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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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Amenorrhea, Bone pain and Irritability

YTS-12202-80183

– Hot flashes - Im also perimenopausal

– Bone pain - in my femur and sacral bones. It reminds me of the pain I felt from neulasta shots. I felt icky all day yesterday.

– Mild Dizziness

– Irritability

– Fog brain

– I went through chemotherapy less than a year ago. Although my menses had returned a few months out from completing chemo, Since the vaccine I have not had a menstruated cycle. In addition I have been having several hot flashes per day and night.

– Im not sure if this is left over from chemotherapy or if it has something to do with the vaccination but I still have been having frequent hot flashes and flashes during the night, and occasional bone and body pain during the night. Otherwise I

– I forgot to mention that after the vaccines I have had a swollen pointer finger - not horrible but it seems like arthritis - its been swollen since the vaccines. Mild, but noticeable.

Blood glucose increased, Depression and Anxiety

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– Blood glucose levels have been elevated since time of injection and have required excess insulin every hour via basal rate

– Fever, headache, nausea, muscle pain, fatigue Awaiting results on COVID 19 test

– 5 days of low grade fever, extreme fatigue, muscle pain, headache. Negative COVID rapid and PCR.

– I am a type 1 diabetic and blood sugars have been elevated to between 200-300 and have required 10% extra basal rate per hour

– Infected with Omicron. Had debilitating anxiety and depression which lasted 3-4 weeks.

COVID-19 pneumonia, Abdominal distension and Flatulence

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– I ate out Sunday lunch, and have not felt well since. Bloating and loose stools all night. Feeling blah today, stomach flip flopping after i eat...more flatulence

– I tested positive for covid on Sept 24th. Im very tired, i had a fever for a while.. i was nauseated most of the time..i went toi the ER on Sept 28th and they said i had covid lung pneumonia and influenza B..i cant sleep flat i have to sleep sitti U

– I rested the next day after the shot because i had fatigue and muscle aches

– The shot was given too high in my shoulder

Rash macular, Rash pruritic and Pruritus

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– Local soreness at site when pressed or arm rotated upward at shoulder.

– Itchy skin above collar bone

– Itchy skin above collar bone, and an itchy patch on left arm and left side of belly.

– Itchy skin above collar bone around base of neck

– Itchy skin around base of neck

– Itching skin around neck, left arm, belly and back.

– Itchyness continues on belly, back, neck and arms.

– Itching and Rash appearing on chest, arms and belly.

– Sronge itching and blotchy rash on both forearms.

Ocular discomfort, Contusion and Eye pain

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– My arm where I received the vaccine has a much larger area of redness & bruising, and is much more tender. It is warm to touch & slightly swollen also. The swelling and pain had decreased for several days, then worse 1/9/21; shot was 12/29/20.

– Eyes hurt, like pressure within the eyeball, yesterday (1/27) & today (1/28)

– Significant fatigue

– My son was diagnosed with COVID-19 1/20/22 and I began to have some symptoms (fatigue, scratchy throat, diarrhea) over the next few days. I was tested for COVID-19 with rapid test and PCR test 1/24/22, both negative. Testing again (PCR test) 1/27/22

Abnormal sensation in eye, Feces soft and Injected limb mobility decreased

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– Upper arm that received the vaccine feels heavy, medium pain on the upper arm/shoulder cap area. Slows my motion and makes me hesitate to move it.

– Just mild soreness at the point of injection. Feeling much better today than yesterday.

– Very slight stiffness in the same arm I got the shot.

– The arm which received the vaccination is feeling heavy, getting stiff and sore

– Eyes felt dry.

– Softer than normal stool

Joint injury, Fall and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

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– Had large 6 inch red, hot, itchy spot develop on arm where shot was given. The arm hurt. I also did not feel well, was a bit achy. I also later developed itchy red spot on lower arm. This started on day 8, spot was worse on day 9 until recently

– Drainage, slight cough

– Lack of appetite, funny taste in mouth, sinus drainage

– Tear in retina. Probably not related to vaccine.

– Fell and injured knee. Not a vaccine complication.

Pneumonia, Bronchitis and Asthenia

YTU-28337-18554

– I fill crappy, but less so than yesterday.

– I feel better than yesterday, except for last night's diarrhea.

– My one instance of diarrhea 11 pm Thursday night was very intense: 50 minutes of intermittent blasts, then over. I did not eat again until 4:30 pm the next day. No more problems.

– I have an intense craving to praise Microsoft and Bill Gates. What does it mean!?

– Likely COVID-19 in late November early December 2021: bad sore throat, super chills for 3 1/2 days, fragility & weakness, coughing.

– Day after had lots of aches all over.

Dental operation, Hypersomnia and Impaired work ability

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– Feeling better than anticipated

– Forgot to mention yesterday I did have a bit of lower back pain on Sa but that went away long before I did my checkin.

– I had 5 teeth removed yesterday so these symptoms could be related more to that.

– Still recovering from dental work this past Wed. as well.

– I started feeling nauseous Tu morning, my vision for reading details was blurry and started getting stomach cramps by afternoon. Laid down on couch in eve and slept 12 hours. Started feeling better W am, back to normal by Th morning.

– I got to work on Wed (5 days ago), had a temp of 100.1 so came home; no other symptoms. Took at-home Covid test, negative. Temp was back down to normal by next morning, continuing in good health since.

– Tested positive for Covid 8 days ago. Recovering but low energy, tired through the day. Able to work/graphic design about 3 hours the last couple days.

– Persistent cough since Covid in late August. A bit worse with a cold right now.

Eating disorder, Feeding disorder and Flatulence

YTU-29586-10851

– My stomach aches have continued since the day after the shot. I get waves of stomach pain with little nausea.... I cant eat regularly with out taking famotidine AND antacid chewables through out the day.

– My stomach still hurts on and off throughout the day and night. I am not able to eat normally and have been taking Famotidine 40mg twice a day AND chewable Mintox Plus tabs (10 a day) during the day. I have gas and cramps with nausea.

Humidity intolerance, Dreamy state and Temperature intolerance

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– Pain around my injection site. Hurt a lot through the night - has happened 3 times. Today while driving it started hurting again but didnt last long.

– Throbbing pain in far right side of right breast.

– Diarrhea and fatigue

– I have IBS-D and it has been particularly troublesome this year. I have also been very sensitive to heat and humidity and have felt sick and fatigued when exposed to them.

– Light headed feeling - irregular heartbeat, trouble sleeping. Made appointments but date has not arrived yet.

– Trouble sleeping, fatigue, dreamy feeling, intolerance to heat, irregular heartbeat. Dr appt pending

– Shingles

– Anxiety PCP

Oligomenorrhea, Muscle twitching and Menstrual disorder

YTW-20148-27016

– I started feeling muscle pain at the injection site after it had initially attenuated (just today in fact), and also what feels like some minor muscle twitching at the injection site. It is very mild pain.

– Disruptions in menstrual cycle, including longer and heavier periods, and shortening of most recent cycle to 14 days (typically it's 26). Periods have been off every month since 2nd dose, but the most off for May period cycle (3 mo post-2nd dose)

Mood swings, Throat tightness and Asthma

YTW-43300-34880

– Sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. Extreme mood swing. But its gone now.

– Tightness in chest

– Really bad mood swings. Ive had a hysterectomy so not related to period.

– Cough. So bad I think I cracked a rib.

– Sore throat

– Breathing issues

– Asthma Office visit

– Difficulty breathing, runny nose, dry cough

– Shortness of breath and tightness in throat.

– Dry cough and runny nose

– Dry cough, runny nose

– Loss of smell

– Cough, sore throat, vomiting, fatigue.

Pityriasis rosea, Infection and Eczema

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– My head felt a little like it was swimming - a pressure and lightheadedness, but no vertigo.

– Eczema flare on my neck that ended up getting infected - probably not related as I've been struggling with eczema for a year now, but just for transparency's sake.

– All listed side effects were yesteday afternoon after my last check-in, lasted through when I went to bed last night and were gone in the morning. Arm still a little sore but getting better.

– Pityriasis Rosea - confirmed by my dermatologist on May 5, 2021. I havent been ill that I know of, my dermatologist said he has seen this in a few other patients a little bit after their covid vaccines as well.

– Brain fog, mild

– Early menstrual spotting - period not due for another week

Skin tightness, Injection site nodule and Injection site induration

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– Injection site is a little red and feels feverish

– Knot at injection site is still there. Also still red and a little feverish. Started itching today.

– Knot at injection site is still there. Not as swollen, still a little red, but not as feverish.

– Nit as sore today. Swelling continues to go down. Still a little red , not as feverish.

– Swelling has gone down considerably. Nor very sore today. Redness almost gone, hardly any fever at site. Itches slightly.

– Just a little bit tender at injection site and a very faint knot.

– Day 8, injection site swelled up twice the size it was before. It was very red & feverish, the knot had come back, hurt & itched so bad,had to take Benedryl & put hydrocortesone cream on it. Over the week, redness spread double the size of my hand.

– Muscle spasms in left shoulder and neck area. Arm still sire at injection site abd tgere's stilk a small knot. Redness & swelling has gone away considerably.

– All of the symptoms are about 2" below the injection site. Lymoh nodes in right armpit are swollen and hurt a lot.

– Swelling & fever in right arm covering 3/4 of arm all the way down below the elbow. Very tight feeling. Lymph nodes in right armpit are swollen & hurt.

– The rash and swelling has traveled down to the underside of my right arm to all around and below the elbow. Still very tight, hurts to bend the arm.

– The swelling and tightness and fever in my arm from shoulder to below elbow feels like a very bad sunburn

– Chronic cough can't get rid of it

– Constant chronic cough Started taking prednisone pack I had previously prescribed.

– Had to go to urgent care about my constant cough. X-ray showed i have bilateral pneumonia in the lower lobes if my lungs. Was prescribed Azithromiacin.

Lymphadenopathy and Oropharyngeal pain

YTY-17939-45405

– Lymph node swollen underarm that received injection- golf ball size

– Swollen lymph node underarm still size of golf ball

– Swollen lymph node underarm still enlarged. Size of ping-pong ball

– Sore throat; swollen lymph node underarm still ping pong ball soze

– Sore throat; lymph node swollen under right arm size of ping pong ball

– Swollen lymph node under arm, size of a nickel

– Swollen lymph node under right armpit - size of nickel

Erythema, Edema peripheral and Palpitations

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– The redness I have is from the bandaid. It is worth noting because I have never reacted to a bandaid before.

– The redness is fading. seems to be from the bandaid adhesive

– its a usual headache for me. sinus/allergy related.

– I woke up with the headache and tiredness. allergy/sinus related it is not from the vaccine.

– swelling in the armpit of arm shot was given. loss of appetite.

– still have swelling in armpit. a little better today.

– still having swelling in armpit. only went down a little bit.

– swelling in armpit. a bit better today

– swelling in armpit is significantly reduced but still there.

– still have swelling in armpit. dont think diarrhea is related to the vaccine.

– heart palpitations

– swelling in the armpit of the arm with the injection sight.

– swelling in armpit

– moderate swelling in armpit

– armpit still swollen, slightly less

– swelling in armpit, better than yesterday

– swelling in armpit which is noticably less today

– swelling in armpit but less each day

Guillain-Barre syndrome, Incontinence and Bladder disorder

YTZ-22148-67731

– Incontinence with bladder

– Uncontrollable bladder leakage. Leg pain, muscle tightness in both and fatigue.

– Uncontrollable bladder leakage and leg craps

– Incontinence has increased to the point I can't stay at work the entire without changing clothes from leakage Women's health doctor

– Numbing in finger and legs

– Increased in lost of bladder control. Being referred to primary doctor after seeing my ob/gyn docyor. Still waiting to see specialist

– Numbing in hands and lower legs. Was in hospital for GBS treatment after vaccine from November 11 to November 15.

Contrast media reaction, Osteopenia and Gastrointestinal tract irritation

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– Transient muscle Fluttering in my neck, leg. Warm slot in colon. Currently following the FodMap diet for gut issues.

– Itching hands at 3am this morning. Muscle flutters. Short term Warm spot in colon/gut.

– I am having a hard time staying warm just a bit more than normal.

– Irritated Gut is improving slowly. It is a bit harder to stretch muscles out. I feel dehydrated more than normal.

– Muscle nerve flutters throughout my body to include left arm numb where I got the shot across my left collarbone, through my stomach where I have currently healing from got issues. Radiating Sensations into my left shin up into my left jaw. The left jaw Sensations have abated. The left shin still feels slightly warm. I do have a disk issue which sentence stations into my left knee but not into my shin although it does send into my left big toe. I did have slight pressure in the right Temple. In this I I have a vitreous detachment and retinal branch block occlusions previously and I'm currently being monitored once a year for those elements.

– My normal body temperature is 97.7. But they have a 98.5 temperature is a little bit of a fever for me. I have had waves of worm beginning last night at about 6:00 after my last check in. I slept in toss and turn all night last night with general aches.

– Face raah late lastnight and left side fa ial neuralgia temple to neck with most sympto.s along left jawine.

– I still have an irritated guts. I still have a very minor sensation of neuralgia along the bottom of my left jaw.

– That is still slightly irritated. I had a low-grade fever in my sleep last night. I did not get up to take it.

– I have a 50cent sized swelling on my right side rib area directly down from my armpit. Dr. Apt is tomorrow morning.

– The facial neuralgia which started within the 15min following the 2nd shot waxes and wanes. It flares with mask wearing and has triggered the waxing and waning of puffiness on the left side of my face. I had just 1 appointment to addreas this.

– Diagnosis of osteopenia

– Dx of osteoarthritis in hands now painful and inflammed. Not active prior to the shots. I still have occasionall jaw tingling which was immediate with the 2nd shot, arthritis flares in back and upper spine. I modify all activities.

– Ibs flare with Ct scan with Isovue 370. Histamine reaction. No reaction prior to Isovue 370.

Somnolence, Nasopharyngitis and COVID-19

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– Note sure the fatigue is owing to the vaccin

– Slept until noon- unusual

– I have a hard time distinguishing between allergies and jab related issues. But in general, I'm fine

– fungas and grasses producing the usual reaction which resembles some covid -type symptoms.

– upper respertory cough caused by a cold

– Standard cold from a known source

– Covid from 23 Sept -29 Sept (from test positive to test negative). Some light caugh; a light fever; toilet trip. I work for the(b)(6). Ironically the (b)(6) Supervisor (on my return from Japan) had covid. boom!

Tooth infection, Fluid retention and Injection site nodule

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– Had a fever the day following my vaccine. My arm hurt. My arm hurt for 2 weeks and had a knot where the shot was administered.

– Sore throat

– Lumps under my arm pits

– Armpits still swollen with red bumps

– Cough and sore throat. Low grade temperature 99 degrees. I went and got a COVID test.

– Eye infection, tooth infection root canal, diarrhea

– Swollen eyes and ears throbbing

– My lymph nodes under my arms are swollen and sore, especially the left armpit that's the same left arm I received my vaccine.

– Lymph nodes in left armpit where I received booster still painful, red, and swollen

– Left armpit lymph nodes still red, bumps, swollen and sore

– Vomiting last Wednesday 11/17

– Achy joints

– Swelling a fluid retention Doctor visit with my regular doctor

Dry eye, Muscle spasms and Paresthesia

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– Muscle spasms

– Muscle spasms, muscle cramps I was sent to the ER by my primary physician

– Muscle spasms, pins and needles, muscle aches after picking things up, dry eyes

– Muscle spasms in legs, pain in toes, dry eyes

– Muscle spasms and sharp pains in muscles Appointment with primary doctor

– Muscle pains and sharper pins and needles Continued muscle spasms throughout body

– Muscle spasms have not stopped and I am too scared to take the second shot

Time perception altered, Aggression and Blood urine

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– Confusion

– Confusion being lost

– Bladder issues

– Cramps dropping me, bladder

– Migraine, vision changes, aggressive

– Peeing blood, constants cramps

– Migraines, overall pain, sick feeling

– Back pain, muscle weakness, brain fog, memory loss, vomiting, urine bleeding, bladder pain. Bowel movements irregular

– Peeing blood, dark dark urine, confusion, memory loss, time loss, ringing ears, color auras, bedridden, couldnt walk, slurred speech

– Bloody urine, mood, mental fog, nipple pain, tremors

– Itching , peeing blood , mental fog , depression

– Trouble peeing, blood in urine, memory loss, memory fog, confusion itchy , spacey

– Peeing blood, mental fog, faint,

– Weakness, joint/muscle pain, sinuses, bladder issues

– Migraines, joint pain, nausea, weight gain, nerve pain

Skin papilloma, Presyncope and Acne

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– I had a vasovagal reaction within 5 minutes of the second dose and nearly passed out in observation.

– I have a rash on my left foot that is similar to the one on my arm at the injection site

– Itchy red left eye (white of eye)

– Ear acheFever blister

– Cold soresSores on scalpAcneDepression and anxiety have increased in severity

– New cold sores on lips and warts on fingers. I have had daily moderate to severe headaches since my first dose in December. I have also experienced increased anxiety and worsening depression after both doses.

Papilledema, Intracranial pressure increased and Idiopathic intracranial hypertension

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– Stroke Intracranial pressure Papilledema

– Stroke , intracranial pressure ; papilledema; missed menstrual cycle. Headaches , nausea, right limb weakness

– Lumbar puncture for papilledema

– Pseudo tumor cerebri , heart condition

– Heart palpitations Hair loss Enlarged lymph nodes Enlarged liver Low blood oxygen Headaches Fatigue Dizziness Muscle pain Joint pain Enlarged thyroid gland

– Burning sensation on face, arms, legs . Irritability, depression, enlarged lymph nodes, weakness

Herpes virus infection, Chapped lips and Angiedema

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– Herpes outbreak

– Dizzy when I woke up in the morning

– My lips puffed up for several days starting 4/16/21. Visit with primary care physician

– Angiodema on my lips. Also happened 3 weeks after my first shot. Could be an increased sensitivity to tomatoes.

– Angiodema on my lips

– Ocular migraine

– Angiodema (lips)

– Angiodema still

– Occasional light headed feelings; continued allergic reaction to tomatoes (lips swell and serious chapping)

– Peripheral neuropathy (feet) Annual check up with my NP

Renal disorder, Pollakiuria and Poor quality sleep

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– I was starting to feel a little tired before I even got my shot, so it could be unrelated.

– Believe symptoms are from not sleeping well and high pollen

– Worst has been low back pain and urinating all the time yesterday and overnight so it was obviously doing something to my kidneys

– Pain in arm is only if something touches it.

– The day after my booster I had side effects but that isn't how your question is worded

– Lightheadedness today

Duodenitis, Gastric ulcer and Dyskinesia

YU4-28601-67700

– Unrelated to COVID-19 or vaccinations for same, recently had an adverse stomach reaction/ulceration, likely related to an NSAID Rx for arthritic hand mobility and pain.

– Light-headed/dizziness, seems associated with neck/muscle movement/stiffness

– Dizziness

– Stomach pain and related. Conditions are most likely unrelated to Pfizer Vax booster. Just diagnosed by Cat scan as duodenitis and tested today for H-pylori as possible cause. Follow up visit w/PCP

– My stomach issues, diagnosed as duodenitis, has flared up several times this past week and the complications of the H2/histamine release have occurred almost daily. None of this appears related to my Covid-19 Booster vaccination.

– Persistent cough, occasional lower right back pain, and other cold symptoms

Tenderness, Asthma and Peripheral swelling

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– Cold

– Small tender bump on the front of my lower right leg

– I did have symptoms on the day of shot and few days after

– Two days after receiving my booster I have had trouble with my asthma. Seen primary doctor

– My Asthma has been a problem since I got my booster shot. I am back on a nebulizer for the cough and shortness of breath. My pulmonologist is running tests. He is not sure if my asthma flare up could be related to the booster.

– My asthma got worse due to covid.

– When I received the Moderna shot immediately my tongue had a metallic taste.

Colitis ischemic, Dental operation and Body temperature increased

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– Light headed

– Dizziness

– Chest tightness, causing cough -- bo is ok -- called cardiologist, getting checked. Probably not vaccine-related. Scheduled check-up with cardiologist, but this is probably not related to vaccine.

– Dizziness, and a worrisome chest sensation which I believe is my heart. BP is good, but feels very strange. I see my cardiologist tomorrow morning. I do not think this is related to the Vaccine -- may be medication related. Office visit scheduled for tomorrow. Sonogram and EKG.

– I have had two rounds of diarrhea with some abdominal cramping, accompanied by low-grade fever (99.7), and extreme fatigue. I dont suspect COVID. Im on amoxicillin for dental surgery, and have had ischemic colitis in April.

– Upset stomach, headache

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