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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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Restless legs syndrome, Skin burning sensation and Burning sensation

6WC-10978-82018

– Restless legs

– No

– On 10/27/21 developed fever, chills, body ache worse in arthritic hands and toes. Took 1000mg Tylenol and slept for 3 hours. Awakened feeling much better.

– On 10/28/21 burning and itching if entire body, chills, headache took Benadryl 25 mg, Zyrtec. Have allergies to gentamicin and neomycin

– More of a burning itching sensation on legs.

– Burning and itching of skin

– Not sure if this is booster related. I experienced similar symptoms that I had the day of my Moderna vaccine. My forearms and hands along with my ankles/ feet felt swollen with burning and aching sensation. Good results from 2 doses of Benadryl.

– Nasal drainage with slight sore throat. Had exposure to family member tested positive for Covid. On day 6 after exposure I was tested at a drive through site and my results were negative.

Gallbladder disorder, Cholelithiasis and Cholecystectomy

6WC-15530-16165

– I do have gallbladder issues and believe this to be the cause of my symptoms today, but I will keep an eye on them and consult my doctor tomorrow.

– Gallstones/Gallbladder issues. I just had it removed this week. In person visit with doctor and out patient surgery at hospital.

– Headache and sore throat this week. Just tested negative for Covid and influenza A & B via a rapid test today.

– Aches in my neck and twinge in my back. Also more forgetful.

Gastrointestinal motility disorder, Hip arthroplasty and Musculoskeletal discomfort

6WC-15646-10375

– 1st day mild discomfort. 2nd day extreme discomfort in arm, hand, shoulder & neck. Slight increase in heartbeat. 3rd day, today, overall much better.

– Got sick after eating breakfast but could just be an off day for me.

– Constant discomfort in my stomach. Extreme bloating, fluctuating between diarrhea and constipation. Im retired so doesnt affect me as far a working. Primary care

– Total left hip replacement, pain I. Hip started June 2021 after 2nd Covid vaccine In-office visits

Middle ear effusion, Fibromyalgia and Ear discomfort

6WC-21247-21787

– Probably due to my fibromyalgia not the vaccine as it is wet , rainy and frigid . No way to know

– Fibromyalgia most likely due to damp weather

– Sinus congestion

– Flu like body aches

– Loose stools and nausea after breakfast

– Having knee pain may or may not be related , night sweats Orthopedic tomorrow. May be unrelated never had knee problem before

– Knee muscle pain diminishing Orthopedic for knee probably not related

– Sinus related I think

– Bruising at injection site

– Vertigo PT

– Burning pain in knee probably unrelated. Flair up of muscle pain most likely fibromyalgia

– Fluid in my ear , tinnitus , feeling ear is blocked probably unrelated to shots Doctor office

Stress, Toothache and Pain in jaw

6WC-26758-06662

– This may just be allergies, stress & lack of sleep over 2 nights

– Redness is on left arm below the injection site, some swelling under the left armpit

– Congestion that started on Saturday, easing today (this is normal for this time of year). Not accompanied by anything else.

– This may just be the weather, but starting on 12/12 I had an aching jaw (left side) and on 12/15 a tooth that was sore when I put pressure on it. That pain eased on 12/16 & has been going away. Still mild soreness in my jaw (left side).

Artificial menopause, Mastectomy and Hepatic pain

6WC-32500-24799

– Localized redness/itchiness/swelling at injection site - about width of and orange

– Redness on arm got a little bigger and swollen at injection sight, slightly itchy, but flat, less red at the moment.

– Injection given on opposite arm (right). 1st dose given on left arm and I had a hot spot that was itchy and it has faded but still a mark. Will monitor this 2nd dose given on the other arm.

– Some anxiety/irritability/not slept well since 1/18/21

– Sought treatment for asthma-like issue

– After booster vaccine, I had painful lymph nodes under arm where I received the shot and some body aches. The lymph nodes concerned me and I reached out to my pcp to let her know.

– Surgical menopause following hysterectomy surgery in March 2022.

– I had a recent mastectomy surgery and recovering from the procedure.

Sensory overload, Electric shock sensation and Nervous system disorder

6WC-51854-99506

– Exhaustion

– Migraine (probably unrelated)

– I had a bad wheezing cough on Saturday morning which I believe was an unusual allergy attack; it knocked me out all day but didn't recur. I've had several days of unusually severe migraine this week with no obvious trigger.

– Migraine, exhaustion, high anxiety -- but I am adjusting medication so it seems unrelated.

– Weird twitchy-face neurological zaps. (Investigating.) Bad migraine week, but within my known parameters.

– Neurological twitches/sensory overload bursts that we theorize are a nerve pinch or migraine aura.

Heart rate irregular, Eye pain and Dyspepsia

6WC-80142-47719

– Last 2 or 3 days Ive felt like my heart rhythm is a bit off and occasional mild chest tightness or mild heartburn.

– Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat and occasional heartburn type sensation

– May be unrelated, but I have a strange ache under my right rib cage and have for a couple of weeks. Not painful, but annoying.

– Positive test for Covid taken on 12/16/21. I feel fine apart from lethargy, sniffles, eyes slightly aching. Cough and congestion seems to have subsided.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Diabetes mellitus and Gastrointestinal disorder

6WD-15689-07705

– I am a Type 1 diabetic and have NOT noted any changes in glucose or insulin sensitivity after receiving my vaccine.

– Diarrhea on 1-13 through 1-16, an unrelated GI virus

– I am a Type 1 diabetic- The carb to insulin ratio is programmed in my insulin pump are too high today, starting at breakfast this morning. Prior to getting my second vaccine dose, they were perfect. I wonder if the vaccine has Increase the effectiveness of my insulin or lowered any insulin resistance I may have?

Blood glucose fluctuation, Tooth infection and Blood glucose increased

6WD-20685-93823

– Blood sugar has been low all day. Was running high the past two days.

– Dizziness

– Dizziness is gone. Feeling a little tired out today.

– I was running a low grade fever yesterday. One question, why am I still receiving messages to schedule my second dose? I already received two vaccines!

– My blood sugars have neen running higher than normal and I've been feeling lathargic. I've had chills and have not been hungry. Some nausea - especially after eating - but no vomiting.

– Trouble sleeping

– Toothache. Dentist thinks it's an infection. Dentist's office/in person

Intracranial pressure increased, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension and Back pain

6WD-22115-25167

– On 8/28/21 I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension also known as Pseudotumor Cerebri. Ive been in the ER 4xs and spent a week in Swedish hospital. I was perfectly healthy before 8/28 per my labs and dr exams.

– Ongoing achey back, joints, legs and feet. This may be related to the medication (Diamox) I take for Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension (which I've reported and was diagnosed with in 8/2021, but my doctors aren't certain if it is.

Erythrodermic psoriasis, Eosinophilia and Blood creatinine increased

6WD-23876-63941

– I had some nasal pharyngeal secretions and some cough last evening and at night which has cleared today

– On February 5 in the morning I have sudden generalized anaphylactic reaction with generalized urtericarash for which I had to go to the emergency room and was given IV steroids and Benadryl. I have taper down my steroids but I am still taking Benadr

– Non-ST MI on February 18 which led to five Coronary Stents and an angioplasty.

– I have had Erythrodermic psoriasis Which seems to be improving a little bit. I had eosinophilia which is starting to get betterAnd my creatinine is starting to improve, my hypertension is starting to be coming under control

Renal neoplasm, Tooth infection and Tremor

6WD-25459-56310

– Itching all over body

– Some facial itchiness

– Covid Arm on day 9 after vaccinating

– Shortness of breath

– Infection where tooth extracted by dentist. First time in my life and had many extractions in 53 yrs.Fatigue and extreme tiredness did not go away after reaction to second covid vaccine shot.

– Itching at injection sites, both upper arms. Still have alot of fatigue, never seemed to get my energy back. Joints hurt more and some low grade fever of 99.6

Tonsillitis, Pharyngeal swelling and Hypersomnia

6WD-27689-84365

– Nine hours after I got the shot yesterday I was exhausted. I went to sleep and I slept for 12 hours. I work in process for another eight hours and then I had to go back down for another three hour nap. I am simply exhausted and Ive also had chills and a fever

– Still just a little more tired than usual but nothing like yesterday.

– I had a severe sore throat, and tonsillitis. There was also severe swelling. They put me on antibiotics and prednisone. It cleared within about a week.

Gastric dilatation, Renal cyst and Hepatic enzyme increased

6WD-30822-17892

– Having the worst pain in my kidneys with swelling legs and sweating profusely for nothing! I feel exhausted all the time now and no amount of rest is enough! When I got the vaccine I didnt even feel it now inside of my arm hurts you cant rub i Primary Doctor office

– Ive had the weirdest things wrong very fatigued, swelling of my hands and legs. Elevated liver enzymes, kidney cyst on right side severe sweating! Fever chills distended stomach lots of forceful gas! Pcp

Radius fracture, Dyspnea paroxysmal nocturnal and Hypothermia

6WE-15627-37103

– Clammy; sweaty palms. Intermittent during first 90 minutes post-jab

– Myalgia, arthralgia, hypothermic 94.6°F

– Bloating

– Vertigo / dizzy spells

– Post Nasal Drip -induced cough

– Moderate PND and mild to moderate cough controlled with cetirizine

– PND + cough

– mild/moderate PND w/ mild-moderate cough

– 60-75 min post jab hypothermic sensation

– Night sweats

– General itchiness everywhere

– Non vaccine related left radial head fracture (<20%) resulting from fall on soft grass due to loss of lateral balance while in motion.

– Rapid Ag COVID- 12/14/21; Rapid Ag COVID+ 12/15/21. Tested daily thereafter. Rapid Ag COVID- 12/27/21. 100% asymptomatic following Moderna vaccination booster 11/01/21. 14 day isolation completed. Entered 12/15/21, exited 12/29/21.

– When I eat, I frequently develop a runny nose. I've checked with others and they report the same. That's both here in the US as well as in Canada, Australia, and England. That also covers Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and the AstraZeneca vaccine products

Memory impairment, Parosmia and Dyspepsia

6WE-18170-45701

– Soar throat, headache, congestion

– A week ago on Sunday - Tuesday, I started having a lot of brain fog. I was very forgetful and couldnt remember events of the previous few days. Last Wednesday, I started getting vomiting, diarrhea, chills, but Noro seemed to be going around family

– Cough, runny nose

– After having COVID-19 in October of 2022, I lost my sense of taste and smell which slowly started to return, but now certain odors smell really bad like something rotten. Have also seemed to be experiencing more GI issues such as heartburn & diarrhea

– Sore throat

– Cough and soar throat

Nasopharyngitis, Rhinorrhea and Cough

6WE-22768-30672

– I had West Nile Virus. First symptoms May 24, 2021 with head ache and whole body aches. Then nausea and loose bowels. Two visits to urgent care for headache and bodyaches then for nausea. Diagnosis on June 4th at final doctors appointment

– Had a cold. Runny nose and cough. No fever. Cough has lasted 4 1/2 weeks so far. Went to (b)(6) doctor and discussed things to help cough and they are helping. Can sleep 6 hours without coughing now. Believe I am on the mend now. Appointment at Aurora Center Health

Sluggishness, Dry eye and Poor quality sleep

6WE-31494-22860

– Slight pain neck gland right side Same side had vaccination

– Pressure a little high

– Neck a little stiffArm that had shot in slightly sore

– Some occasional aches and painsSome lack of energyA sore throat

– Stuffy nose Sore throatMay be allergies?Some slight aches and painSluggish

– Allergies?Some aches and pains mostly minor

– Some Minor aches

– Some aches and pains (knee)Occasionally exhausted Cant sleep well

– Not sleeping wellTiredAnxiety Shortness of breath

– Tired Not sleeping well Dry eyes Occasionally upset stomach aches

Migraine with aura, Swelling of eyelid and Ocular discomfort

6WE-34084-69314

– Migraine for the past 3 days

– Swollen eyes and ver terrible migraine

– Intensive migraine and swollen eyes head pressure. Pain in legs and abdominal pain General down feeling . Today it is 2 weeks since second shot. Im not feeling well at all, very sick . I called cdc to understand why Im so sick after so long

– Allergic reaction continues like if the vaccine enhances any allergic reactions . Pressure in head frontal and eyes . Feel tired and cant do normal activities

– Headaches body aches chills

– Yesterday I had fatigue , like a down not feeling well , the same symptoms of. Not feeling well after the vaccine 2nd shot 4-5 days after: feeling weak and fatigue.

– Headache and tired

Polymenorrhea, Amenorrhea and Irritable bowel syndrome

6WF-33907-47096

– Ive had serious gas this whole time

– Lymph node in armpit on arm shot was swollen and surrounded by bruises lasting four days. Used heat compressions for the pain. My IBS is still mad about the shot as well

– Ive had no period. Now a week late.

– Still no period since first shot. Not pregnant.

– Large bruise at injection site

– Again really late for my period. First shot two weeks late. This one over a week so far

– Period did finally come 10 days late. Super bloody and painful

– Elbow pain on arm for 3 months now. No over usage or activities to make it happen. On arm where I got both shots

Peripheral ischemia, Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome and Lung lobectomy

6WG-26309-04653

– I also have my period right now, so some symptoms may be from that as well. I am a Covid long-hauler too, and joint pain and body aches are some of the symptoms I experience from that now.

– My swollen and inflamed toe that I have had for about a year since having Covid is improving quickly and feels less painful.

– One of my symptoms as a long-hauler is chronic fatigue. Although my fatigue feels different now somehow, and it's easier to think and speak. My joint pain is less severe than it was prior to my shot.

– My knee is the only joint that really hurts today, but it has been a symptom from my Post Covid Syndrome that I have had on and off for the past year. I have also dealt with chronic fatigue for about a year now as well after having had Covid, but the fatigue I have now feels more manageable.

– My acral ischemia on my left big toe improved almost immediately after my shot, and my toe healed significantly for the first time since getting Covid over a year ago. Then when I ovulated, the inflammation began increasing again.

– I am a long-hauler, and since having Covid over a year ago, I have had those symptoms as a norm.

– My temperature is tending to be subnormal sometimes by slightly more than a degree, but I feel like I am burning up today.

– Since I had Covid over 15 months ago, I have had inflammation occurring in some joint. For a few hours today, I had a period of no joint pain. Also, my acral ischemia normally flares at my period which is occurring now and yet my toe barely has any redness and no swelling. Huge improvements!

– My acral ischemia on my left big toe began to flare up again today.

– My right knee was doing better inflammation wise, but it is flared up again. I have struggled for about the last 15 months with post covid joint pain.

– My long hauler symptoms are often worsened during different parts of my hormonal cycle. I am ovulating and the accompanying joint pain in my right knee is much more like what it was in the beginning of being a long-hauler. It is very painful.

– The inflammation that I was suffering from in many joints as a long-hauler is now increasing again, especially in my right knee.

– My menstrual periods changed after I had Covid about 16 months ago and my cycle became shorter and more painful. It was improving, but after the vaccine shots, my periods are triggering debilitating inflammation and seem to be not on time again.

– Having increased inflammation in my knees and feet. Period was delayed by 12 days this cycle. I feel very sick. I've noticed a connection between increased Post Covid symptoms and my menstrual cycle, but it's much worse than it has been recently.

– My normally very steady menstrual cycle became much longer for one month, but it appears to be normalizing and my menstrual symptoms became worse, but appear to be going back to normal as well.

– I forgot to report that I am also recovering from a left lobectomy that was performed on Dec 13th. My previous bout with Covid may have weakened a congenital birth defect that suddenly caused internal bleeding in my lungs. Also, I have long-Covid.

– I am disabled from long-covid and have chronic fatigue.

– I have had long-Covid chronic fatigue since April of 2020. I am ALWAYS fatigued, and often in pain.

– Constipation prior to the diarrhea. Also, I am disabled from long-Covid chronic fatigue, so severe fatigue is always present.

– The fatigue feels more like my normal long-Covid chronic fatigue now.

– I am permanently disabled from chronic fatigue long-Covid, so the fatigue never goes away.

– The joint pain feels like my normal long-Covid joint pain which I have on a regular basis.

– My fatigue feels like my normal chronic fatigue long-Covid symptom.

– The symptoms I have today feel like my normal long-Covid ones I have had for over 2 1/2 years.

– The inflammation I experience from long-Covid that worsens with my period was much more severe this cycle. This is my normal experience with long-Covid after having a Covid vaccination. It normally improves after about 4 months.

Lymphadenopathy mediastinal, Ophthalmic migraine and Eye irritation

6WG-44144-92164

– Night sweats

– I forgot to mention that I have had some axillary lymphadenopathy that has been present since week one. Still present

– My eyes burn

– Lymphadenopathy, eye pain

– Lymphadenopathy

– Lymph nodes

– Lymph nodes that hurt in axilla neck and chest

– I think you should ask more open questions. I am a health care provider who also has an autoimmune disease. I have not felt good since the second injection. I have developed ocular migraines and have been in a flare. Not a coincidence. Thanks

– I have had a lot more migraines since getting the first Covid vaccine in January. They were previously well controlled.

Toothache, Sleep disorder and Somnolence

6WG-85578-96496

– Little breathing took a benadryl

– Last night chills and body aches milf today fine walked 3 miled

– Dizzy and stuffy breathing took benadryl and clariton the

– Dizzy and have to take Flonase and Clariton is this okay?

– Dizzy and brain fog

– Dizzy

– Dizzy teeth hurt brain fog

– Dizzy brain fog

– Shooting pains in body, nausea, dizzy brain fog. This is not 24/7 it comes in waves.

– Muscle pain dizziness nauseous

– Aches pains headaches dizziness

– Muscle and joint ache. Headaches fog

– Muscle and joint pain, weak and nauseous. Dr office now doing pt

– Sleeping 9_10 hours a night since vaccinated.

– Very dizzy

– Duzzt

– Dizzy and joint ache and sleepy 9 hours deeply sleeping, Have Fitbit then I get tired right away

– Brain fog, fatigue, pains all over in muscles and joints.

Abdominal distension, Flatulence and Upper respiratory tract infection

6WH-63332-69893

– Gassy & Bloated

– Since 3/28 I have had to use my inhalers. I use them only 1-2x/year. I didnt mention it b/c I thought it may be allergies . But just in case it is a side effect, I figured I would report it.

– Still have asthmatic cough - but its better today

– I caught a URI from my grandson this past Sunday. Covid 19 negative. Started with scratchy throat Sunday, then runny nose Mon-Wed. Cough started on Wed and worsened. Fever Thur 101.9. Went to Drs today - Zpak & prednisone w/my inhalers. Asthma

– Escalated Asthma response

– Asthma flare up from my Booster is a lot better. Minimal coughing

Influenza, Nasopharyngitis and Headache

6WJ-19168-33450

– I apparently had GI bleeding due to the three blood thinners that I was taking following my TAVR last September. We stopped one blood thinner and the bleeding appears to have stopped. I'm now on iron supplements and things are getting better.

– Came down with what felt like cold. Took rapid COVID-19 self-test two days in a row and both were negative. Symptoms are now getting better.

– I felt like I had the flu & had very bad headaches for 2 nights. On the 3rd night I felt better. My wife and I both tested positive for COVID-19. She had symptoms for about 5 days prior to me. She now tests negative; I'm still positive.

Initial insomnia, Dyspnea and Nasal congestion

6WJ-23229-06488

– Felt a little queezy when I first woke up

– None feel pretty good today

– Injection site is a little tender to the touch but other than that all is good

– Im feeling fine just a little more tiredBut dont know if it pertains to getting vaccinated But Im feeling ok

– Yesterday I felt just generally off My sight was off also didnt feel sick but was run downing a little shortness of breathLast nite had issues falling asleep stuffy nose but today Im feeling better not 100 percent but better

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Sleep disorder and Tremor

6WJ-29101-11783

– I woke up at 1:30am because my both arms were tingling, and my body was shaking. I did drink hot milk, and plenty of warm water and I got better.

– Tingling and shaking the hight I got the vaccine when I was sleeping. It woke me up. I did drink hot milk and warm water and I got better.

– No

– Last night l woke up at midnight with acid reflux, and I was shaking. I had a cup of hot oregano and garlic tea and I got better.Another thing I note is that I feel sleepier than before vaccinated.

– Ni

– Accidit reflux.

– None

– Headache.

– Migraine.

– Migraine, body ache and acidy reflex.

– Feel tired and sleepy very often.Some headache.

– Sleepy to often and ache.

Hemorrhage, Blepharospasm and Menstruation delayed

6WK-15446-14342

– Watery eyes on right eye I'm planning to call my pcp because my belly hurts and keep running to the bathroom because of diarrhea

– I keep getting hot flashes, belly pain and diarrhea on and off. I still get very tired even without working hard. I contacted my pcp, was told to keep watching the symptoms

– Get random headaches, body aches and very sweaty

– I do still experience muscle aches and Ive been seeing more muscle spasms. Im planning to get the 2nd vaccine soon

– My whole body was itchy last night and the previous day

– Belly pain and underarm lymph nodes swollen. Random diarrhea

– I had underarm lymph nodes swollen and belly pain, my period was delayed and very heavy since I got the vaccine

– Swollen lymph nodes, sweating a lot and twitching and muscle spasms. Period was late and heavy

– Tiredness, muscle spasms and twitching

– I been getting a lot of muscle twitching and tingling in my left thumb

– Irregular bleeding

– Tested positive for Covid yesterday 2-1-22

– Eye muscle twitching is bad

– My right big toe hurts and been getting pain in my leg and calf muscles

– Muscles twitching

– Cold symptoms and chest pain

Cellulitis, Tenderness and Peripheral swelling

6WK-17093-86986

– A sun-burn type of red skin sensitive to the touch on lower left leg, same side as injection site

– I have swelling in lower left leg, shot given in left arm

– Lower left leg still swollen- messaged my doctor

– Lower left leg swollen worse- goin to er in morning- for the record I am not taking the 2nd shot after this horrible week

– My leg swelled up, went to er and was diagnosed with cellulitis, spent 6 days there before being released today

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