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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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Abdominal pain

3YN-24021-15489

– The abdominal pain has subsided but returns late in the day, as it did yesterday after I did the check in.

– Most of the abdominal pain has subsided. It honestly felt like acute pancreatitis which I've had. Mostly gone now.

– Yesterday's check-in was listed as clear but later in the nighttime I had the pain return. Off and on. Took pepto and drank ginger ale before bed, but I'm not sure if it did any good.

– Still have slight abdominal pains after 9pm or so. It has subsided down to a lower level than earlier.

Wheezing, Sleep disorder and Rash pruritic

3YN-29348-91625

– A dry constant cough

– A constant Cough

– Constant cough

– Loose bowels left leg hip hurts

– My whole body hurts my Muscle legs arms feet mainly when I try to sleep or sit still but I still have the headache Im still wheezing and coughing ...why am I so sick?

– A Rash all over my body neck arms breast legs ankles and hand still coughing but not as much I feel my body aching and my body hurts when Im sleeping yes and still have the headache which hasnt gone away

– Nonstop coughing headache diarrhea muscle ache asthma still bothering me and coughing up phlegm cant sleep because Im coughing still and I still have rash all over that itches I feel like I have the flu

– Coughing more phlegm up

Retinal detachment, Vitreous detachment and Vitreous floaters

3YP-69315-70827

– All are mild symptoms.

– Difficulty concentrating

– Difficulty concentrating on work

– Significant headache Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Gone by 10 am Wednesday.

– Small retinal detachment.

– Retinal detachment caused a floater in left eye. Today it moved toward the center of my field of vision. I got really dizzy twice. I have been to the eye doctor 2 times in two weeks. Eye exam

– I was mistaken last time. It is not a retinnal detachment. I have experienced a posterior vitreous detachment.Other than that I'm ok. Several visits yo an ophthalmologist to monitor my condition.

Cold sweat, Ear pain and Throat irritation

3YQ-11614-16646

– Itchy throat (could be allergies)

– Arm pain is significantly less than yesterday. Barely noticeable, slightly sore

– Very slightly sore throat. Could be allergy-related

– Mild cough

– Mild sore throat. My daughter had what appears to be a non-COVID cold. Very minor.

– I believe I had a mild cold last week. Very mild sore throat, slightly runny nose. I caught it from my infant daughter, who tested negative for COVID and positive for rhinovirus and human Adenovirus

– Cold sweats at night, cough

– Ear ache, cough

– Cold symptoms. Low grade fever congestion cough body aches

Premature menarche, Hidradenitis and Mouth swelling

3YQ-13678-67372

– Resting heart rate kept shooting over 100 when my average is 74, feeling faint/weak

– Swollen gums and acne that I usually get when a hidradenitis supporitiva infection is present

– My mouth just feels swollen in general. Period started 2 weeks early. This vaccine really mustve messed with my hormones with all these symptoms.

– Pain randomly around vaccine site like I just got it when I was cold

– Consistent post nasal drip with collection in my throat

Essential tremor, Oral pruritus and Irritable bowel syndrome

3YQ-19129-23149

– I had a mild asthma attack and itchy mouth about an hour after receiving the vaccination

– About a week ago, I began experiencing a runny nose, head congestion, and a scratchy throat. I took an antigen test, which was negative. Symptoms have cleared up.

– Tremors which were diagnosed as essential tremors. My medications have been updated and the situation is, for the most part, well controlled, though asthma medication was also added. Appointment at a hospital

Somnolence, Diarrhea and Nausea

3YQ-26025-31638

– I could've taken another six hour nap today, and I don't take naps! Besides all the gross stuff and fever that came with having gastrointestinal Covid, exhaustion was my most predominant symptom, with brain fog running a close second. It is real!

– I had a fever for two days, ranging from 101°-100.5°, with no definable symptoms.

– Had a few bad days with odd symptoms, but just found out RSV is running rampant in the South right now and I was around ill grandchildren, so maybe that was it?

– Had Covid-like symptoms, lasting about a week.

– Nausea, diarrhea, coughing.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Contusion and Limb discomfort

3YQ-55630-33009

– Ringing in ears

– Bruising two inches from site last night a week after

– Bruises on my arms huge looks like someone beat me up then goes away in 3 days weird. Then another bruise comes up. Im bruising easy . Day after my right foot was asleep after got off bed bend backward heard snap. Weird didnt break.

– Nose red skin and part face red

– Nose red heart races at night

– Gerd

– I am now sensitive to certain meds i wasnt before doxycycline, cortisone shot.

Chalazion, Ear swelling and Hordeolum

3YR-15781-68574

– Vertigo, Loss of Balance

– Allergy response seems mire intense than usual.

– Probably unrelated, I have a chalizion stye on my left eyelid.

– Swollen ear, lymph glands, throat, neck on the (L) side of injection

– Still some swelling/pain around ear and neck

– I have a yeast infection, first time in half a dozen years and no other changes that might contribute to it. Seems my system is out of balance and or working harder.

– A rash - will contact my doctor this week.

– Itchy rash, 14+ days, not responding to steroid cream or antihistamine creamWill see doc tomorrow.

– More serious and extended allergy symptoms: usually I have no symptoms December/January. I had symptoms all through then and much more now than usual, even as pollens have already begun here.

– Recently started taking a biologic for other health issues. Reaction to the booster definitely milder so far.

Limb discomfort, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

3YR-17480-47870

– I feel heavy on my arm.

– After 48 hours, I feel fine. I did feel heaviness on my arm and part of my body in the first 2 days.

– I felt my arm was heavy within 48 hours. After 48 hours, I feel ok. I did take About 2-day of Aleve.

– I am taking one Aleve tablet about every 12-hour. I take one Aleve around 7am, have 2nd dose around 7:30am, take one Aleve around 7pm on 2/13/2021. I feel tired today.

– I felt the pain on my right shoulder this morning when I woke up. I Took one tablet of Aleve around 8am. I think the pain is due to my sleep position on the right.

– I have pain medicine about every 10 hours

– I have pain medicine around 7am today.

– I am taking Aleve every 10-12 hours.

– I have aleve every 10-12 hours. I will stop after 8 pm today .

– The pain is on my arm where I had the 2nd booster

Injection site mass, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

3YR-19585-69178

– Swollen lymph nodes in my clavicle area on site of injection.

– Swollen and sore lymph nodes in clavicle of side of injection

– Increased swelling Clavicle lymph nodes on side of injection

– Swollen and painful lymph nodes in my clavicle on side of injection. Arm more sore and swelling a hard lump in arm at injection site

– Swollen lymph nodes still in clavicle of side of injection

– swollen lymph nodes clavicle on side of injection

– Swollen lymph nodes clavicle on side of injection

– Sore throat, mild congestion

– Sore throat, congestion

Abscess of salivary gland, Pharyngeal abscess and Noninfective sialoadenitis

3YR-21412-11117

– My reaction to the Moderna vaccine was pretty extreme. I missed two days of work because of it. I do not wish to go through that again. Is it possible to get tested for antibodies to see whether I already have enough immunity? I am hearing some evidence that indicates that perhaps one dose is sufficient for those who have already had the disease.

– I was unable to complete my check in yesterday. I will just say that yesterday I had above normal fatigue. Today Im feeling fine.

– Depression (goes back to when I had COVID-19 in August 2020, but worse now.)

– I developed a sore throat which became increasingly worse. it started on Sunday and still has not gone away. On Monday and Tuesday I had severe vomiting and diarrhea along with bodyaches. Strep test was negative.

– Ever since I had that bad sore throat that I reported a few weeks ago, I have been experiencing abscesses in my throat and now what appears to be in a saliva gland.

– Severe depression, brain fog, anxiety Psychotherapy

– Brain fog, depression

Skin fragility, Rubber sensitivity and Dermatitis contact

3YR-26384-66382

– Insanely weird dreams the first night . . . Forgot to report those

– Two weird things - both skin. I had a bandaid on my finger for a couple of hours and when I removed it, it took off the top layer of skin between my top knuckle and my fingernail, leaving it bloody. Then overnight I wore an Incrediwear leg sleeve that promotes circulation as Im recovering from ski knee injuries. The sleeve has small rubber or silicon tabs at the top of the interior seam to help keep the sleeves in place. Worn them many times with no issues. Woke up this morning to angry painful skin where the rubber/silicone was in contact with my skin and in one spot the skim came off. Noteworthy because neither of these things has ever happened.

– Fragile skin. Seems to be improving.

– Contracted COVID 3:29/22

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Chest discomfort and Nasal congestion

3YR-31360-78273

– Lymph nodes near injection site are all swollen. (Under left armpit and where my neck meets my shoulder)

– Lymph node swelling has improved slightly. I forgot to mention that lymph swelling started the day after. I mistook it for muscle swelling.

– Got a week-long cold. 2 negative self COVID tests. Started with a tickle in chest, then bad sore throat (very high, close to sinus), 1 day fever, minor post nasal drip. Stuffed nose all day yesterday (no drip). Today I've recovered.

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Skin warm and Gastroenteritis viral

3YS-23199-76673

– A strange feeling of heat radiating from my injection site up my neck to my ear

– Vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, body aches. I believe I've had a stomach bug.

– A few hours after my first dose, I told you that i had a strange feeling in my neck and ear. A few days later I developed tinnitus. I kind of ignored it as the days went by But now I realize that it was definitely from the vaccine.Stillhaveit

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Flatulence and Neck pain

3YS-23559-44678

– Very gassy, not to be funny, way more then my ever norm. Again not being funny it is very odorful, my diet has not changed so id assume odd aide effect. Day 1 post 2nd dose was yesterday and it was very uncomfortable gas lots of rumbling in the stomach.

– I missed yesterday's v but wanted to report it because i felt was very important. So in hot the shot last thursday 2/18 on tues 2/23 I experienced a mind altering headache from my shoulders up the neck into my head was so much pain. I couldn't even function to record my symptoms. Not sure if was from the shot however I've never had a headache so intense and i di suffer from migraines and other headache frequently.

Pain assessment, West Nile viral infection and Meningitis

3YS-26693-65978

– Bad stomachache. Lackbof appetite Sleepless

– Bad stomachache , lack of appetite and nausea

– Weird head and neck feeling. Like they are not connected . Dizzy.

– Shooting pain. Randomly. Sometime in my head and in my liver

– Lack of appetite. Lightheaded

– Occasional rapid heart rate

– Heart rate soeeds up occasionally

– Return of stomachache and liw back ache

– Return of headache and low back discomfort. Pain scale 4/10

– One time last week i had 7/10 bilateral leg pain. Required me to take Aleve to aleviate it. Also a couple if headaches last week.

– Today i have had the weird dizzy head feeling that i had initially with the 2nd dose.Just took Aleve to see if it helps.

– Shingles x2 Headaches Bone pain

– Booster shot reactions. Skin rashes and malaise Contracted West Nile virus and subsequently meningitis

CSF shunt operation, Procedural complication and Cerebral hemorrhage

3YS-29217-69317

– Feel like I have a bad cold. No fever. All in my head, not in my chest.

– (b)(6) is in the hospital being treated for a brain bleed. Caused we think by a shunt being inserted in his head to drain excess fluid caused by normal hydrocephalus.

– My husband had a brain bleed from complications from surgery and died on June 4th, 2021. None of this was related to the Covid vaccine or Covid. He never contracted Covid. Was in ICU for almost 30 days and died 7 days later after being transferred to a long term acute care hospital. Developed sepsis ther and died in an ICU IN ANOTHER HOSPITAL

Acupuncture, Deafness and Sleep disorder

3YS-29434-32925

– Tinnitus is worse since the shot.

– Increasing tinnitus

– Very bothersome tinnitus.

– Bothersome tinnitus. It was not caused by the vaccine, but since then the volume has increased very unpleasantly.

– Since day 3 I have significantly increased tinnitus (a condition I had have since 2015). Its disruptive of sleep.

– Worsening tinnitus. No one has followed up. The increase started on day 3 after the vaccine, and has continued on this higher volume. It interferes with sleep.

– Tinnitus since first shot.

– Tinnitus

– Very significant tinnitus

– Severe tinnitus! The second shot increased the volume further!

– The two Moderna vaccines have caused me severe tinnitus. I wish someone would follow up. There are others who report the same experience, and it needs to be taken into account by the CDC.

– Continuing very intense tinnitus.

– The tinnitus that increased after the first shot, increased further after the second vaccine. Its on an extremely high level now. Audiologist, advised me to seek out an ENT specialist.

– Severe tinnitus since the first vaccine, increased further after the second. No improvement. I saw an audiologist, who referred me to an ENT. He detected an unusual loss of high frequency hearing.

– Since the Moderna Vaccinations I have experienced very significant worsening of tinnitus, beginning on day 3 after the first vaccine. I went to see both an audiologist and Ear Nose Throat MD.

– Worsening tinnitus. I now wear tinnitus maskers because of the intensity set off by the vaccine. Tinnitus can be debilitating. It is vital that a warning is given before administering the Moderna vaccine that it may make tinnitus severe. I saw an ENT, audiologist and now wear hearing aids with tinnitus maskers.

– My tinnitus became much louder after the first Moderna vaccination, and increased after the second shot, and has not improved but increased from 40-50 decibel after almost 4 months. Please note this as a side effect of the vaccine. Audiologist at ENT, tried the help of a hearing aid masker for 2 month without benefit.

– I have tinnitus that began on day 3 after the first Vaccination, that has not improved but is at times even worse. Audiologist, ENT, neurologist, MRI,

– After my first Covid19 vaccination on 03/01/2021 with Moderna, I began to experience intense tinnitus, which worsened after the second vaccine on 03/29/2021, and intensified after the booster, also Moderna, on 12/02/2021. ENT visits, MRI, audiogram (hearing loss), tinnitus maskers, tinnitus retraining therapy, Acupuncture, all bringing no relief.

– Ongoing tinnitus increased with booster Started after first vaccine. Moderna I continue to see an ENT

Bone lesion, Respiratory disorder and Brain fog

3YS-33251-12989

– Dizzy

– Extreme fatigue and headaches

– My airways are not yet cleared. I still have some shortness of breath. My fatigue and tiredness continues. I've developed a lesion on my left femur. Doctors not sure if Covid related. I'm seeing an Ortho oncologist.

– Some shortness of breath Brain fog Fatigue

– Ive been experimenting what I can describe as brain fog. I recently came down with vertigo. It's been 2 weeks. I just want to sleep. I was doing so much better until 2 weeks ago. Had to go to the ER.

– I am having chronic headaches as we as light headedness. My brain feels as if in a vacuum. My airways are not where they should be. I'm seeing a Neurologist. Have had a number of test. EEG and next week the overnight EEG. I'm constantly tired.

– Slightly fatigue at time. However not bad.

Lacrimation increased, Hypersensitivity and Brain fog

3YS-45096-85871

– I am 1 week post didnt capture due to issues accessing platform. had the following immediately sore arm for 3 days, low grade headache, fatigue and very foggy for 3 days. By day 4 all symptoms disappated

– Watery eyes, runny nose and headache that is all allergy related for past 2 days and partially responds to antihistamines

– Sore throat and headache but likely due to lack of sleep and allergies.

– Cold and flu - headache, fevery, runny nose, congestion but did covid rapid test and pcr and rapid test was negative (pcr results not available yet)

Neurotransmitter level altered, Bile duct stent insertion and Biliary tract disorder

3YS-81736-60304

– Popped up veins

– Swollen lymph nodes

– large red painful swollen patch around the injection site. It started showing suddenly after 7 days.

– Pain and swelling under the ribcage on the left side.

– Had severe panic attack for the last 4 days. Not sure whether it is related to the vaccination..

– Severe headache

– Body pain

– Cyst in the pancreas. Fluctuating high and low blood pressure. Abnormal amount of norepinephrine and Dopamine in the blood.

– Eardrum rupture, fingers on both hands go to sleep while sleeping. No feeling at all when I get up. Bile duct fully closed. Had to do ERCPs in 5 months. Had to hospitalized for 7 days. Had to put a stent.

Sepsis, Respiratory symptom and Pneumonia

3YT-13089-64546

– I have an exacerbation of a chronic autoimmune condition that my doctor thought could be triggered by the vaccine revving up my immune system

– The pain in my arm where I got the shot started 1 week after the shot

– Fatigue. I have an autoimmune disease so it may be due to that. I mentioned it because my husband is also very fatigued and he has no health problems. Do not know if it is related to the vaccine Primary care md

– Hospitalized for sepsis

– Respiratory symptoms for 1 month in January but it was not COVID. I had bronchitis that became pneumonia

Depressive symptom, Mood altered and Thyroid disorder

3YT-18177-82840

– Heart palpitations

– Bouts of vertigo that have been off and on for several weeks. Headaches (no prior history of these). Restless sleep

– Bouts of vertigo, sudden sharp joint pains, headaches, fatigue, mood changes

– Graves disease which was in remission according to my endocrinologist, has come back. Sore, achy joints more common than before. Menstrual period has been different (odd symptoms), bouts of fatigue, depression like symptoms Another appointment is upcoming for thyroid, spoke with PCP

– Heart palpitations/arrhythmia

Respiratory tract infection viral, Viral infection and Rash erythematous

3YT-25069-39634

– About 10 days after initially receiving the vaccine, I had swelling, tenderness, red rash around the injection site. The rash was a little itchy. Symptoms lasted 5-6 days.

– I have an infected saliva gland.

– Lymph node swelling in armpit of arm that received injection

– Continued Lymph node swelling under the arm that received the injection. Also, the red rash area is a little bigger today than yesterday.

– Unknown virus is early April: Cough, congestion, fatigue, Positive COVID in mid-May: cough, congestion, headaches, body aches, chills, fatigue

– Respiratory virus, asthma triggered as a result. First time I've had to treat asthma with Prednisone and advair in about 10 years

Obstructive airways disorder, Toothache and Pain in jaw

3YT-32910-53827

– High blood pressure

– Unusual body ache in feet and teeth/jaw

– Restricted sirway

– Shortness of breath

– U am very active for my age, but since the booster shot my feet ache after I take my walking shoes off. My hands are numb during the day and worse at night. Both of these situations developed after the booster and seem to be getting worse

– Pain in feet and gands Appointment on 12/6

– I have pain in my feet that started after the booster and has come and gone ever since. Very painful the last couple of days.

Gastrointestinal tract irritation, Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Gastrointestinal pain

3YU-22652-05234

– Discomfort disrupted sleep

– Type II Diabetes

– Enlarged, tender lymph node in Right supraclavicular region -- vaccination was received in Right arm.

– (Right Supraclavicular) enlarged, tender lymph node persists. (Booster shot was given in Right deltoid)

– Enlarged, tender, Right supraclavicular lymph node persists. Booster was given in Right deltoid.

– Right supraclavicular lymph node no longer tender, and seems to be decreasing in size. (Booster given in Right Deltoid)

– GI iritability (stomach & intestinal cramping, diarrhea, and mild nausea past 4-5 days). Likely an unrelated flu virus?

Dermatitis, Skin exfoliation and Muscular weakness

3YU-25284-60378

– When walking in the grocery store today I felt like I wasnt going toMake it. My hips and legs felt weak. Ive had problems with this from time to time from my over active thyroid problem but that has been better.

– Dermatitis type stuff on my face and legs. Skin peeling and flaking off and rash on my legs. Also dermatologist

– Same as before, I have Seborrheic dermatitis on my face. I've had 2 rounds of steroids pills then a shot. There is no known cure so it keeps coming back. I have a different rash on both legs. Nothing gets rid of it until the vaccine never had. Dermatitis 2 times so far, and my Thyroid doctor. He says it's the vaccine.

Photophobia, Dyspnea and Fatigue

3YU-67066-66113

– Light sensitivity

– When I get tired or have looked at a computer screen a long time, I get a mild headache in my right temple. This first occurred the day after I got my 2nd vaccine. It happens every few days and is not bothersome but is a bit strange.

– Slight restriction in breathing as experienced after covid in March 2020. Symptoms had resolved for approximately 6 months but I am experiencing them again. Might be the colder weather.

Vaginal infection, Urinary tract disorder and Bone pain

3YU-97757-63889

– No but area around injection site quite red the diameter of half dollar

– Red circle still present around injection site about diameter of half dollar

– Sore throat and sinus drainage

– 11 days after vaccine I got a 4 inch diameter red area on my vaccination site. It did not hurt but itched s little. Each day it faded a little. I can barely see it now.

– Fever of 102 and nausea began at midnight and hasnt let up

– Vaginal infection

– Still battling vGinal infection I believe resulted from diahhrea

– I Wake up each morning with nausea but by afternoon it goes away. Ive had this a few weeks since vaccine.

– Just diarrhea that has continued off and on

– Lot of muscle and bone aches and indigestion

– Diahrrea

– The red circle is 4 inches below the injection site and is about 6 inches diameter. No pain. I also had this kind of large red area 6 days after first vaccine

– Circle rash 3 inch diameter about 4 inches from injection site

– Urinary tract infection

– Just continuing urinary tract problems

– Had as sore throat for couple days but no fever. I took a lot of vitamin c and it went away.

– Nausea and loose bowels

– Face flushing yesterday

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