Their Stories

Lethargy, Asthenia and Rash

1.28.2021 – Arm is a little sore but thats it.

2.10.2021 – Developed a rash on my arm about 2 inches below injection site. Developed it about 3 days after injection but did not report it. Is fading now.

2.27.2021 – Just no energy and sore arm

10.27.2021 – Had chills yesterday and did not feel well.

1.24.2022 – Tested positive for Omicron. Felt like I had a cold with a runny nose. No fever. Felt lethargic but no other symptoms. Think I would have been much sicker if I hadn't had the booster since I am 81 years old, had lung cancer, removal of rt upper lobe

4.22.2022 – Not today but yesterday.

Hyperacusis, Photophobia and Ear pain

4.13.2021 – Itching all over yesterday and day before, feel the itching coming on now too. All over the whole body.

4.22.2021 – I have neglected to document that I have felt short of breath while exercising (not like me) since the vaccinations. I am now two weeks out of my last vaccination (Moderna), and had shortness of breath this AM while working out. Also, itchy.

4.29.2021 – I have been having difficulty catching my breath when working out.

5.8.2022 – Terrible headaches that also have elements of migraine headaches (extreme sensitivity to light and sound) -- even though I have never had migraines before.

5.22.2022 – Just a cold with sore throat and ears, runny nose. Tested negative for Covid

10.16.2022 – Sore throat, cough, body aches, head ache, over-fatigued. I took a home covid test, one was positive one was negative. I took a PCR from Walgreens yesterday and am waiting for the results. So not officially diagnosed but maybe have it.

Sluggishness, Chills and Pyrexia

3.29.2021 – Headaches. Although the headaches were common for roughly six months after I tested positive for COVID they started becoming infrequent. Approx 4 days after the first dose I started experiencing the headaches daily again.

4.19.2021 – Within 6 hours after I received the 2nd dose I experienced severe fatigue and moderate chills that lasted approximately 36 hours. I experienced 102 degree fever for roughly 4 hours. I experienced a severe headache that lasted 48 to 56 hours.

4.27.2021 – Headaches had decreased to once or twice a week. Since 2nd shot headaches have increased to everyday again.

5.25.2021 – Sluggish. Minor sore throat.

Lichen sclerosus, Immune system disorder and Skin disorder

3.4.2021 – Mild symptoms

3.17.2021 – Allergies kicked up my sinuses big time due to heavy pollen count. Head congestion and coughing. To Urgent Care this morning. Told the doctor I had to be better so I could get my second shot on 3/31. He gave me a steroid shot.

3.31.2021 – Just got 2nd shot 15 minutes ago.

4.1.2021 – No not at this time.

4.2.2021 – Leg and ankle cramping

4.3.2021 – Leg and ankle cramps

4.4.2021 – Cramps in ankle and leg

5.12.2021 – Found possible lump in right breast. Mammo and ultrasound June 2nd. GYN office appt with MD.

11.19.2022 – Neck ache

11.20.2022 – Arm sore. Can't reach arm up even with shoulder

Menstruation delayed, Dysmenorrhea and Eye pain

3.6.2021 – Last night after the check in I got a headache and started feeling warm but not hot

3.26.2021 – Got another headache but could have just been a usual one

3.28.2021 – I did start my period last night so there might be some crossover in symptoms from that

4.10.2021 – More frequent headaches

5.1.2021 – My throat hurts and my stomach hurts like I'm gonna throw up

5.8.2021 – I got sick with a sore throat and congestion stuff. I had a low grade fever one night. I tested negative for covid so it's something else.

11.4.2021 – Headache, fatigue, congestion

11.11.2021 – Got a really bad migraine last Thursday, first one I've ever had I felt warm and nauseous and my eyes hurt

11.25.2021 – I often feel light headed standing up, moreso than before in my life

1.20.2022 – My period is taking a longer time to come

4.21.2022 – My period symptoms are a bit different now, but still fall under the normal category. I think I get headaches a bit more often now (accompanied by my period). I think my cramps are a bit worse too

10.23.2022 – Period came really early

11.7.2022 – I got sick maybe sinus infection?

Passive smoking, Depressed level of consciousness and Smoke sensitivity

3.2.2021 – About 15min after the injection, I started to feel spacey, and then as if I were floating! After a few minutes, both arms from shoulder to fingertips felt tingly. Then, an off-taste in my mouth for a couple minutes followed by feeling slight pressure behind both of my eyes. All of those sensations subsided probably 30ish minutes after the injection.

3.6.2021 – Sore throat SARS-CoV-2 test

3.7.2021 – SARS-CoV-2 anterior nares test, administered on March 5, 2021, resulted in not detected

4.27.2021 – I developed a sore throat and a mild headache 1 day after spending >15min with someone who tested SARS-CoV-2 positive in February. I dont think hes still contagious; out of abundance of caution went to get tested which resulted in not detect

6.25.2021 – Intermittent dry cough, diarrhea, sore throat, nose congestion, headache SARS-CoV-2 test

9.22.2021 – Unrelated to vaccine, Ive been experiencing moderate to severe asthma attacks since July 2021 due to non-consensual exposure to next door neighbors secondhand smoke. Fire Dept EMTs administered care at the house due to abundant exposure to secondhand smoke

11.11.2021 – 15min after shot: noticed increase in body temperature and began sweating; 30min after shot: weird metallic taste in mouth; 40min after shot: felt spacey / level of alertness impaired

11.12.2021 – Congestion due to secondhand smoke exposure

11.14.2021 – Congestion due to exposure to next door's secondhand smoke

12.2.2021 – Intermittent cough and sore throat Scheduled SARS-CoV-2 PCR test for 12/3/21

12.20.2021 – Mild headache, slightly swollen lymph nodes in neck, general feeling like I caught a cold. Symptoms started December 19, 2021.

12.27.2021 – Headache, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion

Increased tendency to bruise, Muscle disorder and Impaired healing

8.7.2021 – Tightness in my chest and mid back yesterday

8.8.2021 – Had a tough night last night felt better this morning. Felt as if I was coming down with something last night, very light. Just kept me from sleeping.

8.27.2021 – On the first injection I felt pressure in my chest hopefully not this time, its only been an hour

9.2.2021 – I'm having issues with my muscles in my arm and legs

9.10.2021 – My body's bruising very easily witch I've never had before, and I'm nott healing very well

10.1.2021 – Sores not healing like normal

Migraine with aura, Dyspepsia and Brain fog

4.25.2021 – A little sore at injection site but not really painful. Some tiredness, but not sure it's related to the injection.

4.26.2021 – No. Still a little tender at injection site but not really pain.

4.27.2021 – I had a visual migraine this morning -- no pain. I have a history of getting these, never with real migraine pain, but some brain fog, so I don't think it's related to the vaccine.

4.28.2021 – Still feeling a bit brain foggy -- likely from the visual migraine I had yesterday. No pain.

5.17.2021 – Some light headedness

5.18.2021 – Still a little light-headed this morning, but better than yesterday.

5.22.2021 – Some lightheadedness this morning.

6.12.2021 – Don't know if it's related, but I've been having quite a bit of a heartburn-like feeling which I don't usually get.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Hypotension and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

2.21.2021 – a few sniffles

3.12.2021 – stiff neck, but Ive had this prior to the 1st shot

4.10.2021 – Had a day or two of unusually low blood pressure and high resting pulse. will see doctor this coming Monday to discuss

4.16.2021 – blood pressure fluctuation and mild occasional shortness of breath. I have an appt with a cardiologist in a couple weeks. visited family doctor and he referred me to cardio

9.10.2021 – contracted Covid received infusion therapy

4.21.2022 – stuffy nose

10.19.2022 – Nagging cough due to sinus drainage. Visit with family doctor

Central nervous system inflammation, Optic neuritis and Periarthritis

7.19.2021 – Right shoulder where received both vaccines have inflammation and shoulder issues. Not sure if related, but no injury occured Have dr appointment on 7/29

10.18.2021 – Frozen shoulder of right arm continues to be an issue. In addition developed Optic nerve inflammation of the right eye. Both vaccines were given to right arm. Feeling poorly all summer. Ortho and opthamolgy

4.19.2022 – Right side inflammation of optic nerve. Also exacerbated symptoms of right shoulder inflammation Vaccine right arm. All symptoms occured right side. Mostly resolved now..

Ligament rupture, Tendon rupture and Ankle fracture

3.1.2021 – I have lupus.

3.12.2021 – Chills, headache, fatigue, muscle ache

3.19.2021 – Chills and migraine constantly

3.26.2021 – Lupus is much worse.Chills grow more intense each time I get them, which was never before the vaccine and often since.

4.2.2021 – Continuing lupus issues

4.9.2021 – Lupus is much, much worse. The increase in lupus symptoms and problems is clearly caused by the vaccine.

2.27.2022 – This is not covid related but since the question doesn't limit itself to covid or vaccines: I sustained a severe ankle injury while running, with broken bones, torn ligaments and tendons, pretty much everything torn up.

Blood uric acid increased, Bacterial infection and Gout

3.7.2021 – Muscle twitch

3.15.2021 – Pain in hop joints. Muscle twitching migrated to legs. Fatigue.

3.29.2021 – I am feeling better now than I have in many months.

4.12.2021 – Migraines with temporary partial loss of vision.

4.19.2021 – Gout, severe pain in foot

6.23.2021 – Gout, high uric acid level and treated for bacterial infection in foot. Cluster migraines, one led to temporary partial blindness in left eye. Recurring minor headaches between left eye and temple.

9.20.2021 – Gout.Fainted.

3.24.2022 – Gout

Injection site reaction, Sinus congestion and Decreased appetite

12.19.2020 – Pain with neck turning worse on the side of injection

12.26.2020 – Sore throat, sinus congestion and nasal congestion and stuffiness

12.31.2020 – Worsening congestion and cough. Worsening headache.

1.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes down the neck on injection side to the clavicle area that are tender and visible. Severe sinus congestion. Loss of appetite.

1.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes up neck and clavicle area.

1.10.2021 – Sinus congestion improving. Still have swollen lymph nodes in neck and clavicular area. Extreme exhaustion

Tenderness, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

3.10.2021 – I am having tenderness/mild pain in my left armpit. I received my shot in the left arm. Ive been very tired today, but I also did not sleep well last night.

3.17.2021 – Last Wednesday, I developed lymph node under arm pain. Last Thursday night, I developed a rash & pain on my arm which I read is Covid Arm. It only lasted a couple of days, but came back on Monday evening, although not as bad as the first rash

12.2.2021 – Calves & feet ache

Candida infection, Pharyngitis and Tonsillar hypertrophy

1.28.2022 – Chest/heart has some mild dull pain that lasts intermittently.

10.18.2022 – COVID mid-August 2022. Put on Paxlovid week of illness for 5 days. About 1 week following stopping Paxlovid, exp.'d significant COVID rebound. Then developed Thrush and 2 viral throat infections, causing tonsils to swell and needing steroid treatment Had to see otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) twice, urgent care twice, ER once. Nearly had to have tonsils removed.

Endometrial hypertrophy, Polyp and Supraventricular extrasystoles

4.8.2021 – Injection site still very mildly sore to the touch but not noticeable if not touched; even when moving arm around it doesn't feel sore, only when directly pressed on.

5.13.2021 – Lower intestinal discomfort. It's probably not related to the vaccine.

11.7.2021 – NO MUSCLE/BODY ACHES but had to check one to comment the following:The injection site pain is just barely sore and only if pressed on; the discomfort seems deep in, not at the surface, and is very mild. It seems to be improving greatly every day.

11.9.2021 – Symptoms today could be Covid symptoms as we just found out one of my daughters tested positive despite have 2 Pfizer doses, 2nd on April 6,2021.

11.10.2021 – The headache may just be usual because I have them from time to time, or could be because my body is fighting the actual virus, as my daughter who lives with me has Covid.

11.11.2021 – Only ckd 2 comment: NO actual headache.test from yesterday came back negative today for me &several family member in same household when 1 was thought to be pos for Covid-today she read neg for the test taken yesterday. all PCR

2.3.2022 – I doubt these new health issues are in any way related to vaccine. I had very heavy menses, discovered I have a vascular polyp (fibroid? drs aren't sure yet) & my endometrial lining is 11mm when 5mm is normal. Getting ckd soon for endometrial cancer.

6.3.2022 – Chest pressure, 145/95 BP (my usual is ~126/69) & rapid bpm126, now 87bpm sitting, which became concerning 9 hours after shot, ER visit ln dismissed it as PAC but I think it's triggered by the vaccine; my PAC only1xb4was not really detectable by me

6.4.2022 – Still elevated HR but not as constant; it comes & goes irrespective of lying down, sitting resting, or standing/moving. RN it's 73 sitting which is normal 4me but often it's 90 to 103 & was in this higher range everytime I woke during night last nigh

6.5.2022 – Elevated heart rate most of the day, between 90 and 117. Usual resting awake sitting is 74bpm but it's now 97 after sitting for long enough for it to usually lower to around average 74. Finally lowered to 58-62 sitting for 8 minutes.

6.7.2022 – Was better all day, fairly normal heart rate & better energy. 01:45ish to now 02:30 moderate to severe diarrhea w/abdominal pain waking me. Not sure if it's re vaccine.

12.3.2022 – I had COVID from about November 6 until about November 17, with a negative test obtained on November 18.

Sinus congestion and Dizziness

4.28.2021 – Not exactly what I would call shortness of breath, but it felt like I was hitting a wall while breathing deep. Normal breathing has been fine, and this deep breath problem only lasted a short time. Was also extremely light-headed and dizzy minutes after receiving the shot, and needed to lie down in the back of the car for about 15 minutes (drive-thru clinic, and I was not the driver).

5.3.2021 – Sinus congestion issues, probably unrelated to the vaccine and its side effects

Acupuncture, Neuropathy peripheral and Balance disorder

4.22.2021 – Ears intensely ringing!

4.23.2021 – Ears still ringing, slightly less?

4.24.2021 – Still some ear ringing

4.26.2021 – Ears still ringing - more so!

4.28.2021 – Continued ear ringing!

4.29.2021 – Ears still ringing and balance/ equib off

4.22.2022 – Beginning w/ booster shot, I now experience burning and tingling on the soles of my feet - told neuropathy. This began about 15 mins after the receipt of booster and returns intermittently - worse with stress. Exacerbated & prolonged ear ringing too. Acupuncture, so far.

Emphysema, Limb injury and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

1.12.2021 – I have COPD and severe emphysema and since I got my vaccination I have been breathing much better.

1.15.2021 – Well 3 days after my injection my toe swelled up and became sore and inflamed. I've been soaking it in warm water and Epson salt. It's not quite as sore but it's still swollen and red.

1.29.2021 – My left lung aches and my toe is still sore. But the swelling has gone down.

2.5.2021 – 3 days after my first dose my 2nd toe on my right foot became swollen and very sore. It's still sore. I'm thinking about seeing a Podiatrist.

2.7.2021 – My toe is still sore from the first shot. It's still swollen around the joint of the toe.

3.12.2021 – Well 3 days after my 1st dose my toe became swollen and very sore and inflamed. After soaking it in Epson salt and putting alcohol on it the swelling and soreness left after a couple of weeks. But my toe is at least twice the size of how it was.

11.19.2021 – My back went out. Had to go to urgent care. They said it was the nerves in my lumbar spine.

2.18.2022 – Well I had flu like symptoms. But no fever. I would have night sweats and I was very fatigued. This happened about 2 weeks ago. My energy level is still low. I took a Covid test. But it was negative.

11.15.2022 – The 2nd covid test I took caused my toe to swell up and become very sore. It changed the size of my toe. About a month ago the toe next to that one did the same thing.

Tendonitis, Middle insomnia and Peripheral coldness

2.3.2021 – Stiffness, joint pain, achy muscles and easy fatigue. Joint pain is in base of both thumb, knees, both ankles in area of Achilles tendons and left shoulder. Past 5-6 days. Take Advil zoo mg for 3 nights for relief.

2.10.2021 – Still have lingering muscle ache and stiffness but much less. Pain in R back of ankle persist but to a lesser degree. Pain in L shoulder, wrists and knees better.

2.17.2021 – Developed UTI and taking Septra DS for 2 days now Texted problem to MD and prescribed medicine.

2.18.2021 – Both hands felt cold in AM. Not really chilly.

2.19.2021 – Hands feel cold. Very mild body chill.

2.20.2021 – Waking up every 1-2 hrs at night at 1 1/2-2 hr. Intervals.

2.23.2021 – Sleep pattern altered. Wakened every 2 hrs or so.

4.1.2021 – Achilles tendonitis

5.20.2021 – Recurrence of pain in right ankle( insertion Achilles tendonitis that started 8 days after my first vaccine shot. Dissapeated then recurred.

Adenomyosis, Ovarian cyst ruptured and Oligomenorrhea

4.9.2021 – A bit of an arm rash and swollen lymph nodes above my collarbone

5.25.2021 – My period was about a week late and much heavier than usual

7.20.2021 – My menstrual cycle has altered a bit since my first Covid shot - my periods are heavier and more painful and the timing got a bit off. I also had an ovarian cyst rupture.

10.19.2021 – Exhaustion, loss of taste and smell, brain fog, nasal congestion, trouble breathing

8.1.2022 – Longer heavier menstrual cycles as well as more pain and bloating between periods

Hypoesthesia oral, Limb discomfort and Somnolence

1.6.2021 – I injected on my left side shoulder. Right after injection my left leg feel wired, while I was walking, my left leg felt different, not painful,it was just wired. 30minutes later everything was normal. When I went back home, I can feel my left leg still didn't feel right.

1.7.2021 – tired，extremely want to sleep

1.11.2021 – my legs feel very itchy. Not sure if that's true or not, I feel numb on lips for at least 2 days.

3.5.2021 – my lip feel num. Its been a while since the first injection, Im not sure if thats coursed by vaccines or not.

Sunburn, Swollen tongue and Swelling face

1.18.2021 – Yes my feet and ankles wrists legs knees face and neck swelled 6 times 5 days later after injection my tongue swelled and tingles I had body aches and chills right after. I couldnt breath went to the urgent care and had to get steroid shot a day after that I had a bad headache and then got a sunburn face and body and blistered on my chest. Still not feeling well. Went to the urgent care I couldnt breath

1.25.2021 – Since the vaccine that I had severe allergic reaction. I have had fevers and all my joints are hurting. Its upsetting that you are allowing that lot # to be used after how sick I was and after I have heard many other people had anaphylaxis

2.17.2021 – Joint ache and extremely tired since my first shot

Insomnia, Injection site pain and Pyrexia

3.3.2021 – Getting a little sore at the injection site. Tomorrow's another story, I hear. We'll see.

3.4.2021 – Slight brief fever and headache in the morning. Two Tylenol relieved that in short order. Only got about 5 hrs. sleep.

3.9.2021 – This was my 2nd dose, Not my 1st as erroneously entered at the time I originally registered for V-Safe. My First vaccination was done January 31st, 2021. I did not sign up with V-Safe until my Second was received March 3rd, 2021.

Body temperature fluctuation, Cognitive disorder and Hypoacusis

4.3.2021 – Finger tips swole up unexpectedly while on a walk

4.5.2021 – Itchiness, but no visible rash, on both my arms

4.6.2021 – I have not pooped in a couple days

4.9.2021 – Itching (elsewhere on body)

4.28.2021 – Low-frequency tinnitus

4.29.2021 – Hearing reduction in my left ear

5.1.2021 – Reduced hearing in one ear

5.2.2021 – Continuing hearing difficulties in one ear

5.5.2021 – Brain fog (light cognitive issues and mental blind spots)

7.28.2021 – At one point I had a very sudden, and weeklong neck cramp. Around the same time, my body temps felt dissonant with the actual ambient temperature. (This was early July)

4.29.2022 – Some muscle soreness

Blepharospasm, Herpes zoster and Tinnitus

3.23.2021 – Headache may be allergy related, hard to tell.

3.24.2021 – Headache may be related to seasonal allergies, its hard to tell.

3.31.2021 – Mild headaches each day (Its possible theyre allergy headaches, but the start coincided with the day of the 2nd shot). Also some eye twitching (I cant remember if that started just before or after the shot, one eye every day for about 2 week

4.7.2021 – Still having the eye twitch. Started around the time of the 2nd shot and is noticeable throughout the day.

4.21.2021 – I had some strange sensations in the right temporal section of my brain for about 3 days (felt like a buzzing); unsure if its related. Appears to have resolved.

9.16.2022 – Muscle pain just at injection site

Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

5.16.2021 – The only symptom I have now is a swollen lymph node under the arm where I received the shot.

5.29.2021 – Swollen lymph node under the arm I got the vaccine in

5.30.2021 – Lymph node under arm remains swollen. Less sore than yesterday.

6.1.2021 – Lymph node under arm is still noticeable - but reduced in size and not painful

6.2.2021 – Lymph node swelling is still obvious, but seems much reduced in size.

6.3.2021 – Lymph node is still slightly swollen

6.6.2021 – Under arm lymph node is still noticeable

Flushing, Muscle spasms and Insomnia

4.6.2021 – Since the day after my second dose, Ive been getting muscle cramps in my calves (feels like Im getting a Charley horse but then goes away) mostly right calf, multiple times (maybe 3?). Also having difficulty sleeping since the shot (woke up in the middle of the night for a couple hours, couldnt fall asleep).

10.29.2021 – Flushing of the face

4.29.2022 – Tested positive for influenza A today. Sore throat, fever, headache, nausea, fatigue.

Drug hypersensitivity, Exercise tolerance decreased and Wheezing

2.16.2021 – Diarrhea

2.28.2021 – Shortness of breath with wheezing, during activities, which did not correlate appropriately with the level of exertion. Shorter endurance. Quicker exhaustion, during exercise.

3.9.2021 – I have lots of snot production, needing to blow my nose with a lot of mucus resulting, every day. No other symptoms suggesting allergies are the cause and have not had this type of behavior in the past.

3.16.2021 – Fever, chills, extreme diarrhea, body aches, stomach ache, et.

3.23.2021 – Diarrhea and severe cramps.

4.6.2021 – Diarrhea G.I. Specialist

8.26.2021 – Allergic reaction to medicine that did not previously cause such a reaction.

2.24.2022 – Caught covid.

Globulins decreased, Freezing phenomenon and Lip dry

1.1.2021 – I took 1 tynenol 8 hours after injection. I rubbed blue emu on site of injection to help with soreness at bedtime

1.2.2021 – Headache for 2 days

1.4.2021 – Ear and jaw pain last evening Sore throat for 2 days. Aches and pain in numerous body parts

1.6.2021 – 1st yesterday lost smell still do not have it back. Sharp pains in injection site Today no taste Some mild pains in arm. Does this mean I have covid? Do I need to be tested? Or will I test positive fir having it since I have had injection of vaccine. Since vaccine I have had most all symptoms.

1.7.2021 – Today has turned off cold and wet. Not sure if my aches are because of the weather. No smell or taste going on 3 days

1.14.2021 – Loss of taste/smell. Tested positive for Covid Still no taste or smell. Have taken muconex d daily Vitamin c. D. Apple cider caps elderberry Aspirin and Pepcid And a Dose Z pack. sinus infection/ blood in nose lips parched Dizzy

2.21.2021 – Had Covid after 1st vaccine. Smell still not recovered. Lots of mucus coughing up still. After 2 Nd vaccine 12 hrs later freezing, headache, and nausea. Felt terrible Would not have gone into work if I had known how bad I was gonna feel

3.11.2021 – Had some bumps on my face. Not had one in years. 3 bumps. And had reaction to backache lotions. Blister rash where the creams were. I have used for years. Maybe a coeindence but not normal reaction

5.1.2021 – Shingles for 1st time. Few weeks later breathing problems cold. Still no smell back yet

7.30.2021 – Respiratory infection. Maybe pneumonia the way I cough was. Took steroid shot and dose of steroids and 2 rounds of antibiotics. Have had shingles my health has been compromised. My globulins level is low. Work at hospital. So they saw me while at work. Then went to my dr