OpenVSafe by OpenVAERS
Search V-safe

Their Stories

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.

Shuffle

Hyperesthesia, Skin warm and Edema peripheral

6L3-32752-84038

– Stuffy nose, skin hurts to touch on arm and legs. Very light sensitive

– The best way to describe it would be a whole head headache, that throbs and is dull.

– Still experiencing migraines in the mornings. Like today. I never woke up with a migraine prior to my vaccinations

– Armpit on left arm (injection site) is slightly swollen and still sore. Initially it was swollen, hot to touch and very very sore.

– Low grave headache

Hypomania, Mania and Chronic fatigue syndrome

6L3-59901-86799

– I have had fibromyalgia, and CFS since age 19. Im now 38. I was then diagnosed with Lupus by dr (b)(6) a few years ago and he prescribed Plaquenal 200mg and i was taking it daily for approximately 1 year. The doctors on my treatment team took me ofd the hydroxychloroquin 200mg approximately one year ago. I was hospitalized at (b)(6) Hospital in December due to a mild hypermanic episode. My mood affect is currently baseline.

– Previously stated.

– Fibromyalgia/CFS, Pelvic (Lupus in remission) I take

– Lupus, Fibromyalgia/CFS, ADHD Hyperactive type Axis 2

– Lupus, Fibromyalgia, CFS, IBS-C, Pelvic Dysfunction, ADHD, Schizoaffective, Bipolar 1 mania, SAD:GAD

– Lupus, Fibromyalgia, CFS, IBS-C, Rheumatic Illness With Inflammation

– Lupus, fibromyalgia, CFS, IBS-C, Pelvic Dysnergyia, Connective Tissue Disease, ADHD, Bipolar Mania Psychotic Features, Asthma

– Dxed Lupus, fibromyalgia, CFS, Bipolar Mania , SAD,GAD,

– I have a diagnosis of lupus, fibromyalgia, CFS, IBS type C, pelvic floor dysfunction, and bipolar mania, SAD, GAD, PTSD, ADHD Mt appointment is at 3:45pm with (b)(6) nurse Practitioner at (b)(6) in Wyandotte MI part of Henry Ford

– Aggravation of fibromyalgia symptoms, noticeable flareup of IBS type C symptoms, more generalized fatigue, and overall radiating muscle pain and tension throughout body. As time goes on its gradually getting better but slowly. Got pain injection

– An episode of severe mania and had to be hospitalized for approximately 2 weeks. I am currently taking thorazine, cogentin, klonopin, and some vitamins.

Oral candidiasis, Atrial fibrillation and Chest pain

6L4-19107-72845

– Sharp Chest Pains

– Dizzy...at times

– Pain in arm...

– PAIN in upper arm where vaccination was given.

– Arm hurts around injection site...

– Low blood counts Dr thinks due to a VaccineAtrial Fibrillation After wearing Heart Monitor soon after Vaccine a recent echocardio I believe did not show a/fib - maybe back to normal... have f/u Dr appt & blood work

– Constant fatigue & feelings of breathlessness ...

– Oral Thrush Frequent Fatigue Dr appt

Exercise tolerance decreased, Ventricular extrasystoles and Loss of consciousness

6L4-28845-04194

– 10 days after injection I had a Slight redness in a 2 area around the injection site. That spot was slightly itchy for a few days and then it cleared up. Nothing major with it. Just telling you what I observed.

– Since 1st shot:Shortness of breath, fatigued, cannot walk 2 miles without stopping five or six times to catch my breath. Had echo, carotid, EKG in January. No issues with those tests. Seems like my heart pounds a lot. I have no other health issues .

– Clear carotid and echocardiogram in January 2021. Moderno vaccine in February and March. Afterward having shortness of breath and had to stop while walking. In June passed out on the golf course. EKG shows isolated PVC. Have had consult with cardiort

Dental implantation, Dental operation and Sleep apnea syndrome

6L4-31497-03943

– Slight diarrhea this morning that has resolved this afternoon

– Spring Allergy symptoms

– Sore throat

– I have mild sleep apnea and need a CPAP machine.

– Fatigue and nasal congestion probably related to allergies

– Small rash on and and injection site on both arms( flu and COVID) vacvination sites.

– Itchy rash on site of 3rd booster and rash on my torso, stomach and shoulders. Notified my doc Have not seen doc yet

Asthenia, Pain in extremity and Fatigue

6L5-84125-05393

– A dull headache that goes from different parts of my head, it's not painful enough that I would need an aspirin or anything.

– A slight dull pain on the left side of my head. The pain doesn't Require any Excedrin or any.

– Just a slight dullness on the left side of my head

– Still having a mild, dull feeling on the left side of my head

– No! The dulled headaches I was experiencing on the left side of my head have subsided.

– No

– Tired, weak, light headache

– My arm is a bit sore, not enough to put an ice pack on the area.

– Having a dull pain on the left side of my head , that lasts for a second,other than that I'm doing good.

Laryngitis, Bone pain and Hot flush

6L6-17039-11007

– diarrhea dull headaches nausea joint pain fatigue

– Arthritis bones in right ankle and shin aching. Across lower and mid back aching

– Extreme hot flashes for the last 3 days. Feels like Im standing outside in 115 degree sun. At least 5x a day

– Extreme hot flashes probably 10 or more

– The sweats are so bad! They happen 5-10x a day out of the blue! Feels like Im in an oven. Lower back pain

– Extreme hot flashes still happening.

– Sore throat,laryngitis, swollen lymph glands ear ache. No fever

– The hot flashes are almost unbearable. Persistent cough and congestion. Fatigue still happening

– Achy joints, dry cough now for 4 wks, fatigue, I have concerns about blood clots because I have a blood clot disorder, MTHRFKR(acronym).

– Continual sinus congestion, fatigue, some nausea, headache, horrible hot flashes sometimes 10 per day, aches in bones.

Rash papular, Impaired work ability and Rash erythematous

6L6-17348-92845

– Eight days after vaccine 1, the injection site on my left arm developed a raised red rash that was warm to the touch and 1-2 inches in diameter. It lasted for 2-3 days, was slightly itchy, and painful when pressure applied. A light bruise remains.

– I contacted a cold of some kind and missed work for a few days. My COVID-19 PCR test taken during this time came back negative.

– Some mild nasal congestion, probably unrelated

Blood urine present, Neck mass and Nephrolithiasis

6L6-42285-06667

– Congested with runny nose.

– Runny nose

– Sore throat

– Keep getting a runny nose. Not sure why.

– Blood in urine. Doctor says its bacteria similar to UTI.

– Kidney stones Runny nose

– I have a painful lump by my collarbone on the side where my shot was administered.

– I have a large lump just above my collarbone that is very sore and bigger than yesterday. Same side as shot was administered. And swollen lymph nodes.

– Sore lump between neck and collarbone.

– Lump by collarbone...swollen lymphatic system

– Very light headed

– Daily runny nose.

Phantom limb syndrome, Sensation of foreign body and Wheezing

6L7-12657-60374

– Ive been a little bit more tired than usual.

– Coughing at night about 2 months. Feels like a glob in my throat. Never had that before.

– When I woke up, I felt instantly and severely nauseous and vomited up liquid twice. After that, I was fine and I didn't even feel any after effects from vomiting. I've also had to use albuterol spray because I've been slightly wheezing; no asthma!

– Fatigue; no sense of smell; head stuffed; coughing up phlegm.

Impaired work ability, Tenderness and Paranasal sinus discomfort

6L7-27253-32853

– Congestion- right sinus

– Congestion/sneezing likely associated with allergies

– Yesterday, I did not feel well enough to submit a check-in. Sunday, 3/14, I experienced headache, fatigue, muscle ache that was moderate.I was able to work in the morning, but unable to work in the afternoon./evening

– My arm is sore around the area where I had the 2nd vaccine. There is an area about 3 x 3that is tender to the touch.

– Symptoms related to COVID: runny nose Sinus irritation Exhaustion Headache

Saliva altered, Aortic aneurysm and Cholelithiasis

6L7-90262-81056

– I'm depressed

– Usual tiredness

– depressed

– Abdominal aortic aneurysm,Gallbladder stone, Monitoring two spots in my right lung,Waiting for renolasix scan as my right kidney is slightly good swollen Office visit with pulmonologist and urologist, PET and CT scans

– It's been only 4 hours since my third Moderna vaccine

– Sweet taste saliva

– Very weak but not as bad as yesterday when i went to bed at 7:15 pm and slept on and off. I took 2 Tylenol at midnight

– Feeling better

– Just tired. The 24 hours after the vaccination was really awful, every cell in my body ached a lot more than previous shots. Would changing from Moderna to other make me feel less sick?

– I feel weak and achy, i do not have good appetite and my cooking is not very good

Pulmonary mass, Pharyngeal swelling and Musculoskeletal chest pain

6L9-22993-40877

– Left side of my throat is slightly swollen

– Short of breath

– Short of breath, pain on my left side rib area

– Base of Neck & Axillae: Right subpectoral and axillary moderate lymphadenopathy with lymph nodes measuring up to 2.0 cm in greatest short axis dimension. No left-sided lymphadenopathy. Mediastinum & Hila: Enlarged prevascular space lymph node in the anterior mediastinum measuring up to 2.1 cm greatest short axis dimension.

– Neck pain, shortness of breath

– mediastinal lymph nodes on my lungs

– Chronic fatigue. And I have spots on my lungs

Epistaxis, Tremor and Hot flush

6L9-35307-40900

– A few hours after I got the vaccine I got a bloody nose. I rarely ever get bloody noses. Although it wasn't serious, the timing did seem suspicious

– I've had frequent headaches for a long time before I got the vaccine so I don't think it's related

– Bad phlegmy cough

– More frequent headaches

– mild cough & nasal congestion

– Still coughing

– Coughing more, with phlegm

– Headache, upset stomach, sweating, hot flashes, muscle aches. Although I believe these are probably due to a new medication that I have started.

– I have a tremor that is getting worse. But it started before I ever got the covid vaccine. So I don't think it is related.

Sleep apnea syndrome, Arthropathy and Cardiac disorder

6L9-53674-51956

– Joint pain and stiffness that locked my joint up

– Congestion for a few days followed by productive cough mucus

– Left knee degrading since it locked up after my first shot.

– Shortness of breath and elevated heart rate dizziness feeling feint and tired

– I was constantly sick for about 5 months. I had heart and lung trouble until about two months ago. I still get exhausted way more than before. I've also been diagnosed with sleep apnea since.

Skin sensitization, Hyperesthesia and Skin disorder

6LA-32998-51343

– Light skin buzzing or like the sensation of ants crawling on my skin I have after a fire ant bite (including the bottoms of my feet and inside of my hands.

– Slight buzzing of skin, fainter than yesterday but still notably present.

– Slight buzzing sensation on skin started again towards late afternoon and is still occuring. Congestion, slight sore throat, subtle ear ringing, slight ear ache (all of these I had experienced yesterday as well but didn't think to list them - they are less pronounced today).

– Sore throat,

– Conestion

– Congestion.

– Sore throat, mild. Possibly allergy.

– The fatigue has increased greatly, mild headaches have returned, and the buzzing skin sensation includes my scalp at times.

– Occasional itchiness on body.

– Shortness of breath, buzzing skin, headache, achy joints and muscles, unsettled stomach, trouble moving (fatigue), trouble coming up with words for sentences, light-headedness, eyes hurting, congestion, earache, sore throat, a few more, since 8-2-21.

– Identical symptoms to time of positive COVID test on January occured in March. Skin stings and burns more frequently than it did at last check-in, even though the believed COVID reinfection occured over 2 months ago. Some other symptoms linger, too.

Sleep deficit, Ear pruritus and Dry eye

6LB-20140-42943

– Sore throat, ear itching and a bit of pain, eyes dry/burning I think this is all related to seasonal allergies though.

– I think the tiredness is due to lack of sleep, not Covid shot.

– I was diagnosed with bronchitis and a sinus infection infection today after having sore throat, congestion, runny nose, headache, fatigue Went to my family doctor when I was diagnosed with bronchitis and sinus infection. I tested negative for Covid, although I was exposed to it on Thursday.

Synovial rupture, Cyst drainage and Skin discoloration

6LB-30007-82015

– Runny nose, bloody nose (twice today)

– Sinus congestion, very sore eyes

– Very runny nose

– Joints are hurting that have never hurt me before. Back pain is severe.

– Bloody nose last night again...Strange rash upper back near arm that had vaccine

– Worse joint pain...rash on shoulder into back...severe muscle pain in back, keeping me up at night.

– Ive had fever several evenings (100 +)..my temp is usually 97 range. Muscle pain (especially back) has not improved, and I do yoga everyday

– I have a connective tissue disease so have pain daily, but it has worsened over these weeks since vaccines

– My arm (vaccinated arm) is more swollen and red going down the entire upper arm today. Ive started to apply moist heat to see if that helps alleviate some of this

– My vaccine arm is still very swollen and red, and it has spread, the last several days, down the arm

– Vaccinated arm still swollen (looks fluid filled) upper half and now black and blue...all usual joint pain is more severe since vaccinations

– Joint and muscle pain worse. Fatigue is even more pronounced. Experiencing cramping (enough time awaken me at night) in lower extremities...legs and feet, and I rarely cramp prior to vaccines.

– I have developed shingles on my upper back up to shoulders. My joint pain has gotten worse overall (I have underlying connective tissue disease) each week..headaches that I dont normally have.

– Developed shingles on mud back up into neckWorsening joint and muscle pain all day Actual in office visits

– Baker's cyst suddenly formed behind left patella.ruptured and caused severe edema prompting physician to order emergency ultrasound to make sure blood clots had not formed in lower leg. Abnormal EKG at another check up with primary, requiring foll Cardiology appointment and ultrasound imaging appointment

– Ruptured baker's cyst left knee with profuse swelling of entire lower leg and foot (I'm 93 pounds, so it was very painful). Cyst is still there and filling up with fluid again. Had injected by orthopedic surgeonmay need to be surgically remov. Oth Imaging, surgeon visit at office and more

Eructation, Injection site induration and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

6LB-33067-91919

– The night of the day I got the vaccine I was awakened with an acid reflux attack. I took meds and went to sleep sitting up . The next day Wednesday my system was upset. I had heartburn,belching,gas and at night bad diarrhea . Finally today I feel fine.

– I woke up this morning of night sweats but I checked for fever non and ok all day but my stomach is queasy . At injection site arm is sore a little puffy and hard just slightly a color

– Lot of gas (unusual for me) stomach is sour

– Sore throat

Splinter, Sunburn and Hematochezia

6LC-20907-37954

– Lower back pain and stiffness.

– Fever late afternoon and evening on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

– Mild lower back pain but an improvement from yesterday.

– Dryness in throat recently. But may be related to food or a tuck bite. I removed the tick before it pierced the skin though on 6/11/21. Spoke to a nurse 6/12/21. But there are no other tick disease symptoms. Just mild throat dryness.

– A mild sunburn on my left ankle.

– Headaches

– Pain where I had a hernia repair in 2004

– My headache on 1/12/22 which I reported as mild, increased to a moderate headache in the late evening that day. Also last night I had a very mild headache, although I had reported "none" yesterday.

– Dry, itchy skin several days

– Itchiness, perhaps just dry skin of my legs? An unusual pimple.

– A splinter

– Easily blustered hand.

– Runny nose, coughing phlegm about 3 or 4 days. Then just a persistent urge to cough - 3 weeks - which was diagnosed as post nasal drip and went away after 2 days of OTC meds. I had 2 negative at home COVID tests and negative rapid and PCR tests then.

Hemorrhage, Acne and Dysmenorrhea

6LC-21529-86836

– Very heavily bleeding and overall fatigue during my first menstrual period after vaccination

– Easily bleed and not clotting normally

– Period was abnormally heavy and exhausting but arrived on schedule and lasted a normal # of days

– Much heavier and faster period, more painful and generally fatigue

– Bad acne, weird periods with heavier flow

– Picked up COVID 9 days after vaccination symptoms started 2 days after exposure

– I got COVID a week or so after vaccination

Umbilical hernia, Acute myocardial infarction and Pancreatitis acute

6LD-11883-49236

– shortness of breath, pain and pressure in chest combined with throbbing head ache. Ache in both elbows/behind both knees + cramps in back of both thighs. WAS reported in previous last 2 weekly check-ins

– still have pain in knees, occasional shortness of breath with chest pain. NO left arm symptom or other heart attack markers.

– heart attack (WidowMaker)on 8/11/2021pain behind knees completely gone afterwards.Was reported by hospital & treating doctors to proper agencies that are monitoring Covid-19 vaccinations Cardiologist visit

– 99% occlusion of an artery feeding my heart. Doctors called it a Widowmaker heart attack. Had it on 8/11/21. Doctors attribute it to having had covid-19 Jan 2020 AND getting vaccinated 5/25/21. Had emergent surgery to clear blockage & place a stent

– Acute pancreatitis with vomiting severe enough to cause a herniated umbilical requiring surgery.

Coronary artery stenosis, Arteriospasm coronary and Accident

6LD-22513-33930

– Slightly vertiginous

– Spacey

– Slightly "spacey" as before.

– Dizzy (known h/o veztibulitis)

– Stiff neck.

– I think this is the flu vaccine related symptoms.

– Exacerbated sciatic pain.

– I have a baseline neuropathy. It has been worse recently. Informal telephone call.

– Diagnosed with ruptured tendon in my shoulder and torn rotator cuff. I believe this was related to an accident in September. Surgery in about 2 weeks.

– Covid 7/3-7/18. Moderate to severe. Pulmicort x 10 days.

Myocardial injury, Injection site irritation and Cardiac murmur

6LD-89912-54025

– On 8th by 3pm tired, nausea, headache. 9th i had diarrhea, muscle pain level 7 ( i am currently being treated for neck/back muscular pain)but vaccine sent it to the roof & 1st time muscle pain was worse & had shortness of breath symptoms for several hours evening after slept all weekend. Worse on 1st shot.) headache.

– Injection site muscle is super sore. I have been going to PT and the muscle at injection site is irritated. Weird.

– COVID symptoms- GI tract issues, bad frequent urination, itchy eyes & nasal paasage, tiredness from not sleeping well, headaches,stuffy nose, sore throat, dry cough, heavy chest, etc

– GI issues since I had covid

– I have chronic back pain which worsened some since shot. But may not be related

– Chronic pain has been worse for about a month. Bronchitis for 10 days just started meds yesterday.

– Cardiologist for murmur and have mild heart damage not sure of name. Other cardiac test scheduled too. Cough chest congestion with antibodies for 9 days so far, taking forever to get over. Neck surgery coming up (b)(6) for cardiology testing

Noninfective encephalitis, Carditis and Skin exfoliation

6LE-10882-98905

– I woke up with welts or hives I called my Dr to see what she thought i shoukd take medicine wise

– Within 3 days of my second vaccine i acquired a rash ,hives i have been itching my scalp off ever since .My Dr prescibed me medicarion today to help with my new skin condition

– My blood pressure is still very high .Normally very low

– Tired ,dry cough ,headache ,ran a fever

– Inflammation of the brain inflammation of the heart shingles i get welts and my hands have been peeling since i had Covid again in January Drs visit a heart monitor and medication

– I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Skin wound, Lichen sclerosus and Skin fissures

6LE-16672-65075

– Pain in wrist area that feels like a lymph node aching near both left and right wrists.

– Yes. The lymph nodes in my left and right arms are sore. Do are the lymph nodes in both my undearms and the outer sides of my breasts... but not as sore as the lymph nodes on both arms above the elbow area. This includes the right arm NOT just the left arm near vaccine site. Right side too!

– If I press on my lymph nodes under arms and on the upper arm theyre still sore byt not throbbing like they did for previous 2 days.

– I still have sensitive lymph nodes especially if I press on them.

– Today the lymph nodes in both my armpits and both left and right arms are only mildly sore when I press them. That reaction seems better today.

– My lymph nodes under armpits and on both arms are still sensitive when I press on them.

– I think it's Lichen Sclerosus. B4 vaccine i just had chafing & I put neosporin on it. Since vaccine I got several white patches of broken skin with fissures. Treating with calendula creme & made doctor appt 4/30. Meantime cannot ride my bicycle. I'm going to the gynecologist doctor april 30. Lichen Sclerosus is an auto immune disease Ive never had before. Before vaccine I just had a little chafing. But in the past week it has turned into something worse and I need medical treatment now. I don't know if this is a result of my immune system being weakened from the pfizervaccine?

– My symptoms actually began last night around 10:30 pm pacific, after I submitted my report to you for yesterday. Today I haf sharp pains in my wrists and arms where my lymph nodes are.

– Today I awoke at 6am soaking wet and had to change my night clothes. My pillow had a big wet area beneath my head, and my scalp was also wet. So I had night sweats.

– Today is only my Day 4, since my vax was done Tuesday at 4:35 PM. I am better today than yesterday, since I did not wake up today in a cold sweat, as I did yesterday morning. I still have a persistent dull headache, and chills that are kind of tingly all over my skin feels kind of itchy. I'm taking benedryl once a day. I have not taken any aspirin since Tuesday night because I read it can blunt the immune reaction. Thank you.

– Yes I have a rash. I also got one 2 wks after my 1st vax but I didnt think it was associated I realize now it might have been. Going to see doctor tomorrow for rash.

– I have been diagnosed with a skin condition called Lichen Sclerosus. Doctor visit in person at Kaiser Permanente.

– I have pain running along the nerves going up my right hand and right aarm and also in my left foot. lt it feels like pinched nerves or tendonitis or maybe fibromyalgia. If it continues I will see my doctor.

– I had a recurrence of Shingles I only get when stressed. (b)(6) stated she got other reports of it, post vax. She renewed Rx for Acyclovir. Lichen Sclerosis an autoimmune disorder I reported b4 is being controlled w/ corticosteroid creme.

– I have developed 3 cracked molars from grinding my teeth, presumably ... And I had to have a crown 1 weeks ago and 2 more today. I dont know how a covid vaccination could be related but Im reporting it since its 3 all at once, likely due to stress. Dr. Dennis Wong at Dental Excellence, Greenhaven in Sacramento, CA.

Injection site swelling, Sneezing and Back pain

6LE-19297-36364

– Back ache since last night for no reason.

– My back has been aching since Friday. Highly unusual for me.

– Swelling at injection site yesterday and today. Pain at injection site is gone today. My lower back has been in pain for the last two days.

– My back aches. Otherwise Im good.

– My back aches less today.

– I was sick and suffering in agony on Friday, and rested Saturday and this past Sunday. It was my stomach. Also my nose was continuously running and I was sneezing. I couldnt leave the house.

Coronary artery bypass, Specialist consultation and Myocardial infarction

6LE-22698-74015

– Itching in torso and limbs. Queasiness or mild nausea. Fatigue. These symptoms began to come on in late December 2020 and have heightened in the past week. Onset predates my covid-19 vaccination. Visited my primary care Dr for check-up.

– Runny nose, some coughing. No fever; no muscle ache; no headache. Negative Covid-19 home test 2/27. A cold, I believe. Impacted for about 9 days. Pretty much gone by 3/7.

Vascular pain, Ventricular extrasystoles and Fibromyalgia

6LE-25160-44285

– It also hurt being injected

– Mild headache, better than yesterday.

– I have fibromyalgia so I get that anyway

– Light headed

– Very nervous and anxious, probably my Fibro.

– Went to ER on 1/25/2021 and diagnosed with PVC and high BP and have to see a cardiologist and put on a BP MedFor now

– I have high BP and PVCs from ER visit two weeks ago

– Very mild only about an hour or two. Could be draft in house too.

– Very little pain

– High BP and PVCs

– High blood pressure, palpitations, leg pain vascular

– I had severe arm pain that made my muscles shake.

– Runny nose and sneezing. Probably weather change .

Impatience, Depressed mood and Irritability

6LF-28491-26840

– I missed that there was a text field for data collection and want to report, late, that since 48 hours after the second dose my mood has been adversely affected, Ive been irritable, touchy, resentful and generally short of patience which is ordinarily my greatest asset. This mood affect has persisted and not lessened even now. I wonder if any others have experienced because you have no choice for logging it? Have other reported this? Please let me know. Thank you.

– General low energy and poor mood

– I had a UTI

Show more