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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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Cutaneous symptom, Joint warmth and Mechanical urticaria

3MN-23385-39735

– Histamine-release at site on arm. Red and warm area on arm. Raised skin.

– Dermographia; very vocal nightmares

– Bad nightmares night before last

– The abdominal pain was cramping, like when you need to have a bowel movement; however, I had voided this morning and had very little to eat since then.

– Increased headaches with seemingly no reason for them.

– More aches in my muscles on the right side of my body.

– I think I have a flu bug. I have diarrhea and stomach ache. More coughing that is probably due to Spring allergies. Less appetite last evening. Didnt seem to have a fever but some chills and sweating.

Teething, Hyperesthesia teeth and Toothache

3MN-30806-35236

– My teeth in the front on the Bottom Of  My teeth in the front on the bottom have been very sensitive and hurting Better today but still sensitive.

– My front lower teeth have been sensitive but thats it

– Last week I started with a red spot about the size of a large lemon on the at injection site.With itching. It started about six days after my first shot Im stillwaiting for an appointment For the second shot. I am still a little red on my left arm

– Yesterday I had some body aches not today

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood, Fungal infection and Cystitis

3MP-74473-67685

– Im very a little low and depressed today

– Insomnia last night. Not sure its related. Happens to me every so often.

– Not sure if the tiredness is from the vaccine or because it is Friday and it has been a long week

– This is probably not related but worth mentioning. I had a lot of midcycle bleeding starting during intercourse. I saw a doctor who said it was probably a small tear in the vagina.

– I want to report something that happened 3 weeks after my first vaccine and 1 week before my 2nd. I had heavy mud-cycle bleeding that started during intercourse. The doctor said that I probably tore from sex. I was healed within a couple days.

– Got a bladder infection and a yeast infection. I have never had a yeast infection before.

Mood swings, Taste disorder and Limb discomfort

3MQ-19678-46804

– Unusual Heaviness in my legs.

– Stabbing pains in my neck and back. I also experienced chest tightness and pains, but I think the chest tightness and pains are symptoms of a reaction to a strong powerful new deodorant i recently yried in the last 4 days that gave me that freak reaction. All other symptoms were from the Moderna Vaccine. My arm is red, itching and swollen. My legs and back and neck have pain.

– Today, the muscle pain and back and neck pain comes and goes. I have periodic relief from the pain.

– I have an underarm perspiration odor issue taking place. I am not sure what the problem is. It has been going on for quite some time now. My doctor is prescribing a medical antiperspirant for me culled Drysol. I. My sense of taste is off today. I have a psychiatrist visit this Wednesday. I may have to cancel. I was scheduled to pickup new eyeglasses. I couldn't go yeti.

– Night sweats and mood swings exactly one week after the second dose of the Moderna Vaccine.

Frontal sinus operation, Upper respiratory tract infection and Sinus congestion

3MQ-22971-77901

– Sinus congestion, nasal drainage, headache.

– Sinusitis, dry cough, headache. Got tested today for covid

– I do want to tell you my second vaccine was delayed 19 day due to quarantine. I have 15 year old triplets who all got COVID sequentially and I was in close contact with all of them and was tested twice for COVID and was negative. I believe the first vaccine was instrumental in protecting me!

– Upper respiratory infection

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Peripheral coldness and Hypersomnia

3MQ-60236-88155

– Last night I had a very scary episode of uncontrollable shaking for about 30 minutes, around 10:00 last night. It was almost like I was having body seizure

– Vertigo Occasional headaches Neurologist appointment

– Too early to tell

– Very cold feet

– A few days last week had moderate headaches and nausea and stomach pains. Had to take Tylenol and Tums.

– Headaches and nausea periodically during the last week: maybe family stress, not seasonal.

– Today about 11:00am I got a congested headache. I have been 'loggie' all day; slept much; and my tummy is somewhat achy. I did not do my normal Sunday grocery shopping nor a long dinner walk with my dog.

– Frequent headaches

– Migraines!

– Headaches

– Very sore throat and some head congestion and much coughing Called my primary care physician

Cellulitis, Diabetes mellitus and Dehydration

3MR-17882-39023

– Bruising at the injection site.

– The bruise has gotten darker. The redness goes about an inch below the bruise.

– Rash has grown by .5 inch below the bruise. Was 1 inch, but is now 1 + 1/2 inches.

– High blood pressure and diabetes problems, nothing to do with the vaccine. Got dehydrated.

– I was hospitalized with facial cellulitis. I don't believe it had anything to do with the vaccine. facial cellulitis

– Every once in a while I get very warm, like a mild hot flash, and then it passes. I'm 70 years old so I know it isn't a real hot flash. Guess it could be from just about anything.

– High blood pressure Phone

Cerebrovascular accident, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Impaired work ability

3MR-19920-58108

– Very weak

– Unable to function normal

– I had a stroke two days after my second dose

– Im weak from the stroke I had 3 days after the shut I have not been able to work

– After the stroke I had 3 days after my vaccines I still cannot go to work DOT has taken my CDL for a year I have had no income since my stroke I make a living as a truck driver this has caused me so much I have no income and tons of bills

– After the stroke Im weak I depressed I dont have any money because I cant go back to work I have bills to pay and I need HELP

– Tired fatigue

Gastrointestinal pain, Toothache and Gastrointestinal disorder

3MR-25095-88809

– Earache

– Earache Dentist - having toothache and earache

– I have been diagnosed with some conditions / symptoms not related to Covid.

– Light headed

– Runny nose - think I have cold coupled with hay fever. Self tested last night for Covid and it was negative.

– I have had heavy duty cold and cough over the last 7 days. It is slowly getting better.

– Heavy duty cold and cough. Tested negative for Covid 4 times. Taking antibiotics to help.

– Bad cough. Intestinal issue (cramping and diarrhea). Feeling tired.

Inner ear inflammation, Weight decreased and Ear discomfort

3MR-27178-25986

– Extreme fatigue for 2 days. Vertigo starting day 4, improving vut still present.

– Since there is no way to comment if I press No, I want to state that my vertigo is almost gone after 3 weeks except for an occasional moment.

– My vertigo is gone. I noticed a weight drop of 3.5 pounds the last 2 weeks with the vertigo, which was probably water.

– Left ear is plugged, echoing and incrrasrd tinnitus

– Inflamed left inner ear becoming vertigo. Started Wednesday.

Oral appliance application, Allergic cough and Lung opacity

3MR-31840-23729

– Sinus drainage cough but unrelated

– Indigestion, gas, sinus congestion

– Swollen node near jaw

– Increased sinusitis, cough, drainage - seems to be allergies, but also accompanied by a headache. I get this in the spring.No fever.

– Swollen lymph nodes, sinus pressure, headache Called my allergist & had a scheduled sonogram of my thyroid - noted some reactive nodes but seems to be sinus related

– Allergy related cough and congestionTendinitis in arm, neck, hips Some fatigue Chiropractor

– Damp, warm - sweaty

– Not sure this isn't related to other issues, though-Not the booster Physical therapy & chiropractor for ongoing issue/care

– May be about other issues ongoing not shot

– Sinusitis, allergies and hip/back pain.

– Back pain & inflammation, elevated AST - though don't think either are from the vaccine?

– I had a CT for a calcium score and incidentally found ground glass opacity and scattered nodules thought to be infectious or inflammatory, following what I thought was allergies and a cougham now in an inhaler was asked to follow up w/CT. Covid ne

– Coughing, runny nose

– Lymph node swelling

– Allergies, sinusitis and cough.

– Sinusitis pain, fatigue - virus: negative for Covid. and back-hip pain ENT visit

– Sinus cough & some congestion - think it's allergies

– Drainage, cough, upset stomach, loose stool, fatigue

– Had some swollen lymph nodes last week but may have been related to starting braces on my teeth, swelling from that, though I've typically had swollen lymph nodes a few weeks after each vaccine.

Stress, Musculoskeletal pain and Heart rate irregular

3MR-32093-32627

– Sinus pressure

– Constipation

– Lower back pain (very unusual for me)! Pain started near injection site, then moved to shoulder blade, then middle back then today in lower back. Very unusual and I never have joint or back pain. I attribute it to the Covid vaccine.

– Low back pain (very unusual)

– Intermittent cough

– Slightly Stuffy nosemight be allergies. Joint pain in shoulder by injection site.

– Heart irregularity yesterdaylike palpitations. Also under stress to a family emergency, not sure if link/inflammation to recent Vaccine

– Stuffy headallergies?

– Diarrhea, congestion

– Stuffy nose and head

– Stuffy nose

– Diarrhea, stuffy nose

Back pain and Dizziness

3MS-10789-63073

– Between my first vaccination and my second, I have also had dizzy spells, and a flare up of a previous condition, spinal stenosis. I have no way of knowing if this is related to the vaccine or not, but thought it was worth reporting.

– I have had recurrent back pain that I don't know if it is related to the vaccine or not.

– The symptoms are not new but I still have pain in my back which seems to be from inflammation.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Poor quality sleep and Blood pressure increased

3MS-11991-21142

– Headache is almost not noticeable.

– I felt a little under the weather last Friday but nothing serious.

– Didnt sleep well last night and Im feeling tired.

– No

– Basically I slept all day yesterday and then all night. I had a fever that ran between 99.6 and 100.8. My headache was tolerable (moderate). Today I feel fatigued but was able to do deskwork for a couple of hours.

– I had a common cold but took a Covid 19 test just in case and it came back negative.

– My blood pressure has been up for a couple of day and I experienced dizziness.

– I can't seem to submit yesterday's or today's reports.

– Did not sleep well last night.

– Sneezing and runny nose. It seems like a common cold.

– I ran a fever one night and had some digestive problems but tested negative with the at home test and also with the PCR pest.

– I developed problems breathing and was diagnosed with COPD. I have have been tested multiple times for Covid, both home & PCR, and am always negative. I'm currently being treated with Prednisone and an inhaler.

Vitreous detachment, Injection site reaction and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3MS-18290-47176

– Dizziness at 20 min, then at 35 min stiffness traveling up from injection site to shoulder, up neck, across both brows, both cheeks, around eyes, tip of ears, jaw joint, the tip of nose, upper lip, upper gums, down to tips of front teeth. Stiffness was severe and was increasing to more areas until i took 25 mg benadryl which relieved spread of stiffness with 10 minutes of taking pill. I rem as ined for observation for 2 1/2 hr after shot untul stiffness receded. After 6 hrs, only my nose and gums feel stiff and teeth feel stiff. Sought help from onsite nurses and EMT

– I went to retinal specialist who diagnosed my right eye as having experienced a posterior vitreous detachment. In office retinal specialist visit

Fluid imbalance, Peripheral venous disease and Tension

3MS-18992-18910

– Runny nose, sneezing

– Venous insufficiency...purple & red blotch on lower leg. I have had reoccuances past 3 yearsthis one is larger, but probably unrelated to vaccine. Dr appt for March 23

– Swelling of foot beneath RT side ankle bone. Dr says it may be due to foot pads he had prescribed for different concern previously

– Headache, tension. Probably normal after last minute flights and relative's funeral. I'll track condition

– Headache, tension, higher blood pressure, fatigue. I believe it was dehydration returning to 7,000 feet after attending funeral week at 1200 feet. My home Covid test was negative and I was checked by a Doctor. I've felt fine for 2+ days now

Menstrual headache, Endometriosis and Ulcer

3MS-88956-77180

– Tingling on scalp

– Covid, endometriosis flare up, ulcer and gastritis, diarrhea and stomach pains with unclear cause

– Swollen hands

– Swollen/bruised finger on hand of arm where received booster, after having swollen hands over weekend

– Continued bruises/sensitivity on hand of arm where received booster

– Significantly worse menstrual period than in about 6 months (since Covid infection) - substantially more bleeding, headaches, more pain

– Worsening of symptoms related to endometriosis (pain, bloating, GI distress)

– Worsened endometriosis symptoms

Presyncope, Anxiety and Dizziness

3MS-89205-28455

– Very lightheaded for a couple of minutes almost felt like I was going to pass out. It passed a quickly as it came. Its happened before so it may not have been from the vaccine.

– Extreme anxiety this morning. Anxiety is an ongoing issue with me but this morning was like I hadnt taken ANY meds for a week. Horrible

– The vaccine in essence turned off my anti anxiety meds. Im slowly recovering but this is horrible.

Skin induration, Skin swelling and Skin disorder

3MT-15514-90782

– Tingling on lateral side of left hand 5th digit (same arm of injection site).

– Small itchy painful bumps mostly on both hands and also on arms, face, ear, butt, legs and feet

– Painful bumps that can be itchy and also can become swollen and enlarged. Start on 2/2/2021. More appeared in the following days. Still have some. Same painful bumps I got after the 1st vaccine shot. Also still fatigue and nausea.

Tendon discomfort, Injection site discomfort and Pain in extremity

3MT-15868-63102

– Im not sure if it is related to the vaccine, but every so often my arm aches for a fewMinutes. Its an aggravation more than anything else. It does not hinder any activities.

– My arm still has some level of discomfort near the injection site and during the week my lower arm started to hurt and it felt like tendons in my hand were aggravated. Again...as I mentioned last week this could be completely unrelated.

Nervousness, Blepharospasm and Axillary mass

3MT-19188-81479

– Blurred vision

– It feels like a mandarin orange size painful lump in my right arm pit. Pain increases when my arm is tighter to my body.

– Painful golf ball and a half sized lump in my right armpit. Continued jumpy Left eye since first injection on 3/26/21.

– Jumpy left eye

– Painful golf ball sized lump in right armpit. Jumpy left eye.

– Painful Golfball sized lump in right armpit. Jumpy left eye.

– Very bad stomachache with vomiting and diarrhea. Fever 100°, chills and sweats. Added pain, it feels like bone pain, and muscle aches. Very tired, no energy.

– Dizziness. My health is about the same except for this dizziness, which makes it worse.

Toothache, Injection site discomfort and Paresthesia

3MT-26330-47887

– Dizzyness, tingling extremities, pins and needles type pain, shoulder pain.

– Left arm hurts like hell at night around injection site and sensitive to cell phone frequency .

– My left arm aches around injection site and my bottom teeth are hurting real bad and even decaying and breaking since the 2nd dose especial whenever my cell phone is near me or rings or im indoors where theres a lot of electronic devices. Real weird. 1st wellness exam and says im 100 percent healthy. 2nd i saw Dentist and they dont know whats going on but they perscribed me motrin and antibiotics.

– My left arm where i got the shot hurts like hell in certain places like project roomkey room 245 and in the motel room i was at and only in certain places or positions under these ceilings and certain wall areas directly under 3 squares pertruding

Tendon disorder, Nervous system disorder and Contusion

3MU-10200-29221

– Red spot the size of a silver dollar. Swelling diameter relatively the same size.

– Red dot still about the size of a silver dollar

– Redness spot appears when applying lotion, barely tender anymore.

– No redness, barely feel anything where the shot was. Think its finally going away.

– Bruise might be at maximum diameter. Grew during the week. Wondering if I should be concerned or not.

– Ive had this itchy spot on the arm I got dose 1 in since about 10 days after that dose. I dont have any redness unless I itch it, but it has not gone away. It doesnt seem to be dry or related to a skin condition.

– Tendon and nerve issues possibly unrelated

Muscle spasticity, Blindness and Injection site paresthesia

3MU-18060-01219

– Paresthesias over injection site

– I got a rash on my back that started low and then spread up to my thoracic spine. It burned then went away by the time I woke up. I no longer have paresthesias over the injection site either.

– Briefly lost hearing and vision last night, ringing in ears, and fainted twice

– Excessive menstrual bleeding

– Fainting, tinnitus (happened after second dose too), spasticity in lower extremities starting 12 hours after vaccine and lasting for several hours.

– I had COVID twice (February and April 2022)

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Visual impairment and Sinus headache

3MU-25887-09093

– Arm pain went away after 2nd day and wasnt as bad as after 1st shot but after 2nd shot I had arm pain plus fever, headache & nausea

– Left side rib pain

– I feel like my vision is changing. It may not have anything to do with the vaccine but thought Id mention it.

– Runny nose. Sneezing. Low grade fever.

– Soreness under left breast. Havent been able to wear a bra for about a month. Starting to get better but was worried about it. Not sure if its related to vaccine but thought Id mention it.

– Was nauseous last Sunday-Monday. And thought I was on verge of sore throat but nothing happened. It went away.

– Had a few days with scratchy throat. Tired. Never went to a sore throat though.

– Did have fever yesterday evening 99.8.

– Constant headache, nausea, congestion, runny nose, slight cough, diarrhea. Did have fever 10/28-10/31, but was after the last check in earlier that day when I was feeling ok.

– Sneezing, still slight headache.

Dermatitis contact, Erythema and Edema peripheral

3MV-11636-80284

– Swollen lymphnode superior to left clavicle about mid clavicle. Resulting in soreness and mild redness. Have been hot compressing for 3 days with swelling decreasing but not yet fully dissipated.

– Several days after my first vacc., i had swollen lymph nodes central left clavicle. Hot compresses over several days decreased and were totally diminshed before this shot. Today i have at least 2 swollen nodes in the same place and they are starting to feel tender now when palpated.

– Swollen lymph nodes superior and central left clavicle continues with very intermittent and super mild pain in left arm pit.

– Continued swollen lymph nodes and more frequent noticing in arm pit but still very mild

– Swollen nodes and armpit noticing decreasing

– Continued decreasing of left arm pit and swollen nodes at left clavicle

– Specific joint pain

– Had a head cold with runny nose, cough and body aches.Also reactive case of poison oak. Had not reacted to any poison plants prior.

Neuritis, Sensitization and Gastroenteritis viral

3MV-22834-15991

– Tingling sensation in ring and pinky fingers in arm that I got the shit

– Starting on 02/09 and 02 /10 had severe night sweats where I drenched my side of the bed, had to change bedcovers, and pjs. This was also associated with a neuritis type sensation in my extremities.

– Tingling in left hand ring and pinky fingers in the distal areas.

– Still with numbness and tingling in the distal end of ring and pinky fingers but much less noticeable.

– Viral gastroenteritis

Initial insomnia, Sluggishness and Limb discomfort

3MV-24534-24162

– I believe the tiredness and fatigue are due to my lack of sleep and worry, and my headache is most likely due to my number 1 season allergy - cedar fever - the 2nd highest count in recorded history!...not the vaccine.

– No

– Sluggish, loss of responsiveness in my arm movement....like its weighted down....but no pain, swelling or redness.

– Tinnitus is worsened, a lot. I was unable to fall asleep last night, it was so loud. Only had a 2 hour nap, 4-6am, then its remained loud all day. Im hoping it will lessen to normalscale, which is a difficulty, but not something that keeps me from sleeping. On a 1-10 scale, normal is a 2-3; last night and today, a 7-8+.

– I had difficulty getting to sleep for the 2nd night. My tinnitus is raging! Even my high-price hearing aids are unable to filter out or diminish the static/sound when reset to high.

– The tinnitus problem continues, but now a 5+ (on a 10 scale), slightly lower in intensity

– Good news: My tinnitus is back to normal (low)!!!

Scar, Induration and Hemorrhage

3MW-17609-68648

– Tired

– None

– Between my legs

– Blooding, chest pressure, gas, pain under my left chest. I went to the ER on Friday and got meds for UTI, gas and stool softeners

– Arm soreness

– I have rash with sore itchy spots in my leg, ankle, and arms thats turning very red, hard and itchy. Its worse at night and I cant sleep. Im on my way to see my PCP now Office visit in person

– Stuffy nose, ear pain, headache and tiredness

– Ear clogged up with stuffy nose

– I've had an unexplained rash with sever itching that made me unable to sleep since May till couple of weeks ago in 3 different countries?? The doctor gave me steroids pills and cream to stop itching but my skin is scared with unhealed dark spots.

Scar, Rash papular and Rash erythematous

3MX-16083-10878

– Itchy skin with mild red raised rash on upper chest (8 days after vaccine)

– Not entirely new, but the papular itchy chest rash I developed one week after 2nd shot has not gone away, still itches, and us keaving some scarring. Its very weird Derm appt was going to be end of May so I didn't make it bc assumed rash would be gone by then. Now I'm not so sure.

– One swollen lymph node above clavicle on the same side as the injection. Not red or tender.

– Still have 1cm supraclavicular node enlarged

– Still one SCL lymph node. Might be larger. But not tender or red.

– No change in solitary scl lymph node

– Low grade fever and general malaise 10/25.

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