Their Stories

Musculoskeletal disorder, Loss of consciousness and Joint stiffness

4.15.2021 – Dizzy, tired knock out tired,

4.29.2021 – Rash, swelling taste issues

11.3.2021 – I still cant taste or smell anything. Now all my joint have enlarged and hardened, they hurt. I also have had issues with passing out/ Blackouts. I have woken to half my body numb, my arm and hand not working. My face and all are still numb feeling . They didnt believe me and said they didnt find anything wrong so they sent me away.

5.5.2022 – Sharp pains. Joint, bone, muscle pain more

Thrombosis, Pruritus and Arthralgia

3.22.2021 – I finally ok today after having the 1st vaccine shot on 3/17. I had a lot of the side effects but only signed up for this tracker today.

3.23.2021 – My hands still hurt.

3.24.2021 – My hands & ankles are still aching occasionally.

4.17.2021 – My skin has been itching unusually since the vax. Its not a rash, but its a hypersensitivity.

4.19.2021 – My hands are still hurting

4.21.2021 – My hands are still hurting.

7.14.2021 – Blood clot! I was checked into the Cleveland Clinic on 6/16/2021 with a clot. In hindsight i think i had add it for at least two weeks after my 2nd vaccine.

Chest discomfort, Nasal congestion and Respiratory tract congestion

2.27.2021 – Chest heavy, o2 sats 93. Stuffy nose

2.28.2021 – O2 sats up to 97, chest still a tad heavy. I took 1000mg tylenol 27 hours post injection, 500mg 34 hours post injection, i feel it is poor technique of the shot causing problems. The national guardsman bunched up my arm . the 1st and 2cnd they withdrew the needle too soon.

3.2.2021 – I had started some tyelenol 27 hours post injection? Should that be a question you ask what drug, when did you start it etc. I had a friend who started tyelenol at 9 hours had similar symptoms but she recovered faster

3.3.2021 – I had abbott rapid test today. It was negative. I got chest congestion after injection with o2 sat 93. You say not side effect but maybe it is for certain people?

3.26.2021 – Since the second shot i am fatigued. I get headaches and chest congestion. I thought maybe its seasonal allergies but i no longer feel that. I think it is the vaccine making me feel like this.

2.26.2022 – Fatigue

Premature menarche, Exostosis and Joint noise

4.9.2021 – I did go for a walk which probably didn't help.

4.10.2021 – Sore throat, like I swallowed something wrong.

4.13.2021 – Early period which is adding to the muscle and joint pain.

10.7.2021 – Potentially elevated and/or erratic heart rate. I'm being monitored this week.

11.3.2021 – Injection site is warmer than surrounding skin. Joints are popping more than usual..

11.4.2021 – Popping joints. Heat around injection site.

11.6.2021 – Noise sensitivity.

11.9.2021 – Headache has been persistent, returns by lunch time most days.

Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

5.1.2021 – Irregular/ worse menstrual cycle. Usually have a period that lasts 4hours if at all (normally 1-2 periods per year). Started 4/29, has not stopped. First 2 days had heavy bleeding and cramps. Day 3 (today) is somewhat lighter but still have cramps.

5.8.2021 – Harder to stay asleep needing more naps

7.3.2021 – Menstruated 3 cycles heavily- I normally do not have a period at all due to PCOS. I was ill to the point I called my doc. Bled for 5 days each time, & the nighttime pads would be full in about 3 hours. Felt exhausted from my period each time.

Dry throat, Erythema and Pruritus

3.11.2021 – I did have some pain at the injection site for the first 36 hrs, had a slight headache and minimal body aches 1st 36 hrs but none today

4.11.2021 – Slight itching on extremities

4.12.2021 – Still very slight itch on stomach and on opposite side of arm where injection was (slight red and itch)

7.30.2022 – Had covid at end of June Mild symptoms included body aches, tired, sore/dry throat. Felt better in a few days; tired for a few weeks. Tested positive for 14 days. Fine now

Adverse drug reaction, Atrial fibrillation and Epistaxis

2.1.2021 – Lower back pain Rest, Tums, GingerAle, Crackers, Water

2.24.2021 – Bloody nose

2.25.2021 – None

12.22.2022 – Since getting the 3rd shot 12/22/2021 my heart goes into afib at least once a day. That started less than 24 hrs after getting the 3rd shot. NO MORE SHOTS for me!! Sorry I received all 3 now. Plus in office visit with Cardiologist and also a surgeon to see about alternative procedures since I have reactions to almost all the meds including baby aspirin, asparin, and blood thinners.

Abdominal distension, Constipation and Abdominal pain upper

4.3.2021 – Swollen armpit lymph node on same side as injection

4.4.2021 – Left armpit lymph node swollen same side as injection

4.5.2021 – Left armpit lymph node swollen & sore, same side as injection

4.6.2021 – Left armpit lymph node swollen on side of injection

5.13.2021 – Nausea, cramping stomach, constipation, diarrhea

11.28.2021 – Swollen armpit lymph node on injection side

11.30.2021 – Swollen armpit lymph node on side of vaccine

1.7.2022 – Diarrhea, stomach pain and or bloated pain, constipation, nausea, headache, tired

Eye irritation, Balance disorder and Vision blurred

2.27.2021 – Woozy, unsteady on feet

3.4.2021 – I just realized my eyes have been irritated and blurry for the past week. Not sure of it's related or not.

3.5.2021 – Still have irritated eyes and blurry vision. Not sure if it is related but has been going on since shortly after i got the 2nd vaccine.

11.13.2021 – Flu like: congestion, runny nose, sore throat, aches, chills, cough, headache

4.2.2022 – I can't remember the last time you contacted me but I got covid in January I think and have had covid brain fog ever since. So my answer is are based on the assumption that I have not checked in since I had covid. Bloodwork

Breast tenderness, Intermenstrual bleeding and Heart rate irregular

1.16.2021 – Spotting (I found this unusual, since I dont spot between cycles)

1.17.2021 – Breakthrough bleeding

1.23.2021 – Breast tenderness not associated with normal cycle. I also experienced spotting, which is unusual for me. I am not sure if this is related to the vaccine, but I thought Id mention it in case more women are experiencing hormone fluctuations due to the vaccine.

2.6.2021 – Fast and irregular heart rate, cramping

2.13.2021 – Heart beat irregularities

2.28.2021 – Some dizziness

Muscle fatigue, Dyspnea exertional and Blood pressure increased

2.28.2021 – Headache and tired very mild

3.2.2021 – Has anyone mentioned a funny metallic taste in their mouth? Have had that the past couple of days - its very slight. Its gone today

3.22.2021 – Shortness of breath when I walk around. Muscles get horribly weak

3.24.2021 – Get short of breath when I am up and around a lot

3.29.2021 – Tiredness in my leg muscles this morning. Then it passed

9.18.2021 – Blood pressure has gone up quite a bit but not sure what its from. Just thought Id mention it Dr appt

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

3.3.2021 – I feel OK, but as though I am not fully recovered from a virus

3.4.2021 – I can do my daily activities but it takes more effort and more time now, since dose 1 of the vaccine

3.5.2021 – My body has not recovered from the vaccine, daily activities are a struggle.

3.12.2021 – More all-over aches and pains

3.19.2021 – More pain throughout my body. Seems like nerve ending pain. Worst pain is in right arm and shoulder.

3.26.2021 – Pain in left shoulder and upper arm. Jolts of pain in head and other places throughout my body.

Impaired driving ability, Appetite disorder and Injection site joint pain

3.31.2021 – Please note that I got this first shot in my right thigh due to other conditions present in both arms.

4.2.2021 – Reminder: the shot was given in my thigh. Some mild pain at hip joints.

4.6.2021 – Dont know if headache is related due to time passed since the shot but thought it should be reported.

4.21.2021 – Please note that my injection site is in my thigh.

4.22.2021 – Wanted to seek care but too weak to drive.

4.26.2021 – Strange taste in my mouth; altered taste of food and drinks since Thursday. I would have reported this before but I was not aware that this is a potential side effect. Because once again my breakfast and coffee tasted so bad, I googled it and learned that it is a rare but possible reaction. Why isn't it listed here?

4.27.2021 – Food and drinks still taste very strange - metallic, bitter. This is having impact on my appetite.

4.28.2021 – Normal taste has still not returned.

5.5.2021 – Change in the taste of food (Bitter, bland) continues, especially with coffee and other liquids. Improving but still present. Some new periodic soreness/aches at injection site in the thigh.

5.13.2021 – A change in a pre existing Neck/shoulder condition - Now experiencing tingling and numbness down right arm. Not sure if it could be associated with vaccine but wanted to report it.

Impaired driving ability, Mental impairment and Confusional state

2.27.2021 – Sinus drainage, cough, sneezing and loss of taste.

3.17.2021 – Nauseated, headache, low grade fever, dizzy, fatigued, sore throat and earache.

8.25.2021 – Very confused and out of it- difficulty driving and making decisions. Impacted my ability to work at my job effectively. m swollen twice its size.

8.25.2021 – Confusion, difficulty driving.

8.26.2021 – Facial and arm swelling

9.7.2021 – A breakout of tiny bright red spots across my torso and limbs. No itching or pain, though.

9.23.2021 – Ache all over. Sore throat. Congestion.

11.23.2021 – Coughing

2.24.2022 – Vertigo.

8.24.2022 – Sore throat, cough and sneezing, runny nose, mental confusion, muscle aches, vomiting

10.20.2022 – Hives

11.10.2022 – Increased migraines, urticaria.

Dry mouth, Vision blurred and Swelling

2.18.2021 – Arm sore, I had tightness in my chest when I got vaccinated, dry mouth and a slight headache, blurr vision it went away after a few minutes. Just have a slight headache and arm soreness.

2.19.2021 – The area around where I received the shot Id swollen and very painful to touch and lift my arm.

2.22.2021 – No

3.13.2021 – Have a cold.

3.25.2021 – I must had a cold dominant in my system. Two days after my last shot , I became very ill with the flu. Doctor order meds and I still havent been able to shake this flu. Its been awful. Fever, congestion, weak, running nose and constant cough

Abnormal dreams, Poor quality sleep and Visual impairment

1.26.2021 – Difficulty sleeping last night, i.e., night after shot. Seemed like having odd, disturbing dreams but I was awake.

1.28.2021 – Not convinced my headache has anything to do with the vaccine.

2.16.2021 – One episode this morning of facial flushing, followed by near fainting spell with lightheadedness, 'seeing stars', very weak pulse (wrist). Resolved after lying down for about 30 min.

10.16.2021 – Sore throat, mild, for 2 days.

4.14.2022 – Booster was 5 days ago. The following night, I slept terribly because of joint and muscle pains, but that was resolved by the next night (day 3).

Scratch, Sinus pain and Vision blurred

3.29.2021 – Throat kind of itchy, with a cough

3.30.2021 – Cough and runny nose with feeling feverish

3.31.2021 – Severe sinus pain coughing sore throat and tightness in chest

4.1.2021 – Sinus pain cough runny nose sore throat

4.2.2021 – Coughing runny nose tightness in chest

4.3.2021 – Runny nose cough scratchy throat tightness in chest

4.4.2021 – Runny nose coughing tightness in chest

4.11.2021 – Severe sinus pain green and yellow mucus from my nose. Which led to a sinus infection, now I have a cough

4.26.2021 – Vision is a little blurry

4.27.2021 – Still having a little bit of blurred vision

10.26.2021 – Been having heavy ness in chest

4.25.2022 – Diarrhea

Duodenal ulcer, Asthma exercise induced and Eye discharge

1.3.2021 – Dry eyes

1.31.2021 – Brain fog-hard to concentrate

2.4.2021 – Shortness of breath

2.28.2021 – Sore throat and muscle aches

3.14.2021 – Difficultly breathing after workout, persistent cough starting almost exactly 20 minutes after strenuous cardio workout followed by slower than average return to resting heart rate.

5.2.2021 – I have developed a strong cough and wheezing when working out or immediately after stopping a workout.Using albuterol pre-workout/strenuous activity seems to help. My primary care in person

2.9.2022 – Loss of ROM in left shoulder where injection took olace

10.9.2022 – Sleeping worse

Meningitis viral, Stomatitis and Hypoesthesia oral

1.13.2021 – Strange metallic taste in my mouth, mild numbness in my mouth, loss of taste and tingling sensation. Lasted for about 5 hours. Then all symptoms disappeared except for numbness

1.14.2021 – My mouth still feels odd... like I burnt it on hot coffee.

2.10.2021 – Hospitalized for symptoms of viral meningitis.

2.17.2021 – Viral meningitis. Was in hospital for 7 days. Have been home for 1 week. No on can tell me if I should get my second shot. I should have received it on Feb 10. . I have asked (b)(6) county, CDC, Moderna and my doctors. PLEASE help me. Do you have any data on people who have had a similar type of illness and if they took 2nd shot. Everyone I know who got 2 nd shot got significant flu like symptoms. I dont know if I have what it takes to feel sick again. I am 80 years old.

2.24.2021 – I was diagnosed with viral meningitis on 6 Feb 2021. There is no definitive answer as to whether I should get 2nd shot. What do you advise? I am scheduled to get my 2nd shot on 26 Feb.

Nausea, Chills and COVID-19

5.21.2021 – I

5.22.2021 – I feel good from when I wake up in the morningsuntil late afternoon/early evening when these symptoms show up and that's when I start feeling bad. It's 16:20 now and around 16:00 I started feeling these symptoms coming back. My headache progresses, I'm starting to feel feverish and that I might start chilling, a bit of nausea, and more fatigued. I'm not feeling bad the entire 24 hour period. But, when evening is drawing near, here it starts coming. Ugh.

5.23.2021 – My statement today is the same as yesterday. Please refer back to it. The symptoms last evening were not at all of the same intensity as previous evenings, much milder. Thank goodness.

5.19.2022 – Contracted CoVid

Aortic stenosis, Gait disturbance and Balance disorder

3.1.2021 – Runny nose

3.25.2021 – AM cough

4.9.2021 – Lack of balance while walking occasionally.

4.17.2021 – The doctors believe that I have vertigo. I am going to take a test for it next week. I feel unstable when walking sometimes

4.23.2021 – My doctor believes it might be vertigo but they are doing some tests to make sure. I feel unsteady sometimes when I'm walking.

12.19.2021 – I'm beginning to have a sore throat and a sinus congestion it started yesterday

10.21.2022 – Aortic stenosis is new. Already have a pacemaker. Occasional runny nose in the morning

Myalgia, Nasopharyngitis and Respiratory tract congestion

5.19.2021 – These symptoms may also be because of the start of my menstrual period today, or made worse by that.

6.8.2021 – Sore throat, only lasting 2 days, possibly related to seasonal allergies.

6.29.2021 – Brief viral illness? Less than 24 hours of sore throat, body aches, and fatigue.

12.15.2021 – I experienced mild muscle/body aches, fatigue, and headache yesterday, Dec 14, but forgot to complete the health check in. All symptoms were mild and resolved easily with otc pain medication.

1.10.2022 – Minor cold symptoms, sore throat, congestion, fatigue and headache.

Injection site swelling, Influenza like illness and Injection site erythema

4.2.2021 – I felt weak and dizzy today .

4.3.2021 – Dizzy and very tired .

4.6.2021 – I was feeling dizzy . Since I was vaccinated I feel very tired .

4.7.2021 – I feel tired lately . No much energy !

4.14.2021 – I have been with so many itches around my body .in the area where I was vaccinated was swollen and red . Now , it is fine . Also I felt so Tired .

4.28.2021 – Some itches ..

5.3.2021 – Since , I was vaccinated . I felt that I was with a flu , but without fever . Today , I feel much better , just tired and like with a headache .

5.19.2021 – I have headaches . I have like flu symptoms except fever . Muscular pains . Feel so tired . I just want t to sleep all day long .

6.2.2021 – I feel tired . Muscle pains .

7.29.2021 – I have been feeling very tired . Many days without energy .

Skin tightness, Tenderness and Swelling

11.5.2021 – Tightness in the area around the collarbone on the same side as the injection

11.6.2021 – This is the second day the area just above the collarbone on the side I received my injection is swollen and tender to the touch. Starting this morning, whenever my injection arm is fully extended, I feel needle-like stabbing pain from t lower bicep.

11.7.2021 – When injection arm fully extended, I experience sharp stabbing pain in my lower bicep. The pain is less localized than yesterday though.

11.8.2021 – When the injection arm is fully extended, I feel pins and needles throughout the lower bicep but to a lesser more dispersed degree than yesterday.

Musculoskeletal chest pain and Chest discomfort

4.15.2021 – I have a condition called GERD, which on occasion, usually only at night when I am resting in bed, gives me discomfort in the lower left side of my chest, just below my ribcage. I experienced sharp pains, for about 15 minutes, in that area today while I was at work. I checked my heart rate at that time, and it was normal for me. I don't know if this might be related to the vaccine or not, but I feel I should report it anyway.

Somnolence, Influenza like illness and Injection site pruritus

1.21.2021 – No S/S of any kind

1.22.2021 – Fatigue cleared by mid day.

2.4.2021 – Itching at injection site. Cleared after 2-3 days.

2.26.2021 – HA possibly related to seasonal allergies

3.16.2021 – Mild cough, fatigue

2.23.2022 – Mild flu like , short lived (mild no-productive cough, intermittent headache, mild sore throat). Afebrile. Extreme fatigue that lasted approximately 3 weeks. Sequential home testing for Covid negative x three.

4.30.2022 – Had trouble staying awake today

5.17.2022 – Extreme fatigue, easing now. I found I was napping two-three hours each day. I'm not usually a mapper.

5.31.2022 – Fatigue, sometimes overwhelming. MD appointment this week. DOE exercising.

Rotator cuff repair, Transfusion and Gait inability

5.11.2021 – Increased Shortness of Breath.

7.4.2021 – Shortness of breath. Weak. Unable to walk. Blood level 2. Ambulance to Hospital. Admitted to ICMU.

10.3.2021 – ICU 07/02 - 09. Blood levels were 2.5. Required 5 units of blood. On going diagnostics to determine cause. Blood levels at critical level again 09/09. Iron infusions. Results not determined.

4.3.2022 – Had rotator cuff surgery 03/18/2022. Recovery in progress. Some fatigue. Will see ONOCOLOGY Dr 04/19/2022 to check blood levels.

Patella fracture, Upper limb fracture and Rash papular

3.6.2021 – Feeling sick, like I might pass out

3.7.2021 – Dizzy

4.2.2021 – Red, itchy, Welty raise rash all over the body

4.5.2021 – Red, Welty itchy rash all over entire body. Messaging with Rheumatologist, in person visit with primary care who prescribed steroids.

4.7.2021 – Red, Welty, itchy rash all over my body. Dr visit, put me on prednisone

4.8.2021 – Red, Welty, itchy rash all over the body 2nd follow-up visit at dr visit for covid reaction been taking prednisone since Monday, added vistaril for the itching today.

4.1.2022 – Broken arm and knee cap. Vertigo

Mesenteric panniculitis, Back disorder and Amnesia

1.12.2021 – Sense of smell seems dampened today.

1.24.2021 – My joints hurt. They did hurt before but they hurt worse now. I take Original brand relief cbd and 500mg of Naproxen. 1 pill 2x daily.Neither my activity nor work load have increased. I have mesenteric panniculitis and im having a flare up too.

1.31.2021 – Short term memory glitches

2.1.2021 – Mild confusion

2.4.2021 – Mild confusion, forgetfullness

2.5.2021 – Flare up of all autoimmune issues!

2.26.2021 – I got sick after staying in a hotel for work.Was tested for C-19. Was negative. Boyfriend was at hotel with me he was also sick. He was tested for C-19. His results were also negative.

7.30.2021 – Neuropathy... Cause unknown. EMG scheduled for 8/3.Back problems... Degenerative.

Blood immunoglobulin A increased, Hypogammaglobulinemia and Blood immunoglobulin G decreased

2.10.2021 – Nausea & fatigue unrelated to injection Visit with Primary today

2.11.2021 – Above conditions related to other conditions

2.19.2021 – Nausea and upper arm sore at Covid injection site

3.12.2021 – Headache could be related to current sinus infection

3.15.2021 – Feel a bit dizzy just today.

3.26.2021 – Tired most of the time still Visit w my Dr

6.11.2021 – Sinus and ear infections

9.10.2021 – IGg2 very low. IGa high.Hypogammoglobulinemia diagnosesBlood glucose maintenance problems

3.12.2022 – Cervical spondylosis Lumbar stenosis Not COVID shot related