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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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Heart rate irregular and Injection site discomfort

YR3-97323-28141

Some sensation on bicep near shot area. Exercised today for first time since shot. That may have caused it

Still have mild sensation on upper arm near shot location

Still having sensation on shoulder and bicep in shot arm.

I have continued to have a sensation on my left bicep in the area near where I received both shots. I am guessing it might could be considered an injury by now

I have experienced some irregular heartbeats. Undergoing tests to see what the possible cause is Having follow up tests

Dehydration, Constipation and Productive cough

YR5-23994-72380

Constipation worse than ever in my life but my life is also busy and I started a higher dose of ADD med. I feel very strongly that this is not vaccine related, but I cannot be 100% sure.

Horrible cold I cant shake. Started with sniffles and within a day, had a fever and felt/sounded horrible. Still do. Day 4 of headache...thinking I'm dehyrated.

Had covid...headache day 1, extreme fatigue and nausea w fever day 2, horrible aches and pains and fever day 3 & part of 4. Cold symptoms with loose congestion & productive cough started day 4. Had the infusion on day 4. Headache & fatigue next full

Musculoskeletal stiffness, Neck pain and Insomnia

YR5-25686-89328

Shoulder where shot was given and up the neck on left side stiff and sore. Other than that - good

Slight fatigue. Achy yesterday but better today. Don't know if it's relatedto the shot

I dont know if it's related but just different minor muscle aches. I have a physical job and simetimes it becomes more contortionist than other times. Maybe more tired after work but really nothing has prevented me from any activities. And the ease of mind of being vaccinated is wonderful

Fatigue was slight, hard time sleeping

Rhinalgia, Breakthrough COVID-19 and Fall

YR5-31514-85975

Mild sore throat; probably caught my wife's cold.

Swollen submandibular lymph nodes, both sides.

Sinusitis (allergies)

More serious joint pain on a hip.

Minor congestion, slight sore throat. Some joint pain, but this was associated with intense exertion (mountain hiking).

Occasional cough bringing up phlegm.

Joint pain in one hip got worse.

Knee pain caused by a fall - not by COVID.

Contracted COVID early Jan. -- sore throat, cough, congestion, joint pain during 2-week course of the illness; tested positive for COVID late in the course.

Occasional but persistent cough.

Mild chronic cough ever since contracting breakthrough COVID in Jan.

Slight sore throat/soreness in nasal cavity; successfully treated with zinc lozenges.

Some lightheadedness/dizziness while playing golf; may be just a side effect of taking a (low-dose) statin.

Periorbital swelling, Lymphadenitis and Eye swelling

YR5-43604-74149

Underneath both eyes are puffy and reddened

Left earache. Pre auricular lymphadenitis.

Left earache. Radiates into neck.

Sore calves.

Had allergic reaction 10 minutes after the shot. Swelling around eyes. Left preauricular swelling and pain. Lips tingling and a little swollen Throat minimally uncomfortable. Went to (b)(6) emergency room.IV Decadron, Pepcid, and IV Benadryl. Put on Pepcid, Claritin and Prednisone for five days.

More fatigue than previously. Had some fatigue , but now I wear out about 8 PM.

Sore legs and sore back. May be unrelated to shots.

Gallbladder disorder, Flatulence and Heavy menstrual bleeding

YR5-86387-84687

I've had diarrhea and gas pain since the day after injection 1. I did not correlate it to the vaccine but a week later and I still have the same symptoms.

I had bad fatigue & body aches the day after my 2nd dose

Left leg pain. Had a scan to look for blood clots. It was negative. Also very heavy periods. Seeing a dr about that now.

After my booster I had severe chest pains and went to the emergency room.

Migraines, gallbladder issues, muscles spasms

Acupuncture, Skin tightness and Musculoskeletal chest pain

YR6-15483-94226

Upper left side of abdomen (spleen area) became painful again after physical activity. Resolved after 48 hours and acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture

Lightheaded

Abdominal pain not GI related. Localized on left side mid-rib cage in area of spleen

Abdominal pain remains localized in upper left side

Abdominal pain localized upper left side

Spacey, lightheaded, brain fog

Pain and tightness under lower left rib cage in area of spleen

Tightness and pulling sensation on left side around spleen area

Post concussion syndrome, Throat clearing and Sputum discolored

YR6-19680-27371

Chest heaviness and a little wheezing, however I have no difficulty breathing.

I had a bad week with increased muscular and joint pain. It cleared up on Sunday and Im fine today! I also have been more sleepy.

I had generalized fatigue Friday and Saturday where I slept about 16-18 hours off and on

Horrible sore throat and positive home COVID test.

Started within the month after receiving my last COVID vaccine. Allergy induced cold symptoms: sinus congestion, fever, coughing constantly with light gray-green sputum at times, constantly clearing my throat of phlegm, major post nasal drip. Sick!

Aspiration, Pulmonary edema and Cardiac failure congestive

YR6-30721-79791

She has had intermittent chills for the last 3 days.

Yesterday she had 7 bowel movements, all diarrhea. Went to the ER. Negative covid test. No fever. Today, she vomited twice after waking up and had 1 bowel movement that was diarrhea.

Fluid in left lower lung, probably from aspiration or beginning of congestive heart failure, both unrelated to booster because symptoms started 2 weeks prior to booster.

Blood clots in right knee from likely bumping legs on wheelchair supports while in rehab last month

Tricuspid valve disease, Mitral valve disease and Generalized edema

YR6-34545-98687

Dizziness and swollen puffy eyes

Nasal congestion, itchy eyes, itchy mouth, occasional cough

Started heavy, heavy menstrual bleeding with cramps and clots Called my gynecologist and spoke to the nurse in the clinic who suggested I come in for an appointment

Extremely dizzy with apathy and malaise

Lethargy, swelling of body

Still on my period that started day of my first shot!!!!!!

Still having a period and cramps

Still having period bleeding

Positive for Covid 9/19/21 Dr visit after 10 days

I have been diagnosed with mitral and tricuspid valve issues post Covid diagnosis in September and recently had been diagnosed again with Covid first of May. I have struggled with prolong joint pain and will be starting therapy for that Echocardiogram, blood tests, X-rays

Dizziness exertional, Gastrointestinal pain and Dysphonia

YR7-13912-90981

None

Lack of mental acuity

Feeling a bit short of breath, which I forgot to report yesterday too.

A slightly vague, increasing lack of energy that isn't really tiredness but more like brain fog

Most of my mild symptoms didn't appear until about 10 hours after the injection - they were very mild nausea, chills & fatigue which were gone by the time I woke up this morning. However, the arm site pain didnt really appear until this morning.

Brain fog, inability to concentrate & focus. Fatigue to the point of inertia.

The arm pain is reduced from yesterday.

Residual tenderness only when injection site is pressed

Chest congestion this past week, two days; no fever, did not feel sick

Intestinal cramping & loose stools for about 3-4 hrs beginning about 4-5 hrs after eating full meal. Controlled with anti diarrheal meds. Suspect raw vegetable salad or improperly cooked fish at meal.

Chesty cold. Tested negative for covid.

Very mild sinus congestion very mild dizziness or off balance sensation after intense physical activity.

Probable influenza - negative antigen test during first 24 hours of symptoms but sudden onset, fever, fatigue, aches, cough, congestion, hoarse voice. In bed 4 days. Felt exhausted 9 days.

Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, Tooth abscess and Dermatitis contact

YR7-22629-69297

Intermittent Nerve type pain at random locations. I have SIADH and this feels like when my sodium drops. Some brain fog.

Nerve type sudden flashes of pain in random spots similar to what I get when my sodium drops

Moderate Swollen and painful lymph nodes under the injection arm and upper chest.

Sharp pain in my left jaw and teeth that is intermittent and lasts up to several minutes. Started 3 days ago.

Style in eye. Abscessed tooth. Poison ivy. Dentist

Swollen lymph glands under armpit

Sore throat, congestion, fatigue

Had a sore throat, tired and headache. COVID test negative

Harsh persistent cough, fatigue, Pneumonia.

Rectocele repair, Urinary bladder suspension and Drug hypersensitivity

YR7-26284-21031

runny nose

congestion

Swollen, sore, stiff elbow on side of injection site. No injury or any other illness. No history of injury to this joint. I am unsure if its related to the vaccine. Still waiting to get into appointment with PCP

Recurring hives. Could be relayed to something different but have been on two rounds of steroids.

Had surgery yesterday (urethral sling and rectocele repair). I developed a new allergy to Macrobid my surgeon prescribed for UTI.

YR7-29658-63031

I have muscle aches and pain from arthritis

There was a little local soreness about 2inches below the bandaid. I dont think it is related to the vaccine shot

My friends and family have all had side effects, my son having to miss work while I (at 87) have had not one problem. Amazing!!!

I WILL get my second vaccine Mon 04/05.Our county is running out of vaccines. I have had NO symptoms at all from vac#1.

Eye hemorrhage, Ocular hyperemia and Hypoesthesia

YR8-19340-13811

Maybe unrelated, but blood shot eye. I had Cataract surgery November 10, which I developed Edema. Past month I have been using drops, but didnt have any blood shot. I have contacted my Dr.

I have a blood shot right eye since day #2 of my vaccination. I have a Feb. 4th Appt. Considering rescheduling for an earlier appointment.

Right Eye is still blood shot. I have an eye appointment on February 4, 2021.

Continue to have blood shot right eye. Seeing my Eye Dr Feb 4. I saw my Primary Dr. today .

Constantly itching throughout the day. Feels like an allergic reaction.

Eye has cleared up. Very small amount of blood in corner of right eye.

One day of chills early morning last approximately 3hts.Same day diarrhea at least 2 - 3 hours.

Hospitalized Tuesday, October 26, 2021 due to numbness on my left side of my face. Discharged Thursday October 28, 2021. Possibly a reaction to a medication.

Having to use inhaler more than usual.

Since having Covid-19 I am using an inhaler Berlo once a day and Albuterol 0ne puff 4 x daily, my question is how does Covid-19 affect the lung long term.

Blood glucose decreased, Bone pain and Paresthesia oral

YR8-24015-86666

Warmth around my face. Low blood sugar level a few minutes after taking the vaccine. Doctor at the site of the vaccine

Tingling on my tongue, tip of my fingers, and my feet.

Tingling in the my tongue, the tip of my fingers, and feet. Over the phone.

Extreme thirst, tingling

Constipation, pressure in my head

Constipation, tingling, pressure in ny head

Tingling in the hands and feet that hurt. Tingling in the tongue. Pressure in my head. Exhaustion. Nausea especially after eating. Headache and body ache.

Muscle and bone aches. Heacdache. Nausea. Constipation. Exhaustion and sleepliness. Tingling in the tongue, feet, fingers. Cough and chest pain.

Night sweats and chills, tingling, extreme muscle pains, extreme thirst, stomach and abdominal pains, headaches

Excruciating body pain (especially on my left side), sudden burning sensation in my left leg, nausea, headache, loss of appetite, tingling in my tongue, fingers, and feet, inability to sleep due to pain, easily tired, pain in my breasts

Vaginal hemorrhage, Injection site warmth and Abdominal pain

YR8-52837-70747

I have endometriosis and take a daily oral contraceptive to control my symptoms. Since the day after my injection and continuing to today I have had minor abdominal cramping and today I had some minor spotting. This is uncommon for me and I did not miss a dose of my contraceptive pill so this may be a side effect of the vaccination.

Warmth at injection site

I had itchy and persistent hives for a period of about 2-3 months that had no easily identifiable cause.

Atrial fibrillation

YR9-20548-20910

I have 1 episode of A-Fib about every 2 years. My last episode was in 2019. I woke up, this morning, in A-Fib 188 BPM. I have a Kardia 6 lead EKG at home. The A-Fib lasted about an hour and a half and then resolved. Sent my EKG results to my cardiologist.

2 days after my 2nd Pfiser shot, on 2/6/21, I went into Afib for 4 hours on 2/8/21. 10 days after my Moderna booster, on 11/25/21, I went into Afib for 4 hours on 12/6/21. Fire Dept EMT visit

Clostridium difficile colitis, Mucous stools and Anal incontinence

YR9-42063-44258

I also had a headache yesterday, before receiving the vaccine

I have an abcessed tooth, unrelated to vax Dental for tooth (unrelated to vax

Tooth pain-it needs a root canal

Still have tooth abscess pain, unrelated to vaccine

Still dealing with tooth/jaw pain from abscess

New allergic reaction to sesameConjunctivitis (was successfully treated a few weeks ago, but now it has recurred)Rotator cuff pain (not new, but worse)Tooth/gum infection (not new)

Rectal bleeding (maybe hemorrhoids, but seemed like more than usual)

Fecal incontinence with quantities of mucous

Still passing a lot of mucous with diarrhea

Mucous in stool (sometimes passing just mucous)

I was diagnosed with c.diff today (took clindamycin for tooth pain recently). Started treatment late this afternoon.

Started treatment for c.diff

Lower urinary tract symptoms, Neuralgia and Muscular weakness

YRA-10113-91636

Very low level of nausea yesterday evening. Not typical for me. Happened a few times since the shot.

Sudden joint/nerve pain/weakness in one leg.

Lightheadedness on one occasion not due to any other identifiable cause and unusual for me.

Symptoms of UTI last 48 hours

Continued UTI symptoms

Evaluated by doctor for possible inflammatory reaction to vaccine resulting in UTI-like symptoms Visit with PCP

Still waiting on results of bacteria culture reported previously

Heart palpitations, brief intermittent light headedness.

Skin irritation, Pulmonary congestion and Weight increased

YRA-95363-07607

Depression

I've been having frequent headaches (2-5 hours duration, every day sometimes AM sometimes PM sometimes both)They are all very similar taking place behind my eyes and the top part of my head.

Lethargy 8 on a scale 1=energetic - 10= Unable to move. Brain Fog 7 on a scale 1=sharp mind - 10= unable to follow conversation

Over the past few weeks I've had really low energy and headaches every day

My lungs are congested, it's been going on for a couple of months initially it was a slight wheezing but not very bad. Now sometimes it's so loud that it wakes me up. I'm not coughing up anything.

Low energy, trouble staying focused while working weight gain. Swelling in my feet, irritating red toes. Headache sober the past got

Gout, Neuropathy peripheral and Respiratory syncytial virus infection

YRB-19014-92151

Covid Arm. Left arm around injection site, red rash appeared 9 days after vaccination. Started 2-3 circle, has spread to several inches moving towards body from center of arm. Not really itchy but inflamed, bit swollen. I understand its harmle

Neuropathy in feet

Arm redness is Covid Arm as had with vaccine #1

Covid Arm continues

Covid Arm continues, no change

Covid Arm continues, fading a bit

Gout flare

RSV or similar, not Covid or flu

Rotator cuff syndrome, Body temperature decreased and Abdominal distension

YRB-36655-10960

Had fever up 1 degree last night after yesterdays report. Awakened feeling well and have continued to feel well all day.

Loose bowels and some stomach discomfort / may not be tied to covid

Normal temp for me is 97.4 / the increase was for only about an hour at most

Constipation, bloating, low temperature - normal 97 / yesterday it dropped to 95.5 / adjusting medications

Right shoulder pain and numbing in right hand and arm / reminiscent of pain from old rotator cuff injury treated with steroid injections

Dizziness

YRB-56319-78481

This reminds me of symptoms I had in eary January 2020

Dizziness like my January 2020 experance

I lost my marbles

I think it strange that the same people who tried to convince us in the mechanizim of servival of the fittist are now trying to recreate our sociaty to be inhabited by thoses least fit to survive

Deacness Spokan Wa.billed me for the fist shot

If the DHEC charges me for the second shot i'm reporting it to the SCC

I mean like if Deaconess hospital bills me for the vaccine again i will send a email to the NSC !

If the Deaconess Hospital bills me for the secound shot I'm going to send an email to the CBS! LOL!!!

Apathy, Hypersomnia and Asthenia

YRB-59857-93171

Diarrhea yesterday evening, but it's gone now.

Slightly enlarged lymph nodes under jaw bones. Also had them yesterday, but forgot to mention it.

Neck glands slightly enlarged, not painful.

Neck lymph nodes still slightly enlarged. Seem to be smaller than yesterday.

Feel tired, not motivated, and sleeping more than usual.

Lots of joint pain, no energy, and no motivation. Possible RA reaction to weather changes. Slight headache almost constant.

Eye irritation, Irritability and Rash erythematous

YRC-16431-89088

I feel a slight brain irritation like the incoming of a headache + slightly tired + slight brainfog.

Late last night I had a pea size itchy hive on my neck/throat last night, after it went away I got another one on my right arm (opposite arm of injection) near my elbow, very itchy. They both lasted about 30min to an hour each and then dissipated..

I had a couple more itchy pea sized hives last night around 10-11pm. Same time they happened the night before but one on my right cheek, and one on the back of my right shoulder.

I developed a slight rash on my left forearm earlier today that got red and itchy but went away after about 30min

I woke up with a pea sized hives on my right shoulder/upper breast area this morning. It went away after about 40min. I also feel mild brain and eye irritation today.

Tonsillar exudate, Laryngitis viral and Viral pharyngitis

YRC-20987-48532

Coughing

Runny and stuffy nose. Irritated eyes and coughing. Some muscle cramps.

Coughing and chills

Muscle pain in shoulder and elbow area.

Muscle pain in upper shoulder,neck and arm.

Muscle and joint pain.

Still having muscle pain and joint pain in neck, shoulder and arm. Seeing my Dr tomorrow from follow up at urgent care 10 days ago.

Had pain in arm and neck. Had to participate in physical therapy for relief. Not sure if was brought on to vaccine or not but the issue began shortly afterwards. Physical Therapy x2 a week for 6 weeks.

Muscle cramp through neck and back area

Fever and chills started yesterday afternoon

My neck and back and shoulder has pain

My joints hurt very bad which causes me not to be able to sleep through the night and and to walk during the day. Most pain is in my knee and elbow to shoulder area.

Have some coughing.

Knee pain and other muscle and joint pain.

Just some coughing and still joint pain.

Been dealing with cold like symptoms such as runny nose, dry cough, stuffy nose and muscle aches also slight headache.

Still having cold symptoms to include sore muscles and random headaches. No fever but some chills.

Synotoms of a cold with runny nose. Diarrhea and upset stomach and sore muscles. Have chills today and fatigue sore muscles and runny nosr.

Slight dizziness.

Foot cramp and a bit jittery/anxious feeling

Some jitters

Joint pain and random coughing.

Headache runny stuffy nose coughing watery eyes muscle and joint pain and stiffness upset stomach.

Headache chills stomach cramps and diarrhea

Muscle cramp in shoulder and neck and issues still with some stomach cramps and mild nausea.

I still experience stomach cramps with some nausea and random coughing.

Bladder infection/urinary track inection on 7.12.22. Allergic reaction to meds on 7.20.22 and on a course of meds until 8.3.22 with a Dr follow up on 8.3 22. Still having back discomfort.

Cough and throat irritation

Cough and sneezing. Arm was painful today which is strange because it didn't hurt this much prior to today. Its exactly one week ago I had the vaccine.

Sore throat and cough. Having mild diarrhea and stomach cramps with muscle pains. Headache today.

Upset stomach with nausea today and loose stools.

Upset stomach with slight headache and mild diarrhea with muscle aches.

Upset stomach with diarrhea and cramps. Runny nose and body chills

Ligament disorder, Joint lock and Blood sodium decreased

YRC-26418-08062

Saw Opthalmologist yesterday for L eye pain, new onset streaks of light and new big floater in left field of vision, likely age-related. Reaction to #1 vaxx was chills, sweats, muscle aches, profound weakness, and BOTH arms sore for around a week. Opthalmologist

Felt close to fainting 3 times today, very weak, sweating profusely. Had severe teeth chattering first night so teeth sore.

I get drenched in sweat for no reason,am weak and at times feel wobbly/unsteady.

Brain fog continues, weakness, light headed at times, start sweating profusely for no reason, but feel a little better than yesterday so hopeful this will soon end. I have never taken my temp but don't feel feverish.

Still feel weak and sweaty but a little better than yesterday.

Still a little weak and sweaty, but much better than yesterday!

Both knees seem to pop painfully at times when I'm walking, never did that before. Also, now seem to have severe back strain but didn't really do anything to bring it on. Probably just old age.

Had severe back pain and new knee issues. Saw Dr., he said was ligament strain and recommended Voltaren gel. Still have black floaters and flashes of light to left eye, seeing Opthamologist again May 3 for follow up. All are probably age-related. Reg. Dr. Office visit

Back pain got worse, could barely walk but much better now after medication.

Really bad back pain and knee strain for which I saw Dr. 2 weeks ago, and eye issues saw Opthamologist for last week. Both could be R/T holding Prednisone before and after each Vax. I am back on the medication now and I guess it will just take time

Had low blood count, low Sodium, elev. Liver enzymes, felt very weak, had diarrhea x 2 days. Dr. said was probably stomach virus. Dr. said to drink 2 gatorades/day for a little over a week and repeat labs, they were back to normal. Dr. Office, labs

Drowsiness

Pain in Achilles tendon from foot to R posterior knee, unable to bend knee d/t pain, can't drive, etc.

Low back pain Office visit

This sounds weird but with this and the other 4 vaccinations 8 had pain incthe opposite arm/ shoulder than the side injected. Maybe I roll to that side in my sleep to avoid sore injection site?

Waking up daily with nightmares, haven't had one for years.

Nausea daily, vomiting x2

Very tired all the time.

Immunization, Nervousness and Dysmenorrhea

YRC-32575-90201

sore throat

sore throat & increased anxiety

severe anxiety

anxiety has lessened some, not quite so bad

anxiety has continue to lesson as other symptoms have & i am very grateful :)

the fatigue stared about 3 hours after the 2nd dose

anxiety :(

continuing abdominal cramps/pain even after my menstrual cycle still feeling nervous & tired :(

loss of energy, a lot of fatigue. but i also received the Pnuemovax to protect against pneumonia from my primary care physician. about a month j a half back . i wonder if it reacted poorly with the Pfzier vaccine

abdominal pain , worse than having my period - but my period ended a week ago

abdominal pain / hormonal issues period pain when i don't have my period

Tongue blistering, Oral mucosal blistering and Tenderness

YRC-42514-65349

Malaise

For the past five days, I have had intense itching in my vaccine arm from my shoulder to my elbow. There is no rash, swelling or redness.

For the past 5 weeks, I have had blisters in my mouth and on my tongue. The blisters come and go, but I have not been completely clear.

I have tender swelling about the size of a golf ball. This very same happened with my 4th injection, though I didn't experience this with any of the first 3 moderna vaccines. Got Pfizer with 4th and 5th.

Swelling in armpit that occurred 24 after the vaccine is mostly gone. No tenderness.

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