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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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Immunization, Swelling and Feeling hot

48V-34025-36390

– Swelling above my clavicle, sand side as the injection site. Diagnosed with lymphadenopathy

– Still have swelling to left clavicle area

– Still swelling noted above left clavicle

– Still swelling noted to left supraclavicular area, no pain today

– Still swelling/fluid noted to my supraclivicular area

– Very hot at night, not really night sweats, but partner advises hot at night at times

– Got the vaccine 2 hours ago

Neuropathy peripheral, Fall and Balance disorder

48V-61011-48459

– None

– No I am good

– No

– I am experiencing some muscle weakness, balance issues and a neuropathy. I have fallen several times. At present I am going to physical therapy to see if that will help me regain better balance. Physical therapy

– I have developed a neuropathy in both legs. We are unable to determine the cause. I have been doing physical therapy for the last three months to strengthen my legs and improve my balance

Menopausal symptoms, Gastrointestinal viral infection and Feeling of body temperature change

48W-21349-86256

– Stomach cramps

– Constipation from immodium

– Migraine

– Menstrual cramps! Also

– Excessive vaginal bleeding. CBC pending to check for anemia. Continued fatigue. Lab appt for Friday

– Intestinal virus, extreme dehydration and tachycardia.

– Can't wake us like when I have a migraine, but no migraine.

– Diarrhea all night.

– Menapausal hot flashes vs. feverish this whole time. Hot & cold at same time.

– Cold symptoms: congestion, sinus pressure, runny nose, headache, fatigue for 3 days. Chills 1 day. Afebrile. Covid test scheduled in 2 more days.

– Migraines. Vey sore arm after tetanus shot.

– Migraine continues. Only sore arm from vax.

– Yesterday's migraine gone.

– Bad migraine

– Migraine continues.

Skin laceration, Cardiac operation and Rib fracture

48W-96975-25551

– No energy, body ache

– Arthritis has flared up.

– I had a heart proceedure to remove wire that held my rib cage together after open heart surgery in2015. The wire were surfacing.. in hospital 24 hr. Stitches to be removed 9/12. Have Kendal Home Health nurses and pt. (b)(6) Home Health Care

– Fell and broke 5th rib plus skin tears. Went to my spots ortho Dr who saw me at 8am the day after I called, they condidered it a emergency visit for a known patient.

Poor quality sleep, Sleep disorder and Muscular weakness

48X-12499-74526

– Fatigue on vaccine arm, hurts when lay on that side, muscle pain i guess

– my 2 knee and right arm feel very tired like i have run a 5 mile marathon or soemthing. Cant sleep good last night too

– Only if i sleep on it. However last night still feel fatigue on both of my knee, but better in the morning.

– slight pain where the shot was. Last night, cant lay on my right side because of the arm

– only when i pressed at the shot area or raise my arm

– only at the shot area if i lay on that side

Larynx irritation, Dyspnea exertional and Urticaria

48X-94494-88010

– Slight cough/irritated throat

– Pruritis and localized hives around major joints (elbows and knees)

– Pruritis and hives on major joints.

– Been having looser stools, infrequent stomach pains

– Slightly out of breath after walking up two flights of stairs

– Frequent shortness of breath on exertion (going up 2 flights of stairs) and strong heart beats (with normal pulse and pressure)

– Recently, a mild sore throat which started 12/20/2021 and has become mild laryngeal irritation when supine.

Menopausal symptoms, Emotional disorder and Breast swelling

48Y-12696-51827

– StomAch ache, muscle ache, upset stomach, diarrhea, menstrual abnormalities, dizziness, fatigue, chills

– Swollen arm pit / lymph node

– Insanely heavy period, emotional, much more severe PMS symptoms than Ive ever have.

– Explosive vomit and stomach aches last week. Two extremely painful and heavy periods - which are extremely unlikely for me.

– StomAch issues, stomach acid, GERD, chronic post nasal drip

– Heart racing, panic attacks, anxiety attacks, dizzy spells, acid reflux, fatigue

– Severely swollen arm pit breast area

– Swollen arm pit, extreme pain

– Vagina bleeding

– Acid reflux, skin rash all over body abdominal cramps back pain, indigestion, possible stomach ulcer, heavy menstrual cycle lasting two days longer than normal

Arthritis, Chest discomfort and Dyspnea

48Y-21305-40612

– I was so prepared to have flu-like symptoms and be sick for at least 24 hours but nothing. Should I be concerned? Even my arm only hurt for about 24 hours after the second shot. It hurt for four days with the first shot. I guess I over-analyze everything just made me nervous because I haven't had any negative side effects.

– Can't always get a successful deep breath. Chest feels very tight at times when sitting down trying to take a deep breath.

– Went to doctor to see how bad arthritis is and was advised that I have no cartilage and either knee and will probably need surgery within the next 5 to 7 years nearest. Scheduled appointment so could have lab work done at the same time

Vibratory sense increased, Mass and Aphthous ulcer

48Y-22196-74745

– Buzzing like vibrating in my legs.

– I still have buzzing throughout my body. It had only been in my legs from the third day on until yesterday, day 13, to my entire body. Its as if the nerves are quivering.

– The buzzing in my legs and body has gotten worse. I did tell my doctor at an appointment on April 14th. Hes never heard of it.

– Still have buzzing in my legs and body since the first shot.

– Buzzing in legs and body from the first shot. Canker sore.

– Dizziness. Still have buzzing in legs and body. Redness on arm is 3 across. Lump underneath is 4 across.

– Dizzy. Buzzing in legs and body.

– Buzzing in legs and body. Dizzy.

– Still have buzzing in my legs and body. Little dizzy still. I also have had a canker sore for three days. I also had a canker sore after the first shot for two days.

– Buzzing in legs and body have gotten a bit better. Canker sore is almost gone.

– Extremely tired since the booster January 19, 2022.

Pericardial drainage, Pericardial effusion and Tongue ulceration

48Y-24595-04612

– Some appetite suppression

– Night sweats, restless leg-type symptoms all along right (injection) side. Both at night making sleep difficult past two nights

– Seeking, redness, pain and itching in area of right big toe yesterday and today.

– Some right foot pain and knee pain. Feeling of having a slight sinus infection increased with ear blockage & runny nose & slight headache.

– Sinus headache, blocked ears, lack of interest in food, lack of stamina, gastrointestinal upset, just not feeling right.

– Tiredness and feeling I had a sinus infection

– Recurring small sores/pimples on tongue. Continuing runny nose. Diminished stamina.

– Increased size of pericardial effusion necessitating pericardiocentesis. Elective pericardiocentesis

– Covid 9/24-10/4/22. Mild case. Fever 101 for one day and cold symptoms.

Bowel movement irregularity, Patient isolation and Menstruation delayed

48Y-68815-88214

– Mild sore throat cold symptoms

– Period delayed during my last cycle by almost a week which is very unusual for me.

– Irregular periods

– Abnormal bowel movements. Continued shortened periods

– One every month or 2 I've gotten a low fever and upset stomach for about 24 hours. It happens the same every time and I was isolated the last time so I didn't catch anything. Checking with dr to see what's going on. Have a Dr's apt scheduled, not seen yet

Cerebral congestion, Eye infection and Somnolence

48Z-10681-73569

– A little whoozy

– Flu like symptoms..severe headache

– Slight rash on face...and total sinus congestion

– Head congestion

– Just always tired. Nausea seems less finally, but it was everyday up until now

– Eye and Sinus infection

– Dizziness and head congestion...i don't know if its from the shot or not...and still very tired...that is definitely since the shot.

– Very very tired....EB virus is eorse

– Still vey tired! More body aches than before. I usually felt good before these vaccines, now it takes half a day to start waking up and feeling half way decent. It sll started with the vaccines. Dr.s office

Irritable bowel syndrome, Burning sensation and Night sweats

48Z-78387-98151

– Mild itching all over body, mild chest tightness

– Sore throat

– Vertigo, sore throat

– Burning in arm, sore throat, vertigo

– Sore throat, vertigo

– Sore throat, body stiffness

– Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis flares.

– IBS-D, EOE, fibro, EDS-3, and Intracranial Hypertension flares have gotten progressively worse. IH flare has caused more frequent blindness, which means I have higher csf pressure than normal than my LP shunt can't always control.

– An entire day of blindness. However, I believe this is due to Intracranial Hypertension that's been aggravated by physical therapy.

– Fever, cough, worsened headache, diarrhea, nausea, painful joints and muscles, chills, night sweats, extreme fatigue.

– I had Covid again in January and it lasted until mid February.

Joint stiffness, Secretion discharge and Mobility decreased

492-16790-59382

– Mild chest pain on the left injection side .

– The itching is in my ears, slight chest pain

– I had a terrible neck pain and fatigue. I felt like I was moving in slow motions.

– Extreme fatigue, pain in my neck on the left side, mucus, and my heart feels heavy, I can hardly get out of bed.

– Feels like something is growing inside my neck on the left side which is the shot side. Sometimes it painful to turn my head. My left knee has been stiff since the 2nd dose.

Hallucination, Rash macular and Thirst

493-20834-10412

– Felt like I had a fever or hot but no elevated temperature. I also have had fast heart rate. Feeling a little off since late last night which would be 36 hours after first dose

– Heard ringing in ear like going to faint about 12 hours after second dose when standing up. 2. Extreme thirst 9-15 hours after second dose.

– Bandaid gave rash at injection site

– Injection site is suddenly itchy the last 4 days

– Mysterious rash on torso only. Did not itch. Splotchy and not really raised. Lasted about 2-4 weeks and disappeared. Dr and dermatologists were both seen. I called the Moderna hotline as well to report Rash presented 2-3 weeks after second dose Dr appt as well as dermatology to check

– Lymph nodes tender in left armpit

Sinus congestion, Sneezing and Injection site pain

493-26078-34391

– none that I think are from the shot

– I have a traumatic brain injury so many symptoms but nothing I can specifically attribute to the Covid vaccination

– nothing that I can pinpoint that is from the vaccination except arm sore

– nothing I can relate to the covid 19 shot

– None that I can specifically attribute to the COVID-19 vaccination except a sore arm

– nothing I can specifically say is the covid19 shot at this time except the sore arm

– nothing that I can specifically attribute to the covid19 vaccination except the sore arm

– Nothing that I can attribute to the COVID-19 injection at this time

– besides pain in my arm no symptoms I can attribute to the covid 19 vaccination

– Nothing besides pain in my arm at the injection site. Nothing that I can specifically contribute to the COVID-19 vaccination

– Nothing besides the pain in my arm at the injection site. Nothing else I can specifically attribute to the covid 19 vaccination

– No symptoms except for the sore arm where the injection site was that I can contribute specifically to the Covid 19 vaccination

– Nothing besides pain at the injection site for me specifically to the COVID-19 vaccination

– sore throat, sneezing, cough , congestion-increased sinus

Weight increased, Epistaxis and Influenza like illness

493-28187-58733

– Yesterday, after I got my vaccine, I was feeling itchy on my whole body, but I didn't have hives or a rash.

– These symptoms are all from yesterday evening. I feel much better today.

– General flu-like symptoms

– Possible weight gain. Everything else is good.

– First bloody nose in over 2 years. I have von willabrand disease, a bleeding disorder

– Another bloody nose (second one in two years) which is abnormal.

Hypersomnia, Lethargy and Injection site warmth

494-13471-50174

– I have a rash at the site where my injection was. It started a week after the injection. It was about 2 inches in diameter the first time I noticed it. It is now 6 inches by 4 inches. It is less hot to touch today. It is itchy at times, but okay

– Was very sick on the 16th. Slept most of the day. Lethargic. Better on the 17th. And back to normal on the 18th

– Feel very good since the 2nd day after the shot.

Turner's syndrome, Bone marrow disorder and Esophageal stenosis

494-19411-37106

– I have many symptons going on not related or new after receiving shot.

– Other medical issues that I could mark but nothing from the shot

– Nothing extra above normal issues

– Normal problems different day

– Bad day but from normal medical issues

– Normal medical issues not related to shot.

– Normal medical issues not because of shot.

– Not because of vac shot. Having a flare from other medical conditions.

– Normal daily stuff for me. Not shot related

– 2 strictures in esophagus, yellowing of bone marrow in spine, Found Monopsony X type Turner Syndrome. Dilating strictures again next Friday, maybe 1 or 2 more times. Have to watch bone marrow for growth and blood production issues.

Dissociation, Bone pain and Vision blurred

495-29794-52613

– Brief tingling sensation on the left hemisphere of my head.

– Feeling of having my head disconnected.

– Tiredness

– Ringing of the right ear while breathing.

– Occasional blurry vision

– Body aches, fever, diarrhea, bad taste buds. I was told by my endocrinologist that I might have a mild version of covid19 as a side effect of the vaccine.

– A month after the second shot, I had fever, headache, body, bones, & joint pain, bad taste of everything, and constant diarrhea. I was in bed for a day & a half. Most of the symptoms dissipated within a week. I still have pain on both elbows.

– Tingling sensation on the left side of my head.

– Diarrhea on occasions.

– Persistent diarrhea.

Rotator cuff syndrome, Throat tightness and Neuralgia

495-89405-45988

– Sore throat

– Migraines

– Daily headaches

– Nerve pain in my left shoulder and arm, headaches

– For 48+ hrs after my booster, I had a construction in my throat every time I inhaled, like I needed to cough but didn't. It was constant, but was gone when I woke up this morning.

– Body aches, diarrhea, fatigue

– Two periods in one month, nausea and backaches

– Headaches, nausea & worsening shoulder pain (diagnosed as impinged; arm that received all three COVID vaccines)

Abdominal pain lower, Weight increased and Nodule

495-90967-71794

– Dizzy

– Left-Sided abdominal pain, constant.Feels like diverticulitis

– Left-sided Lower abdominal focal pain

– Symptoms similar to but milder than COVID, but tested negative on both rapid antigen and PCR tests

– Chronic coughHeart problems

– Myalgia and fatigue. Would not be able to say that it's related to booster.

– Severe laryngitis and productive cough. Possibly from mycoplasma pneumonia acquired from my physician-daughter.

– Arthritic-type nodule of right pinky and arthritic type pain in back, neck and base of skull. Deep neck pain.

– Caught COVID, mild symptoms , only fever, went away within 24 hours!

Generalized anxiety disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder and Affect lability

496-13001-49049

– I have ptsd, MDD, ADHD, and GAD. I have been really struggling with emotion regulation today without cause.

– Headaches.

– Hot but no fever, tingling in feet, lips, back

– Tingling in hands, feet and lips.

– Tingling feet hands lips

– Muscle weakness. Tingling has continued.

– Muscle weakness. Tingling

– So I have an undiagnosed autoimmune disease. It has been getting worse but it is also hard to tell if it is my long covid or vaccine or autoimmune issues I have one out patient appointment scheduled with my rheumatologist in two days

Vitreous floaters, Somnolence and Pain in extremity

496-15607-01328

– Day after first inject, moderate fatigue, naps, 1 otc Tylenol

– Feeling need for a ( healthy) afternoon snack

– Post ARC surgery, I see L side black floaters , x 2 days now non existent

– Previous leg physical trauma I was rx PT by my physician ( I rest, ice)?I have some pts which presents as accute pain I had a two minute bout in my hamstring its also 108* in LV, NV idk?? The intense accute pain always resolves and, a normal day

– Knee, orthopedic issue due to age related osteoarthritis

Body temperature decreased, Flank pain and Dehydration

496-18510-88162

– Dry mouth

– Shortness of breath, slight chest pain

– Insomnia big time

– Felt fluish. My normal body temperature is 96.8-97.2, and it was 97.9 when I felt kinda crummy yesterday afternoon.

– My entire arm hurts, especially the lymph nodes in my armpit. Sometimes there pain radiates into my side and chest.

– Super thirsty with dry mouth, congestion, cough, sore throat

– I keep forgetting to add dehydration. Every day, so thirsty.

– Still pretty Thursday.

– Every so often, my underarm hurts still.

– Sore throat, congestion, feel rundown, fatigue, pain in armpit where I got injection.

– Low-grade fever, general feeling of coming down with something, light cough, sore throat, fatigue

– Extreme fatigue, headache

– Congestion, sneezing, runny nose, sure throat, fatigue.

– Cough, congestion, fatigue, slight fever

Sedation, Micturition disorder and Skin weeping

496-27953-88721

– itching

– Burning urination. Little itchy after urination. Still having body itches for no apparent reason.

– burning urination and immediacy to get to the bathroom for 1 & 2, want to sleep, but cant stay asleep for longer than 45 minutes due to aches

– joint pain and muscle aches kept me awake last night. feel better today.

– shingles rash

– mild itching for no apparent reason. phantom itching in palm and heel of hand. some seeping of rash on thigh, but minor.

– less intense itching. less weeping of rash.

– shingles rash, itching but no weeping

– muscle aches all over

– rash on both of my eyelids.

– Rash on eye lids had gotten progressively worse. Thought it would go away like it usually does, but hasnt. Started treating it with various medications and lotions. Rash has seemed to dry up which is different from before. Still some residue on bo

– Rash on eyes is getting worse. Scheduled Drs. appt. Havent seen Dr. yet.

– Rash on my eyelids is still present, but improved. Developed soreness in gums that lasted for 3 weeks. Have chronic feeling of sedation and fatigue. Sleeping a lot. Sometimes feel deep tissue soreness that Ive never had before. Phantom itching.

– 2nd week of January, had flu symptoms, but after symptoms subsided, had taste/smell issues. Suspect had Omitron, but was unverified.

– Brain fog

Tension, Eructation and Gastric disorder

496-32739-13259

– I'm kind of worried that I've had no symptoms. Is that normal for some?

– Soreness in arm but not painful. Also, sleepy but likely due to lack of sleep last night. Mild symptoms, if any, so far.

– Hallucinatory dreams

– Mild neck pain but is going away.

– Pain or tension on both sides on back of lower base of head

– Light-headedness for past 2 days & still painful on both sides at base of head. Just a tiny hint of naseau.u.

– Pain ar both sides at base of head. Quite a bit of burping.

– Itching on my waist, back & arms but went away after about 3 days.

– Fatigue, exhaustion & stomach issues but don't know if caused by lack of sleep and rest vs. Vaccine.

– Some trouble catching breath, some stomach issues, fatigue & tiredness, low energy, very minor pain in chest for 7 days. But went to doctor, EKG ok. I believe symptoms caused by very poor sleeping habits that since I am correcting, symptoms aregone.

Cold sweat, Feeling hot and Injection site pain

497-13370-88105

– Nothing was noticeable until 12 hours after the 1st dose. Then the injection site was painful enough to wake me from sleep. I took a Tylenol and got back to bed. Thus whole day there is just tenderness at the site.

– My skin was clammy this morning and I felt hit, but when I took my temperature I did not have a fever.

– Was tired to the point of almost fainting this morning. Now I feel great! Im hoping its finally over!!

– Finally feeling great!

Gastrointestinal pain, Diverticulitis and Lethargy

497-14126-92942

– Problems sleeping-waking in the middle of the night for hours

– I couldnt get this site to work very well for a few days and didnt report that on the any of, and two following days, I had a queasy stomach. Not outright nausea, it felt as though the food wasnt moving through, and I wasnt hungry. Headache on the first day, but I reported that.

– Flareup of diverticulitis - abdominal pain Doctor visit, urinalysis and CT

– First full after 2nd vaccine was handled with Tylenol; night of first full day (so the second night), I had weird shivering. The next day (1-28) I had a headache and body aches, needed a long nap. Today, slightly upset stomach and mild diarrhea.

– Upset gut-pain and diarrhea. Probably related to diverticulitis.

– Very sore throat, cough, headache

– Diverticulitis

– Flu or cold-low grade fever, lethargy and fatigue, sneezing, wet cough.

Infection, Flank pain and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

497-25976-32897

– No

– Not sure if what I checked off is related to the shot.

– DO NOT THINK(BECAUSE OF THE TIME OF THE SHOT) IT IS RELATED. HAVE BEEN IN HOSPITAL SINCE ABOUT 12:15 am FRIDAY.MORRNING. IS PROBABLY CARDIAC RELATED.

– Could be cardiac related. This is 3rd day I am in hospital since the last shot.

– PROBABLY CARDIAC RELSYED

– Cardiac probkems

– Cardiac problems and I have an infection

– Strictly cardiac symptoms

– HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH COVID. CARDIAC RELATED SURGERY

– Difficult breathing ,runny nose, headache,serious fatigue, chills then sweating and just tk make the day complete diarrhea then constipation repeat till it stops.

– Cardiac issue's.

– SINCE MY LAST SHOT CHILLS,COUGHING ETC

– Contracted vovid tested positive on 4/30 BY PCR TEST @(b)(6) HOSPITAL (b)(6)

– DIFFICULTY WALKING , TAKING DEPP BREATHS,HEADACHES AND FATIGUE.

– Difficulty breathing, fatigue,chest and side pain.

– BREATHING,FATIGUE, INCREASE HEADACHES, STOMACH&SIDE DISTRESS

– Fatigue, headache, Muscle ache.

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