Their Stories

Tongue ulceration, Chapped lips and Lip dry

3.28.2021 – In addition to rash early in day yesterday, had swelling in upper lip region last night. Otherwise felt fine. ED doc not sure if due to vaccine or a medication or dry badly chapped lip since 3/22. Only went to ED last night b/c had been there earlier and was instructed to return if new symptom appeared

3.29.2021 – Lip remains swollen. Rash from prednisone the ER administered,

3.31.2021 – Face neck and chest flushing

4.1.2021 – Mouth/ tongue sores

Irritable bowel syndrome, Brain fog and Erythema

2.15.2021 – Initial redness at injection site went away in two days. Now for the past two days a much larger area on my arm is red, About 2 x 3.There is noTenderness or swelling or heat felt

3.2.2021 – Light headed

12.1.2021 – Diarrhea

1.26.2022 – Flare up is IBS

4.27.2022 – Redness and itching, both sides of abdomen just below the waist line. Hydrocortisone Ointment relieves symptoms. I had not reported this earlier but now remember that I had it after both shot #2 and #3, lasting 1-3 months.

10.5.2022 – Intermittent brain fog and frequent tiredness

Impaired driving ability, Dizziness postural and Confusional state

3.10.2021 – Pain in my chest. Tachycardia, dizziness, inability to drive home safely. Heart rate beating over 155 bpm. Blurred vision.

3.11.2021 – A little confusion still this morning much better now at the end of the day.

3.12.2021 – Within 45 minutes vaccination vaccination my attempts to breathe deeply and therapeutically were not effective.

3.14.2021 – Getting a lot of rest. Trying to get some exercise

4.21.2021 – I had fatigue. And slept the next day for about five hours and then again at night for 10 hours And slept the next day for about five hours and then again at night for 10 hours. I was tricked into taking a picture of my vaccination card & sending it

7.2.2021 – I have a weird sensation in my chest every now and then. I take a break drink a lot of water and lie down. This is part of what I did after my first Covid shot. The symptoms I had tech Cardia shortness of breath and dizziness when I try to stand up

Sleep deficit, Anxiety and Erythema

4.4.2021 – 3/29 - Covid arm appeared on my left arm, was red and itchy. Dissipated by 4/2 and is still itchy from time to time. 3/28 through 4/1 had myalgia in upper back and should blades. Was enough to make me sleep flat for 3 days. Joint pain ankles/wrist

4.19.2021 – Covid Arm

10.17.2021 – My menstrual cycle has started to get back to normal but for 3-4 months after my 2nd shot I experienced a change in PMS with a higher amount of anxiety. Historically, I experienced very little PMS symptoms.

11.10.2021 – Covid arm. Smaller than my first two shots.

Oral pruritus, Dehydration and Paresthesia oral

3.24.2021 – 5 days after vaccine, fever was 103.1 with chills, body aches, severe headache. Day 6 was spent mostly sleeping, coughing, severe headache, sore throat, earache. Day 7 I took 2 covid test, one self administered and one done at clinic. Both test are negative. Day 8 itch started at injection site and lymph nodes started hurting. The pain has increased, tender to touch, and swollen. The lymph nodes are on same side of injection site and in neck and collar bone area. Shortness of breath started on day 5 with the high fever. Doctor has prescribed Robitusin for cough, steroid inhaler (my rescue inhaler was not helping at all), Tylenol and Advil for pain and inflammation.

3.27.2021 – Pain in lymph nodes increased/moved. Still in neck and pillar one but has travelled to rear upper to mid back Doctors office

4.11.2021 – Dizziness

4.12.2021 – Sore throat

4.13.2021 – Sore throat and very dry/dehydrated. Cant seem to drink enough water. Causes coughing

4.14.2021 – Slight rash, pins and needles on upper lip

4.15.2021 – Little itch, tingling in upper lip

5.8.2021 – I get frequent headaches that are not usual for me. Much more intense. I also have been getting more pain in my lymph nodes. It comes and goes rather quickly.

Thoracic operation, Aspiration and Pneumothorax

1.30.2021 – The redness is a brownish red and cross shaped

1.31.2021 – Bruising on site

2.1.2021 – Circular bruising

2.2.2021 – Ring shaped bruise around the site

3.13.2021 – Late Wednesday night and Thursday, chest pains when breathing, esp when exhaling. A temperature of 99.9 and was feeling very weak. I was very pale. the cardiologist did an ekg and a scan. The BP dropped to 102/32. Friday I felt a bit better. Now fine Primary and cardiologist

7.16.2022 – Shortness of breath when walking fast or walking uphill.

10.17.2022 – Difficulty in breathing. Effusion in the chest followed by a collapsed lung and hospitalization and VATS. Now there's an aspira on the left side where the collapsed lung was.

Mental disorder, Emotional disorder and Lung disorder

4.30.2021 – Face/neck/chest were red, and I felt warm. But, my temp wasn't even up to 98.6. I've had very fine rashes, similar to this, in the past. Usually, contact dermotitis.

5.3.2021 – My pain isn't due to the shot. I have chronic pain.

5.5.2021 – The symptoms I checked are due to my chronic pain condition. As to the vaccination, I'm pretty much OK from it, now.

5.26.2021 – Mostly emotional/mental. I don't think anything from the vaccine.

6.9.2021 – Fighting off sinus infection/migraine

7.28.2021 – Sore throat, headaches, swollen glands generally feel run down, no energy. Coughing started night felt sick.Used Albuteral, to catch my breath, But, tickle in throat, intermittently, hacking, cough.

11.12.2022 – Diarrhea, every time peed (LOT, going up Celexa, which can cause the extra, and urgent peeing). Much liquid stools. Trouble breathing, last night once, night before, twice. Used inhaler each time, was fine after inhaler used.

11.14.2022 – Had to use inhaler again today. Felt lungs getting tight/gluey. Telehealth appt scheduled for tomorrow am. About needing inhaler and continuing diarrhea. .

Tension, Skin irritation and Muscle fatigue

4.17.2021 – Extremely sensitive skin on my whole upper body, feels like a terrible sunburn

4.18.2021 – Lingering skin sensitivity on my entire upper body, though less intense than yesterday

4.28.2021 – Relapse of my skin irritation and muscle fatigue about a week after my second dose. I had a massage, so its possible that caused some of the toxins to recirculate through my system.

5.12.2021 – I have experienced severe headaches and neck pain that has progressively worsened over the last few weeks.

5.20.2021 – My extreme headaches have continued to worsen. My neck has been very tense which has affected my work and my sleep.

5.26.2021 – Headaches and muscle pain and tension has been steadily worsening.

Burning sensation, Muscle spasms and Arthralgia

2.7.2021 – No

2.21.2021 – Terrible pain in my legs from knees to bottom of feet. Im going to call my doctor tomorrow morning.

3.29.2021 – Burning and cramping in my legs. Is this a symptom? X-rays prescribed by doctor

8.30.2021 – I have excruciating pain in my right knee. Ive had injections in both knees before, but this knee was fine for 4 years. It may not be related but I thought it worth mentioning. I have had PT without improvement. Doctors office and PT

5.1.2022 – I have Covid 19

Eustachian tube disorder, Eustachian tube obstruction and Eye discharge

1.15.2021 – Moderate Burning sensation at injection site

1.17.2021 – Dizziness

1.19.2021 – Dizziness, hot flashes

2.6.2021 – Intermittent Dizziness with nausea

2.10.2021 – Intermittent dizziness, loss of appetite, and elevated blood pressures

2.11.2021 – Severe Vertigo COVID tested Neg, fluid buildup in both ears

2.12.2021 – Went to ER- BP 167/108, vertigo, fell down x1-unsteady gait, eustachian tubes congestion

2.26.2021 – Severe Headaches, dizziness, ear pain, fatigue, higher blood pressures

3.5.2021 – Vertigo, unstable BPs AGAIN- been controlled on Metoprolol 25mg now taking 125-150mg!! Having eustacian tube disorder- 2nd ER visit with fluid in Ears. Yesterday ER visit at (b)(6) hosp found L ear fluid and Left eye drainage and high bp! Im a RN!!

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Cold sweat and Viral infection

2.17.2021 – Swollen cervical lymph nodes

2.24.2021 – Sinus infection Discussed with Primary care as to whether any symptoms related to vaccine but other than sore arm it was determined that I was getting sick about the time I received vaccine. Started Antibiotics

3.3.2021 – Vomiting and diarrhea, temp 99

3.10.2021 – Clammy skin

3.12.2021 – Clammy skin, just not feeling good overall

3.16.2021 – Clammy

3.17.2021 – Overall not feeling well

9.8.2021 – Little cough, upset stomach headaches Primary care

11.17.2022 – Flu like symptoms but negative test Reg md

12.7.2022 – Nasal congestion, headaches, this condition comes back as soon as ATB, and steroids are out of my system Called MD

Vitamin D increased, Hypercalcemia and Personality change

4.12.2021 – Strong fatigue, brain fog, headache

4.23.2021 – Chills, fever, vomiting once after shot

4.30.2021 – Renewed pain at injection site. Personality changes -- angry outbursts.

5.7.2021 – Sore throat

5.14.2021 – Random throbbing pain at onjection site..

5.21.2021 – Fatigue

5.28.2021 – Fatigue, arm pain in the injection site

5.20.2022 – Increasing hypercalcemia & high vitamin D 125. CT & PET scans have not found a cause. COVID vaccine is an hypothesis, but not confirmed. I will answer yes on the final question only because no other cause has been found yet.

Blood lactic acid increased, Lactation puerperal increased and Poor feeding infant

5.22.2021 – Parasthesias hands, legs, & left arm (injection arm) ; brief dizziness about 1 hour after the shot

5.23.2021 – Some itching & parasthesias, breastfeeding baby spitting up more

5.24.2021 – Breastfeeding - increased infant spit up

5.25.2021 – Continued increased milk supply and intermittent itching and parasthesias

5.26.2021 – Increased milk supply, mild parasthesias improving

5.27.2021 – Parasthesias, left knee gave out - unclear why

5.28.2021 – Mild parasthesias

5.29.2021 – Parasthesias wax and wane in all 4 extremities, hand joint pains

6.6.2021 – Continued parasthesias, dizziness in the evenings

9.25.2021 – Joint pains, mild bells palsy symptoms headache in the evenings this week similar to reaction after the first shot.

Mania, Dyskinesia and Muscle twitching

12.31.2020 – Im experiencing a really weird interaction please call. Im experiencing extreme muslce spams. Involuntary movement of my arms, fingers, feet, shoulder, and neck. It has got better but about 6 hours after the shot i felt like i was going to lose control of my body i was twitching 5 times a minute I spoke to doctor, who then told me to go to urgent care, then recomended i go to the E.R if things worsen. They mentioned it may be neurological

1.22.2021 – I feel like i have covid... but ive tested negative

1.29.2021 – I feel like i have covid... .but im testing negstive... its not the flu either

3.31.2021 – I am feeling .... almost manic..... im the best ive ever felt in my life

Feeling of body temperature change, Mobility decreased and Edema peripheral

5.17.2021 – My underarm glands and left breast are still swollen. I cant lift my arm straight up. It feels like Im being stabbed in my gland under my arm

5.18.2021 – Still swollen in my lymph nodes under my arms and my left breast

5.19.2021 – I am still swollen under my arm amd left breast

5.20.2021 – Left underarm gland is still swollen.

5.21.2021 – Soar under my left arm, lymph nodes swollen and tender

5.22.2021 – Still swollen under my left arm-lymph node towards my left breast

6.12.2021 – I was getting really hot,then cold

6.19.2021 – Lower right leg aches. This started with the first vaccine, I didnt think it was related until the 2nd dose and it started to feel achey. Its my calf muscle towards my ankle.

7.10.2021 – A cough

12.11.2021 – A dry cough that has not gone away since y vaccine.

Mass, Joint swelling and Rash

4.8.2021 – I got a rash on my neck 45 mins after the shot. Yesterday I was in alot of pain, today I felt better and rash looks better but started noticing slight pain in my upper back shoulder and realized it's very swollen.

4.10.2021 – I have swelling on my upper right back shoulder the is the size of a lemon. Im aching in that area and feeling uncomfortable.

4.20.2021 – I developed a large lump on my upper right back shoulder. It the size of a fist and is causing pain in my shoulder and arm.

Esophagitis, Lip pain and Irritable bowel syndrome

2.23.2021 – About an hour after vaccination, felt tightness in chest/esophagus but it went away after a few hours. Diarrhea is part of Irritable Bowel, not necessarily due to vaccine. I have a Coldsore on lip presented two days before vaccine, very sore at time of vaccine, avoided taking acyclovir because of upcoming vaccination date, but applied topical acyclovir about 24 hours after vaccination. Joint pains could be my arthritis and because I did not take my usual advil at bedtime (avoided because of vaccination.)

2.24.2021 – I dont associate any of these symptoms with the shot. Coldsore was still causing its own distinct swelling and pain so last night took advil and started taking my acyclovir meds (in past, every time I let coldsore go without taking acyclovir the lip gets horribly swollen and infected.)

2.25.2021 – Normal temp is 95.3-96.5. I have a very large painful coldsore on lip that could be causing all of these symptoms.

2.26.2021 – I still think any symptoms I have are only because of the coldsore. Didnt get much sleep last 2 nights due to the extreme shingles-like pain from coldsore.

2.27.2021 – Again, only because of severe coldsore

2.22.2022 – Occasional colds/crud/ear infection going around (mostly never tested because the people i caught it from had tested negative).

Tension headache, Skin burning sensation and Dry eye

12.28.2020 – Lips tingle mild

12.30.2020 – Continue to have sensation of wind burn itch head to toe. Less intense thsn yesterday. Dry eye sensation

1.30.2021 – Feel like a tight band around my head. Vertigo

1.31.2021 – Light headed

2.1.2021 – Less nasal congestion. Ears feel full

2.2.2021 – Continue with ear fullness starting to hear crackling

2.3.2021 – Dizziness. Light headed conyinues with ears full crackling

2.4.2021 – Nasal congestion ears still full

2.5.2021 – Ears still full, mild nasal digestion

Joint injury, Sleep apnea syndrome and Arthropathy

9.5.2021 – Had a sleep study, diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea

10.2.2021 – Day of the injection I had buzzing in my ears starting about 15 minutes after the shot and lasting 6-8 hours. Next day, 09/25/2021 I had injection site redness, warmth, mild swelling and tenderness. Experienced mild fatigue for about 3 days, then no.

12.24.2021 – Runny nose & mild congestion 12/16/2021; because we had contact with someone 12/10/21 who after visiting us found out she had been with someone 12/08/21 who tested positive on 12/10/21; my husband and I were tested 12/16/21 rapid test & PCR negative Health Department testing center

3.25.2022 – Injured left knee joint MD office visit, exam, course of P.T. . Slowly recovered. L knee function now near normal.

10.24.2022 – COVID + August 3, 2022 Consulted with Primary Care Physician who ordered Paxlovid

Hemarthrosis, Hematoma and Myalgia

1.14.2021 – Hematoma on my right hand. Appeared suddenly 2 days after the vaccine. I didnt have any injury there . Didnt report it because I considered it irrelevant but I wanted to report it. The inyección was on my left arm but the hematom is in the right hand palm

1.15.2021 – I reported an hematoma just 2 days after the vaccine in my right hand 3x1 inches. Slowly recovering. I have pictures if you want to check

2.16.2021 – Muscle and body aches, chills, nauseas, headache, diarrea, cough, shortness of breath

White blood cell count increased, Dehydration and Heart rate increased

3.14.2021 – I should have reported knee joint pain all week but it wasn't enough to report until today.

3.24.2021 – I experienced throwing up, diarrhea, and stomach pains severe enough for emergency care. Diagnosis was dehydration, elevated heart rate, and high white blood cell count due to either food poisoning or low blood sugar.

3.30.2021 – Continued muscle soreness in the legs/knees.

5.3.2021 – I've regularly reported joint ache in my knees since my 1st shot. It's getting worse. Today it is very bad. I don't know if it's related to the shot but the pain didn't start unti I got the shot. I've asked for a referral to an orthopedic doctor.

Frequent bowel movements, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Eczema

1.8.2021 – Trembling, shakiness

1.9.2021 – Tightness in throat, slight chest congestion and now cough, shakiness and pounding heartbeat

1.10.2021 – Low appetite and minor stomach upset, but feel much better than yesterday over all

1.11.2021 – Transient lightheadedness.

1.12.2021 – Fast pulse, pounding heartbeat & insomnia

1.13.2021 – Mild lower GI discomfort, gas, frequent BMs

1.29.2021 – Transient cough, sneezing.

2.5.2021 – Shaky, teeth chattering

2.7.2021 – Upper back muscle spasm, vaccination side

2.19.2021 – Reddish, eczematic rash in left armpit and groin area (same side as shots)

8.6.2021 – Painful post nasal drip, congestion, cough

Hiatus hernia, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

3.2.2021 – Around 2:30 am I was awakened with burning pain in right hip ( currently do PT for hip) and left ring finger that had surgery (bone graft & fusion) on Feb 5. Have never experienced burning pain like this previously.

4.5.2021 – No symptoms now but reacted strongly 8 hours after the vaccine with fever and body aches which lasted for 24 hours. Was in bed for that 24 hours. After that I have not had any fever or body aches.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Injection site discoloration and Ear discomfort

1.26.2021 – I don't know if headache and joint pain are related to vaccination or just other age related problems

2.1.2021 – Breathing is somewhat more difficult.

2.8.2021 – I have an area about the size of a goose egg at the injection site that slightly puffy and discolored. The area does not itch nor is it painful.

2.23.2021 – Ears feel like they have water in them

3.13.2021 – I have had a headache for the last several days that I can't seem to get rid of. I do not know if it is related to my Moderna Vaccine

4.3.2021 – I am having more problems with my COPD requiring a more frequent use of the nebulizer. I do not suffer from seasonal allergies.

Specialist consultation, Hypoesthesia oral and Irritability

2.5.2021 – Lightheaded

2.17.2021 – The redness, pain, swelling and warmth to touch at the injection site came back worse and larger. It had subsided for 4 days then returned. Primary care doctor in person visit

3.8.2021 – Irritable, almost feel crazy

11.2.2021 – On October 30 had severe reaction. Numbness in left hand and entire left side of face and tongue.

11.5.2021 – Jaw pain

11.13.2021 – Numb face. Severe fatigue

11.20.2021 – Severe muscle and joint pain

1.29.2022 – Swelling and achy knees

4.30.2022 – All over body muscle and joint pain

Feeding disorder, Weight decreased and Dry skin

4.4.2021 – Site 2.5 inch diameter very hot, red

4.5.2021 – Site 3 inch diameter red hot

4.6.2021 – Site 3 inch red hot.

4.8.2021 – Site 3 inch warm

4.9.2021 – Site still warm.

7.2.2021 – Shingles on neck and right shoulder 2 weeks ago. I received one Shingles vaccine 18 years ago, severe skin reaction to it. Medicated.

11.10.2021 – 3 hrs post shot, severe eyes dry & painful, then 16hrs later severe frontal headache for 18 hrs.

11.13.2021 – Hot forehead, hot injection site.

11.9.2022 – 6 weeks ago, started sore throat, fever 101.0 cough, runny nose, 3 neg covid tests (2 home & 1 lab). Lost 5 lbs in 2 days, unable to eat, but could drink water. Dr said it was a virus. Sick & cough lasted 4 weeks.

Respiratory tract infection, Seasonal allergy and Cardiac disorder

4.2.2021 – Stuffy nose/sinuses

4.14.2021 – I believe Im experiencing seasonal allergies. Not Covid or vaccine related sinus issues. But Im staying away from everyone just to be safe. No temp. Lots of sneezing.

10.26.2022 – I caught a head cold. My sinuses are running, and I have moderate congestion. I tested negative for Covid. I don't believe any of these symptoms are related at all to my vaccine.

12.13.2022 – I had a respiratory infection. I was sick for 3 weeks. My sinuses still bother me.

Eye infection

4.6.2021 – One thing I should have mentioned yesterday: in the week before my shot I completed a course of steroids for an eye infection. It had cleared up prior to getting my first dose so I didnt think twice. However, the infection came back worse on Monday. I have no idea if the two have anything to do with it, and a friend mentioned something similar had happened to her. Just thought I would document it.

5.12.2022 – Am currently experiencing some COVID symptoms. Negative per at home tests.

Tension headache, Burning sensation and Rash pruritic

1.22.2021 – The rash was yesterday but I didn't hear from you yesterday. It was itchy, on the side I got the shot, face and neck. Lasted about 4 hrs.

2.11.2021 – First 24 hrs, I had a stiff neck on the same side as injection. Happened with first vaccine also.

10.2.2021 – 3 days after vax, sore swollen gland in armpit for a few more days. Have been tired, achey joints, dull tight headache for the past week. Today is my first good day since booster. Everything was tolerable but I had to take it easy, take tylenol.

10.10.2021 – In vaccine arm, armpit has burning sensation. I did have sore swollen gland in that armpit after my booster vax 2 wks ago. Now armpit is burning, kept me awake all night. I don't see any discoloration yet. I had total shoulder replacement 5 yrs ago.

Eyelid rash, Tension headache and Stress

1.29.2021 – Tension headache due to stress because of a death in the family.

2.5.2021 – Face flushed right after vaccination

8.6.2021 – Caught a cold last month that had a lingering cough.

4.23.2022 – Caught awful flu a month ago. Fever, chills, burning lungs, cough. Test negative for CoVid via rapid tests twice. Eye rash. Delayed period. Sharp stomach pain.

10.21.2022 – I had CoVid in May 2022. Since then I've experienced joint pain at night. I've been going to the chiropractor, which has helped. Primary care doctor and chiropractor