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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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Sleep disorder, Injection site bruising and Throat irritation

5BL-26809-01919

– Large bruise appeared at injection site today. Minor twinge sensation in arm that received injection, which i first noticed yesterday after completing survey.

– The twinging reported a few days ago is noticeable as muscle pain in certain movements of the injected arm. Also bothersome to sleep on that side.s

– Joint pain in hips and shoulders.

– Head cold and scratchy throat. No temperature. No loss of taste or smell.

Intranasal hypoesthesia, Herpes virus infection and Postmenopausal hemorrhage

5BL-32372-28067

– Fuzzy Brain and Face Flushed Hot as Fever Kicked In

– Pressure in the Eyes, Hot & Prickly Face, Ringing in the Ears, Exceptionally Dry Skin

– Ears Ringing - Pressure in the Eyes -Hot Itchy Face - Blotchy Red Upper Chest

– Ears Ringing, Pressure on the Eyes, Hot Face

– Ringing in the Ears - Pressure in the Eyes - Suoer Dry Skin - Nose Feels Numb

– Ears Ringing

– Sleeping Much Longer & Dreaming More102.3 Degrees of Heat Between Lips & NoseContinued Daily: Fatigue1-2 Degree FeversEar RingingAbdominal PainDiarrhea

– Breakthrough Flow (Period) despite 3 years since Final Flow.Ringing in EarsHeadache99.1 Fever (normal for me is 97.3)

– Ringing in the Ears and Preasure in the Eyes

– Ears Ringing - Pressure in the Eyes - Sore Throat

– Ringing in the Ears - Pressure in the Eyes - Sleeping More

– Ringing in the Ears

– Fever of 98.9Hot & Itchy FaceSore Throat

– Ringing in the EarsDizziness & Nausea

– Ringing in the EarsItchy Dry FaceDizziness

– More Menstrual Periods - Despite Being Three Years Past MenopauseNosebleedsHeart Palpitations

– Ringing in the Ears Stubborn Rash on Forehead - Initially diagnosed as Shingles, but turned out to be non-Shingles Herpes Rash Primary Doc & Opthamologist & Infectious Disease Specialist

– Neuropathy (never had it before) Saw my Primary doc. She referred me to a Neurologist.

Injection site injury, Injection site mass and Injection site induration

5BL-51606-34806

– Sort of chilly/feverish but only 98.8 thus far.

– Symptoms have been mild. :)

– All symptoms are mild, but with fatigue, and 'chills' feeling. Shot site is mildly 'sore'/'itchy'.

– Mild symptoms

– Mild

– I JUST RECd the shot a few hours ago!

– Mild thus far.

– Surprisingly mild symptoms compared to first dose... I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. A little tummy queasiness, but low key.

– Mild and could be in part due to arthritis pain as well.

– Minor, fairly normal

– Tiny bit of joint 'soreness'.

– My shot location is still hard, and a bit painful, but moreso odd to me is that the hardened 'lump' seems to have...moved/spreadto another lump that is MORE painful. It's not excruciating, but definitely pain/causing worry. No med insurance.

– I tested positive for Covid after the Christmas holidays. My illness lasted for approximately 3 to 4 weeks. I maintained at home, being as proactive and restful as possible. I have sense continue to have what I suppose might be some long term effects I had no extraordinary medical care, other than advice from a nurse over the phone from my doctors office.

– General INCREASED fatigue/muscle ache/increased joint pain Hardness/soreness that persists from my VERY first injection site/every injection since. I reported the hardness and soreness to my pharmacist, who called it an injection injury'.??? Regular DR. appt.

Head discomfort, Arthralgia and Headache

5BM-18511-97133

– Slight light Very light head ache?

– Head pressure gives the feeling of the headache

– Minor pressure in the head brain area in the morning that went away over the course of the day.

– Light pressure or light headache feeling at the top of my head that goes away

– I think the slight headaches is mostly gone. The slight feeling of joint pain is there but extremely mild but is noticeable very slightly ever since vaccine shot.

Wisdom teeth removal, Feeling of body temperature change and Irritability

5BM-23316-52138

– Hot off and on - upset racing heart beat late at night

– I had a racing heat for the last 5 days its between 105 bpm at rest and while in bed it tapers off to 75 to 85 and at night it races and Im up at 4 am trying to calm myself My job has a wellness and follow up team was overnighted a Covid 19 test kit and seeing my doctor in the morning

– Heart palpitations. Tired. Chills and Fever - more at night

– Random flushes of heat and cold. Rapid heart beats. Initial aggression and irritability, extra sense of smell, and tiredness

– Noticed heart palpations sometimes around 2pm to 3pm or 2am to 3am its been off and on for two weeks - but I feel fine just was waiting to see if would dissipate - didn't worry too much until this afternoon.

– Got my wisdom tooth out today Dentist

Serotonin syndrome, Ligamentitis and Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

5BM-23466-46237

– I am a long haul covid person so this first shot seems to be a little more harsh for me because of long haul ?

– A lot of fatigue and brain fog. Again I am a long haul covid so that may be why.

– Hot and cold sweats. I am a long haul covid person so the first shot caused a lot of issues for 16 days. This one hasnt been as bad but today is difficult

– For the past 3 days : Diarrhea, hot and cold sweating, no appetite, headaches, fatigue, nausea, anxiety.

– I was on lexapro during my long haul covid symptoms Ive had for over 10 months. This past weekend Im not sure if the vaccine started helping my serotonin naturally but I am having to get off lexapro because I have what looks like serotonin syn

– Anxiety and digestive symptoms

– Fatigue. Anxiety

– Digestive issues, nausea, headaches, tendon and ligament inflammation

– Low heart rate, cold wet feeling spots in my skin, sweating

– Tissue inflammation in my feet, no motivation, out of breath easy. Can't exercise or walk for long without being winded. I had a positive COVID test Dec 31st. Before getting the booster.

– Just continued massive fatigue and headaches. Pure exhaustion and body pain

– I am still having the issues from contracting COVID Dec 26th. Body pain, fatigue, hot and cold sensations on my skin, buzzing throughout my body, brain fog, headaches

– Got covid. Approximate date of sickness: 7/16/22 Tested negative with at home test but had all the symptoms

Blood electrolytes increased, Blood electrolytes decreased and Dehydration

5BM-23613-27597

– Dehydration

– My body became so dehydrated my sinuses dried up and are painful. Stomach is off. Heart feels perioducally like its pounding but pulse is fine

– Stomach is off not nausea just off. Heart feels like its working hard I notice it started late yesterday afylter my check in. I do believe the shot dehydrated me and I lost alot of electrolytes. I upped my intake of potassium and magnesium and it was better yesterday but started up today. I am doing the same today. Keeping an eye on it

– Slight headache this afternoon and stomach is ",off" but nothing majpr

– Sinus and head pressure and pain Dr office

Myalgia, Dyspnea and Nausea

5BM-24029-65882

– For 5 days beginning with the 16th day after my second Moderna shot I was really tired with body aches, dizziness and shortness of breath. Following that I have been back to normal for last two days. Never had elevated temp, BP or heart rate.

– From the 10th to the 14th day, (3/5/21 -3/15/21)AFTER my 2nd Moderna shot on 2/22/21, felt worse than anytime for i dont recall how long, maybe years. No fever but so tired, muscle pain, dizzy, nausea, NO diarrhea. Since 3/16/21 Ive felt GREAT!

– Last three days lightheaded, dizzy spells and tired. 1 week since my cardiologist changed my meds. Stopped HCTZ. That may account for symptoms. No shortness of breath. No fever.

– Bad cold after flying to Maui Talk with nurse who authorized COVID-19 test at Kaiser Kona clinic. Was tested with negative results.

– Extra tired.

Ophthalmic herpes zoster, Respiratory tract irritation and Hypoacusis

5BM-31478-32163

– Light headed

– anxiety

– my lungs feel irritated

– Insomnia

– excessive thirst in the middle of the night

– Swollen gland

– Warm feeling in legs, feels like water. I did have COVID in between doses. I dont know if I was able to say that before. Also neck pain and anxiety.

– Armpit on side of injection really sore, lymph nodes?

– Forgetful, Lymph nodes in Armpit sore on side of injection

– Ears are plugged and Feel full, I can't hear very well

– Tinnitus, anxiety

– Sneezing

Stress, Hypersomnia and Irritability

5BM-33976-64564

– Some pain in chest but nurse said my blood pressure is little high but good

– I think I am tired because of working 10 hours days along at (b)(6) that I had to get up get up early to get shot

– Still I have to work 10 hours day s at Amazon. Might be the long hours

– I sleep all day after work at Amazon 20 hr days

– Sleeping long hours

– Tired , little cough comes and goes. Little headaches.

– It could be if work at (b)(6) 10 hr shifts

– Could be working 14 hrs day 2 jjobs

– Fatigue and crankiness! Tired and sleepy and cant sleep

– Tired and Fatigue! Stomach pans

– Headaches, fatigue and tired . Like I said it could be the 10 hour days at amazon

– Headaches, stress , depression , anxiety, sneezing, , Fatigue

– Depression

Heart rate increased, Abdominal pain upper and Diarrhea

5BN-31740-94947

– I was very sick after the first vaccination. I had fever, chills, be headache, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and rapid heart beat 6 hours after the shot. I am very nervous about the second shot, especially because of rapid heart beat since I have high blood pressure. I have heard that the Moderna shot is making more people I'll, compared to the Pfizer vaccine. If this is true, I would have waited to get the Pfizer.

Body temperature decreased, Oral pain and Joint stiffness

5BP-24705-87553

– Some aches and pains. Possibly related to diabetes.

– Fatigue, aches, thorasic pain.

– Possible breakthrough but not tested. Unlike any cold or flu I've had, but reasonably mild. Sneezing, head ache (day 2-3), very sore soft pallet (day 4), nasal congestion (4-7), slight fever (5-7), scratchy throat slight bronchial discomfort (8-9).

– sinus congestion for three days, plus lethargy today

– Nasal congestion, slight cough, and slightly low temperature. Maybe allergies? Also ground level ozone?

Balance disorder, Feeling cold and Anxiety

5BP-27238-70113

– shooting pain in head

– headache (not severe), always cold, & upset stomach

– i do a lot of balance workvery unsteadymuch more noticeable yesterday vs today

– balance now back to normal

– unable to sleep, anxiety

– above symptoms experienced first 24 hrs after booster

– those symptoms were experienced for 24 hrs following shoti now block my schedule for the 24-36 hrs after any vaxputs me horizontalrate those symptoms as severe

Breast mass, Breast tenderness and Disturbance in attention

5BP-29626-46545

– Please note all of this was from yesterday, 1/5/21 but I couldn't log in yesterday on this to report them... Today I feel fine.

– Mild brain fog but could be completely unrelated

– A bit of a brain fog

– Pain to axilla and breast lymph node area on side I got the vaccine, and some tingling in the fingers on that side's hand

– Mental fog, difficulty concentrating

– Off and on after vaccine #2 I've had tenderness in my axilla and breast on the side of my shot. It comes and goes though (and is present today) which is why I haven't thought to mention it before.

Synovial cyst, Gout and Musculoskeletal discomfort

5BP-33294-98752

– Discomfort at knee and burning in right leg. Ultrasound was negative for DVT. Doctor suspects cyst associated with age. Just finished a course of prednisone which alleviated pain.

– Burning / some swelling of right leg and some discomfort around the knee. Ultrasound negative for blood clot in June. Suspected baker's cystnot confirmed. One episode of gout-like symptoms of left big toe in August. No definite diagnosis made.

– Nasal congestion, runny nose, caughing., sneezing; all typical of my seasonal allergiesg I reqested a covid test in advance of transporting my elderly medically compropised friend to a doctor appointment

Gait disturbance, Gastroenteritis viral and Mobility decreased

5BP-53820-79191

– Tired

– Exactly seven days after the shot I got a rash near the shot location the size of a tennis ball. Itchy and Hot to the touch. Lasted four days. After that cleared up the same arm would have an aching sharp pain at the elbow and would move down my arm

– I got some kids off severe stomach flu thatFelt like I was going to die. I couldn't walk. I could hardly text for help. I had never been that sick in my life. I was confined to my bed for three days, while a few of my kids (also vaccinated) had same.

Feces discolored, Discharge and Feeling cold

5BQ-12963-68185

– Cold symptoms; congestion and cough.

– Congestion and cough

– More congestion and coughing.

– Fierce diarrhea this past Sunday, quelled with two doses of imodium.

– Imodium wore off. Still an issue.

– 8-10 May:Fatigue, malaise, and hot flashes; no fever.11th to present:Continued loose stools with dark color; blood not suspected.

– The children somehow got hand foot and mouth. I believe we are at the cusp at having it ourselves. Loose stools diarrhea have continued.

– Diarrhea still persisting.

– Nothing pertaining to COVID. Still haven't caught it as far as we've been told from swabs and prescreening when being checked out. Same for my wife, 6yr old, and 2yr old. The 2yr old is, of course, unvaccinated as one isn't available yet.

– Lost sense if taste and smell, slowly coming back; 3 June to present. I regained sour by the 8th, spice around the 12th, sweet started to come back on the 20th, but not completely. Test negative on a rapid test 4 June. Neg PCR on 15 June for surgery.

– Started 18 Nov; evening. Cough, drainage, cold chills and hot flashes with no detectable fever, minor body aches; muscles and joints. 23 Nov Body aches are present, but almost gone. Chills and hot flashes seem to be gone. Cough has worsened... More

Diabetes mellitus inadequate control, Pulmonary pain and Blood glucose increased

5BQ-13497-76650

– Short breath

– Cough

– Blood sugar has gone whacko. Heavy fatigue during the day. Shortness of breath with mild activity.

– My blood sugar has shot up

– My blood sugar has gone through the roof. Waiting on appointment

– I contacted a flu or virus that caused heavy nasal and chest congestion. I had heavy vomiting that lasted 8 hrs. Diarrhea that lasted 36 hrs.Day 7, I am on different meds. Feeling not much better

– Blood sugar shot up

– I just got the shot 10 minutes ago.

– Runny nose

– Fatigue

– Coughing, burning chest pain, nausea,and stiffness.

– Extreme fatigue, trouble controlling type2 diabetes.

– I have covid

– Lung hurts

– Heavy congestion. Right lung hurts. Heavy fatigue.

– Having a relapse after having Covid. Right chest pain. Soar throat. Flu like symptoms. Fatigued.

Vertigo, Abdominal pain upper and Myalgia

5BQ-20214-49885

– Felt like I was going to pass out. Dizzy and lightheaded Talked to a nurse-about feeling dizzy, first she said lets do a Telegraph but after I described my symptoms she then said that my doctor would probably want me to go to an urgent care. But my doctor office kept trying to reach me after telling me this. I havent gone anywhere because I felt better.

– Headaches, stomachs pain , nausea , muscle aches

– Chills, body aches, stomach aches and pain

– Vertigo for 1 day

Pulmonary edema, Sleep deficit and Irritable bowel syndrome

5BQ-23998-39852

– Headaches everyday

– Ibs-d is way worse

– I have a cold that has settled in my chest and I can not breathe well

– My lungs are full of fluid and I am having a hard time breathing still. I have had this cold for almost three weeks and I am not able to do much because I cant breathe and I am coughing so much.

– Extremely high blood pressure continues to this day.

– Fatigue and pain with anxiety and sleep deprivation

Appendicectomy, Gastrointestinal pain and Amnesia

5BQ-28986-65167

– Dizziness, light-headed, memory lapses/confusion Spoke with doctors office on phone

– dizziness and confusion

– Dizziness and confusion. I dont remember conversations or doing things

– Dizziness, headache, confusion, memory loss

– Dizziness, confusion

– Dizziness and shakiness

– Shakiness, dizziness, headaches continue.New symptoms are scratchy/sore throat, earaches, intestinal issues, nasal congestion.

– Sinus infection, chest and head congestion.

– I developed a bad sinus infection, stomach cramps, and dizziness last week after my check-in. I am finally recovered from that.

– Gastrointestinal pain, pain after eating, dizziness.

– Night sweats

Anti-thyroid antibody increased, Amenorrhea and Aphthous ulcer

5BR-27541-40357

– I smell medicine. I have a very distinct smell that I smell - I have not lost smell or taste - but I smell the vaccine in my body.

– My arm yesterday was in a lot of pain deep in my bones - good today

– I have had a swollen lymph node under my armpit on the arm side where I had the injection. Its very tender

– I had a sore throat when I woke up today along with two canker sores in my mouth. I also have armpit lymph node swelling and pain - sore throat went away.

– Ive got pain and swelling in several glands, sore throat and canker sores (I get when my body is under stress).

– Swollen glad under armpit still - and canker sore

– Fuck you CDC

– Elevated thyroid peroxidase antibodies and other abnormal labs on my lipid panel. I've been referred to an endocrinologist. 60 days no period. Regular doctor

Rash macular, Rash pruritic and Flushing

5BR-29681-84743

– Face got a little flushed on my way home. Ears felt hot too.

– Pain in right/center chest when bending over. Have had mediastinal lymphnode swelling prior to injection so I don't know if related

– Headache for past 2 days, turned into migraine this morning. Not sure if related.

– Left upper pain under collar bone, but above breast. maybe lymph nodes? It Happened with first vaccine also. First time it happened about 40 min after injection, this time it was almost 4-5 hours after lasting until yesterday (2/12/21). Today it is off and on. Pain at injection site and down left arm, like a tingling numb feeling in left forearm.

– Rash on left side of neck, itchy, same side as injection. Lasted about 30 min.

– Since my first vaccine I have had a red/raspberry looking spot on my left forearm. I did not have this prior to starting the vaccine

– Still have raspberry colored rash/spotts on left forearm. Very tired.

– Red raspberry patch still on left forearm. Rash now appears on inner elbow in the early morning (don't know if this is related) lingering headaches. Still super tired

– Inner elbow rash/spots on arm that I recieved shot in. Also, I am not sure if related, but my left hand trembles and shakes very often. Especially when holding something. (I Don't know if it is related, but thought I'd mention)

Ear pain, Abdominal discomfort and Lymph node pain

5BR-68123-87561

– Today I had chills, upset stomach, diarrhea, headache.

– My lymph nodes in my left arm pit are swollen and tender. Left ear/neck lymph node pain

– Swollen lymph nodes on left side, congestion, ear ache headache only on left side

– I tested positive for covid today

– I'm covid positive. My symptoms are related to covid now not my booster

– I tested positive for covid 3 days after the booster shot

– I have COVID. Tested positive 3 days after booster. Just got infusion today

Impaired driving ability, Fall and Mobility decreased

5BS-11852-20316

– No

– I have a new rash for 24 hours now. That is my only symptom. I have had a random rash in the past. I dont think it is related to the vaccine.

– Extreme vertigo! Cannot drive. Fell once. Cant sleep on left side. Cant turn my head to the left or lean my head back.

– Extreme vertigo starting 9 (nine) days post second vaccine. I received 1st dose on 4/22/21 Pfizer-BioNTech Lot no. ER8731. I received 2nd dose on 5/14/21 and WAS NOT PROVIDED THE LOT NO. 2nd dose was painful when inserted. 1st dose was PAINLESS.

– Vertigo

– Extreme vertigo

Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy and Pain in extremity

5BS-65279-13791

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck on the side i got the shot. Arm doesn't hurt unless i rub area where i got the shot, just a little sore.

– Just swollen lymph node one left side of neck since i received my shot in left arm

– Swollen lymph node on left side of neck.

– Swollen lumph node on left side of neck

– Swollen lymph node in neck on side of injection

– Swollen lymph node in left side of neck

– Swollen lymph node in the left side of neck

– Swollen lymph node on left side of neck

– Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection

– Lymph node tender on left side (same side as shot) in neck and under arm.

– Swollen lymph node in neck

Gout, Gastrointestinal disorder and Swelling

5BT-11982-58931

– I have IBS and allergies - symptoms other than swelling and muscle pain probably not due to vaccine

– Mild gout symptoms on left big toe

– IBS related gastrointestinal problems.

– Mild Covid 19 with severe sinus congestion and headache

– Mild Covid with severe sinus congestion and headache. Self diagnosed with at home quick Covid test. I am taking Paxlovid after a telehealth check up since I have at least two risk factors for severe Covid.

– Sinus congestion

– Congestion - could be allergies

Asthenia and Fatigue

5BT-17371-75853

– I experience pain every day for last seven years as a result of surgery gone bad. I also feel fatigue but this has occurring since the surgery. All the pain and fatigue is due to neuropathy. So it is difficult to distinguish any pain as a result o

– Its hard to tell if my symptoms are related to the vaccine or the pain and tiredness I have been experiencing for the last seven years due to some unnecessary surgery that was performed on me back then. The symptoms, however, have seemed elevated

– No

– Very tired and lack of energy

Chronic left ventricular failure, Angina pectoris and Injection site nodule

5BT-21102-89455

– Arm sore at injection site.

– Arm is still a bit sore.

– I have a lump where the injection was given. I don't notice any tenderness unless I rub on it.

– Still have a smaller knot at the injection site.

– Still have a small knot at injection site and it was itchy today.

– Still have small knot.

– I had a stress test and echocardiogram 2 days ago because my feet started swelling and I was getting out of breath. The results stated chronic systolic congestive heart failure and angina of effort.

Catheter removal, Bladder calculus removal and Renal artery stent placement

5BT-30501-96569

– issue with kidneys, had stints put in, prostate shaved a bit, stones removed from bladder, still have small stone in one kidney.

– July 13th had bilateral stints in kidney, t.u.r.p of the prostate and stones removed from bladder. Kidney stones removed on November 8th and foley catheter and one out my back. Foley catheter removed November 12th Back catheter removed November 19th

– Not sure when I last checked in, but in early January had a bad sneezing, coughing and very tired spell. Few days later went to the V.A. to be tested for covid-19.

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