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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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Productive cough, Sinus congestion and Back pain

3NF-23896-66432

– Fever came down by noon

– Very slight lower back pain. Probably unrelated since I do occasionally suffer bouts of back pain

– Slight headache

– I think I have come down with a mild cold. I was in contact last Thurs with someone who tested positive. I took a self test Friday and again Sunday but both tests were negative. So I am treating symptoms of a cold

– I have caught a head cold. Congestion of sinuses, phlegm, etc. COVID test was Negative.

– I have COVID. I first tested positive in 12/4. I took 5 days of Paxlovid beginning 12/5. On 12/11 I felt better and tested negative. But by 12/15 symptoms returned.

Masticatory pain, Ear swelling and Oral pain

3NF-78522-32213

– Swelling in lymph note under armpit & swelling & pain in left ear, where jaw comes together.

– Severe pain in left ear when trying to chew gum or eat

– Pain in ear area where jaw comes together. Extreme pain there when trying to chew.

– Pain in jaw at joint near ear. Pain when chewing. Pain behind ear.

– Pain still around left ear the same side the vaccine was given. Pain when chewing, yawning, sneezing. Cant sleep on that side.

– Pain still around left ear, jaw joint. Gone to Dr twice. In person Dr appt - twice

Injection site pruritus, Neck pain and Chest pain

3NG-10758-59003

– Pain in shoulder joint when moving arm

– Left shoulder joint painfull when lifting arm. Pain front left of upper chest below collar bone area.

– Left shoulder pain with movement is greatly diminshed

– Left shoulder joint and left side of neck pain

– When I lift my left arm it's painful around the injection site

– Itchy on left shoulder around injection site

– I've noticed a lingering tiredness / fatigue since I caught COVID 19 a week after my last booster shot. I believe this because of having COVID not the vaccine. Thank you for the vaccine!

Bacterial vulvovaginitis, Bacterial vaginosis and Dissociation

3NG-23883-00134

– Dizziness, lack of mental focus, shivering but not chilled

– Slight dizziness

– Uncontrollable shaking/tremors, high heart rate lasting days, high blood pressure, severe pins and needles in my hands, feet and scalp, intermittent burning sensation over my face, chest, upper back and arms, occasional lack of mental focus, disassoc Lab tests, ecg, chest xray

– Nausea, wooziness, and extreme fatigue became worse for a few days after last check in. Also had diarrhea for a few days, I have been feeling back to normal ( pre vaccine) for about 3 days now. Total days of symptoms= 18 days from vaccination date

– Passing out

– Random sudden stabbing pains similar to side stiches

– General itchiness, low/ no appetite, visual over stimulation, burning sensation in my chest

– Uncontrollable shaking/ rigors , vertigo

– Headaches, Possible bladder/ uti infection, vaginosis or yeast infection

– Neck and shoulder pain, chronic nausea, frequent heartburn, burning/ tingling under my skin particularly upper back, pain in the backs of my thighs, exhausted

Intracranial aneurysm, Transient ischemic attack and Pulmonary pain

3NG-25905-48767

– Freezing cold and low blood pressure

– Weakness in right arm

– Loss of appetite

– Right leg pain lung pain

– Right leg pain

– Right leg pain and itching in my lung area

– My organs hurt. They all feel like muscle spasms. They put me on 2 different meds for it. Nausea vomiiting diahrea right leg pain. Ibfeel sick all the time

– Back pain and abdoman pain

– Abdomen pain...nausea and hives

– Tightness and pain in abdomen...cramping and pain in right leg

– So tired have a hard time staying awake...everything smells like cigarettes and ive never smoke...headaches Primary

– Mini stroke.leg cramps and lung pain

– Difficulty breathing, body aches

Bladder discomfort, Diabetes mellitus inadequate control and Urinary retention

3NJ-25607-39908

– Increased blood sugar readings.

– Consistent feeling of a full bladder, constant urination

– Headache(s) muscle pain

– I'm a type-1 diabetic and have lost all control of my blood sugar's! Instead of a nice flat line, I'm experiencing peeks & valleys BS wise!

– High and low blood sugar readings.

– Dificulties in urinating. Each time I was given the Pfizer vaccine (3X's) I've had trouble relieving my bladder.

– Cold and/or flu like symptoms. Everything on the Omicron checklists MINUS headache, chills, feverish.

– Dry mouth, sore throat.

– Difficulties with attention, easily winded, hard to concentrate!

– Since the administration of the 4th shots total(Pfizer), 2nd booster as a Type 1 diabetic blood sugar control went right out the window!

– Covid like symptoms-POCT test neg.

Pulmonary congestion, Increased upper airway secretion and Diabetes mellitus

3NJ-36316-42929

– These are everyday symptoms for me.

– I have pain in hip joint extending down my leg whereas Im using a cane just to walk with pain. It's just came out of nowhere. My blood sugar has been elevated so maybe it has to do with diabetics.

– Joint pain due to existing medical problem

– Sides have been sore for awhile with increased mucus coming up in throat.

– A bad congestion in my lungs with a really bad cough which stayed with me for a couple weeks. Just now getting a little better. Primary care doctor

– Urine Infection. Have only had the two COVID shots. Primarycare doctor

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Blood glucose increased and Irritability

3NJ-62449-88426

– Low fever (99.8) started 07/19/22, cough, fatigue, mild irritability

– Fever, cough, runny nose 7/19/22 through 7/25/22. Fever and nasal congestion resolved 7/25/22, but residual post viral cough remains. Treated with albuterol nebulizer q4hours on 7/21, 7/22, 7/23. Also treated with ibuprofen for discomfort.

– (b)(6) is a Type 1 Diabetic, if that is important to your data

– (b)(6) has high blood sugar last night - he was 423mg/dL at 11pm which was abnormal for him

– (b)(6) has a runny nose today

– (b)(6) was diagnosed with asthma on 11/15/22 after two hospitalizations 11/08-11/11 and 11/13-15 for RSV and increased work of breathing.

Meniere's disease, Impaired driving ability and Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

3NK-12750-00986

– Stomach cramps

– Last vaccine shot 4/30/21. Symptoms of Viral infection lungs & coughing started a week later. Went to the Doctor and tested negative for Covid, flu, & strep. Most likely viral bronchitis. I highly doubt it is related but still reporting to you

– Bronchitis & ear infection

– Onset of suspected Meniere's disease never before diagnosed. Increasing ear pressure and dizziness. Unable to work, drive, or do normal activities ENT Specialist & testing

– Diagnosed with Meniere's Disease, auto-immune

– Itching all over last 18 hours not at injection site

– Rash on arm around injection, large swelling around injection site & lymph node under arm near injection

– Covid positive 1/21/22 experiencing long Covid symptoms, leg weakness requiring a cane, extreme fatigue, brain fog

Aortic aneurysm rupture, Arterial occlusive disease and Hypoesthesia oral

3NK-22867-53773

– Did have a headache last night but after going to sleep and waking up today it was gone.

– Diarrhea and nausea occurred last night around 7pm and lasted for an hour. I did not throw up. I did have a headache later at night and while sleeping woke up at 2am with the right side of my tongue, mouth and lips numb. It was weird. Never happened before. Lasted for about an hour and went away by morning.

– Had an aneurysm on one of my abdominal arteries burst due to a blockage of a larger artery. Scheduled for follow up bypass surgery next month to fix root of problem.

Secretion discharge, Influenza like illness and Rhinorrhea

3NK-82086-91037

– I did show fatigue or I felt fatigued the very next day after the second shot was administered. That feeling went on for about four days of my vaccine date. I have not come back up to 100% but I do try to use mine over matter and push myself but I cant tell the difference.

– Mucus, runny nose, but no fever. Possible change in the weather

– Sore throat, flu like symptoms.June 17-25 started taking AlkaSeltzer plus night time cold medicine.

Lower respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis and Respiratory tract congestion

3NM-18037-81017

– I tested positive for Covid, fever, aches pains, chest congestion, cold like symptoms

– I had a fever of 103 after the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on April 1st and 2nd

– I caught a cold from my kids 4/18. Cough runny nose, chest cold. I hadnt been sick in well over a year. I had my 1st vaccine on March 10, started getting sick on March 16, tested positive for Covid-19 on Mar 18, I got my 2nd dose 4/1 sick again.

Pollakiuria, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Sinus congestion

3NM-19824-90525

– Strangely, my right upper arm ached for several hours today. Strange because I got the injection in the left arm.

– I have had to urinate often today.

– Sore throat

– I forgot to mention on Tuesday, Feb 23, I had heart palpitations. None yesterday or today.

– For the past four weeks I have had vertigo off and on. I am being treated for it. I have been evaluated by my pcp, ER doctor and am seeing a vertigo therapist. In-person visit with my pcp and a vertigo therapist.

– A few weeks ago I had a cold: just a runny nose for a week or so. No other symptoms, no fever or chills.

– I had a cold/sinus infection that lasted about five weeks. Sinus congestion, cough, sore throat and post nasal drip. I saw my pcp who tested me for Covid twice and flu and strep all negative. I also did home Covid test three times: all negative. Also saw my pcp in office visit

– I have a sore, scratchy throat with a slight tickly cough. Also have a runny nose. I did a home Covid test and I tested positive.

– I still have runny nose, slight cough with a tickly throat due to testing positive for Covid on 10/25. My healthcare provider prescribed Paxlovid for me.

– I have a slight cough and runny nose. I tested positive for Covid on Oct. 25th.

– Sore, scratchy throat, runny nose, cough and head congestion.

– Headache, fever, cough, sinus congestion, fatigue.

Joint stiffness, Injection site reaction and Arthritis

3NM-28578-41267

– Metallic taste within the first hour of receiving vaccine

– Surprised how my stomach hurts.

– I have arthritis in the knees and my knees hurt so bad last night.

– I feel stiff where my arthritis is. Taking Tylenol extra strength!

– Arthritis i the knees is more stiff after vaccine

– I had diarrhea last night and my stomach hurt. But I am better today.

– Knee pain

– Dizzy

– Metallic taste

– Burning stomach not heart burn but queasy.

– Swollen arm and lymph nodes on the injection site. Sore to the touch where the injection was given.

– Swollen lymph nodes seem smaller

– Queasy

– Burning stomach. I have never stopped this since my vaccine.

– Nausea

– No

– Right now good, before I feel I was tired and was prone to sinus colds & runny nose.

Renal pain, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Peripheral swelling

3NM-30992-00385

– Neck pain left side and rib pain left side

– Left side of neck still hurts from shoulder to eat left side

– Left side of neck and left side of ribs some light headed

– Headache on and off left side of neck hurts off and on

– Small rash on chest

– Sore on left side of neck

– Left side of neck and left side of ribs hurt tingling in hands and fingers

– Left side neck hurts arm from shoulder to elbow swelling

– Head cold

– Tired all the time

– Just tired and kidneys hurt in the mornings getting up

– Kidneys hurt when I wake up in the morning

Body temperature, Nervousness and Injected limb mobility decreased

3NN-10364-56789

– Stomach a bit quest; nervous feeling,

– Shoulder and neck pain; more on left side, Sweaty maybe hot flashes

– Temp is 97.5. Still shoulder and neck stiffness and arm pain.

– None

– Neck and shoulder pain, slight headache

– No

– Arm pain still. Hard to lift arm.

– My left arm still gets pain where I took the shot. A dull pain shoots through it at times. My arm feels weak. I cant raise it normally. I also feel it in my neck on the same side.

Lower respiratory tract congestion, Upper respiratory tract infection and Peripheral swelling

3NN-10694-33384

– Cough but it isnt unusual mild

– Exposure notification from my cell phone. No symptoms.

– Redness on my hands and L hand swells overnight. The swelling goes down during the day. I havent been using lotion so they might just be chapped. When it first started I thought I might be allergic to the soap at work.

– Vac site still a little red. Does not bother me.

– Sinusitis and upper respiratory illness Dr office visit

Bell's palsy, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Migraine

3NN-11332-78238

– Developed Bell's Palsy, undergoing treatment. This is the first time I've been able to fill anything out here. After the 2nd vaccine I had a swollen lymph node and increase inflammation,now Bell Palsy. The timing of reporting hasn't allowed for repor

– Bell's Palsy symptoms have expanded since last check in.

– Cough x 3 weeks, like a post nasal drip

– Had Covid over the last month. Was in ER over the weekend with worst migraine ever.

Nasal disorder, Throat irritation and Nasal congestion

3NN-16468-97384

– Just a bit of residual soreness; otherwise feel great

– The only symptom is a barely perceptible soreness at the injection site

– A couple of minutes of very mild lightheadedness starting about 10 minutes after the shot. No dizziness, just a sense that my body was realizing hey, something weird happened.

– I feel surprisingly great; just mild soreness around the vaccination site that doesnt hamper movement or otherwise hinder me

– The only remaining after effect is just a trace of soreness at the site of the injection

– No

– Cold-like symptoms for a couple of weeks starting Christmas Eve, and also for about five days in mid-January: runny nose, slightly sore throat, a little chest congestion, coughing related to throat tickle/chest congestion.

– I was exposed the evening of 6/23 to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 on 6/24. It was outdoors; we're on the same ultimate Frisbee sports team. I feel fine; no symptoms

– I've had a head cold this week, starting Monday. Just mild nasal symptoms that, as of today, have mostly fadeded away

– Mild cold that lasted a week, with a little lingering nasal congestion for another week-plus

Lung disorder, Pulmonary pain and Pneumonia

3NN-25425-79909

– Injection area is very swollen and red

– Large bruise at injection area

– Still brused at vaccine area

– My Asthma has been bad since I got the vaccine, I have to use my inhaler 4 times a day. Also my lungs hurt.

– I have Pneumonia!

– Migraine headaches everyday!

– My chest & sinuses are congested 3-4 days a week.I have to take cold medicine everyday. I feel tired all the time.

– I've had sinus & Asthma problems for the past 2 months.

Autoscopy, Stress and Renal pain

3NN-32827-21805

– Note: stress at work and not drink enough water probably reason for headache.

– Right side of my body aches. Hurt also on 2nd day, but not yesterday. Same side as the shot in my arm. Weird.

– Neurological- has jacked w my brain! Weird dreams, woozy and disconnected feeling, lets not even discuss almost leaving the house with my 16-year old, uh Mom you might want to put on dome pants? Really??!! Wtf?

– The out of body feeling is gone. Worked 3 hours and came practically cross-eyed from fatigue.

– Neurological- brain fog issues. This may make funny reading. Drove all the way to work today 46° felt like 32°...barefoot!! Didnt notice until I stepped onto the carpet at work. This is not normal.

– Have a kidney stone on the move. It is very painful. Would describe this as unrelated to the vaccine.

– Bronchitis about 7/25Shingles started 8/10

– Bronchitis over and over. 9 Covid tests since 2020 all negative! Good news there. Doctor's inpatient at office

Ophthalmic migraine, Visual impairment and Injection site swelling

3NP-17240-55339

– I did not get the questionnaire timely however the day of the vaccine and into the day after my arm was very sore. That subsided after that.

– The day after I received the fourth booster I had soreness redness and swelling near the injection site. Also lymph nodes swelling on that same side where the injection was given.

– I had my vaccine on 9/7. On the day after I had a visual migraine (first ever) and slight headache. The visual disturbances lasted a few hours. The headache lasted about a day. Otherwise, no other symptoms since. Also received the flu shot same day.

Paranasal sinus hemorrhage, Joint range of motion decreased and Increased upper airway secretion

3NP-20087-73446

– Believe injection may have been given too high and is affecting my shoulder and neck.

– Shoulder still catches and limited range of motion but improving.

– I have had loose stools last 3 days, unsure if its related

– Itching for 4-5 days in vaccine arm (shoulder)no significant rash.

– Sinus infection/sinus bleeding congestion, slight cough.

– Severe head and neck pain at base of skull and up right side of head over ear into temple area.

– Sore throat

– Mild sore throat

Breast disorder, Cognitive disorder and Feces soft

3NP-20588-01091

– Dry mouth

– Minor depression

– Mild Dry mouth, some itching on body, not area where vaccinated

– Itchiness, dry mouth mild

– Mild itchiness

– Mild sneezing and mild glands swollen

– Moderate

– Nausea, soft stools, IBS symptoms Chiropractor for kinesiology

– Change in breast, slowed cognitive processing, migraines

– Had Covid confirmed by PRC test. Cough severe, 103 fever, exhaustion, brain fog Monoclonal antibodies given at hospital-was 11/1/2021

Telemedicine, Productive cough and Arthralgia

3NP-27232-07637

– Last night (day of the 2nd vaccine) I couldnt move my arm - extreme pain in the joint. Its better today.

– Shoulder joint still a little sore with movement but much better than it was.

– Shoulder joint still a little sore when I move my arm high up

– Shoulder a little sore but every day a little better than the previous day.

– Shoulder joint still hurts when I move it but every day a little better.

– I still have some pain at my shoulder but it seems to be localizing to a muscle injury I had before the vaccine. I dont think there are any vaccine related effects. Im still more tired than usual and have been since the shot but nothing that seems out of the ordinary for my system creating antibodies.

– Mild shoulder joint soreness, continuing to be better every day

– Caught 2 colds in the past month, first was 3 days after eating indoors for the 1st time since vaccine. Fever for 24 hours and cough. I have a lingering productive morning cough that just started to ease up after 4 weeks. Had another fever last week. Two visits, one for each fever, one telehealth and one in person

Intra-abdominal fluid collection, Bladder disorder and Road traffic accident

3NP-28348-12852

– Stomach bug -- lots of diarrhea and some vomiting, very unwell

– Hospitalized for abdominal wall cellulitis.

– Had another bout of abdominal wall cellulitis. Was hospitalized for it.

– Probably unrelated to vaccine, had a scare with a fluid pocket in my abdomen + severe pain surrounding this

– Cellulitis infections, not related to injection sites

– Physical body issues related to a MVA -- shoulder and knee pain

– I have abdominal pain that was nothing, whereas my CT scan resports some ground-glass opacities that might be infection or itritation, OR artefacts from breathing motion. I also have leg swelling & pain that was investigated same er trip, not d

– Been DX with Long Covid -- lung problems, terrible fatigue, more cramping and spasms, some bladder ish

Throat tightness, Wheezing and Hypersensitivity

3NP-29277-62974

– I am still experiencing redness and rash from the allergic reaction I had following the injection of my second dose.

– Ive had a weird metallic taste in my mouth the past two mornings. Not sure if its related. Also, I continue to need benedryl at least twice a day for the rash and my throat following the severe allergic reaction I had just after my second dose.

– Still taking benedryl twice a day for the allergic reaction.

– Still taking benedryl for allergic reaction. Mild tightness in throat returned today.

– I have a cough and my chest feels tight. Ive got a bit of a wheeze.

– I have an odd rash on the back of my shoulder. I dont know where it came from or exactly how long it has been there.

Sensitivity to weather change, Feeling of body temperature change and Head discomfort

3NP-30456-10746

– I actually felt better today than i have the entire week.

– Still feel great :)

– My stomach was kinda upset last night and i felt pretty bad. I don't know if it was food related or not. It probably was.

– I got my 2nd shot on Thursday, i felt mildly dizzy for maybe an hour a couple hours after i got it. I felt absolutely fine the rest of the day until i got in bed and it hit me all of a sudden. I was freezing. My skin was very hot. I was shaking. Friday i woke up and i had a migraine, my throat was bothering me, i had pressure in my forehead it felt like my head was being squeezed, i would have random pains in my arms and legs, i felt like i was in a mental fog. I couldn't focus. I zoned out easily. A few hours after i woke up the lower left side of my back started to hurt and nothing helped. Everything i did just hurt tremendously. Its currently Saturday and i do feel a lot better compared to Friday but i still feel pretty terrible.

– Went to work today. Been hot and sweating, dizzy.

– Very fatigued. Sore throat. Mild sinus pressure. Pretty sure it's the weather flipping from 80 to 50 with pouring rain.

Adverse drug reaction, Frequent bowel movements and Aphthous ulcer

3NP-65132-11349

– Body itchingmild

– Cankor sore on tongue

– I had some abdominal pain for several days with diarrhea once.

– Ongoing abdominal cramps and fatigue.

– Widespread muscle pain and abdominal cramps

– Abdominal cramps ongoing since 2nd vaccine and somewhat stronger today.

– Continuing abdominal cramps, nausea and body pain

– Widespread joint and muscle pain

– Sore/irritated throat

– Multiple bowel movements per day and late into evening

– Diarrhea

– Reactions from Reclast infusion 7/25/22

Irritable bowel syndrome, Flatulence and Abdominal pain

3NQ-13632-80280

– I have had a cold this week, so I am congested and have a mild cough (tested negative for Covid on 2/8/21)

– Light headedness a couple times, but nothing major

– Woke up with Gassy abdominal pain, but I have IBS so could have nothing to do with shot

– Diarrhea last weekend

– Fever, congestion, headache, runny nose

– Cold symptoms (not covid positive)

– Covid - fever, body aches, cough, dizziness, congestion, severe headache, fatigue, loss of taste and smell (from congestion)

– Diarrhea, fever, headache over past 36 hours

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