Their Stories

Trismus, Temporomandibular joint syndrome and Hypoesthesia

3.26.2021 – Pain in the wrist and below the thumb in the same hand I got the vaccine

3.28.2021 – Pain/partial numbness below the left thumb area

4.1.2021 – Rashes broke out all over my hands and thighs and legs yesterday. Took an antihistamine that helped. I have also had on and off pain in my hands like a stinging or tingling pain

4.16.2021 – Pins and needles effect in left arm today

4.30.2021 – pinky left finger has pins and needles effect from time to time.

6.29.2021 – TMJ pain

9.26.2021 – TMJ disorder since May jn right jaw, trouble opening jaw

Pneumonia, Limb discomfort and Injection site pruritus

3.6.2021 – I have anaplastic thyroid cancer and take two drugs: taflinar and meklnist. The chills were experienced sporadically before the vaccine

3.7.2021 – Could be related to cancer medications

3.8.2021 – See info earlier provided about cancer medications I am taking

3.27.2021 – Fatigue due to cancer

3.28.2021 – I think related to cancer

4.8.2021 – Itching around injection site. Some discomfort In the arm when lifting and reaching.

6.28.2021 – Pneumonia Family doctor and specialist

9.25.2021 – Pneumonia resulting from allergies Primary physician office visit plus my oncologist

Capillary fragility, Fluid retention and Dry eye

4.2.2021 – Well my menstrual cycle areived so part of symptoms perhaps can be attributed

4.4.2021 – My menstrual cycle came early so that could be related.

4.13.2021 – Chest, collar bone heavyness..gonna go get it checked out

4.18.2021 – Tightening of chest Neck pain

6.29.2021 – Allergies heightened Migraines

7.25.2021 – Its bizarre i feel water retention and Swelling of the joints I do yoga and have started supplements

10.24.2021 – Joint pain, eye dryness capillaries bursting Eye dr.

4.25.2022 – Menstrual flow returned But joint pain continues

Anogenital warts, Nasal pruritus and Decreased appetite

3.12.2021 – Sweating

3.13.2021 – Sore throat

3.17.2021 – Sore Throat

4.8.2021 – I am doing alright now but the first 4 days after this does were rough. Fever, chills, couldn't sleep from muscle pain/aches, dizziness, nausea, no appetite

4.9.2021 – I forgot to report that a few days ago I got genital warts from latent HPV. Tested negative in pap in Feb. Active again now. No new exposure.

4.23.2021 – Migraines are normal for me but I've had at least three in the past week. Not sure if vaccine related or not

5.1.2021 – I think it's allergies. Sneezing dry cough itchy nose congestion. Might have a yeast infection too blegh

Visual field defect, Atrial flutter and Photopsia

3.22.2021 – Started having peripheral flashing streak in left eye. Seems related to retina. Started 7 days after vaccine. Lining up appointment with eye doctor. Never had problem previously. Happens when moving eyes horizontaly. Getting referral for eye exam.

3.10.2022 – Arthritis and cellulidous plus vision issues. Doctor office visit.

3.27.2022 – ILI that has lasted 3 weeks and is giving me sinus headaches and fatigue. Persistent dry cough as well.

9.25.2022 – Tachycardia for 24 hours in June and Atrial Flutter in regular basis. Working with cardiologist

Throat tightness, Constipation and Swelling

2.9.2021 – I can't conclusively say the muscle aches and fatigue are related to the vaccine. I think am being too sensitive in my self monitoring.

3.2.2021 – None of these are serious, I'm hyper sensitive to any symptoms right now

3.3.2021 – Weakness

3.4.2021 – Some minot throat thickness when swallowing, some shortness of breath, mental foginess

3.5.2021 – Odd combination of constipation and diarrhea.

3.7.2021 – Shoulder pain in the 8njection shoulder. Feels like muscle knots or swollen lymph nodes. Lymph nodes in groin swolen and achy.

3.23.2021 – Every few days i feel achy in my joints and lymph nodes, flu like aches. They generally dissipate after a day, but they recur.

4.6.2021 – Periodic muscle aches, lymph node aches, sore neck.

4.13.2021 – Joint aches, stiffness, muscle aches, injection site tenderness. The injection site pain is odd, because it only started recently. My joints feel like they've aged 20 years in the past month.

Chapped lips, Syncope and Vision blurred

3.28.2021 – The night of 3/26 I had what I best could describe as a fainting spell. Was getting ready for bed, when all of a sudden this wave of fatigue hit me really hard. Started becoming dizzy, then got an extreme hot flash(sweat through my shirt). When I was walking towards my bed to sit down, my vision clouded almost entirely. If I hadnt sat down I wouldve lost consciousness.

4.4.2021 – Abnormally chapped lips. May or may not be a side effect, however Im never prone to chapped lips, and only ever get them when the climate gets colder in the winter (its been pretty warm where I live and getting warmer for a while now)

Injected limb mobility decreased, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Tenderness

4.13.2021 – Limited shoulder active range of motion due to pain.

4.17.2021 – Shoulder still tender to palpation.

4.18.2021 – Shoulder still tender to palpate on.

10.12.2021 – Can no longer lift my left arm overhead with pain in the shoulder - is this a side affect of a Covid vaccine injection in the arm? Can A Covid vaccine injection in that shoulder have contributed to my current condition? Appointment later this week as I have just returned from France.

1.5.2022 – No appetite

Periarthritis, Joint range of motion decreased and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

12.20.2020 – My arm is very but I lifted free weights yesterday and only my left arm is very sore. It was find yesterday am . Now it is hard to lift my arm above my head or put my coat on.

12.21.2020 – Very limited range of motion in my left arm Seeing and orthopedic MD Wednesday

12.22.2020 – Capsulitis left shoulder Orthopedic visit tomorrow

12.27.2020 – My injection made my arm painful and lack of ROM. Getting better but still can't lift my arm completely to take of my shirt or put a coat on

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Brain fog and Influenza

3.27.2021 – Loss of appetite

3.29.2021 – Appetite still not back to normal

11.6.2021 – Appetite fair - didn't mention before I feel foggy and really have since day after booster

11.7.2021 – Foggy

4.27.2022 – Received Pfizer 2nd booster Sun, April 24th- chills at night and terribly fatigued with lose of appetite all day Monday the 25th- was much better Tuesday with just loss of appetite- today- Wed. I am good

5.29.2022 – Caught RSV from babysitting for my young grandsons- coughing- runny nose - fatigue

6.5.2022 – Nothing to do with Booster shots or Covid-,got RSV from babysitting my young grandsons

Mastectomy, Hemorrhage and Anemia

1.22.2021 – On day 1 about 20 minutes after the vaccine I had just a bit of minor swelling on the left side of my lips. Same side as injection. But no other reactions

2.22.2021 – I just want to say I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. But that the imaging was done 1 week before my first shot.

3.4.2021 – Breast cancer diagnosis. But apparently started before vaccinations

3.18.2021 – Mastectomy bilateral

5.20.2021 – I have breast cancer. So not great but I have just managed my first chemo administration. when I had surgery, total mastectomy, I had severe bleeding and had to have emergency surgery. I believe anemia and blood probably related to COVID vax

Confusional state, Visual impairment and Wheezing

6.17.2021 – I forgot to mention for the past four days Ive been congested and wheezing

7.5.2021 – Memory issues brain fog

7.7.2021 – Brain fog and confusion

7.17.2021 – Cramping in stomach sparp like pain very bad headache and my eyes sight is very bad I had perfect vision before shot now I have to use readers to see my phone or anything small pain in all extremity feel like I got hit in my lower back

9.30.2021 – Lots of dizziness body aches are still very annoying

Muscle contracture, Skin burning sensation and Seizure

1.17.2021 – Tinnitus and elevated heart rate for about 30 mins, then chills and nausea set in

2.11.2021 – I wanted to report the repeated occurrences of chills I experienced, 12 hrs following the injection, were extreme to the point of full body convulsions. Followed immediately by extreme burning sensation and tenderness of the skin (body wide) for over 6 hours. I was unable to leave my bed to obtain my temperature for many hours, but finally was able to check if I was starting a rash from how sensitive my skin was everywhere. My back and neck muscles were so contracted that I was unable to sleep or get comfortable.

Transient ischemic attack, Neoplasm malignant and Muscular weakness

5.30.2021 – Lightheaded

5.31.2021 – A little dizzy on and off

6.1.2021 – Mild dizziness first half of day

6.21.2021 – Dizziness

7.1.2021 – I had TIA symptoms on friday june 25 2021 at approximately 2pm. 10 days after i took the 2nd vaccine. It started with left side facial deflated, then left hand weakness then left foot weakness. It went away in 24 hours.

7.6.2021 – I've been feeling shortness of breath on and off the last few days

7.14.2021 – Cant catch a full breath

7.20.2021 – Difficulty breathing at times

7.29.2021 – Difficulty catching my breath every day Also saw cardiologist

9.14.2021 – Slight dizziness, sone shortness of breath

12.16.2021 – I was diagnosed with cancer. Multiple doctor visits, biopsy

Limb discomfort, Abdominal pain upper and Diarrhea

2.2.2021 – Stomach cramps, diarrhea x 2,

2.10.2021 – Left deltoid area where the injections site still with residual pain. When I push, pull , lift or raise my left arm there is still some discomfort which is alarming. I thought it will resolve over time.

2.25.2021 – Still have a mild to mod residual pain from the injection site, its just there, I always have discomfort/ache/pains when I lift my arms, put in my lab coat, lift , push or pull even something, left arm/left deltoid area.

Change in sustained attention, Mental status changes and Energy increased

3.20.2021 – I feel great no painkillers needed. I took 2 doses of Alka-Seltzer/aspirin yesterday 3/19/21, that was all.

3.21.2021 – Feeling awesome on no sleep. Symptoms of any reaction appear to be gone.

3.22.2021 – I feel fine anxious have more energy than usual on less sleep. I noticed my concentration is also above average for me.

3.23.2021 – Upper back/neck muscle tension and ache.

3.25.2021 – I have above average focus and energy today.

9.21.2022 – Feel back to normal and a lot more safe on an airplane!

Pulpitis dental, Conjunctivitis viral and Deafness neurosensory

1.5.2021 – Clinching my jaws

1.6.2021 – The 101.4 fever was sudden onset of flushing and sweating and burning up Tylenol and ibuprofen and a cold shower it fell to 98.4 in a hour and I felt fine the rest of the day

1.11.2021 – Chills come suddenly and after piling on the cover go away. Night mostly

3.16.2021 – Pedal edema

10.31.2021 – Growling guts

11.12.2021 – Viral conjunctivitis. No idea if it's related to the vaccine but never had it before

12.10.2021 – My eyes are so dry. This started about 4 weeks ago with conjunctivitis and has persisted. I've never had this before. Vision blurs at time

4.29.2022 – It was dental and not likely Covid-19 related. It did require a course of penicillin and steroids for inflammation, but not at the same time, two weeks apart. (Cracked tooth with crown complicated by infection)

10.31.2022 – Sudden idiopathic sensorineural hearing loss

Neurological symptom, Skin discoloration and Throat tightness

3.14.2021 – Symptoms when i got vaccine. I have nuerological right side problem. The shot went thru my whole right side intensely. Throat tighten drank water to loosen. Will the second booster be worst? Wrote my Dr that primary about it

3.15.2021 – Spots on legs and other areas

3.24.2021 – Digestive problems burning in stomach to colon. No spicy food. May not be related

4.5.2021 – The day of the shot 3/29/2021

4.12.2021 – Very tired Going this week to office

4.19.2021 – Rash on breastRash on sides and butt Rash is in new locations

4.26.2021 – Rash is more intense of some kind Dr visit. Need Dermologist

6.30.2021 – Still rash around breast Dermologist said she has seen it on other women That is all Dermologist

Breast discoloration, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Erythema

3.27.2021 – Lymph node in my armpit of the arm I got shot is sore, some shooting pain.

3.28.2021 – Sore lymph node

3.29.2021 – Painful lymph node

3.30.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph node

3.31.2021 – Swollen lymph node

4.16.2021 – Aches in joints, feverish, cough, scratchy throat, cough

4.24.2021 – Sore throat

8.26.2021 – Numbness in toes

8.27.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph node in armpit of arm I got the shot in.

8.28.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of the arm I got the shot with redness spreading towards my breast. Itching too and possibly a hive.

8.29.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph node, breast on side of shot looks discolored

8.30.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph node in armpit, tingling in feet, insomnia

9.1.2021 – Painful swollen lymph node and insomnia

10.9.2021 – Cough, sinus pressure, runny nose, scratchy throat

Injection site reaction, Rash pruritic and Injection site rash

2.22.2021 – Slight 2 inch rash, occasionally itchy, at injection site. Started today, 9 days after receiving vaccine

2.28.2021 – 2/13 1st vaccine; 2/21 slightly itchy 3 rash; 2/28 rash LARGER 5, not itchy. I read that the rash goes away; mine is increasing in size.

3.3.2021 – Please CORRECT ERROR ON DATE OF 1ST VACCINE TO 2/13. 2/13 1st vaccine; 2/21 slightly itchy rash; 2/28 rash larger 5; 3/3 still have rash; 3/13 scheduled for 2nd vaccine.

10.29.2022 – Fever

10.29.2022 – Fever, chills, nausea one day after Moderna Bivalent Booster

Immune system disorder, Bacterial infection and Oropharyngeal discomfort

4.2.2021 – Pressure in Throat

7.23.2021 – I had fatigue and achiness after my 2nd vaccination which lead me to go to a functional medicine doctor. I am now receiving low-dose immunotherapy (LDI) for reactivated viruses and opportunistic bacterial infections which surfaced after vaccination. Functional medicine doctor for low dose immunotherapy

4.25.2022 – Spent 10 months and thousands of $ in Low dose immunotherapy trying to help my immune system recover from getting the second covidvaccination. I'm definitely not interested in getting a booster!

Mastication disorder, Blepharospasm and Poor quality sleep

2.27.2021 – Just feel a bit off. Some pins snd needles feeling, but I get that sometimes anyway. Feel like on the verge of a headache.

3.2.2021 – On and off today felt a few times like headache coming on or briefly one. But nothing too bad and maybe unrelated to vaccine. Didnt even comment on it yesterday.

3.3.2021 – Just a mild headache twinge on and off

3.4.2021 – I was only unable to work about 30 min when this came on. Otherwise worked. Severe stomach pain in circle right above my belly button for about 20 minutes. I have had this same feeling before 2 other times, so no likely related to vaccine. I have been a bit dizzy and had some vision migraine too. Rain coming tomorrow so may be weather related.

3.5.2021 – Just a little dizziness and vertigo. Likely not from the vaccine as I get this ok and off with my vision migraines. Rain came through today which is a normal trigger for me.

3.6.2021 – I feel good now but earlier today I felt very tired and had a headache. I also had a swollen lymphnode by my left ear and had some ear pain. It hurt to chew a little. I did get my allergy shots yesterday. I almost took an Advil or Tylenol but didnt. Just felt a bit cold during that time, but didnt take my temperature.

3.13.2021 – Had some swollen lemon nodes by my ears a day or two after the last check in. Nothing since.

3.24.2021 – Feeling a bit cold but not really feverish. I often times feel cold like this.

3.25.2021 – I started feeling really poorly last night before bed and overnight was rough. I was shaking and that is when I likely had a fever but I didnt t get up to check it then. My whole body was very sore and I was so tired but slept poorly. I had trouble getting out of bed this morning. When I got up I was sweating and felt a bit nauseated. I took my temp then but it was under normal, so fever must have broken by then. I was not able to work until about 11:15. I had to cancel a morning meeting and was far from 100% all day. 8 took an Advil around 8:30am and this dud help me. My shot yesterday was about 9:45am around 10:15am I felt a bit better. Still weak but a little less sore. Likely from the Advil.

3.26.2021 – Some swollen lymphnode

3.27.2021 – I have some swollen and tender lymphnodes. One in particular very large and tender on my neck on my left side in front. I have had thyroid cancer and had surgery there twice. Normally this would make me nervous, but I expect it it from the vaccine. One

3.28.2021 – My left eye has been really twitching a ton today. It has been on and off since the vaccine but a lot more today. I dont think I reported that in any of my earlier reports. I had some twitching after my first dose too. I still have lymphnodes swollen in my neck

3.29.2021 – I still have a lot of lymphnodes swollen in my neck. My eye twitching has been better today. Mostly gone.

3.30.2021 – Some eye twitching again today on the shot arm side. Otherwise good.

3.31.2021 – Still some eye twitching in my left eye.

8.23.2021 – Some vertigo too. I likely had a higher fever last night but felt so badly I did not check it. I was shaking and very cold. This morning I was sweating profusely. I think no fever for a while but then I felt cold again and took it snd it was 99.3

8.24.2021 – Slight tenderness on my right side under my ribs. I have swollen lymphnodes I my neck front and back and under my arm

8.25.2021 – Minor tiredness today. I forgot to note some ear pain yesterday and some today. My lymphnodes are still a bit swollen but not as much as yesterday

8.26.2021 – Swollen lymphnodes

8.27.2021 – Still swollen lymphnodes in neck and back of head and under arm

9.19.2021 – Very large lymphnodes in my neck and chin On both sides. After being behind on my allergy shots, I did have allergy shots (in both arms) this past Thursday and the week before on Friday which may be to blame.

Menstruation delayed and Menstrual disorder

4.24.2021 – My period is happening six days late and my period initial symptoms and type of bleeding are not the same as before at all! I have never experienced this kind of period since it started years ago. I am so worried. My period has been very regular and perfectly normal since it started. I do not want to lose my fertility.... I just chose cills to be able to send this comment....

4.25.2021 – My stomach does not keep anything even water. It brings it back immediately. My period I do not even know if it is period or something else!!!!

Microcytosis, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Sinus disorder

8.17.2021 – I stayed very sleepy for about a week after 1st shot. The next week I felt the usual affects of fibromyalgia (for me) and the following week I was diagnosed with a sinus infection and vertigo. CVS Minute Clinic

8.22.2021 – Congestion and sore throat

8.23.2021 – I have fibromyalgia and Postural Orthostatoc Tachycardia Syndrome, so the shot along with these issues really made me overly tired. I have a little more energy today. I'm battling sinus issues today, possibly ragweed. The pollen count is high today.

8.24.2021 – Postnasal drainage

8.26.2021 – Muscle aches and pain is probably due to me overdoing it (activity related) on yesterday.

11.19.2021 – Microcytosis

Joint range of motion decreased, Vision blurred and Arthralgia

5.11.2021 – I had a severe headache last Sunday, the 9-May-2021 that was so bad I had to lay down for hours on end during the day to rest. The headache was on the entire left side of my head & even resulted in a little blurry vision in my right eye temporarily.

10.25.2021 – Left shoulder and right forearm pains that have resulted in me having to attend physical therapy sessions no-weekly for the past 5-months. Limited mobility to rotate my left shoulder. Physical Therapy, still on-going for the past 4 months.

Discharge, Fall and Contusion

3.10.2021 – In all fairness, Ive been outside planting in the spring garden today, which is why I have muscle and joint pain. I started once not to even put it down.

3.25.2021 – Fell 2 1/2 weeks ago.Kept pushing thru but pain worsened. Went to urgent care 3 days ago.No fracture just deep bruise. Prescription for 6 day steroid pack received. Pain subsided within 24 hours. Now only dull ache.Will be off by 2nd dose next Monday

12.10.2021 – Scratchy throat

11.4.2022 – Bad bad bad cold - Covid negative - lots of drainage and coughing

Thyroiditis, Sensation of foreign body and Hypothyroidism

2.26.2021 – Large rash on upper arm where I received the shot. It did not itch or hurt but it was ENORMOUS.

3.26.2021 – A lump in my throat feeling. Started one week ago. Its not like a sore throat...its like a lump when I swallow, with soreness outside of my throat....more like in my neck...when swallowing.

4.2.2021 – I have been feeling tired, sore, etc, and my neck hurts on the right side. Recent blood tests show that my thyroid is low. I had an ultrasound today...dont know the results yet. Ultra sound center

10.29.2021 – A strange pain in my teeth and gums. Same thing happened after my other Covid shots me that ago. Then it eventually went awayand I forgot about it until now! Weird coincidence?

10.30.2021 – I'm wondering if the Covid vaccine is related to the thyroid problems that I developed in March/April 2021after my first two shots? Because I'm experiencing the same symptoms of hypothyroidism that I developed for the first time after my first shot

10.31.2021 – Thyroiditis symptoms have returned like they did after my second vaccine.

Pulmonary congestion, Skin warm and Rash erythematous

2.2.2021 – Red, hot rash approximately 6 inches by 3 inches discovered around Day 14 after injection. Lasted about 5 days. On the same arm as injection. Painless, no fever, now resolved

2.10.2021 – Fever went down to 101 F

11.26.2021 – Fever 100.4 X 36 hours, productive cough, chest/lung congestion, sore throat. Got tested @ CVS with PCR test, came back Negative for COVID. Must be flu even though I received High Dose Flu shot 6 weeks ago.

4.25.2022 – None

Quarantine, Photophobia and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

5.9.2021 – Had a sense of vertigo earlier today which is gone now, sort of foggy/unfocused still but it's not too bad. Headaches seem to be light sensitive but they still aren't really too terrible or stopping me from doing anything even in well lit areas

6.1.2022 – Caught the covid. No loss of taste/smell but really bad congestion that caused a headache and nasty cough. Mostly recovered by now but still have a pretty bad cough & still in isolation so can't really go out and do daily activities.

Pseudostroke, Thyroid mass and Rash pruritic

4.5.2021 – Started with hot flashes after not having them for years! Also, I get VERY tired. To the point I cant function!

4.10.2021 – Severe exhaustion

4.25.2021 – Itchy rashes everywhere!!! Dermatolist office visit

5.2.2021 – Itchy rash with hives, tiredness

5.9.2021 – Symptoms of a stroke like incident. Still have the rash that wont go away!

5.23.2021 – The rash is still very persistent and isnt going away!!! I have seen a Dermatolist and she said it is from the vaccine! Dr. Office visit

7.11.2021 – Cant get rid of he hives from the second dose of Vaccine!!! Still itchy and it has been 3 months! When does it go away!!!??? On my arms and legs.

4.11.2022 – Thyroid nodule doubled in size! Outpatient