Their Stories

Gastric pH decreased, Sinus headache and Dyspepsia

2.3.2021 – little bit joint and muscle but not alot

2.4.2021 – acid stomach

2.5.2021 – my pains probably aren't related to shot, been doing alot of physical things and adjusted at chiropractor

2.6.2021 – had massage and some aches maybe from that. after big dinner feeling Sicky stomach and some acidic stomach occasionally

2.8.2021 – occasional headache, some aches a bit

2.23.2021 – had vertigo, headache, nauseous, threw up last wed and Thursday morn. was tired. felt better but some dizzyness occasionally. some vertigo today, bit of queezy and headache, some back ache. my adult son also same with no shot..probably a bug

3.3.2021 – previous to shot I have been having ear ache and earlier this week little vertigo , I don't think related to shotsnor covid. also sinus headaches

3.7.2021 – earache, sinus pressuers

3.8.2021 – earache , sinus, also was traveling

3.31.2021 – Extremely high blood pressure, head aches. In for scheduled Dr appt 6 mo check up 6 mo check up bp high

6.3.2021 – I caught cough cold going around. I'm getting over it now. I also traveled and had some jetlag. Had a crash day.

Tremor, Lethargy and Injection site erythema

4.1.2021 – I have been just absolutely exhausted this past week. I had noticed a red ring around the injection site that has finally gone away in the last couple days.

4.8.2021 – Chest tightness/aching, especially if I'm trying to go to sleep or have been inactive for a period of time. Feeling weak or shaky at times. Whole body aches. Feeling lethargic during times when I should be energetic.

4.22.2021 – Mild coughing, like a tickle in my throat once in a while

1.9.2022 – Congestion, sore throat

1.16.2022 – A cough has developed on top of the congestion and sore throat. More prevalent at night when going to sleep, and in morning upon waking. Near nonexistent during daytime

1.30.2022 – Nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, mild cough

Constipation and COVID-19

3.25.2021 – I had a bad case of Covid (for 2 weeks) the second half of Nov. Why didnt someone ask if I had previously contracted this disease? Ive since been reading that folks who HAVE had Covid get sick after the first Moderna shot. I am SOOO hoping I dont get sick after the second shot like I did after the first!!!!

3.27.2021 – Terrible constipation since Monday 3/22/21 shot....related?

4.21.2021 – I had a bad case of Covid in late Nov. Got sick after first vaccine; now sick again.

Throat clearing, Respiratory disorder and Dry throat

10.22.2021 – Feel the need to cough when I take a deep breath.

10.23.2021 – Sore lymph nods under arm that received shot. Not coughing like yesterday.

10.24.2021 – Sore in lymph node area of arm that rec'd injection.

10.25.2021 – Still some mild pain in lymph nodes.

10.26.2021 – Still sore in lymph nodes.

10.27.2021 – Still tender in lymph nodes.

5.19.2022 – Cough when I try to take a deep breath.

5.20.2022 – Very dry in throat yesterday and today. Can take a deep breath. today but still have a slight cough/clearing of throat.

5.21.2022 – Still coughing at times and dry in throat.

5.22.2022 – On inhaler as still hard to take a deep breath.

5.23.2022 – Still tightness in chest with some coughing.

5.24.2022 – Tight in chest/coughing

5.25.2022 – Using inhaler. to relieve tightness in chest and help with cough.

Lymphedema and Lymphadenopathy

4.21.2021 – I had a bad reaction to the vaccination regarding my lymph nodes Severe flare up of left arm. Lymphedema was agravated.

4.27.2021 – I am a breast cancer survivor I have lymphedema in my left arm. I received my vaccination two days after I had a bad reaction. My lymph nodes were very swollen and my hand that I have lymphedema and got infected how to go to urgent care and get antib Lymphedema on left arm got infected I did not receive my vaccination in my bad arm I did it on my good arm and still got bad reaction

Nodule, Disturbance in attention and Palpitations

3.30.2021 – Two minutes after getting my first shot, I had a racing or rapid heart rate, and I felt this heavy feeling on my chest. I also had a knot in my throat, or at least it felt like this is what I had. This was not pleasant at all. I have also had this brain fog which has made it difficult to concentrate. The heavy chest feeling and knot continued and has not stopped. I am at day 7 and still having headaches and feeling tired.

Mass, Injection site mass and Contusion

12.25.2020 – I have two quarter sized lumps on my arm one where the shot was and one right below the shot site they are very painful and red and warm

12.27.2020 – The two very painful lumps have gone down almost gone all together

12.29.2020 – I've noticed the last 2 days I'm getting small bruises on my arms without any reason why

1.7.2021 – My arm broke out in a huge hive on the shoulder where I got the covid vaccine over a week ago. I've been taking Benadryl for fours days it's faded but still there.

2.10.2021 – Pain and lymphnoid swelling on the left same side the covid test was given

Ear pruritus, Respiratory tract infection and Neuralgia

3.27.2021 – A sudden flare up around the injection site after it had healed completely had no swelling,pain or heat. I had 3 days of that. Then on the 9th day post shot it started to swell,tender to touch w/ heat site also felt lumpy. 24 hrs later all fine.

4.12.2021 – Both ears around the opening intensly feels like every nerve is on fire and a lot of pressure. Happened with first shot too

4.14.2021 – The arm of the injection has moderate muscle pain down the bicep and into the side of the forearm.

4.15.2021 – Still the pain in my upper forearm about half way up from the wrist

4.17.2021 – The opening of both ear holes are intensely itching at the same time on and off throughout the day

7.10.2021 – Constant swelling of the glands under my chin. This week has been the worst pain since it started Actaul visit to the doctor

11.22.2021 – Dry cough, malaise, sore joints, and tiredness

12.7.2021 – Malaise, congestion, headache, coughing, sore joints.

1.26.2022 – Suffered from two differnt respiratory illnesses both with a lingering cough. This last cough has lasted nearly 30 days and currently coughing w/ phlegm. As well as very odd like hives on one leg that itch so intensly they have come & gone 3 times. The doctor visited me while i was sitting in the car. Car visit

Communication disorder, Musculoskeletal disorder and Aphasia

3.24.2021 – (b)(6) is recovering from a stroke. Its difficult to say how he is reacting but he doesnt seem to be having any symptoms so far.

4.6.2021 – Today (b)(6) has had some diarrhea. Because of his stroke its difficult for him to communicate symptoms other than the obvious.

10.29.2021 – He seems to have a cold. Recovering from stroke, can't speak or text.

11.5.2021 – Headache, stomach ache.

12.29.2021 – Diarrhea- just once today. Headache. Covid testing. Our daughter tested positive on Christmas.

4.14.2022 – He is a stroke victim. He cannot speak so it's had to say. He seems ok.

Breast tenderness, Lymph node pain and Sinusitis

5.7.2021 – Dizziness

5.9.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen under arm of injection

5.10.2021 – Lymph node swelling under arm and breast tenderness near injection site

5.11.2021 – Forgot to mention shortness of breath on previous days, including today.Some swelling and tenderness remain in lymph nodes under arm of injection site.

5.12.2021 – Still some lymph node swelling under arm of injection site

5.20.2021 – Near-constant headaches for the last few days. Sometimes the headaches are easy to ignore, sometimes not.

5.27.2021 – I think it's unrelated to the vaccine, but I'm experiencing symptoms of a sinus infection along with mild intermediate chest pains.

Lymph node palpable, Lymphedema and Lymphadenopathy

1.17.2021 – Swollen axillary lymph node on side of injection

1.19.2021 – Swollen lymph node in axilla in arm I got vaccine

1.21.2021 – Swollen axillary lymph node on side of vaccination

1.24.2021 – Swollen axillary lymph node on side of injection

2.5.2021 – Left axillary lymph node is still palpable from first vaccine but reduced in size

2.8.2021 – Lymphedema under axilla that i received the vaccine

2.9.2021 – Axillary Lymphedema On side of vaccination

2.10.2021 – Axillary node on side of injection is still swollen Ultra sound

2.11.2021 – Axillary lymphedema on side of vaccination US of axillary node

2.12.2021 – Lymphedema in axilla of vaccinated arm Ultra sound

Injection site vesicles, Injection site swelling and Erythema

3.28.2021 – I suffer from seasonal allergies so the headache could be allergy related

3.29.2021 – Headache could be seasonal pollen allergies

10.22.2021 – I'm not sure if it's related. I had my fist Shingrix vaccine on 9/17 in the same arm as my Moderna vaccinations. I had numbness tingling and redness in my face and extremities after the shot as well as injection site pain, blisters, swelling & fever

11.17.2021 – Felt faint 10 minutes after injection

11.23.2021 – Head congestion

12.1.2021 – Migraine 12/1

10.28.2022 – Sinus congestion and runny nose

10.29.2022 – Sinus congestion- mild

Joint range of motion decreased, Injected limb mobility decreased and Muscle tightness

3.18.2021 – No

3.21.2021 – Slight chills I forgot to mention earlier but not now

4.15.2021 – Tightness around Neck area

4.16.2021 – Injection site a little tender

4.17.2021 – Arm still a little sore

4.18.2021 – When does a male get pregnant? If I see the same question next time, I will not do the survey.

4.19.2021 – Little tender at POE

4.28.2021 – Shoulder range of motion is about 85%

5.5.2021 – Left arm where I got both shots range of motion is about 90%. I was told by my PT to try some stretching on the wall

5.12.2021 – Ive been working with a exercise strap to strengthen my shot arm. It seems to be trying to get better. Certain motions hurt. I may have it looked at.

5.19.2021 – Left arm where I got both shots seems to be getting better. Still a little pain when I put it in a certain position.

Neuropathy peripheral, Wheezing and Joint swelling

3.19.2021 – allergy symptoms

4.2.2021 – I am experiencing a feeling of dryness in my body before getting up in the morning. It improves when I drink water. . .

4.19.2021 – Headaches and heart palpitations continue. Wheezing is my new symptom that I have never experienced.

4.25.2021 – Wheezing Personal Cardiologist

6.11.2021 – Headaches and wheezing continued. Loss my sense of taste. allergist

9.12.2021 – Wheezing in the chest and soreness and sharp pains in my head. . .

3.12.2022 – I was diagnosed with several allergies, but the medicine I am taking has not alleviated my headaches I have been having since 2019!

6.27.2022 – I still have severe headaches daily (allergy?). I was officially diagnosed with Neuropathy last week. My feet and ankles are swollen?

6.30.2022 – Neuropathy

9.11.2022 – They are swollen feet/ankles/ legs; pain in the back and stomache

Disturbance in attention, Muscular weakness and Asthma

1.11.2021 – Weakness and numbness in both arms

1.12.2021 – Occassionally hard to take a deep breath

1.13.2021 – Shortness of breath

2.14.2021 – Inability to focus like I usually can.

2.18.2021 – Do hot flashes count as fever? Haha

8.13.2021 – Immune system feels inflamed. I have developed coughing fits that are being blamed on allergies & asthma which I NEVER had before the vaccine. I never tested positive for Covid! I worked at the testing site and vaccine clinic. Many different doctor visits!

2.12.2022 – Chronic dry cough

Paresthesia, Sneezing and Nasopharyngitis

1.28.2021 – Fatigue may be unrelated - I slept poorly due to taking incorrect medicine. Doh!

1.30.2021 – I think the pain is not related to the shot, but reporting for thoroughness

5.26.2021 – One leg has been somewhat tingly the last few days. Presumably unrelated, but since you asked Have not sought medical attention yet.

12.30.2021 – I feel like I have a cold. Could be omicron. Have not been tested.

1.5.2022 – Had a cold or something last week. Sniffles, sneezes, achesall mild. Home covid tear was negative.

12.15.2022 – Had a terrible cold. Or something.

Muscle discomfort, Sciatica and Injection site reaction

2.11.2021 – Typical mild soreness at site of muscle shot. Not painful. Mildly sore

2.12.2021 – Could not distinguish tireness from normal tiredness. A little more soreness than yesterday, not much. Went x-country skiing, didn't feel anythin.

2.13.2021 – Very slight stomach being 'off'. Hard to equate to vaccine or just a slightly off day.

2.16.2021 – 5 days past #1 vaccine. Feeling fine. Din't need daily checks unless you want them.

3.14.2021 – I felt these symtoms on 3/12 for one day. Frpm 3/13 on I feel fine. Woke every 2 hours on first night the 11th which I never do so vaccine related. My siatica in.my right hip was really bad that night. After that, just usual. Are was more sore than pain for 2-3 days. Today, 14th, very mild soreness in the muscle.

Facial pain and Neuralgia

1.16.2021 – Last night I had severe pain in left side of face. Shooting pain from upper lip (where eye tooth is)area up to eye. It happened several times from 10:00pm-11:30pm. Felt like nerve pain. Pain level 10 out of 10 when it hit.

1.23.2021 – I had another spell last night of severe pain. (Sounds like trigeminal neuralgia) First episode occurred the day after my vaccination. I have appt for Monday with pcp

1.28.2021 – I had another episode Tues night. (1/26/21) where I had severe facial nerve pain. Started around 10:00pm and hurt off and on till morning.

Injection site mass, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Abdominal pain

4.9.2021 – Nausea

4.19.2021 – Hip pain

5.7.2021 – Small lump near injection site, stayed for 4 days. Nausea for part of each day this week. Abdominal cramping for part of each day this week.

5.14.2021 – Fatigue and brain fog

5.21.2021 – Severe fatigue: ever since the 2nd shot, I get very tired in the late afternoon - barely able to keep my eyes open - and have to take a nap.

5.30.2021 – Headache, nausea

7.16.2021 – Joint pain (hips). Frequent headaches. Extreme fatigue.

10.15.2021 – Fatigue. Brain fog. Nausea.

11.23.2021 – I think the symptoms are related to my shingles vaccine

5.6.2022 – Sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, fatigue, joint pain

5.20.2022 – Headache. Post nasal drip. Scratchy throat.

7.10.2022 – Severe headache. Fatigue. Joint pain.

Esophageal achalasia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased and Sjogren's syndrome

3.10.2021 – Intermittent hives on arms, hands, leg & foot (b)(6) due to (b)(6)

4.2.2022 – Diagnosed w/Immune Disorder/Doctor still in the midst of exact diagnosis. Sedimentation Rate=58/standard 0-20mm, ANA Screening=Positive, Rheumatoid Factor IGM= >200/standard <3 IU/mL, Anti NuclearAntibody HEP2=Positive, Positive=Sjorgen Syndrome A&B

5.12.2022 – Tested positive for COVID

5.26.2022 – headache, congestion, low-grade fever, earaches, aches, fatigue

6.2.2022 – Migraines, achy, sinus congestion, intermittent fever

7.21.2022 – Long COVID

10.22.2022 – Air Oxygen levels low

Ear discomfort, Rash pruritic and Bronchitis

3.10.2021 – No

3.12.2021 – Last night I felt achy and stomach was upset. Feel better today.

4.20.2022 – The night I got the shot I woke up with a rash on both arms. It was very itchy. The next night I had a rash on my abdomen. I didn't connect it to the shot until today. I thought it was a reaction to a plant I had bought that day.

5.27.2022 – I've had a sore throat with a cough for a week. My ear is plugged on one side. Sore throat is gone but still coughing. No fever.

7.15.2022 – I had bronchitis for ten weeks.

10.28.2022 – My arm was very sore for three weeks. Just now feeling better.

Breakthrough COVID-19, Aphonia and Parosmia

12.21.2020 – Just feel punky, not bad enough to keep me home from work. Feeling of maybe having a low grade fever is entirely subjective.

12.22.2020 – Still feeling punky, but much less than yesterday

9.28.2021 – 9/12/21. Extreme sore throat, loss of voice, freq productive cough, fevers w/rigors, extreme, sudden diaphoresis, loss of taste and smell except for strong foul odor/taste could not identify, near daily sudden onset nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite

10.20.2021 – Lingering low grade fevers presumably due to my case of breakthrough COVID. (I developed symptoms & subsequently tested positive 4 days after receiving my booster shot). Waxing & waning flu like symptoms to go along with intermittent low grade fever

8.16.2022 – I have been diagnosed with Long-haul COVID & have con't to experience flares/exacerbations at freq intervals. The S/S are the same as I experienced with the original COVID infection, & they con't unabated to this day. Referral to local COVID Recovery Clinic (CRC) & multiple specialist referral, studies, & in depth work-up; most recent vaccine booster rec'd 8/12 (5 doses total; Pfizer & Moderna both for "mix-n-match" effect.

Neurological symptom, Nervous system disorder and Joint swelling

2.28.2021 – I could not sleep last night. I had shortness of breath and extreme fatigue. I am better today not last night was tough.

3.19.2021 – Heartburn

3.25.2021 – I have swelling under my knee which I have never had. I dont know if it is an immune response to the vaccine or not.

4.1.2021 – I have had very bad leg and foot cramps which I havent had before the shot. Dont know if it is connected. Also there is still swelling below my kneecap on the left. Also something I have never experienced .

4.22.2021 – Some neurological problems and exhaustion

Middle ear effusion, Sluggishness and Ear discomfort

12.29.2020 – Flush feelings

12.30.2020 – Not sure if there's a rash or just an itchy spot but it just started 5 minutes ago. I put some skin lotion and steroid creme on it to see if it subsides. It formed on my left forearm the same arm that received the injection.

12.31.2020 – Just occasional cough which could be from dry air or reflux issues.

1.1.2021 – My neck on opposite side of injection feels mildly swollen and there's a cough that's started yesterday

1.2.2021 – Had some water build up behind my right eardrum but the dr said it is not infected. Probably from my cpap. Right side of neck felt swollen but is subsiding...

1.3.2021 – I did feel slightly fatigued today but I'm also fighting some kind of inner ear thing and a slight cough

1.4.2021 – It really came on last night and lingered into the morning. I almost called out from work but things are so busy with covid patients I had to push through and go to work. Still feeling somewhat sluggish at 230 pm

12.31.2021 – Caught covid had after Thanksgiving

Quarantine, Atrial fibrillation and Nausea

3.14.2021 – For 30 hours after my vaccine, I had a 100° fever, chills, headache, nausea, and body aches. I went in and out of a fib, the longest event lasting seven hours. On day three, I had no symptoms and was able to resume my normal activities

9.8.2021 – My husband positive for Covid on Sunday. I tested negative. I had a low-grade fever for four days. Because of my husbands diagnosis, we are quarantining for 10 days.

Feeling hot, Hyperhidrosis and Migraine

2.24.2021 – A point where Id get hot, and then sweated a bit out

2.26.2021 – Ive been getting sweating and getting hotter more than often while sleeping through the night, I feel a little sweatier through the day. Not sure if because the AC is running low at work and Im moving around. Also this morning my temp. Was 99.1, but right now its 98.6.

2.27.2021 – Todays headache is mild, but last night I had a major migraine and I needed the lights off. I also have a history of migraines so Im not sure if that was a flare up

Stomatitis, Muscle tightness and Chest discomfort

12.22.2020 – I had a tightness in my neck but it is better

12.28.2020 – At first I didn't think anything of it but the roof of my mouth has been sore since I got the vaccine shot, as well as in the arm that I didn't get the shot.

1.5.2021 – Arm pain in the arm that didn't get the vaccination.

2.3.2021 – My arms hurt all the time

2.11.2021 – Here and there I have shortness of breath, I am going to the Dr tomorrow to have it checked out. I have had it for awhile since my 2nd shot, but getting a bit worse.

Muscle twitching, Paresthesia oral and Sleep disorder

2.25.2021 – Lower lip twitching throughout the day. This has never happened to me before.

4.15.2021 – Dizziness

4.22.2021 – Upper arm achiness

4.29.2021 – Dizziness most notably at night still.

11.7.2021 – Tingly lips. Mild.

2.3.2022 – Muscle ache where I had booster. Can't sleep on that side comfortably.

5.5.2022 – Left upper arm muscle still painful and a little stiff from booster in Nov. I think shot was given too low; hit muscle nerve. I have been stretching and slowly lifting to get it back up to speed. If I get my 2nd booster, I will get in my right arm.

10.23.2022 – Very bad allergies. Worse than other years.

Vaginal discharge, Uterine leiomyoma and Fungal infection

3.9.2021 – Slight vaginal discharge

12.24.2021 – I seem to have a mild yeast infection

12.29.2021 – I'm feeling more tired than normal, although it could just be due to changing weather and/or long work days

5.27.2022 – For severa days, starting on the day I tested positive for Covid, I was very fatigued and very congested (nose and ears). My fatigue went away after the three days. My congestion lightened after three days, but took close to twenty days to disappear.

12.19.2022 – Nothing that couldn't be explained. For example, some diarrhea after eating a lot of dairy or drinking alcohol.

Brain fog, Myalgia and Dyspnea

3.4.2021 – I had covid in Oct so i suppose 'second dose symptoms' make sense. Fatigue is lingering 'long covid' symptom

4.28.2021 – After receiving my second shingles vaccine I experienced chills, muscle aches, and fever (under 100) starting about 12 hours after the vaccine and lasting for about 24 hours.

3.28.2022 – Long Covid. Fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, heart rate and bp issues, other minor symptoms. Regular office visits plus multiple tests for heart issues including ekg and echocardiogram