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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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Ear infection, Tinnitus and Dizziness

5SW-33181-55601

– Ear ringing

– Ringing in the ears

– Ears ringing since vaccine ENT visit to check ears

– ringing in the ears

– Ringing in my ears

– Ringing in the ears is still continuing and getting louder

– I have constant ringing in my ears. Its high to moderate pitch. Started after first dose was administered and it hasnt stopped. I have Hashimotos thyroiditis. Not sure if the vaccine gets along with it.

– The ear ringing is still constant. Left ear. Since first dose. All day everyday.

– Dizziness and ringing in left ear

– Ringing of my left ear

– Left ear ringing still

– Ringing in the left ear since first dose. All day everyday.

– Ringing in my left ear

– Ringing in the ear (left ear)

– My left ear is ringing (high pitched ring) since I got the first dose on feb 25, 2021

– Ear ringing left ear. Persistent

– Ringing in left ear

– Ringing in left ear still. Since first dose 2/2021

Diarrhea

5SW-33423-52874

– I would like to report that I am unable to schedule my second shot in a timely fashion and the only appointment I could get is 3 months out which I find to be a problem and can not get anyone to help me with that. Probably wont get my second shot if it is to far outside of the CDC recommended dosing schedule since there is no evidence it will help when you wait that long. People shouldnt be getting 1st shots unless you are able to get the second one in the proper time frame

– Diarrhea

Weight decreased, Night sweats and Influenza like illness

5SW-35088-45955

– Fatigue, breathing, appetite for 4 days. I had covid-19 in March 2020 before testing in Florida only had to have fever of 100° or above which I didn't have. I lost 30 lbs due to no smell or taste until after 1st shot and still have long-term issues

– Feels like Flu from flu vaccine a few days ago

– Tried, dry cough, muscle pain, night sweats for 4 days

– Cough is off and on believe in Feb 12th i start feeling sick and tried after a trip to (b)(6) PA, cough,no appetite for 5 days and bedridden for 8. I still have long haulers from March 2020 after my husband returned from (b)(6), FL

– Exposed to covid-19 again its 4th time. This time i was tried, aches, sore throat, headaches, coughing

Logorrhea, Salivary gland enlargement and Tongue dry

5SX-17313-98900

– On the day of my 2nd vaccine, I had numbness on my tongue and extreme dryness in the throat. Due to this I was not able to talk or swollen saliva. Immediately I took Epipen shot and got admitted in to ER for observation.

– Was faced wheezing and short breath since yday. Then went to dr office and had x-ray and found there was a compression in m lower chest. They prescribed puff medics and now feeling better. Had short breath and wheezing

– Yday was feeling little wheezing for a while but then was feeling okay.

– Mild wheezing for brief time.

– Mild wheezing

– Now very often feeling dried mouth and tongue, also feeling short breath several times a day.

– Got breathing trouble frequently

– My tongue gets dried up and stciking

– Suffered from cough cold for 2 to 3 days.

– Tongue and throat getting often dry and thick. Sometimes facing breathing issue. Went several times to ER.

– Since the day I had my second vaccine, some sought allergy is triggering inside and causing my tongue and throat to swell and numb. In the last 5 months got admitted 5 times in ER.

Herpes zoster, Vomiting and Back pain

5SX-18452-96910

– Im pretty sure my dinner last night made me sick in the middle of the night. I threw up at 4:26 AM this morning, but I feel better now. Just tired with a little diarrhea this morning. Had some toast & crackers and I am feeling much much better. I think the mushrooms made me sick....

– Backache for the last few days

– I had a headache and was nauseous the second day. Also my arm hurt, other than that I was fine.

– I got shingles

Ulcer, Joint swelling and Erythema

5SX-18764-29892

– Loss of appetite

– On days 2 and 3 I had severe chills, fatigue, nausea, body and headache. I was unable to function.

– Developed labial ulcer on 3rd day after vaccine. Have since seen primary physician who has ruled out HSV, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and gonnorhea. Did not initially report is it did not seem related but it seems we have ruled out other options. PCP office visit

– Joint swelling PCP visit

– Joint swelling/redness, rash from standing near heat (toasted skin syndrome) In person with both pcp and rheumatologist

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Injection site discomfort and Nasal congestion

5SX-27283-49618

– Moderate paid and tiredness resolved this morning. Mild pain is all that remains

– Right upper arm/shoulder discomfort, area of injection site

– Cough and nasal congestion

– Since my last booster 5/1 I have had headaches a number of times which is not usual.

– Mentioned on just entered check in that I have had a number of headaches since my last vaccine.

– Recently getting over a cold, very congested. Not Covid positive

Pain of skin, Wheezing and Feeling hot

5SY-17565-89707

– Mild pain at injection site radiates down the arm somewhat. Possibly some very slight light-headedness

– I may have some tightness in my lungs - but it could also be my normal allergies.

– Site pain is really minor by now... but you asked :)

– I'm not sure this was related to the vaccine as I had no similar syptoms previously and I'm 5-6 days post vaccine - but I'm just reporting how I felt today.

– I noticed some wheezing and coughing today. I took my inhaler - could just be allergies or a cold. I have no fever.

– Extreme fatigue yesterday, less so today

– Based on last 24 hours - symptoms improving from prio 24

– Some occasional shortness of breath and increased heart rate. There is no reason to necessarily believe this is associated with any vaccine or other illness. Waiting for appt.

– Slight dizzyness & occasiinal skin pain (like a low fever)

– Scratchy / sore throat. I believe this is simply a minor cold. I do not think this is COVId or vaccine related. I will likely test this evening to make sure.

Chromatopsia, Peritonsillar abscess and Bradykinesia

5SY-25719-23424

– These symptoms are consistent with my daily Hashimoto's experience, only moderately worse.

– My normal temp. is 97.5, so very mild elevation at 98.9.My shot arm did not hurt at all with the first shot, but todays shot arm hurts a lot.

– Balance was off and had to hold on to something to walk. Felt loopy. Phone calls.

– Fever (99.4-normally, 96 or 97 degrees), sore throat, tight chest and very mild cough.

– ER visit with a large throat abscess and high blood pressure (222/99).

– Intense stomach and gall bladder pain.

– Vision is yellow orangish hazy and eyes, ears, neck hurt a lot. So much pain that I can't stay still and I'm used to back pain.

– I missed checking in the past couple of days due to high fevers-103, and body wide pain. I am doing better today.

– Light sore throat and minor chest congestion, possibly from C-Pap machine turning off during night and snoring. Low grade fever of 99.3 at night.

– Two x, 2 wks apart of severe nausea & fever. Neck hurts, body hurts, mild sore throat, mild diarrhea, mild shortness of breath, worse headache than daily headache & deep tiredness. Grandkids were Covid positive. I got Covid negative tests 2 wks apt

– Intense thirst, can't stand upright very well, can only move very slowly, back pain, light chest pressure

Stress, Menstruation delayed and Menstruation irregular

5SY-28513-98076

– Night sweats

– I already discussed with my Dr. but my menstrual cycle was delayed a few months after my second vaccine. She said it might have been stress related but I dont think it was but my cycle began 5/25/21 but otherwise I feel okay

– My monthly cycle got mixed up and I even missed a whole month before it started again! But it seems to have gotten back to normal

– I tested positive Covid on 1/6/2022

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

5SY-29427-15024

– Lymph nodes swollen and sore under the arm I got the injection in.

– Swollen lymph nodes in the arm I got the injection in. I just saw the Dr that I work for to reassure me that my side effects are normal and due to the injection.

– Swollen lymph nodes and tenderness in armpit. In the arm I got the injection.

– Still having mild to moderate soreness and tenderness in armpit on the side where i got the vaccine.

– In the arm of the injection still some mild tenderness and swelling in axilla area.

Small cell carcinoma, Impaired gastric emptying and Retching

5SZ-11175-01180

– Only right arm sore.

– Bloodshot eyes.

– Severe soreness in upper arm.

– Felt faint and was sweating. Got in A/C and felt better.

– Still have fatigue. Dry heaves in morning. Have lost 10 pounds. Eating soup mostly.

– I have a sinus infection and headache off and on. Still have fatigue and vomiting in the morning. Chest x-ray is clear.

– Fainted a few times. I think because of a deep sinus infection. Don't think it is the vaccine.

– Hard to swallow. I just got diagnosed with gastropareses and small cell carcinoma. Not because of vaccination.

– Small cell carcinoma

Deep vein thrombosis, Thrombosis and Cardiac disorder

5SZ-17266-01095

– The first vaccine made me sick for almost 2 weeks. I have had COVID-19 previously.

– Terrible headache for 24 hours, preventing good sleep.

– Thrombosus of the popiteal vein in the left calve. According to the emergency room doctors.

– The popliteal thrombosis apparently hasn't killed me yet, but it hurts.

– Still recovering from the popliteal vein thrombisus

– Still recovering from the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)).

– Still recovering from the DVT clot.

– Recovering from the CLOT, the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), which sent me to the hospital after the vaccine, and apparently could have killed me. But you guys obviously don't care, so I don't know why I'm bothering to write this.

– The vaccine induced DVT clot in my leg has started hurting and stinging again.

– Cardiac problems Testing

Musculoskeletal pain, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Chest pain

5SZ-25694-58627

– Sore throat

– I was not able to check in yesterday, day after my shot. Had fever to 102, severe fatigue, mild headache and stiffness.

– Mild headaches on left side, mainly in the afternoon, but not long lasting or even bad enough to take a pill. Probably nothing.

– Pain in my shoulder blade radiating around to my chest, sharp and frequent for a few weeks but mostly gone now. Routine annual wellness visit followed by many tests

Gastric pH decreased, Hyperchlorhydria and Sleep disorder

5SZ-29336-71838

– Metallic taste in mouth

– Lightness of breath

– Not sure if it's related, but SEVERE stomach acid. Woke up at 2 am and thought my belly was on fire. Took a handful of Tums.

– I've been having shortness of breath and feeling like i cannot get enough air.

– Still VERY short of breath. Cannot feel like I'm getting enough air. Pulseox is reading steady at 97 or 98 though.

– Still feeling very short of breath.

– Hard time breathing STILL

– Sniffles and site throat. Hopefully allergies?

Frequent bowel movements, Hyposmia and Gastroenteritis viral

5SZ-74577-72534

– Sore throat, cough

– Nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea. Diarrhea stopped within 24 hours. Others resolved within 72 hours. Our community is experiencing a stomach bug.

– Headache from sinus infection. The symptoms of a sinus infection started before I got the shot.

– Upset stomach, nausea, frequent bowel movements

– My sense of smell isn't as strong. I feel congested.

– Diarrhea during an illness when I was fatigued and congested followed by 2 weeks of constipation.

– Achey

Rheumatoid arthritis, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

5SZ-89559-30799

– Enlarged axillary lymph node on side of vaccination

– Enlarged axillary lymph node on side of vaccination.

– This may/probably has nothing to do with the vaccine, but my rheumatoid arthritis flared up this week.

– Swollen & tender axillary lymph node on side of vaccination for 2-3 days

– Swollen & painful axillary lymph node.

– Swollen & painful right axillary lymph node.

– Swollen & painful axillary lymph node is regressing

– Sore throat and headache

Viral infection, Anosmia and Tinnitus

5T2-10967-77190

– Pain in his arm pit

– Pain in arm pit

– StillSome arm pit pain

– He still has pain under the arm of the injection, in the arm pit

– Runny nose and tirednesses

– Recent development of tinnitus. His sense of smell has no come back since he had Covid. He had 2 viral infections in the past few weeks.

– He has not recovered his sense of smell since he had Covid the past September. He has been having tinitus for the past few months

Postmenopause, Gingival pain and Hot flush

5T2-13852-45127

– Pain in gums. Possible infection at the base of a root canal. Flare of knee pain.

– Persistent headache.

– Headaches, lightheadedness

– Hot flashes (I'm five years post surgical menopause).

– Low appetite

– Tested positive for COVID 19

– Last week had COVID, tested negative three times, felt almost all better and then felt horrible and tested Positive again. Looks like rebound COVID. I am thinking the vaccine may have contributed to the rebound, like the antiviral may?.

Muscle strain, Breast pain and Pain in extremity

5T2-18488-55207

– About three days after my 2nd shot I felt pressure like something was pressing on my breastbone. My husband mentioned the same sensation to me. I had not told him I was feeling that. So, I found it interesting he felt like that too.

– My arm feels very sore like a strained muscle. It hurts to take a shirt off or to wave at someone. My bicep is fine and I can carry a bag of groceries .I guess it us my tricep. It is the arm in which I got my latest booster.

Tonsillolith, Mental disorder and Streptococcal infection

5T2-19312-49022

– a little dizzy

– weird chest pain?

– no appetite

– i slept so long but it might be from doing karaoke (at home) for a long time yesterday

– my tonsils have been weird i have tonsil stones and i ended up getting strep, idk if this is related at all but thought i should document it !

– i had tonsil stones for about two months, i had a gnarly cold in july, ive had irregular periods, i think my breasts grew ?? (havent gained weight, maybe related to period) and my mental health is no good ! lol

– had covid in may, cold symptoms on and off, lethargy

Anger, Sinus pain and Tremor

5T2-21554-55658

– A little shakey like too much caffine and exausted

– Back ache cannot sleep cannot get comfotable tylenol didnt help for lomg or for much ibuprofen better.arm very very sore and stiff in large area

– Ears annd sinus ache. Really angry that the vaccine is doing this and will likely do it again with 2nd dose and now im supposed to get a booster ...really this totally sucks! I may has well have taken my chances that my antibodies from havid covid in nov were still active enough...to go thorough being sick every few months is questionablely worth this especially since its not 100 %. Is the thinking that if u just keep everyone actively fighting the virus that will keep it from killing people. One symptom i never hear about is the anger and rage that i had and now have again when sick with the virus. This may be worth noting since mass shootingshave ramped up recently! Im not joking the ill temperedness is real.

– Very very tired depressed weary brain fog dont want to do anyt

– I keep forgetting to note that throughout the ladt few days of this i have been taking tylenol and ibuprofen. I started right after the vaccine thurs with tylenol...it didnt help much withe the muscle aches and joint aches when i was at my worsst fri and sat i took ibuprofen and it made me feel lots better. I decreased frequency and donsage yesterday and today and im feeling better but still feel drained weak nauseous.am

– Today os first day without acetaminophen or ibuprofen so far.yesterday tried not to take but headache was so bad had too. I fet better tofay than i have since got vaccinated. 7 days today. The fatigue is severe right now after doing some house work. I felt good enough earloer cc c to do anhour or 2 of work now im wiped out.

Eczema, Tinnitus and COVID-19

5T2-53475-14968

– Seems to have caused eczema to flare up. Tinnitus is significantly worse.

– Tinnitus is still much worse. Eczema sea to have been triggered by the injection. Have first available appointment tomorrow with doctor.

– Tinnitus and eczema

– Tinnitus, eczema

– Eczema has spread. Saw Dr for this and tinnitus shortly after receiving booster. I have not seen Dr since

– Eczema has continued to spread. I will likely have to consult a doctor about this bit it is difficult with my work schedule.

– Contracted COVID in June. Experienced COVID rebound. Had severe coughing issues and some other lingering problems for several.months. Was diagnosed with long COVID. I have mostly recovered. Treatment and evaluation by specialist

White blood cell count decreased, Skin tightness and Anemia

5T2-80970-12233

– Slight dizziness at time of injection that subsided within a few minutes.

– Dizziness 15 minutes after injection and again about 2 hrs later. Brain fog.

– Bouts of dizziness and also since yesterday facial tightness, facial tingling, and sweating.

– Still a bit of facial tightening and facial tingling.

– Anemia

– Unspecified anemia and low white blood cell count, shortness of breath, light headed edness.

– Low white blood cell count

Basal cell carcinoma, Tension and Blood urine present

5T3-13428-03640

– High BPM during fever when completely at rest

– Possible blood in urine (noticed on toilet paper after going)

– Blood spotting after urination

– MD reported no blood in urine, so spotting the last few days may be vaginal due to vaccine side affect.

– 1. Missed menstruation.2. Achy, tensor, & tingling feet (soles, both feet started suddenly Wednesday 5/19 afternoon

– Missed menstruation

– Still missed period, random abdominal cramping

– Basal Cell Carcinoma

– Basal cell carcinoma (multiple areas)

Amnesia, Hypotension and Disturbance in attention

5T3-19063-77849

– Mild sore throat

– Low BP, high pulse

– Swollen left armpit lymph node

– Slight shortness of breath. Having to use my inhaler more

– More frequent migraines

– More difficulty breathing...increased memory loss and focus

– Severely swollen lymph nodes in armpit

– Swollen under left armpit

– Swollen armpit

– Swollen lymph node

– Frequent migraines

– Migraines

– Consistent migraines and headaches still

– Very tired. Slept most of today.

– Swollen left lymphnode in armpit

– Swollen left armpit

– Sore throat

Rash pruritic, Rash and Chills

5T3-27013-48966

– Im not covinced my headache and body aches are from the vaccine.

– None of those symptoms because of the vaccine. I periodically experienced a few before I received the vacinne so having a little fatigue, occasional headache, chills is not all at the same time is normal.

– Slight itchy rash on my left forearm that disappeared with hydrocortisone.

– On the day of my 3rd shot and for the two days after my arm was really sore and I took tylenol for the pain.

Miliaria, Hemiparesis and Skin disorder

5T3-27627-35415

– I hadn't figured out that it must be the vaccine that was making me unusually fatigued until I thought about what was different in the last week or so.

– New: skin condition resembles burn and tearing of skin in armpit, vagina and under breasts; anywhere on side of body hemiparesis exists.

– Underarm sweat smells different

– Constipation

– Vasovagal syncope

– My neck lymph node has been swollen since booster. It is large and noticeable.

Skin wrinkling, Muscle atrophy and Vasodilatation

5T3-86132-04051

– I was very dizzy

– Vertigo dizziness

– Already have Vertigo,, Booster added more than usual dizziness. Some loss in appetite. Very tired and sleepy.

– Dry mouth, itchy dry skin and Vertigo

– Same as earlier

– Hearing fluctuates, left sounds muffled at times

– Some dry skin and periodically itchy skin and slight pain in injection area when I lay on left arm.

– Left arm upper muscle weakness, stiffness and throbbing at times. Arm looks different and smaller than right arm with a lot more wrinkles.

– Bad headache, coughing pleam, chills and very dry scaly skin.

– Throbbing Pain periodic in left arm at injection site with some muscle spasms.

– Tired, not sleeping well, more like Naps. Night sweats, left arm and shoulder aches, lots of muscle loss and wrinkle skin, less appetite and headache and irritation.

– Left upper arm is very much sore, hurting from both Shingles shot and 2nd Booster.

– Nagging ache in lower legs, have Degenerative Disc in lower back and spine aggravated when standing, walking and sitting.

– Lot more dizziness, headaches some loss of appetite and fatigue with swelling and throbbing of varicose veins behind the knees mostly when I have to walk or stand a lot. Some nite sweating.

– Maybe from Hot weather or Vertigo but dizzy, sweating, tired and sleepy with a massive headache at times

– Fatigue, little dizzy, much less appetite, loose bowles stomach cramping. Arm throbs at injection site.

– My everything is hurting and throbbing. Very little energy, very much tired and drowsy, some sneezing.. feeling like a cold or the flu. Others are feeling the same.

– Possible food poisoning in September.

Trigger finger, Bone pain and Head discomfort

5T3-91598-47097

– Swollen hands, frequent but brief shooting pains in skull

– Short sharp zapping pains in my skull behind my left ear.

– A few but very infrequent intense skull zaps behind my left ear.

– Still have slight pains in the joints in both hands

– My right hand is still mildly bothering me. Little finger now has trigger finger and right hand is still stiff and mildly sore at all the joints

– Still sore and stiff knuckles of my hands. Still trigger finger little finger on right hand (never had this before)

– I did have a sore arm for 3 days after my booster. Also had a bad headache for 36 hours after the booster. Today is day 4 after the booster

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