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.
Pallor, Abdominal pain lower and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
5.28.2021 – Today, my low blood sugar caused me to turn pale in color in my face, arms and hands and feeling like I was going to pass out. I was at a hospital and in the recovery room with my boyfriend who had just had surgery. The nurses started helping me.
6.5.2021 – Loss of appetite. I feel like I have the flu.
6.6.2021 – Weakness
6.8.2021 – Just the muscle near the injection site aches a little.
6.25.2021 – Vision is not right since I left Walmart about 11:45am. Feel off balance slightly, I can tell it when I stand. Hard to explain. Don't know if it's issues with my anxiety disorder or my mitral valve prolapse. I had a wave feeling go through me.
7.9.2021 – Vertigo and fatigue
9.3.2021 – Vertigo
12.3.2021 – More tired than normal, feel weak, nauseous a lot, headaches on and off
12.8.2021 – Went to my doctor's office, but because of being sick since day after Thanksgiving
1.8.2022 – Cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose, hoarse voice - cold symptoms
6.27.2022 – Cough, scratchy throat
8.5.2022 – Nauseated, off balance, weakness
10.16.2022 – Fever, body aches, headaches, chills, lower abdominal pain, nausea.
10.23.2022 – Abdominal pain, bloated, flush, nausea at times
Cardioversion, Knee arthroplasty and Arrhythmia
2.20.2021 – Joint and muscles a little more achey
2.25.2021 – I' m. 85. Have a degree joint and muscle pain it'not bad and hasn't increased since l had the vaccine.
4.11.2021 – My right knee has begun to hurt. It keeps me awake at night . l have an appt. with Dr. (b)(6) who has done other surgeries. My lft knee & both my hips. This has been coming on fot quite some time. I don't think it has anything to do with the vaccine.
4.25.2021 – My rite knee has to be replaced. It'been going bad for years-- has finally failed. Dr specialist. To determine wether the need for replacement.
6.13.2021 – Replaced a knee.
2.22.2022 – I underwent Cardio Version. And going to Doctors to why l have shortness of breath. Out patient for my heart rhythm A-fib.
Procedural pain, Migraine and Sneezing
2.7.2021 – An area on my thigh where I had an atypical mole removed 3 1/2 weeks ago started to ache badly last night through today. Now starting to lesson.
2.19.2021 – 2 days ago the site of the vaccination became red (abt 3 across), itchy and slightly swollen. This lasted 2 days. Day 3 (today) just faintly red. Also yesterday had a headache, diarrhea and really tired.
9.3.2021 – A lot of sneezing and congestion with a sore throat that turned into almost continuous coughing with migraines. Also had low temperature fever.
Bruxism, Restless legs syndrome and Muscle tightness
2.4.2021 – Extremely thirsty, brain fog
3.4.2021 – Muscles clenching and tightening, restless leg, twitching muscles, grinding teeth I texted a friend who is a nurse practitioner about what I could do to make it better and to ask if she had the same effects.
11.3.2021 – Unfocused, spacey. I feel like a lost ball in high weeds!
11.5.2021 – I went to a friend who is a nurse practitioner, as my swelling and redness had spread a half inch outside where I marked in a 24 hour period. She suggested I take Benadryl. It has helped!
Addison's disease, Coronary artery occlusion and Coronary arterial stent insertion
1.22.2021 – I have prior ongoing joint and muscle pain unrelated to vaccine
1.25.2021 – Vertigo. Primary care sent me to ER FOR HYDRATION. I HAVE ADDISONS DISEASE TO COMPLICATE ISSUES.
1.28.2021 – A more for me
2.17.2021 – UTI
3.25.2021 – Very achy jointsI have been monitoring this for a few weeks. It is my autoimmune typical problems.
5.13.2021 – Joint pain and occasional swelling- bilaterally
3.26.2022 – 2 coronary stents put in this week to remove blockage
4.25.2022 – Back ache
10.14.2022 – Terrible joint pain.
12.16.2022 – Asthma was more troublesome Also saw dr
Injected limb mobility decreased, Flatulence and Injection site reaction
3.27.2021 – Dizziness and gas
3.28.2021 – Gas
4.16.2021 – Gas & lymph node inflammation in armpit of shot arm
7.15.2021 – I have had problems with the shoulder on the arm that I received the shot in. I have not been able to move my shoulder and have had horrible pain. I have had 2 cortisone injections so far.
10.14.2021 – Still having isdues with injection site area after months of physical therapy and procedures Outpatient scans & procedures
11.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm
11.15.2021 – Bruising at injection site
12.1.2021 – Some arm pain at injection site area and shoulder has flared up again with similar pain and weakness after 2nd dose. Will be seeing dr about it again. Physical therapy
Edema peripheral, Chest discomfort and Lymph node pain
4.15.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under both arm pits but more prevalent under my left arm where I received both shots. This happened after the first shot as well.
4.17.2021 – Swollen lymph node under the arm that I received the shot
4.19.2021 – Lymph node under my armpit stopped hurting and all is great
11.27.2021 – Very little soreness in my lymph node under my arm on the same side as I received the vaccine
11.28.2021 – Swollen lymph node on the armpit of the arm I received the vaccine
11.29.2021 – Lymph node under my armpit of the arm I received the vaccine is swollen
11.30.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph node under the same armpit as the arm I reviewed the vaccine. Pain is weakening
5.15.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm that I received the shot
5.16.2022 – Swollen lymph node under the armpit of the arm I received the shot. Pain is a little less than yesterday
5.17.2022 – Swollen lymph node under my armpit on the same arm as I received the vaccine
5.18.2022 – Swollen lymph node under my armpit on the arm I received the vaccine.
5.19.2022 – Lymph node pain moved from armpit to ankle
8.13.2022 – Sinus infection week of 6/27/22 COVID 7/16/22 Sinus infection week of 7/28/22 Coughing, tightness in lungs
Hypoesthesia oral, Paresthesia oral and Hypoesthesia
5.23.2021 – Slight numbness/tingling on left side of face. Predominately in the lip lower jaw area
5.25.2021 – Still have numbness lower left side of face, lip area
5.26.2021 – Numbness on left side of face. Mainly lower cheek/jaw & lip.
5.29.2021 – Still have numbness left side of face mainly lower cheek lip area
6.4.2021 – Numbness in fingertips right hand.
6.21.2021 – Numbness in check/jaw hasnt still remains
6.28.2021 – Same numbness In cheek/lip
7.2.2021 – Numbness in cheek never went away!
Neoplasm malignant, Depression and Injection site bruising
2.6.2021 – I have bitten the inside of my lower lip 5-times. lol
3.8.2021 – Soreness at injection site.
3.9.2021 – Injection site still feels like a healing bruise.
2.16.2022 – Tested positive for Covid-19.
4.25.2022 – Slight increased depression
5.2.2022 – Feels like I am getting a sore throat and cough. I have a friend who has the same but worse. He began symptoms 3 days ago. I began my symptoms last night.
5.9.2022 – I had the type A flu. I am almost completely recovered now; only about 2 more days for completely being over it. Prescription for Tamiflu 5-days.
Specialist consultation, Dyspnea and Nausea
1.11.2021 – I wouldn't say it's new but I have been dealing with soreness in my left arm where I got the shot and now it's aching pain on and off and especially noticeable at night but I had pain in this arm prior to the shot but seems to be more noticeab
2.22.2021 – I have been having pain in my left and right arm for the past week and a half which has gotten worse. I am usually good through the day but when I lay down at night they really ache. The left arm is worse than the right. I am seeing the dr tomorrow. Orthopedic dr
3.1.2021 – Still having pain in both arms mainly at night on and off. I went to the dr and he said it could be a combination of the shot and or arthritis. Orthopedic
10.12.2021 – I did experience a little aching and a mild headache.
10.19.2021 – I have been feeling, dizzy, short of breath, and nausea.
12.28.2021 – I have been congested and had a cough and felt really tired for several days.
Feeling cold, Body temperature increased and Influenza
10.1.2021 – Spasm of mild body ache occasionally.
12.31.2021 – A few days ago I have a stomach ache lasted for a couple of days with light diarrhea. One night I felt cold and chilly. I was going to book for a Covid test but only to find appointment next Friday 1/7. I'm getting much better and eating normal now.
6.21.2022 – I have 99.7 fever comes and gone. Coughing intermittently, I started to have a sore throat last night. I used 3 rapid test kits since Friday, all negative. I called my doctor, she said I may have Covid but not yet shown on test. Will test again tomo
6.22.2022 – Sore throat and coughing continue, no more fever. Under control by cold medication. Use antigen rapid testing positive.
Blindness, Transient ischemic attack and Blood urine present
5.10.2021 – On May 9 I experienced very blurry vision in my right eye and dizziness all day. By morning my vision returned to normal.
5.19.2021 – May 9 I experienced VERTIGO and partial VISION LOSS. Admitted thru ER for 2 days of cardio neuro testing at local hospital. Was told I had a TIA or mini stroke. Extensive tests to include CAT Scan, EKG, Echocardiogram, MRI and blood work
6.12.2021 – Blood in urineAbdominal painFatigueBack pain CT scan and Urine Test
Lichen planus, Pruritus and Dyspnea
2.3.2021 – Itching along my hands. I have Lichen Planus but never experienced itching due to LP until I got the vaccination
2.5.2021 – Cough and feel like lungs are constricting. Cant speak continuously without stopping to take a breath.
2.6.2021 – Persistent Cough
2.7.2021 – Persistent cough with fatigue
2.8.2021 – Cough and slight shortness of breath. I have no history of asthma or respiratory isuses
2.22.2021 – Light headedness
2.27.2021 – Congestion
2.28.2021 – Sore throat
3.15.2021 – Itchy skin especially on hands. I have Lichen Planus but was never itchy before the COVID vaccine
Supraventricular tachycardia, Peripheral coldness and Feeling cold
1.27.2021 – Felt very cold but no chills and felt like I had to lie down from 4pm yesterday until I went to bed. Feel much better today.
1.29.2021 – One episode of palpitations and feeling faint. Lasted about 10 secs.
2.16.2021 – I have 2 symptoms Ive not had in past but may or may not be related. The day I received the vaccine I was very cold especially hands and feet. This has been occurring once or twice a wk. Second I have R knee joint pain for the last week, no injur
3.19.2021 – Last evening a little SOB. Very achy today relieved w Motrin. Just didnt feel like getting out of bed.
10.27.2021 – Have flu symptoms since 10/19. Had my flu shot 10/13. COVID and street tests neg. Went in for COVID and step tests
4.5.2022 – Flu and cold and congestion
11.15.2022 – Tested positive for COVID at the end of Aug 2022. Had extreme body aches fever chills for three days. Also since having Covid have had bouts of rapid heart rate to 140.
Limb discomfort and Headache
3.22.2021 – Some of my bodyaches have gotten worse but it depends on the day. And my headaches are still here but seem to start later in the day.
3.29.2021 – The aches are really bad & I have to be on Ibuprofen all day, every day. And I ache everywhere, my fingers my toes my legs my arms and my body feels very heavy. And most days I still get a headache and only Excedrin migraine will help take it away.
4.12.2021 – More aches and headaches since the steroid packet my doctor put me on. They started again after my last steroid pill.
Rash vesicular, Skin burning sensation and Body temperature decreased
3.17.2022 – The rash looks like Shingles or Herpes blisters
3.18.2022 – I really think it triggered Shingles. The area where the rash is, us swollen. I had not had any pain in the area before seeing the blister type rash. Now I have burning & itching all over my head & body. Especially the scalp.
3.22.2022 – My temp was only 94.7, but it wouldnt let me put it in. I'm normally at 97. It has never been this low. Im bundled up in several blankets. This feels like my hig fever when I had COVID. My skin feels so cold it hurts & I break out in sweats while chi
3.24.2022 – Still have Shingles rash
4.1.2022 – Easily out of breath & racing heart rate
4.14.2022 – I have a Fever Blister outbreak, Severe abdominal cramoing, fever of 102, severe diarrhea, vomiting I didnt check in last week but had a fever blister outbreakas well but no other symptoms.
4.21.2022 – Temp of 101, severe cramping & diarrhea. Cramping also caused nausea. Severe night sweats drenching my clothes & sheets 2-3x/ night for 4 nights.
4.30.2022 – Sinus infection & headache
11.16.2022 – Flu, sinus infection, pneumonia, fever blisters
Skin burning sensation, Feeling of body temperature change and Skin discoloration
4.16.2021 – I have Multiple Sclerosis plus other
5.15.2021 – Just a reminder I have Multiple Sclerosis
5.17.2021 – This is going to sound weird but since my injection the pressure in my head has gone and the pounding in the one ear has ease up about 60%
8.12.2021 – Headaches and nausea . The final question ask has health change since my vaccine yes but i think it is ms n heart
11.11.2021 – Leg pain, feeling really hot to cold , headache, my body feels like it is shivering inside. Doctors dont know what it is Family doctor
5.13.2022 – Skin feels like it is burning then later looks purple
Emotional distress, Confusional state and Anxiety
1.28.2021 – There was a problem with the injection of the vaccine and the doctor thought the needle got stuck in my arm. He was using a retractable syringe and didnt see the needle after the administration of the first dose. The incident was confusing and caused a lot of emotional distress. I have to get my arm x-rayed or US to make sure there isnt anything in my arm. I cant really feel anything at the injection site and the nurses couldnt feel anything after the observation period. Please make sure all doctors are properly trained in how to use the syringes!!! I have an x-ray scheduled for tomorrow
2.3.2021 – I just started my period so most of my symptoms are from the menstruation.0
2.4.2021 – A dear teacher just died of covid and I am devastated
2.25.2021 – Day of vaccine and for 24 hours I had mild chills and joint aches and a mild headache.
3.1.2021 – anxiety related to non vaccine issue
3.8.2021 – dizziness, headache, vertigo
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Dry mouth and Brain fog
1.21.2021 – Dry Mouth
1.22.2021 – Dry mouth and metallic taste
2.4.2021 – Developed a rash, fatigue
3.19.2021 – I have been experiencing fatigue since my 2nd vaccine and its getting worse, i have scheduled a doctor's appointment
3.26.2021 – The fatigue sonce my second dose has been getting worse and is causing me to not be able to do my previous daily activities
4.2.2021 – I have POTS that was well managed until my second vaccine. It has been getting progressively worse since the second dose. I am having trouble with daily functioning at this point
2.21.2022 – I feel like i was in a fog
Nerve block, Hunger and Mobility decreased
1.15.2021 – Hungry
1.16.2021 – Didnt have fever but felt warm last night. Tired today but would not say it is fatigue
2.4.2021 – I have a swollen lymph node in the arm pit of the arm that received the injection. Slightly painful
2.5.2021 – Arm pit swelling from arm that had injection is going down but still there
2.6.2021 – Swollen lymph node still going down
2.2.2022 – I had extreme pain running down my right arm as if my rotator cuff was torn. Limited mobility with arm. Booster injection did same thing to left arm almost immediately. I've been seeing doctors since August . determined the vaccine caused inflammati Chiropractor, hydrodysection, ganglion block
Nodule, Discharge and Contusion
2.10.2021 – When I got the shot feb 3 I had body aches, headache, pain in my whole left arm and upper trapezius for 24 hrs. 48 hrs after I had swollen and painful lymph node in armpit of side of injection.
10.5.2021 – Swelling under injection site, bruising. Feels like a knot
10.6.2021 – Lymph node swelling pain in armpit of injection side
10.7.2021 – Lymph node in armpit is swollen and painful
10.8.2021 – Under arm lymph node sore
11.17.2021 – I had a cold. Drainage, sinus pressure. Cough.
Choking, Middle insomnia and Vision blurred
5.2.2021 – Cough and sore throat
5.3.2021 – Cough. Sore throat. Blurred vision in right eye. Was barely noticeable yesterday. Pretty bad today
5.4.2021 – Vision in my right eye is still blurry
5.5.2021 – Sight in right eye still blurry. Seems slightly worse. Sore throat. Cough. Woke up choking.
5.6.2021 – Right eye still blurry but not as bad as yesterday. Throat still scratchy. Mild cough. Ear ringing.
5.27.2021 – Right eye is still blurry
5.28.2021 – Blurriness in my right eye since the first shot
6.2.2021 – My right eye has been blurry ever since the day after I got the first shot
6.3.2021 – Right wye still blurry
Fear, Rosacea and Cardiac ablation
1.14.2021 – Evidently fainted in bathroom during night.
1.18.2021 – The 1st day 1-13 after I went to bed, I had hallucinations, and evidently fainted. I woke up on the bathroom floor and went back to bed. I had a terrible headache and stiff neck for the next 2 days. Fine by Sat. bed
1.19.2021 – Worry that fainting on evening of first vaccine will be repeated after second dose. I live alone.ne
1.22.2021 – Cardiologist
1.29.2021 – Continued fatigue. Also continued sore neck which may have been from fainting in bathroom the night of vaccine. My cardiologist recommends not getting second vaccine due to need for benadryl after first dose.
2.3.2021 – I continue to want the 2nd vaccination but since my cardiologist advised against it because I had an allergic reaction to the first vaccination I am fearful of having the 2nd one.
2.17.2021 – Ice pack cured pain at shot site. Took 10mg Claritin 2 hrs before shot which prevented throat congestion I experienced with 1st dose.
12.4.2021 – Pimply rosacia outbreak on nose; sudden confusion on and off for over an hour; ablation for fast heartbeat. Ablation; ct brain scan; carotid artery scan
3.5.2022 – Swollen teary eyes for 5 weeks; was in close contact with a friend for 2 weeks who contracted covid while we were together (tested positive), but I tested negative at 2 1/2 week interval. Optomotrist
Hyperhidrosis, Migraine and Lymph node pain
3.6.2021 – Just a general crappy feeling
3.7.2021 – Sometimes breaks out in sweats
3.26.2021 – Migraine type headaches
4.3.2021 – The second shot hurt 3 times worse then the first shot. Good lord its sore
4.4.2021 – The lymph node in my left arm pit is swollen a fair amount and somewhat sore
4.5.2021 – Lymph node under left arm swollen. Also is arm of injection
4.6.2021 – Lymph node under left arm where I got the shot has swollen quiet a bit
4.7.2021 – Lymph node swollen under arm , same arm as shot
4.23.2021 – Headache. Sinus. Headache
4.2.2022 – Congestion that wont seem to clear uo
Hypertrichosis, Feeling of body temperature change and Swelling face
1.22.2021 – Blurry vision
1.25.2021 – Occupational Health sent me home from work
2.6.2021 – My knees swelled up. Had to have fluid removed. In office visit
2.12.2021 – My right side of my face is swelling. Still having temperature changes. Very tired.
2.19.2021 – Severe sinus pain. Ear clogged
2.20.2021 – My normal body temp is 95*
2.22.2021 – Face swelling, and lightheaded
2.23.2021 – Swelling in my face
3.9.2021 – Grew a mustache
3.16.2021 – Hair growth above my lip. Previously had facial swelling. My edema has increased in my legs. Appt with rheumatologist
3.23.2021 – Continued swelling in my knees
5.18.2021 – Dumbly, gassy stomach, joint swelling, fatigue, hair loss, Specialist
Hypoesthesia oral, Menstruation irregular and Dysgeusia
12.29.2020 – The side I received the injection got a warm and tingly about a half hour after injection. I also felt and odd numbness and metallic taste in in my mouth, all on the same side as injection. I liken it to Novocain injection wearing off.
1.4.2021 – It always seems like my feverish feelings come later in the evening after I submit this. So I haven't felt it today yet, but it seems to change around 9-10pm
2.11.2021 – Heart palpitations
1.19.2022 – Confirmed with Covid last week. My period started 2 weeks early. I had all the symptoms except a rash. And currently can't shake nausea and fatigue
Tendon injury, Muscle injury and Periarthritis
5.14.2021 – The injection itself (the needle entering the arm) was noticeable (slightly painful), unlike the first shot that was almost unnoticeable and not painful at all The first shot was in the right upper arm. The second shot was in the left upper arm, maybe a little closer to the shoulder joint. Also, the two shots were administered by different people, so their techniques may have been different.
7.19.2022 – I injured a muscle or tendon near my left shoulder. My PCP recommended physical therapy, so I am seeing a physical therapist. I do not have reason to suspect that this is related to COVID-19.
10.12.2022 – Frozen shoulder started between January and April 2022
Transplant, Thrombectomy and Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
4.6.2021 – Headache is a solid moderate,
4.7.2021 – Low Blood sugar this morning and this afternoon. May not be related to getting shot.
6.9.2021 – R leg Arterial damage. Surgery was scheduled, camera used to find blockage. Surgery aborted, rescheduled for another hospital per surgeon. Short stay
6.15.2021 – Upset stomach, irregula/ loose bowel movents. Headache, all around puny
8.3.2021 – Had to have a vein transplant Surgery
11.2.2021 – I had a blood clot in my leg that was removed sat oct 30tg
5.4.2022 – Cellulitus in left arm. Arm was hot, rash, i had shakes, cold. Received 10x4 per day antibiotics Spoke to nurse over phone, reoccuring symptoms. Antibiotics keep me out of hospital
Conjunctivitis, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Urticaria
12.3.2021 – Starting on Sunday, I developed hives, sore muscles in my limbs, intermittent fever, brief chest pain, and swollen hands and feet. I was seen in the emergency room on Tuesday, where they ruled out COVID or flu infection and myocarditis.
12.10.2021 – Nausea and vomiting on Monday
9.25.2022 – Conjunctivitis, cold symptoms, sinus pressure
12.9.2022 – Cold like symptoms: runny nose progressing to cough. Likely came from daughter, a toddler who attends daycare. She tested neg for COVID, flu and RSV.
Eye inflammation, Periorbital swelling and Ocular discomfort
1.19.2021 – Right eye and facial aches with tugging on right eye. Eye still looks larger that left eye
2.4.2021 – Facial swelling again and right eye inflammation Let employee health
2.5.2021 – Swollen right eye and face
2.6.2021 – Still right eye and facial sweelen ligjtly
2.7.2021 – Right eye and cheek area
2.8.2021 – Rifht eye and. Cheeck puffy .decreasein daily
2.9.2021 – Eye and cheek swollen
2.10.2021 – Right eye and cheek
3.18.2021 – I am more fatigued and right eye has never went back to normal will be seeing a eye doc soon for chronic eye inflammation.
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