Their Stories

Jaw disorder, Induration and Mass

3.26.2021 – Hard lump at injection site. Sligghtly smaller than yesterday.

3.27.2021 – Hard lump at injection sight. About the same size as yesterday. Golf ball size. Tender to touch.

3.28.2021 – Still lump at injection site. Tenderness slowly going away, but still a hard lump the size of a golf ball.

3.29.2021 – Still a little tender at injection site. Hard lump about the same as yesterday.

3.30.2021 – Injection site still tender to touch. Hard lump sum there, but seems to be slightly smaller than yesterday.

5.20.2021 – Ive realized Ive had a headache & fatigue since the 2nd shot. I thought it was allergies or something, but its still daily. Just putting 2&2 together & it started approx. 5-6 days post last shot & has been daily since. So ready for it to go

5.29.2021 – Headache daily since onset, along w/fatigue. Nothing seems 2 touch headache & its causing lack of sleep, clinching of jaw. Saw chiropractor w/no relief. Will be seeking medical advice this week. I live on 3rd floor apt, stair climb is now issue. Chiropractor

7.30.2021 – I have never had high blood pressure before. It was normal a couple months ago, and always ran low actually. All the sudden, its very high. Will be making a doctors appointment.

Pain of skin, Sensitive skin and Parosmia

5.14.2021 – Slight acheness from vaccine sight down arm & in the shoulder blade. Just kinda of weird feeling today!

5.20.2021 – A bitter metallic taste in my mouth for the past few days! Some waves of depression!

6.4.2021 – Sensitive tender feeling skin & I subtle odor to my breath like copper or metals. Feeling subtle flu- like symptoms which I don't generally get on a yearly basis! I don't have the flu shot either because the one time I did for work,it made me have flu like symptoms too!

6.5.2021 – I had a fever last night,about 102 F. Covid vaccine Thursday afternoon! I took three 200 mg of Ibuprofen ..laid on my electric heating pad on my right side,( sore from the injection) and awoke with damp clothes from breaking the fever I guess!

7.8.2021 – I have what I've been assuming is to do with the air quality and environment! Sinus & chest congestion and having to use nasal sprays,eye drops,ashma inhaler more this past few weeks!

Hyposmia, Hypogeusia and Lymph node pain

9.7.2021 – Fever for 1 day along with muscle aches which lasted 3 days, low energy/fatigue which lasted 4 days, and headache all 5 days. On day 5 I had diminished sense of smell and taste. Day 6 was back to normal.

12.25.2021 – Tender, swollen lymph node in armpit on side of injection site

12.26.2021 – Tender, swollen lymph node in armpit of arm of injection site

12.27.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of injection site

12.29.2021 – Slight swelling of lymph node in armpit of injection site

7.27.2022 – Diminished taste

Skin burning sensation, Aphthous ulcer and Oral pain

3.29.2021 – Canker sores, ear ringing

3.30.2021 – Ear Ringing and canker sores

3.31.2021 – Ear ringing, canker sores

4.1.2021 – Ear ringing

5.11.2021 – A few days after my second shot my heart rate went up and I've had blood pressure issues and chest pain ever since, my once normal blood pressure is now staged to hypertension and I'm dealing with issues trying to combat it with medication. It's main

7.26.2021 – Burning and pins and needles on left side of face, burning around eyes shooting pains down towards mouth. I've had a CT and an MRI and no explanation of what is causing it

Constricted affect, Pulmonary pain and Injection site mass

2.18.2021 – Running nose/stopped up nose

3.8.2021 – Itchiness on face, neck, and head.

3.9.2021 – Wheeziness and left lung hurts.

3.11.2021 – Right (Pfizer shot was in right arm) Armpit and collar bone Lymph nodes are very swollen, very painful. My neck, arm, and shoulder have been extremely swollen and painful. My lower arm feels like its being compressed and causing tingliness in wrist and hand.

3.12.2021 – Right armpit lymph node continues to be very swollen and now warm to the touch. Arm still feels constricted and weak with some tongliness in lower arm and hand.

4.5.2021 – Site itchiness and lump under skin

7.5.2022 – Wheezing, fever, fatigue

7.10.2022 – Nasal and bronchitis- fever for one day.

Vaginal discharge, Menopause and Increased upper airway secretion

5.19.2021 – Knee joints are still sore.

5.26.2021 – Im in menopause but since the 2nd vaccine shot, I have had vaginal discharge as if I was having a light period.

6.9.2021 – Knee joints are swollen and sore. Could be weather related or vaccine related.

6.16.2021 – I have had problems with breathing. Nose closes up and have buildup of fluid in throat. Allergies are going nuts.

11.5.2021 – Flu like symptoms mid September and high blood pressure.

1.24.2022 – Have had spiked in temperature and at night have experienced night sweats.

1.31.2022 – Flu like symptoms since Sunday: chills, threw up, and temperature.

4.6.2022 – I have had upset stomach for about two weeks with two days of running bowels earlier in that time frame. Flu like symptoms. And brain fog.

7.6.2022 – I had a terrible flu bug. It resulted in a sinus infection and ear infection. Plus Bronchitis. Was miserable for three weeks.

Rash macular, Lip swelling and Swelling face

2.17.2021 – Loss of appetite!

2.18.2021 – Loss of appetite! Not sleeping arm pain

3.20.2021 – Facial & lip swelling

3.27.2021 – Stomach pain, nausea, still migraine, exhaustion!

4.3.2021 – Fever chill, shoulders to elbows extremely sore both arms!

4.10.2021 – More severe headaches, extreme fatigue,Sharp pains in feet, ankles, knees, shoulder & elbows! Its been since 1st shot 2/13 & I have not had one good day-but able to see grandkids!!!! Dr office visit

4.25.2021 – Bottom of both feet sore not gout or arthritis, still extremely fatigued!

9.11.2021 – Rash on both legs- spreading for last 3 weeks! Trying to get an apt with dermatologist!!! Not itchy - just blotchy! My Dr only sees healthy patients!

11.2.2021 – Dizziness, off balance

12.4.2021 – Fatigue - can barely get out of bed least little chore leaves me exhausted! Is this going to be permanent? Taking vitamins, Plenty of liquids, eating properly! Just really tired

Gluten sensitivity, Gait inability and Breast tenderness

4.20.2021 – Missed day one and day two of reporting. Day one I had shoulder and arm muscle soreness that required Tylenol. Day two was sore but functional. After that no symptoms

5.9.2021 – Breast tenderness

5.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpits

6.21.2021 – Common cold or allergy symptoms

8.7.2021 – Unexplained allergic reaction with rash, hives, including on feet bad enough I couldnt walk.

11.6.2021 – New allergy to gluten. With gluten free diet things are fine. In person appt and blood work

Skin reaction, Injection site rash and Hypersensitivity

2.18.2021 – Hands broke out but cleared up.

2.25.2021 – My arm started hurting for the last four days

3.11.2021 – My skin broke out on my hands and chest.

5.6.2021 – Rash around the area where I received my vaccine shot. Not too red though. It also itches at times. I'll check with my doctor on June 8th

8.5.2021 – Allergic to something w/rash on back of head and hands. Seeing dermatologist now to determine cause. Office visit

2.4.2022 – Allergy reaction to the back of my scalp and hands. Dermatologist. Back patch test and biopsy

Infection parasitic, Tendon pain and Skin tightness

4.9.2021 – Difficulty sleeping last night

4.10.2021 – Trouble sleeping.

4.22.2021 – Headaches, tightness in neck and back.

5.6.2021 – Congestion

5.7.2021 – Insomnia

5.27.2021 – Muscle aches, joint pain, tiredness, headaches, lethargy.

6.17.2021 – My headaches are getting worse and never go away. The pain in my arms is getting worse and doesn't go away. I frequently wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. I'm tired all day and frequently have to take naps.

8.5.2021 – Pinched nerve in back. Chiropractor

11.4.2021 – Headaches, muscle pain in both arms, tendon pain in foot.

5.6.2022 – Parasitic infection, joint pain, back pain, neck pain, spinal pain and tightness.

Fibromyalgia, Muscle spasms and Myalgia

3.23.2021 – I have Fibromyalgia so I have Aches and pains not caused by the vaccine

3.24.2021 – I get headaches regularly so I'm not sure if it's a side effect or not. I also have Fibromyalgia and that could be part of my muscle aches. Both symptoms seem worse then normal though

3.25.2021 – I have headaches regularly & muscle pain regularly due to my Fibromyalgia. I'm not sure if it's side effects or related to that

3.26.2021 – Headache & Muscle aches could be do to my Fibromyalgia

3.28.2021 – Due to my Fibromyalgia

3.29.2021 – This is due to my Fibromyalgia

4.13.2021 – Could be due to my Fibromyalgia

4.14.2021 – Worse then my normal Fibromyalgia pain and fatigue

4.16.2021 – My normal Fibromyalgia systems nothing more

10.12.2021 – I got a head cold going around.

Tension headache, Ear congestion and Ear discomfort

2.19.2021 – Enlarged/Tender/Painful Lymph Nodes (primarily left/injection side armpit [most severe], collarbone, neck[least severe])

2.21.2021 – Lymph node in left armpit is slightly enlarged/swole and tender. Other lymph nodes have fully returned to normal (from sight/touch)

2.22.2021 – Lymph Nodes located in the injection-side armpit and neck (nearest jaw) are still swolen/tender (but improved)

3.17.2021 – Significant post-nasal drip, migraine/tension headache, and upper back and chest soreness, consistent with a bad seasonal cold.

5.19.2021 – Increased use of albuterol inhaler for unexplained asthma-like symptoms.

10.20.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes

10.21.2021 – Swollen Lymph Nodes

10.22.2021 – Swollen Lymph Nodes (primarily under armpit and neck)

10.23.2021 – Swollen Lymph Nodes (primarily under Armpit on Injection Side)

10.25.2021 – Swollen Lymph Nodes (Injection Side Under Armpit only; other areas seem resolved)

10.26.2021 – Swollen Lymph Node in injection side armpit still noticeable but improving. New symptoms resembling combination of childhood-type ear-ache but also ear pressure/congestion (like ears had not "popped" after a long haul flight) Mostly for work purposes, I needed to get COVID tested and also document s/s in a health record bcs today was 1 week from booster dose.

4.19.2022 – Continued COVID Sequelae related to Asthma Management & new issues related to Hypertension/Blood Pressure

Epistaxis, Blood pressure increased and Hypertension

2.3.2021 – Bloody nose and elevated blood pressure

2.4.2021 – My blood pressure went to 200/110 last night. No history of high blood pressure. I was fine prior to that but yesterday things went off and now on blood pressure meds

2.11.2021 – High blood pressure with no history of high blood pressure....pressure up to 200/110 , nose bleeds and rapid heart rate.

2.27.2021 – Still elevated blood pressure but not as high this time cause Im on medication

2.28.2021 – Still elevated blood pressure

5.27.2021 – My progressWith aortic stenosis was enhanced

10.29.2021 – Few palpatations

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Lower respiratory tract infection and Paranasal sinus discomfort

1.7.2021 – Heavy chest, felt like a chest cold was coming on- couldn't produce anything when coughed or cleared throat. Occurred for about 1/2 the day. Used essential oils and eventually took Tylenol (for HA and light body aches). Feeling good tonight.

2.3.2021 – Decreased appetite

2.5.2021 – Slight sore throat

2.6.2021 – Scratchy throat, sinus pressure, heavy chest/gunk in throat

2.7.2021 – Slight scratchy/sore throat

2.8.2021 – Heavy in my chest

2.9.2021 – Congestion/heavy chest

2.16.2021 – Heavy feeling in chest/ congestion possibly?

Abdominal pain lower, Photophobia and Migraine

1.1.2021 – Slight pain in the armpit on the same side of injection

1.2.2021 – Pain in the armpit on the side where i got the injection.. i feel it more when i sleep on that side

1.3.2021 – Pain in the armpit in the side where the shot was given.. it is a bit better than yesterday.

1.4.2021 – Pain in armpit but way better than before.. 1/10 pain level

1.31.2021 – Fever in and out

2.3.2021 – Migraine, sensitivity to light

2.6.2021 – Right lower quadrant pain but maybe not related to vaccine.

Transient ischemic attack, Visual impairment and Blood pressure increased

1.7.2021 – Heartburn

9.29.2021 – Nope!

12.29.2021 – Cough, sore throat, and fever. Tested negative for COVID twice. Once with a home test and once with a PCR

5.22.2022 – Right arm weakness/ numbness with visual Changes - unrelated to vaccine Primary care visit

6.21.2022 – 11 days after my 2nd booster I had what was likely a tia. My BP has been high since then so my antihypertensive meds are being adjusted. I'm ok, just not feeling well Pcp visit. Appt with neurology in september

Ear neoplasm, Precancerous condition and Facial paralysis

5.21.2021 – Facial paralysis. Doctor visits.

7.9.2021 – I have a tumor deep in my right inner ear. The symptoms started showing shortly after my 1st Covid-19 vaccine shot. Doctor visits. Vanderbilt.

10.8.2021 – I have a malignant inner ear tumor/growth.

4.9.2022 – I had a cancerous growth develope in my right inner ear. Have gone through radiation and chem treatments. The symptoms started shortly after my 1st Pfizer covid shot. Doctor visits, therapy and surgery.

Tibia fracture, Gastrointestinal tract irritation and Skin lesion

1.24.2021 – I have behcets and I am have significant mouth sores more serious than usual

1.25.2021 – I appear to have a reoccurance of my symptoms of behcets. However my skin lesions appear better today than yesterday

2.17.2021 – Swelling and throbbing of my left arm and hand

3.2.2021 – Increase of mouth sores from my behest and swollen lymph nodes

3.16.2021 – Gi symptoms

3.23.2021 – Mouth sores swollen glands and

3.30.2021 – Autoimmune condition is worse

4.22.2022 – Recent significant tibia fracture with possible osteoporosis

Allergic sinusitis, Narcolepsy and Dermal cyst

2.8.2021 – Disturbed sleep

3.3.2021 – I just got my 2nd shot less than 5 minutes ago, no symptoms yet

3.4.2021 – Extremely disrupted sleep last night

3.5.2021 – I have narcolepsy (diagnosed nearly 15 years ago) so it is sometimes difficult to tell new fatigue versus my usual tiredness

3.7.2021 – Seasonal allergy/sinus symptoms

3.8.2021 – Seasonal sinus/allergy symptoms

3.12.2021 – Seasonal allergy / sinus symptoms

11.22.2021 – I have narcolepsy (I've had it for 10+ years) so fatigue/tiredness is something I live with every day Today it is worse than usual..

10.31.2022 – Hemorrhoids Primary Care visit

Hypomenorrhea, Polymenorrhea and Amenorrhea

4.15.2021 – Muscle ache was prior to vaccine - selected so could report that period stopped in middle after first dose, has not started this month. 0% chance of pregnancy

4.17.2021 – Loss of appetite

4.19.2021 – Had migraine yesterday, residual today - vsafe check-in wasn't sent to me until 10:30 pm

5.6.2021 – Background: Got 1st shot on day two of period, and it stopped the next day. Had no period when due at time of shot 2. This week - heaviest & longest period of my life. 4 days very heavy bleeding, then 4 more days medium-light flow - total 8-days long

Diaphragmalgia, Hiatus hernia and Dyspepsia

3.29.2021 – Sharp pain that moves around on my left side moves from back then to front under diaphragm.

3.30.2021 – The back pain I had last 2 days that would also manifest itself around the front and under diaphragm on left side was miraculously disappeared by this morning. The pain was wprrisome because it was sharp and at times burning. Was wondering if there was some kidney involvement or if it was a muscle ache. Strangely none of those areas hurt to touch.

4.16.2021 – Occasional achy feeling on outer perimeter of left arm pit. That is same arm I received both vaccines.

6.25.2021 – Hiatle Hernia and digestive issue.

3.27.2022 – Gastrointestinal issues. Possibly diverticulitis.

Glaucoma, Injection site bruising and Musculoskeletal stiffness

2.11.2021 – Large black and blue bruise at site of injection. Im on daily aspirin so blood probably just seeped under skin after shot.

6.1.2021 – Glaucoma pressure increased from 16 to 21.It has been at 16 for many years. Doctor will recheck in 6 months. Not sure from the vaccine or not

3.2.2022 – After booster vaccine next day and for several days SEVERE stiff neck on side of vaccination. Unable to sleep. I assumed my lymph glands swelled causing this . Subsided after 3-4 days. I am still postponing my mammogram forfor fear of false negative

Breast cyst, Menopause and Intermenstrual bleeding

5.2.2021 – Days 8, 9, 10 and 11 had rash and itching at injection site.I also had breakthrough menstrual bleeding for 4 days.

5.17.2021 – Last night, 8 hours from the injection time, I had tingling electrical sensations in my right hand, and then in other places of my limbs, feet.

8.15.2021 – Cyst in breast with debris. Normal but new. I have other cysts but this one was new. Also undergoing menopause conditions. Specialist. Diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound

Hyperacusis, Hypoacusis and Depressed mood

4.26.2021 – Tinitus, very bothring, i have to go to ER

4.27.2021 – I started the hearing issue on the morning of 25th. whenever I talk I felt the echo on both side of my ears. I also hear the exaggeration of the sound from the outside. Basically, i feel like i am sitting in the movie theater when i talk to people. It bother me SO MUCH. I went to ER in (b)(6) on 26th, and was diagnosed as "titinus". I was prescribed the prednisone 60mg/day and for 5 days. I already took 60mg x two days for now, but didn't feel any improvement. I am so annoyed, upset, even depressed. It seriously impact my normal daily life.

4.28.2021 – I took the 3rd dose of prednisone today, but the symptoms of tinitus is not improved. Also, start to feel a little dizziness some times

4.29.2021 – I feel the tinitus improved. The noise got a little milder. But it is still there. Hope i can recover more over next few days. Also, i feel dizzy some times, with the episode of a frw minutes. I can do work and daily activity. But the tinitus still bother me a lot

Hot flush, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

3.6.2021 – Last night had headache, dizzy, nausea & tired

3.7.2021 – Forgot to mention i had chills the first night. Today my whole left side feels like its asleep minus the pin and needle feeling (the side i got the shot on)

3.8.2021 – Unsure if my pain is from the shot or working 12hrs yesterday, to be honest

3.19.2021 – It was a week after the first shot before i had any itch & swelling at injection site. Was weird to have delayed reaction

4.5.2021 – Forgot to mention this yesterday but also been having hot flashes

4.6.2021 – Hot flashes

4.7.2021 – Hot flashes & heart rate slightly elevated. Headache comes & goes could be allergies & unsure if tired bc of how hot out it is

4.23.2021 – Random arm soreness comes and goes.

Chronic sinusitis, Sputum discolored and Musculoskeletal pain

9.29.2021 – Aches around left shoulder, shoulder blade, and left side of neck

11.4.2021 – General lack of energy; not sick

11.15.2021 – First a few days of laryngitis; that cleared up. Now GI upset.

3.31.2022 – Green goo in my sinuses

4.20.2022 – Chronic sinus infection since Dec

4.23.2022 – Still battling chronic sinusitis; Dr appt scheduled in May

4.24.2022 – Same chronic sinusitis

5.5.2022 – Fatigue and leg weakness

5.24.2022 – 1. 7 day cold with head and chest congestion 2. Heartburn with pain from mid-chest to ears; faster than usual heart rate

10.18.2022 – Positive Covid test; Still cough and an abundance of mucus production and post nasal symptoms.

Syncope, Joint swelling and Feeling hot

4.15.2021 – Some dizziness; and even though I havent technically had a fever, I have felt very hot most of the day.

7.14.2021 – Swelling in back of right knee and swelling of right ankle, with pain on skin of this ankle when gently pressed on. Also one particularly painful spot on back of right calf; this area is also hard to the touch. All this began about 3 weeks ago.

7.24.2022 – Faint ringing in ears

7.25.2022 – Swelling (lymph nodes?) under left arm. Injection was given in left arm.

7.26.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under left arm. Left arm was the injection site. Some pain in lymph nodes when lying on my left side.

7.27.2022 – Still have swollen lymph nodes under the left arm (Caine was given in left arm).

7.28.2022 – Swelling of lymph nodes under left arm (where shot was given) is almost gone.

Ear congestion, Tenderness and Edema peripheral

3.16.2021 – The body ache is localized to the front of my armpit of the arm where I received the shot.

3.17.2021 – I have pain and swelling under my armpit where I got the shot.

3.18.2021 – Pain and swelling under armpit (probably where lymph node is)

3.19.2021 – Tenderness under armpit on side where shot was (lymph nodes?)

3.20.2021 – Some tenderness under left armpit

11.30.2021 – Soreness and swelling in lymph node under arm that I received shot in

12.1.2021 – Swelling and tenderness in lymph node under armpit on side of body where I received shot

12.2.2021 – Slight tenderness under armpit lymph nodes, swelling in throat lymph nodes

12.19.2021 – Cough and fatigue

12.28.2021 – Congestion and runny nose, headache

1.11.2022 – Ear congestion

Cartilage injury, Periarthritis and Skin exfoliation

2.24.2021 – Very mild numbness around injection site yesterday

3.18.2021 – Elevated heart rate 30 bpm higher the last 2 days, sore lymph nodes

3.19.2021 – Elevated heart rate 20 bpm above normal.

3.20.2021 – RHR 10 bpm above normal

3.21.2021 – RHR still 10 bpm above normal.

3.22.2021 – RHR still 10 bpm above normal

4.6.2021 – Developed a rash after receiving the second shot. Rash was in the location of the first shot. Rash peeled like a sunburn.

6.15.2021 – Extreme joint pain.

9.14.2021 – Frozen shoulder and posterior labral tear.

Pregnancy, Vertigo and Fatigue

3.3.2021 – I am pregnant (3D trimester) and has a busy day, so fatigue could be attributed to that and not the vaccine

3.24.2021 – I am nine months pregnant so I am often tired

3.25.2021 – I am pregnant in 3rd trimester

3.26.2021 – Had severe vertigo in the morning; not a reaction Ive ever had to anything else, so a bit surprising. Wore off by late afternoon

3.27.2021 – I had moderate vertigo through mid-morning, an improvement from yesterday, so I think it IS attributable to the vaccine and not because I am pregnant in 3D trimester