Their Stories

Enlarged uvula, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

3.13.2021 – Felt spacey for a couple of hours, beginning 3 hours after vaccination.

3.14.2021 – Yesterday afternoon I had mild to moderate swelling of the uvula, which also happened four years ago when I had an allergic reaction to clindamycin. I'm concerned that maybe I shouldn't get the second shot in case the swelling is worse next time and obstructs my breathing. ??

3.17.2021 – Yesterday, woke up with pain in right thigh, from top of knee to mid-thigh. By last night it hurt to walk on it and the pain extended to my upper thigh. I was concerned about a clot. Did a virtual urgent care visit and doc thought it was a simple phlebitis rather than DVT. Have been taking ibuprofen and applying warm heat. Today it doesn't hurt to walk but is still painful when touched.

3.18.2021 – Mild pain in right thigh, less than yesterday & day before.

Blood pressure decreased, Presyncope and Flushing

1.29.2021 – Think headache may be sinuses and unrelated to vaccination.

2.20.2021 – Yesterday, 23 hours after second vaccination I had sudden flush, nausea, and weakness-almost fell. Very sudden. Wonder if having only one kidney and stage 3 chronic kidney disease might affect how vaccine is handled. Just FYI, not expecting response.

2.21.2021 – Generally yucky

2.24.2021 – Nausea generally accompanied by mild dizziness

7.23.2022 – Slight dizziness, not sure if related to vaccination

Limb mass, Flank pain and Injection site mass

9.25.2021 – Pain that goes into jaw and down side

9.26.2021 – Pain in left side

9.28.2021 – Pain in left side and back

9.29.2021 – Left back pain and some pain into beck comes and goes

9.30.2021 – Left side and back pain that goes into the neck

10.1.2021 – Left side pain into back and up into jaw

10.29.2021 – Chest tightness and neck pain

10.30.2021 – Left side neck pain/chest tightness/wheezing

10.31.2021 – Chest tightness/left neck pain/lump in arm/burning

11.1.2021 – Chest tightness/left neck pain/lump at injection

11.2.2021 – Left neck pain/chest tightness/lump at injection site

11.3.2021 – Neck pain/lump at injection chest tightness

11.6.2021 – Chest tightness/left neck pain/lump at injection and wheezing

11.19.2021 – Chest tightness

11.26.2021 – Congestion and burning in chest Persistent pain in L arm

1.28.2022 – Covid

Limb discomfort, Decreased appetite and Chest discomfort

3.19.2021 – Tender at injection site only. Not enough to call pain

10.10.2021 – Slight congestion/ cough, throat scratchy

10.11.2021 – Scratchy throat, cough, slight runny nose

10.12.2021 – Scratchy throat, cough

10.13.2021 – Scratchy throat, slight cough, slight chest tightness,decrease food fluids

10.14.2021 – Congestion, scratchy throat,stuffy nose,cough, decrease appetite

10.15.2021 – Congestion ( nasal and respiratory) throat, generally don't feel well

10.16.2021 – Cough, congestion, nasal drainage, irritated throat

1.8.2022 – Just started, runny nose, tired, loose stools, throat irritation, moderate to severe headache, back ache, arms heavy.

12.9.2022 – Fatigue, sore throat, dry cough

Axillary mass, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy

12.24.2020 – None

1.18.2021 – Large egg sized lump in armpit of arm that received the vaccine

1.20.2021 – Large painful axillary lump Email symptoms to dr

1.21.2021 – Large egg sized lump in right axilla ,lymph adendenopathy

1.22.2021 – Smaller lump in axilla than yesterday, slight discomfort.

1.23.2021 – Slightly tender med sized lump in the axilla but improving

10.14.2021 – Large lump in armpit of vaccine arm

10.16.2021 – Large painful lump armpit of injected arm

10.17.2021 – Large painful lump under arm of injection site

1.14.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose

Hemiplegic migraine, Paresthesia oral and Migraine

1.1.2021 – Triggered hemiplegic migraine which included paresthesia down right arm and mouth and tongue tingliness. No difficulty breathing but did take Benadryl and Tylenol to be on the safe side. Also had dizziness. These symptoms were approximately 20 minutes after getting the vaccine. 30'minutes after taking Benadryl and Tylenol, the dizziness and mouth/tongue tingling subsided. Then extreme fatigue but could be due to the Benadryl. Next day I was also very tired despite rest.

Pharyngitis, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Feeling cold

8.9.2021 – Diagnosed with pneumonia on July 23, 2021. Dr's office in person visit.

7.18.2022 – For 4 nights last week I endured a freeze/ sweat cycle.. woke up drenched each morning.. also constipated during those days but no change in diet or routine. Just felt lousy during those days. Back to 'normal' now. Took 2 covid tests both negative.

10.28.2022 – RSV - all symptoms associated with RSV. Just getting over it. Covid testing always negative.

11.4.2022 – A hacking cough. Let's up then engages again. Covid tests negative.

Heart valve incompetence, Injection site induration and Injection site swelling

3.27.2021 – Last night whole body itching

4.9.2021 – Bad headache last few days and fatigued. My injection site flared up last week on Day 8. Red 6 ringed, swollen, hard and extremely itchy. It is getting better as time goes on.

4.23.2021 – Dizziness

5.28.2021 – I had chest pain and numbness. Went to primary doctor for an EKG, it was fine, was scheduled for an appointment with a cardiologist next week to be further checked out. In office at primary care physician

7.23.2021 – The end of May I started having chest pain, pressure and palpitations. I saw a cardiologist and through testing was diagnosed with a leaky mitral valve. I had a complete cardiac workup in 2015 prior to major surgery, so this was a new finding.

Menstrual clots, Injection site hypoesthesia and Weight increased

4.23.2021 – Eye pain, eye is sore to the touch

4.25.2021 – Eye pain, pressure in eyes and painful to touch, chest tightness

4.26.2021 – Eye pain. Painful to the touch

4.27.2021 – Sweating

5.2.2021 – Eye pain

5.8.2021 – Pain/numbness in arm at vaccine site

6.5.2021 – Chest pain/weight gain/stiff joints/body swelling/late period

7.22.2021 – Muscle shoulder pain at shot location on arm, extreme weight gain like prolly 15 pounds since March if not more pain pain while walking in my feet like tingling

4.22.2022 – Weight gain, high blood pressure, feet pain, stiff neck, pain in eyes, heavy heavy periods and blood clots, stomach pains and cramping

Rotator cuff syndrome, Tendonitis and Parosmia

5.29.2021 – joint aches for a few months, didnt know if from covid or not. bursitis in hip flared up and shoulders, knees hurt PT

7.17.2021 – now Im smelling a burning smell, was once in a while , now all day. also having problems with my joints, had some issues before covid, now in PT and seeing a spinal doctor. Dr. appts. and PT

10.17.2021 – I'm having chronic tendinitis in large joints, shoulders hips and knees. already had some issues but rheumatologist thinks this may have flared up from covid. cannot reduce inflammation.

Eye discharge, Hordeolum and Infection

6.11.2021 – Cold. Sore throat, nose and eyes drainage, cough, headache...

11.29.2021 – Stye in left eye. Infection. Optometrist

5.2.2022 – I tested Positive on Friday, April 29, 2022. I most likely have the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron, because started with sore throat. Rx Paxlovid started the evening of 4/29. Have taken 18 of the 30 pills, of the 5 day treatment. Home Covid test, followed by contacting Primary Care Provider by phone.

12.21.2022 – Covid Positive on November 25th thru December 9th. Paxlovid started Nov 25th. 5 days.

Joint effusion, Limb mass and Viral upper respiratory tract infection

2.16.2021 – Left arm elbow has a large lump of fluid

2.17.2021 – Effusion in elbow

2.18.2021 – Effusion in elbow continued

2.19.2021 – Just elbow fluid

2.20.2021 – Still fluid in elbow of arm of vaccine

2.23.2021 – Same fluid on elbow

3.14.2021 – Burning sensation in legs & eyes

11.1.2021 – Today, fine. The day after the shot was awful. Aches, pains, exhausted, and burning sensation in my legs & feer

11.27.2021 – Tired & nauseus

1.27.2022 – RSV diagnosis for severe upper respiratory virus VA Hospital tested husband (with same symptoms) for Covid, Flu & positive for RSV

5.19.2022 – Freezing cold before fever. Temp 96

10.29.2022 – Inflammation from waste to toes. Burning

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Hypotension and Syncope

4.16.2021 – Heart palpitations, weakness, tingling Cardiologist

4.21.2021 – Moderna totally made my POTS symptoms worse. Worsened tachycardia and lower blood pressure but slowly returning to normal

4.28.2021 – My POTS has been significantly worse since i got the first shot. I am having another POTS episode/attack today, i most likely will not get the 2nd shot. In person emergency visit to see my cardiologist. EKG, heart monitor ultrasound and starting a new medicine for my heart.

5.12.2021 – My heart condition, POTS, was significantly worsened after receiving the vaccine.

5.19.2021 – Numbness in face and on entire left side of body, chest pains, heart palpitations, tachycardia I am now getting rigorous testing done through cardiologist and neurologists. I had to go to the emergency room because the chest pain and numbness was unbearable

10.8.2021 – I got myacardia from the shot and it made my POTS worse. Two different cardiologists have confirmed this.

4.9.2022 – I have POTS and receiving the shot significantly worsened it. A year later I still have worsened POTS, but the symptoms have decreased. I have worse tachycardia now and I faint more frequently. I have seen several cardiologists in person from this

Impaired gastric emptying, Lymphadenitis and Bronchitis

3.16.2021 – Immediately after injection, left arm pit (injection side)starting throbbing and was painful.A few days later,I developed a large, inflamed, painful lymph node 3/11/21 I observed a new, red, raised rash on my injection site. Not itchy, just sore.

6.28.2021 – Congestion in chest and sinuses, bronchitis, chills and sweats, productive cough

11.24.2021 – Inflamed lymph nodes under left arm pit, painful

11.25.2021 – Swollen, painful lymph nodes in left armpit. Arm I got vaccine in

11.26.2021 – Painful swollen lymph nodes under my left arm, arm pit, side of injection

11.27.2021 – Painful swollen lymph nodes under left armpit

11.28.2021 – Left armpit lymph nodes and swelling with pain

11.29.2021 – Left armpit swollen painful lymph nodes

11.30.2021 – Swollen painful lymph nodes under left arm pit

5.24.2022 – Diagnosed with gastroparesis in March 2022. Currently have Covid

10.21.2022 – Sore throat for a week that won't go away

Impaired work ability, Vision blurred and Rash

5.11.2021 – These shots enhances your illness I thought I was having a STROKE So did the doctors I can do 15 or 25 minutes of work that's it then I'm in the bed this is sad no one should be forced to take anything especially a shot that taken our lives

5.23.2021 – Still tired & dizzyHead aches

5.28.2021 – The arms that I got the shot in start hurting me the 24th it was like I just took the shots all over again and they finally stopped Wednesday but they kind of soft sore today why I don't know

7.18.2021 – Bumps pain in the left shoulder eyes blurred

10.15.2021 – The arm I got the vaccines in hurt just like I just took the shots 3 days ago

Joint range of motion decreased, Muscle tightness and Mobility decreased

3.23.2021 – Hives. Im not sure they are from vaccine.

12.4.2021 – Cough, runny nose, congestion, sore throat

1.25.2022 – Painful and swollen lymph nodes in neck, muscle tightness in neck causing difficulty moving head without pain, scratchy throat, nasal drainage, nasal dripping, alight cough, fatigue, body aches

10.15.2022 – Sudden Severe onset of right should pain with partial loss of range of motion. Pain and inflammation making it difficult to use arm. Seeking professional help today.

12.29.2022 – Influenza A

Muscle discomfort, Joint swelling and Injection site swelling

4.26.2021 – My joints were throbbing and felt swollen while soaking in the tub. It did not go away after a half hour so I took some CBD and felt normal after another half hour

6.6.2021 – Flu like feeling, fatigue, rash (may be related), muscle and joint discomfort. Swelling and pain at vaccination site and lymph nodes.

5.22.2022 – Lymph nodes are tender

5.23.2022 – Tenderness of glandular areas

5.25.2022 – Bruise like pain in the armpit of vaccinated arm

6.10.2022 – I have a rash that started on the arm that had the injection and is now on my other arm. I don't know if the rash is related or if it caused by something else. I plan on a visit to a dermatologist.

Wheezing, Epistaxis and Productive cough

2.9.2021 – Very slight sore throat and thick phlegm in back of throat toward end of day today. Also the day I got vaccine(Sunday), I felt winded briefly, and had thick phlegm in the back of my throat. It went away after I rested that evening. The day after that (Monday), my arm that received the injection was very sore.

2.13.2021 – Sneezing, cough, wheezing

2.21.2021 – I am experiencing a cough in the mornings and evenings each day. Sometimes ill have sneezing fits.No fever or No other symptoms.

3.6.2021 – Cough

3.7.2021 – Severe lower back pain with the needle like abdominal painin the morning. Mild lower back pain now and ni abdominal pain now.

3.10.2021 – Cough in morning and stiff neck

3.11.2021 – Slight Sore throat

3.12.2021 – Cough here and there

3.20.2021 – Sneezing fit today with a cough here and there and a bloody snot when blowing my nose. My head felt pretty foggy after that, but I'd say it only lasted about 30 minutes today.

4.3.2021 – Thursday 4/1 I had chills and I also have a cough here ans there. However it doesn't last very long.

9.11.2021 – Cold symptoms. Don't think it is covid.

3.9.2022 – Contracted Covid Jan 1st and has had some lasting symptoms. One in particular is episodes of chest tightness. Physical Therapy

Bone cancer metastatic, Metastases to spine and Brain cancer metastatic

1.23.2021 – Im on Afinitor for metastatic breast cancer. Im usually achy and tired

8.7.2021 – Rash on elbow. Lack of energy. Foggy brain Labs and CT

9.28.2021 – Fatigue

11.18.2021 – Contó used to become very lethargic to the point that I couldn't work. Increased antidepressant and took med vacation from Afinitor for a month to try to regain strength and endurance.

2.17.2022 – Tingling pain in my hands and feet.

8.19.2022 – Cancer metastasis to my right femur, skull, shoulders, spine and now brain.

Peripheral coldness, Sneezing and Nasal congestion

9.17.2021 – Arm that had shot is achy and feels cold

11.19.2021 – Infrequent sneeze, runny nose or mild nasal congestion. Rare mild headache. Seems like probably allergy symptoms and/or possibly a general dehydration issue.

1.7.2022 – Occasional nasal congestion & fatigue (could be response to cold weather, or possibly allergies as this is exacerbated each time I do housework). Have noticed my injection site gets mildly tender randomly & infrequently. Tested neg. @ home on xmas.

10.8.2022 – Long covid

Blood pressure inadequately controlled, Groin pain and Cellulitis

1.25.2021 – Swelling of ankles , feet, hands and face I have RA and this has exacerbated it. Also looks like it reactivated cellulitis in my face. I am miserable

1.26.2021 – RA joints swollen and red with pain Blood tests

2.2.2021 – Migraine daily at 3:00 p.m.

2.9.2021 – Shingles. continued swelling in arms legs feet hands wrists and ankles. Headache everyday.

2.16.2021 – Swelling in hands face legs and feet and ankles. Also have shingles Blood pressure was 210/194 the day of shot

2.19.2021 – Swelling in face extreme today shingles from shot worse today

2.24.2021 – Mouth and teeth hurts. Every bone and muscle in body aches

3.3.2021 – I now have the flu and ache all over

3.10.2021 – Back pain and leg pain. Swelling in extremities severe

3.17.2021 – Back and groin and thigh pain

3.24.2021 – Pain in kegs and neck

5.12.2021 – Diarrhea vomit and leg pain In office

8.12.2021 – bursitis started getting inflamed in my hip. Still have not got my blood pressure under control or my liver function as a result of the vaccine.

2.14.2022 – Back pain. Still have blood pressure problems which came on with vaccine. Concern about my heart.

Sensitive skin, Herpes zoster and Tenderness

4.5.2021 – skin sensitivity mostly on my back

4.6.2021 – Was diagnosed with shingles today.

4.7.2021 – Shingles (confirmed by doctor)

4.8.2021 – Just that shingles thing I've had

4.9.2021 – Just the shingles

4.23.2021 – I just got the shot at 1.15 today. Maybe I'm crazy but it seems like the shingles pain, which was mild, is slightly increased right now (4.30). Keeping an eye on it.

4.25.2021 – Still feeling a little flared up shingles wise. Not nauseated any more. Maybe a little tired but much better than yesterday.

4.27.2021 – Mild shingles pain. Some allergy fun

4.29.2021 – Slight tenderness at shingles site

10.22.2021 – Just a cold. Not covid.

Omental infarction, Glucose tolerance impaired and Rheumatoid arthritis

3.27.2021 – Injection site tender to touch

4.25.2021 – I have the little bumps and now on both sides of my neck

4.26.2021 – My Right arm is very sore

4.27.2021 – RT arm is sore from shot nothing else

5.8.2021 – Muscle spasms on injection side. They are still pretty strong but getting better

4.24.2022 – Brain fog, inflammation in joints now I have RA, pre diabetic. I get tired all the time

6.5.2022 – I have RA. Pre diabetic body hurts

9.3.2022 – I have been diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis. I had an ornamental infarction . Anxiety through the roof

Oral pruritus, Odynophagia and Abdominal pain upper

3.31.2021 – Slight headache until about 8 am and no headache or other symptoms after that time.

11.16.2021 – Headache and stomach cramps Sunday morning. Perhaps due to something I ate.

12.15.2021 – Runny nose, Itchy mouth and throat from seasonal allergies Appt. Scheduled tomorrow with an allergist.

5.5.2022 – I missed the check-in on 5/3, the day after the vaccine. On that day I experienced nausea, fever, and headache. All subsided overnight between the 3rd and 4th.

10.31.2022 – Scratchy, sore throat that progressed to very painful swallowing. On the 3rd day I had a slight fever. On the 4th day I tested positive for Covid-19. Symptoms resolved on day 9.

Injection site pain, Chills and Dizziness

3.15.2021 – Chills during the night on Sunday.

3.20.2021 – Had some chills during the night. They passed.

5.29.2021 – Sore spot at the injection sight. (Left arm) For the last two or three days. Not sore today.

8.29.2021 – Just get some chills, usually at night. Lasts a few minutes, then it passes. Usually will happen, either a couple times in a week, or once every three or four weeks.

5.17.2022 – Occasionally, a little light headed, when I wake up in the morning. Passes rather quickly.

10.18.2022 – Chills during the night for a few minutes. Three or so times every week or so.

Photopsia, Vitreous floaters and Irritability

4.15.2021 – Mild Dizziness

4.16.2021 – A good effect: A general clearing of severe eczema that pre-existed the second dose of vaccine. This general clearing also occurred while I was infected with COVID-19 and lasted a few weeks. A new rash has appeared across my chest and neck since receiving the shot.

4.17.2021 – Lack of appetite. Slightly sensitive stomach. Only interested in creamy foods and mild soups.

4.21.2021 – I couldnt submit my data for two days because the site was down. This information is for the period between Monday and Tuesdays report.

4.28.2021 – Fatigue, irritability, chemical smell that I initially thought was skunk but it seems to be something only I can smell.

7.14.2021 – Just recently Ive had flashing lights in my right eye and some mild floaters. Its been happening for three days. Not sure if its related but thought it best to mention it.

Corneal transplant, Infection and Hypersomnia

2.26.2021 – Slight soreness around the shot area

2.28.2021 – My arm is really sore in the shot area. It got worse overnight, but no redness to speak of.

3.2.2021 – I seem to be sleeping more than usual, but nothing debilitating other than that.

3.30.2021 – Yesterday I couldnt report in because I was still very fatigued. Didnt accomplish what I normally do in a day, but never felt sick!

6.25.2021 – Had to hv an unrelated minor operation after a long-overdue wellness exam. The op was successful, but I got an infection and am a little under the weather, but expect to be ok by next week. Planned operation with a Urologist & anesthesiologist. Left the hospital the same day to convalesce.

7.24.2022 – Corneal transplant performed on left eye 7/20/22. (b)(6) Eye Institute

Epstein-Barr virus infection, Tongue blistering and Dysarthria

3.18.2021 – Dizziness

4.7.2021 – Sinus congestion

4.16.2021 – Blisters on tongue

4.28.2021 – Lots of pain all over my body

5.7.2021 – Pain all over. Lasted a long time. Finally felt better yesterday.

5.12.2021 – I have had some shortness of breath and some stomach problems but feeling better today. Just a little asthmatic type trouble.

7.14.2021 – Ebv and severe fatigue and swollen lymph nodes

10.13.2021 – Falling downstairs because legs gave out. Slurred speech. Can fall asleep with lights flashing in face. Sometimes have insomnia. Being checked for narcolepsy.

4.14.2022 – Tachycardia and bradycardia

Abdominal pain, Urticaria and Peripheral swelling

1.25.2021 – Diarrhea, stomach cramping, (resolved in 24 hours, Covid test negative, thought to be gastro bug related)

2.7.2021 – Full 24-48+ hours after injection, severe body aches and pain, felt feverish but no fever, chills, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, severe fatigue, arm very swollen, very painful at site of injection. No side effects other than sore arm, much less severe with 1st shot, second shot was brutal. Most symptoms have resolved as of today, aside from minor body aches, arm minimally still sore, some fatigue, some diarrhea this AM but seems to have resolved

2.18.2021 – Rash hives (thought by ER stress related) Pcp office visits

Breast pain, Oral herpes and Abdominal pain upper

12.25.2020 – Fever blisters on mouth, more than 2. I have never experienced this.

1.25.2021 – Upper right quadrant pain. Under right breast. I dont have a gallbladder. Pain started in December 2020

2.3.2021 – Pain below right breast. I dont believe this related. Lab work, x-ray and CT scan now being referred to GI dr. No answers

2.15.2021 – Upper right quadrant pain. Various tests=no solution GI physician & PCP and Rheumatologist visits for same issue. No solution

2.22.2021 – Still having RUQ several tests done. Still no solution to the cause of the pain. Office visits, CT scan, X-ray, lab work, EGD