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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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Blister, Injection site rash and Urticaria

2VX-12685-21017

– I think I had covid arm and was very achy with chills on days 8-9

– I have had multiple red lumps on my arm and hand. Today they are finally going away. I had a very small one on my hand right below my wrist come over night. I do not feel well during the time that I am getting the lumps in rash.

– The rash that started at injection site on day 9, in now all over my hand and in fingers. 3 fingers are swollen. I also had a round rash that came on my non-vaccinated arm last night, but faded by morning. I feel sick each time I have a new welt. I went to dermatologist on 2/16

– Over the past week I have had major hand swelling blisters and rash on the same arm I had the vaccination. On day 28 it seems to be subsiding somewhat. In office dermatologist

– My left hand from first vaccine is still red in former rash areas and slightly swollen. My fingers go numb sometimes. Not like carpal tunnel. Since my 1st vaccine was Jan 28 its concerning that I still have side effects not totally going away.

– Got Covid 12/22/21

Odynophagia, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Swelling face

2VX-13303-19817

– Really red cheeks felt like they were on fire.

– Swollen underarm (lymph node?) On same side as injection

– Swollen lymph node in armpit-same side as injected arm. Bothersome but not painful unless poked

– Slightly swollen lymph node in injection side armpit getting better daily. Tender to touch but does not bother me as it did previous days

– Rash, swollen cheek, and tingly lips. Went to the hospital just in case and they determined it was not severe. Unclear if environmental or side affect from vaccine. Also have a sore throat.

– Rash on my back side and swollen cheek seem to have gone away but my throat still hurts. Unclear if it is related.

– Sore throat and sore spots in neck and chest (lymph nodes?) Hurts to swallow and touch these areas. A bit worse than yesterday. Uncomfortable. After first vaccine I had a huge swollen lymph node in the injection side armpit for days so I am assuming this is similar.

– Sore throat and tender areas in neck and chest. Possible swollen lymph nodes. Worse and bothersome at night. Slightly better than yesterday

Bradyphrenia, Depressed mood and Dysmenorrhea

2VX-17622-40871

– Covid-19 test

– Intense sadness, likely linked to menstrual cycle. I have never before experienced anything like this. Sunday onset. It feels akin to grief, but nothing sad in my life has occurred. I had bad brain fog after the first dose; is this another sideffect?

– Sinus pressure, slight post nasal drip

– Some tingling in lips, fingers

– Tingling lips, some dizziness and light-headedness, trouble maintaining focus when reading

– Due to struggles with focus, forgot to report yesterday: lightheadedness, dizziness, trouble focusing. Experiencing all 3 today too.

– Still feeling some lightheadedness, brain not thinking as quickly as usual. But overall its much better than at this point after the first dose when anything more than 13 minutes of focus was too much.

– Lightheaded, trouble maintaining focus when working

– Still feeling lightheaded, trouble focusing

– Insomnia. My arm is still red, sometimes itchy, but I think the swelling has gone. I have not contacted a doctor/other because when I asked after dose 1 I was told that the doctor could not provide advice. No doctor advice, no CDC advice, Im angry

– Nausea and lightheadedness. Coincided with the onset of my period, which had worse cramps than usual. Why did men get the myocarditis warning but theres none for menstrual changes? Is it just the usual medical misogyny?

– Menstrual cycle did not revert to normal until November.

Crohn's disease, Lung disorder and Joint swelling

2VX-31221-36275

– I have Crohn's disease so it is hard to tell if my fatigue is from the shot or Crohn's.

– Skin prickles, left leg and foot

– Slightly sore throat but it's better now.

– I have Crohn's disease and the diarrhea, fatigue and tiredness is probably from that.

– Unfortunately my Crohn's has been worse the especially the last 2 days. I don't believe it has anything to do with the vaccine. I went to my GI doctor and had my regularly scheduled infusion. Iam unable to work because of the Crohn's disease.

– Left leg, ankle and foot are swollen.

– Achy muscles and joints

– Crohn's issues.

– My arthritis is acting up because I am using my hands a lot. My lungs aren't good because I am breathing a little dust while gardening. Regular appointment at doctors office.

Pneumonia bacterial, Blood potassium decreased and Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

2VY-21131-65605

– Sneezing, headache, runny nose & a slight cough.

– I used to have access to a gym and a trainer. I have been so sedentary during this quarantine, that I have lost a lot of strength and the triple mask+climbing stairs leaves me breathless. Im feeling a little breathless today.

– Happiness

– My potassium level is very low. Also have lower back pain. Blood tests & Dr visit

– Sneezing and nasal congestion

– Sneezing, runny nose

– Runny nose

– Covid long hauler shortness of breath

– I had a violent viral infection followed by a severe bacterial infection both in my lungs. I used 3 Covid tests. All negative. Then went to (b)(6). The sent one test to a lab and did a quick test. All came back negative! Visited my own PCP.

– I slept for almost 24 hours

– My back has started to hurt.

– Sore throat, possible infected tonsils.

– I have fallen twice and I have suffered from debilitating fatigue. I attended a 3-day symposium it took 3 days in bed to recover.

– General body aches, especially my back.

– Still battling long Covid weakness, depression and fatigue from the very beginning of the Pandemic when there were no tests and no help.

Hypersomnia, Diarrhea and Pyrexia

2VY-23379-14833

– 24 hours after the shot I had all the symptoms listed and the high fever. It lasted around four hours. 4pm to about 8:30. Then my fever broke below 100 with some Motrin and I slept for almost 12 hours. That was yesterday. I had the shot at 4 on Friday, felt sick at 4 on saturday, its almost 4 on Sunday and I am feeling much better. Just fatigued and have diarrhea. Staying hydrated and resting. Will go to work tomorrow.

Middle insomnia, Syncope and Hot flush

2VY-46923-55716

– Faintness

– Breathing does not seem normal

– Hot spells a few times a day. I am 81 so shouldnt be hot flashes

– I ve been having 3 to 4 night sweats that wake me up. I am 81 so I have not had hot flashes in many years.

– Sore throat... tiredness.....night sweats that wake me 3 to 4 times a night....did not have this before shot

– Night sweats , chilis, headaches,fatigue

– Night sweats that wake me 3 to 4 times a night. Vertigo . Fatigue that comes and goes. Headaches

Secretion discharge, Productive cough and Peripheral swelling

2VZ-11612-49397

– No negative symptoms at all

– Woke up in a sweat. But Im feeling fine.

– Pain and swelling in lymph nodes under arm

– Swelling abs pain in the armpit/lymph nodes

– Swelling under arm (lymph nodes) the shot was given

– Pain in the arm, lymph nodes

– Pain and swelling in the arm and lymph nodes under arm

– Fever, sweating, sore throat, headaches, light couching, congested

– Achy, coughing, mucus, congested

– I continue to have a cough from an illness in September (I reported preciously) I don't feel worse, I just cannot get rid of the cough with phlegm. My initial COVID test came back negative but was told I could have had Covid

Ear infection, Lethargy and Anxiety

2VZ-20197-51731

– Feeling a bit lightheaded and lethargic the last few days, but honestly might just be anxiety or an inner ear infection. Havent had yet, but scheduled

– During the last check-in I was feeling dizzy, unfocused, & fatigued, but I dismissed it as anxiety. It has continued though, and while its been getting better the past two days, the nurses & doctors Ive spoken to still dont know what caused

– Slight dizziness

Food craving, Axillary mass and Vision blurred

2VZ-27533-38827

– The injection site started feeling pain and itchy after 7days of the injection

– Dizzy

– Bit sweaty yesterday

– Short moment of vision blurry

– Lump under arm

– Started craving for sweets so bad. Been eating doughnut since the 2nd shot. I never liked(hate) sweets before and now I just wanna eat sweets everyday:(

– Craving for sweets!! I never liked sweets before

– Sweets sweets sweets! Craving for sweets!

– Chest pain, short of breath

Bed rest, Facial paresis and Hemiparesis

2VZ-47519-37209

– Facial paralysis on the left side of my face. Possibly an adverse reaction to the vaccine or Bell's Palsy.

– I'm still experiencing muscle weakness on the left side of my face and pain in my neck muscles also on the left side.

– The left of my face has muscle weakening, mist likely due to Bell's Palsy.

– Still having symptoms of Bell's Palsy.

– The left side of my face is still feeling muscle weakness due to Bell's Palsy.

– All of my symptoms are probably related to my bout of Bell's Palsy that started about a week after my first vaccination shot.

– My left eye has developed a stye due to the case of Bell's Palsy that started right after my first vaccination shot.

Diverticulitis, Flushing and Abdominal pain

2W2-32350-02704

– Flushed face first 2 hours/resolved/ took 2 tylenol extra strength at 5:30pm, increased hydration/HA slightly less now

– Joint aching few hours which resolved

– I had an episode of a slow strong heartbeat on the way home after receiving the vaccine. Resolved in about 90 seconds

– Highest temp last night 100.6. Face became full flushed last evening. Sl cough but no use of inhaler today

– Abd pain since last night

– Hospitalized for diverticulitis

– Diverticulitis Seen md/ ct scan

Solar lentigo, Basal cell carcinoma and Telemedicine

2W3-26264-21002

– Chilly last night & mildly achy. Sore arm today - not a big deal.

– Felt really tired last evening & feverish around 7 pm - but had no fever. Feel fine today.

– Mild - Hurts top of head only when bending over

– Slight Sore arm & a little tired last night. Fine today!

– Sinus infection/asthma flare. Dr tested - Neg Covid, Neg Flu. Pulmonologist visit

– Swollen sore lymph nodes on left collarbone.

– Lymph node swelling down, but still tender.

– Neck Node still tender but swelling done

– Tested Covid positive at Dr office Sept 15, 2022 Dr office visit 9/15/22, Televisit 9/19/22, Office visit 9/27/22, follow up scheduled 10/13/22. Still doing breathing treatments & finished 2 rounds antibiotics, + prednisone

– Cough (similar to when I had Covid positive test)

Joint stiffness, Gait disturbance and Chills

2W3-26813-91242

– I had dramatic symptoms 12 hours after my second vaccination. Chills, Fatigue, joint pain, then Fever. I of course did not feel well enough to read emails and did not know anything about registering here until now, three days later.

– A week after my second vaccination I had pain & stiffness in one knee and opposite side hip. No injury or previous pain. It has continued for 3 months. I just woke one morning and could not walk well.

Breast mass, Breast pain and Abdominal pain upper

2W3-74448-10228

– I have had diarrhea the last 3 days waking me up at 12am-0200 with painful stomach cramping.

– I neglected to note that I have been more tired than usual since getting the vaccine. I have to take a long nap every day.

– My breasts hurt. It has been going on for about 2 weeks but I didn't think to mention it.

– My breasts ache

– My breasts still hurt and I have found a lump in my left breast I will have to get a mammogram.

Enlarged uvula, Pharyngeal erythema and Foot fracture

2W4-31401-53589

– Red throat and elongated uvula. I was sent to the ER yesterday after the second shot. I had an allergic reaction and got administed epi.

– Red throat, elongated and swollen uvula. Rash on chest and hives on arms.

– Rash on chest. Face and neck very red and itchy. Took benadryl and pepcid and zyrtec

– Rash on chest

– Right eye is bloodshot irritated and burning

– Very bad dry eye in both eyes. Optometry said i am not producing any tears. Eyes very irritated and red.

– Broken bones in feet. In person podiatrist visits

Sinus headache, Limb discomfort and Sinus congestion

2W4-31555-49660

– Arm where injection given mildly achy

– Sinus congestionprecursor to sinus headache

– Ive been having vertigo off and on havent had that for decades and am wondering if its a delayed adverse reaction.

– Slight discomfort on injection arm, like most shots.

– Pain in arm at injection site is nearly gone.

– The palm of my hands are mildly itching, like a mild allergy but haven't touched or consumed anything I know I'm allergic to, so puzzled and wonder if it's possible injection side effect.

– Still slight itching of palms of both hands

Uterine spasm, Skin tightness and Injection site induration

2W5-12357-83795

– Soreness on entire Left arm from shoulder to wrist. Pinprinkling feeling on left clavicle area that comes & goes.

– Mild numbness & tingling on left arm from shoulder to hand.

– Recurring moderate pain to left arm muscle. Feel discomfort and some pain & tightness at injection site when lifting arm above shoulder level. Also some pain when lifting or grabbing something with left hand. Feels hard to touch at injection site.

– Heavier menstrual flow lasting longer than usual, with moderate uterine cramps. Cramps began 1 day before cycle and lasted 1 week. No previous experience of cramps before vaccine.

– Swelling of both arms. Redness and itching on right forearm(not the arm of injection site)

– Swelling, redness & warmth on both forearms.

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood, Hand fracture and Vitamin B12 decreased

2W5-28146-40106

– I was diagnosed COVID positive on Thursday 7/8/21 despite my two Pfizer vaccines back on 12/22/20 and second dose 1/12/21 4 days shy of my 6 mths Ann of my second vaccine injection. I had dry cough, chills, aches pains headache and congestion now UTI Also drive up COVID nasal 2 hr test results by my employee HC nurse at my Hosp (b)(6) where Im an RN

– Long haul COVID from break thru Delta COVID I July. I'm seeing a total of 6 doctors. My symptoms are many including a COVID black out fall that left me w a concussion, broken L foot & R hand and now that I continue in PT therapy. Exhaustion, fatigue. Specialist hand and foot surgeon and now a neurologist who has found my Vit B12 has had a major neuro not dietary crash. I'm on daily Vit B12 injections

– Had to have appt w hand surgeon for MRI to see if I need surgery on R wrist from my COVID black out and fall from my post COVID break thru long haul infection.

– I had to have R wrist surgery from my COVID black out and fall last July that wouldn't heal without surgery. I'm more tired. My eyesight and memory - neuro problems are worse along with depression over my illness my Dr calls situational depression.

– Worse fatigue and foggy brain short term memory issues word find pain balance and vision issues, a fall with additional fracture-broken L wrist. My 1st fall left me with Concussion, L foot fracture R wrist fracture 7/18/21 1st fall surgery on R wrist I see 6 Drs 3 neuro specialties GP 2 Ortho 1 hand surgeon 1 foot fracture

– Worse fatigue short term memory loss, fall weakness

– R index finger went numb eating breakfast Sun. Looked down & whole finger turning dk purple. As a nurse after finding no explanation, I assessed it as COVID purple toe finger. More commonly seen in toes but also in fingers. 2 other fingers discolored

Insomnia, Axillary pain and Dyspnea

2W5-31181-66756

– Sore throat and cold like symptoms

– Sore throat and severe congestion

– Pain in arm and spreading to my armpit

– Chills, fever, sore throat, headaches

– 10/19: Fever, chills, body aches, sore throat 10/21: Fever and chills resolves. Sore throat and cough develops and becomes progressive worse. Tested negative x 3. 10/21-10/26: Cough is so bad that can't sleep at night. Feel like short of breath

– Cough, runny nose

– Cold like symptoms with sore throat

– Got COVID on 1/21/2022

Lip disorder, Lip pain and Postmenopausal hemorrhage

2W5-57108-92994

– The right arm where i hot the Pfizer has been having more joint pain down to the last joints in my fingers. Relying more on my left hand. Its like stiffness but witj aches.

– Sensitive lips, easily cut on the soft mucusa neae the teeth

– No menstrual period...and no not pregnant.

– No menstrual cycle back yet.

– Menopausal but bleeding. Random hives in the mornings and evenings on my elbows, knees and torso. Canker sores inside my mouth.

Hemorrhoidal hemorrhage, Quarantine and Tenderness

2W6-14448-10716

– No

– Neck and shoulder right soreness

– Having headaches on the right side of my head I've been to the doctor to see a neurologist

– Had a cold and chest congestion

– The spot is sore if you touch it not real bad

– My neck hurt like a stiff neck on the same side that I had the shot

– Left lower back pain hemorrhoids bleeding

– July 30 of 2022I had covet 19 I had to be in isolation for 12 days. A lot of sinus congestion really bad but feeling better now. I have had all four shots and I detected it after going to the doctor with my home test kits.

Ear swelling, Ophthalmic migraine and Tonsillar hypertrophy

2W6-16482-17865

– Swollen lymph nodes left side of neck behind the ear and in the top of the mouth on the left side

– Node in left side of throat swelling and sore

– Was tired for 3 or 4 days after shot

– Swelling behind my ears and neck at the base of my skull

– Swelling behind ears and at the top of the neck.

– Pain from kidneys

– Continuing to have kidney pain off and off

– On and off kidney pain.

– Mid August I was exposed to Covid. Felt ill and extremely tired; Severe visual migraine for 2 1/2 days. Still troubled with vision issues. Never tested positive.

Arthritis, Tenderness and Lymphadenopathy

2W6-30437-58704

– I believe I had a swollen lymph node on neck below my ear. It was very tender there. I only noticed it when I was applying lotion to my neck area.

– I believe that these injections have made my arthritis progress rapidly. Since I received my first shot, I have had many issues w my legs/both knees. Orthopedic Appt and evaluation. I didn't know I had arthritis.

– I believe I got knee arthritis or had it and it progressed since my vaccinations.

Norovirus infection, Dry mouth and Edema peripheral

2W7-18524-65424

– Swollen lymph nodes armpit/chest same side as vaccine was given

– Swollen lymph nodes armpit/chest on same side as vaccine

– Dry mouth

– Believe I have stomach flu - Unrelated to vaccine

– Symptoms most likely due to possible norovirus

– Multiple swollen lymph glands under arm

– Sore throat, swollen glands, earache, fatigue Covid PCR test at Pharmacy

– I had a bad head cold but tested negative for covid-19 PCR test

– Positive for Covid 19

– Swollen lymph nodes armpit and groin same side as vaccination

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit and groin same side as injection

– Extreme fatigue Primary care office

Lyme disease, Breast pain and Axillary pain

2W8-10499-84632

– I HAVE PAIN IN LEFT ARMPIT WHERE LYMPH NODES WERE REMOVED FOR BREAST CANCER

– EVER SINCE THE 2ND MODERNA VACCINE INJECTION I FEEL MORE TIRED.AFTER THE 2ND SHOT I HAD SEVERE PAIN THROUGHOUT MY BODY AND 100.5 FEVER.DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING DO WITH MY O+ BLOOD TYPE OR THAT I HAD BREAST CANCER 2 YEARS AGO.

– I STILL FEEL TIRED DURING THE DAY AND HAVE PAIN IN MY BREAST WHERE I HAD CANCER.

– MY BREAST STILL HURTS WHERE I HAD 2 LUMPECTOMIES. THE PAIN WAS SO BAD ON THURSDAY I SLEPT MOST OF THE DAY AND TOOK A DILAUDID. STILL FATIGUED.

– I HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY ONCOLOGIST, DR. BARGELLINI TO DISCUSS MY PAIN IN LEFT BREAST AFTER 2 LUMPECTOMIES.WE TALKED ABOUT MY 2ND INJECTION OF MODERNA 3/12/21 AND THE TERRIBLE EXCRUCIATING PAIN I HAD IN MY breast. A PROLIA INJECTION ON 3/29. ONCOLOGIST

– SAW PULMONOLOGIST AND I AM HAVING A CT SCAN AND CHEST XRAY AND DUPLEX VENOUS FOR LOWER EXTREMITY FOR PAIN IN MY LEFT BREAST WHICH IS CONSTANT WHEN I BREATH. Also bloodwork. Pulminologist in person

– I HAVE HAD A HEADACHE FOR 2 WEEKS. HAD XRAYS. MAYBE FROM ARTHRITIS AND NECK FUSION. WILL TRY PHYSICAL THERAPY. Orthopedic doctor in person.

– Lyme disease. Had 3 Moderna vaccine shot. Had 100.5 fever for 1 day.

Injection site discomfort, Tenderness and Injection site warmth

2W8-12107-57043

– I have had a bruise since receiving the injection. I had some swelling and warmth to the injection site for the first couple of days. Yesterday I noticed there was a faint reddish oval shaped outline to the outer aspect of my upper arm. On occasion the area is itchy. I have only had some discomfort to the injection site when it was touched for the first 4 days after I received the vaccination.

– Sinus cold x 13 days

Dry skin, Joint stiffness and Visual impairment

2W8-12787-57097

– Joints in knees, elbows, and wrists are still stiffening and feet and hands hurt. This is daily. I started taking vitamins hoping i will feel better

– Both hands hurts. Pain and soreness in mid back going across back. Difficulty turning side to side. I feel very week. Both feet hurt. Constipation.

– Constipation

– Now shoulder joints hurt. Left knee joint is more weakermy vision is worse and my hands are drying up

– My hands are not the same. I have trouble opening jars. My joints in arms and legs hurt. I get tired more than before. I run out of breath more often. My short-term memory is not good like before.

– I get tired faster with any task i do.

– My joints are in worse pain.my knees stiffen, my arm where i got COVID-19 vaccine hurts at times then whole arm weakens. Im not the same. Im weaker. All this right after being vaccinated.

Toothache, Sleep disorder and Sinus disorder

2W8-13271-03598

– Disrupted sleep

– Abdominal pain that seems to move around. Currently, in navel area.

– Sinus issues, but they may be due to fluctuating weather or that I spent 2 hours in dentists chair with broken tooth root. Tired from lack of quality sleep -3 days of toothache.

– Had slight fever (98.8) day after shot; chills; whole body muscle aches, headache. Fine the second day after.

– I had prolonged muscle aches/weakness, and fatigue following my second shingles vaccine in mid-April. My last COVID-19 vaccine was 2-2-21.

Muscle swelling, Injection site reaction and Contusion

2W8-16110-63385

– My arm muscle lower than the injection site bruised and has a strange swelling for no other reason. It hurts. The injection site itches mildly

– Low grade sinus infection, persistent nausea and suffocating anxiety

– Fever, sore throat, asthma flare up, cough, we think in for a standard covid test which takes 2-3 days. Results were, surprisingly, negative.

– MRSA re-infection

– I am a pain patient and am scheduled tentatively for surgery next Wednesday, so my symptoms are not COVID vaccine related. Thank you so very much for your concern!!!

– In the hospital not COVID related

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