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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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Patient isolation, Hot flush and Dysgeusia

42D-28655-45844

– Hot flash/feverish 1 time

– Profuse sweating. On and off at work, but feel fine.

– Back pain and muscle spasms, prob from working too much and not to do w vaccine.

– More frequent and severe sweats

– Severe pain in left knee

– Trouble falling sleeping with trouble breathing as I fall asleep. Forest fires and excessive heat have exacerbated. Getting tested fir COVID today after exposed to family who tested positive. Continued trouble w walking and joint paiin

– Knee pain which returned after shots in both knees. Not COVId related

– Pain in Knees worsening. NOT vaccine related

– Metal taste in my mouth after 2nd hand exposure to positive case of COVID-19. I tested 2x , both negative but continue to have odd taste. No loss of taste or smell. Have isolated since exposure.1

Patient isolation, Ventricular extrasystoles and Anosmia

42D-31189-85858

– Covid diagnosis despite booster 11/20/21. Exposed to infected coworker 1/6/21. First symptoms 1/9/21. Positive PCR for covid 1/11/21. Today (1/21) is my 10th day of isolation. Lost smell/taste. Impression Moderna vaccines & booster did not work

– yes, i received 3rd moderna (which was 1st booster) 11/21/21 then received my 2nd shingrix 11 days later. Very achy after that for few days and subsequently developed frequent premature ventricular contraction (18,000/day) which lastedseveral months

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

42D-73746-25266

– Extreme sore arm where injection was

– Just not myself yet.

– My last Moderna shot was March 31 and for about a month after, I was experiencing pain in the left arm where I had the injection.

– Thought that Moderna half strength booster wouldn't be as bad as second dose but was for me

– Arm pit swelling and tender pain. Using heated bed buddy or washcloth compress

– I am an asthmatic and I really wasn't going to get this booster shot, but because I'm a substitute teacher that works periodically, I decided to, but didn't realize I would have the swelling under my right armpit as I had the booster in right arm.

Anaphylactic shock, Hepatomegaly and Splenomegaly

42E-17335-84438

– Constipation

– Constipation/diarrhea both

– Pain in upper abdomen area, started about 4 days after Covid shot, progressed to being an all day uncomfortable feeling. Pancreas is inflamed, had an ultrasound yesterday to determine that and both spleen and liver are enlarged. Going to Er this evening

– Anaphylactic shock with allergic reactions during colonoscopy prep never experienced this before. Passed out and cracked head open. Was doing the Miralax prep.

Foreign body in respiratory tract, Flat affect and Autoscopy

42E-18741-55178

– Yeah I few like I'm in a fog , and very disconnected, kinda like I'm here but then I feel like I'm not really hear Sorta like I feel like I am out of my body ..

– Slurred speech

– Yes I have a deep cough where I am unable to take a deep cleansing breath without coughing..

– No appetite, cough, hard to breathe,

– A severe pain in my left side of my jaw..

– I'm very pale, I have a fever and I have the worse abscess tooth pain ever .. I'm very lethargic weak and no energy

– I have congestion runny nose coughing and its hard for me to breathe Im also wheezing when I breathe

– I can't get ride of my constant coughing, and every time I have a cough attack I urinate, I had to start wearing depends or pads for incontinence Plus my allergies have been amplified an worse than I have ever experienced in my lifetime. I called, my primary care and they didn't have any appointments until next week, I have an appointment scheduled for the 9th of December 2021 they will give me antibiotics for my abscess tooth and hopefully it will work on anything else for me .

– It seems like I have a parasite Instead of me , I coughed up around 6. separate snail worm looking things , and I have a continuing cough that lightens up for a week or so then come back to heavy duty cough..

– Continuing cough, and breathing difficulties Today an update with my primary care physician

Confusional state, Parosmia and Balance disorder

42E-29404-81537

– Having unusual trouble sleeping

– Could not sleep much. Unusual

– Last shot and this one could not sleep the first night. Only able to sleep about 3 hours.

– The day I got the shot, may 26, I couldn't sleep that night. Also I had small localized cramps and stinging sensation with them in arms and legs.

– I got Covid. Tested positive a week ago. Like flu with very bad headaches. Confusion, balance difficulty, phantom smells, bloody nose

– Hip surgery

Middle insomnia, Sensitive skin and Balance disorder

42E-32010-27790

– The pain in my arm today is not pain at the injection site. Its more like the pain after a heavy workout, and moving my arm triggers it. Its more prevalent in my lower arm - towards the wrist. It woke me up overnight and I had a hard time falling back asleep. I took ibuprofen and it had lessened by morning but has not fully gone away

– Skin sensitivity to touch

– Dizziness that feels like I have no internal sense of balance. At its worst its accompanied by nausea. Usually bad in the morning

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Tenderness and Anxiety

42F-12758-51516

– Swelling essentially gone; slight/mild tenderness still at injection site

– Swelling & tenderness around the injection site.

– Sinus drainage and congestion similar to most years, but also chest pain that led to ER visit. No heart issues, but COVID-19 home test after came back positive. ER was ER was for nonspecific chest pain, did not suspect COVID at the time, but suspected exposure at ER led to concern to get test.

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Influenza like illness and Sinus congestion

42F-16124-00450

– Flu like symtoms,chills,body aches,congestion,sinus drainage

– Had a bad cough and congested with sinuses since 3 days after my second vaccine 04/01/21! Going to see doctor on 04/26/21

– Sinus drainage still and constant cough! Going back to doctor a second time next week! My regular doctor!

– Since i got booster in January 2022 i have had this nagging cough with mild sinus drainage that goes along with it! My regular doctor

Stress, Oral herpes and Fatigue

42F-32663-41100

– Unexpected cold sore developed yesterday.

– I was exhausted but not sure if its related because work was long day but felt more tired than other long days.

– Extreme exhaustion this past week but I also had a very stressful week at work and in my personal life so not sure if exhaustion was a connection to the vaccine.

– Cold sore outbreak started last week, three separate cold sores broke out over a five day period. Tired.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Dehydration and Upper respiratory tract infection

42F-45089-81094

– I developed a severe cold which turned into acute upper respiratory infection, acute dehydration and acute bronchitis with COPD. I spent a few hours in the ER with a week's follow-up treatment. I have since recovered.

– ER visit for acute dehydration, acute bronchitis with COPD.

– After third covid vac I got a feeling as though I was getting I'll and had headaches for two days. No real illness materialized. All cleared up with in 72 hrs. Arm was sore 3-4 days. I had gotten a flu shot the day before my covid vac.

– Mid December, I was I'll. Urgent Care said no covid, no Flu. So, a cold I suppose. At the same time I also had a mild case of shingles. Treated with valvacyclovir. Both have cleared up.

– Hi blood pressure. Moreso than usual.

Patient isolation, Influenza like illness and Nasal congestion

42F-58210-84862

– Mild fatigue last evening. Back to normal today.

– Just normal mild pain at the injection site. Nothing worse.

– Mild cold caught from my grand-daughter. Covid tests were negative. Stuffy nose and sore throat only lasted a couple of days. Just a normal winter cold.

– Experienced head cold symptoms on January 21, 2022. Positive Covid test on 1/22/2022. Mild symptoms which lasted only 3 days. My wife and I isolated for 10 days. No other exposures. Health was back to normal after the 3 days.

Painful erection, Erectile dysfunction and Increased appetite

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– Loss of taste, skin sensitive to touch

– Tingly body, brain feels slower than normal, weakness/trembly on standing/lifting.

– Fatigue has increased.

– No

– Humming/fizzing all over the body, skin extra sensitive.

– Humming/fizzing all over body, skin sensitivity all over.

– Humming/fizzing, skin sensitivity

– Fatigue, confusion, forgetfulness.

– Fatigue, painful erections, coughing/phlegm, aches.

– Body humming/fizzing/tingling, and some odd foot pain.

– Erectile disfunction, painful erections, odd tastes, loss of appetite, increased appetite, on various days.

– Fever, congestion, coughing, fatigue.

– Positive Covid test, crushing fatigue, severe cognitive issues, erectile dysfunction, and muscle weakness.

Salivary hypersecretion, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Throat irritation

42H-23802-63034

– Slight cough and scratchy throat

– Occasionally runny nose, dry cough.

– Dry Cough.

– Very dry cough.

– Nasal and/or throat increased congestion, but usually just increased saliva. Clear, no cloudiness or color. Shortness of breath, but usually just in the morning or late afternoon.

– Tested positive for Covid. Cough, diff in breathing, fatigue runny nose.

– Coughing 5-6 weeks post positive Covid. Possible interstitial lung issues, currently seeing a pulmonologist. In office with PCP and Specialist.

Pneumonia, Sinus disorder and Paranasal sinus discomfort

42H-32471-09150

– Sinus pressure

– Low Sinus pressure

– Felt warm after the shot, similar to after drinking hot tea or coco but constant through the body. This occurred after both doses my temperature is 97.1F.

– Sinus pressure and warming sensation similar to drinking tea

– Sinus pressure mild

– Mild sinus pressure

– Sinus related drainage and flem

– Experienced and treated for pneumonia twice over the summer.

– Warm feeling all over, like drink hot tea or hot coco

– Mild Sinus pressure

– Warming sensation, similar drinking hot coco or tea.

Carbuncle, Glassy eyes and Eye irritation

42J-12875-92112

– (This applies to today and yesterday) I have a burning sensation on the left side of my face (like a line that runs from my lower cheek, through my eye, to the arch of my eyebrow.

– Im not sure if its allergies but I had glossy eyes and it felt like I had scratched one of them.

– Heartburn

– My face feels like it has a burning line running vertically from my eyebrows through the bottom of my eye. I had this sensation with the last one as well.

– It just feels like my pectoral muscles are twisting/balling up on the side where I got the shot.

– I have a dry cough not sure if its my asthma

– I had a burning sensation on my face in the same spot as previously reported (the left side from my eyebrow to my cheekbone). It seems to get worse when I am tired and or stressed.

– I have been getting carbuncles in my feminine area. I have a history of these but its been more often over the last few months.

Temperature regulation disorder, Premenstrual syndrome and Edema

42J-22497-99240

– My entire left arm (the injection side) had a weird tingling sensation for about an hour soon after the jab

– Edema, but most likely caused by new Rx of Amlodipine

– My edema is better

– Dizziness and cough. Have actually had cough since Tuesday and forgot to tell you

– Cough

– Mild cough

– Breast pain similar to PMS

– Elevated heart rate for no reason, breast tenderness like as if I had bad PMS

– Injection site only has mild tendernesd

– I had a runny nose for about 10 days. It was mild. Two days after symptoms started, I tested for COVID and it was negative. It all just felt like a mild cold or allergies.

– I think I'm getting a cold right now

– Runny nose, but I've had that previously

– There are other possible causes of the above symptom--like yardwork and stress

– I seem to have a common cold. Tested negative for COVID yesterday.

Temperature regulation disorder, Skin tightness and Disturbance in attention

42J-23009-42928

– Severe persistent headache it

– Skin around injection site has been tight the last few days - mild

– I was getting hot flashes prior to the vaccine. Since getting the vaccine, the severity of the hot flashes has increased exponentially and my body's ability to regulate its temperature has become genuine problem especially at night.

– I constantly feel like I have a sinus infection even though I'm not congested, I have daily headaches, I also have severe brain fog often making it very difficult to concentrate or focus

Cardiac flutter, Oral pain and Sinus congestion

42K-21234-50958

– Slightly tired. No other symptoms so far. With the first shot my arm hurt pretty bad for 2 days.

– Some chills for a short time during the night. Fine today.

– I have had strange fluttering or palpitations in my heart area since the 2nd Covid MODERNA dose. It happens at all times of tge day and night. Heart rate is normal but my heart is racy.

– Every now and then I still have heart palpitations. Feels like my heart is racing but my heart rate is fine on my Fitbit.

– Still having the heart palpitations/fluttering now and again.

– Heart palpitations off and on.

– Still have periodic heart palpitations/flutters since the 2nd MODERNA vaccine.

– Heart palpitations , once or twice a day. Today I have a headache, I am tired and was a little dizzy earlier.

– Soreness on the upper right pallet of my mouth. It started as a sore throat this morning and moved up to the roof of my mouth. No more sore throat though.

– Headache, sinus congestion, fatigue.

Skin laceration, Hemorrhage and Ear congestion

42K-38236-69821

– Sinus stoppage- left side - side of injection

– Sinus stuffyness like common cold or allergies

– Stuffed nose on injection side of body

– Stomach - intestinal issues

– Rt ear pain for past week.

– Sinus issues

– Lower back pain issues

– Black and blue splotches on injection arm, not immediately around injection site.

– Bruising - bleeding from contact points, tears of skin

– Sunus / allergies & nasal drainage / frequent coughs

– Extreme congestion in my right eardrum

Blood pressure diastolic increased, Thyroid disorder and Blood pressure increased

42L-10012-35162

– Diastolic number has been somewhat elevated

– Elevated blood pressure and heart rate

– Temp.was 98.9

– Elevated blood pressure

– Return of overactive thyroid

– The arm where I received my shot pains me intermittently.

– Not really new,I mentioned this before and its still there; left arm ( arm where I received both jabs) very painful when raising it up. The pain is felt in the upper portion of my arm between elbow and shoulder. My right arm is fine.

Eructation, Syncope and Dyspepsia

42M-14572-69178

– Exhaustion

– I fainted in June I have a burning feeling from my chest to my abdomen. Been getting a lot of medical testing. Cardiologist, neurologist, gastroenterologist, primary doctor

– My belly is full of bile. My doctor thinks it may be from my gallbladder. In the process of getting tests

– Burning stomach and belching. Went for a lot of tests and the doctors can't figure out what is wrong with me. This has been going on since June 2021. Gastroenterologist. Had numerous tests

Pulmonary edema, Hypotension and Peripheral swelling

42M-33877-73083

– Lightheaded the day of the vaccine for 2 hours

– Upset stomach each night when I go to bed. It only bothers me when lay for bed.

– Mild pain around the injection site

– Low blood pressure and lightheadness.

– Dizzness/lightheadiness since yesterday.

– Right foot swollen and painful due to inflammation.

– No

– Regular upset stomach and diarrhea.

– Tireness and low energy level.

– Shortness of breath episodes and fluid buildup in my lungs.

Intervertebral disc degeneration, Osteoarthritis and Knee arthroplasty

42N-14412-36269

– I have Fibromyalgia and Degenerative Joint Disease. No pain other than what is normal.

– I have Fibromyalgia and Degenerative Arthritis so these symptoms are normal for me

– I have Fibromyalgia and Degenerative Joint Disease and Chrinic Fatigue Syndrome

– These are normal for me

– Normal for me.

– Normal for me. I have arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease. Did have numbness and metallic taste in mouth off/on since injection. Much better now though.

– Normal as I have fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease

– Knee replacement surgery

Uterine prolapse, Hematochezia and Nightmare

42N-24442-65445

– Vivid dreams almost daily since receiving the vaccine. This is not normal for me. Some dreams are disturbing.

– Headache, runny nose, occasional cough

– I did experience chills, fever, headache, aches for 48 hours after receiving the vaccine.

– Still having bad dreams nightly

– Still having dreams nightly that wake me up. Im getting more and more tired overall. These dreams literally started with my first dose and have been almost every.l night since. This was not an issue for me before. It sucks.

– Same symptoms. Awful dreams. Not getting sleep. Started the day I got my shit and has never been an issues before.

– I am still having vivid dreams daily that cause me to wake up multiple times during the night. This happened immediately after I got the first dose and is now becoming a worse problem, as the disrupted sleep has now lasted for several months.

– Prolapsed uterus, bloody stools, recurring cellulitis

Muscle discomfort, Joint stiffness and Joint swelling

42N-25332-94991

– Feel like I have a fever, but dont have fever.

– Symptoms are improving each day. The only swelling is on the injection side lymph node

– Mild Muscle discomfort in areas of previous surgeries.

– Joint pains mild to moderate

– Joint stiffness in my legs and shoulders.

– Joint Stiffness still in present, it wasnt present prior to the second dose. Its not severe, just noticeable after sitting or standing for a time.

– Lymph node swelling neck and underarm

– Joint stiffness, feeling of swelling without swelling.

– Joint tight ness and Fatigue

– Joint swelling hands, knees, hips and lower back pain . All of the above came on a few days after the booster.

– Swollen lympnodes

Vitreous detachment, Menopause and Hypotension

42N-29232-78954

– This may not be related since Im 51. My menstrual cycle has always been like clockwork. Until my cycle started early on 1/22 and I still have it 2/11. It could be coincidental that I started perimenopause the same time as vaccine. Just an FYI.

– It might be coincidental but all of a sudden this year my blood pressure runs really low like 95/60. It used to be higher like 115/70. But I feel fine so no idea.

– Itchy and red bumps on arm by injection site last night down to elbow area. Took Benadryl. Gone this morning.

– Vitreal detachment.

General symptom, Atrial fibrillation and Migraine

42N-47784-89475

– These symptoms occurred late yesterday about 6 hrs after injection. I was fine as of this morning.

– Probable new onset atrial fibrillation at ~2 AM. Resolved 10 hrs later.

– Headache likely a typical migraine for me

– Flare of migraines. Probably unrelated to vaccine but had been stable for a number of months.

– Ongoing migraines.Getting second dose vaccine tomorrow 1/28/21

– Headache seems to be migraine at this point & not headache I got imediately after vaccine that continued off & on for 2 days. Not certain though.

– Woke up w/ migraine. Much better now

– Presumed ongoing migraine cycle

– Migraines worsened-better today. ?vaccine contributed to migraine flare since mid- Jan, 2 wks p first dose. Only had handful of migraines in 2020. Migraine was different than frontal headache that occurred right after each dose, persisting after 2nd.

Gait disturbance, Mobility decreased and Muscular weakness

42P-27650-68447

– Pain under the underarm on side of injection.

– Get tired quicker when walking or working have to stop and rest . So i can catch my breath. Feel like i cant breath

– Hard to walk could not lift my legs

– Leg muscles not responding On my way to the ER

– Still cant lift my left leg .

– Still cant lift my left still weak

– Still cannot raise my left leg

– Still can't lift up my left left leg . Due to weak muscles. Also weak in my arms and hands can inly cut something once then i loose my strength.

Cardiac discomfort, Mobility decreased and Heart rate increased

42Q-13801-62508

– Tired all day yesterday but I am fine now.

– I felt my heart tightening. It wasn't my chest area. It was literally my heart, very concentrated, and it went away after about 2-3 seconds. Happened twice accompanied by faster heartbeat. Otherwise i am fine.

– Dizzy, fatigue for past few days. Also coughing, though that could just be dry air. Then it hit me yesterday, and had to stay in bed and sleep. Feeling much better today.

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