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.
Menstrual bleeding on day 22 of cycle. My cycles are normally 28-29 days.
Menstrual spotting (day 23). My cycles are usually 28-29 days.
Menstrual cramps on day 24 (my cycle is usually 28-29 days)
Menstrual period started one day early
I have had lymph node pain the armpit of the same arm where I had the injection. The lymph node pain has been about as severe and has lasted as long as the injection site pain.
Covid
On the first day very tired sore and flu symptom
Yesterday was the worse of it full on felt feverish but no fever chills, nausea, no appitite very tired hit me about midnight until 10 pm that evening then suddenly I felt normal
This one hit me harder than the first two mostly through out last night
Sometimes food just does not sound good
Doing better sometime food does not sound good but that feeling does go away on and off
Feel little nausea in the morning before eating but fine after that and get tired on and off throughout the day but not bad
Dizziness
Mild dizziness
New (mild) itching & rash at the injection site...
Fast heart rate
Redness, heat, edema in the same arm but remote from the injection site
A red area thats slowly migrating down the arm that received the injection. It started on my upper arm & now is at my elbow...
Heavy uterine bleeding, frequent clots, pelvic pain (I am post menopausal)
Heavy uterine bleeding, anemia, tachycardia, shortness of breath, dizziness, syncope Called 911
Heart arrhythmia
Heart issues
Due to sinus infection
I have some kind of infection. Have been seeing my doctor. Not related to vaccination.
These symptoms are not related to the vaccination. Im dealing with some kind of a digestive issue.
I contracted some kind of digestive infection. Stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, achy muscles. Ive been to the doctor twice, had an IV and an injection. Covid test came back negative.
Open heart surgery Surgery
Bronchitis, ear infection
About 5 minutes after the injection I had what I can only describe as two "tinges" of a weird pain in or above my heart. About the size of a quarter. 2 tinges right after each other and that was it. Cant say it was related but you never know.
A weird little lightly painful blotch on the bottom of my foot. But don't know if it's related to the shot,
I have a Tony red rash looking mark on the inside of my bicep on the same arm as the injection. It also looks like the little rash/blister on the bottom of my right foot
Same as before but improved
Had some weird small pain "waves" travel from bottom of shoulder blade to middle knuckleOn my left arm about 5 minutes after the shot
Muscle spasms/non painful "flutters" in pecks and left bicep. Also a weird sore ok right wrist,
Muscle flutters in right upper pectoral
I forgot to mention the second day after the shot I had major night sweats.
Still have the red marks although very slight on left inner bicep that showed up after the first shot. Also still have the round sore on right wrist.
Headache , cervicogenic, but weird nerve like tenderness ok a couple on my head. Like base of skull on back of neck right side and temple, right side.
More random joint pain and nerve pain. May not be related... But not sure.
Got omicron
Hives that appeared after vaccination (shoulder blades) recurred. Doctor stated it was likely vaccine related. Situation seems to be slowly improving but has been persistent and recurred but with less skin irritation. In-person appointment with dermatologist
Hives on shoulder blades. For all 3 vaccinations, hives on my shoulder blades have appeared at precisely the post 5 week mark. Next routine visit; Rx prescribed
Dry cough
Injection site is tender to the touch, but not painful.
I didn't report yesterday because I accidentally deleted the wrong text...yours. After getting the shot on Friday March 12 at 3:30pm, later that night it was just tender at the shot location, which was upper left arm. Tender like a bruise, but no coloration, redness, or swelling. I took 3 ibuprofen before going to bed that night. Next day, Saturday March 13, everything was ok...just that tenderness. But by Saturday night it really hurt to raise up my left arm and it was very difficult to raise it up too. I took 2 ibuprofen before going to bed and today Sunday March 14, I can raise up my left arm without any hurt or difficulty...just tenderness at needlepoint area.
The injection site is tender to touch, but not painful
Congested head sinus
Tenderness
I'm probably doing too much hard labor too soon after shot.
Ever since I got both vacs, I'm always tired, lethargic, no energy.
Im having abdominal pain when I eat something or take my pills. The abdominal pain is constant. I really dont think it from the vaccine but something other. Started with the pains yesterday but thought it was something temporary.
Im in the hospital at the moment. Im weak, Hgb is 8 and my glucose level drops. Im so tired I can hardly more. I have to ask the nurse to put my legs on the bed.
I know this has to do with previous problems but it did start after my second shot. My legs wont lift up to go up steps. My blood pressure is low, Im constantly cold.
lymph node in neck seems a tad swollen causing minor ear ache.
rash under my arm actually showed up 2 days ago, but didnt notice until after my check in.
I developed a UTI, but I do not believe there was a direct link to my vaccination. However, I never had a UTI before, so the timing may be suspicious.
Was 2 weeks late for my period, which is unusual for me. Don't think it's related to the vaccine though.
lymph node in armpit on injection side is swollen
I got Covid 19 the first week of August. It was like having the worst flu of my life. So glad I was vaccinated before I got it for the first time, otherwise, I fear I would have been going to the ER.
Pain in deltoid in injected shoulder... it is mild. Do not need analgesic.
Still slight deltoid muscle soreness...
About mid afternoon a growing abdominal pain started and became pretty significant, only overshadowed by sudden crushing headache and neck pain. Cold compress and finally fell asleep for several hours...now the is low grade abdominal pain along with low grade headache and neck pain. Just took some Advil.. did not take in the afternoon due to the high level of abdominal pain
I had a low grade headache overnight and all day.. around 5pm suddenly my abdomen started hurting and the same crushing headache all over my head came upon me... had to go lay down with a cold compress... slept a few hours.. awoke with same low grade headache.. today I also noticed an ache in my left arm- the vaccine arm... from the elbow distally...
Low grade headache and abdominal upset today so far... Called my md for advice on the sudden onset crushing headaches from the past two days.... have not gotten a callback yet
Headache almost started today....but never got too significant
Fatigue
Rash. Not sure if from bug bites, weed allergens, or something else
Skin rash on my legs but I suspect it may be a chlorine rash. Initially I had it on my arms and abdomen as well. But I started taking an anti histamine and it seems to have helped.
Itching/scratching, burning sensation. Not sure if it is allergy to something or reaction to the vaccine. Primary care physician, dermatologist, allergist
last evening an itchy rash on lower inside of my arm, not near injection site but on the same arm, seems better 12 hours later
on 3/1 I had my first dose (in left arm) and I've been fine other than a small rash on my lower left arm which was gone within 24 hours. I then had a small 1/2x3/8 square that looked like broken blood vessels no pain and it is healing.
My husband has rapid tested positive for covid, mine is negative but going for PCR test tomorrow.
Still waiting for PCR results but other than a slight cough I'm feeling fine and it could be allergies.
I tested positive for covid on Monday, 4/25, I never had a fever, but i had the following symptoms, runny nose, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, and chills. I have been on Paxlovid and almost done. I don't think the vaccine interfered with my symptoms. Test done 4/25 results on 4/26
Just a summer cold continually testing negative.
Have had an upper respiratory infection but my PCR was negative for Covid.
Lower back pain
Back pain
After my first dosis I gained a lot of weight and I feel hungry all the time
I keep gaining weight while eating the same
Lack of energy, tired all the time.
Some sort of upper respiratory infection, not flu nor COVID something else.
Related or not I am in waiting period for vaccine inflammation to subside to get a biopsy for a suspicious mass.
I was diagnosed with cancer although I don't think it is related.
Top of right foot and right knee are hurting.
Chills lasted a few hours, felt feverish for about same amount of time.
Have two sores/rash on back of neck. They are slow to heal. Have persisted for about 3 weeks now.
Skin ulcers in 4 places.
Rash after second shot.
Lifted weights after shot. Shoulder in moderate pain.
Injection site pain - Tapering down.
Sore throat and mild congestion. Ist COVID self test was negative.
I also got C-def again I was so weak I couldnt get up off the commode I finally slide off the commode seat after about 3 hours but just laid on the floor and couldnt move my friend called 911 to have them come check on me Im now in the hospital
Getting diarrhea
I got a bad case of diarrhea 3 weeks ago and I still have it cant hardly walk again
Still have diarrhea or loose stools
Diahrrea
I have bigger nodgels in my left lung and I have lymp node problems also I will need to get a biopsy done on the lymp nodes and the nodgels in my left lung
Heart palpitations, felt faint upon standing, extreme weakness
No appetite since getting the shot
No appetite, no tatste
Have a mild rash on my arm.
My memory and recognition feels a little foggy at times. Not drastic although noticeable and a little unnerving.
Headache, congestion, cough, fatigue, fever, anxiety
No appetite, cough
Very bad Fever Blisters and pain on my lips, fogginess, forgetfulness--Had Heart palpitations/low lood preasure the first two days that I forgot to note.
Cough, fever blisters
Coughing
Cough
No symptoms with the 1st or 2nd shot. Very surprised at the crazy itching and chills from the booster shot.
The shot site is still itching like crazy. Using Benadryl itch stopping gel. It helps for a little while. I need to apply frequently because it itches so very much.
The redness was 3 inches yesterday and is 4 inches today. The itching has decreased from yesterday but the redness has grown.
Knot still at site. It's gone down a lot, but you can still see/feel it.
I think everything is allergy related. Coughing non stop, headache, can't sleep Took covid test and it was negative
My symptoms are NOT COVID related. I had an accident. I wound up with 3 sutures and 3 stalls in the back of my head. I don't feel well because of this. No issues with the COVID booster shot .
About 5 days ago, the site of the injection started to itch quite noticeably. It lasted about 3 days & has now subsided. It seemed odd since it had not bothered me at all after a couple days of soreness immediately after the shot.
Diagnosed as diverticulitis.
Flu like symptoms for 3 days - headache, body aches & significant fatigue. Then I was fine. No temperature. I took a home COVID test that was negative.
Congestion and cough from nasal drainage
Cough & significant sinus congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes.
Cough, congestion
COVID. Tested positive. Symptoms were sore throat, cough, significant fatigue that lasted longer than any other symptom.
Ears ringing last night and today off and on
Awake in the night with anxiety
Stuffiness and sneezing and dry cough. Heavy chest last night and today possibly anxiety
Agitation
Swollen lymph nodes under both arms, mostly the left where shot was administered
Under arm/sides of breast sore and tender
Under arm soreness
Left side of upper lip numb since shot and less today.
Edema
Body aches and night sweats
Higher blood pressure needing medication Scheduled appointment
No, but the fatigue has been ongoing for a year. It may or may not be related to the vaccine at all.
Sore throat, difficult to swallow, tiny white spots on tonsils. Inconsistent; came and went a few times over a few days. Feels okay now.
Not completely new, but recurring symptoms that temporarily went away when vaccinated and then came back: FATIGUE, body aches, sore throat, coughing (sometimes very dry and once in awhile productive), headache, some chest pains and SOB, brain fog.
The morning after receiving the vaccine i had a fever of 100.5, body aches, joint aches, mild headache and fatigue
Since receiving my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine I notice twitching of the Right side of my lower lip/chin region. I thought it was caused by other factors but when I made lifestyle changes this last few weeks it has not changed.
Joint aches and pains. Base fo the thumbs, knees and back South out treatment by my osteopath who performed some manipulation. Only mild improvement. Low level inflammation persists
Mild Pain only if i press the injection site
Mild pain only if I press on injection site
On day 8 the vaccination site was swollen, a bit painful, and hot to the touch. (My skin is dark so I couldnt tell if it changed colors). I also felt unwell. That lasted about 36 hours and then subsided. I tested negative for COVID 2 days later.
Mild dizziness from April 30th to May 8th. Seems to be mostly gone today May 9th.
On October 23rd, The day after my booste,r I had fever, chills, pain at the site of injection, fatigue, headache, and body aches
Lots of swelling in my hands, feet and my face around eyes and my cheeks and face is a little reddish in color
Still swollen at my eyes and my hands are still swollen can hardly bend my fingers
Went to my arthritis doctor
Itching face head and legs. Swelled eyes and busted vessel in my eye.
Itching on my face , head and legs. Swelling needs my fingers and I woke up with a busted blood vessel in my left eye. My eyeballs felt swollen and felt like I had a hive on my eyeball.
Legs are still swelled and hot to touch
Legs are still swelled up with inflammation from shot
Legs are still swollen, redness and hot to touch
My body is swelling more and Im hot one minute and freezing the next minute. My fingers hurt so bad today and I can hardly bend them and my legs from knee down to top of feet are swollen and red, hot to touch. I just want this to stop in my body!
My neck and shoulder swelling, pain and soreness
Joints swell, hurt, walking off balance, cold to the bone all the time. Hair has fell out and broke off. Headaches
Swelling of my heart
Slight lightheadedness
Anorexia today, yesterday.
-Rash at injection site appeared PM 3/1; erythematous-fatigue 3/2-extreme nausea 3/2-moderate/severe headache 3/2-mild headache 3/3
Pain associated w/ increased local or systemic inflammatory response aggravating spinal nerves
Cough, Congestion, Dyspnea, Nasal discharge (mild-moderate 3/19-20, most of 3/21. Severe late 3/21-22)
Did not do any temperature checks today
Skin Tenderness
Terrible cough. Home trying home remedies.
Just over night have been diagnosed with psyoriatic arthritis. Don't have any skin rash just so painful arms, hands, hips. I have felt well until now. Have no idea and nothing has been mentioned connection to shots.
Arm still a bit tender to rub.
I have a swelling lump on L Side Brest to under arm pit. Very sore.
Pain in my arm pit.
Seeing Dr today for sore lump in arm pit.
Left arm pit still sore but seems to be doing some better.
Night before last I had terrible issues with diarrhea. It was extreme but yesterday it subsided and today seems better
Nerve pain radiating down my leg.
Diarrhea, small rashes on different areas of the body.
Ive had more herpes breakouts than I used to have.
Nerve tingling in the back of my legs
Tingling in the back of both thighs
A little dizziness when doing house work
Have had a headache for over 24 hours
Runny nose
Runny nose, sore throat
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Allergies
Sinusitis
Axillary lymphadenopathy and pain on side of vaccine
Axillary lymphadenopathy
Swelling in axilla of Sam arm where injection
Improving axillary lymph node swelling and pain
Improving axillary pain and swelling
Axillary pain and lymphadenopathy
Swelling and painful axillary lymphadenopathy on side of shot
Swelling and lymphadenopathy of the axilla
Mild lad and pain in axilla of arm that received vaccination
Fingers feeling like the are "asleep" on rt hand, which is side the vaccine was received on.
Rt hand fingers feel like they are "falling asleep" for small duration of times multiple times a day. This is the side i received the shot on.
Diarrhea and stomache pains for one whole day. Next day was fine. This is not normal for me. Did not eat anything out of norm to cause it. No fever.
Rt finger tingling off and on throughout day. Same hand received shot in. Also been a little shakey.
Arm that received the shot, weakness and pain. Joint swelling in fingers both hands. Went away in two days but still have joint pain in all body
Very gassy stomache moments and diarrhea
Tingling on left face, etc
Tingling face/head, left more than right since 10/10/22. On 10/10/22 also had to tingling in left lateral fore arm and fore leg. Went to ER, labs and brain MRI negative for symptoms cause On 10/10/22 went to ER. 10/11/22, follow up with PCP. Allergy to covid vaccine. ASSUME only to mRNA vaccines since only got these. What to do next time? Will determine this at that time. Any recommendations?
FYI: Due to arthritis, always have joint, muscle, body aches and pain; and fatigue. But these symptoms are at baseline.
Joint pains and muscle aches within baseline
Same as 10/15/22
Same as before
Left mid-medial thigh muscle strain
Not sure if related to vaccine but when push myself and get tired get a slight rawness on my nasopharynx and a low grade fever that goes away with rest anf hydration.
Rhinitis, scratchy throat, fatigue, chilly, and just not feeling well. Took Airborne, kept warm till perspired, and increased rest/sleep. Next morning better.
Fatigue, low grade fever, SOB
Dizziness loss of balance shot date was 2/24 not 2/26
Vertigo has minimized. Liquid in ears. Shot date not 2/24 or 2/26 - was absolutely Tuesday, 2/23.
No
Diziness of head and vertigo. Worse at getting up. Slides to okay as morning progresses. Had the last 5 days. Each day is better. Still not as bad afew days after 2nd Moderna. Could not function for hours. Several days later was much better Personal general practictionner.
I had extreme sickness for about 2 months. My doctor said I had Covid even though a test I took was negative. He knew - his wife died from Covid. I have had and have Vertigo since my 2nd Moderna shot. Brain fog gives me a bit of a problem. OK otherwi
