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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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Hypogammaglobulinemia, Urethral pain and Heat exhaustion

3M5-16736-09622

– Did not sleep well last night; just generally don't feel well.

– Another bad night. Slept maybe a couple of hours. Odd.

– You might want to know I have had a health problem since 1988. Fatigue is part of that. Also, I have hypogammaglobulinemia and my body no longer makes antibodies to pneumococca.

– Headache today, more tired, sort of sick feeling (thought that was something I ate, maybe), weak, some dizziness, feel cold

– Sore throat

– Definitely fever in injection area. Yesterday as well.

– Apparently had the "vaccine arm" already but didn't realize until last night; there is still fever in the area near the injection. Red welts seem to be growing. Felt generally feverish last night but not so far today. Oddly, these injections seem to bring back "tennis elbow" pain from injury I had in 1999. That's the most bothersome; really hurts.

– Arm remains feverish; welted areas tender to the touch; had an episode of being weak and shaky

– pain in elbow subsided; other arm symptoms improved also; have felt on the verge of really being ill

– A bit of a sore throat; just don't feel well.

– Again, just really don't feel well, like I should have spent the day in bed.

– Heat exhaustion, I think. Puffed up like a puffer fish. lol Flooding here took out the AC for six days. Better now. I also had general unwellness, extreme dryness and burning eyes while trying Symbicort for continuing lung problems.

– Breast pain Fullness under arm Urethral pain

– Pain around breasts and armpits; couldn't get warm last night.

– Continued significant weakness; inappetence

– Cough

– Nearly constant headache for about a week, mostly in my forehead.

– Palpitations, weakness

– Weakness

– Intermittent chills Fluish feeling

– Low fever, mild chest cough, fatigue (Curtailed planned activities.)

Exertional headache, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Sputum discolored

3M5-30317-61735

– Achy in my back-started yesterday I have a large fever blisters on my mouth (upper lip). I dont believe this to be related to the vaccine.

– I had a six hour spell of vertigo with nausea and vomiting. Ended up getting a brain MRI which was negative. Dr. wanted to rule out a stroke I felt completely fine after it was all over. Everything is back to normal.It was very odd for me. Never b4

– For the past week I've had a severe sore throat, cough and thick green mucus drainage. The cough causes a headache. My Covid tests have been negative. My doctor thinks this is viral or He suspects it could be Covid even though my test is negative.

Gallbladder disorder, Abdominal pain lower and Swollen tongue

3M5-99307-66646

– Pain on my mid right back

– Mild vertigo and weird pain in lower right abdomen

– Dizzy

– Enlarged lymph node in right side under jaw/neck

– Back pain but not sure what cause is. Stabbing pain in right upper back

– I had vasovagal syncope. Went to ER due to sudden heaviness in head and both arms. Might have been due to extreme dehydration. Bloodwork was all normal. Happened 7/13/21

– Had allergic reaction tongue swollen think was from menthol & eucalyptus cough drops

– Last night as going to sleep had sudden pain under left jaw same side as injection almost like lymph node pain. Not there when I woke up

– Gallbladder attack

– Back pain possibly muscular and woke up to dull headache

Lymphedema, Vertigo positional and Fluid retention

3M6-29611-22214

– Little runs last night 3xs but its over today

– My body has been swollen since Vax my hands too & stiff

– The vaccine made me blow up water weight I assume but I'm getting back to normal now

– Uti from loose stools after Booster Just went to lab

– UTI Visit to Urologist

– Just sleepy for 2 days

– Vertigo due to fallen ear crystals rt ear can't bend over or turn head unless body turns also Sleeping on 3 pillows to keep head high at night. Not Covid related per balance doctor

– Lymphedema in legs & in inner ear follicles causing imbalance dizziness & memory issues I'm on a new black box Drug called Qulipta it's improved balance & regaining of Yrs of memory I've been better due to Qulipta

Gait disturbance, Fall and Sinus pain

3M7-21646-70662

– Sinuses are a bit painful. Dont know if its just the weather or related to the shot. If I make Tylenol now, 53 hours after the shot, will it effect the efficacy of the vaccine?

– Sinuses were swollen, and I felt unstable when walking.

– Some fatigue along with a bit more of sinus pain, which might not be related.

– No CoVid symptoms or omicron symptoms, but I did trip snd fall last Sunday. Nothing is broken, but I am really sore.

– Severe sinus drainage last night, kept me awake coughing.

– Sinus pain starting the day that I received the shot. I thought it was a fluke, but I still have it. It could be allergies from the west here here too.

– Sinus pain.

– Sinuses still hurt a bit.

– I have a sinus infection that started yesterday evening.

– Sinus infection; sinus pain, poor appetite, tiredness, loose stools.

– Sinus infection, lingering cough,

– I have a sinus infection. It is better than it was and being treated with antibiotics.

– Sinus congestion, coughing, tired, headache

Visual impairment, Muscular weakness and Hypoesthesia

3M7-23673-45890

– I have fibromyalgia and possibly MS- have also had some mild itching/soreness in my throat and have felt slightly short of breath but nothing severe enough to go to the hospital

– My right side is numb and weak- my arm and leg- being evaluated for MS and other neuromuscular disease so am wondering if the shot didnt aggravate whatever I have going on.

– Numbness and weakness in right side of body with vision disturbance now

Bronchitis, Migraine and Lymph node pain

3M8-17593-66128

– My usual once a month migraine.

– I have had coughing in the mornings due to allergies and asthma for some time, but I started having worsening coughing and chest congestion on Sunday this week. No fever.

– Enlarged lymph nodes in neck. Very painful on the right side. No tooth infection. Took Amoxicillin for ten days. Alleviated swelling gradually. ENT referred for physical therapy.

– I was diagnosed with COVID on Jan. 1, 2022. I had chills briefly, nasal congestion, fatigue, and a very sporadic cough. I had no breathing issues or fever. The emergency room visit was only necessary because nothing else was open on New Year's Day and I had evacuees from the (b)(6) at my house.

Nightmare, Gait disturbance and Rash erythematous

3M8-20235-67048

– Dizzy

– Swollen glands under both arms and upper arm and shoulder pain (not at injection site)

– Swollen gland under my arms, brain fog

– Arm/shoulder pain, sore glands under arms

– Sore glands under arms

– Woke in the middle of the night to nightmares last two nights. Had this after 2nd dose also.

– Had Evusheld preventative for immunocompromised on 04/09/2022

– Sore glands under arms, ears and throat

– Balance and gait issues when walking. ER evaluation and flow ups with neurologist and PCP.

– Scratchy throat

– Flat red rash on trunk for 24 hours. Now gone.

Bronchitis viral, Therapeutic response unexpected and Laryngitis

3M9-17386-99468

– yes. had covid in january. my vision was terrible thereafter. it significantly improved.

– I acquired a Covid infection in January 2021. Subsequently, my vision deteriorated and I thought I needed retinal surgery. After receiving the moderna vaccine, my vision has significantly improved.

– I developed laryngitis

– laryingitis

– laryngitis

– I developed a viral bronchitis and was hospitalized for two days.

– I acquired my second Covid infection.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Menstruation irregular and Arthralgia

3M9-20122-10394

– Severe headache

– Maybe it's coincidental, but after losing a pregnancy in October and then getting the vaccine, I very suddenly began menstruating again. Could be coincidence but after 7 weeks of waiting and then getting the vaccine and starting my period the very next day it's worth reporting.

– Injection-arm elbow pain/ache today and yesterday. Definitely affects what I can hold/carry

– Tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday 12/28 - believe exposure was Friday 12/25 in the evening. Had symptoms of a mild head-cold Sunday 12/27 morning. Outpatient Covid testing.

– Right elbow/anticubital joint pain

– Right elbow weakness, pain bearing any weight

– Lingering cough, intermittent. Happens for 2 or 3 days and then Im fine for weeks. Then it comes up again, through the day and night, several hard coughs per hour. Ive been staying 100% at home.

Skin abrasion, Head injury and Blood glucose decreased

3M9-33851-20696

– Fever, chills, cough, headache for one day

– Extreme fatigue. Every time I sit down I start falling asleep. I can't stay awake. I feel exhausted and when I lay down I have no trouble sleeping and I sleep all night like I have been drugged.

– Very low blood pressure. Extremely tired all the time.

– I fell, hit my head and have bad skin scrapes on both arms. I have a terrible headache and M dizzy. Symptoms unrelated to vaccine CT of head

– Totally unrelated to the vaccine. Dizziness, weakness and uncontrollably low blood sugars. Appointment with primary care doctor

– Dizziness, headache, fatigue, fall asleep every time I sit still

Bone disorder, Bone pain and Somnolence

3M9-75103-99450

– Diarrhea highly likely due to other drug side effects

– I take drugs for Meyloma. One of the drugs periodically causes me distress. Ive been sick from drug side effects for 3 days. Hope & expect to be better soon.

– Muscle ache, tired. Sleep much of the day. Believe it is side effect of cancer drug. Not due to vaccine.

– Upper left arm bone detoriation & pain. Surgery tomorrow to place a titanium rod in the none In person meeting

Plantar fasciitis, Sensitivity to weather change and Somnolence

3M9-90415-64811

– I have fibro and always have these side effects with vaccines. This is just like a flu shot, except for the sleepiness I experienced yesterday, which was intense.

– Nasal congestion, sneezing (weather just changed from warm to cold and rainy)

– Congestion slight

– I feel sickish today. Stomach a little off nose and throat feel like. Mild cold. Felt a little feverish. Im usually 97. And I was 98.3. Feels like its from the weather changing. And like allergies.

– I have fibro so these symptoms are very common.

– Fibro flare. Fatigue, pain, etc. Plantar fasciitis pain.

– After my third shot, I felt pretty sick for a few days. Really achy and like I was coming down with a cold. The first two shots werent that bad.

Arthritis, Decreased appetite and Chills

3MA-13616-01387

– No

– Loss of appetite-however, dont think related to vaccine

– Symptoms I have not related to vaccine, so not checking off some I have that are related to arthritis NOT vaccine

– Not anything related to injection

– Any medical issues are related to osteoporosis and Lyme , NOT the vaccine. Only thing I noticed for short time was slight chills

– Fair is related to arthritis, NOT vaccine

– Only arthritic joint pain NOT related to vaccines

– Not related to SARS-CoV-19, had all 3 Phizer, awaiting 4th if approved.

Specialist consultation, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstrual disorder

3MA-26713-82506

– My periods are like clockwork, every 28 days. My current cycle is at 37 days. I had some mid-cycle spotting, and I went to my gynecologist to make sure everything fine. The vaccine has completely threw off my cycle! Went to my gynecologist

– My Menstrual cycles are still irregular. Until I had the vaccine, my cycles we always 28-30 days. Each cycle since, I have mid cycle spotting and my cycle and period are longer. Ive been to my Gynecologist and they can find nothing wrong. Doctors office

Hemihypoesthesia, Aphasia and Conjunctivitis

3MA-29154-51702

– Dizzy, numbness and tingling on whole side where I got the injection

– Dizzy

– Dry sore throat and runny nose

– I feel almost as sick as when I actually had Covid 19 almost a year ago.

– I have been having some sudden memory problems

– Jaw pain and brain fog

– Nausea, chills

– Pink eye; chills Eye doctor

– I woke up with a severe headache and felt like I was run over by a truck. It felt the way I did on day 2. However, I know that these symptoms come and go. I have good days and bad days. This morning was scary, but I felt better by noontime.

– Serious brain fog. I made plans to do things, then forgot what I needed to do. I had trouble finding words that I needed to complete sentences. I forgot the names of people that I knew very well. This was much worse than usual.

– Chronic painful body aches that wont go away. I feel like every joint in my body hurts. This has been going on for months along with chronic migraines. If I have a day when I feel good I am filled with hope but the next day it seems to be back. My regular GP

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Limb discomfort and Dyspepsia

3MA-54817-16342

– Swelling at the site were I was given shot 12 days ago

– My arm is still a little swollen since I report the extreme swelling I had in my left arm where I received my vaccine. I am having Heartburn or acid reflux frequently.

– I had my second shot in my right arm but my left arm was aching earlier and up til a couple hours ago they were both hurting. Its cooling down some now.

– My legs were extremely heavy yesterday but Im feeling a lot better today

– Mild pain in the other site where shot was given but nothing as bad as the other two days.

– Mild headache for last 24 hours

– Tingling on right side of face taking Tylenol for comfort Cramping on right side which is side I received shot on.

Premenstrual syndrome, Euphoric mood and Emotional distress

3MB-10355-25215

– I forgot to report unusual insomnia. I had insomnia days 1-4, but not last night

– Worse PMS symptoms. Much worse mood, more anxiety and depression; breast tenderness which i dont usually ever have.

– Worse period symptoms. Extreme emotions.

– Longer cycle, increased cramps (I never have cramps), more bleeding. More symptoms during bleeding as well.

– Insomnia. I had been having it at the last check in and didn't realize it could be a side effect. It was unusual and not due to stress or my cycle. Also my cycle seems like it may be a week early.

– Arm tingly; increased appetite

– Insomnia.

– Cramps like period cramps, unusual breast tenderness, insomnia

– Breast pain, insomnia

– Breast pain, cramps

– Tingling in my arm

– Low body temperature

Bone disorder, Tendon disorder and Muscle disorder

3MB-17421-49181

– Dizzyness

– Extreme headache and back to being very shaky, intestinal pain (cramping on Saturday) and substantially increased muscle and overall fatigue.

– Heartburn and more severe and frequent nausea and intestinal cramping.

– Hard to take a deep breath

– Had vision problems before a migraine for the first time ever.

– Not likely related to vaccine - increased fatigue and bone, muscle & tendon issues.

– Got the bivalent booster and have slight arm pain over a week later (was very bad for 4 days but has decreased). Migraines have increased in frequency; no idea if that's from the vaccines but new visual symptoms started not long after 1st booster.

Facial pain, Injection site erythema and Injection site pain

3MB-30946-02351

– Right hand (got shot in right arm) where i have some maybe old injury painand maybe a kind of headache on right side of face

– Question: symptoms showed up after yesterdays textIs it expected that symptoms show up 4-5 days after first vaccine when except for the awful 24 hour pain in arm, I have been fine and then yesterday afternoon. too tired very headachenow ok...

– Fatigue

– but it may be weather or stress?!

– hardly chills but maybe

– just that redness and hurt when touched around shot site is ver minimal but dtill there and actually i had not seen it til i answered yesterdaybut iam fine:)

Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

3MB-32842-20514

– My right arm where the vaccine was put on is in a lot of pain, I can bearly move the arm.

– My right arm where they put the vaccine, its in a lot of pain. The whole are is now hurting, I cant move my arm anywhere. The spot where the injection was is not hurting, for some reason my whole arm is hurting, cant move it anywhere.

– The arm of where they put the first vaccine its hurting as if I have a fracture. Im in a lot of pain, cant raise my arm, cant move my arm without PAIN!!!!!

– My right arm still hurts me a lot when I move my arm

– My left arm where I got my shot, its sore and it hurts to move it or raise my arm

Limb injury, Skin burning sensation and Impaired work ability

3MB-33219-07028

– I dont know if this was caused by shots but my feet feel like they are burning. I never had this until now I have an appointment in February

– Feet have the burning sinsation all the time. Can't stand to walk barefooted. Im home today because I have had diarrhea for the past few days. My feet feel better when Im laying down and they are elevated. I have an appointment with a foot doc My appointment is for friday

– I hurt my foot at work and have been off

Tooth restoration, Immobile and Joint instability

3MC-21945-96448

– Early morning coughing. Malaise despirit. Time dispersion losing track of time, have to set alarms on cell phone to remain current and keep track of medications.

– Morning cough.

– Vertigo

– Vertigo on trying to get out of bed.

– Vertigo upon arising from sleep

– Vertigo upon arising from sleep.

– Vertigo upon going to or arising from sleep.

– Vertigo upon going to and arising from sleep on bed.

– Vertigo upon arising from sleep. Joint pains.

– Vertigo now occurs during awake periods when I look or reach upward. Prolonged periods of pain in left knee where I have chronic ACL, Tinnitus present in both ears as opposed to only left one. Overall feeling of being out of sought. ENT Specislist office visit and scheduled for further testing in next 2 weeks.

– Vertigo now present in daytime as well as when getting in and out of bed. Exceptional soreness and instability in left knee.

– Vertigo persist present when I move my head. Tinnitus persist . Pain left knee & right bicep.

– Soreness in right arm and left knee cap. Vertigo continues at night upon going to sleep.

– Severe right Leg cramps at night. Toes tingling. Large blood blister on large right toe. Tinnitus continues. Vertigo subsided. Very fatigued. Tooth chipped necessitating new filing. Dentist

– Develop blood blisters on both large toes. DPM treated condition. Weakness in bicep right arm. Lost 10 lbs of fatty tissue is prominent & measurements same. Vertigo upon awakening episode. Numerous night time urinations & sudden rush @ during daytime Visited DPM & also neurologist offices.

– Prostare problems, imbolity in left leg at knee, foot problems, weakness in upper body particularly arms. Worsening eye sight. Teeth chipping. Poor sleep. Always feeling cold & thermometers. Group practices

Cystitis, Hypersomnia and Wheezing

3MD-14702-35112

– I've been wheezing and feeling out of breath easily when I'm moving around.

– Joint pain could be my arthritis flaring up.

– All my joints that have arthritis in them, especially my back and knees, have been inflamed and very painful. I'm also sleeping more than normal.

– Sore throat and cold symptoms

– Cold symptoms; runny nose, cough

– Runny nose, cough

– Im in the hospital for an unrelated issue.

– I lost the strength in one leg, for standing about a week before i got the booster. Ive been in the hospital since 1/21 and symptoms have continued to worsen. I got a bladder and urinary tract infection which was successfully treated with antibiotics

Intervertebral disc protrusion, Injection site induration and Hypoesthesia

3MD-21292-80126

– Not sure if I should have mentioned this before. But, I woke up Saturday with numbness in my right leg. It starts about mid thigh and runs down to my toes. It's been constant since then.

– Still experiencing numbness in my right leg. Now pretty severe.

– Previous reported leg numbness is results of a herniated disc. Went to the ED today. So responses I'm giving today exclude anything pertaining to that issue.

– Injection site is hard like there's a knot there

– Injection site is still a little hard

Neck mass, Nodule and Neck pain

3MD-30158-32728

– Seven days after the vaccine ( March 6) I present a swollen nodule in the left clavicle and sometimes it's painful

– Swelling nodule left clavicle area

– Continue with swollen nodules on the left clavicle and discovered today one in the left armpit

– Continue with swollen nodes in my left side clavicle, sometimes a little pain

– Continue with swollen nodes left clavicle, sometimes painful

– Continue with swollen nodes left clavicle

– Continue with a swollen nodule in the clavicle. Sometimes feel a little pain

– I continue with the swollen nodule in my left clavicle, sometimes with a little discomfort

– Caught, Runny nose, Headache, Fever, muscle pain But the Covid test was Negative

Fluid retention, Blister and Skin discoloration

3MD-30304-91844

– On Monday I had chills and shivering I couldnt control.Tuesdayand Wednesday just pain and swelling. Im it today because I was hard to reach this week. I also had headache yesterday but not today.

– No

– Night sweats, chills,

– With the booster, I had swelling in my ankles and the booster attacked the swelling with red patches and blistering where the swelling was in my ankles. It has left dark patches that have not cleared up yet.

– Trapped fluid in my left leg.

– Significant increase in pain due to arthritis or sickle cell disease.

Urticaria, Rash and Injection site pain

3MD-90006-86760

– Rash was more like hives.... was mild and lasted about 1 hr. Forearm near my rist. I get them sometimes ...usually use a anti itch cream. Didnt do anything and it went away

– Medium to Large Whlep/Hives different parrs of my body. But was occuring before the 3rd shot and have continued. Apt. To see my PCP on 10/11/2021 Appointment set with my PCP for 10/11/2021

– Sore Throat

– Sore throat and mild cough

– Arm Soreness where injected.

– Arm shoulder area of the injection lhas been sore...the last 2 days only in the morning when i get up. Dicipates in a hour... dont feel it again until the next morning.

– Periodic soreness in the Arm-shoulder area of the vac injection. Not every day... Couplentes a week.

– Still have that pain in the left shoulder and injection area. It's the same type 9f soreness experience after all my COVID vacines. But they went away in all instances with in 48 hours. This has lasted for weeks

Carcinoid syndrome, Neuroendocrine tumor and Exfoliative rash

3MD-94741-19923

– 7 days after receiving the J&J one dose vaccine, I developed a rash on one side of my face. I've had it for 7 days w/o improvement. Red, flat, scaly, peeling, itchy, no pain. No rash history. Incidentally, I am currently being evaluated for cancer.

– Working diagnosis of Carcinoid Syndrome; other neuroendocrine tumor related conditions, including malignancy, remain on the differential. Accepted as a patient by (b)(6)

Loss of consciousness, Tremor and Arthralgia

3ME-19066-05950

– I passed out on the morning of 4/8/21

– I passed out the next morning after i took the second shot.

– Pulse has stated to return to normal

– I have a uncontroled shaking pf my right hand. It has been doing this for about 4 weeks. Someone said it is parkinsons disease. Is this a tesult of my vaccinine?

– An uncontroled. Shaking of my right hand shaking.

– Uncontrolled shaking of my right hand.

– Still experiencing uncontrolled shaking of my right hand.

– Still experiencing uncontroled shaking in my right hand

– Still have uncontrolled shaking of my right hand.

– I have an uncontrolled shaking of my right hand it has been that way since i got my first shot.

– Still experiencing uncontrolled skaking of my right hand.

– pain in my right hand and shoulder. I had my second vacvine in that shoulder.

– Uncontrolled shacking of my hands.

– An uncontrolled hand shake in boyh hands.

– Tested positive for Covid on Oct. 12. Had head ach supper respiratory cogestion. Tested negative on Oct. 19.

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