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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.

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Aortic arteriosclerosis, Follicular lymphoma and Hip arthroplasty

27K-25783-62250

– I do have fibromyalgia but this lower back pain is very painful.

– Sore throat, runny nose, cough

– Cough

– Sneezing and runny nose.

– Sore throat

– Cough, sneezing, congestion

– Runny nose, sore throat Regular in-person doctor visit

– Fibromyalgia

– Runny nose, bloating, sinus infection

– Facial pain and tingling in my right foot. I have an appointment to see a neurologist on 2/18/21. in-person consultation w/neurologist.

– Body aches, headache, fatigue, diarrhea.

– Blood clot in my tight leg.

– I had a total hip replacement surgery on Monday, August 9th. Im in pain and my doctor has prescribed Percocet every 4-6 hours and now Im experiencing constipation issues.

– Headache, mucous, congestion, body aches.

– I have shortness of breath and I am very tired.

– I had a colonoscopy, an endoscopy and a endoscopic ultrasound on May 2nd. I had an abnormal biopsy in my duodenum. My lung xray showed a calcified aorta. I'm following up with my cardiologist.

– I have follicular lymphoma and I am awaiting a doctor's visit to the (b)(6).

Pelvic fracture, Oropharyngeal blistering and Oral mucosal blistering

27K-30813-38168

– Night sweats

– I have blisters and inflammation in my mouth and throat

– Headache, sore throat, extreme congestion and wheezing My family doctor

– I am recovering from a fractured pelvis from May.

– I have had a tin or metal taste in my mouth.

– Still strange metallic taste in my mouth

– I had major muscle spasms related to my arthritis

– Pain and edema in lower legs ankles and feet likely due to walking for miles in the heat and then sitting in a plane.

Ligament sprain, Gait disturbance and Menstrual disorder

27K-61820-39272

– Menstruation changes. Unusual mid-cycle bleeding started 7 days after shot, ongoing, lasting 4 days so far.

– mild swelling and tenderness of lymph nodes in axilla of injected arm

– Tripped and sprained ankle causing joint pain.

– Day 8 post-Covid vax: new sig overnight pain in covid vax arm in joints & muscles (bicep=wrist>deltoid> elbow/forearm). Lasted for hours, disrupted sleep but rubbing helped some. Day 9 had mild pain in wrist, but resolved completely by end of day.

– Sick multiple times with head colds, URIs - possibly RSV, other unknown viral illnesses.

Taste disorder, Dysgeusia and Muscle spasms

27L-13170-58732

– Not bad at all but I have a weird taste in my mouth .

– I still have weird taste/feeling in my mouth but it's much less than yesterday . I have cardiomyopathy, Left bu doe branch block syndrome . I didn't feel any palpitations or difference after my vaccination

– Cough

– Tingling , numb sensations on my fingers

– Tingling and numb feeling on my fingers

– Muscle aches/ spasms , tingling sensation on my RUE.( shoulder , neck area moving down to the right arm . It is mild to moderate , progresses with activity )

Gastric ulcer, Tooth extraction and Odynophagia

27L-17041-27004

– No

– Right side of neck sore and throat when I swallow

– Night sweats

– Throat feels thick

– Increased abdominal discomfort. Im being treated for a stomach ulcer. Theyve changed my meds.

– Headache, runny nose

– I experience a deep sigh. It happens unexpectedly & with no warning. I've had my teeth extracted. My stomach ulcer seems to be acting up. After 3rd dose I was down for 3 days with fever & chills. Arm was very swollen, red & warm. Still tender.

– Stomach pain increased Nose running Continue to sigh

– Sore throat, occasionally coughing, some congestion Nose swab at drive through at grandson's school

– Glands in neck sore Stomach ulcer getting worse No energy EGD

– I've had an earache for last 4 days

– Having health issues. Don't know if any are related to booster or not.

Ear disorder, Sputum discolored and Stress

27L-18386-20847

– My face flushed and felt a bit puffy and my tongue was a bit tingly

– Although I am not feeling feverish, I feel like I am coming down with something. I can feel it in my intestines and my left tonsil is sensitive and a little red.

– Still feel slightly under. I can feel it in my belly, as if I might be coming down with something.

– Feel like I am possible on the verge of coming down with something. I have discolored phlegm but this all may be repaired to seasonal allergies.

– Ear issues and dizziness. Probably related to allergies.

– Dizzy spells I also saw my PCP and they referred me to an ear specialist. They concurred that it may be stress related.

– I was achy, fatigued, had a sore throat and was Covid positive

Crying, Emotional disorder and Diplopia

27L-27909-81038

– Blurry Vision

– 4 minutes after shot blurry vision and later double vision

– Mild pulling on eyes

– I woke up lightheaded/dizzy

– Tugging on my eyeball, drank alot of water w no incling to to pee

– At work, temp was normal-I felt hot later legs wobbly later vomiting later then headache mandatory I must not work tomorrow

– Wobbly legs aching feel heavy, really fatigued, sensitive feelings... easily to cry

– My vision, my legs feel heavy..I get tired

– Blood sugar highest ever

– I've been dizzy/lightheaded since last Moderna shot on 4/14/21 Blood sugar highest every day 185 called my Dr. told this is just side effects give another few days

– Lightheaded,blood sugar highest ever, hives, ,

Moraxella infection, Oxygen saturation decreased and Respiratory disorder

27L-44026-36255

– Fever bodyaches headache cough . tested. Positive for covid yesterday

– Diarrahea, SOB, hospitalized, low Oxygen more

– Cough

– Heart/ pulse- tachycardia

– Heart palpations, cough , sore throat

– Short of breath, heath palpations

– Still having palpations with heart monitor

– Moraxrilla and other upper respiratory issues

– Had Covid again September 28th. I've never been sick this much since before I received these COVID vaccines. I had sore throats, headaches fatigue, anxiety attacks, respiratory issues.

Nipple pain, Pallor and Breast tenderness

27L-56339-86447

– Headache, sore throat, fatigue

– A little bit of malaise

– Right lateral breast pain and tenderness lasting about 24 hours; localized pain in low axillary radiating toward nipple and mid axillary.

– within 24 hrs of booster: nausea, malaise, body aches, headache, pain on scale of 4 out of ten in arm with striped appearance, alternating red and white from shoulder to elbow and feeling of constriction around upper arm. Ongoing heart flutters.

Liver injury, Nodule and Arthritis

27M-10189-04662

– Woke up during night with chills. Was up for most of night.

– Nausea, diarrhea

– Discovered I have liver damage - raised liver enzymes and significantly high alk phos. Have had in the past with unknown origin, happened again after vaccine, unknown reason.

– Arthritis, taking iron supplements that mess with my digestion.

– Got regular flu shot yesterday, arthritis

– Still some symptoms from flu shot, I think. Muscle knot in shoulder on side where I got booster shot. Arthritis.

Ventricular extrasystoles, Arrhythmia and Heart rate irregular

27M-14006-03963

– Lasted 2-3 hours late last night

– Sore armpit on same arm as injection

– Abnormal heart rhythms. PVCs & Wide QRS

– Heart palpitations that several tests could not ID source of. Started 5/24/21My last vax was 4/2/21Curious if there is a possible connection. Please call me. Thanks :)

– Irregularity heartbeat

– My joint pain since the injection has travelled to different joints.

– Random heart palpitations. I've had them starting about 3-6 weeks after all my Moderna vaccines

– Abnormal heart rhythm. Happened about 3-6 weeks after all my Moderna vaccines

Medical device pain, Varicose vein and Formication

27M-15890-35136

– My left leg hurts, I fell there a year or two back, also my breathing on that side can be a struggle, now the veins on that leg like look like they are bigger and coming to the surface. I also have bad dentures on that side its incredibly painful.

– Crawling muscle sensations in my left leg. My right foot and ankle has had some swelling. Ive been incredibly constipated and and a spot on the left side of my scalp on the back has been really bad and Ive unfortunately done some picking from a

Arthropathy, Muscle tightness and Joint swelling

27M-24291-07663

– My knee joint is incredibly painful and I've been having the same problem I had with the joint during the last vaccine as this second dose. I feel like there is fluid behind the kneecap, and it is stretching my quad to painfulness. Regular office visit

– Increase in allergic reactions, still have joint swelling and pain Regular in person visit

– Still having joint problems Regular appointment

– Sever depression coupled with the joint pain that started after the shots. No one is taking it seriously. Regular office visits with specialists, GP, and physical therapy. and an upcoming MRI when I can afford it

– The lymph node under my arm has been swollen for 3 days. I thought it was the shot site hurting my arm. But it is an enlarged lymph node

– Swollen lymph node in the underarm of the arm that recieved the shot.

– Swollen lymph node in underarm of shot site

– Chest tightness. It is the muscle, not a heart attack.

– Sinus pressure, ear pain, and stuffy nose

Energy increased, Oxygen saturation decreased and Dysgeusia

27N-13950-17685

– I could taste the vaccine.

– Chest tightness, cough, low oxygen level

– High energy, also I was diagnosed with Colitis on 12/1/2019. I also had compulsive diarrhea and vomiting 48 hrs prior to that. I could not keep anything down and had frequent vomiting and diarrhea until I was admitted to the hospital on 12/1. I no longer 'feel' the colitis after my 2nd shot. I feel better than I have in a long time. I can be contacted if you want.

Groin pain, Dysuria and Urinary tract infection

27N-21857-96089

– Feel like i have a uti without the constant urge to go and no blood in urine. Had these symptoms with first shot. Went away 5 days before 2nd shot. Started again 2 days after 2nd shot.

– Swelling and pain in groin. Now taking an antibiotic for potential uti. Went to primary care physician

– Burning and pain during urination. Antibiotics not helping. Going to urologist. Primary care physician found no blood in urine but prescribed antibiotics just in case

Sluggishness, Cardiac disorder and Joint swelling

27N-24077-58102

– None

– Sluggish

– Left side of back is hurting

– Left Elbow joint and left shoulder sore. Sholder minr swelling

– Swollen little in area

– More tired

– Fatigue, tired

– Tired and sleepy for 6 weeks. I was never like that before the shot

– Tired all the time. Not my normal.

– Always tired. Gotten worse since 2nd shot. More heart issues. More meds too. Going downhill

– This was my 1st booster

– Swelling, sore sholder, fatigue

– Swelling

– Tired

– Since starting the Covid in july my left shoulder was bothering me. 2nd shot made it worse. Now with the booster it has gone to my elbow which is sore. Got ALL my shots on the left. I have been replying with the same issues since this started.

Tendon pain, Tinnitus and Migraine

27N-47439-60888

– Tiredness and muscle/tendon achiness near joints in arms and legs.

– Transient/intermittent stabbing feeling at temples that quickly dull and radiate in head. Sometimes this is accompanied with sound/sensation of blood pumping in opposite side ear. Feet also have burning itch sensation which may be early neuropathy.

– Migraine-like headaches - no warning, knife stabbing sensation at temple into head. CT scan shows nothing abnormal. Trying medication to see if it can be eradicated or dulled. Appointment with neurologist

Confusional state, Rash pruritic and Tinnitus

27N-59761-10436

– Congestion

– Tiredness

– Confusion

– Daily headaches last 5 days

– Daily headaches

– Headaches

– Rash on the back of my head that itches for a while then stops. Several times a week

– Ringing in the ears but i cannot tell what the actual cause is from.

– In Jan 2022, For 3 days I experienced chill's sinus congestion cough aches all over. I did not get tested as I work from home but assumed it could have been either a bad sinus cold or I did have covid. I was exposed to covid from my daughter-in-law

Epistaxis, Anosmia and Respiratory tract congestion

27N-85972-76563

– Congestion

– Congestion. Had sinus surgery a few months ago and was fully healed. After vaccine I am now starting to revert back to how I was, but when I blow my nose bright red blood comes out and I'm back to having no sense of smell.

– Congestion still and no sense of smell, after having two sinus surgeries over the past year my sinus issues had recently resolved. Two days after the vaccine they went into effect again.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Pollakiuria and Gait disturbance

27P-14792-32447

– Severe sweating

– Blood pressure is running higher

– Higher blood pressure

– High blood pressurer, unsteady gait, frequent urination

– Increase bp

– Blood pressure up to 151

– Issues with diarrhea & stomach ache

– Rapid heart beat, dizziness, tiredness, up & down Bp, chills

– Stomach pain late yesterday

– Elevated blood pressure; fatigue; inability to concentrate; arthritic pain in right hand; hand swelling both hands; headaches

– Lower left back pain is worse requiring more pain meds Office visit - PA

Chapped lips, Breast feeding and Irritable bowel syndrome

27P-19092-00283

– Im nursing a 16 month old and he has become exceptionally clingy and cranky

– My 16 month old is incredibly cranky and clingy, and it started the day after I got the shot

– Pain in my lower right side

– Chapped lips

– It changed my cycle to a week later

– My neck is very stiff and sore, and I dont have an appetite

– I keep feeling overheated (Im always the person whos freezing so its odd)

– My period has all but stopped. It only lasted 1 day this month. That is highly unusual for me. Im not pregnant and my period is very regular.

– My period came for a day, disappeared and then came back 2 days later for almost a week. I am usually very regular

– My period is irregular and my joints feel achy sometimes

– Headache on and off. I rarely got headaches before

– IBS and super irregular periods

– Fatigue

Acute kidney injury, Respiratory distress and Productive cough

27P-50616-24003

– Mild

– Fevers, chills, coughing up lots of blood tinged, thick phlegm, body aches, sore throat, diarrhea, loose bowel movements,

– Severe respiratory distress, covid symptoms, covid positive on 4/2/2021 Covid positive

– Been hospitalized with positive covid, difficulty breathing, fevers, loss of taste and smell, body aches, headaches,

– Headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting

– Acute renal failure after vaccine in June 2021

Hot flush, Night sweats and Sinus congestion

27P-86278-31605

– Feeling like I would gladly take another one of those shots I feel great

– Excessive Sweats at night

– Theres been like a little sweating, little flashes , a half morning of slight sinus congestion the other day , a slight headache. But today better although slight headaches have been lately frequent

– A couple of weeks ago I Had a slight soar throat and sinus congestion with a runny nose that lasted a couple of days .

– Feels like the sweats after the second dose which almost killed me are still around

– Weaknesses

Ovarian cyst ruptured, Premenstrual syndrome and Menstrual clots

27Q-16660-03484

– 9 day delayed menstrual cycle , super heavy blood clots and abnormally painful - experienced menstrual symptoms entire 9 days leading up to actually starting period

– I was 10 days late for my period while experiencing horrible PMS the entire time w/I actually bleeding. I bled heavily and had blood clots from my period post 2 vax

– Ovarian cysts

– I have been hospitalized twice (October 2021) (April 2022) for ovarian cysts that have ruptured. I have never experienced or have had issues with my menstrual cycle or cysts. All new and currently seeking medical assistance via OBGYN

Heavy menstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Dizziness

27Q-23208-94675

– I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the vaccine, but I started my period nearly 2 weeks early. I am not on birth control and have always been able to calendar the date of my cycle plus or minus a day. It is also a little heavier than normal.

– I am still menstruating, which is much longer than I normally do. Again, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the vaccine, but it is definitely unusual.

– dizziness

Joint stiffness, Muscular weakness and Arthralgia

27Q-32538-23784

– Slight intermittent headaches in top/right side of head, increased weakness of knees/pain, stiffness

– Burst Capillaries in right eye above and to the right of cornea 3 days post vaccine. However, no blurred vision, no itching, no discharge, no swelling, no discomfort. Talked to physicians who felt not related, but since this survey said "other health conditions" to report, am including this occurrence.

– Dizziness like a vertigo feeling for most of day. Took 800mg Motrin in morning, not very much relief, took 1000mg of Tylenol this evening too see if can get relief

Limb discomfort, Peripheral swelling and Throat irritation

27Q-61485-16634

– My left arm feels heavy and tired. I received the vaccine in this arm.

– Soreness around the injection site.

– Soreness around injection site.

– Itching on my head, arms, eyes, neck, chest, back, and hands.

– Arm is sore.

– My left arm is swollen. I am very tired.

– I have experienced diarrhea and nausea for the passed two days.

– On 01-10-22, I tested positive for COVID-19. My symptoms were: coughing, scratchy sore throat, and headaches.

– A tingling sensation in my leg arm and left leg. Shortness of breath

– Shortness of breath off and on; left arm swells sometimes

– Swelling of my left arm and leg. Easily gets out of breath. I have an appointment scheduled for 10/27/22 with my primary care physician.

Sleep disorder, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Sinusitis

27R-16281-75904

– Injection site when pressure applied. Could not sleep on that side. No pain if no pressure.

– Very slight headache evening of injection. Took 1 Tylenol 3 times every 2 hours. Headache went away. As I said, dry slight. Could have been sinus related.

– Tested positive for Covid Tuesday. Symptoms dripping from nose and down back of throat. Felt like allergy or sinus infection. No fever. No loss of smell or taste. Only symptoms sinus and some congestion in the head. Use Vapostick at night to ke

Flushing and Abdominal discomfort

27R-17900-27896

– On April 19th, the day I received the Pfizer vaccine, 27 minutes later, I had a very intense and unusual reaction for 4 minutes. It was systemic and felt like a drug overdose. I sat calmly and took my pulse which was 85. I did NOT have any allergic reactions, my breathing was fine, and I was not anxious. The symptom disturbed me. It was a sudden onset and felt like a flush without heat throughout my entire body. It felt like a heaviness but not exactly. It is very difficult to describe. I felt very strange. Glad it only lasted 4 minutes. It did not recur. Should I take the second dose?

– Mild unusual systemic sensation lasting for 8 minutes. It felt like a flush without heat.

– Discomfort in upper right abdomen.

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Nasal congestion and Nausea

27R-22444-34442

– Sore throat, mild

– Nasal congestion, mild

– I had a cold- stuffy/runny nose, post nasal drainage, cough. My son and I had the same symptoms and both got COVID tests that were negative

– I had body aches the day after my vaccine (9/16)

– Body aches. I have experienced body aches similar to body aches from my booster shot a handful of times in the last few months. They are associated with nausea or cold symptoms and have had negative home COVID tests.

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