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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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Skin disorder, Skin discoloration and Rash

544-33257-98700

– Leg pain on right side report to LA Country

– Leg pain continues

– More leg pain from possible vaccine adversed reaction to Johnson & Johnson

– Dark spots have six and right leg still hurt due to the vaccine J&J Very high deductible and now unemployed

– Skin rash continues to worse and appear after the second booster.

– Started to see signs of Covid toes

– I continue to have leg pain and got Covid again for second time on December 3 Continue to have skin problems rashes on legs and now back

Catheterization cardiac, Telemedicine and Painful respiration

544-36713-99892

– Ache in my back and chest; i feel a little dizzy or spacy intermittently

– I had chest pain and pain in my back. Abnormal ecg and Stress test followed by cardiac cathertization. Test result did not show a heart problem. Not sure what it was at this point. Dr. office visit, ecg, stress test, cardiac cath.

– my chest and ribcage ache when I breathe

– flu like symptomsachy muscles and joints, gastrointestinal symptoms, loss of taste (but not smell) fatigue. telehealth -+ follow up 2 weeks later with routine 6 mo checkup

Musculoskeletal stiffness, Neck pain and Arthralgia

544-63926-44098

– Ive had a sore, stiff neck on the right side of my neck which is the same side that I received the vaccine on. It hasnt gotten any better.

– Have a stiff neck. I also got a stiff neck when I received the 1st Vaccine

– Stiff neck especially on the right side which is the side I received my vaccine on

– Stiff neck

– Slight stiff neck

– Pain in my neck and shoulder which radiates down my right arm

– Pain in neck and arm on side vaccine was given.

– Headaches more often and lasting longer, stiff neck

– I tested positive for covid Urgent care

Lymph node pain, Myalgia and Lymphadenopathy

545-17869-39793

– Have had knees and they are hurting worse than usual last 2 weeks. Don't think related to the vaccine. Can't get next cortisone shots until end of the month.

– Noted I have some enlarged lymph nodes in my back and to upper L arm. Not tender. They appeared about 2-3 weeks after 2nd shot.

– Swollen lymph node in L axils. Same arm shot was given in. Tender in area.

– Today, low grade fever, muscle aches, head congestion.

Lip swelling, Muscle twitching and Urticaria

545-20032-82374

– Very tired last night and itching behind both knees, both elbows, and the back of both arms by shoulders after I had already reported for yesterday. Took a Benedryl and Pepcid to help with itching and was completely gone this morning. No symptoms today.

– Had itching on arms and back of legs above the knees last night after I had reported for the day. Took Benedryl and Pepcid for it.

– Itching on the back of my legs from the knees up. Started Zyrtec and Pepcid and will take on a daily basis. Itching subsided after taking medication.

– Itching and hives came back on 1/1/21 and lips swelled up early morning of 1/4/21. Went to doctor, got steroid shot and increased meds. Got referred to allergist. Increased meds again and waiting on allergy test. Advised me not to get 2nd shot. Regular doctor's visit

Disorganised speech, Loss of consciousness and Syncope

545-32262-54445

– Low back ache and generally achy all over

– Slight palpitations last night (roughly 5-6 hrs post booster shot)

– Heart racing , consistent heart rate of 100 or above (regular heart rate is 60-70) when I'm not lying down

– Positive COVID test after what felt like a heavy cold, exhaustion. Negative PCR after a week, but continued exhaustion for a few more days. Physically back to normal after 10 days but have word confusion and brain fog

– Fainted and blacked out for over a minute roughly 12-13 hrs after the shot. May or may not be related to the vaccine

Bipolar disorder, Mood altered and Injection site discoloration

545-32666-20144

– I forgot to mention there is still a bruise around the injection site. Its not a bother to me, I literally didnt even feel the shot. The doctor who administered the vaccine noticed within a few seconds of my getting the shot that there was swelling there immediately. He asked if I was ok, felt dizzy, etc, but I was perfectly fine. My arm was sore about 7 hours later, but it seemed to correlate with my no longer moving around.it was sore and a little stiff again the next morning when I woke up, but quickly went away as I moved around. Just thought Id mention it in case its helpful. No one else I know has had a blue bruise around the injection site. There is no swelling, no itching, the skin looks normal other than the underlying color change. Hope this helps in some way. Thank you for your work during the pandemic.

– Ive been noticing a severe mood crash. Im bipolar 1 and its very well managed both with medication, which adhere to religiously, and other strategies like structuring my life to my adamant age, but this fatigue and malaise seems to have sent my mood into a spiral similar to what I experienced as I approached and went through menopause. Im ok, but its been a marked difference that is just now lifting in the past half hour or so after over 2 days of a crashing mood and distorted thinking.

Trichorrhexis, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

545-33930-57483

– None

– Dizziness

– The pain was at the base of my skull on both sides. I have never had a pain like this there before.

– Continuing swollen lymph node pain at base of skull -right side back of head. Sometimes pain continues to front of neck on that side.

– I have hair breakage again, like I after my second Moderna vaccination. I would like to know what in the vaccine causes this. I'm not happy with this, it will take months to stop, grow out again. Plus additional haircuts to try to make it look even.

– Hair breakage. Also occurred after second Moderna vaccine and now my second booster.

Asthma, Erythema and Chest discomfort

546-13816-56767

– Felt feverish without a fever, chest tightness, allergy-induced asthma was worse and felt very fatigued. Light-headed ness.

– Once in awhile my temp will quickly go to 99.5 and my face will go red. It lasts for about 2 or 3 minutes and then goes away.

– Fatigue, shortness of breath, headache and overall feel crappy. This has happened on several occasions since my vaccination.

– Sniffles, sneezing, headache

Analgesic drug level, Skin sensitization and Nodule

546-28028-48707

– Top Left thigh skin is tingly when touched. Has been since injection but did not think it was related but has not gone away.

– Left thigh skin is still sensitive

– I noticed a sore on the underside of my left thigh several days ago and today it became painful. It may be causing the sensitivity of the skin on the topside of left thigh. Neither seem to be waning.

– Had a lot of muscle ache. Took extra strength Tylenol for 3 days (2x/day). Asthma is a little worse. Wheezing and coughing more than norm. Better today though.

– Rattle in chest with cough. Clears with inhaler

Hiatus hernia, Streptococcal infection and Sputum discolored

547-18460-84178

– Shortness of breath that resolved with else of my asthma inhaler.

– Headache, runny nose, severe nasal congestion After telehealth visit, I was Swabbed for covid, flu, and strep

– Hiatal hernia EGD done. Surgery recommended

– Severe nasal congestion. Fever. Sore throat. Headache. Had 2 negative rapid covid tests. Diagnosed with strep and sinus infection.

– In the past few weeks I've had Increased severe nasal congestion. Allergy like symptoms. Yellow post nasal drip. Strep positive test. Fever.

Hypopnea, Injection site nodule and Impaired work ability

547-84964-62481

– I received my 1st dose of the Pfizer vaccine on 3/18/2021. On 3/26/2021, I experienced a knot at the injection site on my arm, a red rash, slight cough and a brief moment of rapid/shallow breathing known as COVID arm. It was improved by 3/30/2021.

– Slight chest congestion

– Chest congestion and slight cough

– I have experienced some fatigue, body aches and chest congestion (lasted 5/1-5/4/2021). It is better now, though. I took a COVID-19 test on 5/4/2021 to be on the safe side and found out today (5/6/2021) it was negative. I was unable to work on 5/3.

– I had a viral infection that lasted about 10 days, but it was not COVID. I was achy, tired and had head/chest congestion.

Cardiovascular symptom, Impaired healing and Systemic lupus erythematosus

548-25886-26629

– no appetite

– up the jawline to the backs of ears hurts, on both sides. This is new.

– tinnitus in one ear

– lupus acting up Doctorsoffice

– Musculoskeletal, knee & back

– Lupus is activated, ankles & wrists affected

– Could be a lupus episode

– daily headache

– Thought heart attack but hospital echo & stress test ruled that out, maybe GI

– Aching knees ecsma asthma

– inability to sleep, brain fog- could neither read nor watch TV

– kind of a brain fog, still

– usually my temp is 97.4 or 97.5

– lupus is activated, hurting right wrist. right forearm aches, (not a lupus symptom)

– Lupus has kicked up around wrist, finger, ankles

– Joint pain, knee in particular

– joint pain

– after flu vaccine 10/7, tingling numbness right foot, then a week later left foot, right thigh

Weight fluctuation, Acute stress disorder and Autonomic nervous system imbalance

548-27588-24030

– High anxiety, panic attack after injection, numbness in tongue

– Panic Attacks

– Tachycardia/ Severe Panic episodes 1/8 + 1/9. Currently on CAM Heart Monitor and had echocardiogram completed 1/15

– Ongoing Post Vaccination Symptoms- POTS/ Dysautonomia, insomnia, adrenaline dumps, weight fluctuations, brain fog, tingles, tachycardia (150-180 resting hr at times), headaches, shortness of breath intermittent, neuropathy EKG x2, Echocardiogram, 1 week Heart Monitor, Immunologist appointment , currently waiting for appointment with Dysautonomia specialist at (b)(6)

Injection site discoloration, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

548-84755-88696

– Red lines from injection site down arm. One is particularly noticeable and extends to the elbow. Feels bumpy and slightly itchy. Other lines are shorter and lighter in color.

– Fatigue and tiredness not related to the vaccine or other health issues. I just have a lot of other things going on in my life that wear me out occasionally.

– Dont know whether the headache was related to the shot or the start of a migraine during the night last night. I got up and took my migraine meds and the headache was gone when I got up this morning.

– Extremely tired but dont think its in any way related to the vaccine. I just have a lot of things going on in my life that are at times overwhelming which wears me out.

– Lower back aches. Only mild soreness at injection site.

– Just mild tenderness at injection site. Gets less tender each day.

– Only mild soreness at injection site.

– Yesterday evening I noticed the injection area was slightly swollen, sore and itchy. First time that's ever happened. Those symptoms gone today.

Foreign body sensation in eyes, Injection site mass and Joint swelling

549-15351-26780

– Slight sore throat, very slight earache.

– There is a lump under the skin where I got the shot. Has been for two days.

– Today my eye felt like there was something in it. This happens sometimes when I wake up and is unrelated to the shot.

– Blurry vision today. Not terrible and only for an hour or so. Depression and anxiety and fatigue continue. None of this is vaccine-related.

– Hot flashes.

– My joint pains are worse this week. This just happens; I don't believe it's in any way related.

– Fatigue and anxiety have been very bad. I do not believe there is likely any connection to the vaccine. These are health issues I already had. They're just worse this week than last.

– Swollen feet and ankles

Ulcer, Skin irritation and Nodule

549-15833-13384

– Had headache and pain injection site 45 minutes after injection on 3/20/21. Pain at injection site an headache morning of 3/21/21. Pain and swelling at injection site on headache 3/22/21

– Swelling under arm

– COVID arm around injection site a below and above. Larger area then I thought it would be. Started 4/24/21.

– Headache still sometimes feels worse. Under arm still sore.

– Still having headaches some days the headaches fills worse. I have found knots on my head/skull.

– Headache

– Skin irritation sores and spin pain

– Unable to describe on this format.

Postmenopausal hemorrhage, Tachycardia and Swelling

549-15920-93382

– Significant sore throat all night. Gone this morning.

– Sore throat

– Tachycardia

– Was through the night...drenched in am. Better now. Severe backache. Nauseated.

– Lymphadenopathy under arm

– Lymphadenopathy under arm of injection

– Rash on face and arms. X 5 days. Better with Presnisone, Zyrtec, and Triamsinolone Creme. Unknown etiology. Worried it could be related to vaccine or COVID. Getting better. No other symptoms.

– Night sweats

– Enlarged lymph nodes

– Axillary and pectoral pain, enlarged nodes

– Full face rashswelling and itching. Dramatic. Similar to one I had post 2nd vaccine at around the 2-3 week mark. SteroidsPrednisone x 4 days

– Itching of face and neck continues but is much improved with Zyrtec and Prednisone. Not since last reported. Only one interaction with medical personnel.

– Severe tinnitus ENT visit next week after reading about possible vaccine connection

– Vaginal bleeding post menopausal x 24 yrs. Rash. Resolved. Vertigo ongoing. Tinnitus, severe, ongoing. Transvaginal ultra sound

Sleep disorder, Influenza and Vertigo

549-20882-61186

– I missed yesterdays check on because i was in bed. I had moderate achiness all night the night of my dose April 7 and got no sleep at all. It was gone by 8 the morning of the 8th

– I had either a cold or a light flu. At homeCOVID test was negative. I'm 90%recovered. I have some lingering fatigue

– Vertigo. Mild. Has diminished with doing the Eply maneuver. May be allergy related as mild head congeztion is present

Stress, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Night sweats

549-25706-62225

– Anxious feeling in chest

– Night sweats

– Left armpit sore, swollen lymph nodes?

– Two headaches, yesterday and today. Both aleveated with 400mg of ibuprofen. Probably not associated with the vaccine... Stress and I get headaches often.

– Headaches and a migraine.. I get these from time to time so I don't think they are related to my vaccine.

– A slight cough with a slight running nose, but maybe due to a cold?

– Mild cold symptoms (slight sore throat, mild runny nose, very light occasional cough) - last 5 days. Headaches- I've had headaches before vaccines.

Sluggishness, Gastrointestinal disorder and Abdominal pain

549-75565-67976

– Flush redness on my face, cheeks. All symptoms were very MILD.

– Things that usually hurt are just a bit enhanced & therefore Im having trouble sleeping.

– Still a little abdominal issue, but much better!

– Very gassy nothing new in my diet.

– No severe abdominal issues for Dose 2. Found out Dose 1 abdominal issues were NOT from the shot, they were from Spoiled Walmart Chicken. Please make a note of that. Thanks.

– Just worn out. Gaining strength back from the ordeal.

– Still a tad sluggish. But still got things done.

Lower respiratory tract infection, Somnolence and Abdominal pain upper

54A-18429-87329

– Probably not from vaccine

– Fibromyalgia flare up. And today the bottom of my leg is having very sharp pains on and off especially while sitting. Will see dr. If not better tomorrow. Could not miss work.

– Im having my 3rd episode of nausea, lightheadedness and exhaustion.

– Chest cold

– I had Covid

– If I do too much in a day, like cleaning and working out on Sat. I feel awful the next day and have to sleep most of the day. Like my fibromyalgia is in overtime.

– Very tired and at least one day a week feel sick.

– Stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea

Staphylococcal infection, Injection site inflammation and Diabetes mellitus

54A-18439-50803

– High Blood Sugars (above 400)

– New symptoms started last night: L arm inflammation. Bright red at and surrounding area of injection site with severe pain extending throughout entire left arm. Unable to sleep due to pain and hard swelling surrounding injection site. Nauseated with migraine since yesterday. Ibuprofen did not help.

– Injection site still very red and inflamed, painful. Pain radiates down arm. Lethargic and chills.

– The red rash around the injection site has not subsided. It is still very red, large, hot, hard, raised, and itchy. Is this normal? Did the vaccine not reach the muscle? Extremely high blood sugars and excessive fatigue as well.

– Still have redness and swelling, pain at and around injection site. Abdominal pain. Joint pain. Lethargic and nauseous. I worry about getting the second shot next week. Will side effects be even worse and last even longer?

– Nausea, Fatigue, Insomnia

– Increased nausea and headaches

– Staff Infection on R shoulder. Dehydration, headaches, and extremely high blood sugars above 600+. (Type I Diabetic) Lethargic 24/7.

– Increased lethargy and blood sugars above 600 daily for past few weeks.

– High Blood Sugar Spike (above 550)

– Extremely high blood sugars

– Severe dizziness

– Severe fatigue and migraines daily. Blood sugars above 500 daily.

– Severe Migraines

– Daily Migraines and extremely high blood sugars over 500+. Severe fatigue.

– Extremely high blood sugars over 500

– Extreme high blood sugars (Type 1 Diabetic). Lethargic. Insomnia every night. Migraines.

– Higher blood sugars daily (above 500). Also increased migraines.

– High blood sugars above 500

– High Blood Sugars (Type I)

– High Blood Sugars above 450

– Severe sore throat today and high sugars.

– Migraines, heart palpitations, and high blood sugars above 500.

Cyst, Musculoskeletal pain and Memory impairment

54A-23263-72014

– Sleeping 12 hours unusual for me.

– Headache fatigue

– Spasms in left shoulder where I got shot. Pain and tenderness at shot site.

– Vomiting, spasm in arm that was vaccinated and hand pain in vaccinated arm.

– Tingling in legs

– Memory issue

– Cough, sore throat, aches and pains, back shoulder blade pain, dizziness, phlegm, and extreme fatigue.

– Exhausted

– Extreme fatigue

– Swelling in joints, memory fog, can't remember things.

– Exhausted, muscle aches, brain fog,

Nerve block, Thirst decreased and Mucosal discoloration

54A-25473-48938

– Cough

– Fatigue

– Dizziness, very vivid dreams (delirium like), sore throat, loss of appetite, weak.

– Very vivid frightening dreams (almost like delirium you get with malaria or typhoid fever).

– Vivid scary dreams. Need to sleep. Extreme fatigue.

– Nausa comes in waves, stiff neck, arm used in vaccine is still red, pounding headache, frightening dreams (deletion like in malaria and/or typhoid, continued loss of appetite, lack of thirst, fatigue/tiredness, etc.

– Nausea, dizziness, cough

– Deep cough, green sticky mucus, fatigue, exhaustion Home health

– Worsening dizziness

– Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes

– I have complex regional pain syndrome. The 2nd COVID vaccine reacted to my sensitivity and spread the CRPS to my shoulder & arm where the shot was given. I saw my pain doctor about it today. The second injection reacted like an injury & CRPS set in.

– Feet and legs are like dead- they feel more than numb but at the same time they burn and feel like knives are being stuck in them. From the bottom of my feet to my waist (both front and back of my legs, buttocks, pelvic area affected) Lumbar sympathetic block

– Dead legs/feet and burning pain and knives have intensified. The lumbar sympathetic block that they tried on Nov. 23, 2021 only brought the pain down for 1 day to a 7 and then it returned to a 10+. I am terrified! I do not know where to turn!

– Pain has intensified in my left foot, ankle, leg all the way to waist. My buttocks feels like it has been anesthetized, but across the entire area I have burning and like knives stabbing me.

– Pain and numbness in feet and legs is worsening. In the morning, my husband must help me move my legs to get out of bed. It is like they are dead yet excoriating painful at the same time. I fear I will loose the use of them if my doctors do nothing

– My legs are dead from feet to waist. But not just dead, incredibly, excruciatingly painful! It has gone from bad to worse. I am told by allergist/immunologist not to take another Covid vaccine or booster, nor the new bi-variant.

Dry eye, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Swelling

54A-33747-55807

– Injection site just a little bit tender to the touch but not sure like with the 1st shot. They used a round patch that they put the needle through and left on, thinking that made the difference.

– I received my booster on 12/11 so I'm not having any symptoms today, but I did have soreness, slight redness & swelling for 6 days after my booster and also was achy and fatigued on 12/12 but only for the one day.

– Sore throat, dry eyes and feeling hotter than usual but not enough to get the thermometer out. Could also be hot flashes... Aches and injection site pain are mild, just not feeling 100%

– Have had a sore throat the whole time and slight post-nasal drip. Not sure if that is vaccine side effects or due to the transition to heat being on for winter, or seasonal allergies.

Arthritis, Swelling and Injection site swelling

54A-80379-00244

– None - pain, redness and swelling subsided overnight

– At the injection site: pain, a large raised red ring around the site (about 3-½} in diameter) swelling, and itching.

– Just generally feel like crap

– Still just feel crappy. Good thing this was round 2, because I will never do this again...

– This is like the least fun game, ever...

– Side effects make me VERY CRANKY according to my family.

– Increased arthritic activity In person visit

Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Pain in extremity

54B-21317-76460

– My arm and hand have been numb and tingly since my 2nd dose

– I have had numbness in my left arm and hand that started following the 2nd dose. Its not getting any better.

– My left arm and hand have been numb since dose #2. If someone could please call I would like to discuss the symptoms.

– My left arm and hand have been numb and tingling since the 2nd dose. Can someone call me?

– My left arm and hand have been numb and tingling since the day of my second dose. If someone could call I would like to know if this is to be expected. Its been over a week.

– My arm and hand numbness hasnt gone away since dose 2 on 1/26.

– Minor arm ache but getting better daily.

Mouth swelling, Swelling of eyelid and Lip swelling

54B-22575-87545

– I have hives and lost appetite 2wks after the 1st vaccine. Had hives on my neck, arms, underarm stomach and puff lower lip. Not sure if is vaccine related. In person visit

– My inner right eye lid was itchy 11 hours after my 2nd vaccine and got pretty swollen eye lid. My neck and upper arm areas had hives. I took 2 25 mg Benadryl that night and the next morning rash gone but eyelid still swollen but not as bad as night before. I took 2 Benadryl again last night before l went to bed and theres no rash but eye lid still a bit swollen.

– On the 11th night after dinner l broke out with hives again on body. I took a Benadryl and the hives calmed down. On my 1st vaccine l broke out with hives on the 12th night after the vaccine. Not sure if related to the vaccine or not.

– I had rash on 2/15 night after dinner and today after lunch both sides of my lower mouth got swollen. Thats wired because both times l ate food l had before with no problem. All the rash incidents happened after my vaccines. I took Zyrtec for rash

– Still break out with rash on and off after dinner at night. I will be seeing an allergy specialist in March.

Wheezing, Ear pain and Neck pain

54B-33125-84454

– Upper chest and neck pain

– Day after severe shortness of breath and wheezing. Lasted about 15 min. Day two after vaccine, extreme pain in right ear, neck and upper chest. Day 3 better, nut muscle pain in neck and upper chest so bad I could not bend over. Yesterday, day 4, I went to PC dr. He said he thought the muscle soreness was from vaccine, but we are following up with chest xray and cardiologist.

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