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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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Tension headache, Sinus headache and Vision blurred

2JY-75393-24300

– Blurred vision

– Sore throat

– Headache and backache

– Chills, sore throat. Sinus headache, heart palpitations, congestion, runny nose

– Allergies and sinus symptoms (tension headache, numbness or sinus pressure on right side of face) - took a covid test and was negative.

– After having covid, I notice that any colds or allergies cause chest congestion and I have to use the inhaler. This was not the case before. I didn't even have an inhaler prior to Covid.

Apathy, Sluggishness and Brain fog

2JY-82880-06210

– My fatigue is VERY minor, and may be due to thee rainy, overcast day. I don't feel physically fatigued, just unmotivated.

– Lack of sleep due to yesterday's Health Check that came in at 11:50 pm!

– I felt kind of foggy or sluggish today. The pain at the injection site got a little better once I started moving around and using the muscles.

– Very mild fatigue, Much better than yesterday.

– I have to think about how my arm feels to realize that there is any pain.

Osteoporosis, Feces soft and Muscle spasms

2JY-90076-82307

– Ache in neck near arm with shot site.

– My ache is directly frim shot site high on the arm that radiates to same shoulder on site side. I feel like it is more due to the location of the injection the second vaccine rather than anything with the medication.

– Unexpected gastro upset., cramping and soft stool and diarrhea. Upset stomach. I took Imodium tablet to calm the event. Better, today. FL

– With a Dexa Test, I have developed Osteoporosis of lumbar spine requiring medication.

– Soreness at shot site.

– Itching-legs, arms, face, belly. Feels like allergy to something.

Injection site discomfort, Tenderness and Tinnitus

2JZ-10502-19525

– Injection site not painful, just sore/tender- gone by evening. Nausea for 1-2 hours in morning. Then fine.

– Headache probably my sinuses- right side behind the eye.

– Just a little (mild) soreness at injection site but not pain.

– Very mild headache & nausea last night before bed(after filling this out in the aft). Fell asleep and it went away. Fine today w/no symptoms at the time of this survey.

– Tender arm at upper inside area somewhat between bicep and tricep-but the muscles are not whats tender. Mild tenderness when touched/pressed - May possibly be the lymph nodes that run from the armpit. Had a little numbness or tingling in the pinky and 4th finger as well. Both diminishing as the day goes on.

– I dont know if it is related, Ive had tinnitus for 30years now, mild & only heard it at night & then sometimes not even. In the last 3 weeks Ive noticed the tinnitus on right side is louder-hear it during the day &I feel a little pressure th

– A cpl times I have had sore throat, headache. Once took a home test (two tests 3 days apart) for Covid and it was negative. I am cautious with rise of Delta- wear mask indoors 6 weeks now. My husband has to travel but I dont.

– Mild muscles aches-hands/arms & an ache behind the knee at the later hours of last 2 days. Behind the knee ache worse when resting. Took aspirin to be able to sleep. Had the same in 2020 when believe I had Covid/long Covid (couldn't be tested then)

– For a cpl days had muscle aches again, tender lymph nodes under jaw, mild headache. Didn't know if from booster still 9/24) or if I had been exposed. Took a Binax home Covid test- was negative. I am fine now.

Oxygen saturation, Quarantine and Musculoskeletal stiffness

2JZ-46317-90479

– Headache over the past 3 days in the morning. Normal BP, normal Temp and normal Pulse Ox.

– Runny nose

– (b)(6) was exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid-19 approximately 10days ago He is currently under quarantine. Today he woke up with sore throat, cough, runny nose and mild fever. He will be tested tomorrow 09/10/2021 at Walgreens.

– Stiff neck, aches and mild pain at injection site.

– Just not feeling well. Very tired, muscle aches, headache. He said it hurts his feet when he walks.

Aura, Pulmonary pain and Sinus pain

2K2-21399-27817

– Curbside with employee health; COVID test done to be on safe side, results pending

– Almost nauseated at times with decreased appetite

– I was tired on 1/6

– I had a visual aura/random acotó a migraine; I have a history of migraines but without aura and had temporary vision loss in one eye 25 years ago for 15 min.

– Headache, sinus pain, lungs hurt, fatigue, runny nose. 2 neg covid rapid antigen tests

– I tested positive COVID on 9/19/2022. Colleague prescribed paxlovid after brief discussion

Myalgia, Arthralgia and Fatigue

2K2-28388-54458

– I have never had any reaction to any vaccine I ever had and I do work in health care and have had a number of them. These symptoms started the first day of vaccination until 1/6/2021 where I am finally starting to feel better. The joint and muscle pain and fatigue continued daily until yesterday. I took one dose of 800mg ibuprofen as I did not want to "tamp down" a reaction from my immune system which will hopefully be protective.

Allergic respiratory disease, Rash vesicular and Blister

2K3-27260-95274

– The rash is painful and blistery, may not be related to the vaccine, but I am unsure.

– I can't tell if it's related to the vaccine or seasonal allergies

– It is spreading and painful and blistery. It is on my forearms. I'm talking to my doctor about it.

– Rash is improving and almost gone

– May not be related to vaccine

– Probably allergy related/travel related. I had to go house hunting yesterday.

– Unexplained bruising on the feet.

– Discoloration/yellow bruise around injection site

– I drove 4 hours today so i just feel like garbage.

Urinary tract disorder, Injection site urticaria and Food poisoning

2K3-57748-29484

– My arm where 1st dose was given started itching, swelled like hives and was very red. This started 9 days after the injection. It lasted 6 days and is only slightly itchy and a little pink now. Should I get the second dose as planned??

– Skin is sensitive to the touch. Can't get warm

– Fever got uo to 101.5 yesterday

– Diarrhea for about 12 hours. Probably food poisoning but thought I would let you know.

– The injection site on my arm will just out of the blue start itching and feels slightly tender.

– Urological issues. Possibly a kidney stone Exam, xray, and ultrasound

Tremor, Sneezing and Nasal congestion

2K3-61426-84384

– A little bit of a sore throat, might be unrelated though.

– Some nasal congestion, sneezing, but I believe thats due to an unrelated allergy of mine. I tend to have these symptoms due to pollen.

– Just a feeling of general malaise at times.

– Ive had a little bit of a sore throat and some nasal congestion; however, it may be due to something unrelated to the vaccine such as my allergies. Im not entirely sure though. Right now as I type this I dont feel much of what I just described.

– Last night, I had a fever and chills. I was also shaking at night when sleeping. This may be un-related though.

Fracture, Foot fracture and Cold sweat

2K4-10985-12061

– Sore throat

– Minor GI upset: decreased appetite and heartburn with some abdominal cramping that lasted only a few days. One episode of loose stool. No other symptoms or fever.

– Decreased appetite, MILD (also happened last time)

– I've been having bothersome night-sweats regularly, no matter what temperature it is or how much/little clothing I'm wearing. I wake up freezing and soaked but afebrile. I'm mildly fatigued during the day.

– I broke a bone in my foot a few months ago and got my booster this week.

Arthropod bite, Skin irritation and Acne

2K4-15329-30961

– Swollen, painful node under my arm where I had my second shot

– Node inflamed under arm

– Small skin irritation.. looks like a pimple on arms, chest, and legs. Does not hurt unless you scratch specific area. Lasted 2-3 days. Have cleared up.

– Skin bumps similar to mosquito bites but it does not itch. Redness and small swelling. Mainly in chest and arms.

– Lymph nodes swelling on side where vaccine was placed.

– Asthma, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, excessive phlegm

Loss of consciousness, Hypotension and Irritability

2K4-18318-01667

– I'm had hypotension to the extent that I lost consciousness and went to emergency medicine.

– Tachycardia, I haven't visited a doctor but part of my regular cardiac monitoring. Probably related to medication changes

– I have central sensitivity disorder which makes it difficult to differentiate a reaction. But I think I'm having a symptomatic reaction.

– Feeling back to normal

– Anxious and crabby, which probably aren't related. Have a nice day!

– I have been feeling more fluish or feverish but I haven't have a fever. I do not believe this is a result of the vaccine nor do I believe that I have COVID. It's probably related to underlying health conditions.

Musculoskeletal pain, Breast pain and Swelling

2K4-26009-50332

– Since Sunday, March 21 my right arm and neck have been swollen and in pain. The pain is in the Hand, wrist, upper arm, under arm, right breast, right shoulder blade, traveling up the right side of my neck.

– After my booster shot I experienced swelling and pain in my under arm and right chest area and in my back. This is the same pain that I experienced after my second Pfizer vaccine.

– Pain in my right shoulder blade. Not sure that it is or isn't related to the swelling and pain in my right underarm after the vaccine. I have an appointment next week

Bell's palsy, Axillary mass and Body temperature increased

2K4-28161-68042

– Pain under the same arm received shot. Lymph node

– None

– On Friday afternoon I had body aches and was very tired. By the evening I had 100 degree fever, body aches, chills and slight headache. Took Tylenol twice, rested and some up on Saturday with a headache. No fever. I was fine by Sunday.

– Diagnosed with Bells Palsy on 4/28/2021

– Lump under armpit of side my booster. Started yesterday, forgot to mention it. Happens every time I get the shot

Extrasystoles, Nightmare and Telemedicine

2K4-58001-62946

– Breif Headache upon arising. I rarely have headaches so just reporting something unusual.

– Minor pain in feet for a couple days when walking, then minor occasional pain in one hip joint then the other. Not worried but just reporting

– A short term (10 days) missed beat heart rhythm episode. Later wore a 24 hr heart monitor with no reported symptoms. In person visit, 24 hr heart monitor worn, the cleared via teleconference

– Restless sleep, nighmares

– Joints aching. Don't know if due to she or vaccine. It is new for me.

– Symptom felt over night but today I'm finee

– A little dizziness

– Sneezing and cough for weeks.

– More aches and pains than usual

Decreased activity, Exercise tolerance decreased and Body temperature increased

2K5-14993-54472

– Had a temp. of 100.8 yesterday. Today is much better

– Not up to working out due to fatigue but much better.

– Arm is warm and red 2" below injection site and a good 4" in diameter. Still don't feel like working out.

– Symptoms very mild. Noting decreased endurance while exercising

– The day after the shot, i had maiaise, arm swelling and pain, headache and fatigue. Symptoms gradually improved and are now mostly gone.

Aortic disorder, Flushing and Somnolence

2K5-17025-85122

– After injection I had an immediate, mild headache. I was flushed. My injection site was very sore several hours after injection but almost completely gone by the 2nd day. My only consistent symtom for day 1 and 2 is fatigue and sleepiness.

– I didn't expect to feel so tired. I can literally sleep all day and night. I have had insomnia for years so it's nice to sleep, but i would like to know how long this fatigue and sleeplessness will last.

– My doctor is sending me to see a vascular surgeon regarding my aorta. I need surgery. Doctor's office

Pain of skin, Lymph node pain and Nasopharyngitis

2K8-17100-01553

– I took Tylenol right after skin got achey

– I have had sore lymph nodes since my second vaccine. I connected it but didn't so I may not have reported it. It was confirmed at Gyno visit that the vaccine has been known to cause this. Mine may have lasted longer bc my small kids poke & prod!

– I usually get sick but it's after about 8 hours and I just got it at noon.

– Really sick daY after vaccine but didn't record

Hypomenorrhea, Sensitive skin and Menstrual disorder

2K8-21896-27687

– Elevated heart rate and sensitive skin

– My period following dose 1 was 5 days early (unreported during dose 1 check ins because I didnt make the connection until this period was also abnormal) but my period following dose 2 was 3-4 days late with more severe pms symptoms than normal

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of injection site

– Armpit lymph nodes still swollen on side of injection but much better today

– Armpit lymph nodes on injection side still swollen. About the same as yesterday but maybe a bit better

– Sore throat, congestion, cough, positive rapid test

– My first period following my covid diagnosis on 12/31/21 was much lighter than normal

– Rare brief dizzy spells that resolve after eating so may not be related to the vaccine

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on side of injection

Parainfluenzae virus infection, Sluggishness and Poor quality sleep

2K8-25594-59714

– Swollen lymph node in neck confirmed by physician. Scratchy throat and mild headache

– Have had swollen lymph node in neck for four weeks

– Caught parainfluenza from my husband

– The day after I had the third shot, I had chills, fever of 101.3, a headache and felt sluggish. The next day I still felt a bit sluggish but other symptoms were gone. My arm was also sore at the site of the shot, but that is gone now also.

– Fever blister

– Dry cough

– Poor sleep

Pancreatic disorder, Liver disorder and Appendicectomy

2K8-28303-71664

– Full body itching, Lack of energy

– Oral Herpes started 20 days ago.Never had this before and did not have contact with anyone. I do believe it is related to the Vaccine.I did have a reaction on the second dose, and rescue needed to be called and the ambulance came to help.

– Body itching, Oral Herpes and constant headaches since the vaccine.

– Had an emergency surgery; appendectomy.

– Nausea, Abdomen pain, arthritis flare more intense than before the vaccine, burning when urinating, fatigued.

– Problems with many organs. Liver, pancreas, stomach, etc... Appendectomy right after the vaccine, then my health worsened tremendously. Currently, I have over 5 different doctors taking care of me including an Immunologist....

Body tinea, Chalazion and Nasal discomfort

2K8-73106-82053

– Chest pain

– Chest pain, tinnitus

– Tinnitus, nasal irritation, eyelid twitch

– Very slight difficulty breathing, itching on chest (diagnosed as ringworm), numbness in right arm. Chest pain sometimes. Tinnitus is persistent and the most concerning symptom

– Tinnitus, inability to sleep due to tinnitus distress, occasionally eyelid twitch, other muscle spasms, chest plain, chills

– Continuing intrusive tinnitus and associated anxiety, left eyelid twitch

– Intrusive tinnitus, mild chest pain

– Tinnitus, eyelid twitch

– Tinnitus, eyelid twitch, nasal irritation

– Tinnitus

– Fluctuating intrusive tinnitus

– Tinnitus reported previously persists

– Intrusive tinnitus may be worsening

– Continued intrusive tinnitus, back pain

– Chalazion (no professional care received). Back pain (not sure if reported previously, professional care received). Intrusive tinnitus persists (not new, but started shortly after vaccination, and professional care continues)

– Intrusive tinnitus persists (not newstarted shortly after vaccination, and professional care continues), low mood and anxiety (not new, professional care continues), mild headaches, chest pain, nasal irritation, sore throat, cough, loss of taste

Ophthalmic migraine, Dysgeusia and Migraine

2K8-97347-27119

– Visual migraine

– Visual migraine again! Very unusual

– Having visual migraine again today. Have had these visual migraines every day since vaccine day. This is highly highly unusual for me!

– Not today

– No

– Metallic taste in mouth

– Visual migraines are now happening every day. This is extremely unusual and started the day after my second Pfizer shot... it is very concerning to me. Scheduled

– Since my second Pfizer shot I have experienced almost daily visual migraines....This is completely out of the norm. I had a visit with a neurologist today to talk about these migraines. I am scheduled to have an MRI. I feel this is due to the Vaccine

– Visual migraines are increasing since vaccination Having mri

– Tenderness under arms in glands

Ocular hyperemia, Eye pruritus and Hypoesthesia

2K9-10976-56578

– Had a numbing my left foot last night but I also have lower back issues and think the numbness actually came from that. It was on my left foot but ironically it was my left eye that developed the mild itch??

– As I mentioned on the first night of the injection that my left eye was itchy, it is still noticeably red.

– About a week ago I had a fever and weakness but believe it was from a stomach virus Ickes I from the grandkids. It went through the whole household!!

Hypersomnia, Tremor and Bronchitis

2K9-18504-76999

– I missed this space yesterday. When I was making breakfast I began to feel lightheaded. After kneeling and putting my head down, it kept getting worse. I could tell I was going to faint so my husband heloed me upstairs. I slept most of the day. Today I feel better but still shaky.

– A cold that became bronchitis. No fever. Lasted. 3 weeks. I did not have a Covid test because I didn't have the right symptoms

Blood glucose fluctuation, Eye irritation and Vision blurred

2K9-20469-83710

– One week after shot suddenly got pain in stomach with some nausea, mid back pain, n very fatigued. Had five days or six. Thought I might have covid but went totally away yesterday afternoon after five days. Feel absolutely fine again today.

– Last 24 hours symptoms enter from mild to moderate plus. Then totally subsided 24 hours later. One symptom from both shots: burning eyes n some blurriness at times. Ok now

– Body aches n headache

– One, blood sugar all over place for a whilefinally under control four months or soTwo, got sick in Florida in late Aprilhigh fever, vomiting, headache, extreme fatigue but no coughflu? Covid? I think flufever n worst symptoms 48 hrs

Injected limb mobility decreased, Aphonia and Respiratory disorder

2K9-25926-63587

– Arm pain radiating through chest shoulder and down arm. Shhoting pain and unable to use arm

– Pain in lower back area in the kidney area

– Continuous headaches and fatique. Weak. Brain fog. Making it difficult to focus. Still not able to breathe normally alway short of breath.

– Still not breathing well at all winded way too easily taste still missing, headaches, bodyaches joints and muscles, weak fatiqued lost singing voice.important loss Covid 3X got super sick from both moderna vaccines. like covid again super sick.

Skin irritation, Induration and Injection site nodule

2KA-12061-90711

– On yesterday the site of injection developed a big hard knot, it started burning and itching, as well as the site being red and swollen.

– I've just been having having more frequent headaches since the last injection.

– Hard, hot bumps on my arms. The areas itches very bad, are red, and swollen. Clothing or covering irritates the area causing it to itch more.

– Upset stomach

– Extreme sinus pressure; sharp pain shooting to the top of my head; runny nose; headache; pain in upper chest; heaviness in chest; hard coughing; congestion

– Sinus, aching, chills, weakness, shortness of breath Doctor appointment

Dysuria, Pulmonary embolism and Psoriasis

2KA-13333-25985

– Coughing & mucus coming Down the back of my throat and also within an hour and a 1/2 after the shot I tasted a peculiar medication in my mouth in my saliva

– Just do not feel well

– I feel a bit better today - 5 days since 1st shot

– Abdominal pain yesterday & today - a 7 to 8 out of a 10

– Yes - I now have Multiple pulmonary embolism 's PE in my right lung

– Multiple Pes in right lungGetting Pulmonary function test today at the hospitalIn 2 weeks and do for EKG to see if either of my atriums in my heart or damage from the P e's in my lung

– Multiple Pulmonary blood clots in right lung3 degree temperature increase last saturday, sunday, amd monday Felt very tired and exhaustedI have never been tested for covid-19

– After covid shot:Diagnosed with multiple Pe's in right lung4 weeks later, I have a severe right ear infection which required me to go to the emergency RoomThe glands in my neck were both swollen about 2 weeks after the shotPsoriasi returned

– Bad Brush the day right after a shot in my arm I was itchy all night long I could not go to sleep I eat so bad I've got chunks of my skin missing

– I just Got up from sleeping last night it's now 3:45 p.m. on a Saturday I slept through the entire night from 8 o'clock on and I just got up. I just feel warm when I when I urinated - hit's very hot coming out of me. So I slept from 8:00 p.m. Fri

– Still itchy all over

– I just woke up at 2 pm today which is unusual. I felt warm and didn't feel well I did not take my temperature. I just feel under the weather and I'm very tired

– I got my 1st sore throat and cold I have not had a cold or sore throat in 5 years I felt warm to the touch this morning

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