Should I be concerned or is this just a side effect of the Moderna vaccine?

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Since the third dose of the vaccine on December 30 in the left arm. I have pain in the lower part of my neck up to my left hand, elbow, forearm, so I don't sleep well. 1-Yes, the vaccine received in the left arm. 2-Symptoms, throbbing in the left arm and back, spasm in the arm from time to time. Night or days present 3- It decreases for short periods of time after taking tylenols. 4-No other apparent symptoms. 5-No more breathless than usual, I peel snow takes breaks. 6-Not dramatic for the heart just a little hardening. Thank you for your answer.

Marie-Laurence Gauthier · Accepted Answer

Hello! In order to better answer your question, I would need more information: Have you had a shot in your left arm? Can you describe your pain more? What form does it take (throbbing, numbness, electric shocks, etc.)? Is it present all the time or only at night? Is your pain down there getting better, worse or staying the same? Have you tried anything to relieve it? Do you have any other symptoms (fever, other pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, etc.)? Are you known to have heart problems? I am waiting for your answers! Marie-Laurence Gauthier, pharmacist. Hello and thank you for your answers! The vaccine can cause injection site pain or joint pain that usually subsides within 48 to 72 hours. In your case, since the effects you are reporting coincide with the administration of your vaccine, this suggests that this could be the cause of the problem. However, it is important to keep in mind that it could be something else as well: Did you do a particular activity that required more of your left arm? Did you hurt yourself shoveling? I was asking about heart problems because it is common for people with angina to have pain in their left arm, but usually associated with chest pain, shortness of breath, radiation in the jaw and it occurs with physical effort. If you are experiencing chest pain with exertion or at rest, I would advise you to seek emergency medical attention. After some research into rarer adverse events reported with the Moderna vaccine, there have been cases of extremity pain, aches and pains (no other mention), but I don't see anything that really coincides with the symptoms you are reporting. It's not impossible that it's due to the vaccine itself or the injection. I would advise you to make an appointment with your doctor within the next week to have your symptoms assessed. In the meantime, you can continue the acetaminophen and apply ice for 15min every hour on your arm. Again, if your pain is associated with chest pain, go to the emergency room right away. You can also call the COVID line for a 2nd opinion at 1-877-644-4545 or 811. I wish you a good day! Marie-Laurence Gauthier, pharmacist.