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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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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome, Lactose intolerance and Gait disturbance

ZGM-31586-60335

– Gastric upset and left hip pain.

– Gastric upset, diarrhea for several days

– Left hip pain continues.

– Sporadic diarrhea and worsening of left hip pain.

– Left hip pain that keeps me from walking regularly. Newly lactose intolerant.

– The conditions after the shot are the same as today. Nothing has changed.

– Required 4 steroid injections in back lumbar area. COVID shot caused trochanteric bursitis of left leg, of which I also received a steroid injection, and will receive a second steroid injection within the month. Total hip replacement recommended.

Seasonal allergy, Eye pruritus and Balance disorder

ZGM-63043-20722

– mental fogginess

– sore throat running nose

– sneezing, nasal discharge, swollen sinuses. I have allergies to tree pollen. I think that is the cause. The symptoms are no different than previous years.

– Hay fever allergies. sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose.

– running nose

– sore throat, sense of losing balance which lasted 4 hours.

– I had a flu shot and experienced flu like symptoms

– sore throat, running nose. sneezing. slight fever, fatigue. COVID home test was negative

– back muscles tingling. Neck pain physical therapy

– I tested positive for COVID on 9.18.22 . symptons very sore throat, muscle aches, low grade fever, runny nose, sneezing, swallon lymph nodes, glogged ears.

Intermenstrual bleeding, Burning sensation and Hot flush

ZGN-22796-26231

– A sense of heat and mild burning radiating down my arm and up into my neck and around my heart

– Pain at the vaccine site has recurred. There is soreness in the muscles at the back of that shoulder

– A return of the pain in my upper arm.

– Cycles of tiredness, pain, shivering in the days after getting 2nd dose

– Feeling like I have menstrual flow. Had some right after 2nd vaccine last Thursday.

– Deeper flashes and periods of cyclical pain. Occasional aches and heat in vaccinated arm

– Menstrual spotting, aches at the vax site and where I had a Deprovera shot 20 years ago

Feeling of body temperature change, Dysmenorrhea and Ear infection

ZGN-28101-02748

– Felt hot on my skin but I was freezing. Felt more like a nervous system response but I cant rule out a mild fever. It was late and I was too tired to think to take my temp.

– I think that the vaccine may have affected my menstrual periods. It was not something I thought of at the time but I had a skipped period followed by heavy bleeding on one period. I have seen other reports of the same so decided to mention it.

– Bronchitis and ear infections

– Continued issues with acute bronchitis and ear infection. I have had 2 negative Covid tests.

Bedridden, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Sinus disorder

ZGN-44040-18529

– Clear mucous in right side only of sinus. I keep brushing my teeth especially before bed. Yesterday I felt it was trying to turn into a sore throat. It didnt. But definitely a lot of mucous since that eve of Saturday.

– Still same right side snotty nose & feel like a UTI coming on

– Woke up with a migraine and diarrhea

– Still stuffy nose on right side

– Headaches

– Right side Sinus started That night, 28 days ago, and has never went away. So aggravating at night time especially.

– Snotty nose since the night of the 1st one. Now its a sinus infection

– Dr. Called in a script. Antibiotic for sinus infection. Had runny nose since evening of 1st shot. Was exposed to 6 year old granddaughters sinus infection, also.

– Tested Positive for Covid over Christmas . Bedridden

Chronic idiopathic pain syndrome, Conversion disorder and Dissociation

ZGN-48727-13051

– Sore Throat (b)(6)

– Sore throat

– Worsening shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, I was seen by my SMO and given an inhaler.

– Increased body aches and pains, headaches, shortness of breath and chest pain. Moreso than have been happening normally.

– Developed Chronic Pain Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder. All over pain, weakness, exhaustion. Numbness & extra weakness / dissasociation in right leg.

Rash papular, Parosmia and Rash pruritic

ZGN-55295-29693

– rash in the torso, with distinct raised bump/swells. Moderately itchy. Started yesterday morning, more a bother last night than during the day hours. Slight change of smell sensitivity.

– Large patches/swells of raised bumps on both thighs last night well into the night. Not very itchy but hot to the touch and a bit painful feel. Took an antihistamine. All cleared up in the morning w/o residue. Puzzled.

– Not today, but since 12 hours after shot, and symptoms lasted 3 days..

– Coughed all night two nights ago, dry cough, swollen throat glands, but one night only. Strange itchy bumps on top of both feet, symmetrical, same time with the cough, but two new nights only.

– Occasional dry cough at night persists.

Diarrhea infectious, Acupuncture and Injection site inflammation

ZGP-23762-88746

– Pain in right armpit (same side as injection)

– Pain in my armpits (both today)

– Pain in right armpit (same side as vaccine)

– Armpit pain (both sides), neck pain

– Armpits still hurt. Eye pain, headache, neck pain STILL

– My injection site has become red and inflamed. Its small, about the size of a pencil eraser, but it seems new.

– My injection site is red and swollen, especially after showers. Sometimes it itches.I tried acupuncture last Monday and some scalp needling left me with a headache and swollen.My seasonal allergies are worse than last year and I have puffy eyes. Antibiotics and a steroid cream

– Low back pain, likely from gardening Continued red bump at vaccination site

– Neck pain in the back of the neck. Also headaches for 2 days with pain around my eyes.

– My underarms (armpits) were sore over the weekend for no obvious reason.

– Sometimes I get eye pain that reminds me of the eye pain I got after my second vaccine. My kids brought me my first cold in 18 months.

– I have poison ivy (for 4 days) and got my period yesterday

– I have poison ivy, the likely cause of the rash

– The rash is probably poison ivy turning systemic

– Both armpits are sore

– Sore throat, runny nose Daughter tested positive for Covid-19 and I may have symptoms

– Fatigue, sneezing, runny nose

– Severe spring allergies. I was congested all of May and needed 2 courses of prednisone and an inhaler.

– My period came today, early

– Neck and shoulder on injection side (right) are tight and sore

– Travelers diarrhea after a trip to Panama

– Cough and congestion, likely from Flu A Ear congestion

Periorbital swelling, Swelling of eyelid and Photophobia

ZGP-38169-84498

– Some chest congestion, feels a little like bronchitis

– Swelling in the face, neck, wrists, and ankles; also fairly unproductive cough

– Facial swelling, I do not have dermal fillers.

– Still have facial swelling including swelling around the eyes. My eyes cannot fully open and are overly sensitive to light. If I dont see some change by tomorrow, I will reach out to my doctor for guidance.

– Swollen eyes and face but they are finally subsiding.

– Facial swelling but has decreased since yesterday

– Overheated and constant sweating for 3 days. No fever though.

Nasal disorder, Flank pain and Skin warm

ZGQ-10079-14788

– Nasal congestion

– Welt is hot to the touch. Higher rise in morning blood sugar.

– Covid Arm - red hot rash around injection site that is getting larger

– Covid Arm - rash around the site has spread further out with swelling, redness, pain and still hot to the touch

– After Christmas I believe that I contracted Covid. Symptoms: headache for 3 days, slight sore throat, nasal issues, fatigue. My PCR, when I was able to get it, came back negative.

– Headache, cough, congestion, fatigue,

– Fever, headache, fatigue, pain at injection site, diarrhea

– Headache, fatigue, nasal congestion

Feces soft, Skin discoloration and Mobility decreased

ZGQ-10972-89680

– The joint pain and muscle aches are the entire arm that received the injection. Yesterday I was felt very warm and my cheeks even turned pink, but my thermometer said I was still a normal temperature.

– Still limited area of movement, but not as achy as yesterday. Have been taking ibuprofen.

– Pain only when lifting my arm too high or at an odd angle. Big improvement from yesterday.

– The arm pain came back in almost full force. I was again unable to move my arm, but this time it was only for about three days.

– Soft stools, sinus congestion, runny nose, coughing a lot, fever, body/muscle aches, fatigue, headache, sore throat,

Costochondritis, Musculoskeletal pain and Mobility decreased

ZGR-28260-84962

– One week after the vaccine, I had costochondriasis on the right side (which was the side in which I had the vaccine). I was immobilized for two days due to the pain, and I could barely move.

– Sore throat Chills

– Around March 25th, I got another pain in my right shoulder blade, chest and arm, just like after the booster dose that I reported to you. It was as intense but shorter in duration than the first time. I tried contacting you, but you didn't answer.

Eye infection, Hypoacusis and Upper-airway cough syndrome

ZGS-15503-57281

– I have had alot of muscle and bodyaches, but found a deer tick bite and symptoms may be due to that.

– I possibly have Lyme's disease, which would explain the pain.

– This pain is the same I have had for 3 weeks possible Lyme's

– Symptoms the same for last few weeks

– Slight sore throat.

– Slight sore throat last 2 days.

– Sinus infection, caused cough, copius post nasal drainage, decreased hearing, eye infection. COVID test negative X 3

Muscle tightness, Back pain and Injection site pain

ZGS-30948-87141

– Sx after vaccine 1- extreme pain at injection site, some fatigue. Sx after dose 2- less injection site pain, chills at night, no fever, body aches-fatigue next day. Interesting, two days post body very lose while stretching but now back very tight.

– I am 4 weeks past 2nd Moderna and I have afternoon fatigue I have never had before and some upper back pain

– Multiple pain conditions, joint pain, knees, wrists

Cheilitis, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

ZGS-74384-91505

– A lot of fatigue and vague headaches

– Very light-headed

– A sore appeared on my lip

– Still have a sore on my lip

– Sore on my lip is nearly gone

– Sore on lip almost gone

– Still very small sore on lip. 99% gone

– Continued increasing fatigue

– Stuffy nose

– Stuffy nose, headache, sore throat, itchy and watery eyes

– Fatigue, congestion, headaches

– Fatigue, sleeplessness, mild headaches

– Vertigo, dizziness, headaches and intermittent fever

Eructation, Dyspnea exertional and Ocular hyperemia

ZGT-11271-05066

– Chills for 1/2 hour. Sweating at night. Not a problem though.

– Itchy bloodshot left eye, runny nose for a few days but not a problem.

– Still runny nose and itchy left eye mild no problem.

– Slight dizzy

– Slight dizzy and short of breadth on walking fast.

– Indigestion the past few days

– Slight burping, indigestion.

– Deep breadth difficult and more tired than usual. Will be going for more tests next week to see what the problems are. May not have anything to do with vaccination.

– Shortness of breadth on exertion. I think its due to underlying conditions. Being checked out this week with doctors. I am seeing doctors to determine cause of shotness of breath.

Depressed mood, Feeling cold and Tremor

ZGT-11504-39030

– Shakes, feel cold

– Felt good this morning so went out and probably over did things so by this afternoon started to feel a little down. But generally much better today.

– I cant really tell if the diarrhea is really due to the shot or something else. At any rate it was during this morning and doesnt seem to be an issue at this time.

– Left lymph node a little swollen last night

– The chills came with severe shiver me Timbers shaking. I needed Tylenol and wrapping in heavy blankets to calm them down.

– Arm still a little sore

– Sore throat on 12/28/21. Tried to schedule a Covid test but couldn't get one until tomorrow so now just will see what comes back. Otherwise, feel fine today.

Cheilitis, Skin disorder and Blepharospasm

ZGT-16663-34880

– Asthma attack

– Chest pain, palpitations, stomach distress. Occasional body tingling,

– Tingling scalp and side of face

– Tingling and numbing on left side of face

– Noticing overall aching muscles / joint and muscle spasms in my legs at night. Dont know if vaccine related but a new symptom that is different for me to have.

– Bottom lip inflamed - Cold sores developing . Also not feeling well. Tired

– Lingering tingling and redness left side of face. Got cold sores on bottom lip. Have recently been having a headache on left side. All symptoms I never had pre-vaccine.

– Occasional tingling, numbing on left side head and face. Eye has also recently started to twitch.

Confusional state, Flushing and Abdominal discomfort

ZGT-72371-10806

– Slight flushing of my fave

– slight dizziness & queezy stomach after 2 light meals

– minor dizziness and queezy stomach, both less than yesterday

– minor confusion, I would not drive a car

– Soreness in both nostril openings, either side of center

– wozziness

– Fatigue and awakening from sleep short of breath and with minor discomfort in the middle of my chest Thurs night 4/8 and Tues night 4/13 with milder symptoms

– light headedness

Allergic respiratory symptom, Increased upper airway secretion and Disturbance in attention

ZGU-13826-06997

– I have lower than usual energy today, and am having difficulty staying focused on tasks at hand.

– a bit if an upset stomach. might have been last night's rich dinner.

– A renewed increase in hot flashes. I am well beyond menopause, and still have hot flashes occasionally, but I have been having A LOT in the past month.

– Coughing up a lot of clear phlegm. Feeling feverish, but I have no fever. Hot flashes. Performed an at-home covid test & it was negative.

– Allergy-type symptoms for the past 1-2 weeks: Drippy nose, phlegm in my throat, scratchy throat, occasional sneezing. NO fever. NO bodyaches.

– Covid 08.31.2022--09.07.2022 8/31 & 9/1 sore throat, neg tests 9/2 sore throat, sneezing, congestion, cough, loose stools, body aches, temp 101.1. Started paxlovid. 9/3--9/6 no temp or bodyaches; other symptoms cont. 9/7 no symptoms 9/8 negative test

Administration site reaction, Bronchial irritation and Gastrointestinal pain

ZGU-22860-93919

– coughing in the night and wee hours of the morning with bronchial irritation like I get with a cold

– Headache returned, stomach slightly off, blah and achey

– Feel cold but not having chills; minor intestinal cramps; disinterested by

– Spot where got shot is feverish

– Lightheaded so feel unsteady on my feet, lightly dizzy, very foggy brained. HOWEVER, it is pollen alder season and I expect how I feel is all due to allergies.

Pharyngitis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Throat irritation

ZGU-26694-56871

– I felt an ache and tenderness in the lymph nodes of the armpit next to injection site. The ache travelled down to my side midsection for 2 days.

– Moderate rheumatoid arthritis

– I think I have a mild virus in my throat. I have white patches and it is worst in the morning. I drink several cups of tea to get the irritation down. It could also just be pollen allergies!!! I am immune suppressed, so I will see the doc if needed.

Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic and Insomnia

ZGU-31286-56014

– Fatigue, temporary sore throat and chills. I lacked of sleep and it was very cold outside so I thought I just my caught a little cold, but the symptoms were a bit similar to the ones I had post-vaccine. I did a rapid covid test just in case(negative)

– Very, very tired for several days. Woke up tired, felt like taking naps, etc. Not sure if its related but worth mentioning!

– Not sure it is related: red itchy spots in various places (behind the knee, inner side of elbow, neck)

– Extremely tired for the past 2 days. Might not be related but worth mentioning.

– Very tired every day

– Sore throat & runny nose (probably just a cold)

Rales, Feeling cold and Rash pruritic

ZGU-43495-81430

– Rash and itching all over chest and stomach.

– Sore throat, cough, rash, diarrhea

– Itchy rash all over body, aching muscles, cough.

– Mild eye pain

– I had hot & cold flashes, headache, body aches, rash, stomach ache, and sore throat. All other symptoms have gone away except for rash.

– Diarrhea

– Sore throat, headache

– Cough, sore and scratchy throat, crackling sound in lungs, stuffy/runny nose, congestion, ear aches, tiredness

– Scratchy throat

Epidermoid cyst excision, Appendicectomy and Appendicitis

ZGU-45633-68773

– Weakness, trembling, sweating

– Sorry I missed yesterday: I was still feverish and miserable, but today is much better

– I started coughing.

– I have gotten a spreading rash, that might be poison ivy but has not been acting like poison ivy in that it spreads for several days although my clothing and bedding has been washed.

– My right hip has begun hurting like a nerve is being pinched in the hip socket. It has been going on for weeks.

– I had an appendectomy for acute appendicitis on August 13th. I am having continuing pain and difficulty with movement in my right hip. It's similar to an arthritis flare-up that won't go away.

– I had appendicitis surgery, also surgery to remove a dermoid cyst, and I have had roving problems with my joints: particularly my neck and right hip, my back, my shoulder, and my thumb.

– Joint pain in hip and knees

Rheumatoid arthritis, Contusion and Arthritis

ZGV-33852-49100

– Pain is worse in my arm today.

– I do have Rheumatoid arthritis and think that may be my issue.

– Pain again in the arm for about 15 minutes

– I have Rheumatoid arthritis and it seems to of made it worse.

– I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have been in a continuous flare since the vaccinations. No booster for me.

– More pain from my Rheumatoid arthritis and breaking out with bruises! Since the vaccine issues with the arthritis have tripled! My Rheumatologist

Listless, Night sweats and Somnolence

ZGW-14261-71235

– Listlessness, fatigue, sore itchy arm, sleepiness and inability to sleep

– Night sweats. Insomnia

– Extreme dizziness and severe neck and upper back pain on theshot side for a few hours

– Dizziness. Brain fog

– Stuffy head abd nise headachee

– Severe joint aches. Severe fatigueItching at shot siteMild fever several times

– The severe fatigue has continued about 60% of the timeAnd joint pain - especially knees 100% of the time even while sitting o or lying downSwollen glands in neck

Injection site paresthesia, Injection site pruritus and Chest discomfort

ZGW-19013-30253

– Itchy @ inj site

– Very itchy at site until now.

– Gen itchy

– Itching, acid reflux causing my nausea.

– I am but sire but since after booster shot, i am still experiencing neck pain lower back - head are pain with pricking needle like sensation. My arm area where the sire still hurt, mid sternal pressure, nausea, rt lower back pain.

– Arm site still hurst with tingling. I still experience sternal pressure and chest pinching feelings. Feverx2days

– Days after receiving the booster, i have been having the chest pressure and pinching sensation at my left chest until now. Md visit - multiple times

Epstein-Barr virus infection, Rheumatoid arthritis and Sinus pain

ZGX-16344-57246

– Sinus pain

– My RA has flared and so has my MRSA infection. I dont think it has anything to do with the vaccine. Just coincidence.

– My RA has gotten worse and Im starting to get bronchitis.

– I have been feeling very fatigued and generally unwell. My GP did blood tests which showed a very high Epstein Barr Panel. My doctor indicated that it probably meant that I had a reactivation of mono. Several doctor appointments. I'm still not feeling well.

– Epstein Barr Syndrome - extreme tiredness

Anaphylactic reaction, Flatulence and Feeling cold

ZGX-17654-46295

– I had an anaphylactic reaction 50 minutes after receiving the first shot Then again at 24 hours and at 48 hours. The 3rd day I experienced nausea and headache I took Benadryl. My PCP advised not to have the 2nd shot.

– I took 1 Benadryl pill 45minutes before receiving 2nd dose.

– Like my head is in the clouds

– Symptoms were not constant other than the fatigue.

– Nausea was for an hour this morning. Felt cold then started sweating.

– Constipation and severe intestinal gas for 3 days this week. Spent much time running to the toilet.

– Intestinal discomfort and gas, nausea, fatigue even with extra sleep the night before.

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