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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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Renal disorder, Neuropathy peripheral and Poor quality sleep

ZDC-49816-34957

– I woke up with a cold sore on my mouth (very rare, maybe 4x in my life)? After a night of poor sleep & per husband night sweats & fever (also unheard of)

– Cold sore (continuing)

– Continued pain re cold sores

– Cold sore pain continues

– Cold sores argh!

– I received a diagnosis of neuropathy (the symptoms of which preceded pandemic, though they have gotten increasingly worse) plus I've been experiencing kidney issues which are new. I do not see either as tied to Covid, frankly, but mention bc you ask. In person normal appts

Aphthous ulcer, Axillary mass and Gastroenteritis viral

ZDC-82529-83524

– I have a canker sore, but it's likely not vaccine related

– Canker sore

– I had a stomach flu/food poisoning. I vomited and had diarrhea for about 8 hours about 4 weeks ago, and was weak for a couple days after. Took about a week for my stomach to return to normal. No fever that I was aware of.

– Arm pit on shot arm is suuuuuper sore. Hurt yesterday too. Feels like there's a ping pong ball in it.

– Arm pit is still extremely painful

– Arm pit is still swollen and sore, but a little less

– Very mild pain in arm pit

– I've had one or two stomach bugs. About 12 hours of periodic vomiting and/or diarrhea and a quick recovery. I'm currently experiencing prolonged stomach discomfort and aches from a bout of illness starting last Thursday.

– Vomiting, body aches, chills

Dyskinesia, Sinus headache and Hot flush

ZDD-10212-49110

– Breathing hard, sweats when doing activities and hot flashes

– Sinus area headache. Runny nose and cough

– Some sweats when attempting workout (the kind of sweats you get when under the weather trying to work out) not regular sweats

– Weird bottom armpit pain in shot arm

– Bronchitis type symptoms some headaches and phlegm

– Fluttering check and some jerky vibrating Had swollen underarm after Modern's booster.

Renal stone removal, Injected limb mobility decreased and Cellulitis

ZDD-12136-27839

– Cellulitus in lower left calf

– Sore throat and headache

– Headaches

– Pain in arm pit on same side where i received the injection

– Swelling under arm pit under injection site, painful, contacted primary doctor

– Enlarged lymph node under arm on same side of injection

– Chest congestion, sore throat, headache. Loss of voice

– Left arm where shot was still hurts and i can only keep my arm up for a few minutes at a time

– Kidney stone

– Kidney stone removal Outpatient surgery

Sinus congestion, Rash and Nasopharyngitis

ZDD-20243-72350

– Last week, I had a cold that started in my sinuses, and created a lot of clear mucus. I was tired and my head hurt and the first day I had a sore throat (but not after that). The cold moved to my chest and I developed a productive cough. No fever.

– Head cold

– I actually noticed the rash on Sunday but didn't think anything of it. The rash is around my neck and could be cause by something else.

– Runny nose and stuffy sinuses that moved down to my chest which started a cough

Nodule and Sensitive skin

ZDD-22544-38614

– Actually, underneath my skin to the side of my abdominal area, there has been a sensitive knot. It seems to be along a ropey structure under my skin that starts undrr my left ribs and runs down toward my pelvis. This ropey structure makes it painful to rotate to my right, or to make any body movement that would stretch this ropeystructire. It started the same day that I got the vaccine. I haven't reported this in lrevious reports because I thought they might have been unrelated.

Sciatica, Gait disturbance and Alopecia

ZDD-32114-91239

– Pain in my right hip/thigh area

– Had low-grade fever the following day ( all day). The following Monday I began having diarrhea ( that lasted 3 days).

– Pain in my right lower back Office visit

– Pain on side. Had a CT scan which showed possible diverticulosis. In person visit to doctors office

– Joint inflammation, hair loss

– Rash on one side of my face and on hands.

– Took Benedryl last night for rash that began developing late Sunday night. The rash was on my hands, face, head, and back. Much better today. Rash is faint today.

– Severe neck pain that extends behind my left ear and the back of my head. Can't turn my head. Hurts when I bend, walk and reach with my left arm I see my doctor tomorrow. That is the earliest availability. I would rather see my own doc rather than go to the emergency room.

– Neck pain. Went to doctor today and she prescribed steroid pills and a pain med. Will get them later when drugstore calls me, so don't know the names. Internist

– My Regular physician, an internist

Body temperature increased, Injection site pain and Lymphadenopathy

ZDD-32679-70471

– Just muscle sorness at the injectiin site that lasted 48 hours.

– This afternoon my left supraclavicular lymph node is swollen. No fever. no pain. I was scratching my neck because of hairs after having my hair cut and that is how i noticed it. I received my 2nd vaccination in my left arm. Mild symptoms.

– Left supraclavicular lymph node is swollen, temp was 99.5 this morning but is 98.0 last time checked

– Left supraclavicular lymph node is still swollen.

– Lymph node is still swollen.

Paresthesia

ZDD-40001-56008

– Tingling sensation

– Tingling

– Still tingling sensation from the elbow down to my finger tips

– Still tingling sensation in my arm from the elbow down to my finger tips

– Still tingling sensation in my arm from the elbow down to my fingertips

– Still have a tingling sensation in my arm from my elbow down to my finger

– The tingling sensation in my arm from the elbow down to my fingertips is still there from the first dose

– Still have a tingling sensation in my arm from my elbow down to my fingertips

– Same tingling sensation from the first shot

– Same tingling sensation in my arm from my elbow down to my fingertips

– Same tingling sensation in my arm from the elbow down to my fingertips

– Tested positive for covid

Choking, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Dyspnea exertional

ZDD-76036-69860

– And itchy rash started pm yesterday

– Sore throat

– Cold with sneezing, runny nose and sore throat

– Being treated for UTI Also being tested wed as a direct exposure to covid

– Sleeplessness last night

– Sore throat, cough, head stuffiness, chest congestion slight fever Rapid Covid negative.

– Cold, sore throat, runny nose, coughing, choking on thick mucus, constant fatigue, increased pulse rate, feeling of SOB when moving around house, + rapid test Monday, PCr done at (b)(6) tuesday

Injection site hemorrhage and Injection site pain

ZDE-11009-73106

– When I removed the bandage covering the injection site, it was covered in blood. Ive had many, many vaccinations and that has never happened before. I also had some minor throbbing around the injection site for about fifteen minutes after the vaccination. I have never experienced that either with any of my previous injections. Six hours post vaccination, my arm still sore around the injection site.

Weight decreased, Taste disorder and Mobility decreased

ZDE-14896-90260

– Crushing pain in shoulders, elbows, hands and fingers. Could not lift coffee cup i was so weak

– Very bad pain in shoulders, elbows, wrists and stiff fingers on both hands

– Severe pain in shoulders, wrists and very stiff fingers in both hands with tingling in fingertips of right hand. I'm aching all over, difficulty to arise from sitting position. Little or no strength in either hand.

– I continue to have little strength in my hands and fingers. Lost 35 pounds since January 2021. Im 5ft 10inchs and weigh 155 pounds. Very little appetite and food does not taste good

Autoimmune disorder and Pyrexia

ZDE-16849-32907

– These symptoms are always present r/t lupus and multiple other medical Dx, I've been on immunosuppressants for over 10 yrs

– These symptoms are r/t medical issues have no changes from vaccine

– The fever and all other symptoms are r/t multiple medical Dx not vaccine. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY SYMPTOMS THAT ARE NEW OR R/T VACCINE

– Symptoms for medical dx not injection no symptoms that are new

– Ño

– Fever and other symptoms r/t autoimmune diseases not shot

– I have autoimmune diseases so these symptoms are constant

Tonsillar hypertrophy, Skin discoloration and Swelling face

ZDE-23802-80379

– Muscle soreness in my upper arm and armpit on the side of the injection

– Small pinkish/ brownish rash in elbow area of injected arm (left)

– Warmth in my head and inflammation/ bloat of my face

– Muscle ache in armpit of injected arm

– Itchy arm at the site of the injection, intermittently some days and not other days.

– Tightness in my chest, sporadically

– Mild soreness of my throat

– Joint pain in wrists

– Intermittent tightness in neck and shoulder muscles

– Congestion, swollen tonsils, difficulty sleeping, dry throat

Nerve compression, Chest pain and Dyspnea

ZDF-17924-41310

– Constantly tired

– Extremely tired constantly. Sleep 8 to 10 hrs wake up exhausted. My Dr. put me on steroids it helped me some what but at the end of the 5 days I am back to being exhausted. Ever since 2 weeks after the injections. Pls respond Ken

– Started about a month ago chest pains hard to breathe as fast as it came it left just as fast. Nothing since.

– I have now a pinched nerve in my back nothing else Pain management office

Adverse food reaction, Migraine and Vomiting

ZDF-18118-84089

– I coughed five times last night in a way that reminded me of a COVID coughmade my headache throb

– Last night, I had a severe headache and vomited my guts out in a parking lot. I dont think its vaccine related, though; Im pretty sure it had to do with something I ate yesterday. Prescription for migraine meds

– I'm not sure the scope of this or the previous question. I got a cold last week that I'm still getting over. I have had no "symptoms" of anything I can possibly link back to the vaccine.

– I have had a few headaches with corresponding vomiting episodes. I have a history of migraines, though, and it is most likely attributable to migraine or eating something rotten.

Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

ZDF-18726-81257

– Pain and swelling right armpit

– Swelling and painful right armpit

– Swelling and pain under right armpit

– Right armpit is still sore

– Swelling right armpit

– Right armpit swollen an painful

– Right armpit swollen and painful

– Right armpit swollen and a little pain

– Less swollen and pain right armpit

– Increased headaches just about every day, which sometimes slowed me down with daily activities.Low grade fever twice last week

– Still having headaches, but today seems a little less intense.

– Still having headaches

Vertigo positional, Groin pain and Musculoskeletal discomfort

ZDF-30537-64539

– Right groin area has a fullness or a vague discomfort Work has me sitting long periods of time and it usually becomesBothersome when i stand upFromLong sits I do hike and its something i amAware of during hikes Too

– Right upper leg with some fullness / pain in my groin

– Not likely related i know but: a) had vertigo- likely benign paroxysmal vertigo Within the last month. And my booster was in august B) i have had some inflammatory hip pain issues- that started around last early spring and persists -

– Tinniitus

Ovarian cyst, Breast tenderness and Vertigo

ZDG-13013-63657

– For the past week my breasts have become very tender. This happened after the first shot. It seems to be starting to go away now.

– I dont know if it has anything to do with it, but I had severe vertigo for 1.5 weeks for the first time ever

– They found a cyst on my left ovary, testing said it was nothing to worry about I had a serious bout of vertigo in may, don't remember when the last time I filled this out was.

Colitis ulcerative, Amenorrhea and Stress

ZDG-14966-71063

– Dizziness

– Dizzy and brain fog

– Regular headaches. At least every couple days

– Congestion, tired, headaches, runny nose, ulcerative colitis flare up, menstruation has stopped.

– Ulcerative colitis flare up started in July and lasted to September. May be unrelated to 2nd vax end of April. Having some pretty terrible headaches, but likely stress related on both counts.

– Tinnitis/ear ringing

– Runny nose, congestion

Cutaneous symptom, Histamine level increased and Thunderclap headache

ZDG-32406-46881

– Extreme difficulty sleeping. 2 nights ago woke up after 2 hours blazing hot, pounding chest. (No difficulty breathing)Unable to sleep rest if night, nausea and headache, extreme fatigue yesterday. Symptoms milder today.

– Chest pain, anxiety. Recent onset within last month. However, noted extenuating life events occuring as well.

– Major histamine reaction 5/17. Plausible root cause is environmental trigger, though the reaction was new and unexpected. No respiratory involvement, only dermatological signs / symptoms.

– Sore throat, some difficulty breathing

– Migraine or thunderclap headache

Pregnancy, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

ZDH-12682-02772

– Around day 9, I noticed a tiny bump where the needle went in. It was a little itchy. Within a day or so, the bump was maybe around. It felt a little sore to sleep on but didnt stop me from doing so. It all disappeared within 2-3 days.

– Just a tiny bump at injection site, have shoulder pain that may have been aggravated by shot

– Noticed the rash about 7in long on my right arm this morning. Its a bit itchy and sensitive to touch in certain areas

– Rash getting here - fatigue and muscle pains probably from trouble sleeping comfortably in pregnancy

Temperature intolerance, Hordeolum and Dry mouth

ZDH-94313-70288

– Dry mouth

– Diarrhea, but I do not think it was vaccine-related

– headache, do not think it was vaccine-related though

– itching, rash .. not related to vaccine

– itching in groin area, unusual sensitivity to cold temperatures, difficulty sleeping

– Stye in eye (likely unrelated to vaccine or COVID-19)

– Dry Mouth, insomnia

– Nasal congestion, slight chills, achy feeling, insomnia, no fever. Was recently in contact with person who tested positive for COVID-19. I self tested three times over 4 days and tested negative all three times. Worst symptoms were 2 days ago.

Induration, Skin warm and Tenderness

ZDJ-16662-06766

– Dr. Office

– Upper arm in front is still hard.. and a little painful when touched.

– Front of arm on top area is still a little hard.

– Injection site is hot.

– Injection site is still very warm.

– Arm is still warm at the injection site.

– Injection site still a little warm.. not was warm/hot right after the vaccine. Sore to the touch.

– Arm is still slightly warm.. getting better

– The itching has. Subsided quite a bit...

Raynaud's phenomenon, Temperature intolerance and Neuropathy peripheral

ZDJ-18346-63947

– tingling in hand that got the shot for a minute or so within the 15 min. observation period.

– Sensitivity to cold in the hands, similar to Raynauds syndrome. My hands often have a red/purple hue to the back of the hands. Increased pain in areas where I already have existing joint injuries in back, and knees. Ache in chest Spoke with nurse on the phone. Will see the doctor in person next week

– Feeling a little more run down after exercise activities. Continuing to have cold sensitivity in the hands. Possibly some heat sensitivity as well. I have an appt. scheduled for tomorrow in person.

– Amplification of raynauds (cold sensitivity) in hands from first shot, Itchy rash like symptoms (mild) when exposed to heat for long enough

– Heightened Cold sensitivity continues

– Possible intensity of symptoms related to disc injury in lower and mid back. Pain increased quickly and even though I have kept the same routine and been previously functional for years prior to vaccine. (Back injury is 5 years old)

Arthritis infective, Joint warmth and Blood glucose fluctuation

ZDJ-19244-73202

– Blood sugars a bit higher in last 24 hours. I am a type 1 diabetic

– Sugars settled down from yesterdays

– Sugars still running high on type 1 diabetes

– Right knee swollen and painful red and hot today Considering emergency room visit

– R knee prepatellar bursitis vs infection. Tx advil and antibiotics.

– Headache today. No fever. Prepatella swelling and redness went down in 3 days. Treated only on day one with 2 doses of advil because I did not want to interfere with vaccine creating a good immune response.

Tonsillar disorder, Salivary gland enlargement and Irritability

ZDJ-22184-93163

– Continued fatigue, muscle aches

– Upper resp virus or lingering vaccine side effects? Started with sneezing and runny nose, tonsil pain, then swelling of salivary glands on my face.

– I had some sort of virus/allergy thing that was mainly a congestion/tonsil issue for my wife, but for me, it turned into a swollen salivary glands issue, which lasted until this past Tues.

– Brain fog, irritability, fatigue

– Ache, redness, & swelling near my right elbow. Continued fatigue.

– Muscle aches, the "COVID arm" has mostly gone away. Ongoing fatigue/brain fog.

– COVID-19

– Getting over COVID - cough, fatigue, tiredness.

– Brain fog, increased anxiety & depression

Bladder irritation, Dry throat and Injection site discomfort

ZDJ-32014-58262

– A bit light headed. Mild discomfort in injected arm & armpit, gone after a few minutes.

– Muscle soreness around vaccination site.

– Sore muscles around injection site improving now...almost gone.

– Still some soreness around injection site, but its much better than it was a couple of days ago.

– A teensy bit of discomfort near injection site still.

– I may have had a mild fever last night, but I didnt take my temp so not sure. Also I have a very mild scratchy throat.

– Slight scratchy throat and occasional dry cough

– Fatigue

– Mild UTI like symptoms.

– Slight light headeness for a few minutes after shot.

– Pain from injection site goes into armpit

– Sore throat. Runny nose. Like having a cold. My nose ran like a faucet last night. Better today. Sore throat still there.

– Dry hacking cough, runny nose, sore throat. I didn't get sick like this after the first two doses. Also, I had the cough yesterday as well, but couldn't go back & edit yesterday's health check-in. This app is as user friendly as a box of rocks.

– Runny nose at night (gone now), still have hacking machine gun dry cough that goes on & on unless controlled w cough syrup, sore throat (probably from cough). This app is skewing your data, btw, by making it difficult to report actual symptoms

– Sore throat, dry hacking cough

– Bad dry hacking cough, sore throat

– Light headed

– Last night I had intermittent mild pain in the breast on the side whereI got the shot. It's gone today. I have a scratchy throat. Fatigue is improving as the day goes on.

– Scratchy throat persists.

– Scratchy throat

– Urinary tract infection. Almost better now.

– Irritated bladder

Body temperature decreased, Pruritus and Diarrhea

ZDJ-33289-89358

– Itchiness on lower shins and belly 15 minutes after getting vaccine

– The night after I had the vaccine, I took my temperature because I was having chills and the thermometer read 95.3. It rose to 96.3 thirty minutes later. I reported this to my doctor.

– My temperature was 96.3 at 7:16am, 96.9 at 7:27am, and 97.9 at 4:01pm today

– Blood and stool Lab tests ordered by doctors

– No

– diarrhea

– Tired every day.

– Third consecutive vaccine that caused my temperature to drop to 95.5 degrees for 1 hour the evening of receiving the vaccine

– Temperature low again in the 96 degree range

– Low temp 95.1

Chronic gastritis, Renal impairment and Impaired driving ability

ZDJ-99213-69171

– My knees were sore but that's normal for me

– Just uncomfortable.. first day I was driving and got so tired I got my boyfriend to drive, and yesterday I couldn't hold anything for more then 5 seconds. I accidentally hit my arm on a table and wall, and my purse.. which is why it's probly sore now

– Phone died yesterday just wanted to say arm was a little sore&all other answers were same as today

– I get random pain 2-3xs a day on the injection spot, but I think that may be from when I accidentally kept running into it the 2nd day

– Here and there I get soreness, but not like I got punched pain

– Arm gets randomly sore at injection spot at random times sometimes accompanied by shooting pain going down arm

– Kidney function at 59%, foggy head, chronic gastritis Dr visits

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