Their Stories

Blood insulin increased, Spinal pain and Diabetes mellitus

12.28.2020 – Blood glucose won't come down from the 300's regardless the amount of insulin I inject

12.29.2020 – Elevated blood glucose without ketones, I'm currently giving 150% of my normal insulin dose

1.14.2021 – Elevated blood glucose

1.15.2021 – Elevated blood sugars/insulin resistance (Type 1 diabetes with CGM)

1.17.2021 – Same as the first dose, had elevated blood sugars for 5 days after and required double my normal dosing to keep it below 200.

2.11.2021 – Extreme fatigue

4.15.2021 – Worsening Cough, runny nose, body aches, fatigue

7.13.2021 – Increasing shortness of breath/wheezing, tearing pain substeral and along my thoracic spine, all over body aches

1.14.2022 – Diagnosed with Covid on Oct 4, 2021

Osteoarthritis, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Nephrolithiasis

3.19.2021 – Dizziness

3.20.2021 – Swollen arm, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand.

4.2.2021 – Stabbibg, sharp pain undwr left breast. ER visit, but found nothing with heart.

4.16.2021 – There is something growing in my neck. I'm getting ultrasounds to see what is happening. Dr. Appointment with PCP.

5.11.2021 – Muscular pain in the upper left arm near the injection sight. I don't know if it is just a coincidence. It is painful to use the arm.

7.17.2021 – UTI, great acceleration in osteoarthritis pain, kidney function worse, worse cholesterol-starting a statin, afib with tachycardia, kidney stones.

4.17.2022 – More atrial fibrillation problems. Doctor visits, med change.

Thyroiditis, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Hyperhidrosis

3.26.2021 – Intermittent sharp pain like needles sticking in my right arm, right rib cage.

4.10.2021 – Perspiring profusely. The worst of the side effect happened around 4am this morning after feeling so good after getting the vaccine. The worst part was from just before 4am unit 5 am. Then dizziness started to ease up.and the sweating started to ease up as well. Continue to have intermittent waves of nausea and my stomach is rumbling.. Minimum soreness in my arm from the short.

4.11.2021 – Slight nausea this morning but also non existent at this time. Also, tiredness has decreased tremendously

4.12.2021 – When I woke up this morning I though I was okay then the nausea returned.

4.14.2021 – Slight headache, may be pollen related?

7.11.2021 – I was diagnosed with Thyroiditis out of the blue. I had been getting yearly Thyroid scans for the last few years because of a small nodule.The scans were always very clean no changes. This year Thyroiditis. Biopsy was done, results was nonconclusive.

Panic attack, Quarantine and Dyspnea exertional

12.31.2020 – Pain is not limiting with ibuprofen. But was really bad last night.

1.2.2021 – Had headache each evening. Forgot to click it.

1.3.2021 – Congestuon and cough

1.4.2021 – Comgestion, cough, sneezing

1.5.2021 – I tested positive today. Rapid test. Drive thru covid test.

1.6.2021 – #NAME?

1.13.2021 – I have had covid. First day out of quaratine. Weak, chest hurting.

1.27.2021 – Sob, headache, fatigue

8.3.2021 – SOB even qith talking at times. Definitly qith activity. Had panic attack one night laying in bed bc could not get air. Think related to having covid

2.2.2022 – Allergies, headache. Doc said i covid toes.

Injection site discomfort, Feeling cold and Hypoesthesia

1.12.2021 – Left arm sore at injection site

1.14.2021 – Left shoulder slightly sore yesterday. Good today

2.2.2021 – Left arm cool feeling and tingly on injection arm

2.4.2021 – Joint pain in neck and low back

3.2.2021 – I have been having on and off a little numbness and tingling in my hands and feet the past couple of weeks. They were worse last week than this week. Very mild this week and not as frequent

5.4.2021 – Numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. But this has been happening 2 weeks post vaccine. Increased in intensity saw my doctor this week. Ordered cervical MRI and nerve conduction studies not sure if related to vaccine or coincidence in timing.

2.2.2022 – Covid-19 positive on 1/14/22

Myasthenia gravis, Aphasia and Herpes zoster

2.5.2021 – Two days ago, and not since receiving the vaccine 2 weeks ago, my arm started to hurt near the injection site. It was an intermittent, dull pain. It last only the day and no longer.

2.19.2021 – Jaw is fatigued (I suffer from Myasthenia Gravis, an neuromuscular autoimmune disease)

2.26.2021 – I am having jaw fatigue and difficulty talking due to an autoimmune disease I have called MuSK Myasthenia Gravis

3.5.2021 – 1st dose of vaccine was in right arm on Jan 22. 2nd dose was in left arm on Feb 19. Right arm still occasionally hurts at injection site and sometimes it is a dull ache in tgat arm. Left arm has no such pain.

3.19.2021 – I have MuSK Myasthenia Gravis, and i am experiencing increased symptoms of jaw fatigue and neck fatigue today, which likely is not related to a vaccine.

8.20.2021 – New health condition: developed shingles first week of Aug 2021, not related to Covid

Rash macular, Atrial fibrillation and Joint swelling

2.15.2021 – Swollen nickel sized spots on inside each elbow.

2.16.2021 – Small swelling inside both elbows

2.17.2021 – Swelling in lymph nodes inside each elbow

2.19.2021 – Went into hospital on 2/17 with severe a fib Dont hone if connected with vaccine.

2.22.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes inside both elbows. Atrial fibrillation severe for two nights in hospital. A fib

5.13.2022 – None

5.14.2022 – No

6.9.2022 – On 6/6/2022 I tested positive for COVID and flu a. It's like a severe cold, but worse. Telephone.

6.16.2022 – Sore throat

6.23.2022 – Just recovering from COVID,still positive for flu-a. Still have a sore throat. Still lethargic.

8.11.2022 – I have a reoccurring sore throat sand postnatal drip. I had COVID and flu in June I've had two rounds of antibiotics. Office visit three times.

Patient isolation, Eye pruritus and Wheezing

3.31.2021 – Immediately after my first shot I had soreness in my arm. I iced it and later took a nap. I am filling this out 3/31; my vaccination was 3/27.

4.3.2021 – Likely unrelated to the vaccine. 5 mile walk, over 60, and hyper mobile. Mild.

4.18.2021 – I have Ehlers Danlos so the joint pain is no different than usual for me. I include it because it exists.

4.21.2021 – I missed yesterdays check. I felt fine then too.

4.22.2021 – Pollen is out so some eye itching.

4.24.2021 – Likely the pollen all the cars are covered in green.

5.29.2021 – Pine allergy or mild cold. No fever. Post nasal drip.

7.4.2022 – Got exposed to covid June 2 and had a bout with it - started in my throat and had some wheezing - got paxlovid and isolated - no one else got it from me. I have no lingering issues.

Injection site indentation, Weight decreased and Injection site discoloration

5.13.2021 – Sputum ,dry throat , sneezing, runny nose

5.14.2021 – Cough , sputum, Runny nose

5.15.2021 – Cough , Sputum , runny nose

5.16.2021 – Cough , sputum,

5.17.2021 – Cough , Sputum

5.18.2021 – Cough, sputum

6.4.2021 – Cough

6.15.2021 – Redness at shot area , Diarrhea , joint pain

6.24.2021 – The shot area is still red Headache

6.30.2021 – The injection area turned from red to be black in an irregular shape

7.7.2021 – The skin colour of the shot area has become darker with irregular shape

7.14.2021 – Irregular shape of darkness at shot area Semi Continuous Severe headache

8.31.2021 – Headache in Continuous way with fever and dizziness some times. The shot area is still marked in dark colour

12.1.2021 – The first shot surrounding area is still dark , I lost weight also I have diarrhea most of the time plus joints pain and headache

Body temperature fluctuation, Impaired work ability and Brain fog

3.26.2021 – Fatigue seems to be worsening

4.2.2021 – Im so tired Im getting nothing done. Need to rest and sleep more than usual

4.23.2021 – The fatigue, brain fog, and headaches continue. Difficult to get work done due to lack of energy. Is this due to the vaccinations? I dont know. Antibody test say antibody count >2300.

6.11.2021 – Extreme fatigue, being treated. Fluctuations in temperature between 95 and 99 degrees. Chiropractice adjustments, treatments, and nutritional supplements. Could not get an appointment with an MD, maybe in December.

9.11.2021 – Persistent fatigue

Temperature regulation disorder, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Body temperature increased

4.24.2021 – I felt fine this morning, but by early afternoon was exhausted and nauseous, something Ive not previously experienced. I had to return home and to bed due to the extreme tiredness.

5.12.2021 – Injection site was achy one day.

10.21.2021 – Earlier this week I was having trouble regulating body temperature. Not feverish, and not really ill, but also not well. Temperature often about a degree above normal. This has happened twice, both late in the day, so may be simply over-tiredness?

9.19.2022 – Tiredness, more so than usual.

12.17.2022 – Pain at injection site lasted 3-4 days; fever was only 36 hours this time.

Pneumonitis, Skin tightness and Swelling

3.15.2021 – Slight fever for the past two days in the evenings

4.3.2021 – Feeling slightly dizzy

5.7.2021 – Pain and swelling left leg. Having inflammation in both lungs and cramping on right side of head and upper right back

7.2.2021 – Headaches and chest pains and difficulty breathing pain to upper back

10.1.2021 – Continue having trouble breathing pain in my upper back Regular doctor visit

10.27.2021 – Upper back pain to waist. Tightness like if swollen in the inside. Started with a slight fever night before

11.10.2021 – Dizzy spells shortness of breath and pain to left arm. Tightness of chest

1.5.2022 – Fever cough congestion diarrhea nausea runny nose achy body bad headache

Stress, Blepharospasm and Sleep disorder

3.30.2021 – mild, momentary lightheadedness and eye vibrating

4.26.2021 – I feel like I'm fighting off a cold.

5.12.2021 – Headache. Aspirin doesn't help. Not digesting food very well at night which interferes with sleep.I'm under an inordinate amount of stress.

9.29.2021 – My legs and feet hurt often.I get a small weird recurring rash on one cheek.

3.29.2022 – A head cold with a long build up over weeks, then lasted 5 days. Lots of sneezing & mask drip, headache every day upon waking that faded somewhat during the day.

Pulmonary pain, Rash erythematous and Pruritus

2.23.2021 – Covid arm. Rash was first noticed 02/19/2021. This was 13 days after vaccine received. Red rash with definite border. Approx 3 wide and 4 long. Very mild itching along border. No pain. Fading gradually. No fever.

3.20.2021 – Pain in lungs. A bit of trouble breathing.

10.26.2021 – Had booster Friday. Fever, chills, headache Sat and Sun. Headache persisted into Mon. Today (Tues.) much better.

10.29.2021 – Survey sent too late. I had fever, chills, headache most of last week. Fine now.

Pancreatic failure, Hyperthyroidism and Cholecystectomy

3.19.2021 – My eyes were burning yesterday.

3.20.2021 – Loss of appetite... Food tasted bland

3.21.2021 – Loss of appetite, center of tongue is numb

4.29.2021 – I've been having issues taking deep breaths... My lungs feel heavy. I don't know if it's related to the vaccine... But my family is still very strict about quarantine, so I don't see how I'd catch a bug from someone else.

6.17.2021 – Have started taking a beta blocker & a water pill. My thyroid also switched from hypo to hyper.Experiencing swelling in my hands & feet for the first time.

9.16.2021 – Swelling in hands and feet. Started taking a diuretic. Taking a beta blocker. Thyroid meds had to be adjusted.

10.22.2022 – Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Gallbladder Removal

Salivary hyposecretion, Grip strength decreased and Oral pruritus

6.1.2021 – My middle joint finger stuck occasionally causing discomfort and pain in the joint.

12.11.2021 – Rash

1.10.2022 – I reported my middle finger on my left hand after my second Maderna shot. Now it's right hand index middle and the other finger n Ct to my pinky. The joints are hurting so bad I can't grip anything. Now it's both hands 4 fingers total. I'm concerned.

1.17.2022 – My joints in my fingers hurts and stiffens overtime

4.28.2022 – No

5.13.2022 – My throat start itching and my mouth had no saliva Couldn't breathe I had to be drinking a lot of fluids

6.8.2022 – Heart racing

Tinnitus and Insomnia

2.6.2021 – Tinnitus - started yesterday afternoon - new for me

2.7.2021 – Tinnitus

2.8.2021 – Tinnitus continues - no improvement

2.9.2021 – Tinnitus - no change - moderate

2.10.2021 – Tinnitus - worse today

2.11.2021 – Tinnitus continues

2.12.2021 – Tinnitus - unchanged - makes sleep difficult in quiet setting

2.26.2021 – Tinnitus still present. Has not stopped since onset a few hours after 2nd shot. Hard to fall asleep

3.19.2021 – Ears have not stopped ringing since 2nd shot. Difficult to fall asleep unless there is noise in the room. Not something i have ever had before.

Enteritis, Cerebral hemorrhage and Synovial cyst

2.3.2021 – Yesterday after I filled out the form I had joint pains and muscle aches but ok today

2.8.2021 – No

5.3.2021 – I had a complete hysterectomy. But no covid

8.2.2021 – Full hysterectomy, Bakers cyst, need a knee replacement

10.24.2021 – I had soreness when At the site when I got the shot but not now.

5.16.2022 – Sinusitis but no fever. I am congested like a head cold.

7.18.2022 – The other day Fri I was very father and I went to bed. I thought I had Covid. On Sunday I took the test and it was negative.

10.1.2022 – Viral gastroenteritis enteritis and urinary tract infection

Limb mass, Breast mass and Skin burning sensation

1.26.2021 – Had the headache before taking shot

2.22.2021 – Strange numbing sensation on left side of face

2.23.2021 – Last night had irregular hearbeat & lower than usual blood pressure

2.27.2021 – Out of sorts feeling, feels like a migraine getting ready to start

5.26.2021 – bacterial sinus infection

10.31.2021 – Under arm pain in same arm as injection

11.1.2021 – Very enlarged armpit with pain in injected arm

11.2.2021 – Large lump under vaccinated arm & into breast, reducing in size & pain

11.3.2021 – Lump & some pain under vaccinated arm , it is getting smaller & pain has reduced

11.4.2021 – Lump still under injection site arm

11.5.2021 – Still have a lump in armpit under injection site arm (reducing in size)

11.12.2021 – On same side as injection-Swollen lymph nodes in neck & elbow bend, burning skin sensation on same arm & back of neck, still have swollen armpit (not as big as before) some pain in pit & breast area

1.30.2022 – I have the same lump under my armpit, near breast & in the bend of my elbow that came after the booster shot.It is not as large, but is painful at times.

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Insomnia and Nausea

1.22.2021 – Very Slight tickle in throat

2.25.2021 – About 8 hrs after I got the vaccine I ran a fever of 101, chills, headache, nausea. Didnt sleep that night. When I woke up ( tues, Feb 23) had the same symptoms with fatigue. I took Tylenol xtra strength which helped somewhat. Tylenol brought my fever to 100. I went to bed, slept the night and on Wednesday morning Feb 24. Felt better. No fever, just very fatigued. Today is Thursday Feb 25th and Im completely better.

10.27.2021 – Felt body aches 8 hrs and the next day, Oct 26. Tylenol helped

Hunger, Pollakiuria and Thirst

3.23.2021 – Not yet. So far so good.

3.25.2021 – LOTS of swelling & hotness in my ankles & feet last night.

4.17.2021 – My ankles swelled up last night.

5.4.2021 – Hot tingling feet, numbness in my hands & fingertips, dizziness, dry mouth, excessive thirst, frequent urination.

7.13.2021 – I believe all the various symptoms I am experiencing indicate the onset of diabetes. Frequent urination, unquenchable thirst, dizziness, frequent hunger, fatigue, numbness in hands, feet & occasionally face.

Injection site discomfort, Ear discomfort and Dyspepsia

3.25.2021 – No

4.16.2021 – Mildly user digestion but no nausea or vomiting

4.17.2021 – Swelling and discomfort in armpit of the arm where I received the injection

4.18.2021 – Continued swelling around left armpit, same or slightly less than yesterday

4.19.2021 – Swelling in armpit is going down

4.21.2021 – Swelling in armpit is almost gone

4.29.2021 – Mild flulike symptoms - headache, nausea - for one day that could have been a reaction to high pollen counts.

7.15.2021 – Very sore throat and swollen glands with partly blocked ear. Covid-19 test came back negative

Oral mucosal eruption, Energy increased and Vision blurred

3.26.2021 – Blurry vision

4.22.2021 – Makes me very energized. This happened the first time I got it to on the first day

4.23.2021 – No

4.24.2021 – My toes are tingling. Feel unusual

4.25.2021 – Coughing, slight sore throat

4.26.2021 – I have been noticing that my face is very itchy the last few days and today I have a rash on it it may not be Covid related but I thought I should report it. I am still very fatigued

4.27.2021 – Rash on my face is still there but subsided

4.28.2021 – Still have a rash slightly by my mouth on my face I am going to have it checked out

4.29.2021 – Still have rash on my face especially near my mouth

4.22.2022 – A severe sinus infection and coughing

Sleep deficit, Stress and Insomnia

8.4.2021 – Fatigue could be to lack of sleep and stress

8.5.2021 – Again may be from lack of sleep

8.6.2021 – Same as the past few days and again I dont know if its the lack of sleep and stress as well but it seems compounded since the shot

8.8.2021 – Still very tired

8.17.2021 – As of this morning kind of a low-grade intermittent fever Im getting a new thermometer to make sure that this one is working right

2.2.2022 – Fairly bad cold that lasted about eight days I don't usually get Kohl's I have a continued stuffy nose slightly it comes and goes

Nipple pain, Sensation of foreign body and Muscle strain

2.25.2021 – Nipple on same side as shot has hurt moderately bad today

2.27.2021 – I think the headache is due to environmental allergies

2.28.2021 – Right eye twitching all day

3.2.2021 – Right eye twitching again today

3.10.2021 – I had diarrhea and a low grade temp (99.7) and serious chills for 30 minutes until I took a hot shower last Friday night. I got a covid test and isolated but came back negative. Covid test

3.28.2021 – Dizziness/lightheadedness last night

3.30.2021 – Bruise where shot was given

3.31.2021 – Still small lump on injection site

4.21.2021 – Lightheaded on and off for many days in past week. One morning felt like I was going to pass out. Got bloodwork done and tested at doctors office, and everything looked fine. Still not sure whats going on.

4.28.2021 – Anxiety

5.5.2021 – Just a general cold since putting the kids back in daycare now that were vaccinated

6.24.2021 – Globus feeling in my throat

10.24.2021 – Leg pain on side of shot, armpit pain on side of shot

10.26.2021 – Armpit pain - lymph node likely

10.27.2021 – Felt pressure in chest and back last night. Maybe gas, have lump in throat today

10.24.2022 – I had Covid

Cold sweat, Pregnancy and Brain fog

4.10.2021 – I'm pregnant, so fatigue could be from that.

4.11.2021 – Pregnant.

4.24.2021 – I threw up, but it is more likely due to the pregnancy than the vaccine.

10.14.2021 – Weak and lightheaded

10.15.2021 – Armpit pain

10.13.2022 – Tested positive for COVID-19 in early June 2022. It was mild and I recovered quickly. Unfortunately, I caught it again 8/12/2022 and as of today, 10/13/2022, am still dealing with a cough, muscle aches, brain fog, and fatigue.

11.23.2022 – Weak and clammy too

Skin hemorrhage, Skin fissures and Dry skin

1.12.2021 – I've had quite a bit of pain directly in the shoulder joint above the injection site

1.19.2021 – Rash on back of left hand and a couple spots near injection site

1.27.2021 – Rash and itching have spread On both hands and chest but I put some caladryl on and they have gotten much better.

2.4.2021 – Stuffy

2.8.2021 – Shoulder where I received the injection is very painful

3.9.2021 – Joint pain increased ,

5.4.2021 – My health has deteriorated some with excruciating pain in my joints and muscles my skin is extremely extremely dry splitting and bleeding

Rash erythematous, Injection site reaction and Rash pruritic

2.1.2021 – On 1/26, I developed a red itchy hot oval rash on arm where vaccine had been administered. On 1/27, I went to pharmacist who administered vaccine & was advised to have my MD check my arm. I have letter from MD indicating it to be a localized reaction Went to pharmacist who administered vaccine at Publix, Willshire Pavilion, Peachtree City, GA. Went to (b)(6)

7.4.2022 – Runny nose, slight cough, slight scratchy throat 6/20-6/26

Oral herpes, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Ear pain

4.5.2021 – No

5.6.2021 – Yesterday I had diarrhea after I had already submitted the survey.

5.7.2021 – I broke out in a fever blister on my lip which has happened in a couple of years

5.18.2021 – Very very tired, feeling stiff and achy as well.

5.23.2021 – Have days on and off when I am very tired. More achy some days than others. Sometimes my ear aches, forgot to mention that before. I have not felt myself since the second shot on May 01.

6.6.2021 – Several days of unusual tiredness.

6.13.2021 – I get a very brief ear ache in my left ear occasionally. Never had that before.

Energy increased, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Asthma

1.11.2021 – Post-nasal drip

1.13.2021 – Two days after the vaccine I felt a boost of energy. Like I could conquer the world. I didn't mention it because it wasn't listed and didn't know to connect it with the vaccine. But I spoke to a colleague today who asked if I had felt it too.

6.7.2022 – Lingering chest congestion, asthma and nasal congestion a month after a cold. All rapid tests have been negative. And my 2 year old has all the same symptoms and got the cold before me.