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.
Polymenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual disorder
Severe cramping 5-6 hours after shot and then started my period
Pain in my right hip area. Been constant since the shot. Feel it after sitting awhile. Like a hour or more.
Started my period again. 2nd time in the same month since I have the vacccine.Never had a period 2x in the same month in 44 years
My period is back again. The 3 time since I got my last covid vaccine. This has never happened to me in 44 years.
Tested positive for Covid 08.17.21
Multiple system atrophy, Atrophy and Muscle disorder
These symptoms exist on a daily basis due to a medical condition - Multiple System Atrophy
These symptoms are ongoing; related to a medical condition, Multiple System Atrophy, which was president before the vaccination; no change in severity of symptoms due to vaccination
These symptoms occurred prior to the vaccination as a result of a medical condition, Multiple System Atrophy.
Symptoms due to a prior medical condition, multiple system atrophy no worse after receiving vaccine
Due to medical condition, multiple system atrophy; no change since receiving vaccine
The symptoms are due to a medical condition, multiple system atrophy. No change since receiving the vaccine. However, today I have experienced slight congestion and mild cough
Symptoms are related to a prior medical condition, Multiple System Atrophy; no change in symptoms since vaccinations received
Fatigue and muscle achesI are normal for me due to a medical condition, multiple system atrophy; however, today these symptoms worsened
Fatigue and muscle pain are normal due to a medical condition, multiple system atrophy. However, for the past 24 hours, my muscles have been frozen. I normally with a walker, but, have not been able to get in/out of bed or on/off toilet. Ambulation was too risky.
Multiple System Atrophy, an ongoing medical condition, Because its fatigue and muscle aches. However, these two symptoms have been more troublesome since vaccine #2.
Muscle aches and fatigue due to an existing medical condition, multiple system atrophy. No worsening of the symptoms today.
These symptoms are due to a medical condition, multiple system atrophy.
These two symptoms, were present before the vaccination and due to a medical condition, multiple system atrophy
The symptoms are related to a medical condition, masterful system atrophy. They are now at the same level they were prior to the vaccination.
Sinusitis bacterial, Bacterial infection and Sputum discolored
My period was late by 16 days. Finally got it today. Not sure if that was because of the vaccine or related to lexapro I took for about two weeks in early February and stopped.
Sinus infection. Negative for COVID, negative for strep. Sore throat, sinus pressure in ears/neck pain, tons of yellow phlegm, runny nose.
I had a terrible bacterial sinusitis infection. Tested negative for covid wed, thurs, and wed. Dry cough, no fever, runny nose, sore throat, loss of taste, tingly tongue, full body aches. Z Pak for 6 days. Recovered after 10 days.
Lymph node pain moderate
Sore throat
Congestion. Tested positive for Covid 19 yesterday.
Missed period again, not sexually active. Had it Dec, got booster + got Covid, missed Jan, had it feb, missing March so far 12 days.
Ocular discomfort, Bone pain and Secretion discharge
Eye pressure
Aches to the bone. Fatigue
Bad flu-cough, sinus pain fatigue, headache, low grade fever. Tested negative twice for covid-19 since flu symptoms began.
Worse cough. Worse asthma. Lightheadedness Family
Cough, low fever, headache, chills, some sneezing, frequent inhaler use for shortness breath
Asthma has gotten worse byfar since contracting covid in February. Still wake nightlygasoing for air at least twice a night and have to use my emergency inhaler. Lots of lingering mucus and cough frequently to attempt to express it.
Injected limb mobility decreased, Dry skin and Dry mouth
Muscle pain at injection site, limits raising arm. Yesterday, too.
Deltoid muscle is less sore; able to lift my arm more easily
I apologize that I should have disclosed this earlier: Itchy skin on forearms and anterior neck since Summer 2020. Was NOT exacerbated by the vaccine. I am taking generic Zyrtec daily starting 1/11/2021, and I am moisturizing my skin with relief.
Actually, what I reported yesterday, itchy skin on ventral forearms and anterior neck. What I reported yesterday, itchiness better with moisturizing.
Runny nose
Does it matter if the injection was not intramuscular?
Not sure I received an IM injection
Dry mouth, dryness
I had a colf
Immune system disorder, Hyperacusis and Ear disorder
My ears are sensitive to too much loud noise. Idk if its from the vaccine or something else.
I thought i had covid but i tested negative. It must have been the flu. Fever, body aches, headache, nausea, dizzy like on a boat.
Lung issues. Constant fatigue. Sensitive ears. Weak immune system. I have had a sickness that lasted a week or more, in 5 of the last 7 months. Was checked for most of them and didnt have covid again. Flu, cold, and the last one was strep throat.
Breakthrough COVID-19, Chest discomfort and Chest pain
Movement of arm hurts not the site
Heavy feeling in chest Chest painChills no tempFatigue
High risk exposure at work to covid positive co worker Have symptoms, on home iolation the 1/19 per MDH.Rescheduled second vacination to 1/21 after isolation per CDC recommendation
Arm is very sore
Fatigue everyday
Break thru severe case of covid-19 11/2021. Received monoclonal antibodies Cardiac and air hunger/ sob since, headaches, joint pain and chronic fatigue
Alopecia, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Neck pain
Neck pain
No
Neck ache and minimal headache pain
One week ago today, I discovered a 2 inch bald spot on my scalp. I have never had any issues with my very thick hair. Scheduled 2 doctor appointments to report and seek help. Very scary.
I continue to lose more than usual hair On my head and am currently using a doctor prescribed steroid on the spot that is balding.
Dizziness and headaches and additional alepecia spots on my scalp
Unusual amount of hair loss during shower
Some hair loss, so I am watching this very closely.
Neck ache
Neck stiffness
Injection site scab, Menstrual clots and Menopause
Forgot to report last week that I had light menstrual bleeding-first time since January 2021, as I am peri-menopausal. This week, I have scabbed skin near second injection site.
Period is heavier and includes pea-sized and dime-sized clots. Ive not experienced this level of period bleeding for over 15 months.
Headache. Musculoskeletal discomfort. Period started up after having missed some months at peri menopause
Renal impairment, Nodule and Sluggishness
Knot is arm I received first shot in.
Kidney functioning affected early on, not as much output and darker in color, but has been improving over the past few days.
Sever diarrhea up to 7 times per day all week with stomach cramping. Temp 99.3 daily
Still have diarrhea. Sometimes have to stick close th bathroom.
Mild diarrhea. Still smells like covid.
Diarrhea with vomiting Running temp 99.5
Running fever daily 99.4 today. Usually 99.5. Some diarrhea still. Generally feeling feverish and sliuggish, sleeping a lot.
Still running temp 99.5 and have diarrhea.
99.2 temp. Eyes burning, tired and lethargic, slept most of the day.
Fever still running 99.4 on a daily basis. Also still lethargic and sleeping most of the day.
I have not taken my 4th shot. Don't know why I'm getting this text message.
Lung disorder, Muscle twitching and Paresthesia oral
Tingling of face and lips
My face is still tingling and numb - this is by far the worst symptom.
Tingling and numbness in the face.
Still lingering numbness and tingling in my face. Had a brief bout of abdominal pain, chills, and felt hot last night. But that went away quickly. The worst side effect by far is the tingling and numbness.
Still feeling odd twinges all over my body - tingling and numbness in my face continues. Telehealth visit on Tuesday.
Severe headache started on day 4, yesterday, and still have it today.
Stomach upset - headache is much better
Severe muscle pain in arms, neck and shoulders.
The tingling and numbness in my face and hands that I experienced immediately after the vaccine returned. It also began affecting my feet.
Sore throat, phlegm.
Strange sensation in my lungs and breathing. Not sure what it is. A cough has developed that wont go away.
Diverticulum intestinal, Vitamin B12 increased and Diverticulum
Primary doctor
Gastritis
High vitamin b-12, high lactase, gastritis
Heart, gastritis and kidney
Diverticulosis of the colon, gastritis, spine pain, weakness and fatigue, joint pain, bad headaches!
Diverticulosis of the colon, wringing in ears
Wringing in ears , gastritis, colon diverticulosis
Burning urine, irritation in my throat, fatique
Can't smell, can't taste anything, stronger tinnitus Ear Nose & Throat Specialist
Self-injurious ideation, Chromatopsia and Oropharyngeal blistering
Ache in my throat
Ache in throat
Throat ache
Extremely tired! On Friday at work while standing at the podium listening to the students my head felt like it was swirling, I began to feel dizzy. Holding on to the podium for stability suddenly I am seeing rows of black grayish dashes.
Head dizziness
Swollen lymph node -soreness. Chills and sweating, dizziness, weaknesses. .
Coughing more often
Extremely exhausted , really bad headache, ache in throat.. coughing more often
I have been feverish with temp 99.0.. coughing with chills resulting in me staying home from work.
Not feeling well
Heart fluttering, icy cold hands
I have developed a cough! I go for hours without coughing, then I have a burst of coughing: otherwise feeling good.
This a.m. the arm that I received the vaccinations in was so sore, I could not lift it up to my head. I am coughing, sweating under ny arms soaked thru the blouse I was wearing. I have a headache. Very tired.
Coughing more often, when coughing I feel like I am going to vomit, icy hands.
Coughing, sore throat, chills, icy cold hands. Otherwise my health has been excellent....I would like to understand why I continue to have this coughing, cold. I had all of my vaccinations, as well as my flu shot and 1 of 2 Pheumococcal vaccine.
Temp 100.5 chills icy cold hands. Headache, ache left back area throat, very fatigue
I received my CoVid booster on April 7. Yes I did experience symptoms for one week after.
Headaches
My body is very sore, stiff, ache, nauseous, chills. Extremely tired . I was going to leave work early but I could not.
Chills, Pyrexia and Oropharyngeal pain
When I got my shot on January 18 and for 72 hours afterwards I had many symptoms fever chills headaches extreme fatigue and malaise but I didnt get asked or I didnt fill out correctly so I didnt get a report this and I think its important that you know I had these about 12 hours after the injection for 24 hours pretty intense and then chills and a headache 72 hours afterwards. Post 72 hours I have had no symptoms at all
Injection site discomfort, Hypersomnia and Erythema
SLIGHTLY sore if I touch the bandage. MILD.
5 inches below the injection a 1 inch stripe of redness which is slowly disappearing. Mild soreness disappeared after 48 hours.
REAPPEARANCE of my red mark on Tuesday, Jan.26. Same place as previous but larger. 5 inches below injection. First an itch then slightly tender. 5 inches long and 4 inches wide mark. Slowly diminishing and no itch the last couple of days, not tender.
I did not take any medication. The headache was short lived.
I experienced fatigue the same day I received the 3rd shot and the day after, Oct. 25,26
Severe cold with sore throat. Started on Tuesday, April 19. I had fever 100.7 and 98.9. On Tuesday, April 26 at (b)(6) I was tested NEGATIVE for Covid, Strep throat and the flu. I still have some dry cough and am still not myself but better.
My test was positive for Covid on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Had a sore throat for 3-4 days and blew my nose a lot. I felt tired. It's better now and I'm going outside for a walk and errands today, Oct.6.
Mild tenderness at the injection site.
Yesterday evening about 8 hours after my injection I experienced severe chills. Mild nausea until this morning. I have slept a lot.
The redness by the injection is nearly gone.
My appetite could be better. Walked in the park for 30 minutes.
Vitreous floaters, Feeling jittery and Dry throat
Bloated abdomen Brain fog Left arm feels like its going to fall asleep. Heart beating too fast
I didnt get to report in for the 2nd day. On the 2nd day I still felt tired and a queasy tummy. My arm only halfway hurt. Today, the 3rd day, I am back to my normal self again.
Dry throat
A very low-grade fever today. My normal temperature is 97.8 and my fever today registered at 98.4.
2 kidney stones painful, but they passed
Left breast soreness
Jittery shaky all day. Too much walking around caused my heart to race several times. Felt tired, caught my breath. Good thing I dont do drugs, or Id be a goner.
Yesterday I felt good, too. Heart raced a little.
Blurry vision in both eyes, new annoying floaters in my left eye, failed my eye exam, this happened on the first day I was sick in December 2020.Sometimes I smell terrible like sweaty armpits, onions, a musty smell. It lasts for a week at a time.
Feeling of body temperature change, Eye irritation and Dysphonia
Burning eyes Called my GP to see what I could take to help Sx's. He didn't call back yet
Stuffy nose, hoarse voice
Stuffy nose and eyes burning
Stuffy nose & hoarse voice
My lymphnodes in my armpit & neck are very swollen. Armpit started 2 days ago my neck I noticed this morning.
Even more swollen lymphnodes in armpit, shoulder, collar bone & neck that are visible
Incredibly huge lymphnodes in my neck and arm
Lymphnodes still very swollen
I had a sore throat and developed a fever blister over the week (i have herpes B i believe) there weren't any other factors im aware of other then my immune response to the vac that could cause this
Still have enlarged lymphnodes in my neck
I currently have a sore throat, swollen glands, and lymphnodes- possibly from allergies Have an appt with my GP soon
I have had swollen glands/lymphnodes during a sinus infection doctors office
sweating to freezing
I continue to feel super cold and then super hot
fatigue cough congestion sinus pressure - not from the vaccine
swollen lymphnodes, reactivated Epstein Barr without being around anyone
Periarthritis, Osteoarthritis and Muscle strain
Joint pain - osteoarthritis - in left shoulder. Pulled muscle in left hip. No reason to think these are related to COVID vaccine. Symptoms occurred 2+ months after second shot. Physical Therapy
Have a common cold. Nasal stuffiness, draining, and a cough.
7-day head cold & cough
Head cold. Sinus congestion. Cough. Runny nose 10 to 12 days in early March. Tested negative for COVID.
"Frozen" left shoulder joint Dr's office visit
Poor quality sleep, Insomnia and Pruritus
No
A few days ago I could not sleep. I lay in bed all night, and fell asleep around 4 am. My alarm went off at 5. I was not tired at all, and I usually need 8-9 hours of sleep to feel OK. Not sure it was the vaccine, but this has never happened before.
I was very itchy. The itch traveled around my body. Sometimes my wrists, then palms, then ankles, then inside my ears, my stomach, my back, etc. My doctor said use Motrin. I did for 2 days. Feel 100% better now! Love my vaccine! Itch was wirth it!
Erythema, Injection site pain and Chills
I had a bad headache 2/27/21, as well as chills. Still had veey mild symotoms on 2/28/21. Also, a lot of pain in left shoulder. Redness and arm to touch 27, 28. Much better 3/1/21 and today. Happy to be done with Petco Park. Ended up walking in for both appts. Effucient inside, streets outzide a real mesz. Especially 1)29/21 first appt.
Pain at injection site. Constant dull ache. No rash or redness. Very mild pain, but seems odd so long after vax.
Facet joint syndrome, Impaired quality of life and Fine motor skill dysfunction
Numbness, tingling and shocking sensations in my right arm (opposite arm from injection); abnormal EKG with referral to cardiologist; headaches; dizziness; significantly worse TMJ pain on right side of jaw; fatigue
Nausea, more intense paresthesia in right arm and hand which has compromised my fine motor skills at times, diagnosis of mild uncovertebral hypertrophy at joint of vertebrae (c6 & 7) from an ultrasound conducted on 12/20/21
1/27/22 Diagnosed with chronic migraines which significantly impact daily activities and quality of life. 2/14/22 Diagnosed with benign paroxysmal vertigo and videonystagmography showed evidence of peripheral vestibular dysfunction
Oral pain, Eye pruritus and Dyspepsia
Mild sore throat when I woke up
Heartburn, body aches, nausea, tiredness
Light cough
Pain on left side of throat, sore on roof of my mouth on left side. Body aches
Itching eyes
Fatigue and body aches
Came back from a trip and felt like I got the flu. Tested positive for Covid
I have trouble sleeping more than 3-4 hours.
Problems getting a good nights sleep
Stomach upset. Diarrhea
Diarrhea, lethargy, mild headaches
Upset stomach, diarrhea
Decreased activity, Exercise tolerance decreased and Hypertension
Left hip pain. I feel it is muscular in nature. May be exercise related, but I cannot identify a causal event.
Increased heart palpitations. I do have this issue, but in Mid March for3 weeks, I experienced increased palpitations, decreased ability to run without getting short of breath and general decrease in wellbeing. I am now recovered.
From 3/5/21 - mid April, my ability to run decreased significantly. SOB, heart palpitations (history of PVCs & PACs) and dizziness of increased severity. Many tests resulted normal. By June, I was able to begin to run well. VO2 returned to normal.
Heart palpitations- worsening; increased high blood pressure
Rash macular, Rash pruritic and Hypersensitivity
About 8 days after 2nd shot, I began developing a rash on arms, legs, back and chest. Tomorrow will be 14 days since injection and I am going to have to go to the doctor for something to treat these hive-like, extremely itchy red spots.
Allergic reaction to second shot resulting in the need have a steroid shot on Friday, February 19, and being on prednisone February 20- 24.
Vértigo and nausea Yesterday and the day before.
Injected limb mobility decreased, Pain of skin and Bone pain
Tested + for covid 19 last Monday
I wanted to report that about 12 hours after my second vaccine- the arm I received the injection in- was so painful. Like bone pain. I could barely lift my arm. I went to bed feeling achy. I woke up with a covid like headache, muscle and skin aches like I had with covid. I took Tylenol and by the afternoon I felt fine. I just wanted to report my symptoms the day of and the following day because I forgot to sign back up on the app the day o received the second shot. I did get covid 1 week after receiving the first vaccine.
Itching
Rhinitis allergic, Muscle tightness and Sinus headache
sinus headache, not shot-related
pretty standard for me
Allergic rhinitisFatigue
Diarrhea, brief low-grade fever, fatigue for two days; probably grandson's cold. He got tested when had low-grade fever and fatigue and was negative for SARS CoV-2 and influenza.
Nothing Covid related. Allergic rhinitis. Sore muscles from overuse.
Nausea, diarrhea, upper torso muscle tenseness.
I had Covid-19, confirmed by PCR and home-test (antibody). My husband had Covid-19 at thw same time, 3 weeks after he got his Moderna Booster. We both had 2 days of flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle aches, fatigue) followed by severe coughing that
Rash erythematous, Epistaxis and Rash pruritic
dizziness, light-headed, vertigo
Still having frequent vertigo episodes and dizziness. Developed these lumps above my left clavicle (on the same side as I got the vaccine shot). I'm thinking/going it's just swollen lymph nodes
Having another vertical episode, which isn't new. Also chronic pain in my right hip and leg and low back pain, not new but getting progressively worse this week. I broke down and finally took some pain relieving drugs besides the topical rubs
Severe low back pain, shooting pain down legs and neck
Vertigo, dizziness
Sharp pain in chest
Rash with small red purple bumps on chest. I noticed then a couple weeks ago, but thought they may be pimples, but now I know it's a kind of rash, it's slowly going away
Bloody noses, small rash on cheeks
Yesterday, heavy breathing with some pain in chest lasting 20 min
Diarrhea yesterday too, but didn't know if it was connected
Low back pain
Head discomfort, Paresthesia and Headache
Pressure and tingling and throbbing headaches that have lasted 3 weeks and 4 days since vaccine administration. Nothing helps the headaches
Still have headache and pressure after 4.5 weeks
Still have head pressure and symptoms as before. It has now been 12 weeks
Still have the same symptoms of head pressure
Going on 1 year of symptoms post covid vaccine. Head pressure at all times of the day, non stop. Sharp pains in head.
Fibromyalgia, Gait disturbance and Pyrexia
My fever spiked sometime between 19-20 hrs after the shot. I slept 11 hrs overnight. I used 2 canes to walk to the bathroom and kitchen in order to mot fall. I used Tylenol and washrags to keep my temperature between 100-102. Most symptoms oddly went away or greatly decreased btween hrs 34-35. I do have fibromyalgia. .
Note: I have fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia
Fever remqined between 101-102 until 11pm last night
Vulvovaginal rash, Vulvovaginal swelling and Vulvovaginal pain
I got a severe vaginal rash, pain and swelling on Friday (1/15/21) night which caused pain with urination that did not begin to subside until today, 1/19/21. Ive made a gynecology appointment for 1/20/21. I cannot get into my Gynecologist until 1/20/21
I was positive for covid 19 on 11/19/21. Got a booster 11/16/21 but was around a lot of people 11/13/21. I was off work for 2 weeks. I still feel Fatigue and some melancholy. RN job not affected. Working part time.
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