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.
Burning sensation, Blood pressure increased and Tremor
2.8.2021 – I do have a pacemaker and I also have Von Willebrands, Type 1 but no other issues.
2.27.2021 – Fatigue and headaches
3.7.2021 – Pain and burning when I got the shot
4.3.2021 – Have a rash on my stomach. Seeing my skin doctor next week. My skin doctor this next week.
4.10.2021 – Last Sunday - woke up - fever, shaking all over, chills, wanting to throw up but could not, horrible stomach & abdomen pain, very nauseated, body aches, stomach gurgling like crazy, watery diarrhea that woke me up earky Mon morning, itching all over Family Doctor - they felt it was a 24 - 48 hr virus
4.17.2021 – My blood pressure has been very erratic from: 178/106/85 down to 88/53/60. Phone call to Hypertension Doctor
6.5.2021 – A lot of body aches, pain in arms, hands and feet. Possibly my fibromyalgia. My family doctor, spine care clinic and physical therapy
3.6.2022 – Have had extreme fatigue and nausea for 2 years. Feel like I want to drop to the floor or pass out. Problems trying to get projects done. Short of breath.
Hyposmia, Hypogeusia and Taste disorder
1.22.2021 – Heart palpitations and slightly increased heart rate of 85-100bpm at rest
2.9.2021 – Swollen right sub-tonsillar lymph node for 1-2 days
1.5.2022 – Body aches, headache, cough, chest congestion, nasal congestion, and fatigue for 2 days. Got tested for Covid and was negative.
11.24.2022 – Headaches, loss of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, chills, body aches during Covid-19 positive illness. I now have a change/decrease in taste/smell ever since the illness.
Generalized anxiety disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Ligament sprain
4.16.2021 – Headache but I have a headache condition and this is no worse than a typical day.
4.17.2021 – I have a headache condition and my headache is slightly worse than a typical day, but within standard deviation. Probably due to an environmental condition and not the vaccine
4.19.2021 – I have a mild headache I have a headache condition and its no worse than a typical day.
4.21.2021 – I have a headache condition and this is a typical day for me :). Im so sorry if someone has to clean my answers every time but Im just trying to answer the question as honestly as possible.
4.22.2021 – I have chronic headaches and this is a typical day for me
5.8.2021 – I have a headache condition and recent oral surgery that are much more likely sources for my headache
5.9.2021 – I have a chronic headache condition
8.7.2021 – Mild head cold
5.8.2022 – I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and ADHD combined type, and those symptoms have changed on medication. In person specialist visit
9.29.2022 – Light headedness, dizziness, weakness
Myalgia, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity
2.9.2021 – Joint pain & muscle soreness is normal on cold days, but entire upper arm is sore from injection.
2.10.2021 – Joint pain & muscle aches are normal for me during cold weather. The headache & fatigue is likely due to vaccine.
2.11.2021 – Joint & muscle pain due to cold weather. Headache is gone.
2.13.2021 – Normal pain for cold days.
2.14.2021 – Joint & muscle pain likely due to cold weather.
2.15.2021 – Pain due to cold weather.
2.16.2021 – Due to weather.
3.10.2021 – Normally have muscle & joint pain.
3.11.2021 – Normally have joint & muscle pain.
9.8.2021 – Chronic cough last ~3 weeks. COVID test 1 week into coughing was negative.
10.27.2021 – I normally have muscle & joint pain.
11.1.2021 – Normal for me.
11.3.2021 – Due to rainy weather.
9.10.2022 – Joint/muscle pain is normal for me.
9.11.2022 – Normal pain level
9.14.2022 – Normal
9.30.2022 – Allergies
Injected limb mobility decreased, Mobility decreased and Injection site pain
4.10.2021 – First I have a shot every week. I have NEVER had such a painful shot. I wonder about the experience or capability of the shot giver. She could have hit a nerve, anyway I have been recovering ever since. It was too painful to lift my left arm sideways
4.15.2021 – My condition was worst the first three weeks. I've seen a doctor and prescribed some steroids the second week of no being able to raise my arm. It's gotten a bit better but let's make sure qualified people are giving the shots.
Jaw clicking, Uterine pain and Arthropathy
4.10.2021 – I have a clicking in my jaw when I attempt to eat anything it doesnt hurt but I dont remember this before the second shot
4.11.2021 – Still feel the clicking in my jaw when I chew but no other issues
10.10.2021 – Last night early this morning I had chills and I even had a nose bleed this afternoon
10.11.2021 – Under arms still tender
10.14.2021 – My period should have been done but I have some bleeding today
10.17.2021 – I felt pms ish And uterine pressure although my period ended last week
10.22.2021 – I have a wired weakness in my hip. Don't know if it's age or related to my vaccination but I feel like it could just give out
12.24.2022 – My period has been off since Ive had my booster
Parkinson's disease, Abdominal distension and Balance disorder
3.29.2021 – I have Parkinsons, so the tiredness is just a little more than usual.
3.30.2021 – At this time I think my fatigue has nothing to do with the vaccine. I just think it is a symptom of Parkinsons.
3.31.2021 – Due to Parkinsons, not the vaccine.
4.17.2021 – I have Parkinsons so I experience these symptoms daily. But, a little stronger today about 3 hrs after vaccine.
5.1.2021 – Headache, painful gut, severe bloating of extremities, and stomach.
4.14.2022 – Parkinson's disease symptoms; nausea, headache, pain and loss of balance. My doctors office
Weight increased, Sinus headache and Injection site bruising
2.22.2021 – Mild sore throat and sniffles, but possibly related to seasonal/dust allergies.
2.23.2021 – Possibly just allergies, but mild sore throat, congestion, and cough worse when waking that goes away later in the day.
2.24.2021 – General cold symptoms: cough, sinus congestion (cause of headache), sneezing, and sore throat. Covid test at onset of symptoms was negative.
2.25.2021 – Cold/sinus infection symptoms: congestion, cough, sinus headache.
3.21.2021 – Bruising at the injection site.
3.23.2021 – Bruise at injection site yellowing and fading.
3.26.2021 – Bruise at injection site about half faded.
9.17.2021 – Extreme weight gain (60lbs), lower back pain, chest pain
Hypoacusis, Renal pain and Swelling face
3.14.2021 – Numbness on my left side of the body. Face and arm. Tingling and itching as well. High blood pressure.
3.28.2021 – Neuropathy like pain. Started on my arm and then spread over my back. Its absolutely painful to touch my skin.Still getting nauseous out of the blue.
4.4.2021 – Numbness on right side, mainly in the face.
4.5.2021 – Numbness on my entire right side( injection side) . Hearing effected as well. Swelling in my face.
4.6.2021 – Kidney pain, insomnia
4.8.2021 – Increased depression. Different than normal. Also had that previous days, which I didn't mention.
4.10.2021 – Depression
4.11.2021 – Kidney pain? Back pain?
4.4.2022 – Cough, numbness inside the outer shell of the body, sore throat, weakness, fatigue.
Crohn's disease, Abdominal distension and Erythema
4.10.2021 – Injection site red and itchy and expanding down my arm
7.5.2021 – My Crohns disease was in remission before i got the shots. After the first shot it started acting up but got better. After the second shot my crohns got a lot worse and has not improved even though its been months now.
10.4.2021 – Bloating with constant diarrhea. I had a catscan which showed nothing. I will be getting an upper endoscopy. My Crohn's disease may have been triggered.
2.19.2022 – My Crohns disease has been activated. I was in remission since 2003 until my first vaccine shot in january 2021. Each vaccine made it worse and after the booster, i now nees durgery and infusions.
Blood glucose decreased, Therapeutic response unexpected and Abdominal pain
6.13.2021 – Severe abdominal pain. I have only had this a couple of times before. Had to take medicine prescribed by doctor to alleviate the pain to avoid going to ER.
6.16.2021 – Feeling much better!
7.24.2021 – I had a dizzy spell Thursday. Felt like I would pass out. When I saw my doctor in December, I was no longer pre-diabetic & my cholesterol had gone down 40 points. Now Im wearing a glucose sensor & having very low blood sugar readings around 50. Regular doctors office visit
Erythema, Hyperhidrosis and Lymph node pain
3.17.2021 – Occasionally a little sweat
4.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node above left collar bone. Visible
4.16.2021 – Lymph node above left collar bone still swollen but has gone down slightly
4.17.2021 – Lymph node still swollen but seems to be smaller
4.20.2021 – Lymph node very small now
5.26.2021 – Diarrhea fever fatigue Saw my pcp
5.17.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under left arm and side of breast and on neck line same side
5.18.2022 – Lymph nodes still swollen in clavicle area, left side and red but not as red as yesterday. Lymph nodes under left arm and along side of breast still slightly tender
5.19.2022 – Lymph nodes still swollen but definitely went down . Still a little painful under left arm
5.20.2022 – Lymph nodes less sore
6.19.2022 – Sore throat, stuffy nose
Impaired work ability, Decreased appetite and Myalgia
1.29.2021 – I had severe symptoms 10 hours after second shot. I felt fine 48 hours after second shot but had teeth chattering chills that began 10 hours after second shot. Also had chills, headache, loss of appetite & muscle& joint aches.
1.30.2021 – I didnt get the safe check-in the day after my second shot so didnt get to tell you I missed work for chills/sweats/muscle & body aches/headache causing nausea and calling out of work. I know I was making antibodies so a good thing but wonder why you didnt check in that particular day.
2.1.2021 – I had experienced symptoms 10 hours after my second shot that were severe for about 8 to 10 hours then I got better.
2.3.2021 – No problems since missing work the day after second shot when you didnt contact me to see how I was doing.
Salivary gland enlargement, Mastectomy and Abdominal pain
1.6.2021 – Very minor abdominal pain and some mild nausea off/on. Likely unrelated.
1.15.2021 – Yesterday had headache and nausea
1.17.2021 – A lymph node in breast is swollen. Getting an ultrasound this week. (mastectomy side) Saw breast surgeon for swollen lymph node in masectomy side of breast. Could be unrelated to 2nd vaccine
2.3.2021 – Headaches for a couple of days last week unusual for me. Now gone.
1.14.2022 – Enlarged Bakers Duct under tongue Oral surgeon
Heart rate increased, Palpitations and Migraine
7.13.2021 – Heart rate significantly increased. Been running as high as 128. Can very predominantly feel my heart thumping throughout the day. Slight discomfort in the chest area.
7.14.2021 – Resting heart rate is still elevated.
7.15.2021 – Heart rate is still elevated. Extreme migraine, felt nauseous a couple hours before vomiting.
7.16.2021 – Elevated heart rate, chest tightness, hard to take a deep breath.
7.17.2021 – Heart rate is still elevated. Running on average at about 117, 70s is normal for me.
7.18.2021 – Heart palpitations continue. Heart rate is as high as 127 at rest (60s normal for me)
7.21.2021 – Heart rate elevated. Went to Urgent Care again, got set up an appointment for a Holter Monitor.
Photopsia, Vitreous floaters and Vision blurred
5.20.2021 – Diarrhea yesterday, too. Forgot to report it.
12.21.2021 – Fatigue and tiredness every day since the shot.
12.23.2021 – Fatigue and nausea every day since shot. I had not made an association until now. Just lingering.
6.14.2022 – Right eye had a rapid onset of large blurring floater(s). Blurring seems to move from periphery to inner corner, then back out Occasional flashing at periphery. This has been about one month. Continues. No eye doc seen, yet.
Systemic lupus erythematosus rash, Pulmonary pain and Brain fog
8.19.2021 – My left arm where I received the COVID shot went numb all the way to my thumb, first and second finger, including my shoulder, the side of my left neck and face. And because I heard magnets stick after the shot I tried it and it really did happen.
8.26.2021 – Headache and stiff neck since a few hours after 2nd shot, rash right postetior mid back 5 days after shot getting worse, i am 22 days after 2nd shot. IShort of breath and weaker than normal on mild exertion.Magnet sticks arms, chest forehead.
9.1.2021 – Continued right side mid thoracic lupus like rash, continued headache, continued extreme tiredness/fatigue/continued left face, arm, hand numbness. Achy lungs and chest, sore throat, bilateral aches of esrs. Terrible brain fog. Appointment made to see doctor
9.8.2021 – Rash on left dorsal side remains, worse, numbness left side face, arm, thumb remains, loss of taste since 2nd vaccine, beain fog, headache, malaise since 2nd vaccine
9.15.2021 – Feel pretty rough today.
Cardiac disorder, Hypersomnia and Mobility decreased
2.15.2021 – It is -22 hear that can not be helping
7.11.2022 – I think i have covid long hall not sure going to (b)(6) on the 10th August verry week dizzy sleep up to 18 to 20 hr's a. Day don't no no energy at all
10.10.2022 – I tasted + on July 27 this year i think i have llong hual verry week i have hart problem's and haveing problems geting around but the doctors say there is nothing they can do about it is there any thing out there that will help please let me no
Dry mouth, Flushing and Tremor
4.16.2021 – Slight dry mouth and very slight metallic taste
4.17.2021 – Prolonged Hot flashes
4.18.2021 – Mild tingling in head
4.21.2021 – Head felt dizzy at night
4.28.2021 – Moderate to extreme fatigue and mild nausea/dizziness days 9-12 post vaccination Fluish feeling, slightly heavy feeling in lungs day 9-10.
5.13.2021 – Extreme shaking during chills
5.14.2021 – Slight occasional mild pain in shin ( lower leg) last 24 hours
5.16.2021 – Very slight diarrhea last couple days
6.16.2021 – More tired and head a little foggy, tingly feeling
5.13.2022 – Tired
Rest regimen, Hemorrhage in pregnancy and Amenorrhea
4.25.2021 – Dizzy
5.1.2021 – I havent had a menstruated since my shot. I was supposed to start 3 weeks ago. Im usually very regular every 28 days.
5.8.2021 – I have not had a menstrual cycle in a 8 weeks.
5.15.2021 – I have still not menstruated since my first vaccine. Ive taken pregnancy tests twice a week, all negative. I am normally very regular and the only thing I can think of that was different in the vaccine which I received in March.
6.1.2021 – I had a migraine for 3 days. I was nauseous and threw up from the pain. I felt dizzy and I missed a day of work.
10.18.2021 – I'm pregnant, 11 weeks in I started hemmoridging and am now on bed rest until bleeding stops.
4.18.2022 – Periodic ringing in my ears that comes and goes. Seems to be one side at a time. But both ears get ringing from time to time. I'd say once or twice a week. I've NEVER had a ringing in my ear before so this is new.
Eye swelling, Ocular hyperemia and Swelling face
4.2.2021 – I want to retract the buzzing in my ears. I looked at my calendar and it started 1 day before I received the vaccine
4.30.2021 – I had a red ump under my right eye, my injection was on the right side. The swelling went down a little and the lump dropped from above the cheek bone to below the cheek bone. It is still on my face.
5.21.2021 – 2 migraine headaches this week, hoping theyre related to the weather and not a vaccine side effect.
5.28.2021 – Fatigued, very tired
10.22.2021 – Problems with equilibrium/balance
Cyanosis, Skin discoloration and Peripheral swelling
3.16.2021 – Knee pain second day it getting a bit better
3.17.2021 – Joint pain @ left knee improving
3.18.2021 – Not today
4.3.2021 – Odd thing, shortly aft the 2nd shot my left middle finger got numb & bluish, felt tight. Shot was on Left arm. Kept gently massaging but didnt help. Next day my finger was somewhat less dark, less tight, but the dark color & tightness would come & go. Tho not severe. Once in a while it became white. In evening today it feels better & blue is almost gone.
4.4.2021 – My finger swelling has now gone away
4.5.2021 – No tks
4.6.2021 – None
4.7.2021 – Not tiday
4.8.2021 – I don't think so
Lip exfoliation, Lip dry and Oral discomfort
1.14.2021 – Just got the shot. No symptoms yet.
1.16.2021 – Only slightly nauseous this morning. Fine now.
1.17.2021 – Very slight right shoulder joint pain. Injection shoulder.
3.3.2021 – Nasal/sinus congestion
3.24.2021 – Eye infection. Viral
5.12.2021 – The only issue was burning and dryness on my lips. I had this happen after having a mild case of Covid. Nothing after the vaccination until about a week ago when it started again. Seems to be getting better now.
10.2.2021 – I have been sleeping more, but not tired all day.
10.3.2021 – Oversleeping at night
10.11.2021 – My lips have started to burn and peel just like they did when I got a mild case of Covid over a year ago. Also slept 10 hours last night. Not the usual for me.
12.27.2021 – Swollen left foot arch on upper side. Painful to walk. No injury. It makes no sense.
4.15.2022 – Most pain is in the shoulder/deltoid muscle.
4.16.2022 – Very little muscle ache.
7.15.2022 – Bulging C7 disc. Emergency room visit. Physiatrist visit, MRI, and fluoroscope epidural.
Bronchitis, Hyperhidrosis and Neck pain
2.1.2021 – Lightheaded feeling
2.18.2021 – Unwell feeling and fairly intense muscle ache starting in my neck and shoulders and gradually moving down my back. ~ 4 days. Now OK.
3.1.2021 – Just some light headed was, dont know if it is vaccine related.
3.3.2021 – Brain fog
3.10.2021 – Back ache, fatigue after exertion. Now starting to improve.
3.24.2021 – Joint pain
5.28.2021 – Currently I have what seems to be a be a bad cold after stressful travel, but I dont think it has anything to do with the vaccine.
8.25.2021 – Bronchitis
10.29.2022 – Weakness, unusual sweating. Surprised I have still not fully recovered after so many days. Worst reaction since #2
Injection site pain, Fatigue and Headache
4.3.2021 – Feeling a bit fuzzy in the head.
4.4.2021 – Not too tired and not really a headache, just some lingering fuzziness that could be from allergies.
4.5.2021 – I had a bit of a headache, but that was probably due to fasting. Also, in the question about have you felt Feverish or had a fever today is asking 2 questions but there is only one answer.
4.6.2021 – The pain I feel at the injection site is barely noticeable, but I still can feel a teeny, teeny, teeny bit. bit
Flank pain, Joint stiffness and Contusion
7.27.2021 – Ankles feel like they are stiff or maybe start to retain water.
7.28.2021 – Numb feel to my ankle and feet, developed a bruise on my right lower leg near my ankle,feels like a slight bump might be developing, will keep an eye on it. Please advise if need be
8.21.2021 – Poor mobility due pain and pinching and spasms in the lower right side. Lots of pain. Immobile
8.22.2021 – Pain in my lower right side around hip to my backbone,. Other condition not associated with the vaccine
Grip strength decreased, Impaired driving ability and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
1.29.2021 – My arm was doing ok, but a friend went to hug me and put her arm around me and squeed, my arm started hurting and swelling turn red, it's still is red and hurts alittle
3.26.2021 – My left hand has been swelling and also the side of my hand hurts my doctor called in a prescription for my hand and I will be getting it x-ray on that hand, it's been like this for two weeks, but I thought it would have gone down Just saw my family doctor
5.14.2021 – My hands are swollen and it makes it hard to do anything or to hold on to things and I can't drive, they hurt to much
4.27.2022 – Just the one's I check
5.24.2022 – I feel like I'm getting sick, my arm feels better, but I been having headache's and nausea, I don't believe that it's because of the shot, because I was giving new medication so I don't know if it's because the shot or the medicine
5.31.2022 – Been feeling bad for two days my throat hurts and I have been having chills but this morning I do feel better I don't really eat much I have no taste,but I do eat some because I'm a diabetic I'm hoping that this well pass
Injection site hypoesthesia, Back pain and Arthralgia
7.31.2021 – Where i got the shot is numb, but, my forearm muscle is hurting a little bit.. and you should have questions for the night before too because i had other symptoms with the 1st shot, but it was only at night.. the next morning was fine.
8.1.2021 – My back, arm, knees and feet hurt today
8.2.2021 – My body still hurts today, but, not hardly as bad as yesterday
8.3.2021 – My back is still hurting, but, it is getting better. Nothing else hurts except my back.
8.4.2021 – Im ALL better. I only checked headache bcuz, it wouldn't ler me type, im all better. No symptoms.
Sensitivity to weather change, Blood glucose increased and Flushing
1.10.2021 – I had some chills last night but it could have just been the cold weather.
2.7.2021 – Yesterday, my face was flushed immediately after getting the shot. It did this for the first injection too. Last night I had really bad insomnia causing my blood sugars to be elevated this a.m. Also had cone heartburn overnight. Todays fatigue & aches are due to the lack of sleep. Not sure if that was related to vaccine or not.
Pollakiuria, Abdominal distension and Erythema
2.4.2021 – 1/24 stat rested with stomach issues. Cramps and bloated. 1/25 cramps, every time I ate it hurt more cramps, 1/26 bad cramps same symptoms again by the time I drove home from work I was in severe stomach pain than I had to go to bathroom could hold
2.25.2021 – I had headaches, stomach cramps. For 3 days. Now Ive been going to the bathroom more than once everyday. Now today my hands started hurting and they turn Red. From 1050am to 2pm. I worked with her in the hospital.
3.1.2021 – Going to the bathroom multiple times a day. Going for Endoscopy and colonoscopy March 17
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