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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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Blood glucose fluctuation, Dyspnea exertional and Confusional state

57E-12988-53354

– Mental anxiety and confusion. Hard to breathe when doing strenuous activities.

– Brain fog

– Sore throat, congestion and hard time sleeping due to hard time breathing.

– POSITIVE for COVID-19. Sore throat, congestion, extremely tired and lethargic. Elevated blood sugars and hard to control them(up and down)

– Shortness of breath doing simple tasks, dizziness, blood sugar control, brain fog. Trouble sleeping is another one. All of these symptoms are a result of my recovery from COVID-19, which tested positive 10/8/22. I tested negative around 10/17/22.

– Shortness of breath doing simple things

Menstrual headache, Infection and Diarrhea

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– Dizziness

– I think my headache at least yesterday ended up being due to my period that came today.

– I think I'm getting a cold. Some congestion, sore throat.

– Swollen lymph nodes, esp in my breast on the side of the shot, a bit in the other one.

– Still feeling some lymph node swelling in left breast on side of shot. It seemed to have faded for a couple weeks but I feel it again.

– diarrhea, currently waiting on stool sample result, probably an infection.

Skin reaction, Immune system disorder and Induration

57E-14700-85336

– flu-like symptoms to third day/blck &Bl on shoulder.Rash started eve. of 10. On 11th,PA said inflammatory response or cellulitis. Started Benadryl. Friday (12th) arm swollen/dark red rash. Start.Antibiotic.STILL HAVE RASH -HAS SPREAD DOWN ARM-13day visit to NP / Dr.

– Dizziness

– Have had bad chills/shakes all night/today. Arthritic flare, Taking Tylenols/Advils every 3 hrs, Chest hurts, Stomach hurts, Bones hurt. Brain Fog, Hands numb. PLEASE tell me how to turn off my immune system(!)

– Covid Arm in SECOND arm (Left/Right) started SECOND DAY... now Halfway down arm (1st shot went from shoulder to below elbow...LASTED 3+ weeks (NP/Dr)

– Covid Arm #2: now darker red rash, hard, firm, warm to touch, completely encircling arm, down to elbow, hurts. My dominant arm /hand will see her next week (need to arrange transportation)No longer offering telehealth

– I have NO thermometer to take Temp./Covid Arm Rash continues-swollen and now very itchy, Arthritis flare continues-bones aching all the time. They really should have been more honest about this vaccine-not a minor side effect, and definitely not A few days to a weekmy right arm turned pink again-so I now have 1 red and 1 pink arm. Nothing works* on this reaction to ??? ingredient(s). NEVER AGAIN !!! *Ive used both H1 and H2 blockers, many topicals (Cansteroids), Benadryl by mouth, ice paks, Appt next week.

– Can you tell me how to turn my immune system down? next week

– Dizziness Can you tell me, or my Dr., which of the 4 items is likely to activate this long-lasting rash: the ionized/numbered lipid, the cholesterol, the phospholipid, or the polyethylene glycol? next week

– Dont see any reports of prolonged Covid Arm- are they intentionally withholding this info. from the public so theyll continue to get vaccinated?

– In addition to Covid Arm Rash #2, also developed a strange reaction on my hands: fingers bright red all around, developed little lesions (holes) in 2 fingers of right hand (just below the nail), and 1 below nail, and 1 below knuckle, on left hand: sl

– gut issues - not directly related to vaccines office visit

– fatigue

– Arthritis worse, anemia, weakness Not a Researcher, nor MD unable to say whether the vaccine and health issues are related. I know I will NOT take another Moderna vaccine!!!

– health continues to decline constant bone pain visit to PCP

– I've had 3 vaccines with the EXACT SAME REACTION: (2) MODERNA AND (1) PFIZER (Dr. ordered): bad Flu-like symptoms for days, Severe Arm Swelling, long-lasting Rash that encircled each arm. Something in the vaccines triggered my immune system: HELP!

Exercise tolerance decreased, Sensitive skin and Muscle tightness

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– Muscle twitching at site

– Tight neck muscles

– Light headed, hard to focus eyes.

– Sore throat

– Very sore after exercise, much more than expected for such mild work. For example, just a walk causes muscle pain as though I lifted weights and ran a marathon. I still cannot do my normal workout load.

– Twitching muscles at site

– Dizzy, sensitive skin, dizzy

– Decreased appetite, dizzy

– Dizzy. Also muscle soreness out of proportion to exercise done.

– Light headed, decreased exercise tolerance with high heart rate

– Poor exercise tolerance. Heart rate shoots up with minal exertion ( I am a competitive athlete)

– Continued exercise intolerance, shortness of breath and elevat d heart rate with minimal exercise. I was a high level masters athlete prior. I have not been able to compete since the shot.

Influenza like illness and Headache

57E-32585-52713

– Found out the issue was likely to be from the way the shot was given. Instead of being released while it was in the muscle, the vaccine was released while the needle was being withdrawn, possibly causing tissue damage that will probably last a while.

– Had flu like symptoms for about 24 hours after the shot. Terrible headache as well. No rash this time because I asked them to be sure to release the vaccine in the muscle and not when they were pulling the needle out. Big difference.

Temporomandibular joint syndrome, Bone pain and Abdominal distension

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– Stomach cramps

– Itching of arms and body all night

– Mild Arthritis pains and sinusitis

– Muscle cramps, bloated

– Sore throat, ear infections, nose and lung congestion , back ache Made appointment with my internist at Kaiser and she prescribed antibiotics she suggested I get COVID test And quarantine for 10 days

– Sore throat Saw my own doctor

– Sore throat and TMJ And Doctor office visit

– Ear infectionSinusitis Leg Cramps

– Achy bones

– Chest tightness, asthma flare up In person allergy doctor visit

Lip blister, Rhinitis and Oropharyngeal discomfort

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– Cold sore on upper lip has occured today

– Cold sore will last > 3 days

– Runny (rhinitis) no sore throat, no fever, feel fine not anything to be of concern.

– Asking a 3/4 century old person the above ,"worse than usual" answer is same w aches & pains.

– Developed another fever blister upper lip

– Cold sore upper lip only

– The small fever blister is not a severe problem Abreva is working.

– Very tiny lip blister is healing with abreva & not a problem

– Positive Covid test 06/29/2022. Broken glass feeling in throat & fatigue. After 5 day course of Paxlovid completed then developed rhinorrhea (constant runny nose) fatigue with negative results for Covid.

Neuropathy peripheral, Peripheral coldness and Asthma

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– I have been having neuropathy type symptoms since the first vaccine off and on in both hands, both feet, and both lower legs.

– Neuropathy in feet, lower legs, and sometimes hands started after first dose.

– Neuropathy type symptoms in feet.

– Neuropathy in feet off and on since 1st dose.

– The occasional neuropathy in feet. Legs, hands.

– Neuropathy type symptoms off and on.

– Not new but still off and on neuropathy type symptoms hands. Arms feet legs coldness numbness tingling.

– Still have intermittent neuropathy symptoms in feet, legs, hands, and arms.

– My chronic asthma has been worse since the vaccines. And still having neuropathy type symptoms in arms, hands, feet, and legs.

Injection site mass, Menstrual disorder and Flushing

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– Large hard lump at injection site

– Period which is always very normal started 7 days early.

– Ive been sort of nauseous since a day or two after first dose. Not sure if its from the shot or if its something else not related.

– Hot facial flushing

– Sweating

– Sweating. Unusual for me.

– Diarrhea

– Swollen lymph nodes. Groin and armpit

– Seems like these shots have really messed with my menstrual cycle. Always regular til my first dose. Have been a week earlier than usual every month. Also heavier. Still have enlarged nodes also.

– Extreme dizziness after in home Covid exposure. Home test negative 4 days after known exposure. Headache and slight chills

– Dizziness scratchy throat chills fatigue

Pulmonary congestion, Sinus pain and Body temperature increased

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– In PT for torn rotator cuff, most likely cause of achy muscles in shoulders/back.

– I don't know if GI symptoms related to vaccine or not.

– I don't believe the nausea was related to the vaccine but probably something I ate. I'm fine now.

– Some joint/muscle aches within 1st 24 hrs but treated with one 650mg Tylenol

– Runny nose, aching sinuses, very sore throat, ear ache, headache, body aches, temp of 100.3F, coughing. Retained senses of smell and taste.

– Joint and muscle pain 85-90% gone.

– Flulike symptoms, negative for flu/covid. Lung congestion, fever, diarrhea, body aches.

Injection site reaction, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

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– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of shoulder where vaccine was injected. Very tender.

– Swelling in left armpit (arm shot was received) less swollen than yesterday.

– Lymph nodes in arm where shot was done are swollen. Less than the previous day.

– Slightly England lymph nodes in armor where shot was given

– Realized the lymph nodes in the arm where I got the shot have not fully gone back down to normal. Slightly tender still

Lymphatic disorder, Uterine polyp and Back disorder

57F-85881-17658

– Sore throat when swallowing

– My lymph nodes near the injection site are very swollen. It hurts to lift my arm. Im a swimmer and an athlete. I could not swim today.

– Right lymph nodes near armpit and on side of injection are still very swollen. Can't extend arm overhead without pain. Sinus area, back of neck, side of neck also starting to show symptoms of lympahtic stress on the right side. It is moving through the lymphs

– Back issues

– Sore throat

– Dizziness, like i was going to pass out

– Ibhave developed polyps in my uterus and have to have them taken out. I also have my period twice a month now and it has always been exactly on time. Multiple doctors appointments and a surgery

Type IV hypersensitivity reaction, Injection site dryness and Pityriasis rosea

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– Arm having localized reaction. Started as small hole and dry skin at site of injection on day 7, has gotten bigger and deeper but doesnt hurt and isnt draining anything.

– Diffuse rash: clusters of small red raised bumps & red skin around them, located above left armpit, on left ribcage around stomach to back, & right forearm. Less on legs/chest (1-5 bumps each). Local injection site red/swell still growing in diameter

– I was diagnosed as having a very rare immune reaction to the first dose. (severe Pityriasis rosea full body). Nonetheless, I received the second dose and the rash has gotten somewhat worse. Derm COVID/VAX specialists are following up with me. We have decided to treat with steroid cream and Allegra 2x per day without anti-viral to ensure vaccine efficacy. Specialist virtual visit with high resolution photos provided to physician prior to meeting

– Please see prior note on last report.

– See prior report See prior report

– See prior comment - diagnosed as delayed immune reaction to 1st dose, still persists and spreading. See prior report.

– See prior report for details

– Worsening rash

– deep bone pain & sweats

– Fatigue

Thrombosis, Axillary pain and Myalgia

57G-27826-23818

– I only had pain in my arms muscle.

– 8 days after the shot, I developed a lasting headache. I have had this headache for approx. a week already, and I am going to see a doctor tomorrow. I did not have a headache that lasted more than one day prior to this situation. In office visit

– Blood clot on my lip, maybe not related to the vaccine

– I got a Pfizer booster shot on March 27, 2022, and on March 28, 2022, I had pain in the armpit of the hand in which I received the shot.

Dysphonia, Asthma and Peripheral swelling

57G-34507-10300

– Leg swelling, headache, hoarseness, and asthma exacerbation for 5 days and resolved on own with use of Albuterol and steroid inhalers, and Tylenol as needed

– 2nd day of loose stools and runny nose. But 4 days ago exposed to a coworker who was Covid positive- but I had on my N95 mask.

– Severe allergy symptoms with more sob leading to use of Alb inh more. Symptoms a week now but improving significantly today.

– Severe sinus congestion with excessive sneezing on allergy medications

Neck mass, Swelling and Ear pain

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– A lump appeared on the left side my neck. The injection for the vaccine was given in my left arm.

– There is still a lump on the left side of neck.

– Still have a lump on the left side of my neck.

– There is still a lump on the left side of my neck.

– The lump on the left side of my neck has begun to reduce in size, although it is still present.

– A small lump has appeared on the left side of my neck.

– Pain in left ear and vomiting.

Genital infection, Purpura and Pulmonary congestion

57H-14194-44284

– Swollen hands with purple rash and blistering

– Swollen hands mild

– Fatigue, intestinal issues I got a covid rapid antibody test and it was negative

– Loss of working memory (brain fog), headache, and chronic exhaustion

– Exhaustion and brain fog

– Headache, brain fog, lethargy

– Tinnitus, sinus issues, lethargy, dizziness

– A bad fungal infection in my privates

– Lethargy and joint pain

– Headache and still experiencing lethargy

– Spontaneous pain in lower left leg ankle and knee for no apparent reason

– Lethargy

– I had a sick headache, diarrhea, and lethargy for 3 days this week. I am feeling better today but remain lethargic.

– Congestion in sinuses of moderate nature and congestion of lungs of a mild nature. Extra lethargic the last week.

Swelling face, Swelling and Erythema

57H-15777-14884

– Major itching and swelling on the Face. The face is all Red and checks puffed up that makes it hard to open the eyes

– Went to see my PCP Dr. (b)(6) tel (b)(6) for the swelling Red Itching on the face extreme itching got steroids proscription and will not be able to take the second dose if the vaccine due to the adverse reaction from the Moderna vaccine taken on April 1st 2021 Went to see my PCP at 9:00am this morning due to the extreme itching pain sore and uneasy feeling. Dr. (b)(6) tel number (b)(6). He has the detail of this vaccine reaction.

– My face is still very Red and itching. Swelling has gone down a bit. Taking Steroids and using steroid ointment for the face. Have had a very bad reaction from this Moderna Vaccine.

– The swelling is going down each day slowly. Itching is under control. Wish we could attach photos for CDC to see the results after the vaccine. These steroids have side effects too. Even the cream for the face. Hope to get well soon as this has scared me a lot.

– The Rash is getting better with the Steroids cream and the itching has subsided. Getting back to normal

Abnormal dreams and Insomnia

57H-27676-89045

– Likely due to lack of sleep and a Cajun dinner.

– Dreams! I have had active dreams every night almost since the eve of my 2nd shot. I didnt realize how consistent they were until recently. Dreams begin anew even when I get up and go back to sleep.

– I repeat. Ive had an unusual spate of dreams that I now believe are related to the vaccinations. Every night.

– Still those persistent dreams. Continuous but nothing unseemly or fearsome. But every night.

Joint swelling, Swelling and Injection site swelling

57H-34003-98221

– Low grade fever, mild joint and muscle pain. A slight headache. An overall feeling of being well. Tiredness and fatigue.

– I just received the second dose 45 minutes ago.

– Lymph nodes in my armpit is swollen. Injection site neck and shoulder are also swollen.

– Lymph nodes in my neck, shoulder, and armpit very swollen and painful!

– Neck and armpit lymph nodes are swollen

– Enlarged-swelling at lymph nodes

– Lymph nodes above my left clavicle remain enlarged. I received the vaccine on my left arm. Doctors office

– Muscle pain

– Worse shoulder-neck muscle pain

Pulmonary congestion, Dysphagia and Dysphonia

57H-45523-89102

– Mareo

– Dolor espalda alta , dolor de garganta y acomulacion de flema en la garganta y nariz, sensacion de frio todo el tiempo

– Dolor en el area de los pulmones Y acumulación de flema

– Acumulación de flema , dolor en el area de los pulmones

– Picason en la garganta y acomulacion de flema

– Dolo de garganta

– Falta de aire

– Ronquera al hablar con dolor y picason en la garganta

– Ronquera y falta de aire en tareas cotidianas

– Taquicardias Dolor de garganta al pasar saliva o comer

– Dolor de garganta y picason

– Taquicardias co esfuerzos coridianos picason y dolor de garganta

Blood pressure fluctuation, Gastric disorder and Visual impairment

57H-48168-95270

– Neck ache, blood pressure irregularities, stomach problems, lower vision, dizziness, extreme fatigue

– Dizziness, clouded vision, instable blood pressure Will be going to an outpatient setting on Monday.

– Back ache and head ache. Doctor warned I might have a stroke. Will not get the second vaccine. The first one ravaged my health. I am sure the CDC is hiding side effects.

– Sweathing

– Nervous feet

– Light headedness

– Brain fog

Acne, Oral herpes and Edema peripheral

57H-72253-26334

– Swelling and pain in my armpit area and a heaviness in my chest

– Extremely Swollen lymph nodes under arm and woke up with fever blisters this morning and multiple breakouts on my face

– Pain & Swelling in Lymph nodes under my arm

– Pain and swelling in Lymph nodes under my arm (arm pit area)

– Face still breaking out. Weird.

– Lymph nodes swole up under my arm again, although not as bad as immediately following the injection. My Psoriasis still going crazy since the second injection. Made a dermatology appointment

Gastrointestinal inflammation, Food intolerance and Sensitization

57H-72967-77044

– Bloating with discomfort in my stomach and mid to lower back

– All day I've had pain in my back between my shoulder blades and the same abdominal bloating as yesterday that seems to not want to go away no matter what I do and a feeling of a rush like anxiety or rapid heart beating

– Acne increase, weight gain, rapid heart beat

– Mild rash on the inside of my thighs and face (butterfly rash), cold sores - mouth, allergy symptoms - runny nose, sneezing, a feeling of congestion in the lungs with burning sensation, arthritis pain in the right shoulder (joint) and lower back.

– I had urinary inconvenience 2 days in a row on 2/5/21 and 2/6/21. I woke up and the seat of my underwear was damp with a smell of urine. This has never happened before.

– Actually, I notice that I'm literally exhausted every single day by 3 p.m. I can't keep my eyes open without a struggle. Now after I eat anything with high carbs (food), it makes me extremely sleepy and I must take a nap.

– Constantly tired, exhausted with trouble staying awake. Very hot most days with nigjt sweats from head to bgg toe.

– I have been having consistent headaches and I feel as if something is wrong in my heart like I'm really tired all the time and if it energy that I can't seem to muster up. Today I'm leaving early from work because I just do not feel well at all.

– Sometimes my lungs feel like they are collapsing; like I can't get enough air to breathe. Also it feels like my eyes are getting more and more blurry, brain fog and lower back pain.

– Constant dull abdominal pain and inflammation (intestinal region) and sensitivity 1 week before, during, and after menses. I never had rhis before. I can't eat some of the same foods or supplements anymore. Eyes have gooten worse and more brain fog.

– I still have increased fatigue and headaches have increased since the first dose. My hair has decreased in growth.

– I was told on 7/21/21, that i had a heart murmur. No doctor has ever told me this during an examination. Also. I awake every morning with a stomach ache. I have shortness of breath, and cannot sleep.

Adverse food reaction, Brain fog and Palpitations

57J-11583-00630

– Lower back pain

– Had a summer cold that had all the symptoms of COVID. Used an over the counter testing kit and results came back negative. This was the end of August

– Severe palpitations /chest pains Observation and tests

– Heart palpitations severe enough to go to emergencythis happened at beginning of March. All in hospital tests came back ok. Had month long monitor. Appt with cardio coming next week to assess monitor, etc

– Sore throat, fever, aches and pains,

– These symptoms occurred 10/10, night of injections and attributed yo food issues

– Brain fog

Somnolence, Pain in extremity and Dizziness

57J-18479-70066

– Feeling groggy

– I was doing fine till mid afternoon. Then got groggy like yesterday.

– Dizziness. I may just have vertigo. Not as bad as the first time i had it. The world wasnt spining.

– Just groggy most of the day.

– Still get those brain daze episodes. I can still function when i get them. I think they might be related to my thyroid medication.

– Just a little brain fog

– I have bulging discs causing leg pain. Old age is most likely the reason for it.

Restlessness, Bone pain and Breast pain

57J-38373-92739

– Burning sensation at injection site first 3 hours. Disappeared for two hours then arm muscle began aching with movement

– Itching across neck and torso without rash beginning 15mins after injection

– Shakiness, restlessness and insomnia

– Insomnia, restlessness, long bone pain

– Insomnia

– Very irregular periods starting a cycle and a half after my second vaccine. Previously regular cycles now vary between 20-45 days apart. Also a consistent painful area on breast, the side of second vaccine which lasted 3 months. Dense tissue per US And breast imaging

Brain fog, Chills and Respiratory tract congestion

57J-88249-33553

– Went to ER last nite. Experiencing strange sensations prickly feeling and a clamping feeling in my head. Got very dizzy as if u was going to faint. Very strange, uncomfortable, and scary sensations. Today, still hav those symptoms but at a lesser level. Had it take off work. Low grade fever . Chills 2x thruout day Around 12.30 last night started feeling a strange sensation in my head a prickly feeling and than a sort if clamping feeling over my head. Got very dizzy and thought I was going to faint. Lates down but symptoms did not decrease. Husband drive me to ERand

Ear disorder, Electric shock sensation and Hypoacusis

57K-10033-24974

– Hearing issue. Sensitive to sound yet it seems like my ears are plugged similar to airplane experience. Still hearing problem tonight. Asthma like breathing right after. Inhaler helped.

– Ears are better!

– The lump under my shot site isnt going away. Its still hot to the touch. Also the tiredness just keeps hanging on. Im ready for that to stop.

– Feel like the tired is back Needed naps today. I feel good just so tired. The hot injection site is beginning to worry me. But its not like its angry red. Its just pink and warm and I can feel a 2 inch or so moveable lump in there

– Called my doc. She said to come in because of the way the hard thing at my injection sight feels like something you could drain. Im out of town though. So I told her if its still there Monday I will. She said if something changes before then go to urgent care in case its an infection of some sort. Read other comment for results.

– Pain in my calf that I keep attributing to muscle aches. It has worsened to making me limp. I have a dr Appt scheduled for Tuesday.

– Exhausted. Slept 19 of 24 hours

– Ear acheSore throat Only in the afternoon/evening

– Leg cramps and electric feeling jolts in shin

Abdominal discomfort, Vomiting and Lymph node pain

57L-16589-28557

– Diarrahea, throwing up, and low grade fever on the evening of 4/3/21. Loose stools off and on this week.

– Nausea, diarrhea, chills, tiredness

– Lymph nodes in my neck, armpits, and breast are swollen and painful on the side I got jobbed.

– Swollen and pain in my lymph nodes in my armpit, neck and breast on the side of my body where I received the booster injection

– Swollen and painful lymph nodes in my neck, armpit and breast on the side of injection

– Lymph nodes slightly swollen in neck, armpit on side of injection site

– Upset stomach, diarrhea

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