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.
Lid sulcus deepened, Dysgraphia and Increased appetite
4.15.2021 – Some lower chest pain while bicycling home but OK now
4.18.2021 – I got the second shot on Thursday at 11:45am. Rode my bike 8 miles that day. Took one Ibuprofin and went to bed at 1:30am, then had chills followed by fever all night, woke up and vomited at 5am on Friday, was in bed all day Friday, drank about two pints of water and a piece of bread. After that was severely dehydrated. Saturday slept most of the day, drank about a quart of water mixed with sugar and salt, drank some broth and ate some bread. Still felt very weak, sunken eyes, and difficulty swallowing. Saturday night took 2 Ibuprofin. Sunday morning woke up in a cold sweat at 5am, with some soreness of throat but able to swallow and increased appetite and energy. There may be some brain effects, as I have written some wrong letters by mistake in handwriting on Sunday morning.
10.14.2021 – Sniffling and sneezing, possibly due to mold and dust exposure
Herpes simplex, Hypoesthesia oral and Paresthesia oral
2.16.2021 – I have herpies simplex on my lips and my mouth. The drs said could possibly be from stress of the shot. Ive also had a fever a few days last Friday and yesterday
2.24.2021 – Still have herpes simplex. It had been 2 1/2 weeks. Trouble healing
5.5.2021 – Stiff neck and the feeling on my lip is still tingling and not right Dematolgist, anti inflammatory medicine and going for a massage for neck
8.3.2021 – My lip still has no feeling. Saw my dermatologist
Injection site inflammation, Injection site erythema and Decreased appetite
1.1.2021 – Lightheadedness, faint feeling
1.3.2021 – Dizziness/lightheaded
1.12.2021 – Red ring developed around the injection site, resolved mostly in one day with benadryl. Real bad headache. Tylenol was helpful.
2.16.2021 – Fatigue, difficulty sleeping, decrease vs loss in appetite, migraines with nausea. Relieved with Excedrin. . .
3.4.2021 – Nausea, ongoing, unexplained but since vaccine. covid-19 tested weekly at work, all negative. Not pregnant. At times quite severe and impactful to my daily routines.
Barrett's esophagus, Alopecia and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
4.9.2021 – Mild muscle pain in the area where I got the shot.
4.10.2021 – Mild muscle pain upper arm where shot was given
4.15.2021 – Noticed a small bruise at injection site. Hadnt seen it until a few days after the shot. Not causing me any problem but thought I should mention it.
4.16.2021 – Still a slight bruise at injection site.
7.9.2021 – Both hands, stiff like arthritis. Came on suddenly, exactly the same on both hands.
4.9.2022 – GERD, Barrett's esophagus Dr. office visit followed by endoscopy
Corneal abrasion, Enteritis and Hemorrhoidal hemorrhage
3.2.2021 – Low fever, aches, nausea and vomiting, fatigue
3.23.2021 – Probable enteritis, burping sulfur
6.15.2021 – Escalation of my type 2 diabetes Office visit
9.16.2021 – TIA
11.3.2021 – lungs, ribs sore moderate
11.5.2021 – I have covid arm with onset overnight
11.24.2021 – Shortness of breath with walking
12.15.2021 – Shortness of breath, chest pain
4.30.2022 – GI problems, hemorrhoidal bleeding, temp
5.7.2022 – One week low grade fever, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, constipation, bleeding hemorroids
10.15.2022 – Heart failure, possible aphasia
Back pain and Nausea
3.8.2021 – I have had no side affects from the shot! (:
3.9.2021 – I have had no side affects
3.10.2021 – None
4.9.2021 – I hurt all over my body, extreme lower back pain
4.11.2021 – My dad,(b)(6) and mother, (b)(6)has this number for me to reply and dad (b)(6), has been really sick but has NOT received any notices. Please respond so I can report on them. This number was written down as their contact numbers.
4.12.2021 – Back pain severe and nausea just started 3 pm
4.13.2021 – Lower back pain- parents (b)(6) and (b)(6) never got notices from this same number to report symptoms. (b)(6) (b)(6) has been very ill! Fever, chills, nausea, vomiting. Doctors appt
4.15.2021 – Feeling better. Less back pain.
Hyperglycemia, Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Cold sweat
4.1.2021 – Injection - induced axillary nerve injury
4.2.2021 – Hot and cold with sweats
4.3.2021 – Hyperglycemia 160 instead of 100. Rapid resting pulse 100 instead of 70. Elevated BP
4.5.2021 – Still have elevated resting pulse 95 to 100 and elevated blood pressure 148/92
4.22.2021 – Im still struggling with higher than normal glucose levels. This has been a problem since my second inoculation. Although its coming down, it is still elevated. I am a type2 diabetic
10.7.2022 – After the last Pfizer bivalent booster taken 20 days ago I have had increased hyperglycemia and am still feeling enervated.
Epistaxis, Bronchitis and Hypersensitivity
4.18.2021 – Nosebleeds for 4 days
4.19.2021 – Nosebleed
4.20.2021 – I'm back to normal yay!
4.28.2021 – Allergies kicked in with runny nose, congestion, and sneezing Family doctor visit got Flonase and Claritin D
5.5.2021 – Sore throat and body aches and pain, fatigue
5.12.2021 – My immunity system was low so allergies to pollens caused me to get bronchitis. Needed antibiotics and allergy meds, along with prednisone to open up my airways.
10.13.2021 – Slight cough, sneezing, runny nose, chills, and headaches. Got COVID test - NEGATIVE RESULTS but diagnosed with allergies Family doctor visit
Loss of control of legs, Productive cough and Night sweats
3.10.2021 – Blood thinners for PE , CAD, Stents, UC symptoms on biological meds
3.12.2021 – Heavy feeling in the chest heart
3.16.2021 – Night sweats
3.17.2021 – Slight night sweats
6.9.2021 – My neutrophils were stressed, retook my blood test and they are getting better Actual visit with my specialist
9.9.2021 – Constant nasal and congestion, sore throat. Also noticing increase in chest pain. Im seeing my cardiologist for a ultra sound. Appointment with specialist
10.5.2021 – Low grade feverish night sweats
10.12.2021 – One night I got up and had no control of my right leg. I literally bounce off the wall because I didn't have any mind control of my leg. It also happened when I woke up , eventually my motor control started working. I'm not sure if COVID shot was Notified my neurologist
4.12.2022 – Doctors appointment
7.7.2022 – Flu like symptoms achy, scratchy throat, headache Triage nurse call
10.6.2022 – Persistent cough with phlegm
Sleep disorder, Insomnia and Injection site pain
1.29.2021 – Arm pain at times goes down elbow to thumb.
2.3.2021 – My arm aches from injection down to thumb but the ache has gotten more mild
2.21.2021 – Last night, my entire arm ached and pained so bad that I was unable to sleep. It only lasted about 2 hours. Now pain in arm is mild.
2.24.2021 – My arm is still causing pain but not all the time.
3.3.2021 – I get pain in my arms where I had shot and it goes down to my thumb and aches. It never lasts more than 1-2 hours but it is enough pain to awaken me and keep me awake
Orthostatic hypertension, Carditis and Motion sickness
11.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node in the armpit
11.11.2021 – Dizzy
11.12.2021 – Swollen lymph node; Excessive sweating; unstable blood pressure between 155 to 112; feeling a rapid heart beat sometimes.
11.13.2021 – Dizziness, blood rushing to the top of head, feeling of motion sickness
11.14.2021 – Sweating; Dizziness like motion sickness
11.15.2021 – Feel dizzy, light headed
11.22.2021 – Palpitation, dizziness
12.1.2021 – I feel pain in my spine.
12.8.2021 – Pain in a certain part of the spine
12.15.2021 – 1. Pain on the left and right sides of the upper abdomen 2. Increased spinal pain
12.21.2021 – Upper left abdomen pain, and spine is more painful than last week
2.7.2022 – I have occasional left chest pains. I suspect It's vaccine heart inflammation. Also, I feel a dull pain in my right and middle abdomen. I really hope my body can heal itself.
Fasting, Tension and Head discomfort
3.4.2021 – A tiny bit of dizziness.
3.5.2021 – Nausea is too strong a word, but I still had a very slight dizziness
3.6.2021 – A very slight dizziness still.
3.8.2021 – Probably because I am fasting between sunrise and sunset.
3.17.2021 – A strange kind of headache in the right back lower part of my head, with pain shoots now and then and general tension.Fatigue. Feeling cold. Not sleeping well.But I am also still doing a fast between sunrise and sunset (2 more days) until Naw-Ruz.
3.31.2021 – Whenever I change position I feel dizzy for a bit. I have to stop and stabilize myself, wait a few seconds, then my brain/head settles. This also applies lying down in bed and when switching positions from 1 side to the next. It's just uncomfortable.
6.2.2021 – Extreme fatigue.Trouble sleepingSlightly dizzySlight headache (more like pressure)
Rash and Arthralgia
5.29.2021 – Minor Rashes on my legs. I had bad rashes on my body after the 1st dose and lasted about four weeks; then it was time for 2nd dose which I had some rashes after but not as bad as the first time. Not sure if this rash is related to the 2nd dose.
8.11.2021 – Since my second shot of vaccine, Ive been having knees pain on both knees! I never had knees problems before. I knew it was from the vaccine and thought the pain would go away just like my rashes from the first shot. But I still have pain. Office visit
Dysphemia, Neck mass and Injection site mass
9.6.2021 – Three swollen lumps one at the injection site one in my neck and one in my shoulder
9.7.2021 – The injection site is not a red still hard and swollen lamp and the lump that appeared in my neck the day I got my shot is still in my neck it Has not decreased but it seems like it migrated a little bit closer to my collarbone
9.8.2021 – The swelling does not seem to be going down and the injection site is getting pretty itchy
9.12.2021 – The lump in my neck is still sore and not going down
9.26.2021 – I never stammered before. Now I am finding myself stuttering when I speak. It has been getting progressively worst in the last week. I have no other health conditions.
10.4.2021 – Sore throat all week. Lump in my neck never went away
10.8.2021 – My swollen lymph node still has not gone down. This week I also had symptoms to see my Covid. I had a headache that lasted three days nonstop. I also had a sore throat that lasted four days nonstop. I miss two days And 1/2of work due to the symptoms.
3.6.2022 – I had COVID in January
Pleuritic pain, Painful respiration and Depressed mood
2.19.2021 – None but I got the shot only 2 hours ago
2.25.2021 – Sore throat
8.20.2021 – Lymph nodes seem swollen today. Had a cough that was related to having surgery two months ago. I'm having pleuritic chest pain in collarbone area when I breathe deeply, possibly related to the surgery, but I'm scheduled for a covid test tomorrow.
10.3.2021 – Swollen arm pit
10.4.2021 – Swelling & pain in armpit (lymph)
10.5.2021 – Swollen armpit/lymph nodes
10.7.2021 – Some swelling in armpit area
10.1.2022 – Vertigo/dizziness, swollen armpit, lethargic, depressed mood
Mobility decreased, Abdominal pain and Muscle spasms
1.26.2021 – Feel like I am getting a cold. No big deal though.
3.8.2021 – Fever
3.15.2021 – Have a cold with a little stomach cramping and headache. Not blaming the shot , but feel crummy just the same .
4.5.2021 – Fever , headache. Fatigue.
8.23.2021 – Gout , doubt it is anything to do with vaccines.
11.6.2021 – Have a cold . Stuffy nose and headache.
3.26.2022 – Just a cold.
4.14.2022 – No , but I got pretty sick . Fever, chills , nausea etc . Still better than tangling with Covid .
4.17.2022 – I got my 4th booster a month ago . Somehow you just started checking on me . I did get very I'll for about 3 days after the booster . Fever over 102 , chills , nausea, site pain and was in bed those days . Have heart failure, so even a cold is tough
4.18.2022 – U realize I got the booster 4 weeks ago and got I'll for a few days . The first 3 full dose shots , no big deal . Low dose booster made me very sick . Will do it all again to avoid vivid . Am comprised.
4.20.2022 – Not today .
4.28.2022 – 103 fever, nausea , pain in abdomen ( cramps ) vomiting . I have heart failure , so it was scary.
Rotator cuff syndrome, Bursitis and Arthritis
2.4.2021 – None
2.5.2021 – Just sore injection site to shoulder
8.26.2021 – Bursitis of my left shoulder Primary Dr and NP
10.2.2021 – This came 7 days after vaccine. For 4 days I had a very sore arm at site with area hot and swollen. Extreme fatigue for 3-4 days. Headache 2 days after vaccine
10.23.2021 – My left shoulder has never felt right since second shot. Feels comparable to severe bursitis. Had cortisone injection helped a bit Had mri. Showed inflammation and tendinitis. Injection helped short term. Still not well In office
Sensory loss, Anosmia and Ageusia
3.31.2021 – Nasal congestion similar to when I lost my sense of smell and taste when I had Covid last year. I've also lost some sense of smell and taste since I got the vaccine Saturday
4.1.2021 – My sense of smell had been extremely active. I'm smelling things that aren't there. And the smells aren't pleasant. I did lose my sense of smell and taste when I got the virus last March/April. That lasted for about 2-3 weeks..
4.3.2021 – Nose still stuffed up
Burn oral cavity, Tongue discomfort and Parosmia
2.5.2021 – Tongue feels like it was burnt
2.7.2021 – Tongue is better but still feels like it was burnt
2.17.2021 – Red, warm, swollen area on arm at injection site.
3.4.2021 – Brain fog
3.5.2021 – Swelling in and below my armpit
3.6.2021 – Painted and swelling in and below arm pit
3.7.2021 – Continued pain n edema in and below my armpit. Also, phantom smells
3.8.2021 – Continue with pain in and below armpit
3.9.2021 – Continuing with u set armpit tenderness
3.18.2021 – Fatigue and body/joint pain
4.1.2021 – Pain and swelling in lymph nodes under my arm increased
4.14.2021 – Continuing with pain under my armpits
6.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes across the clavicle area requiring an ultrasound
Nail ridging, Blood cholesterol increased and Blepharospasm
3.20.2021 – A bit dizzy last night and this morning. Weird taste in mouth.
3.21.2021 – Dizzy, running nose, slept well last night
3.22.2021 – Hive like bumpso on wrist and nose. Twitching eyelid.
3.23.2021 – Litte light headed at times.
4.16.2021 – Injection site is warm.
4.28.2021 – Thumb joint swelling.
5.5.2021 – Full sinuses and headache.
5.12.2021 – Am wheezing and painful joint is still stiff
7.14.2021 – My cholesterol levels are high and they never have been, before. Also, my thumb joint that swelled after both vaccines created a ridge in my thumbnail. Referral from my PA to have bloodwork cholesterol checked in 6 months
Flushing, Dyspepsia and Hot flush
2.19.2021 – Hot flashes - face would flush very red, felt like I was burning up, become sweaty, then would subside. I had to take medications for IVF in the past that caused menopause-type situation before rebooting my hormones. This was EXACTLY like those hot flashes
2.20.2021 – Hot flashes, flushed face
4.1.2021 – Intense stomach pain, vomiting, burning feeling in stomach, persistent headaches which are increasing in severity and frequency
11.9.2022 – Cough, shortness of breath (I think I have a cold; negative test for Covid)
Night sweats, Injection site erythema and Throat irritation
3.21.2021 – Dizziness at times
3.23.2021 – The redness was mainly a spot below the injection site but last night it started above the injection site going up to my shoulder. It still is there.
4.12.2021 – Scratchy throat, night sweats
10.29.2021 – I just got it a few hours ago.
10.31.2021 – Lower back pain
11.4.2021 – scratchy throat
11.12.2021 – Very achy and sneezing.
11.26.2021 – Cough and scratchy throat
5.1.2022 – Periodically I feel like I did the day I first started getting sick with COVID. Scratchy throat, body aches, chills. It freaks me out thinking I am getting it again, every time.
Dental operation, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Sinus disorder
11.27.2021 – Periodic but very intermittent runny nose and cough. It hasn't gotten worse but have notice a increase in occurrence. Have limited contact with individuals outside of my household as l'm retired.
1.24.2022 – Experiencing upset acid stomachs about 2hrs after eating. Haven't changed to any new foods.
5.12.2022 – Working in yard past couple of days, noticed l cough and hadore congestion than normal.
5.20.2022 – My sciatic nerve in hip area hasn't stopped with the minor pains after shoveling garden. Also, minor sinuses with sneezing and some running nose is occurring. Why is this important, last year wearing the masks, l did not sinues issues.
7.6.2022 – Had a dental procedure done that appears to be dragging my energy down.
Tooth fracture, Blood pressure fluctuation and Blood pressure decreased
2.4.2021 – Dull chronic ache that stays in upper to mid left arm (injected arm).
2.12.2021 – Unknown if due to vaccine, but new extreme tooth pain and pain in IT band from knee to hip this past week. Neither have ever been an issue.
2.19.2021 – Tingling hands, drop in blood pressure (112/45), tired, lightheaded. Admitted to urgent care at work. May be admitted to ER.
2.20.2021 – Tingling sensation in both arms. From elbows to finger tips bilaterally since yesterday.
2.21.2021 – Continued neuropathy bilateral arms. Racing heart beat and Blood pressure changes
2.23.2021 – Neuropathy bilateral arms
2.24.2021 – Blood pressure changes, high heart rate.
2.25.2021 – Neuropathy bilateral arms and hands
3.5.2021 – Continuation of neuropathy in bilateral arms. Yesterday both arms both went totally numb.
3.12.2021 – Increased heart rate 96 to 140bpm. Elevated blood pressure (increase in 20-30 Pts above my normal). Intermittent neuropathy in b/l legs (continued b/l neuropathy in arms). Feeing like my head is going to explode w/pressure. Getting acupuncture. Made an appt w/CoVid long-term response team
3.26.2021 – I had intense tooth pain possibly related to CoVid (others are sharing the same information). My tooth just fractured and the top of it broke off.
Ear discomfort
5.2.2021 – Hard to describe but my ears will feel sort of like when you go on an airplane, but its not the same. It feels like when you cover your ears but nothings covering them. It comes in waves though and its very brief
5.24.2021 – After both vaccines my ears randomly feel popped, sort of like when you go on an airplane but a little different. My significant other felt the same thing but much worse and the pain moved down to his jaw. It happened the following days after getting the vaccine. Im reporting that here because he was not given the chance to participate in V safe but I think since we have the same symptom it should be noted
Vitamin D deficiency, Oral disorder and Tongue disorder
2.1.2021 – Cough, sinus/head congestion
2.2.2021 – Low temperature, sinus congestion, cough
2.9.2021 – Slight fever (99.9), headaches, extreme thirst, tiredness, sleeplessness
3.2.2021 – Severe cough
3.9.2021 – Increased coughing, cuts inside my mouth, tongue feels like it is coated with something
3.16.2021 – Cough keeps getting worse, rash
3.23.2021 – Spike in blood pressure, worsening cough PCP
8.17.2021 – Diabetes type 2, vitamin d deficiency Doctors office visit
10.2.2021 – Light-headedness
10.14.2021 – Vomitting and diarrhea
10.23.2021 – Nausea, vomitting, diarrhea, stomach pain
3.31.2022 – Increase of blood glucose levels, pain in abdomen just under rib cage, hives and constant itchiness
Lymph node pain, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy
2.27.2021 – Had fatigue and aches yesterday, the 1st day after vaccination
3.1.2021 – Slightly painful lymph node below left armpit
3.2.2021 – Tender lymph node below left armpit
3.3.2021 – Tender lymph node between ribs below left armpit
3.4.2021 – Tender lymph node between ribs below left sit
3.25.2021 – Swollen lymph node in left armpit. It was noticeable for about a day and is gone. I had a painful lymph node earlier that was lower than my armpit.
10.18.2021 – pain in lymph node in armpit
10.19.2021 – Slight pain in lymph node near armpit
Herpes zoster, Asthma and Productive cough
1.22.2021 – Chronic shingles is aggravated
1.23.2021 – Tinnitus from chronic shingles that have been reactivated. It's complicated because of biologic med, Xolair.
1.24.2021 – Extreme tinnitus from ongoing chronic shingles, and my biologic asthma med.
2.9.2021 – I am on the biologic xolair for asthma. And the last 2years it has tripped out the shingles. was no surprise when this vax tripped out shingles, and it's in my head sinuses and throat. So I'm now on antibiotics for a sinus infection.
2.22.2021 – Tinnitus
2.23.2021 – Tinnitus Acupuncture
2.24.2021 – Tinnitus continues and the shingles are getting pink and trying to break out again, even with me taking one gram of valtrex twice a day for weeks prior to shot.... trying to reduce the outbreak ......I will now go to valtrex every 8 hours for at least 10 days before I reduce it to every 12 hours.... Biologic xolair makes the shingles bad and I even skipped my dose between the two vax doses. Chiropractic and had to start bathroom for sinus infection and change valtrex from every 12 hours to every 8 hours hope to get my biologic in a couple of weeks since I skipped it and would not take it between the two vax doses.
2.27.2021 – Tinnitus continues and I just realized I've had a cough for 2 days with phlegm. Productive cough is not normal for me. I suspect having skipped my asthma biologic, Xolair, has now contributed to this lung problem.
3.6.2021 – Nose is very stuffy, I got the biological Xolair yesterday, and it trips out my shingles for the last 28 months... Cranial internal shingles ... Cannot dc the Xolair... Skipped it so it's been 8 weeks instead of 4.
3.13.2021 – Got biologic Xolair on Friday the 5th, Which was 2 weeks after vax#2... I have the worst sinus infection now... And chills and headache
3.27.2021 – Fatigue continues, possibly could be some allergy
Sinus operation, Tendonitis and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
12.26.2020 – Sinus Cold/flu symptoms, 1 day after the shot,injection site pain,swollen. 2 days after the shot runny stuffy nose sinus pressure, chills n 99.5 temp, 3rd day arm is great, no fever or chills, slight cough w/ sinus drainage overall getting better quicker than a regular cold or flu.
12.27.2020 – runny nose, mild
1.13.2022 – Pains in elbows tendinitis, and fingers stiff arthritic like symptoms 2 days after the booster shot. Vaccine seems to reactivate arthritic pain. Phone calls to PCP
Hemorrhage, Intermenstrual bleeding and Dysmenorrhea
3.27.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
3.30.2021 – Minor lymph node swelling
4.24.2021 – Unscheduled menstruation
4.25.2021 – Menstrual bleeding, cramps
4.26.2021 – Cramps, menstrual spotting
5.5.2021 – Worsening stomach cramps.
5.14.2021 – Severe stomach cramps
5.19.2021 – Severe cramps again, heavy period again.
5.26.2021 – Ongoing stomach cramps and menstruation
6.2.2021 – Bleeding has finally stopped. Cramps and nausea have continued and worsened. Abdominal ultrasound has come back clear for gallstones, kidney stones. Sent for tests
4.21.2022 – Alternating constipation and diarrhea. Worsening stomach cramps and nausea with meals.
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