Their Stories

Impaired driving ability, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Gait disturbance

4.14.2022 – The arm that I got the shot in is very sore

4.15.2022 – Take a slight headache and fuzziness but much better

4.17.2022 – My aunt arm is really quite so up around the shoulder as well

4.18.2022 – My arm is still sore, and I seem to have a slight case of loose bowels not really diarrhea That has persisted since the vaccination last Tuesday

4.19.2022 – Shoulder is still sore to the touch where I got my shot and I still have a touch of diarrhea

9.14.2022 – The day after I was quite woozy Not safe to get in the shower or drive a car

9.19.2022 – The first day after my shot I was woozie and off-balance the next 2-3 days. as well

10.10.2022 – My legs are a bit wobbly. And my balance is not great just like after I got my last B5 variant shot.. my lower back is also quite painful after walking around and doing some bending house work etc.

Sinus pain, Mobility decreased and Asthma

3.26.2021 – Ive needed to use my asthma rescue inhaler the past two days.

3.27.2021 – Having trouble turning my neck and my shoulders hurt

3.28.2021 – I can barely turn my neck and the pain goes down into my shoulders

3.29.2021 – My neck is very stiff and its hard to turn my head

4.5.2021 – Sneezing, cough, headache

4.20.2021 – Asthma attack

1.12.2022 – Coughing, sneezing, sinus pain and pressure, headache, fatigue, diarrhea, mild sore throat

4.14.2022 – I had Flu A exactly one month ago and I cannot shake the cough. I have severe asthma and cannot get the congestion, elevated heart rate, and coughing under control.

Partial seizures, Bundle branch block right and Rotator cuff syndrome

2.4.2021 – My left hand started to shake, shoulder and calf. I videoed it. It was almost seizure like and only lasted about 15 secs. I hade 6 total episodes of this shaking (left side), directly afterwards I have tingling sensations throughout my left side bottom left butt cheek down my left leg up behind my left breast implant and behind my left shoulder blade up into my left jaw. Laid down, took Tylenol - chills with no fever (those symptoms subsided) now with nausea, headache, very tired.

2.5.2021 – No more shaking on left - had 6 episodes. After reading about focal seizures it seems like that happened. Reported to my Neurosurgeon whose office said they are getting these reports after vaccines. I will still get 2nd vaccine but I hope CDC takes this side effect seriously. Still better than getting COVID. Thank you! For all the work you all do. (b)(6). I have a short video

2.23.2021 – I think I have a cold / GO upset started friday feb 19th

8.25.2021 – DDD & scoliosis had been giving me great pains in cervical. I went through 1 year of injections and ablations. On April 30th I had posterior approach cervical to thoracic fusion C3-T1. Now with left shoulder impingement cont physical therapy. For surgery

2.24.2022 – My Normal EKG turned onto Right Bundle Branch Block. With LVH. Y'all should know what that means. My joints hurt. I have episodic shaking in left arm. I will NEVER get the vax again. Doctor visit

Varicella, Varicose vein and Vascular pain

2.11.2021 – Ongoing depression re family problems

2.26.2021 – Very stressful day; trip to ER for my son

2.28.2021 – But I didnt get much sleep.

3.11.2021 – Hurt everywhere. Began about 4:45 pm today. Headache and weakness. Ate dinner and not worse. Could be all from stress. Unable to obtain medical help when needed.

4.8.2021 – Diagnosed Saturday that pain in my left calf is caused by varicose veins there. Three days ago diagnosed and treated with antibiotics for UTI. Diagnosed today by PCP with infection in painful varicose veins. Also appointment with PCP today.

8.26.2021 – Diagnosis Bakers Cyst left knee. Appointment with my orthopedic md and ultrasound draining and steroid injection to be done tomorrow.

2.15.2022 – Tested positive for covid on December 5, five days after my transfer to a rehab facility. My left knee was replaced November 22, 2021. Treated in nursing home with antibodies for Covid 19.

10.23.2022 – Had moderate headaches starting 1 week ago that continued for 6 days.

Deafness neurosensory, Deafness and Tinnitus

12.20.2020 – Mild runny nose . Probably not related

10.6.2021 – I have been experiencing high frequency tinnitus for a few months. Worsened significantly after the booster vaccine. Not sure if there is a relationship. Talked with my primary care physician. Decided to call an otologist.

3.23.2022 – bilateral tinnitus with high frequency sensorineural hearing loss since right after my booster in september 2021. I am being treated with intra tympanic steroids:(

Ulcer, Gingival swelling and Mouth ulceration

1.11.2021 – Mouth ulcer

1.13.2021 – Reported ulcer and mild gum swelling for 7days Dentist-and found no explainable reason for symptoms

1.20.2021 – 2 days after vaccine experienced swelling of gums persistent enough to visit a dentist that could find no cause of the swelling. Just in last day im starting to feel better not 100% though. Dentist and Dr

1.27.2021 – Gum swelling Dentist

1.29.2021 – Gum swelling Been to dentist, and spoke with dr.

2.1.2021 – Still gum swelling Ive seen dentist twice in the past month

Uterine spasm, Menstrual clots and Pelvic pain

5.11.2021 – 15 min after 1st moderna shot, I was dizzy, and started cramping. Later that day, bleeding for the next 24 hours, although I was also ovulating. The next 3 days intense bone ache in back, hips, and pelvis. 10 days later, very clotted period

5.17.2021 – This is week 3 after first moderna shot. Last week the bone pain went away, and this week I get low grade fever and headaches. But not so bad that I cant function normally. Except each weekend since the shot I slept thru Sat & Sun w/o getting up

5.21.2021 – A minute after the shot, I got uterine cramps and my back and pelvis started hurting, same s as after first shot. This time I also had chest pain and worse stomach ache

5.22.2021 – Uterine cramping

5.23.2021 – Uterine cramps and bloating again, but no bleeding like after first shot. Also, last night my hands and feet kept going almost numb, but I used a heating pad to keep them warm, and they felt normal this morning.

5.26.2021 – Chest pain the last 2 days

5.27.2021 – Chest pain

6.23.2021 – Missed period

6.25.2021 – Random racing heart and chest pain, more than ever in my life. Have not seen doc for this. I still have not gotten my period since the second shot. Pregnancy tests negative 5 times, so that means my period is a month late so far

7.2.2021 – I finally got my period again (5 weeks late), but the chest pain has been worse. The next question asks if Ive gone to a dr regarding this symptom yet. I havent, but I plan to if this pain persists and worsens further.

Breast tenderness, Breast pain and Abdominal discomfort

3.31.2021 – Generally, the feeling not well. Like coming down with a cold or something . Painful breasts. Forgot to mention it yesterday, too.

4.1.2021 – All over unwell feeling. Not quite a headache, a little upset stomach. Tender breasts.

4.2.2021 – Overall feeling unwell. Tender breasts

4.3.2021 – All over not feeling well.

4.5.2021 – Headache may be from allergies

6.29.2021 – Have not been feeling well. Headache angeneral not feeling well. Pretty sure it's due to allergies

3.31.2022 – Sore throat, headache, head conjestion, body aches, general feeling of unwell, nausea

Eye pain and Tinnitus

3.19.2021 – Some eye pain, like a little pressure behind my eyes earlier but now I feel great

3.20.2021 – I had a vibrating buzzing sensation in my left ear all day yesterday until this morning

3.22.2021 – Doing great! Lots of cycling, swimming, kayaking & SUPing. Maybe Ill be ok until my 2nd vaccine on April 8. Can I check out of this for a few weeks & check back in on April 9? Thank you so much for your expertise & efforts, CDC, youre amazing!

Feeling cold, Migraine and Chest discomfort

12.31.2020 – No problems. I should probably report that I have lupus and I am currently on hydroxychloroquine 400 mg daily, prednisone 5 mg daily, and azathioprine 150 mg daily.

1.6.2021 – Chest pressure/pain

1.13.2021 – Increased joint pain throughout. Daily headaches. Fatigue. I also have lupus, so it could be related to this as well.

1.20.2021 – Migraine headaches, bilateral leg and foot aching, worsening left wrist pain. Feel very cold all the time, but temperature is normal. These could a be related to my lupus diagnosis as well. I could be going through a flare right now possibly.

1.27.2021 – Feel cold all day, but no chills

1.25.2022 – Got COVID infection

Hypokinesia, Grip strength decreased and Arthropathy

3.18.2021 – Left hand cant hold anything or move fingers freely. Hurts & aches. Same side as got Vaccine as sleep on right side.

3.19.2021 – Still problem with left hand & fingers. Can hold anything or straighten out fingers. Hurts & painful.

3.20.2021 – Left hand is improving. Still sore, but can use & bend fingers

3.21.2021 – Left hand much better. Much improved & can hardly wait to feel back tonormal. !

3.22.2021 – Finally feeling back to normal.

3.23.2021 – No. Think I am all set and dont need to get these texts anymore. Thanks

Ear pain, Muscle spasms and Respiratory tract congestion

2.8.2021 – Not sure if related but I have woken during my sleep with sever leg cramps a few times in the last two weeks.

4.14.2021 – I have leg cramps that feel like a Charlie Horse in my calves ever since my vaccines. They occur periodically but I never use to get them.

7.12.2021 – Continued with bad lower leg spasm, mostly during the night. I need to jump out of bed and try to massage it out. Crazy Charlie horse kind of pain. . I did one time mention this on a check in but never received any follow up.

4.13.2022 – Inner Ear pain for the last month

10.12.2022 – Currently sore throat and ear pain and congestion

Impaired work ability, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic

2.5.2021 – The rash on my arm is still present. It is slightly better then yesterday. Still red and slightly itchy, tender. It is on same arm as injection but lower on arm.

2.6.2021 – Much improved but not completely gone on same arm as injection but not at injection site

2.7.2021 – Arm rash 90% improved

8.4.2021 – Had a cold

4.22.2022 – The redness and itching is below the injection site - similar although less severe then after 2nd vaccine.

4.23.2022 – The redness has subsided some and less itchy. This is below injection site.

11.2.2022 – Just feel off. Not bad just different

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Gastroenteritis viral and Influenza like illness

2.11.2021 – Very slight shortness of breath last night

2.12.2021 – Generalized vague flu like symptoms that come and go

2.15.2021 – Nasal congestion. All symptoms come and go quickly

2.16.2021 – No symptoms today. There seems to be no rational reason why one day I feel great and the next I feel like I am getting a stomach virus or flu symptoms? I normally have more energy or stamina then I do after the first vaccine dose??? But still am able to do chores just need rest periods in between.

8.11.2021 – Several weeks ago I had some symptoms that are identified with covid variant. Would like to get an antibody test. I felt extremely tired. Weak. No smell. Headache. Sneezing and runny nose. Sore throat.

2.11.2022 – Had a reaction to the booster, got covid, and contual sinus drainge and some minimal congestion. This is an improvement. But extremely weak and tired. Lack of smell and taste off and on.

Swelling face, Rash pruritic and Swelling

1.27.2021 – On the fifth day, I experienced rash redness pain and itching. It lasted about an hour and a half and slowly dissipated.

2.4.2021 – On 31 January I experienced my second possible reaction to the first vaccination. I broke out in a rash with itching and cold chills. It lasted an hour and a half to two hours Just reported this second incident through my doctors portal

3.2.2021 – Itching on feet and joints. Swelling and redness on face, joints and feet

3.24.2021 – This is the fourth episode of swelling and redness. It was from head to toe this time and lasted approximately two hours as did the other three episodes

2.24.2022 – I just want to take this opportunity to let you know that after 2 Moderno vaccinations and having 5 adverse reactions, I was advised by my physician to receive a J&J booster. I had no adverse reactions from this booster.

Viral infection, Urinary tract infection and Ear pain

4.12.2021 – Sore throat (but vaccine was 5 days ago so probably not related to that).

4.13.2021 – Sore throat (2nd day in a row, but 6 days post-vaccine).

4.14.2021 – Sore throat (3rd day in a row)

4.21.2021 – Sore throat and ears and icepick headache over left eye. Chills, too. (I think I have a cold, though, instead of side effects post-vaccine.)

4.28.2021 – cough, sore throat, fever, headache, body aches, congestion, exhaustionI have a viral infection, but its not Covid. I was tested the day before yesterday.

11.3.2021 – 2 UTIs

Skin neoplasm excision, Basal cell carcinoma and Ophthalmic migraine

2.18.2021 – During my initial check-in, I forgot to mention that I experienced a flush of warmth shortly after the injection. It dissipated quickly and I have not experienced it again.

3.14.2021 – Single swollen lymph node above collarbone -same side as vaccine injection

3.15.2021 – Lymph node still swollen - see previous report

3.16.2021 – Lymph node still swollen-see previous report

3.17.2021 – Lymph node still swollen but appears to be shrinking

3.10.2022 – A few basal cell skin cancers (all removed without issues)

10.27.2022 – Experienced an ocular migraine on two consecutive days this past week. Had never experienced one before. Appointment with ophthalmologist for evaluation and diagnosis.

Swelling face, Tremor and Myalgia

12.30.2020 – left arm and hand tremor, worse with radial deviation

12.31.2020 – Mild left arm tremor, better than yesterday

1.25.2021 – Day after shot had 102.6 fever, chills, muscle pain and aching, joint pain, chills, nausea, dizziness, facial swelling & difficulty breathing, headache and extreme fatigue. Lasted 24 hours and then reduced to headache, body and joint pain, fatigue, nausea and minimal facial swelling. Sensation in my left arm is also different, left arm is my shot arm x2. They hit a nerve the first shot.

Flatulence, Constipation and Abdominal pain

1.23.2021 – Sporadic dizziness

1.27.2021 – I have had recurring abdominal cramps (i.e., gas pains with mild constipation) for the last several days. This is not normal for me and does not seem to be diet-related.

1.28.2021 – After about 4 1/2 days of mild abdominal cramps, these symptoms are subsiding.

10.15.2021 – Head cold with low-grade fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, fatigue. Symptoms started on 10/10/21. Fever is gone now, but other symptoms persist. Took rapid COVID test on 10/12; results negative. Took PCR test on 10/13; results negative.

Gastrointestinal viral infection, Induration and Telemedicine

3.21.2021 – Extraordinary sleeping and lethargy.

4.20.2021 – Itching on back for about an hour and then gone.

4.21.2021 – Felt like needles were going in and out of my back and couldnt stand for too long. It seems to have lessened at this time.

5.25.2021 – Allergies really bad right now. Some shortness of breath and wheezing. Put on many meds for it. Never had them this bad. Pulmonologist appointment

10.19.2021 – Allergy and asthma flair. On steroids and antibiotics. Will get booster in about 2 weeks. MD office

11.7.2021 – Very sunny out today. Don't know if I maybe I had a migraine but both eyes became very sensitive to light and vision blurred. Looked like diamond crystals. Shut my blinds, put on sunglasses and had no stimuli. Vision back in 15 min.

12.14.2021 – Runny nose, slight coughing, sore throat and headache. No temperature.

2.1.2022 – Mid December had runny nose but with sinus congestion, terrible headaches and joint pain. Had virtual appointment w PCP and put on antibiotics but symptoms did not go away until about 1 week ago. Had PCR test 12/27 which was negative.

5.5.2022 – Allergy symptoms. Will be getting my 4th booster on 5/9/2022.

5.9.2022 – Environmental allergies, ongoing

5.12.2022 – Didn't notice the redness until last night. Big circular redness and the middle some hardness there.

5.13.2022 – The itching may be from me watching my neighbors dog. Took med and it seems to have subsided.

10.23.2022 – Congestion, coughing up phlegm. Believe it's related to allergies and air quality action alert day. No temp. Took Covid test which was negative.

11.21.2022 – Runny nose for past week. No temp. Had flu shot.

Drug hypersensitivity, Spinal operation and Blood pressure decreased

5.6.2021 – Headache

10.17.2021 – Very low blood pressure, but had been under continuous Drs. care for it. It is probably not related to the vaccine but thought I should mention it.

10.20.2021 – Asthma seemed to be worse today.

10.21.2021 – Asthma is still a little worse than usual, but not sure it's due to the vaccine booster.

11.25.2021 – Had a migraine headache last night that lasted until around breakfast this morning.

1.14.2022 – Light headed, nausea bouts and fatigue due to blood pressure dropping too low while I have a history of high blood pressure and have been on meds for it for years. I don't think it's anything Covid related and have never tested positive for Covid.

4.14.2022 – I had a couple of colds but both times they weren't COVID.

6.17.2022 – Not due to Covid?I just had back surgery.

6.27.2022 – I had back surgery, and then a week later I had to go to the ER because I had an allergic reaction to one of my meds.

11.18.2022 – Just cold symptoms?light congestion and a sore throat. I tested for Covid at home and was negative.

Hepatic mass, Hepatic lesion and Limb discomfort

3.18.2021 – Mild pain was like tender, if you pressed where you got ya shot, doesnt hurt really bad, more like alittle bruise, but theres no bruise there, and my whole arm does not hurt .. just like a bruise if you touched it at the injection site..not red in color, and no bruise..

3.19.2021 – Just that at the injection site, notice it was swelled some where i got the shot in my left arm, and still feels like a bruise, but other than that just fine...

3.20.2021 – Swell, but not as bad, asit has been.

3.24.2021 – At site still sore alittle like bruise

4.21.2021 – Only likea brise again if you touch it, but theres no bruise

4.28.2021 – My husband and i both felt the after effects of the moderna vaccine with both fatigue, he came home from going to work around 200pm feeling fatigued we both had that, and I had a fever, we went to bed around 6:00pm and slept untill 11:00 pm.

5.21.2021 – I still have like a bruise on my left arm, that feels like a bruise, but theres no bruise where the 2nd vaccine was given figured just normal so didnt tell dr,did go to E.R.on 10th of this month,thought I had kidney stone, but CTscanshowmassonliv

10.20.2021 – May 10th they found a liver lesion on my liver when they did a cat scan at (b)(6) hospital, when I thought I had a kidney stone, no kidney stone was found only the liver lesion, never had it before.. when I had a cat scan before.... Went to Er May 10th-2021 thought I had a kidney stone, they ran a cat scan and liver lesion showed up on my liver

Carpal tunnel syndrome, Dysgeusia and Sinus congestion

4.21.2021 – A headache, pretty constant. Not sure if its related to vaccine, but drinking lots of water to help it!

4.30.2021 – I realized Ive had a metallic taste in my mouth the last couple weeks. Unsure if its related to the vaccine or not

11.13.2021 – My son has covid, I got symptoms associated with covid. Sore throat, congestion, cough, headache, etc

12.5.2021 – Just a cold. Headache and sinus congestion

10.23.2022 – Nothing related to covid that I know, but diagnosed with carpal tunnel in both wrists Doctor appointment

Disorientation, Paresthesia oral and Swelling

4.26.2021 – I wanted to report what happened the day of the second shot. Within 30 to 40 minutes of the shot, my tongue started tingling. I dont think it swelled. If it did it wasnt much. Within 45 minutes of getting the shot i started becoming disoriented. Trying to drive back to work became very difficult. I couldnt recognize where i was. I sat in car outside work for about 10 minutes and decided i was getting progessively worse. I could barely walk and i could not think straight. It was as if i had been drinking alot. My arms and legs would not work properly. That lasted almost 2 hours then i started getting more use of my limbs. No symptoms since the day of the shot

Osteonecrosis, Chronic sinusitis and Night sweats

2.26.2021 – Breaking out in a light sweat 2 or 3 times.

2.28.2021 – Bouts of dizziness every day, but subsides in a few minutes.

3.1.2021 – Sweating at night

3.2.2021 – Heart palpitations

3.4.2021 – Night sweating, left knee pain

7.10.2021 – Chronic sinusitis resulting in intense vertigo for 36 hours. Two episodes in last 3 weeks.

10.9.2021 – Chronic sinus congestion flare ups with ear pain, dizziness and vertigo.

4.10.2022 – I have bouts of extreme fatigue and SOB, but when i check my Oximeter, readings are good.

12.16.2022 – Bilateral Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis

Metatarsalgia, Esophagitis and Polymenorrhea

2.10.2021 – The injection site is not red anymore,but bruised.i believe it may have been given too low on my arm

1.8.2022 – Sore throat

1.9.2022 – Sore throath,kind of dry

2.7.2022 – Trouble sleeping, shorter periods,occasionally pain in my joints and feet,kind of come and goes.

4.4.2022 – Pain in my feet,metatarsal, esophagitis to the point,the inflammation gave me trouble to swallow,loss some weight. My gastroenterology doctor

7.4.2022 – Swallowing problems,painful joints, itchy skin,metatarsal pain, all after my booster shot. Ent,gastrointerologist,podiatrist and foot doctor

Oxygen consumption decreased, Blood pressure fluctuation and Oxygen saturation decreased

4.16.2021 – Dizziness, confusion, low oxygen, erratic pulse

4.19.2021 – Low oxygen, weak, fatigue

4.20.2021 – Very low oxygen (especially in am or exertion) short of breath

4.22.2021 – Low oxygen (not as low as previous days)

5.6.2021 – Low oxygen levelsRinging in the ears?(prolonged)

5.20.2021 – Low erratic oxygen levels

5.22.2021 – Low oxygen, tightness/pain in chest

5.31.2021 – Pneumonia, low oxygen, erratic pulse? Very painful neck, shoulder in between shoulder blades, loss of appetite/nausea

6.13.2021 – Chest pain, fluttering?, Pr rate up & down, extreme weakness, fatigue, pain in legs and hips, dizziness

8.14.2021 – Pneumonia won't go away with multiple antibiotics? Erratic pulse. Short of breath. Tiredness

Somnambulism, Hypertension and Heart rate increased

3.11.2021 – I was very dizzy 3 days after the first dose. I continue to have small dizzy spells here and there. I have also noticed an uptick in heart palpitations since first dose.

3.17.2021 – Feeling very heavy in my body

3.18.2021 – Heart palpitations

3.20.2021 – Slight high heart rate and blood pressure. Also I slept walked last night. I dont do that never have.

3.21.2021 – Really intense joint pains today

3.30.2021 – I am still having heart palpitations and am seeing cardiologist on April 16th

4.7.2021 – Still having heart palpitations but they are definitely decreasing but I am headed to the cardiologist on April 16th Apt on April 16th

Cluster headache, Amenorrhea and Menstruation delayed

4.1.2021 – What I would describe as cluster headaches of piercing pain behind my left ear.

4.2.2021 – Still having cluster headaches

4.13.2021 – I seem to be getting flushing or what might be described as hot flashes in the last week.

4.20.2021 – My period is two weeks late. I am typically as regular as rain and Im not pregnant. Just thought I should make note of the change in my cycle since my vaccines.

4.27.2021 – Still no period after my second shot. This is very unusual for me.

5.4.2021 – Still no period since second injection. Im 26 days late. I am not pregnant and my cycle is typically remarkably regular.

5.11.2021 – Still no period after second shot. This is very unusual for my cycle. Im now 33 days late.

Eye disorder, Eye irritation and Abdominal pain upper

3.27.2021 – Tingling in the injection arm.

4.17.2021 – Tingling in the vaccine arm

4.18.2021 – Very mild tingling in the vaccination arm.

4.19.2021 – Slight tingling in the vaccinated arm.

4.21.2021 – Off and on stomach ache.

5.1.2021 – I had headaches for four days.

11.28.2021 – The chills came yesterday a couple of hours after my last V-Safe check in

1.7.2022 – Mild sore throat yesterday.

11.11.2022 – Tingling in the hand

11.12.2022 – Tingling in the hand of the shot arm

11.24.2022 – Cold symptoms. Cough, Stuffy nose, Sore throat, Scratchy left eye

12.15.2022 – Cold symptoms. Sore throat, cough, Stuffy nose.