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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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Granuloma skin, Granuloma annulare and Sarcoidosis

ZHD-30225-84842

– Sarcoidosis reaction - no one is helping me with it.

– Sore throat and nasal passages and chest congestion. Ive been having an inflammatory response to the vaccines and a large granuloma is still growing on my arm!!!

– New granulomas from vaccines and existing is double in size. No one is listening to me about this. Scheduled for this coming Friday

– (b)(6) has confirmed that I am having a reaction to the vaccines.

Paranasal sinus discomfort, Injection site rash and Sneezing

ZHD-30963-93867

– Feeling exhausted/ tired, almost like a slight coldDeveloped a rash at the site of injection

– I had what felt like just a head cold. Started on Friday with a sore throat then that went away Saturday and then sinus pressure and the sniffles/sneezing came on and stuck through Sunday/Monday. Still a slight lingering but feel almost 100%.

– I had a little cold for about a week where I just had a runny nose and sneezing.

– Slight cold symptoms last week. Soar throat for a couple days followed by a couple days of sniffles. Did not get covid tested.

Onychomalacia, Onychoclasis and Deafness

ZHE-13907-98935

– Injection site is hot and feels bruised

– I feel good!, np at all, and arm is back to normal

– Absolutely no issues

– Area feels warmer and is tender

– Finger nails broke off and became brittle and soft

– Got sick in September for a couple weeks. Sore throat, bossy aches and pains, dizziness, nausea, Cough and lots of congestion developing into vomiting and loss of smell and taste and hearing. Went to doctor and had covid19 antibody test perform

Hematochezia, Glossodynia and Ocular discomfort

ZHE-18412-24260

– My Daughter had less bright red blood her poop last night. We took the vaccine the same date, at the same location, same type vaccine of

– Eye discomfort, muscle pain, tender tongue, chest pain

– Flu like symptoms

– I was hospitalized on last week Saturday, I spent the night in the hospital. I was very dizzy with numbness in the foot and hand on the left side. I now have to take a baby aspirin daily and another medication for the dizziness.

– More dizziness and pain in the left leg.

– Dizziness/numbness on the left side

Pyelonephritis, Urine abnormality and Chromaturia

ZHE-20934-99151

– Dizziness

– Really affects my joints that have arthritis. The pain is a deep throbbing pain.

– I think I have a UTI? I never get them. I sat with heat packs on my back all afternoon and I feel a lot better.

– Kidney/back pain. Cloudy discoloured urine

– I went to the ER yesterday with pyelonephritis brought on from the vaccination

– I had bad kidney pain with the 1st shot but upon my Nephrologists advice I did not take my my anti-inflammatory meds prior to the 2nd shot and I have had much better results. I also have been drinking an abundance of water.

Tenderness, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

ZHE-21003-13751

– I have very swollen lymph nodes in my armpit, on the same side as my injection site.

– Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit. This is on the same side as injection was given. Pain and swelling are decreasing but still very present.

– Slightly swollen lymph nodes in my armpit, located in the same side as my injection. Still tender and swollen. Slowly decreasing.

– Still tender lymph nodes in armpit. Swelling and pain is decreasing more.

Periarthritis, Fibromyalgia and Flank pain

ZHE-27362-92776

– But "joint pain" and "muscle aches" are also part of other conditions I have, so the vaccine isn't necessarily the "cause".

– These are normal fibromyalgia aches.

– Occasional shortness of breath

– Chest pains

– Nasal drip. (b)(6), Texas is dusty this week, is all. My second dose is scheduled for Thursday.

– Adhesive capsulitis in the *other* shoulder.

– Bad stomach reaction to newly prescribed OTC medicine.

– Pain in right side of torso.

– Sinus infection

Non-alcoholic fatty liver, Musculoskeletal pain and Nodule

ZHE-27980-48829

– Yesterday I had a mild stabbing pain below my shoulder blade, on the left side all day. Likely NOT related, but unusual.

– On July 17 I discovered a 1 cm knot below my left cheek. I went to the doctor that day because it was very sore. The health provider said that I must have had a cold or other infection that settled there, but I hadnt had anything. Did an ultrasoun

– I did have 100.2 temp. , chills, body aches, and major fatigue the day after my booster. By Monday I felt fabulous!!

Listless, Plantar fasciitis and Energy increased

ZHE-74777-90785

– Woke up at 3 am. Felt like I had an energy drink;*)

– Itchy underarms

– Itchy eyes and underarms

– I got two more vaccines. Shingles and Pneumonia... on the same day (04.23.21). Today (04.24.21) I feel real sore, listless, and tired. Still can taste food. Not feverish. Feeling better this afternoon than I did this morning.

– Got shingles and Pneumonia vaccines. Felt bad for one day.

– Plantar Faciitis (sp) heel pain.

– Unrelated soreness in shoulders and back. Physical therapy

Electric shock sensation, Atrial fibrillation and Heart rate increased

ZHF-11911-99630

– None

– On April 12, 2021 I awoke at 7:02 AM and my heart was in A-FIB. After the second vaccination I experienced my heart was beating extremely rapidly and awoke me early morning several different days. Im on Atenolol 25 MG one-half tablet each mornin

– IV been feeling very tired and beck still hurting.

– Numbness and tingling on right side of neck. ear lobe and facial area. I have an appointment on Monday with my family physician.

– Having electrical pulse/sensations from my neck to my ear on the right side of my face.

– I've had problems with left arm & shoulder since I took booster. The pain came about gradually so I started doing rotation movement with arm & neck. I've not used weights. I've continue to do circles, reaches & stretches w/arm. Doctor office visit.

Seasonal allergy, Hypoesthesia oral and Paresthesia oral

ZHF-17073-76625

– Nasal stuffiness and sore throat-this may be seasonal allergies.

– I wanted to report a symptom that I experienced immediately after getting the shot on Monday afternoon. I had some tingling and numbness in my tongue and around my lips. It was mild but noticeable and went away within an hour. I was being held for observation for 30 minutes because of allergies to other medications. In retrospect, I wonder if I should have reported it to the staff at the clinic. I thought I would if it got worse but it did not.

– Some mild stomach cramps and diarrhea. I dont know if was related to the vaccine or not.

Skin sensitization, Chills and Pyrexia

ZHF-29428-10018

– I did not get a V-Safe check in yesterday, 24 hours after my shot, which was the only day Ive had anything to report! Today (2 days after my shot) I feel fine, but yesterday (starting about 20 hours after my shot) I had 100F fever, chills, headache, body aches, sensitive skin and fatigue, for about 8 hours. I was not able to maintain daily activities but did not need medical care; symptoms were all moderate.

Fluid intake reduced, Bipolar disorder and Hypophagia

ZHF-29460-18575

– I just realized that I started having trouble sleeping after the first one and it was MUCH worse last night. I didn't associate it until just now. I'm confused.

– I'm hungry but I can't eat or drink ANYTHING. I'm super light headed and dizzy and can't focus. My temp is 95.9 and I'm freezing. I'm having trouble falling asleep and wake up exhausted.

– I'm bipolar and I've been manic since the first shot. I didn't associate the two .

– I'm bipolar. I started getting hypomanic after the first injection and it's escalating too much with the second. I've been stable on meds since 1988 so I'm VERY aware of my symptoms. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist tomorrow.

– A. I'm bipolar and the vaccinations have made me increasinlgy manic. I had to meet with my psychiatriast. I've been on meds for over 30 years. The injection site started itching for the first time yesterday and is worse today. It concerns me. For psych care.

Esophageal obstruction, Hypersomnia and Edema peripheral

ZHF-67684-11995

– Very slight headache in the morning that went away without any meds.

– headache every day

– Swollen underarm in injection side

– blockage of esophagus

– Slight cough all day yesterday, light fatigue - had a nap and slept far more than usual. My 8 year old son tested positive for covid 2 days ago. I am caring for him. I am negative so far (2 RATs).

– slightly sore throat with swollen lymph nodes in neck (mild)

– mild itchy throat - don't recall having this symptom before ever

Limb discomfort, Dysgeusia and Feeling hot

ZHF-90406-35942

– Loss of appetite

– Loss of appetite but less than yesterday

– Things taste weird

– The bottom of my feet felt hot and itched most of the night.

– The bottoms of my feet itch or are sensitive.

– Have had a cough for the past month the cough continues. The doctor says it's a cold but it doesn't go away.

– I think I had COVID-19 because most of the people I was living with tested positive but every time I was tested, the results were negative.

Eructation, Gait disturbance and Flatulence

ZHG-10820-76262

– I developed bacterial pneumonia as a side effect of a drug I was prescribed by my pulmonologist for the treatment of my COPD. I spent this past Saturday in the ER getting diagnosed and treated for this pneumonia.

– Since getting the vaccine, although this is the first I am reporting it, I have had a lot of gas, both burping and flatulence.

– Still some gas, but milder than it has been all week since getting the vaccine.

– I have a very painful left knee, never had before, no injury. Difficult to walk.

– Pneumonia (not Covid-related)-fever, chills, fatigue, heavy chest, productive cough

– I got Covid end of July, moderate case, heavy cold-like symptoms, bad cough, shortness of breath, fatigue. Took Paxlovid

Fall, Tenderness and Injection site warmth

ZHG-23442-81989

– No

– Redness is slightly below injection site and think developed day 2 , very slight tenderness. No induration

– Have an area of redness, some warmth snd tenderness about an inch or two below where I think the injection was given

– About 2 inches below injection site and begin about 24 hr after first injection got erythema, warmth, tenderness- this is decreasing. And sporadic itching. Erythema is slightly increased in size. Note this is all about 2 inches below the injection site.

– Falling - doubt relates to Covid

Peripheral venous disease, Blood disorder and Hypoxia

ZHG-63809-83691

– Shortness of breath, tachycardia, nerve pain in arm of injection

– Shortness of breath (moderate), tachycardia (moderate)

– Shortness of breath (moderate), tachycardia (moderate), heart palpitations

– Ongoing dyspnea, tachycardia, hypertension, intermittent hypoxia, heart palpitations Cardiology consultation

– Still continue to have shortness of breath, tachycardia, heart palpitations, and intermittent hypoxia.

– Blood pooling in hands and feet, lightheadedness, orthostatic tachycardia, weakness in legs, chest pressure, sustained shortness of breath, hypertension, and intermittent hypoxia (being worked up for POTS caused by the vaccine)

– Continued shortness of breath, orthostatic tachycardia, lightheadedness, intermittent hypoxia, hypertension, blood pooling in hands and feet, weakness of lower extremities, and heart palpitations (being worked up for POTS caused by the vaccine)

– Persistent shortness of breath, orthostatic tachycardia, hypertension, chest pain, lightheadness, and exhaustion. Still have venous pooling and heart palpitations. I have been diagnosed with POTS - cause is believed to be the vaccine.

– Leg weakness when I stand for more than a few minutes at a time. Worsening shortness of breath. I had a positive tilt table test that confirmed POTS. Doctors believe I developed POTS from the vaccine.

– Continue to have POTS symptoms, now have symptoms of mast cell activation syndrome - constant rashes, itching, new onset allergies, flushing, intermittent hives, shortness of breath

– Myocarditis positive via MRI; mast cell activation syndrome; continue to have POTS

Uterine dilation and curettage, Abnormal menstrual clots and Dysmenorrhea

ZHG-69774-66246

– Lymph node swelling on arm of injection and moderate tenderness. Significant swelling of the lymph node

– Swollen lymph node in armpit of injected arm. Pain and swelling

– Swollen and tender lymph node ancillary on injected arm

– Right sided neck pain

– Painful menstrual cramping, heavy period bleeding through tampon q15m, dizziness

– Heavy period with large clots/painful

– Had heavy and irregular menstrual bleeding requiring a D&C. I also was diagnosed with Covid in January of 2022 Surgery outpatient

– Influenza symptoms: fever, headache, congestion, cough. Now resolving

Sciatica, Insomnia and Back pain

ZHG-98430-22788

– A cough

– Cough

– Insomnia

– I have asthma and it seems I need my inhaler more today

– Dizzy

– Severe lower back pain

– Low back pain that started immediately after the vaccination. I didnt put 2&2 together for sometime.

– Lower back pain

– The 2nd vaccination In April attacked my sciatica. I have been in pain and getting worse by the week. I have had shots, physical therapy and will soon see an ortho for additional treatment.

Dizziness postural and Dizziness

ZHH-16889-85648

– I dont know if this is related at all but the night after receiving the vaccine, I had severe dizziness while lying in bed. This repeats daily when I lay down, the room spins for a few seconds. Yesterday I had gotten up from sitting and had to lay on the floor a few minutes to keep from falling. I have never had this before and have felt well since the injection. Just thought I would report it in case this has happened to others. I do plan to receive the 2nd injection in a few weeks. Thank you.

– Had two more dizzy spells today.

Metabolic disorder, Connective tissue disorder and Breast disorder

ZHH-25745-49380

– Open heart surgery age of 3

– I havent gotten my period

– Fatigued and joint pain, disoriented plus loss of appetite. Menstural period was affected as as well as gut

– Stomach, joints pain, and fatigue plus headaches.

– Delay in menstrual cycle, constipation, joint and muscle weakness and stomach issues with a shit load of fatigue. Lost of appetite and tremors and uncontrollable body chills plus movements. This vaccination is not in any way safe.

– Stomach issues are not getting better. Unable to keep my eyes open, headaches, extreme fatigue, disoriented to the point i trying not to drive and more

– Fatigued, shortness of breath, stomach pain, joint pain and muscle weakness, headaches

– Getting problems with my period and horrible joint pain, sometimes my boogers come out green especially after the second dose of the the Pfizer vaccine . In a horrible mood.

– Stomach cramping, night sweats, muscle weakness, shortness and unable to walk because of the joints pain. Balance and hearing plus seeing and cognitive. Horrible headaches

– Tremors in lower extremities and body chills like every before with the vaccine. Loss of appetite. Shortness of shortness with fatigue

– Unable to metabolize fluids and soiled foods unable acid reflux

– Fatigued, balance issues, itchy skin, joints pain, gastroenterologist issues, GYN breast issues as a result of the covid 19 vaccine. Lack of connective tissue, joint pain. Severe lack of sleep and unable to walk to do exercise.

Glossodynia, Oral pain and Stomatitis

ZHH-30809-04406

– Mouth sores, mild

– Sores on tongue

– Sore inside mouth on tongue

– Sores in mouth

– Mouth sores

– Husband is also experiencing the injection site reaction. We had a flew shot about three weeks ago and mine was itchy then too.

– Injection site is still warm to the touch

– Metallic taste

– Bruise at injection site

– Bruise at injection site and slight mouth sores

– Fading bruise

– I had a respiratory illness but was tested for Covid and did not have it. My husband just had Covid for the last 10 days, but so far I have no symptoms.

Connective tissue disorder, Sjogren's syndrome and Autoimmune disorder

ZHJ-11008-25632

– sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, fatigue, muscle weakness, constipation, nausea, full body rash

– Fatigue and body pain

– Worsening fatigue and insomnia.

– My fibromyalgia fatigue and muscle pain has been increasing exponentially day by day to the point its becoming debilitating.

– Fatigue increased to point I can barely stay awake

– Eye dryness has increased severely, as well as fatigue and migraine. (Increased severity of chronic health problems)

– Diagnosed with Sjögrens

– Autoimmune syndrome diagnosis with severe symptoms. Labs indicated connective tissue disorder that my biannual tests have never indicated.

– Felt like a head cold. Nasal congestion so bad that it felt like major pressure in my eyes, sore throat, extreme fatigue, chills, body aches, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing but no cough. Loss of taste and smell after I felt betterish

Polydipsia, Feces pale and Feces soft

ZHJ-15519-12115

– Was very fatigued and achy yesterday with a slight headache

– very thirsty since getting vaccine. drinking lots of liquid constantly since saturday.

– Light colored soft stool

– Knee pain. Probably unrelated to vaccine.

– Tested positive for Covid in late August. Vomiting, bad headache, extreme fatigue, runny. Ose, cough,fever, burning red eyes. The burning red eyes lasted for two weeks after tested negative. Phone call with doctor

Feeling of body temperature change, Blood pressure increased and Hypertension

ZHJ-18005-52197

– Dull stomach ache and gurgling

– Hot and cold on/off but maybe hot flashes? I dont normally get cold

– High blood pressure: 190/108; my normal blood pressure is 120/80Have head headache at base if head since 2nd Covid shot.

– Pain from inflammation response has moved to my ankles and foot. inflammation issues continue with my heart and knees. Went on a blood pressure medicine to address high blood pressure from Covid vaccine. Physical therapy / Pain Dr.

Undifferentiated connective tissue disease, Muscle tightness and Neuralgia

ZHJ-21678-23048

– Blood pressure was a little high This morning. But I checked my blood pressure before taking my medication. Seems to be OK now

– Feels like Im getting a head cold

– Head cold

– The muscle tension I experienced shortly after both vaccines is still lingering in the backs of my legs. It hasnt prevented me from doing anything But its noticeably there. Its a constant reminder from the moment I get up until I go to be

– The nerve pain in my legs has gotten worse. I did a full report to the CDC over this I have been to physical therapy and Ive been taking anti-inflammatory medications to help. Ive never had any problems like this prior to the vaccine Family doctor and physical therapy

– Undifferentiated connective tissue disease In office specialty

Allergic respiratory symptom, Nasal dryness and Hypersensitivity

ZHK-10107-40100

– Had a particular shoulder muscle ache before the shot though, so that may be unrelated.

– shoulder pain but I've had this before the vaccine

– shoulder muscle ache, but had this before the vaccine

– shoulder pain, but I've had this before vaccine

– shoulder pain that I've had before vaccine

– Starting Thursday 05/20 my arms started itching with a rash. Thought they were hives or allergies. They seem to be spreading to my legs. I've been applying Benadryl and Calamine lotion. I have also taken Benadryl and Claritin (not on the same day).

– increased allergy symptoms, dry nasal passages, slight coughing

– increase in allergy symptoms

– increased allergy symptoms (alternately very dry nasal passages or sometimes runny nose)

– I have tingling in my arms, hands, and feet after my most recent flu shot (09/30/22).

Skin warm, Nephrolithiasis and Contusion

ZHK-23545-36912

– Swollen and red area on upper thigh that is painful and warm to the touch

– Raised swollen red warm area on leg is not feeling better, was in the ER Monday and blood test was negative for a bloodclot but it's not going away or any less painful. Sending my Dr a message to find out what I should do.

– Leg pain swelling warm feels bruised or like a cramp been to ER couldn't find a clot. Talked to my dr today and am watching for any changes and she wants to to go in right away if anything changes or gets worse.

– Getting better

– Getting random pains and bruises on arms and legs for no reason. I'm never getting another Covid-19 vaccination, and wish I'd never have gotten it in the first place. I'd never get my child vaccinated for this. Not happy.

– Co worker has covid so had to work from home all week. Have stuffy nose, ears hurt, headache on,and off. Feels like bad allergies. No fever though.

– Covid type symptoms and exposure to several co-workers, and a grandchild who had Covid. I got tested at my local clinic on 9/28/21 and it was negative. I also had trouble with a kidney stone for the first time and saw a dr in June for that.

Middle ear effusion, Hypersomnia and Dry mouth

ZHK-26953-70224

– Extreme dry mouth at night. Sleep several hours more at night post vaccinations

– Slightly Scratchy throat very deep down in upper chest. For about a week and a half. Too deep to clear.

– Increasingly bothersome tinnitus. Sounds like my heart is Beating and fluid is pulsating in my ear.

– Joint and muscle pain and body aches. Dont think its related to vaccine.

– The day after I received the vaccine I became very ill with bad headache, chills, all over body aches, and some nausea.

– Vertigo and increased tinnitus

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