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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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Breast swelling, Lymphadenitis and Body temperature decreased

YJC-22844-88102

Injection site muscle tight with pain from site radiating to back of arm, axilla and towards breast

Temperature running low (96.4 - 97.3) throughout the day

Pain & swelling in my armpit of the arm I received the injection in

Swelling & discomfort in armpit

Pain & swelling in armpit & into left breast; sweating profusely with a bellow normal temperature (94.7F taken multiple times)

Pain & swelling in armpit; mild sweating despite normal temperature

Mild swelling & discomfort in armpit

Inflamed lymph node in axilla

Swelling of lymph node in axilla

Swelling in axilla

Headache, nasal congestion, nausea

Swelling in axilla & axilla lymph nodes, lack of appetite

Diaphoretic, swelling in axilla/axillary lymph nodes

Swollen axilla & axillary lymph nodes on side received vaccine

Swelling in axilla/axillary lymph nodes

Swelling in axilla and axillary lymph nodes (injection side)

Swelling of axilla

Glycosylated hemoglobin increased, Hypertension and Injection site swelling

YJC-25972-11700

Stomach ache

Yesterday I forgot to mention that I started experincing my left arm and hand going numb repeatedly that is not the arm I got my injection in. I had them both in my right arm because I have had breast cancer surgery and treatment on my left side. But today my right underarm is swollen I would venture to guess the same thing was happening to my left side I just was not paying attention to it. Also the overnight of my 2nd vasccine shot my sinuses swelled up I could not breath, not congestion swelling.

Swelling of my underarm, of injection site was not able to put in allthe information for day of next day and day after second shot I was timed out on my cell phone

Underarm swelling of my shot arm mild

I started getting a stomachache after my fist vaccine shot which lasted a couple days (I haven't had one for 10 years when my gall bladder was removed) and it just came back again in the last 24 hours. I've had more symptoms that I couldn't report.

High blood pressure, higher A1C.

Checking in on a cellphone is stupid

It is way too difficult to type this in with a cell phone!

Dizziness and I can't type in what I want on my cellphone!

It's to difficult to type this into a cellphone!

I can't type this into my cellphone, it's much to difficult.

Dermatitis acneiform, Oral mucosal eruption and Diverticulitis

YJD-23617-98014

For 2 months following my Mar27 second Pfizer vaccine, I experienced lethargy that did not prevent me from working, but low energy. May 19, I experience diverticulitis that progressed to acute diverticulitis.

I had low energy the day of and day after injectioins

Four small red bumps on my face and back, they seem to be going away. Similar to pimples, but no head or pus.

Previously I described a few bumps after Moderna booster (1st & 2nd doses were Pfizer), those bumps cleared up. Now I have 3 new bumps at the right corner of my mouth. They are not the same as cold sores, maybe these sites reacting to the booster?

Cold/Flu symptoms, runny nose & coughing, lasted 2 -3 days, took at home COVID test, results were negative (no COVID indication)

Tired, sinus drainage, headache

Ever since I got the last vaccine, I have experienced low energy compared to prior to the vaccine, and compared to my normal energy level. While this has not stopped my normal activities completely, it has impacted how much I can do dramatically

Sinus drainage, coughing with sputum, this has been going on for 4 weeks. I've taken 4 at home COVID tests all show negative.

Neck mass, Respiratory symptom and Injection site pruritus

YJD-31933-45875

Intermittent dizziness a couple of days this week

This is a week out. The day after my shot, I had a fever of 101.5 and all over pain and diarrhea as well as extreme pain and itching at the vaccine site

A huge lump came up on my neck. I went to ER and they could not figure out what it was but put me on antibiotics

Respiratory symptoms but I was tested for Covid twice and both tests were negative (did Rapid Antigen first test and then the PCR) Covid testing twice

Respiratory tract irritation, Thrombosis and Balance disorder

YJE-20501-51808

Slight skin rash on chest, joint pain but could be fibromyalgia. Allergy symptoms which flares asthma. I get these symptoms off and on intermittently but usually not all at once and onset not so strong. Used meds asthma pump etc.

Chest tightness, asthma flare, off balance, extreme fatigue, and congestion. Observation and testing for blood clot, etc. all were negative

Muscle spasms in legs and chest and shoulder

Hot but no fever

Irritated air passage and congestion

Covid symptoms, sore throat, congestion etc.

Exhausted

Covid

Angiogram, Stent placement and Coronary arterial stent insertion

YJE-31184-09800

Slight chest tightening.

I am currently in (b)(6) Hospital. Currently@ (b)(6) Hospital, have to stay overnight.

Chest pain. Had to go to (b)(6). Chest pain. I'm now @ (b)(6) Hospital.

I had a Heart attack! Had an Angiogram w/stent placement. Not feeling very well!

I experienced a Heart attack after receiving my second dose of the Moderna vaccine. I was hospitalized and had an Angiogram and a subsequent Stent placed in one of my arteries. I was hospitalized @ (b)(6)

Chest pain.

If you really care to know about how I suffered a Heart attack after my second Covid vaccine please contact me!!! Contact me!

I am still dealing with chest pain since my second injection.

I'm still experiencing significant chest discomfort. Dr. Visits

Slight arm pain @ injection site.

Sore throat.

Check and neck pain.

Slight cough and chest tightness.

Injection site pruritus, Injection site erythema and Neck pain

YJF-11691-11595

Left neck shoulder pain possibly from swollen lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes under left armpit that were pretty sore. Redness around where vaccine was given and one day was itchy. Took a week before any of that showed up. Now I have cold symptoms.

Left shoulder soreness on the side I had the shot.

Swollen lymph node in right armpit

Kind of felt light headed or dizzy a bit at work today.

Left shoulder neck pain

Left shoulder pain. Ever since getting the first shot.

Just had some swollen lymph nodes in my right armpit this week again

Disorientation, Depressed mood and Atrial fibrillation

YJF-21044-96509

Extremely mild disoriented sensation

30 hours after the injection, I had significant sinus congestion develop suddenly. I took a Mucinex, and it dissipated six hours later.

Mild sinus infection probably from seasonal allergies

I had about a five day period where I felt down/under the weather including sinus congestion, and significant back and neck aches akin to a muscle strain but the pain moved to a different spot across my upper back and/or neck everyday.

Sinus congestion and fatigue 3 days after my booster

Sinus congestion

Still a little sinus congestion

I caught a cold. I have a runny nose.

Nasal congestion, sinus drainage and mild sore throat

cold, cough, sinus congestion & drainage & sinus infection & fatigue

Cold, sinus infection, sore throat

Sinus congestion and drainage

Vitamin D deficiency, Periorbital swelling and Hunger

YJF-70045-87002

A few minutes after the injection I began to experience a feeling of pressure down at the base of my neck between my two clavicle bones. It didn't seem to infringe on my breathing whatsoever and lasted about 2-1/2 hours. About 10 minutes after the injection I began to have a bitter taste in my mouth. It also lasted about 2 -1/2 hours. A slight headache is brewing currently.

A general feeling of exhaustion.

Had a bitter taste in my mouth and diminished ability to taste for about 4 hours yesterday afternoon. Seemed to resolve itself.

Stomach has felt off for several days. Not sure if Im nauseated or hungry. Eating sometimes helps for awhile and then the pain returns.

Bitter taste in mouth

Bitter taste still present

Night sweats the past two nights.

Pain in center of chest, kind of under rib cage. Also a feeling of nausea or hunger. Eating settles down the nausea for a little while. Duration: one day.

Anemic and a vitamin D deficiency determined by a blood draw. Currently suffering very scratchy and puffy eyes - possibly spring allergy but I've never had this before.

Stiff neck - wasn't sure if this was covered in other categories.

Night sweats: these have been happening since the first night.

Continued night sweats but less severe.

Continued night sweats

Injection site inflammation, Neuralgia and Edema peripheral

YJG-20228-32905

I tried to golf today. Its been three days since my shot. I could not finish. The pain in my arm was so bad it made my stomach upset. It only lasted a couple of minutes. I will wait until the swelling and the pain are completely gone before I golf again.

The muscle at the site of the injection has flared up 3 different times. Very painful and lasted about 10 minutes. It was after I moved it a certain way.

Mild to moderate pain in shoulder - maybe nerve pain from inflammation at injection site radiating to shoulder

Muscle tightness, Pain in jaw and Chills

YJG-27798-03053

On 1/27 I was extremely tired fatigue chills and body aches that has all subsided only a slight headache today

Neck tightness

TMJ pain Finger joint painNever experienced these symptoms before

Still experiencing elbow joint pain jaw pain seems to be getting better and so is the finger joint pain

Im still experiencing severe elbow and finger joint pain. Jaw pain seems to be better so far.

Body aches across my upper back a few times a week

Sleep disorder, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

YJG-30177-18296

12 hrs after my shot my left leg hurt me so bad that I about went to ER.... thought it might be a blood clot. I was crying for about 1 hr and wanted to cut my leg off it was so painful! From my thigh to my ankle ... up and down! On thru the night I would have major pain in my knee and lower leg which went on about every hour waking me up.

Leg still hurts but went to ER last night and I do t have a blood clot!

Neck mass and Nodule

YJH-16125-49851

One large lump and one small lump at the left collar bone area in the same arm I got the vaccine. I noticed the lump started March 31st, 2021. I contacted my doctor and have a scheduled appointment.

After day 7 of the vaccine, I got two lumps in the collar bone area. One lump is bigger than the other one. One is the size of a marvel and the other is the size of a pea. They are on the same side I got the shot and had a thyroid lobectomy.

Eyelids pruritus, Tonsillitis and Hemorrhage

YJH-21338-73572

Sharp pains and dull pains around the body for days

My heart has been beating irregular, and having a lot of weird pains around my body.

Eye swelling Eye doctor

Swollen eyes.

Swollen eyes and face

Swollen eyes, bruising in injection area, low blood pressure for days since the shot.

Spot bleeding. Also, eyes are still swollen, red, and itchy.

Swollen and itchy eyelids and skin around eyes.

Developed tonsillitis

Upset stomach, diarrhea, runny nose, sore throat, sharp pains, heart arrhythmia, abdomen pains, tiredness, muscle aches, some difficulty breathing. Was tested for COVID and don't have it. Doc says it may be side effects of the vaccine still

Severe period symptoms compared to normal.

I still have muscle soreness, tiredness, menstrual cycle differences, and an irregular heart rate after the vaccine. I also still got Covid with an extremely swollen throat where I could barely breathe, horrible cold symptoms, and high fevers.

Aphonia, Throat irritation and Nasopharyngitis

YJH-21563-35148

I have a cold. I woke up with a headache, sore throat, mild cough, body aches, and fatigue. No fever, no shortness of breath.

In addition to previous cold symptoms Ive had chills, hoarse to no voice and tiredness.

I frequently have a dry cough or have the urge to cough when talking or laughing for long periods of time. I think masking for long periods of time when doing laborious work may have contributed also

Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, C-reactive protein increased and Oligomenorrhea

YJJ-11445-82422

Light headed dizzy

Prolonged heavy menstrual period. 19 days

I have have been menstruating since my second shot 78 days ago. I also had my gallbladder removed

My menstrual cycle has been a mess since the second vaccine. I bled for 3 months straight at one point.

My period is on the fritz just like dose #2. Had a 2 week period. Normally they are 7 days long. Since then I have had random days of heavy bleeding.

Elevated sed rate and crp, anemia

Palpatationd

Multiple allergies, Biliary colic and Rib fracture

YJJ-16857-42076

Mild sinus pressure past few days. Could be allergies, not sure if vaccine related or not.

Tender swollen lymph nodes under jaw/neck on same side as my shot

Hot flashes and night sweats came back after 2nd vaccine but didnt put it together right away. (Had no hot flashes for almost a full year prior to vaccine).

Sinus congestion, pressure, and sinus headaches worst in mornings.

upset stomach

Tested + for covid...headache, fever, sore throat, chills, body aches, severe fatigue, cough

Bone pain, Tremor and Body temperature increased

YJJ-31998-82535

I have none now, but 12 to 48 hrs pist injection. I had temp of 102.8, shaking chills, frontal heafache, and bone, muscle, and joint aches . Glad tk say better now

Not related I hope but developed severe redness and swelling of right lower leg, seen at emergency department then 2 day's later by vascular surgeon, given IV antibiotics then d/c'd home with 2 oral atbs. No definitive dx. Cellulitis. Vs traumatic Office visit

Covid 19. Headache, fever 103, xtreme fatigue. Anorexia, chillls, very congested cough. Nasal stuffiness and congestion Spoke to MD on phone did not want me in office contaminating others

Past few days frontal headache

Continuing minor frontal headache

Intermittent frontal headache

Lichen sclerosus, Ear pruritus and Injection site discoloration

YJJ-32191-72109

Dizzy

Pain in upper back between shoulder blades

No appetite

Running nose since receiving the vaccine

Intense Itching and redness at the injection site 8 days after the vaccine

A sudden stabbing pain in my arm at the vaccination site, causing me to grab my arm. It happened 15 days after getting the vaccine

Runny nose , mind fog, dizziness

Swelling at injection site,Watery eyes, general feeling of malaise, sweating, runny nose

Watery eyes, pain in arm- couldnt sleep

Intense Itching on both arms

I forgot to tell you that after the vaccination, my blood pressure went from normal to high. Its back to normal now. I also have tinnitus since receiving the vaccine.

I received the vaccine in both arms. I have intense itching/scratching in both lower arms midway between my elbows and wrists.

Rash on face

My arms continue to itch

Skin around injection site looks bleached out

Itching head and itchy ear canals

Head itching

Hives

Rashes Increase in blood pressure

Lingering fatigue, increased itching of rashes

Fatigue, rashes got worse

My arm still itches where I got the vaccination. My rashes are getting worse. I see a dermatologist next week. I had to wait nine months to get an appointment with a dermatologist. MyDermatologist appointment is next week

Lichen sclerosis, increased blood pressure and increased rashes due to an immune system response sent to overdrive (as per my doctors) Gyn visit

Trigeminal neuralgia, Multiple sclerosis and Fibromyalgia

YJK-14517-76912

I have MS

My fibromyalgia is flaring

Alot more fatigue

Diarrhea and stomachache. Fatigue

Eyes hurt

Muscle spasms, and sleeping more. But that could be my MS.

Spasms, tremors thinking from my ms

My Plegridy shot! I haven't had it for 1.5 months...aches and pains, fever

Multiple Sclerosis flaring up

Can't get rid of productive cough

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Fever, sinuses are mucusy, myscle pain and spasms [I do have MS]

Esophageal pain, Eyelids pruritus and Eyelid pain

YJL-10784-57475

Acid reflux and burping

Acid reflux

Eyelids itchy and sore

Sore throat, hoarseness, difficulty speaking, especially when singing

On and off stinging of eyes and blurred vision

Bad headache

Painful back spasms

Joint pain, back spasms, runny noise and frequent urination Chiropractor

High blood pressure and high cholesterol

Blurring of vision, Itchy skin, eradicate blood pressure, fatigue

Burning sensation down esophagus

Severe back and joint pains, cramping and heavy perspiration but no temperature.

Mechanical urticaria, Axillary mass and Lymphadenopathy

YJL-21698-55364

Lump under left arm - lymph node swelling?

Lump in left armpit

The lump under left armpit is still there and possibly larger

It's not since last your last contact/check-in, I've just never thought to mention it before. I developed dermatographia beginning sometime around last July (2021) No obvious reason why. It was not right after my vaccines in Jan/Feb of 2021. I just asked about it at normal annual primary care physical in November

Dizziness postural, Therapeutic response unexpected and Sluggishness

YJL-24183-10219

Dizziness

Still suffering vertigoit has improved, feeling dizzy when standing up sometimes, but not every time. She is an ice skater and spins & jumps are causing nausea from the vertigo

Just to report, period start a week early. Normally preceded my cramps that continue throughout period. No cramps yet today and flow is much heavier than normal. Again, not a problem, but something to report.

She's had a cold this week and has been very sleepy. Her second period since the vaccine was even earlier than the last. She had two in February.

Just to state it, since the booster her periods were early the first 2 months. It's settled into that schedule, but her periods are heavier and she ends them being sluggish. She went from severe cramps before to none since!

Clavicle fracture, Blood creatinine increased and Temporomandibular pain and dysfunction syndrome

YJL-24319-47713

Excruciating heartburn.

Had surgical induction for right clavicle 3/31.

I fell and broke 7 ribs and right clavicle. Had to have surgery to repair clavicle. Very painful. My balance is not good. Surgery

Headaches, GI problemssurgery scheduled.

My lower back is excoriating painful.

Severe lower back pain.

Drooping right eyelid. Need to see a specialist per my Opthamologist.

High creatinine level. Will retest and if still high will have kidney biopsy. Phone

Runny nose and swollen glands.

Skin burning sensation, Fibromyalgia and Pulmonary pain

YJL-25324-77907

Probably all related to my fibromyalgia today - from overdoing it for Easter

Probably my fibromyalgia today

Today: felt feverish, plus chills, body aches, burning skin. Probably a fibro flare.

Muscle and joint aches, feverish, burning electric skin, headache (migraines). Probably fibromyalgia glare but worse one Im several years

Anxiety

Increased anxiety, fatigue, continued lung pain in a few distinct areas since Covid

Flank pain, Visual impairment and Toothache

YJL-32990-50389

Itchy eyes

Itchy

Sweats

Rash and itch on arm of injection. Itch on hand. Headache, itchy eye, sore throat, cough, body aches & joint pain & slight fever.

Feet, ankle & calf pain.

Headache, joint pain, rash & sneezing.

Headaches, vision problems, nausea, joints & body aches, rashes, side & chest pain and erratic heartbeats. Multiple doctors visits & testing.

Rash & itching on face

Symptoms. Upper respiratory infection. Test negative Friday after informed close contact Wednesday with person tested positive & is being treated for covid.

Fatigue, sore throat, tingly nose, sneezing, rash, headache, chills & sweats. Phone

Fatigue, sore throat, headache, diarrhea, joint & leg pain with sweats & chills.

Rashes come and go various skin areas. Random increase of heart rate with no activity.

Hives on face

Sore throat and sore teeth

Sore throat

Bloody nose

Rash, itching, sore throat, sneezing, some coughing and headache, all over joints & body pain.

Joint, muscle pain and rash.

Headache, all over joint pain, running nose, sneezing, chills, sweats, slight coughing spells and fatigue.

Headaches, joint pain, chills, sweats, rashes, sneezing and coughing.

Influenza like illness, Asthenia and Dizziness

YJM-16691-38508

I felt dizzy for most of the morning. But i feel just fine now. It may or may not be related to the vaccine. Im not quick to blame every little thing on the COVID-19 vaccine!

I just feel extremely fatigued, to the point of feeling blah!

I am so fatigued in the last few days that Im finding it hard to do things. Im so tired I just want to lay down and am forcing myself to do things. I truly hope this subsides soon. Its really affecting me

Yes. This vaccine has had some really strong side effects, and its been most unpleasant. Im going to be honest, I dont know right now if Im going to go back for the second dose. Ive heard the second dose is stronger than the first... if I get any more tired and weak than Ive been this week, I dont know how Id function! This has really wiped me out and its not been a good experience.

This past Wednesday I came down with what I think is the flu... and I have been extremely sick ever since. To be honest, I havent really felt well since the day after I got my vaccine. It has turned into a very bad experience for me.

Polymenorrhea, Vaginal hemorrhage and Breast pain

YJM-33101-14118

It's my breasts that are sore. Like they would be before a period, but I'm not due for that anytime soon.

Still the sore breasts. Nothing else hurts.

Still just the sore breasts.

Still just sore breasts.

I just wanted to add that the sore breasts were, in fact, an indicator of an incoming period. I started two weeks earlier than normal.

I did have a small amount of blood spotting vaginally. Don't know if it's related, but since I started early after the first shot, I thought I'd mention it.

Diarrhea and puking for around 24 hrs along with a feverish feeling, probably just a stomach bug or something.

Had covid - really sore throat for a few days, bad fatigue for about a week, and a little bit of coughing.

Pyelonephritis, Mucous stools and Costochondritis

YJM-75418-38795

I have autoimmune diseases which have a lot of the same symptom list

Swollen, painful lymph nodes under arm (injection arm)

Swollen lymph nodes under arm (injection arm)

My autoimmune disease is more active: joint inflammation, mucus in bowel movements, episodes of diarrhea, skin flushing

My period is late by 14 days, and I am not pregnant. This has literally never happened to me in the 30 years Ive been menstruating.

heightened Histamine reactions

Eye twitch Diarrhea Runny nose Sneezing Light cough symptoms (other than the eye twitch) required me to not go in to work as per employee health protocol; however, the two rapid Covid-19 tests I took were negative

Pyelonephritis, February 25-March 8, 2022

Contracted Covid July 10-18 and again September 29-October 5. Costochondritis September 1-14

Pre-eclampsia, Injection site mass and Injection site induration

YJP-21065-69572

Small hard lump under the skin where the injection was.

The small lump under the skin at the injection site is still there but had gotten smaller

The injection site has gotten a little more red and its itchy

I gave birth to my baby on (b)(6). And unfortunately I have been diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia.

The day of the vaccine I had a headache and the day after the vaccine I had chills, fever & fatigue.

Congestion & cough

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