Their Stories

Abdominal pain lower, Dyspnea and Cough

3.20.2021 – Lower abdominal soreness

3.25.2021 – I have had mild shortness of breath and frequent dry cough every evening since I received the vaccine on 3/20/21.

3.27.2021 – Continue to notice a dry cough in the evening and mold shortness of breath at times.

4.10.2021 – Since I received the vaccine I keep having a nagging and moderate dry cough every evening.

4.17.2021 – Dry nagging cough

4.19.2021 – Productive cough

4.21.2021 – Occasional dry cough

4.22.2021 – Occasional dry cough with severe crushing/ pounding headache

4.23.2021 – Occasional cough

Peripheral nerve injury, Cerebral disorder and Essential tremor

5.11.2021 – 1. Pink Eye2. MRI Diagnosis: Moderate White Matter Brain Disease3. Botox injections into larynx diagnosis: focal essential tremors in voice box, possible Spasmodic Dysphonia (neurological disease) Primary Care Physician office visit, Neurologist office visit

8.10.2021 – Nerve damage in neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.

2.9.2022 – Diagnosed through genetic testing with CMT2N. Just had surgery on right hand for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

10.30.2022 – I have Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type 2N which is axonal nerve damage and muscle weakness. I feel the shot (this time) accentuated my CMT symptoms.

11.2.2022 – My husband died Monday

11.4.2022 – Extreme sweating

11.11.2022 – Stress from losing my husband 10/31/2022.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Heart rate irregular and Palpitations

4.11.2021 – Was feeling good til 1st vaccine 3/21. Time for second vaccine but breathing worse e.g. shortness of breath to walk 50ft and shower do laundry, etc. left fingers still go numb since vaccine, lump at site, extreme fatigue and frequent H/A.

4.18.2021 – Shortness of breath with activity such as walking from one end of the house to the other, walking the dog in the yard. palpitations, severe headaches arm numbness and tingling and fatigue - I had just gotten back to WNL after COVID

10.2.2021 – Headache, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath

10.9.2021 – Headache and shortness of breath

Myocardial infarction and Dizziness

3.11.2021 – Few times I felt very dizzy and concerned I may fall .after sitting and holding to a wall and taking deep breaths, felt better and almost back to normal.

3.31.2021 – Monday I had a heart attack!!s current I am hospitalized I had a heart attack, late Sunday and currently admitted to hospital for treatment got stent placement!!!!

4.2.2021 – Monday evening I had heart attack and been admitted to hospital and undergo surgery!

Decreased appetite, Neck pain and Lymph node pain

1.1.2021 – Neck pain and headache on side of injection. Possibly caused nausea but other potential causes

1.30.2021 – Yesterday i also felt moderate fatigue and mild chills. But forgot to click.

1.30.2022 – About 8 hours after my shot, I felt aches, joint pain in my wrists and hips, had chills, decreased appetite. Sore arm and swollen lymph by my armpit that was very tender as well. Within 24hours of the vaccine, most symptoms resolved though fatigued.

Nasal pruritus, Intermenstrual bleeding and Eye pruritus

4.5.2021 – break-through period spotting

4.6.2021 – My period has started again even though my last cycle finished about a week and a half ago.

4.7.2021 – out-of-cycle menstrual period

4.8.2021 – still experiencing menstrual period out of cycle

4.9.2021 – still menstruating out of cycle

4.24.2021 – feel surprisingly good today

1.4.2022 – Unusual amount of bodyache, hot flashes, nausea, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and nose (I have severe seasonal allergies); fast result COVID test (nasal swab) showed negative

5.24.2022 – Currently sick with COVID (headaches, body aches, diarrhea, fatigue, congestion, feverish, low appetite)

Dysmenorrhea, Head discomfort and Flatulence

1.9.2021 – Pressure in my head and slight dizziness

1.10.2021 – Still have a lingering headache

1.11.2021 – Felt like menstrual cramps as I am near my cycle and I cramp

1.12.2021 – Not really pain. Ive been having indigestion, I noticed the pain after the vaccine and the past few days have been having gas. Not sure if it's related.

1.13.2021 – Slight indigestion, no pain

1.15.2021 – Not having a headache, but feeling a little fuzzy and head pressure. Could be allergy related. I also feel sleepy.

2.8.2021 – Slightly tired

Mental fatigue, Lymphedema and Middle insomnia

3.5.2021 – R below knee edema. Started 3-4days after shot

3.12.2021 – Increased pain and lymphedema in right leg below knee excluding foot.

3.21.2021 – Axillary lymph nods, right/left inguinal lymph node swelling. Burning/itching under skin in these areas and from medial knees to my stomach. Right leg cramps. Difficulty sleeping at night. Cough.

4.3.2021 – Cant sleep through night. Waking up very hot in middle of night when home temperature is 66-68 degrees. Increased levels of anxiety. Mental fatigue.

4.9.2021 – Severe Depression

4.18.2021 – Severe depression

4.23.2021 – Anxiety depression and difficulty sleeping. Severe hip pain.

5.2.2021 – Depression, missed period.

9.17.2021 – Sick-9/6 to 9/10. Fever of 100.8, wet cough, congestion, body ache, running nose, headache. Still have a cough but it is dry. Still fatigued.

Injection site reaction, Urticaria and Injection site swelling

1.20.2021 – One week and one day later my injection site was itchy, a bit red and raised like a welt. No big deal but surprising.

2.4.2021 – Slightly elevated temperature when preparing for bed yesterday (about 15 hours after injection) 99.8 last night, then 98.6 this morning

3.10.2021 – Shoulder pain in left shoulder. My first injection was in the left shoulder, pain began around that time and seems to be worsening. I dont think it is related to the vaccination.

3.17.2021 – Fatigue, shoulder pain

Dyspnea exertional, Somnolence and Feeling hot

1.24.2021 – Daily very severe headaches.

2.4.2021 – I didnt check In sooner but for 2 days after the vaccine, I had severe body-wide joint pain. 10/10 worst pain in my whole life.

2.20.2021 – Just strong fatigue and occasional (ever couple of days) headaches

7.31.2021 – Extreme fatigue, easily out of breath/winded from just walking up stairs (Im supposed to be an athlete.) Not hungry ever, to motivation, only want to sleep. Feel feverish but not fever

Blood pressure increased, Chest pain and Rash

1.14.2021 – Mild. Foggy or light headed. Possibly from anxiety about the shot.

1.28.2021 – Blood pressure increase.

2.18.2021 – Shingle like pain in right side of chest. Haven't scheduled appointment but will.

2.4.2022 – At two weeks after my booster I developed symptoms consistent with COVID. Fever 102, moderate muscle ache of lower back and suspected rash. All resoved on day 5 afterwards. Two negative PCR tests during that time. Vaccine/immune reaction or undetecte

Malnutrition, Lip blister and Oral mucosal blistering

5.27.2021 – HA, sore throat, elevated pulse rate (102) 5/25th upon rising. Temp that morning was 98.9 felt miserable all day. Today still have scratchy throat T-97.7

6.1.2021 – Voice was coming back but now Throat feels dry, voice raspy. Energy level getting better. 5/24 was the onset of cold symptoms , fatigue.

6.22.2021 – Blisters in mouth, inner lip.

12.9.2021 – Joint pain and swollen hands. Lupus flare? No fever. Office visit

6.8.2022 – Severe joint pain, several Abnormal bloodwork levels, dehydration, malnutrition, weight loss Doing better now. Still not sure why I was so sick.

Vasculitis, Lymphedema and Diarrhea

3.31.2021 – Not sure it's important but I've had lymph nodes removed (stage 4 breast cancer) and a little buildup of lymphatic fluid

4.1.2021 – Some lymphoedema which I suppose is to be expected. Some kind of joint pain in bad knee and hip that is unexpected.

4.2.2021 – Not sure if chills/diarrhea related to something I ate or to vaccine as can't tell when I should experience them.never had chills when eating something thatight cause me diarrhea.

4.4.2021 – Everything thing getting better. No chills or diarrhea. Joint pain is not as bad and barely feel feel pain and swelling at vaccination site.

6.29.2021 – Aches in joints that I've never had.

9.28.2021 – Not related to covid-19.

3.30.2022 – Inflamed blood vessel in leg.

5.26.2022 – I report the above but I had two different shots yesterday and bieve the issues are with the pneumonia shot not COVID booster.

5.27.2022 – These symptoms are related to pneumonia shot I received the same arm/same day I received 2nd booster

Gastrointestinal motility disorder, Bone pain and Eye pain

2.5.2021 – No

2.10.2021 – I did have a slight fever today but it went down

2.11.2021 – I am always cold but today I felt warm off and on

2.18.2021 – My blood pressure has gone up. Had a bad cough and a hard time breathing .They took a chest exray. They gave me a prescription. A z pack.

2.26.2021 – Pain in my left eye

4.3.2021 – I get tired alot and my bones in my legs hurt

4.9.2021 – I had Diarrhea, running noise and a cough. For 3 days.the diarrhea and running noise went away yesterday. Still have a slight cough left.

5.27.2021 – Having trouble with my bowls. Taking in a stool specimen into have it tested and also blood work..done today. Doctor appointment.

2.25.2022 – Chest pain , dizzy felt week.

Therapeutic response unexpected, Sluggishness and Injection site pain

3.13.2021 – My level of anxiety and frustration has plummeted. I am feeling a great sense of relief and gratitude.

3.14.2021 – I continue to feel that my mental health is improving. I am more optimistic than before the vaccine.

3.15.2021 – Positive outlook continues to increase.

3.16.2021 – I couldnt tell if my tiredness was due to the vaccine or changing to Daylight Savings Time. I was up for 2 hours then went back to bed for 2 hours. I have felt OK since but have not been too active today.

5.3.2022 – On day of vaccines experienced pain at site of injections. Day after felt sluggish. By 2nd day after felt fine. Happy to have the extra protection!!

Tinnitus and Respiratory tract congestion

10.13.2022 – Tinnitus is getting worse again. Happened after previous boosters, but didn't note-didn't associate then. Have been paying attention this time. It's worse than before booster. Hope it tones down again.

10.14.2022 – Still have increased tinnitus.. probably will for weeks

10.15.2022 – Tinnitus still very annoying

10.16.2022 – Tinnitus still very noticeable

10.17.2022 – Still noticeable tinnitus

11.21.2022 – Slight chest congestion. Husband had head congestion and drippy nose about 1/2 day earlier.

Arteriospasm coronary, Dysarthria and Dysphagia

4.15.2021 – Redness of face from yesterday has subsided.

4.16.2021 – Throat started to swell yesterday afternoon. Took allergy medicine and it helped a bit but still swollen. Hard to swallow. Hard to talk. Very raspy voice. At doctor now to check it out.

4.17.2021 – Throat swelling sensation, sore throat, chest tightness (got a covid test today to make sure I didnt get it results pending)

4.24.2021 – Stabbing headache on left side of head, I never have headaches so this is weird

4.30.2021 – Headache was severe day 9-13 after shot, still have headache. Also loss of appetite and heart palpitations. Some chest tightness. Have appointment with neurology scheduled in a week.

5.5.2021 – Headache continues and some days is debilitating, worse in morning and night. Random pains in legs, thighs, calves. Heart motor spasm still present at night.

5.13.2021 – Headache continues. Heart beating irregular continues. Had borderline abnormal PR ekg.

7.14.2021 – Went to ER for eye issues and arm/face tingling. Also have trouble swallowing. Weakness in body on and off.

Telemedicine, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Sinus disorder

1.31.2021 – Shoulder, arm, and neck pain continuing week after vaccination Telephone consultation

2.26.2021 – Leg cramps nightly

3.12.2021 – Pain in shoulder due to injection in shoulder joint has led to ongoing shoulder, back and neck issues. Visit to orthopedic surgeon office

3.19.2021 – Sore throat, upset stomach, shoulder issues still from first shot.

3.26.2021 – Shoulder issues from first shot in shoulder rather than muscle. Physical therapy still.

2.13.2022 – Sore throat, sinus symptoms, cold symptoms, swollen glands, cough

Skin reaction, Telemedicine and Hypersensitivity

4.7.2021 – Migraines continued for another day past my 2 weeks after vaccine point. Had a reaction to my allergy shot 2 weeks after vaccine. I have never had a reaction before in 10 years of shots, I'm on a maintenance dose. Phone call with doctor after hours

4.21.2021 – I take Ajovy for migraines and have breast had a skin reaction. This is my first shot since my vaccine and i had itching at the site of injection of the Ajovy. Also still random itching away vaccination site

Respiratory tract infection viral, Periorbital swelling and Menstrual disorder

3.16.2021 – Puffy left eye

6.17.2021 – Had two periods within two weeks of each other

4.4.2022 – Neck ache

4.5.2022 – Swollen lymph node under arm

4.6.2022 – Earache and swollen lymph node under arm

4.12.2022 – Swollen Lymph Node underarm, sore

10.13.2022 – Caught Covid :-(

10.23.2022 – Runny nose, cough, fatigue

11.1.2022 – Runny nose, cough, tight chest

11.6.2022 – Headache, weird fevers that come and go, runny nose and on and off cough since I got the vaccine?

11.13.2022 – After several weeks of being sick, ever since the booster?the doctor gave me antibiotics, Advair and albuterol. She suspected bronchitis. I'm finally feeling better so I'm not sure what happened, first time feeling better since booster.

11.20.2022 – I'm sick again! Bronchitis

Eczema, Sleep disorder and Anosmia

3.27.2021 – Elevated heart rate for a while after the injection

5.1.2021 – Having a little numbness on the left side of my body, something Ive very occasionally experienced over the years before. So it may have nothing to do with vaccine, but thought Id mention it anyhow.

5.15.2021 – Muscle pain in arm where I received vaccination all last night while in bed. Made ii difficult to sleep but sensation gone now.

10.23.2021 – I've had an eczema-like skin condition on my face, neck, and hands since early July. My doctor gave me treatments for it but they haven't been very effective. I've never had anything like eczema before so I kind of wondered where this came from.

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Injection site joint pain and Lymphadenopathy

3.15.2021 – moving my arm is very painful in the shoulder

3.16.2021 – SIRVA: Shoulder Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration

3.17.2021 – shoulder where the shot was given still hurts, taken ibuprophene, applyin ice and doing gentle movements

4.5.2021 – swollen lymph node under the left armpit same side of injection

4.6.2021 – swollen armpits and collar bones lymphs

4.7.2021 – swollen lymphs under armpit and collar bone

4.8.2021 – swollen lymphs in armit y collar bone

4.9.2021 – swollen lymphs in collar bone

Dry eye, Confusional state and Ocular hyperemia

4.28.2021 – Confusion is my biggest concern. It has seemed to get better the last couple days though. And might be unrelated.

12.20.2021 – Red eyes, and brain fog

12.28.2021 – Not sure if it's related but I have had super dry red eyes for just under two weeks and I'm not doing anything differently than I was before the booster. I've never had dry eyes before.

1.4.2022 – Super dry eyes like I mentioned last week. But they're slowly improving. No discharge or itch from my eyes, but just dry and very red. Optometrist appointment

Postmenopausal hemorrhage, Swelling of eyelid and Intermenstrual bleeding

3.11.2021 – Swollen lymph node, foggy brain

3.12.2021 – Runny nose

4.1.2021 – Pressure in my head, lightheaded, brain fog

4.2.2021 – Swollen lymph node, brain fog, irritability

4.3.2021 – Swollen lymph node, unusual irritability, brain fog

4.8.2021 – Swollen left eyelid, the side of the shot. Insomnia

4.22.2021 – Despite the fact that I am postmenopausal, I had spotting much like beginning of a period. But not fresh blood. Also in previous reports I indicated more severe irritability. As I look back on that now it was much like pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)

5.5.2021 – As I reported previously, Im spotting again. I am postmenopausal. This would indicate almost exactly 4 week period of time from the first spotting, a week after my second shot, to now. Theres been definitely a unique hormonal response.

5.6.2021 – Menstrual spotting, yet Im *postmenopausal.* First start one week after second shot, and just started again, 4 weeks to the day. Clearly a *hormonal* response.

7.1.2021 – One incident of super-rapid heart rate out of the blue culminating in dizziness.

4.1.2022 – I contracted Covid on December 26. Tested negative January 4. Yet in the weeks that have followed up until perhaps last week I have continued to have sleeping issues as tho my circadian rhythm was screwed up. Some brain fog remained. Plus voice 90%

Patient isolation, Neuralgia and Mobility decreased

3.19.2021 – Dizzy

5.28.2021 – Dizzy, intestinal symptoms, tired, cough

8.27.2021 – Zapping of nerves in random areas of body

10.25.2021 – Day after full dose booster I was flat in my back

10.26.2021 – Feeling normal today. Yeah.

10.21.2022 – Tested positive COVID on July 9 the day departing Celebrity cruise from (b)(6) to (b)(6) to (b)(6). Started Paxlovid in day 3. On July 20 retested positive after 3 days of negative tests. Isolated for 22 days in July. Flu in early Oct

Vulvovaginal dryness, Palatal swelling and Vulvovaginal pain

8.15.2021 – Burning, tingling, numbness mostly on left side , in back, down air, leg and in face. Itching in face.

8.16.2021 – Last night my eyes and nose were so itchy that I put ice on my face to relieve it. I was inside so I really dont think it was an environmental (windbourne) allergy.

8.30.2021 – Im reporting even though I have no idea if this is related. Starting 3 days ago, I started getting virginal dryness/soreness. Its gone now bu its weird. I never had this before. So, just reporting.

9.9.2021 – Redness, looking and feeling flushed in face and chest. Swelling of glands, feels tight to swallow. Tingling in face/tongue. Burning, tightness in left arm and legs. Pharmacist gave me Claritin to address swelling in upper palate, nasal passages, glands and tightness in throat.

Sick relative, Asthenia and Dyspnea

6.5.2021 – I am sick. Horrible cough, runny nose, low energy. Daughter & her boys got sick. They tested negative for Covid. I just got their cold

3.6.2022 – I had 2 separate exposures to Covid & ended up getting it. I had cough, body aches, fatigue & chills. I was only sick for 4 days. Tested positive for Covid 2 days before my scheduled Booster/3rd dose

3.26.2022 – Shortness of breath

4.15.2022 – I have a cold. Feeling miserable, but not Covid or vaccine related

Urine analysis, Irritability and Sleep disorder

7.8.2022 – Tired, clingy and a bit cranky but not much more than usual.

7.12.2022 – Waiting on test results from urine. No ear infection. No throat issue. No congestion or coughing. Saw her pediatrician. Running urine test and Covid test. Waiting 24-36 hours per Dr instruction before doing bloodwork

8.17.2022 – Since Friday after the shot she stopped taking naps and has been very irritable if we try to put her to bed. Otherwise she is very happy. Could just be 14 month sleep regression and separation anxiety.

9.9.2022 – Stuffed up and runny nose since Tuesday morning. Likely bug picked up at indoor play space Saturday. Dad has scratchy throat. Mom has both throat and sinus issues.

Tongue pruritus, Immune system disorder and Gastritis

4.6.2021 – 4/3 I had fever, body aches and lethargy on 4/4 I got Covid Arm and fever at night. Yesterday 4/5 I felt weak and allergic.

4.8.2021 – Yesterday it was mostly abdominal pain

4.18.2021 – I experienced inflamation in my stomach like IBS. Stomach aches, acid reflux, constipation,

4.23.2021 – Tired, congested chest and resting heart rate creeping up 2 points per day.

4.30.2021 – My immune system is overreacting to everything on a daily basis. Hives, itchy tongue for no reason, skin itchiness, asthma at night. Feels like an inflamatory reaction. Makes me want to take a steroid to quiet the cytokenes.

7.2.2021 – Auto immune issues, inflamation, unexplained allergies and reactions.

10.2.2021 – Exagerated immune responses. Similar to whole body allergies. Itching, inflamation. Had to take prednisone

11.6.2021 – Head aches and sinus pressure

11.19.2021 – Asthma (coughing and flegm)

4.22.2022 – Just tired gained weight.

5.18.2022 – Lethargy, foggy mind, body aches, low grade fever

6.6.2022 – Body itching and overreactive immune actions. Allergies.

7.23.2022 – Just tired more than usual and weight gain. No other conditions

10.2.2022 – Huge welt (3 inches by 4 inches) on my arm where I got

10.3.2022 – Sleepy

10.5.2022 – Light headed, weak legs

10.6.2022 – Prickly feelings around my body. But now on prednisone.

10.7.2022 – Light headed

10.23.2022 – Fatigued?

10.28.2022 – Lethargy and vertigo - high resting heart rate

Respiratory rate increased, Crying and Secretion discharge

11.11.2021 – Said her arm felt a little weird before it started hurting at the injection site.

11.13.2021 – She has cried/complained about the pain periodically but it has not affected her activities. It is improving.

12.5.2021 – She won't take off her bandages so it's possible they're causing some irritation.

5.24.2022 – She was tired before the shot and had poor sleep. She was exposed to COVID but has tested negative with no symptoms.

5.25.2022 – Elevated heart & breathing rates. She was exposed to COVID prior to immunization and has symptoms similar to siblings but tested negative.

5.26.2022 – Sore throat, congestion/croupy cough. Tested positive for COVID today. Was exposed prior to vax.

5.27.2022 – Croupy cough and hoarse voice. COVID positive.

5.28.2022 – Sore throat, coughing. (COVID Positive)

6.16.2022 – She has had a light cough, similar to her COVID cough but producing some mucus. We think it's allergies.

11.17.2022 – Basic cold/virus. Mild symptoms, COVID/flu is not suspected.