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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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Urinary tract infection, Myalgia and Nausea

3RU-52878-81773

– Between the last report and this, I had some dizziness, muscle aches, and a feeling of nausea. However, those are gone now.

– Unsure if the symptoms I am experiencing today are related or unrelated to the vaccine.

– Sent a message to my doctor. Still waiting for a response.

– Trip to the doctor.

– Doctor visit

– Sore throat

– Sore throat, cough, fatigue

– UTI symptoms

– Another UTI due to strep bacteria. Also sore throat.

Poor quality sleep, Impaired work ability and Brain fog

3RV-12313-37049

– Mild headache but not anything substantial

– Just a lot of soreness in the arm where I had the shot.

– After my report yesterday I felt a headache and the last 2 nights went to bed rather early just tired. Today I feel pretty good

– Headache was a lot worse today, didn't sleep well last night and had diarrhea all day.

– Sore Throat

– Had some kind of weird brain disconnections throughout the day then a bad headache later that day. Find myself very fatigued by mid day on a daily basis the last couple months making it hard to do my type of job.

Rash macular, Feeling cold and Sinusitis

3RV-16141-80894

– Small red dots on left foot only

– I cant recall if I mentioned the pain the prior day went through joints in my body that were previously injured. Id like to know what that was.

– Only in a previously hurt yet fully healed finger and left knee

– A strange cold feeling ran through me at one point- not the chills though

– Sinus infection not from vaccine.

– Tested positive for COVID

– I had a terrible cough for 4 nights in a row with chest pain? nonstop coughing- sometimes occurring during the day. I had taken Paxlovid and wonder about if what they say is true. 5 days after done with the med this awful coughing came on.

Neck mass, Flank pain and Musculoskeletal chest pain

3RW-17120-00518

– Mild aches on the injection arm

– Probably not related but have aches/pain on right side of body ribs, by my right arm.

– Back and side pain but problems not related to shot

– Side and back pain but probably not related

– I dont know if what I felt the last few days are related to the shot. Back, side and under my right breast pain.

– Same pain not as bad

– Arm more sore than actual pain at the injection site.

– Don't know if it is related, but a lump in y neck seems to have reappeared and a ittle sore.

Musculoskeletal pain, Pain of skin and Injection site pruritus

3RW-19511-45616

– Painful axillary lymph node on same side as injection

– Axillary lymph node pain

– Large red itchy patch at injection site started in day 8 post vaccination, slowly improved days 12 onward, still faintly present today. Also axillary lymph node pain on same side as injection lasted until day 12.

– Intermittent stabbing pains of scalp, ear drums, soles of feet

– Axillary pain on side of injection, no swelling

– Hip pain unresponsive to NSAIDs/ice/rest. Never had hip pain before. Possibly due to new exercise regimen but I am generally athletic person so ver unusual. Have to wait a few more days to see if it improves or else will seek orthopedic consult.

– Continued left hip pain, also buttock pain, had MRI: left gluteus maximus tear.

– Enlanrgen tender lymph node in left armpit area mostly gone

– Minimal lymphadenopathy left axilla

– Ipsilateral axillary lymphadenopathy

Facial paralysis, Tongue discomfort and Bell's palsy

3RW-32282-15425

– My tongue has a sensation like it's been burned from a type of hot beverage. That is the best way I can describe the symptom

– Went to the ER this morning due to numbness and a droopy left side of my face consistent with stroke symptoms. Received the diagnosis of Bell's Palsy.

– continued bell's palsy symptoms - major irritation!

– Left side of face is puffy and a little bit numb today. This is all due to my Bell Pasley diagnosis I receive.

Pain of skin, Sensitive skin and Muscle tightness

3RW-77598-31378

– Swollen and tender lymph node in armpit on injection side

– Swollen lymph node in armpit, injection side

– Very mild flu symptoms, the type I normally get when Im fighting a virus: tender/sore skin on my torso and arms, mild fatigue. Happened 8 days after vaccination, lasted 3 days.

– Sweating

– Tingling/numbness in injection side pinky/ring-finger and hand/wrist. Forgot to mention I felt this symptom March 17 and 18 as well.

– I forgot to report on days 6 and 7 after my vaccine that I felt muscle tightness in my neck, shoulders, and torso, and had nausea and heartburn.

– Skin pain and sensitivity, armpit lymph pain on injection arm

– Sore throat, fever and chills, sweats, fatigue. Tested negative for covid and strep, but prescribed antibiotics.

Food poisoning, Seasonal allergy and Fatigue

3RX-23312-20909

– Seasonal Allergies

– I may have a light case of food poisoning.

– Seasonal Allergies.

– Very bad seasonal allergies.

– My normal temp is around 97.

– Ive been very tired since my second vaccination. It seems to be getting slightly better, but I thought I should report it.

– I just want you to know that I was very fatigued for a good month after I received my second shot. I still feel a little more fatigued than normal six weeks later.

Perineal injury, Laryngeal edema and Uterine prolapse

3RZ-25754-77425

– Blood in bowel movement this morning

– Blood in stool again Sunday night trying to schedule a colonoscopy

– Lower stomach painMid to lower left side painVagina tear and inside pain

– Gastrointestinal trouble Uterus prolapse:Not sure if bladder and anything else has prolapsedCould not keep appointments due to snow and ice1 appointment coming up 2/26/21

– Do not think the vaccine was injected properly!!! It was a waisted shot!! He simply pricked my arm and did not push needle in!! It was also not in the upper muscle!! How do I know if I was vaccinated properly or vaccinated at all??? What should I do???

– Something must have been injected

– Headache and ear ache on left side of head last night through today off and on. Pain in abdomen and left side started last night through today. Blood in stool last night

– Blood in stool 2x yesterday and most of today

– Nausea for about 3 days

– Extreme stomach pain. CAT Scan done 6/1/21

– Pain in left side of chest

– Irritation in roof of mouth started yesterday 1/6/22; spreading today and moving towards my gums; Ears are a little itchy; glands a little irritated on both sides; mild head ache: Gargled with listerine yesterday and salt water today: Took Zyrtec bd

– HBP: Blood in urine: Protein in urine: Low red blood count: Low potassium: Extreme swelling: Extreme headaches: Stiffness that is like paralysis: Extreme gas build up hard to pass or dissolve: Throat irritation: Referred to kidney specialist

– L4 is now bone on bone and pushing back Spinal Specialist has ordered a MRI Throat irritation with swelling around vocal cords and voice box Diagnosed with hypertension ENT and Spinal Specialist and Primary Care

Thymus enlargement, Otorrhea and Musculoskeletal chest pain

3S2-13749-44169

– Pain under armpit of the injection arm~ lymph nodes I assume are swollen. It was like this when I woke up this morning.

– Armpit Pain / Lymph node I guess

– My lymph nodes off and on bothering but nothing too bad my doctor told me to wait til after second dose because it may come back then..

– My bottom jaw bone is achy not sure if its from vaccine along with wet ear

– A little pain at the top of/ bottom of my right rib not sure if

– Not sure if related. Brain Fog

– Enlarged Thymus~ not sure if thats related or not but it is something new.

– Brain Fog ~ Dizziness

– Back Pain on left side

– Lightheaded or Dizzy

– Light head / dizzy

Sitting disability, Gait inability and Electric shock sensation

3S2-22254-63277

– Legs and arms burning

– Swelling glands under arm

– Pain on my right neck 10 days after vaccin

– Pain in the throat on right side Ultrasound

– Electric pain in my leg very strong can't walk or seat the pain increases All day long

– Sciatica in the same side than shoot Chiropractor

– Very strong pain in lower back with sciatica only 3 days after booster

– Very strong inflammation in my sacro-iliaque joint impossible to Walk to seat pain is 24/7 beginning 4 days after booster Chiropractor

Acupuncture, Rhinalgia and Neck mass

3S2-28645-42074

– Was light headed, heart racing

– Light headed at times

– Weakness

– Light headed, weak

– Feeling faint

– Getting better, but still limited in how long I can stand and walk.

– Small lump on collar bone, which I assume to be lymph node.

– Still the sore lump over my collar bone.

– This shot caused me to have a period, like the second dose did. I had gone 8 mos and then second dose gave me a bad period. Hadn't had one since Until booster 8 months later. This one isn't bad.

– Sore nose, sneezing, low energy

– Fatigue/weakness, burning nostrils, headache

– Frequent migraines Acupuncture

– Was ill one day - intestinal. Have had infrequent minor chest pains.

Adnexa uteri pain, Impaired healing and Groin pain

3S2-33714-82487

– Neck pain and ear ache like symptoms

– Tight muscles in neck, lower back, backs of thighs and calves.

– Back of Legs very tight and hurt when laying in bed, but not when standing or walking; tried epsom salt bath

– March 26-27 Shoulder and neck pain; March 28 fatigue Chiropractor

– Ankles and feet seem to be tender at tendons (like an ankle sprain, but much higher). I had trouble walking earlier this weekend which seems like nerve shooting pains.

– Groin pain or lower kidney/ovary area pain which lessened with ibuprofen, but was not from menstral or uti. Joint pain/strain feeling in knees and ankles which lessened with movement.

– Groin/pelvis pain at the point of center joint (above location where a uti might be felt). It feels like I fell against a bike seat at high speed; sharp pain, sore, but not burning. No signs of itch or redness or bumps. Started on and off 2 weeks ago

Hip arthroplasty, Body temperature increased and Injection site bruising

3S2-72053-59016

– above symptoms on/off past 20 hrs; easing up last 4 hrs

– Bruising at injection site improving

– Last 2 days had temp 99.8 and moderate headache after 4:00pm.

– No temp elevation past 24 hr

– Episode of dizziness 12/9. Lasted on and off 2 hrs. Did home Covid Test = negative

– Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea for 48 hrs 6 days ago. Some residual fatigue. Feel ok otherwise

– Sinus infection/continuous nasal congestion Office visit

Sleep inertia, Restlessness and Musculoskeletal chest pain

3S2-93486-92793

– Restless, unable to sleep at. I toss and turn.

– Muscle twitching in my left bicep.

– Restlessness, trouble sleeping and when asleep trouble waking up.

– Restlessness, sometimes unable to sleep and difficulty getting up in the morning.

– Developed throbbing headache yesterday/last night and stiffness in my lower back( couple of days) fatigue.

– I've had some pain in my upper left back side around my upper left rib cage and the back of my right calcaneus heel.

– I still have pain in my upper left back side on my rib cage.

– The pain I was having on my upper back region inside my rib cage is going away.

– Some running nose, sneezing, tiredness, going through depression.

Burning mouth syndrome, Livedo reticularis and Gastrointestinal tract irritation

3S3-30617-27550

– Burning mouth onset1/25/2021Thiis my first check in.First 3 days I had a very sore arm, slight chills, and malaise. No fever. Did not read handout therefore did not know about this App.

– Feel cold. No chills, just cold at this time. Coli ankle, legs and knees

– Wierd dreams noted on first night after vaccines. Occur after both dreams. In creased hot flashes at night while in bed.

– Itchy dry skin on extremities. Lots of eyelid itching that I forgot to mention on previous days.

– Severe Thrush day 5 of first dose of vaccine. After 2nd vaccine(2ndweekfollowing) developed right upper epigastric pain radiating to back. All resulting from case of burning mouth and thrush. Mentioned Thrush/burning mouth with first report filed. PCand ENT

– Mottled foot and leg after hard heart palpitations after first injection.Severe burning mouth syndrome. ENT, GI, Cardiologist.

– Rash and small lump3inches below injection site

– No

– Stiff joints, aching muscles

– Stiff muscles and joints.Arthritis symptoms increased after alll 3 injections.

– Mild sore throat and a dull headache 1 week ago.

– Joint tends to touch ,Joint stiffness

– Cough, scratchy throat

– Had Covid

– Muscle and joint pain

Proctitis, Fecaloma and Urine flow decreased

3S3-31119-33286

– Tired. Sleepy

– Upper chest congestion

– 14 days after shot arm swelling with some pain and the swelling moved to my bicep. Felt tired for the week it took to go down

– No appetite

– Stomach pain..inflamed pancreas...hospitalized fecal impact

– Pancreatitis

– Muscle spasm in the arm where the second shot was given and it has not gone away

– Flu symptons

– Prostrate enlarged. Weak or painful urination. Is it related to vaccine I don't know for my age it is probably age related. Contacted doctor.Office visit

– Bad case of proctatitis which lasted for 4 to 6 weeks still recovering could not get hospitilazion because of pandemic so i suffered with incrediable pain for weeks

Atrial fibrillation, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

3S3-86155-17651

– That same night after the first shot, I had a moderate atrial fibrillation episode that I hadnt had for a year. Lasted about 5 hours before returning to normal pulse.

– Moderate injection site itching, redness, slight swelling started late yesterday. Applying ice compacts this morning, itching appears to be lessening. Still some fatigue but improved enough will try some outdoor walking later today.

– No - overall better today.

– A little more short of breath at times. Had Afib episode May 14 2022

Asthma, Urticaria and Nasopharyngitis

3S4-22779-14369

– Just kept taking tylenol or motrin the past 24 hours. Took a long nap today

– Hives that come and go all over my body. Taking claritin g in the morning and zyrtec in the evening to keep symptoms down. Started one wee ago.

– Continue with hives that began two weeks after the second injection. Taking otc antihistamine at double dose to keep in manageable levels

– Common cold with asthma trigger. COVID negative

Alopecia, Sinus disorder and Urinary tract infection

3S4-27817-35843

– I slept amost all day today. After having a good 8 hrs sleep last night. Im sure i slept an additional five-six hrs. I have done this on occasion before though. So I dont think its vaccine related.

– Sinus problems

– My hair has been falling out. Not in clumps but majorly losin whenever I wash my hair ir brush it. I am a retired hairdresser so I understand that you can lose up to 100 strands a day.But this is really over the top. Is this a known side effect?

– I had a gynecologist Appointment and found out I need to have a D and see procedure. So I'll be having that done within a month. Other than that I am fine

– I have a cough. Now for a couple of weeks. Also just today, I have pain in my arm where I got my booster shot.

– Chronic UTI's, headaches, insomnia and hairloss.

Irritability, Feeling cold and Chest pain

3S4-29028-09783

– Muscle pain is on my arm only

– I feel cold in my body. Will restart exercise today. I am a type 2 diabetic. Thank you

– Swelling of the lymph nodes in my neck under my jaw

– Minor swelling of my lymph nodes under my jaw. Less than yesterday

– Call the 24 hr. Nurse and my doctor to find how to reduce fever

– Absent, irritable.

– Irritable

– Tiredness

– Chest pain. Started about 1 month after the third shot. It went away about 2 months after the third shot (Moderna). Doctor's office

Atrial flutter, Body temperature fluctuation and Painful respiration

3S6-16710-14622

– Swollen lymph node on right side of neck, 2 days before 2nd dose.

– Achiness (both arms) and headache appeared the night of the 2nd dose, after check-in, but went away after taking a pain reliever.

– Racing/fluttery heart for several seconds. Has happened twice now AFTER checking in.

– Intermittent nausea that lingers when it happens. Frequent headaches--more so than usual for me the past few weeks.

– Multiple, persistent headaches, lingering, intermittent nausea.

– Runny, stuffy nose in a.m.

– Was exposed to covid-positive co-workers. Have mild pain in my chest when breathing deeply, plus slightly runny nose. Being tested for covid today. May need medical care, but don't have a doctor anymore. If worse, will use Urgent Care.

– Pain in chest when breathing deeply; dry cough; but, no fever. Tested negative for Covid.

– Sore throat, runny nose, watery eyes. Home test shows positive for covid.

– 2nd day of having covid. Congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, coughing.

– Coughing, sneezing, runny nose

– Having a hard time regulating my body temperature.

Therapeutic response unexpected, Anxiety and Tinnitus

3S6-25067-57965

– On the first day three and a half hours after the vaccinations I experienced all of the usual side effects except I didn't vomit

– Yesterday and today I actually experienced less pain in my joints, especially my knees. It was as if the vaccine gave me some temporary relief.

– I feel phenomenal , Better than I have felt in a very long time .

– Since the day after I received the vaccine I've been experiencing anxiety every day throughout most of the entire day. I've never had that problem before

– I have a medium pitch kind of sound in my ears and it never goes away. It just started a few days ago and there is no longer silence, it's just that sound. I don't know exactly how to describe it

– Yesterday approximately an hour after I was vaccinated I felt as if I was medicated with a substance like codeine

– Day 4 was the worst, but now I feel absolutely fine

– Swollen lymph nodes in the morning and then it just went away

– Brain fog, then it just went away

– Even small amounts of carbohydrates raise my glucose extremely high and when that occurs I feel disoriented and extremely ill. So what I've discovered is now that I'm going above and beyond taking care of my diabetes I feel now Exceptionally well

– Diabetes, but I feel GREAT as always

– Oddly enough after the vaccine my standard everyday inflammation actually decreased

– Moderate sharp chest pains oh, I've never had anything like this before

– Fatigue

3S6-68649-38903

– I have been having to talk my heart medication.. for my angina... imdur 60mg... even several times twice ....actually had some nitro fast acting pills... I have MS AND DECIDED AGAINST TEC FEDERA... im so tired of doctors and such...TY JESUS... AA/NA Going to er.... my WIFE JUST GRADUATED FROM (b)(6) SCHOOL TODAY... i know my shit... my priorities have been maki g sure my wife finished nursing school

Food intolerance, Dysmenorrhea and Menstruation irregular

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– Tingling just above the elbow, which is also where the itching is

– Still not a lot of appetite

– Exceptionally painful first day of period with full body aches and extreme physical exhaustion. (This may also just be due to menopause, but this is the worst it's been yet.)

– Have been especially tired, and have had unusual menstrual activity. Might also be menopause or weather.

– Upper abdominal pain after certain meals; probably not related to vaccine; trying to find the trigger.

Eye swelling, Swelling face and Peripheral swelling

3S7-39979-13463

– i had swelling in my hand and face when i woke up, including my eyes and cheeks. (not really swelling around injection site, but in the hand of the arm that i got the shot in )

– my hand of the arm that i had the shot in was still sore and hurt in the space between my thumb and my pointer finger

– i sometimes get a slight pain, in the arm that i received the doses, but not very often, and it could be unrelated. (but did begin after 2 dose)

Polypectomy, Rectal hemorrhage and Blood urine present

3S7-59680-78128

– Thank you for giving us opportunity to provide feedback

– Rash on face. Might be rosacea but cant see my dermatologist until August. Dermatologist appointment in August

– Swelling of lymph nodes- quite pronounced. Visible to the eye and can feel swelling.

– Swollen lymph nodes. Last night this area also turned red.

– Armpit area lymph nodes swollen; still red altogether redness beginning to fade

– Swelling and redness in armpit lymph nodes. Both symptoms are starting to subside.

– Lymph nodes- redness disappearing. Swelling almost gone.

– One abnormal liver and kidney enzyme test. Follow up came back normal. Some blood in urine, doing follow up test in 3 weeks. Doctor office and Quest for tests.

– Atypical cells in a urine culture. Plus in office visit

– Rectal bleeding. Colonoscopy- removed 3 polyps, one probably the bleeding culprit; none cancerous. Colonoscopy at (b)(6) Cancer Center

Uvulitis, Postmenopausal hemorrhage and Renal pain

3S8-20758-60363

– Kidney area on back felt like out was burning

– Kidney area back pain

– Pain in lower back-kidney area

– Low back/Kidney area pain

– Kidney/back pain

– All over Joint pain. Especially feet and ankles and hands. Low energy.

– Insomnia, joint pain Dr. Office

– Postmenopausal bleeding

– Minor menstrual bleeding After third shot due to underlying health conditions - I was sick for 3 days headache, aches, cough, extreme tiredness. Endometrial biopsy - neg results

– Joint and back pain. Bloating. Congestion.

– Sweating profusely

– Sweating

– Profuse perspiration

– Body aches. Joint pain. Bone pain.

– Difficulty breathing. Painful

Injection site irritation, Gout and Peripheral coldness

3S8-24000-82389

– feverish overnight broke by 5am (at 17th hr elasped)

– yesterdays post shot discomfort in arm migrated back loins both sides, and generally lethargic today.

– flank and loin discomfort

– Tuesday-Wednesday had headache and tiredness. Felt better by late Wednesday afternoon using Advil. I took Tuesday night off as a licensed machine operator as a precaution.

– Slight "chill" feeling in shot arm. Like cold air blowing on it compared to other arm.

– Slight general irritation in arm that git shot

– Noticing a slightly swollenness in back of throat, dryness

– Maybe, calfs feeling edema & tightness, may or may not be related

– Minor Flare-up of gout, i believe. Very achy lower back/hip joint soreness. But had prior history of back (no hip) condition, so low chance it is related

– Lethargy and arthritic joints.

Photosensitivity reaction, Sensitive skin and Urticaria

3S8-25252-95453

– Itchy prickly skin, most intense around right side shoulder, underarm and neck. Have been taking Benadryl every 4 hours since 2pm, yesterday afternoon.

– No rash welts are left just a prickly sensitive skin, in the area around neck shoulders and upper arm. Discontinued Benadryl today hopefully, last dose was at 4 AM.

– Itching and prickly skin sensation has been replaced with a sensitivity like when sunburned, but without the heat.

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