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.
Clostridium difficile infection, Heart rate increased and Abdominal pain upper
4.5.2021 – Heart rate 102
4.6.2021 – Last night my heart rate went to 120 beats at rest for no reason. At that time my heart was jumping and I felt lightheaded.
2.15.2022 – I have stage one kidney disease and hypertensive kidney disease
10.4.2022 – I have C diff
10.17.2022 – Runaway diarrhea and stomach cramps. Nausea I called the doctor's office and spoke to the nurse because the doctor was already gone for the day
10.25.2022 – I have C diff. I took antibiotics for 10 days and then tested positive again for C diff. I started a new antibiotic today Testing at (b)(6) Clinic and several phone consultations
Feeding disorder, Crohn's disease and Abdominal pain
3.9.2021 – IV hydration and nausea meds
3.16.2021 – Severe abdominal pain and vomiting.
3.23.2021 – Still suffering from severe Crohns flare triggered by first shot. Have not been able to eat food in 2 weeks. Have now been on TPN for a week. IV benedryl, kytril, and Pepcid to help with side effects
3.28.2021 – Sore lymph nodes and sore throat
4.6.2021 – First shot triggered a Crohns flare. Usual medications that help are not helping. I can no longer eat, have severe abdominal pain and inflammation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Ive now been on TPN for 3 weeks.
Dysgeusia, Injection site erythema and Injection site pain
1.25.2021 – Bad taste in my mouth. Started about 30 min. After my shot and lasted about 24 hours.
2.10.2021 – Yes, arm hurts were the injection was given. Two days after it still give me pain.
2.11.2021 – Injection spot turned a little red and is still giving me pain today, but it is better than yesterday.
2.12.2021 – The injection site is still causing me pain and it is red. 4 days after the shot and it still is painful and red.
2.13.2021 – Pain and redness at the injection site.
2.14.2021 – The injection site stills gives me some pain but it is getting better.
Feeling cold, Swelling and Injection site rash
3.19.2021 – Rash around the injection site
3.24.2021 – I woke up with swelling and a rash at the injection site and the ITCHING is uncomfortable! The rash is getting larger around the injection site! Need something for relief please!
3.30.2021 – Lots 0f swelling, lots of rash, ITCHING Was so horrible very close to going to the emergency room. Did go to my dr. And he wrote prescription for meds. My personal dr.
4.27.2021 – Feel like i have no energy!
5.6.2021 – The 2nd shot was strange i had no energy! I was very cold my teeth were chattering had to turn on the heater i am just now feeling better my appetite is coming back this lasted too long i feel blessed i do not regret getting the shots i am blessed.
5.25.2021 – I am always tired i have no energy
4.20.2022 – I itch alot my arms right and left. My back in the center of my back itchs like crazy! Went to the dr. They ran lots of xrays and nothing showed up. I have appt again on the 26th this month the itching is bad.
Eye hemorrhage, Blood urine present and Oxygen saturation decreased
1.15.2021 – My O2 saturation are 86 to 92%; numbness in affected hand with significant edema; constant coughing; broke all the blood vessels in both eyes
1.17.2021 – Bloody urine, edema in my ankles and hands, numbness and tingling in my hands
1.21.2021 – raised red rash all over my back and sides
2.12.2021 – Headaches, Body pains, joint pain and stiffness like I had just after the 2nd vaccine but not as bad
7.16.2021 – Continuing muscle spasms and nerve pain, weakness Appointment with neurologist in November
1.15.2022 – I Continue to have nerve pain which my neurologist describes as atypical patterns. I have an abnormal EMG. I have recently had 4 epidural steroid blocks to try to decrease the amount of pain in my legs. I now have a moderate positive ANA test I have seen a cardiologist, a neurologist and physical therapist
Fine motor skill dysfunction, Vestibular neuronitis and Vestibular migraine
2.18.2021 – Congeston and wheezing
2.19.2021 – Nasal congestion and wheezing
5.14.2021 – Ear pain, balance issues, some type of infection, headaches, negative COVID test
8.13.2021 – In June I was diagnosed with migraine associated vestibulopathy. I have constant headaches and nausea, ear pain, trouble focusing, and balance issues. I am weaning off of Valium. I have been unable to work since the 5th of May.
2.12.2022 – Chronic migraines with aura, light and motion sensitivity, increased nausea, 30 # wt. oss, vestibular neuroniritis, balance issues continue, excessive fatique and brain fog, decreased concentration and focus, decreased fine motor skills
General symptom, Dysgeusia and Decreased appetite
3.2.2021 – Prickly and tingly sensation whole body since shot on March 1. Had metallic taste in throat after shot.
3.3.2021 – Very slight tingling today, much better. Not sick.
3.30.2021 – Symptoms started around 3 am today, no hungry.
3.31.2021 – No appetite, took Tylenol, only 6 hours of total sleep last two nights.
4.2.2021 – First night Ive had over 3 hours of sleep
11.28.2021 – Feeling pins and needles outside arms, upper back, front of thighs. Generalized itching in same places above and between eyebrows and above upper lips and skin on either side of nose.
Infertility, Oligomenorrhea and Taste disorder
2.11.2021 – My arm started getting a large, red, swollen spot. It was itchy and very achy. It has cleared up since and only lasted a few days. I experienced a few days of rapid a heart rate, dizzy spells and brain fog. Also 24 hours of a pain in my chest.
2.26.2021 – Developed vertigo on 2/20. Have had lasting dizziness since.
3.4.2021 – Gross taste in my mouth, brain fog, dizziness.
3.5.2021 – Brain fog, dizziness and gross taste in my mouth.
3.13.2021 – Constant headache.
3.22.2021 – Increased heart rate and blood pressure.
5.30.2021 – Menstrual cycles have been extremely off. Late, heavy and long. I've also stopped responding to fertility medications. I'm very worried and hoping I'm experiencing temporary infertility.
8.28.2021 – Since my 2nd shot, I have not responded to my fertility medication as I previously did.
12.9.2021 – Tested positive for COVID
Influenza, Decreased appetite and Paresthesia
3.24.2021 – tingling in my fingers and the arm where I got the shot.
7.20.2021 – tested positive for Covid yesterday.
11.12.2021 – got dizzy and light headed few times not sure if it's related or not.
1.14.2022 – got sick I went out of town for the holidays and then flew on three different flights got sick coming home from Las Vegas had bodyaches diarrhea nausea stuffy nose but thankfully I tested negative for Covid
4.14.2022 – text yesterday I had diarrhea and chills really bad
4.15.2022 – When is this pain in my arm going to go away it's horrible
4.17.2022 – have no appetite
10.11.2022 – been sick for over a week not sure if it's cold or flu did not test for Covid
Tongue neoplasm and Injection site pain
1.11.2021 – I have tongue cancer. Had tongue tumor removed back in December 2020
2.7.2021 – I currently have stage 2 tongue cancer. Im 49.5 and think it would be safe for 10 yr olds to get this vaccine. I barely weigh 100 and think they should get at least 1 dose so they can return to school safely.
2.8.2021 – Pain mostly around injection site on left shoulder
2.13.2021 – Tongue tumor grew back after receiving both doses of moderna vaccine. Thanks for nothing this vaccine should not be given to cancer patients who recently had solid tumors. It will cause them to grow back.
2.14.2021 – Yes my SCC tumor that was removed on December 24th started to grow back after receiving 2nd covid vaccine. Very unhappy about this, vaccine clearly needs further testing before administering to people who recently had solid oral tumors
8.8.2021 – My stage 4 metastatic neck cancer has spread to my lungs since receiving this vaccine. Noticed my tumor started growing faster after receiving the 1st and 2nd dose of the moderna vaccine. It needs further testing to study how it effects solid tumors.
Injection site warmth, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus
1.3.2021 – Can someone call me , I am concernded about the following: first two days following vaccine I developed a reddened, elevated area that was warm to touch and slightly itchy around injection site. After two days of it, it disappeared. However today the area where the shot was given has turned reddened again(8 days after moderna vaccine) elevated and itchy. The elevated/reddened area measures about 2 X 2 in.
Gastrointestinal inflammation, Injection site irritation and Lymph node pain
4.1.2021 – The injection site irritation is improving. Very slowly.
3.27.2022 – Inflamed lower intestine
4.26.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm same side as injection
4.27.2022 – Lymph node swelling and pain under arm on same side as injection
4.28.2022 – Swollen and tender lymph nodes under the arm on same side as injection site
4.29.2022 – Lymph node swelling and tenderness under the arm on injection side
4.30.2022 – Swelling and tenderness in lymph nodes under arm on injection site side
Burning sensation, Abdominal pain upper and Palpitations
1.31.2021 – Little nausea but I have other GI issues anyway. Also have Fibromyalgia so the body aches can be from that.
2.1.2021 – Although i have pains I do not think they are from the vaccine i think they are from my other health issues.
2.11.2021 – Enlarged lymphnode in neck, migraine, fatigue, stomach pains above the normal for my health conditions. As for the below I do not work due to disabilities and I did call my physician upon finding the lymphnode whichnappeard 8 days after the vaccine.
2.25.2021 – I have these symptoms normally but feel odd today. Feel a bit foggy and dizzy and very fatigue.
3.3.2021 – Racing heart beat, rash burning feeling on back but no rash.
Skin exfoliation, Rash pruritic and Rash
1.19.2021 – Small pain where shot is .. only feel if you move arm up. Its a normal shot pain.
2.15.2021 – Yes .. Weekend before my 2nd shot I broke out in a rash. I had gone to w as ok on the beach and put lotion on my shoulders , front , back and head. Rash was itchy and also my legs and arms started to peel . It was not sunburn because I had pants on walking on the beach. Today arms and legs still pealing and rash is all dried up and also starting to peel. I have no allergies so I going this very strange
Gout, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity
2.3.2021 – Soreness in area of injection
2.4.2021 – Soreness in arm at injection site.
2.6.2021 – Had soreness in arm for first 24 hrs, then no problems thereafter.
3.2.2021 – Soreness at injection site
3.3.2021 – Slight soreness in arm where the vaccine was injected, not bad and did not interrupt my daily activities.
10.1.2021 – Also had slight fever for first 24 hrs.
10.18.2021 – I have gout really bad in my left foot and I have been an attack of it this past weekend. Ended up in the ER, but had to wait 3 hrs to see a doctor because of all of the non-vaccinated idiots ahead of me who now have Covid.
Balance disorder, Influenza like illness and Abdominal discomfort
1.11.2021 – 2 Hours after my shot @ 5 PM today I am dizzy, feel pressure on my chest, went to bathroom 2x and have some stomach discomfort. It is now 7:05 PM Monday 1/11/2021. So far my symptoms are moderate since it has only been 2 hours since my vaccine shot.
1.12.2021 – Dizzy
1.14.2021 – Could not sleep last night had some pressure again in chest
1.18.2021 – Dizzy off balance
1.25.2021 – Dizzy and off balance almost every day Made an appointment for tomorrow with doctor
2.20.2021 – Flu like symptoms overnight.
Injection site scab, Injection site hemorrhage and Ear discomfort
8.9.2021 – Yes my injection site bled on second day and created a scab. Then now since the been to drs 2 times. I am on prednisone 3rd day with some relief, Benadryl, Triamcinolone Cream and Zyrtec. Im went to md convenience twice seeing primary care tomorro
8.20.2021 – I have not felt good and tired since my fist Covid shot! I cancelled next shot because of low grade fever four 3 days last week
8.27.2021 – I dont feel good ever since I received the 1st vaccination. Tired!
7.31.2022 – EAr clogged. Seek web! Covid related! Add that to ur results!
Eye movement disorder, Blood cholesterol increased and Atrial fibrillation
8.12.2021 – I've been having spikes in my blood pressure. Pains in my chest, neck and head, all on the left side. Shortness of breath. My cholesterol numbers went from 142 to 212 since my vaccine.
8.19.2021 – Having spikes in my blood pressure. Never had issues before the 1st dose and now again with the 2nd dose. Also rapid heart beat. Pain in chest and back. Cant sleep because of heart palpitations. My regular ARNP. Running series of test.
8.26.2021 – Heart palpapitations, swelling and pain in chest. Ringing ears. Swelling legs. Left eye shutters, headache on left side of head. Have to sit up in chair to sleep. Cant lie down w/o rapid heartbeat. Out of breath, extreme fatigue.
10.21.2021 – My symptoms are not new. Chest pains, rapid heart beat. I have been seeing a Cardiologist since 1st of September. Diagnosis. Atrial Fiblulation. I know this is from the vaccine. In person visit to (b)(6) Institute
Lip erythema, Lip blister and Intermenstrual bleeding
4.24.2021 – Not sure if this is related, but my top lip has been red/blistered since about 2 days after receiving the vaccine.
5.3.2021 – Unusual menstrual bleeding a week after I finished my period.
5.11.2021 – Brain fog and bloating
5.12.2021 – Bloating and sore throat
5.13.2021 – Sore throat on the vaccination side
5.14.2021 – Worsening Sore throat on the same side as vaccination
5.16.2021 – Sore throat
5.18.2021 – Sore throat still but it seems to be improving
5.25.2021 – My period is currently 5 days late even though Im feeling extremely hormonal. Loss of appetite yesterday too.
6.3.2021 – For a few days I kept feeling a strange tensing sensation in my forehead that I had never experienced before, but it has since stopped.
Rotator cuff syndrome, Nasal congestion and Arthralgia
1.29.2021 – Slight headache. Much better than yesterday
3.10.2021 – CoughCongestion Sore throat
4.15.2022 – Bad sore throat
4.16.2022 – Sore throat
4.17.2022 – Sore throat cough runny nose
4.18.2022 – Sore throat nasal congestion runny nose. Cough
4.19.2022 – I went to the dr. Had covid test and influenza test. Both negative
4.20.2022 – No other symptoms I had covid and influenza test yesterday at my dr office. All negative.
10.23.2022 – Cough congestion
10.24.2022 – Cough. I was around my grandkids a few days who were tested positive for influenza A
10.25.2022 – Cough sore throat
10.27.2022 – Bad cough and sore throat Was exposed to influenza A a week ago
10.28.2022 – Bad cough
Joint stiffness, Throat irritation and Nasal congestion
4.15.2021 – D - 2 was terrible, headache so bad thats why I didnt do yesterdays check in.
4.17.2021 – Some soreness when raising arm where received shot.
8.5.2021 – Have a cold with stuffy nose, headache, sore throat. 16 yr old Daughter who is fully vaccinated (Pfizer) developed symptoms first, then passed it to me. She was swabbed, awaiting COVID test results from test done yesterday evening.
5.2.2022 – Day of injection I had low grade fever 100.9 stiff joints scratchy throat and terrible headache, which all subsided within about 48 hours.
Axillary mass, Sinus pain and Upper-airway cough syndrome
12.29.2020 – Bad Headache yesterday also within 30 minutes of injection. I was unable to go back and change my report.
1.29.2021 – 1st 2 days felt dizzy with movement and didnt report it until others said they had the same.
3.1.2021 – Small lump/lymph node in left axillary that was extremely sore for the first 2 days. Soreness has gone but lump remains. About the size of my pinky fingertip or a large pea.
1.25.2022 – Sinus pain, post nasal drip ,sore throat,cough l. Feeling tired run down today.
Hypoesthesia, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity
4.3.2021 – My right thight was hurting b4 the shot and only has gotton worse. Now its in my knee. Been told it has nothing to do with shot. Just wanted to let younknow. Orthopedic
4.4.2021 – Leg and knee still hurting
5.4.2021 – I was having problens with my right knee and pain going up my leg. It has gotten extremely bad. I had lymp noids removed from my left underarm from brest cancer. Have had numbness on the side of my arm. The numbness has extended completely in my armpit
5.5.2021 – Same as yesterdays
Nasal dryness, Gastric disorder and Dry skin
2.23.2021 – Slight sore throat/ ear ache
2.27.2021 – My body hurt
4.7.2021 – A lot of dryness in nose, mouth, face and mucus build up in throat. Fatigue
4.21.2021 – Abdominal pain , gassing, constipation upper and lower.
4.27.2021 – My stomach problems.
6.16.2021 – Abdominal pain on right side
9.14.2021 – Sever constipation. I dont know why. Im eating what I normally eat
10.15.2021 – Feel like I'm coming down with something, upper respiratory I have asthma Been coughing and chest cold No fever. Just not feeling well Call the office
11.12.2021 – Upper respiratory problems, wheezing, coughing,I don't know if it's related to the boosters vaccine
4.1.2022 – I still have fatigue and legs, having difficulty walking since I caught COVID in January.
10.20.2022 – Body aches
10.29.2022 – Lots of fatigue
11.10.2022 – Leg weakness
Skin discoloration, Hypoesthesia and Neck pain
1.12.2021 – Tingling in fingers (for brief period)
1.24.2021 – Intermittent tingling sensation in various fingertips with blueish tinge that also comes and goes
2.14.2021 – Intermittent numbness and tingling in select fingers which seems like it is related to circulation
9.30.2021 – Lymph nodes on both sides of neck feel a little Swollen
10.2.2021 – Glands on both sides of neck a little swollen
10.5.2021 – Likely unrelated neck pain
10.19.2021 – Glands in neck a bit swollen
11.2.2021 – Swollen glands in neck
11.9.2021 – Continue to have intermittent swollen glands in neck
Muscle mass, Myosclerosis and Muscle swelling
3.13.2021 – Redness with hard bump on bicep of injected arm
3.14.2021 – The place on bicep is still red. I still have the bump. Today there is some noticeable swelling.
3.15.2021 – Bump on bicep of injection arm is more tender and swelling has increased. It is still red and looks slightly bruised today.
3.16.2021 – Still have redness on bicep of injection arm. In center of red circle is a knot that is a bit more red. It is tender. Area still swollen
3.17.2021 – Injection arm bicep still has the knot with redness. On occasion since last night, there has been itchiness around the knot area on bicep.
3.24.2021 – The hard knot on bicep of vaccine injection arm is still present. There is still redness at site of knot.Havent had it looked at because VSafe states if there is a concern, someone will contact me.
4.13.2021 – I still have a knot on bicep of injection arm from my first shot.
4.14.2021 – Still have small knot on bicep of first injection
Psoriasis, Pruritus and Arthralgia
3.1.2021 – Mild headache last night and this morning
3.5.2021 – My psoriasis plaques have been more itchy than usual.
3.12.2021 – My psoriasis has flared up
3.29.2021 – My psoriasis plaques have increased and are very itchy
4.25.2021 – My psoriasis has flared up with more areas showing up all over my body
4.30.2021 – I am having more joint soreness in my hands, shoulders, knees, hips and ankles
9.24.2021 – My psoriasis has gotten worse, more plaques, and did not clear much as it normally does in the summer months.
3.26.2022 – My psoriasis has been very active
Tension, Ear discomfort and Tinnitus
3.27.2021 – I have tinnitus in my left ear. I received the J&J vaccination on March 9, 2021. On March 10- 17 hours post inoculation - ringing in my left ear started. It is persistent since 3/10/21. It interferes with my online teaching. I have called an ENT. He will not see me unless I have a referral. I do not have a primary care doctor in this area yet. Im looking for one.
4.6.2021 – The tinnitus in my left ear has not subsided. I reported this to J & J and they have given my case a # but said it was not serious - They are not experiencing constant ringing in their ears. I never had this prior to the vaccination.
4.20.2021 – Besides the ringing in my left ear, Im having headaches on my right temple.
6.8.2021 – Ear ringing now morning and night. Sometimes headache. Feel tension on left side of neck. Sometimes a burning in left ear.
9.26.2022 – When I first received the last booster I was exhausted for days. Fever, chills, headache, injection site pain, no appetite at all. Received it on Monday evening by the at Saturday much better. Today I had a mild headache in the morning today.
10.3.2022 – Actually, it's should have reported this during the last check up. The tinnitus that I experienced after Covid shot # 1 - the Jansen & Jansen has increased with this last Moderna booster shot and is higher pitched.
Lung disorder, Asthma and Hypersensitivity
3.26.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under jaw
4.25.2021 – Shortness of breath, coughing, stuffy/runny nose, some general fatigue. Negative for Covid (got tested on 4/23).
5.9.2021 – Trouble breathing. Likely allergy, asthma related
11.6.2022 – Not sure if last contact but had COVID in May 2022. Symptoms were sore throat, shortness of breath, & general fatigue. I experienced lung issues (have asthma) needing multiple times per day albuterol treatments for ~6 weeks after. Took Paxlovid
Urine output decreased, Hypopnea and Tongue discomfort
4.30.2021 – Joint swelling and pain in vaccinated arm. Muscle pain in entire arm. Pain through whole body of the vaccinated arm. Headaches.
5.6.2021 – I think it's a cold, I had a negative rapid covid test at onset of symptoms. Sore throat, sore mouth, sinus pressure, ear ache, temporary hearing loss, loss of smell and taste, sore lungs, chest cough, minor difficulty breathing, fatigue.
5.13.2021 – More severe fatigue
11.28.2021 – Frequent urination; small amounts 12 times in 4 hrs. And re-emergent pain and inflammation from my initial injection arm (right) that was badly affected for a month. I am in so much pain, add nerve/nuerological pain like when I had Covid
11.29.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes in armpit, underam, and neck. Unable to use arm. A lot of inflammation in joints rapidity both hands. I may have an inflammatory CRP issue that is affected by vaccines.
12.1.2021 – Awful mood.
12.25.2021 – Nausea, burning tongue, burning eyes, loss of appetite, shallow breathing, fatigue, shaking hands.
5.30.2022 – Constantly sick.
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