Their Stories

Diverticulum, Diverticulitis and Parosmia

4.23.2021 – Had a cold, sore throat, coughing and very little congestion. Getting better.

5.6.2021 – Strange smell in my nostrils. A little tired.

5.21.2021 – Had a bout of diarrhea on saturday, tired and weak.

7.30.2021 – Diverticulosis

10.29.2021 – Have had 2 flare ups of diverticulosis. Went to er last night. On amoxicillin. And hydrocodone with tylenol for pain. Currently have a fever of 100.7. A few muscle aches. Considering getting tested. Thank you gor checking on me.

Nasal congestion, Lymphadenopathy and COVID-19

5.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on neck

9.3.2021 – Sore throat, cough, congested nose

1.20.2022 – Very sick

1.22.2022 – Bad headache and don't feel well

1.23.2022 – I think I got so sick from the booster because I just recovered from omicron. I think you should tell healthy 12-year-olds to wait a month or more after they recover from omicron before getting their booster.

1.24.2022 – I got my booster right after I had omicron. I had almost no symptoms when I had omicron, but the booster made me severely sick for days. The CDC should tell parents to wait a month (or more!) after a kid has covid before getting vaccinated again.

Functional gastrointestinal disorder, Colitis ulcerative and Gastrointestinal disorder

3.3.2021 – I have Ulcerative Colitis. I have been having Intestinal problems for months. My arm is a little sore I have to make a appointment to see my Gastroenterologist

4.2.2021 – I have Ulcerative Colitis. I was very tired and had digestive issues Tuesday night and was very tired Wednesday. After I rested all Wednesday night I felt better Thursday

4.20.2021 – My Ulcerative Colitis is flaring up

4.27.2021 – Ulcerative Colitis is flaring up. I have to watch what I eat

Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, Hyperthyroidism and Renal disorder

5.3.2021 – Chills & fatigue. Could be related to hyperthyroidism.

6.21.2021 – Physically freezing & fatigued. Was being treated for hyperthyroidism, now being treated for hypothyroidism. TSH should be 0.450-4.500. Last blood test on 5/11/21show it's now 70.200. Dr. discontinued Methimazole.

9.30.2021 – Elevated blood pressure

11.5.2021 – Kidney number is elevated. I've never had issues with my kidneys before. Could be due to a diuretic I didn't need. Note: I sent this info to you on 4/4.

12.29.2021 – Emergency surgery to remove gallbladder

Extrasystoles, Ventricular extrasystoles and Fatigue

4.23.2021 – Tiredness

7.5.2021 – Skipping heart beats. Forget technical term. EKG showed it, stress test confirmed constant skipping before during and after. Hope to see a cardiologist soon. Also fatigue that won't go away. Personal physician at Kaiser Permanente

10.3.2021 – Heart constantly missing beats. Had a few test. Will be fitted tomorrow with a holter monitor. My primary care doctor

4.4.2022 – Since first shot have pvc's. Stress test, 24 hour holter monitor and echocardiogram done so far. Private doctor at Kaiser

Adverse drug reaction, Loss of consciousness and Heart rate increased

4.7.2021 – Headaches continue and now Im experiencing an an itching sensation on my arms, back, torso and head. Not as much on my legs. No actual rash and no swelling. Maybe just a reaction to the pollen but I have never experienced anything like this before

4.28.2021 – Headaches have returned but are mild and I have realized that I am experiencing joint pain fairly regularly and lower leg cramps occasionally. The joint pain was bad enough in my hips one day I couldnt walk more than three blocks without stopping.

3.24.2022 – I passed out at a football game 9- 2020. Heart rate elevated, I wasn't perspiring, & wasn't thirsty. Drs determined it was a side effect of my migraine medication. I had a similar feeling last weekend but recognized it early and didn't pass out. EMT treated and monitored at the football game, I then had follow up appointments with my neurologist and cardiologist

Escherichia infection, Back disorder and Poor quality sleep

4.2.2021 – Itching at the vaccination shot area.

4.9.2021 – Itching at the injection site

6.18.2021 – Right thigh has been feeling tingling and goes down to my foot. Not sleeping well because of the pain in leg. Office visit and another in two weeks.

11.13.2021 – From booster site to my first two fingers

6.6.2022 – Lower back pain Office visit my general and surgeon

10.31.2022 – Baack problem s ' e-coli aand now at urgent care for ? Something having surgery onbsck November 29 third time isa charm frist two canceled as E-coli and hadn't cleared up.

Incontinence, Pollakiuria and Influenza like illness

4.1.2021 – incontinence several times today

4.2.2021 – frequent urination w/accompanying incontinence

4.3.2021 – am doing new exercises in PT which may also be causing muscle aches

4.5.2021 – Coughing in bed

4.21.2021 – Extreme tiredness, achiness all over, & a sore throat. I took 2 extra strength tylenols & took a nap, then I felt better.

5.5.2021 – Achy, tired

5.13.2021 – My rt. leg is painful when I bend down a certain way,esp. behind the knee, and I cant put pressure on it when I attempt to stand from a sitting position.

6.30.2021 – Flu-like symptoms that came on fast: Headache, sneezing, runny nose, head congestion, cough, tiredness, achiness.

Sensory loss, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

1.17.2021 – After submitting my vaccination health check yesterday, I did feel a weird tingling sensation in my left foot. My legs had been crossed while sitting down for awhile, but then it felt almost like a I lost nearly all sensation in my left foot for a few minutes. My injection site was in my left, so I wasnt sure if this was just a coincidence.

1.29.2021 – There have been a couple times when my hands or feet on my left side fall asleep or feel more intensely tingling and lasts for a bit longer than normal.

2.5.2022 – Tested positive for Covid-19 near the beginning of January. Experienced headache, body aches, fatigue, nose/chest congestion, and cough.

Tooth abscess, Sinusitis and Pyrexia

11.26.2021 – I had a sinus infection. I get them at least 1x/year. Factors include pollen, air quality, dust. This year I forewent an urgent care visit for a RX for Amox-Clav 875-125. The infection ran it's course in 10 days w/salt H2O 2x/day nasal rinses.

5.17.2022 – I was feeling tired & feverish. I tested for Covid & it was negative. I saw my dentist & had an abscessed upper left molar. It was removed last Thursday. 10 days of rest, soft food & antibiotics. With pandemic, this was 1st visit in 2 years.

Joint range of motion decreased, Tendonitis and Musculoskeletal discomfort

1.28.2021 – Left knee joint pain x24hrs unable to pick up or bend my knee had swelling at knee, 3 days later left shoulder pain x24 hrs diff. With raising or rotating my arm. Then 5 days later had severe headache, body aches & fatigue x2 days.

2.6.2021 – Neck tight, left shoulder aches no further symptoms

2.25.2021 – Both elbows feel like swollen glands, very achey, tender to touch.. Joint & upper arm muscles are painful.When lifting left arm it feels tight, I cant lift & rotate my arm without discomfort.

3.17.2021 – Both elbows extremely achey, almost like a tendinitis or swollen lymph nodes, also left shoulder discomfort.

Hyperesthesia, Burning sensation and Epistaxis

4.22.2021 – Nose bleeds

4.23.2021 – Runny nose, scratchy throat

4.28.2021 – Itching on the skin- back, abdominal, chest and thighs. Eczema like swelling and red but go away after wetting the affected area and symptom come back at night.

5.19.2021 – Rash with burning sensation on my left arm, palm and fingers. Very sensitive to light touch even clothings. I've tried benedryl cream ans antibiotic cream, cleaned with hydrogen peroxide, iodine, but the rash isn't healing.

Gait disturbance, Muscular weakness and Night sweats

4.10.2021 – Extreme stiffness in my adductor muscles and back. I can hardly walk! Also Night sweats.

4.17.2021 – Intense muscle and joint pain in my hips, shoulders, elbows back and neck

5.8.2021 – Severe muscle and joint pain General Practice

5.15.2021 – Continued muscular pain in all the major joints and muscles. Currently on 30 mg a day prednisone and 400mg a day of Celebrex for pain. No diagnosis yet. Definitely vaccine related. GP. Waiting to see Rheumatologist

7.17.2021 – Acute pain in shoulders and knees, muscle weakness in legs and arms, acute pain in wrists.Tingling in feet. In hospital appointment with Rheumatologist

10.16.2021 – Severe joint pain in knees, hands, shoulders

4.19.2022 – Acute joint pain in wrists, shoulders hips and knees In office visits to rheumatologist

Immunosuppression, Eye infection and Ocular discomfort

12.28.2020 – Light headed only

12.29.2020 – W light headed and generally Fatigued after 8 hr rest w more pronounced after noon time

12.30.2020 – Fatigue and small headache

1.1.2021 – Possibly relay to Rheumatoid arthritis increased discomfort in ability to participate With my activities Possibly increase rheumatoid arthritis discomfort related to immune suppression, will follow up

1.2.2021 – Related to the RA I believe

1.3.2021 – I believe related to My Rheumatoid arthritis

1.4.2021 – Eye infection w discomfort Set up a follow up appointment with my attending. RA seems uncomfortable and more severe would you hydroxychloroquine and xeljanz auto immune Meds and increased soreness and difficulty Doing my job however muddling through it

1.30.2021 – Related to RA conditions

2.1.2021 – Fatigue increased w work

2.2.2021 – Generally fatigue early today w aches Didnt keep a dr visit @ The VA

2.10.2021 – Infection cellulite of foot Immune suppressed after surgery, after getting the second dose, I considered not related Veterans medical center

Therapeutic response unexpected, Taste disorder and Parosmia

3.7.2021 – None

3.8.2021 – Nothing to do with being ill.

3.22.2021 – No

3.24.2021 – Oddly, better than i have felt in months.

3.25.2021 – Is this normal to have no reaction after 78 hours?

3.27.2021 – Deep thigh bone in early morning

3.28.2021 – Sore throat due to potential cold from a careless family member.

3.29.2021 – Due to the onset of a cold. Other family members have been ill, and are getting better. Neither had a fever.

4.5.2021 – Two weeks after both Vac1 and Vac2, my lower back, lower neck, hips and knees hurt far more than normal. Unwilling to do any extra meds. Lethargy. Vac1 symptoms lasted about 5 days. Today is day two (2).

5.19.2022 – None at this time.

5.20.2022 – Nothing out of the ordinary.

11.14.2022 – Had a covid boost, and senses of taste and smell have been dramatically altered.

Chapped lips, Lip dry and Brain fog

1.14.2021 – Ache in muscle around injection site.

1.15.2021 – Aching at site of injection, felt in all muscle groups within ~2" of injection site.

5.19.2021 – Minor chapping/drying around corner of upper lip. Both sides, from approximately in front of canines to corner of mouth. Not associated with any change in lifestyle.

9.16.2022 – COVID positive, July 25th. Brain fog, muscle aches, sore throat, headache, fever, chillls.

12.15.2022 – Positive for COVID , July 25th

Lip dry, Tongue discomfort and Dry skin

5.14.2021 – Painful area on mid back left side only, like muscle strain between shoulder blade and bottom of ribs. Came on suddenly and has been persistent all day.

6.9.2021 – Very painful joints. I have had to immobilize my left thumb by taping to index finger due to sharpness of the pain if I use a grip movement. Right hand hurts too but cant immobilize both. Also painful knee and shoulder.

7.2.2021 – Crazy burning and tingling of tongue. Some tongue numbness. Also tingling and dryness on inside of lips and cheeks.

7.9.2021 – Painful hip joints

7.23.2021 – Very sore hip and knee joints

6.11.2022 – Sore joints

Tendonitis, Skin warm and Dysmenorrhea

2.11.2021 – Arm and hand, on the arm that has gotten both shots, is palpably warmer to the touch than the other arm and hand.That began this evening. Some forearm numbness (feels like nerve impingement, so possibly due to swelling?) Arm is warmest at and around injection site but entire arm and hand are warmer than other side.

2.12.2021 – Acute contralateral axillary lymphadenopathy. Went to bed last night at 1am. Woke at 3am from pain. Was awake with gradually decreasing left axillary pain until 10am. Several nodes were palpably enlarged on the lateral side of my chest, and painful to the touch. I slept from 10am to noon. When I woke up, pain was gone. Armpit feels like things are a bit swollen still, but no pain. Separately, my right hand remains palpably warmer to the touch than my left, though to a lesser degree. Continuing to have some low level numbness on my right forearm, wrist, and hand- it feels like what happens when my tendinitis flares, so Im assuming its from inflammation in the arm, and am not concerned yet.

8.10.2021 – Irregular, more painful, and much heavier menstrual cycle In person (outpatient) visit and imaging

Temporomandibular pain and dysfunction syndrome, Tympanic membrane perforation and Visual impairment

3.26.2021 – Migraine

4.17.2021 – Tingling in my face

4.18.2021 – Brief, stabbing chest pain

5.6.2021 – First week-long+ (on-going) migraine in years. No abortive I have would break it. My neurologist had to give me something brand new that seems to be helping. Otherwise, I will go to the ER. I now have a shakiness in my vision, fatigue & severe nausea

12.30.2022 – Sinus pressure, ear pain, sore throat, small rash on stomach, fatigue, and headache. I go to the doctor in the morning.

Enlarged uvula, Tension and Ophthalmic migraine

3.1.2021 – 3rd night of insomnia last night

3.3.2021 – Still having some insomnia

3.19.2021 – Insomnia

4.1.2021 – 2 ocular migraines Eye dr in person visit

11.23.2021 – Swollen uvula off and on. Also had severe eye problems (diagnosed as dry eye) that i failed to report since august. Have discontinued mask use and problem is gone

5.5.2022 – Chiropractic

5.8.2022 – Tension in jaw, scalp prickling a couple days ago

5.10.2022 – Slight sore throat and neck tension

5.17.2022 – Shoulder and neck pain Chiropractic

8.2.2022 – Dry eye disease worsened from mask wearing

9.28.2022 – Seasonal Allergies are way worse since booster

12.21.2022 – Had COVID

Lymphedema and Urticaria

2.11.2021 – Hives Email consult with nurse at drs office and 2 in person consults with pharmacist

2.19.2021 – The hives that started two weeks ago have not gone away. In fact, they have spread. Im scheduled to get second vaccination in two days (Sunday, 2/21). Consulted with a pharmacist, a friend who is my prior nurse, as well as my doctor by email. I might try to go to a walk-in clinic tomorrow.

2.21.2021 – I have hives which began about 16-17 days ago.

2.22.2021 – Hives, which I started about 2 weeks before receiving second covid-19 vaccination

2.23.2021 – I still have hives, and associated pain/discomfort from them. They began about 2 weeks after first vaccine shot.

2.25.2021 – Hives, duration: 3 weeks, doctor does not think related to covid vaccine

2.27.2021 – Hives or possible lymphedema, it maybe unrelated to vaccination

2.28.2021 – Hives or possible lymphedema, likely unrelated to vaccination

Specialist consultation, Bronchitis and Respiratory tract congestion

1.23.2021 – Respiratory congestion and more coughing than usual

1.28.2021 – I have bronchitis. No fever. Lots of coughing and congestion. Headaches and fatigue. I started taking Augmentin on Monday. I am a bit better today. Talked to the nurse at my pulmonologist office. She talked with the doctor who prescribed Augmentin.

2.6.2021 – I have had a bronchiectosis exacerbation. I had an appointment with my pulmonologist

2.14.2022 – I had an exacerbation of bronchiectosis, lasted over a month. I had a new symptom of extreme fatigue. I possibly was exposed to Covid and my pulmonologist thought I possibly had had it but tested negative in 2 home tests. Phone call on weekend as well as phone calls once a week.

Facial discomfort, Tension headache and Ocular discomfort

1.5.2021 – Pressure in left eye, mild neck stiffness

1.7.2021 – The left side of my face feels weird. Tingling. Maybe around the buccal branch. And their is still pressure behind my eye.Should I get a steroid just in case??

1.8.2021 – Major eye pressure, left side facial tingling, and neck aches. Lots of heartburn.

1.11.2021 – Left side of face still feels weird. Tingling. Eye pressure. Neck pain.Can someone call me about the face tingling. It's been 6 days. Help please.

1.12.2021 – Left face is still tingly. A little swollen and warm. Left side of throat is sore.

1.19.2021 – Head feels tingly. Like inside of the brain. Almost like Im in slow motion. Left eye still has pressure. Left side of neck still hurts.

2.2.2021 – Headache in back of head and neck stiffness

2.4.2021 – Left side facial pain/eye pain, same as first dose

10.23.2021 – Tingling on left side of face. Same as first injection.

3.3.2021 – The inconveniences and additional safeguarding steps involved with the vaccination process is tiring. The social psychology as having only a percentage of the population vaccinated, and how it may impact our society as a whole. For example, if everyone has to wear a mask and be inconvenienced because only some people refuse to get vaccinated, that could create social discord and Obviously other unpleasant outcomes which could be avoided if we think about it in advance and develop a plan.

Peripheral coldness, Joint stiffness and Eye pain

1.18.2021 – Unusual brief pain in eyes when sun came out on snow. Lasted less than a minute.

2.12.2021 – Chills are only coldness I'm my hands

2.13.2021 – Slight muscle pain at injection site continues but not bad. Yesterday about 8 hours after the injection I had pain and stiffness in my joints and very cold hands and feet. But it only lasted about 2.5 hours. Otherwise have felt fine since then

2.16.2021 – Chest cough overnight with chest soreness. Better today. Don't think it is Covid, and it has improved today.

2.17.2021 – Chest cough

Hypertensive crisis, Thrombosis and Burning sensation

2.11.2021 – Burning in my veins even in fingers

2.12.2021 – Tingling numbness pain radiating in arm where shot was given and under arm to chest

2.14.2021 – Fevers started again right after yesterdays check-in and these symptoms are annoying to say the very least. Go back to the drawing board!

2.15.2021 – Weak and shaky

3.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes

5.14.2021 – Covid 19

2.11.2022 – I had a blood clot in my finger and a hypertensive crisis to the point I had to seek emergency medical treatment.

6.18.2022 – ??

Peritonsillar abscess, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Ear pain

3.5.2021 – Maybe unrelated, but high heart rate/racing heart

3.31.2021 – Mild lightheadedness in hour following injection

4.6.2021 – Sore throat, sinus drainage, sore ear (attributed more to seasonal allergies I believe)

4.7.2021 – Peritonsillar abscess, sore throat and ear

4.28.2021 – On April 7 I was in the ER with a peritonsillar abscess, and then this week had similar symptoms (fever, throat swelling on one side, trismus), so an ENT drained it again and cut it open to prevent mor issues. Im also on a round of antibiotics aga Specialist visit

9.29.2021 – Currently sinus infection and seasonal allergies

Dupuytren's contracture, Feces pale and Abnormal feces

3.6.2021 – SOB, tachycardia

3.8.2021 – SOB on occasion, pinpoint chest discomfort that comes and goes

3.9.2021 – SOB, pinpoint chest pain

3.10.2021 – Sob pinpoint chest pain

3.11.2021 – SOB

3.12.2021 – Sob

3.27.2021 – Tachycardia,

4.10.2021 – Very soft stools and irregularity of BM, lighter color stools, abdominal pain, RUQ pain, RLQ pain

4.17.2021 – Soft stool, irregular bowel movements, abdominal pain

4.24.2021 – Soft sticky BMs, irregular BMs, abdominal pain

5.1.2021 – Loose sticky bowel movements, abdominal pain, Bowel irregularity.

5.8.2021 – Severely irregular bowel movements, abdominal pain, sticky BMs

6.26.2021 – Continued/worsening GI issues: sticky stools, irregularity, abdominal pain

9.25.2021 – Dupuytrens nodule

Parotitis, Platelet count decreased and Swelling face

2.5.2021 – Upset stomach and mild stiffness in the neck.

5.5.2021 – I have had parotitus since Sunday on the left side of my face with severe swelling. My dr sent me to the ER for a CAT scan an inter venous antibiotic. When I left I had three Rx to fill at my pharmacy. I am on a seven day regimen. PCP

8.4.2021 – My doctor discovered in a blood test in December that my immune platelets were low. In a subsequent test my platelet count has dropped another 20%. I have been examined by a hematology oncologist, a pulmonologist and a cardiologist because I fainted. Three specialists as described above.

Mood swings, Insomnia and Paresthesia

4.2.2021 – Yes.. I'm keeping a detailed log of my symptoms if anyone is interested in it. I'd be happy to share it. There's not really a good place to share it on this little form.

4.15.2021 – There were a couple times where my arm started to mildly hurt again but it went away on its own.

4.28.2021 – Tingling fingers

4.29.2021 – Mild tingling sensation in fingers, trouble sleeping, emotional swings. Was also more emotional with first vaccine but didn't report it so I'm reporting it now.

10.26.2021 – Increased fatigue, sore throat