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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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Hyposmia, Polymenorrhea and Heavy menstrual bleeding

YA7-20025-40121

Sudden hives/rash on face and arms. My doctor's office

My last two menstrual cycles have come between 5 and 10 days early. I have experienced heavier bleeding with them. My last cycle started only days after the second shot, which was a full week before expected.

My sense of smell has changed again. I am having trouble with certain fragrances I thought i had already regained and lost others.My period was 10 days long and started early this month

Sense of smell and taste coming and going

Brain fog, Decreased appetite and Hypoesthesia

YA7-25374-55750

my face was tingly and numb-ish after 30 minutes, and i was woozy. it passed quickly, just tired now (3 hours post dose)

headache is primarily on the left side - which is side i got the jab on. ?

headache may be caused by seasonal allergies.

general fatigue, similar to how i felt for months after having COVID last year, but without the shortness of breath, and less brain fog.

fever currently 101.1 (2:38 pm pdt)

mild intermittent chest pain

still have tight chest and mild pain, no appetite since Friday.

intermittent headaches, otc pain relievers dont really take it away.

Body temperature increased, Productive cough and Influenza like illness

YA7-31088-37810

The day after the shot I felt exactly like I had the flu. Symptoms lasted 36 hours.

Fever 100.2 (1/12, PM) Fever 99.8 (1/13, AM) Fever 99.2(1/13, PM) No fever (1/14 AM) No fever (1/14, PM) No respiratory symptoms. No sore throat. No loss of sense of smell. Headache (unusual for me) during these 2 days of elevated temp.

Flu-like symptoms for about 24 hours after the vaccine I received on April 7,2022.

Chronic cough.

Chronic nonproductive cough.

Persistent dry monproductive cough.

Tinnitus

YA7-31121-96092

Ear Ringing began Thursday. Friday was the most intense and it has calmed down since.

Ear ringing is still present, about the same as yesterday (low)

Ear ringing is persistent, being that it has continued for nearly a week I am scheduling an appointment with an ENT

Ear ringing continues, but is slightly better today. level 2 on scale of 1-10. (b)(6) submitted a VAERS report yesterday for this. Awaiting referral to see ENT for ear ringing (Tinnitus)

Ringing in both ears is still persistent varying severity. Reached a high level on Saturday resulting in me visiting (b)(6) Express Care. They have referred me to ENT and Audiology for further evaluation.

Ringing in both ears has persisted with varying intensity. Some nights making it nearly impossible to sleep. Appointment with Audiologist Thurs 10 June.

Still have ear ringing following first dose, now less intense and random

Still experiencing ringing in my ears, low level and intermittent now though

Ringing in ears continues, level 2 of 10 currently

Ringing in ears still present, although level 1 of 10 today

Blood pressure decreased, Hypotension and Constipation

YA8-28640-01057

Headache is very mild

Arm Pit lymph nodes on the arm where I got the injection

Axillary lymph nodes swollen sore in the arm that got the injection

Lower BP than usual

Constipation

Low Bp since booster a week ago

Had fever, body aches, cough, nasal drainage, loss of appetite , loss of smell and taste for 4 days in September. November had fever for 24 hours, ; cough, nasal drainage for 4 days. Lingering cough still.

Burning sensation, Sleep disorder and Musculoskeletal stiffness

YA8-33995-15996

Just a sense of relief to have received this booster

A general feeling of tiredness and headache at back of head

Some pain but mostly soreness at injection site

Just a little tired today. Did not sleep too well last evening. Glad to be inside and rest.

None today thank uou

No more sense of burning up inside

Happy to have received the booster

Sore throat, headache in back of head and front of head, stiffness

Coughing hard woke me up at night 2 nights in a row, I got up gargled with salt water and took a lozenge to soothe my sore throat. Sore throat upon waking . Have to whisper snd not talk too much

Vaginal disorder, Localized edema and Blood cholesterol increased

YA9-12882-20850

I cant move my shoulder. Very painful - pain level is 9 out of 10. This is my 2nd moderna dose. I cant get dress without crying. I cant work either.

Pain at the injection sight of my arm

I gained 5 pounds since 5 days ago. Lots of water retention

I gained a lot of water weight since I had the vaccine. I developed water retention in my ankles and shoulder back area.

Lots of water retention in my shoulder. Pain in my shoulder. Wearing a lidocaine patch

Vaginal issues, hypothyroid - new diagnosis, high chloresterol

Axillary mass, Edema peripheral and Lymphadenopathy

YA9-13518-61624

Swelling under the underarm on the side I got the shot

Swelling under my arm where I got injected, but feeling a little better than yesterday.

Swelling under my arm is better!

Lump under arm seems gone!

Swelling in the underarm on the same side as my injection.

Still have a swollen lymph node under the arm where I got the injection.

Just a tiny bit swollen under my underarm, but getting better!

Sore throat, runny nose

Nasal pruritus, Flank pain and Ear pain

YA9-29309-08358

Itching inside the nose and chasper in the throat. Thats it.

Pain in my waist

I have never had pain in my left ear, I have now it is not constant but it is like a nail pinch, the same thing with headache, my left side is never in pain now it is also with pinch like pain

Diarrhea

Rash itching in the arm where I had the vaccine

This is my 5th week with diarrhea, no medicine is helping even prescribed medicine. I dont know what to do. I have no insurance.

I had cold like symptoms , I tested negative for covid-19 twice? I have been sick already for more than a month, coughing, back pain and allergies, still not over.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Throat tightness and Pharyngeal swelling

YAB-18070-98750

Headache fatigue and blood pressure issues but i bekieve this most probably has to do with my previuos medical conditions.

Sharp fast jabbing pains randomly on several different parts of body. Also burning type pains in stomach . Throat was sore for a while.

Coughing and a slightly soar throat

Cough and inflamed throat

Erratic blood pressure and heart rate

Worse Coughing and tightening feeling in throat.

Severe coughing and inflamed/swollen feeling in neck area. Fatigued and headaches. Short of breath. Sharp stabbing pain off and on in abdomen area.

Shortness of breath, throat inflamation all seem to be worse. Bad headaches and nauseous alot...

Mental disorder, Vision blurred and Paresthesia

YAB-21484-85681

I felt a warm tingly sensation through my arm and body upon getting shot. Still feel it a few hours later. It is not a bad feeling. Sneeze fit and had to blow nose. May not be related.

Yesterday after I reported I got more symptoms. Dizziness, fatigue and very painful arm. I would not have been very good at a job if I had to work. Much better today.

Loopy. Not smart in the brain.

When I say I feel feverish it might just be hot flashes. I dont know.

I felt fine this morning and then just got horrible around midday.

I have been dizzy, blurred vision and tired. Dont know if its related or a préexisting condition.

Patient isolation, Weight decreased and Depression

YAB-66787-88411

Diarrhea, nausea, weight loss, depression, exhaustion but my spouse dropped dead 3/23/2021 after 37 years of marriage and 39 years together. Got very ill for 2-3 weeks when they gave me the flu shot & booster together. R boosters gonna b fatal? None too weak

Depression, Diarrhea, Nausea, Weakness, Isolation, Nausea, Weight loss from 185-128 since spouse died suddenly 3/23/2021. But there's a lot to do. He saved a lot.

Axillary pain, Injection site pain and Dizziness

YAC-15233-80522

Severe pain in and above injection site on Jan. 20th. While that was technically yesterday, V-safe did not allow me to check in yesterday, therefore I am reporting today.

The severe pain cleared up yesterday. I did not receive my check-in the day after my vaccine so I had to report the pain yesterday. Otherwise, no other major symptoms.

Only aches on the arm and shoulder where I got the shot

Dizziness

Sharp pain in armpit of arm that got the vaccine

Toothache, Pain in jaw and Ear discomfort

YAC-16768-62887

Pain in lower jaw/teeth. Am told it may be TMJ. Also some problems with a feeling of fluid in the ears. Am told by primary care doctor that it could be allergies. Has come about very recently. Have upcoming appointment with both a dentist and an ear/nose/ throat doctor

Onset of tiredness when I start to excercise or do chores around the house and yard

Shingles

Sore throat and sinuses, cough from nasal drainage, tiredness

Sick with in September, docs don't think it was Covid. Just got better and was able to get Covid booster on October 18. Had reaction to vaccine (always do but worth it) but feeling better now.

Laryngitis, Feeling hot and Injection site pruritus

YAC-26188-76393

Lymph node under my arm has been sore.

Swollen lymph node under arm

Itching at the vaccination site.

Unusually tired, sore throat, headache. Probably just an allergy.

Two things. One I did get Covid arm after my last booster. Then in December, I did get very sick. I woke up hot and sweaty and then within 10 minutes I had the chills. I had a terrible sore throat and fever. And extreme exhaustion. No test available.

Laryngitis all of a sudden

Just redness and itching again at injection site.

Injection site mass, Dry throat and Limb discomfort

YAC-32403-95985

soreness on arm used for the shot

A bit of soreness in the abs but I dont think its related.

Very minimal soreness on injected side.

Not sure if it was the vaccine or just something I ate.

A bit of a dry throat. But we do run our heater at night.

A liquid bubble more like a blister formed at about the same spot where the vaccine was applied. Also a lump/swelling where vaccine was applied.

A bit of a irritated throat. Lump/swelling in the injected area still present which began 24hrs after vaccine and has be present for the last 3 days

Just a sore dry throat and lots of phlegm. It may be due to other things but worth mentioning.

Not sure if related, lots of phlegm and dry throat. No more arm soreness

Discomfort/pain under the armpit

Pain or tenderness under armpit

A but of pain/soreness under the armpit area. Not as bad as before

Living in residential institution, Quarantine and Muscle spasms

YAD-10072-78111

Little abdominal discomfort Vivid memory of the most severe explosive diarrhea 48 hours after 1st shot

Severe cramping of legs (periodic "Charley Horses) Almost immobilizing pain in upper fight leg. Doctor scheduled Physical Therapy.

Tested POSITIVE for Covid On 19 August?.5th day of self quarantine? tested positive again today, 24 August. No runny nose or temp. Having serious FATIGUE! Senior Assisted Lining services

Wheezing, Swelling and Asthma

YAD-77027-06296

I didnt have any reactions in the 15 minutes after the shot but about 20 after I was ok to go I had a slightly itchy throat and a slight cough that lasted for about 1.5-2 hours. Nothing since then but a sore arm.

Rash around and below injection site. No itching or bumps just a rash that spread sideways across upper left arm

Slight cough. I dont know if its related.

I have swelling under my left arm. Same arm I got the shot in. Started 2 days after the shot and I still have a little left. Was painful.

Still have swelling in lymph node area under same arm as the shot

Tiny bit of swelling under left arm still.

Bronchitis

Just recently developed a cough. And a tiny bit of wheezing.

Swelling in armpit

Still have underarm swelling

More swelling in the underarm area

Shingles vaccine last week. Pain in arm, headache, swelling, tiredness. Have also had nasal congestion and some asthma like symptoms

Cough

Runny nose. Dizziness that went away after a few days

Visual impairment, Parosmia and Chest pain

YAD-91469-90826

Low back ache

January and January 6 I had severe symptoms of fever joint pain chills bodyaches joint pain nausea headache and dizziness. This was the second and third day after my second dose.

Mammogram suspicion, had to have biopsy, Also chest pain and visual disturbance, had a stress test.everything negative. Maybe related to high stress levels See change in health conditions

Unusual fatigue and increased sense of smell

Hypoesthesia and Rhinorrhea

YAE-26483-40711

Numbness in toes - unclear whether or not this has any relationship to the vaccine or not

Continued numbness in toes, as I mentioned last week

Continued numbness in toes, as I have indicated for each of the past several weeks

I continue to experience numbness in certain toes (which numbness commenced shortly after COVID vaccination) and am concerned about the possibility of Distal Sensory Neuropathy, though I do not yet have a diagnosis. Doctor's office visit & labs

Sniffles

Loss of sensation in middle toes

Burning sensation, Mobility decreased and Hot flush

YAE-36217-43593

Over the past week, I experienced shooting/burning pain in the palm of my right & left hands on two different days. I had infrequent mild chills and mild hot flashes during the last 7 days (day 7-14).

Red swollen hands

Knee joint pain and weakness for 7 days. Deficulty getting up from chair & toilet. Mild chills and fever that last about 10 to 20 minutes.

Hot flashes 4-5 times. Fever on 2/26/22.

9/7/2022 Covid19 positive test.

Sensitivity to weather change, Arthritis and Flushing

YAE-60656-87219

I have not felt much energy or perkiness, creative feelings as prior to vaccine. Feel kind of a malaise.

Pain not from vaccine.

Probably arthritis on joint pain and colder weather.

Tender muscles or joints, but it may be general inflammation. I seem less in pain today , last two days were worse.

I am better, but I have been flushing and face feeling hot but no fever.

arthritis onset, sent me to medical diagnosis. chronic pain, inflammation, any chance vaccine is overworking my immune system? I would like to know. I remain a hermit to avoid Covid. In person visits

Doctors confirmed my fibromyalgia worsening and arthritis onset was due to vaccine inflammation. I am getting better, assume due to vaccines wearing off, in PT, they saw increased fibromyalgia from vaccines, also. will access threat of future vax. Steroid shots, PT to get inflammation down.

Vaginal disorder, Cervix carcinoma and Vibratory sense increased

YAE-78688-10291

Emotional, trouble breathing, brain fog

Anxiety, black mood, terror

Emotional

Mood swings, difficulty moving left leh

Very emotional

Jaw clenching, flat mood

Still exhausted. Sleeping 12 hours a night.

Infection in jaw

Insomnia, pain, frequent stool

Sore throat, fatigue, fever, headache

Cancerous cells on cervix

Anxiety, headache, heightened senses

Heightened senses, high anxiety, insomnia

Constipation, heightened senses except taste, anxiety

Nightmares

Extreme anxiety, nightmares

Lack of rnergy

Vaginal issues

Memory issues, crushing fatigue

Fatigue, depression, memory issues, liver test bad

Headaches, terrible fatigue, pain in left arm, digestive trouble, depression, acute hearing and sensitivity to vibrations

Sensitization, Glossodynia and Oral pain

YAE-94833-22212

Have episodes where I forget what Im doing or what I was going to say dog brain

Fog brain forgetful and at times loose train of thought.

Frequent urination, sob,insomnia

Feet feel super sensitive and freezing cold, tingling on feet and hands.

Mouth feels sore, tongue sensitive and sore throat

Sensitive feet, insomnia

Worsening fatigue and joint pain

Insomnia,headache,bloating and acid reflux, anxiety

Joint pain, cold feet,feet sensitivity, insomnia,fog brain

Tachycardia, cold feet burning and super sensitive feet, fatigue, insomnia

I got Covid 12/25/21

Alcohol intolerance, Feeling of body temperature change and Dry throat

YAF-14314-58445

Dry throat

I noticed I really dont feel well if I have any alcohol at all since getting the vaccine, even small amounts

Difficulty regulating body temperature- super hot at times, super cold at others

Swollen lymph nodes in neck on the side of the injection

My resting heart rate has been up 5 bpm since receiving the vaccine and is starting to go back down today(I have a Fitbit watch)

Resting heart rate is still slightly elevated

Ive realized Im having more hot flashes since I got my vaccine

Continued resurgence of hot flashes

I've noticed an increased resting heart rate and recurrence of hot flashes since my vaccination

Some episodes of lightheadedness/slight dizziness, but not sure at all if related to the vaccine or some other cause

Parkinson's disease, Injection site reaction and Tremor

YAF-31221-86733

Itching, swollen, spotted slightly red and hot around injection site.

Area around shot became red, hot and swollen. Possibly cellulitis. Currently taking antibiotics for the condition.

Mild fever, achy, fatigue

Very weak, needing assistance to walk.

Tremors

Parkinsons Office visit

Parkinson's disease Doctor visits & rehab

Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease between 3rd & 4th vaccines. Doctor visits and physical therapy.

Uveitis, Sinus disorder and Tinnitus

YAG-25897-19308

Sounds ringing in ears and some dizziness. Dizziness seems to have abated

Severe pain chest and torso awoke me in the night Office visit and tests to determine whether there could be a heart condition or not. Preliminary results indicate no blockage. Final test results pending. I have no idea whether these symptoms are related to vaccine or not.

Loud buzzing in ears

Low level buzzing in ears

Buzzing in ears

Sinus issues new since I got booster but most likely completely unrelated. Ears still buzzing

Uveitis

Anxiety disorder, Mydriasis and Mental disorder

YAG-28403-94830

Slight light headed

Loopy / light headed. Sometimes Felt like my eyes were dilated.

Yesterday I woke up from a nap with a weird heart rhythm. But normalized after an hour or so

Slightly Dry mouth

Sinus drainage. Could be allergies.

I ended up getting Covid early last month and even though it was mild. Afterward I had weird anxiety like symptoms. Short of breath, rapid heart beat, etc. but it's gotten better since

Monoplegia, Urticaria and Peripheral swelling

YAG-68043-88817

Hives on both arms and left leg a little swollen same side as the injection

I forgot to report on yesterday that I have a swollen lymph node under my left arm

Left leg still swollen a little and lymph node swollen under left arm still swollen

Left leg still a little swollen, lymph node has gone down under left arm

Left leg still a little swollen

Leg has gone down

My left leg is still swelling off and on

Tenderness, Injection site warmth and Dysgeusia

YAH-31567-44341

Yesterday evening and today I have a like metal or something kind of taste in my mouth

Feverish feeling but no temp

Just a cough but it could be just the change in weather

My arm is warm around shot area today headache is mild, nausea last night after a nap but gone today

Arm isn't in pain but still tender

Sharp pain going thru my side of my head, nothing I've ever experienced before

Sore throat, cough n conjestion

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