Their Stories

Gastroenteritis viral, Upper respiratory tract infection and Upper-airway cough syndrome

2.13.2021 – Get really sock with ugh a stomach virus.

4.17.2021 – About 3 weeks ago I got very ill with cough, shortness of breath, headaches, body aches, diarrhea, nasal congestion, and fatigue. Got tested for Covid and it was negative. Took about a week to recover. Lungs and cough took a little bit longer.

10.13.2022 – Sore throat - mild/moderate

10.25.2022 – Sore throat, body aches, fatigue, headache, cough

11.15.2022 – Body aches, chills and sweats, head/nasal congestion, fatigue, cough, post nasal drainage

11.22.2022 – Flu symptoms. Severe body aches for a week, head congestion, nasal drainage, sore throat, chills/sweats

Somnolence, Injection site swelling and Influenza like illness

1.30.2021 – On 1/24/21, I noticed increased redness, mildly bumpy area around the injection site. Mildly itchy as well. No other local or general symptoms. Since 1/28/21, I have felt more fatigued overall, with some brain fog, and sleep more hours than usu

2.14.2021 – I *did* experience a headache, chills, mild achiness for 36 hours post injection (starting abt 8 hours after injection). Injection on Tues, slept terribly that night, took 500mg Tylenol at 2:30, mild flu-like symptoms Wednesday, slept well, felt GREAT Thursday and since.

12.22.2021 – Cold-like symptoms nasal congestion, scratchy throat, headache, NO fever nor body aches). Was COVID tested AFTER symptoms appearedcame back negative. Symptoms are now resolving quickly.

Lymph node pain, Asthenia and Myalgia

2.18.2021 – Day after vaccine had chills, fatigue, muscle aches and swollen lymph node under arm/ painful(same arm as vaccine injection site). Lymph node still swollen but significantly reduced and not painful anymore as of today.

8.11.2021 – I am just getting over a serious cold I had. I experienced fatigue, weakness, muscle aches and a lot of congestion and mild sob. I am still a bit congested. No cough. I got tested using PCR and rapid method for covid and both were negative.

Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic and Erythema

4.5.2021 – A little headache beginning and a little fatigue.

4.7.2021 – Yesterday, the itching, pain, and rash were significant. I am using Benedryl cream and Tylenol. I still have a red circle the size of a 50 cent piece on my arm. I also have felt itching, and pin prick itching in other areas.

4.19.2021 – The rash on my arm stayed for a week. Red and very itchy. Some fatigue.

4.26.2021 – Felt sick yesterday.

5.6.2021 – Loss of appetite. Some nausea.

5.17.2021 – Fatigue

6.10.2021 – Fatigue continues

8.3.2021 – Extreme fatigue and body aches

5.3.2022 – Had Covid after booster

Sensitivity to weather change, Angina pectoris and Cardiac disorder

2.11.2021 – My heart feels funny but it might be the weather...

2.12.2021 – The weather is bad probably the reason for the headache

3.11.2021 – My heart hurts again dull pain

3.12.2021 – Chest pain at sternum

3.24.2021 – Lower back pain! (But I do have a physical job) Chiropractor

10.25.2021 – Shortness of breath

10.22.2022 – The week after my shot it I noticed a lot of hair in my comb and that was not normal. Also my chest hurt. Also my brain is foggy and I keep forgetting things. I'm a long hall sufferer from the first infection in 2020. I Don't have health insurance..

Cortisol decreased, Serum ferritin increased and Blood alkaline phosphatase increased

1.2.2021 – Last night felt feverish and intense muscle aches..mostly dissipated today

2.28.2021 – Sat ,sun mon and tues..had progressing weakness that added headache and nausea mon and tues.in bed all of mon and tues awful on tues .felt like when had covid minus cough.got concerned if from vaccine.

7.22.2021 – Inflammation with Entire spinal and hip pain.neck,midand lower back and hip pain.Stiff painful muscles. Elevated inflammatory markers.elevated ferritin,alk phos and low cortisol.Spitting up very thick sputum with black streaks Taking prescription antiinflammatories treated for staph infection of adenoids

1.21.2022 – I have been diagnosed with ra

Pharyngeal hypoesthesia, Injection site hypoesthesia and Hypoesthesia oral

12.20.2020 – After I filled out yesterday's check in I had numbness in my throat and tongue and retuned to my vaccination site. Symptoms began about 25 mins after injection and got worse for the next 10 minutes where the symptoms started in my throat and progressed to my tongue. Symptoms stayed stable and I was sent to the ER just in case it was going to progress. My symptoms remain stable and around 630 to 7 at night my tongue was no longer numb and by 8 o'clock my throat also felt normal. My injection occurred at 2:44 PM. I was also hypertensive and tachycardic during the episode.

Ovarian disorder, Diverticulum and Bladder disorder

3.23.2021 – I felt a warmth in my chest area about 7 mins after shot, and then a bit of adrenaline rush. But it past after a few minutes.

3.29.2021 – I've not felt good since Saturday, Diarrhea and bowel issues.

4.23.2021 – Hearth palpitations

4.26.2021 – Still having some heart palpitations

7.20.2021 – Gastro or right abdominal issues. Not sure, waiting for a doctor appt.

12.13.2021 – Hair loss not sure if it's related but I'm losing my hair!!! Doctor visit

12.22.2021 – Some abdominal issues, either bladder, diverticulosis or ovarian. Going for ultrasound next week, will know more. Symptoms just popped up.

Breast induration, Hemorrhagic stroke and Cerebral hemorrhage

1.21.2021 – Bruise at injection site

1.22.2021 – Black and blue bruise at injection site- size of a nickel

1.23.2021 – Injection site Bruise is fading a bit

1.24.2021 – Injection site bruise same size but yellow on edges-no pain

1.25.2021 – Injection site bruise fading

1.26.2021 – Bruise still at injection site

2.4.2021 – Itchy rash on chest and neck

2.11.2021 – Gassy

3.11.2021 – Leaning over to grab something on other side of bed and felt a snap Sprained left calf muscle just below back of knee. Rested elevated and iced for 3 days. Still not doing stairs . Phone call

10.2.2021 – Discomfort under right arm, upper left side of breast

10.3.2021 – Discomfort and aching under right arm next to breast - the arm in which I got the shot

10.9.2021 – Coughing

10.28.2021 – Noticed one night in shower- Right breast- the side arm that received booster.-upper right quadrant of breast- two hard bands from under arm to center of breast forming a narrow "Y" indentation as it opened at nipple area of breast -no pain

11.4.2021 – Caught a cold- coughing and congestion- not sleeping

4.1.2022 – Hip pain in both hips. Difficulty tying shoes, get up and down out of a chair and short distance walking.

4.24.2022 – Had total hip replacement so hurting . Not related to Covid booster.

7.11.2022 – Brain bleed. Vision loss. Weakness

10.8.2022 – Hemoragic stroke -left occipital presently have a cough that s keeping me up at night- going on for about a week now

Fungal skin infection, Urticaria and Decreased appetite

1.18.2021 – The muscle aches was just like a yearly flu shot.

2.12.2021 – Its day 2 after the second shot. The day after the shot I had a head ache, body aches and just wAnted to lay down. No fever or a appetite. Today is much better.

3.18.2021 – I have developed a body rash that has enlarged. My primary care Dr. said it is fungal. I am seeing a dermatologist this afternoon. Dont think it is related to the vaccine but thought it should be reported.

8.11.2021 – Mid March I developed hives all over my body. I have been treated by a dermatologist. Very little improvement. Only thing different in my life was the COVID vaccine. Diagnosed as chronic hives. Some fatigue.

Breast swelling, Swelling face and Joint swelling

5.7.2021 – Mild lightheadedness, mild tingling in arm/hand/fingers from same arm injected

5.8.2021 – Mild lightheadedness

5.11.2021 – Mild Lightheadedness

5.20.2021 – Increased despression (mild) and tired often

1.1.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm on same side of shot

1.2.2022 – Lymph nodes swollen below jaw, near clavicle, near breast, under arm, in elbow, groin, and behind knee

1.4.2022 – Mild swelling in left armpit, under jaw, breast, and behind knee

1.5.2022 – Still a little mild swelling in left armpit, breast, under jaw, and behind knee

Mobility decreased, Axillary pain and Myalgia

3.18.2021 – My injected arm has been hurting all along. I didn't think it was from the vaccination. I just thought I had a sore muscle from overuse. My armpit, my bicep, my elbow, have been hurting since the second day after the injection. Mild site pain, too.

3.25.2021 – My left injected arm has had pain, and the pain has become sharper in the bicep and joint. I have limited mobility without pain.

4.1.2021 – Pain in my L arm- bicep, armpit, joint. Contacted my doctor- Covid Arm, without a rash. Advised Advil, 600mg/3×/dy for inflammation and pain. Benadryl, 25mg/2×-4×/dy, and ice for inflammation. Relief felt til meds wear off.

4.15.2021 – Left shoulder and bicep still painful even with Advil/Benadryl.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Gout and Stress

1.28.2021 – HR temporarily increased resolved within 15 - 20 minutes, and I had no anxiety about getting the vaccine

2.4.2021 – Stress related headache

2.18.2021 – HR elevated directly following (125)- remained elevated for almost a hour (104)

5.19.2021 – Tachycardia, SOB Physician visit

8.18.2021 – SOB - low activity tolerance - fatigue - increased resting heart rate Office visit and sleep study

10.1.2021 – SOB, tachycardia

10.19.2021 – Congestion, stuffy nose,ear ache and sore throat.

9.16.2022 – COVID fever, cough, fatigue and nausea

10.6.2022 – Increased arthritic pain

10.27.2022 – Gout

Obesity, Parosmia and Injection site reaction

3.29.2021 – Joint pain is in my knees from standing in line 1 hour to get the shot. Im 71, 2 knee replacements and obese. There were only 2 chairs for handicapped seating!

3.30.2021 – From standing 1 hour waiting to get my shot

6.25.2021 – My sense of smell has been affected since about 2 weeks after my final shot. I smell cigarette residue, like smelling an ashtray. I ignored it, thinking I was just being sensitive to the sage my sister burns daily. Still smell it away on vacati

10.8.2021 – Arm is a little Steiner at the injection site but not uncomfortable

11.3.2021 – Sore throat, slight fever, stuffy nose

11.11.2021 – Acute bronchitis

Food poisoning, Viral infection and Gastroenteritis viral

2.22.2021 – Some moderate lower back pain near kidneys.

2.24.2021 – Still some stiffness in my neck, but not bad.

11.12.2021 – Food poisoning or stomach flu

2.11.2022 – Was sick for about 3 weeks. Symptoms consistent with CoVID 19. Included an ER visit due to shortness of breath and chest pain. Conclusion was accuse Bronchitis caused by a virus. Tested neg for CoVID 3 times, neg for Flu. No idea what virus I had.

8.11.2022 – Brain fog, cough, headache, fever, illness related to COVID

Respiratory tract infection viral, Exercise tolerance decreased and Sinus disorder

4.8.2021 – The area around the injection went from red and swelling to looking more like a bruise.

5.14.2021 – Had a cold this week. Sore throat and stuffy nose. No fever. Lasted about four days and over the counter cold medicine provided relief from the symptoms.

10.1.2021 – Had a sinus cold this last week.

4.2.2022 – Had a bad respiratory virus that came with a cough that lasted about 8-weeks. The cough was so bad it kept me out of the gym for 3-weeks.

Menstrual disorder, Menstruation irregular and Bronchitis

3.8.2021 – Anxious feeling, uneasy feeling

3.10.2021 – Slight sore throat

3.22.2021 – I still have a rash on my neck and i got my period 2 days early and it lasted a day longer than it usually does.

3.30.2021 – Sore throat

4.2.2021 – A slight sore throat

4.5.2021 – Mild sore throat

4.19.2021 – Rash appeared on my body. Sore throat here and there.

9.27.2021 – My periods are very irregular now.

11.15.2021 – Sharp pains in my left hand

11.19.2021 – Have on and off slight shooting pains in hands, never happened before.

11.20.2021 – Irregular period

11.22.2021 – Slightly sharp pains down my hands that last less than 30 seconds

12.20.2021 – My menstrual cycle is irregular.

12.27.2021 – My menstrual cycle is irregular

2.15.2022 – Irregular periods

5.17.2022 – Got sick with bronchitis

Eyelids pruritus, Oral disorder and Gallbladder disorder

2.25.2021 – Painful mouth ulcerations and lesions.4 days after Covid vaccinationDoctor prescribed a tube of Triamcinolone Acetonide Dental Paste which does not seem to help. Vaccine received Feb 8 My second vaccination schedMar. 8. Hurts eating and drinking.

3.1.2021 – Mouth ulcerations turned into lesions on the roof of my mouth. I first experienced painful ulcers and swollen tongue on February 11 four days after my Moderna vaccine. Dentist and PCP advised magic swizzle & glycoxide. Reluctant to get 2nd vacc ????? Dr. Office visit with PA

5.13.2021 – Facial Skin flareups- redness when I wash the face and then burning if I put anything on itEye Irritation and itchiness and swelling of the lids Phone call

2.9.2022 – Fingers and large toe irritated. Tips of Fingers hurting. Big toe has a strange sensation/heaviness or swelling. Shingles flared up in same problematic areas. Gall bladder flare up week following my vaccine. 1st Moderna 02/21: 2nd Pfizer 01/22 Two tests for gallbladder

4.22.2022 – Serious UTI's during all of March 2022. Two scripts of Macrobid did not eradicate the infection. Only After a 500 mg Levaquin script the urinary infection finally was healed. I never experienced anything like this-one script cleared UTI infectionS. Dr. Visits

Breast feeding, Abortion spontaneous and Pregnancy

4.6.2021 – I am breast feeding

4.7.2021 – Breastfeeding

4.8.2021 – I am breast feeding and my baby is sick now but I'm not sure if that is because he has a cold (we were around people that had no fever for 72hrs a few days ago) or if it has to do with the COVID shot

12.7.2021 – On the day after I got the shot I was feeling more anxious. I forgot to put that.

12.8.2021 – My lymph node under my arm that I got the injection on is swollen

12.13.2021 – I just found out I'm pregnant

12.25.2021 – Pregnancy

1.1.2022 – I had a miscarriage

6.4.2022 – I am pregnant again

Hepatic pain, Eye pain and Influenza like illness

5.5.2021 – Within 2 hrs after first vaccine, itchiness to throat and site of injection. Within 4 hrs after vaccine, completely fatigue and diarrhea. Within 24 hrs, feeling like being punched on brain, eye balls, stomach/liver, & other internal organs, coughing

5.13.2021 – 1st dose: itchiness in throat and injection site within 2 hrs. Diarrhea, felt like having a flu for 2 weeks with coughing. 2nd dose: SOB&dizziness&coughing within 20mins

Myocarditis, Painful respiration and Night sweats

12.23.2020 – Night sweats with fever. Still worth getting the vaccine though

12.24.2020 – Much better today then yesterday. Just early morning fever and night sweats. Mild headache and nausea and arm still pretty sore

3.23.2021 – Just feel short of breath easier or quicker with activity and some fatigue

7.20.2021 – six weeks of left thoracic back pain , to side at first couldve been myocarditis hurts worse every time I breathe My lungs are clear,ekg ok, no insurance, but if continues will work up pain is a 6 to 10 daily, no injuries, could be from vaccine

1.21.2022 – Day 16 Covid fevers cough fatigue body aches diarrhea Short of breath getting better slow General health is about same but obviously worse the last two weeks

Injection site warmth, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

12.27.2020 – I forgot to mention on the first report, that about an hour after my vaccination, I experienced an odd sensation on the left side of my face (vaccine was given in left arm). It felt like novacaine wearing off after a dental filling. After this was resolving, a headache began. HA was relieved by ibuprofen. Did not have HA on day 2.

1.5.2021 – 12/29, shortly after I submitted my last check in, my left arm (vaccine site), started itching and became red, warm, and swollen (about the size of a quarter). This lasted until the following day.

1.13.2021 – Very mild

Oral pain

1.30.2021 – Right side of the jaw having some pain. May be related to a recent cleaning 4 days ago but didn't feel this way until today.

2.1.2021 – Right hand side of the jaw can't handle any pressure. Scheduled a visit for tomorrow.

2.2.2021 – Mouth pain was likely an impacted tooth Visited dentist and was referred to an endodontist.

2.3.2021 – Dental issuing is still ongoing without resolution.

2.4.2021 – Started antibiotics for my mouth pain, visiting an endodontist next week.

Heart rate increased, Paresthesia and Chills

4.30.2021 – During the night, I felt pin prick sensations in my feet, elbow, ribs and stomach.

5.1.2021 – Fast heartbeat now and then

5.3.2021 – I had had Guillain Barre Syndrome last year. After the vaccine the nerve sensitivity in my feet seems a tad worse. I am not sure if it is related.

5.4.2021 – I felt overnight a stabbing pain in my feet and leg.

6.8.2022 – I felt aches, chills, fatigue the evening and next day after the booster. I also felt sharp pin like feelings the first night of the day that I got the booster. Today is day three and I have no symptoms.

6.9.2022 – I had tingling in my hand on the arm that had the shot. It goes away quickly.

Mastitis, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Breast pain

5.3.2021 – I have a good bit of pain and tenderness on and around my left rib cage, under my armpit, and in breast tissue area. This began 10 days after my first shot on the same side I received my shot and continues with no improvement after 14 days

5.7.2021 – Left breast tissue and in armpit inflammation, pain, and tenderness persist with no improvement and has worsened over a 20 day period since it started April 18 following April 2 vaccine. Feels like mastitis and is affecting my daily activity

Sensitive skin, Hypersensitivity and Back pain

3.11.2021 – Minor soreness at injection

3.12.2021 – Minor soreness at shot location in shoulder has ended at end of the day today.

4.8.2021 – Slight sensitivity in lower left arm (shot arm)

4.9.2021 – Left hand skin sensitivity (possibly nerve inflammation)

4.21.2021 – Minor joint pain in hands, knees, feet, lower back and abdomen. However, this could have been from exercise and/or seasonal allergens. None of the above exist as of today.

7.7.2021 – A little diarrhea the last 2 days, but think it is from some spicy food I ate.

12.7.2021 – Nerve sensitivity within the skin behind right ear similar to the feeling you get before you get an ear ache.

1.11.2022 – Having some lower back pain last few weeks, but I am confident this relates to past back issues that flare up periodically.

6.5.2022 – No problems with vaccine. Recently caught COVID-19 while on vacation.

Cheilitis, Dysphagia and Lip swelling

1.29.2021 – Swallowing, feels Like something in throat

2.9.2021 – Stuffy nose, scratchy throat, phlegm and cough

2.17.2021 – Insomnia

3.20.2021 – Rash on my lips and face; including arms. The rashes appear and reappear. Not too much

3.27.2021 – Rash comes and goes and swollen lips. Ive taken OTC allergy medicine and it has reduced symptoms. Today I have no rash or swollen lips. It presents every other nite.

5.15.2021 – Small rashes on the inside of my arms at nite, they come and go; appears 5-7 times a week. Nasal and chest congestion-mild

Hypokalemia, Paranasal sinus inflammation and Bronchitis

2.21.2021 – Sweats

3.22.2021 – Dizziness. I've had this for 4 days. Forgot to mention it.

3.23.2021 – Dizziness

4.7.2021 – Sinus infection and dizziness related to retracted ear drums.

4.14.2021 – Sinus inflammation and infection

6.16.2021 – Severe increase in back pain. Back issues have been ongoing for years.

11.19.2021 – Extra tired.

11.26.2021 – Nausea, headache, intermittent low grade fever. Went to Dr. COVID negative. Have sinus infection.

1.21.2022 – Cough, tired, and crappy feeling. Awaiting call

10.20.2022 – Bronchitis x 6 weeks sick

Gastric dilatation, Gastritis and Blister

1.29.2021 – Developed a fever blister - dont know if related or not

1.31.2021 – Fever blister was stopped by taking Valtrex

2.18.2021 – IBS flared up - could have just happened anyway but gastro definitely got inflamed and distended. (b)(6) better after a few days.

2.27.2021 – Strange lower back pain fat after shot. Has gotten better and today almost gone.

5.25.2021 – Inflammation from exercise has lasted much longer than expected. Mainly in shoulders and IT band / knee area. Coincidence or vaccine effect?

Lipoma, Peripheral coldness and Menstruation delayed

3.12.2021 – Sweating and lightheaded 5 mins to 20 mins after the injection. Now I am very tired and have a headache at 4-5 hours later

3.27.2021 – Headaches and tingling/cold holds and feet. Could be related to my migraine disease, although havent had a flare up in a over a year.

4.5.2021 – I have a one sided migraine. I have migraine disease. I suspect it was related to a food I ate yesterday not the vaccine as I felt really good yesterday. Certain foods cause me to have migraines.

5.14.2021 – Found a lipoma. Doubt its related but saw the dr for it

7.5.2021 – I havent had my period for 10 weeks. I have an IUD and negative pregnancy test. This is very odd and prolonged lateness. Will be getting hormonal testing by my GYN