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.
Heart rate irregular, Dysgeusia and Myalgia
1.13.2021 – Food I normally eat tasted bad
1.15.2021 – I have forgotten for the past two days to mention that I had slightly swollen lymph nodes in my neck. That seems to have resolved now. Im still having to take a cocktail of Ibuprofen and Tylenol every 6-8 hours ; it was every four hours the days before today.
2.18.2021 – Ive had symptoms of extreme fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain and headache on 2 different occasions since the last time I checked in last time.
1.12.2022 – Irregular heartbeat, fatigue, nasal stuffiness
Night sweats, Tinnitus and Lymph node pain
3.22.2021 – Worsened tinnitis
3.23.2021 – Constant lower back pain, pain in armpit on side of injectio _lymph nodetu
3.24.2021 – Night sweats last night only, still hurts under left arm-lymph node, still have lower back pain
3.25.2021 – Lower back pain, but,improving
3.26.2021 – Lower back pain improving
3.27.2021 – Improvement in lower back pain
5.25.2022 – Symptoms are from the covid booster
5.27.2022 – Ache in left armpit-lymph node?
5.28.2022 – Ache in left armpit
9.22.2022 – Swswollen armpit lymph node sam.e arm as injection
9.23.2022 – Left lymph node swollen armpit
9.26.2022 – Not new- fibromyalgia- frequen t muscle aches
Headache
6.1.2021 – I have developed a very very very severe headache 3 days after the first shot, it was not going away with Tylenol, ibuprofen, antihistamines or by sleeping and waking up. The pain level from 1 to 10 was absolutely like 90 to 100. I've never experienced any headaches like that my whole life, headaches usually last for a couple hours and I was getting a headache once in a year or two years. It was paralyzing and it was so bad for 3 days and then it was moderate and now I still have the headache after 2 months. Now it's like 3 out of 10 but honestly I regret getting the shot. This headache is not going away after 2 months and now I'm scared.
Uterine spasm, Oligomenorrhea and Polymenorrhea
5.8.2021 – My period started two days after I got my shot, which is the same thing that happened with my first shot. I was not due yet for my period to start either time.
5.9.2021 – Extremely heavy period, which is not normal for me. I mentioned yesterday that is also very early.
5.10.2021 – Period persists
5.11.2021 – Ongoing period
1.11.2022 – I had some intense uterine cramping the day after my shot. This was just a few days after my period ended. I am not pregnant.
1.26.2022 – I have some tenderness in one of my breasts, which I realized I also had following other my other two shots. It dissipated after a couple of months. My menstrual cycle was also disrupted previously so I'm waiting to see if that's the case this time.
Urinary bladder suspension, Biliary obstruction and Abdominal tenderness
3.8.2021 – Extreme fatigue. Sleeping 14 plus hours a day
5.24.2021 – Abdominal pain and tenderness
8.23.2021 – Generalized arthritis pain and joint swdd we lljng
1.26.2022 – Pancreatitis and Covid 19
4.27.2022 – Cholecystectomy and bile duct obstruction and CB pneumonia
6.17.2022 – Joint pain and swelling Visits to doctor office
7.1.2022 – Rash of unknown origin
7.8.2022 – Prolonged joint pain and inflammation and unexplained headache Md office
8.26.2022 – Extreme vertigo and dizziness and loss of balance. Unable to bear weight on right leg. To have knee replacement when I've recovered from hysterectomy and bladder sling. Multiple doctor appts
10.31.2022 – Flu like symptoms
11.21.2022 – Viral infection upper respiratory. Negative for Covid. Negative flu both A and B. MD office
Bowel movement irregularity, Gastrointestinal pain and Abdominal pain
2.24.2021 – No
2.25.2021 – Low appetite at lunch and dinner, even though I walked 5.37 miles today.
2.26.2021 – The swelling migrated to below the injection site.
3.1.2021 – itching
10.24.2021 – The abdominal pain is lower intestinal cramps followed by the need to defficate small amounts 30 -40 minutes apart in the before dawn hours. By 7 A.M. those symptoms stopped. The fatigue ended about 24 hours following the Moderna booster vaccine.
10.25.2021 – less appetite for 3 days, including day of the booster vaccination. I forgot to report that till now.
10.26.2021 – 1Cough at night 2.muscle pain in abs (abdominal muscles)
10.27.2021 – low appetite
4.20.2022 – Runny nose, clear
Genital discoloration, Abdominal infection and Oral fungal infection
2.6.2021 – Cold like symptoms
3.4.2021 – Cold like symptoms and sweating
3.5.2021 – Patches on tongue and it feels weird
3.6.2021 – Still have some patches on my tongue and it feels weird. It is better than yesterday though.
3.23.2021 – I had problems with my mouth, patches and pain a few days after the shot. It got better and then it came back. Now several of my teeth/gums are very sensitive. I think, I also have/had a yeast infection together with pain in the lower abdomen. Need to schedule an appointment
3.30.2021 – I developed a yeast infection in my mouth and also had some gynecology problems along with that. Infection and pain in lower abdomen. Also went to se my gynecologist
9.5.2021 – Very bad sinus infection
2.18.2022 – Chest pain Diagnosed with Costochondritis
4.25.2022 – Cyst/bump on finger joint Several sinus infections/upper respiratory
7.22.2022 – Covid
Joint lock, Hyperacusis and Dysstasia
12.31.2021 – Shortness of breath,chest tightness
1.4.2022 – Sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath, fluttering in my chest
1.6.2022 – A cough, sore throat,
1.8.2022 – Weakness
1.14.2022 – Heart fluttering, numbness in cheek and lips and tiredness.
2.11.2022 – Diarrhea and aches and pains
3.9.2022 – Confusion dizziness trouble concentrating
3.10.2022 – Brain fog
3.26.2022 – Joint pains
4.1.2022 – Hearing issues and jiont pain
4.9.2022 – Hearing issue's Dr office
4.15.2022 – Hearing on the phone
6.3.2022 – Pain in my legs
9.2.2022 – I am very achy all over my body especially in my legs my knees lock up on me and I have trouble standing up
Urethral pain, Urine abnormality and Abdominal distension
4.5.2021 – Ichy skin
4.6.2021 – Itchy skin
4.13.2021 – Hip and foot pain.
5.19.2021 – Headaches and earache. Sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion.
5.26.2021 – Cough and congestion. I'm going to the doctor today. I also have Bronchitis and Asthma.
6.2.2021 – Headaches and joint and muscle pain.
10.25.2021 – A persistent cough since July 2021.
12.9.2021 – Bloating
1.21.2022 – Sinus pressure, congestion, muscle aches, fatigue, and night sweats.
9.26.2022 – Scratchy throat, muscle aches, headaches, persistent cough.
10.3.2022 – Persistent cough
10.10.2022 – Lethargy, persistent cough, and headaches.
10.28.2022 – Sinus pressure, congestion, soar throat, headaches, and excess phlegm.
Herpes simplex and Rash
5.24.2021 – Rash in eye (herpes simplex virus) Ive had since I was a child. It flared up three weeks after my first vaccination, and recently, it has flared up again in the same spot. I take valacyclovir for it.
6.7.2021 – Last week my eye rash (herpes simplex virus) flared up again for seemingly no reason. Its been consistently flaring up since my second vaccine.
11.3.2021 – Since my vaccine, I've had more herpes-simplex 1 flare ups. in the past, they were triggered by stress or sunburn, but they have been more frequent and random since my vaccine. I have had HS1 since childhood. Not sure if related, but it's strange. Called dermatologist for valacyclovir prescription
Joint stiffness, Ear discomfort and Arthritis
1.31.2021 – Chest discomfort
2.22.2021 – My ears felt a little sunburned, but havent been in the sun.
2.23.2021 – Very sore arm. It feel like someone hit it with a brick.
2.26.2021 – Cold sore
3.15.2021 – Not really worse, but continuing arthritic type pain in right knee that started the day after the injection.
3.22.2021 – Arthritic symptom in my right knee is getting worse. Joint pain and stiffness.
3.29.2021 – Knee pain has worsened. It started with the pain in other joints the day after the 2nd vaccination, but unlike in other joints this has gotten worse. Im taking a regimen of ibuprofen to see if subsides.
Limb crushing injury, Wound closure and Bone contusion
2.8.2021 – For two days after vaccine #2
2.9.2021 – Muscle spasms legs, feet , intercostals Requested lab worked k+ and magnesium for potential source of spasms.
2.27.2021 – Just generally not feeling like myself . Very tired and my equilibrium seems offkind of unbalancedl
3.10.2021 – Two days of temp to 101, aches and chills, extreme fatigue, a little better today
5.5.2021 – Hoarseness and shaky voice, shaky/tremors in hands since - mid Marchso far undiagnosed. ENT, PCC, PET Scan, appt withEndocrine, not til June
10.19.2022 – I blacked out in a hotel restaurant bathroom, broke fingers severely bruised ribs, crushed fingernails, 1.5 inch laceration through eyebrow/26 stitches, multiple tests but no diagnosis as to cause. All scans? MRIs , ultrasounds echocardiogram normal
Alopecia areata, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Specialist consultation
5.1.2021 – I developed alopecia areata after having no prior history of it about a week after my second dose. Trichologist, GP, and dermatologist for steroid injections
5.8.2021 – Worsening alopecia areata. I have never had this condition prior to being vaccinated. It developed 5 days after my second dose. GP and trichologist
6.26.2021 – New inflamed joints and hair loss (Alopecia Areata). PCP and hair specialist for steroid injections
3.27.2022 – I have been diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus after experiencing symptoms since 2 weeks post vaccination. Rheumatologist
Nasal discomfort, Contusion and Injection site bruising
1.24.2021 – Injection site bruised and swollen. Very tender to the touch. Muscle aches.
1.25.2021 – Injection site and arm muscle continue to be sore
1.27.2021 – Injection site bruising
1.28.2021 – Bruise is still vibrant and size of half dollar
1.29.2021 – Still dark bruising
1.30.2021 – Bruise still there
2.6.2021 – Headaches started after and increased throughout the week. Severe at times. Unlike any other Ive had. Made me sick to stomach at times.
2.21.2021 – Heart palpitations
8.21.2021 – Scratchy throat and nose; headache
2.20.2022 – Dizziness
Dental caries, Deafness and Skin warm
9.17.2021 – Dry Cough and sore throat
9.18.2021 – Escurrimiento nasal y calambres
9.20.2021 – Escurrimiento nasal, calambres, como alergias
10.4.2021 – Bochornos, sudoracion nocturna, fluido nazal, mareos
10.11.2021 – Running nose and cough
10.18.2021 – Escalofrios, dolor en todo el cuerpo, cuerpo caliente pero no temperatura, congestion nasal
12.13.2021 – Escalofrios y congestion nasal
3.14.2022 – Problemas de memoria, perdida auditiva, caries en dientes y muelas, calambres en manos, piernas y pies, problemas visuales, falta de aire, dolores abdominales
Rhinitis allergic, Rotator cuff syndrome and Pollakiuria
3.10.2021 – Urinalysis frequency and loose stools-insure if related
4.20.2021 – Probable ear infection. Ears blocked, fatigue, mild headache.
7.6.2021 – Fatigue and probable ear infection
11.15.2021 – Ear infection
1.3.2022 – Ear infection symptoms
4.5.2022 – Hearing difficulties attributed to TMJ arthritis/dysfunction
8.5.2022 – Rotator cuff issues, knee pain
10.17.2022 – Allergic rhinitis and eye itching
10.18.2022 – Stuffiness, ear fullness, and some ringing in one ear. Note there has been a sudden weather changecold temps, wind, and rain-snow mix.
10.21.2022 – Just FYI the pain is from knee arthritis
10.26.2022 – Seasonal allergies
11.9.2022 – Arthritic sciatic pain
Thyroid cyst, Menopause and Cardiac flutter
4.8.2021 – heart flutter right after vaccination but gone after 30 minutes after i drank water on the vaccination site & i took TUMS after going home right after vaccination
4.10.2021 – a bit sleepy
4.11.2021 – i dont know if my fatigue is because i slept only 4 hours last night & Im menopaused & have a thyroid cyst
4.12.2021 – just generally a bit tired but still able to go to work as a healthcare worker
4.13.2021 – sometimes some tingling sensation on my left arm or on my fingers & legs but nothing painful, just sudden tingling for a second or two
Gastrointestinal tract irritation, Sluggishness and Sleep disorder
3.4.2021 – Nausea 4 days following shot the severe abdominal pain for 24 hours then difficultly eating or drinking anything w/out pain went to doc prescribed aloe abs Pepcid as digestive stystem was irritated
3.15.2021 – Hurts to eat ... irritated digestive track still left from the first shot and under dr care
3.17.2021 – 3rd night in a row which awakens me and I cant go back to sleep ... the next day I drag because Im off my night routine
3.18.2021 – Which never went away from the first shot... under doctor care
4.22.2021 – I have had gastrointestinal problems since the 1st vaccine ... Im under doctors care ... I am limited in what I can eat and the pain varies day to day but its not getting better and sometimes feels worse
Tension, Joint stiffness and Tremor
3.29.2021 – My first vaccination was over a week ago. I just signed onto this app. 36 hrs following the vaxx, one ankle started to seize up. It became more and more tense. It was a 9 out of 10 painful. My body was shaking. Finally called a Dr who recommended 800 mg ibuprofen - we had no Tylenol - and the pain gradually subsided. Exhausted the next days. ..
4.10.2021 – No
4.12.2021 – Feeling fine!
4.13.2021 – Feeling good
4.14.2021 – No sy.ptoms
4.15.2021 – None
4.24.2021 – Nausea, vomiting and tiredness for 24 hours
5.1.2021 – High blood pressure Office visit
Dizziness postural, Seasonal allergy and Thirst
3.19.2021 – Light headed 10 minutes after. super thirsty. not much interest in food, though not naseous
3.20.2021 – Too much movement makes me light headed for a short time. So a long walk over 20 minutes
4.9.2021 – Sniffles & sneezing due to seasonal allergies. I did not Allegra allergy medicine however for 48 hours
4.10.2021 – Itching
4.11.2021 – After a brief walk for @20 minutes, felt a little dizzy
4.12.2021 – Lymph nodes I injection arm swollen & still sore
4.13.2021 – Lymph nodes still sore in injection arm
4.14.2021 – Lymph nodes still a bit sore & swollen
4.15.2021 – Lymph nodes still a bit swollen
4.30.2021 – I had a couple of small bumps on my arms that were itchy. They have away now. Still feeling more tired than I expected to. I dont usually get that sleepy @9 pm. Could just be increased work stress
7.9.2021 – Flu/coughing
12.3.2021 – Dizzy
12.4.2021 – Earlier today felt like I had a weight on my chest
12.17.2021 – Sometimes lack of appetite. Some mild diarrhea for past 3 days
12.31.2021 – Cedar fever
12.3.2022 – Lymph node pain. Left side of face feels slightly numb
Yellow skin, Injection site discoloration and Tinnitus
3.27.2021 – head pain, brain fog, dizziness
4.10.2021 – About 2 weeks after my vaccine, the skin around the injection site turned yellow. There was no bruise prior to that, which was strange. The yellow color just appeared, stayed very yellow for several days, and has slowly been fading.
4.24.2021 – Seeking a covid test to rule out whether this is covid or just a delayed vaccine reaction
5.15.2021 – Slight runny nose and cough
11.4.2021 – Chest pain, back pain, elevated heart rate
2.2.2022 – I had a slight runny nose, slight sore throat, and headaches (which are unusual for me)
10.14.2022 – minor sore throat PCR covid test
Muscular weakness, Injection site rash and Hyperhidrosis
7.27.2021 – I had a rash on my arm at the injection site.
8.26.2021 – My arm that was injected with vaccine extremely aches. I dont have any energy. I have developed a cough. I also sweat for no reason.
9.9.2021 – The arm that the shot was injected in. Has been extremely painful. Not right at the injectiom sight but my elbow. Where its hard to pick stuff up even.
9.16.2021 – I have a rash on my right side of body. I also am experiencing pain in right arm. Which is the arm that i received the vaccine.
Ear congestion, Conjunctivitis and Sciatica
5.17.2021 – Pink eye. I doubt it is related to my Covid-19 vaccine.
10.11.2021 – Sciatica pain Chiropractor visit
3.22.2022 – Changes in my monthly cycle. Normal is every 28 days. This has varied since I got my original vaccine. Didn't think much of it at first as it's only annoying and I am using multiple forms of birth control.
4.5.2022 – Getting a spring cold. Pretty standard for me this time of year.
5.24.2022 – Stomach flu, sinus infection
8.23.2022 – Contracted COVID
11.17.2022 – Change in menstrual cycles since first received COVID vaccine is continuing.
11.24.2022 – Aches and stuffy nose, minor cough. Congestion if my ears.
12.22.2022 – Sinus problems from winter storm moving in. Took a home Covid test to confirm not COVID.
Body temperature increased, Edema peripheral and Abdominal pain upper
5.7.2021 – The swelling near the injection site is actually my underarm on the arm where I got the shot. It is a little swollen and sore.
5.18.2021 – A few days after the initial, mild injection side underarm swelling and pain went away I noticed some new mild underarm pain for a couple of days. So there was underarm swelling and pain that went away and then pain came back for about 2 days.
5.25.2021 – My left ankle is mildly sore which is the same side I received the vaccination. I have no idea if its related but figured Id mention it. Its been sore for the last 3 days or so and feels different that muscle or joint soreness. Taking ibupro
11.2.2021 – General sick feeling, stomach cramps, diarrhea. This was a few days ago. I felt like I might have had a fever but my temp never broke over 99. I believe it was food poisoning or a stomach bug.
5.4.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, stuffy, positive home test for Covid on 4/23
Aphthous ulcer, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain
3.31.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
4.2.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph nodes under armpit, side of breast and near jawline.
4.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes right side of breast, armpit, jawline. Left jawline and canker sores righ side of mouth.
4.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes are improving but they are still noticeable.
4.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes.
10.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck and armpit
10.30.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in several areas noticeably swollen underarm next to breast
10.31.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in under arm area
11.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm improving
Tremor, Body temperature increased and Diarrhea
11.7.2021 – Low grade fever last night 99.4 took two Tylenol.
11.8.2021 – All is good. Walked 4 miles today. Just arm is still sore.
11.9.2021 – Although I don't get a headache very often I don't know if the one I had today is related to shot??
11.11.2021 – Headache again today don't know if it's related to shot?
11.19.2021 – Had senior flu shot on Tuesday at 11:30am by 4:30 had shivers and uncontrollable shaking. Took two Tylenol and slept from 4:30 to 9am the next morning. Fever on Wednesday again Thursday no fever but had diarrhea. Today Friday I feel fine.
Hereditary hemochromatosis, Photopsia and Vitreous floaters
1.13.2021 – Flashes of light in the outer corner of my left eye. No pain and I can see fine. Just weird!
1.14.2021 – I reported yesterday having photopsia, flashes of light like lightening in my left eye and floaters. It was worse upon awakening so I have taken 600 mg of ibuprofen today every 5 hours. I saw improvement with that. In reading online I found an article concerning Multifocal Choroiditis following other types of vaccinations. Were there any cases of this reported by anyone else?
1.15.2021 – Floaters and lightening flashes in left peripheral vision. Vaccine was in left arm.
2.13.2021 – I had fatigue, fever and body aches starting 10 hours after my second vaccine. That was 5 days ago. Just a touch tired today.
8.9.2021 – TinnitusHereditary Hemochromatosis
2.9.2022 – Diagnosed with Hereditary Hemochromatosis Therapeutic phlebotomies every 2 weeks. Followed by a hematologist for this.
Vitreous hemorrhage, Conjunctival hemorrhage and Type 1 diabetes mellitus
3.14.2021 – Past 24 hours - type 1 diabetes - higher BGs
3.15.2021 – Pain in left ocular ridge; pain when moving left eye; slight swelling of left eye area.
3.16.2021 – Minor pain in left ocular region
4.2.2021 – Diarrhea Acupuncture
9.10.2021 – Strep throat; eye - blood vessel break in retina and sub conjunctival hemorrhage post injection.
1.6.2022 – Sore throat similar to strep (swallowing razors feeling); low grade fever (99.1~); minor stuffy/runny nose; small cough; minor chest pressure. Cruise ship medical
3.11.2022 – Vitreous hemorrhage
6.9.2022 – Recurrent vitreous hemorrhage.
11.30.2022 – Cold symptoms 5 days ago - stuffy, runny, sore throat. Continue testing negative on Covid and already about 90% improved.
Skin exfoliation, Lung disorder and Memory impairment
6.10.2021 – Heart palpitationsFatigueBrain fogDepressionInflammation/dehydrationLung stuffReturn of hot flashes after not having them for over a year
6.11.2021 – When was my last checkin? Since the vaccine? then yes, worsening conditions as reported yesterday. Am I worse today from yesterday? No not really. Same as yesterday. Exhausted.
10.31.2021 – Persistent fatigue Forgetfulness Started seeing a primary for comprehensive evaluation
5.2.2022 – Weird skinless feeling along rt knee. Surface pain when kneeling, like my skin was peeled off.
Abdominal pain, Somnolence and Brain fog
3.11.2021 – Shortness of breath, mild cough, extremely sleepy to the point of crashing.
3.13.2021 – Shortness in breath off/on part of the morning
9.7.2021 – Minor to major abdominal craps, which I was referred to the ER for an exam. Ivd had a continuous very mild cough now for months with shortness of breath issues forcing me to use an inhaler. Doctors unsure whats had caused my symptoms.
3.11.2022 – Continued shortness of breath, fatigue, abdomen pain, and brain fog. No longer COVID positive for over 45 days. Doctors looking to do CT scans of head, chest and abdomen pain.
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