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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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Nasal valve collapse, Ear, nose and throat disorder and Nasal obstruction

Z4H-16240-75448

– dermatitis type flare up Itchy backTreated with special cream

– nasal congestion

– arthritic left wrist flared up past week

– chills intermittently comes and goes

– nasal congestion and dry cough

– Seasonal allergies...mild

– Seasonal allergies, oab primary care office visit and lab tests

– OAB and a UTIunder care of a urogynecologist My primary care doctor referred me to urogynecologist. on 28th of August I got my Pfeizer booster and senior high dose flu shot and had no side effects

– Nasal congestion, scratchy throat; 6 month mark 11/22 for my series of 3 Synvisc knee shots

– Sinusitis and ear nose throat issues causing asthmatic symptoms. . Under doctor's care and on medications (no fever and test negative for C19) Medical exam PCPdoctor and

– Lingering nadal congestion from seasonal allergies

– As of 11/30/22 i will be considered a 5 year breast cancer survivor! I also have had MVR heart condition for8 years that I am monitored, tested, examined every 6 months. I get euflexxa shots both knees every 6 months for arthritis & meniscus. tears

– perennial rhinitis, nasal congestion, voice box laryngitis under current care ENT specialist with prescription nasal spray regimen and saline and continuing

– Tolerated both flu and bivalent! In August i had Prevnar 20 shot. i cutrently have a sinusitis/rhinitis flare up

– daily regimen for perennial rhinitis/sinusitis ordered by ENT doctor but unrelated to bivalent, flu or Prevnar shots. Taking daily 1-2 mile slow walks getting 5k to 6k steps therfore doing fine!

– O A B. UTI . on antibiotics

– Sinus congestion and karyngiy

– My sinusitis and rhinitis is still causing congestion despite saline irrigation and prescribed nasal sprays. Swallowing and throat problems.

Crying, Injection site nodule and Injection site induration

Z4H-19730-26638

– Experienced a weird vapor type of heartburn during my 15 minute wait after the injection. It cleared up directly after.

– Stiff neck

– The headache was last night. And still a very stiff neck. Hard knot at injection spot. Rather tender.

– Right side of my nose is stuffy today. Headache last night. Little sleep

– After you stopped checking on me, I developed Covid arm. I called in and looked it up. It has just started to go down. Had many thick hives and it itched amd was very warm to the touch. Uncomfortable indeed

– Last night was awful. Pain going from injection site to my elbow. And it ached 30 times worse than my arthritis. It was awful. I cried through the night. Waking myself up from crying in pain.

– I have screenshots of my arm. From day one to now, day 5. Its insane. Sure wish I could upload and show you my damn arm!

Histamine intolerance, Myositis and Lymphedema

Z4H-28910-11866

– I Had a Hestimine reaction on January 6th when I was administered the first vaccination shot. I waited the 15mintues and Had a bad headache and got super itchey. and every day since getting the Vaccine I have had to take antihestimine (benadryl).

– Im still itchy andbhaving hestimine reactions where everything itches and i havebto take Benadryl.

– Both of my arms are swelling and painful

– Lymph-edema. Epicondilitis lateral and medial if the right elbow carpal tunnel and arthritis in the thumb

– Nerve pain, weakness in my arms.

Heavy menstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Influenza

Z4H-29208-32953

– These symptoms happened after my check in yesterday. I woke up this morning completely fine.

– I still feel itchy where the rash was around the vaccine site. Every once in a while it's so extreme I HAVE to itch immediately. Very strange. No rash remains.

– I lost my period from Jan to now. I just got it back and it was very heavy.

– Swollen lymph node in left armpit

– I had a bad cold (negative Covid test x 5)

– I have the flu

Injected limb mobility decreased, Mobility decreased and Limb discomfort

Z4J-13343-43318

– Continually since the first shot and continually ongoing after the second shot.

– Same issues with shot recipient/left arm. Cant lift about shoulder, painful all the way into shoulder joint.

– Continual arm pain where both shots were located. Both shots

– Cant lift left, injection arm about my shoulder. Still painful from first Covid shot in March.

– Cannot move my left arm above my shoulder with pain and the feeling of being weighted down. Very uncomfortable.

– Arm with shot continuously struggling to raise above my shoulder.

Vitreous floaters, Gout and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

Z4J-15471-35592

– Palpitations in heart

– Palpitations and 115 BPM heart rate ( ECG reading)

– Left foot - Gout flare-up. Early stages at this time. May not be related to vaccine.

– Gout flare-up

– Symptoms of Common Cold (two weeks ago, PCR Saliva test concluded negative result.) Gout Flare-Up of Left Foot (inflammation, as of January 21, 2022. Ongoing as of writing.) Nothing else otherwise.

– Swollen foot, alternating, and foot pain lasting for two months, ended last week. In duration, could neither work nor partake in normal activities. Two episodes of high blood pressure, elevated heart rate lasting for nearly an entire day.

– YESTERDAY: Feverish, Headache/Migraine. Side effects ended overnight.

– Possible skin condition developing (like ringworm.) Going to doctor tomorrow to straighten out.

Hypokinesia, Movement disorder and Acupuncture

Z4J-26079-78633

– eyes hurting

– Legs feel very heavy. Hard to go forward when go to walk

– Cramping

– the shot area got very red and hotstomach cramps more headache Chills and not able to self regulate body temperature more brain fog and sleep distress

– Eyes hurt to see

– Yesterday cheeks bright redCheeks with rash. todayEyes hurt

– Eyes hurt

– Eyes hurt. Hard to walk/move in space

– Dizzy, eyes hurt

– Eyes hurt , dizzy

– Ringing/white noise in my ears since my last vaccine And continuing muscle joint pain acupuncture

– Constant Ringing in my ears and hard to hear since 2nd vaccineMuscles and joints are painful and do not always move Chiropractor, acupuncture

– Fatigue that not able to get ovet Visit md

Burning mouth syndrome, Rectal hemorrhage and Colitis ulcerative

Z4J-29266-13944

– Burning mouth Joint pain fatigue fever

– Hospitalized with severe flare of Ulcerative colitis- 4 days after getting 3rd shot at direction of 3 of my specialists

– Flare of Ulcerative Colitis-pain,diarrhea, rectal bleeding, vomitting, fever, headache

– Cushings From high dose steroids given to help the flare that began 4 days after booster/3rd COVID shot Still getting evaluated & treated for UC flare after week hospital stay that ended 9/2/21

– UC flarestarted 8/25 - hospitalized for 1 week - have not gotten better - dx w/Cushings from prednisone-admitted again 2/15 - symptoms have not improved over months - stopped Humira - began Stelara 1/19 - no one is sure related to COVID vax

– Continued symptoms of auto immune flare UC & RA - increased pain/headaches/muscle spasms Burning mouth syndrome is bad everyday

Decreased insulin requirement, Immunization and Blood glucose decreased

Z4K-18347-60104

– Type II diabetes. My sugar went from 118 following lunch .@11:15 plus a banana down to 59 by 3:00. Ate fruit, drank juice and are gummy bears. Blood sugar now at 108 and steady @4:00, normal. Ill continue to monitor closely following dinner.

– Blood sugars seem to have stabilized. The vaccine appears to work as insulin keeping my blood sugars in range. My blood sugar was 84 this am and at 98 following lunch @ noon. I havent taken insulin since last nite (Lantus 15 units). Ill keep monitoring as this is great !

– I think Ive got the diabetes meds solved. I just take less. Seems to work.

– Blood sugar is check. No highs nor lows as with 1st vaccination.

– No

– Fell going downstairs. Strained right quadricep. No surgery nor pain medication necessary.

Nail disorder, Frustration tolerance decreased and Skin discoloration

Z4K-19725-58030

– Pink skin on arms. Not itchy though

– Arthritis in my fingers and big toe Regular visit to an ortho specialist

– Painful arthritis in my hands and extreme fatigue

– Negative Covid test sept 22-actually asthma flare up

– Generally annoyed at this whole Covid thing.

– Frustration with this whole Covid thing

– Just Covid fatigue-tired of wearing a mask and washing my hands constantly and watching all these other people sneeze and cough everywhere

– Joints are very achy especially my wrists and hands and ankles and feet then also my back/legs sciatica I think. Sciatic was so bad I haven't been able to sleep for two nights

– Lump on the base of my thumbnail

– Cough that lasted an entire month and chest congestion

Sputum discolored, Conjunctivitis and Laryngitis

Z4K-19865-54997

– Severe stomach pain. Two of us had the same lunch yesterday. Only I had issues. I am not sure if lunch may have. caused it. Don't want to jump to conclusions. Pain today is more discomfort.

– Shoulder joint pain

– Cough

– Coughing up green mucus. Sore throat. Swollen nodules in cheeks. Very tired. Took rapid test yesterday and today. Both negative. A bit better today than yesterday. Started with laryngitis Wednesday afternoon. Right eye slightly pink.

Parosmia and Urticaria

Z4K-32388-87797

– Bugs trying to poke me in the area of the shot.

– Bugs are flying in and out of my house that smell pretty bad. Scents smell like mildew and pollens.

– Bugs spraying. Germs In patient. Care

– Bugs, spiders, are trying to poke and spray bad smells like mildew there inside the bathroom everyday.

– Hives: on the face and body. At work, home that bothers(smelly dragon fly orders) customers. Too many DND' for my GRA's.

Injection site joint pain, Injected limb mobility decreased and Injection site reaction

Z4M-24400-46620

– I'm prone to headaches and the joint pain may be because of lupus so my symptoms may not be because of the vaccine

– Headache turned into a migraine. Joint pain in the injection site arm is really bad today. Wrist, elbow and shoulder

– After 2 weeks I still have migraines nearly every day. My joints are still very painful and I've been running a low grade temperature

– Sore arm for 2 days. Chills and malaise for a half a day

– I still can't raise my arm from the pain in the injection site. My arm really hurts still

– Arm where I received the injections has become even more painful and I can barely lift it Mentioned it to my doctor

– The area of my arm where I received the vaccines has increased and the pain has also increased. I'm barely able to lift my arm and I'm unable to get my blood pressure checked in that arm because of the pain. It radiates down my arm

Balance disorder, Tinnitus and Asthenia

Z4M-33887-32457

– Just over whelming feeling of unwell kind of like a bad head cold fog and body fatigue

– A little off balance idk if thats the right word. Just a little off

– My damn arm hurts from shoulder to wrist.

– Extreme fatigue / Arm pain radiating into back/ swollen lymph nodes / body weakness / nausea / tinutus / constant headache/what have you people done to me!! Why can I not get help? What is happening! I feel like I am dying! I can barely go to work!

– Stupid ARM IS STILL IN PAIN

– Still have fkn arm pain and its been over a month! Still have swollen lymph nodes in armpit!

Mechanical urticaria, Eczema and Dehydration

Z4N-10234-79505

– Involuntary shivering. Not "chills" because I didn't feel cold, just shivering that started in the arm where the shot was, and traveled up to my lower jaw.

– I've had a mild cough for the past week, but I have asthma and was not drinking enough water so I'm not seeing this as vaccine-related

– Feeling anxiety intensely, not sure it has anything to do with the vaccine though.

– December 29th, 2021 mild sore throat. December 30th, the sore throat worse. December 31st, received a positive COVID PCR result. Sore throat, mild cough, occasional sneezing, most likely due to COVID. January 2nd, most symptoms gone.

– Dermatographic Urticaria, Eczema In person visit to Dermatologist office

– Cough that won't go away, although this is likely related to my asthma. Took a COVID, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV test, came back negative for all.

– Dry cough lasting more than 4 weeks, likely made worse by my asthma.

Otitis externa, Skin mass and Pain of skin

Z4N-13893-32215

– Headache that would not go away for two days

– Heightened smell (less so than the 1st two days), similar to being pregnant. Smells you like make you feel nauseated.

– Random stomach cramps over the weekend that i couldn't tie back to a specific cause.

– Actively have a horrible outer ear infection that i have been prescribed drops and using them for the last day and a half.

– Swollen and painful lymph node in my left armpit (shot in left arm)

– Swollen lymph nodes in my left armpit (shot in left arm)

– The left base of my skull started being extra sensitive to touch a few days ago. Not sure if where it is there is a slight lump/bump or just the shape on my skull.

Depressed mood, Thirst and Tremor

Z4N-16957-68088

– Slight numbness at injected arm when first got. Gone today.

– A fever of 99 for two days on and off and one of 100.

– Thirst

– Bitter taste

– Sore throat; cough.

– Fever still between 98 and 99 on two different thermometers.

– Husband and I caught a nasty cold and cough four days ago. Still feeling down. Not sure if its from the vaccine but reporting it nonetheless. Bedridden for 2 days

– Migraines and shakiness in injection arm as well as joint pain.

Abdominal pain, Lymph node pain and Diarrhea

Z4N-29321-40132

– Swollen and painful lymph node

– Painful and swollen lymph node

– Lymph node pain and swelling

– Last week I had abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and fever. Resolved after 24 hours. COVID-19 swab was negative. My wife and som had similar symptoms which also resolved within 24 hours.

– Cough, body aches, and fatigue from COVID-19 which I had in early January. Symptoms only lasted a couple days, then resolved.

Dry eye, Eye irritation and Hypoesthesia

Z4N-60797-06788

– My eyes feel dry or irritated — like swimming in a chlorinated pool.

– Pain that radiates down to my pink, ring finger, and later side of my hands. Sometimes nerve tingling/numbness. Occurring on affected side where vaccine was given.

– Still having intermittent pain radiating down into hand / numbness and tingling along pinky and ring finger. Not constant.

– Ongoing arm pain, nasal congestion & mild sore throat.

– Developed cervical lymphadenopathy on the side of the injection. Am able to palpate 2-3 superficial nodes that are enlarged and tender.

– In addition to cervical lymphadenopathy that developed on 2/10, I have now developed enlarged lymph nodes in the axillary region opposite of the injection site. (Injection was in left deltoid, cervical lymph nodes enlarged on the left, axillary lymph nodes on the right)

– Every day, more swollen lymph nodes are appearing. I have cervical lymphadenopathy on the same side as the injection and bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy. Painful.

– Went to urgent care 4 times. Put on steroids and antihistamines. Fever 101-102 despite antipyretics x 10 days. Lymph node enlargement in neck, armpits, breasts, and groin. Horrible experience. Had rapid and pcr covid test - both negative.

Mastication disorder, Eating disorder and Tongue blistering

Z4P-16071-72108

– Sores on my tongue and roof of my mouth

– The roof of my mouth and tongue is sore making it hard to eat

– Had to go to doctor about the blisters on the roof of my mouth and tongue

– Thrash and sores in my mouth. The company has quarantine me for 10 days due to running a fever the Friday after my shot.

– Still have blister in my mouth

– Blisters in mouth. Dr prescribed a mouth wash that's working. Still difficult to eat

Hysterectomy, Breast swelling and Breast tenderness

Z4P-27214-95874

– May be unrelated but I woke up on 2/5 with tender breasts (I've had a hysterectomy so I no longer have a cycle & this is not usual for me), then when I woke up on 2/6 I have swelling on the left side of my left breast ('side boob') & I feel a lump under my armpit that is tender to the touch. I had both of my vaccines in my left arm. I've never had such symptoms before.

– Swollen lymph node in left armpit (same arm I got the 2nd vaccination doese)

– lymph node under left arm still swollen (same arm received injection)

– lymph node under left arm still slightly tender & swollen (same arm got injection in)

– Swollen lymph node in the armpit of the arm I got the injection in

– lymph node in armpit of arm of injection

Avulsion fracture, Vertigo positional and Limb injury

Z4Q-23870-32255

– Fever at nine a.m. but normal two hours later.

– Very tired. Using cold cloths on injection site.

– Some loose stool today

– Injection site is warm to touch and hurts if touched

– lightheaded but not sure related to vaccine

– Right ear sounds like how it is when airplane reving up to take off. I have tinnitus already for years. This new sound just once in awhile. Arm still sore and swollen just a little. Not red.

– 2 nights ago very spinning dizzy and nausea since. Not sure to do with shot? Very tired. Feel off balance.

– I had dizzy spell on 4/28 and did BPPV manuevers. Have had nausea and felt off until yesterday started feeling better. Not sure if related to vaccinne J&J on 4/9.

– Same as last check-in.. balance/nausea settled, then woke up with spinning again the other day. Still not sure if related to vaccine

– Ear and balance. I don't think related to vaccine as I have had similar issues in past too ENT appt

– Not related to vaccine, but, right ear tube. Also, twisted right foot...avulsion fracture inside ankle.

– Just got shot about 2 hours ago

– I did not take any ibuprofen or Tylenol yesterday so wonder if that's why I feel puny today

– Ear infection with some nausea and lightheaded

– Headache, neck ache, nausea and tired. Ongoing ear infection could be the problem.

– Stomach ache with nausea for a couple of days.

– Colitis ER and followed up with doctor, then gastro

– My sugar levels too high and can't seem to get back on track. Was off meds for it awhile due to low levels after COVID. Also, leg pain with Charley horses. Primary care doctor visits

Skin fissures, Wheezing and Peripheral swelling

Z4R-11906-14248

– Lymph nodes are in extreme pain

– Pain in lymph nodes

– Still have pain in lymph nodes

– Lymph nodes still hurt. Just on left side now.

– Left lymph node pain

– Lymph node pain is lower today

– Just minimal pain at left lymph node

– Wheezing cough

– Fingers swelling. To the point of skin cracking and can't wear any jewelry. This actual started earlier I just didn't know it could be related.

– Wheezing, shortness of breath, fatigue

– Wheeze that hasn't gone away and joint pain.

Livedo reticularis, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage and Musculoskeletal pain

Z4R-15584-33950

– Migrainenot related to shot.

– Chest pain

– Chest pain continuing on right side. I dont know if its related to injection. Scheduled for March 10.

– Chest pain and in my back under right shoulder blade. Have scheduled FU with cardiologist.

– Tachycardia

– Mottled skin in upper arm, some chest pain.

– My temp is down from 98.8 to my normal 97.2, but chest pain a little worse than yesterday.

– Moderate chest pain even tho I take Jantoven and Imdur.

– Less chest pain finally.

– A little more fatigue; more bruising since I take blood thinners.

– I may have a perforation of my IVC filter. My urologist spotted the condition. Am in contact with cardiologist.

– Occasional brief GI bleeds.

Mobility decreased, Abdominal pain and Chills

Z4R-24891-70407

– Shot was 3/6. I had body aches, fatigue, chills, fever 101.6 and headache starting about 1 hour after shot and full engagement within 8 hours. Fever broke after 24 hrs, then weak and tired for another day. Would still do it again. Worth it!

– 2-3 days headache, congestion, fatigue.

– Issues w/second booster. Extremely sore and u able to move arm, sick 1.5 days w/fever 102.3, chills, body/joint aches, abdominal pain, massive headache.

Conjunctivitis, Gastrointestinal disorder and Tenderness

Z4R-69286-54480

– Felt a little faint right when I woke up but laid down and felt better. Have not extended myself physically today as I did yesterday either and have felt less fatigued overal.

– Tired but not so much to call it fatigue. Much less pain in injection site

– Pain in injection site is only noticeable when touched. No other issues

– Tenderness to touch - all over body. I think perhaps similar to body aches.

– Severe dizziness upon waking this morning that lasted for 4 hours

– Not sure if fatigue from seasonal allergies or vaccine. But it is mild

– Pink eye/ conjunctivitis

– Metallic taste in mouth but have repeatedly tested negative for COVID since taste began. Working with dentist & doctor to diagnose.

– Ongoing issues with digestion that started long before booster shot but have worsened some recently.

– Seasonal allergies

– Armpit under arm where vaccine administered was very sore/tender. Maybe lymph nodes?

– Mild soreness in armpit under arm where injection administered

– Still a little sore under left armpit

– Underarm area under left arm still a little tender

– Slight tenderness under left armpit

– Covid 19 infection

Breast pain, Lymphadenopathy and Pain in extremity

Z4R-69440-61293

– Swollen lymph nodes, pain in arm (to fingers), pain in breast near injection site.

– Swollen lymph nodes, extreme pain from the breast to the upper arm to the fingers.

– Still having issues with pain in the arm and a swollen lymph node, but its definitely getting better.

– Still have a swollen lymph node, but most of the pain in the arm is gone.

– Lymph node still swollen

– Still have slight swelling of lymph nodes, but much better.

Aortic aneurysm repair, Aortic valve replacement and Cardiac operation

Z4S-15229-37873

– No

– All lower back pain, probably not from shot. Twisted while pushing snow sideways.

– Those pains were probably from moving snow sideways a few days ago

– Probably a strain

– Very tired. Sleeping 12-15 hrs/day. Took doxycycline for Lyme's Disease but I haven't given blood yet for antibodies. I am sleeping 7-8 hrs again and have energy again, but I don't know if I had Lyme's Disease yet.

– Open heart surgery, bovine aortic valve, Dacron root, pacemaker. No Covid19

Upper respiratory tract infection and Rash

Z4S-18134-48500

– I want to mention that today is my third day after the shot. The first day was difficult and the second day as well. Today I feel better

– I get bad symptoms at night. During the day, I feel tired but not many symptoms. However, at night the symptoms come and are limiting.

– Upper respiratory infection on 12/28/2021. Symptoms included the same rash (whole body) that I had during COVID's second shot and booster. However, rapid tests were negative (tested twice). Phone call

Blood pressure increased, Herpes zoster and Bronchitis

Z4S-20663-09279

– Heaviness, cough

– Joint painAlso please add to initial data, my BP was elevated immediately after 2nd dose and took several hours to resolve. 140s-150s/90s. Usually run 100-110s/60s-70s. Remains on high side of normal since vaccination.

– Headache

– Headache, but feels like sinus/migraine

– No, but was sick recently and my son tested positive a few days ago. He was also vaccinated.

– Acute bronchitis and shingles

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