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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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Acupuncture, Deep vein thrombosis and Peripheral swelling

5UD-71570-66901

– Swelling in left leg started 2/10 Ultrasound

– Still have swelling in my left leg that had the DvTs (clots). Down from 2 weeks ago but still present. Ultrasound

– Pain in left leg. Went to see my doc in person.

– Still left leg pain where there was a DVT

– Still pain in left leg.

– Still problems in DVT leg. Swelling. Pain. Acupunture

– Abductor spasm left leg

– Left leg is still very sore and has some swelling.

– Left leg still has inflammation.

– Still have left leg pain but getting less. Doctor in office

– With booster I had painful swelling in right leg. Doc office

Ulcer hemorrhage, Prostatomegaly and Panic attack

5UD-92601-22444

– Throat hoarse

– Vomiting one day and diahrea for the last week

– Vomiting one day and diahrea for about 5 days. Took a Covid test and tested NEGATIVE

– Heart rate not stable Getting an echo and stress test

– Bleeding ulcers, enlarged prostate, stomach virus panic attacks and anxiety, unable to sleep two days in a row

– Enlarged prostate, needs a urulift. Haven't scheduled an appointment for it. Sinus, phlegm, cough

Photosensitivity reaction, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Paranasal sinus discomfort

5UD-96893-52258

– General muscle soreness at the injection site, but not painful.

– On the day of and day after I mostly had fatigue and soreness at the injection site. It's also possible that 24-36 hours after my second dose that my antidepressant/anti-anxiety medication had reduced effectiveness, but is currently back to normal.

– Sinus pressure, sore throat, sinus drainage, runny nose, fatigued, headache, photosensitive

Mental fatigue, Stress and Anxiety

5UE-14727-72748

– Arm is a little stiff

– Mildly Metallic taste in my mouth

– Not sure if the nausea is related. I've been stressed out lately. I also ate too much chocolate last night so there's that.

– Very mild nausea

– My normal temperature is usually 97.2

– My normal temp is 97.2

– Sweaty for a little while first thing this morning when I woke up.

– Anxiety

– Fatigue

– Brain fog

– Had a slight fever last Sunday with chills and aches and diarrhea

– Fatigue, both mental and physical

– Metallic taste in my mouth

– Foggy brain

– Brain fog and fatigue

Pulmonary edema, Pulmonary thrombosis and Cardiac failure congestive

5UE-17998-46848

– Pneumonia but I don think related Blood clot in bugs pneumonia and sack of fluid. Dont think this was related to vaccine

– These symptoms are not related to vaccine. I am in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs snd blood clot

– No related to covid vaccine

– Conditions not related to vaccine! Not related to vaccine

– Not from covid. Lung issues and congestive heart failure Drs visit

– Had fluid drawn off lungs hospitalized high bp

– Congestive heart failure is worse

Vertigo positional, Tension headache and Eye pruritus

5UE-21030-68591

– I had headache before (and after) the shot

– Didnt sleep well last night

– Since about two weeks after my first dose, and continuing after my 2nd, I have experienced itchy eyes and skin, all over (not at vaccine site), which I have experienced in the past when e.g. trying retinol based face products. I havent introduced any new products or foods so I think it might be the vaccine causing this.

– Skin still itchy all over

– Still have all over itchy skin, itchy eyes

– Not sure if its related, but the evening of 5/13/21 I began experiencing Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. I have experienced symptoms off and on for the past week (nausea/dizziness).

– Starting a couple weeks after my 2nd shot, I abruptly began experiencing hot flashes, up to 10 or so per day. At first I thought they were due to menopause. Then, they abruptly stopped after about two months and I havent had a single one since.

– Shin/foot cramps (severe)

– Frequent tension headaches, reduced flexibility in my neck when turning my head to the left.

– Vertigo again, 3 days ago (25 days after my last booster)

Eyelid cyst, Hyperacusis and Skin exfoliation

5UF-22942-24674

– Mild stuffy nose

– An eye cyst. Its been there for about 5-6 weeks and wont go away with usual steroid treatment. I didnt think much of it until a friend said she got a sore in her mouth the day after her second shot. Optometrist

– A couple of scaly skin sores - one at site of injection. Other one on hand of same arm by the thumb

– Stuffy nose

– A little a little cough and shortness of breath probably from my asthma

– Really bad fatigue and slight stuffy nose

– Some chest pains and increased heart rate

– Stuffy nose but probably from allergies

– Headache with light and sound sensitivity, neck, pain, body aches, chills, stuffy nose

Suicidal ideation, Anger and Glucose tolerance impaired

5UF-27267-55937

– Really woozy, kind of dizzy and mentally fuzzy

– Major depression

– Chest pain

– Worsening joint pain .. Especially in my shoulder, wrists and hands/fingers

– Racing heart, short of breath, feeling very hot from within Referred to a cardiologist

– Moderate pain in pelvic region Abnormal pap (negative for any CA markers) Pre-diabetic (new .. family has no history of diabetes)

– I find that I'm a bit more irritated at things .. Short-tempered :(

– Heart flutters and some chest pain. I have an appointment with a cardiologist tomorrow. These heart and chest pain started after my 1st dose.

– Severe depression and suicidal thoughts Leg pain and I don't have a reason as to why?

Skin burning sensation, Musculoskeletal pain and Burning sensation

5UF-28368-02262

– Hot flash for about 3 minutes about 40 minutes after vaccine.

– Hot flashes 2 times for about 2-3 minutes each about 4 hours apart

– Lot of pain on left side. Swelling and pain.Left shoulder blade. It feels like there is a ball of pain. Sleeping is hard on either side. Constant pain.

– Pain under left arm, under left shoulder blade radiating from shoulder to back of the neck. I feel pressure on the left chest area.Pain on left upper arm. Bulge on the left arm couple of inches under vaccine site.(burning)

– Pain under left arm, behind left breast and behind shoulder blade.Swelling about 4 fingers under vaccine region. Pain (burning sensation) on left arm down to elbow area.

Speech disorder, Muscular weakness and Pregnancy

5UF-33171-00726

– My arm began to feel itchy and sore to the touch at the injection site 8 days after I received my first dose of the Moderna vaccine. This lasted about a week; today is the first day I didnt notice either sensation.

– Intermittent muscle tingling and weakness in the arm I in which I received my vaccine injection. This sensation would come and go throughout each day. It began the evening of my last check-in and I last noticed it on Thursday (04/22).

– Unremitting nausea and dizziness (not due to pregnancy) for the last week.

– Nausea (not due to pregnancy) still persisting from previous week.

– Persistent dry cough that impedes talking

Crohn's disease, Stress and Irritability

5UF-40223-47040

– Little brain fog

– Intense sharp arm pain and swollen lymph nodes above collar bone around night 7 day 8. Consulted Dr, Told Normal but very painful and Tylenol didnt touch it. Stress from this caused a stomach flare up (possible Crohns)

– Was warned about 2nd dose side effects so at home with fluids and bland snacks. Injection site bruise and injection hurt, 1st dose was no injection pain. Same side

– Lower back pain and trouble sleeping

– Back pain and swollen lymph nodes. 2nd dose same side as 1st and nodes hadnt calmed down since.

– Bruising around injection site. Started almost immediately after injection was very painful compared to the first.

– Neck pain and swollen lymph nodes, still bruised

– Bruised, neck pain

– Still angry lymph nodes, bruise finally healing. Still achy and stomach issues

– Lymph nodes still swollen and belly issues

– Strange period, joint mostly knee pain

– Cranky lymph nodes near collarbone and some neck pain on the same side as vaccine

– Swollen lymph nodes arm pit and collarbone area

– Arm and neck pain similar to with last doses

Oral hyperesthesia, Urethral pain and Hematuria

5UF-82588-51695

– Pain in right finger x2-3 days (related?), previously had pain at injection site x3-4 days, pain in opposite shoulder for a couple of days (unrelated??)

– Possibly unrelated:Headache - spasm type of pain on top left side of head (unusual for me) - short durationTingling in digit (can't recall which one)

– Dizziness; symptoms likely related to work stress and dehydration

– Lack of appetite & dizzinesd, likely stress-induced

– Temperature sensitivity (started yesterday?), headacge also started previously

– Dizziness

– Dizziness/light headed

– Not sure if i previously reported this. Have noticed since after 1st dose, have rotating pain in elbows and knees (switches, not continuous); still having continued dizziness Saw primary care and ENT aftrr 2nd dose

– Still continuing to have: headaches. Joint pains intermittent, fatigue, dizziness

– Lightheadedness

– Intermittent hematuria since 12/1, Possible kidney stones per ultrasound, abdominal pain, cramps, urethral pain; plan: ct scan and cystoscopy

Neurogenic bladder, Urinary tract pain and Testicular pain

5UG-13796-81877

– Lower Back Pain

– Armpit swelling (same arm as injection site)

– Lymph node swelling in armpit (injection arm).0

– Armpit tenderness (injection arm).

– Rapid Heart Rate, Shortness of Breath

– Swollen arm pit lymph nodes

– swollen arm pit lymph nodes, testicular pain

– Swollen armpit lymph nodes, testicular pain

– Racing heart, armpit lymph node swelling

– Rapid heartbeat, swollen lymph nodes

– Lymph node swelling, testicular pain

Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland, Tricuspid valve incompetence and Mitral valve incompetence

5UG-14359-58128

– Upset stomach

– Sleep cycle is reduced and causing fatigue during day time.

– Persistent rash on lower part of back of neck, inner side of upper arms and armpit, pain fully itchy for three weeks. Have been using Lotrimin deodorant athletes foot powder spray twice a day. Upset stomach for last four days. Taking Alka Seltzer. Discussed during annual physical

– Persistent joint pain and lower back pain, as well as a rash in both underarms and back of neck that required prednisone treatment to subside after three months. The healed rash areas are still very sensitive.

– Elevated heartbeat at 103BPM average

– Woke up at 3am with fever

– Slight chest pain

– Night fever and body pain, stomach pain. Missed one day at work due to low fever.

– Mild burning feeling in left thoracic area lower side of lung. Headache and mild sore throat but no drainage.

– First 24 hours after 2nd booster: Avg heart rate: 100 BPM accompanied by high fever, slept all day too. Recovered completely 48 hours after shot.

– Interrupted sleep at night - but not fatigued during day all the same!

– Stomach pain, knee and calf pain, front lower left ribs muscle pain and fatigue for four days last week. Recovered now.

– Hypertension, mild mitral valve regurgitation, trace tricuspid regurgitation in my heart.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Bradykinesia and Muscle twitching

5UG-40285-09799

– Heavy arm of injected arm

– Chills, joint aches, soar throat, vomitting

– Chills and vomiting stayed home from work three days as stated in previous check in. As for this week I was able to work : slow and lethargic but I was able to accomplish my job come home and fall asleep

– Odd facial twitch. Sun sensativity

– Lethargy and vomiting

– I now have obstructive sleep apnea I dont know if one has anything to do with the other

– COPD: on a c pap machine at night

– Cough and fatigue

– I had the flu for three days ran a fever feeling chills took a Covid test was negative

Angina pectoris and Chest pain

5UG-78565-03117

– Pain/burning around heart Cardiologist appointment

– Continued pain in heart. Wife went to cardiologist today because of similar symptoms. Cardiologist visit- blood work up, echo, etc

– One week post shot and still have chest pain around my heart. Wife does too. Cardiologist

– Thus far first shot was surprisingly worse. Continued heart pain now more than 3 weeks after my first shot is very concerning.

– Still having chest pains near heart

Body temperature increased, Decreased appetite and Neck pain

5UJ-10990-99324

– My opposite arm not the one where shot was given is aching too. The arm where shot was given hurts much more than with the 1st shot.

– I felt tired the next day after getting the shot and my arm hurt. Also had a slight fever 99 degrees a day after. These were a month ago. Within the past two weeks have had a sore throat, runny nose and deep cough but no fever.

– Both arms did hurt two days after I got the shot but no pain now.

– I have had a fever of 101.7 for two of the last three days. Yesterday fever was gone during the day but came back in the evening. I took an in home covid test but it was negative. My back was hurting badly and so was my neck. I had no appetite.

Temperature regulation disorder, Muscle strain and Parosmia

5UJ-24152-61171

– Burning smell

– Runny nose

– Tingling on injection arm

– Face felt flushed but wasn't red, a few brief twinges: top of head on right, right calf/ankle, throat on right, felt like I-d pulled a muscle

– Previously, my injection site was warm, painful and swollen. The area thay was affected was about 6 inches long and included the scar from my baby vaccinations in 1973

– Seem to be getting hot flashes? My temperature regulation seems to be off.

– Covid. Sore throat, headache, chills, congestions, cough, exhaustion

Joint noise, Electric shock sensation and Hemorrhage

5UK-47539-24113

– Both arms hurt a lot, can't pick up arm that got COVID-19 Vaccine (this issue still there which is the typical), other arm hurts as well though (joint pain); it cracked on its own (like a knuckle joint cracking but at wrist area). Other arm jolted on its own a couple times, now that arm near wrist bled due to the sudden jolt, Issue is gone now though, that was temporary.

– Had a mild fever of 99 once at a doctor's appointment no other symptoms, but it went away the next time that was checked, I guess.Still fatigued though but better,no other changes, is getting better though.My brain fog has gotten better now though.

Skin swelling, Bowel movement irregularity and Specialist consultation

5UL-10284-35566

– No

– I am stopping one of my medications because I do not know what is causing my reaction. Hives, swelling n itchy ness to my face.

– Rash, redness, puffy, not itchy today.

– My face is blotchy red and itches

– Rash from top of head to shoulders Infectious disease specialist doctor

– I started prednisone by my doctors orders.

– I am taking prednisone doc orders due to the rash.

– Upset stomach. Very gastric. Bowel movements not regular.

Feeding disorder, Irritable bowel syndrome and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

5UL-23422-58734

– Shaking from being so chilled.

– Last four days I've been extremely exhausted. Stayed in bed for two days. Couldn't do any chores, cooking, reading and couldn't even concentrate on TV.Only reason I'm out of the house today is because I had to keep an eye doctor appointment.

– Sneezing, sore throat, achy, exhausted, no appetite. Only lasted four days.

– Covid-19, again. Jan. 6 - 16, 2022. Symptoms: fatigue, congestion, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, chills, couldn't eat, stomach gurgling, refluxing, and occasional breathing issues.

– GERD/Acid reflux Waiting to schedule an Endoscopy.

Flank pain, Somnolence and Brain fog

5UL-96319-08531

– Dizziness, ringing in ears

– Pain in the left side and the rear side of my neck, headaches, upper back pain, drowsiness, brain fog

– Pain in my left armpit

– Pain and swelling near my left armpit

– Pain and swelling in armpit

– Swollen left armpit and dizziness

– Pain and swelling in left armpit

– Pain and swelling in armpit, drowsiness

– Neck pain and stiffness

– Swelling in the left armpit (same side as the injection site)

– Swollen armpit (same side as the injection site) and vertigo

– Pain and swelling in left armpit (same side as injection site)

– Neck pain and swollen armpit

– Neck pain, swollen axillary glands

Foreign body in eye, Metamorphopsia and Photopsia

5UM-25113-40566

– Dizzy and off-balance.

– Dizzy and off-balance

– Dizzy, off-balance, no endurance, no smell/no taste

– Dizzy, off balance, fatigue with any kind of activity.

– I see spots, lethargic, dizzy, tired

– My vision is acting differently. Spots, dust floating in my path of vision, flashes of light around the perimeter of my vision.

– Dizzy and off-balance, spots and abstract patterns in vision, had good sleep so the fatigue is less today.

– Dizzy and off-balance. Spots and zingers, dust in eye is very prominent

– Dizzy and off-balance, eye sight altered, upon awakening my energy burns fast.

– Dizzy and off-balance, very little energy. Eyes seeing spots, fuzzy shapes perimeter flashes.

– Eyes-sees spots, some inside circles, and perimeter flashes. Both arms feel weak and rubber-like occasionally. Fatigued. Off balance.

– Foggy eyes, brain fog, off-balance, fatigue

– Fever, diarrhea, loss of appetite, severe nausea in stomach (confirmed by ER professionals), sickly pain all over, pain level was 9/10. The professionals called it this syndrome; stomach virus.

– Muscle and nerve pain, both shoulders and arm, knee, hamstring, glute. Still suffering from equilibrium and endurance weaknesses and brain fog. Some diarrhea and appetite loss. Given more medication from PCP as well as prescribed physical therapy.

– Leg pain right sciatica, hamstring and knee. After walking @10 minutes and/or standing in place brings on that type of pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract infection and Nausea

5UN-14212-42549

– Joint pain (R. A.). Some may be due to weather but symptoms a little worse than they were all winter. Also 4 days ago I experienced a nausea episode.

– My R.A. has flaired up since last injection. I thought it was our cold, wet weather in Colorado, but I think the shot a roll. I also got a bad u.t.i. but dont think the shot played a part in that. My immune systemnot happy. From uti on the weekend.

– Rumitoid arthritus has been bad

Muscular weakness, Peripheral swelling and Asthenia

5UN-30037-54919

– Soreness in arm and arm felt a little weak this morning.

– Weakness feeling in arm that shot was given, also in hand. Hand was swollen feeling this morning

– Left hand fingers feel little swollen,weakness

– Weakness in arm shot was given in as well as weakness in hand. swollen fingers

– A little weakness in hand and arm that shot was given in

– A little weakness in arm/hand that shot was given

– A little weakness in hand/arm that shot was given in

– Sore throat, headache, tiredness

Urethral discharge, Hypertrophy of tongue papillae and Heart valve incompetence

5UN-86824-62913

– Salty feeling in mouth, sometimes burning in teeth or taste buds

– 2 episodes of following on different days. Faster breath, shortness of breath, dizziness, anxiety, fast heat beat, elevated blood pressure, shivering- trumbling in muscles for 20 minutes. Elevated protein in blood, ANA positive as per blood work

– Had an Emergency room visit on 5/29 due to elevated blood pressure, increased heart beats and breathing difficulty. Increase protein count in blood, wheatish discharge after urination. Minor traces of leaks in heart valves. Ear ringing. Mouth dryness

– Restlessness at night, elevated blood pressure at times

– Severe Gas trouble, burps, heart burn, tinnitus

– Throat infection

Sensitive skin, Hypersomnia and Injection site reaction

5UP-16600-63304

– Arm a little sore from the shot

– Was tired the day of my shot but that has subsided for the most part

– Still a little fatigued but seems to be getting better I never take naps and Ive had a nap every day after the shot just to rejuvenate. Sleeping well at nite

– Getting much better with the fatigue

– Full body pin and needles up and down both arms and legs. This lasted for over 4 hr. And started about 12 hours after my shot. The rest of the night was legs and arms ache. This lasted for a total of 40 hours

– Body ache and needle stabbing his pretty much subsided. Soreness in the arm is about all that is left

– Joint pain is going away and much better then yesterday

– Much better today. Still have sensitive area where I received the shot

– Minor muscle aches.

– Nothing with Covid I feel Im having heart issues and will see a specialist on April first

– Yes on the ache but not Freon my COVID shot

– Not from the shot

– Body ache is from other causes

– Good poison

– Head congestion running nose, cough from nasal drip

– Think I may have COVID cough lingering

– Have had a cough since Jan during and after COVID. Still have the cough. now

– Allergy Plus still have the lingering cough since I had COVID in January

– Bad sinus congestion and cough. Now after 10 days of meds I still have congestion

Eye hemorrhage, Cystitis and Aphonia

5UP-22045-20347

– Heart was racing late last night but it passed

– Just felt sick and dizzy

– Mildly Dizzy

– My right eye had a horrible busted blood vessel. I had chest pains, tightness and weak limbs. I went to ER... there was nothing discovered. I have a bladder infection. I am recuperating.

– I am well now but Christmas holidays I was sick, as was the household of 8. All are vaccinated but the 3 and 4 year old and myself and 1 daughter are boostered. We tested positive for covid19 on 12-31-2021

– Sinus and allergies

– I either have a bad cold or flu...I am not sure. I had surgery on 9-27-2022...my throat has been sore every since and a nasty cold or whatever developed from there...can't stop coughing

Red blood cell count decreased, Pulmonary edema and Hemoglobin decreased

5UP-33974-92571

– Anemia (low RBC, low hemoglobin, low iron, low iron saturation)

– I am two days out from my vaccine. About 12 hours after, side effects from vaccine lasted 36 hrs. Severe headache, joint and muscle pain, fatigue. Felt feverish (skin felt prickly, sensitive, and chills, but no fever). Chest pain.

– I am 55 years old and have developed mastitis and severe brain fog

– Mastitis and continuing cough and fluid in lungs

– Gastritis, reflux, headaches, brain fog. Not sure it is related to vaccine.

Pneumonitis, Food poisoning and Laryngitis

5UQ-12978-16987

– (b)(6). Just had a routine CT Scan this morning, my oncologist called late afternoon to say there is inflammation in my lungs and that I should see my Primary Carr doctor. Talked to her, shes ordering another CT Scan in a week to compare. Thought it may be inflammation due to the vaccination I received last Friday. Phone calls

– Fever last night 99.9

– Fever, 100 degrees, chills overnight.

– More congestion, coughing. Allergies, asthma. Using inhalers more.

– Consistent with food poisoning.

– Fever 100.6 , laryngitis

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