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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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Injury, Arthropod bite and Injection site discomfort

48K-93437-28018

– I was very briefly dizzy/lightheaded just after getting the injection but it passed within a minute or two. Injection shoulder is slightly stiff and sore but not enough to call it pain. Headache is intermittent and very mild.

– both the ache at the injection site and the muscle ache/shoulder stiffness are milder than mild

– All is well, I've been a little more tired than usual now and then since getting the shot. Also the shoulder is still a little sore and stiff. I still think "pain" is too strong a word for it. All good.

– I have developed a rash at the small of my back in the last few days, but I don't think this is associated with the vaccine -- I have experienced this in the past and it appears to be related to weight loss and tends to clear up quickly

– probably not related to vaccine, clearing up

– I had an unusual headache for a day+ -- not severe but noticeable tenderness all across the top/center of my head -- not necessarily related to the vaccine, but I don't usually get headaches.

– I am much better now but between the evening of the shot 3/20 and the middle of last night 3/21-22 I had fever chills etc, by this morning just headache and body aches, all abating, and I've been wide awake since 3 am, feeling mostly better after sleeping almost nonstop from Sat. evening through Sunday evening. Close to fine by now, though eating very lightly.

– mild fatigue and lower energy

– not related to vaccine -- chronic itchy back got worsetick bite -- taking antibiotic for it (I had lyme disease in 2017)feeling slightly coldy but nothing serious

– My shoulder is still stiff, though not as bad as yesterday, and I all the extra sleep yesterday disrupted sleep last night, so still pretty low energy

– a little mentally foggy, maybe not enough sleep and unrelated to booster

– repetitive stress injury (right thumb and forefinger) neuralgia right sitz bone area

– shoulder where shot was given is still stiff (stiffness should be a choice on that question--stiff is differenet from pain), fever abated overnight, still a little foggy this morning but fine most of the day

– slight sore throat, intermittent

– briefly slight sore throat, just one day

– fever started last night and I've been sleeping all day waiting for it to end. Fever is down to 99.4, a little better this afternoon, but I didn't measure at its peak and far from done.

– fever broke around 5 a.m. -- I'm almost entirely recovered from my reaction with just a slight intermitten headache

– slight nasal congestion -- also "pain" in arm where shot was given is more like lingering stiffness/soreness, milder than pain

– I slept unusually late but didn't feel fatigue

– several days with mild intermittent sore throat/sniffles and lots of extra sleep

Cardioversion, Gallbladder operation and Cardiac ablation

48L-12298-61123

– Pain from extreme gas pocket in upper stomach area

– Had extreme gas pressure the first 48 hours have prescription for nausea and gas starting to feel better m I take a prescription medication for constipation when needed I eat 2 servings of prunes daily

– Slight nausea

– The redness had abated some never went out of the ink marks ,but is still there ice packs and ibuprofen but still still there somewhat smaller

– My gallbladder is full of stones. Surgery scheduled for the 13th. I had daily nausea, fatigue back pain and a headache

– Gallbladder surgery may 13 then 3 days later my heart went into AFIB . I've been being treated by Champion Heart and vascular. On the 5 th of this month I had a transesophageal cardiogram with conversion. So far my breathing has stabilizedp

– Gall bladder removed,3 days later my heart went into AFIB, I had a cardioversion,my heart held rythym 5 days ,a couple of months later I had a Cardiac Ablation performed . I am on medication for the rest of my life . Praying the procedure holds a lon Clinical

Arthralgia

48L-15413-19461

– Had joint pain before vaccine shotm

– Had joint pain before vaccine now have more

– Joint pain was present before vaccine injection.

– Had joint pain before vaccination.

– Had joint pain before shot. Joint pain got worse

– Increase in shoulder pain that I had before vaccination.

– Had joint pain before 1st shot

– J pains before 1st shot. Pains worsening X rays shoulder and neck results tomorrow

– Existing joint pain worsened after shots 1 & 2

– Same join pain issues as reported

– As reported earlier

– Now on methylprednisolone 4 mg pack

Body temperature, Lymphedema and Dyspnea

48L-20484-86519

– My normal temperature is 97.4

– Pain in left arm below the elbow seems related to scar from partial elbow replacement, January 2016; fat pad was not attached properly. Other aches seem related to severe lymphadema in both feet and legs (bilateral.)

– Lower side of left upper arm aches

– I feel worse today than in previous days

– Shortness of breath Excessive tiredness

– Shortness of breath and tiredness continue

Tongue erythema, Tongue discoloration and Tongue disorder

48M-19789-33990

– My tongue feels swollen, numb, and tender all at the same time. It started about 24 hours after the vaccine. I have a pineapple allergy and it feels like what happens if I eat pineapple, but I havent had any. I looked up my symptoms online and read about covid tongue. My tongue looks a lot like that. My tongue looks dented and has two redder areas where it looks dented.

– My tongue still feels large and numb

– My tongue still feels large and numb. It also still has odd discolored dents that feel tender.

– My tongue is still giving me a dull / numb pain and feels enlarged

– Still have an enlarged sore tongue, and now also a headache and a lot of sinus pressure that is making my face and jaw sore.

– My tongue still feels swollen with a full pain, but now I also have lots of face, jaw pain, and a headache from sinus pressure.

– Still have a lot of face/jaw pain from sinus pressure, and my tongue has a dull numb pain and feels swollen.

– Swollen numb tongue, sinus pressure resulting in severe face and jaw pain

– Severe face and jaw pain due to sinus pressure, my covid tongue symptoms are back in full force like it was with the first vaccine too

– Covid tongue still, face/head/jaw pain from sinus pressure

– Sinus pain, more covid tongue spots

– Bit of sinus pain and covid tongue still

– Minor sinus pain and covid tongue

– Face pain from sinus pressure, and weird covid tongue still

– A bit of covid tongue still

– Started getting covid tongue within less than 10 minutes, which is much faster onset than on my other doses.

– Mild face / sinus pain

Acne, Feeling of body temperature change and Restlessness

48M-23043-44356

– Hot and cold at the same time. Chills. Fatigue. Restlessness. Muscle tension and weakness. And a feeling of extreme exhaustion.

– Lymph node pain. Specifically, my left armpit; the same arm that I got the shot in

– Itching on my arms and neck and acne that looks far worse and is far more painful than usual mainly around my jawline

– Itchy face but no rash

– I've noticed brain fog that seems to be getting worse. It feels like my body is ahead of my brain and I struggle to comprehend information. It makes everyday things that require focus difficult.

– My period was 12 days late which is abnormal because it is never late. If anything, it comes early. It was also heavier than normal for the first few days. My fatigue was worse than usual as well.

Chest discomfort, Chest pain and Pyrexia

48N-11993-11431

– Ive felt whoozy

– Chest pain/tightening

– On Saturday yesterday I had a fever of 102.7 F but didnt have access to this survey at the time

– I stayed up late last night which no doubt contributed to this

– Likely due to me since yesterday Ive been constantly moving and picking things up in my wheelchair.

– I had a urinary reroute surgery on the 16th June, 2021.It is the sole cause of my poor health at this moment as I recover.

Sinus tachycardia, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema

48N-20466-72829

– Occasionally still have random difficulty catching my breath and after checking heart rate note it is 115. Checked a 3 lead which just shows sinus tachycardia. Another younger co worker also had this phenomenon after her vaccination.

– For the past two evenings starting 24hrs after my injection on Friday night I have started running a fever having chills, headaches and body aches, injection site pain, swelling and redness has been progressively increasing.

Hyperthyroidism, Death and Myocardial infarction

48P-63504-96099

– Gas, chills and sweating during the night

– Heart attack :(

– Massive heart attack. In hospital 11 days

– Massive heart attack

– Massive heart attack May 6th. Heart astopped for 12 min. Was flown to (b)(6) for 18 day stay at (b)(6) hospitalSymptoms started day after my 2nd moderna shot. It was dismissed as gastro problems.

– My thyroid has gone hyper active. Had to get a neck sono...change my thyroid meds 3x since vax. Also have had sores on roof of mouth with pain radiating thru head.

– I had a heart attack and died May 6 and am still waiting on a call back from a nurse.

Injection site bruising, Night sweats and Feeling hot

48P-91119-42544

– Feeling hot especially in my head, face hot and thought I had a fever

– Swollen lymphnode in armpit only on injection arm

– Injection site has a small bruise, and my lymphnode that was swollen yesterday is much better today but is red with a rash

– Sinus infection - I have chronic sinusitis so it could be unrelated

– I had a fever yesterday and sweat it out overnight

– Lymphnode is still swollen especially in the armpit on the arm of injection

– Swollen armpit

Dental discomfort, Painful respiration and Facial pain

48Q-10122-68060

– Haf dental work done in sat so have facial swelling and pain assuming its from the tx. Will be going to the er for poss dry socket and antibiotics Er visit due to dental tx done on sat. Dont think it has any correlation to the covid shot

– Am taking tylenol 3 and amoxicillin for facial swelling and pain from dental tx done this last sat

– I think ive got a cold, congestion, sl cough, heads stuffed up and tired

– I have some small purple spot on the outside of my rt knee, they somewhat resemble a bruise. Not sure how i got them they dont hurt arnt raised might not be related thought i would say anyway

– Think i might have a cold. Have cough/ runny nose feel feverish l

– Had trouble breathing early this morning, sharp pain when inhaling and exhaling take Tylenol with codeine seem to help and was able to sleep

Dry skin, Wheezing and Epistaxis

48Q-10308-40269

– Forgot to report yesterday: Severe nosebleed 45 minutes after injection, then another 30 minutes after that. I wanted to have my platelets/ labs checked. I have MS and take Aubagio, which can effect platelets if you have ITP. I have a positive marker for ITP, so was concerned about Covid vaccines possible link to ITP, Aubagio's link, and my nosebleeds right after my injections.

– Fingertips have been dry, like sandpaper, for a couple days now. And dry mouth as well.

– Extreme fatigue. Muscle aches. Headaches.

– Fatigue, runny nose, wheezing in lungs with cough. X-ray and CT scan

Hypoacusis, Ear discomfort and Sinus disorder

48Q-44863-33196

– My right year became plugged??? Like when you are at high altitude...it comes and goes

– My right ear is still plugged, the redness is still there, but less pain

– The right ear is still plugged and right side sinuses are active, something dense is coming down the right back of the throat down is

– Right ear is still plugged, and runny synuses

– Plugged right ear

– Very low energy

– My right year is plugged

– Right year plugged and popping, insomnia

– Insomnia

– Right ear popping on and off and less hearing, disiness

Injection site inflammation, Injection site swelling and Peripheral swelling

48Q-56507-42371

– 8 hours after getting the vaccine, I developed pain and swelling in the injected arm. Diffuse muscle pain, fever of 102+, extreme chills, headache, joint pain, neck pain, extreme fatigue, nausea lasted for 72 hours. Today I am feeling a little better, but my injection site remains inflamed, swollen, headache persists, neck pain persists, fatigue, and ear pain.

– These symptoms lasted for 3 full days and then slowly resolved.

– vertigo

Respiratory disorder, Oral herpes and Productive cough

48Q-64339-05960

– I have had a variety of reactions since receiving the second vaccine. Starting at 10 pm on 4/14/21, I had aches, fever, chills and an unbelievable headache that continued for 24 hours. Since then I have had continued symptoms including a fever

– Fever blister, shortness of breath, cold symptoms, fatigue

– Upper respiratory issues difficulty breathing sometimes dry harsh cough, sometimes phlegm yellow to dark yellow. Sneezing, runny nose, loss of taste

Renal cyst, Lower respiratory tract congestion and Psychomotor hyperactivity

48R-25638-95567

– Pain in my hip replacement been using ice packs

– Muscle ..bone..pain...sore throat ...going for covid test Feb 10

– Had hip replacement.........hip joint pain

– Up and down most of the night

– Tightness ,chest

– Put on prednisone. Experiencing tightness in chest cough before first covid vaccine they were treating me with amoxicillin for sinus infection it didn't work so now I'm on prednisone I'm assuming it's not from covid vaccine

– Dr. put me on Prednisone as I've been experiencing tight chest seems to be doing much better the pain in my chest has gone Bronchial congestion being treated for bronchitis with prednisone antibiotic augmentin did not work

– Heart speeds at times

– Heart pounding Previous to my covid vaccinations I had sinusitis treated now I'm taking prednisone which is causing my heart to pound still have tightness in my chest I have telehealth visit tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. thank you

– Still tightness in chest but doing better

– Cough but tested negative

– Heart pounding ....stopped taking high blood pressure meds at this time ....strange after last covid shot...doing batter

– I'm going heart palpitations

– Sinus infectiom Doctor office visit

– Heart palipTations short of breath

– High bloodpressure

– Im cold lying in bed with covers...no appetite...drinking water

– Have UTI ..dr. put me on antibiotics

– Feeling somewhat better today...dr.put me on antibiotic forUT

– Aptm.for ct scan thurs..high blood pressure meds,UTI, now on antibiotic

– Aptm. Thurs. Ct scan...abdom.pai

– Am bei g treated for UTI,infection ct scan ...barium....withput co trast,thirsday

– Severe sto.Ch abd muscle pains...no energy....was sent for ct scan...small cist in kidney... Been on 10 day antbiotocs for UTI,,,sleeping alot

– Had UTI..sending me to urologisy...strand bacterial infection ...now have pink eye...on medication..not lnowing why I have bacteral infection

– Sinus infection ...going to pick up amox.clav.875 ml.

– Severe headaches...mucus...sinus.....taking amox...875vmil.sinus infection ...took in home covid test...negative....no fever

– Heart pounding, high blood pressure

– Monitor my blood pressure

– Ive had previous hio replacement .....experiencing some morepain than usual

– Asthmatc symptoms ,more than usual

– Chest congestion

– Chest cong estion

– Chest congestion.....bad sinus headaches

– Doing better now...also caused High blood pressure ....under control..had 4 vaccines next Omicron vacine

– No

– Alot of urination

– Super hyper ,no sleep

– Has reallymade my hip replacement ....hurt

– I have been taking my prescription Clindamycin,two daily ,,,,,this I use before dental procedures,as I have a hip replacement. Seems to be helping,

– Severe joint pain ......mussles pain...ache

– Headaches....using cold compress.....stomach aches

– Im now allergic to shell fish....and I dont love the taste of coffee,any longer.......my allergic reaction to shell fish is extreme itching ,my whole body,,,,I took benedryl

– Sinus pain,mucus,dry eyes ,,,tested negative home test .....no fever....feeling like crap

Eczema nummular, Rash erythematous and Chest pain

48R-26418-14987

– I experienced a bright red painful rash on the back sides of both hands, as if they had been burned. I am not sure if this is a Covid vaccine related issue or not. I am taking an antibiotic that I started on March 28, 2021, so it could be sunburn.

– Chest pain, radiating down left arm, that occurred 8 and 10days after my first vaccine. I went to the emergency room the second time it occurred, and all of the tests there and second test by a cardiologist have shown no cardiac issues.

– Nummular dermatitis

– I have been exposed to COVID and have a runny nose, chest congestion, cough, and fatigue

Exercise tolerance decreased, Swollen tongue and Lip swelling

48R-37207-30892

– Dizzy, difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, face/lips and tongue swollen

– Feels like Im getting a cold. Chill started noontime

– My eyes watering a lot and sensitive. Feeling not normal

– Watery eye, itchy feeling, I got a head cold and a slight headache

– So tired, eyes sensitive, less appetite

– None

– Appt with family doctor 03/10/21

– I got fatigue and insomnia every day.Im a very active person (doing 150-200 minutes a week exercise) After getting the vaccine I couldnt get my normal self.

– Always tired and got insomnia, once in a while my arms throbbing with pain. Hard to finish the 30 minutes exercise everyday, thats very unusual for I am an active person

– Joints pain and tiredness; this is new to me. Couldnt finish 1/2 hr exercise on the treadmill. Before I walked 45 minutes - 5 days a week. Something is not right.

– Joint pain and tiredness Cant finish regular 30 minutes exercise a day

– Experiencing dry cough especially at night. Once in a while I got chills. Gets tired easily and taking long naps (2-3 hrs). Im a very active person (I volunteer & teach dancing) before the vaccination, my normal self is not there. Very disappointe

– I just recovered from 3 weeks of fatigue. Negative result from COVID test last month.

– Diagnosed Bronchitis 3/10/22 Start feeling much better 3/30/22

Abnormal feces, Appetite disorder and Crohn's disease

48S-16356-05387

– I had the shot on 5/13 I have crohns and Im still having stomach pains, list of appetite, chills, headaches, body aches, like Im having a crohn flare up. Made an appointment with my GI. Ive been in remission for 2 yrs. i

– Stomach pain, little appetite,

– Continue to have stomach pains like having a flare up. Change in my appetite. Change in my stools, and headache. Doctor appointment. Waiting on blood work to come back

– I have crohns im having symptoms like a flare up since the first vaccine. Made an appointment with GI doctor had dirrehhea so bad could not attend. Rescheduled

– Appt with GI now going for ultrasound. Thinking its gallbladder no relief Visit to the doctor

– I was put in the hospital 10/23 flare up. It's believed it was caused from the covid vaccine on 5/13.

– Last flare up April 10, 2022

Colostomy, Colectomy and Lung disorder

48S-17278-16741

– Tiredness

– Slight cough

– Im an asmatic. Asthma severe today, needed to use albuterol inhaler twice. Usually do not need albuterol inhaler.had to rest all day. Im usually very active! Wheezing throughout day. Not usual for me!!

– Lungs,seem a bit better today. Continue to feel " raspy" in chest. No Asthma attack, today. Used only long term daily inhaler (Asthmanex), no rescue inhaler(Albuterol) .

– Back pain, slight dizziness.

– Fatigue, body aches

– -Increased need to use Albuterol rescue inhaler for Asthma symptoms. Usual use of inhaler befor vaccine 1-2x per month. Since vaccine, Asthma symptoms increased to necessitate use of rescue inhaler 3-4x per week.-Increased fatigue.

– Surgery April 15, 2022 Sigmoid resection Hartman's pouch.

Discharge, Ear infection and Diarrhea

48S-18007-59953

– I've been fine since previous reports but this afternoon I have some slight diarrhea. That might be due to something else though.

– Mild shoulder pain in left shoulder, close to but not at injection site

– I think diarrhea was caused by sensitivity to Zero Sugar Reese's Cup candy. Has a warning on pkg.

– Five weeks of runny nose with no other symptoms, slight ear infection. Prescribed and too course of amoxicillin. Did COVID and flu tests, both negative. Then drainage issues for about two weeks until well. Dr says possibly RSV. Regular in person Dr visit

Wound, Gastrointestinal viral infection and Sepsis

48S-29371-35730

– Extra energy

– Contusion on right leg that turned to sepsus b+. Have an open wound that are being treated by wound care center i (b)(6) Ks Wound Care Center

– 3 week cold

– Exteme coughing, fatigue. Had a Covid test taken but it was negative. Was rold it was a 3 week cold.

– Chills last two days offcand in.

– In hospital with cellulitus in leg. Had Covid about April of this year

– Nausea for last three days shoulders ache.

– Nausea, headaches, no energy

– Extreme diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, fatique. Dr diagnosed as Gastro Viral Infection. Have not gained full energy since had covid 2019

Mechanical urticaria, Gait disturbance and Rash pruritic

48S-29488-93771

– Rash similar to hives, very itchy, appeared starting 12/18. Hand and foot pain/tenderness (possibly caused by edema). It is difficult to open bottles or to walk.

– Got a cold just as the previously mentioned rash was wrapping up. The rash persists as Dermography

– 11 days after my booster, I had a significant itchy rash (systemic) accompanied by a low-grade fever and chills. I had no exposures outside of the household around this time, and no other household had it. Then possible hernia.

Injection site reaction, Sinus disorder and Injection site warmth

48S-33309-50801

– On the morning of Friday, April 16, a slightly raised red spot appeared on my left arm in the vicinity of the injection site, slightly warm to touch. The spot disappeared by evening.

– Low appetite

– Sneezing, sinus irritation.

– From January 28 through February 3, I experienced cold-like symptoms including sinus, runny nose, cough, headache, and fatigue. Four rapid COVID tests taken during this period all returned negative results.

– Sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, lasting 4-5 days in early November.

Nerve compression, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Dyspepsia

48T-26527-54726

– W/i 15 min of shot, numbness on left eyelid, cheek and lip; all decreased quickly with residual effects for 2 wks. On 3/11, for 7-8 hrs, dull headache, both hemispheres, transverse plane, with fmild malaise.

– Rash on arm, might be pouson oak.Chest to left arm pain, more pronounced whrn i move my torso, just for last 2 days. Tylenol provides some relief.

– Lots of sneezing both indoors and out. I attribute to allergies but more severe than in recent years

– Pinched nerve in neck with radiating pain down right arm Heartburn likely symptom of GERD

Heart rate increased, Palpitations and Chest discomfort

48T-31233-45863

– Ive had a feeling of tightness in the chest area since the vaccination. Its been a week and the feeling is still there, to a lesser degree.

– As I mentioned in my last update, within two minutes of the shot on 04/09/21 my heart rate increased and my chest became tight. The tightness in the chest lasted for multiple days. On the night of 04/26/21, I began having heart palpitations at night The heart palpitations at night caused me to go to a hospital emergency room on the night of 04/30/21. Ive since been to a cardiologist and tests are in process. I have similar symptoms to those that incurred myocarditis subsequent to a Pfizer Sht

Hyposmia, Hypogeusia and Memory impairment

48U-98086-42158

– Pain and tenderness at injection site, noticeable when not active, increases if disturbed. Had previously existing painful bump appeared on left shin. 1 inch in diameter. Mild pain when not disturbed or conducting physical activity. Intense burning localized pain when disturbed or at random intervals, with swelling and throbbing. Painful enough to wake up in middle of night. Since injection, pain is no longer localized.

– Same as before

– Constipation

– Fever of 101, chills, aches, cough, sneezing, fatigue, anxiety. Sick call - (b)(6)

– Deterioration of taste and smell, increased pain from unknown bump in left leg.

– Osteoma. Osteoblastoma Labs, CT, MRI

– Fatigue. Tired even after sleeping all night or napping. Moreso with exercise.

– Low energy. Hard to concentrate on tasks. Memory issues.

– Depression, low energy.

Eyelid irritation, Eyelids pruritus and Erythema of eyelid

48V-12519-92304

– I forgot to mention yesterday morning that I have a sore lymph node near my right armpit. No lump or swelling, just tender when I press on it. Injection was in right arm.

– Nov 28th: woke up with severe headache & nausea. Tried taking 2 Tylenol but immediately threw them up. Had body aches throughout the day. At 11:30pm; took 2 Tylenol Woke up at 3:am and my temp was 99.7. Missed work 11/29. Returned to work 11/30.

– Eyelids very red. Sometimes itch, burn, swell & flake. Coconut oil gives slight relief. Had a facial the same week as first shot. Don't know which event caused eyelids to be red & painful every day. Started last week of November & not improving.

Left ventricular failure, Coronary arterial stent insertion and Gastric disorder

48V-14721-80464

– History of migraines. Started Topimax 25m at night 2wks ago

– Extreme headaches Am waiting fir return call from my neurologist

– Migraine w/fussiness& & balance issues Neurologist doubled my Topimax dosage

– Coughing

– Worsening cough;l and wheezing; elevated temp; increased allergy symptoms

– Experiencing gastric issues fir last six days.

– My heart problems worsened, leading to another heart cath and placement of fourth heart stent. And a diagnosis of Diastolic heart failure.

– Extended asthma attack My pulmonary doctor

Tenderness, Lymphadenopathy and Nasopharyngitis

48V-19721-67650

– Very Swollen gland in armpit where shot was received

– Swollen gland in armpit where shot was received

– Swollen lymph node under armpit where shot was received

– Swelling in gland under armpit where shot was received.

– Tenderness under tight armpit where shot was NOT received.

– I've had 3 colds. Most likely from my children under 2 in daycare. They both tested positive for Covid in January, however I never did and was unmasked around them.

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