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.
Menstrual clots, Gastric disorder and Dysmenorrhea
5.5.2021 – I've had some very strange issues since the second vaccine, it's been a variety of problems including GI issues and what feels like a minor UTI. Also some muscle cramping and my hips have been bothering me.
5.12.2021 – I've had several fevers at night, and some GI issues
5.19.2021 – I had my period and it was awful. The bleeding was bad, but it was filled with more clots then normal and the cramps were some of the worst I've had since I was much younger. They lasted for 4 days (usually it's less then a day) and we're very intese
7.21.2021 – Respiratory issues that lead to an er visit
Adverse drug reaction, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Sinusitis
5.10.2021 – Suspected sinus infection as of 4/28. Telehealth consult on 5/4. Headaches, congestion, swollen lymph node in neck, pressure above jaw, fatigue, cough. Antibiotics prescribed along with OTC meds.
3.24.2022 – COVID positive - 12/27/21. Clinically diagnosed strep throat - 2/25/22, however rapid test negative. No throat culture. Given Penicillin VK, developed rash 3 days after, later suspected reaction to penicillin and stopped day taking after day 5.
9.23.2022 – I had a case of strep throat in March 2022.
Influenza like illness and Arthralgia
2.17.2021 – felt better after eating protein
2.24.2021 – Felt flu like symptoms beginning but after peak seems to be subsiding.
3.21.2021 – eyesight anomaly of previous origin
5.12.2022 – Right shoulder ache...joint pain I've had before.
12.15.2022 – Wasnt paying attention because at my age pain happens. I developed a persistent shoulder pain in my rught shoulder that really ached. I used Tiger Balm then Volterine which deadened the pain, but mustard and tumeric oils seem to be correcting it.
Supraventricular extrasystoles, Lymphedema and Breast swelling
2.27.2021 – Insomnia
3.20.2021 – Goose egg lymph nodes very painful under arm that was injected
3.22.2021 – Goose egg under arm grew to large orange extended swelling from breast to armpit & pain extending to upper arm. Deltoid area where received shot no longer hurts.
4.23.2021 – Lymphnodes under left armpit seen by radiologist following breast MRI cancer screening needed ultrasound on same side as shot 5 weeks ago Scans
6.18.2021 – Lymphnodes under arm of injection side after 5 weeks swollen on breast MRI, necessitated ultrasound, needing follow up at 3 months because dr isnt sure yet if effected by vaccine
9.17.2021 – Multiple follow ups since spring left side Axilla lymph nodes swollen. Doctors question if vaccine. Shots on left & 1st ultrasound was post 5 weeks. Next US is mid-October & then biopsy. Told to wait for booster though immune compromised. Not happy. Multiple Ultrasounds
3.19.2022 – Swollen lymphnodes on ultrasound up to October that docs attributed to vaccine in February not sure if that's the correct assumption or if they're ignoring a health issue more clarification is needed for physicians Ultrasounds at breast clinic in hospital repeatedly over course of the year
4.24.2022 – Headaches lymphedema
5.13.2022 – Lymphedema
7.8.2022 – PAC arrhythmia according to cardiologist
10.9.2022 – Fatigue sinus congestion sore throat headache
Weight decreased, Anemia and Abdominal pain upper
3.1.2021 – Itch but no rash.
3.5.2021 – No
3.20.2021 – Health condition non related to Covid vaccine. Was bitten by a dog Thursday 3/18. Had to get a tetanus shot. How long need I wait to get my second Covid vaccine?
3.27.2021 – Other health condition! Dog bite/tetanus shot on 3/18. Pharmacy suggested new date for 2nd vaccine of 4/1.
7.1.2021 – Weight loss
11.20.2021 – Body aches
12.4.2021 – Loss of appetite, stomach cramps, diahrrea
1.29.2022 – Sinusitis and seasonal allergies!
5.18.2022 – No appetite, excessive fatigue for past 2 weeks.
6.2.2022 – Still feeling weak dizzy, pain in muscle where injection was given and diarrhea. Little to no appetite.
8.4.2022 – Anemia
10.6.2022 – Soreness but not pain
Neck mass, Nodule and Tenderness
4.14.2021 – Swelling at my color bone lymh nodes and under arm both on same side of body as i jection
4.15.2021 – Swelling at the color bone and under arm pit onbside of injection. I can feel a nodule or pissible swollen lymph nodes at color bone still a little pain when touched but swelling has gone down and not as painful as yesterday
4.16.2021 – Still have a knot or lump at my collar bone. Swelling has gone down and pain has subsided
4.17.2021 – Lymph node at color bone still a little tender and pronounced
5.29.2021 – Throat irritation, slight fever, runny and stuffy nose, tired and sleepy, spitting up a lot of mucus
Middle ear effusion, Muscle spasms and Asthenia
3.19.2021 – Arm near the injection site very sore
3.23.2021 – Fwiw my right arm is still weaker than my left. Shot was in right shoulder. Cant do as many reps with 10# weights.
4.1.2021 – Two days of diarrhea
4.19.2021 – After the first day or so I had more pain in my right arm than in my left arm. 2nd shot was in the left arm; first shot was in the right arm.
4.22.2021 – Probably a coincidence but have had water on my left ear;a month ago it was water on my right ear. Matches the arm I got the shots. Also I would say Ive had more leg cramps than the previous year in the last few weeks since the first shot.
5.22.2021 – Diarrhea for 14h last Friday 14May just after last week check in
6.6.2022 – Btw I had Covid-19 in early May that was treated with monoclonal antibodies
Dystonia, Muscle spasticity and Stress
3.12.2021 – Increased spasticity and distonia likely connected to cerebral palsy Chiropractor visit
3.13.2021 – Increased tone and distonia on right arm affected by Cerebral palsy and site of injection
3.20.2021 – Increased muscle tone and tension in arm and shoulder of arm of injection. Likely related to cerebral palsy Chiropractor and called neurologist
4.4.2021 – Higher heart rate than normal, significant sleep disruption last night
4.5.2021 – Increase heart rate
4.7.2021 – High heart rate
4.8.2021 – Running nose
5.15.2021 – Allergic reaction under eye- swelling, redness and itching
11.4.2021 – Yesterday I did not report my elevated heart rate but my heart rate rose 5 beats per minute and remains elevated today.
11.6.2021 – Increased heart rate, insomnia, dizziness
11.7.2021 – Insomnia
11.8.2021 – Slightly elevated heart rate
11.9.2021 – Elevated heart rate
11.16.2021 – After being vaccinated my anxiety was triggered, increasing stress, heart rate, and insomnia
11.23.2021 – Increased anxiety, insomnia and elevated heart rate
Hyperthermia, Taste disorder and Flushing
5.1.2021 – Dizziness immediately after receiving the vaccine.
5.2.2021 – Dizziness
5.5.2021 – Feeling flushed, overheated, and sweaty
5.22.2021 – Bad migraine and more dizziness more often.
5.29.2021 – Sore throat, nausea, cough, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, bad body aches, fatigue
6.5.2021 – Bad headache NauseaDiarrhea Sore throat CoughBody aches Altered sense of tasteSleepiness/Fatigue
8.2.2021 – Sore throat, severe headache, body aches/pain, intermittent cough, debilitating fatigue
Scoliosis, Breast mass and Musculoskeletal pain
4.1.2021 – I found a lump in my breast, the same breast i had cancer in 11yrs ago, my last cancer was grade c stage 1, the lump is a size of a pea, & it is on the same side as before, i have been to the dr Regular doctor visit
4.8.2021 – Found lump in breast, have 2nd shot tomorrow
4.10.2021 – Lump in breast
4.30.2021 – Lump in breast, had mammogram and ultrasound, will be doing biopsy
5.7.2021 – Lump in breast was benign, but have muscle spasms between my shoulder blades, sometimes theres a burning sensation
5.21.2021 – Bones aching
7.9.2021 – Muscle spasms, scoliosis, sore muscles, aches & pains in body, dehydration Dr. Visit
10.8.2021 – Lumps in breast Mammogram & ultrasound
Photophobia, Burning sensation and Wheezing
1.29.2021 – Vertigo
3.10.2021 – Headache and wheezing. Needed to use inhaler. Joint pain with significant low back pain. The symptoms the last couple days arent related to the vaccine. Left over steroids will do the trick.
1.31.2022 – Covid symptoms. Fever. Joint pain. HEADACHE! Congestion. Sensation lung burning. Sore throat. Cough. Light sensitivity. Sinus pressure. Currently in the process of reaching out. I guess monoclonal antibodies are next
Eosinophilic esophagitis, Injection site scar and Incontinence
8.20.2021 – Entire arm was numb for a few hours after shot
8.21.2021 – Insomnia, mild incontinence
8.22.2021 – Pain in both eyes, hypersensitive to light. Stabbing pain under left ear that comes and goes. Congestion.
8.23.2021 – About 1mm of scar tissue has formed around my injection site
9.5.2021 – Dysphagia, food getting stuck in esophagus, runny nose, sore throat, sudden extreme fatigue
9.10.2021 – Diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis this week. Still having trouble swallowing food after endoscopy & esophagus dilation Outpatient endoscopy
10.1.2021 – 24hr headache that isnt helped by Tylenol
12.2.2021 – Hot flashes, insomnia
12.3.2021 – Very swollen & painful lymph nodes in armpit on vaccine side
12.15.2021 – Frequent urination
12.24.2021 – Upper respiratory infection symptoms, headache, dry cough, fatigue Negative PCR
12.29.2021 – Severe back pain, yellow & green mucus, sinus inflammation and pain, dry cough
3.2.2022 – Mental fog, confusion, difficulty communicating, dizziness none of these are new but were dramatically worse recently
Bone pain, Arthritis and Blood pressure increased
4.15.2021 – Experiencing joint pain in my lower extremities.
4.22.2021 – The joints in my knees and my lower leg bone have like arthritic pain like a toothache Im very tired I get very tired very easily and this wasnt going on till after I took the shot I just made the connection this past week my mothers experience
4.29.2021 – Joint and muscle pain
6.26.2021 – Pain in my bones and muscles like arthritis and I never had problems with this type of arthritis pain before the final injection of the vaccine.
9.23.2021 – Elevation in my blood pressure, fatigue and anxiety Primary Caregiver visit
Paranasal sinus discomfort, Productive cough and Back pain
1.21.2021 – Severe sinus pressure, cough & headache. Tested positive for Covid on 1/19/21 after several co-workers had also.
3.5.2021 – I dont know if its related to my shit because I have a history of back problems but my lower back is excruciatingly painful this week. Even my prescribed ibuprofen 800s dont seem to be helping this time around.
3.12.2021 – Not sure if its allergies, cold or what exactly but have developed a mucosal cough starting maybe Monday or Tuesday this week. Bringing up some phlegm.
Crying, Gait inability and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
7.4.2021 – I feel like death and this is my first shot 4 days later I cant walk I cry allDay in pain I dont want to get the second shot if this is how I am going to feel
7.5.2021 – I am the sole care giver for my Mother and I am on day 5 I cant walk I hurt so bad I cant stand it and I am still crying everyday in pain and depression from the God Damn shot!!! I wish I NEVER got it!!
7.6.2021 – There is no way in Hell I am getting my second shot. I cant walk or do any of the things I need to do. The pain is horrible
7.7.2021 – Went to the hospital last night and they would not help me because they said there was nothing they can doI wish I never got this poison
7.10.2021 – I dont know why I do this it does not matter!!! Biden is probably laughing all the way to bank I wish I never took this poison
7.17.2021 – Cant walk legs are killing me, chest hurts cant take deal breaths. This is horrible its now been 16 days since first shot and I am only getting worse. I have filled these out everyday and I do t know why it is nit helping me in any way!!!
8.12.2021 – Still cant lift my arm, can barley get out of bed body aches so bad
Parathyroid gland enlargement, Blood parathyroid hormone increased and Hypercalcemia
2.25.2021 – Seizure
4.2.2021 – Hypercalcimium, hyper parathyroidism , developing cataracts Multiple blood tests, multiple eye studies, ultrasound study, echocardiogram, scheduled for nuclear medicine study, MRI
4.10.2021 – Hypercalcimum secondary to hyper parathyroidism MRI, echo cardio gram, ultrasound of kidneys, labs
4.21.2021 – Hyper parathyroidism,hyper calcium, high PTH. Visit to head and neck surgeon; more labs
9.8.2021 – Shortness of breath, headache, loss of appetite
Eye pruritus, Lacrimation increased and Rash pruritic
4.20.2021 – My arm was just a little sore the first day but beyond that Im feeling good!
5.1.2021 – Watery and itchy eyes and fatigue but believe its due to allergies being worse than usual this year in my area.
5.9.2021 – Not even a sore arm this time. All good.
5.29.2021 – I started feeling like a cold was coming on last week. Taking Zyrtec each day. Today I definitely have a head cold. Runny nose, sneezing, tired. Breathing and lungs are fine.
6.19.2021 – I got a strange itchy rash on my upper chest. Not sure why, never had this before. Seems to be going away slowly.
Disturbance in attention, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Influenza like illness
3.18.2021 – Slightly light headed and a general unwell feeling
3.19.2021 – Almost a normal day! Very slight off feeling
3.21.2021 – I feel I need to participate in a full field soccer match today! Feeling normal!
10.15.2021 – Slight "spacey"; not totally focused
1.13.2022 – Low grade fever, headache, body aches tired running nose slight sinus pressure Flu like symptoms Self tested negative but would believe I have a mild covid infection
4.14.2022 – Minor head cold - sinus and nasel congestion
Breast feeding, Pregnancy and Dyspepsia
4.12.2021 – I'm pregnant and in my first trimester, so I am experiencing severe fatigue and some nausea. I have no reason to think it's related to the vaccine.
4.19.2021 – I've just been super tired, have had nausea, cramps, etc. But, as I mentioned last week, I have every reason to think this is related to my pregnancy, NOT the vaccine.
5.3.2021 – Some nausea, fatigue, and back pain. But I am pregnant and it seems like these symptoms are related to pregnancy, not the vaccine.
9.27.2021 – I'm pregnant, so there's been a lot of stuff (fatigue, dizziness, congestion, heartburn, etc.). Everything is pretty normal for pregnancy though.
10.15.2021 – Cough
4.1.2022 – Feel really run down, but I've got a four-month-old and am still nursing and pumping, so I think it's normal.
Sinusitis, Diarrhea and Nasopharyngitis
3.16.2021 – Actually I did have some diarrhea but thought it bc of (b)(6) burrito I had a couple hrs aft vaccine but I nvr experience reaction from eating their food. So I ate some brown rice which helped arrest the diarrhea. And no diarrhea today. Also, really Feeling tired all day just want to rest.
10.11.2021 – Just a cold, sinus infection per my doctor. Working in schools primarily around 5-6 yr olds lots of snotty noses recently. Lots of Covid w/kids. Schools only quarantining just the kid not the entire class like last year.
Viral upper respiratory tract infection, Upper respiratory tract infection and Hot flush
1.27.2021 – Mild rash at injection site
2.24.2021 – Migraine headaches everyday since my second vaccine. Ive also had congestion and a sore throat.
5.12.2021 – Upper respiratory virus
1.20.2022 – Injection site feels warm
1.23.2022 – I had a menopause type hot flash during the night last night. The same thing happened for several months after the second part of my first vaccine in March of last year. Today I started having calf pain. I haven't pulled a muscle or injured it
2.3.2022 – Migraine headaches
2.24.2022 – Severe migraines
7.21.2022 – Tested positive for covid. Had high fever, chills, sore throat, severe headaches, sinus congestion, pain in ears, nausea, fatigue and cough
Breast tenderness, Blood pressure increased and Swelling
3.4.2021 – Dizziness
3.8.2021 – Sore throat
3.9.2021 – My breasts are on fore all of a sudden and tender. I have no uterus and so no period. This is weird.
3.13.2021 – My legs are ballooning and my blood pressure was 188/139 when I presented to the ER. Its now hovering around 165/95 and only if I dont do any walking.
3.18.2021 – Swelling snd elevated blood pressure. Im normally hypotensive and now my BP is hovering at a constant 165/95
5.6.2021 – Joints have been on fire much worse.
9.23.2021 – I had Covid
Blood creatinine decreased, Chiropractic and Feeding disorder
4.10.2021 – The joint pain is in my right foot at my big toe
4.11.2021 – I have low back pain & my right foot near my big toe is red and swollen
4.13.2021 – My foot pain due to an infection is much improved. My back pain has increased due to a gallbladder test that required me to lay flat on my back for over an hour hour while I was being scanned hurt so bad during & after the test that I had to go to my chiropractor to get some relief started
4.16.2021 – My right foot gout is not as bad. My chiropractor says some of my back pain is due to gout. Did the shot make my body susceptible to the gout which occurred 3-4 days after the injection?
4.21.2021 – My stomach did not process my supper Monday night Tuesday morning so I was bloated & unable to eat anything Tuesday & I may not be able to eat anything today.
5.5.2021 – I had my gallbladder removed
6.12.2021 – I have abdominal pain when I breathe & the deeper I breathe the more pain I have I saw my surgeon
8.8.2021 – My creatinine has gone to 1.8 from 1.1. I have the kidney autoimmune disease IGA Nephropathy
Partial seizures, Cluster headache and Limb mass
4.13.2021 – Day #1 pain and swelling in left upper arm injection siteDay#2. Large lump in left arm out developing Day#3&4 large lump increases, difficult to put arm down at side. #6 left side focal seizure, fell down began convulsions on left side for 5-8
5.5.2021 – Since my stroke episode I have had left side eye twitching, ear ringing and blurred vision. I also have tremors and continued headaches.
5.12.2021 – Eye twitching, increased leg pain, headache, brain fog, numbness on left side of temple area. Fell down today because my left leg wouldnt work to hold me.
6.30.2021 – Extreme nausea, internal tremors, and numbness and tingling over left temple, left leg pain.
10.2.2021 – Migraine cluster headaches, legs stop working and give out, extreme exhaustion
Lip infection, Synovial cyst and Stomatitis
3.20.2021 – Day after vaccine only experienced slight discomfort in arm.March 19 ... two weeks after ... experienced leg aches, lower back ache, and overall feeling punk
3.27.2021 – Just a hot flash type feeling one time.
4.8.2021 – 4/7/2021 ... leg aches, back ache, feverish then chills ...fatigue.
4.15.2021 – On 4/12 experienced chills and fatigue again ...
4.22.2021 – Evidently have experienced a ruptured Bakers cyst on my right leg. Do not feel any connection to the vaccine however
5.6.2021 – Reinsured leg ... unable to walk for 24 hours ...Swelling in leg is subsiding from ruptured Bakers cyst, but I have developed a mouth/lip infection ... probably not related to the vaccination though
4.28.2022 – Vertigo
Groin pain, Skin discoloration and Neuralgia
1.19.2021 – Started getting a cough today
1.21.2021 – Right side arm pit pain intermittently
1.30.2021 – Left arm intermittent pains, purple heel of palm after a shower and fingertips, only discolored for a couple minutes after a shower. Not sure if it's related.
2.9.2021 – Right sided Swollen armpit and groin glands
2.10.2021 – Gland pain continued in right groin and right arm pit
2.13.2021 – Last elbow sharp pain
3.12.2021 – Right arm nerve pain, numbness and tingling Scheduled for nerve conduction study
3.21.2021 – Congestion, intermittent cough, fatigue
8.6.2021 – Diarrhea 2 days. No fevers, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath
Post procedural hemorrhage, Lip pain and Hysterectomy
2.17.2021 – I had 4 days in a row of bad migraine headaches (I do normally have daily migraines). I missed a few hours of work on one day due to pain. I am feeling better now.
6.5.2022 – Had partial hysterectomy and still having prolonged bleeding 5ths after
9.21.2022 – Numb around lips & jaw feels weird
9.23.2022 – Numb around top & bottom lips
9.24.2022 – Numb above/below lips and edges of mouth
9.25.2022 – Above and below lip numb
9.26.2022 – Numbness above and below lip
9.27.2022 – Slightly Numb above and below lip
9.28.2022 – Above and below lip pain
10.7.2022 – Numb above and below lips Dentist but still some symptoms
Parathyroid gland enlargement, Suspected COVID-19 and Salivary gland enlargement
3.31.2021 – I had unexpected swelling of below right jaw saliva gland. Went to doctor and he prescribed antiotics. Swelling was coming down even a day before doctor visit. Might not be related to shots but thought I should mention it
1.27.2022 – Dry upper cough. Dry throat. Runny nose. Little headache. Felt kind of washed out For about 5 days. Suspect it was Omicron variety. First Covid anything for me. Feeling pretty good now
Sinus disorder, Gastrointestinal disorder and Asthma
2.6.2021 – Tired plus back pain
2.20.2021 – Abdominal discomfort , body aches
3.7.2021 – Sinus problemFatigue Achy
3.20.2021 – Achy ,Diarrhea ,Headache.
3.27.2021 – Achy Stomach issuesNot sure what is causing it.Covid vaccine or something else.
5.17.2021 – Asthma attacks & stomach issues Drs office
9.10.2021 – pain at th injection site
9.14.2021 – Tired
9.15.2021 – Stomach issues
9.20.2021 – Pain at site only when touching it.
9.27.2021 – No lNot feeling just right.Tingling & stiffness in hands upon wakening. Fatigue
12.10.2021 – On & off Muscle pains Occasional Tingling of extremities Neurologist office visit
3.11.2022 – Back pain Doctor's office
9.11.2022 – Back pain Sinusitis Physician's office
Hyposmia, Tendonitis and Hypogeusia
12.30.2020 – Diminished taste and smell, not total loss
12.31.2020 – Cough and shortness of breath
1.12.2021 – Large skin rash on my injection site
2.9.2021 – My tendonitis flared up for the first time in a decade. I havent had it since high school. It started back when I had the bad joint pain and swelling after the second dose and its not getting better.
2.18.2021 – My tendonitis flared up in my knees. I havent had any issues with it in years but the second dose made my joints swell.
3.2.2021 – Joint pain
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