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.
Swollen tongue, Paresthesia oral and Gastroenteritis viral
My tongue was tingling and slightly swollen for approx. 6 hours. Stiffness spread from my arm to across my right side of upper chest , same side as vaccination. Its started that evening, worsened through the night and dissipated the next day.
Headache, body ache, tiredness & farigue
Stomach flu or something.
After 3rd dose, booster, I was in extreme pain for a day & half. Severe headache, excruciating joint pains everywhere plus nausea & light headed. The third day I was better but still nausea & light headed.
Swollen lymph nodes. Difficulty in breathing walking up 1 flight of steps or walking up hill.
Sensory loss and Hypoesthesia
Within an hour of the shot, I lost some feeling in my arm & my jaw/cheek area. Like going to a dentist and getting the numbing shot.
The numbness in my jaw/cheek area has come and gone & then randomly comes back some.
The face thing again. Just comes and goes. I went to the doctor & they said to keep an eye on it... so thats what Im doing. Today was couldnt feel my left cheek for a few periods of time.
Carpal tunnel decompression, Impaired driving ability and Carpal tunnel syndrome
I had Carpal Tunnel surgery and it is not doing well. I called for an appointment however they told me that because it's a 90 day post opp that the doctors office must contact me and set up an appointment. However as of today no one has called me. None I was suppose to have Occapitional Threapy however it is to far away for me to drive to with my bad hands.
I am sorry that I was not able to respond to you earlier but my family can and pick me up for Thanksgiving holidays and they had no internet connection. I am still dealing with a bad response from my Carpal Tunnel surgery as well as my left shoulder
My Carpal Tunnel surgery is not doing well and I was not able to attend Occapitional Threapy because I can't drive a long ways. I can barely move both my shoulders and my hands ache every night. Hopefully in January my new PCP will review my file .
I need a very extensive shoulder surgery and I am terrified of having it at my age. In addition my body stays stiff in the morning times. I have been in Occapitional Threapy along with talking all kinds of vitamins. Occapitional Therapy
Hordeolum, Infection and Conjunctivitis
Had pink eye found out 4 days ago And tiredness at times Pink eye as noted above
Had Sty in my eye and it got infected had to go to 2 doctors took medicine etc better now
Got COVID Very ill for 2 plus wees
Went to emergency room 2 weeks ago with chest pains : no heart issues after 3 ekg and tests A few days later went heart doctor and had stress test : all good no heart ; I have lost a lot energy : in July I had COVID base my opinion but 3negatveTes Dr visitc
Back pain and Myalgia
I think the muscle aches are from chronic lower back pain. My back went out the day before Christmas Eve somehow and it's getting worse. I'm getting x-rays tomorrow and seeing an orthopedic surgeon right after that. I don't think this is related to the vaccine.
Lower back pain, chronic. Had an x-ray today, degenerative disc disease and probable herniated disc but unable to determine unless I have an MRI. I don't believe this is related to the vaccine.
Feeling of body temperature change, Secretion discharge and Edema peripheral
Muscle problems seem to be upper body.. like muscle soreness after a fall.
Lymph nodes feel bothersome & last evening there mucous discharges in my throat..I have experienced throat soreness today
I do have twinges of pain in lymph node locations, primarily underarms & down the arms to the elbows
Still feeling the twinges of pain in lymph node sites, primarily the underarms
Lymph node sites are still active but not terribly painful
Ive had a bad headache since yesterday. My migraine medicine didnt put a dent in it, unlike other headaches. I also have a runny nose with this headache. Could it be possible that because of my age, second dose effects are more protracted?
Moderate headache in the morning but it has subsided.
When I received the Booster yesterday, I noticed a more robust reaction than when I received the first & second doses. It began about an hour after the injection. Once again, let me state that the reaction was much more robust.
I began to experience deep pain in the shoulder of the injection site(arm)last week.. perhaps it exacerbated a pre-existing mild soreness that I have had in the past. I did not feel this with injections 1 or 2. presently it has subsided somewhat.
Starting 4 days ago, I experienced slight sniffles & leg & arm aches sensations of hot & cold headache ( not a migraine) & tiredness. No sore throat.. felt lymph nodes "come alive" in both arm pit areas. Better today. My body was fighting somet
After 2 doses & the booster, COVID finally "found me" in early January'22. It took me a good month to come out of it & I experienced just about every symptom including loss of taste & smell which came on me suddenly about 2 weeks into it. Spoke to 2 PCPs over the phone
Raynaud's phenomenon, Exercise tolerance decreased and Mobility decreased
Developed Raynauds, mostly affecting left hand. Also, puffy swollen fingers of both hands, with stiffness and pain in the joints of my hands and wrists.
Cold-like symptoms: runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, mild cough, mild headache. COVID test is pending.
My hand stiffness, pain, and swelling has increased. Every morning and evening my hands swell up and are very painful. It is difficult to straighten my fingers. I am extremely fatigued and am no longer able to exercise per my usual routine.
Thirst, Tenderness and Somnolence
Muscle pain just in the injection area. Some tenderness under the shot arm in lymph nodes area.
Pain under my arm around lymph nodes has dissipated to almost 0 but was evident when I woke up. Have not taken pain killers today.
Pain at injection area only to touch. Doesnt hurt when I raise my arm anymore.
I was in bad shape yesterday. Lots of sleep and water seems to have helped.
Just a minor cold (sore throat, stuffy nose, pounding head, upset stomach). I dont think it was related to the vaccine.
Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic and Oral herpes
On day 8, 9 & 10 post injection, I developed an itchy, red rash to the injection site. On those same days, I noticed enlarged, mildly painful axillary lymph nodes on my injection arm only. On day 8 & 9, I developed a cold sore to my outer lip.
Mild swelling and pain to underarm lymph nodes to injection arm only
Mild swelling and pain to axillary lymph nodes to injection arm only. Mild arm pain radiating from injection site to hand.
Mild axillary lymph node swelling and pain to injection arm only
Mild axillary lympn node pain and swelling to injection arm only
Had arm redness and itching to injection site that lasted 7 days post injection
Lactation disorder, Lactation insufficiency and Breast feeding
My breast milk supply has dropped steadily each day since getting the vaccine
Breast Milk supply getting lower still
Breastmilk supply dropped
Milk supply dropping
Wavering supply of breastmilk
Fatigue, headache, nasal congestion, chest congestion, cough
My breastmilk supply has not recovered since the first vaccine. Still lower than before the vaccine
Breastmilk supply still an issue.
Milk supply issues
Low breast milk supply
I got COVID. Had terrible headaches, congestion, and cough
Skin irritation, Somnolence and Influenza like illness
The muscle in my left arm where I got my shot keeps getting a Charley Horse. Painful and irritating. Other than that Im fine
I feel like a Mack truck hit me and like Im coming down with the flu but no fever
Extreme tiredness. I just push through it but around 2 pm I get extremely tired and stay that way for the rest of the day. Sometimes Ill take a 20 min nap but cant all the time
Was surprised to see a large red area around the injection site, 3 days after I got my shot. First time I saw anything there.
Tiredness is slowing me down. Taking naps which is rare for me
I have been having a lot of moving pain. One day it's my neck for a couple days , or my back or my arms or legs. I have always been a body mover even though my career required me to sit at a computer, I would manger a couple miles a day of movement Chiropractor
Urticaria pressure, Orthopnea and Pemphigoid
Head felt swollen; concerned about cerebral venous thrombosis now that I'm 7 days out from booster
Rash with blisters on ankles and wrists
Chest tightness at night lying down
Worsening eczema or bullous pemphigoid
Head pressure/ache and anxiety 2 nights at bedtime with tingling of arms/legs/face Scheduled for Monday
Hives, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, Dyspnea, Exercise Intolerance, lower limb tingling, hepatic vein enlargement, injection site pain, swollen knuckles, delayed pressure hives, etc.
Gallstones or biliary duct obstruction, delayed pressure urticaria, orthopnea
Upper arm thrombophlebitis Spurious lightning headaches Fatigue
Viral infection, Pain in jaw and Flushing
Night sweats last night. Getting a good immune response from vax it seems.
Day 9 post-vax I suddenly had an itchy rash at the injection site. No big deal. Just seemed worth mentioning.
Headaches, dizziness, jaw and ear ache, flushed
Thought I had Covid but after 3 negative home tests and a PCR test turned out to be something else, probably another virus. PCR test appointment
Episodes of numbness in legs and back consistent with MS. Doctor has ordered tests.
Had a cold Covid negative that turned into bronchitis. Saw my primary doctor who diagnosed bronchitis and put me on Advair
Indifference, Gout and Pyrexia
Since my second Moderna booster shot on July 1 I was pretty good upfront but now 21 days detached I am experiencing severe headaches today even dizziness I have no idea if its shot related but its not fun
I've had reoccurring gout symptoms. I've had occasional bouts with fever at night. Make no mistake about this the vaccine triggered a gout in my body.! I would have extreme trouble putting myself through a voluntary booster.
Noninfective gingivitis, Oral mucosal eruption and Dehydration
Inflammation of the gums, its an autoimmune flare up that has happened once before but I believe its related.. as pain decreases from my arm the tingling and inflammation in my gums came on
Feeling the rash in my mouth, very dehydrated, and a heavy heart, lots of sensitivity and sense of doom
Rash/inflammation in gums persists, very dry mouth, very tired and spacey feeling
Really dry inflamed gums, dry mouth even when fully hydrated, heavy and tired feeling
Dry mouth, inflamed gums, fatigue
Gums inflamed, /dry mouth, finally feels a little less so than before; fatigue way more than is normal
Stomach cramps
Had Covid in December - checked boxes apply to about 5 days
Bronchial disorder, Cardiomegaly and Painful respiration
Hot flashes
Tingling back of neck and both upper arms
Still the tingling back of neck/ shoulders/upper top part of arms and hot flashes
Upper gastric pain
Upper gastric issues in bronchial area with cough
Upper gastric pain with deep breathing in but no cough
Slight upper gastric pain bronchial- no cough
Upper gastric broncho area pain/discomfort gone - inflammation going away
Bronchial pain when breathing in. Fatigue and slight cough - primary care put me on steroids-antibiotics in case of chest infection -chest X-ray ordered. C-X-ray showed slight enlarged heart Primary care
Covid 19
Eye infection bacterial, Frontal sinus operation and Morning sickness
Left arm numb
Numb left arm , feeling of heat behind the neck
A bit like morning sickness
Odd / head / focus
Teeth hurt, ear hurts / Feels like I have been in a wreck. Dizzy. Leg and arm cramps.
Arm pits hurt / feel odd / leg cramps
Sleepless night / thumping in the stomach
Sore arm pits / sinus headaches and drainage pocket under the right eye
Off and on headaches/ sore arm pits / tired but not able to sleep all night
Sore arm pits (glands) / bacterial infection in both eyes (first time ever)
Muscle aches deep in the bone - especially the left arm near the injection site / fatigue / brain fog (not typical of me)
I am a teacher with an advanced degree. I have experienced foggy brain episodes. Ie - recalling the name of the state where my son lives. Scary! I can picture it on a map and can drive there - but could not name it. Sudden difficulty spelling
First week of August, I was having a difficult time walking due to pain in the left hip and upper and thigh. I saw an orthopedic surgeon. Xray - not bone / diagnosis muscle inflammation/ I am a thin, active person. No explanation other than Pfizer
There are too many to name. I have been referred to a neurologist.
Frequent bowel movements, Seasonal allergy and Joint stiffness
Not sure if related to vaccine, but as of yesterday and more so today, muscle and joint tightness, somewhat ache around joints.
The muscle soreness and Flu like aches began late evening- only slight chills and minor headache. Very tired and only want to sleep all day.
1) 2 different days with very tight upper shoulders ( only lasted 1-2 hours until I was up and moving), 2) itchy throat and sneezing which may be from seasonal allergies, 3) unusual desire to sleep in longer in the morning. Otherwise, normal.
Ive been sneezing and have slight runny nose ( a cold?) and Im more easily tired for weeks now ( from the vaccine?) Bowel movement 2-3 day and gassy.
Gingivitis, Micturition urgency and Chromaturia
Sinus congestion and sneezing
Sinus draining, sneezing and coughing from tree pollen allergies
Sinus congestion due to seasonal tree pollen allergies
Cold since last Friday. Cough, sinus congestion, sneezing, allergy symptoms, triggered my asthma, less appetite and taste.
urinary tract infection symptoms, frequency, urgency, darker urine than normal some itching.
I had a gum infection 2 weeks. Was treated at my nearest Advocate Health care Urgent Care on the weekend with ear infection symptoms, pain in ear which was referred pain from gum infection . Chills no fever. Fatigue and headache. amoxicillin 1 week.
Hypoacusis, Skin burning sensation and Bone pain
My arm has swollen double the size from the injection site down to my elbow
Extremely lightheaded and muffled hearing
My arm pain is still moderate. Feels like its in my bones and hard to move. Burning pain.
Im still struggling a lot with the pain and movement of my injection arm(left) and my husband(DPT) is giving me Physical Therapy for it now. Its pretty bad.
Im still having trouble with my left arm. Becomes so painful to use at times. Still so tired a lot.
Injection site induration, Limb discomfort and Tremor
My legs and arms feel heavy and head feels fuzzy
Sweating
Dizziness - when I get up or even when sitting. Also feeling shaky
Sweating more than normal Also the rash is on the same arm as my injection but is more like a semi hard reddish bump- below the injection site. Ive had it a few days and just made the connection
Ive had a Migraine not a headache.. still feel a little tired
Migraine still, low energy
The last 4 days When I wake up my headache has been moderate - more severe the first 2 days. The last 2 days it has subsided after taking Tylenol/Motrin.
My lower legs are very achy in the mornings and I have to take pain meds for it. I noticed this about a week or 1 1/2 weeks ago
Migraines. Still have moderate to mild joint pain
Mucous stools, Aphasia and Hematochezia
Bloody mucus in stool
Blood in stool
Recurring cold sores. COVID-19 (January 2022) with diarrhea, stomach cramping, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat Still experiencing ongoing fatigue, reduced physical stamina, brain fog, and symptoms of aphasia.
Sore throat, swollen tonsils, runny nose. Tested negative for COVID and strep, and don't think this is related to booster (which I received months ago).
Myalgia, COVID-19 and Fatigue
This health check in did not come up until after my symptoms had ceased. (I only checked chills because this page won't allow these comments if i checked "none") 12 hours after receiving Moderna 1st shot I had an extremely bad next 12 hours... felt like having Covid all over again, extreme body fatigue, muscle pains & aches and chills, however no fever or other symptoms to report that I had experienced for the 3 weeks I was down with COVID-19 in November. The following 24 hours were better, but was totally wiped out exhausted before getting back to normal 48 hours later.
Procedural pain, Groin pain and Influenza
I normally have shoulder and lower back pain,not attributable to this vaccine.
None, other than my regular shoulder and lower back pain.
Lower lumbar back pain since Saturday. I had laminectomy surgery October 2019 and the pain is in that area. I cant attribute this to my vaccine though.
Diagnosis of degenerative slipping disc past month, lower lumbar. Transforaminal injection July 13. Presently on antibiotics for cellulitis infection right eye area
My constant lower lumbar back pain, but I don't know if it is related to any of my 3 vaccinations.
Same lower right lumbar issues and now right groin pain.
Flu Pharmacist and message to my doctor
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Impaired work ability and Gastrointestinal disorder
Headache & GI issues began day 2. Severity varies day to day. Day 7 symptoms mirrored onset of virus 9/11/20 for a full 24 hours. Fine for a few days (mild headache) & back to bed day 12 for another episode. Today is day 14 & in bed all day
Diarrhea since 1st vaccine. Resolved 3/25. Fatigue still a factor.
Sudden onset 12 hrs after vaccine. Chills, fever, head & body aches, GI issues. In bed 36 hours. Fully recovered by 3/31. Return to life & work 4/1
Fatigue & mild headache today
Ear pruritus, Hypotension and Eye pruritus
Sweating
New rash on arm starting 4 days after shot.
I have had PCOS and Mirena IUD related Amenorrhea for over three years and I have had increased menstrual bleeding for two months, post vaccination, instead of little to no menstruation.
Low blood pressure
Swollen lymph nodes under arm
Swollen lymph nodes under arm I got the vaccine in. The area is also quite tender.
Swollen and painful armpit lymph nodes on same side as shot.
Slightly swollen lymph nodes under arm that got the vaccine
Itch throat, eyes and ears. Negative covid tests.
Sensation of foreign body, Thrombosis and Pain in jaw
A lot of pain in my leg thought I might have a blood clot. Elevation made the swelling go down.
Headaches like a vice grip and tired a lot and feels like I have I have something caught in my throat.
Burning in both legs and feeling of a lump in my throat. Still having headaches from time to time.
Persistent coughing.and feeling of throat having a lump
Really really bad chills and major pain going up both sides of my jaw. Bad headache with head feeling like its in a Vice.
Headache continues and difficult breathing if I excuse. Swelling in both my legs
Blood work showed elevated of blood clot. Wearing heart monitor, echo done and CY scan of cheats. Legs swollen getting vein study gone. Tested for covid was negative Office
Hemorrhage intracranial, Suture insertion and Cerebral hemorrhage
Had to get staples in head, passed out helicopter to (b)(6) in Fl Had to be flown to hospital , staples in head, bleeding in brain
Headaches, extreme tiredness, dizziness, itching, rash, sleep patterns chaotic.
Dizziness, light headed, headaches, extreme tiredness, very irritable.
Headaches, light-headed, dizzy when I lay down, or get up. Met with my general care Doctor
Extreme dizziness, light headed. Unable to drive or do normal activities.
Extreme dizziness, when I turn my head.
Rheumatoid arthritis, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema
On day 9, I found a 2 inch round, red circle around the injection. It was not there previously. It was slightly swollen. I take methotrexate once a week for RA, so maybe it was related. It has faded now.
Mildly achy joints. Not sure if related to Vaccination or Rheumatoid Arthritis. RA was well under control prior to vaccination though.
I don't think it's vax related. I have RA and sometimes have random muscle and joint aches.
Felt chilled, tired and achy after >65 flu shot last week. Glad I didn't combine with booster.
Head cold symptoms. Fatigue.
Secretion discharge, Limb discomfort and Productive cough
Last night after dinner wanted to throw up. Went to bed 7:30pm tired. Problem getting up this morning at 6:30am
Gurgling stomach
Woozy and dizzy
Wozzy - Dizziness
Sore arm
Crampi g in groan area and otter thighs
Tired
Have Bad Congestion nasal and chest. With coughing up mucus Waiting for Tele appointment on Friday
Tested Positive with home test 4-24-2022
Day after booster couldn't touch left arm. Took 3 Advils to get relief
Last night my left shoulder was hurting in my sleep.
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