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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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Eye infection, Muscle tightness and Epistaxis

2QH-51339-30254

– A little numbness in the arm where the vaccine was given. A bit tired but that could normal Friday night stuff!

– I believe the headache was related to my menstrual cycle which led to the chills which were brief.

– Headache may not be related...

– Headache is lingering from yesterday. Still could be menstrual related.

– I had a bad bout of diarrhea about 10 days after vaccination. Not sure if it had anything to do with it or if it was unrelated. It didnt persist.

– Little bit of a sore throat/scratchy throat

– Also menstruating so very crampy

– Vertigo. Also, the headache today may be related to menses.

– The headache was last night after I had submitted yesterdays report.

– I had what appeared to be something going on with a blood vessel in my hand that resulted in a bump on my hand that was swollen and painful. I also had some tingling/swollen feeling/tightness/achiness in my lower arm afterwards.

– Sore neck.

– Headache was only later in the day. Sinus pressure. Bloody nose at night.

– Headache could be PMS related

– Likely PMS related

– Stuffy nose/sinuses

– Sinuses are stuffy

– Sinus infection and eye infection

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome, Respiratory tract irritation and Depression

2QJ-19898-12945

– dizziness

– Continued nausea headaches and dizziness. Additionally severe anxiety.

– Pains in the left temporal lobe area and ringing in my ears. Fatigue depression

– Shooting pains in my head and ringing in my ears

– Shortness of breath, lung irritation like bronchitis, aggravation of asthma

– Multisystem inflammatory syndrome

– High blood pressure never existed before. Chronic tiredness. Joint paint. Headaches. Asthma aggravated. Chest pains.

Joint stiffness, Eye pain and Limb discomfort

2QJ-23681-14128

– Pain/ache/discomfort in (lymph nodes/glands), right side under arm and right side of neck. NOTE:previously Covid+ 1/12/21

– Pain/discomfort right underarm, right neck (lymph nodes/glands), like yesterday.

– Minor discomfort/pain under right arm and right side of neck, less than yesterday.

– More than normal muscle/joint stiffness, particularly in the upper right chest/armpit area and right side of neck. Mainly just a slight discomfort, yet notable, but not debilitating or anything. Scale of 1-10 (1=no discomfort), it would be 3-4.

– Pain from shot site is migrating around my whole upper arm and into my armpit

– Swelling and pain/tenderness under arm where injection was given

– My right eye hurts a little.

– Swelling and discomfort in the lymph nodes of armpit on same side as injection

– Head cold, incl runny nose, sneezing, congestion, slight cough, fatigue

– I feel like I have another, different, head cold. I was mostly recovered from the last one on Saturday. Not sure how it will affect my daily activities yet.

Odynophagia, Tonsillar hypertrophy and Pulmonary pain

2QJ-30213-25761

– Nasal congestion, chest congestion, cough, lung pain with coughing, headache, fatigue, malaise.

– Productive cough, nasal and chest congestion, fatigue

– Nagging dry cough

– Heart palpitations, IBS Zio patch monitor

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck- large soft and tender. Painful to swallow on left side (feels like it's the muscle on the outside that hurts), dry cough

– Tender swollen lymph nodes (neck), dry cough

– Lymph node swelling in neck, 2+ swollen tonsils

– Cold

– Cough, sinus infection, possibly acute bronchitis

– Cough

Monocyte count, Monocytosis and Lymphopenia

2QK-13114-71034

– Fever, fatigue, joint pain, headaches, tightness in chest, unproductive dry cough Covid testing, flu testing

– Low grade fever, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches. Negative flu test, negative binax covid test, negative pcr covid test.Symptoms started Jan 18 and still have them. Went to clinic today -given antibiotics for sinusitis, despite few symptoms.

– Low grade fever, chest congestion, headaches, fatigue

– Every day (Jan. 18- feb. 12, 2021):Pyrexia, lymphopenia, monocytosis, fatigue, headaches, elevated c-reactive protein.

– Pyrexia, fatigue, 33 days and counting.

– Lymphoma

Anovulatory cycle, Groin pain and Injection site warmth

2QK-22099-61298

– I had an allergic reaction according to the urgent care doctor. I had a red, hot, itchy, spreading reaction on my arm starting at the injection site and expanding outwards down my upper left arm. It is still a problem.

– Painful leg sensitive to both gentle and firm touch. Pain started 5 days ago and has spread all the way to my foot and up to my groin. Slightly red. Extremely uncomfortable and painful when walking.

– Inability to ovulate

Mucosal discoloration, Upper respiratory tract infection and Urinary tract infection

2QK-25692-68258

– When I cough I bring up a green mucus

– Since I got the vaccine I have developed a green mucus when I cough

– My right arm where I got my shot starting hurting and get stiff

– Right shoulder and arm hurts all the time now where I got the shot

– My body aches and my joints muscle cramps in my arm that I got the shot in

– I have severe body aches

– Stay tired a lot and have urinary tract infections frequently

– Have lots of body aches

– Have a upper respiratory infection

– I caught the flu

Dry mouth, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Chest pain

2QK-33172-77393

– Very tired

– Dry mouth

– Im extremely tired and my throat is a bit sore

– Slight chest ache

– My chest hurts like chest pain,and legs and body are extremely sore walking hurts. I have severe headache it feels like my head isgoing to pop

– I have been getting frequent chest pains and also more body aches and a stiffness to my body

– Aches in my chest

– My chest hurts im happy i took the vaccine i feel a bit safe but since i got the vaccine i been having shortness of breathe not often but occasionally and constant chest aches i never had this before and a light cough not alot but occasionally as wel

Rash papular, Rash erythematous and Mobility decreased

2QL-12606-61547

– Severe joint/muscle pain a week after first shot. 28 hours severe. Lasted about 4 days.

– Rash had changed. It was covering my torso completely- front and back. That has subsided leaving red raised patches on my back that itch. The rash on my chest turned into small bumps that look like sores. Not pretty

– Odd Joint pain in elbows wrists and fingers.

– Joint pain. Rash that comes and goes on my chest, stomach and back Dr visit

– Joint pain. Everywhere. I didn't have that before. Does anyone actually read this bit???

– Skin rashes keep coming and going since I got the rash from thee vaccine that covered my whole torso into my neck. Also- weird joint pain still happening.

– Painful joints Doctor appt

– Intense Tingling on the right side of my spine for over two months. Still tingling- but not as intense. A rash appeared on the sight for a month- then lessened. Still there. I got sick/fever after vaccine Rash came on after fever broke for 2 weeks. Doctor visit

– Hand numb. Wrist hurts. On the side where I got the shot.

– Rash is getting worse (like last time). Starting to raise up in welts- itching more.

– My mid back is still tingling. Constant Headache.

– Pins and needles in mid back. Intense at times

– I've lost some use of my right arm. And motor skills in my right hand. Tingling and numbness in arm and around my scapula, near my spine. Doctor office visit. 3 times.

Vasoconstriction, Cardiovascular symptom and Neurological symptom

2QL-15927-76208

– Cold sore on my nose, prone to them since childhood, most likely due to the high 102 fever I had the other day, I left the fever untreated so my body could do its thing, and am prone to getting them anytime I run a high temp, so I'm not surprised I got one.

– Heart palpitations, tachycardia. Chest pains.

– Cardiac symptoms. Chest pain, tachycardia. High blood pressure for the first time in my life. Veins constricted, hair loss, Neuro symptoms, losing my words at the tip of my tongue, tremors, hearing loss. Primary Care / Cardiologist

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Impaired work ability and Migraine

2QL-28159-12826

– I was not able to provide my health Check the day of the shot or for 72 hours after. For the first 24 hours after shot I had fever, chills, exteme fatigue, muscle aches, headache, nausea, and vomiting. I was unable to perform any normal activities and unable to work, 25-48 hours after shot I had fatigue muscle aches and headache but I was able to work but not workout. 48-72 hours after shot I had headache and some fatigue but was able to work. It resolved after 72 hours ,

– Migraines diagnosed may 2022 Got Covid July 2022

Periodic limb movement disorder, Salivary gland pain and Nervous system disorder

2QL-70354-42415

– runny nose

– salivary glands pain, dead arm/numbness

– numbness in lower legs

– numbness in leg

– Likely anaemic symptoms. I have been in the past and I believe that I am now. These symptoms started a few days ago, sluggish/short breath/headaches. Will request testing to confirm and start at home treatment like OTC Vitamins

– Had the psoriasis on my scalp flare up and have not had any issues in over a year. Did a treatment but plan to do more. Hopefully it won't persist. Still feel very weak and sluggish.

– I know have a nerve disease that we are working to diagnose. It caused insomnia and was found in a clinical sleep study. My whole body tingles

– Periodic limb movement disorder was diagnosed. Nerve issues presist that impact sleep. Sleep specialist and general practice

Periorbital swelling, Body temperature increased and Swelling

2QM-13199-41453

– Very sore swollen right arm injection site

– Woke up with puffy eyes

– Right arm still swollen, red & itching

– Rash & swelling getting better

– Rash, redness, swelling improving arm everyday

– Low grade fever 100 now Swollen left arm Fatigue 2nd Moderma booster yesterday 5/1/22

– Just the red swollen left arm injection site

– Started with headache & fatigue Thursday Woke up Friday with very sore throat, dry cough, No fever Took at home Covid 19 test-negative Woke up Saturday same very sore throat more coughing 2nd Covid home test negative Today, woke with same.

– June 3 I woke up with a very sore throat 5 days later went to ER put on antibiotic for bronchitis week later coughing again Saw Dr Again put on prednisone next day Rash. No energy for weeks. July 6 th tested pos Covid. Neg test July 10. Better

– Tested positive Covid 10/17/22 Dry cough , chills, fatigue, scratchy throat Dr. Put me on Paxlovid for 5 days Did well Went for PCR test spoke with Dr. On the phone as I was sick

Painful respiration, Pollakiuria and Muscle tightness

2QN-23915-36431

– Hospital tightness on the upper chest difficulty breathing hospital doing tests. Jaw tightness, upper chest tightness and difficulty breathing

– Im still in (b)(6) hospital with chest pain and trouble breathing Trouble breathing and chest pain getting different test done at (b)(6) hospital

– Same as yesterday in hospital room trying to relax but now the nurse said their going to give me a swab covid 19 test

– Dr. Could not figure why out why I got tightness on my jaw pain on my upper chest they ran heart test came out good been in hospital 4 days my Dr. gave me three different antibiotics and steroid injection for 2 days already. Doing better, lungs still hurt when I taking deep breaths

– Bad Stomach ache for 3 days no nausea and no diarrhea, just very sleepy.

– Urinating more often then usual. Feel tired a lot of times.

– Feeling a little dizziness, aches on ankles, knees, neck, and hands joints

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Neck pain and Asthenia

2QN-29580-36185

– Sore arm

– Neck pain on left side, same arm as vaccinated

– Pain on left side of neck, same side I was vaccinated

– Neck muscle on right side where vaccinated still sore, muscle on right arm still sore, dont have the strength I had

– Right arm still hurts if I stretch/extend it or lay on it. I am right handed, so it creates difficulty doing things

– Headaches, slight cough for three mos., Head/nasal congestion for three months

Areflexia, Electric shock and Dermatitis

2QN-89449-62591

– High blood pressure

– Erratic heart palpitations

– Im a covid long-hauler. Thought you should know

– Long Covid since December 13

– Severe fatigue and fatigue, loss of taste on and off again.

– Vertigo , nausea, headaches, brain fog

– Headaches

– Fatigue has been worse.

– Vertigo. Continuing fatigue, brain fog and memory issues. Also, no reflexes when my neurologist tests them. But my stamina is improving. Looooong covid.

– Long Covid symptoms ongoing. Fatigue, brain fog and memory issues. Past two weeks I've had severe inflammation symptoms like electrical currents and inflamed skin.

– Brain fog, memory issues

– I got Covid June 17. Took Paxlovid. Recovered well except my long Covid fatigue got worse. So, I went back several steps w regard to my stamina and energy.

– Increased brain fog, headaches and fatigue. Heart palpitations.

Shoulder operation, Tendon rupture and Rotator cuff syndrome

2QP-11054-58618

– Below injection site is red and hot to the touch.

– My right shoulder hurts a lot, cant really use it. Pain is high. Maybe rotator cuff.

– My shoulder and now entire arm hurts bad, torn rotator cuff plus other things. Had a cortisone shot but didnt help. Need an MRI

– Had to have shoulder surgery on the shoulder I got the Covid vaccine. Torn bicep, two rotator cuff tears, etc. My should didn't hurt until I got the 2nd shot. 5 months later I had this surgery. I'm too scared to get the booster in my other arm. Day surgery

– Both my shoulders hurt where I got the shots

– Swollen armpits and big painful glands at neck and collarbone

– Chest congestion, cough, fever

– Stomach pain, vomit, fever

Productive cough, Influenza and Asthenia

2QP-16480-34035

– Mild headache and mild soreness in the arm. Arm feels better with every passing day.

– Just a little tired, dragging a little

– Cold or flu: snot, phlegm, low energy, coughing. Better now than last week. I took 4 at home COVID test W,T,F,S last week, all NEG. Basically on the mend and anticipate being 100 by the end of the week.

– I got COVID. "Mild" case. It took 11 days to test negative. Still not at 100% energy and residual congestion.

Dry eye, Taste disorder and Parosmia

2QP-24843-28729

– Dizziness

– Tingling in left hand and fingers... which I only had when I had CoVid beginning the first full day and returning the first full day after shot but much more mild... also I smell and taste cigarette smoke constantly which I thought was a fluke hours after the vaccine was given and I still smell and taste it. Im a non smoker and so are all my family and friends

– 2 or 3 times smelled and tasted cigarettes and I havent been near a smoker in months and I have never smoked. Symptoms are subtle compared to few days ago

– Bad dry eye. Both eyes water continuously despite drops both prescription and otc General medical and eye specialist appointments

Joint swelling, Paresthesia and Fatigue

2QP-27271-42431

– Felt odd joint tingling on my right ankle but not sure if related. My ankle looked a little swollen where I felt the odd sensation. But not sure if it looked like that before the shot.

– Ankle still looks a tiny bit swollen but not sure if related.

– I am not sure if I had swelling in my ankle prior to taking the Pfizer shots. But I noticed slight swelling that around the ankle.

– Sometimes I feel exhausted. But not sure if related to vaccine or something else.

Joint stiffness, Sinus headache and Feeling cold

2QP-30744-34515

– My temp may seem low but on the head thermometor its usually a consistent 97.4 so i figure i have an elevated temp and I'm cold more than full blown chills. I cant lay on either side becauae of aches.

– Thus was for the 2nd day and by the evening, after a nap of an hour or so,, I felt good again-normal

– Muscle ache was in my thighs when i woke up but its been okay the rest if the morning and afternoon

– My knees ache in the middle of the night and i dont usually have knee problems but a tylenol takes care of it. Tiredness is afternoon but manageable

– The aches are less than yesterday so I'm probably getting in the 60 year old general pain category now. My knees ached yesterday but no problem w them today, just stiffness.

– Its probably sinus headaches but Ive had headaches. Benedryl seems to help hut makes me sleep. My knees ache when i go to sleep and Ive never had knee issues.

Formication, Electric shock sensation and Musculoskeletal discomfort

2QP-33425-01021

– Lately I have experienced brain fog over the past 5 or 6 days and yesterday I just put it together and realized what is happening. Will this clear up? Because this is really bad.

– Ive been having a weird sensation between my chest and back. Its hard to describe almost an electrifying/ creepy feeling for at least a month. I went last Friday for X-rays no results yet. My mammogram a couple weeks ago was good. I Need answer X-ray

– I have a weird sensation in between my chest and back. A tingling energized feeling. And my back itches a lot off and on. I tried contacting the cdc back in July or August but never reached anyone and the two times someone called I was at work.

– A weird tangling feeling in my backbone. It comes and goes and I didn't have that before I started getting the Covid vaccine's. I just received my 2nd Pfizer booster shot on 5/12/22

Tension headache, Rash macular and Abdominal pain upper

2QP-54184-16900

– Had a rash on my right side like little red spots today the little red spots are still there yesterday the spots were there also

– Slight headache all day for the last two weeks I thought I had the covid-19 I went and took another test on the 19th and I passed the test as negative

– Stomach hurts a lot and a lot of headaches

– Head aches in the back of my head

– A lot of muscle pain in My body

– A lot of coughing sweating headaches can't breathe at my job they're selling 50 to 100 tests a day from the box that you can do at home I don't know that I catch a symptom from work or what

– Headache back pain leg pain

Intestinal obstruction, Costochondritis and Thyroid mass

2QQ-16943-14024

– Raspy throat

– Costochronditis Bowel obstruction

– Going for lab work ASAP after Dr consult

– Runny nose and sinus drainage

– Had a severe allergic reaction, a UTI, and a new thyroid nodule that is considered high risk. I have a biopsy scheduled 5 June.

– Oct 30, 2022 tested positive for COVID. Lasted almost 10 days. Symptoms: high fever of 102.6, diarrhea for 4-5 days, headache, joint pain, congestion, and coughing fits that pulled muscles in the chest wall.

Muscle swelling, Breast discomfort and Motion sickness

2QQ-31269-29388

– Hot flashes

– Cramping/sharp on/off pain left side chest and breast bone area

– Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Office visit

– Soreness under arm, arm pit and lump next to breast. Area feels tender and itchy inside across the entire area

– Swelling under arm, armpit, neck and pectoral area with soreness feeling and itching in area

– Swelling on left side of breast and upper underarm

– Swelling in between breast area with itchiness inside

– Puffiness close to armpit is still present

– Weakness to inner biceps/inner elbow area with some moderate pain that comes and goes

– Swelling is still present around pectoral area and left side of neck with soreness. Sharp but faint pains to area and under breast

– Discomfort to left side of breast when Lyon on left side and soreness to pec area

– Diarrhea Vomiting from motion sickness UTI

Hypersensitivity, Urticaria and Lymphadenopathy

2QQ-65544-50342

– I missed my ck in yestersay. My arm and shoulder was achy yesterday.

– I had a farily severe allergic reaction today and developed hives from my waist down and on both arms. I do not have a history of allergies and have not eaten or used any new/different products

– Hives on hands, arms, torso, legs, chest and feet

– Very tired

– Swollen gland under arm of the arm i received my booster shot

– Enlarged lymph node under arm.

Anorectal discomfort, Injection site vesicles and Blister

2QR-17322-13725

– Racing heart w/in 10 minutes of receiving injection followed by sever dizziness and still have not felt well since. My stomach feels as though I may throw up. My ankles have become swollen. My asthma has been acting up about 2 hours after injection.

– Tiny blisters below injection site down to wrist on left arm and started on right arm.

– Blisters on both arms, more on injection site arm from right above elbow down to wrist

– Still dealing with the blister issues on arms from wrist to above elbows. Very itchy,burning, stabbing painful and uncomfortable to handle.

– Blisters have all popped on both arms, just itchy

– Have strange rash under left side of boob. I had Pfizer vaccines given in left arm both times. I havent gone to my doctor yet as it just appeared yesterday morning. It has doubled in size now spreading larger.

Breast disorder, Graves' disease and Dermatitis contact

2QR-17479-54534

– Swollen left breast and lymph nodesSwollen left arm and fingers Began improving after 24 hours

– Just got vaccine at 345 pm today

– Pain in left breast

– Dizziness

– Sore left breast

– Swollen left breast, dizzy

– Sore left breast side of shot

– Swollen left breast

– Swollen, sore left breast

– Headaches

– Very sore left breast

– Left breast very sore

– Radh right breast Doctors office

– Very tired

– I had issues with my left breast after my first 3 shots. I ended up having a punch biopsy in two areas as it was red, itching and sore. Just got the results today and no CA. MD thinks its some type of contact dermatitis. Which I've never had. Doctor's office

– Punch biopsy if left breast. Negative. But sore Office

Oligomenorrhea, Flatulence and Menstruation irregular

2QR-22644-47036

– Easily out of breath, weak

– Feel easily winded, breathing is mildly uncomfortable

– Still feel mildly winded

– Prolonged menstrual cycle. Started the day before my vaccination, normal flow. Normal cycle is 5 or 6 days. This one was 11.

– Sore throat

– Unexplained Rash

– Menstruation cycle disruption Sore throat

– Continued interruption of menstrual cycle. This isn't a coincidence. It also happened after my second dose.

Hallucination, visual, Joint range of motion decreased and Injected limb mobility decreased

2QR-23653-16309

– Dull headache

– Dry cough and I thought I saw things that were not there for a brief period.

– Been smelling a sweet smell since shortly after the injection but it intermittently

– Sweet smell in nose

– Restlessness, heart starts to race once in awhile and the arm I received the injection in itches along with the shoulder joint of the same arm still hurts to move it around normally.

– Left shoulder joint hurts ever since I got the vaccination in that arm but didnt before that so this is a major concern since I no longer have the same range of motion with it and Im disabled and use my arms and shoulders more than anything.

– Arm was hard to move and had a lot of pain so I had to get a steroid injection in the joint of the arm I received the vaccine in. Also have missed periods and delays in periods since the first vaccination.

– Menstrual cycle stopped for very long periods after initial vaccine set and now after booster it hasn't come back but I am having all the symptoms just not the bleeding.

– Still no menstrual cycle

– Can't smell or taste completely normal anymore and my menstrual periods have all together stopped since I got Covid and my last vaccine (booster) shot.

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