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.
Rectal prolapse, Esophagitis and Mouth swelling
2.25.2021 – Chills, no temp. Hi distress
3.3.2021 – Nose bleeds, occ Chilis. Red arm now looks more like bruising
3.13.2021 – My mouth is swollen and when I attempt to chew, painful around all the gums and teeth. Did not have this problem prior to 2nd Vacine. Also throat hurts and severe right ear pain
3.15.2021 – Inside mouth still swollen
9.7.2021 – Very tired and ache Dr visit
3.9.2022 – Esophageal inflammation & prolapsed rectal hemmorage. Had a colinoscopy & endoscopy a few weeks ago,
Rash erythematous, Herpes zoster and Somnolence
4.7.2021 – I do have a rash and redness but it is not occurring where my second shot was inserted but rather the rash appearance is where my first shot was injected. My second shot in the same arm shows no redness where the injection was.
4.8.2021 – The only illness I felt was on April 5th at midnight when I got the chills so I took one acetaminophen 500ml and got an extra blanket and then I woke up fine. There is still the rash that appeared yesterday on my arm, but it's not from where my second shot was done but rather the rash appeared in the spot where my first shot was taken on March 8. I fell no pain it's just mildly red.
11.13.2021 – The day after my shot I had a mild fever but I just slept all day and then felt fine
2.9.2022 – I got shingles
Polymenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular
6.7.2021 – I realized my periods have been off every month since my second shot. I'm usually very regular - 30 days between periods - but it's been only 3 weeks between periods for the last couple months.
9.6.2021 – My period has been early every month since getting the vaccine. It is usually very regular at 4 weeks apart. Now, it's every 3 weeks.
10.18.2022 – Menstrual cylce is shorter with heavier blood flow.
12.13.2022 – Cough, sore throat, runny nose, congestion.
Peripheral venous disease, Muscle contractions involuntary and Pulmonary mass
3.26.2021 – Severe Pain in groin armpits neck glands
3.27.2021 – Less Severe pain then yesterday more moderate but very painful groin, neck, armpits , head I only recall this pain and inability to get up and go when I had the Grippe or Epstein Barr/Mono ...
3.28.2021 – Head neck armpits still moderate pain and groin and back pain has subsided
3.30.2021 – I started to get my appetite back but my meals were going through me last night and today ...
4.23.2021 – Deep vein throbbing and involuntary contraction in my right calf . I saw my cardiologist and she prescribed ultrasound of lower extremities. Ive had deep vein disease and clot and chronic venous insufficiency . I also had TIA attack in my past. Doctor office visit
6.25.2021 – Flutter in my heart and fatigue still since having COVID in sept 2020 Im with cardiologist care ... just returning a zip monitor I wore for 2 weeks today . Doctors office
9.23.2021 – Flare up for the last 7 weeks of severe fatigue, systemic bone pain, chest pressure, rash on face and right upper hip and swelling in face neck and upper torso. Specialists rheumatologist, pcp
3.25.2022 – Headaches at night, chronic dyspnea and still have shortness of breath and chronic fatigue, I've had shingles for 6 mos still have pain and now upper respiratory infection
6.22.2022 – 6 very small lung nodules on act scan by pulmonologist , still having shortness of breath
Pulmonary pain, Nodule and Anosmia
3.19.2021 – Mild burning down arm into hand on arm of injection
4.2.2021 – Probably allergies. Sore throat, congestion & runny nose
4.17.2021 – Feeling of a hard painful knot in arm muscle, dizziness
4.18.2021 – Lump/pain in muscle of arm of injection site. Took Tylenol to reduce pain & temperature
7.18.2021 – Had to distress, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, ear ache, headache, cough, thightness in chest, slight feverAwaiting covid test results (not rapid test)
10.16.2021 – Pretty sure I had covid although tested negative. Would have gone for 2nd test but too damn sick to go. Smell & taste still not back 100%
1.1.2022 – Yesterday, ran fever of 101.2. Sever muscle & joint pain, fatigue, nausea, upset stomach
Granuloma annulare, Rash and Lymphadenopathy
4.6.2021 – Sore throat and swollen lymph nodes
4.11.2021 – The headache for the last 3 days has been upon waking and in the top of my head and very painful. It goes away with Advil. Just very odd.
6.17.2021 – I was diagnosed with granuloma annulare related to COVID and COVID vaccine.
8.7.2021 – I have a very large rash on the side of my breast that appeared after second shot. Confirmed by dermatologist to be annulare granuloma and a reaction to vaccine. It isnt getting better.
Increased tendency to bruise, Irritable bowel syndrome and Burning sensation
1.12.2021 – Sore throat,swollen glands
1.15.2021 – Bad diarrhea last night w abdominal pain
1.17.2021 – I dont feel sick but have to stay close to toilet last 1.5 days
1.19.2021 – On going diarrhea , getting worse
1.25.2021 – Diarrhea is not getting better but rather worse and burning more! I usually have very normal bowel movements! Hardly ever get sick. Diarrhea rarely and mainly from food poisoning.
2.10.2021 – Little lose bowels
2.12.2021 – Dry cough, runny nose
2.14.2021 – Stuffy slightly bloody mucous nose!
3.24.2021 – Loose bowels....continued diarrhea! Scheduled checkup
5.12.2021 – I struggle with irregular bowels and nausea. Also Bruise & swell mor easily more easily!
Tongue eruption, Asthenopia and Ocular hyperemia
3.26.2021 – Lightheaded
3.27.2021 – Light headed
3.30.2021 – My eyes have been bloodshot and tired since getting the second shot.
4.1.2021 – My eyes are still red and tired.
5.2.2021 – 3 weeks after 2nd Covid vac I got my 2nd shingles vac. Eyes got redder & worse than w/ 2nd Covid vac. I also had sharp pains near, then a day later in, my elbow. Not sure if the two 2nd doses were too close together. I was told 2wks was time enough.
3.30.2022 – Got Covid around Feb 21st. Had fever, chills, my eyes hurt. Lost taste and smell for about 2 days. My tongue developed big bumps in the back. Had sinus congestion and a slight cough.
Skin swelling, Skin discoloration and Sensitive skin
4.12.2021 – Dizzy
4.13.2021 – A little dizziness
4.14.2021 – Dizzy & spacey
4.15.2021 – Dizzy & light headed
5.8.2021 – Nasal congestion & sinus pain
11.2.2021 – Dizziness
11.3.2021 – Chest pain, difficult breathing due to chest inflammation, very rapid heartbeat
11.4.2021 – Dizziness & swelling & puffiness in my face & itching & I do not have implants in my face.
11.5.2021 – Puffy checks & pinky sensitive skin on my face persisting
2.3.2022 – Currently have all the symptoms of Covid but a rapid test shows I'm 'negative'.
Eyelid infection, Swelling of eyelid and Diverticulitis
1.6.2021 – Had trouble sleeping last night with headache
4.30.2021 – Er visit with fever and abdominal pain a couple weeks ago. After a CT scan I was diagnosed with diverticulitis. Treated with antibiotics and feel fine now.
11.1.2021 – Ringing in ears
11.2.2021 – Arm still a little sore
12.12.2021 – Don't think it was related to vaccine however, last night i had stomach cramps. I have had 2 bouts of diverticulitis requiring antibiotics since I received my first vaccine on January 4. First flare was early April, second in early September.
1.30.2022 – Both eyes, upper and lower lid swelling and infection. Currently taking steroid/antibiotic eye drops. Getting better. My opthamologist
Viral pharyngitis, Nasal discharge discoloration and Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion
1.19.2021 – Dizzy
1.23.2021 – Dizzy but much less than yesterday
2.2.2021 – Short of breath with very little activity, coughing.
2.16.2021 – Dizzy, tired, short of breath
2.23.2021 – Dizzy spells. Sinus infection. Body aches. Stiff neck with severe limitations in range of motion.
4.20.2021 – Seasonal allergies (itchy eyes, contestion). Exercise fatigue. Sore throat.
10.2.2021 – Very tired day 1, 2 & 3. Lots of brain fog. Unable to do simple thinking. Sweaty immediately after for several hours. Headache constant. Neck and arm pain on the side of the injection. But even with all that Im glad to have the booster!
10.23.2021 – Viral pharyngitis
1.1.2022 – Lost sense of taste and smell, severe sore throat lost voice, sweats, excessive nasal drainage yellow thick.
Breast discharge, Bronchitis viral and Atrial flutter
1.29.2021 – Just a slightly sore arm at the injection site.
2.11.2021 – New rash on my arm right around and below injection site.
3.11.2021 – Probably not at all related to the vaccine, but I experienced discharge and slight pain in right breast, had a mammogram and ultrasound and they found all was well, totally benign, probably changes related to aging (I am 73.)
5.27.2021 – Diagnosed with Atrial flutter, probably existing before and probably NOT considered related at all to covid vaccination! (Related to age and previous heart conditions)
Tumor excision, Skin cancer and Hyperhidrosis
2.5.2021 – (This is my 2nd dose)
2.8.2021 – Please update this was my second shot. My first one was a headache and sore arm that lasted a day. The second shot I got a headache at 11th hour, very sore arm, and then around 16 hours I had chills body aches and fatigue and fever. Fell asleep and 18th hour I woke up full sweat - but felt much better just tired- and then felt great after that
2.5.2022 – Not Covid related. - skin cancer, and borderline 6.23 pound tumor removed
Bone pain, Burning sensation and Arthritis
1.19.2021 – Slight headache
1.24.2021 – Burning sensation in the left arm
2.1.2021 – Severed burning, inching sensations, headaches are off & on.
2.22.2021 – I'm still feel burning sensation on my shoulders & upper body.
3.1.2021 – Still having burning sensations on my left arm.
4.19.2021 – Burning sensation every so often & also i think it made my arthritis worse.
7.21.2021 – Body aches & pain. Muscle spasm, burning sensations, arthritis flare ups, muscle cramps, bones tenderness. I had right leg arthritis but it seems like the vaccine triggered the symptoms worse.
Tenderness, Neck pain and Lymph node pain
5.23.2021 – Pain under the arm the shot was administered. The pain radiates up and to the back. Also pain on the left side of my neck.
5.24.2021 – Mild pain in the underarm of the arm I received the vaccine.
5.25.2021 – Mild discomfort under arm shot was given
12.16.2021 – Back and leg pain similar to sciatica
12.17.2021 – Pain under the arm that I received the shot, later back and leg pain similar to sciatica
12.18.2021 – Pain under the arm the shot was received
12.21.2021 – Minor pain in touch under the arm the shot was received in
10.14.2022 – Lymph node swelling and pain in the underarm of the arm the shot was received
Contrast media allergy, Allergy to vaccine and Hypoglycemia
5.1.2021 – Low appetite
5.2.2021 – I had a temperature last night 102.4, had sharp pain that started in my right arm then went across my chest, mild chest muscle soreness, nausea,diaphoretic, heartrate in the 120's, 02 Sat-90%, B/P-156/102. B/P and vitals are normal range now.
5.4.2021 – Whelp on left deltoid
5.28.2021 – I was in a major car wreck on May 8th.PCP decided after my check up that I should not get the 2nd dose since I have had major trauma, severe allergic reaction to IVP dye and receive Epi, also had reaction to first dose of Pfizer not to get 2nd dose.
6.6.2021 – Hypoglycemic reaction not related to Pfizer vaccine.
Blood pressure increased, Flushing and Insomnia
8.23.2021 – Sore right upper arm muscle
8.24.2021 – A bit of insomnia . But I took a small dose of Tylenol pm and it helped. ( not the full dose )
8.25.2021 – Think the nausea is from taking ibuprofen this morning on an empty stomach. Took some anti nausea meds and ate . That is helping.
9.20.2021 – Feeling flushed but not feverish
10.18.2021 – Body aches seem to be more but could be from statin. B p is higher today at my doc appt but monitoring that on the advice from the specialist I see - pulmonologist office. I also take a steroid inhaler. So not sure any of this related to vaccine
Hiccups, Eructation and Neuropathy peripheral
1.23.2022 – Slight burping and hiccups, throat was tight. Was premeditated so the steroid and Benadryl helped it not get worse or severe like first shot
1.24.2022 – Just hiccups and burping, and injection site is warm too the touch. I was premeditated before shot due to throat closure after 1st shot and saw allergy doctor and was instructed to take prednisone and Benadryl night before shot and Benadryl hour
1.25.2022 – Still experiencing hiccups, burping and throat tightened just before it's time to take another Benadryl. After taking the Benadryl all goes away
1.26.2022 – Dizziness. Still taking Benadryl every 4 hours. Pain in injection arm is horrible
1.27.2022 – I stopped the Benadryl last night and burping resumed. Must take something for pain in arm every 4 hours. It's intense
1.28.2022 – Must take Tylenol every 4 hours for pain in injection arm. It is severe.Pain radiates into shoulder and neck a bit! It's worse than a tooth ache!
4.24.2022 – Blood pressure been running high from time to time.
Mucosal inflammation, Nasal crusting and Muscle contractions involuntary
1.27.2021 – Swelling in throat (lymph nodes, chest tightness, anxiety
1.28.2021 – Fasciculations, sore throat,swollen glands in neck
2.10.2021 – My psoriatic arthritis has flared up. Called for appointment
3.11.2021 – I have been getting scabs in my nose and have had two profuse nose bleeds in the past two weeks. I have never had a nose bleed.
4.28.2021 – Coughing, nose bleeds, tachycardia, nasal sores I have no idea if this is related to a vaccine. I would like to know if I need to continue to be tested for Covid-19 or the different variants. Please call me for guidance on this. Visit to rheumatologist and primary care doctor
7.28.2021 – The last few days, I have a fascinations (muscle twitching), cough, and sweating. I have not checked my temp.
2.25.2022 – I was exposed to Covid and ended up with flu and cold like symptoms. This lasted for 1 month. I have also experienced severe stomach pain with nausea and vomiting but no diagnosis. I've also had more tachycardia. I never tested positive wit a rapid t
11.24.2022 – Loss of taste/smell, fever, sinus symptoms
Mouth ulceration, Pain in jaw and Muscular weakness
5.31.2021 – developed a small ulcerated spot in my mouth, noticed it last night. much bigger today. i do not have a history of canker sores
6.3.2021 – Starting last night am getting bouts of dizziness and hypersensitivity to noise. There are several more white lesions in my mouth that appeared this morning.
6.4.2021 – dizziness is worsening, legs feel weak
6.18.2021 – Sore throat, numbness on right side of face, general feeling of being unwell, jaw pain
7.9.2021 – Muscle aches and cramps, flushed skin, headache
7.16.2021 – Leg pain in one leg, skin redness
7.23.2021 – Worsening leg pain, left leg. Chest pain
7.30.2021 – Abdominal pain
Body temperature fluctuation, Body temperature decreased and Body temperature increased
3.9.2021 – I am normally 95 or 96 degrees so my temperature was very uncomfortable; headache for hours
3.11.2021 – 1st day no temperature yet but it usually happens in the afternoon or evening...
3.12.2021 – Temperature fifth day in evening with headache; my normal temp is between 95 & 96.5
3.13.2021 – No temperature for the first time since injection date March 11, 2021
4.6.2021 – I seem to have a temperature of 98 degrees in the morning when it is normally 95-96 degrees; then the temperature spikes to 99.5 in the evening.
Feeling hot, Chest pain and Dyspnea
1.27.2021 – I need to correct my birth date
1.29.2021 – Need to correct my birthdate
1.30.2021 – Need to correct my date of birth
1.31.2021 – Need to correct my birthdate in profike
3.1.2021 – All of a sudden felt warm and exhausted
3.8.2021 – I keep having recurring general maladies. A feeling of unwell ness comes over me suddenly. At times I feel like running a low grade temp. Wondering g if this could be a lingering result of the vaccine.
3.15.2021 – It just comes over me. A feeling of unwell. Nothing debilitating but always on my mind is whether this is still from vaccine. Achy chills fatigue
9.20.2022 – Sever chest pain and shortness of breath leading to hospitalization
Hyperventilation, Temperature intolerance and Glossodynia
7.27.2021 – Feeling light-headed and woozy
8.1.2021 – Ive felt very warm since I received my injection. I havent been running a fever but my whole body has felt warmer than before the shot
8.3.2021 – Swollen lymph node on right side of neck
8.10.2021 – Sensitive to cold; taste buds have become more sensitive
8.24.2021 – Increased fatigue
9.5.2021 – An uncomfortableness in my chest. Feeling like I need to take a deep breathe a lot
9.6.2021 – Discomfort in chest
9.7.2021 – Chest discomfort
9.23.2021 – Having chest discomfort and having to take deep breaths a lot
9.30.2021 – Chest discomfort, cough, having to take a deep breath a lot
3.3.2022 – COVID delta variant
Affect lability, Hyperacusis and Hyperesthesia
1.26.2021 – Tiredness/muscle fatigue, lack of energy, sleepiness
1.27.2021 – Sleepines/lethargic
1.28.2021 – Lethargic/tired, joints pain with occassional pain in the muscle belly as if needle was inserted.
1.31.2021 – Sleepiness/lethargy
2.23.2021 – Occasional joint pain where the perception as if needles are inserted into joints. These reactions are very rapid in its perception and occur more in upper body than lower.
2.24.2021 – Severe chills at night. Lasted for around 80 minutes. Pain alon the uncontrollable chills all over thw body particularly muscles and joints. Tingling in both feet/toes. Surrounding Muscle pain in lower back. Extreeme weakness and exhaustion. Laborious breathing. Became labile during uncontrollable chills and pain.
2.25.2021 – Extremely fatigue. Severe chills with muscle and joints pain
2.26.2021 – Irritability, hypersensitivity to touch and noise
2.27.2021 – Muscle lower back pain at night and during the day circumferential.
Rash pruritic, Pruritus and Rash
2.12.2021 – I had 103 degree fever, intense body chills, severe headache, severeMuscle aches starting 12 hours after my second injection, last for 36 hours.
2.13.2021 – Rash on feet moving up towards knees, on palms and backs of hands, and on my flank. Itching is driving me crazy. Benedryl is not helping.
2.15.2021 – Itching and rash on hands and feet. Needing to take scheduled Benedryl.
2.23.2021 – All over body rash with extreme itching. Hands, feet, ear canals, ankles, arms, back, hips and behind my knees all affected.
3.3.2021 – Continue with a body rash.
Retching, Breast tenderness and Hypersomnia
4.1.2021 – No
4.15.2021 – Nausea and dry heaves in the morning of Tuesday 4/13/21. Tired all day, slept over 10 hours in the evening/night. Back to normal next day.
4.22.2021 – Nausea, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea occurred on Monday, April 19th early in morning lasting about 2 hours.
4.29.2021 – Feeling warmth at injection site, arm muscle tender
5.13.2021 – On Saturday, May 8, 2021 began experiencing tenderness in the breast area between the nipple and my armpit.
4.29.2022 – COVID with mild symptoms starting 11/29/21, 24-hour stomach bug 12/22/21, Shingles 4/4/22, and another 24-hour stomach bug. Doctor's office
Blepharospasm, Insomnia and Nausea
4.19.2021 – I've been having some slight joint pain in my hip for the past couple of days. I haven't reported it up until now because I thought I was sitting funny on my chair or something, but I'm not sure. Figure I'll toss it in here. They're a bit of a nuisance, but generally not limiting my mobility.
5.10.2021 – Nausea might be food related
5.18.2021 – Not sure if stress/sleep related, but my eyes have been twitching quite a bit over the past week or two.
6.15.2021 – My eyelids have been twitching a bunch for the past few weeks. That being said, I've been getting a paltry amount of sleep for the same time, so I think it's just stress/exhaustion-related.
Vitreous floaters, Ear congestion and Vision blurred
3.9.2021 – Redness with mild itching at injection site began on 8th day after first dose and lasted about 4 days; periodic fatigue and mild lightheadness
3.23.2021 – Some mild arm soreness at injection site
3.26.2021 – Momentary blurred vision when facing direct sunlight and threadlike lines appearing in the corner of one eye; not painful
5.29.2022 – Mild ache under arm where I got injection
6.22.2022 – Fatigue, runny nose, ear congestion, sneezing
6.29.2022 – Runny nose, cough, sneezing, congested ears, fatigue
Fistulotomy, Rectal spasm and Rectal abscess
3.4.2021 – Diarrhea
3.11.2021 – Pain in my right upper abdomen and black in my stool.
4.29.2021 – Muscle spasms in rectum that would not subside. Had to have surgery.
7.29.2021 – Virus that caused extreme coughing congestion trouble breathing Diarrhea rectal muscle spasms and Anal fissures Surgery to help with rectal issues and now ointment for affected area.
1.30.2022 – Cough, sinus drainage, difficulty breathing, fatigue, nausea
5.13.2022 – Diarrhea and abdominal pain have been quite excessive all week. So much so I almost had to call off work.
5.20.2022 – Massive headaches, diarrhea, massive fatigue, feel crappy. Barely managed to stay at work.
5.27.2022 – All the Stomach bloating and diarrhea had me in the loo often and caused my hemorrhoids to become enflamed and painful. I have been exhausted. So much so I was late to work because I could not wake up and almost fell asleep at the wheel of my car.
12.6.2022 – Transient ischemic attack
12.22.2022 – Pain and swelling in hip, knee and ankle joints. Pain and swelling in legs and feet
Tooth abscess, Energy increased and Induration
3.25.2021 – Arm rash in shot area is bigger; arm seems a bit swollen, and a bit achy and strange at times. Some body aches in different areas (did not have them before shot). Looser bowels than normal. Tiredness.
4.7.2021 – Temp suddenly spiked to almost 104 yesterday, so Ive been taking Tylenol since then.
4.8.2021 – The temperature I reported is with Tylenol in my system. My energy levels are low.
4.9.2021 – My normal body temp is in the 97 degree range. For me to have a 99.34 temp with Tylenol in my system means I m running a low grade fever.
4.10.2021 – Note: I am running roughly 2 degrees above my normal body temperature which is in the 97 range. I tire very easily. With the swelling in my arm, an indentation like a dimple from cellulite has formed.
4.11.2021 – A dimple (reminiscent of cellulite) appeared in the swollen patch of rash on my arm.
4.12.2021 – A question..Is it ok that my temp gets into the 99 range when my normal body temp is in the 97 range?
7.5.2021 – I just noticed a hard, enlarged, non-painful lump on my left clavicle closest to my neck. Since I just noticed it, and its part of the holiday weekend, I will consult with my family doctor tomorrow and see how to proceed.
10.4.2021 – Dental abscess under molar withcrown: pain & headache -collar bone enlarged on left side dental appointment for diagnosis as well as root canal by a root canal specialist
4.5.2022 – Either a mild cold or allergiesSneezing, runny nose, no fever.still have lots of energy.took at home Covid test yesterday, just in case it was negative.. Will take another test. I just didn't like the runny nose (or the sneezing).
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