What v-safe registrants wrote to the CDC after their Pfizer or Moderna shots, in their own words. Each card is one person,
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You get a random set of these people on every visit.
Heavy menstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Productive cough
For a quick moment I may have felt slightly queasy and possibly a slight headache about 1:25pm. And at about 2:15pm 2 hr so hours after my shot my arm started to feel mildly sore.
I forgot to note that 3/11 I did have some joint aches. Today my headache is gone and on scale 1-10. My injection site pain is a 1 and is always faded.
Yesterday, I also had headache that came and went about 2 time. My headache today does not last long and its always on the left side. It comes and last less than 15 seconds and went a way about twice today.
Same left side headache that comes and goes for short period. Some phlegm but no other symptoms.
I am continuing to have left side headaches off and on. Very inconsistently since I got the vaccine. I have never had this many headaches so freaky and I feel as if it is linked to the vaccine since this is when they started.
Occasionally left side headache that not constant but comes and goes. This has been present since getting the second dose.
Under arm pain on side of shot
Underarm/armpit pain
Arm pit pain
Underarm pain
epigastric pain- I have noticed abdomen pain, back pain, I originally did not notice that it started after getting vaccination. Not sure if it is linked. Period came earlier and last additional days
Caught a cold
Cytokine storm, Anaphylactic reaction and Throat tightness
Insomina
Breathing issues I normally have gotten worse. Which result in a near ER visit due to lack of ability to breath luckily nebulizer worked. Now on steriod taper.
Unable to breath-epi pen needed EPI pen needed at vaccine clinic
Injection arm pain
Throat closing
Added medication
Low grade fever
Migraine, low grade fever, hard time walking
Lost biologic so increase pain, fatigue, muscle weakness
More allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis due to a virus and Cytokine storm.
Ovulation pain, Premenstrual syndrome and Crying
Dizziness and lightheaded
Backache
MUCH more intense menstrual cycle. Extreme fatigue (could not keep my eyes open, body lethargy), very heavy bleeding, intense PMS with mood swings three days prior to bleeding, migraine.
Fine now, but period lasted MUCH longer than usual, almost 9 days. Pain was very intense, 7/10 for hours at a time with cramping and nausea. Extreme emotional swings and bouts of sobbing/depression.
All related to menstrual cycle, which continues to be abnormally painful at all stages. Ovulation is very painful this week, mood swings continue to be volatile, and migraines (which usually happen during actual menstruation for me) are more frequent
High heart rate when resting or doing light activity, intense and frequent migraines, persistent nausea and diarrhea. All of this is post-COVID
Patient isolation, Vaginal hemorrhage and Impaired work ability
All symptoms that follow happened the day of the vaccination and a little the day following, but not since (including those cited in the above question): fatigue, mild chills, mild swelling/itching around the injection, very mild pain around injection.
Unsure if related to 2nd dose of vaccine, but I have vaginal spotting lasting days longer than my regular period (not at all typical of my cycle). Previously, spotting had only ever occurred with hormonal birth control or corticosteroid injection. Telephoned my GP and spoke with nurse bc GP unavailable.
Slightly erratic/ long menstrual cycle.
Mild cold symptoms (congestion, cough, sneezing, sore throat) - during COVID positive period (see below). Since resolved. Also irregular menstrual cycle since testing positive. Isolated per regulations and did not work in person or go outside much.
Dry eye, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Palpitations
Dizziness
Dizziness, moderate
I have some chest discomfort that started last night I thought I will go to ER, a little bit now, like a chest congestion type. No fever. Some post nasal drip. Please note I have autoimmune disease.
Nasal congestion, post nasal dripping
intermittent palpitations, bilateral knee pain, dry eyes
Palpitations one week after receiving the 3rd shot
Overall health is declining, multiple tests being done
Sinus disorder, Somnolence and Lymphadenopathy
Arm was sore first day, subsiding now. Maybe a little bit sleepy but that may be because its dark and winter.
Under the arm possibly slightly swollen lymph nodes?
Maybe slightly swollen lymph node under arm where got shot, not pain bu noticeable
Still feel it under arm, does not interfere w activities
Arm little sore
Little sinus issue
Swollen lymph nodes under arm same place as right after I received first shot.
Disorientation, Viral infection and Eye pain
Phone call
Muscle aches and fever
Vomiting, chills, muscle aches.
Explosive pain behind my right eye which created a massive debilitating headache. I felt disoriented. I feltlike the room was spinning.
Since yesterday I've had severe pain at back of neck. Yesterday was terribly painful. Today the pain has gone down to moderate. Im concerned if the booster is affecting my thyroid. I had hyperthyroidism in the past.
Gastrointestinal, headaches, fatigue, fatigue, fatigue.
Terrible gastrointestinal issues. All week.
Serious gastrointestinal with 2 hours of vomiting. My stomach hasnt returned to normal yet after two weeks. Feeling tired and fatigued from it all.
Erythema of eyelid, Knee arthroplasty and Swelling of eyelid
My knee replacement is feeling really tight
Left knee replacement is still very stiff. The other knee replaced over a year ago is a bit stiff also
My eye lids are red and are swollen
Swollen red eye lids. Knees still stiff.
Rash on my right wrist
My knee replacement is still pretty stiff and my ankle is still swollen.
My knee replacement knee is still very stiff.
After the booster I had a monitor for my heart. I get extra beats. Also my right arm goes numb every once in a while.
Respiratory tract irritation, Abdominal distension and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
A slight vertigo or dizziness that lasted 10 seconds
Slight acid reflux that makes my throat a little sore. Dont think its related to the vaccine though.
Gas and little bloating. Itchy throat and chest that made me cough minutes after taking Tylenol for my fever. Its calming down now.
Bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pains
Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflex, sore back. Regular doctor visit with my primary doctor
Premenstrual syndrome, Injection site inflammation and Injection site induration
Painful swollen lymph nodes in armpits
Armpit lymph nodes still a little swollen
Sore throat and seasonal allergy type symptoms. Almost surely unrelated to vaccine. Felt a little feverish last night but better today.
Area around injection site was a little firm and warm to the touch this morning. Doesn't seem infected though. Just inflamed.
I had pretty bad symptoms when i had COVID in June. Otherwise pretty much the same. My PMS symptoms have changed a bit and I've been gassy lately but i don't think those are related. Menstrual symptoms correspond to starting spironolactone.
Probably unrelated but excruciating trapped gas pain off and on for several weeks
Psoriatic arthropathy, Pelvic pain and Fibromyalgia
I also have Fibromyalgia and it's snowing today, so it's entirely likely the pain is from that.
I have Fibromyalgia, so the joint pain could be related to that. The pain in my arm was BAD yesterday, but it's much better today!
Today I feel weak and foggy, my head hurts and my back and kidneys hurt too, so it might very well be a kidney infection.
Just what is likely a Fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis flare.
Acute abdominal pain accompanying intermittent pelvic pain
A bit of a sore throat for a few days
Localized pain and swelling on my arm and on my underarm glands.
Lower respiratory tract infection, Viral infection and Upper respiratory tract infection
Symptoms developed 20 hours after 2nd vaccine.
Feel great. Some fatigue and mildly viral but functional yesterday.
Feels like a fever once in a while
Lesser aches and arm pain today.
Virus. Upper and lower respiratory (not COVID).
A couple weeks ago, my husband caught COVID; but I didn't!
Mild, flu-like and GI discomfort, 24 hours, Monday . Have up-to- date COVID and senior flu vax. Tested neg with COVID otc kit.
Breast pain, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain
Swollen lymph node under the arm that got injected
Swollen lymph node under the arm that got the vaccination
Swollen underarm lymph node on the arm that got the shot
Left Underarm lymph node swelling has gone but now the left side of my left breast is painful so Im guessing the immune cells have moved to my left Breast lymph nodes
Swollen lymph node under my left arm where I got the deltoid injected
Swelling is under left armpit including my lymph nodes
Under left arm lymph node swelling is less and has moved to lymph nodes in left breast which are now painful
Lymph nodes in left breast very tender
Lymph nodes in left breast still tender
Swollen underarm lymph node
Painful underarm lymph node
Tonsillar erythema, Hemoptysis and Dermatitis contact
Stomach - not hungry
Swollen lymph nodes localized to chest/breast
Enlarged cervical lymph nodes - discomfort which I hoped would fully subside but not yet.
Sinusitis. I took at Covid-19 surveillance test on 3/16/2021 and reported back NEGATIVE for SARS-CoV2. Probably allergies.
Sinusitis.
Still experiencing heavy chest sensation that started 24 hrs after the 2nd jab, right after a very easy swim. Never dropped oxygen saturation but increased resting heart rate. Sensation of heaviness still exists but resolving by taking it easie Related and discussed symptoms to MD/colleague
Swollen tonsils, red, itchy with slight blood sputum
Slight sore throat, slight red/tinge blood in sputum, swollen tonsils
Hypersensitivity, contact dermatitis on neck and face.
gastrointestinal disorder - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea starting 6/11/22. Known exposure to two COVID positive people on 6/9/22. Secondary exposure to two COVID positive people on 6/4/22. Antigen negative testing on 6/7/22,6/9/22,6/11/22. PCR pending.
Injection arm feels "heavy"
Slight itchy throat (mild)
Cold-like symptoms. Headache, sinus congestion, runny nose, sore throat. COVID home test negative. Mask indoors and socially distance.
Laryngitis, Sleep disorder and Nasal congestion
I only got the injection about four hours!
I think I caught a cold from my grandchildren. Stuffy nose, headache, vague sore throat, occasional cough.
Got a nasty cold last week, was feeling better, then relapsed on Saturday night. Sore throat, cough, interrupted sleep, low-grade fever, congestion. Tested negative for COVID on a rapid test five times over the past week. Got new booster on 10-19.
sore throat, congestion, cough
my head cold has morphed into laryngitis
laryngitis
Electric shock sensation, Impaired work ability and Muscle spasms
I had three mild jolts in my left arm, where I received the those one hour since my first dose and then two more times an hour after that. As of now its been 4 hours and my arm is feeling slightly numb.
Numbing arm
It hurts to get out of bed and also to get out off a sitting position. I had to go to the doctor today and miss work. They gave me two shots. One for inflammation and a steroid. In addition to that a prescription for body spams. Its called Methocarbamol.
Viral infection, Dysphonia and Limb discomfort
Heaviness in arm that received injection.
Feeling of heaviness in limbs, body
Feel a bit run down
Very slight tenderness at injection site if touched; would not describe as pain.
Intermittent Dizziness
Severe headache, migraine. Gastrointestinal discomfort & irregularity.
Sore throat, head congestion, fatigue, nausea
In January 2 severe migraine episodes. In February fatigue with sore throat, headache and body aches. Low grade fever. Took multiple PCR and antigen Covid tests over the course of 7 days while symptomatic, all were negative.
Migraine; separately I had a cold/virus that caused headache, throat pain, fatigue, appetite loss for 2-3 days.
Cold-like virus: fatigue, sore throat, headache chills, hoarse voice, sneezes, productive cough.
Skin warm, Mobility decreased and Body temperature increased
No longer hurts to move arm, just feels bruised when touch, also skin there is warm. For me, common w flu shot.
Nausea, intestinal cramps. Probably food based on prior similar symptoms.
I wasn't given chance to report symptoms after I got shot on Fri: SAT (3rd) had very sore arm, body ache and chills all day; w high fever 101-102 in afternoon even taking ibuprofen; arm where got shot hot to touch. SUN, normal temp by mid day, arm still sore and warm to touch, minimal aching; MON normal temp, area around shot itchy; TUE all ok.
Hip pain, probably arthritis or strained ligaments.
Yesterday, the day after the shot, I had fever (100) even w ibuprofen, chills, couldn't lift arm. Same as had w previous covid shots
Muscle twitching, Urticaria and Vertigo
I experienced tonsil pain on left side and general fatigue. The symptoms lasted 2.5 days.
I have been experiencing vertigo since Jul. 5.
Vertigo has continued since July 5, but has become intermittent. Intermittent muscle twitching in different parts of torso, left lower arm and both legs began July 7, 2021. No pain associated with muscle twitching. In person visit with PCP.
Intermittent hives that began April 2022.
Uterine cancer, Uterine dilation and curettage and Skin ulcer
Side of neck pain
Still slight neck pain, side of neck
Left elbow swollen, discolored, and with a large ulcer or sore in the center. Skin under eye in tear trough area turned white and texture changed. I'm going to see my primary care doctor tomorrow
I had a flu vaccine on Friday 10/15 and became very ill from it later that night, with a fever of 101.5, shivering chills, and a high heart rate lasting until the next day. Weak, a bit dizzy, and extremely fatigued the next day, improving but tired.
I didn't have any symptoms other than fatigue and mild arm soreness today, but the day after my injection (on the 10th) I had a fever and slight chills.
Uterine cancer Outpatient surgery for D&C
Foggy thinking
Cyst, Gait disturbance and Syncope
Feeling faint. Need assist to walk. Extreme fatigue. Sickest I have ever been in my life have felt like I am dying (yesterday). I have been lessSick than this and been in the er on it meds for it Spoke with nurse at Wv covid hotline who advised we if needed yesterday night and followed up with me today. The only reason I did not go toner is because of avoiding covid. If not for that I would have gone I needed to go. This is the sickest I have ever been
98.5 temp is 1 degree higher thank my normal 97.5 temp, tingling. Tingling was also present the past two days
Dizzy. Have md apt tomorrow for side effects of vaccine today is better than yesterday. I would have been in er over the weekend if I wasnt afraid of getting covid there.
Brain not functioning well
Headache nasea fatigue foggy brain cough
Heart palpatations. Fatigue. Brain fog
Nadeau headache
Abdominal pain and cyst
Shortness of breath
Bone density decreased, Anemia and Lethargy
On the day of vaccination I felt a warm feeling from my right shoulder to my chest like I had an IV on running thru my vein of my chest only lasted around 1 min. I was got up the middle of night confused thinking I had my reading glasses on and I was making the gesture of removing my glasses over and over again when I didnt have them on.
I still have mild stomach like cramps symptoms and I feel lethargic.
Anemic and loss bone density Doctors visit to office
Tired
Pelvic pain, Respiratory tract infection and Intermenstrual bleeding
Increased fatigue, more frequent headaches
Menstrual cycle became very irregularfirst coming at 30 days and then at 52 days when it had been consistent at about 35 days for a long time. I have also been experiencing more frequent migraine-level headaches.
Menstrual cycle irregularity and breakthrough bleeding, fatigue, pelvic pain that radiates through the abdomen. Currently scheduled for pelvic ultrasound as a result.
Cold/sinus infection symptoms of congestion and sneezing
Severe sinus congestion, joint pain
Respiratory illness starting around 12/24. Began as sore throat, then moved to sinus infection-like congestion and a barking cough. The congestion and cough lasted for a little over 2 weeks, and I still experience occasional coughing.
Tested positive for Covid in early February 2022. Since recovering, have experienced continued tiredness, and heart rate still has a higher resting rate than before. I experienced a cough and sudden rapid heartbeat for several weeks after Covid.
Angiedema and Lymphadenopathy
A feeling of a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck.
Hives, but those are pretty typical for me around my period which I am on. They might be slightly worse from the immune response, but hives are not atypical for me.
Angioedema of the tongue. Called my doctor and since I have a history of this happening I took 100 mg Benadryl over 5 hours and it went down significantly. I have chronic idiopathic urticaria and occasionally get Angioedema especially when fighting off something.
Hematocrit decreased, Hemoglobin decreased and Eczema
Armpit pain on the injected arm
Very painful lump in armpit of the arm of the injection.
Lump in armpit, pain radiating to upper chest, probably lymph node involvement
Swollen, painful armpit and lymph nodes
Swollen lymph nodes
Minor swelling in lymph nodes
Tinnitus, low hematocrit/hemoglobin levels
Depression
Vision difficulty
Vision distortion In person office visit
Increased back and joint pain
Heart palpitations
Increase in tinnitus. Increased vision difficulties.
Headaches, dizziness, joint pain, eczema, fatigue
Fatigue
Hypertension
Dizziness, insomnia
Massage, Gait disturbance and Mobility decreased
Having moderate to severe muscle pains in my legs that didnt start until vaccinations.
Severe muscle pains that travel all over my body. Its effected my legs since I got the second shot but now my back and arms are hurting as well. I havent done anything strenuous or outside my typical range of motions.
Pain around the injection site has come back, as well as muscle aches in my legs
Severe pain in leg muscles.
Severe leg pain in right leg.
Painful, swollen lymph nodes
Painful swollen lymph nodes
Severe pain in leg muscles. Mostly in my calves but other places as well. It's so bad I have trouble walking or using stairs. I did not get this leg pain until receiving the vaccine.
I have been having severe leg pain since receiving my booster several weeks ago.
Severe pain that contains in my hips and right leg. It seems centered in my muscles. I have been doing physical therapy excercises, using a massage gun, tens machine, massage, pain relievers, and rest to try to relieve the pain but nothing is working
Streptococcal infection, Joint swelling and Feeling cold
Tenderness in my armpit on the shot arm. Likely lymph node swelling. And joint pain.
Im cold. Not chills.
Felt cold. Not chills but could get warm. This is atypical for me
Tissue inflammation per my massage therapist.
Dizziness
Dizziness has persisted.
I just saw an article on shingles and the covid post-vaccine immune reaction. I did experience a small shingles outbreak approximately 7 months after my second dose.
Positive for Strep and Influenza B. Second outbreak of cold sores since my booster. Drive thru for testing for COVID, strep& flu
I've had COVID in March. At the end of Jan I had strep & influenza B.
Swelling in my legs and ankles. I saw both my PCP and holistic health practitioner
Eye disorder, Muscular weakness and Musculoskeletal stiffness
Joint pain in shoulders & hips & muscle pain
My muscle weakness & joint pain has increased. I went to the dr. He thinks I have a problem connected to the vaccine. I started prednisone today.
More muscle aching & joint pain.
I am continuing to experience muscle weakness, muscle pain, joint pain & stiffness. I am also experiencing problems with my eyes that may be from the medication the doctors have me on for the problems I am having from the Covid vaccines.
Fat tissue increased, Gastrointestinal pain and Weight decreased
Sharp pain from around knee to hip whole front leg lasting about 2 hours. Yesterday sharp pain right abdominal
Exhausted, sore neck, gastrointestinal discomfort, slight headache.
I got COVID after all 3 shots. Pretty sick for over a week. Tested positive.
Back pain both sides, painful & stiff joints all, right abdominal pain not sharp, headaches mild, just feeling sick. This comes & goes
Joint pain & stiffness
Gastrointestinal pain, bloating, extremely foul smelling gas & explosive diarrhea. Migrating muscle pain. Losing weight but my waist is 2 sizes larger.
Pharyngeal swelling, Injection site reaction and Lymph node pain
Pain under the armpit of the injection site arm. Possibly lymph node pain. Very mild.
Went to the dentist today, they said my left side of my throat was swollen (same side I got the injection on). I was unaware and did not feel this though.
Lymph node pain under left arm pit
May be unrelated, but for the past few days I have had new onset of left arm pain. The same arm I had the vaccine in. It hurt mildly in the general area of where the vaccine was given, the aching pain in my entire arm. Elbow joint pain as well
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