Their Stories

Hordeolum, Anemia and Vertigo

6.18.2021 – Lots of headache, muscle pain Chiropractor

6.25.2021 – Cold (sore throat, runny nose, congestion). Got it from my kids who tested negative for covid

8.13.2021 – Stye on right eye

11.12.2021 – Severe neck and back pain. I don't think it's related to the vaccine, but I'm reporting all symptoms!

12.4.2021 – Vertigo/dizziness (since shot, very mild)

1.11.2022 – Diagnosed anemic, probably not related to vaccine

3.1.2022 – Anemia

5.31.2022 – Anemia, covid

10.29.2022 – Headaches, but most likely caused by starting Wellbutrin

Impaired work ability, Anosmia and Ageusia

9.29.2021 – No

9.30.2021 – Soreness at injection site

10.2.2021 – I would make a retraction of my submitted status for the first day of vaccination. I am always sleepy but I was much more sleepy immediately after the COVID vaccination. I did not go into work for feeling to sleepy.

1.28.2022 – On December 22, 2021, I tested positive for Covid. Lost my sense of taste and smell for about two weeks. Tested negative on 15 January, 2022 with the PCR test.

Cellulitis, Nodule and Lower respiratory tract infection

1.21.2021 – Light headed/dizzy

1.26.2021 – Folks, Im going to always say Headaches and Body Aches- Im old and cant remember a day when I did not feel those things.

2.19.2021 – Super dry mouth.

8.19.2021 – In July I was very sick for about 2-3 weeks with a chest infection I caught from my wife. She had a bad cold - with my asthma it immediately knocked me on my back for a very long time.

2.18.2022 – I had a cellulitis develop on my shin bone in December. They could not find any damage to the skin that would have allowed infection - big knot, red and nasty. finally went down to a hard quarter sized bump. No one knows why.

Cardiac valve disease, Skin neoplasm excision and Skin ulcer

3.4.2021 – I have a sore on my leg. I will see a podiatrist today. Podiatrist

3.17.2021 – My blood sugar is higher than ever.

3.25.2021 – Allergy has shown up.

4.18.2022 – Skin cancer removed from left arm. Fell on back and head

8.26.2022 – I have been suffering with diarrhea and diagnosis for heart valve has been watching the heart for many year. A cardiologist, intern, and intestine physician is working as a team.

10.22.2022 – Heart valve replacement is on the future. Completed a Angiogram.

Pregnancy, Herpes zoster and Upper-airway cough syndrome

4.3.2021 – I am pregnant, got the shots toward the end of my second trimester. Let me know if you need info for the pregnant vaccination program!

6.30.2021 – Post-nasal drip and congestion. No sore throat, fever, or other symptoms beyond a stuffy nose and sinuses though.

9.29.2021 – Had a minor cold for about a week (not COVID) - mostly just post nasal drip, no cough or even real congestion.

5.14.2022 – Shingles :(

8.13.2022 – Tested positive for Covid in July, but only had a sore throat for one day. No fever, loss of taste or smell, or other symptoms.

10.9.2022 – I had pain at the injection site the first two days but literally no other symptoms at any point since getting boosted

10.28.2022 – Sore throat, seems like just a normal cold

Urinary cystectomy, Prostatectomy and Bladder cancer

4.15.2021 – Diarrhea that I think is due to antibiotic therapy about one week ago. Has restricted my daily activity somewhat, due to the need to stay near the toilet. Called our primary care physician to get a prescription for Lomotil, and awaiting results of Wife called primary care physician and went to lab to get the test kit for me.

11.5.2021 – Only very mild soreness in the area where I got the shot the day after getting the shot.

5.3.2022 – Diagnosed with bladder cancer.

11.2.2022 – Had surgery on 2022 September 01 to remove bladder & prostate.

Throat clearing, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Menstrual disorder

1.25.2021 – i have not had a period in 3-4 months but with the first shot and this one i have had a period for 7 day's and charlie horse type cramps in bil legs and ankles also the migraine is horrible had to go to work weather i wanted to or not. Id loose my job if i didnt go 1st shot I missed 3 days d/t migraines but had a Drs note...no insurance card as of yet so have to go to work.

1.26.2021 – dark brusing at injection sight

2.9.2021 – cant get my sinuses to quit being thick and sticky and clearing my throat consistently

2.23.2021 – continued sinus drainage since the shot

3.2.2021 – its very strange a period again..especially since I havent had one for 6 months prior to the covid shot. Now thats 3 since the shot and lastinf a week at a time which has not happened since 2000.

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Sinus congestion

1.11.2021 – Sinus pressure

1.19.2021 – I've had some slight sinus congestion and postnasal drip, mostly at night this past 7 days. It goes away in the morning. I was still able to sleep just fine and it has progressively improved.

2.9.2021 – The afternoon of the vaccine, I began to feel fatigue. The next day I had severe fatigue, body aches and chills. I slept most of the day. Then on 2/4/21 and 2/5/21 I had moderate pain in my lymph nodes until I took an ibuprofen once each day. I have been doing fine since.

Chills, COVID-19 and Fatigue

1.14.2021 – No

1.15.2021 – Slight headache... might be allergies

2.9.2021 – None

9.28.2021 – NO

9.30.2021 – Yesterday, I reported that I didnt feel pain but I did. It was just that I took ibuprofen pill to decrease the pain. Very little pain today.

10.4.2021 – No, nothing yeah!!!

5.28.2022 – I couldn't find this text early enough otherwise I would've reported on the day that I got my vaccination I noticed the day after I felt good when I woke up in the morning but then later the day after I had my shot I started feeling fatigued chills

11.14.2022 – I caught Covid, tested positive with 3 positive readings and on the 4th test it was negative within 14-15 days.

Cataract operation, Arthritis and Nasopharyngitis

3.6.2021 – FYI. When I got my second shot two days ago, I celebrated with too many IPAs. Perhaps the drinking and the shot made me feel a little off yesterday. Any info on the affects alcohol on the shots? I'm great today though. Thank you.

4.24.2022 – Arthritis in left knee

5.13.2022 – Git a cold. But tested for COVID and don't have it.

5.20.2022 – I did have cataract surgery this week. But otherwise no problems.

10.7.2022 – My vaccination was Oct 1 and I felt bad for 2 days and even off a couple days after that. I had my flu shot at the same time. But I usually don't have reactions, so I was surprised and disappointed.

Deafness unilateral, Hypoacusis and Photophobia

12.11.2021 – Stuffy head. Slight hearing loss on my right side

12.12.2021 – Had a 100.5 fever last night. No fever at all today. The other night my heart felt like it was not beating right, but has since resolved itself. Slight headache this morning but it went away on its own

12.24.2021 – Tiny bumps on my stomache. Not itchy. Developed about a week ago. But they are not bothering me. Saturday the 18th i did not feel good at all. Like the first day after. Very tired. Felt like i was fighting something off.

12.31.2021 – Very slight on my stomache showed up a short while after my first dose.

1.1.2022 – Second dose much worse than the first. At least as bad as when I had Covid

1.2.2022 – Hearing in my right ear loss. My eyes were severely painful couldnt stand any light until a few hours ago

1.3.2022 – Eyes still a little sore hearing still not working right on my right side

1.4.2022 – Have had a slight rash on my stomache since the first shot.

1.22.2022 – My head has pressure. My hearing on my right side started to slighly lose it after the first shot but after the second shit its getting worse. Mostly on my right side.

7.1.2022 – I tested positive for Covid May 19th. Was very sick again from it. 103.2 fever. Was sicker longer the second time than when i had the first strain. Still dealing with side effects from it.

Amenorrhea, Weight decreased and Vision blurred

2.4.2021 – Ears Ringing, missed period

2.28.2021 – DIZZYNESS, EARS RINGING, NUMBNESS/WEAKNESS IN LIMBS

3.8.2021 – insomnia, anxiety, trembling, weakness, light headed/dizzyweight loss3 trips to er with no answers. labs are all fine except phosphate drops. Elevated d-dimerThis all started 4 days after my second vaccine. I regret getting it.

3.29.2021 – I still have periodic numbness and increased heart rate which I never had before. It is accompanied by blurred vision at times. Occasional vertigo.

Mouth ulceration, Specialist consultation and Stress

2.26.2021 – I had thought that the red, slightly swollen and warm to the touch injection sight had disappeared but after my last check in, later that evening it had returned to bright red again and slightly raised. The next morning the red appearance was still t

3.14.2021 – Extreme fatigue

3.18.2021 – No Dentist

3.19.2021 – Oral ulcers that my Dentist is saying is perhaps due to stream. I didnt realize I was stressed but I suppose everyone is this past year.

6.11.2021 – I had a toothache a couple of weeks ago. I went to my family dentist. She recommended that I see an endodontist. She in turn sent me to an oral surgeon and I will hopefully have an appointment soon for an extraction. Outpatient dental

Myalgia, Dyspnea and Chills

4.19.2022 – The day I rec'd the vaccine I had fever, chills, muscle aches, and headache which lasted for 1.5 days

5.12.2022 – Fatigue, shortness of breath

5.26.2022 – Covid - sore throat, runny nose, cough

7.14.2022 – Despite 4 vaccine doses I got covid on 5/22. Ecg showed one month later shiwed tachycardia and inferior infarction, old. Now scheduling cardiac testing PCP visit eith teferral to cardiologist scheduled. Will have cardiac stress test and echocardiogram scheduled

Injection site joint pain, Injection site bruising and Muscle spasms

1.16.2021 – Mild soreness at injection site

1.22.2021 – Still have tiny bruising at the site of injection.

2.16.2021 – Also had headache yesterday & trouble sleeping

2.17.2021 – Just mild soreness and body ache in shoulder around injection site.

3.8.2021 – Diarrhea

10.27.2022 – Soreness at injection site

10.29.2022 – Sniffles and congestion

11.4.2022 – Sneezing and needing to blow my nose

12.8.2022 – Stomach cramps or spasms on my right side. Has only occurred about once a week or so but very painful (although passes in a few minutes).

Retching, Telemedicine and Sluggishness

2.10.2021 – Achy joints, drowsiness, reduced appetite,

2.12.2021 – Dry heaving, numbness in the left arm, loss of appetite It was difficult doing a VA Telehealth appt

2.13.2021 – Dry heaving, diarrhea like a yoo-hoo chocolate machine

2.14.2021 – My appetite has disappeared though...

2.16.2021 – It feels like im in an episode of South Park and I got explosive diarrhea

2.18.2021 – Swollen knees similar to arthritis

2.25.2021 – Joint pain, swelling in the knees

3.4.2021 – Swelling and arthritic pain in my knees

3.11.2021 – Knees still swollen like arthritis, difficult to kneel down and walk down stairsAnd still feeling sluggish

3.18.2021 – Arthritis in knees, stomach issues

3.25.2021 – Swollen knees and joints

2.13.2022 – Lymph nodes under arms are enlarged but not painful

Gastric disorder, Rash macular and Erythema

4.15.2021 – Felt like a really bad cold or light flu for 24 hrs after 2nd shot. Glad I took the day off work.

4.16.2021 – Migraine and stomach issues today. Though i do have chronic migraines so likely unrelated to the vaccine.

4.19.2021 – I am having the red splotch reaction from the Moderna shot. Its painful and itchy. From what i read it should go away in a week and is harmless, but still surprised to have it. Feel free to call me

4.21.2021 – Red spot has almost completely gone away and migraine is fading as well!

10.30.2021 – Tinnitus

Skin injury, Pemphigoid and Skin erosion

2.22.2021 – Legs are more swollen than usual. Increased confusion.

2.26.2021 – Increased fatigue.

3.18.2021 – 3 x 2 bump with a sore by my elbow which is painful. I also gave a 5 x 4 blister and small blisters on my lower leg. Going to see the doctor in person tomorrow

3.19.2021 – Huge Bulbous Pemphigoid blisters on both lower legs - never had these before, diagnosed todayThumb is red and swollen. Went to my doctors office.

3.26.2021 – Lymphedema and giant blisters on both lower legs. Saw 2 doctors. Doppler test was negative for blood clots. Diagnosed with Bullous Lymphedema. Topical and oral antibiotics were prescribed.

4.2.2021 – My legs swelled more and the huge blisters on my legs got worse. The skin is raw. Im in severe pain Im on oral and topical antibiotics. Again, the swelling started after the first Moderna vaccine.

3.12.2022 – After the Moderna booster my legs swelled and blistered and I had fluid in my lungs. Just like the first and second vaccine. The blisters damaged my skin. Home visiting nurse.

Influenza, Chest discomfort and Back pain

1.31.2021 – I went for a. covid test, I tested positive

2.7.2021 – Tiredness, stuffy ness sometimes cold

5.16.2021 – Dr has put me on oxygen, I have a history COPD I USE IT EVERYDAY when I sleep other than Im fine

8.15.2021 – I have asthma lung dr checked my lungs and testedI need to do oxygen when I sleep and when I walk but I feel fine dr says maybe after effects of covid..

10.1.2021 – I did have sore arm it has gone away feeling good

11.3.2021 – Nothing COVID, having a back pain usually goes away in a couple of days..

11.9.2021 – Coughing last nite lungs were tight, OK today..

12.28.2021 – Common cold flu using my inhalers and air at night

11.10.2022 – Just a cough and feeling a little tired , gone within week..

Hypersensitivity, Abdominal pain upper and Hypoesthesia

12.22.2020 – Runny nose. More likely due to allergies.

12.23.2020 – Runny nose

12.24.2020 – Runny nose allergies

1.9.2021 – Runny nose/ low enery

1.21.2021 – Some pain in upper back Between shoulder blades. And pain in sternal area. Will be calling doctor today. Not sure if vaccine related or not.

1.27.2021 – I have had some epi gastric pain and back pain. Sometimes substernal pain. Feeling fatigued as well.

2.3.2021 – Some numbness in left thigh and pain in back Appoint on friday

7.7.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

1.6.2022 – COVID-19 positive Testing center

Tinnitus, Vertigo and Migraine

3.2.2021 – A little temporary dizziness

3.22.2021 – Painful swollen lymph nodes in armpit and neck on side of shot

3.24.2021 – Still have painful lump under arm (probably lymph node), spread a bit to front of shoulder. I get migraines, so unclear if due to shot.

3.25.2021 – Dizziness

3.26.2021 – Dizziness/vertigo. Have never had anything like this for this long.

3.27.2021 – Dizziness not entirely gone, down tinnitus when turning head

4.18.2021 – Mild tinnitus getting bothersome. Have referral for ENT. Still making appointment

Muscle spasms, Back pain and Nasal congestion

4.4.2021 – Can I talk to you about what happened with my husband's symptoms even though he didn't do Vsafe?

4.12.2021 – I have some cramps that feel like menstual cramps but it's not that since I haven't had a period in 10 years. Having some lower back ache now & then too.I also had some fatigue last week, but not worse than when I first got the vaccine.

4.28.2021 – I couldn't do my whole workout today, it made me more tired than usual. I only have that particular class on Mondays and Wednesdays.

4.28.2022 – I got Covid in Dec after traveling. Tested positive on 12/17/21. I had gotten my first booster on 12/1. Got sore throat, fever, stuffiness, fatigue. The booster caused a swollen lymph node near my underarm of the shot arm. I didn't like that.

Cyst removal, Carpal tunnel syndrome and Cyst

2.28.2021 – Pain in muscle below where shot was given

3.13.2021 – After I took my multiple sclerosis medication, I had a low grade fever, chills, body aches and pains and was really tired for24 hours

4.19.2021 – Pain in my arms and hands in addition to the tightness at times and pins and needles

5.2.2021 – Tightness/numbness in arms and hands intermittent pain in arms and hands PT

9.21.2021 – Carpal tunnel syndrome Ankles swelling Hand specialist

3.22.2022 – My feet/ toes were cold and falling asleep but I was able to address myself. I have also had swelling I my legs and feet at times. - maybe related I also had face swelling after a cyst was removed from my head. - not related

9.20.2022 – Inform by regular neurologist

Photopsia, Abnormal dreams and Tenderness

4.10.2021 – I had really weird dreams all night after getting the shot, and was drenched in sweat which is not normal for me. I checked my temperature and I did not have any though. The other thing I noticed was that when I close my eyes I was seeing pin points of light, almost like the aura from a migraine headache only I didnt get a headache. Other than that I woke up feeling absolutely fine, my arm just a little tender.

4.25.2021 – Upset stomach and really tired

Red blood cell count decreased, Gait disturbance and Blood glucose increased

3.6.2021 – I had a blood draw for a routine physical ~44 hours after my COVID injection (yesterday). Today I received the lab results, my glucose was slightly high, and I have low RBC; however my oxygen levels are fine.

3.27.2021 – Late yesterday evening had severe joint pain particularly affecting my left leg. I could not walk, had to drag my leg. I took a Celebrex and a muscle relaxant and approx 1.5 to 2 hours later I could move normally. I usually take anti-inflammatory meds but had stopped two days prior to my 2nd dose after reading on line that it was suggested not to take them.

3.28.2021 – perspiring -but no fever. Wobbling on my feet until after I take an anti-inflammatory

3.29.2021 – some weakness in my legs, but minor compared to the previous few days!

Varicose vein, Vascular pain and Muscle twitching

4.19.2021 – Twitching?

4.21.2021 – Tingling, a bit of dizziness

4.23.2021 – Slight chest pain on /off -muscle?

4.24.2021 – Migraine on right side, vaccination side

4.25.2021 – Terrible migraine on shot side worse than yesterday. Took Prescription and stayed in bed. Interaction with vaccine?

5.25.2021 – I suffer from severe migraine for many years but prescription normally works. Since Mordena vaccine, my migraine conditions has gotten worse and get more often. Sometimes I have to stay in bed,

10.20.2021 – Not sure but feel weaker and varicose veins got inflamed more with some itchy pains etc

4.19.2022 – Warm swelling also in Arm, hard to raise left arm

4.20.2022 – Loss of appetite. Took Tylenol twice for pains during night. Lack of concentrations, clouded mind?

4.21.2022 – It looks like I started having moderna arm aka covid arm like I had after my 1st moderna vaccine shot. Hard to concentrate anxiety

4.22.2022 – It may not related but my right varicose vein are very pain and weak

4.23.2022 – Comparing my 1st moderna vaccine, it's very mild form of Moderna arm I have this time. Pains in Varicose veins are a bit better today.

5.10.2022 – I suffer from Migraines, joint pains(arthritis) , varicose veins but they got worsened I don't know if they are related effects with vaccines

11.10.2022 – Cloudy /foggy brain

11.12.2022 – Cloudy brain

11.16.2022 – It may not be related to the bivalent booster as it has happened before. But sudden sweating followed by a bit of dizziness and felt nauseated and weakness. All okay now

Tenderness, Brain fog and Vertigo

4.14.2021 – Dizziness/vertigo

4.16.2021 – Tenderness in armpit of arm that received shot

4.17.2021 – Pain in armpit on side of injection site

4.20.2021 – Swollen tender lymph nodes in armpit and adenoid on injection side

4.23.2021 – Lymph node pain in adenoid of injection side, much milder than past few days

5.6.2021 – Brain fog

5.8.2021 – Dizziness

5.19.2021 – Headache, muscle and joint pain

6.11.2021 – Joint pain, on and off tingling in hands, arms, and legs

6.18.2021 – Joint pain and fatigue

8.6.2021 – Week and a half of body and head aches, shivers and sweating but no fever, congestion. Tested negative antigen

11.6.2021 – Tender lymph node under armpit on injection side

5.8.2022 – Had a nine day symptomatic bout of COVID-19

Abnormal feces, Feces discolored and Bowel movement irregularity

1.18.2021 – Not quite diarrhea but loose formed orange burning stool. Leaves my bottom burning. Not severe but noticable, 1/16/17/18 2021 so far

1.29.2021 – Red arm. Arm i was vaccinated on. Srarts at my shoulder and goes down toward elbow but not that far. 8 top to bottom. About 4 wide from front bicep to back tricep. No pain. No itch.

2.16.2021 – Intestinal gasey, feeling

2.17.2021 – Still have a gasey feeling , but no gas, slight uncomfortable abdominal feel. I mentioned yesterday but i also had it monday and i failed to mention it then

2.18.2021 – Havent gone the bathroom in 2 days no#2. Last time i did, like slivers. I just feel off bowel wise

2.19.2021 – Reas on left side of my fash

8.13.2021 – 1.Frozen shoulder and 2. a constant need to clear something from my chest. In the process of trying to figure it out with doctors now. Going for covid nasal swab aug 16th just in case.

Energy increased, Injection site discomfort and Sleep disorder

3.15.2021 – Soreness elevating my injected arm

3.16.2021 – Still sore arm but less pain today just discomfort when raising my arm.

3.18.2021 – So glad to get this vaccination as I am recovering from a stroke I suffered 6 months ago. The discomforts from this shot was well worth feeling protected during such a vulnerable time in my life!

3.19.2021 – Feeling ready to face the second dose!

3.20.2021 – Took my dogs walking today, plenty of energy to do a two mile walk.

4.5.2021 – Some discomfort in my arm. Fatigue isnt as noticeable as with the first vaccination.

4.6.2021 – Have been sleeping most of the day since I feel very lethargic and even weak. Not much appetite. Skipped training my dogs today because of my sore arm and lack of energy. Didnt sleep well last night because of the sore arm, hurt to lay on it.

4.7.2021 – Arm is slightly sore but improving and I can raise my arm above my head today.

4.9.2021 – Feeling great and ready to get this Covid 19 mess over with and return to normal tired of living like hermits!

4.10.2021 – Not sure this is related to the shot. Todays activities, working outside tired me quickly.

10.4.2021 – I had a regular Flu vaccination two weeks before getting the 3rd Covid Booster

4.15.2022 – The day after receiving the Moderna booster I was sick with chills and very lethargic for a couple of days and my arm was sore and swollen at the injection site but then back to normal

Jaw fracture, Abulia and Communication disorder

2.21.2021 – Slept 14 hours last night, almost none the night after the shot so definitely feeling better

2.22.2021 – I still feel bone weary but Im very grateful for the vaccine!

3.5.2021 – Fatigue is almost constant and Im feeling fuzzy brained, hard to concentrate and forgetting words. Im a writer, that never happens.

3.19.2021 – Increased fatigue (almost constant), increasing vertigo and frequent if mostly moderate sinus type headache. Also intermittent itching on back and torso, but no visible welts or rash. Im glad Im retired and dont have to try to work!

4.2.2021 – Weird intermittent itching on torso now also on hands and feet, which suddenly get red, itchy and swollen. Episodes last about half an hour then subside also brain fog and confusion appear intermittently Hard to make decisions or answer direct que

5.22.2021 – Sinus infection, vertigo and itching

8.20.2021 – Tooth abscess, jaw fracture, ongoing vertigo and fatigue

2.21.2022 – Fever chills bad headache sore throat horrible muscle aches