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.
Just wanted to say that the injection site is only painful if touched, its not swollen anymore but although its not red anymore, it is black & blue, just like a healing bruise
I was vomiting for 3 days, had a fever maximum of 101 & also developed a pretty severe urinary tract infection. Was admitted to hospital, however, due to below standard of care received I ultimately left ama i will f/u w/pcp dont think related
The above checked items are definitely not mild.
The injection sight is a bit red and tender today but not bad.
My arm feels bruised at the injection site.
My muscles in my upper body feel tight line theyre constricting
My muscles feel like they are constricting
My shingles are trying to breakout, and Ive had the shingles vaccine.
I have two moving lumps under the skin. One is under my left ear, and the other is on the left clavicle. The left side is the arm in which I had the shot. Ive also experienced extreme fatigue and aches in my joints and headaches.
There is a lump on my left clavicle and under my left breast on top of the ribs. Im going to the doctor to see if they are swollen lymph nodes. The one on my rib is uncomfortable & I cant lay on my left side to sleep. My shots were in the left Appointment made with my regular physician.
Lumps under each of my breasts and swollen area on left clavicle. Gynocoligist
Pain in upper back behind shoulder blade near left lung when I breathe its worse
The pain in arm is spreading and my lymph node in my arm pit is swollen on one side, painful to lie on that side. Still pain in my upper back under my shoulder blade near lung.
Pain at injection site spreading across arm and into underarm in Lymph node which is swollen and painful continue to have left side back/lung pain worse when I lie on that side at night, pain when breathing
My lymph node under my arm is swollen to size of golf ball, there is a lump at the base of my neck left side and a lump the size of my palm on my chest right below collarbone can feel pulse in my neck
Swollen lymph nodes in armpit chest and neck.
Swollen lymph nodes
I have swelling in my lymph nodes under my left arm which is the arm where I got the vaccine. This swelling & soreness are very concerned: I've never experienced this before and it's scary. I'm calling my doctor tomorrow! The pain kept me up all nite
The swelling in my lymph nodes is extremely concerning
My lymph nodes are still tender and swollen
This vaccine has really been hard on my body. Having Covid was easy!
Severe headaches over the week
Headache sore throat and ear ache
Persistent cough And constant sinus drainage
Congestion headache and Body aches
Off and on sweating, lymph nodes swollen in under arm area, neck and ear area
Hungry, but when I eat my stomach gets upseet
Swollen lymph nodes, stuffy nose
Night sweats, swollen lymph nodes in armpit and neck area.
Swollen lymph nodes in underarm and neck area
Wry sore throat
Sore neck, left side. Same side as the vaccine and similar to when I had the 1st and 2nd vaccines.
Sore arm. Covid Arm
Cough, sore throat, congestion, fatigue
Bruised at injection site
Alot of Itchiness and tingling radiating near shot site to shoulder; using topical creams for itchiness. No significant rash or redness.
Still have tingling/itchiness on shoulder area of shot armlessening a bit since last week but still have symptoms
Still tingling on shoulder of arm received injection leads to itchiness
Still have tingling in shoulder of arm where received vaccine not as itchy as it was Not new appointmentsame visit in 4/12 received hydrocortisone cream prescriptiin
shortness of breath, anxiety
extremely tired and headache every morning when i get up, then subsides.
extreme fatigue and mid back ache.
My HPV that was dormant became active, turned an anal wart before vaccine did not look suspicious and 6 wks after 2nd moderna it now became malignant. hematology/ radiation and surgeon
heart ppalpitations and flutters, especially at night while resting or laying on left side. also going for a heart consultation with cardiologist
Calf pain intense
Breathing issues had to breath
Slight breathing issue
Breathing issues
Kidney area pain , right eye irritating, blood shot eye , headache
Right eye irritated, sore throat and headache
After the booster I tested positive for Covid-19
Positive for covid next day after booster
Shallow breathing issues
Took test still positive
Running nose coughing
Soreness at injection sight , kind of strange since is been awhile.
Injection site sore still , experiencing severe back pain unlike the back pain I'm used to . It feels like someone stuck to knives in center of Back and spread my back apart Severe back issues from back surgery but the pain is not the same at all mor
Cough
Mild purulent nasal discharge in the AM
Recently diagnosed with alopecia arreataLikely symptoms started far before vaccinated but diagnosis made only recently
More activity regarding pre existing alipecia aereata
Slight increase in vitiligo and alopecia aereata
Short period of arrhythmia. Episode occurred approximately 2 weeks following my last booster dose ( booster # 1). Planned Ny second booster with Novavax when approved
COVID 19. Had Paxlovid followed by Paxlovid rebound. Feeling well now
Big bruise at injection site and bump
Deep large bruise
Deep bruise at injection site. Slight cough
Still dark big bruise at injection site
Slight cough
Still have large bruise now turning yellow on arm at injection site
After my booster in October my hair started falling out. I lost about 1/3 of it over the next 4 months. It is just starting to grow back Dermatology
Headache. Sore throat cough
Hair started falling out
Like sleeping more than usual in past 2 days.
Mild Decreased appetite
Decreased appetite
Feeling very sleepy now. I was very sleepy just about 5 minutes after shot while sitting in observation room.
Last night I had minimal fever for few hours.
decreased appetite.
Still decreased appetite
Poor appetite
Decreased appetite I had telephone contact with MD after responding your question yesterday due to nausea , and given medication Ondansetron 4 mg.
My nausea lasted for another day after the last check in. Then constipation started , and lasted for 5 days. I have been doing well since 3/21/21. In my case after vaccination complication lasted 13 days. I do not know why.
2 weeks ago after eating some food, I had gastro - intestinal problem that I never had in the past. Just consulted with advice nurse on the phone.
Days 1-6, 6-10 hrs of fatigue and chills each afternoon and evening. Days 1-13, sore arm. Days 11-15, itchy arm.
Diarrhea caused by a known previous GI condition, angina caused by known previous heart condition, fatigue (?heart), mild cough (continued periodically since I had COVID-19 in March 2020).
Breakthrough infection with cough, chest pain, chills, fatigue. Later had reaction to 3rd dose of vaccine of fever, chills, arm pain, and fatigue.
Arthritis in multiple joints- no idea what suddenly made it come back
Arthritis flare-up
Unusual headache and fatigue for 2 weeks after 20 hours of close exposure without a mask to a Covid + person. Home test was negative but I stayed away from people. No lingering symptoms now.
Bursitis- I belie it's unrelated to vaccine or Covid. Appointment with physician
Some itching on my neck and both thumbs (near thumb joints that are slightly arthritic.)
Itchy neck when I woke up, probably due to higher levels of cortisol first thing in the morning. I took my Vital Nutrients Aller-C, and did not need anything else. Every day I need to take a 1-2 hour nap, just because I am sleepy - not exhausted, for I have plenty of energy when I am awake and I feel very healthy. Just sleepier than normal.
Dizzy
Congestion. Ear aches. Jaw and tooth pain. Pain in body areas where I have arthritis.
I developed an abscessed tooth, 6/12, which had to be extracted on 6/17. I also had a bone graft at that site. I had to take Clindamycin antibiotics.Just providing you all health news - tooth problem, most likely has nothing to do with my Pfize Dentist, OV, who referred me to Oral Surgeon, OV
Sinus Congestion that makes my jaw ache
Last week I had a stomach flu (?) that lasted from 10/18 (PM) - 10/21. Severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, chills, headache, and an elevated temperature: 98.8 - 99.8 (my normal temperature runs 96.9 - 97.4). I wear a mask and do not socialize. !?!?
5 days after my booster I started feeling very depressed. 2 weeks after booster I had stomach flu symptoms for 3 days and depression. Now the periods of depression come and go. I have both Chronic Lyme Disease and Leaky Gut which also mess with mood.
As I said last week, I have become very depressed and have increased aniety and panic attacks.
I already have psoriasis... the evening after my vaccine I had a light rash cover my arms(both) that resembled a flare up. I have not had this type of flare up in 20 years. After a few days the rash continued to worsen and is now really bad itchy and going down both arms, across my back and my chest. I have scratched in my sleep until I realized the condition is worsening,. Should I be concerned or is this typical for psoriasis and/or eczema patients?
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On 4/3 (the day after dose 1) my left arm that received the dose was sore at pain level 7. Level 10 would have been unbearable. I did swim about 0.5 mile during early morning 4/3. It may have aggravated the left arm. My arm was back to normal 4/4.
Nope
Swollen lymph nodes. Especially in my left armpit region. Ouch. I went to my Doctor today to get it looked at. Also. The fingers in my left hand remain partially numb. Face to face visit with my Doctor at their office.
I have a cold
Heart disease from 3 massive heart attacks, complex regional pain syndrome stage 3 type 1, sleep apnea, asthma
Coughing up phlegm
She has complex regional pain syndrome, heart disease, asthma, sleep apnea, depression, chronic ptsd
She has complex regional pain syndrome, heart disease, asthma, sleep apnea, depression, chronic ptsd, hbp
Coughing phlegm, She has complex regional pain syndrome, heart disease, asthma, sleep apnea, depression, chronic ptsd, hbp
Shortness of breath, shoulder swelling
Coughing up Phlegm, stuffy nose, sore throat
Coughing
Injection site swelled to golf ball size, red, and painful. Limited ROM by affected extremity. Improving 36 hrs post-injection.
Swelling from yesterday markedly decreased at injection site. Site remains red with mild discomfort; nothing like the day before.
Itchiness much improved over past 24 hrs.
Generalized, all over body itching for past 2 weeks. Worsening in 2nd week to the point of taking Benadryl and prednisone for relief.
Generalized, overall itchiness has returned. Back to taking Benadryl and prednisone for relief.
Tachycardia 30mins after and for the next 14hrs; within in 30mins tingling on part of tongue ( almost like papillae on tongue are standing up)
Tachycardia intermittently and chest pressure
Supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. One episode of tachycardia lasting about ~15-20min
Dizziness 30 mins after second injection. I have mild dizziness today.
Dizziness
Dizziness and headache are awful
Dizziness still!!
Very mild dizziness in morning
Still have dizziness and headache.
Headaches, pressure in eyes. Still have dizziness.
Headache, eye pressure and dizziness.This will be close to 4 weeks with these symptoms. Drs all believe its related to vaccine. There needs to be a case study on these side effects. There are more accounts of neurological symptoms following vaccin
Still not the same since the vaccination. I was healthy with no problems. I now have intermittent dizziness, tinnitus, headache and ear fullness. Since the vaccine I have had muscle twitching (tongue/extremity). Neuro agrees sx are due to vaccine.
Not new since second dosage but present everyday since dose 2 is tinnitus ( ear ringing).
Stuffed nose
I'm experiencing periodic chest pain, shortness of breath, headache, bowel movement changes (color, frequency). Nothing severe though. Keep in mind, I have underlying health issues, so it may be related to that, not sure.
Tingling in my arm, as well as pinky and ring fingers, lasting an hour, exactly the same like when I got the injection
I have actually been getting periodic chest pain the past few weeks, minor but noticable.
Chest Pain
Chest pain
The diarrhea may be food related
Headache in all likelihood not vaccine related
Again this is not vaccine related I dont believe
Dont think this is vaccine related at all
Sweaty
Night sweats but no fever
Night sweats but not as bad as yesterday
Night sweats but becoming less and less
Urinary tract infection...but I do believe unrelated to vaccine I also had an iron infusion Phone call to describe symptoms and have antibiotic prescribed
Day of 4th shot terrible headache
Seasonal Allergies type symptoms
Vaccines do appear to impact menstrual cycle
As I mentioned the vaccine did adversely impact my menstrual cycle
Impact of vaccine on menstrual cycle ...impacts timing heaviness etc Both of my daughters received the vaccine and had similar issues
Confined issues w menstrual cycle
Dizziness
Ive had a mind headache almost every day since I got the first shot. I dont know if its related or if its allergies.
Yesterday and today my left arm has been extra swollen but especially my armpit. My underarm didnt swell like this after my first shot. Also the pain is more towards the inner part of my arm going down to my wrist and hand.
My whole arm is still hurting. Its better in the morning but after a few hours of being up and around my arm feels like it has a blood pressure cuff on except its my whole arm, shoulder joint, and armpit as well. Its too uncomfortable to wear my Apple Watch even though its not too tight. Random, I also noticed my bpm have been 20-30bpm higher than normal on average. My resting heart rate is usually around 65-75bpm and now stays in the high 80s at rest laying down.
I dont know if anyone is reading this or keeping track, but my symptoms are not getting any better. My left arm is losing feeling, in pain, and feels inflamed/swollen with any activity. I have decreased sensation in my entire left arm and have pins and needles in my hand and fingers. My right hip joint still hurts. Very tired, low appetite.
Mild pain underneath the injection site (underarm)
Sore arms, redness, fever, pain in the lymph nodes under arms of vaccine area, malaise, headaches
Incontinence
Pain in my right knee similar to arthritis? Also neck & shoulder pains not experienced before.
Rash on my eye lids & under lowerLashes
Facial rashes, knee joint's inflamed! Headaches, shortness of breathing
Sudden allergies around my eyes- never had it before
I didn't notice this box before, but I've had muscle spasms from the injection site (LA) down into my forearm along with weakness and pain. Today is a throb/ache 7/10. Muscle spasms have been less noticeable today. Joint pain is noticeable from last night.
muscle spasms are almost gone, pain down through forearm are noticeable but not impeding activity.
woke up with numbness/tingling in digits of left hand that subsided ~6 hrs later; pain in elbow
had hot flash this morning; felt edgy; also have been experiencing restless legs in the evening - very out of character
Sweaty; a little unsteady; lightheaded
Slept very poorly last night, approximately 3 hours at max. Current symptoms began yesterday evening around 17:00. Intermittent indigestion; significant sweating from hot flashes; face and ears are flushed. Unable to lift LA due to pain and stiffness.
Indigestion; Suppressed appetite; Difficulty sleeping due to muscle spasms in calves and feet (felt as though I was constantly stretching my legs and feet); Sweating and face flushed
Indigestion that brought up a little bile; menstrual cycle began yesterday, and today had a significantly heavier flow than what is normal for me. Legs felt restless throughout the day. Muscles and joints continue to feel stiff with weakness doing basic ADLs. Still experiencing intermittent hot flashes and flushing of the face. Some symptoms made it difficult to concentrate while working from home.
Very heavy menstrual flow of thick consistency and dark color; experienced hot flashes and sweating but less frequently; muscles around left shoulder and back are very tender and experience weakness
Continuing hot flashes and face flushing; congestion causing cough; dry mouth, frequent throat-clearing
Flushing; absolutely exhausted due to diminished amounts of sleep; restless legs at night; menstrual period is still present, but not as heavy. Lots of spotting.
I feel like I have the flu. Extremely fatigued, like I cannot sleep enough during the day.
Intermittent periods of exhaustion not typical for me - overall sense of lethargy.
Extremely lethargic, difficult to maintain focus, increasing pain in joints and muscles.
No menstrual cycle this month; cognitive/executive functioning issues.
Irregular periods with severe clotting.
Very heavy and long menstrual periods, heavy clotting.
Very heavy menstrual cycles with clotting; long duration.
Post-covid bronchitis.
Felt sick yesterday. Scratchy throat. Little weak. Little tickle in the nose. Headache a few days ago.
Just feel a little tierd. Probably because I have only slept 4 hours last two nights due to work and domestic chores.
Little sore throat coming on. Could be because girlfriend got sick 5 days ago and it started with a sore throat.
Im tired from only sleeping a couple hours last night packing for a trip to (b)(6) to help my parents who (b)(6). Not much sleep. Again.
My dog has fleas
Sure throat
Feel great!
A little hungover from the red wine last night for thanksgiving dinner.
Sore throat. Runny nose. Cough, sneezing. Body aches a d head aches.
6 weeks pregnant
Sore throat
Yesterday (4/18) I had some blood in my right nostril and when I blew my nose a little more blood came out. 4/17 When I woke up, my throat hurt and my mouth felt dry, my nose was achy and felt swollen. I could taste a little blood when I swallowed. Nothing today
Stuffy and runny nose
My arm is itchy where I received the vaccine.
Left arm is itchy sometimes where I received the vaccination
Injection site is itchy
I have been having palpitations & rapids heart beats for the past 5 days or more. ( I have had palpitations before)
Continued heart palpitations. Constantly
Still having heart palpitations. A bit milder, but still occurring.
Still having heart palpitations & occasionally racing. Also, Ive been having discharge from nipple for a couple of months. Pain in breast along with it. Swollen lymph nodes. I saw my gynecologist & getting ultrasound. Possibly side effects???? Office visit
Still experiencing heart palpitations, some racing & pain. Along with underarm & breast pain.
Heart palpitations ( taking medication for it) & still having discharge from my left nipple.
Mild sensation of general discomfort, like when you are starting with a cold.
I was feeling very fatigued for the past 3-4 days, I was tested for COVID-19 on Jan 20th and the test came back negative.
After exactly 2 hours after the second dose, my arm started hurting. At exactly 12 hours from the second dose, I started with a fever up to 39celcius, generalized body ake, and headache. These symptoms lasted 24 hours.
Headache, joints pain, tiredness.
Pain in all joints and headache after 2 weeks of feeling great. Symptoms lasted one day.
Lymph node under arm swollen size of a tennis ball seems to be getting smaller
Still swollen under arm softer and a lot less swelling than yesterday
Swelling and discomfort under arm
My breast have been tender and under my arm sore. Dr said nodes found in breast will have a mammogram in 2 mts
Shortness of breath, heart pain
Diagnosed as SIBO. Diarrhea for 5 weeks, hair thinning, dizzy and nauseous. I am much better after taking flagyl.
Nodules in lungs ,SOB, neck pain, arm numbness
Dizzy
Terrible symptoms in first 24 hours freezing, burning, pain in all areas moving throughout my body, then horrible migraines, nausea, fatigue
Had a couple days of heart palpitations and extreme fatigue.
I have had a fever and body aches which turned to colitis.
I was in menopause and got my period. Also of note, since my second shot Ive never had a hot flash again (and I was definitely getting them multiple times an hour/intensely) prior to the second shot.
1st week I had a low grade fever that lasted for 6 days, then cough started 3 days after vaccine and lasted for 3 weeks. Tiredness and fatigue is still present. Went to my PCP, they did some blood work, and my liver AST = 130 and my ALT = 300, infect
Still have fatigue, tiredness, & just require extra sleep to recover from fatigue.
Upper right back muscular pain in the rear right trap. Pain and tingling, but it goes away with Ibrufen.
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