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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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Sacral pain, Groin pain and Spinal pain

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– Lumbar area pulsating pain on day 3 post injection.

– Muscle referred to above is chest muscles

– Intense Pulsating pain @ left groin and upper thigh occuring at 130 am and 3:00 am.Today, pain unrelieved by Tylenol snd heating pad.

– On april 22th. Had severe pulsating pain over left inguinal region moving towards outside with chilly sensation and 99.6 temp. Continued x2 days until pain immobilzed me and had to go to ER. Urgent care on 4/22 ER on Apr24

– Pain at lumbar, sacral area and a day of pain in right shoulder bone.

Conductive deafness, Otitis externa and Energy increased

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– mild headache in the morning that went by fast.

– Probably unrelated: impeded hearing on right ear after swimming. 60mg prednisone regimen with the side effect of feeling wired and sleeplessness.

– Most likely NOT connected to the vaccine.I had sudden hearing loss after a swim in the ocean. Prednisone cleared it in two days. Following up with ENTz

– Hearing loss, some temporary, some seemingly permanent

– They're not really new. After both the first set of shots as well as my booster back in early October I suffered from hearing loss. There's no way for me to link that to the vaccine. Could be coincidental, due to past abuse and my age of 67. Audiologist, PCP visit and regimen of cortisone, unsuccessful

Periarthritis, Lymphadenitis and Rash erythematous

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– Incision site and shoulder pain on the same side caused problems sleeping

– Red itchy rash on the wrist of the arm that received both vaccines. Lasting 3 weeks so far. Dr put me on antibiotic and it started fading but now red and itchy again In person office visit

– I forgot to mention previously that I now have an enlarged lymph node for over a month on the side where I got the vaccines My Covid rash on my wrist is still there but fading In office visit

– Left shoulder and left neck pain

– Left wrist rash pimples and itchy on and off x 6 months. Continues with left shoulder and neck pain and left inflamed lymph node In office & 2 ultrasounds. For MRI

– Continuing left shoulder pain

– Frozen Shoulder on the arm where I got vaccines I needed oral Steroids, Cortizone shot, and PT x 1 month Orthopedic Dr appointment and PT appointments

Dyspareunia, Adnexa uteri pain and Migraine with aura

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– Injection site tender and swollen

– Bloody nose (I have never had a bloody nose in 37 years)

– Muscle aches relegated to my upper arm, elbow, and pinky finger (on the shot site arm).

– Red toes, very itchy soles, accompanied with a tingling swollen feeling (like the skin was stretching); there is no visible rash; onset was about 6 hours after injection, and lasted well into the night. When I woke up today (16 hours after shot), my toes are still red, but the itchy and tingling feeling has stopped.

– Another nose bleed in both nostrils (2nd one in life, 1st one occurred after the 1st dose)

– I had a migraine (with aura) yesterday evening (4pm). I was okay in the morning (6am) after rest, only with mild tenderness on left side of head. I feel fine now (2pm). I havent had a migraine in about 2 years. May or may not be vaccine caused.

– Ultrasound diagnosed ovarian cyst (2015). No pain has been associated with cyst until recent weeks. Mild bleeding & mod. pain during intercourse (2 out of 6x's). Bean-sized nodule outside my pelvis abdominal muscles. Period normal. Dr appt scheduled. Scheduled - Outcome TBD

Eye pruritus, Swelling and Erythema

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– Slight sore throat

– Scratchy throat, stuffed nose.

– I have a red, sore, swollen area on my collar bone, on same side I received vaccine.

– Neck pain is worse today, extending from swollen area above left clavicle up to near my ear.

– Swollen thoracic duct

– Still have soreness on the lymph node on my collarbone

– Stilll pain and swelling in neck

– Swelling on collarbone

– Felt like allergies. Sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes.

– Sniffles, scratchy throat.

– For first 3-4 days after injection, soreness at site. Also low fever day after injection.

– Flu-like symptoms: fever, fatigue, congestion, cough

– Scratchy throat, congestion.

– Covid positive on July 14

Amnesia, Skin warm and Menstruation delayed

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– Dizziness, unable to focus, upper neck and shoulder pain

– On Wednesday evening (1/13/2021), I noticed my left arm at the injection site was a little red and swollen about the size of a tennis ball, by Monday my whole upper arm was pretty swollen, warm to the touch & extremely painful. I also asked the doctor I work for

– I still have fog brain from the first injection. And feel like Im going to faint. I have cold sweats cant get warm.

– I feel like Im dying!!!

– I feel like my brain is foggy. Hard to concentrate and focus

– I feel super foggy brain. My short term memory seems to be gone. I still have a lingering headache since the second vaccine.

– I feel worn down. Achy body. I still feel fuzzy headed. Hard to focus still. Short term memory loss as well.

– The arm I got the injection site is still pretty sore. And my joints ache. I still have brain fog. Also I have missed my period and its been consistently getting later and later.

– Loss of memory.

– Lost my sense of taste for 24hrs tested rapid and PCR both negative

Hematuria, Pelvic pain and Pneumonia

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– Lightheaded/dizzy

– Dizzy and my asthma is kicked up.

– Increased asthma symptoms, swollen glands, sinus pressure.

– Treated for pneumonia. Got tested for COVID-19.

– Allergy symptoms: congestion, cough, itchy/scratchythroat.

– Cough and congestion

– Low back pain and pelvic pain. Occasional blood in urine.

– Temperature 99.5F. Muscle pain and joint pain increased. Headache. Was able to get things done with a lot of rest filled breaks.

Odynophagia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Tenderness

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– Yesterday evening felt someLeft upper chest pulsation that were relatively strong. Sharp. Mild. Lasted 30-45 min

– Unsure if related, but since second vaccine have had point tenderness in neck which is felt while swallowing. Never had this in the past. It is there daily.

– A lot of reflux and still with unilateral discomfort with swallowing

– Reflux

– The day after the inoculation I felt joint pain (knees transient for about 30min, headache and some mild chills)

Flank pain, Nephrolithiasis and Night sweats

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– Possible kidney stone or ovarian torsion or? Im in E R ...

– Night sweats through 4 nightshirts. Swollen and sore lymph node in armpit same side as vax.

– Swollen lymph in armpit of vaccination arm

– Lymph in armpit still swollen and sore, but less so than yesterday.

– Left side flank pain, stabs, on and off all day

– Rapid pulse

– Nightsweating on night #3 (Fri). Also happened with all previous doses.

– Intermittent stabbing pain on Day 12 in left armpit where lymph swelling had been for about a week. Stabs on and off lasted all day and into the night.

Discharge, Hot flush and Night sweats

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– Since my 2nd dose, Ive had several hot flash or night sweat episodes - it has been a few yrs since I last had hot flashes after menopause.

– Increased hot flashes

– Hot flashes (which I hadn't had for months)

– More hot flashes than usual - they've been gone for a year until getting the COVID vaccines

– Hot flashes continuing

– Congestion & scratchy throat, which led me to get a covid test. At home test said negative, but PCR test on same day was positive for Covid. Although I have been back at work, I'm still congested with lots of drainage at times.

– I had Covid in January of 2022 & am still experiencing a lot more congestion than usual and had a sore throat for a few months after

– Pain in armpit of the arm I got the injection. Perhaps lymph nodes?

– Still have pain in armpit of the arm I got the injection

Vaginal odor, Nasal inflammation and Sensitivity to weather change

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– Eyes and sinuses swelled. When I get an allergic reaction, my eyes and sinuses swell, this happened but to severe, started about 30 min after and still mild

– It affected my period. It got very clotty and has an oder. I have never had an oder. Eyes still slightly swollen.

– Face, hands and feet are very swollen.

– Still experiencing oder associated with my period.

– Severe Chest congestion, nose congestion, fever, body aches. Covid test was negative

– Sore throat but could just be the cold weather

Cheilitis, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Impaired work ability

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– Can night sweats possibly be a 'symptom', because I've had these twice since getting the Vax. I am post-menoposal for 12+ years.

– I have had no symptoms today. Due to other circumstances, I was unable to report a mild rash in multiple locations from my waist to my shoulders. The rash occurred starting on April 2nd and dissipated by the end of that week. Any discomfort was controlled either with Calamine or Benadryl if necessary. I took pictures of the rash locations if anybody is interested.

– The following are my comments related to my reactions on 4/13/2021 after 3:00 pm (which is approximately when I did my previous vsafe check-in). Moderate = headache, muscle/body aches, nausea, vomiting, chills, fatigue. Mild = joint and abdominal pain. Because of how I was feeling through the late afternoon into the evening, I felt it was necessary for me to call out of work today. I wound up feeling fine once I woke up this morning.

– The following are my comments related to my reactions on 4/14/2021 after 3:00 pm (which is approximately when I did my previous vsafe check-in). Moderate = joint pain. The pain is sharp in nature, but it doesn't last long because as soon as I apply ice to the areas (left wrist and right thumb joint) the discomfort resides.

– Both yesterday and the day before, I experienced some acid reflux. In over 10 years, I've maybe had this once before. Not sure if it this is something that could be related to the vaccine or not.

– I received my third dose on Saturday September 4th 2021 @ 10am. By that evening I was feeling tired. The next day I continued to feel tired and had general overall body aches and a mild headache. I also had no appetite. By that evening I w

– Just like after my 1st vax dose, approximately 2+ weeks after my 3rd vax dose I developed a rash on parts of my body (core) plus minor sores on the corner of my lips. Another thing that developed this time was mild, periodic swelling of my lymphs.

– I felt pretty good all day. The muscle aches and the little bit of nausea just came on me after dinner.

Skin wrinkling, Scar and Skin discoloration

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– Allergic reaction. Left white spots on my hands.

– Rash on hands and arms Specialist on allergic reactions

– Scars on my hands from rash

– Scars on hands getting bigger looks like skin is wrinkled. Blood test and medicine like steroid cream and allergy medicine

– Rash on hands and arms

– Rash on hands continues, had various allergy test done including, blood, and skin. Not allergic to anything according to findings. Scarring continues. Dr office

– Rash on hands. Prescription steroid cream and other medications. All allergy test have come back negative no allergies can be identified.

– Rashes on hands and arms

Taste disorder, Parosmia and Chest pain

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– Mild Chest pain last night but it was gone this morning

– I can't smell properly, fever went away but everything has this old lotion smell no matter what I'm smelling, and my taste is off. I can only taste it if it has a strong flavor. Chest hurts off and on and getting headache every day.

– Sense of smell is messed up, can only smell one sickly sweet scent. This happened with the first vaccine too.

– Just can't smell properly same as last time

– Really it's no, buttt I still can't taste and smell properly. I was completely fine with that before getting vaccinated and its extremely frustrating.

Painful respiration, Muscle twitching and Neuralgia

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– Dizzy right after both vaccines and the following week; also extreme muscle twitching in deltoids and quads

– Dizzy, light headed, muscle twitching

– Numbness in BLE pain exercise

– Muscle twitching in both quads continues, started my period three weeks early and randomly high heart rate at times

– Bilateral muscle twitching in quads; increase in migraines (left work early one day for migraines)

– Chest pain upon breathing normal/ deep, no chest pain with shallow breathing. B quad muscle twitching continues, increased nerve pain upon exercising.

Telemedicine, Specialist consultation and Gait disturbance

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– Today my arm got sore and started swelling and is now red.

– Both of my hips and upper arms are aching.Waiting to hear back from my doctor now, but I may go to the hospital.I went from a healthy/active34 year old and now Im struggling to walk up my steps. Waiting to hear from doctor now.

– My hip and arm pain was still terrible at 3 weeks post vaccine. I am now on prednisone and finally feeling better.

– Muscle/joint pain in my hips and upper arms

– Hip muscle/joint pain and upper arm pain

Sneezing, Injection site pain and Respiratory tract congestion

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– Looking back on when i had the shot, I played golf on Sunday and felt fine but by the end of the round lost complete coordination and could not hit the ball! Obviously fatigue at it and i did not recognize it!!!! Played golf today (Tuesday) and was one of the better rounds i had played in a long time so 4 days later no fatigue!!!

– none feel good! only pain was the injection as the nurse pushed in the needle instead of just jabbing! Most painful injection i have ever had! my wife also had the same experience with the same person administering the vaccine!

– Sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, coughing and congestion in chest! Had a quick test for covid which was negative! Lasted 10 days

Nightmare, Abdominal pain lower and Hypersomnia

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– Anxiety

– Nightmares last two nights

– My muscle aches are in my back, but it hurt before the vaccine too

– The shot site is still bruised since shot

– Still bruised at shot site

– Still bruised at the shot site.

– I've been having tinnitus for a week or two. Sometimes lately I've had a prickly feeling in my arms. I am tired, and need a nap every day.

– Sore neck and back

– Intermittent lower abdominal pain I saw my PCP, she suggested I visit my ob/gyn to get checked out.

– I don't remember when you last contacted me, but i had COVID in January 2022: sore throat, fever, headache, runny nose, dry cough, itchy watery eyes, fatigue, then sinus congestion and chest congestion. phone call with a nurse

Aphonia, Night sweats and Injection site rash

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– On days 8 and 9 I had a rash on my arm at the injection site.

– I had night sweats for the first time in my entire life a few days ago. I don't know if that's related to the vaccine or not, but thought I'd mention it.

– I had a sore throat for one day and I was exhausted.

– I've had a cough for the last couple of days, though it mostly affects me in the evenings and at night.

– Sore throat

– Ongoing cough for 3 weeks, lost voice for 3 days

Arrhythmia, Abnormal dreams and Menstrual disorder

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– Vivid dreams, a sense that *something* is occupying my body, weird sharp pains in head and joints last night, now fully body aches, sore throat

– I honestly feel like the shot gave me a miscarriage. Or at least has messed with my period. I thought I might be pregnant and was supposed to get my period Sunday if notI got the shot Wednesday and my period the next morning out of nowhere but it has been extremely heavy and more consistent with a miscarriage in my experience.

– Weird chest pains followed by a flush feeling and chills. This has happened three times in the last three days. Not sure if its related but Ive never felt this type of pain before.

– I had bad arrhythmia the night of the first shot and moderate the night of the second shot; it has calmed down a bit, but i have definitely noticed cardiovascular changes

Heart rate decreased, Cardiac flutter and Blood pressure increased

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– Asthma - short of breath

– Out of breathe

– My pulse and blood pressure are always very low . My pulse is going to 148 or 150 and blood pressure 134/84 . I did not have blood pressure problems with shot one or two . Shortness of breath and may go to an emergency room . Last two shots felt ever My daughter is an ICU nurse and evaluated Mrs when may be going to the ER

– Heart rate lower , I treated it with 2 Benadryl ever 4 hours elevation , monitoring , water and a glass of wine and rest blood pressure and pulse lowering to an above average high but nearing normal range , heart no longer fluttering

– Heart rate and blood pressure slightly elevated but doing much better so far , a little exhausted but ok

– Chills , cold very tired

– Covid a 3rd time and the most brutal

Throat irritation, Nasal congestion and Chills

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– Last night, about 12 hours after my vaccine, I felt really tired. I gave myself an energy boost with Maine Root Ginger Brew and crackers, and was fine after that!

– About 10 hours after receiving my shot, I became tired and achy with mild chills. I took Motrin, slept for 8.5 hours, and woke up fine yesterday.

– Scratchy and tickly throat, nasal congestion and drip. Tested positive for COVID on November 18.

Rhabdomyolysis, Allergic respiratory symptom and Laryngitis

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– Diarrhea. Gas. Bloating

– Body aches, diarrhea headache and cough last week. Migraine yesterday but think that one was unrelated.

– Allergy like symptoms itchy runny eyes some nasal congestion and cough

– Diarrhea nausea epigastric pain intermittently Scheduled GI appointment

– Had to see GI doctor bc nausea and diarrhea never resolved after vaccine. Took nexium for a bit and then resolved

– Sore throat, laryngitis, shortness of breath w cough. Neg rapid Covid test. Rhabdomyolisis- likely unrelated ER was for rhabdomyolisis

– Dizziness, nausea - may have contracted COVID, not sure yet

– Dizziness, nausea

Symphysiolysis, Delivery and Pharyngitis streptococcal

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– The day after my injection, i experienced chills, headache, body aches, and fatigue. They resolved after 36 hours, but were quite severe from hours 24-36 after injection.

– Pregnancy (currently 10 weeks 6 days)

– I am 36 weeks pregnant

– I have pubic symphysis dysfunction of pregnancy, so I think the joint pain is related to that diagnosis, not the vaccine.

– My 3 year old son tested positive for Covid 19 yesterday.

– Had a severe cold x1 week: congestion, fatigue, body aches, cough, ear and throat pain. Tested negative for Covid x2, also negative for influenza A and B and Strep. I am 39 weeks 1 day pregnant today, had borderline amniotic fluid levels (AFI 8.68)

– Spontaneous vaginal delivery of a healthy term infant on 10/24.

– Bronchitis

– Cold virus

– Cough, sore throat, chills, fever, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, no appetite, nausea. Tested negative for Covid (believe it is likely influenza)

Sinus headache, Ear infection and Sinus congestion

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– Shooting pains down my right leg (not aware of any trauma to that leg). Having it checked out next week to find a cause. Appt scheduled for next week with NP

– Nasal Congestion

– Dizziness since yesterday (I fell); seems to be resolving

– Mild dizziness

– Stuffy nose continues

– Runny nose

– Stuffiness; sinus headache

– Stuffy nose; somewhat congested

– Left ear infection-placed on antibiotics yesterday 5/3/22."

– Runny nose, slight cough

– Runny nose, sinus congestion

– Runny nose, sore throat

Incision site cellulitis, Incision site abscess and Dysphonia

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– Worked a night shift last night - fatigue today feels typical for that.

– Neck pain

– A lot more tired than usual, hoarse voice, weird chest feeling

– Period duration much shorter x 2 cycles

– COVID-19 infection with symptoms - fatigue, myalgias, headache, rhinorrhea/congestion, cough (nonproductive)

– COVID-19 with symptoms starting Dec 12. Surgical incision abscess/cellulitis onset Dec 15 (surgery was Nov 10). Migraine headaches Dec 21-22 (+h/o migraine abut very infrequent as adult with last migraine > 1 year ago)

Joint injury, Knee arthroplasty and Psoriasis

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– Wrist discomfort

– Feel very lethargic with pain I both wrists and a bit in right elbow. General feeling of not being well.

– Wrist joint discomfort

– Very tired and no energy.

– Very mild tiredness.

– Very mild wrist pain.

– Bad pain swelling in thumb/palm area of left hand and wrist area. Same is true to lesser degree in right thumb/palm joint area. Feeling very tired and general not feeling well. Feel inflammatory condition. Worried about rheumatoid arthritis reactivat

– Had preop test for Covid approx 5/14, surgery was scheduled for 17th but cnxld due to Positive on PCR test. No symptoms, had surgery last Thurs for knee replacement and doing fine. Absolutely no Covid symptoms. (b)(6) County DEPT of Health contacted

– Tested positive to Mt PCR test prior to knee replacement surgery in May. I had no symptoms but told I was a symptomatic by medical person cancelling sched surgery. Had to quarantine for 10 days and doctors office rescheduled surgery for 6/3. Just told to quarantine for 10 days. Told by Health DEPT I probably had a large molecule breakthrough.

– 1 1/2 hrs after shot on 10/4/21 experienced itching. Lasted about 2 hrs. Took 1 Benadryl and 1 hr later gone.

– Heart palpitations. Seeing cardiologist for treatment. 3 other friends are experiencing same and they also had CIVID vaccinations. Visit doctor's office

– I've come down with heart palpitations, cardiologist has me on Metatoprol and I've also come down with Psoriasis, which is being treated for by dermatologist. I have spells of tiredness which I never had prior to vaccinations. Just don't feel like. Doctors' offices

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Dyspnea exertional and Mobility decreased

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– Injection arm is throbbing. Hurts to raise arm or reach to pick up anything. Very painful.

– Scheduled primary physician visit

– Loss of mobility to injection arm Rx prescription

– On medication due to vaccination.

– On anti inflammatory prescription

– Headaches

– Left shoulder continues to hurt with limited mobility. Unable to work like I did before shot.

– Limited mobility in left shoulder.

– Shortness of breath walking or climbing stairs. In office visit.

– After first booster I've been sick since January 2022.

Pharyngeal swelling, Blood glucose increased and Rash erythematous

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– Yesterday my blood sugar was high, today better

– No appetite

– Sore throat on side of body I got th shot. Throat feels a bit swollen on that side. Lymph nodes on neck sore under jaw on same side. Not sure if its related.

– Rash on arm and lymph nodes swollen and painful on injection side of body which started last night.

– Joints felt achey, headache, upset stomach, runny nose, extremely tired. Last four days. Today felt a bit better but head still hurts. Dont know if still because of shot? Seemed worse than week after shot.

– Most of rash disappeared except for in my neck/ shoulder area on side where I got my vaccination. It seems a bit redder and itchier.

– I got covid

Nausea, Pain in extremity and Pyrexia

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– I dont have these symptoms today but upon receiving my first injection I suffered mild symptoms. Upon receiving my second dose I suffered from body aches, fever, and nausea.

– Experienced all of these the day after my second dose

– Legs hurt daily. Similar to what my body aches felt but they are simply restricted to my legs now.

– My legs hurt the same as they did when I received both vaccines. Its an aching pain that I experience either during the day or in the evening

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