Their Stories

Swelling face, Alopecia and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

2.2.2021 – My cheeks are very red and I usually pale.

2.22.2021 – Bright red cheeks.

2.23.2021 – Bright red cheeks and losing more hair than usual.

2.24.2021 – Runny nose

2.25.2021 – Bright red cheeks

3.4.2021 – Im very tired. It may not be related to the shot though.

5.20.2021 – Spring allergies going nuts

6.4.2022 – I broke out with a few hives on the arm I had the booster. Used Cortizone cream and it's been fine.

11.12.2022 – After the bivalent booster I had rashes inside my elbow. It's calmed down just fine.

Dysgeusia, Erythema and Chest discomfort

3.6.2021 – Last night chest turned red for a few hours. And i had a bad taste in my mouth after the shot

3.8.2021 – Chest started to turn red, so i took a Claritin

3.9.2021 – My chest seems to turn red at night. So every nite ive veen taking a 24 hr Claritin

3.10.2021 – My chest is still red at nite so until it stops, I'll keep taking a 24 hour Claritin

3.11.2021 – Get redness on chest on and off, still using 24 hour claritin

3.5.2022 – Got covid in Jan 2022 after getting booster shot

Sluggishness, Hot flush and Erythema

1.26.2021 – Face and arms look sunburnt. Face feels hot-flashy and I have chills.

1.30.2021 – Severe itching on feet, legs and abdomen

1.31.2021 – Still having itching on my legs, abdomen and arms. This occurs at night.

2.1.2021 – Legs and top of feet are still turning red and feel feverish.

2.9.2021 – Constant headache

2.25.2021 – Moderate to severe daily headaches and fatigue.

3.2.2021 – Off and on fever. Moderate body aches.

7.28.2021 – Constant headache for 2 days. Some sharp radiating pains in both sides of my head. Became sluggish and sick/off feeling since last night. My 30 year old son felt very ill 9l days ago. Took 2 home Covid test - negative. Then tested positive on Sunday

Ocular discomfort, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstruation delayed

1.9.2021 – I took naproxen 500 mg last night + this morning for the shoulder pain and it is helping

1.10.2021 – Did not have to take pain medicine today

12.7.2021 – Hot/cold flashes but no fever

12.8.2021 – Head/eye pressure, almost like sinuses more than headache

3.7.2022 – Period spotting - this happened after my original series too (shots in Jan and Feb 2021, spotting started in March and lingered a few months.. booster in Dec 2021 and spotting returned in Jan 2022). I'm on birth control and no previous spotting. Assessed at annual well woman exam, no identified cause

Night sweats, Vertigo and Throat irritation

3.21.2021 – My lymph nodes are swollen

3.24.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

10.4.2021 – I want to.report that my first v-safe check was a couple of days after my booster when my side effects were already over. I experienced side effects almost exactly 12 hours after my 3rd shot - teeth chattering chills that subsided after about 4 hrs

3.29.2022 – Onset of symptoms - Vertigo followed by Nausea and vomiting with chills -this lasted for about 6 or 7 hours Took rapid and PCR Covid test

9.28.2022 – I had Covid. I experienced a headache, scratchy throat, chills, night sweats/feverish, rash on appendages

Somnolence, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

3.10.2021 – Probably due to getting up so early and not the vaccine

3.11.2021 – My arm became a bit sore yesterday (Day 1) around 5:30-6:00 pm, but not enough to require medication, it is still a bit sore, but notably less so than yesterday.

4.1.2021 – Very slight soreness around injection site (not bothersome or limiting; just noting to be complete)

4.5.2021 – Fatigue may be related to my activity level and not the vaccine. Am reporting just in case. I took a 2-hour nap today, which I do not typically do,

10.27.2021 – Runny nose (could be unrelated)

Flatulence, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Vision blurred

2.3.2021 – I had one acute bout of severe diarrhea on Jan 30, but fortunately symptoms did not continue. Otherwise, no changes.

2.14.2021 – Nasal discharge, drippy nose. Mild.

2.15.2021 – Nasal discharge, runny nose: Mild.

2.2.2022 – Blurry distance vision in one eye. Visit to eye doctor.

5.4.2022 – Cold symptoms, last 2 weeks: diarrhea with gas, fatigue, headache, nasal discharge, sore throat, nasal congestion. Negative Covid tests by 3 home tests and PCR. Negative strep test result.

Corneal disorder, Urinary hesitation and Diplopia

2.20.2021 – Occasional light headed feeling. Occasional double vision in right eye.

3.20.2021 – Fatigue

4.4.2021 – Fatigue all day

11.3.2021 – Urinary hesitancy for past 3 days

11.4.2021 – Urinary hesitancy

11.19.2021 – For past 2 weeks, left eye has progressively developed serious dry cornea requiring on going medical treatment. 2 unusual dizzy spells (room spinning) lasting 10 -15 seconds. Never happened to me before. Did not seek medical care for dizzy spells.

11.25.2021 – Demes of cornea continues. Still seeing doctor for care.

12.2.2021 – Random dizziness lasting 5-7 minutes. One day episode was around 4 hours requiring me to sit for 10 minutes then lingering light headed ness for remainder of time. Previously reported dry cornea has improved by about 90%.

4.23.2022 – Trembling arms and hands, but is lessening over past few hours.

Body temperature increased, Myalgia and Respiratory tract congestion

2.19.2021 – 3 or 4 days after- bilateral upper body aches for about 5 hrs.. sense of disease.could have been snow shoveling but I was surprised didnt do much shoveling and am in good shape.

3.4.2021 – Although I felt a bit feverish on awakening temporal thermometer said WNL

3.17.2021 – Achy again bit of cough headache today

3.24.2021 – Burning pain in skin inside left arm along bicep/triceps muscle running 5-6 inches out from arm pit. This is shoulder got shot in pain. Pain started 3/14 continues to present. PCP r/o lymph, shingles, muscle cardiac. No visible signs.

9.1.2021 – Sore throat 2 day then congestion, cough, headache 2 day fever under 100, sx gone in 7 days

Peripheral swelling, Anosmia and Ageusia

4.29.2021 – Severely swollen lymph nodes - arm, armpit, neck, back, hand, chest

4.30.2021 – Lymph nodes al over my body are flared and swollen. Extreme body and joint pain...hands, fingers, arm, back, neck, hips, knees, shins, feet, under feet, etc. Painful bump on left hand developed overnight near palm.

7.29.2021 – Runny nose, scratchy throat, headache

4.29.2022 – Severe sore throat like the worst case of strep ever, fever, body aches, extreme congestion, loss of smell and taste

Injected limb mobility decreased, Bone pain and Mobility decreased

1.6.2021 – For two days after my injection I couldn't lift my arm past a 30 degree angle it hurt from my shoulder to my elbow. Cracked a lot. Now it is aches in those same spots more like a bone pain

1.13.2021 – Right inner shoulder arm pain came back after going away for a few days. Radiated to inner elbow.

2.23.2021 – Legs are achey even with compression stockings leg elevation and exercise

4.28.2021 – I had a call back on a mammogram. My breast tissue on right outside had an area that was more dense then last years mri. The follow up was negative said that it was odd that that changed without any weight gain but werent concerned

Eyelid rash, Injection site rash and Peripheral swelling

2.12.2021 – My "rash" is around my left eye, started yesterday about 15-20mins after my shot.

2.13.2021 – Rash is Still around my Left Eye

2.14.2021 – My rash is clearing up

3.16.2021 – I had my "2nd"shot on Mar 11th and since the the 13th I've had this 'black-pepper' taste in my mouth, I've brushed/ rinse my mouth out several times and it still remains.

3.17.2021 – My "2nd" shot symptoms are different, I've taken Benadryl and applied cortisone and ice, the "itching" is horrible, and it's taking longer for theses Symptoms to subside. So I'm Pray this is Helpful.

3.18.2021 – Arm is slightly swollen still itching and now I have a slight rash at the injection spot..

Anti-thyroid antibody increased, Thyroid hormones increased and Hypothyroidism

4.18.2021 – Vertigo

4.19.2021 – Fullness in my ears

5.5.2021 – Well, since my first vaccine I had blood work approximately one week after the vaccine and my thyroid levels are a little off and I have a feeling it has to do with the vaccine. My antibodies & my tsh. Covid anti test came back + after vax

5.12.2021 – Light headed

6.2.2021 – My thyroid antibodies have gone up way out of range and my hair is falling out more than usual

8.11.2021 – I have a few body aches here and there, I feel like I have arthritis in the knuckles of my hands, and I have an upper respiratory infection infection

11.11.2021 – Thyroid antibodies have risen, I'm constantly tired, Arthritis flareup, and if you other things that I'm not sure if they're related or not

5.12.2022 – I am always tired

Eye pruritus, Sinus congestion and Pruritus

2.8.2021 – Lightheadedness. Needed to rest mid-day.

2.12.2021 – Not really a rash but neck, face, and eyes started itching after I showered this morning. I have no specific explanation for what caused this, although I did use a different version of my usual shampoo. But I have never reacted to shampoo before. And of course I didnt apply it to my face but it might have dripped down. I am reporting this because I am five days from my vaccination. I did have to take some Benadryl to stop the itching.

10.14.2022 – Return of the nasal/sinus congestion I had during a bout of Covid.

Salivary duct obstruction, Coccydynia and Poor quality sleep

2.28.2021 – Some slight cough-might be asthma?

3.1.2021 – Cramping of muscles and slight shortness of breath and extremely tired. Did not sleep well last night-very restless. Took Melatonin two 5mgs tablets in the course of night

3.3.2021 – Sniffles

3.4.2021 – Nasal thick discharge with minor clotting!

3.5.2021 – Mostly just tired

3.6.2021 – Just feel warm in & off-no Fever! Still sleepy a lot. Symptoms remain mild.

3.21.2021 – Was in ICU JUST BEFORE #2 vaccine with head injury from a fall...hard to know what symptom is from what? I am managing even with head pain and coccyx pain

3.22.2021 – Moderate-severe left ear ache for about 2 hours last night. It subsided.

3.24.2021 – Ear ache gone

3.25.2021 – Ear ache lots less

6.21.2021 – Dizziness & body cramping

10.1.2021 – My eyes hurt

10.2.2021 – Slight coughasthma?

10.3.2021 – Slight cough..I do have asthma!

10.4.2021 – Slight cough-asthma?

7.1.2022 – Skin outbreaks, migraines, clogged salivary gland, systemic itching and asthma

Gastroenteritis, Injection site bruising and Feeling hot

1.1.2021 – Bruise at injection site

1.4.2021 – Mild Sore throat

1.13.2021 – Mild fatigue

1.25.2021 – 2nd vac on 1-22-2021. Woke up next morning with fever, chills, severe fatigue and body aches. Symptoms mentioned occurred about 24-36 hours. Still have some fatigue. Luckily I was off for the weekend after having 2nd vaccination

1.31.2021 – Dampness on forehead/face feeling of being hot but no fever

3.7.2021 – Tired

1.24.2022 – Low grade fever, extreme fatigue, severe sore throat Scheduled online to have COVID test completed tomorrow at health department

Tetany, Abdominal rigidity and Feeling cold

2.14.2021 – My vaccime was 5 days ago. I did have a reaction on the 2nd and 3rd days. Mild headache, achy, sorethroat and tired.

3.11.2021 – Feeling cold

3.13.2021 – Feel cold; not chills

3.16.2021 – I had a brief muscle spasm in my leg. It happened on March 11th, the day after getting my 2nd dose but I forgot to report it. Ot was worse the first time and lasted about 10 minutes. Today it was just a few minutes and not aa bad.

3.24.2021 – Feeling of movement or spasm in upper left side of abdomen for the past 3 days intermittently. Also recurrance of cramp in right leg and leg soreness in both legs when lying down at night. Phone

4.8.2021 – Swollen/sore gland on the left jaw area. I have a history of this on the right side, never the left. Treating myself based on doctors directives in the past. No fever yet.

4.16.2021 – Occaisonal muscle spasms in my legs. It happened a couple weeks ago but this week is a little more frequent.

4.22.2021 – Swollen glands on left side under ear near jaw. Called my ENT. Also I was suposed to have a Mamogra today. The imaging technician said not to come because this swelling could indicate that there is other swelling around my lymph amd the mamogram could reflect that and be abnormal. They said to wait 3 weeks.

9.10.2021 – Unexplained bruises and muslce cramps/spasms inmy legs/feet Primary care physocian

Gastric disorder, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Gastroenteritis viral

4.21.2021 – Numbness in the arm had the injection in & in thats side of my face for about 1 hour and went away

4.24.2021 – My neck sore on the side of the injection

6.6.2021 – Since i had covid in March to now I still have problems with my stomach gastric problem and i get tired so fast and my muscles are weak i bean doing Physical therapy 3 times a week

6.27.2021 – My stomach since Covid-19 been really sick

8.14.2021 – My stomach & my back since i get covid i been having so much problems

5.17.2022 – I been having bad migraine headache and bad muscle spasm and weakness with my muscles since I took the vaccine.

Abnormal sensation in eye, Ocular hyperemia and Visual impairment

1.10.2022 – Cough, colds, ithcy throat Physical therapy visit at 8am

1.11.2022 – Colds, cough, sore and itchy throat, eyes redness

1.12.2022 – Red eyes, cough, colds, Therapy

1.13.2022 – Cough, colds, itchy/sore throat and red eyes

1.14.2022 – Mild cough due to sore throat, colds

1.21.2022 – I'm getting tired faster. And problem in breathing.

2.11.2022 – I felt my body temperature is going up in last four (4) nights.

2.18.2022 – Colds and mild cough

4.8.2022 – Headache, dry throat, body heat coming out my eyes , poor eye sight.

Eye contusion, Mastectomy and Localized infection

3.26.2021 – Loose stools, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, mental fogginess

4.4.2021 – Light headedness

4.5.2021 – Lightheadedness

4.16.2021 – Continued joint pain, especially in my shoulders, which got worse until this past Wednesday (about 1.5 weeks post second shot) and is now starting to diminish. I reported no joint pain at one of last check-ins, in error.

4.23.2021 – Loose stools x 3 daysContinuing joint pain particularly in shoulders

4.30.2021 – Infection in right calf. Pain requires pain medication.

5.7.2021 – Infection in R leg progressed, requiring antibiotics.

7.2.2021 – Pain in knee making it very difficult to walk.

10.1.2021 – Diagnosed with breast cancer. Had mastectomy two days ago. Surgery

4.2.2022 – Severe cold tested and negative for COVID by antigen test x2 and Pcr x1; also fall resulting in a mild concussion and black eye

Food poisoning, Skin warm and Flushing

4.26.2021 – Warm checks 30min after shot. Had this first dose but didn't mention since i thought it was because of high pollen. Went away in both cases

4.27.2021 – Cheeks (sinuses) feel like there warm off and on but no fever could be pollen levels but not a usual symptom

5.31.2021 – Probably cold or pollen allergies--congestion with post nasal drip/cough. A little tired and mild sore throat in the beginning but went away by next day. No fever.

8.2.2021 – Food poisoning-like issues on vacation

11.8.2021 – Warm face/sinues(?) Same as last two

4.2.2022 – Sinus pressure but high pollen today

4.3.2022 – Sinus pressure but could be pollen

4.4.2022 – Sinus pressure probably from pollen

9.24.2022 – Flushed face, sinus pressure

9.25.2022 – Sinus pressure-could be allergies

9.26.2022 – Sinus pressure

Gingival pain, Dehydration and Hypersensitivity

3.2.2021 – Severe migraine on my right eye and forehead. I also experienced pain in my gum (right upper gum)

3.8.2021 – Feeling dehydrated

3.15.2021 – Light Soreness and itching around the area where I got the shot

4.1.2021 – Sinus congestion which may be a result of my allergies. I c dont know.

4.20.2021 – Heavy sinus congestion. Actually, Ive had this symptoms since my second shot. I didnt report it because I thought it was seasonal allergies.

3.29.2022 – Severe allergies

Hypersomnia, Dry mouth and Mobility decreased

2.12.2021 – Slight headache and a little wooziness

2.13.2021 – Fever last night, lightheadedness

2.17.2021 – Felt a little lightheaded at one point.

10.26.2021 – On 10/24 I had severe chills, fever of 101.?, severe acheyness, and fatigue - I slept all day. On 10/25 I still had some fatigue and acheyness.

10.27.2021 – Dry mouth, dry cough

10.28.2021 – Dry cough

10.30.2021 – I continue to have a dry cough, although not constant.

7.18.2022 – Yesterday: extreme fatigue and chills

7.30.2022 – Dry cough and tightness in chest

10.15.2022 – Low back pain - difficult with moving and doing things

Joint range of motion decreased, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Dry mouth

4.1.2021 – Reduced appetite, dry mouth, and metallic sort of taste in mouth.

4.4.2021 – Update: Previously reported fatigue did actually interfere with my daily activities.

5.4.2021 – Approximately 8 hours post-vaccine I experienced extreme fatigue, moderate chills, mild fever, severe arm pain at injection site, and severe reduction of range of motion in that arm. These issues lasted approximately 24 hours from onset.

5.16.2021 – Some muscle aches for a few days.

10.31.2021 – Chills, tiredness, sore throat, congestion, sniffling, achy. COVID-19 test

Quarantine, Skin warm and Muscle twitching

1.18.2021 – Yesterday- headache became much worse. Better today.

1.19.2021 – Arm is sore to the touch, not with movement

1.21.2021 – Occasional runny nose, muscles twitching

1.22.2021 – Feels like I have gas pain, could be unrelated.

2.13.2021 – Headaches, runny nose, post nasal drip, scratchy throat. Spouse is Covid positive & I am under quarantine- unable to go to work but still physically can work. Testing on 2/14/21

3.5.2021 – Injection arm felt warm and wrist was uncomfortable soon after the shot was administered

3.6.2021 – No fever. 97.9 today

4.2.2021 – Migraine for 4 days but likely due to menstrual cycle

6.4.2021 – Just allergies

9.5.2021 – Feels like allergies but woke with a sore throat today. Likely cold virus. Will test today 9/5/21 @ 3:15 to r/o COVID19. I have allergy symptoms all of the time, so that is not unusual.

3.5.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, headache, sneeze, muscle ache

Nasal pruritus, Sinus headache and Eye pruritus

6.17.2021 – Constant sneezing and congestion. Like a mild cold.

6.18.2021 – Sneezing. Watery/itchy eyes. Congestion. Stuffy/runny nose.

6.19.2021 – Cotton mouth. Sore throat. Sneezing. Itchy/runny nose. Itchy/watery eyes. Sinus pressure.

6.20.2021 – Cotton mouth. Runny/itchy nose. Watery/itchy eyes. Sore throat. Constant sneezing. Sinus headache. Fogginess.

6.21.2021 – Sneezing. Itchy/watery eyes. Itchy/Runny nose.

6.22.2021 – Sinus fog. Congestion. Itchy/watery nose. Constant sneezing. Coughing.

Rash papular, Swollen tongue and Arrhythmia

3.8.2021 – Swollen L leg, pain L calf knee thigh, difficulty walking, going up & down stairs, started with pain behind L knee about 3-4 d after vaccine dose 2. Tired & sleepy starting d 3. Still tired, leg improving but not normal yet.

3.15.2021 – L knee, leg still swollen & painful, but not getting worse. Improving.

3.22.2021 – L knee continues to be painful & swollen.Heart : irregular cardiac rhythms

3.29.2021 – L knee & leg improving, swelling down, pain inside L knee, calf & thigh decreasing.Cardiac rhythm still irregular & racing.

4.5.2021 – Pain in both knees, but not too bad about 2/10 on 10 point scale.Cardiac frequent irregular & racing, tired, fatigue.

5.27.2021 – Continuation of racing heart followed by irregular heart rhythm, but less frequent. Slight discomfort in L knee sometimes, but much better. Overall mental function & physical well-being better. 1-2 months ago

6.22.2022 – Swollen legs, pain left knee, red bumpy rash face & neck, swollen face & neck, swollen tingly lips & tongue

Superficial vein thrombosis, Respiratory symptom and Limb discomfort

3.3.2021 – Metallic taste in my mouth.

3.6.2021 – Tiniest bit of soreness arpund injection site.

3.24.2021 – Metallic taste in my mouth, and heart raced for several minutes, shortly after the shot.

3.26.2021 – A superficial bloodclot came up on my lower right leg yesterday. I was born with Klippel-Tranaunny in the left leg and foot, but this is the first clot on the right side. Unsure if it is related to the shot. Using elevation and wet heat. Discomfort is minor now.

4.14.2021 – Exhaustion, sleeping too much, muscle aches, weakness, dizziness, and nausea, but i believe it all to be side effects to the sulfasalazine, I started talking for my arthritis. Should normalize within a couple of weeks.

4.28.2021 – For about 2 weeks, i have had extreme lethargy, frequent headaches, weakness in muscles, overall weakness, and frequent lightheadedness. I was attributing it to a new medication, but were it that, it should have passed by now. Just don't feel right.

3.26.2022 – Went through a couple of weeks of respiratory symptoms, but tested negative for Covid-19.

Balance disorder, Flushing and Injection site pain

1.18.2021 – I received my shot Saturday morning. No pain no symptoms everything was fine. Saturday night I had a couple of glasses of wine. No issues. Woke up Sunday morning with the pain in my arm at the shot site. Other than that no symptoms. Sunday night following our normal routine I had a couple glasses of wine in our hot tub. When I got out of the hot tub I was very unsteady on my feet very flushed, very dizzy and had to go lay down

5.15.2021 – Slight headache on occasion. I dont normally have headaches.

Supraventricular extrasystoles, Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and Dry skin

4.9.2021 – SOB; chest pain

4.10.2021 – Depression, irritability

4.11.2021 – Chest pain; shortness of breath; brain fog

4.12.2021 – Elevated heart rate; shortness of breath; brain fog

4.19.2021 – Fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, chest pain

4.26.2021 – Shortness of breath; chest pain; fatigue; blurry vision; loss of taste and smell; brain fog

5.3.2021 – Shakes; chest discomfort; shortness of breath; brain fog; elevated heart rate

5.4.2021 – Elevate heart rate, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, brain fog

5.6.2021 – Brain fog, elevated heart rate, dizziness

5.8.2021 – Chest discomfort, elevated heart rate

5.9.2021 – Congestion, chest pain

5.10.2021 – Shortness of breath, insomnia, elevated heart rate

5.17.2021 – Flare up of post covid symptoms, including: elevated heart rate; shortness of breath; chest discomfort; fatigue; brain fog; depressed mood; chest congestion; cough; dry, itchy skin; diarrhea

5.24.2021 – Post covid symptoms including: shortness of breath; tachycardia; tightness in chest; fatigue; brain fog; loss of smell and taste

6.7.2021 – PACS symptoms including: POTS; tachycardia; shortness of breath; brain fog Pulmonology

6.14.2021 – POTS; tachycardia - started metoprolol last week; fatigue; brain fog; post covid asthma - symbicort & singulair; fatigue; anxiety, depression Pulmonologist; cardiologist

8.3.2021 – POTS, asthma Cardiology; pulmonology