Their Stories

Impaired work ability, Injection site swelling and Influenza

2.5.2021 – Day of innoculation: slight itching on OTHER bicep, no other symptoms. Day 2: Flu/migraine/fatigue, called out of work. Day 3: Injection site very swollen and painful, as if snakebit. Day 4: swelling subsided. Day 8/9: Swelling returned at injection site. Original inflammation was about 5" across, new inflammation about 2".

3.2.2021 – Swollen lymph node on same side as vaccination

3.3.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph node on same side as vaccination site

Head discomfort, Disturbance in attention and Menstrual disorder

1.9.2021 – Head/sinus congestion, cough

1.10.2021 – Head congestion

1.12.2021 – Congestion

1.13.2021 – Nasal congestion

1.21.2021 – Head Congestion

1.27.2021 – Worsening head congestion

2.4.2021 – Trouble focusing

2.18.2021 – Worsening congestion. Insomnia. Shoulder joint swelling. Hot flashes. Chills.

2.27.2021 – Tingling in my chest every night when I lay down. Injection arm is still painful up into the shoulder joint and down to the elbow. Appointment scheduled for Wednesday to get checked.

3.9.2021 – Worsening shoulder pain, body shakiness, menstrual cycle issues

3.13.2021 – Menstrual cycle is over a week off. Worsening shoulder joint pain.

3.22.2021 – Worsening shakiness in my chest and neck when I lay down - makes sleeping difficult

5.6.2021 – Body tremors Cardiology (for holter moniter) and Orthopedics

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Sleep disorder and Hot flush

2.12.2021 – Just fatigue. But I am a chronic lymphocytic leukemia patient

3.3.2021 – A little light headed

3.4.2021 – Hot flushing of face

3.6.2021 – Last night, severe shoulder ache bilaterally. Limited sleep significantly. Was gone in the morning from but remained in the shoulder with the injection. Also noticed axillary node enlarged. Now that is subsiding. Yt

3.7.2021 – Seems like it comes in waves. Last night I had the most severe headache since the shot. It greatly disturbed my sleep, so that is contributing to my state of tiredness I believe

Pain of skin, Injection site discomfort and Injection site rash

2.24.2021 – On day nine I developed a large red, itchy raised area over the site of the injection. Took Benadryl to relieve itch. Still some redness and mild discomfort today. Referred to CDC site for information and assurance that it was normal.

4.8.2021 – I have had several headaches which is unusual for me.

4.15.2021 – Skin pain/ tenderness

6.10.2021 – Sharp pain above the elbow in the arm that received the second vaccine. At times the pain travels down through my arm and outside fingers. No swelling, redness or heat.

1.24.2022 – Head cold symptoms of runny nose, sneezing low grade fever for 24 hours.symptoms lasted about nine days. Tested negative.

4.8.2022 – Sharp twinge type pain in upper right quadrant. Relieved with Advil.

Hypoacusis, Injection site discoloration and Disturbance in attention

3.12.2021 – My arm turned pink at the injection site and was really warm to the touch for three or so days. This started 8 days after my vaccination.

3.27.2021 – Loud ringing in left ear with eye pain

3.29.2021 – Ringing in ears. Concentration issues.

3.30.2021 – Loud ringing continues in my ears making concentration, hearing and sleeping difficult.

4.1.2021 – Ringing in ears still very loud.

4.2.2021 – The ringing in my ears from the vaccination is constant, headache and lack of sleep from the ringing in my ears is probably causing the fatigue.

4.16.2021 – Ringing in ears is getting more intense

4.23.2021 – Earring is getting louder. This started within a few hours after the 2nd dose. My primary provider

5.7.2021 – Ringing in my ears has gotten worse this week. Started after the 2nd dose

11.21.2021 – Ear pain

11.24.2021 – Ear ringing than began after the 2nd shot is much louder after the booster

11.25.2021 – Ear ringing louder

11.26.2021 – Ear ringing

5.21.2022 – Covid

Ocular discomfort, Weight decreased and Abnormal dreams

12.30.2020 – Eye discomfort since the day of the injection, especially the right.

1.13.2021 – Palpitations, widespread pain including intercostal pain, anxiety, forgetfulness. Just a feeling of unease that is overwhelming at times.

1.20.2021 – Severe achiness, fatigue and somtimes lightheadedness.

1.27.2021 – Palpitations, chest pain

1.28.2021 – Pounding heart palpitations, vivid dreams, night sweats

2.8.2021 – Increased joint pain, fatigue. Weight loss. Also extreme hot flashes .

2.15.2021 – Worsening joint pain, back and rib pain. Experiencing heart palpitations and chest discomfort at night. Brain fog, and anxiety. Negative covid test.

2.22.2021 – Joint and back pain, rib pain, palpitations

3.3.2021 – Muscle pain, joint pain, chest discomfort , occasional dizziness

3.10.2021 – Joint pain, muscle pain, palpitations

Burning sensation, Joint swelling and Peripheral swelling

3.23.2021 – Ankle and fts swallow

3.25.2021 – 1st. I have the feeling of disconfort as if I had a fever, (knees), I take my temperature and it is normal. 2do. I have never suffered from swelling in my feet and now I am. It is very unconfortable feeeling

3.26.2021 – My right leg an dt more than keft are swelling

4.23.2021 – My ankles are swollen, condition that never happen begore tha vaccine

9.17.2021 – Swelling left foot snd it is like something burning, and joints pain.

Hematochezia, Urticaria and Pruritus

4.8.2021 – I had a bit of a rash yesterday that developed on my left leg (I also got the shot on my left arm) and also yesterday I shat blood twice which has never happened to me before. Today the hives are much smaller / less itchy also and I have not shat more blood today.

4.10.2021 – slight sneezing but could be allergies

4.11.2021 – Itchy leg

4.12.2021 – Cold symptoms

4.13.2021 – Extreme cold symptoms

5.6.2021 – I shat blood again this morning which also happened after my first dose then stopped idk

5.9.2021 – Congested , lots of sneezing

Tremor, Palpitations and Injection site pain

2.15.2021 – Slight soreness at the injection site

2.17.2021 – Slight fatigue

2.18.2021 – Mild headache

2.19.2021 – Was seen at the dental this morning. Given a double dose of numbing medication with ephrineferin. My heart started to race and had the chills and trembling sensation; stayed near the dental office until sensation stopped; felted fatigued after and took a nap. Had lunch drove home and took a long nap. I feel bettwr now. Monitored for 30 minutes; but stayed by the healthcare facility until i felt better and I warmed up and the chills went away. Had lunch and drive home.

Arthritis, Abdominal pain upper and Asthenia

2.1.2021 – I have arthritis in my knees so that probably explains the pain.

2.2.2021 – As I said yesterday, I have arthritis in my knees and they are painful today.

2.10.2021 – Headache, body aches

3.17.2021 – Muscle aches all over my body

8.25.2021 – Achy joints Visit to my primary physician

10.31.2021 – Upper Abdominal pain could be acid reflux. Took some liquid antacid just now.

11.1.2021 – Could be acid reflux.

12.2.2021 – Headache, sore throat, coughing, aches, no energy. I had a Covid pcr test because of my symptoms and it was negative for Covid

12.24.2022 – Was sick with headache, nasal congestion, coughing for about 10 days. Negative Covid tests. Dr thought it was a sinus infection. Took antibiotics. Much better

Food poisoning, Disturbance in attention and Sleep disorder

3.5.2021 – Foggy brain. Not quite dizzy. Difficulty concentrating.

3.6.2021 – Fuzzy brain/mild dizziness

3.8.2021 – Mild swelling and a little pain below armpit. Lymphnodes? On same side as injection site

3.9.2021 – Slight swelling under armpit of injected arm. No longer sore.

3.10.2021 – Mild swelling under armpit of injected arm. No pain.

10.8.2021 – The most significant symptom is pain and swelling in the lymph nodes under the arm that was injected. I am having to take pain medication for it due to discomfort and interference with sleep. Occasionally I feel chilly when it isn't cold.

10.9.2021 – The lymph node swelling is still pretty uncomfortable.

10.10.2021 – Lymph nodes are still swollen and painful. Slight improvement.

10.11.2021 – lymph node pain and swelling significantly reduced

10.13.2021 – Mild swelling. No pain.

11.11.2021 – Stomach virus or food poisoning. Persistent diarrhea

Increased appetite, Telemedicine and Lethargy

3.21.2021 – Slightly sore left arm

3.22.2021 – Yes I want to report I am having problems with the Seafood diet I am on I just see pictures of food and I want to eat

3.23.2021 – The vaccine has increased my appetite for desert

3.24.2021 – Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut every day this year if youve been vaccinated

3.25.2021 – I have developed a CRS since the vaccine (Cant Remember St

4.16.2021 – Feeling very lethargic for Tuesday thru Thursday

4.30.2021 – Lethargic and slight headache

3.19.2022 – Feb 17throat was on fire running nose developed into cough the first two days I had all the symptoms of covid but test was negative a lot of sneezing the cough lingered till March 17 I kept coughing up clear phlegm but couldn't clear my chest Video

Nasal crusting, Retching and Cholelithiasis

2.6.2021 – Itchy eye

2.7.2021 – Eye is still a bit itchy but it is 7 degrees Fahrenheit, so maybe that is the cause (?).

2.8.2021 – Just some dry eyes, less than before. It is very cold outside, maybe the cause of it.

2.12.2021 – I feel noticeably better than before I took the vaccine. More energy, both mentally and physically. How did this happen?

11.26.2021 – Shooting sharp pains, in my arms. About once/day for last few days.

1.3.2022 – Sleep is poor due to sleep apnea and my CPAP machine is not working.

2.19.2022 – Sinus infection? Congestion and scabs in my nose. I also have a nagging pain in my back, lower right, inferior to rib area. It is mild, dull but persistent. I haven't gone yet but plan to next week.

5.21.2022 – In early April I had sudden onset of headache, fever and vomiting. Fever was 100.4 then 100.1 for almost a week, and diarrhea. Stomach pain and discomfort continues still, especially in the morning. Sometimes I dry heave. Gallbladder sludge.

Gait inability, Neuralgia and Joint swelling

12.1.2021 – Swelling in right knee, I can not walk, very strong pain

12.2.2021 – Right leg swollen, I am still in pain

12.3.2021 – Swollen right leg, moderate pain

12.5.2021 – My upper body is hurting very strong. I have nerve pain and I can not sleep at nights.

12.6.2021 – Very strong nerve pain in upper body and head. I can not sleep. I wanted to go to emergency , but I do not have any healthcare.

1.3.2022 – Body aches and nerve pain on upper body

2.28.2022 – Vertigo, weakness and tiredness

Bladder disorder, Skin discoloration and Ear infection

3.14.2021 – Eyes feel a little sore

4.4.2021 – Ear/sinus infection

4.27.2021 – I have tiny pinprick spots on my arms and belly..they do not hurt, or itch. And they are not raised.

5.18.2021 – Exhaustion

6.3.2021 – UTI... how to get multiple Scripts of antibiotics to get rid of it

7.20.2021 – Ive had continuing issues with my bladder since the vaccine. I made an appointment to see my obgyn

10.21.2021 – I don't know if it has anything to do with the vaccine but I've had a lot of bladder issues since my second vaccine. But it will not stop me from getting the booster.

Nasal turbinate hypertrophy, Iron deficiency anemia and Sinus headache

10.31.2021 – High heart rate

11.4.2021 – Took rapid Covid test that was negative. Seeing doctor for possible sinus infection today

11.5.2021 – Diagnosed with sinus infection

1.30.2022 – Turbinate Hypertrophy Steroid injection procedure

9.10.2022 – Elevated heart rate of 120 while resting and at least 140 while doing light activity.

9.11.2022 – Heart rate still elevated, but not as high as yesterday

9.12.2022 – Forgot to note bruising at injection site starting the day after and continuing through today. Injection site is also warm to the touch.

12.9.2022 – Sinus congestion and headache

Accident at work, Impaired healing and Injection site pruritus

4.27.2021 – My sumptoms were more severe thr day after but i registered late and cant record them now apparently, on tbis app.

4.28.2021 – Appetite is still a little slow to return but eating all my meals even if they are small today. Didnt really eat what I would call a meal until late last night. Sleep is drastically affected because of sunday into early moday symptoms.

10.30.2021 – The diarrhea was mild and brief, watching for trends.

11.10.2021 – Mild diarrhea, itching at injection site

10.27.2022 – I had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in March 2021. I had also been injured at work and healing from that just didn't happen for a few reasons. But anout 2 months ago I started a new diabetes drug called Ozempic that has greatly imroved myhealth

Epigastric discomfort, Exercise tolerance decreased and Painful respiration

8.13.2021 – My brain has felt a bit heavy, as odd as that sounds. When I lean forward/over, its almost like my head feels heavy, or weighted down. Bizarre feeling, for sure.

8.14.2021 – Irritable stomach & bowel, but nothing too crazy.

8.18.2021 – My glands in my throat have been slightly tender, and Ive had a little bit of a sore throat, but that could be caused by the smoke in the air.

9.2.2021 – Headaches on/off. My brain felt a little weird a day or two after my first shot, but it has felt like I have a bit more pressure in my brain off/on since then, as odd as that sounds. And scattered headaches the past few weeks.

9.8.2021 – I felt pain at my injection site (like Id been punched hard) through the night & a bit after waking up, probably from being immobile for so long. I had a similar brain-heaviness that I experienced after the first shot, but no where near as strong.

9.9.2021 – I didnt feel feverish, but just hot & sweat easier than usual.

9.10.2021 – My lungs have felt slightly more strained in taking deep breaths since I got my 2nd dose on Tuesday.

9.21.2021 – I think it may be a spout of seasonal allergies or something, but yesterday & today, Ive been a bit dizzy, had headaches, sneezing more than usual, and not had as much energy as I typically do.

9.29.2021 – Ive had a few headaches the last few days, along with the weird brain sensation that I had after my first shot. Almost like I can feel my brain pulsing or breathing, as odd as that sounds. I cant said that Ive ever felt that before the shot.

10.19.2021 – I thought I've had allergies the last few days, but I woke up this morning with swollen glands in my neck, and my throat has been tender when I lean my head backkind of bizarre. I've had headaches for the past few days, and felt slightly fatigued.

12.7.2021 – Headaches. My headaches seem to have gotten worse than they've been since I had migraines as a pre-teen/teenager. I didn't seem to get headaches as often in the past several years until after I got my Covid vaccine. They're more in my brain now too.

2.11.2022 – Head strains

2.12.2022 – My lymph nodes under my right armpit (I got the shot on my right shoulder) were swollen & fairly tender throughout the day today. The tenderness got worse as the day went on.

2.13.2022 – My lymph nodes under my right armpit have still been swollen & tender today.

2.14.2022 – Lymph nodes under my right armpit are still sore & tender.

2.16.2022 – The tenderness in my right armpit is much more faint than a few days ago, but still there.

2.17.2022 – Sore neck

2.21.2022 – I've felt very sluggish the past few days. Exercises that challenged me before, have felt more difficult to complete.

2.25.2022 – I've been much more tired, fatigued & sluggish than I was before my booster shot. Exercising seems harder to get through, and I don't have the endurance or energy that I used to. I'm tired often, but can't seem to get enough sleep.

3.6.2022 – -Slight difficulty breathing with heavy lungs the past few days. -More extreme fatigue. -The swollen lymph nodes in my right armpit (they started the day after my booster) come and go. I've never had that before.

3.26.2022 – I don't know if I simply caught a cold, but once been more fatigued than since my COVID booster shot, and had more back pain and muscle aches & pains, even though I'm regularly exercising and stretching. I get pretty regular headaches too.

COVID-19 immunization, Joint instability and Back pain

12.23.2020 – I do not believe my tiredness is vaccine related. Many other physical activities today.

1.9.2021 – Just received 2nd dose 01/09/2021@4:30p today.

1.30.2021 – Severe fatigue, chills, muscle ache for 24hrs...17days post second Covid vaccination

2.13.2021 – Lymphadenopathy on injection site side

2.20.2021 – Back pain from snow shoveling. Not covid related Rx called in

4.10.2021 – Continue to have day or two day period of extreme fatigue. Usually associated with mild nausea and lightheadedness.

7.10.2021 – Right knee unstable. Arthritis. Not covid related Dr office visit and outpatient PT

Premature menarche, Crying and Mood swings

5.10.2021 – Early and very heavy menstrual period which is way out of the norm for me. Lasted 5 days rather than the usual 3.

5.17.2021 – Have been getting consistently better

5.19.2021 – Menstrual period started 2 weeks early and is very heavy

5.21.2021 – Weepy and sad for no apparent reason

5.29.2021 – For the last week or so my moods have been very unpredictable and many times have started crying for no reason. Wondering if the vaccine is interfering with the efficacy of my Effexor.

6.27.2021 – Ever since first vaccine my period has come early each month and been abnormally heavy

11.13.2021 – Weight gain

Tension, Injection site bruising and Muscle spasms

4.4.2021 – Muscle soreness top/back of sholder, front edge & back edge (lat) of armpit on left arm/side where shot was given (4/1-4/4).

6.9.2021 – Recurring left Neck/shoulder & mid- back spams/tension causing frequent trips to chiropractor (over last 2.5 wks). Chiropractic adjustments

11.24.2021 – Occasional slight dizziness 11/21-11/24

11.25.2021 – Dizzy, bit spacey

5.13.2022 – Muscle soreness/ache upper arm around injection site, and a bit in shoulder joint

5.14.2022 – Injection site has been bruised since shot; muscle aches upper left arm around injection site

5.19.2022 – Nickel-sized bruise at injection site

Internal hernia, Parenteral nutrition and Vertebral lesion

4.4.2021 – Ear pain (like an earache from an ear infection)

4.5.2021 – Earache

4.7.2021 – Eczema is flaring up, earache

4.26.2021 – Sore throat, cough

4.28.2021 – Sore throat

4.30.2021 – Cough, itchy throat

5.16.2021 – Went to surgery for internal hernia

5.21.2021 – Hospitalization for internal hernia, low red blood count, white blood count, calcium, chloride, potassium, and low/high liver count levels.

7.23.2021 – Internal hernia, declining health, malabsorption/malnutrition and currently on Total parenteral nutrition through PICC line. Just released from hospital Tuesday.

10.22.2021 – Lesion on spine, lesion on liver. Septic shock from PICC line. Malnutrition. Pelvic congestion syndrome. Need small intestine bypass. In office visits. Catscan, MRI, EDG and colonoscopy.

Dry mouth, Pruritus and Diarrhea

3.13.2021 – Loose stools, but not frequent like diarrhea

3.15.2021 – Dry mouth, but I have also spent an unusual amount of time on the phone for work today. (2hr + conference calls doing presentation)

4.6.2021 – Some itchiness in localized areas in extremities. Cannot tell if coincidental bug bites or minor hives.

4.8.2021 – Aches were moderate but short duration. Occurred in same arm shot received.

7.1.2021 – Intermittent Knee soreness but may be age related wear & tear

4.1.2022 – Intermittent headaches, 1-2 that have persisted for more than 24 hours. But nothing truly exceptional

Throat clearing, Head discomfort and Injection site pain

2.2.2021 – Just some soreness at the shot site that day.

2.22.2021 – Sore glands in neck,slight headache.

2.23.2021 – Just not full of pep yet

2.27.2021 – Head feels like pressure but not painful

3.6.2021 – A little cough and throat clearing for the past few days . Nothing today. I could use a little more energy but functioning ok.

3.27.2021 – Throat clearing and mild sore throat in the night

4.3.2021 – Persistent cough and throat clearing,not extreme though. Bothersome but energy seems more normal.

8.21.2021 – Head cold due to overexertion. Feeling better. Had a covid test results negative.

Ovarian cyst ruptured, Loss of consciousness and Dysmenorrhea

4.7.2021 – I have been experiencing some abdominal pain since yesterday. It happens whenever I eat, and after an hour or so, it goes away.

4.8.2021 – A little abdominal pain

5.3.2021 – Light headaches for three or four days.

7.5.2021 – I didnt start Vsafe checkups right after my first dose, so I never had the chance to mention that I lost a lot of hair starting a week after my first dose. It continued for a while after my second dose, and then, stopped completely.

10.4.2021 – On September 2, I had my period (regular schedule). September 3, I was in a severe pain and consequently I passed out. After a checkup, it turned out that I had an ovarian cyst that burst and caused the issue.

5.10.2022 – Persistent headaches. Painful periods with heavy bleeding.

10.19.2022 – I have had shingles starting October 12. Health Center at my university

10.27.2022 – I have had shingles. University Health Center and my dentist.

Vascular insufficiency, Osteomyelitis and Aspartate aminotransferase increased

3.22.2021 – Bone infection in face. Predates the shot

3.27.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, severe neck and body pain on the side I got the shot, fever, shaking and severe headache allll the time.

4.3.2021 – Ast liver was 45 ast last week and 260 on Thursday (5 days later).It should be 5-30.Endless headache.

4.24.2021 – Worsening asthma, vascular sufficiency issues in legs. Worsening migraines and severe tinnitus.

5.15.2021 – Chills, nausea and muscle pain

11.13.2021 – Weird neuro stuff. A lot of confusion and memory lapses. Completely unrelated to degenerative disk disease as well as lupus and autonic failure/nOH.

Skin irritation, Mass and Specialist consultation

4.9.2021 – Rash on my feet. Red lump and sore on my toe

4.10.2021 – Had skin irritation without rash still have red llump that hurts on toe

4.20.2021 – A slightly swollen lymph node in my right side of neck

4.28.2021 – Pain in neck and jaw

5.2.2021 – Burning sensation on and off under my arm where I got shot

5.4.2021 – Swollen gland in neck

5.18.2021 – Nerve pain or irritation in my hands and feet.

5.25.2021 – Burning nerv pain in my foot and all my joints have been hurting on stop

6.1.2021 – My joints have been still hurting . Even my back ever since the last vaccine.

6.8.2021 – Severe joint pains Dr gave me anti inflammatory My foot dr

10.26.2021 – Pain in right hand Severe muscle spasms in back

Joint stiffness, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

4.5.2021 – very mild symptoms on evening of vaccine on 4/2/21 and day after very mild symptoms but still had sore arm.and sore arm on 4/4/21

4.24.2021 – very mild soreness at the injection site muscle, especially noticed when pressing on it

4.25.2021 – Last night, I experienced some joint pain and stiffness in my right leg and some fatigue. Short lived. Feel better today. I have a mild case of cerebral palsy that affects my right side of my Symptom have gone away.s

1.1.2022 – Felt mild symptoms off and on during the first 24 hours. Feel better and good today. A little malaise during the first 24 hours.

Vulvovaginal discomfort, Appendicectomy and Extrasystoles

2.17.2021 – Tightness in throat,left side chest, left arm. Hospitalized and ran EKG, ECHO and stress test. All results were good. Also I developed a cyst in the vaginal area 4 or 5 days after I got the first shot. I've never have had this before.

3.21.2021 – Tired and fatigued a little nauseous

4.11.2021 – Diarrhea

8.28.2021 – Appendix taken out.

2.27.2022 – Heart racing and skipping beats. Cardiologist thinks it's from omnicron I had Dec 22. He is monitoring me.

Bacterial vulvovaginitis, Drug hypersensitivity and Urinary tract infection

4.14.2021 – Had an allergic reaction to a new medication overnight which may explain some symptoms

10.27.2021 – I had a UTI followed by bacterial vaginitis followed by another UTI. Symptoms cleared with medication.

12.27.2021 – Have had a stuffy head and woken up with a sore throat last few days. Unclear if it's illness or allergies.

1.3.2022 – Some new congestion with mild sore throat periodically. Experienced some significant muscles aches without apparent cause the past few days but better today.

5.30.2022 – Experienced a muscle spasm in my back. It is responding well to muscle relaxers and anti inflammatory medications. Called for refills on medications previously prescribed for ongoing back issues.