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.
Infectious mononucleosis, Oral mucosal blistering and Mobility decreased
Three swollen glands for five days. I am in a lot of pain in the lymph nodes by my right parotid gland. I have one gland on my neck and the one under my arm. All are on right side, I am left handed so I got the shot on the right. Also, I have blisters in my mouth. I have had EBV four times since 2012. I am getting biopsy in lips, eye test for Sjogrens. I plan to get the second shot regardless of symptoms. I do have fatigue.
The first 2 days I had palpitations and I was out of breath a lot. My arms weight it a ton. I couldnt lift them
Still out breath, I dont go outside so this is from the vaccine. No palpitations though
Mono for the 5th time
Nail disorder, Onychoclasis and Weight bearing difficulty
Could be I strained my left lower backside just above the hip. Found old elastic stretch Velcro back brace made for my deceased husband, can get around carefully. Woke up with mild headache that went away shortly after getting up. Joint pain was in knees, however I can feel that before it rains from moisture in the air.
pain is sane as yesterday in same lower back area, back hurts to put weight on that left leg or bending
same back, less intense so far, heating pad helps
same lower left back
Lightheadedness
Slept until 2 P. M., very tired, sluggish, very sore arm, minor swelling
low area abdominal pain not stomach since day 1, last Eve kept wanting to sleep with so tired feeling and chills no temp, slept till p.m. todayling
low belly pain is mild today, today is first day I made it to bathroom without urinating uncontrollably all over me upon arising
Taste buds dull, abdominal is low area
Bump inside lower lip that hasn't gone away. A episode of near fainting, lightheaded, weak, shaky, left eye seeing a light wave moving. I drank a lot of water and it stopped.
stuffy nose, sinus, dry mouth and throat
Left backside of hip and neck into shoulder blade underneath has stiffness and aching, just wanted to stay home
brain fog
Some nausea and light headed off and on especially in morning upon waking up, fatigue
I've had 3 Covid vacc only, 4th is due Oct 29th on. Fatigue, nausea, weak, lightheaded, higher BP, ankles swell, cold chills, or feel hot but temp normal or lower, brain fog, thin weak brittle splitting toenails and fingernails, weight gain Saw primary in person by appt. Sept 27th to get checked
Got Covid again, horrible case of it hit me Sat, Nov 19, 2022, tested positive at home Sun Nov 21 to Nov 30, 2022. Daily messages with doctors via MyChart system
Blood potassium increased, Accident and Tooth infection
Light headed and faint
A dry cough which seems to be gone now.
My blood potassium levels are too high. Even after being on low potassium diet for 5 weeks, it got higher. Going through series of blood and urine tests. Primary Care doctor
Cramps in calves of both legs
No
I had flu shot yesterday so pain in right arm not associated with booster shot
A teen ran into me with his scooter, a month ago, and my leg is still swollen, hurting and bruised. Nothing related to COVID. Also saw orthopedic and primary care doctors. Might need sonogram since leg still swollen,
Dental infections. I was exposed to COVID on 1/29/22 and also on 1/13/22. PCR yesterday was negative but was told it might've been too early to test,
Muscle injury, Bursitis and Joint stiffness
Right side neck & shoulder pain & stiffness.
Chronic low back pain.
Fatigue and increase of chronic back aches. Drs office appointment.
Sleepiness even after sleeping 8 hours; extremely tired after being up for 8hrs.
Stiffening of fingers of my left hand, with swelling at the base of each finger. Third finger is most affected & is painful to attempt bending it.
Mammogram results show I need further compression films & ultrasound. Appt for ultrasound & compression mammogram films set up, at recommendation of radiologist.
Severe rash was present under both breasts prior to getting the Moderna injection today. Appt set up with an MD dermatologist for 11-4-2021
Anxiety
G. I. upset. Nausea & loose stools.
Bursitis Left hip, inflammation of left hip and torn hamstring in left leg. In office visits with primary MD & orthopedic surgeon twice, so far.
Repeatedly swelling in ankles/feet.
Generalized anxiety.
Increased back & hip joint pain.
Dyskinesia, Heart rate decreased and Hemorrhage
My heartbeat increased to 112 Hig pressure bleeding in my nose And bleeding as I were on my period,my thumb moves involuntary , irritated in throat,bleeding my nose, l feeling pressure on my chest
Sweating and shaking in all of my body and bleeding like I were on my period and a little dizzy and moderate head pains that come and go i get chills sometimes and sometimes my thumb move involuntary
Bleeding in my period and a little dizzy and sometimes shortness of breath, and my thumb does a little twitching, and also some tummy aches
Still bleeding but less before it was like a period,I feel less dizzy from yesterday
Still bleeding like is period a little bit,involuntary movement on thumb,
My pulse have risen up to 95 today and my thumb twitches by itself and I had light headaches and got dizzy like four times and my right calves hurt
When I breathe It sounds like wheezing and a lot of tiredness, Im getting rashes and my legs hurt and I have stiffness in my fingers. My heart speeds up and slows down and I have a little pain in chest, pain in my joints
Pain in my neck, light headaches , joint pain , tired and sometimes dizziness
Bleeding like period,since Sunday may 2 some chills, little pain in my throat,l feel some dizziness. pain in my legs and tired pain in my joint and my joints get stuck,Thumb involuntary moving
Pain in my legs,so tired,bleeding,pain in joints
There is like heat in the bones and my throat hurts for no reason and still bleeding like if I am on my period. Pain in the joints and stiffness
I have some pain between the throat and chest and Im still having pain in the joints Sometimes I feel like my bones are hot and I have some headaches. On my period I do only drop a little bit less than last time. And when I breathe in I do wheeze
Dolor de pecho y desbalance
Disturbance in attention, Asthma and Hyperhidrosis
Trouble concentrating
Very very tired
Very tired and dizzy
Dizzy, but not as bad as previously
When will this go away???
Injection site is beginning to ache.
Tenderness at injection site
I didn't take my temp, but felt slightly feverish. Felt very yucky today...
Last night i had chills, then sweating throughout the night. Couldn't sleep
Very very dizzy...does this ever end
My asthma has flaired up last week. On Rx meds from Dr. In the last two days. Called office
Nervousness, Muscular weakness and Abdominal discomfort
The arm i had the vaccine in is sore when lifting it.
Very Nervous feeling, weak in the legs
Weak, nervous, lighthead, Called physician office, discussed my being very nauseated, weak, nervousness, upset stomach. Medical staff said my side effects were normal, to give it a few more days i should feel better. were
I still often feel nausea. I havent thrown up, I feel close to it. It will hit me sudden and last a few seconds now and goes away.
Sore throat
Im feeling nauseated several times a day. Not as strong as i did after my first dose of the vaccine.
Covid
Parainfluenzae virus infection, Colitis microscopic and Celiac disease
I am sure that this is NOT related to the vaccine but when I tried to donate blood today, I had low iron; just reporting in the interests of "more data" is a good thing. As I said I'm sure it's not related.
I don't think this is related to the vaccine, but I have developed a persistent sub occipital headache on the opposite side of my body from the shot (shot on the left, headache is on the right).
Sore throat, nasal congestion. Negative COVID test. Probably parainfluenza
Cough, aches, fatigue, nasal congestion
I was diagnosed with celiac disease and microscopic colitis; obviously not related to the vaccines, but I am simply reporting an unusual, late-in-life diagnosis in the interests of providing more information, rather than less.
Stress cardiomyopathy, Catheterization cardiac and Hypotension
Dizziness and feeling like I was going to pass out. Loss of appetite. Swollen neck glands.
All over body joint pain
Continuing sore joints: wrists, ankles
Nasal congestion
In August I had what seemed to be a possible heart attack but was diagnosed through a cardiac catheterization as Takotsubos cardiomyopathy.
Very low blood pressure last night and this morning. Felt faint because of of the low blood pressure. This happened after my second shot as well.
Headache, runny nose, fatigue
Faintness
Injection site warmth, Injection site erythema and Insomnia
A week after getting the shot the area became hot to the touch, redness was about the size of my fist and hurt like a tetanus shot. Symptoms lasted just a little over 24 hours then went away.
My arm started aching a week after my first vaccination. I got my second vaccination in the same arm. It is still aching. So bad sometimes it wakes me out of sleep.
Left upper arm pain has gotten worse. Where I got both vaccines. Feels muscular. I am going to the doctors April 6.
Still having muscle pain in arm where I got both vaccines. As previously said, I got Covid arm after first shot & have pain since. Went to primary care doctor. I begin physical therapy tomorrow. In person with primary care doctor
Urine output decreased, Gastrointestinal inflammation and Paranasal sinus hyposecretion
yesterday day 1 (missed the check): sudden dry sinuses/subtle sinus change 2 hours after, mild headache started 4 hours later, notable joint knee pain 9 hours after shot combined with notable fatigue and feeling a little weird(possible very mild SOB), arm shot site increasingly sore through night; overall feeling more dehydrated (drinking a lot of water but lower urine output). Overall very mild symptoms. Day 2: sudden episode of watering eyes in morning, and feeling unusually snotty(nasal congestion) very mild. Day 2 symptoms that persisted were mainly just moderate headache and a little more dehydrated than usual.
random excessive sinus drainage, very mild. GI discomfort mild (not hungry, general mild uncomfortable feeling like when have a cold, headache becomes moderate after eating)
mild but consistent headache and continued mild GI discomfort (no appetite) yesterday(missed checkin). Today had mild sore throat in morning but immediately dissipated and continued mild GI discomfort. Otherwise no symptoms and feeling good today. No headache.
Extremely dehydrated. Moderate sore throat today. mild shortness of breath upper airway. Generalized GI discomfort returned (bloating and inflamed feeling). No symptoms yesterday(missed that check)
Sjogren's syndrome, Bursitis and Ageusia
slight soreness last night and slight today if I lift my arm
I was sore the second night, last night thought, "I have ti call that V safe" i felt the third night when I woke, my hand was rested but numb when I went to move it.y
Lost taste.
Everything ok
I do have sjogrens, so fatigue is at times that symptom.
Minimal itch if I rub
I did not know if my increasing water was the reason for the diarrhea,
Odd ache in knees joints
My knees I feel like I've done exercise and haven't.
Pribably not related, hip brusitis. No flu symptoms
From COVID I HAVE A COUGH.
Sinus pain, Influenza like illness and Anosmia
Painful swollen lymph node
Painful swollen lymph node, under the arm where I received the vaccine
Under the arm where I received my shot, its still sore sometimes. I previously had swollen lymph nodes under this arm, for a few days after my second dose
I have had periodic tenderness and mild swelling in a lymph node under the arm where I got the vaccine. Right after the vaccine I had moderate pain and swelling in this lymph node, but now its just occasional mild irritation
Soreness under the arm where I got the shot
I tested positive for COVID-19 on 12/12/21. Symptoms were headache, fever, back pain, congestion and sinus pain, loss of smell, cough. Symptoms resolved after 10 days.
Flu-like symptoms - fever, nausea, congestion, headache for 4 days. Was COVID negative on 3 rapid tests, 24 hours apart
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Pain of skin
had migraine and nausea very late last night but was bad
I have EDS and fibromyalgia so I'm always fatigued...
left arm feels achy sometimes, swollen axillary lymph node achy
people injecting me keep injecting way too high even after I specifically say not to
tender skin
I swear people dont know how to inject a deltoid, its been almost in my bursa all 3 times, had numbness and tingling in my fingers still 2 hrs later
Shoulder hurts..
Multiple swollen painful axillary lymph nodes
Lymph nodes hurt
Mostly baseline
I have a sore throat
Had a URI
Irritability, Muscular weakness and Dyspnea
Irritable
Pain and fatigue is extremely high!
Diarrhea headache
Leg pains
Slight fever, headaches, aching all over! Nausea!
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Sore throat, headache, nausea, fatigue.
Headache, sore throat and nausea.
Wooziness, muscular weakness, nausea and disorganized thinking.
Intense pain in left hip. Attempt to see my doctor. Unable to see her until mid July.
Intense pain in my left hip! Waiting to see my pain doctor!
Dizzines, nausea, and increased pain and fatigue!
Diarrhea, nausea, headache, fatigue.
Joint dislocation, Muscle discomfort and Musculoskeletal discomfort
Took a long nap. Woke up groggy.
Area of injection is not red, ., or sore to to touch however it occasionally exhibits a very low level ache.
May have mentioned this before. Have experienced minor joint discomfort and some right side of waist muscular/ tissue discomfort.
Experiencing an aching at the injection location. No soreness per se in that touching or palpitating the area produces none to very little sensation, but the area clearly aches when simply at rest. Had experienced this more mildly after first shot
General malese and fatigue. May have experienced these for a number of weeks without reporting thinking they were due to daily activity. I am experiencing some heart rhythm irregularities, also.
Intermenstrual bleeding, Head discomfort and Menstruation irregular
Achy joints
Had swollen lympnodes with no apparent cause in neck, have had a CT/ultrasound to check for possible nodules on thyroid. Waiting on appt to go over results. Also have had consistent breakthrough bleeding on birth control for almost 2 months
Swollen underarm
Experiencing heavier than normal spotting before period is expected to begin - same as after 2nd moderna shot
Awful pressure in head lasting for a week - I got my 2nd booster 10/14
Retinal vein occlusion, C-reactive protein increased and Head discomfort
Facial pressure
Sneezing all day, nose running, itchy throat, head pressure,
Dizziness, balance issues
Dizzy
Dizzy/balance off
Dizzy/balance
Mild dizzy
Had a CRVO in left eye.Also C Reactive Protein in blood is high.Other blood work was high as well. Retina specialist visit.
Branch retinal vein occlusion left eye. C Reactive Protein high in blood..heart risk.Mixed cholesterol results.
Stomach and intestinal issues.
Sick with fever 99.7 f 11/30 and 12/1. Chills and head pressure. No congestion. Took Binax Covid antigen at home test. Negative results on 12/ 1.
Brvo right eye AntiVEGF shots to eye not working.
Shoulder pain left side
UTI Headaches Neck stiff
Celiac disease, Weight decreased and Impaired work ability
I have auto immune diseases and I think the vaccination kicked up my celiac disease. It has been in good control, but about 16 hours after the injection I began having frequent (several times each hour) episodes of large amounts of watery diarrhea. Began 1/12/2021 am and has continued daily. Today it seems to be resolving but I missed 2 days of work as an RN because it f the issue.
Both the injections kicked up my celiac disease, thats why I have the diarrhea checked off.
The above symptoms began yesterday afternoon, continued through the night and are affecting what I can do today.
Cannot get my celiac disease under control since fist shot on 1/11/21. Have lost 23 lbs and have fatigue every day
Dystonia, Hypomenorrhea and Skin disorder
Migraine, night sweats, spotting menstrual cycle, sore throat,
Dizzy body feels like hit by bus
Dizziness and on off period, can't sleep
Dizzy, sleepy
Cramping and period cycle very strange light and then heavy for over two weeks. Same happened after my first and second vaccine. Now with my booster the same thing. Sudden triggered my dystonia and migraines. My bones ache and it triggered my fibro.
Fatigue worsened, skin changes, menstrual cycle was a month long basically and it's only happened like this after the vaccines. Tummy pain.
Scratch, Allergic respiratory symptom and Oral pain
Sore spot in palate
I had severe lower back pain days 5-14. A rash that is localized under left breast started day 11 and persists (may be fungal so possibly unrelated)
Daily headaches when I first wake up in the morning. Started Monday morning, 5/10.
Cough. I'm pretty sure it's from seasonal allergies as I get it every year.
Seem like allergies: extreme congestion, itching eyes, runny nose, itchy (no soreness) throat, skin itches, occasional small hives near scratches
Dysarthria, Neurological symptom and Diplopia
Had a period for the first time in approx a year (I have an IUD) and it was the heaviest it's been in years
Heavier & more painful periods
Recurrent severe headaches
Swollen lymph nodes in armpit
Enlarged lymph nodes
Injection site is bruised
Bruising at injection site
Severe bruising at injection site
Worsening bruising around injection site. Blue/purple bruising slowly increasing in size
Increasingly common and debilitating migraines including neurological symptoms such as double vision and slurred speech.
Genital herpes, Herpes simplex and Ventricular extrasystoles
Began with herpes outbreak; question of related to stress from injection
As I had reported previously I experienced a genital herpes outbreak several days after receiving Covid 19 booster. I feel the vaccine caused the outbreak
Heroes outbreak
Still experiencing fatigue sometimes dizziness. Just do not feel well
Have developed heart palpitations; had to go to local emergency room l am having premature ventricular contractions. Scheduled to have echocardiogram and halter monitor; also scheduled to see cardiologist Pcp visit
Contracted covid
Blood glucose decreased, Fall and Arthritis
I am a Type 1 diabetic and have had se.umusual low blood sugars tjat were hard to bring up
Pneumonia diagnosed May 20
Bad leg pain down right side of one leg suddenly that lasted about a week. Happened the second week in August
One spell of dizziness that made me fall last night
Probably not relevant, but I have had very bad pain in one leg for a week that the doc has not yet diagnosed.
Knee problem, arthritis orthopedist and got a cortisone shot
Pulmonary mass, Pharyngeal swelling and Pneumonia
After my first shit, the next few days I felt awful. My sinuses became stuffy. And uncomfortable. Primary gave me 5 day zpak
Arm where the injection was is swollen, seems worse than original
Still stuffy in the head and foggy throat especially during night and morning the swelling is large and swollen?
The site of the injection is still swollen. A larger bump?
Stuffy.
Mass infections in my lungs. Have been on antibiotics Pulmonologist
Masses grew in my lungs My pulmonologist
Ephelides, Dry skin and Skin discoloration
Redish-Blue spot below skin of hand where blood has been drawn several months prior. This occurred over the last 2 days, has cleared up by now, and seemed like an interesting situation to note. Other times this had occurred prior to receiving the vaccine was in February 2021.
Blood red freckles are something I noticed in the last month or so on my arms. Due to obesity, I havent checked for them all over my body. I can see them on my arms in areas that face outward, instead of the tender inside of the arm. This seems to be something that started within the last month or two. There is no bleeding or pain, just a startling bright red color the size of a diameter of a mechanical pencil lead or a 1-1.5 mm diameter, best guess. My skin is fair colored and it is also somewhat dry. Some areas, which is possibly unrelated, look like a tiny round fleck of skin came off. This is just an observation, but not a big concern.
Brain fog and neuropathy (tingling pain) in both feet and toes.
Shortness of breath, fatigue, post nasal drip and light cough; dizziness; eyes out of focus; hot flash; experienced after mostly-outdoor vacationing and travel in state, some time spent in businesses/hotel/restaurants.
Petechiae, Eye hemorrhage and Skin discoloration
The rash is small, light red blood-like spots on the right side of my upper thigh/butt area. The multiple small dots form about a 2-3 circle. As of today its nowhere lease on my body. It does not itch.
24 hrs: cold, colorless and numb fingers and toes only on right side. 48 hours: red/purplish blood-like dots on hip and thigh. 72 hours: burst blood vessel in left eye. Going in on Wednesday for doc to check blood spots on hip and thigh, eye and to get bloodwork drawn to check platelets.
Waiting on blood work results to rule out clotting issue from earlier symptoms.
Muscle disorder, Injected limb mobility decreased and Facial pain
Nose bleeding
Sever epigastric pain for two hrs
Limited movement on arm where vaccine was given
Headache
R Under armpit and R side of check, flank and back also sore and warmth
Around armpit is hurting
Still lymph nod is hurting and muscle tightness on upper back to shoulder not getting better
Armpits is tender and pain
Tender armpit
Swelling armpit
Still have muscle dullness and dull pain at right side Of back.
Feces soft, Swelling and Erythema
Not diarrhea but loose soft stools.
Dizziness
I received my booster on Monday. I had site pain, redness & slight swelling Monday evening. Couldn't move my arm without significant pain. Monday night I had chills, sweats, dizziness & mild headache. Tuesday extremely tired & migraine headache
Mild Headache & some dizziness
Dizziness but I think it was due to a new medication and not the booster shot. Phone call. Told to Stop new medication
Living in residential institution, Fall and COVID-19
Craig had a unwitnessed fall, thought to be syncope. He has had 3 previous events like this prior to vaccine Craig recently diagnosed with dementia This diagnosis was prior to vaccine
(b)(6) Alzheimer's Disease has progressed He is currently residing in a nursing home He got Covid within month of first residing there but thanks to vaccines he has mild symptoms and did well In patient care from his nursing home
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