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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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Blood potassium, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Pharyngeal disorder

YXQ-22294-70166

– No new symptoms today, just usual pain/fatigue from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

– Have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) but seems much worse today than usual

– Have POTS, feels like a bad day of it

– Nothing out of ordinary for me

– EDS and POTS

– Nothing out of my "normal" with EDS and POTS, except for the overheated feeling

– Also dizziness and tingling Just called nurse at regular clinic, she said my symptoms were within normal range

– Dizziness (bad POTS symptoms today?)

– Arm around vaccine site has itchy red rash

– Have hEDS and POTS

– Fatigue worse, nose and throat acting up

Scratch, Rhinitis and Upper-airway cough syndrome

YXR-10004-12065

– Allergy symptoms- scratchy throat, nasal drainage. No fever. Not lethargic.

– Left Axillary lymph node enlargement (left arm was injected)

– Swollen and painful axillary lymph node (same side as injection)

– Swollen axillary lymph node (same arm as vaccine) but has decreased in size

– Axillary lymph node swelling in same arm as injection, which is mild and improving

– Cold symptoms- sore throat, post nasal drip, rhinitis, malaise, low grade fever.

Rash macular, Skin warm and Brain fog

YXR-17915-83886

– I also started my menstrual cycle, but am more tired than usual this month

– Runny nose

– Day 8: arm sore again and slight redness beganDay 9: less sore, more redness, somewhat blotchy and warm to touchDay 10: not sore, redness about sameDay 11: slightly less redness, but also itches slightlyDays 12-14: redness grows and itches more I have a regularly scheduled checkup with my doctor 4/15 and will discuss with her then

– Not worsening symptoms, but wanted to advise the redness and itching took an additional 6 days to go away- was very slow to clear up

– General "fogginess" (inability to concentrate, etc.)

Nipple pain, Chromaturia and Eye irritation

YXR-21369-74129

– Light headed

– Red urine. Injection was on left shoulder. My left nipple had shooting pain. My left axillary area and left side of chest was severely swollen.

– Eyes burning

– Sore throat

– Sore throat, sneezing, cough.

– Diarrhea and a dry cough in the morning.

– Daily morning diarrhea

– Menstruation 3 times the month of February. Face to face gynecologic exam

– Stomach cramps, body aches, horrible allergies, joint pain.

– Daily fluffy diarrhea.

Inner ear inflammation, Skin burning sensation and Glossodynia

YXR-23765-12583

– Swollen glands. Ears feel slightly plugged.

– Ears plugged.

– Ears stuffy. Neck glands swollen.

– Ears plugged. Some tinitis.

– Ears still plugged since 30 minutes after vaccine injection

– Ears still plugged. May see Doctor.

– Ears still plugged. Some ringing. Glands below ears are sore.

– Ear blocked 8 days. Some pain in ear.Saw ENT Doctor. Office appointment to check ears. Membrane inflamed.

– Intermittent ear pain continues.Ear Pressure is ongoing.This reaction began 20 minutes after first injection and has not resolved. ENT office visit

– Sore neck glands

– Ear pain

– Rash on fingers.Headaches.

– Intermittent Ear pain

– Ear pain and vertigo.

– Skin has burning sensation on both arms. Tongue hurts.

– Tongue and mouth are still hurting. Hands are burning in red.

– Mouth pain persists.

– Mouth still sore, especially tongue.

– Tongue still sore

– A return of the burning sensation of skin on hands and arms and face. I had that reaction shortly after my booster shot.

Abdominal pain lower, Vaginal hemorrhage and Chest discomfort

YXR-29723-69513

– 1) W/in 15 mins after the vaccine, I experienced bilateral tingling of the eyes. 2) After 30 mins of having the vaccine, I experienced intermittent chest heaviness and slight headaches. NPs and Nurses on site monitored and gave me 25 mg of Benadryl.

– Intermittent chest heaviness

– Feverish

– Intermittent chest heaviness is what Im concerned

– Lower abd pain, lower back pain (I think this is due to my kidney stones), light spotting

Adverse food reaction, Neoplasm and Eating disorder

YXR-74026-82954

– Coughing

– Headache

– Pain in right side. I have chronic constipation and Ive been really stressed about going back to work right now so its probably that.

– Pain in both sides. I have chronic constipation so Im not concerned

– Constipation, tiredness, headache

– Dry cough, extreme thirst, sore throat

– It took me 24 hours before I could eat again. I vomited most of yesterday and once this morning

– Coughing this morning. Besides the chills and vomiting on the day of the booster, I also had a sore throat, extreme thirst, a dry cough, a dry mouth, and I was dizzy. I forgot to tell you about that on Wednesday, October 6

– Headache and runny nose

– Nausea, probably from something I ate

– Tumor on my head that They took a biopsy off

– I have skin cancer, a melanoma on my scalp

Osteoporosis, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Diverticulitis

YXS-32546-13294

– Left shoulder & hand are a little achy. Had a little tingling in left hand earlier.

– Shoulder/neck pain above injection site, achiness in hand.

– Slight ache in muscle from shoulder to neck, above injection site.

– Shoulder/neck pain above injection site.

– Muscle ache from shoulder to neck above injection site.

– Diverticulitis & UTI

– I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my spine & began taking IBANDRONATE SODIUM 150 MG TAB once a month.

– A slight discomfort on the left side of my neck, initially after the vaccination, but it has since gone away.

– Forgot to mention that I had a little nausea off and on yesterday.

– Allergies are acting up, have had to use asthma inhaler more often.

Breast cancer stage I, Fungal infection and Urinary tract infection

YXT-19491-52561

– Lower back ache the past 2-3 days similar to the one I had the 1-2 days after my 2nd vaccine dose.

– Sore throat

– Increased fatigue and a sore throat. I'm sure it's not related to the vaccine though.

– Stage 1A invasive breast cancer, UTI, yeast infection, positive FIT test. Outpatient surgery (lumpectomy)

– The above symptoms were no doubt mostly from the prep solution I was drinking to prepare for my colonoscopy I had today.

Perineal rash, Perineal pain and Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

YXT-33033-35650

– Foggy head and mild headache

– Brain fog/warmth at injection site

– Inflammatory reaction (ie rash/itch/pain) in perineal area. Treated as yeast infection with three doses of Diflucan. Onset occurred two days after injection. Phone in prescription

– Shoulder and rib pain

– Loss of appetite

– Depression

– Fatigue vomiting upset stomach

– Covid positive

– Pinched nerve in neck behind left ear that is still ringing from long covid.

Drug hypersensitivity, Herpes zoster and Palpitations

YXU-11983-30308

– I have chronic back pain and stomach issues, so I dont think my state has anything to do with the vaccine.

– Feels like sinus headache. Not unusual for me.

– Shingles in JuneAllergic reaction to gabapentin (new)Rash of unknown cause in JulyFatigue from shingles outbreak lasting through at least all of July. Doctors office visit

– I have fibromyalgia

– Palpitations and Possible atrial fibrillation Office visit

– I hurt all over, headache, malaise. But I got shingles vaccine yesterday.

Upper respiratory tract congestion, Eye swelling and Sinus headache

YXU-85107-32716

– Runny nose, sneezing, lethargy

– Allergic reactions - swollen eyes, sinus headache, deep cough, asthma

– Chest congestion and cough remain.

– Chest congestion and cough and a little asthma but improving.

– Still a little asthma and occasional cough - getting better by the day

– Viral infection. Sore throat, headache, congestion, bronchitis, extreme fatigue, swollen eyes. No fever. Negative tests for strep and Covid. Family Doctor office visit

– Sore throat, congestion, coughing, sneezing, roaring headache, low grade fever, joint aches

Epstein-Barr virus infection reactivation, Feces hard and Epstein-Barr virus infection

YXV-20206-95818

– Late yesterday after check in I had a low grade fever (99.3) Took 2 advil which took care of it.

– Low grade fever, a bit weak and shaky, GI issues - hard stool, painful & frequent bowel movements

– Vertigo is moderate, nausea is mild - maybe not from vaccine-?

– Vertigo

– Dizziness

– Reactivation of the Epstein Barr virus which I think happened as a result of my immune system being occupied with creating antibodies for COVID-19. My energy levels never returned to what they were prior to my 2nd vaccination. Saw my PCP who did a full physical and bloodwork. Elevated liver enzymes led him to check for the Epstein Barr virus.

Poor quality sleep, Mobility decreased and Arthralgia

YXV-20376-03804

– Increasing aches and pains in my left hip. Inability to bend far enough to put on socks or tie shoelaces. Hip hurt a bit before but situation deteriorated after second shot three weeks ago.Pure coincidence?

– My left hip is hurting a lot and I have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow.

– For a couple of days after I had the booster shot on 9/27, I felt poorly: my arm ached, my body ached, and I slept poorly.

Skull fractured base, Acupuncture and Confusional state

YXV-23012-03982

– Fever

– Dizziness off and on Low grade fever

– Base of skull pain

– Pain at base of skull

– Pain at base of skull, dizziness

– Base of skull pain, dizziness

– Dizziness, pain at base of skull

– Dizziness, pain at the base of the skull

– Dizziness and pain at base of skull

– Severe headaches and confusion with words

– Teeth pain

– Dizziness Acupuncture and cupping

– Dizziness

– I got side effects from my booster shot for covid and from my flu shot.

Oral pruritus, Sensation of foreign body and Pharyngeal swelling

YXV-23801-17339

– Within 30 minutes had itchy tingly feeling on lips and mouth area. Throat felt tight and like a rock in it or something like that.

– Throat still seems swollen

– My armpit on the arm I had the shot is swollen and extremely painful now.

– I was feeling better, all of a sudden today injection site hurts again, lymph nodes in armpit are swollen. Major chills happening and tired and sore.

– Arm of injection began hurting again and had a rash again for a day on it.

Acute sinusitis, Psoriatic arthropathy and Osteoarthritis

YXV-26566-60815

– Ringing in ears

– Blurry vision

– Blurred vision

– Blurred Vision (less frequently though!)

– Ive had continued and worsening severe headaches and continued excessive nausea.

– Since the vaccine, the muscle & joint pain has been awful! I have psoriatic arthritis, and it has flared, out of control. My rheumatologist held off treating the symptoms, so as not to interfere with the vaccine. Starting on prednisone today.

– Joint & muscle pain. Ive contacted my Rhuematologist and have added prednisone to my meds

– Joint pain, intestinal pain

– My autoimmune stuff is glaring pretty bad again. Im still on prednisone for pain and inflammation and am concerned that its flaring up anyway. Due to see Gastro & Rheumatologist in person May 19, then Nuerologist in person May 20.

– Not new, but increased activity in both psoriatic and osteoarthritis. Been on monthly courses of steroids, as well as changed to Remicade infusions.

– When I had the booster shot, I was nauseated, had muscle aches, head ache, fever, sores in my mouth, blurred vision. It was awful, for two solid weeks, then I slowly started to feel better.

– A Ute Bronchitis, and sinusitis

Invasive ductal breast carcinoma, Mastectomy and Lymphoma

YXW-45234-35375

– My arm is a little sore when I raise it above my shoulder

– Typical soreness at injection site. Mild symptoms

– I got it just minutes before this check in. I am literally sitting my 15 min before I can leave.

– Severe lower back pain

– lower back pain is very bad

– Stuffy runny nose, cough, body aches

– Cough, fevers, Sore throat, loss of voice, congestion, runny nose, sinus infection, extreme lethargy

– One week after getting Pfizer booster I coincidentally got the flu (?) with lethargy, loss of appetite, aches, neuralgia and all that goes along with flu, coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, headache, fevers. This has gone on for 6+ weeks.

Tongue blistering, Drug hypersensitivity and Frequent bowel movements

YXX-17990-91573

– Hand joint stiffness

– It isnt all day just waves of nausea and frequent BM not diarrhea

– Headaches, tiredness since first vaccine shot

– Exhaustion and increased arm tingling

– Rash across breasts, tongue swelling and blistered, eyes watering and severe back pain these symptoms occurred from 8/19-8/21 Called primary physician and was given instructions as to treatment

– Some SOB continued from the allergic reaction from first day of shot however getting better each day. Continuing with 25 mg po Benadryl as directed by physician

– I have had a headache every day since the second vaccine. All other symptoms resolved!

– Continued headaches every single day since the second vaccine.

Amnesia, Confusional state and Head discomfort

YXY-18552-23888

– Brain fog, short term memory, confusion

– Foggy hazy wozzie head,

– Sore joints, brain fog in matter of just a few minutes of completing current task & assigning thought towards next task to proceed, moving towards the task in less than 5min I can't remember what I'm intending to do.

– Feel a heavy head hurts standing walking very dizzy vision in head spinning. Must lay down. Cortisone-10 max strength cooling gel with Tylenol too, not helping symptoms at injection site.

– Bit larger then Golf ball sized dark colored bruse & still mussel tenderness.

– Thought was food poisoning, on Friday, Nov 12th involuntary watery cleansing of the stomach from 630am to 1045am but, had low grade fever throughout into the night headache, fatigue, chills. Loss of appetite ate 630pm. No Covid test.

Allergic respiratory symptom, Quarantine and Dyspnea exertional

YXY-21198-95099

– Right arm opposite arm the shot was in aches a little on upper arm & shoulder. Not enough to pay attention to.

– Only had chills once last night. My joint pain was in opposite shoulder from where shot was given.

– My opposite shoulder from the shot arm has ached down in the muscle or joint most all day. Its sore when I use the arm which I did anyway.

– I got tired & my head felt funny for about 15 minutes today. Might not have anything to do with vaccine.

– Mild shoulder joint aches.

– I had a rash on my nose & cheek that only lasted an hour or so before it went away.

– Had abdominal pain last night at bedtime for 30 or 40 minutes. Finally got comfortable enough to go to sleep & it was gone when I next wakes up.

– I had a chill one night that lasted for a good while then went away. Plus Ive had days of allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes & sneezing which I dont know if its hay fever or a reaction.

– My blood pressure was real high 180/67 when I went to my doctor for my checkup last week. Dont know if Covid vaccine had anything to do with it or not. Id think not but wanted to report it.

– Ive had several heart( wiring) problems & had heart tests run. Tight chest & radiating pins & needles running from chest up & down arms. Also have had indigestion & a messed up stomach for the past week.

– My heart started beating really fast & I coughed a couple of times & it stopped.

– Bad allergy symptoms. sneezing, nose pouring, & head stopped up which all started this morning.

– One night I had a chill. Lasted about 15 or 20 minutes. I get short of breath walking up a hill. & I'd just gotten my energy back after 1 st Covid shot & now short on energy again.

– I've had really bad indigestion several nights. It corrects with tums. Probably not from Covid shot.

– I've had quite a bit of nausea & indigestion in the past week. It came out of the blue . Don't know if my booster had anything to do with it or not but just haven't felt real good.

– I had a cough & sinuses were stuffy & I had brain fog for a couple of days. l had been exposed to Covid as my husband had it. Doctor had tested him but told me to assume I had it if I developed any symptoms. I assume I had it & I quarantined.

– Itching all over. Might be allergy.

Latent tuberculosis, Uveitis and Blindness

YXY-25960-52715

– Optometrist

– L eye pain

– Have uveitis in my left eye. Been seeing retinal specialist since one week post first vaccine. Seeing uveitis specialist next week. Many eye doctor appointments

– Vision loss from uveitis and latent tuberculosis in my left eye. Redness and mild tenderness in left eye. I believe vaccine caused my body to attack problems that were dormant Appointment with a uveitis specialist at (b)(6). Also infectious disease specialist in (b)(6)

Brain fog, Back pain and Dyspnea

YXY-29875-09319

– Fatigue and tired due to not taking my first insulin dose of lispro 100u/ml missed. Had to walk 8 to 10 blocks to the site I believe those two situations got me feeling that way aslo I heart condition. They got more complicated when I got covid 19. Be save very one.

– I believe my diarrhea is due to my insulin lispro taking three times a day. Also taking metformin twice a day. Some times I get diarrhea from this medication.

– Tired due to my diebiets I think.

– Shortness of breath , back pain , brain haze, deities got complicated, know I have to go for cath lab angio plasty. This conditions that covid left me with after I got it back in January 2020.

Muscle disorder, Paresthesia and Pruritus

YXY-32669-37530

– Tingling sensations throughout my body.

– Weird intermittent tingling (almost like acupuncture needles goin in) in various parts of my body.

– Strange tingling at random times and in random places. It feels like a bad acupuncture needle has been stuck into me. This started happening after the 2nd shot... went away for a week or so... now it's back.

– Weird, weird prickly sensations. Randomly and in different parts of my body. Most seemingly topical or in shallow muscles. Its like a lot of bad acupuncture needles.

– Prickly sensations at the strangest times and in weird places. Scalp, forearms, neck, calves, back. Have never had this before. And it only started after the second Covid vax.

– Weird and very random "tingling" and "itching".

– Itching

– Weird itching... and yup, this has happened after each of my previous 3 Pfizer shots as well. And nope, I haven't experienced at any other time... so I think it's related.

– Just continued, really weird and really randomly located "itching"? or maybe "prickly sensations" would be a more apt descriptor? It's not painful, just *really* annoying.

– The random ITCHING is crazy. After my first 3 vaccines it only lasted 3 or 4 days. It's now been that many weeks and it's STILL going on. Very frustrating, to say the least.

Salmonellosis, Pericarditis and Food poisoning

YXZ-10637-23625

– I have had a bad case of pericarditis before, and started getting the same symptoms on Jan 24. I started Ibuprofen 800 mg three times a day which was what my cardiologist put me on before. Symptoms are resolving now. I have an appt next week.

– My ears ring all the time, more noticeable every afternoon. Started more than a week ago but hasnt gone away.

– Chest pain middle of chest

– Terrible sore throat, cough, headache, congestion, extreme fatigue, sneezing, dizziness, diarrhea, eyes burning

– Diarrhea 4+ times per day, for the last 3 days.

– Salmonella poisoning from JIF peanut butter.

Purulent discharge, Throat lesion and Uterine pain

YXZ-12822-58070

– Mouth and throat sores

– Sore throat, white sores in throat and mouth, earache

– Low back pain and lower intestinal pain, dizziness

– Irritability

– Irritability, clumsiness, hunger

– Bloating

– Bloating, gas, dizziness, throat irritation, nasal congestion

– Headache, fatigue, monthly cycle issues

– Diarrhea

– Joint and muscle pain

– Severe low back, pelvic, and abdominal pain

– Feel sick

– Shortness of breath, body aches, fatigue, cough, headache, chest congestion, ear pain and drainage, chills, sweats

– Period entire week early, two weeks ago. Now, severe uterine pain and spotting, and low and mid-back pain. Earache and purlent drainage, air hunger, bradycardia, muscle twitching, and fatigue. Not able to see primary care because booked out too far.

– Severe fatigue, intolerance to onions, abdominal and pelvic pain, disruption in menstrual cycle, chronic headaches, swollen lymph nodes, vertigo

Injection site inflammation, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

YXZ-26648-01933

– I had some swelling and itching after my injection that went away in about a day. On day 8, I had swelling, itching and redness at the injection. Site and visited my GP who assessed it to be a vigorous post injection response. It has since resolved except for some minor itching today (day 13). In person visit to GP

– The inflammation and itching at my vaccine injection site is returning today, although so far its milder than the first (days 2-3) and second (days 8-12) times.

– Headache might have been a concurrent migraine

– Very tired all the time, feeling worn out. Maybe not related?

– Allergy-like feeling. Feel fine overall but sometimes a scratchy throat, occasional sneeze.

Bile duct stone, Tendonitis and Sinusitis

YXZ-28286-80745

– Note: the above symptoms are normal for this weather for me.

– Not sure muscle/body ache related to vaccine since in hips

– Muscle pains could be caused by other health issues I have

– Got Covid Booster and experienced the side effects for the first time.

– Low grade fever, chills, exhaustion - probably due to Flu Vaccine. Symptoms stopped 24 hours after flu vaccine.

– Bile duct stone pain

– Sinus infection

– I had major surgery yesterday.

Fear, Arthropathy and Hunger

YXZ-32748-57583

– Night sweats

– Yesterday I had a sharp pain in my left side head/temple area. Scared me, but only lasted about a minute. Also the same in right leg. Also, no energy.

– Having some hair fallout. Never had that happen before. Also queezy stomach sometimes.

– None so far

– Hungry all the time!

– Felt good this morning, and headed out to do some shopping. The plan was to pick up some groceries then to a store to look for a fan. Unfortunately, I had to come right home because of diarhea (spelling?)

– I still don't have my energy back. Also I feel slightly nausious on occassion.

– I have never gotten my energy back since my second shot. I had a very bad pain in my chest (heart) about a week after my second shot;that really scared me. It didn't last long. I got one a few days after that. It also didn't last long. None since.

– My body feels like I have the flu...but I don't. It was really bad after the second shot. I seem to be improving from that, but my joints flare up really bad.

Lung carcinoma cell type unspecified stage I, Myocardial infarction and Tenderness

YXZ-32860-57006

– ever so slight local tenderness similar to a minor contusion.

– zero residual tenderness even directly over the injection site

– Had a heart attack 11.10.2021 while waiting to play a 3rd game of double's handball. Just got home today from Fairview Southdale cardio unit. New meds & lifestyle prescriptions... Life's Good!

– Sore throat, runny nose & slight congestion. Once or twice a day minimally productive cough.

– Stage 1 lung cancer

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