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.
Bacterial vulvovaginitis, Facial discomfort and Tension
The first two days my face muscles around my eyes cheeks and foreheads felt like they were pulling or tensing up Saw my regular doctor
Just that my face muscles around my cheeks , forehead, and eyes felt strange a pulling sensation or muscle tensing so uncomfortable
Just feeling very tired...... my face muscles around the eyes and forehead felt odd
I am just concerned about the pain and pulling I felt around my face as I got the shot. Concerned about how I felt after the first shot. Symptoms seemed to last longer than expected... doing ok now only very mild .... shot was last Thursday
Frequent bathroom visits
Frequent bathroom visits but not diarrhea slight discomfort in the stomach
Developed a bacterial infection in my female area
Still have some face pulling/ tingling . Had that sensation when I got the shots.... bathroom habits have changed intestinal discomfort
Burning sensation, Paresthesia and Back pain
tingling/burning of face for 15 minutes but it may have been my SSRI medication. I increased my dose a week before the vaccine.
Shoulder muscle has been very sore. This also happened with the flu shot. Seeing chiropractor, maybe acupuncture. NSAIDs for muscle pain of shoulder weren't working.
Pain on shoulder since vaccine
Horrible painful lower back upper buttocks muscle pain directly after Pfizer booster. Booster was on 11/26/21. Will need massage, acupuncture and PT to resolve.
Diagnosed with auto immune disease of inflammatory arthritis.
Nocturnal dyspnea, Asthenopia and Dry throat
Tightness of chest, hard to breath, stuffy/runny nose
Running/stuffy nose, hard to breath, palpitations
Running/stuffy nose, palpitations, hard to breathe
Headache sinus infection chill tiredness
Difficulty breathing at night cant sleep dry cough
Can't breathe at night due to post nasal drip Doctor office visit
Sore/tired eyes, occasional back pain, runny/stuffy nose, occasional dry/sore throat, palpitations, excessive perspiration, fatigue, insomnia
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Arthropathy and Hypotension
Tested positive for Covid on 11/11/2020
Rapid heartbeat 95 bpm at rest, low blood O2 90%
My glands at my neck were sore this morning when I awoke.
Some shortness of breath
Fever 101.0 degrees, shortness of breath
I got the 2nd Moderna shot a week ago, so my symptoms are gone now
Shortness of breath with exertionKnee problems not related to Covid
Inflammation of knee joints that is so bad I had to get my crutches out and get steroid shots in my knees. My knees started to hurt about a month after I had Covid and has gotten steadily worse.
Lots of inflammation in my knee joints, COVID long haul symptoms
C-reactive protein increased, Joint swelling and Pain in extremity
I had my 2nd Moderna shot on April 11, 2021. Since late April, I have experience incredible overall body aches, swelling of joints, excruciating pain in my hands. My CRP is 45 (8 is normal). I'm seeing a rheumatologist. Visited my GP, an orthopedist & rheumatologist (I was healthy prior to April)
I have experience inflammation since April 11, 2021, after receiving my 2nd vaccine. I am taking a tapering down of Prednisone, and it has reduced the inflammation.
Appetite disorder, Psoriasis and Dry eye
Kinda hard to tell - since cancer meds side effects are similar
Hunger very very hungry
Psoriasis seems worse
Dry mouth & eyes
Dry eyes mouth
Dry eye mouth upon waking
Well; my usual anti- hormonal implant to fight cancer left me with a substantial bruise - never bruised to this extent before so just making note of it.
My psoriasis had a flare
Migraines have gotten worse; not sure if anti hormonal /anti cancer drugs such as Zoladex; or anestrazole are cause; vaccine or the interactions of both.
Sinus headache; post nasal drip; fatigue
Tinnitus
None
I think its making my tinnitus worse. My ear ringing seems louder and higher pitched since Saturday when I got the 2nd shot.
As with yesterday, tinnitus seems worse.
Ive mentioned this in some of my earlier check-ins, and its not getting any better. Since the time of my vaccines, my tinnitus has become noticeably worse.
Tinnitus is worse since my vaccination. But since no one is following up, Im assuming that me and the many many others with this issue (since being vaccinated) are being ignored and told its not because of the vaccine. It is.
Tinnitus is still worse since the vaccine
Tinnitus has been worse since vaccination, but Ive mentioned it several times and youre not contacting me or asking additional questions so I assume youre sweeping it under the rug.
Eyelid infection, Eye irritation and Sinus headache
Just sore deltoid. Tender. No redness or swelling lol
I received the 2nd shot at 945am. On 1/30/21. April 9 hrs later at 7 pm. I started getting really sleepy over the next 26 hrs i experienced moderate pain in my deltoid extreme fatigue and muscle aches chills. Moderate headache. Anfnausea this am. Sound 130pm today 1/31 i felt Better out of bed. Appetite returned snd headache gone. I took 500 mg Tylenol last night at 7pm and Motrin this am. I now just have a little tenderness at injection site. Body aches gone. I think people-my need to miss dome work if they are scheduled next day. I'm off today. Will return ti work tomorrow. Thanks.
Sinus pressure/headache/eyes irritateda little more than mild. But able to work Annoying symptoms
I still have sinus pressure headache everyday.
Yesterday i had sinus pressure headache all day into the evening some nausea. I feel better today.
I had an eyelid infection. Took antibiotics for 2 week. Cleared. I have sinus pressure headaches more often. And nausea. Not sure if related. Just stating the facts. Thanks Not sure if age related.
Shoulder arthroplasty, Fall and Feeling cold
Asthma, probably from pollen
Allergic reaction to peanut oil
Left shoulder joint replaced not Covid-19 related. Outpatient clinic to change my bandage. my
I got the flu shot the same day
Cold but not chills Primary doctor
I got the flu shot the same day. I fell flat down the next morning. Ophthalmologist. From ER, bad bruises on face.
I have a holter monitor from my Cardiologist. Cardiologist
Back pain. Lungs are ok. PT
Back pain not related to COVID-19 that I don't have. Dr office & PT
UTI
Hyperhidrosis, Chest discomfort and Vomiting
I had all those symptoms except the rash for 4 days after my first vaccine
Symptoms started 13 hours after injection.
Swollen lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are still swollen
Woke up drenched in sweat
Nausea and vomiting And Im aware of my heart feeling tired...its the weirdest sensation
Severe headache last night, had to leave work early. I do not have a history of bad headaches.
Im still experiencing a weird fatigue. I can actually feel my heart sometimes. It feels tired. It doesnt last very long and its always after a short high intensity activity. This never happened until the second vaccine. I almost passed out.
Cerebral atrophy, Neurological symptom and Cognitive disorder
A bit dizzy in the a.m.
Still a bit off my balance for about a half hour in the a.m. after i wake up, when my entire body wants to lean to the right side, to the point of hard standing up straight. But this symptom is very short in duration
Leg cramps
Strange new cramping in calves, mostly in mornings, nothing too bad though
Neurological symptoms since 3.1.22. Regular brain scan was normal. In late April I will be getting a DatScan to rule out or rule in Parkinson's. Trip to see my neurologist in her office
Neurological for months including cognitive problems. All that has subsided but replaced with GI problems the last 6 weeks or so but those problems are on the wane now, thank God. A 2nd brain scan showed greater than average atrophy, nothing more.
Presyncope, Restlessness and Anosmia
Lightheaded and dizzy
Did not sleep well, but just restless. No major side effects.
Woke up with Headache this morning - not sure if pollen or sinus related.
Congestion and dry cough - had two negative Covid tests a week and half ago.
Lightheadedness and almost fainted a few times.
Tested positive for Covid 19 - fatigue, sore throat, congestion, dry cough, loss of taste and smell for a few days.
Leg/knee pain radiating from back.
Pancreatic carcinoma, Prostate cancer and Pruritus
No rash, but somee itching on my back, but not too intense and sporadic
Itchy back, no rash-Mild
Itching periodically on my back-Mild
Mild-Itching on back, but less than previous days, no rash.
Mild soreness on the area around the injection site.
Diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer and aggressive prostate cancer.
Diagnosed with Stage 2 Pancreatic Cancer and unrelated aggressive Prostate Cancer at the (b)(6) and (b)(6)
Diverticulum, Discharge and Ear discomfort
At times my legs seem weak, but not sure if it is related to the vaccine
Weak legs
Legs seems weak at times
My aches have been related to my ear and neck; which may not even be related to the vaccine
Blood pressure is running high. I am monitoring it 3 times a day and in touch with my doctor to determine if bo meds need to be changed.
Headache due to hayfever type allergies
General nit feeling good. Congestion, drainage, and ears hurt
Headache and archness and fullness in ears
Stomach pain
Diverticulosis
Flu type A
Bronchitis and coughing
Hemorrhage, Oligomenorrhea and Vaginal hemorrhage
None known? Shes disabled so hard to tell 100%
Since second shot, been bleeding like a period. Normally does not have cycles. Not sure if its related? But its weird
Still having menstrual bleeding since this second shot.
Spotting/bleeding since second shot !
Menstrual bleeding keeps coming and going. Normally never has a cycle because she gets the depo shot for this.
Very runny, congested nose, swollen face.
Runny nose, cough, tired
Congested nose, stomach pains
Runny nose and sneezing
Chest pain, Myalgia and Nausea
Lightheaded
Nausea was day after shot. And muscle aches. Today feel better just low grade fever but feel better tonight
In morning again headache but ibuprofen took it away
Light headed
First day I felt good no headache
Light headed and light headache. Almost everyday
light headed for weeks with headache like the side affect I had with the shot. It comes and goes. Last month lasted 4 weeks. And after shot I had sharp pain in my middle to right chest. Thought was a heartattack it comes back occasionally not as ba
Muscle tightness, Urticaria and Peripheral swelling
Yesterday, I had a severe headache, slight temperature, nausea. Also, some tightness in the opposite arm of the injection. Also some mild body ache.
Swelling under my right and left arms
Hive on chest
Swelling under both arms.
Headache, nasal congestion, coughing and still swelling in my arms and lymph nodes.
Tightness in my left arm. Pain in left leg especially around knee. Tightness in my left foot. Numbness in some toes left foot. Doctors' office visit and physical therapy
Facial pain, Muscle tightness and Muscle twitching
Muscle twitches and spasms around mouth, tight muscles mouth and cheeks
Muscle twitches and spasms around mouth
Still have muscle twitches, spasm, tightness around mouth and cheeks and headache
Tight muscles around mouth but no actual twitching so far today for first time
Pain along left side of face from below ear to temple
Still muscle tightness around left side of mouth, pressure in ears
Muscle tightness in cheeks, muscle twitches left side of mouth, fast heart rate started about 3 hours after vaccine
Increased resting heart rate
Muscle twitching in face
Muscle tightness in face
Face muscle tightness
Muscle Twitching above mouth right below my nose
Injection site hematoma, Dermatitis contact and Erythema
Redness only where bandaid was but i have an adhesive allergy so not unusual
Mild sore throat
Swelling is from hematoma at injection site
Nauseated, diaphoretic and felt like would have diarrhea on Sunday for a few hours. Still not feeling right in stomach and decreased appetiite but no further nausea or other symptoms.
Swollen and painful lymph below left ear
Swollen painful lymph node below left ear - mild
Swollen and tender lymph node mild getting better I think
Mild pain posterior lateral arm near armpit, mild pain right side of neck
Sleep disorder, Nausea and Injection site pain
Earlier today very slight pain at the injection site like a pinch gone now for the most part
Slight pain at injection site when I press on it, otherwise no pain. Headache not as bad as yesterday. Not sure if it may be more allergy related than vaccine related. Front moved through the area the same day I received the vaccine and may be the cause of the headaches. Either way its better today than it was yesterday.
Slight headache, better than yesterday; very little pain today when I press on the injection site
Headache gone for the most part; injection site soreness about gone
Slightly woozy headednot severe
Injection site pain was bad last night; woke me up several times during the night; pain gone by the time I got up; only hurt when I pressed on the site: headache similar to what I experienced after the first shot; at the time I was unsure if it might have been weather/allergy related but since I have the same this time, I believe it is vaccine related; felt more tired after 2nd shot than first; slight nausea if I turned quickly; no worse this evening
Chills and fever last night after going to bed; chills only lasted a few minutes; temperature was normal when I woke up this morning; injection site pain less today than yesterday; dizziness today when I move around or turn my head quickly; other than that, no issues
Injection site pain almost completely gone; only when I press on it there is a slight pain; headache gone now also
No symptoms to report today
None
No symptoms or conditions to report
Coronary artery disease, Osteoporosis and Constipation
No
Also constipated. Symptoms most likely related to chronic osteoarthritis
Probably long term issues. I was diagnosed with moderately high coronary artery disease based on Cardiac CT calcium score 7/6/2021 I also learned I now have osteoporosis based on DXA scan 8/16/2021. Otherwise no significant change in health.
I got my vaccine less than an hour ago, just sayin'.
Most of my symptoms happened in the middle of the night while I was trying to sleep
Not sure uf my mild aches are vaccine related as I often have aches.
I've noticed occasional bouts of shaky hands & arms over the last 6+ months. Happened again today. Usually very transient, mild and short. May be related tto caffeine. Thought I should mention it.
Enuresis, Asthma and Hyperhidrosis
Slightly light-headedness when stood up to go home.
I'm a little tired today- the above symptoms showed up about 8-9 hours after injection
This is for my sister- she got the moderna vaccine 1/4. She is so sick-especially dizzy. Yesterday she urinated in the bed. The Dr said that must have been from exhaustion. I am not kidding. Her fever has gone down to 100, but she is still having horrible side effects. Is this normal?
Not yet..
Asthma problems that are lingering since 12/5 after meds.
Chills, fever, headache, sweating.
Raynaud's phenomenon, Injection site warmth and Injection site rash
My ring finger and pinky finger on my left hand (injection was left shoulder) have been tingling and/or numb since I woke up today about 12 hrs ago. Its like the feeling when your foot falls asleep.
A rash developed near injection site on day 8 (03/10/21) that was hot, painful, and itchy. It is smooth and pink and has been spreading toward my elbow gradually. Today it is faint pink and about 4 wide by 6 long and ends about 2 from my elb
Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling and Hypoesthesia
Headache, numbness of fingers on the side of the vaccine site, soreness at the site for 5 days when the soreness disappeared the numbness did too. Now I have soreness around the neck and swelling. My b/p increased to 178/133.
Pain in all joints: hands, fingers,shoulders, toes and feet.received high does of prednisone and antibiotics did help a lot. I am still under radiation treatments and my RA increased with the vaccine
Skin infection, Rosacea and Eye infection
Moderate sinus pain
Cold extremities
cold extremities at night since 4/14 vaccine
Extremities coldness
Whelps on arms and one leg. Large and small but only a few. Could be new meds. Stopped taking about 5 days ago.
Rough rash around both eyes. Started about 4 weeks ago, lasted o2 week, then got a little better but never cleared. Started worsening abo5 days ago. Saw PC doc. Could be caused by my Rosacea. She prescribed antibiotics for 10 days. PC doc
Facial skin infection, a common complication of Rosacea, which started after 2nd vaccine Infection spread to eyes and sinuses. On 3rd round of Doxycycline. Cant get in to Dermatologist until October. Primary Care - 2 docs
Headache, extreme muscle weakness and exhaustion, fever 102 labs
Sensitivity to weather change, Back disorder and Arthropathy
I have degenerative disc, etc in back, neck so likely my pain in hip and right leg are coming from back. Not sure if vaccination can make all these back problems, osteoarthritis feel worse or not. Spoke by doxy to my pain management doctor. Will receive back epidural two weeks after 2nd dose of vaccine. Will discuss with him if i need to see someone specifically about hip as it has gotten much worse last few days. Could be cold damp weather.
Pruritus genital, Pigmentation disorder and Scab
Rash continues to spread to back and shoulder blade and lower arms but overall slower pace
Skin rash is getting to sever. Itching is still mild but it's now spreading below the waistline including genitalia. The rash is still mostly concentrated on stomach and lightly scabs over causing skin discoloration. I may need to seek care now
Skin rash continues to spread across my body. Expanding up the torso and down below the waist. However the oldest rashes around the stomach and lower arms have showed signs of healing. Though they leave behind dark pigment spots.
Rash erythematous, Pruritus and Rash
I was feverish last night and had chills. Also I was fatigued. However the symptoms were mild and disappeared by this morning.
I had a headache but it may be caused by changes in the weather. Not the vaccine.
I am slightly itchy. I am not itchy at the injection site. I seem to have a very mild rash just slightly red.
I previously said I was itching and had a slight rash. But that appears to have gone.
I am very slightly itchy. But no rash. This is very mild and general.
Blood glucose increased, Decreased appetite and Insomnia
Lack of appetite and very high blood sugar level in spite of insulin (I am diabetic). Both symptoms occurred when I had COVID-19 in early December. Feels like a replay.
Insomnia the night of 2nd vaccination-2 hours sleep
We both had COVID in early December but decided to go ahead and get vaccinated anyway based on science based recommendations. Interesting was that the vaccination caused the same symptoms as the disease but fortunately much shorter.
Middle ear effusion, Dehydration and Burning sensation
Tingling throughout entire body all the time
Tingling sensation in entire body
Mild tingling left leg foot, but no longer entire body.
Minimal tingling in calfs of both legs/feet
Minimal tingling in both ankles feet for about 15 mins today!
Little tingling in feet
Mild tingling
Tingling in lower legs has come back more today then past few days.
Having to take Benadryl for prickly feeling, have felt burning/jolt) in area of shot and knee joints ache a little for only few mins then goes away.
Still having the occasional tingling in random spots of the body. This is only lasting for a few mins at a time then goes away. Also experiencing some random joint pain from time time time.
Sinus infection
Noticed if I get extremely tired or slightly dehydrated the tingling comes back that I developed after taking the covid shot.
Fluid in ears intermittently since onset of covid. Saw my primary physician
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