Their Stories

Injection site edema, Injection site warmth and Feeling hot

1.14.2021 – It is warm to the touch like it was the first day, but it is not swollen or red and it isnt as warm as the previous day.

2.10.2021 – Loss of appetite

2.12.2021 – The spot were my arm got shot is a little hard and warm on the second day

2.13.2021 – So i didnt want to risk feeling unwell so i took 2 aleve right after the ahot so i think it has helped me not feel as may side effects, because i ft better this time then i did after my first one

Vaginal hemorrhage, Muscle spasms and Abdominal pain upper

4.16.2021 – Light headedness

4.29.2021 – Occasional off and on upper stomach pains throughout the day. Nothing unbearable , its just a sharp pain here and there for the last 4-5 days. I am also still tired, almost like an exhausted feeling.

5.20.2021 – Headaches. Every day for the last week or so.

5.28.2021 – Still non stop headaches

6.11.2021 – I've been getting leg cramps off and on but nothing unbearable and the headaches seem to have gone away.

11.4.2021 – I have the IUD so typically you dont gey periods (i had my 3rd one put in in Aug. 2020) In May I spotted everyday for 2 week's. In June I spotted everyday for 3 weeks and in July i spotted everyday day for 3 weeks and 2 days. Office visit with ob no urgent care but was an out patient

Brain fog, Dyspnea and Chills

4.16.2021 – Over night I had chills and body aches, but not today.

5.3.2022 – Just not as sharp as I used to be. Started about a year and a half ago.

5.5.2022 – I was I contact with someone this week who tested positive last weekend.

5.6.2022 – Slightly congested throat, but most likely hayfever. COVID test was negative.

6.3.2022 – Sore throat- feels like a regular cold (my daughter just had one).

6.10.2022 – Caught COVID last week. Cough, congestion, fatigue, trouble breathing

Throat tightness, Constipation and Gastrointestinal disorder

4.21.2021 – Headaches/migraines worsened. May be attributable to adverse weather conditions.

4.28.2021 – Throat tightened immediately after shot. May be connected to my eosiniphilic esophagitis. It didn't continue to get worse while I waited after the vaccination, however it didn't get better. I checked with the pharmacist, and they said I could take benadryl (which has helped EoE flareups in the past. I think it is helping with the throat symptom.

4.28.2022 – Stomach problems - severe constipation

Rhinitis, Psoriasis and Lymphadenitis

4.12.2021 – No

4.16.2021 – Headache may be allergies

4.17.2021 – None

4.26.2021 – Psoriasis flare

5.6.2021 – Sore throat, anorexia

5.7.2021 – Anorexia, distortion of sense of smell

5.8.2021 – Distortion of taste and smell

5.9.2021 – Abnormal sense of smell

5.19.2021 – Psoriasis flare Dermatologist in person visit

8.4.2021 – Sinus congestion and drainage, cough and distortion of smell

12.29.2021 – Tenderness/inflammation axillary lymph nodes, arm of injection site

12.30.2021 – Swelling/tenderness of ancillary lymph nodes on side of injections

12.31.2021 – Swelling/tenderness in ancillary lymph nodes on side of injections - but decreased from past two days

1.1.2022 – Very little swelling/tenderness in axillary lymph nodes on side of injections

1.2.2022 – Very slight tenderness in axillary nodes on injection site and dizziness (probably not related but not otherwise explained)

1.10.2022 – Seeing, rhinitis, Sonia headache congestion - probably weather related

3.28.2022 – Nausea/vomiting one well so - but I assume it was food poisoning

6.2.2022 – Pain, swelling and tenderness in axillary lymph nodes near injection site

6.3.2022 – Swollen tender axillary lymph nodes near injection site - improving

6.4.2022 – Slight swelling of axillary nodes near sort of injection

9.27.2022 – Swelling of axillary lymph nodes nearest injection site; itchiness off skin of axilla

9.28.2022 – Mild swelling of axillary lymph nodes on the same side as injection site

9.29.2022 – Mild tenderness of axillary nodes nearest injection site

10.29.2022 – Headache, chest and sinus congestion, cough

Band sensation, Testicular pain and Multiple sclerosis

2.27.2021 – Small blotch of a rash on clavicle area of chest since day after vaccination, but does not look significant and is getting better

3.25.2021 – Testicular pain

3.26.2021 – Exacerbation of the so called "MS Hug" (absmdominsl banding parathesia)

3.27.2021 – Rash is on injection arm, but about 3" lower and to the side of injection site.

3.29.2021 – Arm rash which started 3 days after Shot #2 (no rash after shot #1) is getting larger and itchy

5.5.2021 – I have MS. 3.5 weeks after my #2 shot, I had an unexpected Positive result of a JCV Antibody test. Wondering if the vax could have revved-up my immune system in a more global way, so as to also produce more JCV antibodies, as well?

Impaired driving ability, Diverticulitis and Limb discomfort

3.7.2021 – it came on me really suddenly and I felt like I was stoned for about an hour and then it went away.

3.8.2021 – no

3.10.2021 – Little blurred vision but none of these lasted for a really long time but I did not wanna take a chance of going into my car and driving anywhere do you have those feelings were reoccur

3.12.2021 – very light headed and little dizzy .... it on ly lasted around 2 hrs. I will not get in my car to drive when this comes on

3.13.2021 – So far today all is well

4.3.2021 – slightly light headed, my arms feel very heavy. just had the vaccine two hours ago.

4.4.2021 – I can deal with it its been a very sleepy

4.9.2021 – The fatigue comes and goes one day I feel absolutely great normal and then like this morning its just like I didnt have any energy and that is totally unlike me but no problem

5.1.2021 – Diverticulitis

Eczema, Throat tightness and Dysphagia

1.15.2021 – Slightly throat tightness, Slightly short of breath

1.16.2021 – Injection site is hot to touch. Very painful to move arm. Very slight throat swelling, slight shortness of breath.

1.17.2021 – Slightly short of breath

1.18.2021 – Tired

2.5.2021 – Pain and numbness and tingling radiating down to fingertips. Chest pressure, shortness of breath and tightness in throat. Tingling to lips and tongue.

2.6.2021 – Throat tightness. Chest pressure, shortness of breath.

2.7.2021 – Shortness of breath, chest pressure, throat tightness and pain.

2.8.2021 – Throat pain, chest pressure, dizziness.

2.9.2021 – Sore throat. Back ache

2.10.2021 – Pain to left thigh 10/10 numbness down leg. Back of thigh feels hot.

2.11.2021 – Left thigh pain Severe . Feeling kind of foggy.

2.12.2021 – Pain to left thigh, Numbness to shin area tingling to toes Waiting to for appointment for testing to try and find out what May be causing pain.

2.19.2021 – Eczema has flaired up. Left leg pain is slightly better but still present. Feeling of fogginess.

2.26.2021 – Eczema has been bothersome

3.7.2021 – Left leg thigh area hurts off and on still

3.19.2021 – Left thigh pain comes and goes, eczema is flaring up.

5.7.2021 – Nauseous, dizziness, swelling to palm of right hand

8.6.2021 – Pain to left back of thigh

9.27.2021 – Swelling to upper arm, throat swelling, difficulty swallowing. Numbness and tingling to left side of lips and jaw. Tingling to left side of tongue

9.29.2021 – Shortness of breath, numbness and tingling to lips, and left lower jaw, swollen left side of throat

9.30.2021 – Numbness and tingling to lower left corner of lip. Pain to left leg. Swelling to left upper arm and axilla .

10.1.2021 – Shortness of breath

10.2.2021 – Tingling and numbness to lower left corner of lip, swelling to left side of throat.

12.27.2021 – Shortness of breath, fatigue, cough

Vitreous floaters, Weight decreased and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

3.26.2021 – Fatigue

4.16.2021 – Fatigue.

7.3.2021 – Hypertension worsening

10.1.2021 – Cough

10.5.2021 – Insomnia

10.6.2021 – I ran a fever of 38C after I submitted my health check-in yesterday. I was not able to do my normal daily activities.

10.11.2021 – Mouth sores

11.8.2021 – Enlarged lymph node shown on mammogram on the same side where I received the injection.

1.3.2022 – Enlarged lymph node that has not gone away 3 months after receiving the booster.

11.22.2022 – Floater in the eye.

11.29.2022 – Floater in eye, increase in blood pressure, weight loss

Lung disorder, Stomatitis and Respiratory disorder

3.8.2021 – From the day after the vaccination the veil of the palate felt inflamed and I thought it was due to the symptoms like flu, but it is what still persists.

3.31.2021 – fatigue and symptoms such as allergies. Maybe it's just that, but, I've been short of breath. especially when waking up

6.2.2021 – I have felt discomfort in the lungs and it has been very frequent not to be able to breathe well. In these last few days I have felt a little dizzy and tired.

Laziness, Amnesia and Infection

2.21.2021 – Was sore yesterday and very sleepy. Minor soreness this morning and light headache. All gone by noon today.

6.14.2021 – Runny nose that i thought would have passed by now. But it,s like a light drainage all day long.

3.15.2022 – I believe I contracted Omicron. Lost taste and smell for 1 and 1/2 days. Got tested and my results did not get back until 4 days later. Stayed home from work for 7 days and my results came back negative for Covid. I'm sure I had Omicron based on symp

6.25.2022 – Memory loss

12.1.2022 – Head sinus which led to an infection. Current status.

Subdural hemorrhage, Rectal hemorrhage and Limb mass

5.27.2021 – A bit of soreness on my injection arm

6.3.2021 – Rectal bleeding

6.17.2021 – Huge headache on 15Jun21, left hemisphere of brain: motor and sensory cortex, parietal lobe, upper part of occiptial lobe. My immune system seems to dropped significantly ever since March of 2020, allergies that I never got I'm starting to get

12.15.2021 – There's a 4 by 4 millimeter lump that grew on my right elbow, no pain/rash/anything, it just there

1.19.2022 – I was lifting weights and did an extra set than normal, noticed the next day that there is a 4 by 4 millimeter internal bleeding spot on the inside of my left elbow. It's been 4 days, it's slowly diminishing.

3.9.2022 – On 26Jan22, I've fainted for the first time in my life. No prior alcohol/drugs usage of any kind. Woke up from bed to an immense lower abdominal pain, food poisoning from expired soy milk, fainted the moment I sat on the toilet. 1-2mins fainted time.

Wheezing, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Urticaria

1.12.2021 – Runny nose

1.13.2021 – Fever and flu like symptoms all night. Runny nose and sore throat from post nasal drip.

1.16.2021 – Sore throat and runny/stuffy nose

1.17.2021 – Still sore throat and congestion and headache. Throat less sore than yesterday but glands still swollen

4.12.2021 – Immediately following both my first and second vaccinations I had hives, itchiness all over my body especially my scalp and face, and wheezy breathing for about 2 hours. Headache x a week both times. All symptoms have now subsided. Worth it!

Tendon pain, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Tendonitis

3.20.2021 – Feeling quite good. 2nd shot tougher the 1st one. But all is well now

3.21.2021 – By tomorrow swelling and itching will be gone I bet

3.22.2021 – All is well. Feel great

6.16.2021 – I have COPD and I was stage 2 with no O2. Now I have slipped on a walk test to below 88 O2 saturation on walk test. I have been enrolled into cardio pulmonary rehab 3X per week. So far not sure if REHABis helping, or what made my COPD to worsen. Visit to my Pulmonologist

10.1.2021 – Tendinitis of right thumb COPD about the same. Tendinitis causes severe pain. Requires a thumb stabilization brace

11.16.2021 – Had a pretty bad cold. (Tested COVID negative). My COPD seems to have gotten worse since my 2nd and booster shot.

White blood cell count increased, Dehydration and Joint swelling

1.30.2021 – i have degenerate joint problems (arthritis) .. Its not unusual for me to have periodic aches and pain

3.12.2021 – mild pain at injection site started about a week ago... perhaps coincidence

8.20.2021 – mild shoulder pain and swelling for 2-3 days

8.29.2021 – neck pain and headache for 2 days probably due to cervical arthritis and chiropractic manipulation. Doubtful it has anything to do with covid and the problem is gone now.im just trying to be thorough in my answers. :)

9.5.2021 – dehydrated, headache, nausea and fast pulse and high bp.. im in (b)(6) hospital observation .. im covid negative :))some kind of infection maybe as white blood cells elevated

2.13.2022 – chills, headache, runny nose, muscle aches

Piloerection, Paresthesia and Axillary pain

1.6.2021 – Tingling and goosebumps in left arm (site of injection)

1.8.2021 – The evening of 1/7/21 - I felt fatigued, had myalgia and arthralgia (cleared up the following morning). Thai occurred after submitting my vsafe entry for that day.

1.15.2022 – Axillary pain on same side as injection. Probably related to local lymphadenopathy.

1.16.2022 – Left axillary pain (same side as injection)

1.17.2022 – Left axillary pain. Worse when lifting arm above head

1.18.2022 – Slight arm put pain from lymphadenopathy

2.26.2022 – A cold with a sore throat

Dermatitis, Breakthrough COVID-19 and Laryngitis

3.15.2021 – Just wanted to mention that I got the shot on 3/9, had a sore arm as my only symptom on 3/10. But I didnt sign up for visage until 3/11, so my 3/10 sore arm did not get recorded! Just trying to give the complete picture. Thanks

10.6.2021 – Unspecified dermatitis, currently seeing a dermatologist. Started first week of August, last shot was 4/7.

6.30.2022 – Breakthrough Covid case, 5/25-6/4. Started with sore throat only 5/25-5/26. Cough started 5/28 and was done by 6/3. Home test was done 5/31 and PCP was notified. Very mild overall, my body with the help of my 4 Pfizer shots fought & won the battle

10.1.2022 – Sore throat, coughing, laryngitis

Hypotonia, Abnormal feces and Skin discoloration

3.27.2021 – Yesterday, sore at injection site, muscles relaxed like sick.

4.18.2021 – Did a lot today, so tiredness is probably because of that.

4.29.2021 – My poop smells ammonia ish.

5.8.2021 – If I physically strain a headache occurs. Have not physically strained for about a year.

7.15.2021 – Persistent headache after straining and blood pressure went to 149/94. Usually around 130/80.

4.15.2022 – First section of middle finger turned purple for a few minutes and hurt.

Mass, Injection site mass and Swelling

2.8.2021 – No

3.7.2021 – Lump at injection site only hurts when I rub my fingers over it.

3.9.2021 – The swelling area is larger today. Its more like a little more than 4 in diameter (from 3.5 in diameter) and itches more than yesterday

3.10.2021 – Swelling less and not as reddish

3.11.2021 – My lump is so much better today.

10.25.2021 – No, not at this time.

10.26.2021 – The swelling is slightly look larger in diameter from 2.25" to 3.0" today. It doesn't appear to be higher

10.27.2021 – Even though the diameter increased from 3.0" yesterday to 3.3" today. It still hurts some and is itchy but not real bad.

10.28.2021 – The swelling of the sight is a little larger today. From 3.3" yesterday to 3.5" today. Pain occurs even when I raise my arm and is itchier today.

10.29.2021 – Just like when I got shots 1&2, symptoms are reversing. The swelling is only 2.67" today down from 3.5" yesterday.

10.30.2021 – Swelling only 2_2/3" today. Pain, Redness & Itchy less than yesterday

11.1.2021 – Just like my 1st & 2nd shots the swelling and itching are almost back to pre-booster. The swelling was only about 1 and 2/3" in diameter today (Sunday - October 31, 2021.

Social anxiety disorder, Gastroenteritis salmonella and Poisoning

3.4.2021 – Fatigue, sweating and stuffy nose

3.5.2021 – Left arm bycept locked up and tingled. Locked completely for 1 min then released.

3.20.2021 – Salmonella diagnosis.

4.1.2021 – For arm muscles twitching a lot in both for arms

4.2.2021 – Nerve twitching

4.3.2021 – Continued nerve twitching in for arms Phone call to doctor for advice

4.4.2021 – Seeing stars

4.5.2021 – Periodic arm twitching Phone call

7.1.2021 – Developed a bit of anxiety (social). Prescribed medication for this. Psychologist

9.30.2021 – Chest congestion and body aches.

12.5.2021 – Ems

12.14.2021 – Rash all over my body

12.28.2021 – Hives but I don't think it's from the COVID shot. PCP visit then referral to allergist. NOT DUE TO COVID-19 SHOT

1.11.2022 – Hives all over my body extreme itching Allergy testing

7.2.2022 – Enflaimed lymph nodes under armpits. Happened after my two other COVID shots (original doses and previous booster)

7.3.2022 – Exposed to confirmed COVID-19 case yesterday 7/2/2022

7.4.2022 – Exposed to COVID confirmed case- quarantining for 48 hrs.

7.21.2022 – Sun poisoning from a bad sum burn

8.11.2022 – Migraine today and rash on my hand's over the past 2-3 days.

Aphasia, Thrombosis and Alopecia

3.28.2021 – Fever blister on lip, igot shot 2 days ago, fever abt. 102.8 for 2 days. Now 1000

3.29.2021 – Fever blister and slight sore throat. Symptoms were severe first 2.5 days. High fever. Better now

3.31.2021 – Fever blister, still feel lousy

4.3.2021 – Fever blister still healing, got it 2 days after injection

4.29.2021 – Massive hair loss over last several weeks

5.6.2021 – Continued massive hairloss. Still have some fatigue.

10.7.2022 – The day after my most recent booster, i developed a blood clot in my left leg. Due to family history, iam now on anticoagulants. I dont know if it's related to the booster. I do have blood disorder but never had a clot.

Injection site nodule, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling

2.23.2021 – I called the doctor but I havent talk to them yet.

2.25.2021 – My arm has swollen, red and hot where the injection was given and I had to call my doctor and now Im on an anabiotic and steroids. This happened nine or ten days after I got my shot.

3.4.2021 – The area on my arm where I got my shot became very hot and red and I had to contact my doctor. I was put on an anabiotic and steroids for the problem. My arm was swollen with a knot on it in the area where I got my shot.

Post-traumatic stress disorder, Glaucoma and Nerve injury

5.20.2021 – My Glaucoma seems to be more enhanced in my eyes by the amount of pressure built up & my right eye which has a worsening of glaucoma it felt more tired and swollen! My areas of my back where I have injuries to my muscle tissues and nerves, and vertebra are all inflammed and ache very deep down and my upper torso is aching too ! My head hurts which doesnt normally do!!

6.10.2021 – Slight nausea, pain in my knee joint thats injured, muscle ache at injection site area . Tiredness .

6.11.2021 – My asthma ma or a little shortness of breath started later in the evening hours after the 2nd vaccination but it didnt continue into the next day. I did not need my inhaler. I have Severe Chronic Pain from Osteoarthritis and injuries to my back, spine, & have herniated discs, which all my injury sites ache really bad this time with the 2nd vaccine. It didnt with the 1st one. I also have Glaucoma in both eyes and my eyes are really hurting and the top of my head is super tense , it feels like theres fluid build up inside my skull & brain like when A woman has her menstrual cycle! My ankles are really hurting , and where the nerve endings are . Which doesnt surprise me . Since I have nerve damage in my spine to. Im sure Ill be better in a day or two.

6.12.2021 – Little shortness of breath ( asthma ) but used my inhaler and Im fine .

6.13.2021 – Felt anxious, restless, very tired had Anxiety/Panic Attack w/PTSD, had ( 2) Asthma Attacks 1 @Nite & 1 @Morn used inhaler Am Fine!!

Post herpetic neuralgia, Eye movement disorder and Painful respiration

5.21.2021 – Dizzy

5.27.2021 – Stuffy nose, short breath

6.12.2021 – Head fog

6.13.2021 – Sharp pains in areas of soreness

7.6.2021 – It seems my post herpetoc neuralgia pain has increased in the last week and a half, had a migraine today as well 7/6/2021

9.10.2021 – Really bad headaches

1.9.2022 – Ear pain

1.10.2022 – Ear pain, swollen lymph nodes appeared last night on my left side between my breast and armpit, it is painful to move on a moderate level

1.11.2022 – Cloudy, ear and head pressure on a moderate level

1.12.2022 – Hurts to breathe, still have swollen lymph nodes, went to doctor yesterday and he said all my issues was from the booster, still having a hard time moving my head

1.28.2022 – Right arm has a small rash, still have a sore neck, get bouts of nausea and head/sinus pain

2.7.2022 – Headache And sinuses stuffy, have pink eye

2.20.2022 – Chills, also my right eyeball doing side to side rapid movement.

Mumps, Alopecia and Palpitations

3.20.2021 – Cough and tight chest, very sore lymph node pain on right side of neck pain

3.21.2021 – Cough, very sore swollen neck lymph nodes

3.23.2021 – Significant painful swelling of lymph glands on neck opposite of arm the shot was on

3.24.2021 – Cough and severe neck lymph swelling and pain hi

6.17.2021 – Ear and neck and throat on the right side where it had previously looked like mumps and sent me to the ER.

9.15.2021 – Regular daily nausea. Hair loss.

3.20.2022 – Fatigue and heart palpitations Regular visit

Heart rate irregular, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling

1.14.2021 – Pain decreased as day ptogressed

2.24.2021 – Took 2nd shot on 2/9/21. Soreness at shot site a little more and 3 days this time. Brief flashes of pain at site of shot on 5th and 7th days after.

3.2.2021 – Random pain in left deltoid (inj. Site) still. New yesterday was sudden tiredness from arms and shoulders to top of head that lasted for about 20 min.

8.10.2021 – After 2nd shot in Feb., injection site area red, swollen, hot to touch painful for abt 5 days with intermittant for a longer time. In June I had a CT- Cardiac Calcium Score after irregular heart beats. It was negative. Saw my primary care

2.11.2022 – Omicron with cough that lasted 2+ wks Called MD office inhaler and cough med ordered. Strep swab done later for continued sore throat -neg

Exertional headache, Multiple sclerosis and Oropharyngeal discomfort

1.25.2021 – Rasoy, sore throat

1.28.2021 – Raspy, sore throat

1.29.2021 – Raspy, sire throat

1.31.2021 – Raspy, sore throat gone day 6. Nausea gone day 7

2.21.2021 – Sore, radpy throat again; similar to effects of 1st vaccine. I'm on immunosuppressive therapy.

2.28.2021 – Raspy sore throat still, but seems less today.

3.7.2021 – Sore, raspy throat

3.14.2021 – Worsening MS

2.14.2022 – MS exacerbation, with right leg dragging

5.6.2022 – MS exacerbation

5.13.2022 – Headache 24/7, with a severe headache rush when changing from lying down to standing

5.20.2022 – MS exacerbation and severe migrainous headaches

7.15.2022 – MS related exacerbation

10.14.2022 – Ms exacerbation

Arthritis, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

2.17.2021 – Arthritis right shoulder pain from snow shoveling yesterday

2.18.2021 – Arthritis right shoulder (vaccination in left arm)

2.19.2021 – Arthritic right shoulder still hurts

2.20.2021 – Still have arthritis pain in right shoulder from shoveling snow a day before the vaccination.

2.22.2021 – Decreasing right shoulder pain and injection site pain

2.23.2021 – Right shoulder arthritis pain aggravated by driving

2.24.2021 – Right shoulder pain, especially when driving

3.12.2022 – Pain in right ankle

Eyelid sensory disorder, Injection site hypoesthesia and Muscular weakness

12.29.2020 – Little numbness in the injection arm

12.30.2020 – After the shot (yesterday) I had numbness around my left eye and forehead.

1.27.2021 – Soreness armpit (injection site)

3.3.2021 – Muscle flutters/spasms and weakness since 2/1. Associated with extra walking that I started the week of my second dose. Still continuing with muscle tingling and weakness (some spasms) Doctor (pcp) visit & bloodwork

3.9.2021 – Muscle spasms & head and hand numbness In person pcp apt

Fibrin, Soluble fibrin monomer complex and Paresthesia oral

3.12.2021 – Tingly tongue

4.3.2021 – Metal taste in mouth. All food including liquids taste like metal.

4.4.2021 – Metal taste in mouth

4.23.2021 – Tingling in my tongue

5.1.2021 – Tongue still feels tingly. It feels like I have a burn when I havent burned it.

7.2.2021 – Ive tested positive for having fibrin monomer. Two weeks after the last injection I started developing bruises around my body. The bruises worsened so I went to my doctor who ran blood work to try and determine the issue. I still have bruises.