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.
Colitis ulcerative, Injection site mass and Injection site pruritus
I have developed an itchy red lump on the injection site
Headache that wont go away, fatigue
Very swollen lymph node in my arm pit that is painful and uncomfortable
Painful swollen lymph node in armpit on side where I got the shot. The other side is normal.
I have ulcerative colitis and experienced a severe ulcerative colitis flare after testing positive for Covid-19. None of my medications for ulcerative colitis will bring the flare under control.
Chiropractic, Anaphylactic reaction and Telemedicine
Anaphylaxis issues since the vaccine
Numbing of tongue and dizziness
Numbing in mouth and tongue and slight dizziness
Still the tongue numbing but seems like its also in my head . Like if you get novacaine Having a telehealth tomorrow at 130 and a chiropractic appt at 330 to see if it helps as well
Numb tongue some heart racing Chiropractor
Numbing in my tongue still and dizziness Chiropractor
Tongue numbing Dizziness-vertigo Tired Chiropractor
Extreme fatigue and brain fog. Tongue numbing
Still have tongue numbing and a little face .Still fatigued off and on . Its up and down from day to day
Still have tongue and facial numbing and also joint and muscles aches .did not take my 2nd shot . Any advice ? Thanks Chiropractor
Legs are really tired
Still have periods of fatigue and muscle and joint pain . Still have numbing in tongue
Heart palpitations, fatigue
Pulmonary edema, Cardiac failure congestive and Dizziness postural
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Shortness in breathing
Difficulty in breathing , in bed and during making small effort to walk
Very heavy breathing at night. I was forcing my self to breath . Unable to sleep for 3 nights ( 2 hrs sleep /night. Dizziness if I stay standing.I had same symptoms on 4/20 when I had Covid 19 in the critical care unit.tired most of the timecytokine?
Heavy breathing in bed at night when i lay down . I had to sit to be able to breath. Very tired from walking 2 -3 yards. The problem is either fro lungs or from heart condition.
Its hard to breath especially at night when I lay down in bed. Fatigue. Pain in chest. High pulse in 90 s.
I cant breath in sleeping position. I have heavy breathing if I walk 2 yards. Very bad shortness of breath.
Congestive heart failure. Shortness of breath because of fluid in lungs.
Covid 19
Sunburn, Body temperature increased and Injection site warmth
2nd shot was late afternoon 4/27/21. THAT afternoon I fell asleep early, skipped supper too. Some chills but slept through to morning and worked the next day without much problem other than a sore arm (skinny arms!). Okay Thurs too. This morning just a little wondering why no "early morning equipment check-in" which we guys always get, but expect that to get back to normal quickly!
One week ago, I felt nauseous with temp of 101.5F. Because I have a couple heart issues, I went to Essentia ER for COVID-19 test and blood work etc ALL NEGATIVE and felt MUCH better after sleeping most of the next day! Lucky guy! Please see above! Felt better within 36 hrs
Shot received yesterday, arm was sore in the evening so I slept in my La-Z-Boy until about 1 AM. Went to bed after bathroom, still pretty sore and mild temp but moderate chills too, on a day in the 60s. I figure I'll be better tomorrow.
Much better today, no chills or low-grade fever to report. Arm still sore and hurts some to raise it, but I do have skinny arms so maybe tougher to give me a shot than a shot for a normal guy. Anyway, things are looking up!
Injection spot staying real warm, and arm is still a little sore to raise it or lift with it, but getting better!
Arm almost back to normal, nice busy day, I'm back in business! And not trying to be gross or crude BUT I'll add an extra check - the "early morning equipment check" any guy's equipment gives him - unless he's sick - has shown up yesterday & today!
Just mild sunburn. No meds, but I visited my nurse practitioner to discuss etc. Otherwise, feeling great.
Ear pain, Arthralgia and Dizziness
Light headed like as if I have a hangover
Earache
My left wrist is in pain. Not sure if its COVID-19 RELATED - but I havent had this pain ever and havent injured it and dont have any joint problems or arthritis.
My wrist is hurting on thebsame arm with the second COVID-19. Idk if one has anything to do with the other.
Sometimes- breathing. I thought it was allergies so I didnt think twice. I noticed it happened with the second vaccine. Thats what I have noticed- sometimes deep breaths - I cough or its not possible. Idk
Blood pressure decreased, Tenderness and Influenza
Tenderness in medial right calf x 1 day (2 days ago). No redness or swelling.
Lightheaded this am. Resolved.
Headache, chills, stuffy nose, sneezing episodes, scratchy throat, dry cough, muscle aches/pain, fatigue.
Got a cold/ flu on June 1st after having contact with my sick hubby. Sx: chills, aches, LBP, sneezing, cough, stuffy nose, headache, fatigue. Had 2 covid tests on June 2 (nose swab and the spit one)..both neg. Currently better, but still cough an
Was ill in June. Think it was covid, but tested negative. Had brain fog x2 mo. That was better, but blood pressure went up about 2 weeks after and slowly kept creeping up. Now on BP meds. Also, covid booster 10/26 was sore, achy,and headache.
Extrasystoles, Arrhythmia and Cardiac flutter
Just got shot 1 hour ago
Woke up with heart rhythm off. Heart skipping sensation then coughing. A few stabs in left of center chest. Went to Scripps ER this morning no AFIB or heart attack. Chest X-ray normal and blood work. Released to go home follow up with my cardiologist Heart skipping/ chest discomfort following up with my cardiologist and heart monitor to be issued this werk
Heart rhythm Strong heart flipping today, ER doctor having me start taking Cardizem daily and follow up with cardiologist on 9/10/01
Heart still flipping, (rhythm)
Flipping heart
Slight heart flipping/racing
Just got 2nd vaccine this morning at 11:00 am
Cramping in toes both feet yesterday
Last night until 8:00 am above symptoms were very bad. Mid morning things eased
Went to ER yesterday diagnosed with Bronchitis. Heart racing this week most likely from illness and shortness of breath Neg covid test,
Reoccurring cough Primary dr follow up
Continuing cough since second covid shot In person visit with Pulmary doctor
Arthritis bacterial, Arrhythmia and Hypotension
I can't stop shaking for over an hour, feel like I'm under a blanket of ice
Tingling in hands & feet
Coughing
If so didnt have covid when I got the vaccine, this would have been different
Severe arrhythmia & tachycardia- going to the dr in the morning. Severe shortness of breath & very dizzy. Blood pressure is very low Going to my primary in the morning
Severe heart palpitations, elevated heart rate, blood pressure spikes, dizziness and still severely fatigued Electrophysiologist, Pulmonologist, Family Dr and my Nurse Practitioner
Ended up in ICU w/severe heart rates between 150-180bpm and high blood pressure. My Cardiologist & Primary are working to find the right dosages of meds. Stamina has gone backwards. EKG shows a Septal Infarcta
Decreased immune responsiveness, Vein rupture and Blood blister
Popped blood vessels on skin
Busted vessels on surface of the skin
Picked up a cold and since i have had a Bladder infection, Sore throat, and pin prick feeling in my fingers and toes
Sinus congestion, sore throat, tiredness, cough. Mild fever
Tiredness, sneeze, cough, aches
Lots of cold like symptoms. Decreased immunity. Been sick every two weeks to viral infection.
Constantly catching everthing. It's been hard to stay healthy
Enuresis, Urinary incontinence and Body temperature increased
Small urine dribble in bed at night; first time in two years; had previously eliminated incontinence resulting from radical prostatectomy six years ago.
I had radical prostatectomy 6years ago. Took 4 years to restore continence. Only bed wet twice in last two years; first was night of first COVID vaccine, second was 29 hours after second vacccine shot.
Three weeks ago, i tested positive in a PCR test. I had a fever of 99.5 for less than a day, and a mild sore throat. After three days, I felt ok. General mild tiredness for another ten days.
Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Upper respiratory tract infection and Productive cough
Headcold, sinus congestion and runny nose. I tested posite for Covid 19.
Cold like symptoms, sinus drainage and cough. Slight vertigo.
Sinus drainage and coughing till my head hurts.
Relentless upper respiratory infection that is not reaponding to antibiotics. Sinus drainage and productive cough. Lungs are fine.
Continued sinus drainage and coughing. I have started taking allergy medication and symptoms have lessened.
Sitting disability, Nocturia and Gait inability
The day after, in addition to sore and slightly swollen arm near the injection, I was very weak. I'm unable to walk or sit up straight without the help of my niece. Once she helped me up, I lean to my left side and am unable to sit up right, stand straight or walk without help. My blood sugar was 206 around 1030am and temp 100.7. I was up throughout the night going to the bathroom 6 times between 3:19am till 7:00am, which is more than my usual 2- 3 times a night. My niece had to pick me up and put me in the bed after I slid down to the floor trying to get in the bed
Ophthalmoplegia, Eye movement disorder and Fear
Extreme vertigo 16 hours after vaccination. Unable to walk or move for 1.5 hours because room was spinning. Intense ringing and pressure in right ear. Headache with pressure in eyes. Aching all over body with fever. Heart rate is high, chest feels ti Made an appointment with primary care physician.
Right ear is aching, lymph nodes under left arm are sore, eyes are fatigued and tender if touched, still having moderate dizziness if move quickly or turn head fast
Right ear is still aching, feel off-balance like I'm leaning back and forth while standing still, hard to focus with my eyes when looking at something
My eyes will not focus correctly. If I am watching tv with lots of movement then my eyes get blurry and feel like they are moving uncontrollably along with a swimming feeling in my head. Same thing happens when I scroll up/down on my phone.
When driving, the movement of other vehicles around me makes me lose focus and feel unbalanced. It feels like I'm in a boat instead of a vehicle. Ver scary and dangerous while driving. Making an eye appointment to have my eyes examined.
Fluttering of heart that takes my breath away, feels like it runs up my neck. Sometimes really hard beats that stops me in my tracks. It only last a few seconds but is scary. Still having tinnitus and vertigo episodes.
Middle insomnia, Blood pressure increased and Erythema
I woke up at 3am and couldnt go back to sleep. This happened for the last two nights.
My arm was a little sore and itches a little where injected
Actually yesterday after I said I was fine I got very tired. Today I'm fine.
The top of my foot is red and hurts, but I don't think it's Covid related.
My stomach has been hurting
My blood pressure has been up. I'm trying to lower it on my own before seeing a doctor. I'm giving it five days.
Pleural disorder, Formication and Musculoskeletal chest pain
For several hours yesterday, felt like ants were crawling on my arm and stomach. Has since stopped.
Migraines
After taking a shower to warm up and help with the chills, experienced chest pain (like pleurisy) for about an hour. It cleared up
Realized on Friday that pleurisy-like conditions had been masked by Tylenol. Continued over weekend. Monday, radiating pain on left side under left breast at top of ribs throughout day. Continued into Tuesday. Wednesday OK
Cyst drainage, Dermal cyst and Ligament sprain
Mild sinus headache yesterday more likely due to cedar pollen in warm humid air. None today.
Think I misread thermometer yesterday: temp was 99.4 yesyrtdsy and today was 99.2. Im not 100% but feeling much better than yesterdsy.
Headache may be local sinus allergy since theres a lot of pollen in air.
Most likely seasonal allergy sinus headache
Headache today may be due to local allergens, like ragweed
Had flu shot Tuesday 10/18/21 = sore arm and very slight fatigue but all better today
Wasn't expecting to feel yukky after 2nd boister.
Much better today. Mild headache today could also be related to ligustrum blooming. But Sunday 5/15/22 it was definitely the booster shot.
Have small fever blister on my nose (herpes simplex) due to slight fever few days ago from booster shot. I've had this issue since age 13.
Skin cyst on my back has finally been drained at dermatologist's. Taking doxycycline for this and it makes me feel a little blah. Also icing my knee, having twisted it or something a few days ago. Sorry, but you asked. I wear a mask if I go out.
Felt lousy about 12 hrs after the shot for about 5 hrs. Am feeling almost normal this afternoon
Feel much better today!!!!
Injection site only sore now if I press on it.
Stomach doesn't really feel nauseated more like irritated also had some crampiness with bowel movement last night don't know if that's related to the Covid booster or something I ate just passing along the information
Feel lots better today than yesterday!!
Wake up with headache past 4 days, but it goes away shortly. Ragweed and elm pollen very high here. Also had a flu shot a week ago.
Abnormal sleep-related event, Circadian rhythm sleep disorder and Memory impairment
Scratchy throat a little raw but more scratchy like after an allergy attack
Stuffy nose
Crunchy dry cough
Crunchy cough; stuffy nose
Crunchy cough
Crunchy cough (dwindling) stuffy nose (dwindling)
Swollen lymph node in my neck and just above my collarbone.
Forgetfulness - my husband said we had a conversation and I dont remember it at all.
Sleep schedule is messed up.
Neck stiff
Weird sleep schedule
Sore throat, cough Took a Covid test. My son has been sick with high fever, cough, upset stomach. I took the test to make sure I wasnt carrying it and gave it to him unknowingly. Hell be 3 next month. Weve had a lot of kids at school who are sick and I try to not bring germs home.
Cough, fever, sore throat
Swollen lymph node still there since 2 weeks after first shot. Doctor visit scheduled
Breakthrough COVID-19, Atrial fibrillation and Hypertension
Feeling tired
I took the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Thursday 3/18. I had felt a bit achy all over but on Sunday 3/21 I felt great. Decided to work out at home. I took a pre-workout which is high energy. I did strength training with weights for about an hour, then I did elliptical. My heart rate went up to 183 BPM. Never had it gone that high on the elliptical. Being concerned, hi did an ECG with my Apple Watch which showed that I was in atrial fibrillation. First time ever. I had to go to the ER and was prescribed Eliquis. After 84 hours my heart went back into sinus rhythm. I personally think the combination of the Covid vaccine, the pre-work out, and the strength training plus cardio was too much for my heart. I am seeing a cardiologist in two weeks. I thought you might be interested in this information.
Four days after I took the second Pfizer vaccine shot I went into Atrial fibrillation. I have had five episodes. Im probably wrong but I see that as a huge coincidence since I have never had any heart issues other than high blood pressure. I am seeing a cardiologist
Break through Covid Mild symptoms
Gastroenteritis norovirus, Sinus headache and Bronchitis
Sore throat on only the left side, leftside ear ache
Neck ache
Stiff neck
Sore neck
Lymph nodes feel swollen in neck. Also everything hurts including my hair.
Neck pain
Coughing particularly strong when I lay down in bed for the evening.
Had acute bronchitis. Tasted positive for Covid on February 11. Also had norovirus like symptoms on February 13. Had a pulmonary function test at the hospital.
Stiffness in neck
Stiff neck, sore throat
Sore throat
Coughing
Headaches and very exhausted. More coughing
Coughing more frequently and harder
Mood altered, Oxygen saturation decreased and Taste disorder
Shortness of breath, small drops in oxygen, brain fog, loss of appetite and change in taste, I am also recovering from recent clinical covid diagnosis, the second vaccine shot seemed to dramatically worsen my symptoms I will continue to follow up with my providers.
Shortness of breath; racing pulse but Im also recovering from covid
Pressure spot or muscle in forearm
Lack of appetite
Aggravation of post-covid symptoms: loss of taste; brain fog; insomnia; mood lability; coughing, etc.
Tonsillitis, Abortion spontaneous and Constipation
Post nasal drip
Allergy flare
Allergies have been horrible. But probably not related
Night sweats and back pain
Tonsillitis
Sinus infection likely due to having to stop certain medication due to pregnancy
In the middle of miscarriage at 9 weeks, baby died around 8 weeks. Not likely related to vax but for stats should be noted
Constipation caused by d&c meds
Sore throat allergies
Pregnancy and related complications
Epistaxis, Feeling hot and Myalgia
On the day I received my vaccination, symptoms resembling the sickness began to arise and at a alarming, exponential rate. Symptoms Ive experienced include: chills, severe headache, slight muscle or body aches, moderate fatigue or tiredness, slight nausea, and a sensation of warmth without a fever. Again, these symptoms escalated to severity all on the same day of the vaccination until I was debilitated to sleep it off. On the following day, all symptoms had subsided except a slight headache which continues to persist til this day, which is only noticeable when exerting force or sneezing.
Stuffy nose, bloody nose, runny nose, fatigue,
Runny nose & congested nose. May be allergies.
Blood pressure decreased, Blood glucose increased and Contusion
The only thing I have noticed is an increase in my bloodc glucose readings, which is odd since I have had it completely under consistent control since January.
Just slight glucose spikes today and immediate bruising on my fingertips everytime I check my glucose. Other than that, nothing else.
I had to go to the ER due to Stage 2 hypertension. I also was having chest pain, nausea and severe headaches. By the time I got there, my BP had bottomed out, so I went from one extreme to the next. After they stabilized my BP, I had no more issues.
Skin disorder, Nerve compression and Herpes zoster
Headaches, forehead/temples. Every day for the last 4 days. Not debilitating but distracting. Ibuprofen fixes it and they are gone the next morning. Seem to build in the afternoon. Unsure if its related but I dont generally suffer from headache
Nasal congestion, chest congestion
Itchy/sore throat, off and on for a day at a time then goes away.
I just don't feel well since having covid in January. Little issues popping up, a pinched nerve, worsened allergies, worsened skin hives, worsened asthma, irregular period cycle.
I had shingles and skin issues
Protein deficiency, Disturbance in attention and Dyspepsia
Dizziness, foggy-headed
Foggy headed cannot think clearly
Foggy headed
Foggy headedness
Foggy-Headedness
Foggy Headedness
Seemingly allergies to pollen, no fever, but it does seem my immune system is a bit hypervigilant.
I continue to have foggy-headedness, and headaches.
Persistent brain fog, headaches have increased. Difficulty digesting meat proteins. History of TBI, had contracted COVID in 2020, protein issues since receiving vaccine.
Chromatopsia, Dystonia and Mast cell activation syndrome
High bp, high beats per minute, pain in calf, pins and needles, numbness, shooting pains, was in ER last 2 nights for allergic reaction, constant thirst, drinking a liter every other hot around the clock, fever up,
Tremors, vision purple spots, lung and heart oressure
High bp, high bpm, tremors, severe sweating at night, slight lowered o2
Heart attack symptoms, breathing restrictions, full body hives, high bp, intense chest sweating at night, tremors
Tremors, injection arm heat, injection side migraine, injection arm nerve sensations
Burning skin is back, dizzy, nausea, chest pain Lab
Same as last
Injection arm complete numbness and shooting electrical pain down arm and involuntary contraction of the entire palm and arm.Mast cell diseaseBeing accessed for POTSHigh bp PT, chiro, acupuncture
Oral herpes, Vomiting and Pyrexia
Sore throat and cough I tried calling you all yesterday, it was sever and almost called 911 oxidizer was 79 fever 102 it was very serious and I cried InwS so scared, could not stop vomiting! Your self help number says someone would return my call in 2 days, well that's great because I would be dead! I invested in this company where customer service sucks obviously I am alive and now furious that no one cares, idiots And employees who don't care, abound!
Fever blisters in back of throat had to tongue scrape and peroxide with salt water to demise.
Paresthesia and Fatigue
Feeling like I am going to be ill but I know it is vaccine. My temp is usually mid to high 97 now it is around 97.7
Sort of like a brain fog when I went for an hour walk and a brief tingling sensation on my face about 30 minutes after walk. Feel better but felt like I was floating during walk. Also slept well but woke up very tired like when I have the flu. It went away after coffee. Feel better but brain fog is an odd feeling.
Red blood cell count increased, Muscle atrophy and Painful respiration
productive cough, sore throat, jaw pain/ear ache
still have an ear-ache and cough but less than yesterday. all symptoms are incrementally less than yesterday. joint pain has been a suprise
mild headache, loud tinnitis, tingling in lower face(jaw, cheeks, lip, tongue) like at end of novacaine wearing off after dental procedure,
I was unavailable for unrelated medical issues yesterday. symptoms yesterday were mild pain at vax site, moderate joint pain, moderate fatigue, strong tinnitus. Tinnitus continues today as well.
moderate tinnitus
yesterday I had increased body aches, joint pain, difficulty breathing, pain in airways and chills. Feeling better today but not 100%. Vax site still tender
tinnitus
increasing tinnitus, burning pain in left chest, arm and lower side of left bicep and left shoulder-blade, extreme pain in right knee joint, itchy head and vax-site, no rash
torn awake this morning by searing, piercing pain through my left foot and left fore-arm. This pain has not abated in my forearm but is intermittent in my foot. My left arm, ribs, torso, back and right knee are so painful it hurts to move and breath. Tinnitus increased. joints hurt.
tinnitus decreasing, swelling in glands decreasing, muscle pain decreasing a lot, joint pain remains significant
tinnitus significantly decreased, pain and general malaise significantly decreased, joint pain moderate but decreased from yesterdy because I can walk which I couldnt walk yesterday
very mild tinnitus, chills no fever, mild rash on forearms (more on left than right),
knee joint too painful to walk. no injury just extreme joint pain.
increased joint pain in right hand, right ankle and right knee. continuous sharp pain in left ear with tinnitus
diarrhea, tinnitus in left ear, vertigo, joint pain rt knee
unexplained abnormal blood test results (elevated rbc), swollen glands, unexplained muscle-wasting, fatigue, diarrhea, headaches, joint pain, insomnia, mental fog/inability to focus, impaired memory
Sleep disorder, Influenza and Lymph node pain
Severe swelling and pain of armpit lymph nodes Called Dr's office, spoke witb nurse. Lymph node pain kept me from sleeping, even with advil, and hot compresses.
Very painful and swollen lymph nodes in my armpit
Severe swelling of armpit and now collarbone lymph nodes
Massively swollen lymph nodes in my armpit
Very swollen lymph nodes in my armpit
Massively swollen lymph node in my armpit
Flu. (2 neg covid tests)
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