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.
Hematochezia, Amenorrhea and Menstruation irregular
12.23.2021 – I lost my period ever since shot 2.
12.24.2021 – I lost my period since shot 2
12.25.2021 – Period has not come back since second shot
12.26.2021 – I haven't had a period since shot 2, so 7 months.
12.27.2021 – I still don't have my period since shot # 2
12.28.2021 – Still no period since shot 2
1.5.2022 – I have no period. Headaches. Fatigue. Trying to figure out how to get care
1.12.2022 – No period for 4 months I don't know which doctor treats vaccine reactions so I haven't seen anyone
1.19.2022 – No period Pending visit with doctor
1.26.2022 – Lost my period and still has not come back. I can't figure out what doctor can treat this issue. Still trying to find care. Unable to figure out what kind of doctor to go to or where to get help.
2.2.2022 – Lost period and shitting blood Looking for Gastro care and looking for hormone care
3.25.2022 – The vaccine made me lose my period for almost a year now. It also made my relative need full time care and completely ruined quality of life for them and we can't get a diagnosis for them. We need help. I don't know who can help with vaccine issues
6.25.2022 – COVID
Hypersomnia, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
11.3.2021 – The lymph-node in my left arm pit (same side as injection) is painful and swollen
11.4.2021 – Injection-side lymph node in my armpit remains very swollen and painful
11.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes have worsened. Both arm pits and collar bone area are swollen and painful.
11.7.2021 – My lymph node swelling and pain is improved today after sleeping for 15 hours yesterday
11.10.2021 – Slight swelling in my lymph nodes but much better than it had been
5.5.2022 – I had Covid-19, confirmed by a PCR test on 4/14/22. Covid test and email with GP
11.2.2022 – After bivalent booster I was very sick for 24 hours. Fever, exhaustion, body aches, headache.
11.2.2022 – After my bi-valent booster I was very sick for 24 hours. Fever, exhaustion, body aches, headache.
Skin sensitization, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity
3.22.2021 – Just a mild general ache in the arm
3.23.2021 – Mild, dull ache at injection site
3.24.2021 – Still a very dull ache at injection site, mostly to the touch.
4.28.2021 – Arm is still sore and aches when exposed to cold. Still very fatigued.
5.12.2021 – Right arm is still sensitive to cold and aches a lot.
10.6.2021 – Mild cold symptoms, slight cough, runny nose
4.7.2022 – I had a bad cold in February and have had a lingering cough ever since. I had a Covid test that was negative but no one will say if the cough could be a result of having Covid last August.
Metamorphopsia, Feeling jittery and Sluggishness
12.29.2020 – Jaw pain, ear ache and neck ache on right side but likely unrelated
12.30.2020 – Slight pain on the front right portion of my neck, slight earache in right ear.
12.31.2020 – Neck pain and slight earache on right side.
1.1.2021 – Feel pretty run down but better than yesterday.
1.2.2021 – Felt tired after bike ride
1.3.2021 – Still felt mildly fatigued and light headed.
1.24.2021 – Body aches made sleeping difficult. Arthritic like pain in the ring finger of my right hand. Worsened with second dose. I never had any issues prior to taking the first dose of this vaccine. I felt a little rundown before getting the second dose.
1.25.2021 – Felt a bit a foggy and jittery this morning
1.26.2021 – Had to take a nap mid-day.
1.27.2021 – Vision seems off, just like it did after my first dose.
1.28.2021 – Vision seems slightly off, some mild dizziness.
1.31.2021 – Felt foggy in the morning.
4.25.2021 – General sluggishness and fatigue at times. Periodic headaches, body aches and nausea.
Dairy intolerance, Skin warm and Gastroenteritis viral
3.7.2021 – I did have a slightly elevated temperature yesterday (after my check in): 99.8 and my headache returned. I was able to treat it with ibuprofen.
4.2.2021 – I had an odd flushing of my face and arms and legs last night. My face and arms were red and hot to the touch. My arms and legs felt sore. It went away overnight. Not sure if it's in anyway related to anything else. No fever or other symptoms
10.30.2021 – Chest pain
11.12.2021 – Stomach virus but with known source
12.3.2021 – Stomach sensitivity to dairy
1.21.2022 – Caught covid
Disorientation, Injection site discomfort and Feeling hot
1.9.2021 – Tingling in my fingertips when the Injection was going in. Weird sensation along injection arm same time. About 5 minutes after injection I got very hot. Sweaty and felt feverish. Had pulse checked by on-site doctor. But I was ok. I was advised to stay 30 minutes.
1.10.2021 – Congestion and soreness on my injection arm
1.12.2021 – Very tired and foggy. Last night my stomach on right side hurt. But went away after an hour
1.13.2021 – Feel disoriented at times. Feeling off. Might be cause I'm tored
Tenoplasty, Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration and Tendon rupture
1.3.2021 – Loss of appetite-not nauseous but didn't want to eat until this evening
1.4.2021 – Unusual runny nose-slight headache and injection site pain is lessening
1.7.2021 – Slight runny nose
1.16.2021 – Intermittent runny nose and mild headache
3.5.2021 – Bad flare up of arthritis on 3/1 continued to 3/4
4.23.2021 – I have had worsened arthritis flares associated with weather changes.
7.23.2021 – In April I developed bursitis with excruciating pain in left shoulder. Never had this before. Then on May 2nd, while normally walking, my peroneal tendon ruptured.
4.20.2022 – After January 22nd second vaccine developed left shoulder pain that progressed to an acute left shoulder bursitis. Have never had that before. Pain was excruciating. Did multiple PT, chiropractic, massage and acupuncture treatments with no relief. Also multiple ATR chiropractic treatments, acupuncture and massage.
10.17.2022 – I developed SIRVA after my 1/22/21 Covid vaccine booster as it was given in my L deltoid w/a 1.5 inch prefilled syringe. 4/28/21 developed acute L bursitis which led to spontaneous rupture of L supraspinatus tendon and L ft peroneus longus tendon Had surgical repair of L peroneus longus tendon 6/10/21 and 9/26/22 repair of ruptured supraspinatus tendon
Brow ptosis, Nasal edema and Skin tightness
4.2.2021 – Left eye drooped and eyebrow couldnt go up 30 minutes after shot. My forehead skin feels tight/tingling when I try to make expressions
4.3.2021 – My brow/forehead and bridge of nose are swollen and look slightly bruised. It hurts my forehead to raise eyebrows
4.4.2021 – Swelling on forehead
4.5.2021 – Forehead not as swollen, slightly Swollen cheeks
4.6.2021 – Eyelids swollen
4.7.2021 – Forehead and eyelid swelling. Itchy face
4.11.2021 – Forehead swelling
4.15.2021 – My forehead swelling moved to eye lids. My brow has dropped and my eyelids are not visible
Amnesia, Injection site discoloration and Injection site induration
3.22.2021 – Bruising around injection site
3.23.2021 – Purple/blue bruising around injection site
3.24.2021 – A hard mass developed below bruised injection site
5.24.2021 – Joint pain
5.31.2021 – Joint pain, especially hip and knee, continue to worsen
7.19.2021 – Joint pain, often severe. Memory loss/deceased memory retention. Hair loss. Fatigue. Discussion reviewing symptoms with other health care professionals
10.22.2021 – Persistent fatigue, significant decrease in ability to retain information, headaches, persistent and increased joint pain
Heart rate decreased, Abdominal pain and Somnolence
1.14.2021 – Head feels cloudy
1.18.2021 – Odd twinge pain in abdomen
2.2.2021 – Lightheaded
2.3.2021 – Had some chest pain but not sure if from the vaccine
2.4.2021 – Very sleepy
2.9.2021 – Had low heart rate and out of breathe while doing activity Had to make an appointment for tomorrow
2.16.2021 – Chest pain, low heart rate and dizziness
9.28.2021 – Chest pressure with shortness of breathe after 3 covid Pfizer dose was given
12.10.2021 – Headache for 10days in a row. Have had occasional reoccurring headaches since. Have an appointment scheduled to see neurologist.
3.11.2022 – Chest pain with pressure shortness of breath
9.12.2022 – Chest pain, palpitations
Pelvic discomfort, Abdominal distension and Constipation
4.2.2021 – Fatigue, one time loose stools, headache and back pain likely due to other health conditions
9.10.2021 – Lightheadedness of unknown etiology. My primary care physician
4.23.2022 – Low abdominal/pelvic discomfort, constipation that has been difficult to control. I have never had prolonged constipation before. Maybe associated with an increased dosage of one of my medications.
5.31.2022 – Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation Call to MD's nurse
Facial pain, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Mobility decreased
6.4.2021 – While conditions are mild it does cause me to stop take a break or sleep before getting back to work.
6.6.2021 – The worg rash is used but all this time its more an itch all over the body.
6.20.2021 – General daily sense of fatigue takes more effort to do things.
9.1.2021 – Diagnosed covid positive. Better now, but suffering from periodic sharp pulsing pain around eyes templae area and same sharp pulsing periodic pain on left leg just above and below on back side on knee.
Polymenorrhea, Ocular discomfort and Dysgeusia
3.17.2021 – Metal taste in mouth and my face was very red for about 3 hours
4.9.2021 – My uveitis has acted up severely in the last two weeks. Saw my dr and my eyes have suddenly swelled again. I needed to get steroid injections in my eyes. First timer in 3 years Saw specialist
4.14.2021 – Still having issues with my eyes even though I received steroid injections in my eyes last week
4.18.2021 – Have a strange taste still in my mouth
4.20.2021 – Sore throat
5.27.2021 – A strange thing that has never happened is Ive had my period a few days weekly since after the second shot.
Fluid retention, Therapeutic response unexpected and Gait disturbance
2.15.2021 – Injection site is sore but not painful.
2.28.2021 – Since my second shot I am walking much better. I have spinal stenosis and have had a horrible time walking even though I had a laminectomy and gone through steroid injections. I started getting better a week after my second vaccine shot.
3.28.2021 – Difficiulty walking, neck pain Pain management doctor
5.18.2021 – Retaining fluids and diaretics dont work Primary physician
8.17.2021 – High blood pressure Saw primary care physician
Cellulitis, Skin discoloration and Eye pain
3.6.2021 – That extreme itching and swelling at arm site has happened a week later
3.13.2021 – Had major arm swelling pain itching went to the ER. About 10 nches long by 5 inches. Thought i had cellulitis. Was given kelflex.
3.22.2021 – The major discoloration of my left arm continues. It has been 3 weeks. Mark is 6 inches x 4 inches. Swelling down
3.31.2021 – Left eye pain for the last three days
4.2.2021 – None from vaccine just old arthritis pain slight reddness and itching at site
4.24.2021 – Fever abdomen pain vomiting
Diarrhea, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity
2.8.2021 – The diarrhea may have been from something I ate.
3.8.2021 – A bit tired day & eve of 2nd shot, and injection site a bit sore
6.6.2021 – My bicept is still quite sore, which has not dissipated since the first injection. Feels like an injuted muscle or tendon. I cannot rsise my left arm up without feeling some discomfort.
9.7.2021 – My left deltoid area has significant pain whrn I move my arm in a few directions. Has been so since the injections. Does anyone care? My left deltoid area has significant pain whrn I move my arm in a few directions. Has been so since the injections. Does anyone care?
Aortic aneurysm, Rotator cuff repair and Muscle rupture
2.6.2021 – Elevated BP
8.8.2021 – Have been diagnosed with aortic aneurysm blood pressure had been stable until had Covid and after Covid BP and pulse was hit and saw new cardiologist and he found it have to have yearly chest CT to make sure it doesnt get any larger 3.7 cm Saw cardiologist had complete work up
2.5.2022 – Had fever with booster 102 had stomach virus prior to booster and fever 103.9 Covid test was neg at time of virus . Had surgery for rotator cuff and bicep tear. BP stable and size of aortic aneurysm stable also BP was elevated with Covid Aug 2020
Oligomenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Injection site bruising
3.1.2021 – Backache today
3.5.2021 – A bit queasy after 5 hrs
3.6.2021 – Slight chills; tired around 4 30 pm
4.2.2021 – Yesterday (4/1l):*sore throat/neck area*random chills late evening/@ bedtime
11.2.2021 – Just bruised arm at injection site right after shot; bruise still visible
11.3.2021 – Still have bruise at injection site
11.4.2021 – Bruise at vaccine site is still visible
11.13.2021 – Menstrual cycle has been heavier than usual...and longer (on day 11).
11.20.2021 – Right shoulder pain
1.27.2022 – Mild, random chills Runny nose Stuffy nose Sinus congestion (NO cough)
5.1.2022 – Allergy like symptoms such as sneezing, scratchy throat
10.30.2022 – Covid positive in July 2022
Bradykinesia, Injection site inflammation and Lymphedema
1.12.2021 – Bruising at the injection sitep
1.16.2021 – Swelling at my forearm below the injection site today and the previous two days at least.
1.17.2021 – Swelling at the wrist below the injection site
1.18.2021 – Swelling at the wrist below the injection site. Axillary lymph nodes were removed on this side 27 months ago during a lumpectomy for invasive ductile carcinoma with a triple negative tumor.
1.26.2021 – Itching in the muscle below the inoculation site. Worsening lymphodema in the same arm.
2.1.2021 – Heaviness around my heart. Shortness of breath. Physical Slowness.
2.8.2021 – Continuing lymphedema in my left arm following the 1st vaccination
2.9.2021 – Mild lymphedema in the arm having the first inoculation
2.10.2021 – Lymphedema in arm from the first shot
2.11.2021 – Continuing lymphedema in the arm where the 1st shot occurred
2.12.2021 – Lymphedema in arm which is the site of the first shot.
2.13.2021 – Lymphedema in arm where 1st shot was given
2.14.2021 – Lymphedema in arm of first shot
3.1.2021 – Joint pain in my left hip.
3.15.2021 – Lymphodema cording in left hip
5.10.2021 – Unusual tightness in hip flexors, initially on the left (site of 1st Moderna shot), later on the right (site of 2nd); makes getting in and out of a car and seated yoga positions painful. General tightness, all joints from sitting to standing.
2.8.2022 – Inflammation at site of booster shot. Deep fatigue for two days after booster.
Arthritis, Arthralgia and Headache
1.28.2021 – I have allergy and sinus issues, so I often have headaches. But nothing out of the ordinary today.
2.17.2021 – Headache may not be vaccine related. I have allergies.
9.30.2021 – Symptoms above May not be vaccine related. I have allergies and arthritis
10.2.2021 – Headache and joint pain are common for me: allergies and arthritis
10.3.2021 – Joint pains are arthritis
10.4.2021 – Usual allergies and arthritis. Not COVID vaccine related
3.28.2022 – Allergies, not incommon
4.15.2022 – The day after the shot (April 8) I felt mildly achy
Hypertension, Vertigo and Dyspnea
2.24.2021 – I had a bad case of vertigo, and my blood pressure was really high. But I was ok. It was just vertigo. Im fine now.
3.23.2021 – The shoulder on which I was vaccinated gives me sudden sharp pains at times. Then it goes away.
4.1.2021 – Sometimes I lose my breath, respiration. I also feel dizzy, nauseous when that happens. I have to stop what Im doing until I feel better.
4.6.2021 – I feel vertigo in the mornings and when Im going to bed.
Ear pruritus, Nasal pruritus and Pulmonary pain
7.22.2021 – Mild swelling and redness I will be seeing a dermatologist on 7/23
7.23.2021 – Dermatologist
7.31.2021 – Worsening rash at injection site, arm swelling, warm to the touch at injection site. Increased redness with halo type effect around site. Arm soreness. Rash on hips, side of buttocks, under arms, under breasts
8.7.2021 – Rash on hips, thighs, buttocks, under arms
8.20.2021 – Severe anxiety and depression I havent been effected by in many years
9.6.2021 – A persistent cough
9.11.2021 – Pain in right lung, dry cough, itchy nose, itchy and painful right ear. Tired. Appointment made to get Covid test
Hypomenorrhea, Depression and Oral herpes
4.10.2021 – Feeling a little depressed not sure if its associated
4.23.2021 – Arm pit of the injection arm is swollen and achy. I think its my lymph nodes that are swollen
4.24.2021 – Arm pit still hurts
4.26.2021 – Arm pit still sore
5.22.2021 – More Depressed.
12.17.2021 – Cold sores
12.24.2021 – Cough
5.27.2022 – Depression Waiting for an appointment
10.22.2022 – Lymph node slightly Painful and swollen in armpit of shot arm
10.23.2022 – Lymph node pain in armpit of injection arm
11.17.2022 – Started my period 2 weeks early. It's a lighter than normal period also. This happened with the previous covid vaccines also.
Pericarditis, Hypertension and Lymph node pain
1.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under armpit on vaccinated side
1.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under armpit on injection side
1.14.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit on injection side still tender and sore
1.19.2021 – Reoccurring mid sternum chest pain since 1st vaccine. Spoke with cardiologist and diagnosed with mild pericarditis post vaccine.
1.25.2021 – High blood pressure (no history of hypertension), continued muscle pain, new swollen lymph nodes near breast that are painful to touch, fatigue
Tenderness, Vomiting and Headache
2.4.2021 – very slight tenderness near the injection site
3.2.2021 – i had these same symptoms plus vomiting with the first shot. with the first shot symptoms appeared the day after vaccination but i also had vomiting. Symptoms are not as severe after the second vaccination and they are on day 5.
3.3.2021 – slight headache all night and into today
3.11.2021 – i have had a slight nagging headache since my second injection. today is the first day that i have not had a headache.
Dry throat, Taste disorder and Ear discomfort
1.22.2021 – I am able to still taste things but my sense of taste is off. Like something I would normally eat doesnt taste the same. I am also experiencing a scratchy throat.
1.23.2021 – Scratchy/ slight sore throat
1.24.2021 – Scratchy throat, slightly stuffy nose
1.25.2021 – Scratchy/ dry throat, ears feel slightly clogged up
1.26.2021 – Dry/ scratchy throat
1.9.2022 – Pain in armpit on the same side of injection. Started 1 day after injection. Pain is moderate
1.10.2022 – Mild armpit pain On the side of injection
Esophageal mass, Carcinoembryonic antigen increased and Rectal hemorrhage
2.1.2021 – Migraine
2.18.2021 – Migraine headache
3.23.2021 – History of colon cancer. On Friday and Saturday, had mild to moderate rectal bleeding with right sided pain. Bleeding stopped late Saturday afternoon.
5.18.2021 – Had CAT scan of abdomen, chest and pelvis. Shows mass by esophagus. Waiting to hear from doctor.
10.11.2021 – Left leg and ankle have continued to swell since coming home from the hospital.
10.20.2021 – Pneumonia found in ER. Been hospital since
7.19.2022 – Having severe pain in hip area.
10.3.2022 – Hx of migraines
10.19.2022 – My CEA is 5.21. Had right hemicolectomy in 2019. Getting more blood drawn tomorrow. May need scans or treatment. High CEA 6.0 means cancer is back Saw Dr on 10/17 and got results today
Injection site inflammation, Kidney infection and Bone pain
3.30.2021 – Delayed serum reaction at injection site. Spread as a painful itchy rash up the shoulder and down to the elbow. Had to be evaluated at urgi care. Dr advised to get the second dose in opposite arm. Was given steroid cream to get inflammation down.
4.8.2021 – Mild rash across cheeks and nose
4.19.2021 – Since Tuesday /Wednesday FeverCough deep painful. Sore throat, Shortness of breath.Body aches-bones felt crushed.Chills.Joint pain-like had shards of glass in them. Diarrhea.Fatigue.wheezing.Got a PCR Covid test yesterday....waiting on results My nurse told me she believes I have Covid-to go get tested. Yesterday, i went to Drive thru pharmacy PCR covid test. IF negative I will Go in to urgicare to get something for bronchial crap
7.4.2021 – Kidney infection
10.3.2021 – Sinus infection/upper respiratory/cough
Dry mouth, Anxiety and Palpitations
3.3.2021 – Congestion and possible ear infection.
3.10.2021 – Severe nausea and headache
3.17.2021 – Headaches and fatigue
3.24.2021 – Increasingly worse insomnia post vaccination.
3.31.2021 – Headache and insomnia
5.19.2021 – Heart palpitations, new onset migraines
8.18.2021 – New onset anxiety, heart palpitations, migraine headaches
1.5.2022 – Headache, fatigue, joint pain
1.19.2022 – Sore throat, headache, dry mouth
6.8.2022 – Woke up today with COVID like symptoms, headache, diarrhea, nausea, fever. Have a PCR test pending that was taken today.
Pain of skin, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Tenderness
3.31.2021 – 9 days after vaccination my arm started itching, got warm, was tender to the touch, and swelled up for about two days. It has now gone away.
4.7.2021 – The last 2 weeks I have just been exhausted!! Like I just want to sleep.
4.15.2021 – A lot of aches in neck and back area then it covered my entire body. Even the soles of my feet and my skin ache
4.19.2021 – Dizzy
4.20.2021 – Dizzy a bit
5.12.2021 – Coughing coughing coughing for a few weeks now. Ribs starting to hurt. Threw up 2x from coughing so hard!
4.14.2022 – I got Covid around Mar 24. Was sick for a week. Fever of 102, sever coughing. Short of breath
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