Their Stories

Respiratory disorder, Impaired work ability and Injection site pain

3.25.2021 – Soreness at injection site is significantly less than it was last night.

7.23.2021 – Fairly strong headaches on occasion (1-2 times per week). I'm not sure if these are correlated to the vaccine, but started sooner after receiving the vaccine.

1.24.2022 – My son was diagnosed COVID+ on 12/28/21. I tested negative, but had symptoms and likely tested too early. The headache was the worst symptom for me and kept me out of work for 2 days.

4.25.2022 – Moderate cold/respiratory issues. Headaches, severe congestion, persistent cough, nasal drainage, etc. Nearly fully recovered as of today, 4/25/22.

10.27.2022 – Receicved bivalent COVID booster on 09/10/2022. I tested positive for COVID six days later. No, I dont believe I contracted COVID from the booster ;)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastrointestinal disorder and Abdominal discomfort

1.9.2021 – It was on the back of my neck this morning for about an hour. I have never seen it before and don't know if it was from the vaccine are from my pillow, even though I've never seen it before.

2.5.2021 – Racing heart beat, intestinal discomfort and reflux last night

7.2.2022 – I have felt back to normal since yesterday morning, however I now know that the issues I was having with my neck in pain and my intestinal track having some issues and feeling so tired every day it's because of the booster last Saturday. And the left

Pallor, Patient isolation and Back disorder

2.17.2021 – A little green around the gills/stomach day 2

2.19.2021 – No

3.6.2021 – Just mild ones, not bad, but not like myself without the shot; my back aches primarily.

3.7.2021 – I pulled my back which did not have to do with the shot.

10.10.2022 – I am having back trouble and migraine unrelated, but haven't felt well for days last week, feel better now, but not great.

12.16.2022 – Bad cough, headache, chills, aches. I took a Covid test this morning and I tested positive. Feel lousy, out of work, have to isolate for 5 days. Over the counter meds to help. First time in all this time, 5 shots, masking, very careful.

Liver disorder, Renal disorder and Lung disorder

2.22.2021 – Got a 24 hour bug on Thursday with body aches. Went for a covid test, then went to bed and slept more than my cat. Felt better but tired on Friday. Test results were available Saturday AM and were negative. Felt good Saturday and beyond.

8.2.2021 – During a routine exam, small abnormalities were discovered on my liver, kidneys and in a lung. PET scan didn't indicate cancer, but further testing is scheduled. In hospital testing at the VA facility.

Tremor, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Insomnia

3.20.2021 – I did have a stiff neck on the side of the vaccination, worse day 2, better day 3.

4.15.2021 – Noticing some light nausea, but it could be anxiety due to upcoming legal matter. Still going ahead with second vaccination tomorrow.

10.15.2021 – After working outside in windy conditions, I became very fatigued and shaky. I had difficulty sleeping, frequently waking. It took two days of sleeping as much as possible (12-15 hours) to recover. Will mask for outdoor work in future.

Anaphylactic reaction, Swollen tongue and Pharyngeal swelling

6.2.2021 – Almost immediately after the injection my left arm began to develop hives.I took Benadryl and Zyrtec and 1,000mg if Tylenol as soon as I got home. It by then had spread to my chest and my right upper and lower back. My face got itchy as well. I am out of my Epipens of I would have used it.

6.3.2021 – Hives, anaphylaxis

6.4.2021 – Itchy throat, throat and tongue mildly swollen I have already been hospitalized. Dr.s called and I have more medicine to take on top of the steroids and high dose Benadryl I was Rx by the hospital. I am taking 1,000mg Tylenol and I am not supposed to eat or drink or do anything that will bring my body temperature up.

Middle insomnia, Bone pain and Hyperhidrosis

5.2.2021 – Chest pain, with pain that felt like kt was coming from my lower lungs in both sides. My bones have ached like they are being hit with a hammer repeatedly, off and on. This all started at 3:00 am, May 2nd when I woke up with severe chills in a 70° environment and in excruciating pain.

5.3.2021 – I had chills last night/early morning around 2:00 am. I also had a fever at 2:00 am of 100.1 °F. But the fever broke at around 5:00am when I woke up in a puddle of sweat. I have felt increasingly better since the last break in my recurring fevers. I have not had a fever since early this morning and my last reading was 98.2 °F.

Chronic fatigue syndrome, Aura and Immune system disorder

2.24.2021 – Had a bad headache in the night

3.10.2021 – I have longtime CFS the vaccine has set off an intense immune response Im at an all time fatigue with some flushing,BP problems and brain fog .no real fever or soar throat or head cold. Its a nightmare .. thank you I will see my heart dr tomorrow

3.17.2021 – The face flushing,fatigue,high bp continues.Ive never had this condition. My heart dr says my heart is very good.blood work ok . Recently both my feet went numbish,probably from the constant flush an bp.. magnesium helps

3.24.2021 – My foot numbness an pain was diagnosed from a EMG to be Axonal Polyneuropathy CIAP.Im not diabetic,alcoholic.it is progressing up my legs. I need answers.I also still have face flush and constant high bp thank you

4.3.2021 – The neuropathy is n the arms also now .. the overwhelming lack of endurance, face flushing continues.pretty much the same since February 19 ..something I cant control .also my BP which my I do have is on a repeat cycle ..which is not normal for me

8.18.2021 – The neuropathy has moved further up my legs.migraines are new ..I had a aurora visual n my right eye ..blurry with odd colors.Im still house bound.all the other conditions still remain . no dr cares because the vacinne is perfectly safe,please

Fetal hypokinesia, Choking sensation and Sleep disorder

5.22.2021 – Chest tightness

5.26.2021 – For the first two days I felt like I was being lightly choked. On and off I couldnt breath well. It felt like someone was sitting on my throat and no matter how I moved I couldnt relieve it. My joints felt painful - especially in the night. My hips actually hurt so bad that I woke up in the night. Im pregnant and my stomach tightened and felt light discomfort. The baby movements slowed down, but didnt stop. I had a sore throat and felt feverish. My arm hurt from the injection site all the way down to the knuckles of my fingers. My doctor has advised me not to get my second dose.

Muscle spasms, Abdominal pain upper and Dizziness

4.8.2021 – I failed to do the check in over the last couple days since I did not recognize the number. In the first day I experienced mild dizziness immediately after the shot and slight disorientation. After a few minutes I experienced stomach cramps. Within 30 minutes I experienced mild psychoactive effects which lasted less than an hour. Within three hours, more mild stomach cramps. The next day I experienced a mildly sore throat.

4.27.2021 – Dizziness

5.4.2021 – Mild psychotropic effects.

Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding

4.7.2021 – Arm felt mildly tingly after shot for a little while

4.28.2021 – I experienced a longer than normal period that started a week after my first dose. It seems very likely to be correlated to the vaccine based on timing and my usually infrequent periods due to birth control.

5.21.2021 – I have had additional menstrual symptoms that seem to be triggered by the vaccine. Early periods and spotting are unusual for me, but my period showed up early after each dose of the vaccine and had spotting on weeks between.

Sputum discolored, Skin discoloration and Contusion

4.28.2021 – Not today, but the day of the shot (4/23) I began profusely sweating, my eyesight became very blurry, I became slightly dizzy and felt like I had a hard time catching my breath, though it did not feel like my throat was swelling. This happened within 5 minutes of the shot and lasted about 20 minutes before returning to normal, though there was still slight fogginess in my head for another couple hours.

4.30.2021 – Shot location pain almost zero yesterday. Today is probably the worst day yet.

5.7.2021 – Arm soreness got better within 6 days after shot, then day 7 I woke up with the worst arm soreness yet and lasted until day 12. Still discolored from bruising.

7.23.2021 – Covid positive. Moderate cough with green phlegm in mornings & evenings (seems to be after laying down at night or after getting up in the morning). No fever, aches, smell/taste issues, etc., just a cough.

Musculoskeletal disorder, Limb mass and Intermenstrual bleeding

5.15.2021 – Limited mobility in injected arm due to muscle pain

5.16.2021 – Muscles in arm on injection side are weakened

5.19.2021 – My menstrual cycle is still going/ spotting (day 9). I usually only have it 3 days.

6.4.2021 – Occasionally taste like I have been sucking on a penny

6.11.2021 – Pain and swelling in forearm making a soft lump (below elbow).

6.13.2021 – Abdominal pain feels like my stomach burns

6.15.2021 – Injection site burns like a wasp sting, same arm is weak & stomach still having cramps like I ate something bad

6.18.2021 – Same Stomach ache since day 1

1.6.2022 – Menstrual cycle came a week early

1.20.2022 – Tbe arm muscle that recieved the booster is still sore. There is weakness and weariness of that arm starting early in the day.

Allergic respiratory symptom, Hypersensitivity and Asthenia

4.4.2021 – More sneezing, itching, & allergy like symptoms... seem to be hypersensitive... way more than normal (for me) this time of year.

4.16.2021 – Runny nose, congestion, sneezing, & very tired... I got a covid test because my two year old granddaughter had the same symptoms and a fever. Test result was negative.

5.8.2022 – Extremely tired & weak. I have a serious cold. I have tested negative on at-home covid tests(every other day fir oast week)

Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Eye infection and Infection

3.11.2021 – Yesterday I was tired aching all over, headache and brain fogged. Took 2 tylonal and felt much better. The day I got the shot it started with pain in my arm, then body aches so tired.

3.12.2021 – My eyes are bothering me

3.15.2021 – Sore throat, cough, nose feels infected, my eye is bothering me blurry when reading feels infected Feels like I need an antibiotic but Im afraid it will make my vaccine work less

3.23.2021 – I am a type 1 diabetic. My blood sugar has been running higher than before I got my first shot. After the second shot it really went up. I have been able to get it down by giving more insulin. Just wanted you know it could be studied.

3.9.2022 – Had covid dec 26 till the end of January.

Ear procedural complication, Ocular procedural complication and Corneal transplant

1.15.2021 – Cellulitis. 2-3 inches below injection site. Extremely red and spread quickly down my upper arm. Very very hot. Went to ER. Prescribed 500 mg Keflex 4 times day for 7 days. Cleared up but still have pinkish tint to the area.

2.3.2021 – Had 2nd dose in right arm due to reaction in left arm after 1st dose. Night if 2nd dose and day after I got severe chills, shakes, spike 101.5 fever, sweats,z headache and severe body aches head to toe. Unable to go to work. 2nd day after woke up feeling fine. Arm still a little tender.

7.29.2021 – Cornea Transplant. Complications

1.28.2022 – Pnemonia Urgent Care/PCP

Swelling face, Alopecia and Hot flush

12.27.2020 – Not hungry

1.2.2021 – Flashes of feeling really hot. No fever. Nausea. mild headache comes /goes. I took Tylenol last evening and again today.

1.9.2021 – Occasional nausea. Almost once daily very brief periods of feeling hot, no fever. Tylenol a few times. Waves of fatigue

1.24.2021 – Hair loss started last week- clumps falling out

1.25.2021 – Mild swollen face and feet yesterday am/ evening. Improved today

1.29.2021 – Unusual hair loss

1.30.2021 – Hair loss

2.13.2021 – Significant Hair loss

4.24.2021 – Headaches with migraine symptoms MRI head. Medication started

Hypobarism, Body temperature increased and Abdominal pain upper

4.3.2021 – Could have been from sleeping late.

4.4.2021 – 2nd day symptoms were worst.

4.5.2021 – Have daily anyway.

7.2.2021 – Had acute mountain syndrome from going to mountains. Had symptoms in previous years but not nearly as bad. CO2 of 60.

10.5.2021 – Back hurts

10.8.2021 – I have migraines

11.7.2021 – Cough and aches but probably from moving stuff for a garage sale. Temp of 99.8 at 3:15 pm. Normal temp in 97's.

4.3.2022 – Stomach cramps and diarrhea with bad aches and bad chills with probable fever.

Thromboembolectomy and Pulmonary embolism

3.21.2021 – Severe PE with admission to Hospital on 03/15/2021. Embolectomy on 03/16/2021

3.24.2021 – I experienced pulmonary emboli, with hospitalization, followed with a embolectomy. Just dismissed from hospital 4 days ago! Currently on a blood thinner. Should I proceed with my second shot in a week and a half??????? Pulmonary emboli two weeks after first vaccination. Hospitalized for four days with an embolectomy!

3.29.2021 – Admitted to hospital with multiple PEs, had embolectomy to withdraw severe PEs.Wondering if I should still get my second shot? Im currently on blood thinners.I would appreciate if somebody read these and get back to me.

Blood urine, Petechiae and Blood urine present

4.25.2021 – Congestion

5.14.2021 – White smooth patches on skin, and more petechiae, also extra sleeping. This has been going on since May3rd.

6.5.2021 – Floaters in eyes

6.18.2021 – Black lines and spots in both eyes.

6.25.2021 – Black spots and lines in my vision - seeing them in both eyes. Also, trace blood in urine.

8.13.2021 – My vision continues to be problematic since two weeks after my second vaccine. I am seeing lots of odd shapes in both eyes. Multiple eye appointments

1.7.2022 – I am still having vision problems since two weeks after my second COVID vaccine.

1.8.2022 – I still have vision problems from 2 weeks after my second Pfizer vaccine

1.9.2022 – I still have vision problems from two weeks after my second Pfizer vaccine

1.11.2022 – I have had vision problems since two weeks after my second Pfizer vaccine

1.12.2022 – I still have vision problems from 2 weeks after my second Pfizer dose last May.

Swelling, Edema peripheral and Anosmia

2.18.2021 – right arm pit painful (I got my shot in my right arm)

2.19.2021 – Arm pit pain - moderate pain

2.20.2021 – Arm pit pain - moderate

3.14.2021 – Swollen arm pit - moderate

3.16.2021 – Arm pit swollen - moderate

3.18.2021 – Arm pit swelling - moderate

3.20.2021 – Swollen armpit - moderate

11.21.2021 – Swollen arm pit and collar bone on side of shot - right.

11.22.2021 – Swollen arm pit and collar bone - lymph node.

11.23.2021 – Swollen armpit on right where I got the shot and lymph node around collar bone.

11.24.2021 – Swollen arm pit and collar bone lymph node

11.25.2021 – Swollen armpit on injection arm

11.26.2021 – Swollen right arm pit

10.10.2022 – Tiredness

10.11.2022 – Swollen armpit.

10.12.2022 – Swollen armpit

10.14.2022 – Swollen arm pit

Pharyngeal disorder, Chapped lips and Throat tightness

1.26.2021 – Yesterday throat tightness

1.27.2021 – A little throat tightness/soreness again/ nasal drip morning/

1.28.2021 – Throat raspy Watery eyes all day and morning congestion two days

1.29.2021 – Scratchy throat

1.30.2021 – Throat raspy

2.1.2021 – Sore throat

2.8.2021 – Menstruation problems I bled for three weeks after I got my shot and I was finishing that day.. I still have a raspy throat from original injection Arm pain

2.17.2021 – Fever blisters and cracked lips with no fever never have experienced chapped lips

2.25.2021 – Tight throat

2.27.2021 – Congestion/nasal drip

3.2.2021 – Sore throat/eyes are itchy

3.3.2021 – Throat itchy

3.4.2021 – Throat issue still

3.11.2021 – Dry throat and cough

3.18.2021 – Sore throat and raspy

3.25.2021 – Body aches sinus pressure and cheek bone pressure

4.1.2021 – Running nose and congestion

4.8.2021 – Stuffy nose, drainage, and some like oil stuff in my urine

5.27.2021 – Menstruation issues

8.26.2021 – Allergies seem to hit more after vaccine throat tightness here and there

2.25.2022 – Covid 12/22

Vestibular disorder, Vestibular migraine and Hyposmia

1.25.2021 – Sight itching inside both ears, starting 25 min after vaccination for about 1 hour

1.26.2022 – Slightly tired and with a headache five days after being exposed to COVID-19, but it could have been due to lack of sleep. My partner had runny nose and scratchy throat for an evening at the time. Otherwise fine.

9.24.2022 – Got COVID. Scratchy throat and chills starting 9/19 evening, tested negative on 9/20 but positive on 9/21. Right now I have runny nose and decreased sense of smell, but recovering.

Joint stiffness, Injection site discomfort and Body temperature increased

2.17.2021 – slight soreness in arm at injection sight, but not pain

3.10.2021 – No. Nausea just as i was finishing lunch. Strong sensation lasting only about 2 minutes

6.14.2021 – High blood pressure Discovered on reg pcp visit

12.25.2021 – Symptoms 99 to 100 degree temp, considerable muscle and joint stiffness and pain, terrible headache, very slight cough.

4.10.2022 – I am extremely concerned that my shot taken on 4/8, lot # fm0698 expires on 4/12. As a 74 year old I don't believe this shot will provide me protection as the efficacy us near the end of its life

10.4.2022 – A bit fatigued

Knee operation, Adverse drug reaction and Knee arthroplasty

2.10.2021 – Mild sore throat

2.14.2021 – Runny nose

2.23.2021 – Headache or simus

3.2.2021 – Had lower stomach pain, sinus pain and a rashOn right lower leg

4.13.2021 – Stomach infection- diverticulitis

11.5.2021 – I had knee replacement surgery and still in the hospital. I feel dizzy and nauseous probably due to pain meds.

11.19.2021 – Still recovering from knee surgery. Need a unit of blood

11.26.2021 – Still recovering from knee replacement surgery and experience lot of nausea from antibiotics

11.11.2022 – Diverticulitis flare up

Fibromuscular dysplasia, Coronary artery occlusion and Coronary arterial stent insertion

2.8.2021 – left arm where got 1 st shot 3 wks prior started to hurt again 2 hrs after I got the second shot in the Rt shoulder / took severa hours more bedore the right deltoid started to hurt also. both resolved about 3 days later but varied as to which side hurt more at a given time. Curious, tho not shocking.

2.19.2021 – headache yesterday evening and all night - now resolved

9.30.2021 – no

10.30.2021 – diarrhea most days over the past week - no other new symptoms

3.26.2022 – elevated blood oressures

5.15.2022 – 1) Hypertension - needed meds adjusted to better control 2) underwent left heart cath Apr 13 with Dx 60% LAD lesion which was stented. Asymptomatic since ( and only atypical symptoms prior but very strong recent FMH). overnight stay after heart cath

Erythema of eyelid, Impaired driving ability and Skin irritation

4.18.2021 – Cough, sore throat, earache

4.20.2021 – Sore throat & cough.

4.21.2021 – Sore throat

4.28.2021 – Severe skin irritation, worse headaches, roof of mouth & inside of nose painful, red eyelids

5.7.2021 – Sore throat, cough, extreme pain in armpit and shoulder of shot site arm, red dry eyes, wheezing, congestion It was a previously scheduled orthopedic appointment that I canceled mainly because of my arm pain, I really didnt think I could drive

5.8.2021 – Sore throat, cough, red dry eyes

5.9.2021 – Sore throat, cough

5.12.2021 – Sore throat, earache, very dry eyes

6.13.2021 – Severe headaches, all over body aches, worsened insomnia, disturbing dreams

6.16.2021 – Body aches, nausea and diarrhea

Eosinophil count increased, Proteinuria and Glycosylated hemoglobin increased

3.25.2021 – Hot all night, awakened frequently, not good quality of sleep

4.28.2021 – Some fatigue, shoulder movement somewhat limited in ROM. Have my 6 mon physical next week and will ask doctor. Could be arthritis.

11.2.2021 – R arm where received injection , in armpit, feels like it is swollen for 2 days now.

11.4.2021 – SWOLLEN LYMPH NODE UNDER R ARM . RUNNY NOSE AND DRY WHEEZY COUGH THAT MAY BE DUE TO ALLERGIES

11.6.2021 – Recent UA. Protein in urine , CBC with elevated eosinophils, HgA1c 6.1 and fasting glucose 105

12.11.2021 – Reduced hearing. I have otosclerosis and bones are more fixed with decreased hearing per recent hearing test. This is a drop in hearing since last year. May need coclear implant in future. Routine yearly visit

6.27.2022 – Swollen lymph node under arm that received injection

6.29.2022 – Swelling under arm where injection is subsiding. Have been unusally tired this week but getting better.

6.30.2022 – Very slight lymph node swelling in arm receiving injection. Has decreased throughout week.

8.6.2022 – Watery diarrhea, headache and stomach ache.

12.22.2022 – Had cold symptoms lasting 2 wks. Believe caught from granddaughter who was Influenza A positive the wk before and 2nd grandchild came down with fever while visiting. I Took covid antigen test and was negative.

Urticaria, Injection site swelling and Erythema

2.3.2021 – A red, very itchy 2.5x1.75 inch spot developed at the injection site. Raised, swollen. Still redish and slightly itchy. Also unusual, 2 welts appeared on my face, red, angry, now subsided. Joint and muscle pain increased too but is slowly improving.

3.17.2021 – A couple unusual eruptions on the skin of my face again appeared 3 weeks after my vaccination. Usually one spot appears, very inflamed and raised for about 3-4 days followed my another which lasts the same length of time and repeated again.

11.12.2021 – Cough, chest and nasal congestion, diarrhea, nasal discharge, feverish/chills

11.19.2021 – Chest congestion, cough, sinus congestion, body aches, muscle aches

Influenza like illness, Myalgia and Arthralgia

2.8.2021 – Overall, fair and manageable.

2.9.2021 – Mild headache only. Otherwise, good overall.

3.3.2021 – But they are all mild.

3.4.2021 – It was pretty rough last night with flu like symptoms - headaches and muscle and joint pains. But I woke up this morning way way better. No headaches and pains.

3.29.2022 – In late January, had Omicron symptoms and was COVID positive. Light symptoms of congestion but no fever. The duration was for a few days, at most for a week. Turned negative after 14 days.