Their Stories

Impaired gastric emptying, Gastroenteritis viral and Upper respiratory tract infection

Cough and shortness of breath - possible upper respiratory infection

More frequent headaches

Stomach bug for 48 hours that caused a lot of vomiting and diarrhea

Headaches and dizziness are much worse

Got really sick this past week; stomach aches, nausea and vomiting. Also felt really weak.

Gastroesoparesis is worse

Cognitive issues related to concussion sustained in 2019. Symptoms increased because i started school.

Joint pain

Pruritus, Rash and Myalgia

I did not pay attention to it before, but I have been itching every single night around my upper chest, clavicle, etc.

A rash around my neck and clavicle

Itching around neck, upper chest

Body itching

Itching around my body along with some small rashes

Minor body itches

Very itchy all over. Seeing a doctor later this week.

Continued itching all over my body, enough for me to visit my primary physician/internist

Still itchy around my body away from the vaccination point.

I tested positive for Covid this morning, after being vaccinated with Pfizer.

Severe muscle pain in my shoulders, neck, and back

Sore throat

Eczema, Injection site reaction and Rash pruritic

After the 1st and 2nd dose of vaccine i had pretty severe arm pain. I also notice my eczema flaired up in two new rashes about a week after my first dose.

Headaches

Very minor soreness at injection site

Covid symptoms 12/24 and positive covid test 12/26 (delayed testing due to the holidays)

Received a moderna updated booster on 9/19/22 and have a small rash on my wrist currently. After booster I got moderna arm itchy rash at injection site.

Muscle disorder, Ligament sprain and Arthropathy

Brain fog

Mental attitude Joint / muscle issues

More knee pain. Sprained my knee in July It seems to be bothering more than it should

Digestive unrest. Gradually getting worse

Continuing episodes of intestinal issues. Noticed nausea off and on

Tested positive today for Covid My digestive system is acting up overall A lot of small muscle cramps. This is unusual for me to have. I've experienced them over the last 6-9 months

Muscle cramps Started after vaccines ongoing Some severe episodes Magnesium added to my daily intake relieves symptoms to some degree General feeling of aging more rapidly than normal

More muscle cramps Digestive issues Dr visits

Bacterial infection, Back disorder and Gastrointestinal pain

I got the shot on 3/4 at about 5:30PM. The next day I had a temperature of 100.7, chills, fatigue and body aches. Went back to bed in afternoon to get warm. When I went to bed after midnight temperature was still above 100. Next morning was close to normal and was able to go to grocery store.

Digestive tract excess gas/pain and fever.

Upper respiratory infection, tested for Covid 6 days after start and was negative, then treated a bacterial sinus infection and finally some gastrointestinal issues.

March 12 - 16 sore neck when touching, temperature up 1 degree day one, went away no other symptoms, 2 covid test negative. Lower back pain 3/25 seeing Chiropractor - not 100% resolved.

Had the Fluzone HD 65 + PF 2022-23 shot on 9/28 had minor side effects - muscle and joint pain and feeling tired. Resolved by 9/30.

Cold - tested for Covid four times and was negative - got at the end of a vacation. Laryngopharngeal Reflux (LPR) flared up as a result of not watching diet more closely on vacation. And Dr. assistant corresponding with Dr.

Dry throat, Dry mouth and Injection site pain

No

None

They put the shot at the very top of my shoulder it was painful still hurts today. No one has ever given me a shot there. Its completely absurd and irresponsible.

Still hurts at injection site. Was done wrong. To high on arm. Injection made 1/4 inch below shoulder not good shouldnt have been given there ever!!!!!!

Extremely dry mouth. Sometimes dry throat.

Very dry mouth

Bad cold and cough. They thought I had COVID but tested twice. No COVID

Bacterial infection, Muscle fatigue and Ear infection

Im great during the day, but around 9:00 at night I get a slight headache, a little upset stomach, but its very mild.

I had a headache and a bit of nausea on March 12 and 13. Its the first time I had symptoms since the day after my second shot on Feb. 16 when I had a headache and a bit of nausea then, too.

Itchiness and warmth at the injection site

Developed severe chest pains and digestive issues. Treated for ulcer and GERD. Have a follow up endoscopy and colonoscopy scheduled. Follow up with primary care physician

I tested positive for Covid September 27. I experienced congestion, headache, cough, muscle fatigue and overall fatigue/exhaustion. I subsequently ended up with a sinus infection, ear infection and bacterial nasal infection and sore throat.

Anaphylactic reaction, Induration and Skin exfoliation

Skin is peeling like sunburn, and injection site is hot

Large swollen hot welt since day 1 of vaccination that has not gone away despite recommendations of allergy meds, ice,exercise, etcWhile it doesnt prevent activity, iys alarming to have the reaction and it nkt respond to treatment

Anaphylaxis, itching, light headed

Throat swelling, muscle stiffness

Bone pain, muscle stiffness

Cold sweats

Anxiety. The swelling in my arm since day 1 is the circumference of a grapefruit, red, hard, and itchy. I have itching all over my body. And random throat swelling I probably would havevgone to the hospital except i cant afford it. As well as being a chronically ill person i tend to discount my medical ailments.

Myosclerosis, Bradykinesia and Musculoskeletal chest pain

Pain on ribs as if I worked my abdominal muscles too hard, pain on back of ribs too so back was aching, fatigue, pain and fatigue lasted about 2 days. Joint pain in both wrists and elbows which coincided with rib and back pain. Leg cramping at back o

Numbness of face and scalp, headache, extraordinary sinus pressure

Throbbing headaches have been happening continuously. I thought it was thirst or something.but starting to feel the cause may be the vaccine. Im generally in great health.

Joint pain and my energy levels are lower than usual, headache too, could be hormonal or something else. It's not enough to completely hinder my daily activities but I have had to slow down quite a bit?I do have a high tolerance for pain.

I had fever, child, cough, body aches, sinuses inflamed, headache

Norovirus infection, Dehydration and Flatulence

On the 8th day after my first dose, I woke up with redness around the injection site. No pain or itchiness. The redness went away within 24 hours.

Dizziness

Nausea, gas, indigestion, fatigue

Dizziness/lightheadedness, loss of appetite

Dizziness/lightheadedness

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, stomach pain, gas (norovirus/stomach flu)

Cough, sore throat, congestion

Cough, sore throat, congestion, runny nose

Breakthrough COVID-19, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Ear infection

Feeling slightly off

I am a long term (40+ yr) childhood cancer survivor if you need me for any antibody studies

Chest wall pain

Had chills late last night

Had sinus infection and ear infection symptoms that may be secondary to a dental infection. One day with mild cold symptoms, better next day, no loss of smell or taste

Had breakthrough Covid in mid January 2022. Fatigue, headache, fever, bitter food aftertaste.

Pharyngitis streptococcal, Ageusia and Palpitations

I was having a few heart palpitations. Since the vaccine, the palpitations have increased significantly.

I have been having heart palpitations.

Had strep throat. Still having some heart palpitations and trouble sleeping.

It Is very difficult to get much sleep even with the help of sleep aids.

Soon after the vaccine, the inside of my mouth does not feel right. Food doesnt taste the same. The consumption of food has become an increasingly unpleasant experience. I would appreciate any advice. I will be seeking help for this problem.

Recently had COVID.

Nocturnal dyspnea, Middle insomnia and Intermenstrual bleeding

Asthma in the morning afternoon and before bed

Forgot to mention this on last check ins unable to stay asleep at night/waking up in the middle of the night and being up for a while. Joint pain.

Runny nose and dizziness

Asthma

Migraine, dizziness

Increased heart rate and vomiting

Wheezing, vomiting, stomach pains, cough, headache, runny nose

Vomiting. Cough. Fatigue

Shortness of breath at night.

Menstrual spotting

Fatigue

Bronchitis

Stomatitis, Thirst and Nasopharyngitis

very thirsty last night and needed to get a drink of water 3 or 4 times during the night

Although I don't have a fever, my head feels a little "funny

I feel fine, but physical stamina (vigorous garden work) is not quite as good as usual

I forgot to mention that, during the first 2 or 3 days following the injection, I suddenly had a few mouth sores. Not severe pain and they healed very quickly. I read that a study is being done about oral sores, so I thought reporting this might be helpful...

Fatigue may be result of allergies and not the vaccine

Tested positive for covid 5/15/2022

Injected limb mobility decreased, Feeling of body temperature change and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

Very sore arm around the shot area, making it difficult to lift the arm. Not impossible, but definitely limiting.

So, after the second check in, it was bad, fever, chills, extreme cold, extreme hot, these lasted from Feb 5th, 12pm to Feb 6th 4am. Very good now. Just soreness around the injection area.

Some of the feelings may be because I lessened the amount of ibuprofen and excedrin

Broke the fever last night. It hit last night then was over. Did not take temp, the only reason I know I had a fever is cause I woke up sweaty. I have been doing the 6 and 4 with Motrin and Tylenol respectively. Along with vitamin c and multivitamin. The experience this time is way better than the first shot.

Kinda coming off the pain meds, head just hurts a tad.

Head cold

Basic head cold, went away in 24hrs

Head cold with cough and sinus drainage.

Dysstasia, Muscular weakness and Abdominal pain

I was taken by my son for a COVID test it was positive The doctor recommended A BamBam antibody infusion

I have had a few weak spells and nausea moments

I have had 3 headaches I took 2 extra strength Tylenol As I reported before I was diagnosed positive for COVID-19. The doctor said having had 1 vaccine was good. I then had BamBam infusion. I feel good most of the time.

No energy weak legs

I am having problems with my left I It seems like a glazeWeakness in the legs

Not a large amount of rash

Weakness of the legs that kept me from standing

Weakness in legs

My abdominal pain was not serious. I also had some dizziness

I have had some but not as severe as previous

Very tired and sleepy moderate to really tired

I am having weakness and problems with my breathing I dont have any energy I cant seem to stay up and doing my chores I dont know what caused this I just know I feel different than I did before I had COVID and the vaccine

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Sinus disorder and Chest pain

Chest pain - not vaccine related.

Ive been in the hospital - nothing related to the vaccine. I dont seem to have side effects from it. Not vaccine related. Chest pain from before the vaccine which got worse yesterday. No cause has been found.

These are not due to the vaccine.

Not vaccine related.

Pain, but not vaccine related.

Chest pain - not related to vaccine

A week of feeling mildly nauseous after a flu shot. Seemed to be from a sinus drainage issue.

Sore throat

Nausea due to pollen and sinus issues.

Pain in my right calf.

Pain in right calf.

I seem to be more tired than usual.

Sharp pains in my left leg, but just for one day. I decided to wait until the following day before seeking care after taking with a nurse who said it was unlikely to be a DVT.

Heart rate increased

slightly higher than usual heart rate, but still well within the normal limits of a healthy person.

Heart rate is still slightly above average, but still within the range for a healthy adult.

Heart rate is closer to my normal but still elevated 78 vs 75.

Heart rate is still slightly elevated.

My last period was awful!! 3 days worth of cramps instead of 1-2. I passed clots larger than a quarter, and had to change every 2 hours. All this is unusual for me. I was not pregnant/miscarrying.

Heart rate has been 77 beats per minute, usual is 73.

Increased heart rate 76, normal is 73

Heart rate is 76, normal is 73.

Heart rate is back to normal.

Paranasal sinus discomfort, Abdominal pain upper and Migraine

On 1/26/27 (day of injection) I had mild headache, fatigue, and 99.0 fever. And moderate body aches and soreness.

Soreness of body

I have been itchy

Coughing especially at night, labored breath at times, fatigue, headaches and body aches.

I have had headache, stomach ache, diarrhea throwing up one day last Tuesday, sinus pressure and coughing.

Sore at injection sight and lymph node swollen in that arm

Migraine

Clostridium difficile infection, Respiratory tract infection and Secretion discharge

Coughing up mucus. Awaiting return call from physician considering ER visit

Shortness of breath coughing up mucus

Productive coughing

Chest discomfort and productive cough

Respiratory imfection heartburn

Lymph node swollen in armpit

Heartrate to 130, heart palptations. Happened with first vaccine

Lightheaded. Reoeat bronchitis

Cough, nasal congestion and body rash has still not resolved

Congestion, uri, aches, fatigue

Rash is back , stomach upset

Fatigue. C diff infection.

Diffuse alopecia, Rosacea and Depressed mood

Foggy brain!!!

Have not slept well since second Jab

have not slept well since 2nd Jab. Recently noted that familiar Foods taste sweeter than they used to

Redness around both eyes. Stopped moisturiser 1 day after jab 2. Heavy redness persists. Cause unknown

Had a 2 week headache after jab #2. Finally gone.

Headache & nausea

Persistant headache. Onset 30 min post injection 21 FebSwelling around eyes. Derm believes inflammation related to jab 2. I eobder if there is a correlation to 1 time half dose detnal filler 4 yr ago

Two weeks after 2nd jab my hair started falling out!!! (Thyroid is fine) Its very disturbing

Vaccine seems to have provoked rosacea outbreak

As with the second covid Jab, I've developed daily migraines. Waiting for these to resolve, currently at day 14 post-injection. Fortunately I do have migraine medication

Providers believe teligen effluvium, severe hair loss, correlated with or due to covid vaccine

Skin laceration, Skin ulcer and Eczema

My Covid toes came back a week after my second shot and lasted a weekred with sores and very painful. It affected the same two toes as the original condition after I had Covid.

My Covid toes got better, but now I have new sores at the same site, so it looks like another round of sores and pain in my toes.

I have a flare up of my Covid toes again. It seems to run in a weekly cycle, starting a week after the second shot.

My Covid toes are worse. A lot of itching and pain.

Neuropathy and loss of coordination. Eczema.

Neuralgia, Arthritis and Dyspnea

Just pain at the site of injection, no different from a flu shot

Just the site of injection. No other complaints.

I've had new arthritis-like symptoms in my left hand and joint pain. I'm in my mid 40s. Probably unrelated to the shot Just a normal visit to the doctor

I had neurological pain in the left arm and pinkie, but it subsided after a month of treatment.I've been short of breath intermittently but am neg on Covid tests, likely allergies.

Pharyngeal erythema, Skin ulcer and Oral mucosal eruption

Rash-itchy, burning pin prick and bumpy rash on thighs, bumpy rash on torso, red, burning sunburn type redness on neck

Rash on throat, neck, arms, torso, thighs

Rash on throat, neck, chest, arms, torso, thighs

Rash in neck, throat, torso, arms, thighs, feet

The rash I have seems to spread to new areas daily.

Red toes with purple discoloration on my joints. One toenail turned black.The rash on my neck, throat, arms, torso, thighs, and feet tends to get worse some days.

The rash Ive had all over has been especially itchy at night. Despite taking Benadryl and using a hydrocortisone cream, the rash has persisted. I have several open sores.(It has been 3 weeks since my second vaccine.)

The rash has continued to get worse on my arms and legs. It itches, burns, and stings. My neck and throat are still bright red with a sunburn like rash.I REALLY REGRET getting my second vaccine!!!!

The pin prick like rash on my arms, legs, and abdomen is worse. It itches and burns to the point that I have difficulty sleeping.The sunburn like rash on my throat and neck persists.I have not sought treatment due to my poor medical insurance.

I continue to have the sunburn type rash on my throat, neck, and chest. The burning is worse periodically. The pin prink rash on my torso, arms, and legs is made worse by some new, larger itchy, burning sores. They hurt when my pants rub.

Allergy to arthropod sting, Food allergy and Menstrual disorder

Stomach cramps, leg and hand pains, nauseous, fever, chills, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite

Fever, chills, feet/leg pains, hand pain, backache, nausea

Chills, aches, pain/tingling in legs/feet, diarrhea

aches in joints and muscles

Intense menstrual symptoms than prior to the vaccine.

Allergic reactions to bee stings and certain foods that didn't exist prior to the vaccine

Skin rashes and intense menstrual symptoms Allergist and Pediatric Doctor

Generalized tonic-clonic seizure, General symptom and Eructation

The joint pain and tiredness are part of normal life, they were not significantly worse.

Unclear if these are at all related to/exacerbated the vaccine, may be part of chronic conditions

Sharp soft tissue pain in inside of elbow on arm with injection; did not last long. Mild sore throat on waking. Joint pains and fatigue/tiredness are very likely related to chronic conditions and not the vaccine

May be related to chronic conditions

Likely due to chronic conditions and not a vaccine reaction

Probably not vaccine related

Symptoms likely due to chronic conditions

Major sleep disruptions (multiple middle-of-the-night wakings) and neck pain in particular problematic. Joint pain, nausea, other aches might be due to chronic condition

Painfully swollen lymph nodes (last night, but after filling out yesterday's check-in). Note for chronic pain, all other marked symptoms could just be my normal.

Symptoms likely due to chronic conditions and unrelated to vaccine.

May be from chronic conditions or environmental influences

Likely due to chronic conditions

Probably chronic issues. Neck and head pain worst.

Digestive discomfort/nausea/excess burping. Note: it's very normal for these symptoms to fluctuate up and down over time for me, and this current bad patch is almost definitely just a normal fluctuation or stress-related.

Worsening headaches, really migraines/first full-blown non-menstrual migraine. Treatment/prevention attempt (occipital nerve block) led to provoked GTC seizure (never had seizure before)

Seasonal allergy, Sinus headache and Dysphonia

Tight chest with hoarse cough occasionally probably due to allergies

Seasonal allergies I usually have this time of year- tight chest (inhaler helps) slight ear ache and sinus headache

Seasonal allergies worse this week but controlling if I stay inside

GI symptoms on Sat/ Sun including and pain emesis and low grade temp. Lasted 24 hrs and back to normal today.

Increased allergy symptoms and diarrhea nausea also

COVID positive in June

Osteoarthritis, Gait disturbance and Toothache

Osteoarthritis in hip very bad, difficult to walk. Painful when standing up.

Loss of sleep

Hip joint very painful with limited range. I had many painful, non-functioning joints the day after 2nd Moderna vaccine. The hip has remained painful, some days worse than others.

Severe vertigo when moving quickly to bending over.

I had the same severe leg, hip, foot joint pain that I had right after 2nd vaccine, return for three days last week. It is now gone again. I was considering going to my doctor when it went away.

Severe hip pain and at times unable to walk without walking sticks. Legs dont seem to work right occasionally.

I'm scheduled to have a hip replacement due to Osteoarthritis. PCP office visits and Orthopedic surgeon office visits

1. Unable to totally control my legs when walking, loss of balance. 2. Jaw /tooth pain 3.Strong ache at vaccine site

Musculoskeletal pain, Eye pain and Abdominal pain

None

Please note: although to slight to report, for the past week I've had very MILD itching at inoculation site, joint pains, headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, diarrhea and abdominal pains.

Eyes ached a little this morning like a flu symptom. But better now.

Some pain in buttocks and upper thighs which began shortly after 2nd booster. But this may be due to sedentary lifestyle. The discomfort has abated over the past 3 weeks.

Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, Sjogren's syndrome and Autoimmune thyroiditis

I have Sjorgens and Hashimoto

Overall malaise today. Just didn't feel well

I have Sjorgens. My head, particularly eyes uncomfortable. Also fatigue

I have Sjorgens and Hashimoto and found out today my TSH is low. Will be going back on synthroid tomorrow. Had to see the eye doctor since I last reported because eyes were swollen and painful. Eye doctor

Just a reminder, I have Sjorgens and Hashimoto

Headaches and fatigue. May be related to Sjorgens or Hashimoto

Left shoulder, arm and finger pain. Rash from uv rays