Their Stories

Skin irritation, Cold sweat and Herpes zoster

2.2.2021 – Cold sweats, on and off; little caught, not all the time

2.4.2021 – Slightly sore throat

2.16.2021 – Got a painful rush on my back last week (up on the right, a spot of about two inches long; cannot explain with allergy or something particular. ) Scheduled a medical appointment. It is scheduled for the end of this week; an appointment. Not emergent for now.

2.23.2021 – Herpes Zoster on my back.

3.17.2021 – Next day after vaccination: chills, severe pain, nausea. Two days after the second dosage: shingles got irritated and the pain at the shingles side increased.

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Abdominal pain and Sneezing

1.19.2021 – I have had a queasy stomach for the last day or so but undetermined if it is directly correlated to the vaccine or if it is due to something else.

1.26.2021 – would describe it more like muscle soreness at site of injection

1.28.2021 – slight discomfort on the small of my back, around waist line.

2.2.2021 – My symptom usually happen in evening, so abdominal pain described above happened last night.

2.23.2021 – Had some sneezing, coughing today, though I dont feel a scratchy throat. It may be allergies with the change in weather.

7.27.2021 – allergies only.

Rhinalgia, Rash macular and Eye pain

4.18.2021 – Severe aching behind my left eyeball all day today...

4.19.2021 – Bad pain behind left eyeball and right nostril started to bleed out of nowhere then the pain behind ny left eyeball was not as severe...

4.21.2021 – Still experencing pain behind my left eyeball,it almost feels like the type of eye pain that accompanies the flu"not covid19"during the flu season!!!

4.23.2021 – Dr says I have conjunctivitis in left eye!!!

5.1.2021 – Have bad places on both my arms sort of like a bad rash but not sure because they do not itch!!!

5.15.2021 – I keep getting these big reddish colored splotches on my left arm and it isn't a rash,i'm thinking that they could be from the covid 19 vaccines!!!

5.23.2021 – I keep getting these red blotches on my arms and ive been throwing up either blue or black stuff plus green stuff all day yesterday and my head has been hurting!!!

Ear discomfort, Axillary pain and Pain in extremity

10.17.2021 – Ive got a new and worsening pain in my underarm, same arm as the injection. At first it felt like i had pulled something but i haven't lifted or done anything with that arm that could cause that. And its getting worse, and it aches all the way down.

10.19.2021 – Under arm pain continues

10.21.2021 – Under arm pain is still there, but way less than the last few days.

10.31.2021 – I think ive caught a cold from my nephew. Its minor. Slight sore throat, plugged ears, just feel a little off. No fever, no cough.

Syncope, Tinnitus and Heart rate increased

5.12.2021 – Since my 2nd Pfizer dose, I have had persistent tinnitus in my left ear. I never experienced tinnitus prior to my 2nd Pfizer vaccination.

5.19.2021 – My tinnitus that developed after getting the vaccine is more persistent.

5.26.2021 – Very intense and persistent headache on right side of my head and worsening tinnitus in my left ear.

6.2.2021 – My tinnitus and headaches continue to worsen.

6.11.2021 – Tinnitus and headaches

7.30.2021 – Fainting, rapid heart rate, tinnitus

Arterial disorder, Thrombosis and Heart rate irregular

4.8.2021 – Lightheaded

4.15.2021 – Lightheaded again, worsened spine and head tremors that I started having 3 years ago following rabies vaccine

5.2.2021 – Shortness of breath

5.20.2021 – Malaise, insomnia, shortness of breath

6.2.2021 – Shortness of breath, irregular heart beat

7.28.2021 – Shortness of breath, blood clots

10.27.2021 – Heart rate palpitations, shortness of breath

4.30.2022 – Problems with a main artery going to my head, also ones in my legs In person dr in addition to urgent care

Edema, Injection site discoloration and Injection site mass

4.7.2021 – Neck pain and skin sensitivity/ pain is continued. My fever seems un-impacted by tylenol and ibuprofen.

4.8.2021 – Mild neck pain, lower than normal sustainable energy but not infinitive

4.12.2021 – Neck pain

4.13.2021 – Mild headache and neck pain.

11.14.2021 – Headache for days, fatigue.

1.3.2022 – I have had consistent headache, sinus pressure, ear painand and fatigue since December 5. Though improved, these symptoms have continued. My COVID test was negative. I am scheduled for a.second test (3 weeks later than the first) on Wednesday.

4.5.2022 – Heart palpitations Increased headaches Increased shingles flare ups

6.26.2022 – Following my last shot a large (3 inch) red knot appeared at the shot site on my arm. The knot was tender and took almost 2 weeks to dissipate, leaving a dark 3 inch spot on my arm that continues to fade. It isnt tender anymore though.

9.4.2022 – Adema, increased joint pain. Also, currently experiencing mild ear pain and throat scratchyness

Eye irritation, Upper respiratory tract infection and Bronchitis

3.11.2021 – Taste buds gone

3.13.2021 – I have the sniffles and a cough.

11.29.2021 – I had a cold coming for the last 5 days. Went to Patients 1st. I had bronchitis. They test for covid and the flu, it was negative. They gave me antibiotics which has put me on the path of feelinf so much better.

2.2.2022 – I contracted Covid 12/23 tired, weak, lost taste buds, stuffyness, runny noise, sore throat, all these things came in stages

4.26.2022 – No

5.10.2022 – I have a sore throat, headache, eyes burn, stuffyness, coughing

5.17.2022 – Upper respiratory infection

7.28.2022 – I tested positive for Covid

Gait inability, Rash papular and Middle insomnia

6.6.2021 – 3 raised bumps on right forearm(same arm as injection) 2 pea sized and one is quarter sized. Does not itch just raised and red color.

6.8.2021 – Acne breakout on face and neck

6.25.2021 – The rash looks like mosquito bites and itches but is not mosquito bites cuz I was not out today, and was in bed sleeping when they appeared and they woke me up itching.

6.26.2021 – I have the same rash mentioned yesterday except yesterday after check in the rash spread to inside of thighs by groin , by both knees, on one arm and large swelling under armpit of injected arm.

6.27.2021 – Cant walk today cuz feet are swollen inside them all over bottom of feet and side of foot. Burns and itches due to swelling cant walk hardly without it feeling like an overfull tomato when I walk then after take feet off ground burns and itches sev

6.28.2021 – Rash still bad today, feet are better but still slightly swollen

Chest discomfort, Dyspnea and Nasopharyngitis

3.17.2021 – Mild cold symptoms, no specific covid symptoms though.

3.25.2021 – mild shortness of breath

3.26.2021 – very mild shortness of breath

3.27.2021 – a lingering shortness of breath at times but it's getting better

3.28.2021 – still have a mild cough & shortness of breath

10.19.2021 – Shortness of breath & chest tightness. I got an EKG done and that was normal, so I was given an Albuterol inhaler, which has helped some

11.1.2021 – sore throat, cough, slight shortness of breath, runny nose

Pityriasis rosea, Breast tenderness and Night sweats

1.1.2021 – Axillary lynphadenopathy on ipsilateral side of injections. Tender lymph nodes. Feeling of getting winded easily, also elevated heart rate and dizziness

1.2.2021 – I still have mild axillary pain on the ipsilateral side of the injection

1.9.2021 – I'm still having axillary pain on ipsilateral side. Some LN tenderness and tenderness in my left breast (same side).

1.22.2021 – Armpit pain

1.23.2021 – Armpit pain and swelling

1.24.2021 – Night sweats

1.27.2021 – Still having night sweats on the lower half of my body and axillary pain on the ipsilateral side where injection took place

1.29.2021 – I still have armpit discomfort that radiates into my breast.

7.22.2021 – I developed pityriasis rosea that has now resolved

Cardiac disorder, Contusion and Somnolence

3.17.2021 – Last night a little tightness in my chest

3.18.2021 – R ear pain and sore gland on R last night. Resolved today.

6.15.2021 – Felt ill with no energy after being with extended family. Lasted about 1 to 1 1/2 days. I was immunized for Covid February-March 2021.

3.16.2022 – Cardiac related

9.25.2022 – At time of Sep 15 2022 vaccine had fatigue, bruising, pain at site;

12.15.2022 – Felt exhausted and I thought I was coming down with something. Had a headache. Fell asleep during the day which is not usual. But better the next AM so maybe my flu shot or omicron vaccine kept something at bay.

Hepatic enzyme increased, Blood glucose increased and Vertigo

7.15.2021 – Elevated liver enzymes after vaccine

7.26.2021 – Very high blood sugar - ongoing. I experienced this both times with the COVID vaccine (no prior blood sugar issues)

8.2.2021 – Acute vertigo so severe it caused extreme nausea. Sought medical care, no cause found. Liver enzymes remain elevated. Vertigo lasted for several hours at severity. No medications/drugs/alcohol. NO MEDICAL HISTORY OF VERTIGO.

7.5.2022 – I have the covid-19 virus

Polypectomy, Colonoscopy and Ventricular tachycardia

2.12.2021 – Vaccine activated arthritis symptoms.

3.5.2021 – Injection was to high on shoulder. Almost in bone.

3.7.2021 – Above are RA issues that may or not be caused by vaccine shot.

3.18.2021 – Increase in blood pressure and kidney problems

3.25.2021 – RA flareups

6.4.2021 – Uncontrollable bleeding after colonoscopy w/polyp removal. Had ventricular tachycardia event in ER. Spent 10 days in hospital.

9.3.2021 – Heart problem and suspected case of walking pneumonia.

10.7.2021 – Back pain

1.1.2022 – Arthritis flare ups.

4.3.2022 – High blood pressure, erratic heart rate, strange arthritic attacks. Numerous doctor bisits

10.2.2022 – Had arthritis flare day after receiving booster. Then one week later I have flu like symptoms including cough/congestion, chills, sinus congestion with runny nose fluid. Took Covid test - negative.

Rheumatoid arthritis, Neuralgia and Joint swelling

1.14.2021 – Sunday abnormal itching. Redness heat, raised. Lasted 3 days. Its fine now. I have fibromyalgia so that is why i didnt go to work today.

1.28.2021 – I guess its my fibromyalgia but i have a lot of nerve pain and some joint pain for about 2 days now. Very weak.

2.26.2021 – I had a RA flair up.

3.7.2021 – I had a flair up. Joint and muscle. Thursday, Friday and part of Saturday. I fell half descent today

7.30.2021 – Just joint pain. I gave RA and OA.

Menstruation irregular, Diarrhea and COVID-19

2.6.2022 – I don't know if it's from the shots or booster or not, but I do have diarrhea more often. I didn't mention it as a symptom originally because I thought maybe it happened before I got a shot, but it's continued, so I am not sure what the cause is.

12.23.2022 – I didn't have my period for 3 months. But I am wondering if it's because I had Covid. I tested positive for Covid on august 3, 2022 and I didn't get my period in august, September or October. I got it in November and December. I'm not pregnant.

Fluid retention, Breast swelling and Nodule

5.8.2021 – Swollen armpit, painful

5.9.2021 – Swollen armpit and part of breast.

5.10.2021 – Arm, armpit and pain across breast

11.27.2021 – Nodule and breast swollen and hurting

11.28.2021 – Nodule under arm pit very swell up yo the breast area. Hurst a lot. Chest warm sensation

11.29.2021 – Lymph node under armpit(left side) and breast are swollen. Rash ring on arm is around 5 inches, it has kept spreading.

12.1.2021 – Swollen nodules under arm pit and part of breast..

12.3.2021 – Swollen under armpit and breast

12.10.2021 – Water retention, legs. Nodules still swallen

Massage, Acupuncture and Cyst

6.8.2021 – Chest pain, heart palpitations Spoke with the nurse

6.9.2021 – Cyst underarm of injection, numbness in other hand

6.10.2021 – Called nurse

6.11.2021 – Numbness in hand, cyst in underarm

6.25.2021 – Worsening of Chronic fatigue syndrome

7.16.2021 – I have been dizzy, had a migraine and rashes with low blood pressure and mild widespread pain as well as GI issues.

12.14.2021 – Vaginal bleeding Waiting to hear back from doctor

12.15.2021 – Abnormal period Visit to doctors planned Friday

1.13.2022 – Chronic fatigue syndrome is worse.

12.9.2022 – My chronic fatigue syndrome has flared up. I got the fourth shot (Pfizer) and I didn't do as well with Pfizer as Moderna Physical therapy, acupuncture & massage

Flatulence

10.29.2021 – I let a lot of loud, smelly farts from about 6 hours following the booster shot. Been good since

10.30.2021 – Loud , smelly farts for about 6 hours after getting the shots. No other issues to report

10.31.2021 – Just the loud, smelly farts I let for about 6 hours after after getting the COVID vaccines. All good, except for those farts!

11.1.2021 – Nothing to note except the loud, smelly farts I had for about 6 hours following the administration of the vaccine.

Cerebral disorder, Delirium and Electric shock sensation

5.9.2021 – Mild uneasiness on the left hemisphere of my brain...i can feel something going on there...it throbs, there can be very mild pain...it feels weird...it also goes away and comes back on its own...

5.16.2021 – Pain in lower left jaw, most likely from a wisdom tooth that is trying to come out.Mild Headaches that were present before the jaw pain, have persisted. These headaches usually manifest during the evenings or at night.

6.13.2021 – Random, short lived, localized headaches. So far, mild.Aching gums, from new wisdom tooth.

Crying, Emotional disorder and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

11.12.2021 – Difficulty focusing/concentrating, lack of attention to detail

11.14.2021 – Scattered, mentally foggy, emotional

11.15.2021 – Brain fog, lack of concentration, scattered

11.16.2021 – Scattered. Forgetful. Unusual crying/emotional yesterday and today.

11.23.2021 – Continued fevers (without Tylenol) between 101.2 of 99.8 for 4 days. Managed with Tylenol. I'm still easily fatigued. Nauseous with short periods of moderate exertion (i.e. taking a medium sized load of laundry up a flight of stairs)

12.7.2021 – Continued lack of cardio endurance for short, intense activity. With mild, dull chest discomfort during exertion and recovery.

Leukemia and Gastrointestinal disorder

8.12.2021 – I am a leukemia patient and have developed heart problems due to ibrutinib. This is not related to the vaccine and symptoms started just prior to first dose. CDC/FDA needs to approve boosters for those of us with severe immune compromise!

10.2.2022 – I am a leukemia patient and stopped responding to treatment. I am now on a new treatment protocol. Cancer center

10.17.2022 – Leukemia patient on a new medication that is causing severe gastrointestinal problems unrelated to the vaccine. Recheck with oncologist and Rituxin infusion.

Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, Dyspepsia and Peripheral swelling

1.15.2021 – Eye muscle pain, with h/o TED

2.3.2021 – Heartburn, a long-time condition that is recently worse. This has happened before.

2.11.2021 – Light-headedness; more eye muscle pain in context ofThyroid Eye Disease

2.13.2021 – Pain in armpit on same side as injection site

2.14.2021 – Pain in armpit on same side as the injection

2.15.2021 – Mild pain in armpit on side of injection site

2.16.2021 – Mild pain in armpit on injection side of body

2.17.2021 – Pain under the armpit on the injections side

3.11.2021 – inflamed toe

3.18.2021 – Swishing sound in my ear.

3.24.2021 – Neck pain; pulsing tinnitus In-office appts

5.12.2021 – HIghly elevated TSH after being stable for a long time. (h/o Hashimoto's)

2.12.2022 – GI Phone

Gastrointestinal viral infection, Mental impairment and Pharyngitis streptococcal

11.17.2021 – Her fatigue has made it difficult to concentrate or think clearly at school for several days

9.30.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, some muscle aches

10.14.2022 – Diagnosed with strep throat 1.5 weeks ago. GI bug this past Tuesday x1-2 days

10.21.2022 – Strep throat 2 weeks ago and GI virus last week

12.16.2022 – Extreme sinus congestion, post nasal drip, severe coughing fits, headaches and running nose. She tested negative on rapid Covid, flu and strep

Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion, Hyperesthesia teeth and Nerve compression

6.3.2021 – Received shot at 1pm, right now is 2:19pm, I have none of those symptoms yet.

6.7.2021 – Swollen feet, do not know if related to vaccine medication.

6.8.2021 – some joint pain, tiredness, less swollen feet (unknow if these symptoms are related to vaccine)

6.9.2021 – swelling of feet is gone, joint pain almost none (unsure if symptoms were related to vaccine)

6.10.2021 – two small bruises appeared and grew on the arm that received injection. On other arm, light joint pain remains (lower, elbow area).

6.24.2021 – cold and mild pressure on front of head

6.26.2021 – some pain on the same toe that began with the 1st dose.

7.8.2021 – at the beginning of the week began feeling back neck, back muscles pain, or like pinch nerves pain from neck to right arm and right side spinal, back pain, which increased slowly as days went by. Used a hot pad. Today, feeling better than yesterday.

7.30.2021 – Recently, feeling some pressure on the left big toe nail that got a dark spot since received the first Covid shot and it has not gone away. Planning to make appointment with a doctor.

6.24.2022 – Nose congestion, thick mucus, sinus pressure, 99 temperature at General Doctors clinic had a wellness check up & wellness check up general blood test

Lymphocyte count decreased, Multiple sclerosis and Herpes zoster

2.12.2021 – I have Multiple Sclerosis above symptoms not completely unusual for me

2.18.2021 – I have MS and a absolute Lymphocyte count of 0.3

3.4.2021 – I have MS. My normal fatigue has increased today since my vaccine this morning, 10:15 mountain time

3.7.2021 – MS symptoms are more prevalent today. Not anything I am worried about

3.8.2021 – I feel this is MS related today vs vaccine

3.9.2021 – My MS related fatigue

3.18.2021 – My fatigue is worse requires an increase in my medication since receiving Pfizer vaccine. I have Multiple sclerosis which causes my fatigue. I see my neurologist on 22nd and will discuss with her at that time.

3.25.2021 – I was diagnosed with Shingles on March 22 2021. I am being treated. My absolute Lymphocyte count is 0.3 due to my Multiple Sclerosis medication Gilenya

9.2.2021 – I have Multiple Sclerosis. Since receiving Pfizer 2 doses my fatigue has worsened. I received Pfizer booster dose on 08/17/2021 per my neurologist request. Joint pain especially in my lower back and fatigue are my complaints

11.16.2021 – Shingles

5.24.2022 – Went in today for Evusheld instead was put in room with positive Covid patient getting the IV treatment BEbtelovimab

10.4.2022 – I have Multiple Sclerosis

Skin mass, Frequent bowel movements and Neck mass

2.9.2021 – Abdominal soreness

2.14.2021 – Itching

2.17.2021 – I had some fatigue before the vaccination seems to have increased.

3.7.2021 – Lump in fatty tissue above clavicle found Visit to primary care physician for tests

3.16.2021 – Slight cough with clear/white mucus

3.23.2021 – Frequent bowel movements. Swollen lymph nodes in neck.

6.1.2021 – IBS, constipation. weird feeling in chest. Joint aches.

9.2.2021 – Sometimes Exhaustion

3.3.2022 – Had a wet cough, white mucus, felt terrible., slight fever.

11.3.2022 – Tired, trouble sleeping, pain in right hip that radiates to the spine then traveled down inner right leg to the ankle in soft tissue to the arch of my foot making it painful to walk.

Dry skin, Body temperature increased and Tenderness

3.28.2021 – On the 8th day I noticed a 2 diameter red mark about 1 below injection site.There was a tiny amount of soreness along with the redness and felt warm. The soreness & warmth went away after a day but the redness is still there but barely noticea

4.12.2021 – Last evening temperature was 101.5 (higher than reported on previous check in) Area below injection site is red, sore and feels hot to the touch.

4.13.2021 – The redness on my arm covers about 2/3 of my upper arm and feels hot to the touch. Mild pain when touching the area.

Rash papular, Atrial fibrillation and Menstrual disorder

3.15.2021 – lightheadedness

3.18.2021 – brain fog

3.29.2021 – Moderna arm itchy, warm, large red welt on arm at injection site and raised rash.

4.17.2021 – Moderna arm (last severe than last time), heart palpitations

5.17.2021 – small rash on both arms. may not be related but reporting just in case.

11.21.2021 – heart palpitation

11.25.2021 – heart palpitations

12.5.2021 – head cold (congestion, fatigue, aches)

12.10.2021 – bronchitis

12.17.2021 – afib (may be due to anxiety; reporting just in case)

5.22.2022 – Changes to menstrual cycle, increased anxiety.

11.19.2022 – Bronchitis

Sensitivity to weather change, Hemorrhoids and Hypersensitivity

4.7.2021 – Pressure headaches, which I attribute to passing cold/warm fronts associated with the spring weather.

4.28.2021 – A contagious pathogen spread throughout my household; two members of household tested neg. (PCR) for COVID-19 two and three days after their onset of symptoms. My symptoms: headaches, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, chills. Others also had diarrhea.

6.16.2021 – Sinus congestion (for which I was prescribed a nasal spray by my doctor). Hemorrhoid.

9.15.2021 – Worse seasonal allergies, causing sinus congestion.