Their Stories

Joint range of motion decreased, Mobility decreased and Limb discomfort

12.24.2020 – Mild dizziness, possibly from anxiety

12.28.2020 – All very mild

12.31.2020 – Mild shoulder ache especially in side of injection

1.7.2021 – I have been having pretty severe shoulder joint pain, first on the left (side of shot), then on the right. It's resolving after 5 days on the right. It was impossible to lift or rotate in or out. I used ice to treat it. It has improved just today.

1.14.2021 – I am still having right shoulder problems and now Im having left shoulder problems (joint pain/limited ROM). Ive had no injury. I have no clue if its related to the vaccine but it started shortly after I received it.

1.28.2021 – The day I got my shot I experienced these symptoms. They resolved by Friday evening

Electric shock sensation, Injection site induration and Tenderness

1.7.2021 – funny taste in my mouth

1.8.2021 – my arm hurts to touch or more it more then a foot from my body

1.9.2021 – arm still hurts but better then yesterday can't do alot with it

2.6.2021 – swollen my arm hurts, I'm tried, my joints all hurt, and i have the chills, along with brain zaps like when you stop taking anti depressants

2.8.2021 – the injection site is about 3 quarters inside red,tender and hard little warm to the touch

2.9.2021 – bruise at the injection site might be from the swelling

2.10.2021 – bruise at infection site still red swollen and hard

2.11.2021 – bruise and hard little red at the injection site

2.26.2021 – Joints hurt alittle of and on

Chills and Pyrexia

1.24.2021 – Need to clarify- Ive had both shots already. I couldnt enter my second shot. I had no fever after first shot. Got 2nd shot on 1/20/21. Had fever, chills, aches the next day

1.28.2021 – Again- see note from first entry. First dose in 12/20. Thought I would be allowed to enter both doses. Fevers and aches were after second dose. Also be aware that for the last 2-3 days when I tried to click on the link in your message I was told there was a problem with the link

Rheumatoid arthritis, Arthritis and Arthralgia

3.8.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis so that is the reason for joint pain

3.10.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis thats why my joints hurt

3.11.2021 – Im assuming my joint pain is due to my rheumatoid arthritis

3.12.2021 – Im assuming joint pain is due to my rheumatoid arthritis

3.27.2021 – Joint stiffness is probably due to my rheumatoid arthritis

3.28.2021 – Im assuming my joint pain is due to my rheumatoid arthritis

4.1.2021 – I'm assuming my joint pain is due to my rheumatoid arthritis

4.2.2021 – I'm assuming this is due to my rheumatoid arthritis

10.11.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis

10.12.2021 – Allergies are bothering me

10.13.2021 – Sinus/allergies

1.6.2022 – Tested positive

10.7.2022 – My arthritis has gotten worse

Breast disorder, Breast tenderness and Laryngitis

2.20.2021 – No appetite

2.21.2021 – Sore throat for the last couple of days.

2.22.2021 – Right eye pain. May be a migraine. Started late today around 3:00pm

2.23.2021 – A little neck pain with slight headache.

2.25.2021 – Muscle aches left shoulder and neck. May be due to the fact of not sleeping on my right side which is the injection site. Will watch carefully the next couple of days.

3.18.2021 – Left breast tenderness. Experiencing breast fullness. Scheduled for a mammogram April 9th.

3.25.2021 – No new symptoms, but still having breast tenderness.

8.19.2021 – Chest congestion, laryngitis

11.3.2021 – Slight Nosebleed during my morning walk.

Urinary tract discomfort, Lower urinary tract symptoms and Micturition urgency

3.12.2021 – Occasional nerve pain, like a 1-2 second zing in a finger which is not normal for me.

3.13.2021 – Frequent urge to urinate, sensation like a UTI. Cough.

3.14.2021 – Frequent urge to urinate and discomfort during urination continue

3.27.2021 – Nausea. Tired

4.10.2021 – After the first shot severe constipation and bladder infection. Neither of those yet after second shot.

4.11.2021 – Dizziness when bending over, stooping down.

7.8.2021 – Nodule on thyroid. Biopsy was done July 5. No results yet. No way to know if its related to the vaccine, but I would think not. I believe the vaccine to be safe and necessary and am glad I got it I saw an endocrinologist

Respiratory disorder, Dyspnea and Nausea

5.6.2021 – Fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness Cardiologist: POTS test

6.1.2021 – Respiratory problems

6.8.2021 – Nausea, Ive already been dealing with it from February 2020 (when I think I got covid but was never tested). Since getting the vaccine my nausea has gotten worse. Seeing my primary care physician

6.15.2021 – Same increase in nausea and same difficulty in breathing Primary care physician

11.9.2021 – Worsening dizzy and light headed spells, still having nausea

Hematuria, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Hypersomnia

4.1.2021 – Day #1: I was so tired I could not stay awake. I took a 2 hr. nap 40 after vaccine. I thought I was fine except for being very fatigued. I fell asleep again for 19 hours more.

4.23.2021 – I had a big headache at bedtime last night. It kept me awake until 3-4:00am. I woke up without it!

4.24.2021 – The swelling is dble the sz of yesterday. The site hurts to touch it so I do not touch. It itches but can only very lightly scratch. I am OK. The same as first shot, too fatigued to do much of anything.

4.25.2021 – Swelling, redness, itching is about half what it was yesterday. Pain is same but only if I touch it or try to scratch it, so I try not to do that. Being fatigued is totally present. I am surprised at how tired I am. But I am fine.

4.27.2021 – It appears to get more red, itchy and grow bigger during the day and go down overnight as start the same cycle every day. Its more red and warmer today.

4.28.2021 – SAME AS YESTERDAY

5.21.2021 – Hematuria, Backache Scheduled appt w/urology

6.2.2021 – I AM STILL SO TIRED A LOT OF THE TIME

10.11.2022 – Pneumatic, Swollen legs, Very sore throat.

Respiratory disorder, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Influenza like illness

4.14.2021 – Brain fog on day off second shot, symptoms became worse (flu-like) about 12 hours after shot

5.11.2021 – Fatigue, headache, post-nasal drip. Guessing this is seasonal allergies

10.12.2021 – Shortness of breath at times with a cough when trying to take a full breath. Condition is worse evenings and upon waking. Primary care provider

4.13.2022 – Continue to experience breathing issues (since Aug 2021) that did not improve with use of inhalers, steroids, etc.) No medical diagnosis has been made.

Multiple sclerosis, Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia

2.26.2021 – Slight bruised feeling

2.27.2021 – I usually have joint pain, muscle ache and fatigue due to fibromyalgia, possible MS

2.28.2021 – Could be RA, OA or fibromyalgia on a damp and dreary day... not unusual

3.1.2021 – Just usual aches and pains from RA,OA, fibromyalgia

3.2.2021 – Normal aches and pains from RA, OA, fibtromyalgia and pissible MS

3.3.2021 – Normal ache pain and fatigue

3.4.2021 – Usual aches and pains from RA,OA,fibromyalgia

3.5.2021 – Usual aches and pains of OA,RA and fibtromyalgia

Arterial disorder, Hepatomegaly and Splenomegaly

6.5.2021 – Dizziness fever 101.2

6.7.2021 – None

6.9.2021 – Abdominal sweelig under lower left rib cage

6.10.2021 – Severe sweating

6.11.2021 – Sweating

6.20.2021 – Abdominal pains under lower ribs

6.27.2021 – Sever pain spikes in left and right upper abdomin

7.6.2021 – Pain in lower R abdominal bad pain in UPPER left abdomin under rib cage.

7.11.2021 – My abdomen hurts from left to right.My skin aross my whole abdomen cant be touched without pain.

7.18.2021 – Headaches,pain swelling of L/R abdomin Scheduled CT scans,blood tests

9.5.2021 – Liver and splee have enlarded

12.5.2021 – Liver and splee enlarged

6.8.2022 – Arterial degenerations

Blister, Erythema and Migraine

5.4.2021 – Muscle ache extends from elbow to head of injection site arm.

5.6.2021 – There are several areas on the opposite arm that are red blisters. Ive had a few show up each morning. Today there are two new ones on my palm. I am going to the doctor tomorrow.

5.7.2021 – Went to doctor office

5.12.2021 – Blisters appeared throughout week following vaccine. Migraine headache began Saturday with ER visit Sunday. Dr visit Friday 05/07/2021. ER visit Sunday 05/09/2021. Missed work Monday 05/10/3021.

Pregnancy and Pain in extremity

1.26.2021 – Pregnancy

2.16.2021 – Im pregnant so I cant say if its related to the vaccine. Also its only been 2 hours since I received my 2nd shot

2.19.2021 – The muscle pain refer to the arm where I got the vaccine. Please note, in my last 2 check-ins, I misunderstood the q "Have you had any of these symptoms where you got the shot (injection site)?" to mean if I experienced any symptoms immediately after receiving the shot, while still at the vaccination site. So I'd like to let you know that on the day I got my 2nd pretty quickly I started feeling rather severe pain in the arm, which continued at equal intensity the next day, and today it's still present but at a much lower intensity.

2.20.2021 – Im pregnant

Transient global amnesia, Thrombosis and Contusion

3.30.2021 – No

4.3.2021 – Itched at injection site 30 min after shot and again to a lesser degree 60 min after shot. Upper arm was sore for three days, but no worse than a flu shot. Breakfast tasted funny morning after shot. No other symptoms

4.13.2021 – Very tired, weak. Sleep a lot since Friday afternoon. No energy

4.20.2021 – None

4.21.2021 – Flashing headaches, better now, but still happen. Dont usually have headaches

4.23.2021 – Dizzy. Headache due allergies, I believe. Tiredness also thought due to allergies

5.4.2021 – Swollen mostly upper left arm with major bruising. Probable blood clot. Elevated above heart, watched for movement toward shoulder. Sent photo to doctor team, no reply. More bruising now, but swelling down, pain about gone. Rested

4.22.2022 – High blood pressure. Trip to ED Diagnosed with "transient global amnesia". Doing better. See doctor Monday

Feeling of body temperature change, Blepharospasm and Hypoesthesia oral

4.14.2021 – The night after my vaccination , itching on my feet and palms , patchy redness on palms , no fever but very drowsy..... exactly 5 days after the vaccination , injection site was swollen , red, and felt burning around it ..... felt numbness on left face , left side of my lips numb and felt swollen , neck , shoulder and back swollen with so much itchiness .... cant stay focus and been so drowsy feeling burning and hot while also feeling so cold on the other side ....nauseated and my eyes seemed twitching .... went to urgent care Saturday -April 10, and was informed Im having a reaction to the vaccine , was prescribed with Zyrtec and prednisone 5 mgs. In a dose pack and still taking it .... redness gone but still having itchiness and body aches , abdominal bloating ...

7.1.2021 – On and off tingling pain on lower legs

Tendon pain, Exercise tolerance decreased and Lacrimation increased

7.4.2021 – Sick for a week. One of the worst headaches Ive ever had. It lasted 7 days. I had stabbing pain every min or two. Flu symptoms: muscle aches, Chills, congestion in nose and throat. I did not get test for covid

10.2.2021 – Sinus and chest congestion, fatigue. Relatively mild. It felt like my aerobic capacity was dismissed. Got a little winded doing things that usually wouldnt stress my system.

4.27.2022 – A runny nose and eyes, congestion, minor sore throat., Very mild body aches feeling cold.

7.12.2022 – Flu like symptoms, nasal and chest congestion, dizzyness, elevated heart rate, tendon and joint pain this was doffent that flu body aches

Blood pressure fluctuation, Hypertension and Heart rate increased

1.23.2021 – About one minute, twice

2.12.2021 – I had a dizziness/nausea episode one morning. Slept it off, then felt fine. Experienced a mild version the next morning. Feeling fine now.

3.5.2021 – Strong heart palpitations Primary care doctor visit

3.12.2021 – More constant and intense heart pounding Same day primary care doctor. Cardiologist referral obtained

3.19.2021 – Heart thumping continually

3.28.2021 – Erratic blood pressure, intense heartbeating, fatigue, dry cough, shortness of breath Primary care

4.2.2021 – More erratic blood pressure highs and lows, more dizziness, and now some higher heat rates.

Dental caries, Tooth disorder and Eye hemorrhage

2.26.2021 – Chest feels like I have cold in it

2.28.2021 – Stuffy nose

3.1.2021 – Mucus

3.2.2021 – Stuffy nose congestion

3.3.2021 – Congestion

3.4.2021 – Congested

3.19.2021 – Indigestion

3.21.2021 – Numb fingers congestion

3.22.2021 – Cough congestion my throat feels dry

3.25.2021 – Cough

4.8.2021 – Exhausted pain in arm where shot

4.22.2021 – Nausea and fever in shot area

4.29.2021 – In left arm it gets fever at injection sight and I get pain to left baby finger. Pains in legs

6.17.2021 – I have bleeding in my eye I went on lovenox fir DVT AFTER HAving Covid

9.16.2021 – Always tired problems with breathing my eye sight that was infected during Covid is blurry and a bleed my teeth are rotting breaking out of my mouth. More Diverticultis attacks Dr office

3.18.2022 – Loosing balance alway fatigue teeth rotting

11.11.2022 – Diverticultis pain in legs flu like symptoms

Injection site urticaria, Injection site discoloration and Injection site bruising

1.25.2021 – Bruising appeared at injection site this morning

2.2.2021 – I have redeveloped a large swelling and rash that is sore, itchy, and hot to the touch on the injection arm. It began Saturday Jan 30th. It is about 2.5 in diameter.

2.9.2021 – The injection site continues to be sote amd discolored.

2.16.2021 – Injection site still has some itching at times and a light discoloration under skin where both episodes of whelts had been. Secind shot scheduled for feb 22.

2.23.2021 – I didnt have a temp but have felt hot all over. Feels like my immune system is lit up.

2.25.2021 – Yesterday evening I developed my first fever with body aches and significant fatigur and headache again.

Acupuncture, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Poor quality sleep

2.21.2021 – Nose bleed

2.27.2021 – Moderate to severe pain in left axillary lymph nodes

3.6.2021 – General malaise

4.17.2021 – Swollen/painful lymph nodes in neck and axilla yesterday. Neck is better today. Axillary lymph nodes still a little painful today.

12.23.2021 – Hives over my whole body. Started getting itchy Sunday night 12/19, was itchy everywhere 12/20, broke out in body-wide hives 12/21 that persist to today 12/23.

12.30.2021 – Continued having hives over my whole body. Also had vertigo the past few days - since Monday 12/27

1.6.2022 – I have maintained body-wide hives since the evening of 12/19 through to today 1/6. I am dependent on Benadryl to function & perform normal daily activities. Without Benadryl I would not be able to work or function. Acupuncture

1.13.2022 – Consistent whole-body hives since 12/19/21 to today 1/13/22. Hives have not stopped or slowed. They do not follow a clothing pattern. They respond to Benadryl but not to prednisone. My sleep quality is very poor from hives causing fatigue.

1.20.2022 – I have had whole body hives from 12/19/21 through to today (1/20/22). The hives do not follow a clothing pattern. Benadryl helps relieve the worst of the symptoms. Prednisone has no effect. I would not be able to function without Benadryl.

3.10.2022 – I continue to have full-body hives which started 12/19/21. I still have hives over my whole body every day and have nausea when the hives flare up strongly. My allergist believes that the reaction is in response to my booster shot on 12/9/21.

6.9.2022 – I continue to have hives over my whole body which started after my covid booster shot. They are incredibly uncomfortable and I require medication.

12.9.2022 – I continue to have body-wide hives

Rash macular, Hypersensitivity and Hypertension

4.8.2021 – None

4.10.2021 – Feeling great.

4.13.2021 – Not sure if tiredness is being out of shape or something else. Overall I feel great.

4.14.2021 – All is well. Feel great.

4.15.2021 – All is well

5.6.2021 – None thank you.

5.9.2021 – A new ache in my upper legs & hip. Minor.

5.11.2021 – All seems back to normal after an evening of feeling achy.

5.13.2021 – All is well.

5.27.2021 – An allergic reaction in last 24 hrs likely to drug Hydroxyzine that included itching, blotches and large hives. Personal physician

6.3.2021 – Still experiencing reaction to hydroxyzine. Taking benedryl to resolve. All else ok.

6.17.2021 – Unresolved high blood pressure which initiated and additional prescription. My Blood tests results are available for the cdc if interested. Some antibodies and t-cell type matter have trended down since last test.

11.17.2021 – After taking 2 doses of Advil starting this morning, I am now feeling much better.

11.20.2021 – Everything feels great.

11.21.2021 – Feel great.

Stress, Insomnia and Pruritus

3.21.2021 – Normally do not have a hard time sleeping but had to take meds after hours of not being able to sleep overnight.

3.22.2021 – Headache probably work stress related

4.2.2021 – Ive been itching all over my body and have no idea if its tied to the vaccine. We never even thought of it... been about a week or so.

4.16.2021 – Just a headache all day today, and meds didnt help but pretty sure its not the vaccine since Im so far past the date.

10.31.2021 – Kind of stuffy nose

11.1.2021 – Throat mildly sore

1.24.2022 – Had sore throat, low grade fever, coughing and fatigue.

10.25.2022 – Congestion, coughing, sometimes feeling unwell... Tested a number of times, so it's not COVID, but this has been with me about 3 weeks.

Cardiac ablation, Balance disorder and Abdominal pain

2.2.2021 – Almost passed out 3 times; slept 12 hours; had covid approximately 6 months ago

6.3.2021 – Exhaustion and severe abdominal muscle and back pain indicative of infection; no fever

9.2.2021 – Fatigue, have recovered some but not all sense of smell, some imbalance at times

3.4.2022 – Chronic cold or congestion; may be related to heart ablation procedure I underwent over a month ago rather than to Covid or vaccination

10.16.2022 – Headaches, dizziness but likely not associated with vaccination

Raynaud's phenomenon, Injury and Hypothyroidism

11.24.2021 – No

2.22.2022 – Raynauds flare up in fingers and toes due to cold , typical for me in winter

5.24.2022 – 5-6 Short moments of "dizzy" sensation but they only spanned a 1-2hr period and very minor symptom

5.27.2022 – Periodic dizziness but I do get vertigo every 3-4 months and moments of dizzy feelings spread over frequent days.

8.23.2022 – Thyroid levels changed and needed to increase levithroid dose

11.29.2022 – Hypothyroid fluctuation and leg and pelvic oain Blood tests

Alopecia areata and Alopecia

12.3.2021 – Hair is falling out (alopecia areata. It started right at the end of her second week post second vaccine). Correlation isn't causation but she had zero issues before thisever. Mental health and a dermatologist

6.4.2022 – 3 weeks after (b)(6) second vaccine she got her first ever spot of alopecia. She hadn't ever had one prior. Now she has lost 60% of her hair, is in therapy and we are fighting for a new drug to help her but insurance doesn't want to pay. Monthly doctor visits and weekly therapy

Injection site bruising, Muscle spasms and Myalgia

12.31.2020 – Forgot to mention, severe bruising of injection site. Larger than half-dollar. I do take 81mg Asa qd.

1.1.2021 – Very fatigued and dizzy. Day 6 after vacc. Maybe inner ear??

1.23.2021 – Dizziness

1.25.2021 – Still bouts of dizziness

2.5.2021 – Actually been going on since morning after shot 2, muscle cramps and aches in legs. Its somewhat better, but still randomly happens.

2.26.2021 – Fatigue

3.6.2021 – Joint pain. More than usual

4.23.2021 – Body aches and pains, headaches

1.22.2022 – New joint pains, fatigue.

Feces soft, Bursitis and Arthritis

3.20.2021 – No

4.2.2021 – A lot if pain in my back but, I have experienced this similar pain due to my arthritis. I have an appointment to see my spinal orthopedic doctor April 7. Sometimes I need an anti inflammatory injection.

4.23.2021 – Swelling several inches below where shot given. Was warm and sore. Today just a bump.

4.30.2021 – My left elbow is swollen just happened yesterday. Today I feel muscle aches in various places. This could just be an autoimmune flare.

8.28.2021 – Don't have diarrhea, but my stool is loose and I pretty much emptied myself first thing today. Stomach is a bit upset, watching what I eat.

9.23.2021 – For 2 days in a row I had very loose stool just like the day after I had my booster. But that only occurred for one evening, this occurred for 2 evenings on a row.

9.30.2021 – My arthritis seems a little worse, more pain and aching and my face is broken out in a rash. Face could be over exfoliated, but looks a little different. Also have a very slight temp. I usually run about 97.9 and I'm 98.7.

Hepatic steatosis, Cholelithiasis and Fungal infection

1.28.2021 – My injection site became hard, painful, red, swollen, and itchy.

2.11.2021 – Headache prior to injection but no meds taken.

2.13.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of injection arm

2.14.2021 – Axillary lymph node pain is increased from yesterday.

2.15.2021 – Axillary lymph pain persists. Yeast infection and no abx used recently.

2.16.2021 – Axillary lymph pain persists but it easing. Yeast infection post-fever with no abx use.

5.13.2021 – Diverticulitis 4/14/21 In-person visit and CT

8.14.2021 – Diverticulitis twice, gall stone, kidney stone, and fatty liver changes

Chalazion, Temperature intolerance and Loss of consciousness

2.1.2021 – Dry cough

10.25.2021 – Chills, headache, fatigue x about 40 hours, starting about 6 hours after vaccine #3. Then dizziness, feeling faint 4 days after the vaccine, sweaty, intolerant to heat & diarrhea x about 1.5 hours.

1.9.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, headache, cough, chills Followup to urgent care with PCP

6.5.2022 – Headaxhe, fatigue, sore throat

6.26.2022 – I was in the heat for hours without drinking & felt dizzy, weak, faint, & nauseated. I did pass out for a second or two but I'm okay now.

Glycosylated hemoglobin increased, Blood cholesterol increased and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

3.5.2021 – Felt like I had a cold with runny nose and a headache. Symptoms went away after a day or so.

4.9.2021 – Body pains that have worsened each day, mild headaches, tired/exhaustion and some chills. Difficulty walking and doing regular activities but was able to do things slowly and with some medication.

5.1.2021 – Felt chilly when everyone around was quite warm & left shoulder still feels different - annoying soreness,.

6.18.2021 – Left arm (where shot was given) has pain and weakness. Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels as well as A1c (not sure if related). Discovered during recent health visit. Regular visit