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.
Sore throat and swollen lymph nodes
Several chronic illnesses and pain conditions
Not sure its related, but I have increased intracranial pressure, the last week Ive had a worsening in migraine intensity and new feeling of being underwater, short of breath and lightheaded/dizziness. Trigger Point injections
Chronic illnesses and chronic pain
Several chronic illnesses and chronic pain.
Several chronic illnesses.
Rt side swollen lymph nodes, Rt side occipital lobe swelling, if I turn my head too quickly nerve pain shoots up to my temple & back & top of head. - stops u in ur tracks. All started almost 24 hrs from my second shot. Been persistent x 4 days. Taking ibuprofen 200mg x 2 every 4-6 hrs with some relief.
Same as yesterday ( day 4), now on day 5 + had to consult my Dr d/t lymphadenopathy + debilitating headaches that ibuprofen & Tylenol every 4 hrs does not ease the pain
Thursday, Feb 18 was my worst night. Had blood panel drawn in day, that night I was in a fetal position overnight with head pain that Advil , nor Tylenol would touch. I almost took myself to the ER. I have an extremely high pain tolerance so for me to complain, you know its bad. Muscle relaxants exacerbated my headaches. Rt sided lymph nodes remain swollen( vaccination was on Rt side)
Due to prolonged Lymphadenopathy on the right side ( same side as second inoculation). The lymph nodes so swollen, my nerves were affected. I now have Bells Palsy on Rt side of face. Cant close eye & so much more. Drs & ER Visits required. Plus multiple visits to PCP
Headaches
I didn't get a check in when I got the 2nd shot, 2/19/21.Got the 2nd shot on Friday late afternoon. Felt fine into the evening. Woke on Saturday and felt ... flu-ish. Achy all over, very sore and tender left arm (injection arm), felt feverish in that I felt cold all over except my head (again flu- like or at least this is how I have experienced the flu). Fatigued. The morning was the worst for all these symptoms then took some ibuprofen and felt better. Pills wore off and felt all symptoms again. Took ibuprofen and felt better through the evening. Yesterday, Sunday, left arm was sore to the touch. That's about it.
Never had a reaction to a vaccine in my 52 years. This is the first quadravalent vaccine I've ever received. Feels like the flu I got in 2006
Sweating and pain in the joints. Fatigue and sleeplessness.
Still a little off the low end or feeling normal
Just tired. No real energy. Sweating after just small amount of activiry
I am a kung fu instructor. Since the bivalent covid and the quadravalent flu vaccines I've had issues with heart rate and seeing it accelerate too fast and take longer than usual to slow down. At rest I still have 55-60 bpm. BP is under 120/70
Diarrhea, unable to stay asleep, stiff, congestion and some inability to concentrate. Not sure if its related.
Im not sure if its related or not but my anxiety is through to the roof.
Im not sure if its related to the vaccine, but I have had joint pain. I had some painful weeks with my knees and stiffness and pain in hands, wrists, feet. A little in hips and shoulders. A tightness in skin on legs and light rash with discomfo
Lymph node swelling above clavicle on left side (same side as injection)
Increased swelling and inflamed lymph node over left clavicle ( injection side)
Swollen lymph node above clavicle on injection side
Superclavicular enlarged lymph node with edema above and below clavicle
Swollen superclavicular lymph node on injection side
Swollen lymph nodes under arm, at clavicle, and neck
Lymph node swelling and pain under arm, clavicle, and neck
Swelling of lymph nodes clavicle
Elbow pain
Elbow still hurts on arm where I got the shotLow dull pain with occasional tinges of more intense pain Really noticed it at my new job It made it really difficult to check the eel net and had trouble carrying small pail of water
Hyperlipidemia
Reaction to a wasp sting - very itchy and sore Also still having intermittent elbow pain in the arm I received the shot in and experienced a lot of pain right after both shots and for a long time after
Sniffles and post nasal drip cough
Scratchy throat
Very thirsty yesterday almost all PM
Runny nose, sneezing, feeling cold or a chill, have to clear my throat
Pain in my bones too
Sleeplessness muscle inflammation tiredness clearing throat joint sensitivity
I sprained my whole rt ft past the ankle on some yard work that doesnt do that to me in the past pain relievers & topicals didnt help so I am walking & hobbling around HELP
Yesterday I started sweating like I havent in years like I was out in 100 degree heat + high humidity but it only got up to 60
Very sore throat and much phlegm I cough up
My left foot and ankle were red and swollen from yard work but it didnt heal for more than 6 wks
Digestive issues- constipation, heartburn Muscle tightness in my bodyStuffy nose, scratchy throat, cough Tiredness
My whole body ached I got very bad sleep and had some disturbing dreams I wasn't able to do anything I wanted to do
Last nite b4 going to bed as I was finishing up in the bathroom I started thinking to feel very lightheaded then very warm then I tried lying down on the floor because I knew I couldn't make it to the bed and fell my head hit the bathroom wall and I
Sore throat, hoarseness, cough, tired
The main thing as I see it is I seem to have a lot of inflammation in my body. First of all I have hot flashes. They come out of nowhere and last for a few minutes at most. I've also had dehydration a few times. I fell once & hit my head on the wall.
Yesterday could not find the words to explain that I experienced shortness of breath, racing heart, loopy and out of sorts. Today I feel better but have still had a little shortness of breath with my heart racing a bit. I have a history of sarcoidosis and allergies. Havent been able to taste or smell in years. After both shots could smell a little more than usual. After the first shot my arm hurt, but actually felt good for several days. Better than I had felt in years. Thanks for helping us during the pandemic. I appreciate you checking on me.
Exhausted
Enlarged lymph node under right arm.
Tongue feels weird. Felt cool/tingly when I got the injection.
Fatigue and shortness of breath when exerting energy.
*The day of my injection. Symptoms lasted 3-4 days after injection.
I have a cold that started with a sore throat due to drainage at night. No fever, just liw energy most likely just a simple cold but I do wonder if I should be tested for covid delta variant.
Cold and sinus infection, no fever I saw my ENT on 12/16 for a yearly visit, he discovered the sinus inf and started ceftin. The cold symptoms started after that.
Carotid stenosis. Possible TIA in left eye. On 2- 81mg aspirin and Plavix now. Seeing cardiologist and vascular surgeon now. Also saw Neuro Opthamologist. CT Angiogram on 12/15. Neuro Opthamologist, Cardiologist, Vascular Surgeon. All as out-patient visits.
Soreness around injection site
Soreness in arm around injection site
Low grade fever broke in the night. Mild soreness around injection site.
My report I tried to submit on Friday, Mar. 12, was not recorded. I had low fever, chills, severe headache, dizziness and pain in upper arm and neck and fatigued for 24 hrs.
Sinus congestion, irritated throat and coughing with low grade fever.
Sinus infection Doctor visit
A minute After i received my 1st shot it felt like my heart was racing and i felt a tingle feeling down my legs and felt a little faint that went away as fast as it came on.
Headache neck pain sweating alot heavy menstrual cycle.
Blurry eyes dizzy nauseous sore muscles
Headache, chest congestion, low grade fever 100.5, nasal discharge, body aches, tired, cold symptoms I had a covid 19 test done today because of my symptoms
Headaches everyday tired muscles bones ache my menstrual cycle is out of wack
Headaches tired heavy menstrual bleeding
Headache sore throat back and neck pain nasal congestion and still having heavy menstrual bleeding.
I'm feeling a bit spacey/hard to focus, not sure if related or not.
Lots of itching/red bumps away from the injection site - legs, arms, neck, etc. I had this after the first dose too, but I don't think I reported it here because I never correlated it to the injection.
Itchy red bumps in multiple places across body
Still the same itchy red bumps, but they are finally going away
General tiredness/fatigue/feeling like I'm having allergies or have a cold.
Fatigue, stuffiness, but a 15 minute test and PCR test for COVID came back negative.
It feels like I pulled a neck muscle (which I may have). Its been very painful today
Im very congested and feel sick
I have a feeling of something stuck in my throat, its been about two weeks now
I was diagnosed with GERD this week. Its probably been going on for a month or two
I have mild GERD
High blood pressure- it likely has been high since the spring but I recently found out about it
Abdominal pain that comes and goes
Since my booster in November I've had abdominal pain on my left side. My doctor can't figure out what is causing it but we have run some tests. It seems to be getting better over the past two months
I've been sick with a cold and a sore throat, congestion etc
Increased perpheral neuropathy in left UE
Recurrent migraines in afternoons; numbness/tingling of extremities akin to neuropathy on L side for hours yesterday, onset during a migraine and after some involuntary calf contraction (not nearly the level of a Charley horse tho); inner ear pain.
Vertigo, nausea, headaches/migraines, neuropathy Physical therapy eval, oncologist check up
Migraine nausea Physical therapy
Tested positive on 2-18-22 and symptoms started on 2-16---moderate fatigue, productive cough, headache, sore throat, running nose, dyspnea on any exertion, somewhat worse sleep My PCP started paxlovid
A mild case of covid-19. Took paxlovid for 5 days
Virus symptoms with a lot of mucus sneezing, fatigue and some cough But I tested negative for antigen covid test and symptoms are diminishing now. Had a mild fever for today's. Symptoms started on October 15th and are trailing off today October 19.
Loose bowels and 3 pound weight loss
Have shingles
Still struggling w/ Shingles which develp'd prior to 2nd vax but not diagnosed until after 2nd dose was rec'd. Been homebound since 4/13 vax first suffering from typical post vax reactions (101° , headache, fatigue) then from SEVERE Shingles pain et
Continue to suffer from Shingles which developed between first and second vaccine.
Tested positive for covid 5 days ago. Symptoms included those of a bad cold-extreme nasal congestion, runny nose, mild cough and headache but with fatigue and mild achiness.
But better than yesterday
The injection sight doesnt hurt to the touch. It just hurts with certain movements.
Muscle pain at the injection site is minuscule
Ache in injection site just once
Shoulder still sore with certain movements.
This morning: Stabbing pain @ the injection site. Talked to PA, and she thinks it was something else. Currently just sore.
Pain and swelling less than yesterday but still fatigued.
However better than yesterday
Last night I had pain at the injection site but better today.
Since the allergy risk is high right now, I assume the nasal drainage, scratchy throat, and stuffy head are more like hay fever.
Ive had diarrhea and a gassy stomach, but I dont think it is Covid-19 related.
I have had occasional upper respiratory congestion. However I didnt have it before the smoke from the California fires, so I assume it is from the smoke that settled into the valley.
Slight headache the day I received the vaccine.
I have tinnitus ... and it seems to have increased since my Pfizer #1 vaccination.
Increased tinnitus
Still some louder tinnitus than usual
Some Diarrhea, tinnitus
Tree pollen allergy
Increased muscle soreness in shoulders, upper arms, back, neck. Difficult to get comfortable when sleeping.
Got Covid in early August (see below). Pain in shoulder joints and upper arms, limiting reach. Paxlovid prescription, accupuncture, chiropractic
My left arm is sore
Still a little sore on left
Nothing to do with vaccination. My body predominantly my right is sore and achy. The pain may be my MS or arthritis I am assuming.
Nothing to do with vaccinations. My right side from head to toe is sore, aches, weak and sometimes very painful. Headache, eyes burn, jaw/gum pains, neck shoulder stiff and sore, difficult to stand, walk, lying to sleep without pain is constant
My left shoulder sore and aches. Both legs from knees to ankles hurt with the right more. Pain is tense whether sitting, standing, walking and even sleeping
I am extremely weak my right side weakest. I can barely stand and walk at times. My bladder has incontinence. I have MS and arthritis and know I need knees replaced.
Extreme leg and body aches for the past two days. Last night was very bad I could not sleep. Took 3 tylenols and that did not help much either.
Pain in joints and slight fever that comes when the Tylenol wears off. I am currently taking 2 tablets of over the counter extra strength Tylenol
I have had mild stomach ache from last night after I eat. The joint pains are there when I stand or sit in one position for too long.
I feel slightly feverish at night and in the morning. There is a low grade constant headache and heaviness in the head. Leg pain and knee joint hurry sightly
Could not sleep all last night due to extreme pain in legs and knees. Sight backache. Sight dull headache all night and day.
Chest and sinus congestion, coughing, persistent headache
I was coughing a lot but not continuously. I had feverish feeling, mild headache and body ache. The cough was phlegmy.
Tiredness, lack of stamina, shortness of breath, headaches. Labored breathing at times. Not able to do physical activity for long
I am extremely tired all the time. Shortness of breath and no stamina when doing physical activity for long time or climbing more that 2 flights of stairs. Headaches and regular breathing is at times a bit hard
Slight soreness started last night at point of injection. Only noticeable if put pressure on that area.
Some sinus dripping with minor throat soreness probably related to my long term upper respiratory sensitivity issues.
Still some mild sinus congestion and post nasal dripping like a mild cold
I appear to be getting over a mild cold.
Slight tenderness at injection site.
Nasty cold with sore throat in January. I am also experiencing a so far undiagnosed set of swellings on left temple area, left side of neck and left clavicle area. Repeated fine needle biopsies & CT scans have so far yielded inconclusive results.
Post nasal drip causing some throat soreness & mild reduced energy.
Just didnt feel quite 100%
Severe widespread itching, red / pink rash, welts and swelling wherever skin is touched, rubbed or gets warm. Very uncomfortable. Started 10 days after booster. Presenting like an allergic reaction to something. Has lasted 5 days so far.
Herpetic whitlow with contact dermatitis. Still experiencing major skin sensitivity and itching following Moderna Covid booster 12/10/21. Allergist confirmed symptoms are my immune system overreacting to the booster. Plus office visits w/ PCP and allergist
GI - Fullness in throat, chest, some difficulty swallowing and more acute pain in lower left abdomen. Endoscopy led to diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus. In person appt, untrasound and endoscopy
Feels like I have heart burn
Burning of feet on bottom, chills, muscle spasms, itchiness of skin,
Eye lids swellinf, intense itchy all over body, like my skin is crawling. Feeling like im going to blackout. At the doctor now. Then the doctor scheduled me to come in based on virtual call.
Doc gave me a steriod for allergic reaction
Still pain in bottom of feet and hands. Making it hard to hold things and walk normally.
Hands and feet still ache, not able to walk normal, some muscle spasms not as much as before, and some light itchiness over the body.
Hands/legs and feet have soreness in certain spots like hot spots of pain. When I use my hands they shake and when I walk for more than 10 mins or stand my legs start having muscle spasms.
Hives or welts, some small swelling in eye lids, tingling nerve type of pain still in bottom of hands and feet and muscle spasms. Went to specialist and they gave me more steroid medication and Allergra. Specialist visit referred to by my primary care.
Muscles spasms continue, weakness, balace issues, nerve pain...
Ive had a extremely sharp pain in my wrist that remained for several minutes then hours later same extreme pain in a finger in opposite hand. Both were pinpoint, I was resting both times.
Muscle twitching in entire right outermost chest
Headaches in the right temple are sharp come & go quickly
Having issues with my toe's & began about January 2020 when they were pink. Now they have continued stiff feelings & sometimes pain. Orthopedic
Sinus infection it's grayish and now taking antibiotics.
Tingling in my nose and forehead
Numbness/tingling in my nose and top of my head
Tingling and numbness in my nose area
Pressure on the back of my head and the front. Numbness in my nose.
Numbness in nose
Chest tightness
Migraine
Nasal drip
Dropping nose
Extreme gas in my chest, thought I was having a heart attack
Fogginess (the same feeling I get after I take a Benadryl)
Memory fog, Upper respiratory infection
Can barely move lower back hurts so bad.
Depression. Nobody will wear a mask when I go to the store and they're all assholes about it. I'm so sick of them all. It's this f'd up country.
Depression, constipation and increased pain.
Pain and depression.
Extreme fatigue. Stomach pains. High blood sugar.
Worsening depression and lower back pain. Higher diabetic blood sugar levels.
Severe dibitatatimg lower back pain.
Tight neck glands. Post nasal drip. Both minor.
Inner pain in lower back. Tight glands in neck.
Slightly dizzy in early morning. Tight, sore glands in neck.
Dizzy
Mild post nasal drip
2 weeks and one day after my 2nd dose, I suddenly felt exhausted and ill. The next day I had a temperature about 99.6F and felt quite achy in body and back. Headache too. Symptoms lasted about 28 hours and then I felt well again. Who knows why...
I caught covid during the first week of November, my daught caught covid from me. We both had a rash on our ankles as part of our symptoms.
A little dizzy (mild)
Just a little weakness in left hip and leg.
Still a little weakness in left leg
I believe I have norovirus. It came on suddenly yesterday. I had diarrhea low grade fever, chills, aching back and legs arms hands feet, faint felling, mild headache, dehydrated. Feeling little better today still aches fatigue fatigue
Seemed like a virus diarrhea slight fever chills body hurting 1st day. Dehydrated the 2nd and 3rd. day. Felt ok on 4 th day
This has nothing to do with COVID 19 vaccines. I have had 3 infusions with my oncologist at treatment center. Did fine with first 2 but the 3 rd one I Had a reactionSite of abdomen where infusion went swelled itched. Didnt rest. Had dehydration
About 10 days ago had a cough and sinus problem. Not bad but it lasted over a week. I am doing okay. Took Flonase spray and Benadryl so I didnt cough at night.
Armpit pain on arm that recived injection, like lymphoid pain
Mild pain around eyes, armpit still hurts
Mild pain in my armpit
Nausea
Feels like I got beat in the arm with a wrench
Cramping also 2/6 same symptoms but definitely moderate
Sharp headaches that come and go
Lots of cramping
Bone pain since 1.25.2022 right knee and hip. Covid-19 test day 1.9.2022 and notifed and confirmed 1.13.2022 Symptomatic from 1.1.2022 to 1.19.2022
