Their Stories

Stupor, Arthropod bite and Middle ear effusion

1.26.2021 – Tightness in upper lobes of both lungs

2.11.2021 – Intestinal gas

2.12.2021 – After I responded yesterday I had a fever of 100.4 & was very tired. The fever abated after about 6 hours

2.16.2021 – Ive had a stuffy nose & fluid in my right ear for the past 4 days but know if its related to the vaccine.

9.30.2021 – Had a brief mild chill just before bedtime 36 hours after the shot

4.15.2022 – I had some responses from the vaccine, sore arm, torpor for about 24 hours & slight chill but no actual fever.

Oral contraception, Abnormal menstrual clots and Kidney infection

5.28.2021 – Dizziness

8.27.2021 – Had 1 abnormal period with heavy bleeding and large clots Had a telehealth and referral for GYN appointment and an ultrasound is scheduled

12.18.2021 – Feeling faint& mild chest pain. These symptoms did not occur with the first 2 injections and the one difference is that did not stop OCP for 3rd shot but did for 1st&2nd

12.22.2021 – Sinus and nasal congestion, sneezing, stuffy/runny nose

12.23.2021 – Sinus congestion, runny/stuffy nose, sneezing

12.26.2021 – Passed out. (It has happened before due to dehydration, low blood sugar, and orthostatic hypotension)

12.31.2021 – Had 2 menstrual cycles this month but that has happened prior to Covid vaccines too

1.14.2022 – 2 menstrual cycles in one month but that's happened in the past on occasion

6.17.2022 – 2-3 days of sore throat, sinus congestion, runny nose, headache/migraine (tested positive for Covid on day 2 of symptoms)

12.13.2022 – Slight cough, slight chills

Head discomfort, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Rash

1.28.2021 – Headache is more of a pressure feeling

1.29.2021 – Headache is pressure ache not pain

1.30.2021 – Pressure headache

2.21.2021 – Heavy headed /pressure in head

5.19.2021 – Cough, but not a dry one. Headache comes & goes. Post nasal drip. Had for a month now. I dont know if it is vaccine related but I never had this last so long. I experienced a headache within 15 minutes of my first shot. 4 days of symptoms with 2nd

8.17.2021 – Cough episodes since April. Random rashes on face arms & torso

Blepharitis, Eye inflammation and Skin disorder

3.17.2021 – Sinus inflammation (may be spring allergies re-emerging)

3.18.2021 – slight ear congestion. Forgot to report it for also yesterday

3.19.2021 – Blotchy red around injection site

4.14.2021 – Swollen right sinus

4.17.2021 – Swollen tongue. Sore throat (yesterday too)

7.10.2021 – Sore throatPost nasal dripChest congestion

5.27.2022 – Skin condition in corner of eye. Don't know if it's related to vaccine

6.10.2022 – Fever and exhaustion

11.14.2022 – Low mood

12.15.2022 – I feel a steady dull pain in lower abdomen which may or may not be related

Feeling of body temperature change, Swelling face and Lethargy

3.3.2021 – initial facial swelling that disappeared, all over itching

3.4.2021 – all over itching, sensation of facial fullness

3.5.2021 – all over itching, yet not as bad as prior 2 days

3.6.2021 – arm still sore

3.9.2021 – i forgot to report yesterday that i had a slight cough which ive had today. not painful, not productive - just out of the norm for me.

3.10.2021 – feeling winded

3.17.2021 – chills, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue

3.24.2021 – horrible diarrhea, fatigue, chills

4.3.2021 – sore throat, swollen glands, shortness of breath

4.4.2021 – fever spiked last night but has diminished today. still have sore throat, swollen glands, shortness of breath.

4.5.2021 – sore throat, shortness of breath

5.7.2021 – worsening asthma

5.14.2021 – difficulty breathing

10.1.2021 – shortness of breath, difficulty catching breath, increased dizziness

11.3.2021 – sore throat

11.15.2021 – malaise, chills, sore throat over the weekend

11.22.2021 – achy muscles

1.31.2022 – Covid19. severe HA, all over body aches and muscle pain. freezing cold & brurbing hot cycle. fever. cough. short of breath. fatigue. brain fog. moderate nausea. Symptoms of HA, brain fog, shortness of breath/fatigue still lingering.

10.22.2022 – have had terrible sinus infection or something x 2 weeks.

Dehydration, Constipation and Lethargy

3.1.2021 – Injection site feels warmer than normal. Generally body feels a little sore and blah.

3.2.2021 – Generally still feeling a bit blah or lethargic.

3.6.2021 – Extremely constipated. Not sure if these issues of today are related...

3.31.2021 – I did have severe injection site pain the day after the shot

10.2.2021 – Approximately 12hrs into the shot, my injection shot was extremely tender. Couple days later, arm pit area is sore and injection sight very tender.

10.3.2021 – Armpit is still sore on injection site side. Day 4.

10.6.2021 – Armpit is still sore.

10.20.2021 – I have been exposed to covid on 10/17/2021. I feel dehydrated, nose feels weird and I feel fatigued. Was Covid tested today no results yet.

Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis and Nasal congestion

3.3.2021 – I have a sinus infection in my maxillary sinus on the left side however its something that I had had on and off for years so I dont think it really has anything to do with my vaccination.

8.18.2022 – I have a mother of a cold upper respiratory and clogged nose I have already tested myself twice for Covid and they've been negative

10.31.2022 – A UTI came up in a routine urinalysis. I have not experienced any symptoms at all Routine, monthly urology appointment

Oral lichen planus, Body temperature fluctuation and Skin disorder

6.22.2022 – Swollen glands, cough, stuffy nose, runny nose

6.27.2022 – Tested positive for Covid. This is day 10.

7.4.2022 – Positive for Covid. Starting third week of sleeping 12 hours a night and Awakening extremely lethargic and weak. Also have bodily temperatures that fluctuate one as low as 94.8 up to 97.2. up and down mult time day and night. Swollen glands. Runny no

8.22.2022 – Severe body temperature fluctuations, fatigue, unusual skin conditions, sleeping 12 hours every night. Weak.

11.21.2022 – Gall Bladder

Eructation, Dysmenorrhea and Flatulence

1.17.2021 – Headache last night. Fine all day until 4pm, feeling better now 1.5 hrs later.

2.4.2021 – Abdominal cramps, lightheaded

2.10.2021 – I think I ate something bad yesterday

2.11.2021 – Gas trapped in chest, burping

2.27.2021 – Headaches

3.19.2021 – Nausea

8.7.2021 – I feb and April significant cramping as menstural cycle was starting. Abnormal for me. Feb cycle started a few days early, which was only a couple days after the 2nd dose.

10.1.2021 – Missed check in yesterday. Went home from work not feeling well. Stomachache and bm

10.23.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose

Back pain, Chills and Arthralgia

4.23.2021 – For the first Moderna vaccine I had fever chills achiness etc. for over four days it was 10 out of a 10. For my second vaccination on April 7 I had and still have body pain joint pain increased arthritis in my hands and back And immune neurology and allergy doctor and my PCP

4.28.2021 – Increased back pain, joint pain, knees, fingers I would like someone to call me and let me know why this is lasting so long and if I will always have this pain or will it get better. Im glad I took the vaccine but this is not good My PCP & Immunology & Allergy doctor.

Amnesia, Memory impairment and Parosmia

5.21.2021 – Had chest pains seem to be getting better. Pains down back arms and shoulders. Seems to be getting better.

5.22.2021 – Getting better. Just every so often. Body aches

5.23.2021 – The was on my right side. Shoulder and side.

6.23.2021 – No

7.8.2021 – Just feeling signs of depression on so many rainy days. People needing my help too often. When I'm not able to help myself. Nothing to do with shot. My arm does itch on occasions.

7.29.2021 – Headaches. Not used to having Headaches.

9.18.2021 – Chest pains that come and go. Memory loss. Locking my keys in the house once and car twice. Terrible Pain in my right shoulder. It went away but i can still feel it slightly. Pain in my neck on the left when i turn. Forgot I left my friend outside.

6.17.2022 – Things smell like old wet dog. They say it's my imagination. From COVID. Have to light incense. Spray air freshener. I would sit outside have to come in. It's gotten better. Put bleach in dishwasher. Lemons and can't drink orange juice taste like it

Vibratory sense increased, Blood pressure systolic increased and Gait disturbance

1.25.2021 – Difficulties falling asleep (is unusual)

1.26.2021 – Vibration Sensation in lateral aspect of left front foot, then pain in lateral thigh/hip on Same side. Itchy frontal and periorbital rash. Overwhelming fatigue

1.27.2021 – Much improved

1.28.2021 – Mich improved, but now have elevated (symptomatic)systolic blood pressure

2.5.2021 – 7 days after the vaccination, i.e. 01/29, the vaccination site was suddenly red, hot, and swollen - had been completely calm before that. Resolved slowly over the next two days, all gone the third day, no accompanying symptoms.

2.25.2021 – No

2.26.2021 – Inability to be vertical. Wobbly on my feet, mild balance problems

2.27.2021 – Night sweats last night, but nothing else anymore

2.28.2021 – Night sweats resolved; none last noght

3.2.2021 – I perceive a slightly wobbly gait, nothing serious. Also occurred a few days after the first inoculation. No one else observes me as wobbly.

3.4.2021 – Headache is intermittent

4.1.2021 – Seasonal allergy

3.14.2022 – Low right-sided back pain for 5 1/2 months!

9.28.2022 – Nothing having to do with vaccination

10.28.2022 – Volatil systolic blood pressure, high

Rib fracture, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Body temperature increased

2.17.2021 – No

2.19.2021 – I'm sleeping longer at night. A good thing!

2.20.2021 – I have 2 fractured ribs that are healing and yesterday they were extra sensitive aling with my joint and muscle aches.

2.24.2021 – Biceps and shoulder blades ache today. I haven't done anything strenuous. Just woke up this way.

3.16.2021 – I don't know if this means anything but my fractured ribs that were healing nicely are very sensitive today.

4.12.2021 – Stomach cramps, headache, nausea, joint pain, muscle pain.

9.13.2021 – Lots of muscle and joint pain.

10.12.2021 – Headaches. For three days now. Not bad but deserving of one 500 mg caplet of acetaminophen. I also received a flu shot today.

10.19.2021 – Diarrhea and stomach cramping for three days.

11.9.2021 – Stomach cramping. Don't know if it's due to the shots.

10.1.2022 – Coughing, body aches, headache, 100 fever, tiredness.

Autoimmune eye disorder, Chronic tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy

4.5.2021 – Running nose, hoarseness of voice

4.21.2021 – Dizziness

4.23.2021 – Itchy rash on and off

5.11.2021 – Now, I have tonsillitis with abcess and neck pain and lymph nodes enlargement. Back of tongue has inflamed some areas. Primary care physician gave me antibiotic again and refer to ENT. I also have hoarseness of voice and angle of jaw pain.

5.23.2021 – I noticed the blister in the mouth.

5.30.2021 – Two days ago, I had got severe sorethroat at right side of the neck for 3 days following after itchy rash on the trunk for one day. I tried to gurgle with Betadine, Listerine and salty water. After 3days,symptoms were relieved.

7.18.2021 – I have dry eye problems such as photophobia,burning, eye pain,watery eyes and went to ophthalmologist. He said dry eye problem caused by autoimmune. He referred me to another eye doctor who specializes on dry eye. Ophthalmologist

4.18.2022 – I have had peritonailar abcess with chronic tonsillitis after Covid-19 vaccine first and second dose since last year and 3 weeks ago I had tonsillectomy and now I have another abcess below the left tonsil bed. ENT doctor and tonsillectomy

Abdominal pain, Palpitations and Dyspnea

4.7.2021 – Dizziness. Mild.

4.20.2021 – 10 days after the vaccine I was hit with overwhelming dizziness. On and off for the past 4 days. A bit better today. Also a little short of breath and on the first day of dizziness a lot of heart palpitations. Started Benedryl yesterday and helps

10.5.2022 – Pain in my abdomen. No reason to think it is related to vaccine but it started 5 days after vaccine. Still undergoing diagnostics for it. Feels like a side stitch.

Skin burning sensation, Herpes zoster and Lymph node pain

3.29.2021 – Tender lymph nodes under arms

3.30.2021 – Shoulder popping on side of shot site. Same happened with first shot on other side.

4.10.2021 – A burning spot in my head and off snd on headaches since my second vaccine has been diagnosed as shingles non rash variety.Something I had lightly but undiagnosed previously but since the vaccine I developed a very serious case resulting in diagnos

5.8.2021 – A second serious shingles attack since my second covid vaccination

6.26.2021 – a shingles outbreak a week after second vaccine has become internal and complicated. It started internal on top left skull but was followed by a blister on left torso a blister under right breast. A blister on lower eyelid and lip & is in eye and ear My pcp at free clinic

Palpitations, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy

1.9.2021 – I tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday

1.13.2021 – Pain in my underarm only on the side where I got the shot

1.14.2021 – Pain in underarm on the arm where I got the shot

1.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node on the side where I got the shot

1.24.2021 – 1 day of fatigue, some joint pain, intermittent heart palpitations. Not that I had a positive COVID-19 test in between vaccine doses. I dont think these symptoms are related to the vaccine.

4.14.2022 – Shot #4 was the hardest! Two days of fever, fatigue. Mostly better now.

Head titubation, Pain in extremity and Dizziness

2.18.2021 – Sore throat, headache Called nurse line and triaged regarding a covid-19 test and went in today for a PCR nasal swab test. Awaiting results.

3.5.2021 – Slight sore arm

9.16.2022 – Dizzy

10.11.2022 – Slight head tremors, dizziness and headache. Went to ER. MRI of head normal. Head tremors better. Dizziness and headaches continues. Chronic headaches are common for me. Will follow up with primary for dizziness.

10.18.2022 – Dizziness and headaches continue. Went to a neurologist who said that the dizziness could be from covid booster. She will do further testing to rule out other things.

Poor peripheral circulation, Hunger and Painful respiration

3.9.2021 – More hungry and thirsty than normal today and yesterday

3.20.2021 – Eye twitching on my left eye every day for about a week

3.28.2021 – Lung soreness when I inhale.

3.29.2021 – Lung pain when inhaling.

3.30.2021 – Lung pain when inhaling. Extreme tiredness after a full night sleep.

4.10.2021 – Exhaustion, trouble sleeping

4.26.2021 – Trouble sleeping and staying asleep

5.8.2021 – Trouble staying asleep, or feeling exhausted after full nights sleep. Poor circulation

6.26.2021 – Rapid heart rate and lung pain

9.25.2021 – Hair thinning and falling out

3.29.2022 – I got Covid in December

Dysphonia, Brain fog and Musculoskeletal stiffness

2.19.2021 – Just a small touch of a stiff neck on the same side as the injection site. Almost not worth mentioning but you asked.

10.14.2021 – Woke up Thursday morning 10/14/21 with dull headache; somewhat foggy brained; slightly raspy throat; mild body aches. Suspect reaction to flu vaccination administered Tuesday 10/12/21 4:30 PM. Symptoms improving by 3:30 PM 10/14/21.

4.20.2022 – Couldn't sleep; up at 3 AM; maybe that's why I'm fatiyat 4:30 PM

Sinusitis, Dyspnea and Nasal congestion

1.25.2021 – My nose stopped up completely in the middle of the night Thursday night to the extent that I woke up struggling to breath since I use a CPap machine. Frightening and would not respond to nasal spray or nasal irrigation. Had to stand in hot shower for about 45 minutes to resolve this. Came back the next night but earlier and I was able to stay ahead of it. Still have some nasal blockage but not complete. Seems to be less each day.

1.26.2021 – My nose has totally stopped up a couple of times at night since my shot. Quite scary since I use a CPap machine.

4.22.2021 – Sinusitis and stuffy nose Office visit

Nodule and Pruritus

2.18.2021 – Nobule below injection site

3.11.2021 – I have a nodule on side of my arm (not at exact injection site. It doesnt hurt or itch but it got even bigger after my second shot.

3.12.2021 – I have a large knot or nodule on the back of my arm. It isnt painful but its is large and very hard.

3.13.2021 – I have a large knot or nodule on the back of my arm. Its hard and hasnt reduced in size even with ice.

3.18.2021 – I have a large nodule on the back of the arm I got vaccinated. It hasnt reduced in size at all.

Arthritis infective, Post procedural infection and Knee operation

4.6.2021 – I have an infected knee revision. The above symptoms have been with me for years. They are not frim my vaccination.

4.7.2021 – The above issues are from an infection in a knee revision and have been ongoing for over 2 years....not from the vaccine.

4.8.2021 – I have an infection in my knee revion that is the cause of the above symptoms. Have had them for over 2 years. They are not from my vaccination.

4.29.2021 – I have a chronic knee infection from a revion that are the cause of my symptoms. I feel fine from the vaccine!

4.30.2021 – Knee infection from a revion

5.1.2021 – Knee Infection for 2 years from knee revion.

5.2.2021 – Chronic knee infection from a knee revision. My symptoms are from this, NOT the vaccine.

5.3.2021 – I have an knee infection from a knee revision. The above issues are frim this, NOT the vaccine.

5.5.2021 – I have a knee infection from a knee revision. The above symptoms are from that and NOT the vaccine.

Oligomenorrhea, Discharge and Menstruation delayed

4.3.2021 – Weakness/Soreness in affected arm

4.16.2021 – Abnormally long (but light flow) menstruation, lasting 12 days to date and currently ongoing.

4.23.2021 – Menstruation (light flow) lasting just under 3 weeks, beginning soon after 1st dose.

5.7.2021 – Ongoing concerns about menstrual cycle- began 4/4 and lasted approximately 3.5 weeks, but unusual (brown-colored) discharge remains present. Also passed an abnormally large blood clot 5/6. Next menstrual cycle has not started.

Temperature regulation disorder, Increased appetite and Body temperature decreased

3.23.2021 – Very minor headache, mild arm soreness, increased appetite

3.25.2021 – Decreased Appetite, a tiny bit of nausea that went away, waves of feeling strange that comes & goes, enhanced fatigue, minor dizziness, the arm is almost totally gone but was exchanged for overall body exhaustion & fatigue

3.26.2021 – Slight restlessness, a bit of list of taste, sneezing, weird dreams, but overall, it seems like I am better today than yesterday

3.27.2021 – Strange dreams at night since Ive had the vaccine, fatigue, still having a slightly weird feeling, but it continues to get better

3.28.2021 – Headache is my only symptom to report today

3.29.2021 – Feeling much better than last week

4.12.2021 – Numbness and tingling in the feet. But could be related to another issue (unlikely vaccine related).

4.20.2021 – Severe body aches affecting every inch of my body. Bad headache. Body stiffness and PAIN. I feel like I got in a bad car wreck.

4.21.2021 – Significantly better than yesterday

4.22.2021 – My normal temp is 97.4 F. It has been at highest 98.9 since Monday after the vaccine. Today its down to 98.2, which is still much higher than my normal temp.

5.10.2021 – Back pain between my shoulder blades and lower back

Tension headache, Injection site paresthesia and Hot flush

2.27.2021 – Pain in left arm (injection) and shoulder. I experienced hot flashes immediately after the first dose but it went away w/in a wk. Since the 2nd dose they are occurring daily. I never stated this because I didn't think it could be a symptom.

9.25.2022 – Off and on between 12am and 5am, the site felt as if heat was coming from within the area. The site surrounding area was warm to the touch. From 1- 2pm I felt a tingling sensation from the injection site/a tense headache. The headache slowed me down

Hyposmia, Injection site discoloration and Confusional state

3.2.2021 – Injection site is discolored and yellowish

4.10.2021 – I have experienced episodes of getting very hot since the second shot. It lasts 5-10 minutes.

6.20.2021 – Since I had the vaccine I have had daily periods of feeling very hot. They last for approximately 2 minutes. Is that common?

9.21.2021 – Ongoing sinus type issues

3.20.2022 – Pneumonia Shortness of breath Strange taste Reduced ability to smell Some mental confusion Feeling of being unwell

Depressed level of consciousness, Tongue erythema and Mood altered

2.2.2021 – I have felt very foggy and tired today and took a nap. Because I teach college, Ive had to tell my students that Im not at my best and Im not thinking as clearly as Id like to. Im having trouble concentrating. And its depressing.

2.3.2021 – My concentration is worse. I dont know how much of this is anxiety or depression. But it is unnerving.

2.20.2021 – Stomach ache. Depression

2.21.2021 – Just feeling kind of depressed, and really tired. Took a nap. Slept a long time last night, 10 hours. Felt good.

2.22.2021 – I feel mentally foggy, and I dont know if thats from isolation or depression or what.

2.23.2021 – A little congestion and feeling glum mood-wise

2.24.2021 – I probably eat something I shouldnt have and got some congestion. I have a dairy allergy and I had a piece of pizza. Damn.

2.25.2021 – I dont know if this is relevant, but for the last week or so, Ive had some sensitivity at the very end of my tongue but I dont see a sore, though it feels like it. Im wondering if this is a viral response. It is a bit red at the tip and its noticeable

3.27.2021 – Butterflies in stomach - but I could be falling in love!

4.3.2021 – I felt chills but I didnt have a fever. I took my temperature. my temp is a little low. Ive been spacey. It could be that Im falling in love, or anxiety. Butterflies in the stomach. Cold sores in mouth going away nowI also have had col

Myelitis, Autoimmune disorder and Somnolence

3.12.2021 – Pain at site is almost gone... Milder than yesterday. I'm always tired from an autoimmune disorder. I think today is almost back to just my normal fatigue. I've had nothing the whole time that I consider terribly negative.

3.15.2021 – I didn't check fatigue because I'm fatigued for other reasons, so I don't know that I can blame the vaccination. But it's been very severe again since last night, so who knows. I feel fine... Just sleepy. If that's the price of protection, it's ok .

9.28.2021 – I think it has nothing to do with vaccine... But it IS idiopathic, so ?In July I got transverse spinal myelitis.I also had a 3rd Pfizer dose Sept 9th.I'll respond that my health is abt the same cos myelitis is probably irrelevant. MRIs, spinal tap. For myelitis, not side effects.

9.29.2022 – Sometimes I don't know how to answer, because I always have some pain and fatigue from another condition. I answer "no" because it never seems any worse after vaccination.

10.3.2022 – Day one got the booster late... 5pm. On day two I said no fatigue, but then I slept all day, I do think that was from the booster, tho no big deal.

Respiratory disorder, Chest discomfort and Back pain

4.14.2021 – Upper back pain on same side as injection site.

4.15.2021 – My chest feels tight and my upper back hurts. The 2nd vaccine really hit me hard.

4.16.2021 – Light breathing tightness

8.19.2022 – I had Covid. Extreme back pain, fever, runny nose, cough, extreme fatigue.

10.31.2022 – I am having trouble breathing since I had Covid in Aug 2022. This doesn't have anything to do with the vaccine but my covid related breathing issues are getting worse. Pulmonary Specialist