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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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Back disorder, Sciatica and Secretion discharge

4R5-13992-67385

– Little bit of a runny nose, and some fatigue.

– Just feeling fatigued and a little nauseous.

– Runny nose,scratchy throat,nausea,fatigue.

– Woke up today with a sore throat and right ear ache. No temperature and 98% oxygen level.

– Sciatica, back issues.

– I have a cold or flu symptoms,tested negative for covid! Sore throat,coughing, headache...

– It started with a sore throat and cough w/runny nose. Coughing, incessant,fatigue and mucus production increased. Still coughing despite cough meds and lots of hydration and rest! Three negative covid tests.

Abdominal tenderness, Gastric disorder and Diverticulitis

4R6-13589-63716

– Allergy symptoms..sneezing, congestion, cough, sinus drainage.

– Gastric upset and diarrhea.

– Coughing

– Dr office visit

– Diverticulitis Blood work and update call to doctor.

– Abdominal tenderness

– Dry cough

– Headache, fatigue, nausea, feeling like Im feverish with sweating.

– Still having trouble getting over the bad flare of diverticulitis I had after 2nd vaccine.Having more intense and frequent hot flashes. In-office doctor visit

– Cough, sore throat, sinus infection Physician office visit

– COVID 19 with fever, cough, shortness or breath.

Spinal stenosis, Feces soft and Nervous system disorder

4R6-19746-90627

– Tightness like a vice in my midsection like bloated

– Muscle spasms across whole lowered back numbing and ache down both legs onto top of my foot.

– Shakey

– Developed a fever blister on my upper lip

– Myalgia

– Tightness throughout my midsection

– Muscle spasms from feet up to lower back.

– Tingling in legs, myalgia, chest heaviness, significant mucous production &difficulty productive cough

– Myalgia & muscle spasms.

– Myalgia and lower back spasms

– Gut pain and intermittent unformed soft bowel movements. Nausea follows bowel movements.

– Numbing of my legs

– Tingling, Weakness and numbness in my limbs

– Scheduled face to face with Prim

– Face to face 10/4 & email 20/2 with physiatrist

– Diarrhea abdominal pain increased myalgia Colonoscopy

– Burning pain & increased numbness in my arms & legs Contacted Internet, Psyiatrist, Neurologist

– Bilateral Exacerbated myalgia, burning pain stiffening & spasms of lower leg muscles and lower arms & & hands. Intermittent Headache with muscle tightness up shoulders and both sides my neck. Specialist Psiatrist. Physical medicine

– Fibromyalgia & spinal stenosis exacerbated pain- nerve & muscle spasms- insomnia a 2hr awake in pain & have full body spasms, & hot flashes

– Weakness, floppy legs, myalgia managed only by meds.

Ear swelling, Muscle strain and Swelling face

4R6-72464-63291

– Stomach ache and headache and fatigue.

– I have a swollen gland in the left side of my face below/behind my ear. I am having two teeth removed next month that have crowns. my periodontist prescribed amoxicillin, which I have been taking. He took an X-ray and there was no apparent infection Periodontist

– I had strained my left elbow a week ago. After the vaccination on my right side, my left elbow now seems worse. Strange.

– Queasy and diarrhea.

Joint stiffness and Musculoskeletal stiffness

4R7-12613-46842

– Morning joint stiffness, especially in multiple fingers. Clicking is resolved after exercising fingers. My primary doctor said it is not trigger finger but may be Connective Tissue Disorder and could be associated with the Covid Vaccine. Regular doctor annual visit.

– The CTD, especially in my fingers when first waking up, which I reported last time, continues. The 500 mg Naproxan Rx that my Dr prescribed hasnt had any effect. Office visit

Sluggishness, Rash pruritic and Tenderness

4R7-18969-36997

– The trash is basically leftover bumps that still itch off an on but not all the time and not enough to feel the need to take anything. Like a mosquiti bite, it itches then stops.

– Bumps still exist and only itch occasionally

– Armpit lymph node swollen and painful

– The same armpit lymphnode is tender but not like yesterday

– Still armpit lymphnode but it is getting better

– Armpit lympgnode still mildly tender and swollen. I do see improvements each day though.

– Armpit lymphnode tender

– Obvious- sore arm. Really tired and a fuzzy brain like i haven't been sleeping .

– Tender armpit

– Sluggish abd tender armpit

– Constant cough, congestion and severe fatigue

Injection site discomfort, Upper respiratory tract infection and Herpes zoster

4R7-44144-26761

– My 2nd shot was 5 days ago. Twelve hours after the shot I had chills, headache, joint pain, muscle & body aches, and fatigue. These all last about 30 hours. The rash appeared after that, about 80 hours later. Highly localized to a stripe along my waist on my Right side. It has mild stinging & itching but no deep pain or ache at that site.

– Today I was diagnosed by my PCP with mild shingles, which came on a few days after my second shot.

– Same rash as before; diagnosed as shingles on my Right side

– Upper respiratory infection productive cough, some nasal congestion

– Cough

Lactation insufficiency, Breast feeding and Hypoesthesia oral

4R7-78257-88073

– Pregnant - mild spotting

– I'm 13 weeks pregnant so these symptoms may just be from that.

– Immediately after the shot, my mouth tasted like metal and my tongue went a little numb. Only lasted about 20 minutes.

– Feeling floaty and disconnected from my body

– I was great and energetic all day needed a nap in the afternoon. Probably pregnancy related, not vaccine side effect

– Currently breastfeeding. My milk production has been much lower than usual since I got the booster

Hyperesthesia teeth, Hunger and Joint stiffness

4R8-13415-26752

– Thirsty

– Feel cold, no chills. thirsty and very hungry

– My temperature was normal 97.2

– Kness were sore more than usual but it maybe because of the rainy weather

– Knees sore

– Knees hurt and stiff

– Knees/ jpints were sore. Not sure if this is a coincidence or not

– Jaw pain and lymph node swollen arm hurts, especially when I raise it

– Fever while taking Advil. Arm still painful

– sore arm at injection site

– Normal temperature is 97.4, today it's 98.3 with Advil

– Knees/joints hurt

– Slightly, sore arm.

– My normal body temperature is 97..4

– Normal body temperature is 97.4

– Arm is stiil hot and sore

– It has taken at least 3 weeks before I stopped feeling very tired. I had to keep going back to bed. Thought you should know.

Menstrual disorder, Menstruation irregular and Heart rate increased

4R8-16493-54900

– Bad lymph nodes tenderness especially in my armpit. I also got my period even though I am on birth control to prevent it.

– Still a lot of lymph node tenderness

– Past few days I have been really lightheaded. Seems to be getting better and not sure if it's related.

– I am still menstruating even though I am on BC that should stop it.

– I got the booster two days ago and my arm on that side has been hurting. It seems to mostly be a lymph node thing but also some muscle soreness. Yesterday, my heart rate was mostly in the 90s even when resting.

– Swelling is specifically lymph nodes in armpits.

– I have had a cough / sore throat for like 3 weeks, but my covid tests come up negative. I think it is just my heat / an air quality thing.

– I have had a general slight elevation in resting heart rate and occasional days with a racing heart rate. Possibly explained away by stress and existing sleep conditions.

Myasthenia gravis, Facial paralysis and Muscular weakness

4R8-20652-13278

– Bilateral transient paralysis of anterior part of upper lip since 2 days following vaccine. Symptoms occur following chewing and impacts trying to drink from a can or bottle. Symptoms disappear completely after several minutes of inactive chewing.

– I tested positive for COVID-19 on May 21, 2021. Mild post-nasal drip and one day of being quite tired.

– Transient Myasthenia Gravis post 1st vaccine, worse after 2nd vaccine, and again after COVID-19 infection. Muscle weakness peri-oral, tongue, corner of mouth and eye (right side). Reported to VAERS.

Raynaud's phenomenon, Stress and Menstrual disorder

4R8-21924-21496

– Hot flash

– Stuffy nose

– I did not get a follow up right after the vaccine. The next day I ran a low grade fever with general sick feeling.

– I had a covid exposure last week and within about 36 hrs I had hives on my neck, chest, and arms.

– I had hives a few days ago. I also had what appeared to be Raynauds syndrome 2 days ago after being in the cold.

– May have had lupus or Raynauds before... but Im having a lot of stress rashes... or something of that nature. New symptoms Ive noticed Raynauds syndrome on my hand. Which was Jew to me. I took a pic.

– Change in periods, Raynauds Primary care

Cyanosis, Lip dry and Oral discomfort

4R8-50985-32929

– Puffy lips with blueish spots on the lip edge, numb lips, numb younger.

– Puffy lips with some blueish spots on the lip edges

– Puffy lips with some blueish spots at the edges of lips.

– Puffy lips with blueish spots at the edges of lips

– Puffy lips with blueish spots

– Periodic pain around thoracic region some time

– Ligh-headed, dizzy

– Dry/Sore throat, running/stuffy nose, swollen lips

– Dry throat, stuffy nose and dry mouth, swollen lips.

– Dry/stuff nose, dry mouth/lips

– Dry throat, dry and stuff nose

– Dry/ stuff nose

– Dry mouth, dry nose and dry lips

– Dry moth, dry nose

– Dry mouth

– Dry /soar throat

– Seasonal flu with Dry cough about 3 weeks.

Dental caries, Labyrinthitis and Vertigo

4R8-94668-87938

– Dizziness, throwing up feeling, last few days. Could be from preen weed preventor I put in yard. Symptoms are lessening and have a stuffy head. I do have weed allergies hopefully I feel better

– I went to my doctor and have an inner ear infection from a molar tooth that I. Need root canal done. Am dizzy and have a slite feaver from ear. Dr. Put me on bacterial medicine and one other for vertigo. Hopefully that helps. Walk in at my own Doctors

– Sweating, sore throat,

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Dysphonia and Chest pain

4R9-22426-35927

– Ive had some chest pains yesterday & today.

– Mild evening cough. Some congestion, tired.

– Alot of congestion, changes in my voice starting about 2 weeks after my second dose. Nothing painful or troublesome but it is happening.

– Major congestion. Body aches. Took 2 rapid tests. Both negative so I went to get boosted. Now idk if my symptons are the booster or Omicron.

– coughing

– congestion

– Severe congestion

– extreme fatigue, extreme congestion, still negative for covid

– Just extreme fatigue & problems completing simple tasks. Not sure whats going on & it may be stress related.

Total lung capacity decreased, Pulmonary edema and Pulmonary congestion

4R9-30846-05715

– Achiness on left shoulder where I received shot

– Slight Achiness

– Ache in shoulder when reaching, stretching left arm where I received vaccine

– Sore shoulderNasal congestionSome fatigue

– Dry cough, phlegm/fluid in lungs & tired a bit... Could be heat/humidity

– Fatigue, neck pain & sinus congestion. But overall I believe my vaccination has helped me fend off symptom attacks. Maybe I'm contending w/allergies, IDK... Anyway to obtain a new vaxcard. Ruined current w/washing pants, where I left my card.

– Dry cough, runny/stuffy nose w/lots of sneezing for like 2 months! Fatigue & body ache... & this was after I received booster shot @ Rite Aid in January. I was informed on Dec. 16 that someone I worked with(unvaccinated), had contracted COVID...

– Used CBD & THC products & they helped with aches and pain

– Lethargic,... Lungs tend to be holding fluid/phlegm... Sleeping alot, but that could be moon cycle.

– Phlegm cough & Fluid in lungs. Lung capacity not as deep & strong. Fatigue at times. Self medicate eventually.

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Nasal congestion and Nasopharyngitis

4RA-14297-29897

– I have fibromyalgia, so fatigue is normal. Also going through extra stress, so i was extra tired.

– Sore throat

– Headache

– Head cold started moving to my chest. Im very susceptable to ashthmatic bronchitis.

– Exhausted. Achy

– Nasal congestion and post nasal drip

– In early Jan my husband and I both got COVID. My symptoms were much like the asthmatic bronchitis I get frequently plus lots of chest congestion and coughing. I had some heavy duty cough medicine w codine that my doc had prescribed for me in Nov. I a

Vestibular disorder, Pneumonitis and Ear disorder

4RA-15295-09738

– Because of "overactive" rheumatoid, it's hard to tell if the joint pain is just RA. or

– Extreme vertigo related to vestibular problems in the ears. Unknown cause, various tests & doctors. In-office dr appt.

– A vestibular balance/vertigo issue due to problem in left ear canal.

– Pneumonitis, sinusitis, vision problem, all due to airborne mold particles blown into our apartment bc of major H20 leak in our bldg. Had covid test - negative.

Angular cheilitis, Skin reaction and Sinus operation

4RA-15738-97635

– Earache sinus drainage.

– No

– Neusea last night feels like head cold

– Coughing nazzel drainage

– Coufh alot mucus center of back hurt siactic nerve bothering both legs. Lower back knees numbs short breath Called her if not better by thursday to call call her back since alot of my symptoms is not from vaccination shot

– Get tired real easy.

– Still have sinus and ear issues . CT left ear neck scan

– Both big toes red and swollan. Both corners of my mouth sore.

– Get short of breath easier Seen my COPD Lung specilist

– More short of breath and get tired quicker

– Low energy beathing declined i already u derling conditions i have copd starting of emphysema more gastro issue i have pinched nerve main artery to pancreatic. More cognitive issues. Had alot of covid symptoms pcr negative. anxiety attacks worse.

Eyelid disorder, Edema and Pollakiuria

4RA-15868-41001

– I had a strange reaction 10 minutes after injection: tingling lips, hot throat and extremely dry mouth. Then my eyelids started drooping and I urinated five times in two hours. These symptoms have gone, but now I am experiencing edema - similar to how my body reacts to NSAIDS.

– Just incredibly tired and no energy. I walked my dog, then did some yard work and had to go to bed for the rest of the morning/afternoon.

– Just a few hours ago the left side of my face began tingling. The outside tip of my right nostril is numb. The left side reaches from my cheekbone down my cheek - tingling, cold and slightly numb.

– Same as the first shot - tingling lips, dry mouth and droopy eyelids. I havent, however, experienced urgency and frequency to urinate this time.

Hemorrhage, Amenorrhea and Abortion spontaneous

4RA-22167-28880

– It's possible I'm having hot flashes in the middle of the night post first vaccine bc that is not something I've experienced before?

– Crazy night sweats that appear to be increasing. Unusual menses post first vaccine, 2 wks early, >14 days of bleeding (more bleeding than a miscarriage I experienced years ago), still having random spotting.

– Yes increasing hot flashes never experienced before vaccine & continued menses issues.

– Hot flashes getting worse & more frequent, occuring both days and nights now ~20+ in a 24 he period. Again I've never experienced this kind of hot flash unless ill (and I haven't been that kind of I'll for 20+ years).

– Hot flashes increasing ~20 + times a day and I haven't had a period since the excessive bleeding (2 wks miscarriage level of bleeding) period that was 2 weeks early and started within a day of first pfizer vaccine.

– Hot flashes & still no period, > 2 months late. I haven't been yet but have an appointment

– I still haven't gotten my period since the 2+ wk period that occurred within 24hrs of my first vaccine. I am no longer getting hot flash like symptoms (stopped 3 wks ago).

Gallbladder operation, Rotator cuff syndrome and Cholelithiasis

4RA-26264-62976

– Ms flare up

– Blood pressure has been high after the vaccination

– High blood pressure, ringing in ears& stomach irritation

– Ringing in ears

– I still have ringing in my ears after the vaccination

– Ms flare up, arthritis in my right shoulder

– Tendinitis in my right shoulder! Doing physical therapy Doctor visit

– Shoulder arthritis and tears in my labrum muscle

– Shoulder problems going to need surgery also gallbladder full of sludge going to have surgery to take it out

– Gallbladder surgery

Wheezing, Edema peripheral and Sinus congestion

4RA-29996-94803

– Very mild dizziness

– Diarrhea and stomach cramps - not too bad though. If it is something I ate I dont know what. Also slight sore throat. Nephew has a coldmaybe?

– Have had cloudy raspy chest. However was outside exercising during a bad Air Quality warning a couple nights ago so I doubt it is related to covid.

– Headaches

– Felt fatigued and a little nauseated on Tuesday 5/31, a little "punk". But fine since then. Tested negative on home test Wednesday morning 6/1.

– I forgot to mention swollen armpits on Days 3 & 4; fine now. Both shoulders feel like they are freezing up - I've had frozen shoulder multi times before, worse in morning than afternoon/evening

– Ear ache, sinus congestion, aches, low fever

Pharyngitis streptococcal, Injection site pruritus and Throat irritation

4RA-31800-26417

– Itchiness at vaccination sight on arm.

– My normal body temp is 97.6 so 99.1 is slightly elevated

– Diagnosed with Covid19. Symptoms include: fever, sore throat, muscle aches, congestion, headache, fatigue Phone call w primary care physician in addition to urgent care visit

– Currently have a cold (nasal congestion), but no fever.

– I have a slight cold - nasal congestion, which I had when I got my vaccine

– Beginnings of a cold. Husband has a cold and cough.

– Have a cold and scratchy throat and slight cough

– Have a cold. No fever, and no positive covid tests

Hernia pain, Umbilical hernia and Autoimmune disorder

4RA-32708-85179

– Pain and inflammation in my belly hernia. Dont know if it is a related symptom but it was not hurting before. Pain began yesterday evening.

– Belly button hernia pain and inflammation. Pain spasms on breasts mostly right side where had lumpectomy

– Feek like i have a cold but may be allergies. Feeling fatigue today and headache.

– Following day had pain, swollen arm, and fatigue

– Diagnosed with auto immune disease

Joint impingement, Neck pain and Pruritus

4RA-33352-85815

– Vaccined arm muscles sore. Site of vaccine is sore

– My arm muscle is still sore and aches. The site of the vaccine is sore to touch.

– Pain in my arm muscle and at the vaccine site is very mild

– Fading muscle ache, some itching

– Muscle ache in upper arm of the vaccine.

– Muscle ache in upper arm and sore in vaccinated arm

– Still sore upper arm muscle

– Sourness in arm muscle is better. Not sore at vaccination site.

– Neck, upper arm & shoulder pain. Have scheduled a doctor's appointment. I have a scheduled appointment.

– Arm sight is sore sometimes or itches.

– I have had a shoulder impingement in the vaccinated arm. I changed arm for last booster. Primary doctor in person visits, Orthopedic doctor in person visit, physical therapy

Hypersomnia, Secretion discharge and Productive cough

4RB-22349-64832

– My nose kept running non stop, and minor body aches three days ago. For some reason, the links didnt work on that day until now.Only lasted two days though

– Two weekends ago: vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, and endlessly slept. Lasted three days.Last weekend: coughing fits with mucus. Fever, fatigue and dizziness.Ongoing. Lasted 8 days. Not COVID

– I felt likeI had COVID, but tested negative this was two months ago?

Skin discoloration, Contusion and Flushing

4RB-23587-38728

– At 10 days my arm became red at injection site. Per instructions, I did report this to my primary doctor. It cleared in 2 days. It was not painful, but something I felt I should report because this was unlike other experience with injections.

– Flush beginning about 25 minutes after injection. Still going on after about an hour.

– There are several spots of bruising lower on my arm than the injection site. Most are yellow in color. One is purple.

– Sore throat

Sciatica, Lethargy and Injection site pruritus

4RB-26591-69961

– Lethargy that I originally attributed to something else. Minor soreness and itchiness in area of injection.

– There is occasional itching around the injection site but no visible surface rash and by the time I get this survey each week I usually have forgotten about it so I'm just now mentioning it.

– I have not mentioned this previously because I figured it was temporary and expected and would eventually go away but, the muscle of the injection site continues to ache from time to time.

– Unrelated..sciatica

Cluster headache, Dizziness postural and Feeling cold

4RB-60007-39886

– Extremely cold but not chills feeling better now. Normal pain at vaccination site. Recovering now not cold after three hour nap. Fine okay for after dinner.

– Dizzy when I stood up. Think things are getting better. I am expecting no symptoms tomorrow.

– Feel good today.

– Had a cluster headache. Do not think Covid was responsible for this. Headache was taken care of at hospital months after I had my shot. A few times my arm hurt but Im fine now.

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