Their Stories

Chiropractic, Burning sensation and Herpes zoster

3.29.2021 – I had some tingling and numbness in my lower arm and hand just after the injection which went away. 3 days after the vaccine, I started to experience a burning sensation on the back of the arm, in the axilla and the side of my torso on the side where I had the vaccine. I don't know if this is related or not. chiropractic for joint and muscle pain

4.1.2021 – I reported burning skin 3 days after my vaccine. Today I was diagnosed with shingles when a rash emerged from the area that had been burning. All on the side I had my vaccine on.

Abnormal sensation in eye, Photopsia and Ocular discomfort

1.19.2021 – Vision still blurry; eye discomfort; eyes watery

1.22.2021 – My vision has still not become normal

1.23.2021 – Fatigued. Vision still blurry

1.24.2021 – My vision remains different since the 2nd shot. I have a pending appointment February 18. It went from the blurry vision to I still see orbs around lights and now I am having bright lights come and go in my vision. Pending doctor appointment for my regular MD on February 2 and eye appointment February 18

1.25.2021 – Ever since I got the vaccine with a headache and head pressure I was feeling in my eye swelled up that night and they were jittery. My vision has been different. Today I am going to the ophthalmologist because Im having bright lights shooting in my eyes. Some blurriness and steal the orbs around lights. My eyes changed after the second vaccine. They were fine before hand Ophthalmologist

Metabolic acidosis, Fungal skin infection and Fungal infection

3.24.2021 – Discomfort in front of left shoulder blade.

5.19.2021 – Dry skin and a fungal area on near side and back of neck. Dermatologist

8.18.2021 – Fungus and dry skin Dermatologist

2.17.2022 – Metabolic acidosis. Put on sodium bicarbonate as of 10/15 2021.

5.10.2022 – At first sneezing, then a sore throat, then an earache, fatigue, then a cough, then diarrhea, then a fever, now a cough and irritated ears. Phone call. Did a rapid test at home, which was negative. Then a rapid test and PCR test at (b)(6).The rapid test was negative and should get the PCR result tomorrow.

5.17.2022 – Wheezing and rib pain Drs office

Nervousness, Cardiac flutter and Throat tightness

4.7.2021 – Throat tightness and ear pain

4.29.2021 – Heart flutters

4.30.2021 – Lightheadedness , swollen lymph node on collarbone

5.1.2021 – Lightheadedness after walking for an hour , lymph node still swollen in neck

5.2.2021 – Lymph node still swollen in neck, light headed and tired after my normal workout

5.3.2021 – Internal body tremors(feel shaky), anxiety, higher than normal heart rate

5.4.2021 – Neck pain, cramps in calf muscles. Lymph node still swollen, headache in the back of my head. Fatigue after my normal workout.

5.5.2021 – Fatigue after my normal workout. Seem to have a carbohydrate intolerance. Feel very shaky after sweets

5.12.2021 – Anxiety, heart palpitations, headache, nosebleed, bad fatigue

5.19.2021 – Ongoing fatigue

5.26.2021 – Sore throat ear pain

10.27.2021 – Gastrointestinal issues

6.6.2022 – Positive covid test. Body temperature issues anxiety

Productive cough, Brain fog and Migraine

4.4.2021 – Slight muscle soreness at injection site only

4.6.2021 – Migraine and neck pain with some nausea. I would get these prior to vaccine too. So assuming not related to vaccine, but wanted to note it anyway

4.7.2021 – Head and neck muscle pain. Would get these symptoms prior to vaccine at times. Do not think related to vaccine, but wanted to note it anyway.

4.26.2021 – Possible under arm swollen gland (right) same side as injection

11.19.2021 – Migraine Wednesday and Friday (today)

12.10.2021 – Sore throat Headache fatigue achy productive cough. Pcr tested on Tuesday it still waiting for results

12.17.2021 – Tested positive via rapid on 12/11/21. Achy, headache, dizzy, brain fog, feel like I'm in a haze, fatigue, a lot of fatigue.

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Contusion and Nasal congestion

4.27.2021 – Runny nose; stuffy

8.23.2021 – I contracted RSV.

11.22.2021 – I contracted RSV, and was extremely sick. 3 days ago, I began having a terrible sore throat. Dr's office

7.15.2022 – My whole body feels awful! One day after getting the shot, my temp was 102.5!

7.17.2022 – My arm has 5 in of bruising, that looks horrible. There's 5 inches of bruising in 2 separate places on my arm.

7.19.2022 – The shot left an extremely LARGE bruise on my arm. 5 1/2 in down by 3 1/2 in across

7.20.2022 – still bruised. I'd really like to know if you could attach pics?

Injection site joint pain, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

12.26.2020 – Shoulder 'joint' pain on the arm where I received the injection.

12.27.2020 – Shoulder joint pain in arm received injection. Possibly given too high in arm.

12.28.2020 – Shoulder joint pain in injection arm

1.9.2021 – The day of vaccine, the site was about a 5, then increased over the next couple days to a 10. Then gradually dissipated. Three days after resolving, the pain came back for about 2 days, again at about a 7 pain level. Then again dissipated to about 98

1.23.2021 – The arm which I received my 1st vaccination has been painful off & on since receiving. It is about 99% normal, then randomly it starts hurting again for no reason.

Decreased interest, Trismus and Agitation

1.12.2021 – Feeling "woozy" after doing chores like washing dishes and taking the trash out. Almost like standing up too fast and getting light headed but not as severe. Also I feel lethargic and uninterested in doing daily tasks.

1.16.2021 – Unknown if side effect or quarantine life, but agitated more so than usual.

1.17.2021 – Just feel "sick" but it could be from having to work overnight when I normally work first shift. Plus well the rest of the house has what appears to be a cold (nasal pcr test pending)

1.18.2021 – My child is sick so while we await our COVID-19 test results, we think it is just a cold

1.25.2021 – I have diarrhea today, but I cannot necessarily contribute that to the vaccine. I also am on the tail end of a cold after testing negative for COVID-19. I will say the inject site felt sore today, but if I had to rate it from 0 to 10 I'd say 0.25.

2.9.2021 – Lack of appetite, last night my TMJ was acting up and prevented me from opening my mouth beyond half way. This is only the second time in my life this has happened. Overall I feel like a bus ran me over three to four times.

3.23.2021 – It could be life, it could be the pandemic, but I'm finding myself spiraling into depression post vaccine. I have even found myself thinking about suicide. Not carrying it out, just something I find on my mind daily, when I did not before.

8.9.2021 – Weight gain

Coronary artery bypass, Breast swelling and Breast mass

1.23.2021 – I just completed 4 way heart bypass surgery yesterday unrelated to COVID19. Doing exceptionally well according to doctors. Mhowever I am a little sore for 1st day after surgery.

1.29.2021 – Symptoms from open heart bypass surgery.

5.4.2021 – I had quadruple bypass surgery January 22, 2021. Had an excellent recovery. No adverse side effects. Not related to COVID vaccine.

8.6.2021 – My left breast has developed a lump and is beginning to swell. Having a mammogram done in the near future.Also I had a heart attack in January about one month after the first injection. Ended up with a 4 way bypass. Doctor visit

Throat clearing, Specialist consultation and Hypoesthesia oral

12.28.2020 – Numbness around lips and tingling tongue after vaccination, lasted 10 min, relieved with Benadryl Checked by physician after vaccination and received Benadryl

1.21.2021 – After the injection I had a feeling of being hot, pounding and fast heartbeat and slight dizziness that this resolved within several seconds then needing to clear my throat but resolved. Later I had a headache but since resolved

10.5.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph node under the injection arm, will monitor before seeing a doctor

10.6.2021 – Swollen and mildly tender lymph node under arm

10.8.2021 – Improving but still swollen lymph node under injection arm

10.9.2021 – Improving and now very mild lymph node swelling under injection arm

5.31.2022 – Axillary Lymph node swelling on the injection arm

Sinus disorder, Hypersensitivity and Vertigo

2.18.2021 – Vertigo which I had months ago Made appt for vertigo

2.19.2021 – Vertigo still present wondering if it is injection side effect

2.20.2021 – Vertigo mild Made appointment but it is not for 2 week

2.21.2021 – Vertigo but better

2.22.2021 – Mild positional vertigo

5.18.2021 – Cold sinus issues for 10+ days

10.4.2022 – Sore throat today

10.5.2022 – Sore throat, mild fatigue bettet today

10.6.2022 – Sore throat

10.14.2022 – Tired, lack of energy

10.24.2022 – This shot flared uo my allergies whuch had been in control for well over 2 5 years. It has been 3 weeks and no better. Going to doctor to get steroids Call my doctor to get refills of asthma medication I haven't had to use in over 2 5 years

11.5.2022 – My coughing has continued with some light congestion

Feeling of body temperature change, Hypertension and Palpitations

4.3.2021 – Dizziness

4.6.2021 – Insomnia, I had trouble sleeping every night since the second vaccine.

4.9.2021 – On and off I have been having dizziness, sometimes quite bad. Right now I don't have it. Plus insomnia every night.

4.19.2021 – Headache, racing heart, palpitations, feeling alternatingly hot or cold, inability to sleep, occasional dizziness

5.9.2021 – I had to go to the emergency room with super high blood pressure (180/110) and headache. Other than the BP, everything tested normal.

7.2.2021 – Unusual high spikes in blood pressure

Arrhythmia, Heart rate irregular and Chest discomfort

1.22.2021 – I only had the shot 14 minutes ago.

1.24.2021 – The day and night of the shot I felt something going through my vessels into both arms and on upper leg. It also went into my thumbs. It began 1/2 hour after the shot until the next morning.

1.27.2021 – headache yesterday. It may have not been due to the shot though

2.14.2021 – Heart arrhythmias for several hours two nights.

2.22.2021 – Mild tightness in heart for a couple days this week. Very mild.

3.7.2021 – I continue to have an occasional stronger heart beat or occasional irregular heart beat and a very mild heart pain most days.

4.23.2021 – Continuing intermittent extra strong or at other times irregular heart beat. Some fatigue last week.

Cognitive disorder, Body temperature decreased and Muscular weakness

3.31.2021 – Increased heart rate

4.1.2021 – Low temp instead of high, 97.7 F

4.2.2021 – Cough

4.3.2021 – Cough, chest and sinus congestion, small bruise at injection site

4.4.2021 – Cough, congestion

4.5.2021 – Cough, sweaty during sleep

4.6.2021 – Cough and mild congestion

5.2.2021 – Coughing

5.3.2021 – Dry cough

5.11.2021 – Injection site on arm is occasionally sending sharp tingly pangs down my arm and into the hand.

10.26.2021 – Heart palpitations

1.6.2022 – Night sweats

1.18.2022 – Sore throat, loss of appetite, extreme fatigue and exhaustion

1.26.2022 – Chronic fatigue and muscle weakness, brain fog and cognitive dysfunction, all severely increased. I scheduled an in person visit, then rescheduled to televisit due to my health, then had to cancel because I couldn't even be awake for that type of appointment.

Skin burning sensation, Rash pruritic and Dyspepsia

8.30.2021 – Fast heart rate 4x since 28 Aug latest 4:30 am 30 Aug 118bpm. Burning sensation chest to stomach no appetite .

9.1.2021 – Yesterday was as bad as Sunday slept the entire day extremely fatigue I had a rash on both palms of my hands the cough that started Sunday has gotten worse . This is why I missed yesterdays check in.

9.18.2021 – Cough, phlegm, constant indigestion, nausea, tiredness

2.25.2022 – Rapid heart rate doctor put me on medication. Terrible rash on both arms beginning one week after the vaccine finally cleared up completely a week and a half ago Developed heartburn which I've never had Also stomach pains w/ loose stools Up to six

8.27.2022 – A never ending rash on both my arms itches and burns It has become unbearable Gastro intestinal problems stomach pain, heartburn, bowel issues. Dizzy Tired No Energy at times. Feeling out of breath. I will have an ablation cardio on September 8

Trigeminal neuritis, Glossopharyngeal neuralgia and Trigeminal neuralgia

1.30.2021 – Extreme pain in right side of throat, currently inpatient at(b)(6). Dont have diagnosis yet.

3.13.2021 – Inflammation in the trigeminal glands, weakness in the legs and arms. Daily headaches . Freezing, shaking but no fever.

5.8.2021 – Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia

8.7.2021 – Constant headache, swelling of the trigeminal glands, and balance issues. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia

10.25.2021 – No

10.26.2021 – None

12.6.2021 – Trigeminal glands swollen and have pain.

1.24.2022 – I have low grade pain and swelling in glands

Dysmenorrhea, Somnolence and Hyperhidrosis

12.28.2020 – I was not contacted by vsafe day 2-4 after initial injection, as a result I was not able to report on the side effects I did experience. On 12/24/2020 almost exactly 24 hours after my first injection I became very sleepy, incredibly tired.

1.27.2021 – I was not given the opportunity to report the symptoms I did have during the first 48 hours after my second dose as this website never prompted me to do so! I had mild joint pain, mild headaches, mild body aches, mild chills, and the sweats. I also experienced moderate fatigue. This website has been terrible at capturing my actual symptoms.

4.21.2021 – Increased menstrual pain.

Joint instability, Dysmenorrhea and Muscular weakness

2.9.2021 – Throat has been sore on and off since the shot

2.10.2021 – Just throat still feeling sore

10.26.2021 – I was at home, and got very tried and fell asleep.

10.28.2021 – In my wrist in the arm I got the covid booster. My wrist is weak and hurts. Yesterday it was like that in other joint areas but today it's only in that wrist.

11.16.2021 – My period. I had a lot of painful cramping which was not on the normal, at least 4 days before I even started. Also felt like heavier blood flow.

11.23.2021 – I have some knee pain. Which is unusual for me. Out of no where. No injury. Just walking in my home and knee felt like it was going to snap. Probably random.

Dental operation, Joint noise and Oral pain

3.31.2021 – Not sure if related to shot but others have had arm pain from bottom of ear to elbow (Maderna). I have pain from neck to meltdown middle at back of head (Pfizer)

4.2.2021 – a little foggy headed/dizzy

4.4.2021 – A little woozy. I should note that I changed medicine the day after the my first vaccine. Not sure if my reactions are from that or vaccine.

4.19.2021 – Slight swelling and pain in lymph nodes under right armpit

4.20.2021 – Joints cracking

4.21.2021 – Joints still clicking a tiny bit. Hardly noticeable.

4.22.2021 – I had dental surgery yesterday. I feel that my headache, chills, mouth pain. And fatigue are from that not my vaccination

Vomiting, Pain in extremity and Nasopharyngitis

5.6.2021 – Currently feel good, but last night the arm where I got my shot got VERY sore (similar to the soreness after 1st shot). Was VERY painful to move. Took most of the day to feel better. Still hurts when I move it a certain way. No rash or swelling.

5.22.2021 – Caught a pretty severe cold from my 2 year old... Congestion, cough, drainage down the back of the throat (no fever or aches, but a little vomiting). Doctor said it was likely a cold virus, not Covid (was not tested). Symptoms lasted about 10 days.

10.21.2021 – Caught Covid around July 14, 2021

Injection site discomfort, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Injection site pain

3.24.2021 – Note that it is 2 weeks after my 2nd vaccine. For 36 hours after receiving the vaccine I did experience mild to moderate fatigue and moderate levels of discomfort & stiffness around the vaccine site. These symptoms diminished significantly by the third day.

3.12.2022 – Over New Years week, my husband & I experienced what seemed to be cold symptoms for a week. No fever or sore throat or other COVID- like symptoms, and the symptoms were gone after a week. I couldn't find a COVID test kit then.

11.6.2022 – Just a small amount of soreness around the injection site

Sinus pain, Wheezing and Sleep disorder

11.13.2021 – I think it's allergiesrough chest/slight cough, slight sore throat, headache, bleh-feeling

1.29.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, deep & persistent *cough*, wheezing, pressure in ears & sinuses, *headache*, sinuses hurt when breathing, exhaustion, sleep disruption PCR tests on day 4 and 11 both negative. Recovery lasted 5.5 weeks Pulmonologist

10.30.2022 – I tested positive for Covidsore throat, cough fever, exhaustion, headache, hives, etc.

Paresthesia, Sinusitis and Asthenia

3.7.2021 – Feeling a little woozy/dizzy, just generally a bit under the weather

3.8.2021 – A slight sore throat and occasional mild woozy feeling

3.9.2021 – Slight sore throatcould be unrelated to the vaccine

3.11.2021 – Slight sore throatcould be unrelated.

3.27.2021 – The arm where I got the shot still hurts from time to time. Its not a bad pain, but Im surprised I still feel it in my muscle three weeks later.

4.3.2021 – I think I have a sinus infection, unrelated to the vaccine.

4.11.2021 – Muscle pain in left calf and right forearm

4.12.2021 – Weakness

4.13.2021 – Some weakness

5.15.2021 – I believe I am having allergiessneezing, runny nose.

10.9.2021 – Tingling in chest when near dust

Allergic respiratory symptom, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

2.22.2021 – My arthritis in knee is much worse. My insomnia, which predated the vaccine, is increased in intensity. Zero hrs of sleep without medication.

9.30.2021 – Itchy watery eyes. Allergy meds did not touch them. The symptoms that I am reporting for today are actually sept 25, the day after 3 rd shot. Today is 6 days after the vaccine.

10.1.2021 – Watery, itchy eyes. Allergy meds dont work. But, again this is not for today but for 2 days after my vaccination which was Sept 24

4.15.2022 – no

10.12.2022 – Headache, diarrhea, sore throat, fever, dry cough, exhaustion phone only

Injection site mass, Injection site rash and Injection site swelling

2.18.2021 – Days 5-8 post vaccine I have a large lump under the injection site underarmlymph nodepainful and big. Headache, fatigue, nausea, and moderate injection site soreness on the 2 days following the first vaccine, as well as a bit of under arm pain. Days 5-8 (today)after vaccine

3.13.2021 – Rash around injection site

3.16.2021 – Gland under arm is swelling like it did after first dose.

3.17.2021 – Swollen lymph node under arm of injection site.

3.20.2021 – Injection side underarm is swollen.

4.17.2021 – My swollen lymph node is more painful. This is of some concern, naturally.

Localized edema, Breast swelling and Swelling

1.31.2021 – Large swollen axillary lymph node (right arm-same as injection site)

2.1.2021 – Swollen axillary lymph node on side of injection

2.2.2021 – Edema/swollen lymph nodes in right axilla, up right side of neck and extending around right upper torso

4.30.2021 – I continue to have on & off swelling of a lymph node in my right lateral breast. My second injection was in my right deltoid and I experienced extensive swelling in my right axilla, shoulder, breast, & clavicle, for about 5 days afterwards.

11.12.2022 – Migraines every 3-4 weeks, insomnia nightly. Both require prescription medications.

Lymph node pain, Injection site pain and Lymphadenopathy

2.26.2021 – Few swollen glands in odd places like collar bone, back of knee... Also noticed increased urination in past 24 hours.

2.27.2021 – Ran into wall of fatigue midday that had me napping deeply, which is something I never do

3.1.2021 – Swollen glands in odd places, like underside of jaw (not back)

3.2.2021 – Tender glands

3.31.2021 – swollen glands along back of neck and shoulders last 2 days. NoOT typical for me and I wonder if theres a connection.

10.5.2022 – Why are you asking so far after vaccine? The day after I was quite sick. Now, I am fine.

11.1.2022 – Sometimes the injection site randomly aches which makes me think something is still active.

Premenstrual syndrome, Hypothyroidism and Polymenorrhea

3.30.2021 – Mild sweating while sleeping

3.31.2021 – Sweating around my chest/lower back when stressed and rushed even when the weather is cool

4.24.2021 – Stress and Fatigue from life

4.27.2021 – Difficulty falling asleep and mild brain fog

4.28.2021 – Stress & Feeling tired with a headache

4.29.2021 – Yesterday, I was not feeling good & slept 12 hours

6.6.2021 – Petimenopause, more fatigue/PMS, joint pain in knee/fingers, night sweats, shorter/irregular menustration.

10.23.2021 – hormonal imbalance worse, hypothyroidism, irregular periods, increase hair loss/dry eyes before menstrual, chronic fatigue, joint pain, sleeping 10+ hrs. Seems to get worse around my menstruation. 2x 100mcg Moderna + Natural Immunity = NO BOOSTER.

Sinus operation, Extrasystoles and Ventricular extrasystoles

12.21.2020 – Felt more tired than usual last night

1.24.2021 – Felt pretty bad the day after the 2nd shot. Body aches and chills

1.25.2021 – Cold or sinus infection

2.1.2021 – Popping or cracking in my left ear due to palatal myoclonus maybe related to post-vaccination sinus drainage?

7.12.2021 – The static-like tinnitus in my left ear started within 2 days of my 2nd dose. A neurologist ENT said it was likely due to inflammation from the vaccine immune response. I had the 2nd dose on January 11 and I still have the tinnitus.

1.11.2022 – I had a cold in November. Runny nose and cough. I tested negative for Covid at the time.

5.9.2022 – Back pain (sacral) with burning and tingling in legs and feet. Random tingling and burning in various parts of body.

7.25.2022 – PVCs with a tickling feeling that made me want to cough. Trigeminy. Messaged back and forth with my primary care physician

11.8.2022 – Cold like symptoms.

Viral infection, Tinnitus and Lymph node pain

4.29.2021 – I have noticed more ringing in my ears than before.

9.16.2021 – I got a cold virus (tested negative for Covid)

10.13.2021 – The lymph node in my armpit on the side of my injection injection is swollen and painful

10.14.2021 – The lymph node in the armpit on my injection arm is very swollen & very painful

10.15.2021 – Lymph node in armpit on injection arm still swollen and sore

10.16.2021 – Lymph node in armpit on injection side is still sore and swollen

11.1.2021 – I got a cold last week, but I think it was unrelated to the vaccine.

12.4.2022 – I had a cold.