Their Stories

Injection site swelling, Edema peripheral and Injection site pain

3.12.2021 – I got my period today.

10.3.2021 – Swollen left arm pit ever since shot. Getting better.

10.5.2021 – My son has a cold and I think I'm getting it too.

5.5.2022 – I had pain and swelling around the injection site a couple of days after the shot. One day after I was very exhausted and didn't feel well.

9.27.2022 – Right after the vaccine I felt extremely tired, my lymph nodes in my left arm pit were swollen. This lasted for about 24-48 hours.

10.8.2022 – Cold: sore throat and runny nose. I tested negative for Covid.

Inner ear disorder, General symptom and Ear disorder

3.29.2021 – Only entire arm of injection is very sore, achy

3.30.2021 – All symptoms were in the morning only

4.12.2021 – Very tired

6.18.2022 – Vertigo. Sinus infection

11.13.2022 – Feeling like an illness coming on- lightheaded and congested in the morning, ongoing random cough for few months accompanied by an ear issue. Have appt for ENT Dr in January; felt worse yesterday, better today

11.27.2022 – Worsening cough that may be related to an inner ear issue I have an appt to discuss with Dr in January

Skin warm, Swelling and Feeling hot

3.11.2021 – Nope!

4.1.2021 – Just a very slight tiredness

4.2.2021 – Redness at injection site bigger today than yesterday. About the size of half dollar. Lymph nodes in armpit swollen & quite painful.

4.3.2021 – Swelling and redness more severe. It feels hot . In a zoom meeting this morning with friends, most are nurses, when I showed it to them there was a chorus of, Its in the wrong place! It seems infected.

4.4.2021 – Redness spreading. Not fatigue exactly, but get up and will have to sit down quickly. Last evening had to lie down quickly before I fell over & everything was going dark. After a half hour was able to get up and move slowly and carefully.

4.5.2021 – Redness has expanded to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Swelling still warm.

4.6.2021 – Redness 3 inches in diameter, but fading a bit

Breast pain, Dysphonia and Chills

2.16.2022 – I got Covid in December. Tested PCR on December 27th. I had a fever and chills one night. Fatigue for about 5 days, I was hoarse for 3 days. Had a slight cough for a week but it was more of a scratchy throat kind of cough.

7.19.2022 – I did have a sore arm for 3 days after the shot and a headache the morning after the last booster shot.

9.29.2022 – It's only been 6 hours since the shot

11.5.2022 – Sore boob on opposite side of injection. Don't know if it is related. Getting it checked out

Injection site paresthesia, Paresthesia oral and Asthma

2.26.2021 – Generalized tingling: left arm and hand (where I had the injection), lips, scalp.

2.27.2021 – The itching has gone away. I took a Benadryl last night, which has helped.

3.4.2021 – Itching off and on. Not sure if it from the vaccine or seasonal allergies.

3.12.2021 – I was weak and achy for one night, 3/5/21. I took some ibuprofen before going to bed. I woke up with no symptoms.

3.26.2021 – Generalized itching

4.1.2021 – My asthma has flared up. May be due to it being spring. Saw my general practitioner.

4.16.2021 – Asthma flare ups. GP

Skin burning sensation, Rash pruritic and Blood pressure increased

3.2.2021 – Blood pressure slightly elicited a couple days

3.5.2021 – Minor upper ache in back

3.27.2021 – Hand and fingers in injected arm were swollen. But not sure if caused due to walking outdoors for 1:15 mins shortly after getting vaccine. But swelling seems to be going down now.

4.10.2021 – Minor abdominal pain for several hours. Possibly due to several hours of physical activity prior to going to bed and slept in uncomfortable position. Not sure but it had subsided

4.19.2021 – Runny nose, chills, body ache sneezing coughing. Very congested. Had rapid & pcr Covid test bother were negative. Still coughing and congested. But symptoms are improving daily.

11.12.2021 – Fatigue & very tired even though getting 8 or more hours sleep.

5.19.2022 – Rash on my neck that lasted about a week itchy & burning a bit

Abdominal discomfort, Hypoesthesia and Arthralgia

2.24.2021 – None

3.27.2021 – Im not not 10 years younger as they promised!

3.29.2021 – my normal soreness in hips seems more pronounced but difficult to say its from the vaccine

4.7.2021 – Cant say for certain its related to the 2nd Moderna shot, but since that dose, after a day of malaise and low fever that went away, my pre-exist numbness in feet has worsened and regularity affected. Does the med. affect the microbiohome?

3.24.2022 – A slight fever for several days, then severe intestinal distress, which might have been food related.

Leukocytosis, White blood cell count increased and Abnormal menstrual clots

4.6.2021 – I started my menstrual cycle the day after the shot and it was completely not when it was supposed to happen...it is heavy , causing me pain and so far later seven days whic is completely unlike what my mens trail period usually looks or feels like Called and left a message with my doctor.,,I believe I had the covid almost a year ago. I had similar symptoms. My mens trail cycle became erradict...very heavy with large clots and I felt completely fatigued, blood tests were ran and it was prior to the covid...I kept being told I had high white blood cell counts, leuokocytosis..they called and told me my menstraul cycle and the virus was not coordilated. Though after getting the first shot I find I am back having menstraul problems again..pain, blood clots, etc

Pulmonary congestion, Aphthous ulcer and Visual impairment

3.7.2021 – Weakness, shakiness

3.8.2021 – Lack of appetite

3.10.2021 – Tender lymph nodes, canker sores in mouth

3.11.2021 – Canker sores

3.26.2021 – Recurring mild diarrhea.

4.3.2021 – Mild nasal congestion, runny nose

4.4.2021 – Dizziness

4.16.2021 – Feet cramping, spasming. Headache and shoulder ache.

4.23.2021 – Feet cramping/seizing, especially at night.

4.30.2021 – Mild vertigo

7.3.2021 – Vertigo. First noted after 2nd dose. Has decreased in intensity with time.Heart palpitations. Occurs infrequently, but quite noticeable when it does.

1.21.2022 – Fatigue, severe headache, abdomen ache, uper back ache, sensitive throat, runny nose, minor lung congestion and slight cough.

4.27.2022 – Chest congestion, dry cough, fatigue.

5.4.2022 – Diagnosed with pneumonia. Chest xrays at radiological facility

6.29.2022 – Inexplicable fatigue.

9.17.2022 – Ocular event (visual disturbance w/ pressure, but no pain)

10.14.2022 – Slight nasal and lung congestion.

Sciatica, Influenza and Myalgia

5.13.2021 – Sciatica aching little headache aching muscles l have

5.14.2021 – Just a little ache in my left arm

5.15.2021 – Today my pain is very minimal much better than the first few days but every day I suffer with chronic pain so I dont know if the shot had me feeling a bit more achy pain but today I feel OK

5.17.2021 – Today just a little tired and a little achy not sure if its due to my normal chronic pain that I have or a combination of the vaccine and my chronic pain sciatica still bothers me a little bit

5.12.2022 – I have flu

Eyelid irritation, Hypomenorrhea and Multiple sclerosis

4.14.2021 – Blood clot in my leg.

4.21.2021 – Ive been having vaginal bleeding mid cycle for over a week. Not heavy, like a light period.

5.3.2021 – Confirmed pregnancy from hpt today, 5 weeks 2 days estimated from lmp

6.4.2021 – Ive had what appears to be a MS relapse. The appointment is on June 30th.

6.9.2021 – Possible ms relapse symptoms worsening. Legs heavy going up stairs, fatigue, burning sensation on legs, pins and needles on left arm, eye and facial eye muscle twitching, eyelids feeling very heavy. Brain fog and making lots of mistakes also.

Paresthesia, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

3.5.2021 – I used to have this body aches before the vaccine and i took Aleve ,sometimes half Hydrocodone 5mg pill. to help .i stopped thaking these painkillers after the vaccine

4.7.2021 – A tingling headache.not very painful but it lingers on.I drank lits of water .It is unusual

4.21.2021 – Pains on my left shoulder ( vaccinated shoulder )Light headed .like fainting spells. )

4.29.2021 – My left arm where I received the shots is hurting . A very sharp and tingling painWith mild headaches too

6.16.2021 – The left arm and fingers hurt but so does the palm and finger on my left.It may not be related but I just thought that I should tellThank you

9.16.2021 – There is a pain in my left arm.From shoulder to the fist Like something sharp is piercing and being twisted. Been there since a month after being vaccinated. I did not think much about it but it never stopped hurting

Lung opacity, Basal cell carcinoma and Impaired healing

3.24.2021 – Itching on face, blurred vision in right eye that lasted about an hour. Got shot in right arm

3.25.2021 – Only threw up once, itching on entire body not just arm, aches started about 2 hours ago

3.26.2021 – All over itching, not any more at injection sight, still slight swelling around ankles

3.27.2021 – Itching all over

3.28.2021 – All over itching

3.29.2021 – Itching

3.30.2021 – Still slight itching all over

3.31.2021 – Still itching

4.7.2021 – The itching is getting worse especially at night!

4.21.2021 – The itching is constant! Especially upper body jaw neck chest arms!

4.28.2021 – The itch is not only continuing but its spreading and now I have a rash on my chest and it comes and goes on my arms. Please tell me how long should I expect this to go on?

6.23.2021 – Continued itch, Basal cell carcinoma, slow healing, I never had skin issues until after the itch caused by vaccine Dermatologist and then mohs surgery

9.22.2021 – Covid, pneumonia, severe inability to breathe, severe decreased lung capacity 8 weeks later. Vaccine didnt keep me safe from covid. I feel Ive been lied to about the vaccine and I no longer trust cdc. Dont send me any more questionnaires.

3.24.2022 – Tightness in my chest continues, I can't breathe well outside And in certain situations inside. My doctor has told me I have grounded glass opacities and COPD now.

Retinal edema, Dermatitis infected and Retinal vein occlusion

2.10.2021 – I never got to report that I had a fever for 3 days post injection. My injection site would flare up again with itching burning and hurting. I now just have bumps left. I have MS and have had vision problems in right eye since having the fever.

2.26.2021 – I have lost vision in my right eye and I have pain in that eye and the right ear. I went to an opthalmologist and I have another appointment next week.

3.5.2021 – My vision got and I had to see a doctor and I will have to start injections in my eye because I was told I had experienced a Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion. This all started the week after my second vaccine. I saw an opthalmologist and then was sent to a Retina Specialist.

3.14.2021 – I developed a blood clot in my eye and lost vision and now they are giving me injections in my eye to try to get my vision back. Had to see 3 different doctors and these were office visits.

10.29.2021 – Sweating but I think that was from fever

11.11.2021 – The rash on my arm seems to have some infection now. It's been 12 days since my booster so I sent a message with a picture of my arm to my doctor today.

11.20.2021 – My eye that experienced the BRVO after my previous vaccine has lost vision again since the booster. I go see the Retina Specialist on Monday. I have an appointment with a Specialist on Monday.

11.25.2021 – Had to get an injection in my eye for the Retina swelling and vision loss I have experienced since my vaccine. I saw a Retina Specialist

Tongue neoplasm benign, Benign tumor excision and Pain in jaw

4.1.2021 – A really bad headache that moved down my head and settled in my upper jaw.

4.2.2021 – Severe headache and extreme weakness.

4.3.2021 – Severe headache again today, will not go away. I have been in bed for 3 days now.

4.4.2021 – I discovered a rash on both of my elbows last night

4.29.2021 – Probable stress induced diverticulitis flare. Probably nothing to do with the vaccine.

10.28.2021 – I had a headache on the day following the booster

10.30.2021 – Some tiredness yesterday too

9.30.2022 – I had a surgery to remove a granular cell tumor on my tongue. It was benign. But the surgery and recovery were difficult.

Memory impairment, Muscle twitching and Injection site reaction

1.30.2021 – Cough and sinus. Possible allergies

2.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node under injected arm. Found down and less sore now.

2.17.2021 – Not sleeping night at night

5.15.2021 – Developed Shingles. Digestive issues.

10.9.2021 – Problems sleeping and brain fog

10.20.2021 – Exhaustion, difficulty sleeping and headaches. L

5.3.2022 – Muscle twitches in area of shot.

5.14.2022 – I noticed that my blood pressure had increased shortly after my booster. Went to Dr and they were not concerned. It went back to normal yesterday. Went in to see Dr as a precaution for blood pressure. 154/107

11.22.2022 – Memory issues

Inappropriate affect, Hypersensitivity and Vertigo

3.18.2021 – Im deliriously happy.

3.19.2021 – Nope

3.20.2021 – I feel fantastic but I am experiencing a little dizziness. Not enough to worry about.

3.21.2021 – I do not.

3.23.2021 – Past couple of nights Ive experienced headaches but Im not sure if its allergy related with trees starting to bud.

4.8.2021 – The past two nights I've slept like a granite slab

5.11.2021 – The spring allergies kicked in. Tired and some lung thickness.

5.18.2021 – Some vertigo. Actually since before my last checkin.

10.12.2021 – The day after the shot totally exhausted and arm pain. Next day Monday was fine.

5.30.2022 – Extreme sore throat

Edema, Dyspnea exertional and Visual impairment

3.7.2022 – Very fatigue most of the time, headaches, short of breath frequent, chest pain upon exertion, edema, just want sleep.

4.14.2022 – Short of breath upon minimal exertion. I never had this before. Fatigue/ my employer wrote me up for level due to oversleeping. I never had these problems before. They requested something that backups my symptoms. At night a whistling my chest help

7.16.2022 – Feeling exhausted, very sleepy. Continue with shortness of breath, vision issues, sometimes blurry that need to readjusted to focus

Anxiety, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema

2.8.2021 – On day of vaccine I became really itchy on arms, neck, etc. about 10 minutes after vaccine. I took Benadryl and it got better. Can I take second vaccine? Feeling very anxious. Day after vaccine, lymph pain under arm that had vaccine. Contacted local County Health regarding itching that I experienced on day of vaccine. They recommended that I follow up with my primary healthcare provider to see if okay to receive second dose. Should I be concerned about the itching I experienced after the vaccine?

2.12.2021 – Mild soreness under arm

2.19.2021 – Axillary lymph node pain and swelling. Large round raised red spot on arm at injection site. Rash appeared on evening of seventh day following vaccine.

3.10.2021 – Itchiness not at vaccine site

3.11.2021 – Systemic itchiness

3.12.2021 – Systematic itchiness

4.3.2021 – The arm that I received vaccine in had become sore again. Extreme fatigue.

4.11.2021 – Lymph node swelling and pain in back of neck. Nausea.

Atrial fibrillation and Nasopharyngitis

1.29.2021 – I am experiencing AFIB which I was diagnosed with a couple of years ago. It presents itself bimonthly on average. The last time it occurred was November so Im probably due for an episode. It is likely unrelated to the vaccine but I know a little about adverse event reporting

2.1.2021 – AFIB episode persists. Now going on 72h. This is not completely out of the ordinary but most times episodes last 24-48 hours

11.1.2021 – AFIB. I was previously diagnosed with AFIB which presents approximately every 30-40 days and lasts 1-2 days. Over the past week, I've experience near constant AFIB.

12.27.2021 – Mild head cold

Breast discomfort, Weight decreased and Breast pain

4.30.2021 – Migraine headache, nausea, lightheaded, acid reflux - lasted 4 days. This may be unrelated to the vaccine, just a coincidence that it started exactly one week after my first shot.

5.21.2021 – New: My breasts hurt, like as if I was breastfeeding again and I was full of milk. They have been hurting for one week now. If is very uncomfortable.

5.28.2021 – Chest area, especially breasts, were in pain, like as if I was breastfeeding again. It was very uncomfortable. Its going away now, but it was bothering me a lot for almost 2 weeks. Headache lasting several days, not responding to Motrin or Tylenol

6.13.2021 – Upset stomach all the time. I feel like Im not digesting my food well. A lot of heartburn and acid reflux. Pepcid doesnt work. Lost 8 lbs. I skip meals. Sometimes it feels like Ive got a hard lump in my stomach.

6.18.2021 – My arm still hurts where I got the shots. The pain is mild, but I dont like it hurting for so long.

8.6.2021 – My arm still hurts where I got the shots! It hurts deep in my arm, not at the surface at my skin. The pain is mild, but persistent and bothersome. Massaging doesnt help.

Upper respiratory tract infection, Injection site warmth and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.16.2021 – Just a heat/burning feeling at injection sight

3.19.2021 – Stiff neck but not sure if I may have slept wrong

4.6.2021 – Stiff neck forcseveral days now

4.27.2021 – I have, what I think is a sinus infection. The same day appointment doctor said sinusitis. Have me OTC meds

10.27.2021 – I just feel "off" today.

10.31.2021 – yesterday it was a very mild stiff neck. today I have severe pain from a stiff neck.

11.1.2021 – stiff neck and sore throat (more like an itch in my throat) like I need/want to cough

11.2.2021 – I have an upper respiratory infection. Coughing without bringing phlegm out is frustrating

4.20.2022 – I did get my 1st shingles vaccine today, too

4.27.2022 – Stiff neck but could be from sleeping wrong?

Transient lingual papillitis, Mouth swelling and White blood cell count decreased

3.6.2021 – Slight Swelling mostly eyes & toungue

4.1.2021 – Swollen eyes & mouth

9.29.2021 – Actually between dose #1 & 2 on March 15th experienced a post menopause bleed following 17 months of no menstrual activity. Read report of many women experienced menstrual anomalies related to covid vaccines. Pelvic ultrasound

1.13.2022 – Loss of appetite

2.1.2022 – Low white blood cell count (WBC 3.1)

10.11.2022 – Slightly swollen eyes

10.14.2022 – A singular irksome Transient lingual papillitis for past 3 days

10.24.2022 – Post nasal drip. Congestion

10.31.2022 – Congestion, blocked sinuses and frequent post nasal drip

11.14.2022 – extreme sinusitus

Asthenia and Nasopharyngitis

3.31.2021 – All is fine.

4.5.2021 – It has now been 10 days since I had my first vaccination shot and all is well.

4.24.2022 – Surgery for a bowel obstruction. Totally unrelated to COVID. I spent three weeks in the hospital, most of the time without wearing a mask, and being very weak, but I did not get COVID while being in the hospital.

8.12.2022 – Ten days ago I came down with a common cold. I home tested negative 3 times and then had a negative PCR test on August 4.

Sleep disorder, Decreased appetite and Neck pain

1.27.2021 – Mild pain in shoulder, neck, upper back area near site of injection

1.28.2021 – Sore muscle in shoulder and neck above injection site

1.29.2021 – Minor intermittent coughing

1.30.2021 – Cough intermittent

1.31.2021 – 2d day awakened with sore throatdidnt last. Intermittent cough.

2.1.2021 – Sore throat

2.9.2021 – Headaches on and off for two days. Now not too much. Fatigue on and off but not too bad. Body achesnot too bad. I was tested for covid antibodies and told I had none.

2.17.2021 – Intermittent cough

2.19.2021 – Mental fog

2.20.2021 – Dizziness and loss of appetite

2.21.2021 – No appetite. Lite headed

2.23.2021 – Nasal and chest congestion due to allergies probably

3.9.2021 – A cough that responds to cough drops. It seems to be getting better.

3.16.2021 – Yesterday I had a bout of extreme fatigue in the morning and nite beforehad to lie down and sleep. Cough is improving.

3.30.2021 – Fatigue and occasionally labored breathing

5.18.2021 – Difficulty breathing fully following weeks of coughing. No fever. Im well enough to carry on. Fatigue is severe, causes me to stop and rest or sleep.

8.20.2021 – Diarrhea for 5 days, occasional intense headaches, dizziness and extreme fatigue. All have improved after 10 to 14 days.

Tonsillar erythema, Tonsillar hypertrophy and Injection site warmth

3.23.2021 – The injection site is warm also. I started notes of reaction Friday, March 19. Pain at the injection site woke me up in the morning as I was lying on it. The red area surrounding the site has grown 3x since yesterday. I did take a few pictures.

3.25.2021 – I was achy and tired Wed 3/24. My injection site was hot. A late afternoon nap helped. Today I woke up with a sore throat & tonsil swollen/red, right side only. That went away by early afternoon. I feel normal currently. Thank you for your work!

4.18.2022 – Pain in my armpit with no discernable reason, change in color, or swelling, just a noticeable pain akin to an ingrown hair/pimple that never materialized

Tinnitus, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

4.8.2021 – Significant ringing in my right ear Schedule appt with ent physician

4.9.2021 – Significant tinnitis. Right ear

4.10.2021 – Significant tinnitis right ear

4.11.2021 – Constant tinnitus

4.12.2021 – Significant constant tinnitis right ear Appt with ent this week

4.13.2021 – Continued constant tinnitus Appt on thurs for assessment

4.27.2021 – Some ear ringing remains post shot #1

4.28.2021 – Tinnitis, armpit and side torso pain

4.29.2021 – Tinnitis, painful and swollen left armpit lymph node

4.30.2021 – Swollen painful lymph node in armpit side of injection, loud tinnitus

5.2.2021 – Some left armpit lymph node pain and swelling,. Right ear loud tinnitis

5.4.2021 – Right ear tinnitis

Generalized edema, Gastroenteritis viral and Swelling

2.10.2021 – Welts and swelling like an allergic reaction Saw primary care physicians assistant

2.15.2021 – Swelling and itching since injection on different parts of my body Went to primary care physician

8.9.2021 – I had a stomach virus for 2 days

2.8.2022 – At Christmas my husband got latest variant and a few days later I got real congested and coughed a lot. I did 5 at home tests from when I was exposed but all came out negative. I still have slight cough at times which is a long time

Cardiac discomfort, Ear disorder and Hypotension

2.18.2021 – Lymph node under right jaw/ear swollen, pain from there into ear. Starting to get right ear ache. Feel "shaky." Have felt anxious since vaccination.

2.20.2021 – Slight sore throat right side up eustachian tube into right ear. Swollen lymph node under right jaw

2.21.2021 – Still have ear fullness/pain on right. Now in sinus. Somewhat like allergy but only on right side. Slight sore throat on right side. Called pharmacy that gave shot for advice on taking allergy meds and if this was a concern

2.22.2021 – Ear pain/congestion and sinus congestion still bothering me

3.9.2021 – I seem to be developing a sore throat. My husband had what appears to have been a cold that he seems to have given to me.

3.16.2021 – Am recovering from a cold. Headache, fatigue and stuffy nose/sinuses pre-existed covid shot

3.20.2021 – Low blood pressure. 100/64

3.21.2021 – Funny heart feeling

Atrial fibrillation, Limb discomfort and Axillary pain

3.29.2021 – very slight soreness glands under arm on side of my immunization.

3.30.2021 – still slight tenderness under arm on side of shot.

4.6.2021 – Eight days after vaccination, woke up with renewed arm sickness in vaccinated arm. No rash or swelling, just deep muscle pain.At now two weeks out, it's starting to ease but is still there.

4.21.2021 – malaise and brain fog.

5.11.2021 – Don't think related to shot, but:- severe hip pain that lasted for 48 hours.- an episode of afib that I had to go to ER for.