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.
Numbness. This could be from the shot or could be due to a medical condition I have when I am stressed.
My period came earlier than normal. May have nothing to do with the shot.
Likely allergies but had some asthma issues this week. Used normal course of treatment and am fine now.
My hormones and periods have been a little off. My hormones and periods are typically clockwork. My doctor mentioned she had heard other women with a similar reaction.
The day after I took the shot, I was at a ballgame and I sit in the bleachers with direct sunlight. That night my face swelled up. It stayed swelled up for approximately 24 hours. I wondered if I shouldn't have been in the sun after the vaccine.
Pain in left arm, shoulder, ribs where I received shot. Isn't constant, but is aggravating. Didn't have these issues before the vaccine. Still feeling tired. Next shot April 12th.
Aching pain down my left arm. This same thing happened with the two previous shots.
Congested. Cough. No temperature. Able to breathe ok. Slept fairly well.
shoulder sore, but not bad. other health problems cause fatigue too
faint soreness in deltoid
only the faintest soreness in my shoulder
I'm often tired because of other health problems.
I have autoimmune disease so that pain is normal.
I have other health problems so it might not be the vaccine.
I have other health problems
might be other health problems
probably from other health problems
Headache, aching
Digestive problem, aching, but I have other health conditions and started other intense medication, so I don't think it's the vaccine.
I have auto immune disease which has been acting up but I'm not sure if it's related to the shot
might not be the vaccine because I have auto immune disease
I've had random muscle spasms at the injection site every day since I received the vaccine.
cough, sore throat, ear ache
Im due to start my menstrual cycle and my breast were very tender, like when I was pregnant. Never had it like that outside of pregnancy. I am not pregnant, tubes removed.
Hot flashes
Cough small amounts of phlegm
Sore throat
Headaches daily. Blood pressure has been elevated also. No history of blood pressure issues outside of pregnancy.
Cough and congestion, possibly allergy related but have been taking allergy medication.
Ive had a lot of joint pain which is unusual for me.
Arm just hurts
Feel like I need to throw up but have not. Feel like I got covid all over again
Ringing in ears still happening since shot
Ear ringing
Ear ringing still going on. Sometimes gets really loud. Having to get mouth piece now due to chills and shaking has made teeth shift.
Ear still ringin since covid in November
Ear still ringing. Sometimes it is loud ENT
Ear ringing. Visit to see how to stop ringing
Ears still ringing
Ringing in ears TMJ STILL A LIYTLE BRAIN FOG
I think I had food poisoning on Monday. Stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea. Nothing to do with the shot.
Mild covid. Sore throat, cough, fatigue
Dizzyness & low blood pressure
Cough, fatigue, yellow mucus. No fever though.
I had a cold from 12/7- 12/15. Now Covid. Positive tests on 12/21 & 12/29. Still symptomatic. Early infection came with head & earache, fever to 101.8, heavy coughing, runny nose & sinus congestion, lots of yellow mucus- both lung & sinus, fatigue.
After 1st dose, day 1-3 injection site pain, hardness, redness while taking Claritin in the day and Benadryl at night; day 6-15 swelling lymph nodes; day 16 nausea vomiting followed by fast heartbeat; day 17-18 hardness on the left arm, first on the top half, next day at the bottom half; After second dose, day 1-2 injection site pain starting 10 min after the shot, 4 hours later had fever, headache, body pain, chills. These symptoms lasted for about 30 hours. Had to sleep for 22 hours continuously. Took Tylenol that covered 32 hours. Day 2 at midnight, found muscle twitching in the left palm. The muscle links to the thumb. Same side as twice vaccination. Muscle twitching is persistent. Still experiencing it. Neither a doctor from OMS/NIH nor the doctor from Kaiser that I consulted know what to do.
Muscle twitching in my left palm
Left ear infection, muscle twitching in left palm
muscle twitching in left palm; Left ear infection starting yesterday
Muscle twitching disappeared today, while left ear infection is still ongoing.
Joint pain in left wrist and left ankle. It lasted for two days and disappeared afterwards. The muscle twitching lasted for about 8 days in total and disappeared afterwards. Left ear infection disappeared after having ear drops for seven days
Occasional mild pain In left ear after 7 days of treatment for the infection in the left ear following over 30 hours of fever
Joint pain in left wrist and left ankle
Oddly, a piercing pain in my left shoulderof the injection arm. And some very slight trembling. Thought odd. Not severe! Piercing pain happened a few times. Trembling once. Again, nothing serious.
I am noticing some joint and muscle pains I havent previously hadseems a little odd to me. Monitoring. Is not keeping me from working functioning. Just moving a little slower than normal. Im a high-energy type. So noticing this change.
I cant imagine at this point that the diarrhea is related to the shot.
Insomnia!
Coincidental or not, unsure, but something like insect bites appeared lower extremities. Taking a long time to heal up too. Perhaps some type of insect, but a first.
Just tired but I'm having lung problems so to be expected.
Dizzy.tired and getting tireder,hot
Extremely tired.pain in arm constantly.just want to sleepp
Very very tired.pain all the way down my left arm but no redness at the site.im sure i.ll be better tomorrow
Very very tired very very dizzy feeling very sick.
Extremely tired.arm still very painful.just want to sleepep
Tired.exhausted,right leg hurts and keeps giving out never had it before several other people have had the same effect.arm still sore.,,now we're being told mask have to be worn so why did I have to be vaccinated?I want to know how many vaccinated pe
Leg keeps giving out.NEVER had before.other people said the same thing.please check
I had a breast biopsy which has made me feel quite unwell nothing to do with covid.
Breast cancer
Loss of appetite; prickly sensation under my skin, especially on upper body; worsening of the normal problems I have from MS (limited energy, one arm and leg not working as well, etc)
Lack of appetite
Some digestive issues - gas, bloating, etc
All my usual MS symptoms are much worse - problems with balance, proprioception, spasticity, and grip in one hand
Loss of appetite, and my MS symptoms are worse again
Very little appetite
Sharp headaches
MS symptoms worse - fatigue, balance and stability
Gastrointestinal problems over a few days, 2 different times. Periodic fatigue. MS symptoms sometimes worse. Swollen and painful cuticles on 5 or 6 of my toes.
Diagnosed with thyroid cancer Will be having surgery and maybe radiation.
A burning pain that feels like it's radiating down the inside of my arms and legs, along the bones. And some heightened symptoms from MS damage - my right leg I'd less responsive and feels heavier.
My usual symptoms from MS are still a little worse today - one leg and hand not as responsive and number than usual.
New cold sore on my lip
What seemed like a bad cold with cough and phlegm. Tested negative for covid in home test
Itchy bumps on arm that received vaccine but below elbow, not around injection site in upper deltoid.
Unusually vivid dreams continue
Vivid dreams continue but am sleeping well.
Inguinal hernia Outpatient hernia repair
Chest cold 4 weeks ago negative PCR test for COVID 4 days after first symptoms
Constipation and abdominal pain
Rising PSA but still <10.0
Rising PSA
Mild chest congestion, mild 99.4 temperature.
Stomach & esophageal burning
Stomach & esophagus burning have had ear pressure and ringing/buzzing in the ear since the shot. Also dry tongue and strange taste since shot
Stomach and esophagus burning
Had buzzing/ringing in the ear and ear pressure since shortly after the injection
Buzzing/ringing in the ear
Strange taste/strange saliva in mouth
Dry mouth
Strange taste in mouth and dry mouth
Strange taste in mouth
Bad taste in mouth
Itchy rash on arm and chestNausea and stomach pain still with odd taste in mouth
Nausea, stomach pain, still have strange taste/strange saliva
Odd taste in mouth that came on after first vaccineHigh Blood Pressure is worse
Heart beating rapid and different palpitations then Ive had before. Blood pressure running higher
Heart palpitations, fluttering sometimes beating fast
Dizziness
Still dizzy slightly less than yesterday
I saw yellow spots when I first woke up, but it went away after a few minutes. The dizziness is lessening. No headaches today.
The dizziness is less today. I was very fatigued after working yesterday, felt woozy throughout the day. Wednesday morning when I first woke up and looked up at my black ceiling fan, it looked dark blue, or dark green. The normal black color returned after a few minutes. I had a few heart palpitations throughout the day Wednesday, and a few left on Thursday. Thursday and Friday I saw yellow spots when I woke up, and that went away after a few minutes to normal vision. This morning upon waking up only briefly saw yellow spots. Today feels like I have a bit of brain fog.
Tired and a little dizzy or brain fog, similar to yesterday
Still have a little brain fog, off balance feel at times. This is the best I felt all week.
My chest has had pain yesterday and today. Still having slight dizziness or off balance feel, and I havent had to take the meds for it for two days. It effects my daily activities and work to a degree.
Chest pressure, High blood pressure, feeling slightly faint, brain fog, short of breath
Still have slight dizzy feeling or brain fog
Asthmatic like symptoms
Asthma like symptoms, had to take a few puffs of my inhaler to ease the heaviness in my chest
Friday thru today in the morning I saw yellow spots, but it will go away after a few minutes.
Couldnt sleep last night, very tired today.
My body temperature is usually 97° F or lower. Running at 98.8° today has been uncomfortable, causing dizziness and dry, hot, tired eyes
Dizziness, loopy feeling. I usually run about 97° F or lower. Having a temp of 99° has left my eyes feeling dry, hot, and tired. I feel the crummiest today. The injection site feels better, though. Arm is less sore.
I usually run a little over 96° F...so, 98.42° F is uncomfortable for me.
Difficulty sleeping
Fluid filled lesions on arm i got injection... dx by my dr as possible shingles
Dx with shingles day after shot. All lesions are on my left arm below injection site.. including palm of my hand. Extremely painful. I did not have any symptoms prior to getting the shot.
As reported before... shingles on left arm.. not at site. They continue to be painful, but better than previous days. More lesions came out on palm of hand, front of hand, and fingers.. which are painful. The lesions on the arm are sore, and red. The shooting pain is controlled by continuous motrin 800mg around the clock. Taking valtrex a/o
Cont to experience effects of shingles
Cont with rash on left arm and hand. Pain has decreased. Having cont. pain in elbow area and hands.
Cont. with shingles rash... pain better
Shingles
Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit on the same side as the injection was given.
Continued swelling and pain in the axial lymph node on the same side where the injection was administered.
Continued lymphatic swelling in the armpit on the side the injection was given.
Minor axillary lymph node swelling and pain on the side where the injection was given.
Axial Lymph node swelling
Armpit lymph node swelling and pain
Armpit lymph node swelling and pain.
I saw my primary and they had annual labs done and they found traces of blood in my urine. Not sure it is related, but that's new. Getting retested tomorrow. I've been feeling fatigue in the afternoons and today more so than previous.
Last night my heart rate fluctuated between 90 and 100 and kept me up for 3 hours from 12 to 3am.
This past sunday after a negative covid test I was diagnosed with atypical pneumonia. I have a follow up with my primary doctor this coming Monday.
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My Lungs the left , was hurting, and my joins
Joint ,
Joint
Joint pain
I dont have the same strength on my Arms like before the Vaccine
I lost strength from my elbows down, my Dr told me that quite of few Patients complain about the same problem after the Vaccine, but he told me that it was going to get better.
I lost my strength of my arms, not completely but from my elbow down, I really don't want any more Vaccines for COVID-19 , I don't think is s good vaccine, Why one is not enough..????
I got a minor bloody nose, can't remember the last time I had one it's so rare.
On Wednesday I was very dizzy and nauseated for most of the day. But, after eating a lot of foods with sugars and salt I was feeling better. Don't know the cause- but I am sensitive to low blood sugar levels. But my caloric intake was normal.
My menstrual cycle (starting april 24) has been much heavier with increased cramping and longer duration (still going 6 days later with cramping and average blood flow instead of being over)
Not enough to check a box, but I might have a little joint and muscle pain. I just feel a little "yucky
I'm clicking mild because I could do my regular routine, but I am choosing to rest instead.
Weird taste in my mouth right after shot (<1 minute) that lasted about an hour. Didn't happen any other time
It actually was really red at the injection site yesterday, I didn't notice. But redness is gone today (in case it matters)
I have no idea if it's related but it's unusual, for the last 3 days I've had really severe acid reflux all day long and all night long. I normally take one Tums a week at night and I took three last night and it didn't help.
I have a head cold- sneezing, coughing, running and stuffed up nose, ear itching and intermittent blocking
Face and lips have been extremely red, irritated, feels as like a sever wind burn. Swollen lips and nothing is soothing it.
Still having flushed skin on face, neck and chest
Rash on face, severely red and hot.
Rashes on face, itching, swollen areas. Have had to use medication prescribed from a doctor after seeking treatment 3x since my second vaccine, as I had none of these issues pre-vaccine.
Continued rash on face, swelling and redness
Tingling of the tongue and decreased sense of smell.
Swollen lymph node in underarm, dry throat, sore eyes
Swollen lymph node under my arm, same arm as the injection site
Dry throat, slight swelling in the throat. Sore tongue and slight swelling.
Swollen lymph node under my arm, the same side as the vaccine injection. I have also been experiencing some stomach pain and digestive issues. I also still have a mild/moderate headache everyday, which is not normal.
Dry eyes & throat and heavier periods.
Swollen lymph node in armpit near injection site.
Swollen lymph node in armpit near injection site
Swollen lymph node in my armpit near injection site
Swollen armpit near injection site
Headaches
Nerve pain in shoulder, neck, and upper back since I got the 3rd booster. Chiropractor office visits
Sore throat for 6 days, minor body aches, very minor fever. Started on Wednesday with worsening symptoms on Friday. Got covid test on Saturday morning, came back negative. Today (Tuesday) is first day without symptoms.
A couple weeks ago, I had minor flu-like symptoms. I went to a wedding shortly before so it is likely that I caught something there. I did not self-test for COVID. Symptoms lasted a few days. I feel fine now.
Tinnitus. Had developed a few days after injection. Was intermittent now constant.
Nasal congestion
Tinnitus is back. Just like after the first dose.
Tinnitus
Headaches and tinnitus still.
Nausea, feeling hot-no feverStill tinnitus
Headaches on and off. Tinnitus still.
Still tinnitus. Now worse at times.
Prior to the vaccine shots my menstrual cycle was extremely regular. After the second dose it came early and ended up with two (heavy) in one month. None for the following month.Still have tinnitus, nausea, hot flashes.
Tinnitus, menstrual cycle still off, still experiencing flushing of the face and extreme nausea. All since the vaccine administration. Also have lymphadenopathy to left arm since injection received.
None new; still extreme nausea with facial flushing, off menstrual cycle and painful axilla on side of vaccine Primary care
Head ache, 1 nose bleed
Really bad headache for 48 hours after the first moderna vaccine. It still concerns me. I am fearful of getting the 2nd moderna shot. I have had strong reactions to vaccines before but this is the first time i felt fearful of getting a booster shot. The headach after the vaccine felt likecdeeo pressure all arounf my head. I wondered if i could end up habing a stroke. I wonder if I could get the Pfizer vaccine instead as my uderstanding from several pharmasists that it has less side effects.
Runny nose since vaccine. One bloody nose 3 days after vaccinne. I have herpes. The day after the vaccine my mouth hurt as if i had cold sores in my mouth. The next day that went away and my lips got very red and hurt. Then that was gone after 24 hours. The headache I had for 48 hours after the vaccine was the worst headache I have ever had.
Runny nose, coughing up flem. Mild but persistent
Many bloody noses I am going to an ear nose and throat specialist
Stuffy nose and head congestion
Tingling sensations, pressure feeling with my eyes, very tired.
Still feel congested and have sinus issues. Muscle and joint pain still there.
Slight headache, chills, head congestion, stuffy amd runny nose, dry mouth and mild cough, no fever.
For 2 days I was very dizzy and light headed where I almost fell a few times. Even felt like I was going to throw up. The last 3 days I've been okay.
My head and chest still feel congested, body aches and constant runny nose. Many times I cough up flem. Amd headaches.
Always tired, body aches and pains, my head feels congested. Been this way for months.
4 days after vaccine I had cold sweats & vomiting. That night I started to experience bilateral foot & ankle swelling ,leg weakness and general fatigue. In the ensuing weeks it has gotten excessively worse. I can barely walk & have fallen many times.
Bilateral feet & ankle swelling. Left weakness. Numbness in both legs. Legs giving out & falling. Went to ER, they found nothing wrong. Tests all negative. Unable to work. On leave from job. Don't know how long I can continue to stay out before I get
Last night, my wrist on the injection arm, it felt as if I was getting a "Charley Horse" right in the center of my wrist. It lasted only about 10 mins. My wrist is very sore today but haven't had that experience since last night.
I start to feel lightheaded after using the restroom. Not sure if its related.
I have felt more depressed than usual.
I have been breathing very heavily ... Going up 1 flight of stairs gets me winded. I get lightheaded standing in one spot for more then 5 mins.
I get severe chills after using number 2 ... I have patches of white spots on my tonsils that makes it had to swallow, breathing is very difficult, high fever most of the day everyday, mainly after using the restroom too.
Just a bit more fatigued then usual
Ecoli
On top of shoulder toward my back were my liploma site is enkarge since i got shot in left arm. liLump on should Pulmuary follow up
Liplama has gotten large, shorteness of breathing.
Swelling liplima on shoulder.
Weakness in my legs, neck and arms lots of pain. Still having difficuty with shortness with breathing with most activites.muscl and joint throught out my whole body which is limited me from being independent and needing help to get thing done.
Ear ache, throat tightness
swollen throat; it's allergy season, so hard to know what's causing
Sore throat, ear left side
Sore thtist
After yesterday's report I felt feverish
NauseaElevated blood pressure Not sure if this is related to vaccineRash .. a few new spotsFatigue
Shallow breathing
Diverticulitis, which has no relation to my COVID vaccination. In general, I remain pleased and thankful to have received the vaccination.
Felt feverish a few days
Chills
Dryness in chest / lungs
Rapid and heavy heartbeat
Misc, nothing serious
Soreness in arm muscle around injection site
Dry mouth (but it's been 100+ in (b)(6) this entire month)
Swolen, concentrated patch above interior of left ankle that has been very itchy since yesterday
Very thirsty, dry mouth
Itchy hands
Itching on hands and feet
Intermittent flushing, but no fever Itching under skin on hands and around ankles Feeling of dryness in lungs
Nausea Not preventing activities, but definitely affecting
Diarrhea
Nausea
A rash first thought to be poison ivy started a few days before vaccine. After the vaccine it worsened and today was officially diagnosed as shingles. I'm guessing an unfortunate coincidence, but thought I'd note it anyway. In person at primary care for Shingles that started prior to vaccination but
Anxiety with a small bout of shaking. The chills and anxiety happened yesterday around 9pm after the check in. Today I felt fine minus a touch of soreness in my arm..
11hrs after the shot I started to get chills. They peaked for about 45 mins, coming in waves, and during that time I was shaking as well.
Sore throat, headache, sneezing, tiredness
