Their Stories

Gastrointestinal infection, Diabetes mellitus and Sinus headache

1.25.2021 – Scratchy throat runny nose coughing slight headache and as of today my chest stsryed hurting.

2.1.2021 – Not yet just got the shot this morning

5.3.2021 – Sinuses and severe headaches. Haf a test dine Thursday last week and it came back negitive

8.2.2021 – My diabetes is out of control and i had a serious intestinal infection over the 4th of July

2.1.2022 – Diagnosed with COVID on November 2nd 2021. Symptoms were minimal. Feeling run down lasted the longest about 2 months Had a fever 1 day a cough 2 days loss of smell for a week and plugged ears for about a month

Bowel movement irregularity, Herpes simplex and Therapeutic response unexpected

3.12.2021 – For 2-3 days I had an issue of having a bowel movement within an hour after eating every meal. No pain, but loose stools. Not sure if something I ate didn't agree or what was going on. Thought I should mention it since it was strange..I felt fine!

5.2.2021 – This happened after my first shot also but I didn't relate it to the shot. When it happened after second shot, I thought I should report. 2 to 3 weeks after each shot, I had a small outbreak of a herpes sore. Lasted several days each time.

6.20.2022 – I was having a herpes simplex 2 sore prior to and on the day of this second booster. I looked it up and it seemed okay to get the shot. But I was amazed that within a couple days the sore completely disappeared and I had no pain in that area.

Flushing, Feeling hot and Hyperhidrosis

4.8.2021 – I got the first shot yesterday and this is my first entry. A couple minutes after the shot I got hot, sweary, and nauseous. It past in five to ten minutes while waiting in the waiting area. I didn't throw up. I had a mild headache until later in the evening and felt a bit tired. Today has been fine with only mild shoulder ache and slight tiredness.

4.11.2021 – Headache started during the night. Made rest a bit less great but did fine overall. Headache still with me today. I took two Tylenol's around noon and it seems to be going away now. No way to know whether this was brought on as a symptom from the shot or otherwise.

4.28.2021 – Nausea occurred just after receiving 2nd vaccination, just as first shot did, but not quite as bad this time. I would describe it as a quick rush of sickness, hot, sweaty, flushed, and somewhat feel as if you might throw up. Lasted 5-10 minutes.

Herpes simplex, Feeling hot and Neck pain

1.12.2021 – Mild pain in the neck and upper shoulders yesterday evening, worse with neck flexion, gone by this morning. Performed a moderate resistance training workout without incident this morning.

1.23.2021 – Hot and slightly tingling of skin of face and hands and feet. Afebrile. Was quite noticeable week 2 post injectionbetter now.

2.6.2021 – Feeling of warmth in face and feet

5.9.2021 – Feet feel hot. Waiting for appointment

2.6.2022 – Since February vaccination (Moderna #2), much higher incidence of Herpes simplex 1 outbreaks. 4-5 in past 12 monthsusually occurs once per year.

Ovarian disorder, Abscess and Body temperature fluctuation

3.6.2021 – Achy

3.8.2021 – Vomited the night before last, TERRIBLE night sweats the last two nights

3.9.2021 – Severe sweating

3.10.2021 – Shaking chills, wide temperature swings, night sweats, Sought and took a rapid covid test - it was negative

3.18.2021 – Fever, night sweats, chills, headache. Have been seeking care in case its something else. Bloodwork on 3/16 revealed a WBC of 22.8

4.14.2021 – Unrelated - ovarian abscesses. This has prevented me from getting the second vaccination

6.2.2021 – Bilateral tubal ovarian abscesses

Telemedicine, Anxiety and Hypertension

3.11.2021 – I think I have a sinus infection. Going to ear throat & nose doctor tomorrow. I actually feel better today. But still going to the doctor.

3.20.2021 – My blood pressure was high. I normally have normal. The doctor put me on medication Losartan Potassium 50mg. My pressure and pulse is up and down. Could be from anxiety for the second shot. Getting my second vaccine on Thursday March 25th. My primary in person and my cardiologists ekg in the office it was normal and zoom call in the afternoon. Plan to go back to the cardiologists in 2 weeks after my second shot.

3.25.2021 – Just got the shot 12:30 today.

4.8.2021 – Sinus infection Went to ENT & Cardiologist.

4.15.2021 – Still not feeling well. Racing heart beat, dizzy and headache. No fever. Went to the cardiologist. I am going back to the ENT for a re-check for my sinus infection. Not feeling my best.

4.22.2021 – Dealing with vertigo per my doctor.

4.29.2021 – Vertigo..... working with the ENT for vertigo

5.6.2021 – Vertigo....

Gingival pain, Pain of skin and Toothache

3.3.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth skin hurting.

3.9.2021 – Called doctors office to report that I still had symptoms a week after vaccination and seek advise.

3.23.2021 – Pain at injection site, intermittent metallic taste in mouth and general bad taste in mouth, nausea, fatigue.

3.31.2021 – Unusual taste in mouth.

4.4.2021 – Pain in injection site from first shot.

4.20.2021 – Chills, fatigue

5.6.2021 – Pain in arm I injection site from first shot. Very tired.

7.1.2021 – Tired, facial gum and tooth pain ear pain.Though I had dental work, which might have caused this, the dentist was not clearly able to identify the source/cause of pain. Dentist

3.30.2022 – Chronic fatigue

Lung disorder, Asthma and Sneezing

3.20.2021 – No

3.25.2021 – no

4.3.2021 – I should have stated this earlier in the process but starting a day or two after I got the injection, my lungs have been tight, unable to expel much. I am a smoker and I do have asthma but rarely have to use my inhaler. I've been using my inhaler.

10.31.2021 – I experienced congestion and coughing within 3 days of getting the booster. But not as serious as the lung problems I had after my J&J vaccination in March.

1.22.2022 – Congestion, sneezing, cough, sore throat.

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Heart rate decreased and Respiratory disorder

5.13.2021 – Some of my long covid symptoms have returned since getting the vaccine but nothing too serious

5.14.2021 – Long covid symptom that came back is still around

5.28.2021 – Tachycardia and still having issues breathing. The breathing issue is similar to what i had when i had long covid. The fast heart rate is new. When i had long covid i had slow heart beat

11.5.2021 – Sometimes my heart rate goes high now instead of just low. Ive had to see a cardiologist Cardiologist

Chiropractic, Hot flush and Night sweats

1.29.2021 – A hot flash during sleep last night. Normally I do not have one.

2.11.2021 – Migraine headache today

2.18.2021 – I feel like I am getting a cold.

2.20.2021 – Pain in lymph nodes in arm administered vaccine

2.21.2021 – During the night I woke up in a major sweat, I had to change my night gown and bedding. My lymph node in my right arm is still swollen in the arm I received my vaccine.

3.11.2021 – Nausea and Vomiting and Diarrhea, Fatigue Chiropractor

11.1.2022 – Fatigue, sinus congestion, pain

Irritability, Parosmia and Sinus disorder

3.15.2021 – I am smelling odors that arent present. It was very noticeable this morning but has diminished over the last 10 hrs.

3.17.2021 – Runny nose.

3.21.2021 – Since the vaccine, Ive felt as if I had a sinus (head cold), with fatigue, but everyday I have increasingly felt less symptoms. Always worse in the evening. Today is better than yesterday.

4.12.2021 – Dry irritable cough

4.14.2021 – Irritable cough, tender axilla same side as injection

4.15.2021 – Axilla still a little sore on shot side but better than yesterdsy

4.16.2021 – Sore axilla

Glossitis, Hematochezia and Bone pain

4.28.2021 – Bones and teeth ache

5.1.2021 – Teeth and jaw ache

5.2.2021 – Jaw and teeth pain

5.11.2021 – Stomach aches and blood spots in stool on 2 occasions that I know of. Continue to have fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain, bone pain

5.18.2021 – Worsening headache, joint pain, feet pain, abdominal distress

7.27.2021 – Yesterday and today I have diarrhea. Yesterday vomiting. Low grade fever. Body aches and fatigue maybe a little sore throat.

10.31.2022 – Stinging sensation at injection site

11.1.2022 – Can't concentrate

11.3.2022 – Bone pain

11.4.2022 – Inflammation of my entire body including face hands feet tongue

11.14.2022 – Fever, sore throat, headache, congestion, GI distress

11.21.2022 – Bone pain, headaches, feverish

11.28.2022 – Headaches Bone pain, foot pain, fatigue

12.5.2022 – Frequent GI distress, headaches, feeling feverish off and on, bone pain, joint pain

Gastric antral vascular ectasia, Ammonia increased and Hepatic cancer

2.5.2021 – Very gassy

2.12.2021 – Bones ached which woke me up and upset stomach.

3.6.2021 – Loose bowels not totally diarrhea. Maybe something I ate

3.20.2021 – Swollen legs UtiHeart murmur Anemia Colonoscopy endoscopy. Ultra sounds for heart liver lungs etc

3.27.2021 – Hospitalized with vascular ecstasies

4.3.2021 – Swollen legs, anemia, heart murmur, vascular estastia. Hospitalized for1 week and received 2 blood transfusions and one iron infusion.

5.22.2021 – Have vascular estasia, liver and kidney issues

8.21.2021 – High ammonia levels, low platelets, liver and kidney issues. Ive been hospitalized and nice there is a heart problem. Frustrating

2.20.2022 – Cancer if the liver Radiation , more doctor visits and lab work

Road traffic accident, Induration and Amnesia

1.22.2021 – Ive had intermittent nausea with stomach upset since I got the vaccine. No history prior to vaccine of this.

1.23.2021 – Upset stomach

3.13.2021 – Abdominal pain

8.12.2021 – Memory loss

12.29.2021 – Weird bulges in my upper abdomen

1.4.2022 – Numbness and tingling left hand and forearm

1.9.2022 – Intermittent tingly/numbness in left forearm and hand. Pulsations followed by hardening in the upper abdomen mostly LUQ.

1.25.2022 – Headache, still having abnormal abdominal pulsations in the upper abdomen and left lower arm and hand tingling

3.29.2022 – MVA.

6.28.2022 – MVA

Menopausal symptoms, Bell's palsy and Intermenstrual bleeding

4.1.2021 – Dizzy

4.20.2021 – Diahreah

4.26.2021 – Dizziness

4.28.2021 – Legs tingling and numb

4.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes tingling

5.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes painful joints diahreah red rash on face fatigue

5.13.2021 – I was starting menopause and now heavy bleeding got it after second shot and now bleeding again only 8 days later again. Extreme fatigue

5.20.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on neck and shoulder pain. Extreme fatigue.

5.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes neck pain fatigue

6.3.2021 – Mastoid pain fatigue neck pain Waiting to hear from dr went to physical therapist to try to relieve pain

10.21.2021 – Bell's palsy tinnitus heart palpitations numbness tingling cough sinus infection sore throat

Pulmonary edema, Drainage and Hypertension

2.1.2021 – I want to ask. I take 81mg of aspirin daily. Is it ok to take the morning of my second vaccine? I did for the first one no knowing. What is the protocol?

2.16.2021 – No

8.16.2021 – I do not have a spleen so Im considered Immune compromised. I did have a blood test and it shows I do have antibodies from the vaccines. I am considering getting tested again just to make sure it remains the same as the first blood test.

8.25.2021 – These symptoms were day after 3rd vaccine

8.27.2021 – None

8.28.2021 – Chest tightness

9.4.2021 – A little light headed

5.2.2022 – I have a cold? Sore throat, runny nose, ears ache. Went for an antigen test and PCR Test today. Negative on the antigen and waiting results on the PCR. I am immunocompromised so I went to get tested. Caught this from my 6 year old granddaughter.

Food poisoning, Gait disturbance and Vomiting

3.14.2021 – I have a cold right now, but it is in the obnoxious only category. Have a cough and am tired, but no temperature. Drinking plenty ag fluids snd getting extra rest.

4.1.2021 – My legs especially my left leg aches a lot. I am using a cane which is not usual. Sometimes it feels like it isnt going to support me..

5.27.2021 – I dont know if there is any connection, but I am expieriencing very sore knees and tiredness..

10.6.2022 – Dizziness

10.20.2022 – I probably had food poisoning because night before last I spent about 3 hours of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. After a day of pedialite and crackers I'm better today.

Blood glucose decreased, Loss of consciousness and Hypersomnia

3.26.2021 – While I am not diabetic, my blood sugar dips low sometimes and I have trouble focusing and get a little irritable, especially if I dont eat snacks regularly. My blood sugar seemed to be harder to control the day after the shot, and I felt tired on my 4-mile run, but I didnt feel horrible or have loss of appetite. Today my blood sugar seems to have normalized again.

4.22.2021 – Lost consciousness (passed out) for a second, face-planted in front of my daughter after trying to get coffee and breakfast. Ended up in bed for rest of the day with low-grade fever. Slept a lot.

Burning mouth syndrome, Tooth extraction and Blood glucose increased

4.7.2021 – Worsening of soreness in site if recent tooth extraction, will see dentist today Dentist

5.11.2021 – Increased blood pressure and blood sugar. Also diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome. I normally am on bp med but it lately is not well controlled. The elevated blood sugar is out if the blue

5.18.2021 – Burning mouth syndrome, hypertension not responding well to medicine, and high normal blood sugar. Metallic taste in mouth. PCP office, dentist, osteopath office

10.6.2021 – TMJ and elevated blood sugar. Taste changes and finished taste, I bought a home Covid test kit and results were negative

Groin pain, Hypersomnia and Impaired work ability

6.12.2021 – Phone call and visit pharmacy

6.23.2021 – Headaches dull and persistent. Taking tylenol helps but it still lingers right much of the time. I don't think it is my sinuses.

7.11.2021 – Mild pain at shot area and mild headaches and some slight fatigue

7.14.2021 – Maybe unrelated to shot. Severe pains in left groin area. Not constant but sharp. Considering going if it persists.

7.28.2021 – Headaches are more consistent and causes me not to be able to concentrate. I have slept alot this past week. Saw my regular physician.

10.8.2021 – Joint pains that weren't present previously in both my hands. I am still having headaches weekly, but not as intense. Consulted my primary doctor. And stayed out of work on the more painful days.

Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

4.19.2021 – Im on the 13th day of my period, which also came three weeks early and started a few days after my second shot. None of this is normal for my cycle, but is otherwise manageable.

5.20.2021 – This hellish period is happening again. Started roughly 4 weeks after my last period (the unexpected one after the 2nd shot). As with that one, this is also beyond 7 days and heavier than usual. I have a mirena IUD so periods are light & consistent

Axillary web syndrome, Phlebitis superficial and Phlebitis

2.26.2021 – Swollen armpit on side where shot was given.

2.27.2021 – Soreness left arm

2.28.2021 – Pain and swelling in armpit down to elbow

3.1.2021 – Pain and swelling not improving. Now extends from armpit down to wrist. Very tender to touch. Calling my PCP in the morning of March 2nd 2021.

3.2.2021 – Saw PCP today. The 2nd dose Moderna vaccine was given left arm on 2/24/2021. Today, DX - Lymphadenopathy, with superficial phlebitis from left armpit traveling down humerus and ulnar to just below left thumb. Placed on medrol dose pack and advised to use warm compresses. Visit to Primary Care Physician, (b)(6).

3.4.2021 – Taking Medrol dose pack, on 2nd day. Swelling under arm continues as well as phlebitis in left arm

3.17.2021 – Swelling in and axillary are continues and is painfull

3.31.2021 – Swelling left axillary area down left arm slowly getting worse. Have cording of veins. Going back to PCP. PCP

4.7.2021 – Continued swelling left arm axillary area down arm

Anaphylaxis treatment, Hysterectomy and Anaphylactic reaction

3.5.2021 – Itchy

4.6.2021 – Brain Fog

4.7.2021 – Very early menstrual cycle, rolling hot flashes without warning.

4.16.2021 – Im on Xolair for MCAS. Today I got my routine medicine Ive had for years and Im experiencing the worst side effects ever since my vaccine. Extremely abnormal.

4.23.2021 – My Xolair medicine has reacted differently now for the first time in years. Vaccine is the only variable. My hives are more difficult to manage and increased difficulty managing fatigue.

10.21.2021 – Ear infection, throat infection, swollen lymph nodes

3.21.2022 – Hysterectomy

5.15.2022 – The shot required an epi pen. I'm dealing with the aftermath of that which isn't pleasant

5.16.2022 – Still recovering from anaphylaxis

Catarrh, Lip dry and Concussion

4.18.2021 – Swollen glands in my neck

4.20.2021 – None

4.21.2021 – Muscle cramping in legs

4.22.2021 – Sneezing

4.23.2021 – Runny nose

5.10.2021 – Allergy and cold nasal congestion and sneezing and clear runny nose for 5 days; but its basically gone away now.

5.13.2021 – Allergy came back and severe sinus infection itching eyes sinus pressure clear running nasal drips and headaches from it

5.14.2021 – Clear Nasal drip, allergies and sneezing , sinus pressure

5.15.2021 – Constantly clear nasal drips and allergies sinus congestion

5.16.2021 – Sinus and allergies

5.17.2021 – Sinus pressure allergies

5.18.2021 – Sinus infection and allergies

5.19.2021 – Sinuses

8.12.2021 – Body aches, especially in my back; and running nose and what feels like allergies and some sneezing. Visit my primary care physician

11.11.2021 – Soar throat allergies cold flu like symptoms

7.20.2022 – Sinus, allergy, concussion like phenomenon, i.e., throbbing migrating headache on left side only of the head, face, eye, nose and throat only; possible shingles flare up? Because that was where the original shingles attack surfaced 24 years ago.1wk.

10.10.2022 – Mild allergy sinus/nasal

10.21.2022 – Nasal congestion; phlegm buildup with bright yellow in color.

11.4.2022 – Sneezing spells throughout the day and dry mouth and lips

Eye disorder, Visual impairment and Herpes zoster

2.19.2021 – Very stiff neck

2.20.2021 – Stiff neck

3.13.2021 – Shingles diagnosis this past Monday on face, eye and scalp Appointments in office with pcp and specialist

3.20.2021 – Shingles continue to be a problem Office visit with my doctor

3.27.2021 – Shingles on face and head approaching right eye. Seen Opthalmic doctor four times in 2 weeks At doctors office

2.20.2022 – Eye and vision problems perhaps from the shingles I got on my face and almost in my eye after the vaccine

Synovial cyst, Mechanical urticaria and Hypersensitivity

1.4.2022 – Increased dermatographia, and pain in ganglion cyst on wrist

1.5.2022 – Dermatographia is aggravated, dysautonomia also aggravated causing dizziness and high heart rate upon standing. This has been fine for months and returned just after booster.

1.7.2022 – Dermatographia still worsened

1.21.2022 – Pain in wrist ganglion cyst. It had been pain free for a month. The pain started again when I had a fever after the booster. Now it increases daily.

1.28.2022 – Pain in my wrist (where I have a ganglion cyst). Fatigue continues.

4.1.2022 – Increased allergy symptoms. Typical of spring. Cough, stuffy nose.

12.31.2022 – Cold, influenza A, Covid

Joint warmth, Bone pain and Irritability

3.13.2021 – Since mid afternoon yesterday, I have intense headache, pain in both shoulders, elbows, right ankle, and joints of both feet, soreness both knees. Right ankle was also swollen, red and warmer than rest of body, extremely tired.

3.26.2021 – The itching is most irritating, waking me up at night. I did not have this after first shot. The headache does not seem to want to go away.

4.10.2021 – For the last three days, general malaise; joint, muscle & bone pain; headache; extremely tired. Maybe arthritis flareup too.

9.30.2021 – Pain in joints, especially hands, shoulders, knees, feet RA flare up?.

5.15.2022 – Still swelling, redness, warmth and pain in joints, more intense in hands, feet, back.

6.7.2022 – Painful sore throat last Saturday night and Sunday all day along with lots of tiredness/fatigue. Did home covid test, negative result. Much improved Monday.

Superficial vein thrombosis, Induration and Nodule

3.13.2021 – March 9th after my second shot I had low grade fever, slight headache, chills, body aches, injection site pain for about 7 hours. Then it all suddenly went away

4.21.2021 – Swellimg , pain, hard knot in right lower extremity. Ultrasound Dx of partial thrombus in the short segment of the greater saphenous vein. I underwent a Varithena procedure on the same day that I had the first covid injection . Referral for ultrasound from urgent care physician. Visit with a physical therapist

Oral mucosal eruption, Crohn's disease and Musculoskeletal chest pain

1.22.2021 – I have crohns disease not sure if that or shot.

2.2.2021 – Headaches that settle in my forehead and eyes daily. They make me nauseated at times.

3.9.2021 – I have crohn's so not sure if vaccine or my immune system on overtime. I developed patchy like rash on cheek an on roof of mouth, eye irritation, upset stomach, diarrhea, and headache. No fever. Symptoms slowly going away. Rash on cheek is the last

10.10.2022 – Head congestion

10.21.2022 – Severe cough with congestion and sinus congestion. Headache, ears plugged , dehydrated,ribs hurt from coughing so much. Neg for COVID, flu and RSV. Office visit

Body temperature decreased, Lymph node pain and Respiratory tract congestion

2.16.2021 – Lymph nodes a bit activated on same side as injection site.

11.2.2021 – Low grade fever 12 hours post vaccine for 1.5 days, lower than normal body temp three days post vaccine.

10.7.2022 – After flying on July 10 from (b)(6) to (b)(6), OR, I was diagnosed with COVID on July 15; fever for four days, very sore throat (initial symptom), body aches, throat congestion (and extreme fatigue lasting six weeks). Drive thru clinic tested.