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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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Mouth breathing, Daydreaming and Temperature regulation disorder

29Q-88994-76536

– Nasal congestion that started right away after the shot. I am a mouth breather now. Neck pain coupled with headache makes me only want to lie down. Head feels heavy.

– My normal temp is 97.1F, so 97.7 F to me is 99.2. Had night sweats last night...bed wet! Terrible headache. Didnt take them until this morning.

– Stil have congestion that started within a few minutes of getting vaccine

– During second week I had another day of headache causing neck and shoulder pain. Tylenol helped. Also chills, night sweats, and some slight abdominal pain. The first vaccine caused headaches Days 9-11 w/arm rash on Day 11.

– I have night sweats that are continuing. I wake up drenched through the mattress pad. I never had this before the second vaccine unless I was sick (has been years). I know I am not sick & have not been sick since 2nd vaccine &this is not menopausal.

– I still have night sweats some nights. Also had two day headache with abdominal pain and diarrhea and night sweats the night in between. Light diarrhea lasted for 4 days

– The night sweats have ended and no headache this week! I am still having a hard time regulating my temperature. Not sweating and drenching the bed, but I get hot for long periods of time (10-30 minutes) - not like a one minute hot flash.

– My body temp goes hot for 30 minutes or so and goes back and forth all the time. I have been wearing sleeveless shirts all summer and dont get cold like I used to in A/C. This is all new since the vaccine. Happy to be protected from Covid though. Will be going to my endocrinologist to check those numbers again.

– Still have periods of night sweats or I get long got flashed Wonder about cognitive impact.feel like I am more scatter brained. Who can say if that is linked or not?? Went to GP amd endocrinologist

– My hot flashes have been next to nothing, as I have been going through menopause for a decade, but I ama getting them 12 times a day . It is concerning me as I had this trouble with Moderna original double dose. It's the 2nd booster. I will seek ddoc

– Long periods of heat (not a hot flash that comes and goes in a minute or so) are still happening frequently. This is new compared to the first Pfizer booster -and is reminiscent of Second Moderna vaccine causing me to run hot from April -Oct 2021

Sluggishness, Gastrointestinal disorder and Feeling hot

29R-13749-56187

– Probably nothing to do with shot. Dizzy, felt feverish but dont believe I had a fever. A little stomach nausea. Lasted a day or so

– I feel fatigued and just sluggish. Some headache. Just dont feel well at times

– Fatigue, flu type symptoms at times. It comes and goes and comes back

– I might have a cold starting

– Feels like sinuses

– Cold symptoms

– Nausea

– Ear and throat soreness. Coughing. Sinus infection Doctor appointment

Cataplexy, Sinus arrest and Dystonia

29R-21917-75452

– Pain doctor

– You didn't ask what I experienced for the three days after the vaccine. Why?

– Severe fatigue, weight loss 5 lbs since second vaccine with lots of appetite. Vivid, crazy, dreams, sleeping a lot. Brain fog. Some of these are symptoms I had when I had COVID in March.

– Fatigue, low blood pressure

– Dystonia of both hands and left leg

– Hypotension and fainting. My BP has been as low as 75/55.

– My blood pressure is dangerously low. It goes as low as 75/55, and sometimes it is too low to get a reading

– 3 episodes of drop attacks. Never had before. Hospitalized last weekend b/o TIA

– 3 episodes of cataplexy with flaccid paralysis of all limbs. One episode of double vision. One episode aphasia. Diagnosed with TIA.

– I developed a sinus arrest and my heart didn't beat for 5 seconds. I was very symptomatic. My doctors say my heart is fine so they don't know why it happened. I am also increasingly fatigued, exhausted, and brain fogged. My head isempty of thoughts. I'm getting a pacemaker

Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Blood glucose increased and Fatigue

29R-25380-90537

– Type 2 diabetic - blood sugar has been 40 points higher than normal after shot. Monday, blood sugar stabilized.

– Feeling a little more tired and blood glucose level isnt dropping below 145 for 2 weeks now I am type 2. Blood sugar was stuck at 155+ without any major changes to my diet or daily routines prior to this week. My blood sugar normally is 125.

– Still a little tired. Blood sugar stabilizing again.

– Blood sugar has been up by 30 points constantly. Without any changes to my current lifestyle.

– Blood sugar elevated more after second vaccine shot

Poor quality sleep, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

29R-37337-14118

– The day of shot and day after my shoulder was very painful. Poor night sleep due to discomfort. Person giving shot gave it on top of my shoulder which i believe was.not the.accurate place for vaccine. Never have i received an injection that high before. On top of shoulder.

– Arm still affected by the injection of vaccine. Person administering the shot gave it to me in shoulder. Not the correct area. Now i pain in shoulder joint for over a week. Probably SIRVA from what i reaearched. Not at all happy about this. I am planning a dr visit in the near future.

Dermatitis contact, Dysphonia and Ear infection

29R-71659-69634

– Much less pain than yesterday.

– Perpetual sore throat, scratchy voice.

– I had a double ear-infection beginning March 22. I contacted Poison Ivy on March 27th, and started Prednisone on March 31, finished it in a week, had to get a ahot on the 9th, and had to start a Pred taper on April 19th. I will finish in a week

– Scratchy, sore throat, congestion, cough, overall aches and stiffness, low-grade fever. Went and got tested at a drive-thru testing facility

– Body aches.

– Feel like I'm getting the flu.

Nervous system disorder, Back disorder and Diabetes mellitus

29S-12381-23395

– Between the therapist easy and my feet and then my back I don't know what's worse and my diabetes is going all over the place I go to see my

– I now can barely walk and suffering with back pains and neurological planes I'm going to see a neurosurgeon to see why my legs are not barely working that's what's going on I have been given an appointment to see my primary doctor and I did see her what she recommended for me to see a neurosurgeon and that's where it is

Dermal cyst, Gingival disorder and Gingival discomfort

29S-25299-92584

– Headaches

– Chronic fatigue

– My gums in my mouth on the front and bottom hurt When I rinse with Listerine my mouth gums burn

– Still have rash on my gums, and now my armpits hurt

– I have just started to have flank pain very sharp i also still have gum issues

– Very Tired still have swollen lymph nodes End issues with my gums

– Multiple cysts in my glands are still swollen.

– Joint pain , Muscle spasms

– Chest pain

– Chest pain , Swollen lymph nodes but its went away i have been in bed since i received my 3rd dose now

– Inflame lymph nodes under armpit

– Swollen lymph note

– Swollen lymph nodes under armpit

– Swollen Lymph node under armpit

– Swollen lymph nodes havent gone away

Mineral supplementation, Cerebral palsy and Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage

29S-33960-40734

– I had a stomach ache and a headache 7 days post vaccination...only lasted half the day...missed work just that day...intermittent fatigue persist...I have Cerebral Palsy...is this a concern? Thank you

– Abdominal pain with near syncope... had to be taken to ER by ambulance

– Positive guaiac test at ER...waiting for GI appointment on the 12th

– Upper GI bleed and blood loss requiring blood and iron transfusions

– Anemia secondary to intestinal bleeding requiring blood transfusions Iron deficiency requiring iron infusions

Injection site cellulitis, Meniscus injury and Specialist consultation

29T-12830-66106

– My arm where I got the shot swelled and got red and hot. The doctor said it was cellulitis and I am on antibiotics which seem to be working.

– Tore the meniscus in one knee and so I had a shot of cortisone in the knee. I had some side effects to that. Orthopedic doctor

– The day after my booster I had 102 temp and was very tired a nauseous when I tried to eat

– Dizziness, and swollen glands on both sides of my neck

– Swollen glands in underarm of injection arm.

– Still reacting to 2nd booster on the 4th day after receiving it.

– Swollen and painful lymph nodes

– No, I'm happy today!

– Still some lymph node pain

– I traveled to (b)(6) and had a bad cold from day 3 to now (10 days so far). I was afraid I had Covid but I tested negative yesterday. Stuffy nose, productive cough, really bad sore throat and swollen, painful lymph nodes in my neck.

Ocular hyperemia, Pain in extremity and Fatigue

29T-31918-56398

– I got the first dose last Monday so it has been almost a week, my arm was a little sore the first day and I was a little fatigued but after that I felt fine it was not bad at all after the first dose of the moderna shot

– My eyes have been kind of red the past week since I got the first dose of the Moderna Vaccine, I feel fine though just my eyes are kind of red still, so I am not sure but I think it might be a side effect of the first dose moderna vaccine or its just allergies

Lactose intolerance, Blood pressure measurement and Contusion

29U-11047-96411

– Elevated Blood pressure

– Racing heart and pressure in my chest last night

– Unusual bruising on my legs

– Elevated blood pressure continues

– Blood pressure spiking again

– Blood pressure is up

– Blood Pressure is still elevated

– Blood pressure is still up

– Blood pressure still not normal

– Headache and high blood pressure Doctor visit

– Headache left side Lactose intolerance since vaccination Never had this problem prior

Ear tube insertion, Deafness unilateral and Tinnitus

29U-18364-48045

– Muscle and body achesJoint painFatigue.Id been good for several days and boom it hit me last night. Slept until 1pm today with heat pads/ice packs. Very bizarre. But manageable,

– I got Covid in Feb. Covid left with me hearing loss and tinnitus in right ear. ENT put in a tube but it appears no one knows what to do about this. Treatment is "experimental" at best. If this doesn't work then I'll need a hearing aid. ENT specialist

Menstruation irregular, Brain fog and Chest discomfort

29U-23670-54397

– Im not sure if this is related to the covid vaccine or to work stress or to too much computer screens in my bedroom, but my period is 13 days late so far (hasnt started)

– I may have caught Covid on Wednesday evening (day after booster), I've had a cough since Saturday. Waiting for Covid test result now

– Sore throat and residual coughing, likely from cold or omicron variant (awaiting PCR results)

– Brain fog (could be from overwork too), chest tightness when going on runs (but could be that I'm not as in shape anymore, or effect of caffeine bc happens on afternoon/evening runs rather than morning runs)

Movement disorder, Peripheral coldness and Musculoskeletal discomfort

29V-26064-60565

– Tingling in my arm, elbow, and hand, arm felt "cold" for first hour

– My arm is very very sore. I can hardly lift it and rotat it! It kept me awake all last night. Everytime I moved or rolled over the pain was so bad it would wake me up. Still better than getting COVID though=)

– Stiff neck. Fever broke at 8a.m. today.

– Stiff neck/neck pain

– Neck pain (base of my head) and headache turned very severe last night (almost went to hospital from pain) Temp only 99.5 which was elevated a little higher from when fever finally broke Friday morning.. Today neck pain is better but not completely gone yet. Moderate discomfort.

– Neck pain. Pain woke me up at 130a.m.... today feeling better but still some discomfort.

– Mild neck pain

– Ongoing shortness of breath after being diagnosed with covid

Pre-existing condition improved, Therapeutic response unexpected and Wheezing

29V-26606-69446

– I have actually been feeling much, much better than I had been for the last year or more, as of a few hours after my vaccine shot! Its incredible!

– I continue to feel better than I have for many months.

– I feel better than normal today

– I felt better than before the shot

– Sore throat, wheezing cough, sinus congestion

– Congestion, sore throat, headache, and wheezing cough (mostly yesterday)

– Respiratory congestion, cough, sore throat

– Asthmatic cough, fatigue

Hyperhidrosis, Myalgia and Chills

29V-56556-60421

– 4 hrs after vaccination: painful shoulder & elbow joints. Painful upper arm muscles. Extremely painful area back of shoulder joint. Headache. Second day: symptoms worsened. Chills with slight exertion. Felt like I had a moderate virus. No more room!

– Swollen glands neck

– Alternatively chills, fever and sweating

– Swollen glands neck, runny nose

– Swollen glands, sore throat/runny nose

– Painful joints and muscles

Aortic aneurysm, Specialist consultation and Skin discoloration

29V-97127-56404

– Lips tingling, high high BP, red face

– Coloring is off, lips tingling Call from my primary care doctors office

– Racing heart, metallic taste in mouth Went to primary cate, had EKG

– Metallic taste, chest heaviness, tingling in left arm below elbow Spoke to doctor on call

– Tingling in left arm below elbow, racing heart

– Tingling on lips, nose and left arm with heart issues

– Conjunctivitis in both eyes, left arm and lips tingly, heart racing Eye doctor advised and called in antibiotics for eyes

– Conjunctivitis, chest soreness, left arm ringling

– Diagnosed with a 3.8 cm thoracic ascending aortic aneurysm Primary care and referral

Patient isolation, Respiratory tract infection viral and Bacterial infection

29W-13267-37603

– I slept 14 hours. Chills were last night. Fatigue was severe last evening - I crashed at 6 pm and slept until 8am and didnt get up until 10 am is getting better

– Extreme fatigue continued. Onset of pain/aches last evening. Slept 14 hours again. Then napped another 4 hours until 1 pm. Since then Im feeling much better (note: forgot to report nausea on day one that abated and was not present on day 2)

– Super mild fatigue today! I feel human again!!

– Brain fuzziness. Bizarre dreams.

– These symptoms have improved vastly as the day advanced. All moderate in the early hours, theyre now leaning toward mild except for fatigue. I feel so much better!!

– Brain fog continues

– 9/5 symptoms began full body ache, headache, fever chills. Negative Covid test 9/7 Isolated out of caution. Negative mono and other tests. Elevated LFTs. Cough developed. Follow up additional blood work positive for Epstein Barr Initially told to presume positive. After 2 negative Covid tests was seen in office, had an upper right quadrant abdominal ultrasound and chest X-ray.

– Fuzzy/light headedness.

– Had some nausea last night but it resolved overnight.

– I just got the shot 15 minutes ago. Nothing to report!

– Yesterday after submitting my report I developed a fever of 101 in the evening that broke early this morning. Today, except for some mild lingering fatigue I'm doing great. Seems about 36 hours to normal for me!

– Viral respiratory infection and likely secondary bacterial infection. Fatigue, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes Mon. Tues. developed scratchy throat overnight and strangling type cough and hoarseness Wed. Neg @home C19 on Tues. negative PCR on Wed

Pancreatic disorder, Gastrointestinal disorder and Night sweats

29W-16135-47107

– No

– Up until about 6 or 7 this morning i had chills, fevers and night sweats. I took Tylenol up to this point.

– At first i felt tored and sleepy. Two days i took a cortazone shot in my right knee. Since then i have not been able to sleep. I am completely awake all night and day. This may not have anything to do with the COVID shot but may need reporting.

– I have developed problems with my pancreas. I have been referred to (b)(6) Clinic.

– I am having a lot of stomach problems. I am under the care of (b)(6) Clinic. So far, they have not been able to diagnose the problem. Lots of test

– I was in the emergency room Monday and Tuesday most of the day and night. I was vomiting, had headaches and today i am having chronic diarrhea. Both dates i have had chronic stomach aches.

– I have beennto the emergency toom two conservative nights. Additionally, I have been vomiting, having diarrhea and having chills and fever. My diabetic medication was changed on the same week that i took the vaccine shot. So i am unsure if my med

– I had to go to the emergency room october 3 and 4th, 2022. I was vomiting and had diarrhea. I did not have a fever.

– Legs and feet are swollen and hurting. Continuous and ongoing doctor visits.

Increased upper airway secretion, Tremor and Vomiting

29W-20700-07007

– Tender lymph nodes under left arm and left neck

– Fifth day after injection, headache, chills, aches. 6th day same. 7th, lymph nodes under arm and neck tender, sore. 8th day arm below injection, swollen, hot, red, itchy, fever, severe chills, shakes (rigors?), vomited. 9th day, exhausted, recouped.

– During first 12 -36 hours severe chills, aches, fever, fatigue, fog. After that abated, random pains in random places, foot, ear, teeth, fingers...still a bit of fog.

– Lymph nodes in throat/neck area tender

– Had routine labs for oncologist, LDH lactic acid dehydrogenase was way out of range 247 (range 135-214). She felt vac related. Shoulder of injection arm still sore.

– Chronic phlem in throat, cough, fatigue , Office visit next week, 08/02/

Tongue discoloration, Candida infection and Swelling

29W-29282-71461

– I had symptoms between my first and second shot. (Headache day of, red/swollen arm 1 week post, swollen lymph node 2 weeks post)

– Swelling in lymph nodes (left underarm)

– Swelling in axilla and under clavicle on injection side

– Swelling is lymph node reaction in axilla and under clavicle

– Dry cough starting approximately 12-12-21

– Tongue turns orange daily. Was treated for thrush with minimal resolution.

– Swollen lymph node- axilla of injection arm

– Lymph node swelling axilla of injection arm

Mean platelet volume increased, Lymphocyte count increased and Platelet count increased

29W-31838-97293

– Localized reaction at injection site. I have a large area of swelling, redness, itchiness, and a large bump under my skin. The area felt very hot to the touch. I went to see my doctor on 1/25/21.

– Ringing in the ears

– Cramps

– Stomach unsettled

– Just feel more tired and lack of energy since 2nd vaccine. It improved slightly 2 weeks after shot.

– Still been feeling lethargic, no energy, difficulty concentrating since second shot. I recently had blood work done for annual physical and I have elevated mean platelet volume, elevated reactive lymphocytes and elevated lymphocytes.

– Ongoing since after my second dose- elevated mean platelet volume.

– Side affects for 2 days after getting vaccine. Temp of 101.2, chills, sweats, fatigue, couldn't eat, upset stomach.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Injection site swelling and Influenza like illness

29X-13995-39251

– Very slight lightheadedness but I did not eat breakfast prior to the vaccine. That sensation went away late this afternoon.

– Late last night and until this morning I had overall body ache. Since early this morning it gone.

– None. All previous symptoms seem to be gone or not perceptible.

– I actually have noticed a red circular raised mark around the injection site exactly the size of the bandade laced on my arm.

– Slight lightheadedness

– Don't know if it has anything to do with the vaccine. Dull headache and very slight dizziness. Comes and goes.

– Yesterday afternoon I had a headache, mild at the back of my head which went away after a few hours. A couple of hours later I began to feel the body aches and flu like symptoms that I have been feeling all day today. I have not been able to do much other than stay in bed.

– So far, all previously discussed reactions are gone as of approx. 48 hrs of the 2nd vaccination.

Myosclerosis, Blood urine and Kidney infection

29X-18116-68525

– Toes and fingers cramped and muscles behind thigh hardened only only left side about 3 hrs after vaccination but dissipated after half hr.

– I also received chemo today so that could be a contributor to fatigue and tiredness

– Bp 182/92 at 3am

– Fever broke at 2am with sweats

– Tiredness

– A severe UTI including bleeding when urinating. Ive never ever had one before. Lots of pain

– UTI bladder and kidney infection

– I had a flare up of interstitial cystitis.

– Covid 19

Abnormal sensation in eye, Feces soft and Painful respiration

29X-21899-01186

– Very dizzy

– Right side lift node is sore under arm fuzzy eyes

– Dizzy eyes fuzzy

– Sharp pain in upper stomach in the middle all day and nite when I breathe in it hurts

– Pain on right side and middle of stomach. Pain is sharp on right side.

– Middle of stomach pain going to right side. Sharp pain.at times all the time other times.

– At hospital with pain in stomach and right side

– Weak stomach upset soft stools headache diarrhea dizzy eyes fuzzy

– Headache upset stomach diarrhea sore joints

Glossitis, Injection site rash and Neck pain

29X-27402-85012

– Prickly tongue & mild itching but no rash so far, mild pain in neck on side where I received the injection

– Tired

– About a week after my shot , a rash developed at the injection site. Called my Dr & she said its Covid arm. Rash got bigger the next day and was very itchy. Used Benedryl cream then switched to Cortizone10. No fever. Better Today. Phone call.

– Slight reactionprickly tongueabout 25 mins after injection. No medical assistance required.

Head discomfort, Abdominal pain and Sinusitis

29X-85145-16528

– One week after 1st dose (yesterday), experience extreme dizziness, nausea and headache. Barely got out of bed. Symptoms lasted about 30 hrs.

– Head fullness

– Non-COVID related abdominal pain.

– Nasal congestion resulting in sinus infection. Possibly initiated by allergy to live X-mas tree. Condition lasted for 3+ weeks & has recently resolved. Relatives who stayed with me over holidays repeatedly tested for Covid and all results negative.

Discharge, Cardiac disorder and Paresthesia oral

29Y-17374-27206

– Sore throat

– On 09/25, I experienced tingling of the tongue, slight soreness at injection spot, mild headache, & fatigue

– Slight headache may be due to seasonal allergies.

– Sore throat, slight headache, & ear ache

– High Blood Pressure Diagnosis Abnormal EKG - Heart Conditions

– Slight headache, sore throat, drainage

– Fatigue, chest pain, sore throat, chills

– Runny nose, headache, severe fatigue, extremely sore throat, cough, congestion, body aches, chills Doctors office visit

Weight decreased, Alopecia and Edema peripheral

29Y-34220-33138

– Pretty normal... maybe just a tad lightheaded but otherwise fine.

– A little bit of edema ( swelling ) in the hand of the the injection arm. But no pain or discomfort and it resolved itself once I started moving around.

– None

– Slightly elevated heart rate before the low grade fever started about 1 hour ago

– Was very tired, had a bit of loose stool. No appetite. But better this afternoon- just eating my first meal now at 2:37 PM.

– I feel good this afternoon - slept a quite a bit last night.

– Had been having some issues that I believe are tied to regulating my Thyroid medication. Probably unrelated since I have also been losing weight But had been having a number of symptoms (weakness, heart palpitation, digestive, minor hair loss. Ok now

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