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.
Pharyngeal disorder, Feces soft and Respiratory disorder
joint pain felt during the early morning (2-4am)It woke me up when I was turning over.
Looser, softer stools. Occasional 'borborygmi' for the past 4 days
These symptoms along with waves of intense heat happened AFTER I checked in with you yesterday evening.
I never get them. It was like after the day after shot #2. Deeper twinges and pressure points in my head (R) and (L) randomly
Since I do not have a history of headaches, I find that every day since last week, I have these random pressure twinges, bilaterally, and intermittently throughout any given day. It is something I've never experienced in my entire 71 years.
Nasal congestion, chills for half day. Sneezing, lymph node discomfort. Scratchy pharyngeal throat feeling. Home Covid test was negative.
Bacterial infection, Sinus disorder and Urinary tract infection
No
Some fever, body aches and sinus problems. Got a covid test yesterday and it was negative. Did a PCR TEST today.
unrelated to Covid - I had a UTI with no symptoms develop into a bacterial infection of the blood last Thursday.
Nothing related to Covid. Test was negative. I had a UTI with no symptoms that was quickly becoming a worry once discovered.
I came down with Covid one week ago. I did a home test.
Hemorrhage, Loss of consciousness and Constipation
Constipation. Don't think it has anything to do with the shot, but gotta be honest.
Sore throat, congestion, mild headache.
A bad common cold. PCR tested negative for Covid-19.
Stomach pain, nausea. Unknown cause, intermittent.
Blood in system after taking NSAIDs. Not high doses. Never happened before. Primary Dr in person visit
May be from physical therapy yesterday
Probably from recovery from surgery
Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion, Hunger and Paranasal sinus discomfort
Sinus pressure right side of my face
Rush of hunger for 30 mins. nonstop then kicks in the fatigue headache bodyaches chills mikd temp
Body and muscle pain all the way to the souls of my feet
muscle spasm to my left leg tingling sensation to my left arm right arm my index finger ring finger and middle finger of my left hand
Cough flame sinus pressure and infection, no fevers
Stuffy noise, extremely thick mucus, cough light, face pressure.
Asthenopia, Swelling face and Vision blurred
Swollen lymph nodes in neck
Additional swollen lymph nodes in neck
Still have swollen lymph nodes/neck pain
Left side face & neck swelling In person dr appointment
Swollen neck & left side of my face is very swollen. Will have CT of head & neck March 31st. Dr visit with blood work
Increased facial swelling & worsening vision And Upcoming appointment
Blurred vision, eye fatigue, continued left side numbness & tingling
Muscle tightness, Dry mouth and Injection site rash
I developed a rash an inch from the injection site on the 7th day after my vaccination. It stayed for about three days and was about 4-5 inches long. Itchy and red. Now all gone.
Muscle tightness on arms and legs. Tiredness.
For several weeks Ive been suffering from dry mouth with metallic taste. BUT Not sure if it has to do with Covid shot. I also had started a statin a few weeks before the shots. Its only been worrying me now. I do eat lots of salt. :-(
Tummy issues but dont think related to shot.
Shoulder pain. Going for MRI tomorrow after several weeks with pain.
Burning sensation, Limb discomfort and Injection site swelling
Mild headache only
Lymph node swelling under arm of injection arm
I had a swollen right arm where I was injected for 1 day and a half. Day 8-9.5; with Redness and no itching. I also had a swollen lymph node under the same arm @ day 6-8. Which lasted for 2 days. Both have gone away. I am fine now.
Axillary lymph node tenderness and swelling
Rash on both hands and both arms
Swollen axillary lymph nodes under injection arm and in the Supraclavicular area
Still having swelling in axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes
Swollen axillary and Supra clay lymph nodes
Still swollen lymph nodes (Axilla and Supraclav)
Arm numbness and pain on injected arm
Residual pain in my injected arm. Up and down that same arm and shoulder.
Still having pain down the arm of my injected right arm. It is dull and intermittent but uncomfortable.
My injected arm still has pain and burning down the humerus in the tissues.
Swollen lymph nodes
Stress, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Rash
Yesterday, I felt a little under the weather and tired. I didnt report it because I attributed it to the stress of securing and appointment and getting to the vaccination site. Im not sure if it was a reaction to the vaccine or just stress. Today, I feel fine.
I had my vaccine last week and received this text then. But it had a glitch and wouldnt let me put in the verification code. On the day after the vaccine, I had chills, fever of 101.4, fatigue and nausea. I started to feel better the following afternoon, although my temperature was slightly higher than normal. I developed a rash on the third day after the vaccination and I still have it.
What I believe is allergy related cough, stuffy nose, post nasal drip
Adnexa uteri pain, Ovarian cyst and Sleep disorder
Interrupted sleep
My headache is likely unrelated today as I get migraines and it feels more like a migraine than the headache I had the other day
Headache is likely an unrelated migraine
Still have a bad migraine that I suspect is unrelated
I really dont know whether this migraine is related to the vaccine or not, but it is of longer duration than my usual migraines
Migraine continues and it is very unusual for me to have one lasting this long
Headache may be migraine unrelated to vaccine
Persistent migraine. I am prone to migraines already and I just went off birth control so it may be that, but I recall having a cycle of migraines like this starting a week or so after my second dose too so that is why I am reporting it now.
Gynecologicalheavy period with suspected ovarian cyst pain. Likely related to going off birth control/existing PCOS rather than vaccine. Awaiting appointment in January (my provider was fully booked)
Fungal infection, Gastroenteritis viral and Dry mouth
On Sunday 2/28 appeared what looks like a Lyme disease birdeye rash. About 4-5 in diameter. No pain, no heat, no other symptoms of any kind. It has faded but still barely noticeable now 3/2.
Dry mouth
Charlie horse (calf muscle spasm)
Calves are cramping like a charlie horse but not as serve. Swelling in fingers, like a large Chinese food meal was eaten (subsided by midday)
Same as previous days - calf muscle Charlie horse like soreness. Comes and goes, but much improved from yesterday and the day before. No redness or tenderness at the site. Started drinking Gatorade and improvement followed. Thinking I'm dehydrate
Calf muscle spasm returned - mild.
Sinus infection
Covid and rebound covid 1st case 11/22 - rec'v Paxlovid (completed, on time) 2nd case 12/3
Body temperature fluctuation, Skin disorder and Hemorrhage
Dizziness/lightheadedness
I have an existing heart condition, but I noticed that over the past few days, I've had increased cardiac events (irregular beats, skipped beats, etc). I'm on medication, so it's nothing I can't handle.
Itching/rash on my hands and wrists
This may not be vaccine related but my stomach has been funny since a week after the vaccine and it's been hard to eat
Lightheadedness
My body temperature regulation is off. I'm suddenly hot then I'm cold and over and over
Diarrhea
Continuing and worsening diarrhea
Worsening migraines and gastrointestinal issues.
Scalp condition, scalp bleeds upon touching
Worsening heartburn
Ear disorder, Vertigo and Sinusitis
Sore where I got the shot like with flu shot
Inner ear issue with lt ear. Don't believe it is vaccine related.My hormone lab work was not good! Has been good for last 3 years. The only that had changed was me getting vaccines. Trying to get them straightened out. New lab work
Inner ear vertigo (b)(6) healthcare dr. I misses two days work on an antibiotic and nausea vertigo medicine.
I have a sinus infection right now I am being treated for and more trouble with my ears
Rash papular, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Dysphonia
Raised rash to injection site as well as down the upper part of left arm five days post first dose
Monday nite woke up drenched in sweat head to toe! Like when a fever breaks, but I had no fever!
A little over a week ago I broke out in hives! I believe it was the cinnamon I had been putting on my oatmeal every morning for the better part of 2wks! Ive never had a reaction to this before!
I have red spots that are bite like on my upper & lower arms! I have had similar spots on legs over the last couple of months. Some are postural like heads!
Loss of appetite
Night sweats
4days ago had a dry raspy throat. Sinises running but mainly throat uncomfortable. Tired with som body aches no fever. Mom. Had laryngitis, treated with home remedy, better today.
Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion, Memory impairment and Tinnitus
Feverish
Ringing in ears, slightly dizzy
Afternoon only for headache and tiredness
Forgetting things
Ringing in my ears
Ears ringing
Short breath O2 79-87, fever 100-101F, sore muscles, headache, hard dry cough, thick mucus,
Shortness of breath. Prescribed a rescue inhaler. office visit, follow up with more dr office visits
I tested positive for Covid in November 2021 and then again inJanuary 2022 just BEFORE my booster shot I had Covid for the third time. The first time bding in late March 2020.
Nervousness and Epistaxis
YES! I was told to contact you ASAP. Four hours after my 2nd vaccine yesterday (at Loudon Speedway), I got a significant bloody nose out of nowhere. I have NEVER had a bloody nose in my life. I assume it was related to the vaccine. My doctors office said that if it continued, I should go immediately to the ER. It stopped so I never went. I am a little nervous. Id love to hear from someone ASAP about thus occurrence. Thank you.
I asked for someone to call me. It never happened. (b)(6). I got a significant nose bleed 4 hours after my 2nd vaccine. Please call me ASAP
Nose bleeds
Heart rate irregular, Heart rate increased and Muscle spasms
Heart rate issue. I have a Fitbit and track my heart rate religiously. It settled at a resting of 90bpm plus. Normal is 55-57bpm.
Resting Heart rate still 20bpm higher than normal
Erratic heart rate. I exercise and have tracked my BPM for 2yrs plus. My resting is 55-57. Two things can happen now- either within 30seconds of starting an exercise my BPM hits 140 or it does not rise from resting. I can feel my heart flop Monday Appointment
Heart rate issue. I have now met others with the same issue. Is this survey just a check off box or real? I am very disappointed with this operation.
I have an appointment with a cardiologist. Something went wrong with the vaccine for me. I should have not gotten it- I already had COVID and made it through. The vaccine created a potential life long issue.
Heart beat
Irregular heart rates Fatigue Muscle cramps
Rheumatoid arthritis, Bone pain and Back pain
Swollen lymph node in my under arm. Same side I got the vaccine. I had on 3/5/21 and didnt note on my check in because I didnt consider a symptom until I remembered someone mentioned she read something about that. I lasted about 2 days.
Swollen lymph node on same side as shot.
Swollen lymph node. Same side as injection.
Swollen lymph node same side as injection.
Swollen lymph node same side as vaccine
Aching bones in my legs and back pain. Maybe related to a flare up of my rheumatoid arthritis, hard to tell.
Joint dislocation, Rash pruritic and Edema peripheral
Armpit pain
Armpit pain. Not terrible, but noticeable. As a women it is a little worrisome because it could be a symptoms of breast cancer, but pretty sure its from the vaccine.
Itching on the rash that is not at the injection site (opposite side of arm from the spot where injected, near armpit).
My arm continues to have localized pain (not at injection site), and last week my wrist bone popped out. I went to urgent care and they could not explain why. They even took x-rays of my wrist.
Sore armpit and swollen armpit. This is where pain is mostly.
COVID
Psoriatic arthropathy, Injection site warmth and Feeling hot
But, joint pain normal b/c of psoriatic arthritis
Normal level of treatable joint pain b/c of psoriatic arthritis
The level of joint pain is slightly higher than "normal" for me. This is usually moderately high b/c of psoriatic arthritis, and which requires daily pain meds.
Joint pain slightly higher than normal. Arm is hot/feverish at area of redness near shot site, but no overall fever.
Ongoing, about the same, controlled with meds. Also, warm skin on arm where reddened near vax site.
No longer more than normal for me (controlled w/pain meds). Arm redness gone, and only slightly warmer, less than last 3 days.
Impaired work ability, Syncope and Asthma
Trouble breathing
Dizziness moderate
Dizziness, lightheadedness, almost passed out
Asthma attack, had to use inhaler multiple times thru day
Trouble breathing, blood pressure too high, light headed
Trouble breathing, used inhaler often
Migraines have gotten increasingly worse. Medications have been completely changed to attempt to fix the issue. Still having trouble breathing and I am using a rescue inhaler 1-2 times a day.
Breathing has gotten worse again out of nowhere. Migraine has not stopped and was so bad Monday that I had to call in sick.
Temporomandibular pain and dysfunction syndrome, Photosensitivity reaction and Muscle strain
Swelling in underarm of arm which got injection (lymph node?)
Muscle pain/strain in right arm, thumb pain (ligament or joint related) in left thumb
Have a rash on my face that is itchy but it started Thursday (before the 2nd shot)
Headache
Heartburn
Face/neck rash worsened. Started 2 1/2 weeks after second shot. Controlled with 180mg Allegra daily.
Facial and neck rash worsened
More muscle and joint pains, stiffness
Asthma exacerbation
Rashes on my feet. TMJ. Sun sensitivity on arms. Scheduling appt with doctor
Ear infection, Influenza and Diarrhea
Cold/flu with fever for a few days and congestion for two weeks beginning May 11, 2021. Negative Covid test.Occasional ache ongoing since vaccination in injection area.
Head cold. (2 Negative Covid tests.) Ear infection discovered by Primary Care physician during wellness exam. Prescribed Z-pac. Regular office visit
Diarrhea has been occasional since shot on Monday. May not be related at all.
Mild cough
Dizziness for the past 24 hours.
Cluster headache, Pain of skin and Menstruation delayed
Skin on back tender to touch.
I have never had a migraine or cluster headache, but over night I developed a pounding, severe headache behind my right ear. Resolved after a few hours, but almost worthy of a hospital visit. Called my ER nurse mother to ensure I was doing all I could to alleviate the pain 7 of 10 scale.
Am 6 weeks late for period. Not pregnant. Assume from booster
Sore throat. Assuming sinus infection. Binax now test came back negative. Skipped work because I did not want to risk transmitting while I located The test. Still wearing two medical masks at work just in case.
Skin wound, Tongue ulceration and Tenderness
Rash over 90 % of my body. Not breaking the skin. No itching or swelling. Just very concerning.
I have an ulcer on my tongue that happened yesterday with the rash. The rash is still VERY visible, but no itching ,swelling or breathing problem.
Recurring rash with swelling and tenderness.I was diagnosed Covid 19 on September 1st, 2020.
The rash that covered my body has lessened except for two spots on each leg. They arr sore to the touch and one of them has broken through the skin with clear liquid leaking. I am treating it with polysporin for now
I have two of the spots with the rash break through the skin. Multiple days of polysporin and still not completely healed. I began a epsom salt and vinegar soak and am seeing some improvement. I still have bouts of extreme fatigue daily.
There is still one spot on my leg that has not healed from the rash outbreak .
Periodic breakouts of rash that developed after the first vaccine. Primary care.
Seborrhoeic keratosis, Acne and Dyspepsia
Nausea, weak feeling stomach, burning in stomach. Took some antibiotics (2 days) and feeling almost normal. Appt with my primary care doctor for annual physical in 3 weeks
Slight achy legs
Tiny skin pimples have appeared body wide. Not sure if due to vaccine or hot weather. No pain just a little skin itchiness.
Pimples on face and seborrheic keratosis wart on face near right ear Dermatologist
Joint pain and fatigue
Still lowered energy levels...get fatigued quickly.
Get tired easily. Intermittent joint pain on both elbows
Brachioradial pruritus, Dystonia and Mental disorder
Stuffy
Swelling in armpit same side as shot
My left armpit is swollen and sore. Same side as shot. Sore and swollen collar bone. Ice pick headaches.
Low grade fever on and off at night
My dystonia and mental illness medications seem to be stronger... making me dizzy, confused, etc.
sinus infection + significant problems with breathing when sleeping+ vomitting. spoke to my muscular-neurologist, general practitioner and psychiatrist. Doctor suggestions: allergy to Augmentin? reaction to TriHexyphen? need Cpap? other corona strain general practitioner
Brachioradial pruritus on the arm where I got the vaccine shot.
Pharyngeal erythema, Mental disorder and Blood pressure fluctuation
Cough, red throat
I have COVID, I'm having heart palpitations, raise and lowered blood pressure,
I have COVID, and they found a blood clot on my lung
Severe anxiety, not getting the 3rd dose or getting the COVID vaccine next year. I had to go to the hospital for 5 days after my 2nd shot.
Due to my 2nd vaccine i had in march, i havent been the same, i ended up in the psych ward plus tremors about 2 days after the 2nd dose. After the 1st dose of my vaccine, i got a blood clot.
Numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. Feet and hands are cold. Emotional issues
Alopecia and Injection site bruising
Bruising in the immediate area of the injection site.
I have more bruising around the injection site. It is becoming more black and blue than yesterday. .
I have a bruise at the injection site.
My hair started to fall out of my head and i sought consiltations with my Family Practitioner and Immunologist. I also had labworker performed and scheduled an appointment with a Dermatologist. In person medical appointments with Family Practitioner and Immunologist.
Toothache, Alopecia and Sinus disorder
Every joint hurting and shooting pain throughout my body
My hair is really falling out.
My hair is falling out in clumps
I have fatigue that comes and goes. And I continue to lose my hair. I continue also to have rashes that come and go
Having a hard time sleeping, still have rashes on and off, there are days when I just dont not feel good for no reason, there are days that Im totally exhausted for no reason. Sinuses are worse than ever. My teeth have been hurting for no reaso Dr. Dental
Vulvovaginal burning sensation, Bladder disorder and Neck pain
Super tired and not sure how to describe it, but a really achy neck, Nymph nodes in neck are swollen. Had my period last week and was really wiped out from it. Just began to feel better and now fatigued and achy neck with swollen lymph nodes.
soreness in the arm that got the shot
I caught COVID in early September. Since then I've been having issues with my bladder, feeling like I have a bladder infection but I don't, and I've also had some vaginal burning, but also no infection there.
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