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.
Dyskinesia, Hallucination and Agitation
Tender lymph nodes; minor sinus discomfort
Extremely minor sinus pressure
Restless legs; hallucinations (related to fever); swollen lymph nodes; involuntary movement (twitching) in hand and fingers of arm that received injection
Swollen lymph nodes; bruising in injection site area; involuntary movement (twitching) in hand and fingers of arm that received injection; general agitation and nervousness
Tender lymph nodes in underarm of arm that received injection; involuntary movement (twitching) in hand and fingers of arm that received injection; dry heaves (dry vomiting); bruising near injection site
Tender lymph nodes in underarm of arm that received injection
Bruising near injection site area; tender lymph nodes in underarm of arm that received injection
Increased depression; other issues due to changes in anti-depressants
Ligament disorder, Decreased activity and Tendon disorder
Am retired so able to decrease activity.
Arm became swollen, and inflamed again. Several days of unusual fatigue. Better again.
Neck hurts
Ive had trouble with tendon or ligament in my foot and notice its worsening. Made MD appt next week, but dont think due to vaccine (?).
Tendinitis
Just had shot 15 minutes ago.
My normal temp is usually 97.4-97.8
Fatigue
Had total knee replacement. Output surgery.
Dizziness
Mild dizziness
A cold?, first time sick in 3yrs.
Acute sinusitis, Laryngitis and Eye irritation
vision is extremely skewed. I have Fuchs Dystrophy and a 32 QED monitor for work that I struggled to see. The corneal degeneration symptom did no occur with the 1st Vaccine.
No
Flu symptoms-fever, body aches headache, chills Fu B+ on Fri., 2/4 rapid test. Then negative COVID, Flu A & B PCR results. I've had positive Flu B tests 5/1/20 and 3/17/21, even though I have flu shot yearly. Primary Care Office Nurse Practitioner Visir
Continue low grade fever since 1/31 - dx Flu B (2/3) and then Flu A (2/11) - both rapid. The fatigue and eyes burning are ridiculous. However 2 Negative COVID PCRs (2/3 @ CVS - and 2/4 @ Dr office). PCP Office Visits
Acute sinusitis, Acute bronchitis and Laryngitis (Dr 3/25) and Rx
99-100+ fever, body aches, headache, diarrhea, congestion, cough, sore throat. Both my husband and I tested positive for COVID 1st time @ home 8/18 nite and validated CVS PCR 8/19-20.
I have been COVID positive 8/18 thru neg test 8/28. Fever100+, extreme fatigue, Headache and all over body aches, Diarrhea and coughing
Injection site swelling, Influenza and Decreased appetite
Day after 2nd shot: chills, exhaustion, no appetite, sir and swollen injection site; 2nd day after shot: swollen lymph node in armpit of injection site arm
Lymph node in armpit of injection site arm later in 1st and 2nd day(today); all other symptoms better today, 2nd day
Lymph node swelling not completely gone yet
Had Influenza A
Got booster when had apparently already been exposed to Covid but had no symptoms to indicate. Always have 3 day reactions to booster (fever, swollen lymph node, cough, fatigue) then spun into notable cold-like Covid symptoms
Costochondritis, Ovarian cyst and Flank pain
I have persistent and painful swollen lymph nodes near my left collarbone (my shot was in my left arm). I also have had a dull pain along the left side of my neck.
Chest pain. Went to doctor and they said it was costochonditis
Sore throat
Headaches
I have been having a lot of pain in my left side and went to the doctor who suspected kidney stones. No kidney stones, but they found a pretty big ovarian cyst.
Corneal dystrophy, Multiple allergies and Allergic respiratory symptom
Allergies! (Likely cause of above symptoms)
Feels like sinus infection
Sinus/allergy
Feels like I have a sinus infection separate from vaccine response
Swollen sinuses
Still sinus infection symptoms, I believe.
Mild sinus/allergy symptoms
Most likely unrelated. Kidney stone.
Map Dot Fingerprint Distrophy in both eyes and extreme dry eye. In-person visits to eye doc
Seasonal allergies
Feels like a sinus infection
Just minor allergy/sinus issues
Allergy/sinus issues
Horrible cedar-related allergies (probably), but tested neg w/ at-home antigen tests.
Allergy/sinus
Allergies and sinus problems
Sinus/allergies
Massage, Swelling and Tinnitus
BILATERAL lymph node swelling and pain spreading from armpit on vaccine side to opposite side and over entire body w extreme fatigue, sore throat, and tinnitus throughout first week. Continuation of symptoms through day 20 at time of this report.
Ear pain, bilateral lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy I have had 2 appointments scheduled for the last two days and cancelled by the providers. I have appointments now scheduled for tomorrow.
Lymphadenopathy Lymphatic drainage massage and primary care doctor
Axillary lymphadenectomy, Breast cancer and Injection site mass
In the beginning the injection sight had a small lump and redness. Then there seemed to be a slight rash. Then for a few more days the redness stayed and seemed hot. I had a few lymph nodes removed under my left arm twenty years ago when o had breast cancer. I had more removed under right arm so that is why I get injections on left arm. I dont know if this is why I had reaction. The redness seems to be less now and the lump is gone
Secretion discharge, Rash erythematous and Anxiety
Intermittent queasiness versus severe nausea It just seems to come at times and I don't know if it's delayed reaction as my exhaustion and muscle ache seem to be to the damn second vaccine of Pfizer I got last Saturday or if it's from mucus that I occasionally hook up and spit into tissue due to allergies and I smoke and perhaps some of it got into my tummy. I'm dealing now with a problem with RX I need to fill from my allergist office where I might annual exam yesterday and my Medicare insurance won't cover it but in a few minutes I'm going to call OHSU Family Medicine and leave message for Dr sherick and or Dr Jocelyn cuz of how poorly I felt starting 3 days after my second vaccine. Also because a bacterial infection in my big toe on my right foot after almost 2 full weeks on an antibiotic is no better but is actually spread further to the left on the toe so I'm very concerned!
I'm going to OHSU Immediate Care for a 5:30 appointment I made earlier cuz I suddenly early a.m. or late last night developed a rash on both cheeks and now on my upper chest and I'm extremely concerned so I don't know what they'll determine or advise
Late night Friday of June 4th I suddenly developed eight red rash on my face on the front of both cheeks and angled down on the left side and on my collar area, & smaller red dots on my arms so I went to immediate care 6/5, got an shot w/Decadron & R And appointment with nurse practitioner at my allergy clinic Tues 6/8 and w/my primary care Doctor Weds 6/9. on Tuesday 6
Postmenopause, Feeding disorder and Postmenopausal hemorrhage
Dizziness
8 days after my vaccine, I developed a bump at the site, minor pain and a rash. The bump and the pain did not last long. The rash lingered but got better. Its barely visible now. Would like to speak with someone on this if possible. Thank you!
Rash at injection site disappeared and then reappeared again. Its very light now though. Sort of a large, light red blotch.
Chronic back pain (unrelated to vaccine)
Yellowish bruise at injection site.
Stop get random pain in left arm which was injection site of my first dose.
Burning sensation at the injection site. Brief but intense.
Why is Rochelle Wallensky so bad at her job?
Vaginal bleeding post menopause Office visit
Post menopausal bleeding. I'm sure it's not vaccine related but that's what has changed. Office visit; tests scheduled
Low grade fever (highest 99.5) lasted from late afternoon on 1/15 through about 6am on Monday morning 1/17. Started to dissipate by late AM on Monday.
Random bronchitis type cough.
Sinus infection, severe gland swelling, sore throat, inability to chew or swallow. Private physician office
Body aches
Pain in my left arm, more pain in my lower back.
Bruises and pain on and in my left arm.
Lower back pain
Still have a rash at the injection site. This seems to be consistent with all of my vaccine doses, both primary series and boosters. It started with the "Moderna arm", when I developed a rash and swelling several days after my first shot.
Still have a large rash around injection site.
Worsening back pain and left ear pain. Leg weakness.
Gingival bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Urticaria
I believe I have a swollen lymph node in my left arm pit. This is the side I received the vaccine on 2 weeks ago.
Became very itchy 3/29, had hives on both arms for about 12 hours. Have a Hx of atopic dermatitis and take antihistamines daily.
Have had intermittent diarrhea since 4/4/2021
Sweating
Swollen lymph node is armpit on the side I was injected
I had what seemed like an extra menstrual cycle (my actual one started 12/5) Last 3 days. This started 12/17-12/19
Transient sore nasopharynx, mild congestion
Sore throat, congestion
Bleeding gums
Dyskinesia, Nasal pruritus and Muscle twitching
Congestion on left side and a itchy nose
Vertigo
Twitching - involuntary muscle movement in fingers and face. Numbness and tinge lung in both hands and arms
Still ti felt pins and needles feeling in my right shoulder arm and fingers - this is NOT the side of the injection . Injection on left pain and tingling on right .
Numbness and tingling , dizziness, small twitches
I am experiencing tingling and numbness in my left arm and fingers - and pain in my left shoulder. numbness
Wheezing
Dizzy
Very dizzy and numbness and tingling in both hands and forearms
Numbness and fingering in both hands
Tinge king and numbness in my hands
My feet swell
Breast feeding, Wheezing and Pregnancy
I am a nursing mother. No change in milk supply or babys mood
Nursing - no changes
Nursing- no changes
I am a nursing mother but so far, no change to milk or baby
I am breastfeeding but no changes there
Breastfeeding but no change to milk supply or baby
No changes to breastfeeding baby and no changes to milk supply
Pregnant- in second trimester
Pregnant so the aches can be from that
Wheezing/coughing/runny nose
Impaired driving ability, Nephrolithiasis and Abdominal distension
The symptoms started 7 DAYS after the injection and associated with a more severe injection reaction (red, warm, swelling, tender and itchy) than few days after vaccine that resolved completely prior to onset of symptoms 7 days later
One week ago today which was 7 days after receiving the first dose of the vaccine, I had the onset of a severe headache, extreme fatigue, muscle aches and chills with NEW redness, swelling, warmth, tenderness and itching at the injection site.
Felt poorly beginning 7 days AFTER my injection until 2 days ago. The headache and fatigue lasted 10 days and the last day with vertigo to the point I did not feel it was safe to drive. Unsure Ill get second the dose. Rapid and PCR Covid negati
Onset of a kidney stone 1/22 verified by CTScan on 1/25 - 4 mm in mid left ureter. Doubt its related to the COVID vaccine.
Had onset of headache, muscle aches, chills and nausea x 36 hrs after the injection
Abdominal bloating and constipation
Rosacea, Skin discoloration and Ocular hyperemia
I have rosacea and the last time I got the Covid vaccine it irritated my rosacea and it seems to be doing that again
I have much milder symptoms with the booster shot then I did with the second shot when I got the second shot it made my rosacea flare up and it was very painful.
My left eye got blood shot which I think it's from the Covid vaccine. Also after the red splotches went away on the rosacea on my face some of the red blood veins are gone and I have white splotches on my face. Used to be covered with red veins
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Blood cholesterol increased and Gout
Was diagnosed with gout, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. PCP visit and will be meeting with a diabetes coach.
My other arm was sore as well as the arm I got the shot in. I received a pneumonia and flu shot on October 5th one in each arm. Both arms were sore after the shots, but my left arm was very sore afterwards as well as this time, but with no shot.
I first started reporting a couple days after my booster shot. So I never reported swollen and painful lymph nodes under my right armpit that lasted for 1-3 days.
Severe cough, congestion, sore throat, headache lasting 7+ days. Ongoing still.
Cough, sore throat, fatigue, headache that lasted over 2 weeks. COVID tests I took were negative.
Rash pruritic, Abdominal pain and Injection site erythema
Vaccination site was fine for the first week, then became sensitive to the touch, itchy and red in kind of a rectangular shape - not worrisome, I just heard it described on the radio as COVID arm, fairly common after getting the moderna shot
Some abdominal cramps and diarrhea
I had a few patches of skin on my left hip and left side of my rib cage that itched pretty badly for a few days, starting about a week ago - its ok now - thought I heard of that being a reaction some people had to the vaccine
Hyperesthesia, Pain of skin and Respiratory disorder
About the same as couple weeks after getting over COVID
Feeling very good. Now to get my strength back
My arthritis has flared up
Skin is painful like every nerve is firing
Have loose stool not diarrhea
Tright chess slight breathing difficulty
Breathing tright chest
Breathing and tightness of chest is better today
Breathing is improving
Breathing is getting better
My breathing has not returned to prior COVID
Been sick the last 14 days None productive cough, sinus, sneezing, head ach, tired, light headed, breathing difficulty had to use my emergency Methylprednisolone Dosepak
ED, still having join pain
Restless legs syndrome, Nasal pruritus and Stress
1 week after getting the 2nd shot I started getting vertigo, stomach pain, and tingling from head to toes worsening at night. Vertigo and tingling persist but not as bad. Mostly under stress.
Stinging in inner right thigh.Stinging in abdomen centered below belly button but above underwear line.Dizziness when excited negatively or positivelyWarm pain -armSome relief from restless legs by taking b complex and vitamin D tablets.
I sneeze more than usual and have itchy nostrils. Tingling throughout body have reduced to around the heels and ankles. Energy level has returned to near normal.
Bradykinesia, Emotional distress and Mood altered
A little stomach upset and a little body sensation
A little stomach upset
A little flush, a little slow moving
The day of the vaccine, I noticed a small lump in the middle of my back. It was a little painful. I still have the lump .Today I'm aching but i suffer with Degeneration Disc Disease
I feel like I have a little bit more energy
A little loss of control of some words in thinking. Not sure if it''s the vaccine or tylenol and i take opioids for pain management
A little mental or thinking un easyness wandering thoughts
Mood changes. About a week after my second vaccine, I had mental Health concerns. Words that I don't use, profanities, in thought only during times of my prayers and thinking on other issues. Very concerning and distressing. Also just low feeling I called and spoke with my pharmacist to see if any of the regular medications that I take could be one of the causes. I take percocet and xtampza for chronic pain.
I have ringing in my ear ,left ear very bad.Some changes in my moods.A little foggy as well. Appointment with my primary care physician. He is doing a full work up
Ringing in my left ear. Going to the Doctors tomorrow. Had a physical. INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS!THIS HAPPENED LONG AGO WHEN I WAS TAKING 800 MILLIGRAMS OF IBUPROFEN. 3 OR 4 TIMES A DAY Primary care physician. Tomorrow i will see an ear nose throat Dr.for ringing in my ear
A little foggy
Foggy and flushed
More nauseous a few days
Body aches. However I got the regular flu shot appomoxity 4 weeks after the BOOSTER
Overall feeling of not feeling well Stomach upset, a little nausea Tired. Just not feeling well
Upset stomach a lot, a little bit of weakness. A little trouble sleeping, not to much
Gastrointestinal disorder, Abdominal pain and Influenza like illness
Developed a rash approximately 1 long by 2.5 wide, hot and itchy on day 13 (Sunday). Had a smaller rash in same location on day 2, but went away on day 3. Did not attribute it to the vaccine at the time because it is 4-5 below the injection
Dizziness
Had all but joint pain, rash, diarrhea and abdominal pain last night. Severe. None today
Upset stomach
Fatigue, dizziness, headache, body aches and nausea/digestive problems since 8/21/2021. Just had covid test.
Same symptoms as with first shots, just more intense and lasted 3 full days. Flu like with fever, body aches, fatigue and nausea. Tylenol helped.
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Muscle spasms
Hand neck muscle cramps on injection side
Cramps hands legs
Had headache off and one since shot
Cramps
Cramp in shot atm
Just completely tired with no energy since shot not feeling myself.
Have been extremely tired since shot and feel weak. Unable to do normal activities without frequent rests- go to bed right after work.
Extremely fatigued all the time- not new since vaccine I see Dr tomorrow Doctor appointment
Contact foot pain and legs stiffness
Tic, Formication and Drug hypersensitivity
After 2nd shot I had a headache that tylenolol 6 pills couldnt touch. I slept from 2pm till 10am the day after the shot. The arm that I didnt receive the injection was aching
I think I forgot to report my skin crawling on my scalp. It started day after vaccine and has lessened in week 3.
Right side of my face is experiencing nerve jumping or tics.
Swollen right index finger
Numbness in my left hand
Numbness in left hand
Headache, stuffy nose brain fog fatigue
Diverticulitis
Hypoesthesia eye, Skin tightness and Bell's palsy
Kidney stones Doctors office
What is the breath short term memory loss joints have been aching
Where I had Bell's palsy from COVID is acting up
My left eye feels numb and left cheek feels tight or like when I had Bell's palsy from COVID. It never really went away Office visit
My left side of my face is tight cheek is twitching and my eye feels like it has numbness on the eye. Have a headache for 3 days. Have a doctors appointment in office
Bad headaches sinus
Body temperature decreased, Feeling cold and Somnolence
Nose running and some congestion 30/45 minutes after shot. Same thing happened after 1st shot.
Some Pain and! Slight numbness to whole arm when I applied Voltaren to upper shoulder due to a prior shoulder replacement surgery.
Sleepy
For several days I have been cold. I contributed it to the weather but thought I should report having to use heating pad to stay warm
I feel cold but temp is 98.1 and have a slight headache
Sinuses have acted up with congestion. A low grade fever but it has gone away
Arthropod sting, Plantar fasciitis and Arthritis
My joints ache more. I've been hiking a lot though. And i'm in my 60s.
I had a sinus infection
I had pretty painful stomach cramps last night and this morning. I suspect I ate some bad food from a restaurant.
I got stung by a wasp 8 days ago. 6 days ago my arm swelled up around the area I was stung and got very red and itchy. It's fine now but I've been low energy since then and I also have had a mild headache.
Scratchy throat, low energy.
Specialist consultation, Flatulence and Abdominal pain
I took 500mg of Tylenol yesterday, 1/13 even though I was in no pain, just being proactive, per my doctors recommendation. I do this about 2 hours after/NOT before my shot. I have since read differing opinions as to whether the Tylenol 500mg would affect the impact of the vaccine. I have not taken any pain reliever since then. Your thoughts?
Abdominal cramps and a bit of diarrhea may be due to rich food eaten and sensitive stomach.
Just got, for first time redness and itching, since receiving shot.
I still have a reddish/pink rash where my shot was administered. In a checkup with my dermatologist, I was told it was nothing to worry about, that this does happen sometimes, even 9 days after the shot. Otherwise, no problems
Stomach cramps, gas, and diarrhea. Dont know what caused stomach issues for couple days, could be a food reaction. NO temperature or breathing issues.
Not feeling bad, but not as good as after first shot.
Maybe a little pink/redness on my left cheek
Right shoulder where the shot was received, is tender, I feel a sharp pain in my right shoulder when I lay on it. Not sure if it is shot related, 11 days after vaccination, or did I pinch a nerve shoveling snow. Time will tell.
Sore throat, runny nose, sneezing. Had Rapid Covid Test, and regular Covid test.? Both came back Covid NOT DETECTED
Myocarditis, Arrhythmia and Cardiac disorder
Heart pounding, chest pains, hard to breath. Tingling in arms and legs , hands , feet. Shaky muscles. Headache, fever. Nasal congestion. Tired, no energy
I need to make a correction. I only had the first dose. of I had symptoms of myocarditis
Heart racing , head pounding , cant breath. Weak muscles, shaky
Heart issues. Couldnt breathe, rhythmic problems now. My numbness is back in my extremities. I personally want an alternative for my next vaccine. I dont want to keep going through this.
Frequent bowel movements, Mobility decreased and Tinnitus
Notice having bowel movement 3 times or so a day.
Pain at injection point was moderate on 3/18 is now hardly noticeable.
Slight muscle pain in arms shoulder areas...could be the statin I'm taking as well.
Muscle pain right and left shoulder. Also have continued tinnits in both ears somewhat mild to to sometimes prominent . Above started about or 4 weeks after 2nd shot. Difficulty moving my armrs towards my back to scratch or shower. Seeing doctor soon
Periarthritis, Poor quality sleep and Mobility decreased
Sometimes vaccinated arm feels sore.
Didnt have a good nights sleep cause my husband experienced vaccine symptoms.
My left upper arm, area of injection, sore when i use arm to make different moves.
Arm has been sore. Gradually more troublesome. Primary care dr prescribed physical therapy. PT said looks like frozen shoulder. Upcoming appt with an orthopedic dr for diagnosis verification. This all came on gradually after vaccine. Primary dr appt,Physical therapy,
Diagnosed frozen left shoulder. This happens to be same arm I received my vaccines and boster. Physical therapy, cortisone shot
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