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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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Skin sensitization, Peripheral swelling and Edema peripheral

ZPC-81239-99860

– Pain and swelling under arm and on the inside of my arm (the arm the shot was in)

– Sore and swollen under the armpit and inside of arm that had the shot

– Swelling and pain on inside arm and lymph node area under arm

– Soreness and swelling in lymph nodes under and inside of arm

– Soreness and swelling under and inside of arm

– Skin sensitivity

– Pain in lymph nodes on shot arm

– Ive been a little short of breath

– I dont have the same stamina. I think its long term effects from Covid-19 not from the vaccine

– Lymph node pain and swelling

– Cold symptoms

Disorientation, Secretion discharge and Rash pruritic

ZPC-96301-20176

– A rash developed on my upper arm. It started near the injection site on 5/8/21 and has since migrated and spread around my bicep. It itches on and off. I took antihistamines when it was very itchy. Now it just looks more than it feels.

– Noticeable swelling in fingers that has slowly been decreasing with time

– Second day with swollen fingers.

– Feverish all week, that said there was a heat wave earlier in the week. I really dont know what the peak temperature was, but now that I feel less feverish its 99.14

– Ive had 24-48hr light cold/flu symptoms throughout the month. Elevated temps not at full fever level 98.xx F., light cough and mucus. Early this month it was enough to make me feel disoriented and foggy. Its the first month back commuting to

– I have covid

Mixed connective tissue disease, Osteoarthritis and Lymphadenopathy

ZPD-12099-64028

– Swollen lymph nodes

– Supraclavicular lymph node is enlarged left side only

– Supraclavicular lymph node is enlarged

– Swollen supraclavicular lymph node

– Enlarged supraclavicular lymph node

– Swollen lymph node

– Swollen supraclavicular lymph node and exhaustion

– Hip osteoarthritis

– Swollen midclavicular lymph node

– Enlarged midclavicular lymph node

– Diagnosed with MCTD

– Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

– Mixed connective tissues disease

– Rx with mixed connective disease on 10/7/22

– MCTD

Ophthalmic migraine, Menstrual disorder and Epistaxis

ZPD-18790-12243

– bad nose bleed last 1 hour

– Light headed

– Some chest pain

– Im much more tired today than Ive been

– Muscle spasm in chest

– 2 more bloody noses Occular migraine Doctors office

– Very tiredMenstrual cycle off - 2 weeks early

– I have a UTI & asthma symptoms

– since my first vaccine I have had a lot of ailments.Bloody nose, asthma, migraine, menstrual cycle off & now a UTI not going away with antibiotics. I feel that my immune system has been weakened. I am a small person weighing 95lbs. Dose too big poss Doctors office

Hypersomnia, Dyspepsia and Injection site bruising

ZPD-20688-35482

– No

– Just very sleepy

– I slept for 14 hours!! That was great!

– Bruise where shot was given, small

– Slept from Friday night through until Sunday at 1pm except to go to bathroom twice.

– I had stomach aches and diarrhea for 4 days. I was in bed sick for a total of 6 days. I got sick right after a visit to my PCP doctor appointment. I did go to grocery store that day too. So I dont know where I picked sickness up. Im better n

– Diarrhea and nausea and weakness

– Having heartburn and diarrhea. Going to GI to find out what is happening with these conditions.

Ovarian disorder, Injection site edema and Wound

ZPD-20747-93935

– Flushed face

– Headaches, joint aches

– Got Botox and ended up getting 3+ pitting edema on my forehead at one of the injection sights. Never has happened before.

– Lymphatic system seems to have shut down. Lymph nodes in abdomen are swollen. Not healing small wounds even after taking long rounds of antibiotics. Have Excessive menstration and ovary issues,have to have a full hysterectomy since having my vaccine. Surgical

Sleep disorder and Arthralgia

ZPE-26938-44658

– Lousy yesterday, awoke feeling great today!

– Pain in left ankle joint awoke me last night. Kept me awake for 20 minutes with waves of aching. No swelling or discoloration. Not affected by palpitation, but worsened when I turned it in one particular direction. Apparently not musculature, but rather a ligament or tendon issue. Hadnt injured it during the day, so it was mysterious. Felt fine by morning. Not likely related to vaccine.

Abnormal dreams, Hypersomnia and Sleep disorder

ZPE-29269-04861

– Muscle ache due to a fall I had day before my shot, but I couldnt differentiate between. Still have pain in both of my arms from falling. Heavy sleeping issues, before my shot but I seemed to be yawning more throughout the day. Actually was able to stay awake for more hours in the daytime rather than napping but Im very tired from not sleeping. Vivid/active dreams.

– Muscle ache in shot area

– Coughing with some chest congestion; Really exhausted and sleepyHeadachesStuffy nose

– Since my vaccinations Ive been extremely sleepy and have an extremely hard time waking up, even w/several alarms (every 5-15 minutes). I sleep over 12-14+/- hours/day sometimes. Im handicapped, cant normally work anyway, dont have a set s

– My chronic depression has been getting worse. Im having some mild SI but following my safety plan.

– Headache, scratchy/sore throat started Thurs. Coughing, runny nose, congestion (head & chest), fever (normal 96.3; fever 100.7), diarrhea (stool softeners for prescriptions side effects) on Fri/Sat. AlkaSeltzer+Feeling Better Sunday.

Disability, Impaired gastric emptying and Muscular weakness

ZPE-30793-54531

– weakness in legs a bit, but I'm 66 years of age also

– I have gastroparesis, so some of this is normal problems for me. hard to explain on a phone typing.

– some may be related to gastroparesis, and also my correct birthdate is (b)(6)/1954 Not 1994 needs to be changed I'm 66 years of age. thank you

– I am disabled, but for some reason my problems with my illness seems to be getting worse,slight hthe worst is dealing with all this imflamation all day and evening . I do have gastroparesis with a gastric implant, but this imflamation is worse all e

– Intense diahreaa and vomting,vomiting, to much weight,numerous problems,abdomen wise

Injection site hemorrhage, Injection site bruising and Injection site rash

ZPF-19662-45686

– Bleeding at injection site.

– Small bruise at injection site

– My Supraclavicular lymph nodes on the side of injection site have been swollen for the past two days.

– Itchiness and rash on and around injection site. My supraclavicular lymph nodes are still swollen.

– My supraclavicular lymph nodes are stilli swollen from first injection (on left side, which is the side of first injection on left arm.... second injection was on right arm).

– Still have swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes (on the left side only from first shot).

– Supraclavicular lymph nodes are still swollen (from first injection site on left side only)

– Supraclavicular lymph nodes from Sid rod the first dose still swollen, but not as swollen.

Acute myocardial infarction, Exostosis and Coronary artery bypass

ZPF-24289-35346

– Site pain has decreased but vaccine seems to have inflamed the rotator cuff tendons slightly

– Just a sore shoulder joint

– Just soreness with left arm forward flexion and whooshing in right ear

– Shoulder that I received vaccine in flared up again-anti inflammatory OTC for 4 days finally calmed it down

– Appear to have a rotator cuff issue with some loss of motion, and pain and weakness with forward flex ion above shoulder height

– Continued multiple joint issues-pain, swelling, limited range of motion-recent X-rays of injected shoulder show calcific tendinopathy, spur in right hip, spurring in right hand-all flared up within days of second shot

– STEMI and triple bypass surgery in January

Pain in jaw, Eye pruritus and Dry mouth

ZPF-26081-31070

– Slightly itchy eyes at night, slight cotton mouth (mild)

– On 8th/9th day I had a rash at inoculation point about 3 in size. My sister and daughter and same experience

– Forgot to mention friday night, sleeplessness evening - NONE

– Had a weird ear pain in one side at the jaw joint area and side of one knee at the joint. I did not put them together until I later understood that joint pain is seemingly a side effect?

– Got Covid

Thirst, Ear pain and Heart rate increased

ZPG-10837-61135

– The muscle ache is in my injection arm.

– I did have to blow my nose when I got up which is not usual for me but cannot connect it to the vaccine.. in case that means do thing to you.

– Maybe not related, but per my fitbit testing heart rate up a little

– My daily routine before CoVid vaccine was drinking lots of water but feel I need even more... guessing could be cold weather too but wanted to denote the dry feeling

– I have felt a little wired but perhaps went to bed too early last night and ... just took a nap.

– I slept better last night.

– My Resting heart-rate has been elevated

– No

– Slight arm soreness where inoculated

– Somewhat tired? slept longer

– Just a comment/question? I wonder if there has been a consideration for the dosage according to weight? I weigh ~115 but understand everyone gets the same dosage.

– Feel normal today!

– Feeling good

– No ?.thanks for check in

Endometrial cancer, Postmenopausal hemorrhage and Injection site discoloration

ZPG-12111-34906

– I have a small lump under my arm. I dont know if it is from the shot. It has been there a month or so. It just started to bother me some. I thought my sleeve was rubbing, but there is a lump. I have not been to doctor yet.

– Slight stiffness in arm/shoulder.

– Black & blue at injection site.

– Still black and blue at injection site.

– I had diarrhea this morning before my shot.

– Post menopausal spotting. I will follow up with my Dr.

– Still having some post menopausal spotting. Have Appt with GYN in June.

– I had break through bleeding about three days after shot. I did report this. I saw my gynecologist, had tests done. I have uterine cancer and I am being treated for it.

– Surgery for endometrial cancer.

Rales, Dizziness postural and Injection site discoloration

ZPG-12299-02239

– Normal temp 97.4 low grade for me

– Headache day before repeat of rash around injection on 9th day. First rash reaction time day two with fever and rash on third day. Rash faded after 2 days. Should I get 2nd injection in other arm?

– Rash spreading with swelling at site and lymph nodes under arm. 2nd injection reactions more than first.

– Rash appears to be fading but still some pain

– Rt arm swollen lymph nodes in arm pit

– Arm pit of injected arm swollen and achy .swelling in this area now with out any changes of going away. Rash at injection has faded just swelling in arm pit.

– Arm pit gland still swollen with pain running down arm to hand since third day this is sixth day.

– Arm pit swelling had ultrasound unable to say why swollen as lymph nodes are ok. Swelling causes pressure on nerve endings resulting pain in arm.

– Continue to have swelling in right arm pit in same arm that I received injection on 3-15-21 noticed swelling on 3-19 and still swollen as if 3-29 Dr for ultrasound of arm pit lymph nodes, nodes ok but soft tissue swelling with pain

– Still have arm pit swelling with pain radiating from shoulder, triceps, elbow to hand. Noting inflammation in feet and difficulty walking. Shot given high on shoulder experienced pain immediately and now with discoloration of still visible from rash.

– Continue to have swelling in arm pit pain which radiates down my arm.Five weeks after injection. Swelling appeared approx on day 4. When to expect this reaction to go away?

– Bruising at injection

– Vertigo experiencing some dizziness upon getting up.

– Sinus runny nose,constant coughing low grade temp.3 rd day same.

– Coughing more with crackling chest sounds. Saw Pulmonologist for further treatment today. & new rx

Eyelid ptosis, Nightmare and Arthropathy

ZPG-22167-82741

– Wheezing from asthma and multiple nightmares

– Two weeks post cataract surgery, eye is redden and upper eye lid drooping a little. This is new.

– Headache and severe eye pain - three weeks after cataract surgery Eye doctor

– My temp is normally 97 - I was perspiring and feeling g hot last night and today when temp was 98.8

– Still have a mild cough

– I developed a slight cough after the second vaccine- finally sought medical attention. I have asthma that has been controlled until recently- may be a combination of factors

– Muscular weakness and deep tissue soreness in left arm. Started around July- I kept thinking it w look I'd go away. Also deep tissue soreness left hip and back - dr said sciatic for hip- going to spine dr for back Took physical therapy for hip. Have not sought help for left arm

Eye pain, Injection site rash and Injection site pruritus

ZPG-33504-84279

– My eyes have sore since the day after the shot

– The rash on my arm at the injection site got bigger, was moe sore, and was more itchy. My eyes hurt. I am fatigued.

– The rash on my arm is quite large, probably 5-6 inches in diameter

– Rash is still quite extensive on arm where injection was received

– Rash seems to be fading

– Severe headache at base of skull, very similar to severe headaches that I experienced for weeks after my second Covid shot

– Small rash above injection site on left shoulder. Nothing like previous three rash's with shots 1,2 and 3. Those rashers covered my right arm from shoulder to elbow.

– Rash is getting bigger. Injection site pain is just about gone.

– Rash continues to grow in size.

Pancreatic enzymes decreased, Pancreatic failure and Irritable bowel syndrome

ZPG-63448-46353

– Upper stomach pain and I believe my symptoms though are caused by my IBS dont know if the vaccine might have irritated it.

– I believe the diarrhea that Im having is my flareup from my IBS not sure if this vaccine exacerbated it.

– Acid reflux symptoms and diarrhea is slowing down

– Runny nose and irritated eyes but I think its just severe allergies. Back pain and thoracic pain. Going for an MRI on Friday but I believe this is due only to my car accident in October.

– Im sure that everything is because of my allergies the stuffy nose sore throat, tiredness, slight headaches and muscle aches and pains.

– No

– Runny nose and sore throat At my doctors office

– Sore throat,

– Muscle aches in my arm back and my lower back. Upper stomach issues My internist doctor

– Severe headache, body aches and pains, stiff neck Internal Dr.

– My IBS symptoms and headaches

– Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

– Muscle weakness and bone pain and hip pain probably not related to the variant

– Blood pressure issues and dizziness and lightheadedness under the care of a doctor not associated with Covid I don't believe Met with primary doctor

– Pancreatic enzymes deficiency, tiredness

Hyperesthesia, Telemedicine and Rash macular

ZPH-10142-82556

– Have 98% mobility in arm. Definitely less pain. Redness appeared this morning. Not spreading and does not itch. Is warm to the touch. Used cold compress during day.

– The redness on my arm is more like pinkness. It has not increased in size. It is not itchy. It is slightly warm to the touch but not uncomfortable. I spoke to my drs nurse and she said several nurses had a delayed reaction. She said to apply cold or warm compress. It should be gone in a couple of days. Have not run a fever at all.

– Previous redness is hardly noticeable today.

– Redness on arm still present as of 27 Jan. Saw my health provider and he told me to start applying Cortisone 10. He will see me again on 5 Feb to check.

– Minor pain in arm. Tylenol controls it. Small circular red area about size of nickel. Previously had all symptoms of Covid Arm after 1st shot.

– Still tenderness on arm. Unable to sleep on the arm. Do have full range of motion.

– Arm is still tender. Pressure against the arm (when wearing heavy coat) is uncomfortable.

– Tenderness rather than pain

– Still some tenderness in arm. Tomorrow will be 7 days since 2nd shot so hoping tenderness will continue to dissipate.

Nasal septal operation, Tricuspid valve incompetence and Ankle fracture

ZPH-16796-99816

– No

– The redness is actually a small bruise

– Bruise at injection site has faded

– Sore throat

– The redness is actually a bruise. This happened with the first injection. Also I have arthritis, but the my joints seem to feel a little worse than usual. I continue to have a bit of a sore throat.

– Sore throat, bruise at injection site.

– Sore throat is better. Bruise at injection site yellowing.

– My sore throat is gone. My bruise continues to yellow. I have a migraine

– Bruise at injection site.

– I've been coughing a lot, but I'm guessing it has something to do with tree pollen.

– Continuing cough

– I fainted twice and broke my ankle in three places.

– I fainted broke my ankle, had a bunch of tests, and learned that I have mild to moderate leakage around my tricuspid Valve but none of thatIs related to Covid or my fainting.

– Had a septoplasty end of November, which meant some restrictions on my activities.

– I literally didn't sleep at all last night, the day I took the vaccine, but insomnia doesn't appear on the list of symptoms.

Rales, Mouth swelling and Hemoptysis

ZPH-33741-84808

– Wheezing, persistent cough

– Persistent coughing, dime size amount of blood In mucous, fizzing sound coming from chest, moderate pain in abdomen and chest from coughing

– Shortness of breath, persistent coughing, feels like airway from throat to mouth is swollen

– Shortness of breath, non productive cough, feels like airway between throat and mouth is swollen

– Persistent coughing, dark yellow mucus, difficulty breathing, fatigue

– Extreme fatigue, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath

Conjunctivitis viral, Eye inflammation and Eye discharge

ZPH-34786-54653

– Sore throat

– My eyes are inflammed for 7 days now. Colored discharged from both eyes and redness. I went to urgent care they diadnosed it as conjunctivitis. They prescribed cipro eye drops and over the counter mast cell stabilizer eye drops for allergy.

– Severe inflamation in both eyes ..diagnosed as severe viral conjunctivitis. Visited ophthalmologist this week .Last week visited urgent care. Specialist ..ophthalmology

– Eye inflammationMy autoimmune condition flared pemphigus

– My skin autoimmune condition flared woth blisters . I also had headaches and body aches.

– My pemphigus vaulgaris flared and i had to recieve rituxan therapy .. This is unusual for me

– Runny nose headaches

Injection site bruising, Injection site rash and Injection site swelling

ZPH-72586-36643

– Rash at injection site starting 11 days after inoculation

– My upper arm at the injection site became red and a bit swollen 11 days after my initial dose of the vaccine. A large area on my upper arm similar to my shingrix vaccine reaction. Dissipating but still visible.

– Fever. Runny nose. Sneezing. Cough

– Still have bruise at injection site

– Still bruising at injection site

– Bruising at injection site

– Still slight bruising at injection site

Neuralgia, Head discomfort and Anxiety

ZPJ-11125-17226

– I got dizzy, then sat down, then I started to feel like I was wearing a prickly mask... I have 5th nerve parentheses. I thought I was just being anxious. I take cymbalta 60 mg every morning. It is now 4 hours after the injection. I took an aprazolam at 2 hours after the shot. My face now feels numb.

– I called my pcp and have an appointment on next Tuesday. The parenthesia (5th nerve) I have kicked up to the max, right after I received the injection. The dizziness I had seven steps after the shot, resolved. Appointment made for Next Tuesday.

– Prickly mask

– 5th nerve prickly pain

– Prickly feelings from 5th nerve which started immediately after injection

– Now on prednisone for 5th nerve pain Appointment with new doc in the same practice as my PCP

– Now I feel heavy pressure all around my skull. Doc increased cymbalta to 99 mg per day Off pnedisone.

Retinal artery occlusion, Incontinence and Parkinson's disease

ZPJ-11214-71817

– Some minimal brain fog, balance problems, body core weakness, knee and right heel soreness, probably due to my advanced years. I'm 71. Difficult to see what is covid, what is not. Orthopedic Physical Therapy and seeking neurologist and neuropsychologist appointments

– A Datscan showed I have indications of Parkinson's Disease. I have continued incomtinence issues and a stroke on optic nerve of my left eye. Also, arthiritis in both knees. I did not mention these things before because I never related them to COVID.

Nightmare, Abnormal dreams and Poor quality sleep

ZPJ-26344-61917

– Anxiety

– I can't sleep. Having nightmares and weird dreams. I'm extremely tired and my anxiety is worse.

– Metallic taste

– Anxiety is up, starting to feel like I have the start of the flu, can't sleep

– BP is staying up, swelling on my neck and face the same side as the shot, anxiety is up, not sleeping, weird dreams

– Swelling on my neck and face ( the side I got the shot), extremely sleepy, BP up, anxiety up.

– Anxiety is up, weird dreams, not sleeping well

Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site discomfort and Abdominal pain upper

ZPK-24921-58063

– My left arm where I received the shot, my muscle area feels sensitive. Nothing painful. But a little sore & sensitive when I touch it.

– Slight Dizziness

– Slight headache lately, but may be due to sinus issues related to weather changes and/or my needing new glasses.

– Coughing

– I was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Saturday. My main symptom was stomach cramps. The healthcare worker said my symptoms were mild. Little Clinic at (b)(6)

Blood urea increased, Renal failure and Gait disturbance

ZPL-13140-16009

– Muscle spasms in the middle of my back.

– Bad pain in my arm where I got the vaccine.

– Dizziness

– Kidney stone

– Creating and BUN levels are high PCP

– Sinus infection, diarrhea, vomiting stomach pain. PCP office visit

– Stage 3 kidney failure Primary Care Doctor

– I have COVID.

– My doctor thinks that I have heart damage from having Covid. Since having Covid I have been having shortness of breath, more chest pains, difficulty walking and especially climbing stairs, nausea, a lot, and numbness and swelling in my legs and feet. Office visit

Mastectomy, Impaired driving ability and Injected limb mobility decreased

ZPL-13681-70167

– No

– Runny nose & scratchy throat

– Dizziness

– My left upper arm still hurts when I raise my arm.

– My left arm continues to hurt at injection site. It hurts when I raise my arm & bothers me when Im holding the steering wheel while driving.

– My left arm continues to ache & hurt in the deltoid muscle.

– The pain in my left upper arm continues to get worse. It is very painful to raise my arm. The pain now extends up into the left side of my neck. My fatigue has increased & I feel feverish daily. I have a doctors appointment on Monday, March 29th fo.

– My left upper arm hurts constantly..Pain is worse as the day goes by.. I saw my primary care doctor & my orthopedic doctor in their offices.

– Increased sinus drainage & headache.My right arm continues to hurt at injection site. Saw doctor times 3 for evaluation & treatment. Had a CT Scan of my sinuses .

– My left arm has bothered me since I got my second Covid vaccine on 02/12/21

– Continued pain in Left lower deltoid muscle that extends into my upper shoulder. A lump remains at injection site since second vaccine.

– Diagnosis of Cancer of Left Breast on March 10,2022 8 Chemo treatments from 04/05/22 - 07/12/22 , Bilateral Mastectomy on 08/19/22

Increased appetite, Tonsillar hypertrophy and Disorientation

ZPL-28724-08184

– Slept most of the day.

– Had a slight fever 2 nights ago, went to bed around 5pm and woke up 3 hours later sweaty and disoriented. Nothing since then, though. Feeling fine today.

– Sore throat & neck, body stiff & achy, tonsils feel swollen.

– My skin hurts, sensitive to touch, hot & cold., Super thirsty. Everything stiff and sore.

– Appetite is back. Tonsils and throat still really sore. Back pain that feels like kidney pain.

– Throat & tonsils still sore. Skin not as sensitive as previous days; I can wear clothing today. Cough has worsened, really bad in the morning.

– Cough is worsening.

– Cough still really bad.

– A very seriously bad cough with mucus.

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