Their Stories

Paranasal sinus discomfort, Tinnitus and Nasal congestion

4.26.2021 – Occasional tinnitus? Maybe once a day or so...not sure if that's the vaccine

11.12.2021 – I had a cold, likely - sore throat, runny nose, bit of sinus discomfort on 2 occasions. First time, COVID test negative; second time, nose was running badly for a day and sore throat but after 2-3 days I was fine.

6.25.2022 – I've had some sore throats, but that's normal for me - I've tested negative for COVID every time.

9.24.2022 – I had a cold (tested negative for COVID via PCR done by medical professional) and had a runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, cough.

Asthenopia, Irritability and Depression

3.31.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose, depression

4.1.2021 – It was severe enough that I had trouble sleeping. In fact, last evening my right eye felt heavy.

4.2.2021 – Didnt feel quite right in the morning.

4.3.2021 – A little irritable

4.4.2021 – Question: If I had/have a headache from the first dose that has lasted on and off for days, should I still get the second dose?

4.6.2021 – I have had migraines in the past. I think the vaccine triggered them again. Should I get the second dose?

4.1.2022 – I always have mucus.

Erythema, Diarrhea and Nausea

3.13.2021 – I HAD COVID ARM AFTER MY FIRST SHOT AND THE REDNESS IS NOT AS LARGE AN AREA BUT LOOKS LIKE THE COVID ARM, I AM 48 HOURS FROM MY SHOT AND TODAY STILL EXPERIENCED FLUCTUATIONG LOW GRADE FEVER,. MY BODY TEMPERATURE IS USUALLY 97 AND SOMRIME 96.8 SO A FEVER OVER 100 EFFECTS ME

3.14.2021 – Concerned that this is going on 72 hours

3.15.2021 – Yesterday I had nausea and diarrhea.I started with my second COVID arm yesterday. Can people get COVID arm after both the first and second shot?

Alopecia, Viral infection and Hypertension

2.21.2021 – Sneezing, coughing, runny nose

3.20.2021 – Migraine for over a week that has affected my work and daily activities.

3.27.2021 – Migraine for two weeks. Nausea. Dizziness. Pressure in face. Been to the ER 3 times in the past five days. High blood pressure scare transported be ambulance to ER. On steroids now for migraine/virus.

2.20.2022 – A bug e chinch if my hair has fallen out over the past few months and I have a large bald spot on the back of my head.

Breast cancer stage I, Night sweats and Injection site warmth

1.23.2021 – Overnight, I broke out in a sweat, but nothing today.

2.12.2021 – Being treated for a sinus infection with amoxicillin. Urgent Care also did a COVID Test to cover all the bases since it's respiratory related. Should get results back in 3 days from (b)(6).

2.20.2021 – Sinus Congestion

2.23.2021 – Some stomach upset today. Unsure why

2.24.2021 – Slight upset stomach and just feel a bit "off" normal

8.20.2021 – Just had a lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy yesterday 8/19/2021. Small Stage 1 breast Cancer found in my left Breast on my annual mammogram 6/23/2021 Office visit and outpatient surgery

9.11.2021 – Breaking into full blown sweats overnight

9.12.2021 – sweats

12.11.2022 – Injection site is also warm to the touch

12.12.2022 – Injection site feels slightly warm

Bell's palsy

1.5.2021 – Exactly two weeks ago I received the first dose of the Phizer vaccine and today I went to go get treated for Bells Palsy that developed yesterday evening. I received a prescription for Prednisone and Valacyclovir. I have a very mild case.

1.12.2021 – I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy on January 5, 2021. Two weeks after my first dose of Phizer vaccine. The first time I had Bells Palsy was in 1997 at the age of 22.

Blood blister, Cardiomegaly and Tongue blistering

3.11.2021 – Recent neurosurgery

3.12.2021 – Big Blood blister on my toung ..last night still sore but down

3.13.2021 – Blood blister on my toung night after injection resolved BUT PAIN HAS INCREASED UNDER TOUNG WHERE IT INTERFERS WITH MY SLEEPING..and eating causes pain

3.14.2021 – Still have sore tounge

3.16.2021 – Sore tounge

3.17.2021 – Clamy sweaty nausea

4.2.2021 – Change in taste since after the 2nd shot

4.7.2021 – Extreem fatigue and constant headache

4.15.2021 – Small bumps and rash.also a hollow feeling in my chest. Blood blisters continue to appear on or under my toung

4.29.2021 – Heavy feeling in center of chest and increasing fatigue Call to doctor

5.13.2021 – Heart condition Reffered to a cardiologist by primary

7.1.2021 – Bumps..rashes. Enlarged heart..constant nausea Multiple test including cardiologist nuclear stress test 6/ 30/ 2021

9.30.2021 – Nerve pain/ chest pain

4.3.2022 – Chest pains weakness and fatigue

Fatigue and Headache

4.6.2021 – Moderate headaches and fatigue.

4.13.2021 – Ive had headaches on and off that match the ones in the immediate aftermath of my second shot. Theyve mostly died down in recent days, but still pop up here and again.

4.20.2021 – I continue to have regular headaches.

5.4.2021 – Ive had headaches on and off, though they are less frequent and less intense.

11.9.2021 – Headaches.

1.25.2022 – I've been experiencing headaches intermittently that I typically did not before my vaccines.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

2.24.2021 – I was not given the opportunity to complete this check-in on the day of and the day after my vaccination. On the day of and the day after my vaccine, I experienced a low grade fever, pain at the injection site, and joint pain (knee).

3.3.2021 – I am experiencing severe joint pain in my left knee. The pain began on the night of my vaccine. I took a week off of exercising, hoping symptoms would subside. It is now near impossible for me to squat or lunge.

3.24.2021 – Continuation of joint painat one point the pain became so bad, it forced me to stop running.

Injection site cyst and Injection site swelling

12.12.2021 – I have an egg-shaped, skin colored bump on the arm where I was injected. However, 3 weeks after I received the booster, I had my third Gardasil-9 shot, and this might have caused the bump, although I'm not totally sure.

1.30.2022 – Cyst on arm where I received the vaccine and booster. I also received a flu shot and 3 Gardasil 9 shots on the same arm within a 9-month period. I suspect the cyst started forming after the booster as I noticed swelling and a raised bump.

Diabetes mellitus, Respiratory symptom and Blood glucose increased

3.17.2021 – I just received it so no SE notes yet.

3.18.2021 – Just more pain at injection site than expected.

3.19.2021 – None

4.29.2022 – I received the booster vaccine on 4/20/22. I tested + for COVID-19 with a home test on 4/23/23 as I was exposed to my B/F who tested +. 4/23 I confirmed with + test at CVS

5.6.2022 – + test COVID-19 on 4/22 I was I'll with flu symptoms and fever until 4/29. I wa then sick with nausea from4/30-5/1 when the vomiting started lasted until 5/3. I am currently back to bronchitis and respiratory symptoms which continues right now .

5.11.2022 – I was diagnosed with diabetes my blood sugar was over 500 tho did not have to do with the vaccination

Breast swelling, Disturbance in attention and Body temperature increased

3.16.2021 – Sharp ear pain

3.18.2021 – A few moments of feeling a bit feverish and still a little achy and tired, but much better

3.29.2021 – Just feeling rocky and not able to focus. cant imagine its vaccine related (its been two weeks today)

9.13.2021 – diarrhea, headache, felt slightly feverish, very tired - in Portland last weekend of July; took test, was negative

10.26.2021 – Moments (2-3) chest tightbess

1.24.2022 – Severe sore throat, with headache and body ache, elevated temperature

4.23.2022 – tire quickly; runny nose

5.25.2022 – Vomiting fever diarrhea - in that order. From Thursday night to Sunday night; bad headache all day Monday.

10.19.2022 – Swollen breast; fatigue

Middle insomnia, Injection site discoloration and Injection site bruising

2.18.2021 – Pain started about 7 hrs after the shot (5 pm yesterday after 10 am shot) and woke me up several times during the night, buy didn't keep me awake. Didn't want to get up this am, since I wasn't well-rested, but I did and have been fine all day.

2.19.2021 – Injection site is sore only if i touch it, roll over on it.

3.13.2021 – Day 1 -3/11 - arm was instantly sore, so i kept moving it throughout 30 min observation period. Took epsom salt bath to avert any muscle aches. Head was foggy/hazy, but not technically dizzy. Injection site has bruise 1" in diameter. Day 2 - Mar 12 - pain at injection site woke me up for an hour. Fever started 24 hrs after injection. 500 mg Tylenol alleviated pain, but did nothing for fever.

3.15.2021 – Injection site is actually black and blue - not red - for the 5th day, but is no longer sore.

3.16.2021 – Injection site is actually black and blue - not red. But it is not sore.

3.17.2021 – Injection site is actually black and blue, not really red.

3.18.2021 – Injection site is bruised - not red - but not sore.

7.8.2022 – Numbness in face, pain in ear. Audiologist; and Neurologist - MRI, cerebral angiogram, spinal tap

12.29.2022 – Terrible head cold for over 1 month.

Dysphonia, Limb discomfort and Swelling

2.16.2021 – Lightheaded

2.17.2021 – Lightheaded, dizzy

2.18.2021 – Loss of appetite, lightheaded and dizzy

2.19.2021 – Voice got raspy, low appetite

3.23.2021 – Congestion, sore throat, cough

3.30.2021 – Frequent hot flashes/spells

10.30.2021 – Discomfort, numbness in hand (same side as injection site), swollen render lymph node behind collarbone and swelling in that area

10.31.2021 – Swollen lymph node by collarbone, tingling in left hand and left foot

11.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, tingling in left hand and foot

11.2.2021 – Tingling in left hand and foot

11.11.2021 – Runny nose, sore throat

4.30.2022 – Cold like - congestion, sore throat (likely allergies)

10.28.2022 – When I had covid, fever, muscle pain, sever sore throat, fatigue

Food poisoning, Swollen tongue and Muscle spasms

3.19.2021 – May not be related, but i do have a swollen gland under my tongue, actually have had it for about 3 days, just realized perhaps I should report it.

3.20.2021 – 4th day of swollen gland in mouth under tongue: somewhat better today.

4.6.2021 – Swollen glad under arm where vaccine was injected.

7.3.2021 – About 24 hours of stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, mild fever, severe headache, muscle cramps. Like food poisoning but origins not clear. No loss of smell or taste.

Swelling, Neck pain and Insomnia

2.25.2021 – Neck is swollen and sore on the side i got the shot.

3.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on right side of neck and right armpit

3.19.2021 – Very painful swollen lymph nodes

3.20.2021 – Lymph nodes are swollen and painful on right side

3.21.2021 – Right lymph nodes above clavicle still swollen and painful.

3.22.2021 – Right lymph node above clavicle is still noticeably swollen

3.23.2021 – Right lymph nodes above clavicle is swollen and painful.

3.24.2021 – Lymph nodes above clavicle are still swollen

4.7.2021 – Fatigue and insomnia

6.16.2021 – Persistent cough.

Food allergy, Hematochezia and Renal pain

3.23.2021 – I got very tired on 45-minute ride home,but pretty sure it was residual (tired from night before catching up)

3.24.2021 – Several other causes for fatigue are plausible. Also kidney pain which I have had before and is usually related with not drinking enough fluid.. so that too has an explanation.

3.25.2021 – Yesterday, I for got to mention mild body aches, which I do not have today. Fatigue is moderate, which I am indicating below.

3.26.2021 – still not sure if fatigue is something else

3.29.2021 – yesterday about a tablespoon of blood came out with my bowell movent Covid test.

3.30.2021 – Yesterday, as I previously reported, I had what seems to be a "full-on flu, but without the puking". Today it is completely gone. One thing I forgot to report is I ate fast food for the first time in a long time right before it started. Like food was around midnight, and symptoms started piling on an hour or two later. I mention this because Googling "fast food immune system" returns a huge number of results. I was wondering if maybe eating that stuff triggered the reaction. I don't eat fast food because I tend to swell up from salt after eating fast food nowadays.

4.18.2021 – Actually feel slightly better than I usually do.

4.28.2021 – episodic periods of intense allergies. Could be just seasonal allergies, But involves consistent itching and specific areas of my body, and profusely running nose and sneezing.

Mitral valve replacement, Metapneumovirus infection and Suture insertion

2.12.2021 – I had chills, body aches, mild headache about 10 hrs after dose that lasted for about 48 hrs. Today I'm a bit fatigued.

2.9.2022 – Had vertigo about 1 week after my booster injection. Had to have medication. Not sure if it was related to the booster.

4.29.2022 – Feels like maybe UTI starting.

4.30.2022 – UTI symptoms, not related to booster?

5.1.2022 – Still mild UTI symptoms

5.22.2022 – Fatigue, bit of sore thoart. Had negative PCR covid test yesterday

5.29.2022 – Atrial fibrillation

10.25.2022 – Got a virus. Human metpneuminia virus. Got weak and fainted in the bathroom. Got a Gash on my forhead, needed stitches. Been feeling sick for about 11 days. Just starting to feel better.

Grip strength decreased, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Hypoesthesia

1.25.2021 – A little stiffness in the elbow of the injection arm

1.27.2021 – I dont think I want to take the second shot

2.12.2021 – A burning feeling in my left elbow

2.19.2021 – Infected sinuses, I will postpone the second one until I get over this.

2.26.2021 – Since I had the first one,soreness in left elbow,now its going down to my handhaveA hard time holding things,it starts to go numb and fingers ache. I still have sinus infection and I dont want to get the second shot until it clears

Frontal sinus operation, Nasal discharge discoloration and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

3.22.2021 – Ive experienced some breathing problems since my first injection. Dont know if its from seasonal allergies or a side effect from the injection. I notice it on my daily walks but there is nowhere to check breathing issues so Ive logged it under fatigue. Had a Rex for an inhaler and had it filled today. Seems to have helped some.

3.23.2021 – Breathing issues were better today after using my inhaler.

7.11.2021 – Ive developed a terrible sinus infection. Been 3 weeks now but Im beginning to feel better. Still have green sinus drainage. So gross. Dont know that my vaccinations had anything to do with this. Probably not.

Mobility decreased, Neck pain and Back pain

4.22.2021 – just received injection 5 minutes prior to this weeks survey

4.24.2021 – i have chronic headache triggered by barometer changes; i would expect a headache today normally

4.22.2022 – right and left shoulder pain. Extremely painful with loss of mobility. Pain started in April or May 2021, and continued to worsen since. Didn't mention in last covid survey as it was just starting. Physical Therapy

11.15.2022 – Pain where back and neck meet.

Rotator cuff syndrome, Tendonitis and Confusional state

1.13.2021 – Dizziness, feel like I have the flu

1.14.2021 – General malaise. Very thirsty, drinking a lot of water. Watery diarrhea. Was not allowed past checkpoint at work got sent home.

1.15.2021 – No appetite, malaise

2.10.2021 – Dizziness, extreme thirst, dry mouth, confusion, fever dreams

8.10.2021 – Cough, bad body aches, fatigue, sneezing, sinusitis, loss of appetite, this all lasted for a week. Also diagnosed with rotator cuff injury, tendonitis and arthritis in shoulders which still have pain and weakness.

2.9.2022 – Cold symptoms in late December. Sore throat, headache, body aches, sinus congestion

Muscle strain and Fatigue

3.25.2021 – Im on chemo. I also have a strained shoulder.

4.7.2021 – On chemo. I think the symptoms are from that, not vaccine

4.8.2021 – Fatigue has been persistent from chemo. Not worse since shot.

4.9.2021 – On chemo. I was very tired from chemo prior to shot.

4.10.2021 – I believe the fatigue is from chemo that Im on. It preceded the shots.

4.11.2021 – Fatigue was already present due to chemo

4.12.2021 – On chemo which caused fatigue prior to shots

4.13.2021 – Fatigue was present prior to shots due to chemo

4.14.2021 – Fatigue from chemo

Breast hemorrhage, Breast feeding and Anosmia

3.12.2021 – I am lactating - no negative signs for baby who is drinking my breast milk

3.14.2021 – Baby who is breastfeeding has green bowel movements

3.16.2021 – Breastfeeding - baby does not have a fever Getting a covid test

3.17.2021 – Tested positive for Covid. Had 102 fever last night with chills/sweats. Scheduling appointment now. Took newborn daughter to pediatrician for covid test too

3.24.2021 – Tested positive for Covid - 102 fever, chills, loss of taste/smell

Plantar fasciitis, Quarantine and Diarrhea

2.18.2021 – After my second vaccine on 2/12/21, I had body aches, chills and a very mild HA that started about 3 hours after the vaccine and lasted about 36 hours. I also almost fainted the morning of 2/13/21. I have felt fine since 2/15/21.

8.13.2021 – Plantar fasciitis

5.2.2022 – Tested positive for COVID on 4/6/22 and quarantined for 10 days, took molnupiravir as prescribed by doctor. Had congestion, sore throat, mild body aches, mild nausea, mild diarrhea etc

7.9.2022 – Had COVID in April 2022

Swelling, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

4.5.2021 – Swollen/painful lymph node in underarm, same side as injection

4.6.2021 – Swollen lymph node under injection arm. Swelling and pain decreased today without Tylenol.

4.7.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph node. Nearly no lingering pain and a decrease in swelling from yesterday

4.8.2021 – Swelling under arm/lymph node. Some pain. Less swelling and pain each day.

4.10.2021 – Forgot to do Friday check in. Friday no swelling but some pain in injection side lymph node. Saturday 4/10 no pain no swelling lymph is back to normal

1.14.2022 – Swollen aching lymph node in underarm of the arm I received the shot in. This has been a symptom since day 1 but I forgot to add it here! Most severe within 24 hours of shit, decreasing since

1.15.2022 – Slight pain in lymph node in underarm of shot arm

Forced expiratory volume decreased, Wheezing and Oral herpes

4.23.2021 – Worse asthma symptoms

5.1.2021 – Sore throat, wheezing (asthma exacerbation)

5.3.2021 – Sore throat, developed a cold sore on my lip

5.4.2021 – Asthma exacerbation, lots of wheezing and coughing despite taking my maintenance medications

5.5.2021 – Sore throat, exacerbation of asthma symptoms (coughing, wheezing)

5.7.2021 – Pretty bad asthma exacerbation: coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath. This is completely atypical and usually never happens.

5.15.2021 – Asthma exacerbation that was so bad, I needed to use my nebulizer (which i never need) and had to switch to a stronger inhaler. I become short of breath after climbing one set of stairs. My asthma was previously very well managed and not severe.

5.23.2021 – Strong exacerbation of asthma symptoms since taking the first vaccine dose, became severe after taking 2nd dose... seems to be improving slightly but still requiring stronger maintenance medications & still experiencing coughing & wheezing daily

5.30.2021 – Severe asthma exacerbation, 30% decrease in Pulmonary Function Test performance. Atypical flareup thats never happened before in the absence of upper respiratory viral infection. Negative Covid test to rule out Covid & no cold/flu/allergy symptoms

10.30.2021 – Severe asthma exacerbation that started after my first Pfizer dose abc worsened after my second Pfizer dose. 50% decrease in FEV1 in pulmonary function test. Had to take prednisone for 4weeks before finally improving. Thankfully been fine since then.

Oral pruritus, Oxygen saturation decreased and Menstrual disorder

4.4.2021 – Itchy month still. But better then yesterday.

4.8.2021 – Pulse oxygen meter has been reading low since the shot. Not sure if it's that or allergies season started too. But very tire.

4.10.2021 – I started my period. Its really weird havent had a period for almost two years. Even on estrogen therapy for four months, because of hot flashes. Today is Saturday will try to call my doctor Monday. But really weird...

4.28.2021 – Oxygen levels are lower then normal. Could be allergies too. Was told to up my Inhaler. I called my doctor about the low oxygen. He said use my Inhaler more.

7.24.2021 – Very tired Visited my regular doctor and they are doing blood work.

1.6.2022 – Tiredness

1.13.2022 – Headache, running nose, tired.

3.10.2022 – Fatigued.

Rash papular, Eye pain and Injection site pruritus

4.24.2021 – After receiving the second shot, the area where I received the first shot developed an itchy sore raised area. It was about an inch below and slightly to the left of where I received the second injection.

4.25.2021 – Some itching and soreness still at injection site of shot 1 but none at site of shot 2

11.25.2021 – Sore enlarged lymph nodes (Inguinal, preauricular, and submandibular). Urgent care, gynecologist, and primary care provider.

12.23.2021 – I'm sick with something (Headache, chills, eye pain, feeling very unwell) but I did a rapid home test for Covid and it was negative.

Postmenopausal hemorrhage, Rash pruritic and Brain fog

3.2.2021 – I am post menopausal using estrogen patches and progesterone. Ive had no problems with my medsbut Ive started menstruating. I imagine its something else wrong, and just a coincidence that it is happening after the vaccinebut Im sharing, because i think you want the data points.

3.14.2021 – Rash on my legs and inner arms. Very itchy. No pain.

4.19.2021 – Elbow and ankle hurt. No apparent reason. Joint hurts. Sometimes both have trouble bearing weight.

9.26.2021 – High blood pressure

11.1.2021 – Very swollen lymph node in armpit of the arm i got the vaccine in

11.2.2021 – Lymph node in armpit is tender and sore

11.3.2021 – Lymph node in left armpit still tender

9.17.2022 – Brain fog