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.
Middle insomnia, Constipation and Hypertension
2.2.2021 – I woke up during the night twice (at 1a.m. & 5a.m) like I had had a caffeine drink. .
2.15.2021 – I'm not sure it was related to the shot or not. I've been having some constipation and a little weight gain. I looked it up online and didn't see anything.
4.3.2021 – I've had headaches that I thought would go away. I wake up in the morning with one and I have a dull headache now. Also, for the past week, my blood pressure has been consistently higher, especially in the morning. (Top 150plus/ bottom 75-85)
8.29.2021 – Contracted COVID-19 on 07/22/21. Tested positive on 07/24/21. Sore throat, headaches, and fatigue. Regeneron infusion on 07/28/21. Helped much. Complete recovery was earlier this week. I highly recommend vaccinations and Regeneron.
Arthritis, Pruritus and Injection site pain
2.11.2021 – Soreness around injection site
2.13.2021 – I rarely have headaches but have had them Daily!!
2.22.2021 – I still have pain around the injection cite
3.2.2021 – Itching on upper chest
3.29.2021 – Upper body arms chin chest,Shoulders,neck itching at night. Got worse than last week.
4.12.2021 – Pain in the injected arm
5.31.2021 – Aching pain around injection area at leadt 3 times a week for about a month.
8.30.2021 – Off & on Headaches & occasional pain from the injection site. It seems like the shot triggered arthritis! I treated it myself.
Heavy menstrual bleeding, Rash and Cough
4.9.2021 – Dry cough
4.24.2021 – I had a rash develop on the outside of my armpit.
5.3.2021 – I still have the rash in the armpit area. It appeared a few days after my second shot which was on 4/3. Also I forgot to note that after being in menopause for a full year, I had a Menstrual cycle begin after my second shot. Heaviest period ever.
5.15.2021 – I still have the rash in my arm pit area. It's just outside of that area on my left side.
7.5.2021 – I still have the rash just outside of my arm pit area in the arm I got the injection.
Nerve compression, Neck pain and Myalgia
2.2.2021 – I believe the cause of the pain is a torn rotator cuff, 2 yr old injury that flared up, unknown if related to the covid shot, dont believe so. Orthopedic doctor visit
2.16.2021 – 2nd injection are has excruciating pain radiating to my back and neck, xrays taken negative results, orthopedic surgeon thinks it maybe muscle in my neck, i have a chiropractor appt for Thursday to try to get yhe pain stopped Primary dr, ortho dr, chiropractor
2.23.2021 – My pain turned out to be pinched nerve in neck nothing to do with shot
Eyelid edema, Scab and Edema
2.26.2021 – Symptoms aforementioned were severe yesterday 2/25/21. I was able to get to bathroom only all day yesterday. Also had paresthesia in left arm distally to the fingers. Today 2/26/21 all easing up and feeling much better.
2.27.2021 – Stye => lower, outer right eye. Severe edema, redness, crusty exudate early this morning. Treating with Tobramycin and warm compresses. Dissipating thru the day/evening. I am a RN of 47 years. This 2nd Covid Moderna injection had been an incredible challenge! I am otherwise totally healthy, on no meds, have not had any health encounters in my entire life than well visit checks and routine annual exams.
2.28.2021 – Stye of left outer eye continues - however, edema, redness & exudate diminishing. Continue with Tobramycin & warm compresses
3.1.2021 – Weakness upper legs
3.2.2021 – Left eye stye / edema persists - however, diminishing.
3.3.2021 – Stye/swelling left eye almost resolved.
3.17.2021 – Paresthesia in left arm from shoulder to 2 middle fingers. Blanche return weak on 2 middle fingers. Both symptoms had been improving - now with increased intensity in the past couple of days.
3.24.2021 – Continue to have paresthesia in left arm (where I received both vaccines) increased intensity for the past 2 days; extends from left shoulder thru 3rd and 4 th fingers. Also with sluggish blanch return in 3rd and 4th fingers.
3.31.2021 – Paresthesia continues in left arm extending thru 3rd / 4th fingers -increasing with increased activity. Blanch return remains sluggish in left 3rd/4th fingers.
4.7.2021 – Paresthesia continues in left arm -site of injection - to 3rd & 4th fingers. Diminished blanch return in 3rd & 4th fingers. Intermittently increased with dependency and positioning.
Self-injurious ideation, Oral pustule and Purulent discharge
4.28.2021 – I had to go to the hospital via 911 Adverse effects from COVID-19 injection
5.12.2021 – Swelling of left leg, ankle and foot
5.28.2021 – Left leg and foot swelling.
6.4.2021 – Swelling and pain in my legs
6.11.2021 – Left leg and Right Stump below the knee gets swollen also. Very painful and hard to. The swelling all started after I got my second Covid-19 injection. I also have pain and swelling in the back of the neck with swollen pea size nodules.
6.16.2021 – Swelling of left leg and swelling of right stump swelling at the base of my neck and huge cold sore on the left side of my lower lip which hurts very painful and ozzing puss
6.24.2021 – Left leg still swollen I had to go see my PCP for pain to my leg and lumps in my neck and spine towards the middle of the back. She checked me and ordered Analgesic cream for my back and leg I am still waiting for it at pharmacy.
7.3.2021 – Microbial UTI
8.18.2021 – Neck, lower lumbar, both elbows and body in general are doing terrible . I am in extreme pain all the time to the point where I think that hurting my self would be the solution, but I pray amen thank you
11.17.2021 – I fell and hurt my left knee and left rotator cuff hurts really bad as well.
12.16.2021 – Restless high anxiety Dr (b)(6) pain management
2.10.2022 – Poor mental health issues
2.13.2022 – Ulcers
2.24.2022 – Mursa left ankle
3.3.2022 – Mrsa on right ankle. I am in hospital since 2/22/22 on antibiotics Amen. I lost right leg to Mrsa 2018.
3.11.2022 – Pain to extremities
Dizziness postural, Asthenia and Dizziness
3.3.2021 – Nothing special except a little headache this evening on the left side of my head, but bearable.
3.5.2021 – Non
3.6.2021 – None
3.16.2021 – I feel a little tired and dizzy when I stand up.My blood pressure is good at 103/65/90 around 14:40pm.
3.30.2021 – I get dizzy when I stand up and its been happening for around 10 days now.
3.31.2021 – The dizziness is gone today but I feel very wick and sick without being able to point exactly what is the pain.
5.11.2021 – I feel a little dizzy or light headed. I am little unbalanced. When I stand up straight from a sitting position or bed I feel dizzy the most.
Tension headache, Specialist consultation and Brain fog
2.2.2021 – Started to have trouble sleeping after the second vaccine ? Primary
2.17.2021 – Fatique seems to linger esp. after the second vaccine and I am a RN.
2.24.2021 – Extreme fatique continues , dizzy at times almost total loss of appetite Called for appt. to see why I feel this way also loss of appetite
3.3.2021 – Cant sleep thru the night ? Still moderate fatique. Fair to no appetite.
4.30.2021 – More fatique. , some brain fog. In patient pcp
7.30.2021 – Im aRN. More fatique , it seems as if the fatique gets a little worse at times. I never had head aches. Rt temple headaches most of the day throbbing and band across forehead headaches. 2-3xa week. Primary dr in person or phone
Visual impairment, Depression and Anxiety
2.7.2021 – Simply sick
2.8.2021 – Depression or anciety
2.11.2021 – Brain fog every day
3.5.2021 – Just headache and head fog
3.10.2021 – Every day l experience brain fog, little clarity
3.11.2021 – Brain fog and sharp headache pains have been consistent
3.13.2021 – Brain fog and head aches
3.19.2021 – I cant remember if l listed fatigue before, but around -12 or or 1 pm each day, l am exhausted. And that is every day. I am sleepy.
4.2.2021 – I am not experiencing anything new, however, the brain fog is terrible.
3.8.2022 – SOB
Lymphadenopathy, Pain in extremity and Fatigue
3.22.2021 – Swollen lymph node under the arm that I received the vaccination (very large)
3.23.2021 – Swollen lymph node under my arm still, sharp pain that comes and goes to my L lower leg
3.24.2021 – Swollen lymph node under arm
3.26.2021 – Lymph node under my arm is going down
4.10.2021 – Swollen lymph node under the vaccinated arm
4.11.2021 – Swollen lymph node under vaccines arm
10.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node under the left arm / that's the arm that had the shot Increased fatigue
Hypertension, Heart rate increased and Palpitations
3.15.2021 – Pain specifically in my armpit by the arm that received the injection
3.16.2021 – Pain in armpit by arm that received shot
3.18.2021 – Pain in armpit near arm that received injection
3.13.2022 – Heart palpitations in Sept and Dec. Each episode lasted a day or so with resting heart rate at around 130 bpm. I went to the emergency rroom for the first episode. No cause of palpitations was determined.
10.28.2022 – Friday Oct 24 went to emergency room for heart palpitations
11.2.2022 – Another episode of heart palpitations, i reached out to my Dr for guidance. My heart rate has become variable and unpredictable.
Eyelid disorder, Myasthenia gravis and Atrial fibrillation
3.7.2021 – This started Saturday afternoon. Feel more back to normal today Sunday afternoon.
6.2.2021 – Blurred eye vision. Then all of a sudden a droopy eye lid. Brain MRA and Brain MRI, both were negative.
9.3.2021 – Went to neurologist who diagnosed me with myasthenia gravis
9.3.2021 – Been diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis three weeks after 2nd maderna shot. Not sure shot is responsible. Went to primary care and he sent me Neurologist
9.20.2021 – MG flare up and went into AFIB
10.4.2021 – Myasthenia Gravis has been acting up.
11.24.2021 – Diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis.
2.21.2022 – Diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis after 2nd Moderna vaccine.
Eructation, Respiratory disorder and Vision blurred
1.29.2021 – Dizzy
2.26.2021 – Dizzy and mental fog
2.27.2021 – Dizzy, blurred vision and mental fog
2.28.2021 – Heartburn, burping, mental fog
3.26.2021 – Feverish, sweats, headache, nausea and fatigue
4.2.2021 – Dizzy, headache, nausea and diarrhea
8.27.2021 – Daily headaches, increased breathing problems, ER trip for asthma, shingles, and on going aches and pains
2.28.2022 – Covid
5.12.2022 – Covid positive Jan 20 And again April 14th Ongoing post Covid symptoms including nausea, headaches and vertigo
11.13.2022 – Headaches Dizziness Nausea Neck pain Shingles three times Covid three times
Induration, Skin discoloration and Skin warm
3.11.2021 – Around day 7 or 8 I developed a red rash patch on my arm near the injection site. Before the red patch showed up that spot had been itchy. It was red and kind of hard and warm for a few days. It's still slightly discolored and unremarkable otherwise.
3.25.2021 – felt some tingling in the vaccine arm immediately after receiving it
3.26.2021 – I can feel the injection site of the arm where I got the first shot (not second) today.
Pelvic pain, Intermenstrual bleeding and Dysmenorrhea
2.9.2021 – This is the least painful day, its been VERY severe for many. I have a genetic mutation: MTHFR-C677T. I for an as of yet unknown reason get lung infections easily. Ive had pneumonia a dozen times since age 18 when I was given the Pneumococcal 23 vaccine.
2.10.2021 – Same as before.
2.22.2021 – Lower back, pelvis, hip joint pain. Less than before, it didnt start until after 24 hrs that same as last time. I have a MTHFR genetic mutation.
3.7.2021 – My period started spotting 12 days early. Spotting lasted 7days. Full flow started 5 days early and was very intense with cramps way outside the norm with nausea which was not normal. It just stopped today. Weirdest period Ive had in about a decad
Bone operation, Femur fracture and Hip arthroplasty
4.1.2021 – None. No reaction at all
4.2.2021 – No
4.3.2021 – No, I am starting to doubt I actually got the vaccine
4.5.2021 – Had a Covid test today
4.6.2021 – Had a Covid test Monday and it was negative. Surgery on April 8th
4.14.2021 – I have had diarrhea for the past three days. It could be from the new medications that I am taking. I had hip replacement surgery on April 8th.
3.31.2022 – My breast cancer came back. I have had two lumpectomies and 20 radiation treatments. Also a hip and knee replacement Radiation was outpatient. Hip and knee replacements hospital
5.2.2022 – I had 4 weeks of radiation from my reoccurring breast cancer
8.1.2022 – I had two procedures on July 28th and 29th that account for me feeling fair. I am recovering from those procedures. I had a covid PCR test that was negative before the procedures
12.14.2022 – I fell and shattered my femur while I was visiting my son's in California. I had to have major surgery on my femur and I am still in California recovery. My 2 son's came down with covid , one of them has long term Covid. I tested positive for covid
Syncope, Injection site swelling and Neck pain
1.9.2021 – Slightly faint/slightly giddy in head
1.11.2021 – Forgot to mention prior but site has been swollen and sore since Friday 8th night
1.12.2021 – Site still somewhat swollen and sore to touch
1.13.2021 – Site still mildly swollen and mildly tender to touch. Muscle aches may be unrelated. Still feel mild fatigued
7.9.2021 – Episodic, debilitating burning left chest pain left arm pain, left neck pain, and some right arm pain both at rest and with activity x 1 month. Generalized weakness and fatigue. Seen my doctor for this twice without identified cause. Wearing sling.
Arthropathy, Painful respiration and Cardiac disorder
2.10.2021 – cough, runny nose, hurts to breathe at times, sore throat
2.17.2021 – Severe pain in the right side of my upper body. Wrapping around from my lower back to my abdomen.
2.28.2021 – Almost no use of my right arm for the past 3 days. Severe pain and cramping.
3.3.2021 – It's been a week since I got the 2nd vaccine. My arm is still very sore, sometimes can't use it, and it feels like something with huge teeth is biting my arm from the inside out. I wish someone would actually respond to these messages. Getting frustrated and feel like it's pointless to tell you how I'm feeling
3.10.2021 – nausea, diarrhea
3.24.2021 – Heart problems
4.8.2021 – migraine, ear infections, diarrhea, sinus infection
2.24.2022 – I will have to have my right knee replaced. Breathing issues due to cold weather and previously having covid. Constant body aches from previously having covid.
Internal hemorrhage, Transfusion and Pulmonary thrombosis
4.17.2021 – Nausea
10.23.2021 – 1 contracted covid the 1st week of October. Symptoms were initially minor but I feveloped blood clot in left lung. Also am experiencing on going symptoms..body aches, nausea, high BP. IV for covid; xray, ct scan & blood tests.
4.26.2022 – I developed a blood clot from covid. Then had internal bleeding requiring 2 units of blood. Im mildly nauseated most of the time and food doesn't taste good. I felt fine after getting vaccinated and was only mildly ill when i contracted covid.
Heart transplant, Renal transplant and Sputum discolored
3.18.2021 – Morning nauseousness jus flem looking clear not yellowish but overall good.
9.2.2021 – I had A dual organ Transplant after 7yrs on list heart and kidney early August all things are resolved im healing well have had multiple covid test at (b)(6) in (b)(6) it was successful and im moving forward.
3.4.2022 – Heart kidney transplant 0% immunity
10.21.2022 – I still have muscle & bit more noticable joint pain toes, fingers, elbows thats new, but fatigue & triedness, just a lack of Energy period but i keep trying to move around to get passed it ??? But i do have health issues so ????
Lymphadenopathy
10.5.2021 – Swelling of lynph gland in neck
10.6.2021 – Swollen neck gland - slightly less swillen today than yesterday
10.7.2021 – Lymph node still swollen but less than originally Dr out this week,Not an emergency but will check in next week if swollen
10.8.2021 – Swollen gland under chin Internist's office
10.9.2021 – Swollen neck gland Internist office yesterday
5.18.2022 – Not today, but day after shot - had on Monday and today Wed. Sude effects were Tued. None side effects went away in a day
Chromaturia, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Dehydration
3.16.2021 – Nauseated since getting shot. Almost diarrhea today.
3.17.2021 – Upset tummy
4.5.2021 – Feel a lot better than yesterday
4.7.2021 – Itchy whole body
4.23.2021 – Cough but not worse. Tested for COVID. Not COVID.
4.30.2021 – Cough went to urgent careTested for COVID on April 22-Negative Monday, April, April 26, Saw primary Dr. and had a Albuteril treatment. Taking antibiotics and inhaler.
7.2.2021 – Cough
10.1.2021 – Very tired for 2.5 months. Dr said not Covid or vax related.
10.6.2021 – Arm with injection. Lymph nodes feels like it will explode from under my arm. Right breast pain, very intense. Had breast surgery one year ago. Again, feels like something is really to explode out of breast. Heartburn
10.7.2021 – Urine orange as in dehydrated. Drinking lots of water. Some breast pain as in day before. Not as tired today. It's been a little rough. Suggest to get shot on Friday if norm a M-F worker.
10.8.2021 – I feel a lot better today!
11.15.2021 – Odd pain left arm (Injection site) and hip.
4.4.2022 – Ear ache
4.7.2022 – Itchy body
4.9.2022 – Itchy scalp snd itchy all over body
4.23.2022 – Tired and lack of wanting to do anything. Stomach issues Arm ache
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Cold sweat and Neuralgia
12.22.2020 – I've had long covid' with symptoms since getting Covid in July, but these symptoms are exacerbated or returning ones that I've previously had during covid/long covid.
12.27.2020 – I have had all these symptoms since getting Covid in July.
1.10.2021 – Fever, headache, nausea, chills, shortness of breath, nerve pain, muscle aches and pains, chest tightness, cold sweats, severe stomach pain, lack of appetite, extreme fatigue, runny nose, watery eyes, sore throat, hoarse throat, chest pain, sleepines
1.15.2021 – Vital Illness symptoms: low grade temp, fever, chest tightness, fatigue, nausea, lack of appetite, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, excessive sweating, chills, ringing ears, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, muscle aches and pains, sore eyes.
1.31.2021 – I have long covid and these symptoms since July.
2.1.2021 – I have long covid every day, but nothing worse.
2.3.2021 – Im in a fibromyalgia flare and have long covidsince July.
Blood bilirubin increased, Peripheral coldness and Hypoesthesia
2.19.2021 – Tingly fingers, right hand only. Shot in left arm.
2.20.2021 – Numbness, right hand only. It is colder than left hand.
2.21.2021 – numbness in right hand only - chilly fingers
2.22.2021 – Numbness in hand
2.23.2021 – Tingly right hand
2.24.2021 – tingly, chilly right hand (shot in left arm)
2.25.2021 – tingly fingers, right hand
3.25.2021 – Might be just migraine. I am prone. Three this week.
3.18.2022 – High bilirubin. Had MRI with referral to gastrointestinal specialist. Will be 5 months before I see him in May. Sad state of our broken medical system. MRI and ultrasound
Neck pain and Rhinorrhea
3.22.2021 – Minor pain localized to about a square inch on left back of neck (injection was in left arm fyi)
3.24.2021 – A few brief episodes of very mild pain on back left side of neck, on maybe a square inch. Nb: shot was in left arm
3.26.2021 – Very mild neck pain localized to about a square inch on back left side
4.12.2021 – Some mild pain on neck, near the base of the back of the neck
5.2.2021 – Mild runny nose
10.11.2021 – Occasional runny nose and similarly minor annoyances on and off. Biweekly COVID tests all negative
11.28.2021 – Mildly running nose, occasional coughing
Loss of consciousness, Constipation and Pregnancy
5.12.2021 – Extreme sudden dizziness, almost passed out (this is not normal for me, has only happened a few times during pregnancy)
6.7.2021 – Broke out in hives 6/1 for unknown reason. I get them every few years and have never figured out the trigger, so likely unrelated to the vaccine.
12.12.2021 – Constipation - no BM yesterday and I'm vegan so very regular with BMs
12.14.2021 – Constipation - did not have my regular morning BM
6.12.2022 – Intense headache, some body ache
Muscle tightness, Muscle spasms and Injection site pain
10.1.2022 – I took my last booster on 9/16/23. The area in which I received the shot has a pain level of 8.5-9. I'm calling my doctor Monday, October 3 for an appointment. It really hurts Calling for appointment 10/3/22
10.15.2022 – Where the shot was given, it still hurts. The pain feels like muscle spasm that stays. It a tightening feeling. The pain is a level 9 and 10 sometimes. Other than that it's a 5/6. I will make an appointment next week. Primary doctor or shoulder doctor.
12.23.2022 – The vaccination location on my right arms still pulsates. Pain level 8-9 Will make appointment with Orthopedic
Slow speech, Asthma and Vertigo
2.24.2021 – I had muscle cramps last night for a few hours, but I woke up and they were gone.
2.26.2021 – I had horrible asthma symptoms yesterday evening.
3.5.2021 – My breathing and asthma have been worse than usual for three days.
3.11.2021 – Asthma is bad today
3.12.2021 – An pain at the air and the entire upper arm, like muscle soreness.
3.13.2021 – Stuffy nose
3.31.2021 – Unsure of it is related, but o have had an increase in my asthma symptoms.
5.25.2022 – Dizziness for a Siri time. Then slowed speech. Coworkers said something was wrong. Room spinning. Getting checked out at ER.
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
3.6.2021 – Swelling and soreness in lymph nodes on collarbone and underarm of arm where injection was given
3.7.2021 – Swelling and soreness of lymph nodes by collarbone and under arm where injection was given
3.8.2021 – Swollen, sore lymph nodes on collarbone and underarm of arm where injection was given
3.9.2021 – Swelling and soreness of lymph nodes on collarbone and underarm of arm that received injection
3.10.2021 – Slight swelling and soreness of lymph nodes on collarbone of arm where injection was given
Pruritus, Oropharyngeal pain and Cough
2.2.2021 – Itching from head to ankles from 4 am to 6 am.
2.3.2021 – I have itching from head, upper right thigh and upper body every now and then.
2.15.2021 – Top of head itches every once in a while.
6.30.2022 – Throat started to get sore on the 14, took Covid test but it was negative. Coughing more that night and the next day with headaches, more pain in throat and body aches Wednesday. Took Covid test on Thursday and it was POSITIVE! No fever.
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