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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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Muscle disorder, Gastrointestinal pain and Fatigue

YYN-54146-10080

– My irritable bowl has been acting up since I got the shot. I thought it was just a slight flair up but it got bad the other day. Settling down some today. However, this is the longest I've had trouble with it. I have Bentyl PRN for it. So it's helping. But I thought I better let you guys know just in case others have some drawn out episodes.

– My Colon is cramping. The entire thing spasms a little. I can feel it in my back. Heating pad helps. I have irritable bowl though. But it has done this since the temp started.

– Exhausted. I just cant get enough rest the past few days. Not like me. No temperature. Muscles are fairly knotted in my back though. Hoping for feeling better soon. Its just exhaustion and fatigue but work was not that bad this past weeke

Streptococcal infection, Sputum discolored and Productive cough

YYN-99260-21852

– A Mild cold assoc with a slight sore throat, nasal congestion and sneezing. This lasted approx 3-4 days back in Early December

– Feel I may have a sore throat as well. Greenish mucous when blowing nose.

– I did a home Covid test on Monday and tested presumptive positive. I went to a clinic this morning and had a Covid pcr test down. I also had a flu and Streep test. Flu was Neg and strep was slightly positive. APRN prescribed z pack. Saw the nurse practitioner at (b)(6) clinic (part of (b)(6)). A Covid pcr test was done and a flu and strep test also done. Flu was beg. Strep was positive

– Sweating probably due to low grade fever. Symptoms improved today. Have a very tight cough

– Tight cough producing thick phlegm

Craniofacial fracture, Road traffic accident and Concussion

YYP-17636-35762

– Low grade temp- 99.5

– Occasional fleeting sensation of feeling lightheaded while standing; relieved by drinking water& sitting

– Sore throat

– Scratchy throat- occasional dry cough

– I was involved in an auto accident 11/26/21 resulting in 3 breaks to the nose & a mild concussion. I have had intermittent mild headache, sinus pressure & ear congestionI was exposed to my grandson 6 days before he tested positive for coviD 12/4/21

Egocentrism, Restless legs syndrome and Respiratory syncytial virus infection

YYP-19740-05354

– The headache was during the night & I took Advil at about 5am. The headache came back as the medicine wore off so I took more Advil. Been fine since

– Headache went away yesterday but then came back last night

– Did not sleep well due to arm pain so I believe that is the cause of my fatigue

– Legs felt restless last night-muscles on the back of my legs felt like they needed to move and be stretched- feeling better today. Was not painful but very uncomfortable feeling

– Headache last night but seems to be gone today

– Very mild- on and off through out the night

– RSV/cold

– Diagnosed with flu A

Muscle discomfort, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Dyspepsia

YYP-21634-79579

– I think the headache is just one of my migraines. Also, I am having some mild heartburn. I do have GERD, so don't know if the heartburn has anything to do with the vaccine (I don't know why it would).

– A bit of migraine.

– Reflux

– A day of sore throat and headache.

– I was sick the day after my Moderna dose.

– I tested positive for covid on July 4. I had sore throat, fatigue and weakness, congestion, some shortness of breath. Took one dose of paxlovid at the end of day 5 and then quit.

– Diarrhea, fatigue, muscle discomfort.

Choking, Retching and Aphonia

YYP-25249-42286

– My arm still hurts and black& blue, Having difficulty breathing, sore throat, have completely lost my voice since 2nd dose, headache, tired often, blood pressure elevated

– Problems with breathing , out of breath often and have issues with excess mucus that causes me to choke and gag on it ive had to go on several different medications to help alleviate issues with little success Frequent doctor visits that i didn't have before

Phonophobia, Photophobia and Sneezing

YYP-33795-14324

– 08:30 Body Temp: 97.2°F, Vaccination 10:30, 16:00 Body Temp 98.3°F

– 03:00-101.7°F, Tylenol 1000mg,drank salted water. 07:45-99.3°F,fatigue, body aches, sore arm. 10:45-99.9°F,Tylenol 1000mg. 13:25-100.8°F. 15:30-99.8°F.17:00-98.3°F

– Also experiencing moderate photophobia and phonophobia, both today and yesterday consistent with my experience of fever. Generally fatigued and easily exhausted. Fever Report: 4/7 18:30-97.7°F,21:15-98.3°F 4/8 06:30-100.4°F,07:45-99.8°F,10:30-98.8°F,16:15-99.5°F

– Some head pain when coughing, sneezing,laughing. Could be the beginning of seasonal allergies, but was a symptom while I had the fever in the first 48 hours after the vaccination as well.

– Probably stronger than usual seasonal allergies: headache, sinus pressure & pain, itchy eyes & mouth, migraine prodrome - light & sound sensitivity, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, sense of fever (measured 98.8 in the evening, normally lower).

– Mild , episodic dizzyness

– Moderate headache, malaise.

– This injection was less painful than previous ones. The nurse who administered it said the angle of injection is harder to control with a long syringe and thought she just got lucky.

Caffeine consumption, Hand fracture and Injection site discomfort

YYQ-13602-37159

– Sore arm at the shot site

– Very mild discomfort at shot site

– Mostly allergy symptoms and some upset stomach but probably due to the acidity in coffee. I love coffee but lately it has caused some upset stomach.

– No

– Some loose stool but probably not related to vaccine

– I tripped and broke a metacarpal bone in my hand 3 weeks ago. Am in a cast. Still sore. Getting better. Got my CoVid booster 2 days ago and was feverish and fatigued. Fine now.

– Broke metacarpal bone in hand 3 weeks ago.

Deafness, Sputum discolored and Thirst

YYQ-26136-92681

– Thirsty. Woke up with dryer than usual mouth

– Still thirsty

– Woke up with slightly sore and groggy throat, like I had a mini cold. Not sure if connected to shot or not, or if could be allergies?

– Slight sore throat when woke up again? Allergies??

– I dont know If connected or not more Tinnitus in right ear may have coincided with time frame of getting shot. Allergic feeling throat (but allergists eee upon us during spring) Went to ENT to be sure it wasnt sudden hearing loss (that o had 10 years ago) coming back.

– Possible slight dizziness shortly after vaccination while waiting 15 minutes

– Just still soreness in arm and shot area

– Had a cold with yellow mucus. Went away after about 2-3 weeks

– Bad cold and congestion. More allergies than sick

Skin indentation, Halo vision and Blindness

YYQ-26416-51542

– I felt like my head was detached from my body and floating like in water. It didnt hurt but was disconcerting

– Headache sore throat and chest achyness It was a sleep study today

– Exposure to covid, cough, fever aches and pains

– A super phlegm filled cough sore throat and body aches Pt

– Confusion dizziness

– Sudden dizziness, loss of vision and hearing, racing heart heavy chest cough diarrhea cramping freezing cold chills

– I have developed a worsening cough, major chills, dizziness, whole body aches, and the diarrhea is back too

– Dizziness and shortness of breath, worsening cough diarrhea unable to sleep but exhausted

– Loss of sense of smell, hearing is bad and echoing, taste is lessened, major migraine, stomaxh pain that goes straightthru my left side to my back

– Major bruising all over that are painful to the touch and come out of nowhere. Lots of dizziness upon standing or moving. Neck pain on the left side that makes my whole left side go numb whenever i cough

– I see black spots get really dizzy w chest pain and difficulty catching my breath. I have almost constant diarrhea and still get a bad headache every day In person

– Difficulty breathing bad headaches out of nowhere w speech issues afterwards as well as loss of balance. See stars loss of memory loss of train of thought major phlem w an yellow tint expelled w a cough smelling burnt smell issues w certain textures Normal checkups for after covid and reaction to vaccine

– Sudden appearance of several indentations on my skull, rainbow vision out the right eye, severe congestion really tight feeling when i breath, pain in every muscle or nerve

Sinus disorder, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Hypersensitivity

YYQ-28593-12555

– Sinus congestion - I have seasonal allergies

– It's allergy season so I'm having congestion and headaches, but this happens every year so I don't think it's anything abnormal.

– Sinus migraine caused by allergies

– Slightly stuffy

– Diarrehea

– I came down with a cold - runny nose, congestion, sneezing, headache, fatigue on Dec. 24, and am still dealing with congestion and headache and sinus pressure.

– Headache, congestion, runny nose & fever

Arthropod bite, Constipation and Vision blurred

YYQ-32262-12945

– Sore throat, ear ache, blurred vision

– Sore throat, ear ache

– Sore throat

– Physical Therapist, myofascial release for joint and muscle pain.

– Pain and Swelling at the injection site actually began about 60 minutes after injection. Stiffness in the upper arm/shoulder/neck muscles began about 4 hours after injection. These symptoms are slightly less painful.

– Bruise at injection site

– Rash and swelling with bruise and redness at injection site

– Injection site rash

– Rash at injection site

– Unable to have bowel movement 6 days straight, and use of laxatives.

– Tick bite, caused Ehrlichiosis.

Oropharyngeal discoloration, Nasal discharge discoloration and Sputum discolored

YYQ-32815-04189

– Sore throat

– Nerve pain increase

– Heartburn

– Cough, back of throat is grey, constant nose running.

– Arms and legs aches, joints ache, fatigue, over heating and sweating, indoors

– Heart palpitations. Fatigue. Shortness of breath. Primary Care Provider

– Chest pain, chest tingles.

– Dry cough, pain in left lung when coughing.

– Cough, hurts left lung

– Cough

– Cough runny nose white stuff barely coming up

– Cough, congestion

– Coughing up white foamy phlegm.

– Throat pain, headaches

– Cough, congestion

– Chest pain, runny nose, cough,

Spinal pain, Myalgia and Arthralgia

YYQ-49092-62029

– Fatigue could be due to my regular health problems and not the vaccine, Im not sure.

– Much more fatigue in the last few weeks than usual & chronic joint & spinal pain is greatly increased. I realized the increased pain & lack of energy started just after my second shot. In-person visit with Specialist for the joint pain.

– Increased muscle and joint pain; not sure if its due to the vaccine or not since I have a history of chronic pain. It has severely worsened since my last vaccine, though.

– SUPER tired, much more than usual.

Nervousness, Eye pruritus and Paranasal sinus discomfort

YYR-10807-74332

– Not sure if tired because of vaccine or due to nervousness before

– Chest congestion and rapid heart best at times

– Not sure if related but 2 days ago red dots on neck. I tried a new serum so n m y be the serum

– Sore throat, sinus pressure, itchy eyes

– Body warm but no fever. Took shower when started getting warm

– Not sure if tiredness is related but really feeling fatigue

– Ive been fatigued since yesterday

– Moments of extreme tiredness (like balloon slowly deflating). Sometimes a throbbing in head but feels better if I place my finger on pressure point

Rhinalgia, Nasal dryness and Oropharyngeal discomfort

YYR-27590-69313

– Mouth dryness nasal dryness and pain taste and smell hoarseness itchy throatchanges

– Throat irritation

– Severe fatigue body extremely ache and throat scratchy with a little cough No fever

– Throat scratchy voice hoarseness severe back pain cramping

– Severe joint pain especially back and hipsHeadache throat discomfort stomach discomfort

– Persistent headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, periodic dizziness, vertigo sore throat ENT visit had MRI brain being referred to nuerologist

– Persistent cough with phlegm Already had migraines but seemed to get worse new med prescribed and body pain remains No fever In office with primary care

– Asthma like symptoms

Electric shock sensation, Loss of consciousness and Syncope

YYR-39986-79090

– The injection site has been bruised and painful. It seems to find nerves or tendons or something to rub against that sends shocks of pain down my arm.

– Injection site still bruised and painful.

– Nothing related to the vaccine. A tooth broke and I have been unable to contact my dentist. I am in a lot of pain. Especially when I breathe, eat, and drink.

– Nothing vaccine related but I've had a massive headache and shoulder pain in the opposite arm. It's been going on for a while now.

– I had a vertigo spell and collapsed on the floor.

Impaired work ability, Edema peripheral and Chest discomfort

YYR-79692-29784

– Mild sore throat in early morning then went away

– Sore throat, congestion, tightness in chest

– Swelling in axilla on side of injection, tightness in chest with deep breaths

– Swelling and pain in armpit on side of injection, right sided low back pain started late yesterday

– Continued swelling under arm

– Swelling in armpit

– Mild swelling in armpit

– Fatigue

– Difficulty taking deep breaths especially with some physical exertion (ie more than one flight of stairs)

– Congestion, fatigue for a few days after exposure - negative Covid test x 2, out of work 1 day for testing

Monocyte count increased, Motor dysfunction and C-reactive protein increased

YYR-91713-19995

– Elevated CRPS Skin Burn

– Coincidental CBC blood draw was done 2 days post-booster. Interesting to see my monocyte % was 19.2 (4.0-9.0), which was more than double previous check in 2019. Vax connection???

– Currently have URI....sinus infection & bronchitis. PCR = negative a week ago

– Arm pit sore on injection side (yesterday & today)

– Injection-side armpit soreness (mild)

– Mild soreness in armpit (injection side)

– Skin-burning sensation; significant pain in hands, wrists, & back (coild not make fists). Unsure how high fever was in the middle of the night and the peak of significant pain.

– Very sore lymph nodes in vax-side armpit

– Pain in both hands continues, since booster #5. Difficult & painful to make fists & grasp things (crazy). When I was running a fever (hours 12-24), the bi-lateral hand pain was close to unbearable. Not an issue w/ shots 1-4.

– Hand pain continues and fingers are slightly swollen.

– Pain & mild swelling in hands continue

– Fatigue post-vax has slightly worsened. I have used take-home rapid tests multiple times, but negative. Slight headache (unusual for me) and continued pain in hands/fingers, since vax 2 weeks ago.

– Post-vax hand/finger issues have not resolved (yet). Tight, painfull, unable to make fist (esp after being at rest), and can be difficult to hold/grip items (i.e. pencil, brush, etc). Concerned the vax has awakened a dormant issue. Ugh.

– Consider continuation option of reported symptoms. Mine are not new or worse, but definitely continued & concerning. Pain/stiff in vax-side hand immediately post-shot, then both hands/fingers within 12 hours, & significant fatigue continues.

– Pain on the back of my hands, wrists, and fingers are tight

– Pain in hands & wrists

Injection site induration, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular

YYS-29556-60565

– On day 7 after my check-in through day 8 I had pain and firmness of the muscle at the site of my injection on my left arm. It went away after about 36 hours and did not require treatment beyond over the counter pain medication and some heat pads

– Irregular periods that are much heavier and closer together than my periods before vaccination

– Increased and heavy bleeding with the first menstrual period I had since receiving my booster shot. My period also lasted 2 days longer than normal. A change to my menstrual cycle has occurred after every covid vaccine dose I have received.

Bronchospasm, Hiatus hernia and Anaphylactic reaction

YYT-16946-42582

– had anaphylactic reaction to vaccine day 1 and still inpatient in hospital hospitalized since feb 4th

– shoulder pain and chest pain but may be related to car accident day prior to vaccination

– bronchospasms discharge cancelled for today steriods increased again

– shortness of breath still in hospital for treatment

– discharged from hispitsl today still short of breath and weak discharged home today

– face swollen and hives

– vertigo muscle pains

– got covid

Pollakiuria, Poor quality sleep and Impaired work ability

YYT-33542-49446

– Painful, swollen lymph nodes in neck and under arm

– Swollen painful lymph nodes in neck

– Swollen and slightly painful lymph nodes in my neck

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck

– Very sore lymph nodes in arm pit injection side. Restless night's sleep. Frequent urination.

– Severe headaches

– Still having headaches daily. Fatigue. Temp 99.5°. Going to go buy rapid self tests tomorrow.

– Coughing and fatigue a few weeks ago, low grade fever for the first day of it. Missed 1 day of work. Took an antigen covid test at home and it was negative. Doing well today.

– Yesterday after checking in, i was super dizzy. Much better today.

– Severe muscle aches and joint pain started about 36 hours in to the vaccine, lasted about 5 hours. Doing much better now!

Contusion

YYT-40976-14244

– I have bruising on my right foot

– I am concerned about bruising on my right foot after reading about the Miami doctor who dies 2 weeks after getting the vaccine and noticed bruising on his feet 3 days after getting the shot Mine was also on day 3

– Right foot is still bruised but not as bad

– I am still concerned about the bruising on my right foot. It seems to go away and then it is back again. Did the vaccine affect my blood system. I am just concerned because of what I read about the doctor in Miami who died with this sign

Bloody discharge, Abdominal tenderness and Premenstrual syndrome

YYU-10158-06775

– My period is abundant

– After vaccination my periods have been painful and abundant

– Blooded and inflammation not usual after the period

– Abdominal Pain lower left. I feel like a little ball that I can move and is painful when I touch it.

– PMS is abundant and painful, it last long for several days more than usual

– Super painful periods. Unable to work, exercise and have normal life. My period after dose one was one of the heaviest I remember having ever in my life. Bleeding at an unexpected time in the menstrual cycle. Strong cramps, For me where you unusual

– Bad menstrual period. Cycle is shorter, with hemorrhages, strong pains, a lot of inflammation. I can't work during a couple of days because of that after the vaccine

Plantar fasciitis, Injection site discomfort and Viral infection

YYU-13836-64376

– Moderate Pain at injection site

– Minimal injection site discomfort today; energy level better than yesterday, thanks.

– Mild sore throat

– Fever mild now, worse overnight

– I just received this Moderna Covid booster an hour ago

– Bilateral Plantar fasciitis right worse than left.

– Sore throat, LGT, HA w/negative home Covid test 3-days after symptoms. Must be some other virus. Continuing with home remedies, thanks.

Secretion discharge, Gastroenteritis viral and Upper-airway cough syndrome

YYU-23886-90348

– Just a little sore at injection site like usual. No pain. Icing and moving around muscle.

– Runny nose, post nasal drip caused itchy throat, became more nasal congestion with a mild fever. I went to get tested immediately bc we had been out in the community - both rapid and regular came back negative.

– Sore throat, cough (dry and mucus)

– I've had a sinus cold situation at some point along the way. Sore throat, sneezing, congestion?no fever though or any other symptoms.

Small fibre neuropathy, Joint warmth and Pelvic pain

YYV-15360-43992

– Sore throat, chills.

– I am on continuous birth control and never have a period, but with both this vaccine admin and the first, one month ago, I had 2 days of pelvic cramping and break-through menstrual bleeding.

– Since Sat 2/6, I have continued to have breakthrough menstrual bleeding that is not normal for me. I am on continuous birth control and do not have any bleeding normally. I did experience spotting and slight cramping after 1st shot one month ago, but this is far heavier and longer in duration.

– Abnormal breakthrough menstrual bleeding continues.

– Peripheral neuropathy, bilateral feet

– Peripheral neuropathy bilateral toes, started 2+ weeks after vaccine. Never had these symptoms before. I do have RA and am treated for this.

– Numbness to tips of fingers, toes and tongue. I did develop small fiber neuropathy after my 2nd vaccine, which did primarily subside after 6 months.

– Worsening numbness in toes and fingers related to small fiber neuropathy, which I had after 2nd shot and has now restarted with 3rd shot.

– Continued numbness/tingling to toes and fingers. Continued joint pain and muscle tightness, generalized.

– Covid infection

– Neuropathy symptoms worsened in past two weeks; numbness in fingers and toes with some nerve pain. I also had this after my second shot.

– New: Sore throat, cough, chest tightness. Continued exacerbation of small fiber neuropathy since booster.

– 1) Low grade fever, cough, runny nose, chest disco, sore throat, headache, chills. Likely viral illness. 2) Continue to have increased neuropathy since vaccination.

– Last week, headache with unwitnessed syncope. This week, cough, sore throat, fatigue, headache, body aches, congestion, chills.

– Worsening joint pain, stiffness over past week. History of connective tissue disease. This has happened with other COVID shots.

– Continued and worsening flare up of inflammatory arthritis. Swollen, stiff, warm joints.

– Continue on Prednisone taper for inflammatory arthritis flare up post Covid vaccine .

– Cough, congestion, fatigue, sore throat, body aches, chest tightness; ended up Covid positive. Had been on Prednisone for two weeks after arthritis flare w Covid vaccine. Currently on Molnupiravir.

– Cough, shortness of breath, body aches, fatigue, sore throat, congestion. Tested positive for Covid 10/19/22.

Dissociation, Skin neoplasm excision and Eye pruritus

YYV-22720-54253

– Muscle cramps especially in butt and legs. Woke me up last night

– Itchy and tender eyes.

– Blood pressure has been up

– Tinnitus. Even though blood pressure is mostly back to normal having pretty persistent tinnitus. :(

– Stuffy nose and sore throat

– Nasal congestion

– Sore throat

– Sore throat and cough

– Headache, sinus irritation, fuzzy eyes.

– I had skin cancer surgery today so I don't feel well but could be masking vaccine symptoms

– Headache, heartburn, upset stomach, fatigue

– Congested and headache

Diverticulitis, Menstrual disorder and Vision blurred

YYV-23366-46373

– Persistent headaches

– Lower back pain

– Lower back ache and itching all over body

– Back pain

– Back ache

– Diarrhea, blurred vision

– Chest pain Cardiologist

– Diverticulitis and headaches

– Exhaustion, hot flashes, diverticulitis, abnormal menstruation, more frequent headaches

– My periods have been irregular since my third shot and sometimes very heavy or non existent. Could be linked or something different. More frequent headaches.

Injection site paresthesia and Paresthesia

YYV-24337-17033

– I experienced mild tingling in my fingers on the side where I received the injection. I noticed the tingling down my arm to my hand moments after the injection. Mild

– Mild tingling in thumb and 1st finger in hand on the side of the injection...intermittently

– Mild tingling in thumb and 1st finger on the side where injected mild

– Tingling in lower left are and 1st and thumb finger on side where injected. Mild

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