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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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Feeling jittery, Nervousness and Flushing

37U-99969-30548

– Jittery

– 10 minutes after I received my Injection my heart started racing and I felt flush. I quickly felt better but then the episodes would reoccur for the next 2 hours making me feel shaky and tired. I tried to submit this on the app but the time had passed and It wouldn't let me.

– I have been having anxiety attacks multiple times a day. My first one was 10 minutes after receiving the vaccine and it has gotten progressively worse ever since. I'm not sure if it is related to the vaccine or not.

Visual impairment, Pain in extremity and Headache

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– I'm prone to headaches and they turn into migraines so I take Excedrin when neededneed ..I find that my headaches are starting to linger which they never did before. Except run isn't helping much but there not turning into migraines.

– Sorry I'm late with my updates but when I 1st got the shot my arm was really really sore and I felt a headache coming on.. vision a little off but I took an Exedren and everything's been fine ever since except for my sore arm

– All good

Depressed level of consciousness, Hematochezia and Hypersomnia

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– I feel very lucky to have received the Pfizer vaccine!

– I didn't get to answer the survey 24 hours after shot cuz it expired before I saw it.

– I just got the 2nd shot 5 minutes ago.

– Gratitude for the Pfizer vaccine & my good fortune

– Just want to sleep all day!

– Slept more than 10 hours, yet still tired!

– Finally feeling alert & able to focus again!

– Still thankful for Pfizer vaccine!

– Not as alert as desired.

– Loose bowels w/blood in stool. Don't know if it's related to the vaccine. Continuing fatigue.

– Fatigue, back & tummy pain, & loose bowels; but it may be cuz I drank 16 oz of celery juice on empty stomach on Tue & Wed.

– Continuing fatigue, sleeping 10+ hours per day & brain fog after only a few hours of my alertness. Also, loose bowels. But it may not be cuz of vaccine.

Injection site swelling, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

37V-23749-72720

– My left arm has been hurting at the shot sight, since i got the second shot in my right arm

– From shot 1, my shot sight swelled to 4 in diameter and hurt badly. It took 5 days to go away. 2 weeks later it came back, same as above, but only about 3. Again very painful. Lasted 5 days. Now my arm hurts in that spot all the time

– My arms on both sides hurt at least 3 times a week where my shots were given.

Eosinophilia, Aura and Chromaturia

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– Nursing child (2.5 years old) has irritability.

– Ringing in ear

– Lymph nodes under same arm where shot was given are a little tender & enlarged

– Runny nose, sneezing, fatigue (suspected seasonal allergies)

– auras (I have epilepsy and usually get auras before seizures)

– heart pounding, rapid heart rate (around 101 bpms), dark urine

– Neurological, seizure

– Pain in right calf

– Heart rate still in 90s-102, pain in right calf Appointment scheduled with PCP for tomorrow (Monday, 04/19/21)

– Extreme fatigue, headaches, increased heart rate; lab work shows abnormal reaction to vaccine, including eosinophilia.

– Since the last vaccine (seizure, eosinophilia, blood in urine), I have gotten sick twice. My immune system is shot. I have recurrent headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and my heart rate is still high. Menstrual cycle is haywire. Now taking B12 injections

– Fatigue, comes and goes but is getting better. Better with the B-12 injections.

– Headaches

– Headaches, pain behind right eye, sometimes feels like heart skips a beat Awaiting appointment

– Since my vaccine, I have had trouble with my heart. I never had heart problems prior. I saw a cardiologist and had to wear a monitor for a few weeks. The monitor picked up PVCs, which he noted in a few patients post-vaccine. Am being followed by card

– Heart - PVCs. Scheduled for a stress test and another halter (heart monitor). Lymph nodes - Tomorrow, scheduled for a CT scan with contrast for hard lymph node in neck. Breast - Scheduled for a diagnostic mammogram for lump in right breast.

Restless arm syndrome, Restless legs syndrome and Oropharyngeal discomfort

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– Insomnia big time. Could not sleep at all last night. Restless arms and legs sweating

– The reason why I might be tired as because the shot gave me insomnia the night before. Could not sleep at all. Last night I slept okay restless legs crazy bad house

– My gland behind my ear on my neck swelled up very sore throat not feel good on the same side the shot was given on. Upon some research I found out this is one of the side effects that can happen. I have. And verified only on shot side

– Sore throat and weak. Cloudy head woozi

– Swollen gland on same side as shot under my ear. And sore throat. Same thing happened with first shot

– Shingles developed just a few days after second dose period don't know if it's related

– Roommate fully vaccinated came down with covid virus sick. Thank goodness. Much better 5 days. I started having some symptoms was not tested. He had Pfizer I had moderna. I did not get nearly as bad as him. Breakthrough case they called it

– Got covid the first week of November after getting my second booster a couple months before.

Tongue blistering, Renal impairment and Blood cholesterol increased

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– Numb/Tingling tongue; tingling lips overnight

– Blister on tongue

– Improved allergies/sinus;. Not sure if it's a coincidence or not.

– Numbness and tingling at the tip of the tongue and around the lips.

– Numbness/tingling tongue & lips; gagging

– Night sweats; itchy palm

– Improved allergies/sinus

– Improved allergies/sinuses

– High cholesterol; abnormal kidney function

– Pain at the injection site lasted 72 hour; I had a slight tingle on the tip of my tongue and lips that lasted 24 hours

– Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea.

– Upper respiratory congestion

– Numbness and tingling lips and tip of tongue

– Fatigue, brain fog

Sleep deficit, Nightmare and Irritability

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– Irritability

– Fluke? Last 3 days have had nightmares

– Have not been able to sleep more then 3-4 hours.

– Body aches made my normal back pain 100 times worse

– Probably allergy related, sore throat, hoarse voice, violent coughing fits causing raw throat

– Lower back pain after nerve block done. It is very achy this time compared to no pain before. Probably not vaccine or anything covid related.

– Loss of smell, loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue

Malignant melanoma, Injection site nodule and Hypoesthesia

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– My right hand went numb and was tingling for a bit.

– Neck pain

– Golf ball size knot at injection site.

– Hands going completely numb multiple times a day.

– My joints in my knees have been hurting badly ever since my second dose. Its really odd thats its gotten worst and seems to have magnified once received the vaccine.

– My neck has been hurting consistently since the shot as well as my joints. Just seems odd.

– Diagnosed with Melanoma cancer

Peripheral coldness, Feeling cold and Paresthesia

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– Right hand and foot tingling and itching a little for the first first half hour. Didn't normally do that. Had shit in right arm. Tolerable.

– Freezing cold and fever at the same time feeling. Hands cold as ice arms hot, teeth chattering at times

– Fever set in four thirty yesterday. Coming down now

– Had a strange rash for a few days on and she itching of fingers and toes internally . Better now. Not sure if related.a little short of breathe.

– COVID lung detected . Having some pain. Waiting on referral to pulmonologist. Missed a few days of work. To the emergency room and cat scan showed nodules calcified and non calcified but there before COVID Er u regular doctor to imaging center . Trying to get a lung doctor referral who will take my insurance

Influenza, Axillary pain and Injection site pain

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– Aches only in the armpit area on same side where I had the vaccine shot

– Swollen lymph node in armpit area (moderate pain) on the same side as the arm where I got the shot

– Slight coughing

– Swollen lymph node in armpit area; some coughing

– Got sick (cold or flu) almost half a year later but probably unrelated to the vaccine

– Muscle Aches around the injection site: swollen armpit lymph node on same side of injection site

Sinus pain, Sinus disorder and Paranasal sinus discomfort

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– Chills,Headaches fever muscle aches

– Headaches every day sinus problems and pain in my forehead my right arm never stop hurting since the vaccine. Personal Dr

– Sinus pressure congestion and pain, headache,

– Ear pain My family Dr

– Headaches every day since I have the vaccine My doctor

– I got COVID-19

– My sinus they never get better suffering from sinus infection I have to take medicine all the time and I have headaches every day

Hot flush and COVID-19

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– A few weeks after my second booster I started having intense hot flashes that were especially bad at night. A few months later they stopped. A few weeks after my third booster same thing happened. Fourth booster was a few weeks ago and hot flashes

– Hot flashes continue. Especially bad at night

– The hot flashes continue. They are very intense.

– The hot flashes continue. I found forums were this is happening to men and post menopausal women.

Anaphylactic reaction, Lip swelling and Abdominal pain

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– I live with anaphylaxis. Underneath my lip is slightly swollen but I consider this reaction mild and will probably take a little Benadryl tonight.

– I have had slight swelling under my lips. I live with anaphylaxis and sometimes react to anything new.

– The rash and itching is on my hands.

– I dont think the abdominal pain is related to the shot.

– Im seeing my PCP at his office.

– Fever & chills for a day and a half.

Nerve compression, Hyperhidrosis and Neck pain

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– Profuse sweating every time I sleep has been occurring over the last few days. This will happen whenever I take a nap or go to sleep for the night. I will wake up dripping sweat, even though I did not feel feverish when sleeping last night. Im hoping it will be different tonight, as I no longer have a fever.

– A little bit of pain in my neck on the side the shot was administered (this could be related to sleeping though)

– I believe I have a pinched nerve on my left neck/shoulder (the same side I got my injection two weeks ago). I dont think they are related.

Mental fatigue, Scab and Rash vesicular

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– Have been very sleepy! Sleeping an extra 2-4 hours

– Sleep pattern has been off since Sunday night/Monday morning - I wake up after 2-3 hrs and am awake for hours. ALSO, Possible rash since Monday night - thought they were bug bites; chicken pox-like bumps, get 1-3 new bumps a day (legs, back, clavicle), bright red, VERY painful & itchy (also wakes me up at night!), become hard and seem to fill with fluid. Calamine doesn't work so will try Benadryl to relieve pain/itch.

– Still finding small red bumps, very itchy on back/shoulder; nothing new on legs.

– Monday 2/22 after 1st shot these bumps appeared. Thought: bug bites. New Blister, pimple-like bumps continue to erupt on my body (ankles, and now neck and thighs). Red Painful. Itchy Tired. low appetite. Saw doctor to rule out shingles or varicella.

– Very itchy Red bumps - 5-6 new ones on left thigh/hip. Others have dried and scabbed over,.or begun to do so.

– Like with the first shot, small red itchy bumps erupted (just 2 at this time) on right leg & hip. Sinus congestion and runny nose. )

– 2 small red bumps, very itchy and painful.

– Injection site is sore and slightly red since this past Sunday evening. Also noticed 4-5 small bumps; could be a scratch but don't remember scratching this area. Headache and tired today.

– Sinusitis was diagnosed: runny nose, sinus congestion; slight chest congestion; persistent dry unproductive cough; headache tired. Did not respond to z-pack (4 days), but worsened. Then was prescribed 10 days on Augmentin-better on day 14. Neg covid.

– Mentally tired, decreased appetite, sleepy, shortness of breath, scratchy throat.

– Loose stool, but not diarrhea.

– Stomach upset (not nausea) resulting in decreased appetite; loose stools (but not diarrhea)..

– Upset stomach still, but not nausea.

– Sunday 11/28: awakened in the night by migraine which continued all morning. Was nauseous, dizzy, very tired, hot/cold, and sleepy with no appetite through the remainder of day. Felt better the next morning.

– Fatigue. Sinus congestion (moderate to mild). Poor sleep (not falling asleep quickly &/or waking up after 2-3 hours and staying awake).

– Occasional headache

– Tired! plus, the following have been an ongoing off/on issue for a few (5 or so) weeks: Headaches Queasy/upset stomach Sinus congestion Occasional dry cough These are not experienced every day, but Most days. Today is one of those days.

– Bad headache, but not migraine Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Dizzy No appetite Sleeping lots

– Very Dizzy, had flu vax today too.

– Dizzyness - got a flu shot 2 hrs after covid vax.

– ongoing/ off & on "pins & needles" sensations since Day2.

– Since Monday (day2 post-vax): DIZZY spells!, & sporadic pins-needles sensation throughout body. Feeling depressed (except yesterday - woke up feeling great.).

Dyskinesia, Cardiac flutter and Throat tightness

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– Tremors, uncontrolled body movements and jerking, dizzy, blurred vision

– Same, light tremors, blurred vision, weakness, dizziness, ,

– Extreme fatigue and diarrhea, cant get out of bed

– Still extreme fatigue and muscle weakness, no ability to be productive, bed ridden!

– Extreme fatigue

– Heart fluttering, hard to breath, something is wrong

– Heart issues, having to wear a monitor and get scans

– Heart issues and throat constriction

Crohn's disease, Intermenstrual bleeding and Dysmenorrhea

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– Symptoms of possible Crohns disease flair up.

– Increase symptoms of my Crohns disease but nothing outside of those symptoms. I am suspicious that the vaccine my have caused a flair up of my Crohns disease. The increase of symptoms started around the time of my first dose and slowly increase

– Intermittent issues with extreme bouts of diarrhea.

– Heavy menstrual bleeding with significant cramping. This is more significant because I take continuous birth control and do not have my period at all most months. Very occasionally I have some spotting.

– Nausea, body aches, head aches, diarrhea

Swelling, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

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– Last night I developed aches in my arms and shoulders and felt really bad for a few hours. Gone this morning. Feel a little off this evening.

– Already had the headache. Pain in arm and shoulder where i got the shot.

– Swollen area and lumps in my neck in front. Probably lymph nodes. not sure

– Pain has developed across my shoulders and in upper arms. Thank

– Shoulder pain was intense last night but much better today

– Dizziness

– I feel decent during the day but have gotten headaches every evening and feel very tired. Two nights ago i have bad body aches. After i had done my check in with VSafe

Lymphedema, Fluid retention and Osteoarthritis

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– Tingling tongue

– Tongue tingles

– Arthritis flare

– Arthritis flare and joint pain with headaches. Scheduled with rheumatologist

– Flares of osteoarthritis, headaches, lymphedema, painful hands and stiffness, extreme fatigue, falling asleep during the day.

– Fever, body aches, headache headache, eyes hurt, cough and sore throat, joints ache and extreme fatigue (b)(6) County Health Department came to my home to test me for Covid-19

– Blurry eyes

– Fluid retention and extreme sleepiness and fatigue

– Fluid retention and lymphedema.

– The classic headache, inflammatory flares, foul tastes and smells, weak and muscle aches. No fever. Blurring of sight intermittently and pesty bronchial cough.

Blood pressure increased, Hypertension and Lymph node pain

37Z-22751-26711

– Feel like small enlarged lymph node in the axulla, side of injection, soreness there

– For one week I have this constant nagging headache which is there when I go to bed in this present when I wake up in the morning. I have a meeting of the Tylenol or 400mg of ibuprofen did not even touch it

– Headche constnt for almost two weeks

– Headache constant for four weeks and Hugh blood pressure requiring triple meds

– Head and high bp Requiring threemedication but why do I keep saying the same things when you guys are not doing anything about it

– What difference does it make? I have complained for five weeks , you folks are not interested

Lip swelling, Hypoesthesia and Lymph node pain

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– Swelling log upper lip. I had filler a week before. I requested Pfizer but moderna was being given. Literally 5 min after I was injected they stopped the Moderna and started Pfizer. My doc told me I. Ould have some swelling but to get it anyway.

– Swollen painful lymph nodes in armpit of same arm. Saw a doc and he said this is likely from the shot. It very uncomfortable and my arm feels like it is going numb. Office visit to pcp

Lumbar radiculopathy, Intervertebral disc degeneration and Tendonitis

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– Pain in underarm

– Swelling and pain under arm

– Still swollen and painful under arm but better

– Still some swelling under arm, pain almost gone

– Some swelling and tenderness under arm

– Minimal swelling and tenderness under arm

– Mild headache yesterday and today

– Swelling and pain in left foot, tendonitis and possibly a nerve issue per foot Dr.Getting over an illness now that was like a very bad cold but with a fever for 3 of the days, still coughing. Had negative rapid and PCR tests.

– Lumbar radiculopathy with degenerative disc disease

Bronchiectasis, Irritability and Tenderness

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– My breathing issues seem to have increased. I have asthma and Bronchiectasis so its difficult to say why.

– I forgot to mention on the day after my 2nd shot I had an increase of ringing in my ears.

– Increase in my asthma, with no apparent cause.

– Nagging dry cough

– Two swellings in the lymph nodes on the back of my neck, left side; Since I received the injection.

– Still experiencing swelling under the left occipital lobe. Tender to touch.

– Swelling all around the lymph nodes on the Left side of my head.

– Pain and swelling on left side of head

– Pain swelling and itchiness on the left side of my head.

Arthropathy, Fibromyalgia and Joint swelling

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– Additional swelling, redness, etc of joints

– I may have rheumatoid arthritis and/vasculitis

– Muscle spasms and cramping and worsening of my arthritis

– Much much worse arthritis and fibromyalgia. Also just early this past week I first developed a bruise like spotting by the injection area

– Fatigue and muscle weakness

– Fatigue and muscle pain

– Joint pain, fatigue, low grade fever

– Diarrhea, body aches, fatigue

– Diarrhea fever cough

Thrombosis, Feeling cold and Muscle spasms

382-32581-47632

– Throat pain, very intense 8 hrs after the vaccine, like fire, didn't last more than maybe a couple of hours. I thought it waw reflux but the pain was much worse. All day today my throat hurts., but not with the same intensity.

– My throat still hurts but is bearable

– My muscle aches were only on my legs and at night

– The first night I got a huge cramp on my left leg, that also happened the first time, only this tome it was worse. Got chills and felt very cold that night too, light chill for two days same as diarreah

– None

– Terrible cramps in both legs, specially in rhe one side of the vaccine. Very painful, day and night. Leg tiredness.

– A really bad cold with congestion all week

– A very bad cold that I can't shake, very congested day and night. I had to cancel my dentist appointment.

– My. Legs continue to bother me since the Covid vaccine, i will see if my practitioner would agree to check that, a Dr told me that I got a trombosis. I am not going to take a booster, the second vacune in my opinion was too soon we went overload.

Dry mouth, Hot flush and Hypertension

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– Cotton mouth

– Sweats, muscle aches in chest, rib cage areas and back

– Hot rushes through my body, Sweats and weakness

– Sweats a few times a day uncontrollable

– Couple sweats breakouts, a little shortness of breath/slight tightness in chest, queasy stomach

– Itchy mouth, light wheezing & tightness in chest

– Muscles are still sore

– Last Thursday thru Monday I had migraine headache. I have not experienced that level of head pain since having it w/Covid. Also extremely high BP.

Pain of skin, Tremor and Body temperature increased

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– Violent shaking with chills

– SOB, shaking, dizzy, sweating with mild activity.

– The 2nd vaccination site intermittently is sore for about 3 to 4 days about every month just like the original tenderness after the second injection. I wonder if anyone else is experiencing this? And why? I have not taken any medication for this.

– Covid 19 symptoms starting on January 15 with headache, scalp tenderness, and painful sore throat which felt like a razor up and down my throat and slight SOB. No high temperatures. Of course , severe fatigue and weakness for weeks.

Reading disorder, Vitreous floaters and Disorientation

383-20676-29265

– Eye floaters

– Chest tightness/pain, eye floaters/flashes

– Eye floaters/dark spots, headache, fatigue, chest pain, difficulty concentrating/brain fog, ear pain

– Disorientation, weakness, migraine, dark spots in vision, queasiness, light sensitivity, chest tightness In office appointments with primary care and ophthalmologist

– Migraines seem to be getting worse Appointment with neurologist, MRI

– Disorientation, tingling in finger

– Dizziness. Increase in eye floaters.

– Dizziness, trouble focusing/reading, increase in eye floaters

– Increased eye floaters, difficulty reading

– Dizziness, increased floaters

– Dizziness, increased eye floaters

– Migraines are getting worse

– Migraines increased as well as dizziness, nausea, light sensitivity, fatigue. Far more cramping than normal

– Nausea, vomiting, extreme bloating (even on empty stomach). Change in menstrual cycle (strong increase in pain unlike any in past 10-15 years).

Feeling cold, Feeling hot and Palpitations

383-49680-02248

– This is 1st check in & since I had my vaccine I am very tired and get chills on & off. I seem to not be able to get warm then I get hot but not feverish. The tiredness is every day & I can't snap out of it. I take Vit D every other day & B-12 daily.

– Yesterday I had heart palpitations & a rush went through me. I couldnt see for a split second. I felt like I was about to pass out. I was also a little dizzy earlier & I felt I was about to pass out. No rush through my head though. Might call doc.

– I actually got covid. Fever, chills, fatigue, still experiencing congestion. I tried to get antivirals but my doc didn't call them in.

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