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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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Gastritis, Abdominal pain lower and Body temperature increased

YL5-67861-62016

At the beginning of this past week I developed a large red Area a few inches wide at the left arm injection site and a low-grade temp., But by the next day it was completely gone. I am a retired RN.

Fever

Stomach pain in addition to the lower Abdominal pain

Concerned that Im still running a low-grade temp., Some nausea and stomach discomfort, weakness and fatigue one week after getting the second dose. I am a retired RN. My normal temp since menopause is 97.6°

GI Discomfort, low grade temp of 100.3, recurring weakness and fatigue

Gastritis

Proctalgia, Sleep disorder and Abdominal pain

YL6-20087-24038

Mild sore throat

Pain in both hands joints

Over the last several months I've woken up from anal pain to be only relieved by a bowel movement. I looked it up to find restless anal syndrome side effect of covid or vaccine. I recently had a colonoscopy with next one 10 yrs.

I have experienced anal pain that wakes me up at night over the last 8 or 9 months. The only relief is time and bowel movement. I had a colonoscopy with normal results. Recently learned about covid related restless anal syndrome. Colonoscopy

Cold symptoms

Andominal pain with referral to a gastroenterology

Diarrhea infectious, Lung disorder and Ear congestion

YL6-28433-94928

Had an itchy allergy type reaction 20 minutes after the vaccine. Was treated on location at (b)(6) (b)(6) Maryland I was seen by the doctor at the vaccine location. (b)(6)

Mila nausea

Dizziness

Itchy

Flushed face

Slight hot flashes

Persistent diarrhea Friday night through Saturday.

Pretty severe allergies

Thought I had been exposed to Covid. Was a little dizzy. But PCR was negative.

Lightheaded, heart palpitations

Unusual sneezing and runny nose, with some chest congestion.

Cold probably. Runny nose stuffed ears

Rash on neck Scheduled to go in tomorrow. Have a plied Cortizone cream but no change.

Developed what appears to be travelers diarrhea in a trip to (b)(6). Seem to be getting over it. No indications of Covid. Follow up with primary care

Tremors around face and hands. But no stroke or tumor indicated in scan. Neurologist and imaging

Fluid retention, Deep vein thrombosis and Aphonia

YL6-32790-77458

Day 9-12 after shot. Felt feverish but temp 96.2-97.3. Fatigued, achy, headache with some relief with Tylenol Had cough day 9 but took mucinex with relief

Aching and fluctuating low grade fever 97.2-98.8

Swollen left leg/foot Dr says flyid retention or deep vein thrombosis.

Head cold/allergies; fever one day; zyrtec cleared head; fatigue; loss voice

No temp but felt hot

Over week with neck/shoulder pain with little relief ibuprofen, bio freeze, heat pad, changing pillow. Not sure if related.

Body temperature fluctuation, Frequent bowel movements and Throat tightness

YL7-16338-73061

Slight dizziness

Sneezing

Tightness in throat

Blunted sense of smell and taste, dizziness

Congestion & Post Nasal Drip

Bilateral lower abdominal discomfort. Possibly ovaries. About 6 days in duration.

Recurrent mild fever, headache

Continued body temp fluctuation from normal to low fever and back, a few times a week.

Weeks of increased frequency of menstrual periods, bowel movements, headaches and nausea. General feeling of being unwell. Currently getting blood work done to evaluate as origin of issues are unknown at this point in time.

Cold sweat, Sinus pain and Paranasal sinus discomfort

YL7-24123-45395

4/14 - 8:30am mild grade fever. 11:30am overwhelmed by sleepiness. 2pm - fever. 4/15 - 12am to 6am fever subsided and switched to cold sweats. 8:30am all is well. 4/16 - 1pm diarrhea 4/17 - continued loose stool 4/18 - all is well again

Caught Covid April 21st, had shaking chills for an afternoon, then a 102.6 temp for the evening till 1:34am the 22nd and then had a mild temp, sinus pains, and congestion for 5 days with difficulty breathing due to the congestions.

Cough, sinus congestion, minor sinus pressure

COVID-19 pneumonia, Telemedicine and Sinus pain

YL7-26057-32305

Developed covid from high risk exposure and bilateral pneumonia

Shortness of breath and chest pain; lingering effects of covid and pneumonia

Had COVID 21 days ago; with this vaccine my cough and chest pain returned

Runny nose and intense sinus pressure began today; mild cough

Shortness of breath, cough, runny nose, sinus pain; spoke with doctor who thinks my recent covid infection may have been reactivated but cannot test as soon Id still be positive from my recent infection Telehealth covid clinic

Sinus pain, runny nose, shortness of breath and cough

Mild cold like symptoms- runny nose, congestion

Still have sinus pain, congestion and slight runny nose

Developed fractured cardiac pacemaker lead (atrial), requiring replacement on 3/8/21 Procedures on 3/5/21 (venogram) and 3/8/21 (pacemaker lead and generator replacement)

Doubtful its related to the vaccine but Ive been having runs of high heart rate (140s) with little activity

Swollen lymph nodes in neck

Sinus pain, runny nose- cold-like symptoms

Runny nose, congestion (Covid test was negative)

Bronchitis and moderate asthma flare due to cold

Sinus infection (not related to the vaccine)

Bronchitis, asthma flare (unrelated to vaccine and is not COVID)

Feeling drunk, Rash pruritic and Asthma

YL8-14342-86615

Dunkin feeling that started 3 hours after injection and lasted until sleeping that night.

A new rash at the injection site a couple of days after the last survey. The rash was very itchy, around the size of a quarter, and lasted approx 2-3 days.

Had a pretty bad asthma like attack, with difficulty breathing due to soreness and pain in chest this morning 4/9/21. Symptoms eased after breathing treatment, but mildly persist today. Fatigue related to the event as well.

Intervertebral disc compression, Oropharyngeal discoloration and Patient isolation

YL8-19055-51903

I think I just happen to be tired.

Slight sore throat and dizziness

My throat was coated yesterday morning (the day before, I got soaked in the rain)Occasional sneezing which is consistent with my seasonal allergies

Slight constipation and gassiness

Yesterday I felt fatigue but didnt report it.

I am limping and unable to lift my leg in a side lift. I dont know if this is because of the vaccine.

Leg is improving.

Compressed disc

Unrelated back and arm pain

Back problem causing hip and leg pain. Bursitis in left arm. PCP

Left arm bursitis Sore neck

Thursday night difficulty sleeping. Friday developed coated throat. Tested negative for COVID. Felt ok until evening. Saturday severe cold symptoms and fatigue. Tested positive for COVID. Started on Paxlovid. Isolating thru end Wed., then masking.

Visual impairment, Sinusitis and Nasal congestion

YL8-30648-10500

I realized today that my eyesight has changed since my first vaccination in March. It started this summer. I had never experienced vision issues before and wonder if the vaccine can cause those changes. It's hard for me to read my Apple Watch now.

Stopped up and runny nose, headache

Headache, congestion, runny nose last week, seemed like a sinus infection

I tested positive for Covid in Januarycough, congestion, horrible headache

Knee operation, Pulmonary thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism

YL8-61137-65945

I am complex patient. Neuropathy pain increased, dizziness, and visible tremors in extremities not related to chills.

Nerve pain increased. History of severe sensorimotor polyneuropathy.

Pulmonary embolism in Right Pulmonary artery and smaller clots in lower lobe of the lung. I did have knee surgery 10 days prior to diagnosis.

July 7 Pulmonary embolism and asthma. Had knee surgery June 25. Nov 10 random fever 101.9 for 24 hours. Gone next morning. Had flu shot 2 weeks prior.

Dizziness, palpitations, nerve pain in my extremities.

I have a tender baseball sized lump below the injection site with a rash and nerve pain in my extremities.

Petechiae, Skin disorder and Rash pruritic

YL8-85596-90422

Petichia, both lower legs

Rash is worse. Will call my own MD tmrw.

My primary care doc

Rash itches now and difficult to wear some clothes. I am taking Allegra. Drs. Office

I had Petechia rash which I went to PC for. Rash has faded and now the skin on my legs and arms feel like they are being bitten! PC office

More intense rash on back and stomach. Itching Drs. Office

Severe itching. Went to Dermatologist. She recommended that I do not get 2nd vaccine. Since I had such a severe reaction to first vaccine.

Ophthalmoplegia, Asthenopia and Ocular discomfort

YL9-11336-10523

Mild redness on cheeks

Ringing in my ears is more than usual and pressure is more. Eyes feel little weak. None that interferes in my normal day or being able to do things I normally do. I feel good. The mild redness in my cheeks from yesterday is gone.

Eyes still have pressure behind eyeball and eyes feel weak and strained

Mild Weak and pressure behind eyes

Eyes still mild weak and full of pressure

Dizzy and weak eyes and pressure behind eyes

Weak eyes and muscle strength

Eyes still feel weak and a lot of pressure. Could be allergy and I also have meneires disease.

Weak and pressure in eyes

Pressure and tiredness in eyes

Pressure and sore/tired eyes

Pressure in eyes and weak eyes. My ears have been ringing a lot since my second shot. Ringing in ears is worse than usual(I have meneires disease)

Injection site inflammation, Dry skin and Eczema

YL9-14205-01317

Fatigue but not sure its from the vax

Bloody nose but I dont think its related but wanted to add this in case. I also live in (b)(6), CA and has been hot.

Rash a few inches below infection site. Started day 10 and was itching, inflamed and its better now but it still is itchy at times. The rash is slightly there. Joint and muscle pain on that arm as well.

Anxiety (I have history of anxiety)

Not sure if any of this is vaccine related. The twinge of headaches may be.

Itchy dry eczema like rash on both hands (knuckle region and beyond)

Facial pain, Ear infection and Sinus disorder

YL9-24468-09094

Pain in an area about three inches above where I received the injection.

I am feeling back to the way I was before I received the vaccine.

Yes, I feel like I have a bad cold with possible sinus and ear infection - honestly, facial pain, ear pain, headache, mild fever.

I started having a reaction to the vaccine within 5 minutes. For two days I felt very sick.

Sinus infection, ear infection, bad cold My primary physician in her office.

Urinary tract disorder, Joint swelling and Arthritis

YL9-30897-87092

Good bu it may be too soon to tell. Only 3 hours!

Rather tired but not terrible.

Curious why I have a pink area just below the injection site.

Anxiety Waiting for a call since there were some chest pains that have now gone away

No.

Swelling joints. Rheumatologist

Arthritis flare up Today achey feeling in general.

Feeling as though I have a UTI . Lab test

Diarrhea, probably from taking an antibiotic for a UTI.

Even though I tested Negative in May for Covid I needed 2 different antibiotics to get rid of a temperature and a serious cough . In September, also ran a fever and tested Positive for Covid . No cough more like a flu. Was treated with Paxlovid .

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Contusion and Herpes zoster

YL9-33576-77599

Very stuffy and runny nose last two days. Probably unrelated!

Arm soreness, bruising

Very fatigued today. Left arm and shoulder are mildly sore. Great increase in hot flashes this week (I am 52 yrs old).

Vertigo, but could be unrelated

Vertigo, probably unrelated

I havent but my mother, Jane Ripps, just developed shingles. We got our vaccines on the same days. Dr told her it may be because of covid vaccine. She isnt getting the surveys so I wanted to be sure to mention it! I am fine with no side effects

Achy and tired. Sore neck muscles

Very bad cold. No fever or loss of smell or taste, so I think just a cold.

Think it's a sinus infection- not sure

Atelectasis, Rash papular and Rash erythematous

YLA-12790-97268

I feel terrible, but it's worth it. Symptoms come and go.

1st dose of Moderna in left arm- 212. 2/20, arm began itching, swelling, & rash along with large patch of red swollen bumps on left chest, shoulder & bicep. Drs diagnosed it shingles. Been miserable. Pain from neck to fingertips on left side. My GP & my Neurologist.

I am still aching in the arm in which I got the vaccine. I also got shingles on that side of my bicep and chest. I saw both my GP and Neurologist.

I still have shingles on my upper left side as a result of my 1st dose. "Covid Arm

I'm still suffering with discomfort from my 1st moderna shot. Left arm on 2/12. Injection site & shingles on that side.

I still have tenderness from 1st vax on 2/12. I also have shingles on my left side as, which my GP attributes to "Covid Arm".

Chest pain. Had to go to ER. Atelectasis of lower lobe of left lung. I don't know if it's related to vaccine.I was tested for Covid in the ER, and my tests were negative. Visit to my GP

Chest pains, breathing issues, higher blood pressure, headaches, just not myself. But, I'm not sure if it's related to my vaccine. My 1st vaccine was so much worse. Sick as a dog for 1st 4 days, then, covid arm & shingles from my 1st. Saw my general practitioner

Chest pains, severe diarrhea, general arthritic pain GP

I just feel sick.

I don't know if the symptoms are related to my booster.

I tested positive for Covid-19 on 12/27/21- 10 days after getting my Moderna booster shot.

Bowel movement irregularity, Eructation and Feces soft

YLA-13236-19962

Ringing in my last night around midnight and again this morning around 9 AM

Naseaus and diarrhea today - I think it's due to something I ate though.

Got what I thought was food poisoning a week ago and was naseaus and had diarrhea for a day. Since then no naseau but anytime I eat I have to use the bathroom within half an hour and my bowel movements aren't as solid as they should be.

Unsettled stomach, headaches, hives - I think the stomach issues and hives were from stress. I think the headaches were a combination of a lack of sleep (finals) and my period.

Nausea, diarrhea, throw up burps

Infrequent bowel movements, Oral disorder and Gait inability

YLA-29881-66472

Orange size swelling in arm pit of same arm injection received, swelling has increased throughout the day.

Still have swelling in armpit of injection arm. Swelling is tender to touch. Facial and lip swelling this morning. Shortness of breath with light activity.

Continue to have swelling in armpit of arm injection received. Lymph node under chin on injection side is tender. Went out to run errands, entire back started hurting after only being out for 1 and 1/2 hours. Got home was exhausted and took a 3 hour nap. Now still really tired. Stomach bubbly, bowel movements slow.

Continue to have swelling in armpit of the arm where vaccine injected. Swollen lymph nodes under chin. Very had to do any activities due to extreme fatigue.

Continue to have swelling in armpit of the injection arm. Swelling is still the size of an orange. Tender lymph nodes under chin on same side of injection. Having facial swelling including eyes and lips that started the day after injection. Back and muscle pain still intense and limits activities and causes sharp pain with movement. My energy level is very low. Ive also noticed having shortness of breath when doing minimal activities or just walking.

Continue to have swelling in armpit of injection arm and lymph nodes under chin swollen. Short of breath with minimal to no activity. Back pains intense when moving and changing positions. Facial , lips swelling. Having to take naps from exhaustion. Awakened often throughout night due to pain.

Deep muscular pain all over, neck and shoulders more intense. Wrist and ankle weakness.

Increased shortness of breath with little activity. Increased muscle pains feeling deep and intense. Tired and low energy.

Neck pain and stiffness on side of injection.

Tingling in lower arm of injection arm.

Had same intense pains yesterday. Continue with neck stiffness on both sides and shoulders.

Neck and shoulders continue to feel stiff. Still experiencing shortness of breath with minimal activity that started after first vaccine dose.

Still having shortness of breath after walking, bending and moving around. Neck and shoulders have stiffness.

Continue to feel tired and stiffness in neck and shoulders.

Swelling in armpit of injection arm.

Arm itching at injection site. Had debilitating headache for a full day. Continue to have swelling in armpit of injection arm.

Area of injection still very itchy. Continue with deep neck and shoulders pain. Lower back pain has increased and painful to lay on. Yesterday noticed sore gums in mouth and felt some small bumps on gum line, tongue sore. SOB with movements.

Continue to have itching at injection site. Have sore gums and small nodules on gum line in front of the mouth. Continue with fatigue and shortness of breath with some activities. Neck pains.

Continue with intense neck, shoulders, upper and all the back pain and spasms. Still having fatigue.

Continue to have intense muscle pain in neck, shoulders, back and started having severe foot pain in both feet. Feet pain makes me unable to walk sometimes. Stomach and digestive problems, a lot of nausea and congestion. Pain specialist did steroid injections in right and left upper back/neck muscles. Have been to ER for vomiting and dx with colitis.

Daily feet pain in ankles, sides and bottom of feet.

Sacral pain, Arthritis and Tinnitus

YLA-31869-76450

Severe joint pain in my SI joint. This was already inflamed prior to vaccination and i was working with a chiropractor. We were ready to finish treatment but after receiving Dose 1 it flared up and has been very painful. Chiropractic

The vaccine inflamed my SI joint. I also have very loud, high pitched ringing in my ears that started the day after receiving my second dose and has not gone away.

My SI joint is still incredibly painful and the ringing in my ears that started after the vaccine has not subsided yet. Chiropractor

I still have significant tinnitus which was caused by my vaccine. It has not diminished or gone away. I also have severe SI joint pain which i an working with a chiropractor to alleviate. Chiropractic

I got tinnitus from my 2nd dose. My symptoms had improved slightly but my booster brought me right back to where I was right after receiving my 2nd dose.

My tinnitus that resulted from the vaccine is still present. It has not improved.

After receiving my bivalent booster my vaccine induced tinnitus is uncomfortably loud and piercing. I have an appointment with an ENT to discuss my symptoms. As a reminder, I got tinnitus within 48 hours after receiving first vaccine dose.

Peripheral coldness, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Taste disorder

YLA-84417-43250

Different taste in my mouth

Some joint discomfort in both knees

Continued joint discomfort from first COVID-19 vaccine

My hands and feet felt cold. Couldnt warm up

Stuffy nose yesterday but no longer have this symptom today

Tested positive for COVID. Symptoms are fever/chills, headache, sore throat/cough, runny nose/congestion. I live with family. Both parents are vaccinated. Im fully vaccinated. My brother is Unvaccinated. My brother was sick prior to me getting sick.

Uterine pain, Chiropractic and Nerve compression

YLB-13281-74325

Painful pinched nerve in neck and likely associated arm numbness (not shot arm) and likely associated dizziness. Headaches Chiropracter

Chiropractor

Mental confusion

Large joint pain for about 2 days

Joint pain in wrists and knuckles

Funcrional dyspepsia flare up - sick for about 40 hours at them moment

Uterine pain post menses

Some sniffles, rinny nose

Chest pain, cough, sinus congestion

Bronchitis and sinus infection in September

Infection, Sciatica and Diverticulitis

YLB-15323-20147

Felt a little itchy on my face and head, starting about 10 minutes after shot. Felt a little prickly on my face close to mouth, but not in mouth, throat or tongue. Lasted a couple of hours and stopped. Very mild, feel fine now.

Symptoms like I might have a urinary tract infection, Im sure not related to vaccine. Primary doctor visit for urine test

Got a urinary tract infection Office visit

Increased sciatic nerve pain and restless legs. I already have these conditions, they just seem to really be flared up right now. Probably not related.

Diverticulitis with infection and severe pain Radiology

Heart rate irregular, Heart rate increased and Nausea

YLB-24482-67812

Tired. Nausea. It may be allergy related. Or caregiver burn out.

Accelerated irregular heart beats Primary care doctor, cardiologist and electrocardiologist Wore heart monitor for 11 days and received diagnosis.

Intermittent dry cough

Heart- irregular heartbeat. Testing for AFib. Echocardiogram and wearing a heart monitor for a month beginning sept 1,2023. Awaiting results Oct 5,2022. Then, Covid -19 tested positive for 10 days. Electro cardiologist

Hyperacusis, Initial insomnia and Injected limb mobility decreased

YLB-27853-67316

Moderate soreness around injection site. Unable to lift arm above shoulder level.

Arm soreness, but much better today than yesterday.

Intermittent lower and upper back pains. "Prickling sensation." VERY MILD. Pain only felt where old injuries occured. (Old injuries 10+ yrs ago.)

lower back pain

Sharp pains around the body, random places. Upper back pain and sweats.

light and sound sensitivity

Mirgraine & Sciatic Nerve Pain

Fatigue (unable to fall asleep). Always had this problem, but worse now than usual, not sure if it's vaccine related. Stress related?

Week long diarrhea, but it could have been the stomach virus? Sore throat and runny nose that lasted 2-3 days. I am currently fine and not experiencing those symptoms anymore.

Intra-abdominal hemorrhage, Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and Extrasystoles

YLB-32462-60840

Metal taste in mouth right after the shot and persisting

Neck pain on shot side, neck stiffness, light sensitivity

Swollen lymph node in left armpit, painful to touch

I developed a swollen gland in my armpit but it resolved in a few days.

Bad bad bad diarrhea. So bad.

My heart has been skipping beats and pounding regularly.

I got a bad cold for a week but it wasn't covid. I have a UTI right now too.

Large swelling in lymph nodes on left side

Swollen lymph nodes

Very runny nose, light sore throat, headache. Cold symptoms.

Diarrhea

I had COVID. It was brief though!

Unusual hunger, dizziness

Abdominal pain and bleeding. Strange smells. Cold symptoms.

I have COVID.

My COVID has gotten worse. I've been sick for nine days but not in the hospital.

Colon cancer, Hypopnea and Chest discomfort

YLB-44104-23724

Tingling in toes for short period of time

Dizziness, pain in back with shallow breathing at times

Light pain in left side of chest but it is improving

Small amount of discomfort in chest area

Pain in chest

Dizzy

Still experiencing dizziness. I had such a difficult time with the first shot, I am rethinking of getting the second shot. Your advice?

It has been a week since I got the shot. I ran a fever of 101 for 3 days, had a sore throat, congestion which I still have 1 week later

Still have chest congestion

Developed colon cancer Many doctor visits-

Uterine pain, Tongue discomfort and Bone pain

YLC-12219-01471

Cough, couldn't breathe,lost mobility from waist down,bones hurted terribly I couldn't open my fingers ,on the top of my tongue it felt like when you eat hot food and it burns it, where the skin falls off.thats what happened.i wasn't thirsty but I forced myself to drink at least 3 bottles of water 16.9 fl. This started Saturday 27 2021. Painful stomach pain in uterus.

This body pain comes and goes since I took the shot

Mild fever , light cough

Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, Joint range of motion decreased and Arthralgia

YLC-25972-55857

My first vaccine on 12/31 in my right arm is still causing shoulder pain and some painful range of motion

My first vaccine was 12/31/20. I believe the person who gave me the injection went into by bursa. I still have pain in my right shoulder and it is painful to lift my arm. My second vaccine was in my left arm and it is fine.

Signs of SIRVA, Rt shoulder. Didn't make an appt with doctor but consulted an ortho surgeon.Not able to exercise.

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