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.
Odynophagia, Cardiac flutter and Palpitations
A little pain in my lower back kidney areas
I wake daily with dizziness and slight headache it does pass after an hour or two and get better
Soar throat
Sore throat it hurts to swallow
Aches getting less intense
I have been having mild pain constantly in my left upper chest and shoulder area since the vaccine not thinking that chest pain could be related but that is when the pain started and it hasnt stopped even periodically heart flutters or palpitatio I have a dr appointment
Pyelocaliectasis, Spinal pain and Abdominal pain lower
Evening of the eighth day after vaccination my injection sight swole up 4x3 inches with rash. That night my same side hand became swollen. Used cortisone cream that didnt help much. Started taking Benadryl next morning and had no further symptoms
No. Feel so much better so far than I felt after my first dose.
Soon after I eat I have bloating and gas, sometimes abdominal pain.
Severe GI symptoms (diarrhea, lower abdominal pain, burning pain across stomach) w/trip to ER midMay. Pelvic CT, followed by endoscopy w/biopsies & colonoscopy. Lost 15lb. Abdominal ultrasound midJuly. Slight renal pelvic dilation. Omeprazole helping Outpatient for endoscopy and colonoscopy
About 2 months ago started having terrible pain in my hips and lumbar spine. X-rays of both and MRI of hips were normal. MRI of lumbar to be on February 17 and follow up with doctor on 22nd. In office visit with doctor
Weight increased, Peripheral swelling and Rash
I had a rash exactly at 8th day after moderna shot. 9th day it spread all across my arm with swelling and need to rush to pcp who put me on 5 day steroid course.
Body pain
Tried riding a bike today but having hard time breathing at higher resistance which may have been caused because of eating iboprofin 400-600mg every 6 jours
Feel very tired. Gained weight after vaccine which I was able to fully control until vaccine. Get more tired doing cardio exercises and still not back to normal like pre vaccine.
Lung disorder, Angina pectoris and Cardiac disorder
Dizzy & light headed.
Very loose stool , fatigue , arm where shot was givin is sore.
Dizzy soar through coughing. Cant clear throat
No
Eyesight is bad
Headache is very consistent.
It seems my arms are not healing very fast. They just hurt when using them at work , & never seem to heal from that shot & the pain the shot caused.
Heart problems. Had to go to ER. Since 2nd shot Ive not been able to clear my lungs either.
Heart pain. Went to ER Sunday
Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Muscle fatigue and Burning sensation
Upper arm of injection site has been on and off warm, sore, fatigued, and mildly burning since day 8 post injection. Nothing severe, but annoying. No visible skin issues. To redness. No rash.
Constant burning sensation and tenderness of arm on injection side from elbow to neck starting day 8 post dose 1 and continuous until this moment. Contact health department
Pain at original injection site on opposite arm as well as new injection site.
Original injection site (opposite arm) pain returned and itching and burning still present since day 8 after first injection from elbow to neck
Original injection site in opposite arm still burning near mid upper arm and shoulder and muscle is fatigued
Fatigued muscle and slight burning sensation from shoulder to neck on side of original injection in opposite arm to second injection, since day 8
Original injection site on opposite arm warm and burning sensation near shoulder
Original injection site in opposite arm sore and shoulder muscle has burning sensation since day 8
Shoulder and arm pain since several days after first injection was administered. Suspect SIRVA. Will be seeking medical treatment next week if not resolved.
Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
This is my 1st check-in since my 1st vaccine (Pfizer) on 4/9/21. On 4/10/21, I began experiencing tingling/numbness in my left arm, the arm in which the shot was given, among other side effects. The numbness has not lessened & it's been over 3 weeks.
My arm is still numb from my first vaccine 7 weeks ago and is not showing any signs of improvement.
My left arm is still numb from my first vaccine on April 9, 2021.
Balance disorder, Heart rate increased and Decreased appetite
Not sleeping well at night, so feeling tired during the day.
Balance is occasionally unsteady. Seems associated with eye movemment occasionally. No burning. No nystagmus. Clear vision. Good focus. No issues when sitting. No other neuro symptoms noted. Will keep track. Not seeking medical assessment now
Onset of sharp substernal pain, headache, rapid heart rate, lasting about 1 1/2 hours. Exhaustion, decreased appetite,
Colonic abscess, Diverticulitis and Wheezing
Mild tenderness when I lift my arm
Sneezing, congestion
Cough, congestion, sore throat, wheezing, headache, fatigue
Congestion from sinus infection. Taking Augmentin since 2/1. This is what caused symptoms. Had a Covid test on 1/30 which was negative
Mental fog
Mental fog, arm tingling, cold waves
Ongoing sinus infection, improving slowly
Fatigue, cough, chest congestion
Productive cough, sore throat, low grade fever. Sinus infection from 1/31 never fully got better. Now on prednisone and Azelastine nasal spray
Cough, chest congestion, stiff muscles
Mild aches fever headache and fatigue lasting 4 days
Diverticulitis with abscess
Deafness unilateral, Injected limb mobility decreased and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
No energy at all, simplest things take a Normas effort
so fatigued
better than yesterday
I woke up on eighth day after vaccine and was deaf in my right ear. I was seen immediately by my doctor. Next morning I could hear again. had thorough audiology work up on the ninth day; hearing is perfect. no known cause for SHL Audiology exam
My injection arm continues to be stiff, I still cannot lift it over my head. But the pain is better. My fatigue level Is a little better but Im still not able to work or resume normal activities
joint aches, fatiqoe. VERY slow to recover
Pain in the arm, fatigue and achiness gradually improves but its so slow its been seven days since my shot
Pain in my arm is better, but its still hard to breeze my arm over my head. So I am going to email my doctor about it I am thinking it would be a good idea to see a PT. But will wait and see what my doctor has to say pain is better
I still have pain in my injected arm. It has gotten better but it has not gone away. I am unable to Lift my arm over my head without pain. It makes it very difficult to get dressed.
Since the first shot and more so after the second shot, Ive been having numerous episodes of pretty severe diarrhea. I dont know if its related to the vaccine or not. I tend to have a sensitive body that reacts to things. GI doc involved
I had five weeks of chills and bone weary fatigue in January and February. I had six Covid tests they were all negative. No fever no upper respiratory symptoms. Just had to assume that it was some random virus
Have been tired since the booster shot But it's only mild
I have a really bad cold. Bad sore throat and stuffy nose and fatigue. I do not have covid. i've done Two antigen tests and one PCR test all negative.
Covid; Current symptom is fatigue
Trisomy 21, Fear and Dyskinesia
My daughter has Dow syndrome and remission leukemia she is 16 years old
She move a lot her hands, she is non verbal,
This vaccine is for kids with Down syndrome, I not sure for second dosis she trouble with her body some time she can not walk and all the progre after Leukimia, she came back with to much move her hands and to much scary, please not only ask a question could you call me , tank you
Terrible for kid with DOWN SYNDROME
My daughter is non verbal I am writing for her, she has Dow sindrome it is hard to kids with disabilities
Neurologist problems, the doctor stop the second dosis, for a month, this is ok, my daughter has Dow syndrome and remisión of leukemia.
Doctor say stops second vaccine
After the first vaccine my daughter with Down syndrome and leucemia continue with severe effects neurologico problems and she can't speak.
You only ask questions but never help SO SAD
Bronchial irritation, Hypoglycemia and Discharge
Sore throat and nasal congestion, drainage for about 1 week Seen by my primary care person while in my car in doctors parking lot
Cold symptoms-nasal congestion, drainage, mild sore throat, for 2 days, then more bronchial irritation, cough from drainage. Drainage has remained clear throughout.
Cold symptoms-sinus congestion, runny nose, fatigue, mild cough from post-nasal drip for last 3 days. No fever, no other symptoms.
Sensitive skin, Tenderness and Erythema
On Thursday, April 1, I woke with a very runny nose, and and it was much more tender than usual. That soreness continued throughout the day, and continued into the next day, Friday April 2. In addition, my nose was extremely tender on the tip and I noticed that it looked a little reddish in that area. Today, April 3, the third day, it feels slightly less sore but I can still see some redness on the tip.
The previously reported runny nose, nose tip sensitivity, and slight nose tip redness is much better.
Tympanic membrane perforation, Formication and Irritable bowel syndrome
Skin crawling sensation
Incredibly bad PMSworst ever
Incredibly heavy period with debilitating PMS. Worst in my life
Swollen lymph nodes
Swollen lymph nodes in neck
Dramatic increase in IBS symptoms In-person visit with PCP
Swollen, painful lymph nodes in neck
Consistently enlarged lymph nodes in neck since booster
Rash
Strange rash slowly spreading over body starting from legs spreading upwards
Ear infection with ruptured eardrum resistant to antibiotics
Photopsia, Aphthous ulcer and Musculoskeletal discomfort
Neck discomfort on left side (shot arm) started 2nd day. It moved toward right side of neck and head and is gone after 7 days.
Chills and pain lessened after taking Aleve.
Temporary retinal flashes. One night this week. Disappeared next day.
What seems like a canker sore inside my mouth at the hinge of my right jaw. I take Aleve and I am waiting for it to heal in maybe two weeks.
Insomnia
Reaction to my fifth shot. Two hours of chills six hours after the shot. Then everything was fine.
Mental impairment, Poor quality sleep and Pregnancy
I was hosting an out-of-town guest last night and had more sugar before bed and didnt sleep well, so I think my fatigue is due more to all of that than the vaccine itself, though I was probably a little more concerned after the injection and mental anxiety could have contributed to lack of sleep too.
Just soreness at the site of the injection.
I had body aches then a sore throat in the days immediately following my third dose of the vaccine. I took a rapid antigen home test and tested negative for COVID at first, then positive.
I can't remember when the last check-in was, but I had a sore arm and then body aches, fever, and sore throat after my third shot. I tested positive for COVID just after getting the booster.
Contusion, Herpes zoster and Chills
Mi ojo del lado derecho siento k me est a palpitando y ni inglés no me permite ser más especÃfica xq no lo entiendo
Dolor en el brazo
Me duele mucho mi brazo y mis piernas , pies y planta de mis pies
Dolor en mis pier , pies y talones y
Me duelen mis piernas pies y plantas
En mis brazos, piernas y espalda
El dÃa de hoy me siento de la patada, tengo muchos escalofrÃos, me duele mucho la cabeza y tengo escalofrÃos y tengo mucha fatiga
Me están saliendo muchos como moretones
Me dio culebrilla(shingles)
Musculoskeletal disorder, Movement disorder and Gout
No
Urinary infection.
Hives and right arm not lifting. Email for hives medicine. Visit to chiropractor and physical therapy for arm.
Still have red itchy areas and can't raise right arm.
Those red itchy spots and an arm that won't raise.
Just the red itchy areas and an arm that won't raise.
Just the red itchy areas and the arm that won't raise.
Right big toe developed increasing pain during the day. I am at total access care having an x-ray. Also had MRI yesterday because I cannot lift arm . Some years found.
First episode of gout.
Tired
Multiple sclerosis, Joint range of motion decreased and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
I have Relapsing-remitting MS, and I have arthritis in my shoulders. Before the shots, minimal range of motion. After shots, barely able to stretch without pain in both shoulders.
Feeling better every day. But all activities are slowed down. My husband who's way older than I am, had NO symptoms. Argh. But seriously, he's philosophically against getting flu shots or vaccinations. I was so happy that he came with me.
Feeling much better today
Personality disorder, Streptococcal infection and Musculoskeletal chest pain
Headache, sneezing, sinus congestion
Congestion, cough. His brother has the flu
Heightened anxiety. Has diagnosed anxiety before vaccines.
Left upper rib pain and headache only when running for a little while
Congestion, nausea, itchy watery eyes, body aches, fatigue
Still congested and has a cough. No fever ever showed.
Congestion and a dry cough
Cough and wheezing. Diagnosed with anxiety and perfectionism and placed on 1mg Gaunfacine Hcl twice a day.
Strep with fever and sudden high bpm of 224 and developed a strep rash. He did not receive antibiotics because they aren't available
Osteoarthritis, Spinal pain and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
Weakness
I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis 5 years ago. I have rarely had pain, only rare dull ache or soreness. Starting 02/09/2021 my joints (knees, hips, back neck and hands) began to bother me. The symptoms have increased since then affecting activities
Joints still hurt (hands, hips, knees, back, neck and shoulders). Yes can do daily activities and workouts with more stretching, less weight and more time. Discomfort and occasional pain.
Runny nose, sore muscles, nausea, headache and low grade fever not related to COVID (had viral test - negative 3/18)
Flare up of arthritis symptoms for ~ 3 months that are now declining. Also, lower spine pain radiating down leg - receiving physical therapy and returning to modified gym/physical activities this week. Not back to pre COVID activity level yet.
Metapneumovirus infection, Feces soft and Frequent bowel movements
Fatigue and nausea.
Cough and congestion
Bronchitus
Sneezing coughing and congestion lasting 14 days.
Upper respiratory infection human meta-Pneumovirus
Chest and nasal congestion, cough, runny nose.
I had a sore throat, stuffy head and cough that progressed to congestion in my chest with a productive cough from a non-productive cough at the beginning.
Loose stool for six days.
Continuing soft stool with frequent elimination.
Joint stiffness, swollen ankles and muscle aches.
Limb immobilization, Ophthalmic migraine and Joint range of motion decreased
Unable to raise arm; muscle weakness in upper arm
Still cannot raise arm all the way.
Range of motion of upper arm almost back to normal!
Arm is again sore at the injection site (2nd shot was almost a month ago on 1/8/21)
Increased ocular migraines, arm pain at site of injection
Swelling and tenderness of lymph nodes in R axilla (shot given in R arm)
Swelling and tenderness of R axillary lymph nodes (recd shot in R arm)
Neck pain, Lymphadenopathy and Oropharyngeal pain
sore throat started about 5 hrs. after shot
1st dose of vaccine: I experienced and am still experiencing enlarged lymph nodes from my first dose. They are concentrated on the side where I received the vaccine. Chest, clavicle, neck. I also had a sore neck, same side for about 4 days.
Just a note that the lymph nodes from the 1st dose are still enlarged
I thought it would be important for you to know that the lymph nodes in my neck and chest area are still enlarged. Gynecologist who indicated they were most likely enlarged because of COVID vaccine. I have a follow up appointment in 8 weeks
Tongue cancer metastatic, Oral neoplasm and Lip and/or oral cavity cancer
Dont really feel good good
Really give out
Feel like crap. Been in bed for 2 days
Sleeping all day
My arm I received the shot in become red in the area of the shot to the size of a half dollar. My arm swelled and was red all coming down my arm. This all happen a week and a half After my shot. My Dr has put me on medication for a week.
Very bad headache
Very tried
I had oral cancer and had to have surgery and 18 lymph nodes removed from my neck.
Tightly in my chest and losing my breath
This didn't just happen but in Dec I got covid and didnt feel better till Feb. I had tongue cancer last May and my scan i had done the first of Dec was good but after covid I had another scan and the cancer was in my neck. All I thought was covid!!
My cancer is back Cancer center
Restlessness, Vaginal hemorrhage and Menstrual disorder
Redness and minimal swelling around the injection site that first appeared 11 days post-vaccination of first dose. Redness and swelling lasted for three days without any other issues and disappeared on its own.
Restlessness
Abnormal period cycles. I normally have a regular cycle that is consistent. Two period cycles after the second dose were late by an average of 7 days. My third period cycle was early by 5 days.
When I become sick with a cold or allergies I now have light spotting during the duration of the illness. This spotting is separate from my menstrual cycle and is followed up with a negative pregnancy test.
Body temperature, Swelling face and Flushing
Yesterday my face was flushed and swelled after injection was gone in 15 min
During night headache morning temp and chills rest of day good
On day two my throat was itchy on and off cant get back that page.
Do I get 2nd shot because of reaction in first hour flushed face and swelling in face ?
Tired
Ear ringing Told dr at yearly visit he said try some flnoaise at night ears looked good. Didn't work. Happens at nightly mainly
Irregular breathing, Poor quality sleep and Irritability
Last evening I felt like my breathing was irregular but it has felt normal today.
Just a little irregular breathing like after my first shot.
Am cold sometimes but different from chills
Im not sure if the fatigue today is related to the vaccine since I didnt feel it yesterday. The fatigue didnt occur until late morning and into the afternoon.
The above symptoms occurred after going to bed last night.
Feeling cold at times but different than chills
Last night I had mild chest pain behind my breastbone that I did not have with previous doses. The pain eased by morning but I didn't sleep well because of the discomfort.
I forgot to say in yesterday's report that I was seeing my doctor today about the chest pain I experienced late on 5/9/22. He said while there are still things we don't know about the vaccines, it's possible the mild chest pain was shot related.
I had Covid beginning July 6th with mild symptoms: inflamed throat, chills, fever, body aches, dry cough, runny/ stuffy nose. The dry cough lasted longest. New symptom I didn't have before Covid are evening hot flashes, not severe but annoying. I'm scheduled to see my doctor on Aug. 18th about the hot flashes.
Thermal burn, Rosacea and Pruritus
I had one on my neck a couple weeks ago ....now its on my cheek ...i dont think uts related but im not sure
I had a rash on my neck like a week before i got the vaccine now ive got Rosecea on my cheek kinda burns and itches.... but i cant say for sure that itis from the vaccine it didnt even make my arm too sore ... less than 24 hours im seeing my doctor tomorrow to see what he says Made a doctor appointment to see what he thinks.
I saw a doctor about the rash (rosecea) on my face he thinks it has nothing to do with the vaccine. Office visit
Atrial flutter, Back disorder and Muscle fatigue
Not related to shot. Back spasms due back prob.
Only related to back issues & taking muscle relax.
On 3/10, day after vaccine, serious muscle fatigue & groggy. Both arms sore.
Lightheaded & Intestinal discomfort Phone call
Some sense of internal fluttering
Sometimes occasional lightheadedness. And a few times an internal flutter sensation. Everything is ok with my blood pressure. After about 7 days, had an itchy, rash under left arm for 2 days. 2 phone calls with Drs. office. Have scheduled appt. with primary Dr. on 4/1/21
Muscle spasms lower back into left leg. Telephone
Back & leg spasms, related to degenerative disc disease.
Intermittent Muscle tightness & pain in shoulders & legs. Doctor visit
Visual impairment, Vision blurred and Hypertension
Heart racing, BP 175/99
High Blood Pressure Today is 157/94 Regular Doctor
My eyesight has changed. I cannot see through my prescription eyeglasses. Things are blurry.
My vision has changed. I am concerned!
Vision changes
Vision impaired. Swelling in left underarm
Unable to see clearly through my prescription eyeglasses
My vision is still impaired. Not able to see through my prescription eyeglasses nor read up close items as I did prior to the second dose of Pfizer vaccine I spoke with my primary care nurse, and a doctor where I received my Pfizer vaccine
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