Their Stories

Facial paresis, New daily persistent headache and Eyelid ptosis

1.6.2021 – Just a head cold. Runny/clogged noze, sinus pressure, eye drainage, pounding headache, feeling overly emotional.

1.13.2021 – Went to ED last night for numbness and tingling in my left head, face, arm and leg, along with facial weakness on the left.

1.16.2021 – Left sided facial paralysis and numbness, left arm and leg tingling

1.17.2021 – Continued left facial weakness and numbness, intermittent tingling left side of body

1.18.2021 – Numbness to one side of face, tingling on one side of body

1.25.2021 – Worsening Bell's Palsy: left facial weakness, left eye drooping, minimal nasolabial fold on the left side, numb/tingling/ burning sensations on left face, intermittent left sided headache, left arm/leg intermittent parasthesia

2.8.2021 – 2/4 Sudden sharp chest pain 9/10, new. I took ibuprofen at onset, an it decreased in intensity 5/10 after 4 hours. The pain resolved over the next 48 hours, and then it was completely resolved.

4.12.2021 – Extreme fatigue and daily headaches, weekly migraine.

1.11.2022 – Chronic complex migraines and unilateral facial neuropathy with palsy

Onychalgia, Muscle discomfort and Induration

4.3.2021 – Ojos un poco enrojecidos y molestia de los globos oculares.

4.4.2021 – El 04/03/21, como a las 6 de la tarde me comenzó un dolor entre la base del cuello y la clavícula, de lado izquierdo además de inflamación, al parecer son los ganglios linfaticos supraclaviculares. A ésta hora que respondo la encuesta ha bajado la molestia casi un 60%. Por la mañana, de hoy, sentía molestia por el área de las cervicales, como tortícolis, pero no había inflamación, la molestia ha desaparecido. Hubo un poco de molestia en el bíceps del brazo derecho y en la articulación del hombro, pero ya han desaparecido también. A pesar que padezco Artiris, y la molestia básica es en rodillas, el dolor no se ha incrementado. La náusea ha desaparecido..

4.5.2021 – Sólo inflamación y un poco de dolor a la altura de los ganglios linfaticos supraclaviculares. Ahí es la molestia básica.

4.6.2021 – El dolor de el lugar de la vacuna, baja cada día, así como el dolor de los nódulos supraclaviculares, así como la inflamación está disminuyendo. No hay otro problema físico relacionado a los efectos secundarios de la vacuna.

4.7.2021 – El dolor del brazo, dolor a la altura de los ganglios linfaticos supraclaviculares e inflamación del área es apenas perceptible

4.9.2021 – Es muy leve el dolor a la altura de los ganglios linfaticos supraclaviculares. Solo si me toco

4.16.2021 – He sentido congestión nasal y que mi estómago está un poco inflamado. Al ingerir alimentos, siento un poco de presión contra el pecho, de abajo hacia arriba. Básicamente

Odynophagia, Eye infection and Sinus headache

6.7.2021 – Briefly had nasal congestion and pain swallowing last week for about 3 days. No fever. Gone now. Did not require doctor visit.

7.26.2021 – Nasal congestion, cough (slight)

11.23.2021 – The day after the booster: tiredness and fever of about 100.3 for day and a half; and sore armpit on injection side since day after shot. FYI

11.24.2021 – Have had armpit pain and swelling on injection side since day after; still there, but barely today.

12.10.2021 – Inflamed pinky joint (top joint) - going to doctor next week. Not sure if any correlation, but that is one change in overall health. (Might be injury or age???) Just letting you know. Scheduled for next week.

12.24.2021 – Had sinus headache a week ago - lasted part of one night, then gone.

12.31.2021 – headache, stuffy nose

2.18.2022 – Headache, sinus cold, eye infection (or symptoms from sinus cold)

5.20.2022 – sinus colds

11.11.2022 – a little congestion - mild

11.12.2022 – Forgot to mention yesterday: heart palpitations (first 24 hours and today); also, nasal congestion, soar throat, and cough (all mild)

11.13.2022 – Since day after shot armpits sore (mild to moderate)

Injection, Hemorrhage urinary tract and Bladder disorder

3.4.2021 – No pain at injection site BUT I have weakness and limitation of movement in that shoulder

3.5.2021 – Weakness and limited range of motion in shoulder of injection

3.6.2021 – Weakness in shoulder.

3.7.2021 – Weakness and decreased range of motion in injection site shoulder

3.8.2021 – Mild weakness and range of motion loss in the injection shoulder

4.12.2021 – The injection shoulder is very painful, as well as weak, and goes numb periodically

4.19.2021 – Pain, limited movement, numbness in left shoulder, arm I received vaccination in.

4.26.2021 – Left arm (injection arm) still very painful, movements are limited, cannot use arm above shoulder, or make movements behind body. Dr has ordered an MRI questioning rotator cuff injury or injury to bursa from injection. Primary care visit- MRI tomorrow

5.3.2021 – Increased pain weakness and numbness in shoulder of injection site. MRI showed bone bruising at injection site and a partial tear of a tendon of rotator cuff with swelling and fluid buildup in shoulder Dr feels it was due to wrong needle placement MRI and in person PCP visit

9.22.2021 – Urinary bleeding, ? of stones . Severe fatigue.

3.22.2022 – Kidney /bladder issues need to be addressed by doctor

Cardiac flutter, Taste disorder and Lethargy

4.26.2021 – Everything tastes the same

4.27.2021 – Taste starting to come back

4.28.2021 – Taste has returned

5.14.2021 – Extreme fatigue, lethargic, diarrhea

5.23.2021 – Breathing difficulty from muscle pain

5.24.2021 – Felt like heart was fluttering last night

5.25.2021 – Heart still flutters occasionally w/lightheaded

5.26.2021 – Still having heart flutters & lightheaded that started since vaccination

5.27.2021 – Lightheaded, heart flutters and soreness in chest

5.28.2021 – Heart palpitations, making appt with family Dr Monday if continues

6.4.2021 – Still having heart flutters, occasionally tightness in chest. Cannot afford to run to Dr.

12.9.2021 – Severe nausea & muscle spams

6.3.2022 – Diarrhea that will not stop!

Telemedicine, Pollakiuria and Alopecia

4.1.2021 – Vaccine site 2 inch radius from shot is warmer than the rest of my arm

4.2.2021 – 4 inch diameter around shot location warmer than rest of arm

4.28.2021 – Injection site feels warm

4.29.2021 – Insomnia, warm at injection site, loss of appetite

5.3.2021 – Telehealth Nurse Consultation about whether a fever should last so long. She said symptoms can last a week or more. It is not unusual. Im still concerned.

6.3.2021 – Skin slightly itchy and a few red spots

10.30.2021 – Excessive urination

5.1.2022 – Had the flu. Still have some hair and eyelash thinning

Muscle spasms, Asthenia and COVID-19

1.10.2021 – I have severe charlie horses several places on my body at the same time. This may be a coincide but it's Never happened before all at once. I do have HPP so I'm curious about any correlation with the vaccine. It's just weird I had my pain under control until 2 days after the vaccine. Not blaming it, but I'm curious. I guess the booster will tell.

8.6.2021 – Feeling ran down and tired. Just no energy.

2.3.2022 – Still wiped out from COVID. Still having daily symptoms from the vaccine.

Dysphonia, Chest pain and Oropharyngeal pain

2.8.2021 – Mild SoreThroat

2.9.2021 – I suffer a sore throat that wasovernight but it's getting betterI also suffered a pain across the top part of my chest I visited my primary physician

2.10.2021 – I no longer have any of the chest pain my sore throat is getting better but my voice has gone hoarse I have been in touch with my general practitioner and he has recommended that I do not take the 2nd shot of Corona vaccine General practitioner exam

2.11.2021 – Mild sore throat and hoarseness

2.12.2021 – Mild sore throat, and mild coughing continuing Under doctors orders, I. Will not take the second shot of vaccine

2.14.2021 – My GP recommends that I skip the second dose due to my reaction

Postoperative wound infection, Pneumothorax and Cardiac operation

1.27.2021 – Heart skipping beats One scheduled tomorrow

2.4.2021 – Heart skipping beats.

3.3.2021 – Seems some rashes on skin. Will see dermatologist tomorrow

3.17.2021 – Erratic heart beat. Get pacemaker tomorrow

5.12.2021 – After COVID shots developed heart arrhythmia necessitating pacemaker. The incision became infected, and I am now in hospital.

8.13.2021 – Heart arrhythmia and bradycardia Retired pacemaker surgery

10.6.2021 – Was driving today and suddenly I could not focus my eyes. Sensation lasted about 2 minutes

3.9.2022 – 9 broken ribs and punctured lung

9.8.2022 – 3 falls 9 broken ribs. Collapsed right lung.

Menstruation delayed, Hypoesthesia and Arthralgia

10.8.2021 – My elbow is still very sore. It has been achy since the first vaccine but got worse after the second . The pain hasn't gone away

10.18.2021 – My elbow pain is still present! It gets better then worse. It's very up and down. My arm pain has gone away. The numbness in my hand is also gone.

10.31.2021 – The elbow pain is now constant. At night my forearm, hand and elbow have numbness.

11.5.2021 – My monthly cycle is now 3 weeks late. My left arm and elbow continue to go numb and have intermittent pain.

Migraine with aura, Fungal infection and Ear infection

4.25.2021 – Aura (sometimes get as precursor to migraine); After 1st but before 2nd dose, period came ~1 week early

5.21.2021 – Have had multiple cold sores over the past approx three weeks. Typically I do not get them one after the other like that when they happen. And no other specific physical or psychological stressors that i can think of.

5.28.2021 – Had another new cold sore this week. Requested and received valcyclovir Rx from dermatologist, as this was at least the 3rd in three weeks, which is atypical.

Upper respiratory tract infection, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Gastrointestinal disorder

5.20.2021 – 1 morning of diarrhea/afteroon queasy. This was 3 days after my husband spent a day in bed with same (but his was worse) & 2 days queasy. No fever for either. Attributed it to something we ate. Re my next response - I just laid low for day.

10.29.2021 – Neurological issues but probably unrelated to vaccination. Being treated for issues related to spinal degeneration

1.21.2022 – Post nasal drip

7.7.2022 – Gastric issues for 3 days. Started in Costa Rica and I think from fruit. Highly unlikely Covid as it was about day 14 of trip and minimal exposure to anyone.

Sinus headache, Productive cough and Vomiting

5.3.2021 – Congestion

6.3.2021 – I think I had a rotavirus. I spent last Sunday 6/30 throwing up with nausea. I only had symptoms on Sunday. I was fine the next day. I didnt see a doctor.

1.4.2022 – Headache was a sinus headache, likely triggered by the changing weather

1.18.2022 – I have a cold. I have been sick 2 day but am improving. I have head congestion, soar throat, coughing up phlegm. My family all had the same and tested negative for COVID-19.

2.8.2022 – Sinus infection. Does not seem COVID-19 related.

12.28.2022 – For 2 weeks in November I had congestion and body aches and tested positive for COVID 19.

Feces pale, Skin mass and Feces discolored

1.7.2022 – Dizziness

1.11.2022 – Sore throat -- Mild

3.15.2022 – Severe constipation. Stool has been clay/grayish in color when I can go. I have always had issues with the constipation due to IBS but it has been way worse as of late.

3.24.2022 – It may be unrelated but I have located a hard lump on the lower right side of my penis, below the skin that is concerning. Will be following up with my doc... Have to make an appointment

5.10.2022 – Covid Shortness of breath Flu like symptoms Loss of taste

Abdominal pain upper, Vomiting and Back pain

2.25.2021 – Yesterday I was aching from my waist to my head. Worse in my upper back to my neck & head. It was my day off so i stayed in bed all day. If I wasn't off I would not have gone to work. I wasn't hurting enough to go to the Dr.

3.12.2021 – Fever sore throat headache cough runny nose diarrhea fatigue

3.25.2021 – New pain in my left arm where I got to vaccine.

2.11.2022 – Severe headache. Sore throat. Fatigue. Diarrhea. Stomach cramps. Vomiting. I got tested for covid it was negative.

Joint range of motion decreased, Disorientation and Cold sweat

4.13.2021 – Pain in shoulder joint making it painful to raise my left arm above my head or lay on that side. Also sore throat but only on left side of throat. Swollen lymph nodes on left side. Upper back pain.

4.14.2021 – Cough and tightness in chest when breathing

4.15.2021 – Tightness in chest and trouble breathing

4.17.2021 – Continued trouble breathing and tightness in chest.

7.18.2021 – Acute bouts of tingling and numbness in legs, arms, and eventually face. Dizziness and feeling disoriented and like Im going to pass out. Ringing in ears. Chills followed by cold sweat without fever.

Acne, Dysgeusia and Rash

2.23.2021 – Called my doctor to let him know my symptoms.

2.24.2021 – Shoulder still hurts after shot

2.25.2021 – Two blemishes appeared on my face

2.26.2021 – Two large blemishes on my face

2.27.2021 – Two blemishes are still on my face

2.28.2021 – A little dizziness

3.29.2021 – Foggy for about the last week

4.7.2021 – Terrible taste in my mouth Ive noticed it for the last few weeks

4.19.2021 – The terrible taste in my mouth like a burnt taste is still there some days worse than others

9.14.2021 – I am still having a metal taste in my mouth. Not daily but pretty regularly

Muscle tightness, Feeling hot and Musculoskeletal stiffness

1.13.2021 – No fever, just felt really hot for about 6 hours

1.29.2021 – 7 days after the shot, I had stiffness in that same arm for two days as if I had just gotten the shot. No other symptoms and no symptoms at this time.

2.11.2021 – Body sweats

3.19.2021 – All of a sudden my left arm felt very tight as if i had just gotten a shot. Lasted 3 days. Not sure if that is significant but figured Id mention it. Started mid day after no activity and lasted 3 days.

Enzyme level increased, Blood triglycerides increased and Liver disorder

3.8.2021 – I am having stomach pain and diarrhea that wakes me up in the middle of the night. Every night since my shot.

3.9.2021 – I am waking up each night from sleep with abdominal pain and diarrhea

3.12.2021 – I had a routine blood workup. My liver enzymes are elevated which is not normal for me. The blood work was done 3 days after my shot

3.19.2021 – UTI

3.26.2021 – I have a UTI

3.27.2021 – UTI. Constipation

3.28.2021 – Constipation

3.29.2021 – Sore on tongue and UTI

9.24.2021 – Liver issues

3.26.2022 – My liver enzymes are elevated, my glucose and triglyceride levels are also high as per my last blood work done mid March. I am still completely exhausted. The muscle in my left arm where I got my shots is still hurting. Lab work

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Limb discomfort and Chest discomfort

1.18.2021 – About 12 hours after vaccine woke up with unusual & uncomfortable sensation in both arms, chest & back. Tried to relax & after a while it subsided.

1.21.2021 – Lymph node under arm is swollen & sore. Its the arm that received vaccine. Hope to get an appt tomorrow

2.5.2021 – Swollen & sore lymph nodes

2.6.2021 – Pain under left arm pit & light headed

2.8.2021 – Pain in left arm pit - lymph node

2.9.2021 – Lymph nodes sore

2.10.2021 – Very mild pain in lymph nodes

5.6.2021 – Not new but on-going - slight pain or discomfort in my arm pit on left side which is the arm I received vaccine in. I guess its still my lymph nodes. Also less frequent discomfort in neck nodes left side.

Testicular disorder, Sleep deficit and Respiratory tract congestion

6.3.2021 – Yesterday (morning after shot) experienced weird pulse/pressure like squeeze of my left testicle randomly, preventing me from sleeping. Very little of the same this morning. I've not experienced this before.

6.1.2022 – Feeling extra tired starting about May 20th, accompanied by runny nose on the left side and stuffy head (like my normal allergies I deal with each year). May 24th I tested and found I was positive. I have been feeling much better since about May 27th

Eye allergy, Eyelid irritation and Balance disorder

3.30.2021 – Neck glands felt swollen directly after receiving the 1st Covid shot.. but quickly subsided within 30 mins .. ... though they still feel slightly enlarged

4.20.2021 – Not at this time

4.21.2021 – I feel weird, similar to a mild equilibrium issue, yet I can navigate up and down stairs ... but everything just feels weird

4.22.2021 – Achiness since yesterday .. equilibrium issues began yesterday and into this morning , sinus stuffiness overnight into this morning lasting til about 2pm

10.17.2022 – Allergy of the eyes ? never had this before .. feels like the edge of the eye lid is irritated .. eye doctor prescribed Pataday over the counter eye drops for eye allergies.. seems to work .. Eye doctor visits, several

Implantable defibrillator insertion, Micturition urgency and Restless legs syndrome

1.26.2021 – loss of appetite

1.30.2021 – Nausea and joint pain and I have not been able to sleep more than a few hours at a time

2.14.2021 – I also had surgery on the same arm plus I have RA and cancer so some of my problems may be due to that.

2.15.2021 – Blood in my urin. It could be due to my kidney problems.

2.16.2021 – Yes I may have a UTI, I have a lot of pain burning and stinging with an urge to pee.

2.19.2021 – Hot flashes and my body will be hot in one place and cold in another part.

2.20.2021 – UTI

2.21.2021 – Pain and pressure in my chest

3.14.2021 – Diarrhea upset stomach restless legs sleeplessness.

3.21.2021 – Blood in my urine and pain in my side plus restless legs and problems sleeping. Cough and some nasal congestion. Primary care DR visit and by phone

3.28.2021 – Nauseous, head ache, swelling and blood in my urine.

5.18.2021 – My cardiac profusion dropped from 71 to 24 percent since 2017. And I have had a few other issues.

8.18.2021 – CHF and I have to wear a cardiac vest

2.16.2022 – I have had a pacemaker and defibrillator put ln and i have also had pneumonia.

Paresthesia oral, Flushing and Feeling hot

2.24.2021 – Slight tingling of my tongue and lips for the first few hours after vaccine.

3.17.2021 – Slight tingly feeling in lips and tongue

3.18.2021 – I have arthritis, so some of the body ache may be due to that (raw, rainy day). My face, last night, was hot and flyshed for about half an hour, but it went away. No fever. t.

10.7.2021 – Feeling a bit better this afternoon, but it was a rough night and morning.

10.8.2021 – A little dizzy at times. But it could be that my vertigo has come bsck.at

Postmenopause, Tension and Irritability

5.20.2021 – Had diarrhea, nausea and headache, just one day.

10.28.2021 – Late September I caught a cold from my daughter and grandson. We all got tested, no coronavirus detected.

11.6.2021 – I'm just really really tired. It likely has nothing to do with the booster, but I thought I should mention it nonetheless.

11.13.2021 – Just still really really tired. And again, I understand it may have nothing to do with the vaccine, just mentioning just in case.

11.27.2021 – Once again this may not be related at all, but reporting it just in case. the past couple weeks very irritable and tense (and I'm far beyond PMS and menopause). Also all my inflammations are worse than usual. Thank you.

Cardiac failure congestive, Dry mouth and Tenderness

3.5.2021 – Feels like somebody is sitting on my chest

3.6.2021 – Shortness of breath

3.7.2021 – More short of breath than normal

3.8.2021 – Short of breath

4.2.2021 – Dry mouth

4.3.2021 – Dry mouth and coughing

4.5.2021 – Cough, dry mouth

4.8.2021 – Coughing

4.9.2021 – Dry mouth coughing

4.23.2021 – Very weak pounding headache joint pain

4.30.2021 – Extreme exhaustion

10.1.2021 – Sore throat congestion swollen glands short of breath ears hurt chest hurts In office visit

10.30.2021 – Severe migraine

11.6.2021 – Severe migraine for 18 days Phone chat

1.8.2022 – No taste or smell head and sinus congestion cough, headache

4.22.2022 – Dizziness, very weak

4.24.2022 – Arm is hot where I got the injection

4.26.2022 – Stiffness in neck, pain in shoulders

4.27.2022 – Very bad headache Phone call with PCP and Pharmacist

4.28.2022 – Swollen glands

7.21.2022 – Sore throat swollen glands earache both ears body aches short of breath pressure behind eyes both cheeks sore to the touch sick headache

10.19.2022 – Body aches, shortness of breath and exhaustion

10.26.2022 – Short of breath even while resting, very bad migraine body aches

11.9.2022 – Short of breath bad headache

Furuncle, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Retching

4.12.2021 – Itchy for about an hour and a half midday. Then it went away.

4.14.2021 – Diarrhea last 3 days. Stomach cramps and constipation today

4.26.2021 – Large square Red patch on arm where I got shot. Rash between breasts. Dry heaves. Woke up this morning with these symptoms

5.9.2021 – More coughing - COPD Smoking and IBS more days of diarrhea

5.15.2021 – The 11th I had chills and fatigue, swollen arm red and painful. On the 12th I had muscle aches and pain fatigue extreme nausea (both days). I was in bed both days and was miserable.

5.31.2021 – 2 days very itchy. Chest had small hives breakouts over those days. Arms neck and head were very itchy also.

6.7.2021 – Pain weakness in knees and ankles and hips

6.14.2021 – Itchy all over my body the last 3 days. No rash. Today I had a hive rash on my breasts but it only lasted an hour or so. I took Zyrtec today.

6.21.2021 – Boils. Way worse than anything before.

5.13.2022 – Sore throat Sneezing coughing chest congestion Dr office visit

Flushing, Dysgeusia and Feeling hot

2.3.2021 – Last night a headache and felt flushed, warm for a few hours soon after the shot. These symptoms are gone as of this morning only soreness at injection site remains

2.17.2021 – Stomach upset and Diarrhea for the last five days. I dont know if its related to the vaccination. No other issues. No fever, no weakness, no pain.

2.23.2021 – Intermittent gut distress/loose stools. No fever. No pain. Otherwise healthy.

8.26.2021 – Sore throat, chest congestion, tiredness

10.13.2022 – Strange Metallic taste since this booster

Initial insomnia, Middle insomnia and Poor quality sleep

1.27.2021 – None

1.28.2021 – I did not sleep well last night but dont know if it was because of the shot

2.17.2021 – Sore arm at injection site

2.18.2021 – No

2.19.2021 – I have a very slight headache and a little tired.

10.20.2021 – Sore at injection site

10.21.2021 – I just don't feel well

10.22.2021 – Pain at site of injection only when touched or bumped in to accidentally

10.24.2021 – I have been having trouble sleeping. I wake up during the night and can't fall back to sleep

10.25.2021 – While I do have a headache. I don't think it's from the shot

10.19.2022 – I had the absolutely worse symptoms EVER feom my last booster shot. It was awful. I had to go to urgent care and then dignity hospital horrible experience

Cardioversion, Lung disorder and Oxygen saturation decreased

3.24.2021 – Very high pulse 147

3.26.2021 – Pulse climb to 147 ended in Er had to be shocked back into right rythm ,develope hypo magnesium asperation pneumonia

3.29.2021 – Got big rash like blotches on chest and lot of tightness in chest

3.30.2021 – On my breast

4.14.2021 – I am in quarantine til i get resault fo1r civid test had to go in a second time to get my heart shocked to put it back at a safe heart rate my heart rate was 141 i can not get 2nd shot til cleared .

3.24.2022 – My right lung is rock had pressing against my ribs harder to breath vut pulse ox reads 91