Their Stories

Edema peripheral, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

6.3.2021 – Pain near my rightside collar bone

12.14.2021 – My arm pit is extremely painful & swollen

12.15.2021 – Lymph nodes in collarbone & armpit on injection side are swollen and painful

12.16.2021 – Armpit lymph node & collar bone lymph node on right side (same side as injection) are swollen & painful

12.17.2021 – Pain in armpit lymph nodes &collarbone lymph nodes

12.18.2021 – Pain in arm pit lymph nodes & collar bone lymph nodes

1.15.2022 – Fever chills body aches

1.22.2022 – Positive for covid

Musculoskeletal pain, Back pain and Myalgia

2.6.2021 – I received my injection in my left arm. When I stand up or walk I have severe pain just above my left buttock, slightly below my waistline. Plan subsides when I sit down. Tylenol does not help, but Motrin helps a little. Ive had this pain since Wednesday, the day after my injection.

2.7.2021 – The muscle pain in my lower back and upper buttock area comes and goes. Rarely hurts when Im sitting down.

2.16.2021 – Muscle pain above left knee.

3.23.2021 – Severe lower back and muscle pain on right side.

8.24.2021 – Aches and periodic pain.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Painful respiration and Dyspnea exertional

2.15.2021 – Little lightheaded yesterday. Achey neck area

2.16.2021 – Felt nausea for about 1/2 hour this morning ...nothing bad

3.14.2021 – 0 energy

3.15.2021 – If I take a deep breathe my chest would hurt. .. but its doing better as the day goes on.

3.27.2021 – I feel a heaviness in my chest once in awhile... It could be allergies, not sure. I did call my Dr . He said I should go to the ER but I waited and it did get a little better....

6.14.2021 – A little out of breath when walking up a hill and I never felt that until I got the shot

4.25.2022 – Swimming in my moms pool I felt out of breath after 1 lap I never felt that way before. Taking a deep breath my chest felt strange.

5.3.2022 – Swimming in a pool I was tired a lot sooner than usual.

9.19.2022 – Tired ? sometimes a shortness of breathe walking up hill

Feeling of body temperature change, Ear discomfort and Sinus disorder

12.29.2020 – Yesterday evening it felt like my left ear was clogged and needed to pop like after flying. It was the same side that I had shot on. I know others who had vaccine who also experienced the same thing. Is that a normal side effect?

12.30.2020 – Hot and cold but no fever, shortness of breath

1.27.2021 – I had excruciating pain In my head yesterday with high fever of 100.1. Not having as much problems today except for sinus issues.

Gastrointestinal inflammation, Blindness and Nervousness

4.11.2021 – Cough & congestion

4.13.2021 – My rash near the injection site is warm and surprisingly firm. Not hard, just firm like Im flexing the muscle.

4.24.2021 – Nausea is back, headache, sensitive to temperature, shaky feeling in stomach, some moments of loss of vision like I might faint

5.1.2021 – Fatigue, weakness, abdominal pain and light vibrations in abdominal area, GI inflammation, lightheadedness, headache (moderate today). Symptoms seem to be waning last 2 days, but were quite strong for the 4 to 5 days before that.

5.10.2021 – Acid reflux and fatigue have worsened, headache is milder again and a little of my energy is coming back.

5.22.2021 – Extreme fatigue today, lungs feel weak although my peak flow is still in a good range, tickle in my throat, cough

10.10.2021 – Doctor has diagnosed as possible post-Covid symptoms from COVID May 2020. Continued symptoms: extreme fatigue, cough, some shortness of breath, some tastes still off. New symptoms: issues with spatial awareness, possibly minor balance issues

10.22.2022 – Asthma- this may be related to the weather rather than the vaccine.

10.27.2022 – Headache, congestion, throat dryness

Endocrine disorder, Graves' disease and Thrombosis

4.13.2021 – I have pain under my arm on my lower arm pit

4.14.2021 – Painful lump forming under arm of injection site. My endocrinologist said it was my lymph nodes

4.21.2021 – My period started two weeks early and was super heavy, way heavier than it normally is. It was also extra clotty

5.28.2021 – Just pukey. I have graves disease and some other endocrine issues.

11.12.2021 – Lots of super watery diarrhea

5.12.2022 – Awful joint pain. I often get stuck hunched over after sitting for less than thirty minutes.

Skin disorder, Skin irritation and Acne

5.10.2021 – One swollen neck lymph node, swollen face skin/rash, started May 6

5.11.2021 – neck lymph node (injection side) remains swollen, significant swelling of acne/eruption on cheek and nose, primarily any place where it was swollen and my touching it broke the skin in any way.

5.12.2021 – injection-side neck lymph node still swollen, any area on that side of my cheek/nose gets super swollen when there's a nick, zit or any friction. Managing with ibuprofen.

5.13.2021 – lymph node still swollen, over-responding to acne/irritants in my cheek and nose

5.14.2021 – swollen lymph node seems to be reducing, skin on face less swollen and reactive

5.15.2021 – slightly swollen lymph node but better than last week. I also realized I think my allergies are worse since vaccination

5.23.2021 – Blocked sinuses/sinus headache, but I also spent a couple hours at Sherman Island in the water before it started.

6.13.2021 – The left (vaccine) side or my nose swelled up again and became very reactive with splitting skin, left neck lymph node has been swollen. Started about a week ago. Same thing happened 3 weeks after first dose. This time started 5 weeks after second do

Pharyngitis, Cellulitis and Muscle tightness

9.10.2021 – Chest discomfort

9.14.2021 – Taste buds not the same

9.15.2021 – Cramping in arm, fingers, legs, feet and toes

9.29.2021 – Cramps in finger of arm with shot

9.30.2021 – Cramping

10.13.2021 – Joint problems (hurting). Muscles tight in neck abd shoulders

11.3.2021 – Scratchy throat, cough, muscle and joint pains, sor throat

12.29.2021 – Cough and chest pain

3.30.2022 – Upper back and chest pain and congestion

10.1.2022 – Health Exhaustion, Facial Cellulitus (fever 103) and Upper Respiratory Infection (unspecified) with shortness of breath and pharyngitis

Pulmonary hypertension, Cardiac failure congestive and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2.27.2021 – Pain from injection site to fingers.

3.26.2021 – Ive had several episode of pulmonary embolism in past year and have developed pulmonary hypertension and rt heart enlargement. Wear oxygen and SOB on exertion recently

4.9.2021 – I have been diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension due to pulmonary embolisms I am sob and wearing o2.

5.28.2021 – Pulmonary hypertension and heart failure from 2 pulmonary embolismsWhich I survived.

8.27.2021 – Sob due to chf and COPD acquired from pulmonary emboli not related to covid

Lung disorder, Sinus headache and Upper-airway cough syndrome

9.27.2021 – Tested positive for COVID-19. Negligible symptoms, really only noticeable in hindsight. No-one I can into contact with prior to the positive result tested positive.

3.28.2022 – Flu symptoms, tested positive for COVID-19

8.25.2022 – Bronchitis, possible pneumonia, lingered for 2-3 weeks. Did two at-home COVID tests, both negative, but not convinced it wasn't COVID (a third time). Might be suffering form long COVID.

10.23.2022 – nasal congestion

11.30.2022 – Cold or flu, not serious. Nasal congestion, sinus headache, lungs affected (asthma playing up), coughing.

Seasonal allergy, Lethargy and Injection site warmth

3.28.2021 – No

4.2.2021 – Allergies to pollen, paint and dustno aches/pains related to the vaccine.

4.24.2021 – There is a mild soreness at the injection site, but otherwise pain free.

4.25.2021 – Slight soreness & warmth at the injection site, (same as when I get a flu shot), but no other issues.

5.28.2021 – Sore throat--allergy. Went to urgent care to be sure it was nothing more.

1.25.2022 – Allergy to Star Gazer Lillies. Had congestion in my sinuses, sore throat, headache. After a few days still felt lethargic and congested. Got Co-Vid test that proved "inconclusive." Never had a fever or chest pain. Co-Vid test (drive through)

Dry skin, Dysmenorrhea and Sleep disorder

5.1.2021 – Having menstrual type cramps

5.3.2021 – Severe menstrual cramps on my right side

5.4.2021 – Still having severe menstrual cramps off and on right hip

5.5.2021 – Light headed -mild

5.13.2021 – Tuesday I had menstrual cramping on my left heip side

5.27.2021 – Getting mild body aches 2-3 days a week and 1-2days of diarrhea

6.13.2021 – The last 3 days I have had dry itching feels like an allergic reaction to various parts of dkin, its difficult to sleep sometimes because of itching disruptions to my sleep snd still get mild body aches a few days a week, it does make me feel tir

Feeling hot, Erythema and Myalgia

1.29.2021 – My face/cheeks turned red and were hot feeling & to the touch

1.30.2021 – Just to explain, the muscle pain in my arm was a killer today as was the headache I woke up with.. Please don't call me to discuss anything. I took the vaccine against my hubby's wishes & he may be nearby if you call. Email or text me if you need.

3.1.2021 – Dizziness....like an airhead feeling. Not spinning feeling.

3.2.2021 – Dizziness.... Airhead feeling!

3.3.2021 – Little dizzy air head feeling. Not as bad as past few days.

Cyst, Dry mouth and Pneumonia

1.5.2021 – Dry mouth, heart palpitations

1.8.2021 – I didn't have a rash just itching all over my face, head and chest with flushing for a day.

1.9.2021 – Since my injection I've noticed cyst -like pain and period like cramping in my pelvic area and back. Everything checks out ok I just seem extra crampy. Also, the pain from the injection site radiates up through the top of my shoulder into my neck and causes it to stiffen some. I can still work but it is painful.

1.10.2021 – I feel anemic

1.19.2021 – I had mild pneumonia

Cyanosis, Swelling and Abdominal discomfort

12.25.2020 – I did take Tylenol the first two days for arm pain and a little achy.

2.17.2021 – Fatigue mild chills

10.2.2021 – Congestion

10.5.2021 – Odd bruising of a single digit on my left hand.

10.7.2021 – Blue finger has resolved. I did take photos when it appeared a few days after the vaccine.

6.16.2022 – Severe back pain

8.18.2022 – GI discomfort / headache Plan to see him next week

12.26.2022 – I've had submandibular swelling in two occasions within the last year. I will be seeing an ENT to determine the cause. Upcoming outpatient app. Previous appt found nothing unusual.

Neuralgia, Head discomfort and Pain in jaw

3.16.2021 – Got it on Saturday afternoon. Early morning Sunday I felt mild achy knees, and bit feverish - temperature was 97ish

3.19.2021 – I have hypertension problem. Not sure if its the vaccine but my pressure is high. Head feeling stiff with ears warming up. Used to it, could be just work and daily stress.

3.27.2021 – Headache, more like stuffed headache, dizziness. Pressure is normal but head feels icky. This is after 2 weeks of initial vaccination. Not sure if its related but its coincidentally happening after few days of initial shot.

4.3.2021 – Left side head has a stiffening feeling since past week. Now left side throat or under the jaw aches, feels warm internally, feels like little swollen as well.

4.27.2021 – Left headache at back radiating around ears and jaw and neck, nausea

5.2.2021 – Left head, jaw, neck and throat ache. Its persistent.

5.9.2021 – Left head and neck pains internally

5.16.2021 – Left head neck and throat ache internally consistently after few days of second shot. Doc says it could be related to nerves but coincidentally it has been there since then.

Blood immunoglobulin M increased, Blood immunoglobulin G increased and Lyme disease

5.4.2021 – Migraine and dizziness. Dizzy since 4/20 (first shot) and migraine since 4/25. Has not improved even with medicine and two healthcare visits for additional medicine.

5.11.2021 – Migraine with dizziness has not stopped.

5.25.2021 – My migraine and vertigo have returned.

6.1.2021 – Migraine has retuned and cannot be broken with typical meds. Currently on day 8. I had a three week migraine following the second shot, with about a week of a break.

7.22.2021 – Lyme disease diagnosis

10.19.2021 – EBV and CMV positive IGG and IGM antibodies, Lyme negative (positive in June). Overall health improving significantly, but not back to pre-vaccine health.

Fear, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Arthritis

1.29.2021 – I had bloodwork this week and i am showing a low white blood count. Additional blood work has been done to find cause. Waiting results.

2.5.2021 – Constant neck pain, struggling to turn my head. Increased joint discomfort in other areas, lower back, knees, and hands, but neck is bad! Fearing second injection and dont know if its related. Please advice. Xrays ordered

5.14.2021 – Arthristis diagnosis and treatment A lot of bloodwork. Multiple appointments. In person and virtual, x rays and mri

2.12.2022 – Worsening arthritis- hands especially

Skin burning sensation, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Dysphonia

3.3.2021 – Feeling very hot but no fever, followed by feeling chilled. On with a fleece, then off with it a few minutes later.

3.9.2021 – No appetite. Excessive sweating. Skin felt like it was burning, mostly on legs and feet.

3.28.2021 – Diarrhea for 2 days now and some stomach pain.

4.12.2021 – Nausea, diarrhea, high blood pressure, pain in right side under ribs.

5.12.2022 – Fever, fatigue chills, body aches and sore arm after 2nd booster received.

10.9.2022 – Pain in the outer part of my right ear.

10.25.2022 – I tested positive for Covid. Chills, aches, loose stomach, headache, fatugue, sore throat.

11.10.2022 – Congestion, hoarse voice and nausea.

11.16.2022 – Diarrhea.

Sputum discolored, Conjunctivitis and Sinus pain

3.31.2021 – After disappearance of initial redness and swelling at injection site, which apparently resolved, a wider more diffuse redness and warmness on injection arm occurred a little more than one week after injection. This resolved several days later.

4.13.2021 – Lack of concentration.

8.11.2022 – I forgot to mention that I had mild headache after the injection yesterday.

11.9.2022 – Sore throat, swollen glands, headache, sinus pain, productive cough, green, gray sputum, heavy chest, conjunctivitis, loss of energy, foggy brain.

Throat clearing, Delivery and Head discomfort

5.27.2021 – Light coughing/clearing throat a lot (could be seasonal allergies related), occasional headache

10.29.2021 – Nerve discomfort in arms and legs. Developed toward end of my pregnancy (end of July/early August). Gave birth late September; I'm now seeing a PT to work through this discomfort.

2.18.2022 – Runny nose, fatigue, headache, cough, sore throat

5.18.2022 – I tested positive for covid. Symptoms include: congestion, runny nose, headache, head pressure, cough, sore throat, foggy brain, fatigue, sore muscles

Injection site reaction, Urticaria and Injection site pruritus

2.27.2021 – I got a new red welt that was itchy at the injection site on day 9 after injection. With benadryl went away in 24 hours. Not too bothersome, but appeared out of no where.

3.14.2021 – Small and,painful lump in the lymph node above my collarbone

3.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node abive my collarbone on side of shot. Painful to touch.

9.11.2021 – Swollen lymphnode on the side of my neck. On the same side as where the shots were adminisyered. Had ultrasound and determined to be benign. In person primary doctor visit

Uterine mass, Salpingectomy and Cesarean section

4.9.2021 – Some moderate pain that comes and goes at my neck to the side of the shot which is left. I forgot to tell before but it started 45 minutes after the shot. Pain is kind of intermittent it doesn't hurt all the time and is mild but tender if I touch the site when it hurts.

4.30.2021 – Pain and tenderness at my left armpit as if swollen inside and left shoulder towards the neck. The pain doesn't go away with acetaminophen pills.

10.30.2021 – A somewhat painful little lump at my left armpit that I've been told is a swollen nodule because of the vaccine. Happened when I got the 2nd dose but this time it doesn't hurt as much and is smaller.

4.28.2022 – On March 1st I had a Total Hysterectomy with a C-section where the surgeon removed both fallopian tubes & also another mass that was growing close to my uterus. Pathology results came negative. Today my daughter's home antigen test is positive.

Fungal foot infection, Spinal pain and Neuralgia

3.19.2021 – Reactivation of mild pain in my left hand wrist hip elbow shoulder and spine, from an injury I had a week ago that had been feeling better

4.1.2021 – Fatigue, brain fog

4.8.2021 – A brief cold

4.15.2021 – Fatigue

4.29.2021 – Ongoing round red itchy patches on the tops of my feet and hands starting around the time of first vaccination shot. Off and on need to put my head down or eat more stimulating foods like sugar and caffeine to get anything done. Increasing sinusitis

6.17.2021 – Big round red patches (fungal) On the tops of my feet and smaller itchy areas on the backs of my hands, for many weeks now.(started between my two vaccine doses.)Also nerve pain in my neck shoulder upper arm elbow lower arm and top of left hand

9.16.2021 – My skin very frequently has itchy patches on the tops of feet and hands. Doctor visit

3.19.2022 – Atrial fibrillation. And,like after my original covid shots, skin patches that were extremely itchy on my hands and feet and occasionally other places. Once again, these lasted chronically almost 4 months,coming and going in different places. Appointments with primary care doc and cardiologist and ongoing diagnostic tests

Skin tightness, Abdominal distension and Injection site pruritus

1.17.2021 – No symptons that are abnormal.

1.18.2021 – No symptoms that aren't abnormal for my compromised gut.

1.21.2021 – Nothing abnormal

1.29.2021 – The injection site itches.

2.11.2021 – Nothing abnormal.

2.12.2021 – The nausea is more than my regular Promethazine can deal with, but might come from the Tylenol I am taking for pain.

3.4.2021 – Stomach seems to stay fuller longer. This may be caused by my compromised gut.

5.13.2021 – The skin area on my legs is numb from the waist down. The area over my cest was numb for a few days also, but that went away. I saw my doctor. He checked my heart function, but couldn't find anything. My legs feel like i am wearing compression socks.

Glaucoma, Skin ulcer and Hernia

3.2.2021 – Back problems. Extreme fatigue. Low-grade nightly fever. My GP

3.25.2021 – Fever 102.1 F from 3/20 to 3/22/21

4.2.2021 – Nightly fever 100.0 F, shortness of breath, headaches, excessive fatigue, balance problems. I am unable to do much other than shower daily and eat a simple meal. Lost 12 lbs in past 3 weeks.

4.16.2021 – Glaucoma has gotten worse. Need laser surgery.Continue to have: nightly fevers 99.7-100.0F, balance problems, shortness of breath Eye doctor office visit

10.28.2021 – Fever 102 degrees, breathing difficulties, brain fog My GP

11.1.2021 – Diagnosed with 2 hernias

8.7.2022 – 6 weeks ago my long Covid symptoms significantly decreased (shortness of breath, brain fog, fevers, fatigue, swollen ankles). About a week ago some returned, especially breathing problems, extremely swollen ankles).

11.6.2022 – Swollen feet with red spots & sores. Suspect rheumatoid arthritis flare Also, Side effects from Covid variant vaccination 10/26/23

Dyspnea exertional, Dysmenorrhea and Disturbance in attention

3.31.2021 – Red face (flushing)

4.1.2021 – Flushed, hot face

4.14.2021 – Shortness of breath when doing common activities like walking up the stairs, vacuuming or walking to the mailbox. I have very well controlled asthma (exercise induced) & rarely need to use my inhaler. I'm having to use it a couple times a day now.

4.27.2021 – Unable to concentrate. Spacey head.

5.17.2021 – Headaches, fatigue

5.31.2021 – Heavier periods and painful cramps.

6.7.2021 – Shortness of breath, painful menstrual cramps, fatigue

Ecchymosis, Skin warm and Contusion

2.18.2021 – I have had a bruise on my leg lower leg thats a little swollen since I had the 1st shot that hasnt subsided. Its tender to touch and have a notable slight ecchymosis. Not sure if its related but wanted to report just in case.

3.12.2021 – Been noticing that Im bruising easily. Not sure if its a side effect but would it to be noted.

4.13.2021 – Redness of skin on chest, face and upper arms. Hot to touch, temp on chest was 101. Lasted for 1/2 day

Dermatitis contact, Menstrual disorder and Menstruation irregular

4.27.2021 – Chills, diarrhea, headache

5.17.2021 – Period started about 2 weeks early

5.25.2021 – Irregular period

6.1.2021 – It is probably not related, but I developed a severe case of poison ivy last week. Have it across legs and stomach. Doctor prescribed prednisone which i have been taking for 7 days now.

6.8.2021 – Got contact dermititus/ rash from what doctoe thinks may be poion ivy. Got infected during/after first round of steroids.

11.11.2021 – Some seasonal allergies

Blister, Conjunctivitis and Thirst

2.25.2021 – pain in neck on side where shot was given

3.18.2021 – Sore neck; increased thirst

3.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit

3.20.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes left armpit

3.23.2021 – still swollen lymph nodes left arm pit, but mostly gone

6.17.2021 – Probably unrelated but I noticed itching/blistered place on upper arm. Probably a bug bite, but since it appears to be right near vaccination site, I mention it in case it could be related.

10.21.2021 – swollen lymph nodes, left arm, lasted about 5 days

4.12.2022 – Sore arm and fatigue day after I got the vaccine

10.4.2022 – Sore throat, study head, fatigue

10.14.2022 – severe cold. sore throat, congestion, fatigue, cough, fever, conjunctivitis, blocked ear. Not Covid (7 negative tests) or flu (1 negative test)