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.
Ligament rupture, Menstrual disorder and Flushing
Headache & fatigue could be menstrual related.
Fatigue could be menstrual related.
Horrible migraine this morning - took Imitrex & feel fine now. As an FYI, I started my period on the same day as getting my 1st dose, and having several days to reflect, I think all my normal menstrual symptoms have been greater than normal. I am also currently one day past the length of my normal cycle.
No.
Didnt take temp, but cheeks have been a little flush & face has felt a little warm all day.
Torn MCL
On 12/3, the day after injection, I had headache, slight fever & nausea for several hours from waking until early evening.
Ear discomfort, Injection site bruising and Injection site pain
Only mild pain at the injection site.
I believe I forgot to mention in my v-Safe check-in on the day of my first dose that I had a bitter, metallic taste on my tongue. It did not fully inhibit my ability to taste flavors but it was part of what I tasted when I ate dinner that night. I did not experience this on day 2 from first dose nor today.
None
Slight bruising at the injection site; yellowish color
Pressure in left ear. Possible inflammation in left side of throat that makes it uncomfortable to swallow.
Multiple sclerosis, Bronchitis and Migraine
Weakness. I also have MS, so that might be a factor
It was a migraine, but I dont know if it was triggered by the vaccine. I took my usual migraine medication and it got better.
I had muscle aches yesterday but didnt log them.
I have shortness of breath due to bronchitis. COVID test I took yesterday was negative. My temperature has been 98 or lower.
MS flare up, pain and fatigue after 3rd shot in September.
Erysipelas, Injection site inflammation and Injection site nodule
Went back to bed today after breakfast. I never do that.
I developed a 2cm knot at injection site that was inflamed on day 7. Day 8 it was the size of a baseball and even more red and feverish. Continued to worsen. Diagnosed with erysipelas. Treated with keflex. Responded in24-48 hrs. Took 6-7 days to re Treated with keflex
Muscles and its were severe yesterday evening. I could nearly walk.
I had pneumonia which took 7 days in hospital. They thought that I had covid but all tests negative. My white count never went up and I ran 103 + fever for 5 days. No cough just fever.
Covid. Diarrhea,cough and congestion, headache,fatigue, raw chest Two positives tests
Incontinence, Blood glucose fluctuation and Hallucination
Extremely extreme weakness, fatigue and serious confusion and hallucinations
On 01/17/2021, EXTREME weakness, inability to stand or even sit, hallucinations and bad confusion. Lasted 2 days. Almost back to normal, not quite. Reported to VAERS on ,01/17/2021
Blood sugar ups and downs
Stomach ache, diahrrea
Stomachache and diarrhea. Exhaustion.
Diarrhea and nausea
Incontinence and confusion and forgetfulness
Left leg cellulitis Saw regular Dr.
Mesenteric artery aneurysm, Heat exhaustion and Vascular pain
I slept really good last night, woke up feeling very good.
Had severe incidents of vomiting last night. None since then and no nausea today.
Sore throat
Symptoms much improved from yesterday.
Very mild almost none
Slight sore throat
I have had absolutely NO symptoms with this booster.
Fatigue. Chest pain, abdominal artery pain.I dont think these are related to vaccination. But I experienced them. I think I probably just have worsening health problems.
SMA rupture aneurysm
Just a little more tired than usual
It was 95 degrees here today. That's my only complaint. Other than that, my life is good. Hope you are well too.
Had my first ever experience with heat exhaustion. Weakness, dizziness, vomiting. Still not feeling entirely strong, but the most severe symptoms lessened as I got into an air condition car. I had been drinking water and was in the shade temp hi 80s
Been feeling lethargic. But I also gave up coffee so that could be it.
Not that it's related. I have an abdominal aneurysm And malignant melanoma I saw specialists
Mass, Pain in jaw and Edema peripheral
My armpit swelled. There is a soft lump on the side where I received the vaccine. And it hurts
Swelling and pain in armpit on side of injection site
Slight swelling in armpit
Found a swollen lymph node near my neck on left side. Slight pain in surrounding area of lump. Also had pain in jaw and neck on left side for 3 days. Went away. Saw Dr. said it could be from vaccine. See her in 2 weeks to reevaluate. Doctor visit
Therapeutic response unexpected, Deafness and Pharyngeal swelling
After dose 1 : slight swelling sensation in throat, felt like ears were freezing/pain, face flush, cognitive fog-confusion, significant pain in arm, skin sensitivity, headaches, fatigue, (just took my second dose a few minutes ago-no side effects yet)
I believe I was a long hauler and since my second dose , I am feeling physically better than I did before my covid symptoms back in January!!! Im so happy about this, hope it lasts!!! After the first dose I felt bad with fatigue and
I think the second vaccine knocked out my covid long hauler symptoms I have had since January 2020!! I feel better than I have since then, thank you!!!
Lots of joint pain/inflammation-knees,hip, ELBOWS, wont go away with ibuprofen or change in diet/exercise, thought due to other things but I believe its related having covid 1/2020 (before we thought it was in the US)or dueToThevaccinein 2021
Some joint pain, Heart palpitations and /irregular heartbeat for about a month (now I feel ok with no palpitations etc) and for the past few months terrible bilateral tinnitus -with some hearing loss , not sure if related or not to Covid or vaccines
Chronic sinusitis, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic
Sinus congestion -probably unrelated to vaccine
Bronchitis
Still dealing with bronchitis
Rash that is on the same arm as the injection site, but not directly on the site. Rash is warm, sore to the touch, and itches.
Rash is on same arm as injection, but not at the exact site. Red, painful, itches. Approximate area 3 or 4 inches square.
Rash on same arm as injection, but not at site itself. Is improving.
Rash on same arm as injection. Continuing to fade
Sinus congestion
Sinus infection
Sinusitis (chronic). Sore throat (just started today, 1/29/22)
Dizziness
Queasiness
Sinus congestion, cough, sore throat
Eat pain
Head injury, Nervous system disorder and Energy increased
Non verbal but seems pain free
Non verbal but seems okay
Lost Sense of balance for a short time
May not be related but he has been agitated and full of anxiety today.
May not be related but was having neurological trouble yesterday that caused him to hit himself and lots of energy.
This is a nonverbal man with autism who is experiencing much anxiety since a day after being vaccinated
Is hitting himself sometimes
I had not had a seizure in years, but had one on Friday August 20. And lots of anxiety.
Esteban's character is mild mannered and compliant. He has been full of anxiety lately off and on lately. We are adjusting prescriptions to help him calm down because he is non verbal. Psychiatrist in person visit because of hitting his head progressively more and more but now he just has anxiety
Myocardial injury, Oxygen saturation decreased and Flatulence
Oxygen drops, sinusitis May go to ER tomorrow
Gas
Swollen lymph nodes in neck, both injections on the same side, actually nodes became swollen shortly after first injection, had mammogram about two weeks after second injection, I do not know if any swollen lymph nodes are on arm pit Mammogram
Last April, 2020, I had high fever, oxygen saturation at 79, I out myself on oxygen concentrator, hooked up to CPAP
Cardiologist has confirmed damage to my heart from vaccine
Head deformity, Deformity and Respiratory tract hemorrhage
Im very sleepy & have no energy since I took my first shot & very sleepy and no energy from the second shot. Im severely tired and my whole body is swollen and my head is bigger then normal. Is the swelling gonna go away and all the symptoms I have and the severe headaches? An my sleep schedule is not good I cannot sleep well. The timing is off then Im really tried in the day because I cannot sleep well during the night.
Im swollen all over my head looks bigger then normal.
My arms, head & body are huge and swollen. I look hideous & abnormal. My feet are swollen & sore & dry.
Im very swollen & my hard looks big & abnormall. I woke up with sore throat this morning & wanting to throw up & dry mouth. An very pale & sickly.
I have a rough sore throat I feel like I have the flu. I dont like this feeling of being & having a huge and swollen body. My head is big. My throat is itchy. I havent been sick in a long long time. I dont like this feeling. I dont feel like myself. Im irritated of feeling sick I almost threw up & I have a hard time sleeping. When is all this going away? The pharmacy didnt tell me I would get huge and big and swollen and sick I cant cope with my daily life. I feel weird. I cant go through my day normally. Im tired and feel so old. An I have to cough because of my throat being swollen & itchy and lumpy & sore. I have severe headaches. Will I get better or will this sickly flu go away?
My head and body are huge and I look hideous. My throat is sore and itchy. Im coughing a lot and have mucus. I am really sickly and my throat fills swollen. My stomach is huge. I couldnt sleep at night I kept coughing all night.
I feel sicker today then the other days. Today is the worst. I have itchy throat, watery burning eyes, sore swollen throat & have bloody yellow mucus, my nose is stuffy and runny, I have severe headaches. My body and face is swollen. I cant taste. I feel like I have lumps in my eyes. I am severely tired & cannot sleep well I am struggling to do my daily life today its been hard. I feel feverish but dont have a thermometer that works.
My head is very swollen & large & my whole entire body. I have bloody coughing mucus its yellow and I cant taste food. My stomach is cramping. An my stomach is large like Im pregnant. I look pale and Im confused. My head hurts like its squeezin.
I thought I was getting better. Then I got severely sick. Worse then the other days. My head was squeezing with massive heavy headaches and I had bloody pale yellow mucus. Swollen itchy throat,coughing hard all day, all nights, chills & feve
Ive been drained tired swollen and coughing all early in the morning itchy sore throat and pounding squeezing pressure severe headaches. I feel sickly my eyes feel like theres balls inside and severe blurry ness and burning all day yesterday. I saw my PCP
Im tired weak have no energy, forgetting things, too stressed out, burning swollen eyes, I look terrible. My hair is dry. Im swollen gained a lot of weight. I feel sickly, wake up with headaches and stuffy nose. I dont feel normal. I get irr Went to see my PCP.
I have a lot of body aches & pain, swollen body & head, head pressure, lower back pain. I cant taste, my eyes are dry and it feels like theres balls in my eyes and its burning. My mouth & gu feels sensitive and its bleeding when I brush m
Im huge over weight. Gained a lot of weight. My stomach is bulging out like Im pregnant. Im distorted and confused and cant remember anything. Im stressed out because Im not the same person. My head is enlarged. I still feel sick in Went to see my Doctor
Im swollen and my stomach looks like Im pregnant. My arms are flabby and swollen. I have no energy. I'm not myself. My head is huge!
I am swollen and have sore throat and my face is huge and my stomach is bulging out like I'm pregnant.
My head hurts, my teeth hurts, I have a cough with yellow mucus, I feel sickly, my mouth is dry, my stomach is still huge like I'm pregnant and so is my arms & legs after the shots.My throat hurts from coughing a lot. See my PCP doctor
I'm swollen. Severe headaches. Tired all the time no energy. Cannot remember things & stressed out. My hair is falling out alot.
Tooth abscess, Acupuncture and Specialist consultation
Acupuncture per rheumatologist
Acupuncture
Acupuncture & contacted rheumatologist
Rheumatologist confirmed restart of biologic yesterday before 7 day recommended med holiday complete secondary to swelling in joints
Joint swelling resolving after biologic restart
I have had some inflammation in the joints been pretty serious 3 times
rheumatologist. Ongoing since dose 1
dizzy, vertigo
Dizzy Acupuncture
Plus Acupuncture
Continuing joint pain since 2d post dose 1. Ongoing treatment.
Continuing joint pain & swelling since dose #1
ongoing joint pain and swelling since dose #1
I am immune suppressed. The shot was a bivalent Sent message to rheumatologist. Texted naturopathic physician with response.
Fever broke 6h ago
Dental abscess. Not covid related! Dental & endodontist
Oropharyngeal edema, Effusion and Tympanic membrane disorder
Not chills, just a cold feeling
Largely swollen lymph node along collarbone at base of neck on the side of the injections
Large swollen lymph node along collarbone on side of injection
Swollen lymph node along collar bone on side of injections
Still have swollen lymph node along collar bone on side where injection given
Worsening arthritis
Swollen lymph nodes along collarbone and under armpit
Swollen lymph nodes along collarbone and arm pit
Swollen lymph nodes along collarbone and armpit
Developed bulging tympanic membrane with effusion on left side along with abnormal mucous membranes and edema in posterior oropharynx all on the left side (vaccination side) Doctor's office visit
Covid diagnosis
Lactation disorder, Lactation insufficiency and Breast feeding
I was a breastfeeding mother and aftet the first dose the next day i was producing less and now im completely drying out .
I can no longer produce milk my supply is now dry .
I have no longer been able to produce so i have offically stopped . First few days i was down to one bottle a night but not even a full 2 ounces .
I have had to stop breast feeding because i was no longer able to produce . And lately my joints have been hurting especially my knees .
My joints are beginning to hurt alot more then usal . Specifically my knees .
Abdominal distension, Flatulence and Dyspnea
Horrible smelly Flatulence that is not normal that started 2nd day after shot.
Breathing issues continue to be worse than before the vaccine. Rather then getting batter as I had hoped, it continues to get worse. Walking to the kitchen or bathroom is now problematic.
Swelling in the abdominal area near a surgery site from last year swelling started in the first 48 hours and is not getting better, making arrangements to see the dr. Have run fevers every day since 2nd shot.
Dermatitis contact, Cellulitis and Rash erythematous
Rash on trunk. Possible case of poison ivy outbreak usually dont get it. On both arms, hands, some on neck and face.
Poison ivy breakout. Usually dont get it and had a terrible case of it. Took 2 wks to get better then some came in my leg above knee and is finally less itchy but still swollen and very red. Skin looks cooked after it leaves.
Congested, sneezing and tired. No fever.
Cellulitis on lid off left eye. Took 2wks and much better now. Using spray eye dr gave me to totally clean eye lid area every morning and night. Eye Dr office visit
Diverticulitis, Abdominal pain and Chills
I had my second shot on March 10th. I had minor symptoms Thursday and Friday last week. Very tired Saturday. On Sunday the 14th I had severe abdomen pain, chills and my fever progressed through the night. I woke up on the 15th with the same symptoms but worse. I called (b)(6), who sent me to urgent care and ended up in ER. I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis on the Monday the 15th. I was in bed all week.
Allergy to arthropod bite, Night sweats and Migraine
Brain fog
Sore arm at injection site. Random cough, night sweats, continued fatigue.
Some days heavily congested. Some days random chills.
Continued pain at injection site. Occasional headaches. Occasional body aches
FatigueBody achesJoint painsFuzzy thinking Office visit, physical therapy
Joint pain. Migraines after never having them before. Nonstop headache for six weeks. Extreme reactions to mosquito bites. PCP office visit
Rash
Groin pain, Sensation of foreign body and Tenderness
Yesterday after I got the vaccine my arm was tingly for about 30 min. It's sore now.
Arm still quite sore
Sore throat for a few hours
Sore throat
Intermittent lower abdominal pain. Fairly mild and only lasts a few minutes. Maybe 2-3 times a day. Pain is in hypogastric region and in left groin. About to start a new menstrual cycle (possible cause?), but I usually dont get cramps beforehand.
Easily fatigued when I exercised for a few days.
Left sided sore throat and jaw tenderness
Lump in my throat that wont go away. Maybe stress related?
Lump in throat, extra mucus secretions
Lower abdominal pain (previously experienced, but has since worsened; not associated with menstruation)
Minor cold, not covid
Covid infection
Incarcerated hernia, Hernia pain and Abdominal operation
Recurring Hypothyroidism (after 25 years); and Post surgical incarcerated hernia. None of which are COVID-19 related. I will have to get COVID-19 tested before my upcoming surgery that hasn't been scheduled yet. Thank you for keeping us safe. Dr's Office
I usually have eyeball aches because of Uveitis, but I have been having a headache and more severe eye ache where I've had to take an Ibuprofen 400 mg. I had an itchy and mild sore throat, but I've been taking my allergy medication Cetirizine.
Yes. Abdominal/Herniated pain for which I have to have surgery 11/9/21, and increased allergy symptoms for which I have meds for. I go in for Pre-Surgical COVID-19 Testing on 11/06/21.
* Sore throat and slight headache. Taking allergy meds and waiting to see if it's allergy-related). * Pre-surgical and post-surgical issues (non-Covid-19 related).
I sustained a back injury February 14, 2022, which I had to be hospitalized for.
Spinal stenosis, Glycosylated hemoglobin increased and Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Feel my nasal passages, too much drainage, is a symptom.
A1C for my type 2 diabetes is high at 9. On 2 new diabetes medications along with my metformin. Getting some side effects from that.
Cold virus in April lasted 5 days. During April one of my brothers came down with covid after he got vaccinated with J&J. we must have gotten exposed at same time because i tested positive. My other brother who brought cold virus home tested negative
Felt dizzy and warm for about a minute
Lower back pain.
Short-bowel syndrome, Skin neoplasm excision and Bowel movement irregularity
Abdominal pain and diarrhea are normal for me as I live with short bowel syndrome
These may or may not. Be associated with the Pfizer vaccine. I have had short bowel syndrome since 2001 and live with chronic abd pain and diarrhea. These symptoms are the same normalcy as I have every day. NO increase in the level or amount.
Just my normal symptoms I live with.
Normal symptoms ilivewith from short bowel synndrom
I live with these as I have short bowel syndrome
Constant runny nose
And pain and diarrhea are common with the short bowel syndrome I live with since 2001
Ovulation delayed, Oligomenorrhea and Menstruation delayed
Tracking ovulation due to trying to conceive, ovulation predictor gave positive result day 27 of cycle after getting vaccine on day 14. Ovulation previous month day 22.
Delayed ovulation and late period.
My last menstrual cycle length was over 40 days, which is not normal for me. Both cycles that occurred during the two doses were longer (ovulation was later) and then my period came later both times (and the second time very late).
Pregnancy-20 weeks this week
Cyst removal, Breast cyst and Blood cholesterol increased
Runny nose for 3 hours
Left wrist hurts. Put ice in it. Received shot on left arm
Runny nose and my left eye itches
Eye itch and runny nose gone
Left eye itches again
Breast lump and biopsy Biopsy and surgeon appt
Lump in my breast, had a radical scar procedure bc it was at 4 oclock near the wall of my chest. Was dysplasia and happily non malignant. NO history of this in my family.
Unusual for me with no previous bad mammograms. Breast cyst near wall of the chest and radical scar procedure to remove it.
High cholesterol
Photosensitivity reaction, Injection site nodule and Rash macular
A recurring rash on arm, and some tingling in the fingers
On the arm that I got vaccine, I developed large red lesions that went away . They were near the injection site but not directly on it. They did not itch.
I feel kind of loopy
Headaches
My headaches are worse, they are like daily.
Ive had red splotches but they come and go. Not sure if headache is from vaccine, but Ive had them a lot more
The arm where I received the shot has red spots and It itches . Headaches not bad this week
Nausea and I break out in red welts when I go outside. It also itches
When I go outside in the sun, I break out with large patches and it itches. Large red patches
Hands and arms turn red and get a rash when I go in the sun
Telemedicine, Cellulitis and Skin warm
Main symptoms (reported yesterday) began 8-12 hours after shot and lasted apex 36 hours from onset. Now 6 days past shot with no noticeable symptoms.
Spot around arm got better 5 days post shot, then got worse again 6 days post shot. It was red, hot, hard, swollen, aprx 3 in x 4 in and raised by 1 cm. Teledoc dx cellulitis; Rx antibiotic. second teledoc dx delayed allergic rxn and Rx montekukast. I have also set up an appointment with my PCP d/t conflicting information from 2 teledoc visits.
Derealization, Atrial tachycardia and Acute myocardial infarction
Part of this is from Post Covid Syndrome
Im post Covid too, lymph node pain on side of injection
Im Post Covid and have been sick since January 1,2021. Workers comp post Covid
Im Post Covid, and have these daily
Im Post Covid
Im Post Covid. The second shot has been horrendous. My legs were ok through covid and the shot. I was really wobbly then. They do not move like normal, and I fell was to week to get. The medics took me to ED I was the e 7 1/2 hours.I still feel badly most of time.
Sunday night (day after second vaccine) I spent 7 1/2 hours in ED. My legs were not working right and I had a ground level fall. I was too weak to get up and even with help I was not able to get up. The fireman came and put me on cart. It was a horrible experience. One Ive never had before and pray never happens again. Can someone please call me? (b)(6). Sunday night, one day after after the second vaccine
Post Covid Syndrome plus 2nd shot
Last Sunday, the day after the shot I called the medics and spent the entire night in the emergency room.
Had COVID in Jan 2021, had elevated liver enzymes among other issues. After second shot, ended in ED and Ive got elevated liver enzymes again. My doctor appointment this week will include labs. Im having vague upper abdominal discomfort too. Im out on workers comp from Covid in January. Im an RN exposed at work. Hospitals fault not mine
Extreme weakness. (I had Covid in January) but the vaccine has definitely set me back. I have insomnia, nausea, headaches, cold toes, etc. Im out on workers comp since Jan. Everything is worse after the second shot. I did have physical therapy this week too.
New tachycardia. See MD this coming week, probably going to have a halter monitor soon. Continued: Have fatigue, SOB, weakness, headaches. Balance issues. Had Covid Jan. 2021. After second vaccine feel worse! Physical therapy for post Covid issues
My heart rate is all over the place. Initially after Covid it was in the 50s. (Had a NSTEMI when hospitalized) But after the second vaccine Im 60 to 140s. I have a patch cardiac monitor on currently. Most of the time I do not feel well. Physical therapy
Had a 48 hour cardiac patch monitor that revealed 23 episodes of Atrial Tachycardia. See my MD this week for the new plan. I still get SOB and heart rate of 110s to 160s with any exertion. Was bradycardic for months now this. Why? Physical therapy for balance issues and to build up endurance.
I'm worse! I have migrating muscle pains. I am having the breathing issues and insomnia again! My liver enzymes are elevated for the third time this year. The first in Jan. With covid, the second shot was two and now again, and I just don't feel well My doctor is putting me back in physical therapy again.
Autonomic dysfunction issues. I feel so sick. Nausea. Fatigue. Vertigo. I'm extremely irritable! I feel overall worse. I have insomnia, sleeping 3 to 4 hours in 24 hours. I'm 15 months out and just miserable.
Middle insomnia, Ear infection and Productive cough
Last night I woke up and felt hot. Took my temp and it was fine (98.8). When I got back in bed I felt fine and slept fine the rest of the night
Painful neck lymph node. Mild pain. Was much worse yesterday, the day after my shot
I got a cold, with a very severe sore throat. Most symptoms went away, but excess phlegm for about a month afterwards. Went to doctor, diagnosed with ear infection. After antibiotics and others, feeling 99% better
Positive COVID diagnosis June 2022
Impaired work ability, Injection site pain and Pyrexia
Injection site pain anjection site pain and fatigue are much improved from yesterday
Slightly off balance but I think this started prior to vaccine
Onset 3 days ago : Fatigue, body aches dry cough, mild fever: air travel prior to onset w exposure to young grandchildren with URI. covid test today. Had flu vaccine.borderline "unable to attend work"
Headache fatigue sore throat fever pos covid test yesterday after exposure Ab infusion
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