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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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Viral infection, Secretion discharge and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

Y5C-23305-83189

No

Not sure that headache is related to vaccine, because it is similar to other sinus headaches I get around eyes and brows

Cold virus/sinus infection for about 2 weeks now. Lots of mucus & cough, occasional headache, tire easily. Took a home COVID test and a few days later as symptoms continued to get worse, I got a PCR test. Both were negative. Otherwise I've been well.

Nasal/sinus drainage

Runny nose just began

I tested positive for COVID last night. Symptoms thus far are mild: runny nose, fatigue. Reported positive at-home antigen test to my doctor and received guidance via phone.

Congestion (I began showing signs of COVID about 30 hours after getting my booster, and tested positive.)

As previously stated, I currently have COVID, so my fatigue is understandable. I was called by CDC V-Safe and submitted an official VAERS Report.

Mild Tiredness as a result of getting COVID shortly afyer my vaccine as previously and officially reported, otherwise doing well.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Impaired work ability and Mobility decreased

Y5C-26476-32984

Bicep has pain on arm with injunction.

I am an avid runner. During my 11 mile run this morning I had difficulty getting up to my usual speed. I had muscle aches all over my body after the run. This is not normal for me. Also through out the day my right upper back muscle was in pain. This is the opposite side of my injection.

When I woke up this morning I took a shower and immediately had to forcefully vomit. I stayed home from work because I could not leave my bed until noon.

A mild headache

There was muscle pain in my left arm the injection arm, upper and lower arm. Also while I was running today I was finally able to get up to my usual speed .

Again I was able to get up to my usual speed when running 7.5 miles.

Muscle pain in both arms, upper and lower arm areas.

Diarrhea and arm pain.

Just pain at injection site right after injection.

Left hip still gave me pain problems on my 7.5 mile run today. It was not as bad as yesterday.

The headache was only when I woke up. After breakfast it went away.

Had headache when I woke up. It went away after breakfast.

Same as the last few days I woke up with a head ache and by the time I ate it had gone away. There was joint pain in my left hip on my 12 mile run today. Nothing too painful to slow down and walk.

Amazingly no joint pain on my 11 mile run today.

Headache & stomach ache.

More headaches, but I am still able to get through the day.

Headache that lasted 24 hours

Muscle pain & head ache

Headache & lethargy

Caught a head cold, experienced strange cramps when hydrated after running seven miles through the past 3 weeks.

Pulmonary pain, Flank pain and Memory impairment

Y5C-28616-80149

Pain in left lung

My left side of my body hurts

My left lung hurts!!

My left lung still hurts

Pain in left side still

Im cold today, and my left side still hurts.

Arm still sore when bumped

Pain all left side

My left side of my body! I have to take ibuprofen everyday !! Ive been to the drs they do nothing!! Im sick of it !! I force myself to get up and move but it causes my left side to swell !! Then I have bruises

Still left side of my body. And memory issues.

Polymenorrhea, Menstruation irregular and Tinnitus

Y5D-19510-64374

Headache, tiredness, muscle aches, neck, back pain, joint pain

Body aches pains, neck pain, headache going on 3 weeks no pain in injection site ever Primary doctor

Body/muscle aches pain Headaches Neck pain All contribue since day 2 of 2nd moderna vax

Headaches, body pain, muscle pain,

Headaches continue, weakness, tired, muscle aches

Joint pain, fatigue, periods only last for 3 days since first shot always has been 5 days headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, tingling hands and feet

Since first vax period day 2 next day subsided. Every consecutive month since period is 3 days instead of 5 Body aches and pains continue Inflammation throughout continues

Muscle twitching, Flushing and Sinus disorder

Y5D-33355-39018

Flushed face

Muscle twitching in both arms

Muscle spasms

Still having muscle spasms. Now on foot.

Muscle spasms were bad then got better but now back. Arms, legs, foot, low grade fever. Fatigue. Headache again.

More muscle spasms and twitches all the time. Very annoying and bothersome. Left upper arm still swells from shot. Bad headache all the time. Sinus issues worse.

Had a COViD Booster and more muscle twitches right after

Blister, Night sweats and Pruritus

Y5D-33476-29830

Rash/blisters/itching on left hand knuckles

Rash/blisters on knuckles. Left hand is more severe.

Blisters/rash/itching on knuckles, fingers, and palms. Sore ankles, knees and shoulders. Called primary care dr. Advised to go to ER. Clueless about blisters/rash. Said it looks viral. Prescribed stronger topical cream and benadryl.

Went to dr for rash/blisters on hands/palms/elbows with fever/night sweats which started Monday after 2nd shot on Saturday. In person Dr office visit

Antiphospholipid syndrome, Abortion spontaneous and Vaginal hemorrhage

Y5E-13988-06321

I am a little Dizzy/lightheaded

UTI. Possibly Pregnant.

Pregnancy

Vaginal bleeding while pregnant

Pregnancy Loss

Confirmed pregnant by OBGyN 8 days after 2nd dose. Further HCG blood testing to monitor pregnancy during 14 day waiting period. Fetal heartbeat detected via ultrasound 32 days after 2nd dose. Confirmed Spontaneous miscarriage 36 days after 2nd dose. Multiple Office visits.

Pregnancy loss and Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Hepatic steatosis, Aphasia and Flank pain

Y5E-21624-08527

Ive been getting fever at night before bedtime. Pain around stomach, right and left side of my body i the waist area and shooting pain down my back into my right leg.

Loss of appetite

Some stomach cramping

Stomach pains that sometimes wraps around my waist and back. Pelvic sonogram. Waiting on results.

Stomach pain which turned out to be N.A. Fatty liver disease Doctor visit

I have been recently diagnosed with n/a fatty liver disease. Doctor's office

I have trouble concentrating...There are times everything seems muddled in my head. I try to speak and forget too many words.

Syncope, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Lymph node pain

Y5E-31798-11799

fainted this morning as I got out of bed, then realized i needed to take fever reducer and now feel much better. I have a history of fainting when my fever goes higer than 100.

some post nasal drip but most likely due to pollen on the rise?

When feeling a little under the weather it run down my left arm has some pain at the vax site. This seems to accompany the general lymph tenderness of a small cold.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Weight increased and Disturbance in attention

Y5E-32198-40330

Still tied a lot with headaches. This app should give me the ability to say how I was feeling in the past not just how I feel after getting the app. I've had frequent headaches, extreme tiredness and gained 12 pounds since being vaccinated.

Headaches and tiredness and lack of focus. I try and walk 3 miles a day and haven't been able to. 100 miles in January. 90 miles February. 55 miles in April after vaccine! Looks like I'll finish May with about 60 miles walked.

Energy level still low. Headaches still occurring often.

Same symptoms come and go. Tiredness, headaches and lack of focus. I was good for about a week and they are back again. I seldom had headaches before the vaccine.

Burning mouth syndrome, Sensation of foreign body and Intermenstrual bleeding

Y5E-51821-84640

About ten minutes after my shot, I started tingling head to toe, I had a few strong heart palpitations, dizziness and nausea. This afternoon chills and slight sore throat.

Slight sore throat when I woke up

Sore throat, stuffed up

Sore throat, and also something I havent listed but Ive had since I started having symptoms is that my tongue feels like I burned it on something hot.

Sore throat

Sore throat, some chest pains

Still having slight sore throat, still have rash

I had chest pains again and went to see my doctor. She said Ive had a systemic reaction and does not want me to get a second dose. Im still having chills/sweats, nausea, sore throat, burnt tongue feeling, although less frequent. Regular, in-patient visit since I tested negative for covid at my ER visit.

Joint pain

Not recently, but about 10 days after, I had spotting for the first time in 3+ years.

I had to choose to ER again with chest pains and choking feeling in my throat.

I have had a rash on my chest, neck and Face sin June 12. It has spread onto both sides of my face and neck. Three Drs cannot figure out what it is. I still have it. Right about the time my previous rash I developed 5 days after the vaccine Dr office visit

I am still healing from a severe rash on my face and neck. I am still having chest /throat pressure off and on. I have been to ER twice for chest pressure, numerous other doctors for the face/neck rash.

Initial insomnia, Restless legs syndrome and Abdominal distension

Y5F-17214-37476

Since my first shot, I am waking early and not able to fall back asleep, as Ive done for many months, so not getting enough sleep. Also, tendency towards constipation since the shot, with no other changes to explain.

Diarrhea has been last 3-4 days, but just reporting it. Bloating as well.

Bloating, mild

Mild but continuing diarrhea

Coughing, some congestion

GI upset and gas

Constipated but not worried

Prior to my last check-in, I neglected to mention daily diarrhea. It seems to be resolved at this point but I am watching for it.

Delivery, Aphonia and Lacrimation increased

Y5F-17261-42143

Sore throat

I had odd heart palpitations and a head rush feeling like I would faint. Ive never experienced this before in my life.

Chest pain, shortness of breath

Heart palpitations

I have become sick. Horrible headache, severe congestion, sore throat, loss of voice so I can hardly talk, body aches, watery eyes. Tested negative for Covid/flu/rsv/strep

I have a strange cold that started about 14 days ago. It could be completely unrelated but symptoms started as just losing my voice and being fatigued. I then got a sore throat and lo grade fever. I was negative for Covid/flu/strep but contagious I saw my primary physician during a routine prenatal appointment.

I delivered a healthy baby boy a week ago.

Eye pain, Myalgia and Diarrhea

Y5F-24851-58304

Didnt start this until several day after shot. First 24 hours had fever of 102.0, headache, chills, body ache. Confined to bed. Opening eyes was painful. Same symptoms on day 2 with a fever of 100.7, still painful to open eyes and stuck in bed. Fever gone on day three and, by midday, felt great.

Within 12 hours of vaccination, develop fever of 102 degrees. Also experienced chills, headache, mischief aches, fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea. Fever lasted about 30 hours. Was symptom free 3 days after being vaccinated.

Oral herpes, Chills and Pain in extremity

Y5F-25298-99728

A cough. I had covid last March. Its a nagging cough like it was back then. But, not nearly as serious. I dont feel ill.

Sore throat, cough, minimal congestion, headache

Ive had a cold. I was not allowed to get my 2nd vaccine yet!

Referred pain to lower arm in arm with vaccine.

Lower arm pain is mostly resolved today.

Chills, runny nose, sore throat, headache

Sore throat headache

Covid symptoms and cold sores

Middle insomnia, Heart rate irregular and Epistaxis

Y5F-33911-00379

Nose bleed, left nostril, on and off for 2 days

No nose bleeds today!

My symptoms seemed to be that of a bad cold virus, including the 2 days of nose bleeds. I couldn't think of how or where I would have gotten a cold virus. I was fine as of Sunday.

For 2-3 nights after booster I woke up every 1 1/2 hours or soon to void. I have Interstitial Cystitis and usually get up 2x a night. Have noticed some irregular heartbeats, but nothing alarming.

Hyperacusis, Hyperesthesia teeth and Photophobia

Y5G-21423-51629

Light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, teeth pain and sensitivity (I also had the latter when when I started taking methimazole, which I still take)

Headache and spontaneous nose bleed on morning of Wed 4/14 (both unusual for me) followed by afternoon of exhaustion and severe nausea.

Some days I feel pretty nauseous and tired.

Sleep issues, tiredness. Probably related to my hyperthyroidism though.

Abdominal pain was the day after the vaccine (26th), not today

Cerebral thrombosis, Eructation and Lower respiratory tract infection

Y5G-33037-07577

Headaches, diarrhea, runny nose

Headaches

Cough, heartburn

Fever, headache, fatigue on 2/16-2/18

Sinus infection, headache

Post covid symptoms, daughter had blood clot in brain

Dizzy, headache

Sore throat, cough, congestion, headache, n/v/d

Still struggling with cold from the last 3 weeks

Still with a bad chest cold. Round two of antibiotics. Can't sleep. Horrible cough. Tongue muscle hurts.

Sore throat, cough

Covid positive this morning at urgent care Urgent care, covid positive

Generally feeling poor. Shakey, dizzy, belchy

Fever, vertigo, headache

Got covid twice in 10 weeks

Mood altered, Adverse drug reaction and Eye pruritus

Y5H-19429-75513

Very volatile mood for the last few days, but cant tell if thats vaccine-related or just pandemic normal.

Now that its starting to lift, I think the vaccine did give me volatile emotions for the last few days.

Only pain at injection site since the day of vaccine, and steadily decreasing.

Itchy eyesprobably allergies

A sinus infection for which I was prescribed antibiotics, which are working but gave me a yeast infection.

Gingival bleeding, Hyperesthesia teeth and Gingival pain

Y5H-21354-70288

the muscle at injection site had spasms

itching in arm pit area of inoculated arm. can not completely extend arm

itching in armpit in arm the received vaccine. had a throbbing spasm in my right ear overnight on side of vaccine.

still itching in armpit area of arm that received vaccine

My reconstructed breast on the side I had my vax has ached for months. I continue to be tired but have issues sleeping due to breast pain. I can not get comfortable.

light headed

metalic taste

metal taste

metal taste, teeth/gums hurt

My gums are bleeding and my teeth are sensitive. The metalic taste is horrible and my crowns on my teeth taste metallic. My muscles and joints hurt. I feel tired.

Pregnancy, Pruritus and Injection site pain

Y5H-62341-21165

Soreness in the arm of where I got the vaccine

Little soreness and a second of itching but getting better not as sore today

Soreness in arm where I got the shot.

Some soreness but I think has gone by now. In same arm as shot

Anything above could be from my pregnancy too. Had moment of vision issue but again could be pregnancy related. Got monitored for baby just in case. Everything seems good from the monitoring.

Rash macular, Pollakiuria and Injection site erythema

Y5H-92496-99289

Mild muscle pain at injection site

Starting 12 hours after vaccine, Ive had difficulty sleeping and frequent urination.

I forgot to say yesterday that I had redness around the injection site, about the size of a softball. It has gotten better today.

Left hip joint hurts for unknown reason these last three weeks. Then a small red blotch on my left forearm last week which is still evident, and two red blotches on my left forearm appeared two days ago.

Skin fissures, Patient isolation and Psoriasis

Y5H-95514-52547

Loss of appetite

2 right hand center fingers swollen badly that opened skin

Pre existing pains have become stronger, for example psoriasis related pains in joints, articulations and back. Neuralgic pre existing pains as well.

Pain in specific joints

Swelling of hands leading to crack skin and worsening psoriasis symptoms Visit to my doctor.

Positive with COVID, tested twice. Runny nose , no fever but body pains, cough, stuffiness around nose and mouth, felt tired , headache. State COVID agency kept track daily and yesterday me and wife were declared safe after 14 day isolation.

Body pains

Hypothermia, Feeling jittery and Hypersomnia

Y5J-12722-45723

Wednesday and thursday last week i had a fever two nights in a row and was asleep almost all day until friday evening. I also was unable to sleep on the arm i got the shot in it hurt so bad, but i didnt revceive a text from vsafe to report it until yesterday

Congestion, excess mucus prodection, runny nose for the past week

Felt lightheaded 15min after shot was administered. Possible counteraction with asthma medication causing unusually prolonged jitters. Hard time focusing.

The pain at the injection site is most severe. I took ibuprofen which helped for a few hours, then i felt lightheaded and nauseous again. I have a lot of mucus production kind of like an allergy like reaction to the vaccine so i also took benedryl at night, it hasnt helped much. I can barely sleep from the pain in my arm and the constant feeling of chills and fever. Its worse when i sleep

Waves of nausea and overall unwellness after trying to be somewhat active for longer than 30min. Even just sitting up for class and i had to lay back down. Moderate dehydration from histimine response, fell asleep and woke up with severe headache after 800mg of ibuprofen; i took single dose of excedrin to get rid of headache but nausea persists and i cant keep my eyes focused without feeling somewhat weary/lightheaded and tired

Arm is still mildly sore

Sharp and randomly located pains around the lower abdominal region. Idk if its related tho

I just woke up rn so i dont currently notice any symptoms atm

Migraine all week but it could just be hormonal idk

Headache for a few days but possibly it was caused from mild hypothermia

I had a severely painful sore throat during Christmas week. I couldn't even sleep it was so uncomfortable and I was drinking almost 4L of water a day to soothe it. Ibuprofen/painkillers didnt help but cough medicine somewhat helped.

Adverse food reaction, Oral pain and Lip swelling

Y5J-16717-71175

This morning for a short period of time

All symptoms mild,; come and go; pain in arm worse atnight: managed with Ad il

Headache was during the night; gone this morning

Pain interfered with sleep

Swollen lips and sore mouth. Presuming it's an allergic response to something I've eaten.

Negative reaction to tree nuts and raspberries. Am seeing an allergist.

A little soreness on my arm.

Muscle aches

Sneezing, runny nose and eyes--- head cold; negative home test for covid---no fever. Came on yesterday-- significantly better today

Exercise lack of, Daydreaming and Epilepsy

Y5J-21194-38781

sinus congestion, runny nose, sleepiness and chilled

Congestion and sneezing (flu shots do this to me sometimes)

Not sleeping well

Brain fog-very absent minded and clumsy. Allergies are really bad but not nec

Have been very absent minded all week.

Muscle and body aches are typical for me. Related to poor sleep and lack of exercise. Today is a good day. I have had a good bit of brain fogginess since second vaccine. Forgetfulness and some disorientation.

I have temporal lobe epilepsy from a 1982 head injury. Since Pfizer shot #2 I am having more auras and minor seizures than before. Thinking its part of the inflammatory immune response. Also having more arthritis and nerve pain than usual.

Frozen shoulder. Back issues. Dr visit and physical therapy

Tooth disorder, Ear pain and Respiratory tract congestion

Y5K-11560-14183

There is a film over my teeth coming from my gums that I cannot explain going to the dentist Friday I hope to God its nothing Ive always take care of my teeth, I would be really really bad if somethings wrong with my teeth Need to see the dentist on Thursday

Very tired, ear aches , congested, not feel well at all. On top of Oh that I do dialysis on Monday Wednesday and Friday and today that I had off I felt terrible Im 74 so Im hope Im not in any kind of danger I have many illnesses congestive h

Injection site pain, Arthralgia and COVID-19

Y5K-60111-26250

Currently on antibiotic protocol (clindamycin) for oral root canal

Seasonal allergies are hitting me much harder than in the past. I dont know if this is me, specific to difference in allergen components or has some relation to the vaccine.

A little spacey, fuzzy-headed. Earlier vaccinations did not cause any noticeable side-effects other than a little pain at the injection site.

Covid

Acute pain in knee Private doctor visit

Pneumonia, Swelling and Bronchitis

Y5L-18415-80653

Swelling near injection site

Swollen lymph node arm pit of vaccinated arm

Still swollen in my arm pit red just below injection site and also below underarm swelling

Mild pain in arm pit where it is still swollen but has gone down a lot. My doctor is setting up an ultra sound for under arm and blood work

Swelling and rash is going down and almost gone.

Not today but the day of my moderna shot i did have large redness and it felt hot to touch, pain arount the injection area. Got the shot 10/2/2022 all lasted for 3 days but only had chills after day 1. Im great now.

bronchitis/ lung infection ... i have asthma so it hits me hard. Doctors office

Oligomenorrhea, Polymenorrhea and Dysmenorrhea

Y5L-30059-68929

Dizziness

Abdominal cramping and more severe menstrual pain. Continued body aches up to 2 weeks after shot.

Swollen, painful lymph nodes under left arm (injection arm).

Dizziness and fatigue

I have had a sustained flare of POTS since I got vaccinated in April. The flare is subsiding but I am still dizzier than normal and fatigued.

I did it have symptoms today (one week out) but did have a temp of 103.9 F the day after shot, severe chills, and body aches for 36 hours.

I had a very heavy period this past month (6 days ago).

Increase in POTS syndrome including dizziness, brain fog, and tachycardia.

Menstrual cycles have been longer or shorter than usual.

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