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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.

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Nasal discharge discoloration, Injection site induration and Aphonia

XY5-16478-98773

Irritability, sore throat

Stomach pain, sore throat

I could still go to work but it sucked

The injection site in my account became swollen, red, hard and rash like for about 4 days. Ive felt tired and getting headaches and body aches. I cannot chose to not work but if I had the choice I would have stayed home for the first week

Ringing in my ear

Dizziness and ringing in my left ear

Dizzy and ringing in my ears

I feel light headed and dizzy

Ive been dizzy and light headed

Dizzy and light headed

I feel like I have a bit of a cold. Muscle aches and fatigue.

Ive been getting pretty bad headache and I feel very tired all the time

I feel fatigued all the time, like I'm coming down with a cold

I have a sore throat but not a lot of snot, I'm so tired and have an awful headache

I have had a sore throat, cough sinus pressure and greenish drippy snot since 23 DEC 21. I feel tired and have shortness of breath

Cough, fatigue, headache, body ache, I list my voice and have a drippy nose.

Same conditions but short of breath after one flight of stairs. I'm starting to feel better now. I did not get tested but was told to assume I have COVID due to my symptoms and isolate for 5 days

Middle insomnia, Vomiting and Insomnia

XY5-33228-10529

Was worst in the morning and got better as the day went on. Received my shot in the middle of the day yesterday, and my side effects were mostly improved by about 24 hours after the shot

I did experience vomiting last night which occurred after my daily check in yesterday

A cold this week. Assuming its not related to the vaccine though

Headache went away easily with ibuprofen and fatigue also could just be unrelated. Also woke up around 3 times last night and struggled some to go back to sleep each time as well

A sore throat for a few days. Most likely the beginning of a cold. Slight runny nose expected to get worse soon but in line with common cold. Feeling well right now

Panic reaction, Blood urine present and Panic attack

XY5-34741-16908

Panic - felt like i couldn't breathe but i could, was not palpitations think it was some sort of panic attack.

Cold hands and feet and its warm out.

Pain in or near armpit of shot arm.

Swollen armpit with pain laat 2 days. Today pain is gone, but still swollen

Armpit on shot side still a little swollen and becomes sore depending on movement

Lymph nodes under shot armpit still a little swollen

Lymph nodes under armpit still a tiny bit swollen

Blood in urine. Seeing a urologist about it.

Vertigo attacks off and on and have progressively gotten worse. Makes me wonder if the vaccine or covid played a part since pre oandemic i did not have them Doctor's Office

Seizure, Nervousness and Dehydration

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Fatigue and some spasms. I think some of the fatigue may be related to the vaccine, the rest and the spasms are side effects from a pain medicine.

It felt like the temperature went up in the house last night. I felt shaky at the time. I hadn't eaten for a while, and felt better after I did. The shaking and diarrhea happen sometimes anyway, but I have never had that kind of sudden hit feeling.

I think the diarrhea may be due to something I ate.

The pain is likely related to existing disability, not the vaccine.

Migraine, insomnia, and minor seizures. I believe the migraine is either a residual of an old brain injury or caused by dehydration. The seizures and insomnia are a side effect of Tramadol. I took two 50 mg doses of it six hours apart.

I think the fatigue is because I still have a cold. Diarrhea is somewhat normal for me.

I have the common cold. Stuffy/runny nose, coughing, fatigue, sore throat. Covid 19 antigen and PCR tests were both negative on 23 January and 25 January respectively.I also have had some nausea and diarrhea.Will get 2nd Moderna shot in 30 min. PCR test was done in the ER at work.

Symptoms were yesterday evening after the check in, today they are almost gone.

Back cramps that began Saturday, peaked in intensity Sunday, and have subsided a bit since then. I niece it's related to an old injury.

Severe migraine on Tuesday.

Stuff related to service connected disability. Also joint pain.

Increased joint pain, related to service connected disability.

Ovarian cancer, Ovarian cyst and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

XY6-24227-18559

Dizzy

Shaking

Swollen Lymph nodes under arm

Swollen lymph nodes and insomnia

Swollen lymph node

Intense abdominal pain

Abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizzy, temp 99.7, runny nose. Check up with doctors scheduled for Friday.

Increased GERD, skin rash and complex ovarian cyst

Benign Tumor on Ovary. Had to remove tumor and ovary.

Large swollen lymph node

Large swollen lymph node armpit of injection side

Lymph node swollen under armpit still. Very painful

Swollen lymph node under armpit

Experiencing fatigue and sore throat

Nausea, fatigue, headaches

Irritability, Breast pain and Muscular weakness

XY6-26242-31105

Soreness at the injection site.

Tired & back aches

Shooting pain in breast, leg & arm. Randomly moving through the body. Mostly during the second half of the day into the evening.

Tiredness, muscle weakness & irritability.

Started coughing Saturday.

Feet feel swollen & hurt

Coughing

Coughing, runny nose & tired.

Hands periodically shaking & lose of some feeling in my feet. Never had any neurological symptoms prior to bring vaccinated. Health issues more pronounced following booster shot.

Headaches, bodyache

Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, Sudden hearing loss and White blood cell count decreased

XY6-59662-79059

Sudden, extreme, entire body fatigue and aching. Lasted for 2 days. Occurred on days 16 and 17 after vaccination.

Severely loud bilateral tinnitus, lethargy, weight gain, low WBC, low TSH. Outpatient OCP visit, blood work, and referrals to specialists.

Low grade fever, fatigue, runny nose, stuffed up nose and ears, slight cough.

Sudden hearing loss to ear , tinnitus, inner ear swelling

Ringing, fullness, pain and sudden hearing loss to ear

Tinnitus to left ear. Feeling of swelling in ear. The decreased hearing is now increasing. I had to go to the doctor and be put on high dose prednisone

Ear swelling, sudden hearing loss resolving. Knee swelling decreasing. On 5th day of 60 mg of Prednisone.

Left sided chest pain. Pain during deep breaths. Extreme pain and swelling to right kneeno fall or blunt injury to knee occurredpain happened suddenly.

Fungal infection, Loss of consciousness and Tenderness

XY6-68204-16850

Slightly woosey this am

After a vision test Friday, with numbing drops & dilation drops, I came home & I was completely knocked out for about 4 hours. I do not remember this happening before with a vision appt. Wondered if it was in addition to my vaccine being on board

I have had a slightly tender stomach. And I dont think that they are related to my test, but I have had a couple of severe headaches & I developed a yeast infection. They are new since the last check in but I attribute them to other circumstances.

Myocarditis, Thyroid mass and Oxygen saturation decreased

XY7-13332-01644

I had fever and chills earlier this week after shot.

Heaviness in chest

Still struggling with chest tightness and low O2

Breathing has worsened. Had to have breathing treatments. Chest X-ray after dr visit

Shortness of breath, cough chest heaviness increased from onset related to vaccine. Doctor said lungs not moving air. Lung X-ray clear. Flu and Covid negative. Steroids, steroid inhaler, albuterol nebulizer, and benzonate prescribed. Better w meds. Meds see comments

Dr says lungs are moving air better. I had to use rescue inhaler this week for first time in years. Still taking steroids, steroid inhaler, breathing treatments and cough suppressant due to symptoms that started after vaccine 3 weeks ago. Meds

While I am feeling somewhat better, I still have shortness of breath. My new symptoms are: I woke up for 3 nights I a row needing to take breaths. Also, when I tried to clean house, I experienced notably more sweating than I normally would.

Fast heart beat on exertion

My doctor believes my earlier vaccine illness may have been myocarditis. I have recovered after 12 weeks but am not back to prevax health.A CT scan that ruled out pulmonary embolism found a large thyroid nodule. I have a biopsy scheduled Monday.

Muscle twitching, Swelling and Injection site warmth

XY7-14463-32819

A few heart palpitations and face muscle twitches on Day 1

Mild heart palpitations and facial muscle twitching

Facial twitching

A few heart palpitations and facial twitching 2 hours after shot, heat at injection site, minutes after injection had sore arm starting and sore and swollen front left side of neck that lasted 30 minutes

A few minor heart palpitations

Moderate headache yesterday after my check in, also very mild flu like symptoms

Had tinnitus on day 2 and 3

Vertigo GP, endocrinologist, chiropractor

Psoriatic arthropathy, Rash and Back pain

XY7-15404-37397

Dizziness right after injection lasting 15-20 minutes

dizziness

dizziness day of injection

severe lower back and hip pain

fatigue & joint pain. Better though today

rashes, arthralgias, etc. Have had reactivation of all of my autoimmune issues and dormant viruses!!! I am a surgeon and have had to continue working this way. I am a doctor

Psoriatic Arthritis still activated since 2nd vaccine

Muscle aches ans joint pain. Doctors offices

Cystitis, Diabetes mellitus and Rheumatoid arthritis

XY7-32291-63905

Im diabetic and my blood sugar is very high today.

UTI - serious MD visit

High blood sugar and all over body aches

Very painful joints and higher level of fatigue.

Increased Fatigue, poor sleep, joint pain, body pain

Bladder infection

(b)(6) has RA and he always has sore joints and muscles And these shots make it worse for awhile

Cold symptoms

Joint swelling and joint pain and general fatigue and feeling unwell.

Vaginal cancer, Epistaxis and Mobility decreased

XY7-32494-24206

Wiped out for 3-4 hours

I had an unrelated tumor return, causing more surgery.

After battling several surgeries for severe nosebleeds, I was wiped out with fever & total weakness. I had not been able to get my third vaccine at that time, so I thought I was dealing with Covid symptoms. I could barely get of bed for the bathroom!

Very serious nosebleeds;; a tumor I've dealt with for 40 years has returned; plus a second cancer has appeared vaginally. I've had 10 surgeries in the pat 14 months. 10 surgeries

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Depressed mood and Depression

XY7-44567-62594

Some shortness of breath, possibly related either to hayfever or a very mild cold. Not Covid, I have home health tested and PCR negative for Covid

Was infected with SARS to virus apparently on June 12 or 13th, 2022. PCR on the morning of June 13 came back as "presumptive positive". Covid symptoms began the evening of June 14. Mild to moderate symptoms , No fever, but still extremely fatigued.

COVID positive by PCR On June 13, 2022 and 14 days later I am still mildly symptomatic and mildly positive by home rapid antigen test.

Now have less trouble breathing, and some days can exercise BUT the day after exercise I feel very heavy physically and sad. I have started anti- depressants to treat my long COVID induced depression.

Fibrin D dimer increased, Hypothyroidism and Blood pressure increased

XY7-97703-08156

3 to 4 days after injection having headaches and high blood pressure . My Blood pressure medication stop working and BP went up to 161/105. Went to Emergency on 12/24/20. They gave me a second blood pressure medication and didn't start to work until 3 days later. They don't know why a spike in blood pressure MD said maybe my body is fighting virus. I think it's from the vaccination.

Recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism

After 1st vax, was in ER for high BP. Also developed hypothyroidism. After vax, now it's low and have to take meds. After booster shot, had high blood pressure problems and elevated D Dimer test for blood clot. I have developed so much health problem

Tongue coated, Oral discomfort and Glossodynia

XY8-12849-18619

Had flu like symptoms (ague, stomach upset etc). Got tested for COVID just to be safe and tested negative.

Tested positive for COVID on March 18, 2022. Symptoms includes ague, muscle soreness, difficulty breathing, runny nose, fatigue, rapid heart rate but were milder than when I contracted it in March of 2020. Also shorter - 2 weeks instead of 4.

Sore mouth - tongue and roof of mouth have have a grayish coating and is very sore as though I had scalded my mouth.

Flatulence, Feeling cold and Arthritis

XY8-16392-97774

The worst was last night with such body pain all over that I could hardly sleep so I was very tired today and still body pains. Also stuffy nose this evening and feeling chilled but not shaking with chills.

Freezing weather, electricity out, no heat, so very cold!@

Power is out and very cold so that might account for any symptoms and arthritis, but since the vaccine e I have had leg pains at night. It could be because of my lower back.

Could be arthritis and cold weather

Some dizziness and slight headache

Joint aches and fever for one day

Digestive upsets, gas

Nipple pain, Hyposmia and Sleep disorder

XY8-19137-55858

My breast (nipples hurt)

Im not sleeping through the night. Im only sleeping about 5 hours, then tossing and turning the rest of the night for about a week now. I usually sleep sound for 7 hours. I rarely get up in the middle of the night to go to the restroom.

I feel stiff and ache all over even after I get exercise. Less flexible

My sense of smell has lessened and I dont sleep well . I used to sleep 8 hours and now I only get 5-6 hours of sleep at night.

Ive been feeling really tired and sometimes taking 1-2 hour naps. I exercise an hour every day Monday through Friday. But I still feel tired. Exercise use to energize me, but now exercising is more like I have to, not , I want to.

Took shingles booster shot yesterday and I feel awful today.

Axillary mass, Lymph node pain and Dyspnea

XY8-25065-88618

I skied at 11,000 feet and both the 1st and second vaccine has made it had to catch my breath above 10,000 feet with endurance activity. I am an athlete and swam 17 laps yesterday at 8k and did not have a problem with breathing but above 11k, I have a hard time catching my breath. Something to know for the elite high altitude athletes. Thanks for all your help.

Lump and lymph swelling in arm pit of injection arm

Lymph underarm of injection arm sore to touch and swollen

Blood pressure increased, Hypertension and Axillary pain

XY8-27668-42188

None

Both arm muscles and Right thigh muscle aching .under arm hurts while exercising,Raising,arms up and down.Right upper thigh muscle hurts all the time.

Still having Muscle aches on upper right thigh,both left and right under arm.After the second Covid shot my blood pressure went high and my doctor increased my blood pressure tablet Amlodipine Besylate by 2.5MG. I used to take 5MG .before.

Both upper and lower leg and both hands muscle aches at all times.Conditions same as before.

Pain in both arms and both upper thigh muscle aches improving.It is much better with less aches and pains.

Still have pain on both upper thigh and pain on both hands on bottom. I feel the pain more while exercising

Blood pressure went up a little

Since I took Covid shots lately I have noticed my blood pressure has been going up And had to change my medication twice. Saw my doctor at Henry Ford

My blood pressure has been going up.My doctor from Henry Ford has had to change my medication twice so far. I am still monitoring my blood pressure every day. Doctor visit

Mussels and join pain

Rotator cuff syndrome, Restlessness and Head discomfort

XY8-30793-72493

Not sure about cause of headache

Could be allergies to oak? Head felt stuffy.

Head seems "stuffy". Not sure what it means. This is FL and weather keeps changing. Also two prior injuries are aching

Last night, in bed, felt warm and unsettled. 3am

Had symptoms 1st night of joint pain, possible fever.....only at bedtime.

Injection given in shoulder with a injuried rotar cup. Made the injury more sore

Injection site given on top of torn rotar cup. Arm sorer than usual

Skin exfoliation, Rheumatoid arthritis and Oral herpes

XY8-30930-05061

After one and a half days following my first vaccination, I developed a severe rheumatoid arthritis flareup, immune issues such as scaling, cold sore. Have been in tremendous joint pain, and I am being treated with anti-inflammatories as a result.

Join 10 minutes joint tenderness ever since first vaccination, pain medication has alleviated the joint pain symptoms

Symptoms are receding, whether by pain meds or time. But Im a lot happier, and had no worsening effects from the second vaccine.

Being treated for joint pain and happily no (further) symptoms arose from second vaccine.

Depression, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

XY8-91513-26872

Mild tinnitus for about two weeks. It woke me up in middle of night for a little bit, not debilitating but noticeable. Previous history of mild tinnitus. Not sure if it's related to the booster. Also, forgot to report swollen lymph nodes for 4 days

Congestion, achy body, nausea. Husband and daughter tested positive for covid. I tested negative but with mild symptoms.

Irregular, heavy, and long periods, anxiety, depression, fatigue. Definitely from getting covid, for which I didn't get a positive test until after I submitted the last vsafe check in.

Feeling hot, Influenza like illness and Chills

XY9-25019-44378

You might want to revamp your app; April 8/9 I had fever and chills; felt like the flu. When you feel that bad, your first thought is not to register and report side effects

Face and ears feels hot today

Once again, I wish you could back date your symptoms after your shot. I received my 2nd shoot a week ago and the day after I was super sick with a fever 102.1, chills, headache and sore arm. Today, Im perfectly fine.

Apparently, I was exposed to COVID at a rehearsal dinner last Friday and Ive had the sniffles for the past two days; other than that Ive felt okay. A little tired more than usual.

Feces pale, Renal impairment and Alopecia

XY9-26077-84093

Fatigue

Fatigue, body aches & chills without feverFor two days

Cold symptoms, fatigue, headache, pulsating in ear, vertigo, mild hair loss

Cold symptoms- cough, sinus congestion, ear pressure & discomfort, headache, itchy throat, fatigue, pulsating in right ear, mild discomfort in heart area, vertigo, mild body aches Covid test - negative result

Fatigue, swollen lymph glands, kidney function decline

Fatigue, nausea, chills & body aches

Rapid heart rate, fatigue, headaches, faintish, pale stools, hot flushes

Fatigue, body aches

Vascular pain, Tonsillitis and Blepharospasm

XY9-39952-77038

Slight cough, trouble breathing well indoors

Eye twitch

Severe brain fog, loss of appetite

Extreme brain fog, sinus pressure

I was very very warm last night and it was hard to cool down. I took my temperature and it was normal at 97.1. I was also very nauseous do to being so hot. Lasted for 20 minutes

Bad acid reflux. The more concerning is feeling of pressure or pain deep in veins from time to time. Some times get a fleeting headache that lasts only for a few seconds

Sinusitis symptoms. Pain in upper left thigh

Sinus infection, pain in lower back, pain in upper left thigh

Pain in upper left abdomen, pressure in lower back by tailbone

Reoccurring tonsillitis every month since testing positive for covid

Frequent sinus infections

Tongue discoloration, Cardiac discomfort and Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

XYA-31949-60380

Severe Facial pain

My left side face hurts Phone

Severe left facial pain

Mild left face pain

Mild facial pain left side

Black tongue on left side where face hurt

Left face pain

Still left side facial pain

Chest cant breathe sometimes panting like dog to catch breath, shoulder pain, severe headache this has been happening since my 3rd vaccination

Chest pressure dizziness sore throat eye pain ear pain rapid heart and cant breathe

Bone pain, shoulder pain, extreme fatigue and chest pressure

Significant weight loss and shoulder pain heart and chest pressure/pain with negative covid test

Right side pain very intense

Breathing difficulties but I did have Covid. My heart doctor said long Covid

Incomplete spinal fusion, Ankle operation and Procedural pain

XYB-23466-27505

Pain is from old injuries

Sneezing

The nausea and vomiting are from food poisoning not the shot

Symptoms are due to food poisoning

Still fighting food poisoning

Still feeling the effects of food poisoning

Still dealing with a tough case of food poisoning

Nothing to do with vacc. Having surgery next week on a failed fusion.

I had to have ankle fusion surgery redone 5 days ago and was sent home from the hospital the next day so not feeling great. No covid or booster shot issues. Finally am starting to manage the pain from surgery.

My back has gone out on me and i had to go to the ER.

Limb discomfort, Flushing and Diarrhea

XYB-31052-29098

Typical vaccine soreness around injection site.

A little soreness around injection site. Not sure tiredness the night of receiving the vaccine was from vaccine or busy schedule!

Hard to tell if the nausea is as a result of a vaccine or from something I ate. Should I reported that yesterday I felt a little fluish: very mild chill and sensitivity. Not sure if I would say it was painful, but the arm was quite sore yesterday.

The slight pain I was feeling around the injection site is now gone. Oh no more fatigue or any other symptoms

A little tired, diarrhea.

Eye irritation, Swelling face and Lethargy

XYB-92299-05046

I have dermititis but it appears to have gotten worse since I got vaccinated. I would not claim a direct correlation since I have not taken any medication or sought any medical help yet.

My itch seems to be subsiding compared to yesterday.

I feel that I do not have enough energy and I feel lethargic. I can't establish a correlation between this condition and vaccination but I am reporting this anyway

Malaise, muscular pain, burning eyes

Itching but can't establish correlation with vaccination.

Swelling Left side of the face. can't established if it is due to the second Morerna shot. I have taken Benadryl tablets.

I have facial swelling (left side only) for last two days. I don't have any facial fillers etc or any other underling cause to explain facial swelling. It was worse yesterday but it is improving now.

Facial swelling has subsided. fatigued. Very minor headache.

Felt chest pressure as one can feel in pneumonia.

Why the frequency of check-in changed?

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