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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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Bronchial disorder, Palpitations and Nasal congestion

3Y9-15695-74509

– Racing heart rate, sore throat

– Cold symptoms. Aches, runny nose, stuffiness, headache. Telehealth visit scheduled today at 4:30

– I tested positive for COVID-19 using the rapid test.

– Tested positive for COVID, but doing much better this week. Just recently took the PCR test and expect to get 2nd vaccine this week if results are negative.

– Bronchial symptoms with excessive cough, and persistent runny nose. Had to take antibiotics. Took rapid Covid test which was negative result.

Paranasal sinus discomfort, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema

3Y9-18607-07175

– Itching around the injection site has been very mild/infrequent.

– I noticed some redness around the injection site since my last check-in; however, the redness is not currently present anymore.

– History of migraines; uncertain whether headache is related to vaccination, but may not be.

– I had symptoms including a fever, sore throat, and some congestion (sinus pressure, slight runny nose, some coughing) about a week ago. However, my PCR test (taken at the height of these symptoms) came back negative for Covid.

– Currently covid positive (previous symptoms of chills, fever, body aches, etc - mostly alleviated currently).

Blood glucose decreased, Breast swelling and Cerebrovascular accident

3YA-12081-54619

– My sugar level was very low today

– I had little energy, upset stomach and nausea.

– Felt like pins and needles attacking my lower legs.

– My lips are swollen. I took a pic to save in my phone.

– Swollen lips

– I had swollen lips and was prescribed 50mg prednisone, my glucose level went to 384. Felt like I was having a stroke.

– Lips still swollen

– Just light headed.

– Swelling on the side of my right breast and lips swelled up again, also increase in my glucose level.

– Swollen fingers

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Immunodeficiency and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

3YA-14968-62652

– Significant chills yesterday, arm very painful last night, but better today and slept several hours yesterday, today better but a bit lethargic.

– The moderate chills and fatigue gone today

– Mild constant headache

– Mild headaches

– Not related but have developed Gerd. Also learned that I am immunocompromised because of non Hodgkins lymphoma and eagerly awaiting to hear I can get booster

– A little lightheaded

– Not nauseous, but loss of appetite

– Loss of appetite

Hypersensitivity, Brain fog and Peripheral swelling

3YA-15318-39487

– Shortness of breath still an issue

– More severe shortness of breath, especially while walking and trying to sleep.

– Head cold and allergies

– Shortness of breath is still an issue

– Swelling in lower extremities, shortness of breath

– Diagnosed with Lipodema in my trunk and legs, which has elevated in severity since I got Covid in November of 2020. Im also still short of breath and have brain fog.

– Covid-19 positive

– Covid 19

Electrolyte imbalance, Periorbital pain and Eyelid margin crusting

3YA-16047-50838

– Nose extra congested

– Increased nasal congestion - left nostril almost blocked

– Eye discharge making crust at corners. Not sure if it is the vaccine, allergies, or glacauma drops

– Nasal congestion, eye mucus. Energy level was very good today

– Eye discharge and weeping making corners of eye sore

– Weepy, crusty eyes

– Still have eye weeping that makes the corners of my eyes red and sore. I did not have the problem before the vaccine. It started the afternoon I received the vaccine. I have year round allergies, but not this problem, usually nasal congestion. In person appointment scheduled for May

– Still having problems with eyes. Not watery tears anymore but dry crust at corners. I wipe my eyes and eyelids with a wet tissue in the morning and after drops. Will see my glacauma doctor later this month. In person appt with glacauma and cornea doctors

– First shot had worse symptoms - watery eyes, more arm pain, greater fatigue since I had COVID-19 twice before. This time much milder. Used arnica to reduce arm swelling and pain.

– My daily headaches that lessened and went away after the vaccine have come back with a higher intensity.Fingertip nerve pain came back. Had been gone for months with supplements. Need to use daily again. Increased allergies, cough

– Had tachycardia twice (140 bpm) but it nay have been related to dehydration and drinking too much water since Pedialyte electrolytes stopped it.

– Big eye floaters that obscured my vision and caused me to see the retinal specialist. Feb 10, 2022 All okay. Tachycardia upon waking from nap in March 2022 about 110 bpm. Electrolytes resolved problem Emergency next day appointment with retina specialist

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Pain in extremity

3YA-42315-38885

– The arm that I got my vaccine in is numb and tingling like it is falling asleep. And my wrist on that arm is a 8 out of 10 on the pain scale.

– Numbness in my hand....but only my hand not the whole arm like yesterday

– I am having numbness in my left thumb ring and pinky fingers

– My left thumb ring finger and pinky finger are still numb and tingling

– My left pinky finger is still numb off and on

– Left hand pinky finger is still numb :(

Esophageal pain, Throat clearing and Musculoskeletal discomfort

3YB-20056-53942

– Chest pain

– Prolonged headache lasting several days. General feeling of malaise. Feeling better today though. Cant say if it is related to the vaccine or not. I dont tend to get headaches often.

– Chest pain. Going to the cardiologist tomorrow for a stress test.

– Coughing, clearing throat

– Asthma has been worse since the day after the vaccine was administered.

– Pain/discomfort on left side of back

– Extreme sore throat and mild headache which lasted about a week. However, I took multiple Covid tests days apart and all were negative.

– Pain in esophagus

Panic attack, Urticaria and Pruritus

3YB-23258-84235

– Had large itchy hive , 4-10-21 and 4-15-21 Had panic attack due to severe itching and the large hive on same arm where I got both vaccines

– 4 weeks after 1st vaccine- large hiveon opposite arm from vaccine arm5 days after 2nd vaccine large extremely itchy hive on vaccine arm-lasted 4 + hours 10 days after 2 nd vaccine-large hive in same spot on vaccine arm. Went down in 4 hours In office dr visit, and dermatology visit-also have scheduled an allergy appointment

– Havent been reporting this but the arm where i got vaccine has continued to have episodes of severe itching, then eventually dies down on its own. Its aggravating and somewhat a concern.

Gastrointestinal inflammation, Rhinovirus infection and Rhinitis

3YB-29976-12678

– I have some joint pain but I think that is due to my rheumatoid arthritis i

– Just my breathing from COPD and spring allergies i believe

– I only have symptoms related to my groin pain intestinal tract and colon

– I have had to call a 911 and under observation in hospital diagnosed rino virus

– I have a stomach is Intestinal tract inflamation

– N/ a concerning this issue

– I had rhinitis virus and was hospitalized and was on steroids

– I have reoccurring resperatory , sinus ,allergy infections and today I am coughing have a appetite and no fever

– Reoccurring stomach inflamations allergy sinus and ENT infections constantly since 9/20

– I have some coughing no fever I had a office visit it was from a er room visit and was a Inflamation from my colon

– I have had dizzy spells where the room was spinning and took OTC allergy chest and congestion medicine and cold and flu symptoms tgel tablets just today . Aching , but gave a good appetite drinking lots of green tea , breakfast drinks , hot chocolate Just doing oct meds ,eating

Head discomfort, Injection site bruising and Myalgia

3YB-31115-17636

– Mild bruising at injection site

– Weird moment where I felt like my head was being constricted and I was about to pass out. Now I have a headache.

– Swollen lymph nodes

– Congestion, runny nose, muscle aches, fatigue - It felt like a bad cold.

– Mild diarrhea, chills, mild fatigue

– Random cough, seems to be worse with food intake. I had this cough for a year and an half after getting COVID early 2020. It had finally gone away but came back after getting the vaccine. It seems like it's going away again though.

Medial tibial stress syndrome, Bradykinesia and Gait inability

3YB-81363-08556

– A very mild sense of light headedness, like you had half a beer, but that feeling all day. It is hard to explain, not really like the symptoms listed above. Does not impact any motor functions like working, driving, etc. Not an issue, just a symptom.

– Slight loopiness in the head, kinda like how you make odd decisions when sleep deprived. Mild overall, can still drive, but noticeable. The other odd thing was yesterday evening my right lower shin had intense pain like I kicked a brick with it. No visible swelling or redness, but pain to where I couldn't walk on it for an hour. After about 3 hours total it had gone away fully. Zero pain this morning

– Still slightly light-headed / loopy, similar to how an average drinker would feel after one beer.

– Foggy, hard to type fast and mental math harder for my job

Eye operation, Cataract operation and Micturition urgency

3YB-91689-44418

– The evening of March 18th, I developed itching and a rash on my right arm at the injection site. The rash was about 6 down my arm & 4 wide. Not raised or swollen. The itching stopped by morning; the rash is almost gone.

– FYI I received my shot 10 min bfore this health check

– My temperature regulation seems off; I start sweating for no good reason.

– I went to the ER 2/26/22 for pain in my left flank- diagnosis of a 7mm kidney stone. I passed it 3/8/22. Followup ultrasound showed all OK.

– I suspect I am coming down with a bladder infection this afternoon. I feel urgency and minor pain in my lower back. I will see if it worsens over the next few hours & seek medical care if necessary.

– I developed a Urinary Tract Infection on 5/18/22. Typical symptoms- urgency, pain on urination, blood in urine.

– I had cataract surgery on my left eye. No relation to vaccine! Eye surgery

Adnexa uteri pain, Muscle twitching and Balance disorder

3YC-17675-75710

– Only in morning

– Arm twitching

– Dizziness and I started my menstrual cycle right after the shot and it's very heavy

– Off balance

– Off balance but not dizzy just lose my footing

– Slightly off balance especially when the lights are off. Not enough to fall but enough to have to catch my balance.

– Not really new but still off balance. I find myself like the first shot sometimes stumbling over my feet. Or listing to the left

– Nothing serious but still have dizziness.... Typically in the dark and I noticed it after the shot idk... And my menstrual cycle is weird

– I don't think it has anything to do with the shot but my 6-month-old was very sick with something and I think I caught it.... I had a very mild fever for a day Now I have cough and congestion and sore throat

– I feel like my ovaries are sensitive. Pain and discomfort in that area as I did last time

– My ovaries feel last night like they were going to explode they hurt so bad symptoms are getting better just my abdomen is just sore

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

3YC-17890-92365

– Have been on spring break this week that I had the below symptoms: Sinus congestion Headache Sore throat Nausea (brief day of shot) Sore arm (day after shot)

– Muscle aches (twice...then went away)Headache (on and off but I get those frequently)Slight cough (not persistent)Nasal drainage (from previous congestion)Mucus

– Yesterday I had chills. Had to call out of work.

– Bruising at injection site (mild). Just noticed it yesterday. Didnt see it the first day not sure how long it has been there.

– Headache really rough last few days. Doctor gave me medicine for relief.

– Continued headache. Today may be the worst day so far. Finished prednisone prescription Monday. It has gotten better at times but is horrible today. I have had to go back to work but it affected my work today for sure.

– Still have headache pretty consistently...the severity varies. Some diarrhea that comes and goes. There have been a number of cases and lots of contact tracing at the school I teach at since 4/7 when the majority of our students came back in person.

– Still headache and nausea on occasion.

– Headache, nausea

– Have been losing my voice

– Seasonal spring allergies Extra period this month (following up with gynecologist) General practitioner visit

Salivary duct obstruction, Salivary gland calculus and Body temperature

3YC-45687-05745

– My normal temp (taken at work daily) 97.4 Tonight it is 98.1. Still not bad!

– Dripping nose.

– Nightmares

– No more nightmares which I had for a couple of nights and are uncommon to me.

– Bad stomachache

– Bags under eyes never ever have these.

– Queasy stomach but not nausea

– Very hard lifting vaccine arm. Worse than after innoculation.

– (R) LUNG HURT THIS AM

– Not new but not better. Problem lifting arm which I never had before vaccine. Left leg also hurts and feels heavy with pain moving up from below knee to left thigh.

– I have had a few times of unexplained shortness of breath that passed after sitting. They were like nothing I have felt before.

– My left arm feels weak and harder to lift. It aches ever dince my 2nd. Vaccine. I also had a severe stomach ache and black stool. Don't have any reason why.

– Left arm has pain and weakness. I have a superficial bloodclot cellilitis in my leg. Cause not compltely sure. I

– Cellulitis in my leg with pain in the other with left arm where both vaccines were put have continued pain and trouble lifting arm. But you ask and reveil nothing to help. Upsetting. Ultrasounds and they want me to have ct but I dont do well with contrast so keep hoping it will go away.

– Salivary stone discovered by obstruction of duct

Blood glucose, Acute sinusitis and Multiple allergies

3YC-54302-02895

– Hasnt bn 24 hrs yet. Recvd Vaccine @ 1150 tday. I will say with 1st shot on 2/24, my BG dropped to 45 after midnight and did so multiple times the next few days. I got Dexcom warning after 2nd shot this pm about BG approaching lows. Related?

– Bg crashed 3 times back to back the eve of injection. Same thing with first injection. Noted on Accuchek Aviva Plus 1st time low 45. Dexcom G6 second time low 50s.

– Blood glucose in the lows more than usual. However, appetite lessened with milder headache today. Just rested tday. Headache gone. Headache much worse yesterday. Was alrdy taking 600mg of ibuprofen 2xday for arthritis and inflammation. Swelling at injection site minimal bcuz I bathed the site in alcohol immediately and evry cpla hrs day 1 and 2. Small knot, soreness. Fgot to say dizziness day 1 and some day 2. I am insulin-dep diabetic, hypertensive, vertigo, hypothyroidism and sciatica.

– Injected arm to wrist was quite painful ystrday. More pronounced with bursitis in shldr. Icy Hot roll on helped. None today..

– Since vaccineS, experiencing very low blood glucose levels primarily after bedtime and 3 to 4 times each night. Never had that before the vaccines. Maybe on occasion. Appetite seems to be affected as well. Could be bcuz of feeling tired. Tired prbly bcuz I have to keep waking up to get my BG level back up to normal. But none of this happened prior to the vaccines. May want to explore further for diabetes study.

– Noticed left underarm (both vaccines) is very tender. Didnt notice until I used vibrating massage in that area. Very tender. Otherwise, all well.

– Blood Glucose increased over norm 1st 3 days. Then, as b4, dropped way below norm last 2 evenings

– A1C 6.5 as of early Sept. Experiencing extreme BG highs and lows as with prev vaccs. Lows come on very fast and are usually at night. Have screen shots or my Dexcom records to corroborate.

– *I think headache from toothache

– Not Covid related. Dental pain with headache. Having trbl finding dentist that accepts my Medicare Advantage plan.

– Not Covid related. Have issues with Med Adv Plan, Dental. Need root canal, noone listed on plan accepts my plan. Extreme pain. BP and BG elevated per my PCP. FYI, I do plan to get my Zoster shot this week.

– Not Covid related. A lot of joint pain and swelling. (Arthritic, prbly cold weather). Bad headache last wk; abdominal discomfort. Allergies Urgent Care visit this a.m. 4/20/22 Btw, urgent care did not find a record of my 3rd Covid vaccine record of 9/27/2021. I told them. They said they didn't find it. (b)(6) Urgent Care, (b)(6)

– Sore throat, sneezing, headache, runny nose, earache, no temp. Went to doctor today. Allergies, but nvr had anythg but sneezing b4.

– Got Covid Booster and 1st Shingrix 9/27. I have a bad headache, sore throat and earache, loose stools and runny nose but so far, no temp. Went to Immediate Care. 10/2. Diagnosed with Acute Sinusitis. Given Azithomycin K-Pak. Not working. Feel bad.

– Sore throat, earache, swollen lymph nodes, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, water eyes with no temp to present. Extensive PCR test says negative covid, flu, viral and infectious via Nasal swab Oct 6 at (b)(6).

– Cough, sneeze, sore throat, mild headache, elev BP and BG. Lack of sleep, exhaustion, irritability

Neck mass, Ear congestion and Musculoskeletal discomfort

3YC-66609-27854

– Scratchy throat

– Ears feel full, slightly scratchy throat

– Nasal congestion

– Had nausea, vomiting and diarrhea the day of the injection, lasting less than 4 hours. Food does not taste right. Intermittent dizziness.

– Mild intermittent Shortness of breath

– Lump on posterior left neck, worsening headache, neck and left shoulder discomfort. Scheduled for later today.

– Intermittent Shortness of breath with or without activity.

– Intermittent but recurrent muscle spasms in neck, shoulders, upper back

– Muscle spasms. Unlikely to be related to vaccination.

– Stuffy nose, headache is severe Trigger point injections, muscle relaxers, pain meds

– Headaches

Mouth swelling, Food allergy and Frequent bowel movements

3YD-20127-64637

– Dizzyness

– Food sensativity.

– Gout or other feet problems

– Very slight swelling of fingers and toes

– 2 or 3 hours of very slight toe swelling and foot itching

– Numbness in legs and hands at night

– Numbness of feet while sleeping

– Frequent bowel movements and urinating, along with one time extreme diarrhea. Very frequent eliminations were for about 3 days. slight swelling of mouth and tongue. No other symptoms ended after about 4 or 5 days.

Trigeminal neuralgia, Cyst and Infection

3YD-25377-50227

– I have osteoarthritis but its not worse than usual today.

– Had a sinus infection, not related to Covid

– I had a strong reaction to a Pneumovax 23 vaccine 2 plus weeks ago. Lots of systemic symptoms. Had to take a reducing daily dose of prednisone for 6 days to break out of it. Triggered ongoing migraines, trigeminal nerve pain, etc. Fine now.

– After getting my Covid-19 bivalent booster and high dose flu shot at the same time, I had some muscle and joint aches for a few days. I also didn't eat or drink enough and threw up several hours after the 2 shots, but my stomach settled down later.

– I had a stomach virus over Thanksgiving, negative Covid-19 tests

Hypoesthesia oral, Heart rate irregular and Paresthesia oral

3YD-33417-90877

– Numbness in both feet, all toes

– Increase in numbness to left foot with slight weakness in left foot and some unstable balance

– Numbness now extended to fingers and tingling in tongue

– More numbness in feet, esp toes, and increase numbness (slight) in finger tips

– Feet numbness worst, Tongue numb, weakness in feet, heart rhythm irregularities

– Increase numbness both hands, complete numbness in left toes, right about the same Got first dose of IV IgG infusion

– My feet got worse

Retinal disorder, Thyroid mass and Pulmonary mass

3YE-12942-67275

– Foggy brain

– Enlarged nodule on my thyroid having ultrasound in 2 days. Extreme fatigued also a cotton wool spot was discovered in my right retina. Office visit

– Broken blood vessels left eyeball same side as injection half of I is completely red

– Left eye hemorrhage Follow up phone call from my eye doctor today

– Left eye had broken blood vessels

– Anemia Blood work at a lab because of fatigue

– It may not have anything to do with vaccines but after I started getting the covid vaccines I got thyroid nodules and now a nodule in my lung.

Injection site hematoma, Specialist consultation and Palpitations

3YE-18597-19738

– Slightly fatigued. Yesterday too but I thought I was over it yesterday. Now I realize Im still dealing with less energy than usual.

– 8.5 cm round Hematoma at injection site.

– Swollen & painful lymph nodes under arm of injection.

– Lymph nodes still swollen but not as much or as painful as yesterday.

– Painful, swollen lymph nodes under arm of injection site still.

– Swollen lymph nodes still

– Swollen lymph nodes are almost gone!

– slightly sore under my arm but soooo much better!

– Heart palpitations since Friday. Hard to breathe sometimes from them. EKG & lab work (yesterday) are normal. Heart monitor to be placed soon. Lab & EKG

– Heart palpitations. Began about May 15th. Im used to occasional bouts with occasional EKGs. They were really bad with much more than ever. Cardiologist sent heart monitor which I began on June 2 for 14 days. Currently on day 7. PCP in office visit with lab & EKG at hospital. Cardiologist phone call.

– Above symptoms may be a result of previous drug reaction & yesterday over exerting myself

– ? Flu, ? Change in weather

Cancer cells urine present, Amenorrhea and Musculoskeletal stiffness

3YE-24939-29005

– Chest congestion, cough, soreness Stiffness fever Work sending covid test by mail

– I did get very sick and my work sent a covid test but it arrived a week after my systems so at that point, I had felt better

– Stopped monthly periods. Not sure if it is a reaction but only 42 years old this has been my 4th month. Waiting to get in to Gyn

– Cancer cells showed up in uterus. Had them frozen and studied but benign

Cheilitis, Hordeolum and Respiratory disorder

3YE-32870-88660

– I developed a stye in my eye and a fever blister (cold sore) on my lip. I havent had either in years.

– So i have a sty in my left eye. The last shot i got a sty in my right eye. I haven't had a sty in years.

– Still have large sty in my left eye. Now i also have sores insides my lip which is what happened after the first shot too.

– Still have large sty in my lwt eye.

– Having breathing problems. Dont think related to shot Regular dr visit

Wheezing, Injection site pruritus and Vomiting

3YE-37163-06679

– Extreme tiredness. Was itchy all over last nite. Took Bendryl it stopped. Injection site itchy.

– Felt great before shot and right after Now achy and tiredness! Been for last two days. Havent been near anyone to get Covid except at vaccine site. Wore N95 and surgical mask over had glasses on and wore gloves, so dont think its Covid before that wasnt near anyone since last March

– Vomiting

– Bad wheezing

– Just wheezy still

Antinuclear antibody increased, Respiratory symptom and Injection site reaction

3YF-16266-39900

– Joint and muscle pain; cervical pain;

– Viral cold

– Viral cold symptoms, dry cough, post-nasal discharge, nasal stuffiness, low energy

– Undiagnosed inflammatory process. Very high ANA tiger; cause TBD.

– Increased joint pain; cough (productive and non-productive); fatigue; lethargy

– Cough; congestion; appear to have symptoms of URI Scheduled follow-up with PCP; unable to travel to PCP office due to illness

– URI symptoms (non-productive cough, nasal congestion)

– URI symptoms (cough, stuffy nose, post-nasal drip). Two days ago, I started feeling phantom symptoms in the area where I received the shot: a vague stinging almost like what I felt on the day of the shot.

Sleep disorder, Neck pain and Injection site pain

3YF-17127-07582

– Mild -Not a problem-Arm is sore where I got the shot is all

– Had pain in my neck. But not related to shot .Slept funny

– Mild today -yesterday moderate Neck Pain -Better than yesterday. Do not think it is from the shot .On left side now Got shot in right arm -occurred 5 days after I got the shot also

– Only thing I notice is I'm starting to get tired

– Pain in arm where I hit the shot

– Arm still sore where I got the shot

Irritable bowel syndrome, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Urinary tract infection

3YF-33935-45232

– Low-grade fever started 10 days after the second dose. Rash on arm started on day 12 and then spread to top of arm. Fever has subsided but rash is still there. Had extreme fatigue for 2 days of the fever but I'm feeling better now.

– Low-grade fever of unknown origin. Went to 101 last night. Extreme fatigue.

– Headaches, constant post nasal drip which causes coughing, and fatigue. More frequent use of inhaler, flonase, guaifenesin. I already took one Allegra every morning. On diabetic pills and having trouble keeping my blood sugar in check.

– IBS has continued to get worse. One trip to ER; diagnosis of UTI, but pain did not improve after antibiotics. I feel it has deteriorated due to Covid, not the vaccine. Pretty sure I had it in March of 2020, when they were only testing a few.

Total lung capacity decreased, Oxygen saturation decreased and Hypoesthesia oral

3YF-91991-37612

– Lip and hand tingling on right side

– Tingling in fingers and lip on right side; better than yesterday but not cleared up yet

– I continue to have a little numbness in right side of lip and tingling i thumb snd first teo fingers of right handThis is diminishing day byDay and is now intermittent

– Same ad yestetday symptpms receding

– Tingling srnsation at tip of tongue

– Tingles in lips and tip of tongue

– Tingles in my tongue

– Tingles lips and tongue intermittent

– Tingling feeling in lips and tongue

– Ongoing tingling of lips after moderate activity This seems to be slowly getting better This also accured with a sudden decrease in lung capacity which us also gettong better

– Continuing good tingling of lips and tongue started at first vaccine and seems to get worse at each vaccine and then lessens but never goes away A couple days after 5hird booster and low spo2 and difficulty breathing

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