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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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Heavy menstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Productive cough

YCX-31572-63092

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

YCX-92343-81904

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

YCY-16550-67123

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

YCY-21356-89764

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

YCY-52888-56327

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

YCZ-15332-82349

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

YCZ-25041-96912

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

YCZ-32195-97047

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

YCZ-32425-19772

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

YCZ-49810-93178

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

YD2-11936-72196

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

YD2-12400-11414

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

YD2-17343-40254

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

YD2-27645-69224

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

YD2-36423-21438

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

YD2-61965-40628

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

YD3-32965-28656

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

YD3-33838-57925

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

YD4-24913-10649

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

YD4-30784-36250

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

YD4-42890-76867

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

YD5-11603-20615

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

YD5-13787-53574

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

YD5-17167-15494

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

YD5-28565-61664

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

YD5-46621-63681

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

YD5-68799-78751

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

YD5-90222-03171

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

YD6-13041-50959

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

YD6-19883-08345

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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