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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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Weight decreased, Pharyngeal swelling and Neuralgia

ZT6-14206-82860

– new allergies/sore throat

– unsure have to get ct scan of sinus

– ent issues, no diagnosis yet. have to get ct scan. ear fullness, throat swelling, sinus blockage, difficulty breathing. all allergy tests negative. no fever or sign of illness.

– weight loss, joint pain, back pain. bad stomach pain but not stomach ache. still testing to find cause

– awaiting diagnosis and treatment. numbness, tingling, loss of balance, new acute/chronic pain, change in headaches

– nerve pain

Gait disturbance, Eye irritation and Visual impairment

ZT6-21095-43296

– When I got the shot the first day and second day, a tumor that I have in my same side I got the vaccine, got painful when I was walking .

– Itching last night on top of my head.

– Tiredness.Itching in my body, head.Mild rash in different parts of my body.Face, abdomen, head, thighs.

– Knees. Difficulty to walk, inflammation in my right knee and linfátic ganglio in back of my right knee.

– Severe Pain in my knees, in particular reason get k we. Did feliz cultu to walk.

– Eyes. I do not know if this related to my recent vaccine for shingles, or it is something related sun protector that it is burning my eyes and itching too and blurred vision or changes of my vision...other bad symptoms improved. Except last week 99.8

– Excessive ringing in my ears

Muscle discomfort, Glossodynia and Skin warm

ZT6-26111-29747

– Sores on tongue

– On 3/27/21 the muscle in my arm near injection site became hot to the touch, sore, itch and uncomfortable. The next day there was also a red rash. I also had muscle aches. It has improved somewhat but not gone away.

– Seems to have caused chronic tinnitus to flare

– Ear pain

– Muscle cramps in feet and calf that wake me up.

– Worsened sleep apnea and muscle cramps.

– Asthma Primary care

– Asthma diagnosis

– Covid

Ventricular extrasystoles, Arrhythmia and Lethargy

ZT7-15383-28516

– I had severe chills and lethargy feb 21, the day after shot

– Just an increase in heart rhythm issues most likely not due to vaccination.

– Lethargic

– Slight dizziness

– Increase in PVC heartbeats.

– Heart arrhythmia

– Everything seems ok!

– Tingling in all fingertips

– This one was a rough one!

– Side effects were rough yesterday but much better today

– I've had a big increase in pvc's ?..( premature ventricular contractions) which I am fairly Certain are not related To the vaccine. I hope not, anyway

Feeling cold, Muscle spasms and Palpitations

ZT7-26337-53114

– Light headed

– Back and neck pain

– My lower and mid back have been hurting a lot.

– The back pain is still there. A lot of chills and tiredness.

– My arm still hurts where the vaccine was injected. The pain in the mid back is very strong from time to time.

– Once in while I get body sore out of nothing.

– Heart Palpitations and Back pain.

– Very cold

– Back Muscle spams

– Back pain and cramps goes on and off

– Mid back pain still bothering me a lot.

– Pretty bad cold. Back pain.

– Back pain since I had my last shot. Pain is on and off.

Testicular pain, Hemorrhage and Feeling of body temperature change

ZT7-28079-65320

– Stomach gurgling, testicular pain on side of injection, neck pain stiff neck, migraine, intermittent shooting pains from left side, numbness tingling sensations hand and foot.(b)(6)

– Flush, sweating, night sweats (soaked shirt), continous ear ringing, neck stiffness, neck aches,

– Flush, sweats,

– Flushing, sweats

– Continued ringing in both ears. Feel flush, Day and nightsweats

– Ringing in ears, Sore Throat (New), Bleed easily, pins and needles in left lower extremities (bottom of foot) and hand Left side w/aches

– Ear ringing, tingling left hand & ball of left foot, hand tremors, red burning eyes (2 days), cold/hot sweats

– Ear ringing

– Swollen lymph nodes, (left) ear ringing (continued), joint pain.

– Gland swelling (same side of injection) continued night sweats, continued ringing in ears.

– Continued ringing in ear. Suspected bllod clot left leg.

Swelling, Hypersensitivity and Throat irritation

ZT7-33100-09221

– A few hours after I reported my symptoms yesterday, I got a mild headache and had a slightly elevated temperature (99.6). I treated it with acetaminophen before bed. I did not have a headache or elevated temperature when I woke up this morning.

– Headache is likely unrelated to vaccine

– Possible swollen lymph node

– Congestion, scratchy/sore throat. Likely allergy-related. Tested negative for Covid-19

– Scratchy throat, cough, congestion. Tested negative for Covid, so probably a cold or allergies.

– Cough, congestion, runny nose

Food poisoning, Vision blurred and Asthma

ZT8-19201-80739

– Transient rapid heart rate detected on fitness monitor.

– In addition to now having the previously reported headaches (severe and for the first time in my life) since being vaccinated, I had blurred vision today on or off for about 10 minutes.

– Headaches became far more frequent.

– Productive Cough, sinus congestion, body aches.

– Asthma flare.

– Covid positive and symptomatic.

– Unrelated probable food poisoning.

Premenstrual pain, Dysmenorrhea and Blood pressure increased

ZT8-32915-58929

– Injection site became sliggtly raised and itchy.

– Higher blood pressure.

– Irregular menstrual cycle. Heavy bleeding and cramping at times other than expected period.

– Mid-cycle cramping and heavy menstraul bleeding. Many women I know have experienced the same after their third vaccine dose. I also had an allergic reaction to the third dose - severe itching on left side of the body - palms and soles of feet.

Bed rest, Hematoma and Fear

ZT9-17779-21186

– Generally tired the last couple of days

– Threw up last night, better this morning

– Not So tired, Getting back to work

– Light stomach discomfort

– Just had cervical surgery March 11, recovering nicely. The vaccination didnt have a permanent affect. The achy feeling is definitely the operation, and mostly the fatigue is as well. Didnt notice any market increase in symptoms after the shot.

– Felt very tired yesterday and today up till dinner time. Sleeping a lot is helping

– Basically tired and achy. Slept twice as much as normal and Im starting to feel much better. Needed a lot of rest.

– Once in a while briefly sweating, that has been happening since the injection but its very minor. All symptoms are slowly diminishing

– Little better every day. One more week to full vaccination

– Waking after less than optimum sleep in fear or anxiety, dreams of claustrophobia. Noticing how fuzzy my thinking can be, the difficulty in concentrating energy. Still recovering from surgery a week before my second shot, I think symptoms are mixed. Set up appointment with psychologist about sleep patterns

– Spontaneous Iliopsoas hematoma Right hip. Hospitalized five days, unrelated to Covid, Tested Covid negative

Sputum discolored, Nodule and Axillary mass

ZT9-19712-32112

– none

– a little reddish brownish area near armpit; probably unrelated

– Some heart palpitations, but I have had palpitations intermittently prior to the vaccine

– the muscle aches are: my back hurts( upper area in between shoulder blade area)

– one of the worst headaches Ive had in years, and I used to be a migrain sufferer until menopause. phone call to ask if okay to take Excedrin migrain

– Under armpit of vaccinated arm, I have tenderness and lumpiness I placed a call to my Dr regarding the under armpit tenderness/ lumpiness

– I feel soreness and a lump under my arm; the arm of the injection I made an appt to see my Dr. tomorrow.

– Checking in with Dr regarding fatigue, heart palpitations, and under arm tenderness (which is subsiding)

– Mucous - post nasal likely from allergies

– Eye pain Might be allergies

– Ten days ago I developed a cough and cold and mucous and sore throat No strep! No Covid! 2 visits

– 3/30-4/10, I had fatigue, excessively watery itchy eyes, runny nose, headache, congestion, raspy cough, & dk. green mucous. Slightly better 4/8, then relapse 4/9, then better 4/10, then relapse 4/11. Feel 90% better now, but still have slight cough.

Eustachian tube dysfunction, Hyperacusis and Ear disorder

ZTA-15200-56667

– Stuffy nose

– Very slight runny nose, better than yesterday

– Woke with headache this morning turning into migraine but could be related to the weather changes. Pain in my feet while walking which started last night and still going on but not as bad.

– Headache and neck pain probably from weather though

– Runny nose

– Nose a little stuffy and mild sinus headache. Also a little shortness of breath but maybe from my asthma. Still have rash on my feet but it is starting to respond to antibiotic cream after trying antifungal and steroid creams and other treatments)

– Low grade fever about a month ago for about 2 weeks, but no Covid on two checks a week apart

– Left Eustachian tube dysfunction and ear pain, but had prior to infection but a little more.

– Just the continued Eustachian tube disorder not healing but had prior to shot

– Stuffy nose but may be from allergies. Low grade temp (wouldn't know if not checking temps at office -99.4) and a cyst in the left nostril

– Stuffy nose, rash on foot is spreading. Found out Eustachian tube dysfunction is from mold in ear

– Drainage in the back of the throat more than usual and a dry cough

– Shortness of breath, some chest discomfort/catch

– Stuffy nose but may be allergies. A little more tired. Fast heart rate a few times.

– Headache with sensitivity to light and sound, neck pain, chills, sore throat, neck pain, back pain, stuffy nose

Tooth infection, Gingival pain and Sinus headache

ZTA-23830-32003

– Had severe gum pain do to an infection near the root of a molar. Currently on 3rd day of antibiotic. Dentist office

– An early morning cough.

– Slight cough, sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, occasional sinus headache.

– Lack of energy that comes and goes plus a scratchy throat and periodic headaches. At one point last week, I took an at home test. The results were negative. Throat and headaches are better, but still lack energy at times.

Anaphylactic shock, Dysphagia and Aphonia

ZTA-30966-81540

– Swollen lymph nodes

– Anaphylactic shock 6/28/21 and 6/30/21. Issue talking, losing voice long periods of time.

– Anaphylaxic shock

– Sore throat, lymph node swelling in both armpits and right arm. Swelling in hands, feet, legs. Troublesome swallowing, voice reduction. Dr. Visit in person 7/16

– Higher blood pressure. BP had been 140s before shot after shot 150+ but Wed. 9/15 allergist visit was 188/123. Allergist started blood pressure rx immediately. Unable to take Ibuprofen for swelling. Can't take Prednisone since had for 3 weeks. Bloodwork-SARS COVID antibodies and liver and kidney function

Injection site hemorrhage, Mobility decreased and Injection site bruising

ZTA-66374-57263

– Call and doctor prescribed medicine

– Bruising at injection site

– Bruised at injections site

– Worsening.. Shoulder and upper arm have limited mobility.

– Joints are still aching.

– Joint pain is worse

– Shoulder pain. The first vaccine I received was from the health department. It stung when receiving it, bled enough to feel up a band aid, and bruised. The second vaccine was administrated higher up on my arm. My upper arm is tender as well.

Deafness, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Lethargy

ZTB-17576-44268

– Bruising at/near injection site (small bruise)

– Head pain. Not sure if related to vaccine. Was having head pain on and off before shot, but now it's been bothering me for 5 days straight. Not as bad today as it was in the beginning though.

– Off and on pain on right side of back, radiating to the front rib cage. Started 4/16/21.

– Muscle spasms. Last few days lethargic. Upset stomach & nausea yesterday and today. Chills & fever. 102 degree temp last night.

– Widespread body pain. Mild shortness of breath off and on. Low energy, chest congestion, pain in rib cage. Not sure if symptoms are related to the covid-19 vaccination.

– Hearing loss.

Intervertebral disc space narrowing, Spinal osteoarthritis and Exostosis

ZTB-23935-45767

– Thumping in my ears. Like I could hear my heart pumping. Lasted 36 hours.

– Pain in my upper left of my back, neck, and left arm. X-rays shows arthritis and spurs in C2-C7 and narrowing of disk space. I am currently in Physical Therapy.

– Burning in my stomach Gallbladder like symptoms Diahrrha

– Body pain. Not just in one location, this was deep body pain in every part of my body.

– Runny nose, congestion, and possible low grade fever.

– Developed bronchitis

– Bronchitis

– Body aches, headaches

– I caught Covid-19

Contusion, Peripheral swelling and Erythema

ZTB-25070-56810

– Main problem was having a migraine headache yesterday...& a little headache today. Also, at injection site when touched.

– Its not a rash but like a bruise or ?? First I had one on my left arm Sunday...the day I got the vaccine but didnt really worry or know what it was. Today that ones fading but today theres one on my right arm...Its like a bump?? I tookPics yet dont know if I can send them?? So just thought Id mention them. If you have any idea, please let me know.

– Why ask questions when you dont answer my concerns?!?? This is dumb & am not answering again unless I get an answer. Useless waste of my time. It seems.

– Red spots on arm has me quite concerned

Cardioversion, Atrial flutter and Oxygen saturation decreased

ZTB-35765-24978

– Seen in (b)(6) facility, aches swelling related to fall on sat feb 13 and weakness is new today.

– Also weakness

– Head and chest congestion. Treated by doctor with prescription for antibiotic and steroid medications for acute bronchitis. Chest xray neg for any acute abnormality

– Shortness of breath with dyspnea with activity. Reduced PO? saturation. Intermittant cough.

– Diagnosis of atrial flutter, atrial fib on august 10th. Electrocardioversion out patient procedure

Immunization, Injection site bruising and Injection site swelling

ZTB-62446-99987

– Pain at site 1/27 & 1/28/21, headache only one day on 1/28

– Received the vaccine one hour ago. So far ok!

– Now recovering from head cold. Congestion & cough& fatigue started Saturday 10/9/21. I live with grandkids who had head colds last week. Son & one granddaughter were tested for Covid & were negative. Feeling better today

– Slight swelling at injection site left deltoid, faint bruising also

– Same swelling with some pain since receiving shot at the injection site

– Still has swelling & bruise at injection site, better today than yesterday

Myasthenia gravis, Swelling face and Blood glucose increased

ZTC-10305-97459

– Bloated tummy-gas

– I dont think it is from vaccine. I had sore throat and serious fatigue but just had 2 knee steroid shots that shot my blood sugar up to 275 and it just dropped to 114

– Balance issues like vertigo...have you seen that as a side effect?

– Headache

– Severe leg cramps. Not sure if associated with vaccine. I have arthritic knees but surgeon didnt think it was the cause. So have myasthenia gravis and docs r thinking maybe it is cause but it is new and extreme. Primary care also

– After booster had huge spike in blood sugar and blood pressure and swelling of ankles, face, hands

Flushing, Productive cough and Erythema

ZTC-12294-24664

– Yesterday about 40 minutes after the shot my face was totally flushed kind of like Covid vac. Arm Also I had a lot of phlegm(clear). Also slight chest tightness but no problems breathing. My face redness reminded me of when I ate Foods with MSG

– I have a sinus infection I have been prescribed a Z pack

– Slightly flushed face that went after awhile

– Sinus infection

– Just got over the 3rd sinus infection in 4 months. Waiting to see ENT about CT scan. Doctors office

Gait disturbance, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic

ZTC-20303-04588

– On day after 1st shot, felt warmer than usual but not feverish, slightly sore arm. All better the next day.

– Woke up feeling this morning feeling like Im back!

– Rash is beginning to spread away from the injection site. Similar to what occurred after my 1st shot (in my other arm).

– Very mild, pinkish not red, only slightly itchy rash in the same area as yesterday.

– Allergies cause extra mucus & subsequent loose cough, but Mucinex DM takes care of things well. Feel fine otherwise!

– So far, so good. Felt drowsy this morning while reading, is all. Only a little bit sore at the injection site with no visible reaction on my arm. Feeling good overall. Yay!

– Yesterday continued sore injection site & very drowsy, had normal temp. At night temp went up two degrees. Today, not drowsy, normal temp, only slightly sore injection site.

– At least this time, my "covid arm" is not worrisome to me. After my 2nd shot, I was surprised to see it progress to being more red & itchy & move further down my arm, but then it subsided. Expect the same this time.

– On Sat 04/16/2022, the day following my second Moderna booster, I pretty much slept away the day and was just a bit warmer than usual (98.2° versus usual 97.6°). No soreness or problems at the injection site. Sunday morning, I woke up all refreshed.

– Not COVID related but left knee with prior history of dislocation & successful rehab, unexpectedly presented with difficulty walking & general discomfort on Tue 07/05/2022. Have been resting knee & scheduled appt with primary care Dr on 07/19/2022.

Abnormal feces, Gait inability and Gastric disorder

ZTD-12300-97857

– Light headed

– Pain in my arm pit lymph nodes in the arm I got the injection for 3 days

– Stomach problems, small amounts of food seem to fill me completely up, fecal is frothy and the diarrhea has yet to stop. Body aches, chills, night sweats. None of this happened before the vaccine.

– Lots of muscle pains, stiff neck, headaches and sore joints.

– Extreme dizziness, to the point of being unable to walk

– Vertigo, dizziness

– Vertigo

– I am having rashes that come and go on my face and allot of mucus in my throat after eating anything.

– Continues cough, takes on my face, fatigue

Nasal discomfort, Diverticulitis and Sinus headache

ZTD-18305-29199

– Had trouble sleeping the night after the vaccine was given and the next night . Dont know if it was just coincidental

– Numbness Right ring and little finger

– Think it's unrelated. Just cramping . Better after a bowel movement and some ibuprofen

– Diverticulitis

– 4 moths post Covid and still have Continuing sinus headaches nasal and sinus discomfort

– Chronic sinus pain and pressure. Going on 7 months post infection with Covid They were getting better now they're worse . No medication seems to help

Periarthritis, Night sweats and Throat irritation

ZTD-20296-80087

– Lymph node in armpit near shot hurting

– Woke up this morning coated in sweat and felt odd for a few hours after I woke up and still have soreness in armpit near injection site

– Slight soreness in armpit near injection. Best day since getting vaccinated!

– Nasal Congestion, scratchy throat

– A few weeks ago, at some point after being vaccinated, my shoulders were sore like with frozen shoulder, which I previously had. I had done nothing to make them sore.

– I was exposed at work to someone who was around a Covid positive person a lot. 2 days later I had a sore throat, headache & nausea. It lasted 2 days. I tested negative for COVID.

Cluster headache, Feeling cold and Limb discomfort

ZTD-28911-95404

– I am taking Tylenol for pain. When I dont take it the symptoms are worse

– So these symptoms are while Im Still taking extra strength Tylenol

– Still taking Tylenol. But starting having this strange cold feeling in both calves.

– So although I choose good above, its only because I am still taking Tylenol. Last night I did not take it and I started to feel awful! Headache, body aches, and fatigue. In addition, I started having this strange cold sensation down the front of my calves, mostly the left one. Weird

– No Tylenol today. Much better. Still that cold feeling in front calf muscles

– On Thursday, April 15, I broke out in hives all over my body. Worse on my knees and elbows. I took a benedryl and it eventually subsided. In addition, on and off headaches. Yesterday bad cluster headache. Today much better.

– April 30th, I broke out in hives/rash all over my body. The second time since the 2nd vaccine. The first time was 8 days after the vaccine on April 15. They do subside after about an hour or 2 after taking Benedryl

– Had a cold? Mid September. Sore throat, congestion, cough, temp remained below 99.7. Lasted approximately 2 weeks. No Covid test. Granddaughter had cold first, tested negative for Covid. Better now

Angioplasty, Peripheral vascular disorder and Myocardial infarction

ZTE-24780-91477

– On day 15 after my first dose of the Moderna vaccine I developed a rash on my abdomen above and below the waist and on my thigh. It itched a little. It has faded but is still on my abdomen. Dont know if it has anything to do with the vaccine.

– Sinus pressure and pain but may be unrelated to baccine

– I had a mild heart attack on April 14. I went to the ER with tachycardia and had a heart cath with two stents placed in cardiac arteries.,

– I had a heart attack April 14, 2021

– Post nasal dri and s cough.

Scar, Cardiac ablation and Lymphedema

ZTE-62077-96245

– I believe I have lymphadenopathy. I have swelling in my left arm pit that I hadn't noticed before 2nd vaccine.

– Still have lymphodemia

– Lympoedemia continues to decrease

– Still have small Amy of lymph edema in my arm pit

– I have history of a fib. Went into afib with RVR. Had an ablation done. Dr said that I had scarring on my atrium. Not sure what it was from. Three weeks out. Still have rapid HR and SOB. Not sure if it is related to Covid baccine Cardiac Ablation

Feeling of body temperature change, Lip swelling and Thirst

ZTF-15914-42165

– Hands got swollen, upper lip a bit swollen, glands under jaw are tender, congestion

– Cough, congested

– Swelling under chin, cough, congestion

– Cough, congestion

– Cough, nodesunder chin swollen

– Swollen lymph nodes

– Thirsty, congrsted

– Congestion, swollen and sore armpits (side of injection is worse)

– Swelling and tenderness in injection arm armpit, profuse night sweats, chills to hot to cold rapidly,

– Coughh, sore throat, congested, runny nose, hot. Believe I have a cold that my stepson brought home.

– Cold symtoms

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