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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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Dystonia, Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and Movement disorder

2DF-31136-21937

– Swollen, painful lymph nodes today. I did not report the first two days but experienced severe body aches, chills, fever, and fatigue.

– Lymphadenopathy, flushing

– Lymph node pain

– Fatigue, body aches, feeling generally ill (cold like symptoms), cough, and shortness of breath/asthma has worsened and continued since the vaccine

– Shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, fatigue, elevated Heart rate with activity

– Breathing issues, low oxygen at night, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, palpitations, achiness

– Shortness of breath, chest pain with exertion, cough, fatigue, weakness, increased heart rate, low oxygen at night, dizziness, nausea

– Tremors, vertigo, worsening headaches, severe depression

– Movement disorder (dystonia spasms), migraines, pericarditis, depression, vertigo, POTS, exercise intolerance

Mental impairment, Tonsillar hypertrophy and Neuropathy peripheral

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– Slightly dizzy

– The night sweats have stopped

– Dizzy, difficut concentrating

– Dizzy, difficulty thinking, trouble holding things

– Swollen lymph node in arm pit on shot side

– Post nasal drip

– Muscles felt weak. When trying to stand up from toilet, I pull a muscle in the inside upper thigh and heard it pop. I required help standing for about a week.

– Peripheral neuropathy

– Extreme fatigue and muscle cramps from statin meds

– Pain from top of head down left side of neck when turning head swollen tonsil on left side Regular doctor visit

– Dizzy

– Doxicyclin caused vomiting. But not all nausea

Blister, Swelling face and Neuralgia

2DG-15492-69683

– I received my vaccine on 2/15/21. Several days later I had a face rash and swelling (similar to when I get the flu shot). Then tiny blisters emerged. Went to urgent care on 2/25 morning and diagnosed with shingles, triggered from the vaccine Regular in person visit

– After the first vaccine the doctor said it triggered shingles on my face. Been using medications since. But I get pain from the nerve near my ear affecting my eye and face.

– Shingles related scarring starting. Have been told by 2 doctors that they think the vaccine triggered my case of shingles.

Ear pruritus, Breast swelling and Painful respiration

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– Itchy throat and ears

– Lymph node pain/swelling, underarm pain/swelling, pain when breathing

– Lymph node swelling under arm/breast/chest

– Visibly swollen underarm, left breast/chest area.

– Swelling under arm, breast/chest

– Swelling/pain left breast/chest/underarm

– Mild swelling in underarm/breast

– Mild swelling of the underarm/breast

– Randomly pressure/pain in my chest, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, irregular heartbeat

– I had what the doctor thought was bacterial bronchitis though some of my symptoms were unusual such as shortness of breath, laryngitis and what was described as mimicking an allergic reaction when my throat was swollen almost closed.

– Insomnia, night sweats, fatigue, dizziness, rapid heartbeat

Mobility decreased, Decreased appetite and Neck pain

2DG-17627-95924

– Loss of appetite

– Went to bed earlier on vaccination day and woke on and off over the early morning with symptoms. Tried getting up and didnt make it past bathroom. Finally got up around 10:30 am and ate small meal. Went back to bed around 2:00 pm and slept over an hour.

– Doing better than yesterday with some fatigue.

– Sore shoulder and neck on left side which is where I was vaccinated . It began 3/12. Did stretches, took muscle relaxant and Tylenol and is better today 3/16. Not sure it was related to vaccination. But didnt have correlating trauma to explain.

– The day of vaccination my arm was sore and I slept soundly that evening and took one Tylenol.

Body temperature increased, Abdominal pain upper and Diarrhea

2DG-17929-29867

– My arm hurt a lot that I could use or raise it. My normal body temperature is 97 so I feel feverish if above 97

– I had chills, sharp pain and 100degree temperature night

– I had a temperature of 99.5 degrees and diarrhea. Flu and COVID tests negative

– I had stomach cramps and temperature of 99.8 for one day. Normal temperature is 97 to 97.5

– I tested positive for Covid Saturday May 28. I had a temperature of 99, mild sore throat and mild cough several days later. I did not have a temperature thereafter. I did have a horrible case of nausea June 2&3.

Feces soft, Frequent bowel movements and Sinus pain

2DG-26246-66812

– 1 and 2 days after had soft stools about 5 times a day, but not diarrhe

– Started with a few days of minor intestinal gurggling, not had before. Developed minor explosive gas with no diarrhea, but moved my bowels about 6 times a day. The feces were quite soft. No other symptoms. Lasted 7 - 10 days and then was gone.

– Starting to get tired, but it's the end of the day.

– Minor cold. Sore throat moving into head, then chest. Only minor symptoms. Typical of ahen i get a cold.

– Minor sore throat, moved into sinuses with very minor symptoms, moving into chest with minor cough. Lasted about 36 hours.

Soft tissue inflammation, Esophageal irritation and Upper respiratory tract irritation

2DG-26288-80759

– Yesterday, after reporting in, I had chills, mild nausea, and a feeling of pressure in my head, neck and shoulders. Those symptoms were gone by the end of dinner. I woke up today with a sore throat. That lasted only a few hours. All symptoms were mild.

– Interestingly, since the vaccination, I feel lousy whenever I'm hungry, and otherwise fine except for mild nausea. And my food cravings are totally unlike my usual food cravings. Weird.

– Just very mild nausea, especially when hungry. But I have GERD and a tendency to get gastric ulcers. I likely had an irritated stomach lining before the vaccine. Perhaps the vaccine aggravated it.

– Forgot to mention in previous reports that my low back pain from decades ago has returned. I assumed it was unrelated to the vaccine, so didn't think to mention it, but due to the timing so soon after the vaccine, decided to mention it here.

– Conjunctival hemorrhage in eye on 7th day after vaccine, but mostly gone now. GI symptoms worsened, especially upper gastric pain (likely peptic ulcer). Constipation and diarrhea continued, as did mild low back and neck pain. Energy fine.

– Worsening diarrhea and recurring GI pain.

– The headache is more like occasional stabbing pain in my head, not a typical headache. Another weird symptom: some things taste different!

– Stiff neck, very tight and sore on left side. Sore ankle tendons (fronts of ankles). Aggravation of old low back pain..

– 1. Increased body stiffness & pain, especially hips & knees2. Worst seasonal allergy symptoms ever. Oddly, between the 2 shots, my allergies were better than ever. Then, after the 2nd shot, oh boy!(Fwiw, my brother has UC & IBD/Reactive Arthritis)

– 1. This week (4th week post 2nd Moderna) injection sites started itching again & are red & slightly raised2. Still have pain & irritation along nerve on my shoulder/neck where I occasionally have outbreaks of Herpes Simplex 13. GI issues continue

– #NAME?

– Pain in thigh, especially when lying down.

– No reaction to this Moderna 1/2 dose booster, but I do have some things that have been going on since approx my 2nd dose: 1) Left thigh pain (prob neurologic pain from hip or back), and 2) digestive track problems triggering atrial premature beats.

– It's Sunday. Hospital will get back to me to schedul x-ray tomorrow.

– Hip X-ray, though feeling somewhat better than yesterday.

– While the inflammation in my hips and surrounding area has improved, irritation in my upper airway and esophagus has worsened. Office visit

– Worsening arrhythmia. Saw dr before last check-in. Having tests. No new doctors since last check-in.

– Worsening GI problems and more frequent arrhythmia. Dr seen before this week, so no new dr visits.

– Intense thigh pain. Not when walking. Not new, but suddenly much more severe. Moderna booster 6 wks ago. Prevnar20 pneumonia vaccine 2 days ago. Will see dr if not better in a day or two

– Various mild inflammation in foit and low back. Trouble staying focused.

– Joint pain. Inflammation.

– Tinnitus

– Inflammation of soft tissue around several joints. Continued tinnitus.

– Rt foot hurts. 1st occurred after my tetanus booster in March. Looked like gout, but uric acid level normal. Flared up 2 wks after previous covid booster in April, and again now, 3 wks after my most recent covid booster. Haven't contacted doctor yet, but likely will.

– Nerve problems in my hand.

– Right leg pain, foot pain, hemorrhoid pain.

– Neck ache with irritation radiating to left scapula and left arm.

Vision blurred, Dyspepsia and Brain fog

2DG-62688-91454

– 4 weeks of brain fog, fatigue, blurry vision, and other more mild symptoms.

– Brain Fog, fatigue

– Nausea, heartburn. Seem to be tied to trazadone or fluvoxamine which I'm taking for sleep/headaches tied to the 'long haul'. It has been 6 months since I got sick, I don't why I still fill these out for you when you take no actions. Physical Therapy

– I'm still sick from the vaccine 12 months later. You people don't do shit and should all be fired. Alternative medicine - aka the only doctors that will do anything because of the politics you've built around the vaccine and covid in general

Tachypnea, Lip blister and Parosmia

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– Tachypnea

– Dizziness

– Forgot to mention: fever blister on lip, began day after both injections.

– Still have loss of taste since having COVID 10/2020. Thought it was improving, but no!

– Interesting, but since i had COVID 10/28/2020 I have developed a uniquely different smelling and pungent under arm body odor. Have resorted to using benzoyl peroxide to clean daily. Better but not resolved. My spouse who got COVID from me has same

– Lost of taste and smell with COVID 11/1/2020. Ever since, my sense of smell is heightened to burned foods. I cannot tolerate the burnt food smell. For example, if a food spills over its edges in oven while baking then burns at bottom of oven. Aweful

Halo vision, Exertional headache and Photopsia

2DH-17908-98258

– tinnitus

– Tinnitus

– Started getting bad tinnitus after vaccine. Tinnitus started worsening in right ear + saw a wavy rainbow oval in my vision for 15 min (mostly on right side) shortly after new tinnitus increase. Have never experienced anything similar previously

– Spontaneous paresthesia in both hands, arms, and legs

– Skin colored bumps on back of hands, sinus infection

– Worse neuropathy + tinnitus MRI

– Constant tinnitus, intermittent numbness/tingling/itching in arms/feet/back, periodic visual disturbances (seeing rainbows/light flashes, double vision), exertional headaches

Leg amputation, Acrochordon and Phantom limb syndrome

2DH-23955-21490

– I feel my immune system quite active. Watery eyes and saliva I feel I rate the symptoms very mild.wet I feel wet. Everything's okay just more heightened as the like the first 20 minutes after the injection. Anyway y'all keep up the good work take care peace.

– small bumps on the side walls of my mouth and forehead. I started to notice them two nights ago; an just thought it was the new toothpaste. Anyways, the bumps are going down and is ok.

– Sore around the in inside of the lips, and sore feelings around outside of mouth.

– Armpits, legpits, scalp and beard itchy. A skin tag felt painful.

– I've had more phantom pains on this second vaccine application, then the first. p.s. I'm an above left knee amputee.

– Acne on nose face area.

– The skin tag that was inflamed from the second vaccine application, dried up and fell off.

– I'm left leg above knee amputee, and experiencing phantom pains and phantom leg symptoms.

– My left above knee amputated leg slight pain and phantom sensations on and off.

Sleep disorder, Feeling cold and Arthralgia

2DJ-28395-78201

– I was really fidgety in my sleep the night after getting the second dose. I feel like I was waking up every five minutes to adjust my sleeping position but I would easily fall back asleep. I felt cold but didn't exactly have the chills or feel achy but my joints hurts. I had the fever later in my sleep cycle. I felt fine when I woke up but exhausted from the interrupted sleep. Also, I had a tension headache starting before the vaccine so while I still have it, I don't think it's related to the vaccine. Mostly I would say this second dose messed with my sleep terribly.

Electric shock sensation, Angina pectoris and Muscle tightness

2DJ-32734-09525

– Within 5 minutes of getting the 1st injection I got stiffness in the sides & back of my neck. Then I got so.e headache. Consulted with Pharmacist there at the site. He advised Tylenol or Ibuprofen. I was okay in an hour or two. Consulted with the Pharmacist at the site

– Since 3.17.21, getting pin electric shocks in chest. Near&above right nipple, & betwn left nipple&heart areas with mild spasms going to neck. Never had them. Lttle scarey. Plz inform me What Others Reported Heart&Chest Side Effects? (b)(6) Thnx

– Continuing tightness; at times with severe pain in chest muscles around nipples. Still feel lethargic, unable to do even necessary works. Wonder why no one contacted me nor sent me info on all side effects to (b)(6) & my # (b)(6) ?

Tendonitis and Arthralgia

2DJ-33821-04621

– Joint pains are common. Im 82.

– Right ankle sore in joint with some sharp pain. Shot was in right arm.

– Tendinitis and pain in right ankle. Some neuropathy in right foot. Sharp pain occasionally when I step wrong. COVID shot was in right arm. Have been more active outside in garden since snow melted. Was pretty much inactive during winter.

– My aches and soreness now is attributed to working in the garden and being 82 years old.

Splenomegaly, Menstrual clots and Abnormal menstrual clots

2DJ-36048-81396

– Abnormal period with very heavy bleeding and large blood clots

– Abnormal period. Very heavy bleeding with large blood clots and pain

– Tightness in chest. Unsure if its related to shot or my underlying medical condition

– Irregular period. Very heavy bleeding, large blood clots and heavy cramping

– Irregular period. Heavy bleeding, large clots, and pain

– Headache for several days

– Shortness of breath and chest pain. Unsure if related to the shot or side effects of coming off of Prednisone

– Splenomegaly

– For about 24 hours after my booster shot I was mostly immobile and in horrible pain. Resolves after 24 hours

Madarosis, Alopecia and Disturbance in attention

2DK-18670-37000

– Mild leg cramps, tired

– Chills were only when I woke up.

– Not sure if related to the vaccination, but I am shedding more hair than usual and noticed the same with my eyelashes.

– Made an appointment fir a mammo and they said I couldnt come for six weeks after vaccination because it can cause swelling of the glands in your breasts. I did not know this was a side-effect, but I am experiencing this.

– Heavy period

– The day after I received the shot, I almost passed out. The same thing happened to my daughter when she received her first shot. I have also felt a bit anxious and unable to concentrate.

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Sinus headache and Joint swelling

2DK-26445-46678

– I had the muscle and body aches on March 23. Today the 24th was fine.

– None at this time

– My arm is still a bit sore at the site but nothing of consequence.

– I have the allergies that go with pollen season. This one is especially long.

– occasional sniffles

– Sinus headache probably because of pollen/allergies.

– I just got the shot so my side effects haven't set in yet

– The above symptoms didn't appear until today, as opposed to last night.

– Joint swelling/redness is in two fingers on my left hand

– Joint discomfort in fingers

Aphonia, Secretion discharge and Lacrimation increased

2DK-50840-42632

– The night of first shot i had very bad Charlie horse in my foot and calf; for a few hours after the injection my right arm tingled

– Hot flashes, Right chest pain radiating to back, swimmy head, internal shaking and a charlie horse in right calf Stayed at vaccine sight and was monitored. Was referred to hospital but due to no insurance at this time refused.

– Headache and chest pain

– Sinus pressure, congestion, sore throat, body aches, thick mucus, bad lower back pain, fatigue, runny eyes, stuffy/runny nose, loss of voice, dry mouth- not from having booster- I tested positive this morning for Covid using Abbott home test

Photophobia, Thirst and Taste disorder

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– Light headed

– Funny taste in my mouth, and mouth is dry and my thirsty

– Still have a bad tast in my mouth, and slightly lightheaded

– Lighthead and bad taste in my mouth

– Bad taste in mouth . Metallic it seems a little better todaybetter

– Slightly light headed

– Sore throat, cough , sneezing and sinus congestion

– Runny nose, congestion, light headness, and sneezing

– Sinus congestion, head ache and extreme sensitivity to light

Tenderness and Pain in extremity

2DL-25640-35313

– Arm has been hurting ever since injection. Went to doctor. Have inflammation. Doctor gave me injection for inflammation.

– Arm and shoulder issues in same arm as injection Went to my doctor

– The arm is still very achy and I can't lay on that side at all. I had hoped it would be better by now but it is worse. Not sure about where to receive the booster. I don't want to mess up my good arm but not sure I can stand my left arm getting worse My holistic doctor.

Yawning, Teething and Photosensitivity reaction

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– Increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, hot flashes.

– After getting an allergy shot 8 days post vaccine I experienced muscle weakness so severe I lost the ability to walk unassisted. Severe muscle aches & pain. Severe headaches & fatigue. Searing pain down my spine & joint pain. Symptoms are continuing.

– Increasing sleepiness that is requiring up to 12 hours of sleep. When unable to get those hours of sleep espresso & energy drinks are required to make it through the day.

– Sleepiness & excessive yawning .

– Photosensitivity in left eye. Hot flashes. Dizziness.

– Extreme sleepiness. Need to sleep 12 hours to wake up feeling refreshed. Dizziness. Photosensitivity in left eye

– Photosensitivity in left eye.

– Pain in underarm on the arm where shot was administered.

– Dizziness. Teeth sensitivity.

– Shoulders, hips, elbows, wrists, lower back, & right ankle pain. Muscle pain in thighs. Difficulty with eye sight in left eye. Migraines which require prescription medication. Fatigue.

– Consistent knee, back, wrist and hip joint pain that worsens with use.

– Migraines multiple times a week. Fatigue & sleepiness requiring frequent breaks 12 hours of sleep to feel rested.

– Tinnitus has increased to the point of having to wear earbuds or noise cancelling earbuds at all times. The only way to decrease joint pain is by getting steroid injections or other invasive procedures.

– Continued migraines

– Nausea, fatigue, joint pain

– Dislodged inner ear crystals

Flushing, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Productive cough

2DM-21509-40240

– No

– Face flushed

– Sore throat

– Sinus congestion

– Sore throat, exhausted, and sinus pressure and congestion

– 102.5 temp fever, chills, sore throat, coughing, and extreme fatigue.

– Fever, shivers, sore throat, headache, extreme fatigue.

– Chest and sinus congestion, phlegm coughing, extreme fatigue, slight fever

– Headache, coughing, sore throat, dizzy, fatigued, chills, and constant urge to vomit

– Sore arm

– Arm is still very sore at the injection site

– Arm is still sore at the injection site

– Dizziness

Atrioventricular block, Rhinalgia and Cardiac flutter

2DN-10393-81600

– Sinuses and ear fullness have been worse than normal, I felt that 5 mins afterwards plus heart palpitations.. also my asthma seems worse these last couple days

– I forgot to mention that the inside of nose is sore, left side.. still is.. its stated a day or do after the vaccine

– Allergies, heart palpitations

– Allergies, sinus pressure, ears feel full

– Runny nose

– I just want you to be aware, since the first vaccine where my heart fluttered right after, and had palpitations in the few days after. I ended getting 3 stints in my Rt artery, had a stress test in between 1st and 2nd vaccine is where a blockage was.

– Heart palpitations ( that happened right after the first shot, been downhill ever since with regards to the heart) 2 hospital stays

Lung disorder, Paresthesia oral and Impaired work ability

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– I started having a slight tingling sensation in my lips within a week after the vaccine. I have noticed it sporadically but it seems to be happening more often. I have tested positive for Covid and missed work due to that diagnosis.

– Wheezing

– I had covid between my first two shots. I developed a Lung condition a few months after having covid and getting the second shot. I am not sure if I reported this on the last Health Tracker check in.

Lip exfoliation, Cataract and Nasal disorder

2DN-96038-41866

– None

– The swelling feels more like water retention or a mild allergic reaction. So i am taking a 5mg of certizine hydrochloride tablet. Right after my shot, my lips felt a little numb and my vision was a little cloudy. The vision cleared in about 30 minutes, but the slight numb ness in lips has taken 24 hours. got my shot

– I find that I feel restful and I am not as nasal as i had been in previous days. I actually feel good.

– Mild Itching, dry scaling lips and around the mouth and mild moving bodily aches. Mild Tiredness.

– I am experiencing allergies, headaches, dryness more accompanied with mucus and some blurred vision and a little nausea in the morning. It tends to clear as i get sun/air? I take allergy pills and omeprazole for my stomach. ailments have highten

– Increase in allergy flare up from eczema to dry itchy scalp, headaches and loss of hair and decrease in vision, i do have small growth of cataracts Doctor in person visits

– I took the booster in October 2021 and I still have pain from time to time in that left arm and pain in my right arm from the flu shot...is that normal.

Atrial fibrillation and Palpitations

2DP-30969-95457

– Heart racing on Monday morning

– Got AFib went to Er. Stayed overnight

– I got a fib on Monday jogging excellent health before wish i never got vaccine Got A fib Monday was hospitalized

– Went into AFIB after injection on Monday morning. Saturday injection now im still in afib will have to do tje cardio shock on February 9th Got a fib from vaccine

– I got A Fib on third day in the morning. First time on meds which Ive never taken before. Not taking second dose since it could reoccur.

Listless, Asthenia and Nasopharyngitis

2DP-32092-43978

– Had headache, fatigue, and was listless for about 36 hours. Did a home covid test which was negative. Because I was to see an 86 yr old friend 4 days later I did another home test. It was also negative.

– General malaise

– Extreme fatigue, headache, malaise for 3 days. COVID tests negative.

– On 12-4-2022 I felt like I was getting a cold and tested positive for Covid using a home antigen test. I started Paxlovid on 12-6, my fever broke on 12-7. As of 12-12 I've felt fine except for decreased stamina. Today is my first negative Covid test.

Rosacea, Periarthritis and Hypersomnia

2DQ-18361-05974

– Frozen shoulder started 2 weeks after the injection. I am doing PT exercises to help resolve the pain. In person consultation with my prior physical therapist and phone consultation with my Orthopedic surgeons office.

– Prickly sensation on my head face and waist. A little dizzy.

– 2 am woke up with pulse racing, 98 beats per minute without any exercise. Did not feel like eating.

– Ate breakfast at 8 am, felt nausea noon, laid down and slept to 8pm

– Went to bed at 1pm on Mar 20, got up Mar 21 at 6am (went to the bathroom once during that time) slept 17 hours!!

– Facial outbreak of Rosasia on cheeks, nose, forehead. Prickly sensation on my face, scalp, neck, shoulders and upper back.

– Frozen shoulder continues bothering me otherwise I have not noticed any other problems,

– Facial rash on my cheeks that I have never experienced previously. This is very disconcerting. I am still experiencing frozen shoulder issues and weakness in my left arm which is the shoulder where injection was administered. Doctor Appointment

Dizziness postural, Dyspnea exertional and Cold sweat

2DR-10709-76204

– I have been in the bed all day. Because my symptoms are intense. Im dizzy when I get up.

– Other symptoms I have been experiencing are cramps/stiffness in my hands and lege along with cold sweats for the past 3 days.

– The cold sweats are my chills. Cramps stiffness in my hands

– My knees are hurting again. Its not a new symptom but the stopped and now they have started back since I first reported it.

– I am having shortness of breathing with simple task.

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