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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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Dyskinesia, Hallucination and Agitation

Y8U-14979-60474

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

Y8U-19199-68715

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

Y8U-24596-88538

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

Y8U-29662-63458

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

Y8U-33128-90225

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

Y8U-33301-79061

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

Y8V-68175-56168

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

Y8V-84015-05329

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

Y8V-96862-05983

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

Y8W-10103-08746

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

Y8W-17454-31119

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

Y8W-28620-72773

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

Y8W-32201-73276

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

Y8X-17643-82719

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

Y8X-87972-35316

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

Y8Y-13031-67159

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

Y8Y-81824-82259

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

Y8Z-17428-31882

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

Y8Z-35749-18515

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

Y8Z-86264-91332

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

Y92-12267-64568

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

Y92-19500-01006

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

Y92-22777-87687

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

Y92-22963-94110

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

Y92-31698-14225

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

Y92-32595-53757

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

Y92-46640-22927

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

Y92-69855-55749

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

Y92-99811-19606

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

Y93-15986-23437

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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