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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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Lymphadenitis, Injection site reaction and Brain fog

2JR-25887-03169

– Swollen lymph nodes in the arm that was vaccinated.

– Swollen armpit lymph nodes in the arm that received the injection.

– Swollen lymph nodes in the arm that received the vaccine.

– Swollen lymph nodes in the arm that received the shot.

– Swollen lymph nodes in the arm that received the injection.

– Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit of the injection arm.

– Swollen lymph nodes in my arm that received the injection

– Lightheaded

– Swollen lymph nodes

– Swelling with the lymph nodes in the vaccinated arm

– Swollen lymph nodes in injection site arm

– Brain fog

Injection site discomfort, Limb discomfort and Injection site swelling

2JR-31511-95095

– pain at injection site did not start until 12 hours after.

– Pain at injection site subsiding.

– Mild pain at injection site persist after 3 days

– Mild discomfort at injection site persists.

– Mild soreness at injection site still hasn't gone away.

– Arm discomfort finally subsided after 6 days.

– Mild pain at injection site

– Injection site discomfort went away much faster this time.

– still mild injection site pain.

– Very minor injection site swelling & pain.

– Sudden minor discomfort at injection site.

– It's probably just a cold, but I developed a congested runny nose, mild fever and sore throat.

– I had a bad cold for about 10 days that was difficult to get over. Congestion and coughing. A Covid Test on the 7th day came back negative.

Blood glucose increased, Hypersomnia and Anosmia

2JR-46316-93720

– I am A Diabetic Type 2. I had my shot on the 4th. Yesterday pm my Blood Sugar was running Higher then Normal. Last nite on Friday the 5th they wrnt over 300. I HAVE A SENSIR METER ON MY ARM, SO IT IS VERY ACCURATE. WONDETING IF YOU AHAVE HEARD THIS SYMPTOM FROM OTHERS. THEY SEEM TO BE LEVELING OFF TODAY!

– I am anticipating a rise in my Blood Sugar It happened ladt time anout 30 hrs. After shot. Im prepared this time to not panic!!

– Theses systoms are from a positive result from my BINEX at home test not a Booster,aken on Wed. 20th. 4 Days layet SUNDAY 24 ARE somewhat milder. No energy or Taste or smell..Sleeping 10 hrs.+ a Dayys layer sy

– I gad my Second Phyzer shot today..with on 3 hrs I was DIZZY (Vertigo)and then nausea

Cardiovascular symptom, Cardiac discomfort and Heart rate increased

2JS-24962-94387

– rapid heartbeat

– Had heart attack symptoms of severe pain in left arm that became pain in left chest area; ER tests did not show heart attack. Pain eventually faded as week continued; undiagnosed conclusion is possibly a pulled muscle.

– Heart discomfort - possibly stress related.

– Tested positive for COVID again in October 2022. Then had a severe cold or illness in Nov 2022 which testing said was not COVID. Continue to rupture of some kind in my right ear drum anytime I am sick, regardless if I have head congestion. appt with my primary care physician

Vomiting, Nausea and Dizziness

2JS-26999-43190

– At first I thought there was an earthquake. I was sitting at our dining area then felt dizzy that I thought the table will flip over. After realizing there was no earthquake then I felt nauseous and vomit.

– I never get dizzy before I got my covid shot. On the third night after my 1st covid vaccine I was nauseous. It was after a few weeks when I got my second dose of vaccine I got dizzy more dizzy which I never felt before even if I got tired.

Histoplasmosis, Peroneal nerve palsy and Goitre

2JS-84240-72695

– Feel like I'm in a fog

– Still feel like I'm in a fog

– Diarrhea

– Chronic belching, Histoplasmosis Opthmologist office visit

– Pain in hip and leg.

– Exhaustion, low blood pressure

– Histoplasmosis in my left eye, Retinal doctor office visits

– Gravely voice

– Drop foot

– Drop foot is becoming uncomfortable - joint pain and muscle aches. My doctor referred me for a nerve test but unfortunately I couldn't get an appointment until March 24, 2022.

– Charlie horses in my leg that I developed acute drop foot after receiving my booster vaccine.

– Bronchitis

– Newly diagnosed diabetic, markedly enlarged thyroid gland. Abdominal pain, 24/7.

Upper respiratory tract inflammation, Laryngitis and Upper-airway cough syndrome

2JS-99759-43995

– Stomach ache twice yesterday, quite possibly completely unrelated

– A bit of post-nasal drip, not quite congestion. Maybe a bit if swollen neck glands below the jaw

– Tested positive for COVID today

– Fever is intermittent. I feel a bit of chest tightness (from the COVID I tested + for yesterday)

– Covid

– Got a mother of a cold right after my COVID (which I caught a week after my 2nd booster). Swollen neck glands, more congestion, etc. than during the COVID. Now also coughing as well. Hopefully this will end soon.

– Diagnosed today with laryngitis, bronchitis and generalized inflammation of the upper respirator tract as sequelae to COVID. Received a 5-day course of oral prednisone and a week of inhaler-administered corticosteriod therapy.

Muscular weakness, Myalgia and Injection site pain

2JT-10476-76220

– Muscle soreness and pain in the area of the injection. Can feel it most when I try to raise my elbow or push things on front of me. Not sure its worse but Im sure I didnt report it correctly before. overall achiness is gone. Local remains

– My left arm is still affected by the initial shot. Not as shape as the first few weeks, but bad enough I worry about dropping things, and definitely dont have the strength I had before.

Body temperature increased, Decreased appetite and Diarrhea

2JT-12565-72539

– I only had a headache a couple of days ago. It wasn't severe.

– I had a temporary loss of appetite. I had mild diarrhea last night after I reported my symptoms for that day. I feel better, now.

– Earlier, I only felt a tiny bit of soreness at the injection site. Since I received my booster shot in the very late afternoon, the injection site pain that I normally get after a vaccination likely will not arrive until tomorrow, Oct. 24.

– So far, the highest body temp reading I've had today is 99.7 °F, which is higher than normal for me, but still falls short of the CDC's definition of a fever. Only had a very tiny bit of chills. Very similar to 2nd dose. Good signs of immune response

– Only a little bit of soreness near the injection site, which is what I normally get after any vaccination.

– Yesterday afternoon and evening, I had minor body aches and soreness near the injection site, but today, I feel fine.

Amnesia, Dyspnea exertional and Cardiac disorder

2JT-12754-57038

– Family doctor

– Tested positive for Covid-19 on 1/11/21 Have had issues since then. Not sure if any is a result of the vaccine or just problems of the virus.

– Heart issues, short of breath, muscles and joint pain, memory loss, hair loss, etc. Dr. Office

– Very bad headaches. Bad joint pain and muscle aches and pains. Still short of breath with exercise. Feel run-down and tired constantly. Doctor office visits.

– Extreme fatigue, shortness of breath with exercise, and major joint and muscle pain. Saw a Rheumatologist.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Blood pressure increased and Body temperature increased

2JT-19055-97429

– I do have a concern thats really bothering me.

– Sleepiness

– Stuffy nose and head. Fatigue, tiredness and sleepiness.

– Shortness of breath and fatigue.

– Stuffy nose

– Excessive nasal stuffiness with little or no nasal mucus.

– Sleepiness, sleeping most of the day and elevated blood pressure.

– Severe headache, elevated blood pressure, chills, body aches, temperature of 100.0, last night. Today, I'm currently nursing a cold. I wasn't able to go to my Respiratory Rehabilitation Gym session yesterday.

– Chills, runny nose, fever.

– Friday, November 12, 2021, I experienced body aches, fever of 101.8. I taken 2 tabs of Tylenol and went to bed. When I awakened I actually had a cold. I took Night Quill, followed up the next morning with Day Quill. I felt better on Sunday. Taken CoVid test

– Chills

– Flu like symptoms for about a week, 2 weeks ago.

Dyslipidemia, Neuromuscular pain and Allergy to arthropod bite

2JT-86512-87247

– Very tired yesterdaycould barely stay awake, but had trouble sleeping last night. Woke up several times feeling hot (no fever) and uncomfortable.

– Dizziness

– Low-grade temp (97.4 F oral) but intermittent chills and hot flashes

– Lack of appetite, hot flashes, brain fog, disrupted sleep

– Ongoing fatigue. Mild muscle & joint achesBelly issuesintense bloating, gas, and diarrhea Feeling really hot at night (but temp normal)

– Extreme fatigue and lethargy. Headache

– Headache (migraine-like), dizziness, sleep disruption

– Waking multiple times in the night, neuromuscular pain, headache, stiff neck, fatigue

– Autoimmune flare continues. 4 weeksFibromyalgia symptoms, celiac symptoms. Swollen ankles and knees. Tender spots all over my body. Neck and back pain. Arthritic-like pain and stiffness in ankles, fingers, wrists. Uncomfortab abdominal bloating, g

– Vasculitis of left lower leg due to an allergic reaction to a bug bitepossibly a spider biteand/or allergic reaction to monoclonal antibody injections for osteoporosis;Currently a summer cold with a deep cough

– Joint swelling Vasculitis of lower left extremity that required hospitalization

– Felt freezing cold and couldn't get warm.

– Very itchy all overespecially arms and trunk

– Burning/Itchy skin all over

– Achey joints, chills, hot flashes, sweating

– Stiff and sore neck, swollen lymph nodes in neck/mastoid, extreme vertigo, chills, dizziness, joint pain

– Severe non-CoViD respiratory infection (negative PCR test); dyslipidemia; headaches

Tenderness, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Lymph node pain

2JU-22777-41421

– Sore throat

– Sore throat and cough

– Infraclavicular and supraclavicular lymph node swelling on the side of the injection, itchy, tender. Ultrasound done unofficially, was verbally told the lymph nodes appear to be complex cysts

– Sore throat, tender lymph nodes around the left. The injection was given on the left side.

– Sore throat, periclavicular lymph node enlargement, itchy and tender.

– Lymph nodes enlarged left clavicle

– Left periclavicular lymph node enlargement, itchy, tender

– Cough

– Supraclavicular lymphadenopathy on the same side as the vaccine, cough- likely due to flu vaccine

– Supraclavicular and axillary lymphadenopathy on the side of the Covid vaccine, stiff neck, mainly on that side, cough (from flu vax)

– Lymphadenopathy and cough

– Lymphadenopathy bilateral supracavicular and infraclavicular nodes, cough

– Lymphadenopathy, fatigue

Skin discoloration, Urinary tract infection and Somnolence

2JU-31027-54519

– Forgot to say earlier, swollen tender lymphnodes under left arm, last couple days have been more painful, seeming to radiate throughout shoulder & muscle. Have developed strange reddish-purple spots on lower right leg, sometimes itch. Have UTI. Have doctor visit tomorrow

– Nerve inflammation from neck thru left shoulder, arm & hand

– Tinnitus has worsened significantly, before 2nd shot and gradually worse since boosters.

– Had headache, nausea, gastro discomfort, extreme fatigue, sleeping, for one day. Some days more loud, constant, tinnitus.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Renal pain and Atrial fibrillation

2JV-12079-76706

– Stuffy nose

– Dizziness the day following the vaccination.

– Dizziness

– Dizzy

– Day 3 after 2nd dose much improved

– Fuzzy headed and vertigo

– Atril fibrilation Tests upon tests

– None from the vaccines. Mutiple tests, cardio and blood

– Fatigue and joint swelling Saw oncologist

– Liwer back ache, intermittant fatigue

– 10 days of flu (CDC-winter Crud) negative COVID rapid test. Fever, sore throat, cough (violent) , chest congestion, body aches and fatigue in the extremis!

– Diarrhea, fatique

– Really poor reaction to the Moderna boister. Swelling in lymph glands, fever, malaise for 23 days after. My MD said i had a "very 'robust' immune system reaction to this dose." Twas not pleasant.

– Kidney pain

– CLL (leukemia). Now undergoing chemo infusion

Arthritis infective, Costochondritis and Ophthalmic migraine

2JV-17340-19466

– I feel short of breath today

– Felt like I couldnt get enough air today

– Respiratory problems. Phlegmy lungs. Laryngitis, sore throat, Probable bronchitis. Followed by sinus infection

– Sharp pain upper right quadrant of torso.

– Costachondritis and an enlarged lump (lymph node?) in armpit Have another appt 4/7

– Some heart beat blips, reduced stamina, chest discomfort Saw my doc, now working with cardiologist

– Ocular migraine, knee infection

– Slight scratchy throat and headache.

Body temperature decreased, Hypersomnia and Feeling cold

2JV-26948-69570

– A few Hot flashes overnight but no fever. Didnt sleep well overnight

– My covid arm got worse. Treated with Benedryl, Advil & ice & calamine lotion. Only slight itch now. Had headaches

– No taste, sweated through PJs overnight

– Exhausted. No taste. Sleeping a lot. Chills diminishing but very low body temp this am

– Still no taste

– Night sweats. Still very tired

– Temp is low now but I spiked a fever overnight and sweated through my pjs. Temp 97.1 in am. 98.1 now

– Lower than normal temp which makes me feel cold but no chills.

Injection site hypoesthesia, Head discomfort and Ear discomfort

2JV-28930-03725

– Pressure in ears/sinuses (like allergy-type HA) with tinnitus

– Runny nose, typical of my allergies

– Runny nose (allergies?)

– I feel like I woke up with a cold this morning or severe allergies: congested head, headache, ear pressure/fullness, and very scant upper chest tightness that is typical to allergies this time of year.

– Dizziness with nausea (like with vertigo) with feeling like I might faint

– Text and phone call

– Asthma

– I have an area on my left upper arm that the skin has gone numb. It started about 1 month ago. Mid deltoid to axilla, a bit larger than the palm of my hand. I have always gotten all of my vaccines in the left

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Influenza and Chills

2JV-58076-45417

– Yesterday after the badge report I developed chills for about 30 minutes

– Low fever, chills for two days. Extreme prolonged GERD causing me to call paramedics and then go to ER. Concerned about possible heart attack. It was GERD. Still Ill. Paramedics

– Major GERD resulting in ER visit in case it was heart attack. Immediately followed by two days flu symptoms (101.5 fever, chills, nausea) and several days of lessening fatigue. PCR COVID test was negative.

– Heart having 25-30% PVCs. Ive had a low level of PVCs for years, but the rate has increased significantly recently. Working with cardiologist.

Balance disorder, Night sweats and Influenza like illness

2JW-28473-84835

– GI upset

– GI upset, dizziness, loss of appetite

– Chest tightness/pain, dizziness, cough, sore throat, runny nose Had to get covid19 testing

– Dizziness, cough, runny nose

– Cough, runny nose, some dizziness

– Dizziness, cough

– Cough, dizziness, loss of appetite, night sweats

– Cough, chest tightness, loss of appetite, dizziness

– Chest tightness, dizziness, cough, sneezing

– Runny nose, dizziness

– Night sweats, dizziness, chest tightness, flu like symptoms

– Dizziness, sore throat, coughing, loss of appetite, runny nose,

– Dizziness, chest pain/pressure, coughing, sneezing

– Yes, still experiencing episodes of dizziness, nausea, and loss of appetite.

– Continued episodes of dizziness and a cough

– Still experiencing dizziness/balance issues every now and again. I had severe dizziness after taking the covid19 vaccination

Gait disturbance, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Muscle spasms

2JW-31244-98800

– Lil cough 45 min after injection then 2 hrs itchy 3 hrs after rash took benadryl and rash was ok

– Knee pain difficulty to walk

– Muscle stiffness ,cramping

– Fewl like im trying to run fever but no fever,throat hurts and lil chest pain

– Cough short of breath

– Sore throat and lil cough

– General body aches muscle pain ,tired and fatigue

– Shortness of breath ,winded with walking asthma flare up

– On and off cough with congestion

– Up untill 3 to 4 days after vaccine

Cerebral thrombosis, Delirium and Plasma cell myeloma

2JW-31603-10392

– Feel really horrible on this second shot really sore left lower abdomen

– Really sore left abdominal pain afternoons around 4:30 pm and off on throughout the days ?!

– Body wont stop aching and heart and brain problems all of a sudden i didnt have these problems two months ago spot found in my brain and heart possibly blood clot just turned a heart monitor in today so waiting on results very unhappy not g

– Blood clot on my brain an possibly four types of cancer found waiting on blood test to confirm results since 4/09/2021 completely changed my life Im dying it seems in two and a half months a fib enlarged heart irregular heartbeat and know wats nex Private drs

– Irregular heartbeat multiple myeloma men's disease lymphoma and 2 dna flaws stroke and fell down 5 days after my second shot so I'm dying pretty much after those vaccines I received so I'm not ok at all it's documented by my drs (b)(6) Univerity

Odynophagia, Visual impairment and Ear discomfort

2JW-76170-76878

– Head feels funny, Ear pain, ringing and clogged, Sore throat painful to eat, Lack of appetite, Eyes hurt, Blurry vision, Legs tingling, Insomnia, Brain fog, Food taste funny

– Head feels funny Ear pain Ear ringing Ear clog Lack of appetite Eyes hurt Blurry vision Legs tingling Insomnia Brain fog I was sent to the respiratory unit becasue of my symptoms where they did a covid test. This was supposed to be a scheduled appointment for my annual physical

– Head feels funny Ear pain Ear ringing Ear clog Eyes hurt Blurry vision Legs tingling Brain fog

– Head feels funny Ear pain Ear ringing Ear clog Eyes hurt Blurry vision Legs tingling Brain fog Dizzy

– My brian fog got worse. I didnt forgot my name :(

– Brain fog stricks again. Im making simple mistakes at wotk that i usually dont do.

– The ringing in my ear comes an goes, ive had UTIs, and back pain, vision is not the same before the shot. Brain fog is still scary bad..

– Lost of smell, ringing in the ear continues to be an issue.

Agitation, Injection site paresthesia and Injection site hypoesthesia

2JX-10453-85257

– Tingling and numbness in arm that received the shot

– Head cold feelings

– Head cold and ongoing headache

– Full flu systems and constant headache

– Nauseousness, mentally foggy, quickly agitated, constant dry throat, drippy sinus

– I tested positive for covid and was QT from August 31-September 12. I am sick with respiratory issues now and taking an antibiotic. I had chest X-rays today with signs of pneumonia.

– Increased vision issues, allergies to the point that I'm having to take daily medications, dulled sense of taste, headaches, and phantom smells

Vulvovaginal swelling, Eructation and Eye irritation

2JX-16566-94600

– Bloating

– Dizziness- mild

– Eye irritation stuffy nose

– Tender lymph node under vaccinated armpit / slight morning light headedness

– Felt unwell for 15 days post vaccination. Symptoms included, light headededness, random blurred vision, achy knees, abdominal bloating with belching, worsening uterine prolapse/vaginal swelling, swollen lymph nodes under arm. All better now.

– Pain and stiffness in arm at vaccination site

Cardiac pacemaker adjustment, Atrioventricular block first degree and Arthroscopy

2JX-26096-85087

– I was diagnosed with third degree heart blockage and was hospitalized for pacemaker surgery.

– My pacemaker was causing me to feel pulsating on my left side. My doctor told me to go to the ER so I went, and I was admitted to the hospital. The pacemaker was adjusted and I was released after an overnight stay.

– Pain in my left side.

– I had arthroscopic knee surgery on my right knee on March 4, 2022. I'm now in physical therapy.

Eye injury, Photopsia and Oral discomfort

2JY-13909-74034

– Cold sore

– Cold sore and slight allergic reaction,swollen bottom lip, 2nd day in a row. Took allergy meds.

– Painful eye and bruise on stomach, not sure if they are related.

– Bruise on.stomach is healing. Left eye is red and light sensitive. I hit myself in the eye and I think this is why. Stating it , just in case it is related somehow. Have had idiopathic eye disorder in the past.

– Sores in my mouth.

– Flashes of lights in the corners of my eyes, light bursts.

Asthma exercise induced, Blood pressure fluctuation and Aphasia

2JY-19917-20871

– Blurry eyes

– About a 3inch by 5inch oval welty, red area appeared on my vaccine arm below the injection site, 9 days after vaccine. Very red and itchy. Uncomfortable but tolerable. Today, I had asthma attack on exertion and had o2 sats in low 90s most of the day

– Pulse fluctuations ip to 168 just walking to bayhroom. O2 dips, as low as 88 for about 90 seconds. Very cold feet, cold to touch. Sore throat, some neck & chest tightness at times.

– Elevated heart rate into 100s, resting, higher with little exhertion up to 180s. Very cold feet. Throbbing in ears. I called dr was told to go to er. Haven't gone yet. Napped first

– Chest neck tightness, elevated heart rate.

– Racing heart. Short of breath. EKG redulted as abnormal "cannot rule out anterior infarct. Referral to cardiology made and event monitor ordered

– Continued racing heart, sob on exertion.

– Erratic B/P and intermittent elevated heart rate with palpitations. Ekg changes.Headaches daily, brain fog. Forget easy words, use wrong ones at times. Long period, heavy flow.Diarrhea.Kidney stones, UTIs. Kidney pain. Nausea, vomiting.

– Headache, diarrhea, sore throat

Skin irritation, Herpes zoster and Nasal congestion

2JY-26369-23729

– Shingles 2 infections on left leg Primary care facility

– Still after pain from shingles inJune 2021, shingles pain still exists. Stuffy nose . Tired Covid test

– Muscle issues In hips, not necessarily new but more of a problem. Seeking physical therapy.Still some irritation from the shingles that I had since June 2021. The shingles appeared after my second shot. Have no idea what may be related to the vaccine Regular checkup and xrays

– Left leg ankle. Something is going on for a year now. Hasn't been identified. Waiting for a dermatologist appointment.

Sinus arrest, Cast application and Ankle fracture

2JY-72989-82886

– The day after my 2nd vaccination I had a slight fever and felt sore all over and didnt feel good and didnt feel like eating Thursday. I felt a lot better Friday and got my appetite back.

– Not at this time.

– I discovered when I thought I sprained my ankle I just discovered it was a fracture and I been walking around on it and my doctor just prescribed A boot to walk in a week ago.

– Sore throat and sinus draining

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