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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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Thoracic outlet syndrome, Radiculopathy and Raynaud's phenomenon

ZEY-32631-48421

– Exacerbation of Raynauds/greater on same side as vaccination

– Exacerbation of Raynauds

– Migraine, moderate fatigue

– Joint pain in all joints with stiffness (including joints previously never injured or having had any pain or complication in).

– Radiculopathy of Lt UE, thoracic outlet syndrome with weakness of Lt UE (same side as vaccinations. Also, my Lt UE had exacerbated Raynauds following vaccination that has somewhat settled but continues to be slightly more sensitive than my right UE. Physical therapy

Gastritis, Feeling of body temperature change and Viral infection

ZEZ-17327-03911

– Irritable, shaky

– Shaky

– Tremors

– Less tremors

– Sinus...but is probably pollen?

– Had sore throat, sinuses drainage, headache, diarrhea and tired yesterday...today all gone but sinus drainage.

– Diarrhea, gas, abd pain...not sure if related to vaccine...

– Diarrhea

– had Covid a couple of times...afterwards... anxiety, shaky, loss of taste, diarrhea...

– 9 days after shot had diarrhea..earache sore throat, back and neck ache, anxious, fatigue, felt cold the hot at same time but no fever....neg home test

– Had virus beginning of July ..neg x2 w home tests...

Pneumothorax, Neoplasm malignant and Injection site pain

ZEZ-21269-63352

– Shore upper left arm

– Slightly sore at vaccination area

– I dont believe its related to the Vaccine since I am a cancer patient but I now am with the whole left lung collapsed and using oxygen and a wheelchair when going outside. The left lung was partially collapsed with a nodule before the second d

– Non COVID related cancer patient with collapsed lung which was treated last month with radiation. I am planning to get buster shot early next month after pet ct results.

Muscular weakness, Chest discomfort and Myalgia

ZEZ-28253-48164

– My arm is still pretty sore but not as bad as the first day (yesterday)

– Im just still feeling fatigued even after a good nights rest. The unwell feeling I had in the beginning has only happened for a little while today and then went away. My arm is barley sore when I lift it or touch it so that is much better, this has been the most consistent symptom.

– Chest felt somewhat heavy when breathing in (I am recovering from an upper respiratory infection)

– My arm is only sore when I lift it high or do anything strenuous, but not near as bad as it was with the first shot!

– Arm is still only sore if I lift it high or do something strenuous but nothing bad

– My arm where I received both vaccines has muscle weakness/aching whenever I lift heavy or do anything strenuous with the arm. It has been weeks since I was vaccinated and this is still occurring.

Injection site urticaria, Rash papular and Injection site rash

ZEZ-32788-01235

– I have had a tingling feeling in my entire left arm, which is the arm where I got the vaccine, since about five minutes post-vaccine. It feels somewhat like my left arm is usually asleep. The palm of my hand and wrist tingle as well. It is more mild five hours post-vaccine, but still present. No weakness or anything though.

– A little residual tingling in the left arm and palm of my hand, but very very mild. Less than yesterday.

– Skin reaction at day 8 through day 12 post-vaccination. Large, swollen, extremely itchy, raised red welt across entire upper arm surrounding vaccination site.

Injection site vesicles, Temperature intolerance and Hyposmia

ZEZ-52565-13848

– Arm at injection site burns up, always feels hot. Itching has not stopped, but is mild now. Shoulder area feels like it randomly gets stiff or hard to move, which initially I had the first 3 days after getting vax and then went away, now its back.

– Blister/knob dime sized at injection site, itchy but not painful.

– Heat intolerance

– Bruising at the site and fatigue

– Smell still has not come back to even half of what it used to be, even with smell training. Still randomly smell like my house is on fire. Still far more fatigued than usual, especially short of breath since having covid. Nothing sourced from shot.

Skin tightness, Abnormal dreams and Injection site reaction

ZF2-25115-96679

– Very weird and vivid dreams. I dont normally have or remember dreams

– Arm is flushed farther from vaccine site

– Extremely heavy menstral bleeding

– Extremely irregular menstrual periods

– Nose bleeding

– Nose bleeds

– My arm is weirdly sore where I got my last vaccine injection. The pain comes & goes day by day. Also it feels like the skin is pulling tight around the vaccine spot.

– My arm is tight and itches around the spot where I received my shot.

Ophthalmic migraine, Irritable bowel syndrome and Muscle strain

ZF3-30216-92902

– Rheumatoid arthritis flare

– Occasionally feeling dizzy and foggy headed

– I believe the vaccine triggered a flare of my auto immune conditions so not sure these symptoms are from the vaccine itself per se

– RA flare

– Ra Flare that is not responding to RA meds

– Still having gut issues that started after 2nd vaccine and a never ending RA flare.

– Right flank pain

– Pulled intercostal muscle. Additional RA flare.

– RA flare, ocular migraine

– Hypertension, chest pain, IBS

Vitreous disorder, Pain management and Muscle spasticity

ZF4-11485-35006

– None

– I have arthritis

– Left arm Covid injection site. I also have radiculopathy on that arm.

– Bausea

– Appetite poor. Blood sugar and to 69

– C3 Radiculopathy symptoms worse since Covid vaccine #1. Sciatic pain increaeed yesterday with medication needed.

– My left aren spams and nerve pain from radiculopathy are worse. Office visit and Lazard neck thraoyfir pain management. .

– Sciatic pain worse

– Post op discomfort from laser of vitreal tear.

Musculoskeletal pain, Gastrointestinal disorder and Injection site swelling

ZF4-25716-44010

– No

– I still have a bump in the injection spot! It has gone done but I can still feel it.

– I have been having severe cramps in my legs and back. Some dizziness and headaches. My shot spot, still has not gone down completely! It has been little over a month, now!

– My left side from my shoulder blade down to my lower back has been in excruciating pain! I went to the Minor Med!

– I have been have severe cramps and spasms, through out my body! PCP visit

– From 1/30-2/5/22, I had a severe headache, nausea and dizziness! PCP

– Stomach issues, Headaches, Nausea, knee pains and others!

Feeling cold, Productive cough and Abdominal pain upper

ZF4-80564-36371

– Felt a little cold on by body's left side - I got the shot on my left arm.

– None

– Slight pain where the shot was given and up the shoulder

– The pain in s very light but is still there

– All is well, thank you for checking in on me.

– Headaches, stomach pain, nausea, fever.

– Not sure if its just bad allergies, but I just can get rid of this nagging cough and phlegm. Other than that all is well. Thank you for following up.

Eye disorder, Sputum discolored and Ocular hyperemia

ZF4-85360-60147

– My hands were extremely painful at all the joints. My left knee felt like someone hit it with a hammer. Constant headache even with extra strength tylenol. Chills last night into this afternoon then a fever.

– The headache that has been with me since about 5 hours after my second shot seems to remain at the base of my skull. It is very tender and sensitive. I have been using Extra Strength Tylenol about every 12 hrs. It dulls it but doesnt get rid of it.

– After eating and taking an Excedrine Migraine single tablet this morning it eased the shoulder to neck to base of skull headache

– I have been experiencing sinus pain and pressure as well as headaches and problems with my vision. When I first tested positive for Covid January 21st I felt like my brain was scrambled. I still have trouble focusing on computer work.

– My vision has been affected by the 4th Booster and my nose seems to run continuously

– Annoying headache

– Annoying headache about the same time every day

– Sinus pressure and pain and sinus infection. Blowing out yellow to green from both nostrils

Massage, Joint range of motion decreased and Joint swelling

ZF5-24235-48044

– Modrate

– Light headed somewhat dizzy

– Tighteness in cgest

– Tight chest

– Getting congested runny nose coughing

– Still very nauseous & fatigue

– I forgot to add since given 1st vaccination was given im not able to fully extend my arm because of pain in both arms but has subsided in one, still nauseous and diarrhea, continued fatigue

– The arm from initial shot still huts if extended joints swollen fatigue

– The arm that I received initial shot still hurts in joints & when extended, arm to elbow , fatigue Met with my doctor

– Continued flare up of inflammation in my joints Having to see OT 0T MT

– Extreme pain in left shoulder where I had my initial moderna vaccine and I'm unable to completely close my right hand even if I try to force it OT

Wound secretion, Rash erythematous and Pruritus

ZF5-24463-19311

– The rash started on my chest 2-3 days after I got the vaccine. It has spread to my chest, back, stomach, lower back, shoulders, upper arms, forearms, hands, and now a little bit on my legs. I work at (b)(6) and talked to two nurses from our employee health. They agreed I should report my skin reaction as a potential allergy to the vaccine.

– The red bumps are less noticeable than before, but I am still itchy throughout my body. Some of the red spots have become bigger and inflamed. Two of the spots have liquid coming out of them.

Nasal dryness, Nasal discomfort and Limb discomfort

ZF6-12803-66391

– Nausea VERY slight

– Heaviness (fluid?) in armpit of injected arm.

– Feels like swelling of latissimus dorsi of injection arm

– Neck pain likely unrelated to vaccine,HA is very slight and due yo neck pain

– Initial 24hr sore throat, dry cough, then stuffy runny nose/dry cough. No fever. No trouble breathing. COVID, Flu, Strep tests all negative Still have cold symptoms

– Slight dryness and burning of upper nasal passages.

Pruritus, Nausea and Pain in extremity

ZF6-29528-70973

– My arm a little pain but nothing else

– This is my second doses and I left a little nausea and tired

– I feel like Tired a little body ache at first and a little nausea by my arm hurt a little

– Slight headache it hurt a little

– Slight headache and Im tired

– Very slightly and tired

– My arm was sore and slightly headache

– Mild and tired

– Slightly

– Very slight but tiredness a little

– Slight itching around my wrist my hands

– Slightly headache

Hypoesthesia oral, Paresthesia oral and Rash pruritic

ZF6-32366-84172

– Upper lip and right cheek tingly

– The tingly feeling in my right cheek and upper lip has subsided

– Pain at injection site is greatly reduced.

– Itchy rash on my forearm of the arm I had vaccine injection.

– Slight numbness in right cheek and upper lip

– Since my first vaccination I have had more (4-5 more) migraine headaches over the month requiring Imitrex and maybe my tinnitus has worsened.

– Gastric distress which is unusual for me.

– Occult Blood Stool IA ScreeningYour ValuePOSITIVE Referral for colonoscopy

Blood pressure increased, Herpes zoster and Bronchitis

ZF6-33969-36845

– Itching on stomach, hands, back of legsResolved with 1 benedryl

– Slight Itching in upper arms and back on and off all day

– Felt exhausted all morning better now

– Both slight

– Runny stuffed nose scratchy throat

– Itching ( hands legs body) now and then

– Mild itching on back legs

– Nausea aches stomach upset diarrhea

– Bronchitis discovered in pre op check up( for cataract removal) 4/30Since medications for this ( antibiotic and steroids for lungs)have been unusually tired

– Bad cold late December lasting 10 days Shingles developed since mid January PCR test from HNH

– Runny nose fatigue Rapid negative

– Blood pressure elevated MD visit

Arthropathy, Discharge and Mobility decreased

ZF7-27199-44278

– Swelling randomly under ear for a few days followed by gross drainage in left molar area. No pain only tender to touch. This was before last checking but didn't think related so didn't mention. Progressively less drainage Unable to get ENT appt primary care recommended

– Again I didn't connect it but since vaccine intermittent weakened muscles, joints Some days fine and others can't get up from floor without assistance

Tricuspid valve incompetence, Mitral valve incompetence and Sleep apnea syndrome

ZF7-28661-22733

– Swelling under left arm approx. 6 cm across, soft, only slightly tender to touch.

– Swelling under arm where shot was received. Remains approx. 6cm across, rounded protrusion, soft. Not painful today, but discomfort noted with movement of extremity.

– Swelling under left arm continues, no change noted.

– Worsening hip pain, at times radiating down leg or into lower back.

– Mild Mitral valve and tricuspid valve regurgitation, severe sleep apnea Doctor's office visits, echocardiogram, home sleep study, pulmonary function test

Lactose intolerance, Arthritis and Feeling hot

ZF7-37221-43029

– I am also lactose intolerant, so this maybe unrelated to the vaccine.

– Nausea & diarrhea

– But, I am also taking Zoloft which has been causing me to have diarrhea.

– My arthritis in my fingers are acting up, but I don't think it has to do with my booster.

– Sometimes I feel overly warm, but I do not have a fever. I've been tired, but I just had a colonoscopy on Monday & maybe I am still getting over with the sedation they gave me.

– I just feel tired today.

Dysphonia, Lacrimation increased and Sleep disorder

ZF8-16257-60880

– Raspy voice from tiredness and watery eyes, runny nose.

– I have been very tired the last two weeks. Difficulties waking in the mornings, feeling weighed down when getting up and very exhausted by end of day. Neck hurting. It is a new experience for me feeling this way.

– My body feels abnormally warm today. Not necessarily a fever. Body temp feels higher than normal.

– Severe Cold starting in with chest discomfot in lungs and a dry cough, runny nose moving later into sneezing with sinus & cough with phlegm. Headaches. till recovering after 1.5 weeks. loss of appetite, stomach discomfort after eating. No fever.

– My throat is a little sore and i have a mild headache and a small occasional dry cough.

– Headaches, fatigue

– Stomach Pain

– Sore throat, headache.

Nipple pain, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Allergic respiratory symptom

ZF8-19344-80373

– Feeling foggy - slower than usual

– Had been taking a daily allergy medicine when I received the first shot. Have been feeling better after stopping the medicine for the moment.

– Breasts and nipples were sore and hurting. Discomfort lasted for about a week before dissipating. Did not take any OTC pain reliever, and was not menstruating. This sort of discomfort was not normal to me.

– Incredibly heavy and abnormally painful menstrual cycle.

– Amplified allergy symptoms. Feels like a sinus infection with incredibly thick congestion.

– Lots of complications with head congestion and sinuses. Some chest pains. Been taking allergy medicine, decongestants, and pain relievers to cope.

– Irritated sinuses, thick mucus, runny nose, sore throat, mild fever, fatigue, headaches

– Migraines. I've never experienced migraines before in my life.

– Excessive head congestion, dysmenorrhea

Bile acid malabsorption, Eating disorder and Functional gastrointestinal disorder

ZF8-24346-82516

– GI issues that they though were gallbladder. But all scans were normal. I am unable to eat more than a few bites before I am full or nauseous.

– I have digestive issues. Good sits in my stomach for days. This has been confirmed by both an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. Multiple doctor visits

– My digestive system doesn't function like it is supposed too. It takes several days to digest and food. This was confirmed by both an upper GI and a colonoscopy. This causes abdominal pain, bloating and vomiting.

– Problems eating. For some unknown reason my body stopped making enough bile to digest food. It has been getting worse instead of better Upper endoscopy, colonoscopy

Streptococcal infection, Feeling of body temperature change and Pharyngitis streptococcal

ZF8-31378-17834

– dizziness

– weakness

– occasionally twitching muscle at injection site

– burning hand and feet pain, bone pain, dizziness

– weakness, confusion

– trouble sleeping, severe weakness, low temps each day since shot, severe joint pain, worsened GI condition

– dizziness all 3 days

– dizziness, insomnia, confusion, hot to touch injection site

– Abdominal cramping and pain, fatigue. sinus pain, nausea, loss of appetite, Strep throat In person GP visit

– vertigo from a strep infection

Blood pressure increased, Heart rate increased and Dizziness

ZF9-13892-52275

– Light headed immediately following injection for about an hour

– Light headed immediately following injection

– Elevated heart rate, occasional light headed.

– Light headed, elevated BP

– Following my vaccinations, I experienced episides of increased heart rate and blood pressure along with light headedness periodically. This has resolved a few days ago and I was evaluated by a physician so it could be a reaction to the vaccine. Primary care physician

Pain management, Vitreous floaters and Neuralgia

ZF9-20825-63596

– I got shot 1/14. On 1/15, I had diarrhea all day and chills. My family did not have the shot and we all ate the exact same dinner so I am certain it was a side effect.

– Headaches and pressure in back of head as if air was being placed in it

– Headaches in the back of my head with pressure like air was being inflated into head. Never experienced a headache of that kind. It lasted 7 days.

– I have had a weird feeling in my head/neck that there is pressure or air being filled inside; Ive had pain return at injection site, in the entire arm and ice spasms and burning in my leg that Ive never felt before. Pain management

– 1) Pain In injection arm is so bad sometimes it feels like I got shot yesterday2) miscellaneous nerve pain and inflammation I did not have prior to shot. Thought I was getting shingles and had 2 doctor appointments Started with Telehealth, then saw doctor in office

– I continue to have significant pain in the injection arm at the injection site. It is intermittent; however, at times I have muscle weakness in that arm when using it. Note- I had the vaccine in my right arm and I am left handed. Nerve pain on left. Sonogram al

– Floaters

– Intermittent pain at injection site- which has improved since first two months after second shot More recently a month of sore throat, negative covid test- and various doctor appts to determine cause. ENT and Endocrinologist

– Got shingles for first time in life (45 years old) last week and have been in significant pain/discomfort

Skin burning sensation, Swelling and Erythema

ZFA-10135-31814

– First I had a stomach rash three days after the second dose.. now I feel lots ofMmuscular pains in knees andUpper backJoints. This morning I found sweeping around one ofMy toes very red like a blister felt pain at injection site both shot

– My toe has had swelling and is red and burning like a blister around one toe and now another toe is slightly red on skin around nail.. was put on antibiotics oral and topical and blood test just came back negative for infection

– horrible back and hip pain. awaiting mri results. I was presumed positive even though I tested negative on a pcr. i had all symptoms and my husband tested positive. i was also boosted. my doctor said to assume I was positive.. doctor visit

Tooth abscess, Tendon pain and Rotator cuff syndrome

ZFA-10771-90921

– Woke up feeling fatigued and depressed.

– Right shoulder rotator cuff pain. Dont know if its related to vaccine or not.

– Injured rotator cuff right shoulder Physical therapy

– Severe right rotator cuff pain Physical therapy

– Stiffness but not sure if its vaccine related.

– An abscessed tooth requiring a root canal Dentist and Endodontist

– I broke out in rash head to toe on April 11, went to ER on April 12 and saw primary care doctor on April 14. Rash is slowly going away. We are reasonably sure that it was a result of starting a new healthcare product which I've now stopped.

Periarthritis, Bursitis and Mobility decreased

ZFA-13542-93907

– Stiff shoulder, hard to raise arm, similar to post-tetanus shot

– Migraine headache

– Dizzy and very light headed

– Significant lymph node swelling armpit on same side as injection, discomfort needing to keep arm elevated due to size of swelling (compressive pain if arm held closed); occasional sweating like you get when the fever breaks but I have no fever

– Lymph nodes underarm on the side of injection still significantly swollen

– Fatigue may or may not be related to the vaccine

– Frozen shoulder/bursitis on the shoulder where vaccinated

– dizziness

– Swelling of lymph node in the armpit area

– Swollen lymph node, armpit

– swollen lymph node, although getting better

– cough, sore throat, muscle ache

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