Their Stories

Patella fracture, Tendonitis and Arthralgia

2.7.2021 – Unrelated to COVID-19. I fell 3 days ago and broke my patella. Had surgery yesterday. COVID-19 and antibodies tests were negative.

2.12.2021 – Pain is from surgery I had last week to repair my broken knee cap.

2.13.2021 – Joint pain from surgery last week for broken patella

2.14.2021 – Had surgery on 2/5/21 for fractured patella.

2.15.2021 – Pain in leg where I had surgery on 2/4

2.16.2021 – I had surgery on my patella on 2/5/21 and pain is from that

2.17.2021 – From knee cap surgery on 2/5/21

2.18.2021 – Had surgery on 2/5 for shattered patella which is causing pain

2.19.2021 – I had surgery on 2/5/21 to fix my broken patella. This is causing pain.

Polymenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

4.8.2021 – My period showed up 7 days after my 2nd shot. It's shocking as it was 10 days early! I've never been that early.. only 1-2 days early! Extremely heavy period and longer than normal. Other women I've talked to are having this too. Help us with this!!

4.15.2021 – Heavier than normal period (that showed up 10 days early) and lasted longer than a normal period. It was obvious that something was off/different than any period on the last 30 years.

4.29.2021 – I started a second period for the month of April. This second one is 10days early just like the first one that came shockingly early after my second shot. This period is beyond heavy. Ive not experienced periods like this in my adulthood. Ugh!!!

5.6.2021 – Just a continuation of an earlier than normal period.

Vomiting, Pruritus and Nausea

3.3.2021 – I felt slightly feverish took Tylenol and slept for over 10 hours. Woke up feeling great but I usually sleep 7 maybe 8 hours

3.6.2021 – itching on my neck

3.25.2021 – I felt better after I vomited. I was nauseous after I ate fresh nuts.

1.12.2022 – Extreme fatigue and headache

1.14.2022 – cough congestion

1.16.2022 – runny nose

1.18.2022 – Still have runny nose not too bad

1.19.2022 – still have a runny nose

1.26.2022 – I have covid

4.13.2022 – coughing lasted until March visited the doctor was prescribed albeturol

Viral upper respiratory tract infection, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Impaired work ability

8.11.2021 – Asthma from concrete dust exposure (7/26). Symptoms include coughing, chest pain, chest tightness. Required medical visit(8/1) for treatment. Severe symptoms on (8/6) causing me to be unable to work. Current chronic chest pain and occasional cough.

5.6.2022 – Cough, sore throat, mucus, upper respiratory congestion, malaise, tiredness of 4 wks duration 4/5-5/5; phlem 2 wks during active infection. Medical provider diagnosed upper respiratory viral infection. 4 negative rapid COVID tests on different days.

Renin increased, Breast pain and Hypertension

2.5.2021 – Underarm and breast pain. Possibly swollen lymph nodes? Ive had this all along but just recently learned it is probably due to the vaccine. Started the next morning after vaccine. As of yesterday it is almost gone, so almost three weeks.

2.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in breast area.

2.16.2021 – Headache came back yesterday evening and now again this afternoon.

8.13.2021 – High Renin values. May be related to blood pressure medicine I started taking in November 2020 but unsure at this time.

11.8.2021 – Have hypertension that has been pretty controlled with medication. Last three days it has been high in the 150-160/90 range in spite of medication.

11.15.2021 – Still have high blood pressure. Unknown if related to vaccine.

Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular extrasystoles and Pain in jaw

2.4.2021 – Jaw and ear pain. Upset stomach returned

2.25.2021 – Heavy chest; burning chest

3.12.2021 – Taste and smell are both very distinct wet clay/metal type of taste/smell. Can taste sugar, salt, etc...but all taste/smell like clay/metal.

3.21.2021 – Metallic and clay taste and smell; cold sores; heart palpitations

5.23.2021 – Head spinning; nausea; vertigo type symptoms

8.22.2021 – PVCs, SLTs and prolonged QTs. Change in what was otherwise a harmless murmur. Following cardiology.

Skin irritation, Dry throat and Dyspepsia

4.23.2021 – very dry throat

4.24.2021 – somewhat phlegmmy throat (mild)

4.25.2021 – somewhat dry throat

5.4.2021 – Occasional chest pain or skin irritation on the left side of the chest. This is a known medical issue for me, I take beta blockers to manage it , but there were a few days recently where the medication felt less effective than usual.

5.15.2021 – dry and slightly burning throat

6.1.2021 – Mild sore and dry throat, some indigestion.

6.8.2021 – Mild sore and dry throat, mild fatigue, occasional headaches.

6.22.2021 – Occasional headaches, dry and sore throat on and off, general anxiety

8.10.2021 – Regular insomnia, occasional chest pain and post nasal drip

11.11.2021 – Mild sore throatvand diharrea

5.13.2022 – Insomnia, anxiety, allergies and sinus issues.

Formication, Anaphylactic reaction and Exercise tolerance decreased

8.18.2021 – Anaphylaxis Swelling hives, persistent itching new onset muscle weakness and palpitations. Loss of appetite

8.22.2021 – Itching on left side of my brain. Feeling like insects are crawling over my body. Constant fatigue, some arrhythmias not able function all day without getting extremely fatigued and off balance and light headed.

8.29.2021 – Generalized muscle weakness persistent fatigue. Unable to exercise due to fatigue. Cardiac arrhythmia severe headaches. Severe internal and external itching .prolonged hypersensitivity reaction.

Transplant, Road traffic accident and Dizziness

1.24.2021 – Lightheaded but without a headache

2.10.2021 – Lightheaded

2.14.2021 – Just had a transplant surgery which could contribute to symptoms

2.15.2021 – Due to a hair transplant surgery I do believe that that is the reason for my current symptoms as opposed to the vaccine. I wanted to mention as I didnt last time that I did receive this surgery on 2/11/21 just so results are accurately reported.

2.16.2021 – Got into a car accident today so that could be noted for the symptoms, as well as the surgery I had on 2/11/21

2.17.2021 – Surgery on 2/11 is a contributing factor to the symptoms I am feeling.

Flushing, Hot flush and Brain fog

3.23.2021 – Dizzy and out of it . Feel drunk

3.25.2021 – Dizzy

3.26.2021 – Very dizzy

3.27.2021 – Very dizzy . Flu like

3.28.2021 – Brain fog and dizzy and hot flash face

3.29.2021 – Still bad dizzyness and brain fog . Flushed face

3.30.2021 – Still very dizzy . Still very hot flashy . Very red face no fever . Clearly not having good reaction to shot 1 week ago

4.6.2021 – Ive been very very dizzy with flush feeling on face and exausted .

4.22.2021 – More and more fatigued . Still feel so tired and strange after vax 1 month ago . Starting to panic .

4.27.2021 – Leg and arm pain and brain fog still so tired and not right after first shot 5 weeks ago . I fear to take second one

Mast cell activation syndrome and Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

5.28.2021 – Covid symptoms returned immediately after first Pfizer dose at increasing severity levels resulting in 2 ER trips and diagnoses of covid-induced POTS, Post Acute Sequelae of Covid and now possibly Mast Cell. I had to go on med leave & lost my job!!!

8.27.2021 – Each day after first pfizer vaccination, the same covid symptoms retrurned in same order as experienced in Covid. They continued evolved into new symptoms with following diagnosirs: covid-induced POTS idee at 2nd ER trip. Then Mast Cell Activation

Induration, Neck mass and Nodule

1.19.2021 – Very large subclavian lymph node swelling with the development of a nodule by my clavicle occurring on the same side of where I received my Vaccine

1.20.2021 – Hard nodual in lymph node has gone down in size

1.21.2021 – Still have nodule next to my clavicle on the same side where I had the I Id tik

1.22.2021 – Nodule in subclavian lymph node is still present and tender, has decreased in size to a smaller marble

1.23.2021 – Small nodule still present

1.24.2021 – Nodule in subclavian is the size of a pea, tenderness is gone

Feeling of body temperature change, Cold sweat and Influenza like illness

3.28.2021 – Clammy hot/cold sweats

4.17.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes in neck and arm pits

4.19.2021 – Lymph nodes are still very swollen, especially in arm pits

4.21.2021 – Lymph nodes are still swollen and painful in arm pits and nexk

4.22.2021 – Lymph nodes are still somewhat swollen

5.6.2021 – My injection site began to ache again, then my lymph node on that same arm pit began to ache and radiated into the breast on that side. It subsided after two days.

5.13.2021 – My lymph nodes in my neck still really, really hurt. Im still struggling with my fatigue and arm-pit lymph node pain that all started after the vaccine.

5.29.2021 – Im not sure if I actually got the flu or if symptoms came back. Approximately six days of flu like symptoms with fever. Was not able to get checked for flu. I am starting to feel somewhat better today.

10.14.2021 – Tested positive for covid a month ago using an at home rapid test. My swollen lymph nodes under my arms never returned to normal size post vaccination

Influenza, Lymph node pain and Chills

1.12.2021 – Sore throat

1.13.2021 – I have huge swollen lymph nodes under my left arm. I got the shot in the left arm. It's like a gold ball is in my arm pit.

1.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under my arm pit on the left which is same arm I got the shot. Sing much worse today than yesterday.

1.15.2021 – Still have a swollen lymph node under the left arm which is the side I got the shot. Its better today but still causing pain and swelling.

1.16.2021 – Swollen lymph node under left arm is better but still a bit painful

1.17.2021 – Still have a slightly swollen lymph node under left arm

1.26.2021 – I still have a swollen lymph node that is large and painful under my left armpit. I know several other clinical co-workers suffering from the same AE post vaccine. Might be something to keep an eye on to see what happens.

7.13.2021 – Just got back from a plane ride home from USVI vacation. I feel terrible with flu symptoms.

9.29.2021 – I was very ill 24 hrs after the shot. Fever, chills and bad aches for 24 hrs. Also have bad swollen lymph node u see injection arm size of gold ball.

9.30.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under injection arm

10.2.2021 – Have had a headache every day this week which I needed to take medication for which is rare for me.

Impaired work ability, Peripheral swelling and Edema peripheral

1.25.2021 – Swelling underneath/in armpit of right arm (arm vaccine was administered) think it may be swelling of a gland

1.26.2021 – Lymphadenopathy - right armpit. Right arm was arm I got injection in, feels better today, not as painful. Area still swollen, NO redness, rash, irritation in the area. Just swollen with semi mild pain.

1.27.2021 – Still some swelling under right arm, next to no pain now

2.14.2021 – Neck and shoulder cramping and pain/soreness - could be due to sleeping funny but pain has continually been sticking around

10.22.2021 – Slight lymph node swelling in right arm armpit (inject site arm)

11.9.2021 – Experienced symptoms of a cold yesterday; was sent home from work. Runny stuffy nose, headache, sore throat. Got a COVID test and received negative test results this morning. Still experiencing runny stuffy nose today. Headache and sore throat gone.

4.19.2022 – Cold flu - stuffy nose, sore throat etc. COVID NEGATIVE. Just contracted the common cold.

Acne, Infection and Musculoskeletal discomfort

7.21.2021 – Swelling under left arm pit.

4.21.2022 – Constant tinnitus in both ears since receiving last booster in Nov. 2021. Multiple infected areas all over body that fill with pus-similar to a large pimple but on arms, legs, finger cuticle, back, face.

5.10.2022 – Tinnitus

5.11.2022 – Worsening of Tinnitus

5.16.2022 – Sever Tinnitus

5.17.2022 – Severe Tinnitus

5.31.2022 – Tinnitus getting worse.

6.7.2022 – Tinnitus continues to be a problem. Some days exceptionally bothersome.

6.14.2022 – Tinnitus worse.

8.9.2022 – Swollen glands

10.24.2022 – Still have tinnitus from previous shots.

10.25.2022 – Congestion, worsening tinnitus.

10.31.2022 – Migraine Headache

11.14.2022 – Swelling in back of neck along cervical spine. Enlarged lymph nodes in throat. Worsening tinnitus.

11.21.2022 – Back of neck swelling. Swollen glands in front of neck. Lung/ mid back discomfort.

11.28.2022 – Still have enlarged glands in neck. Back of neck swollen across spine. Headaches daily.

12.5.2022 – Back of neck/spine still swollen. Lung discomfort. Lymph nodes in neck enlarged. Tinnitus remains a problem. Endoscopy procedure done, will see ENT next week for possible MRI

Chest pain, Pyrexia and Oropharyngeal pain

6.15.2021 – None

7.6.2021 – There is a chest pain which started after approximately 10 days after the first dose. I feel this chest pain only when I am bending my body to pick up something or doing something. It is still a mild pain which is not stopping me to do any work. I am planning to visit the clinic

7.13.2021 – I have developed a chest pain after 10 days of the first dose.

7.18.2021 – Chest pain

8.25.2021 – Continuous chest pain after the first dose

1.12.2022 – Had fever and sore throat and cough for few days

Sputum discolored, Productive cough and Diarrhea

2.14.2021 – Last night I had an odd full body filling for about 8 hours and kind of a foggy brain. Today I am just fine

2.20.2021 – I have just realized that the loose bowels and a day or two of light diarrhea that I thought was being caused by something new that I was eating is more than likely due to the vaccine.

10.2.2021 – loose bowels

5.28.2022 – 2 days ago I thought that I was coming down with a cold. Runnynose, a little cough, had to use my inhaler more than usual, and coughed up a bit of light yellow sputum. The next day I was fine. ???

Grip strength decreased, Edema and Hyposmia

1.26.2021 – Edema in my armpit in injection arm (for first 3 days of vaccine, both times. First time nerve compression). Sense of smell has diminished Nerve compression caused cooling, heat, tactile disturbance and unable to determine grips/pressure when holding things in vaccine arm.

1.28.2021 – Sense of smell is still diminished. Moderate.

2.4.2021 – Swollen tonsils and lymph nodes that started on the left(vaccine side), worked to the right, for past 5 days

2.13.2021 – Increased mucus and wet cough, decreased sense of smell

2.20.2021 – My sense of smell is worse, not better.

2.25.2021 – Sense of smell is far worse this week. Im a nurse, cant smell infection, BMs or urination which may cause skin breakdown if not cleaned/treated.

3.4.2021 – My sense of smell is poor and I co to use to have a wet cough.

1.21.2022 – Pregnancy. Another Covid exposure, minimal symptoms. In-person

Hyposmia, Hypogeusia and Confusional state

3.3.2021 – Confusion

3.15.2021 – Fatigue

3.27.2021 – Feverish

4.13.2021 – Fatigue and body aches

4.20.2021 – My arm is tender at the injection site suddenly again...very unusual to me.

6.22.2021 – Difficulty recognizing and differentiating certain smells and tastes...I am not sure when things will level out.

9.21.2021 – I've experienced different tastes for familiar foods, and a decreased or lessened ability to smell certain fragrances. It has been a persistent problem I hoped would go away.

Spondylitis, Sluggishness and Sensitive skin

4.3.2021 – Intense bloating & enormous amount of gas. Dizziness & vertigo.

4.4.2021 – Feeling of vertigo, every time i lay down to rest for a short moment, soon after i lay down, my head & stomach & the room feel like it's spinning.

4.5.2021 – Vertigo

9.30.2021 – At times, overwhelmingly feel draggy, drop dead tired.Also, never had this before, but now i feel tension & stiffness in my Left shoulder & neck muscle accompanied with intense pain.My bottom R foot is sensitive & throbbing in pain.

4.3.2022 – Arthritis in my neck, left hand pinky finger & right foot toe pad & toes.

Sinus pain, Tachycardia and Sinus disorder

4.6.2021 – Backache, sweating, itching

4.7.2021 – Extreme fatigue, sweating

4.8.2021 – Itching

4.19.2021 – Upper abdominal pain, severe. Back pain, severe. Lower abdominal pain, mild. Weak. Nauseous. Lightheaded

5.2.2021 – Worst headache ever

5.3.2021 – High heart rate

5.4.2021 – Chest phlegm

5.5.2021 – Sinus pressure, mucous

5.6.2021 – Backache, sinus pain and pressure

5.7.2021 – Sinus pressure and pain

5.8.2021 – Sinus infection

5.15.2021 – Nausea, weakness, high heart rate, dizziness

6.6.2021 – Headache, ongoing sinus issues, fatigue, rash

8.2.2021 – Flares to Gastroparesis and interstitial cystisis including surgery Surgery

11.1.2021 – Since the vaccine I have been in a continuous flare with my gastroparesis. I can't seem to get better. In person visit as well

5.1.2022 – Post covid tachycardia

Pubic pain, Uterine leiomyoma and Pelvic pain

1.19.2021 – Flushing of the face after injection and during the ten minute wait.

1.24.2021 – Flushing of the face

2.12.2021 – Dizziness

2.23.2021 – Intense stomach cramping. And the hand where the vaccine was given (both times), has had pain gradually growing for about a month. It is now to the point where I may see a doctor. And its only my left hand&three fingers.It hurts to bend&use them.

3.2.2021 – Left hand pain. I think its in the nerves. Saw a doctor and was prescribed ibuprofen 800 mg as needed and need a follow up. This is the arm where both vaccines were given.

3.9.2021 – Intense sharp left hand pain. The same arm of both vaccines. Have to see doctor again for pain.

3.16.2021 – Left hand pain and no menstration for about 2 months.

3.23.2021 – Still having hand pain and no menses. Same day appointment w/ sonogram & bloodwork

5.11.2021 – Still no menses. Possible surgery, due to chronic pain

8.10.2021 – Continuous lower pelvic pubic pain. And loss of mensus. Get medical help for this with no improvement from doctors. Doctor appointments

9.29.2021 – Itchy sore throat for half the day, with small cough.

10.1.2021 – Breast pain on side of vaccination

10.2.2021 – Left breast pain by vaccine arm.

10.3.2021 – My brain feels like its on fire

11.2.2021 – Having surgery to help mensus

11.9.2021 – Found blood clot in uterus. Had surgery to remove it. And also saw that there are now 3 fibroids on the outer side of my uterus. Doctors are keeping an eye on it. Out patient Surgery

Lymph node palpable, Telemedicine and Musculoskeletal pain

12.30.2020 – Muscle spasm twitching sensation at injection site

1.6.2021 – Upper back/scapula pain radiating into axilla and breast on the arm that was vaccinated. Two large palpable painful lymphoma nodes on back/axilla . Had to have an ultrasound to confirm/measure lymph nodes. Telehealth visit that required ultrasound and blood work to confirm lymph nodes -will f/I in 4-6 weeks to be sure it was vaccine related

7.15.2021 – Stomach bug

1.12.2022 – Covid positive 1/2/2022

Feces soft, Muscle spasms and Diarrhea

4.24.2021 – Finally seem to be over the diarrhea and general malaise

5.1.2021 – Watery stool & cramping have persisted, imodium only stops it for about 24 hours at the max dose. Have an appt with a PCP this week. No other symptoms & avoiding sugar, dairy & alcohol hasnt stopped the problem. Not pleased if IBS has developed

5.8.2021 – On going diarrhea issue, saw a PCP and Gastro to discuss whether to get the second shot. Will be doing a battery of GI tests

5.15.2021 – None yet, but still determining if previous shot caused colitis

5.20.2021 – Diarrhea comes with sharp cramps

5.21.2021 – Sharp cramps with the diarrhea

5.22.2021 – Cramps with diarrhea

5.29.2021 – Still having severe cramping and soft stool

6.5.2021 – Continuing cramps and soft stool

Hemoptysis, Memory impairment and Wheezing

5.15.2021 – I have a cold .

5.22.2021 – I have a cold and is running fever off and on it's getting better now. I have a cough with this cough i have blood spots that's clearing up as well so i am hoping after this week it all clear up.

5.29.2021 – I still have this cold coughing up mucus it's starting to clear up from lasts week. Just can't seem to shake the cough. And fever come and go cramping in the right leg was pretty bad tonight it's better.

4.17.2022 – Keep forgetting things and wheezing more than I used to.

Neck mass, Musculoskeletal pain and Swelling

1.27.2021 – Mild pain in arm by injection site shoulder, neck and back

1.28.2021 – Mild pain by the injection area, shoulder to neck area and close to arm pit. Feel a small bump by collar bone. Also feels parodic pain in leg and pain in buttock when getting up and walking.

1.29.2021 – Swelling has decreased. Having pain in buttock only

9.29.2021 – Limph nods swollen

10.13.2021 – After 3 weeks, The area surrounding the shoulder still hurts

10.20.2021 – The soreness in the shoulder area still persist

10.27.2021 – Chills, stuffy nose, headache, body aches

4.14.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck

4.19.2022 – My left arm is still sore

Arrhythmia, Tachycardia and Gastrointestinal disorder

3.26.2021 – Numbness and tingling in lower face/chin and left arm down to hand and fingers. This was not same arm as injection

3.27.2021 – Bruising at injections site and pain with touching but not pain otherwise

4.22.2021 – Now that its happened a few times since the last dose, Ive been having weird shooting pain around the injection site up into my shoulder but its on the arm that I received my first vaccine in not the 2nd dose.

6.24.2021 – Sore muscles, ringing in ear, and can hear my heart beat in my ear when Im laying down. Not sure of cause

9.29.2021 – Back pain

10.12.2021 – GI symptoms for almost a week.

3.31.2022 – Runs of tachycardia, bounding pulse, irregular rhythm and intermittent chest pain with no known origin

Increased need for sleep, Breast swelling and Hunger

4.2.2021 – thirsty

4.14.2021 – I had another menstruation when it was not time for it. Dont know if its related to the vaccine but is weird to have another period.

4.28.2021 – as in my first dose, cold specially in my feet and legs

7.30.2021 – tiredness

11.15.2021 – i feel sleepy and very hungry

11.16.2021 – hungry

11.17.2021 – ver hungry

12.21.2021 – body ache and breast swollen specially near the area where I received the booster

9.8.2022 – very hungry and needing to sleep a lot

9.29.2022 – body ache, nasal congestion, runny nose

10.5.2022 – body ache, congestion, fever, chills

12.7.2022 – runny nose, body aches, sore throat

Arrhythmia, Cardiac disorder and Ocular hyperemia

2.26.2021 – Blood shot eye

2.27.2021 – Pain in my neck on the right side

2.28.2021 – Soreness in my left armpit

3.1.2021 – Pressure in armpit

3.22.2021 – My under arm pits were swelled

4.15.2021 – Experienced pressure in breathing and an odd taste in my mouth along with a dry cough but it didn't last too long. This morning I woke up with a mild head ache which also didn't last long.

4.22.2021 – Heart rhythm off, hospitalized.

4.29.2021 – Heart problems

6.17.2021 – A-Fib. I'm taking medication for it but I have a doctor's appointment at the end of the month to determine if I need a Pace Maker.

3.18.2022 – Atrial Fibrillation