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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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Herpes virus infection, Tongue discomfort and Blood pressure decreased

ZY4-33931-88248

– Left side of my face feels numb

– Sore throat

– Cold sores and herpes outbreak

– I got covid. The headaches got worse, low grade fever. Fatigue got worse, developed shortness of breath. I have worn my mask, washed my hands, distanced, and stayed home. Funny how i was just fine until i got the vaccine now i have covid.

– I am having shortness of breath and extreme fatigue and horrible headaches. Leg pain (joint and muscle)

– Shortness of breath is getting worse

– The symptoms are getting worse! Shortness of breath, cant feel parts of my face, fatigue, extreme thirst, weird tongue texture, headaches, bp dropping randomly, shakes, nausea, i just feel like crap!

Sensitive skin, Blood pressure increased and Chills

ZY4-66124-81345

– On 4/12, the day of my vaccine, I had a fever of 100 degrees sustained for 2 hrs from 7pm-9pm. I also experienced chills, all-over skin sensitivity, severe headache and no appetite. On 4/13, I experienced a moderate headache all day. I took extra strength Tylenol twice throughout the day, with no relief. Today, I have taken extra strength Tylenol once with little relief.

– Moderate headache lasted 2 days, 18-19 May. Tylenol and Advil used to subdue symptoms with little relief. Very tired over those two days. It was also the week of my period and its typical to have a headache during that week.

– Higher than normal blood pressure.

Edema peripheral, Decreased appetite and Insomnia

ZY5-43860-83917

– Yesterday, after reporting, the pain in my arm got so bad I could barely move it and it would throb with pain if I forgot and tried. Also I developed a mild fever; I went to bed early and was much better today.

– Yesterday, several hours after I did the check in, my symptoms got way worse: fever, chills, body aches, and nausea. I wasn't wable to sleep until early in the morning.

– I was so put of it yesterday that I forgot to add I had no appetite. it returned today, however. As of today, I think the lymph nodes under my left armpit are swollen because it hurts a lot there (this is the arm I received the vaccine in).

– The swelling in my left armpit (the arm where I got the shot) is less but still there and painful today.

– The swelling under my left armpit (the arm I got the vaccine in) is almost gone but still slightly there and hurts occasionally.

Erythema, Heart rate increased and Sinusitis

ZY5-85861-86435

– Headache I had before the shot became much worse several hours after the shot. The headache continued until about 2 hours ago.

– Soreness and red spot on arm

– Had a cold, sinus infection

– Heart rate seems to get faster more easily. Not sure if associated with vaccine, or it has to do with ADD medicines. Or could the cause be from when I contracted what I believe to be COVID in March of 2020.

– Had COVID back in January

Prostatic calcification, Eosinophil count decreased and Monocyte count decreased

ZY6-17111-61639

– Significant decrease in White Blood cell count to 1.2 L, Platelet count 95 L, Absolute Neutrophils 157 LL, Absolute Monocytes 29 L, Absolute Eosinophils 10 L tested after 5 days after vaccination.Also Type II Diabetic.

– Immune system continued to crash. Low wbc count, low platelet count, and low lymphocytes.Sores in the throat and difficulty swallowing. Hospitalized on march 20. Will be having bone marrow biopsy march 22.

– Pancytopenia; receiving chemotherapy in-patient.

– Prostate calcifications and bladder stones. Urologist Doctor office visit.

Jaw disorder, Bradykinesia and Temporomandibular joint syndrome

ZY6-24275-31998

– Last night the left side of my jaw made it hard to bite hard like the precursor to TMJ, and in the middle of the night, the lymph node under my left arm pit started to hurt. It is swollen today, and is painful when rubbing against my left side.

– TMJ left jaw, hard to bite, extremely swollen and painful lymph node under left arm pit.

– Covid Arm red itchy rash where shot was administered, 9 days after shot,. Treating with Clobex. TMJ in left jaw is worsening every day since it started with the lymph node swelling and pain on day 5.

– Cloudy thinking, slow movements

– When stopping after walking, top half of body seems to still go forward. Very odd sensation. Slight dizziness or something.

– Slow thinking, slow moving. Something is 'off'. Do not feel like myself.

– Red welt looking areas on front facing bicep, still slightly slow thinking and moving, but better then it was. Since 102.7 fever the night of the 2 ND vaccine, temp has been lower than normal. 96.7 right now.

– TMJ in left jaw that began after first Moderna Shot, has gotten worse in the last week, despite wearing a mouth guard while sleeping.

– I passed out while seated on a stool in my bathroom, attempting to water-pick my teeth fo the first time since 9/19/22. I woke up bruised on the floor.

– I believe I have a mild concussion from passing out Tuesday, and any symptoms I have, are from that.

– I should have reported this since the second day, swollen lymph node in armpit of arm that received the shot.

Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

ZY6-28030-71267

– Enlarged axillary lymph node on side of vaccine

– Lymph node still enlarged in a collar region

– Lymph node still enlarged abd painful

– Lymph node enlarged and slightly painful

– Lymph node big but less painful

– Lymph node slightly smaller. No pain

– Lymph node slightly larger than before second vaccine administered

– Lymph node enlarge the in armpit on side where vx given

– Axillary lymph node big and painful

– Axillary lymph node enlargement and pain

– Axillar Lymph node enlarged

Tendon operation, Muscle rupture and Myositis

ZY6-69628-26188

– Injection site reactions happened on both the first and worst on the second. Fatigue on the second shot started about 10 hours after the shot and I slept for approximately 36 hours with no appetite. No fever. After the first shot, Only injection site reaction nine days after lasting for two weeks turning into a hard knot

– Cold sore coming from nose

– Ongoing fatigue

– More fatigue and exhaustion. No fever, chills, or anything of that sort, just extremely fatigued. Cant even swing a golf club which is new starting Sunday. Can still function, just exhausted. Last reaction from first shot occ 9days later

– The reaction that occurred after my first vaccination in my left arm which was done with a very large needle and Became swollen, hot, red, for several days, deteriorated my bicep tendon from inflammation and Disconnected from anchor. The doctor yeste Orthopedic physician

– The torn biceps from where the shot was given its very painful. I might have to have surgery. Orthopedic surgeon

– After I had the initial tear of my bicep tendon several days after the first injection, the tendon tore all the way. Just had surgery the end of January to Reattach the bicep tendon. Still recovering, and in a sling. Recovery minimum 4 to 5 months. Outpatient surgery at hospital

Epistaxis, Arthritis and Somnolence

ZY7-17319-22877

– very slight lightheadedness, which resolved on its own

– The worst fever and chills occurred yesterday afternoon/evening: after our last check-in.

– Ive had a slight sore throat for the past 24 hours, and have felt moderate fatigue during this time - as if I were coming down with a sore throat/cold. I would also mention that - following my first shot - I experienced the sight of bloody mucus, when I blew my nose, which happened several times a day. This may have been unrelated to my vaccination, but following my second shot I again experienced (to a much milder degree) the appearance of a bit of blood when Ive blown my nose. By last night, my fatigue reached the moderate level - a bit higher than Id rated it yesterday afternoon. Thank you so much!

– Just a *very mild* experience of a little bit of blood in nasal mucus when I blow my nose; unclear whether related to the vaccine or not; nothing like the more dramatic amount of blood when I blew my nose, after the first dose. Thank you!

– I had a really strong reaction to the vaccine yesterday - the day after my vaccine - with severe fatigue that left me unable to stay awake, and some nausea, and feeling quite feverish, with some chills. My symptoms are better today; bad yesterday!

– No - I feel so much better today!! Happy!!

– It's unclear whether the fatigue is related or unrelated to the vaccine - possibly/probably unrelated!

– No, thank you!

– They are almost certainly *unrelated* to my vaccine! But I have had a flare-up of pain from arthritis in one of my hips, exacerbated by moving pots of plants around on my patio. Again, I think this is unrelated to my vaccine - but you asked!

– I tested positive for COVID on July 26, 2022 - but I can't remember whether that was before or after our last contact!

False positive investigation result, Ligament operation and Petechiae

ZY7-26674-22018

– Headaches, chills, fatigue, no fever

– Bacterial infection-urinary

– I ran a fever of 101-102 the evening of the third shot, could not work

– Rash-i have new small blood colored spots on my torso and upoer thighs

– Small blood colored spots on thighs and torso-no itch or pain but not gone

– False positive for hpv; conCussion, memory issues, balance. Just had ucl repair with internal brace.

– Positive test for covid

Repetitive strain injury, Rash erythematous and Joint swelling

ZY8-19847-79542

– Noticeable muscle soreness in injection arm for last 4 days. Yesterday I rubbed injection site and felt roughness, looked and had dime size red rash.

– Probably unrelated, more than normal joint pain/swelling from repeat motion and lifting, esp in hands. I used pain relievers which I rarely do and lidocaine patch which was stocked 2 yrs ago in medicine cabinet.

– Site rash and sore are at 3 mos after 2nd dose. Same thing after 1st dose, other arm, at 3 weeks.

Pulmonary congestion, Anosmia and Ageusia

ZY8-21529-76906

– Just a cold, congested, sneezing, dizzy

– Lung congestion, no taste, no smell

– Not.influenza, but a lingering cold. No taste, no smell, coughing and stodgy nose - I got a Covid test on Sunday, 25, 2021, it came back negative

– I have been unable to taste or smell since my vaccine, my PRIMARY thought I had Covid when I got my vaccine, he did an antigen blood test, but it came back negative , now I have appt. with an ENT Dr. Went to my primary Dr. office

Carpal tunnel syndrome, Bursitis and Conjunctivitis

ZY8-23585-97139

– Bursitis of the shoulder and elbow in the same arm as the vaccination.

– Diagnosed with early diabetes. regular annual physical

– Acute and sever joint swelling and carpal tunnel syndrome. regular doctor's office visit

– Worsening arthritis in knee.

– Sore throat and nasal congestion, but this began before the vaccinations.

– I have some kind of respiratory virus that started before the vaccinations. It is causing many symptoms and confusing my report. I will trat for COVID by tonight but it seems to be just a bad "cold".

– Still recovering from a severe cold with laryngitis and conjunctivitis. Negative covid test yesterday evening.

– Continues symptoms from a cold...laryngitis and conjunctivitis.

– Still recovering from cold. Improving today...the low fever was from last night but then disappeared.

– Still recovering from laryngitis and conjunctivitis, which is limiting some of my work activities

– Covid-19 infection

Tumor excision, Neoplasm and Injection site mass

ZY8-28266-78577

– Ha e issue with my heart rate going from 54 bpm to 131 bpm Heart doctor

– More issues with my heart and having pain at the injection site. Feel drained and tired all the time. Heart doctor

– Numbness in my left are from my shoulder to my elbow. Feeling not myself.

– Numbness in the left arm is now going down to the left wrist

– More numbness in left arm and ha I got issue with feeling week.

– After my first Covid injection I developed a lump on my left arm at injection site. Was told to put ice on it I had an ultrasound and it ended up being a tumor in my arm I've had a MRI since then and seeing a neurologist may need surgery to remove

– After my first COVID vacation I developed a lump on my shoulder at the injection site after months of being told it would go away I had a ultrasound done on my are and a tumor was found. I had surgery to remove it and been off work for almost 6 month

Colitis, Parosmia and Anosmia

ZY8-33363-29144

– Swollen gland

– Joint and body aches but I believe are from autoimmune flare

– Inflammation in codon and small intestine.

– Sore throat and headache

– Inconclusive mammogram. Have to go for an ultrasound and dx mammogram. Possible cysts. Mammogram

– Swollen glands

– Cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue, headache, lose of taste and smell. Positive Covid-19 test

– Phantom smells, lose of smell and taste that returns and then leaves like a switch flipping on and off, sporadic fever - lingering mild cough

Dermatitis, Platelet count decreased and Lymphedema

ZY8-87063-68049

– Short of breath

– I have been having problems with shortness of breath. I have never had a fever ever. At first I felt achy but, the shortness of breath just comes on. That is the only thing I feel I still have from the vaccine.

– Swelling of the joints of fingers and hands. Painful. Shortness of breath started after vaccination.

– Lots of swelling in my hands and feet. It is painful. Allergies are worse than before. Joint pain has never gone away.

– Short of breath, dizzy spells and joint pain.

– Shortness of breath. Muscle weakness and pain.

– Contact Dermatitis

– I am anemic and have pneumonia.

– Dermatitis, pneumonia one lung allergy to something in my house.

– Dermatitis, pneumonia, feet, legs and hands swollen. Feet are the worst. Can't fit into shoes.

– Inflamed Dermatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis or Fibromyalgia flareup. Neuropathy excessive in feet and hands. Lymphedema.

Gastrointestinal disorder, Hypoesthesia and Dizziness

ZY9-17960-55984

– Should really have shared this already but about 4 hours after I got my vaccinations last Friday I had the moderna I did develop numbness in my left hand now I do have multiple sclerosis but I have never had left-handed numbness like that before I've had it in my right hand so I don't know it was sort of strange to have just come out of nowhere like that

– Some amount of the dizziness following the second vaccination that I had not had previously and some bowel isues that are bit different, but nothing else

Blood immunoglobulin G decreased, Oral lichen planus and Bowel movement irregularity

ZY9-24587-56135

– I have no overt joint pain that I would pinpoint to the vaccine. I live with joint pain due to other conditions.

– Crampy, several bowel movements today

– I have Systemic Mast Cell Disease which flared after 2nd vaccine for about one month. So far doing very well since 3rd vaccine.

– My Crohn's Disease/IBS is in a flair. Makes this difficult.

– Crohn's / IBS in serious flare.Severe abdominal pain, bowel movement problems with bleeding.

– Fatigure

– The arm pain is extremely mild just where the injection went in. No radiation of pain.

– This abdominal pain had been with me for several years. Crohn's disease

– As I mentioned yesterday this an ongoing health issue for several years. Crohn's disease

– As I continue to report my abdominal pain is an ongoing health issue

– Not sure Had an abdominal MRE with contrast 2 days ago. No results yet Terrible umbilicus small intestine area pain.

– Existing G.I. Issues

– I have Shingles which started about 6 days ago in the cervical thoracic area, left side. I had my Shindrex vaccine shots in March and April 2018. I am currently on an antiviral prescribed by my PCP Follow up office appointment today

– I have already reported that I had the Shingles although I am vaccinated. Also I have Oral Lichen Planus. I have Idiopathic Mast Cell Diease and IggSD. I had a serious Mast Cell attack. Feeling better, dealing with a difficult farigue.

– IgG Deficiency

Lipoma excision, Arthritis and Gastrointestinal disorder

ZY9-26142-35808

– Its not clear if the previous question is just with regard to past pain or current. No current pain. Pain ended I believe 3 days post vaccine.

– Developed lipoma approximately 2-2.5cm in diameter behind shoulder (vaccines were in left arm, sorry, I can't remember if booster was R or L and card doesn't say). Had it removed. Benign biopsy result.

– Pain in right shoulder, right thumb (arthritis?)

– Intestinal issues

Injection site bruising

ZY9-26681-37534

– The injection site now has a mild bruise about an inch wide (half-inch radius from the needle point). It wasn't there until this morning.

– The bruise that developed around the injection site yesterday (the third day after the shot) is still there, but hasn't changed size or color.

– The bruise at the injection site seems a little darker today, but still without pain.

– Bruise at the injection site still hasn't changed size or color. Tomorrow is the 7th day after the first dose.

– The bruise at the injection site looks a bit lighter today.

Submaxillary gland enlargement, Tonsillar hypertrophy and Swelling face

ZY9-58467-12431

– Tinnitus

– Tinnitus/ringing in ears, sore throat

– Sore throat

– Ringing in ears, sore throat

– Tender lymph nodes under arms, sore throat, runny nose

– Sore throat on left side of throat only and enlarged/inflamed tonsil on left side. Intense body aches.

– Ringing in ears started after first dose, improved between doses, had intensified in the last week.

– Tinnitus/ringing in ears has increased in frequency and intensity.

– Tinnitus/ringing in ears

– Ringing in ears - increased frequencyGeneral achiness/fatigue

– Extreme fatigue, headaches, dizziness and persistent ringing in ear.

– Worsening ringing in ear. Muscle aches.

– Numbness and swelling on right side of face. Tingling in neck on right side and numbness/tingling in arm.

– Painful and swollen lymph nodes under arm and jaw, numbness on right side of face, numbness and tingling in right arm and leg. Booster shot was received in my right arm.

– Continuing numbness and tingling in face, neck, and right arm. Increased headache today.

– Daily headaches, increasing in frequency and intensity.

– Elevated blood pressure, increased ringing in right ear, increased frequency of headaches

– Dizziness, persistent fatigue, high blood sugar

Similar reaction on previous exposure to drug, Atrioventricular block and Blood glucose decreased

ZYA-21254-50033

– Mild dizziness

– The chills and extreme fatigue started about 12 hours after my injection. I wanted to sleep but only could do so in about 1 1/2-2 hr. intervals. During that time and this morning I additionally felt shaky and tested my sugar which was very lis fir me but I ate a bit and it got a little better. I just rested all night last night and today and everything is subsiding nicely. By tomorrow I expect I will feel much better. The odd shaky feeling was reminiscent of how I would feel coming out of anesthesia after surgery. I had one question however...if my taking prescription Lyrica and Tylenol with Codeine #4 effected how I felt? I had two extensive spinal surgeries so have been followed by a Pain Management Dr. for quite some time. Thank you.

– The fatigue is getting a lot less intense but still present. Nausea started last evening. I feel hungry and eat but get nauseous as soon as I eat or drink (only water or diet iced tea) and after about an hour it passes.

– As the same as yesterday, only nauseous as soon as I eat, then passes.

– The nausea sort of strikes for about 5 minutes, then passes and dies but necessarily hit with eating. Fatigue is the main issue and has really slowed me. When I feel normal I start to do things and quickly wear out. Also the past few days when taking my pain meds. as prescribed, they are making me more sleepy than normal and rather than adjusting as I always do, I now find I must lay down and either rest or fall asleep.

– First day in the past 7 since I got the first injection that I felt normal and not fatigued nor nauseous.

– Last Thursday ( 12 days after my first injection) when I ate nausea would set in and I had bad diarrhea for two days. No fever/chills/aches. This lasted Thursday-Saturday then fine. Still fatigued.

– Dizziness, weakness.

– This time my upper arm is extremely painful to touch and with movement however upon the first injection it did not hurt at all.

– Yes. FYI.... one week ago, approx. 2 1/2 weeks after my 2nd injection I developed a urinary track infection and am currently being treated with an antibiotic. I never had this type of infection before and am 66 yrs. old. Primary Care Physician

– Two weeks after second injection I developed a urinary track infection (first time ever in my life). Saw Primary Care Physician and was on antibiotic for 7 days. Primary Care Physician

– In December I had chest discomfort and went to the ER via ambulance and spent the last week of December 2021 in the Cardiac Observation Unit. Had tests done and diagnosed with two blockages but only at 50%.

Heart rate decreased, Pneumonia and Somnolence

ZYC-26867-22917

– Sore throat, cough

– Sore throat, cough and runny nose

– Sore throat, cough and congestion

– Cough, slight sore throat, bit dizzy at times.

– Congestion, cough bit dizzy. Dont think its related to Vaccine.

– Cough and congestion

– Pneumonia, not related to the COVID Vaccine. Doctors office and chest X-ray

– None

– Weakness, Drowsiness, nausea, some dizziness and increase of ringing in ears. G. P.

– I felt terrible for 10 weeks or so. My heart rate dropped drastically, the cardiologist never could find the reason for it dropping. It is now up to between 55 to 60. I do feel much better at present. G P and Cardiologist

Poor quality sleep, Nasal congestion and Chills

ZYC-27740-60515

– At 3 am felt like my arm was hit with a baseball bat

– Chills last night. Hardly sleep. Took a Tylenol this am.

– Headache last nite - took Tylenol at bedtime Both back where kidneys are and knee joints. Think recovery has something to do with consumption of water before and after shot.

– Theory - drink lots of water before and after vaccine shots. It helps recovery.

– Nasal congestion, headache, sore throat, tiredness

Aura, Hyperesthesia and Deafness unilateral

ZYC-28734-44808

– SOB . I have asthma. Allergies. Took Claritin albuterol puffer. Resolved.

– Skin touchy, as if menthol under the skin. Lasted an hour

– Diarrhea yesterday after questions. None today.

– In the evening.

– Jumpy in my skin. I used to have seizures as a young woman today experienced 3-4 auras. The most I've experienced in years. and today I experienced three to four hours lost for pounds since Thursday lost 4 pounds since Friday

– Tiny blisters at hairline. Dried. No auras oday.

– Feet swelling, SOB. Fatigue

– After heavy oak.lost hearing left ear.partial right. Major earache.

Ear pruritus, Hemorrhage and Vaginal hemorrhage

ZYC-30743-05036

– Period was 10 days late. Itchy throat/ear

– Spotting

– Last week I had a fever for 3 days, body aches, and the chills. I still have a lot of congestion. Random spotting unrelated to my menstrual cycle.

– Period was 2 weeks late last month and 10 days early this month. Spotting throughout the entire month. Cough that wont go away. Feels like I have asthma.

– Irregular bleeding. Irregular periods. Random cramping and breast soreness

Vasospasm, Burning feet syndrome and Poor peripheral circulation

ZYC-94993-42318

– Breastfeeding

– Right foot cramp

– Poor circulation in feet, crampy foot

– Numbness, tingling burning sensations in extremities

– Crampy feet, hands

– Right leg fatigue, cramp in right foot, numbness around mouth

– Numb right side of mouth, weak right leg

– Right leg weakness/fatigue, numbness/tingling, numb right side of mouth

– Burning in bottom of feet, right leg fatigue/weakness, vasospasms in hands and feet

– Left heel tenderness

Hyposmia, Hypogeusia and Glossodynia

ZYD-18709-27069

– Congestion; diminished smell and taste for a few hours- I know this isnt supposed to be a side effect but I definitely had diminished smell and taste earlier today.

– Runny nose

– 3/27: injection site swelled, got lumpy, itchy, red, warm. Decreased energy, slight headache and overall body itchiness. Symptoms improved by mid-morning of 3/29.

– I just got my 2nd dose 5 minutes ago still at facility

– Back pain, brain fog, sore tongue

– Sore tongue

– Sore throat

– Sore throat, sore tongue

– VertigoSore tongue

– Vertigo and brain fog have been a problem for the past month. I dont know if its related to the vaccine.

– Vertigo,nausea and brain fog still present. Not worse.Have had this for past 5 or 6 weeks. Not sure if its related to vaccine. Ive had symptoms in the past. May be associated with ears. Just letting you know b/c onset date was after 2nd dose.

Asthma, Urticaria and Dyspnea

ZYE-10838-82893

– Have small hives on chest

– I still had have hives. This is not unusual for me. Im ok no itch

– My hives have gone

– I havent mentioned this before my asthma has been bothering some more than regular. Symptoms have seem to have gotten better

– Asthma still slightly bothering me. Getting better

– Breathing still a problem. Starts in the afternoon

– Had to do my nebulizer this morning to helpMe breath. Used it last night also

– Felt somewhat better today. Breathing still assisted with help of my nebulizer 2 times today. Efforts of vaccine getting less

– So far

– I really good second shot. Fine

– I have a cold

Cardiac disorder, Ear discomfort and Tenderness

ZYE-22874-17439

– Since last night, I've been getting out of breath going up one flight of stairs, which is not normal for me. My heart also feels like it's beating harder, though I checked my bp and it's on the low end of normal

– Slightly out of breath

– Mildly out of breath

– Pain in my armpit on the arm I got the shot in, radiating pain down my arm

– Ears that feel very full & are painful to clear.

– My heart feels like it is beating harder.

– The armpit of the arm I got the booster shot in is tender

– the armpit of the arm I got the booster in is mildly tender

– Sinus infection; dizziness, exhaustion, heart palpitations

– I've got a cold right now; testing negative for Covid today, though. It feels like my heart is working harder than before. O2 sat is 99%

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