Their Stories

Tendon pain, Burning sensation and Paresthesia

10.18.2021 – I am not sure if it is related but I was suppose to get my second shot today but for approx 4 weeks I have been having left wrist and left Achilles pain I never thought anything of it until this morning as I was preparing for my second shot I I have called my pcp to have a esr and crp draen

11.3.2021 – Might have been exposed to COVID currently in the process of being tested Labs/ having COVID test done

12.20.2021 – Pind and needles on both feet- whenever my heels touch the sofa it feels like they are on fire/ the pain in my wrist went away but the pain in my Achilles on the left foot continue to hurt

Migraine

7.14.2021 – Migraine

7.15.2021 – Had migraine yesterday, thats nothing new though for me

7.17.2021 – Migraine, however I have chronic migraines

7.20.2021 – Migraine however I suffer from chronic migraines

8.4.2021 – Having more migraines than usual. Body aches today. I have underlying conditions that could be making my pains more painful, may not be due to the vaccine. I just dont know

8.23.2021 – I normally suffer from pain especially migraines so, I dont think its from the vaccine

8.24.2021 – I have degenerative arthritis and fibromyalgia so I dont think its from the vaccine

11.17.2021 – Nothing to do with the vaccine. It's arthritis and kidney pain, had it before vaccine

Manipulation, Arthralgia and Headache

6.4.2022 – The joint pain is in my right knee, only, but I don't think it is related to the vaccine; either slept on it wrong or old injury finally causing problems.

6.5.2022 – Joint pain in right knee is believed to be unrelated to the vaccine

8.28.2022 – Intermittent pain, left side of head, likely neurological, often triggered by manipulation of scalp or skin while washing hair or face, usually when the head is bent down at the neck. Began 8/16/2022, just starting medical evaluation.

Dysgeusia, Neck pain and Back pain

1.27.2021 – My symptoms have been intermittent. I've had what I would describe as some soreness at the injection site and up into my shoulder and neck. I have also had some intermittent soreness in the mid to upper right quadrant of my back (the kidney?), but none of the symptoms I've had last a long time. Moving around, applying heat and taking acetaminophen seem to help the problem. I don't if this is related but I've also had a unpleasant taste in my mouth that I've tried to resolve with havjng a cough drop or eat yogurt.

2.15.2021 – Local pain/soreness to the injection site.

6.29.2022 – A small amount of soreness at the injection site. Thats all.

Abnormal menstrual clots, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Brain fog

3.19.2021 – Some very mild brain fog

4.26.2021 – Headache and tiredness likely due to needing allergy shots. Got allergy shots at asthma/allergy specialist like normal

11.20.2021 – Within 3 hours of booster shot, soaked a maxi pad clear through and passed the largest clot I've ever passed. My period started a few days prior and wasn't nearly this heavy, so it seems less likely to be a coincidence.

5.21.2022 – Coughing for 5 out of 6 weeks plus a sore throat back in March-April. Recently started having similar symptoms again. Regular allergy/asthma specialist

11.20.2022 – Covid at end of August: loss of taste and smell, body aches, fatigue (lasted 3-4 weeks), fever, brain fog (lasted about 3-4 weeks)

Gait disturbance, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Muscle spasms

4.14.2021 – The muscle pain is mainly focused in my left leg for some reason. Muscles are stiff.

4.16.2021 – The muscle pain is mainly focused in my left leg still. My calf muscles are still cramped and i walk with a limp. Was much worse the day of the shot, I couldn't walk at all.

4.17.2021 – Left leg still cramped, i walk with a limp. Getting better tho

5.24.2021 – Overall an excess of diarrhea, despite eating healthy and staying hydrated. Today was one of the day i actually called out of work. I do not get any sick or PTO.

Panic attack, Anxiety and Feeling hot

3.25.2021 – Chest pain had to call EMS , very sick have family watching over Me and a doctors apt tomorrow morning . Im severely disabled with several disabilities. Im scared and having trouble breathing as well . EMS said all vitals fine and monitor if worse go to ER or call 911 again Called 911 and made a doctors apt for 1st thing in the morning

3.26.2021 – Chest pain and hot needle feelings all over body

3.28.2021 – Very weak exhausted Having to keep close contact with doctor, going back in forth my sons health is not good at all every sents the shot!!!

3.30.2021 – Brain fog , (b)(6) has severe disability marphans syndrome, autism, unknown dopamine disorder on Parkinsons medication, he had a severe reaction 2 1/2 days after 1st shot kidneys, liver started to shut down couldnt breathe and chest pain! 3-22-2021 2pm was 1st shot & he is still dealing with side effects! He still cant walk well , and also exhausted so he is back in his wheelchair when able to get up Ive reported to VERS to try and help others so they dont go threw what my son did (b)(6) (b)(6) is 18 with many health issues please follow up thank you .

4.12.2021 – Severe panic attacks hard to breath

6.21.2021 – Severe panic attacks , shortness of breath issues , fatigue Doctor appointment with PCP

3.22.2022 – Severe anxiety & Recently had a heart scare heart rate went to 242 now my doctor is checking for AFIB & SVT & any heart related issues due to this new development ,I will be fitted with a 14 day monitor next week.

Rash macular, Alopecia and Dry mouth

5.5.2021 – Dry mouth

5.8.2021 – Red Blotches going down the arm of injection site.

5.25.2021 – Hair loss.

6.11.2021 – Hair is falling out more than usual.

6.25.2021 – Hair falling out. A couple weeks after I had COVID, my hair would come out in handfuls for about 2 months and then it stopped. Now a couple weeks after the second shot, it is doing the same thing. Hopefully it will stop soon.

12.28.2021 – Pain in the underarm that received the shot.

12.29.2021 – Mild pain in underarm of arm that got the shot.

12.30.2021 – Swollen underarm of shot arm

10.9.2022 – Throbbing Headaches which lasted for 4 days. Used Tylenol and Ibuprofen.

Flank pain, Gait disturbance and Arthritis

3.26.2021 – I have had a pain in my right side that started earlier today, but I don't know if it's related to the vaccine or not.

3.29.2021 – I had a severe pain in the back of my right thigh last night. It lasted for several hours.

3.30.2021 – I got sick from taking a nasal inhaler today and I think my symptoms are all from that.

4.9.2021 – My arthritis in my knee got worse for a few days.

4.29.2021 – I am having more pains in my right leg. Today, it is behind the knee and very painful to walk. Also, my knees have been giving out one more and my asthma is really bad.

5.6.2021 – Asthma, severe sinus congestion, sharp quick pains all over body including breasts, chest, right side and legs

5.7.2021 – Asthma was severe last night, moderate today. I I still can't hardly eat anything, too nauseous, severely tired, hard to sit up long, still somewhat weak.

5.9.2021 – My arthritis in my right knee is making it give out on me frequently. It happened after the first shot also, but I thought it was just a coincidence then. But now that it's happening again, I know it's the shot. It took over five weeks after the first shot for it to settle down. I got my booster at six weeks, not three.

5.10.2021 – My right knee still has a lot of pain and is still going out on me.

Muscle tightness, Injection site erythema and Rash

1.28.2021 – Injection site and rash painful. Feels like a muscle tightness Is red also. The injection site is about the size of a dime the rash 2 inches below is about the size of a silver dollar

1.31.2021 – Rash was on left arm only moving over body now Went yesterday when rash appeared getting worse Friday night

2.1.2021 – I saw PCP today he said it was a reaction to the vaccine. Took me off Prednisone and said it was fighting vaccine purpose. Told me take 25 mg of Benadryl the day I go for 2nd vaccine shot as it is a rash but not itching or burning mild reaction. He said definitely get 2 nd shot and let him know if this gets worse My PCP office in person

Joint range of motion decreased, Injected limb mobility decreased and Sleep disorder

3.31.2021 – Tired is due to lack of sleep past 2 nights

4.1.2021 – Nausea from the excruciating pain at injection site. Tired because I was up all night with the pain.

4.3.2021 – Still dont have complete range of motion in the arm where I received the shot. But getting better each day

4.6.2021 – Tired from not sleeping well. Ache in the arm I had the shot but not at the site of injection

4.7.2021 – Range of motion in arm still not 100% but almost there!

9.30.2021 – Left arm (where I received the vaccine) is painful in the area I had the vaccine. Feels like I just got another shot! Its been painful in that spot for a couple weeks.

4.27.2022 – Had diarrhea April 22,23,25,26 Stomach ache April 26

Injection site induration, Injection site bruising and Nausea

1.8.2021 – The pain at the injection site was severe last night, lessened today.

1.9.2021 – Dizziness last night

1.30.2021 – 1-29-21 couldn't check in. Symptoms were moderate fatigue, nausea, aches

7.30.2021 – Achy joints for last few months

6.18.2022 – Area around site is unusually firm, small bruise

6.19.2022 – Lymph nodes in armpit area unusually swollen

6.20.2022 – Lymph glands in armpits still significantly swollen

6.23.2022 – Lymph glands still swollen

6.26.2022 – Bruise at injection site almost gone, still achy

Injection site pain, Rhinorrhea and Cough

1.11.2021 – Soreness on arm where I received injection.

1.14.2021 – Mild, but just not 100%

1.17.2021 – Cough and nose running - spouse tested positive for COVID could be that is what is going on for me. Got tested yesterday. Waiting for results. Talked to my Doctor. Phone call to my Doctor to discuss my husbands positive COVID test and see what actions I should take.

2.9.2021 – Tested positive for COVID one week after first shot. Antibody infusion at hospital

Necrosis, Neovascular age-related macular degeneration and Giant cell arteritis

1.23.2021 – Mild sore throat in the morning

1.25.2021 – Mild sore throat this morning

1.26.2021 – Some difficulty swallowing

1.27.2021 – Tongue is sensitive. Throat hurts when swallowing

2.3.2021 – Severe headaches, mouth and jaw pain, discomfort swallowing, etc. Dr suspects Giant Cell Arteritis. Had temporal artery biopsy on 2/2/21. Blood work, temporal artery biopsy, postponed treatment for wet AMD, etc

2.18.2021 – Blurry vision

2.19.2021 – Difficulty opening mouth, jaw and throat discomfort when swallowing

2.21.2021 – Difficulty opening mouth very wide. Tongue is sore on left side. Uncomfortable to chew or swallow.

2.22.2021 – Elevated CRP blood level at 14.1. Mouth, tongue, jaw discomfort particularly when eating or swallowing. Suspected Temporal Arteritis.

2.23.2021 – Continued mouth, tongue, and jaw discomfort.

3.17.2021 – CRP blood rate back up to 31 and worsening symptoms of Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) after 2nd dose of vaccine - headaches and jaw pain in particular.

3.24.2021 – Low energy and increased fatigue.

5.21.2021 – Developed necrosis and osteomyelitis of the mandible and and abscess/infection in the chin which started seeping on its own resulting in a 9 day stay in the hospital and being discharged on 6 weeks of IV antibiotics.

Parkinson's disease, Chromaturia and Sepsis

1.31.2021 – UTI

2.3.2021 – PARKINSONS

2.10.2021 – Serious UTI and body aches and joint pains. Other than new leg pains. We assume these symptoms are from pre-existing condition. Infectious Disease specialist

2.17.2021 – I have a UTI causing me to pass small kidney stones and blood. Urologist

2.20.2021 – Serious fatigue and UTI

2.22.2021 – Dark Brown discharge in urine. Thought it was blood. In the ER.

2.23.2021 – Dark reddish black looking urine. Is that a side effect.

2.24.2021 – Urine cleared up . I have a UTI and other issues.

3.3.2021 – UTI worsened. In hospital.

3.10.2021 – In the hospital with UTI and recovering.

3.17.2021 – Muscular pains in my thighs and legs. doctors appointment

3.31.2021 – Leg pains

5.19.2021 – Achy legs and UTI and increased Parkinsons symptoms

8.18.2021 – Sepsis

10.3.2021 – cough

10.31.2021 – Blood pressure unsteady.

Axillary mass, Fall and Balance disorder

4.18.2021 – Dizziness

4.21.2021 – Myofashial pain. Fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, CML LEUKEMIA. I STILL FEEL UNEASY ON my feet and actually fell yesterday.

4.23.2021 – I have a lump in my Right armpit, it doesnt hurt and about the size of a 50 cent piece. It is not the same arm that was injected

5.23.2021 – Rash on my face which is spreading. It doesnt hurt or itch.

10.17.2021 – A rash on my face. Its been spreading slowly and ive had it quite a while. In person dr visit. Referred to get a picture of the rash to try to figure what it is.

4.20.2022 – Possible 2nd cancer symptoms. Hematology visit

Hypoesthesia eye, Muscle tightness and Herpes zoster

3.15.2021 – Have strange migraine for 4 days now.

3.16.2021 – Have rash around my right eye, eye lid and eyebrow n my upper lip. Its a stinging pain started last Friday and turned into a rash Monday. My throbbing headache is gone today so far.

3.23.2021 – I had developed shingles two days after my 2nd Pfizer vaccine.

4.6.2021 – Still recovering from shingles around my right eye and upper right side of my face since 3.12.21.

4.13.2021 – Im still trying to recover from shingles on 3.12.21. My right eye, forehead and side of my head is still numb and aches and itchy. Im on pain medication to stop sharp stabbing pain that comes out of the blue.

6.8.2021 – I have post herpetic neuralgia from the shingles on 3.12.21.

10.8.2021 – Slight chest pain on Wednesday and Thursday that lasted 1-2 minutes. Didn't have any chest pain today so far.

10.10.2021 – Slight chest pain for few seconds

10.12.2021 – Feel lightheaded

10.19.2021 – Still have slight headache and feel tired

6.25.2022 – Migraines and nausea

8.13.2022 – Migraines and tightness in the back of my neck

Abdominal pain upper, Myalgia and Pain in extremity

2.5.2021 – My arm was sore that I got my shot in. I took some ibuprofen the pain got better did not go away 100% but it's very mild. I don't know if I should count that as pain location or if I should count that as muscle pain/aches

5.21.2022 – Constant upper abdomen pain, possibly ulcers or GERD, not gallbladder related. No history of long term acid reflux, heartburn, or indigestion issues prior to this episode. Was given a prescription dose of Prilosec and it seemed to clear it up.

Exertional headache, Eating disorder and Irritable bowel syndrome

5.12.2021 – I have IBS and it began flaring up today.

5.14.2021 – Extreme irritability with no obvious cause.

5.17.2021 – I am having increased sinus pressure and drainage today.

5.31.2021 – Mild headache lasting three days so far. Worse with exertion.

6.14.2021 – 6/11/21 I woke up with diarrhea and intense vomiting. I had to be rushed to ER and given several tests and medicines. They suspect colitis. I have to follow up with my primary care physician. I still can't eat solids.

Parosmia, Sinus disorder and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3.13.2021 – Slightly stiff neck

3.14.2021 – Injection site pain has eased dramatically since yesterday

3.15.2021 – An unusual smell seeming to come from my sinuses. The smell reminds me of a dental procedure. It started suddenly

3.16.2021 – I think I may have a sinus infection

3.17.2021 – I think these are related to sinus congestion, which I rarely have.

3.19.2021 – Got antibiotic for sinus infection today

4.16.2021 – Very tired after morning walk 2 days. Took nap

4.23.2021 – I am treating my second sinus infection since my second vaccine shot. I do not remember ever having even one sinus infection before. Unknown if the infections are related to vaccination, so I answered yes to the question about cause.

6.11.2021 – Second sinus infection since vaccination. I have never had a sinus infection before now.

11.6.2022 – Covid positive on 10/21 with chest congestion, cough, fatigue, and joint pain in "weak" joints (hips and lower back)

Lymphadenitis, Taste disorder and Dysgeusia

3.23.2021 – A slightly tinny taste after the vaccination

4.13.2021 – Inflamed lymph node at left collar bone. It was happening the last 2 weeks but I didnt associate it with the vaccine.

4.20.2021 – Inflamed lymph node. FoundIt a week after first shot. Still had it at 2nd shot. It got a littleMore pronounced afterThe 2nd shot. Seems to be going down some now.

4.21.2021 – Inflamed lymph node

4.22.2021 – Inflamed Lymph node

7.18.2021 – Inflamed lymph nodes(again) but they seem to be in response to the second shingles vaccination. Not covid vaccination related

Conjunctivitis, Upper respiratory tract infection and Musculoskeletal stiffness

2.26.2021 – The evening after my shot (2/24) I had a lot of soreness at the injection site. It lasted till midday 2/25 then gradually became minimal by evening. On 2/25 I woke up with a headache and felt tired. These side effects were also fine by midday.

3.23.2021 – Muscles aches and stiffness after both dose that I did not report bc didnt realize they were due to the shots

4.7.2021 – Lots of muscle achescould be related to activities

9.15.2021 – Nausea and headache Covid test

12.31.2021 – body aches, which I attribute to mood (dealing with the ongoing pandemic)

4.1.2022 – Muscle aches Physical therapy

10.13.2022 – Upper respiratory infection, PCR NEGATIVE for Covid, flu, RSV

10.19.2022 – Sore throat and cough since 10/7 Office visit for conjunctivitis

Prostatomegaly, Urinary retention and Injection site hypoesthesia

3.18.2021 – numbness in neck and side of head above injection site

3.19.2021 – numbness still on left side of face

3.20.2021 – numbness still left side of head

3.25.2021 – ringing in the ears

4.15.2021 – numbness on left side of head

4.16.2021 – numbness on left cheek

4.17.2021 – numbness on left side of face and head

10.14.2021 – Sore throat consistent with allergies

11.17.2021 – Sore throat

11.18.2021 – Scratchy throat, post nasal drip

11.19.2021 – Scratchy throat

2.14.2022 – Persistent postnasal drip

5.19.2022 – From injection site up my neck towards ear: some numbness

Injection site urticaria, Urticaria and Injection site pain

2.23.2021 – Injection site from first shot sore 4 wks later. Nurse today advised me to me move arm around to help prevent that from happening with second shot

2.25.2021 – I had hives around the site last night. Took an Allegra. Clear by the morning.

2.26.2021 – I had a hive on my chest last night but not sure if related to vaccine as I get hives sometimes. Resolved with antihistamine.

3.1.2021 – I also have allergies so not sure is symptoms related to vaccine

Anisomastia, Breast hyperplasia and Aphonia

3.4.2021 – Started menstrual cycle since receiving the vax.

3.5.2021 – General period symptoms (cramps, aches)

3.6.2021 – General period symptoms

3.22.2021 – Stomach pains, cramping and bloating but it may be related to eating a new food.

3.28.2021 – Lips and skin above top lip feels tingly. Also feel a little chest heaviness as with first dose

4.1.2021 – Started period today

6.27.2021 – Heart palpitations at night time lasting into the next day

12.3.2021 – Lower Middle back pain

12.31.2021 – Congestion and runny nose

1.7.2022 – Loss of voice, tiredness, chills, nausea, lack of appetite

Herpes zoster reactivation, Hip arthroplasty and Herpes simplex

2.10.2021 – I had an attack of herpes vosterthe first attack in three yearsafter my last check-in. I was prescribed Famvir (500mg. twice a day for 7 days).

2.26.2021 – My fever began 2/25 at 6 pm and was relieved by Tylenol.

3.1.2021 – About 6 pm on 2/27, had diarrhea which was controlled with Umodium.

3.10.2021 – Pain in back of right knee

8.25.2021 – Started with kidney infection mid/July. When 14 days of Cipro didnt clear problem, took Clindamycin for 7 days. On day 2 of that antibiotic, developed a severe sinus infection and deep cough. Chest X-Ray and COVID tests both negative. Not well yet

2.24.2022 – I had a left total hip replacement Hospital and Doctor's office

Tinnitus, Chills and Lymphadenopathy

3.4.2021 – Arm extremely sore form elbow to shoulder

3.27.2021 – Ear ringing

5.7.2021 – Cough. But may be allergies.

9.26.2021 – Lymph node swollen under left arm. Its been that way since shot but didnt put on here. Wasnt thinking it might be from shot but have seen others say they had them.

10.1.2021 – Wasnt asked timely but ran fever after first 16 hours 101.5 for 16 hours. Aches chills headache

10.1.2022 – Cough

10.2.2022 – Mild occasional cough

11.11.2022 – Cold involving sinus, headaches, persistent cough for over 2 weeks

Aortic aneurysm, Transient ischemic attack and Exercise tolerance decreased

3.6.2021 – Cedar count is high so I woke with a headache: normal

3.8.2021 – Im not sure if its because I didnt exercise during the recent Texas snowstorm but since the vaccination which I had immediately after, Ive cut my 5-mile per day walk to about 3.5 and my weightlifting to only 3 lb and 5 lb, not 10 lb. Today I increased a little.

4.2.2021 – Dizziness

4.3.2021 – Sudden jabs as if poked by knitting needle in stomach, kidneys, breasts. Dizziness is subsiding.

4.15.2021 – For about 5 days every bone Id ever broken and joint Id ever injured hurt like crazy. An old knee injury woke me up throughout the nighthadnt done that since it was recent a decade ago.

4.29.2021 – Drop in energy, needing to cut exercise by about a third and sit down afterwards. Return of fibromyalgia the first time in 16 years all of this week.

9.30.2021 – TIA caused by stress.?I have scar tissue on my carotid artery probably from an old injury and a scan showed nodes probably old. Scans

4.1.2022 – Aortic aneurysm, growing a long time perhaps. Diverticulitis, a TIA.

5.20.2022 – A bit of fatigue. Sleeping more.

Bed rest, Rhinalgia and Glossodynia

1.29.2021 – Soreness in mouth, nasal passages and tongue. Sort of like Im going to get a canker sore

2.2.2021 – Dont know what caused the symptoms but doubt it was the vaccine

2.25.2021 – Yesterday afternoon and night (after check in) I had fever 101 degrees and headache, neck ache. Couldnt do planned activities. Just stayed in bed. Felt ok in morning

3.24.2021 – Cold symptoms - scratchy throat, achy ears, fatigue. Havent had a cold for 1 1/2 years. Hope its not covid

Cyst, Nervousness and Nodule

3.25.2021 – Irritable

3.27.2021 – Dizziness and nausea last evening for about 2hrs

3.29.2021 – Slight nervousness/anxiousness/Irritability

3.30.2021 – Still a bit irritable. And have had some ear popping all along but failed to mention it.

3.31.2021 – Just feel crummy. Very slight headache. Tired. Irritable. Ears feel full.

4.7.2021 – Theres no way for me to know whether this is pertinent or not, but I have felt fairly and unusually anxious and irritable since not long after receiving my first shot.

4.21.2021 – No

4.28.2021 – I first noticed a cyst on my right clavicle on April 1. I had my first Moderna COVID-19 shot on March 24. Is the cyst likely related to that vaccine?

5.5.2021 – General nervousness, anxious and fatigue. Could just be life though.I mentioned a cyst on my collarbone at one of my earlier check-ins. It is on the right side which is the same side I had the first shot on 3/24/21. I first noticed it on April 1.

7.21.2021 – Im knot or cyst on the top of my left foot. I mentioned it at my physical a month or so ago.

10.20.2021 – I'm sure it's not related but I have a swollen finger with no explanation as of two or three days ago.