Their Stories

Somnolence, Nasopharyngitis and Fatigue

4.7.2021 – I spent 13 hours in bed, sleeping, fully clothed with 2 layers plus two comforters trying to get warm. I typically sleep only 6 hours per night.

5.12.2021 – Moderate head-toe deep body aches and excessive tired. Unlike anything I've ever felt before. It seems to me to be similar to what people who have fibromyalgia describe their symptoms. Aching down to the bone. I can still function but at slower pace.

9.29.2021 – Several of the symptoms of covid but got a 24 hour test and it was negative.

Ear hemorrhage, Facial spasm and Breast cyst

3.9.2021 – During the night I develop swelling and pain and under my right arm where the COVID-19 shot was given in the lymph nodes swollen up and were very painful however the swelling and the pain has went down throughout this day and is now mild whereas last night the pain and discomfort in the lymph nodes was moderate

4.27.2021 – I think I may have had food poisoning.

6.29.2021 – Sinus infection currently. Balance issues falls insomnia and other symptoms. Referred to neurologist appointment pending. Brain mri done.

12.15.2021 – Muscle aching and spasms and sore throat

12.22.2021 – Severe muscle spasms worsened in my neck and face and some numbness and tingling in extremities.

2.16.2022 – Bleeding from ear and currently following up due to abnormal mammogram.

5.18.2022 – Cysts in left breast new benign.

11.18.2022 – Chest discomfort and arrhythmia.

12.2.2022 – Process of following up with cardiologists for palpitations and chest pain.

Injection site nodule, Rash pruritic and Tenderness

5.11.2021 – Rash/hard swelling at injection site.The swelling is tender and itchy. Size of oreo cookie. Treating with cortisone cream and rubbing alcohol.

5.18.2021 – The Noderna rash grew past the size of a oreo cookie to cover my arm from shoulder to near elbow w/intense itching. Hydrocortisone cream and Benadryl were not helping but ice helped. Tenderness left the are once rash spread.

6.6.2021 – Golf ball-sized knots at injection site

Fibromyalgia, Pharyngeal swelling and Erythema

3.18.2021 – Generally not feeling well. But not enough to keep me from doing anything.

3.20.2021 – This is from my Fibromyalgia

4.15.2021 – Nausea got worse later in the evening last

4.17.2021 – Sore scratchy throat

4.19.2021 – I have a sore throat again. When I wake up it is swollen and red. It seems to settle down some during the day but comes back in the evening

5.12.2021 – Cough, low grade fever. More tired than usual I was able to do most of my daily activities, except for dinner in the evening. I was too tired to make dinner.

9.16.2022 – A little light headed

9.29.2022 – Was sick to my stomach without notice or warning for about 24 hrs. Started about 11:00am on 5/23.

Blood potassium decreased, Brain fog and Neck pain

1.10.2021 – Very mild headache

2.5.2021 – Since my first dose my chest has been itching a lot

2.7.2021 – Itching on chest

2.12.2021 – Itching all over my chest

2.26.2021 – Wry itchy chest

3.5.2021 – Itch on chest

11.23.2021 – Lots of itching on chest. It happened with the 1 and 2 dose as well

11.24.2021 – Lots of itching on chest

12.8.2021 – Sore should and neck since shot

12.22.2021 – Sore right shoulder/neck and itchy chest

2.16.2022 – Brain fog, itch,

5.18.2022 – Headaches, diarrhea, low potassium, lightheadedness

11.17.2022 – Developed symptoms after receiving my booster shot.

Aphasia, Intervertebral disc protrusion and Diverticulitis

2.1.2021 – Now have Covid Vaccine arm? Had very little reaction initially sore arm for a couple of days . Today eight days after the vaccine I have a very red area at the vaccine site bumpy skin and very itchy in that area. I am concerned regarding the second shot as I am unable to Use the other arm because of the absence of the multiple lymph nodes.Symptoms very similar to the article in psychology today as described by Dr. (b)(6). I would very much like to know how people react to the second shot who have had this experience. Thank you will keep you posted

2.23.2021 – Very painful and stiff neck mainly on Rt side for the past 5 days but I do not think it is related to the vaccine It is still sore but improving.More likely due to a lot of sitting or wrong posture in bed.

3.17.2021 – Chills on appx day 10 and tired and minor gut issuesIt all passed. Not severe .

4.1.2021 – Lower back spasm (herniated disc history)Diverticulitis attack (have history)

4.16.2021 – I seem to have some difficulty recalling names or words that I usually know.. Not sure if this is temporary so called brain fog or not. I have noticed this for several weeks.

9.4.2021 – Some forgetfulness

Mouth breathing, Choking sensation and Pharyngeal swelling

5.16.2021 – My nose is choked up and see some minimal blood when I clean up the nose

5.18.2021 – My nose continues to stay blocked for third consecutive day and have to breathe via mouth since last night.... Also, have swollen throat for third consecutive day.... feeling heaviness at back of my head, above where spinal cord meets head

5.21.2021 – Nose continues to be blocked and facing difficulty breathing through nose. Have not had a continuous 6 hr sleep since last week

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

5.18.2021 – Not sure if its related to vaccine or coincidence but I have a skin rash on hands/inside of forearms since Friday. Its not really itchy or bothersome..almost looks like heat rash but its not. I got covid test Sunday to be safe and was negati

5.25.2021 – Rash on arms is gone now, but my period lasted 11 days. Came at normal time but lasted 2x whats normal for me.

9.12.2022 – Acid reflux

9.22.2022 – Period came early. Same thing that happened after my 2nd moderna shot.

9.29.2022 – Still have period. Lost track of how long it's been. Believe 10ish days which is very abnormal (usually 3-5 days max) but no other negative symptoms. Happened after 2nd moderna shot too. Went back to normal by next cycle.

Syncope, Injection site swelling and Peripheral swelling

4.14.2021 – From the fourth day of vaccination, the arm began to be swollen, red, and itchy, and then it became more and more serious, and the worst was the eighth day, and then the swelling gradually subsided, but it is still itchy until now

5.12.2021 – Headache

5.26.2021 – This Sunday afternoon, my left ear seemed to rang twice, and then I fainted immediately for about half a hour before I was able to stand up

10.27.2021 – Chest pain for 1-2 minutes each time, and then pain gone away. It happened 4 times.

Vitreous detachment, Myocardial infarction and Rheumatoid arthritis

3.18.2021 – Left side jaw pain, vitreous detachment in both eyes Visited my eye doctor, said its normal for my age, unknown if related to shot

3.21.2021 – Tinnitus on and off, but it does stop after a little while. Its just annoying. Jaw pain still persists.

4.11.2021 – Lack of appetite. Symptoms were severe day after vac, moderate 2nd day, mild today.

4.13.2021 – Evening of and following two days after shot I had severe headache, severe full body pain, fever, and zero appetite, but no jaw pain on this shot. Please log those symptoms as I didnt get a check in link on those days. Thank you.

7.10.2021 – Had severe RA flare and heart attack. 3 hospitals incl cardiac unit

11.6.2021 – Cough and asthma today, headache yesterday and today.

11.28.2021 – Tingling in both hands and feet, migraines Referral to neurologist

10.22.2022 – Moderate fatigue, possibly related, Severe pain in forearm at night, likely unrelated, Will see Dr on Monday

Lower respiratory tract congestion, Breast cancer and Tinnitus

3.12.2021 – Fever

3.17.2021 – More tired than yesterday, not sleeping as well the past 2 nights, increase in tinnitus

4.22.2021 – I have a cold.

5.8.2022 – Low grade fever and body aches day after vaccine, May 7

6.10.2022 – A cold since Sun, June 5, with some coughing and slight congestion in upper bronchial area. Getting better today.

11.3.2022 – I have a mild sore throat on one side of my throat and a runny nose. No fever

12.29.2022 – Diagnosed with a malignant growth in my breast this week. Outpatient biopsy at (b)(6)

Gout, Joint swelling and Night sweats

1.17.2021 – Loss of taste for food

1.18.2021 – Continue with loss of taste and no apple

1.19.2021 – Continued loss of taste

1.21.2021 – Loss of taste is improving. Eating a little more

1.22.2021 – Loss of taste is improving continuing with night sweats

3.26.2021 – Swollen feet for the past 6 weeks. I thought it was gout, will have diagnosis by my podiatrist on Tuesday, March 30th

5.14.2021 – Swelling in both feet and ankles. My gout returned around the end of March. Took Naproxen as ordered by my podiatrist for approximately 25 days. However, swelling has remained. Doctor office visit

Eye symptom, Vitreous floaters and Photophobia

1.7.2021 – Numbness/tingling

1.9.2021 – Numbness and tingling in left leg came back last night plus minor swelling in calf area. Fading slowly

1.10.2021 – Numbness and tingling in right arm last night for several hours. Left thigh pain this afternoon

1.11.2021 – Numbness tingling

1.12.2021 – Numbness and tingling

1.21.2021 – Numbness and tingling and light sensitivity and spotting in my vision. Went away three days ago

1.29.2021 – Eye spotting

1.31.2021 – Leg full pain, sharp pain in foot

2.1.2021 – Pain in leg

2.2.2021 – Tingling in leg

Eyelid infection, Hordeolum and Chills

6.12.2021 – Very light sore throat with *no* fever

8.7.2021 – Yes, but unrelated to coronavirus. I have developed a slight eyelid infection.

11.6.2021 – mild sort throat, sniffles

11.19.2021 – Sniffles (ongoing since before most recent vaccination)

11.20.2021 – Ongoing sniffles that predate booster shot

11.21.2021 – Ongoing sniffles which predate my booster shot

11.22.2021 – Slight sore throat

11.23.2021 – Ongoing sniffles that predate booster

5.19.2022 – I tested positive for COVID on May 10, 2022 after experiencing a sore throat, then aches, chills, and a fever. A few days later, my only symptoms have been a running nose (and an eyelid stye possibly triggered by the infection)

10.1.2022 – Cold symptoms eg slight sore throat, significant nasal drip, stuffiness, slight cough

10.23.2022 – Cold-like symptoms this week

Tenderness, Swelling and Peripheral swelling

1.27.2021 – redness, slight swelling and itching just started today, 8 days after injection

2.9.2021 – Yesterday I woke upWith severe vertigo and vomiting. Went to ER. After a few hours there and a little medicine I improved and went home. I am ok today. I have a decades long history of hearing loss and tinnitus and mild dizziness/imbalance.

2.23.2021 – Day after shot, had 102 fever, aches and pains, fatigue and felt miserable. Much better next day, but developed painful lymph nodes under arms and arm was red, swollen, tender and had itchy patches for several more days. Today much better but still slightly sore/itchy arm.

Seasonal allergy, Asthma and Vertigo

4.21.2021 – Joint aches

4.22.2021 – Joint pain, vertigo

4.23.2021 – Vertigo

5.12.2021 – Joint pain that began after vaccination has not stopped and is beginning to worry me it wont ever go away. I can still do everything, but I am slow to start - as in when I transition from sitting to standing or lying down to standing.

5.26.2021 – Asthma

6.2.2021 – Joint pain continues (new since vaccination) and seasonal allergies began - very severe this year (normal - not related to vaccine) On site appointment with primary care physician

Lymphadenopathy

11.14.2021 – Lymph node swelling at collarbone and armpit.

11.15.2021 – Lymph node swelling at left collarbone and under left armpit

11.16.2021 – Lymph node swelling at left collarbone and left armpit

11.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes at left collarbone and left armpit

4.30.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes.

5.1.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes

12.10.2022 – Enlarged lymph nodes at clavicle and armpit

12.11.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes at clavicle and in armpit- same side as injection side

12.12.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes at clavicle and in armpit.

12.13.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes at clavicle and in armpit

Muscular weakness, Asthenia and Myalgia

3.24.2021 – Deep sharp pain in muscles at when I move the arm I had vaccine in.

4.14.2021 – Arm where I got injections has been intermittently painful and somewhat weak since I got my first shot. Pharmacist said it is likely due to how the injection entered the muscle.

4.21.2021 – Ongoing weakness and sporadic pain in arm where I was given the vaccine. This had been ongoing since the first dose but second dose did not make it worse.

5.19.2021 – I still have soreness throughout the arm where I had first dose

Cardiac murmur, Cardiac discomfort and Neurological symptom

7.31.2021 – Muscle spasms, electrical sensation throughout my left arm and left leg (injection was in left arm), my heart still feels pressure

8.1.2021 – My daughter and I Still have muscle spasms, electrical sensation in left arm and left leg & still feel pressure on heart with stabbing pains

8.3.2021 – There still is pressure on my heart & felt like the room was spinning almost threw up

8.26.2021 – Huge lump under my left armpit (near breast) very painful

9.6.2021 – Constipation

9.29.2021 – Heart murmurs & is extremely high blood pressure on the verge of having a stroke - this is NOT safe. Please do NOT continue to allow children to get this shot.

10.4.2021 – Heart still hurts & blood pressure is still on the verge of a stroke

Skin warm, Injection site reaction and Feeling hot

3.3.2021 – Today, during regular doctor visit, I showed him the vaccinated area on my arm. He said it was warm to the touch. To prevent cellulitis he prescribed antibiotics.

3.4.2021 – Symptoms are due to the antibiotic I started taking last night to prevent injection area from developing into cellulitis.

3.5.2021 – The antibiotic prescribed to prevent cellulitis in injection cite and because the area is slightly warm to touch is causing slight loss of appetite.

10.21.2022 – Just got vaccinated. No symptoms yet.

Aphthous ulcer, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Memory impairment

4.27.2021 – Menstrual cycle started a day early (rare since on birth control) and have had heavier cramps then normal. Did not stop me from regular activities

5.15.2021 – Had a mild fever with headache and nausea for 4 days straight. Still not sure what caused it, but we ruled out COVID or pregnancy

9.30.2022 – Moderate "COVID brain fog": hard time focusing on tasks or remembering what I was doing

10.12.2022 – I believe I caught a cold, but on the first day of not feeling well I had very bad vertigo for hours, which I've never had in the past. Other symptoms were congestion, cough, and canker sores on the tongue (all of which I've had before when sick).

11.3.2022 – 101.7 fever, severe headache, body chills and sweats, pain in back and rib cage

Body temperature increased, Injection site bruising and Pruritus

3.13.2021 – maybe mild chills about 0.5 hours after injection, none now

3.14.2021 – small bruise at injection site

3.15.2021 – Temperature of 100.1 and fatigue last night, after v-safe report. No fatigue today.

3.16.2021 – Rash and itching were mostly last night, below injection site, also possibly 3/14 itched a little but didn't look at it

3.17.2021 – Still bruised around 2nd injection site. Slight discoloration about 0.5mm diameter, possibly at 1st injection site.

Skin tightness, Body temperature increased and Anxiety

1.23.2021 – Light headed due to anxiousness of taking vaccine

1.24.2021 – Some light headedness & a little loss of appetite

1.25.2021 – Arm just a bit sore. Not a big appetite but that could be unrelated.

1.26.2021 – Very slight soreness at injection site only

3.27.2021 – Sniffles & some labored breathing but may be due to asthma & allergies

11.17.2022 – Cough, tightness, aches after a hard 6 day hike in Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia. Most of my group returned with COVID. I have not tested myself.

Rheumatoid arthritis, Migraine and Cough

2.7.2021 – I have migraines, that covers my response

2.8.2021 – Have RA and other aches from my age

2.25.2021 – I just have felt blah.

2.22.2022 – Copd I have very low immune. Cancer, Diabetes . I want and need Booster #4..79 years old. Please give Booster 4. My immune doctor

5.24.2022 – My COPD is getting bad. Cough a lot. Do l need to get a booster ? I have had 4 shots. I will be 80 years old. I am immune compromised. I get my infusion once a month. My doctor

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

12.4.2021 – Some tenderness under left armpit

12.5.2021 – Soreness and swelling left armpit, same arm as injection site

12.6.2021 – Soreness under left armpit

12.7.2021 – Still some swelling and soreness at left armpit

12.8.2021 – Some swelling and soreness left armpit

12.9.2021 – Mild swelling and soreness left armpit

4.3.2022 – Some tenderness by the left armpit, left arm where the booster was given

4.4.2022 – Swelling and pain armpit

4.5.2022 – Soreness left armpit area

4.6.2022 – Soreness armpit area

4.7.2022 – Armpit soreness

5.13.2022 – Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, body aches, headaches

10.20.2022 – Some soreness in the arm where I got the vaccine. I recently had my annual flu shot/ October 6th in the same arm.

Dissociation, Angina pectoris and Upper-airway cough syndrome

1.30.2021 – Tiny bit of dizziness/disconnected feeling.

2.3.2021 – Slight chest tightness when very fatigued this afternoon. Severe fatigue only lasted about 3 hours and better after nap.

2.4.2021 – Some slightly runny stool, but wouldnt call it diarrhea

5.1.2021 – Severe to moderate cramping in back/shoulder blade area.

2.1.2022 – Sore throat, diarrhea, headache, post-nasal drip, lasting one day. PCR test 2 days before symptoms, during symptoms, and 2 days after symptoms all came back negative for covid.

10.21.2022 – Chest pain around heart or left pectoral musclemild to moderate coming and going.

10.22.2022 – Slight intermittent pain around my heart or left pectoral muscle.

11.3.2022 – Runny nose and cough.

11.17.2022 – Runny nose, cough, sore throat.

Neck pain, Back pain and Arthralgia

2.2.2021 – I had a pretty sore arm and neck in bed last night and a little bit of a headache, but I feel great today

3.4.2021 – Still having lower back pain, but feeling better this afternoon

3.7.2021 – I am not sure if it's at all vaccine-related. But I have had quite a bit of back neck knee Achiness and pain since the vaccination. I already do have some issues with my joints but it definitely seemed more pronounced. It has not stopped me from doing anything We did ski, we cut trees today on our property but I'm just having to take ibuprofen twice a day

3.3.2022 – I was sick for 2 weeks right after Christmas. Tested negative for covid twice

Blood glucose decreased, Tremor and Hyperhidrosis

1.26.2021 – Yesterday I had a brief period where I had sweating and shaking. It could have been low blood sugar as I hadn't eaten all day.

1.29.2021 – I had a feeling of weakness and shakiness similar to what I experienced a couple of hours after I received the vaccine. It is gradually getting better but I had to cancel an appointment because I felt bad.

3.4.2021 – Shortness of breath when exercising

1.26.2022 – Headache runny nose cough nausea

4.27.2022 – Allergies, persistent cough

Chest discomfort, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

4.18.2021 – History of stroke blood clot from mrsa

4.19.2021 – I had a stroke /blood clot from MRSA and phnemonia

4.23.2021 – 2012 I had MRSA that caused a stroke or blood clot to my brain and survived.

5.4.2021 – Fever, headache , joint pain, body aches low throbbing pan in my arm at the injection site.

5.10.2021 – Horrible headaches, 3-4 days straight fever, and body aches.

4.19.2022 – Under my left rib I felt swelling like a small bubble forming, then a pop within a 5 second period. Same symptoms I felt shortly after taking my vaccinations.

Middle insomnia, Feeling cold and Asthenia

2.14.2021 – Felt sick all day yesterday. Fever 100.4 F, total body ache, woke up at 2 AM(14 hrs after the 2nd dose) because I was cold and could not get warm. This was a struggle all day. Had a fleeting moment of bad nausea, had mild frontal headache as well as occasional back headache, my head felt foggy, I had zero energy. Symptoms lessened in the evening, Had a great nights sleep and woke up without any symptoms today. We did not receive a check in yesterday, but for the sake of research, I need to report this