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.
Vaginal discharge, Menstruation delayed and Muscle tightness
I hadnt mentioned before but heard some people have experienced unexpected vaginal bleeding so thought Id add. After both vaccines I had increased vaginal mucous (as if ovulating) for about a week. Period was later than expected. Also runny nos
Runny nose, headaches, neck and back soreness/tightness
Runny nose, post nasal drip, slight cough (from throat irritation)
Cold like symptoms that ran through my household. Runny nose, mild fatigue, chills.
Bone pain, Depression and Constipation
Extreme tiredness
Body aches Headaches Depression
Fatigue Joint body muscle pain
Headaches fevers chills body aches
Muscle bone aches exhaustion headache
Vomiting diarrhea headache NO FEVER cold sweating severe constipation Saw dr for all negative COVID test negative flu test Gave me anti vomiting tablets Gastrointestinal issues new
Exhausted muscle pain bone pain brain fog Total energy loss
Mind fog
Muscle aches bones ache headache
Skin mass, Hot flush and Lymph node pain
During allergy season I skipped my allergy shot to take vaccine so that is affecting me.
After I got my allergy shot this lump in my neck just under my jaw on the left stared aching badly
Don't know if it is related but I developed a lump under skin near but not on lymph nodes on neck. Comes with general aching/pain plus flashes of hit feeling with no temperature increase. Appointment with General Practitioner
Poor quality sleep, Tremor and Musculoskeletal stiffness
Slight Neck stiffness
Slight headache and slight neck pain into shoulder.
Still find I have a headache and a neck pain.
Flu like symptoms, headache, shakes and shivers! Muscle aches.Poor sleeping.Lost sense of smell.Been today for a Covid test awaiting results.I have had to check no for the last question. But tomorrow who knows!
Weekend and beginning of week still had a few chest pains. But seem to be subsiding.
More headaches than usual.
Runny nose, headache,
Chronic kidney disease, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Fall
Pains are not new, not worse.
Fatigue not totally new-I have shift worker disorder.
None
Stuffy nose, sneezes, body aches, fatigue. NO FEVER. (I have bad allergies)
Diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease, lot of fatigue
Cycled through increased fatigue. No fever or other symptoms. It is a side effect of a medication I am still adapting to - pretty sure that's it.
Scratchy throat, headache, runny nose, sneezing, and body aches.
I have headache almost daily, same as today
Moderate to extreme fatigue
Hypoesthesia, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
Intermittent pain/soreness along the anterior border of my right armpit started yesterday evening after I had completed check in. Followed by mild “numbness†feeling started in that arm and mostly into the first three digits. Numbness is gone today but the soreness/pain in the armpit persists.
Pain/soreness in the armpit area
Pain/ soreness in armpit area
Sore axillary lymph nodes
Soreness in axillary glands
Congestion, coughing, headaches
Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Gait disturbance and Limb discomfort
Left leg , lower half seems very heavy , I am walking awkwardly. Having to think to lift my foot . I think foot drop?
Right leg is weak and awkward when walking , and walking slower than normal . My left feels heavy and I have to consciously lift my foot walk
Weakness in right lower leg , muscle pain
Weakness in both arms and hands , neck pain
More weakening of right arm , saw neurologist had mri Mri
Muscle pain and weakness
RSV
Muscle tightness, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Neck pain
Neck pain, at the base of my skull on the side of the injection. This started ~4 hours after the vaccine. Feels like I slept wrong, except it started long before I went to bed.
Minor neck pain on the same side of as the injection. Much better than yesterday's neck pain.
Stiffness on the left side of my neck (same side as my injection), which was previously painful. No more pain, but the muscles running up the left side of my neck are stiff/tight.
Foot fracture, Bacterial infection and Hypersomnia
Broke my foot (fractured 5th metatarsal bone of left foot).
Symptoms: fever (101° +); lethargy/ excessive sleeping (18 hrs daily); back/ hip painHealth conditions -(physicians diagnoses): bacterial infection of blood; -(self assessment) sciatic nerve possible cause of back/hip pain
Had a surgery
I feel mildly tired and/or fatigued every day, vaccine or not, so if that's why you're checking with me daily you can stop.
Cellulitis, Photophobia and Influenza like illness
Ive been taking acetaminophen starting just before getting the vaccine
I took 1gr of acetaminophen 10 minutes after the second dose. Then I felt feverish tired and with mild headache so I took enantyum (desketoprofen 25 mg) 4 hours later and then I took my temperature which was normal.
Photophobia
Mild photophobia
I was admitted overnight for a cat bite wound with cellulitis in my forearm. I also had an episode of vertigo. It all happen in different weekends and didnt interfere with my work schedule. Unrelated with the vaccine.
Flu-like symptoms
Pneumonitis, Pulmonary mass and Breast mass
Much Increased arthritis pain. So couldn't sleep thru the night
Hot Flashes
Sciatica and heart palpitations both worse. Palpitations not the worst I have experienced.
1. lung spots (7) to be followed up with biopsy.2. Several fast growing Breast lumps to get ultrasound exam. In person cat scans, ultrasounds and PET CT scan.
CT found spots in lung. Followed up with pet scan and ct with contrast. At first they mult. & grew very fast, in both lungs then mostly resolved. Follow up ea. 6 mos now. Dx: inflam or infection. Recently: Covid symptoms- mild CTs and PET CT
Injection site discomfort, Sleep disorder and Limb discomfort
About 30 min after the vaccine, I felt like my head was really big and yawned and yawned and eventually I fell asleep in the car. I was lucky someone else was driving, but sleep was brief about 10 or 14 minutes. Later on, I felt soreness in the vaccinated arm. After this short episode while in the car, I felt and still do..
No, but my arm where I had the shot was very sore last night that I could hardly change into my pajamas to go to sleep. Today it's much better, I can move my arm with mild discomfort.
Dry cough which kept me awake most of the first 2 nights since it started, then, loose cough, runny nose and 1 entire day of fatigue.The cough lingered for at least 2 weeks and I sneeze many times in the mornings.
Pulmonary congestion, Infection and Gout
Last night was rough, body and headache, ardly slept at all...ache
I have an irritating cough that started earlier this week, first it was very dry, now some muccus is losening... some pain under my right arm...no fever (97.2) ...feeling under the weather...
I have bronhites, and bad gouht....10 day antibiotics and 5 day sreroids by doctors order, because extray sowed congestion in my lungs....Covit-19 test is negative...
After I finished anyibiotics in a couple of days the cough started again. also tighness in my chest, and soreness under my right arm....10 days of antibiotics did not cure the infection....
Badly swallen eyes and itching red eyelids, runny eyes, hears throuth...Doctor's diagnocise...allercig reaction....I am on medication for 30 dayes.I do not have any known earlier allergies I am pusled.....
Injection site nodule, Visual impairment and Diarrhea
Golf ball size knot after second injection at injection site.
Continue to have diarrhea.
I have been having chronic diarrhea since receiving the COVID vaccine. I have also noticed worsening eyesight. My new glasses dont feel strong enough now.
I continue to have chronic diarrhea. Started soon after the first injection. Is this a coincidence or is this something that is being reported.
Continue to have chronic diarrhea. Now feeling dizzy off and on. Must change positions slowly to avoid feeling dizzy. Diarrhea started after first COVID vaccine and worsened after second dose.
Sinus headache, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Paranasal sinus discomfort
Lymph node swelling in armpit near left breast
Swollen lymph node in armpit near left breast
Less swollen lymph node under armpit by left breast
Sore/scratchy throat, nasal drainage
Sinus headache and pressure, congestion, low grade fever, sore throat, slight cough, runny nose
Slightly Runny nose, slightly scratchy throat
Low grade fever, sinus drainage, cough, scratchy throat, lack of appetite, headache, breaking out in a sweat, no energy, some dizziness, feeling better for a few hours then feeling bad for several hours
Feeling of despair, Disorientation and Contusion
Last checkin I did not mention how deadly sick i got on day 2 after vaccine . Felt like full blown covid . Day 3 better. Like it never happened. Except for arm got worse by day . Now 15 days after arm still red in areas was very deeply bruised under
As after first shot I very sick SOB and disoriented at times. Unable to move due to arthritis being hammered at again. Returning SOB with gasping as if I had Virus again. But not quite as severe as day after first shot. I feel vaccine is working. Also affecting my will to survive at times. This virus is extremely smart . Knows right where to attack. But Im stronger.
Aggression, Neuropathy peripheral and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
My neuropathy in my left side was aggravated by the shot
My neuropathy is still worse after the shot
Why is my neuropathy worse since shot?
Still aggravated neuropathy since shot
Same left leg and side neuropathy
Feel like Im getting a cold sore throat
Fir one week symptoms: headache, stuffed head, no taste, tired and home bound. Covid test
Not up to par.
Its a week after shot so why are symptoms now appearing?
Barrett's esophagus, Ulcer and Appendicitis
I am not sure if being tired and achy has anything to do with the vaccine but usually I have more energy.
Last two days I had a sore throat and felt feverish but no fever. I always use mask outside of our home.) It is better after 2 Ibuprofen.At times my stomach is not so good but it is possible there is no connection with the vaccine at all.
I was diagnosed with two ulcers, Barrett esophagus and an inflamed appendix.
Adnexa uteri pain, Ovarian cyst and Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain
Pelvic pain. Not sure if its related to the vaccine.
Ovarian cyst. Not sure if it has anything to do with the vaccine but want to note it in case this data is useful.
Eye infection
Pain in ovary
Nerve pain in my foot
Had a shingles vaccine. Made me feel sick.
Soar throat
Loss of appetite
Sinus pressure and congestion
I tested positive for COVID on 6/28/22
Tested positive for COVID 6/28/22
Tested Negative for COVID 7/2/22
I had COVID when I received my vaccine. So I think the symptoms that I am feeling now are from having COVID. A lot of fatigue Sinus pressure and drainage
Eye disorder, Cystitis and Ocular discomfort
Slight sore throat
Pain in right eye.
My eye is better. Pain less
Made Dr appointment to see about eyes Appointment at eye docto
I am having some trouble with my right eye. Called Dr for advice and have appointment next week Phone visit with Dr
I have shingles . itching,headache,back pain on nerves, Doctors office 2 times
I had some decline in .my vision. I also had singles for several weeks. Got eye exam and new glasses. Dr also gave me medicine for singles Doctors office
Running fever bad headache short winded. Bad cough. Aching all over Went to Dr office for testing
Blood pressure is a little low.
Sinus tachycardia, Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and Tachycardia
My latex allergy worsened and I now have to carry an EpiPen but these things are definitely not related to the vaccine. Its simply new and the question asked what was new.
Chest pain and tachycardia and shortness of breath (which yes I know to seek medical attention if it worsens)
Headaches, dizziness, nausea/vomiting
Diagnosed with POTS, but symptoms were already present
Worsening POTS (probable diagnosis from cardiologist). But not related to the vaccine. I had omicron and it exacerbated my symptoms (sinus tachycardia, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, lack of appetite, chronic fatigue)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (diagnosis new, symptoms not)
Middle insomnia, Ear congestion and Night sweats
I have bilateral knee pain which started about a week ago. Which I never had before.
my t shirt was wet twice last night when I woke up,which is new
I had the 2nd dose is there supposed to be a booster in 6 months if so walgreens did not give me a date or time.
knee pain both knees
bone oainar injection site on bith arms,duration of 30 min then gone. still have fatigue other than that ok.
congestion in my nose and ears
joint pain ,and slight swelling of feet
Joint pain numbness
Asthenia, Pain in extremity and Dizziness
I guess i was feeling really tired 2 days ago but thought I was just being lazy. Yesterday was worse. Today feeling much better and arm less sore
Some dizziness when at grocery
Yesterday was worse than today with body aches.
Donated blood a week ago and almost passed out afterwards. Didnt get energy back till I started on iron pills. This has never happened to me before after donating. It must've been because of the covid vaccine
Had positive test for covid 2 weeks ago
Livedo reticularis, Motion sickness and Menstruation delayed
Slight mottled rash on/around injection site. Minimally irritated but only when rubbed with moderate pressure. It resolved on its own within a day.
Stomach upset, similar to motion sickness
Gastrointestinal upset continues - manageable but lots of gas and stomach upset/loose stools after eating.
Delayed menstruation after initial dose (1 week delay). I am due for my second menstruation since the 2nd dose and it is again late. Not pregnant. Could be unrelated but worth noting.
Undiagnosed issues with abdominal and upper chest discomfort; abnormal menstrual cycles.
Loss of consciousness, Hyperhidrosis and Chest discomfort
I began to sweat profusely and blackout a few mins after the shot and they had to bring the dr and take vitals
Have not been able to catch my breath since i received the shot. Sometimes i feel ok, sometimes i feel like im going to keel over
Mostly i still have tightness in my chest and left side and have trouble catching my breath
A little breathless
Chest tightness. Short of breath
Some chest tightness.
Tightness in chest. Coughing
Temperature intolerance, Swelling and Edema peripheral
No
Fever of 100. 4, tapered now normal, chills, joint pain, leg pain, headache, stomach upset, sneezing
Enlarged lymph nodes for the past three days, but they are going down
Lightheaded, slightly
Inflammation in the armpit and neck on side of vaccine
Inflammation of underarm and neck on side of vaccine
Swelling underneath armpit and neck ( subsiding)
Swelling in underarm
Slight swelling in underarm
Slight headache, slight runny nose, slight cough, slight tightness of chest.
Stuffy nose and cough, both infrequent and mild
Sensitivity to cold conditions. I get a lingering cough
Feeling cold, Somnolence and Feeling hot
Day 1 I forgot to note that my arm did hurt but there was another feeling - like when I stretched out my arm it didn't feel real - as if it wasn't my arm.
Nauseous, 2 days
Cough that doesn't seem to want to go away. Sometimes dry, other times mucous-y.
I had a very sore throat and felt chills. Since my niece had a covid positive test after feeling she was coming down with a cold, I was tested for covid and it was negative.
Exhausted. Can't seem to stay awake for more than a couple hours
Cold with chills
Exhausted, stomach pain, periods of feeling too warm or too cold
Sunburn, Cataract and Abnormal sensation in eye
Mark from bandaid. Removed after 40 minutes from shot. Still slight redness from adhesive even after washing with soap and water and alcohol to remove remaining adhesive
Felt like my skin was sunburnt on my arms at times, but arms not red and cool to touch. My brain thinks they are hot. Right eye twitches more... not sure if that's from shot though
Still slight feeling of arms burning but cool to touch. Not as much eye twitching today.
Eye twitching and skin hotness have resolved
Head cold. Cousin's son had it. She got from son. We went out and got it from Cousin. Sore throat and sinus. No cough.
Right eye no longer twitching, but feels strange looking down or to left. Went to eye doc, small cataract forming but nothing to cause feeling was seen. Unknown if related to eye twitching reported after second dose.
Terminal insomnia, Crying and Initial insomnia
Dry mouth
I awakened with a very sweaty,/wet chest, neck and arms. I did NOT have a fever. Also, when lying down I don't feel as nauseated; stranding up causes me to gag, spit and want to vomit.
Shortness of breath upon minimal movement or talking.
I get winded quickly/short of breath and I feel very sad/moody
Sitting upwards I feel like vomiting.
I feel very depressed; I cry almost everday since being vaccinated. I am 48 years old and menopausal; had no menstraul since Feb., 2020. My cycle came on 5/3/21 post 1st dose. 2nd dose 5/22/21 &cycle began 6/3/23; it's ongoing and very heavy.
Insomnia; it's very hard to fall asleep and I awaken too soon after falling asleep. I see floaters/ spots; sometimes shadows
I stay tired and often I can't sleep.
Painful leg and foot cramps during sleep; mood swings/depression; insomnia; forgetfulness; PREMENSTRUAL CRAMPS AND HEAVY MESTRUAL BLEEDING
DEPRESSION, NOCTURNAL LOWER EXTREMITY CRAMPS, JOINT PAINS, BLURRED VISION, CONFUSION
Intermittent leg cramps; entire leg from groin to feet
Pulmonary pain, Swollen tongue and Angina pectoris
Had to go to the Emergency room at 4:00 am because swelling in my tongue itching throat & hoarseness pain & pressure in my chest they gave me a shot of benedryill & had to go bak nxt afternoon for more shots still having symptoms
Had to the ER room again yesterday for a racing heartbeat pain in my chest & passing out
Having pain in my heart & lungs
Fatigue & been having to use my Inhaler every day also severe insomnia
Covid on 1-21-22 I didn't have to to the hospital but I got very sick & thts even with the 2 moderna shots, I didn't get boosted because I became I'll with other health issues, &I ended up having a surgery & was barely recovering when I got Covid
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