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.
Weight increased, Joint swelling and Epistaxis
Itchy skin on lower extremities.
Blood in nostrils
Problem falling asleep & staying asleep
Still having sleep issues.
Falling asleep & staying asleep.
Sleeping issues
Just a few hours after last Friday's check-in I endured 4 hours of simultaneous vomiting, diarrhea and chills which were teeth- chattering. That was interspersed with fever, and I continued to have an elevated temp until 6 am on 4-19-21. It was awful
Most evenings I've noticed that my right foot and ankle have been swelling. It subsides by the time I wake up the next morning.
Worsening problems trying to fall asleep and staying asleep for more than 4 hours.
1) Headaches nearly every week - not too intense, but definitely not the prior norm for me.2) Weight gain - about 7 lbs gained since April 2021.
Breast pain, Lymph node pain and Pain in extremity
Pain and soreness in glands under arm and side of breasts
Soreness in lymph nodes on side of breast left side
Still have a little bit of pain in my left arm and the side of my left breast
Soreness in lymph nodes of arm and sides of breast I have slightly diminished
Pain in lymph nodes underarm and chest
Soreness in my lymph nodes
Slight discomfort in lymph breast lymph modes
Slight pain in lymph nodes under arms by breasts
White blood cell count increased, Weight increased and Anxiety
Disability check.or evulation today. Could only get the answers they wanted asked done. Pulled weeds , carbon steel coin. Or washer. Kept on front pocket around groin., Best area front pocket , ionize the body. Known as Cold Coin. Lost mine,,@.o ouch. 6.99. electer8fed iodine. Trying to rebalance the body. Boost the system Edgar cayce and an India man worked to gether 9n this. Plus tesla am desfar worked on stuff alsommm. The rest had to be given to government 8f 8t was to be development.. with no string's attached. 8n one instance...
Came from doctor's office for revulation on disability, had a white cell count 4 pre million. Now at 250 orr 300. Doctor revelation for disability,was been in public more often , since second shot, 19th was exam . This to whit the shot or the gettin
Been out shopping more, had cold like symptoms last three morning, got the carbon steel to keep about the body to ionize the body. Groin area the best or front pocket. Or neck..(b)(6)..lost the first one. Cold coin (b)(6)
Smoker, weight gain , anxiety, worried, ect ecg no primary doctor found yet ....
Mental impairment, Confusional state and Mobility decreased
The pain at the injection site is a bruising feeling that is no different from other vaccines.
On day 8 you stopped checking on me. Ive had 2 covid tests that were negative since then. Im dizzy, weak, confused, and short of breath. I have headaches. Doctors say its normal but I cant get out of bed or form thoughts. Its not
Whole body fizzing plus dizzy, weak, slow to process, confused and vertigo since 6 hours after the 2nd dose. I feel drunk 24/7 with no relief.
Vestibular neuronitis, Weight decreased and Vertigo
Dizziness/vertigo, nausea, swollen nasal passages
Dizziness from first dose of vaccine continues into 3rd week
Dizziness from first dose of vaccine
Dizziness/nausea has increased significantly after marked improvement last week
Worsening dizziness and nausea
Worsening dizziness and nausea from first dose of vaccine. ENT visit scheduled in 2 weeks to test for vestibular neuritis.
Vestibular neuritis and nausea
Vestibular neuritis: Severe dizziness, nausea, weight loss, headache
Injection site urticaria, Injection site swelling and Sinus congestion
Large (approximately 4-5 inches diameter) red, swollen, painful spot at vaccine site from day after 1st dose which lasted about 10 days. Was sore like a bruise and hurt worse on movement of the arm above the head. Has now resolved.
Muscle spasms in left back/shoulder. Probably unrelated. Currently day 4 of symptoms. Sought treatment on day 3, prescribed muscle relaxer.
Itching (full body) - began after starting a new medication (Humira). Being monitored by allergist and rheumatologist.
Sinus congestion - consistent with known ragweed seasonal allergies. Began regualr allergy medication as per standing doctor's instructions.
Sore throat, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, ear pain. Had COVID exposure on Dec 26th. Neg home test 31st. Awaiting PCR test this thurs.
Hive at site of a different injection (leg) is worse than usual. Sign immune system is active maybe?
Eye swelling, Swelling face and Swelling
Swelling of my cheeks
Swollen face with rash from ear downward to chin
The rash is almost gone on my face. The swelling is gone also.
Ringing, buzzing in the ears
Swelling below my eyes to the bottom of my nose across to the other side of my cheeks.
Extremely tired, low energy, lingering cough. No temperature.
I have had shortness of breath. I am still having trouble tasting and smelling foods. I have periods of being extremely tired for longer periods.
Eructation, Memory impairment and Pain in jaw
Numbness in jaw and tingling in fingers
Indigestion, belching. Chest tightness (stabbing pain through chest and back), throat and jaw pain when laying down on 8/24.
Had a really high fever and nausea the day after the vaccine.
Poor memory/recall. Lack of energy, not as many functional hours in a day.
Intermittent chest pain/indigestion that medications will not help. At one point it felt like someone was sitting on my chest and I could not breath. Lasted a half hour.
My period used to last 4 days on average. The last 2 months it has been 10 and 11 days.
Exhaustion, have had a sore throat for months.
Fatigue, irregular periods.
Skin sensitization, Hyperacusis and Brain fog
Sensitive to noise
Foggy head
Headache in the back of the head for 4 days. I rarely get headaches. It's now gone.
Occasional sensation on the skin which feels like a needle poking. Random places and is gone as quickly as it comes. This isn't normal for me.
Joints ache. My joints have never ached prior to the vaccine.
Joint pain for several months after the 2nd vaccine. I hadn't ever had joint pain before this vaccine. Joint pain has since subsided.
Lip injury, Face injury and Electric shock sensation
Slight gripping, tightening, and tingling sensations at right side shoulder girdle, neck, jaw, and cheek. Resolved within 6 hours of injection with massage and Benadryl.
Gripping sensation in shoulder; tingling in area of right cheek, temple, and eye >taking Benadryl
Nervy zings in fingertips and legs.
Swollen arm pit with zinging, nervy pain. Frequent urination; at least 2 x/hour since injection.
An episode of near-syncope this morning resulting in face hitting edge of sink and tooth cutting lower lip. In addition, the armpit continues to swell.
Hepatic steatosis, Spinal pain and Axillary mass
Mild dizziness post injection for approx 1 minute.
Migraine, neck pain.
Symptoms better later in day. Just want to note that I had covid Dec 4-24. I don't remember seeing a question as to whether or not you've had covid 19.
Wanted to mention that I thought I sent yesterday's information and however today I got a notice that it was too late to send it in. It must not have went. Also wanted to mention that I have a lump in my armpit on the side where my injection was given. It is probably a swollen lymph node but I'm going to get it checked out. Could you let me know if this is common? Call me or text please.
Still have lump under the arm on the side where I got the injection. after I filled out my question here yesterday I noticed I seemed a little confused at times and forgetful.
Back pain, feels like mostly the spinal column. Haven't been doing anything to cause that.
Lymph node under right arm being evaluated as it doesn't seem to be going away. Appeared two or three days after first covid vaccination.I also feel it worthy to note that my first covid vaccination was very rough-build worse than when I had covid.
Hepatic steatosis. Liver enzymes were two & three times normal amount at the end of January 2021. Much higher than they had been but they had been slightly elevated prior to that. Next test a few months later was much improved.
Just feel tired today. Trouble with sleep.
Migraines. May be related to neck issues ( disc problems), stress and tension, but is worse in the last month
Ocular discomfort, Hypoesthesia and Pain in extremity
Just mild soreness on arm
I did have about 5 days of cold symptoms and slightly sore throat. No fever. Negative on a home COVID antibody test. It was a few days after being (well masked) indoors with others much more than usual while buying a car.
Very Minor: over the last few weeks I've been wondering if some mild ache on my upper right arm is related to the vaccination in that area. Not painful and does not interfere with doing anything. But maybe related. I could possibly earlier said this
A little bit of numbness in the outside fingers of both hands.
Arm pain kind of medium, more than for other shots, but not interfering with activity.
Pressure in my right eye (ready for cataract surgery) increased from 14-16 to 21 and my opthamologist decided to switch my nightly eye drops from latanoprost to lumigen. Probably a coincidence but imaginable side effects is what this survey is for.
Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and Fatigue
I have fibromyalgia and severe arthritis, no change in severity of symptoms
These are all normal symptoms for me, I have fibromyalgia and severe arthritis
These are normal symptoms for me, my symptoms are not worse
Symptoms related to fibromyalgia and severe arthritis
Symptoms related to fibromyalgia and severe arthritis but no change in severity
Symptoms normal for me, no change
Normal symptoms, no change
Symptoms related to fibromyalgia and severe arthritis, worse today due to the weather
Fatigue has been much worse since getting the 2nd vaccine.
Pancreatitis acute, Pancreatitis and Somnolence
Tingling on my face and around nose
Tingling in face and scalp
No energy and needing to lay down most afternoons and very sore joints in lower body.
Developed pancreatitis and spent 6 days in the hospital. I have no idea if their is any connection.
Still recovering from pancreatitis. Home from hospital but slow recovery.
Released from hospital and recovering at home.Lightheaded at times and dizzy. On a very restricted diet.
Acute pancreatitis
Sleep talking, Somnambulism and Aphasia
Dizziness, talking in my sleep. Sleep walking, my entire body hurts.
My left arm where I received the vaccination last night kept me up all night felt like it was going numb and it was heavy as if it was numb and Im having anxiety over it and chest pain and I cant get that to go away nor can I get the arm pain and tingling in the heaviness to go away
Was in hospital last night with super arm pain and chest pain
Chest pain, ended up being muscles from left arm chest back and side
Sinus infection, always tired, body always hurts, more than before I had COVID. I cant think of words more often while speaking. More forgetful, gained 45 lbs since COVID.
Periodontal operation, Suture related complication and Post procedural swelling
Headache lasting since March 18th
Headache wrnt away but left breast has been sore and painful. I had vaccine in left arm. I had normal mammogram just prior to vaccination.
Metallic taste and food tastes off...this occurred with first one as well.
Metalic taste
Confurmed with dental surgeon, peridobtal surgery site swelled up 2 to 3 x normal the evening after shot...only 1 week out from surgery
Peridontal surgery site us super swollen and painful still and headache has increased
Peridontal surgery site still swollen
Swelling in peridontal area started to recede hiwever surgeon said it broke several sutures and now I need even more surgical intervention.
Unable to sleep last two nights sick to stomache
Rash erythematous, Injection site reaction and Rash pruritic
Hives/welts on my thighs, buttocks, behind my knees and elbows and upper arms after I exercise for the past week, approximately 10-15 post exercises. Extremely itchy, requires Benadryl to go away. Rash at injection site reappeared. Headaches
Blurry vision, ringing in ears
Covid arm rash that starts two inches below the injection site
Large red rash 1 inch lower than the injection site. The rash is swollen, red, warm and painful to the touch. It is also itchy.
Rash with mild pain, redness and itching about an inch below the injection site.
Round red rash about an inch lower than the injection site. Now I have a rash around my neck. Both rash sits itch.
Sore throat, rash on neck
Continue to have hives. Still need to take antihistamines since taking my Covid vaccinations to keep from getting hives.
I am still breaking out in random hives for no reason. This started after my initial Covid vaccination. The hives are in the same location: buttocks, thighs, knees and my upper arms. I've also been experiencing increased menstrual bleeding as well.
Impaired work ability, Ear pain and Chest pain
The first two days after shot (Oct 28, 29) I experienced severe headache, body aches, chestpain with fever of 101-102 degrees that started on day 2. Also had nausea both days. Couldn't work either day.
On two separate occasions I had several days (2-4 d) where I experienced fatigue, runny nose, soar throat and headache and ear ache, but tested negative for Covid on repeat testing using home test kits.
Pruritus, Injection site pain and Cough
Coughing
Coughing seems to be getting better
My hands are very itchy., even the palms. Im taking a relatively new med for me. Duloxetine. So I'm not sure what causing it. I've been on it since Jan 18th 2021.
Hands itching terribly. Finally took 1/2 of Allegra pill. Itching minir now
Body is Itchy. Taking 1/2 allegra to stop it.
Body is still itchy, and my shot spot hurts some,but other than that I'm good.
Itchy skin
Itchy body. Allegra taken
Hepatic pain, Chromaturia and Sleep disorder
Not able to sleep the first night after the vaccination...insomnia. For the first 26 hours or so I only had a sore arm. I then developed a headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and achiness. I did also have back pain in the location of my kidneys and very dark urine.
I was feeling better I thought then I had increased nausea and headache for 2 days. Im still having unusual abdominal and back ache that has never passed. The headache and nausea passed.
Since this was my second dose and I knew what I experienced the first time I did things a little different this time. My symptoms were very delayed last time with orange urine and pain related to liver area. Last time I took Tylenol after shot and every 4 hours after. This time I have taken no Tylenol or ibuprofen and I have not had the situation like I had the last time. Not sure if that made a difference or not but if I can help others have an easier time with vaccine by sharing information thats my goal.
Ear infection, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Anosmia
Small cough
Slight chest pain
Nausea and slight diarrhea
Sinus pressure and congestion
Sinus infection, ear infection, cough and runny nose
Muscle aches
I have been having severe dizziness and had a sharp stabbing pain in my head that is not a migraine
New symptoms painless migraine vertigo being treated
Covid positive. Cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell. Sore throat. Fever. Fatigue. Nausea
Musculoskeletal discomfort, Limb discomfort and Musculoskeletal stiffness
Still have mild discomfort in my upper right arm.
Still experiencing an ache in my right arm which I believe is from the first vaccine shot. In consulting with my doctor I chose not to get the second shot at this time while still experiencing symptoms from the first shot.
Still have occasional aching in right arm.
More discomfort in arm where vaccine was given. Muscle and joint ache.
Muscle pain in right arm and hand.
Still having some discomfort in right arm/shoulder.
Pain and stiffness in right hand.
Drooling, Hallucination and Dysstasia
Why are you not asking my husband Andrew about his condition havent had anything sent to me in three days
Donna had a major stroke five years ago lately she seems to be not as well she has done is coherent and shes drooling a lot more and much weaker no this is her husband I dont know if its from the stroke or the vaccineBut she is definitely no
I had a massive stroke prior to receiving my shots however since receiving my shots I have really gone downhill I no longer can stand up are used to be able to walk a little bit and now I cannot I have no energy and I am hallucinating Just doing not
Secretion discharge, Ear infection and Body temperature increased
Felt a little light headed kind of feeling 3 different times for several minutes each time, but that goes away. That is not nirmal for me.
Last night after submitting I started feeling like I do if I am starting to catch a cold. Feel it behind my eyes sick type feeling I describe it as. Fatigue & not feeling well. I took vitamin C & multi vitamin. I checked my temp, it was normal. Then I ent to bed. Woke up feeling normal & good today.
Odd light headedness almost dizzy feeling a few times today. Not typical for me.
Head feels weird sometimes. Not a bad headache or dizzy, but just a very low headache feeling & out of it foggy type feeling. Just not feeling myself in my head. Similar to overly tired foggy brain tired but I'm not tired so I shouldn't fee
20 hours after my shot on the 25th I started having chills, a headache & tired. As they day went on the chills, headache & tiredness got worse. By evening I had a temp if 100.2 & by 10:30pm that night my temp was 101.4 & still had the bad chills & headache & had been falling asleep off & on all evening (that's not normal at all). The next morning, Sat 27th the chills & tiredness were gone but still had a mild headache. The headache went away by late afternoon. I have felt fine since.... So far. FYI my 91 yr old Dad got his 2nd shot & has said all week his arm itches & showed me where & it's right where he got the shot. His 1st shot he did not have an itchy reaction.
I have a sore throat, my left ear is hurting. I have clear mucus & a stuffy nose.It just started this morning. No temp.Probably a common cold? But put it down as info to know. I work in a school/on Spring break so I don't need to call in sick.
My sore throat cold. Caused an ear infection. I got Amoxicillin for ear infection. Tues started slight cough, more coughing yesterday. Went in for COVID nasal swab test. I should hear back 24-48 hrs. Really doubting Covid haven't been by anyone with
My 1st shot in my right arm has given me pain that is at & around that area. I don't know if its from the shot but thats when it started & has not stopped. I had not strained or hurt my arm before or after my shot so I have no idea if thats from shot
Tibia fracture, Plantar fasciitis and Abdominal distension
Increased SOB and abdominal distention. Also, plantar fasciitis.
Stress fracture in distal tibia ER then followed by and treated by orthopedic specialist
Low grade fever Sinus congestion Achy
Tired Sinus congestion
Increase shortness of breath. Fever. Sent home on treatment protocol upon initial er visit then returned to er few days later increased sob. Ct chest done and I think iv decadron given. Returned to er August 1st with increased sob and was then hospitalized 4 days and sent home.
Anal inflammation, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Joint stiffness
The pain in my joints is so terrible and stiff. I have back pain and hip pain. The hip and leg pain radiates in all my joints. I also feel stiffness in my shoulders elbows and finger joints. It started on the second day in the middle of the night I'm not able to walk down the stairs easily.
Throbbing pain in my joints, fingers, hips oh, nice, especially back and shoulders. Tingling on both sides of my arms as well both left and right. Not as bad as the past two days but still can feel soreness and aching at a pretty moderate level.
Incredibly tired and run down constantly. Can't function normally.
Initially when I received my first shot, my joints swelled up and the pain was unbearable. The second shot did the same thing. The pain in my elbow and the pain in my hip are still present. The elbow pain worsened and my doctor prescribed an x-ray.
My elbow and my right hip continue to be inflamed. Orthopedic started that inflammation of joints after covid vaccine may have aggravated the joints which continue tobe inflamed. Orthopedic
The inflammation in my arm is still there and is hurting really bad.
Drug hypersensitivity, Mood swings and Tendonitis
Severe irritability
Stiff fingers with occasional numbness. Stiff knee
Itchy spots on low back, leg, chest and injection site. Just 1 spot each location. Hard lump at injection site. Slight red at injection site.
Rash on arm spread and still feels sore in that area and i have a headache everyday. Today i have vertigo family doctor office visit
Light headed
sweats
Night sweats. Woke up soaking wet
Called doctor office
Temperature 96.1-97.1
Low temperature 96.0-96.5F and sweats
Itchy rash on lower belly in skin fold. Ringing in my ears. Insomnia. Fatigue
Mood swings, brain fog, stiff muscles with spasms
Back of both legs ache.Extreme fatigue
Fatigue is extreme
More severe headachesIncreased blood sugar and now I'm diabetic
Sinus infection Became allergic to penicillinrashPrescribed medicine for diabetes Severe exhaustion In office pcp and specialist
face pain, knees giving out, ears ringing
armpit is swollen for past 72 hours
armpit swollen
Joint pain. Tendinitis. Headaches
Joint pain. Can't bend fingers. Required steroid injection.
Rash under right arm near arm pit
Insomnia last night
Muscles in neck tightened up for 2 days. Getting more frequent headaches but not sure if it's weather related
Sinus congestion and drainage. Headaches. Fatigue. Irritability. Sore throat.
Extreme exhaustion. I walk across the room and heart rate goes to 100. I sit down and it slowly goes back to 77. O2 levels 97-99% so not an issue.
Tachycardia with bouts of extreme fatigue. Diagnosed by PCP Office visit with PCP
Body temperature increased, Influenza like illness and Chest discomfort
Heaviness in chest
Chest pressure
Chest congestion
Increased shortness of breath, lingering cough
Increased chest pain and discomfort, labored breathing, fatigue, flu-like symptoms.
Increase chest congestion, slight increase in temperature, sore throat, headache, fatigue, body aches
Bilateral dart like chest pains lasting for approximately 5-10 min.
Labored breathing
Chronic headache; pressured breathing; fatigue
Agitation, Tooth infection and Panic attack
I routinely deal with low grade fevers, nausea, body aches, headaches etc due to (b)(6)
I think these are the usual symptoms from (b)(6). Aside from sire arm and extra tiredness I think I'm past the vaccine side effects
I think items checked are from (b)(6) not vacvine
The symptoms above are typical if my day fighting (b)(6). I do not believe I am having further vaccine effects
These are due to my (b)(6). I do not believe I am having vaccine side effects
Extreme agitation and anxiety, related to antidepressant I have been on for years
Extreme anxiety and panic attacks probably unrelated you vaccine, but to Wellbutrin and dehydration
Infected tooth
Injection site mass, Injection site induration and Feeling cold
bump at injection site.
Affter the injection i felt a hard bump that lasted about 9 days. It broke up but only because i massaged it out. My friend said the injection was skin popped and administered incorrectly since it missed my muscle. Should i get the firsr dose again?
I get very cold all of a sudden and it causes me to tense up alot, constrict my muscles. Im very tired. Lack of energy and seem to lose my appitite
These symptoms we right after my injection on 02/18/2021
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