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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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Menstrual headache, Hypoacusis and Visual impairment

6VX-99668-26967

– I had a menstrual cycle over the last 5 days and it was one of the worst I have had with bleeding beyond typical and cramps that did not stop and moved into my back. I also had a headache almost the entire cycle. These changes were not normal for me

– Run down and diarrhea

– I have had a significant pressure sensation in my head and experienced dizziness, nausea and hearing and vision issues. MRI and spinal tap

Nodule and Headache

6VY-10998-64662

– Just want to add that every once in a while I feel a little headachy, but not to go as far to take any aspirin or anything, it just come and goes. A little body aches every now and then, but it could just be the normal aches and pains with age.

– Just a few nagging headaches every once in a while. I don't usually get headaches.

– A few small red bumps on my left arm, it appeared about a week ago. Not sure if its related to the shot. That's the reason I checked the rash box.

– These symptoms come and go, nothing unmanageable..

– Nagging headaches that comes and go

Mobility decreased, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

6VY-18572-96043

– One day I had the chills and I was a little dizzy this was in the morning by the afternoon I felt better

– I have pain in my left armpit and there is a lymph node enlarged and very tender

– Still some pain and swelling in the left armpit lymph node tender to touch not as bad as yesterday. I have been taking ibuprofen

– The left lymph node in my armpit is still swollen and tender not as bad as yesterday I did not take any ibuprofen today

– Left armpit lymph node is still a little swollen and tender to touch but I am able to handle it pain wise l have not used any ibuprofen

– The left armpit lymph node is much better today does not feel tender to touch

– The day I got the injection. I was very tired that afternoon and the next day I just laid on the couch

Skin burning sensation, Impaired work ability and Thirst

6VY-29525-35983

– I missed yesterdays check in. I had a fever and felt like I had a sunburn? Today I feel better no rash or fever.

– 10 Days after vaccine. Arm swelled and area around injection red and warm. Arm was very sore lasted 3 days. Extremely tired.

– Very thirsty overnight. Chills . 600 motrin every 5 hours

– Chills cold symptoms stufft nose aches tired stayrd out if work today. Night sweats last night.

– Face and neck red

– Have visible shakes more than twice a week. Started sporadically but had internal vibration before vacc. Also head pain not headache comes and goes. Not everyday. Seeing NP in September.

– Numbness in my hands cramps in hands and legs. Severe muscle pain. I have not jad my second Booster and I am not sure I want anymore. Neuro Appointment scheduled.

Blood pressure increased, Swelling and Muscle spasms

6VY-32223-20497

– Neck pain on the right side up from arm where I received the shot.

– Cough

– Swelling in my neck in front and back , I feel swollen all over my body .

– Blood pressure changed since last night and today.

– My blood pressure has gone up, I have never had any blood pressure issues in my life. I have been monitoring, but I also notice I am getting cramps in my legs and headache on and off

– I have a pain in my left leg that runs from hip to my knee. It is my lymph nodes because when I had surgery in past I did PT and it went away. It recently came back in the last few weeks . Lymph system has been effected by the vaccine. Swelling

Arthropathy, Skin warm and Gastrointestinal disorder

6VY-75176-59898

– I want to note that these symptoms started the day after I got the shot on April 2nd. And had them up to 4 days after getting the vaccine. I will also note that I had COVID back in November. Ive heard from a few others that have experienced symptoms / side effects on the first dose for those who actually had COVID before.

– Occasionally Ive felt heat in my left shoulder near the back and it only flares up for a few seconds and then goes away. Ive experienced it three times at random since I got the vaccine.

– I have been experiencing gastrointestinal issues more and more since being vaccinated, I'm not sure if it is related to the vaccine or if it just happens to be something natural with aging or stress.

– More joint problems, specifically in the knees and lower back.

Pulmonary congestion, Lung disorder and Gait disturbance

6VY-77195-76158

– Very very slight increase in temperature by 0.4°.

– Muscle pain only when I tried to go for my walk. Could barely finish walking to my car but no pain after that.

– Lung and sinus congestion. Increased over baseline.

– Dizziness/vertigo - not sure if its related to vaccine.

– Felt cold like the chills but no fever, temp risen by only 1 degree

– Increased sinus and lung issues with my asthma.

– Extreme sinus pain, cough, tiredness.

– Injection site pain.

Spinal disorder, Arthropathy and Upper respiratory tract infection

6VZ-17713-15377

– The arm that got the injection was sore for the last week. Much better now

– Headache and lightheaded. Tired

– Lightheaded. Had egg and ct scan of head. Swollen sinus

– Needed ctscan of head and ekg. Bad hip and spine

– Lightheaded. Same as I had I March They thought it was sinus problems

– Ear or throat pain off and on no graver only about 96.5

– Upperresatory infection since Monday night Family doctor

– Upper respiratory infection

Contusion, Injection site bruising and Headache

6VZ-22937-51203

– I actually do not have a redness or swell I experienced bruising, which is severe, dark bruising in about a 3x5 area of my arm near the injection site.

– I started experiencing severe bruising around the vaccination spot on my arm and it's gotten worse with each day It's getting really black all around my arm, and it gets blacker each day and covers about a 3x5 or 3x6-in area of my arm several really black bruises that I've taken pictures at from day one all the way until today and it just gets worse each day

– The severe bruising a week later has gotten worse day by day by day since day one when I received the vaccination The bruising is now completely black and covering an area of about nine and a half by four and a half inches and has spread from my arm to my shoulder and I am experiencing severe headaches

Body temperature decreased, Skin warm and Eye pruritus

6VZ-25215-47028

– 1 week after vaccine, Injection side became red, swollen, hot, itchy and bumps that looked like mosquito bites. I put Benadryl cream on the area and gone within 24 hours. Low grade temp 99.0-99.8 for almost a week. Very fatigue.

– Tingling in fingers, runny nose, sore throat

– Swollen lymph nodes under arm and neck near collar bone. Wth is in that vaccine???

– Swollen lymph node under arm and neck/collar bone. Is this normal??

– Swollen lymph nodes

– Joint pain, migraines, extremely tired

– Low grade temp every day since injection, constant muscle/joint pain and fatigue

Periorbital swelling, Joint stiffness and Eye pruritus

6W2-16238-02804

– Mild itching of neck and shoulder on side of vaccination

– Woke up joint pain, stiffness hands and feet, mild. Also separately was on call and missed a few reminders but approximately 24-30 hours after vaccine but after first reminder had significant fatigue and myalgias lasting that 4-5 hour period required tylenol

– Joint stiffness, itchy and puffy eyes but usual for January mountain cedar

– Left shoulder axillary pain same arm

Vaginal hemorrhage, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstrual disorder

6W2-52244-46652

– My heart rate seems a little faster than usual, but nothing unmanageable.

– Elbow joint pain moderate on right side only

– My injection site is itchy and sore today and I have joint pain in the shoulder joint above the shot and elbow joint pain below the shot. Has been painful at times today.

– Very heavy menstrual cycles for two months after the second vaccine.

– Vaginal bleeding outside menstrual cycle

– Spotting outside of menstrual cycle

– Spitting and heavy menstrual bleeding

– Menstrual cycle disruption

Sexually transmitted disease, Cystitis and Limb discomfort

6W2-93035-49322

– Headache mild, possibly due to other causes (high wind kicking up old mold & dust, etc.).

– Hard to tell if my tiredness had any contribution from the vaccine. Arm pain peaked last night about 9.5 h after injection, but was only evident when upper arm was lifted parallel to ground.

– Fatigue may well NOT be due to the vaccine.

– Not sure that my tiredness is due to the vaccine.

– Very mild headache, may not be due to vaccine. We also noticed feelings of relief and euphoria.

– Pain at site was actually diffuse, around siteinAM , and now. Tidness may not have berre gonen due to vaccine, and also done by noon.

– Fatigue may not be due to the vaccine.

– May not be related to the vaccine.

– Tired, seemingly trying to catch cold.

– productive cough, clear phlegm

– I seem to have had a bladder infection (not linked to a booster), but culture results to be available last Wed. have not been communicated to me. Std. visit to my PCP.

Hunger, Depression and Mobility decreased

6W2-95745-93628

– Continuous hunger

– None

– The fatigue I have felt in the last 3 days isnt normal. Im very sleepy & dont feel any energy.

– Depression

– Depression is emphasized

– Depression is better

– Just headaches.

– Pain in my left arm that worsens during sleeping hours. I cannot move or lift arm from the intense pain. It runs from the shoulder to the forearm. During the day my arm is sore but intensive during the night. Injection administered in right stump.

– Just headaches that I never used to get. Body joint aches.

Trismus, Oral pain and Pollakiuria

6W3-23153-13252

– Cold symptoms, stuffy, runny nose and fatigued. Started last week the 23rd with a sore throat. 2 rapid antigen covid tests both negative.

– Urinating very frequently. Also, it's difficult to open my mouth all the way, which causes moderate to severe pain in my upper right jaw. Doctor visit

– Common Cold, antigen tested 3 times over 5 days all negative for Covid.

– I had Covid 5/13 to 5/30. I still have a strange , plastic-y feeling in my mouth and sensitivity to heat and spices. My neck is still painful and stiff.

Illusion, Defecation urgency and Mental disorder

6W3-28546-43636

– NauseaBone achesFeel sick

– Malaise. Feel sick ish. Like coming down with something.

– Urgency to have a bm. But not loose. Mentally foggy. All my joints hurt/SI joint included. Mood disturbance.

– The first day I received the vacc. I noticed that sound was altered. Also my general perception was 'flat'.

– Mental.

– More frequent migraines. I don't know if it's related but my incidence of migraine has gone from 1 or 2/wk to 4-5 times/wk.

– My migraines and nausea have been more frequent and severe since.

– Panic attack lead to asthma episode.There's mental health effects Maybe.

– Diarrhea. Booster shot flu like symptoms. Headache, body ache, low fever

Excessive cerumen production, Disorientation and Poor quality sleep

6W3-94308-67515

– I didn't get much sleep the last two nights so I'm feeling it

– Headache, feverish, unique ear sensations/some tinnitus

– Had a strange whistling and ringing in my ears for a week or so. Got them cleaned and took Sudafed per the doctor and it eventually went away.

– Some slight headaches, but I also have been looking at screens a lot

– Had COVID-19, symptoms of headache, runny nose, congestion, cough, some lightheadedness/disorientation, chest tightness, mild shortness of breath, loss of appetite Strange sound in ear (wax)

Injection site irritation, Mental disorder and Oxygen saturation decreased

6W3-97238-67153

– Energy drain was too severe; more then the pneumonia that caused my temperature to drop a degree and a half. I'm fine now; but I found it necessary to cancel the second dose.

– Got the shakes really bad

– racing heart; surprised it took so long to show tbh

– Still can't lift arm over shoulder :(

– Got maderna arm and it robbed my sleep

– Spot rash on leg flared up? Vaccine or worm venom? Who knows.

– Mental state is getting worse. I can't stand the news of boosters nor even the news showing images of vaccinations.

– Pulse Oximeter reported 77 last night with BPM of 79

– Shakes

– Am I just dumb these last two days or did I really take some damage. Time will tell.

– Pulse oximeter keeps dropping into the 80s

– Still drawing the occasional 89 on pulseoximeter. Doesn't seem to mean anything anymore

– Was unable to do any yardwork at all due to both arms becoming irritated at injection sites. The booster retriggered the original site in the other arm.

– General fatigue and stress nonsense, cause unknown. Also, the booster injection site bothers me from time to time.

Disability, Pollakiuria and Impaired work ability

6W4-10117-49878

– I have around 26 symtoms. Most debilitating one now is probable interstitial cystitis. I cannot stop peeing and im in pain. I have to have a cystoscopy. I need help! I am very ill! I cant work or pay my bills!!! I feel like im slowly dying.

– Fuck you! Report on vaccine injuries so we can get help! We are dying and you are silent! You get no more info from me until you start telling the truth! 27 newly dx conditions. Permanently disabled. Granted (b)(6) unemployability Shame on you!!! Discrimination, negligence and patient abandonment! Traumatized!

Scratch, Scab and Angiedema

6W4-12559-80308

– None

– Frequent tingling covering my head. I have been talking medications for the body aches and headaches which help. I just exhausted.

– Burning thigh muscles and an ear infection. In office visit 4 ear infection

– Burning feeling in thigh muscles. Very tired.

– Large hives that come and go all over me. I have scabs from scratching so much for months now.

– Daily headaches, forgetful and large hives. I've never had a problem with these before. It started a few months after the second Pfizer. An on-going Prescription cream for the hives.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Cellulitis and Joint swelling

6W4-14068-83845

– Just started experiencing these symptoms around noon. StArtrd out mild but progressing a bit so that I need to lie down.

– Mild swelling snd pain in axillary area on the side of the injection site.

– A little discomfort in axillary area.

– More easily fatigued with exercise. 3 weeks after my second CoVid vaccination I experienced extreme fatigue and inability to engage in aerobic exercise which lasted 3-4 mo. along with hypertension. Am concerned this will occur with this booster.

– Unrelated to CoVid vac - had what I thought was a mosquito bite on my knee - within 6 hours experienced extreme swelling that subsequently developed into cellulitis. Currently on antibiotics.

Feces discolored, Odynophagia and Oral pain

6W4-17978-68145

– Really bad pain in mouth/cheek area turned out it was sinus infection, pain in ear and with swallowing. On ABX now and hoping it will resolve. Went to dentist thought it was my teeth turns out teeth are all good and it is sinus related.

– Vomiting and diarrhea thats yellow. Sweats then cold.

– My period has gotten more intense and much longer then ever before! I am also getting severe headaches prior to onset of period.

– Heavy periods during menstrual cycle! Also longer cycles too.

Cerebral venous thrombosis, Cerebral hemorrhage and Cerebrovascular accident

6W4-18402-48181

– Sore throat, stuffy nose

– Sore throat, congestion

– Started feeling ill 2/16. Went to Dr. on 2/20. Tested negative for covid and dr rules it as a sinus infection. Typical symptoms: sore throat, congestion, cough, body aches, tiredness.

– Allergies/congestion.

– Had a cold/allergies.

– I had a stroke (cerebral venous thrombosis) and a brain bleed (Intraparenchymal hemorrhage of the brain). Surgery and medication

Rash macular, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

6W4-21399-58206

– Heart palpitations (less than 5 minutes)

– Small red spots on toes, both feet.

– Red spots on toes, both feet.

– Covid Toes

– Covid toes

– Anout 10 days of unexplains runny stools. Also heavy chest congestion for a week.

– Covid toes flare up, and additionally soreness/redness on the bottoms of both feet for about 3 days.

– Night sweats, sneezing, watery/itchy eyes

– Night sweats

– Congestion and sneezing

– Continued chest congestion.

– Congestion

Sjogren's syndrome, Autoimmune disorder and Rheumatoid arthritis

6W4-29795-96195

– I have rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's, so fatigue is something I live with daily. Today it seems a bit more intense than usual. Any additional fatigue, while noticeable, is no more debilitating than what I experience daily.

– I do seem more tired than I typically am given my autoimmune issues, but it's not any more debilitating than usual

– Again, just an exacerbation of chronic fatigue from Sjogren's, RA, and meds

– The fatigue is slightly more than what I normally experience from Sjogren's and rheumatoid arthritis, but not hugely different

– Fatigue is an exacerbation of chronic fatigue already experienced due to underlying autoimmune diseases

– Still an exacerbation of chronic fatigue due to underlying autoimmune diseases. The exacerbation has been mild, but the overall fatigue is quite significant as a result of that.

– I have several autoimmune diseases, whose symptoms include joint pain, muscle aches, and fatigue. These symptoms are not currently noticeably worse than usual.

– I feel like I am in the midst of a massive rheumatoid flare

– It feels like the residual effects of yesterday, when it felt like I was having a full blown rheumatoid flare

– Again, an exacerbation of autoimmune disease symptoms already present, improved from 4/23/2021, but still worse than prior to second dose of Pfizer

– Hard to differentiate whether from autoimmune disease or side effects. They are slightly worse than usual, so I think there is definitely a side effects component

– Fatigue and muscle/joint symptoms are slightly increased from baseline levels due to autoimmune diseases. Headache is new, very unusual for me.

– Might be medication induced rather than a vaccine side effects.

– Increased rheumatoid activity and a cold that took four weeks to clear

– Inflammation in my left knee, normally under decent control, has increased significantly with pain and stiffness...cannot fully extend it. But I think it's related to the Shingrix second dose received more recently than the COVID booster.

– I have Sjogrens Syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis and both are noticeably worse

Skin cancer, Burning sensation and Sleep disorder

6W5-13242-75675

– Moderate

– The week before my covid vaccination I had a small skin cancer removed from my foot. The day after my injection that area that was removed became red swollen. My dermatologist thinks it may have been a reaction to the vaccine. It is beginning to heal now. Just FYI.

– I had a small skin cancer removed before my covid vaccination. After the vaccination it got infected. This week I was treated with levaquin and it is now healing It seems like the vaccination was related to the infection but that is just a guess

– My right armpit burns like fire woke me during the night

– Feeling so much better today

– No

– The armpit of the arm that was injected is really sore

– My right armpit is really tender. The same side as injection

– I am a home health RN. Today I was exposed to a COVID positive client. He pulse ox'd 74%. I had on mask, gown, gloves. It will be interesting to see if I test positive in a few days

Sinus disorder, Muscle spasms and Abdominal pain upper

6W5-14576-42998

– Eye ads headache in left upper left quarter of my face. Terrible headachesick stomach, ache joints and muscles

– Headache, muscle aches,joint aches, exhaustion, exhaustion. Am now on prednisone 20mg 0ne a day for 5 days. Will check back with my Doctor on thursday

– Today i have a sinuses problem as well as feeling just crappy. Still having fatigue.

– Spasms in my bicep and tricep in both arms when I lift anything. This has been going on since my last shot February 4th.

– The same ones from the last visit

Abnormal dreams, Influenza and Hyperhidrosis

6W5-15817-64406

– The injection hurt more than other vaccines have, and afterwards the injection sight still had the sharp sensation.

– I have intense pain in my chest. This has been a problem for a few days. I do not think this has to do with the vaccine. Sent to the hospital for multiple tests.

– Weird and unusual dreams

– Dizziness, and sweating.

– Sore throat

– I have cold and flu symptoms.

– I'm still having chest pain problems. It's not a heart problem (I went to the cardiologist). I'm going to a GI specialist next.

Injection site pain, Fatigue and Headache

6W5-16654-08377

– A little tired the day after. Minor ache at injection site.

– Just got it 2 hours ago - no symptoms yet.

– A little tired, headache relieved a little with 2 Tylenol

– Feeling great today. Did a Barre Burn exercise class. No pain or any other side effects.

– Went on a 4-mile walk today. Slightly tired, but basically feeling good!

– Slightly tired, but feeling pretty good, thanks. Biked about 5 or 6 miles & played paddle ball.

– Feeling good!

Blood urine present, Skin discoloration and Urticaria

6W5-21062-13801

– Indicated 17 days of adverse effects of my 1st dose but dont know if it came thru. Because of these adverse effects my doctor has advised me not to get the 2nd dose. Dr office

– Adverse reaction (skin welt on full upper arm) has gone. Slight discoloration still present but getting lighter. Itching continues (not constant). Completed antibiotics. Doctor still advises not to get 2nd dose as my immune system went into overdrive Doctors office visits (4)

– Blood in urine. Thought it could be UTI. Doctor thinks it is still linked to adverse reaction after 1st dose of vaccine. Doing culture. Doctor still advises not to get 2nd dose. Doctor office visit.

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