Their Stories

Oropharyngeal cancer stage III, Pharyngeal cancer and Hemoptysis

3.5.2022 – Headache, sore throat, cough, congestion

6.8.2022 – extreme sore throat, lots of blood streaked phlegm, sinus clogged up Saw two doctors at their offices

6.14.2022 – difficulty breathing and swallowing Office visit with ENT doctor

6.21.2022 – sore throat, clogged sinuses, painful swallowing ENT doctor visit

6.29.2022 – Sore throat, rash, short of breath In office doctor visit

7.5.2022 – Cancerous tumor in my throat Biopsy June 23, 2022

8.27.2022 – Stage 3 cancer, oropharageal / tonsil Office visit, chemotherapy

11.22.2022 – Stage 3 cancer, pharongeal and neck cancer

Pityriasis, Rash papular and Rash pruritic

1.10.2021 – I started to have a weird rash on my abdomen and back and chest. It does not itch much just sometime. But it's like dime size to dollar size and not fully circular. It's a bit raised and reddish it started about one week after and I still hav

1.23.2021 – The torso rash I have had since 5-6 days after the first shot seems to be flaring up again and getting more pronounced and itchy.

1.24.2021 – The dermatologist said that I have pityriasis and that it is likely in response to the vaccine. I developed it 5-6 days after the first shot. My left shoulder where I had the first shot still hurts but the second shot in the right shoulder does not hurt at all. Weird.

1.27.2021 – Ive have the rash since day 5-6 post first injection and its still there.

Sinus headache, Vision blurred and Upper-airway cough syndrome

2.12.2021 – Sinus headache

2.13.2021 – Sinus issues. Post nasal drip.

2.14.2021 – I think the vaccine change sinus issues into sinusitis.

2.15.2021 – Sinusitis

3.4.2021 – Back of my neck pain

3.5.2021 – Pain back of neck

3.23.2021 – Sinus headache, earache, blurred vision, extreme fatigue, sinusitis.

4.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my neck General doctors appointment

6.2.2021 – I seem to have more fatigue than before. I'm still working from home, so I don't have a commute. However, I noticed in the evenings I'm very fatigued and sometimes I'm too tired to walk my dogs.

8.31.2021 – Very bad sinus infection, sore throat, headache and nausea. The nurse practitioner thought I should get a covid test but I felt I did not need one due to my symptoms.

Injection site pain and Pyrexia

2.4.2021 – I have experienced 2 anaphylactic episodes from wasp/bee venom prior to vaccination. Both incidents landed me in hospital because I had lost consciousness on one of the incidents. Hence I was anxious to take the vaccine. Bringing my epipen and having the vaccination at a clinic near a hospital alleviated my apprehension. I got through with only a mild sore on the vaccination spot. Yay for Moderna!

3.9.2021 – Low-grade fever and fatigue after 2nd vaccination

Rheumatoid arthritis, Burning sensation and Feeling hot

1.2.2021 – Burning sensation in below and around vaccine area, came on suddenly

1.19.2021 – Hip bones have the sensation of hot heat and pain

1.21.2021 – The first injection site is still oainful

1.31.2021 – Extreme fatigue

2.14.2021 – My injection site from the first injection burns and feels injured

3.1.2021 – Occasionally my arms where the shot was given hurt and are sore

2.15.2022 – Despite being vaccinated and boosted I got omnicon and it has intensified my rheumatoid times 10.

8.17.2022 – Had covid in January

Confusional state, Swelling face and Eye pruritus

3.4.2021 – My face started swelling about twenty minutes after the shot, and I stated itching EVERYWHERE. I took Benadryl, and I seem to be fine.

3.5.2021 – I itch EVERYWHERE. My face keeps swelling. It's not bad, but I think I have a mild allergy to something. My eyeballs itch.

5.27.2021 – Cough, shortness of breath, confusion, headache, fever, cold, sore throat, body aches, ear ache, nausea--all the symptoms of COVID-19, but I tested negative for it. My doctor diagnosed it as acute upper respiratory infection.

Parosmia, Anosmia and Chills

5.26.2021 – After visiting FL last week I felt a bit iff upon my return. Very mild symptoms: Slight headaches or sore throat and sometimes slight fatigue or even a slight chill. Fighting something but very mild symptoms. Unsure if a C19 test would be dependable.

6.22.2021 – I smell cigarette smoke randomly from time to time now, even though were a non-smoking household. Its quite odd.

8.10.2021 – My smell hasnt fully returned (~90% Id say) and now Ive started smelling what seems to be cigarette smoke, randomly.

Psoriatic arthropathy

1.13.2021 – But have psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism (needing adjustment, due to treatment for graves), recent surgery for boutonnieres, 2 torn meniscus, osteo, torn mcl, etc., And work night shift - so issues are just slightly aggravated normal, which is normal;

2.21.2021 – Normal worse: psoriatic arthritis angry (hold on biologic until 2nd vacc+3wks/ rheum advise), knee injections past due (awt sched & approval), tmj angry (idiot@work), pins in finger to be rmvd (1pin broke thru from inside, poss infected/ boutenierre) Surgery (boutenierre repair, outpatient)

Vulvovaginal ulceration, Skin sensitization and Gastrointestinal pain

4.12.2021 – Fuzzy head feeling.

4.13.2021 – My skin is very sensitive and hurts when I shower and use my shower puff or just push moderately. All over my body stings when I wash now. Arms, legs, torso, breasts, buttocks. So very odd. Also, the fever is not controlled by 800mgs of ibuprofen alone. Only alternating ibuprofen and 500mg of acetaminophens keeps the fever in check down to 100.2. When the fever is high (which it was at 2am), the body aches are so bad I couldnt sleep. Took 2 hours for those to go away enough to sleep.

4.14.2021 – I had no symptoms in the morning, even off ibuprofen and acetaminophen. But by noon I had intestinal cramps. And then the fever came back at 1:30 so Im back on the meds.

4.15.2021 – Occasional disorientation feeling in my head. That sense of being off. Started at 2:00 pm, just like symptoms yesterday. But it seems to be gone already. And no fever today, yay!

10.30.2021 – Swollen supraclavical lymph node on the same side as where I got the vaccine

11.1.2021 – My supraclavical lymph nodes on the same side as where I got the vaccine are still swollen. I forgot to mention them yesterday, but they're the same as before.

11.3.2021 – Supraclavical lymph nodes on same side of neck as the vaccine are still a bit swollen, but less so than before.

11.5.2021 – Swelling of supraclavical lymph nodes is gone

11.12.2021 – Lipshütz ulcers on my inner labia popped up Sunday, 10/31, and lasted until about Sunday 11/7. At first I thought I might have herpes, but swab cultures and blood test came back negative. GYN confirmed they're most likely Lipshütz due to vaccine.

Head discomfort, Limb discomfort and Hypoesthesia

3.4.2021 – Heavy head drain & sneezing. Think allergies though

3.7.2021 – No. Might just be age related.

3.31.2021 – Arm sore & felt heavy to lift 1st day, some dizziness.

4.20.2021 – More head pressure , brain fog & body aches. Cannot tell that there is a connection to vaccine.

4.27.2021 – Had ongoing headaches & numbing/tingling of left arm/hand. Not thinking related to vaccination.

3.30.2022 – Aa lot of body aches & fatigue. Cannot attribute to vaccinations (2+ booster). Hesitant to get a 4th vaccine.

Formication, Appetite disorder and Mental disorder

4.28.2021 – Diarrhea two different days, three days apart, came with stomach cramping and extreme fatigue.

5.6.2021 – Insomnia and restlessness

5.9.2021 – Insomnia

11.4.2021 – Bad sore throat, cough, congestion, headache, chills and feverish, sweats, aches, diarrhea and stomach cramping, extreme fatigue, confusion, mental effects, loss of taste, loss of smell, dry eyes and skin, toothaches.

5.27.2022 – Brain fog; heartburn; lack of/modified appetite

6.24.2022 – Intense heartburn and constipation.

7.2.2022 – Lethargy and fatigue.

8.27.2022 – Nerve tingling like something crawling on my skin randomly; tons of eye twitching.

9.21.2022 – Stomach upset/extremely smelly gas

9.23.2022 – Putrid flatulence; insomnia

9.28.2022 – Dizziness

10.12.2022 – Nasal pain and feeling under weather has increased but I've had that intermittently with Long Covid so it might just be a flare.

10.26.2022 – Worse tinnitus.

12.21.2022 – Migraines; painful constipation.

Migraine with aura, Tonsillitis and Respiratory tract infection viral

3.6.2021 – I took one ibuprofen at 4 am because of muscle aches & inflammation. Chills last night for awhile.

9.2.2021 – I had a bout of bronchitis and tonsillitis (with white spots on tonsils) in early August. Tested negative for Covid. It was totally cleared in two weeks and is a common thing for me.

10.15.2021 – Woke up with migraine aura that went away right away with water and coffee

9.21.2022 – About three hours after, migraine aura lasting 40 minutes. No headache with it. I have those occasionally anyway.

9.22.2022 – Mild, mostly last night

9.27.2022 – I had an episode of low blood sugar enough to make me shaky. I'm not diabetic and that hasn't happened in a long while. It was around 10 am, and after only yogurt for breakfast

10.5.2022 – I had a pseudogout attack (CPPD) which is a chronic condition I already had. Inflammation in my lower back and hip, severe. Possibly flared up because of vaccine inflammation? Started last week. Xray to rule out fracture

Cervicogenic headache, Knee arthroplasty and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

2.13.2021 – A little stinging itching around wrist area

2.14.2021 – Headache overnight at neck

2.15.2021 – Itching lower legs

2.16.2021 – Itching

3.9.2021 – I have had several sleepless nights. Not sure that its related to vaccine

3.12.2021 – Severe cervical headache early am/had surgery Jan 2020

3.19.2021 – Lack of sleep at night. 4-5 hours at night is the most Ive had all week. Last night was the 1st night I slept for 8 hours all week.

4.16.2021 – Severe stomach cramps last Monday. Feel fine now.

6.4.2021 – Left knee problems

10.29.2021 – Low grade fever under 100

3.25.2022 – Covid

10.25.2022 – Knee replacement surgery

12.5.2022 – Sinus drainage

Smoke sensitivity, Impaired work ability and Wheezing

2.18.2021 – The headache is severe. Could not sleep or function at work.

2.21.2021 – Sore throat, chest tightness

2.22.2021 – Temp has been slightly elevated, but not truly a fever

2.24.2021 – Dizziness

3.5.2021 – Headache, fatigue Drs office visit. Got a shot of toradol to stop the Persistent headache

3.24.2021 – A bit of a cough and wheezing. Possibly allergies?

3.31.2021 – Some chest tightness/discomfort, dry cough

8.19.2021 – Wheezing and chest pain/cough. Could be due to smoky air

2.19.2022 – I got Covid in January and experienced a week of fever and two weeks of fatigue, aches, etc. I had been struggling with unexplained chronic headaches and dizziness for a few months prior to that, but that got put on the back burner when I got covid IV treatment in hospital.

Temperature intolerance, Hyperesthesia teeth and Lymphadenitis

3.8.2021 – Lymph nodes inflamated

3.10.2021 – Runny nose

3.12.2021 – Allergies, runny nose

4.5.2021 – dissiness

4.17.2021 – Very sensitive teeth, I dont know if it is realated but it has never been like this

7.4.2021 – Rashes, like hives, histamine, very intense and non stop for five weeks. Like allergies around all my body. It was worsening with light pressure and heat. It is getting slowly less severe, but I never had anything like that.

10.2.2021 – My period stopped for four months, now it is back

Blood pressure increased, Heart rate increased and Pain in extremity

3.9.2021 – Pulse a little higher than normal - high 80s - low 90s.

3.12.2021 – Bit of an elevated pulse...90s (usually 60s and 70s)

3.13.2021 – BP remains elevated: 153/94 (normal is 110/70) and high pulse rate of 83 (normal is 64)

3.20.2021 – I feel OK...but ever since receiving my shot, I've noticed a significant consistent increase in both my blood pressure and my pulse rate. My usual BP is in the range of 110/70, with a pulse in the mid-60's. My last was 145/90 with 86 pulse???

3.28.2021 – Very slight dull headache.

3.29.2021 – Slight sore arm.

Mitral valve incompetence, Peripheral vascular disorder and Cardiovascular disorder

1.14.2021 – Arm sore - mild

1.15.2021 – Feeling symptom free

12.21.2021 – UTI INFECTION, circulation problem, (fingers get cold, tips of fingers/nails turn blue). Normal Dr visit- taking antibiotics/waiting for culture results of urine specimen. Circulation problem started 9/14/21 while having a TEE test done on my heart Forgot to tell Cardiologist when I went in to get tests results-leaky Mitral Valve.

9.21.2022 – COVID-late June. Dr gave me prescription for Paxlovid.

Sternal fracture, Pancreatic disorder and Blood pressure inadequately controlled

2.11.2021 – Was extremely dizzy around 8 days after taking 2nd vaccine. Feel weak at times.

2.18.2021 – Mild headache everyday and no appetite

3.5.2021 – Have a lung condition but seems to be bothering me with shortness of breath more since I took second shot. My doctor. Changed meds but feel the same

4.29.2021 – My lung condition seems to have gotten worse. Sent cat scan and reports to my doctor in New York.

7.31.2021 – Blacked out for a few seconds and fell down a flight of steps. Fractured 3 ribs and fractured bone in chest. Doctors visit and scans

10.27.2021 – Very high blood pressure last night

10.30.2021 – Just feeling cold all day

11.1.2021 – Swollen glands in the neck both sides

1.27.2022 – I have ASTHMA AND COPD. AFTER 2nd shot my reaction that night was breathing issues. Still having a hard time getting it under control. Doctors office

4.19.2022 – Breathing issues are worse. Developed a nodule on my thyroid and something they are watching on my pancreas Tests

10.4.2022 – Blood pressure that is extremely hard to control Doctors office

10.29.2022 – Lungs and blood pressure issues. Doctors office

Allergy to arthropod bite, Suicidal ideation and Blood potassium decreased

3.28.2021 – The Covid shot requires you to drink water which I didnt know. It did try a lot of fluid from my right long which is been there for over a year thats the good part the bed my potassium levels are way down and I didnt know the shot would do this. It did affect my sugar levels and I had to eat better because of low blood sugar. Finally breathing with my right long I cant be happier if this still affects my blood sugar and just that perfect no problem.

3.29.2021 – Thirsty all the time dry throat.

3.30.2021 – Hot flashes at night. Thirsty but helping get rid of excess fluid. Still breathing from right lung its keeping it clear.

3.31.2021 – Hot flashes

4.7.2021 – Lack of otc meds. Heart muscle stressed. No vehicle to go shopping in. Trouble breathing as always. New medical problem.

4.16.2021 – Night hot flashes

4.18.2021 – Hot flashes Im past menopause.

4.20.2021 – Hungry more

4.21.2021 – Hot flashes more than normal

4.22.2021 – Hot flashes hit bottom yesterday night normal for me. Shot had my immune sys high needed sleep

4.29.2021 – I have hives but Im not sure what its from it could be a bug bite. Immune system high from the shot is gone. I have to admit its really help me I feel better but right now Im not sure whats going to happen after. Usually too tired to d

5.6.2021 – Back to tired not sleeping. Vaccine made me feel good for a while. Not feeling good no energy.

5.13.2021 – The Covid vaccine helped me out a lot. I feel better now than Ive had in a long time. You caught me on a day Im not feeling well but this is normal. I am feeling better after the vaccine Im not sure why Id like to know. Thank you

5.22.2021 – Very fatigued hives

7.15.2021 – Tired cant wake up when I am awake not feeling good sometimes suicidal.

10.14.2021 – Reaction from Bed bug bites. I'm homeless I live in my van and mobility challenged. Closest I can get to killing the bedbugs is spraying alcohol on them I'm not able to clean to get rid of them because of the reaction. No help available I'm on my own

Pleurisy, Bone pain and Mobility decreased

8.23.2021 – chest pain for last 8 days

8.27.2021 – worsening chest pain and shortness of breathe

9.8.2021 – fever of >100, the chest pain that developed 2 days after the first dose was diagnosed at the ER as pleurisy) it is worsening and spreading tomy neck, back, arms, collar bone and shoulders. I can barely get out of bed.

9.10.2021 – diagnosed with pleurisy, in addition I now have a fever between 99.3-100.4 everyday with a stiff and sore neck, headache and nausea. Sought further treatment at an expresscare and was negative for covid, told it is still the vaccine effects.

Vocal cord paralysis, Polycythemia vera and Nasal discharge discoloration

2.15.2021 – Bilateral ear discomfory

2.27.2021 – Overwhelming vertigo with problems walking

3.13.2021 – Hoarse voice > 10 daysFatigue

3.20.2021 – Hoarseness for > week, sore throat, tachycardia and occasional bradycardia

3.27.2021 – Hoarseness increasing with sore throat, short of breathe on exertion, nauseated at intervals, decreased appetite, occasional tachycardia w/ exercising. PCP visit w/ referral to ENT, esophagram, labs

5.15.2021 – Paralyzed left vocal cord

8.14.2021 – Iron deficiency now with polycythemia Vera in addition to resolving left paralyzed vocal cord (85%) which occurred 2 weeks after second shot on same side of the body.

6.22.2022 – B/P dropped morning after shot to 72/48 and stayed low for several hours.Severe headache, vision changes, palpitations

6.25.2022 – Dizziness

7.4.2022 – My voice is again very strained and croaky. After my second vaccination I had my left vocal cord totally paralyzed.

9.19.2022 – Nasal congestion, sneezing, headache, white nasal secretions, fatigue

12.21.2022 – Hoarseness in voice returned. My left vocal cord was paralyzed after second shot and all tests came back negative. It resolved after two months then returned after second booster.

Eye pruritus, Asthma and Hypersensitivity

4.1.2021 – Runny nose, allergies, itchy eyes

4.2.2021 – Runny nose, itchy eyes

4.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, low grade temperature of 99 to 99.7, chills, phlegm, more tired. In bed 2 days. Feel better again.

10.3.2021 – Hope it's because I'm tired but fuzzy thinking.

10.7.2021 – Sore throat and runny nose

12.30.2021 – I am having trouble with my asthma. Before my asthma flared up I was so so tired. Then Christmas Day was sick. When to doctor and Urgent Care on Monday. Checked for Covid, flu, chest x-ray. Left with prednisone and Z-pak.

Depressed mood, Photophobia and Sinus headache

4.10.2021 – Sensitivity to light, blurred vision, odd pain behind knee and shin

4.24.2021 – Sore neck and back, muscle weakness, headache, sensitivity to light, slight dizziness and mild nausea

5.2.2021 – Light sensitivity

5.15.2021 – Cough

5.29.2021 – I have been getting a series of rabies vaccines due to bat exposure

7.31.2021 – Clusters of sinus headaches

12.18.2021 – Strangely sad

12.20.2021 – Dizziness, rapid heart rate

12.21.2021 – Runny nose, dizziness

12.22.2021 – Common cold and cough

12.23.2021 – Cold, cough

3.17.2022 – IT band syndrome, bursitis of hip, SI joint issues Physical therapy

5.20.2022 – Chest feels very tight

6.9.2022 – Headache, sore throat, chest congestion, muscle aches

6.30.2022 – Covid-19. Cough, sneezing, chest pressure, headache, fatigue, muscle aches

Prostate cancer, Sinus congestion and Heart rate increased

2.3.2021 – A little light headedness

2.7.2021 – Rash on both arms appeared late yesterday

2.8.2021 – Subsiding fore arm rash on both arms

2.9.2021 – Rash on fore arms continues ro improve

2.10.2021 – Rash on fore arms is completely resolved today

2.24.2021 – Higher than normal pulse and dizziness

2.26.2021 – Headache, body aches, and fatigue are improving over yesterday

4.6.2022 – Head and body aches, sinus congestion, general malaise. Found out later that several other people I was with had similar symptoms and tested positive for Covid 19

10.4.2022 – Chronic sinus infection requiring FESS. Nasal infection still persistent. Working with infectious disease specialist. Office visit

Body tinea, Telemedicine and Discharge

2.16.2021 – Im itchy all over

2.17.2021 – Itchy all over body. And, a previously dormant case of ring worm has erupted all over body Scheduled tele-appointment for tomorrow

2.18.2021 – Outbreak of ring worm. And systemic itchiness Upcoming televise with allergist tomorrow

2.22.2021 – Still itchy all over. Took Benadryl last nighthelped but itchiness is back today in afternoon

2.23.2021 – Still itchy all over body. Benadryl at night helps fir about half the day, but then it returns in afternoon

3.16.2021 – Dizzy

11.13.2021 – Bad Headache, some chest congestion.

7.13.2022 – Nausea and chills

9.26.2022 – Upper respiratory stuff like stuffy, drippy, sneezy!

10.8.2022 – Feeling off and on really tired and some days feel feverish but no actual fever

Mouth swelling, Nervous system disorder and Swollen tongue

4.18.2021 – Hyper sensitivity to smell and visual clarity. Hyper sensitive visibility

4.19.2021 – Weakness in my legs feeling as if my legs aren't working

4.20.2021 – Nerve issues left forearm feels like something is tickling it. Right side of my neck feels very sore dizzy

4.21.2021 – Mucsle pain is very intense

4.22.2021 – Swollen mouth and tongue sore throat

4.23.2021 – Extreme muscle pain unknown reason back/shoulder forearm and feet extreme

4.24.2021 – This vaccine is a joke took my health down the toilet

5.1.2021 – Extreme weakness dizziness lethargic having problems focusing muscle aches and pain nervous system issues random tingling neck arm hands feet. This issue should have stopped me from working but i can't.

7.17.2021 – Your vaccine destroyed my health my heart is permanently damaged my whole body is weak tired constantly sore worst headaches I've ever had in my life. I feel like I'm literally dying every minute of every day.

Axillary mass, Menstrual disorder and Heart rate increased

11.26.2021 – Worth noting that I just had the vaccine 3 hours ago so there hasn't been much time for symptoms to develop!

11.28.2021 – Racing heart rate. Much worse yesterday and the night before but I was feeling so bad yesterday that I forgot to report that.

11.29.2021 – Lump under the arm where the shot was given, presumably a swollen lymph node below the armpit. Was present yesterday as well and I can't tell whether it has gone down a little or not but it's definitely still there today.

12.17.2021 – First menstrual cycle after this booster was noticeably different. I'll spare you the details here unless someone writes and wants specifics but it was noticeably different and nothing else could have caused it.

Dysgeusia, Tinnitus and Insomnia

3.2.2021 – Nose drip

3.11.2021 – Bad taste in mouth.

3.31.2021 – Tinnitus is worse after second shot

4.2.2021 – My tinnitus is louder

4.9.2021 – My tinnitus continues to get worse, since the 2nd shot

4.15.2021 – My tinnitus continues to be screaming since the second vaccine

4.26.2021 – The tinnitus in my ears has continued to get worse since my 2nd shot. Very difficult to sleep.

4.30.2021 – The increase of tinnitus after the vaccine has continued.

5.6.2021 – The increased tinnitus I developed after the 2nd shot, has continued

Abdominal rigidity, Skin warm and Burning sensation

4.7.2021 – I feel like I'm having contractions, but I'm definitely not pregnant. Not painful contractions, more like Braxton-Hicks.

4.25.2021 – I've had a weird chest pain on and off. I'm not sure if it is related.

5.5.2021 – Contraction like symptoms in my abdomen. My arm was burning and hot during the night when it was swollen and painful.

5.7.2021 – Lack of appetite

5.11.2021 – I've been having ongoing stomach pains/nausea since getting the shot. I guess I should have been selecting abdominal pain, but haven't.

6.15.2021 – Headache and abdominal pain.

8.3.2021 – Abdominal pain

12.25.2021 – I think I had a stomach bug

Respiratory tract infection viral, Pain of skin and Burning sensation

2.25.2021 – Last night the skin on my face was stinging. I felt a burning sensation and cheeks were red. Gone now.

2.27.2021 – Abdominal pain with difficult exercise.

3.9.2021 – Arm ( injection site) is naggingly painful when I move it.

3.23.2021 – My left arm ( injection arm) continues to feel painful. I have pain with lifting the arm. I force myself to use the arm, however it is with moderate pain.

4.6.2021 – My left arm is still in considerable pain and I am unable to fully move and use it. This has remained the same for several weeks and is not improving. I never had left shoulder or arm pain before my Covid vaccine.

2.23.2022 – Became very I'll with respiratory virus. Severe cough, body aches, afebrile.