Their Stories

Hair disorder, Cholelithiasis and Cholecystectomy

7.14.2021 – Ive been coughing intermittently for the past 2-3 days.

7.15.2021 – Still coughing

7.16.2021 – Still coughing today

7.23.2021 – I have a recurring stomach issue that occurs intermittently with weeks or months between. But this week it happened 4 times with an intensity and duration longer and worse than Ive ever experienced.

8.1.2021 – Passed two gall stones. Ended up having my gall bladder removed on Thursday.

1.7.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, coughing, body aches, headaches, chills, hot flashes, skin hurting, hair hurting, dizziness/lightheadedness, fatigue

Middle insomnia, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Flushing

1.16.2021 – Facial flushing

2.15.2021 – My highest fever was 100.7 yesterday. Its gone up and down today but coming down.

2.16.2021 – Very bad dizziness. Blood pressure and temp are normal. BAD vertigo.

2.17.2021 – Dizziness but better today than yesterday. More mild.

2.18.2021 – Moderate. I cant work out. Episodes of dizzinessone woke me up in the middle of the night. Ive been having vertigo intermittently for three days!

2.19.2021 – Vertigointermittent and at times fairly severe

2.20.2021 – Vertigofinally much milder today.

11.20.2021 – Sinus issues and some coughing

Tongue discomfort, Oral discomfort and Nodule

2.9.2021 – Itching, burning of tongue, mouth, palms, ankles & feet. Vaccine at 11 am on 2/5/21 at 8 pm BP 168/80 went to ER given 25 mg Benadryl and, sent home and 25 mg Benadryl at midnight Next day ok. Wondering if second doze of Moderna is recommended

3.6.2021 – Used 25 mg Benadryl after injection for itching

3.7.2021 – Pain on underside of arm that was injected. Opposite arm (first injection) has a knot

3.11.2021 – Just have little knot in left arm from first vaccine

4.2.2021 – Headache Pain in nape of neck

Nodule, Peripheral swelling and Rash

2.11.2021 – Tired most of time breathe is short

2.18.2021 – Very weak shortness of breath and a knot near the groning aea feet & hands swollen

2.27.2021 – Hospitalized due to severe rash on both arms and hands lymph nodes Expanded in my Expanded in my In my stomach Rash on both arms

3.13.2021 – Severe rash over body Expanded lymph nodes in the stomach & groning area surgical procedure done on yesterday in the groning (2) one was removed.This information was reported no response received

Skin warm, Limb discomfort and Tenderness

3.19.2021 – Arm aches below injection site.. triceps to wrist

3.20.2021 – Upper arm is tender

3.21.2021 – Upper arm still tender and warm to touch. Otherwise OK

3.22.2021 – Upper arm very mild tenderness. Still quite warm to touch

3.24.2021 – AOK

3.25.2021 – Actually have been tired all week. Had put it down to long work hours but have cut back, starting later, finishing earlier and getting more sleep. Still tired!

4.10.2021 – Upper arm in vicinity of vaccine feels like I got kicked by a horse. Pain radiates down my arm, lower arm feels weird. Bad headache. Kept me awake from about 3am. (shot was 2pm previous day)

4.11.2021 – Upper arm pain, less severe than yesterday. Less severe headache. Slept until 4am, but too uncomfortable to sleep more

4.12.2021 – Sore throat

4.13.2021 – sore throat, swollen gland in neck

4.15.2021 – Sore throat, swollen gland in neck/left side

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Lymph node pain and Nasal congestion

1.4.2021 – Right axillary lymph node swelling and tenderness

1.5.2021 – Swollen and tender right axillary lymph nodes

2.2.2021 – 12 hours after getting the 2nd dose, I experienced fever (38.1 C), chills, headache, moderate to severe body aches, nausea, and fatigue. These symptoms subsided with 24 hours after getting the vaccine.

1.28.2022 – Fever, chills, body aches, nasal congestion, and post nasal drip related to SARS-COV-2 infection. Routine dental exam

Middle ear effusion, Flatulence and Constipation

4.28.2021 – I thought it was allergies on 4/21, but it worsened into cold symptoms. Sore throat, multiple and rapid sneezing, congestion. I still have fluid in my head or ears, causing headaches.

5.6.2021 – Shortness of breath, feels like insides are quivering

12.8.2021 – Swollen armpit lymph nodes on injection side

12.9.2021 – Swelling/tenderness of injection side armpit but getting better

1.17.2022 – Headaches, dizziness, gas, constipation

6.6.2022 – Cold symptoms like stuffy nose, sneezing and sore throat, also headaches- recently they've been sharp in the front right

12.19.2022 – Cold symptoms- cough, congestion

Impaired work ability, Nausea and Injection site pain

12.28.2020 – Slight sore throat

12.30.2020 – Still slight sore throat

1.14.2021 – Beginning night of 1/11, sharp pain experienced at injection site (mostly to touch), no redness or swelling. Nausea and fatigue started 1/12. Nausea has stopped on 1/14. Pain at injection site is present but improved

1.31.2021 – On, 1/21, had 101 fever, nausea, and body aches. Fever controlled with Tylenol. Symptoms lasted ~24 hours. Off work on 1/21, back to work 1/22. Nausea persisted for 4 days

Acupuncture, Sinus headache and Impaired work ability

1.28.2021 – I think its a sinus headache and probably not the vaccine

2.28.2021 – I had the shot a week ago fri. I had a sore arm body aches and a minor fever for 2 days. Then nothing for a day then 2 days of fatigue, nausea, body aches. Then some fatigue off and on. It lasted longer than I expected - for a week

2.19.2022 – I tested positive with a home test. Dec 30. Had fever 101, aches, congestion for 3 or 4 days. Then as if recovering from a cold. Then sinusitis and fatigue. About 1 mo altogether. I tested negative with a home test after about 2 weeks. Acupuncture towards the end

5.4.2022 – In Jan Intested positive for Covid with a rapid test. 4 days of 101 fever, aches and fatigue. A week or two later it went o my sinuses and I had fatigue and sinusitis for 2-3 weeks. Saw my primary care physician

11.1.2022 – Very mild symptoms for maybe 4 days Unable to work etc primarily to not expose others Phone with Dr.

Hypoesthesia, Neck pain and Paresthesia

3.30.2021 – Pee smells funny?

4.19.2021 – On the day after my 2nd vaccine, the arm where I received the shot was tingly and numb. Its fine now, two days later.

5.15.2021 – I have new joint pain in my hands, wrists, and neck. Ive never had this before. Of course it may be unrelated to the COVID vaccine. But like I said its an entirely new experience.

5.31.2021 – Joint pain. I may have mentioned this in a previous report. Of course it may be entirely unrelated to the vaccine. But its new to me. Im 56 years old and get lots of exercise.

Balance disorder, Injection site swelling and Edema peripheral

3.12.2021 – I have had the slightest sore arm. The survey doesn't allow for that response.

3.13.2021 – Just the slightest swelling at injection sute

3.14.2021 – Swelling/soreness in arm is very mild

3.24.2021 – Some nasal congestionTiredness

4.9.2021 – Felt woozy and unbalanced, not bad but noticeable, swollen glamds

4.10.2021 – Woozy

4.14.2021 – Woozy, dizzy feeling very bad last night

4.21.2021 – I became ill on 4/14, a week after the vaccine with swollen glands, fatigue and wooziness. It is mostly clear since 4/19. This was unexpected and I could not report the worst days as the daily check ins had ended.

11.26.2021 – I forgot to take my levothyroxine, so that may have caused the fatigue

11.28.2021 – mild sore throat

12.21.2021 – Felt a bit ill (woozy, potentially feverish)

4.29.2022 – Sore throat

Cyanosis, Smoke sensitivity and Injection site vesicles

6.15.2021 – Itching abdominal about 10 hours post no rash yetvac

6.16.2021 – Soreness under arms chest neck very hot to touch

6.17.2021 – Swelling hands adominal swelling

6.18.2021 – Swelling

6.30.2021 – Headache swelling arms nasea

7.6.2021 – Severe headache sat mom night now back less severe. Muscle cramps

7.20.2021 – Injection sight has a brownish bruise Blister at injection sight two more on arm slightly surfacesore. 3 days ago. Weird delayed bruising. Arm really sore but only now has bruising. Rash on neck

7.27.2021 – Yesterday severe muscle cramps extremeties headache nauseA vommitting

11.1.2021 – Menstrual issues

11.3.2021 – Muscle cramps

4.30.2022 – Leg swelling

6.25.2022 – Swelling legs hands

6.26.2022 – Fever in arm

6.29.2022 – Itching all over have red welts onlegs

6.30.2022 – Swollen eyes one bluish around eye

7.14.2022 – Severe migraine die to 72 hours boiling black smoke (b)(6) swelling legs feet hands vessels look like may be inflamed. Shortness of breath.for a few minutes when exerting heavy physical activity

7.28.2022 – Very heavy menstrual flow cannot leave home for two days feet legs very swollen only time feet this swollen from a spider bite hands swollen excess fluid

9.22.2022 – Menstruation stopped late 3 weeks Hands swelling

Dysgraphia, Gout and Mobility decreased

2.16.2021 – I am having pain in my wrist on the same arm as the injection .... unable to lift much with right hand .... doubt it is related to my injection though .... I have had gout and understand this could be the problem (though I have never had it in my hand before) ... the pain woke me up last night ... Tylenol has helped a little .... I will call my doctor in the morning if it is not better tomorrow ... pain at the injection site is almost gone ....

Injection site mass, Swelling and Injection site pruritus

4.19.2021 – Just now got it at 2:30 pm

4.22.2021 – Lymph node swellin pain up along neck to ear, just on side shot was given. Scratchy throat. Mild to modetste pain. Just on that side.d

4.23.2021 – Still swollen lymph in armpit. A bit sore up neck to ear but much better than yesterday

4.24.2021 – Lymph node still swollen & painful up neck to ear. Better today.

4.25.2021 – Lymph node in armpit & up neck to ear still hurts. Better than the last 2 days

4.26.2021 – Still have swollen nodes in armpit. Trsvels up to neck. Pain in neck and esr. Like an ear infection. Better today than yesterday..

10.3.2022 – Itchy and small lump at vacc site- gone in 2 days.

Herpes zoster, Urinary tract infection and Hypertension

3.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of vaccination

3.9.2021 – Swollen lymph glands under arm on side of injection

9.5.2021 – A couple of weeks ago the site of my injection hurt again for 3 days and my lymph nodes under that arm were swollen and sore. Both have since gone away

10.4.2021 – Very swollen and painful lymph nodes under my arm where the injection was

10.5.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under my arm

10.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm

10.2.2022 – Shingles, UTI

11.14.2022 – Very bad cold. Covid test negative

Dysphonia, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Herpes zoster

4.2.2021 – Diagnosed at urgent care with shingles yesterday I had rash day of vaccine but did not know it was shingles

4.7.2021 – I do have shingles so it has made things rougher

4.21.2021 – Its been 3 weeks today since my moderna injection today my lymph node under my armpit on that same injection side has been swollen and tender. Worried to have 2nd injection next Wed in that arm.

1.11.2022 – Sinus drainage and hoarseness throat little sore

3.1.2022 – Terrible sinus infection had to go on prednisone and antibiotics. Had appt at office

Eczema, Sluggishness and Chest discomfort

3.27.2021 – Tightness in my chest on left side and fever

3.29.2021 – Insomnia

3.31.2021 – I had insomnia so took a sleeping pill at 930pm, slept until 1130am, and it's 430pm and I still feel really sluggish, and almost drunk like. No idea if the vaccine had anything at all to do with this feeling or the lack of sleep from prior days or why such an extreme reaction to an overcounter sleeping pill.

4.1.2021 – Had insomnia last night was awake until 430am

4.10.2021 – Just a rash I believe may be related to my eczema, but it came on sudden and spread fast. I also felt a little sick like a couple days ago for about a day, but was able to do normal functions.

Tongue dry, Hypoesthesia oral and Paresthesia oral

1.28.2021 – Within 30 minutes some slight tingling and numbness of lips and tongue. Pharmacist gave me benadryl and water.

1.30.2021 – Lightheaded

10.25.2021 – Tongue felt slighty drya and tingly so I took Benadryl as directed. Within first half hour after shot.

4.4.2022 – Some fullness in ears. Lymph nodes enlarged.

4.7.2022 – Office call

4.8.2022 – Not sleeping

4.29.2022 – Sore throat,Congestion

5.14.2022 – Common cold with cough and congestion turned into sinus infection. Taking antibiotics and cough medication and prebiotic. Improving. Primary Care/Nurse Practitioner

10.1.2022 – Insomnia after 5th shot. Moderna Bivalent Vaccination. Allergic reaction treated with Benedryl. Aches and pains and headache.fatigue.

Respiratory rate increased, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Secretion discharge

2.21.2021 – Allergy cough, itching around the shot area of my left arm

2.22.2021 – A sore throat on Sunday February 21, 2021. Allergy cough today.

3.13.2021 – Running Nose

3.14.2021 – Throat felt unusual

3.15.2021 – None

3.17.2021 – A cough in my throat all day.

3.18.2021 – Coughing, chest hurts, breathing hard, feel lightheaded and dizzy

3.19.2021 – Heavy breathing, cough with mucus

3.20.2021 – A cough with mucas

6.12.2021 – My heart sometime feel like Im out of breath. My heart sometimes beats fast.

3.13.2022 – A cough all day long and night with mucas. Running noise and stomach issues.

Menstruation delayed, Menstrual disorder and Menstruation irregular

4.27.2021 – My period is now 7 days late. I have a hormonal IUD. This is highly unusual for me. Usually 28 day cycle. I got both shots during one cycle.

5.4.2021 – Still havent begun a menstrual cycle. Currently about 14 days late. I have an IUD and am usually very regular. Havent taken a pregnancy test yet, but i think that is highly unlikely, having had sex once in 4 months and an IUD and Im 42.

5.11.2021 – Still no period since my first vaccine on 3/30. I did take a pregnancy test, which was negative.

5.18.2021 – I got my period for the first time since my first vaccination on 3/30/21. It is right on time as if I hadnt skipped last month. This is highly unusual for me (iud and have always been very regular). All good now! JustWant to make sure you are awar

Epididymal cyst, Testicular swelling and Somnolence

4.21.2021 – Need extra hour of sleep

4.22.2021 – I needed an extra 90 min sleep then fine

4.30.2021 – I have one enlarged testicle. I noticed 5 days after 2nd vaccine. Cant say if its related.

5.7.2021 – More enlarged left testicle. This began the week after 2nd vaccine shot.

5.21.2021 – The enlarged testicle I observed turns out to be a cyst in the epididymis. A spermatacele or hydrocele. Examination and possible corrective procedures required. Cant tell if it started before or after vaccination. Noticed after 2nd injection.

Color blindness, Holmes-Adie pupil and Emotional poverty

4.21.2021 – Itchy ears

5.5.2021 – Blood in stool.

10.20.2021 – Fatigue, shorter of breath, muscle soreness, have been diagnosed with depression, am waiting on thyroid tests, have a thyroid nodule, cyanosis of neck.

4.21.2022 – Dizziness, tingling on right side, rt side involuntary movement, adies tonic pupil, extreme fatigue, intermittent colorblindness, dark eye flashes, double vision, headaches, neck ache (sometimes rt side only), loss of emotions, slow and jerky walking

8.10.2022 – Swollen armpit lynph node since sunday. I got the shpt on that side.

8.12.2022 – Rectal bleeding

11.7.2022 – Rectal bleeding.

Axillary mass, Sinus headache and Injection site reaction

2.2.2021 – The night of the shot, my arm muscle was so sore (felt like a tetnus shot) - it hurt to raise my arm. It was better the next day. The day after, I had a tender lymph node in my arm pit. 2 days after, my neck muscles, in that side only, were really stiff and sore, but I could have slept on it wrong (I don't know that it was definitely from the shot)

2.3.2021 – I highly doubt my headache is from the shot. I get them during my menstrual cycle.

2.12.2021 – The lymph node in the arm with the shot became tender again, a few days ago. It still feels a little swollen, but it doesn't really hurt today.

2.22.2021 – The swelling is a node in my armpit, only in the side that I got shot, save as the first dose.

2.23.2021 – Node in my arm pit of shot arm still swollen and sore.

2.24.2021 – Node under arm still a little swollen and slightly tender, but it's better today.

2.25.2021 – The node swelling has gone down. I feel a little like I might be getting a fever, but i don't have one according to my thermometer (same situation as first couple of days)

4.3.2021 – Migraines, but they're likely related to my menstrual cycle

9.30.2021 – Arm is a little sore when lifting it up. It's been less than 3 hrs since I got the shot though.

10.1.2021 – Lymph node in armpit of shot arm is swollen and sore

10.2.2021 – Swollen and sore lymph node in armpit of shot arm. Fever was checked after i checked in yesterday, but ended this morning.

10.3.2021 – Lymph node in armpit is shot arm is swollen and sore.

10.4.2021 – Lymph node in armpit of shot arm still swollen and sore

10.5.2021 – Lymph node still swollen a little in armpit of shot arm, but it isn't painful anymore

10.6.2021 – Lymph node still swollen a little, only tender if I press on it

5.24.2022 – Swollen gland in armpit of shot arm

5.25.2022 – Swollen lymph node or gland in armpit of about arm

5.26.2022 – Swollen lymph node or gland in armpit of shot arm

5.27.2022 – Swollen lymph node or gland in armpit of shot arm, but less than yesterday

5.29.2022 – I think my headache is a sinus headache, but I'm reporting it anyway

5.30.2022 – I get migraines, so it is unlikely that it is a result of the shot

10.8.2022 – Injection site is very hot 100F according to my thermometer. None of the other COVID vaccines created a hot, red area like this one.

10.9.2022 – Injection site is red, swollen, hot, and itchy. Node in armpit of shot arm swollen and sore.

10.10.2022 – I felt feverish last night after sending in yesterday's report. Injection site isn't quite as hot today, but still warm, swollen, and itchy (even with allergy meds and Benadryl cream applied to it). Node in armpit of shot arm still swollen and sore.

10.11.2022 – Node in short arm swollen and sore. Injection site is less red, hot, swollen, and sore than it had been. Fatigue/tiredness is laying much longer than with other boosters

10.12.2022 – Injection site symptoms are almost gone.

10.28.2022 – I have become a little light headed a few times. It was around the time my son tested positive and he had that symptom, but I tested negative twice (3 days apart).

Lymphadenopathy and Pain in extremity

2.26.2021 – Only little soreness on vaccinated arm

3.28.2021 – Lymph node above collarbone swollen. It is about the size of a golf ball.

3.29.2021 – Still swollen lymph node just about collarbone on vaccination side Call to Doctor. Suggested Benadryl and ibuprofen. Contact if not change.

3.30.2021 – Lymph node above right collarbone still swollen. Still taking Benadryl and ibuprofen

3.31.2021 – Still swollen lymph node above right collarbone. No change since 3/28/21. Benadryl and ibuprofen suggested by doctor.

4.1.2021 – Still lymph node swollen above right collarbone.

4.2.2021 – Still swollen lymph node above right collarbone

Breakthrough COVID-19, Poor quality sleep and Upper-airway cough syndrome

6.11.2021 – Muscle ache in the shoulder of the arm injected. Comes and goes. More likely to happen in evening.

8.6.2021 – Bad head cold symptoms - head ache, sore throat, congestion, post nasal drip, lower back ache, chills. Had a rapid COVID test to make sure. Came back negative. Waiting for PCR result.

1.4.2022 – Congested sinuses. Doubt related to vaccine. Head cold or breakthrough COVID. Sorry but cannot find an at home kit to buy to verify.

1.18.2022 – Head cold, aching small of back, and some fatigue. Had COVID antigen test which came back negative. Waiting on PCV test.

6.21.2022 – Injection site pain Night sweats Poor first night sleep

Dyspepsia, Injection site rash and Lymph node pain

2.4.2021 – I didnt report after my first vaccine, so after my first I developed rash at the site in ring like pattern and rash on my abdomen days 3-9. Day 13 I developed sore throat only on the side of my injection and that worsened over 4 days, I developed moderately enlarged throat and neck lymph nodes with severe pain. Worst was 4 days after throat pain started, was 90% better on day 5 of these symptoms

2.5.2021 – Indegestion

2.7.2021 – Started my menstrual cycle today

Sleep disorder, Somnolence and Vertigo

12.31.2020 – Dizzy

1.1.2021 – Place spinning when I bend my head down. Since yesterday I have to sleep upright

1.2.2021 – When I bend my head down the room is spinning

1.3.2021 – I have to sleep upright because of my dizziness

1.4.2021 – Still having trouble sleeping . I have to sleep upright. I get dizzy when I bend diwn

1.5.2021 – Still dizzy , when I look up or down . I still have to sleep upright . The room is spinning on my right side and if I look up or down

1.26.2021 – The first vaccine I got dizziness fir 4 days

Injection site induration, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema

2.25.2021 – The site of my first shot became sore again.

10.1.2021 – I got shot 9/24/2021.Day following I had a fever100.5,chills.nausea,sever headache and fatigue,body aches.Had all the next day too,not as sever.

4.19.2022 – Redden area 6-8 in. From injection site,some what swollen and hard.

7.14.2022 – Covid symptoms,chest tightness,and congestion with caugh,sore throat,fatigue no energy.been 6 days and have tested negative 3 time and had had close exposure contact with a positive family member.

Initial insomnia, Emotional disorder and Dyspnea exertional

1.26.2021 – Slight headache that left as soon as I acknowledged it.

1.27.2021 – Redness below shot area, warm to the touch x2 days, swelling less today. Some a Chinese and mild headache if I exert myself.

2.1.2021 – I woke up with a headache but now its resolved.

2.8.2021 – On two afternoons I felt yucky tired, but I just pushed through.I had a COVID test last Thursday that was negative for COVID-19.

2.15.2021 – Last night I experienced pain in my neck gland that radiated up to my ear that made it difficult to fall asleep. Its gone today and I was able to eventually fall asleep. Not sure if its related to the vaccine, but you asked.

1.25.2022 – I had COVID 2x. In October '21 where I had mostly fatigue (physical and emotional) & some aches & brain fog. And again in January '22 where I had flu like respiratory symptoms & now a lingering cough. 1st time I had monoclonal antibody treatment. 2nd time my doctor brought me in for an office visit and to test me for COVID, flu and RSV. I was positive for COVID. Negative for the other tests.

Respiratory tract infection, Infection and Sinusitis

4.9.2021 – Severe headache x 3 days now in left temporal area & left eye. I NEVER get headaches

5.7.2021 – Massive headache for several days now n I rarely have headaches. Also, severely fatigued since getting vaccination.

5.13.2021 – Headaches, muscle aches, low grade fever that comes n goes, chills. Some day I feel pretty good n the next day I feel like crap.

10.22.2021 – Respiratory infection. Sinusitis. Fatigue/malaise Appt w/PCP associate made for annual PE n got checked out n treated during that visit for current infections

11.9.2022 – No

11.12.2022 – Having adverse reaction to shingles vaccine I got same day as my COVID shot Visit w/pharmacist - recommended further f/u for & treatment w/antibiotic