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.
Gait inability, Muscle twitching and Hypersomnia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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