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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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Abnormal sensation in eye, Visual impairment and Disturbance in attention

334-13380-48442

– Intermittent Dizzy, eyes not focusing

– Unfamiliar hip and shoulder pain

– Vision issues when I was so fatigued. Could not see to read (like when dilated) and eyes felt like jello if that makes any sense.

– My asthma has increased tremendously over the past month.

– Noticed gradual breathlessness over the past 6 weeks. I do suffer from asthma but this is more than usual. Doctor appointment is scheduled for next week.

Hypersensitivity, Influenza like illness and Sneezing

334-13451-99818

– Allergy related-congestion

– Its allergy season! So, I have congestion, sneezing, slight sore throat.... just started Flonase it will help ease the allergy reaction.I am also getting my second Pfizer vaccine in 7 days.

– Allergies are acting up...runny nose, head congestion

– For the past 3 days I have been experiencing similar symptoms to what I had 24hrs after my second vaccine. Extreme fatigue, chills and general malaise.I am a bit concerned because today is the end of the 2 weeks where I should have immunity.

– Fatigue general malaise

– Cold, Flu like symptoms- no fever lasting for a week. Tested negative for Covid.

Sinus pain, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Abdominal discomfort

334-14468-48156

– Lightheaded

– Headache, slight fever, stuffy nose, stomach discomfort

– Fever, fatigue head congestion in mid January. Vomiting, stomach pain, fever, diarrhea towards the end of February.

– Headaches that are likely allergy related

– Sinus pressure and pain

– Runny nose, fatigue, sore throat, headache

– Fever, headache, cough, aches, loss of appetite (in November). Runny nose, stuffy nose, cough (in December) Tested negative for Covid both times.

Pyelocaliectasis, Dysphonia and Tenderness

334-33538-81195

– This does not relate to my second shot but rather to my first. About 9 days after receiving the first dose of the vaccine a red and itchy patch of skin developed about 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 on my upper arm.

– The red etc area by the injection site has increased in size. Also have a scratchy throat.

– Have had congestion, raspy voice and cough today and the prior 2 days.

– Coughing, scratchy throat, and congestion continues coupled with a horse throat sometimes.

– Armpit lymph nodes have recently decreased in size. They were swollen post vaccine.

– Am experiencing tenderness/soreness along the inside of the left thigh.

– US indicating a caliectasis In person office visit

– Progression of AMD Scheduled office appt with my opthamologist

COVID-19 pneumonia, Night sweats and Hyperhidrosis

335-11816-28107

– Fever of 101 day after dose 2.

– Swelling of lymph nodes under arm where got shot

– Enlarged lymph nodes under arm

– Lymph nodes swollen under arm of shot

– Fever broke overnight. 2 nights of very severe drenching sweats.

– Night sweats

– Swollen lymph nodes under arm where got shot

– Swollen lymph node under arm near breast got shot in

– Lymph node under arm on side of shot

– Got Covid and rebound from paxlovid Chest scan. Had Covid pneumonia.

Angina pectoris, Urticaria and Abdominal pain upper

335-12503-83710

– Sore throat

– Itching on my back and stomach area, possible other allergies.

– Unstoppable diarrhea and stomach cramps

– Diarrhea that has not gone away

– Broke out all over body with hives (itching intensely)

– Broke out in hives, no known cause.

– Very sick, stomachache, backache, shoulders and arms ache. Feel like throwing up. Can't sleep. All over body aches.

– Heart ache, back hurting, nausea and diarrhea

– Cold with chest congestion

– Vomiting after most evening meals

Sunburn, Poor quality sleep and Rash erythematous

335-14706-61487

– It hurts really bad :/

– My whole body hurts :/

– Okay so when it comes to the rash, Ive got a little red patch lower down on my arm and its hot like a sunburn

– Im so tired bro

– I don't know if the fatigue and muscle ache are related to the vaccination or if it's just because I haven't slept well

– Asthma has gotten much worse, but it has gotten colder here in GA so idk Muscle soreness and joint pain Idk of my stuff is caused by the vaccine or if it's just tangential to other stuff in my life if that makes sense

Panic attack, Peripheral swelling and Feeling hot

335-24461-09138

– Covid arm - on the 8 th day after getting first vaccine shot, my arm developed a rash with heat and swelling.

– In the last week Ive had two all over rashes with extreme heat (day 1 and day 3). Resolved with one Benadryl. Day 5, 6 & 7 dizziness (room spinning).

– I had vertigo first thing each morning from three weeks after first vaccine until two weeks after the second shot.

– I had two episodes of panic attack.

Salmonellosis, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Food poisoning

335-32074-71943

– Exacerbated pre-existing neuropathic pain in injected arm

– Suspect symptoms are unrelated to vaccine; most likely from other chronic condition.

– Believe unrelated to vaccine (pre-existing conditions)

– Recent loose stools; treating w/ Loperamide. Ingrown toenail: a periodic recurring conditionable to cut out, found minor infection, am treating as have in past; infection appears to be resolved, swelling down, pain reduced; daily hot soaks cont.

– Chronic minor unproductive cough Ive had for last 16 months has gotten a bit worse & become somewhat productive occasionally producing clear thickened or sometimes somewhat whitened phlegm. Also some abdominal discomfort. Will schedule MD for cou

– Sporadic migraines.

– Food poisoning. Symptoms suspicious of salmonella; likely vector raw onions in salad.

– Diarrhea was severe; left me wondering if I had somehow picked up contaminated food & become infected with salmonella again: had nasty bout ~roughly 4 weeks agobased on symptoms & easy food match). TX with antispasmodic & Imodium have stopped loose

– Injection site pain is ONLY flu site now; COVID side appears normal. Other symptoms strike me as probably unrelated to COVID as they are consistent with periodic symp. of other conditions I have.

– Muscular pain in arms returned (both sides), varies between mild and moderate over the course of the day. Insure why but not related to exercise; occasional single dose ibuprofen may account for periods of time where pain was absent.

– Fatigue

– (in disbelief) I apparently acquired salmonellaagain. Those onions... (I am excluding the transient salmonella symptoms from my self-assessment below)

Decreased appetite, Injection site pain and Cough

335-81290-49972

– My appetite was off, too

– Just sore at the site

– Much pain at injection site. That nurse really jabbed me hard! The first dose nurse was much better; I felt nothing, not even the jab! Dose two nurse was terrible

– Now it is evening and feel much better

– I have a phlegmy cough; no idea if it is related

– I had the shingles vaccine. First dose I felt nothing but second dose made my entire body very sore and tired for parts of two or three three days.

Fine motor skill dysfunction, Joint lock and Pulmonary congestion

336-11282-97001

– Diarrhea a couple of times, left shoulder joint pain, joint/fingers left hand pain and feels like they lock--losing dexterity. I have been getting diarrhea on and off for last few months. Don't know if all these are covi related.

– Constant tinnitus that seems to be much louder recently. General chest congestion. Sore throat and fatigue yesterday.

– I had covid. Symptoms started 5/17 and still recovering. Migraine headaches. Extreme lung and sinus congestion. Still lingering symptoms but getting better.

– Migraines, fatigue, chest congestion.

Grip strength decreased, Raynaud's phenomenon and Neuralgia

336-18254-84699

– Tingling in feet

– Tingling in extremities - Raynauds syndrome

– Raynauds syndrome acting up, hand numbness

– Runny nose and back pain.

– Tingling, higher blood pressure, stomach irritation

– Raynauds syndrome, hand and feet falling asleep a lot throughout the day, extremities numbing and tingling intensely

– Dizziness, raynauds syndrome, tingling and numbing of extremities, sore throat, common cold symptoms

– Hand and foot tingling. Tiredness/fatigue. Dizziness

– Sneezing, coughing

– Foot and hand tingling

– Swollen and painful lymph nodes in armpit of injected arm; hand of injected arm: carpal tunnel pain and difficult gripping

– Random skin rash on neck; fatigue; gastrointestinal problems

Limb immobilization, Joint noise and Middle insomnia

336-20460-97466

– I had sever on fire pain in my arm. Could not move my arm or bend since the shot. My arm went numb and tingled

– Arm still kills hurts to move and hurts to the touch. Still tired and cant bend

– Woke up with pain last night, still feels like a bad sunburn. On fire at times

– Still feels like a sun burn and headache since the shot

– My arm still kills!!Cant feel my arm after I go to work. I simply want a amputation to this arm. Went to my dr, now given pains meds,have to start PT for this arm, and nerve therapy and cant sleep due to pain. Have to take 2x Benadryl@night Drs office. Decided to save money and not go to the er

– My teeth hurt, worst migraine and pressure in my brain.

– My arm still hurts from the first shot. It will go completely tired. Scheduled P.T. for the left arm P.T.

– Still having pain from first shot and scheduled pt for next week

– Pain in the top of my shoulder like a fire, snapping when I go to lift or carry. It happened the day of the injection and comes on more frequently now Went for PT

Somnolence, Brain fog and Influenza like illness

336-21695-67978

– I received the vaccine 5 days ago. I had pain at the site for 3 days. The day after the shot, I felt fluey. Headache, slight fever, body aches, extreme fatigue. Slept all day, ate only a couple of crackers. 2nd day, felt better but still quite fatigued. Ate a little, sat in recliner for the whole day. Ate dinner for the first meal. 3rd day felt mostly well though felt a kind of body fatigue that kept me from doing much physical. 4th day finally felt well.

– I got Covid in late December. I had a mild fever for a day and aches, sore throat, fatigue and brain fuzziness for 4 or 5 days. I tested positive a second time a week after my first positive test. Some heart symptoms have gotten worse: frequent PACs.

Hemorrhoids, Dysuria and Sputum discolored

336-27735-85405

– Painful/burning urination, sore/scratchy throat, fever, general malaise

– I contracted COVID-19 in early April. Symptoms were mild (light cough, runny nose), and the fever lasted about 36 hours.

– I developed a sore throat, general malaise and a post nasal drip with yellow/green mucus. I tested negative for COVID, flu, mono and strep. A PA thought I had a mild viral infection of indeterminate origin.

– I had a runny nose and scratchy throat for approximately three days.

– Runny/stuffy nose, cough, malaise

Shoulder arthroplasty, Discharge and Dehydration

336-67805-12255

– My bruising is going away where I got the injection. Is it normal to get a bruise?

– Yes for the past five days my sugars have been about 50 points higher than usual and difficult to control

– How do I get another vaccine card? I lost mine and the pharmacy where I got my shots say they dont have any extra

– Allergy symptoms drainage cough sore throat

– UTI dehydration, sinus symptoms

– Got a Reverse TSR. Not vaccine related

– Runny nose, sore throat,drainage

Upper respiratory tract congestion, Productive cough and Chest discomfort

337-11809-65714

– Sore joints and muscles. Could be unrelated. Tired.

– Probably winter alergies: cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, sore throat

– Coughing, congestion, probably allergies or common cold.

– Fatigue, light headedness, muscle and joint pain, some nausea, but nothing that lasted too long except the muscle and joint pain. I had a prior neck injury which I was already receiving PT for, but the pain seemed to get worse after vaccination Just PT and muscle manipulation for the neck and back pain, but I had a prior neck injury.

– Raspy cough Phlegm Scratchy throat

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Poor quality sleep and Mobility decreased

337-15702-50126

– I have been good fir years. Today I took my conference call from my bed. Very fatigue, didnt sleep well and not worth a dam today. Took nap in my truck at lunch. Is now 5:00 pm and I still fell louder. If I knew I would have felt like this I would never have taken this shot. I bypassed the virus fir a year and then voluntary took this lousy unproven shot. Never had a reaction to any flu shot and do not take any medication. I will be thinking twice before I return fir the second one

– Day 4 still feel horrible, weak and tired cannot function for whole day. This vaccine is terrible unbelievable how bad I feel.

– 5 days still sick would rather had actual Covid then this. Will tell the rest of my family wife and 4 kids to avoid this experiment vaccine

– This is ridiculous I was fine fir years now after 1 week still fatigued and weak and in bed

Specialist consultation, Sciatica and Balance disorder

337-18298-30164

– Sneezing, running nose, fatigue.

– Extreme fatigue, unsteady, weak and vomiting.

– Runny nose and productive cough for approximately 5-6 weeks. May get better one day then worse the next day. Allergy and antihistamine medications have had little to no effect. No fever present.

– Fatigue and loss of balance, overall weakness. In person office visit with primary care provider.

– Back and sciatica pain.

– Sneezing, running nose, fatig7e.

Rash, Injection site pain and Fatigue

337-19105-73654

– The day after I received my shot, I did not select fatigue/tiredness as a symptom, but I definitely had those symptoms along with soreness/pain at the injection site.

– Had a rash develop on chest in between my first and second dose, lasting 4 weeks and still healing. Never had one like this before and unsure if related to vaccine.

– Still have a rash on my chest, lasting a month and seeking medical care. Going to dermatologist Monday

Dermatitis contact, Nasal dryness and Paranasal sinus discomfort

338-24201-32687

– I felt a little tired for about 3 days a week after the first dose. I had a light headache as well. I wasnt 100%. Felt I had sinus pressure but not too bad just some discomfort. Other than that I was fine. Im good now.

– Allergic reaction to a face lotion. Seeing allergist this week for testing. In addition I experienced dry nose more than usual even though I have central humidifier and humidifier in my room and family room. I'm hoping it will get better in summer. Regular visit

Hepatic pain, Impaired work ability and Asthenia

339-30166-11253

– Incredible weakness in whole body last night , after drinking a lot of water the weakness got a little better, wasnt sure if I would have to go to hospital last night, but was better enough after lots of water to get through night.

– Just very sick to my stomach for the last 3 days and fatigued.

– I have been sick to my stomach for 4days now. I was supposed to work today and had to cancel a client because of feeling weak and nauseous.. this seems to be going on longer then anyone Ive heard about. Im not sure what to do.

– Still feeling weak, and headaches today and still feeling sick to my stomach.. my liver hurts.. I juiced some greens this morning to try to help my sore liver and it seemed to help , but now it is sore again.

Abdominal pain lower, Injection site swelling and Sinus congestion

339-31175-58880

– I was back to my daily exercises yesterday

– Gland in armpit of arm I received the vaccine is a slightly swollen

– Last night, I started having chills, I had a temp of 99.3, the area where the vaccine injection was swelled along with the glands around the armpit.That gland is still swollen.

– Abdominal pain is moderate & is in the lower left quadrant. Only had diarrhea once this morning.

– I think the fatigue & tiredness might be more from overdoing with activities than from the vaccine.

– Extreme dizziness for the first few hours this morning

– Last night, I realized the glands in & around my armpit on the same side I had the vaccine was rather swollen. It's still rather swollen & a bit sore today.

– Sinuses fuller than normal & soreness in forehead area

Dry skin, Abnormal dreams and Secretion discharge

33A-19891-20174

– lower left back pain

– I should have mentioned earlier. I have had very vivid dreams.

– rash

– I have a rash that itches tremendously. But kinda burns after I itch. I have slept early and haven't completed health checkins. Rash isn't around injection site.

– more rashes since last time I mentioned. Don't get a chance to fill these out that often.

– I still have my rash which is very annoying A little an elbows but now a lot on base of scalp

– extremely tired

– the dry skin on elbows and private areas have not resolved so much. Thought we were told that they would!!

– congestion, wheezing, Bronchitis. prompt care

– cough and mucus

Eye hemorrhage, Dysuria and Muscle fatigue

33A-20689-29179

– Very achy injection arm from my neck to my wrist

– I experienced constipation and now bloating. I have also missed my period which is not typical nor am I pregnant.

– My period was 1 week late and that is very u usual for me.

– Hurts to pee; slight earache

– Theres a lump in my arm about 6 from the injection site

– Had heart rythym issues during the night

– Still have a small lump Under the skin about 6" down from injection site

– I get an odd plugging in my ears and then a buzzing in my head with some dizziness. Also I keep having blood vessels burst in my eyes.

– Underarm pain/swelling

– Underarm soreness and swelling

– Beginning day 6 post booster was having muscle fatigue in arms and legs. Was not from exercise or strenuous activity. Seems to have resolved after 3 days. Also severe headaches that lasted 10 days post booster w/neck spasms day 7/8/9.

– Dizziness and ringing in ears

– Still more dizziness and ringing/buzzing in ears

Abdominal pain, Vomiting and Sneezing

33A-32369-02355

– Nausea headache fatigue muscle ached

– Nausea headaches fatigue Abdominal pain

– Abdominal pain and diarrhea. Increases nausea

– Increased Nausea vomiting and diarrhea.

– Head congestion sore throat nausea diarrhea

– Head congestion sneezing bit of a sore throat but I have seasonal allergies and probably the source. It has dissipated considerably.

– Nausea fatigue

– Tested positive for covid. Headaches, congestion, sore throat nausea, diarrhea, fatigue. tested positive after negative test, Covid rebound.

Alopecia areata, Pharyngeal hypoesthesia and Specialist consultation

33A-35202-60529

– When got home . throat a bit numb . Ok now

– Had all day yesterday numb throat , tongue , cheek area . Gone now

– Lost my appetite since the day I got vaccinated

– Noticed 2 days ago a bald patch . I never lost hair . Went to dermatologist today . She said its alopecia areata . Said something must have triggered this auto immune . Has anyone mentioned they have gotten this with vaccine ? Dermatologist, physical doctor

– Dermatologist says I have alopecia areata . And autoimmune that attacks hair follicles . Said something triggered this . How many people has gotten this diagnosis after the shot ? Need blood work for autoimmune diseases

– Same . Seems I developed alopecia areata from first vaccine . I checked my antibodies last week they are at 214.8 . Still doing tests for more autoimmune diseases

Cardiac discomfort, Hyperacusis and Depressed mood

33A-43729-59310

– Hands itching

– Hands itch

– My typical post-menses migraine was a bit worse. Lasted at least a full day longer than usual and was fairly bad in the pain and nausea area. It has passed apparently, I think.

– Rash on hand Backdated item -- Sun 4/25/2021 I had weird cardiac/stroke-style symptom. Early in morning had a VERY strong weakening / pressure around left shoulder/arm, spreading to my neck, and then my right shoulder ~ 6min. ER visit found nothing.

– Very sensitive hearing last 6 weeks -- certain sounds have become very, very loud (dishes, crumpling plastic bags, sometimes groups talking). The closest thing I could find, and it seems really close, is hyperacusis.

– An unresolved but improving shingles condition has been more itchy and achy since the Covid booster

– Tinnitus, sadness Bringing it to attention at annual visit 11/2/22; also have reg therapy

Ear discomfort, Migraine and Myalgia

33B-14102-92715

– Slight headache no meds needed at this time vaccine given at around 10:30am. Its 2:03 pm feeling ok

– Only chills on right side of face and right side of body took Tylenol at 5 am

– I forgot to mention I have Lupus and RA

– Tired

– Started yesterday evening

– Decided to take an Imodium today Hope it helps

– Started again this morning

– Migraine headache since Sunday

– Coughing, sinus - runny nose, ear pressure Achy- muscle pain,

Neuralgia, Mobility decreased and Muscle spasms

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– Tingling and aggressive nerve pain - cranium,face, neck ,left arm ( arm where shot was given )- symptoms were acute for 2weeks but have subsided somewhat- symptoms started 15 minutes after injection - Physical appointments with physical therapist and rehabilitation docplus mri of brain and neck

– Nerve pain in face and neck has abated but has left my neck in muscular spasm / hard to turn head - can get better with physical therapy - PT appointments

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