Their Stories

Hypersensitivity, Respiratory tract congestion and Cough

4.4.2021 – Coughing and congestion, probably due to allergies

10.25.2021 – Coughing, congestion

1.3.2022 – I have intermittent pain in two place that were previously injured. One, on my left leg in from a 2001 injury to my calf. The second is my right foot that was broken in 2013. This started shortly after my second vaccine.

4.14.2022 – Intermittent pain in areas of previous injuries. This started with my second shot in 2021. Worse since recent booster

Lymphocyte count decreased, Aspartate aminotransferase increased and Alanine aminotransferase increased

12.30.2020 – Dry mouth, needing to swallow continuously like throat is numb or tight The PA at the vaccine clinic gave me 2 Benadryl and monitored my BP until it went down.

12.31.2020 – Having to work to swallow. Took more Benadryl and got better

1.1.2021 – Had trouble with some swallowing again this am and took Benadryl again and it helped. Also last night with body aches and chills I had some tingling at the tips of my fingers.

1.13.2021 – Head pressure. Body aches. Congested nose. Low grade fever. Went to Urgent care. Was diagnosed with a sinus infection Placed on Azithromycin pack. I did ask for COVID19 test. They were negative.

1.28.2021 – Had not numbness in cheeks about 20 mins after injection. Tongue felt thick and had to work at speaking clearly. Temp I sent with Advil and Tylenol in me.

1.30.2021 – Last night I had to take Advil and Tylenol again to keep from shivering and aching. Was better this morning. As the afternoon went on I became very tired and achey again.

2.2.2021 – Just had blood work done after and big change in my normal numbers. AST,ALT above high normal. WBC, PLATELETS , AND LYMPHS are below low normal. Talking to my Doctor soon. Could this be from the vaccine I received? I would be more than happy to share my n umbers with someone.

7.30.2021 – Blood pressure a little elevated and heart rate higher. Sometimes 135 BPM at work. Could be stress related but goes up and down a lot.

1.29.2022 – Just tired. Not a lot of energy.

Anxiety, Tinnitus and Ear pain

4.10.2021 – Have a bit of anxiety, I was already nervous about getting vaccinated prior to the shot.

4.13.2021 – Tinnitus (multiple, which never happened before being vaccinated)

4.15.2021 – Tinnitus

4.26.2021 – New: DizzinessFatigue continued... till week two. Feeling good today.

5.1.2021 – Louder tinnitus from vaccine...

5.8.2021 – Tinnitus!!!

5.15.2021 – Tinnitus!! Still have it. Got it from the first dose.

5.22.2021 – Increased frequency of ear pain.

7.10.2021 – Tinnitus (ringing in ear) still here, not new but still here. My tinnitus resulted from my first Pfizer dose.

Feeling of despair, Knee arthroplasty and Depressed mood

3.24.2021 – I am participating as a 47 year old woman who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for the past 45 years. I understand there was little representation of RA patients in any of the vaccine company trials. Any symptoms I'm reporting are above what I would typically experience with the disease. I usually take Orencia, but had stopped it 7 weeks prior to my vaccine for a different reason (though in my experience, these immune-suppressants last weeks to months or more in my body).

4.13.2021 – Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosed 1976. My L ankle and knee did flare two days after the first covid shot. Since resolved.

4.15.2021 – Sore under arm pit on injection arm

4.20.2021 – constipation started day after second vaccine

5.11.2021 – Severe rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation and pain in left knee. Unlike anything I've experienced in 45 years of it. Unstable and giving out. Mood terribly low. Depressed. Despondent.Period came early after first dose/late after second.

11.22.2021 – Metal knee extremely and suddenly achy. Somewhat swollen.

5.9.2022 – Rheumatoid arthritis flare post 4th covid vaccine on 4/7/22.

Flour sensitivity and Pruritus

11.6.2021 – Itching all over my body. In office

11.13.2021 – I have terrible itching all over my body! And I cannot find any relief Appointment with my general physician and twice with a dermatologist

1.26.2022 – Itching all over. My allergy doctor thinks I am allergic to Moderna. Internist and Allergist

4.26.2022 – All of my itching problems are still severe. I am on constant medication. Taking allergy shots every 2 weeks. I am very allergic to flour and never have been before! Had Pfizer booster for my second booster.

Palatal swelling, Glaucoma and Anaphylactic reaction

3.11.2021 – Numb lips. Tingle on tip of my tongue, slight throat swelling

3.12.2021 – Still treating yesterdays's mild anaphylactic reaction

3.18.2021 – Arm i got shot in feels warm or irritated when i rub it, noth yestetday and today

4.8.2021 – Took Benadryl 20 min before shot. Still have some to tongue swelling

4.15.2021 – On side I got vaccinated my shoulder and neck started feeling real warm when putting dishes in cupboard

5.13.2021 – 20 min after some repetitive movement I felt inflammation in the same spot down my arm all the way across shoulder and up neck as when I got second shot. It hurt but not as bad as day I got shot. It was about 10 seconds long

10.7.2021 – Arthritis in thumb

11.15.2021 – Very painful right wrist joint through the back of my hand. Had mild allergic reaction with upper lip numbness and swelling of roof of my mouth Had taken Benadryl before vaccination

2.13.2022 – Diagnosed with eye infection Nov 27th Now Feb 13 and still trying to get rid of it completely Ophthalmologist

9.5.2022 – Diagnosed with Glaucoma

Bursitis, Arthritis and Arthralgia

3.13.2021 – Note: As recommended by the nurse who gave me the shot yesterday I took one ibuprofen capsule 600 mg. this morning, It had been prescribed Nov.2020 for arthritis and bursitis pain but discontinued and replaced w. diclofenac.)

3.15.2021 – I have arthritis, bursitis and spinal stenosis all of which president-date my receiving the vaccine.

3.16.2021 – I have joint pain and body ache any way, so I do not believe these are vaccine-related.

3.17.2021 – (Above symptoms are chronic, unrelated to vaccine)

3.21.2021 – Those symptoms are chronic, unrelated to COVID vaccine,

Atrial septal defect repair, Lacunar stroke and Atrial septal defect

2.26.2021 – Sleep has been more difficult than usual it seems for last 2 days (but probably not related)

9.22.2021 – Stroke. Lacunar in left hippocampus. September 10, 2021. Memory only for 6-8 hours. No changes in motor function. Hospitalized for 37 hours. All other tests and bloodwork WNl (CT CTA TEE EEG. Lacunar spot found only on MRI. Vital signs all norm

11.9.2021 – Friday November 5, sudden onset dizziness, nausea, vomiting. Note: first stroke was September 10. I went to the ER to make sure not having a second stroke. Tests, including Brain CAt and MRI negative.

1.25.2022 – Small stroke 09.10.21. Possible cause Patent Foramen Ovale found November. No other cause identified. Outpatient hospital procedure after the September hospitalization.

4.26.2022 – Procedure: closed my PFO April 21, 2922. PFO found November 2021 after September stroke.

11.19.2022 – Chest heart pain started 24 hours post shot; intermittent. Mild and not frequent

12.16.2022 – Flu was diagnosed 12.14.22

Sciatica, Secretion discharge and Productive cough

10.28.2021 – I was tired this afternoon and slept for over an hour but I also had worked out at the health club and mowed and edged my lawns.

11.19.2021 – Today I was diagnosed with sciatica after suffering throbbing pain in my left leg for five days and nights. I doubt this is related to my Covid vaccinations.

12.5.2021 – Had sciatica for about a week. Currently have swollen neck glands and mucus in sinuses and coughing it up, but I feel fine. I don't feel sick.

5.18.2022 – More joint pain than usual in my legs and hips. This may be due, however, to working out at the health club. I also had a bit of rash on my torso. It did not itch.

10.14.2022 – Tested positive for Covid today. Sore throat, cough, nasal discharge.

11.18.2022 – I came down with Covid five days after my fifth Covid vaccination. during recovery and to this day I am having overnight cramping in my legs, ankles and feet. Doctor prescribed ropinirole hcl, Which I am not taking because brosher said it can be addictive.

Trigger finger, Skin burning sensation and Sinus headache

2.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on clavical and irritation of my trigger finger that has been fine until the vaccine.

2.10.2021 – Swollen lymph node on clavicle abs irritation of trigger finger.

2.11.2021 – Swollen lymph node on my clavicle and my right shoulder hurts today.

2.12.2021 – Swollen lymph node on clavicle and sore shoulder on same side as injection.

2.19.2021 – Redness in my arm above the injection site. Not around it.

2.26.2021 – Swollen lymph node on clavicle and shoulder pain above where the injection was.

3.13.2021 – Swollen lymph node on clavicle. Very painful

3.14.2021 – Swollen lymph node on clavicle. Burny, itchy and it hurts.

3.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node on clavicle not as painful

3.16.2021 – Stuffy, sinus type headache. Not sure its related. Swollen lymph node on clavicle doesnt hurt as much and isnt as swollen.

3.17.2021 – Swollen lymph node on clavicle still swollen but getting better and not as painful.

3.18.2021 – Swollen lymph node on clavicle still.

3.26.2021 – Tired, headache

9.16.2021 – Tired a lot more than before.

3.12.2022 – I got Covid

Feeling jittery, Pneumonia and Paranasal sinus discomfort

2.12.2021 – Brain fog and some jitteriness

2.25.2021 – Achey joints, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, headache, brain fog

3.25.2021 – Upset stomach and diarrhea on day 11 lasted about 12 hours. Same thing happened after my first dose.

5.6.2022 – Sore scratchy throat, fever, body aches, loss of appetite, loss of taste and smell, fatigue, joint pain

11.27.2022 – I started with sinus pressure, body aches, fever, that turned into a cough and I ended up seeing my doctor. Diagnosed with sinus infection and pneumonia. Not related at all to my vaccine! I went to my doctor's office

Abdominal pain lower, Diabetes mellitus and Injection site pain

2.11.2021 – Very very small amount of soreness at injection site. Im quite shocked at the very low amount of pain vs. All other vaccinations ive recieved throughout my lifetime.

3.25.2021 – Im having other health issues right now that I feel are 100% NOT RELATED to the covid vaccine. So I feel that participating in this health survey today would be completely inaccurate and unfair to thrre vaccine study results.

9.10.2021 – Diagnosed with Diabetes 4 to 6 weeks ago. And alsoSeverere Intermittent LLQ P Been to Dr. And Emergency Clinic. Both Ultra Sound and CT performed with basically nothing found. Per ER Dr., next step is to schedule a Colonoscopy. No DX as of yet.

Angina unstable, Coronary artery disease and Angina pectoris

5.15.2021 – Very minor myocardial infarct. You'll have to ask me. I think surgeon suspending aspirin was causal. Try proving that! In any case not due to vaccine.

2.13.2022 – Allergic? Reaction to medicine (lisinopril) leading to suspension of that med & consequent BP elevation. (TMI?)

5.3.2022 – Sore throat. Hoarse. No fever.

5.17.2022 – Shortness of breath, weakness

7.5.2022 – Occasional difficulty catching my breath, chest pain... it's something for cardiolo Radiologic stress test

10.4.2022 – shortness of breath, chest pain, pain radiating to shoulders, ... cardiac cath

11.11.2022 – Sjortness of breath

11.16.2022 – Stable & unstable angina

11.30.2022 – Angina/cad is not in control Cardiac rehab. Med calibration...

Heavy menstrual bleeding, Pruritus and Myalgia

3.8.2021 – Experienced itching about two hours after my vaccination (3/7/21), NOT around the injection site. Lasted approximately 20-30 minutes before it subsided.

3.9.2021 – 24 hours after receiving my shot, I started to become very tired and had muscle and body aches in my lower back, legs and feet. Lasted all evening until I fell asleep.

3.31.2021 – 24 hours after second dose, experienced mild fatigue and joint pain in hips and legs. Extra Strength Tylenol relieved the pain.

5.2.2021 – I noticed a much heavier menstual cycle.

Intervertebral disc protrusion, Dysmenorrhea and Body temperature increased

2.3.2021 – Hx of chronic headaches, so may or may not be related to the vaccine

2.9.2021 – Headache is stress/anxiety induced, not related to covid vaccine

2.16.2021 – Mildly Feverish, slightly elevated temp

3.4.2021 – As of the last several hours all my symptoms have reduced and Im feeling better than I was.

3.8.2021 – Most likely related to menstruation

3.9.2021 – Fatigue is most likely menstrual related

6.1.2021 – Noticeably worse than usual menstrual cramps

12.24.2021 – Sore throat and congestion

12.27.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose, congestion. Probably just a cold, rapid test this morning was negative.

12.28.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose, congestion. Rapid test negative.

12.29.2021 – Still runny nose and congestion, but better

1.19.2022 – Site of injection had some pain, mild but noticeable

6.22.2022 – Herniated disc, most likely L5

12.22.2022 – Cold virus, negative COVID test result

Post procedural inflammation, Renal colic and Tendon injury

6.11.2021 – Had very mild flu like symptoms about a month ago but they have been gone for weeks In person alternative health care

9.10.2021 – Nothing to do with Covid. I had a kidney stone attack. Also an Achilles tendon injury

3.14.2022 – I had my booster on 12/9. I was extremely fatigued for a few days. I had a kidney stone removal procedure 3 weeks earlier and I believe the Covid 19 booster shot inflamed the surgical area which caused discomfort for weeks after

10.17.2022 – Warmth in the genital area

10.18.2022 – Warmth/discomfort in my groin area

10.19.2022 – Warmth and discomfort in my groin area

11.17.2022 – I feel tired and achey today

Reading disorder, Eye irritation and Vision blurred

2.19.2021 – Headache and body pains for two hours

10.15.2021 – I notice I have burning eyes which started the day after the shot. I waited but it has continued every day. With the eyes burning is blurry vision. Hoping this goes away soon Hard to do normal reading activities

10.22.2021 – Still have headaches and burning eyes and upper body aches

10.29.2021 – Not worse but still eyes burning and fatigue

11.5.2021 – Eyes still burn a bit and fatigue

11.12.2021 – Still have some burning eyes and fatigue

Sjogren's syndrome, Staphylococcal infection and Autoimmune disorder

3.17.2021 – Low apetite

4.1.2021 – Feeling run down - sjogrens / autoimmune disease seems to be in a small flare

4.13.2021 – Low apetite, dizzy

5.13.2021 – Sinus infection; arthritis / mild sjogrens flare

9.10.2021 – Pain, swelling in left arm (not vaccine arm)

10.1.2021 – Sinus infection

10.15.2021 – Sinus infection Cat scan

3.11.2022 – Chronic sinus infection; sjogrens flare

9.10.2022 – Staph infections on fingers / nails - connected to autoimmune disease likely Antibiotic treatment, procedure to help infection drain

Hypersomnia, Decreased appetite and Hyperhidrosis

4.13.2021 – Tingly legs

4.14.2021 – Sweaty, tingly legs, loss of appetite

4.17.2021 – Tingly

4.26.2021 – Just extraordinarily tired. I sleep a lot and I'm very run down. But I do feel good outside that, no symptoms, it might be allergies.

5.3.2021 – I'm just so run down tired, nap all the time. Sweating a lot, breathing faster. Had a 99.6 temp yesterday which is warm for me, 92 was 93 which is usually 95/96 for me. I am really out of shape and maybe this is why, but going to try to get dr's app

5.17.2021 – I sleep all the time, it's like it's never enough sleep. It's crazy - I slept all weekend.

11.30.2021 – Sore throat

Pruritus and COVID-19

3.25.2021 – I have felt better after the second shot than expected.

3.30.2021 – Feeling great! Thanks for getting the shot out to us!

4.13.2021 – Itching in scalp, back of neck, left fore arm. Actually this started about 3 days after last shot and progressed through the 3 phases but I didnt attribute it to the the vaccine until lately.

10.3.2021 – This was much easier than the first two doses. Ive had no reaction at all.

12.8.2022 – I had Covid begining August 4

Blindness, Diplopia and Muscle twitching

4.26.2021 – I ended up in (b)(6) 36 hours after vaccination, for a 24 hour stay, on a cardiac unit being monitored for what they consider post vaccination side effects and i have been advised by the neurologist i am following up with, not to receive my 2nd dose. I had an episode where i had loss of vision in one eye, and double vision in the other accompanied by a sudden headache, nausea, twitching on left side of my face, numbness in hands, arms and thighs, i was put on stroke observation, and had 2 CT scans, and a MRI, to rule out a clot, neurologist stated he has seen patients with hx of headaches and migraines complain of similiar side effects after there vaccination, i am still out of work today, 5 days post vaccination, with blurred vision and occasioanl headache/nausea.

4.27.2021 – High BP

Sinus congestion, Abdominal discomfort and Myalgia

4.2.2021 – Nasal congestion, but that could just be allergies

4.3.2021 – Upset stomach

4.4.2021 – Nasal congestion

5.3.2021 – Brain fuzziness

5.27.2021 – Fatigue, muscle aches, sinus congestion

7.29.2021 – In June I had a cold with a low fever, fatigue, nasal congestion, and mild sore throat. I got a COVID test that was negative, also negative tests for strep throat, influenza, and a few other things.

10.28.2021 – In October I had a bad cold with low fever, nasal congestion, sore throat, fatigue. I get a PCR test every Tuesday through work and the results were negative throughout the day river of my symptoms.

4.29.2022 – I had covid in March 2022.

Back pain, Injection site pain and Lymphadenopathy

1.30.2021 – Not too bad All of these on the milder side except for injection site pain

2.5.2021 – Left side of throat hurt to swallow Maybe Lymph nodes swollen

2.14.2021 – Left arm still hurts but not at injection site

3.13.2021 – I was very sick last weekend. Lasted about 72 hours after injection

4.2.2021 – left arm Still giving me trouble but seemingly getting better but today I reached behind me and the pain went down my back

4.10.2021 – Left arm and under arm issues. Still. But not constant. Physical therapy

Adverse drug reaction, Throat tightness and Edema peripheral

7.27.2021 – I had surgery for skin cancers. Doctors offices and operating room

10.29.2021 – Chest pains and tightness, short of breath , throat tightness.

10.30.2021 – My armpit is really swelled and very painful on the side of booster

10.31.2021 – Armpit is still swelled soE

11.1.2021 – Armpit still swelled

12.10.2021 – Have had two reactions to a diabetic medicine and ended up in the Emergency Room bot times in two week period.

4.29.2022 – My arm still hurts when I lift it up and not related but I have an umbilical hernia

Brachytherapy to prostate, Prostatic hemorrhage and Prostatic pain

3.20.2021 – I had Brachytherapy on Oct 27. Im experiencing prostate pain. I was recently put on a blood thinner because I had a Pulmonary Embolism

3.30.2021 – Post Prostate cancer seed implants side affects- bleeding, burning pain , frequency

10.5.2021 – Flu like symptoms- started with a bad Sore throat and cough. Cough lasted 1-2 weeks. Very run down, light headed.

4.9.2022 – Run down, fatigue, bad abdominal bloating inflammation, constipation. PCP office visit

Hip arthroplasty, Bronchitis and Arthralgia

1.17.2021 – I took Meloxicam for joint pain from hip replacement but havent taken it after reading to not take pain killers. Should I continue to not take Anti inflammatory meloxicam?

1.18.2021 – I asked yesterday if I could take Meloxicam

4.18.2021 – I had bronchitis

1.15.2022 – I contracted bronchitis on 12/24/21 and had to go to urgent care. I had a prednisone shot and got a prescription for Augmenting. I also used my nebulizer for several days.

Exostosis, Injection site scab and Arthritis

3.3.2021 – My arm initially was heavy and tender . Today 3/3 I noticed arm has 5/ 8in bright red oval redness with a dry yellowish scab present and increased tenderness. Temp is 97.8. Have appt with my Dr. 3/4.

3.4.2021 – Seen by my Dr for bright red half inch scabbed area at injection site. Prescribed antibiotic and topical antibiotic. Will see dermatologist to evaluate in sm

3.18.2021 – No

3.19.2021 – With first dose I had open sore at vaccine site on 4 th day with blisters . Saw my PCP and was put on Duricef bacitracin and hydrocortisone topical. No fever then or rash just very sore arm

4.8.2021 – Vomiting , diarrhea and temp 100.5 yesterday. Feeling better today. Just tired and temp 97.6 to 99.5.

9.16.2021 – Bone spur right ankle and arthritis of same foot Seen at dr office

Affective disorder, Clumsiness and Premenstrual syndrome

2.2.2021 – wooziness

2.7.2021 – Indigestion

2.8.2021 – Mild indigestion

2.23.2021 – Woozy

2.24.2021 – Clumsy, woozy

2.26.2021 – Confusion/fogginess

3.9.2021 – Really bad cognitive fog, generalized inflammation and aching, fatigue

3.30.2021 – I had some GI upset and widespread aching for a couple days.

11.3.2021 – Shaking, wooziness, sudden sleepiness

11.7.2021 – Flushing, mood abnormality

11.9.2021 – Insomnia, severe breast tenderness, dizziness, GI upset

11.16.2021 – A lot of digestive upset- diarrhea or cramping after meals. Some bouts of fatigue and immune symptoms

11.23.2021 – Intermittent nausea, headache. Worsened PMS symptoms

11.30.2021 – Fatigue and hormone related symptoms worse than usual

12.7.2021 – Bowel cramping / frequency

12.14.2021 – Exacerbated hormonal symptoms (pms, breast pain)

2.3.2022 – Fatigue, increased respiratory symptoms, increased dysautonomia symptoms, bone pain, joint pain

Oropharyngeal pain and Cough

1.23.2021 – All symptoms have resolved as of today.

1.24.2021 – Have not experienced any of the listed symptoms. Just wanted to add that the injection site symptoms started to disappear within 3 days.

1.26.2021 – Since the symptoms at the top read "Have you had" instead of "Do you currently have", I've answered that I have had those symptoms...but for only 3 days. So from here on forward, I will answer as if the questions only pertain to the day I answer the questions.

2.9.2022 – I had a sore thoat and bronchial cough but 2 covid tests were negative

Lower respiratory tract congestion, Lower respiratory tract infection and Aphonia

4.28.2021 – An underlying feeling of What Id feel if I was feverish without the fever and other symptoms. Tired

4.29.2021 – Yesterday about 6 hours after shot until about 9 hours after shot felt very tired slightly feverish but with no fever and slightly fatigued and achey. Then it stopped. Today I feel well.

1.23.2022 – Headache, fatigue, cough, cold and sore throat.

10.24.2022 – Had a cold/chest cold. Was not COVID. Tested negative 2x. Was not bronchitis either. Lost voice & congestion was mainly in the lower trachea . Was not really sick just more annoyed. I am fully vaxed including the new COVID variant Moderna &flu