Their Stories

Noninfective gingivitis, Tooth disorder and Stress

3.19.2021 – Slight dizziness

3.22.2021 – Weak

3.25.2021 – High stress, sad

4.2.2021 – The gumsof my teeth & roof of my mouth are inflamed

4.16.2021 – Headache

4.23.2021 – Issues w my teeth includes a headache

10.21.2021 – Numbing $ tingling n my face & extremities

10.27.2021 – Much tingling all over my face, legs ' arms

11.12.2021 – Tingling all over my face & body Dr office visit

12.31.2021 – Numbness & weakness

9.29.2022 – After my first booster my neurological disorder( CIDP) began to relapse. As a result I have not had my second booster- that s on my neurologist's recommendation.

Metamorphopsia, Spinal pain and Painful respiration

12.30.2020 – Within the first 15 minutes after getting the vaccine I felt pressure in my head. My vision also warped and made me feel like I was in a fish bowl. These symptoms subsided within those first 15 minutes and after getting up to walk.

1.2.2021 – Soreness in my left chest/breast area feels worse. It hurts to sniffle or sneeze. It also hurts to lay on my right side, feels like more pressure is being put on my left chest. The pain seems to follow a pathway of lymph nodes in the area.

1.3.2021 – The same soreness in my left upper chest/breast area is still present. I'm working today as a resource nurse for our COVID patients and I feel pretty exerted just trying to help out wherever I can. It still hurts to deep breath, laugh, and talk for long amounts of time. The site on my upper chest/breast area is tender to touch. I'll be trying to see my doctor tomorrow to follow-up.

1.5.2021 – Still feeling the same chest pain, most especially when deep breathing or pushing myself up from a laying position.

1.23.2021 – Back pain along my spine

2.3.2021 – Had fever of 100.6 for 1 day along with stomach flu symptoms lasting for 4 days.

1.21.2022 – Cough, congestion, sinus pressure, headaches/brain fog, body/muscle aches, fatigue-when I had COVID

Drug hypersensitivity, Blister and Swelling face

2.27.2021 – Mild stiffness

5.3.2021 – Sensitive stomach symptoms ... kinda achey/ nausea in my gut.... have to make sure I eat upon waking up.... and make sure I take thyroid tab upon waking up

10.30.2021 – My left eye was sore to touch

4.27.2022 – Sinus infection requiring antibiotic amoxicillin that cleared up the infection but resulted in a severe allergic reaction: swollen face, rash, hives, blisters to the antibiotic. This was documented with my PCP took a week to recover.

Joint range of motion decreased, Photophobia and Limb discomfort

2.11.2021 – Sore throat, swollen neck glands

3.5.2021 – Sensitivity to bright light

3.7.2021 – MILD Sore throat

3.24.2021 – Many mild-ish headaches...VERY UNUSUAL FOR ME!

3.31.2021 – Upper arm stiffness, soreness, and reduced ROM that extends into shoulder. I had not originally attributed this to 1st vacc. when completing prior surveys, but have stopped all arm exercise & still have discomfort. ??(Mild headaches continue.)

4.7.2021 – Sore upper arm/shoulder with limited range of motion

7.27.2022 – Don'tvremember last contact date. It would ve helpful if the survey would provide that date before asking this question. I tested positive for covid at home 5/21/22. Symptons were flu-like, and included sore throat, mild fever, body aches, general ma

10.28.2022 – Reduces endurance

Nonspecific reaction, Breakthrough COVID-19 and Sinus pain

2.21.2021 – Swelling at site of injection and loss of appetite

3.18.2021 – Couldnt lift heavy items

3.19.2021 – Lymph node swelling and pain, elevated temp but not a fever

3.20.2021 – Swollen slightly painful lymph nodes and tonsils

4.7.2021 – Stuffiness and frequent nosebleeds and sinus pain might be allergies or something else not sure

9.15.2021 – For one week i had: fatigue, muscle pain, fever ranging from 101 to 99.5 deg f, throat pain, and loss of taste and smell. I could not get transportation to a test center even though i suspect it was covid breakthrough.

Myocardial infarction, Disturbance in attention and Joint swelling

4.28.2021 – Foggy-headed, difficulty concentrating

5.25.2021 – Brain fog

5.26.2021 – Brain Fog

6.19.2021 – I just realized this weekend that the pain at the injection site hasn't completely gone away. Additionally, I've been experiencing swelling in joints that were previously damaged and warmth in the shoulder Seeing a rheumatologist this week

6.26.2021 – Injection site has been becoming more sore. I have two swollen toes now, speaking with a rheumatologist about them.

11.20.2021 – Heart attack - NSTEMI

5.22.2022 – One of my toes ended up red and super swollen, outside of the swelling I'm experiencing in my other fingers and toes.

Muscular weakness, Pain in extremity and Headache

3.30.2021 – No

4.14.2021 – 2weeks after 2nd vac. I have had pain and weakness in my arm (at rest). It got very bad one night and the pain went up to the left back side of my head. Then I felt it spread up into the side of my head. I almost went to the ER but it subsided

4.30.2021 – I have lingering dull pain and weakness in my left arm...mainly at rest..the pain is constant and very bothersome

6.23.2021 – I get headaches at night that wake ne up every night

Hypopnea, Oxygen saturation decreased and Taste disorder

5.15.2021 – Cant get a deep breath

5.16.2021 – Back, shoulder & both hips have horrible pain

5.17.2021 – Can not take a good deep breath

5.18.2021 – Upper back area still aches

6.13.2021 – Joints hurt bad especially in my shoulders and knees

6.18.2021 – Headaches, fatigued everyday,

6.25.2021 – Muscles and joints are hurting more

8.6.2022 – Feels like I have the Flu

8.7.2022 – My headache won't go away. I didn't report yesterday that my neck is stiff and still is today.

8.8.2022 – Sweating all day, can't taste anything,

8.11.2022 – My taste has returned,

8.25.2022 – Taste is still off And I have headaches

9.2.2022 – I have lower back pain and my taste is still Not good

9.8.2022 – Still have headaches And taste is still little off

9.17.2022 – I sweat so easily and that's not usual for me. This started about 3 weeks after I took the shot and has continued. It's very irritating sitting in a meeting and wiping sweat off my face. I am still having headaches.

11.3.2022 – Having trouble with dizziness and like not enough oxygen is getting to my brain.

Hypersensitivity and Palpitations

2.3.2021 – no

2.4.2021 – No

2.5.2021 – Heart palpitations that may or may not be related to the Covid shot.

2.10.2021 – No side effects with shot I know of

2.17.2021 – Not about the vaccine. I have been wearing a heart monitor for my heart beat and Im alergic to latex so broke out.

5.11.2021 – Had to Go to physical therapy. I didnt get to take my second Covid shot till I got out of physical therapy at the rehab hospital. Then I had home physical therapy and then physical therapy at a clinic. Now Im all better,pelvic bone healed.

Facial paresis, Pharyngeal paresthesia and Eructation

1.12.2021 – Mild headache, nausea, and stuffiness

1.14.2021 – Runny nose, sore throat

1.16.2021 – Runny nose and stuffed up

1.17.2021 – Itching around eyes and slight puffiness

1.18.2021 – Slight itching and puffiness of wyes

2.1.2021 – Slight throat irritation/tinglimg

2.3.2021 – Stuffines

2.5.2021 – Muscle weakness and fatigue

2.6.2021 – Congestion

8.2.2021 – Fatigue

9.26.2021 – Chest pressure, numbness left lower face and belchimg

9.27.2021 – Indigestion

9.28.2021 – Some chest pressure, GI alterations - thirsty and belching

10.1.2021 – Some chest pressure and numbness on left side of face

10.17.2021 – Fatigue and weakness

12.24.2021 – Weakness and intermittent numbness on left side of face

3.26.2022 – Weakness in arms and increased balance instability Have a scheduled physical exam

10.10.2022 – Sinus congestion

10.25.2022 – Muscle weakness

10.29.2022 – Have a sinus imfection

11.5.2022 – Sinusitis and muscle weakness

Rheumatoid arthritis, Abdominal pain upper and Axillary pain

9.3.2021 – I caught a cold and had covid-like symptoms: runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache.Tested negative for covid19 three times in the last 10 days so it wasn't covid.

10.2.2021 – More joint soreness despite taking the immunosuppressant to reduce rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

2.2.2022 – Pain under the arm near injection site

2.3.2022 – Soreness underneath the arms

2.12.2022 – Upper right side of my abdomen hurts more often than usual.

3.12.2022 – I have rheumatoid arthritis and I seem to have more frequent flare-ups. I'm currently having a flare-up.

10.5.2022 – Sore under the armpit

10.7.2022 – Soreness underneath the armpit closest to the injection site

10.9.2022 – Soreness underneath the armpit area

10.12.2022 – Soreness underneath my left armpit close to injection site

11.8.2022 – Rashes

Fear, Depressed mood and Depression

3.14.2021 – Light headed

4.9.2021 – Fatigue

4.16.2021 – Fatigue and chills

11.22.2021 – Fatigue, depression, stuffy nose.

12.11.2021 – Stuffy nose in the mornings, very low energy, light headed, depressed and anxious.

1.29.2022 – Stuffy nose, sneezing, some coughing and very tired. I was concerned I might have Covid so got PCR test at (b)(6) and it was negative. Figure I got a nasty cold.

11.1.2022 – Possible mild cold. I also have developed tinnitus which started a couple years ago which I think came after I got the Covid 19 vaccination. I am now afraid to get the second booster because of the severity of the tinnitus.

Generalized anxiety disorder, Emotional disorder and Depressed mood

5.22.2021 – upset stomach

5.30.2021 – Uncomfortable emotional sadness

6.19.2021 – cold symptoms, low grade fever, tired

6.26.2021 – Mild scratchy throat, low grade fever, sneezing, tired - feels like a mild virus or cold.

12.11.2021 – Been sneezing assume its a minor cold

1.8.2022 – Headache, low grade fever, exhaustion, post nasal drip, runny nose, sneezing, mild stomach ache feels viral

1.15.2022 – Headache

3.5.2022 – Generalized Anxiety

5.25.2022 – Sneezing

6.8.2022 – Stomach bug, low grade fever, headache, mild cough, exhausted. Took a rapid antigen test today - day 3 of symptoms: negative. Always wear N95 masks. Will continue to test and watch symptoms. Hopefully just a stomach bug.

11.16.2022 – Cold symptoms

Electric shock sensation, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Limb discomfort

3.9.2021 – No

6.7.2021 – Im getting more tired and sometimes i feel useless.

9.8.2021 – My upper left leg connected to my hip gives me a lot of pain while I lay down all night, nothing helps to stop pain

11.1.2021 – Hot flashes

11.13.2021 – I have a terrible ear ache.

12.4.2021 – All my joints hurt unable to sleep at nights

1.24.2022 – My left side from my hip to my ankle i get spasms like lightning bolts going down my leg very uncomfortable and painful. VA health

4.23.2022 – My left hip doesn't allow me to lay flat on bed hurts real bad only when I lay down I'm fine standing up, my right wristbhurts also. Va counsel

Vaginal discharge, Lip pruritus and Nasal pruritus

2.19.2021 – Sore stomach

2.26.2021 – Itchy nose, forehead, and lips

2.27.2021 – My face still feels slightly numb to the touch, especially my left side (which is side I had injection)

2.28.2021 – Still have slight numbness on left side of face.

3.1.2021 – Vaginal discharge (I had this 2-27 and 2-28 as well, I just didnt mention it). I havent had vaginal discharge in 3 years.

3.2.2021 – Still a little vaginal discharge, but half as much as it was 24 hours after vaccination.

3.5.2021 – Night sweats similar to when I went through menopause

3.12.2021 – Very, very sore muscles.

10.27.2021 – Very dizzy

10.28.2021 – Lightheaded

11.26.2021 – Sore throat

10.7.2022 – Cough, pinkeye, sinus infection

Amnesia, Toothache and Anosmia

2.5.2021 – Memory loss/issues. Was told I said things that I dont remember saying.

2.18.2021 – Extreme fatigue, chills, headache, nausea, diarrhea, stuffy nose, congestion, cough. No fever.

3.11.2021 – Starting Monday I had fever, body aches, nausea, diarrhea, stuffy nose, headaches and a sore throat. Was supposed to get my second dose on Tuesday but had to cancel. Now waiting on COVID test results. Feeling better today but not 100%. Waiting on COVID test results

3.26.2021 – Left side of face and body felt a little numb for a while

3.31.2021 – Partial loss of taste and smell

4.16.2021 – Horrible toothache. Sore throat. Fatigue.

12.2.2021 – Congestion, cough, fever, runny and stuffy nose, sore throat. COVID test was negative.

1.20.2022 – Stuffy and runny nose, headaches, fatigue

Acupuncture, Rash erythematous and Rash

4.12.2021 – A tiny, infrequent cough

5.4.2021 – I have had a tiny rash on my face on the side of my body I received the injection for the past three days. I did not initially it was a rash I thought it might be acne.

5.27.2021 – I still have a red rash on my face on the side of the body where I received the vaccination. It seems like its a little worse today than it has been for the last couple of days.

2.16.2022 – Sore throat

5.18.2022 – I am sick. I believe it is a standard cold but it is very mild.

11.17.2022 – I became sick with a prolonged cough (unproductive) for 4-5 weeks. In person PCP visit; acupuncture, energetic healing

Restlessness, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Sinus pain

1.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

1.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, mild sore throat

1.14.2021 – Yesterday sinus pain and pressure began, sore throat

1.15.2021 – Debilitating headache, sinus pain pressure and congestion, neck and shoulder pain, swollen lymph nodes

1.17.2021 – Migraines almost daily since dose, sinus pain and pressure, lymph node swelling

2.1.2021 – Fatigue, migraines, joint aches, these have been ongoing since having covid in September. Vaccine seemed to exacerbate these symptoms.

2.22.2021 – Headaches, constant fatigue, have to pace my activities, brain fog, just tired all the time, decreased concentration

1.12.2022 – Persistent fatigue, intermittent body aches, esp in joints, ongoing bouts of restlessness and insomnia

Decreased activity, Injection site warmth and Somnolence

3.9.2021 – Head ache went away before I left site, felt a little lightheaded there too is also gone

3.10.2021 – Feel real tired no strength

3.11.2021 – Yes I want to report the location of shot was too high I did report this to clinic n direction of needle exiting was at an angle = why

3.12.2021 – Have site with a sm ball now the pancake welt has subsided but now I have a one inch ball at the site

3.13.2021 – My head hurts when I have to cough n it hurts in the back of my head w/neck, the injection site in hot when I put my hand over it

3.14.2021 – Head ache w/neck right side still

3.15.2021 – Excess neck n head ach right side still

3.16.2021 – Slight headache

4.6.2021 – Feel tired not wanting to do anything like I feel sleepy

4.13.2021 – Nausea last night

6.8.2021 – Tiredness not feeling myself some pain inside feet n legs

9.9.2021 – Excess joint pain, tiredness some nerve pulsating in feet

3.11.2022 – Very tired and get back of head head aches

Productive cough, Sneezing and Nausea

1.8.2021 – Just sore where I got the shot

1.9.2021 – A tiny bit sore where I got shot

2.1.2021 – Nausea lasted no longer than 20 minutes and I would say it was mild

10.2.2021 – sneezing and runny nose ( allergies)

10.7.2021 – This is connected to certain foods and is something I have when I have not had any shot

11.12.2021 – Have a UTI and started on antibiotics yesterday. It is very common for me to get them. Nothing Unusual for me. I have had them before all vaccinations. Primary care Dr. Called on phone because of lab work two weeks ago. Started on antibiotic late yesterday and have my regularly scheduled visit on Monday.

4.1.2022 – Bad coughing deep down with lots of phlegm. Never had fever. Felt tired. Took a Covid test and did not know it was back but came in a little less than one week. Called them on phone with my symptoms and he sent me an antibiotic and a steroid pack

Gastrointestinal pain, Vertigo and Abdominal discomfort

4.10.2021 – Minor nosebleed upon initially getting out if bed in the morning. Have also had these very occasionally over the past couple of months due to inhalant allergies. May not be associated.

4.28.2021 – Mild lower abdominal discomfort. Occasional diarrhea.

5.5.2021 – Intermittent mild to moderate what appears to be stomach and/or low gastrointestinal pain. Not sure if related to vaccine or stress or other.

4.25.2022 – Following my last booster on 04/08/22, I experienced moderate vertigo for about 4 days. This may or may not have been connected with the booster, as I was also suffering from allergies at the time. Vertigo came on the evening of the booster.

Body temperature decreased, Hyperhidrosis and Chills

4.1.2021 – Cough & morning congestion

8.26.2021 – I had a terrible cold and sore throat in July that lasted three weeks or more but Im okay now. I assume it was an unusual severe summer cold. This week I had something I thought was a cold but it lasted only one day.

2.25.2022 – Chills,sweats, teeth chattering and fever of 102.7F. Only lasted about 36 hours then a couple of days of below normal temperatures then more or less back to normal. About Feb 3-7

Deafness unilateral, Hypoacusis and Ear discomfort

2.12.2021 – Violent shaking about 12 hours after dose

2.13.2021 – Static and ringing in my right ear

2.14.2021 – Ringing in ear and high pitched noises are distorted

3.3.2021 – Since my first vaccine I have ringing in my right ear and a static like noise with certain high pitched noises. I have made an appt with an ENT.

3.24.2021 – The day after my first vaccine when I had symptoms started with ringing of ears, went for check and found I have sudden hearing loss in one ear. Ringing, popping, and static noise everyday since day after vaccine.

Dental restoration failure, Mucosal inflammation and Oxygen consumption decreased

1.12.2021 – Runny nose, run down feeling

1.13.2021 – Respiratory symptoms

1.15.2021 – I have severe COPD but my shortness of breath had been worse than usual this week. Particularly today. Could be pollen but worth noting.

1.16.2021 – Respiratory issues I've been a little worse than normal for me this past week. Also experiencing some other things like inflammation in my skin, pain in my right eye, swollen lymphs in right armpit. Overall don't feel as flu-like as I did a couple of days ago though.

1.17.2021 – Very odd but today I feel worse than I have in the last couple of days, there was mild pain in my arm, swollen lymphs and moderate pain radiating from underarms, what I believe might be a boil in buttuck area, and an overall feeling of unwellness that I was not experiencing on Friday and most of Saturday.

1.25.2021 – Pain in jaw. Somewhat jittery. Maybe some tenderness in lymphs.

2.1.2021 – May be totally unrelated but have had a sore inside nose since the same time received vaccine that won't heal.

2.8.2021 – Feel slightly odd. Not a headache but a weird sensation or floating feeling in head on right side. Slightly numbness sensation. Also feel a little more short of breath than normal with my COPD

2.9.2021 – Still have a bit of an odd tingling sensation in my head. Feel slightly just out of sorts. Nose sore since last vaccine that wont heal is worse today for some reason. May be unrelated but noticeable.

2.11.2021 – Still feel an odd sensation in my head. Tender scalp. Ask me how I'm doing mentally after hearing today that this 2nd dose that brought such peace of mind might mean nothing if it's ineffective against UK SA variants. Feeling deflated and depressed.

2.14.2021 – Runny nose, nose sore that won't heal since 1st vaccine

2.17.2021 – We lost power/internet/cell this week and I could not check in. Have felt flu-like symptoms since last check in. Also other odd things such as vaginal bleeding after urinating. Have never experienced this. Nose wound still blending. Just feel worse today than last week.

2.22.2021 – Continued issues with bladder/cervix?including blood I've never experienced before. Had no access to Healthcare last week due to extreme weather in Texas. Nauseous and headache as well.

3.1.2021 – Since receiving my vaccinations I had noticed a decline in my lung function. Although I have COPD there's been a decline. These past few days my oxygen levels dropped to 83 and PR 110. My heart has been pounding out of my chest.

3.18.2021 – Continued/worsening scalp issues. Still feeling fatigue and body aches. Bladder issues. Nose sore is slightly improving. ENT for symptoms. I scheduled a dermatologist appointment several weeks back for scalp issues that appointment is upcoming.

8.11.2021 – Vertigo. Persistant whooshing like sound in ears. Psoriasis that won't respond to treatment. Rapid heart beat. Office visit.

10.25.2021 – Jaw pain, sometimes radiates from chest. Tightening feeling in jaw. GERD has worsened to severe since 3rd FULL vaccine. (Walgreens) Had a late dental implant failure after 7 years with no previous issues. Scalp psoriasis since first dose worsened. Have undergone a stress test and barium swallow test still seeking answers

Injection site joint pain, Injection site pain and Chills

3.12.2021 – Yesterday (the day after my 2nd dose) every symptom I had was severe. I had chills, Fever of 103.3 at its highest, major pain in injection sight and in all of my joints and muscles. My brain felt like it was on fire. I could barely move at times and every other time it was a choir. It hurt to even be touched. I had major fatigue and nausea but it even hurt to sleep. I woke up this morning much better but still not awesome. Just wanted to let you know all the symptoms Ive had not just todays.

Muscle disorder, Arthropathy and Hypersomnia

4.3.2021 – Mid/upper back pain

4.27.2021 – I felt very exhausted and sick feeling as if I was going to be sick.It was the weekend so I just laid on the couch and slept for the day.

5.11.2021 – Ive been feeling extremely tired all day everyday.I have back pain and I get out of breath real easily.I was also around someone that tested positive for COVID.I took a test 7 days after and it was negative.

3.31.2022 – Sore arm

4.3.2022 – Got my shot in the Left arm and Left hip is killing today.

4.4.2022 – Back pain

Breast discomfort, Breast cyst and Breast swelling

3.5.2021 – Mild pain/ soreness in right knee since injection although I've had issues with this knee before but no recent issues until a day or so after my injection. It seems to be dissipating over the last day or two. It's really very mild, but I wasn't sure if i should mention it or not. Better to err on the side of letting you know. It's probably not related, but it could be.

3.16.2021 – Continued itching at injection site. The knot below the skin has diminished in size.

3.25.2021 – Joint pain could be arthritis or it could be the vaccine. It's hard to tell. Also have had mild ear pain in one ear as though I'm coming down with the flu. Nothing major but mildly annoying.

9.23.2021 – Swelling of right breast accompanied by some pain and full feeling as though filling up work milk and development of breast cyst in that breast.

11.7.2022 – Both ears are currently ringing and are a little sore almost as though I'm developing earaches

11.8.2022 – All of my symptoms noted above are very mild. Joint pain may be due to weather & extremely high humidity (98-100%) today.

Skin hyperpigmentation, Epistaxis and Muscular weakness

5.8.2021 – Soreness around the injection site

5.9.2021 – Yesterday, after the first check up, I had a 101° fever and a bloody nose

5.21.2021 – Weakness in ankles, bloody noses

6.11.2021 – A lot of bloody noses

8.27.2021 – Extreme allergiesHyperpigmentation

11.26.2021 – Extremely bad chronic nasal congestion, To the point where it is hard to breathe. In addition to occasional stomach pains. However, I believe the causes were not related to the vaccine. Doctors office visit

Eyelids pruritus, Erythema of eyelid and Neurological symptom

3.30.2021 – Issue with right eye blood vessels - bursting

4.20.2021 – I think it is allergies. Broken blood vessels in left eye. Talked to an advice nurse.

6.8.2021 – Allergies to olive trees Went to clinic

9.7.2021 – I had what they thought might be a stroke and was hospitalized for observation 24 hours or so at the end of June. After a million dollar work up they found no evidence of a stroke but postulated that it may have been migraine. Still inclusive.

4.27.2022 – Allergy, I think. Swollen, itchy, red eye lids, nasal congestion, tiredness, some sneezing and coughing.

5.11.2022 – Allergies

Undifferentiated connective tissue disease, Influenza like illness and Nasopharyngitis

5.5.2021 – Symptoms probably my Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

5.6.2021 – I have undifferentiated connective tissue disease and vaccination seems to have caused a bit more inflammation in my body but an Advil helped.

5.7.2021 – Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

5.9.2021 – UCTD causes my pain not vax

5.11.2021 – Pain from my Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

8.4.2021 – Had a flu-like cold with slight fever about a month ago.

5.5.2022 – I've been sick twice in the past 3 weeks with two different colds and even though my home tests were negative I think at least one of these was a COVID variant. I started getting sick when the mask mandates were lifted. I'm recovering at home now.