Pain and discomfort from Moderna shot

[Klaralven]

Last week I had my teeth cleaned, an intraocular injection to control Age-related Macular Degeneration, and the first Moderna shot.

Compared with teeth cleaning or an injection in the eyeball, the Moderna shot does not result in any pain or discomfort.

[MyOwnPeace]

1. Almost need that clip

from commercials: "Your reactions may vary."

I was in a store today and another customer (all present were wearing masks and several feet apart!) asked what 'shot' I had. It was the Moderna and I'm getting my 2nd in 2 weeks.
He said "Plan on taking 2 days off!"
He had chills, headaches, and weakness for almost 2 days - then all was good.

So, YOUR REACTIONS MAY VARY! (but it has to be worth it, right?)

[Klaralven]

2. I'm looking forward to my second shot next month

They use tiny needles, so you hardly feel the injection.

Later in the evening I could tell where the injection was if I pressed on the muscle. It was like a slight bruise. No other effects.

Looking forward to being able to pick up the grandkids from school and help out with babysitting.

[SergeStorms]

4. My daughter had her 2nd shot Tuesday.

Soreness at the injection site, but other than that.......nothing. So, yes.....your reactions may vary.

[left-of-center2012]

3. They would have to strap me to the table

For me to get an injection in my eyeball.

Well, I guess if it is absolutely necessary they could just give me a stiff drink or two.

[cwydro]

5. That scares the hell out of me.

[DeminPennswoods]

6. Having seen this done, your eye is numbed first,

then you are told to look down and away and the shot is given in the corner of your eye. It's over in seconds.

[Klaralven]

8. The first time the retinalogist said -

"You need to start injections. I want to give you the first one today. If I schedule it for next week, you might not come back."

After the first, you know what to expect. I get one every few weeks. It's better than the alternative of losing central vision.

[MyOwnPeace]

9. One time I went to a Doctor's office

for an in-office procedure and the nurse told me "We're going to give you a shot to relieve the pain. It will probably leave you feeling like you had a couple of beers."

I said "Why don't you just give me the couple of beers and save the shot?"

[MissB]

7. One relative seems to have had an adverse reaction

The drs think it may be due to an antibiotic used a few weeks prior that has caused a reaction. Lots of liver issues suddenly in a very healthy mid 20s relative. Plenty of pain and the drs think it’ll just resolve within 2 months. Or not. They just don’t know.

[GusBob]

10. Best of science hey

Thanks god for Avastin hey

I hear there’s a new one out so you can go longer between shots for ARMD

[luvs2sing]

11. Hubster got the first Moderna yesterday morning.

By late afternoon, his arm was very sore, worse than with the flu shot. However, this morning, it feels better, and he was able to sleep on it overnight.

[msfiddlestix]

12. Yeppers..

I just had my first Moderna shot a few days ago. I was stunned that I didn't feel the injection at all.. because I ALWAYS feel injections and typically it's a big ouch for me. My second shot is scheduled next month.

I hear and read how the second covid shot often results with pain and discomfort as well as fever, chills and other flu like symptoms for a period of a day or two. But I'm not sure if it's generally the case with Moderna vs Phyzer.

I also have Macular Degeneration. I hear about these injections to slow down the progression. But I'm told it's for the "wet" type.

Is that what you're dealing with?

The reality of knowing I'll be virtually blind in a few years is not something I'm looking forward to. If injections in the eye will prevent that outcome, I'll go for it.

[Klaralven]

20. Yes, I have dry AMD in one eye and wet AMD in the other. The wet AMD eye gets the shot.

The progression in the wet AMD eye has stopped or at least is very slow for the last almost 2 years. I was getting Avastin shots, but my doctor changed to Eyelea a few months ago.

The dry AMD eye is stable hand has not progressed to wet AMD.

I take the AREDS 2 vitamins, which are supposed to help ward it off.

I also started taking melatonin a couple months before I started getting the shots. I think that melatonin is mainly responsible for stopping the progression in the dry AMD eye. Although there are some studies, it is not an FDA approved preventative treatment. However, as you age, your pineal gland produces less melatonin.

I'd also avoid taking an excess of vitamin A. AMD appears to be related to incomplete or improper recycling of retinoids in the retina. Note that one of the differences between AREDS 1 and AREDS 2 is that the latter does not contain beta-carotene, a Vitamin A precursor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleach_and_recycle

[msfiddlestix]

21. I've been taking Areds 2 religiously for a few years

right after I was diagnosed, I started with Areds 2. But I didn't read the directions on dosage carefully, and only took one a day. last year I noticed my oversight and now take 2 a day. it's expensive for me, but if it works...

Preservision just made it possible to order from them directly by the way. No need to go inside a pharmacy or store, I was ordering on amazon until last week when I noticed I could order directly.

So, you have dry AMD and taking shots? Gotta ask, how do you handle getting a shot in the eye? I just can't imagine it.

[Klaralven]

22. It's not that bad.

As another poster said, the eye is numbed with anesthetics before the shot.

First is a pretty normal dilation and eye exam, including a retinal scan to monitor how things are going. Then some more drops with anesthetics, antibiotics, and antiseptics to avoid pain and complications. Then an eyelid retainer is placed to keep the eye open, which is the least comfortable part of the procedure. Lastly, I look up and away and the doctor does the injection in the lower inside part of the white of the eye. There is a small sensation of pressure, but no pain associated with the injection itself.

Following the injection, the eyesight is dim or dark at first, due to the increased pressure in the eye, but that reverses in a few minutes. The vision in the injected eye is bad and they eye will ache a bit for a few hours until the pressure normalizes and the dilation decreases. Since I get the injection only in one eye, I can drive home a couple of miles on side streets safely. There will be matter in the eye until the next day. Sometimes I get a runny sinus on the side nearest the injection, probably from the drugs in the drops running into the tear ducts and into the sinuses.

[msfiddlestix]

23. Sounds sort of like when I had cataracts removed. in terms of anesthetics etc.

which amazed me that it was done so painlessly, so quickly and I didn't blink which is the natural reflex.

How often do you do this procedure?

[Klaralven]

24. Was monthly, now every 5 weeks.

[msfiddlestix]

25. thanks. I'm with Kaiser and will ask about this procedure. n/t

[exoskeleton]

13. Well worth it

I got my second Moderna shot last week. Had no effects the day of the shot other than a sore arm. I took the next day off because I had a slight fever and felt weak. I slept alot and went to bed with a low fever. I woke up the next day fine. And I hope to keep waking up the next day fine. A little bit of discomfort for the security it brings is worth it.

Just think where we would be with the injections if the last president had put even a little effort into planning and roll out.

[quickesst]

14. getting my first shot of moderna....

.... At 9:15 a.m. today. I'm a happy camper.

[gab13by13]

15. Lol, the title sucked me in,

I get my 1st shot the 23rd. Nothing as brutal as when I had a skin graft done on my tooth. They take a piece of skin from the roof of your mouth and sew it to your gums. I still get spasms thinking of it, and it was not a quick process.

[Squinch]

16. I'm in line for my second Moderna. Wish me luck!!

I'm so excited!

[snowybirdie]

17. Didn't feel

the first Moderna shot. Had slight chills at 24 hours, but that was gone when I woke up! Looking forward to the next one.

[KarenS]

18. Received my first Moderna shot yesterday afternoon,,,,

my arm is sore (but my arm is always sore after a shot),,,, but nothing else so I'm feeling happy & lucky & hopeful.

[dameatball]

19. I developed a slight headache into the following day, but nothing major. Maybe vaccine related and

maybe not. Otherwise, no complicatioins other than a slight soreness at the injection spot. Same as any other shot.

*** If I could pass on one of my DU hearts to the people running the vaccine program where I went, I would do so. For a small North Florida town they were very organized, had plenty of staff and did a commendable job. I was impressed.

[Montauk6]

26. Did they warn you that #2 would be the Doozy?

I'm Moderna/1st dose too, and that's pretty much what they warned.