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.
C-reactive protein increased, Respiratory tract infection viral and Asthma
I am having more trouble breathing due to allergy season and getting covid in January. I am getting my allergy shots every three weeks and taking Benadryl once a day plus my normal anti-histamine.
My breathing continues to be difficult since spring. I have increased my bp meds due to sustained high bp, 2 puffs 2x a day advair for asthma. My asthma has advanced. Also have high CPR inflammation confirmed by blood test. Due to covid + Jan 2022
Throat tightness, Menstruation delayed and Thirst
Chest and throat tightness/pain, armpit pain
Migraine, no energy
I am not sure if related but period was super late. 8 days later than expected. Ive had more migraines since getting the shot than normal. And been more thirsty.
My period seems to be more irregular. Maybe just something unrelated.
Armpits sore, first day I had fever, achy, tired, migraine. Migraine continued on and off for 3 days so far
When I stand or make quick movements my head will pound. Armpit lymph nodes very sore and tender
Still a migraine that comes and goes. And also sharp pains in head when I stand or move too quickly.
Minor cold symptoms. Slight congestion, slight runny nose
Exercise tolerance decreased, Viral infection and Atrial fibrillation
I had a week of dizziness. I believe this was caused by a non-Covid virus. Covid PCR test was negative.
Cold symptoms - mild congestion, cough
Some fever, cough, considerable fatigue, loss of appetite. Multiple antigen tests and one molecular test for Covid all negative.
Lower exercise tolerance and shortness of breath due to return of afib (diagnosis preceded the pandemic by just a few months but then had resumption of sinus rhythm for more than a year, until last March). Office visits to Internist and cardiologist
Lack of energy.
Photopsia, Extrasystoles and Vitreous floaters
Lightheadedness / Feeling Faint, about 6 hours after the first shot
Very bad headache.
Muscle soreness, but could be related to new exercise activity the past few days. Also headache.
Sleeplessness, neck pain
Neck pain, night sweats, tonsil pain
Some itching on face, neck pain, sleeplessness
Possible transient heart palpitations - though, I've had some before in the past.
A significantly increasing number of pre-mature ventricular contractions. In the midst of seeing cardiologists about it, now.
Night sweats
Dizziness
Dizziness, Two Migraines (I have had migraines this year, but having 2 in the same 24 hours is rare.)
Another migraine.
Dizziness.
Seemingly more floaters in vision than usual.
Insomnia
General sleep issues.
Dark spot in right eye vision for past week.
Momentary flashing on the outside of my left eye, for several weeks now.
Since it's a number of days since I got the shot, I wanted to mention that 12 hours after I got it, I was very achy for about 7 hours, followed by a headache.
Seeming brain fog, and heart skips.
Brain fog
Seeming brain fog, which had seemed to go away, but has returned a little.
Feeling light headed.
Weight loss poor, Menopausal symptoms and Temperature regulation disorder
For my first shot, i didn't report to this questionnaire, but i had a huge cold sore pop up the day after the first shot and a sore throat the night of the first shot.
Brain fog in the morning and I wasn't tired
I had swollen lymph nodes causing a false positive on my mri of my breasts Additional dr. Visits
Migraine headaches are much more frequent
I had covid begging of January. It just felt like a head cold for two days. Now I've been having trifle relating my temperature. I feel like I'm going through menopause. Can't sleep. Hot flashes. Headaches, can't lose weight. Could be unrelated. I'm still waiting for my appointment end of March.
Feeding disorder, Pain in jaw and Feeling cold
Had fever 2nd day, muscle aches,dizzy,sick to stomach ,felt like throwing up.
My 4th day my lymph node right side of neck and shoulder really swollen. Still swollen. Makes head and neck and right arm and shoulder very sore. Lymph node still swollen and same soreness.
My right lymph node in my neck still swollen. Makes me have a headache and neck sore and jaw sore and right arm.
Arm sore
Had fever than went sub normal 96.8 degrees. So cold .took 2 hour hot bath to bring temp up. I should not get this sick from a vaccine . Very very bad
My right neck swelling up .This morning so sick. So nausea couldnt eat breakfast. At 1 pm was able to eat some lunch. Starting to feel some better as of 3:30 pm. Should not get so sick from vaccine. Dont want to take any more if does this to me. Others I know has done this to the women also.
Right side of neck- lymph node. Jaw sore from it. Neck sore from it and head sore from it.
Right side of neck swollen-lymph nodes. Makes my head and jaw and arm hurt.
Right side of neck lymph node . Jaw hurts neck so sore , headache. Right arm sore.
Right side of neck, jaw head hurt.
Right neck , head, right arm from lymph node.
Right side of neck the lymph node swollen again.have headache from it.
Right side of neck lymph node still swollen. Makes neck and head sore.
Weakness, tired. Can't get all my strength back yet. Neck right side still swells.
Tired, low energy, My doctor
Respiratory symptom, Sinus disorder and Nasopharyngitis
Obviously no idea if its related, but I felt congested last weekend. No disolored mucus or even excess mucus, but my sinuses felt swollen. May be allergy related, but usually my allergies also result in excess mucus.
Upper respiratory cold symptoms (sore throat, congestion, low grade fever), tested negative for Covid.
Slightly sore throat. Possibly due to a cold from my daughter, but she is currently testing negative for Covid.
Brain stem stroke, Psoriatic arthropathy and Mouth ulceration
Tingling in my feet and legs that comes and goes
Mouth ulcers
Sore throat
Dont know if this has anything to do with my vaccine, but I had quite a bit of blood in my urine this afternoon.
Ringing in my ears
Dizziness and eye floaters - its subtle but attention getting. Started about a week ago and has been decreasing.
For one afternoon and the following day I had fatigue that knocked me out. I slept for almost 20 hours. The next day I felt completely normal. I take Tremfya and wondered if it has affected the vaccine.
Extreme fatigue
Body aches and fatigue
Psoriatic arthritis flair Appointment with rheumatologist
Diagnosed with a brain stem stroke until the brain scan came back clear, thankfully. Not sure, but it was most likely an adverse reaction to Tremfya - a biologic I had started 6 months earlier.
Pericarditis came back
Flu
Having a psoriatic arthritis flare
Oxygen saturation increased, Oxygen saturation decreased and Heart rate irregular
Lost sense of taste this morning and passed by lunch.
After reporting yesterday, I had my heart start racing. I used my pulse ox and had a pulse of 144 and oxygen at 89. The racing probably lasted 5 minutes or less. Once it calmed down, my pulse was 60 with oxygen at 99. I was sitting and reading at the time. No episode since.
Since the beginning of the vaccination process I've had daily headaches. I thought they would phase out but still continuing on a daily basis for at least a couple hours. Tylenol doesn't phase it. I just wait it out.
Chest feels like the start of bronchitis also had irregular heartbeats yesterday
Irregular heartbeats
Erythema, Injection site pruritus and Paresthesia
Soreness at injection site, tender to palpation. Improved with Tylenol. Felt under the weather about 18 hrs ago, no specific symptoms related to that
Localized erythema and pruritis at the injection site on January 17-19, 2021. (I got my vaccine in January 9, 2021)
Received 2nd dose on 2/3/21. Onset of myalgias began 6 hours later and quickly worsened. Chills and headache followed at 8 hours after the shot was given. Continued for 36+ hours. Controlled with Tylenol 975 mg and ibuprofen 800 mg every 8 hours
Bilateral Intermittent tingling of the hands, and lower extremities from the knee and distally for 2 weeks after the 2nd dose. Worst at palms and soles. One episode lasted 24 hours and occurred 10 days out from 2nd dose
Rash macular, Erythema and Abdominal discomfort
Joint pain bad
Sharp pain in both ankles and feet. Woke up with red spots on ankle and feet. Doesnt look like rash
Red spots ankles top of feet.
Stomach issues ..four B/M per day for about 5 days... Trouble eating but on the road to recovery now
O2 in seventies/eighties and hospitalized. Little cough for few days then migraine headache.. Then bam out of nowhere I was gasping for air. I'm O positive and covid test was negative They thought for sure I had covid but test was negative
Oligomenorrhea, Bone pain and Muscular weakness
back pain
hot flash feeling
extreme hot flashes
Well my menstrual cycle has been on going on 13 days now. It usually only last 3-5 days. If it doesn't go off soon I will go to doc. This has never happened before. I had a tubal ligation 5 years ago only female problem are tiny cysts thats all.
bone pain muscle weakness
Hand tingling In both hands for a few months now starting to get worse taking longer to shake off.
Vertigo positional, Ear congestion and Ear discomfort
Vertigo, vomiting, ringing or roaring in my left ear, feeling of pressure or fullness in my left ear.
Continued daily bouts of positional vertigo lasting 1-3 hours each; persistent ringing in left ear, and feeling of pressure in that ear.
Doctor prescribed course of prednisone to treat vertigo/tinnitus reaction to the vaccine seems to be working. However I still have some ringing in ear. On doctors advice, I did not take my scheduled booster.
Constant ringing in left ear; occasional pressure in that ear as well
Tinnitus in left ear has become worse.
Pharyngitis streptococcal, Dysphonia and Migraine
Strep throat, fiver, running nose, headache, weakness
Got unusually fatigued over the weekend on a sunny 95°F weather even though I drink plenty of fluids. I also got a strong migraine for an entire following day.
Mild cold with sneezes, running nose, and little bit of fatigue.
Headaches, running nose, sneezing, sore throat, deep voice, fatigue.
I recently got over a common cold with runny nose, fatigue, sneezing, headaches.
Gout, Productive cough and Back pain
The headache and aches predate the vaccine and are unlikely to be because of it.
The tiredness may be a sleep issue and not connected to the vaccine.
sore throat, which may or may not be related.
I've had a slightly worse sore throat than last week, but it may be unrelated to the vaccine.
Cold symptoms: sore throat, stuffy/runny nose, phlegmy cough. I had a COVID test and it came back negative, so I think it was just a cold. general practitioner checkup
Stuffy/runny nose, slight sore throat. I think it's a common cold.
COVID, gout, sore upper back
sore throat, runny/stuffy nose. I took a COVID test though and it came negative. I think it's just a cold.
Gastrointestinal pain, Constipation and Dyspepsia
No but my normal temp is 97.3
Slight fever. Sinus congestion and pain body chilled for all lasted three days then clearedI did get a Covid test ( -) result
All symptoms where on day 2. February 11, 2021
All good now. Symptoms from second vaccination lasted two days the good
Not really worse. But after second shot. My digestive system has been really off and slow slow slow. I never have problems like this
Worsening digestive issues. Sm intestines with pain. Not digesting food wellAlternating between constipation and diarrhea. I do not usually have digestive issues. This is new since second vaccination
Stomach and intestinal problems
Specialist consultation, Muscle tightness and Erythema
Swollen glands (neck) on the side of injection
Insomnia, general feeling of being off not myself
Insomnia
I had this before but forgot to mention it. Red sore spots on my toes. I made an appointment with my dermatologist. Also, told my Rheumatologist at my recent visit. Doctor appointment
Extreme Muscle tightness and shortness of breath
Red spots on toes, runny nose, dizziness.
Extreme fatigue, extreme body aches, runny nose, sore throat
Tinnitus and Lymphadenopathy
I have tinnitus and after getting the 1st & 2nd vaccine the ringing gets much worse. After first shot it returned to normal. Hoping it will again. Also have noticed lymph nodes on injection underarm are swollen.
Palpable lymph nodes in vaccinated armpit
Lymph node under vaccine arm has gotten bigger. Its not painful but I am aware of it being there.
Lymph node in vaccine arm is still enlarged but not painful. Tinnitus is less noticeable.
Continue to have enlarged but not painful lymph node in vaccine side armpit.
Enlarged lymph node in vaccine side armpit seems smaller.
Same as yesterday
Transient ischemic attack, Myocardial infarction and Thrombosis
Severe high blood pressure, heart rate which caused hundreds of short heart attacks, difficulty breathing, shivering uncontrollably The ER wanted to admit me to do some tests, but I chose to do the tests on an outpatient basis.
I feel sick, weak, nauseous, and I am in really very very very poor condition. This vaccine may kill me yet. I've been sick and all of the above and more ever since I made the mistake of listening to my PCP and took the Maderna Covid19 vaccine.
Severe headache, shivering uncontrollably, joints hurt especially shoulders, elbows, fingers, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and toes. Nausea, fever comes and goes, high blood pressure and heart rate, and short heart attacks hundreds of times daily.
Im having HEART ATTACKS and GREAT DIFFICULTY BREATHING and HEADACHES alongside all the other symptoms previously listed.
Im having heart attacks everyday and great difficulty breathing among many other symptoms.
Blood clots that caused several heart attacks and a mini stroke.
Lymph node pain, Axillary pain and Injection site pain
Swollen lymph node(s) in left armpit. ( Had COVID shot in left arm.) Painful at times, mainly discomfort. Office visit, ultrasound of area, scheduled for biopsy.
Swollen lymph node in left armpit. Sore to touch. Being watched for any change in size. Doctor appointment and ultra sound of left armpit. Being watch for any change.
Swollen nodes in left armpit - - got vaccine in upper left arm. Same reaction as original Co-vid vaccine shots. Had wellness check and told doctor about swollen nodes again with the booster shot.
Tender left armpit lymph nodes.
Sore left armpit area.
Sore left armpit - - getting better
Left armpit
Slight ache at injection sight.
Back to knee pain. Doctor thinks it's arthritis in my right hip.
Musculoskeletal chest pain, Injection site bruising and Tinnitus
Back lower ribs really hurt
still back bottom rib on right side pain
still lower rib back pain on right side
head rush happening easily, but the helicopter noise has stopped happening when i turn my head (like when a car has one window rolled down and start making that awful noise)
still having a lot of an easier time getting a head rush but its somewhat better
Bruised at injection site
Sore throat and feeling sick, I don't think I have covid but i don't feel great. it's actually been going on for about a week and change
Sore throat
Compulsions, Peripheral vascular disorder and Ear congestion
Having some irritable bowel symptoms. Not sure if related to vaccine.
Stuffed/cottony ears
Brain fog
Very odd symptom in the middle of night: Urge/compulsion to spread my arms and stretch. Repeatedly. Got up out of bed and waited it out.
Intermittent flu-like symptoms
Some brain fog for the first hour or so. Then I ate and felt better.
During the night toward very early morning, being horizontal trying to sleep, both my arms ached and got sort of numb, as if circulation was impeded. This has passed. Also had intense urge/need to stretch my limbs repeatedly. This also has passed.
Coughing in the morning, sore throat at waking
Some random pain in both arms since getting vaccinated. Not at the injection site.
Ear congestion, Cold sweat and Nephrolithiasis
Profuse sweating, entire body completely drenched, cold, and clammy in the middle of the night x2 nights. Post menopausal so not related to menopause
Nasal congestion and sore throat
Sinus congestion, ear infection, persistent cough.
I was feeling better after 7 days of antibiotic. Now have a runny nose, non productive cough, and ear congestion. Low grade fever of 98.9 but I always run 96.8 - 97.8. Overall feeling drained and tired.
I had covid on June 10
Problems with constipation and kidney stone.
Upper-airway cough syndrome, Vertigo and Nasal congestion
Head aches
I get very bad vetigo. I get real dizzy at times and it goes away. It's sorta scary because i never know when it's going to start or end! My PCP prescribed MECLIZINE 2X DAY. It helps but it hasn't stop it.
Fatigue, tiredness. It comes and goes.
Runny nose every now and then, and i have to take my pain meds more often.
Feelings of a sore throat
Nasal drip
Throat is a little sore!
Feels like a lite soar throat I've had for about a week now.
Stuffy nose
Nose.feel stuffy, that's about it.
Tiredness, not wanting to get go!
Coldlike syptems....runny nose, headaches
Increased bronchial secretion, Dysuria and Pollakiuria
I often have these symptos periodic lt. They dont feel flu like or generalized.
From chronic condition..
Condition above stil related to previous conditions.
But the pain is related to Im going health issues.
Pretty sure the abdominal pain was from ongoing acid reflux & chronic constipation I. Had already.
Both symptoms were related to ongoing health problems.
Muscle aches part of ongoing health conditions.
Above symptoms related to on going conditions.
Above relates to ongoing conditions
Asthmatic cough & excessive Glen production.
Increasing cough and phlegm production from postnasal drip, acid reflux, and asthma.
GERDNECK & back spasms
Achey muscjes
Headache, increased temperature, chills, cough, bronchial mucus production, runny nose, sore throat
UTI-Abdominal pain, back pain, and burning and frequency on urination
I developed Covid 6 wks after my 2nd booster. Asthmatic Bronchitis requiring more frequent use of Albuterol inhaler than ever developed after Covid. Doctor has ordered a new pulmonary function test to see what has changed & or progressed.
Respiratory disorder, Taste disorder and Dysgeusia
I got a bad taste in my mouth each time I blew my nose this morning. 2-3 x
From this morning until late afternoon I found it easy to fill about 1/2 my lungs with air. It required effort for me to fill my lungs all the way with air.
I find that I often have shortness of breath when walking that I never had before receiving the vaccine. My airways sometimes feel tight or restricted making it hard to breathe deep. I mainly notice when trying to walk quickly- short distances.
Oversensing, Tinnitus and Arthralgia
Following my regular allergy shot today, I had pain in the vaccination site that spread down my arm to my wrist. It disappeared after an hour.
Slight noise in my ears that is like a kind of background or white news. It has become more noticeable the last couple of days.
Still have mild soft buzzing noise in my ears
Still have mild noise in my ears.
The noise in my ears is louder, although still tolerable.
The noise in my ears is louder and harder to ignore.
Noise in my ears is louder
Slight dizziness now in addition to still having noise in ears
Injection site injury, Nodule and Axillary mass
Lump in my armpit of the arm that injection was received.
Lump in my underarm accompanied by some discomfort and paint
Developed injection site symptoms, specially Covid Arm. Have a large red itchy slightly swollen rash. Swollen lymph node (knot) on side of neck where injection took place.
The next 2 days following the second dose, I experienced head ache, back ache, dry mouth, and Covid-arm
Swollen lymph node in underarm and some tenderness
Abnormal sleep-related event, Skin discoloration and Hypersomnia
Sleeping around the clock for three days.
Been sleeping around the clock for three days starting the day after my vaccinations. Completely listless.
Sweating
Sweating, stomach pain and gas pains
The day after my shot I had flu like symptoms, headache, nausea & fatigue two days.next night itching , burning,, pulsating arms. arms red with white spots. clear next A.M. Then slept heavily for two straight days & nights. fine now.
Mood swings, Breast feeding and Menstrual disorder
Causes menstrual cycle
Menstrual cycle affected. Had bleeding again 2 weeks after second odd bleeding. I am breastfeeding and only have a period every 2 months. Now getting it every 2 weeks.
I believe my hormone levels are still being affected. My menstrual cycle is still off, I am tired one day and cannot sleep another, hot flashes, constipation that causes nausea, mood swings, etc.
Insomnia, hormones have leveled out as im not getting my period every 2 weeks any more. Having trouble getting sleep.
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