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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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Bundle branch block and Lymphadenopathy

5JU-27603-95090

– swollen lymph node under arm of vaccinated arm

– Lymph node under vaccinated arm starting to swell. this happened after the first dose too.

– 2 EKGs detected a possible silent heart attack. However, since my last EKG/echocardiogram/cardiac CT scans were 2 years ago its impossible to know when this might have happened. The cardiologist did say he has seen an uptick in similar EKG results Office visit with cardiologist

– slightly swollen lymph node

Deafness unilateral, Nephrolithiasis and Balance disorder

5JU-67869-44612

– Vertigo issues with my sudden hearing loss in the right ear. Threw up one time only.

– Kidney stone PCP in-office visit. I am scheduled for 2nd Moderna vaccination next week 3/2.

– None

– I was tested for Covid and A&B Flu at the hospital. All results were negative. It is a virus. Headache that wont go away, no appetite, threw up once, cant sleep.

– Constant headaches, low-grade fever, no appetite, constipation, dry hacking cough, Nausea and cant sleep well. Ive had these symptoms now for over a week. Was just tested with the Bio Fire test for Covid and the Flu A & B and all were negative.

– Fatigue, no appetite, general yuk feeling. Still 100% hearing loss in right ear with poor equilibrium.

– Common cold symptoms, scratchy throat, congestion, slight cough, blowing nose a lot, tires easily.

– Sore arm where I received the booster

– Already reported

– 10 days after booster, I developed my 2nd kidney stone ever. 1st was after Moderna vaccine in Jan. Also became sick, still am. Saw doctor yesterday, tested NEGATIVE for the Flu and Covid. Running low fever, congestion, cough, headache, sore throat.

– Not new symptoms, haven't reported these before. Weakness, tiredness and stiffness in legs; pain in knee & hip joints. Have seen PCP and Orthopedic doctor. Said was arthritis. But the pain not just in my joints, but in both legs and hips all the way. Saw my PCP and Orthopedic docs in person. Also saw my chiropractor and a neurologist.

– I never reported weakness & stiffness in my legs. Happened after first Moderna vaccine. After I totally lost hearing in right ear, had first ever kidney stone (I'm 67 yrs old). Never any health issues prior. Now have the flu, 1st time since 1978.

Parotidectomy, Salivary gland neoplasm and Neck mass

5JU-90650-08880

– 4 lumps on the side of my neck (same side as injection)

– Several nodules/lumps in neck on side where vaccine was given

– Nodules/lumps in neck on side of injection, less sore today

– Lumps/nodules in my neck on the side of vaccine: somewhat less painful today

– Nodules/lumps in neck

– Lumps/nodules on neck still present, but some smaller

– Discovered a parotid tumor, in process of having it evaluated

– I am 2 weeks postop parotidectomy

Metabolic disorder, Body temperature fluctuation and Heart rate irregular

5JV-14319-97468

– Feel cold but no chills/ feel worse as day goes on

– Unusual hard bone pain in legs that woke me up (never experienced)

– Episodic Bone pain, on 3/5 -unable to workBone pain/ N&V on evening of 3/10Bone pain seems to be in my long bones NOT joints

– I am experiencing 2 days out of the week with long bone pain, extreme fatigue, headache, malaise, and nausea & vomiting. This week I experienced 2 noticeable episodes of irregular heart beats.Also feel cold while sweating (CKs BS-WNL.)

– 1 day of extreme malaise, nausea with small amount of emesis, I have noticed metabolic changes with temperature extremes. I missed 1 day of work (Monday) due to the nausea

– Pain has changed from long bone to Joint pain! Otherwise feeling much better

Panic attack, Skin warm and Wheezing

5JV-20052-75624

– At I he toon site, skin is warmer than surrounding area.

– Mild achy joints. Mild lower back ache.

– Skin is warm at injection site

– Mild pain when touched at injection site

– Pain to the touch and swelling at injection site

– Pain is just at the I he Tun site and to the touch.

– Rash in the inside of my right arm.

– Moderate Achy joints

– Joint pain, headaches, muscle aches

– Insomnia, tired, headaches

– Wheezing

– Sinus issues, asthma flare ups more than usual/average. Advice nurse also

– Not sure if related but had a panic attack. Anxiety has flared up for the last 3 days.

– Mild Asthma like symptoms. Not able to take a deep normal breath.

Injection site paresthesia, Sleep disorder and Muscular weakness

5JV-30955-95155

– On Jan 19th night, I developed severe pain in chest; left side lower end of my sternum, it lasted for 4 hours. Since then I am having pain in my left arm radiating to pinky, numbness & tingling when I sleep on left side. Pain reduced but still there.

– My left arm still pains with tingling numbness from my first Covid vaccine shot

– The pain in my left arm and left chest came back since Sunday evening Feb 28. I started having pain in my left arm and left chest since my first Covid vaccine shot. Pain reappeared left arm, left chest pain radiating to left pinky, neck, upper back

– Pain in my left arm continues, with tingling and numbness when I hold phone longer.Have a neurologist appointment this Friday

– Pain and weakness in my left arm persist with little improvement. Pain in chest persist with little improvement. I visited a neurologist who would like to do EMG in AprilAll symptoms started after my first Covid vaccine shot

– The left arm pain still remains and aggravates when I sleep on the left side.

– I have not yet completely recovered from my first Covid Vaccine dose on my right arm. I still feel weakness and mild pain radiating from my right arm through my right hand pinky. If I sleep on the affected left arm longer, I feel pain and numbness. Neurologist

Dental paresthesia, Chest discomfort and Nasopharyngitis

5JV-34005-33521

– Chest dullness/heaviness, lower teeth tingeling- feeling like I have a cold without actually having a cold.

– Tingling in lower teeth/chin, chest dullness/heaviness/discomfort. Feeling like I have a cold, but not actually having a cold and no cough. Very uncomfortable and no improvement the past three days with OTCs

– Chest discomfort/dullness, tingling Front, lower teeth. Feeling like I have a cold or pneumonia without actually having a cough. I received a negative covid test today.

– Tingling in bottom front teeth and chest dullness/tightness, feeling like I have pneumonia or a cold, although no cough

Dyspnea exertional, Mobility decreased and Injection site swelling

5JV-61910-49383

– It seems I got Covid Arm. Large redness around the I next ion site. It showed up about 19 day after my shot 3/1/21. It itched a little. It was not raised. It did not cause any problems and is almost gone at this point-21 days post injection

– Shortness of breath when walking a block. Mid May. Fatigue. Dr didnt think it was covid. Didnt test. Recommended more exercise which was a joke because I couldnt walk far. Heart dr ran tests. Not my heart. All disappeared around July 15. In office visit

Dyskinesia, Sleep disorder and Muscle spasms

5JW-11880-81672

– I just received the Vaccine nbr 2 few minutes ago

– Mainly weakish but dressed. Put on makeup

– Feel great; slept 10 hrs last night. Slight soreness in injection site

– No i m sooo happy to have received both vaccines. Thx for checking. No Joint pain at all but had to check something to proceed

– No, feel great. Wish everyone could do as well and feel as well as I do. Thx

– Low back pain. Likely arthritis. Take no meds (b)(6) Chiropractic

– Just rcvd too soon to evaluate

– Last night had right leg Charlie horse- 2 hrs later left leg then 3:00 a.m right leg again- later jerking legs awoke me

– No doing well. Thx

– All good

– I'm fine. Not sure I will ever get another Covid but keep up good work.

Anaphylaxis treatment, Feeling jittery and Swollen tongue

5JW-36801-38674

– 12 hours after the shot my tongue and throat began to swell. Since Tuesday night I have taken Benadryl every 4-6 hours, Prednisone, and Famotidine. It was scary enough that I spent 3 hours in the ER on Tuesday night. Tonight (Thursday) my chest and neck are very flushed. The joint pain and headache have gone away.

– With the medication, the swelling stays down pretty well. My throat is sore on the left side. My chest is still flushed, but not my face. The ER doctor last night prescribed an epi pen last night so I'm not as worried about my throat or tongue swelling somuch that I can't breathe.

– My throat seems better. My tongue continues to swell without taking benadryl. I have one more day of prescription meds. The headache is right in front of my ears - like they are stopped up.

– My tongue has not swollen for the last two days. I still feel a little jittery and light headed. I am assuming its from the prednisone, which i finished taking yesterday. I could not report yesterday because the link would not connect. Flushed skin is almost gone.

– My tongue has remained normal, without swelling for several days now. That is a relief. I have finished my prescription medications. Only taking tylenol for headaches.

– I'm not sure if this is a vaccine symptom or not. I have developed a sound in my ears that sounds like crickets chirping. It's not loud nor is it constant, but it's something new.

Tonsil cancer, Lymphoma and Neoplasm malignant

5JW-43286-91884

– I have been hearing a generator type sound in my right ear. My right leg has been very sore in the back from me knee to my buttocks since a few days after first shot. I also have a sore spot on the side of my right leg like I ran into something.

– Still having some leg pain and having some Tinnitus type issues in my right ear

– Still some tinitius type issues with ears

– I have developed cancer in my left tonsil and in at least one lymph node on the left side of my neck. This is the same side of my body that I received my Covid vaccines. I had to have surgery and have another surgery to come with possible radiation to follow

– 6 weeks after my third booster I developed cancer in my left tonsil and one lymph node in the left side of my neck. Not sure if there is any connection with this and getting the vaccine. 2 surgeries to remove cancer

Balance disorder, Arthritis and Vision blurred

5JX-15233-52409

– Am having vertigo and dizziness. Particularly in morning when rooms spins and I cannot focus

– Vertigo and balance issues

– Extreme arthritis pain in all my joints I believe I had Gastric CoVid (March 2019) when no one in the hospital knew it existed. I was sent home from (b)(6) emergency room. Personal physician could not get me CoVid test at the time Visit to primary physician and also an Arthritis doctor

Craniofacial fracture, Tooth fracture and Neurological symptom

5JX-20294-65316

– Left trapezius pain into left neck that started 8 days after first dose. Is that normal?

– Severe sore throat but unsure if related

– Armpit and trapezius pain

– Axilla pain. Still trapezius pain going into neck.

– Trapezius pain going to neck and ear

– Had Covid January 15. Passed out and went to ER. Broke nose. Chipped front tooth. Severe brain fog, pain and fatigue. A lot of upper body neuro symptoms for which I am seeing a neurologist on May 23.

Bradycardia, Exercise tolerance decreased and Asthma

5JY-21163-06219

– sore throat

– I had covid in February.

– I was given a routine EKG and it showed a new inverted T wave and bradycardia.

– In February I had covid, w/ 1 month of exercise intolerance. In may found new inverted T wave on routine EKG (required before starting new meds). Cardiac stress test nl. Inverted T wave resolved on repeat EKG. Cardiology suspects it was covid related

– Had a cold (negative covid test at home x 2) and then an asthma flare related to wildfire smoke.

Initial insomnia, Sinus pain and Gastroenteritis viral

5JY-26791-80060

– Itchy neck but could be nothing

– Diarrhea for the past week after eating.

– Quite extreme muscle pain.Pain under left arm (armpit). Never felt that before. Just odd.

– Dizziness

– Extreme difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep since the vaccine.This is NOT normal for me. Also neck soreness/stiffness since body aches stopped.

– Neck pain, sinus pain

– Sore/stiff neck which is getting me a little dizzy at times still.

– Difficulty sleeping is getting worse.

– Stomach bug or something

– Under arm/armpits are really sore

– Dizzy randomly. Rash on wrist

– Stomach issues

– Extreme joint pain

Sinus operation, Dysphonia and Eye pruritus

5JY-27603-88240

– Dizziness, ears ringing

– Diarrhea

– Dizziness

– Runny nose, irritated sinus, backache

– Runny nose, backache

– Allergy-like symptoms- sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, hoarse. Diarrhea, very tired

– Sinus congestion and drainage, sneezing

– Fatigue, neck pain, muscle pain

– On 6/07 I tested positive for Covid. My first negative test was on 6/26. I had fever of up to 101 degF, severe coughing, muscle aches pains and extreme fatigue. I continue to have fatigue

Abdominal tenderness, Eyelids pruritus and Eyelid pain

5JY-29446-93550

– Top inner lip sensitivity

– Neck and muscle where the shot was administered are very sore and hot feeling. Also feel more tired with 2nd dose than with the first dose.

– My eyelids were sore and itchy. Last night I had a fever, headache and chills. I sweated my fever out and drank orange juice and water and

– Just may be allergies. Soreness, sneezing, hot/cold, but no chills or fever. Wake during the night with body aches.

– No fever, had 2 NEGATIVE Covid19 testsWhite frothy producing coughTonsillitis and sore throat Rash on one legBody aches and pain

– Got the shot on 9/30/21. Injection site was very hot and painful with excruciating mobility in injection are. Had chills, rapid heart beat, sore eyes and headache 10/02/21. Miraculously today, I have no pain, soreness or ailments

– My stomach felt gassy and tender. Also, still having dreams and night sweats

Red blood cell count decreased, Hemoglobin decreased and Thyroid mass

5JZ-13649-00478

– I am diabetic and my blood sugar has been lower this week. I ate a double cheeseburger fries and a coke with a chocolate chip cookie because my sugar was dropping. I just took my blood sugar 2 hours after that and it is 126. It would never be that in the past. What is up with that. My blood pressure is also down 1117/71 this am and right now it was 123/71. I actually feel really good. Whats up with that.

– My iron level and hemoglobin is low and my red blood cells are low. I am taking icar c 2 tmes a day. I have another lab test this week to check levels. I have a nodule on my thyroid gland that needs a biopsy Regular doctor visit and ultrasound of thyroid

Repetitive strain injury, Vertigo positional and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

5JZ-20470-63673

– A sore throat and sinus congestion causing a cough as it drains. Possibly brought on by dry air from heating with the wood stove and central air in bitter cold. Lasting two days so far.

– Knee pain I believe to be from overuse and not from anything else.

– Not too severe headache, achy eyes and sinus drainage with sniffles. About 5 days now. Got a negative result on a rapid Covid test 4 days ago. Improving now. Isolated self over the weekend.

– Itching, fairly intense, over large parts of my body including palms.

– Positional vertigo diagnosed by my doctor. Dizziness and nausea upon wakening and getting out of bed. It has improved greatly since my doctors visit.

– Have had a gastrointestinal problem and been on antibiotics for 8 days. Visit to primary care doctor and ct scan

Mast cell activation syndrome, Anaphylactic reaction and Influenza like illness

5JZ-25786-31156

– Insomnia, Shortness of breath

– Insomnia, shortness of breath

– Shortness of breath

– Shortness of breath, insomnia

– Shoulder pain thats now radiating to my wrist and handFlu-like malaise is worsening

– Itching, shortness of breath, cough, brainfog, feel stoned

– Malaise, shoulder from first vaccine is still hurting

– Increased MCAS, Anaphylactic reactions to food

– Delayed onset shoulder pain starting one week after third dose of Pfizer

– Nausea

– Increased post exertional malaise, mast cell activation, shortness of breath

– Diarrhea, sore throat, difficulty breathing, worsened mast cell activation

Iron deficiency, Hot flush and Paranasal sinus discomfort

5JZ-26092-41094

– Insomnia the night after shot ( last night)

– Hard to sleep

– I marked chills, but I would actually describe it more like a hot-flash. I get hot and perspire, then it goes away. Happens mostly during the night and in the morning. I am long past menopause, so it's not that. But it's very LIKE that.

– Still a few hot flashes earlier today, but fewer than yesterday.

– Stuffy nose

– More nasal congestion, runny nose, ocassional coughing

– Sinus pressure and headache

– Fatigue and trouble sleeping

Yawning, Injection site discoloration and Toothache

5JZ-29424-27181

– Yawning go 1hr. 30 minutes

– Toothache all day.

– Yellow bruise underneath COVID-19 shot. It wasnt there before and now it is here. Maybe its nothing to worry about I just thought I would mention it.

– I just want to mention that on the same day I got my shot (4/20) I started yawning five minutes after waiting for 15 minutes in the waiting area then after leaving I was yawning for 1hr 30 minutes.

– There were none. For the 2nd question I am saying no i did not get COVID-19.

Frostbite, Pallor and Peripheral coldness

5K3-43018-14793

– The day after the shot I was tired and felt as though I was fighting of a mild case of the flu, but that diminished the 2nd day and was gone after 3 days

– I went for a 20 minute walk this afternoon , ~ 49 degrees, and the bottom of my feet froze in several in several places, they were white and numb. It was about 49 degrees, I had on heavy wool socks, t shirt, flannel shirt, heavy coat, wool beanie and heavy gloves. No reason for my feet to freeze like this.

– Diarrhea has returned, but Ive had this trouble before the shots

Aortic aneurysm rupture, Aortic aneurysm repair and Biliary colic

5K3-50463-04559

– Muscle spasm in low back and acute muscle strain of abdomen and sciatic irritation + gall bladder attack, fatty food induced. Follow up with doctors in person. HIDA scan of gall blafdder and MRI of thoracic-lumbar spine

– Gall bladder discomfort from diet. But better later in day after low fat diet and flushing water through body plus heat applied to abdomen.

– Had leak to aortic aneurysm repaired this week surgically. At home and recovering. Sore and tired but on the mend. Also had Covid on Aug 18-21, very mild cold type symptoms, no residual. Got Pfizer booster on Sept 14 and travelled on Sept 27 Surgery

Upper respiratory tract infection bacterial, Increased upper airway secretion and Conjunctivitis

5K4-23462-84341

– Just a runny nose, a sign of a headache and sore throat over the weekend. However - she became a close contact to covid 3 days after her shot (living with mom and dad with covid) - she continues to test negative both antigen and pcr.

– Some back of throat drainage with a cough but don't believe to be vaccine related

– She had a slight fever 100.7 the day after.

– She just has pink eye and an upper respiratory bacterial infection

Dry skin, Dehydration and Blood pressure increased

5K4-24427-51238

– Very dehydrated and dry flaky skin

– Back pain but it could be due to prolonged sitting due to my job but if persist will ser a doctor.Sniffles but no temp 97.3

– On menstrual cycle

– Blood pressure 165/135 stayed high and took time to decline

– Left side under breast, and also under arm and other times other area of chest..pain ranging from low level dull pain 4 to sharp intermittent pain..its been happening alot lately. I have sched Cardiologist appt. next wk but may go to the ER today. Appt schd next week wCardiologist

– Just pain at the injection site

Injection site warmth, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema

5K4-47736-48361

– Taking Capecitabine, fatigue has intensified since getting vaccine

– Im on my 5th cycle off week of Capecitabine

– Off week of 5th cycle ofCapecitabine

– On March 8th -9th injection site and surrounding skin became red, warm to the touch and itchy.

– 1 week post 6 Capecitabine cycles

– Swollen lymph nodes by armpit

– Shortness of breat and fatigue ( testing still being done but possibly related to last chemo treatments Oncologist

– Shortness of breath and fatigue ( possibly related to past chemo treatment)Also got the 3rd vaccine since I was on chemo during first 2 doses Oncologist

Pharyngeal paresthesia, Paresthesia oral and Body temperature increased

5K5-87206-64518

– These happening the evening after the shot until about 5 am today. I feel fine now.

– Starting about 30 mins post vaccine and lasting about 2 hours I had a warm tingling feeling of my posterior tongue and throat and a bit of a funny taste. No trouble swallowing or breathing.

– Headaches past 3 nights

– Headaches

– Headache, mild

– I am now 10 days after the shot. I have had increased headaches this week, up to moderate.

– Headache

– Headaches, one fever 100.3

Insomnia, Nasal congestion and Injection site pain

5K7-24943-33687

– The injection site is very sore.

– I have had a sore throat and mild congestion every day over the last four days. It is worse in the morning but gets better throughout the day. The worst of it happened in the first three days.

– I have had a cold for about a week or week and a half now. Nasal and chest congestion. I have had a cough as well. It seems to be nearing the end of the cold now. Less coughing and less chest congestion. I tested negative with an at home covid kit.

– Mild congestion. I tested positive for covid after both of my roommates tested positive six and eight days before me.

– I have had a moderate cough over the last week and have had headaches on/off for the last two weeks. Lacking sleep may have caused it. Also congestion in my throat.

Energy increased, Body temperature increased and Injection site bruising

5K7-27341-48212

– Feeling very good and energetic!

– Sleeplessness, probably unrelated

– Slightly lightheaded in the morning

– Sore neck

– Stiff neck, headaches

– Scratchy throat, then extremely sore throat, headaches, sinus congestion, drippy nose. Fatigue, muscle aches. Elevated temperature. Illness lasted 4-5 days. Two family members tested positive for Covid. I'm sure I had it, but wasn't able to be tested

– Back ache

– Bruise at injection site

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