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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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Joint range of motion decreased, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

YFU-29982-62666

Moderate joint pain in elbow on same side as the vaccine was administered. Was difficult to do certain things with that arm. Only lasted for about 24 hrs and was approximately two weeks post injection.

My autoimmune scalp condition has been flaring up

Two menstrual cycles within 5 days, both heavy...have an IUD so do not normally have a cycle. Also had significant cramping and pain during the cycle, which is new as well.

Heart rate increased, Hyperhidrosis and Asthenia

YFV-27171-65925

Since i didn't have this loaded on day 1, my arm was INCREDIBLY sore for 48 hrs. I had diarrhea for about 6 hours on day 3. On day 3 i had 20 minutes of very high heat rate (180bpm) that occurred while i was sleeping peacefully.

Increased heart rate. Normal is in the 60s, rate is up in the 140s. This happened with my first shot as well. When it jumps up high I will get sweaty and weak like I'm about to vasovagal

Cholecystitis acute, Arthritis and Dyspnea

YFW-17113-26236

Mostly increased pain in my right leg

Diarrhea was totally unexpected however no cramps or pain

Fatigue some aching if the arm where the shot was made mostly tiring very rapidly diarrhea for one evening

Yesterday very acute & crushing

It was very intense pains & aches but they lasted only 24 hours the gradually vanished

No

Pain in fingers of both hands caused by arthritis

Frequent pains on top half of right leg continuing even during sleep now

Emotional disorder, Menstruation delayed and Decreased appetite

YFW-19646-76654

Had loss of appetite on Day 1 after vaccine day

I experienced noticeably greater emotional volatility before and during menstruation, which is not something I have experienced in the past.

Similar to the first dose, my period is at least five days late (its normally very regular) and Ive experienced heightened PMS symptoms, which I dont usually experience.

I had a cold - stuffy nose, cough, fatigue, etc. I was tested for Covid and received a negative test result.

Trigger finger, Movement disorder and Joint stiffness

YFW-23872-67528

Arm is a bit sore

Sore arm

Stiff joints in my hands.

Stiffness in the joints of my hands, especially my thumbs.

Stiffness in my thumbs. They are probably worse in the morning but get a little better as the day progresses.

Joints in my hands and my body are getting stiff, more often.

Trigger finger returned in both my thumbs after my second shot. Im unable to bend either of my thumbs.

Stiffness in the joints in my hands.

I got Covid in the last week in January. Started with a sore throat, along with fever, body aches and headaches. Fatigue lasted a few weeks. I used a home Covid test, for diagnoses.

Nausea, Chills and Lymphadenopathy

YFW-23911-49818

Yesterday: severe chills x hours, mild-moderate Headache, moderate joint pain, body aches, Trace of nausea. Started ibuprofen and Tylenol at hour 17 after the vaccine. Feel much better, chills gone! (After first vaccine in December, had only arm pain until day 7, then got same-side lymphadenopathy)

Lymphadenopathy that developed in side of shot after dose #1 persiste but seems smaller than the first week. Not bothersome

Lymphadenopathy. (Shot side only). Still there since day #6-7 after first shot

Injection site hypoesthesia, Sleep disorder and Mobility decreased

YFX-21237-05468

Severe abdominal pain- sharp stabbing pains

Extensive shoulder pain, deep joint pain goes up into my neck, down my arm, making difficult to mobilize my arm, can't put on clothing. stabbing constant pain doesn't go away with over the counter medicine, shoulder throbs so bad it prevents sleepin

Shoulder pain, Deep in joint 24/7 does not ease with over counter medications, can't lift arm above head, barely able to sleep. Worsens with cold temperatures. Makes everyday tasks difficult

Numb tingling sensation in arm has spread down whole arm from shoulder to fingertips, tingling feeling with areas of complete numbness. Unable to bend 45° at elbow with any weight or tingling becomes worse( can't hold cell phone on left hand)

Lossing more feeling in my left arm, constant tingling feeling now extends the whole duration of my arm into my finger types. does not ease up- my arm constantly feels asleep. can not put weight on my elbow or sharp pain shoots up to my neck

Constant Numb feeling in upper left arm, lost sense of touch to skin in a 4 inch round diameter of received COVID-19 vaccine.

Joint range of motion decreased, Injection site discomfort and Hot flush

YFX-27957-45069

pain at injection site and restricted range of motion

discomfort injection shot; slight limitation to injection arm range if motion until 01/27/21

hot flashes have returned with a vengeance specifically in the evening before bed.

still experiencing hot flashes at night. i had not had flashes in about a year.

hot flashes started after shot and have not subsided

unbearable night hot flashes started the night i took vaccine

Laziness, Respiratory tract irritation and Vision blurred

YFX-30542-17159

Woke up with ringing in left ear and my left eye feeling lazy and tired for a full day. Middle of spine sensitive one day. Kinda hazy vision w/pain left and right side of head in front of ears one day. Those past symptoms have gone away in few days.

Pain top left of head in front of ear my left side. Switched to top right then was gone today 7-20-21. Sensation of lungs filled with dirt feeling 2 days ago left and right lung but is gone. Nothing else to report for today.

I did feel a bit of pain on inside of my right armpit. It went away as the day progressed thankfully.

Pain on left side of head just in front of ears. Pain on back right and left of head by the crown. Oddly enough symptoms subsided later on today.

Ringing in the ears but far less in intensity compared to last month. Pain at top of head near crown of the skull for 2 days that subsided a few days later. Pain at left side of skull in front of ear that subsided.

Ringing in ears persistent. Not much else.

Stomatitis, Impaired work ability and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

YFX-63813-48482

Did not tie two into together but last Tuesday my ankles started hurting like I had arthritis or had sprained them or something my left and got better much faster than my right one and its almost gone now

ankles swelling...

Get out of breath on small but hurried steps Takes me a minute Or two to get a deep breath and be able to talk Im not sure when it actually happened my daughters one that noticed it when I was back there with her earlier this yearNose plugged lot Went to my doctors office and he examined my lungs and cause I thought I had pneumonia but he said my lungs are stronger than his thats fine and dandy Ive always been very healthy what doesnt make sense is the lack of breath when Im say walking across the store at Walmart when I stop its like I have to grab a deep breath

Caught a really bad cold once kindergarten started my grandson brought it home

sores in mouth and sinus drainageHowever the mouth sore could be from my shingles shot which I had last Tuesday

Runny nose like I'm catching a cold

general cold/sinus

Had extreme extreme stomach cramps Christmas day Sunday and Monday Tuesday I was able to go back to work

Really bad bad cold

Atrial fibrillation, Lethargy and Chills

YFY-29824-44289

These symptoms were the day after the shot, Thursday

I actually got the shot on the 13th as I reported. That day and night I had chills and was achy. It lasted about 6 hrs tgen I was fatigued for 24 hrs. Asking questions a week later does not seem prudent

I have covid

I have Covid

I have had Covid . 13 days later i still test positive. Although I feel better I am still fatigued I have energy in spurts

Though I finally tested negative, I am still fatigued and lethargic.

Injection site rash, Injection site pruritus and Palpitations

YFY-30344-72904

I noticed that the onset of nausea and headache occurs after eating and goes away about a half hour later

The injection site became really itchy the morning of 1/25 and I noticed a rash in that area, but the rash went away a couple of days later. Also, i noticed some tingling in my arm and some of my fingers.

Unexplained heart palpitations, chest pain and skin rash. All symptoms cleared up on their own. Health consultations with my primary care physician, cardiogist and dermatologist

Mood swings, Irritability and Lethargy

YFY-73771-93036

Increased moodiness/irritability, anxiety, fatigue/lethargy, headaches, body/muscle aches, one incidence of chest pain, stomach aches, minor sore throat.

Since our last check-in he recovered from previous symptoms for 3 days, after which he had a minor sore throat which then turned into difficulty breathing through his mouth because of swelling. The doctor said to treat it like croup and keep him home

Has had continuing body aches, especially head aches, neck and back pain, but sometimes limbs as well. Also worsening anxiety, but today is a good day because he's home and everything is easier here.

Nausea

Nausea, diarrhea, headaches, body aches, high fevers lasted a couple weeks, but tested negative for everything.

Body temperature fluctuation, Chromaturia and Nightmare

YFY-98274-09244

Heart racing, face feels a lightly numb, back pain like needles

Unexplained bruising, pain on lower back (sides), brownish urine.

Brownish urine, pain on lower back and neck

Fluttering on right side of lower abdomen that has been going for three days.

Shooting pain on left side of chest, tenderness on inside of left arm, it feels like burning sensation.

Heart rate went up

Needle pain on lower sides of back

Mild cough, dark brown urine, needle pain on sides of lower back.

Dark brown urine, pain on sides of lower back, tightness or feeling like stuff under chin almost in between chin and tongue. I had this feeling on my first dose but I didnt think it was related.

Dizziness

Pain on inside of left arm. It feels tender as if I had hit it and as if I had a bruise.

On and off shooting pain on left lower back.

Flash fevers or fluctuations in body temperature.

Sharp and short headaches, dizziness, brown/reddish urine

Dizzy spells

Mild fevers every now and then.

Frequent nightmares almost every night.

Vertigo

Ringing in my ears and vertigo.

Heart rate increased, Palpitations and Oropharyngeal pain

YFZ-27876-57902

All symptoms mild.

Increased pulse rate. Normally 58 to 65. Resting rate often over 80. Feeling of a racing heart.

Very mild aches. May not be vaccine related.

Mild headache almost daily. Very mild but started after 1st shot. Recent sore throat - very mild. No fever.

Still having mild headache and sore throat. Headaches less frequently. Sore throat daily in morning. Only since first dose of Moderna vaccine.

Adrenal insufficiency, Liver disorder and Hyperacusis

YG2-18855-38771

Red burst blood vessel Left eye same side of body as shot

Mild - moderate fatigue, mild backache, cross between mild- moderate headache and hangover like feeling. Didnt sleep well just feeling mild enough under par but fell back asleep after up hours.

Mostly very mild fatigue but my history may make that more likely response.

It should be noted that I suffer from adrenal insufficiency which under illness or even my body making antibody response might increase tiredness. Its manageable And temporary. I am exercising my full amount.

First day due to shot hurt to fully lift arm, better

Mostly mild, sometimes moderate fatigue

I may have mild swollen glands and simply needed more sleep so worked half a day. Overall fine.

Some mild tiredness but better. Note I have adrenal insufficiency and if had an illness might be tired longer than others but overall fit/ healthy.

G.I. symptoms may be unrelated

Yesterday had rare flare tinnitus/ sensitive to sounds seemed louder

Nosebleed but may be coincidence

Mild temp, shivers, stuffy: runny nose, very tired however Tested five days after symptoms and PCR was negative. Presumed simple cold. Worked remotely.

Extremely unlikely related to the vaccine, but I had not reported that in January 2021 many months after all vaccines and booster, I developed some form of liver issue. I'm about to get a liver biopsy to help clarify. Maybe after infection. Jan 10-14, Very unlikely related to vaccine

Very mild a few times Vertigo type dizziness after working a full day yesterday.

Runny nose, some hoarseness, fatigue but home test negative and think allergies.

Unrelated digestive issues

Almost definitely unrelated; While drinking a cold thick smoothie, probably inspired it and started wheezing last night. I very rarely get asthma but it was noisy breathing in and out which suggest not asthma. Happened over 25 years ago

Either allergies or mild cold. Runny nose, fatigue 1-2 days, hoarseness, mildly irritated throat ( nasal drip?). Mostly cleared up. Did home test for Covid, negative. I always double mask as high-risk.

Gait inability, Skin exfoliation and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

YG2-23980-60438

Yes, I have been in bed since 3/19 with fever as high as 102.5, sweating through sheets, being unable to move or leave the bed for 2 1/2 days post vaccine. Have had a headache and dizziness since

On my PET scan at (b)(6) 10 days ago, enlarged lymph nodes were seen near right axilla

At the I hue toon site, where I developed covid arm, it is stillItchy and is skin is starting to peel

Palpitations, cough, headache Drs visit plus Covid pcr test

Lower back pain

Supraventricular extrasystoles, Ventricular extrasystoles and Heart rate irregular

YG2-28525-37148

Sore throat chills runny nose but only for one day, I stayed home from work the next day and I got a Covid test which was negative. It might been just an allergic reaction to something I ate or drank as opposed to the vaccines. Strange but Im ok n

I came down with shingles about 6 weeks ago. On left scalp. Im feeling better and its healed pretty well now.

Heart rhythm is irregular off and on for last 6 days. It's called PVCs and PACs. I'm experiencing those off and on. I've had A-fib (paroxysmal) for years so it might be related. They fitted me for a halter monitor for 2 days.

Heart rate, Poor peripheral circulation and Heart rate decreased

YG2-51647-79121

Tachycardia

Increased heart rate

Fast heart rate and leg weakness

Fast heart rate

Fast heart rate. Brain feels tingly

Increased heart rate, crippling anxiety

Low circulation in hands and feet

Weakness and muscle twitching

Trouble swallowing. Voice problems. In office visit

Leg weakness is worse. Heart rate gets very low at night. Still twitching. Voice and swallowing problems

Horrible depression and anxiety

Discharge, Irritability and Neuralgia

YG6-21210-33414

Sneezing

sore throat

sore throat, sniffles & tickle in throat from drainage

Sore throat, runny nose, and tickle cough

Sniffles and sore throat

Nerve pain in neck down through my arm. At times it's really painful. I've had it for about three weeks now. At first I thought it was a crick in my neck, but now it's gotten worse and shoots pain in my arm with numbness.

Nerve pain still in my right arm. It's really annoying.

Tumor excision, Gallbladder disorder and Myocardial infarction

YG6-31832-04894

After first dose and second,I did not sleep those two nights.leep those two

Diarrhea and fatigue

Fatigue no matter how much rest I get.

Can't seem to shake the fatigue.

2 days after shot, I had pain, itching, and redness. It is 90% better. Hurts if I forget about it and bump it.

Either had gallbladder attack or heart attack. Seeing a cardiologist in two weeks and gallbladder ultrasound Monday.

Ruled out heart attack and gallbladder issue but I am still having digestive issues.

Sore throat and I itched all over last night. Not today though. Just sore throat.

Either severe UTI or kidney stone. Waiting on lab work. Started last evening. Still nauseous but pain has subsided. Dr. visit with urine sample.

Unrelated obgyn issue

Not related. Had to have a growth removed from my uterus yesterday.

Decreased activity, Spinal operation and Allergic respiratory symptom

YG6-33552-43448

I would say my arms are the only sore things, and they are weak and tender, achey joints

severe aches and pains. but honestly think it had more to do with my autoimmune diseases and the weather shifts (flip flopping between 70 and below freezing multiple times within 2 week span) and barometric pressure shifts

Lumbar surgery

Potentially RSV or bronchitis - tested negative for covid, flu, and pneumonia. Lasted 3 daya

I contracted COVID Nov. 20. low grade migraine, and just very stuffy like bad cold or even bad allergies. I only wasn't able to do activities because I was quarantining. sometimes felt like I had less energy, but I was also sad to miss thanksgiving

Injection site pain, Lymphadenopathy and Respiratory tract congestion

YG6-48047-94685

Burning feeling at injection site within first few minutes

Congestion COVID test, since in addition to recently being vaccinated I was also recently exposed,came back negative

Congestion

Lymph nodes swollen all over both sides of body, neck, collarbones, armpits, elbows, one hip and knee

Continued swollen lymph nodes all over, both sides, not as bad as yesterday

Swollen lymph nodes in underarms both sides and opposite elbow from injection site

Swollen lymph nodes under both arms and elbow on injection side

Swollen lymph nodes

PMS going on as well

Pulmonary edema, Asthenia and Dyspnea

YG6-68012-36145

Light headed

Foggy brain

Light headedness

3 days of sore throat, headache, and low energy but no fever. Seem to be ok now. Phone call to advice nurse who said i need to wait 5 days to get an antegen test for the test to be accurate.

Fluid on the lungs and shortness of breath. Tested for Covid. Negative. Visit with family doctor.

Shortness of breath and discomfort when taking deep breaths. Visit with pulmonary doctor.

Vitreous floaters and Menstruation irregular

YG6-78486-26324

Irregular menstruation bleeding within 24 hours of each shot and a week early for both months. my period has grown longer about 7 days and is significantly heavier with clots and extreme cramps.

Shortly after getting the first vaccine I began experiencing eye floaters, which I had never had prior. They began as small specs I thought might be tiny flying insects. After the second shot they became larger and string like.

Lymphedema, Joint stiffness and Lethargy

YG6-93913-97455

Extreme swelling under left arm, front armpit area. Size of grapefruit. Very tender and sore. I know its lymph node swelling but it is very scary and upsetting. Ive been applying ice to it 3x daily for 15-20 minutes to help with the swelli

Stiff joints, swelling in lymph nodes under left arm - armpit area size of grapefruit. Lymphadenopathy in left arm. Overall lethargy.

Lymphedema under arm in arm pit area

Lip pain, Tongue ulceration and Cheilitis

YG7-68696-36833

2 cold sores on my upper lip and 2 cancer sores on my tongue have developed after my second shot. I never have had cold sores on my lip before but I get canker sores from time to time.

Several canker sores in my my mouth. Maybe unrelated.

Still have sore spots on my lip and tongue. Pain is moderate.

Tested positive for COVID. Runny nose, cough, mild fever, stuffy nose. Similar to a combination of a cold and the flu.

Cardiovascular symptom, Tension headache and Painful respiration

YG7-87963-72378

Sides of my face feel itchy like I am growing muttonchops sideburns. Scalp feels tight like it's shrinkwrapping to my head

The only reason I think I have felt some pain at the injection site is because I slept on that side last night so it started hurting in the middle of the night but it really has gone away for the most part. About 5 AM I felt pain just a little to the left of my sternum at the bottom of my ribs, especially if I took a deep breath. That lasted most of the day, but is subsiding I belive.

Exhausted upon awakening. Went back to bed at noon for 3 1/2 hours. Can't get my blood sugar to come down. May have nothing to do with the vaccine but I can't figure out why I can't get it to lower. High this morning and has only dropped 10 points after insulin use and metformin.

Some pain just below my left rib if I take a deep breath. Not intense, but I can feel it.

Headaches and high blood pressure

Shortness of breath quickly fatigued. Symptoms of congestive heart failure. But being tested and now on lasik and using Cpap which has caused improvement.

Throat clearing, Breakthrough COVID-19 and Respiratory symptom

YG8-33361-40098

Hard to tell whether the mild diarrhea is related to the vacination.

Worse symptoms between 12 and 20 hours after injection.

Had about 80% of the symptoms of covid. Total loss of smell, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, fever, etc. Was diagnosed with a breakthrough case of covid the day before I was to get my booster.

I did have fatigue and body aches the day after the injection, but symptoms rapidly diminished. I have cold symptoms which have continued since 4 days ago which may be unrelated.

Nasal drainage causing tickle in throat.

Nasal drip causing continuos throat clearing or cough.

Rectal hemorrhage, Gastroenteritis viral and Mobility decreased

YG8-97959-13218

I feel like I have a stomach flu

No rash but itchiness in other parts of my body

Gets tired easily and unbearable knee joint pains knee pain started before the vaccination started but it seemed to have gotten worst after the 2nd vaccine. I do hand another doctor appointment tomorrow morning for the knee pain and had X-ray done .

Unbearable pain in my knee cap jut I dont think it has something to do with my vaccine. C Ray showed there was a gap in between the knee caps.

So much pain in my knee cap thats keeping me from functioning normally. Im almost bedridden now because this burning pain is too much to handle. Even when laying down the pain persists.

Joint pains, diarreah, discharging blood from my behind, constant headache .

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