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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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Vitreous floaters, Fibromyalgia and Visual impairment

YD6-22138-49682

I have fibromyalgia and it has flared up since the shot.

Fibromyalgia

Had diarrhea for the last 2 days.

My other arm is so sore not the shot arm. Some body aches. Experiencing some diarrhea

Got floaters in my eyes from the migraine

Still have floaters in my eye.

Still have the floaters in my eyes

Still experiencing floaters in my left eye.

I still hsve gloters in my eyes that have now progressed to little threads flying around instead of black spots. I have an appointment with an eye doctor.

Ocular rosacea, Exophthalmos and Blepharitis

YD6-24343-71218

brain fog, poor concentration ability

Asthma flares

Asthma episodes

I am so tired and easily confused, it is difficult to work for more than 3 hours at a time. I forget to eat. Shopping tires me so much that I have to sleep when I get home.

My fingers shake uncontrollably all the time. The shaking is worse in the morning than it is at night. In-office visit to a neurologist

I am having problems with my eyes, including a bulging eye, shooting eye pain, and pain behind the eyes. The eyesight in one of my eyes has suddenly gotten worse. I now have ocular rosacea and blepharitis. Optometrist, ophthalmologist, and neurologist appointments

Dysmenorrhea, Muscle spasms and Neck pain

YD6-27779-29592

Neck/muscle pain on side of vaccination. Brief and mild. Like a knotted neck muscle.

Crampy but not on or expect period

More menstral like cramps with no mensees and in middle of cycle

Ipsilateral supraclavicular lymphadenopathy

Swollen lymph node on clavicle that concerns me as possible blood clot

Swollen supraclavicular lymph node

Shoulder/neck joint/muscle pain today. Same side as last vacc.

Fatigue, chills, aches & pains, headache, runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, cough Covid test

Tongue discomfort, Taste disorder and Dysgeusia

YD6-33856-39108

Slight funny taste in my mouth after injection. Sort of metallic like. Less noticeable by 1400.

Very slight strange taste in my mouth still this morning but much less than yesterday.

Have had strange taste in my mouth like I burnt my tongue.

Odd taste in my mouth but not serious.

I don't think it's related to vaccine.

I dont think the headache is from the vaccine: I have a history of migraines and that medicine has helped.

Abdominal distension, Sneezing and Diarrhea

YD7-10231-70407

Odd abdominal bloating for 2 hours 4-6 am today

I had one day (3-14) of abdominal bloating and diarrhea for no apparent reason. It felt similar to the bloating I felt the day after my second vaccine.

Runny nose, congestion, fatigue and cough for the last 6 days. I did 3 home Covid tests (all negative) and 1 Covid PCR test which was also negative. Feeling much better today.

I had a Covid infection with symptoms starting Sept 27 and positive home test on Sept 29-started immediately on Paxlovid and was 90% better at the end of the treatment. Yesterday I had return of runny nose, sneezing and cough and tested neg. today.

Hyperglycemia, Glycosylated hemoglobin increased and Energy increased

YD7-14975-22491

stomach pain/above muscle aches only but wasnt sure related to shot or hunger, feet numbness me but was unsure shot related or usual diabetic related; if shot related its mild. if diabetic related irs normal

fatigue can also be diabetic hyperglycemia related so not sure if both shot and diabetes; last night after last check in nausea and stomach pain

i dont know if symptoms ive had are shot related or diabetic or asthma related after yesterday report and today. but i do think its preexisting related. ive had no other problems.

my symptoms were at night last time. will let you know right now having swollen ankles and right foot but its diabetic related as i was having ankle swelling diabetic related problems last week. there was some chest discomofrt like last time like lungs adjusting to shot kind of thing but no nothing relevant i can report at this time. it is best to ask me tomorrow. i was very energetic after shot. i cannot wait until my kids are vaccinared too so we dont have to where our masks as much anymore

last night my feet swell but couldnt tell if diabetic telated. then thid morning my calf leg hurt in ome spot. i slept and it was?gone when woke up. uestersay my arm at shot didnt have pain until accidental bumped by my son. but other than tired ive had no symptom of problems with shots. no stomach pain like the 1st shot. some coughing but seems more my allergies than corovid related. its all i have to report. ps i wont know for 10 more days?but i think the pnes coming dowm with corvid after getting shots are ones that come in contact with corvid somehow than the shot itself i did have a little bit of headache/chest issues but i have those symptoms with my diabetes too. only tjing seems shot related is the left arm shot pain like when you get the flu. im not as fatigued either as last time either. i was very energetic this time until i got tired after 8

most of symptoms by preexisting conditiom isuses. cough ans asthma attack was heat induced from wearing mask too long. but other than that no symptoms to report today that seem corvid related. headache from diabetes related

high blood sugars but more than likely hyperglycemia diabetic relaed and allergies. i have no signs of corvid related shot symptomsd

higher than normal sugars but could be diabetic related and not corvid

i think i reported but not sure went through. 2 days ago i experienced intense stomach pain upper middle and upper right quadrant and only relieved by tylenol for pain, noxema, and no fever, and throwing up. almost miss mediation. ok since. diabetic?

diabetic related but a1c has reached to a major concern. i dont think its related to corvid shotsdepsite being vaccinated i was told to continue masking until my a1c goes back down. my kids will be going back to inperson school in august. may mask

cough congestion that triggering my asthma where i cant breathe. but i tested negative for corvid. we think its my allergies, preexisting condition

Cardiac flutter, Cerebrovascular accident and Eye irritation

YD7-17399-61656

2 weeks after my first vaccine I experienced severe chills and then cold sweats. I was actually concerned and was given a covid test at (b)(6). (-)

Yesterday was bad though

I tried doing yard work today but had shortness of breath

Slight fever one day, shortness of breath on small amounts of work.

Some more issues with shortness of breath still. Tightness in chest still. Doctors are concerned. Doctors office

I had a stroke.

Feeling tired more than I used to. Fluttering feeling in my chest at times.

Constantly tired, constant runny nose, burning eyes, heart area tightness issues, inflammation issues.

Asthma prophylaxis, Abdominal tenderness and Pharyngeal erythema

YD7-21088-09009

Rash on face

Throat red and sore, under teeth hurt,

Sweating off an on since 20 hrs in. Upper Abdominal swelling and hardness

Throat sore, abdominal tenderness, hives Made in person appointment for tomorrow

Sore throat and sinus pain with swelling.

Swollen, painful, and red throat/sinus areaIncreased and thick mucous Asthma exacerbation Fatigue COVID test today

Sore throat, inflammation in throat, fatigued, hives on face

Inflammation in throat. Appointment made for ENT now after a few to express care and primary care.

Hypoacusis, Disturbance in attention and Asthma

YD7-28784-20217

Headaches

Mild

Extremely Increased Tinnitus

Intensified tinnitus and dizziness Made off. appt with ENT for 3/3

Excessive intermittent loud sounds that were different than my regular tinnitus and disrupted my thoughts and actionsSaw ENT yesterday ENT office visit

Asthma exacerbation which had COVID like symptoms but COVID test was negative Office appointment

A searing pain running down my left arm from the point of my third vaccine to my fingers My physician

Poor peripheral circulation, Nasal disorder and Presyncope

YD8-18794-11306

Increased myalgia and muscle stiffness.

Decreased circulation to my hands/fingers for several hours. Low blood pressure/near syncope when not lying down.

Nasal symptoms- congestion and runny nose

Nasal symptoms

Developed mild rash at injection site.

Flareup of arthritis and/or serositis?? Increased muscle pain/stiffness from baseline. Increased allergy symptoms.

Increased muscle/joint stiffness and pain.

Possible flareup of autoimmune disease.

Painful and tender gland under earlobe and jawline on left side. Moving jaw and swallowing was uncomfortable.

Flare up and/or worsening of autoimmune disease/RA/connective tissue disease.

Neuralgia and Swelling

YD8-21059-97474

I have had a slight feeling of swelling of the left side of my body since the vaccine. I did not think too much about it, but now I have pain similar to pain I had before back surgery. I am not sure if this is related to the vaccine.

Still have pain on my right side similar to the pain I had before back surgery. I am taking Tylenol and Ibuprofen and that does help.

Same symptoms as yesterday.

Nerve pain

The nerve pain I started to experience 3 days after the vaccine has continued. I am getting an MRI to help figure out what might be causing the pain. MRI scheduled

Blood donation, Rhinalgia and Periorbital swelling

YD8-25398-74904

Unable to sleep on side where shot was. Took a sick day from work.

Is yeast infection related to the vaccine?

Possible yeast infection

Runny nose

Runny nose, congestion, puffy sore almost like black eye when I woke up this morning.

What may be a sinus infection? I dont know, Ive never had a sinus infection before. I have a Drs appt tmrw. Fatigue, runny nose or congestion, swollen/sore/red/sensitive nose, headache/sensitive eyes. My appointment is tomorrow

Sore throat

Mid April I felt sick. I was really fatigued.

I donated blood today which could be contributing, but I was feeling extra tired before I donated blood.

Foot pain. Doubt it's related, but you never know. My doctor is thinking it may be Plantar Fasciitis.

Fatigue and shaky; shaky like maybe jitters? Kinda lightheaded. Plus ongoing foot pain since 12/31/21

I'm currently dealing with what maybe a common cold; my Covid test came back negative.

Mental disorder, Respiratory disorder and Impaired work ability

YD8-27685-93804

Cough Short of breathNausea Fatigue

Coughing an cant breathe when do anything

Coughing an breathing

Breathing Coughing

I cant breathe an cough all time. I had stress test it was ok but. Need some help to get better. Im so tired I have to take a lot off work. Please help Echo an stress test

I have had trouble breathyan coughing an brain fog some I got the last vaccine in April. I had to have stress test ct scan o. Lungs an just had to deal with the mental stuff cause no one believes you. I have been working part time cause of exhaustion Several outpatient test

Breathing issues from vaccines

Tenosynovitis stenosans, Menstrual disorder and Contusion

YD8-28740-92836

Menstruation

I am having some swelling and pain like bruising in my hands.

Head congestion, sore throat, runny nose, unable to taste/smell, cough. I think it was a sinus infection. I had a negative Covid test.

Swelling of axial lymph nodes on injection side

I had a positive Covid-19 test on February 8.

Vertigo

I had a really bad joint pain day, and also was suffering some brain fog.

Dequervain's Tenosynovitis in my left wrist

Blood glucose decreased, Knee arthroplasty and Impaired work ability

YD8-31942-85417

blood glucose last night was 247 after dinner, 283 after breakfast, reading taken 3 hours after eating, then low before lunch (68)

Extremely low blood glucose level - 32, for no apparent reason

Fever started at 6am and went away in about an hour or two. Currently my temp is 98.9

Cough during night, caused me to lose sleep. It did not continue in daytime, but because I had the cough I could not pass the daily wellness screening required by my employer and had to stay home

Vertigo unrelated to vaccine

Knee replacement surgery Surgery

Eyelid pain, Hordeolum and Infection

YD8-82251-97310

when I completed yesterday's v-safe check in, I had been feeling pretty good; but by evening, I had chills, aches, and extreme fatigue. Took ibuprofen, a warm bath, and slept. Today I'm back to feeling good but want to report the other symptoms too

Tested positive for covid 6/17/2022

A painful stye has formed in my left eye. May be entirely unrelated but it's unusual for me.

persistent and painful stye first appeared 36-48 hours post shot. May not be related but it's not usual for me.

The probably unrelated stye is still an issue but resolving.

Infected stye almost fully resolved

Have caught a cold: stuffy runny nose, sneezing, coughing, fatigue, scratchy throat. Cold symptoms passed along among several family members. But all of us have tested negative on repeated At home Covid tests

When I last checked in I was developing a cold - got worse, felt like covid but I kept testing negative. After respiratory symptoms waned I had 2-3 days of vertigo. Especially bad in the mornings. Has since subsided. Had to miss a day of work

Chillblains, Body temperature decreased and Paresthesia

YD9-17789-04713

Slight tingling inside my ears for 5-10 minutes about 90 minutes after injection.

Temperature was actually subnormal 96.2 F in two different thermometers.

The calls were from 10:39 PM yesterday to 2:30 AM today.

More tired, and have had to lie down for 30 minutes usually mid to late afternoon.

I dont have symptoms now, but the day after my shot on 4/13/2021 I had chills but no fever, aches, headache, and tired plus sore arm (injected arm). All effects more severe than after my first shot.

Oct. 22nd Booster at 10 am. 12 hours later I had serve chills, but no fever, and some arm pain. The next morning I had a mild headache and minor arm pain at the injection site & fatigue entire day. Fatigue on Oct. 24th.

Excessive eye blinking, Dyschromatopsia and Drooling

YD9-20709-08152

Numbness and tingling of face, pain in ears, tongue swelling, drooling, vision changes, increased blinking

Continued allergic reactions relying multiple medications for symptom management Family physician

Additional allergic reactions Specialist

Severe ear pain, tingling of face now becoming stiff, continued reactions to food. Headache Specialists

Continued facial numbness, ear pain, jaw pain, headaches and fatigue

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Epistaxis and Sleep disorder

YD9-58991-90119

Day 9&10, rash near interjection site that itched only when touched/leaned on. Slightly swollen. All Very mild.

Feel pain only when I lean on arm (Ex sleep on that side).

Felt pressure on ribs in bed last night when laid in back. Mild.

Again, last night when Kay on back, felt pressure/pain on ribs. Similar to rash near injection spot, less than day before, but persists.

Short lived bloody nose this am.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Specialist consultation and Anemia

YDA-14711-88892

Itchiness around injection site and slight swelling.

Seborrheic Dermatitis - Dermatologist didnt think it was due to 1/16 vaccination, but wouldnt rule it out. Internist didnt think it was a side effect. I guess Ill find out after my second dose

Stiff neck

Fatigue

Increase in blood sugar

Flare up of diabetic neuropathy pain in toes

Itching at injection site is pretty annoying.

Probably unrelated but my blood sugar has been high. One doctor thinks it's age related (75).

flare up of seborrheic dermatitis

Eczema flare up.

Depressed mood, Eye swelling and Ocular hyperemia

YDA-21299-17377

I received my second vaccine on Saturday (3/27) I was a hey on Sunday and had a dull headache. I was also feeling forlorn and a bit sad, but just thought I was having an off day. However Ive been felling this way for three days now. Could this be a side effect of the Pfizer vaccine?

On Friday 4/23 I woke up with a rash on my face that made my face and eyes swollen and red. I seem to be getting it on my arms today also

Injection site hemorrhage, Contusion and Herpes zoster

YDA-82012-40268

Small amount of blood at puncture site

Have experienced the beginning of a resurgence of the shingles virus and wondering if its related in any way to the Covid-19 2nd vaccination. A couple of light red marks with tingling sensation. Am aggressively handling it.

Shingles-like symptoms: tingling on the left side of head, some swelling and bruising on left temple, fatigue, mild headache. N Regular doctor visit

Joint swelling, Injection site reaction and Muscular weakness

YDB-13106-60561

Muscle soreness at injection site only-mild

Sudden extreme weakness in both lower legs causing me to have to quickly sit till weakness resolved. This same thing has happened two previous times over the past month. MD appt. scheduled for 3/22. Scheduled a MD visit for 3/22

Continued sensitivity in muscle where shots given. Weak and painful bicep/tricep.

General feeling of "coming down with something"- low energy, some body aches and pains.

Lots of joint and muscle pain. Hard to know if related to COVID booster or something else. Made appointment for 5/17 with PCP

Increased swelling and pain in replaced knee.

Neoplasm malignant, Contusion and Lethargy

YDB-17975-19113

Wooziness

1) Very mild sore throat; 2) odd numb sensation around the left temple area extending to approximately a two inch radius around the temple. Subsiding today.

Continuation of odd numb sensation around the left temple

Persisting numb and bruised sensation at left temple area

Persistent numbness and soreness around left temple area, but diminishing.

Numbness and pressure at left temple still there, but much better today.

Swelling of legs and cramping in right calf.Fatigue.

Swelling of feet and lower legs. Continuing fatigue. Palpitations and light-headedness.

I tested positive for Covid in January 2022

On day of injection and up to 72 hours later, I experienced fever, chills, body aches, headache. But today, four days after the injection, I feel fine

Headaches and fatigue Joint and muscle aches

Light-headedness, heart palpitations, dizziness, fatigue, lethargy

Injection site discomfort, Myalgia and Chills

YDB-23512-50971

Soreness in left upper arm where shot administered approximately 12 hours later, but not bad.matelyd

Aching muscles and tiredness on Saturday and part of Sunday. I rested and took some cold medicine and I'm feeling good today. I had my temperature taken and it was 98.2 and 98.4 during that time.

Shivering,headaches and general malaise. This is the 2d time I had these similar symptoms. No measurable fever. I do feel better today after 2/3 days of struggling.

Mean cell volume decreased, Hematocrit decreased and Red blood cell count decreased

YDC-17926-95869

Intermittent tingling on the arm injected. Down to my hand.

Still having tingling in the injected arm down to my fingers.

Tingling in arm is still intermittent but lessening in frequency.

Tingling in arm intermittent

Tingling in arm is lessened. Last night I felt extremely exhausted. Feel good today except the tingling

Tingling in arm

Brief headache

Slight neck soreness

Sunday night I had shortness of breath. I missed work Monday/Tuesday. Started to get bronchitis. Dont think it was from the. Shot as it happened a week later. I got a Covid test. It was negative

Leg , knee and knee pain. No injuries. It was just a sudden pain in a lot of the joints. Knee ankles and wrists.

Having significant joint pain that was acute. Started last week with my knee and progressed to my ankles, both knees, wrists , elbows and fingers.

Acute Joint pain arms and legs. Exhausted. My doctor took my labs. All my blood counts are down. White, red, h&h, platelets, Mcv and a couple others. I had to be put on steroids because of severe pain and difficulty walking. X ray and lab work

I got my booster and again for the 3rd time I am having significant inflammation in my joints. Knee, elbow, wrist and ankles. It happens every time I get one! I am literally limping around at work! I am a paramedic working in a pulmonologist office.

Plasma cell vulvitis, Plasma cell disorder and Vulval disorder

YDC-21160-08010

I neglected to mention that when I got the shot about two minutes after I felt a bit of tingling on my face! It subsided by the end of the 15 minute - wait period and was gone when I got home 15 minutes later. It was subtle.

Insomnia and hyperactivity

My booster was six days ago and I did have a bit of fatigue about 23 hours out and now a bit today

Moth felt a bit tingly about 25 minutes or so after shot for about 15 minutes. I think I had this with original shot. Nerves?

My (b)(6) is hurting. I have no idea if it is related to Covid shot. I have been experiencing recent bouts of discomfort but I was fine before the shot.

(b)(6) flare up.

(b)(6) symptoms continue but I have no idea if vaccine played any part.

Still have more plasma cell vulvitis symptoms than typical Doctor office

(b)(6) flare - I got a call from VAERS today and will be following up. Thank You

Still plasma cell symptoms and now a rash on face

(b)(6) pain continues

The plasma cell vulvitis symptoms have not resolved. I do plan to report to VAERS - just haven't done it, yet.

Plasma cell vulvitis flare continues up and down in accord with my activities Doc office visit

Muscle discomfort, Vision blurred and Musculoskeletal stiffness

YDC-40747-02545

I often have headaches and muscle problems, not necessarily related to Covid vaccine.

Itching of shot site and arm felt hot. Used cortisone ointment. Have experienced muscular pain. This is an ongoing problem for me for several years.

Had episode that lasted about 2 hrs, headache and blurred vision.

No pain due to shot

Bad pain in shoulders and neck. Stiff neck for 24 hours now.

Stiff neck, and pain in shoulders not due to injury

Coagulopathy, Yawning and Appetite disorder

YDD-24611-82874

Dizziness

Giddiness

appetite changes (reduced from usual)

Upper respiratory congestion, rhinorrhea, bloody nasal discharge.

appetite changes (wanting more food than normal, consistent with the rest of my days since vax)

Shortness of breath, weakness, yawning and fatigue. My doctor suspects a clot in my lung, so we are monitoring and checking in.

Pins-and-needles sensation in my injection arm, down to the hand.

Mental distraction. Hard to focus.

Intermittent fever, usually only at the end of the day.

Extreme shortness of breath.

Light-headedness, fatigue, increased appetite, constipation, headaches. My visit is still upcoming.

Palpitations

Tooth disorder, Ankle fracture and Cardiac ablation

YDD-27138-90402

Lips mildly tingly on off for a few hours after injection.

Vivid weird dreams last night

Upset and unsettled stomach.

Brain fog

Hives on torso, back, and near injection site. Not itchy.

Hives on torso, back, neck.

Continuing hives though fading.

Broke out on hives day 3 and they are itchy

Fatigue. Slight cough. Off breathing.

Slight on/off cough.

Lightheaded. Mild headaches. Some lost appetite. Lower energy.

Abnormal EKG results. Continue mild headaches or tingling, some lightheadedness, and low energy.

Have heart PVCs. Started after second booster but took months to diagnose. Blood work. EKG. Stress test. MRI. Pet scan. Pulmonary lung test. Echocardiogram. Holster monitor (twice).

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