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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, Nasal operation and Bone swelling

ZKC-15599-40133

– Slightly blurry vision

– Slight swelling in arm of shot not at injection site by epitrochlear lymph nodes and a lot of pains do some redness. Also pain in lower inside ankles and sore throat Emailed doctor about pain in possible lymph nodes to see what to do. Hurts to the touch.

– Pain in lymph nodes all over body

– Pain in lymph nodes in head, neck, underarms, breast, mid arm near inside elbow, groin, and behind knee upper leg. Slight swelling in mid arm .

– Pain in armpit lymph nodes and back of knees ankles and elbow lymph areas as well as breast

– Lymph nodes still very sore

– Sore lymph nodes

– Have degenerative disc disease in lower back and has felt like flair up past few days in spine; Lymph nodes much better, dont hurt to the touch the skin anymore but still sore to the touch in some areas: head and ankle area. Arms and chest and legs much better finally in lymph areas

– Slight fever and chills for a day then went away.Lymph node pain subsided slightly for a couple days but as of yesterday felt like punched in the face, slight fever, elevated back pain, elevated pain in in spots in breasts,armpits,sore throat & ear

– Swollen painful lymph nodes, sore throat

– Some blurred vision; still swollen sore lymph nodes in left arm of shot

– Sore throat and swollen sore lymph nodes

– Lymph pain

– Still sore swollen lymph nodes

– Mild swelling of lymph nodes and sore throat still (and around it)

– Still sore lymph nodes and throat and forget to mention slightly blurred vision that comes and goes.

– Cough and sneezing and brown mucus

– Congestion and green mucus draining and developing cough with congestion Had nasalplasty and nasal tube reduction

– Elevated body temp at night by +0.7-1.2, headache, fatigue, more back pain than usual chronic back pain, using inhaler more

– Heart murmur. But echocardiogram cAme out ok within normal parameters. Granulomas in right breast noted on mammogram . Elevated glucose levels Echocardiogram and mammogram due to denser beast tissue on right breast

– Lumps and pain in back of legs Doctor ordered ultrasound to rule out blood clot. Ultrasound showed no blood clot.

– Pain and tiffness in right hand and joints of hand.

– Mild increased swelling in neck and collarbone

– Swollen gland on neck still above collarbone and sore throat and runny nose

– Sore throat; stiff neck; still swollen glands in collar bone

– Sneezing, sore throat, swollen glands in arm pits, runny nose

– Still fatigue and now cough and diarrhea with the ongoing congestion, sneezing.

– Severe congestion; cough; still swollen lymph in neck; sore throat w/ loss of voice intermittently, a lot of phlegm in back of throat hard to cough up. Over counter meds as instructed and now starting antibiotics

Stress, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Heart rate increased

ZKD-22661-74742

– I had a headache before the vaccine, took Tylenol. Got better but now back again after vaccine. Might be stressed out more than everything.

– The first day, about 6 hours after my shot, I took a nap and was woke up by a rapid pounding heart rate. It lasted about 1 min. Forgot to include that in initial report.

– Woke up a bit nauseous but went away as day went on

– Stuffy drippy nose

– Headache

– Stuffy drippy nose. Cough

– Stuffy

– Stuffy cough

Loss of bladder sensation, Urinary incontinence and Bone pain

ZKD-30387-51021

– I didnt report this earlier because I thought it was a coincidence, but my asthma has been noticeably worse since getting the vaccine (not super severe, just more frequent). Im still not sure its related, but thought it was worth mentioning.

– Excruciating bone pain

– Excruciating bone pain (better this morning, but got worse yesterday after my last check in)

– More asthma issues than normal

– Had more asthmatic symptoms that are unusual for me

– I had an incident of losing control of my bladder, which has never happened before.

– My asthma has been worse.

– Worsened asthma (worsened after first two shots and again after I recently received the bivalent vaccine).

Hypotonia, Nervousness and Balance disorder

ZKE-10782-65335

– Similar aches pain regularly. Chilled after waiting outside

– little off kilter, balance shaky but happens often

– Still a bit wobbly, unbalanced but not unusual for me

– Off balance

– Still unbalanced. Mild pain radiating down forearm to hand

– Still dizzy & off balance

– Balance still off

– Pain radiates down to hand

– Runny nose, sneezing

– Joint pain worse, especially in hands, grip getting worse every day, losing muscle everywhere

Gingivitis, Noninfective gingivitis and Facial pain

ZKE-22083-13683

– Infection in gum line

– Gum infection probably not related to vaccine.

– Facial swelling from gum inflammation

– Pain and swelling on side of face from possible sinus or gum infection

– Nausea, headache, malaise

– All of my pains (other than mild tenderness at injection site) are related to pre-existing injuries, but I suspect a generalized inflammatory response has aggravated them. Ice packs for injuries may contribute to or cause the chills Im experiencing.

– Rash is more like a few very small bright red blood filled bumps scattered on arms and legs.

– Knee inflammation

Dysmenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Upper-airway cough syndrome

ZKE-25631-22549

– My worse symptoms were fatigue and myalgia between 24-34 hrs post vaccine. Ibuprofen helped. Wish I had taken it more often to prevent any symptoms

– Runny nose x 2 days

– Sinus congestion

– Irregular menses. Started bleeding heavy and cramping day 12 of my cycle.

– Fatigue, sinus congestion and post nasal drip, mild productive cough probably mostly from post nasal drainage. Intermittent body aches. No fever. Lasting 3-4 wks so far.

Pulmonary congestion, Influenza like illness and Abdominal discomfort

ZKE-51820-97158

– Swollen axillary gland under arm of injection

– Swollen axillary gland under the arm of the injection site

– Difficulty breathing/chest pain

– Chest pain / difficulty breathing

– Fatigue, shortness of breath

– Extreme exhaustion, aching joints and muscles, difficulty breathing.

– Continued feeling of chest pressure / congestion in my lungs slight difficulty breathing.

– Contracted COVID, positive test results on 8/20/2021. Exposure on 8/14/21

– Flulike symptoms 3/7-9/2022. Nausea headache gastrointestinal distress diarrhea. No fever

Edema peripheral, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

ZKF-16563-29633

– Swollen and painful lymph node in armpit of arm that received injection

– Very very nauseous and visible swellingvand pain in the under arm of the arm that received the shot

– pain and swelling in underarm of arm that received the shot

– Swelling in under arm of the arm that received the shot

– Swelling in under arm of arm that received the shot

– Swelling in underarm of the arm that received the shot

– Diagnosed with COVID in November 2021

Cyst, Hordeolum and Swelling of eyelid

ZKF-23692-62365

– Pressure feeling behind right eye but didn't develop into headache

– Swelling on top eyelid R, likely a cyst or stye, now 3rd day, not likely related but wanted to note

– Still swollen R eyelid but stye

– Elevated temp but not fever

– Muscle ache is just on left shoulder/neck

– Week ago had stomach flu- w vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue and muscle pain/body aches . felt better in 24hrs. Rested and did not need treatment and was not able to test but isolated that day and masked as usual next day

– Cough, sore throat, stuffy nose past 7 days / tested negative for covid. but still masked when had to be out and worked remote

– Had cold/flu cough mucus

Leukoplakia oral, Oral mucosal discoloration and Lip injury

ZKF-27310-87784

– Metallic taste and smell

– Garlic taste and smell

– Temp was taken after aspirin.

– Tinnitus - loud

– Dry mouth, numb tongue

– Numb tongue and dry mouth

– Extremely dry mouth and tongue with a numbness and white dots under center in a row.

– Extremely dry mouth and tongue with swelling and some white spots under the tongue.

– Extremely dry mouth and tongue with swelling and some white spots under.

– Extremely dry mouth and tongue with swelling and burning pain while eating. At times it is very painful. Lips are very dry as well.

– The continued severe dry mouth, lips, tongue, and soreness. Quite painful to eat at times and severity fluctuates daily. This vegan after second shot and continued after booster. Tongue feels numb at times and food tastes off too.

– Continued extreme dry mouth, numb tongue, and painful burning sensation when eating. Water consumption does not alleviate the issue. Lips chafe as well.

– Extremely dry mouth.

– Oral pain, especially in the right tongue area, extremely dry mouth, difficult to swallow, bummpy dry area at lip and mouth area.

– Numb, dry tongue, pain under the tongue, swelling in the throat and tongue, pain in center of the chest.

– Extremely dry mouth and tongue tongue. Off taste and swelling.

– Extremely dry mouth and tongue with swelling and pain underneath, especially the right side. Odd tastes of food. Stuffiness and nasal draining.

– Extremely dry mouth and tongue with swelling and pain underneath the right side.

– Increased allergies and reactions to environment. Extremely dry mouth and tongue with swelling and pain underneath and odd taste. Congestion.

Head discomfort, Throat irritation and Neck pain

ZKH-22549-26438

– Scratchy throat

– Runny nose

– Runny/stuffy nose

– Pain under my right arm going into my right shoulder and neck. Started at 2am today.

– Same pain under right arm to right shoulder up to neck.

– Muscle pain under right arm is lessen. Still going into neck.

– Mild right underarm right shoulder and neck pain

– Headache. Head pressure. Body aches. Fatigue - just started today 7/26

– Runny nose, sore throat, bad headache, extreme fatigue, nausea. Positive for Covid on September 22 2021

Blister, Flank pain and Joint swelling

ZKJ-27339-10538

– Dizziness

– Headache, but Im a migraine sufferer

– Headache upon waking several days. I am a migraine sufferer and took a Fioricet, which seems to help me get through the day. I wake up with a headache daily now.

– Right inner elbow pain/swelling. Right tibia swelling and small pain in right calf, which been there since last month, didnt really bother with it as a pain.

– Left side pain today and abdominal pain/diarrhea today. Right elbow pain for the last 3 months.

– A couple of blisters to me big toe and lateral tarsal. Also a rash to upper foot.

– No

– Small bump under my right armpit, which seems better with warm compression. Don't feel it as much today. Started on Sunday.

– Joint pain from arthritis and fluid in leg/ knee. Also sinus/ allergies with a slight cough today. Occupational therapy

Anger, Mood swings and Herpes simplex

ZKJ-29788-14934

– I had a cold sore surface after not having one in over 3 years.

– Blurred vision

– Mood swings; short tempered

– Oral HSV flare up

– Cold sore outbreak on lips

– Increased fatigue and headaches

– I am still generally fatigued and have a slight headache that is continuous.

– I tested positive for Covid back in April and have been having vaginal pH imbalances

– Positive COVID-19 test for a second time

– General malaise, headache, sore throat, and runny/stuffy nose.

– Pink eye, sinus infection, upper respiratory infection all at the same time.

Mouth ulceration, Gastroenteritis viral and Urticaria

ZKJ-95687-58458

– Hives/red area moved and got larger

– Runny nose

– Asthma, probably spring allergies

– Stomach bug symptoms

– I had cold symptoms for 3 days at the end of July, didnt get tested.

– Shortness of breath 8 hours after, pain under arm

– Pain is worse in armpit and some swelling

– Pain under arm

– I had mouth ulcers the day after the shot that are finally gone. Not sure if it's related to shot or not

– Fever, headache, shortness of breath

Body temperature increased, Dysgeusia and Abdominal discomfort

ZKK-20398-13466

– Within the first few minutes...my whole body temp seemed to elevated..slightly

– Upper abdominal uncomfort

– Metallic taste in mouth...

– Since shot...all cuticles are red an hurt very minor..

– Joint painsthat have never gone away

– Joint/muscle pain My Dr was able to squeeze me in

– Still have aching joints/muscles in my elbows, wrists and fingers? Have re-advised my medical provider that my symptoms are still present from February-after my first booster shot.

Esophageal pain, Eructation and Body temperature decreased

ZKK-33509-53194

– Ringing in left ear and some congestion in left ear

– I haves failed to report over this week that if I walk on my treadmill or exert myself I get very weak and feel a bit sick. Last night I felt very strange, very weak and buzzy. I havent been able to do my normal running around without feeling really weak in my muscles and shaky.

– As previously reported, I get fatigued easily and cannot yet do my exercise routine of walking 45-50 minutes on a treadmill. Though have more energy today I had to lie down for an hour mid day.

– My normal temperature is 97.1 which was my temp before the shot

– Normally my temp is 97.1

– Temp dropped to 96.8 by mid morning

– Pain in esophagus, burping, indigestion and some nausea early on

– Recurring sinus infections

Telemedicine, Quarantine and Dysphagia

ZKL-21829-21501

– Chest pressure. Difficulty swallowing.

– Heat at injection site

– Worsened nausea, body aches, headaches, and fatigue. Low grade fevers.

– Radiating right side chest pain. Fatigue. Headache.

– Chest pain. Chest tightness. Body pain. Congestion

– Diarrhea nausea fever body aches headaches dizziness shortness of breath congestion vomiting fatigue. Pain and heat in lower leg. Unable to go for covid testing. Televisit with doctor. Acting in accordance with Presumptive covid positive quarantine

Injection site warmth, Injection site rash and Injection site pain

ZKL-26504-33841

– Rash, warmth, ache in injection site arm.

– Pain in shoulder above the injection site. Pain is in the joint but it started 12 days after the second injection, just like the pain after the first injection. My shoulder feels and functions like a frozen shoulder. It resolved after 3-4 days.

– Joint pain continues. Sharp pain in shoulder and new similar pain in the elbow of the injected arm. It is a little better but still present. Yesterday, there was heat over the injection site but it went away. No rash

Injection site pain, Chills and Arthralgia

ZKL-27323-82176

– No

– None to report

– No none.

– Nothing to report

– None

– No fever. Mainly body aches and chills

– A few days after my first shot I started have should joint pain, and it has not gone away. The level of pain varies and is subject to arm movements and pressure. The 2nd shot I received in the other arm and have not had the same symptoms.

– The shoulder that I received the 1st in continues to hurt and I am experiencing more pain with certain movements than I was last week.

– The should pain and discomfort is still present

– My left shoulder continues to ache at the joint when moved in certain directions. Its not worse but its not getting better either.

– Soreness in both shoulder after each shot, but not after the booster, however the shoulder was still hurting.

Eczema, Hot flush and Migraine

ZKL-27400-40405

– Not sure if the rash/full body itching is from vaccine or oak pollen season. (Either way, unusual for me.)

– The overall body itching has gone up & down - the vaccine may have triggered Eczema (which I havent had since I was a kid). My whole body feels itchy off and on and I do have a large patch of eczema on my chest that appeared 3 days after vaccine. Went to dermatologist

– A couple very mild hot flashes this morning and woke up with a nauseous migraine for 4th day in a row (not unusual for me pre-vaccine).

Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Infection and Gastroesophageal reflux disease

ZKL-29191-04086

– Nothing yet, but its only been 90 min.

– Lethargy

– My thinking has been fuzzy; I had not really noticed it on Monday, or it had not become noticeable, but Tuesday and yesterday, it became apparent. It persists and has been significant yesterday and today.

– Its important that my records indicate that I took the 1st Shingrix on Jan. 22nd, and Ill be taking the 2nd Shingrix only after Ive had my 2nd C19 inoculation & 3 weeks have passed.

– Many of my symptoms arose, and worsened, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; they have begun to subside today.

– My abdominal pain has been an intense indigestion, for Thursday, Friday and today. That has not lessened, but the rest of the symptoms seem to be lessening.

– Most symptoms have lessened, but the indigestion and acid reflux has persisted.

– Friday & Yesterday, I developed tiredness, a sore throat, respiratory congestion, feverishness & shortness of breath. It has continued & I still have feverishness, tiredness and shortness of breath today.

– Ive had mild symptoms, starting in late Nov. with my flu shot, getting worse with the 1st & 2nd Shingrix and both C19 inoculations, all jammed too closely together, but Im starting to feel better.

– I have experienced flulike symptoms for the past 6-7 weeks - although sinus swabs came back negative, a blood test proved positive for COVID-19 antibodies from an infection. I went to my G.P.s office twice

– I have been informed that I have Type II diabetes. Just a few days ago, I picked up a cold; my sinuses are clogged & running and my chest is congested.

Gingival graft, Gingival recession and Eyelid pain

ZKL-30095-67186

– Swollen lymph node

– 1.5 inch diameter hard lymph node on neck. It was painful for 2 days, it's taken 6 days to shrink down to normal size. Swollen eye lid moderate pain for 3 days. Injection site swollen & hard & swollen knuckles ab 6 hours on day 8. Fatigue 2-3 days Optometry apt to look at swollen eye lid

– Swollen joints, headache, tiredness

– Swollen and painful joints throughout body, achy legs and back, fatigue

– Swollen & achy joints (hands, feet, spine) and random muscle cramping & pain. Exhaustion and random nausea.

– Random appearing Injection site pain along with numbing down that arm and swollen finger joints. Pain lasted 12 hours, numbing on and off. Fatigue that same day.

– Tingling nerves/numbness, muscle weakness, headache, & fatigue

– Gum recession needing 4 gum grafts

Eye swelling, Swelling face and Pain in jaw

ZKL-90511-57914

– Headaches, jaw pain, right side of face swollen especially eye, achy and tired. I don't think out was vaccines related i think it is whatever is wrong with me that my dr. believes to be the beginning of am autoimmune disorder but can't pinpoint .

– A few hives...may not bre related to shotSevere headache...may not be related to shot,,,i have migraines

– The rash is more like hives

– Injection was on the left side. Numbness in arms ,especially in injection arm... from shoulder to elbow on both arms and to the elbow to the pinkie side of the wrist on the injection side. Also, the rash (more like hives) has flattened out more and have disappeared except on my left breast. I used zyrtec and benedryl. My costochondritis is acting up and my left lung felt wheezy.

– I feel like I'm on fire inside especially around my joints, but I am not running a fever. Really bad headache and my ribs feel tight.

– Dizzy and faint, right side at mid to bottom rib feels like its very heavy and tight.

– Severe headache, body aches, vomitting, diarrhea, congestion

Skin warm, Abdominal pain and Peripheral swelling

ZKM-12809-98216

– sore throat

– Rash on arm that started about a week ago. It was warm and swollen until a few days ago

– Muscle aches

– Probably not related but I donate plasma, and it generally takes 40 minutes but yesterday took 147 minutes. My draws were great but the return was incredibly difficult.

– Abdominal cramps and diarrhea

– swollen sore armpit

– armpit soreness

– Frequent headaches but those could be weather related

– Short of breath, fever, fatigue, diarrhea. These may be unrelated

Rheumatoid arthritis, Vomiting and Myalgia

ZKM-17133-83545

– Tired

– I have RA and skipped Methotrexate. Flare up is worse than normal. Not usually this nauseous and tired

– Pain probably related to Rheumatoid Arthritis

– Joint pain most likely from RA

– Joint pain is probably RA related

– Rheumatoid Arthritis

– Muscle and joint pain probably related to not taking RA medications

– Dizziness-moderate

– Bad RA flare up holding Methotrexate and Xeljanz 6 days

– Took methotrexate last night and feel alot better . Joint and body pain reported yesterday may have been from holding RA medications.

– Joint pain worse

– Dizziness and lightheadedness

– Feel like I caught a cold exactly 1 week after vaccine

– Congestion Family doctor

– Vomiting and diarrhea

Thoracic outlet syndrome, Vein disorder and Vasodilatation

ZKM-27991-00363

– Swelling of lips/tongue & chest pains

– Swelling of lips

– Swelling in lips/sinus pressure

– Swollen veins in both arms chest and veins

– Swollen vivid superficial veins in arms, hands, feet, and chest. Pain and tightness in affected areas.

– Swollen veins are painful, superficial, and throughout my body.Unable to get 2nd vaccine due to allergic reaction to 1st vaccine.

– Thoracic outlet syndrome - possible MCAS due to random allergic swelling to environment & foods

Kidney infection, Disorientation and Dry eye

ZKM-76328-41943

– Slight sense of disorientation/chest pain first 20 minutes after vaccine

– This occurred during the first week but I forgot to include. Occasional and fleeting but sharp pains in both ears, occurring one ear at a time.

– Kidney infection/uti

– Intense itchy dry but watery eyes In person appointment same day at normal eye doctor

– Dry itchy watery eyes that are not improving with steroid drops humidified no makeup etc

– Dry itchy eyes not improving with steroid drops and other at home remedies

Cardiospasm, Arteriospasm coronary and Migraine

ZKN-11336-89803

– Lightheaded and caused my heart spasms to escalate Heart spasms escalated and have been continuously happening since

– Headaches. I thought they were from the nitro I was taking for my coranary artery Vado-spasm that the shot sent into overdrive but I am not taking the long acting nitro anymore and I am still having migraines daily

– Dizziness, more coronary artery spasms, migraines and nausea

– Headaches and heart spasms nonstop but you dont read these so whats the difference

Injection site abscess, Injection site coldness and Feeling cold

ZKN-20517-24070

– My arm feels cold at injection site, cold feeling is radiating to other areas

– Congestion

– On day 8 after receiving the vaccine i experienced an injection site reaction. Site became swollen, tender, hot, bumpy, itchy and i had axillary pain for about 4 days. Symptoms relieved with ibuprofen and benadryl. Now back to normal.

– Positive for covid as of monday. Had fever, chills, scratchy throat, loss of taste, congestion, dizziness, fatigue, headache, diarrhea.

Lipoma, Limb mass and Deep vein thrombosis

ZKN-24346-84480

– None

– Blood clot in my right leg since Saturday Doctor appointment then to Vascular surgeon for sonogram

– Blood clots in my leg below my skin, not in my vein. Clot has gone down in my calf and has seen to go down to my ankle. Is not as sore as it was yesterday.

– Legs tingling

– Legs tingles some time. Dr. Visit. Had an ultrasound on my legs to see if blood clots were back. No blood clots but had a mass behind my right knee that they said was fatty tissue.

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