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.
Meniscus injury, Gait disturbance and Body temperature increased
3.17.2021 – My spinal stenosis is bad this week - difficult to walk. Nothing that could logically be related to covid vaccine
10.11.2021 – Fatigue/ tiredness are not new
11.9.2021 – Spinal stenosis has been acting up. Also vertigo. Makes walking difficult. Cannot say it is related to Covid vaccination
4.5.2022 – Covid. January 16. Cough, congestion , mild elevated temperature and very tired. Lasted about a week Torn miniscus - pain Dr did not want me in the office
5.6.2022 – Torn meniscus Surgery
10.8.2022 – Not unusual for me, May not be immunization
Spinal column injury, Abscess and Road traffic accident
1.15.2021 – But I usually am tired and achy.
1.28.2021 – Abbess of tooth. Temperature spike, pain, blood pressure spike, swollen face.Constipation Dental clinic for tooth, Urgent care for high blood pressure
2.16.2021 – Difficulty going to sleep last 2 nights
3.12.2021 – Problems sleeping. Cant go to sleep, seeing clock til 2 am some nights. When asleep interrupted almost hourly. Tried warm herbal teas, soft lullaby music, dark room, etc. I dont know if this is related to vaccine or not. Happening about 1 month now.
2.12.2022 – My car was t-boned by another car. I have been reuperating from cervical, lumbar and leg injuries. Private doctor and therapy healthcare in person.
7.14.2022 – Yesterday I a driipy nose, then last night I had nasal congestion so bad I could not use my CPAP machine. This morning temperature spiked to 100.2, then down to 99.8 at noon. Coughing and headache added to symptoms. So I use one of the self Covid t
7.21.2022 – Tested positive for Covid despite 4 shots of Moderna, last one on June 23, 2022. Zoom, email and telephone
12.23.2022 – Unexpected blood pressure pike twice. Dizziness, lite headache, unbslanced feeling. Fell on floor once. UHealth Clinic and Urgent care.
Oligomenorrhea, Polymenorrhea and Dysmenorrhea
4.6.2021 – Exacerbated period pain
4.27.2021 – My period has changed. It is much, much lighter in flow, darker in color- a dark burgundy instead of bright red, taking longer than usual, and more severe cramping.
5.2.2021 – My period started a week early, and 10 days later its still going. It will randomly start and stop. So I've had 2 periods in 1 month, and its lasting almost half a month. As reported last time, it is still a dark burgundy color.
B-cell small lymphocytic lymphoma, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia and Injection site paresthesia
9.14.2021 – Extremely itchy red hives on my torso (that appear to be one possible sign of COVID according to the ZOE symptom study that I participate in). I also had cough/cold symptoms passed along by my grandson (who tested negative for COVID)
9.27.2021 – Slight tingling in the arm where injected
9.28.2021 – Slight pins and needles in the arm where I had the injection
9.30.2021 – slight tingling/pins&needles in arm/hand where injection was given
10.1.2021 – slight tingling in arm where injection was
10.22.2021 – pins and needles in arm/hand where the injection was
10.29.2021 – Swollen glands
12.24.2021 – Markers for CLL and SLL on flow cytometry
Tinnitus, Rash and Arthralgia
5.17.2021 – The rash is not directly around the injection site but below it, a little more than halfway down the upper arm, on the outside of the arm.
5.18.2021 – Buzzing or vibrating sensation in the ears, mainly the right ear. Started on Sunday after receiving the second vaccine dose.
5.21.2021 – The buzzing/tinnitus-like symptoms in my right ear seem to have diminished slightly.
5.22.2021 – Still intermittent buzzing/tinnitus in right ear.
5.25.2021 – Still experiencing a fluttering or buzzing sensation in right ear. Rash on left arm still visible but starting to fade.
5.30.2021 – In addition to the initial arm soreness (which resolved after about 3 or 4 days), and the arm rash which has still not completely faded, I have started to experience what seems like joint pain in my hips, which I have never experienced before.
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, Anti-thyroid antibody increased and Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased
4.5.2021 – My hot flashes came back after vaccine and my eye sight is off - I dont know if it is related to vaccine but wanted to let CDC know
4.19.2021 – Strange metallic taste in my mouth
4.20.2021 – This vaccine brings on my hot flashes it disrupts my hormones please put this in your research it effects women differently!
4.21.2021 – I believe this covid vaccine disrupts female hormones - both shots brought my hot flashes back
4.24.2021 – Hot flashes after vaccines !
4.25.2021 – Hot flashes are back after taking these vaccines it messes w womens hormones please put that in your data
5.3.2021 – Extreme fatigue and brain fog
5.17.2021 – The fatigue as not left me since the 2nd shot its been almost 4 weeks?
5.24.2021 – What you all need to realize is the the covid vaccine is much harsher on women it took me 4 weeks or more to recover from the 2nd shot - fatigue brain fog return and hot flashes - it messes w our hormones
7.19.2021 – After the 2nd vaccine my hashimotos antibodies got very high, my TSH went up, my cholesterol went up 20 points , my blood sugar went up
10.18.2021 – Since my 2nd vaccine April 19 I have fatigue my thyroid antibodies went up my thyroid meds had to be changed concentration is off
11.25.2022 – High blood sugar and AIC after 3 rd vaccine after vaccine 1-2 I had same response but this is dangerously high now
Mucous stools, Hematochezia and Abdominal pain lower
2.19.2021 – Suffer from chronic migraines and had migraine prior to injection. Also have IBS so unsure if vaccine related
2.20.2021 – Upset stomach, no interest eating. Do suffer from chronic migraines so dont know if headache due to shot or just migrsine
2.21.2021 – Severe bloody stool and bloody mucus stool starting 32 hrs post vaccine. Severe abdominal (lower) cramps
2.23.2021 – In appetence Was regarding previous days symptoms
2.26.2021 – Do have chronic migraines so could be why have headache
3.19.2021 – Dizziness
4.30.2021 – More wheeze, asthma not as regulated (maybe weather related)
Nail disorder, Dry skin and Axillary mass
4.23.2021 – Ears ringing
11.22.2021 – Swollen tender lump under armpit side of vaccine.
11.23.2021 – Continued swelling under armpit on side of shot
11.24.2021 – Still have lump in armpit area on side of shot. It is beginning to go down.
11.25.2021 – Continued swelling under armpit.
11.26.2021 – Continued swelling under armpit on side of vaccination.
5.20.2022 – Since having COVID in April: ears ringing, headaches, tired, and changes in hair (thinning/falling out), skin (extremely dry), and nails (breaking).
Periorbital swelling, Eye infection and Gout
2.5.2021 – Took it easy no otc drugs ie tylenol
2.6.2021 – A bit lyrgatic
2.7.2021 – A bit lethargic no fever had trouble sleeping last night
2.27.2021 – Knee joint pain left hand below thumb first thought it was due to arthritis but havent had these symptoms in a couple of years so attribute the joint pain to the vaccine on the 25th
2.28.2021 – Knee pain controlled with tylenol
3.1.2021 – Knee joint pain using OTC Voltaren cream
3.2.2021 – Still experiencing joint pain in both knees possible but not diagnosiss RA Tried biofreeze and found great relief
3.3.2021 – Somewhat subsiding no need for Tylenol today ! Yay !
3.4.2021 – Still having arthritic knee pain is this normal my second vaccination was 2/25 I took Tylenol to ease the soreness
3.11.2021 – Since my 2nd vaccination 2/25 I have had a flare up of arthritis in my left knee joint. I have tried to calm it by using Tylenol but it has not done much good. I have even tried turmeric supplements to calm the irritation. Still uncomfortable at nite
3.18.2021 – Left leg knee joint went today for ultra sound to rule out anything other than arthritis
3.30.2022 – Gout lower left ankle Never had it before
5.20.2022 – Sweated quite a bit through the night
5.24.2022 – Eye infection
5.25.2022 – Eye infection & swelling under left eye
Telemedicine, Angina pectoris and Skin discoloration
1.13.2021 – 1/12/2021 Moderna vaccine about 1hr and 1/2 after shot had bad chest upper stomach pain unusual pain never felt before. Might have been a rapid heart response. Lasted like a few minutes but subsided ,went away. I am very concerned! Trying to find a doctor or tell health now.
1.14.2021 – Jan12,2021 @3:45pm unusual pain in chest 1 hour 15 minutes after Moderna (b)(6) , it lasted a few minutes, then no more. One time event only after vaccine. I do not have any history of heart issues. But was significant!.today just a migraine headache temple eye/ear area . Virtual health (b)(6)
1.15.2021 – Went to doctor about Chest pain 1hr after Moderna shot he suggested getting heart checked out so I am making appointment. Virtual visit (b)(6) express care referral to primary care doctor making appointment.
1.16.2021 – The heart pain on1/12/2021 need doctor to check heart Waiting for doctor appointment
1.18.2021 – Mild pain arm of shot
1.21.2021 – Waiting for doc appointment for 1st day chest pain
7.15.2021 – Still have a dark skin coloration on both sides of stomach. Stings on a regular basis. Only had 1st Moderna shot Jan 2021. Getting 2nd shot this wee or next. Went to a general doc back in March ,she did not know what it was.
Glycosylated hemoglobin increased, Sleep disorder and Blood pressure increased
2.12.2021 – Dizziness & tight chest 10 minutes after injections. I was monitored onsite for about an hour. When the symptoms improved I went hone. I feel fine now (5 hours later).
2.26.2021 – Upset stomach, diarrhea, headaches
3.12.2021 – Right after the shot I felt dizzy. I was monitored and my blood pressure was going up. I continued to be monitored and then it went back down Monitoring by a doctor at the vaccination locations
3.16.2021 – I dont know if its related but my heart keeps racing. So much so I couldnt sleep last night.
6.11.2021 – I have diabetes. I dont know if its related, but my blood test shows my A1C rose dramatically - from 7.1 to 9.7.
Feces soft, Feeling cold and Dyspepsia
1.15.2021 – The room spun very quickly for a short while
2.4.2021 – A little light headed a few times. Some stomach discomfort and stool consistency is softer and seems connected to my stomach symptoms.
2.13.2021 – Feel slightly tired, cold and a few body aches. However nothing to really complain about
2.14.2021 – Day after the inoculation I awoke with a headache and was exhausted, very very cold,
2.15.2021 – Tightness in my chest
2.19.2021 – The pain/aching was in the small toes of my right foot
2.26.2021 – Nausea and stomach burning sort of like having an ulcer Happens when you eat
3.5.2021 – My stomach was cramping and my stool was loose. Lasted 2 days but now all fine.
Ocular discomfort, Abnormal dreams and Vision blurred
4.11.2021 – I had crazy dreams last night about a coyote and being able to breathe underwater. ???????
4.23.2021 – Very dizzy spell while driving today, brief headache and nausea, blurred vision and short of breath
4.30.2021 – Im not sure whether the sick stomach feeling was related to the vaccine or my stepdaughters drama wueen nastiness, they were simultaneous events.
5.1.2021 – Headache was brief but I could feel the shape of blood vessels in back of my head
5.7.2021 – Vertigo most of the afternoon
5.14.2021 – Various ongoing bouts of light-headedness or vertigo, pressure behind eyes and trouble focusing. Nit sustained, but come-and-go. May occur while lying down or standing up.
Peripheral coldness, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Neuralgia
4.9.2021 – Left leg and foot feel cold and toes a bit numb
4.13.2021 – My left calf muscle feels like the nerve is being pressed. It feels like a bit tingly from calf muscle and goes along my shin bone to my inside ankle bone.
4.30.2021 – My lower back kind of hurts on right side. My arm at inject site felt like i rubbed icy hot on it.
1.11.2022 – My feet and hands are super cold
1.12.2022 – Lower back discomfort.
1.14.2022 – Under arm lymph node on right arm feels swollen
1.16.2022 – Cramping on my right side just under my rib. I drank 2 glasses of water and it felt better.
Breast tenderness, Tenderness and Edema peripheral
3.16.2021 – They stared around 11-11:30am. I laid down and I am starting to feel better and it is 4:42pm
3.17.2021 – I feel much better today
3.22.2021 – Slight headache
6.14.2021 – I had tenderness under my left arm length nods and tenderness on the left breast. This happen about a month after the 2nd shot. I went to get a mammogram and they would not give it to me at the time because they said I need to wait 4-5 weeks
9.13.2021 – Swelling under my arm. I had tenderness about 2 weeks after the second shot under my arm breast.I did t really think much of it at the time. Until I went to the doctor for a mani In April and they told I needed to wait six weeks before the Mamo
3.15.2022 – I got really dizzy for about a month and it went away and so far had not come back. My dizziness happened in October 2021. I got my booster on 12/3/2021
COVID-19 and Headache
1.25.2021 – Probably unrelated, but I have had abnormally dry/itchy eyes the last several days. No redness though. Mild.
5.31.2022 – About 4 weeks after my covid infection I experienced 8 straight days of cyclical migraine like headaches. Started every day around 10AM, resolved by 1-3PM. The pain was shooting and intense at times. I hadn't had a history of HA before and none since
11.30.2022 – 5 days after my Pfizer bivalent booster I began having bounding pulses with my pulse visible on the left side of my neck. They occurred several times an hour. They resolved within 5 days or so(about 10 days post vaccine). Seen by dr, had normal EKG.
Motion sickness, Eye swelling and Anxiety
12.29.2020 – Heart palpations, dizziness, weakness
12.30.2020 – A little dizzy and fatigue
12.31.2020 – Feels like motion sickness and lightheaded. Have a bit of anxiety feeling
1.27.2021 – Dizziness
1.28.2021 – Woke up with a rash on entire body Gave benadryl and prednisone but rash is coming back
1.29.2021 – Rash has not gone away with treatment. I wish someone could tell me somethimg
1.30.2021 – Rash and rt eye swollen. I am concerned and no one saying this is from moderna shot. I took nyquil and they say could be reaction from that. I am not buying that. What if i loose vision and rash does not go away They gave me steroids, zyrtec, and pepsid and sent me home. No concern. Not a good roll out on this vaccine if no n one will help with these life altering symptoms. What will days to come bring? Will it get worse?
1.31.2021 – Rash is clearing from steroids and zyrtec
2.1.2021 – Finishing treatment of steroids for all over body rash
2.2.2021 – Recovering from body rash
2.23.2021 – Have had bilateral shoulder pain anf mucle cramps sinvr vaccine
Pain of skin, Cold sweat and Tenderness
1.3.2021 – Tingling sensation in bilateral legs and feet lasting about 12 hours
1.12.2021 – Headache for 3 consecutive days pain 7 out of 10.Intermittent tingling sensations in bilateral lower legs and feet, mostly mid afternoon through the night.
1.27.2021 – Skin hurts
1.29.2021 – Tingling sensation down left leg from thigh to toes. Vaccine given in the left arm. Tenderness under left arm pit
1.31.2021 – Cough, congestion
2.9.2021 – Tingling on left side of body in leg to foot.
2.16.2021 – Insomnia
11.11.2021 – Hot and cold sweats
11.12.2021 – Lymph node pain under arms
11.15.2021 – Low back pain
5.9.2022 – Joint pain, intermittent
11.8.2022 – Fatigue
Blood calcium increased, Occipital neuralgia and Lymphedema
3.6.2021 – Swollen lymph gland one side extremely painful
4.12.2021 – Fatigue, high fever
5.30.2021 – Neuralgia, headache, low grade fever
8.29.2021 – Preexisting chronic exacerbated by severe reaction to pneumovax 23 vaccine.
2.28.2022 – Occipital neuralgia requiring er treatment, swelling of the neck, including lymphedema and muscular, calcium levels high. To be clear, I do not attribute this to a vaccine dose, although I am less aware of any connection than you,
Infection, Tenderness and Edema peripheral
3.22.2021 – Had a slight headache later in the day yesterday
4.12.2021 – Had a slight general ache under my arm (that had the infection) when I got up this morning. Nothing major, but odd. Could be unrelated. Took Advil.
4.17.2021 – A little tired - but its been a busy week.
5.1.2022 – I'm rather tender in my armpit of the shoulder where I had the shot. I was a touch swollen there last evening and still tender today.
5.2.2022 – Armpit tenderness has decreased substantially
10.18.2022 – Had a headache yesterday but only very slight one today
10.19.2022 – Slightly scratchy throat
Cerumen impaction, Ear inflammation and Gastrointestinal viral infection
1.31.2021 – Had a little tingling in my hand of the arm I received the inoculation in, but that may be due to using my phone too much.
2.1.2021 – I thought you might want to know I had a live donor kidney transplant 7/15/2014
2.4.2021 – Still think these are just weather related, but Im reporting.
2.26.2021 – Im a live donor kidney transplant recipient 6 1/2 years.
3.1.2021 – I was very itchy all over this morning. It lasted about an hour. Not sure if its dry skin weather or this was a result of the vaccine.
10.18.2022 – Had an impaction of wax in my ears. Doctor removed, inflamed, using antibiotic drops for a week.
12.20.2022 – My irritable bowel is really flaring up. Not to say this is because of the vaccine, but thought I should report it.
Dysgeusia
3.11.2021 – For about 1 hr after the shot, I had a weird taste in my mouth. But it went away.
3.12.2021 – Lasted for about 4 hrs this morning but everything went away after lunch.
4.8.2021 – Not a symptom but a note. I did talk to a doctor after, and was told it was from the injection itself, not the vaccine. Other than that, I am feeling great!
4.9.2021 – It feels like I did 3 full body workouts without stretching. It is a chore to sit up, and a pain to walk around.
Eye swelling, Influenza like illness and Heart rate increased
12.18.2020 – Was told under my left eye was a little swollen, i did receive the shot in my left deltoid.
12.22.2020 – Rapid heart rate while resting.
1.2.2021 – Have had an increased heart rate of a resting pluse of 124 bpm, but am unsure if it is due to stress or the vaccine related.
1.10.2021 – Started getting a cough
1.11.2021 – Cough off and on
2.10.2021 – Body aches, shivering and cold with a fever, believe i have the flu Personal doctor on 2/11@3:30
2.17.2021 – Had fever chills, body aches and nausea from 2/9-2/13
Biliary dyskinesia, Eustachian tube dysfunction and Sudden hearing loss
3.24.2021 – Itchy eyes, sinus -- believed to be seasonal allergies
6.18.2021 – Rec'd the second Shingrix shot two months after the Covid shot and I got pretty sick with flu like symptoms. Also had tinnitus spike. No idea if related, just telling you. All but tinnitus is better.
9.17.2021 – Chronic sinus infection caused by allergies My ENT
3.30.2022 – Biliary dyskinesia - gallbladder condition My Dr and a surgical consult
5.30.2022 – Eustachian tube dysfunction supposedly due to ALLERGIES. Unable to hear from left ear.
6.6.2022 – Sudden hearing loss in left ear, most likely due to a viral infection ENT specialist
Disturbance in attention, Erythema and Paresthesia
2.25.2021 – Having some difficulty concentrating
3.10.2021 – The last day I checked in I developed COVID arm. Res swollen and somewhat itchy It kept me up at night. It has improved some nice them but is still clearly thereAs I am retired it did not keep me from a job but did wear me down
3.31.2021 – My arm has become sore again. The COVID arm redness and itch had faded but it has returned to being sore. Hard to sleep well with the ache
2.24.2022 – Intermittent tingling in my left had since my booster shot
Platelet count, Platelet count decreased and Myalgia
1.17.2021 – The muscle pain is around the inside of the left elbow. Got the jab in the left arm. Dont remember doing anything that would have caused it. Started feeling yesterday but is better already today.
3.4.2021 – Very low platelet levels, in hospital for three days. Currently at home on prednisone
5.13.2021 – Low platelets, ITP. Currently on Prednisone started end of February with 100 mg/day, currently at 30 mg/day. Issues are mostly prednisone side effects.
11.11.2021 – Note: The symptoms are not new and not related to the Covid booster jab received today
11.12.2021 – Nothing new or specific to the booster jab
Urticaria, Lymphadenopathy and COVID-19
12.25.2020 – Axillary Lymphadenopathy (localized to arm I received vaccine in)
12.26.2020 – Axillary lymphadenopathy (localized to same side that vaccine was given in), improved from yesterday
12.27.2020 – Axillary lymphadenopathy
1.14.2021 – Axillary lymphadenopathy (same side vaccine was given in)
1.15.2021 – Axillary lymphadenopathy (on side of vaccine)
1.16.2021 – Axillary lymphadenopathy (same side as vaccine)
2.18.2021 – Almost daily urticaria, did have some of this before the vaccine dosing but it has acutely worsened in the last two-three weeks. It certainly could be unrelated
1.14.2022 – Diagnosed with COVID-19
Livedo reticularis, Rash macular and Skin warm
3.5.2021 – I felt warm with a little back sweating for a few minutes about two hours after the shot.
3.11.2021 – Very mild sinus pressure.
4.2.2021 – Warmer than usual for about 5 hours during the night, but no sweating.
4.5.2021 – Very small amount of blood in nose. Could be from a few hard sneezes. Pollen levels have increased.
12.11.2021 – Light hives come and go. Light blotches and streaks. Started around 12/4. On neck, back, arms, hands. Skin feels warm, but symptoms go away. Only slight itch. No particular rhythm to timing or appearance. Using hydrocortisone, Benadryl, prednisone.
5.23.2022 – Not tired, but more sleep over the last few days.
5.24.2022 – Drowsy, but not tired.
11.22.2022 – Minor itching in vaccination area.
Myocarditis, Joint range of motion decreased and Atrial fibrillation
2.6.2021 – I cant move my arm. Pain from shoulder all the way down the arm.
2.7.2021 – I still dont have full range of motion with my arm yet.
2.8.2021 – Still some pain and limited movement in shoulder but less than yesterday.
2.9.2021 – Just mild pain in upper arm
3.5.2021 – Cold but not chills
3.7.2021 – Burning and tenderness at injection site
10.24.2022 – Atrial fibrillation, myocarditis. Hospitalized on and off for 3 weeks. At the end of my stay in the hospital for those conditions, I caught COVID.
Depression, Mobility decreased and Abdominal pain
1.1.2021 – Upper abdomen pain right under where my ribs meet radiating to my upper and mid back. It was severe and I couldn't move when it happened but as the day went on it subsided. No pain now. The pain woke me up this morning because it was so bad. Lasted about 4 hours intensity changing intermittently
1.22.2021 – Dizziness. Stomach pain is where my ribs meet at the top of my stomach which radiates to my upper back
1.28.2021 – Dizziness, lightheaded
2.11.2021 – Daily headaches, nausea and upper abdomen pain. The upper abdomen pain I had the next morning of my 1st vaccine and again the 2nd vaccine.
7.22.2021 – Constant fatigue, almost daily headaches, increase in pain and increase in my depression
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