Their Stories

Patient isolation, Oxygen saturation decreased and Amnesia

2.26.2021 – Major body aches and diarrhea. Very dizzy and nauseous

5.14.2021 – Extremely fatigued, foggy memory or ahort-term memory loss, trouble sleeping.

8.15.2021 – Some occasional coughing, lethargic, occasionally a runny nose, some different body aches than experienced in the past ( different areas of the body), muscle cramps, do not accurately smell things and occasionally have blurred vision.

2.12.2022 – I was COVID positive on Jan 20 and test was performed by doctors office. Coughing, fever, headaches, itchy eyes, low pulse ox of 87, shortness of breath, fatigue, diarrhea. I had to isolate at home. I had to take monoclonal Antib. In pill to get well First one was in person bc thought it was still the pneumonia I had the week before

Knee arthroplasty, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Sinus disorder

3.13.2021 – Slight stinging immediate after injection which dissipated in 5 minutes

3.18.2021 – Redness at injection site looks more like a bruise now

6.12.2021 – Sinus cold with no fever or chest congestion.

9.11.2021 – Total knee replacement surgery on 8/31/21. Got Covid test (negative) as required before approval for surgery. Overnight hospitalization

3.15.2022 – Diagnosed with high blood pressure and proscribed medication. Sought medical care for rash on back, cause undetermined and advised to use 1% hydrocortisone cream. Nurse practitioner at my doctors office.

11.13.2022 – Post nasal drip and sinus pressure

Subclavian vein thrombosis, Cyst removal and Gait disturbance

2.8.2021 – Chest, jaw pain, shortness of breath, lightheaded

3.29.2021 – Sore joints

8.23.2021 – Blood clot on shoulder was found when i was having a cyst surgically removed. Outpatient surgery

4.18.2022 – Difficult walking. Extreme pain in left leg

4.19.2022 – Joint pain in legs

4.26.2022 – Pain in leg joints

10.5.2022 – Shoulder pain started 11 days after booster. It is in the opposite shoulder. I always get muscle pain approx 10 days after the shots and it lasts for several weeks.

Eustachian tube dysfunction, Heart rate irregular and Abdominal distension

3.22.2021 – Indigestion; irregular heartbeat; pressure in stomach.

3.23.2021 – Some stomach fullness

3.31.2021 – Sinus infection

4.21.2021 – UTI

4.28.2021 – Diagnosed with UTI on 4/18/21. Finished 7 days antibiotic 4/25/21. Video appointment with doctor tomorrow morning. Video conference tomorrow. Urgent care, then ER on 4/18/21.

4.29.2021 – Being treated for UTI

4.30.2021 – On antibiotic for UTI

6.17.2022 – Acid reflux

7.8.2022 – Sinus pressure, runny nose, right eustation tube area sore and intermittent earache, but ok today,

Breast pain, Dysphonia and Tachycardia

3.17.2021 – Some chest congestion, sore neck glands and hoarseness

3.18.2021 – Hoarseness

3.29.2021 – I have a heaviness in my chest, I've chk'd my heart with Kardia, I get some 'unclassified', tachycardia, and normal results. I will follow up w/doctor if it continues. My blood oxygen level is normal. Still have fatigue.

6.14.2021 – Still having episodes of chest heaviness, and breathing problems - - all intermittent. Have had er visit, echo cardiogram and stress test. All showed good.

3.18.2022 – Aches in shoulders, arms, breasts. Set up for next week

Feeding disorder, Axillary mass and Mobility decreased

3.16.2021 – I still have nausea but up to this point I dont think its related to the vaccine. Ive just been stressed lately with no appetite.

4.1.2021 – I did notice a slight rash on the injection sight the 2nd day after the vaccine but it went away quickly. Now Im okay!

4.6.2021 – To whoever reads this, Im not sure if what Im feeling is because of my hyperthyroidism or because I recently just had my wisdom teeth taken out (all 4). But last night I felt so weak I could barely pick up my arms. It is hard to eat because of my wisdom surgery so maybe thats why Im low on energy with constant headaches. But overall I dont think its the vaccine.

4.13.2021 – Tender, a bit painful upon touch lump under my left armpit ( opposite of injection site ).

4.20.2021 – I did have a lump under my armpit about a week ago. Its almost gone but it does feel a bit sore when I touch it. Its not red. Im seeing improvement so Im not worried.

Lymph node palpable, Edema peripheral and Influenza

4.14.2021 – Swollen glands under armpits

4.15.2021 – glands in armpits still swollen but improved from yesterday

11.25.2021 – Swollen glands under armpits; slight cough, tightness in chest

11.27.2021 – Swollen glands under armpits ; slight heaviness in breathing

11.28.2021 – Still swollen lymph nodes under armpits

11.30.2021 – Still feel the nodes under armpits but it's improving

12.1.2021 – Feeling of swelling under armpits still there but very slight

2.25.2022 – Got sick, tested positive for Covid.

11.24.2022 – Flu, covid Regular hours doctor visit

Muscle discomfort, Impaired work ability and Blood pressure increased

1.24.2021 – Sore throat

1.25.2021 – Chest discomfort/ sob

1.26.2021 – Chest discomfort/palpitations, sob

1.27.2021 – Sob/ heart palpitations

2.4.2021 – Blood pressure extremely elevated , body aches one day , sore throat the next , painful knees , shirt of breath nothing at the same time . Today headache that has kept me down all day . Called off work Labs , X-ray, ct , ekg

2.10.2021 – Thought I was having a heart attack , X-ray , labs , ct now have mri scheduled big my brain due to symptoms since I have had covid and the vaccines Office visit

4.21.2021 – Muscle discomfort in legs , knee pain difficulty sleeping some times , elevated blood pressure, short of breath

Body temperature increased, Erythema and Tinnitus

2.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, ringing in ears

2.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck Tried, didn't get through

2.11.2021 – Neck lymph nodes still swollen

2.12.2021 – Swollen, red, lymph nodes in neck Want to get something set up

3.8.2021 – Rough 36 hours after shot. Much better now. A sore arm is nothing.

10.28.2021 – Sunday night after the shot the arm pain began. Monday, the day after shot, I developed a fever of 99.8. It did not go down until Tuesday. Pain in arm subsifed by Thursday. I am in no hurry to get another booster.

4.22.2022 – Cough, chest pain

4.23.2022 – Rash on stomach. I never get this!

6.2.2022 – Diarrhea

Initial insomnia, Muscle fatigue and Head discomfort

4.25.2021 – swollen lymph nodes: Supraclavicular and Lnguinal

4.27.2021 – Mild pain on Knees, no more pain on groin lymph nodes

4.28.2021 – this morning I experience Random intense sensations all under one hour: left thumb sharp intense pain, chills on my back, and stinging pain on my Right leg calf. lymph nodes are still swollen and tender only to the touch

4.29.2021 – no pain today, only left side clavicle lymph nodes are swollen (mild)

4.30.2021 – no other symptoms today

5.8.2021 – swollen lymph nodes on back of neck and headache light dizziness, hard to fall as sleep (more than usual )

5.24.2021 – more body aches that linger longer than usual, like muscle exhaustion after working out or Yoga class

7.24.2021 – Tingling sensation down my left leg, front and back bellow the knee. Also minor swelling of my left side lymphs nodes is back as of 7/19/20. Tiredness continues

10.23.2021 – more often than usual pain of numbness on left side of my head easy to tiredness causing me to go to bed earlier but not necessarily fall a sleep. things before Covid-19 vaccine are mildly different

4.25.2022 – I have been experiencing fast heart palpitations over the past few months. The swollen lymph nodes persist periodically on the left side only Today I am experiencing flue like symptoms? Leftside of my head feels heavy. I am in (b)(6) County now

Mean platelet volume decreased, Red cell distribution width decreased and Protein total decreased

3.1.2021 – The first shot I had not problem. The second shot I felt tired, and dizzy. The dizziness has continued since the shot, but has gotten a little better. I am retired so I don't work. But, I had a safety sensitive job, may not have been able to work.

3.19.2021 – Just had blood work at doctors office. Low total protein level in my blood. Has never been low before. Reading 6.1 on scale 6.4 -8.9. RDW-SD low 38.4 on scale 38.0-48.3Low MOV 7.2 on scale 7.42-10.65. Low LY# 1.0 on scale 1.15-3.13.

Face edema, Edema and Swelling face

3.29.2021 – Swelling on left side of face (cheek area), no fillers

3.30.2021 – Still have swelling/edema on left side of face (cheek area)

3.31.2021 – Still have swelling in left cheek, slowly decreasing with antihistamines and prednisone

4.1.2021 – Decreased swelling on left side of face (cheek) today, only a small amount of edema in jowl.

4.2.2021 – Minimal swelling/edema remains on left side of face/cheek in jowl (jowl is almost gone now).

4.3.2021 – Minimal edema still remain in left lower cheek/jowl, not much change from yesterday.

4.24.2021 – Have swelling/edema in left cheek again. Saw dermatologist, cause unknown. Taking antihistamines, swelling decreasing. Following up with ENT &/or internal medicine next week.

6.26.2021 – Had only slight facial/L cheek swelling again 10 weeks after 2nd shot (initial swelling 2 days & 3 weeks after 2nd shot), no additional medication taken/required. Cause still unknown, normal blood and allergy tests. Following up with ENT.

Impaired work ability, Contusion and Vertigo

1.28.2021 – 20 Minutes after shot, I felt like a rush of something through my body. Feeling went away after 1 hour.

1.29.2021 – My arm felt bruised since yesterday, very painful.

1.31.2021 – Slight headache before a walk today

2.27.2021 – Light headed

2.28.2021 – Vertigo like feeling every morning for the past 2 Days

5.27.2021 – I always feel tired all day everyday.

8.26.2021 – Fatigue- horrible fatigue

12.8.2021 – PAIN UNDER ARMPIT UNABLE TO WORK!

12.9.2021 – PAIN UNDER LEFT ARMPIT

12.10.2021 – PAIN UNDER LEFT ARMPIT Unable to work!

12.11.2021 – Horrible fatigue unable to work! Who will pay the bills?? 6 Days of feeling like CRAP.

12.12.2021 – PAIN UNDER LEFT ARM

Nasopharyngitis, Respiratory tract congestion and Fatigue

12.2.2021 – I believe my tiredness is not decreasing as quickly as I would have hoped. Am not returning to normal levels.

4.21.2022 – Chest congestion for over a month. Took an antibiotic, steroids, and an inhaler (albuterol) to get better. Saw regular GP at his office.

6.19.2022 – I have slight symptoms of a chest cold. Was exposed on Thursday to Covid. Was in that household for three days. Wore a mask once diagnosis was give to my relative.

Hemangioma of skin, Ear pruritus and Postmenopausal hemorrhage

4.12.2021 – Itchy inside of ears and throat

4.17.2021 – Odd discomfort/mild pain/ ache in my calves

5.10.2021 – cherry angiomas

5.17.2021 – 12 months since last menstruation now got a period exactly one month after first shot! Scheduled for my well woman checkup. Will mention this to her then.

7.12.2021 – Post menopausal bleeding one month to the day after 1st Pfizer shot. Visit to my obgyn

10.11.2021 – Hives on 9-26. Cannot figure out origin. Went to see doctor. Went to doctors office

Pudendal canal syndrome, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Burning sensation

3.14.2021 – Dizzy

8.21.2021 – Feeling of achiness in the arm down to the hand where I got the injection also by the ribcage and side of armpit area and up into neck

8.22.2021 – Weird burning sensation over front and back of shoulder and across chest on side of vaccine. Also in both knees. It moves around my body. A feeling of burning and heaviness.

8.23.2021 – Chest pain. Nausea. Dizzy. Went to urgent care then ER to check out my heart Bc I was scared of myocarditis. EKG end blood work were normal and they sent me home.

9.6.2021 – Burning in hands and lower legs and feet and some numbness too. Dizzy. Feel uncoordinated.

2.14.2022 – Pudendal neuralgia

Spinal column injury, Weight increased and Stress

2.14.2021 – Been very fatigued the last few days

2.15.2021 – Im very fatigued and when standing I occasionally lose my balance.

2.25.2021 – Still lethargic and have gained weight. Maybe not related.

3.6.2021 – Constant Peeing

3.20.2021 – Fatigue

3.24.2021 – I fell and hurt my tail bone

4.14.2021 – My memory is continuing to get worse.

6.2.2021 – Very, very stressed. I also lose my balance at times when I bend down to pick something up.

9.1.2021 – My equilibrium is not good. I keep falling. I see a Neurologist in a few weeks. Dr. Visit

3.5.2022 – Problems walking. Leg and back pain. Clogged right ear.

Ear disorder, Conjunctivitis and COVID-19

7.11.2022 – Low grade fevers this past week. Some ear irritation, but not infected yet. Started with conjunctivitis today. Likely unrelated but accurately sharing current health. Covid negative.

7.21.2022 – Has had fevers in the last week. Now mostly just an elevated temp. Does have a history or prolonged fevers at time in the past, but including to be accurate and transparent.

8.1.2022 – Fever of 103.6 from contracting Covid. We were going to be away the week she was due for her 2nd shot so we tried to get it 3 days early but despite talking to the urgent care to get it approved to do it 3 days early, when we arrived they refused.

Feeling cold, Injection site warmth and Edema peripheral

3.16.2021 – Warmth at site, but not red

4.14.2021 – It is rainy and colder than usual today, which can attribute ti my symptoms. However, it's like i just can't get warm and I keep shivering.

4.15.2021 – My fever started a few hours after I submitted yesterday's Vsafe check-in. Fever broke early this morning. Also having a lot of pain in my axillary, same side as shot.

4.16.2021 – Axilla on side of shot swollen and painful

4.22.2021 – Shooting pain in my right axilla area, not sure if related, but never happened until after the shot and my lymph node had swollen.

Loose body in joint, Hypermobility syndrome and Ear disorder

1.22.2021 – Minor, temporary earache

1.26.2021 – Slightly elevated temp: 99.4F. Only found out while trying to determine whether work thermometer needed calibration.

2.5.2021 – Headaches, less frequently than the days immediately following vaccination.

2.21.2021 – Unsure if symptoms r/t vaccine or exposure to child w/ rhinovirus-like cold symptoms.

2.22.2021 – Sore throat and ear canals

4.1.2021 – Haven't mentioned this because I'm not sure it's related to the vaccine, but since the time of the 2nd dose my joints have felt extra loose and need to pop more often. This also happens every time I visit the East coast and I have no idea why. ??

8.19.2021 – Restless legs that kept me awake at night (probably didn't drink enough water that day), OCD

2.18.2022 – Joint pain

Respiratory tract irritation, Vertigo positional and Dizziness postural

1.23.2021 – Slight brain fog

1.25.2021 – Very slight sluggishness but I have no way of knowing why.

2.14.2021 – I think I just strained a back muscle.

3.9.2021 – Brain fog and increasing foot pain.

3.23.2021 – Foggy thinking. Reduced sleep.

10.3.2021 – Lower back and upper left leg pain

10.6.2021 – Lungs feel irritated

10.7.2021 – Slight lung irritation. Not as bad as yesterday.

10.8.2021 – Lung irritation is improving

10.9.2021 – Slight lung discomfort

10.25.2021 – Slight dizziness when get up in morning or after exercising on the floor.

1.3.2022 – Increased blood pressure readings and periodic lightheadedness .slight dizziness when moving from sitting/lying down to standing. I do not know if this is from the vaccination but is different than before.

4.14.2022 – Slight vertigo when sitting up Quickly

4.15.2022 – Slight vertigo upon rising

Subchorionic hematoma, Morning sickness and Uterine dilation and curettage

3.10.2021 – I have a fractured leg, crutches could be contributing to some of the muscle aches but not all.

3.14.2021 – No symptoms not related to my broken leg

3.23.2021 – I believe the vaccine caused a herpes outbreak (I get them whenever my immune system is affected in any way) I have sores in my mouth, low fever (99.4 at the highest), a headache, and general malaise. I was not exposed to COVID that I know of.

7.7.2021 – I contracted Lyme disease from a tic bite.

11.18.2021 – My fever has gone down some, to 101*F. I feel a little better today than yesterday, I'm on the mend.

11.19.2021 – The redness around my injection site is quite large and is not shrinking. Public Health said I must monitor the size and I may need to see a doctor if it increases. It is currently larger than my hand, and I have drawn a pen line around it. I called the Department of Public Health for advice

2.14.2022 – Nausea (morning sickness) and fatigue

5.16.2022 – Miscarriage Outpatient surgery-D&C

10.27.2022 – Oozing from my subchorionic hematoma (I'm pregnant and it had stopped bleeding, the oozing may or may not be related to the vaccine)

Vulvovaginal mycotic infection, Increased upper airway secretion and Restlessness

3.10.2021 – Slight sore throat

3.14.2021 – Scratchy throat

3.23.2021 – Feels like I have a head cold. Mucous draining occasionally too in the back of my throat. But its also crazy tree blooming season in (b)(6) so it could be allergies.

4.8.2021 – Occasional Raspy throat

4.9.2021 – Restlessness

7.8.2021 – Menstrual cramps that I wasnt experiencing before. I also had a spotty period after my first shot that was odd since I have a Mirena IUD and havent had a period for years.

10.7.2021 – I have had three vaginal yeast infections in the last four months. Seems to be around the time I am going to have my menstrual cycle. I hadn't had one in >20 years until this year. Over the counter Monistat 7 cream

Erythema, Pruritus and Chills

4.13.2021 – On 4-7 (day 8) my arm was sore and started to itch. Next day (4-8) the same and was red; felt nauseous. On 4-9 it was light pink, sore, and I was very tired all day, some mild chills. By Sat, 4-10, it was mostly better, very slight pain. Thank you.

5.4.2021 – Yesterday I forgot to mention that I woke up with a sore throat. By evening it was better.

5.20.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, achiness. Had two covid tests, RSV, Influenza A & B, and strep tests done. All negative. Took ibuprofen 200mg in evenings & some mornings. Feel better last few days. Dr office for those tests only.

Dysmenorrhea, Neuralgia and Muscle spasms

1.25.2021 – Mild headache yesterday

1.27.2021 – Mild cramps, like menstrual cramps

2.14.2021 – Dull ache near heart and left lung that stopped with tylenol

2.16.2021 – My lymph node under my arm on side I got shot is very swollen and sore and my lymph node on my neck is sore on same side

2.17.2021 – Swollen and sore lymph node under my armpit arm I got shot in and sore gland in neck on same side but it does not appear to be swollen on my neck like my armpit.

2.18.2021 – Pain and a little swelling under armpit lymph node on side of shot

2.13.2022 – Neurological pain on right side in leg and arm but could be my MS as I have mild MS and on the same side I usually have numbness.

Hip fracture, Nerve compression and Abdominal pain lower

3.26.2021 – Tingling along neck near shot.

4.25.2021 – Slight tenderness at injection site... varies day to day. Almost have to think about it to notice.

10.7.2021 – Not sure if related.. arm that was shot..falls asleep alot. Might be weigh gain idk..

10.8.2021 – Stated 10/7 - temp parenthesis in shot arm mostly at night during sleep. More tyan likely nerve entrapment vs shot reaction. Will check w doctor

10.20.2021 – Moving, feel carrying furniture, microfracture on hip, visited hospital. Unrelated to covid-19 but saw people at hospital w/ it... no direct contact but closer than 6 ft. Air filtration in hospital unknown-(b)(6) medical center nc

11.15.2021 – Now using crutches... pain in muscle at shot location.

5.18.2022 – Runny nose but not clogged etc.

5.21.2022 – Slight sore throat... no concerns.

5.22.2022 – Pains related to moving and climbing stairs a number of times etc.

5.23.2022 – Same pain as 5/22 dt moving. Neck,lower abdomen, knees

11.12.2022 – Sore throat but prior to shot.

11.13.2022 – Dry cough... lasted 24 hrs. Had same cough when infected in September 2022.

11.14.2022 – Runny nose, covid cough stopped after 24 hrs.

12.3.2022 – Sore throat, phlegm, stuffed nose during sleep etc been 7+ days. Dissipates during day... Not checked for strep .

Postmenopause, Chillblains and Lethargy

4.3.2021 – Yesterday I missed the check-in and the only symptom I had yesterday day was a sore arm- moderately sore

4.5.2021 – Lethargy, difficult sleeping last 3 nights

4.6.2021 – Very hot and sweaty through the last two nights with intermittent chills in the day but No fever

4.7.2021 – Intervals of sweating and chills but its decreased from yesterday

4.8.2021 – Occasional waves of sweaty hot but no chills today

4.30.2021 – Dizzy/hazy in a fog

5.4.2021 – Sweaty - like a hot flash but not feverish both yesterday and today

5.27.2021 – Not sure if this is related but occasional difficulty sleeping and occasional sweats like what happened every day the week I got the shot

6.10.2021 – RT leg pain

7.29.2021 – I have had persistent hot flashes since the Covid shot. Before COVID-19 vaccination, I had 0 hot flashes. It has been 12 years since my menopause. I am feeling more hormonal now as if I was in a menstrual cycle. This is very strange.

10.28.2021 – Waves of hot flashes ( with waves of sweating) They started and continued since I got the vaccination despite the fact that I am post-menopausal and I had been free of hot flashes for years since menopause ended.

7.16.2022 – Loose stool/ diarrhea

Personality change, Paranoia and Prostatitis

1.20.2021 – sensitivity to light

3.10.2021 – Fatigue, body pain, fever, urinary tract infection and prostatitis began three days after receiving the second vaccine

3.24.2021 – Fuck you no matter what I tell you youre not gonna call me. I am still suffering after the second vaccine which made me severely ill but you dont give a damn which is why you never called even when we called the 800 number and reported it so fu

3.31.2021 – Increased fatigue, tiredness, personality changes, paranoia and anxiety. Shooting pains in my face like neurologic pains. But you dont give a damn

Restless legs syndrome, Colitis and Gastric disorder

2.1.2021 – My restless legs and post shingles pain seems to have been worse the last couple of days

2.24.2021 – Seems to have brought on a colitis episode

3.6.2021 – I am just so tired, some days stiff joints. At last gastric problems seem to have settled down.

3.13.2021 – Fatigue, muscle and joint pain, woke up this morning, my head was clear, no muscle or joint pain. Its been a horrible week but overnight this is the best I have felt since the first Covid shot.I feel I can now return to my life as it was,

3.27.2021 – Sore muscles and joints

4.3.2021 – Joint pain, muscle pain Made appointment with Orthopedic Dr

5.22.2021 – Arthritis, although I have had arthritis before, it is now in more joints and very painful.Post shingles pain has never gone since having the vaccine, I had it before but it is now worse.To be honest I have not felt well since having the vaccine

2.20.2022 – HBP Muscle pain in foot Nausea Fatigue Reg Dr visit

Tremor, Sinus disorder and Somnolence

2.13.2021 – Very sleepy 7 hours after the shot

2.14.2021 – Rash and itchy at night

2.23.2021 – Flu like,stuffy nose and fatigue in last three days.

3.2.2021 – A little dizzying

3.3.2021 – Body shaking due to chills,stuffy nose

3.4.2021 – Less severe symptoms than yesterday

3.5.2021 – Better better today

6.1.2021 – I have been experiencing headache since 3 weeks after the second shot of vaccine ! It lasts til now. I hope this is not side effect of Covid 19 vacation because MRI shows I get sinus

10.24.2022 – Rashes on arms & back

10.26.2022 – Applied cortisol medication on rash areas