Their Stories

Arthropod bite, Rash papular and Rash pruritic

2.8.2021 – I have developed red, mostly round, slightly raised and slightly itchy spots since January 28. I have had a total of 14 so far. Each one lasts 2-4 days. They have been on neck, back, left leg, left arm, and chest. Nurse said not hives.

2.15.2021 – I am still getting hives or pink bumps here and there over my body since January 28th.They started with one at a time and now come in clusters.

3.3.2021 – Tired today

3.10.2021 – I have gotten hives again. Only 3 places this time so far. 15 places after first shot.

3.26.2021 – I am still getting hives. They have gone on longer than after the first shot, but not as many total.

4.1.2021 – 5 weeks after my second shot I am still farting hives.

4.7.2021 – I am still getting hives.

5.26.2021 – I am still getting hives two and a half months after my last shot.

8.25.2021 – Since the start of COVID I have become more tired. Shortness of breath and need more naps. I thinks it is from less exercise and activity, not the vaccine. I had been telling you I had hives but it has turned out they were bedbug bites.

11.15.2021 – I got a sore throat last Tuesday. Then it became a cold. Thursday I had a negative COVID test. Yesterday I felt nearly normal but I've no energy. I went outside today and walked. I still have a bad cough.

12.6.2021 – I am extremely tired today and a little dizzy

Psychomotor hyperactivity, Irritability and Vomiting

11.20.2021 – Vomiting and diarrhea since 4 am today. Sounds like food poisoning since other kids in his class are sick

11.28.2021 – Will be honest. After the first shot and now after this second one he's been hyperactive doing things he had never done. It's crazy. May he pure coincidence but I swear it's not like him

11.29.2021 – Sore throat, mild. Resolved with ibuprofen

12.3.2021 – Got sick with runny nose, nasal congestion

6.20.2022 – He had fatigue and arm pain on site of injection x 1-2 days after booster.

12.5.2022 – Runny nose, cough, irritability

Throat tightness, Hypersensitivity and Urticaria

4.12.2021 – Mild to moderate allergic reaction response throughout 24 hours after vaccine: tight throat, chest pressure, breathlessness, lightheadedness, pounding heart, a few hives on wrist and neck. Took benadryl, claritin, zyrtec, zantac. Did not use my epipen. Should I get second dose of Pfizer vaccine?

4.13.2021 – Already reported about allergic reaction shortly after and throughout 24 hours of shot.

4.14.2021 – Had a few hives last few days but may not have included in reports.

4.12.2022 – Had a bout of fatigue that lasted a couple weeks. Not just tired but felt off. Maybe bacterial infection or some other bug?

Mental disorder, Patient isolation and Mental impairment

4.6.2022 – Racing heartrate with very little exertion, lightheaded, loopy

4.7.2022 – Severe tendonitis left wrist. Almost passed out with minor exertion.

4.8.2022 – I would like to note that on the day of the vax, i had been awake several hours and had had no food or drink for over 16 hrs

4.10.2022 – Not been sleeping well. Yesterday i hsd a couple of adult beversges, and today i'm really scatterbrained and fragilee

4.11.2022 – Yesterday had bad joint pain after reporting. Have had hard time thinking straight and handling stress all weekend. Dreams are getting progressively more negative and intense, and not sleeping as much. But isolating today and it has helped immensely.

4.13.2022 – Weird and intense doom-level depression. Fluctuates to low level. Creepy and terrifying.

5.11.2022 – Recurrence of joint and muscle aches not related to activity

10.7.2022 – Extreme lightheadedness, sore throat, dry cough. Also, extreme stress

Myalgia and Pain in extremity

3.8.2021 – No Thank You

3.9.2021 – No, just really sore were I got shot hurts to move it but I keep trying not giving up and left hip too just muscles sore. But will get through this just have to work it off Thank You for all use nurses and volunteers and scientists Thank God for Science or we all would of made it this far God Bless You all!

3.10.2021 – No my arm still is uncomfortable but is way better then yesterday just a little sore but a lot better

3.12.2021 – Doing Good, Thank You for everything use all do

Hordeolum, Dry skin and Alopecia

3.16.2021 – Muscle aches arms and legs. Feeling tired more so than usual.

3.25.2021 – Muscle pain in upper right leg and upper arms. Feels like stabs when moving or reaching certain ways.Haven't felt good since having Covid-19 in Nov. 2020

4.16.2021 – Dizziness. Have a stye on both upper eyelids. Feel tired.

4.25.2021 – Muscle pain all over. Dizziness when changing positions. Just a feeling of malaise.

5.11.2021 – Muscle aches and pain in one leg and both upper arms. Headaches.

6.25.2021 – Extreme muscle pain in thigh and upper arm (right side). Hair seems to be getting thin. Skin is drier.

9.24.2021 – Digestive issues. Painful muscle pain in right upper leg.

Movement disorder, Blood pressure decreased and Spinal pain

1.13.2021 – Extreme exhaustion. Slept for 24 hours

1.15.2021 – Pain in spine from neck down. Slept for 24 hours both days. Up for maybe an hour each day. Blood pressure dropped down low. 94/29, 77/48, 91/56, 82/58, 63/32, 73/48, 70/41

1.16.2021 – Pain in roght eye

2.12.2021 – Cant lift arm.

2.13.2021 – Cant lift my arm. Same as first vaccine.

2.14.2021 – Arm able to raise somewhat compared to yesterday

2.15.2021 – Arm painful to raise

3.18.2021 – Lots of diarrhea

5.13.2021 – Back. Side pain right side. Vomitting.

Limb immobilization, Chillblains and Limb discomfort

3.4.2021 – I didnt do this yesterday and ai should have. Yesterday, the incision site was super sore. My whole upper arm hurt and ached. It was very, very sore and it hurt to even raise my arm. I had more chills yesterday than today, but less than the day before. Yesterday, I would have rated my symptoms as moderate. Will you please record this information? Thank you!

3.5.2021 – At times VERY achy in my right calf. Since the day after the shot. It has grown to be very bad at times and for hours at a time. It is very concerning.

Pelvic pain, Abdominal pain lower and Laryngitis

5.20.2021 – Just today I developed a migraine, nausea, and I vomited once. I do not think it is related to the vaccine, because I was dehydrated and I often get migraines with nausea and vomiting when that happens.

5.27.2021 – Lower abdominal and pelvic pain

6.5.2021 – I caught a cold, sneezing, minor cough. Got tested for covid and it was not detected.

5.10.2022 – Cold, congestion, chills, cough, laryngitis. Covid tests were negative. Symptoms have resolved.

11.17.2022 – Had vomiting and diarrhea for two days.

Telemedicine, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Lethargy

4.6.2021 – Sore throat and lathargic

9.16.2021 – 4 wks ago i missed 1.5 wks of work(at a High school) because tele-doc said i could have had a false neg when i tested. I was coughing, Felt awful, had Congestion, & had a hard time catching my breath. still can't get rid of cough and catching breath.

6.3.2022 – Lymph node swelling/ pain under arm. Same arm as booster shot. Same thing happened with the 3 shot.

6.23.2022 – After talking to my brother who has had the same issue, we have had severe muscle cramps at the mid-rib level since the first vacc. Occurs once every couple of wks on one side or the other-not at side, more rt/left of center front . Strange.

Asthma, Chest discomfort and Respiratory tract congestion

1.14.2021 – MAYBE possibly a red small rash below my left eye. But of course could be face products, a new pillow Im sleeping on. Just wanted to relay this info just in case

2.5.2021 – Coughing. Heavy chested

2.16.2021 – Cough and chest congestion. Did not go for a covid test. But I also am trying to figure out asthma and other issues but developed a cough about 18 hours after second shot and have had a cough since. Gonna start steroid next week.

2.23.2021 – Ive had a cough 18 hours after getting second shot. Started prednisone 2 days ago.

Eyelid infection, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Angina pectoris

3.9.2021 – Sinus and ears pressure with slight congestion (stuffy)

3.11.2021 – Sinus Congestion and Runny Nose

4.2.2021 – None

5.7.2021 – Moderate upper and lower sinus infection, moderate lower left eyelid infection and moderate chronic headache and double ear infection.

4.4.2022 – Head/Sinus congestion, headache and slight upper respiratory congestion.

8.4.2022 – Long COVID effects: muscle aches, joint aches, short of breath, confusion, insomnia, fatigue, sweats and chest pains.

Blood glucose increased, Peripheral swelling and Muscle spasms

2.23.2021 – Strong cramping in right calf and thigh. Pain in right hip. Pain in lower back.

2.26.2021 – Second shot feb 12. Back pain, thigh and leg calf muscle extreme cramping pain began on 6th day - feb 18. Pain area has lessened by feb 26 - but still have pain in back and shin muscle.No fever no headache, no arm problem.

3.19.2021 – My legs are swollen and my blood sugar is very sensitive. Any small physical issue with my body has been multiplied. Had labwork done this week and have appointment with primary care doctor March 25th

6.21.2022 – High blood sugar and legs seelled Dr visit for labs after second pfizer shot

Cheilitis, Glossodynia and Stomatitis

4.7.2021 – Soreness in arm where vaccine was administered

4.28.2021 – Muscle pains in injection arm, in my neck, jaw, and the muscles in my head.

4.29.2021 – Pain in jaw muscles, right arm and shoulder, severe pain on right side of neck

4.30.2021 – Severe neck pain on right side (injection side)

5.1.2021 – Pain in neck and exhaustion, still, 5 days from 2nd shot.

5.2.2021 – Severe fatigue and severe neck pain. Debilitating fatigue. Ive felt like this all week since getting the second shot. I feel like Im asleep standing up. Today its been worse.

5.3.2021 – Severe neck pain on side I received the injection in. Severe fatigue.

6.10.2021 – Mouth sores on inside of lip and on tongue. Have had them over 10 days now. Never had anything like this before. Dentist visit

Injection site rash, Decreased appetite and Chills

2.6.2021 – I had a small rash on my arm that was red and inflamed near the injection site. But it went away in a couple of days. Im not sure if it was even connected to the vaccine or just a random rash. Thought it would be important to note anyway.

2.25.2021 – I experienced multiple symptoms on the day of injection but not today. On the day of, I experienced headache, chills, fever, body aches, and loss of appetite. These all went away within 24-48 hours.

Pharyngeal swelling, Cold sweat and Swelling face

4.17.2021 – 15 min after shit I had tingling in my arm down to my thumb, body aches now but able to gain some movement

4.21.2021 – I had thought it was because of something else but my next and top of chest have had a rash for a couple days now today being the worse

4.22.2021 – The rash on my neck is joy going away, it feels a little warm

4.23.2021 – Swelling of glands, rash is still present on chest and neck

4.30.2021 – I had to go to the urgent care on Friday 23rd because of the rash like hives on my throat and chest, and the swelling in my face and throat.. they gave me an allergy pill to take..

5.7.2021 – A bit of a cold sweat, my arm is tingling and dry cotton mouth and my lips are tingling like they went to sleep

5.9.2021 – Slight heat coming from the site mainly tired and achy

5.10.2021 – Feeling drained but a little more energy then the day before

6.20.2021 – Headache,sinus pressure not sure related or allergies definitely more tired easily

11.5.2021 – Sinus congestion, fatigue, foggy brain.. swelling in glands

2.18.2022 – Vomit in the middle of the night

Neuropathy peripheral, Wheezing and Joint swelling

1.5.2021 – An all over body warmth about an hour after the vaccine

1.9.2021 – I missed my check yesterday because I was sleeping after trying to work 12 hrs. I was weak, every muscle hurt, I had neuropathy to hands and feet and skin that felt like fire to the touch at my elbow.

2.10.2021 – I did have head to toe hives with SOB and wheezing approximately 36 hrs after the shot. They lasted 2 days. I had my hospital file a reaction report.

8.4.2021 – More swelling of my joints. Some odd tingling in arms and legs. Not severe, just enough for me to notice.

Ovarian edema, Adnexa uteri pain and Ear swelling

10.10.2021 – Sweats, swollen lymph nodes on side I received vaccine, ear pain and swelling, swelling in neck and throat on left side, increased allergic reactions, joint pain, numbness and tingling in feet and hands, increased swelling and pain around ovaries.

10.24.2021 – Numbness down arms and legs. Tingling in extremities. Fatigue

11.1.2021 – Tingling and numbness in feet, legs, arms, and hands, twitching and numbness in facial muscles on left side where I got the shot. More allergic reaction to things I eat and surroundings.

Cardiac disorder, Parosmia and Blood pressure increased

4.28.2021 – Forgot to say the day I got the shot, I got a very weird taste in my mouth. Not metallic but more like I ate something with a lot of artificial flavor. My mom actually had the same shot and got the same taste too.

5.25.2021 – Dizzy/light headed

6.7.2021 – Just fatigued/tired ever since I got the second shot. Nothing horrible but noticeable.

6.14.2021 – Started smelling smoke. Looked it up and it seems that's a side effect of covid

7.1.2022 – My blood pressure went up after thrid dose of vaccine and had to be put on medication. Never had an issue with this before. Also, I have been sick multiple times after third vaccine with illness that I hardly ever get.

Increased upper airway secretion, Cardiac disorder and Feeling cold

2.6.2021 – Most issues were 16-18 hours after the vaccine. Most issues stopped after 23 hours after vaccine.

10.25.2021 – The day after the vaccine I experienced headache, coldness but not chills like with the flu and tired. Second day much better.

10.26.2021 – Slight arm soreness

10.27.2021 – Back to normal

1.22.2022 – I believe it was a cold with throat mucus sore throat, no fever but lasted at least 3 weeks. Others in my home did not get it. I believe I got it from my daughter when visiting over the holidays.

4.23.2022 – Heart issues. Seeing a cardiologist on Monday. Cardiologist to check out

10.23.2022 – High blood pressure. Had to get meds from a cardiologist.

Vasculitic rash, Spider vein and Phlebitis

4.8.2021 – Had a short bout of red skin on face, neck and arms last night, but it went away by this morning

4.9.2021 – Spider web, vascular rash on arms and legs. Redness on neck, face and upper arms. Dizziness and slight shortness of breath.

4.11.2021 – Must take Benadryl to keep vascular rash in check. Noticed emergence of petechiae in spots on the skin

4.12.2021 – Still in Benadryl to keep vasculitic type rash under control. Notice formation of petichae

4.16.2021 – Still dealing with the veiny under the skin rash and still on Benadryl

4.21.2021 – Vasculitic rash continued, with some dizziness. This is not an itchy raised rash, it is under the skin mottling in vein like pattern and it aches

5.19.2021 – Effects of the first vaccine included a type of vasculitis as well as levido reticularis. There have also been production of new spider veins and small reddish spots on my skin. I am not cleared for the 2nd shot at this time

10.8.2021 – Levido reticularis did not go away and vein inflammation is still also present

10.10.2021 – Levido reticularis has returned and inflamed veins, as well as aching in areas where the veins are prominent (legs and arms)

10.30.2021 – Levido reticularis got a bit worse - may be easing off some now. Still have inflamed veins as well.

Kidney infection, Body temperature increased and Lymphadenopathy

4.19.2021 – Unrelated to vaccine I have a kidney infection

5.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node at collar bone on same side as injection was administered - moderately painful

5.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes at collar bone continue to be significantly enlarged

5.17.2021 – Severely swollen lymph nodes at collar bone

5.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes at collar bone - visible swelling Review area of swelling (lymph nodes) as there has been no improvement and it is uncomfortable. To follow up in 2 weeks

5.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes at collar bone

11.11.2021 – Low (100 degrees) fever beginning about 4-5 hours after the booster injection, lasting 24 hours

Aspartate aminotransferase increased, White blood cell count decreased and Limb discomfort

3.10.2021 – Injection arm felt heavy and tingling. My face flushed and i had to lie down to keep from passing out. FNP from the sponsoring clinic monitored me for about half an hour.

3.11.2021 – Very stiff and painful neck

3.13.2021 – No

3.24.2021 – Extreme fatigueI still have a bruise at the injection site

3.31.2021 – Fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain...lupis flair? Labwork

4.7.2021 – Flushed face, light headed, Fnp monitored my vitals for 30 minutes

4.8.2021 – Stiff neck

4.12.2021 – Mid back pain on left side,

4.13.2021 – Pain in both sides of lower mid back

4.21.2021 – MigraineIncreased joint pain

4.28.2021 – Burning pain in left flank that radiates to left abdomen. Comes and goes

5.5.2021 – Intense headache

10.6.2021 – Severe fatigue Low WBC Abnormal differential High AST and AST Severe itching Headache Muscle pain and weakness

4.7.2022 – Muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, back pain, Surgicenter

Injection site pain, Pain in extremity and Fatigue

1.15.2021 – So Im a few days late on registration for vaccine 2 because i thought you guys would send me a weekly link. Anyhow, day 1-mild soreness at injection site. Night 1-mild body aches. Day 2-increase soreness at injection site, rated moderate and mild occasional body aches and headaches. Tylenol helped. Day 3 mild occasional headache, decreased soreness in arm. Day 4 mild occasional headache. Injection site soreness is barely noticeable.

1.18.2021 – Im being honest that Im tired but Ive worked all weekend so i cant definitively attribute this to the vaccine that i got 6 days ago

2.23.2021 – Headache thats been going on for a few days now. Not sure that its related to allergies or what. Im not one to get headaches normally. Rate it 2/10. Just annoying.

Cholelithiasis, Cholecystectomy and Epistaxis

4.16.2021 – Swollen and painful armpit on side of injection.

12.17.2021 – Swollen and painful armpit

12.18.2021 – Swollen and painful armpit on same side of injection

12.20.2021 – Slight lingering armpit swelling on side of injection

12.21.2021 – Slightly swollen armpit. Significant nose bleed - probably unrelated

12.17.2022 – I had abdominal discomfort caused by gallstones, had my gallbladder removed in early September, and a week later was sick, tested positive for covid.

12.17.2022 – Swollen painful armpit (lymph node) on side of injection

Tinnitus, Axillary pain and Injection site pain

3.10.2021 – Slight soreness at the injection site but not bad at all

4.13.2021 – Pain in left underarm, shot was in left arm

4.14.2021 – Slight pain under left arm pit area. Shot was given in left arm

4.16.2021 – Ringing in right ear is worse then normal. I will see if it dissipates

4.17.2021 – Ringing in right ear still more than normal, not sure if vaccine is related but saw some side effects might include this

4.18.2021 – Ringing in right ear still worse then normal

4.25.2021 – Ringing in right ear is almost twice as bad as usual. It started after my second vaccine

5.9.2021 – Ringing in right ear still persists, became worse after second shot

5.17.2021 – Ringing in ear still worse since 2nd dose

5.23.2021 – Ringing in right ear still much worse then before 2nd dose on April 11, 2021

11.21.2021 – Ringing in right ear from 2nd dose 4/11/21

11.22.2021 – Ringing in right ear

Bacille Calmette-Guerin scar reactivation, Itching scar and Contusion

5.16.2021 – Swelling not on vaccine spot, but on BCG vaccine scar that is below vaccine injectokn place -1-2 inches. The injection place does not have any reactikn, but BCG scar looks and feels like after bee sting.Abdominal pain might be related to period. Also, I do not feel as much tired, but feel sleepy - though again, it might be related with lack of sleep during work week and getting up early yesterday for vaccine

5.17.2021 – sleepiness (I do not feel tired, just sleepy). The BCG scar still swollen a bit and a bit itchy. All injection arm feels like with pressed upon nerves on inside of elbow and wrist, and generally feels weaker

5.18.2021 – still light swelling, redness and itchiness in BCG vaccine scar. no reaction on injection spot or anywhere else

5.22.2021 – I have a round spot around my BCG scar, around 2 inches radius (from the edge of the scar to every side) that looks like a bruise, but not painful and not itchy (maybe a tiny bit itchy when I try to scratch it). I had the same yesterday, no other sym

Chronic sinusitis, Intermenstrual bleeding and Heavy menstrual bleeding

4.7.2021 – Weird mouth taste as if i had CT Scan/MRI contrast.

4.8.2021 – Hot flashes with no actual core temperature change.

4.28.2021 – Extended spotting preceding menstrual cycle for two weeks, followed by slightly heavier menstruation period. However, I am also in menopause, so it could be unrelated.

11.5.2021 – Complete cessation of menstrual cycle within 12 hours of injection

11.3.2022 – Elevated heart rate & chronic, persistent sinusitis. Repeated attempts to treat sinusitis with antibiotics unsuccessful so far.

Blepharospasm, Abnormal dreams and Sleep disorder

4.18.2021 – A lot of vivid dreams last night. Woke so around 3:00 AM and hair was full of sweat. Checked temperature and it was 97. Left arm fell asleep last night.

4.19.2021 – Think I sweated more than normal during my karate class tonight.

4.20.2021 – Arm fell asleep last night, while I was sleeping.

4.21.2021 – Hand fell asleep last night well sleeping.

5.11.2021 – Eye is twitching, but not sure if related to this.

6.5.2021 – Took one aspirin, for a headache before sleep and woke up later with hair wet from sweat. Similar thing happened, the night of first shot, though didnt take aspirin that night. Maybe unrelated, but thought Id mention it.

Eyelid sensory disorder, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension and Eyelid pain

1.25.2021 – Dizzy, back pain

1.26.2021 – Back pain from muscle spasms, foggy brained

1.27.2021 – My right eyelid is really swollen and very painful. Visit with my primary care. They did a covid send out test

1.28.2021 – My eye swelling got worse my eye was swollen shut this morning and spread down my face. It is very painful. Went back to my primary doctor Went to my primary care fir the swelling of my eye right side of face. Received a rocephine shot, antibiotics, and a different eye drop.

1.29.2021 – Right eye and right side of face swollen Had a allergy reaction to what we think was the medication. Got itchy hives all over my body. Eye and face still swollen.

2.1.2021 – Numbness on the right side of face and eye Rash blisters are starting to scab, swelling of right eye is getting better, i can't feel my right eye or cheek,

7.24.2021 – I was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension and had to have a spinal tap. They have started me on meds and i go monday for a 2 week follow up.