Their Stories

Sudden hearing loss, Respiratory disorder and Eye pain

5.1.2021 – Elevated blood pressure, insomnia, eye pain

6.11.2021 – I developed shingles and extreme swollen lymph nodes in my head, neck, chest, and armpits.

7.30.2021 – Breathing issues related to long Covid

11.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node in key armpit

11.16.2021 – Very swollen, painful lymph node in left armpit.

11.17.2021 – Swollen gland in left armpit. It is painful and itchy today. Waiting to hear back from my doctor to see if she wants to see me regarding the swollen gland.

11.18.2021 – Still have swollen gland in left armpit.

11.15.2022 – Sudden onset hearing loss, possibly due to a sinus infection. Shingles exactly 7 days after my last booster.

Loss of consciousness, Hypotension and Hyperhidrosis

2.22.2021 – My blood pressure crashed and I passed out. I was semi-concious for about 20 minutes. The gal that lives with me called for an ambulance. They stayed with me for about 30 minutes until my blood pressure came up a bit. I decided not to go to the ER which is about 40 minutes away. All of this happened yesterday, about 44 hours after the vavcine. I am better today. Just chillls, mild headache and fatigue. Ambulence came to house but i did not go to the ER

2.23.2021 – Sweating

2.25.2021 – Light headed

Rubber sensitivity, Rash erythematous and Arthralgia

1.28.2021 – Redrash from bandaid. Im allergic to latex

3.11.2021 – Minor joint pain in left hip

6.5.2021 – Two days after the second vaccine I started getting pains in my hip. After a few weeks that stopped and then immediately I started getting pain in my knuckle on my right hand. That is still going on. Whether or not it's related to the vaccine I don't

3.6.2022 – Sick for a week with congestion, cough and very tired. We went to CVS and did a Covid test which was negative

Butterfly rash, Intracranial pressure increased and Injection site irritation

1.25.2021 – Vision floaters

1.26.2021 – Vision static/floaters

1.27.2021 – Visual floaters/static (mild)

1.28.2021 – Floaters in eye

2.7.2021 – Fatigue, extreme itch on injection site, purple circle in the middle of injection sitez raised, red, and irritated skin on injection site, very stiff muscles

2.21.2021 – Slightly swollen fingers, part of hand. Eye floaters

2.22.2021 – Eye floaters

3.14.2021 – Eye floaters, fatigue, fever

4.4.2021 – Loss of taste, taste is off

5.23.2021 – Occasional loss of taste/altered tasteEye floaters

8.24.2021 – Intercranial Hypertension, inflammation, triggered autoimmune disorders Specialist center testing

11.11.2022 – Worsened myalgic encephalopathy, horrinle fatigue, tachycardia, mylar rash, fever symptoms, autoimmune disorder, intercranial hypertension

Localized edema, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Swelling

5.8.2021 – Swelling in the neck on the side of the injection

5.9.2021 – Minor swelling on the neck on the same side of the injection site

5.10.2021 – Swelling on the neck on the same side as the injection

5.11.2021 – Minor swelling on the neck on the same side of the injection

5.13.2021 – Swelling in the neck on the same side as the injection

5.21.2021 – Cold symptoms: sore throat, coughing, headache, post nasal drip, stuffy nose, body aches

5.31.2021 – Light headed ness

6.10.2021 – Arm pain from the original vaccine

7.10.2021 – Headaches, dizzy spells

11.26.2021 – Chronic body aches

Pain of skin, Hypoesthesia oral and Neuralgia

3.1.2021 – Significant left neck, left upper back and left arm muscle/nerve pain. Started spontaneously on 2/28/21 around noon andhas not abated.

3.2.2021 – Continuous pain in left side of neck and upper left back. Called for appointment. Waiting for call back.

3.3.2021 – Same as described previously. Have appt at (b)(6) tomorrow.

9.29.2021 – Cough

10.1.2021 – Productive cough

10.12.2021 – General body aches, skin and joints hurt. Ehaustion. Severe intermittent headache. Tongue patially numb.

Decreased interest, Apathy and Depressed mood

8.10.2021 – Total loss of energy on Aug 2 and 3, ok by the 4th, total energy loss of energy on Aug 7 and 8.Ok on Aug 9,10 and tofay Aug 11. Was able to work outside in 99F weather again.

11.8.2021 – Totally worn out, deptessed and onterested in nothing which used to be my passion. I am fine nowand have been for weeks so no problems at all and wear a mask everywhere I travel.

5.10.2022 – Extremely worn out, no motivation or fun in anything. Too worn out for basic daily living.

Immune system disorder, Crying and Depressed mood

4.25.2021 – Neck muscles on injection side painful

5.1.2021 – Developed shingles due to compromised immune system

5.8.2021 – diagnosed with shingles shortly after 1st dose. did steroids and antibiotic but still there still painful

5.10.2021 – got shingles after 1st dose

5.11.2021 – extremely weepy, crying and sad

5.14.2021 – sleepy..slept all night, most of day and feel naus5

8.8.2021 – today sore throat stuff nose headaches andtires

11.6.2021 – For the past week my husband and I who were vaccinated in May, have horrible colds with cough, mild fever, runny noses, and scratchy voices. Overly tired and miserable.

Back injury, Back disorder and Cardiac flutter

3.10.2021 – I have no idea if this has anything to do with the vaccine or not but I have a rash on my legs. Mostly from the knee down,

3.17.2021 – I have a mild rash on my arms and legs,I have anti itch cream but havent called the skin doctor yet.

8.11.2021 – I have been feeling light headed, shakes and fluttery heartbeat and very little energy. I have a doctors appointment next week as well as an echocardiogram next week as well.

10.10.2022 – I had covid in July and because I had no interest in food I was weak and fell and hurt my back. Covid wasn't bad just had achy joints for one day, no fever and just felt tired.My back was more of a problem!

Mammogram, Basal cell carcinoma and Peripheral coldness

1.22.2021 – dizziness, foggy and cold hands feet and nose ice cold. Couldnt get warm.

4.8.2021 – Basel cell carcinoma Markers for both Graves desease and Hashimoto desease

5.27.2021 – Horrific arm pit and breast pain. After the 2nd vaccine on 2/25/2021 through May. Had a mammogram on 4/16/2021 and then a diagnostic mammogram. Examine rendered no issues. Amscheduled for another mammogram diagnostic mammogram

8.26.2021 – I received the Moderna 2nd vaccine in my left arm 2/25. I had horrible pain in my left arm pit and left breast through April. Had a mammogram April 16th and diagnostic test as well. Dr believes it was due to vaccine.

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Throat tightness and Pharyngeal swelling

2.11.2021 – Throat problems. Could be Gerd but feels tight. Few days ago saw doctor Primary care nurse practitioner

2.20.2021 – Throat problem. Feels constrictive. After taking Flucoasol and Nystatin improving but still dont feel 100%. Soreness on right side when swallowing Saw nurse practitioner

2.25.2021 – Taking meds for thrush. Feel very weak. Will have an endoscopy next week and will see a throat specialist too. Saw a nurse practitioner twice

3.6.2021 – Still having throat issues. Throat specialist said it was swollen. No thrush.Had an endoscopy Thursday. Waiting results. Bouts of weakness Throat specialists office visit

3.23.2021 – Felt a little dizziness but went away soon

3.24.2021 – A little bit of nausea off and on

4.6.2021 – Diarrhea Admitted me for observation

Tympanic membrane perforation, Ear infection and Ear discomfort

6.18.2021 – Dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus

6.19.2021 – Vertigo, Tinnitus, Ear pain, flare up of interstitial cystitis

6.20.2021 – Tinnitus

6.21.2021 – Vertigo, tinnitus, right ear pain, flare up of interstitial cystitis

6.22.2021 – Vertigo, tinnitus, ear pain Scheduled appointment with ENT specialist for Thursday, June 24

6.23.2021 – Vertigo, tinnitus, ear pain

6.24.2021 – Vertigo, tinnitus ENT specialist- in office

6.25.2021 – Vertigo, tinnitus

7.16.2021 – Tinnitus and right ear pain worsened. Tinnitus has never stopped. Its been continuous since about an hour after the dose of Pfizer vaccine. Still have some vertigo, but thats no longer continuous. Fatigue and general feeling unwell continues. ENT specialist

7.30.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes (under jaw and at neck), fatigue and generally feeling unwell

12.17.2021 – Developed throbbing in right ear and has continued since September. Additionally, the pressure/fullness in my right ear caused an infection and my ear drum to rupture which has resulted in a small hole. The loud tinnitus noises remain constant 9/10.

Sleep disorder, Back pain and Myalgia

3.22.2021 – Muscle ache often on in my legs

3.29.2021 – Muscle ache in my legs seems to be getting worse. Bad enough that I wake up in the middle of the night with pain in my legs.

4.12.2021 – My knee,thigh,and hip seam to be getting worse only on my right side.

5.31.2021 – Pain in right leg,hip and ,back MRI of hip, leg,and back. Ultrasound of leg.

10.20.2022 – After the second vaccination in March 2021 terrible pain on the right side of my body. After seeking medical attention from an orthopedic doctor a month later the symptoms seem to disappear. Now October 2022 the symptoms have come back,

Herpes simplex, Breast pain and Herpes zoster

4.8.2021 – My breast that was radiated for breast cancer and reconstructed with (b)(6) flap surgery in 1997 felt like it was going to explode. It lasted for about 2+ hours the first night and then finally just stopped. The pain was severe and concerning but is totally gone now. Never ever had this before. I also get recurrent, minor, herpes zoster breakouts. I had a new rash pop up in a slightly different location then normal. It seems to have gone without the usual pain and itching and fatigue that I would normally feel.

4.28.2021 – Nausea

5.12.2021 – I have had my second heroes zoster break out since my second shot.

5.19.2021 – I had a second outbreak of heroes zoster in 6 weeks even after taking a full cycle of Valcyclovir the first time.

7.7.2021 – I have had 3 herpes zoster outbreaks since my second shot. The valtrex I take knocks it out but 10 to 14 days later I get another outbreak . I have never had this happen before. Also, my second outbreak was the worse I have ever had.

10.6.2021 – Really loud tinnitus in one ear. Recurrent herpes zoster breakouts have continued and not subsided yet. Office visit

Skin exfoliation, Rash papular and Nodule

2.22.2021 – Slight rash/redness/raised bumps on chest.

2.27.2021 – Ringing in both ears & swooshing/heart beat sound in left ear

2.28.2021 – Ringing in my ears. Loud swooshing in right ear. Goose egg size, red purple bruise where the shot was.

3.1.2021 – Ringing in both ears & loud swooshing in right ear. Harder to breath while wearing mask

3.2.2021 – Ringing in ears. Knot/redness/pain/itchy still present.

3.4.2021 – Ringing has quieted. No swooshing. Still have lump where shot was but much better.

3.20.2021 – Tryptase 16, skin pealing where shot was, hot skin, tinnitus in right ear. Saw my Allergist & dermatologist

4.3.2021 – Hot skin

8.28.2021 – eye pain, sensitive skin, hot

Gait disturbance, Injection site discomfort and Mobility decreased

4.17.2021 – Mild discomfort at site, would not describe as pain. Perhaps slight fatigue but marginal.

4.19.2021 – Tired but had a bad night's sleep last night.

5.8.2021 – I woke up in the night and had trouble raising my left foot to the horizontal. This cleared up after a couple of minutes. I did find that I was dragging my left foot a bit when I walked the dog this morning. Not quite myself today.

5.9.2021 – Mild fever last night but feeling better now. Still having some chills and fatigue.

Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstrual disorder and Gastrointestinal disorder

4.23.2021 – I didnt report this earlier but I have had my menstrual period just days after receiving the vaccine and I had just ended my regular one right before I got vaccinated. I would say that I definitely had it again way too early because of the vaccine.

5.28.2021 – Some spotting and I already had my period

11.12.2021 – Vomiting, diarrhea muscle aches and chills

1.14.2022 – I have stomach problems and digestive issues that may be irritable bowel syndrome

6.10.2022 – Fatigue, diarrhea, muscle aches and pains, headaches

Traumatic liver injury, Radius fracture and Skin laceration

1.6.2021 – Last night, my myalgias and local arm pain were both moderate (& made it difficult to sleep. But acetaminophen helped a great deal. By today, my moderate symptoms are now mild.

1.7.2021 – Again, last night the myalgias were present ( but didn't interrupt my sleep this time) and today, they are gone

10.29.2021 – Especially overnight - getting better thruout the day

10.30.2021 – Back to myself 100%!

7.26.2022 – Nothing to do w/ COVID19. Fell down steps-> multiple injuries: broke both radii & 2 ribs; concussion w/ forehead lacerations; lacerated liver ( healed conservatively)

Asthenopia, Tenderness and Injection site warmth

2.11.2021 – dull headache lasted 15 minutes or so. On the edge of nausea but dissipated quicky

2.24.2021 – Over all body tightness. Not as limber as is normal for me. Reduced energy levels by mid-afternoon.

3.4.2021 – dull headache and ringing in ears

3.6.2021 – tenderness in armpit of vaccine side AND buzzing noise in ears with headache and low-grade fever

3.7.2021 – Still some tenderness in right armpit - same side as vaccination

3.9.2021 – NOTE: my normal temperature is 97.6

10.1.2021 – On 9/24/21 the day after my shot I had a low grade fever and tenderness in the injections site and felt tired.

4.21.2022 – Tender/warm at injection site

4.23.2022 – Tenderness and minimal 'heat' at injection site. Arm easily raised over head

7.20.2022 – Ear ache for 2 months. ENT appt scheduled for August appt with GP

9.20.2022 – My eyes feel tired

9.23.2022 – Unable to respond yesterday - computer issues. Yesterday response would be same as today - no issues

9.26.2022 – Minimal energy/eyes feel very tired

10.3.2022 – Stiffness in my neck for the past week. Occasional dull headache.

10.10.2022 – Still experiencing stiffness in neck

Hyperventilation, Cellulitis and Dry skin

2.9.2021 – Skin feels dry over whole body every day since i got the vaccine + a runny nose, also...

2.12.2021 – Still extra sleepy. Was yesterday, too.

3.6.2021 – Injection site area is moderately hot, swollen, and painful. I feel lethargic. I feel chilly. Deep breaths are uncomfortable..

3.7.2021 – Injection area still somewhat swollen and feverish. Headache in my eyes and at base of back of head.

3.8.2021 – Deeper breaths still trigger coughing. Headache is less. Still not up to snuff and tired, so not accomplishing anything.

3.10.2021 – Lungs still uncomfortable to inhale deeply.

3.13.2021 – Deep breaths are still uncomfortable.

9.3.2021 – I do not know if it's connected to the covid vax, and this actually was a while back - but I got my second pneumonia vaccine a couple weeks after my second covid vax - in same arm - and had a reaction - i got cellulitis... and it's still swollen. Office visit in person

3.11.2022 – Swollen lymphs in neck

Menometrorrhagia, Pharyngeal swelling and Laryngitis

4.7.2021 – Sinus drainage and mild sore throat, probably allergies

4.15.2021 – Some mild cramping similar to menstrual cramps though it is too early in my regular cycle for such cramps

4.16.2021 – My period arrived four days early (it is extremely regular and this has never happened before).

4.17.2021 – My period came 4 days early (started yesterday) and flow is somewhat heavier than usual

4.18.2021 – I am also menstruating and have laryngitis, so those may be making me tired too.

4.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in throat -- not vaccine related

5.5.2021 – I have had more headaches than normal that do not feel the same as my sinus or allergy symptoms (the new headaches are all over my head, but mainly left side). They don't happen every day though. And could be stress or any number of things.

5.12.2021 – Another cough and swollen throat from post nasal drip. Probably not vaccine related, but sick again.

10.23.2021 – Lymph node (under injection arm) sore

10.24.2021 – Under arm lymph node mildly sore, mild sore throat (probably allergies)

1.20.2022 – Sore throat and sinus headache, possibly a cold from my child.

Retinal tear, Eye inflammation and Platelet count decreased

1.31.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph node right armpit - same arm vaccine given

2.1.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph node right armpit. Vaccine given right arm

2.2.2021 – Swollen lymph node right armpit

2.27.2021 – Routine blood work 2 days after 2nd vaccine revealed low blood platelets. Not sure if connected to vaccine

3.20.2021 – Inflammation in right eye. Not known whether or not it was a reaction to the vaccine. Saw eye doctor during office hours in person.

8.21.2021 – Torn retina right wye In person in office of retina specialist

Poor quality sleep, Asthenia and Fatigue

6.3.2021 – Feeling great now. During previous check-ins always responded that all was well. Felt tired &weak but attributed it to age and increased activity. Still old& doing more than normal activity but feeling stronger. Wondering if past was due to vaccine.

4.22.2022 – No

5.19.2022 – I have been feeling more fatigue of late. I don't know if it could be attributed to being vacinated. I have sleep apnea and my CpaP was recalled and I haven't been sleeping well for some time.

Rash macular, Memory impairment and Epistaxis

3.10.2021 – Still some soreness and muscle stiffness near injection site

3.14.2021 – Local red blotch on hand after minor scrape (uncharacteristic reaction for me) and unprovoked vigorous nosebleed, stopped after 20 minutes of packing, compression, and decongestant spray

3.28.2021 – Still having more nosebleeds than usual after 1st shot

3.29.2021 – Unprompted nosebleed

3.30.2021 – Getting some temporary red blotches on forehead that go away after a few hours. Noticed after first shot too. Also nosebleeds.

3.31.2021 – Nosebleed

4.1.2021 – Still slight redness, soreness at injection site. But less soreness than after first shot.

4.3.2021 – Plenty of sleep but still tired, fatigued with exertion

4.18.2021 – A couple severe nosebleeds that took more than 45 minutes to get under control. Some sinus congestion. Increased forgetfulness.

4.25.2021 – Having more fatigue. Also harder to stop nose bleeds.

9.4.2021 – Vigorous nosebleed, used nasal decongestant spray, BleedCease packing, and compression to staunch flow.

9.10.2021 – Still having nosebleeds.

10.15.2021 – Mild headaches occasionally in spite of being well hydrated.

Bone loss, Root canal infection and Tooth fracture

3.14.2021 – Red, itchy, raised skin around injection site lasting 6 days

4.1.2021 – Feeling weak

5.14.2021 – Wednesday May 12th, I vomited about 30-45 minutes after eating breakfast and felt under the weather so didnt take my usual 3-mile walk. No fever. Dont know cause of vomiting. Felt fine next day and swam my usual 50 laps. No problems sin

6.20.2022 – Low-grade fever

12.23.2022 – Rash on both arms for 4 days starting 12/14. May be stressed induced hives. Responded to treatment with OTC hydrocortisone cream.

Retinal migraine, Sluggishness and Limb discomfort

1.22.2021 – Heaviness and slowness in the hand on the arm that was injected, also some pink/redness on the thumb

1.29.2021 – Post nasal drip

2.16.2021 – Post nasal drip; last night I felt nauseous for about an hour

2.17.2021 – Post nasal drip- likely from a cold from my kids daycare

8.13.2021 – I didnt realize this before but the first time I had an optic migraine was within the past 6 months or so. Ive had three since. Thats the only new health issue Ive had since getting the vaccine.

2.12.2022 – Caught covid 1/16/22 from kids daycare. Was boosted start of November.

Migraine, Myalgia and Nausea

1.22.2021 – On days 1 and 2 post vaccination I did not receive a check-in. Day 1 I experienced headache, muscle/body aches, fatigue/tiredness, and nausea. This resolved 36 hours post-vaccination

2.2.2021 – Daily migraines with intense pain on the right side of my head. Generally occurring daily in the afternoon since vaccination

2.23.2021 – Severe shooting pain (7/10) migraines in the afternoon occurring in about 1/2 to 1/3 of days since the vaccine. Similar migraines occurred with greater frequency after the first dose.

Cardiac failure, Amnesia and Disorientation

3.5.2021 – Dry mouth

3.16.2021 – Foods I used to like and enjoy taste different, to many to list.

6.1.2021 – Loss of orientation, get confused like things Ive done for years seem to become complex.

8.31.2021 – Lose of emery, muscle aches, diarrhea for days and headaches.Had rapid COVID test 8-1-21. Test was negative but my symptoms have been worse .Something I have not mentioned before is 6 weeks in the middle of February I was diagnosed heart failure. Heart failure clinic

3.5.2022 – Been in heart failure clinic for 3 quarters and going to my forth and final. Been a long and wonderful experience. Had my heart rebuilt without surgery.

Groin pain, Pain in extremity and Fatigue

1.21.2021 – East is not itchy or painful

2.13.2021 – Yesterday I felt quite ill. No fever but extreme fatigue aches and pain and headache. Better this am and improving throughout the day

3.18.2021 – Realized when swimming my left arm where I got the vaccine still hurts. Also within past week incredibly fatigued which is unusual but obviously could be completely random

5.13.2021 – I continue to have a sore left arm when swimming along with some left sided I GUI allPain

8.12.2021 – Restart of hot flashes after years of none. 2 other women have mentioned that to me without my asking

Vomiting, Diarrhea and Nausea

1.22.2021 – On 1/19/21, for about 9 hours i had body aches, chills, and fatigue. Got out of bed on 1/20/21 and felt fine, by late afternoon I started to get a sore throatthat got worse throughout the rest of the evening. I got out of bed on 1/21/21 and felt fine. On 1/21/21, at about 8 pm i started to get a headache. When i got up on 1/22/21, i had a severe.headache. At 830 that morning i started with vomiting and duarrhea.

2.9.2021 – Sore throat

3.29.2022 – Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea