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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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Sudden onset of sleep, Dysstasia and Injection site mass

3B2-62102-38985

– Loose stule

– Vaccine site is still hard but not as bad as yesterday although it is pinkinsh with some itching.

– Still hard lump at shot site

– Shot site still hard andtender to touch

– Shot site not as hard today

– Tired more than before. Severe jount pain and stiffness.

– Fall asleep without warning

– Diahrea this morning, leaving me weak and unable to drive to work.

– Soreness in knees and Lt. ankle and stiffness too.Its getting harder to stand or walk for periods of time.

Neuralgia, Herpes zoster and Arthralgia

3B2-78882-05378

– I have extreme nerve pain in the site I previously had shingles. I had post herpatic neuralgia pain it was 20 years ago but after my first vaccine I notice twinges in that nerve and after 2 weeks I was back to constant consistent nerve pain and now am in extreme pain

– Nerve pain in former site of shingles and post herpatic neuralgia site (20+ years since original pain)

– Continued nerve pain in former shingles site

– Continued nerve pain in back at old shingles site

– Nerve pain at prior shingles site

– Continued severe nerve pain at former shingles site

– Joint pain. Especially in elbows and hands

Muscle twitching, Injection site warmth and Rash

3B3-14049-70207

– I have no Fever but the injection site is Hot

– Last night @12am I felt feverish and chills back and back in forth then a slight headache that didnt go away and then lots of nausea but when I woke up this morning it was gone and the bump of the injection site went way down... its still there but m

– I have a slight rash but not sure if it's heat rash or not. I'll keep you posted.

– Well I had a foot twitch where my whole foot wanted to curve the opposite way. Like a spasm but worse and not letting up. I crossed my foot for a while then it went away but is alittle soar from the front of my calves to the soles of my foot (Left Le

White blood cell count increased, Back disorder and Hemorrhage

3B3-19943-20120

– I have arthritis could be just weather change.

– Normal arthritis pain

– Normal weather and arthritis issues

– Lower back and kidney paon

– I have arthritis.... 100% disabled.

– Passed a kidney stone 3 days ago.I have passed or removed stones on 5 previous occasions over last 10 years.

– Arthritis and lower back issues. Constipation.Bleeding for kidney stone stopped.White count up but no sign of infection.

– Pain in back and legs related to a previous condition. Not related to vaccines.

Oral fungal infection, Salivary hypersecretion and Eczema

3B3-22970-64682

– Swollen lymph nodes in my left armpit

– Swollen lymph nodes on the base of my skull on my neck. Swollen lymph nodes under my right armpit (opposite side of shot) swollen finger joints and hip pain on the side where I got my shot

– Im exhausted and can not sleep ever since I got the second shot

– Exhausted

– Mild lip swelling, hyper salivation, yeast infection on corners of my mouth and lip dermatitis. In person Dermotologist

– Painful joints Rheumatologist

Hypersomnia, Sleep disorder and Gastroenteritis viral

3B3-25838-13843

– Day after shot mild headache, mild nausea and severe fatigue. Spent day in bed sleeping 18 hrs. Much more normal now.

– Symptoms began about 8 hrs after injection. Chills and shaking kept me from sleeping. Going to go to bed early.

– I've caught a digestive bug yesterday that makes me barf (no diarrhea) about every 3 hours & all night. It isn't respiratory, & appears about over. Slept all day. Had flu shot 2 wks ago, felt crummy next day. Eating soup & tea now for hydration.

Dysstasia, Ear pruritus and Gait disturbance

3B4-11037-87465

– Sweats

– I had my ivig yesterday. Blood pressure was high afterwards, and also today at times. I feel weak and tired when it happens. Not a typical reaction. Spoke to my nurse. Will follow up to see whats going on

– Extreme ear throat & lobe itchiness-like I had the night of my 2nd vax. Hard to stand or walk at times due to nausea. Went to ENT. Meds/rest now improving. (Didnt think that these symptoms were vax related during the 1st week after vax). In person drs office

Infection, Anxiety and Sinus congestion

3B4-12927-23234

– Headaches could be attributed to blood pressure or allergies and not the vaccine or any illness. They've been ongoing for a couple of weeks. Tested negative for Covid this past week.

– A swollen lymph node at the base of my neck near the clavicle on my left side. Same side I received my Moderna Covid vaccine. Already spoke to Moderna. They have opened a case and will follow up. I have scheduled an appointment with my primary care doctor as the swelling and irritation of the single lymph node has not subsided 4 days later. Causing more anxiety than pain. Pain is minimal, but a bit more pronounced to the touch.

– Swollen lymph node at the base of my neck near the clavicle on the left side, near the injection site.

– Sinus congestion and small infection for about 10 days.

Nasal pruritus, Cold sweat and Anosmia

3B4-27670-12860

– Runny nose, itchy nose coughing body aches

– Cant get rid of cough, tired For cough med

– Still cant get rid of this cough. Received cough medicine prescribed by my doctor. Medication

– Headache

– Body aches chills sweat fatigue loss of appetite cough runny nose

– Cold sweats

– It's like Im not using the full of breathing

– Runny nose Chills. Feverish Cough

– No taste no smell runny nose

– Can't get rid of this cough, feeling tired

– Still got cough and runny nose

Sinus disorder, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling

3B4-32163-95854

– The injection site was bigger 36 hours after the shot than it was 25 hours after. It is still warm to the touch. Less swelling and redness.

– On day 7 my shot sight itched. On day 8 it was red hot and swollen without a rash. Drew a line around it and on day 9 it was bigger. Day 10 the site became more my normal arm color. Redness and swelling were less but not gone. Day 11 it was normal.

– Non-productive cough caused by sinus fluid

Bleeding varicose vein, Face injury and Concussion

3B5-12191-87649

– Have had fatigue for years. No worse than usual

– Some soreness injection site. Nothing else.

– Started wearing a c-pap 3 weeks. Maybe allergy to latex on head gear. The straps appear to be latex.

– Still rash in hairline. Checked with medical supply, they say the straps are latex free???

– Runny nose, sneezing started last night

– Rash in hairline itches constantly.

– Runny nose and rash

– Diarrhea, weakness, no appetite, low BP.

– Joint pain worse

– Bleeding varicose veins in my feet.

– Fell and landed on my face. Just concussion , no broken bones.

– Multiple falls.

Genital herpes, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased and Bradykinesia

3B5-15333-40382

– Feeling spacey, out of it. Decreased appetite.

– Tenderness at injection site

– Decreased appetite the last few days

– Decreased appetite

– Decreased appetite. I can taste food but it just seems very dry and very dry mouth this week now that I think about it.

– Feel a little spacey or out of it

– Hands are shaky, appetite is a little better, moving very slwly, feel wiped out.

– Skin sensitivity on face and thighs but not an actual rash with raised bumps

– Two cold sores and genital herpes got reactivated .

– Got new cold sore, some skin sensitivity on face

– Some increased joint pain in hands and feet but also decreased my immunosuppressant medication over the last week so not clear which is causing the increased discomfort.

– Felt very nauseous yesterday and somewhat today. Almost threw up yesterday and felt confused and fatigued. A little better today but still off my game. Temperature only went up 1 degree yesterday and today.

– My TSH score is elevated.

– Decreased appetite, foggy mind

– Yeast infection, UTIs, herpes outbreak.

Root canal infection, Lymph gland infection and Procedural pain

3B5-17686-57971

– Toothache that started before my vaccination has gotten worse

– Dental pain or sensitivity much worse on my molar; cant eat or sleep well; dentist Monday

– Toothache increasingly worse. Hurts to eat & hard to sleep. Taking Tylenol since yesterday

– Dentist said I need a root canal or to pull the tooth; endodontist tomorrow. Still nerve pain which increased significantly after 24 hours after my first vaccine Dentist appointment today; endodontist appointment tomorrow

– Endodontist said I needed a root canal & have an infection to be treated by antibiotics as of today Endodontist appointment

– Molar infection dropped to my lymph node even after starting antibiotics that day & Root canal scheduled for 3/31. Hurts to eat and difficulty swallowing; on soft & liquid foods for 3 days

– Root canal done todayInfection got worse before todays root canal so I did a telemedicine video appt in the meantime since it was overnight & faster than getting a GO appointment Endodontist - root canal

– Still recovering from root canal, Endodontist to remove packing next week

– Root canal still aches a little; packing removed next week

– Root canal is healing well; packing to be removed next week by Endodontist

– Root canal unpacking next week at Endodontist; feeling better

– Endodontist removes root canal packing mid-week

– Pressure in ear drums, making me want to keep popping or clear my ears today. Endodontist scheduled to remove root canal packing tomorrow.

– Headache since yesterday that might be a migraine today, took a break prescription for it. Had to reschedule my root canal packing removal to next week

– Minor fatigue & muscle ache from migraine yesterday. Root canal packing removal rescheduled to next week

– Yeast infectionForgot to report this also happened around the time of my 1st vaccine shot

– Type 2 diabetic - Low blood glucose overnight 40-50s

– Diabetic - low blood gluclose

– Migraine with nausea, vomiting, sound sensitivity, fatigue & muscle ache

– Backache & fatigue

– Got Rhinovirus diagnosed 9/19/22 Asked during In person appt with ObGyn & family member's PCP appt who is also my PCP

Pruritus, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

3B5-32585-19164

– Just a little soreness at the injection area.

– Itching was severe after i took a shower. It lasted for roughly 30 mins.

– Itching continue but severe after shower or bath now.

– I get a pain in my enter left thigh every 2 days. It last about 5 mins and it slowly goes away. Still itching...

– The itching still exist. Mainly after taking a bath or shower. It last for 30 to 45 min. I have schedule an appointment for next week concerning the itching and the pain that i get in my left inner thigh.g

– The itching still exist...

– Yes the itching after i take a shower or bath.

Injection site infection, Nipple pain and Gait inability

3B5-85111-82216

– Tremors. I am a Covid long hauler since 4/19 though

– Loss of taste smell still

– Numbness in arms, shooting pains. I am a Covid long hauler. Had this since April 19th

– Burning eyes

– Extreme difficulty walking today; I am a Covid long hauler

– Loss or taste and smell again

– Still shaky; using cane to walk since 4/19/21. Taste & smell came back again today

– Walking improved this morning with cane; now it is difficult to walk. Very tired and very shaky

– Woke up crying in pain at 12:30am. Severe pains throughout body

– Hair loss, still have some pains. Inability to walk w/out cane; shaky. Cognition issues. Diagnosed with functional gait disorder from Covid at northwestern post Covid clinic on 7/14 and cognitive issues from Covid. Back to work

– More shooting pains since new nerve medication started in the 14th. Shooting pains in nipples again.Hands & forearms severe pains consistent. Still unable to walk a/out cane and am shaky. Diagnosed as Covid long hauler w/functional gait disorder 7/14

– Hair loss. Still have inability to walk without cane and shaky. Cognitive issues; northwestern post Covid apt Aug. 5th for follow up. Now have shooting pains in hands/forearms but still have them when new meds wear off

– I am a COVID long hauler. Hair loss since last check and eyes blood shot at times, nothing new other than no use of cane anymore. A lot of nerve pain still. Some shakiness w/walking after work. Improving but hair loss just started bad again.

– I am a COVID long hauler. Yesterday symptoms were BAD. Doing better. Arm is hot where my booster was and it's red and puffy

– Was given meds for infection on booster; hives

– Got my neg COVID results today. Reaction is from booster. Have hives as well still. On medication

– I am a COVID long hauler so these symptoms are normal for me. Tested neg for COVID. Returned to work today

– Longevity is not there and while I do not need a cane anymore to walk, I get extreme pain at any moment and the shakiness comes back where I can't walk normal and can barely walk. Not getting better

Night sweats, Migraine and Chills

3B6-12190-17051

– Have had night sweats and chills every night since getting my shot

– Had COVID

– Night sweats

– Night sweats - terrible

– Still having night sweats... Same with my second shot and when I actually had COVID

– Continued night sweats

– Night sweats continuing

– I've noticed I've had migraines every couple of weeks since COVID. I'd never had a migraine pre-COVID ... and my biggest symptom during COVID was a migraine type headache

Tonsillar erythema, Tonsillar hypertrophy and Peripheral swelling

3B7-12805-28259

– neck pain and inflammation

– Neck pain including lymph nodes and the surrounding area, and pain at the base of my skull

– Neck pain and stiffness at base of my skull

– Lymph nodes in neck are still swollen and tonsils are still red and swollen. I still have pain at the base of my skull but is a bit better today

– My Tonsils are still swollen and uncomfortable. I still have pain in my neck at the base of my skull and in my neck around my lymph nodes.

– Tonsils are less swollen and i have less neck pain

– Brain fog

– Swelling in my feet and lower legs

– I have chills on and off all day and night

Urine abnormality, Blood urine present and Pharyngitis streptococcal

3B7-72579-85793

– The rash hardly seems like a rash, but I have what seems to be extremely tiny dry bumps. They are not itchy, but I found them scratching what felt like dry, rough skin. The area is predominantly on the front of my left arm and near the fold of my arm. It is not swollen and has no generalized redness. I have noticed an increase in nasal runniness and congestion improved by nasal irrigation and normal for me, but worse this week, whether a coincidence or not.

– The timing of this check-in isnt allowing me to report that I had fever for a day and a half starting 17 hours after my shot.

– I'm currently being treated for strep throat. Primary care physician

– This assessment is 7 days after my 4th shot. I was unable to work, experienced tinnitus, fever, fatigue, and my injection site was swollen and itchy for a good 4 days.

– I developed a urinary tract infection, with symptoms being telltale urine odor, some cloudiness, and fever, with blood and leukocytes detected in my urine. (The culture has not returned yet). Certified nurse practitioner in my general practitioner's office.

Injection site injury, Tenderness and Influenza

3B8-25291-03745

– These symptoms went away with sleep, and 2 200mg ibuprofen

– The soreness at the injection site is nearly gone. I only feel it if I press on the injection site/deltoid muscle with my hand.

– Minimal soreness at the injection site. I only feel it if I press on the injection site with my opposite hand.

– I tested positive for Covid19, and had mild cold/flu symptoms for about 2 weeks. This was via direct contact with another person who had also received a booster in Oct. 2021.

Ligament sprain, Lung disorder and Myalgia

3B9-13493-08688

– Mild Sore throat, coughing, congestion and muscle avhes

– From April 15-26 with symptoms still present, I believe I had the flu. Bad cough the entire time but lessened since Saturday the 24. Achiness and fatigue the whole time. I went to a drive thru covid testing center just to be sure I didnt have that virus- it was negative.

– Fatigue, leg and arm joint pain Phone call for script

– Twisted my left knee on Saturday which caused severe pain. Possible soft tissue damage but ortho doc appointment is Wednesday

– A little short of breath. I

– Fatigue, increase in lung issues, left knee pain

Psoriatic arthropathy, Upper respiratory tract infection and Dyspnea

3B9-20064-21508

– Severe headache, shortness of breath

– Very visible lymphadenopathy along my axilla on the vaccine side

– Lymphadenopathy under my arm is much better today

– I have psoriatic arthritis and for the past few days Ive had a lot of burning sensations over my inflamed joints. I dont think its the vaccine. I took my biologic 2 weeks late so I wouldnt have a stunted immune system when I got the vacci

– I had a covid exposure while not wearing PPE 2 weeks ago. About 6 days later I developed severe fatigue and axillary lymphadenopathy that lasted 2 days. It was similar to the response I had to my 2nd covid vaccine in January. I didn't get tested

– I had a bad upper respiratory infection 2 weeks ago. My covid PCR was negative though. I got a nucleocapsid test in September and it was negative. I think the vaccine is why. I intubate covid patients and just wear normal PPE!

Paranasal sinus inflammation, Deafness and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

3B9-29976-46871

– My nose will NOT stop running and my sinuses are inflamed. I don't think it has to do with the vaccine. This has bothered me for the past few weeks but in a steadily increasing level of discomfort. It is now interfering with daily life.

– Allergies

– I had a very bad cold. I was tested for Covid but it was negative.

– Bronchitis

– I have allergies but this week they are significantly worse. I lost hearing because of sinus congestion (I think) I have painful headaches every day. antihistamine not working. Eyes have film. Not vaccine related, worth reporting.

– Serious sore throat and headache and congestion and runny nose. I think it is a bad cold

Neuritis, Vitreous detachment and Skin lesion

3BA-19354-32945

– breast soreness, nipple and areola color change from brown to pink, moderate coughing, increased floaters and flashes from ongoing posterior vitreous detachment, tingling from arms to fingertips on both sides

– Sore cheek bones, facial skin sensitivity, sore scalp, increased floaters and lightening from posterior vitreous detachment

– forgotten symptom-swollen face within 2 hours of shot. NO FILLERS. Resolved at Day 5. Lower back pain Day 2 to present. (Moderate to Severe alternating)

– Inner Ear pain with painful growth behind lobe. Facial pain. Burning skin. Swollen feet. Swollen face. Breast tenderness.

– forgot to mention that feet started swelling on day 3 and remains swollen.

– ear pain is now in left earpain and swelling inside ear..limp inside ear. Dizziness, Headache. Increased Breast tenders in in both breasts and under both arms.

– inflammation in the nerve of my inner earpain and fullness alternating between left and right ear lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea In-person Doctors Visit

Urinary tract discomfort, Vestibular migraine and Epicondylitis

3BA-30621-90252

– Injection site pain. Insomnia.

– insomnia

– Fatigue

– I've battled fatigue for the last 3.5 years ... so it's not neccessarily from the vaccine.

– Not Covid related ... passed a kidney stone a week or so ago plus maybe minor UTI ... or another stone lol

– Urinary tract infection (minor irritation, discomfort for 2 or 3days last week ... treated with Azzo & Flomax) ... possibly related to recent passing of kidney stone the previous week.

– Tired, sore legs, & sore back. BUT, I just returned to work teaching ... & these are typical of the 1st week or two of the school year for teachers. Thought I'd report it, just in case.

– fatigue, sleeplessness, ear ringing & vestibular migraines

– 1) Top of right foot is sore fir last three days ... no idea why 2) dry, sore throat last night ... woke up coughing

– Insomnia: didnt get to sleep until 4am ... top of my right foot is sore (no clue what caused it)

– sore foot

– Insomnia ... sore foot

– #NAME?

– Lower abdomen pain ... stings a little when i pee ... slight pink color to my urine

– Insomnia: - trouble getting enough sleep - trouble sleeping solidly all night

– Tendinitis in the elbow. Dr called it tennis elbow. PT: help with exercises & a device to wear to keep drom further injury

Sciatic nerve injury, Acupuncture and Sciatica

3BA-33345-80445

– Severe right side sciatic nerve pain radiating from lower back/buttocks area to right knee.

– Joint pain felt like sciatic nerve

– Joint pain preceded my 2d shot and is mainly low back sciatic pain radiating down my rt buttocks & into rt leg

– Symptoms not covid related. Developed low back, sciatic pain. Treated with acupuncture and symptoms resolving. Acupuncture

– Sciatic pain. Resolved with acupuncture Acupuncture

– Suffered with a severe bout of the flu for 2 weeks. I have totally recovered.

Sciatica, Tenderness and Peripheral swelling

3BB-10435-77301

– I have tenderness in my left arm pit area I received my injection last week and my left arm. My doctor does not feel any swollen lymph nodes but she documented it as a possible reaction pain is not severe.

– The swelling in my arm subsided by last Friday. However I woke up with terrible sciatica pain in my left hip/lower back on Thursday of last week. Not sure if its related to the lymphonapathy but it was on my left side where I got the vaccine

– Fatigue since Monday

Hypogeusia, Respiratory tract infection and Respiratory disorder

3BB-12175-83222

– Exhausted... Brain fog

– Tongue feels strange, metal taste

– Swelling on the site

– I havent been able to taste things as well... seems worse...

– More coughing / congestion

– my asthma has been out of control, ongoing respiratory infections, allergies, breathing issues!!! Ive been on z-pack, metho-prednisone, 2nd round of stronger prednisone, 2 inhalers, albuteral treatments 2-3 times a day. Plus, headaches & cold symp Dr apt, and Pulmonologist

– For about two months. Had a severe respiratory infection. I had to take Zithromax, then two rounds of prednisone to clear it up. Plus I had steroid breathing treatments, as well as doubling my inhaler usage. I am finally better. Pulmonologist/ cardiologist

– Feeling very tired, very achy, flu like ;I actually took the 'cold and flu medicine'. I still do not feel well. Covid test

Eczema, Skin warm and Gastroenteritis viral

3BB-33043-73694

– This feels much like previous bouts with "stomach flu

– brief inner ear pain

– Have had mild headaches most days, which is not typical for me.

– (joint pain localized to the shoulder nearest injection site)

– pain/soreness/warmth akin to normal post-vaccination but a couple inches from shoulder along collarbone in front (suspect injection site was higher on arm than it should have been, though bra and backpack straps do hit this area)

Movement disorder, Respiratory symptom and Tinnitus

3BC-11326-34520

– I have quite a bit of pain in my left shoulder and arm, extending also up into my neck. (I got the vaccine in my left shoulder.)

– Left arm and shoulder on the side on which I got the shot has become progressively more painful.

– My left arm (where I got the shot) continues to be sore and difficult to move. Also, I have developed tinnitus.

– Pain in left shoulder and arm getting worse

– Worsening pain in shoulder and arm on the side where vaccinated

– Shoulder and arm pain (on my left side where I got the vaccination) continue to worsen. I will see my physician this week.

– My shoulder and arm pain continues to worsen on the side where I got the shot.

– The pain in my left arm and shoulder continues to worsen and is keeping me awake.

– I had my first upper respiratory symptoms for more than 25 years. I understand that a cashier at the supermarket which was the only place I visited went out with Covid the next day. My nose was running like a fire hydrant. I did not get tested.

Freezing phenomenon, Fine motor skill dysfunction and Intervertebral disc operation

3BC-20805-24107

– Numb arms, hands, legs, feet and back. Am very weak and my gait is affected.

– Have to use a cane to walk. Cannot lift arms or carry anything. Still numb all over. Very weak and manual dextetity is off.

– I am numb over most of my body now. I still get low grade fevers everyday. I am very stiff, weak and have trouble walking and writing. My arms are very heavy and cannot lift with the arm with the shot.

– Parathesia of arms and legs worse. I am scheduled to see a neurologist. Left arm (shot arm) almost useless and much worse.

– Numbness and pins and needles are worse, still difficulty walking and low grade fever everyday.

– More difficulty walking, more pain, more pins and needles and burning and freezing in hands and feet and arms. Left arm is about useless. Worse neck pain. Weak and limited movement.

– Very heavy arms, hands and legs. Hands snd arms feel like they are frozen and can hardly use them. I fall and cannot walk straight . I stumble over words and forget things , my voice has changed as well. I had an an emg yesterday .

– I am in the hospital right now. I had to have a cervical anterior discectomy and fusion.

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