Their Stories

Neurological symptom, Influenza like illness and Migraine

2.14.2021 – Period fever of a no out 100 throughout the day

2.23.2021 – The arm where I got the injection has started hurting again the same way it hurt following the first injection (just not as bad).I also have had periodic aches and flu-like symptoms that last a day and go away

3.2.2021 – I have intermittent arm pain in the arm I received the injections. It feels much like it did after the injection although not as bad.

2.9.2022 – Significant increase in migraines, neurological issues, joint oain

Feeling of despair, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Myalgia

11.3.2021 – Loss of liberty

11.4.2021 – Loss of liberty, feeling of freedom do to Mandate

11.5.2021 – Loss of hope and liberty

11.6.2021 – Loss of libertymandated

11.7.2021 – Loss of liberty /freedom

11.8.2021 – unconstitutionally mandated to retain employment

11.9.2021 – lack of freedom

11.11.2021 – Still angry over mandate to keep my government contracting job

11.25.2021 – Mandated

11.26.2021 – Mandatedloss of liberty

11.29.2021 – Loss of liberty...mandated to keep employment by POTUS

11.30.2021 – loss of liberty to due to POTUS mandate to keep DoD contractor employment...

12.1.2021 – Loss of liberty and dignity

12.15.2021 – Sore muscles and joints

1.5.2022 – Sore arms, joint pain.

Spinal pain, Arthritis and Hypersensitivity

3.20.2021 – Foggy brain

3.30.2021 – Headache

4.8.2021 – My herniated disc at L4 flared up. Severe pain. I noticed my arthritis joints hurt terribly 3 weeks after my 2nd shot.

4.13.2021 – Severe pain in lumbar back & hips. I have had arthritis for 20 years. All my pain areas flared up last week. It could be related to vaccine or total coincidence. I wanted to let you know. Severe pain.

4.27.2021 – Flare up of Ankyloking Spondylitis in every joint. Visit with my Ortho Surgeon. He gave me a Prednisone Dose Pack and my pain is bearable. Sever lumbar back and shooting down hip. Vaccine did not cause. It triggered huge immune reaction. Office visit

6.15.2021 – I have peripheral neuropathy. My legs from toes to knees have been numb for over a decade. This month, feeling has been coming back. Per my docs, not possible. Good news but now I feel pain. I am working with my docs to see what is going on. Doctors office. Rheumatologist.

3.27.2022 – Allergy flare-up. Have been symptom free for decades. High pollen count here. Allergy physician office visit

Injection site discomfort, Rash erythematous and Injection site rash

3.19.2021 – Large red rash at injection site. Little itchy, little swollen, and at times a little uncomfortable. This started about 8 days after first injection and lasted about 4 days. It went went away but has now returned.

3.25.2021 – Last check in I had the symptoms of COVID arm for the second time since my first injection. The symptoms ( red rash, swelling, and some itching) continued for an additional day and one-half. I do have some muscle tenderness in the arm at times.

Rash maculo-papular, Tinea infection and Bladder irritation

3.4.2021 – Dizziness

3.5.2021 – Sinus pain and slight nosebleed

3.6.2021 – Insomnia, postnasal drip

3.23.2021 – Joint pain in hands, shoulders and back; pelvic pain

6.1.2021 – Itchy, bumpy rash on both forearms and back of hands

8.31.2021 – Strained back muscle, insomnia and ringworm infection

12.4.2021 – Mild depression and anxiety

12.7.2021 – Mild depression

6.3.2022 – Itchy maculopapular rash over my left collarbone

10.18.2022 – A couple of flesh-colored, oblong bumps above my eyebrows

10.24.2022 – Muscle cramps, dizziness

11.7.2022 – Bladder irritation and pain

11.14.2022 – Worsening rosacea

11.21.2022 – Runny nose, fatigue, abdominal cramps

11.28.2022 – Itchy rash on chest, fatigue

Pelvic discomfort, Joint effusion and Sacral pain

4.14.2021 – abd pain not related to vaccine - ongoing issue

4.27.2021 – I only got the Jab 10 minutes ago... ask me tomorrow

4.28.2021 – Chronic abd pain - not related to vaccine.

4.30.2021 – Slight bruising at injection site

5.1.2021 – Abd pain chronic - not related to vaccine

10.26.2021 – Isolated enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node after flu vaccine last week; several weeks of lower abdominal/pelvic discomfort

11.9.2021 – Rash/redness is about 5cm distal to the injection site

11.10.2021 – Redness, etc describes area about 5cm distal to injection site

11.11.2021 – Above describes area 5cm distal to injection site

11.12.2021 – Rash 5 cm distal to injection site. Fading but still there. No longer itchy or hot.

11.13.2021 – Rash 5cm distal to injection site

12.4.2021 – Abdominal pain/cramping. Not sure if it's my chronic issue (which has been better lately) or something new.

5.7.2022 – Low back/SI joint stiffness/pain, toe swelling and pain, worsening plantar fasciitis, ankle joint effusion, sensitivity to light. Also, persistent left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy since my booster. X-ray, bloodwork, pending consultation

Bite, Scratch and Cheilitis

4.29.2021 – Flushing, raw lips, taste in throat,

5.18.2021 – Injection site soreness

5.19.2021 – Sore foot pad

5.21.2021 – Stiff upper neck/swelling

5.22.2021 – Pain in back of neck and lump smaller than yesterday

5.23.2021 – Neck pain mild

6.1.2021 – Extreme inflammation of mosquito bite and yeast infection

8.17.2021 – Inflammation with bites or scratches is horrible. I need to monitor and treat quickly as to not have it travel.

11.16.2021 – Increased inflammation and mucus. Increase in duration, as well as difficulty resolving, inflammation in cuts and scrapes, and internally.

5.18.2022 – Difficult to fight off inflammation

Hypertension, Chest discomfort and Chest pain

2.26.2021 – I wasn't feeling well before i received my injection. Like allergies or a head cold. So my symptoms could be from that and not the injection.

2.27.2021 – Im currently in the Hospital over night for observation, im having high blood pressure and headache and chest pain.

2.28.2021 – I was in the Hospital ladt night for high blood pressure and headache and tightness in chest. My heart is ok. Was feeling bad before the injection. I don't think the two are related. Was released and sent home.

3.3.2021 – My blood pressure has been very low. It started before I received my shot..

3.4.2021 – My blood pressure is low but it was like that before i received my injection.

9.16.2021 – August 9, 2021 got really sick. My daughter and I both had all of the symptoms of covid. She tested positive and i tested negative. Both sick, both fully vaccinated. Both are fine now.

Tenderness, Lymph node pain and Chills

1.13.2021 – Swollen lymph node right armpit

1.14.2021 – Painful, swollen lymph node in right armpit

1.15.2021 – Still mildly swollen & tender lymph node in right armpit

1.16.2021 – Mild tenderness remains in right armpit (improving)

2.1.2021 – Lymph node in front of left ear had swelling and tenderness - improving

1.11.2022 – Received booster shot but didnt get a checkin -Swollen lymph nodes in neck, armpit, near collarbone on same side of body as received vaccine x1wk, achy, fatigued, chills, took 1wk to recover from booster symptoms

Knee arthroplasty, Dry mouth and Sinus disorder

3.18.2021 – Just my sinuses which isnt new. I just have to keep working on them every day, thats all. As far as the vaccine, no problem.

4.11.2021 – More dry mouth than I usually do. I have a condition and meds both that cause it. But it is much worse.

10.11.2021 – Not so much new but more intense. Joint pain and pain in more of my joints. Fatigue headaches.. my Doctor has sent blood work to Mayo to have it checked.

4.9.2022 – Knee replacement surgery, March 28, 2022

Urinary tract infection, Somnolence and Edema peripheral

4.26.2021 – Probably tired from going to bed late.

12.19.2021 – The pain is mostly my armpit of the arm where I got the shot. My armpit is swollen.

12.20.2021 – Armpit is painful and swollen.

12.21.2021 – Painful swollen armpit

12.23.2021 – I recovered.

3.18.2022 – Sore throat, nose congestion, what felt like chest congestion but wasn't, extreme fatigue. This lasted about 2 weeks. It followed taking antibiotics for a UTI, so I think the antibiotics made me susceptible to picking up viruses. That has happened

6.17.2022 – Trouble staying awake

Body temperature fluctuation, Ocular discomfort and Feeling of body temperature change

3.18.2021 – Felt temp fluctuations (hot, cold) all day and slept a lot

3.19.2021 – Visual disturbance and mild left headache

3.20.2021 – 1/2 hour sauna helped me feel better today

3.21.2021 – Left eye visual disturbance continues. Infrared sauna helped headache.

4.30.2021 – Migraine with visual defects lasted 3 days. Had to stay in bed with eye mask and ear plugs.

8.26.2021 – I was feverish, felt cold, had bone aches, and slept a lot on days 2 & 3. Today, day 4, I feel a lot better. I'm answering these questions to record symptoms from days 2 & 3.

8.28.2021 – runny nose, chest feels kind of heavy

4.3.2022 – So sleepy all day. Keep napping.

4.4.2022 – Slept 22 hours yesterday; feel much better today

4.5.2022 – Much better. Less sleepy!

Feeding disorder, Aphonia and Asthma

4.3.2021 – April 1st, day 1 I had a fever and chills

11.3.2021 – Headaches have been bad this year, in sept headache was so bad I throw up and couldn't eat for 2 days, headache was 48hrs and then every morning woke up with a headache for a week.

5.3.2022 – Seasonal Allergies are really bad these past 2 weeks!

6.16.2022 – Asthma getting worse Called my allergist who gave me steroids for 5 days to calm asthma

12.18.2022 – I lose my voice for a week once a month.

Gait disturbance, Muscular weakness and Arthralgia

11.29.2021 – Muscle weakness, unexplained leg & knee pain when he walks or stands. We are not sure why he is experiencing this but is seeing a few doctors to try and figure out why its happening. It has gotten worse over the last 4-6 weeks. The cause is unknown Visit with his pediatrician, and chiropractor and

8.28.2022 – Leg pain Knee pain and muscle weakness Crouch gait pattern walk Doctors are unable to pinpoint what's causing it. I'm not sure if it's because of the vaccine but I'm saying yes until doctors can figure out what's wrong and what caused it.

Rheumatoid arthritis, Dry throat and Ear infection

3.17.2021 – Ive forgotten to mention that I have RA, an autoimmune condition, and take Actemra, a biologic immune suppression medication. I am so happy to get the vaccine. I am trying not to report RA symptoms that are similar to the symptom list but I believe are due to RA not the vaccine

3.18.2021 – RA/immune suppression. Felt all over good today

3.20.2021 – Not feeling well from my ear infection or RA

3.23.2021 – Besides RA, I still have a long- lasting ear infection. The doctor just switched me to a different antibiotic this morning because it was still not clearing and it is possibly why Im feeling so poorly

4.11.2021 – I have RA and am overall not feeling great with that: fatigue and joint pain. So I think if I get a fever Ill be able to know its side effect and not continuing RA symptom. Or I might not notice any side effects because RA bad feelings can feel like the side effects people have complained about, similar to body flu

4.14.2021 – This all might just be Ra symptoms now, not vaccine related

4.15.2021 – These are probably due to my Ra, not the vaccine

4.16.2021 – Again, this is probably due to my RA, not the vaccine. My RA is not under control right now

4.17.2021 – Again, I think Im still having uncontrolled RA symptoms

4.20.2021 – From RA probably

10.7.2021 – Very dry throat (not a problem, but a symptom)

10.10.2021 – I have RA so some of this is normal

1.5.2022 – I had Covid around Thanksgiving time and some symptoms lasted for several weeks. I'm not experiencing any symptoms any more though. Chest xrays

Nerve compression, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Depression

4.5.2021 – The past two weeks, I have noticed occasional tingling/slight numbness in my fingers, sometimes also hands. It is lessening.For the record, I have been tired since the vaccination - there are multiple possible causes - the vaccination might be one.

9.7.2021 – Sore throat, running sinus, for two days, about 12 days ago. Likely due to depression, lack of sleep, over events in Afghanistan. I have come to terms with that situation and am better.

8.11.2022 – Had COVID. Cold like symptoms, sore throat and runny nose. Loss of smell for a couple days. Tired.

11.12.2022 – Pinched nerve.

Burning sensation, Ear discomfort and Paranasal sinus discomfort

1.15.2021 – Burning sensation on the right side of my face Wanted to advise my doctor about the burning sensation in my face

1.17.2021 – Tingling in the right side of my face under my eye and in my cheek

1.18.2021 – Intermittent dull tingling in right side of face

1.19.2021 – Still having full tingling in the right side of my face, some ear fullness and tinnitus Scheduled for tomorrow morning

1.20.2021 – Ear pain, ringing in ears, fullness in ears, facial pressure Prescribed amoxicillin and will see ENT tomorrow

1.21.2021 – Ringing in ears, sinus pressure, intermittent tingling on right face ENT and occupational medicine clinic

Adnexa uteri pain, Lymphadenitis and Restlessness

2.2.2021 – Ear pain- I had this since the first dose.

2.21.2021 – Swollen lymph note on arm where I got the vaccine

2.23.2021 – Lymp node still inflamed on left arm

3.5.2021 – Joint paint in able and wrist

10.1.2021 – Feel like a truck hit me. Every inch of my skin hurts. Unable to lyft arm.

10.2.2021 – Ovary pain- swollen right and left lump node under arm. Sever pain. Unable to rest. CHEST pain in middle of chest.

10.3.2021 – OVARY PAIN.

10.4.2021 – Ovary pain!

10.22.2021 – My be period was way more painful and long than other periods. My lymph node is still inflamed.

10.30.2021 – Ovary pain

11.5.2021 – Ovary pain. Not related to period.

Injection site cyst, Pollakiuria and Lower respiratory tract infection

3.15.2021 – Cant concentrate

3.16.2021 – Very edgy last night, confusion and my head felt like it had lead weighing it down. Urinated much more then normal. Sleep was poor.

3.17.2021 – Still not feeling focused and little pains around my body

3.19.2021 – Im still having concentration issues

7.12.2021 – Very bad chest cold and sharp pains I. Random areas of my body

4.12.2022 – Bump in my arm where the shot was. Doctor says it's a syst and I've had lower back pain My regular doctor

Monoparesis, Hyporeflexia and Fall

3.8.2021 – Radiating pain from left groin to knee, significant left leg waekness and numbness of left leg from upper thigh to full knee.

3.13.2021 – Left leg weakness intensifying as well as falls increasing. NCV/EMG

3.20.2021 – Have lost partial use of left leg

3.27.2021 – Have lost partial function of left leg from hip to knee. No known cause except received 2nd vaccination 11 days prior.

5.16.2021 – Significant pain, skin numbness, weakness, decreased patellar DTRs suddenly occurring 11 days after my 2nd vaccine dose. MRIs and NCS/EMG negative. Physical therapy and high dose ibuprofen are helping.

Appetite disorder, Tonsillar hypertrophy and Impaired work ability

11.1.2021 – Insomnia, probably unrelated. Difficulty falling and then staying asleep.

12.3.2021 – Sore throat for a few days, seems to be resolving. Missed work out of caution, not because I was stuck in bed.

5.20.2022 – Sore throat

5.29.2022 – Sore throat/tonsils, sneezing

6.17.2022 – Sore throat, swollen tonsils with pus, headache, fatigue, sneezing, nasal congestion, cough, constipation, diarrhea, change in appetite. No fever. COVID testing site

10.15.2022 – Soreness at injection site

11.16.2022 – Just sore throat and general aches and pains but I don't think they're related. It's autumn and no positive COVID test.

Hyperphagia, Exfoliative rash and Renal disorder

2.8.2021 – Sweating at niggt, eating more

3.8.2021 – Small painless rough rash on my left arm size of a quarter. It grew from size of a dime. Appeared next day after 1st shot, worsened after 2nd shot.

3.19.2021 – Night sweats, hives ever since 2nd shot

5.7.2021 – Still have rough rash, forgetting basic words, hot sweats turned into mild feverish hives like sensation intermittently without cause fully bodyI havent taken any of the below tests to validate and avoid doctors unless very serious

8.6.2021 – Intermittently I have diarrhea like I did before I get hives and I have cold sweats I occasionally get sore throats and definitely have brain fog I can feel when I'm reacting to sickness it feels like I have itchy hives all over my body and the rash

2.5.2022 – Brain fog, loss of regular taste and smell, sudden kidney issues and surgery in December - still not sure if related to omicron symptoms weeks prior.

Furuncle, Photopsia and Cold sweat

2.21.2021 – Last night I started with the chills diarrhea and coughing and sneezing. I went to bed and curled up and got warm and I slept for 12 1/2 hours. Today I feel just blah.

3.13.2021 – On March 7th I experienced cold sweats, a blinding flashes of light, chills and fatigue.Same as on February 20th

8.6.2021 – Things are coming from inside my body like boils and I am getting marks on me that look like bites but turn red (not infected) but never heal. Doctors dont know what is happening.

2.7.2022 – Had stomach problems Had breathing problems Just tired all the time

Sepsis, Muscular weakness and Urinary tract infection

3.7.2021 – Pain in upper left hip. Seems to be subsiding. Probably unrelated to vaccination.

4.11.2021 – On Tuesday 4/6 I experienced fatigue, chills and mild achiness. I slept most of the day. The next day I was fine.I hope it was a reaction to the vaccine since it would mean it was working, but it was 23 days later.

6.13.2021 – Urinary tract infection leading to near sepsis and 2 day hospitalization.

3.14.2022 – Hospitalized with covid on 9/26/21. Discharged 10/1/21. Still experiencing chronic fatigue and weakness especially in the legs.

Throat tightness, Muscle spasms and Chest discomfort

12.17.2020 – Thought I experienced tightness in the chest first 7 minutes then in my throat for another 8 minutes.

12.24.2020 – Yesterday's and today's discomfort is explained by additional exercise and not a negative sign attributable to the vaccine.

1.11.2021 – Odd but I'm having muscle spasms in my right thigh.

1.12.2021 – After the second dose I did experience full body muscle aches but assumed it was due to having exercised the day before, but seemed muscle spasms may suggest I had a harder time recovering after Thursday's exercise.

Ocular hypertension, Glassy eyes and Ocular discomfort

3.8.2021 – Day if shot odd taste in mouth all day. Like cardboard or whwn you drink from a waxy paper cup

3.9.2021 – Eye pressure in my left eye, eyes glossy and runny

3.10.2021 – My occular hypertension went up 3 points. Had eye exam today due to feeling pressure and slight pain in L eye

3.11.2021 – Still have slight eye pain..level 1-2. Did get prescription eye drops for occular hyoer tension that went up 3points yesterday.

3.18.2021 – I have a rash my arms and legs that is persistent. I also have slightnpain in my left eye that has not neen alleviated by medicinal eye drops. My occular hypertension rose 3mm after the vaccine.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Throat tightness and Pharyngeal swelling

1.3.2021 – Felt cold sensation in left arm (where shot was given) and in throat upon getting the shot. Weird taste in throat for about 30 minutes afterwards. Left side of throat is scratchy and feels a bit more swollen. Left side of tongue tingling right after getting until about 20 minutes later then it went numb for about another 10 minutes.

1.4.2021 – Pain in arm of injection site which started about 4 hours after injection and continued into today. Cannot lay on arm and having troubles lifting it due to soreness.

1.13.2021 – I suffer from Fibromyalgia so it's often hard to tell what is causing my pain, but just in case it is related to the vaccine I would like to report that about 7 days post vaccine I began to experience body aches and fatigue that has gotten progressively worse. I'm achy all over and I'm having trouble moving due to the pain. Joint pain in knees, ankles, hips and hands and body feels like it's throbbing. I've also had run going in one ear that began the day after I received the vaccine. Again, not sure if any of this is related but wanted to report for trend analysis.

1.27.2021 – Chemical taste upon injection. Slight tightness in throat only on side of injection (left), body aches and headache began 10 hours after shot, woke next morning with sore throat and body aches were worse. Just over 48 hours out and still have body aches and sore throat but they have improved from yesterday.

1.29.2021 – Lingering sore throat

2.1.2021 – Sore throat and left ear pain

Colitis microscopic, Basal cell carcinoma and Injection site urticaria

2.14.2021 – My right cheek and ear turned red and hot, the same way it does when I take a Medrol (prednisolone). I have Sjogrens.

2.15.2021 – I have a rash/welt about 1 1/2 inch, roundish, with raised edge, on the arm I got the shot - but its about four inches from the site. So Im not sure it has anything to do with the vaccine.

2.17.2021 – Slight sore throat last night and this morning, gone now.

5.15.2021 – Basal cell cancer on forehead, removed in total using MOHS.

2.13.2022 – Microscopic colitis In-person appt with Gastro and lower scope ordered

Gait disturbance, Fall and Muscular weakness

4.9.2021 – Weakness vausing fall

4.17.2021 – Unable walk without assistance. Weakness and shaking 2 bad falls one emergency visit

4.23.2021 – 2 werks aho i could ealk without addistance. Cannot today took baf fall leg gave out a few dayz after vacinne yhen snother onr s few days later ledd and less control ovef legs. Shaking throughouy body with wsknesd Physical therspy started

4.30.2021 – Went from heslthy ealking person yo unable co tt kehs zm on wlker Pt

5.7.2021 – Muscle pain unable wal without assistance Appt with nuerologist

6.25.2021 – Nuro prob still. Limited control of legs difficulity walking. Definetly told it was reaction to vaccine

9.24.2021 – Limited use of legs difficulty walking use of walker necessary at times

3.26.2022 – Had covid. Omiconthey think. Wnd round with covid

Oral pruritus, Mouth swelling and Dysphagia

3.24.2021 – Some tenderness in armpit of same arm as injection for past 3 mornings..goes away during the day

4.14.2021 – Immediately after injection I had sublingual itchiness and swelling, difficulty swallowing and racing heartbeat..paramedics monitored symptoms. Now (6 hrs post injection), I have sublingual itchiness and slight swelling, and a metallic taste in my mouth Paramedics responded and monitored symptoms, most symptoms decreased within 30 minutes