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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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Biliary dilatation, Biliary colic and Hypopnea

28M-43585-29319

– Yes, it appears that normal tick intrusions are being met with immediate death...another words I have found five ticks several times since my second shot, they are dead immediacy, that has never happened before, they are usually alive when I find them on me. Also the day of the second shot I had severe chills and swears, and extreme tiredness for about 30 hours the just tired. First shot just tired

– Ticks dyeing immediately when they bite me

– Excessive sweating and chills at night

– More sweats and chills

– Excessive sweating early morning hours between 4-6 am. This has been ongoing only since the vaccinations, and I notice now a complete change in sleep patterns.

– Gall bladder pain trip to er, diagnosed dialect billary tract

– Covid Visit to dr

– Covid

– Perfect shot

– Swallowing, breathing and sleeping

– Positive for covid

Musculoskeletal stiffness, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

28M-66660-88918

– Its now been 21 days since Ive received my 2nd vaccine and the arm I received the injection in still hurts!

– The extreme pain that had been in my upper arm since a few hours after my 2nd injection has now travelled to the elbow of my vaccinated arm.

– Continued pain between left, vaccinated arm from shoulder through elbow. Hands constantly sore & stiff

– Same pain between elbow & shoulder on vaccinated arm

– Shoulder to elbow pain in vaccinated arm...sometime stiff hands & feet, both only since 2nd vaccination

Chronic fatigue syndrome, Mobility decreased and Dyspepsia

28N-13102-30068

– This morning. Felt like my head was in a fog and just weak feeling. Feel better this afternoon. I do have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

– Little fatigue

– Since February 17. Headache, mild body aches, slight congestion, cough on and off. Fever low grade 99.1. Fatigue. Was to get 2nd covid shot today. Had to cancel. Went for covid test.

– Low grade fever. No nausea today.

– Feel unwell. Only able to do whats necessary.

– Chronic fatigue has been in flair the past week.

– Chronic fatigue flare up still going on. Dont know if this has anything to do with the vaccine. Unable to do all my normal daily activities. This happens frequently due to the CFS.

– About 11 day, Very fatigued, weakness, indigestion and for 5 days vertigo. I also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This spell has been really bad this time. I dont know if the vaccine has made this worse or not. Hard to tell.

– Heart palpitations worse, very weak and unable to do much. Started this past Wednesday. I do have chronic fatigue syndrome so I know it's flared and I think the vaccine aggravates my CFS. Symptoms started 3 weeks after vaccine.

Injection site pruritus, Back pain and Nasopharyngitis

28N-30362-91924

– Rash on arm around vaccination site. Roughly 2x3 inches. Very itchy at times. Lasted about 2-3 days

– Back pain mild

– 2 weeks ago had one symptom constant nasal drainage. No other issues 2 negative home tests. Took another home test right before a pcr test. Both negative. So was a cold

– Got dizzy suddenly, but went away quickly

– Had a high fever last thursday along w/ fatigue, gone within 24 hours. Tested negative for covid that day. Today, tuesday, also tested negative for covid. Only that 24 hour stretch was bad.

Dermatitis allergic, Food allergy and Asthma

28P-13031-21643

– Shellfish allergy seems to have made reaction worse

– Excessive facial hives, requiring further meds On site facility, medical clinic

– Rashes, multiple rashes. It has been 5 weeks + days. I am still having rashes. No change in env, soaps/dtrgnts, food types/brands. No i've not received further medical care they have done all that they know.This is either cont' reaction or further

– Allergic rash. Continued since 12/30

– Extreme allergic reactions. Ongoing 6 months

– Exacerbated asthma issues with continuous use of Antihistamines and rescue inhaler

Urinary tract infection, Erythema and Vertigo

28P-13865-90566

– Sore arm first couple of days then nothing

– Was tired all day yesterday. Just itching and hurts if I touch it today

– Slightly red but fading

– Had vertigo but have problems from it occasionally before Covid. Pretty sure its not from the vaccine. My doctors office

– Hip, leg and feet pain. Seeing a rheumatologist. I dont think it has anything to do with the vaccine. Doctors office

– I have had diarrhea for several weeks. I have been to the doctor and had tests done everything comes back negative. Office call

– I have a Urinary tract infection Office call

– Having pain in my feet and legs. I always have problems with foot and leg pain but it has been a bit worse the last few weeks.

Respiratory tract infection, Quarantine and Nasopharyngitis

28P-27438-92189

– Developed symptoms of a mild head cold late last night, which have persisted throughout today. I dont believe them to be related to the vaccine.

– Still dealing with mild head cold symptoms, likely unrelated to the vaccine

– Mild head cold symptoms, likely unrelated to the vaccine

– Tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, but had been self-isolating since last week due to the illness. Symptoms include moderate respiratory infection with cough. Fever onset about a week after initial symptoms, but comes and goes.

Muscular weakness, Muscle spasms and Asthenia

28Q-12279-43775

– Blood work

– Fatigue and weakness. Joint pain and pain in legs gettin worse also developed dizziness. Been. 3 weeks today since vaccine. Blood work normal. Dr says ir def vaciine. How can i treat side effect. when. Will they end and why arent they goin away ?

– Sore joints weak leg muscles and fatigue

– Have had bad muscle aches and arthitic joint pain in all my joints really bad. Since the day after secobd vac on feb 21st. Its been 2 months now today. Dr doesnt know what to do to treat. And i have no where to turn for help

– Ever since second vaccine have had severe muscle cramps pains and arthritic pain in joints doctor thinks it's information from vaccine

Pharyngeal swelling, Poor quality sleep and Joint swelling

28Q-27439-08527

– Throat felt swollen a little bit about 20 minutes after the shot and last maybe 20 minutes or so.

– Do I need to worry about getting the second shot when the first one made my throat swell slightly for a brief period of time?

– Haven't slept well since the shot. I believe I had sleep issues with the first two shots

– Had Covid, mainly head cold symptoms, joint swelling and fatigue

– High blood pressure with chest pressure

Pancreatic disorder, Pancreatitis and Irritable bowel syndrome

28Q-86801-28080

– I did have a slight flare of pancreatitis.

– 8 th day through 12th day...2 red circle, swollen itchy at injection site and surrounding area. Low grad fever and pancrestic flare

– Change in my ekectrocardiogram and my cardiolohist is doing an echocardiogram to check for changes in my heart. Also a change in my blood pressure. Follow up vusit after heart ultrasound.

– Nothing today

– IBS flare

– Pancreatitis

– Discomfort in upper arm where i received the injection. Ongoing issues with pancreatitis since i received the injection. Cannot get past the flare since the injection.

– Continuing pancreatic attacks

– 99.3 temp

– Pancreatic pain

– Pancreatic attack

– Still bothering my pancreas

– Pancreas still tender

– Pancreas still bothering

– Increase occurance of psncreatitis

– Oancreatitis

Insomnia, Arthralgia and COVID-19

28R-10287-65396

– I forgot to report that following both vaccines I experienced significant sleep disruption waking up every 10 to 20 minutes through most of the night but without a fever or other physical symptoms other than shoulder pain.

– I am having am exacerbation of symptoms that predate my vaccine and that routinely ebb and flow and are not related to the vaccine

– Symptoms from a chronic condition that predates COVID relating to allergies and sensitivity to histamines

– Covid-19 in September

Vertebrobasilar artery dissection, C-reactive protein increased and Tachycardia

28S-11575-46134

– I had all of these symptoms overnight as well as fever

– I have some pain and swelling under my arm on the side of the vaccine

– Still have Swollen lymph nodes under my arm and on my collar bone

– Mild swelling of lymph node on my collar bone

– My heart is racing more often. In person office visit with cardiologist

– Tachacardia In person visits with cardiologist

– I developed cold symptoms, shortness of breath and severe fatigue. Got covid tested and was negative. Dr. Office visit

– Swollen glands under arm and on collar bone

– Glands under left arm and on collar bone still swollen and very painful

– Swollen painful glands under left arm and on collar bone

– Severe vertigo, headache, fatigue

– Severe vertigo

– I was clinically diagnosed with Covid again about 2 months ago. Severe fatigue, brain fog and vertigo. Inflamation (CRP) went up again, HR raised. Testing from Audiologist

Neuropathy peripheral, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia

28S-33458-58636

– Tingling in extremities

– Intermittent tingling in extremities

– I have tingling and achiness on my foot in the same area that i had these same symptoms in the 48 hours post first vaccine dose

– Parathesisa and pain in my extremities, trunk and face Primary provider visit

– Increasing paresthesia all over and numbness in my hands

– Ongoing and worsening numbness and tingling in my extremities, face and trunk. I am on a prednisone taper that seems to be helping decrease the symptoms Awaiting mri and lab work

– Intermittent parathesia in hands and feet, neuropathy in my feet

Stress, Hypersomnia and Somnolence

28S-38041-63784

– Feeling tired and sleepy midday for last two days.

– Slept all day

– Awoke at 6am with sweating, wet pillow and nightgown and sheet. Still a wee bit off. Yesterday I was really wiped out.

– Slight loss of appetite and a little diarrhea

– Since last October I have had moments of lightheadedness, usually one a day lasting for maybe three seconds. Oximeter reading has shown an increase in BPM from 60's and 70's to 101 -103. During a stressful July 4th, it happened frequently and longer Office visit ordered heart monitor

Odynophagia, Dysphagia and Pharyngeal swelling

28S-47183-94002

– Fatigue and sore throat

– Have been having swelling in my throat and swallowing solid food has been uncomfortable for over a month. Am seeing an ENT specialist. Multiple doctor visits

– I still have swollen lymph nodes in my neck and some discomfort swallowing Whole Foods dating back to my previous vaccines and booster. ENT doctors have no concrete explanation of swelling other than side effects of vaccine.

– Have experienced intermittent swelling in my throat that I've had since the first or second covid vaccine. It has never gone away for any length of time and have been to 3 ENT doctors that can't seem to eliminate the chronic symptom.Can you assist ?? 3 ENT Doctors

Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, Hepatic steatosis and Liver disorder

28T-11748-03635

– Extreme Joint pain, malaise, cant pick things up or take lid off toothpaste tube. Lots of pain.

– Muscle pain

– My muscles feel torn. I haven't done anything that would cause an injury

– Forearm pain that started with the first vaccine. There has been no trauma to that area. Hard to pick things up and having to take Advil everyday and night for pain management. It will go away wont it? Will be virtual visit next Tuesday.

– My thyroid levels went significantly lower since I had the vaccine. It was a large drop that required a huge increase of my meds. I marked yes that I think it was due to the vaccine but I have no idea. There were other tests that were off too.

– No but I will be getting labs next week and am interested to see if my liver enzymes are elevated again. Someone tried to call me to maybe discuss this and I accidentally hung up on them. If you would like to discuss I'm open to it.

– Liver enzymes way up again. Seeing a specialist now. Going in for a scan. Doctor thinks unrelated to vaccine. More related to diet and cholesterol issues. Never has been this high though. Regular doctor visit

– My liver has consistently gone south every time I had a vaccine. They are saying it is not vaccine but fatty liver (I'm sure partially true). I'm fearful of getting the 2nd booster because of this.

Confusional state, Paresthesia oral and Urticaria

28T-13257-35989

– I think it was a food allergy and not related to the vaccine but it was something I had not experienced before. I had hives all over my body, stomach pain, severe nausea, tingling lips, itchy skin, and confusion.

– I did notice the area where I got the vaccine was a raised dot. It was itchy and a bump but it appears to be gone now. Weird.

– I did have Covid in May/June with most symptoms except not fever.

Feces soft, Poor quality sleep and Limb discomfort

28T-15493-39010

– I had somewhat loose stools this morning but not quite diarrhea. Other than that I feel fine!

– I had mild chills then took a nap and they went completely away. I was a bit queasy after eating for a short time then it went away. During the night when I was sleeping it felt sensitive under my left arm pit . (The shot was in my left arm.) during the night I felt like I was going to have diarrhea but I never did. I did have softer than usual stools as soon as I woke up. I am tired today but did not have a good nights sleep. I did not have a fever. My heart rate was 78. My oxygen was 98/99.

– Fatigue and and aching went away with Advil and an hours rest.

– I had a migraine but I get migraines so I dont know if it was related to the vaccine

– Last week I had 5 days of diarrhea. The first day I had a fever of 100. I went to the doctor. Blood tests and stool samples were normal. I am better now. We dont know if it was a toxin on food that would not be detected in the stool test or a viru Family doctor office visit

Atrial fibrillation, Upper respiratory tract infection and Heart rate increased

28T-23171-88679

– Recurrence of atrial fibrillation (but had 2 episodes of afib preceding vaccination)

– Lower back muscle spasms, intermittently in the past 2 weeks

– Lower back spasms intermittently

– One recurrence of atrial fibrillation for 3 hours

– Increased pulse up to 128 bpm at rest (yesterday afternoon, after yesterday's symptom check)

– Increased pulse on Apple Watch of 100-111 beats per minute at rest, continuously, starting about 24 h after the booster

– Intermittent increased heart rate at rest, 100-121 bpm, with regular rhythm. Not sure if it's at all related to the vaccine

– Upper respiratory infection for 2.5 weeks now. Cough, sore throat, weary, but 2 negative rapid Covid tests

Blood potassium decreased, Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Death

28T-37210-40360

– Muscle weakness awaiting hip replacement surgery No internet our area kast 10 days due storm, and no landlines See above

– Not Covid related She is currently in hospital due low potassium, loss of strength conplicated by type II diabetes while awaiting a hip replacement delayed by non vaxxed people with covid surge clogging the system See above

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– How do I answer these to help you Call me if you wish (b)(6) died 15 Nov 2021 in our local hospital In sadness (b)(6) -husband

– Please remove (b)(6) from your list She is deceased as of (b)(6) Answers trying to get your attention

Eye pain and Headache

28T-91286-36987

– Slight headache today and yesterday. Pain is always in area where I had my stroke 5 years ago

– I had a headache for about 4 hours last evening but am better now.

– I have reoccurring discomfort behind my left eye up into my forehead. Sometimes it affects my vision. Going to see my PCP. Office visit

– Having a slight headache behind left eye and in left temple. This has happened several times in the last few weeks. I do have a test scheduled for later in the month. Office visit

– Headaches and pain especially behind left eye. I am having tests run in a few days. Doctor office visit

Ear pruritus, Nasal discomfort and Rash erythematous

28U-16890-96946

– Tingling, prickly sensation. Started on chest but has spread all over body. No visible rash.

– Intense pins and needles, tingling all over body. Itching in ears and throat.

– Tingling, like pins and needles over whole body. Spider web like red rash under the skin on arms, chest, stomach, and back. Red face that looks burnt. Itching and burning in ears, nose, and throat.

– Tingling, pins and needles feeling across body. Especially bad on chest, neck, face, scalp. Burning and itching sensation in ears and down throat.

Panniculitis, Rash papular and Rash pruritic

28U-21614-45818

– Heart racing

– Heart racing at times, some shortness of breath, shoulder pain.

– Bumpy itchy rash on my L leg shin, itchy palms, rash behind my L ear and in hairline on L side.

– Itchy palms

– Really itchy palms

– Itchy Palms

– Joint pain all over, stabbing pain in left arm occasionally, possible blot clot in right lower leg, fatigue

– Lipodermatosclerosis/sclerosing panniculitis and my arm and elbow and knee hurt , i believe arthritis? Not sure In person PCP and Dermatologist

Dysarthria, Clostridium difficile infection and Gastric disorder

28U-44498-05821

– Headache, congestion and cough.

– I think its probably just a stomach virus. No fever but cramping and bloating.

– Grandsons had RSV and I got a really bad cold that lasted two weeks and the cough lasted another couple of weeks. Also was having stomach problems and the PA diagnosed me with C-Diff. Went to clinic but they sent me to my car to wait for a phone call. Already had an appointment for the stomach but they treated the cold since I was having difficulty breathing and talking.

Aortic thrombosis, C-reactive protein increased and Bedridden

28V-17722-89852

– Since getting the vaccine my health has declined tenfold. I have asthma which I never had before and I'm 62 years old I have allergies which I never had before. My health is on the decline every since I had the second shot. I need to be compensated.

– I have shortness of breath, I have trouble with my daily activities such as grocery shopping putting groceries away cleaning my home. I wish I would've known what the vaccine was gonna do to my life! I was encouraged by Dr. Birx and Dr. Fauci . My health has deteriorated I want to be compensated for the jerk duration of my health!

– I found out this week while in the emergency room that I have a blood clot in my upper abdomen.

– I was put on Eliquis, to thin the blood from the thrombosis in the abdominal aorta. Also, a referral to a Vascular surgeon, for this issue and another abdominal aorta. All of this I believe is contributed to the Merdona second vaccine

– Shortness of breath. After my last vaccine I developed Asthma and allergies.

– (b)(6) The fatigue is really bad today.

– Extremely fatigued. After sleeping 8 hours.

– I'm totally exhausted!! I've been bed ridden since 2/25/2021. My life has change dramatically. Im unable to do the things I love. Taking care of my home and disabled child. Getting dressed is a chore!! Someone should have to pay for this!

– Extreme Fatigue.

– My gastroenterologist recommended I have a colon resection done within the next few months. I also have a relative risk for future cardiac event, do to a high C-Reactive Protein, Cardiac.

Red blood cell count decreased, White blood cell count decreased and Sinus operation

28V-20731-85090

– Some bad headaches, but I dont think theyre vaccine related.

– Sinus infection. Havent slept well for a week so took a sick day from work. Headache around eyes and temple and drainage. My doc didnt think I needed to be tested since I have both vaccines. Had a virtual video visit.

– Achy, drainage, sore throat.

– A cold I got from my son...hes in daycare. We both tested negative for covid.

– Swelling in both legs but my blood work checked out. I was just low on red and white blood cells. And the doc said there was nothing to that. He also said my leg swelling is from sitting 8 hours a day to do therapy. We have more clients now.

– I had a bad sinus infection that was not Covid and my husband tested positive around the time I had my booster so it was hard to tell if I was sick. But I felt better after about five days and tested neg.

Sunburn, Hyperesthesia and Vertigo positional

28V-91223-86536

– My night time resting heart rate was higher than usual last night. It was also higher last night. No idea if related, but thought I should share.

– My skin hurts to the touch, like I have a sunburn everywhere

– Skin feels sunburned - it hurts if anything touches it (like fabric)

– Still having skin sensitivity, like it's sunburned and anytime touched it hurts. Less than yesterday, though

– Some tinnitus

– Experiencing periods of tinnitus again today.

– Extreme exhaustion, some trouble with brain fog.

– Vertigo when turning to the left side.

Tenderness, Vertigo and Injection site pain

28W-20029-58654

– I had vertigo for the first time ever approx. 1 week after the 2nd vaccination. It lasted approx. 12 hours and did not reoccur since.

– After the moderna booster i had chills, fever, sore arm at injection site, swollen lymph node in my armpit for a week and now four weeks later my arm is still sore to the touch.

– My vaccination arm still hurts after 1 month. Outside looks normal now but still sore

– Coughing

Crepitations, Pleurisy and Respiratory tract infection viral

28W-20463-27657

– My lymph nodes are tender in my arm pit and throat in the injection side of my body

– A touch of direah today. Mild headache today. Spacey brain today.All may or may not be relevant.All mild.

– Creepy crackly feeling, light headed, skin itch no rash

– Swollen lymph nodes

– My lymp nodes in the arm pit of the arm I got the shot in are swollen and hurt

– My lymph nodes are swollen and painful

– Lightheadedness, brain fog, lymph node soreness, loss of appetite

– Lymph node pain Demi I shed but still present

– Cough

– In the past few days I felt a peppery throat and mild headache. I also have an occasional cough. Other than that I feel great. At present my throat feels fine. My headache has never been bad enough to take Tylenol. No fever so probably not Covid

– I had pleurisy caused by a respiratory virus but tested negative for Covid

Post-traumatic pain, Painful respiration and Musculoskeletal chest pain

28W-25333-11709

– Dizziness

– Hurts to take deep breath, ribs hurt, feels like band around my chest constricting movement.

– Still tightness around chest/ribs. Not as severe as yesterday.

– Continuing circumference rib pain, some sternum pain along with, shoulders as well.

– Continuing rib pain

– Lessening of tje chest/rib tightness. Still there but not as harsh.

– Headache from vaccine has caused headaches from previous head injury to become more intense and painful.

– Slight temperature

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