Their Stories

Petechiae, General symptom and Balance disorder

12.21.2020 – Day 1 I had Dizziness all day and mild petechiae to hands .

12.22.2020 – None at this time symptoms come and go

12.23.2020 – None today. Reported symptoms lasted 3 days. Symptoms come in waves throughout the day. Slight nausea now.

1.10.2021 – A bit off balance

1.12.2021 – Day 2 after my check in felt a mild headache that would come and go, some sob , moderate fatigue and just did not feel well . All this besides the fatigue lasted about 3 hrs. Fatigue was all day

1.13.2021 – Dizziness

Swelling, Vertigo and Chills

3.10.2021 – 1sr dose Feb 6th, 1 week late red patches and pain at injection arm. 2nd dose Mar 6th informed provider if symptom and told to talk Tylenol fir chills. 12 hours late awoke with sever chills. Took a few days to fully recover from chills, no fevor.

4.3.2021 – I think it's allergies with cold-like symptoms.

6.5.2021 – Body soreness, as if I was heavy lifting at a gym. My hands feel swollen. No other symptoms.

11.4.2021 – Swollen gland in underarm of the injection arm

11.5.2021 – Continued swelling of gland under the arm of injection

11.6.2021 – Swelling in glands is reducing however still present

11.7.2021 – Still some swelling of my glands

11.8.2021 – Slight swelling in glands still

1.31.2022 – Extreme fatigue, vertigo and body aches Maybe allergy season related or xhamge in thyroid medication. I have worn a mask in public and limited exposure to others. My husband does some travel by plane.

Respiratory symptom, Gait disturbance and Fall

5.27.2021 – Increased difficulty walking & balance not as good.

8.24.2021 – Related to back, neck & walking. Unrelated to Covid as far as I know!

2.23.2022 – Fell and required x-rays. No fractures. Increased difficulty w/ walking and balance .

10.16.2022 – Feel like flu & no help from aleve. Ache all over & bad sore throat.

10.17.2022 – URI : upper respiratory infection which came on suddenly Sunday, 10/15. Will do a COVID test tomorrow & if positive, will have to contact my PCP @ MGH.

11.7.2022 – Chills & sore throat ; cough back @ night Believe it's same symptoms had 1-3 weeks ago when nurse via phone Dxed RSV symptoms. Did not have test.

Stress, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

3.8.2021 – I did get a little bit of itchiness one my hands about 3-4 hours after the shot. It went away no problem.

3.10.2021 – I am still having a bit of itching on the hand of my injection arm.

3.29.2021 – Neck pain

9.27.2021 – My period has been a little odd. Going a couple days longer or being a bit heavier. Not both at the same time, but both have occurred. I dont know if it is related to the Covid vaccine or the new stress in my life or my age (39) but wanted to repo

Oligomenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Injection site swelling

7.10.2021 – Increased heart rate I have messaged my doctor to ask about heart rate

7.11.2021 – Sore throat last night and most of today. Still elevated heart rate

7.15.2021 – Staring yesterday swollen lymph in armpit on injection side (left)

7.23.2021 – My arm got very swollen, red and painful on the arm where vaccine was given. I think lifting a lot of cases of wine at work made it act up. It had been fine before doing so much heavy lifting.

8.19.2021 – My period lasted 3 days longer than usual

9.18.2021 – This menstrual cycle lasted a couple days longer than usual

Diaphragmatic disorder, Diaphragmalgia and Chillblains

4.24.2021 – Severe leg cramp in calf last night with some soreness/mild calf pain today that has not resolved yet

5.8.2021 – Increased fatigue

12.17.2021 – Mild pain/pressure/discomfort in diaphragm/chest/between shoulder blades, pain in shoulder blade, shoulder, and arm pit on injection site side, brain fog

12.18.2021 – Mild pain/pressure/discomfort in chest, between shoulder blades, and diaphragm area

12.20.2021 – Mild and occasional pain/pressure/discomfort in diaphragm/chest/between shoulder blades, still there but seems to be improving

1.13.2022 – A bit achy, fatigued, and blah over this past weekend - felt like i wss maybe coming down with sonething but it resolved by Sunday afternoon

1.27.2022 – Fatigue. Likely unrelated.

3.19.2022 – Painful bumps on 1 finger tip - resolved after several weeks

6.16.2022 – Pain on ribs and collar bone, Chilblains, muscle cramps in neck and shoulder

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Thrombosis and Contusion

3.6.2021 – Some itching in my face, inner thighs

3.8.2021 – Malaise

3.12.2021 – I failed to mention in my other checks that I have lupus and take Cellcept, Folic Acid and Plaquenil daily.

3.20.2021 – Pain and bruising in my arm where I received the vaccine.

3.27.2021 – I have lupus

3.29.2021 – I have lupus. I am also experiencing severe lower back pain

3.31.2021 – I have lupus and take cellcept, folic acid and plaqi

4.1.2021 – Rash started Tuesday and is spreading

4.9.2021 – Still dealing with the rash from the vaccine and had an ultrasound last Tuesday to check for a clot behind my right knee-/follow up is Monday at 2:45 In person

4.16.2021 – Still have a rash that didnt respond to the medication

4.25.2021 – Still have the rash being referred to a specialist and still have the pain in the back of my knee getting an ultrasound on the vein Face to face

6.29.2021 – Still having pain and a small lymph node under the left arm where I received the second vaccine. Been to the doctor about it Office visit

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Bronchitis and Injection site warmth

2.24.2021 – The location of the injection site, it developed a large reddish splotchy shape similar to a bee sting but bigger. Also, it is itchy when I touch it like a mosquito bite. Last week it was redder and warm to the touch, I applied ice to it.

3.10.2021 – On my first injection site on my left arm, it started to feel a bit warm after I got my second dose on my right arm today. Its a weird sensation!

3.15.2021 – I worked out today since getting vaccinated with the second dose, I noticed I was feeling a bit weak and tired out during my CrossFit workout session.

3.16.2021 – Still getting fatigue easily when I went to CrossFit this morning. I assume it will take some time after the second dose vaccination.

2.7.2022 – Got acute bronchitis

5.7.2022 – Had a sinus infection

10.1.2022 – Sinus infection

12.8.2022 – Tested positive for RSV

Pre-existing condition improved, Respiratory tract irritation and Glucose tolerance impaired

3.20.2021 – Leg cramp

3.22.2021 – muscle cramps, both calves

4.14.2021 – a bit asthmatic, skin hypersensitive

4.15.2021 – mild congestion

5.4.2021 – some irritation in lungs, throat, generally. may be seasonal allergies. today, experiencing diarrhea, which is unusual.

5.18.2021 – ear infection, both sides. treating with antibiotic and steroid drops as prescribed.

4.13.2022 – recurring periods of diarrhea, uncertain of source. New food sensitivities? Persistent cough or mild asthma. i get seasonal allergies, but my allergy meds don't control this. Cough drops help.

12.17.2022 – sniffles. may have caught a cold.

Abortion spontaneous, Dysmenorrhea and Alopecia

5.12.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose

5.13.2021 – Tingling sensation throught the body, slight difficulty breathing

5.21.2021 – Period cramps when i shouldn't be having them(just finished menstruating on monday). Last period after 1st injection was horribly painful, unlike before. Side effect of vaccine?

6.4.2021 – Hair loss, painful pms cramps

6.9.2021 – Hair loss, period cramps are worse since vaccine 1 and 2, migraines daily

6.18.2021 – Daily/constant migraines- pain not relieved by tylenol. Much hair loss (head) since second dose of vaccine. Increasing lethargy- daily.

6.25.2021 – Continued hair loss coming out from the root. Daily migraines and chronic allergies have worsened.

8.11.2021 – Loss of hair (more than normal), increasing migraines and worsened nasal allergies.

11.11.2021 – Hair loss/hair shedding. Miscarriage

Dysphagia, Abdominal pain and Hypertension

3.12.2021 – Couple of needle point rash on my side of tommy

3.16.2021 – Last night Heaviness on the chest and was hard to breath and swallow

4.3.2021 – Tiny rash on my stomach right after injection

4.13.2021 – Fri 4/9 I got to sweating and excruciating headache and chills ,and on and off Tommy aches , no fever but felt very suck and thought that I was going to have a stroke. By Sunday much much better.

5.6.2021 – I have never had high blood pressures but since my Pfizer vaccine my BP elevates to hypertension and I am scared about that .I am trying to make an appointment to see a doctor but it is challenging since I have HMO insurance.

Presyncope, Head discomfort and Ear discomfort

1.19.2021 – I felt pain on the right side of my chest - it lasted for about 2 hours. The rash on the vaccine site came back and its really itchy.

2.11.2021 – Sore throat

2.15.2021 – Dizziness

2.23.2021 – Ive been feeling extremely fatigued; sleeping more than usual. My BP has been elevated. My ears get clogged on/off throughout the day, like Im going to pass out. My head feels a little foggy.

3.2.2021 – Still experiencing extreme fatigue.

3.9.2021 – My ears get plugged/clogged several times throughout the week & feels as though theres a lot of pressure in both ears (and head) along with pulsations. Still experiencing intense exhaustion.

1.21.2022 – A headache for 3+ days. Pretty debilitating.

2.11.2022 – numbness in different parts of my body

Musculoskeletal pain, Muscle tightness and Burning sensation

3.26.2021 – Pain up the side of my neck and shoulder blade of the left arm. I received my first dose in my left arm. I felt a tightening/burn up my neck and the back of my arm within about 10 minutes of receiving the shot. Neck pain is still present. I saw my chiropractor and also talked with my primary physician.

4.9.2021 – Neck pain

7.7.2021 – Ongoing neck pain, digestive issues, headaches

4.1.2022 – Neck pain that radiates down to my left shoulder blade. Physical therapy

Blood pressure increased, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Insomnia

2.22.2021 – Small amount of stiffness in my neck. Nothing to worry about

2.23.2021 – Mild stiff Neck in AM but is gone now. Also Last night after I sent my info I did experience elevated blood pressure 163/80. This AM was 133/75.

2.27.2021 – Blood pressure is elevated.

3.16.2021 – Im working through it. Last night was difficult to sleep with arm pain. Its better today

3.17.2021 – Minor pain, much better today

9.15.2021 – I only had a stuffy nose, but weve had super bad fires for weeks with horrible smoke. I kicked it in 4 days(:

Gallbladder disorder, Flank pain and Nephrolithiasis

2.2.2021 – A stuffy nose and a little bit of a sore throat. Nothing that has slowed me down, but I thought worth me rooming. Mostly hits me at night.

2.10.2021 – Headaches.

2.21.2021 – I noticed what I think may be swollen lymph nodes

2.22.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes?

10.25.2021 – I have a swollen lymph node in my armpit and on my collar bone area on the same side I got the vaccine.

10.22.2022 – Kidney stones and gallbladder issues. Surgery

10.25.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes, earache

11.27.2022 – Stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, shoulder and side pain.

Disorientation, Bone pain and Muscle tightness

5.15.2021 – Bone pain near injection site; dizzy; foggy thinking; disoriented/uncoordinated especially after waking hard to use hands and walk straight/dropping things; dizziness/uncoordination comes in waves; off & on//better then worse

5.16.2021 – Bone pain in shoulder and arm near injection site; muscle stiffness

5.17.2021 – Foggy feeling; still a bit dizzy; aches deep in my bones mainly my hips and spine especially lower spine; neck and arm.. very very sore in those places. Muscle Tension

Heart rate irregular, Tremor and Heart rate increased

2.14.2021 – Ache only in neck

2.15.2021 – I take propranolol to control fast heartbeat and periodically the symptoms escalate. They did today for the morning. May have nothing to do with the shot. Just mentioning it

3.12.2021 – Fast beating heart

6.7.2021 – Thought you should know that my hands shake more than they used to before the first shot. Have a tremor helped by propranolol. The escalation has not improved with time.

9.5.2021 – My non essential tremor which got worse the day after my first shot has gotten no worse but not better either. Thought you should know!

9.29.2021 – Tremor in hands worse

Bowel movement irregularity, Muscle strain and Skin warm

4.2.2021 – Mild itchy feeling under armpits

4.3.2021 – Hot itchy spots on neck, wrist, under arm, bottom of foot

4.4.2021 – Hot spot and itchy on wrist and bottom of feet.

4.5.2021 – Knee and behind knee muscle strain

4.6.2021 – Last night and today, I had very loose feces, but not diarrhea.

4.7.2021 – Knee and behind knee pulling and pain

4.8.2021 – Pain & tender in front & back of right knee

7.1.2021 – I had a virus with runny nose, sneezing, coughing and post nasal drip three weeks ago. Symptoms ended 1 week later.

10.6.2021 – Itchy skin overnight bottom of feet and body

10.7.2021 – Skin is itchy, less than Wednesday

10.19.2021 – Mild headache today since the last check in.

10.5.2022 – I've had post nasal drip twice that lasted one week each time. I've had sore throat with some pain twice that lasted one to two weeks. I've had three separate cases of multiple narrow, small bowel movements with gas in one day lasting 2 days.

Musculoskeletal disorder, Cyst and Breast tenderness

3.13.2021 – My toe joint hurts

3.22.2021 – Joint pain and left eye twitching

3.29.2021 – My middle finger is numb I still have joint pain

4.5.2021 – My finger is still numb and my toes hurt

4.6.2021 – My middle finger still twitching and my left eye twitching pain in my ass and ankles develop a cough

4.7.2021 – Right thumb started twitching and I still have eye twitching and severe right side pain

4.10.2021 – My finger still numb since my first dose and my thumb on the next dose very uncomfortable

4.11.2021 – Massive migraine today seems worse

4.14.2021 – Finger still numb

4.19.2021 – Finger is still numb I dont know why eye still kinda twitching and leg pain and still have abdominal pain

5.3.2021 – My finger is still numb and I might have a clot somewhere and I need to work or I will be homeless

5.12.2021 – Breast and head pain my finger is still numb I have no sensation some chills I am still working

5.19.2021 – Breast sensitive still cant feel my finger leg feels numb

7.7.2021 – Still cant feel my finger and now developed some problems with my arm and leg some kinda little type of cyst developed still get fever here and there not 100% well No health insurance

10.4.2021 – Sob Finger is still numb can't feel it Head aches Anxious

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Feeling hot and Hyperhidrosis

4.5.2021 – Last 4 days i have been in between chills a huge sweats..today mostly a feverish warmth followed by a lot of sweating.

4.7.2021 – Sweats! OMG..everytime i do anything, im breaking into huge sweats! Drinking lots of water to compensate for fluid loss.

4.8.2021 – Still really tired...but feeling much better. This second injection was easier than the first. The first injection kept me in bed for 3 days...a full week before i started to feel normal.

Stress, Pain of skin and Skin warm

3.5.2021 – Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing

3.6.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing

3.7.2021 – Yesterday evening, the skin on my left hand, pinky & ring fingers, and forearm was painful to the touch. Left forearm, near wrist was a bit swollen. Left arm warmer than right arm. Woke up better this morning.

3.8.2021 – I still have a slightly swollen left forearm, it was painful in the morning but not so much in the afternoon.

3.9.2021 – Some chest pain started this evening after work, but I do have a history of asthma.

5.1.2021 – Asthma due to seasonal allergies, sore throat

5.15.2021 – I've had chest pains, but I think it's anxiety related and stress.

Oral mucosal eruption, Eye discharge and Angina pectoris

2.1.2021 – For three days I had a rash inside mouth , abd a slight rash on my bottom. Today all is clear

2.10.2021 – So about the 5th-and 6th day after the first vaccination I had a slight headache when I was awake two days in a row. I did nit have the headache when I was I n bed.

2.23.2021 – My left thumb, index finger and middle finger of my left hand are getting severe tingling like blood isnt getting to those extremities.And each of those digits are warm in the usual way.

4.3.2021 – Slight headache and runny nose

5.31.2021 – I feel a pain in my right side that gas been there for four weeks by improving. Felt like ami injured a rib Regular pcp appt abd check up

4.30.2022 – Covid Symptoms and exposure between 4/9 and 4/18, tested positive at Walgreens on4/18/22.

4.30.2022 – Tickle in throat. Head cold , lyrangitis, datigue

5.8.2022 – Allergy sneezes and cough and Cold like symotins

5.28.2022 – Heart pain and allergy attacks of violent sneezing and coughing and runny nose and eyes.

10.14.2022 – Rashes. More severe than usual . Diagnosed as exema

Injected limb mobility decreased, Skin warm and Dysmenorrhea

2.13.2021 – Feels like menstral cramps 24/7

2.14.2021 – Arm is red (warm to the touch). Litle itch here and there. Swelling in shape if florida

3.7.2021 – My right arm is still achey. My fingers and arm goes numb at times. Hurts to lay on right side. Still getting headaches about 2 x weekly. Never had headaches in my life until covid.

5.14.2021 – My arm has bumps and hurts still. Shooting pain here and there up and down my arm since my 2nd shot. ... Went to UNMC. And had to go to Orthopedic surgeon because i cant lift my right arm ( where both shots were ) above my head. Pain. Redness and swelling comes and goes since February

Painful respiration, Balance disorder and Dyspepsia

3.30.2021 – I've been experiencing upper back pain for about 4 days now I thought perhaps I slept wrong. It feels like it has been increasing daily and pain increases with deep breathing/breaths. Back pain/chest pain is what I feel when taking deep breath. Will make appointment with Kaiser Permanente.

5.5.2021 – Lightheaded, chest pains, fever, general feeling of unwell and unsteady.

7.14.2021 – Lightheadedness, chest pain

4.23.2022 – Feels like a bad case of indigestion!

4.24.2022 – Headache

7.22.2022 – Fever, Chills, Headache, Body aches and Diarrhea.

10.21.2022 – Lightheadedness

Increased appetite, Diplopia and Bone pain

2.25.2021 – Stomachache

2.26.2021 – Today the pain in my bones is mild. On injection day it was mild, yesterday it was severe.

2.27.2021 – Headache accompanied with pain behind the eye and Stomach ache after eating. Both happen since vaccination . I took Tylenol twice a day following vaccination.

3.10.2021 – Pain on the Inection site

3.19.2021 – Actually I had my spine dr appointment just before getting 2nd dose of Covid vaccine. She prescribed tramadol for my pain along with gabapentin

3.21.2021 – Discontinue Tramadol which my spine doctor started on the vaccination day because of its side effects i.e. vomiting, abdominal pain and dizziness.fects

3.22.2021 – Dizziness, dizziness, poor coordination, tiredness, blurred/double vision because my spine doctor increase my dose of Gabapentin.

3.23.2021 – Dizziness and drowsiness (I'm on Gabapentin)

3.24.2021 – I have degenerative disc disease for which I'm taking Gabapentin.

4.14.2021 – Side effects of gabapentin like drowsiness, eating a lot, tiredness, less energy to do home chores,

4.21.2021 – Drowsiness but that is because I'm taking Gabapentin so my spine dr change it to Lyrica. And I have neck pain also.

4.29.2021 – Lack of concentration, tiredness, headache. and back pain.

9.15.2021 – Backache

Dermal cyst, Sensitive skin and Ear discomfort

3.1.2021 – On Sat Feb 27 granddaughter drank from my straw she was Diagnosed with strep throat that late evening

3.4.2021 – Dizzy and lightheaded

3.19.2021 – I dont believe this is Covid related my ears r blocked seasonal allergies are a coming in stronger this year

3.26.2021 – Just slightly dizzy

3.27.2021 – Slightly dizzy

3.30.2021 – Slight headache

4.1.2021 – Ears plugged slight headache

4.16.2021 – Skin is very itchy and sensitive

5.7.2021 – Headache

6.25.2021 – Skin cysts Dr office

9.27.2021 – Feeling sore and congested

3.26.2022 – Tired more than I used to be Arthritis got in my hands Dr. Visit

Sciatica, Joint swelling and Peripheral swelling

2.6.2021 – Shortness of breath

2.18.2021 – Moderate to severe pain in left leg. Pain is from hip to foot at different times in different sections of the leg. Never is the pain continuously at the same time over the entire length of the leg.

2.25.2021 – Sciatica? Physical therapy

3.2.2021 – Physical therapy

3.9.2021 – Excruciating pain in left leg. Will have an MRI on Friday. Spinal specialist

5.25.2021 – Pain in left leg extending from hip/buttock down to foot. Swelling of left ankle, left foot and lower left calf.

Tendon disorder, Tendon pain and Dysstasia

2.27.2021 – Behind my ears where my Oxygen tubing lays.

3.1.2021 – No, but some of above is normal for me, I have emphysema and am 76 years old.

3.3.2021 – These are not unusual for me.

3.4.2021 – This is normal for me much of the time.

3.5.2021 – This is normal for me.

4.20.2022 – Very tired but not sure what is causing it, I do have emphysema, and other issues: Thrombocytosy, Nuropathy andDegerative disk disease.

5.4.2022 – Joint pain

5.18.2022 – Mucus has increased significantly and coloring is getting gray! I'm coughing much more. Exhausted most of the time. My back, knee, hip pain isn't being controlled enough to rest or clean my home.

7.6.2022 – Very tiered, no amount of sleep helps. Head ales that make me unsteady on my feet.

10.5.2022 – Had Covid, 09/15/2022 finally got a negative on 10-01-2022. Still head akes and very tired. Dr prescribed Paxavid on Oct 16, 2022 and I took it all. Then on 09/27/22 Dr(b)(6) prescribed Doxycline 100 mg and Prednisone 10 mg descending dose .

Lower limb fracture, Joint dislocation and Musculoskeletal chest pain

3.8.2021 – Rash on face prior to vaccine rapidly abd progressively getting worse with redness, itching and weeping in some spots

3.10.2021 – Pain under (L) front ribs intermittently

3.24.2021 – Facial rash much worse.

4.4.2021 – Itchy rash on face, post-nasal drip, swollen & tender cervical lymph nodes

4.6.2021 – Tender cervical lymph nodes

4.21.2021 – Productive cough with thick, discolored sputum & wheezing

12.27.2021 – Joint pain

2.12.2022 – Fell & fractured right knee, separated left AC

4.28.2022 – Increased muscle cramps/spasms since last PT appointment

Specialist consultation, Injection site rash and Injection site pruritus

12.29.2020 – Back ache

12.30.2020 – Chronic back pain has been more persistent

12.31.2020 – Backaches

1.1.2021 – Exacerbated chronic back pain

1.9.2021 – Noticed itching and rash approximately 6-7 cm in diameter after 8 days to injection site, suddenly started with the itching at site on day 8 saw my Doctor and ordered Keflex 500 mg Bid prophylactic , rash/itching fading

1.23.2021 – Chronic back pain more constant than before, knee pain and general body aches more constant , before I the pain to all mentioned parts was less frequent