Their Stories

Bell's palsy, Impaired work ability and Hot flush

3.20.2021 – Sweating

3.27.2021 – Shortness of breath and strong hot flashes

4.15.2021 – Body aches and headaches Some direah

5.16.2021 – My right arm want stop thumbing and my face on the right side still looks like i have bell palsy since i have gotten the second shot.

7.1.2021 – My belpalsy recurred, I have been in and out of the doctor's office,and I have been out of work for about a month now. I have just started to go back and I haven't been able to work my regular hours.

Tonsillitis and Tonsillar hypertrophy

1.26.2021 – Extremely swollen tonsils

2.4.2021 – Extremely swollen tonsils. I had to go to urgent care x 3, then an ENT. Bad form of tonsillitis. On my third antibiotic to help and its finally working. No pain or sore throat. Negative for covid, mono, and all strains of strep

2.13.2021 – I had horrendous tonsillitis that has finally resolved after 3 courses of antibiotics. The antibiotic that worked the best for me was amoxicillin. Ear nose and throat specialist

2.21.2021 – Continued terrible tonsillitis, tonsils so swollen it feels like choking. Negative for strep, mono, covid. Went to ENT and they will not let me get tonsils out

2.25.2021 – Swollen tonsils, tonsillitis. The doctor thinks since I had covid a year ago that the antibodies are stuck in my throat and the vaccine is interacting with them causing an inflammatory response

Heart rate irregular, Anxiety and Somnolence

1.22.2021 – My blood preasure was high after vaccine

1.26.2021 – Congested hard time to breath at morning time and bed time Doctors office yesterday

1.27.2021 – Very dizzy and irregular heart beats

1.28.2021 – Shortness of breath

1.29.2021 – Nausea and like if congested trouble breathing

2.19.2021 – Tired headache more anxiaty then normal

2.23.2021 – I suffer anxiaty and since vacicine is more

2.25.2021 – Anxiaty much more then normal for me

2.26.2021 – Severe anxiaty

3.12.2021 – Very tired headache and sleepy

5.21.2021 – Dizzines, palpitations, anxiaty, pas out 3cweeks ago vertigo, had a nuclear stress test on wednesday waiting fir results, visit ENT, neurologyst family doctor they do not know what the problem is Office visits all

White blood cell count increased, Mood altered and Mood swings

12.22.2020 – Kind of moody

1.20.2021 – Neck pain

1.21.2021 – Neck stiffness. Face pressure

7.17.2021 – I am so tired all the time.

1.16.2022 – Nauseated frequently

5.12.2022 – The injection site is very sore. So much that its hard to move my arm. I also have a painful rash on the left side of my neck in the back. All of this started only 4 days ago. Its been so long since the injecion, could it really bea side effect?

5.28.2022 – Feel very tired nose running, firgetting things

7.21.2022 – Deep dry cough, fatigue, sore throat, joints ache, ears hurt, constant noise in my ears...the list kerps growing Im going to actually go to the dr.

10.20.2022 – Ive had a deep cough for several months. Meds do not help. The Dr cannot figure out what is wrong. Nothing helps. White cell count is 15. In person visit with Dr

Hypotension, Syncope and Atrial fibrillation

4.2.2021 – Stomach and intestinal upset, low blood pressure, fainting.

3.26.2022 – An a-fib episode. Has not reoccurred.

5.17.2022 – I was having joint and body aches prior to the vaccine. They are worse. I have no way of knowing if it is related to the injection or not.

8.11.2022 – Developed COVID symptoms 7/24, tested pos. 7/26, began taking Paxlovid 7/26, tested neg. 8/1 & 8/2, then tested pos. again 8/3. Continued to test positive for next 7 days, and finally tested negative again today 8/11. Symptoms moderate 1st 5 days

Escherichia infection, Sepsis and Bronchitis

2.14.2021 – No other problems

2.25.2021 – Chills and headache that wont go away

3.28.2021 – Just having chills and a headache otherwise Im alright. I have been drinking lots of Pedialyte.

4.4.2021 – Chills

4.25.2021 – Developed a serious sinus infection and headaches, along with chills. Was told that I may have COVID-19 but refused to accept their decision about diagnosis. Contacted a nurse through the VA nurse line and was informed that their diagnosis wrong. Actual doctor visit which changed immediately to virtual from my vehicle. I didnt appreciate being examined outside and displayed in front of the other patients coming in to see the doctors.

6.13.2021 – On June 2, I was at a urologist appointment and they gave me a very deadly infection which is Sepsis and E-coli and was hospitalized for two days

10.26.2021 – Was in the hospital for Sepsis and E-coli on June 3, because of medical negligence

12.13.2021 – Serious infection of chronic bronchitis since the beginning of November 1st and haven't been able to get rid of the bronchitis

Sleep deficit, Bone pain and Sensitive skin

3.19.2021 – I have sensitive skin, Dxed with Subq lupus two years ago

3.23.2021 – Since receiving the first vaccine , I have felt A sense of fatigue or malaise. I have had a few headaches which is very uncommon for me I usually have them very rarely.

4.18.2021 – I have felt bone, joint pain since 10 hours after I received my second shot. I have experienced joint pain intermittently since then. Getting a bit concerned

4.20.2021 – I have a feeling that the second shot somehow triggered joint pain symptoms related to the mild Lupus that Ive been Dxed with

4.27.2021 – Fatigue and joint pain

5.19.2021 – Dry cough, starts at night- must be allergies but cannot stop unless I take a script Med for it. Lack of sleep causes droziness next day. Started about 5 days ago.

Visual impairment, Neck pain and Arthralgia

1.16.2021 – Left eye started to show a change in vision looking at lights , started second day after injection. Instead of seeing round circle lights at night, round light bulbs look like a star at night with long tail coming from round light on top and bottom of light

1.22.2021 – Left foot pain, persistent left eye change in vision with streaks coming from lights but no change in day vision

2.7.2021 – Left foot pain affecting plantar fascia

8.6.2021 – Neck pain, joint pain

Joint range of motion decreased, Pulmonary pain and Mobility decreased

4.15.2021 – Chest pain when I breathe deep

4.16.2021 – Upper Back pain

4.17.2021 – Chest and back pain... hard to breathe

4.20.2021 – Mildly tired

4.28.2021 – I improved and had no symptoms until about 2 days ago. Suddenly the chest pain returned. So today is worse than yesterday, but is not stopping me for my daily activities.

5.12.2021 – Upper back pain, lung pain, chest and neck pain.

7.14.2021 – Every 2 weeks I have reoccurring lung, chest, upper back (lung area) pain.. limits my range of motion and ability to breath... it lasts 3-4 days and then goes away...

12.17.2021 – Dizzy on and off

12.20.2021 – Runny nose

12.21.2021 – Cough with sternum pain and raw throat

12.22.2021 – Cough, sore throat, tinnitus,

12.23.2021 – Sore throat, ear pain,

Iritis, Bronchospasm and Bradykinesia

3.21.2021 – day of i was dizzy, nauseous, extreme pain in arm, triggered a migraine, felt extremely drugged, felt like adrenalin coursing through every part of my body, however my actual body movement was painful, labored in my joints, muscles ached, couldn't raise my arm. Day 2 a little better, couldn't hardly raise my arm at all and still woozy and drugged out feeling. Day 3 felt like I was shot with a huge amount of caffeine, much less pain in my arm and joints. Today, better yet but still feel all of the symptoms except no longer dizzy or woozy. still slightly druggy.

3.22.2021 – A huge burst of energy! Getting everything done. Thanks!

4.1.2021 – A migraine that hasn't fully left since the vaccine. It took off and got so much worse; beyond what my daily and break thrpugh meds could handle. Doctor gave toradol and phenegren shots. Helped 3 hrs. Now on prednisone taper and feeling better. Was hwading to ER for shuts. Doc rerouted me their office as they also had the shots. They thankfully have weekend hours.

4.8.2021 – I am verrrrry slloooooowwwww.

4.9.2021 – Heavy feeling in chest, like a weight. Deep belly breathing helps.

4.12.2021 – My adrenaline is once again super high. It is as if each shot is a huge dose of caffeine withouy the jitters and shakiness. It is a prolonged energy rush like last time. I appreciate the boost. Hard when you also ache and feel fatigued. It is confusing.

4.14.2021 – Diagnosed by the ER with iritis. Steroid drops prescribed 4x per day. Exacerbated symptoms.

4.24.2021 – Headaches continue, still battling iritis. Was localized in right eye, now left eye also struggling with iritis. Unknown trigger that brought it out of dormancy per doctor.

5.9.2021 – Fatigue to the point where my joints ache miserably. Relying more and more on ibuprofen for relief. Hard to move. I am much slower and exercise is tremendously difficult.

7.10.2021 – Serious pain in my hips, knees, rotator cuffs. The pain i had after the first shot. It is back with a vengeance. Had to go yo the doctor for help. Very painful. Doctor's office, doppler testing, blood work, doctor follow uo visit, urine test, xrays of back and

4.13.2022 – Difficulty breathing. Coughing. Inhaler for spasiming bronchial tubes not holding me. Scheduled doc appt.

Gingival erythema, Injection site inflammation and Gingival pain

3.3.2021 – Inflamed streak on side of injection site is a bit lumpy and hard

3.5.2021 – Feel a bit like I caught a cold. And I have been nowhere except to Rite Aid to get my vaccine.

3.6.2021 – Still a bit of redness and pain in lower gum. Maybe coincidence?

3.9.2021 – Tiny itchy rash on right breast. Again, ma ybe coincidence. I feel fine.

3.16.2021 – Weird. Shot in left arm with 12 days of raise somewhat painful swelling (expected). On day 10 I experienced 2 days of its year rash in eight nipple. And 4 days of canker sore on right lower gum. Now all okay.

3.30.2021 – Received the vaccine less than an hour ago. So far so good!

4.1.2021 – I have gum pain on right front side of mouth. Occurred with first shot, too. Weird.

4.2.2021 – Feeling a little vaguely off and some mild sinus pressure

11.7.2021 – Just feeling an ever so slight lingering fatigue. Hardly anything.

11.29.2021 – Feel chest congestion and very slight cough, some loose mucous in my thoat

12.6.2021 – Classic cold Rapid tests

2.2.2022 – Some aches and fatigue, but I suspect unrelated to COVID.

7.8.2022 – Some achy-ness, some sinus pressure

Foot deformity, Muscle rigidity and Paralysis

1.10.2021 – No

1.11.2021 – Body aches only at injection site.

1.30.2021 – Terrible headache and nausea probably a result of brain shunt surgery3 days ago

2.7.2021 – Half way through the day I noticed that I was experiencing pain in the other shoulder, the shoulder where I got my first vaccine

2.12.2021 – One week of pain in the opposite shoulder from where my 2nd vaccine was administered.

3.6.2021 – Weird freezing or paralysis of muscles and joints especially across upper chest, neck and shoulders.

3.13.2021 – Intermittent muscular/joint jabbing pains.

3.20.2021 – Diarrhea & rigid muscles

5.9.2021 – Had sinus surgery last Friday. Can not breath.

8.7.2021 – Fallen arches and plantar fasciiais

Blood cholesterol increased, Abdominal pain and Decreased appetite

3.12.2021 – The are I received my injection in is sore

3.14.2021 – Later yesterday evening the vomiting and nausea started. Yesterday I noticed no appetite and today that continued! Also with frequent bathroom usage no loss stools.

3.15.2021 – I feel much better today. No symptoms to report like, late Friday night, into Sunday morning. Much better today

3.17.2021 – The abdominal pain is intermittent. Off & on since Saturday 03/13 but not everyday

4.2.2021 – Im still having occasional nausea and still low appetite but other than that no pain or no fever.

5.7.2021 – Dual headache

11.2.2021 – Just my arm is sore from the injection

2.2.2022 – Elevated Cholesterol which I never had before . My physician will rerun the blood work in 6 mos.

11.7.2022 – Fatigue and archly joints

Blood glucose increased, Tenderness and Muscle spasms

4.9.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing

4.12.2021 – Racing heart after minor exertion. Not sure it's related but started in last couple of days.

4.21.2021 – Slightly elevated blood sugar (have T2 Diabetes) for the lsdt few days despite no change in diet. Today experiencing headache & lightheadedness.

4.27.2021 – Elevated fasting blood sugar, unrelated to consumed food.

7.24.2021 – Tiredness, less sleep, minor fatigue.

4.7.2022 – Elevated Blood glucose level

10.4.2022 – Sudden onset muscle spasm along lower spine. Immobilizing burning stabbing pain that lasts minutes, goes away fairly quickly but tenderness lingers for hours.

10.11.2022 – Lower b as ck pain

10.26.2022 – Muscle spasm, lower back & side. Acute onset but comes & goes. Unsure if it's related to vaccine, but I believe I reported similar condition in my previous v-safe check-ins.

Abortion threatened, Presyncope and Kidney infection

3.18.2021 – Excessive inner ear pressure/earache

3.19.2021 – Ear ache

3.23.2021 – Dizziness, high ear pressure, ears ringing

3.31.2021 – Swollen-Feverish rash; extreme itching; bad headache; tiredness In person visit

4.9.2021 – Weird high ear pressure accompanied with a tingling sensation. Loud ear ringing during the episodes of high ear pressure.

4.15.2021 – Severe Ear ache

7.15.2021 – Fever, kidney infection, bad migraines

10.16.2021 – Kidney infection, presyncope episodes, heart issues. In person visit with PCP

4.16.2022 – With the booster I had high fever, extreme fatigue, body aches, injection sore soreness/redness. Injection site was very itchy for two weeks.

6.18.2022 – Unexplained numbness in hands and legs.

9.17.2022 – Pregnancy with threatened miscarriage

Amnesia, Loss of consciousness and Dysgeusia

1.25.2021 – 8 hours after I was given first Moderna vaccine shot, I experienced severe nausea, diarrhea, severe stomachs pains, fatigue, body aches, severe chills and this lasted approximately 4-5 hours. I felt like I lost those hours. I cant remember anything during those hours, as if I blacked out.

3.2.2021 – My taste is affected, taste of metal when eating and drinking.

3.4.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth

3.21.2021 – Dizziness, fatigued, nausea

3.28.2021 – Vomiting, dizziness, nausea

Cardiac disorder, Blood pressure increased and Hypertension

6.4.2021 – My heart is just not beating correctly I have a heart condition where my heart beats too fast while now it's just beating off Way off So I called the cardiologist

8.4.2021 – Heart is still beating away too fast and blood Pressure is up Office visit with the doctor

5.6.2022 – My heart still beats very fast they increase the medicine for it the heartbeat because it beats fast has caused high blood pressure now So I now take a new medicine for that which is something very new They had to put me in touch with a cardiologist right now I'm under the care of a cardiologist for it

Vomiting, Diarrhea and Nausea

3.30.2021 – Nausea was mostly in the morning, headache and chills came later in the afternoon

4.12.2021 – Low-level nausea for a few days in a row. Lower levels than dates closer to vaccination date, and there were a few symptom-free days between the last daily check in and the start of the nausea, so Im unsure whether they were related.

4.25.2021 – I started my period today, so its hard to tell if continuing symptoms are due to vaccine or my period (pre- & early-period symptoms for me match most of the symptoms I felt the day after vaccination, except for chills & headache)

4.26.2021 – Started my period so symptoms may not be fully due to vaccine. They are stronger than my normal period aches & pains so Ive still included them here.

10.19.2021 – Have gotten sick but not with covid symptoms. Currently have what I think is just a stomach bug that shares characteristics (nausea, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, chills) but not the big ones (no respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, etc.).

Menstruation delayed, Menstruation irregular and Chills

2.6.2021 – Chills could be from being outdoors in cold wind for 90 mins.

2.7.2021 – Fever broke around 2am

11.5.2021 – Delayed Period. I should have started 5ish days ago but havent yet since this booster vax shot. I dont think this happened for first 2 vax shots (could be timing of the month). My sister said hers was delayed 3 weeks, so I'm patiently waiting.

11.12.2021 – Got my period after last check in. Total delay after booster was about 9 days.

Menopausal symptoms, Menopause and Therapeutic response unexpected

3.18.2021 – Hope. Im feeling hope. :)

3.19.2021 – Feeling even more hope today :)

3.20.2021 – Still feeling hope! :)

4.14.2021 – I am peri-premenopausal and have not had a period since October 2020. I think my body is trying to have a period right now. Ill know more tomorrow.

4.15.2021 – I am premenopausal and havent had a period since October 2020 (I have an IUD). I had my second Moderna vaccination on April 10 and yesterday (4/14) a period started coming on. I wish someone could give me some information about this.

4.16.2021 – I am premenopausal and havent had a period since last October. My body is now attempting to have one the last few days since Ive had my second vaccination.

4.17.2021 – I am premenopausal and haven't had a period since Oct. 2020. A period started a couple days after my 2nd Moderna vaccine.

11.8.2021 – I am premenopausal and have gone six months without a period, but I had a little bit of discharge day #3 after the booster. Same thing happened after my 2nd Moderna vaccination.

11.11.2021 – A few days after my booster shot, the chronic pain I've been in because of sciatic nerve and piriformis muscle issues suddenly got a lot better! And I've been in less pain.

Lichen planus, Dermatitis and Fibromyalgia

3.31.2021 – I have fibromyalgia, so my symptoms are common daily.

4.1.2021 – Common symptoms due to my fibromyalgia.

7.17.2021 – Cellulitis

12.25.2021 – Insomnia

1.13.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes, runny and stuffed up nose, cough, chills, headache, exhaustion, insomnia. Covid test was negative.

1.27.2022 – I've been dizzy a few times this week and my shoulder and hip pain is acting up.

3.24.2022 – A rash, diagnosed chronic interface dermatitis with features of lichen planus. A possible uti (waiting on test results). Sinus drainage.

6.23.2022 – I'm not sure if I reported this before but I have a lot of sinus issues since January. My lymph nodes in my neck occasionally feel swollen too.

Constipation, Body temperature increased and Vomiting

6.5.2022 – Late April and May had 2 vomiting episodes about a week apart, 3 loose bowel episodes 3 days ahead of first vomiting. Temp went as high as 99 deg f but no higher. Has been back to normal since mid May 2022. Sick visit with dr

6.13.2022 – Swollen and sore lymph node in left arm pit. Left arm is where injection site is located.

6.18.2022 – Headache behind left eye last night and sore throat this morning

11.29.2022 – Constipated, could have many causes

Seasonal allergy, Influenza like illness and Pruritus

3.21.2021 – Loose stool on Day 2 and 3, itchiness sensation all over on Day 1

4.16.2021 – On Day 1 of 2nd vaccine, pain at injection site- lasted 1 day. Joint pain on opposite (right) elbow/ right fingers and left knee- lasted 1 day.

5.4.2021 – Cough and stuffy nose but allergies (pollen) are at High level today. I have seasonal allergies and took Flonase and feel fine.

4.13.2022 – Cough, flu like symptoms, extreme fatigue. Lasted 3 days. Nasal congestion continues 10 days and ongoing. Negative Covid rapid test on Day 2 of symptoms, negative test 5 days later.

Joint stiffness, Eye pain and Hypersensitivity

2.15.2021 – Joint pain was in other shoulder, from an older injury.

2.16.2021 – Joint pain in R shoulder fom old injury, injection was in L shoulder.

2.17.2021 – As before, pain in other (R) shoulder from old injury.

2.19.2021 – Yesterday I was babysitting my grandkids all day and did not get to replying to your message until after midnight but it was closed then. You should keep it open for 24 hours. I now have spring allergies with some sniffles and sneezing.

2.21.2021 – Yesterday I made cookies with the grandkids. Once again, you did not leave the survey response open long enough for me to respond to it. I only got to it after midnight. If you want me to answer your survey questions, you have to make it convenient!

3.15.2021 – Soreness on R side of R eyeball and eye socket. Already had joint and muscle pain at R shoulder and R hip, but they were worse today. Slept 12 hours last night.

3.17.2021 – Joint stiffness may be from inflammatory white sugar from pie on Pi Day.

3.19.2021 – I am needing much more sleep than usual. Fatigue is more about needing sleep, rather than feeling weak in my muscles.

12.14.2022 – It feels like a cold. The primary symptom is scratchy throat and cough. I tested positive for covid.

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Exercise tolerance decreased and Head discomfort

6.3.2021 – I had a sore throat with low grade fever that lasted no more than 2 days, negative COVID test.

9.4.2021 – Just flare ups of running around 99° and a slight bronchial cough. Covid tests are negative. After work I just lay in bed, no energy to exercise. Maybe asthmatic issues? Not sure.

11.11.2021 – Lightheadedness

11.12.2021 – Heartburn

2.10.2022 – I am suffering from Long Covid symptoms. I had a total of about 20 different symptoms with Covid and now I am still experiencing issues with 7-8 of them. Wish the vaccine could have better protected me since ya'll think it's over. Not happy!

8.14.2022 – Pressure headaches and menstruation issues; awaiting Covid PCR results since the CDC is lame and thinks covid is over and wants me to die.

11.9.2022 – Runny nose

12.19.2022 – Currently sick- not Covid according to rapid tests. Headache, stuffy nose, earache, sore throat, cough, fatigue, already been sick 6 days. At least I mask.

Emotional disorder, Stress and Oropharyngeal pain

4.26.2021 – I just got my 1st Moderna shot one hour ago.

4.30.2021 – Feeling very emotionally drained

5.1.2021 – Feeling very stressed

5.2.2021 – Stressed I feel.

5.3.2021 – Stressed

5.31.2021 – I was feeling sick in bed in the first 72 hours after my 2nd shot of Moderna. Too sick to get out of bed.

6.16.2021 – More tired than before the vaccination.

6.21.2021 – I feel tired more often and easily, which I never felt before the vaccination.

7.5.2021 – Very tire chronically after the vaccination.

8.23.2021 – Sore throat and fatigue

6.10.2022 – Headache

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Pain in extremity

1.27.2021 – Numbness and tingling in the arm i got the injection in. Was horrible hours 10 to 24hr post injection. Still some symptoms but much improved in that arm and

3.2.2021 – Originally I had pain going down my arm, mostly severe numbness and tingling, with shooting pain in my fingers, worse being my thumb if i tried to grip objects or make a fist. That has returned over past 2wks,every 3days ish for about 3hr on and off

Seasonal allergy, Neuralgia and Decreased appetite

2.16.2021 – Acute pain in left shoulder (same arm as shot) radiating into pectoral muscle area and down left arm. At 8/10 on pain scale. Doctor said it sounded like nerve pain.

2.23.2021 – Just continued fatigue and some residual pain in my shoulder - as described last check in

2.26.2021 – Runny nose

3.11.2021 – FatigueChillsHeadacheRunny noseNose and chest congestion

3.26.2021 – Chest congestion and tightness/ discomfort

4.1.2021 – Body aches, digestive discomfort, reduced appetite

5.26.2021 – Seems like my regular seasonal allergies

Sinus pain, Atrial fibrillation and Ear pain

1.8.2021 – Question: is it working? I had no symptoms except injection site pain with either first or second dose. Thank you.

7.8.2021 – I had a severe cold starting on July 2, 2021. I had severe sinus pain and sore throat, bilateral ear pain, large amount of nasal mucus, some sneezing and coughing, fatigue, headache. I started feeling better on July 6.

1.7.2022 – I had one eoisodevot atrial fibrillation on Seept 11 for about 3 hours.

Rash macular, Injection site warmth and Injection site pruritus

2.8.2021 – A large red patch that is warm and itchy has developed over the injection site. I have itchiness in my arms, legs, back, torso, scalp, and face. No rash is visible, just the spot on my arm is red. The itchiness is marginally relieved with Benadryl.

2.17.2021 – I continue to have itchiness in my arms, legs, back, and scalp. The injection site remains tender.

2.22.2021 – The injection site remains mildly sore, and I continue to have itchiness. I did not receive the second dose after consulting with my doctor, as he advised against it. In-person consult for reaction symptoms to first vaccine.