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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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Seizure, Visual impairment and Respiratory disorder

2XB-30690-43573

– Not yet

– Around 1:30 AM I had a fever. 6 AM it was normal.

– Vision disturbance - very mild Difficulty seeing up close more than usual

– Sore joints and muscles. Hurts, but semi- tolerable. Unpleasant pain. Thinking about contacting my doctor.

– Still very painful arm from first shot left arm.

– Red flush face Phone call. Said there was nothing they can do

– Flush red face

– Intense pain in my left calf

– Sore upper and lower left leg

– Since my first Covid shot, my left arm has been excruciatingly painful. Ive been bearing the pain, but it hurts every day. I cannot go to my doctor because they do not allow children to go with me. So Ive been just living with the pain.

– I think I have a lot of inflammation because I am very sore in my joints and muscles and especially my knees. I am still very sore in my left arm where I got my first shot. It can be excruciatingly painful. I finally made a call to an orthopedic doc Scheduled appoint 6/16

– Pain

– Seizure

– Difficulty breathing. Resoiratory problems. Headaches

Respiratory tract irritation, COVID-19 and Pyrexia

2XB-34101-67480

– No

– Newly diagnosed with chronic fatigueI have had the symptoms for quite a while and had bloodwork that led to that diagnosis. It seems to have been worse in the last year or so and my doctor and I are starting to think I had covid in Jan/Feb 2020

– Severe headache, body ache, very low grade fever, sore throat and thickly cough getting better now Probably from my chronic fatigue and getting too worn out Only lasted 3 days

– Covid

Swelling and Lymphadenopathy

2XC-12487-72391

– Swollen lymph nodes under arm where vaccination occurred

– Swollen lymph nodes and under arm

– My under arm lymph nodes are still swollen; late yesterday I noticed swelling at collar bone - I think this is swelling of supraclavicular lymph nodes on left side (vaccine given in left arm)

– Lymph nodes still swollen - axilla and supraclavicular

– Lymph node swelling (axilla and supraclavicular) still there, but improved

– Lymph node swelling almost gone

– Lymph node swelling almost gone (left axilla and supraclavicular)

Mass, Blister and Irritability

2XC-15271-79254

– Grouchy, somewhat intollerant/impatient

– Very slight muscle soreness at injection site

– Very grouchy since the 1st vaccine. Could be stress or the high pressure weather, but spouse has same symptoms and also a huge migraine.

– Shingles are starting, same side as my vaccine. They are on the entire trigeminal nerve and also along the neck same as vaccine side. I am just starting the blisters. Had this 5yrs ago from flu vaccine. Definitely shingles w/variety of nerve pains.

– I think I'm tired due to deep relief from being fully vaccinated, not due to the vaccine itself. I physically feel great so far!! (hopefully I did actually get vaccine in my shot, I have no side effects). I'm very happy to have been gifted a vaccine, when so many are suffering. I cleared my schedule in case I had symptoms, and gave my body the naps it wanted.

– This ache is from my 1st dose, over 4 weeks ago: I thought it was gone, but I still have a lump that seems to have gotten bigger, it is between my shoulder blade and spine on left side, same side as dose #1. (I purposely had my 2nd dose on my other arm, right arm, due to this. So far I have zero issues with dose #2. Also, my doctor and I believe that my medical issues are from ANY vaccine, not just the Covid vaccine. The past vaccine I had, 5 years ago, flu shot, caused Bell's Palsy and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome). I am still doing ok in general & HIGHLY recommend the covid (& flu, etc) vaccines to everyone. Thank you for your time.

– my body aches are from my 1st dose 5 weeks ago. No symptoms with my 2nd dose. I would get am in-person medical exam, because something feels wrong from 1st dose, almost like 2 large granulomas/ lumps, but I have not been inside a building in a year due to the pandemic. I am not yet ready to see a doctor in person, but will on 2-3 weeks, after immunity. Maybe.

– I continue to have lymph node swelling for months along left side of neck & collarbone from 1st covid vaccine. If I barely touch that side it triggers swelling & large Ramsay Hunt Syndrome reaction.2nd vaccine was right side, zero issues from that.

– Constantly sneezy & runny nose today. I have considerable nasal allergies in general, so that could be it, but today has been a sudden, unusually relentless sneezing and runny nose for 7 hours so far. Have used 60+ tissues today.

Blood glucose decreased, Dizziness postural and Fall

2XC-22725-24979

– On 02-21 had to go to emergency becuz my blood sugar went down to 40. I never had this low. Dr in emergency said no relation to shot. The remainder on the week it range between 50-70. On 03-04 was very dizzy and fell down numerous times. Vertigo

– Was dizzy, fell downeach time i got up i fell from dizziness. Have had off and on headaches since.

– After my dizziness and falling ive had off and on headaches Had Cat Scan, MRI and schedule for Audio test April 2

– After my booster on 11-11-21 , experience some off and on headaches., and elevated blood pressure the next day. Dr altered my medications

Bronchitis chronic, Arthritis and Respiratory tract congestion

2XC-64587-57870

– Chest congestion

– Dizziness

– Inflammation of joints in left leg. Hip, knee, foot.

– I've had chronic bronchitis once a month since June. Take antibiotics and steroids, and it clears up but returns a few days later. I am on my 5th antibiotic and hope this one clears it all out.

– I have had chronic bronchitis since June 2021. Or COPD depending on which doctor I talk to. Once a month they give me an antibiotic and steroid. The symptoms go away and come back after the medication is done. I am currently in the hospital.

Mental impairment, Abdominal distension and Disturbance in attention

2XD-10435-39372

– Left arm continues to ache mid-biceps and left wrist & palm. Wake up feeling as if my left arm & hand was working all night. Hoping this doesn't get worse with follow-up vaccination. Still able to do normal work. Chiropractic & massage.

– Nasal drainage... mught be pollen allergies

– Since COVID booster on Fri Feb 4... Upper torso joints aching, diarrhea and bloating, fatigue requiring signif' more sleep, frequent dull headaches with difficulty thinking to problem solve, organize or stay on task.

Anaphylaxis treatment, Seasonal allergy and Arthritis

2XD-12986-61640

– On doxycycline

– On antibiotic- doxycycline

– Taking Doxycycline and pre-existing condition

– Raised painful area on arm of injection w/ some soreness in underarm area

– I have Pseudo Arthritis condition

– Took Tylenol on 4/26/2021 to alleviate headache

– Seasonal allergies symptoms

– Pseudo arthritis symptoms and seasonal allergies

– Pseudo arthritis symptoms

– Seasonal allergies

– Pemphigus detected - pre-existing condition Seen in person

Dysstasia, Joint range of motion decreased and Fibromyalgia

2XD-15884-19949

– Lower back pain limiting my adls

– Moderately severe lower back pain and bruise/welt 1 inch diameter on left arm where vaccinated.

– Sweating d/t fever

– Continued fatigue and general ache and discomfort, especially hands and arms.

– Increased difficulty walking, decreased ability to stand for an extended period of time. Increased back and l hip pain.

– Progressive weakness of b/l le. Increased difficulty with ambulation by end of day. Scheduled for EMG. EMG

– Continued pain in R lower back and down R leg. Had EMG now scheduled for an MRI. EMG / MRI

– Increasing lower back pain and left leg weakness. Emg & mri

– Another flare of fibromyalgia and multiple days of severe RLE pain.

– Left hand pain/swelling with stiffness and limited ROM in my fingers.

– Continuing with muscle and bone aches. Continued R lle pain and weakness.

Pain of skin, Peripheral swelling and Erythema

2XD-20987-08540

– Pain extends past elbow (last nt into neck). Improving.

– Slightly swollen neck glands, yesterday and today, not painful.

– My skin hurt like when I had shingles (I had the shingles vax). Last night my whole body was so tender, clothes rubbing on skin was torture.

– The arm redness is a large area, wrapping to inner side of arm. Approx 5" diam.

– Covid arm" patch about 4", less itchy than yesterday.

– A small lump in arm at edge of where the redness and itching had been.

– Swollen armpits and neck glands (since a few days after the 2nd dose), still hasn't gone down. Not painful.

Photopsia, Feeling jittery and Hypersensitivity

2XD-32910-55059

– Much pain in shoulder joint on same arm as injection

– Feeling both tired and jittery at same time. Just a little weird

– Feels like a band of flying monkeys is at war with the universe inside my body

– Ive been nauseous for a week (zero chance of being pregnant). Very fatigued and weird flashes of light in right eye.

– Hot and Sweating a LOT - (its not menopause)

– Last week I had terrible sore throat, fever, headache that almost sent me to hospital. Doctor didnt no what it was &put me on antibiotics 4 10 days. Id only been that sick once ever in my life and that was with what I believe was covid last

– I'm not sure if from vaccine or covid because I had both, but about 6 months ago I developed a sudden and horrific allergic reaction to any/all deodorants. We use pure and organic anyway, and I've tried 6 different and seems permanent

Cardiac discomfort, Tension headache and Hypothyroidism

2XE-16353-05487

– taste the medicine about 20 minutes after; smell as well and an intense warmness around my heart.

– actually, i feel better than i have in months. and wonder if whatever it was i had in december of 2019 -- not the flu, far worse -- was actually covid and this first shot boosted my immune system?

– Runny nose

– Runny nose...

– Fatigue is worse

– Runny nose. 2d shot is tomorrow

– Head tightness..no pain. Floral, but acrid taste and smell. Started about 15 min after injection and is still present.

– Still have acrid taste from injection, head tightness-- not pain, just a sense of pressure.

– My temp climbed to 99.7 yesterday evening... normal for me is 96.8, hypothyroid..normal this morning

– Nose still running,but no temp

– Nose running

– Can still taste the acrid flavor.. taste has been affected.. food, liquids

– Runny nose and taste still

– More fatigue, fever... wheezing worse but so has the smoke been from my neighbor's burning

– Runny nose, fatigue worse

– Ears plugged up about 20 minutes after, but disappeared a few hours later

– No

– Runny nose, wheezing

– Runny nose, dizzy

– Nose still ruuny

– Severe diarhea, wheezing

– Cold, runny nose, itchy throat

– Runny nose that constantly drips

– Exhustion, runny nose

Skin discharge, Rash papular and Contusion

2XF-10013-45963

– Full body rash, exceptions being face, armpits and groin. Lasted for 3 months. No history of any rash, allergies or eczema. COVID toes affecting big toe and two adjacent on right foot, lasting 5 months.

– Multiples rash types (raised, bruised, pinprick and a small amount of clear drainage) from shoulders to toes. Rash started on lower legs. Tested negative for COVID-19 twice within 3-5 month duration of rash. Tested by dermatologist, no allergies.

Rash papular, Skin warm and Rash erythematous

2XF-15351-46892

– After 8 days feb 12, delayed allergic reaction, large raised rash, also my shoulders and neck felt swelled. Took Benadryl. Went to Emergency rm. gave me steroids and Pepcid. Was better next day On day 8, had delayed allergic reaction. To Moderna. Rash plu redness bump appeared, my shoulders and back of neck swelled. Took Benadryl went to ER. They gave me steroids and Pepcid.

– I felt like swelled in shoulders. Back of neck

– Delayed reaction. Back into neck andside of neck swelled. Plus rash all over area. The shot area not alot of redness but in lower neck back area a hot spot appeared size of soft ball. Usually found around shot area. Had to go to emergency room. They said Adverse reaction. Swelling. My shoulders. Back .neck. IVPort gave me Bendryl and pepcid. The hot spot usually found around shot area was inlower neck.back. my back was really swollen.

– On Benadryl and pepcid

Nausea

2XF-21137-52612

– Nausea was yesterday, 2/13. Did not throw up. Lasted apx 6-8 hours then began feeling ok.

– Nausea worsened compared to first week, however, its not on a daily basis.

– Nausea is still happening after 3 weeks. No vomiting but times I feel very sick with it.

– I have had nausea since the day after the first vaccine. My doctor is saying it was related to a stomach condition and was coincidental. Therefore I did not include it on your report after a couple weeks of initial symptom. Primary care doctor in office.

Paranasal sinus inflammation, Pulmonary pain and Musculoskeletal pain

2XF-21383-59567

– Stuffy nose

– Stuffy Nose

– Sinus pressure

– Cough, running nose, sinus pressure

– Sinus, stuffy nose pain in the back by lungs or shoulder blade area, hard to breath with a stuffy nose.

– Sinus, stuffy nose, back pain (shoulder blade area)

– Sinus pain, stuffy nose and pain in the back by the shoulder blades, also my arm pit hurts.

– Sinus pressure , stuffy nose, and slight pain in the back by shoulder blades feel like the back part of my lungs. Sometimes hard to breathe.

– Sinus pressure, stuffy nose.

– Sinus and stuffy nose

– The headache and sinus running nose still haven't gone away.

– Sinus inflammation and runny nose.

– I have a cold, stuffy nose sore throat but tolerable slight fever and chills

– Still stuffy nose, my sinuses and headache

– Constant sinus pressure, nose running, sometimes migraines

Shoulder operation, Meniscus injury and Rotator cuff syndrome

2XF-25409-78499

– Had trouble sleeping last night. Dont know if its related to the vaccine.

– Had headache, sore arm, insomnia, very tired for 40 hours after third shot, and took day off of work

– Not related to Covid: Fell; resulting in swollen knee and sore ankle. Already undergoing physical therapy for partially torn L. Rotator cuff and partial tear in medial meniscus in L. Knee. Physical Therapy

– Stomach issues, cough, malaise

– Cardiac conduction problems indicating need for a pacemaker Appt. With electophysiologist

– Shoulder surgery

Middle insomnia, Hypoesthesia and Insomnia

2XF-79280-35232

– The pain on the injection site have not disappeared. It is painful and throbs at night. Ithe pain wakes me up.

– Headaches. The area that was vaccinated still hurts. It throbs and the pain wakes me up and its very sore. I was prescribed antibiotics for 10 days last month. I thought it would take care of the sore arm but it did only a little. The pain is still bothering me.

– Pain in my injection site

– Muscle pains , headaches, back pains , left arm painful, numbness of left hand small finger

Vocal cord thickening, Dysphonia and Feeling cold

2XG-32107-88653

– I did not take any tylenol or motrin until 12 hour post vaccine administration.

– Pain at injection site

– I caught Covid again for total of two times. Sore throat and fever; I knew I had it because I felt like someone threw me in the Arctic Ocean with sore throat and ear ache. I was so cold ?.. freezing cold.

– I have hoarseness. I think it's from gastric reflux. I am seeing an ENT doctor about my throat. I have a spot on my vocal cord. Not cancerous per MD. ENT Clinic

Oral herpes, Hypersensitivity and Vomiting

2XJ-12600-96582

– Cold sore broke out on my left side of lower lip. Happened a few hours after vaccination. I havent had very many cold sores EVER.

– Cold sore on left side of lower lip is getting better now.

– Cold sore/ possible fever blister on my lower left lip is still healing

– Felt feverish last night & bad headache

– Cold sore/ fever blister drying up now

– Allergies...pretty sure it pollen from trees.

– Two days ago I was very sick . Pain in my chest . Vomiting &diarrhea. Exhausted the second day. But now Im fine. Have felt better yesterday and today. Not sure what that was or where it came from.

– last 6 weeks or so I have had itching. Bumps like bites break out on my arms neck and tummy. Taken allergy medicine and put calamine lotion on the areas. It helps some . But comes back . Never had this before. Shots only thing different. Going to dr. For exam because of itching areas.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Muscle twitching and Injection site reaction

2XJ-33013-08337

– Muscle twitches at injection site. Also had temp 101.4 since last survey, now normal

– Continued occasional muscle twitching or stabbing pain in the area of injection without tenderness the rest of the time

– Ongoing burning pain intermittently at injection site that began after first shot

– Ongoing intermittent injection site pain, burning in the deltoid.

– Continued intermittent burning pain in the injection site, but it is happening less often than before

– Stomach upset and temp 100f today

– One week of fatigue, headache, mild cough and runny nose. I've been able to work from home but too tired for household activities like chores. Covid test is pending.

– Have noticed random muscle twitches since the injection, in various body parts

– Nasal congestion. Several family members feel the same, all with negative binax now test.

Lip swelling, Urticaria and Ear pain

2XJ-45763-65245

– Earache. Probably not related

– Headaches

– Cough, runny nose, stuffy, achy, sneezy

– Sore throat

– Covid positive. Headache, sore throat, hives, swollen lip

– Covid hives

– Hives and swollen lip.

– I have hives and swollen lips since contracting covid after my booster shot. I'm on my 3rd round of steroids - not working.

– HIVES!!!!! I can't get rid of the hives!!!! I've been on steroids off and on since February after I had covid in January. It's terrible.

Bone pain, Sleep disorder and Mobility decreased

2XJ-92975-14052

– Severe pain through entire arm. Feels like my collar bone is breaking. Cant use or raise my arm. Can not sleep pain is so bad. Its excruciating!!!! Feels like im breaking my bones . Its awful. All the way back to my shoulder blades. This cant be normal. Plus im so tired and out if it. I literally cant move my left arm or even bend it at a 90 degree angle. Feels like my bones are cracking. Sharp shooting pains. OMG!!! Again this is awful.

– Lots of abdominal pain. Unwell feeling

– Arm pain, dizziness, feeling unwell

Cerebrovascular accident, Dehydration and Arthritis

2XK-20587-84405

– Didnt get a chance to check I yesterday when I did have a fever of 99 F all day I am concerned about what kind of a reaction I might have after my second shot. Could the fever and chills this time be because I had COVID in November?

– Am concerned about reaction to second shot. Is fever likely to go higher than the 101 I had after the first shot? Should I premeditate with Tylenol before the second shot? Wish I could get some advice

– Just got the second shot a little over an hour ago

– Knees and legs are giving me problems

– Fever. Chills. Rash. Muscle aches

– UTI, dehydration and visit to rheumatologist who thinks I have an inflammatory arthritis of some sort - he put me on prednisone and fosamax

– Worn out from affects of stroke

Sjogren's syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Musculoskeletal pain

2XK-23921-54759

– Itching skin rash and ear ringing

– Slight brain fog

– Right axilla very sore this was the side my injection was on

– Right Axilla pain the arm I got the injection in

– Ear ringing

– Diarrhea fever nausea fatigue

– Diarrhea

– Diarrhea headaches

– Lupus and Sjögrens syndrome

– The soreness from my injection site is running into my scapula area and my front chest radiating from my injection site

– Ear ringing again

– Stomach upset headache

– Lymph nodes swollen

– Axilla lymph node pain on the same side of the shot

Laziness, Throat tightness and Sluggishness

2XK-26153-73802

– Tight throat

– Felt like I had the flu or a virus last week. But I think its due to the immense amount of smoke around here. I dont think its related to the vaccine.

– My arm that was inoculated feels like it weighs 100 lbs. I can barely lift it. I don't want anyone touching it. Well, the injection sight.

– Feeling terrible!

– Feeling better today. A little sluggish and tired, but beginning to feel like Ive turned the corner, and coming out of it. Glad its almost over! Thank you for checking!

– Headache, but not sure if it's connected to the vaccine, or something else.

– Very tired. My arm is sore again. Just felt like laying around.

– Got my booster shot Tuesday the Eighth of February. Had chills and fever that night, but felt a little better the next day, yesterday. Today I am doing good. So that's pretty good!

Onycholysis, Onychomadesis and Nail discoloration

2XL-24683-14739

– Let big toe become red and swollen then discoloration under mail. A few days later same thing started on RT great toe. Going to see dermatologist next. First VV was told to see dermatologist. Have an appointment. Had Covid test. Then went to UC for rapid Covid. Told it does look like what they see with Covid but rapid Covid is negative and usually seen in kids.

– Great toes are red, slightly swollen, discolored, dont like to be in shoes or covers touch them in bed

– Continue with great toe discoloration and tingling

– Great toes remain discolored and painful.

– Great toes remain discolored but less discomfort.

– Great toes remain discolored but pain is less

– My left great toenail has fallen off. But hope a new one grows in. RT great toenail discoloration is growing out. It was a planned follow up to evaluate the toes.

– No appetite

– Poor appetite

– Heartburn

Hematochezia, Visual impairment and Neuralgia

2XL-31894-16349

– Vision is off balance. The left side of the lines of text and images on my computer screen look lower on the left than on the right, even though I know it is level.

– Serious fatigue.

– Odd shooting pains in lymph nodes. Fatigue continues to be a problem.

– Feeling hormonal, but am in menopause, so that shouldn't be possible.

– Foggy thinking, blurred vision, and balance is off.

– Off balance. Eyeball pain. Nerve pain.

– Hot flashes and sweats.

– Diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stools, fatigue, fever, chills, sweating, and headache.

Muscle tightness, Vertigo and Palpitations

2XM-13465-88442

– Still have vertigo and heart palpitations.

– Dizziness, light headedness

– Last week I was very sick but Covid negative rapid test results.

– Cough that comes intermittently for last two weeks

– Think I have cold or flu symptoms

– Lingering cough and chest congestion that won't go away. Headache.

– Congestion, nasal discharge for over two weeks. Cold/allergies possibly.

– Body aches, soreness. Tight muscles in arms, back and hands. Headaches as well.

Induration, Limb discomfort and Brain fog

2XM-29570-39906

– Experienced some fatigue and lower lows which is uncommon with sunlight/daylight increasing.

– Mostly fatigue and I am usually not this tired! Also having some lower back pain. Not sure if its associated

– Better, I think my new coffee was not working well with my plaque psoriasis/candida

– Body aches, lower back pain. Fatigue went away when I stopped drinking the organic Kirkland coffee from Costco

– Fog head

– My legs feel heavy and hard many days

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