What v-safe registrants wrote to the CDC after their Pfizer or Moderna shots, in their own words. Each card is one person,
with all of their free text. This page shows only the longer stories: the 116,000 people who wrote at least 400 characters in all.
The text is as the CDC released it, except that email addresses and phone numbers are hidden.
You get a random set of these people on every visit.
Pharyngeal ulceration, Cardioversion and Cardiac ablation
I'm on a heart zio montior after being rushed to hospital for a tachycardia on wed 9/8
Light headed
Light headed and short of breath quickly. Slowed me down and is giving me anxiety all the time
I have had afib and had tp get rushed into hospital again. This time they had to cardiovert me back into regular rythem. Now am looking to have ablation surgery! And now on meds that make me so tired and out of it!
I got covid again, had the mouth and throat ulcers, had ablation heart surgey, and have been on loads of prednisone, and last but not least just got another stroid Albuterol for a weezingcough. I'm 42
Balance disorder, Vertigo and Nausea
Unsteadiness, somewhat mild
The day I received the shot these symptoms appeared, I just felt tired bay after
First night I awake to pee many times as usual but was very unstable! Almost falling down, loosing my balance.
Vertigo. I usually get this 2 to 3 times yearly
I have Covid from one test. Symptoms; soar throat, congestion, coughing, runny nose, had slight nausea but quickly went away rating with phenegran.
Therapeutic response unexpected and Dyspnea
No symptoms today but i just realized that starting with my first shot and continuing until today i was having somr difficulty breathing. I have copd and use an inhaler. After my second shot it didnt seem to be helping very well and i was having issues getting air into my lungs. However since this morning i have felt great! Breathing is better than ever. Havent even needed my inhaler as much as usual. Could the vaccine have helped with my copd issues? Sure seems like it helps
Edema peripheral, Myalgia and Lymphadenopathy
Yesterday, the day of the injection, I had muscle and body ache, thought my temperature was rising. Felt better in about 20 min.
Swelling under left armpit (lymph node?) has been there for 2-3 days, I just now realized that. I just had my period and beast tenderness is a norm. Armpit felt similar.
Swollen lymph node, left armpit, injections side.
Had a cold. Low grade fever for a few days. Worked from home. Family members were sick as well. No Covid test done.
Liver disorder, Bursitis and Food poisoning
Normal RA pain/ fatigue.
Nausea, vomiting, slight fever. Probably food poisoning.
Sore throat and ear.
Swollen shoulder is hot to the touch.
RA swelling and pain from overwork.
Diarrhea without fever. Likely food poisoning.
Bursitis and bladder infection
Had a stomach virus for 3 days
I was taken off RA meds 2 weeks ago b/c of bad blood test results. I am dealing with flares and liver issues.
I caught Covid before Thanksgiving and again last week. I was placed on Paxlovid the first time. I had an ER visit for my first A-Fib episode on 12-6 ,didn't have Paxlovid for the Covid infection on 12-22 because my doctor wanted me on heart meds.
Blood pressure ambulatory increased, Phantom limb syndrome and Pericarditis
Chest pain, shortness of breath, heart fluttering
Heart fluttering
Nausea, vomiting, heart rate increase
Chest pain, heart fluttering, acid reflux, dizziness, shortness of breath, inconsistent extremely elevated and lowered heart rate, insomnia, phantom pains
Severe sharp chest pain, shortness of breath, inability to move without bpm immediately jumping to 190, dizziness, nausea, headaches, zero appetite, fatigue, sweaty clammy hands, unable to lie down or stand up without pain. Unable to walk bc of heart
5 ER visits for dizziness, pounding heart, nausea, sweating, hand sweating, tingling in all 4 limbs, constant chest pain that periodically radiates from left of chest to left upper back, neck, and head, heartrate of up to 190 bpm, shortness of breath
All of previously listed plus chest pain has moved to center of chest and become very severe, & is still radiating to left arm, upper back, and neck. Center of chest pain is so severe it wakes me up at night frequently. Shortness of breath, headaches
All previous symptoms, plus new electric tingling feeling down arm and widened upper back pain
Both posterior thighs are now severely sore with sharp chest pain that is radiating to my abdomen. All previously noted symptoms still present.
Spider vein, Body temperature fluctuation and Chromaturia
Abdominal pain/diarrhea (past several days) Phone consults with GI and Endocrinology doctors in recent days
Eye pain and watery eyes
Dizziness
Frequent urination
Arm pain (not at injection site) and some at injection site
Severe menstrual cramping and heavier than normal menstrual cycle bleeding; spider veins on both inner thighs; neon yellow urine (now cleared)
Diarrhea, headaches and head pains, joint pain, weakness, fainting, swelling of feet, tingling, temperature irregularities, fatigue, new allergic reactions, etc.
Cellulitis, Conjunctivitis and Asthma
Asthma was bothering me a little bit earlier, had to use my rescue inhaler which is rare without an obvious trigger, could be coincidence though. Been fine since.
A little bit of swelling under arm pit on right side (same arm I got the shot in). Think its swollen lymph nodes. Same thing happened to me once after a tetanus shot.
Still think my lymph nodes under my right arm pit are a little bit swollen but the same thing happened after a tetanus shot and it took a little while then for it to go away too
Some swelling in lymph nodes under both arms (I got my flu shot at the same time in the opposite arm)
Around new year had what originally thought was allergies but developed a cough and had an asthma flare up
Ankylosing spondylitis, Bladder disorder and Costochondritis
Slept all day today. Mild lightheaded a few times and mild heart palpitations twice
Woke up with conjunctivitis, probably unrelated but dont know
Red eyes and sinus congestion
Allergies? Red weepy eyes and sinus pain/congestion
First evening heart palpitations but forgot to note, mild, about 2 hrs
The fatigue is crushing
Inflammation and nerve pain
Bladder issues possibly infection, increased Ankylosing Spondylitis pain and symptoms (fatigue, joint pain, Costochondritis), breast pain currently being diagnosed
Armpit swelling and pain starting to feel better today
Armpit around and up to neck soreness & swelling better
Rash several inches below site and on other side of arm. It's red and light purple in a spot. Weird!
Migraine, fatigue
Still get swollen lymph nodes especially concerning is armpit - I had the orange sized one along with painful rash on arm. And fatigue.
Seasonal allergy, Anosmia and Ageusia
I have terrible seasonal allergies so my headache and fatigue are most likely from allergies.
My fatigue is likely due to seasonal allergies.
My symptoms are most likely related to seasonal allergies.
Im fairly certain my symptoms are from seasonal allergies and not the vaccine.
My symptoms are most likely from seasonal allergies.
I'm pretty sure my symptoms are from seasonal allergies.
Tinnitus
Congestion, sore throat, fatigue
Runny nose, congestion, sneezing, sore throat
I got Covid - headache, body aches, fatigue, cough, congestion, loss of smell, loss of taste, inability to sleep.
Sinus infection that will not go away
Ear pruritus, Secretion discharge and Constipation
Dizziness
Symptoms of a cold runny nose, sore throat & coughing up mucus
Common Cold Symptoms
Cold Symptoms runny nose, soar throat & body aches
Symptoms of the common cold
Dizzy
Loss of appetite
Loss of Appetite
itching a lot
Constipated
Symptoms of a Cold or Flu
Aching body back and legs
My ears are driving me crazy they are Constantly Itching and also they are very painful. Cold or flu symptoms, I was prescribed cough syrup and ear drops Primary Doctor Appointment
A Terrible cold that doesn't seem to want to go away
Gastroenteritis viral, Productive cough and Rash
Rash on my hands, arms and neck Plus feel fatigued. Also FYI, I am taking medication esbriet 281 mg daily for my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it. Also experiencing shortness of breath.
Coughing averaging 25 times daily. Not sure if it's due to allergies or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. I just thought I did too mentioned it.
Still coughing an average of 25 or 30 times a day. But it could be due to allergies, my IPS conditioned. I'm not sure.
I'm coughing a lot more now than but it is not a dry cough. I'm still producing phlegm.I feel more exhausted 3 out of 4 days now.
Had a bout with Diarrhea for 3 days mid July. No other symptoms. Was probably a stomach virus.
Peroneal nerve palsy, Raynaud's phenomenon and Systemic lupus erythematosus
Metalic taste in mouth. Tingling tongue, jaw pain
Tingly mouth and tongue
I have lupus and i am having pain and fatigue pretty bad today
Having lupus flare- frequent raynauds flare, joint pain.
Lupus- worsening raynauds
Worsening raynauds
I got covid, headache and sore throat, fatigue dx 12/30/21
I have lupus and i am having a little flare- fatigue/joint pain.
I developed foot drop in my left foot. MRI, labwork, EMG
Abnormal behavior, Angina pectoris and Restlessness
My heart was hurting. I felt delicious. I was running into my walls. Was very very restless. . I emailed my doctor. All through the nice I was contemplating calling 911. I pushed through.
Enlarged, painful lymph nodes on collarbone and neck. I'm experiencing heart pain as well
Lymph node on collarbone and neck is sore and enlarged. Occasional heart pain.
Enlarged lymph node on collarbone. Occasional heart pain
Hyperhidrosis, Neck pain and Lymph node pain
Slight ache in the neck on my left side. Same side as where injection was given. Feels like I just got a flu shot.
Sweaty. Also had 3 episodes of difficulty catching my breath. Once last night when getting into bed, an twice today while walking.
Still having a slight to moderate problem with my breathing when Im walking around. Im a little breathless, but its mild.
Slightly breathless upon walking
I have a little head congestion which began yesterday
Running nose and sneezing
As of 16-Mar-21 I awoke with swollen glands on both sides of the neck. Both areas were painful to a very light touch. On 22 March I noticed the swelling had decreased overnight and pain level was down as well. Condition persists today w/no change.
Injection site mass, Injection site induration and Visual impairment
At 24/36 hour after shot severe arm pain took tylenol and had joint pain
Headache that is relieved with tylenol. I would say for the last 2 days off and on.
Fever concerned me , lump at injection site was is hard and painful
Small lump deep at the injection site. Size of a marble shrinking everyday
Injection site tender lump is gone.
Energy level is very low, having vision issues. Not sure if blurred vision is an issue
Vision is still off, I have spells of blurred vision.
I have had swollen lymph nodes in neck, fatigue but no fever. This lasted a bout 3 days. Was not tested for Covid.
Dyspnea exertional, Dysphonia and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
Yesterday I had a very runny nose all day and a slight sore throat. It was gone when I woke up this morning.
Received vaccine on 1-11. Developed sore throat on 1-19, and fever on 1-20. Had extreme fatigue and fever until 1-22. Got tested for Covid on 1-21 with negative results. Now on antibiotic due to green drainage and productive cough.
Severe night sweats since Friday night
I have days of extreme fatigue, but today I feel good
Fever fatigue raspy voice
I am short of breath with exertion and have weird episodes with elevated blood pressure and heart rate that last sometimes 20-30 minutes.
Thyroid mass, Induration and Asthma
Extreme Fatigue and dizziness
Swollen lymph node under left arm where injection given feels like baseball and painful.
Still have left arm under arm lymph node very swollen and painful along with some other lymph nodes in the neck.
Left side under arm lymph node swollen and painful
Some pain in under arm left lymph node swelling and pain, but smaller today.
Extreme fatigue
Extreme fatigue, headaches, diarrhea
Fatigue and headaches
Headaches, diarrhea
Headaches
Arm and lymph node under arm where shot given extremely sore and feels rock hard
Intense itching at shot site.
Headache, coughing, and fatigue
Acute Bronchitis, worsening asthma, and fatgue after seeing family doctor 2 days ago.
Headaches worse. Nauseated for weeks.
Dizziness, nausea, and headaches
Tenderness, Lymphadenopathy and Arthralgia
Swollen tender 3 centimeter axillary lymph node and two swollen tender 1 x 2 centimeter supraclavicular lymph nodes
Persistent progressive increased painful left axillary adenopathy,, now measuring 6x3 cm. Also increased left supraclavicular adenopathy. Increased pain in left shoulder and left upper extremity. I had also developed adenopathy after the first injection, though only about half the size. It persisted for the full three weeks until I had the second injection.
Persistent left axillary adenopathy, which increased in size to 6x5 cm last night with an 8/10 on the pain scale, but is now down to 5x4 cm and 5/10 pain. Persistent left supraclav nodes, now down to 1.5 cm Phone consultation with infectious disease specialist
Left axillary adenopathy down to 3x3cm, still 5/10 tender. Left supraclav adenopathy two non tender1.5 cm nodes.
Persistent 3cm left axillary adenopathy, less tender, 4/10,, and persistent nontender left supraclav adenopathy
Persistent 3 cm left axillary adenopathy and two persistent 1 1/2 cm left supraclavicular nodes
Sore throat
Herpes zoster reactivation, Radicular pain and Radiculitis brachial
Mild spaciness/light headedness, slight difficulty concentrating today.
Brain fog (mild), amotivational.
Fatigue improved.
Mild dry cough for the 4 days
Mild rare dry cough
Pain in my right distal anterolateral upper arm, right biceps and right dorsal forearm present over the last 5 days. Injections were on the opposite side, however, on my left arent.
Neuralgia-like burning and ache in my non-injected arms biceps muscle. Intermittent. Somewhat positionally related.
Ongoing variable right arm dull, burning/aching, like a radiculitis, in antecubital, dorsal forearm and dorsal wrist distribution. Began within a week of 2nd Moderna injection. Injection was in left arm, though.
Continued pain in the distal biceps region of the non-vaccination site arm (right).
Still a sore right biceps/arm on the opposite side from my vaccinations. Biceps Tendinitis? Began 1 week after my 2nd Vax. I also had a recurrence of a swollen right eyelid that was likely due to herpes zoster flare which I previously had in 2/20. Self care w/ acyclovir - I am a physician.
Axillarynseelling/edema
Non-nodular, non-painful axillary swelling/lymphedema of armpit ipsilateral to injection site persists but is lessening.
Lymphedema in my axilla ipsilateral to the injection.
Still residual lateral chest and axillary swelling / lymphedema on the ipsilateral side as my injection.
Olecranon bursa swelling on the same arm I received the booster injection 11/19/21.
Unilateral axillary lymphedema on same side as the deltoid injection.
Swelling, Hypoesthesia and Sneezing
Shooting pain down arm and some numbness in fingers
Slight sore throat
Within 6 hours after the vaccine was administered, I was running a fever, had severe chills, headache, body ache and nausea. This lasted for 2 days. I had a moderate headache, severe body ache, and severe fatigue every day since the shot. The rash on my trunk and legs developed about 4 days after the injection.
Dizziness that comes and goes/Fatigue/rash on legs
Headaches
Headaches have continued but seem to be less painful than last week.
Symptoms like a cold. Stuffy nose, some coughing, sneezing that only lasted about 2-3 days.
Headaches, joint pain, swelling
Urticaria
2 1/2 weeks after broke out in welts all over had to see dr and get injection of solu-medrol. Did get better after. Nothing else had changed in my food,soaps etc... Regular doctor
I had welts 2 weeks after first. My doctor worried if first vaccine caused welts could be worse reaction with second vaccine. I am afraid now to get 2nd. Today is 42nd day since first so I think its been too long for 2nd. I need some advise,please
Throat tightness, Menstrual disorder and Heart rate increased
Chest pain, shortness of breathe
Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath, chest pain, sore throat, tight feeling in chest and throat, early period, cramps
Chest pain, shortness of breath, high heart rate
Chest pains, shortness of breath, high heart rate Follow up with doctor after ER visit
Minor chest pains, elevated heart rate
Chest pains, elevated heart rate, leg pain
Chest pain
Joint and muscle pains started again but come and go
Sluggishness and Rash
This is my second injection and I am very sluggish also taking over the counterzyrtek
Still sluggish but milder tiday
I have taken The generic Zyrtec every day to try to keep the rash away today I did not take it and the rash is still there I should probably see dermatology for this to make sure that something else is not going on but I attribute it to the second vaccination since its been happening daily since then again just keeping at bay due to the Zyrtec
Skin erosion, Paranasal sinus inflammation and Sinus pain
Sinus drainage causing sore throat.
Sinus allergy symptoms have been worse since they flared the same night after getting my first dose in the morning, but they're manageable since I take antihistimines for my Mast Cell Disorder.
Sinuses flaring up & draining.
Sinus flare up w/ excessive drainage. Also flushing.
A lot of bloating, have no idea the cause as i haven't changed anything. Doubt it's related to vaccination at this point, but mentioning just in case!
Sinus issues & severe bloody noses.
Sinus issues, improved over yesterday though. Gas pain too, i think - not something i usually have to deal w/.
My family was sick, started w/ raging sore throats & went on w/ Covid symptoms from there but none of us took a test & were able to watch each other & care for ourselves at home.
Heartburn/Reflux
Sinuses have flared up, raw, pain, runny nose etc.
Continued sinus issues & of/on runny nose.
Sinus issues, pain/pressure, inflammation, runny nose
Sinus issues.
Dry skin, Rash macular and Injection site pruritus
No. I did take 2 Tylenol an hour after receiving the vaccine.
A little bit of a runny nose, dizziness/light headed sensation, especially when I bend over. Slight muscle ache in my upper shoulder and neck on the side I got the vaccine.
Finally the egg sized red blotch near the shot site turned tan. I have felt itchy all over for the last couple weeks especially on my arms and back, not the blotchy area though. Im 69 and have drier skin than I used too and allergies. (So ???)
On 5/21 I had severe body aches, joint pain, slight headache and extreme fatigue
Only had fatigue and body aches the day after my vaccine.
I have had itches all over my body the last couple days. No rash or hives just itchy. Maybe this could be related to the vaccine. (?)
Still tired and have itching all over.
Chronic kidney disease, Skin ulcer and Nervousness
I'm diabetic before vaccine my blood glucose was 86, within an hour it rose to 296 had eaten at 05:00, nothing to eat before I checked I was feelin shaky
Nervousness shaking
Pain from elbos to hands, knees
Uncontrolable high bp, and sudden rise in bg. After a 21 days and a change in some of the bp meds bp starting to come down, and bg getting better just in time for 2nd vaccination on 3/14
I am diabetic, bg went high after injection, both times. Over 250
No but before the 2nd shot I injected 5 units of insulin. No problem with high bg after.
Joint pain and muscle pain
Joint pain, hands, fingers, wrists, elbows, hips.
Hands joints & wrists hurt, this is crazy
Tired a lot, some brain fog
Joints hurt, shoulders, elbows wrists, fingers, neck, knees. Unexplained sores on legs, arms and torso. DIZZY SPELLS, like never before, headachs, I've never had headachs. Foods that I always liked make me sick to my stomach. Stage 3 CKD!! Office vits
Breakthrough COVID-19, Discharge and Eye pain
Sinus infection, drainage irritating throat, ear aches, headache, fever. On Levaquin, Prednisone plus two nasal sprays and two inhalers. (Was on nasal sprays and Resp inhalers before this acute infection.)
Severe Headache and Eye ache the evening I had my shot and the next day. Also had edema in bilateral legs and severe pain bilateral legs below knees to ankles. Next day had chills and low grade temp. By third day was feeling fine.
Diagnosed with Covid. My husband and I both had Moderate vaccinations and boosters. We both have breakthrough with positive Covid tests. Cough, sore throat, fatigue COVID testing
Sneezing, Runny nose
Somnolence, Heart rate increased and Palpitations
I had palpitations 2 hours after. Was in ER for 6 hours. Benadryl 25mg plus Maalox given. Home now. My heart rate was 190-200 but registered 130s on ER arrival. Now Im at 80s. Will I be eligible for second dose?
Am I able to get dose 2 since I reacted with fast heart rate initially???
I had fast heart rate 2 hours after vaccination at 180-200/min and no one is addressing if I can take the next dose or not.
So sleepy all day since yesterday after I checked in with u
Axillary mass, Ear discomfort and Limb discomfort
I have a grape sized lump in the armpit of the arm where I received the vaccination. There is some tenderness and discomfort. I did not have this before the vaccination. I have an appointment for a mammogram and ultrasound to check the lump
Ear pressure/discomfort
Pressure and discomfort in ears
Continued enlarged lymph nodes in armpit of arm where I received the vaccine- mammogram and ultrasound did not show any signs of cancer. Lymph nodes went down in size over time but were still enlarged a couple months after 2nd dose Radiology- mammogram and ultrasound
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