Their Stories

Gastrointestinal disorder, Menstruation irregular and Lymph node pain

2.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on the side I got the shot for the last few days (forgot to add them previously)

10.17.2021 – Swollen lymph node feeling in my armpit on injection arm

10.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes/soreness in armpit of injection arm

11.26.2021 – Stomach/digestive issues, pretty sure they're from something I ate but the problem has stuck around for about a week at this point

4.15.2022 – Extremely irregular periods

9.25.2022 – Swollen and painful lymph nodes in the armpit of the injection arm

9.26.2022 – Swollen and tender lymph nodes in armpit of injection arm

Oral mucosal exfoliation, Osteoporosis and Skin exfoliation

1.18.2021 – Dry scaley skin and rash on back of both hands

1.19.2021 – Tops of hands are still a little scaly and dry; some redness

2.14.2021 – Arm pit of the arm where I got the shot is a little sensitive

5.14.2021 – Osteoporosis diagnosis - but I am sure it's not related to the vaccine

8.13.2021 – Swollen feet and ankles

10.31.2021 – Dry eyes, occasional cough

8.24.2022 – Headache, fatigue, sore throat. Dry cough, back ache, sinus pressure, low grade fever, congestion

10.19.2022 – Peeling mouth, persistent cough

C-reactive protein increased, Prostatitis and Hypopnea

2.5.2021 – Elevated heart rate around 9 hours after injection. It did not last long but blood pressure was elevated at the time as well .

2.6.2021 – Mild asthma like symptoms ( I do have asthma and allergies)

2.7.2021 – Still have a asthma like feeling . I had a stent put in my lad 4 months ago and take blood thinners and blood pressure meds . I really hope this vaccine is not causing inflammation of my coronary arteries.

2.8.2021 – Still have tightness is chest .

2.9.2021 – Mild chest tightness and brain fog

2.18.2021 – Crazy dreams . Never really had dreams this often maybe like 2-3 per month now its every night .

2.25.2021 – Slight tightness in chest

2.26.2021 – Dry mouth / thirst

2.27.2021 – Lightheaded and had some tightness in chest

2.28.2021 – Shallow breathing / tight chest , mild back and neck stiffness / twitching . Vitals are normal . FYI On blood thinners for heart stent .

3.2.2021 – Slightly elevated heart rate

3.11.2021 – Possible uti or prostatitis w/chills Went to primary care dr and urologist. Was told by primary care dr i had prostatitis but told I do not have it by urologist. Waiting to see if symptoms get worse per urologist.

3.18.2021 – Suspected prostatitis. Saw primary and urologist. Mild burning and frequent need to urinate on doxy. CBC and CMP are normal C reactive is elevated at 3.6 Primary and urologist

4.1.2021 – Still having prostatitis like symptoms 4 weeks after meds and slight elevated c reactive levels . Following up with a urologist and gastroenterologist. Urologist and gastroenterologist visits

Nipple pain, Initial insomnia and Middle insomnia

4.6.2021 – Tight muscles on left side of body (side I received shot), some pain in left breast radiating to nipple which could be due to pregnancy hormonal changes or breastfeeding which I am still doing while pregnant

4.7.2021 – Neck ache

4.24.2021 – Upset stomach

4.26.2021 – Some ringing in my ears

9.18.2022 – Slight sore throat, sore neck, congestion

10.2.2022 – Sleep disturbances. Waking up 30-60 minutes after falling asleep and then having trouble falling back asleep.

Vocal cord disorder, Squamous cell carcinoma of skin and Dysphonia

1.4.2021 – Fatigue less than 3 hours

1.5.2021 – Pain at injection site only if I touch, otherwise non apparent

2.8.2021 – Had headache, chills, nausea 12 hours post administration. Lasted 24 hours.

5.8.2021 – Bronchitis, sinusitis, sinus infection, thought it was allergies per se Augmentin course

8.5.2021 – Squamous cell skin CA

12.28.2021 – Shortness of breath, coughing, increased albuterol use, fatigue, sinus pressure, headache, sinus discharge, sinus infection?

3.31.2022 – Ongoing allergies, persistent sinus infections , voice issues require speech therapy referral

9.28.2022 – Need sinus surgery and procedure for vocal cords pending 10/11/22. vocal cords not closing. Multiple sinus infections and antibiotic history

Pancreatitis, Injection site discoloration and Sinus headache

3.25.2021 – Increased sweating 10 mins after injection, lasting 45 mins total.

3.27.2021 – Chills were experienced while in a 70°F room. No associated fever, only chills for an hour. Abdominal pain was diffuse, around Mcburney's point, and intermittently near the spleen.

3.30.2021 – Yellow colored, US quarter sized rash(similar to bruising or jaundice yellow) at injection site appeared today.

3.31.2021 – Yellow quarter sized "rash" at injection site still present

4.8.2021 – Have had indigestion and bloating issues

5.8.2021 – I had acute pancreatitis, unrelated to the vaccine.

5.16.2021 – Pancreatitis unrelated

5.27.2021 – I have felt overly tired every day for the last few weeks. ¯\_()_/¯

6.3.2021 – I have a mild sore throat

7.24.2021 – Pancreatitis

12.19.2021 – Sore throat

12.30.2021 – Mild cold symptoms

1.17.2022 – #NAME?

Eye inflammation, Costochondritis and Musculoskeletal chest pain

3.23.2021 – Fever

3.26.2021 – The injection site since day one has felt hot and remains so.

3.27.2021 – The site of the injection remains hot to the touch .

4.5.2021 – I feel muscular pain all over, pain in the right side of my chest more so like a sprained muscle and fatigue like I didnt get any sleep.

4.19.2021 – Had chest pain for 3 weeks now, EKG and PFMT both normal. diagnosed with costchrondritis of the chest wall and blurry vision, inflammation of the eyes. In office visit with Internist and Optometrist.

4.21.2021 – Dizzy, developed Costochrondritis of the chest wall on my right side and inflammation of my eyes since approximately 3 weeks ago.

4.22.2021 – My head feels like someone is squeezing my brain, feeling of numbness and off balance.

4.23.2021 – Chest wall pain (costochrondritis)

4.24.2021 – Costochrondritis

5.3.2021 – Fatigue, Costochrondritis and muscle tightness and pain.

5.17.2021 – Headaches with fatigue

7.19.2021 – I constantly have a sense of smelling something with an odd sweet smell and I cant describe it. It started after my 2nd dose of Moderna.

Electric shock sensation, Sleep disorder and Tremor

4.20.2021 – Wrist tremor (shaking) Went back to the vaccination site and they had me sit there an additional 15 minutes

4.22.2021 – mild chest pain, moderate-severe cough, moderate-severe sneezing, moderate-severe running nose

4.26.2021 – A little bit itching, but not severe enough that i would call it a "rash

5.11.2021 – Had moderate abdominal pain couple days ago but this went away by itself.Also have intermittently had sore throat, muscle aches (but other tjan the abdominal pain, this is no worse than how i normally feel)

5.18.2021 – Last week had some abdominal pain. Maybe something i ate? Probably not vaccine related

5.20.2021 – Itchy or tingling scalp.

5.22.2021 – Thursday afternoon (about 24h after the 2nd shot), I had electric shocking sensations (paresthesias)! Felt terrible.

5.25.2021 – Itchy scalp

6.9.2021 – Some aches, interfere with sleep

6.18.2021 – Some itching, but not significantly worse than usual. Some coughing, sneezing and runny nose.Wrist aches, noticeable only at night when it intetferes with sleep. Bad nighttime sleep aused me to sleep during the day but not much worse than normal.

6.23.2021 – Sneezing, severe running nose, seems like allergy but weather.com says pollen count is low

8.18.2021 – Itching

11.17.2021 – Worsened allergies, but i think we finally found the cause (i filed a separate report with FDA-related to a recalled device not a vaccine) NOTE: The positive Covid test was presumptive positive NOT a true positive. It was invalid or inconclusive

12.10.2021 – Paresthesias ("brain zaps")

12.23.2021 – Severe running nose sneezing Treated with OTC antihistamine

12.30.2021 – Cough, sneezing, running nose

1.6.2022 – My leg and arm ache right now Also i got a headache a few hours after scraping snow off my car earlier this week. Got tested yesterday, awaiting results

3.10.2022 – Abdominal pain CT scan (awaiting results)

9.16.2022 – The headache was yesterday but i didnt get a check-in notification. I feel fine today

9.28.2022 – Sore throat Also the headache came back but only on one day and it was milder

10.5.2022 – Intermittent sharp abdominal pains

10.12.2022 – Worsening cough (recurrent at night Joint/body aches (1 day only) Intermittent sharp upper right abdomen/lower right chest pain

10.20.2022 – Got cold-like symptoms day before yesterday. Intermittent hacking cough. Awaiting covid test results. Drive-thru Covid test

12.14.2022 – On 11/02/2022 i experienced paresthesias (brain zaps) at the onset of a brief cold-like illness. I don't know if i have reported it here yet. I have already filled out a VAERS form but haven't submitted it yet.

Red blood cell count increased, Subcutaneous abscess and White blood cell count increased

3.24.2021 – I think the headache had to do with a pinched nerve in my neck

4.29.2021 – I showed high WBC and RBC in a urine analysis. No UTI but we think something is up. I don't believe it's related at all to the vaccine but wanted to share. Urine analysis awaiting dr visit

5.18.2021 – It's not bad but I do still have periodic sweeping of my lymphnode (under arm) for the arm that I received the shot in.

7.8.2021 – Abscess on back. Unrelated to COVID.

Skin warm, Rash pruritic and Urticaria

3.7.2021 – No but the day after I got the vaccine, I had a huge red mark (as big as the palm of my hand) and it was hot to the touch (with some mild pain). This lasted a couple of days before dissipating.

3.9.2021 – Just tired!

4.9.2021 – I started having hives on my cheeks, neck, and upper chest last Sunday, which was four days after my second covid dose. It only just occurred to me it could be related.

4.21.2021 – Since the fourth day after my second covid dose, I've. token out in a hot, itch rash and also hives on my neck and cheeks. This has been happening since April 4th so i'mon day 18 of this now. Still better than having covid!

Hypoacusis, Ear discomfort and Nausea

1.2.2021 – On 12/31/20, I started to have a headache 2 hours after receiving the vaccination. Later in the evening on 12/31/20, I started to have symptoms of chills, joint pain, body aches and nausea. These symptoms continued on 1/1/21 and became worse. Today (1/2/21), I woke up with a headache and fatigue. I also had pressure and decreased hearing in both of my ears with the right ear being worse.

1.3.2021 – Pressure and decreased hearing in both ears which is worse in right ear.

Rhinalgia, Odynophagia and Amnesia

4.7.2021 – Very tired! Its a feeling of unease.

4.14.2021 – I am having problems sleeping. This had been going on for a few weeks. Not sure if its related to the vaccine or not. Some pain in my neck and ears/swallow. Ive been taking Aleve and Tylenol more than ever/daily. In past I rarely took 1 month.

4.21.2021 – Still having issues sleeping! Im not sure why the nausea is ongoing.

5.5.2021 – Congestion and body pain in chest and neck. Im experiencing memory loss and problems putting thoughts together. I manage through it but I am noticing some delays.

6.23.2021 – Nasal congestion and severe pain in my nostrils.

9.22.2021 – Ongoing nasal congestion. Im not able to sleep, some anxiety but after a few restless nights I am so tired I sleep for 7-8 hours

Fibrin D dimer increased, Joint swelling and Flushing

3.24.2021 – Felt flush earlier in day. Muscle ache right side rib same side as injection. On injection arm I have pain and mild numbness down inner arm to pinkie and ring finger. Remained at Vaccine site. Nurse took vitals. Remained about 45 minutes longer than required.

4.7.2021 – Sudden Swollen ankle. Constant leg ache below left knee down to ankle. No injury. Elevated D Dimer

4.14.2021 – pain on left side of neck and left hip

4.28.2021 – Stomach ache

Night sweats, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling

2.24.2021 – 7-8 days post Moderna vaccine #1 - I developed a red, slightly swollen, warm to touch, slightly itchy, slightly sore area at site of injection. Area grew in size for about 6 days to about 4+ and is now only a faded ring around the area. Family PC did not have appointment available and asked me to go to Urgent Care to make sure it wasnt cellulitis

3.15.2021 – Each night since receiving the vaccine I have had night sweats. That continues.

4.14.2021 – Night sweats each night this past week x 7 nights, swollen sore glands in neck x 3-4 days, nausea, low appetite and decreased energy x 2-3 days.

12.27.2022 – Head cold, coughing, congestion, low grade fever

Esophageal achalasia, Injection site inflammation and Sensation of foreign body

4.9.2021 – Full body flushing/rash, lump in throat, rapud heart beat, high blood pressure, dizziness

4.10.2021 – Large red, hot lump at the injection site

4.22.2021 – The injection site swoll up larger than my fist on Monday. It looks like a large red target and has been inflamed all week and itchy. Last week there was not redness or swelling. It just came back Monday.

7.9.2021 – Nerve pain, muscle weakness

10.7.2021 – COVID 19; Dizzy, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, shortness of breath, loss of smell, nausea, headaches/migraines, diarrhea

4.8.2022 – Partially Paralyzed esophagus, Hi problems

Arthralgia and Fatigue

5.1.2021 – But, I feel these everyday as I have osteoarthritis.

5.2.2021 – I always have joint pain though

5.3.2021 – Just the usual

5.5.2021 – I feel these everyday, not related to the vaccine.

5.26.2021 – Im not feeling well today and postponed my 2cd dose until Friday. I dont think my feeling bad today has anything to do with the vaccination. Called to talk to Dr. but never actually was able to connect with them so I cancelled my vaccine for today and will go on Friday of this week.

6.2.2021 – My knees are bad but the first two days they were really bad.

5.31.2022 – Just really tired

Nasal discomfort, Discharge and Respiratory symptom

10.12.2021 – In August of this year I had one day of mild upper respiratory symptoms; excessive drainage, burning sensation in nasal passages and mild fatigue but no fever. Symptoms cleared in less than 24 hours and weren't too different from fall allergies.

10.19.2022 – After my latest booster, on 10/14/22, I experienced fatigue about 24 hours after the vaccination that lasted about 24 hours.

11.4.2022 – Fever, fatigue and runny nose

11.18.2022 – On 11/17 I had the best nest of minor upper respiratory symptoms

Pain of skin, Skin warm and Feeling cold

3.25.2021 – Vertigo, face flushing, back neck muscle and skin pain

3.26.2021 – Vertigo (off balance on one side)

3.27.2021 – Dizziness

4.13.2021 – Coldness inside at core and bones (not like the chills)

4.14.2021 – Mild Warm heat feels like radiating off skin, eyes, and ears

4.15.2021 – Sore lymph nodes

7.13.2021 – Very occasional episodes of vertigo which I experienced first and for several days after receiving the vaccine. Episodes now are not enough to sound alarms since can go weeks without any and only last a day.

12.10.2021 – Dizzy/vertigo

12.11.2021 – Skin hurts (normal for me when fighting something)

3.11.2022 – Vertigo/Dizziness came back with occasional tinnitus. This was symptoms with first and second dose but didn't have right after the 3rd; it came much later.

Muscle disorder, Eye disorder and Depression

5.26.2021 – I have been feeling dizzy or light headed!

5.29.2021 – Very depressed, but it has a lot to do with losing my Fiancee one year ago May 20th, exactly one month before our Wedding!

6.19.2021 – My bp has been higher than usual, and Monday & Tuesday I became sick to my stomach. Felt like I was going to pass out, but didn't. Just felt strange, like I had some tingling in my face all day Monday. Also had diarrhea both days. Fell better now!

6.26.2021 – Most of the week I would feel sick to my stomach, very dizzy, and I actually felt like my heart was racing. My BP was high also!

11.20.2021 – I don't sleep through the night, and I've had weird things going on with my left eye... Along with Always feeling Exhausted! I am at work, so please don't call me! TY

5.22.2022 – Feeling sick to stomach, feeling a racing heart beat, feeling lightheaded and fatigue!

12.3.2022 – Don't think it has anything to do with the booster. Just have a lot of arthritis problems, along with muscle problems!

Renal pain, Injection site discomfort and Injection site bruising

1.1.2021 – General bruised feeling sensitivity within 3”to 4” of injection site. Rather tender; about same as felt with a Tetanus vaccination.

1.2.2021 – Bruised feeling at injection is dissipating; still tender to touch/pressure.

1.29.2021 – Headache evidenced about 7 hours post vaccination and has not subsided.

10.24.2021 – Mild to moderate. Presented about 10-12 hrs post vaccination.

10.25.2021 – Moderate ache in lower back kidney area. Lymph node beneath vaccine arm very tender

Facial discomfort, Massage and Retching

1.16.2021 – Tingling and prickly feeling on face and itching in ears, scalp and other areas of my body. Also scratchy throat that makes me gag. My throat feels a little swollen. My eyes have been burning and watering since about an hour after the injection. Severe migraine.

1.18.2021 – Congestion Call from my primary physicians nurse

1.19.2021 – Still coughing Saw massage therapist and chiropractor trying to stop migraine

1.21.2021 – Coughing and sinus pressure

Cyst, Upper respiratory tract infection and Feeling hot

2.22.2021 – I have had 2 episodes of feeling very hot with mild sweating that lasted 30-45 min then resolved but it did not feel the same as when I have fever. Have had mild episodic headache and my hands have hurt more than usual. Inflammation due to vaccine??

8.5.2021 – My hands are mild-mod painful ( carpal tunnel?) and I developed a moderately painful cyst like thing on my R index finger o/w feeling alright.

2.4.2022 – I had a URI with a lot of sneezing an nasal congestion. Didnt feel like I had fever. Had a neg home Covid test but feel it may have been omnicron. I have had booster.

Cardiac murmur, Sleep apnea syndrome and Atrial fibrillation

4.25.2021 – The majority of these symptoms occurred during a 4 hour period last night, and have largely subsided.

5.8.2021 – Had another bout of violent diarrhea and vomiting exactly one week after second vax. Fatigue and nausea following day. Fine since then.

10.23.2021 – I have been diagnosed with moderate atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea.

4.24.2022 – I have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a heart murmur, but it is likely due to my age and weight, rather than being Covid/vaccination related.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Sciatica and Upper respiratory tract infection

5.6.2021 – Syatica nerve acting up, believe it is the problem for muscle aches, fatigue and tiredness.

5.27.2021 – Upper respiratory infection, sinus infection, vomiting, diarrhea, chronic fatigue. Dr said not related to covid-19, hallelujah!!!

2.8.2022 – Both arms that I received the vaccine and booster is causing alot of pain all thru my arms and shoulders. The left one is the worse. It's hurts constantly to the point I can't use it. Appointment with GP in face.

Menstruation delayed, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Epistaxis

4.6.2021 – Muscle pain in shoulder near injection sight trouble lifting arm.

4.7.2021 – Muscle pain near injection site

4.23.2021 – Heartburn, gerd, accid reflux

5.6.2021 – Just for the record 1st vaccine 4/1, 2nd 4/22 menstrual cycle was supposed to start 4/10 did have cycle for month of April cycle started 5/5 just to note maybe vaccine delayed cycle. No stress or anxiety during this time frame.

6.3.2021 – Heavy period, nose bleeds, headaches, runny nose, sneezing

7.22.2021 – Periodic chest pressure that feels like heartburn which makes it difficult to breath at times, mild headaches, and insomnia

4.24.2022 – Fatigue, shortness of breath, joint pain, shoulder pain near injection sight, insomnia, headaches, and irregular periods.

Adverse drug reaction, Induration and Rheumatoid arthritis

10.11.2021 – Approx. 30 hours after my 3rd shot I developed a wiffle ball size lump under my left arm with a small rash bordering the inferior medial border of the lump. The lump felt firm but did not hurt to palpate. This morning the size of the lump has gone

10.12.2021 – Lymph node swelling plus rash under arm.

10.13.2021 – Lymph node swelling, minimal. Rash minimal. Decreased tenderness under arm.

10.14.2021 – No lymph node swelling today. Rash is on extremities and stomach area.. Rash gone from underarm.

10.23.2021 – Hives Dermatologist PA

11.13.2021 – Increased RA symptoms in shoulders and right elbow.

11.20.2021 – Sinus infection

1.8.2022 – Hives from a Statin medication my PCP tried to have me start. Called my PCP and he discontinued medication

Therapeutic response unexpected and Injection site discomfort

3.8.2021 – Only injection site discomfort yesterday- day after shot.

3.12.2021 – I would like to report a tremendous diminishment of anxiety-knowing a second dose is scheduled and that many more vaccinations will be available in our community and country! THANK YOU all in this new administration for competence and truthfulness!

9.25.2022 – All of the above (except diarrhea, vomiting & abdominal pain & rash) were present 24-36 hours after injection but are now gone. ?

Swelling face

1.17.2021 – On Thursday the day following my shot I felt very foggy and seem as though the mind took time sending messages to other parts of the body, I called it sloth mode. About 20 hours after the shot I could feel the fog clearing and that I was back to normal. What Im feeling today I dont know if there could be a connection or not with the shot. I did have a recent dental checkup on Jan. 12, however, since Thursday evening I have swelling along my jawline and along one side of my face. Advice from pharmacy on how often I could take a certain Med until I can see a dentist tomorrow.

Muscle discomfort, Thrombosis and Sensitive skin

2.10.2021 – More pain in and around the injection site then I had Expected. Actually more pain below and towards the inner a area of the injection site

2.11.2021 – Injection site and surrounding area is less painful today

2.23.2021 – Intestinal issues that started few days ago. Cannot say it is related to the shot as this is more then a week later. Eating the same things my wife is eating so cannot say this is food related either. Lasted three days so far but getting better

3.14.2021 – Redness or rash not sure. It is between the deltoid/bicep/triceps. Sore to be slapped on or itch at.

3.15.2021 – Skin sensitivity in thigh area inner leg groin area that doesnt show redness but feels like shingles. I have Already had shingle vaccine a year ago.

4.13.2021 – Experienced some lower intestinal issues and slight diarrhea. Nothing unusual was eaten and both my wife and I had The same food and she hasnt experienced anything. This has covered a couple of days only So far

6.8.2021 – Some pulled muscles which is unusual for me. Both hamstrings that lasted a day each then transferred to one calf muscle which has been bothersome for two weeks now. Id been walking 2-4 miles / day for mnths before this happened. Ruled out blood cl Had sonogram done to rule out blood clot.

9.7.2021 – Ive had nerve pain in entire left leg that has lasted for 3 months and counting. I do have some feeling of fatigue at certain times in the day. These things have started shortly after the vaccine and thought maybe tied to something else.

Eye disorder, Eczema and Balance disorder

1.13.2021 – Burning and flushed face 20 mins after injection lasted an hour

1.27.2021 – Dizzy, foggy, unsteady

2.10.2021 – Immediate red and hot face upon injection as first dose but second one more severe and lasting longer. Bad headache, buzzing in ears, unsteady and queasy within 30 to 60 mins. 2 hours and still have allsymptoms

2.11.2021 – Feel sick

2.14.2021 – Red area 4 inches below injection site, weakness,

2.15.2021 – Weak

3.19.2021 – Developed an exzema like area on my neck about a month ago which is still there and itches. Never have had any kind of skin issues and I am now 65. In person doctor visit

8.17.2021 – Problem with eye and surrounding tissues since june

12.16.2022 – On 3rd day after bivalent moderna on 11.17.2022 I developed a very large red area about 3 inches below where the injection was given. It was very painful, swollen, burning and took 6 days to calm down. It still gets pink in that area after shower.