Their Stories

Panic attack, Flushing and Anxiety

12.27.2020 – On 12/22 after receiving the initial dose i had a flush feeling neck and head. Then my Heart rate and blood pressure was very high. HR 140s and BP 160/90. I did get the chills in addition. The nurses monitored me for an hour. I felt ok after that. The. Urses amy have thought i had a panic attack but how do i know? Ive had alot of anxiety lately but have never experienced a panic attack. I am concerned about the second injection. I do have an appointment with my MD to discuss. Please respond. Thank you... (b)(6)

Loss of proprioception, Ligament injury and Regurgitation

4.15.2021 – Headache = sinuses; muscle aches/soreness from exercising

4.16.2021 – Throat irritation, thirstier than normal, decreased appetite

4.23.2021 – Sinus headache due to weather, fatigue due to allergy medication

5.5.2021 – increase in general inflammation

5.11.2021 – Congestion, asthma

5.12.2021 – sore throat, nasal congestion, drainage

5.19.2021 – Viral infection including sore throat, sinus pressure, nasal and sinus congestion, headache, fatigue and post-nasal drainage ongoing 1 week.

6.16.2021 – Sinus congestion, headache and intermittent mild sore throat.

8.4.2021 – Facial numbing/heaviness, visual disturbance, focal issues, speech issues, hand/arm numbing, loss of proprioception, nausea, headache, photosensitivity, night sweats

11.3.2021 – migraine - newly diagnosed due to marked worsening of pre-existing symptoms and addition of new symptoms (nausea, headache, visual blurring, cognitive and speech issues, facial numbing, photosensitivity)

9.9.2022 – Entire shoulder/armpit (lymph nodes) involvement for pain, but limited to just that region

9.13.2022 – Repeated soft stool in larger than normal quantity with urgency and GI upset, but not loose/watery to the point of diarrhea.

9.21.2022 – 3 days of nausea & GI distress including dyspepsia & diarrhea. Mostly able to function with medication (immodium), lost one morning to nausea. No complete emesis, though some repeated regurgitation when swallowing medication. Duration: 09/15-18.

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Arthralgia and COVID-19

1.20.2021 – Exactly a week after the shot the pain in my shoulder came back to original pain level (last Tuesday night). Couldnt move arm w/o extreme pain. Now another wk later is is getting better and better again. About 80%normal.

2.2.2021 – Pain in shoulder joint

2.13.2021 – Extreme shoulder pain again in beginning of week. Has gotten better again in last couple days. I still think its from the first shot in January - SIRVA. It comes and goes still!

1.30.2022 – I got covid

Miliaria, Facial pain and Stomatitis

3.2.2021 – Temporary loss of taste.

3.4.2021 – Taste is off periodically.

3.20.2021 – Mild taste loss, ear pain.

4.9.2021 – Mild light headedness and headache. Mild hand rash.

4.30.2021 – Headache, light headedness, soreness.

8.18.2021 – Mild change in tastes.

9.7.2021 – Heat rash. Also mild stomach issues.

3.31.2022 – Light headed

4.1.2022 – Metallic taste in my mouth.

4.2.2022 – Pain in armpit of injection arm.

4.3.2022 – Pain in armpit-moderate.

4.4.2022 – Mouth irritation and metallic taste, fever blister.

4.21.2022 – Achy bones.

5.12.2022 – Queasiness and upset stomach.

6.30.2022 – Stomach cramps and mild diarrhea.

9.29.2022 – Stomach bug issues twice over the summer time.

10.6.2022 – My face hurts too. My balance is uneasy.

10.11.2022 – Very sleepy and drowsy. Difficult to sleep too.

10.26.2022 – Unsteady, and falling down 3 times in last 10 months.

11.16.2022 – Joint pain

Overwork, Mental disorder and Poor quality sleep

4.22.2021 – Body-based anxiety/overwhelm

5.17.2021 – Anxiety

5.18.2021 – Poor sleep

6.9.2021 – Injection site became red and tender again a few weeks after having completely healed.

6.23.2021 – For the 2nd cycle since vaccination, the injection site on my arm has become a bit red and sore in the days before my period. After menstruation starts, the redness and soreness go away.

10.22.2022 – Nosebleed

11.4.2022 – Notable increase in anxiety and agitation. Also had flu shot. May be connected with that.

12.2.2022 – Just very very tired.

Nephrolithiasis, Impaired work ability and Urinary tract infection

12.28.2020 – Hurts to lift arm, so more than mild pain I feel but I can still work

2.1.2021 – 12 hours after the 2nd vaccine I felt horrible. 101.8 fever body aches, chills , headache, weak, bad arm pain in arm where I got injection. All these symptoms lasted about 40 hours

2.23.2021 – UTI symptoms, more likely a kidney stone that possibly passed as I had a clot in urine and hip pain. I have never had any kidney stone issues prior Made an appt to see my physician

Injection site pain

1.21.2021 – I have chronic arthritis in neck and both shoulders which could mask vaccine site ache but I havent noticed any pain or aching I didnt have prior to the vaccine injection. I have actively exercised since the vaccine as well with no adverse effect s.

9.27.2021 – I have fairy serious chronic arthritis in my neck and shoulders. When I previously reported body aches it was my opinion that body aches were more pronounced for a few days after receiving the booster, rather than solely being caused by the booster.

3.31.2022 – Only very slight soreness if pressing directly on injection site.

Wheezing, Sinus congestion and Migraine

3.11.2021 – Advil Migraine didnt touch or release the headache today!

3.18.2021 – Head congestion, chest congested. Had 7 days of Levaquin and a 5 day medrol dose pak. Still feel as bad as I did when I started that medicine Mosaic portal messaging

6.3.2021 – Get nauseous when I eat

9.3.2021 – Sinus congestion and chest congestion that started 8/28. On levaquin and prednisone from primary doctor. Patient portal

3.4.2022 – Booster shot Moderna made me sick for 2 1/2 days just like the second shot did

10.17.2022 – Sinus infection and chest wheezing Dr office Pulmonology follow up visit gave me more meds

Neuropathy peripheral, Irritability and Neuralgia

4.1.2021 – Stuffy nose

4.2.2021 – Stuffy nose, runny nose

4.3.2021 – Stuffy and runny nose

4.4.2021 – Stuffy and very runny nose

4.5.2021 – Runny and stuffy nose

4.12.2021 – Intestinal pain, feeling very sick and very nauseous, extremely tired very bad body ,joint, muscle aches.

4.23.2021 – Stuff, runny nose

4.24.2021 – Sneezing, runny, stuffy nose. Pain in neck on shot side.

4.25.2021 – Stuffy nose, pain in my neck on shot side, don't feel like getting out of bed, hard to hold my eyes open.

4.26.2021 – Stiff neck, don't fell as hungry, anxious, irritated.

4.27.2021 – Stiff neck , stuffy nose and shoulder pain

4.29.2021 – Very bad neck and shoulder pain on shot side gives me migraines.

5.6.2021 – Muscle aches and pain and joint pain worsen. I keep a bad headache, and neck hurts all the time. Extremely tired. Overall just feeling sick like a bad flu.

5.27.2021 – Very sick and tired joint pain

11.14.2021 – Feel like I have the flu..Don't want anything to eat. Can't hardly hold my eyes open extremely sleepy.

11.15.2021 – Still feel likecflu

11.17.2021 – Made my neuropathy and back pain hurt so much more, the burning was getting pretty bad, couldn't even sleep.

12.3.2021 – Extremely tired, arm hurts where I go the shot, nauseous don't want to eat, stomach pain, fever off and on. Neck pain and headaches. My nerve pain is worse. See a neurologist

12.17.2021 – I stay sick nothing seems to help. Don't know what to do about it or whom to see Sick to my stomach and it hurts all the time feeling really bad. Nauseous no appetite can't sleep joints hurts more than usual and my nuerophathy is a lot worse.

12.25.2021 – Always sick been down since I got the shot. Can't seem to feel better or have enough energy to do anything. Always feeling bad.

5.24.2022 – Light headed

5.25.2022 – Migraine, jaw pain, sever pain in one leg, extremely sleepy can't keep my eye open for long. This is awful , I may not get another shot.

9.25.2022 – Feeling ichy

Ocular hyperemia, Joint swelling and Night sweats

3.21.2021 – Probably unrelated but eye turned bright red (right side of right eye) day after shot and is still red. I suspect I rubbed it too hard the night of the shot and was still wearing makeup.

4.12.2021 – Night sweats (probable unrelated; was visiting relatives and in a different bed)

4.15.2021 – Scratchy throat

7.8.2021 – Swelling of feet and knees

1.7.2022 – Fatigue, sore throat, stuffy sinuses. Am quite sure this is result of contracting COVID 19 over the holidays as several family members tested positive

3.8.2022 – A head cold

Pharyngeal disorder, Sensitivity to weather change and Abnormal dreams

3.3.2021 – Very vivid, very odd dreams starting the night after my second shot on Feb 10. They are finally subsiding this week and i am starting to sleep better again. I never remember my dreams so this is really odd for me.

3.17.2021 – Extreme fatigue and joint aches

3.24.2021 – Seasonal allergies due to rains and winds.

5.12.2021 – Heartburn and or reflux for the last few days. Only experiences this one other time, when I was in college in the 80s. In person appt tomorrow

2.10.2022 – Had Covid over New Years weekend, then a horrid head cold two weeks later. Have had random strange throat issues ever since

10.10.2022 – Exhaustion Congestion

10.29.2022 – Extreme jaw pain on left side. No idea why

11.5.2022 – Acute double ear infection with random sharp pain from my shoulders through my jaw to the top of my head. Not migraines

Neuralgia, Abdominal pain upper and Arthralgia

3.8.2021 – Woke with brief, shooting electrical nerve pain in my left thigh. Never had this before. Don't know if it's related to Covid-19 1st dose or not, but figured it was worth noting. Will monitor and chronicle any repeat incidents.

4.16.2021 – Stomach aches

10.3.2021 – Not so far...

10.7.2021 – a pre-existing spot on my arm (not injection site) suddenly changed color yesterday

1.3.2022 – Pain in the legs, primarily in the knees - believe it to be soft tissue or fascia. Physical therapy

Joint stiffness, Neuralgia and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.5.2021 – It's only been a couple of hours but I feel mild to moderate arm muscle pain.

3.6.2021 – Very slight mental fog (but I'm on Ajovy so maybe that's why), smallest fever, sore arm. That's about it today. A little tiny bit slower than usual but nothing extreme. :)

3.7.2021 – Little bit tired.. Hmm tired is too strong of a descriptive. More like my body feels a wee spent. Hard at work. Other than that I am great, no sore arm left, no nothing. Woo-hoo!

3.19.2021 – Coffee grounds-like restroom problem. (this is disgusting but fecal matter looks as if coffee grounds are present. It is not anything I've eaten and recurring. Began four days ago.

4.16.2021 – Stiff sore joints and bones in ankles, knees, legs, hips

7.2.2021 – Unrelated to the vaccine, I'm sure. Some type of recurring nerve / pain in knee, shin, ankle with an involuntary vocal sound accompanying the pain / sensation. My primary doctor

Syncope, Taste disorder and Abdominal pain

3.18.2021 – Metallic taste with food and beverage soar throat

3.20.2021 – Metallic taste

3.21.2021 – No taste food / beverage

3.22.2021 – taste some food and beverage is returning, I can taste beverages not food. I realized my sense of smell has returned to normal. It was very faint the last few days.

3.23.2021 – Sore throat

4.7.2021 – Metallic taste after receiving the injection.

4.8.2021 – Noticed Metallic taste 5 minutes after injection. Pain in chest, lower back yeah

4.10.2021 – Metallic taste.

4.11.2021 – Pain when touch injection site.

4.12.2021 – Pain at injection site. Only when touched

4.14.2021 – Pain at injection site. When press OK

4.21.2021 – Fatigue

5.5.2021 – Abdominal pain In person doc visit

Arthroscopy, Immune system disorder and Blood glucose increased

3.26.2021 – Swollen and very very sore in the injection site

3.27.2021 – Very very sore in the injection site

3.28.2021 – Very very sore around the injection site so sore that it's very difficult to move my upper arm

3.29.2021 – Very sore in a lot of pain in the injection site through the muscles in the whole arm

3.30.2021 – The doctor at the Urgent Care Center put me on 50 mg of Prednisone for 3 days to help with all the side effects so far it's helping

4.6.2021 – I was told my overactive immune system is fighting the vaccine my body is aching from head to toe especially the injection site. Headache mild nausea and no appetite. (b)(6) put me back on a dose of prednisone for 3 days this time instea

4.13.2021 – After being on Prednisone for 3 days at 40 mg and going through the withdrawals wasn't too bad this time except now that my injection site is still sore and all of my muscles through my body are sore and some of my joints also very tired and lethargi

4.20.2021 – Still on a very high dose of prednisone because my overactive immune system is fighting the moderna vaccine I'm on Prednisone for now one month my blood sugars are very high and that's not good I had to get ahold of my endrocrinologist and now she's

4.29.2021 – I'm on a month of prednisone because I have an overactive immune system that is fighting the Moderno virus can anybody have you at the CDC get ahold me to help me understand what's going on please!

5.4.2021 – My overactive immune system keeps fighting the majority of vaccine they have me on a full month's Regiment of prednisone my last day of taking the prednisone will be May 14th I really need the CDC to help me here in my doctors I don't know why you ha

6.22.2021 – Same as reported previously. The only way that I am symptom free is to be on prednisone and I'm still waiting for the CDC to get back to me and my doctor I don't know how much longer I can do this it is not funny anymore I'm really hurting

9.21.2021 – Not taking prednisone for 2 months has made me very tired and all my muscles and my joints very sore.! I am going to see a rheumatologist on October 5th dealing with after my second moderna vaccine in March

3.23.2022 – Left arm injection site still very sore ! Seeing a specialist rheumatologist, Dr. (b)(6)

6.7.2022 – Feeling very tired and low energy.

7.10.2022 – Left upper arm especially the injection site and Shoulder extremely painful in certain positions. Dr. Has scheduled an MRI. for July 14.

10.9.2022 – Arthroscopic surgery on left shoulder.

Ophthalmic herpes zoster, Eyelid margin crusting and Eye discharge

12.20.2020 – Bloated abdominal sensation. Zero appetite

12.22.2020 – Right eye red with mild mucus crusting.

12.23.2020 – Both eyes red with white mucus, right eye more than left.

1.11.2021 – Nasal congestion My employer asked me to get a covid test

1.12.2021 – Herpes zoster of my eye

1.14.2021 – Shingles of face

1.15.2021 – Zoster left face

2.6.2021 – Stuffy nose, fatigue, headache

4.10.2021 – Very dry eyes and nasal membranes. Rash on palms of hands. Oral sores. Fatigue

7.10.2021 – T2 FLAIR HYPERINTENSITY SIGNAL LEFT FRONTAL LOBE BRAIN MRI

9.29.2021 – Light sensitivity

10.3.2021 – Migraine headacke

10.26.2021 – Pelvic pain

Rheumatoid arthritis

3.27.2021 – Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms have gotten worse, likely a coincidence though.

9.4.2021 – I myself have not had any, but my wife (who is unvaccinated) has vaginal bleeding every time we have sex. This never happened before I was vaccinated. Her menstrual cycle has changed and become irregular as well, also right after I was vaccinated.

3.6.2022 – For the first six months after I got vaccinated my wife (who did not get shot) had bad abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding each time we had sex and I ejaculated inside her, had not happened before. Her periods had been regular since she was 13.

Miliaria, Injection site urticaria and Increased upper airway secretion

1.13.2021 – Redness, hives, swelling and itching around the injection site. Slight pain when the site was itched. Arm felt sore, like it did soon after receiving the shot. These symptoms were mild and only lasted about 3 or 4 days.

1.31.2021 – Difficulty sleeping

2.1.2021 – Lack of hunger, body temp consistently below 95F, lowest was 93.3F.

2.3.2021 – Consistent low body temp. Never went above 95F yesterday and was at 92F, but I felt hot, sweaty and muggy throughout the day. Today my temperature mostly stayed below 96F and finally broke 97F in the evening.

7.31.2021 – Congestion, chills, headache, sneezing, slight sore throat, slight cough.

12.19.2021 – Cough

12.20.2021 – Coughing up flem, congestion and difficulty breathing due to flem and mucus in throat

12.21.2021 – Tested positive for Covid last night, have had additional symptoms of congestion, runny nose, cough, ear pain/pressure and a slight sore throat.

12.22.2021 – Congestion, cough, ear ache/pressure

12.23.2021 – Congestion, cough and ear pressure and ringing from being positive with covid

12.24.2021 – Congestion, cough.

12.31.2021 – Full body heat rash

Rash papular, Rash pruritic and Rash

5.26.2021 – A rash suddenly reappeared under both arm pits two weeks after dose two.

6.4.2021 – The rash that appeared post 2nd dose under both armpits is still visible, raised and slightly itchy.

6.10.2021 – Continued Moderna rash that appeared after 2nd dose, under both arm pits. It has increased in size and is more itchy. Body aches and diarrhea. Went and had a COVID test today. Results due back Monday.

1.7.2022 – Have a cold and was exposed to my daughter who tested positive for COVID

6.5.2022 – COVID +

Swollen tongue, Taste disorder and Night sweats

1.14.2021 – Mild lightheadedness within first hour of receiving first dose. Since resolved

1.21.2021 – Occasional night sweats the past few nights. Some mild lightheadedness here and there

1.28.2021 – Increased fatigue and mild nausea. Mild boughts of lightheadedness

2.11.2021 – Cotton mouth feel, almost like tongue was swollen within first hour. Since resolved

3.26.2021 – Mild soreness in left arm near original injection site. Does not interrupt daily function.

Joint range of motion decreased, Memory impairment and Limb discomfort

3.5.2021 – Arm very stiff and about 4 inch around injection site extremely painful and bothersome.

3.6.2021 – Arm still sore around 4-5 inches around injection site and down arm .

3.7.2021 – Arm much less compromised. Able to now lift above my shoulder and head.

3.5.2022 – Memory challenges. I haven't contracted Covid but my memory seems a little diminished. I can remember if someone reminds me but I at times I just can't remember a task or promise or commitment. Very frustrating. I know I'm 67 but my memory change

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Gastroenteritis viral and Brain fog

4.14.2021 – a little light headed but not dizzy.

4.28.2021 – Large rash under right breast. Never had this before. Using emuaid and cortisone to help heal it.

5.7.2021 – Went to dermatologist for under breast rash. Had small lump removed from leg. Went to podiatrist for unknown ache in left front ball of foot. Received cortisone injection. Scheduled full physical for next week with primary. Dermatologist and Podiatrist visit

10.13.2021 – Bad sore throat and bad cough

10.2.2022 – Congestion, mild cough, aches, minor sore throat. Brain fog.

Mobility decreased, COVID-19 and Fatigue

9.23.2021 – Have been experiencing far, far more arrhythmias than is normal for me lately. Nothing has otherwise changed in my day-to-day life. I do have SVT, but would very rarely get an arrhythmia before.

3.25.2022 – I had covid in January 2022. It was a mild case! I had some fatigue that persisted for about a week or two after testing negative. From my booster, I had a mild GBS reaction, losing mobility in my legs intermittently for a few days.

Hypotonic urinary bladder, Genital lesion and Hemorrhage urinary tract

6.28.2021 – 1. Fatigue2. My detrusor muscle couldn't contain its 100% control to hold should i want to urinate...i must go right away otherwise i would leak.3. There's an uncomfortable lump in my private area and everytime i wipe there's stained blood.

7.5.2021 – A lump appeared on my private area.My detrusor couldn't hold my urine longer than it used to. If I don't go to the bathroom right away, I end up leaking.My menstrual flow is like a river unlike past times. It's like hosing off liquid nonstop.

Injection site rash, Erythema and Palpitations

5.11.2021 – Rapid Heart palpitations for about 7 hours aftershot. Tingling in hands.

5.12.2021 – Not sure if headache is from shot or pollen.

5.13.2021 – Im still getting tingling in hands. It started the day I got the vaccine. Comes and goes very strange

5.14.2021 – No

5.15.2021 – Rash at injection site started yesterday. About3-4 inches in diameter.

5.17.2021 – Itching drives me crazy from time to time but the redness isnt spreading and itching comes and goes. Today is day 7 since shot

Eyelid margin crusting, Eye disorder and Swelling of eyelid

3.23.2021 – My eye was swollen this morning when I woke up.

3.24.2021 – My eye lids were still a little swollen and crusty this morning but much better than yesterday morning.

3.25.2021 – Eyes were much better today.

4.12.2021 – Saturday I had a headache I couldnt get rid of all day. I took 2 Tylenol then 2 more Tylenol 6 hours later. Then it was gone.

5.6.2021 – The day after the vaccination I was running a fever, aches and had a headache for about 24 hours. Tylenol took care of it. I took 4 doses of Tylenol.

Schistosomiasis cutaneous, Arthropod bite and Vision blurred

4.3.2021 – Dizziness/light-headedness

4.16.2021 – Back stiffness

5.1.2021 – Loss of appetite, dizziness/clouded visual field (usually short), ringing in ears that partially blocked other sounds

5.14.2021 – Lightheadedness for a day. I think this was due to missing a couple doses of a medication I take.

5.30.2021 – Tired

7.30.2021 – Carpal tunnel like tingling

12.5.2021 – Swelling and pain in armpit on side where I received injection

12.6.2021 – Soreness in armpit

6.25.2022 – Sore throat, especially in mornings. Seemed to coincide with rash from bug bites (probably swimmers itch).

Colectomy, Appendicectomy and Appendicitis

1.25.2021 – I've been doing some heavy yard, and attribute that to soreness and tiredness.

1.26.2021 – As I reported yesterday, I've been doing some strenuous yard work, so that gave me muscle and body aches, and tiredness.plus, I have Osteoarthritis that contributes to the body aches!

1.27.2021 – As previously stated, I attribute my muscle or body aches and fatigue or tiredness to my osteoarthritis and strenuous yard work. I do not believe it is Covid-related.

2.24.2021 – I always have joint pain, due to osteoarthritis.

8.25.2021 – Acute apppendicitis resulting in appendectomy/cholectomy, with a four-day hospital stay.

10.26.2021 – No

10.31.2021 – I have either a cold or allergies. (b)(6) has a high pollen count of Redberry and Juniper.

11.1.2021 – I'm still dealing with either allergies or a cold.

Limb discomfort, Influenza and Muscle spasms

4.1.2021 – Arms & legs feel heavy, its hard to move.

5.6.2021 – Some sort of flu bug: headache, diarrhea, nausea, cramping, easily winded, feeling off / just not myself.

4.1.2022 – I believe I had COVID in January, symptoms from Jan 15-Feb 20th or so. I had a drs. appointment on Jan 25, dr. said she was going to treat me for COVID as I was presenting with all symptoms they were seeing, however both COVID & Flu test were Neg. In person Dr. Visit.

Nasal odor, Gait disturbance and Blood pressure increased

3.11.2021 – Upset stomach

3.24.2021 – Becoming more fatigued and my blood pressure seems to be high more often

4.14.2021 – I have taken my blood pressure pills and I still can't get my blood pressure below 189/82 and it was 198/80 this morning before I took pills. I was feeling nauseated, light headed and very wealthy I still feel the same.

5.5.2021 – A rise in blood pressure and a rash on my face and fatigue

7.2.2021 – Sore through

9.29.2021 – Sore throat, stuffy nose and back pain

11.1.2021 – Feeling like I have a cold

11.3.2021 – Dizzy feeling and lost of appetite

11.4.2021 – Coughing

11.6.2021 – Lower back aches

11.20.2021 – Lower back pain, stuffy nose, dry cough, weakness in my legs, bad odor coming from my nose and the ringing in my ear's seems to have gotten worse.

1.29.2022 – Numbness in my left arm and hand, back pain, ringing in ear, back pain, headach.

4.30.2022 – Back pains and pain in my hands and finger and legs.

10.30.2022 – Pain in my left knee and lift side from my lower back so much so it is hard to walk stuffed up nostrils.