Their Stories

Superficial vein thrombosis, Varicose vein and Sinusitis

2.16.2021 – Very mild fatigue

3.19.2021 – I have a sinus infection & congestion.

5.12.2021 – Superficial Thrombophlebitis Primary dr & vascular surgeon

11.1.2021 – Two months after 2nd Moderna shot I had a superficial thrombosis in my leg which subsided in a couple months & this week developed some of initial discomfort. Windering if this may be related to vaccines will ask my Dr.

11.5.2021 – Some discomfort in veins in my legs

12.9.2021 – Not worsened but I do have some lingering effects my doctor thinks it may be the antibodies may have caused some inflammation & it's effecting my varicose veins. I'm taking a full aspirin rather than a baby aspirin for now. Just a call to my doctor

Trigger finger, Tachycardia and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

2.2.2021 – Yesterday high temp was 101.4; rollercoastered from chills to fever; today feeling good- didnt realize still had a fever... face a bit flushed; both days some minor drainage and brief sore throat

2.5.2021 – Note: injection site is still sore but getting better

3.14.2021 – Ive been having ongoing leg (hamstring) and calf cramping since my second dose. Didnt think much of it at first, but a PT advised me to report it. Received advice and stretches from a PT friend

5.29.2022 – Tachycardia

11.27.2022 – Tiredness. Unrelated: trigger thumb

Flushing, Insomnia and Paresthesia

2.4.2021 – Face flushing and itchy today & within 1 hr of injection

2.5.2021 – Pins & needles sensations in hands, legs & face. Flushing & rash on face & neck, required ER visit

2.6.2021 – Face flushing and pins and needles sensations in hands and legs

2.7.2021 – Hands and legs continue to have pins and needles sensation since 2/4/2021, no improvement, setting appt with primary care tomorrow

2.8.2021 – Pins and needles sensations in hands, legs, feet and face Primary care physician

2.22.2021 – Unexplained leg pain, having difficulty sleeping due to the pain. Seems to be better during the day. Still experiencing pins and needles in right arm & leg, right side is where I was vaccinated. This side effect is improving.

Arthropathy, Hypertension and Sinus congestion

3.2.2021 – Possibly some tenderness or tension in my lower abdomen. I wonder if it might be related to lymph nodes as I've been reading that this sometimes is happening with women and concern about lumps near the breast. It seems better this week.

9.7.2021 – Allergies-stuffy head

11.12.2021 – Seasonal allergies - sinus and chest congestion, cough. Had a negative Covid and flu test, seeing improvement

4.19.2022 – Ive had "muscle knots" in my legs which I've been receiving treatment for. I believe this is not related to the vaccines but to doing repetitive exercises during the last year.

Migraine with aura, Ophthalmic migraine and Blepharospasm

3.4.2021 – Lightheaded. Ocular migraines with pain behind my eyes.

3.5.2021 – Dizziness, ocular migraines with severe headache and pain behind my eyes.

3.6.2021 – Still having ocular migraines and headaches. Lightheadedness is a bit better.

3.7.2021 – Continuing to have ocular migraines and dizziness with headache

3.8.2021 – Severe ocular migraines and dizziness with accompanying headache

3.9.2021 – Still having ocular migraines and dizziness

3.10.2021 – Ocular migraies and dizziness continue

3.17.2021 – Very large area of red rash around vaccination site. Tender and warm to the touch.

3.31.2021 – Ocular migraines with headaches

4.1.2021 – Ocular migraines with headaches and auras

4.2.2021 – Auras from ocular migraines and headackes

4.3.2021 – Still having ocular migraines but less often

4.4.2021 – Ocular migraines

4.5.2021 – Ocular migaines

4.6.2021 – Ocular migraine auras

4.27.2021 – Eyelid twitching followed by ocular migraines are strong again. Also headaches.

Abnormal menstrual clots, Polymenorrhea and Intermenstrual bleeding

7.31.2021 – I started my menstrual period a week early. I have seen many other women complain about period changes after the vaccine, but Im not sure how many have reported that to the CDC. I hope this data helps.

8.15.2021 – neck and should pain (no previous history of this prior to second shot). and, menstrual spotting only 15 days into current cycle. my menstrual cycle was early after the last shot as well. i was never irregular before the vaccine.

8.17.2021 – heavy menstrual clotting and early menstruation

9.4.2021 – early menstruation again

Wrist fracture, Skin disorder and Autoimmune disorder

2.6.2021 – On the 7th-8th day after the Moderna shot, I developed a red rash on my upper left arm. It was painless & vaguely itched. It looked exactly like so-called Covid Vaccine Arm as seen online. It has resolved now w/only slight pinkness remaining.

3.2.2021 – Yesterday I should have reported feeling Poor.

3.3.2021 – Sinus headache day after shot. Next day, slight bilateral nose bleeding which continue a bit. NEVER had these issues before. Related to the shot?

8.29.2021 – Lately I am experiencing what I assume to be allergy symptoms. Some congestion and runny nose. Throat irritation. No coughing or fever.

10.27.2021 – I just got the shot an hour ago

10.28.2021 – Faint. Almost passed out trying to get myself water upstairs

10.30.2021 – Night sweat (1)

10.31.2021 – 2nd night in a row: Night Sweats

12.8.2021 – Broken wrist (traumatic). No link to Covid vaccine Day surgery center

5.2.2022 – Correcting yesterday, I felt "Poor"

9.25.2022 – My shot was 3 hrs ago. Nothing so far.

9.27.2022 – Night sweat

10.9.2022 – Today, a slight runny nose and slight sore throat. No fever. Rapid test results are negative. Exposure to nonsymptomatic person last Monday; we were outside and I was masked.

Glaucoma, Drug hypersensitivity and Rash papular

2.25.2021 – Raised rash on my arm which started after 2nd shot. I had a raised area in the same place for 2 days after the 1st shot.

8.5.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose, head congestion last week. Got an instant Covid test which was negative. Also separately the rash on my arm came back for 6 weeks following a 5 day hospital stay for hip surgery.

2.4.2022 – Headache and runny nose

4.29.2022 – New Allergy to methylprednisolone, worsening glaucoma

Facial pain, Brain fog and Vomiting

4.13.2021 – Swollen gland in neck (pea sized)

4.15.2021 – Pea sized lymph node in neck (same as previously, no change)

5.9.2021 – I don't have anything new or worsening, but I still have a swollen lymph node in my neck that ranges from the size of a pea to the size of a blueberry. I first noticed it 4 days post vaccination (April 12th).

7.8.2021 – Intermittent, very mild facial pain (right side). Unsure if due to seasonal allergies. I still have enlarged lymph node 12 weeks post injection. The size of lymph node has not changed and is less than 1 cm.

10.25.2022 – Had vomiting/diarrhea from 10/21-10/22.Negative for COVID. I still have brain fog and bad fatigue following my illness. Flu shot on 10/15. Likely picked up an illness in the community, as my family experienced milder but similar symptoms to mine.

Massage, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Muscle tightness

4.11.2021 – Tight muscles in my shoulder blade area. I'm not sure if it's related or not. (b)(6), Dr. (b)(6)

4.19.2021 – My right arm/shoulder area (where I got my shot) has seized/tightened up and won't release despite continued efforts. My doctors office & massage therapist

4.25.2021 – My right shoulder muscles are tight. This has caused extreme pain in my right arm. I've had massage & am beginning PT this week for this issue. Massage therapist

6.27.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose & congestion.

3.28.2022 – Congested nose, sore throat & headaches Texting my doctor

Depression, Urinary tract infection and Tenderness

1.15.2021 – Mild sore throat

1.28.2021 – Large swelling below collarbone on same side where Bainbridge was administered.

1.29.2021 – Continue to have swelling below my collarbone on side where i got the vaccine. It is increasingly tender to the touch.

1.30.2021 – Swelling below collarbone on the same side as injection site

2.2.2021 – Sore throat

2.24.2021 – 1 full day of sneezing and congestion

1.27.2022 – Contracted 2 UTI's Dizziness last 3 days Extreme fatigue COVID-19

5.17.2022 – Extreme back spasms

5.24.2022 – Vomiting and diarrhea

10.18.2022 – Extreme exhaustion

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Feeling cold and Injection site warmth

2.13.2021 – I was already tired before the shot. I am an active cancer patient.

3.17.2021 – Bright red warm patches on the upper arm that received the injection. Not at the exact injection site.

3.18.2021 – Large red, warm spot on the arm that got the injection, lower than the injection site.

3.20.2021 – COVID arm

4.17.2021 – Sinus drainage and mild sore throat.

6.12.2021 – Cold or allergy symptoms. Head and chest congestion.Low grade fever.Cough. Fatigue.

10.5.2021 – Just for one day I had a bad headache, low fever, couldn't get warm, a little change in breathing (I only have one lung, so I have breathing issues anyway), fatigue.

9.8.2022 – I had COVID in Late June/early July.

11.4.2022 – A little sinus drainage and occasional cough.

Pharyngeal swelling, Sinus pain and Eye pain

3.9.2021 – Tender underarm

3.20.2021 – Congestion, scratchy throat

6.5.2021 – Congestion

9.4.2021 – Fever 5 days, sinus pressure

11.4.2021 – Light headed

11.7.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes under vaccination arm. Mild pain

11.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under left arm, mild-moderate pain.

12.1.2021 – Congestion, headache, sore throat

12.8.2021 – Congestion, cough, headache. But negative Covid test

12.15.2021 – Congestion, cough, sore throat. Negative Covid test.

2.2.2022 – Sinus infection, bronchitis

6.2.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under shot arm

6.3.2022 – Swelling of lymph nodes under vaccinated arm.

6.7.2022 – Cold sore appeared on lip. Not had one in a year

11.3.2022 – Throat swelled up, had to take several Benedryl

12.7.2022 – Left sinus/eye pain

Blood creatinine increased, Renal impairment and Hepatic enzyme increased

2.25.2021 – Slight headache back of head but bare able

3.6.2021 – Headaches liver enzymes and creative elevated3 days after first dose had to go to emergency roomLabs now back to normal ultrasound done normal

5.13.2021 – Liver enzymes kidneys function went up after first vaccines all back to nothing Have head aches sometimes x2 episode of nausea vomiting last 2 weeks

8.14.2021 – Kidney and liver enzymes went up the 3rd day after 1 st vaccine but back to normal in 2 weeks Military base clinic

2.11.2022 – Covid

Postmenopausal hemorrhage, Therapeutic response unexpected and Neoplasm malignant

4.25.2021 – More fatigue. Neuropathy in feet got better after the vaccines, but now is a little bit worse than before the shots. Could just be the way it is and not connected to the shots at all.

10.26.2021 – I got a moderna booster and a flu shot on October separately. Over the next three days I had site pain, chills, nausea, headache, fever, felt like I had the flu, fatigue and body aches.

10.27.2021 – Dizzy spell. Falling over, but didn't go down. Had hard time getting upright.

11.17.2021 – Fatigue more often, stomach pains

4.13.2022 – After 14 years of being in menopause started having barely visible periods again. Phone consultation

7.16.2022 – Light headedness

8.23.2022 – Sore throat, headaches

11.24.2022 – Sinusitis. Back pain, from a fall. Dizzy. Nauseous. Mild fever.

Thrombosis, Lacrimation increased and Palpitations

4.5.2021 – runny nose

4.7.2021 – Runny nose and watery eyes

4.8.2021 – runny nose and watery eyes

4.19.2021 – I've had shortness of breath and heart palpations and checked with my cardiologist. I still have headaches and fatigue since my second Pfizer shot on 4/5/2021

5.3.2021 – Still having shortness of breath, chest pressure, headaches and extreme fatigue.

5.10.2021 – Shortness of breath, chest pressure, fatigue

5.17.2021 – Chest palpations and shortness of breath

10.4.2021 – I have developed blood clots and I stil have fatigue.

1.28.2022 – Arm soreness

3.7.2022 – Shortness of breath, chest pressure, increased headaches In office visit

Injection site erythema, Pruritus and Pain in extremity

1.22.2021 – My right arm was sore most of the evening yesterday. I took 2 Tylenol and I felt a little better before I went to bed.

1.25.2021 – A slight headache off and on.

1.27.2021 – A slight headache. Not as bad as after I got the shot the next day.

1.28.2021 – No

2.5.2021 – My right heel started hurting and became swollen. I was told by a dr. it has to do with me wearing not proper shoes. I was in horrible pain for almost a week now. Im soaking in Epsom salts starting yesterday evening.

2.15.2021 – My left arm is still sore and is starting to itch.

2.17.2021 – Red in a circle where shot was given.

Cholesterol granuloma, Glossodynia and Facial pain

4.17.2021 – Bad sinus infection. Facial pain on the entire left side including teeth and tongue. MRI

6.13.2021 – Sinuses won't fully drain. Sinus infection with severe facial pain started in early April. Resulted in 2 mo asthma flare and is no longer under control. Confirmed surgery needed. MRI also showed a cholesterol granuloma cyst.

1.30.2022 – Couple of headaches

5.2.2022 – Scratchy throat. Cough. Sinus congestion. Ear ache. Muscle aches. Mild chest pain. Tiredness.

11.1.2022 – Nasal and chest congestion. Coughing. Primary care

Tympanic membrane perforation, Middle ear effusion and Ocular discomfort

3.26.2021 – Lightheaded

3.30.2021 – Headache is more like the onset of a migraine, but without pain.

3.31.2021 – Occasional visual disturbances like onset of migraine, but no pain.

4.2.2021 – Numbness in fingertips of left hand

4.29.2021 – Migraine

5.28.2021 – Pressure behind my eyes followed by dizziness. Happens multiple times a day.

12.30.2022 – Fluid buildup behind eardrums without any other respiratory symptoms 1-2 days after Pfizer bivalent booster in September. May need surgery to repair ruptured eardrum

Post procedural complication, Skin neoplasm excision and Musculoskeletal disorder

1.17.2021 – Symptoms reported are usual and more likely related to fibromyalgia. No significance increase noted.

1.18.2021 – Symptoms are usual and likely associated with fibromyalgia. They have not changed since receiving the vaccine.

1.21.2021 – Symptoms are usual and likely associated with fibromyalgia. They have not changed significantly since receiving the vaccine.

2.8.2021 – I have fibromyalgia so symptoms of fatigue an muscle pain are not unusual, but today's fatigue is more intense and seems unusual. I also have faint headache, which is uncommon. The past two evenings my temperature has been slightly elevated at 98.0 and 98.3, but the morning temperatures have been more normal, 97.6 and 97.0. Today my blood pressure, which averages 130/70 soared to 157/91 - the highest pressures seem this year.

2.9.2021 – I have fibromyalgia so muscle aches and fatigue are nothing unusual, but do seem quite intense the past two days. The elevated blood pressure reported yesterday returned to usual levels yesterday evening and this morning. Headache is mild and responded well to two Extra-strength Tylenol.

2.10.2021 – Body aches and fatigue may be, at least partially, due to fibromyalgia, but have been more severe the past three days. Headache has been mild and well-controlled with Extra Strength Tylenol.

2.11.2021 – Muscle ache and fatigue are markedly better to and may be attributed to Fibromyalgia. I slept better last night and tthe mold headache is gone.

2.12.2021 – Symptoms are not unusual and likely associated with fibromyalgia.

2.13.2021 – Today's ymptoms are likely associated with fibromyalgia rather than side effects of the vaccine.

10.5.2021 – Arthritis along the backs of my hands, which is normally very mild or not painful has become severe to the point that I can barely use my right hand for some things.

4.15.2022 – Leg and back pain that seriously disrupts sleep after unsuccessful back surgery. Thin melanoma on back that was surgically removed 4/14/22. About 10 days of severe malaise and body ache after receiving the vaccine. No other COVID symptoms.

Dysgraphia, Mental fatigue and Speech disorder

4.14.2021 – very tired, some shortness of breath

5.12.2021 – mild headache

5.19.2021 – mild sore throat, continued mild headache, some chills, no fever. Think it's seasonal allergies and recent wildfires near us in L.A. though.

7.21.2021 – shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, headache/pressure, chest phlegm, neck stiffness, occasional lightheaded, nausea

10.22.2021 – sore upper arm near injection site (last week) mild fatigue sore throat headache (today)

11.4.2021 – lightheaded, dizzy

11.19.2021 – slight soreness around injection site

12.3.2021 – sore throat and mild chills

1.28.2022 – cough

4.29.2022 – got covid

7.11.2022 – brain fog

7.12.2022 – short of breath

7.26.2022 – more brain fog, new symptom dififculty with speech

8.2.2022 – trouble speaking, more brain fog

8.16.2022 – more cognitive difficulty esp with speech, writing, typing, brain fog, but this all probably long covid and not from booster in person dr appt

10.18.2022 – from long covid not

10.19.2022 – symptoms from long covid got worse after booster

10.28.2022 – headache, head pressure. might be from long covid or new medication though

Tendonitis, Joint swelling and Dyspepsia

3.30.2021 – Diarrhea and chills last night for about 3 hours.

6.30.2021 – Swollen anklesOccasional pain under lower sternum

9.23.2021 – A new cough and dizziness. Neither lasted long, just a few days each (not at the same time). I had a COVID test with the cough and it was negative.

11.18.2021 – Hip pain, possibly piriformis muscle.

2.17.2022 – I had bad heartburn and diarrhea that lasted 24 hours. I'm also going to PT for tendinitis in my right hip.

8.19.2022 – More muscle and joint pain, headache Phone check in with nurse

Viral infection, Contusion and Tenderness

2.26.2021 – On 2/23/2021, I developed a pain in my right ankle area that feels like it is bruised and hurts to the touch. No injury to tie to it. Dont know if Covid vaccine related or not, but significant enough to mention. Today, feeling fatigued.

3.13.2021 – Symptoms were mild enough that no over the counter drugs

3.15.2021 – Rash on lower left leg area about the size of a saucer plate

12.3.2021 – Shortness of breath-viral induced asthma, sore throat, coughing

Nasal discomfort, Painful respiration and Sleep disorder

3.9.2021 – So cold my teeth were chattering and my hands were shaking

3.10.2021 – I have very swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my body (vaccine side). They're swollen and painful. The worst are the lymph nodes around my collar bone and in my arm pit.

3.11.2021 – I have very swollen and tender lymph nodes on the left side of my body. The same side as the injection. The swollen nodes are in my neck, collarbone, and underarm.

3.12.2021 – I have a very swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my body, which is the side of the injection. They are swollen and tender and are in my neck, collarbone, and under arm

3.13.2021 – Swollen tender lymph nodes in my neck, collarbone and underarm on my left side. The side of the injection.

3.14.2021 – I still have swollen and tender lymph nodes on the left side of my body in my neck, collarbone and underarm.

3.15.2021 – I still have swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my body in my neck, armpit, and around my collarbone.

10.21.2021 – Raw feeling at back of throat/nose. n.b. I am not I'll/do not have a cold

10.22.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes on left side around my neck, collarbone, and armpit. Also discomfort if I breathe in deeply.

10.23.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes: left side around neck, collar bone, arm pit. Left arm was injection site. Also discomfort if I breathe in very deeply.

10.24.2021 – I have one of the worst headaches of my life. It woke me up around 5:00am. It's now 2:00pm. I've taken 5 ibuprofen (3 earlier, 2 just now) and 2 Tylenol. Headache will not go away.

10.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

10.26.2021 – Just a few lingering swollen lymph nodes on left side (injection side) near collarbone, neck, and armpit

4.20.2022 – I was diagnosed with covid on 4/10.

Lymphedema, Swelling and Hypertension

3.23.2021 – A short period of rapid heartbeat about 20 minutes after injection while walking to car.

4.20.2021 – High Blood Pressure and headache Doctor will discuss tomorrow morning

9.21.2021 – Lymphedema both bilaterally. Scheduled in person pcp visit. She scheduled exam at Lymphedema clinic.

4.24.2022 – April 15th day after vaccine, experinced fever, tirednee an aches and pains. The next day I was extremely tired, and lymphedema in legs became quite pronounced.

5.15.2022 – My lymphedema is really acting up. Having a hard time with the swelling.

11.14.2022 – lymphedema is worse.

Tension, Exercise tolerance decreased and Quarantine

3.27.2021 – Tinnitus

3.28.2021 – Attempted my normal weekly 5K run but called it quits at 2.88mi and feeling unusually fatiqued afterwards.

3.29.2021 – Slight tinnitus on-and-off throughout the day. Not as pronounced however as two days ago.

3.30.2021 – Sense of pending headache that never arrives (tension); persistent mild tinnitus.

4.2.2021 – Persistent Tinnitus

4.30.2021 – Persistent tinnitus every day since getting the 1st dose.

5.7.2021 – Not new but the tinnitus I started experiencing with the first shot, and have experienced almost continuously since the second, still persists.

4.25.2022 – Exp COVID symptoms in Jan-headache,muscle aches, sore throat. Was exposed preceding wk. Tested neg on Binax and iHealth rapid antigen tests. Spouse tested+ w/both. Isolated at home. Both of us recovered after 2 wks.

Blood glucose, Bronchospasm and Heart rate irregular

1.17.2021 – I have DM 2 and normal BP. Since vaccine my BS has been 220-155 and BP 195/105-165/87

1.18.2021 – Elevated BP 178/98. Glucose better 148

1.19.2021 – Blood glucose 188; BP 167/96. Had to start BP med

1.22.2021 – BP 187/106

2.3.2021 – BP continues to run high. Dr increased Losartan from 50 mg (started 2 days after 2nd vaccine) to 100 mg. BS continues to run unusually high.

2.10.2021 – My blood sugar and blood pressure continue to run high. My left arm (injected arm) continues to hurt. Headaches and fatigue continue.

2.18.2021 – Not worse but not better. BP. And BS still abnormally high. Still on 100 mg Losartan. Left arm still hurts, enough to make me want Advil for relief.

2.24.2021 – Blood sugar still running higher. BP - still on meds and it is running above normal. Left arm still hurts. Patient portal

7.19.2021 – Fever, headache, pneumonia, bronchial spasms, vaccine injected arm pain, irregular pulse, chest pain, altered sense of taste.

1.13.2022 – Headache, congestion, cough, fatigue, tested CIVID positive 1/10/2022

Soft tissue excision, Fecaloma and Upper respiratory tract congestion

6.10.2021 – Headaches, fatigue has increased, and impacted bowels.

6.17.2021 – I had about with diverticulitis and unspecified muscle pain. But contributing to fatigue.

8.28.2021 – Since the last check in I was hospitalized a second time. I then had a follow up procedure (EGD) 2 weeks ago, where they removed polio and inflamed tissue from the stomach. I have not had a follow up with my physicians go over the pathology report.

5.24.2022 – On May 2 eyes experienced a fever of one 04. 8°F which I struggled to lower for two days. Besides the fever I had chills bodyaches which started to relieve itself and moved into an upper respiratory cough and congestion which persisted until the 21s

Cerebral artery stenosis, Paresthesia oral and Paresthesia

12.30.2020 – Slightly light headed

12.31.2020 – Arm was a little sore today at the injection site.

1.12.2021 – I started having a headache on Saturday afternoon. My headache lasted until Monday. I was very nauseous and I felt like I was going to vomit.

7.22.2021 – Tested Positive for COVID Went to see my primary doctor

9.29.2021 – Had a little tingling in my face after the vaccine. Also could taste the medication in my throat

10.5.2021 – Had a headache For a couple of days

10.12.2021 – I've been having tingling sensations in my chest

12.9.2021 – I have had days when I was feeling lightheaded. Dizzy

3.9.2022 – Tingling on my right lip . Tip of my right fingers & my right foot. Went to my Doctor.

9.9.2022 – Blockage in the brain

Swelling, Hypertension and Chest discomfort

10.23.2021 – Chest tightness/pressure that wrapped around to my back, hypertension *BP-135/75

10.24.2021 – Mild feeling of swelling and tightness on my left chest, BP- 125/74

10.25.2021 – Mild left chest tightness and left shoulder pain, BP-122/74

10.26.2021 – On and off mild left chest tightness and left shoulder pain, BP - 120/85

10.27.2021 – Feeling of tightness on left chest is resolved, BP -120/84

10.28.2021 – Left chest tightness with exertion, BP- 127/81

10.29.2021 – On and off left chest tightness with exertion, BP 122/76