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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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Furuncle, Oral herpes and Oropharyngeal pain

6LQ-24491-37377

– I have a skin boil (1/4 inch) where the band aid was, not at the injection site. It doesnt hurt. It has stayed the same size through the day.

– Boil at the band aid site has reduced (compared to yesterday). Still doesnt hurt.

– Boil is healing normally. No concerns about it

– Boil on my arm is healing. I also have a cold sore on my lip which first developed the day after my vaccine. At the time I didnt think they were related but now think they are related

– Boil on my arm is still healing. Cold sore is healing too

– Boil on my arm continues to heal. Cold sore is also healing slowly

– Boil on my arm is still healing. Cold sore is also healing

– Sore throat, cough

Pulse pressure increased, Suture insertion and Animal bite

6LR-21605-46048

– slight sensitivity to light & shadows

– not much... just want to report that after a day of feeling no discomfort at the injection site, last night in bed the spot was noticeably sore to the point that sleeping on it was uncomfortable.

– pulse stays high... 100 bpm +/-. slight trembling. somewhat fog-brained. bp higher than normal 140+/90+ (125/80 usually)

– bp is back to normal. pulse is below 100 bpm.

– a dog bite today... I'm stitched up & fine

Autonomic nervous system imbalance, Pharyngeal paresthesia and Skin exfoliation

6LR-29416-43829

– Rapid heart beat, throat swelling, fainting

– Shortness of breath, chest tightness

– Dizziness short of breath

– Dizziness, ear pain, ringing in ears

– Dizzy

– Back pain, pressure in head, dizziness, brain fog

– Heart palpitations, tingling in face and throat

– Rapid heartbeat, autonomic dysfunction

– Tachycardia, autonomic dysfunction,

– Bilateral leg weakness and nerve pain. Bilateral arm weakness and nerve pain. Blurry vision in left eye. Skin peeling repeatedly on hands. Muscle tremors in arms and legs.

Pain in jaw, Abdominal pain and Influenza

6LR-80271-94382

– Arm that was injected has been numb down to fingers, off and on

– I believe the abdominal pain is related to my gastro esophageal disease and not the vaccine

– There's an area behind my jaw, in front of my ear lobe, that hurts. I don't know if this is something dental related or not.

– Fatigue

– I have either the flu or a bad cold which is currently spreading in the location I live in. I did receive a PCR test as well as two antigen tests and all were negative. I did receive a flu vaccine and I believe that's why my symptoms aren't severe.

Ventricular extrasystoles, Arrhythmia and Heart rate irregular

6LS-26386-20474

– None

– Shortness of breath, irregular heart beat, chest discomfort, headache. Only one day.been fine since.

– I am currently wearing a heart monitor. I had an EKG about 10 days ago and it showed that my ventricles are pumping before they need to. I have a follow up appointment in about 2 weeks to discuss the data from the monitor. Went to my primary care physician

– Heart arithmea, pvc, and visited a cardiologist for these symptoms. Cardiologist appointment

– Felt clammy on and off.

Swelling face, Asthenia and Arthralgia

6LT-12642-05488

– Face swelling

– Swelling to face

– Reduced face swelling

– Face pressure

– Ive been feeling weak in my upper body and especially having from my shoulder joints down to my elbows on both arms being a little painful and definitely weak.I dont believe that Ive done anything to exacerbate these issues, so thats why

– Aching joints, especially shoulders and shooting pain to right upper arm all without any explanation or injury.

Muscle swelling, Thirst and Edema peripheral

6LT-13063-72165

– Pain/swelling is less deltoid and more armpit- biceps, triceps, pecs, and serratus anterior. Cold compresses and ibuprofen seem to be helping.

– Some lymph node swelling on opposite side of arm that got the shot

– Non-Covid cold dec/Jan

– Started period yesterday so there's probably some crossover

– Have had increased thirst ever since the day after the shot

– Mild sore throat

– Tested positive for Covid

– Itchy throat

Gastrointestinal ulcer, Periorbital pain and Noninfective gingivitis

6LT-25417-59032

– Had transient ringing after 5 hours left ear 9/10, lasted for 45 seconds, and dry eyes and blurred vision lasted for 7 hours. Nothing this morning.

– Heavyness of head

– Blurred vision all day.

– Neck pain/ global and temporal region

– Severe neck and back pain followed by headache and general malaise. No fever . But chills. No COVID-19 tested.

– Hallucinations from high temperatures

– Ear aches, neck pain, Ribs pain when taking a deep breath

– Mental fog, ear aches, some balance issues.

– Costochondritis, difficult in taking deep breath. Left ear ache

– Loss of appetite, glossitis

– Ears and neck, back aches. Itching around the umbilical region

– Ear aches

– Loss of appetite, eye pain, stuffy ears, lack of concentration

– Stuffed left ear, brain fog, General malaise, orbital pain, sensitivity to sound and light, unable to focus and retain

– Left ear less hearing, orbital pain , brain fog, generalized malaise, inability to focus

– Stuffed left year, brain fog, mid back spinal column pain, shoulder pain, nares rash, loss of appetite

– Anger-response to light and sound, brain fog, malaise

– Brain fog, sense of no interest, can't focus. Orbital pain to touch.

– Tired, brain fog, eyes burning, not motivated

– Brain fogging, depression

– Gastric pain, maybe ulcer, and left lower molar gum inflammation started after booster dose slowly from soreness to ulcers. Still have it. Never had ulcers in the past 67 years!

– Upper abdominal pain, ulcers, taking antacids for 14 days plan and get upper endoscopy done. Loss of appetite. Lack of motivation.

– Tummy aches and on Prilosec OTC. Still hurts

– Gastric ulcers, upper abdominal pain, 15 days treatment with Prilosec. Bloating At the hospital consultation with a gastroenterologist

– Periorbital pain, photophobia, brain fog, irritability

– Loss of appetite, peri orbital pain, photophobia

– Brain fog, no appetite, irritability, low concentration

– Brain fog, less concentration. Ear and jaw pain, neck pain, shoulders

– Peri orbital pain, inability to concentrate, brain fog

– Brain fog, joint pain, and periorbital pain, some photophobia

– Loss of appetite

– Fogginess, apathy, memory changes

– Foggy, apathy, confusion, eye orbital pain

– Brain fog, depression, tired eyes, no appetite

– Peri orbital pain, foggy head, lack of motivation,photophobia

– Eye pain, photophobia, brain fog, apathy, confusion, loss of appetite

– Brain fog, neck pain, apathy, lack of motivation

Exercise tolerance decreased, Dehydration and Alopecia

6LT-63943-11601

– Poor endurance, easily dehydrated

– Significant increase in hair shedding/falling out. Major thinning of hair. Hair dresser asked about it. Know several other people with same problem since pfizer vaccine. I have never had this with another vaccine. I even take a flu shot every year.

– Head hair loss after my booster shot. About 4x or more my normal hair loss in the shower for at least a month. It finally slowed down and is starting to come back in. But with very long hair it will take 5-7 years for those hairs to grow back in.

Facial pain, Hypoesthesia and Arthralgia

6LT-89634-90640

– FACIAL PAIN ON RIGHT CHEEK AREA Waiting for Dr to return call may go to urgent care if dr take much longer to call

– Facial pain

– Facial pain right cheek area Yesterday saw dr at clinic

– Facial pain and numbness Got help at clinic two days ago

– Facial pain and numbness on right cheek Got care previously

– Periodic Facial pain and numbness on right cheek.

– Facial numbness on right cheek

– My face/ cheek has started back hurting.

– Frequent headaches and increased leg pain in calf, thigh and behind knee. And face still hurts from time to time Office visit

Skin warm, Injection site warmth and Musculoskeletal stiffness

6LT-94792-77763

– Injection site feels mildly warm and all over my skin feels hot as if a fever is coming on.

– Stiffness in left shoulder-injection site is in left arm, it feels like a punch in the arm

– Generally feeling off, injection site feels warm to the touch and feels like I got punched but no bruise. Last night I felt dizzy and as if a flu was coming on.

– Injection site pain down to elbow, Breathlessness, dizziness, off in general

Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Injection site warmth and Somnolence

6LU-22839-08667

– Sinus drainage and brain fog just blah

– A 4 by 6 red circle around vaccination site. Fever in center where needle was inserted with pain at the injection site. Doc felt I was having a reaction to the binder in the vaccine. Family doctor

– Wide area redness and welting with fever. Family doctor said it was an allergic reaction to vaccine binder possibly. Steroid pac and cream was administered and is clearing Family doctor

– Sleeping all day. Feel like Im in a fog

– Low energy brain fog, just feel crappy

Dysgeusia, Ageusia and Decreased appetite

6LU-24388-27992

– No appetite; food tastes off (doesnt taste like what it is); pain in lymph nodes under left arm (where I got the shot) that is really bad.

– A little shortness of breath; pain in lymph nodes under left arm (severe)

– Pain and swelling in lymph nodes under left arm; lack of taste; slight cough

– Slight cough; chest feels a little heavy when taking a breath; taste is still off

– Slight cough; a bit heavy in the chest

– Chest feels a little heavy

– Heavy in the chest, slight cough

Hypoacusis, Ear congestion and Head discomfort

6LU-29341-48515

– I had a slight headache, knee ache, and tiredness but that is normal for me. Something good was my right ear came unstopped that had a sinus hearing problem. I can hear better although not perfectly yet. I thought that might help your research since some people get deaf from Covid. I'm a little scatter brained and owly but that might not be from the shot.

– Actually the fever was last night. The headache lasted all night. I don't know if it was my usual sinus headache, or from an arthritis pill I tried yeasterday, or the shot. My ear went back to stopped up.

– About an inch below the hole there was some swelling and redness but it went away the same day. Yesterday and today I have a pain but I hope it's just gas.

– Dizzy but only for a few minutes

– not necessarily from the shot but I don't know so I checked it

– There were a few times when a strange sensation went through my head but I figure it had to do with the sinus dealy I have.

Limb discomfort, Tenderness and Somnolence

6LV-10969-09875

– Yesterday afternoon after my injection at 10:00 AM about 4:00 PM I felt very sleepy. I slept from 4:00PM until 8:30 AM Sunday 2/28/31. That was unusual for me.

– None

– If I have symptoms in the next two weeks I will report them

– My arm continues to be tender. Just a small amount of discomfort. Not enough to require a NASDiD.

– None.

– Since my 2Nd. VX on March 27, 2021 I have not had any side effects. If I should develop any I will report them.

Drug hypersensitivity, Discharge and Constipation

6LV-11972-47724

– Was exposed to covid on 1/19/21. Had first dose of vaccine on 1/15/21. So far covid test began but having one Monday which will be 6 days from exposure.

– Headaches and low back pain.

– Calves hurting.

– Loose stools

– Left leg hurts in shin area....

– Leg pain

– Allergic reaction to an immulogicial drug, gayzyva Onocology infusion

– Severe fatigue.

– Allergies

– Severe allergies I guess

– After being exposed last Friday, I have developed sore throat and headache.

– Lots of joint pain, low energy, constipation and nausea

– Cough, headache, drainage

– Joint pain

Blood glucose increased, Nephrolithiasis and Dysphonia

6LV-13971-70873

– My symptoms were yesterday evening not today. Feel good today.

– Tired

– Sore throat and hoarseness

– Since I have gotten this shot I have had terrible pain in my lower back. It is like joint pain. It is really unexplained pain. I noticed it after my 2nd shot. Same with booster. I am constantly taking Advil.

– Back pain

– Back pain left.

– My lower back was extremely painful. I went to see an orthopedic Dr. He took X-rays. My spine and hip joints have great spacing. Not sure why things settled in my back after the booster. Called it up to muscle pain. Prescribed Mobic. So far so good.

– Fever, cold

– Kidney stone Surgery out patient

– Cough, cold, fever Dr. Office

Lethargy, Gastrointestinal disorder and Dyspnea

6LV-18211-91546

– Lethargic, dizzy, low energy, had diarrhea last night but dont know if its related

– I feel like my throat is becoming sore. Still lethargic

– Lethargy to the max. I feel like Ive also noticed more coughing lately.

– Lethargy

– Sore throat. Lethargy

– Lethargy. Shortness of breath

– Lethargy fatigue

– I have gi issues, but I also had covid and I dont know if its from that, but upon my vaccination it seemed like the diarrhea did become even more so consistent than before.

Hand fracture, Impaired driving ability and Gait inability

6LV-22292-60509

– Increased allergy symptoms runny nose sneezing, increased joint aches, extreme fatigue/weakness, temp max 99.0&

– Severe fatigue increased seasonal allergy runny nose/congestion

– Dropping things increased neck back and extremity pain Routine office visit

– Neurological problems due to neck/back, broke fingerRheumatologist ordered me to have 3rd coronavirus vaccination due to RA treatment with the Jak inhibitor Xeljantz

– Sore tongue

– Back pain thigh pain unable to walk worsening fibromyalgia upper extremities

– Severe muscle spasms affecting walking and driving. Respiratory ax: coughing fever body pain skin pain Tested negative for coronavirus

Body temperature decreased, Injection site nodule and Viral infection

6LV-24507-66231

– None

– The swelling at the injection site is not visible. It is under the skin, about the size of a quarter, and feels like a knot. I failed to report it previously. Its getting smaller all the time. Thank you CDC! :-)

– Sore throat - nasal congestion- post nasal drip. My temperature is 98.3. My normal range is 97.7 - 98.3.

– Sore throat, post-nasal drip & lots of congestion. Called my md. Taking Tylenol-x & Mucinex dm. Temp = 97.6 rpt 97.6. Viral infection (not COVID-19) circulating in this area. Thank you CDC!

– My md is monitoring my other viral infection.

– Tylenol x for symptoms & temp 98.5 & thank You CDC

– Temp 98.1 & thank you CDC

– Temp 98.0 & thank you CDC (-:

– Temp 97.7 & thank you CDC

– Temp 98.1 and thank you CDC (-:

– Throat congestion, severe body aches. COVID-19 swab by Dr (b)(6), my family dr.

Feeling of body temperature change, Neuropathy peripheral and Impaired work ability

6LV-26280-14096

– Last evening where my injection site was felt exceptionally sore compared to any other day, had radiating discomfort that almost reminded me of neuropathy type discomfort above injection site Dow entire arm to fingers to point I could not finish typing my work

– Radiating discomfort above injection site clear to fingers that affect my impedes my typing on computer

– Arm is still hurting and have periodic numbing tingling sensation down arm to fingers

– On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 2/7, 8 and 9Had splitting headache, nausea, hot and cold, dizziness...called off work 2/8 and 2/9

– migraine headaches PCP visit at office

– inflammatory Arthritis PCP referral to Rheumatologist

– neuropathy Neurologist consult in person

Mood swings, Stress and Menstruation delayed

6LV-31584-09986

– I was due for the start of my menstrual period on 4/14, 12 days after my 1st vaccine, and still have not started. Ive had worsening anxiety and severe hormone swings. My OBGYN was unable to confirm connection to the vaccine, but said its possib

– Ive had persistent headaches and have felt generally off. This may be due to recent stress, or the COVID vaccine. I just feel like I havent felt 100% myself since receiving the vaccine.

Eructation, Weight decreased and Skin discoloration

6LV-52421-17691

– Bruise on fourth (ring) finger of opposite hand. Slightly discolored and tender. Never had a bruise on my hand before. Dont remember bumping any part of my hand.

– Quarter-sized bruise (tenderness and slight discoloration) on opposite forearm

– Tightness and pain at mid back and sides (most notable when turning or bending to side or when raising my arms overhead; breaths are also shallower in those positions)Started this morning. I did not experience it before during daily exercises

– Headaches due to injury

– Abdominal discomfort and unusual amount of burping, even when just consuming regular (non-carbonated) liquids, bananas, rice, and pitaGinger, digestive enzymes, gasx, and apple cider vinegar sometimes but not always help with abdominal discomfort

– Abdominal discomfort, unusual amount of burping, sometimes nausea, weight loss if not careful to eat when not hungry or after feeling full

– Nausea

– Bruising

Eyelid disorder, Skin mass and Mouth ulceration

6LW-25112-74886

– Dizzy

– Not sure if related. Have 3 knot like mosquito bites on my head near my right ear

– Fever blister with all 3 vaccines

– Have developed dry eye. Eye doctor

– Dry eyes Eye doctor

– Dry eye Eye doctor

– Head and shoulder is sore

– Mouth sores,stiff neck,

– Fever blisters, ulcers in mouth, sore throat ear ache enlarged lymph nodes

– Ear ache, sore throat, stiff neck

– Sore throat fever blisters mouth ulcers

– Still having painful dry eyes and muscle spasms

– Uti and still having an issue with eyelids.

– Stiff neck, head is sore, ear ache

– Head and face are tender

Injection site swelling, Ear pain and Injection site erythema

6LW-25662-13598

– Covid arm -injection site got swollen, red and burning after 8 days from injection

– Injection site is sore

– Dont know if its related, but Ive had an earache and scratchy throat for several days.

– About two weeks after I got my shot I started having problems with my TMJ. I initially didnt think much of it and didnt related to the vaccine. It has continued to be a problem and Ive seen my dentist a couple time. Dental

Oral neoplasm, Candida infection and Mouth ulceration

6LW-26593-13794

– Unhealing oral ulcer to be biopsied on Tue.

– Arm is a little stiff

– Arm is still a bit stiff

– Fatigue is due to cancer, most likely. My arm remains slightly stiff.

– Still arm issue, was stiffness, now mild weakness

– The weakness in my arm, reported yesterday is associated with throatslitting to remove lymph nodes, a procedure I had on 10/11, and this likely better accounts for symptom.

– Cancer, unrelated to vax

– Thrush secondary to radiation, which was used for oral cancer.

Cold sweat, Arthritis and Chest pain

6LW-31324-81541

– Underlying arthritis in shoulder where injection site is seems to have flared up.

– The day after my vaccination I was extremely fatigued, had cold sweats, no fever, nausea, headache, pain at injection site. Slowly improved each day until today I feel a little tired but mostly normal.

– Lower back pain Spoke to physician's assistant about lower back pain & she instructed me to take Tylenol and use ice pack alternated with heat pack.

– Tested positive for Covid on September 3. Severe cough that cause pain in chest chest. Headache and fatigue. Chest pain went away as symptoms cleared up. Occasional residual dry cough. Wife picked up Paxlovid prescription at Pharmacy.

Ear pruritus, Urticaria and Erythema

6LX-18433-83113

– Welts on my hips, butt and behind knees

– Welts fading some. Am taking benadryl.when i stop, itching comes back.

– Getting better, still use benadryl though if i don't use that, the itching begins again

– Still taking benadryl in the evening, 1 a day

– I have broken out in welts all over my midriff and behind my earz and hip joints. Whats goi g on with my body? I hVe never had anything like tbis.

– Am still broken out withhives,huge, Welts.

– Why am i still breaking out with hi ez? My ears redand itcy, my waist, under my bra, left shoulder where i hsd the jab.Whst can i do, i still take benydrl 3x a day and continue to itch.

– Cortisone shot, topicalcreamsOral 5 dayprednisone Still itching!

– Chronic idiopathic hives have been awakened with this vaccine.I will not take any other jabs.

Energy increased, Therapeutic response unexpected and Rash erythematous

6LX-31385-42465

– Not sure if this is a side effect but I noticed once I got the injection I had a boost of energy like I went grocery shopping I came home seriously reorganized cleaned relabeled my cupboards. Perhaps boost of energy it's a rare side effect

– Very tired

– I've been excessively tired for most of the week since Tuesday morning.

– Rash clusters on both elbows

– Since my last check and I've noticed that the clusters of rash that are bright red have returned mainly to my right arm near the elbow I also have some very light red and color on my left arm near the elbow and I have some on my throat that are also

– I still have the rash

– I still have the rash on both arms by my elbows

Hepatitis, Cholecystitis and Biliary colic

6LX-32656-72559

– Heart flutters

– I am going to the Dr. tomorrow morning. I believe the issue I am having is with my gallbladder. Very uncomfortable with some pain. Dr. office tomorrow morning

– Having some issues with gallbladder area. Waiting on results of ultrasound. Gastro specialist office

– I am having uncomfortable pressure under my right rib cage. Gastroenterologist is not finding anything with ultrasound other than possible liver inflammation. Dr. Office

– I have what my Dr. thinks is inflammation in my stomach. Very uncomfortable and can be very painful. I need to get the 2nd vaccine but I am scared to

– Started several days after 1st vaccine. Got worse after 2nd vaccine. Upper stomach pressure and inflammation. Lower stomach bloating and inflammation. Going to get CT scan tomorrow.

– My upper right stomach is always painful and inflamed.

– Still having pain on right side under rib cage. Liver/gallbladder inflammation. I have seen a pulmonologist and my primary. They cannot determine the issue. It began right after my first vaccine and has gotten worse.

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