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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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Living alone, Tibia fracture and Foreign body sensation in eyes

XUC-93970-85283

Had yesterday nausea, arm pain, sneezing, runny nose, felt like I had rocks in my eyes, after taking two hot showers all Asthma medication including one dose of steroid inhaler and one dose of Benadryl last night and another today, feeling ok. Eating light still. Lots of water and ginger ale and a few crackers

Had to take 1 more Benadryl for itching, no hives no rash

Feels like I have sand in my eyes

No meds needed. Still have fatigue. Just had a good dinner

Fatigue, a good day followed by two not so good days. Not sleeping as well. New after COVID shot

Fatigue, chills, some nausea

Just a harder time with allergies and some fatigue. Simply cannot count on everyday being as good as it was before shots.

Pain. Generalized

Hurt my back. Live alone. Taking it easy. Also allergies are so disruptive.

Low fever, upset stomach, fatigue. It started on 3/28/22. Lasted two days. At home Covid test, negative. By Monday I felt better. Lots of water, warm ginger ale. Chicken soup and crackers. A little liquid Tylenol and slept a lot.

Fractured my tibia

Pre-existing condition improved, Joint swelling and Hypertension

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These symptoms were yesterday, the day after I received the 2nd shot. I also had touble sleeping last night and could hear my heart pounding when I tried to rest yesterday and my blood pressure was high. That went away around 3am. When I woke this morning at 6am, most of the symptoms were gone and now all are gone. I'm now feeling very good. I have also noticed as a benefit, that my knees and joints that have arthritis do not hurt and the little swelling in my left ankle is gone today - maybe not related, but interesting.

Sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, low fever, tiredness, some mild aching in legs

Skin warm, Limb discomfort and Swelling

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Covid arm. Today i noticed my arm felt bruised and it hasn't fekt that way in a few day. Later i nitices it was itching and hot to the touch at the injection site and it res and swollen. This didn't happen until 1 week after the injection.

The area where i got the shot it was very swollen, red, hot and itchy. It grew to 4 inches in diameter and every evening it was even hotter to the touch and I had flu type symptoms but only in the evening. Today the swelling is a bit better.

Hordeolum, Flank pain and Neuralgia

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My left eye filmed a little after my shot, thought nothing about it but when I woke up both my eyes had filmed up I was able to wash it away with a few tries. It has not been a problem for the rest of the day

My sinuses seem to be full sometimes, and for the last week I have been really tired.so it could be allergies or a slight cold.

I had nerve pain under my arm and side and breast on the side of where shot was given. It felt like I was going to get shingles

I am having a pain on my left side kinda by my back under my rib cage

I have a sty on my left eye

Choking, Neurological symptom and Skin exfoliation

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Swollen lymph nodes near injection

Swelling in lymph nodes under both arms

Extreme flakiness

Lower back painlike kidney area

Decreased appetite since yesterday

Lower back painI would think it was entirely unrelated but my husband who was vaccinated a few days after me experienced the exact same thing a few days after me

Feeling cold and lymph nodes are super swollenchoked trying to eat lunch because my glands were so swollen

Lymph nodes are still very swollen

Swelling in lymph nodeshas gone down a bit but still is visibly swollen

Still some slight swelling in the lymph nodes but thankfully has finally gone down!

This is a migrainehave vision changes also, and I have a long history of migraines. I cannot imagine that it has anything to do with the vaccine.

Had Covid in late April/early May Experienced coughing, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, loss of smell (totally gone but only for 36 hours), fatigue, headache, muscle acheneck was killing me, and a few weird things like tongue tingling

Leg pain, sometimes with stomach pain, and bizarre nerve reactions like sudden pain responses without stimuli (that have resolved quickly so far)

Sore throat, headaches pretty typical reactions to seasonal weather change and heat being turned on

Had bronchitis, sinusitis and an ear infection CVS Minute Clinic and a follow up with my PCP

Glucose tolerance impaired, Irritable bowel syndrome and Weight decreased

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Abdominal pain probably related to my IBS

Abdominal pain probably related to my IBS that is better than yesterday.

I think I had a cold or possibly it was the vaccine. I woke up at 2 AM with a pounding headache and a sore throat. I called in sick to work it was 2/9 and I was sick for 24 hours. I also was very tired. It went away as abruptly as it came.

I am now pre-diabetic. I have been having a lot more arthritis pain. Also my blood pressure went up a little. I have lost some weight and have follow up blood work scheduled. Regular Dr visit.

Mallory-Weiss syndrome, Oral candidiasis and Stomatitis

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Nothing just peachy. First dose got a bit tired mild. System s of sleepiness. Also the nice young women an md women should at lease have a smile on their faces and just a little humor would be absolutely nice and realaxig for the people that need it you know sir. Or man. But over all very pleasent to be very short no chit chat no then about possible side affects. Bit gone real fast for me. N-No line like or tv at all. Invie got Lupidi andibody or lupus. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND YOU !!! Thank you safer way Id eve right wy Walked in with appointment

Caugh and got thrush and sores all ove my mouth None

Mallory wiess syndrome

Skin swelling, Neck mass and Sinus pain

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A small, soft, moveable mass appeared above my left collar bone, possibly a lymph node, possibly unrelated to vaccine

I previously mentioned a small lump which appeared near my collar bone on the injection side. It is still there, has become a bit painful when touched, the area seems to be a little raised and I can feel more smaller lumps in the surrounding area which I hadnt noticed previously.

Becoming more concerned by the day about the lumps and puffiness above my left collar bone. The pain is mild but conspicuous.

Still concerned about the lumps near my collarbone on my left side. They are still slightly tender to the touch.

Still have swelling and very mild pain at the base of my neck and above my collar bone on the side the vaccine was administered.

Fatigue, mucus draining down the back of my throat, sore throat, sinus pain, mild headache quite possibly all allergy related. Plus muscle soreness.

Ear infection, Asthma and Bronchitis

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Difficulty breathing asthma

Was checked for Covid 19. Had a negative test. I have been sick this week with bronchtis and ear infection. Went to ER Care Now. Gave me antibiotic and steriod shot which caused my anxiety and depression to worsen.

Was sick with cold or flu like symptoms but not Covid. Headache, chills, achy muscles sore throat.

Lymph node swelling in testicle area on same side as vaccine.

Bad discs in back. Was in hospital for three days

Chest injury, Nasal dryness and Seizure

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I have seizures that weakens my immune system and that is why I am thankful to get the vaccine

I have seizures as well as degenerative disc disease in my lower lumbar spine

Shortness of breath and fatigue

I have had some problems with breathing as I am riding my bike or just being at home and I also have a problem with my right ribs from three weeks ago when my bike and I fell over on the right side on the ground and I hit my ribs on the ground .

A lot of coughing and mucus and dry noses on the inside of the nostrils and some chest o

I have experienced hard times breathing due to cigarette smoke from someone else and it caused me asthma

Micturition disorder, Pulmonary fibrosis and Cholelithiasis

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Spot in vision

My vision problems yesterday went away couple hours after shot

Persistent cough

Cough

Still persistent cough

Numbness and tingling in fingers of right hand. Also dizziness and headaches off and on. Not sure if related to shot. Doctors office

Leg and back pain. Probably not due to vaccine.

Pains in face and neck, headache

Cough and leg aches

Cough, chills, diarrhea, lots of phlegm, urination problems, joint pain.

Shortness of breath, lung scarring. Possibly due to a past covid infection. Currently diagnosed with gallstones and waiting for surgery.

Living in residential institution, Knee arthroplasty and Rheumatoid arthritis

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I have been tired, light-headed and dizzy for the last 3 days

Feeling lightheaded

Very tired, some dizziness, smell of constant odd odor.

Joint and muscle pain, headaches, brain fog I think my symptoms are the result of newly diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis and the new medication I'm taking to treat that. Office vists with multiple doctors.

Not Covid related. I'm in the hospital after knee replacement surgery. I had a negative Covid test before entering the hospital. Planned surgeery

Cold or flu-like symptoms, sore throat, cough, headache, sinus congestion I am in a skilled nursing home for recovery from surgery and doctors here provided care

Blood cholesterol increased, Hypersensitivity and Musculoskeletal stiffness

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The vaccine site is just a little sore and stiff

Very tired. Hard waking up and last night took a tylenol for a headache. I was up all night as if drank a pot of caffeine. Felt like I would jump out of my skin. Never had that reation to a tylenol and I rarely take them.

Having symtoms of being allergic to sunscreen. Put some on. Within an hour felt if I could not move. As if legs and all weighed a ton. My heart was beating loudly. I went into the shower soaped all off and felt much better. Never happened before.

Suddenly high cholestrol shown in January blood test. Lsat test in June 2021 did not show that.Never had before. Also some days so tired and forcing myself to get things done while other days sharp and feeling good.

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Muscular weakness and Hypoesthesia

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Injection arm hand numbness/strange sensation Phone consultation

Right arm tingling

Tingling/numbness in opposite arm (right) which received first covid vaccine Phone conversation

Right arm shot #1 weakness and tingling Phone call

Right arm first shot injection. Likely administered incorrectly and hit bursa Dr office visit

Right arm first injection SIRVA Dr office visit

Right arm first shot injections SIRVA Doctor office visit

Right arm injection #1 SIRVA Office visit

Right arm shot #1 SIRVA Doctor office visit

Right arm first shot SIRVA Dr office visit

Right arm injection #1 SIRVA Dr Office Visit

Right arm injection #1 SIRVA Dr. Office Visit

SIRVA injury injection #1 Dr. Office visit

Failed in vitro fertilization, In vitro fertilization and Infertility

XUG-27605-99000

Starting IVF Fertility cycle next week, happy to report data to you about that :)

I am currently beginning an IVF cycle with my fertility doctor, and would be happy to talk about it and answer additional questions if you would like me to :)

I forgot to mention that Ive had some bruising at the injection site on my arm for several days now No pain but definitely some bruising :)

EXTREMELY abnormally heavy menstrual cycle, also failed IVF embryo implantation this week.

Still getting EXTREMELY heavier than normal menstrual cycles. IVF cycle was unsuccessful during vaccine shot #2 :(

Oral mucosal blistering, Neurological symptom and Aphasia

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Stiff neck on injection side

Tired, lethargic, dizzy, sore all over.

I had a blister on the corner of my mouth the day after my shot and it's still there. I did not associate the 2 until I googled it and saw it was a side effect.

Dizziness

I have been sick twice in the last month. Sore throat headache, fatigue, sinus congestion or post nasal drip. Diarrhea.

I feel like I had a stroke, like I struggle to find the words sometimes, or I mix them up. I am struggling to focus and concentrate on my tasks, or even hold a conversation at times. I have had almost daily migraines. And fatigue.

Erythromelalgia, Cortisol decreased and Addison's disease

XUH-29313-48421

Have: Addison's Disease, Hashimoto's, psoriatic arthritis

I have psoriatic arthritis & Ehlers-Danlos, so that's probably why I have joint pain today. It's 20 degrees out.

Related to Addison's - had a low cortisol episode today. Also my biologic med for psoriatic arthritis has been failing, so my joints are flared up. Not vaccine related.

I have Addison's and psoriatic arthritis

Having a psoriatic arthritis flare, most likely

Increase in joint pain (I have psoriatic arthritis and my biologic is failing), increase in erythromelalgia flare ups.

Diagnosed with erythromelalgia and vascular rosacea (symptoms have been present for a while, getting worse in past 3-4 months); having psoriatic arthritis flare

Tested positive for type 2 cryoglobulinemia

High hematocrit, MPV, high total compliment - with hx of erythromelalgia. Being evaluated for polycythemia vera. Regular office visit

Confirmed - thyroid cancer

COVID-19

Campylobacter infection, Herpes simplex and Cold sweat

XUH-29671-95213

Funny heart palpitations, intense fatigue, and general malaise. Saw my internist who did an EKG and blood work (checking heart, thyroid and glucose) but noted all tests were normal. But I still dont feel quite right. Doubt its related to vaccin

SEVERE cold sweats for over 18 hours

Cold sweats

I got a cold sore/Heroes Simplex on my lip - I only decided to mention it because the same thing happened after my 2nd vaccine!

Bad cold, cold sweats, sore throat and cough. Got a Covid Test as a precaution and it was negative.

Campylobacteriosis. Really affected my liver.

Neck mass, Nodule and Tenderness

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Muscle knot in the left collar bone region( never had this before getting the vaccine shot)

Muscle know near collarbone is still there, tender to touch, and seems to move around a bit

Small muscle / nerve know near left collarbone region - still there. Not as painful as yesterday.

Muscle knot as decreased in size and no more pain / tenderness

Local muscle pain in right thigh (back)

Cough, body pain,fatigue

Developed a cough that has lasted from 06/12 to 06/22 Very minimal decrease in severity of coughing , taking otc dayquil/nyquil offers only temporary relief for maybe 4 h durations

Cough/ congestion

Gingival pain, Toothache and Abdominal distension

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Nasal congestion which began shortly after receiving the vaccine. Feels like a head cold. Sore eyes as well. Bloating in stomach (gas)

Teeth and gums hurt. Both arms sore. Lower back pain.

Left message for doctor. Am going online now to recommend people DO NOT get the shot based on my reactions.

Nine days post vaccine and both of my arms are as sore as if I had pushed a truck.

My arms still hurt. Why are you asking? No one there is reading this or offering advice to me.

Arms STILL hurt two weeks later. Teeth hurt as well. Definitely causing my fibromyalgia to flare. When do i feel better?

Impaired work ability, Anosmia and Lymph node pain

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I had chills, mildly elevated temperature (99.6F), muscle/body aches, and fatigue up to 48h after receiving the vaccine but before I received this follow up survey to report current symptoms. They did make me feel too ill to work but resolved after 48h and I managed them with Tylenol.

ongoing swollen, tender axillary lymph node under arm of injection site

nasal congestion

symptoms due to COVID-19 infection: fatigue, shortness of breath, body aches, nausea, diarrhea, loss of smell

Impaired healing, Taste disorder and Parosmia

XUJ-97909-70760

Reduced sense of taste and dry mouth.

Congestion, cough and sore throat. No other Covid symptoms like headache or muscle pain/weakness. Tested negative using 15 minute test. Symptoms lasted about one week and ended about 3 weeks ago.

Dry mouth resumed about one week after 2nd booster. So, I assume the dry mouth I had for several months last year were a side effect of the vaccine.

Dry mouth continuing and somewhat worsening, similar to after the first two vaccinations.

Sinus infection and nose bleed that doesn't heal. Suspect may be due to new blood pressure med started in March and not booster. Symptoms started about one week ago. Noticing a strange, pungent smell as a result.

Sinus infection has recurred. Antibiotics resolved several weeks ago but has now come back.

Impaired work ability, Bronchitis and Hypertension

XUK-25432-42212

99.1 F temperature today and still constantly fatigued

Severe sinus and bronchial infection at the same time within 10 days of going back to work as a teacher. It was severe enough that I missed over a week of work, and a month later I still have a slight cough. Covid test was negative, I was told.

High blood pressure-- high enough to require daily medication. I ended up in the emergency room when it hit 190/110, and they admitted me over night since it wouldn't come down and stay down.

Pulseless electrical activity, Liver disorder and Pallor

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Vision changes.. electrical pulses in hands leg & neck..extreme bloating audible stomach activity jittery feeling hands numb tightness in arms & legs vertigo "crickets" in head ears feel warm & muffled hearing & face pale bad taste in mouth

Nausea headache liver comdition appt Fri 7/16

unrelated I feel neuropathy however lethargy depression and cognitive impairment with word recall and unable to come up with the word I want to use has been ongoing I am unsure of the origin thinking age-related but it was too sudden of a drop off

Sepsis, Atrial fibrillation and Urinary tract infection

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Afib is back happened with 1st shot as well this time worse been going on since w days ago last time completely stopped by 3rd day.also short of breath. If continues will contact my dr

Still hVe AFIB

Afib is still happening i had none before shot seeing dr soon

Afib continues

Afib is continuing

Had to have breast biopsy which was false undoubtably caused by vaccine effects!!!! Biopsy

I was hospitalized with Sepsis. I was very sick it was from a UTI.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Insomnia and Pain in extremity

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Pain in arm significant, did not want to activate muscle and used my other arm to move the injected arm to reduce pain. Difficult to sleep. Can't raise arm above shoulder level without pain and needing to stop.

Not as intense as yesterday but can use my arm for small activities without pain. Was able to sleep but got a headache at night and in the morning that went away midday

Much better today, feel more normal. Still have a slight headache.

Insomnia

Rhinitis, Blood glucose increased and Nephrolithiasis

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Rhinitis

Mild fatigue, but did not prevent my session of cardiac rehab today.

Chest pressure with increasing severity. Went to ER, checked negative for heart attack, diagnosed with pericarditis, stayed overnight to be observed. With meds, inflammation has subsided. Remain on anti-inflammatory until August cardiologist visit. Follow-up with primary care physician and cardio NP for EKG and screening.

Fatigue, low energy level. Elevated BG levels (A1c). Two small kidney stones (neither has passed or caused any pain).

Cerebrovascular accident, Memory impairment and Irritability

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Headaches, stomach ache, lathagy

Tiredness mild

Lightheadedness infrequent

Lightheadedness

Sharp headaches and dizziness/ lightheadedness

Still dietitian brain fog, dizziness, poor connectedness; poor, poor concentration, irritability. Had covid prior to vaccine. Residual effects and challenges post covid and vaccine

Severe dizziness, severe migraines. MRI of the brain resulting in evidence of a minor stroke.

Blurred vision, excessive anxiety, hard time focusing and remembering

Grip strength decreased, Swollen tongue and Abdominal distension

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Tongue swelled up overnight but has gone down since last night.

Feels like the flu without the diarrhea and vomiting. There is nausea.

Left arm joint pain at elbow (same arm as shots). Not getting better and hard to use.

The joint pain in my left arm is getting more apparent its not just my elbow now its my shoulder and basically radiating up my whole arm. Since I do not have insurance at the moment Im looking into that so I can see a doctor.

My left arm still bothers me. Depending on how its positioned I have difficulty grasping things and the pain is still present. Feels numb at times or heavy at shoulder.

Left side joints are painful.

Left arm pain in joints and muscles. Gastrointestinal issues, bloating constipation, hard to breathe at times.

Asthenia, Dyspnea and Nausea

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I must have just had a cold. Dizzy, weak, slight nausea. No loss of taste or smell. I took a test, and was negative. I'm fine now.

I felt a little weak and nauseous for a few days a few days ago. It was mostly at the end of the days I felt that way. My temp was actually a little higher than my normal but still under 98.6. I'm better now.

I had labored breathing, a headache and nausea for a weekend. I took an at home Covid test and was negative though.

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