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Sleep disorder, Feeling hot and Musculoskeletal stiffness

About an hour after my shot I felt tightness in my chest, which has lasted through today 4/12/2021. 17 hours after my shot, I was awakened in the night by a feeling of sharp needles stabbing me behind my right knee. Exterior lymph nodes behind right and left knees were swollen. Legs felt hot internally. Stiff back of neck. (shot was in left arm). Tiredness. Lightheaded - all that first 24 hours

Chest still feels tight

Chest tightness

Both Arms were feeling achy yesterday, lymph nodes in neck, under arm, in chest were feeling swollen. Very tired - had to nap. Feel better today.

Both Arms ache daily since last Sunday 1 or2x per day for about an hour or so each time.

A bit of hotness / fever last night & interrupted sleep

Muscle fatigue, Gait disturbance and Ear discomfort

Chest tightness, sore throat, runny nose, congestion,

My quadriceps are very sore and its harder to walk. They tired very easily

I felt normal today upon waking. Muscle cramps in quads were much less. Then in the evening a sore throat, achiness, fatigue and an unwell feeling happened again and my quads became much more sore, achy and fatigued with standing and walking. Had a headache as well.

My quads are very sore when I stand and walk, and it gets worse the more I move

I have been continuing to have severe aching in my quads that increases with activity. Also aching all over and fatigue. It comes and goes, severe at times. Mild sore throat off and on. Also mild injection site pain returned.

Ears clogged, no appetite, no energy to get out of bed,

Ive had consistent chest pain in center of chest that seems to be getting more pronounced since the day after the vaccine. I also get short of breath easily with talking and activity.

Mild shortness of breath and mild chest tightness

Pain and a lump in the arm I got the shot in near the injection site. Im still achy, fatigued, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Those all are more mild at this point.

Stomach issues, pain, achiness, sore throat

Occasionally have the quad aches I got after both doses

UTI and had same quad aches I got post vaccine. Also quads still ache a lot on and off

Sore throat, quad aches, fatigue, stuffy nose, shortness of breath

Sore throat, congestion, chest pain/tightness, SOB, vertigo

Sore throat, congestion, chest tightness, mild dizziness

Last weekend went on a carousel and I had significant vertigo when watching it move and then when on it I had to keep my head down looking at the ground to avoid vertigo. I also have been having general feelings of lightheadedness/nausea.

Telemedicine, Herpes zoster and Ear pain

Shingles within 1 1/2 weeks after 1st covid shot even with shingles shor

Continuing symptoms of singles from first covid shot

Right side of head near ear as if ear ache similar to the way shingles started on the left side after the first shot

Headache, lightheaded; taking anti-viral drug since first covid shot to fight shingles Telephone consultation with PCP Re increase in anti-viral medication to reduce shingles increase

Dizziness on right side of head like that with shingles on left side with first shot

Mastitis, Sinus operation and Discharge

Noxious flatulence

Painful cyst-like mobile lump on left clavicle

Shot side, left supraclavicular lymph cluster swelling

Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes

Unexplained hypertension with increased heart rate.

Tinnitus and sinus drainage with sore throat and cough.

Mastitis accompanied with flu like symptoms. Headache, body aches, chills and fever. Then 3 weeks later, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, and drainage.

Covid omicron symptoms

Eyelid disorder, Visual impairment and Disturbance in attention

Cough

Chills, night sweats

Earache, increased tinnitus in opposite ear Increased coughRepetitive chills during the daytime, then severe night sweats Extreme fatigue and some weakness of muscles Difficulty focusing eyes- reading/working at computer May go to UC

Ear pain, intermittent difficulty focusing right eye, night sweats continue and chills during the daytime continue. (I live in Arizona so it is NOT cold or chilly here). Fatigue and difficulty concentrating

Mucosal discoloration, Sleep deficit and Temperature intolerance

Some of the symptoms you listed I tend to have related to other conditions so I can't fully say it is do to the vaccine.

Again as yesterday some of my symptoms may be related to other conditions such as sinus problems that I regularly have.

The symptoms are very mild I perceive mild swelling as compared to other arm... I still know that my symptoms may be related to sinusitis that I often struggle with. My headaches are very short lived less than 5 minutes and not more than twice per day and believe do to on going sinus issues.

I get pretty good... Headaches for only a few minutes but again I think related to sinus and allergies. I have also been dealing with other personal issues that could relate the fatigue

Everything is much better and as I stated before I know some issues were probably related to other conditions other than I know the sore arm was from the shot that lasted 3 days.

Thick yellow nasal mucus with blood and feeling exhausted and I assume sinus drainage causing sore throat... Could all be sinusitis. I did not go to work or doctor because I had other pressing family matters.

Apparently I have a sinus infection that started last Wednesday with progressive worsening symptoms: fatigue, congestion, drainage, headaches, and cough. I went to the doctor and was prescribed azithromycin (Zpak) and felt much better after my first I went to primary fnp and was not offered testing but prescribed azithromycin and was told if not better in a few days call her back.

I am working today in a warm environment so symptoms may be related to that plus I am fat and out of shape.

As with my first dose most of my symptoms can be related to other conditions... Headaches only last moments I have sinus issues and I have occasional abdominal issues related to IBS... With second dose my main issue was pain at injection site.

It probably related to heat stress, lack of sleep, and celiac disease... I bloated and uncomfortable... But I sometimes wonder if those of us that got vaccinations are more tired than others.

Tongue ulceration, Mouth ulceration and Oral pain

Itching all over. Mild

Vaccine site has turned red, hot and covers about 1/4 of my upper arm. Itching still.

Pain is getting increasingly worse around injection site also it is getting hotter.

Mouth is broken out with ulcers on tongue, cheek and gums.

Still have ulcers in my moth and on my tongue

Ulcers in mouth still and pain in jaws

Still have some mouth pain because of ulcers. They are a little better but has made my mouth very sensitive.

Still having mouth pain

Upset stomach, diarrhea, still feeling some tiredness.

Still having gastrointestinal upset symptoms. They have been present since after the first vaccine.

Sinusitis, Myalgia and Chills

Site of the vaccine was itchy for a few days.

I missed this check-in a week ago. I had chills, fever, severe muscle aches for 24hr; fatigue for 3 days.

For two days after the vaccine injection, I ran a low grade fever, experienced muscle and body aches, and fatigue.

after the #5 vaccine, I experienced chills, headache, joint pains, muscle and body aches for 48 hours.

I have a cold or a sinus infection

Urinary incontinence, Body temperature fluctuation and Breast feeding

Peed pants while on way to bathroom.

Sub temp means I have a temperature, my temperature drops when I'm sick historically. I'm also breastfeeding and my daughter, 9 months, shared in my fatigue and temperature fluctuations.

Constipation

I may have picked up something but I've had a bad cough and my asthma has been flaring up for the first time in years to where I've needed my inhaler.

I've had a bad cough and a lot of mucus and congestion.

Psoriatic arthropathy, Photophobia and Dyspnea exertional

I have psoriatic arthritis. I'm not sure if the muscle pain is in response to a post holiday flare or the vaccine.

I have psoriatic arthritis. Unsure if this is a post Christmas holiday flare or the vaccine effects.

May be a psoriatic arthritis flare vs a vaccine reaction

Not sure if this is psoriatic arthritis flare vs vaccine side effects

Intermittent vertigo like feeling with eye movement, light sensitive, runny nose, slight cough @ times

Shortness of breath with walking

Fatigue, Vertigo like feeling with eye movement, shortness of breath with walking, sweating/hot flashes

Vertigo like feeling when I move my eyes side to side @ times, swollen lymph left armpit/breast started 2 days ago

Swollen left armpit lump. Vertigo when I move my eyes side to side

Intermittent shortness of breath

Hypertension, Insomnia and Pain in extremity

The tip of both of my big toes hurt during the night off and in. A sharp pain that would go away after a couple of minutes and return later. Painful enough it woke me up. Nothing like this ever before! No problems during the day today.

Just like after my first shotsharp pain in tips of both big toes last night. Feels like needles or someone with sharp teeth biting down on itjust at night.

High blood pressure (176/96) and pulse rate (105)

Epigastric discomfort, Vein disorder and Irritable bowel syndrome

I have experienced this mild headache within a few hours of receiving dose 2 on 4/13 but missed it on this reporting. It is still present but more mild today than the past few days.

Not quite my self, short of breath,, back and leg pain, headache Chiropractor, took overt the counter Tylenol

Overall not feeling perky, like myself. Leg cramping, inflammation. Lower legs have noticeable vein patterning not previously present. Easily irritable stomach and bowel. Restless to almost non-sleep. lingering headache.

Levido Reticularis of my lower legs- continuing to experience the vein patterning, numbness on the bottom of my feet, swollen calves and ankles. Physicians' exams and diagnostics and treatments

Petechiae, Seizure and Eczema

petechiae on arms and legs. Swollen lymph nodes

Petechiae

Huge eczema flare up. Worst one since childhood

Fatigue, petechiae on legs and arms, severe eczema

Petechiae in my extremities. Started a little over a week post second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, continued for about four months, resolved for about a month, and recently returned though milder than it was originally

Wheezing/asthma, dizziness

Wheezing/asthma

Seizure

Amenorrhea, Menstruation delayed and Menstrual disorder

Pain & swelling in armpit on arm that received shot

Still painful & swollen in armpit on side of injection

Still pain & swelling in armpit on side of injection but definitely getting better

Skipped menstrual period

Upset stomach. Maybe hormone/period related? After 1st vaccine - no period & I am very regular. After 2nd vaccine finally got period but have had really bad stomach pain & diarrhea along with it.

No period - Im ver regular

Since Covid shot, I have had no menstrual period. Im normally very regular so its strange. I had recently gotten a blood test to see how far away I was from menopause & it showed that Im still several years away so pretty sure its vaccine

Rash erythematous, Injection site reaction and Injection site warmth

Lymph node under arm slightly painful

Have developed an increasing BP reading FMD

My mother in law (92) got her injection at the same appointment . She does not have a smart phone and I cannot see where to register her reaction. The site of injection has a 3-4 inch raised red area and is itchy, kind of hot and noted it yesterday. Her last injection she had a rash around the injections area.

Just feel weak and a bit dizzy

Nightmare, Disorientation and Abnormal dreams

Severe, vivid nightmare. This was bad enough to be quite disorienting. I have NO history of unusual nightmares. I have NO history of unusually vivid dreams. At 73 years of age I have never had dreams that left me disoriented. I am a retired clinical psychologist and I can say with authority that I do not have a history of mental illness beyond transient adaptations to difficult life circumstances. This was quite frightening. I thought I was having a fever dream. I checked and my temp was 98.2.

Vivid nightmares

Fever, chills, body ache, fatigue, COVID test was negative

Exercise tolerance decreased, Vitreous floaters and Dyspnea exertional

No biy felt fine after shot yesterday. By evening got pain in my back and arm, and today am more fstigued and generally dont feel well. n and dwelling around injection site, this morning wax fine but in esrly sfternoon staetef feelingmore fatigue

Dizziness

No

One brief partial dizzy spell

I am havimg floaters in my eyes. Checked with doctor, rwferred to opthamologist tomorrow. Staeted Saturday 3/6 Doctor's ofdice and opthamologist tomorrow

Suddenly got eye floaters. Went to Dr opthamologist and retinal spec. No retinal tear but pulled away on blood vessel. 1% - 2% poss future tear. Reg dr opthamologist and retinal spec

Soreness arounf injection site.

Have had much more difficulty going up stairs. I have problems catching my breath. Extremely winded. Hard to get up the stairs. No strength in my legs to get on the next step. Total exhaustion.

Generally more exhausted. Not been on the stairs today.

Extremee tiredness

Total exhaustion

Hard to catch my breath on exertion. Increade in memory issues. Exhaustion.

Racing heartbeat yesterday. Rested the rest if the day. Have been switching some medications to avoid certain side effects and will cinrinue to dollow up. Appointments with my cardiologist and other general healthcare follow up.

Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin D decreased and Aphthous ulcer

No

Also Gassy

I have like cats or little canker sores all in my mouth

Bad cachet sores all n my mouth Dr office appointment

Canker sores all in my mouth very painful

Still have canker sores in my mouth very painful but getting better

Canker Sores are getting better not quite healed

Canker sores on mouth are almost gone

Strep throat

Diarrhea and throwing up

I feel kind of feverish but I also had a vaccine for the shingles

I have a low vitamin D deficiency its at a 9 I keep getting sick I got strep throat a few months ago and now I have a cough that doesnt stop I also went and got tested to see if I had Covid and tested negative

Low vitamin D

Post procedural hemorrhage, Drainage and Mass

I was sleepy tired but i got up at 4 a.m. to go & get my shot.

A sore throat & occasional cough. Started antibiotics yesterday. I doubt it is related to the vaccine.

I tested positive for covid prior to surgery. Fortunately, I had very mild symptoms; like a head cold with a runny nose. My cough was not unlike my asthma, light and sporadic.

I had surgery to drain a pseudo tumor and am on a wound vac. Bleeding was a problem after they removed it *** this is not covid shot related but you asked *** you need to clarify your questions and state that they are ovid shot related. Home health care nurse.

Had flu shot the day before and it it itches.

I contracted covid. I was prescribed paxlovid. Unable to do things do to isolation. I had a constante covid headache for about a month.

Respiratory tract infection, Eye pain and Bronchitis

I have chronic fatigue so hard to say what is causing fatigue today.

Fatigue again 3/24/21Diarrhea 3/26 and 3/27/2021

Nasal Congestion

Headaches, eye aches,occasional short term fevers up to 100 F, bouts of diarrhea.

Chest congestion and cough

Most of these were late last night. Right now I have diarrhea.

ExhaustionCoughing

Felt sick, all over, the day after getting the 4th shot.

Fairly severe chest congestion.

Bronchitis or other respiratory infection Phone Call

Altered state of consciousness, Neuralgia and Injection site reaction

Morning after the vaccine I woke up and everything in front of me went black when I stood up. I was struggling to stay conscious and diaphoretic. I could not stand up on my own. This happened three times in an hour. I am now experiencing neuralgia, as well.

Shooting pains in head

Heart palpitations

Arm where injection was given just didnt feel right. Feels OK now

Pain in arm, hand, and fingers (this is the arm where injection occurred)

Large red and elevated rash at injection sight. Started at Day 8 after injection. Area is currently hyperpigmented

Menstrual clots, Emotional distress and Hyperesthesia teeth

Upper & lower teeth pain and sensitivity...similar to sinus pain in the maxillary sinuses

Upper & Lower teeth pain & aches

Bilateral teeth aches & pain ...maxillary sinus pain bilaterally

Neck stiffness & tooth/gum pain & aches

Neck stiffness

Itchiness & Redness on chest & upper abdomen since yesterday

Itching on upper chest & back & upper abdomen

Itchiness on upper chest & upper abdomen

Itching on upper chest, low back & upper abdomen since 2nd dose of vaccine

My menstrual cycle has been altered since the 2nd dose.My periods are very Heavy,,cycle lasts up to 2weeks then spot inbetween &I start 2 weeks sooner than I should.My periods are normally every 25-28 days.Hormones are making me emotional&foggy brain

My menstrual cycle has been affected since the 1st dose of the Pfizer vaccine. I am having longer periods, heavier periods & spotting that I did not experience prior to the 1st dose of the Pfizer Vaccine. My memory has been foggy since I got Vaccine

My booster has messed once again with my menstrual cyclejust like dose 1&2 of Pfizer. My period time frame is farther apart & heavy with clots & longer days of bleeding. My periods were like clockwork until I received the vaccines.

Memory issues/Foggy Brain off & on since getting the original vaccine plus major changes in my Menstrual Cycle heavier periods, longer periods,and my cycle is not like clock work as it was up until my 1st period after my 1st vaccine.

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Asthma and Sinusitis

Im an RN and Ive worked too many shifts.

Sinus infection and had some dizziness last night at work- maybe I didn't drink enough.

Sinus infection

Persistent sinus infection. Now on second antibiotic and awaiting a bacterial nassl culture to see if the antibiotic is the appropriate one for the infection. Went to my ENT.

Viral sinus infection, with post nasal drip. I took Rapid Covid tests which were negative three days in a row while sick.

Miliaria, Rash pruritic and Influenza like illness

Increased muscle pain. A little more often than is normal for me. I had some muscle pain as a result of a 2009 car accident, and subsequent right & left shoulder surgeries. Pain clears with maintenance medication. Takes a little longer to clear now.

Muscle aches have increased significantly. Medications helps and I am able to function, with periodic discomfort.

Sore throat

Dry heat-like rash patches on my arms around the middle of the arms. I probably had for aweek before i noticed.

My tiny heat-like bumps ha e spread to my upper arms and itch more. I am considering seeing a doctor.

Increased skin irritations. Prior irritations existed, but they appear to be worsening in general. Not sure if its related to vaccination.

Rash on my mid-arm, inner elbow that appears to be spreading. I nticed it about 1.5 to 2 months ago. I have an appointment for January.

Fatigued, sore throat and slight nausia.

Tired, sore throat, but maybe due to travel and allergies.

I tested positive for COVID-19 on 7/7/22. Experienced flu-like symptoms for 2 days. Tested Negative at home 7/15/22, then PCR-Negative on 7/19/22. All symptoms except infrequent cough & fatigue are gone.

I took the 5th booster on 10/22/2022. Felt fine for 3 days, then became fatigued on 10/20/2022.

Vitreous detachment, Photopsia and Vitreous floaters

Tinnitus both ears

Hearing acuity diminished with continued tinnitus

Continued tinnitus since first 2 doses

Tinnitus a bit more intense

Tinnitus, ringing in ears louder

Continued Tinnitus both ears

Persistent Tinnitus

Sinus congestion, frequent dry cough and tinnitus is increasing after booster shot. Making appointment for follow up due to increasing tinnitus

Coughing and body aches. Tinnitus remains a constant issue which increased after receiving Moderna booster shot.

Worsening tinnitus very stressful. Constant buzzing in my ears I never experienced prior to Moderna vaccine. Regret I received booster dose.

Joint pain, chronic dry cough, continued tinnitus and fatigue. Developed a change in right eye, vitreous detachment and flashes and floaters in eye. Office visits with MD and Urgent Care for continued coughing

Diplopia, Fibromyalgia and Confusional state

I have fibromyalgia. I think it triggered a flare up

I have fibromyalgia

I have fibromyalgia. The side effects trigger a bad flare up.

I have fibromyalgia. My fever and BP are normal but the body pain & fatigue are awful

I have fibromyalgia. The booster shot has triggered a difficult flare up.

I have fibromyalgia. The shot has caused a tough flare up. My balance is still unstable. My legs feel weak.

I have fibromyalgia. The shot triggered a bad flare up. I also feel dizzy and have weak legs.

My symptoms triggered fibromyalgia flare up.

Increasingly more brain fog and fatigue.

Increased brain fog, fatigue, & muscle twitching.

Increased brain fog, fatigue, muscle and joint pain. I have fibromyalgia but the flare ups have been far more frequent since receiving the vaccine and boosters.

Urinary Tract Infection

Brain fog, pain, diarrhea, swollen glands

Dizziness, double vision

Sore throat, muscle & joint pain

Worsening cold symptoms: congestion, cough, runny nose, fatigue, sore throat, brain fog, confusion, etc.

Increase symptoms of runny nose, congestion, sore throat, fatigue, brain fog

Foreign body in throat, Pharyngitis and Flank pain

My doctor on Friday

Right knee and leg sore. Have not been able to walk hardly. Have not worked in a week.

Knee pain. On meds for inflamation. This started after 1st vaccine and got worse after 2nd shot. Referred by ER to Ortho (b)(6)

Hurt on left side of back above waist. Had hives May June and July all over my body.

Had Covid positive test Jan. 13. I had a clear bubble in the back of my throat. Infected cells. Dr. gave me meds to swish with.

Menstrual disorder, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

I am not sure if it's related. But a few hours after my shot, I started a pretty heavy period. I wasn't supposed to start and rarely have actual periods because my birth control. I bled pretty heavy for a few hours, then stopped.... weird

Red spot around injection spot. And I should not be on my period due to birth control and have had a VERY heavy one since my shot. And I never bleed heavy until now!!!

I am still bleeding VERY heavy. It's been since I got my shot. I don't bleed half the day and then have an extremely heavy period. I never have bled more then 4 days Max and it's not been 7 days

I am bleeding heavier now, been bleeding for 14 days straight after getting my vaccination and my doctor has advised I cannot get the second shot because I have had this side effect because of my vaccine.

I am still bleeding very heavily. Going on day 21 of bleeding.

Angiedema, Sensitivity to weather change and Lip swelling

I forgot to mention when I received the injection on 01/08/21, I did experience a metal taste in my mouth for a couple minutes when the serum enters my body. On 01/09/21, I woke up with mild pain at injection site and minimal fatigue.

Sinusitis which could be weather/allergy related.

Angioedema episode on 01/29/21. Had to postpone 2nd vaccine

Metallic taste in mouth, slightly lightheaded

Angioedema - swelling RT side of face. Nose, cheek and upper lip

Allergy symptoms sneezing sinuses

Allergy symptoms due to weather

Rhinalgia, Lung disorder and Swelling face

Nimbnrss in my legs when i sit.

Vomiting, at times feels like hyperemesis, abdominal pain, back.paim, unexplained sores , exhausted, joint pain in knees, and unexplained chest pain off and on.

Sore muscles aching all over. Swelling in my face, neck glands, fingers and ankles. Nauseous. 100.8, lowest temp with Tylenol, 101.9, 102.8, otherwise, just today. Vertigo. Stomach pain. Headache, sore throat and nose. Off and on cough. Some mucous.

I have woken up, after going to bed fine, with mucous inmy lungs to the back of my nose twice, in the last six weeks. I can't seem to get rid of it for about a week of mucous thinners, cold medicine and coughing myself sore.