Their Stories

Cold sweat, Injection site reaction and Injection site swelling

3.6.2021 – I was clammy when I first started walking around

3.20.2021 – Its not really a big deal and maybe I didnt notice before, by my injection site is raised and red

4.3.2021 – Im sure its unrelated by I have been diagnosed with vertigo and medicated for it

11.8.2022 – I'm a lot more tired in general now, get headaches more frequently, things like that. Just the day-to-day being a little harder to do I spoke to my doctor at a check up post-covid. He was unconcerned as they weren't respiratory symptoms.

Panic attack, Anxiety and Palpitations

11.5.2021 – Feeling faint right after for like 15 minutes

11.11.2021 – I've anxiety for like 2 weeks but I don't think it's vaccine related

11.12.2021 – Can't tell if my heart has been feeling weird the past week or if it's something else.

11.19.2021 – A lot of Anxiety . Panic attack on weds. Went to ER today

11.26.2021 – For the past few weeks after the vaccine I've had unexplained anxiety and heart palpitations . I've had to call 911, go to urgent care, go to the ER, see a cardiologist, get an echo cardiogram done, monitor my heart rate for 5 days. He said inflammat Cardiologist and primary care provider too

Angiedema, Swelling and Urticaria

1.14.2021 – I have angioadema and anaphylactic reactions to my blood pressure medicine and allergies. I carry a prescribed Epipen.

2.25.2021 – My lymph nodes in my right arm pit is swollen. Has been swollen since the night of my second Moderna vaccine shot. I got the shot in my right arm.

2.26.2021 – Lymph nodes in my right arm pit is swollen, the same arm I had the COVID-19 second vaccine shot.

3.24.2021 – I have been breaking out in hives welts for the past couple of weeks after receiving the second injection. I do have to carry an Epipen with me due to angioadema. Not sure if the hives are correlated to my receiving the 2 COVID-19 vaccines?

3.30.2021 – Hives, itching, and swelling to various locations on my body for the past couple of weeks after second COVID-19 shot; injection arm, opposite arm, stomach, chest, waist, face, lips, legs, feet, arm pits. This has happened daily since the second shot.

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Back pain and Arthralgia

2.18.2021 – Chronic lower back pain appears a little worse today but may not be related.

2.19.2021 – Lower back pain. It is chronic but does feel worse then normal.

2.20.2021 – Lower back pain has been worse since the second shot. PT told me today that many of her patients are seeing older injuries flaifimg up since getting second shot.

2.22.2021 – Chronic back pain is a little worse then my base line

2.23.2021 – Chronic lower back pain probably at base line so not sure if it was ever really associated with the shot.

2.24.2021 – Chronic lower back pain slightly worse then base line

10.22.2022 – Shoulder pain. Told by doctor that it likely was SIRVA from the booster shot.

Sneezing, Nasal congestion and Chills

3.4.2021 – Severe chills one evening. Lasted several hours. Took Tylenol. Better in morning.

5.14.2022 – Sore throat and slight chest congestion

5.21.2022 – Had intense cold that is now getting better. Fatigue, cough, head congestion and sneezing. Low fever. Tested negative for COVID 4 times over last week.

10.2.2022 – Sore throat - common cold from husband - negative covid test

10.3.2022 – Sore throat and nasal congestion -negative covid test

10.4.2022 – Head congestion, sore throat, not covid

Urethritis noninfective, Prostatic disorder and Photosensitivity reaction

3.7.2021 – Mild to moderate Dizziness. Reported to PCP who advised to watch for any escalation. Phone call & discussion.

3.8.2021 – Dizziness still present. Mild to moderate. Body/head feels like I'm getting a cold.

3.9.2021 – Mild dizziness continues. Otherwise feels like impending cold.

3.10.2021 – Dizziness prevails. Usually mild, occasionally moderate or longer lasting.

3.11.2021 – Dizziness remains mild to moderate. Resumed allergy meds and aspirin. Still feels like impending cold or flu.

3.18.2021 – Swelling of hands and stiffness similar to bad arthritis flareup.Mild to moderate dizziness persists with apparent linkage to positional change or rapid movement.Body aches diminished.Head still feels like an impending cold.Messages with PCP 2x.

3.25.2021 – Arthritis got pretty bad for a few days but today is reduced. Drs said still possible immune response. Continuing to monitor and will act accordingly.

4.2.2021 – Feels like full body arthritis. Feels like impending bad cold/flu

4.3.2021 – All mild to moderate. Better than yesterday at this time.

4.4.2021 – Dizziness seems to have diminished today. Other symptoms diminished to predominantlymild

4.5.2021 – Mild occasional dizziness. New rash on back of right hand.

4.15.2021 – Rash of tiny red dots on left foot and left hand. Initially mistaken for athlete's foot but unresponsive to antifungals. Seems to be improving with corticosteroid ointment... or possibly just time... (?) In person visits with podiatrist.

7.1.2021 – Rash on left foot has returned. Possibly heat related? I have not yet seen my foot Dr about it...

9.30.2021 – Easily fatigued.

10.29.2021 – First 2 days the same dizziness as I had with 1st shot (but not 2nd) and not so far today.

10.30.2021 – No dizziness yet today...

10.31.2021 – No dizziness today!

11.1.2021 – No dizziness again today.

11.22.2021 – Mild unproductive cough.

1.24.2022 – 2 days of Sore throat, overall weakness

4.20.2022 – Fatigue seems to be getting worse. All I want to do is sleep...

4.27.2022 – Fatigue and muscle/joint aches seem to be increasing.

5.4.2022 – Ongoing fatigue and muscle aches. Attended small event on 4/23 that reported a couple of positive tests on 4/25-6. Both partner and I tested negative on 5/2. No 'new' symptoms.

7.6.2022 – Sensitivity to direct sun plus high heat and high humidity seems to be significantly higher this Spring/Summer. (I guess that is not uncommon this year...)

10.5.2022 – Ongoing fatigue. Lack of energy.

Capillary fragility, Contusion and Muscular weakness

7.30.2021 – Numbness in both feet

7.31.2021 – Dizziness, numbness and pins and needles in both feet and numbness up the calves

8.1.2021 – Numbness and tingling in both feet and up to the knees, both arms up to the elbows, brusing/broken capillaries near right knee and both ankles

8.2.2021 – Numbness in feet and legs up to the knee, pins and needles, numbness in the right hand

8.3.2021 – Numbness legs and arms, broken capillaries, dizziness

8.4.2021 – Weakness in legs, numbness legs and arms

8.6.2021 – Weakness in the legs, numbness in right arm and hand

Initial insomnia, Hyperesthesia teeth and Taste disorder

3.22.2021 – Only an ache up the neck on the side the shot was given.

4.2.2021 – Teeth sensitivity and slight change in taste.

12.3.2021 – Change in taste

12.7.2021 – Can't fall asleep even though exhausted.

12.15.2021 – Terrible Migraine, and really stiff neck (not at same time). Still having problems with taste, but expect it to clear up (had taste problems with every shot).

12.29.2021 – Stiff neck that came on the middle of the day (not when I woke up). Went away after a day or two.

Tongue blistering, Lip blister and Thirst

1.27.2021 – Extremely thirsty

1.28.2021 – Still very thirsty

2.24.2021 – Extremely painful muscle spasm in R back calf

2.28.2021 – Severe muscle spasm in left calf. Charlie horse

3.1.2021 – Muscle spasm in left calf

5.25.2021 – Major charley horses in both legs on a daily basis at night.

11.3.2021 – High blood pressure

11.6.2021 – Blisters on lips & tongue

11.7.2021 – Blisters on tongue & lips

11.8.2021 – Blisters on tongue & lip

11.22.2021 – Severe muscle spasms & severe joint pain in both legs/knees.

11.29.2021 – Severe muscle spasms in legs and feet.

Chronic fatigue syndrome, Skin sensitization and Blindness

3.9.2021 – Eyes hurt, skin hurts, balance, difficult processing

3.12.2021 – I feel my body symptoms today are from my me/cfs; i am taking medication for this illness. Allergy shot/in office

3.14.2021 – Symptoms that match my health conditions

3.22.2021 – I had head ache yesterday to today, which can be attributed to over exertion (diagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome) or even gamma guard treatment.

4.6.2021 – Skin sensitivity

4.7.2021 – Skin pain

4.14.2021 – Symptoms related to otherbillness

Spinal operation, Urinary tract infection and Brain fog

5.24.2021 – Suspected UTI

5.31.2021 – I had to go to the Walk In Clinic last Monday and they diagnosed me with a UTI. I took an antibiotic which I think has helped. I had so much fatigue and a low grade fever, which finally got better by this past Friday.

7.26.2021 – In early June, I experienced an extreme low back ache and then a sore throat and runny nose which lead to a Covid test on 6-10 which was negative. My son had an exposure at school so the doctor felt the test was important. Ongoing extreme fatigue.

4.26.2022 – I got Covid-19 in November 2021 and I had spine surgery almost 3 weeks ago.

10.17.2022 – I'm recovering from Covid. Tested positive on October 9th, 2022 I'm still dealing with brain fog and fatigue.

Chiropractic, Lyme disease and Disturbance in attention

1.30.2021 – Face flushed, light headed

2.5.2021 – Light headed

2.6.2021 – Light headed/dizzy

2.15.2021 – Brain fog, lightheaded/dizziness, sharp pains in my head and joints, tingling in my extremities, fatigue... Waiting for a call back from my physician. Chiro, holistic treatments

2.20.2021 – The vaccine appeared to bring back my neurological Lyme disease symptoms...difficulty with thought processing, brain fog, difficulty focusing, dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches,.

2.27.2021 – My neurological Lyme symptoms all resurfaced after the first Moderna vaccine. I was put on steroids by my MD and was advised not to get the second vaccine because of the severity of my symptoms. Also acupuncture and CST.

5.2.2021 – Increased tingling/numbness in my legs.

Pulmonary congestion, Blood glucose increased and Limb discomfort

1.27.2021 – I feel very warm

1.28.2021 – Dizziness.

2.17.2021 – I started feeling like I have the flu. No temp. The arm where i was vaccinated is red, itchy, and warm. This has all happened 2wks post vaccine. Lasted 2 days. Now better.

3.5.2021 – Lung congestion

3.6.2021 – Leg muscles very weak. Im dizzy, feel very weak, headache.

3.7.2021 – I have general weakness. Unable to be up without having to sit down as i feel i will pass out. No appetite nauseated.

3.8.2021 – Remain to have some weakness in my legs

3.9.2021 – Poor appetite

3.10.2021 – Decreased appetite

6.3.2021 – It seems my blood sugars are much higher since vaccination. Before vaccination, they were under control

Taste disorder, Parosmia and Contusion

3.12.2021 – Smells & taste hallucinations, itchiness all over Help at (b)(6) where i got shot

3.26.2021 – Sneezing, congestion, coughing

4.27.2021 – Sore throat, extreme fatigue

5.4.2021 – Extreme Fatigue, sleeplessness/insomonia

5.11.2021 – Tingling in feet

5.18.2021 – Really bad diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, sneezing, sore muscles & joints, bruising, itching

5.25.2021 – Fatigue, toe itching/tingling, nasal congestion, diarhea, nausea

7.13.2021 – nausea, hot flashes, diarrhea, exhaustion

10.12.2021 – vertigo, dizziness, nausea

4.13.2022 – nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, fatigue, sense of smell lacking, chest pain doctor visit at her office

Arrhythmia, Ear discomfort and Tinnitus

3.12.2021 – 2 minutes after getting the vaccine my heart rate was very fast. It was up and down for 30 minutes. But for 7 hours I was having small fluctuations. I have arrhythmia that is well managed by medication and havent had an episode like this in over 10 years.

3.13.2021 – This is day 4 after my shot

4.1.2021 – Ringing in ears

4.3.2021 – Ringing in ears constant

4.6.2021 – Constant loud ringing in ears

4.13.2021 – Ringing in ears and arrhythmia

4.20.2021 – Ringing ears, arrhythmia

4.27.2021 – Ringing in ears has on days been louder

5.11.2021 – Ears are full in addition to the ongoing tinnitus

6.29.2021 – Ongoing rash for 7 weeks. Doctors sure its from the vaccine

4.1.2022 – Full body internal vibrations. Tinnitus still 24/7 for the past 366 days

Asymptomatic COVID-19, Anxiety and Injection site swelling

1.15.2021 – Anxiety

1.18.2021 – I had mild redness and mild swelling at injection site on 1/17/21 and 1/16/21 but could not edit my response after it was submitted

1.19.2021 – Dont remember if initial questions covered this but I tested positive for COVID August 2020 (antigen test) and was asymptomatic

2.12.2021 – I tested positive (antigen test) for COVID in August 2020. I had no symptoms of COVID at that time, not two weeks before or after.

2.14.2021 – Lightheadedness

Tongue discomfort, Lip swelling and Hypoesthesia oral

2.25.2021 – Had chemical taste approx 5-20 minute after vaccine. Ive had that taste once today.

2.26.2021 – My taste seems alittle off

3.2.2021 – Sinus drainage

3.10.2021 – Swelling of both hands. I took meloxicam for 2 days. This resolved within hours after taking 1st dose. No more issues with this.

3.17.2021 – mild soreness in upper left arm when moving arm. Just started a few days ago. This is the arm I received my vaccine in. Not for sure if its related or not.

4.7.2021 – My tongue felt I burnt it drinking something hot. My lips feel puffy &tingly all day. Had none of this until after the vaccine. Had it after 1st dose but just my tongue. This time its my lips too.

4.11.2021 – Lips numbness

4.12.2021 – Left cheek & lip numbness. Dentist not sure whats causing face numbness. Started me on antibiotics to see if helps.

4.6.2022 – Sinus infection.& tingling in hand & arm of all 3 vaccines Made a dr appt

Quarantine, Laryngitis and Dysphonia

2.8.2021 – Last Tuesday, 2/2, the 8th day after the shot I got a red rash on my arm around the injection site. It was a little itchy. The rash was completely gone in 36 hours it hasnt come back

2.26.2021 – Not sure if its related but I had a small nose bleed yesterday which is not something I normally get

7.11.2022 – 6/20 woke up with Hoarseness and coughing low grade fever 1st 36 hours i took paxlovid symptoms gone 5th day tested negative 4 days later hoarse & cough returned I tested positive again I quarantined - on 7/9 rapid was neg. Fatigue on 7/9&10

10.12.2022 – I had COVID June 20. Mild case cough and Laryngitis low grade fever the first day I took paxlovid. tested negative after 6 days. I got rebound 3 days later same symptoms that lasted 8 days I got the Moderna 2nd booster yesterday Husband is a retired MD he prescribed paxlovid

Sinus headache, Neck pain and Headache

2.11.2021 – This headache starts posterior neck about 5pm daily and proceeds up over my head and settles behind frontal and maxillary sinuses. This started 24 hours after second vaccination. And is no longer accompanied by fever. It is relieved usually with 800mg Motrin and occasionally I will need Sudafed for the sinus pressure. It has been 5 days of these headaches. I can work because I work during the day but this headache is getting annoying every night.

Sunburn, Otitis media and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

2.14.2021 – Stuffy sinuses. DayQuil helped.

2.18.2021 – Slight vertigo

6.4.2021 – Extreme sinus pressure and excessive mucous.@

9.3.2021 – Have had excessive sinus drainage that led to an ear infection. Antibiotics still did not clear this up, and ENT specialist did a mouth culture. I have excessive GVR & GPC which may be causing the drainage. Im using Clacks solution to try to re Also, Ear Nose & Throat specialist after urgent care visit

10.2.2021 – Have rash on face and arms fairly certain it was caused by sunburn. In office visit

4.16.2022 – Very slight metallic taste for about 15 minutes after the injection.

4.17.2022 – Felt fatigue about 6 hours after the injection & heavy sinus pressure overnight, but much better today.

Injection site discomfort, Eye pain and Swelling

12.25.2020 – Pain behind eyes

12.28.2020 – Waking up in the morning is difficult, I'm extremely tired… And I feel nauseous. Once I get up and move around, I feel better. Not sure if that's just the morning lately or if it's related to the shot. But it's been pretty consistent.

1.1.2021 – Feels like the area where I got my shot is like a mosquito bite. I haven't felt that since I got the shot which was over a week ago.

1.25.2021 – Swelling around left side neck lymph nodes

Odynophagia, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Poor quality sleep

1.5.2021 – Last night developed odd sensation in base of throat and all day have had a new dry cough.

1.6.2021 – Slight dry cough remains but improved since yesterday. Very mild at this time.

1.7.2021 – Very slight dry cough but improving all around

1.8.2021 – Moderate pain from lymphadenopathy in right side of neck. Shot in left arm, no issues there. Started 1/7/20 around 5pm. Painful enough to require Tylenol 1000mg dosing. Throat sore with eating and swallowing. Hoping will go away as quickly as it started.

1.9.2021 – Continue with mild to moderate right lymphadenopathy pain and now pressure into right ear

11.15.2021 – Mild headache and did not sleep well last night but no specific complaints

11.28.2021 – Just the start of a cold

Myelitis, Paralysis and Muscular weakness

1.13.2021 – Hot flashes

3.19.2021 – Had Shingrex vaccine on March. 9 and have experienced lower extremity paralysis and admitted to hospital March 18 with catheter in Inserted and severe muscle pain.

2.5.2022 – I had a reaction after the second COVID shot Moderna in March 2021 after taking a Shringrex shingles vaccine 4 weeks after the 2nd COVID shot. Diagnosis was myelitis. Had full recovery following a 9 day hospital stay. Took Pfizer booster 11/2021 Rehab for several weeks following hospital

Medial tibial stress syndrome, Frequent bowel movements and Lacrimation increased

2.22.2021 – Shin splints, eyes feeling fluish

2.24.2021 – Very mild headache and some leg soreness from 10-2, then all symptoms vanished . Yesterday, I felt greet, and ha symptoms. My MD says sometimes people have symptoms that come and go for up to 3 weeks, so I have not been concerned. I have been keeping a log, to add to data base concerning side effects.

2.28.2021 – On Mon and Wed last week, for about 5 hour, 10 am to 3 pm I had mild headache, shin splints in lower legs and feeling of flush-ness in eyes. Then all symptoms vanished. On Thursday afternoon and Friday am I had series of bowel movements , 9 in all. VERY unusual! No ddiarrhea, just emptied out my intestines. Since then, no problems. Hope this is the end of it all, after a week of off symptoms

Rash pruritic, Vertigo and Migraine

4.7.2021 – Massive migraine

4.10.2021 – In week three I woke up and was dizzy as if I had vertigo. Then another day I got a severe migraine and now I have a itching rash that has spread to both legs, hips and traveling up to my stomach.

4.17.2021 – I have a rash that started during week three post vaccine. It started on right leg in a small spots. I am now in the beginning of week three and it has spread to other parts of body. I am now using a prescription steroid to control it.

6.5.2021 – I had a itching rash all over my body for about 3 1/2 weeks.

3.8.2022 – At night My arm becomes sore at the spot where I had both shots.

Rhinitis, Retching and Eye irritation

2.24.2021 – Aches & tiredness VERY MILD...no meds

3.22.2021 – 24-36 hour stomach/intestinal virus. Chills, SLIGHT headache, malaise, nausea, dry heaves, diarrhea. My wife had same. But worse, with possible fever. Neighbor family members who were at our house for small birthday celebration also contr

3.30.2021 – Post-nasal drip, productive cough on arising, itchy running eyes. CORICIDEN relieves. Most probably allergies or cold, but meds cause drowsiness.

8.29.2021 – Cold-like or allergenic symptoms about 7-10 days ago ~ 3-4 days duration. Rhinitis. Itchy, burning, watery eyes, slight sore throat. mild malaise. No fever or aches.

2.24.2022 – Mild cold orFlu-like. 2-3 days.

Eye discharge, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Painful respiration

3.12.2021 – Blood pressure us elevated

3.13.2021 – Blood pressure still is up a bit

4.2.2021 – bright light bothers my eyes

10.1.2021 – Bad allergies this year. The worst ever for me. Doctor's office visit and eye doctor too

12.2.2021 – Hurts a bit to take a deep breathe

12.18.2021 – Still tired and now a bit of vertigo. Family doctor

2.26.2022 – My allergies are worse. More congestion at night. A bit of a weeze and eyes are sticky.

5.28.2022 – Congestion in the mornings and a bit of a wheeze. It goes away after being active.

11.27.2022 – Some sinus and upper chest congestion

Restlessness, Hypersensitivity and Anxiety

5.12.2021 – I went out in the rain a few days ago and since then have has worse allergy symptoms and what feels like a cold. My throat is okay but I am blowing my nose all day and it's itchier than before. I also have a headache. Temperature is 97.4.

5.19.2021 – The form did not ask me for May 18th since I retro entered vaccine info. Yesterday I experienced a fever and headache.

5.20.2021 – I have experienced some anxiousness / restlessness for 2 days after the vaccine.

5.17.2022 – Regular cold

Premature menarche, Menstruation irregular and Respiratory tract congestion

5.25.2021 – I started menstruating the day after my vaccine, a week before normal. This happened with the first dose too but i didn't think anything of it. I'm on a daily birth control pill so i shouldn't have irregular periods.

5.24.2022 – I currently have congestion and a sore throat that started yesterday, May 23rd, and I only just got over a fever, sore throat, body aches, and congestion that started on the first of May. I've never been sick this often before.

Neuralgia, Limb discomfort and Somnolence

4.18.2021 – Cramping in hands and feet/ muscle aches

4.20.2021 – Welt on my face that took about 20 hours to subside

4.22.2021 – Still waking more groggy . I usually wake very refreshed

4.23.2021 – Still waking groggy ( I dont usually wake groggy ever)

4.24.2021 – Still waking up groggy but better every day

5.8.2021 – Too early to say

5.9.2021 – A hive on the right side of my face

5.11.2021 – Pins and needles in my legs /fatigued

5.12.2021 – Pins and needles that traveled up my legs last night

5.13.2021 – Pins and needles

5.14.2021 – Pins and needles almost gone . Took adaptagenics the pain

5.22.2021 – Hives

5.31.2021 – Nerve pain and my legs felt like they were so heavy like I worked out for 10 hours straight

6.5.2021 – Cramping in feet

6.19.2021 – Legs continue to feel very heavy