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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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Arrhythmia, Atrial fibrillation and Pyrexia

Z7G-24429-79468

– Increased atrial fibrillation. I'm medicated for the condition, but I've been breaking through with intermittent bouts of arrythmia. Nothing that was serious at all in any way, more annoying than anything, but I'm totally fine.

– Fever

– Arrythmia heart- I already have a-fib it's aggravated today and last night

– Heart arrhythmia very mild A-Fib

– Arrythmia atrial fibrillation almost daily

– A fib that has been constantly intermittent since the second vaccine

Seasonal allergy, Flatulence and Feeling cold

Z7G-25275-25560

– Congestion but i believe its just allergies, also cause of fatigue

– I feel like i have a cold, stuffy nose, congestion, productive cough. No fever/temperature changes but i feel cold in my 70 degree house

– Not sure if its related but Ive had a lot of gas. I mean A LOT

– Still congested but think its due to either allergies or a possible sinus infection

– My sinus congestion has increased but i believe it to be my seasonal allergies. Although this is the worst Ive had them in over 15 years. Ive also had some chest congestion but i smoke and its not unusual when having bad allergies in the spr

– I feel like I have the flu, achy, a fever of 101.7, letjgm

– I had 101.7 fever for 2 days this last week and felt flu like symptoms but they went away and now i feel fine.

Throat clearing, Amnesia and Swollen tongue

Z7H-17082-43868

– Vaccine given at work left arm on Friday 1:45 pm and felt like tight Blood Pressure cuff on my arm within 30 mins. This was constant pressure that lasted until I slept that night. went home after work, ate dinner, then sleep with my CPAP. Slept late, woke up 1:40pm with entire left arm numb, but still able to move it. (sleeping on right side) and numb tongue that felt swollen. Stroke? I got up and as time progressed over next 30 mins or so, I started coughing more, felt like sore throat, itchy, having trouble clearing my throat, some trouble breathing, tongue didn't look swollen, but it felt like scotch tape underneath my tongue with someone slowly pulling tape off. with top of tongue swollen and heavy. 2:25pm I took 25 mg Benadryl oral tablet and called 24/7 RN hotline and was told to go to ER and take another 25 mg Benadryl tablet which I did. I arrived at ER and was really coughing hacking repeatedly. Short of breath, kept trying to clear my throat. Seen in triage. No meds given, this was? <20 from time I took Benadryl. About an hour later I did have about 15 mins of feeling like I was wearing a very snug neck turtleneck with 2 brief cool sensations going down the middle of my throat and down both sides of my upper chest. I felt better when I kept my neck very straight versus looking down. I was later seen again and felt 75% better, given Dexamethasone and Pepcid. Discharged home. around 6:30pm. Took Benadryl 50 mg again 10 pm same night. Vaccine given at work left arm on Friday 1:45 pm and felt like tight Blood Pressure cuff on my arm within 30 mins. This was constant pressure that lasted until I slept that night. went home after work, ate dinner, then sleep with my CPAP. Slept late, woke up 1:40pm with entire left arm numb, but still able to move it. (sleeping on right side) and numb tongue that felt swollen. Stroke? I got up and as time progressed over next 30 mins or so, I started coughing more, felt like sore throat, itchy, having trouble clearing my throat, some trouble breathing, tongue didn't look swollen, but it felt like scotch tape underneath my tongue with someone slowly pulling tape off. with top of tongue swollen and heavy. 2:25pm I took 25 mg Benadryl oral tablet and called 24/7 RN hotline and was told to go to ER and take another 25 mg Benadryl tablet which I did. I arrived at ER and was really coughing hacking repeatedly. Short of breath, kept trying to clear my throat. Seen in triage. No meds given, this was? <20 from time I took Benadryl. About an hour later I did have about 15 mins of feeling like I was wearing a very snug neck turtleneck with 2 brief cool sensations going down the middle of my throat and down both sides of my upper chest. I felt better when I kept my neck very straight versus looking down. I was later seen again and felt 75% better, given Dexamethasone and Pepcid. Discharged home. around 6:30pm. Took Benadryl 50 mg again 10 pm same night.

– Dizziness trouble concentrating,, sore throat , runny nose

– Very confused , dazed, sleepy, slept half day, sinus pressure, cough, thick clear drainage coughed up

– Migraine worse; left hand still tingling not back to normal since vaccine Internal MD & Neurologist today

– Left hand still tingling and numb since vaccine

– Migraines nausea Phone call to doc and prescription called in. Also going to MD tomorrow

– Migraines persist. Memory loss dizziness

Feeling of body temperature change, Impaired work ability and Neuralgia

Z7H-28712-28581

– Numbness in my fingers on the side of my injection

– Cold hot flashes

– My Right hand is swollen after using it for a few hours cleaning the bathtub. Its strange and Im not sure if its related but I thought I would list it. I have obviously clean my bathtub before and this has never happened. Injection on left a

– Headaches that incapacitate me to the point of not being able to work. I havent yet. Hate doctors

– Chills, hot/cold, sweating a lot at night.

– Neuralgia on my scalp

– Chills and headaches

Bladder catheterization, Diabetic ketoacidosis and Blood glucose increased

Z7H-29787-56675

– Mild pre-existing shoulder ache on non-vaccinated side

– Note this symptom can reasonably be ascribed to toting two sets of twos of 53 and 14 months about as a daycare grandparent

– If I press on the site I can feel a dull pain that its there; otherwise I dont notice. I keep replying Im fine. But I did have 8 CABG in 2011 that went very well to this day, and I did have an A1c in January of 11.7. Nonetheless I really do feel pretty good at 78.

– Blah to the point of napping.

– A dermatology exam Tuesday then a CT ANGIO scan with contrast on Wednesday and our grand childrens (4) Gastro flu last week

– Turns out I have severe díabetic keto acidosis; threw up went to ER and got admitted; sugar level reached 695, then 395, 269, 148, 153, 180, as they turrare to a good level with two IVs and a catheter. Clearly another problem than COVID-19 for which I test negative

– Fever and am in hospital

– I had a Supra pubic catheter installed and continued my recovery from hospitalizations for DKA Mar 20-23 and Apr 4-15.

– I got a UTI treated in hospital with IV antibiotics, as result of a urological teat

– The shot was only 45 minutes ago

– I have a cold caught from doing daycare for two-year-old twins and maybe their five-year-old twin siblings. My wife (who actually had COVID two months ago, mildly while I did not) and I are both recovering well. Cardiologist says I'm fine etc

– A nasty traditional cold brought to us by grandchildren twins for whom we do daycare three times weekly or more

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

Z7J-19914-20395

– First two days post-immunization I had excessive mucus/drainage in my throat and chest.

– Swollen, tender lymph glands in my neck

– Lymph node along my collar bone is enlarged/swollen and tender

– Swollen lymph nodes in my armpit and clavicle that are tender

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit and clavicle

– Tender, swollen glands in armpit and clavicle

– Swollen lymph nodes in clavicle and armpit

– Continued swollen lymph nodes in armpit and clavicle

Anaphylactic shock, Injection site mass and Blood pressure increased

Z7J-28537-14526

– Asthma is acting up, coughing this morning a lot. I literally slept all day.

– I just feel hot and my asthma has been acting up, but not anything bad

– I have eczema so pretty sure rash is from that

– Asthma is still acting up

– On day 8 I developed a lump at the injection site and the a giant hive, and then about an hour and a half later I had anaphylaxis shock. I am still experiencing this since last Wednesday, I have to be on 60 prednisone and maxed out benedryl & pepcid

– I'm still on prednisone for the allergic reaction and today my blood pressure sky rocketed and I had to go in to the ER. The doctors think its the prednisone.

Glossodynia, Joint swelling and Decreased appetite

Z7J-29312-02082

– Swollen glands under chin making tongue hurt

– Glands around neck still a little swollen. Making under tongue still sore

– Nexk gland still swollen

– I have been feeling weak and dizzy.

– Diarrhea

– Dizzy

– Dizziness and weakness

– Breathing Doctors office

– I had chest paibs,numbness in arm and face area. Went to hospital

– Extreme exhaustion and headaches

– More exhausted and drained

– Latest booster had made arm hurt

– Extremely tired and lost of appetite

Glycosylated hemoglobin increased, Glucose tolerance impaired and Eye hemorrhage

Z7J-32411-78233

– Mild muscle discomfort at injection site.

– Mild discomfort when abducting shoulder.

– Elevated hba1c of 5.9 (prediabetes) at last physical - June 2021

– Leg/foot cramps last night; hip discomfort during ambulating.

– I had pain at the injection site, chills and a headache exactly 12 hours post injection that lasted 36 hours. Now I am feeling fine.

– Burst blood vessel in right eye. Cleared in about 4 days.

– Occasionally dizzy, especially when scrolling on cell phone. Could be allergy/sinus issue.

Nervous system disorder, Oxygen saturation decreased and Cardiac disorder

Z7J-33812-66974

– Nerves feel a bit frayed..( sensorys are a bit over productive)

– Pain in arm pit same side I got the shot. Very sore and tender

– Skin all over very sensitive

– Rash on back of arms and lower back

– Wake at night gasping for air. Oxygen sat drops to 88% when sleeping? undergoing tests now. It is not sleep apnea. (That test is already done) sweating episodes. (Not menapause related!).They can not figureout what is causing the sweating and SOB.

Parotitis, Salivary gland pain and Parotid gland enlargement

Z7K-13196-45397

– Had a runny nose for the first hour; a little dizzy when I went out for walk

– It too bad but had a stiff neck for about an hour followed by a headache for an hour. Headaches are rare for me.

– Pain in the arm where I received my shot. About. 1/2 hour.

– Jaw sore around left parotid gland. About 2 hours.

– Very painful stomach cramping

– urinary track infection

– Parotitus

– Swollen parotid gland

– loose bowels

– Had COVID

Musculoskeletal pain, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

Z7K-25070-46731

– Arm aching more this week then prior week. Pain in shoulder and shoulder blade. Axillary swelling and discomfort returned.

– Arm of injection still aching with axillary pain continuing. Was advised to postpone 2nd dose.

– Gland tenderness, dizziness and headache

– Aching arm for 5 weeks along with swollen glands and feeling unwell on and off for 6 week prior to the first dose. Also was dizzy and nausea. I didnt return for a second dose as Im concerned the side effects lasted too long.

Blister, Abdominal pain and Peripheral swelling

Z7K-27411-04151

– Redness, swelling on toes

– Itchy red toes

– Itchy red blisters on toes

– Sore throat, tightness in chest, feeling winded, fast heartbeat, very weak

– Pain and discomfort in my chest

– Painful Abdominal pain and cramping yesterday. Severe nausea the day before . Continued fatigue and weakness.

– Abdominal pain and nausea, fatigue and weakness

– Heart palpitations for the last couple weeks

– Heart palpitations and fatigue

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, Asthenopia and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

Z7K-50653-86471

– DiaheraAnd my ears aren't balanced. I live at a high altitude but ever since I got the first shot my ears haven't been completely on the same page

– I got a cold. Low grade fever, headaches, runny nose, cough and fatigue. Covid testing site

– Eye strain

– Sore throat

– Everything was worse last week. I stayed home from school and work for nearly a whole week because I was sick. Diahera, constipation, low fever, nausea, fatigue and lack of appetite. I tested negative for strep covid and influenza

– I caught covid a couple weeks ago

– I caught hand foot and mouth disease

Heart rate increased, Paresthesia and Pain in extremity

Z7L-26900-34554

– Face felt odd about 30 minutes after vaccine. Feeling lasted about an hour; no swelling of face or tongue.

– Heart rate is elevated in mid 90's to low 100's. Took daily supplements and heartrate jumped to 115..

– I have had an elevated heart rate for two days in the mid 90's to low 100's. Went back to high 70's to low 80's on third day after vaccine.

– My heart rate is elevated to low 100's 30-45 minutes after taking daily supplements. This never occurred prior to Pfizer covid vaccine. It takes approx 1-2 hours to get back to normal.

– Very mild pins and needle sensations in both arms.

Pericarditis, Hypoesthesia oral and Chest pain

Z7L-60589-63365

– My throat lymph nodes felt swollen and my lips went slightly numb for about 20 minutes after the shot.

– Potentially swollen lymph node at base of skull. Waiting for bloodwork from my doctor.

– Chest and arm pain

– Im still having odd pains in my chest. My doctor has been given me a cardiac work up, and so far, everything is normal.

– Pericarditis. It's not new since the last check in, but finally diagnosed. I took colchicine and steroids and it's finally resolved.

Dental restoration failure, Internal hemorrhage and Transfusion

Z7N-13024-16591

– I had Total Shoulder Replacement (TSR) both shoulders. I DID NOT want this shot into my upper arm,i wanted it in my thigh. The arm i had the shot still hurts from surgery but I WOULD not have the injection in my dominant arm which DOES not hurt. So my shoulder joint hurts more drthen it did from having the injection.

– My joints ache

– My heart is beating to hard just not feeling rigjt

– Heart racing ,joint discomfort,throbbing in mouth

– Tired

– Internal bleedingHemoglobin 5

– I had a dental implant that failed 2 weeks after my 2nd shot2 months after my 2nd shot i had a GI bleed. After many dr. visits,blood tests and medical tests cause of the GI bleed unknown. I was hospitalized and needed blood infusions

Amnesia, Edema peripheral and Dizziness

Z7P-23943-04867

– Feeling like I'm I'm going to faint

– Swelling under the arm pit of the arm that got the vaccine, started yesterday

– Baseball size swelling beneath right armpit, same arm where I got the shot.

– Still some, but less swelling below the armpit of the same arm that I got the shot.

– A little bit of swelling still remains below the right armpit, same arm that I got the shot.

– Small amount of swelling below the right armpit.

– I've noticed some short-term memory loss.

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Sacroiliitis and Hematocrit decreased

Z7P-29135-64908

– I do have Crohn's Disease and many of my symptoms may be due to this not the vaccine per se. I messaged my Gastroenterologist through my patient portal

– These two symptoms are most likely due to my Crohn's Disease, rather than the vaccine

– I also have Crohns Disease and eczema

– I have Crohns Disease and I think the fatigue has more to do with that than the shot

– I have Crohns Disease and I have an infusion coming up, so I tend to get symptoms from that around this time

– Ive had some sinus pain, congestion, runny nose, nausea, fatigue, and a sore throat mostly only in the morning when I wake up. I have had no fever or any other problems.

– I am having an active flare of my Crohns disease. Ive been having diarrhea, cramping, joint pain, nausea, fatigue, constipation, chronic low grade fever, and abdominal pain.

– My Crohn's disease has been in a flare and I have developed auto-antibodies against neutrophils causing some vasculitis causing joint pain and upper respiratory problems.

– Suspected granulomatosis with polyangitis: lesions in nose and throat, ear pain, coughing, fatigue, joint pain.

– I do have some flare ups of my Crohn's disease when I receive vaccines

– Low red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. Sacroilitis

Deafness unilateral, Deafness and Tinnitus

Z7P-29590-07798

– Total hearing loss in right ear

– Right hearing loss

– Hearing Loss

– Uncontrollable Vertigo, weakness and complete hearing loss in right ear.

– Extteme noise in right ear. Extremely tired.

– Complete l9ss of hearing in right ear with extreme tinnitus

– Headaches and dizziness. Complete deafness and lots of noises in my right ear.

– Extreme body aches and headaches. Severe tinnitus and ringing in right ear which causes sleepless nights and total deafness in right ear.

– Total loss of hearing in the right ear. Vertigo, headaches and severe tinnitus

– Headache and extreme tunnitus as a result of the vaccination.

Temperature regulation disorder, Skin ulcer and Impaired healing

Z7P-51567-87255

– My HR has been 120-130. Oxygen has been lower 80s. Doc is sending me to a cardiologist.

– Low oxygen 82-89 and HR 120-133

– Resting HR will not go below 120 and 02 is 88-92. Doc referred me to a cardiologist.

– My resting heart rate remains above 100 at all times. Excessive post nasal drip that cannot be resolved with any meds. I cant seem to catch my breath and oxygen levels remain dangerously low.

– Shortness of breath- only when deep breathing. Incessant nasal dripAnd I have no allergies. Confusion. Easily agitated.

– Diagnosed with tachycardia but not given anything to help it. I am not as fatigued as I was prior to vax. My vision has progressively gotten worse and I am going to see an eye doc. Saw cardiologist and neurologist

– Chronic nasal drip getting worse. HR over 110 always. High anxiety. Irritable. Nightmares.

– A severe rash. Blisters. Itching. Burning. It was in between my fingers. All over arms, chin and neck.

– The rash on my legs that arrived a month or so after my second dose has gotten much worse. They are not healing and the doctors are lost. They burn 24/7 and are not healing. Every day new batches show up.

– I had awful painful ulcers on my legs that no one could cure and blood filled bruises on my legs from my 2nd covid infection. Since vax 5- they are healing and going away. I have documented the entire process in pix.

Body temperature increased, Asthenia and Chills

Z7P-62217-87079

– Today is 1 week after my 2nd dose. I didn't get any daily checkins because i just now entered the date for the 2nd dose.... didn't know i needed to update the account info. For 2 days after getting the 2nd dose i has severe chills, weakness, and body aches. No real fever, but the evening of the 27th i had 100.7. On the 3rd day (28th) i felt fine but was still a little weak. After that i have recovered 100%.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Blood pressure increased and Dyspepsia

Z7P-94434-35407

– Congestion

– Yesterday I wasnt feeling well all day. I was weak and my blood pressure was up.

– I have a cough that I cant get rid of.

– I have felt anxious and my blood pressure has been up. I started feeling sick around 3:00 pm

– My blood pressure has been out of control, an Ive been dizzy In office health care

– My allergies are terrible

– I'm just. Dealing with Indigestion and congestion at night

– I have allergies

Nausea, Oropharyngeal pain and Fatigue

Z7Q-13403-18126

– Headache might be from not enough coffee

– Very slight feeling in the morning that I was going to throw up. It only lasted about 45 minutes the second or third day after my booster shot.

– I tested positive for COVID on June 16th. I took Vit D3, glutathione, zinc and Vit C. Avoided needing Paxlovid. Mild symptoms (mostly very sore throat and fatigued) for the full 10 days of being positive. Some fatigued lasted another couple weeks.

– Tested positive on June 16th with mild symptoms - sore throat and fatigued which lasted about three weeks. Was positive for first 10 days.

Reading disorder, Hypoglycemia and Sleep deficit

Z7Q-18447-01328

– I am a Type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and for the last 2 days my blood sugar levels have bee very hard and not responding to increased insulin as usual which makes just feel like sleeping when blood sugar levels are high. I have to push myself to perform my daily activities

– Yesterday I reported that as a Type 1 brittle diabetic I had experienced high blood sugars unable to be lowered except with unusual high doses of insulin leading to fatigue and sleepiness. Today that has disappeared and U am back to my normal blood sugar and insulin routine. This is a normal pattern for me when Me body is fighting an infection. Im this is a normal reaction for me due to the vaccine. Please contact me if you have any questions

– Blood glucose levels ran higher than normal but where easier to bring down than with first shot

– Today my blood glucose levels have been higher than normal with some difficulty reducing them with insulin. Feeling slight headache along with brain fog difficult to figure out I should do next and unable to concentrate enough to even read. Awake for about 2hours and just waking up after 4 hour nap

– Have continued to experience unusually higher than normal blood sugar readings with low energy levels

– Continue with unusually increased blood sugar levels. Have had to increase my insulin pump basal rate by about 20% and insulin to cover food by about 35%

– My blood glucose levels have become unstable And Ive experienced 3 episodes of hypoglycemia in early mornings even though decreasing my previous level of basal insulin via pump by almost half. However during the day hours have had to double basal

– Need to correct previous weeks reports about problems with maintaining blood glucose levels. They were the result of an insulin pump error rather than related to the vaccine. All is OK now

Injection site warmth, Injection site erythema and Decreased appetite

Z7Q-19221-71984

– Severe nausea, extreme fatigue

– Body/joint aches

– Headache, joint pain

– Bout of extreme nausea, only lasted about 3 hours then was gone (did not vomit)

– Cough

– Cough, congestion, headache, loss of appetite

– Severe joint pain after latest booster; arm was sore, felt hot to the touch at injection site, redness from injection site spreading down arm to above elbow; persistent headache

– Achy leg muscles and joints, headache

– Fatigue

Injection site erythema, Arthralgia and Fatigue

Z7Q-25059-36779

– Very bad &very smelly diarrhea for ~10 days after vaccination. Not sure its related. I have Systemic Scleroderma w lots of gut issues but this was different. Also have had & cont to have red area around shot site. Finally, I have worse fatigue

– Increased joint painAlways have some but it seems worse

– Feeling kind of spacey ... couldnt type well - felt like my fingers were no longer in contact with my brain!

Cognitive disorder, Mental impairment and Confusional state

Z7Q-35034-84069

– I had a dizzy spell 7 days ago when I was working outside. I had this happen when I was inside about 1 1/2 months ago. Never had before. I had a mild case of COVID in early January 2021 so not sure it was vaccine or getting COVID caused dizziness

– I have difficulty processing info and thinking but I think its due to having a mild case of COVID on Jan 1, 2021 and not the vaccine. Maybe the vaccine made my symptoms get worse but I dont think they were the cause of confusion & lack of clari

– Stuffy nose, itchy eyes, both mild

– Stuffy nose

Palpitations, Dyspnea and Fatigue

Z7Q-47399-83963

– Tired. Its been about three weeks and even with 8 hrs of good sleep at night the tiredness is persisting. I have skipped walks or shortened the amount of exercise I would typically do this week in hopes to get past the tired feeling.

– For a few weeks in May there were daily heart palpitations. Some days it lasted most of the day. No shortness of breath, no pain. There were no changes in lifestyle otherwise.

– More consistent heart palpitations. Seeing a cardiologist.

Endometrial thickening, Oligomenorrhea and Heavy menstrual bleeding

Z7R-32429-45620

– Yesterday after I filled out the Vsafe, I noticed increased resting heart rate- it was running around 100 while I was inactive and just sitting. After 2 hours, resting rate came down to my regular resting heart rate of 70-80. Blood pressure was fine when it was checked. No other symptoms.

– Menstrual period lasting >3 weeks.Began on 2/12/2021.

– Thickened endometrial tissue and extended periods lasting 6 weeks at a time. I am following up with a gynecologist.

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