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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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Living in residential institution, Hematological infection and Skin infection

32L-23323-51067

– Muscle aches/pain increasing somewhat.

– Fatigue increase. Somewhat increased frequency of muscle & bone ache episodes.

– Worsening fatigue, possibly due to preexisting heart condition.

– Diahrea

– Skin infections worse than past problem. Proceeded to blood - responding to IV antibiotics.

– Diarrhea

– Sepsis

– Overall torso/arms covered by painful blister-like lesions. No medical diagnosis as yet . Noneas yet

– Persistent fever 99 to 100+ deg F. Continued wide spread skin lesions

– RSV now ok Skilled nursing facility

Hematuria, Rhinitis and Adverse drug reaction

32L-27672-53042

– Feeling under the weather intermittently.

– Runny nose for an entire day with severe chills at bedtime.

– Fever, muscle aches, malaise, very painful left arm extending to axilla & left chest wall, insomnia & GI upset. These symptoms lasted 1 week & I've experienced 2 relapses since.

– The symptoms of chills, mild headache, malaise, intermittent insomnia, impaired thought processes persisted for 3 weeks following the booster of 100 mcg of Moderna vaccine.

– S/S of cystitis with hematuria. Dx with UTI. URI also. Systemic feeling of not being well. Haven't felt well since receiving 100mcg booster of Moderna.

– Brain fog and intermittent malaise continues.

– Joint pain.

– No

Food craving, Hemorrhoids and Somnolence

32M-10513-27737

– Very tired, woozy, light-headed, going to nap early tonight. Lymph nodes swollen.

– I was very woozy and tired between noon and 7:00 p.m. the day after my covid vaccine. after that I had cravings for taco Bell and I have been feeling good since.

– The day after I took the shot I felt very tired and sleepy while I was working and the effects lasted from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. then I crave taco Bell and I was feeling better. The next day I had Domino's Pizza and that was a bad decision. Apparently taco Bell and Domino's do not mix even within 24 hours. But since then everything is better.

– Hemorrhoids

Cystitis, Taste disorder and Rash pruritic

32M-17365-41417

– Sore arm, some bruising at injection site. Mild

– Had a slightly sore throat with some involvement of my ears last night, but that is subsiding

– Strange taste in mouth and change in food taste

– Mild soreness at injection site

– Experienced what appeared to be a mild Shingles outbreak on my back and around waist. Have never had Shingles before and have had Shingles vaccines. The rash and itching seem to be subsiding. This actually occurred just prior to second Moderna shot

– Have had indigestion for a couple days but not sure it is booster-related

– Serious bladder infection

– Sore arm at injection site

– Feels like a cold or flu. Cough, sore throat, body aches, runny nose, congestion.

Bipolar disorder, Seasonal allergy and Menstruation irregular

32M-19419-41241

– Worsening of my seasonal allergies symptoms (while taking anti-histamine medication)

– I think the vaccine interacts with psychotropic medications. This is based on my experience and what other coworkers have mentioned. Please look into this. For reference, Im diagnosed with bipolar disorder, my coworker has anxiety/panic disorder, and another coworkers son has ADD. This is not just one medication or condition. Symptoms re-emerging and medications suddenly not working or partially working is a serious issue especially when it effects mental health. I first suspected something was wrong when my anti-histamines for seasonal allergies didnt work. That has obvious signs, but mental health is not as obvious. While Im getting my 2nd dose, because the benefits still outweigh the risks, if this is happening to other they may not feel the same (or be able to cope with symptoms).

– Ive heard it happening to other bio-females, but I think the vaccine definitely altered my menstrual cycle. It has been stable like clockwork for years, but a few days after the vaccine I suddenly start my period a week early. No other potential causes, stressors, or events could have influenced that. Just a weird observation.

Middle ear effusion, Impaired work ability and Breast pain

32M-27715-00903

– 1st injection sporadic pain in muscel at injection site

– Pain in breast

– Bronchitis, sinusitis full corse medication no result with negitive rapid covid test. 1 week later medication unsuccessful re evaluated chest x ray no pneumonia, secretions ,wheezing , fluid behind ears, another covid test sent out to lab more meds

– Hypertension on Lisinopril 5 mg found out headache and dizziness visit to ER missed work unexplained dizziness follow up with primary and qas DX with HTN.

Vaginal discharge, Gingival swelling and Pelvic pain

32M-32979-56832

– Swollen, painful gums, dehydrated

– Spotting out of cycle, not normal for me

– Still spotting which isnt normal, severely dehydrated, rib pain

– Still spotting, severe muscle tightness, high blood sugar spike up to about 500

– Severe sweats overnight, excess of nausea

– Strange period symptoms

– Severe pain in mid back and neck, excess of nausea and vomiting. Severe sinus and respiratory issues, pain in sternum, heavy cough and phlegm

– Severe pain in joints/muscles, severe chest/lung pain, stomach/pelvic cramps and pain, severe cough, fatigue, nausea

– Abdominal and pelvic pain. Grew so bad I had to go into diagnostic imaging

– Severe pain in spine/ribs/pelvis. Unusual vaginal discharge, increased fatigue and headaches

– Consistent cough, severe fatigue, regular ear and sinus infections

Peripheral coldness, Alopecia and Secretion discharge

32N-28005-84333

– lack appetite. chest is tight. slight cough

– throat is raw. eyes hurt. less tired than yesterda. slept most of day 1. head still hurts. had no appetite day 1.

– raw throat ,tired, mild brain fog since day 1. appetite returning, tired

– elbows hurts. throat is raw. some mucous from upper lung

– neck/ shoulder/back pain, slight cough/flem

– stuffy nose. very col hands and feet. chills all night and day. intence headache. fatigue. no appetite. disvomfort in the stomach. mucous. hRd to breTh at night. foggy brain. joint pain. jaw hurts

– some hair loss 2nd day after shot

– no apoetite. some hair loss

– very tired, stuffy nose, raw throat,some flem, less appetite and headaches.

– very tired. hurting joints . blurry vision. headaches. soar and raw throat. stuffy sinus. backache. eyes hurt

– very fatigued. throat is hurting all the time, sinus is not clear. constant headache. chest flutters and tightening, shoulder and upper back muscle ache, blurry vision at times,less of an appetite . a chill sometimes or a hot flash

Gingival discomfort, Dental discomfort and Toothache

32P-16585-20681

– Several of my teeth are painful. I have no underlying conditions and the dentist couldnt find any problems. Paim has lasted three days and is now getting better. went to dentist for a checkup

– tooth/jaw pain. both sides of mouth with wisdom teeth. dentist couldnt find anything. I've had for a week. dentist visit

– teeth and gum discomfort

– psa blood testing went from 4.1 to 5.5.

– Trouble sleeping

– sore throat, runny nore, conjestion, diarrea.

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Erythema and Injection site pruritus

32P-21103-46380

– Very itchy with some redness around site this morning for about 10-15 minutes. Then only a slight itch off & on during the day.

– Red around site and itchy but only periodically

– Still just red and itching around injection site for a few minutes a day. Nothing serious ever.

– Same a usual. Redness & itching for just a bit.

– Dizzineds

– By yesterday afternoon/evening I had a headache/dizziness and 103 fever. By bedtime fever broke with Tylenol and headache/dizziness lifted. Good sleep & good all day today.

– A little neck/shoulder discomfort

Sinus headache, Abdominal pain and Sinus congestion

32P-29858-50337

– Slight sinus congestion

– Underarm lymph nodes are a little swollen. And BTW, the Abdominal pain previously reported was PMS-like and Im post-menopausal. (I didnt see this text entry field on Sunday so am reporting it now, especially after reading reports in The Lily about women noticing differences in their menstrual cycles )

– Sinus headache with nausea

– Minor sore throat

– Sore throat (but I keep testing negative)

Productive cough, Throat irritation and Neck pain

32P-31217-26695

– Pain on my neck area. Also drank alcohol last night.

– My throat got extremely itchy this morning after developing last night. I got the COVID booster and the flu shot at the same time in the same arm. Walgreens pharmacist said it was okay.

– Runny nose, sore throat

– I also have a cold right now and am experiencing those symptoms at the moment. Chest congestion, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing and coughing.

– Sore throat

– Sore throat and productive cough

Synovial cyst, Hypomenorrhea and Menstrual disorder

32P-33316-96511

– 3 days after shot left foot developed lump on top, under great toe. My doc believes as I do, ganglion cyst. Ive never had one before. Also I dont react to bandages, after vaccine I had a bandage shaped rash over injection site.

– Since first Covid shot Ive had 3 menstrual cycles, all of them abnormally light almost non existent. Normal?

– Very very light period ever since vaccine Feb 2021

– Had a sore throat for three days no other symptoms. Did not test

Nightmare, Breast cancer and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

32P-68228-77969

– Severe reflux after going to bed, lasting for about 12 hours

– Frightening nightmare at 1 am 1/23/21

– For the last two nights I have experienced a terrifying nightmare and extremely stressful dreaming. I have intermittent AFib and havent had an episode since 9/12/20. These terrifying dreams wake me up with highly increased heart rate which I fear will trip me into an event. Is having nightmares a symptom of the vaccine? I havent had nightmares or bad dreams for over 20-30 years. FYI I will soon be 82.

– Once again, I woke up at about 2 in the morning experiencing a rapid heart beat114 bpm. The rapid heart rate continued; however, slowed only to 94 bpm. At 4:30 am, I took an extra dose of cardizem and an extra 1/2 of a 150 my tablet of Rythmol. The rapid heart rate continued into 6:10 am when it converted to my normal night time rate of 45 bpm. At 6:45 am I went back to bed and slept until 11 am. My heart rate has remained in my normal daytime rate of 53 to 57 bpm. Are these episodes of rapid heart rate a side effect if the Covid19 vaccine?

– No nightmares or bad dreams last night and no racing heart.

– Nightmares again fir 2 nights

– Sore throat

– I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my right breast on 1/25/22. Today, I learned that there is a cancer in my left breast as well. On 2/25/22, I will undergo a double mastectomy and then radiation and chemo therapies. Multiple cancer doctor offices,

Labyrinthitis, Pharyngeal erythema and Middle ear effusion

32Q-11718-27552

– When I had my first COVID vaccine - my period was trying to start. Ive never missed a period or anything. After getting the first COVID vaccine my period was 3 weeks late. When it finally came it was the worst cycle I have ever had in my life. The pain was like labor pains in my lower abdomen and lower back. I could not function well foe a day or two. Never had this happen before. It was a concern for sure. I had my hormone levels checks a few months ago and my ONGYN said they were all Normal. Please provide information on why this might have happened.

– I had to go to the Doctor today. I have a severe inner ear infection in both ears and a sinus infection. My throat is Red and my ears are both full of fluid. Headache is awful. She prescribed an antibiotic.

– I think the 875 mg antibiotics is helping

Urinary tract discomfort, Prostate cancer and Myalgia

32Q-12207-85734

– Soreness at the injection site.

– Note: I have not had any problems except for a sore shoulder, but my wife has had some problems today with chills, body ache and diarrhea.

– I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. They were watching my PSA score before I had the COVID vaccine. That is my heath condition since you asked. Radiation treatment

– Prostate cancer, almost done with radiation therapy.

– I am having discomfort urinating. I think that it is from my radiation treatments for prostate cancer.

– Chills, muscle aches, fever, malaise, some diahhrea

Injection site urticaria, Skin warm and Injection site warmth

32Q-20014-83250

– Rash and urticaria on arm of injection site. Spread to abdominal girth and periodic rash:itching over trunk and extremities. Started 1 week after vaccine and lasted 4 days even while taking Benadryl every 4 hours

– I am making sure you are aware that I had 4 day course of urticaria started by injection site - raised red warm welted area and in a few hrs spread to abd. Girth and then sporadic over extremities- Benadryl every 4 hrs. Started 8 days after vaccine

Photophobia, Sinus headache and Lacrimation increased

32Q-20436-85248

– In the last week I caught a cold virus, but tested negative for both COVID-19 and flu. I've experienced a sore throat, fever blister, runny nose, watery eyes, nasal congestion, a cough with phlegm, elevated temperature and chills, and sinus headache.

– Dizziness, lack of appetite

– I had a fever blister that started yesterday morning. It may or may not have been triggered by the vaccine.

– I have a head cold. Sneezing, watering eyes, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, migraine with light sensitivity, some chest congestion.

Pollakiuria, Seasonal allergy and Dysgeusia

32Q-46803-08199

– Strange taste in my mouth just after injection.

– Seasonal allergies could be causing fatigue

– Increased urination

– Lymph nodes slightly swollen under arms

– The lymph node on the injection site is slightly swollen again . Also it took a long time to go away the first time (2 months approximately). Other than that I feel fine. Thanks.

– Swollen lymph nodes under arms like I did when I had the vaccinations. This seems to have passed mainly.

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Pruritus

32Q-47924-97520

– Woke up last night with both hands numb including right side of face (same side as injection). Please note I received allergy immunology shots 24hrs prior to vaccine which I was told by Allergist office was ok.

– The 1st dose made my right side of face and hands go numb. Hands resolved in 5 min. The face the next day. Saw my primary the next day. Occasionally have pins and needles feeling in legs, feet, hands and a continued yeast infection since 1st dose.

– Mild tingling in extremities, lightheaded

– Overall body tingling and itchy

– Tingling in extremities and back

– This is about 6days post 2nd shot

Scratch, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstruation delayed

32Q-60576-12020

– two small bruises on anterior, medial left leg after shot

– 3 scratches on upper arm

– Woke up with swelling, redness and bump after symptoms disappeared

– Fever started last night, broke this morning and then started again. It hurt to be still so it was hard to sleep. Experienced lability both laughing and crying.

– Fever lasted about 24 hours. Had to take extra strength Tylenol 1 pill 4X at intervals

– Tired particularly in the afternoon

– 2days late for menstrual cycle, light spotting, swollen glands under jaw line

– Started my menstrual cycle 2 days late. Bloated

Injection site inflammation, Injection site induration and Injection site discomfort

32R-19310-39157

– Slight inflammation at site. Firmness in arm at site about 40cm diameter .

– None

– Slight discomfort at injection site

– Runny nose. Chills fatigue

– Covid positive antigen june 18. Took Paxlovid. With significant improvement. Had rebound and receive script for second round of Paxlovid but did not have to take. I weathered the storm and now I just have slight congestion with no fever. Got Script for anti viral

Pharyngeal disorder, Pharyngitis and Aphthous ulcer

32R-76401-86036

– Lower back pain likely related to luteal phase of cycle

– I felt a little punky for a couple of daysa bit of post nasal drip g/I stuff etc.

– Everything feels inflamed. Not unlike before I get my period.

– Clammy sweatiness

– Maybe a little clammy

– Canker sore in mouth, eye ache, headache

– Headache for a few days that came and went with punky feeling in back of throat.

– Vomiting

– I had a bout of vomiting about six weeks ago.

– Weird neuro neck pain.

– Clamminess

Pharyngeal exudate, Muscle contracture and Food aversion

32S-20012-74210

– Arm is slightly sore at injection site but only when the grand baby bumps into it. Been taking Tylenol every 4-6 hours since injection

– Sore throat

– Sore throat, enlarged lymph node in left arm pit (injection site is right arm)

– Mild sore throat, swollen lymph node left arm pit

– Persistent, dry hacking cough from 10 pm last night until 5 am, swollen lymph node in left arm pit

– One episode of piercing pain in gum area above upper teethSkin sores on right side of face and around lips

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck and armsAwful sore throat with exudate+ EBV+CMVWill be contacting primary dr re. second dose

– Had mono-like symptoms triggered from first vaccine (similar to Feb. 2020 symptoms-before COVID testing was available). Doctor advised that I wait about getting second vaccine until I feel better. I wont be getting it.

– Chronic muscle pain at injection site-affects range of motion, painful sores on right temple area and left forehead area (have persisted since middle of April), piercing, pin-point abdominal pains (these have subsided), an aversion to meat. I have an appt scheduled with a rheumatologist

– Still have facial rash from previous vaccine, arm was still sore from previous vaccine. Saw rheumatologist who repeated CMV test (negative for active case)

– Awoke to pain similar to menstrual cramps (Im 14 years post menopause) pains lasted about an hour and subsided

– When I woke up I had a sharp pain in left forehead area-felt superficial and was brief. Then, I had the same feeling in my left hand which was also brief.

– Increased resting heart rate (110) late morning

– The only residual issue I have other than injection site soreness is a rash on my face that erupted two weeks after the first vaccine. Its getting better slowly but still present.

– Facial rash not going away-another red bump came up today ughh

– Left eye is dry

– I had terrible hip pain yesterday but it resolved with Tylenol.Earlier in the week, I had an irritation on the left eye in the area underneath that left forehead rash. It resolved after a couple of days.The rash is finally healing with no new spots

– Rash continues on face and I have had a sore on each upper, inner eyelid. Went to eye doctor.Muscle contracture of left toes

– I was so hopeful the rash was done and healing. However, I had another spot eruption yesterday in left forehead area. The spot on inner eyelid is still red but does not hurt like it did. I now have a spot on the right side of my lower lip.

– Continue to have facial rash. Follow up visit with eye doctor due to eyelid spot not completely healed. Also, two days with body aches and fatigue. Two days with low body temp (96.7, 97.2). Returned call to CDC but did not get a callback.

– Now on blood pressure medication

Photosensitivity reaction, Bursitis and Parosmia

32S-23096-34599

– Strangely i smell smoke when there is none.

– Still smelling smoke when there is none. Also photosensitivity. Burned in the tanning bed like never before. Not sure why. Thought i would mention.

– Armpit lymph nodes are very swollen and sore

– I have had a very unusual amount of inflamation in my joints as well as a flare up of bursitis in my hip after 3 years since my last injection in the hip. I had see my PCP for stronger antiinflamatory meds. Ibuprofen was not effective. Pcp and orthopedist office visit

Tumor excision, Shoulder arthroplasty and Colon cancer

32S-33933-78996

– I have noticed a small amount of unusual dizziness.

– Just to give you information... I am still noticing some dizziness when I first stand up after sitting or lying down for awhile. This isnt severe and it does not last long, but it is unusual. But also, I have experienced this some in the past and it seemed to be related to stress. Maybe this is just a sign that that The shot is stressing my system.

– Unrelated to covid vaccine, I had a shoulder replaced. That has gone well. But I have developed swelling in one leg that is currently causing a lot of trouble.

– 3-4 weeks ago allergy attack (?) morphed into something like a bad cold (or covid?). Tough week. Got tested for covid. Report was negative. No problems since then.

– Colon cancer discovered and tumor removed. Will begin chemo next week. Full recovery expected. Limitations listed below were only temporary. FYI, I am retired.

Bacterial vaginosis, Adnexa uteri pain and Premenstrual syndrome

32S-56644-08174

– My eyes hurt for a little while, kind of like dry eyes but not

– Vaccine 2/15/21, bad, out of ordinary yeast infection 2/20/21.

– 1 week after vaccine, had unusual yeast infection, 2 weeks later Had a period but Im in menopause. Not sure if related or not to the vaccine.

– May be weather related

– Could be weather related headache

– Yeast infection again, had one after first vaccine dose and again after second Dr had previously prescribed medicine in case another infection occurred

– 2/15/21 vac # 1 and 3/22/21 vac #22/20/21 through 4/11/21, Dr thought yeast inf, but didnt go away, Dr now confirmed 4/12 Bacterial Vaginosis. Also had random period after being in menopause.

– 2nd Bacterial Vaginosis infection since vaccination, never had BV before vaccine.

– Had menstrual cycle monthly for 3 mos so far since booster, confirmed menopause 3 yrs ago, ovary pain and other menstrual symptoms (similar to after initial vaccine)

Specialist consultation, Cardiac flutter and Impaired work ability

32S-57624-39217

– Fatigue, headaches

– Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes, swollen lymph nodes on armpit

– Swollen lymph glands

– Severe migraine for 3 days Chiropractor and PCP

– Migraines much worse than normal PCP visit for pain injection

– Severe migraines, missed work 3-4 times Primary care physician

– Severe migraines PCP, Neurologist

– Dizziness, heart palpitations, heart flutters, chest pain, shortness of breath, myalgia

– Dizziness, more migraines

Dry throat, Body temperature increased and Throat irritation

32T-18561-04275

– No but I'm asking how long this goes on? I thought it was only one week

– Please note I just got my third shot about 10 minutes ago!!

– I did not get to report this yesterday but after I had done this daily check-in which was early in the afternoon, I did have some significant fatigue all afternoon and evening. It did resolve overnight.

– By the way, you're asking this too early, I had my shot 3 and 1/2 hours ago

– I got COVID! Minor dry scratchy throat, with rare end inhalation dry cough on June 6th, when I tested negative in the morning. On June 7th I tested with a faint line positive, confirmed by a PCR. That afternoon I had low grade temp, which resolved No room to put anywhere else, I'm 72 years old and I got paxlovid on June 7

Cardiac failure congestive, Heart rate decreased and Oxygen saturation decreased

32T-20655-56579

– I don't know if there's a word for it, but just a general feeling like I'm coming down with something.

– Light hurt my eyes.

– My heart rate and O² (this morning when I opened my eyes it was 50bpm and O² was 80)have been consistantly low, possibly getting lower, for a few weeks. I don't think it's related but a friend (nurse) said I should report it.

– CHF symptoms have gotten worse with increased shortness of breath, lower 0² levels and (generally) lower heart rate (BPM). Resting O² average 86-94. Resting heartrate average 51-62. Yesterday however a minor emotional upset resulted in 115 BPM.

– CHF is much worse. No idea if there is a relationship between vaccine and my current health. I have shortness of breath, heart rate in 45-55 BPM range. The question below 'unable to work' NA due to disability. Unable at present to see doctor.

– Heart failure is worse... shortness of breath, at rest heart rate in 40s-50s, *slight* exertion can cause heart rate of 125+, no knowledge if my clotting disorder is a factor.

– Episodes of runny nose, coughing up copious amounts of mucus, lack of appetite, stomach cramps, etc.

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