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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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Blood pressure increased, Hypertension and Palpitations

65X-23429-14879

– Maybe coincidental

– Severe fatigue

– Neck ache

– Fatigue

– Elevated blood pressure (abnormal fir me), same after 1st dose but unreported

– Elevated blood pressure

– Blood pressure went up again without explanation. 210/120 yesterday, had been back to normal since 4 days post injection when it was elevated for 4 days. 178.100 this morning. Sering MD this week. Ongoing palpatations 24 hr holter for palpatations

– Elevated blood pressure, was never over 152/88-90- Now even with medication 160/100 MD office inperson

– Elevated blood pressure PCP

Dyspepsia, Hypertension and Insomnia

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– Take meds for high blood pressure, since the shit i have had higher blood pressure.

– Blood pressure still running higher than normal. When i get up and about it goes up between 140/78 and other times can be in the 160/85 range.

– Myself and a friend received the shoot at the same time from same person. I am a 110 weight and friend near 190. I have health issues friend doesn't. Get very bad heart burn. Muscle pain, can't sleep.

Heart rate increased, Dyspnea and Injection site pain

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– VERY VERY mild pain at injection sight, but only if I apply pressure.

– Trouble inhaling for one hour today. Loud, rapid heartbeat 2-3 hours during last night.

– The night after my second shot, it felt like a small elephant was sitting on my chest. Breathing required some concentration. This lasted 1-2 hours, Id guess. Maybe less. Second night, heart beat was very loud, and much faster than normal. Sorry, I didnt time it, but looking back, maybe 90-100 bpm. No telling how long this lasted, because I was able to sleep before it got back to normal, after 30-45 minutes. I suffer from breathing and heart irregularities already, due to dysautonomia, but these occurrences were different, and more intense.

Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Hot flush

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– Mild diarrhea and abd cramping x a few hours

– Night sweats/hot flashes

– I have had some spotting during during my cycle and started menstruating earlier than expected.

– Menstrual cycle somewhat irregular started spotting a few days after dose, got early period, and now spotting again after period which is highly unusual.

– Continued mid-cycle bleeding Scheduled an in person appointment for next week

– Hot flashes

Fibromyalgia, Diarrhea and Lymphadenopathy

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– I dont know if these are from shot, I have fibromyalgia and sometimes have similar symptoms

– I also have fibromyalgia so I get these bc of Fibro too

– I have fibromyalgia so I get headaches all the time anyway

– Headaches

– Swollen left lymph node after third vaccine and diarrhea

– Swollen lymph node under left arm where I had the vaccine - 3rd, and diarrhea

– Cold symptoms, sore throat and runny nose. I took three Covid tests all negative.

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Bone pain and Paresthesia oral

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– Lower Lips just a little tingly mild

– I had COVID, moderate case Nov 2. I had moderate symptoms yesterday, The day after the vaccine. I had nausea, exhaustion, bad headache all day. The symptoms were from 6am-8pm. I also experienced Chest fluttering for abt 2 hours. Not pressure , no shorteness of breath but fluttering

– Felt feverish but my forehead felt cool

– Three things: -Slight daily headaches, 2 weeks -On and off Bone ache in R fore arm and wrist for abt a week -Feel slightly feverish but there's no fever

– Sharp Pain in back towards right and left side. Rib cage level. painful "bubble". Lasted most of day. The painful "bubble" on left subsided. The right was painful and uncomfortable until abt 9:30 pm. Same pain on right side upon waking until 1pm

– 5 days after the last booster, Horrible Deep cough not controlled by cough meds, feeling ill , migraine, dizziness, chills, sinus, fatigue. No fever. Didn't lose taste nor smell. Covid negative Covid 3 tests. The deep cough lasted 3 weeks.

Skin discoloration, Skin warm and Burning sensation

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– A dark spot appeared on my chest.

– Still have the reddish brownish spot on my chest

– Reddish/brownish spot on my chest is fading

– Reddish brownish spot on chest is going away but is still there.

– Still have reddish brownish spot on my chest

– Developed a giant red circle on my arm 8 days after injection. It was hot, red, very itchy, and it hurt too. At night I would get the chills but no fever. Went to ask the pharmacist if it was normal and she said yes. Did not examine me though.

– My armpit hurts in the arm I received the vaccine. It hurt yesterday too but didnt think to report it

– My armpit in the arm that received the shot is sore

– May have a sore in my mouth

– 2 weeks & 4 days after my second vaccine dose I came down with an incredibly painful itchiness in both my arms, chest, & breasts. Started on 4/20 in afternoon. 4 days later its starting to feel better. Left arm has a burn itch now. (First dose arm

– Im still feeling itchiness in my arms & chest. My left arm feels like it has menthol on it. That arm was the arm I got the first dose. Also can be very tired

– My left arm still gets itchy and tingly from my first dose. (My second dose was in my right arm). My chest still gets itchy

– Headaches. Arm from first shot still bothers me on and off.

– My arms and chest sometimes feel tight. My menstrual cycle is altered as well. More cramps, heavier periods.

Salivary gland enlargement, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Atrial fibrillation

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– Very slight headache

– Lite headache not related to vaccines sinus

– Not. Sure why think its sinus

– Not sure, but itchy picky on back mostly and on upper trunk sides mostly when stretching or lying down .

– Foot pain

– Slight soreness on shoulder mild discomfort

– I had slight pain on shoulder but almost all gone

– I did have a brief spell of vertigo yesterday and last night but all gone today

– Deep pain in right arm off and on

– Afib

– Felt 2 short feeling of flushing heat

– I have swollen saliva gland but don't know if it's do to vivid vaccine, and flush feeling when eating this condition is about tree weeks off and on

Cluster headache, Eructation and Head discomfort

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– Pain at the back of the cranium. Pressure inside my head. NB, I havent had traditional headaches in nearly 50 years! I have NOTHING in my house for headache because I never have them. I would NEVER take acetaminophen because its too dangerous!

– Lack of appetite. Pressure at the back of the cranium, which was worrisome. Lower back pressure.

– Lack of appetite.

– Occasional burpingapparently associated with Covid-19. This was never a problem before. Occasional itching around the injection site.

– Pressure in the sinuses, flushed cheeks

Menstrual disorder, Menstruation irregular and Pruritus

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– Last night my body was very itchy, I had to take a Benadryl for relief.

– Swollen neck glands (I've had this since Friday, I keep forgetting to mention it.)

– I forgot to add in last week's followup that I started my period 7 days early which is not a normal occurance for me.

– After my second dose, I started my period 10 days early. (After my first dose, I started my period about a week early.)

– I still have ongoing period issues that began after the 1st dose (mentioned in previous submissions).

Chromaturia, Extrasystoles and Delivery

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– Round ligament muscle cramps

– My heart occasionally skips a beat. This does not occur during exercise or stressful conditions. There is no chest pain or shortness of breath. Doctor thinks best described as heart palpitations. Cardio appt to follow up. Scheduled appointment

– Delivered my baby safely

– Gave birth to my healthy daughter and am no longer pregnant.

– Loss of appetite

– Lightheaded, foggy, dark urine, increased sweatinf

– Sweating a lot

Throat tightness, Ear pain and Decreased appetite

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– Poor appetite, not actual nausea

– Tight or "scratchy" throat in the evening, as if a sore throat or cold coming on

– Sore throat, mild, and right ear ache

– Slight eat ache

– Slight scratchy throat

– My health has been good, but I think I should report I had a booster in October, it was Pfizer. You don't give any chance to report this, so I used this text box.

– The evening of my 4th vaccination and the following day I had chills and body aches. After that I have been well.

– Cough for weeks. sore throat on June 12, fever on June 15, fatigue. I was NAAT negative on June 13. I was PCR negative on June 22. Now I better.

– Sept 14 I felt dizzy and tired. Was better in about 3 or 4 days

Oxygen consumption decreased, Joint swelling and Abdominal pain upper

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– weakness

– yesterday my ankle swelled up to a noticeably larger size than my other, i have a stomach ache after i eat, and i cant stand for long periods of time or i become lightheaded and nauseous, i feel much better right after i wake up

– Really tired, lightheadedness, feeling like im going to faint

– got sick - stuffy nose, itchy throat, not getting enough oxygen. took a covid test and it came back negative

Oropharyngeal discomfort, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

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– Updated my doctor on my vaccine status and relayed the symptoms Ive been feeling via email.

– Ongoing lumbar-hip-knee pain thats subsided but not gone away. Monitoring and waiting a couple more weeks, on doctors advise, to go into her office for labs and a quick checkup. I can get around and do my day, but getting up is uncomfortable.

– COVID-19, 10-day cycle. Started with post-nasal drip and throat discomfort. Low energy, abdominal/joint pains, fever, all mild the first few days. Some sneezing and chest congestion. Coughing still lingering but at a much less frequent/intense rate.

Cryotherapy, Feces soft and Psoriasis

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– Major acne outbreak on my face around the left side of my mouth (I got my shot in my left arm)

– Major acne breakout on my face, sleep disturbances

– Face rash is getting worse, redder and itchier

– Gastrointestinal distress: gas, bloating, soft stools, cramps, upset stomach, nausea, abdominal pain

– I was just diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.

– Severe, sudden onset sinus infection.

– I have a serious and worsening heart arrythmia for which I am having cardiac cryoablation on October 8th.

– Runny nose, nosebleed, laryngitis

– Runny nose, headache, nasal and chest congestion, sinus infection.

– I've had worsening psoriasis, insomnia, horrendous allergies, a constant runny nose, and coughing up phlegm for about 4 weeks. My energy levels are low, I'm depressed, and my stress levels are high.

– Abdominal pain, gas, bloating, heart palpitations, insomnia, soft stools, flatulence

– I have the flu. The first day was brutal with intense headache, sore throat, earache, nausea, nasal congestion, sneezing, postnasal drip, runny nose, and fatigue. Today, day 2, I feel so much better.

Skin fissures, Wound and Skin exfoliation

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– My hands were swollen and itchy for a better part of the day.

– Sweeping and itching in both hands

– Swelling and itching on hands

– Itchy, swollen hands

– Continued hand itching and swelling

– Itchy hands

– Itchy swollen hands and fingers

– Swelling and itching of both hands

– Itching and swelling of hands

– The skin on my hands is now peeling off, leaving open wounds. My hands had been swollen and itchy for a while after the vaccination, and now the skin seems to be cracking and peeling in thick layers

Tenderness, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Edema peripheral

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– Mild Axillary lymph node tenderness and swelling on same site of injection

– Mildly Tender and swollen lymph nodes in axillary region on same side as shot

– Swollen and moderately tender axillary lymph node

– Moderate Swelling to axillary region and moderate tenderness

– Moderate swelling to axillary lymph node with mild tenderness to palpation

– Mild Swelling to axillary lymphNode

– Generally healthy, a few headache or days with congestion; all negative Covid tests

– Nasal congestion, nonproductive congested cough, sinus pressure; assumingely a mixture from Covid/allergies; only lasted 2 days.

– FLU-like, Cold-like sxs

Nightmare, Facial pain and Sleep disorder

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– I developed a bump in my clavicle it is swelling and painful my neck, arm, shoulder and ear in the left side hurts

– Swelling between shoulder and nech, pain from arm to nech, ear and face all in left side. Also headaches have increased. I also have been experiencing lot of nightmares and sleeping issues Yesterday I was checked by a dr. By phone, and was prescribed ibuprofen ever 6 hours, rest and drink a lot of water. Today I am following the instructions dr. Gave me yesterday.

– Swelling between shoulder and neck, pain from arm to half left face including ear and neck shoulder. Nightmare sleeping issues and sometimes dizzy and also headaches. Symptom are better today than yesterday

Middle insomnia, Mobility decreased and Night sweats

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– Pain in upper left arm became more moderate evening of day 1. Upper left arm is now back to mild pain/soreness on day 2. Would not want to rotate left arm right now.

– Pain is extremely mild now. Just a very slight sore in the left arm near the shot area.

– Swelling in left armpit (had shot in left deltoid)

– Mild pain in left armpit continues. Woke up in middle of night. Had night sweat while sleeping last night. Temperature was about 98.5.

– The pain in the injection site is very mild (just feel it slightly when rotating arm).

– Pain and swelling in armpit (shot arm)

– Shot arm, armpit still swelling and sore. Slightly better than yesterday.

Rib fracture

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– My results of my lung cancer ctscan has reasons to believe the tumor is growing OR there is scar tissue in the area..getting a Petscan tomorrow to find out exactly what the problem is..I am thinking postive thoughts

– Still have my cancer...had treatments Doctor office and clinic

– Tested positive fot Covid-19 on July 3 2022

– July 3, 2022 I tested positive for Covid-19...July 13, 2022, I tested negative...I was not that sick with it. I reported it to my primary doctor

– I fracture a rib

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Depression and Heavy menstrual bleeding

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– Swollen lymph node in armpit of the same arm vaccine was administered

– Lymph nodes in armpit tender/swollen on same arm vaccine was administered

– Still some swelling in lymph nodes where vaccine was administered

– Lingering tenderness of lymph nodes in armpit on the same arm that vaccine was administered

– My menstrual cycle came early and is a heavier flow than usual. I've also experienced head aches the last couple days, which is not a typical PMS symptom for me.

– Worsening depression, brain fog, hard time attending to tasks Also working with LMFT therapist

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Injection site rash

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– Feel yucky. Sort of similar to sinus drainage and sinus issues. issues/

– Odd. The shot was 3 inches above an existing scar from MOHS surgery (7 yrs ago) to remove squishing cell skin cancer. That scar area is what is red, swollen and ichy since the shot.

– 3 inches below injection spot. Rash, iching, happens to be on previous skin cancer site that has not been an issue for over 6 yrs until the 2nd shot. If still have rash tomorrow will be going to doctor.

– The shot irrated a 5 yr old scare from squimish cell cancer that was 2inches below the injection point. I had to have the new spot frozen off. The spot and related rash appeared the day after 2nd shot. Regular office visit

– Headachs - pain in left rib and back pain. Currently have a sinus infection

Breast swelling, Toothache and Breast pain

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– Light headed, sinus pain.

– Sinus pain, aching teeth/jaw.

– Jaw pain

– Painful swollen area on breast, same side as injection site.

– Red, swollen, painful breast tissue on same side as injection site. Called my primary care physician.

– Painful area on injection-side breast.

– Diarrhea

– Got first and second shots while menstruating and breastfeeding.

– Jaw/tooth pain.

– Joint pain

– Upset stomach

– Swollen glands in neck for a few months

– I have a cold.

Breast discharge, Poor quality sleep and Taste disorder

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– The first day I had a post nasal drip. A taste in my mouth, . Lack of appetite

– About a half hour after I got up this morning I felt very cold.

– I feel slightly dizzy and loss of appetite

– I felt pain yesterday in my leg muscles. It was really bad.

– I felt a post nasal drip and a scratchy throat

– I was very gassy. I had to take a nap today

– I could not get a lot done. I did not sleep well

– I got a urinary tract infection. I was going to the bathroom a lot

– I had a discharge out of my left breast. Dr visit

– The new symptom is dizziness. I have Diarrhea, and I vomited in the morning

Ovulation pain, Premenstrual pain and Adnexa uteri pain

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– Headache is very very slight

– Some hand twitching in the arm that the shot was given

– Very slight headache

– Slight lymph swelling in my throat. No pain just swelling.

– Sharp thigh muscle pain for 1 1/2 days.

– Under arm lymph swelling

– Lymph swelling in under arm of the injection

– Lymph tenderness rness

– Some underarm lumps soreness. Lots of breast tenderness with start of monthly cycle. This never happens to me. More cramping with this cycle.

– Lymph swelling, ovulation pain. I never have this type of pain. Breast tenderness. This is occurring even while not ovulating.

– Ovarian pain

– Slight cramping

– Lymph swelling in both are pits

– Lymph swelling in arm pit is getting better

– Painful cramping before my period

– Painful and prolonged period. Bad Headache with period

– Cyst flare/pain and some spotting during pre ovulation this month.

Respiratory distress, Listless and Depression

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– no

– I've been more tired than usual.

– Last week I was tired all the time and just generally felt awful.

– I've just been very tired and listless. Generally just not feeling good for the last couple of weeks. Probably nothing to do with the vaccine and more to do with my advanced COPD

– Tired, no energy, a little depression

– Was in the hospital from 4/25/2022 - 5/1/2022. Respiratory distress.

– Lots of coughing and phlegm

Sarcoidosis, Hypoxia and Decreased appetite

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– Had severe chest pain on Sunday but didnt last long.

– My left arm still hurts. Although, I got the shot in my right arm.

– Sarcoidosis was in remission until I got the second shot

– Since I got the 2nd shot my sarcoidosis is very active and I have to be outback on meds. It hasnt been active for 6 years.

– Sarcoidosis is active and had to get back on meds. Also not enough oxygen is going thru my blood stream. Also seen two different dictors

– I have been sick since 12/25/2021. Diagnosed with Covid early January and have been sick since!

Mental impairment, Poor quality sleep and Tinnitus

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– Fatigue and tinnitus

– Ears ringing

– Ears ringing - tinnitus

– Ears ringing!!! Ongoing since Morning after vaccine

– Tinnitus / ears ringing

– Ears ringing constantly!

– Tinnitus-severe ringing in the ears since the morning after my vaccine. My doctor sent me for a hearing test but it isnt until June Phone call and hearing test scheduled

– Ear ringing- tinnitus- I cant sit in quiet

– Tinnitus- constant ringing in my ears. I have a Dr appointment 6/14. My Dr hadnt heard of it being a side effect so if you could put some info out there so were taken seriously that would be nice Scheduled an appointment- tempted to go to a walk in sooner though

– TINNITUS ENT visit scheduled for this Monday

– Tinnitus Seeing ENT on Monday

– Still raging tinnitus ENT and immunology visit

– Horrible tinnitus since morning after second vaccination May 1, 2021. It's impacting me badly- hard to think, sleep quality is terrible. Neurologist, ENT, Immunologist

Interstitial lung disease and Giant cell arteritis

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– Diagnosed with temporal arteritis and placed on high dose prednisone. Aug 5 2021 Now isolated from all unvaccinated people. I had 2 negative COVID PCR tests during hospitalization and on Aug 19 2021pre temporal artery biopsy on

– Giant cell arteritis. Negative stroke and tumor work up. High dose prednisone on taper and starting Actemra this week. Chronic stage 3 renal failure. Fibrotic interstitial lung disease discovered in process of prep for Actemra PFT good. Followed by pulmonary neuro rheumatology

Ankle fracture, Rash papular and Skin warm

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– Lots of itching

– I've had welts and hives all over my body that are warm or hot to the touch. The itching has been very intense. It started 9-days post Vaccination.

– At my last check-in, I noted the addition of a bad hives/rash breakout all over my body. At that time it was very itchy, warm or hot to the touch and skin was raised. Now, the symptoms are finally improving and the rash is clearing up.

– I've had several severe headaches.

– I have a rash on my arms and an ongoing UTI. I've never had these conditions prior to having the vaccine.

– I have fatigue and I fell and broke my ankle. In addition, I've had a UTI since early July that has not responded to several courses of antibiotics.

– Aching joints and fatigue.

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