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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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Aneurysm, Eye pain and Vision blurred

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– Eye pain; blurred vision

– Possible Third Nerve Palsy - major pain in right eye with eye lid staying closed. Major tiredness, elevated blood pressure. Angiogram shows very small aneurysm. MRI, CT scan, Ultrasound, Angiogram with contrast, testing with Ophthalmologist, NEXT week will see Neurologist

– Increased severe pain in right eye with eyelid remaining closed; THIRD NERVE PALSY possibly triggered by second Pfizer vaccine. Light sensitivity; extreme tiredness; at times a tight chest; high blood pressure & some disorientation and balance. MRI; CT Scan; Ultrasound; CRP; Labs/blood work; Angiogram with contrast; Ophthalmologist & Neurologist visits in addition to an emergency room. Possible need to get an MRI with contrast

– Diagnosis of Third Nerve Palsy from Ophthalmologist & Neurologist. Extreme tiredness causing a lot more sleep, unsteady balance, difficulty recalling/responding to known information, some labored breathing with tightness in upper chest. After being diagnosed with high blood pressure three-ish weeks ago along with tightness in upper chest, there was fear of heart complications.

Injury, Spinal pain and Tinnitus

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– Dizzyness, sleeplessness and shoulder pain that is more than normal from cure injuries. Left messages with my (b)(6) VA clinic physician Dr. (b)(6), have yet to hear from him.

– Pain in knees, ankles, shoulder joints and back.

– Been getting rashes on my back, the ringing I. My ears have been getting worse and my spine and knee joint have been in lots of pain when waking up in the mornings.

– Rash on my belly and thee creases of my arms.

Injection site discoloration, Muscle tightness and Contusion

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– Green yellow bruise surrounding shot area

– Yellow/green bruise at injection site. Tender sharp pain in lower bicep muscle when stretched or touched. A pharmacist told me shot could possibly injure muscle.

– Bicep below injection shot still sore and tender pain. Green yellow bruise on shoulder. Tailbone pain since Friday

– Shot at (b)(6) on May 1st may have damaged or tore tendons in bicep. Muscle had hard straight tight feeling and also had visible lines down bicep. Had to make a Dr appointment. Was put on Meloxicam 15mg to help pain and healing for 30 days. In person appointment at Swedish SLU

– Very Sore arm where i got shot

Skin ulcer, Dyskinesia and Limb mass

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– Extremely crabby.

– Headaches & nauseated. Not normally prone to headaches or nausea.

– Worse nausea & constant headache

– Vision & nerves affected. When I move my eyes, vision lags & is fragmented! Severe. Fell down due to this. Large sores popped up all over my body. Lots of vomiting & excessive diarrhea. Feel very confused. Uncontrollable severe jerking of extremi

– I have Aspergers, am non-neurotypical. Vision is still fragmented! Other sxs persisting! Still have bumps that popped up all over body.

– This was an awful booster, affecting vision.

– Painful lump on shoulder, above injection site.

Ear infection, Vision blurred and Heart rate increased

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– I had blurred vision today last about 10 seconds. And later a sharp pain in my head that lasted seconds.

– I have an ear infection (that Im having difficulty getting rid of) and I had an elevated heart rate of 209 beats per minute (while sitting) that lasted for 3 minutes.

– I am still dealing with an ear infection (about 3 weeks now), weve done two rounds of antibiotics so far. Seeing an ENT tomorrow. Unsure if any of this could be as the result of the vaccine or something completely unrelated.

Ear pruritus, Adverse drug reaction and Hematochezia

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– Two days ago I had a fever, chills, diarrhea, & a pounding headache for about 24 hours, and then it went away.

– Burning sensation at injection site

– Itching on hands & ears

– Ongoing stomach ache for close to a week now.

– Significant joint pain in left knee & pain in left hip (no known reason, no injury).

– Sore throat Went & got a PCR test at pharmacy

– Constant cough. And? tested positive for Covid today. Phone conversation with PA today, scheduled teledoc appt. with Dr. for tomorrow morning.

– Tested positive for Covid Tues. Started Paxlovid Thursday. Made me sick as a horse w/severe diarrhea, passing blood, high fever & chills

– Took Paxlovid on Thursday resulting in bloody diarrhea & severe abdominal pain. (I got my 2nd booster a week ago & then later tested + for Covid.)

– Extremely fatigued all the time for days on end.

– Continued extreme fatigue

Burning sensation, Feeling cold and Erythema

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– Red, hot burning like cheeks and chest area only

– Red burning cheeks, then my chest was red and burning last night until this morning around 4:00am. Took a benadryl and put Thayer's lavender witch hazel with aloe skin toner on it. It stopped the burning sensation. Was gone by morning. Still have fatigue/tiredness.

– I can't eat gluten. I have celiac artery stenosis which causes my symptoms of severe bloating when I eat gluten. Since the second shot, everything I eat is causing my small intestinal area to bloat and I have gas, just like I'd eaten gluten

– I'm feeling colder than usual. Many other coworkers feel the same. I usually sweat while wearing my scrubs, lead apron and a sterile gown. I'm now cold and feel like I need to warm up. It's been a few weeks. Thought it would get better but its consis

Vertigo, Migraine and Chills

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– Dizziness

– Mild vertigo

– Side effects from a Pfizer booster shot received yesterday (10/12/21). Mild fever (101.3), chills, headache.

– Cough, mild chest congestion, and mildly sore throat Scheduled for COVID-19 PCR test for today

– Cough (negative COVID-19 PCR test)

– Minor cough

– Occasional cough

– Feeling lightheaded, starting yesterday.

– Migraine headache. I have been susceptible to them for years -- prior to any COVID vaccination.

Cyst, Panic attack and Gastroenteritis viral

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– Lump on neck/collarbone.

– Swollen lymph node in neck and back of head.

– Lymph nodes are still swollen near collarbone and back of head/neck.

– Lymph node still swollen and painful

– Swollen lymph nodes have not changed. Still pretty large. Has been three weeks. One week since second shot.

– Possibly just a cold but I have had a sore throat, fatigue, and congestion for 5 days now. Covid test was negative.

– Stomach flu. Terrible vomiting and diarrhea. Most likely unrelated but I have not had this much trouble with the flu in 10+ years. Symptoms lasted 4 days. Covid test was negative.

– Panic attacks. Numbness in arms and hands.

Cardiomegaly, Presyncope and Injection site discoloration

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– Persistent Very large black and blue around vaccinated area.

– I got the second vaccine today at 1:35 PM. The mild headache that started around 3:30.

– Itching on the arm that second dose was injected.Also in president chest pain and lump pressure Sunday while in bed and Yesterday while working on computer. This one lasted over a minute. I stoped working and rested on a sofa.

– My pre syncope symptoms hes become more frequent in the past three weeks. I had not acknowledged this until today because I have experienced pre syncope since 2010. And it has been less frequent before I got vaccine.

– Heightened pre syncope symptom.

– Feel Tired a lot. Sleeping problems

– Mostly tired and more pre syncope symptoms

– 1. Unexpected clear nose dripping for a few minutes or hours 2. Many debilitating Sneezes at time. 3. Enlarged heart.

Injection site induration, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

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– At the area i received vaccination, swelling came back, along with stiffening in the area , and it was slightly itch ...about 11 days from day of receiving the vaccine.the symptoms mostly subsided in 2 days.

– I developedba swollen, red , itchy pathc around my BCG vaccination site , but not around the injection area which was slightly above the BCG vaccination site.

– Pain and swelling at the previous BCG vaccination site, but nothing at the inhection site

Gastrointestinal pain, Flatulence and Bronchitis

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– Diarrhea, gut pain, gas

– The first and second days after my shot, I had a low grade fever, chills and headache.

– Headache and sore throat

– Sore throat, cough, headache, runny nose

– Was diagnosed with a sinus infection that I most likely contracted from my daughter .

– I caught a cough/bronchitis from my child's preschool. I tested negative for COVID 3 times but was sick for a month.

– I've had several colds and migraines

Blood triglycerides increased, Hiatus hernia and Gallbladder disorder

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– Flushed. My face was and is red and hot.

– Runny nose, sneezing

– Pervasive joint pain

– Chest pains, nausea

– Was diagnosed with gallstones, also a mass was discovered between my heart and spine. Speculating it may be a lymph node until my appointment confirms.

– Gall bladder attacks

– A rare cyst was found between my aorta and spinal column. The cardiologist said it was highly unusual. Cardiologist

– Mass discovered between aorta and spine. Breakthrough case of covid.

– High triglycerides. Gallstones. Hiatal hernia diagnosis

Parasomnia, Trismus and Cluster headache

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– I have stage 4 endometriosis and immediately upon receiving the dose I got my period - very heavy. This is unusual for my first day of menstration and it was 2 days earlier than expected. I also have eye twitching, fibroid inflammation, and headaches

– Very hungry!

– Constipation

– Sat. night into Sun., I woke in the middle of the night with a slight fever of 99. I took some Advil and it broke quickly. But, I did feel warm at times later in the day. I was also constipated and had abdominal pain today. My period is a week late.

– Menstrual cycle was 10 days late. Very inflamed fibroid

– My neck has been very locked up with cluster headaches

– My right arm is still tender at the vaccine injection site and I have a very inflamed fibroid in my abdomen that hasn't gone back down in size.

– Lock jaw Chiropractor

– I smell something burning very often. My poop and hand soap smells like its burning. Also my arm still hurts at the injection site and Ive had a lot of muscle pain + immflamuation of an uterine cyst

Viral infection, Secretion discharge and Wheezing

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– I feel flush - hot in face (no fever, but feels feverish)

– The injection site is tender, but not painful

– A wheezey feeling in my chest. Not painful but causes a shortness of breath and cough.

– My husband tested positive. I have tested negative but for last 48 hours I have fevers ranging from 99.8 - 103.8. Also fatigue, chills and diarrhea. I have to repeat PCR on Monday.

– I tested positive for Covid-19 between my first and second doses of vaccine

– VERY tired

– Severe mucus builds up in my throat and sinuses - this is NOT my normal allergy-season reaction. OTC medications do not help.

– I have a pretty consistent amount of mucus in my chest and sinuses since having had virus.

– Since having covid & vaccinations I have an inordinate about of mucus. I've been sick with other things twice more since covid & vaccinations; I wasn't sick for years prior.

– I am chronically coughing mucous since having Covid and my shots.

Diverticulum, Retinal detachment and Clostridium difficile infection

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– Itchy eyes, like with hay fever. No idea if there is any connection. I did take Claritin before getting the shot.

– Sore throat/swollen glands

– Slight cough, congestion/runny nose, sore throat, swollen glands -- feel as though i have a cold

– Arm pain is very mild. Congestion, sore throat, swollen glands continue. Not diarrhea, but loose stool/abdominal discomfort in morning..

– Swollen glands, congestion, sore throat, but less than day before; headache intermittent but was migrainelike and required medicine last night.

– Sore throat, swollen glands. Less congestion.

– Decreased sore throat and swollen glands and congestion

– A little extra nasal congestion

– Insomnia with fever overnight, slept most of day since. Congestion with dizziness.

– Weakness

– GI not normal but not actual diarrhea

– Shortness of breath on exertion.

– Shortness of breath on exertion

– Some GI upset over last couple of months. Current tiredness and mild respiratory symptoms, i assume a mild bug. (Had negative COVID test. I now have weekly tests because of work requirements.)

– I had low fever and tiredness several weeks ago. Similar to how I felt after 2nd shot. Routine COVID tests at work that morning and following week were negative.

– Abdominal pain likely related to non-COVID or vaccine issue

– Being treated for diverticulitis, seemingly unrelated to vaccine Testing and doctor visit May 18, phone followup May 19

– Abdominal pain is from diverticulitis diagnosed this week but almost certainly not related to vaccine

– I am in the hospital for IV antibiotics for diverticulitis and being treated for c diff.

– I was in hospital for diverticulosis. Developed c diff, had allergic reaction to antibiotic, got yeast infection. Seems coincidental, not related to vaccine.

– Recurrence of c diff

– Positive covid test. Congestion, sore throat, tiredness. Unrelated to covud: recurrent c diff and partially detatched retina.

Dyshidrotic eczema, Injection site urticaria and Blister

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– Sore arm on the 01/20 - gone w/in 24hrs. But on, 01/25/21, experienced 3 small itchy hives within a few inches of injection point, lasting ~ 2hrs. On 01/26/21, 1.5mm itchy blister on right foot appeared, lasting ~ 2hrs. No other unusual symptoms.

– woke up with unexplained joint pain with 2 toes to left of big toe on left foot - lasted ~ 2hrs

– Right leg calf muscle feels/acts like it wants to "cramp" or "seize/lock up

– Near injection site - 2 mm red bump appeared 16-Mar persisting on 17-Mar - not itchy, not sore

– RE: body ache -abt. 12 hrs after shot (left arm), abruptly started experienced "throb" type pain midway between where the left leg joins the torso and the vulva region. Still present as of this report.

Weight decreased, Joint stiffness and Skin warm

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– Lack of appetite

– I have migraines several times a year and diarrhea/abdominal pain very frequently, sometimes daily. I have suffered with a migraine x 36 hours (resolving) and a severe bout of abdominal pain/diarrhea today (now resolved) worse than usual.

– Swelling, redness, heat in arm

– Cold symptoms with sinus infection, headache, chills/sweats without fever and high anxiety levels and severe depression. Doubt it is related to vaccine.

– Sinus infection, possibly bronchitis

– 10# weight loss (unusual). Increased brain fog, difficulty concentrating. Worsening GI symptoms (GERD and bowel irregularities). Increased dyspnia on exertion.

– Felt like broken glass in swollen joints all week, stiffness remains and developed severe h/a, brain fog, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Fatigue was severe. Symptoms resolved by day 7. flu shot and had a covid exp 5 days prior to booster on 11/24.

– Ongoing joint pain, inflammation at times comparable to the severe pain and impaired mobility when diagnosed w/bursitis in my hip @1989/90. It started like ground glass in my joints lessening to an inflammatory feeling joint stiffness w/ongoing pain

– Increased joint inflammation continues without improvement. Planning to request referrals to rheumatology and neurology at my annual physical in May since joint pain and brain fog continue.

Varicose vein, Knee operation and Diverticulitis

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– The headache ophthalmic body aches probably arthritic

– On the first day, when she gave me the shot it hurt bad and then my arm ached for two days.

– Diverticulitis with fever, chills, pain requiring antibiotic. Lump in arm pit requiring ultrasound- no results so far. Knee surgery but that went well. Varicose vein problems with some resulting in phlebitis. Unusual pain in legs.

– Knee pain. Surgery last year.

Eye swelling, Ocular hyperemia and Gait disturbance

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– No

– Headache and tiredness

– Blood vessel in my left eye turned red and swelling. The eye doctor from (b)(6) indicated that I should apply cold compress daily, rest, that I needs time for the symptoms to alleviate! Doctor office visit on Friday. Not sure if this is related to my COVID Vacination or not!.

– Tired and not hungry. Not walking every day!

– Nausea and diarrhea no fever early this morning between 2:30am-4:30am I'm able to drink some coffee this morning and some chicken noodle soup this afternoon! Skip walking this morning!

Joint dislocation, Renal impairment and Skin exfoliation

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– Right Elbow pain. Slight dizziness. Sore throat. Slight throat swelling.

– Cough, swelling at neck lymph nodes,

– Neck lymph nodes are still swollen

– brain fog

– Scalp and face itching constantly. Body itching sporadically.

– Sporadic floaters and spots in vision

– Blurred vision later in day

– A lot of brain fog today

– Numb and achy thumbs and joints at wrists.

– Extreme fatigue, chills, joint stiffness and swollen arthritis-like pain in both hands , muscle aches, headache

– Extreme fatigue, periods of dizziness, UTI

– Dizziness. Bone and muscle aches

– Heavy chest, difficult taking deep breaths, dizziness, sluggish legs

– Chills, ankle swelling. Low kidney function, high blood pressure, Full, ongoing treatment and testing at Covid Clinic at (b)(6)Hospital

– *Swelling/achy hands, swelling ankles, dark patches & scaly itching raised blisters on both lower shins. Sjögren's syndrome possibly. *Fell in closet and lost consciousness caused loss of memory and AC Separation. Left shoulder.

Pleuritic pain, Musculoskeletal pain and Muscle spasms

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– First 24 hrs arm pain, headache. @48 hrs worsening arm pain @72hrs fleeting chest pain

– Severe subscapular back and chest pain on the right side. Pleuritic and burning. Associated with nausea and vomiting. Debilitating.

– Symptoms on Feb 5, 2021

– Low back pain intermittent at ileosacral on right. Severe pain under right shoulder blade with back cramps, nausea, vomiting. - dx subsegmental PE on right side. Season where laughter caused spasms in chest. Unable to get full breath. All improved.

Vitamin D deficiency, Asthenopia and Muscle tightness

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– Back tightness; tired eyes.

– A few weeks ago - Running nose, sneezing, productive cough, light sore throat. Had a COVID test and was negative.

– When I got my booster I had under arm pain (swollen lymph nodes?) and pain at injection site. Lasted about 3 days. Feel fine now.

– Sore throat, slight sniffles, headache, brain fog. Tested negative.

– Had COVID in August (very mild - thanks vaccine!) Recently diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency. Bloodwork for Vitamin D levels and now have a 12 week prescription.

Herpes zoster

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– Diagnosed with Shingles (showed symptoms a few days before first dose unknowingly)

– Diagnosed with Shingles a few days after shot, and symptoms started before the first dose.

– Shingles Diagnosis and showed symptoms before shot.

– Diagnosed with Shingles, symptoms appeared before first dose

– Was diagnosed with Shingles. Symptoms started a few days before the first dose, and diagnosis was 4 days after the first dose.

Autonomic nervous system imbalance, Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and Temperature intolerance

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– I am currently being worked up for POTS/dysautonomia due to symptoms I developed after the vaccine

– I am still having tachycardia with activity/any time Im vertical, I get awful headaches and neck aches when Im vertical for too long, I have a low grade fever often and often have full body aches. My HR hasnt gotten below 105 all day today I am seeing a cardiologist on Friday

– I am still tachycardic into the 150s upon standing and have debilitating head and body aches if I stay vertical for more than 10 minutes. I also often am running a low grade temp and am exhausted all of the time

– I am under the care of an internal medicine doctor and cardiologist trying to fix my constant tachycardia, severe fatigue, body aches, and awful headaches. Im currently undergoing multiple tests

– I have been diagnosed with POTS and have brain fog, constant headaches, constant body and shoulder aches, heat intolerance, diaphoresis, shortness of breath on exertion, and my resting heart rate is now 105. My heart rate goes to 170 when active

Bronchitis, Throat irritation and Lymphadenopathy

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– Have not experienced any of these today however the day after the vaccine experienced headache, bodyaches and low-grade fever.

– I did experience swollen axillary lymph nodes in my vaccinated arm on Second day after my injection of vaccine number two

– Axillary lymph node swelling in vaccinated arm.

– Bad bronchitis in February requiring antibiotics and steroids. Seven negative Covid tests.

– Covid. Fever, headache, bodyaches, scratchy throat, cough, head congestion

Secretion discharge, Balance disorder and Contusion

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– Large bruise at injection site.

– Still bruised at injection site.

– Bruise is fading

– Improving bruising from shot

– These symptoms are part of daily life for me.

– Bruise remains

– Dizzy spells began on 4/10/21. Extremely fatigued.

– These issues are likely from other health conditions.

– Stiff neck on side of shot

– These are non Covid shot related

– Vertigo, unsteadiness, excessive fatigue, memory. I believe all are unrelated to vaccines.

– Spontaneous episodes of diarrhea, more fatigue, legs pain, balance issues. I think all are related to a new undiagnosed condition.

– What symptoms I have are from other conditions

– Sinus pressure and headache. Stiffness and pain in neck.

– Sore throat, cough, mucus, difficulty breathing, fatigue. Covid positive

Vaginal hemorrhage, Menstrual disorder and Tinnitus

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– Pain/stiffness lessened throughout the day. Also, want to let you know for records that I have autoimmune disease - Hashimotos Disease in thyroid should you be tracking responses in people like me.

– I have been getting these strange passing headaches. Its like there is a very brief mild pain that passes across the temple to the top of the head and then its over (no more than 10-15 seconds). This occurs 1-2xs a day since shot.

– For about an or two after the shot, I had tinnitus

– Joint pain

– Having gynocological issues. Abnormal bleeding.

Lymph node pain, Pruritus and Myalgia

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– Lymph nodes in left armpit itchy and painful

– Mild pain in the lymph nodes in my left armpit

– Mild pain at vaccine site and lymph nodes in left armpit

– Very mild pain at injection site and lymph nodes in armpit

– Very very mild pain in injection site and lymph nodes in left armpit

– Within a couple hours of getting the vaccine I experienced mild diarrhea

– Recurring diarrhea for 5 days

– Headache, fever 100.6, sore muscles , swollen glands, tired for a couple days. (Influenza?) Then symptoms turn into a chest cold symptoms. Had a Covid test yesterday. Results were negative. I was able to work today. Still have chest cold

– Covid symptoms. Stuffy nose, sore throat, sore muscles, fever, headache

Injection site dryness, Dry eye and Injection site induration

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– I had a continuation of red, indurated, pruritic 4X3 inch spot on my left arm near injection site since my last report. Currently there is slight redness but no induration or itching.

– 4 days ago malaise, slight headache and stomach upset. Same 3 days ago. Better but still with symptoms yesterday. And more mild today.

– Still with redness and skin roughness at the site of the first injection (opposite arm)

– Migraine headaches

– Mild headache and low back pain daily for several weeks

– Dry eyes; pain in left thumb (arthritis by X-ray)

– Frequent almost daily low grade headaches

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