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2023 flu shot, COVID booster and neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 20 9:28am | Replies (19)

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@joemb

Hi, I have polyneuropathy and small fibre neuropathy for about nine years. This was due to vitamin deficiencies. During these years I managed to recover very well with a good diet and I was only on 30mg Duloxetine.

After having taken the first shot and second and third boosters I increased the dose to 60mg due to a brief discontinuation of the medication in the same period (believing I was healed) so I had to start again. Strangely enough going back to 30mg after a couple of months didn't work so I went back to 60mg. After that came the 3rd booster. I did not notice anything changes in my condition (pain) possibly due to the pain medication covering it up. A year after the 3rd booster, all flared up, I got lots of pain and had to increase the medication with 400mg Pregabalin. Still it isn't enough and my condition is worsening. I think I am now dealing with a progressive condition. My life has finished.

I am trying to get some blood tests from the doctor to see whether the jabs are responsible. Any idea what sorts of tests will need to be done? I have read about antibody tests but would be happy to hear if anyone has undergone such a process already.

Thanks Jo

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Hello @joemb. I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled, "2023 flu shot, COVID booster and neuropathy" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/2023-flu-shot-covid-booster-and-neuropathy so you could meet the other members talking about this as well.

Same thing happened with my Trigeminal and occipital neuralgias and vaccines. I’m so sorry you had this happen. So far I’ve found no one willing to admit this is real and no way to check to see what damage was done. I have written to CDC,NIH. Nothing. I asked my neurologist why he hadn’t warned me about these shots and neuropathies. His answer was “ you should have known this”. My guess is Pfizer has everyone by their little balls. Excuse my language. Please share if you find help. I’m still trying. Good luck to you.