Their Stories

Gingival discomfort, Noninfective gingivitis and Cheilitis

2.4.2021 – Swollen bottom lip, irritated, swollen gums, urinated frequently, pulled muscle feeling

2.6.2021 – Frequent urination

2.23.2021 – Poor sleep and inflamed gums. Not sure if either are related to vaccine.

3.9.2021 – Loss of energy, stomach and bowel movement issues, and canker soars

5.4.2021 – Irritated gum issues and more sleep needed than normal.

10.24.2021 – Continued illness after dose #2 thru July. 48 hrs moderately severe illness following dose #3. After dose #2

Sinus disorder, Asthenia and Diarrhea

4.6.2021 – Was very tired on Saturday. Some sinusitis symptoms most likely due to pollen

4.27.2021 – Felt loss of energy yesterday afternoon, today seems like regular allergy symptoms

4.19.2022 – Some sniffles and aches, fairly minor.

9.28.2022 – Tired and achy. Some cold symptoms. Negative at home test but getting extra rest and staying away from people just in case.

10.12.2022 – I got very tired after some activity, felt worse than normal, took a couple of days to bounce back.

12.14.2022 – just some minor cold symptoms - sniffles, etc. tested negative with at home tests

Endoscopy, Eye disorder and Visual impairment

2.10.2021 – In middle of cancer meds so hard to tell as this normal

2.23.2021 – Left arm leg little numb last Wednesday thru Fri. Went ER did 2 brain scans sent home for follow up. Had endoscopy on 11th so no idea why this happened. Probably not related as shot in right arm 2 brain scans

3.9.2021 – Left eye watery not seeing as good as should

3.16.2021 – Had an issue with left eye a week ago. One layers thinner than normal. Dont think had anything to do with shot Did scan on eyes with follow up today.

Lip pain, Lip blister and Rash erythematous

1.20.2021 – Muscle spasm in neck

2.9.2021 – Frequent Headaches

2.20.2021 – UTI like symptoms which are very unusual for me

2.21.2021 – UTI like symptoms

2.22.2021 – UTI inflammation

3.3.2021 – A raised red and very itchy rash on my vaccine arm. Near the vaccine site on my upper arm. About 3 inches by 4 inches in size. Appeared 8 days after the vaccine. I have a photo if you'd want to see. The rash improved now but still itchy.

3.26.2021 – Headaches

4.4.2022 – Blisters on my lips. Started yesterday. Not very painful but tender.

4.5.2022 – Blister on lips. Improved some since yesterday.

4.22.2022 – Four days and counting of 100.5 and up fever, chills, runny nose, headache, loss of smell, fatigue. PCR from 3 days ago negative. Home Antigen tests negative. No known exposure to covid. Vaccinated for flu.

5.6.2022 – Fatigue

Bronchitis, Back pain and Myalgia

1.16.2021 – No

1.18.2021 – My arm is a little soar

1.30.2021 – I had a cold and a cough is 2 weeks now it will not go away .

2.6.2021 – I have bronchitis I started taking METHYPREDNISOLONE 4 mg. (steroids ) on Tuesday Feb. 2, plus DOXYCYCLINE 100mg.What do I do now. I am better but my doctor told me to have my se o di vaccine a week after FEBRUARY 13, HOS DO I RESCHEDULE Doctor office visit , after I tested NEGATIVE FOR COVID

6.4.2022 – Knee joint pain

8.22.2022 – Lots of muscle aches and back ache and joints pain I cannot explain why pain does tho away . I do believe comes from the vaccine

Hypoglycemia, Musculoskeletal disorder and Back disorder

1.16.2021 – I forgot to mention the day after I felt very jittery felt just odd not myself sorta fuzzy headed which lasted part of the day. My blood sugar n vital signs were good Also the muscle aches n joint pain have been worse since the injection I have some issues going on with my back but it has worsened since the injection

1.20.2021 – Monday I had a hypoglycemic episode of 47 n difficulty getting back to normal Ive never did that before n yesterday I ran 180-200s Ive not been able to sleep for several days

1.26.2021 – Increased muscle n joint pains headaches arm is still red and itchy alternating hot n cold at times n feet extremely cold cramping lower extremities especially the left foot ankle area

2.10.2021 – Pain also in the back flank areas intermittent

2.12.2021 – Intermittent hot/cold sensations neck/shoulder n back pain cramping in legs

2.13.2021 – Still low back pain intermittent flank/rib pains n cramping pains in lower extremities shoulder n neck pains

2.14.2021 – Back neck n flank & lower belly pain mostly intermittent

3.18.2021 – Neck shoulder upper arm pain headache n dizziness had to go to the emergency room while at work work n then sent home also bad back n leg pain

2.11.2022 – Pain in shoulders bicep n neck n still lower extremity pin numbness n tingling feet coldness

Immunization, Urticaria and Pyrexia

2.10.2021 – These symptoms are from Monday February 8th, the day after my vaccine. They lasted all day. Fever gone Tuesday and just slight tiredness residual. I had hives the evening of the vaccine and attribute them to foods I ate which I am mildly allergic to. Although the hives were mildly worrisome, I assumed they arose due to my busy immune system just after the second vaccine. I have since made an appt to have allergies tested. I hadnt had any hives in years from food reactions.

Food poisoning, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Joint swelling

2.17.2021 – calf muscle cramp

4.12.2021 – Don't know if related but I've had some minor joint pain swelling in fingers. A previous back issue has worsened and knee swelling and pain.

4.19.2021 – I continue to experience chest cavity upper ribs pain with movement sometimes with breaths. No pain with hand pressure on area. Normal doc. Visit

4.20.2022 – Vaccine or maybe food poisoning

4.21.2022 – Think I had food poisoning

4.22.2022 – Had food poisoning day after shot

4.23.2022 – Had food poisoning day after shor

4.24.2022 – Recent food poisoning

4.25.2022 – Food poisoning

10.17.2022 – Since shots have had elbow joint pain in shot arm. Not severe but noticeable

Blood cholesterol increased, Facial pain and Menstrual disorder

3.31.2021 – Sore throat

5.30.2021 – I had a lower back pain I could walk straight and at the same time I have my Menstrual cycle and it was different it wasnt Heavy like before painful Im related to the COVID-19 vaccine because Of the Blood clogs that some people women news

7.17.2021 – Just lower back pain and leg pain feel tired headaches cough and sore throat maybe the weather or allergies

10.16.2021 – High Cholesterol fatigue cold running nose and sore throat

4.17.2022 – Chest pain right side of my face hurting

Reactive airways dysfunction syndrome, Eyelid disorder and Bronchial hyperreactivity

3.2.2021 – Painless Node like mass in left axillary area. Same side as vaccine given. Scheduled visit, moved up sooner than originally scheduled.

3.16.2021 – Blepharitis like lesion on left eyelid. This is 2nd recurrence since vaccine. Left axillary nodule.

8.5.2021 – Wrist fracture

10.31.2021 – 1 episode of pain in left rib area where hard to take a deep breath. Later about 15 minutes. Spontaneously resolved. Not other related symptoms

11.19.2021 – Cough associated with eating and swallowing. Appt scheduled

4.22.2022 – Continued intermittent cough. Reactive airway with negative chest x ray.

5.14.2022 – Reactive airway, burning and intermittent cough. Lung CT and Flovent inhaler

11.16.2022 – Soreness,stiffness in neck and occipital area on both sides

Anxiety, Brain fog and Vertigo

5.2.2021 – Neck is hurting

5.3.2021 – Pinching in my legs or chest

5.7.2021 – Chest pain

5.25.2021 – Pinching in heart area

6.19.2021 – Headaches and anxiety. I never had so many headaches before the vaccine.

6.26.2021 – Headaches and anxiety

11.23.2021 – Headaches Anxiety Chest pain

1.16.2022 – Armpit pain in the left side,

1.17.2022 – Left armpit with pain, lots of anxiety.

1.18.2022 – Sharp Chest pain

1.19.2022 – Armpit pain

1.21.2022 – Anxiety

1.29.2022 – Headaches Tired Joint pain

2.6.2022 – Headaches and pounding feelings in my head

2.20.2022 – Anxiety Chest pain Headaches Tiredness

Psoriatic arthropathy, Autoimmune disorder and Psoriasis

5.8.2021 – Runny nose

12.1.2021 – Full body skin sensitivity the night after the shot. The same feeling i have had in the past during a past anaphylactic reaction. But, no hives or visible rash. Just sensitivity.

3.1.2022 – Joint aches and pains. Low back, shoulder, trapezoid, neck.

4.28.2022 – Allergies. Sneezing, runny nose/congestion, watery eyes, tiredness. I've taken multiple rapid covid tests which were all negative.

10.10.2022 – Autoimmune issues. Skin psoriasis and joint arthritis.

Lactation disorder, Lactation insufficiency and Suppressed lactation

3.23.2021 – Currently breastfeeding and decreased milk supply on same side as injection

4.5.2021 – Developed covid arm at day 8 that lasted through day 10 - red swollen itching at injection site with raised bump

4.20.2021 – Loss of appetite

4.21.2021 – Decrease in milk supply output - exclusively pumping breastmilk

4.22.2021 – Significant breastmilk output decrease, 3 days now of 8oz a day

4.23.2021 – Continued decrease in breast milk output

4.24.2021 – Breastmilk output decrease by 8oz a day

4.25.2021 – Decrease in breastmilk output

4.26.2021 – Continued breastmilk output decrease

5.5.2021 – Cold symptoms with negative covid test

Ear pruritus, Acne and Thrombosis

7.23.2021 – Its just some pain on the arm I got the shot this happens with any shot though Im scared to move my arm because it hurts but Im used to this!

7.26.2021 – Ear very itchy very red hurts to touch

8.16.2021 – Around the area like where I got my shot I have a few bumps and pimples nothing major not sure if it was there before or after the shot though. Also had a blood clot because the lady who did the shot had hit a blood vessel

Uvulectomy, Enlarged uvula and Dry eye

4.28.2021 – Very dry mouth and eyes

4.29.2021 – Very sore throat, swollen uvula

4.30.2021 – Sore throat improving; uvula swelling receding

5.1.2021 – Slight cough

5.11.2021 – Mild sore throat. Moderate congestion. Might just be seasonal allergies.

6.10.2021 – Sore throat, cough, diarrhea

7.27.2021 – Mild intermittent cough and mild nasal congestion - possibly seasonal allergies

5.2.2022 – Minor cold symptoms: congestion, sore throat, mild fever

9.2.2022 – I just had an uvulectomy and am in the recovery period. Surgery and post-op visit

Mental fatigue, Sleep deficit and Prostate cancer

3.24.2021 – Vaccines always seem to stimulate minor herpes rash breakouts on my lower back and this did that. Usually dries up snd goes away in a coupla days

3.28.2021 – No

3.29.2021 – Nope

4.14.2021 – This daily reporting is getting to be a pain in the neck. ( just trolling you. I know its important)

4.17.2021 – None

7.13.2021 – Fatigue, aches, mental fatigue, easily tire after activity, malaise

10.12.2021 – Tremor ( mostly hands); various symptoms of unregulated blood sugar

4.14.2022 – Worsened tremor, fatigue, body aches, sleep deficits, depression and malaise, prostate cancer diagnosis In person visits for doctor consultation and diagnostic testing

Urine abnormality, Glucose tolerance impaired and Muscle strain

5.20.2021 – I had felt very chilly for 2 days after 2nd dose. I had about 101 fever for 2 days post 2nd dose. I had severe muscle/nerve pulling back of upper thigh the night of vaccination.

11.15.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes, MRI, CT Ultrasound to assess reason of lymph node pain. Lymph node biopsy, Heart pain, heavy heart like feeling, nerve pain in upper body. Difficulty breathing, Multiple radiologist, breast surgeon consult to figure out root cause of pain. Per surgeon, COVID Vaccine related side effects...

5.15.2022 – Lymph node pain/underarm/chest pain exacerbated by stress, normal physical activity, continuously cloudy urine, have prediabetes (A1C 5.6 ) moving faster towards diabetes. Frequent edema/swelling in both feet, frequently short of breath...

Hypertension, Erythema and Paresthesia

4.8.2021 – Fingers tingled after injection

4.11.2021 – I think what I reported yesterday as aches may have actually been join pain, but whatever it was it was mild.

5.6.2022 – Had booster in vive her and covid in Jan. Went to well visit this month and have high blood pressure.

9.17.2022 – I had covid arm starting on 2/13/22-red, swollen, painful and itchy

9.18.2022 – I didn't reconnect with carafe untilAlmost a week after my booster. I was achy for first 24 hours and then had covid arm from about days 2-4

Injection site swelling, Erythema and Rash

3.1.2021 – Choose something just to report what I didnt earlier...I didnt say earlier but the area where the shot was given wasnt painful but the area was hard and as the days have passed the area of hardness has decreased in size. I didnt measure it for the size but if I approximate its about a 3x3 area. It wasnt sore just hard and today its decreased to a small circle about a half inch in diameter.

2.24.2022 – Face redness/rash which has been treated and everything is fine now. Appointment visit

Ear congestion, Discharge and Dry eye

3.3.2021 – Lymph nodes sore in arm pit and neck on same side as shot

3.4.2021 – Glands sore in armpit and jaw of same side as shot.

3.5.2021 – Tender under armpit and right jaw line.... ear congestion right side, mild intermittent dizziness

3.19.2021 – Ear congestion, sore throat, dry eyes

3.27.2021 – Top of feet and leg cramps last night

4.16.2021 – Allergies- tree pollenStuffy nose, cough due to drainage

4.30.2021 – Cough, sinus drainageAsthma

5.7.2021 – Ear congestion, asthma symptoms

9.26.2021 – Increased heart rate Calling dr to test thyroid

3.26.2022 – Left Ankle pain and muscle cramps

Breakthrough COVID-19, Irritable bowel syndrome and Laryngitis

3.19.2021 – Increased acid reflux but may be unrelated

6.27.2021 – Cough and laryngitis but due to allergies that present similarly every year (though voice loss doesnt always happen). Confirmed allergies by ENT Specialist visit - ENT

9.24.2021 – I caught a breakthrough case of covid with significant but not dangerous symptoms. Had extreme fatigue, congestion, cough, and lack of smell/taste but no shortness of breath. I recovered quite slowly and still have fatigue/vertigo 1 month later

10.20.2022 – I have IBS and have had unexplained periodic episodes since the booster, persistently for the last week. Have been unable to trace it to other triggers so far

11.10.2022 – Since getting the booster my IBS symptoms have been much more sensitive and I've had reactions far more frequently than normal. This is the only factor that changed so want to flag it may affect IBS conditions

Muscular weakness, Anxiety and Nausea

3.24.2021 – I had joint pain previously, but it became more intense, but seems as its back to normal pain levels.

3.25.2021 – Im having a lot of anxiety today. It was my first time leaving my house in months (except for dr appts) Got a hair cut then came straight home and just feeling out of sorts.

3.26.2021 – I have muscle pain normally but its slightly stronger than normal on my arm where the second shot was given

4.3.2021 – Nauseous

4.11.2021 – Headache, joint pain and now sore throat.?Weakness in leafs.

4.19.2021 – Sore throat, cough fatique

4.24.2021 – My muscles and joint pain (which is chronic) is not relieved by my normal meds.

Hyporeflexia, Constipation and Muscular weakness

3.14.2021 – Delayed reflexes in hand grip

3.15.2021 – Delayed reflexes (grabbing objects) on the same side which the shot was administrated

3.17.2021 – Left arm/hand still a little weak. Better than previous days.

3.21.2021 – Left shoulder joint - same side got shot.

5.5.2021 – (b)(6), 16 years old, my son got the vaccine.He had Aganglionic Megacolon & an allergy to Sulfa (childhood allergies to egg, wheat, soy, dairy too). Experiencing severe constipation even though he had not used a laxative up to the week before.

Extensor plantar response, Hyperreflexia and Electric shock sensation

3.22.2021 – Coordination and balance issues. Muscle weakness, tingling, electrical shocks, lips and tongue swelling relieved by Benadryl Went to ED after taking Benadryl. BP 160/110. They drew blood and did a neuro exam. Ruled out GBS but thatsAbout it.

3.23.2021 – Still muscle fatigue and coordination issues

3.24.2021 – Still cant walk well

3.25.2021 – Walking weird still Positive (b)(6) and hyperreflexive reflexes getting brain mri tomorrow. Chiropracter popped hip back in which gave me a little bit more stability in my walk.

3.26.2021 – Walking bad but better

6.20.2021 – Bronchitis

Gallbladder neoplasm, Adrenal neoplasm and Eyelid edema

4.7.2021 – In person medical appointment

4.13.2021 – All my facial filler swelled and I saw my Doctor. Cheeks and under eyes were swollen. I have photos. I also had new pain in my upper right quadrant and had an ultrasound. Shows a polyp. Appointment in-person

5.1.2021 – Derma face filler swelling

5.2.2021 – Swelling of entire face. Same as after first shot. Had to get Steroids due Moderna causing swelling.

7.29.2021 – Moderna shot 2 caused 1st gall bladder attack- good news is I wouldnt have known I have a tumor in gall bladder and adrenal gland and have a hiatal hernia- I didnt have pain until gall bladder.

Bell's palsy, Impaired work ability and Ear infection

3.29.2021 – HeadachesDiarrhea Missed 1 day of work

6.15.2021 – I had 2 heavy periods right after 2nd dose and a mammogram i had to have a 2nd ultrasound done

9.14.2021 – I just wanted to note that in March and april I had heavy periods (after 2nd dose)Also I had to have a 2nd mammogram Otherwise feeling good!

11.11.2021 – I received my booster shot last thursday and today i have an ear infection that started Monday

11.18.2021 – I was dignosed with Bels Palsy on Saturday

Foraminotomy, Stenosis and Spinal laminectomy

4.2.2021 – I dont know if this is related to the Covid vaccine, but Ive felt flu-like symptoms the past week: aching all over and chills. I have lumbar spinal stenosis and scoliosis which affect my back and legs, and my pain symptoms exacerbated since Feb Physical therapy

4.9.2021 – Related to lumbar spinal stenosis surgically treated on 1/8/20 with laminectomy and foraminotomy, I am having a lot of pain in my left leg since my last Moderna shot on 3/12/21. Doctors think this is not related to the vaccine, just ongoing stenosis.

11.13.2021 – I'm waiting for a hip and a knee replacement on left side. Persisting increased joint and muscle pains in left leg.

11.14.2021 – Joint and muscle pain localized to left leg which needs knee and hip replacement

11.15.2021 – Muscle aches and joint pain localized in left leg. Waiting for joint replacements of knee and hip in that leg.

11.17.2021 – Joint pains and muscle aches largely due to waiting for hip and knee replacements in left leg. Symptoms exacerbated after Moderna booster on 11/11/21.

11.18.2021 – Joint and muscle aches largely due to need for hip and knee replacement in left leg, but pain intensified after vaccinations for up to a month.

Rash erythematous, Flushing and Asthma

3.17.2021 – Woke up with my face noticeably red and flushed.

3.22.2021 – Injection site still swollen. Only feels bruised when pressed.

3.29.2021 – Woke up with Covid arm on 3/23. 9 days after shot. Swelling-pain - large red rash that started to reduce in severity on 3/27. NOTE. My 84 year old Dad also had covid arm.

4.27.2021 – Asthma like stitches on my right side.

5.4.2021 – Fatigue- going to bed super early to get 12 hours. Sleep and Im still tired but have to work!!! 7 or 8 was the norm.

Dysgeusia and Arthralgia

3.7.2021 – After second dose of vaccine, I had excruciating joint pain, but only on one side. Lasted for about two weeks. It seemed to resolve. In its place I developed a metallic taste that has yet to go away.

8.5.2021 – Joint, nerve in right hip, leg, ankle. Some due to back issue, but it also feels in hip area exactly(!) as it did after second dose of COVID vaccine; deep, knife like in any position in hip joint area & this took a while to resolve. Drs office in person visit

Serum ferritin decreased, Eating disorder and Vascular pain

6.7.2021 – Passed out after vaccine, after coming to, experienced profuse sweating for 10 minutes

6.8.2021 – Insomnia, still can't eat. Still taking anti nausea anti vomiting meds

6.9.2021 – Still pale and light headed. Still having a hard time eating anything.

6.10.2021 – Still pale, light headed, faint, nauseous. Very difficult to sit upright, stand, or walk. It's like the blood cannot stay in my face. Also chills was shaking / Tremor / teeth chattering. Still difficulty eating. I tried to schedule a video appointment but none were available till next week and I can't safely drive.

6.11.2021 – I am starting to feel much better today. It no longer feels like all the blood is drained for my face and I'm not light headed and it's getting easier to eat. The headache, chills, tremors, Etc seemed to have passed now.

6.12.2021 – Feeling much better and like my normal self. Just a little bit of nausea and slight lightheadedness hanging on still.

6.13.2021 – Since last night I've had brief waves of feeling hot/feverish (never had this in my life). Also a strange sore swollen vein on my left wrist. If it gets worse, I'll go to the doctor. Otherwise, feeling much better.

6.14.2021 – Just a little bit of dizziness Splash lightheadedness. Otherwise much better.

6.28.2021 – A few days ago I woke up to excruciating cramps/spasm in my right calf. It was spasming all through my foot as well. It lasted a long time. It hurt a lot the next couple of days but I never saw anything visually on the surface of the skin. Still hur

7.12.2021 – Only that the period I got after the vaccine came four days early, which is very unusual for me and now my most recent one came two days early.

4.22.2022 – Just feels icy throughout the core of my body

4.23.2022 – Neck pain

5.6.2022 – I have still had that really ice cold chills all inside my bones and that really cold feeling in my face where it seems like I'm not getting enough blood there, similar to when I got the vaccine last time. I think it's slowly getting better.

5.19.2022 – I forgot to mention in past check-ins that my periods have been off since I got that vaccine.

5.26.2022 – My period came early and lated 10 days which has never happened to me before. I also had cramps every day of it which I've never had before. It made it hard to work and just get through the day.

6.5.2022 – I kept getting more and more tired and my doctor did blood tests and my ferritin is very low. My entire life, I have always had high iron and have never had any issues with anemia.

7.21.2022 – I got a bad virus with a severe throat and cough and fevers for a couple of weeks. I did 6 days of Home tests and all of them were negative for covid.