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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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Breakthrough COVID-19, Lower respiratory tract infection and Atrial fibrillation

4SU-20383-17612

– Slight cough

– Just 48 hour stomach bug of sorts. With bad headache. Felling better but no appetite, doubt if vaccination related

– COVID-19 breakthrough, sore throat, slight congestion, headaches, fatigue

– I keep writing fatigue but do want to clarify that this has been ongoing since l tested positive for Covid ( breakthrough) on August 20, 2021

– Sore throat Have an appointment at urgent care monday for rat

– Atrial fibrillation

– Slight site throat

Autoimmune pancreatitis, Feces pale and Blood bilirubin increased

4SU-23047-09129

– Post nasal secretions

– Nasal secretions

– Flatulence Increase bilirrubina light stools and increase liver enzymes Endoscopy US and stent

– Abdominal pain and vomits do as pancreatitis autoimmune

– I developed autoinmune pancreatitis following 5days after the Moderna booster Emergency ERCP

– Flares of autoimmune pancreatitis

– I had developed autoimmune pancreatitis with use of azathioprine for one year and continue with episodic abdominal symptoms

Agitation, Lymphadenitis and Upper-airway cough syndrome

4SU-40118-48281

– Swollen lymph node on clavicle

– Swollen lymph node on clavicle - bigger than yesterday

– Swollen, painful, lymph nodes. 1 on clavicle, one in neck, and occasionally one in groin area. All on left side. Today is day 9 of them being agitated and a full two weeks since my vaccine. I'm also tired. More than usual.

– Vaccine arm muscle soreness. Lymph node inflammation

– Elevated resting heart rate-av 110-115, heart rate hit 130 after walking around. Swollen and sore lymph nodes on clavicle and in neck. Post nasal drip

– High heart rate 130-140 when moving around, 105-115 when resting. Swollen, sore lymph nodes

– Swollen, sore, lymph nodes

Eye discharge, Decreased appetite and Pruritus

4SV-28969-06245

– Itching both my arms last 3 days... then small bumps arise. I have to take allergy pills to stop the itching.

– Put in my stomach... couldnt eat for like 26 hours. Low grade fever, chills, body aches slight nausea.

– Headache, congestion, sore throat.

– Sore throat- runny nose. Tiredness

– Sore throat, headache, congestion, runny nose, cough

– Horrible cough. Body aches everywhere. Nasal drainage. Eye mucous both eyes!

Poor peripheral circulation, Pallor and Peripheral coldness

4SV-32361-67710

– Bilateral wrist and finger joint inflammation, pain and swelling which doesnt go away even after taking Advil for the last 4 days nonstop.

– I have been feeling episodes of SOB feeling like I will pass out. I also had the exact same feeling a day after my 2nd vaccine

– I'm been having syncopal episodes with rapid heart rate and shortness or breath. I was admitted to thr hospital for 3 days and they can't find a reason for it except that I was vaccinated and got covid

– Hand became pale, cold and painful with no blood flow for about couple hours. High grade fever for 2 days.

Breast cyst, Facial pain and Body temperature increased

4SV-32575-57191

– None

– Common cold symptoms

– Day of inj I was out of it, my temp went up, aches mostly my face. The aches were so bad that they woke me. I had to take tylenol 500mg. The aches went away and i woke soaking wet having perspired through all my clothes and bedding. Sunday night my facial aches returned, milder but still bothersome.

– Found a breast cyst in my left breast. Benign per the radiologist.

– Possible flu or covid. Sore throat for a few days, mild fever, mild loss of taste and smell. Some loss of appetite. Fatigue.

Esophagitis, Hiatus hernia and Visual impairment

4SW-16795-44114

– Raw esophagus & back of throat. Could be my hiata hernia or acid reflux. Hope thats all.

– Pains back side on right. Lasted 12 days. Got C-ray. Looks the same as one from last year. Could be my diverticulitus or ? Pains go down to outside of pelvis. Waiting for bloodwork. Im living in NW Arkansas. Virus numbers are high in AR. I wear my

– Hip joint hurts. Tired

– Very tired by 10am. Hope it's not my heart.

– Dizzy incidents so ER & CT scan. No stroke. They say it's vertigo I'm 79 & on no meds. Going for 102 Only way in asap

– Possibly vertigo but physical therapist doesn't think so. It has affected my left eye vision but eye doc say #s =same. Itchy rash on the back of my neck for a year & sometimes my head itches. Some finger joints have knobs/ crooked past 6 months. ER first then Doctor & physical therapist for Epstein technique for vertigo but he doesn't think I have vertigo so still trying to figure it out.

Piloerection, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Chills

4SW-79482-11381

– Chills only lasts few seconds but they go from my head to my toes

– I have gotten weird chills. I get goose bumps from my head to my toes. It only happens s couple of times a day and only lasts a few seconds. Im not sure if I get goose bumps because the temperature here is high of around 7 degrees F. So, Im not sure if its because of temperature or something else

– First thing in the morning my fingers are stiff and a little sore but after I bend and flex 3 to 4 times, they loosen up. I get random chills daily from head to toe, lasting 2-3 seconds Not related to being cold.

– Chills but I feel fine. Weird.

– I get the chills multiple times a day. It is not because Im cold. They last a minute or so and then are gone.

– I still have chills daily even though Im not cold

– My symptoms are not new or worsening, but Im still getting the chills multiple times a day. They dont last more than 5 or 10 seconds but they occur at least 10 times a day.

Phlebitis superficial, Ear pain and Lymph node pain

4SW-88391-84557

– Mild sore throat all day, left ear pain morning

– Enlarged painful rt supraclavicar Lymph node 3.5 cm, on same side as covid vax

– Moderately uncomfortable swollen supraclavicular lymph node

– Enlarged subclavicular LNs bit started 6 d after first covid vax and have persisted

– Still have LN swelling since 7 d post first vaccine

– Some clavicle pain on same side where both my vaccines were given.

– Headache, fatigue

– I currently have COVID

Urine abnormality, Cognitive disorder and Irritable bowel syndrome

4SW-93789-87382

– Pain in joints, especially in hands and fingers. Some kind of arthritis? Never had this kind of pain before. I'll ask my immunologist next week. Made video appt with my immunologist next week.

– Gravelly voice, Copious dilute urine, Tinnitus, Dizziness

– Pain and aches over most of body.

– I've been diagnosed with IBS-C. Lots of diarrhea alternating with constipation, post colonoscopy in June. Probably nothing to do with Covid-19 -- my biweekly covid home antigen tests are always negative.

Infected bite, Cardiac operation and Arthropod bite

4SX-17143-34893

– Presumed Tick bite infection 10d ago. Myalgia, NO fever.shivers. 2 nickel size erythema RUArm+bite. Covid PCR Neg. No serology collected. Doxycycline 100 Bid x 10days with relief of symptoms within 48 hrs.

– Underwent cardiac surgery on 2/14/22 Symptoms totally UNRELATED to Covid

– No

– NO

– Pain in Left chest for 5 days; cause unclear. If not better on Monday, I plan to contact my primary MD. The time line is 4 months post Repair of the Mitral valve on Feb 14 2022

Myalgia and Pain in extremity

4SX-21653-45847

– My muscle ache is predominately all of my left arm(vaccine in that arm) and entire left leg

– I got aches on my left side of the body from the second shot. The aches in my left leg never left me. My left leg aches and throbs in calf but spreads to thighs and toes. I got a Venous ultrasound on left leg. It was clear for a DVT

– Muscle aches in left leg with throbbing since second vaccine. Venous ultrasound which was clear, no DVT

Sleep disorder, Muscular weakness and Injection site warmth

4SX-25070-79053

– Last Tuesday I woke up to (10+ on the pain scale) painful lower lumbar back spasms on my right side. My right leg dropped out from under me a few times. I needed a cane & prayer to get out of bed in the morning.

– The area that's red & round at the injection site feels hot, both yesterday afternoon & more so today

– I have a rash on my forehead & cheeks on my face. Doesn't hurt or itch

– Rash on my forehead & facial cheeks

– Dizziness. Almost fell down.

Ankylosing spondylitis, Bedridden and Pallor

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– Chest pain and difficulty breathing

– Feels like arm back and neck is burning and on fire on top of pain.

– Brain Fog and acute short term memory loss

– Fever of 101.5+ ; even after taking Tylenol q4hSweating and chills Muscle and joint painsArm still red warm swollenHave been in bed since last weekHave lupus SLE, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Diabetes, etc - side effects were delayed a few days Dr said to stay home if possible vs going to the ER and getting sicker since this is the first shot

– Fevers 100-103.4+++ChillsMuscle and joint painStill swollen arm hot to the touch

– PLEASE HELP Every SINGLE joint is SWOLLEN, BURNING IN PAIN TURNS WHITE WHEN I MOVE IT INCLUDING FINGERS TOES FEET ANKLES WRISTS ELBOWS AND CHEST AND SPINAL PAIN. EVERY JOINT FROM HEAD TO TOE Every single joint is swollen, BURNING IN PAIN TURNS WHITE WHEN I MOVE IT AND CHEST AND SPINAL PAIN. EVERY JOINT FROM HEAD TO TOE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AND TIRED AND WORST MIGRAINE AND CHEST PAIN EVER PHONE (b)(6)

– Hands wrists swollen all joints are still swollen and worse than yesterday please help

– Fever muscle joint pain swelling everywhere nauseaus abdominal pain

– Lupus and Ankylosing Spondylitis is worsening.bi feel bedridden nauseas and am on 7 different nausea meds and NOTHING is working. My pain is worse. This is worse than heck. I'm a mom... I need to be up and moving Dr calls daily because I'm getting worse vs better

– Lupus and Ankylosing Spondylitis have worsened. Overall health has seriously decreased.

– Migraine and brain fog

– Migraine, muscle weakness, brain fog, low grade fever, joint and muscle pain, back and neck pain and worst headache of my life.

– Migraines, fever, vomiting abdominal pain, diarrhea, congested and muscle and joint pain seperate from their arms hurting

Subcutaneous abscess, Skin laceration and Skin lesion

4SZ-11764-76359

– Pain and mild bruising at injection site first two days, itching at injection site third day

– Was vaccinated about four hours ago no symptoms of significance yet

– Leg cramps - severe

– Heat sensitivity when exposed to sun, at/near injection site even through long sleeve.

– Mild headache and general fatigue

– Heat Sensitivity at injection site

– Swollen lymph gland on right side of neck. Two bean size nodes swollen. Started last Saturday and are gradually diminishing in size. At first noticeable with slight pain. Now no pain and one is size of small pea other small bean.

– Rash on legs and slightly swollen lymph gland on neck opposite side of injected arm. Scalp wounds

– Scalp lesions

– Scalp lesions that scale and don't heal. At base of hairline.

– Still suffering Scalp lesions from booster dose , though somewhat fewer. Still treating with Aquaphor ointment and antihistamines. Some improvement but not healed yet. Pharmacist consultation. Took one look and said "Ah, Moderna." To rho h i replied "Actually it was Pfizer." This makes me hope a better mom MRNA Vaccine will become available.

– Continue to battle scalp lesions and skin discoloration which were reaction to second dose. They had nearly cleared and came back with a vengeance spreading far beyond the original ones, causing severe itchiness, skin discoloration. No mRNA boost now

Blood disorder, Blood pressure measurement and Abnormal menstrual clots

4SZ-19165-75805

– Extremely bad night sweats

– Im on my period and bleeding longer then normal and clotting a lot.

– Nose bleeds blood pressure is really high Have an appointment on 3/15/2021

– Massive splitting headache and a 103 temp

– Blood pressure , ended up being hospitalized had a really bad infection in my blood. Had a temp.of 103.2.

– All over body aches and pains

– My diabetes is worse. I am very forgetful now. And very panicy.

Lymphadenitis, Breast cancer and Impaired work ability

4SZ-25633-51568

– Arm is a little bit tender at the injection site

– Constipation

– During a routine mammogram an inflamed lymph node was caught. I understand this is a possible side effect of the covid vaccine, that it could produce mammo results resembling a cancerous tumor. It disappeared after 6 weeks. Follow up mammo

– Was diagnosed with breast cancer, had surgery, was caught very early so no chemo or radiation. Confirmed not related to the vaccine. Surgery

– Yesterday on the 26th I stayed home from work because I had a low-grade fever, runny nose, and general fatigue. Today on the 27th I feel fine!

Sinus headache, Gastroenteritis viral and Myalgia

4SZ-30305-88835

– To be fair, members of my family who have not received the vaccine have felt the same way. There is a stomach bug going around our house and I believe I came down with it today.

– I tested Positive for COVID-19 via a rapid home test today.

– Positive for COVID-19 as of 11/7/21. I have congestion and a runny nose as well.

– Yesterday I had a horrible sinus headache and today I had diarrhea.

– I have a stuffy nose and sore throat with some muscle aches today.

Peripheral swelling, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

4SZ-31412-52901

– Joint pain was the night of 12/1/21 around 5pm and on, not as much today on 12/2. Also swelling in initial question has been lymph swelling in armpit.

– Pain and swelling in question 1 is lymph swelling in armpit, pretty uncomfortable and cannot lift much weight

– Some mild head stuffiness but no more of the previous symptoms

– Still mild swelling and soreness on arm and in armpit lymph node, on and off headaches and slight head cold like feelings since booster. Have not gone out since shot (i work from home).

– Still experiencing headaches in the morning, less so after taking Advil

High frequency ablation, Thyroid neoplasm and Impaired driving ability

4SZ-32943-61839

– Major anxiety attack at night -severe! STAYED HOME, but worked from home today. Got lost drying home and uneasy driving. Sneezing and runny nose last night

– Chills no fever! Sore neck. Sneezing and itchy eyes. Slight nausea TiredTaking the day off tomorrow Concerned

– Allergies. Sinusitis

– Had to stay home from work.

– Stress headaches. Fatigue from not sleeping at night

– Neuropathy in right arm, thyroid tumor, pre-diabetes, sinus infections Thyroid radio ablation

– Covid on 8/26/22

Tenderness, Somnolence and Peripheral swelling

4SZ-72417-59419

– Lightheaded

– Soreness in left arm where vaccinated

– Last week, I experienced swelling, itching & a slight tenderness in my left arm.

– I was sleepy, tired and my thoughts were scattered at times. I drove 35 miles East into Meridian this afternoon and seemed to blink out for a second. Had to refocus as I drove. Sometimes I had difficulty staying in my lane and driving with traffic.

– Small rash on left hand Ill go see my family physician next Thursday.

Temporomandibular pain and dysfunction syndrome, Listless and Breast cyst

4T2-12425-67817

– Fatigue. I had to go back to bed two days in a row because I just couldnt stay awake. Slept 5 hours ine time and 3 hours the other. Prwvious week I was in bef all day one day, and half the day the next.

– Tingling in both arms. A bit of heaviness in my chest.

– Tingling in my upper and then my lower arms.

– Tingling in arms and legs

– Chest pain, left side and armpit

– Fatigue. Had to stay in bed two days. Also a bad headache one of those days, and I usually don't get headaches. However, I had green snot so might be a cold with sinus headache.

– Fatigue, depression, listlessness, mid-night waking, sore throat, congestion. Hard to tell if this is from depression, moving house, air quality, or all combined.

– Cold Runny nose

– Fatigue, headache, earache. Breast cysts.

– TMJ, not related to vaccine booster

– Pain in both sides of my jaw. Lower right abdominal pain Scheduled visit with dentist tomorrow, and visit with PCP next week.

– Sinus infection. Fatigue.

Tendon pain, Deep vein thrombosis and Ophthalmic migraine

4T2-12914-74071

– Severe muscle spasms in lower back/hip, mid to upper chest and back

– Muscle spasms. Im taking Flexeril for that.

– Continued muscle spasms and inflammation

– Ocular migraines x 3

– Fever chills

– Ongoing low grade fever Bad headaches Overall muscle and joint pain

– Headaches

– Muscle and joint pain, headaches continue, low grade fever

– Muscle tendon pain and weakness

– More overall body pain. Debilitating body pain and muscle and joint pain. Also follow up with my primary

– DVT blood clot

Irritability, Injection site pain and COVID-19

4T2-29628-09671

– She's saying her injection site is sore and hasn't let me change her dress for 3 days, but is otherwise her joyful, active, good-humored self! Thank you for approving vaccine for our kidlets!!

– Left deltoid no tender, no swelling

– Irritable, won't let me take her temperature

– She developed PCR confirmed Covid just over a week ago. Initially thought her fever was vaccine related. PCR test done 7/7

– Recovered from bout of Covid in early July

– 5 day respiratory infection starting 12/8. Self-limited, Covid testing x2 negative

Viral rash, Exercise tolerance decreased and Oxygen saturation decreased

4T2-32669-30422

– Tachycardia, difficulty taking deep breath intermittently with slightly decreased SpO2 just like I had during Covid illness .

– Difficulty breathing , intermittent , had to use an inhaler . Similar to my acute covid symptoms in March but much milder

– Palpitations

– Frequent flares of cold sores and shingles . Shortness of breath on exertion and increased exercise intolerance .

– Significant weight gain Shingles outbreak Inflammatory arthritis Viral exanthem after Covid exposure

Sensitivity to weather change, Oxygen saturation decreased and Renal pain

4T3-32979-20559

– Kidney pain

– Sinus headache , its been raining all day

– Had headache EVERY DAY since having Covid . Got worse since shots . I have history of migraine

– Have been experiencing bad headaches Also some sinus issues Dizziness Have had pulse ox and rapid heart beat since contracting Covid 11/16/2020 but increasingly worse . Went back to Cardiologist . Had appt and have another one coming up

– Still having low pulse ox issues and racing heart on and off since actual COVID .. ( not from vaccine ) had to see a Cardiologist Headache worse since vaccine

– Fast Heart rate Trouble breathing More frequent migraines Heart specialist

– Sinus issues, burning pain neck and back

– Cardio issues again .. have had them on and off since getting Covid 11/20 ( tachycardia, low pulse ox) . Better the last few days .

– Pulse ox issues Shaky Sinus issues

– Chest pressure, heart palpitations, low pulse ox I haven't felt good since getting actual Covid virus ( not the vaccine)

– Additional chest pains , low pulse oxygen alerts . These have been bad since getting actual Covid in November 2020 not from the vaccines. Cardiologist

Amnesia, Myocardial infarction and Somnolence

4T3-34588-32069

– These symptoms occurred last night but today only feeling tired.

– I had an episode of temporary amnesia in late June and have been undergoing tests since to determine cause. Results indicate no Neurological problems, but a moderate myocardial infarction is indicated. Stress Ultra sound will follow this week. Specialists visits- neurologist, cardiologist

– The day after I received my shot, I was exhausted after 10 hrs sleep The previous night. I took a three hour nap that afternoon, something very unusual for me. (I did not see any place to include this information, so adding it now.)

Limb mass, Deafness unilateral and Nervous system disorder

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– Resting heart rate over 124 at 1:34 am.

– Tongue feels like it does when I get numbed at dentist. Mild

– Both Sunday and today, bouts of feeling lightheaded or dizzy

– Nausea comes and goes usually after food, appetite also very low.

– Limbs are extremely cold to the touch as well as extremities are very sensitive to the touch (like nerves are very sensitive even to clothing)

– Throat glands swollen since last night

– Extremely thirsty

– Achy chest with breathing (actually occurred since 12/30/2021 not reported)

– Abdominal pain comes and goes but it is a powerful punching pain when it happens

– Arm that shot was administered had lumps under the skin that were really itchy for 4-6 days. Also, on 1/12/2022 I was diagnosed with acute upper respiratory infection (COVID test was negative). Sore throat, swollen glands, cough, and congestion.

– Breathing problems worsened: continued from 1/10/2022 illness that has continued and worsened from an Upper Respiratory Infection on 1/11/2022 to Acute Bronchitis on 1/18/2022 under medical care, received medications

– Hearing loss in one ear (Audiologist suggested providing this on this platform). Results in that ear were +60 at 8000 Hz

– Consistent cough

– I got booster (Pfizer) in Dec 30, 2021 & onJan 4 came down with severe respiratory infection that took me out for a month. Also have had aprox 50% reduction in hearing on same side as shot (left) may be coincidental but Dr suggested I notify you

Conjunctival hemorrhage, Tooth fracture and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

4T3-73664-39112

– None related to vax, just old age

– Only related to age

– Symptoms i have r related to age and side effects of reg meds, not vax

– Just that size , redness and soreness increased 4th day after 2d vax

– Think my aches and pains are only related to age not vax.

– Symptoms unrelated to vax

– Symptoms age related not vax

– No

– Symptoms r related to age

– No my other meds affect daily life. Vax has been ok

– Subconjunctiva hemmorhage

– Subconj hem in one eye, broken tooth,. Im just getting really old Made appt for tooth , upcoming

Tenderness, Throat irritation and Myalgia

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– Sore muscles in arm, actually more tender first night after shot (2:30pm), arm still sore today when I lift it or touch upper arm.

– Very minor muscle soreness in upper arm

– I have had dull headaches but I dont know if its vaccine related. I have tmj issues so it could be that.

– Super sore when I lift my arm, but zero redness or swelling at injection site

– Not sure if the headache is vaccine related or my TMJ issues, but it happened mid day and the jaw related headaches seem to happen more in the morning.

– Today I have a bit of a sore throat, might be allergies or Saharan dust.

– Scratchy throat

– Positive with COVID this week.

– Covid symptoms two days after booster and then positive a few days after that.

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