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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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Otitis media, Muscle strain and Swelling face

2Q9-67818-75004

– Sudden appearance of a mid-sized bump in the middle of me forehead.

– an unprecedented lump in the middle of my forehead that was more raised yesterday than today

– A few hours after my last check in, I became extremely fatigued and laid down between about 5-8pm without sleeping. I normally can't fall asleep before around 11pm, but that night I fell asleep for the night around 9:30pm.

– A movement disorder, emerging as overnight teeth grinding in 2016, is worsening. Lately, 1 side of my neck has begun to strain, & today that pain is, for the 1st time, to a point of painful burning that I can only make relax a few seconds at a time.

– A left side middle ear infection, and a muscle strain at top left side of chest just below my shoulder blade. The latter, and I think possibly also the former in part somewhat, are due to worsening involuntary mouth movements over the years.

Rash erythematous, Injection site rash and Injection site swelling

2QA-11047-43059

– I had itchy, swollen red rash in and around the injection point about six days after the injection. I initially treated it with hydrocortisone 1% cream. After consulting with my doctor, I took Benadryl for about three days and the itchiness and swelling are no longer a problem, but there is still slightly pink splotches. This was my only adverse reaction to the vaccine in addition to a slightly sore arm on the evening of the injection.

– Itchiness , redness are gone

Autoimmune thyroiditis, Fatigue and Headache

2QA-19894-03728

– FYI- I have Hashimoto's and, other than the headaches, the other symptoms I've experienced throughout the vaccine process, have been the same as my Hashi symptoms, so it's hard to know if they are directly from the vaccine or a Hashimoto's flare stimulated by the vaccine.

– I feel like, I did approx. 10-12 days after my first shot. I'm having a Hashimoto flare-up with extreme exhaustion, body pain, headaches, and brain fog. I don't know if it's from the shot or a coincidence, but it's the same approx time after the shot

– After each vaccine shot, I experienced serious Hashimoto flare-ups. I don't know if it was a coincidence or if the elevated antibodies made it happen.

Sputum discolored, Sluggishness and Wheezing

2QA-21703-39049

– No

– Felt sluggish

– Sneezing and a little congestion, probably my allergies

– Wheezing

– Feel a little heaviness in chest.

– Feel wheezy, could be my allergies

– Dizziness

– Congestion

– Have phlegm, not clear, a little coughing once or twice, chest congestion Im scheduled for telemed tomorrow @ 4:00 pm

– Chest feels heavy, occasional short cough

– Congestion/cough a couple of times

– Slight cough infrequent, congestion

– Congestion, dizziness, tired Had blood taken, checked my breathing

Lymph gland infection, Muscle strain and Tenderness

2QA-31646-23197

– Swelling in left axilla & swollen left lateral chest nodes

– Swelling under left axilla, no wounds, red, draining. Makes arm and shoulder ache.. Left deltoid vaccine site.

– Swelling distal to left axilla. No wound, redness. Left deltoid admin of vaccine

– Swelling distal to left axilla with aches. No red, wound, drain. Same arm as vaccine admin. In person with my PCP

– Swelling distal left axilla. No red, wound. Not lymphadenopathy. Mild tender

– Swelling distal left axilla. Same arm as vaccination admin. Improving. No red, wound, drainage.

– Pulled a muscle in my back (top of latissimus muscle on the right) - i think is unrelated to vaccine.

– Re emergence of swelling in left axilla. Primary care visit, labs and ultrasound

Muscle disorder, Bursitis and Muscle twitching

2QA-32713-54163

– During the night, I woke up with my legs jumping- like chills, but I wasn't cold. Only lasted about an hour- muscles behind my legs were felt tingly and flu-like, but I could control it. It went away after about an hour and I went back to sleep. This morning, I felt fine-my arm where I got the injection feeling better too.

– Right hip/leg pain. I think it was a reoccurrence of bursitis in the same area I had 18 months ago. It resolved after two days of rest, acetaminophen or ibuprofen and moist heat.

Fungal skin infection, Laryngitis and Asthma

2QB-11031-47401

– Did have low grade temp 99.2 last night but not since

– Shortness of breath, laryngitis, achy, tired. But these are similar to mr flareups with asthma.

– Still a bit of shortness of breath but really feel this is more due to allergies.

– Had fever 101 overnight but not since

– Rash on left neck. Not sure if related.

– Rash on left side has flared up.

– Diarrhea x 2 daysRash worsened but better now.

– Headache, fatigue, nausea, achy

– Just allergies and chest congestion, laryngitis

– Still dealing with chest congestion

– Cold like symptoms settled in chest with asthma flare up Steroids and zpak

– Rash under both breasts probably fungal. On treatment, not Covid related

Laryngeal pain, Aphonia and Chills

2QB-18077-36030

– My normal temp is 97

– Last Monday night, Tuesday, and Wednesday i had moderate pain, headache, chills, and fatigue. I had the booster on Monday.

– Headache, fatigue, body aches I was positive for Influenza B. I had my flu shot last fall. So my symptoms were not as strong. I got tested for COVID-19 several times during the month I was sick since COVID-19 symptoms would have been similar.

– My normal temp is 97.0

– Not sure that these are related to vaccination. I also have had no voice. Larynx aches.

– After COVID-19 bivalent booster on October 20 2022 i had fever, headaches and fatigue.

– Runny nose, fatigue, headache, fever, sore throat, some coughing... tested negative for COVID-19... think I have a cold

Paranasal sinus discomfort, Dysgeusia and Anosmia

2QB-38616-68254

– No smell and limited taste

– Within hours of vaccine, I had a terrible headache, sinus pressure, congestion and high fever with chills..at 24 hrs still same symptoms just a little milder with fever only 103.3, then lost sense of smell by 36 hrs..48 hrs felt a bit better, next day fatigue and some loss of taste set in..its a struggle to get daily chores done as they trigger a coughing fit and I tired out.

Dermatitis, Discharge and Feeling hot

2QB-62783-40078

– I had a migraine when I got the vaccine, so I took my pain, sinus, and rescue meds not long before getting the shot. I still have a slight headache, but I think it's leftover from the migraine at this point. I'll have more information tomorrow.

– I don't know if the headache, fatigue, and diarrhea are tied to the migraine from yesterday and the rainy weather today (change in barometric pressure is one of my triggers, and fatigue and diarrhea are two symptoms of my migraines). My head would have likely hurt anyway. However, I didn't respond to medication as quickly as I normally do.

– Just like with the first vaccine, I had a migraine before the shot, and I still have a migraine.

– I felt feverish yesterday, but I never registered a fever on the thermometer. The back of my neck was sore too, like it was swollen and responding to an infection, but that's mostly gone.

– My migraines have been really bad. I get them every other day, which is unusual. I can't say it's connected to the vaccine though.

– Dermatitis

– I've had a sinus infection since last week, so sore throat and sore ears from drainage. Achy muscles in back of neck. No cough or sneezing yet. A few minor headaches and a few migraine.

Allergy to arthropod sting, Animal bite and Body temperature fluctuation

2QC-26566-85119

– Tingling and heat on the skin. Mostly face and down armsto hands. Sweating at the top of my back below my neck Appointment for my dog

– Itchy and really tired

– No appetite

– Im feeling better. But have had soreness in the injection site longer than any flu shot I have ever had. For over 20+years

– My skin feel like it is burning again. Not the tigley too! Just the warm way warm sensation

– I had a spot that was swollen and now I have a dime size red pimple and another on I can feel when I sit down. Both isolated. Not a rash

– Specialty in person doctor appointment

– I may have had a clot. I dont know. I had a swollen part on my leg and now Ive had this ugly red bump on the skin like I have never seen before. I had one day when my balance was way off and I was really unsteady. I fell a few times and injured my f

– Ive had this bump on my leg on the surface for weeks. I just feel ill. Like Im toxic inside.

– My arm where the injection was done. Left always. Seem to be really warm. The injection site at this time it is relatively minor.

– Severe hot and cold. Muscle pains like I have never had. Feeling faint at times.

– Overall dont feel well. I had extreme pain. Im hot and cold throughout the day and night.

– Bleeding. Not sure if its from down there. Woke up with blood spots where I sleep and it the bathroom I had blood drips in the bowl

– Depression. I still have muscle aches but somewhat of impairment of cognitive function and abilities. Ive cried more lately then in the last 20 years.

– Glucose levels were better under control. Now they are not. Maybe other istigating circumstances.

– I have an infection that wont heal!. Two is a matter of fact. I finally started to feed more normal. Yet Im having memory and healing problems.

– More anxiety and cloudy thinking sometimes. Outbursts of anger. I just got bit by a wasp and had a horrible allergies reaction. Never had that before. Slight fever

– Seems I have temperature fluctuations. Freezing, and sometimes really hot. Im having a little trouble between long term mempry and short term memory. I was always really sharp on that. My sleep and energy level changes drastically

– A very warm sensation from the injection site They thought I was going to die. Came and broke in my house

– Left burning sensation under my left arm. Uncontrollable twitching in a small part of my leg, heart palpitations. 02 Level tanked. Blood pressure skyrocketed. Resting now. Missed an important drs. Appointment today. Which I have to pay for. Stable no In person. Emergency personnel were called. I didn't go

– Stomach ache. Blood pressure is still elevated. Ive eaten twice today. Both times I have a moderate stomach ache. Anxiety is elevated. Moderatetly. Another more full exam on the 23rd

– Actually a dog bite and a sprained ankle. Not related. Itchy skin. Never had that before. Feels like me skin is warm on my face. Total sensation. Itchy on my back frequently. Like right now

– I had a few times where O2 low and blood pressure went was high. Ambulance was sent over, stable enough to stay home. After all the other symptoms I seem to now have high blood pressure. Always was 120/60. Now 145/85 or higher. Mostly higher 160/90 Nurse line call in the evening

– Water weight gain and cardiac problems that continue. I now all the sudden have high bllod pressure and water weight gain. In a matter of days I have gained 12 lbs of water. I scheduled another appointment was my primary care on Wednesday appt

– Seem to have high blood pressure readings pretty consistently. Thought it was temporary but still continues to check high. After I had the booster! I have no idea what else could have changed it in such a short time. Seriously is concerning me.

Urinary tract pain, Restless legs syndrome and Stress

2QC-29827-24305

– My arm started to hurt again where I got the shot. The pain was noticeable, but mild.

– I just got the shot 2 hours ago and have not had anything other a sore arm so far.

– Small bruise on injection site.

– Headaches and tiredness

– Tiredness- several days in a row for no apparent reason. Deeply deeply tired.

– Restless Leg Syndrome at night

– Sore throat

– Sweats, nausea, UTI type pain- but it was not a UTI based on urine culture. And headache. Regular visit to my Dr. to check urine sample for UTI.

– Increased heart palpitations, tightness in chest. Both most likely related to stress/ anxiety.

Renal impairment, Rhinalgia and Osteoarthritis

2QD-18636-12846

– Normal temp range for me us in 96-97 range

– Swollen, painful lymph nodes in underarm area of same arm as vaccinated

– All over joint stiffness and pain. Increased nerve pain in lower back Orthopaedic, physical therapy

– Joint pains in shoulders, elbows, knees. Nerve impingement and inflammatiin in spine and hip Ortho visits

– Increased joint pain, B/P, coughing and steady decline in kidney function. Newly dx with Osteoarthritis of left hip Office visits

– Runny nose, nasal throb, facial ache, similar to sinus infection

– Increased muscle, joint, bone pain in shoulders, and all limbs

– Intermittent Bone pain in left leg Tibia and lower right arm started two days ago

Oral blood blister, Oral mucosal blistering and Bronchitis

2QD-19246-89166

– Sore throat

– Blood blister in my mouth. It happened all of a sudden after brushing my teeth at 10:30 p.m. It appeared near the back roof as domed sphere-like shape by the roof of my mouth. Alarmed that it would rupture, and never having anything similar happen, I went to the emergency room. My blood platelets were at about 225 and they said it was related to the fevers I experienced after having had the vaccine.

– I still have the blood blister in my mouth

– I was sick between Dec 30-Jan 4

Tremor, Vomiting and Nausea

2QD-30759-38449

– Vomiting, nauseous, headache, body aches, chills, fever, chills with shaking, sore throat, coughing. Drive up Covid testing at the V Health department. I have never gotten the results, 25 days later!!

– I was ill last August of 2021. Vomiting, fever, body aches, headache, chills with shaking, coughing, and terrible fatigue. Had a Covid test at our Health Dept. and never got results back. Was sick for a month. Guessing it was Covid.

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

2QD-58146-20996

– Swelling is in the armpit area of injection arm.

– Swelling in the armpit of the injection arm.

– Still slight swelling in armpit of injection arm. Likely lymph node.

– Slight swelling in armpit of injection arm.

– Discomfort and tenderness in armpit due to swelling.

– Swelling of the armpit on injection arm.

– Swelling in armpit of injection arm.

– Tenderness in armpit of injection arm.

– Wintery chest, mild headache, fatigue, sniffles.

– Runny, stuffed nose. Sore glands. Headache.

Muscle twitching, Tremor and Throat irritation

2QE-12088-73480

– Very frequent muscle twitching in left hand. As the day goes on it's getting more frequent. Never had this before,not even sure it's related to the vaccine

– Muscle twitches continue in left thumb and index finger. Wonder how long this will last.

– Tremors left hand slightly less today but still present.

– Tremors left hand almost gone today

– Tremors in left hand almost gone

– Slight tremors getting to be less

– Got Covid, scratchy throat,cough,fever,

– Got the latest booster on 9- 21-2022. Couldn't update vsafe acct. No problems.

Respiratory rate increased, Irritable bowel syndrome and Seasonal allergy

2QE-24565-09831

– I have recurring gastro issues that i believe are associated with IBS but experienced a more severe than usual episode about a week after the shot. The episode may be unrelated to the vaccine but wanted to report for your information.

– Am experiencing heightened level of daily fatigue. Am in process of having some chronic gastrointestinal issues diagnosed and am also susceptible to allergic type reactions to seasonal pollen so these may be cause of symptoms as well.

– Increase in breathing and fatigue issues but truly believe they are more associated with reactions to high pollen counts currently in place in my geographic area.

Retinal tear, Glucose tolerance impaired and Vitreous floaters

2QE-93179-54073

– Woke up with a sick headache this morning that took several hours to get rid of. Took Tylenol for first time since shot.

– All over itching continues. No idea if related.

– Extreme tiredness.

– Mild dizziness, ankle, leg and feet swelling. Can't take deep breath. Sudden prediabetes numbers.

– Shortness of breath and mild headache. Anxiety.

– Nausea, backaches

– Nervousness but might be job related.

– Persistent headache and I can't cough deeply enough. It's an environmental allergy I think.

– All week long nausea. Migraines. Probably the extreme heat in Alabama. I had actually been feeling better after the last shot. Also, I have had alopecia for many years and after each shot my hair gets thicker. My friend reports same.

– Uncontrollabe cough and congestion with slight temp.

– Flu like. Slight temp, sneezing and nasal drip. Aches incl headache. Coughing some. I had a flu shot at the same time as the Covid boooster. Home Covid tests show negative. Tested twice.

Hemiparesis, Photopsia and Neurological symptom

2QE-94555-53523

– Numbness and burning in feet. Pin and needles in feet, hands, and trunk. Itching in the face treated with gabapentin and resolves the itching and some burning.

– Weakness in left arm and leg, burning feet, systemic pinpricks, itching resolves with gabapentin, muscle spasms above left knee, hands, and top of forehead. No problems with balance.

– Weakness

– Spasms and weakness in both legs. Weakness in left arm. Nerve pain and neuropathy in feet and behind the arms. Did see some stars but went away. Have been laying down most evenings. Pain get better with gabapentin. Will not take second shot.

– Extra heart beat since August. Went to cardiology and they monitored it. It spontaneously went away last month. A lot better. Neurological symptoms are now resolved. Weakness in left leg has resolved as well. All the doctors warned against another va

Gastrointestinal pain, Syncope and Flushing

2QF-21467-80623

– It has been 13 days since my injection. The day after the injection I experienced arm soreness and fatigue which was gone by the day after. For several days I had an unsettled crampy GI and chills. By the fifth day all symptoms were gone.

– Periodically lightheaded, flush

– Dizziness, fainting, anxiety seemingly unrelated to anything. Second episode resulted in visit to ER and overnight hospitalization in Santa Fe. This is a new issue but no idea if it's related to vaccine. Extensive testing shows nothing abnormal.

Hyperphagia, Obsessive-compulsive disorder and Sleep apnea syndrome

2QF-24472-66180

– COPD and Sleep Apnea, a bit harder to breathe deeply today.

– Difficulty breathing deeply

– Difficulty breathing

– More difficulty breathing than usual.

– Trouble breathing, out of breath, fatigue.

– Shortness of breath, pressure on chest and in legs.

– Shortness of breath, leg swelling. Doctors office

– Difficulty breathing, fever

– Lymphedema in both legs, worsening of COPD symptoms especially shortness of breath. Doctors appointment in office

– Greater difficulty breathing In office visit

– Joint pain, and increased difficulty breathing.

– Breathing is more difficult. But, I have COPD and the cold air is probably the cause. In-office visit with pulmonologist

– COPD exacerbation, public acquired pneumonia. I do not think this is vaccine related.

– Community acquired pneumonia in December. Shortness of breath is increasing. Doctors office visits

– Weight gain and difficulty breathing

– Compulsive behavior like overeating and consuming alcohol. Psych visit and medication change

Feces soft, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Abdominal pain

2QF-34387-16435

– Slight soreness around injection site

– Only neck and shoulders aching started in the afternoon and I took Advil and am using a heating pad

– Vertigo x about 8 hrs. Dont think it was covid vaccine because Ive had this perhaps 6x over many hrs- probably caused by contaminated food or viral- always no other symptoms.

– No

– Nausea and diarrhea x 24 hrs probably due to antibiotic or some virus. That was past 24 hrs. Feeling better but not 100%.

– Terrible low abdominal cramping with soft unformed stools for 1 day then 2 days ok then 1 day again with cramping. Felt chilled at times but no fever. Ok now x 2 days. I figured it was a virus I got. Didn't think it was Covid but didn't test myself.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Dry skin and Hypersomnia

2QF-91323-88262

– Soreness at location of injection

– Severe soreness in arm that received injection. I was not able to pick my arm up when I woke this morning. I cannot lift my arm or elbow without intense pain.

– After I placed a heating pad on my shoulder-arm last night for 2 hours, my arm pain has greatly improved today and I am able to lift my arm. I am not back at full range of motion yet.

– Slight tenderness at site of injection.

– Some soreness at injection site. Some tiredness.

– Tiredness

– Fever, excessive sleeping, sweating, neck pain, shoulder pain, and no appetite

– Hair loss, tiredness and occassional dizziness.

– Dry skin, I had Covid, heavy periods that last longer than usual, occassional headaches and muscle pains.

Immobilization bandage, Spondylitis and Neurological symptom

2QG-11808-30997

– A little dizziness, was gone within an hour after the shot

– I think unrelated to the shot. I broke my shoulder a couple of weeks ago. Had symptoms of a stroke on Monday morning- doctors said it was nerve impingement due to the sling, Going for tests as soon as scheduled.

– Severe cold

– Pinched nerve, arthritis of neck

– Some of this ma be allergies PCR test last week, about 5 days after booster. I had been exposed to 3 people who tested positive for Covid, and I felt awful w a slight temp, chills, headache, coughing, sore throat, etc. PCR test was negative, so it may have been a combination .

– Covid, feels like I have the flu

Abdominal pain upper, Lymphadenopathy and Nasopharyngitis

2QH-13325-86812

– Swollen Axillary nodes near injection site

– Swollen axillary nodes

– Swollen axillary nodes day 6, slowly resolving

– Swollen axillary nodes, continuing to resolve

– Axillary lymphadenopathy near injection site

– Sore throat

– Developed a cold, sore throat aches, etc. my daughter had same thing last week and tested negative for COVID so my Sx are probably unrelated to the vaccine.

– Aches and fever

– Cold, fever, stomachache

Loss of consciousness, Hypotension and Dry throat

2QH-14771-51386

– Lightheadedness, starting to black out

– low blood pressure (I have HBP normally, which I am treated for) Visit with NP at my primary care drs practice

– Could just be a head cold dry throat , runny nose

– Scorching sore throat, hacking cough, chills, aches, fatigue symptoms mid feb to March, had been w/sister for weekend & she tested positive w/same symptoms, but tested NAAT 10 times and PCR once, and all *negative* for covid

– Sore throat, cough, runny nose

– Covid positive 30 June, rebound case mid July, still recovering

– Very bad sore throat, chills, cough

Oligomenorrhea, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstrual disorder

2QH-19127-64442

– Dizzy and Trouble breathing normal/ asthma and inhaler not working

– Fever wont reduce with medication

– Dizzy

– My fatigue got worse.

– Have not had a menstrual cycle for 55 days which is VERY abnormal for me. First vaccine 4/15. Period on 4/26 for 1 day + 1 day spotting. Second vaccine on 5/7. No period since 4/26. 3 periods before started on 2/12, 3/9, and 4/3 each 4 days long. Just made appointment with gynecologist for exam

– Menstrual cycle has not returned to normal since first vaccine shot in April 2021. Pre-mature menopausal symptom?? Now have small joint inflammation in hands and wrists, tendinitis?? I don't work so no repetitive motions Seeing Orthopaedic hand specialist

Impaired driving ability, Disorientation and Sluggishness

2QH-33973-29182

– Im repirting 1 week after the vaccine because i just registered today. So comments are based on reactions then. I waS extrrmrly sleepy within an hour of the vaccine. Had a very diffult time staying awake to driving home. Stopped at a drive thru restaraunt and nodded off 2 or 3 times waiting in the line. Git in bed when i got home slept for an hour and awoke slightly disoriented and still sluggish the rest of the day.

– Dont know if its connected but fasting glucose was a little elevated this morning. This was my first time checking it since Tuesday when I received the second vaccine. I am pre-diabetic.

– Strangely the upper arm that didnt have the injection mysteriously started feeling tender and sore yesterday and still is. Dont recall doing anything to cause it.

Muscle fatigue, Neck pain and Sneezing

2QH-45979-78827

– I've been getting headaches stemming from my neck about once a week since my second dose, and i usually do not have headaches more than once or twice a year max.

– I seem to get more headaches now, where i rarely got them before. Nothing debilitating though.

– Sore throat, sniffles, lots of sneezing, little coughing.

– Sore throat, headache, sneezing, some coughing

– Muscle aches, some congestion and some coughing. I have taken a covid test and am waiting for the results

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