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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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Physical deconditioning, Groin pain and Injected limb mobility decreased

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– Odd metallic taste for 5 hours or so

– Metallic taste went away

– Neck hurts in occipital region but I don't palpate any enlarged nodes

– Metallic taste, numbness and tingling to arm and hands

– 2/17 ai started to have arm pain at the injection site and numbness and tingling to fingers . No redness no warmth no swelling. Similar pain with limited range of motion as i experienced in the first 36 hours after dose 2. Pain resolved by 2/22.

– Not sure if I mentioned the rash to my left outer thigh. It is going away now but I noticed it a week or so ago. Also dry cough at night. Nonasthma . I've been taking zyrtec x 1 year. Also fatigue with exertion. I chalk that up as deconditioning

– Metallic taste

– Left axillary pain and swelling. Left sided neck pain. Deltoid pain with raising above 90 degrees

– Left axillary pain has lessened. Left neck pain is gone. Minimal injection site pain

– Left inguinal, left axillary, left neck pain. Suspect reactive nodes

– Pain to left axilla is mild today.

– Numbness to left arm. Tingling to fingers left hand

– Scratchy eyes

Eyelid cyst, Blood magnesium decreased and Blood potassium decreased

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– Menstrual cycle started 7 days early, severe cramps and fatigue day 1-4 of period.Symptoms resolved

– Cyst underneath left upper eyelid; bilateral dry eye diagnosis; blurry vision, both eyes. Currently on prednisone eye drops for cyst and dry eyeExtreme fatigue

– Covid symptoms when my son was positive for covid. Cough, sob, severe fatigue and muscle weakness, pain in chest upon inhalation. Bloodwork showed crit lactic acid and low levels of potassium and magnesium

Axillary mass, Breast pain and Tinnitus

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– Ringing in the ears

– Ringing in ears.

– Ear ringing is decreasing, not as noticeable or just getting use to it. But not as bad at all today.

– Still some ringing in ears.

– Not as pronounced ringing of the ears. But still there.

– Ringing seems better. But slightly still there.

– Lumps in armpit. Doc not sure if its vaccine related. But thinks it might be. In same arm got 2nd vaccine. Hurts too.

– Bad swollen lymph nodes under both arms. Arm pain and breast pain. Doc ran all tests and images. Nothing concerning found other than swollen lymph nodes. Think it is from vaccine. Currently six weeks out from last shot. Tests ran.

White matter lesion, Cardiovascular disorder and Atrioventricular block

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– On Tues., 4/20/21, I had chills, body aches, nausea, and a headache.

– I feel lightheaded

– I feel lightheaded again

– Last weekend I had diarrhea and general malaise, and was very tired.

– Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness

– Food poisoning - vomiting and diarrhea

– Sore throat, headache, head congestion

– White matter in brain causing visual disturbances, severe headaches, numbness/tingling, lightheadedness. Awaiting diagnosis.

– Hospitalized for 4 days for treatment of cardiovascular issues. Underwent cardioversion, implantation of pacemaker, and heart catheterization.

Anger, Agitation and Blood pressure increased

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– (b)(6) has Alzheimers and this morning when I dropped him off for coffee he became confused when time to call home for pickup. I called him to see if he was OK because past his usual pickup time. He told me he was on his way home. His cousin was bringing him home. I waited 20 minutes as he was only five minutes away. When I called him the second time he was angry because he had called me. I called his cousin to find out what happened. He shared that (b)(6) was not himself and he had heard (b)(6) tell me that he as bringing him home. His cousin said he went out to the auto to take (b)(6) home but that (b)(6) didnt follow as he usually would have one. The cousin said he went back inside to get (b)(6) but was told my wife is coming to get me. When I got (b)(6) home he sore he had called me twice and he never said he was going to let his cousin drive him home. (b)(6) son was going to take him to an indoor golf driving range for his birthday but (b)(6) said he wasnt up to it. May not have anything to do with vaccine but thought I would share.

– None

– Just more angry and agitated than usual

– His agitation is still present and am wondering if this might have something to do with the Covid vaccine

– Still sleeping a lot but agitation is still an issue. Not as bad as previous but we think it might be connected to the vaccine.

– Agitation appears some better but sleeping more today.

– Not sure if it has to do with Covid vaccine but the dr is doing further tests. Shortness of breathe and periods of elevated BP. Routine 6 month checkup

Basal cell carcinoma, Lymph node pain and Myalgia

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– Should have reported very runny nose for the late afternoon and evening the day after vaccine. Thought I was getting a cold but resolved by next day

– Mild dizziness

– Mild dizziness, fatigue and muscle aches noted yesterday after check-in continue today.

– Mild dizziness (improved)

– Mild sore throat for a week without other respiratory symptoms. Have had negligible contact in person with anyone but my husband, who is fine. (Went to buy plants outdoors and masked). Also mildly tender axilary nodes. No Covid concerns.

– Basal cell carcinoma on my nose to be removed in 2 weeks

Blindness, Dry eye and Lacrimation increased

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– Not to mention it, but a little runny nose yesterday.

– Runny nose (clear) like a cold

– Clear runny nose. By the way, its the Moderna vaccine, not Pfizer. Is there a way to correct that on this?

– No runny nose, not Pfizer but got modern vaccine

– Again, I got the Moderna shot, not the Pfizer shot. Sorry, made a mistake.

– What is the Moderno vaccine. And this is the results for March 10.

– Tingling feelings when lying down at night sleeping. In the left fingertips. Got the shot on the left side. Does have hypo parathyroidism and renal insufficiency and does tend to have an itch. And when her calcium level school though with the hypoparathyroidism she gets tingly but thats usually in the face. Chovteks sign. So the tingling in the fingers is different. Im

– Right eye sight on off but better now. But is medically complex. Lost vision a few years ago because of infection from dry in the left eye. Has hypo-parathyroidism from parathyroid surgery where all the glands were inadvertently taken out.

Sunburn, Sensitivity to weather change and Initial insomnia

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– Slight sore throat

– Had trouble falling asleep initially, but slept ok, slept later than usual

– Yesterday and today itchy eyes, irritated throat

– Forgot to report yesterday that I have a sinus infection unrelated to getting the vaccine. Im under my primary physician s care for it

– My knuckles feel like they are sunburned or sore

– Not pain, just some tenderness at the injection site

– A little sore throat today. Last evening, sore throat and headache. Felt cold but no fever

– Muscle of injection site still a little tender. Sore throat improving also.

– A rash Office visit

– Just feel weird yesterday and today not sick just weird

– Arm tender not pain still feel a little weird but less

– I believe these are weather related not injection related

– Seasonal allergies

Gait inability, Skin exfoliation and Myocardial infarction

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– Shortness of breathe and achey alot of fatigue

– I had vertigo in both ears. Ended up in er because i couldn't stop vomiting and could barely walk

– Tired and fatigued

– Swollen lymph nodes by my arm pits and breast

– Preling where injection site is

– Achy and headache fatigue

– Felt alot of pressure in my chest yesterday felt like i was havibg a heart attack

– Headaches and sore throat fatigue

– Fluttering heart pain in right side. Insomnia

Lymph node calcification, Nerve injury and Middle ear effusion

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– Ear ache,under doctors care for it. Office visit

– Scratchy throat, fatique,no fever

– Calcification of the lymph nodes. Pulmonologist appoinment for verification and treatment. Sinus infection,fluid on the ears,sore throat,negative covid home test.medication relieved the symptoms. MRI,consulation about lymph nodes

– Ear ache is right ear that has an inner ear nerve damage,I have been diagnosed 6 years ago with Meniers, In office doctor visit

– Had new Maderna vaccine,had severe chills for 2 hours,low grade fever,sore joints,sore muscles, headache, fatigue, this lasted for 24 hrs, next 2 days I was fatigued with sore muscles only.

Hyperhidrosis, Vomiting and Paresthesia

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– Severe fatigue. Abnormal for me.

– My hand keeps falling asleep- happened on the day I got the shot too. Its been happening on and off.

– Vomiting, chills, body aches, severe headaches

– Nausea, vomiting, chills, sweats, fever, body aches, joint aches, severe headaches. I went to the dr and am waiting on labs. Having a hard time diagnosing me. My doctors office

– Vomiting and diarrhea

– Positive COVID test. Aches, fever, fatigue, cough, etc.

Ear pain, Dyspnea and Dizziness

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– More shortness of breath

– Trust me I feel poisoned I will not be back for the second dose

– Earaches

– The vaccine gave me horrific headaches horrific earaches and the worst fatigue you poisoned me

– The worst headaches and earaches in my life since the vaccine

– I will never get your vaccine again you poison me you wouldn't even let me get to this part unless I told you I had three doses I only had the first two you made me so sick I felt poison it took me a year and a half to start feeling better for this c I just want to sue you

– Your vaccine poison me who do I sue

– Your vaccine poisoned me I've had nothing but severe headaches and earaches since the vaccine I've had never had an earache in my life like this I want to know who do I sue

– Your vaccine poison me I have had severe headaches and dizziness and earache since you gave me that vaccine poisoning

Vascular neoplasm, Cautery to nose and Gait disturbance

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– Nose cauterized 4 days after vaccine. Bloody noses with huge clots. I dont know if the vaccine really had anything to do with it but today I had a nosebleed that lasted 15 months with clots that I had to spit out going down my throat.

– Headaches Stomach cramps and diarrhea Probably not vaccine related.

– Brain fog and forgetting. Could be just age related. Will be visiting dr if it persists or worsens.

– Vascular growth on finger in process with hand surgeon In person hand specialist

– Fever low grade sore throat cough tired

– Walking pain probably arthritis Lung scan showed possible esophagus problem currently undefined until follow-up Dr. Visit and endoscopy needed

Urinary tract disorder, Pharyngeal swelling and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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– Last night after getting the shot, about 1/2 hour later felt a little woozy. About an hour later started to feel nauseated along with a headache.

– Had a little bit of soreness in the area where the shot was given early this morning but that is gone

– Unknown reason why dimer blood test was elevated. Episode of chest pain. Non cardiac related. Another visit for congestion, tightness in chest, slight difficulty breathing,throat swelling. Non cardiac related

– GERD related

– Felt really cold but not chills

– Mild

– Urinary issues and bowel issues not related to shot I'm sure

Eyelid pain, Burning sensation and Feeling hot

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– 1hr Drive home i felt left side of body get warm (similar to getting the dye when doing a ct or xray scan) and and then numbness left side face mostly felt like novicane from dentist. And body felt on fire. Within an hr. I got out of car walked around and body immediately started tingling. Left side of Face started tingly like when novicane wears off. Eye lid hurt for little . But within 15min of tingly felt totally fine.

Mouth ulceration, Induration and Hunger

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– Ive been having some phlegm since the vacacine

– Taking it easy.

– More hungry than normal

– Fatigue, soreness

– 2 weeks ago, I started feeling weak, low energy. Often I found myself not wanting to talk to ppl not wanting to exercise.Several days ago, I started not sleeping well at night, n have aches and pains in my body. - I dont feel sick, just not health

– Mouth ulcer. - lasted for 2 weeks and several ulcers. This never happened to me before. - was unable to eat normal food for a while.

– At the end of August, I had pain/bumps/hardened skin on my legs with no reason. It was painful to walk. Meanwhile I felt achey all over. It lasted 2-3 weeks. I also felt inflammatory too.

Mouth ulceration, Dehydration and Diarrhea

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– I had horrible diarrhea on Tues the 13- Wed the 14. Became Severely dehydrated. 24 hour couldnt leave bedroom, eat or drink anything. Worst Ive ever felt. Alerted primary care who called on prescription for nausea.

– I forgot to mention I had ulcers like cancker sores all over my mouth. I have scarring inside upper lip. Happened within week 1 like 3-4 days in Also Ive been very tired. Not able to wake easily at 6 am. Yawning late afternoon. Still working o

Gingival pain, Ear pain and Heart rate increased

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– Slight pain around gums where teeth veneers. Slight ear ache. Both resolved without an hour.

– Mild chills last night. A little light headed in Morning. Its gone very mild.

– Light headed.

– Dizziness and ear ache

– Mild Pain in hip joints where I have osteoarthritis and feel so tired.

– The Pfizer Booster gave me fast heart palpitations the day of Booster about 30 minutes after the Booster and fatigue exhaustion. I was exhausted over a week. The fatigue has passed but I still get occasional fast heart beat palpitations.

– Heart palpitations

– Heart palpitations on and off since I got Pfizer Booster in Dec 3rd 2021 My GP did a cardiogram

Distractibility, Tinnitus and Injection site pain

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– Pain in the area above the injection site

– My symptoms may not reach the moderate level as I am pushing through my activities. However, I dont feel good.

– I thought I was doing better and today I am back to not feeling well. Somewhere between mild and moderate.

– Yesterday I had to rate mild because moderate was too much. But my symptoms were more more mild and less than moderate. I felt lousy yesterday but pushed through it

– I am having times of light headedness.

– At times, I feel the light headedness that I felt right after the vaccine and an overall blah feeling

– Ear ringing

– Ear ringing, really annoying and distracting

Asthma and Pain in extremity

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– Asthma

– Feet hurt but may be unrelated

– I forgot to report that after the 2nd dose last Wednesday morning I had several Asthma attacks beginning Wednesday afternoon and on Thursday. Sometimes my asthma is triggered by rain and it did rain in (b)(6) on both days, but its a bit too coincidental to rule out that those attacks were triggered by an allergic response to the vaccine.

– I have been getting asthma attacks about 99 % more frequently since 2nd dose. I do not believe there are coincidences.

– Continued untypical Asthma

– As Ive mentioned to deaf ears before, my asthma has gotten 100% worse since receiving 2nd dose. But this comment is never responded to. It can not be a coincidence. Thus is my last check-in.

– I wrote several times that I had a marked increase in Asthma after the second dose of Pfizer and I never received even a note from any agency. Was this usual, did others report the same? I lost interest in participation when no one contacted me.

Eyelids pruritus, Eye infection and Swelling of eyelid

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– these symptoms appeared a week after shot

– Covid arm reaction to vaccine going on 7 days. Last night had stomach pain, hot and cold and diarrhea. Don't know if this is related though

– The itching and redness in my shot arm finally cleared. Now there a general itchy feeling all over but especially in my eyes.

– Still pain at injection site

– Eye lid swelling and extreme itch

– Extremely fatigue

– Extreme fatigue Cold sweats

– Itching is very very strong

– Severe itching on injection arm

– Arm still itches Eye infection

Hypokinesia, Stress and Dry throat

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– I just started va job that has me lifting heavy boxes. The body ache may just be from that rather than the vaccine.

– The arm pain has reduced today. I had low grade fever yesterday of 99.8, but it normalized later in the evening. Right now my temp is 99.1, but I don't feel feverish.

– The muscle aches are for sure from working out, so they're completely unrelated to the vaccine. It is disappointing that I haven't received any mutations or super powers yet. I'll settle for immunity to COVID19.

– I've occasionally woken up with a stuffy nose. I have alergies and I the Guard currently has me working in a dusty wearhouse so it may be due to that. I use a mask religiously and constantly sanitize my hands. I haven't developed any other symptoms.

– I was tired before the vaccine so that may be unrelated. I was chewing gum while having TMJ so the mild headache may also be unrelated. It's getting harder to move my arm so that side effect onset within a couple hours and intensified quickly.

– The nausea occurred after the headache from yesterday intensified yesterday. It disappointed after the headache abated Towards the end of the day 6 Feb, the majority of the symptoms improved. I was off today, but the fatigue was bad enough that I slept intermittently yesterday afternoon and throughout today.

– I don't believe the fatigue is vaccine related. I drove six hours yesterday and had a busy day today.

– I'm having trouble sleeping, which is causing exhaustion. This is related to stress from work, not the vaccine.

– My throat felt dry for about four days. I've occasionally felt stuffy, but this is likely due to allergies.

– I'm dealing with insomnia which is related to a super stressful course. I had a cold a month ago when I decided to go mask-less for about a month.

– I forgot to sign up for V-safe after relieving the booster. On 7 Nov I was nauseous and threw up and also had diarrhea. This could have been vaccine related or could have been due to deciding to eat a spicy hot wing right before bed.

– I had a sore throat, but tested negative for CV19. However, we have proof masks work. I used a mask during a 80 member Christmas party & managed to not get the office cold. 1 coworker got the J&J & chose not to get boosted. We will see if he got CV19

– Chronic fatigue. However, I haven't tested positive for COVID and I still double mask at work.

– I'm pretty sure I'm a COVID virgin because I test weekly, double mask, and donate blood to check antibody levels. Unfortunately their test can't differentiate between the vaccine and having had COVID. The stomachs pain might've been due to work stres

– The body aches and joint pain can be from working out. I'm still double masking at work, but there is currently a COVID outbreak so we'll see if all the precautions protect me. So far I'm still a COVID virgin...

– By double masking and being boosted I managed to test negative while the rest of my office got COVID recently. I'm still a COVID virgin. I'm actually planning to stop masking two weeks post this booster. Here's hoping I don't get long term issues.

– Anxiety: unrelated to the vaccine.

– I had a sore throat yesterday, but I tested negative yesterday and today. I am also still double masking and have yet to test positive for COVID. So still a COVID virgin.

– Sore throat, post nasal drip, and fatigue. I tested negative for COVID on Friday and today. I have yet to test positive for COVID ever. I continue to double mask and our friends test before hanging out together. That may be why we've yet to get it.

– Last week I had some symptoms and a COVID exposure on Sunday. I was at a party with someone who was was on their 6th day after testing positive. I had my mask off for 10 mins to eat. So far I tested negative.

Ophthalmoplegia, Facial paresis and Hyperacusis

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– Numbness on side of injection, started with tongue than moved to face. Metal taste. I went to the ER almost immediately after getting the injection. It started with the numbness in my tongue and got worse from there. Its been 24 hours and still the side of my face on the injection side has sligjt numbness. Also had trouble forming words, pressure on chest and high blood pressure.

– Whole left side of face that went numb 5min after shot still feels weird. Left eye feels weak and vision slightly blurry. Fatigue when trying to walk far or up stairs.

– Weakness on side of face of injection site

– Tried a short run for the first time since the allergic reaction to the shot. After the run, weakness of face on side of injection and headache.

– Weakness on face on side that had the injection

– This past week on Monday and Tuesday i had the same numbness and face weakness as i got after the first shot that sent me to the ER.

– Doctor ordered an MRI, its Sat. Continuing to have horrible migraines, constant background headache. Random face numbness. Chest pain (heartburn like), lower back pain and weakness in arms. Also now more sensitive to sound.

– Still have numbing of tongue. Random weakness on arms. Sensitivity to sound.

Muscle tightness, Injection site pain and Nasopharyngitis

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– Pregnant belly feels “tight”

– Toddler is COVID+ today after known exposure at daycare 12/28

– Toddler tested positive for Covid yesterday

– Delivery of baby, vaginal, w/3rd degree tear

– Many colds from my daycare toddler after masking ended for the most part in Indiana

– Directly after my vaccination (about 12 hours later) I experienced soreness at the site as well as generalized body aches that lasted less than 12 hours

Anaphylaxis treatment, Anaphylactic reaction and Adverse drug reaction

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– Was unusually tired yesterday night and this evening starting around 9pm

– Mental Fogginess or confusion

– Hot flashes - had 3 or 4 hot flashes before 4pm

– Hot flashes

– Feverish today and sore neck on same side as I received shot. I have also had several hot flashes (havent experienced those in a couple of years)

– Yesterday I had chills and moderate pain at injection site (1st day after injection)

– Diarrhea was last night, today my armpit is swollen and tender of the arm that received the shot

– Slightly swollen tender armpit on arm that got the shot

– 12 hour Stomach virus Saturday 2/5/2022. Threw up all day, couldn't keep anything down, chills, clammy, headache. Better by Sunday 2/6/2022-

– Sore neck on left side (same side as shot)

– Flushed face along with feeling feverish

– Face flush and face feels warm

– Neck was a bit stiff/sore this morning

– I had anaphylactic reaction to my allergy shot on Wednesday 6/1/22 required epinephrine, Benadryl, and steroid shot

– Anaphylactic reaction post outpatient elective surgery

– I got COVID19 from group bikeride outing in (b)(6) September 17 and tested positive for COVID19 in PCR test at work on Tuesday September 20. I had congestion and cough. Tested positive on antigen test for 7 days

Pneumonia pneumococcal, Throat tightness and Hypersensitivity

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– Dizzy Paramedics monitored until symptoms eased

– Residual chest pain this am fine now

– Congestion, fever, shortness of breath

– Shortness of breath worsened, winded at rest. Developed low grade fever, sore throat, diarrhea

– Trip to ER for allergic reaction rash on arms, throat closing. It elevated my pulse and blood pressure and lowered my ox sat slightly

– Had another allergic reaction, seemingly random.

– Pneumococcal pneumonia

Vertigo and Fatigue

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– I got up about 5:30, went downstairs to get something to drink. Everything was fine. Was watching tv in bed about 8 and turned on my side and everything started spinning. I turned on my back and closed my eyes for about 30 seconds till it passed. Started to get up about 10 minutes later and when I stood up it started again so I sat back down. After about 15 minutes I was able to get up and get dressed. Went downstairs and sat in my chair and felt it was going to start again about 3 times in the next hour. The rest of the day I just felt tired.

Muscle disorder, Renal disorder and Lung disorder

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– I am having almost every LONG COVID issue that has been listed in the medical literature. Lung, Gastro, Reactivated Amyloidosis, Sevre Brain Fog, headaches, body pain and weakness, the list goes on Surgery for Amyloidosis, EDG, Colonoscopy, Breathing Test, Heart test, continuing to go to evaluations

– Post COVID CLINIC at (b)(6) of (b)(6). All the long hauler symptoms. GI, Kidneys, Pulm, Muscular issues, reoccurance of AL Amyloid that had been in remission for 5 years. Surgery, (b)(6) AMYLOID CLINIC, POST COVID CLINC UC, SPEECH, PULM, PELVIC, AND PHYSICAL REHABS,

Enterocolitis viral, Large intestine infection and Colitis

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– My G.I disease has flared up (HSV-1 Colitis/Postherpetic Neuralgia). Getting the COVID-19 Booster (Pfizer) exacerbated this situation more. All my Doctors have been told.

– Developed another infection in my colon as consequence of the viral Colitis I have. It has been treated with a protocol of Acyclovir.

– I have been having a new flare up of my G.I condition. Doctors are monitoring though this has postponed my Second COVID-19 Booster.

– I became infected with the Flu Virus and experienced sore-throat, fatigue, congestion, sinus headache and sneezing. All symptoms resolved themselves in 4-days except for the congestion which, slowly, has been getting less and less problematic.

Subcutaneous abscess, Rhinalgia and Odynophagia

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– No

– In left upper shoulder still get a tight squeeze did not happened on second shot come about ten or time a day yes I told my doctor

– I'm working with my Residents who have Covid-19's so far all my test came back negative I'm waiting on another test for it results should be in by Wednesday or Thursday thank you!

– My nose is sore inside and swallowing little sore on my nose and my body aches and my throat is sore and dry cough

– None had Covid-19's test came out negative

– My blood ? pressure is kind of high but I'm ok had my flu. Shot and tv shout will have my three booster shot in first week of November only Monday I work for 1 hour and went home to rest have not have my Covid-19's booster no 3 sho yet not until N

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