What v-safe registrants wrote to the CDC after their Pfizer or Moderna shots, in their own words. Each card is one person,
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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.
Injection site paresthesia and Paresthesia
Tingling sensation in left shoulder, upper arm, left upper neck close in the vicinity of the vaccine injection site. This condition began within two days of the injection and continues today. I am concerned that the prospective second vaccine may a
Continued tingling in shoulder and neck around injection site.
Major "tingling" still going on in vicinity of FIRST injection.
Continued "tingling" in the vicinity of the FIRST injection.
Tingling" in shoulder and surrounding area of FIRST injection.
Continuous "tingling" in vicinity of FIRST injection.
Tingling sensation in my left neck and shoulder in vicinity of my first shot have persisted from second day after my first shot and continuing until today.
Joint range of motion decreased, Sleep disorder and Insomnia
Above symptoms started last night and getting less during the day.
For last 3 days episodes of nausea lasting for a few hours. No set frequency...can awaken at night and lasts for a couple of hours but no vomiting.
Episodic 3 times since yesterday lasting for about an hour.
Full uncomfortable ache episodic at site of vaccination
Insomnia
Not sure if related but experiencing left shoulder pain. Has been for past month. Decreased range of motion. Gradually improving. Had to modify some things I did.
Covid positive so at this moment my health is worse than prior to vaccine. Grateful for vaccine and boosters as can handle the symptoms as they appear
Flank pain, Arthritis and Diarrhea
Feeling hazy since yesterday; diarrhea last night and started right side flank pain this afternoon.
I have lupus but not having a flare at this time
I was fine for several days, all symptoms went away. Then on Friday all my previous symptoms came back and my joint pain was the worst. Diarrhea, headache, body pain but no fever. I'm finally back to normal today. Rapid and PCR was negative.
Diagnosed with arthritis in the pelvis.
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
Sore and swollen lymoh nodes in left armpit (vaccine arm)
Left armpit and collarbone lymph node pain / swelling.
Sore, swollen lymph nodes underarm and collarbone on left side
Still some lymph node swelling and tenderness
Slight soreness and swelling of kymph nodes on left side
Some swelling and tenderness of left lymph nodes; underarm and collarbone
Lingering sore and swollen lymoh nodes on left side.
Pollen allergies! Its that time of year here when everything is yellow. Unrelated to vaccine ...
Rash macular, Skin discoloration and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
A strange rash has developed on my face. Circular pattern almost like ringworm but it is not ringworm. My husband is a veterinarian so he was the first person I checked with. And a bluish almost bruise looking rash over the bridge of my nose.I feel well, the rash is not itchy and I wasnt aware that I had it until I saw my face in the mirror this morning.
My rash is spreading, its a rather unusual looking rash. Part of it looks like standard red dots, but then I have underlying spots that are darker and bluish in color. And the mysteriously bruise-colored rash on the bridge of my nose. It does not itch, it does not bother me at all, I wouldnt even know I had a rash unless I look in the mirror. It is starting to appear on the other side of my face where in it was only on one side before.
Rash is starting to fade.Really bad leg cramps last night while sleeping. Is that a symptom?
Tiredness, aches and muscle pain, lethargy, night sweats, leg cramps.
The past month I was very under the weather. No energy, lethargic, stomach issues, draining sinuses and a cough. No fever.
Gastric disorder, Joint stiffness and Pain in jaw
May just be my normal arthritis showing up since I havent taken my Tylenol today as nurse suggested waiting till later
Just my normal discomfort
Have had jaw pain occasionally the last two days
Aching; joint pain; lethargic; tiredness; some chilliness
Tiredness & aching - not terrible.
Aching, pain, stiffness in joints and some muscles.
2 weeks ago I had some stomach and bowel issues, metallic taste in mouth & esophagus and tiredness.Appetite was off. This lasted most of week. Didnt know if it was breakthrough, or not. No fever.
Some aching but thought just what I generally feel sometimes
The muscle & body aches don't seem to be anything new.
I believe some of the aches & pain I experienced a couple of days were from the shot. Especially across the top of shoulders and in neck , that is all much better today.
Very mild
Don't know if it's associated with shot or "age"!!
Bloody discharge, Angina pectoris and Musculoskeletal pain
I want to report symptoms from the previous days and a bad reaction to my vaccine on the day of the vaccination
Abdominal cramping and bloody discharge 2 days. Have been post menopausal for 10 years without ever an incident of bloody discharge or cramping
I use to have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but have not experienced any symptoms in a little over 10 years. Roughly 3-4 weeks ago I started having intermittent fibromyalgia pain again. I have a high pain tolerance and will manage it w
Pain from Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia. I am tough and do. It let things stop me, but the pain is bothersome
Heart pain and Chest pain that goes through to my back by my left shoulder blade
Breast pain under the mipples
Confusional state, Visual impairment and Abdominal pain
My vision was WHACK. All white with just little bits of shadows (darker than they would be). Before that it looked like a rave, pulsing colors and such. I could still walk in a straight line and avoid objects so it was fine I guess
Nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, weakness, brain fog/confusion. All started on January 5, the day after my most recent covid vaccine. Colonoscopy, endoscopy, biopsy, tracer, etc from a gastroenterologist
Gingival discomfort, Gingival pain and Glossodynia
Sleepiness
Sleepy
A bit of tightness in chest
Chest pain
Pain in back and right arm
Have chest discomfort, I had chills and rigors, later nausea and vomiting, pain and neck stiffness with headaches which lasted the weekend. Now I have sore mouth with bumpy and sore tongue and gums. Also irritation of gums. Nose area blisters Over the counter remedies for sore mouth, nausea and vomiting, electrolytes solution and pain killers
Tight/heavy chest and light whoozy headi
Joint/Nerve pain
Lower back pain radiating to thighs
Lower back and hip joint pain, headache and feverish
Generally weak with joint pain, headache and pain behind the eyes
Feeling very fatigued and exhausted,
Stress, Vaginal hemorrhage and Stomatitis
Vomited today. More likely due to stress.
Cough, sore throat, headache
Swollen lymph node in armpit
Very swollen lymph node. Spotting
Abnormally heavy period
I got a covid like illness. I had symptoms. My husband tested positive but i didnt even though i was symptomatic
There is swelling by my armpit near the injection site and that shoulder (rotator cuff) hurts and is sending tingling feelings down my arm to my fingers
Upper respiratory infection. Sore throat, nasal congestion, sinus pressure, runny nose, cough, sneezing, and mouth sores
Cough. Nasal congestion
Im pregnant and experiencing morning sickness. Both seem unrelated to vaccination
Rhinalgia, Facial pain and Skin discoloration
Rapid heart rate, sore skin around nose , face & ears
Rapid heart rate, stomach cramps
Arm swelling AROUND the entire bicep and swelling spreading down to elbow. Seems to be creeping down my arm a little more each day. Feels really weird, looks strange and itches. Not really red, but you can see a line around my arm where its swollen. Feels like a tourniquet is loosely tied around my arm.
Headache and pain on right side of head and sling right side of jaw and face. At times quite severe.
Tingling, pain & numbness on one side of head & face.
Foot fracture, Hunger and Arrhythmia
Pain shot up and down both my arms for several minutes as the pain subsided acute fatigue set in.
I broke my foot last year and it never healed correctly. I woke up in the middle of the night as if it was broken again in severe pain. I don't know if there's a correlation or not. I hadn't done anything strenuous the day before. Quite the contrary.
All symptoms occurred earlier in the morning. Now I am fine as of the afternoon
Heart arrhythmia presumed to be just due to my age.
Headache was most likely due to hunger...
Hypoesthesia oral, Abdominal distension and Flatulence
Redness and swelling under the injection site
The swollen injection site has improved. It doesn't hurt anymore and it's less itchy than yesterday. The area is no longer red, just a little swollen to touch.
The injection site is almost completely healed, its just a little itchy today.
Unrelated, gas pains
Gas, unrelated to vaccine
The swelling at the injection site has turned to bruising and is itchy
A heavier period, significant bloating and nausea
Numbness in lower lip
Part of lower lip numb
Hyperesthesia teeth, Flank pain and Confusional state
My teeth hurt, two crowns on the jaw, near the joint hurt.
Tooth pain that is pressure sensitive. For a week it was intermittent, now it is chronic. Im going to the dentist soon, but this isnt like anything Ive experienced. I take very good care if my teeth. Going to schedule an appointment tomorrow.
It felt like fatigue and confusion with some chest congestion. No fever, lasted about 3 days.
Soreness at injection site the day after the injection. Two days after the injection, the entire side of my torso, on the injection side, was sore. I was fatigued for a few days.
Acoustic neuroma, Middle ear effusion and Hypoacusis
Orange size lump in axilla of vaccinated arm
Swelling in axilla if vaccinated arm
Still have underarm swelling
Still have underarm swelling but lessining
Still have underarm swelling on vaccinated arm
Earache
Fluid behind both eardrums, muffled hearing, dizziness
Continued blocked ears and hearing loss in one ear
Acoustic neuroma Office visit, hearing test
Acoustic neuroma diagnosis Doctor office visits
Acoustic neuroma Dr office
Injection site rash, Rash and Pyrexia
Developed rash on back of neck. Went to dr. Do not believe it is related from vaccine. I received vaccine a month ago. Primary doctor visit
Had some fever night of Feb 14. Have rash on arm where I had shot. Still mild
Rash has remained on back of neck and one place on face. It is getting better. I made appt with dermatologist but cant see till Mar 9. I did have the COVID arm. I did take pics of it at the time
Like a sinus infection or cold and little dry feeling in chest. I have not gone for a COVID test since I had both vaccines. No temp from what I can tell
Deafness unilateral and Deafness
Within 36 hours of my first shot (Jan 8th) I lost all hearing in my left ear. After going to ENT and doing steroids and injections directly into the ear Im still totally deaf in that ear. I would like to know how often this occurred??I need infor
Total hearing loss in left ear following my first COVID shot within 24 hours.That you say its safe is a joke! There are many side effects that you do not knowledge!It is no wonder you are NOT trusted!!Of course I will never hear from You !
Lost all ability to hear inmy left ear within the first 24 hours after receiving the shot!!! I reported that and you folks have NEVER followed up on that! It is very clear to me that you are not interested in hearing about side effects.
Neck pain, Lymph node pain and Dyspnea
Lymph node pain and swelling to left side of neck, same side as injection
Very Painful left side neck lymph node swelling and pain,
HORRIBLE Lymphadenopathy in left side of neck and shoulder. So very swollen and painful!!
Extreme fatigue and continued lymp node swelling and pain. Continued fatigue with some shortness of breath with exertion today.
Continued Left-sided neck lymph node swelling that has continue to be kinder and slightly painful but not worse than the day before
Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual disorder and Menstruation irregular
Im a runner and took a bit of time of post-vaccine but coming back to running on Saturday, my heart rate was through the roof and my chest very tight.
I can't remember if I reported this last time but after my first dose, I have had intense periods. I had not had such a period for years (as I have an IUD and rarely have any period signs/symptoms).
Intense period cramps (prior to my first moderna shot I did not have any period symptoms)
Period symptoms that are not usual for me
Premature ejaculation, Blood disorder and Cardiovascular disorder
Erectile dysfunction quick ejaculation.
Itching inside of eyes and feel dry.
Erectile dis function ie quick ejakulation and back pain in kidney side .
Coughing and little bit chest pain feels abnormal blood flow!
Coughing, little bit chest pain and feeling like low blood flow
Right side chest pain and feel headache every morning and afternoon. Bowl isn't looking normal. Feeling blood flow isn't smooth! Do you prescribe any medications ?
Antinuclear antibody increased, Vaginal hemorrhage and Arthralgia
I've been having an unusual amount of vaginal bleeding since I got the vaccine, and I think it could be related because women I know are also describing that experience with the vaccine.
Dizziness
still having vaginal bleeding that may or may not be IUD related
Unusual vaginal bleeding
still having unusual vaginal bleeding (but might be IUD-related)
Joint pain, ANA titer 1:80, positive rheumatoid factor.
Asthenia and COVID-19
My husband was diagnosed with a positive Covid test today. He got tested on December 30. My symptoms may be a result of me having COVID. I plan to get tested on January 4.
I got a covid test today as my husband was tested positive.
I am still waiting on my Covid test results. I had more energy today than yesterday.
Last night I was diagnosed with COVID-19. That's the symptoms I have had for the cast six days have been to the Covid, not to the vaccine
Affective disorder, Emotional distress and Emotional disorder
Dizziness
Dizziness, lymph node swelling under armpit.
Going between feeling extremely sweaty hot and cold. But, No fever. That finally subsided on day 13 post shot.
Face pain on the cheeks, opposite arm of wear I got the shot had some pain in the first 15 min.
Since second shot feeling like I want to cry for no reason.
Moodiness, irrritabilty
Total hormonal imbalance. Emotions all over the place. My period is 12 days late. I have heard from several other women that their periods have been abnormal as well after getting the shot. I think this warrants further investigation.
Fatigue, but I have other conditions so hard to tell if its them or shot or combination.
Lymph nodes swollen in armpit and near collarbone on left side where I received shot
Bone pain and swollen lymph nodes
Abdominal pain in intestinal area with hot flashes and sweatiness it made me feel like I might faint. Feeling better now but stomach area is still sore and I watching what I eat and drinking fluids
Diarrhea on Tuesday Aug 31Joint pain sep 1
Respiratory infection, asthma
Bone pain
Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on injection side
Swollen lymph nodes under armpit
Swollen lymph nodes in armpit and groin on side where I got the shot
Swollen lymph nodes, armpit, neck
Coccydynia, Weight increased and Migraine
Sore throat.
I got a sinus infection, have had it for 6 days, and am slowly getting better from it.
I had a sinus infection for a week but I am now better after taking a Z-Pack. This was not COVID-19, but I never get sick, so I am sure it was just because the vaccine weakened my immune system.
Sneezing and runny nose.
Sore muscles and joints, and constant headaches.
Tailbone pain, sore muscles, weight gain, and constant headaches.
Migraines every day.
Food poisoning and Dizziness
Yes this was him from the vaccine I have food poisoning. The doctor said my symptoms was from food poisoning and not the vaccine
No
I got the same symptoms last night , back as I had on March 5th. I know then I thought I had food poisoning but now to get the same symptoms back I am feeling that its from vaccine. I am waiting for the doctor to call me
After laying in bed, I get lightheaded when getting up. This has been happening each morning for at least a week. Just havent felt 100% since the vaccine.
Lymphadenopathy and Fatigue
I have MECFS, POTS, MCAS, and related diagnoses. How I feel now is not related to the vaccine there has not yet been any dramatic increase of my already present pain and fatigue.
These are unrelated to the vaccine!
Not related to the vaccine
Some lymph node swelling under the armpit / by the breast on the side where the injection is. This is new. Not bad!
Overall fatigue, inflammation, and a bit more of an MCAS reaction
Neuropathy peripheral, Tachycardia and Night sweats
first day of dose after an hour of having been vaccinated I experienced really bad tachycardia, muscle spasm specially in my arms my fingers curled up and moderate dizziness
During the night i was sweating thats when i thought i was feverish
Dizziness and tingling in the hands
Tachycardia
I keep having tingling sensation in my right leg and tachycardia
My joints after 3 months of only one dose Im starting to get headaches joint pain and weakness
Neuropathy
Blood urine present, Cystitis and Nephrolithiasis
Joint pain some wheezing that is gone but a bit more tired than I usually would br
Asthma flare
Fever at night
Rash on left legFever that comes and goes at night while sleeping
Bladder infection and repeated fevers when sleeping Dr visit
Being checked for blood in urine fatigue In office
I had kidney stonesThey think I may have a carinoid tumorI have a lymph node in my stomach swollen to 2.5 cm and surrounding ones that are suspicious
Trigger finger, Burning sensation and Tremor
arm burning
I have in my under arm. I also have passion that goes from my shoulder to my neck. This is all on the left side and i bad my vaccine on my left side. I had pain like this after my first vaccine but didn't think it was associated to the vaccine until this week when it happened again. There is silk a chance they are not related but I thought it was odd that it happened after the vaccine both times
Really bad back pain left side which is the side I got the vaccine. Also swollen lymph nodes in my armpit size of a bouncy ball
Continued pain on left side (the arm I got the vaccine on) worse on left side than right. Lymph nodes under arm very large
Achy joints
Hands shaking, trigger thumb, more back pain Physical therapy
Joint pain had gotten better when I was taking the steroids but it is starting to increase now that I have finished them
Joint pain has increased
Epicondylitis, Temperature regulation disorder and Angina pectoris
I have a mild sore throat that just started yesterday.
Vomitting
Aches, fever, chills loss of smell and taste, stuffy nose and coughing.
Tennis elbow in injection arm, likely unrelated and from sleeping on it but reporting the symptom just in case.
Slight cough, slight scratchy throat, slight shortness of breath.
Slight angina after working out, goes away within 10-20 min
Temperature regulation feels off still, light activity makes me swet profusely, not standard.
Scratchy throat, pink eye, trouble regulating tenperature (night sweats and chills)
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