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.
Sleep talking, Abnormal dreams and Rash
Ever since I got the vaccine Ive been having very vivid dreams, extremely involved dreams, talking a lot in my sleep. Not taking any other vitamins or anything nothing. At first I didnt think it was anything but now I think its related to the vaccine the dreams are very strong and real!
Extremely vivid dreams continue every night!
Last nights dreams were not as vivacious!
Started having vivid and extraordinary dreams. No other problems!
Very active/ realistic dreams again
Still wild vivid dreams
I never have any symptoms and Ive had three shots I dont believe they work!
Rashy skin conditions that appear on my sides, arm pits, groin area. It flares up and subsides repeatedly.
Sinus arrhythmia, Suicidal ideation and Blood pressure inadequately controlled
Dizzy hard to breathe erratic sinus rhythm My dr made me stay at their office one hour and sent me home? I feeling like Im dying
Coughing, runny nose and eyes lungs feel full
Strange emotional disturbances! Sudden crying for no reason followed by anger and thoughts of suicide
Strangely moody, and feel like general dog shit
I'll oss of appetite
Extreme Depression! Why? Nightmares etc. This is not right. Bad cough heart palps
Severe headaches constipation total fatigue everything taste funny that i eat!
Low blood pressure, and low heart rate then bp spikes to 248/90 out of no where
Cardiac, my heart starts to raise bounding high sinus rythm pulse 145 bp raises from normal to super high last a few minutes to an hour feels like im on fire inside out! Scary crazy feeling followed by extreme fatigue i slept 18 hours....
Had to go to the hospital, have a irregular heartbeat I have been having stomach pain and short of breath and having trouble keeping stable blood pressure keeps spiking then dropping low
Unstable BP and HR. Irregular sinus rhythm notable on all EKGs new heart condition couldnt have any more vaccinations due to reaction my health has gone to hell and i have to apply for disability because im unable to work
Dissociative disorder, Chronic fatigue syndrome and Hypothyroidism
I have chronic fatigue syndrome and a dissociative disorder, so my fatigue and headaches may stem from that, respectively
Pain again at injection sight.
I have chronic fatigue syndrome and a dissociative disorder so both conditions could explain prolonged fatigue and headaches.
I have chronic fatigue syndrome, so the fatigue could be from that
For the duration of this second vaccine, my PTSD, CFS, and nightmares have flared because of Asian hate news (I am part-Asian), so I am now reporting this separate from the vaccine
Dizziness when moving neck, my chronic fatigue syndrome flared up
Hypothyroidism, vertigo
Strange taste in mouth after jab, a little lightheaded
Worsening of CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia
I have chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, so my symptoms are naturally exacerbated by vaccines and the walk to and from the facility to get the vaccine.
The fatigue is part of my chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, so I am generally in poor health
I have CFS/ME and fibromyalgia, so my health is generally fair to poor on a daily basis.
Heart palpitations and increased heart rate at rest. Called 911 to check out my vitals to make sure it wasn't a heart attack
Facial nerve disorder, Macular hole and Tic
Slight burning and aching at injection sight
Fatigue, tire more easily.Shortness of breath upon exertionI had covid in August 2020 my symotoms are perhaps due to covid
I am having some issues with my left facial nerve. I have a persistent tic of my left eye with an altered sensation of my forehead eye and cheek Appointment with my primary physician 11/27
Blurred and distorted vision: a hole in my macula In office visits with retina specialist
Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Rash erythematous and Rash
Rash like poison oak on my hand and arm. Right hand worse than left. Looks like an allergic reaction. Don't know where I could have gotten it. No direct contact to brush that I am aware of.
My rash on hands and arms is better, but the rash has appeared on my lower leg calves and ankles.
Red bumps on arms and legs occurred 2 weeks after booster. Don't know if it's related or not. My doctor didn't know what it was. It's better now.
Foot operation, Pelvic pain and Irritable bowel syndrome
Very Slightly soreness at injection site
Armpit pain
Dizziness
Bad Back ache
Armpit swelling
backache
Very bad headache, slight dizziness, trouble concentrating, body feeling heavy
Lymph node swelling and pain, backache
Swollen Lymph nodes in armpit, stiff joints
Swollen lymph nodes in armpit, pelvis pain
Upset stomach/IBS flare up, anxiety, migraine headache
I had foot surgery, so this has nothing to do with my vaccine.
Salivary hypersecretion, Tongue disorder and Feeding disorder
Some congestion, feel sick as a dog actually in bed now which i never do. Haven't been able to eat hardly a thing. Felt fine except a little sore arm the first day then yeserday i started to feel weird in my throat and headache, nausea
Constipated but i have IBS so when i have diarrhea one day im usually constipated the next. Terrible headache this afternoon. I have Vestibular disorders so many medicines make it worse plus dizziness. But compared to wanting to die yesterday i feel much better
My tongue is really thick with dry mouth have to constantly swallow or saliva builds up. Swollen tongue
Femur fracture, Weight decreased and Laryngitis
The pain in my arm is almost gone by today. I will be calling because I can't scheduled my shot close to 2/18 because so many are in the next group. You should schedule both at the same time very frustrating
Dizziness
Slight dizziness
I broke my femur in October, got booster and recently had a very faiguting bug with fever, chills, vomiting diarrhea but tested negative for covid on home test.
GI problems, losing weight
Dizziness postural, Laryngitis and Somnolence
sore throat last night, less sore in am
dizziness when bending down
dizziness, ? vertigo
dizziness, + vertigo saw a PA in my PCP office
dizziness, × vertigo
minimal dizziness, still keeping head up, minimizing head movement, tx for vertigo
recurrent vertigo in May...lasting about a week, but able to work
I did have pain under armpit , ( injected arm) probably lymph node area day 2 after shot, gone by say 3
I have a cold with laryngitis
runny nose, moist cough at times,
10 hours of severe diarrea, vomiting...followed by back ache, headache, fatigue...slept all day
Pharyngeal contusion, Quarantine and Hypersensitivity
Chest a bit tight. Roommate tested positive 2 days ago. Isolating separately
Weight on/in chest, throat congestion but not sore throat. Roommate tested positive Monday 09/19
Chest tightness/pressure, bruised throat, building congestion. Roommate tested positive 09/19, awaiting own PCR results
Exposed to covid 2 days after bivalent booster. Tested positive for covid Sept 23. Atypical symptoms.
Allergies flaring up as I foster kittens
Thirst, Erythema and Influenza
Left upper quadrant pain for about 30 minutes this morning. Resolved on its own. I dont normally have that pain.
Rash of small red dots on left arm ( shot was in right arm)
Intermittent rash on upper arms, mild joint pain and muscle aches.
Extreme thirst
Yesterday 4/6 fever went up to 101.2
I have been having end of day joint and muscle pain and fatigue. I've Covid tested negative
Continue to have joint pain and tiredness at end of the day
Had influenza A, tested negative for Covid x 4
Migraine, Vomiting and Diarrhea
I did not fill out this survey the day following my first dose and wish I had. In the middle of the night following the vaccine, I woke up in the middle of the night with an intense migraine. I suffer from them once or twice a week and take Ubrelvy. I put off taking my medication until shortly after 6am. I woke with intense nausea and had one bout of diarrhea in the morning. I vomited a few times that day and had terrible nausea for most of the day. My head pain subsided in the early evening. It seems like the vaccine really intensified my migraine. I dont always vomit from them. But this time it was really intense. The day following my migraines I am very tired. Seemed this caused even more exhaustion. My stomach still feels slightly nauseated. Usually this lasts a day after a migraine. I also had the chills for a little bit the morning following the first dose, but it didnt last long. I did not have a fever at any point. I hope this information helps and I apologize I did not fill this out sooner.
Close to vomiting but didnt.
I suffer from frequent migraines but I feel like I have been getting them even more frequently recently. It may not be due to the booster but I thought I'd mention it in case it could be reheated to it.
Panic attack, Anxiety and Palpitations
Slight but detectable tingling in the ring and pinkie fingers of my left arm (injection arm)
I checked body aches, but what I mean by that is simply a sore arm.
My Knees hurt, but that could be due to cycling and kneeling in the garden!
Knees feeling better - I think it was probably just from use rather than from the vaccine
In the past week I have been very anxious due to other ongoing health concerns and trying to find a new job. I've had frequent mild panic attacks, involving heart palpitations. I don't feel they are related to the vaccine in any way, though.
Clumsiness, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Injection site warmth
Upper arm / shoulder area where i recieved the injection, my skin felt a little warm to the touch and soreness in my shoulder
Arm soreness peaked and then started to subside
Soreness in shoulder is almost gone.
Very light headache about 1 hour after the shot. Also felt a little clumsy and tired. Took a nap for about an hour and felt better. Mid afternoon did some walking and felt ackyness in both hips.
Oral pruritus, Dysphagia and Pharyngeal swelling
Swelling of my throat hard to swallow and difficulty breathing
Runny nose soar throat cough congestion
Cold sweats, nasal congestion, coughing, phlegm
Coughing up phlegm sore throat tightening of the chest
Sore throat cough congestion phlegm sneezing
Nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, phlegm, shortness of breath
Phlegm, nasal congestion, coughing, difficulty breathing, sneezing
Itchy mouth throat and cheeks
Runny nose sore throat
Headaches, fatigue, muscle aches
Headaches, muscle aches, fatigue
Fatigue, muscle aches, headaches
Excruciating Headaches, Extreme Fatigue, Nauseous, tingling of the face arms and legs, my face arms and legs feel like they fall asleep. Numbness to the face arms and legs.
Constant Headaches, Tingling of my nerves on arms and legs, Dr. Office
Blood pressure increased, Ear pain and Headache
Left ear pain, so HA; I had a covid test yesterday and it was negative
Yes... wasPrescribed an anti hypertensive and diuretic for elevated blood pressure... I had never had HTN before
I had a mammogram in June that needed a follow up diagnostic mammogram of my right breast and axillary area. June 17 I had a ER axillary biopsy and right breast biopsy. Biopsies were negative. This was approx 4 months after my 2nd covid vaccinatio Radiology for breast and axillary biopsy
Appendicectomy, Breast tenderness and Seasonal allergy
Lymph node swelling on neck (right side & injection side) - possibly seasonal allergy related. General breast tenderness for about 1.5 days last week; no lumps felt.
Under arm swelling
I had an appendectomy at the end of July. I doubt this is related to the vaccine.
Lymph node swelling (armpit on arm where bivalent vaccine received)
Lymph node swelling (arm pit)
Lymph node swelling underarm (uncomfortable)
Lymph node swelling under arm pit (painfull)
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Hyperhidrosis
I do feel tired, but I dont know if its due to waking up at 0635, which isnt a normal occurrence, or from the vaccine.
Yesterday, the fatigue was enough for me to not be able to normal activities. As I am not able to amend yesterdays, Im reporting it today. For today, all my symptoms are very light and the muscle aches are just at my neck. While my arm was a little sore in the morning, I no longer feel pain.
The fatigue/tiredness may have been a result of having three hours of sleep last night and may not be related to the shot. I had a light runny nose.
Was sweating a lot without doing much.
Runny nose and dry/itchy throat. Same for yesterday too including the nausea.
Runny/stuffy nose.
Runny nose, mild symptom.
Finally, no more runny nose.
Blood iron decreased, Muscle spasms and Asthenia
When going for a walk I seem to have less energy and my breathing is more labored.. it seems to be more evident since the 2nd shot.
Continue to feel more short of breath and more tired than before the vaccination.. its not stopping me from doing things but I feel it..
Excessive fatigue and shortness of breath.. some unusual cramping..
Shortness of breath, exhaustion and substantial drop in Iron count. Primary Care Physician and Cardiologist
Eye infection, Middle insomnia and Infection
Better than fair, but not great. Slightly more irritability & sleepiness today than usual. Eating well though. May be related to teething or a virus as I have also been less than 100% (with no fever & negative rapid tests).
Irritability is probably at or just above baseline
I did not receive the text reminders the last few days. He has been good with nothing to report.
Some additional irritability and multiple waking periods, almost certainly associated with an age appropriate leap / 10-month sleep regression
Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy and Pain in extremity
Swollen lymph node in the axilla of the injected arm (left axilla) - uncomfortable to move and cannot touch
Still have the swollen lymph node in the axilla of the injected arm (forgot to put it in my daily check in yesterday) - still swollen and sensitive but improving and much smaller
Still small amount of swelling in lymph node in axilla of injected arm, and every now and then get a couple sharp stings in my deltoid right at the injection site, as if I just got poked again, but otherwise good!
Trismus, Lip pruritus and Glossitis
Lock jaw and mild asthma
a slight bit of wheezing a few times during the day, itching/burning sensations on various places of my body off and on all day (felt like I got into stinging nettle is the best description)
Slight bit of itching and lymph glands in neck swollen
Itching, swollen lymph nodes in neck, sore throat
Sore throat, mild itching
Mild itching on face, especially lips and tongue feels like it is raw and covered with blisters but isnt, dry mouth, slight tightness in chest, (same reactions with 1st dose)
Temp was down to 95.1 for a bit
Lymph node under arm that I got shot in is swollen and sore
Swollen lymph node and soreness under arm that I got the shot in
Lymph nodes in neck and under arm I got shot in are swollen and tender.
Lymph nodes in neck and under arm of shot swollen and sore
Lymph nodes in neck still swollen and tender.
Swollen, tender lymph nodes in neck.
Received booster, had similar reactions as w/first two shots for a week (half of what was experienced with 1 & 2). Blisters in mouth, swollen glands/joints, aches, low grade fever/mild chills, headache, slight bit of asthma, numb lips
Arthropod bite, Skin discoloration and Thrombosis
Had a bloody nose yesterday
No
Achy around base of head at back (at lymph nodes?)
Bloody nose
Full feeling in back of head at base - lymph nodes?
Tingly feeling in legs last night
Sinus congestion
Stomach distress (ache and a little diarrhea) and painful knee - though maybe neither are related
Had a red 2-inch diameter circle of tenderness like a warm bruise on inside of my right ankle. Worried that it might be a blood clot, but then decided it was probably an insect bite. Better but still evident after almost 2 days.
A blue/purple bruise appeared on my left hand and wrist for no apparent reason. Also continuing pain (from about 2 weeks ago) in my right leg near the knee caused me to worry about blood clots. Doppler test
Fatigue Office visit with primary care physician
Had fatigue attributed to low hemoglobin, which was diagnosed to be caused by MDS. These followed a couple of office visits with doctor and blood tests.
A fever
Fevers from neutropenia from MDS and associated treatments.
Ureterolithiasis, Psoriatic arthropathy and Renal disorder
Hives on my palms & arms took Benedryl
I got hives on my hands and forehead yesterday but took benadryl and it subsided
Have had hives on my hands...and they get red. Dr doing blood work to see if I have Reynauds Disease. Saw her 7/14.
I had Kidney Stones one blocked my Left Kidney & gave me a complicated Infection. I was in Hospital twice in September. I Had two procedures done. Was on antibiotic for 3 weeks.
Kidney Stones that blocked my left Kidney and caused infection . Was in hospital twice in September. Had 3 procedures done
Now dx with Psoratic Arthritis Poss Skin Cancer on left side under left breast Going for Biopsy
Ear congestion, Respiratory symptom and Breast pain
Ear infection, starting Tuesday, March 2, for which I am taking antibiotic drops. Beginning this morning, drippy eyes, some sinus congestion, post-nasal dripping, swollen glands., & fatigue. Just went for a covid-19 test.
Ear congestion
Urinary tract infection Lab visit to leave urine sample
Soreness in my breast. I did not mention this before because i didn't realize it could be related, but i subsequently read that it might be. Scheduled mammogram.
Sore throat Covid test; steep test
Fever, sneezing, fatigue, sinus and nasel congestion for 3 weeks, still have some symptoms. I had 3 covid tests, 2 of them PCR, over 1st 2 weeks of this; all came back negative
Sneezing, nasal and sinus congestion, fatigue, chills, slight fever
Sneezing, congestion, dry cough
Hyperparathyroidism, Esophagitis and Tongue disorder
Numb tongue
Raised welt-like rash at injection site. 2inch diameter,hot, very itchy. Started day 8. Benedryl helped. Still there but faded
Still bruised at injection site.
Flare of autoimmune disorder of esophagus.
Autoimmune esophagitis is still flaring.
Hyper parathyroid Flare of autoimmune diseases.
Joint and muscle pain
Tongue felt thick right after vaccination.
Leg cramps, flare of autoimmune esophagitis.
Increased migraine headaches
Numb lips and tongue
Injection site swelling, Feeling hot and Abdominal discomfort
My upset stomach may be due to the volume of stress I have - new job and graduate school starting tomorrow
Still a lot of stress in my life which may be causing the upset stomach
Last night I got quite tired. My arm is sore where injection was. I am a bit nauseous today
Every muscle is sore
Woke up in wet sweaty sheets face feels hot
Concerned I got a larger dose of covid-19 immunization this time.
Swelling and redness below injection site is bigger
Irritable bowel syndrome, Confusional state and Syncope
Achey, fatigued
5/5/2021 approx 4pm Fainted; Dizzy and confused
Im dragging around like im 90. Feel so tired and slept after an appointment. Had to cancel landscaper today. I was tired yesterday, but today I feel like i got hit by a truck.
Very fatigued. Been sleeping on and off for days.
IBS and gastric issues for the past month. Saw physician and GI specialist for Abdominal/pelvic CT. All clear. GI specialist
Polyp, Formication and Asthenopia
15 min. to an hour after first shot I had a taste of medicine in mouth. I also have off and on blurred vision which started about 15 min to an hour after shot. About an hour later, my eyes got heavy like I wanted to sleep. Now, I am tired.
Tingling in fingers (went away)
Monday 8/2/2021 - - could not get to sleep last night, -woke up exhausted /blurred vision at 8:30 am -still have metallic taste in mouth, and my stomach is upset. Pulse nasal drip (but I had that before from allergies). I sent an email follow up with doctor and I didnt get a response yet.
August 3 - I felt very good yesterday no problems or symptoms
8/4 occurred after report filled-metallic taste, blurred vision 8/5 - creepy crawly feeling in arm and achy, pins and needles in left hand (left arm is where shot was given)
Feeling of weakness
Today, I dont feel good and my entire arm hurts up to under my armpit
Lump in under arm area of left arm where I got the 2nd shot
Stomach has been bothering me, but I had a colonoscopy & endoscopy. Everything came back negative including they tested 2 polyps which came back negative. My head has been woozy so I am to get a CAT and MRI. Last menstrual came 2 wks early.
Arthritis, Body temperature increased and Abdominal pain upper
Dry coughing non-productive
One and one half weeks with slight elevation of temp. Extreme moisture pouring from pours in upper body. Dr. said if it continues with a higher elevation to get back in touch. This was my regular appointment. So, Ill click no on next question.
Arthritis of spine given a steroid injection.
About 10 days of loose stools. 3 days with and several days without over a period of about a month. Called the Dr. who wanted a sample and I was unable to give him one. Lots of stomach pain. Took OTC meds. Do not believe it was COVID related. Called and described symptons and went by the office to pick up sample kit.
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