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.
Fibrin D dimer increased, Formication and Heart rate irregular
I had symptoms day after vaccine but all manageable without pain relievers. Nausea, pain at injection site, chills, fatigue, head and body aches.
Had tightness and pressure in chest and and shoulders. Went to ER. Checked for pulmonary embellolism. Had high D-DIMER blood test result of 1.2
Woke up again with chest tightness. Dissipated by afternoon.
No chest pressure when I rose this morning.
Minor chest pressure which I determined was part of side effects I experienced with vaccine.
Some heart burn like I had on 3-18 when I went to ER. Made connection chest pressure was one of last side effects to vaccine. Appears to be unusual side effects but has to be as I have not dealt with acid reflux in over 10 years.
Heart beats felt off this morning and tightness with breathing until I took Tylenol. All symptoms were better after taking Tylenol.
Crawling feeling of skin which I had first day as first side effect.
Yesterday's side effects I did not report. Would like to here. Very fatigued, aches and moving pain on right side.
Some acid reflux which was symptom I had with Pfizer vaccine. Haven't dealt with acid reflux in 15 years.
Periorbital swelling, Swelling of eyelid and Eye swelling
My right eyelid swelled up yesterday. Really puffy. It's gone down a bit but it still is swollen. I also have swelling under my left eye. Can I share a photo? I wonder if it's a mild allergic reaction to something in the vaccine & want to have allergy testing done. No throat itching, etc but my eyes feel a bit irritated. They aren't red though. Completely white. I have first aid training & know the symptoms of shock. I didn't experience anything like that. I was exhausted Monday. I slept almost the entire day. I hear that is a normal response.
I don't actually have a rash. Your form doesn't offer the right choice. I still have some swelling under my left eye. Still a bit, but much less on my right eyelid now. I filled out the following page incorrectly yesterday. I was wide awake yesterday. It was just Monday that I felt groggy & drugged & slept all day.
Swelling under left eye-almost gone. Still lingering a bit.
Eczema, Pruritus and Rash
No
Some spontaneous itching in certain areas for short periods.
None
Have like eczema on hands in between fingers, which I never had before. Started over a week now. Not sure if it is a reaction to shot or not.
Aches and soreness in upper arms joints.
Its been about a month now, its now really gotten more intense, muscle ache near shoulder area both arms but right one is worse. Even painful when I try and sleep. Started out small ache about two months after second shot9.
Drainage, Initial insomnia and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
Drainage at night, a cough, unsure if related to the shot.
Feel tired, not as focused the last couple days. Unsure if related to the shot. Fyi.
Hot flash a few minutes after.
Headache this morning, went away after a few hours.
Last contact was Oct, end of Dec I tested positive for Covid
Allergies I believe. Tested with home test, negative Covid results.
Cough
Pain in my upper right leg, no apparent reason. Difficult to fall asleep at night. No idea if related to shot or something else.
Slight congestion last week, tested positive for Covid. Better over the weekend but Monday sinus drainage started, coughing and periodic runny nose.
Injection site discharge
The person who gave me the shot pulled the needle out too fast and too soon and I had a large amount of vaccine liquid and blood on my shirt sleeve and arm. I took a picture of what it looks like. I dont think I hit the full dose. The attending EMS had to clean it up and rebandage. I am very upset and worried because the vaccine was all over my arm. Should I be alarmed? Please let me know. I can send you the picture.
Radiculopathy, Facial discomfort and Skin irritation
Light headed and mouth, ears and face all feel weird
Ears and head feel weird, also have a strange taste in my mouth.
Left side of face is still sensitive, like the nerves are irritated.
Left side of face is still irritated/sensitive/tender under the surface, feels like my lower back did before I got shingles (I've had them twice in the same spot on my lower back) So idk hope they won't pop up on my face.
Left side of face still feels weird/sensitive/nerves seem irritated
Left side face weirdness still there, but seems less than previous days. So, that's good.
ears also hurt
Pain radiating from the center of my collar bone to the right side almost to my shoulder. Also, fever broke around 3am.
Poor quality sleep, Balance disorder and Tremor
These symptoms all occurred last night after my daily check in when I felt just fine. About 7 pm I felt quite sick. I had one additional symptom not here --- my nose was running like crazy. I crawled in bed at 8, shaking. By this morning I was feeling fine. This afternoon I have a low grade headache but feel okay.
Dizzy. "Off my pins."
I don't know if it's related but I am not sleeping well which is unusual for me.
Psoriasis, Skin discoloration and Paresthesia
Shortness of breath and had tingly numb like pain in foot,leg,arm,and hand on left side same side I got my shot and my hand had some spells where it turned purplish in color when I was very numb and tingly never looked at my foot or Leg but my arm looked ok hand but hand and foot hurt and tingled the most I dont know why
Shortness of breath
I would like to add that I believe the vaccine can trigger psoriasis flare ups I have psoriasis but havent had a flare up in many years until right after having the vaccine doses second dose made it worse than first
Lyme disease, Arthropod bite and Sneezing
Lightheadedness, fatigue. Discovered tick on my leg. Doctor verified I have case of Lyme disease... completely unrelated to Covid. I have no covid-related ailments. My GP verified my Lyme (bullseye rash present): prescribed 21 day course of doxycycline.
I've got a cold ... sneezing, coughing, runny nose.
Severe allergy, and cold (coughing, sneezing, low grade fever).
Severe cough (more than allergies?). Today tested positive for Covid. (Wife tested positive last Saturday. )
Injection site paresthesia, Pulmonary congestion and Chest discomfort
Arm tingling where shot went and chest pulling sensation
My lower back has been hurting
Health condition-I had adverse reaction. Now (b)(6) is billing me as an office visit to check over those effects. They asked do you want someone to look at you or go home and observe? They did not tell me it would be billed as an office visit. Is this legal?
Chiropractor
Lower body muscle ache and congestion in my lungs-I had a horrible reaction 12 hrs after 2nd shot-then 24 hrs better.. week later this began Chiropractor 3x
I still lower back/muscle pain and an annoying/persistent dry cough
Asthenopia, Mass and Constipation
Entire body, but mainly eyelids feels EXTREMELY HEAVY and I'm extremely sleepy. Body feels like wobbly jello if I stand up and walk. Injection site feels very warm. Site felt like it was burning the first two hours then stopped
injection site is burning and feels hot. It ONLY itches and hurts when touched but okay when not touched. Minor bump surfaced after a few days of no swelling
Just fatigue and trouble sleeping. Injection side arm hurts
Swelling like pain in armpit of the injected arm, period like cramps, constipation, dizzyness, eyelids extremely tired
Pain lump from armpit has moved to the underside of the injection arm, nasuea when trying to use the bathroom
Atrial tachycardia, Bronchitis viral and Telemedicine
Mental fogginess (difficulty remembering & focusing)
Sore throat, heart palpitations
Heart arrhythmia (atrial tachycardia)
Atrial tachycardia Outpatient procedure to correct tachycardia
Sore throat
Suspecting common cold. Unlikely my booster had anything to do with this.
Suspected case of viral bronchitis (via e-visit with dr)
Sinus congestion, diarrhea, headache, fatigue
Increased fatigue and shortness of breath.
Chest congestion, diarrhea, loss of taste, sinus congestion, cough, fever. Consist negative COVID test result (home test every 2 days).
Oral candidiasis, Candida infection and Skin burning sensation
My face felt like it was on fire, all symptoms started last night
Im a long hauler and I think the vaccine has triggered a relapse in my situation
Nerve pain in my legs
Im in a long Covid relapse off symptoms. Im also experiencing new nerve pain not experienced prior but Im managing.
Vaccine is triggered a relapse of Long Covid symptoms
Chest pain and pain side of breast area
Sore throat
Chest pain/tightness, low O2 levels Congestion coughWas tested for Covid
Thrush and rash on torso and back
Increased joint pain, chest pain right side, remnants of thrush in mouth, may need another round of antibiotics. Still have the marks on my body from the rash. Next appointment on Monday 9/13
Covid positive on 1/6
Shingles, followed by intense sciatic pain in lower back, hip pain and right leg pain limiting my mobility going on week 10
Viral infection, Ear infection and Productive cough
Soreness in the deltoid vaccinated; very mild.
Deltoid injection site soreness to palpation only
Had a ear infection and some sort of virus. Lingering dry cough for 1 month now, though the productive cough, ear infection, and nasal drainage concluded after 2 weeks + a round of Amoxicillin. Doubt it was vax related; rapid COVID test was negative. Visit with my PCP
Diagnosed with COVID on 05/26/22; cough, sore throat, nasal drainage. Lasted one week; residual cough present.
Device physical property issue, Dental restoration failure and Oral candidiasis
A warm feeling at the vaccination site and feeling a bit low in energy. If you had not asked, I would not have mentioned it. OK?
Fatigue is mild, not severe.
Almost Diarrhea-lots of gas - unusual for me.
The noted symptoms are mild.
Several teeth have deteriorated around crowns which have fallen off. I now have Thrush severe on tongue and gums and throat.
Increasing weakness in legs and occasional balance difficulties.
Feeling of awareness at vaccination site
Getting Old & feeling it.
No fever or vision difficulties today.
Knee aches
More tired and weak than normal.
Polymenorrhea, Musculoskeletal pain and Menstruation delayed
Had sudden rapid heart rate yesterday. Felt dizzy, faint. Felt like I was going to pass out. Blood pressure was normal. Lasted about twenty minutes. Eventually went away and no other episode.
Diarrhea for two days, abdominal upset, late period cycle (was two weeks late- heavy and spotty and shorter cycle. Negative test). Pain in left hip/buttocks, dizziness, fatigued.
Had more dizziness and short of breath. Then I had pain in the right side of my chest, which made urgent care send me to the emergency room to rule out a PE.
Psoriatic arthropathy, Colitis and Irritable bowel syndrome
I've had a back ache and joint pain a little worse then normal but have been walking and cleaning the yard. So think that is it
Just the joint pains but think it's my IBS/Colitis and psoriatic arthritis they haven't bothered me in a while so not sure if vaccine has anything to do with it I'm hoping not because don't want a second vaccine to really flare it up.
I aspirated a cracker so hope it's just that but have developed a cough
I got the vaccine Tuesday and Wednesday I had a fever 102 and felt worst then today. Thought maybe it's because I'm on a antibiotic for a bladder/kidney infection
I got sick with a virus but tested negative for Covid.
Hip joint pain and big toe inflammation I seen a podiatrist
Neuropathy peripheral, Muscular weakness and Hypoesthesia
Numbness and tingling in rt toes, rt hand fingers, and a little bit on left side.
Numbness and tingling in fingers, hands, toes, and feet In person Dr visit
Numbness and tingling in my toes, fingers, hands and feet Contact neurologist
Numbness and tingling and muscle pain in my Contact a neurologist and my PCP
Numbness and tingling in my hands, feet, fingers and toes Scheduled appointment with neurologist
Numbness and tingling in hands and feet and dizziness Contact neurologist for appointment
Sore throat and slight nasal congestion
Worsening numbness and tingling in hands and feet. Diagnosed with neuropathy from 1st dose. Regular Dr visits and testing
More headaches and fibromyalgia worsened
Muscle weakness
Sarcoidosis, Uveitis and Autoimmune disorder
Last Thursday And Friday I had bday joint ache:pains then developed on Thursday, diarrhea and nausea, lasted 2 days.
I have an autoimmune disorder. Sarcoidosis. This may be aggravating that.
I had a huge flare up with my autoimmune disorder. Turned into uveitis again, achy joints, itching skin, short of breath. Feel my autoimmune response was triggered and the vaccine has been the only new thing. With my pulmonologist for my sarcoidosis.
Increasing stiffness in joints. To the point it hurts to now move especially after sitting.
Bite, Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and Skin irritation
First 36 hours, very very bad headache (continuous), fever, severe aches, chills,no appetite. Still no appetite. Chills and aches faint more intermittent now. Still have spots/rash on arms and legs (started with covid last year), slightly flared.
Weakness but I was able eat a meal last night. Slightly nauseated now.
Weakness
Sore throat
Have eaten very little since Tues - a piece of toast, bit of bagel and a few bites of a turkey sandwich, lots of water, some juice, a bit of gatorade and diet sprite for nausea. Appetite may be coming back a little.
Upset tummy - not quite dr but close. Unable to eat mire than a mouthful. Sinuses bad - at the beg draining continuously(as when I had covid). Maybe people like me who had bad covid (for weeeks) and long-haul symptoms (not classified as either severe or mild covid) should be studied more in gen and with vaccine (its made me feel rather brutalized- are we sure it will help people like me?)
Still unable to eat more than a few mouthfuls - not had proper meal since the day before my second shot. My skeep cycle is off/ insimnia. Missed a few days of work. Wish Moderna had warned people whod had severe and long haul reactions to covid that vax would be this bad. My body does not feel stronger - it feels set back.
My digestive system is off. Still have rash redness and itching near vaccination site. Cough is back. Hoped Id feel stronger but feel weaker, more easily breathless than before. Feels like setback to myInitial long fought for covid recovery. TY
Skin rashes - are they related? - and my dry cough is back.
Odd skin rashes and irritations! And my vax site still slightly red. My digestive system is still a bit off kilter. Covid cough is back. Btw covid and vax aggravation my body feels ravaged. Are you sure vax was a good idea for people like me?
Not worsening. Back to my previous post m(post?) covid symptoms. Very tired tho less overwhem Though subsiding, my myriad odd skin rashes bites? welts itching toes(covid toes???) were getting to be pretty alarming. My hair is falling out agai
Very tired despite sleeping. Brain fog again. Slightly achey. Digestion almost back to normal - yay. Vax site still patch of red. Other rashes subsiding though I have more covid spots on arms (started when I first had covid). Still easily winded.
Rashes. Hair loss. Aches and fatigue. Dermatologist in office visit
Hypermobility syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome and Fibromyalgia
Moderate swollen/sore lymph nodes on same side of body as shot, including sore breast tissue. Mild sore throat.
Coughing, chest tightness (both mild)
Swollen and painful lymph nodes
Swollen lymph node, sore throat, & low fever of 99, for about one day.
Fatigue, body aches, eye pain
Fatigue, GI issues
Sjgren's syndrome, fibromyalgia, hypermobility syndrome (new diagnoses)
Fatigue, shortness of breath upon exercise
Lymph node pain, Arthralgia and Headache
Some tenderness in axilla.
Headache lasted all day despite Tylenol
During the last two weeks., I forgot to mention that, at night sometimes, I get all over joint achiness and mild headache. Not sure if related to vaccine, but never had it before vaccine. 1000 mg acetaminophen helps.
Headaches everyday. Take Tylenol and helpful, but returns later
Shingrex vaccine received > 1 month after Moderna Dose #3, developed almost identical reaction as Moderna vaccine.
Musculoskeletal stiffness and Arthralgia
I wanted to note that my shoulder was very very sore the 2st night and then for 2 days. I was wondering if it was wondering if this had anything to do with wear shorts was injected. The nurse put it into my shoulder. Maybe this vaccine is supposed to go really high (not what I saw on tv). Also, I did have a stiff neck on that side...dont think I mentioned this.
Shoulder seemed fine yesterday. Maybe I didnt pay enough attention. Joint is sore. Injection was put in very high...just about right into shoulder.
Hepatic pain, Deep vein thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism
Slight pain in the region of the liver about 12 hours after vaccination - not a problem but noticeable. Went away shortly after I lay down.
Feeling just kinda dull - no pain, no feeling sick, just blah.
Feeling a little "cold-y" especially when I woke up.
Feb 19-21. Following severe chest pains on backside of chest early AM Feb 19 and a trip to the ER, diagnosed with idiopathic DVT & PE. Now taking Eliquis, and having follow-up consultations with hematologist.
Hemangioma, Invasive ductal breast carcinoma and Otorrhea
Immediately upon injection there was a hot sensation at the injection site, but no real pain initially. Also had an aftertaste a strawberries and bananas in my mouth for about 10 minutes after injection, and a mild red rash on the lower arm under the injection site. Pain in the joint bundle of the left shoulder where the injection was given. Feeling of slight dizziness and/or wooziness afterwards. At around 12 hours following initial injection pain increased and the arm began to feel very hard and painful pain in the joint and nerve area of that shoulder.
Mild loose stools, not watery
Felt feverish but temp subnormal, sweated a lot more than usual, chills, tinnitus and pains in ears, and minor congestion right nasal sinus
Sweats & Chills, wet ears, & dizziness.
Sweating and wet ears
Immediately carter injection taste of strawberries and bananas
Intense ache in all joints. Especially the shoulder above injection site and neck near injection site. Also lower back where I have an Hemangioma on the L5. Hurts awfully. Armpit near injection site aches. Feels like a knife going into shoulder joint.
Constant aching pain in most joints and former fracture sites, at about an eight. Worse at elbow under injection sites, and shoulder above injection site. Underarm near injection site sore at about a four.
He heavier join pain above and below injection site
Great fatigue and body ache
Very fatigued. Tried to work in yard and arm where vaccinated became weak and tremulous after very little exertion.
I have an UTI the last two weeks. On antibiotics. Did notice that my sense of smell which was deadened by nasal surgery in 1987, has vastly improved since getting the vaccine
My sinuses became swollen and the roots of ALL my teeth, jaw, and jaw joints joints were severely painful.
Sinuses in pain
Swelling and mild pain in armpit of arm (left) vaccinated. Mild dizziness
Pain in armpit of arm injected
Dizziness, and armpit pain near injection site.
Eustachian tubes hurt, armpit under injection site hurts
Just my endemic Cervical Stenosis and spinal issues are a bit worse
Diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer, stage two.
Osteogenesis imperfecta, Skeletal injury and Lumbar vertebral fracture
Difficulty swallowing for just a few minutes 5 minutes after injection
Mouth infection
Overly tired and sleeping way more than usual
Only just got 2nd dose 20 minutes ago
Dizziness
Dizzy ness vertigo
Transverse Process Fractures of L1-L4 not covid related unless brittle bones becomes a side effect since hitting the counter shouldnt have resulted in such a rare and unfixable fracture let alone four of them at once
Periodic limb movement disorder, Sleep terror and Eyelid rash
Dizzy
Shaky feeling and dizzy
Tachycardia
Mostly vertigo and burning eyes for last three days, slight headache, lots of anxiety and racing heart, woozy
Vertigo, exhausted,neck pain, burning eyes
More muscle spasms and twitches, migraines and lethargy
Awful tachycardia and non stop lethargy
Weird itchy spots on legs and eyelid, tachycardia
Tachycardia and really low blood pressure, lethargy
Itchy skin and night terrors as well as tachycardia
Insomnia with periodic limb movement and depression with severe anxiety
Bloody discharge, Furuncle and Mass
None
Cough mainly at night. Chest congestion and rattling when I lay down
Cough and chest rattling subsided with Mucinex
I have a rash all over the back of my neck and a lump at the base of my skull and neck that extends from the middle ofMy neck to almost behind my ear. Very painful. I hear fluid in it when I turn my head but the lump is actually hard.
Pus and blood tinge fluid draining from a boil on the right side of my scalp. It is a severe case of psoriasis because my immune system being in distress from my body trying to build antibodies from the vaccine. Its almost finished draining.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Photophobia and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
Dizziness and nausea increased over the past week. Consulting numerous doctors. Not seeing much improvement and I'm now one month out. Very concerned and unable to find answers. Doctors are unfamiliar with such a pronlonged reaction.
Daily headache, nausea and fatigue.
Ongoing daily headaches, nausea and dizziness for six months beginning the day after receiving the second dose of Moderna. Light sensitivity has increased over the months making working and conducting daily life extremely difficult Scheduled for a lumbar puncture January 10, 2022
I have been diagnosed with POTS (postural orthosatic tachycardia syndrome). Owing to the proximity in time that thr symptoms started in relation to the vaccine, I believe there may some correlation (withim 24 hours).
Rash pruritic, Pruritus and Rash
I have had itching that actually began last week/ tiny rash on upper back and at base of scalp
I have had an itchy rash on my upper back that had improved prior to my second vaccine. After the second vaccine I have also developed an itchy rash across my stomach. My back still itches but is no as severe as my stomach.
My itchy rash has extended from my upper back.. to each side of my neck and on my abdomen. I have been putting calamine lotion on it twice a day. I didnt have a rash prior to the vaccine.
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