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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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Gait inability, Muscle twitching and Hypersomnia

YGR-21305-29522

This is my second covid shot not the first

My mother is 85 years old and in an assisted living facility. She has Alzheimers disease. Since getting her second covid. Scummed 6 days ago she has lost the ability to walk. She is sleeping almost all the time and eating and drinking much less. Please let me know if this could be from the vaccine. She has no fever and stable vital signs. Her had and foot were twitching yesterday.

My mother is now on hospice since receiving the vaccine. Please someone call me so I can report this! (b)(6)!!

Worsening joint pain from lupus

Monoplegia, Paralysis and Tendon pain

YGR-24694-23012

Sinus,sneezing,runny nose

Sinus

Mildly sore throat, sinus drainage, slight left ear ache

Elevated temp from 99.9 to 100.7, body aches, chills, diarrhea today sneezing and sinus congestion and sinus running down the back of my throat and upset stomach

I'm having pain in rotator cuff area resulting in partial lack of mobility in right arm. Had some pain in left shoulder area and still experience some lack of ability to move arm in one direction today

Interesting joint nerve and tendon pain on various parts of the body they are progressively getting worse and I've been to the doctor twice and now I'm being referred to a specialist to see what is going on

Joint muscle pain and paralysis in arms and hands

Paralysis joint stiffness and difficulty moving extremities

Paralysis paresthesia and inability to move extremities and joint pain

Esophageal food impaction, Esophageal disorder and Abdominal pain upper

YGR-26368-31724

Headache

I had a dizziness or feeling like being on a boat in the first 24 hours or so after the second vaccination that I neglected to report.

Food stuck in esophagus. Waiting in ER

Unrelated to vaccine. Food stuck in esophagus

I dont remember the date of my last check in. I had esophagus issues which resulted in being prescribed a proton pump inhibitor. I have had increased dizziness and the prescription caused diarrhea, and great stomach pain. I stopped taking the scri

I experienced many more Health conditions starting at 12 hours after vaccination time. Vsafe did not recognize my first name to report earlier.

A little dizziness

Disturbance in attention, Vomiting and Asthenia

YGR-28337-29815

Mild, probably speced out like my body trying to recognize whats this in my immu system ?? Other than this i woked up late so not feeling like other days more smart

Yesterdsy i ate a meal(a leg and thigh, brocolli and corn) then i ate 2 more pieces between 5pm .After 5pm i went to drop off some one but before i had already at 3pm drop someone(driving)I felt agitated at night threw off and had big big headache

Very tired and like wantingvto sleep

NauseaFatigue

Fatigue or headaches and poor concentration and focus dont know why

Nausea or headache

Fatigue, Vomiting, Cold Fever And igdala

I have sore throat and little runny nose I dont know if its because i gave some medicationnto my brother last week but i kind of feel sore thrpat and alittle weak today. I came to work although these conditions like getting sick.

Gastric disorder, Skin discoloration and Injection site bruising

YGR-28366-03539

I forgot to log in the first couple days. It was way worse day after shot. But I would do it again!

Not sure if its from the vaccine or cycle due.

Only sore when I touch it or move arm all around

Site just looks a little bruised now

On Saturday my arm got really red and super itchy again. Was weird bc it went away for a couple of days. Now it seems fine, not itchy or red but skin looks a little purple almost.

Was too sick to add info yesterday. Much better today. Fever broke yesterday.

I didnt realize the tummy issues yesterday were probably from the shot. Went on through today.

Headaches but I didnt think its from the injection

Tmj stuff which could be soommee of the cause of my headaches but idk Tmj specialist.

Oral hyperesthesia, Gingival pain and Middle insomnia

YGR-44369-86146

A few days ago I started feeling like I was getting a UTI... but the doctor thought it might be a yeast infection. Waiting a lab results now. In-person, gynecologist visit

My lower gums are now sensitive to cold. This started yesterday but I forgot to include it. I have also started having night sweats. Two nights in a row, including naps taken in between. I have been waking up cold and WET in the middle of the night.

My lower gums still are sensitive to cold. My lymph nodes are less swollen.

Nerve compression, Dyspnea exertional and Breast pain

YGR-81595-90734

I had several of the symptoms mentioned above more severe starting Monday March 1, 2021 the first day of my vaccine. They got gradually worst until Thursday March 4, 2021. And continues to get better but some symptoms go and come. I did have it hi g in my ears, under my breast and between my legs. Had to take Benadryl. Also by Wednesday pain under my right arm in the arm pit area and slightly into the breast area. Not noticeable today. Also had some mild dizziness

Moderate swelling and mild pain noted under my right arm just below the arm pit. (Vaccine was given in my right arm.

Wheezing

Mild shortness of breath with activity, mild wheezing

Mild wheezing

Still mild wheezing

Continue to have diarrhea

Shingles in Sept- Nov 2021 Shortness of breath and fatigue upon mild exertion Pinched nerve right hip Visit with primary care , also pain management also neurologist

Bradycardia, Mass and Weight decreased

YGS-27069-16835

Chest pain

Forgot to previously report lump in side of neck (same side as vaccine) that appeared 1-2 days after vaccine. Assumed it was a swollen lymph node. It's still there. Unsure if it's related or coincidental. Will contact doctor if still there in a week.

Frequent night sweats and shortness of breath upon minimal exertion.

Dizziness

Dry cough

Bradycardia (when I normally have tachycardia, so this is a very pronounced difference for me), increased fatigue Outpatient testing

Cough, fatigue, sleeplessness, headache

Runny nose

Significant bilateral neck tenderness straight down from ear, greater on same side as injection (also had yesterday but forgot to report)

Extreme hair loss and increased headaches

Significant weight loss, hair loss, fatigue, itching

Vertigo positional, Palpitations and Throat irritation

YGS-27421-23715

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Began about 6 weeks ago. I don't think there is any correlation to the vaccine or COVID in general. Had a few Epley manuevers performed by a chiropractor

Swollen lymph nodes

Lymph node swelling

Lymph nodes are still swollen under shot arm off and on. and

Fatigue, mild shortness of breath. I don't think these symptoms are because of the shot.

Heart palpitations, fatigue

I think it's just a cold-scratchy throat, body aches, fatigue.

Glaucoma, Feces soft and Gastric disorder

YGS-80509-42336

Nose running.

Had moderate chills after answering questionnaire yesterday, runny nose-mild, tired and sleepy and frequent urination. Feel much better today.

Blood pressure and blood sugar has been slightly elevated.

Been dealing with diarrhea for past two and a half days. Not long after food hits my stomach, I have to go empty bowels. Soft stool.

Everything listed before seems to have stopped. Im still noticing a slight elevation of blood pressure and blood sugar readings.

Still dealing with some diarrhea after I eat a meal. Not sure if its coming from the vaccine or the metformin I started taking on Friday, April 16,2021. I was dealing with some diarrhea prior to the metformin.

Cant seem to get my energy back. The issue with my stomach I believe is do to some new medicine my doctor has me on.

Had cardiac calcium scoring CT done 6/28/21. Results show high risk. PCP changed cholesterol meds, referring me to a cardiologist. Im scheduled for eye surgery 7/28/21. Waiting to be referred to cardiologist.

Issues with my glaucoma, left eye. Scar tissue to remove and insert a tube. Seeing a doctor about anemia and having an echocardiogram done.

Sciatica, Tinnitus and Rash

YGT-13771-32110

Tinnitus with 1st and 2nd shots! Sciatica with first shot.

Tinnitus and sciatica flare up in legs

Tinnitus, sciatica pain in legs

Tinnitus and sciatica

Tinnitus and sciatica in legs

Tinnitus and sciatica in legs. Bad knee pain

Tinnitus is worse Primary care Dr appt and Audiologist

Joint and muscle pain appears worse. Still have lingering tinnitus.

Rash on neck, continuing joint and muscle pain and tinnitus.

Blood pressure increased, Brain fog and Hypertension

YGT-17828-57606

Joint pain in left knee. Site of previous injury from 8 years ago. Had been pain free for 5-6 years.

Left knee pain still present. Stamina is not what it was last year..

Hypertension, muscle and joint aches

Mental fog

Congested, fever, sore throat, headache, fatigue, joint pain. Tested negative for Covid on quidel at home test. Also had flu shot in October.

Blood pressure increased again. Back to 160/100. Was down to 130/80 with medication.

Stage 2 hypertension

Painful respiration, Arthritis and Dyspepsia

YGT-19904-52891

Fever, heart racing, breathing.

Upper back pain and when i breath im sore like i have indigestion.

For 2 weeks i have been feeling some discomfort or some ache sharp pain when taking a deep breathe.I am going to go to location to make a report in person and get checked out.I havent felt 100 percent right since shots.

Racing heart for 1 night

Arthritus in hands is a little worse than before and now my wrist hurts a bit, it affects me when i use the computer.

Nasopharyngitis and Cough

YGT-24864-55231

In mid-June I traveled to a conference in (b)(6). 3 days after my return I had symptoms of a chest cold appear, but yet it felt different than any cold Ive had before. 48 hours after feeling the symptoms I was completely better with no symptoms

Had a family member test positive for COVID in early January. I exhibited mild symptoms a few days later, but they cleared up within 5 days. About 2 to 3 weeks later, I developed a severe cough which lasted about 10 days before clearing up.

Nodule, Eye swelling and Migraine

YGT-25695-11797

For a few days after vaccine I just had very mild body aches and a knot in my arm.

More migraines & nausea than I have had in recent months. The two prior weeks seemed normal- related to hormones and cycle. By this week I wouldnt expect to still be fighting those. The migraines made focus difficult, but I managed to work still.

It probably isnt related. My eyes feel like their bulging. Its uncomfortable to move them. It is exhausting and makes me want to sleep.

Depressed mood, Blood pressure increased and Hypertension

YGT-33355-02306

Little tenderness at injection site but not painful

Depressed

Felt like I had a fever this morning but I didnt when checked my thermometer

Lymph node swelling under arm of injection site

Some lymph node swelling under arm injection side but improved from yesterday

Palpitations, I had them start previous to last contact & didnt think it was related then saw reports about cardiac symptoms. They have improved by themselves without treatment but my bp has been higher than normal For palpitations

Severe lymph node swelling 3 weeks under arm after booster shot done same side as previous shot. High Blood Pressure & continued episodes of palpitations but they have lessened though hypertension remains. In office visit pcp

Tonsillar exudate, Colitis ischemic and Vasculitis

YGT-71303-57908

Sore throat with exudate on tonsils. Possibly ill with something new

Sore throat, cough

UnrelatedTo Covid Unrelated to Covid

I had surgery on my cervical spine and have been experiencing severe nausea throughout the day

I have am having complications related to spinal surgery.

Fatigue, headache, fever, nausea, congestion

Fever, headache, chills, nausea, congestion. I have Covid, today is day 9

Ischemic colitis

Covid

GI symptoms/virus

Menstrual clots, Abnormal menstrual clots and Swelling of eyelid

YGU-29646-08450

Swollen face, eye lids, itchy hands, hot

Every time I get a vaccination for this covid I get a heavy period that last for 3 weeks. I take BC pills nonstop to not get one and I have now on my booster gotten another period, last period was February when I got my 2nd shot

I still have a heavy period day 13 with blood clots the size of a credit card and massive cramps.

My period had gotten extremely heavy with so much back pain and blood clots that are huge can't do anything

I still have a period and flowing with clots going on 4 weeks now

I am still having a clot style period with massive lower back pain and bleeding

I am having massive back pain with still having a period gushing at times and big clots

I am still having a period and my blood pressure has gone up due to stress from nonstop bleeding

Cautery to nose, Nail infection and Skin exfoliation

YGU-32041-12091

Infection of flesh to side fingernail. Swollen finger. Numb. Won't heal with antibiotics. Not MRSA

Infection on right index finger still failing to heal 3 weeks on. Skin has peeled off. Still red and swollen. Antibiotics didn't help.

Flu like symptoms about a month ago Dr recommended covid test. Was negative.

Extreme Bloody nose nearly every day for past 3 wks. Been to ER, had cauterized. Still bleeds. They don't know why.

Dry skin, Muscle strain and Skin discoloration

YGU-41001-09413

Dry skin/eczema since getting the vaccine. At first I thought it was just dry skin but its gotten a little worse each day even with the use of lotion

Eczema

Nausea and loose stools

Lower left back pain. Might be a pulled muscle, Im not sure

Strange marks on left leg going up calf/knee/thigh, left lower back pain Emailed to ask what I should do - no response yet

Left side of jaw pain

Lots of congestion for a few weeks now. Might be allergies but I've never had them this bad or this long before

White blood cell count increased, Hyperesthesia teeth and Hypothyroidism

YGV-12726-83476

My injection site is very hot

All my teeth are sensitive and my jaw hurts

I have an asymptomatic infection that is shutting my body down I saw my PCP

My white blood count is really high, now. October 26 it was normal at 10.3, now it's 14.5. I have to go to the hematologist

My WBC is really high. It was normal at the end of October and spiked again when it was checked 2 weeks ago I have to see my hematologist again

Hypothyroidism diagnosis

Cold sweat, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling

YGV-14018-44392

Progressively worsening injection site reaction starting 1 week after vaccination and clearing up 1 week after onset. Reminiscent of an Arthus- type reaction. Swollen, red, hot, itchy, approx. 4 inch circle.

The night/day after vaccination, I did experience severe chills, fever, severe headache, body aches. Majority of symptoms gone today.

Pain and cramping in the shoulder joint

Pain in underarm/lymph node area, cold sweats

Lymph node pain in underarm, neck, chest; sore throat

Neck pain, underarm pain

Heart rate decreased, Specialist consultation and Peripheral coldness

YGV-18562-16377

Extreme cold hands and feet.

Heart racing (may be anxiety)

Heart races

Heart rate 170. HBP 142/90

Tachycardia went to 196 bpm Cardiologist

Tachycardia

Tachycardia, I am have reservations about second shot, please call me I have questions and am due Monday to get second dose. I have igg antibodies after first one. Dont know if I should get second one. Pcp appointment

Heartburn gas

Low heart rate

Hearth burn/gas

Heart burn/ gas Have an appt to see dr

Epicondylitis, Laryngitis and Oral herpes

YGV-19149-03778

Shot down to elbow - elbow very painful today

Pain in the arm - top of arm/elbow area. Started after the shot and its sore.

Developed Tennis elbow from 1st Vaccination but dr said do 2nd in same arm.

Tennis elbow

Tennis elbow from 1st shot and 2nd made worse

Tennis elbow - still sore and swollen from 1st shot.

Tennis elbow from first shot. Second caused more swelling

Sinus infection Laryngitis Headaches Cold sores

Bladder obstruction, Bladder catheterization and Glycosylated hemoglobin increased

YGW-25051-39710

Im still having shortness of breath, a lot of congestion that my dr has tried several remedies that havent worked, brain fog, fatigue, & depression after having covid in November 2020.

Depression & anxiety bad today. Slept most if the day.

Slept most of the day

Extreme knee & back pain.

Depression

Shingles

Constipation, frequent urinating

A1C jumped from 6 to 13 on May 25th. 14 years being a diabetic & no meds were needed until now. Saw my PCP & Endocrinologist

Anemia, kidneys levels not high enough, possible cancer diagnosis

Injection site hypoesthesia, Therapeutic response unexpected and Psoriasis

YGW-27966-87762

Skin conditions cleared, psoriasis and others within 24 hours after vaccine. Also was too sick yesterday to sign up and check in,but you only asking about today.e

Itching and night sweats, could be related to other things.

Site slightly numb not really painfulHad loss of taste after getting covid which strangely so seems to have improved moderately after vaccine..

Slight rash round back neck, slightly itchy skin

Still have itching. Arm directly at injection site little sore today, yesterday wasn't.

Just itching continues not sure if related to vaccine

Only had vaccine 2 hrs ago

Symptoms don't seem as bad as with first dose although was still somewhat sick. Arm not as sore this time.

Itching. Irritable. Insomnia

Not sure if related to vaccine. Otherwise, feel much better with second dose than first, and arm was only slightly sore for 2 days as oppose d to almost 2 weeks with first vaccine

Bursitis, Flank pain and Parosmia

YGX-21114-26142

Moderately severe symptoms 24-48 hrs post 2nd Moderna

Small area of itchy rash under & posterior to arm used for injection. Present Thursday but gone today.

Initially small hives, then changing to Itchy rash on opposite upper arm similar to rash I had near injection site.

Phantoms is (cigarette smoke)

Itchy rash inner aspect of opposite upper arm.

Right posterior flank pain

Bursitis

COVID-19 symptoms 12/31/21-1/14/22 Test negative

Left flank pain

Anaphylactic reaction, Brain fog and Urticaria

YGX-21440-54380

I had a very mild anaphylaxis and hives reaction about 10-15 minutes after the injection, and was treated with 50mg benadryl at the vaccine clinic.

Chiropractor

Continued exacerbation of low back pain and ovary pain, even though I'm not on my cycle. Has been pretty consistent since shot #1 (almost 40 days). 7-8/10 on the pain scale. Chiropractor

Severe brain fog for about the last week.

Cough, congestion, body aches, headache, fatigue, brain fog

COVID infection in June 2022; fever, cough, head and body aches, chest pain, fatigue

Decreased appetite, Asthenia and Rash

YGX-21679-51799

Its only been two hours since the shot, Im told anecdotally, itll be closer to 5+ hours before I notice anything.

General feeling of weakness.

Fatigue was more pronounced after 4/24 check in; improving this afternoon vs. this morning. Also, appetite worse last night than today.

The rash was noticeable evening 4/25, but was gone by morning.

Had a bad cold for 10-12 days (no fever). Took the home test as a precaution which was negative.

Neuropathy peripheral, Neuralgia and Feeling hot

YGX-26493-12760

no, its only been 2 hours since vaccine

not clear headed... kinda blah

no swelling, just soreness in the muscle at injection sight

warmth in muscle left side around shoulder blade opposite of injection

i feel more clearheaded today... first couple of days, in retrospect, I felt kinda foggy minded... the first 2 days and slept a lot

tingling and some cold sensation full body. right side neck muscle stiffness otherwise good

a lot of tingling... not sure if vaccine related... in my hands... and still sometimes muscle left side of neck stiff everything else good

nerve pain like a needle once on my leg and once on my arm and muscle stiffness on right of neck and on leg muscle cramping right leg at me about four times I have never had that before and it would not Subside easily

Nerve ... like pin pricks not many or in any particular area

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