OpenVSafe by OpenVAERS
Search V-safe

Their Stories

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.

Shuffle

Injection site induration, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling

2LB-39510-52315

– Early this week, I experienced a red hard pea size swelling at the injection site. In the muscle, warm and tender to touch. No symptoms of any sickness. I wondered, if I had been in contact with virus and the shot was working to fight it off.

– The muscle of my arm has 2 separate 1" wide and long red patches under shot area in muscle area. I was able to exercise on glider 30 minutes and worked with my arms up for 3 hours

– Redness on arm in the muscle area warm not as sore today as I am keeping active and moving arm doing chores.

– Muscle sore in left arm of shot area

– Tender left muscle to touch, no redness, or itching today, best exercise routine since 2 nd shot!

Abnormal menstrual clots, Polymenorrhea and Menstrual disorder

2LC-13497-47643

– Extremely heavy period bleeding, heaviest ever

– Bizarre period - today extremely light, after two of the heaviest nights I have ever had

– Menstrual cycle uniquely weird:- First shot: Period five days late- Second shot: Started day of second vaccine. Very light, a night of the heaviest bleeding ever experienced, then three extremely light days.- Next cycle five days late and light

– Menstruation markedly early, coming on day 19 instead of day 25.

– My menstrual cycle is a lot to manage post-vaccine. I've started my next cycle still following a distinct pattern unique to post-vaccine of starting with clear discharge, heavy clotting overnight, back to clear, more clotting, and irregular.

Respiratory tract irritation, Painful respiration and Flushing

2LC-30878-18779

– Extremely swollen lymph nodes at neck 2 inches higher than neck line painful to touch

– Flushing, sinus pressure ethmoid, swollen lymph under armpit and in neck(gold ball size) painful to touch, vision issues

– Rash come up 2 days later its 6inches long 2-3 inches wide and looks like the state of California

– Smaller than it was. Also had some flushing and redness but feel much better than before

– Ive had burning in my lounges very mild but irritant - maybe its just me adjusting to CA but ever since the 2nd shot its hurts to take a deep breath and feels raw inside like I smoked a cigarette or and I dont smoke

Ear inflammation, Dizziness exertional and Paranasal sinus inflammation

2LC-81846-26362

– Tried some yard work and got light-headed, sat and rested and it went away.

– Dizziness after exertion, I forgot to mention I have had two significant nosebleeds in the last few days, which I am not normally prone to.

– Might be coincidence but Ive had more sinus and ear canal inflammation lately, and an ulcer has flared up.

– Nosebleed at bedtime day of vaccine. Had two nosebleeds a couple days after first, not normally prone.

Amenorrhea, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstruation delayed

2LD-14215-02254

– I missed my period. I am never miss my period, always on 28 days schedule. I ruled out pregnancy. This is very unusual.

– Missing period since first shot.

– My period got all messed up, became irregular. I am experiencing regular spotting.

– My period has not been normal since my first shot. I skipped a month and after I have been bleeding/spotting off an on for a couple of weeks now. Definitely out of whack, which is extremely unusual for me. Prior the shot I was like clockwork.

– My period has been out of whack. Bleeding for two weeks.

Axillary mass, Swelling and Injection site bruising

2LE-12387-74931

– Sore arm with bruised injection site & surrounding area - more of an injection issue, NOT vaccine related

– Swollen lump in armpit

– Continued lump/swelling in armpit of injection arm

– Continued lump/swelling in armpit

– Swelling/lump in armpit finally going away

– Lump in armpit, aching of arm, & tingling of fingers on injection site arm,

– Swollen lymph node in armpit of injected arm

– Continued lymph node swelling in injection arm

– Continued lymph node swelling in armpit of injection arm

– Continued lymph node swelling and pain in injection armpit

– Continued pain and lymph node swelling

– Continued lymph node swelling, minimal pain

Laziness, Feeling of body temperature change and Skin warm

2LE-15022-94572

– Extreme dizziness when I move too fast / getting up , reaching down for something

– Very foggy not clear minded

– Very Mild headache compared to past couple of days

– Had severe muscle aches in lower body, like menstrual cramps, radiated down legs, hips back all night last night - had to wake up to take Advil to help and take a hot bath

– Feel a lot better today but still have some odd chills & hot flashes that occur during the day. They were pretty bad at night

– Chills are mostly felt at night no headache at all today

– Slight itch on arm injection site, odd heaviness of the arm

– Had odd cramps at night - very tired yesterday about 6 hrs after shot. Arm is red and itchy at injection site - feels achy and a sore but not extreme.

– Had odd cramping at night but felt better during the day. Today I feel very foggy & unfocused but generally ok. Last time with first shot I already had a bad headache - NO HEADACHE as of today. Arm injection site still has a 3 circumference red swel

– Injection site grew to 3 1/2 circumference still itchy but pain in arm has ceased. Hot flashes and chills throughout night. Otherwise ok

– Very foggy minded and not exhausted but lazy feeling. Itching and pain in arm very minimal now but still there.

– Have had hot flashes since I got the shot - I forgot to mention it. 1st night after shot they come & go all day long. Hot then cold hot then cold

– Hot flashes & chills are constantly throughout the day!!

– Sharp pains in my hands right at meaty area near thumb - pain is hot, sharp lasts for about 20 sec and. I thing makes it better. Occurs about 3-5 x a day in both palms.

– Same as before the odd pain in hands and the hot flashes

– Blurry vision, eyesight is off blurry even while wearing my contacts which is concerning

– Extreme vertigo upon waking up in the mornings

Sick leave, Eczema and Cardiac disorder

2LE-18441-92336

– Could have over done it at work

– First few days felt aches and tired and injection red and painful. Better now

– Light headed and nauseous. Worked a bit this morning but came back home and went to bed and still here now.

– Not sure Rash on forearm and back of hand have anything to do with shot or not.

– Cant say Rash/itching on top wrist and hand of arm shot was in was from shot but pretty coincidental it started right after.

– Have had a couple of nose bleeds in morning after getting up since first shot but dont know if it related.

– Top of left forearm and back of hand still itch. Don't know if shot related or not but started after

– Top of forearm and hand on side i received shot still itches and rash like

– Sinus infections, eczema rash on arm

– since shots last year feel somethings wrong. out of it and think effected my heart somehow. $10k worth of tests now so far. Also got covid anyway January 1st and have such severe fatigue still have to force myself out if bed in mornings and tired

Cachexia, Secretion discharge and Productive cough

2LE-20813-82866

– Sore throat, runny nose and dizziness.

– Cough and runny nose along with severe muscle cramps.

– Constant coughing a with a lot of mucous.

– Excessive mucous and coughing.

– Constant mucous flow and coughing. This has been everyday since my second COVID-19 vaccination shot. I have an appointment with my primary care physician next week.

– I have a constant cough with lots of mucus along with it. It had been this way since my last vaccination shot.

– My body is wasting. My body continues to produce large amounts of mucous constantly.

Chronic sinusitis, Epicondylitis and Back injury

2LE-25091-63589

– Didn't get a good nights rest? That's why tired

– I pinched a nerve or something in my back while putting up Christmas decorations I do not think it has anything to do with the vaccine

– Headache might be to me having chronic sinus problem s, but my wife just tested positive for covid. I just advised the VA standing by to hear back tomorrow

– Sinus infection w/ fever, but that was over in 12 hrs ( unrelated to the shot)

– Think I got tennis elbow in my left arm after massaging it it does ease up

Biochemical pregnancy, Formication and Abortion spontaneous

2LE-88894-71748

– Starting just before 5pm on April 7 (day of vaccine) and lasting through April 8th I had fever, body aches, ear & jaw pain, headache, chills, brain fog & fatigue

– Pregnancy

– Diarrhea

– Chemical pregnancy/early miscarriage, diarrhea.

– Runny nose, sneezing

– Headache, stuffy nose, sneezing, backache fatigue

– Headache

– Sneezing, stuffy nose

– Persistent sore throat

– Sore throat, diarrhea, ear infection

– Today I suddenly began feeling achy all over and like my skin is crawling (typical symptoms for me of an oncoming fever). Normal temps so far. Early the morning after my booster, I woke with the same symptoms, plus headache and fever. Lasted two days

Hyperchlorhydria, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Blood pressure increased

2LF-15433-92974

– Pollen allergies (on home plants) have been very intense in the past week. I do have pollen allergies but during the winter due to low level of allergens the symptoms are insignificant. Now due to intense symptom, i need to take oral antihistamine

– Hyperacidity and gastric pain. Symptoms not existent now.

– Hyperacidity and GERD

– Lower back pain (sometimes i do suffer from L4-L5 back Pain)

– Dizziness and increased heart rate with increased BP (bp does not exceed 142/100). Will see HCP tomorrow. Will go tomorrow in immediate care

– Vertigo

Injection site pruritus, Abdominal discomfort and Injection site erythema

2LF-17841-53313

– On evening of 7th day following my first shot, I experienced mild redness but moderate itching at the vaccine site, both of which continued for about two days. I hadnt experienced either since having mild redness (no itching) on first/second days.

– Got shot yesterday at 3:00, went to bed at 11:00, was awake tossing and turning from about 1:00-4:00 am last night.

– Mild headache, some upset stomach. Could be unrelated to Vaccination.

– Head cold, coughing, congestion

Autologous blood patching, Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak syndrome and Cough

2LF-29096-27198

– I was diagnosed with a spontaneous cerebral spinal fluid leak. Have had bad head aches for over 3 weeks now. Had a procedure done for an epidural blood patch.

– I tested positive for covid on yesterday. Exposure may have happened last Sunday at a wedding. I received the booster on Tuesday.

– I still have a cough after testing positive for covid on 12/23

– I've had a cough for a week, possibly just a cold cough. Covid rapid test is negative.

Skin reaction, Crying and Mood altered

2LF-30466-66364

– Constant mild Headache but also lightning head pains intermitHad a delayed skin reaction at inject site day 7 got itchy welts then woke up next morning mod. swelling hard and felt hot & really hurt day 8, along w/ severe migraine n/v. Called off Wed

– Headache & off/on nausea. depression

– Mild dizziness

– Dizzy and lightheaded mild

– Sadness/Depression, severe w/ #1 waiting to see for #2

– Mood variances, sad cry easily, up & down irritable

– Depression.

– Joint pain. Fatigue very tired.

Renal disorder, Gastric disorder and Facial pain

2LG-11645-10327

– Just Arthritis pain

– Is something on the back of my left hand

– My stomach I has it before the vaccine but it got bad after I got the vaccine the doctor said that I have H.Pylori in my stomach I am on 770mg every four hours Stomach special

– My stomach, arthritis, kidneys and eyes A doctor

– Pain on the Side of face

– No

– Just a little bit of pain

– I have a bad day and the next day I have a good day and I get up and do to much and the next day and I be tire

– I don't have no energy

– Lightheaded no energy My Doctor

– I didn't have no energy but I was like that before

– I don't have any energy and I want to sleep all the time

– I have been depressed and no energy

Piriformis syndrome, Frequent bowel movements and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

2LG-14637-95322

– Slightly sore throat; very sleepy -limited ooutung

– Sore/serlling less. Fatigue more

– Arm discomfort almost gone/day 4; waiting to see if fatigue occurs afternoon, but so far okay

– Last 2 days, diarrhea, but not severe

– Usual abdominal issues, sometimes loose stool, may be associated w/pancrease

– Very sore muscle at injection site; very sleepy

– Extreme sleepiness

– Tenderness in tonsil area, NOT really like a sore throat, NOT itch or scratchy, just tender. Going on several days, hesitated to mention.

– A little tired & unsteady, but that could be due to my age & yard work

– Mild dizziness. Past lunch time. May need to eat

– Not sure about cause of dry cough. occasional slight dizziness, (too much decaf coffee?). Husband sick for 1.5 wk, 2 home & 1 dr admin. Covid tests all negative. Both of us 3x pfizer or moderna vax/boost +flu vx & wear kn95 masks

– Pain in left hip flexor

– Not diarrhea, but 4 consecutive bum, last one loose

– Pain/ach in left knee & hip. PT for right hip flexor

– Hip flexor right side has improved, but have developed piriformis syndrome in left glute/hip to knee & arthritis flare in that ship area In office dr visit who diagnosed condition. Ordered X-rays of bilateral hips & knees. Physical therapist working on both conditions. Right side improvement; left has not

– 2 weeks ago I had an unusual sore throat. I still have tonsils, but this condition started at base of my throat. Used at home Covid test- Negative. No fever, Then PA tested me for Covid & strep throat. Both negative . Said likely allergy -move to NC PA at CVS clinic

– Physical therapy for right hip flexor & left hip perifimis (spelling? since April 2022

Skin discoloration, Somnolence and Hypoesthesia

2LG-22631-14156

– I have had bouts of extreme exhaustion which I can't attribute to anything. Short periods of laying down or an afternoon coffee at work helped. Otherwise, no symptoms.

– All symptoms started 26 hours after my shot. Not sure, but I feel like Im getting wors

– Fever left me by 10am today with Tylenol. Feeling much better now

– I am feeling very tired most of the time. No energy. Have had 2 episodes of short duration fever (1 to 2 hours at night) 99.0- high for me.While I have been able to do normal daily activities, Id rather sleep at times. Arm still black & blue a bit

– Left upper anterior thigh numbness with left leg to foot tingling all the time . Walking not effected. Started right after shot#2. Didnt think much about it till now, six months later, where the symptoms persist and are much worse My family doctor

– I am going through neurological work up for numb and tingly left upper thigh- anterior and posterior. Started between my first and second vax last Jan.Doc says he's seen this weird symptom in others post vax patients. My PCP referred me to neurologist

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Limb discomfort and Tenderness

2LG-88753-60722

– My arm is still sore after 3 weeks, it wasn't too bad last week when I checked in, but it is definitely still noticeably tender... I think it's muscular & it is NIT debilitating!!!

– It's too soon, I JUST got it

– My 1st vaccine arm 29 days ago still hurts pretty badly!!!

– Just the arm where I got my 1st shot is still sore, even more sore than my 2nd injection site!!! There are no other problems with either arm!!!

– Arm where I got the 1st shot is still sore, seems to be getting slightly better FINALLY!!!

– The pain is still from the 1st injection site, 34 days now... it's noticeable not debilitating

– Still pain at my 1st injection site, it's 5 weeks ago today, which seems excessive to me. It's very noticeable pain alrhough not consistent or debilitating.

– I do NOT know if directly related, but my back is a mess, have terrible pain & have never experienced this. Will have it checked out before next check in. My first injection site after 44 days is still fairly tender & sore... does NOT seem normal!!!

– My arm from my 1st shot is still super sore, makes no sense... this is 2 months ago already!!!

– It's not really worse, but my arm is still sore from the furst shot!!! Noticeable & often very uncomfortable & thought this should be part of the data collected!!!

Parosmia, Asthma and Hypersensitivity

2LH-14921-98030

– I have asthma, and since receiving my second dose and getting these sick symptoms, I've been having many asthma attacks as well which is normally more under control with daily prescription medications.

– Severe asthma and allergy symptoms too.

– Headache, sore throat, congested.

– Headache, diarrhea, nausea, almost vomiting. Very sore throat and nasal congestion. Occasional shortness of breath.

– Shortness of breath. Heart racing. Alarming high blood pressure.

– I had Covid.

– Shortness of breath occasionally. Sense of smell still not back to normal. High blood pressure.

– Nausea, diarrhea, dizzy spells.

Chillblains, Middle ear effusion and Lower respiratory tract infection

2LH-18928-94260

– Left Ear pain fluid in ears

– Earache

– Ear ache

– Ear ache, congestion, chest tightness like I am getting a cold

– Headache and pressure 1/22 with earache and chest cold tightness feeling. Went 1/23 for covid test because I was exposed. It was negative. Symptoms resolved by 1/25

– Feb 12-13 low grade fever chills body aches very sore arm for three days, this was my second vaccine

– Covid. Severe headaches. Dizziness.

Hyperthyroidism, Weight increased and Muscle tightness

2LH-21070-19717

– Itchy eyeballs

– Facial itchiness

– Hot flashes

– Itchy face, the Redness on my arm around site is getting bigger

– Hot flashes, night sweats, itchiness

– Is weight gain normal? I gained 6lbs in 4 days since the vaccine and amLosing it slowly .2lbs at a time.

– Chest pain, increased heart rate

– Chest pain, hyperthyroidism, shortness of breath

– Tightness in chest that radiates to my back, but is deep inside, shortness of breath

– Tightness within chest through back I see my doctor on Wednesday

– Chest pressure radiates to back and shortness of breath

– Diagnosed with hyperthyroidism

Injection site pain, Rhinorrhea and COVID-19

2LH-22175-84795

– Mild soreness at the injection site-- typical for an IM injection

– I didn't notice it, but my wife says I seemed more tired than normal the day after receiving the vaccine. Not sure if it was from the vaccine or other things. I feel fine overall.

– Mild sore throat, but this is most likely related to the croup-like cough my school-aged son has.

– Slight sore throat/ runny nose/ tiredness continue

– Sore throat/ runny nose continue but have improved

– Runny nose

– COVID diagnosis

Head injury, Emotional disorder and Breast mass

2LH-22975-34849

– Injection didn't hurt!

– None

– Sore armpit in arm from vax noticed am 48hrs postvax

– Still some sore am under armpit vax arm

– Slight lump under right chest/breast same side as vax and lymph node armpit swelling following vax Pediatrician checkup

– Had temp and congestion few dys in earlyMay...slight mammory growth one side Asked about gorwth during annual inperson physixal said ealry but not uncommon prepubescent

– Highly emotional...FYI this is his 3rd shot

– Fever cough nasal congestion headache plus head injury hockey game

Peroneal nerve palsy, Monoplegia and Paralysis

2LJ-15931-65714

– Nerve damage. Drop foot. Paralysis in foot and calf. Unknown cause. Cant do normal activity. Treatments have failed so far. Is there reports of nerve issues from vaccines????

– Unknown nerve condition resulting in foot drop and leg weakness paralysis and constant nerve sensations. Unknown cause. Unknown location. And unknown treatment. Don't know that vaccine had any effect. Started May 24 in middle of night. Many physicians

Investigation, Impaired work ability and Peripheral swelling

2LJ-19145-57553

– Mild joint pain and finger swelling since 12/17. Also, I was sick (missed 2 days work) for 2 1/2 days starting 3:30 am 12/17- headache, nausea, joint and muscle pain, initially scratchy throat (only about 8 hrs)

– Scratchy throat (for a few hours only)

– and testing

– Chills, shortness of breath but temp and pulse/ox readings fine.

– The 2 bumps that appeared on my Rt index finger within hours of the other symptoms 1.5 days after 1st vaccination, became larger, more painful then became emergent Sat/Sunday. I am admitted to hospital now, had surgery, on IV antibiotics.

Granuloma annulare, Gingival disorder and Petechiae

2LJ-32823-11646

– One itchy bump in armpit

– Itchy bump resolving

– Widely dispersed bumps on opposite leg

– I have itchy bumps on the opposite arm and at various locations on my legs. Maybe its my granuloma annulare. I am not sure.

– During my checkup, my PCP said what I thought was a rash was petechiae. I see dermatologist this week if it isnt all gone by the day of the appointment. I havent seen dermatologist yet

– Waking up perspiring (but temperatures is normal)

– Diarrhea and abdominal area discomfort most likely caused by a restaurant -prepared meal. I discussed with PCP after the fact. She put gastroenteritis in her records

– My temperature rose to 99.5 yesterday afternoon

Taste disorder, Parosmia and Lacrimation increased

2LJ-71066-52538

– Arm is just a little sore

– More muscle pain today but still mild

– Body aches and knee pain. Mild

– I seem to have a cold. Throat hurts , very scratchy, makes me cough, plus it moved into my chest today. Started Monday. Runny nose; eyes, headache, but NO FEVER as of yet. Fuzzy head. Have not Taken a covid test for this. Did 1st shot

– Stomach issues. Diarrhea. Getting better.

– Still have taste and smell issues. They come and go. ( from positive covid test and being sick with it in July 2021)Had a bad cold a month ago. Negative test. But felt the same. I have another cold. On the mend. 3 times sick in last two months.

Extrasystoles, Cardiac flutter and Dehydration

2LJ-87349-04703

– Had a little afib but called my dr and he said because I got so nervous about having the shot it probably gave me an adrenaline rush and caused me to have afib. It only lasted 20 min.

– Slight fever

– Had another afib attack

– Bad stomach ache 2 hrs after shot.

– No but I was so sick yesterday the day after the vaccine.

– Heart is skipping beats, flutter also. After first covid shot I was out right into an afib attack. Dr made me wear a monitor for second shot but didnt happen after first shot.... but since second shot Ive been having some issues.

– The muscles in my legs are very weak . It started a couple of months after the last shot. Dr was trying to figure out if it is related to vaccine ? In person visit

– None

– Virus with fever. Nausea ,dizzy, and because of dehydration, went into afib. Hospitalized

Periorbital swelling, Ocular discomfort and Eye swelling

2LK-27193-26901

– Shot was Tuesday around noon. Wednesday night during sleep, my eye started to hurt. I noticed a little puffiness Thursday morning. I woke up Friday and my eye was more swollen. A little pain. I took an antihistamine Friday night. Saturday morning, my eye is less swollen. Still a little pain and tenderness.

– My right eye area is still swollen and minor pain.

– Eye swelling and pain appears to be easing. It seems to be related to sinus pain. When I use more antihistamines, the symptoms ease.

– I tried to sleep on my right side, because our cat was bothering me. It started to bother my right eye a lot. Ive been taking a daily antihistamine and it seems to be helping. Swelling is down and so is pain to my right eye.

– Sinus headache - symptoms are better or less than yesterday

– Sinus headache

– Swollen lymph glands in my upper neck

– Coughing started yesterday. But I was outside exercising and we had the (b)(6) dust wind blowing through.

– I displayed symptoms on COVID on September 17th and tested positive on September 18th. I'm Still coughing and tired.

Show more