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.
Feces discolored, Hypotension and Diverticulitis
4.30.2021 – I have fibromyalgia and it's difficult to tell if the muscle aches are from the fibro or the vaccine. I assumed that the pain in the injection area is vaccine
5.12.2021 – Pain in right side to back. In line with belly button.
5.20.2021 – I can't sleep
5.25.2021 – I feel really overheated
5.26.2021 – Overheated
5.28.2021 – Heartburn
5.29.2021 – Dizzy
5.30.2021 – Low blood pressure
6.17.2021 – Severe diarhea with dark stool
6.29.2021 – Gas and diarhea
5.27.2022 – Diverticulitis I am in the hospital. I don't think this is related to the vaccine
Transient global amnesia, Frequent bowel movements and Amnesia
2.9.2021 – I have a bruise at the injection site
2.18.2021 – Last evening post #2, I had what I think was a Mast Cell attack. I have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. My attacks consist of severe abdominal pain, nausea, multiple bowel movements and a runny nose. I am not sure if i can relate it to the vaccine or maybe it was something I ate. I just wanted to document here.
4.1.2022 – Diagnosed with Transient Global Amnesia, after an episode of memory loss in January. Diagnosed with shingles in February.
Breast pain, Abdominal discomfort and Migraine
1.9.2021 – The pain from injection site radiates from arm/ shoulder area to side of breast( lymph node area). Very sore.
1.13.2021 – Stuffy nose. Headache was moderate then became mild mid day.
1.28.2021 – Dizzy, upset stomach
2.11.2021 – Headache has been fairly consistent since receiving 2nd vaccine. Also, sinus pressure. No nasal discharge. No post nasal drip. No sneezing. No school or an of cold
2.21.2021 – Sinus infection
3.20.2021 – Gi upsetIncreased migraines
3.5.2022 – Body aches. Joints. And back
Weight decreased, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
2.10.2021 – lymph node
2.11.2021 – Lymph node under armpit
2.12.2021 – Lymph Node
2.19.2021 – Lymph nodes under both armpits
2.26.2021 – Lymph nodes in the neck area
3.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under vaccine side armpit and itching in right side armpit.Swollen lymph nodes on right side of the neck and a little swollen lymph node on left side of the neckTwo small bean shaped lymph nodes in right and left groin area
3.21.2021 – I can still feel the dull pain in armpits and bean size lymph nodes in my left and right side of the armpit, groin area and right side of the neck.Neck Right side lymph node (cervical) tenderness has subsided %75. Groin area nodes dont hurt.
5.7.2021 – Abnormal weight loss
Pharyngeal disorder, Skin burning sensation and Sensitive skin
4.7.2021 – Face is tingling and sensitive
4.8.2021 – Hands feel like someone rubbed sandpaper on them in the plams!
4.9.2021 – Insomnia
4.13.2021 – Lost of appetite
4.20.2021 – Joint pain, swelling, face tingling and burning!
4.27.2021 – Lost of appetite FatigueBody achesDizziness Lightheaded and NauseaHot flashes not like menopause
5.11.2021 – My ability to smell is coming and going!
5.18.2021 – Face tingling and A headache!It started with face tingling around my nose then progressed into a nagging headache!Also experienced some insomnia!
10.24.2021 – Hands feel tight and I'm extremely Thirsty
10.26.2021 – Hands itching and major Insomnia
10.27.2021 – Itching in hands and insomnia
10.28.2021 – Face is itching and burning
11.8.2021 – Chills and a headache
11.13.2021 – A headache
11.27.2021 – Headaches, mild sore throat, body aches and face burning! Symptoms lasted 2 days then went away!
12.4.2021 – Headache, lost of taste, fatigue and body ache. No fever. Symtoms lasted only a few days!
1.22.2022 – Headache, back ache, joint pain, pressure in head and nose, sneezing, mild cough, sparkly throat, fatigue and rash on back of hands!
10.25.2022 – A lot of sneezing with runny nose! Muscle and joint aches! Mild headaches!
Abdominal discomfort, Nausea and Arthralgia
8.24.2021 – None
8.27.2021 – No
9.2.2021 – Mild nausea for a small amount of time yesterday.
9.7.2021 – Upset stomach on 9/5; only for one day. Otherwise, I feel well today and I felt well Labor Day.
10.5.2021 – I have sore joints. I take an infusion monthly of Actemra, and my next infusion is tomorrow. Often on the last day or two before I get a new infusion, I may have soreness like I have now. I'll see my rheumatologist tomorrow for my next infusion.
2.22.2022 – Cold. Not Covid.
8.24.2022 – Covid for 10 days
Gastroenteritis viral, Tenderness and Lymph node pain
10.2.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes under arm on side I got injection
10.3.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes under arm that had the vaccine
10.4.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes under arm on side I received vaccine. I
10.5.2021 – Still swollen lymph nodes under arm on same side as vaccine. It is less tender
10.6.2021 – Still swollen lymph nodes under arm on same side as vaccine but swelling is going down. Very mild tenderness
10.7.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes under arm on side vaccine received still present but going down and not tender
11.5.2022 – Stomach virus
12.24.2022 – GI virus then Upper respiratory virus, ear infection then another upper respiratory virus
Face injury, Jaw disorder and Plantar fasciitis
2.3.2021 – Covid arm - red, raised, itchy, size of playing card, began on day 8, lasted 3-4 days
2.24.2021 – Headache
3.29.2021 – Sore legs with walking
4.5.2021 – Arthritis in hand and knee intensified. Doubt if its related.Plantar fasciitis - for no apparent reason. Intense when first begin walking.
5.24.2021 – Jaw damage In office
8.24.2021 – Am in the midst of a 2-week cold. Congestion head and chest, laryngitis, cough Doctor office
1.21.2022 – Lower back ache
4.22.2022 – Abdominal pain, low back pain.
10.22.2022 – Hip and lower back pain. Hinge Health - offered through my Aetna Medicare
Vaginal hemorrhage and Menstruation irregular
9.30.2021 – I've been spotting/light bleeding every day since I received my shot, after no bleeding for one year & being on Progestin hormone.
10.12.2021 – With both injections, I started bleeding 3 days after the shot. I'm on Progestin to stop periods and haven't had bleeding in months.
10.13.2021 – Vaginal bleeding, after both the first and second vaccine.
10.14.2021 – Vaginal bleeding, starting 3 days after the shot, just as with the first injection.
10.15.2021 – Vaginal bleeding , after both the first and second injection.
10.16.2021 – Heavy bleeding, just as with first injection.With first it lasted 2 weeks.
Complex regional pain syndrome, Tinnitus and Chest discomfort
1.25.2021 – Chest feels heavy
1.26.2021 – Itching on trunk of body
1.27.2021 – Very loud tinnitus started on top of my normally loud tinnitus
1.28.2021 – Tinnitus has ramped up badly
1.29.2021 – Tinnitus which is very very loud
1.30.2021 – Very loud tinnitus
2.1.2021 – Tinnitus very loud since last Wednesday
2.8.2021 – Very very loud Tinnitus .... would like to speak to someone about...
2.22.2021 – Tinnitus is very loud since I got vaccine
3.1.2021 – Still have very loud tinnitus spike.... also some dizziness
3.22.2021 – Still have spike in very loud tinnitus...
3.29.2021 – Have very loud tinnitus Seeing an ear dr for help with tinnitus
5.17.2021 – Taking antibiotics for dog ripping my hand with claws... tinnitus is awful, hand hurts, headache
8.16.2021 – Remedial pain syndrome in hand and foot.I also feel my tinnitus which I have been troubled with for 7 years is worse since getting the vaccine
2.15.2022 – Tinnitus is definitely worse since getting vaccine and booster
Musculoskeletal chest pain, Breast pain and Dysphonia
8.7.2021 – Itchy throat
8.9.2021 – Both side of my ribs hurt some right under my chest (breasts) to where it's uncomfortable
8.29.2021 – Both sides of my ribs hurt and have a cough
9.6.2021 – Still having my chest hurt under both my breast and have a cough some.
9.7.2021 – Still under my breast in my chest hurt and a little cough still
9.8.2021 – Under both my breast, my chest hurts and still have a small cough still.
9.1.2022 – Feel like I have been hit by a mack truck. Eggs feel yucky feels like somebody sitting on my chest voice goes in and out throat scratchy and I feel a bunch of drainage in the back of my throat Called my primary physician
Decreased interest, Dizziness postural and Injected limb mobility decreased
8.4.2022 – My whole left arm to my hand, injection site was very sore, swollen, stiffness down my left arm and hand.
8.5.2022 – I have a little unbalance when I want walk.
8.10.2022 – I have slight brain flog.
8.17.2022 – Whenever I bend over or stoop down, I feel dizzy and lightheaded standing up for past 2 weeks.
9.7.2022 – Coldness, brain fog, chills
9.8.2022 – Weakness, no appetit, hard using L arm with injection site
9.9.2022 – Stiffness
9.10.2022 – Weakness and unbalance when walking
9.11.2022 – When I bend or move to fast walking, I feel dizzy.
9.16.2022 – A little dizzy when bending or stand up to quickly
9.28.2022 – I am very tired and dizzy when I am working on my job.
10.5.2022 – Headache and tiredness
10.12.2022 – I have headaches and tiredness everyday.
12.7.2022 – Just being tired all the time. My CBC had abnormal result. I was perscribed a Vitamin D everyday.
Impatience, Bronchial disorder and Anger
3.10.2021 – Some facial puffiness and flushing at 26 hrs post-injection. No itching or breathing issues. Resolved after half an hour.
3.15.2021 – These, plus mild dizziness, occurred late yesterday (3/14). Resolved after about 3 hrs.
4.2.2021 – Since late Wednesday I've been experiencing noticeable irritability; even during the post- vaccunation fatigue, I was feeling urgency to get up and take care of unessential stuff; I've also been short-tempered and impatient.
6.29.2021 – Possibly prediabetic; seeing my PCP in 2 days.
11.12.2022 – Bouts of forceful dry/bronchial coughing; runny nose. COVID test yesterday was negative. I suspect RSV -- a lot in this immediate area.
Pyelonephritis, Psoriatic arthropathy and Joint swelling
3.16.2021 – I dont think it has anything to do with my vaccine? I have several auto-immune diseases and the pain & swelling is mainly in my hands & wrists consistent with my PSA. Ive already taken 10mg. Of prednisone with some relief.
4.3.2021 – Neck pain- feels like I was hit by a truck
4.4.2021 – Bad Neck pain X 3 days
4.5.2021 – Neck pain
4.7.2021 – Neck & back pain
4.22.2021 – Congestion & sore throat- I think its allergies?Pain & swollen joints- I think its related to my PSA? I dont think it has anything to do with vaccine???
9.11.2021 – Sore throat & neck pain
9.12.2021 – Sore throat
9.13.2021 – Sore throat- maybe allergies? But 90% better overall!
9.17.2021 – I still have a sore throat every night? Possibly allergies because its not as intense as when I had other symptoms???
10.22.2021 – My asthma has gotten worse Will have a lung CT Monday
6.15.2022 – Neck is hurting but it could be auto immune issues? But wasn't hurting until about five hours after vaccinations
6.16.2022 – My neck hurts
6.22.2022 – I don't think my stomach symptoms has anything to do with vaccine
9.16.2022 – Pyleonephritis
11.2.2022 – Back & neck pain
11.4.2022 – Back pain
11.5.2022 – Still have slight back pain
11.15.2022 – I am probably having a psoriatic arthritis flare. It has nothing to do with vaccine but had to answer if there was any worse symptoms since shot. Not Vax related!
Adverse drug reaction, Asthma and Injection site warmth
5.16.2021 – 12 hours following shot had fever 101, severe chills, Ached, lasted all night. Extreme fatigue next day. No appetite.
11.12.2021 – Asthma flare Outpatient heart catheterization which was negative and turned out to be the asthma flare
2.19.2022 – Head congestion, achy, fatigue
5.20.2022 – Developed a rash over most of body on days 2-4. The rash has become more significant with each shot. Also on day 3, developed large(4"), long, hot area on arm around injection site. Had chills, extreme aches, mild nausea first 36 hours.
6.4.2022 – Diarrhea/nausea with mild fever, mild sore throat and stuffiness, severe achiness and fatigue. Lasted about 5 days. Home covid test was negative. My husband had it, too, and had been vaccinated at same time I was.
11.12.2022 – Covid ~ fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat, headache, body aches, congestion, rash, short of breath, brain fog
Dry throat, Arthritis and Hypersensitivity
3.27.2021 – I have arthritis & its going to rain so that may be reason for continued body aches.
4.21.2021 – Continued sore throat making it difficult to sleep. Not sure if this is caused by allergy or vaccine.
4.28.2021 – Still experiencing dry throat, especially in the morning.
5.7.2021 – Dry throat, especially in the morning.
6.23.2021 – Still having congested feet in my chest & dry throat every morning. Not sure if this is vaccine or allergy related. Never had allergy symptoms before this year.
Depressed mood, Sluggishness and Mobility decreased
4.9.2021 – No, just a little sluggish.
4.10.2021 – No
4.11.2021 – Sore by injection spot.
4.12.2021 – Not so much a symptom but a question? I have Lupus and asthma will this shot have an affect on them? Thank you for answering. Stay safe
4.13.2021 – Same as yesterday and before. I have soreness in the right side of my shoulder and by my neck.
4.14.2021 – Same as before. Sore and stiffness by neck and shoulder on my right side.
4.15.2021 – Still taking Aleve for my neck and shoulder but not getting better and some stiffness getting out of bed in AM.
4.16.2021 – I did have a little headache by my neck and still have some soreness by my right shoulder as before shoulder side.r
5.7.2021 – I just received my shot and on my way home
5.8.2021 – This shot really got me down. Just woke from a nap. I have heat on the area but it still is sore.
5.9.2021 – Feeling a little better than yesterday but still a litter tender by the shot area. Had to sit up to sleep because I couldn't sleep on my arm.
5.10.2021 – I am moving my arm a little better but can't lay on it or bump it. Im trying to use the wall to stretch little by little.
5.12.2021 – Just woke up. Arm is feeling better.
5.13.2021 – Just woke up trying to get rid of this headache.it was mild before but today was bad. Arm is getting better.
5.14.2021 – Still feeling tired and a little redness by the shot area.
Poor peripheral circulation, Mood swings and Neuropathy peripheral
7.8.2021 – Have had symptoms of laryngitis for almost 2 weeks now. Have had no voice off and on but last couple days have some other symptoms here and there. Like very bad head and neck aches, bad leg cramps, bad mood swings and anxiety. Not sure if its shot.
9.4.2021 – Still seem to have worse anxiety and more forgetful with things at times. I also have been having bad migraines that lasts for days and is all in back of my head and down into my neck.
6.3.2022 – Brain fog or confusion, cough, congestion,fatigue, mood swings, irritable, headaches , leg spasms and poor circulation,naropithy symptoms in feet,fever Pull up COVID testing
Acupuncture, Rhinitis and Musculoskeletal chest pain
2.11.2021 – Shooting pains in ribs
2.12.2021 – Lack of appetite, sore throat, new rhinitis
2.13.2021 – Nasal congestion severe, sore throat mild,
2.26.2021 – Persistent nasal congestion with some nosebleeds
3.26.2021 – Nasal congestion and nosebleeds, likely from my N-95
8.11.2021 – All bug bites get very activated since the vaccines. They get inflammed and last longer with more itching.
12.24.2021 – Intermittent nerve pain in left arm with numbness in fingers Acupuncture, Frequency Specific Microcurrent
Hypersomnia, Pain in extremity and Pyrexia
2.19.2021 – Yesterday, the day after the shot, I had a very sore upper arm, fatigue and tiredness (slept most of the day), slight fever 100.4. Felt better by late night. Slept in longer this morning and feel pretty normal today, with a little residual soreness in the upper arm.
2.17.2022 – Achiness only last a few hours the next morning after the third shot; very mild. It was milder after the 3rd shot (Moderna booster shot) than it was previously for the 2nd Pfizer shot. The booster was 3.5 months ago.
Indifference, Affect lability and Renal cyst
2.18.2021 – Felt pinnpricking or bite sensation. (May be unrelated).
3.29.2021 – Intertrigo tash Email
7.23.2022 – Exposed to COVID & Seen in ER for asthma & abdomin
9.17.2022 – Allergies, severe; several days & times of feeling "off," (fatigued, in a "fog," moderate-to-severe grief symptoms to include rage/anger, irritability, lability, feeling overwhelmed & detached). Phone/emergency MH CARE
12.17.2022 – Hall bladder; kidney cyst; COVID; severe insomnia (worse during and after COVID).
Sinus headache, Sinus congestion and Abdominal discomfort
4.26.2021 – Yesterday, I had a fever of 100 degrees most of the day. Every muscle ached, and I had a splitting headache all day.
1.2.2022 – Stomach pain & diarrhea for most of the week.
6.15.2022 – Sinus headache and gastrointestinal discomfort.
7.27.2022 – Stomach ache, diarrhea
8.3.2022 – Sinus infection
10.12.2022 – Sinus congestion from smoke
11.3.2022 – I had both covid & flu shots in my left arm. Fingertips on that arm are tingly/a little numb--even after some focused stretches/yoga
Limb discomfort, Chest discomfort and Neck pain
2.28.2021 – Sore spot on my right neck by my lymph node but lymph node is not swollen or enlarged.
3.4.2021 – Pain in my left neck but no lymph node inflammation to report
3.5.2021 – Left side neck pain where lymph node would be but no obvious enlarged lymph node
3.6.2021 – Right side neck pain in the lymph node area but no lymph node inflammation
3.21.2021 – No
3.24.2021 – Arm heaviness and chest pressure
9.30.2021 – Lymph node pain in right armpit
10.1.2021 – Pain and swelling in right armpit lymph nodes
10.2.2021 – Resolving armpit lymph node pain and swelling
10.3.2021 – Swelling and pain in armpit lymph nodes
11.1.2021 – Bad cold but negative for Covid
Pulmonary hypertension, Injection site pain and Fatigue
2.7.2021 – fatigue
2.12.2021 – the shoulder area on the arm that was inject has a dull pain. This comes and goes. It gets more problematic as I use my left arm. The fatigue also comes and goes.
2.26.2021 – I seem to tire easily, not sure if its related to the vaccine. Forgot to mention it to my primary care doctor during my regular 3 month check-up.
11.6.2021 – diagnosis pulmonary hypertension
12.4.2021 – Feel tired, cannot walk to our basement and return without stopping before reaching the top
6.14.2022 – Severe fatigue
Myelodysplastic syndrome, Synovial cyst and Eye hemorrhage
4.8.2021 – Swelling in ankles& feet. Not sure what is the cause but have a call into my cardiologist.
5.27.2021 – A cyst behind my left knee which I will see an orthopedic doctor for in June. Probably just age-related
8.26.2021 – Annoying heartburn on a consistent basis. And some kind of pinched nerve behind my left knee. Nothing related to Covid or the vaccination. A couple of tests at the hospital on the knee issue
10.28.2021 – Blood vessels in left eye leaked making half of my eye filling with blood. Doctor said I probably ruptured The blood vessel when rubbing my eye too hard Called doctor
5.12.2022 – UTI. Chronic constipation acting up right now
Raynaud's phenomenon, Laryngitis and Pyrexia
2.11.2021 – I experienced a couple of episodes of Reynauds (fingers only) in my early 40s (~15 years ago). No other episodes until I received my second Covid vaccine (1/14/2021), after which I have had several episodes of Reynauds, none of which were serio
4.15.2021 – The episodes of Reynauds phenomenon (that occurred occasionally for 1 to 2 weeks after my second vaccination) resolved completely, and I have been asymptomatic since that time.
5.12.2022 – Laryngitis, cough, and fever; resolved after a few days.
Tooth infection, Dysstasia and Middle ear effusion
5.16.2021 – Sharp pinpoint stabbing pain over abdomen
6.5.2021 – Overwhelming exhaution
6.13.2021 – Very weak. Hard to stay standing.
7.10.2021 – Frequents bouts of diarrhea and fatigue. Today I had an upset stoach, headache and sore throat.
7.24.2021 – Bad dizziness from infected molar and fluid behind eardrum on same side of face. Going to get tooth pulled tomorrow.
9.11.2021 – Bad diarrhea and dizziness for a couple months. Went to Urgentcare and ER sevetal times.
12.11.2021 – Vestibular vertigo
Intermenstrual bleeding, Ear discomfort and Pain in extremity
4.9.2021 – Ear fullness and popping
4.21.2021 – Menstrual spotting for 16 days (not sure if related but started on day of vaccine. Also on day I was on my 4 days off the pill though. But havent ever had this so long). Ear fullness.
5.5.2021 – I had all of these same symptoms 12 hours after my shot ans they were moderate to sever. They have persisted day 2 and 3 mildly without chills. The worst symptom 12 hours after shot was weakness in my hands and extreme full body aches
5.17.2021 – Sometimes get twinge of pain in arm of leg. Not sure its related though
8.2.2021 – Acid reflux / post nasal drip. I didn't recognize sooner this has flared up since the vaccine specifically.
Night sweats, Tinnitus and Pyrexia
1.16.2021 – Injection site getting progressively worse. Had to apply a heating pad tonight.
3.23.2021 – Buzzing in my ears at odd times of the day and night. Not a ringing, but a type of low key buzzing.
3.30.2021 – Still experiencing ringing/buzzing in my ears. It occurs off/on day and night. It's a buzzing in the evenings and occasionally a ringing type noise in the mornings.
5.16.2021 – Been having evening or night sweats.
11.13.2021 – Low grade fever and body aches.
4.6.2022 – Tired more than normal in the morning and exhausted by days end.
Ovarian cyst ruptured, Pelvic pain and Rash macular
6.18.2021 – Ive noticed tiny red dots (petechiae?) under the skin on my arms the last couple weeks. Could be from exercising, but wanted to note in case its related to vaccine.
8.10.2021 – I have a cold since I visited Dallas, but the doc said its probably allergies. Negative covid and strep tests. Sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, no fever.
11.11.2021 – I was feeling well this morning but developed sharp acute pelvic pain. I have a history of kidney stones so that's possible. Doing testing.
11.12.2021 – Unexplained lower pelvic pain after spending 12 hrs at the hospital yesterday. Thought it was kidney stones but all scans and labs were clear. Still in pain today but better than yesterday.
11.16.2021 – Abdominal pain is believed to have been a ruptured ovarian cyst, and therefore unrelated to the moderna booster.
10.11.2022 – Sore throat and sneezing
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