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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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Meralgia paraesthetica, Skin sensitization and Gait inability

46L-32192-80595

– A bit of constipation & nausea here or there.

– Constipation

– Was having mild joint & muscle pain in lower back & hips after 1st dose. Day after 2nd dose experienced Sciatic pain on right side, couldnt walk/sit the 1st day w/o pain. 1-1/2wks later in severe sciatic pain on left side, cant walk/sit/stand. Chiropractor Thurs-Sun, another appointment Monday & appointment with primary care scheduled for Tuesday.

– Severe muscle&joint pain, spasms & cramps mid-low back, hip, front of thigh & knee. Intense sciatic nerve pain w/meralgia paresthetica. Initially started day after 2nd dose on right side, but 1-1/2 later started on left side & still. MRI on Weds. Chiropractor

– Severe nerve pain in lower back and left hip, left buttocks, left thigh & left knee. Constipation. Chiropractor

– Severe nerve pain, muscle spasms & muscle cramps on left side of body (mid-low back, hip, buttocks, thigh & knee). Numbness & tingling in thigh. Skin sensitive to touch, temperature, clothing. Cant walk, stand or sit without pain. Chiropractor, Primary Care

Epistaxis, Lethargy and Influenza like illness

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– Lethargic mile headache stuffy head flu like symptoms. Took a covid test and it came back positive it's been 12 days since I took the test failing decent now. Still have a stuffy head and the light cough.

– I've been getting bloody noses been to the ER once the INT once they were uncomfortable

– Mild

– I've been getting bloody noses since November And Doctors office

– Achy upset stomach diarrhea lethargic tired

– Lethargic

Diabetes mellitus, Abdominal pain upper and Vomiting

46M-51281-67312

– I am throwing up and have a diarrhea. I went to ER last night to be with it on fluids. This was from 6 pm - 2am. Three different nausea drugs did not work. Nothing seemed to calm my stomach or relieve the cramps. It just had to run its course.

– I wanted it to be known that the day after I got my first and second shot my insulin needs sky rocketed. I didnt put it together until talking to another type 1 diabetic and then I checked and both shots caused my insulin needs to increase by 75 %

Injection site cellulitis and Cellulitis

46N-12454-59887

– Evaluated by ER physician friend, instructed to continue to monitor

– Cellulitis-like reaction to the area around vaccination. Currently on antibiotics with improvement. I have taken pictures of the progression of the reaction. Office visit to primary care physician

– The appearance of a cellulitis-like reaction, similar to the reaction from the first dose, on my arm appearing the second day post-vaccination. With it being the weekend, Im waiting until Monday to see my PCP.

Dyspnea exertional, Chest discomfort and Sneezing

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– Tightness in my chest similar to when I had COVID

– Slight tightness in my chest like I had when I had COVID

– Still some tightness in my chest when I breath deep or exercise

– When exercising I do seem to get winded easier, but nothing significant

– Cough, runny nose, sneezing and head congestion. I do not believe it is related to COVID however. I do not have a fever but I do have some diarrhea.

– Light headed for a little over 24 hours

Dyspnea paroxysmal nocturnal, Viral infection and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

46N-20199-42337

– Sneezing stuffy nose

– Pnd and congestion

– Sinus drainage and chest congestion

– Ears feel clogged, injection site warm Phone to doctor about ears as I had an ear infection a month ago

– Weakness in limbs, memory issues, fatigue but Ive been feeling this way since I had Covid before vaccine

– Hives all over my head and torso arms hands and feet

– Hives got worse when completed prednisone. Had to do another round Family doctor

– Virus

Rash erythematous, Muscular weakness and Injection site rash

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– Three tiny bump rash near the injection site

– Small bump rash faded away in 12 hours

– Dizziness and fatigue last week. At the injection site, a red rash appeared 10 days after the shot, the rash size is now 8×12cm. I feel the heat on that site but not much itchy.

– Tingling fingers

– Tingling in left hand and fingers, but not worsening. Dull pain in left arm, but not severe.

– Left arm tingling, from elbow to fingers.

– Sudden right leg muscle weakness Vertigo/dizziness

Vitamin B12 decreased, Urinary retention and Hematuria

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– Abdominal pain last night

– Sinus headache

– Not sure if its coincidental but started having trouble urinating the 1st week of vaccine and ended up with a bad UTI and gross hematuria. I have never had one like that before and its been many years since I had a UTI.

– Bad headache, nausea, stomach ache for 2 days

– Having more nausea, dizziness, and headaches. Got a bad headache after 1st dose along with tiredness and achy all over. It seems to come and go since then along with nausea, some dizziness, and headaches.Not sure if its coincidental.

– Developed another bad UTI with gross hematuria and large clots. Urinary burning & retention and pelvic, groin, & abdominal pain. Mild back pain. Clinicians office

– I have some of above symptoms but don't have any new symptoms

– Low. It B12 Doctors office

Mass, Throat tightness and Dysphonia

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– Called Dr.s office about taking acetaminophen...and or Ibuprophen..

– Noticed a bruise on my leg dont remember hitting anything

– Bruising easily

– Hoarse constant cough lasting over a week

– Throat on right side feels like I swallowed something not preventing me from swallowing or eating

– The swelling is a bit worse from yesterday it feels like an elongated lump and you can see it without touching it

– Dry cough hoarseness it's like a tight feeling in my throat

– Experiencing hoarseness voice continues to go and come

Deafness, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

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– The lymph nodes by my left clavicle and neck are noticeable swollen and tender to touch since yesterday. They are tender to touch.

– I still have enlarged lymph nodes around my left clavicle and low neck area that are tender.

– I continue to have swollen lymph nodes around my left clavicle that are tender.

– I lost my hearing during the night and got it back by 9am

– Still have enlarged lymph nodes by my left clavicle ever since my first shot.

– Still swollen lymph nodes left clavicle.

– Still have enlarged lymph node left clavicle area

Stress, Secretion discharge and Hyperhidrosis

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– Persistent trouble sleeping (insomnia). I've struggled with insomnia before, but it's been particularly bad of late. Not sure if it's related or not - lots of other factors could be contributing. I've been under abnormal stress of late.

– Fevers, chills, excessive sweating, and a soar throat.

– Bad insomnia. Also got very I'll with what I believe was a long sinus infection.

– Recurring sinus and lung mucus.

Limb discomfort, Injection site pain and Arthralgia

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– Since my booster shot in October. I had a minor discomfort in my left arm. On Jan 7 & again on the 14, I had severe pain in my shoulder & shot site! Might it be SIRVA? Under Dr care & exploring all possibilities. Previously scheduled Dr appt

– I reported a reaction the shot already. I got one phone call and nothing else. I'm NOT happy! I can't get anywhere with the medical professionals, my insurance, & YOU! So I'm stuck waiting for the next reaction! FYI, I will not get the 2nd booster!

Salt craving, Hypotonia and Pallor

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– Pale face, labored breathing

– Strangely PALE pasty face, shallow breathing, so fatigued

– Mildly pale face

– Color has finally returned to my face!

– Major aches, body pains, fever, chills, loss of taste for several days, excessive salt cravings, dehydration, headaches, phantamosia (smelling urine), intense fatigue, joint pains. Maybe too high vaccine dose. Tested negative 3x.

– I reviewed my food log, weight log, menses schedule, Dexafit scan. After I got my Covid vaccine, 1) I got two menses cycles per mo. 2) my body fat went up 15%, 3) muscle decreased by 10%. I am weaker, out of breath, tire easily, yet exercise daily.

Nervous system disorder, Specialist consultation and Cardiac flutter

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– The left gland in my throat is swollen and has been for about 10 days. Also sometimes my nervous system seems out of sync.

– Mild Headache off and on. Nervous system still feels out of sync. Left throat gland swelling & ear irritated. Heart flutters & hot flashes

– Still having my nervous system feeling out of sync and the gland in throat is still swelling.

– The gland in my neck is still swelling and I am still thinking the vaccine had an adverse affect on my nervous system. I had an appointment scheduled with my primary care physician and she did some lab work. I am going good back to her this coming Monday for follow up.

– I had an ultrasound done and my left salivary gland is enlarged. Not sure if it's related to the vaccine or not??

– The gland in my throat is still popped out. And my nervous system is still not normal. Went to see my regular primary care physician

– Fever, dry cough, headache, sore throat, body aches, tiredness, nausea, sinus pressure Drive up Covid test

Abnormal feces, Eye pain and Injection site swelling

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– Did get the chills about 2hours after the first shot.

– Today I developed a semi steady pain behind my right eye. As for my bowels, my stool is not solid, but it is not a runny liquid.

– Not formed stools, but this might be due to pressure form losing one job and looking for a new job.

– Stools are still not formed and had numerous movements today.

– Took aspirin an hour before receiving 2nd shot and had no problems on Saturday. On Sunday, shot site was swollen and sore, and fever and chills. Symptoms stayed through Monday. Shot site stayed sore through the following Wednesday. Still feeling tire

Lymphadenitis, Vertigo and Lymph node pain

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– Vertigo/dizziness. Menstrual cycle started after first dose, came early.

– Dizziness/vertigo

– Fatigue is still constant and moderate to severe.Swollen cysts/lymph nodes? in chest area and breasts with pain.

– Full system lymph node inflammation, extreme fatigue, feverish.

– Sore throat, still experiencing lymph node inflammation in multiple places not just on the side where vaccination was given, fatigue.

– Lymph node swelling and inflammation. Ongoing since vaccination.

Asthma, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

46R-21157-88635

– Lymph node swelling in arm pit of arm where shot given

– Lymph node swelling and tenderness. Less than yesterday, but still present.

– Tender lymph node under left arm. Lessening each day

– Diagnosed as having asthma

– Slightly swollen lymph nodes under arm with shot

– Minor swelling in lymph nodes under left arm. Got shot in left arm

– Runny nose, cough, head congestion

– Lymph nodes swollen under left arm. Vaccination given in left arm.

– Lymph node under left arm still swollen, but less than yesterday. Got vaccination I left arm.

– Lymph node under left arm still swollen, but very little. Vaccination given in left arm.

– Slight swelling if lymph node under left arm. Vaccination given in left arm.

Respiratory tract edema, Agitation and Aphonia

46R-21275-90636

– Agitated

– Loss of taste and smell this past Monday and Tuesday. Headache Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Took a Covid rapid test on Monday and it was negative.

– Headache yep days this week

– Cough with laryngitis- feel like my airway is a little swollen, talking is a struggle, but otherwise fine.

– Cold symptoms with a negative covid test

– Cough, stuffy nose, achy. Home covid test negative

– Sinus pain and congestion but had a negative covid test

Photophobia, Epistaxis and Body temperature increased

46R-21282-07425

– Sensitivity to lights (they seem brighter)

– The redness mentioned above appeared near injection site one week after injection, seems consistent with "COVID arm

– I reported last time that I developed the COVID arm rash at injection site one week after my first dose. The rash grew in size and has lasted a week. It has almost faded now.

– That fever of 100.3 is high for me since I am often in the 97s

– Had a bad nosebleed. I am prone to them in winter though haven't had one this season yet. Probably unrelated to vaccine but will see if I get anymore

– My fever of 100.2 was high for me as I am normally in the mid to high 97s

– Feel feverish but no temperature. Feel tired and "off". May all be hormonal, but I don't know. Rapid COVID test negative

Migraine with aura, Photopsia and Brain fog

46R-32006-01130

– Back pain but seems consistent with pain I've had in the past and probably unrelated to the vaccine

– General itchiness. Might be allergy related (seems to go away with antihistamines) but not something I've generally experienced in the past. Can't remember whether this started before vaccine, but was within a couple days.

– Sore/swollen lymph nodes in neck & underarm (on side where shot was administered)

– Lymph node swollen/sore

– Had unexplained vertigo for a few hours on one day

– Vertigo

– Migraine aura symptom (visual flashing)

– Congestion, mild aches, headache, possible low grade fever

– Had just tested positive for covid in last check in. Started with congestion but progressed to fever/aches/chills and fatigue/brain fog.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Cardiac flutter and Hypertension

46R-55588-45270

– Slight dizziness

– Dry cough

– Shortness of breath to the point I had to sit down during presentation. Sweating profusely. Recovered after about an hour.

– Heart flutter when working out.

– Blood Pressure went from normal 135/82 range to 177/122. Eventuality went back to normal. Only lasted 2 days.

– High Blood Pressure. My doctor contacted (b)(6). Taking Calcium Chanel blockers for 3 months and we will reevaluate. Office Visit

– Weakness and fatigue.

Injection site discoloration, Sluggishness and Abdominal pain upper

46S-96118-36576

– Last night stomach cramps.

– Until today; 4/20/21 I had not even looked at the injection site. Not even in the shower as I did not even think about it. When I took the bands Id off today; the site was black and blue.- 5 days after the shot. No discomfort.

– The redness is just the black and blue at injection site

– I am sluggish and tired for the past 4 days but it may have nothing to do with the vaccination! Just a coincidence.

Lung operation, Pneumonia and Bronchitis

46T-12463-57798

– Hard to breathe. I am breathing but it feels like a tight rubber band around my chest and I cant get enough air down. I had four open lung surgeries in 2007

– I got Covid even though I had 3 vacs felt like a bad head cold. deep cough. No fever though. I could tell it was going into my lungs,went to an urgent care. They swabbed my nose. Did a chest X-ray. Told me I had bronchits and pneu. Said I had covid

Inner ear disorder, Dyspnea exertional and Ear discomfort

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– Winded when climbing stairs

– Weak and dizzy

– Dizzy

– Headaches

– Tummy ache

– I had an extremely runny nose the day after the vaccine. That night the crystals in my ears started to bother me. I thought it would go away as my nose improved but it has only gotten worse. In the next few days.

– Short of breathCrystals in my ears are still messed up

– Breathing is not getting better. I have trouble with my chest feeling heavy and sinus infections

– Breast cancer chemotherapy

Gingival discoloration, Bruxism and Petechiae

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– I think the stress of having the vaccine has caused me to grind my teeth. Yesterday and today my biggest problem has been lower left jaw pain.

– Since my last symptom check (last night after dinner) I really thought I was going to have diarrhea. There was a lot of unusual churning. But everything held together, although my stool was softer than usual this morning.

– Last night after dinner, for the second night in a row, I felt like I was going to have diarrhea. But again, I didnt. Just a lot of churning and gas. But its unusual, as I tend to battle constipation.

– Ive had some lymph node pain since the shot. I forgot to mention it earlier.

– Ive had some unusual pains in my right thigh and calf. They come and go. I dont know if theyre related to the vaccine.

– My shoulder and armpit are achy.

– My armpit is a little sore

– Sore armpit

– By checking abdominal pain, what I mean is acid indigestion. But I think that was from a meal I had before the injection and has still not resolved. I felt a little short of breath at one point.

– Armpit pain, acid indigestion

– Acid indigestion

– One day I was unusually tired. I still have stomach burning which seems to be getting worse and some pain in my back, but I dont think thats from the vaccine.

– Yesterday I had some strange shooting pains from my left underarm/ chest area.

– Bad taste in mouth, sore throat, headache

– Slight sore throat, bad taste in mouth

– Ive had some abdominal pain on my right side near my waist for about a week. I think its due to constipation rather than the vaccine.

– Occasional diarrhea

– Some chest pain, some change in taste, some congestion.

– Funny chest discomfort on my left side, but it might be muscular from exercise.

– Unusual purple spot on chin, reddish stool

– Yesterday I had a single petechia on my chin that I reported. It's still there, and this morning I had a 5mm mark in my cheek, but seems to be blanching. I don't know if I should consider this a rash. The spot on my chin is definitely unusual. I emailed my doctor about the spots on my face.

– Shortness of breath

– My dermatologist diagnosed me with a light case of the shingles a few years ago. I felt that pain yesterday and today again.

– A little dizziness

– Nasal congestion, funny pain in back, eye pain.

– Leg pain, headache

– Chest pain

– Some gum pain with white patches that wipe away, so maybe oral candidiasis? I wasn't able to see my doctor before Thanksgiving, but I made an appointment for next week. I'll go to urgent care if it worsens before then. I made an appointment but haven't seen the doctor yet because of Thanksgiving.

– Dry throat

– Dry throat, dry cough

– Post-nasal drip, congestion, runny nose, cough

– Headaches in different spots of my head: once in the middle of the right side, once in the back of the left side.

– A little pain under the arm where I received the injection

– Lower heart rate than usual at times

– I felt tired and a little queasy today when in a very warm room with my mask on. I felt some little pains under my armpit again. But I felt better as soon as I went into a cool room and took off my mask. Had a few GERD-like chest pains.

– Still having some chest pains which I'm hoping are just GERD. But I have my yearly cardiologist appointment in a few days!

– Still having little chest pains that my cardiologist said are not being caused by my heart.

– Some stomach pain, headaches right temple.

– UTI

Piloerection, C-reactive protein increased and Lymphedema

46T-78091-96631

– Moderate Back Ache Right kidney area (I have a prior history of kidney stones may be unrelated to vaccine)

– Mild right back pain (prior history of kidney stones)

– Lower than normal temps 97.3-97.5 despite checking x3 different thermometers, my skin does not feel cold but I feel cold and am wearing many layers, chills are mild no shaking, feeling anxious about lower temps, marked feeling fair as this is not normal for me

– Moderate - severe Chills without fever and goosebumps that won't go away for 4 days straight impacting sleep, working and daily activities and seek medical attention and testing I went to clinic x2, I have 8 other labs pending, but got tested asymptomatic and symptomatic for covid and influenza both negstive

– I had mod chills and fatigue 1/2/21-1/12/21, 5 negative covid tests, had to seek MD x2 in OP setting, had to miss 3 days of work, had reduced body temp and rigors at night from being so cold. You stopped letting me report. My c reactive protein was elevated in my labs.

– MildTingling radiating in fingers intermittently throughout day

– Sweating spells with light headedness/dizziness

– My arm pit and lymph nodes swelled to golf ball size and were pink, I called my doctor due to concern I called my doctor about my armpit and he encouraged me to consider urgent care to rule out infection. I am waiting until later this evening to see if swelling and redness go down.

– Follow up consult over phone about lymph and armpit swelling

– Moderate lymph node and armpit swelling that is moderately painful and limiting basic activities

– Lymph nodes still moderately sore and swollen. This is 5 days post vaccination and am shocked I'm still having an immune response like this.

– Continued lymph swelling in my arm pit that hurts

– Mild swelling and discomfort of armpit and lymph nodes swelling mild

– Intermittently experience some edema & pulsing sensations in my left armpit (lymph node). It's same side that I got my booster. Happened s/p double red donation & last 2 colds I had. Need compress to reduce/ibuprofen, uncomfortable but ok.

Blood cholesterol increased, Mass and Diabetes mellitus

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– On the red are I applied cold caladryl and it helped with itching, redness and swelling.

– The severe pain Im not sure if it is the vaccine or my pain.

– Body itching and a lump that is red and itchy. Very tired

– My other arm were I got the first one got activated and it hurts

– Shortness of breath moderate

– I was told Im diabetic, cholesterols through the roof and my blood pressure has been very high and not feeling well at all. Primary Doctor

Impaired work ability, Hot flush and Abdominal pain

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– Had a headache pretty much all day about 10 minutes after injection.

– Feel physically warm. Not like I have a fever but like Im overheating.

– Still feel hot. Took temperature and it was normal but I still feel like Im overheating.

– Still the same flushness from being hot. Body temperature feels hot but taking temperature highest it has been was 98.2. Did have to go home sick from work yesterday(after check in) due to nausea, dizziness and abdominal pain. Have a piercing pain at injection point at random times throughout the day so far.

Lip dry, Injection site hemorrhage and Agitation

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– Thirst

– Thirsty and dry feeling in mouth

– My skin itches, back, abdomen, neck! And I seem thirstier than normal!

– Heart palpitations, feeling of very nervous agitation!

– Excessive dry mouth

– Normal Temp is 97.6 I had Fever last night but could not go back and change my response

– Still thirsty, dry lips, slight cottony feeling in mouth, I a drinking extra fluids!

– Aches make it a little harder to engage in normal activities but have more energy today than the past two days!

– Low back pain, dont know or its related or not

– Rash on right side of my neck

– Severe Cough, symptoms of allergies, itchy watery eyes, sinuses draining and very tired

– Stiff sore at back of neck

– Noticed redness at injection site as bandaid came off last nite, noticed there had been a small amount of bleeding (probably right after injection) and that there were two small red spots at injection site

– Cold very cold extremities

– Tenderness at injection site

– Tender at injection site

– Get easily tired,chills periodically,

– Minor persistent sore throat- get tired/fatigued very easily, sinus drainage at back of nasal passages

– Sore left upper Armand shoulder

Tooth fracture, Tooth extraction and Spinal operation

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– UTI

– Had to have back surgery

– Headache is due to sinus/allergies

– Colonoscopy , back surgery, PT, pain management TX's. Pain management Back Tx's.

– Low blood sugar. Had to go to the ER last night because my blood Sugar dropped to 50 For low blood sugar of 50

– Broke tooth & infection. My Dentists has put me on Amoxicillin & He will be pulling the tooting November 2nd, 2022. Dentist

– Fractured tooth. Tooth was pulled yesterday Dentist

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