 vaccination.

12.3.2022 – Rectus femoris tendinosis Physical therapy

Eructation, Nausea and Nasopharyngitis

4.3.2021 – Not a headache, but aware my head is there; lots of belching, feeling just on the edge of nausea

4.9.2021 – Was going to report a real fatigue, but after a week, it's probably a large sandwich for lunch

10.27.2021 – Sniffles and runny nose, with (last night) a slight sore throat. However, I've been near vaccinated friends, some of whom are exposed to children, and perhaps that carelessness has let me acquire a slight cold, and hopefully nothing worse.

1.5.2022 – Some sniffles, runny nose, but no fever. Might just be winter

Dyspnea exertional, Migraine and Asthenia

3.10.2021 – A little spacey, it could be from the fatigue though.

3.13.2021 – Ive felt a little spacey since Ive gotten the vaccine. Its a little better today tho.

3.25.2021 – On Monday I ended up going into the urgent care with an intense migraine like Ive never had before. There was intense pounding/throbbing from the base of my head in the back every time I would take a step.

4.14.2021 – Well my arm has felt pretty ok but then today all the sudden my arm started hurting again in the shoulder joint on the arm I got my shot in and its week and hard to lift again. When I poke around the muscle it feels very tender, like I got it agai

10.22.2021 – I'm feeling very weak. When I walk to the restroom I feel like I ran a mile and need to catch my breath

10.24.2021 – My axillary node is still a little swollen in the arm that I got the shot.

Lip pain, Lymphadenitis and Menstruation delayed

4.21.2021 – Inflammation in lymph nodes, sore lips, fever 103°, eyesight is dropped down

4.28.2021 – Sore lips, abdominal pain, pain in leg, headache, chest pain

5.7.2021 – Pain in my arms, and in legs

5.8.2021 – Very bad Insomnia, migraine, pain in arms and legs

5.9.2021 – Pain in both arms and legs, sore throat, insomnia

5.12.2021 – Sudden and very bad headache

5.19.2021 – Late period, joint pain, numbness in both arms, fatigue, weakness, insomnia

6.16.2021 – Sore lips, sore throat, fever, fatigue

8.6.2021 – Joint pain

11.3.2021 – Joint pain, fatigue

11.21.2021 – Joint pain, sore throat,

11.28.2021 – Joint pain, fatigue, low back pain

12.10.2021 – Diarrhea, constipation, joint pain

2.4.2022 – Shortness of breath, fatigue, high fever, SEVERE JOINT PAIN

5.6.2022 – Menstrual cycle impact, changing

11.7.2022 – Joint pain, changing in my period

Hypothyroidism, Dizziness postural and Conjunctivitis

2.15.2021 – I just learned that I had been exposed to someone in the days prior to the vaccination that subsequently tested positive for Covid. Covid test

2.17.2021 – My Covid test came back negative.

2.18.2021 – Dizzy upon waking up

3.12.2021 – High heart rate

3.14.2021 – Dizzy when getting out of bed

3.15.2021 – Vertigo when going to bed last night and when getting out of bed this morning.

3.16.2021 – Dizzy

3.17.2021 – Dizziness upon getting out of bed

3.18.2021 – Dizzy upon laying down and getting out of bed.

12.6.2021 – Had cold symptoms since 11/29/21.

4.25.2022 – Chest pain

10.25.2022 – Hypothyroidism

11.15.2022 – Experienced vomiting and diarrhea on 11/09/22, but it may have from a listeria breakout as I ate cold deli meat.

12.13.2022 – Kidney stones Office visit, x-ray

Incision site impaired healing, Nervous system disorder and Neuralgia

3.10.2021 – Dizziness

3.12.2021 – Sinus congestion and other symptoms that I associate with spring allergies

3.14.2021 – Continued congestion and allergy symptoms

3.16.2021 – Congestion typical of allergies

3.30.2021 – More fatigue/tiredness as well as ongoing intestinal distress. Not sure where the intestinal problems are coming from, but I am trying not to eat/drink anything new.

4.7.2021 – While my temp was 100.3, that was after taking a couple of Aleve throughout the day. My normal temperature range is 96.7 to 97.6.

4.8.2021 – I consider 98.6 a fever since my normal temperature is 96.7 to 97.6. I have also been very weak today, very foggy-brained, and have almost no appetite.

4.10.2021 – 2 things: The swelling and redness that developed below the injection point is about 3 x 6 on day five. Second, I forgot to report that, during the three days I had a fever, I was having trouble breathing and had to use my asthma inhaler many times.

5.4.2021 – Back, hip, and joint pain and stiffness. Some is quite severe. This may be a flare-up of a preexisting condition.

5.18.2021 – Lots of migraines

7.7.2021 – Continuing headaches, stuffy sinuses and ears, returned vertigo, overall feeling bad Doctors office for vertigo

10.5.2021 – Intestinal problems, possibly irritable bowel syndrome.

11.16.2021 – Intestinal distress, could be IBS

11.30.2021 – Extreme nerve pain in lumbar region, hips, and legs and intestinal distress.

4.26.2022 – My Mast Cell Activation Disorder was kicked into overdrive by my three Covid vaccines, flu, and DPT vaccines. Results: inflammation affecting asthma, intestinal tract, and nerves in hips, back, legs, feet. Substantial antihistamines reduced symptoms.

6.4.2022 – I just had the shot one hour ago

6.25.2022 – Generally not feeling well. Most likely it was seasonal allergies.

7.2.2022 – Sore throat

9.28.2022 – Light headed east, dizziness

10.1.2022 – Dizziness, lightheadedness

12.28.2022 – 24 hour gastrointestinal "flu"

Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, Spinal operation and Eczema

2.1.2021 – Eczema flare up

2.15.2021 – Eczema flare has been difficult to get under control

2.20.2021 – Eczema, aches

2.28.2021 – Eczema flare

3.4.2021 – Itching

5.30.2021 – Debilitating muscle aches bilaterally. Elevated inflammatory markers, elevated Rh quant, started after 2nd dose which I thought was related to exercise. Intensified by 6 wks out to where I could not drive.

9.2.2021 – PMR and/or another autoimmune disease. Severe muscle aches, shoulder, neck, hips, thighs. My PCP said to report this. PCP in person visit

Overweight, Arthralgia and Nasopharyngitis

12.11.2021 – My joint pain comes from and old injury cause by shifting my weight from my lift leg to my good leg which to came from a car accident while i the Army an has been and on going ware and tear pain to my left knee over the years

12.14.2021 – My normal knee pains from overweight

12.15.2021 – Only the pain of my knee to which I've always been experiencing

5.19.2022 – I believe I've gotten a summer cold it seems no fever just a little congestion a slice cough its been two days now it seems to be breaking up now

Skin tightness, Skin discoloration and Abdominal discomfort

3.2.2021 – Fatigue, nausea and burning stomach. Didnt start until 7-8 days after the second shot. A bit worse than those after first shot. Nausea is gone but others continue

3.9.2021 – I have two areas with a rash in my groin area. The first is a purple spot about an inch across with very irregular borders. No itch or raised area. The other is tight and feels bumpy but doesnt itch.

3.23.2021 – I have a purple spot, irregular in shape and about an inch in diameter on my upper inner thigh. Fatigue continues and seems to be a little worse. Minor headaches occur.

Tension headache, Blood pressure increased and Anxiety

5.9.2021 – No symptoms today. Fatigue yesterday. Unable to check in because of fatigue.

5.28.2021 – Very low grade neck pain and tension headache at the rear of the head. Occasional lightheadedness. Plausible causes other than the vaccine exist.

11.5.2021 – I feel the onset of hypertension. I have occasional headaches consistent with that. My blood pressure was already on the high side of normal and now it is on the low side of the next higher category.

11.14.2021 – Anxiety about the future of the county and the world.

Immune system disorder, Neuralgia and Sleep disorder

8.31.2021 – My joints hurt terribly, specifically at night. Im getting terrible rest since the vaccine. I wonder has my immune system stirred up old childhood infections. Epstein Barr, Chicken Pox, cold sores? I got a cold sore. I only get it when I'm Very ill.?

9.9.2021 – Pain in the arm that had your vaccine. Nerve pain in the same arm and frequently it spreads to my other limbs. Headaches, frequent headaches. Im still very much tired.

2.15.2022 – I got covid at the end of January. Been struggling with exhaustion and congestion ever since.

Thermal burns of eye, Energy increased and Asthenopia

4.6.2021 – Just a little burning of the eyes

4.7.2021 – I feel like I have more energy today . Lol Maybe just happy that I got the shot

4.8.2021 – I feel perfectly fine today, full of energy

4.9.2021 – Just happy

4.10.2021 – For some reason Im just full of energy

4.11.2021 – None

4.20.2021 – Ive noticed Ive been with a runny nose . But Im not sure if its allergy related Ive never had allergies before

4.28.2021 – Burning eyes like Im sleepy

4.29.2021 – I forgot to mention yesterday and this morning I wake up with a sore throat . My eyes are still burning like if I lost sleep

4.30.2021 – Just burning eyes like Im sleepy , very mild

5.2.2021 – Runny nose and a little fatigue

5.3.2021 – Runny nose and eyes feeling tired

5.4.2021 – Still experiencing Burning eyes and runny nose

5.18.2021 – Feeling fatigue during the day

Energy increased, Hypersomnia and Rash pruritic

2.9.2021 – I have a Garmin 945 watch. I generally gain a plus 20-50 while sleeping. I slept over 8 hours last night and got no plus value Im at about 5 of 100 and, my Garmin stress value is usually mostly rest or low and today it was more low to medium, about 47, not bad but way higher than before my shot.

2.10.2021 – levels. Not sure if this is related or not. I went to my doc to look at a rash thing on my calf, but it was there B4 the COVID shot he thinks it is maybe staph infection but also noted my histamine levels appear to be elevated itchy arms, etc. still, not necessarily connected to the COVID shot. Muscle pain is subsiding I feel like I have more energy.

2.27.2021 – Im not sure if it is related to my first Pfizer shot three weeks ago or not, but this muscle ache in my back continues ti keep me awake at night. Hoping it will fade!! Never had it B4 the shot.

3.6.2021 – My muscle cramps in my upper back, below my shoulder, are keeping me awake, but I think Advil is working best. Not sure this is related to the first shot but that is when it started

4.7.2021 – My muscle ache in my back was more bothersomeand, just like 3 or 4 weeks after my 1st shot, my back broke out with itchy bumps, like zits, which popped and bled a little but healed quickly enough. Just scabs today. Lots of energy though rode 1

Musculoskeletal pain, Flank pain and Injection site bruising

1.8.2021 – Soreness in shot area. Just an upper achy arm since shot was given

1.9.2021 – Arm achiness alowly going away.

2.4.2021 – Achiness across both shoulder blades

2.5.2021 – Achiness across shoulders and arm still sore plus still tired

10.30.2021 – Achiness in arm and sore side.

10.31.2021 – Achiness in upper arm

11.2.2021 – Shoulder still achy. Bump from shot still on arm. Also a big red spot is 1 inch below where shot was given.

11.3.2021 – I just have the red spot and bruise at shot location

Upper respiratory tract infection, Muscle spasms and Myalgia

1.11.2021 – I have had a very mild headache every day since I received the vaccine. I have needed to take Tylenol on two occasions.

4.22.2022 – Since after shot number 2 I have had pain in left arm. It's positional, spasm-like, intermittent, and muscular in nature. Pain is between shoulder and elbow.

7.1.2022 – Upper respiratory infection for 10 days. No fever. Cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, fatigue. Negative Covid tests x-5, negative covid PCR

Limb discomfort, Urinary tract infection and Musculoskeletal stiffness

1.8.2021 – In morning outside entire left leg discomfort later left ok then right same mild discomfort. Did workout yesterday but discomfort seemed different than get from usual overwork

2.4.2021 – I carried boxes of dishes yesterday so may have been some reason. Two mile mostly walking felt tired then at home after sitting breakfast I was stiff all over. Took ibuprofen and hot bath and I was fine!

11.12.2021 – 2 neg covid test. UTI. No problem peeing but extreme tiredness fever

9.13.2022 – Not pain but slight soreness

12.13.2022 – For a few days, slight headache, off an alarm nose, either runny or congested Last evening, nausea no vomiting. Neg home covid test Definitely feeling better now Went to urgent care said lots of different viruses around. Negative flu

Red blood cell count decreased, Iron deficiency and Blood iron decreased

3.11.2021 – Overall itchiness

3.15.2021 – Preceded by severe constipation

4.13.2021 – Some jaw pain

4.20.2021 – Low iron due to a 2-3 week heavy period, and Slightly labored breathing.

10.4.2021 – Runny nose at times

10.5.2021 – Difficulty with getting a deep breath

10.8.2021 – Difficulty catching a deep breath

10.9.2021 – Trouble getting deep breath

10.6.2022 – After the vaccination I experienced a lot of menstrual blood loss causing low blood count and iron, amongst other things. I was told by doctors it was unrelated, but now there seems to be a connection.

Tinnitus and Sinusitis

2.8.2021 – The response to first question is only for my experience the first 24 hrs. I have been fine since. The question does not indicate how I feel today like the others.

2.23.2022 – Tinnitus in right ear. It actually occurred after my second vaccine in February 2021 but thought it was due to a medication I was taking. I stopped that medication months ago but the condition remains.

11.7.2022 – Tested positive for COVID after visiting Ireland. Developed sinus infection as well. I received the updated Covid vaccine on 9/13/22 too.

Weight decreased, Body temperature increased and Somnolence

3.22.2021 – Pain around my shoulder. Last night I felt week and and the pain since.

3.26.2021 – I been getting sleepy by 7 pm which never happing before. Sorry for not saying before.

5.16.2021 – Chill and temperature, no appetite for 2 days Feeling a little better today

4.11.2022 – Lost over 30 pounds and feal weak. Not sure is because of the vaccination Doctor office

5.3.2022 – Fever started yesterday until this morning. Feel ok know

5.4.2022 – Fever and chills was from last knigh until this morning

Nodule, Discharge and Blood glucose increased

4.4.2021 – Have had allergy/cold like symptoms Stopped up, runny nose, cough, congestion.

5.1.2021 – Nauseated vomiting diarrhea

5.15.2021 – Runny nose, stopped up nose, sneezing

12.31.2021 – Had to call Dr. Arm is red and has big knot. Also had the place that gave me the vaccine look at it.

1.1.2022 – Raised my blood sugar

1.20.2022 – Stopped up nose, drainage, fatigue, headache, muscle aches,

1.27.2022 – Stomach pain, diarrhea, quaesy, every time I eat or drink it's worse

12.30.2022 – Rapid heart rate

Visual field defect, Photopsia and Eructation

4.19.2021 – Runny nose but I think its due to my known seasonal allergies to grass and tree pollen.

4.22.2021 – Flashes of light in the peripheral vision of my right eye

4.23.2021 – Rash on upper right arm; Seeing flashes of light in peripheral vision of right eye

5.9.2021 – On the day of my shot: I had mild pain at the injection site but push-ups helped to minimize that. I had a bad headache the next day that lasted about 14 hours. I took 300mg turmeric and lots of water and that helped. Maybe I was a little more tired than normal. Pretty mild symptoms Im happy to say.

6.11.2021 – For the past 24 hours, my intestines gurgle and Ive had loose stool requiring 6-7 bathroom trips. Besides the inconvenience, I feel otherwise fine. Could be a norovirus as my hubby had similar symptoms earlier this week.

11.5.2021 – I had CoVid from Oct 3rd for about 3 wks. Nausea first, runny nose, sneezing, aching bones, hive like laced rash on lower legs even the knees, lost sense of taste and smell for about 2 weeks. Extreme difficulty breathing for 3 nites. Dizzy with dif

5.7.2022 – This past week, I experienced lightheadedness, difficulty breathing, excess gas, burping & tiredness. Started w/ gastrointestinal & progressed to feeling of not getting enough oxygen much like last time I had CoVid but milder. Feel good now.