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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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Drainage, Specialist consultation and Dyspnea exertional

Z33-28166-41747

– Mild cold-like symptoms (nasal sinus drainage)

– Slight cold-like symptoms (sinus drainage) but I am almost normal today

– Slight amount of sinus drainage -

– Cold-like symptoms ( sinus drainage)

– Increase in Heart Palpitations and more frequent irregular heartbeats. Lower leg rash during past week which have mostly subsided now. Had Primary Care Doctor visit & being seen by Cardiologist In office visit

– High blood pressure which I have never had before. ( I am almost 79 yrs old & female) Primary Care Physician visit

– Several Hot flashes during night. Normal temperature.

– Very light pain at site now.

– Lower leg cramps in both legs

– Dizziness when outside in warm weather. Very weak and no energy also.

– Shortness of breath when moving. Dizziness also. No stamina Saw my primary physician and also my cardiologist.

Oligomenorrhea, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstrual disorder

Z33-30987-01208

– Its been 41 days since my last menstrual cycle, my cycle is usually 24-28 days long.

– After my first vaccine dose, my menstrual cycle was 43 days and its usually 24-28 days.

– Im experiencing spotting and my period ended 11 days ago and I never experience spotting between my cycle so this is new.

– I caught a cold a couple days after flying so it may have just been from flying.

– Sore throat. My menstrual cycle is still longer than usual and not uniform like it used to be.

– Common cold after attending an event with over 100 people.

Flatulence and Diarrhea

Z33-80255-70735

– I developed diarrhea / gas after my second vaccination and it hasn't gone away two weeks later. I've recently gone to my PCP to try to figure it out.

– I've had persistent diarrhea since I got my shot. Otherwise I feel fine, but the diarrhea is not fun! I was TOTALLY normal with no GI symptoms before this, so it was either the shot, or I got a coincidental GI virus at the same time...

– I started having diarrhea after my second shot and though its slowly improving, Im still having persistent diarrhea...

Eye inflammation, Angina pectoris and Cellulitis

Z34-19297-37342

– My right hand has been cramping up and throbs on and off. I cannot raise my arm without pain

– Rt hand cramps up and burns

– My rt arm/ hand hurts ..on and off and stiffens up...burn

– Rt arm hurts hand cramps up and burns

– Rt arm and hand hurt hand cramps up and burns

– Rt hand cramps up and burns....dizzy

– Rt hand cramps up and arm painful buns on and off

– More fatigue...concentrating takes a lot of energy...dizziness

– Congestion

– Eye inflammation...headache

– More fatigue....palpitations...and leg pain.

– Cellulitis, swollen leg...

– Metallic taste

– Cough,dizzy...sweating in conditioning

– Dizzy on and off, cough,

– Extra tired....my arm hurts where I got shot still...I am just wanting to sleep a lot. I have more body aches...less energy,more sneezing and headache

– Arm still painful ..started new heart medicine, headache, ...very tired,

– My arm hurts more and I have swollen feet that will not go down much. Very tired.

– Having increased ...fatigue,shortness of breath, and increased joint /muscle pains Officevisit

Parosmia, Dysgeusia and Hypoesthesia

Z34-20072-94764

– Over the last few weeks since my second shot Ive been having upper back pain, joint pain especially in my wrists, chest pain, and pain randomly throughout my body. Headaches as well. I do not have a history of the symptoms above prior to the vacci

– Neck ache and thigh ache. The other aches are starting to lessen. I also am still having chest pains at random

– Neck pain

– My legs have been going numb again and now its more frequent, my arm has been starting to go numb more frequently as well. Neck pain and skin rashes still happening

– Circular skin rashes/bumps on my forearms and upper arm Appointment with dermatologist

– Parosmia (eggs, onions and garlic starting to taste and smell weird)

Skin warm, Contusion and Herpes zoster

Z34-25585-56262

– Continued progression of rash. As one slot has cleared, another spot or two appear. Warm and tender to the touch. All spots appearing on my upper arm from elbow to shoulder. Have experienced chills and low grade fever about 3 or 4 days in a row.

– Continued spread of rash/bruising areas and small lump remains.

– Faint bruising on left from 1st vaccine (lymph node areas). Received 2nd dose in right arm.

– New skin rash. How to treat with hydrocortisone cream. Will follow up with a dermatologist in a few weeks.

– Developed Shingles. In person office visit

Gastrointestinal motility disorder, Scratch and Chillblains

Z34-26558-92042

– Chills then hot but didnt feel fevered

– Yesterday nausested and chills. Severe back pain. No fever. Slept most of day.Today I am fine. Normal back pain for me, no chills or fever, no nausea. Odd.

– Had shot 5 min ago

– No rash, right knee to foot itched ridiculously last night. Whole calf beet red from scratching. No clear reason. Nothing tastes normal, has taste just not nirmal taste.

– Itching not related to vaccine site

– I have run a fever again, 2 days, and foggy. This is amost weekly since firts vaccine.

– Brain fogginess. Low grade fever 1 day. This seems to be weekly.

– Weekly fog and fever/digestive issues. Fever is very low grade. Brain fog is disruptive.

– I have tested positive for Epstein Barr.Still have ongoing fatigue and mental fog issues.I also tested positive for covid antibodies but that was expected i think.

– Still have ongoing fogginess that is not normal

– Since vaccine diverticulitis diagnosed and increased, extended episodes. Surgery now scheduled. Bowel symptoms are constant flux-diarrhea, constipation, explosive bowels. Dramatic bruising just from scratching an itch as though skin and vessels thi

Nasal mucosal disorder, Respiratory rate increased and Menopause

Z35-27643-72538

– Right after shot a little dizzy and elevated heart rate possibly due to anxiety from the shot all have subsided.

– Runny nose earlier but I think it was allergies

– Soreness and under left arm and left sided tongue numbness

– Tongue swelling, lip tingling numbness, throat seemed to be swelling

– Bell's palsy, throat closing, difficulty breathing I have been to the ER four days in a row because of my throat closing and difficulty breathing and y

– Bell's palsy, tongue swelling and numb on the left side. Lip tingling on left side.

– Breathing issues, heaviness in chest, rapid breathing, tingling numbness on left side fingers and leg and toes

– Tingling in hands and feet. More so with left leg, but both hands . Right nostril gets gets constricted was just left but now both. Allergist Appointment

– Tingling in hands and feet mostly left sided but happens on right side occasionally. I am peri menopausal, and had not had a cycle for 4 months, cycle came on and last waaay longer than normal lasted 13 days. Also tongue still swells at times Dr in office visit and testing

– Headaches at the top of my head, still tingling in hands and feet. Bilateral but more so on the left side Dr visit

Tonsillectomy, Therapeutic response unexpected and Sputum discolored

Z36-10299-03552

– Cold like symptoms

– Slight headache

– Joint pain in my hands

– Just sore where I received my 3rd vaccine

– I started to feel these symptoms yesterday once I got home from work 5:30. Took some theraflu & a magnesium pill to help me sleep. I woke up feeling a lot better this morning.

– I felt like I was catch a chest cold this morning. Took some vitamin c feel much better now.

– Loss of appetite & burning in my chest like a chest cold. But nothing extreme I can lead a normal day. I just took my allergy pill this morning.

– I have a cough & a little tightness w/chest congestion. I took my allergy pill this morning. No other medication see how I do.

– Cough & chest congestion mild

– Back to normal no more symptoms

– Heart rate goes up from time to time out of no where. Shortness of breath lungs hurt.

– I got Covid back on Nov 2021 today I just have really bad allergies. Was out of work for a while. The vaccine had really helped me keep my allergies under control.

– Today I'm feeling great but yesterday I was feeling terrible. I had chills, slight headache, bad joint pain, muscle & body aches, nausea, abdominal pain,. Woke up at 12:30 took Severe Tylenol cold & flu. Woke up this morning much better.

– I was only sick the next day all day. Then I was back to normal.

– N\A

– Symptoms were only on the second day. Back to normal

– After catching Covid in Nov 2021. I'm starting to develop asthma symptoms wheezing. Something I've never ever in my life had I experienced before. My 6 yr old niece as well. I'm hoping it's something temporary. I'm a running & walker to improve

– I had a tonsillectomy done May 11. And May 12 I ended up with symptoms of chest congestion with green mucus. I had gotten a Covid test prior to the surgery. And came back negative. I got so sick I had to sleep sitting up because of this green mucus. Also had chills for a week in half. I started antibiotics to clear everything up. Never got a 2nd Covid test. But I felt worse than I did in Nov 2021 when I actually tested positive for Covid.

Hypoesthesia oral, Insomnia and Myalgia

Z36-10968-23944

– Forgot to tell having slight numbness around my mouth on the first day only.

– Headache, insomnia

– I am so old I dont know if mild muscle pain is from that or vaccine.

– Headache last night, severe. Took 2 Advil, helped.

– No

– I am 85 year old, so pains and aches are pretty common.

– Chills, headaches, fatigue last week.

– Very fatigued for about 20 hrs post vaccinated, mild headache, some chills. All went away in less than 24 hrs.

– Headache is very mild.

Nasal mucosal discoloration, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Increased upper airway secretion

Z36-16920-95360

– Additional and worsening cystic sores on my right arm and left leg, minor sinus and chest congestion.... I was out in the sun this past weekend and the natural vitamin D appears to, for now, has dried up some of the sores.

– accumulated musics in my esphogus

– I have experienced hives twice when I haven't experienced hives since I was six or seven years old.

– sinus pressure

– thick Congestion (from milky to yellow to green) in throat and nostrils.... some sneezing; some drainage of sinuses; some light coughing (1 or 2 coughs here and there); chilling; no fever -- (unless a mild low grade one.... appears to clearing up.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Tremor and Swelling

Z36-30186-59862

– I am so exhausted that when I went into the kitchen to make something to eat for dinner o had to go sit down. I am out of breath and my heart rate is 120 with pressure going up and down.It reminds me of when I was having radiation treatment.So I am concerned about my heart rate and being out of breath also shaky my hands.

– Tired, throat feels funny.

– Swelling, fatigue, mild headaches off and on, when I have never had headaches.

– I have been more tired since the vaccine, low grade body ache. Had a headache mild most days since one day pretty bad and I don't get head aches

– Body aches, more in joint pain. Fatigue.

– Weak, tired, unstable blood pressure.

– More tired

Herpes zoster, Swelling and Migraine

Z36-54345-13335

– A swelling in my neck on the same side the shot was given.

– Mild sore throat.

– This shot and the first shot on the right side of my neck it looks a bit swollen and I feel like a swollen lymph node.

– I still feel occasional pains in my joints

– I had my second shingles shot on Wednesday, and my muscles and joints are really sore today. I had my first shot in February before I had my first Covid shot. I did not have the same reaction.

– I have been having frequent migraines.

Throat tightness, Syncope and Dry mouth

Z38-15067-81620

– Allergic reaction - initially felt flushed and faint and had dry mouth, which I figured was normal or related to my history of panic attacks. Took an antihistamine before feeling my throat start to tighten and then went to hospital in case I needed epinephrine. Currently on fluids and might not even need epi pen. Also I think my anxiety disorder may have caused a psychosomatic reaction rather than the vaccine itself.

Neurological symptom, Skin burning sensation and Neuropathy peripheral

Z38-16808-88502

– Hives, shortness or breath, increased neurological sx, skin burning

– Shortness of breath, dizziness, itchiness, burning all over, small hives, neuropathy

– Itchiness all over

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit/chest side of shot

– Heart racing continues and fatigue easily. To answer the next question Still do my work, I have to. And have regular health care appts Normal activities are difficult

– Severe stomach pain, irregular heart rate. EGD, Echocardiogram, new meds

Neck mass, Pruritus and Nasopharyngitis

Z38-20978-47348

– Dizzy

– Congestion but might be from seasonal allergies

– Congestion; might be seasonal allergies!

– Dizzy, might be seasonal allergies.

– Swollen glands? (lump under the right ear at the neck)

– Itchy yesterday on different parts of my face and body.

– Bad head cold; NOT COVID.

– Bad head cold; still lingering on after 12 days! Not COVID though as I was tested two weeks ago. No chills, fever, body aches or headache!

– Had a positive COVID test and had COVID (Omicron, I'm assuming).

Metamorphopsia, Arrhythmia and Cardiac disorder

Z38-28340-58301

– Right knee swelled up

– No

– Bad rash

– Sore joints and legs

– Pins under the rib cage on the right side. Jabbing pains.

– Severe stomach pains. Don't feel real well.

– Hi sugar account.

– Have been getting severe itchy rashes.

– Elevated liver function

– Diarrhea

– Distorted vision

– Stomach pains and swollen glands on my neck

– Coughing and congestion

– Vision is shaded

– Ear ache and sinus infection Went to see internist

– Ear ache

– The flu

Pelvic pain, Skin burning sensation and Oxygen saturation decreased

Z38-29741-56061

– Flushing

– None from shot. Always achey, no worse!

– Rash on opposite arm and dizzy. One week since shot. Related?

– Cramping in bottom of foot. Then leg. Then shoulder. Spasm. Hope not a clot.

– Wild, wacky dreams.

– Freaky dreams ever since. Googled it. Other people are having space dreams. Why is this? I've never had bizarre dreams in space and don't watch science fiction. Really odd

– Runny nose. Stuffed. Low oxygen. Coughing. Lung pain.

– Coughing. Nasal drip. Bloody nose

– Coughing

– Dizzy. Crazy dreams again.

– Dizzy

– Severe cramping in calf. Hope not a clot.

– Both feet swollen and difficult to walk. No idea if related to vaccine or having had covid or just getting old.

– Light headed

– Face flushing

– This all happened last night, after I said I was fair. Today I'm actually fair. Last night severe. Fever, chills, coughing, running nose. Etc.

– Symptoms are always. Not worse than before shot

– Even my 100% energy is 20% of a healthy person. But I've been really knocked out since covid and the 3 Pfizer's. I'm wiped out today from mild household work. Achey, spasming, legs swollen. Bad. I was never great but I'm becoming a bear invalid.

– Hope change of weather sniffles and sore throat. Aches and pains including upper back or lungs.

– Flushing burning face. Pain behind left knee? Clot? Ribs, shoulders, heart achey. Can't sleep. Can't move!

– Pelvis hurts. No clue why

– Sore throat, loss of voice, congestion, coughing, diarrhea, aches and pains, swollen feet

– Racing heart

– Knee pain

Glossitis, Respiratory tract irritation and Tongue discomfort

Z39-17082-27211

– Metallic taste in mouth

– Metal taste in mouth, feel like i got hit with a bag of bricks

– Metallic taste subsiding, still present

– Metatallic taste continuing to lessen

– Slight metallic taste

– Scant metallic taste

– Metallic taste almost gone (had it with 1st shot, too)

– The metallic taste has not gotten worse but it has not completely gone away.

– How long will the metallic taste last

– I want the metalluc taste to go away.

– Ready for this metallic taste to go away!

– How long is the metallic taste supposed to last?

– Metallic taste is still faintly present along with continued burning feeling on tongue and altered tastes.

– Metallic taste on tongue and in mouth

– Metallic taste in mouth and on tongue

– Metallic taste - mouth and tongue

– Metallic taste tongue and mouth

– Increased fatigue, increased aches, increased sneezing, continued metallic taste, altered tastes of some foods and liquids including water

– Metallic taste persists Increased anxiety Muscle and joint pain i didn't previously report

– Continued metallic taste

– Metallic taste is still present

– I've started having tingling pain on the left side of my face and scalp The mmetallic taste and altered tastes of foods and liquids has not gone away

– I continue to have a metallic taste on my tongue with irritation

– I have many symptoms of long covid after having covid in January 2022. Altered smell and taste, extreme fatigue, activity intolerance, low heartrate at times, increased bp, increase in joint and muscle pain, tingling and painful scalp, anxiety

– Dry cough from high chest tickle and tightness.. not a throat tickle For 4 days after the vaccine I was incredibly achy, fatigued, feverish, and unable to participate in my daily activities.

– Still coughing

– Persistent cough

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Muscular weakness and Somnolence

Z39-30169-11448

– Adormilado o anestesiado el brazo.

– Por la mañana, sentí un zumbido en el oído, por 1 o 2 minutos. No le tome importancia y continúe mi vida normal

– Dolor leve en la zona del brazo... pero si puedo trabajar y realizar mis actividades regulares

– El primer día que me aplique la vacuna, por la noche tuve escalofríos y un poco de fiebre h el segundo día solo dolor en el brazo y me dolía a moverlo o hacer mis actividades habituales

Cognitive disorder, Secretion discharge and Ear discomfort

Z39-80608-59926

– Pressure in both ears and on down the eustachian tubes, also runny nose off and on.

– Pressure in my ears continued today as well as a drippy nose.

– Stabbing pains in ankles, right abdominal side and under left arm.

– Cognitively dull.

– Extreme fatigue Friday through Monday, April 23-26.

– A lot of mucous post nasal

– Soreness at that vaccine sight from the vaccine I had this morning.

– Had Sx for COVID-19 beginning on August 18th and tested positive for COVID-19 on August 30th. I did not have an unexpired covid test kit before August 30th.

– Coughing

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Somnolence and Abdominal discomfort

Z3A-14391-40208

– Sleepiness, tired

– Upset stomach, loose bowel movement, unable to get a restful night's sleep.

– After watching my blood sugars since the second vaccine, they have been bouncing around all over the place. Saw my PCP today and she suggested I report this irregularity. Doctors office visit

– 3 weeks after the booster I was diagnosed with Covid19. About 1 month after that I had RSV

– Rash appeared before vaccination but heightened afterwards

– Mild and improving. Rash was present before the vaccination.

– Rash is subsiding.

Vestibular disorder, Impaired driving ability and Impaired work ability

Z3A-21294-96585

– Debilitating vertigo

– Vertigo thats stopped me from driving or working

– Im having horrible jaw pain, leads to exhaustion. Had a full dental scan 4/8/21 and its not my teeth. Dentist thinks it may be related to the vestibular issues that developed after the vaccine. Need physical therapy to resolve.

– Just had vaccine 2 hours ago

– Very excited that the first vaccine gave me debilitating vertigo followed by vestibular neuritis. I waited extra weeks and 2nd jab is uneventful!

– Since my first vaccine I've experienced vertigo unlike any I've ever had. ENT doctor Dx vestibular neuritis days after 1st vaccine. I've had recurring episodes and the last two weeks have been horrible at times,

– I contracted COVID 7/8/2022 at an indoor event. Everyone was required to show proof of vaccinations. I'm getting a Paxlovid Rx.

– I contracted Covid-19 on 7/8/2022. I'm taking Plaxovid since 7/12/2022.

– Dx w COVID 7/11/2022. Took Paxlovid symptoms lessened. Never lost taste or smell. Tested negative 7/20/2022. Have mild coughing and fatigue.

– Legs and ankles swelling and aching.

Dizziness postural, Presyncope and Cold sweat

Z3A-24512-56771

– Tingling or certain unusual sensation when washing hands with cool water (1st time was worst, now getting better), and near syncope episode two times: 1st was when I simply sat in a chair around 5am, second was when I had a bowel movement around 9am. For both, I didn't lose consciousness, but experienced pre-faint symptom followed by ringing in my ears for a couple of minutes, then my skin became clammy.

– Feel a little dizzy particularly with movement

– The headache is more like dullness or daze. I can't focus on things as usual.

Diplopia, Arthritis and Vision blurred

Z3A-27565-42297

– The joint pains are probably due to arthritis. I do have noticeable pain in my shoulder above the injection site.

– Very blurred vision. I started an increased dosage of Gabapentin. That could be the cause.

– I have joint pain from arthritis I have had a change in my vision - blurred and double vision. The vision issue is interfering with my daily activities. Just wanted to let you know. Doctot's exam in his office. (vision)

Ear pain, Insomnia and Lymph node pain

Z3A-29791-00903

– Sore arm, Headache, Fatigue

– Swollen lymph nodes in my armpit on the side where I got the injection. I had this yesterday also and forgot to report it.

– Swollen lymph nodes on side shot was given. I finally resorted to ibuprofen because I couldnt sleep overnight

– Swollen lymph nodes on same side as shot

– Lymph nodes are finally almost all returned to normal size and without pain

– Swollen sore lymph nodes under my left armpit. Got the shot on the left arm.

– Swollen lymph nodes in left armpit are painful. Same side as shot administration.

– Swollen lymph nodes in my armpit

– Swelling of lymph nodes under my left arm

– Cold symptoms, incl sore throat, tiredness, ear ache, congestion I did a BinaxNow Covid test at home and it was positive

Ovarian cyst, Paresthesia oral and Thirst

Z3A-68474-25086

– 40 min after injection face flushed- very noticeable. Slight tingle in fingertips and tongue Took benedryl- stopped

– Extreme thirst - drinking a ton of water since vaccine..additional lower gas/ discomfort that may be unrelated to vaccine. And tired off n on. but not intetefering life.

– Ovarian cyst popped up during week after second vaccination. May not be related- but - never had priorArthritis worse but- Im no spring chicken- basically not different except for those and extreme more pronounced anxiety- but- I am grateful for i

Non-alcoholic fatty liver, Abdominal tenderness and Blood cholesterol increased

Z3B-16216-74353

– Muscle pain, mild headache, fatigue, but I am not sure what is causing it.

– Palpitations, shortness of breath

– Sneezing, runny nose, pain under my arm pit and arm where injection was administered.

– Saw PCP and requested an US of the abdomen due to abdominal pain. Diagnosed with NAFLD and I do not drink alcohol, vegetarian and 116lbs. Also pain in my abdomen and on my right shoulder and on my back on the right upper side. Went to my PCP

– NAFLD

– Upper abdominal pain Abdominal pain that radiated to my back Tenderness when touching my abdomen Rapid pulse

– Cholesterol sky rocketed with no changes in my diet. I am 114lbs and eat mostly a vegetarian diet and exercise regularly. Abdominal pain on right side under ribs and nothing shows on US. In person consultation

– Blood pressure issues. Heart palpitations.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Muscle spasms and Chest pain

Z3B-16937-69635

– Shortness of breath. Light headedness. Chills.

– Nauseau & fatigue

– Light headed

– Cold off & on. Cramps in feet.

– Sore throat

– Have had chronic shortness of breath. Was diagnosed last month with high grade acid reflux& possible vocal chord disorder. Went to out of state hospital for testing

– Shortness of breath. Off& on chest pains. Left messafw w/ pulmonologist. May go to urgent care.

– Shortness of breath In office visit with pulminologist

– Shortness of breath

– Chest pains & mild shortness of breath

– Chronic cough

Foot fracture, Fall and Rash pruritic

Z3B-23941-27493

– A rash with itching, On my arms. Also have itching on some areas of my body with out a rash.

– Delayed itching rash occurrence again. All over body itching with area's of raised rash thar erupt and take awhile for the eruptions to heal. A lot more on my scalp this time.

– The area where i got the reoccurring rash comes back every so often. I place 2 seperate side affects case through the app on the v-safe site.

– These symptoms are from a perscription medication that had really bad side-effects

– Sharp pains and now ache type pains feels like its on top of skin but is not. In lower legs and feet. There is also numbness as well. I don't think this is vaccine related i believe this is a possible new added problem concerning my back.

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