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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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Cardiac failure acute, Implantable defibrillator insertion and Tension

ZSJ-16603-17609

– Headaches strong. Cause unknown. Started few weeks ago. Not everyday. Migraine perhaps. Worst last a day, two days at most. No prior history. No other symptoms, colds, etc. this year.

– Left leg pain. Intermittent. Started 24hrs after injection. Lower leg plus tenderness in left knee joint.

– Sore throat

– Just seem to be less energetic overall and quicker to tire. Some chest pain not felt before when doing anything aerobic. Not severe and stops within moments of ceasing activity but never had it before.

– Reported last time, but still feeling a little chest discomfort during vigorous activity.Tightness/tenseness mostly. Centered between pecs, not more left or right, no arm pain. Similar to feeling of anxiousness, but not anxious. New since vax.

– Acute heart failure HFrEF 14%. Immediate ICD install Nov 2021 ICD surgery

Angle closure glaucoma, Glaucoma and Weight increased

ZSK-26071-85741

– Pain behind my left eye

– Eye pain behind left eye

– Eye pain coming back left eye behind my eye & sensitivity to light

– Still having eye pain, left eye I do have closed angle glaucoma in that eye had it for three years now

– No appetite

– No appetite; pain in left eye where I have closed angle glaucoma

– Eye pain in my left eye that has closed angle glaucoma

– Swollen armpits and sudden weight gain; by blood sugars have gone up enough to make me have to go back on insulin ( I had been off both long acting &!/ short acting for a year ) now I cant keep my fast under 140 no matter what!!!

– Extreme fatigue

– Extreme fatigue keeps coming & going & my glucose levels are NOT back to pre Moderna levels

Vertigo positional, Balance disorder and Injection site warmth

ZSK-27161-91103

– I have an inner ear condition called BPPV, which can cause disequilibrium, nausea, a sense of spinning, and other symptoms. The BPPV flared up before I got the Covid shot, and was already causing nausea. The shot does not appear to have worsened it.

– Still experiencing nausea, disequilibrium, due to BPPV. The shot has not exacerbated it.

– Injection site is hot & mildly painful. Also, after yesterdays report, I had some distinct twinges in the gland on the left side of my neck, same side as injection site. Twinges are almost entirely gone today.

– When I woke up this morning, I noticed that the area of redness around the injection site had spread. Theres no pain remaining, but the area is warmer than the skin around it.

– Muscle spasms in back

– Back spasms, positional vertigo

– BPPV (inner ear dysfunction) has flared up intensely.

Respiratory tract infection, Sinus congestion and Throat irritation

ZSL-11188-32911

– I had a fever the day after I received my shot, and the following day I felt congested and had a scratchy throat. Today I've been severely congested and have had a bad cough with chest pain.

– Generally sick. Chest and sinus congestion.

– Sick with a bad cough and sinus congestion

– Still sick with a cough/respiratory infection and sinus congestion

– Got Covid in mid October and then got sick again a little over a month later.

Body temperature increased, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Lymph node pain

ZSL-64209-56896

– Yesterday my shot area was pretty painful but today I am doing great..!

– I didnt realize before that this was associated with the shot but my underarm has been sore possible swelling of lymph nodes?

– My lymph node under my left ear has been sore for about a week.

– My neck has been stiff on my right side since May 2021.

– On 11/28/21 I did end up after my checkin had a low grade fever 99.0 with a bad headache.

– Fatigue

Phlebitis, Cardiac disorder and Viral infection

ZSN-20756-18482

– Sinus pain, mild

– Felt cold for second day, but no chills

– Sinus pressure

– Had either a cold or a virus...Not Covid-19. Sore throat, ear infection, high blood pressure. Dr. treating with antibiotics and Steloto inhaler.

– Phlebitis in right leg. History of blood clots in legs.

– Related to heart issues, not Covid. Heart related issues

– Tested negative several times, but had Covid symptoms per our doctor for several weeks. Dr. says my wife and I had mild case of Covid. Dr visit face to face several times.

General symptom, Feeding disorder and Dysstasia

ZSN-26945-92966

– Sharp on going pain from the top of my spine to the middle

– Sore throat

– Sore throat.

– My symptoms were very severe in the beginning. I even had to be seen by a doctor. I also reported my symptoms during these check in but never received a call from this sight.

– On Friday the 1st night I had freezing chills, body aches, muscle spasms, fatigue, nausea, couldn't eat, couldn't stand, all accompanied by a migraine. On the second night I had flu like symptoms. I still couldn't eat I had fever very fatigued and light-headed as well as not as nauseated. Today is my third day. I am still disoriented a little but I had to come back to work so I am pushing through it. I was not asked about the first two days that were very severe so I felt I had to put them in this comment. The last injection that I received I gave report every single day and was given no follow up call.

– Sometimes body aches sometimes feel feverish loss of energy pains in my bones loss of appetite and my left arm went limp for about 2 minutes about a week ago

Back pain, Myalgia and Nasal congestion

ZSP-38569-97347

– Lower back ache. Lumbar Lara spinal Muscle aches for no reason. I never have had back problems. But the muscle aches resolved after about 3 days.

– Stuffed up nose, fatigue and feel a little dizzy

– I wake up with a bad headache every morning since I got the 2 nd dose. I have no other symptoms.

– Very swollen axillary lymph nodes on the side I received the injection

– Swollen axillary lymph nodes under the arm that received injection

– Positive for COVID. Symptoms started June 3 and after one home test and one molecular test where both negative I tested positive on June 6

– Positive for Covid on June 6

Libido decreased, Apathy and Renal pain

ZSP-53653-64075

– mild momentary dizziness, seems to have subsided now

– kidney pain, armpit pain, forearm pain

– there is still something swollen in my left armpit, same arm as the deltoid of the injection, not constant pain anymore, but still hurts when I apply deodorant or when I reach up

– I still have swollen glands in my left armpit that hurt when pressed upon or when I try to do push-ups. My 2nd dose was injected into my left deltoid. I have been feeling extremely unmotivated since my 2nd dose, also greatly decreased libido.

– I still have some swollen glands in my left armpit. I still feel very unmotivated.

– I still have some swollen glands in my left armpit, but it is less than before. Still feeling less motivated than normal.

– The swollen glands in my left armpit are finally going away, but not entirely back to normal yet.

– covid exposure on 12/25, almost everyone got it, im pretty sure i did too, but my test said i was negative, but i think it was a false negative, however, it was very mild and im overwhelming happy that i have my 3 doses of vaccine

Muscle rigidity, Skin burning sensation and Fibromyalgia

ZSP-83659-55659

– Dehydration. Can't get enough water.

– Stiff neck

– Heavy perspiration, stiff neck

– Stiff neck, gassy 2 days

– Fibromyalgia flaring up. Nerve pain all over. Fatigue. Restless but exhausted. Burning stiff neck. Sensitive to light. Not sure whats related to shot if any

– Tremors, rigidity in arms and legs, not severe but new. I still have headaches but decreasing a bit. Set appt with neurophysiologist

– Ringing ears

Pregnancy, Back pain and Chills

ZSR-33424-50613

– I did the first check in wrong. The day after the second shot I had fever 101-102, headache, lower back pain, chills, fatigue then the next say felt normal. I was 9 weeks pregnant. I am now 12 weeks pregnant and last ultrasound/dr appt good report!

– 13 weeks pregnant: maybe pregnancy related but headaches and insomnia. Resolved with Tylenol

– Dizziness has increased but could be pregnancy related.

– Sore throat

– Since Friday headache(resolved) sore throat (resolved), slight cough, slight runny nose. Everyone in the house with runny nose

– Congestion headache sore throat . But probably allergy related

Injection site cellulitis, Skin burning sensation and Musculoskeletal discomfort

ZSR-46812-99620

– Shortness of breath (asthma like symptoms)

– Shortness of breath--asthma like symptoms

– 8 days after my covid vaccine, i developed a cellulitis at my injection site. I saw my doctor who put me on doxycycline. I was on doxycycline for 4.5 days before i was switched to clindamycin ad the cellulitis was not resolvimg.

– I've had pretty significant diarrhea from the antibiotics used to treat the cellulitis at my vaccine injection site.

– Hip pain

– Cough, shortness of breath

– Sunburn sensation to skin

– Shortness of breath

– Viral cold symptoms. Runny nose, congestion, asthma exacerbation

– Tingling around lips

– Peri oral numbness, eye pain, shortness of breath (similar to one of my asthma exacerbation)

Migraine, Dizziness and Fatigue

ZSS-14883-66145

– Migraine headaches

– Migraine last night- any trend of migraine post shots?

– Migraines seem to be frequent after both shots

– Biggest concern is recurring severe migraines

– The impact of three migraines in three days was pretty exhausting. They all happened during the night, but that kind of made the days a hard slog.

– Headaches are continuing. Anyone else experiencing this? Frequent migraines and occasional dizziness?

Increased tendency to bruise, Acne and Upper-airway cough syndrome

ZSS-25005-29419

– Spring cold: sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, post nasal drip, cough

– Bad allergies: sneezing & runny nose.Also periods of extreme fatigue

– Acne

– Severe acne

– Extended cold with cough, easy bruising, acne, numbness and tingling in fingers and toes

– High blood pressure

– Horrible flu-like symptoms for the last 3 weeks. My step son came home with it after more than 50% of his school population were out with similar symptoms. Not covid, not flu. Just sickness.

Exercise tolerance decreased, Impaired work ability and Lacrimation increased

ZSS-25260-51114

– Stuffy/runny nose and watery eyes. Feel like I have a typical head cold; not a lot energyWork in dental office, could not be sick around patients. Would have been able to work during normal times in extra space/behind closed doors.

– Currently have cold symptoms; no fever. Not testing, cannot find and do not have time, business as usual. Unable to work out at gym for 2 days, will return today to normal activities.

Gastritis, Gastric disorder and Blood pressure increased

ZSS-39221-60699

– I have mild to moderate shifting abdominal and back pain and a sense of internal itchiness.

– Some itching inside my abdominal area

– Gastritis and my blood pressure went up

– I had mild gastritis and also went to see the doctor and my blood pressure was up a bit

– I took Pepcid for my stomach so I dont have any symptoms today.

– Upset stomach

– Its ongoing stomach problems. Which seem to come on after the first vaccine. Though Ive had gastritis before. I cant see his worsening but its not getting better.

– Upper abdominal pain.

– Small headache sore throat

– Currently I feel a little nauseous. Maybe I have a small stomach flu. But no Covid.

Induration, Sputum discolored and Lethargy

ZSS-74039-96852

– Cough, congestion, fatigue, yellow green sputum, afebrile. DX sinus infection. 2 negative covid tests Phone consult w/PA friend called in an AB prescription.

– Enlarged lymph node armpit hard and sore.

– Light headed, fog, dizziness when I bend over, lethargy, ringing or buzzing in my ears. I had the shingles vaccine 4 weeks after the covid vaccines. I started feeling poorly about 2 weeks after the shingles vaccine. Office visit

– Bronchitis and a sinus infection

Dehydration, Somnolence and Asthenia

ZSS-77075-77947

– Episode of dizziness, racing heart rate up to 125 BPM, which may have been related to caffeine (although i didn't consume any more than usual) or dehydration. Symptoms went away after drinking about 16 ounces of water

– This past Sunday and Monday i had two episodes of nausea and headache, 9ne episode each day. I recovered with acetaminophen and a nap.

– Weakness, malaise

– I did receive influenza vaccine on 10/6

– Contracted covid about 10 days ago with associated symptoms

Dyskinesia, Confusional state and Visual impairment

ZST-28814-20910

– About 4 hours after the shot I had a tight chest and a hard time breathing, which lasted for about 20 minutes. At night and a little this morning I had a few episodes of what Id call a bad drug trip. Weird images, weird vision.

– Yesterday, after I checked in with my symptoms, I began to have nausea, confusion, difficulty making an appointment and reading to my son. During the shaking episode I also had a hot flash and uncontrollable shaking. I called the nurse at my doctors office.

– More severe anxiety attacks

– Confusion and anxiety attacks

– Anxiety

– I have anxiety attacks a few times a day now. Also Im constantly moving my shoulders around.

Invasive lobular breast carcinoma, Eye discharge and Arthralgia

ZST-31027-79008

– Right wrist pain started suddenly Monday afternoon. Very painful to rotate wrist. Better with Topical arthritis lotion Tuesday. No need for the topical Wednesday. Gradually better. Gone today. No injury and I was never Had wrist pain before.

– Right wrist pain started Monday morning. Discharge from right eye and headache x this morning Started antibiotic eye drops

– Diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer. Stage 1A grade 2 Outpatient surgery

Injection site nodule, Injection site warmth and Edema peripheral

ZST-32658-87569

– I have a knot at the injection site and its hot to touch

– Pain in my underarms. In the arm I got my injection in. Also my boy just feels heavy the feeling come out on vet sudden. One minute Im fine the next I feel tired I have A headache

– Dull pain in my left arm pit where I got my shot

– I still have a knot at my injection site

– Pain in my armpit and pain lifting my arm

– My armpit hurts into my chest more then the injecting site

– Armpit is swollen and muscle ache into my chest

– Armpit symptoms are very mild now

Oral discomfort, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Hypoesthesia oral

ZST-85954-02565

– Redness, tender to touch. Further around where shot was given

– No engery!!!

– My upper lip his numb. Weird feeling. That happened shortly after shot

– Upper lip his not back t o normal

– I wish I know why and how long my upper lip will numb (weird). I have struggled being tired. By night I am exhausted!!! Hard to keep up what I need to get done!!!!

– Arm sore

– I always have leg pain. Worse since shot. Wondering if the shot made it worse.

– I so tired of feeling crappy!!!!!! Can u even tell me what I put in my body???

– Tired. Dont know why running more tired again

– Tired. My arm where my shot is still hurt. Shoulder hurts a little.

Poor quality sleep, Hypersomnia and Lethargy

ZSU-20118-11112

– At 3:30 PM today I realized I was VERY tired, unusual for me at that time of day. I napped until 5:50 PM, got up briefly, and have now returned to bed to sleep. (My daughter had said I looked as white as a sheet in the brief time Id gotten up after my nap & prior to returning to bed.)

– At 3:15PM yesterday, the day AFTER my Moderna COVID-19 inoculation, I began feeling profoundly tired and needed to get to bed to sleep. I slept rather soundly from about 4:00PM until 8;00 AM this morning. Then I did well today, just a bit weak.

– Just itchy at the injection site.

– Late afternoon yesterday, after I already filled out this report for the day, I felt VERY lethargic and sleepy. I went to bed early but did not sleep well. That was my only reaction late yesterday afternoon and last night.

Skin burning sensation, Flushing and Herpes zoster

ZSU-30861-53506

– I felt very feverish and flushed but temperature never went up very much. Symptoms lasted 41/2 hours early this morning, now feel ok except for mild headache and nausea

– Itchy, sometimes burning skin, occasionally feels like onset of shingles (which I have had), mostly where I have removed clothing which fits tightly like socks, episodes last for a few minutes and then resolve. Never experienced similar previously

Tendon pain, Muscle tightness and Sinus headache

ZSV-12311-40108

– Fever actually developed last night at 8pm (after I had done daily check-in). I took 600mg of ibuprofen, and fever broke at 11pm and did not return.

– Muscle tension and stiffness in neck and upper back

– Lower back pain

– Intermittent numbness at base of left thumb.

– Arthritis has worsened...joint pain, tendon pain. Menstrual irregularities (skipped period).

– Injection site pain, headache and fever the day after vaccination.

– Sinus and migraine headaches.

– Menstrual irregularities

Aphthous ulcer, Hyperhidrosis and Neck pain

ZSV-12444-30004

– I have sore throat, congestion, dry cough, sore neck and back, headache and fatigue. I was in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and am in quarantine. I am waiting on my test results. I have had no problems with the vaccine.

– Extensive sweating and chills when sleeping, nausea, dull headache

– I contracted Covid and experienced headache, sore throat, shortness of breath, body aches, canker sores in my mouth, and stuffy nose.

Eye infection, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

ZSV-13495-09118

– Frequent nausea with no reason identified by doctors In person visit

– Difficulty sleeping. Severe headaches and arthritis pain.

– I had a frequent runny nose & watery eyes. Also lots of sneezing. I believe it was a cold & allergies at the same time. It lasted 7 days & has cleared up. COVID test was negative.

– Head cold with hay fever too

– Allergic eye infection-watering, itching, infected In office visit

Photopsia, Eye disorder and Vitreous floaters

ZSV-25443-79385

– Feel strange. Like getting sick but not yet sick. A little anxious.

– Pain in shoulder not injected.

– Rise in blood pressure

– Brain fog, irregular heart beats

– Lack of appetite

– Taste buds affected

– Neck and low back pain.

– Headaches, low back pain, generally not feeling well /normal.

– Overall feeling of malaise.

– Phlegm , coughing

– Weird taste

– Mucous in sinuses

– Vision change. More floaters.

– Sadness, depression

– Depression, sadness. Melancholy. Weepy. High blood pressure .

– Problems w/eyes. Floaters ,flashing lights, seeing shadows Opthamologist

– Constant Irregular heart beat

– Joint pain in hands,wrists, elbows

Respiratory symptom, Secretion discharge and Taste disorder

ZSV-67158-65532

– Over the last few days I feel hot. No chills or temperature. Just interesting. It is cold where I live.

– Taste changes, bitter and metallic. Blood and increase thick green mucous in the morning when blowing nose.

– Runny nose

– Upper chest discomfort on both sides of upper sternum for past week. Sore throat yesterday and today. No fever. No productive cough.

– Upper respiratory illness. Tested negative for COVID

Quarantine, Dysphonia and Chest discomfort

ZSV-84151-22032

– Chills, total body aches, coughing, chest tightness Tested positive for COVID with a Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Test

– I tested positive for COVID-19 the end of June. My symptoms were chest congestion, runny nose, cough. Contacted my MD he told me to quarantine for 5 day; then I could go out with a mask for 5 days. At present I still have a "hoarseness" to my voice

– Soreness at the booster site, no swelling or redness

– Soreness at the injection site

– Soreness at the site of the booster has lessened

– Soreness at booster site is diminishing

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