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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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Coccydynia, Ear congestion and Fall

56K-22101-19829

– Mild sniffles, congestion. Nothing else.

– Hurting from fall on ice

– Abdominal pain (GI tract or kidneystone??)

– Mild congestion. Occasional fatigue.

– Head cold with congestion. Fatigue, lethargic, runny, stuffy sinuses. Slight headaches, NO fever or loss of taste. Slight weakness.

– I was very fatigued & felt poorly on July 10th. Slight fever felt unwell. AM blood sugar spiked well above normal for me on July 11.

– I underwent an EMG nerve test today; after effects contribute to fatique

– Ear congestion. Fatigue. Possible exposure to non-COVID bacterial infection from visiting relatives, all of whom have had recent negative COVID test results.

– Much higher fasting blood sugar readings every morning since booster vaccination.

– Continued unusually high blood glucose readings.

– Continued hidg blood glucose readings both after fasting & after meals

– High blood sugar readings continue.

– Experienced fall from chair 5 days ago resulting in moderate pain at bottom of spine. NOT related to Covid vaccination or infection. Scheduled appt w/sports medicine specialist; waiting 1 week for earliest available appt.

– Cough. Sore throat. Sniffles. Run down

Asthma, Hypersensitivity and Chest pain

56K-31789-18533

– lymph node swallen

– Soar throat

– Soar throat a bit

– Left shoulder pectoral hurts

– Once in a while I Have a pain in my left pectoral above my heart. Not sure if us related

– The pain in my left side of the chest started about 2 weeks after my second dose ( e3 weeks ago) . It is not constant, but has not gone away.. after reading, it could match the symptoms of pericarditis. What should I do?

– Chest pains continue. Have an appointment to the doctor on July 2

– Breathing Allergies came back after 20 years! May be unrelated

– My allergies are back. Not sure why

– Asthma attack and diagnosed with asthma and allergies attack.

Lip pruritus, Tongue pruritus and Food allergy

56L-11281-51395

– Numb, itchy lips, swollen tongue

– Still have a little bit of numbness, itching and swelling in my lips and tongue. However it seems to be resolving itself, because it's not nearly as bad as it was the last two days.

– Rapid pulse that has since subsided, but that may have just been from my anxiety.

– Swelling burning & and numbness in lips & tongue

– Numbness & swelling of lips and tongue not sleeping

– Slight numbness &swelling in lips &tongue

– Numbness & swelling in the lips and tongue

– Sudden and intermittant burning across my chest. Have not felt it in a couple of days.

– Why in the fuck is my tongue still swollen? It's been 5 fucking weeks. If you can't answer that, don't bothet me again.

– I'm now allergic to red meat.

Fractured sacrum, Pelvic fracture and Injection site discoloration

56L-27146-72378

– No I was tired before the vaccine so thats not really that significant

– No

– I fell about 2 months ago & have non displaced fractures of the sacral & pelvic areas but are healing Nothing to do with with vaccinations & got my Prolea shot yesterday

– Sore throat

– Just received shot so have to wait

– Temp down to 98.8

– No Tylenol helping fever & headache

– Sore throat today but I think it's because I'm stuffed arm at site of shot still a little black & blue

Hypomenorrhea, Tension headache and Vaginal hemorrhage

56L-39613-75262

– Feeling tired and a little brain foggy but I slept really poorly last night and think tired right now may be more related to that than the vaccine

– Very minor headache. Unclear if just from mucscle tension, streas of vaccine

– Same as yesterday. Unable to tell if this is a tension headache or due to vaccine. On Saturday evening I got a migraine around 6PM. I realized that I did not included this with my check in.

– I've noticed spotting every day since the 15th. My period started on time (5/26) but is so far lighter than normal.

– A little brain foggy

– Very minor headache aroubs 2PM and started to feel tired. Took a nap

– A bit of a tough headache last night around 6pm. Tylonal helped.

– I have been spotting during intercorse again and started spotting again before my period was scheduled to arrive. Prior to receiving either dose of the vaccine my cycle was regular every month. This is my 2nd cycle after the vaccine.

– My period is still not back to normal. This will be my 5th cycle since the vaccine. I am still having a day of spotting and my physical cycle is starting earlier than it was for years prior to the vaccine.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Vitamin B12 deficiency and Breakthrough COVID-19

56L-48720-52908

– Mild nausea

– Metal taste in mouth & throat all day yesterday

– Not sure fatigue is related to shot

– Not sure if this symptom is related & havent mentioned before, but Ive been dizzy off & on for a couple of weeks. Lightheaded, but not all the time. Did not experience this before 2nd vaccin. I

– Burning in nostrils & odd taste in mouth

– Was diagnosed with strep throat today. Probably unrelated to vaccine. Dr. Office

– Tested positive for Covid on a Dec 28 This is second breakthrough case, first was May 5, same year, 2021

– B12 deficiency. Not sure if related to shot B12 shot in Dr office on April 1

– No

– Sniffles, probably allergies

– Leg pain & aches. Stomach issues. May not be related to shot. Not sure

Sneezing, Dyspnea and Diarrhea

56M-19802-82352

– These are all regular issues in my life and aren't caused by the vaccine in anyway.

– Don't know if it was allergies, upper respiratory infection, or a common cold, but I've been coughing, sneezing, congestion, short of breath, VERY low grade temp for a day, then diarrhea and nausea

– NONE of these symptoms are related to my vaccine. They are daily issues for me.

– These symptoms are NOT related to my Covid-19 Vaccine. They're from other health issues.

– These symptoms are related to other conditions and NOT the vaccine.

– These symptoms are from other conditions I have. NOT related to the vaccine.

– These symptoms are NOT related to the vaccine. ALL symptoms of other conditions I have.

Neck pain and Arthralgia

56M-32135-26142

– Pain at base of neck and base of buttocks (upper inside back thigh). Unsure why I am having these pains being that they are not normal for me.

– My left shoulder muscle at joint hurts. The shoulder I got shot at. My pelvic joints ache as well.

– Joint pain remains and maybe a little worse than last week. Scheduled an appointment since my doctor didnt have an opening.

– It seems like my symptoms worsen day by day. Painful joints each time I stand to walk. Dr does not have any apptmts so I have an apptmt at the end of the month.

– Joint pain has increased. Doctor doesnt have any openings. Have to wait for apptmt later on in the month.

Asthenia, Rash and Nausea

56M-33466-94438

– Significantly swollen lymph nodes at base of neck and subclavicular on side of injection

– Probably related to chronic autoimmune disease and unknown if related to vaccine - fatigue, nausea, weakness, dizziness

– Fatigue - most likely related to chronic autoimmune disorder. However, I still have not had an opportunity to report the symptoms that I had immediately following the vaccine, such as rash. How do I report the vaccine-related symptoms?

Tongue ulceration, Mouth swelling and Tongue discomfort

56M-50604-44944

– Sinus pressure

– Pretty intense headaches have come on in the evening after I fill this out.

– Today, my taste is off and my tastebuds seem hyper-sensitive. I woke up this morning with sores on the sides of my tongue.

– Top of my tongue feels partially numb. All food tastes awful unless I just taste with tastebuds on the sides of my tongue. Is this a side effect?

– Tongue is still odd. Just the back half of the top of my tongue is affected. Anything I taste using that part of my tongue tastes awful!

– Tongue and mouth. Top, back of tongue taste is way off. Interior of mouth and tongue feel like they are partially numb. Some foods/beverages sting my mouth and tongue. No sores or blisters just awful taste and numbness. Is this normal?!??

– Both shots have affected my mouth. Rally bad taste, dry mouth, feelings of numbness in tongue and inside of cheeks and lips

– Still having issues with dry mouth and swelling inside my mouth and a burnt sugar taste.

– Bad taste continues in mouth and swine dry mouth but better.

– I honestly dont think anyone is reading this. Ive reported awful taste in my mouth. It is not metallic. Its like burnt sugar. Is it ever going to go away?? Is this reported by others? It will not subside. It has affected my smell as well.

Rotator cuff syndrome, Sciatica and Edema peripheral

56N-16417-20103

– Just felt really awful but starting to feel better now The drs office wouldnt help me because they said they didnt issue the vaccine and I had to call the people who issued the vaccine and I didnt have a phone number for them at the (b)(6)

– Under left arm bit seems a little swollen nothing major just didnt notice it before

– Under my armpit is still a little swollen

– Just a slight headache

– Right side of my neck and right arm has been in pain for four days. I dont know why

– I had a injured rotator cuff

– I have a sciatic nerve in my lower right back

Blood estrogen increased, Mastitis and Infection

56N-18009-07928

– Swelling of the left leg , Im at the hospital now. Im still at the hospital

– Still swelling in the thigh.

– Swelling in leg, will have an ultrasound tomorrow.

– Yesterday all day i felt very weak, at one point my temp was 100.1. I took some ibuprofen and that helped. I also put cold compresses on my forehead.

– I have had alot of pain in my breasts.

– I am still experiencing breast pain. I was examined by my primary doctor and was told that it was hormonal.

– I continue to have breast pain.

– I'm continuing to have alot of breast pain. My condition has not improved. My doctor first said it was hormonal. Yesterday she prescribed antibiotics and ibrophen said it could be an infection.

– Continuation of breast pain. Doctor prescribed antibiotics. She said it is probably an infection. I really want a mammogram, but the doctor did give sent me for one. I have a follow with the doctor next week.

– Menstrual cycle problems and I still have a swelling in my left leg. I believe ,this all started after my vaccination.

– Flu symptoms, chest pain

Gastrointestinal tract irritation, Appendicectomy and Upper-airway cough syndrome

56N-19186-90349

– Neck pain on the side of the vaccine and a metallic taste in my mouth for a couple hours after the vaccine.

– Woke with a sore throat, tiredness and some body aches .

– Neck and chest pains. The pain started in my left collarbone then travelled down about 4 inches and slightly to the left of center It mostly went away and came and went twice more so far and then the neck pain started. The nurse observed me for extra time.

– Neck pain

– I forgot to report specific lymph node pain the last few days and still have pain in my armpits.

– Still sore in the armpit area

– I have have developed a cough with a severe throat tickle that causes me to cough more

– GI irritability but I dont think its got anything to do with the vaccine.

– I had to have an appendectomy in mid March. Quite sure it wasn't caused by the vaccine but it was a health condition.

Mast cell activation syndrome, Telemedicine and Psoriasis

56N-30262-68849

– Mildly dizzy

– Dizziness and ringing ears

– Mild dizziness

– Mild intermttent dizziness

– Dizziness, body feeling overall heavy, slight increased heart rate (it felt the way it usually does after taking my Albuterol - except I havent used it for weeks)

– Dizziness

– Since my 2nd shot Ive had a HUGE flare up of psoriasis Ive forgotten to mention.

– Worsening psoriasis

– SEVERE mast cell reaction 2 weeks after booster Virtual and in person doctorvisits

Dysuria, Hypotension and Body temperature increased

56P-11659-08073

– I received my Moderna dose on 1/20. After 24 hours I had chills and fever that spiked to 100.8 f. I mention this because I missed the first questionnaire.

– I normally have about 97.9f in the morning so 99.0, while not hi fever is unusual for me

– Normal temperature for me is 97.8f in AM, and 98.2f in PM

– My temperature went up one evening to 99.3f, but went down to my usual AM temperature of 97.8f the next morning.

– Chills lasting a few hours

– A brief bout of a few hours of 99.5 fever

– Low blood pressure

– Feelings of faintness. Possibly relating to anti hypertensive medication rather than vaccine

– I tested positive for coronavirus. I'm on Paxlovid. I felt not too good yesterday but ok today: some sneezing, headache, 100.3f fever, chills. I think I'm gradually improving.

Gait inability, Dysstasia and Back pain

56Q-20884-95334

– Surrounding muscle around injection site is slightly sore.

– The muscle below the injection site is only barely sore today.

– The muscle below the injection site is mildly sore.

– The muscle below the injection site is slightly sore.

– The muscle below the injection site is no longer today.

– For two days after receiving the booster shot, I had tremendous lower back pain that prevented me from standing or walking.

Adverse drug reaction, Neoplasm malignant and Dyspnea

56Q-21117-72230

– Fatigue is due to radiation tx, not the vaccine

– One fever of 100.8 with chills. Only lasted one evening

– Persistent, cyclical low grade fever believed to be a side effect of targeted chemotherapy drug (Kadcyla).

– Extreme fatigue, diarrhea and constipation from starting a new drug (Nerlynx for cancer)

– Fever and extreme fatigue day after the shot

– Cough, headache, congestion, runny nose, shortness of breath

Plasmacytoma, Lymphadenectomy and Skin neoplasm excision

56Q-24699-81719

– A melanoma diagnosed on New Years Eve was surgically removed yesterday, along with its sentinel lymph node. All is going well post-surgery. No relation to vaccine.

– I have chronic pain from spinal fusions and recent surgery. This is not related to vaccination.

– Not related to COVID-19 treatment. Stomach pain perhaps related to post-surgery treatment with antibiotics and NSAIDs.

– Gastrointestinal issues not Covid: hospitalization etc

Skin hyperpigmentation, Gingival discomfort and Skin ulcer

56Q-26622-46655

– Dry mouth, irritated gums, dry skin, small sores on skin

– Spring cold/allergies; sniffles and sneezing.

– Constipation; elevated blood pressure; throat irritation

– Dark spots on my inner thighs about the size of M&Ms. Allergy issues the past month requiring antihistamine daily. Bee/wasp sting on my forehead on 7/4 with swelling, itching, pain and tingling, intense 1st 24-hours, then lesser symptoms.

– Mildly light-headed

– Sore throat

– Migraine today

– My throat is more sore today than it has been the past few weeks.

Cystitis, Fibromyalgia and Neuralgia

56Q-27776-80161

– I wish I would have put the body pain yesterday too. I chalked it up to a fibromyalgia flare up last night but I don't know if that's what it is.

– Feels like fibromyalgia was triggered. Fatigue and muscle pain. Seems awfully excessive for taking as much medication as I do to control it. Really upsetting in general

– Dizziness

– Pain on my left side (injection side) under the arm and over the breast, down the arm

– It almost feels like nerve pain all through my back and arms. I am pretty sure this happened after the first shot as well.

– Bladder infection

Gastrointestinal motility disorder, Bowel movement irregularity and Gastrointestinal pain

56Q-40792-81753

– Fatigue s d problem sleeping and bowels slow

– Not having bowel movements

– Problem since shots with not having regular bowel movements

– Chills and fatigue and headach

– Chills snd Im having surg 4/02 they want me to have covid test 2 days b4 where can I go I cant seem to find anything for sure appt on 3/31 and where???

– Headaches terrible headaches and left arm still hurts

– Headaches tired brain fog

– Now Im border line diabetic and have high cholesterol and high blood pressure snd regurgitate mitral & tricuspid I had COVID March 2020 your app wont let me put in March of 2020! I had to put no in re do cause your app wont let me put last y Now also gi problems besides heart cholestrial diabetes and problems with gi

– Left eye constantly hurting the eye dr did a puncture duct insert but no better. Cant get past the fatigue. Sence of smell still not the best since evidently having had COVID in March 2020 before vaccines.

– Tired

– Just itching on top of my feet

– I dont know temp but sweating a lot this am

– I was up all nite with tummy pains now excruciating left top of head shooting pains u took 3 aspirin its given me nausea also had a lot of sweating yesterday

– Intestines- bloating, pain. Im having endoscopy & colonoscopy 10/4 at (b)(6). Having a lot of fatigue snd morning headaches

– Abdomen constantly hurts since 1 st January shot and still headaches and fatigue

– 11-07-21 I was tested told neg I think it was positive ! Can't sleep - worse now. Sweat at nite tho house cold. Hands & feet freezing. At 11-07 time I had slight sore throat, fever, some coughing, could smell anything, terrible headaches, fatigue

Movement disorder, Joint range of motion decreased and Injected limb mobility decreased

56Q-94486-47680

– My arm is a bit itchy and the area is mildly risen and red. Its a mild rash. Still a little tender to the touch after 2 weeks.

– Severe shoulder joint pain. Cannot lift my arm. Nerve pain.

– I have extremely limited range of motion in my right arm where I received the injection. The injection was given high on my shoulder area. Ive been taking ibuprofen and Tylenol to full the constant ache. I get piercing pain when I lift my arm.

– I still have tremendous pain in my shoulder joint and limited range of motion. I cant bring my arm up laterally or above my head due to sharp pain.

– I still have extreme joint pain when moving my arm. Calling the doctor tomorrow as I cant sleep at night due to pain. Im taking Tylenol all night long.

– Doctor has me taking ibuprofen and Tylenol together to try to lessen shoulder joint inflammation.

– Shoulder joint pain

– Still have horrible pain in my shoulder joint. I finally got in to the doctor. I had an X-ray and will need physical therapy. This free vaccine is costing me a lot of money besides the pain and suffering.

Syringe issue, Sinusitis and Diarrhea

56R-22370-21078

– Afraid the shot was messed up the one that administered said that the needle leaked

– Don't think I got the correct amount of vaccine the person who administered the shot was concerned because the needle needle leaked badly as he was injecting it into me

– Headache, diarrhea, tired

– Had terrible headaches starting past Sunday extremely tired had diarrhea, Friday felt better today felt way better

– Daily headache, body sore, extremely tired, diarrhea. But today feel way better

Dropped head syndrome, Hypertonic bladder and Arthropathy

56R-27139-58974

– I am having problems with my neck. It has been weak and hard to hold my head up.

– Problems with my neck hurting and leaning to the left. Several dr visits & tests

– At the end of 2021 my husband and I got bad colds from two of our grandchildren They we're all tested for Covid, as was another son and my husband. All were negative. I was not tested; I felt too bad to go and get tested. We are all okay now.

– Right knee that has no cartilage has been acting up and has been really painful. Cortisone & lidocaine shot

– A worsening of my overactive bladder problems; and a urinary tract infectionbeing treated. A higher blood pressure flare up; being treated. Actual visit with Nurse Practitioner and in-person visit with my doctor.

– These symptoms on Nov. 1 after shot.

– Post polio, fibromyalgia, hpn, more

– I have been having lots of pain the last few days and my right bone-on-bone knee has also been hurting also.

Increased viscosity of bronchial secretion, Myalgia and Chills

56R-32549-02930

– On first day injection arm hurt and felt mild overall ache 4-6+ injectionThe arm pain was felt on both arms the 2nd day, on third day was barelyirly noticable on arm with in injection.

– Some muscle and joint ache in arm with shot but very minor.

– Covid omicron symp 1-09-22. Sore throat headache aches congestion phlegm chokingly thick. Phlegmatic at 22 days after exposure. House member symptomatic 1-08-22 test antigen positive COVID-19 on 1-10-22. Sore throat, aches, chill, fever, congestion.

Injection site inflammation, Injection site discoloration and Injection site warmth

56R-49976-59395

– Red and swollen injection site started on day 8. I massaged it daily and it's improved a lot but the redness is still there. No swelling though.

– Day 8 redness, itching, warmth and swelling at the injection site. I massaged the area frequently to break up the inflammation and it went down over the next few days. I still have a slight discoloration there at 3 weeks out.

– Lymph node in armpit on same side as injection site is still swollen and tender.

Hypomenorrhea, Abnormal dreams and Intermenstrual bleeding

56S-60231-35691

– Sore throat, stuffy nose, throbbing sinus pain on right side

– Cold sweats

– I began my period about an hour before I received the vaccine, and it just completely stopped that day. Finally today its returned, although extremely light. Its as if the vaccine stopped my period in its tracks for a few days!

– Menstruation has been very abnormal after an abrupt stop on the day of vaccination and resuming 4 days later. Spotty, abnormal texture, cramps on and off that are also not my norm.

– Muscle pain in the side I had the vaccine. From neck to forearm, throbbing pains that are in different spots each time I feel them. Not constant, maybe once every few hours.

– My menstruation this month began yesterday and is as abnormal as it was after I got my first vaccine dose. Its extremely light and spotty, and almost as if its trying to not happen. I have been extremely regular my whole life. My period has cha

– Bad fatigue

– Sleeplessness/lucid dreams

– Headache

Mental fatigue, Renal pain and Flank pain

56T-33489-32645

– Last night, after my initial check-in, I felt nauseous and had to lay down and go to bed a little earlier than usual. I felt normal in the morning.

– Back pain (lower left flank)

– #NAME?

– Lower flank pain. Kidney area feels sore. Nothing keeping me from move around, but definitely uncomfortable.

– On 11/30/2021 I woke up and was extremely off balance, so much so that I had a difficult time walking. It would probably be best described as what vertigo sounds like. I have never had this happen before. It last half the day and caused nausea.

– Sore throat last week and ton of what seems indicative of intense seasonal allergies.

– Abnormally mentally exhausted today

– Horrible back pain, nausea, and cramps one night this week. It could have been something else but figured I would report.

– Horrible headaches recently.

Disorientation, Stress and Flushing

56T-78931-36473

– Somewhat dizzy and mild nausea

– Tired, occasional dizziness, Hot and feverish feeling but temperature is normal.

– Feeling kinda disoriented

– Feel mildy dizzy and disoriented

– Dizzy and disoriented

– Disoriented

– I ahve had issues with blood pressure but i think is more related.to stress rather than the vaccine. I still do get flush though and noticed my temperature seems to run higher now like 99.0. Sometimes feel dizzy still.

Cystocele, Tongue eruption and Dermatitis

56U-11663-14255

– Shooting pains down neck sometimes

– Spots on tongue that hurt

– Bumps / sores on tongue are going away

– Swollen gland under- below armpit on side of vaccine. Fatigue. Cold hands and feet.

– Swollen glands under arm and on side of torso breast level. Still some fatigue. Still some chills. 3wks post shot # 1. Elevated cholesterol (dk if related). Still not back to normal.

– Still have swollen glands under arm from shot#1.

– Swollen glands from first shot are worse

– Swollen glands under arm and on side from shot 1 have gotten larger

– Swollen glands under arm and on side of torso

– Swollen gland under arm

– Swollen glands on side and under arm.

– Swollen glands under L arm, started w shot #1, got worse w shot#2.

– Still have swollen glands under arm

– Still have swollen glands under left arm from first shot, we're improving then got worse with second shot

– Swollen, inflammed knuckle of ring finger left hand. Went to hand surgeon, world famous, who said they are seeing this from moderna. It is painful. Still have swollen glands under arm started w shot #1. Saw hand specialist/ surgeon.

– Swollen glands under arm pit

– Vertigo and dizziness

– 3 weeks of chills, exhaustion, and loss of some taste. Tested negative on a PCR test

– Some Swollen lymph glands under shot arm on side of chest.had same thing w 1st shot but it lasted 6 wks n involved lympth glands under my arm the way down my side.

– Cystocele In person ohhice visit

– Shortness of breath, swelling in feet, and glands still slightly swollen under arm where shot was give.

– Swollen gland in L armpit from bivalent ahot

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