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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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Cardioversion, Cardiac ablation and Alopecia

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– Unusual taste in my mouth and more than usual acid reflux

– Symptoms come and go except for headache

– Can the contents of the vaccine cause hair loss or react with synthroid or ursodial to cause hair loss or is this a coincidence? I had some hair loss previously which I believe was about the time of the fist dose

– AV node ablation due to uncontrollable atrial fibrillation-medications and cardioversion did not work n

Bradycardia, Abdominal discomfort and Nausea

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– Some minor coughing which I'm attributing to my usual yearly/seasonal allergies.

– This morning 04/09/2021 I woke up with some dizziness and minor nausea. That would have been around 6 a.m.. By 9 it abated, and I felt better.

– This morning I experienced some light headedness and some minor stomach distress.November 10th I underwent major surgery. Some of these might be a part of ongoing healing.

– Diagnosis of bradycardia, lower abdominal discomfort.

Myoclonus, Dysphagia and Blood glucose increased

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– Elevated blood glucose levels since day 2 after vaccine

– Elevated blood glucose levels since being vaccinated

– Elevated blood glucose levels

– Elevated blood sugar levels

– Elevated blood sugar

– Elevated blood sugar levels. I forgot to report this each day. It has happened every day since the first day of the booster shot

– Palatal myoclonus, pressure in left ear, left nostril stuffiness

– Palatal myoclonus, decreased sensation in face, trouble swallowing, ear pain Seeing a neurologist in May

Somnolence, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

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– I got covid 19 almost weeks after first shot. I have been in my house getting getter for 10 days. I was told to go get my second shot as long as I dont have a fever and or a cough anymore. Covid test

– Had lots of back aching over the night lady night

– Backache

– Right after shot I had pain in arm and in armpit. My armpit was swollen and very swelling. Had headaches and sleepy. That was for two days after shot nothing else

Bone disorder, Feeling cold and Chills

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– My body just has felt tired. Not my mind but my bones. No pain. Just feels like old, old bones. This has been the last 3 days. Ok today so far. It hasnt kept me in. Ive still taken my sons dog for walks. It probably has nothing to do w vacc

– The day after my shot I had a low grade fever with horrible uncontrollable chills and swollen glands in the back of my neck. If I hadnt been freezing Id have thought that I was having a seizure of some kind.

Gingival disorder, Vestibular neuronitis and Gingival discomfort

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– Sinus pressure, head fullness, pressure upper teeth gums

– Rash on left forearm may have been from cleaning solution on table at vaccine pod

– Problems with dizziness,fogginess, balance issues and vomitting. In hospital 3 days nausea vomitting. Improving with time since Oct. ENT thinks it may be vestibulr neuritis. Initially the doctors weren't sure. Have also had joint pain and tingling an Was in ER/hospital for 3 days in Oct.

Heart rate irregular, Atrial fibrillation and Heart rate increased

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– Sat in car for over four hours and lower back hurts the next day. Not sure if it is related.

– I was having irregular and rapid heart rate. Not sure if from vaccine or not. I had it before, but it had gone away. Then came back yesterday.

– Afib diagnosed after many months of irregular heart rate.

– Trouble sleeping. However, i am on new medications. Plus my thyroid medication was changed.

– Atrial fibrillation. I got it before the vaccines but did not know what it was.

Pelvic discomfort, Injection site reaction and Dyspepsia

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– Tingling in face and on hand on the injection arm.

– Tingling in face, arm, hand.

– Tingling in my hand is now sporadic rather than frequent, and at a much lower intensity.

– Achiness in arm; sporadic tingling in hand.

– Arm is still a tiny bit achy on and off.

– A tiny bit of soreness in my right arm, still, that pops up a couple of times per day.

– I still get twinges in my injection arm, but its been such a long time but I might have to attribute it to something else.

– Tingling in face and arm

– Racing heart

– Racing heart and resting high heart rate

– Fatigue

– Positive antigen test. Almost no symptoms.

– Indigestion, irritated pelvic area

Crying, Dysphonia and Paranasal sinus discomfort

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– Rash around vaccination site, lymph node along collar bone became so swollen I could see it in the mirror. It also became painful

– Painfully swollen left collarbone lymph node

– Runny nose, scratchy throat, cough

– Sore throat, fever, runny nose

– COVID-19: Fever, sore throat, headache, runny nose, lack of appetite, fatigue, muscle aches, ear pain, sinus pressure, sneezing, coughing very hoarse voice. Everything hurts to the point of crying

Feeling drunk, Pruritus and Pyrexia

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– Itching along the arm and hand of the injection.

– None

– Forgot to mention the day of the second shot I felt slight drunk, or more accurately, slightly high on pot. That occurred for several hours before the more serious symptoms started.

– Extreme fatigue.

– I had a low fever, fatigue and body aches after the previous vaccine injection. The symptoms were less severe and for a shorter duration than after the previous shots.

Limb injury, Migraine and Injection site pain

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– Slight ache at injection site, slight headache

– I took naproxen before and after vaccine and didnt know I shouldnt have. I wish I was told. Shoulder injury

– Ive had a on and off migraine since, but I get them already

– I get hormonal migraines and have had one since the day of vaccine, but also my cycle

– Still hormonal migraine for a week. May not have anything to do with vaccine at same time, or maybe slightly worse and longer than usual

– A strong cold, negative for covid

Dermatitis, Cellulitis and Influenza

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– Left shoulder pain

– Pain is in the arm that got the first vaccine 3.5 weeks ago

– Pain still in first injection site

– Brown tail moth dermatitis, on prednisone 40mg x3days

– I am one week post injection, I had fatigue and was lightheaded for a few days. Now back to normal

– Diarrhea related to lactose intolerance??

– Head cold with negative antigen test

– Cold symptoms tested negative with Bionex Covid home test. With cellulitis of left nasal passage

– Influenza

– Pfizer Omicron booster vaccine received 10-4-2023. Tired Also some diarrhea that may be related lactose intolerance

Edema peripheral, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

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– Lightheaded/dizzy

– Dizziness/lightheaded

– Underarm pain/swelling on same side of body as injection

– Swollen underarm/lymph pain on same side as injection

– Lymph node swelling and moderate underarm pain

– Lymph node / under arm swelling on side where I received the shot

– Minor lymph node/under arm pain on side where I received shot. Has definitely been tapering off in the few days since vaccination and no longer requiring pain meds.

Tenderness, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

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– Swollen and sore lymph nodes in armpit on same side as injection

– Axillary lymph nodes swollen and tender/painful to the touch.

– Swollen and tender to the touch axillary lymph nodes

– Still swollen/sore axillary lymph nodes. Feels better today

– Still a little tender in the armpit area with the sore lymph nodes but significantly better

– Whole arm is very sore/aches also swollen axillary lymph nodes on the side when I got the shot

– Swollen lymph nodes also tender

– Diabetic

Gingival swelling, Gingival pain and Oral herpes

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– Dizzyness

– Swollen painful gums

– I had a recurrance of a cold sore and minor cold symptoms for 3-4 days. The week i had the vaccine, i had a cold sore and took valtrex. I have only had 3 colsores in 6 years, so two in 2 weeks is abnormal.

– I had 2 days in a row during which I experienced some light headed sensations for about half the day. I also have meniere's so this may have just been an episode of meniere's.

– I have another cold sore. I had a cold sore and took valtrex three days before I got my 1st vaccine and have now had 2 more coldsore since then. Previously I had 3 cold sores in 6 years. Now I've had 3 in 8 weeks.

Prostatic disorder, Thyroid disorder and Cystitis

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– My feet stay swollen and my leg. This happened right after the second vaccine. Never had this problem before. I do have high blood pressure and thyroid problems though. I have my regular check up with my dr on 5-21-21 & will discuss with him Appt on 5-21-21

– Ankles and legs have been swollen. Primary dr prescribed blood test fri 5-14-21 for heart Made appointment to see my dr

– Prostate problems, Urinary tract infectionDr gave me 2 antibiotic shots & prescribed antibiotics. Went to primary dr, tribe test done; CAT SKAN DONE; I have 7-1-21 urologist appt.

– Bladder infection and prostate problem Had appt with my dr.; blood test done, prescribed antibiotic, X-ray done, referred to urologists

– Inflamed prostate Went to my primary dr. & he referred me to an urologist

Prostatitis, Urinary tract infection and Pain in extremity

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– Arm soreness, mild.

– It's not pain, but soreness. Wish that was an option above.

– Soreness at arm.

– Came into contact with someone with COVID, may have contracted. First test 48hrs after exposure negative, waiting on second test now that was done 6 days after exposure but now with COVID symptoms.

– Soreness

– Viral cold of some sort, Prostatitis and UTI possibly from a lot of sitting during that illness time down. Tested negative for all including COVID. Required to see primary care, walk-in clinic, and ER visit last week.

Skin neoplasm excision, Basal cell carcinoma and Thyroid mass

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– I have Multiple Schlerosis

– I Have MS and take immunomodulator drug Copaxone

– I have a 2.7 cm nodule found on my right side of my thyroid. That was found by having an ultrasound done in Jan In my PC Office

– January 2022 I found a nodule on rt thyroid .Ultrasound shows 2.9 cm. Had fine needle aspiration. Results benign. 1cm nodule on left thyroid had benign on biopsy also.

– I had nose surgery because of Basil cell cancer and am recuperating from 2 weeks ago. It will still continue since it is healing for the next two weeks at least on my chin and my nose

Hypersomnia, Parosmia and Injection site pruritus

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– Sense of smell heightened

– Heightened smell

– Ear ache

– Swollen lymph nodes in next and left axilla

– Redness and itching at injection site a week after receiving shot. Also rashy area on anatomical snuff box on same arm as vaccination. Symptoms lasted for 4-7 days after appearance. Cortisone cream applied to relieve itchiness.

– Had a fever that coincided with my period from 5/14-5/18. No other symptoms at that time. On 5/19 i received a covid test and results were negative.

Retching, Dyspnea exertional and Heart rate irregular

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– Dry Heaves

– Dry hraves

– Tired, after making my bed in the morning, I'm WINDED! LACK OF energy!

– Sore throat

– Sore, very sore Throat!

– Still Sore throat, heavy cough

– Irregular heartbeat. Also, sweating of the body.

– Irregular heartbeat. I've been wearing a heart monitor for the last 10 days. Prognosis at this time is undetermined. (b)(6) Scheduled meeting with primary care physician and cardiologist.

– Deep cough that is getting better this week.

– Irregular heartbeat. Apparently I've had a regular heartbeat for a few months now and I'm not sure if they're caused by the vaccinations of the COVID-19 site. I will check with my cardiologist. Please follow up with me if there's an indication!

– Fatigue, tired, not sleeping well, excessive sweating, continuing to have irregular heartbeat. Office visit with doctor Freij cardiologist.

Live birth, Heart rate increased and Myalgia

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– The day after my vaccination dose 2, I notice my resting heart rate was higher than usually (10-20 BPM higher than usual). I did have other side effects, such has a bad headache, joint, and muscle pain as well (which I reported). I didnt realize my heart rate was consistently higher that day until I checked all of that days BPM readings today.

– I gave birth to my son, who I was pregnant with when vaccinated. He was born healthy, with the exception of one kidney being smaller than the other. The doctors have not determined the reason for this yet.

Aortic valve incompetence, Heart valve incompetence and Supraclavicular fossa pain

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– Six hours after the shot my arm, shoulder, shoulder blade, and muscles around my ribs and chest on the side of the shot aches. Today, just my arm is sore at the injection site and is getting less sore as the day goes on

– I have cold symptoms: runny nose, sneezing, fatigue . Symptoms are noticeable but I am pushing through most of daily routine.

– A bad cold. Sneezing, drippy nose, very tired.

– Chest pain, arm, shoulder and shoulder blade pain, collar bone pain . Sneezing. Tiredness. Rapid heartbeat Doctors office

– Ear ache and teeth hurt on side of body where I got the shot.

– stiff and sore neck

– Cold symptoms. Runny nose and sneezing

– Runny nose, sneezing

– Cold symptoms (sinus?) runny nose, pain on left side of head, fullness and pressure in nose, between eyes , forehead, Enough to take coricidin twice already.

– Headache is worse and flashing in left eye. Saw doctor. No explanation for it. Plus, pounding heartbeat Doctors office

– The headache won't go away. I have been taking tylenol which helps. in person

– Heart related. pounding heart beat. Testing done by cardiologist. Started after vaccines. A leaky aortic valve was found Office call

– Sciatica Office visit

– Heart palpitations

Nervousness, Throat tightness and Memory impairment

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– 45 minutes after vaccination I had a headache took Tylenol right away. Then 30 mins after having the headache my jaw started to numb and throat felt a bit tight. Took Benadryl right away

– Rash/itching around chest and neck

– Rash is getting worst

– Had my period twice this month and the 2nd time around I still have it and im on my 20th day

– Body aches, runny nose, chills, headache Head congestion, feel exhausted

– Rash

– Headache/ body aches

– Rash is back

– Anxiety Nervousness anxious

– Notice Ive been forgetting things a lot lately

– Forgetting things often

Musculoskeletal stiffness, Paresthesia and Axillary pain

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– Pain kinda in my underarm on the injection side

– Pain, Stiffness in my arm and tingling and slight pain in my underarm

– Just mild pain in my whole arm and underarm down to my inner and outer elbow

– Arm, underarm basically entire arm is in mild pain and stiffness

– Last night was horrible. I had a fever of 102.2 and body aches. Today however I feel Much Better!!!! No body aches no fever

– Severe coughing, chest congestion, fatigue, fever, chills, joint pain, body aches.

Abdominal symptom, West Nile viral infection and Gastrointestinal motility disorder

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– Systemic prickly hot sensations scalp and skin Doctor office

– Dysautonomia: unusual sound in the ears(not tinnitus); visual changes as if the two people I was talking too were fading into white light; my bowels needed to move; nausea and tightness in my abdomen; altered gait; feeling I was about to pass out. It was like a fainting spell in slow motion. My BP and pulse were normal, temp was 96.2. Still fe

– Low oxygen

– Hoarse voice; change in swallowing

– Shingles in April,West Nile Virus in August

Gastrointestinal inflammation, Head discomfort and Tinnitus

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– I just had my 2nd vaccine 5 minutes ago

– Kidney pain?

– Seem to now have a cough..not usual for me

– Dizzy

– Really fatigued..

– Getting even more fatigued feeling..unlike anything I have felt before..

– Vertigo and tinnitus with headaches and pressure in head. Also inflation of the entire digestive system..all this after a shingles vaccine in August. But lasted for months, still have the headaches and pressure in head

Vomiting, Neck pain and Diarrhea

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– Right after I received my shot my arm, neck and shoulder became painful. I am going to try the heating pad

– A lot of headaches. Fever that I cant shake. Nausea that comes and goes

– I had a fever of 101.2 (I run 97.7). Terrible headaches, diarrhea and some vomiting. This lasted 10 days and happened a month after my second shot.

– Three times since my second dose of Pfizer vaccine I have had extended periods of time (7-10 days) of elevated fever and headaches. I have seen the doctor twice and have had blood work done. Nothing

Protein total increased, Immunodeficiency and Cataract operation

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– A little Sore spot, touchy, swollen slightly at injection site.

– Throat irritated and left ear ache in deep canal.

– A lab draw requested by my hematologist for spike protein showed that the two vaccines I had completed showed negative antibody results since I am immunocompromised. Others with immune system problems may not get protection from covid vaccines either

– I had one cataract taken out Tuesday with eye drops and will have other done December 7.

Ear pain, Sneezing and Myalgia

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– I am just slightly tired, I took a nap for 2 hours.

– My body ached when I woke and for about and hour or two and then I felt fine.

– Just not feeling totally normal, but am sore on my right shoulder shot area and joints and muscles a bit sore.

– Sneezing, but I live in (b)(6) it's probably Ragweed or Pollen

– Stuffy nose, sore ears, slight cough like allergies.

– Congestion

– I am progressively better.

– Congestion, may be allergies. Pollen and Ragweed are high in (b)(6) at this time of the year.

– Still congested, not nearly as bad, bearable today.

Reading disorder, Asthenopia and Spinal pain

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– Headaches, fatigue, spinal pain, neck pain, heart palpitations

– I have ongoing dizziness, mild headaches, and tingling in the left hand and left foot. Also excessive pain in the spine, chest and ribs. Theses all started since the vaccination.

– Ongoing dizziness, eye strain, difficulty reading. Pain, tingling and numbness in left leg. Mild headaches.

– Tinnitus has set in. It is apparently a common condition caused by the vaccine. Very disturbing and annoying. Also i have had ongoing neuropathy in the legs and feet. That is in addition to headaches and stab ing pains throughout the body.

– Neuropathy in left leg. Headaches. Chest pains.

– Tinnitis, fatigue, chest pain, skeletal pain, exertion malaise.

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