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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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Agitation, Vitreous floaters and Gout

6RL-27325-56262

– Agitation and irritability. Could be completely uncorrelated, but I was surprised as it was somewhat unusual for me. I believe it abated after about four hours.

– I had covid in March, and I recovered fully. But a few months ago, I started experiencing peripheral neuropathy (and I am not diabetic) and a return of musculoskeletal pain. I'm fairly certain this is related to “long hauler” post-covid syndrome. Anyway, since you asked! 😭👍🏼

– Funny taste in mouth, muscle soreness, fatigue

– Sudden appearance of floaters in left eye a few weeks ago

– I had a low fever yesterday, the day after I received my 2nd booster. It is no longer present.

– Gout (4th toe on right foot) and peripheral neuropathy in hands and feet.

Mastication disorder, Yawning and Jaw disorder

6RL-33702-86112

– Irritability and easily crying

– My jaw is very tight and there is some pain/achy-ness when I try to open it to put food in (Im not trying to open it widejust functional!), and restriction. Chewing causes jaw fatigue quickly.

– Jaw symptoms are still somewhat severe. The pain is fairly mild at rest, but cant open my mouth wide enough to eat normally and yawning is painful! Chewing is exhausting because of the tightness and restriction in my jaw.

– Still have a really tight jaw with soreness. Quick to fatigue when eating.

– Jaw still really tight & achy with restriction. Yawning still hurts, opening my mouth wide enough to eat is difficult, chewing is exhausting.

– Splitting headache, sinus congestion, itchy eyes, nose, & ears, sore throat, rash on face, scalp, and chest; inflamed airways, asthma symptoms worsening

– Eczema, itchiness, rash, eye irritation, and ongoing stuffiness

– Diarrhea, joint pain, eczema

– Currently severe asthma flare + cough, sneezing & stuffy head (no fever or body aches) Saw my Allergy & Asthma Doctor's PA in person for a nasal swab to test for most common viruses and bacterial respiratory infections

Sciatica, Sleep disorder and Muscle spasms

6RL-33818-81862

– Ive been having severe sciatic pain since I got my first Pfizer vaccine. I had a disc herniation a few years ago that resulted in sciatic pain, but was able to manage my pain since then. I havent had sciatic pain in probably over a year to two years. I first had muscle spasms after the injection and then developed joint pain, then the sciatic pain.

– Still have sciatic pain reported yesterday. Ive been nursing the pain with PT and hot/cold compress which has eased the pain but its still there. I wake up most miu its due to pain.

– Sciatic pain is still present. This is day 6 after my injection. I keep nursing the pain and inflammation with hot/cold compress which is helping.

Autoimmune thyroiditis, Burning sensation and Muscle spasms

6RM-14419-32950

– I did feel a little feverish this morning. I took my temperature it was normal it was 98.6

– Runny nose, sneezing

– I felt feverish a few times and have had an upset stomach.

– I was experiencing burning and itching on my chin and neck area the evening after I received my second vaccine.

– Rash on my arms

– I've been experiencing more fatigue, my arm still have a little bit of rash and I've been experiencing heel pain.

– I've recently been diagnosed with Hashimotos disease

– Pain in feet and legs, cramping in feet and legs. Rash on arms.

Lip disorder, Tongue disorder and Paresthesia oral

6RM-16050-15450

– Mild cold symptoms now. I am 1 week past returning from a 1 week show with several hundred people, some of them not vaccinated and not wearing masks.

– Coughing and nasal congestion

– Yesterday and today I have tingling lips and a weird taste in my mouth but no swelling of my lips.

– I am still having some tingling of my lips and a weird taste on my tongue.

– The tingling lips and funny taste are almost gone.

– Tongue and lips are feeling a little better.

– Tingling lips has stopped but the funny taste on the front edge of my tongue is still there.

Neurosurgery, Urinary incontinence and Temporomandibular joint syndrome

6RM-16371-52397

– Dizziness no appetite or sense of smell

– Dizziness

– Dizziness loss of appetite

– Low grade temperature 99.8F and dizziness still very tired with headaches.

– Continued low grade temperature of 99.6F. Fatigue headache and dizziness.

– Have lost all sense of smell.

– Total loss of smell

– Dizziness and confusion

– Confusion and dizziness.

– Hot flashes with diaphoresis

– Confusion forgetfulness sore throat urinary incontinence.

– Dizziness lightheaded loss of smell. Temperature of 100.4F tiredness body aches and hot sweat to cold chills migraine headache

– Complete loss of smell and taste. Body aches entire left side of body pain and facial pain and numbness required injections by MD today. Migraine headache required injection this week. Continued low grade temperature.

– TMJ migraine and joint pain Injections at both separate visits

– Migraines dizziness neck pain

– Left side pain from head and neck down shoulder back and arm. Side of both injections. Sciatica and bone spur like pain on opposite side. Continued loss of smell and taste since first injection. Intermittent low grade temperature. Persistent dizzy.

– Worsening of migraine headaches to diagnosis of cluster migraines. Pain in left hand arm shoulder and neck daily. Continued loss of smell and taste.

– Itching blurry vision

– Loss of taste and smell

– Dizziness loss of taste and smell

– Loss of taste and smell. Dizziness

– Loss of taste and smell Dizziness

– Unable to smell or taste. Dizziness. Nausea. Lethargy.

– Lethargy

– Arm head neck shoulder pain. Lethargy. Dizziness. Scheduled for surgery after MRI.

– Increased neck shoulder arm pain. Dizziness and falling

– Return of left arm neck head and thoracic pain after neurosurgery 11/23/2022.

– Bruising to left upper arm injection site.

– Bruising at site.

– Severe bruising and migraine

– Bruising

– Insomnia

– Bruising at site

– Back pain. Right sided pain. Insomnia.

– Left side facial and jaw neck pain.

– Left sided pain from migraine to sciatic pain

Bronchiectasis, Vitamin B12 deficiency and Colon cancer

6RM-24122-95528

– Mildly diaphoretic

– diaphoretic- no fever or chills

– Surgery fiber optic hiatal hernia diaphragm and esophagus But no surprising complications. Expected possiblity.

– Lung congestion on steroids for 2nd time. With in person coming up this next week 19th

– Anemia both iron and b-12 deficient with positive guiac. Assumed active bleed

– colon cancer with surgery 12/28/2021.

– Colon cancer Surgery 12/28/2021

– Respiratory infection/pneumonia/Bronchiectasis flare

– I had red swollen hot egg lump for about 1 week after shot. Had fever the first night only

– Ear infection and tic la rue

– Increased wheezing or lung infection

Skin irritation, Eczema and Rheumatoid arthritis

6RM-30890-37422

– Abdominal pain was very brief and mild

– I have RA, that may be influencing how I feel today.

– I had aches, fatigue, and exhaustion the first few days after the second shot.

– Bad Heartburn for the past few days.

– An itchy, irritable scalp, shows small rash. This has been going on for about 3-4 weeks. I went to the doctor, they eliminated several things, and are now trying a few other things, but have no idea what is causing it. Headaches, too.

Eye discharge, Ear discomfort and Lethargy

6RM-32111-26506

– Swollen lymph node in my neck

– Rash all over my body. Like hives. Could have been from antibiotic I was put on due to swollen lymph node.

– Positive for Covid Running nose, sneezy, clogged ears, eye draininglike a bad cold

– Swelling and soreness in armpit of arm I got injection. Think it's swollen lymph nodes.

– Swollen sore lymph nodes in armpit

– Sore throat, sneezing, congestion, fatigue

– Congestion, runny nose, headache, lethargic

Dysstasia, Musculoskeletal pain and Gait disturbance

6RM-82790-63929

– intermittent joint & muscle pains that causes inability to walk on the left side of my body only.

– Left side only; periodic pain

– I take Ibuprofen; pains left side leg, buttocks, shoulder

– I still have muscle pains left side only. I take 2 ibuprofens daily which relieves pain. Sitting for a while its difficult to stand, after awhile the pain subsides, then I can walk. I believe, I should contact my Doctor Monday, 3/22/21.

– Mild muscle pain Left side only

Noninfective gingivitis, Gingival bleeding and Respiratory symptom

6RM-84010-37844

– Inflamed and bleeding gums which my dentist said they have seen in a number patients who have their 2nd shot. And who have never had this problem before.

– The second shot exacerbated my arthritis the pain and inflammation of which is only now several weeks later slowly beginning to abate.

– Tested positive for Covid on July 14. Dry unproductive cough. Laryngitis. Extreme fatigue. Finally Negative 13 days later.

– Diagnosed with long covid following 8 weeks of respiratory symptoms which were worse than positive covid symptoms following negative covid test on 7/27. After s few weeks on two inhalers, steroids and antibiotics symptoms have abated a fair bit.

Hallucination, olfactory, Parosmia and Menstruation irregular

6RN-16772-90071

– Period came on the day of 2nd vaccine, which was 6 days in advance. I have two female friends experienced the same issue. Period came right after injection and earlier than regular.

– I dont smoke. Nobody in the house smokes. But Ive been smelling cigarette for days. Seems my brain is modified.

– Still feel smelling cigarette around. Smelling system become over sensitive.

– smell cigarettes in 1 hallucinosis

– Smell sensitive

– I had fever at 99.5 out of no reason, 12 days after 2nd vaccine.

Impaired work ability, Injection site rash and Injection site swelling

6RN-24459-85877

– Ok

– With 1st injection 5days later I developed pain, redness, swelling at the site and a rash down my arm lasting approximately 2weeks

– Yesterday at 4pm I started to moderate pain in my neck, back which was achy and constant .. I took 975mg of Tylenol x3 (1s x for arm pain) discomfort and difficulty working due to pain. I am an adolescent psych nurse. After taking 800mg of Tylenol at 9pm I started to feel relief. Today pain/swelling/ redness on left arm from infection site and upper 1/2 of arm

– After I received booster had a rash at the site for a fee days and pain at site. I also h/a for few days...then I've been fine Just called out of work 2 Days then fine. No covid!!!

Injection site muscle weakness, Mobility decreased and Edema peripheral

6RN-32205-09869

– Headache yesterday mild

– I forgot to reply yesterday the day after my shot and had no issues. I felt great. No symptoms whatsoever. On the other hand, my husband who also received his second dose yesterday at the same time (Pfizer) but is not reporting, had a typical response of flu like symptoms such as a terrible headache that would not go away, low grade fever of 99.2, fatigue and body and muscle aches. I truly believe that it comes down to blood type and how people react (apart from allergies to ingredients). I am O+ and feel terrific. Other than the day of my injection that caused my arm to be pretty sore to the point where lifting it up beyond my shoulder was difficult. Similar to any IM injection. My husband is B+ and was knocked to the ground yesterday with his reaction. We have a friend who is AB- and has had Covid twice in less than 2 months apart. My 25 year old son is B+ as well, had the injection after recovering from Covid and had the same symptoms that my husband had. Not that any of this matters but my friends that have had their injections with O+ blood have had minimal to no reactions. Personally, I think blood type should be looked into as to how it correlates to reactions. It might be helpful to add the question what blood type someone is, if they know, while gathering statistics. This isnt just a coincidence. Feel free to call me if youd like. (b)(6)

– Left arm (injection site) on day 10 and 11 became noticeably sore to the touch and weak in its abilities to use regularly.

– Overall just body soreness almost like what I imagine arthritis would feel like.

– Edema that moved to elbow area.

– Some edema in the right anticubital fossa that appears to have pooled near the ulnar collateral ligament complex along w/edema of the bicep tendon on same side . Flu shot given on left - no issues other than expected soreness.

– Cough, sore throat, earache, nausea, vomiting, headache, runny nose, congestion.

Restlessness, Injection site mass and Hot flush

6RN-71887-17102

– These symptoms were during the night so I had a restless night. I also was very hot so I don't know what that meant. After I got up and around, I mainly just gave a sore arm.

– Could be be allergies!

– I have a hard knot in my arm where I got the shot but it isnt painful.

– Im two days late reporting. 12 hours after my shit I had fever, chills, and body pain. I took they were gone by morning. Yesterday I was very tired. Today is really good!

Injection site rash, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

6RP-28319-41928

– Mild itch at injection site, and mild swelling at injection site 8 days after vaccination. Symptom lasted one day.

– Rash in the immediate area around the injection site

– Large swollen lymph node under arm

– Swollen lymph node in armpit of injected arm

– Swollen lymph node in underarm of arm that received injection

– Swollen lymph node in underarm of arm that received shot

– Swollen lymph node in underarm of the arm that received the shot

– Swollen lymph node in underarm of arm that received the shot

Dry throat, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Peripheral swelling

6RP-51698-33707

– Feet swelling, lasting for almost a week but I believe this is unrelated to the vaccine.

– I have been experiencing heavy menstrual cycles every couple of weeks. I have PCOS so this is not uncommon on occasion, however it seems to be more frequent lately and I am uncertain if it is connected.

– Throat sore, dry, coughing very easily at any irritant. No known cause. I had covid about 3 weeks ago. I'm also experiencing lower back pain in excess to what is my usual.

Corneal dystrophy, Eye disorder and Gastrointestinal pain

6RP-53945-99876

– My oral digital home temperature is normally under 97.7°F

– Spikey sensations in my gut. Not too bad. Didn't last long. Didn't feel ill.

– Pulse is high: 74 is the lowest.

– Temperature is high average for me.

– Unusually loose stool

– Slight intestinal cramps and looser than normal stool early today.

– It is unusual for me to have headaches. I've been having headaches since 2nd covid-19 vaccination 04/10/2021.

– Headaches. Shingles (left side) preempted with RX oral antiviral.Muscle spasms - in my back in unusual locations for me.

– I don't know if it is related, & I didn't associate it with vaccination: eye and vision issues beginning @ sometime in 2020. It was diagnosed April 2022 as anterior basement membrane dysphoria (eyes). (It was mis-diagnosed Nov 2021.

– Post nasal drainage, sore throat, cough, elevated temporal temperature, nasal drainage, fatigue, pressure around my eyes.

– Fever, congestion, breathing difficulties, fatigue

Skin fissures, Generalized edema and Dry skin

6RQ-20505-69106

– First shot i was covered in red blotches all over my body. Took Benadryl for 4 days before effects disappeared. Also began to itch on day 2. Severe dizziness, brain fog, and extreme sweating. Second shot 24 hours began to swell and itch all over.

– My eyesight has gotten worse by three prescription in two months, my allergies have gotten worse and added more things to my allergies. I have really dry and cracking skin in my hands.

Pre-existing condition improved, Electric shock sensation and Therapeutic response unexpected

6RQ-23195-81849

– Brain zaps

– Brain zaps, horrible

– Brain zaps; 3rd nite drenched in sweat while sleeping

– Profuse sweating on mild exertion outdoors, brain zaps (but getting better); anorexia

– Woke up middle of night severe back of head and right side of neck pain HORRIBLE. Scary. Better with gabapentin

– brain zaps returned, shortness of breath going up the stairs :(

– Swollen Lymph glands in my neck

– Not yet - it's only been 2 hours :)

– 1. Brain zaps 2. Spikes in heart rate while stationary

– Sore throat yesterday

– Yes! I would love follow up. Since my second Pfizer vaccine, not the booster, when I had a severe five day reaction with brain apps, 103 fever on and on I have not had a migraine headache. They were intractable 10 to 20 a-month even while on prevent

– Pls contact me 4 disappeared migraines since #2 Pfizer. One Redditor same. Must be more. Good thing. 2nd request. Ty.

Allodynia, Electric shock sensation and Mobility decreased

6RQ-23650-97885

– Im feeling pain in my left shoulder areaTrouble sleeping at nightHand hurts still tingling all over my left arm after 15 days of my 2nd Moderna covid vaccine

– Tingling on my left armElectrical little shocks on my palmForearm is painful Throbbing down to all my fingertips all 5 EMG at Neuroscience at Valley Hospital

– Tingling all over left arm all the way to my fingertips 24/7Throbbing all over my fingertips Weakness left armShoulder pain

– Tingling wnd pain all day and night my whole arm down to my fingertips Cant straighten out my palmPalpitations on my fingertips left hand Physical Therapy

– My right hand has also been painful.

– My CRPS is spreading In clinic

– Internal vibrating full body head to toe Parasthesia left arm hand Allodynia left Hand Continuous burning stabbing pain left Hand Dizziness Tinnitus Weakness in my left arm Loss ability to use my left arm Hand due to pain Brain fog Dizy

Speech disorder, Mental impairment and Infection

6RQ-27710-53524

– cold not quite chills but couldnt get warm brain fog

– Total brain fog

– This is 2 days after vaccine. Not sick any more but still have extreme fatique & brain fog

– This is 3 days after. Im still very fatiqued & still havecmoderate brain fog

– This is the 4th day after my vaccine. Still some brain fog

– This is the 5th day after getting vaccine. Sill have fatigue & brain fog

– I have an area in my right abdomen that has become sore or hurting.I just wanted to say that exactly a week after my shot the brain fog just lifted off me. Up til then i could hardly talk straight much less think. The exhausting fatigue left too.

– I got my shot late in day so symptons didnt start til late night except the fatigue

– This is for Fri the 19th ..the next day after shot

– This is the 2nd day after shot. Most symptoms fron evenibg if shot & next day are mostly gone today. Only have fatique today.

– 3rd day after shot

– 5th day after

– Still extremely fatigued & feeling somewhat depressed. Pain in abdomen.

– Am getting checked for swelling in abdomen.Am still very fatigued.

– Infection

– I've just felt a little under the weather since my shot. Tired, a little sick to my stomach, gas, rumbling

– Fatigue

– Sore throat

– Fatigue, sore throat, rough voice

– I got my new pfizer booster & flu shots ob 11/08 & was ill for a couple of days, chills, body aches, sick all over, as usual with covid shots I couldn't stay awake. Then felt weak & a little sick until yesterday 11/18

Feeling hot, Arthralgia and COVID-19

6RQ-68120-89002

– Mild headache, nothing serious & had this on occasion prior to vaccination

– Felt hot

– Very mild headache, probably related more to shoulder pain

– Woke up w/o headache, have a mild one now,

– Moved to Georgia this past summer and are reacting to the HEAVY Pollen that seems to be everywhere in Georgia...I m sure its allergies, home Covid test was negative on 3/29/22. Seeing PCP on Monday 4/3/22. seeing PCP

– Covid

Muscle disorder, Fluid retention and Menstrual disorder

6RQ-85979-98062

– Itching on neck, redness neck and face, hives on both arms. Hot face, neck and arms.

– Swollen lymphnodes, muscle pain

– Swollen lymphnodes

– I feel like I am having a lot of water retention and whole body pain. My heart has been racing on and off too. I am not sure what to make of it. Ive never really had issues like that before and the only thing that has changed was the vaccine.

– Back muscle issues along spine; mainly in lower back

– Problems with my period. I have periods where I don't bleed. I just shed the tissue. Then I have really abnormally heavy periods.

Back disorder, Rash and Arthralgia

6RQ-93897-15186

– Severe skin breakout. Just starting to heal. But i also have fatty liver disease.

– Experienced severe pain only in upper left shoulder. Lasted for a week and then culminated in severe psin one night about 1 week ago. Since then no pain. Believe it was upper lung infection. Will check in with doc shortly. Otherwise i feel great.

– Severe upper left back. I think its a pinched nerve but going t o get xrays to verify its not my heart. Monthly pain clinic check up

Laryngitis, Rash pruritic and Hypersensitivity

6RR-11803-67904

– My allergies and laryngitis have been awful today.

– On Sunday, When I woke up, I had joint and muscle aches all over. I took a 5 hour afternoon nap!

– Last week, I developed a rash/hives all over my back and upper chest and arms. Extreme itchiness. I also was achy.

– Three weeks after my second shot, I broke out in hives all over my back, shoulders, and chest with a minor eruption on my arms and thighs. The dermatologist said it was a reaction to the Covid shot. The hives were were extremely itchyand still are!! In person with dermatologist.

– I have a cold. It is not Covid related. I babysit one of my grand granddaughters every Tuesday. Last week she abs my son, her dad, both had colds. Now, I have it. I have asthma, so I need to be careful.

Lymphadenopathy

6RR-22125-85316

– Swollen lymph node in neck on side of injection

– A lymph node on my neck on the side of injection is still swollen after the vaccine. It has stayed about the same size since I noticed it the day after the vaccine.

– I still have a swollen lymph node since first injection.

– Still have a swollen lymph node on neck on side of injection since first injection.

– Swollen lymph node in neck on side of injection since first dose.

– Have a swollen lymph node on neck on side of injection since first dose.

Lividity, Mitral valve prolapse and Eating disorder

6RR-28397-54578

– Joint pain in fingers (thumbs are worst), temporal veins and arteries are bulging. These are new symptoms I did not have prior to the 2nd dose.

– Localized headache on sides of forehead. Scalp tenderness.

– Temporal headache, scalp sensitivity

– Stiff & painful neck and lower back, fatigue, nausea, fever, bulging forehead veins/arteries, temporal headache, sore throat, tender scalp, difficulty eating, hurts temples to chew food, last joints in fingers and thumbs still painful to use

– Bilateral head pain and sensitivity, bulging temporal veins, light sensitivity, neck pain and stiffness, lower back pain, thumb and finger joint soreness, being evaluated for temporal arteritis

– Visible vein swelling and bulging veins all over body causing pain. Blood pooling in veins as they do not constrict. Monthly cycles went from 28 days to 23 days since vaccination. Ive never had that short of a cycle in my life until this vaccine.

– Diagnosed with tachycardia and mitral valve prolapse (heart).

Stress, Anxiety and Heart rate increased

6RR-31943-69601

– I missed the first few days check in. The first 2 days after injection the injection site was sore to the touch

– Just felt tired and achy. Not like the flu achy, but just not normal. This was anout 7-10 days after the first dose. It lasted a few days and then i was back to normal

– I seem to have a faster than normal heart rate more frequently.... but, i also seem to have more anxiety and stress easier than before COVID entered our lives. So .... not sure if it's shot related or not.

Sjogren's syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid arthritis

6RS-12184-86730

– blood pressure has spiked high.

– High blood pressure, extreme swelling in legs and ankles

– High blood pressure

– Extremely high blood pressure, Severe RA. Flare . Anxiety and hives Primary care and internal medicine specialist

– Autoimmune issues have become uncontrollable, high blood pressure after the second shot, diagnosed with fibromagilya and Sjogren's, in November. Swelling and rashes constantly breaking out, tremors, extreme anxiety. Not doing well. 12 week Chronic pain outpatient clinic

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