Their Stories

Hunger, Weight decreased and Anosmia

3.25.2021 – I was very nauseous for the last 2 weeks but I do feel better

4.1.2021 – The site was a bit itchy but better now

4.11.2021 – I have also been losing weight And when I stand up to quickly I get a sharp pain in my head

4.14.2021 – I dont feel hungry and Im so tired

4.22.2021 – From time to time I get dizzy getting up and the headaches still come back

4.29.2021 – I havent had very much of a appetite and my stomach has been hurting

5.13.2021 – I still feel nauseous at times and Im still lightheaded

5.20.2021 – Still nauseous and headache

10.7.2021 – I've gotten sick and had tightness of chest

Lymphadenitis, Dry skin and Muscle tightness

1.23.2021 – Redness and swelling on the arm below injection site. Lymphadenopathy in the axilla on the same side as injection. Low grade fever lasted one day on the onset of swelling and lymphadenopathy.

2.8.2021 – Mild lymph node swelling in axilla

2.27.2021 – Muscle tightness shoulder/neck area on the side of vaccination, occasional muscle spasm. Mild lymph node inflammation on the same side.

8.7.2021 – Muscle tension in neck and upper back on the side of injection. Elbow and should joint pain, on occasion. Brain fog.

2.6.2022 – Joint pain and muscle twitches on the left side (not terrible and sporadic, but definitely something new). Pain in left elbow does affect the strength of my arm. Not sure if I reported it last time, but skin rash (eczema looking patches along scalp) Chiropractor to work on muscle and joint pain

Eye inflammation, Conjunctivitis and Epistaxis

4.8.2021 – itching

4.16.2021 – i got covid

5.8.2021 – a sinus infection that turned into pink eye

5.22.2021 – my eye that had pink eye is inflamed again

5.29.2021 – my inner eye is inflamed in person doctor appointment

7.24.2021 – trouble breathing since the wildfires started

4.24.2022 – i got covid again around the end of january. the heels of my feet have hurt regularly since then, my sinuses feel a little pressure and have changed since, there's blood in my mucus most days since then & the fatigue is even more intense since

Skin lesion, Pelvic pain and Limb discomfort

5.11.2021 – Unexplained intermittent leg pain, heaviness, and itching that responds poorly to pressure and tension. Occasional arm discomfort as well. Extremely mild symptoms began shortly after 2nd dose but now it is disruptive. Unclear if linked to vaccine

11.30.2021 – Skin lesions on lower torso and back

9.29.2022 – Increased pelvic pain, pinprick sensations in thighs, pressure in left thigh at top of leg near pelvis, arms falling asleep easily. All of these are symptoms that I got after my 2nd dose and have pretty much gotten rid of and they flared up again

Tenderness, Swelling and Feeling hot

12.25.2020 – Lightheaded, increased Heart rate, feeling hot

1.7.2021 – Mild dizziness, feeling hot

1.9.2021 – Pain and swelling slightly below armpit that developed 11 hrs after shot in same arm

1.10.2021 – Still some residual pain and swelling just below armpit of injection arm. Does have me somewhat concerned.

1.11.2021 – Residual swelling and tenderness slightly below armpit Left arm. Also intermittent dizziness in the evening

1.12.2021 – Residual tenderness and swelling just below armpit, dizziness

1.13.2021 – Trace tenderness just below left armpit, dizziness remains mild to moderate

1.14.2021 – Dizziness

Increased insulin requirement, Blood insulin increased and Insulin resistance

2.10.2021 – Hyperglycemia, needed higher than usual insulin doses

2.11.2021 – Hyperglycemia/ more than usual insulin demand

2.12.2021 – Still increased insulin demand (approx 30-40% higher than normal). Hyperglycemia

2.13.2021 – Hyperglycemia

2.15.2021 – Slight hyperglycemia/ increased insulin demand

2.16.2021 – Hyperglycemia/ increased insulin demand

3.3.2021 – Increased insulin demand for type1 diabetes treatment

3.4.2021 – Increased insulin demand

3.6.2021 – Still increased insulin demand

11.13.2021 – Insulin resistance

11.16.2021 – Still increased insulin resistance

11.12.2022 – Contracted COVID 19 infection about 3 weeks ago.

Mouth swelling, Lip swelling and Oral herpes

3.8.2021 – Vaccination 3/1. Rash appeared on face ~days ago after having 2 large cold sores begin/quickly recede. Out of state GP advised me to seek medical advice. Went to hospital. NP indicated it was likely related to the Covid vaccine.

3.24.2021 – The rash on my face has mostly gone away. But I have swelling inside of my mouth, behind the lips. Doctor prescribed an EpiPen just in case I swell up not only in the mouth but throat after the second vaccination.

3.27.2021 – Swelling of lips. Rash developed near sight of swelling

3.28.2021 – Lip/inside mouth swelling The same as yesterday. The rash is increased slightly.

3.30.2021 – Swelling in mouth behind lips continues.

3.31.2021 – Swelling inside of mouth behind upper and lower lips.

4.1.2021 – Still have swelling inside of the mouth, in front of upper and lower lips

4.2.2021 – Still have face rash but improving. Swelling inside mouth behind both lips slightly improving.

10.4.2021 – I did initially have a rash at the vaccination site after I got the booster.. but that went away after a few days.

Multiple sclerosis, Dizziness and Headache

2.14.2021 – I tend towards headaches anyway, so Im not sure this one is related to the shot.

2.15.2021 – Some dizziness, but I performed the Eppley Maneuver and it seems to be working. Likely not related to the shot.

6.15.2021 – I noticed that some of my MS pain that had decreased several years ago resurfaced for several weeks. They seems to be tapering off now, but it was pretty uncomfortable for a while. It seemed to have thrown my immune system into overdrive for a bit.

Butterfly rash, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Stomatitis

3.3.2021 – I have Lupus and it seems the vaccine may be intensifying my Lupus symptoms; sores on tongue came on quickly after shot and butterfly rash on face.

4.14.2021 – Headache, fatigue, dizziness

4.28.2021 – Pain in chest and back, comes and goes. Upset stomach. I have had both symptoms prior so dont believe they are related to vaccine.

10.2.2021 – Swelling, pain & tenderness in underarm lymph nodes on injection arm

10.3.2021 – The underarm lymph nodes are still swollen and very tender

10.4.2021 – Underarm lymph nodes still tender and swollen

4.25.2022 – I have been having muscle cramping in my back by shoulder blade on side where I received vaccine, not sure if related. Also very stiff neck.

4.26.2022 – About 24 hours after the vaccine I started to get swelling and tenderness in my lymph nodes in the armpit of the arm I received the vaccine. They are a bit worse today than yesterday.

4.27.2022 – Still swelling in armpit of arm where I received the vaccine

Neuropathy peripheral, Neuralgia and Burning sensation

3.3.2021 – Neuropathy is excruciating

3.5.2021 – Neuropathy is worse.

3.7.2021 – Still have increased neuropathy pain.

3.8.2021 – Still worse neuropathy pain but getting less.

3.9.2021 – Neuropathy about the same

3.24.2021 – Neuropathy bad again

3.25.2021 – Neuropathy worse pai

3.26.2021 – Burning feet and leg neuropathy

3.27.2021 – Neuropathy in feet burning severely

3.28.2021 – Neuropathy still worsens

3.29.2021 – Neuropathy still bad

3.30.2021 – Neuropathy pain thru the roof last night. No sleep

3.24.2022 – Worse nruropathy after each shot. Had both maderna and phizer. Same after effects with each.

Uterine spasm, Glossitis and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

12.17.2020 – Slight irritation in my throat and tongue

12.18.2020 – Metallic taste in my mouth

12.19.2020 – Metallic taste in mouth, throat irritation

12.20.2020 – Metallic taste in mouth

12.31.2020 – Persistent and worsening metallic taste in my mouth, gastroesophageal reflux, throat irritation, post nasal drip, tiredness, lower back ache. Temporary paresthesia over bilateral face (lasted one day).

1.9.2021 – Frontal sinus pressure

1.10.2021 – Sinus pressure, post nasal drip

1.12.2021 – Sinus pressure; post nasal drip

1.31.2022 – GERD

10.15.2022 – Uterine cramping started one day after receiving the booster dose and then menses started 1 week later (which is 2 weeks early)

11.1.2022 – Tired, post nasal drip

11.8.2022 – Nasal congestion, post nasal drip, tired

Rash macular, Menstrual disorder and Injection site reaction

3.30.2021 – Fever was fairly mild. Took one Tylenol and that took care of it.

4.12.2021 – Red spot on the vaccination area and a bit of itchiness there too. Is not too big and it has eased (meaning it hasnt gotten any worse).

4.28.2021 – Yesterday, after the check-in, I felt heart palpitations and my heart rate was elevated. I went to the ER but they ruled out any serious issues and told me was probably a generalized reaction and/or a change in my thyroid medication (it was changed a week ago). If covid is way worse than my reaction, wow! Glad to have the vaccine.

5.3.2021 – Dont quite know if this is related, but my period has been very irregular (I got my shot while on my period and I still have mild spotting and a highly irregular flow). Perhaps it might be something to look into, asking the people who menstruate.

10.31.2021 – Virtually no side effects with Moderna boosterjust arm soreness and a bit of pain at injection site.

11.3.2021 – My period is heavier than usual. I'm on birth control (Mirena) and periods are usually short and light. Not anything concerning and expected after vaccination but perhaps something to investigate further for all menstruating people. Thanks.

Aortic aneurysm, Initial insomnia and Middle insomnia

2.8.2021 – Prescription

11.28.2021 – Heart publications, feeling tired. Trouble sleeping, waking during the night and not being able to go back to sleep. Then having to take a nap during the day.

12.5.2021 – Rapid heart rate. And PVC that the emergency room at Presbyterian emergency room told me I had.

1.23.2022 – I have developed an aneurysm in my pancreas, it is wrapped around the aorta that feeds the pancreas. It wasn't there three years ago when I had a CAT scan.

Tendon pain, Mental impairment and Brain fog

1.17.2021 – I don't feel the headache is related to the vaccine. I believe it to be weather

2.13.2021 – My head is foggy, not clear thinking as I normally do.

2.25.2021 – Muscle/tendon pain in palm of hand (probably unrelated to vaccine but just being transparent).

5.13.2021 – Headache, tired, foggy. Just didn't feel good.

11.23.2021 – Foggy brain feeling

12.10.2021 – Bad headache for last 3 days, I do not feel is related to the shot.

5.20.2022 – Simply had a common cold. I did two covid tests, both were negative. Doctor office

Synovitis, Yawning and Micturition urgency

1.9.2021 – Soreness at injection site but I wouldn't classify it as pain

1.13.2021 – Abdominal pain consistent with prior colitis symptoms

2.2.2021 – Facial tingling intermittent - mild

2.3.2021 – Yawning frequently the past three days

2.4.2021 – Urinary urgency

2.5.2021 – Dry mouth

2.12.2021 – Irritable bowel syndrome flare

1.31.2022 – Progressive fatigue, arthralgia, synovitis, myalgia, diffuse paresthesias, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache - progressed over 6 weeks then slowly reversed.

Folliculitis, Lip dry and Breast pain

7.26.2021 – Extremely dry lips despite drinking loads of water

7.28.2021 – Extremely dry lips despite drinking ample water.

7.29.2021 – Dry lips

8.12.2021 – I think I developed Folliculitis and still not going away since vaccination

8.19.2021 – Chest pain and more random folluculitis

9.2.2021 – Muscle aches , pain side of neck, continued rashes.

1.13.2022 – Migraines, pulsing headache that seem to travel from back of neck to top of head. Sharp pulses of pain in headache

1.14.2022 – Pain in breast armpit area and lymph nodes on same side of injection site

1.15.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes on armpit/breast area (same side as injection site)

Hysterectomy, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling

1.16.2021 – Day 11 pencil eraser size welt at injection. Hot & itchy. Less swelling next day, still itchy. Progressively better over week.

1.30.2021 – I am current day 5 post op from a total hysterectomy so hard to determine fatigue from vaccine vs surgery

1.31.2021 – I am day 6 post op for a hysterectomy

2.1.2021 – I believe fatigue is due to being 1 week post hysterectomy and not vaccine related entirely

10.2.2022 – Sweating

10.4.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit & clavicle

10.5.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes neck & armpit

Osteoarthritis, Specialist consultation and Skin warm

1.16.2021 – Muscle & joint pain is common for me due to age and degenerative disorder

1.17.2021 – Pain this morning....6; pain currently...0

1.28.2021 – Covid Arm rash appeared on 8th day.Red, itchy, swollen. Consulted with allergist. Allergy challenge scheduled for 02/02

2.13.2021 – Swelling, itching, warm to touch Moderna Arm

2.15.2021 – Itching but rash& all other symptoms are gone

2.17.2021 – Left arm still itches but all other symptoms on that arm are gone

3.3.2021 – Aches, joint pain

3.24.2021 – Exhaustion

Tenderness, Diarrhea and Fatigue

5.28.2021 – I had full-blown CoViD-19 in August 2020; I have chronic diarrhea & fatigue which I was experiencing prior to receiving the injection; the tenderness in the muscle surrounding the injection site is no worse than that which I have experienced when receiving the TDAP.

5.29.2021 – I have chronic fatigue and was already having problems with that prior to receiving the injection; I had full-blown CoViD-19 in August 2020

Breast inflammation, Breast discomfort and Breast mass

2.11.2021 – Joint pain

2.16.2021 – Hard time breathing

2.17.2021 – Sore breast

2.19.2021 – Sore breasts

2.20.2021 – Irritated breast

2.22.2021 – Glands on my breast and neck still inflamed. Joint pains

3.2.2021 – Breast lump and glands inflammation

3.8.2021 – My breast inflammation

3.15.2021 – Lymph nodes on neck and even around my breast still inflammated and feeling tired every day and hard time sleeping

5.17.2021 – Bone pain on that shoulder

8.16.2021 – Not able to sleep wellJoint aches muscles side of shot And breast gland still inflamed

Stem cell transplant, Joint injection and Joint stiffness

3.28.2021 – Joint pain in my right knee where i had stem cell injectons about 2 years ago. Does this have anything to do with the covid shot?

3.29.2021 – Stiffness in my right knee where i had a stem cell shot about 2 yrs ago.

3.30.2021 – My right knee aches with every step. I had stell injections in that knee.

3.31.2021 – Right knee feels like it did before tne syem cell injection two years ago. How does the moderna vaccine affect stem cell injections?

4.1.2021 – My stem cell injected right knee from 2 years ago feels like it did before i received the injection. Feels terrible.

4.22.2021 – My right knee that received a stem cell shot felt and still does like i never received the stem cell shot. Tjis was after the 1st shot. No change after the second shot. Has anyone else commented on this?

Gout, Joint swelling and Injection site swelling

3.3.2021 – 2/19 Pain and swelling at injection site was almost immediate. Chills but no fever about 6 hours post injection. 2/20 I had nausea, headache, fatigue, and continued with pain/swelling at site. 2/22-2/23 Gout flare up in left knee which caused painful, swollen left knee. 2/24-3/2 Gout symptoms began to subside and swelling lessened day by day until almost normal on 3/2.

4.2.2021 – Seasonal allergies and headaches. I am fairly sure these are not from the vaccine.

Hyperventilation, Extrasystoles and Dyspnea exertional

3.13.2021 – Lightheaded when standing

3.15.2021 – Lightheaded, heavier breathing

4.23.2021 – Shortness of breath when exercising. Ive been chalking this up to anxiety, which it very well may be.

1.10.2022 – Sore throat, cough, headache

1.17.2022 – Congestion, fatigue, sore throat, headache

1.25.2022 – Tingling in left arm, short of breath when exercising

3.21.2022 – Heart skips

6.20.2022 – I had a virus - tested neg for Covid, flu, and strep - with almost all the Covid symptoms. It was worse than Covid. Normal doctor office visit

Malignant melanoma, Intervertebral disc protrusion and Sciatica

4.25.2021 – My lymph nodes under arms and breasts were sore

5.27.2021 – Severe sciatica - pain down right leg. Fell in March on ice. No issue til 3-4 weeks later. Visited chiropractor week of vaccine, and again after second. PT yesterday made it worse. Had a major sciatica attack this morning. Had to see dr. Getting MRI.

6.3.2021 – Herniated disk- had to call 911 and was in hospital for 3 days for pain. Had an epidural.

10.21.2021 – Malignant melanoma caught early/removed from back. Very high blood pressure,

4.24.2022 – My first cold since pre covid but it was mild and only lasted two days. I took zinc and that seemed to get rid of it fast.

Arthropod bite, Initial insomnia and Wheezing

8.14.2021 – Cough wheezing, phlegm , stopped w prednisone & inhaler for asthma Then days later lots of flea bites

10.24.2021 – Had chills & difficulty falling asleep the night after the booster

4.14.2022 – I had several of the above symptoms within the 48hrs of the injection.

5.13.2022 – Runny nose & phlegm accumulation probably due to extreme winds

7.1.2022 – I had covid omicron variant. Took 5 day paxlovid regimen. Felt awful!

9.24.2022 – Did have chills night of the injection. Pain in site for 3 days.

Breast mass, Eye irritation and Body temperature increased

3.13.2021 – Mild fatigue

3.15.2021 – No

4.3.2021 – Sinus pressure, eyes stinging, weakness

4.4.2021 – Yesterday temp reached 101.9 My normal. is 97.6. Felt HORRIBLE

4.5.2021 – Feel lightheaded and dizzy. Wish Id never got 2nd shot!

4.6.2021 – No, thank GOD! You need to consider my underlying health issues. I have rapid heart beats and this vaccine exacerbated my condition to an extreme. This is an important factor in the need for shot 2! Ive also experienced covid symptoms in 2020that had me sick for 6 weeks! I dont think I needed the 2nd shot. I suffered unnecessarily.

4.24.2021 – Headache Lethargy and feverish for a day.

5.15.2021 – Lump in breast Mammogram diagnostic

10.1.2021 – Headache, due to allergies.

4.2.2022 – Fever, cough, loss of taste and smell, fatigue

Neuralgia, Ear discomfort and Neck pain

4.11.2021 – Mild Neck Pain and HeadAce

5.9.2021 – From day one I took this vaccine it has blocked partially my left ear. I tried on my own and did inform my doctor about this symptom.I have to check ear , nose and throat doctor.

5.16.2021 – Just Left Ear block -from day one I feel very uncomfortable in left ear. I need to check with ENT specialist regarding this block.

7.13.2021 – Having issues related to nerve pain in leg. INever had this issue before but after taking vaccine two prominent things should up. Severe pain in leg first night in April 11th 2021 and Blocking only left ear - very uncomfortable all these months.

Acrochordon, Eye irritation and Eye pain

3.14.2021 – Night sweats

3.15.2021 – Night Sweats

3.16.2021 – Muscle stiffness

3.25.2021 – Injection site swelled and got itchy then subsided after a few days. It is itchy again today.Rashes elsewhere continued until day 12.

4.1.2021 – Stiff muscles in legs

4.8.2021 – Itching started within one minute of injection

4.10.2021 – Mild night sweats

4.11.2021 – Slight swollen toes insomnia

4.12.2021 – Trouble sleeping

4.13.2021 – Sore eyes

4.22.2021 – The vaccine has given me shingles.

4.29.2021 – Terrible allergy symptoms which turned into facial migraine. Sore throat, burning eyes.

5.20.2021 – Severe facial migraine from allergies

7.8.2021 – More rashes and more shingles.

10.7.2021 – More allergies and more skin tags

4.8.2022 – Two months of fevers and night sweats after COVID-19 booster with fatigue

Myalgia, Chills and Pain in extremity

2.8.2021 – I had high fever, muscle aches, headache the 24 hrs after my 2nd shot on 2/2/21

2.9.2021 – High fever, muscle aches 24 hrs after 2nd vaccjne on 2/2/21.

4.30.2022 – Symptoms less severe today. Fever and chills in the night last night (1st night following vaccine at 10 am yesterday)

5.2.2022 – With all 4 vaccines, onset of symtoms begin 6-8 hrs after injection, begins with arm soreness, progresses to chills, fever, muscle aches, headache, mild fatigue.

Sleep disorder, Gastroenteritis viral and Injection site pruritus

3.24.2021 – My arm is itchy at the injection site. Nothing bad but its different.

3.31.2021 – I dont think this is related to the vaccine, but I have a stomach bug. Came out of nowhere in the middle of the night. Fever 101.4 but comes down w Tylenol. Vomiting and watery diarrhea plus body aches. No coughing or shortness of breath.

10.29.2021 – I had a fever and chills for about 6 hours about 12 hours after I get the shot.

5.23.2022 – Sore throat, headache, slight fever, stuffy nose, slight cough. I took an at home Covid test that was negative