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.
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Autonomic nervous system imbalance and Groin pain
Left groin pain
Finger tips hurt, dont know if thats related
Finger tips still hurt
Finger tips hurt still
Sore fingers -getting better
They are getting better now but I had some bruising and bleeding under my fingernails which I guess maybe was vaccine related as I had no injury. Its improving now.
The peeling of my fingers continues.
Diagnosed w IIH (idiopathic, Intercranial hypertension) Visit in office
I frequently have headaches so probably not related
All part of my chronic condition. Not vaccine related
They are chronic
Dysautonomia has been worse, especially the chest pains. Have already seen my cardiologist Cardiology office
Left knee joint pain Family doc
Vulval disorder, Vulval ulceration and Genital ulceration
Sudden influx of canker sores on soft body tissues
Canker sores (mouth), vulvar sores
Canker sores (mouth), vulvar sores (worse than previous day)
Canker sores, Vulvar sores
Mouth sores, vulvar sores
I had an outbreak of several ulcers in my mouth (occasional but typical for me) but it was accompanied by a genital ulcer as well (these did not appear for me at random prior to the vaccine). One ulcer appeared this time instead of 8-12.
Facial pain, Toothache and Asthma
Face and teeth hurt
Missed yesterdays report 1/30/21 had mild sore arm. no fever no symptoms BUT realized i did not have usual arthritic pain in back knees and hips, then when i woke on 1/3o/21, i was fee of any arthritic pain or usual muscle pain.all throught that day I had taken myself off all my meds for 2 1/2 weeks. i.e. breo. Aleve, flexeril. Woke on 1/31/21 with usual arthritc knee, back and hip pain
Sore throat, swollen neck gkands on rightAsthma acting up
Transient ischemic attack, Hypotension and Wheezing
My dad (b)(6) started to complain about itching on his legs on Wed Feb 3 and has increasingly gotten worse itching all over his body. Had to start taking Benadryl today. Called primary physicians office and was told by LVN to start taking benedryl
Allergic reaction of itching all over body on Feb 3, 2 days after injection. Had to take my dad to Urgent Care for evaluation. He also developed swelling in hands and ankles & feet. They ran blood tests and a chest X-ray. Gave him Decadron for swelling and Benedryl. They highly suspect it could be a reaction to the PFizer vaccine but cant be conclusive. Today, the itching has subsided but the swelling is quite prevalent. In addition, having pain in his arm/shoulder, same arm where injection was given but might not be related. If symptoms dont clear up we were told to go to ER. I will be taking him to his primary doctor or Urgent Care Also called the on-call physician yesterday (Saturday)
As indicated yesterday, my dad developed itching and a rash 2 days after the PFizer vaccine and from there developed swelling & some wheezing. Went to Urgent Care today as he developed severe shoulder pain and a rash, and still had swelling but itching had subsided. Be advised that my dad started taking Plavix on Jan 22 and had the vaccine on Feb 1. Neither Urgent Care PA or physician we saw today can conclude whether these symptoms are Plavix or the PFizer vaccine
Feet are now swollen and left hand continues to be very painful. Medical PA & NP believe its from the allergic reaction caused by the PFizer vaccine. Office visit on Friday Feb 19
Called 911 - it appeared dad might have had a TIA or the new medication gabapentin may have excessively lowered his blood pressure. We still question if the 1st PFizer vaccine of 2/1 caused the allergic reaction (2 days after on 2/3) Called 911 and was taken to hospital emergency
Visual impairment, Injection site swelling and Ear pain
Saturday , injection site pain, tiredness headache , muscle pain, joint pain fever,injection site swelling , nausea, feeling unwell and dizziness and weakness .I've survived the covid virus, I am surprised to have these symptoms, now.
Dizziness
Leg aches
Some dizziness .ear aches and jaw discomfort
Pain in right leg. Extremely tired
Visual difficulties , hip , leg and joint pains. Short term memory , inertia
Administration site pruritus, Arthralgia and Dizziness
A little dizziness
Minor joint pain & still a little fatigue.
Knee joint pain but can't say for sure if it's truly related because I've suffered similar pain off/on for some time. *Though it has flared up more frequently & more intensely recently.
Short spell of dizziness upon waking up
While not a new symptom, area where shot was administered itches (even right after bath/shower). Not constant itch; about 3-4 times/week. Short term & temporary symptom. Just thought I'd mention this.
Bradyphrenia, Pericarditis and Postmenopausal hemorrhage
Dizziness, brain not functioning well.
My lymph gland by my ear on the side of my body that I got the shot has been swollen & sore to the touch since day one of the shot.
Even though I stayed hydrated with electrolytes, I had a stronger headache late afternoon where I couldn't function for about an hour.
Headaches
Breathing is depressed like I can't breathe fully unless I focus on taking each breath.
Not stable, wobbly at times
My thinking has been slow & forgetful all week like after the first vaccine.
Brain fog
Achy joints but don't know if it's related.
Sharp pains in my head.
Vaginal bleeding postmenapausal OB/GYN & intervaginal ultrasound
Idiopathic acute pericarditis
Breast feeding, Aphonia and Gastroenteritis viral
I am breastfeeding a 3-month old. She also is doing well.
I'm breastfeeding a 4 month old, she's doing fine.
Cold symptoms, not likely related to the vaccine.
My nursing baby was definitely under the weather last night and today. Maybe a coincidence, but an interesting data point?
Wet/chest cough, stuffy nose/sinus pressure, lost voice
The night after I got the shot, I did have pain at injection site, chills, muscle/body aches, fever, and fatigue. I was fine by 24 hours after the shots.
Chest cough, congestion, fatigue
Stomach bug
Neck injury, Croup infectious and Head injury
Coughing...not the usual allergy cough.
Went to Urgent Care to have a Dr listen to my lungs. Also, had a covid test.
Still has the barky cough...Covid test was negative!
Still has the cough, but not as bad.
Coughing isn't going away. Some loss of appetite. Sleeping a lot. Worried about him getting dehydrated. Urgent care visit on the 4th. Dr. didn't hear anything in his lungs. Could these symptoms be from the vaccine?? Covid test was negative
Small bruise at injection site
Coughing
Continued coughing
Coughing continues
Persistant coughing
He is in surgery now for a chest tube insertion!!
Bad fall...went to ER, then admitted to hospital...transferred to (b)(6) on Easter Day...to MICU!! Still in hospital!
In rehab after fall. Injuries to head & neck. A fib, plural fluid still draining.
Supraclavicular fossa pain, Neck mass and Nodule
Pain under my arm on the side where I got the shot. A knot or bump between my collar bone and neck on my left side where the shot was administered.
I still have a knot and pain between my collar bone and neck on the left side. I feel it mostly during quick movements and whenever I touch that area.
Pain on contact between my neck and collar bone. Lymph nodes swollen.
Soreness between collar bone and neck.
Tongue disorder, Respiratory disorder and Lethargy
No
Itching and redness lower back yesterday evening and earlier today.
No. I received it at 3:15p
My normal temperature is 97.7
Sleepy at times but feeling well and relieved.
Mild fatigue on occasion only.
None
Bump on my tongue. Checks mildly irritated. Cause may have been due to acidic food.
Postnatal drip, itchy throat
Lethargic, abdominal discomfort, mild breathing disorder (may have been asthma or gastric).
More postnasal drip. I was given a full dose as my booster. I have allergies and mild asthma. No fever.
Flue like symptoms after flue vaccine. Robitussin DM for cough.
Covid symptoms 11/22/22. Diagnosed & treated for Covid 11/28/22. Currently in hospital for non-Covid reasons (I believe).
Paresthesia, Rash and Myalgia
Not exactly new symptoms. Following the second dose of Pfizer I experienced a different type of body pain that I havent experienced before. Felt more like pin point pricking sensation throughout my body. I just wanted to mention, if this he
I had mild fever with chills, clear nasal discharge, skin rash, muscle pains (similar poking nature as COVID 2nd shot side effects) in Jan 2022. No known contacts. COVID test on anterior nasal swab was neg. Symptoms subsided with rest and Tylenol.
Screaming, Blood pressure measurement and Dyskinesia
I had first dose over 3 weeks ago and have continued to have various uncomfortable symptoms. These include hot itchy red swollen arm at injection site, headaches, and most bothersome achy legs that hurt and keep me up at night. These are all from vac
My glands in throat feel uncomfortable. Periodic shooting pain down injection arm into fingers.
IMPORTANT- 13 hours after this second dose I had multiple convulsions. I suddenly began to shake, felt a strange chill run down each side of my body then my entire body would go stiff and I would uncontrollably arch my back until it would release. These lasted 6-8 seconds. I had this happen repeatedly for about an hour. I was screaming. If not for Covid risk my family was going to call 911. Had it continued longer they would have. I have reported this all to my doctor. (b)(6) in (b)(6) California. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. I am very concerned about ever getting a Covid vaccine again. Or any other vaccine. I am available if anyone wishes to talk with me. (b)(6). My name is (b)(6).
My resting heart rate and my blood pressure are both elevated. I have some tachycardia.
Tense jaw and still have burning tongue. Discomfort in my glands on side of throat.
Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Sudden hearing loss and Nephrolithiasis
Yes my husband which was vaccinated on Sunday too just tested positive for covid and now Im going to get tested
My husband got tested yesterday and the result was positive . I got the rapid test and it was negative but I need to repeat wednesday
I was taken to the hospital yesterday and stayed overnight because of severe abdominal pain which the doctors diagnosed as a kidney stone
Sudden hearing loss in left ear Ear doctor
I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with discoid lupus
Discoid lupus Dermatologist
Cough, fever. Better now
Salivary gland pain, Catarrh and Salivary hypersecretion
Increased discomfort in salivary glands, increased watery mouth
Sore throat, coughing, sneezing, extreme fatigue
Food poisoning like stomach pain one night. Blood pressure dropped with hot flashes. Lasted about 20 mins. Then gone.
Severe headcold, coughing, sore throat. Lingering cough and mucus for three weeks.
Extended periods!!!
Sore throat, cough, mucous build up in throat.
Coughing all day and night. Extreme fatigue.
Prolonged coughing, mucous build up, extreme fatigue
Mucous in throat, continued coughing. Going on 4 weeks now.
Heavy coughing, difficulty taking in a breath, fluid at back of throat.
Coughing and headcold, lots of mucous in throat.
Repetitive strain injury, Adverse food reaction and Eating disorder
Have history of migraines
Nausea, diarrhea, bloating, avoided eating for approximately 2 days
Diarrhea and upset stomach yesterday
Vertigo, dizzynessAlso had a URI likely caught from toddler grandson, tested for Covid. Both instant and PCR tests negative. Still have a residual cough Regular Dr appt
Nausea, bloating, diarrhea, cough Dr appt
Fatigue, cough, diarrhea, joint aches, headache sore throat, upper respiratory congestion
Stress at work, Cognitive disorder and Peripheral coldness
Musc.Cramping.Entire back of leg wants to cramp up.Pain goes down leg into foot arch&top of foot into toes.Recently into hamstring.If standing,when taking weight off right foot, throbbing pain up&down leg. Pain relieves when pressure is back on foot.
Just still very fatigued. Body feels heavy, weighed down consistently. Do have high stress job. But since 2nd vaccine, definitely fatigued. Seems to be getting a little better.
I think I would say some increased shortness of breath.
HOT FLASHES AND COLD SWEATS with no fevers. Whenever I start to sweat, I feel as though my skin is very cold, and I am cold. Very sensitive skin. Random dizziness. Joint pain. EXTREME FATIGUE!! Some cognitive issues (hard to get thoughts straight). Called for blood work script for autoimmune disorders
Odynophagia, Dry eye and Eye pruritus
About four hours after the shot, I felt loopy and my finger tips kind of tingled. It wasnt a bad feeling and I kind of felt high. I ended up drinking a lot of water and everything went back to normal. Also, now 13 hours after the shot, my eyes are dry and a little itchy.
A little bit of brain fog as well, but manageable.
Ironically, yesterday my throat started to feel sore when swallowing and Ive been very fatigued. It has continued into today.
Axillary mass, Hot flush and Erythema
Some dizziness
Morning I felt like a truck ran me over but motrin helped a lot. As the day went on Im feeling a little better.
Hot flashes
Yesterday later in the day, I did not feel well & out of no where my face was super red for about a hour & was extremely tired.
Im still extremely tired Everyday after sleeping 8/10 hours, it hasnt gone away since my last vaccine. Still getting headaches.
Still very tired
My left under arm became swollen after both vaccines and a small part is still swollen & sore at times.
My armpit became swollen with each injection, and a small lump surfaced and has yet to go away. Will be getting it checked out soon. Other than that I've had no other issues. And feel good
Lung disorder, Feeling hot and Migraine
I have light-headedness, headaches (sometimes becoming migraines), sharp electrical impulses in my head (very uncomfortable and make sleeping difficult.) Sometimes nausea and malaise. Some aches and also continued chest pain. Episodes of hot all over Appointment with my GP.
Fatigue and headaches. But its likely not from the vaccines. Its likely still from me being sick with Covid-19 5 months ago. Visit with my GP.
I got Covid 19 for the second time. They believe it was the Delta Variant again. I am now on an inhaled steroid for the next 4.5 months to help my lungs out.
Panic attack, Arthropathy and Anemia
Headache could be pollen related too
Sore throat - could be allergies / pollen
Sore throat - maybe pollen
Body just feels numb - like a tingling sensation
Tested positive for Covid today
Diagnosed with Covid a week after my vaccine
Strange soreness/itchy sensation under both of my arms, worse in the arm that I received the shot it. Sore and becomes itchy.
Joint pain - fingers, toes and ankles
I just realized that my periods have stopped - havent had one since April. Still having joint issues. Regular visit for a nerve conduction study
Racing heart and shortness of breath
Just pain in my arm
Rapid heart rate
Panic attacks and feel like rapid heart rate Primary care
Cold - cough, sore throat, nasal congestion
Panic attacks, anemic, hair falling out - not sure if from vaccination or from covid Primary care, ultrasounds, lab work, B13 injections
Anemic Multiple primary care visits
Joint swelling, Mobility decreased and Peripheral swelling
My ring finger and middle finger on the arm where I didn't get a shot have been swollen, hurt, and been mostly unable to bend since the day after my shot, and I didn't do anything to sprain them, so I don't know if this related. They are getting better, though.
My hand doesn't hurt as bad, but now most of my hand is swollen vs. just two fingers earlier. My left foot knuckles also feel kind of swollen.
Pain in fingers & knuckles, though less than yesterday
Affective disorder, Cold sweat and Sinus disorder
Dizziness
Slight shortage of breath profuse sweating clammy skin dizziness
Fever chills muscle and joint aches dizziness nausea my back really hurt right in the middle I was constantly clammy sweating with fever I felt almost like I had a mild flu
Clammy, Sweaty, and very moody
Sweating clamminess Also I get dizzy nauseous and my head starts to pound when I do any exertion
Pain in my lower back is constant
Sinus allergies and congestion
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Lymph node pain
Swollen and sore lymph nodes under armpit on vaccination side
I have painful swollen lymph nodes in my armpit on the side of the injection.
My lymph nodes under my left armpit (injection side) is very sore and tender and swollen. Difficult to move without pain
Extremely heavy periods since the vaccine. Every menstrual cycle I have had 2-3 days in which I have to change a tampon every hour. It is interfering with my activities and life.
Respiratory disorder, Menstrual disorder and Contusion
Strange taste in mouth all day, like burnt rubber
Sore throat, nasal congestion
Issues with period, hard to know if heavy bleeding related to vaccine, had issues after first vaccine where I had heavy bleeding too, not sure if just a separate problem bc Ive been having issues before with periods
Various symptoms.Lots variables so hard to know what related to? Annual flu shot 10/11/21.Very tired,less productive, headache, congested,sinus pressure,flare up joint/back pain, menstrual changes, bruising, neck-rash/hives/redness/itching/swelling. Scheduled annual check up this month
Vision blurred, Hypoesthesia and Diarrhea
Injection arm feels slightly numb, like dead-weight within 2 hours of shot & starting to feel slightly dizzy (eyes slightly slow to focus) within 6 hrs of shot.
Missed my check- in yesterday. Was moderately sick the evening of my vaccination (chills, body aches, dizziness, eys slow to focus), but I took 1 Ibuprofen @ 11:00 bedtime, & next morning, slept til 9, felt fine, just tired all day. Back to normal today w/ some diarreah. Otherwise, I feel fine!
Sensory loss, Trigeminal neuralgia and Dyskinesia
Numbness/tingling in my fingers, toes, and face
Loss of feeling in my feet and toes. Hard to stand without losing balance or being fatigued.
Still tingling in numbness in my feet and hands
Diagnosed witb bilateral leg paresthesia, paresthesia of both hands, and acute lain of both knees
Loss of sensations on the left side of my face. Uncontrollable neck spasms making my head jerk in one direction
Neurologist says i have trigeminal neuralgia
Pulmonary congestion, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Ear infection
I got my period today, which came 3 days early.
I'm currently diagnosed with strep throat & bronchitis, so I'm taking antibiotics, along with a slew of other medications to help work the pain & many symptoms that are making me miserable,
Recovering from my strep throat/bronchitis/sinus infection from last wk, but still have a few more days of antibiotics to take. My symptoms from last wk have improved, but now I have a cough induced by post-nasal drainage & mucus in my upper lungs.
Sinus & ear infection
Limb discomfort, Muscle spasms and Paresthesia
Night leg cramp in my calf, necer had that before
Tingling in feet and mild discomfort (ache) in legs
Tingling in my legs and feet continues, out of breath more than usual, but may not be related to the vaccine...timing is interesting though
I got sick with what felt like a bad cold in June caught from myvson who came to visit...it had severe congestiin and cough...no fever...sock for a week or so...recovered
My legs get tingly and my feet too. Its not every dau, periodically. Its not painful, but annoying and uncomfortable. Its kind of a pins and needles feeling like when your foot goes to sleep. I dont remember this happening before vaccination....
Mild chest pains randomly
Pneumonia bacterial, Lacrimation increased and Pneumonia
Slight tenderness at injection site—minimal
Back pain
For 2 days after shot I felt like I had mild flu symptoms. Muscle aches, runny nose, sore throat, headache. All resolved now
Cough
My cough-carafe by has started acting up since a few days after the second shot
Flu-like symptoms. Sinusitis w post-nasal drip and exacerbation of asthma I had a previously scheduled in-person visit with ENT
Bacterial pneumonia
Sore throat, runny nose and eyes, cough. I just got tested for covid
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