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.
Mobility decreased, Gastrointestinal disorder and Swelling
Only mild muscle aches in the injection arm. Nothing too distracting
Wooziness (not sure if it was vaccine related)
*Extremely* swollen lymph nodes on injection side
I got COVID arm. Huge swelling and rash :( Showed up in all my best friend's wedding pictures lol Pharmacist doctor
Digestive problems
Yesterday my injection arm was in so much pain I couldnt move it (ie literally couldnt drive with both hands) and the swelling and redness traveled around my entire arm and to my shoulderblade
Adnexa uteri pain, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Asthma
The top center ends of both sets of ribs were hurting
Right rib pain for 2 days. Didn't go away even with ibuprofen
Ribs hurting, ovaries hurting
Migraine before diarrhea and lasting after
Front of ribs hurting, muscle by injection site sore
Rib pain, muscle pain, headaches, injection shot muscle pain in shoulder blade
Shoulder muscle hurting from injection site, right rib hurting at top end of rib, then both ribs at the top ends.
I've been having some asthma related issues that have been dormant for years. Not able to catch my breath or work out the same because I'm struggling to catch my breath. Can't breathe after jumping in a pool.
Having asthmatic symptoms
Injection site bruising, Somnolence and Influenza like illness
Tinnitus
Tinnitus, it is so annoying! I feel like flue symptom! Sleepy!
Tinnitus, sleepy
Tinnitus is still on and off, stiff neck!
Tinnitus, dizzy,
Tinnitus, tired Met with PC
Tinnitus got stronger
Tinnitus. Its increasing of the ringing sound in my left ear! I am panicking... what if it gets worse and worse!
Tinnitus, ringing in both ears!
Tinnitus, it keeps ringing
Tinnitus, bruise on my arm where the injection took place.
Oropharyngeal discoloration, Wheezing and Feeling cold
Arthritis pain
Arthritis aches and pain.
Arthritis aches and pain
Arthritis aches and pains.
Arthritis
On Friday Apr. 21, I noticed arm red around area of injection. Arm ached slightly when went to bed. Took 2 extra strength Tylenol. Red almost gone on Apr. 25.
Muscle or body aches probably mostly from arthritis.
Arthritis aches and pain!
Aches and pain probably from arthritis? Itching lnot around injection site .
When went to bed left arm ached in upper part of arm. Took 2 extra-strength Tylenol.
I am cold but NOT chills. Some arthritis.
Headache last night- took Tylenol
Just arthritis aches and pains.
Only, arthritis aches and pains.
White spots in throat like I had in Jan. When I had a sore throat ( omicron). Office call
Drank tea with caffeine 7-8pm. Chest discomfort , couldn't sleep for awhile. Big mistake.
Had wheezing (have intrinsic asthma) on Wednesday, June 8, and used inhaler twice that day. Chest felt slightly heavy. Used inhaler on Thursday am, went to Dr. and no wheezing. EKG normal. Office call
Two days ago had runny nose but probably allergies. Pollen was up.
8-11-22 started with head cold symptoms (runny nose) in the evening. 8-12 still had runny nose and headache. 8-13 and 8-14 still had headaches. Since 8-15 feel OK.
Trigger finger, Tendonitis and Arthralgia
Widespread joint pain following 2nd vaccine. Has not resolved yet. I did not associate it with vaccine until recently. Not sure if it has anything to do with vaccine effects. Hand tendonitis and 4 trigger fingers so far. Outpatient orthopedic visit for "trigger finger"..
Joint pain and tendonitis that occurred after Moderna #1 & 2 vaccines, recurred after Moderna booster as well. Steroid injections bilateral hands.
Mouth ulceration, Oral pain and Lip swelling
Yes, I've had a numb tongue and tingling in my lips since on or about 7 February.
I feel fatigued and that I am running a small fever.
Mouth is breaking out, tongue tingling/numb
Swollen lips, mouth sores, tingling in tongue and lips.
Elevated heart rate, mouth ulcers, tingling.
Mouth ulcers, rapid heart rate
Rapid heart rate
The feeling in my tongue is returning.
Enduring fatigue, migraines, numb tongue.
Severe fatigue, but tongue numbness is abating. I have no energy and my heart rate remains elevated. I saw a cardiologist last week and was put on beta blocker heart medication temporarily (metoprolol succinate ER). I have no prior heart condition Cardiologist and primary care provider
Not new symptoms but elevated heart rate and fatigue continues. I sleep considerably more than normal and tire easily. My tongue numbness is finally abating. Its taking time to get feeling back in my tongue. Seeking autoimmune disorder testing
Hemiparesis, Polymenorrhea and Menstruation delayed
Weakness in right arm (this is arm I got the shot in).
Dizziness
Heart palpitations
Dizziness & ringing in left ear
Late period
Area on my arm where I received second vaccine became sore today. Period came late, was heavier and shorter than usual.
Swollen lymph node under left arm. Has subsided.
Cold prickling in arms & legs
Tingling in arms & legs, occasionally face, sometimes concentrated on right side of body.
Tested positive for COVID-19 on 5/23.
Irregular periods after flu vaccine
Bone swelling, Dysarthria and Rib fracture
Increased chest congestion, use of inhaler for asthma. Sudden bouts of pain, primarily legs, knees, thighs, shins/calves; also back. Increased overall pain and fatigue, feeling generally unwell, nauseated. Body rash increased.
Inflammatory response has increased throughout body. Eczema, asthma flare. Primary care visit
Heart palpitations, slurred speech, high blood pressure, difficulty sentence forming, slow to process. MRI, CT Scan Brain, EKG, blood work.
Slurred speech, difficulty processing words, sentences. Head, facial, neck tingling to left arm. ER trip w/follow up pending w neuro and cardiology
Breathing difficulty, congestion, fatigue, nausea
Sore throat, fatigue
Shortness of breathe, onset high blood pressure/tachycardia, , increased congestion. Unsure if symptoms are related to vaccinations and booster(s); however, have felt Significantly worse days (3-7) following immunizations/ boosters. Oktocallme. ER and follow-up with cardiology and testing.
Had these symptoms also, as well as headache, diarrhea, chills, rash up through this weekend
Have continued to be nauseated and dizzy. Fell again on Wednesday (rolled down backyard rock), hurt self badly, left hand swollen, knee, elbow, left ribs, coccyx. Fell 2 weeks ago too, lost balance as well.
Increased pain, congestion, falls, imbalance. Md consult, multiple xrays, fractured ribs 9 & 10 secondary to most-recent fall fall
Oral discomfort, Nervousness and Oropharyngeal discomfort
none
My rightside ear very uncomfortable for 4 days. I felt like something inside and is not clear
ear not comfortable
my right ear very uncomfortable. the sounds still their.I felt heavy and like something inside. And my bidy still tired and my muscles sore specially down ti my legs. sometimes i fell nervous. walk in with my family doctors
My ears still making noise and some of neck hurts. Most bothers me is my ears making noise none stop.
My two ears making noise and pain
Both ears hurts
My ears, please i need help
Both ears,
I can't talk longer if i talked to much i feel like tighten around my neck. Please i need helps for my ears and troat. Please!!!!!! It's make me worried... i need helps...
My both ears lymp glands i guess. Bothered me a lot.
My ears both ears still hurts and ringing sound. And also sown to my ears both sides hurts my jew .
Very owefull feelings in my mouth, troath, ears. I went to ENT soecialist. Cant find wrong. I need helps. Please someone to I can speak of the vaccine i was recieved. Its killing me... please!!!
Ears still bothered me
Tired most of all time since i got my vaccine. Depressed.
Still tired
Lichen planopilaris, Colitis and Upper respiratory tract congestion
I donated blood the day before vaccination; had the vaccine in the same arm as venipuncture. Venipuncture site is slightly redder/more inflamed than usual
Somewhat itchier flare up of frontal fibrosing alopecia
Upper respiratory or allergy symptoms
Frontal fibrosing alopecia Colitis
Upper respiratory symptoms - congestion, sore throat, mild cough, sneezing. No fever. Covid rapid home test and PCR negative
Upper respiratory tract congestion, Respiratory tract infection and Sinus pain
Respiratory infection, sinusitis, loss of smell or taste, fever, coughing. Tested negative for Covid-19 twice. Lasted 10 days.
Week of Dec 27- Had a week of fever, vomiting, sinus and body ache but tested negative for covid Currently covid positive with fever,upper respiratory congestion, sore throat bodyache, headache
Some shortness of breath.
Increased irregularities and intensity in menstrual cycle
Intermittent fatigue, fever, nausea symptoms
Dyspnea exertional, Lower respiratory tract infection and Neck pain
Congested overnight
2nd day if runny and itching nose. My wife has same symptoms and we both had the shot at the same time. Could just be a cold. Have not had any illness in over a year. May be a coincidence.
Running nose. Must be a cold
Defiantly a cold. Starting to get somewhat better!!!
Cold moving to chest other than that great!!!
Cold symptoms are almost gone.
Last Monday went swimming and had troubles breathing. Went Tuesday night same thing. Went to the Dr office and they told me to stop exercising and swimming. Took blood, chest X-ray and now waiting to get a echocardiogram. Also neck pain. Went to my Dr office. I did not have another Covid test.
Issue breathing 7 tests for heart lungs and blood.
Blood glucose increased, Muscle twitching and Head discomfort
Nasal drip and drainage daily since vaccine
Nasal drip
I had a 24 hour muscle and hip joint pain last Friday and part of Saturday.. On last Thursday I developed a red bruise /rash.at the injection site.. It was warm to the touch and itchy. Its almost gone but itchy. I take claritan for allergy symptoms.
Vertigo, left side of head pressure, sinus drainage,
Elevated blood sugars and loss of appetite
Elevated glucose
Fatigue
Hip joint pain in the right hip.
Muscle twitching in my arms abd pain. I am not sure if shot related
Aching joints and foot pain and light swelling in my feet
Joint pains
More issues with inflummation and muscle twitches Migraines Over the counter meds
Aphthous ulcer, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
Canker-like sire on roof of mouth
Cough (may be related to allergies)
Cough and sniffling - probably due to pollen?
Left supraclavicular lymph node is visibly very swollen and sore.
supraclavicular lymph nodes are visibly swollen
Supraclavicular lymph nodes are very swollen
Swollen glands
I still have swollen glands!
Still have swollen supraclavicular gland on same side as the arm with shot. Glands under chin also swollen. Went to urgent care clinic. Bloodwork showed no infection. Referred to go immediately to ER in case it was blood clots but ER said just lymph.
Lymph nodes in upper arms swelling
Swollen glands have gotten worse. Still have them in clavicle area and now also under jaw. Also had my first ever nose bleed on Sunday - completely inexplicable and lasted for 15 minutes. Will go to doctor soon.
Vascular wall discoloration, Capillary disorder and Onychalgia
Stabbing pains in abdomen and extremities, sore throat, SOB, asthma flare, intense itching in mouth
Anaphylactic anaphylactoid reaction: throat swelling, tinnitus, sob, itching, increase in mucus at throat, dizzy
I have MCAS. Tinnitus, dizzy, vision disturbance, sob.
Congestion, shaking
Purplish looking mark-not quite a rash-on the forearm opposite vaccinated arm. Also veins on both arms popped out and turned dark blue-purple. Terrible headache.
Purpura new capillaries and veins popped out and turned purple. SOB. Hands swollen, very painful nail beds. Swollen axilla lymph nodes.
Veins on both arms and hands engorged and purple, new capillaries at skin surface, nail bed pain left hand. Rash both arms and flushed face.
Vasculitis and accompanying headache, muscle pain, swelling. My fingers are blanched (pale) due to blood supply cut off. Still having allergic reactions, as well.
Circulation problems Vascular inflammation
Cysts or boils on skin. Vascular discoloration. Neck pain.
Inflammation flare after vaccine. Now my Crohn's disease has flared. My blood vessels are still inflamed.
Cancer. Vasculitis. Lasting symptoms from first vaccine. Severe pain. Numbness. Tingling. Weakness. Raynauds. Rosecea.
Palatal swelling, Hypertension and Rash
No nothing so far
A few bumps popped up about 4 in different areas. Like a insect bite
I had a lump come up in the roof of my mouth. Dentist gave me antibiotics it took those and use a mouth rinse for a week. He doesnt know what it is now Im going to a periodontist to see if he knows. Two teeth are Ted around the gum , no infecti Dentist offices
My blood pressure went very high. I don't think this had anything to do with my shots. My carelessness. No taking medicine.
Appendicitis, Lower respiratory tract infection and Injection site reaction
A Slight brief stinging a couple of times at entry point of shot about 10 minutes after the shot. Normal tenderness in arm around shot area about 4 hours after shot. Normal vaccine reaction for me.
Just quite a bit of soreness and stiffness in the muscle of the injection site.
None of the above and the initial i jection site stiffness and soreness is 90% gone and only lasted about 20 to 24 hours! I need to add the shot did not hurt at all.
Had to go to the hospital for appendicitis. I had appendicitis an therefore a lapendectomy. Not sure if the vaccine had any influence in this.???Released today.
Other than sore arm and slight chills from only 1 degree of fever, I have just felt mild tiredness I believe from some sleepiness last night.
Upper respiratory infection contracted through my grandson who had just started in class school that week anx became ill first. Went to Little clinic and gad a covid rapid test which was negative.
I had an upper and lower respiratory infection with a brief mild sore throat flu like symptoms which I contracted through my grandson who brought it home from school and daughter . It lasted 5 weeks. Kroger's Little clinic
Apnea, Dystonia and Cardiovascular symptom
Dystonia, increased symptoms of my other chronic conditions/flared up; throwing up the two days before post-shot
Flare up of my conditions triggering episodes easier/low threshold
Throat pain and other symptoms still flaired
Increase in some gastroparesis symptoms as well as some other flare ups
Dealing with a flare as well as increased dystonia even with medication on board that are more intense as well as more frequent
Dystonia with 60second periods of apnea with medication on board. Having a flare with my symptoms and these are severe. My do today is out of the office but I have been informed that if these episodes continue to go to the ER. Will be trying to see her in person to make a game plan while these symptoms are occurring
Dystonia with periods of apnea as well as symptoms ther symptoms from diagnosiss are all in a flare Got in contact with my doctor and made a game plan as to what to do if the periods of apnea with dystonia are to the point where hospital admittance is needed
Still in a flare; having Dystonia episodes more frequently and intense; also had a CVS episode with periods of apnea that lasted quite a while.
Dystonia, CVS, Apnea episodes have increased and become stronger. I am still in a flare(whole body) and have a temperature with Tylenol and Ibuprofen on board. I have to go to the hospital if I have another big episode with extended periods of apnea. Dr. Appointments with a plan to go to get into the Er to get hospital if I have another big episode with apnea.
Dystonia and apnea has increased I am in the hospital as well as still in a flare
Lymphedema, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathyin left armpit . Shot was in left deltoid. Did not have this after the first shot on 12/23/20
Swollen and tender lymph node in left armpit. Shot was in left deltoid
Swollen lymph node under left armpit
Swelling in lymphnode in left armpit. Shot was given in left deltoid.
Mildly swollen lymphnode in left armpit. Shot was given in left deltoid
Minimal lymph node swelling in left armpit. My shot was in my left deltoid
Lumphedema
Lymphedema
Lymphedema in left arm pit
Delirium, Hematoma and Disorientation
a mild runny nose
mild runny nose day 2
today seem to have a subconjunctival hematoma. could be from anything. no htn. maybe from my ginkgo
probably not related- frequent heart palpitations for about 8-10 weeks - have now gone away cardiology
pretty sick last night- felt very cold then later very hot
Delerium the day after I got my 4th vaccination. Self limiting- only 1 day. I went to work in my clinic and got very disoriented
Dysgeusia, Influenza like illness and COVID-19
I dont have a hi temp but feeling feverish, also a metallic taste in my mouth from time to time.
Around lunch time I felt extraordinarily famished and even a bit light headed. The feeling disappeared as soon as I began to eat. Unclear that its related but it was more than the usual empty stomach feeling approaching linch.
The day after my second vaccine I got flu like symptoms for roughly 24 hours. Fever, aches, etc. Tylenol took care of most of my symptoms. Woke up 2nd day after my 2nd dose with no symptoms.
A couple days of headaches. Doubt its related.
I got a symptomatic case of Covid
Vitamin B12 decreased, Blood iron decreased and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia may be the reason for joint pain but it has been a little more intense but not by much.
Might be carpal tunnel and fibromyalgia causing joint and muscle pain; vaccine site still a little sore but much improved
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia and i think my IBS was triggered by something i ate
My knee is sore like i may have pulled something. Or my fibromyalgia is targeting the knee
Uti has waxed and wanned; knee made a pop when I moved it and now it is tender?
Fibromyalgia and menstrual cycle is starting
Just a little more fatigued than usual, I think my menstrual cycle might be near
Seasonal Allergies- Crape Myrtle Brain fog but my physician did blood work and had me add B-12 and iron containing multivitamin due to lower levels. Follow up with fasting blood and urine testing
Seasonal Allergies- East Tennessee spring pollen
Infrequent bowel movements, Muscle fatigue and Abdominal distension
Sweats
Couple of days a sore throat, fatigue, nausea, loose stools.
Wheezing (and I don't have asthma), abdominal pain and unable to stool (normally stool daily, feels like an ileus with bloating/distinction)
Significant persistent fatigue since booster, not improved with sleeping average 9-10hrs past couple of weeks. Occasional night sweats.
Ongoing fatigue, intermittent headaches, muscle aches.
Muscle fatigue
Continued severe muscle aches after exertion and daily fatigue despite sleeping 9-10 hours a night for two weeks.
Ongoing Muscle fatigue and aches, especially after exertion.
Chest discomfort x 2 months.
Mild chest tightness, wheezing
Palpitations
Cervical vertebral fracture, Skin laceration and Fall
Ive had slight bit of nauseous feeling since the day I got the shot but its been very light but I have to admit that I have had a little love it every day since that 2nd shot. I stopped commenting on it Might be from something else
My eyes ache
Due to dizziness From the booster shot I fell down a flight of steps in the basement and broke my neck in three places and have cuts and bruises on my face. I strongly feel this is part of the boosters dizziness effect. I just want you to know that
Dizziness
Gait inability, Photophobia and Skin warm
Fever yesterday 100.7
Tested positive yesterday hard to breath congested fever fatigue
Covid positive
My knees swelled up for about 24 hours hot to touch hurt so bad I could not walk then a few days later my ankle swelled up about 6 inches around but it did not hurt that lasted a few days I still feel like somebody pulls a battery pack nap is a must My pcp normal follow up after Covid
I have gotten headaches nausea no sprite light sensitive and my roommate tested positive today so I have went to get tested also waiting on results
Masticatory pain, Oral mucosal blistering and Gingival pain
Covid Arm mostly itchy and still some redness
Mouth blisters Mouth, Gums & Jaw pain
Mouth, gums and jaw pain. Hurts to chew
Mouth soreness
Mouth sores are improving
Rash on chest is more widespread and itches bad
The rash on my chest has expanded to the clavicle area and dLIts u def left arm
Horrible rash and soR turned to blisters
Skin rash still on chest and itching bad
Rash and redness has gotten worse
Injection site swelling, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain
Had brief swelling in armpit yesterday (May 15 2021). Felt low energy for 36hours after shot.
No
Very small pain at injection site
Swollen slightly painful lymph nodes
Lymph nodes in flu arm still slightly swollen
Swelling in armpit of flu arm still noticeable. Swelling at injection site still prominent and slightly painful but going down.
Slight swelling and pain in armpit and flu injection site
Mild pain and swelling at flu injection site is still present
Extrasystoles, Cardiac flutter and Loss of consciousness
Swelling in the fingers on the same side as the injection
Fingers on the injection side are swollen
Swelling in the armpit on the side I received the shot
Mild swelling in the armpit & soreness in the breast on the side of the injection
I fainted while exercising & was unresponsive for roughly 1 minute. I felt a lot of pressure on my chest twice & a fluttering just before falling unconscious.Bloodwork shows no cardiac damage, the cause is still unknown. Due to the holidays other appointments are delayed.
Abnormal menstrual clots, Dysmenorrhea and Arthritis
Heavy menstrual periodsNight sweatsBody achesRash on arm
Sweating
Period pain and heavy bleeding outside of normal cycleJoint pain
Had more extreme side effects from Flu shot that lasted longer in duration Symptoms of arthritis in hands and feet
Heavy early menstrual period with lots of clotting. Unusual for me. This also happened after my 2nd moderna vaccine dose
I had a cold about eight weeks ago that lasted for seven days. I never tested positive for COVID though
Diagnosed with hypertension
Fungal skin infection, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Myalgia
I felt loopy for a few hours before the joint and muscle pain hit
Fatigue, but I'm not sure if it's related to the vaccine
Swollen glands, sore throat, aching muscles, fatigue Drive thru COVID test
Strep throat, diarrhea, fungal rash, fatigue
Very swollen lymph node in the armpit of the injection arm
My lymph node in my armpit of the arm I got the shot is extremely swollen. The ones in my throat are also a bit swollen. I have an overall "sick" feeling in my throat and body.
Lymph nodes are still swollen, but less than they were
I doubt any of these symptoms have to do with the vaccine
The glands in my throat were very swollen for a few days this week
Swollen lymph nodes and more joint pain than usual
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