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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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Breast tenderness, Lymph node pain and Pruritus

ZUG-23592-99172

– *I am not sure the headache is vaccine related. I had a sore arm the 1st 2 days, but no longer.

– Perhaps some tenderness to deeper palpation of axillary lymph nodes on vaccine side, but not lymphadenopathy.

– Slight tenderness to deep palpation of axillary lymph nodes on the vaccine side. No lymphadenopathy.

– I had breast itching and then breast tenderness and pain for one day on the side I got the vaccine. I really cant say it was due to the vaccine, but I did want to mention.

– Slight pain at auxiliary lymph nodes on that side

– Only occasional pain at axillary lymph nodes in the vaccine side, but that's almost completely gone.

Neck mass, Mass and Nodule

ZUG-35041-54581

– A little bit of soreness in my arm, and I have a bruise around the injection site (it bled a bit when I had the shot). Not terrible at all, but its there.

– Mild. Still have a bruise at the injection site. Have soreness a few inches below the site. Not enough to cause problems, but more than nothing

– Bruise about the size of a quarter around injection site. Slight soreness a little bit down the arm.

– Bruise around injection site remains

– I still have a fairly dark bruise around the injection site. It doesn't really hurt, even if I press on it. Still a tiny bit of soreness/tenderness a few inches down from the site, but nothing that gets in my way

– There is still a bruise, but its getting better, not as dark. Very slight pain further down my arm. Nothing debilitating

– A noticeable and painful lump on my collarbone that manifested itself last night. Ive had a similar reaction to a flu shot in the past

– Red painful lump on clavicle (same side as vaccine) and pain/tenderness under left arm (same side as vaccine)

– Still have painful lump on left clavicle (its slightly red) and some pain under my left armpit

– Painful lump in clavicle is subsiding, but still present. Slight tenderness under left armpit

– Painful lump on clavicle is subsiding further....still there, but not as bad

– Still have painful lump on clavicle

– I had symptoms of COVID-19: itchy/watery eyes, cough, congestion, sore throat. Turned out it was COVID - I experienced allergy-like symptoms for 3 days....tested day 1 (neg), day 2 (neg), then day 3 (positive).

Hypertension, Asthenia and Cough

ZUH-12669-94061

– Brain fog, malaise, a short coughing fit Pull up to office, car visit

– Fatigue, lack of energy, weakness, brain fog, malaise In person doctors office visit

– Continued fatigue, functioning at a much lower level across the board of regular daily activities. Not able to exercise like I used to. Now have high blood pressure.

– Still have diminished energy levels and fatigue more easily. Now have high blood pressure Doctors office

Papilloma viral infection, Injection site rash and Injection site swelling

ZUH-12758-04612

– Developed a severe rash on the area where the vaccine was given. Is was extremely painful almost like someone shot me in the arm. Extremely itchy and my arm was swollen and red. This started on 1-28-2021. The agony lasted three full days Husband is a doc so he was treating me

– After developing the Covid arm rash I also started to notice severe pain in my legs beneath my knees the pin was severe that it woke me up at 2a.m. I still have slight pain in my legs Consulted with an infectious disease specialist who happens to be my friend she was guiding me

Menopause, Postmenopausal hemorrhage and Hemorrhage

ZUH-19149-86213

– Vaginal spotting / bleeding when I thought I was six months into menopause

– I got my period after 6 months without a period and I thought I was in menopause. I also noticed my nose was bleeding a little upon waking, when I blew my nose there was some blood. I am going to be seen at the gynocologist next week to check out the abnormal bleeding

– Menstrual bleeding

– Slight ear pressure in both ears on and off

– Mild ear pain in left ear

– Mild ear pain left ear

Hypokinesia, Mobility decreased and Musculoskeletal stiffness

ZUH-29998-97807

– Arm and shoulder pain and stiffness

– My injection arm is still debilitating. Unable to raise above my chest pain and heaviness. Shot was painful when administered and got rapidly worse. Still have difficulty dressing

– Arm still about 70o/o useable and painful to raise above chest

– Arm 90 percent better. Still hurts to raise atm but is possible to do it

– Slightly difficult arm movements

– Right arm that had shot is still not fully functional. Its been 3 months and l now have to see an orthopedic doc PA from Primary Care Doc

– Covid

Blood urine present, Peripheral swelling and Erythema

ZUH-34341-70460

– Mild pain on DAY 1 at injection site. 30 hrs after shot had fever of 100.5, chills, very achy, headache, arm red and swollen, @72 hrs no more side effects besides at injection site. Swelling at injection site has lessened, but still red and itchy.

– About a week or so ago I had a little bit of blood in my urine. About 5ml worth. Bright red blood. No pain or discomfort. Hasn't happened again. May not be related to vaccine?

Dyspepsia, Rash and Dyspnea

ZUH-60048-36738

– Higher pain like heartburn

– Very mild shortness of breath

– Just got the vaccine less than 10 minutes ago, so waiting my 30 minutes

– A bit of breathlessness

– Recurring rash, always appears in the morning, subsides in a couple hours. Has occurred six times, but not every day.

– This week I have a sore throat and mild congestion. Just did a home covid test - the result was negative.I had the Moderna booster shot at CVS last year when it became available but did not get it registered on this site yet.

Hypersomnia, Tenderness and Lymph node pain

ZUJ-10401-93636

– Slept over 12 hours last night. Slept until 11:30 this morning & feel better now.

– In the last day or so I have had a slight tenderness in my armpit (the one that I received the shot in). Nothing bad just noticeable.

– A slight soreness in the gland under my arm in the one I received the shot in.

– Still have slight bit of tenderness in glands under armpit that received shot in.

– Just a headcold. Did a Covid test but it was negative.

Optic neuropathy, Oral mucosal eruption and Gingival swelling

ZUJ-29820-73374

– My swollen gums - sorry didn't realize that was a symptom - and slight rash is Covid mouth per my dentist. I have sensitive skin and allergies. Didn't think it was a symptom.

– Swollen gums

– I had a UTI. I only have two others. Didn't think much of the UTI. I'm old. Stuff happens. But now I found out my Aunt in Michigan and an x-ray tech at Core both had It is after 2nd shot. At PCP office.

– Nothing to do with Covid. Arthritis is worse, Gout is worse, blood pressure is higher, blood pressure is higher. Ive lost a few pounds, does that count?

– Nothing to do with shots: Dry eye, optic nerve neuropathy In office visit

Cardiovascular disorder, Poor peripheral circulation and Eye hemorrhage

ZUJ-64973-17758

– Si en la noche luego de la vacuna mi circulacion se afeccto sintiendo calenton y ardor en mis piernas . Y en un momento cuando me levante en la noche se me nublo la vision. En el dia de hoy todavia me molesta un poco la circulacion de mis piernas

– Me sigue un poco afectada la circulación de mis piernas

– Molestias circulatorias

– Problema circulacion

– Problemas de circulacion Estudio de venas doppler

– Problemas circulatorios dolor de cabeza y taquicardia

Dialysis, Injection site discomfort and Chest discomfort

ZUJ-97001-72712

– Very slight pressure in chest/lungs 4 about 30 mins; completely went away

– In my arm; injection site only.

– Just slight discomfort @ injection site.

– Felt light headed/ dizzy on Tuesday morning (545 am). That lasted all day & it subsided over the day. Lite vomiting/ nausea that morning...bit it passed after about 4 hrs. Completed an internist visit yesterday & o dialysis in a few hours. Better! Dialysis

Weight bearing difficulty, Injected limb mobility decreased and Neck pain

ZUK-10102-13537

– Yesterday had severe arm pain from neck, shoulder, through elbow, and to wrist. Nearly zero range of motion without extreme pain. Today, range of motion improved, but no weight-bearing and moving to far still causing severe/sharp pain - like muscle tear if you continue.

– Continued muscle pain, but improving. Much more range of motion than at onset. Original symptoms felt like that of a torn ligament.

– Some sharp, but slight residual pain when stretching the arm.

Bowel movement irregularity, Rash macular and Vision blurred

ZUK-15532-22219

– Woozy and vision slightly blurred

– Slightly woozy and blurry eyed. Possibly from Tylenol?

– Extra BMs today but not diarrhea

– Blotchy red area spread down over bicep. Not itchy.

– Cold and mild cough,

– Possible vertigo, stiff neck muscle. Dr and MRI

– No appetite, light headed.

– Tiredness only began this afternoon after grocery shopping. Otherwise it's good.

– Did not have chance to report heavy joint pain on day after shot. Gone the second day after.

Hangover, Initial insomnia and Muscle twitching

ZUK-28144-13783

– Mild runny nose.

– Another mild nose bleed. Strange twinges (mild pain) in legs, neck, arms. Come and go.

– Dizziness (moderate, sporadic) and nausea, mostly at night last few days. Trouble falling and staying asleep because of these feelings. Feeling hungover, though not consuming alcohol.

– Dizziness, headaches, nausea.

– Tested positive with COVID-19 on Friday July 1st. Felt very ill for first 5-6 days, and starting to improve today (day 7).

Malignant melanoma in situ, Laryngitis and Upper respiratory tract infection

ZUK-31451-40419

– Malaise and took Ibuprofen

– Malaise and erythema some pain distal to injection site on left upper arm

– Low back pain

– I got shingles from the SHINGRIX immunization Communicated through online portal and got antiviral medication prescribed

– Melanoma en situ right cheek

– I had an upper respiratory infection the end of May with laryngitis. I had 6 negative COVID tests during that time.

– Pain in right shoulder from iPad use

Nasal discharge discoloration, Grip strength decreased and Neuralgia

ZUL-27969-43647

– Deep burning pain in shoulder joint post injection

– Deep shoulder joint pain

– Burning nerve pain between shoulder & elbow. Tingling and numbness down to fingertips

– Severe nerve pain between shoulder & elbow

– Nerve pain between shoulder and elbow that is now radiating to fingertips. Numbness and tingling. Dropping things due to numbness. Shoulder & elbow joint pain continues to be an issue but less now than last week.

– The nerve pain between shoulder & elbow continues. The numbness is worsening from shoulder to fingertips is worsening; getting a dead arm and dropping things

– From 1st: still having residual nerve pain & numbness

– Still having numbness from 1st dose shoulder to fingertips

– Continuing numbness from 1 shot back in April

– Continuing residual nerve pain and numbness should to fingertips from 1st shot

– Continuing nerve pain and numbness shoulder to fingertips from 1 st dose

– Bronchial type cough; continued numbness shoulder to fingertips from 1st dose

– Continuing numbness & nerve pain

– Continuing numbness and nerve pain from initial dose in Apr. they hit the nerve when injecting

– Developed Covid

Cellulitis, Arthralgia and Fatigue

ZUL-56198-44492

– I have had fatigue and pain in my left hip for a month now and Im on medications and antibiotics due to a cellulitis infection I was hospitalized for on December 1, 2020

– For a few weeks now I have a sudden intense pain in my left hip so it is hard for me to stand or walk. It could be arthritic by coincidence or some inflammation or infection

– I have cirrhosis of the liver due to NAFLDnon-alcoholic fatty liver disease and I was in the hospital for Silvius blood infection December 20 20 cellulitis and severe blood infection in my right leg

Respiratory tract infection, Lower respiratory tract infection and COVID-19

ZUM-15600-91717

– 2nd shot after a week I got sick with a chest infection. Negative for flu and Covid. Went to doctor got medicine got better for a few weeks and now same exact thing again. I believe it's some strange thing from the shot.

– Ever since I got the Moderna shot I have had Covid like symptoms. I have had to go to the doctor 3 times for a respiratory infection. I got sick right away. I have had 3 rounds of antibiotics, cough meds, steroids and enhalers and checked for COVID.

Prostatic pain, Tongue discoloration and Swollen tongue

ZUM-16009-57392

– Left side of neck near clavical is 1/4 softball sized swell

– Swell on my neck has deminished to squishy mound. Better

– Breathless

– My husband got booster same day same type. He has fever, chills, old broken bones hurt, and prostate aches

– Dizzy

– My husband still has 100 degree temp

– 4th dose is wicked! Fever 101 for 3 days. Swollen limph nodes, tongue swollen with spots. Gone now

– GI distress, plus fever. Although doc says theres another virus around

Joint stabilization, Renal injury and Renal impairment

ZUM-25327-11734

– High BP,

– Sudden onset of swelling and pain in several of my joints making it difficult or impossible to use them See my Orthopedic Dr.

– These started close to the 1st shot High BP, increased joint inflammation and an increased problem with kidney function. Heart Dr. & Kidney specialist.

– My blood pressure is high And my heart rate is fast. Ive been on multiple BP meds and different combinations of them and nothing works. Currently taking 3 different meds, one is a very high dose. Still no change.High BP is damaging my kidneys Seeing a Cardinal and getting heart tests.

– Sudden decrease in kidney function Kidney biopsy, other testing

Central nervous system lymphoma, Bell's palsy and Tinnitus

ZUM-32083-86281

– Bell's Palsey Called in and got into a Dr. at the office

– Had a brain ct scan today. It was normal no sign of stroke. Conclusion: bad reaction to covid shot. Shot given on 3/16. Bells palsey began on 3/25 Inpatient visit

– Heart palpitations. Bells palsy is getting better...only a little numbness in my cheek now.

– Tinnitus...high pitch ringing in bilateral ears

– Tinnitus

– Bells palsy began again on the 9th day. After feeling numbness on the right side of my face I immediately went to the Dr. And received medication. This happened after the 2nd shot but it got worse then.

– Headaches, sore throat, coughing.

– Primary CNS Lymphoma

Metabolic disorder, Drooling and Lower respiratory tract congestion

ZUM-92790-75382

– Get tired easily. Seem to be more forgetful. Sense of smell seems to have gotten worse, have a strange smell part of the time. Taste is still not back and I seem to have a metallic taste most of the time. Also alternate dry mouth and almost drooling

– Ears ringing, feel warm

– Dry eyes

– Very mild pain, mainly when bumped or touched. Sense of smell has changed a bit. I had Covid in November and lost smell and taste. Was coming back very slowly (smell about A 1/3 and taste about 2/3, but this past week smell declined again in that a lot of things smell the same. Coffee and chlorine bleach have the same smell as an example and the smell isnt like either used to be. This could still be from the Covid, but I thought Id mention it.

– Issues described yesterday have not changed.

– Others are clearing and minor

– Arm is still sore at injection site. I have joint pains worse than before and still some fuzziness. Plus a couple other issues. But I think they are lingering from when I had Covid in late November. A few new issues seem to keep popping up. Shot ones

– Headaches, intestinal gas,

– Intermittent cough, headache that has been hanging on for about a month, run down, aching joints.

– Taste and smell are off more More Joint pain Headaches

– Intermittent Cough. Tired most of the time. No energy.

– Nasal congestion. Bronchial congestion. Head aches. Dry eyes. Hard to sleep. Joint pains. Some I had before and the faded, but now are recurring

Cervical cyst, Eye inflammation and Swollen tongue

ZUP-13178-47790

– Swelling of tongue and difficulty swallowing

– Joint pain and swelling

– About a month after my Moderna vaccine I began to experience joint pain. A month after that I started to have swelling in my fingers, wrists, toes, ankles and knees and extreme fatigue daily. I am being referred to a Rheumatologist to figure this out PCP and Orthopedic

– Eye inflammation, joint pain and inflammation, extreme fatigue, high resting heart rate, heart palpitations, cysts on cervix Family doctor, referrals to specialists

Bursitis, Pneumonia and Arthralgia

ZUP-19509-27591

– 2nd injection site is still sore from shoulder down to elbow. It hurts when I raise my arm up about 3 inches from body. If I leave it in resting position for very long (i.e. watching tv or sleeping) it really is sharp pain when I first move it.

– Arm is still sore and achy from shoulder to elbow on outside

– I had pneumonia . Five days of IV antibiotics followed by 10 days of oral antibiotics with today (12/10/21) being last day.

Renal disorder, Gingival pain and Abdominal pain lower

ZUP-20576-83115

– Had a migraine today. Ive had them on & off for years so dont think its vaccine related.

– Not sure if related but some portions of gums & roof of mouth sore

– Not sure if related but roof of mouth & gums sore since vaccination.

– Diarrhea, Pain in lower back & abdomen. Being treated for UTI & kidney stones.

– Diagnosed with kidney stones Urologist

– Kidney stones

– Kidney dtined

– Very tired during the day and legs are tired.

Bowel movement irregularity, Blood glucose decreased and Ocular hyperemia

ZUP-76148-92101

– Runny nose used saline to breath trough To be able tisleep

– Feeling this all since 1/13/2021 plus eyes blood shot

– Cant get blood sugar down gone from 180-259 to 250-430 with severe low or high in pre wake am. 46 to high.

– Bubbles in urine and pain in back and now in front of abdominal where new kidney is

– Have to get transplanted kidney work up no problems for 5 years post op then got first shot and worse signs with 2 shor

– Frequent bowel movements loose 3-5 a day

– I had a cough start 2 days after receiving first vaccine dry hacking now worse and more common

Nasal congestion, Arthralgia and Respiratory tract congestion

ZUR-21365-25390

– I have a very stuffed up nose, but I do not believe this to be vaccine related. Iris what generally happens when I do not get enough sleep. It started 1-1-2021.

– Still have a completely stuffed up nose. Has been going on for about 10-14 days with no relief. I reported this before. No other symptoms. Still don't know if it could be from the vaccine or not. Rather unusual for me.

– Have been having some joint pain that comes and goes. It is not too bad.

– Tremendous stuffed up head with a fever Went to primary care Dr office

Respiratory symptom, Hypersomnia and Abdominal pain upper

ZUR-44654-05890

– On Sunday, 02/06, my stomach starting hurting around 5:00 pm. I vomited one time. It hurt so bad, I slept from 5:30 pm to 6:00 a.m the following day. On Monday, I had a headache all day and fatigue. Woke up Wednesday feeling completely fine.

– Started with sore throat. Sore throat went away then had runny nose, alternating headache and stomach ache. Feeling much better today. Never had a fever, diarrhea or vomiting.

– I had a cold. Upper respiratory symptoms only. Nasal congestion and runny nose. No fever, no body aches, no loss of taste or smell. Took over the counter COVID test at CVS which was negative. Wanted to make sure since I have children.

Fibromyalgia, Chest pain and Diarrhea

ZUR-54667-58381

– Not sure related but fibromyalgia is worse

– I think it may be fibro/cfs flare

– I have fibro/cfs so not sure if fatigue is related

– As noted before. I have fibro/cfs and other probs. Don't know if extra pain/fatigue is related to vaccine or weather, stress..

– Again, could be cfs/fibro Huge weather change

– Coughing, diarrhea, chest pain(hoping costochondritis) & poss. fibro flareup.. Pain all over.. Doubt related to vax..

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