Their Stories

Injection site joint pain, Sinus congestion and Sinusitis

2.5.2021 – Joint pain in the shoulder of the arm where I received my vaccine.

2.6.2021 – My joint pain is located in my shoulder joint close to the injection site.

2.7.2021 – Joint pain, right shoulder, closest to injection site. I believe injection was too high on arm.

2.9.2022 – Cold-like symptoms, chills, sinus congestion, sore throat, and severe coughing. Rapid and PCR tests for Covid were negative.

11.25.2022 – Sinus infection. Two negative Covid tests.

Tooth abscess, Tooth infection and Rash erythematous

5.1.2021 – Pain and swelling in my arm kept me up all night- no sleep.

5.4.2021 – I thought I was over the reaction because my arm doesnt bother me anymore, but I became exhausted very quickly when I tried to go back to normal activities.

5.5.2021 – Forgot to mention I had a round red rash on either cheek on my face for 3 days. It is gone now. I was feeling better this morning so I did some gardening chores. Now the rash and pain at the vaccination area has returned and I am fatigued again.

5.13.2021 – Abcessed infection in my tooth. Fatigue. Emergency dental appointment.

6.21.2022 – Tooth infection, very tired all the time.

Oxygen saturation decreased, Abdominal pain lower and Hypersomnia

3.6.2021 – No

3.9.2021 – Twice now I have tasted a metallic/ bitter taste in my mouth. Got the shot Friday and tasted the metallic taste on Sunday evening and then last night. It only lasted for a moment on two. Not sure it is related to the shot or not but I suspect it is.

3.19.2021 – Headache

4.30.2021 – I have had 2 cold sores since my 2nd shot. I only get them when I out in the sun and wind, or when I am extremely tired. Neither of those happened, so perhaps it was the shot? The first sore was actually about two weeks ago.The 2nd one this past week

5.7.2021 – Headache for two days. Then it went away.

6.25.2021 – Have had several cold sores. That has gotten better lately though and have not had any recently. I think the vaccination activated things but now things have settled back down. A friend also has experienced the same thing.

10.26.2021 – Achy knees and achy wrists.

4.24.2022 – Tops of my feet itched last night and this morning but gone now.

5.11.2022 – Positive for COVID. Low grade fever, congestion, sore throat, pulse ox around 96 but drops temporarily to 92. Sleeping a lot.

5.25.2022 – Had COVID, took Paxlovid, got better, went back to work, and a week later came down with COVID again. Paxlovid Rebound COVID. Getting a monoclonal infusion on Friday

6.2.2022 – Small flashes of headaches that are sharp but only last about ten minutes.?

10.20.2022 – Pain in appendix area. Saw doctor yesterday. Running tests. In office visit

Abnormal dreams, Alopecia and Injection site warmth

1.29.2021 – Had a itchy redness patch at injection site and was raisied and warm. 9 days after injection

3.10.2021 – Tiredness & fatigue. Sleeping & dreaming more

3.17.2021 – Fatigue, sleeping very deeply & having lots of dreams. Others I know experiencing the same

3.24.2021 – Still dreaming and sleeping deep

3.31.2021 – Still dreaming every night in deep sleep. Normally for me I rarely dream my whole life. This has only happened since the 2nd shot

4.7.2021 – Still having dreams every night since 2nd shot. Never really dreamt my whole life so this is noticeable

11.1.2021 – Still dreaming EVERY night since 2nd shot

11.3.2021 – Still having dreams every night since 2nd shot

11.10.2021 – Losing alot of hair

12.8.2021 – Still having dreams EVERY night since 2nd moderna shot

Decreased appetite, Pain in extremity and Pyrexia

2.26.2021 – I had 2nd shot one week ago. I am fine today. But the day after the vaccination I had fever (100.5), aches, extreme fatigue, no appetite, and sore arm.

3.19.2021 – Headachy and very tired.

4.2.2021 – New info. I had a 3 wk case of flu in Jan 2020 w temperature of 103.5. Covid was not talked about then. A few months later I developed burning mouth w sores. There has been no resolution to date. Going for consult w oral surgeon

Tonsillar hypertrophy, Edema peripheral and Hypoesthesia

5.2.2021 – Lymph node swelling in armpit of injection shoulder.

5.3.2021 – Swelling in armpit of the arm where shot took place

5.4.2021 – Swelling if lymph node in armpit of injection site

5.5.2021 – Swelling in armpit still of injection site.. swollen lymph node in throat

5.6.2021 – Armpit lymph node still swollen, left swollen tonsil as well

5.7.2021 – Still have swollen lymph node in armpit of injected arm

5.22.2021 – Swelling of lymph node in armpit of injection arm... Had this on the shot previous

5.23.2021 – Still swollen lymph node in armpit of injection site

5.24.2021 – Swelling of lymph node in armpit of injection site

5.25.2021 – Still swelling in armpit of injection site

5.26.2021 – Still have swelling in lymph node in armpit of injection site

5.30.2021 – Swelling in armpit of injection site

8.20.2021 – From time to time I get a numbness feeling in arm of the shot.

Tooth resorption, Oropharyngeal blistering and Noninfective gingivitis

3.10.2021 – Mouth sore on lower gum

3.19.2021 – Minor sore throat on and off. Might be allergies possibly.

4.6.2021 – The past couple days including today Im noticing Im putting forth a lot more effort to complete my daily walks. Im more tired afterward.

4.19.2021 – One day I had a headache thats eaves with Motrin; had issues w my reflux this week almost daily.

5.7.2021 – Tingling, numbness, pins and needles more often this past week in my right hand and forearm

5.14.2021 – Ive been diagnosed w carpel tunnel In office visit w my doctor

7.2.2021 – Carpel tunnel Dr visit in person; occupational therapy

11.2.2021 – Extremely thirsty

11.3.2021 – Very thirsty/dry mouth

11.22.2021 – Have a sore throat today

11.29.2021 – Sore throat w blisters, runny nose; diagnosed w a virus

12.6.2021 – Flu like symptoms congestion, fever, severe malaise, sore throat got Covid tested and tested for flu and both came back negative; saw dr and told had a virus;

5.4.2022 – My high blood pressure has returned. I'm now back on blood pressure medicine that is controlling it; I also developed internal resorption of a tooth and being seen soon by an oral surgeon to have it removed. Doctor and dentist in-person visits

5.30.2022 – I had a virus that caused blisters in my throat, fatigue, cough; I had multiple Covid tests that were negative

8.15.2022 – Covid with complications

Gallbladder rupture, Near death experience and Gallbladder operation

1.26.2021 – My arm briefly went numb. I was driving and had the arm with the shot elevated, then it got tingly after awhile. I put it back down and drove with my other hand and it was fine after about 5 minutes.

1.27.2021 – A mild sore throat set in last night. Its not too bad.

2.26.2021 – Started the day with chills and bad nausea, by the end of the day, i was pretty much good.

2.24.2022 – My gall bladder exploded, i almost died. I was in surgery for 6 hours, and 3 days in the hospital.

Breast engorgement, Suppressed lactation and Mastitis

4.16.2021 – Lower milk supply day/night of injection

4.19.2021 – Lowered milk supply for two days after injection

4.20.2021 – Mastitis from not enough milk the first two days after injection, then cluster feeding, then too much milk. Dry cough probably related to mastitis rather than shot.

4.22.2021 – Likely related to mastitis, which is related to the drop in milk production after injection, then cluster feeding followed by engorgement and infection.

Lymphatic disorder, Feeling of despair and Nasal dryness

4.16.2021 – The muscle ache is at the injection site. I feel it when i move the arm. It seems in line with prior non-covid vaccinations I've had.

4.17.2021 – The itching was brief in duration. And the last of the soreness has faded away over the course of the day.

4.20.2021 – The chills were brief in duration

5.15.2021 – I peed a LOT overnight!

5.16.2021 – I do tug at the armpit now and then, less so today, because it felt like a lymphatic blockage was starting up. So far, the tugging and modified lymphatic massage has kept that from settling in.

5.19.2021 – Depression but i live in a poorly managed condo building that is wrecking finances again. Too bad condo owners don't have protections from being financially eviscerated.

11.22.2021 – Phlegmy throat

12.18.2021 – On December 7th, i got hit by some kind of infection. That night i was so tired, i almost couldn't finish making dinner. I haf chills and flushes thru the night. It broke before dawn. I was more tired than usual for the next 3 days and stayed in.

1.1.2022 – Stuffy, dry nose today.

4.20.2022 – Nasal congestion

4.21.2022 – Despair at the abandonment of the mask mandate for public transit. I ride the bus and i am absolutely terrified now.

Mobility decreased, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

3.16.2021 – 1st day after the vaccine i was very tired. Since then ok. A little bit of pain left in my arm. Almost gone

3.27.2021 – Joint pain in my hands

4.3.2021 – Hands started hurting between 1st and 2nd vaccine. Went to doctor. Appears the vaccine might have activated an autoimmune antibody. Waiting to see a specialist. Very upsetting Waitng for a telemed appt with a specialist

4.10.2021 – I have now tested positive for an antibody indicative of an autoimmune disease. Started after first vaccine. Worsened after second vaccine Trying to get an appointment now

4.17.2021 – My hand pain is inhibiting my ability to use my hand. Having trouble getting a doctor to treat this sudden onset of autoimmune disease which came on after my first shot

4.24.2021 – Continued pain from autoimmune response triggered by the vacinne

6.12.2021 – Joint pain worsens for me and my husband

Flank pain, Contusion and Chest pain

1.31.2021 – Left flank pain only when I move- is this muscle pain? Its the only place I have pain.

2.1.2021 – Left flank pain has spread to include left back. I guess this is muscle pain but it localized- only hurts when I move or breathe deeply.

2.3.2021 – Im not sure if this is muscle pain- unilateral flank pain - when sharp feels deeper than muscle pain Email consult- ultrasound scheduled

2.4.2021 – Body pain = flank pain

3.1.2021 – A few Bouts of dizziness - only a day or two.

3.14.2021 – Extremely mild sore throat for several days.

5.1.2021 – Im noticing some weird unexplained bruising (including on my neck), dizziness, and some pain in my left chest/flank and legs. I scheduled a doctors appointment next week just to make sure everything is okay.

Total lung capacity decreased, Impaired work ability and Body temperature increased

3.27.2021 – Went from high of 100.5 at end of day yesterday to 98 this morning and back to my typical of 97.3 by mid morning.

4.19.2021 – Severe dizziness for last two days intermittently

10.21.2021 – Severe dizziness

10.22.2021 – Still some dizziness but greatly diminished

10.23.2021 – Dizziness

1.17.2022 – Metalic taste. Sore throat, cough, fever, runny nose, short breath, morning chest pain

4.18.2022 – Cough. Fatigue. Fever. Sore throat.

10.18.2022 – Fatigue, headache, weakness, dizziness, lung capacity dropping long term, soreness at injection site, weak, unable to work for 2 days after each vaccine shot.

Injection site nodule, Head discomfort and Flatulence

3.2.2021 – The arm injected with vaccine has been swollen again since at least two days ago). It feels like a ball, much bigger than before and warm. Doesnt hurt, just swollen. experiencing some stomach/digestive issues. Gassy, not sure if it is related

3.10.2021 – The swelling of the arm of the injection site continues and there was red splotches on my skin as well. Digestion continues to be an issue as well.

3.30.2021 – Throat feels a little bit scratchy

4.6.2021 – Felt pressure on the right side of my head in the back of my head. Slight wooziness. Lasted about two and a half hours.

4.14.2021 – Nasal congestion strange onset

9.15.2021 – Feverish, nausea

Bone graft, Abscess and Tooth extraction

3.27.2021 – Increased hot flashes

3.31.2021 – Just found out today that I have an abscess in a molar root. This began prior to my first vaccination and had worsened over the past several weeks. I started antibiotics and will have a root canal. Once again, this began prior to my vaccination. Visit to the dentist for diagnosis of abscess

4.21.2021 – Tired, a bit light headed, lower blood pressure than usual.

10.1.2021 – Had molar extraction and bone graft on 9/30 due to abscess in root

4.15.2022 – Over the past two days I have noticed some ringing in my ears. Each episode is very brief. It has happened about 3-4 times in the last two days.

5.6.2022 – I developed what I believe to be a chalazion on my right eyelid on 5/4/22. Have begun self-care treatment applying heat packs and massage to see if I can clear it. If it doesn't improve I will follow up with my eye doctor.

12.28.2022 – Tested positive for Covid using a home test on 11/13/22. Was a very bad head cold, cough and fever of 101.4 degrees. Lost my sense of taste which has still not returned. Still do not have my usual energy level.

Injection site mass, Injection site induration and Dysgeusia

12.31.2020 – Area of injection has become rigid

1.12.2021 – Area of injection last thursday got itchy again turned ree. Area became hit again and felt like under skin had an egg under about quarter sized. Went away after 3 more days

1.27.2021 – Just bad taste in mouth about 40 min after the shot. Same with first shot. Went away after few hrs

1.28.2021 – Pain in arm made entire arm feel numb over night. Not as bad at this time

7.30.2021 – Back has a rash. Dr thinks new allergy to what ever is used to press logos onto shirts

Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Sciatica

3.23.2021 – Had mild chills on 03/12. Was having sciatic issues priorvand pain got worse. Unable to do routine housework due to sciatic pain.

4.9.2021 – I dont know if it had anything to do with it but After about eight days when I got the vaccine my sciatica pain got extremely worse. Could it have anything to do with it? I am still in pain I dont know if its vaccine related or not. Doctors visit

4.2.2022 – Squamous cell carcinoma on back of leg.

Rash erythematous, Injection site rash and Injection site pruritus

2.12.2021 – Red rash reappeared at injection site along with very mild itching. Now gone again.

9.2.2021 – Have had a headache, aching in both shoulders and chills with NO fearer yesterday after 3rd shot.

9.6.2021 – Had headaches, red rash sore left arm, and chill with no temperature son Wednesday. Now some itching rash is gone and I feel fine. Very tired and achy on Wednesday. This is all after 3rd Maderna shot on 8/31/22. Thats 2 days of not feeling great

4.24.2022 – Very mild on both symptoms

Decreased activity, Sinus headache and Eye pruritus

3.13.2021 – Lower activity level than usual

3.14.2021 – A feeling of a head cold, some sneezing and a at times a runny nose.

3.15.2021 – Allergies, itchy eyes and dripping nose, probably due to the seasonal allergies.

3.16.2021 – I had chills last evening as well but I though I was just feeling cold. Yesterdays allergy like symptoms are mostly gone.

3.17.2021 – Chills but lesser than yesterday. Started in the evening.

3.18.2021 – All good so far

3.28.2021 – Mild sinus like headache and body ache

4.3.2021 – Barely any pain, but just enough for me to sense a slight difference

4.4.2021 – A few allergic symptoms, like sneezing and a feeling of a head cold. Woozy.

4.6.2021 – The itchy sensation is barely there. I may have itched twice so far.

4.7.2021 – Mild - once

4.9.2021 – Chills and feeling feverish without having fever for a brief period of time, after taking a nap.

4.10.2021 – Mild neck and shoulder pain. Less than mild chills for a short duration.

4.3.2022 – Cholesterol levels were out of the normal acceptable range.

Sunburn, Photosensitivity reaction and Drainage

3.6.2021 – Rash tripled in size, very itchy but felt like I was scratching a sunburn. Swelling in area got much worse and was painful to touch. Had minor headaches for several days, felt feverish at times but no fever. Had some fatigue but nothing too bad.

3.13.2021 – Pain behind eyes and worse headaches like beginning of a migraine.

3.20.2021 – Pain in/behind eyes (primarily the left eye) , causing discomfort to use any type of screen and sometimes books, etc.

3.23.2021 – Still having eye pain, light sensitivity

3.24.2021 – Vision issues/sensitivity, tinnitus

3.25.2021 – Still have eye issues less straining more dry and itchy

3.27.2021 – Still slight muscular discomfort behind eyes

6.21.2021 – having sinus issues predominantly in right side (nasal passage, into ear, pressure behind eye, drainage into throat).

9.18.2021 – Pain in right side neck/arm

3.20.2022 – Pains and inflammation in body

Injection site mass, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema

11.10.2021 – I feel fine but For a few days I noticed a small (gravel-sized) lump at injection site. No redness or pain. It rose to the surface, had mild itching sporadically yesterday, and is red small bump. No pain, swelling, warmth, drainage.

11.23.2021 – Vaccine site from first vaccine still has scab on it, and it is more sore. I never heard anything about this, but my friend at work put a magnet on it & it clicked into place- if you move it slightly, it has a field around it that repels the magnet

Swelling, Neck pain and Lymphadenopathy

3.30.2021 – Swelling in the crook of my neck near the shoulder of the injection site.

3.31.2021 – Swollen and painful in crook of neck Appointment tomorrow with pcp

4.1.2021 – Exhaustion, swelling and pain at crook of neck Scheduled an appointment with pcp

4.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes at the crook of my neck Blood test and ultrasound

4.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

4.22.2021 – Lymph nodes on crook of neck still swollen

4.25.2021 – My lymph nodes in my neck are still swollen on both sides

4.26.2021 – The crook of my neck on both sides is still swollen

Lower respiratory tract congestion, Bacterial infection and Viral infection

4.5.2021 – Not ill, but my glands feel a bit swollen.

5.17.2021 – Have a virus -- sinus congestuon, headache, sore throat cough, chills, and swollen glands.

5.24.2021 – Had some kind of bacterial infection. Took z-pack. Getting better. Had a covid test. It was negative.

7.19.2021 – Chronic sinus infection and chronic bronchitis

4.22.2022 – Another sinus infection with bronchial congestion.

6.15.2022 – Sinus/bronchial infection.

8.24.2022 – Was feeling very lightheaded. My doctor changed my blood pressure medication, and I'm feeling much better. In-office appointment

Sleep disorder, Swelling and Hypersensitivity

2.6.2021 – No

3.9.2021 – The weekend was very difficult flu symptoms 32hrs

3.10.2021 – Allergic

3.11.2021 – Allergies swelling

3.27.2021 – Had allergies under control unti vaccinations. Now breaking out everyday

4.2.2021 – Allergy seems very difficult to rid myself of .Doctors have prescribed 50 mpg and still have symptoms, monitoring daily, thank you .

6.4.2021 – Allergies still a continuing problem, but have visited Dr (b)(6) starting therapy.

9.3.2021 – Some shortness of breath, aches and pains (shoulder) while sleeping then during the day.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Cardiac disorder and Chest discomfort

1.22.2021 – Just not feeling that great

4.15.2021 – I am a runner and since late December/January started experiencing either heart or breathing issues mainly during exercise. I have seen pulmonary /ent but really cant figure it out. Prob not related just being honest. Hope it just goes away Just scheduled appt. the last question. Yes I feel worse but it could be a coincidence. Not comfortable answering that question

7.16.2021 – Still continuing to be experiencing chest pressure and shortness of breath. I was running 20-27 miles a week in December and have gradually struggling decreasing miles to 5ish a week with a slower pace and a struggle.

Ischemic stroke, Transient ischemic attack and Myalgia

3.30.2021 – It is 5 days after I received the vaccine. I had muscle soreness at the vaccine site for one day, a mild headache Saturday & Sunday, and was also fatigued Saturday & Sunday. All of that is gone now.

7.17.2021 – I had a Trans Ischemic mini stroke on June 1. I wonder if it was a side effect of the vaccine, since I have no prior history of strokes. With regards to your next question, the stroke was over quickly, but I spent time in hospital for testing.

Scratch, Vitamin D deficiency and Drug hypersensitivity

3.24.2021 – Im allergic to sulfur and penicillin with an A+ blood type if this info helps

4.22.2021 – Allergic to sulfur and penicillin. Blood type A+ and am vitamin D deficient

12.20.2021 – Dizziness

12.22.2021 – Pain in my armpit and neck on injection side

12.23.2021 – Underarm pain is now mild too

1.23.2022 – The shoulder I was vaccinated in still itches weeks later. Didn't really think it was a problem at first till I kept getting a couple itchy welts. I'd scratch so much they would bleed. I am lactose intolerant and eggs are a problem for me too.

Restlessness, Depressed mood and Flank pain

3.17.2021 – Hay fever

3.19.2021 – Night sweats

3.26.2021 – Loss of energy and feeling downThis is related to losing my therapist

4.9.2021 – Drive through

4.12.2021 – Stir crazy

4.13.2021 – The vaccination spot and the muscles around it are swollen and trying to move it upward causes my shoulder and left side to hurt. It does affect my daily activities. I did not get out of bed this morning. I just rested. That is some virus!

4.14.2021 – I have pain in my hands, arm, shoulder and back mostly on the vaccination side.

5.17.2021 – Sinus infection and allergy

7.9.2021 – Allergic reactions with post nasal drip.

Endocrine disorder, Blood potassium decreased and Hypothyroidism

2.25.2021 – Cough, ringing in ears

3.10.2021 – My fatigue had improved to almost normal levels at my last checkin but it never got any better than that and for the last several days has been worse. Ive also had frequent headaches.

3.27.2021 – Cough, sore throat, and painful lymph nodes, all of which I also had briefly after the first dose Called my doctors offices nurse line for help

4.1.2021 – The back of my head/neck has hurt since a few hours after I got the vaccine and has yet to get any better. Feeling woozy and dizzy for 3 days now

4.8.2021 – The same symptoms (intense fatigue, bad headaches, nausea, etc) have persisted but worsened in the last few days.

4.16.2021 – Dizziness, headaches, racing heart, shaky hands, fatigue

4.22.2021 – Significant worsening headache and increasingly frequent diarrhea end of last week. Headache peaked on 4/17 to point of intense migraine. Faded off after this over last three days and is beginning to resolve. Mild headache and GI upset persist. Telemedicine visit lead to ordered blood work 4/19

3.28.2022 – 1) Migraines. 2) Menstrual disruption. 3) Some kind of endocrine dysfunction hypothyroid issues, low potassium (despite taking a potassium-sparing diuretic), nonspecific fatigue. Still waiting to see endocrinologist from PCP referral.

Alopecia, Nasal congestion and Lymphadenopathy

3.23.2021 – Swelling in lymph node.

3.24.2021 – Swollen lymph node between armpit and pectoral muscle.

3.25.2021 – Armpit lymph node swelling is reduced. New swelling in clavicle lymph node.

3.26.2021 – Mild swelling of lymph nodes in armpit/pectoral area and clavicle.

3.27.2021 – Lymph node swelling nearly gone.

4.12.2021 – I am losing a lot of hair on a daily basis. This has been going on for several weeks, but is not subsiding.

7.23.2021 – Hair loss, cold symptoms of body aches and nasal congestion.