Anyone had a problem with neuropathy after receiving the vaccine?

Posted by cue @cue, Feb 15, 2021

I am 85 with small fiber neuropathy that is getting worse. My neurologist thought it would be a good idea for me to wait with the covid vaccine and not be first in line to see how it affected other people with neuropathy. Probably because it is a new technology. Has anyone had a problem with neuropathy after receiving the vaccine? If so, which vaccine?

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I've suffering from pins and needles, stabbing pain and numbness in my feet for 2 and half years. Then my fingers were crippled. Finally after many tubes of blood - I have SLE - Lupus. Can you imagine being told you lupus at the age of 70. They believe it's from the vaccine and boosters which works on your auto immune system. Lupus can damage your nerves and the tissue surrounding your nerves. It will be you being checked for Lupus.

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I'll have to look into lupus thanks

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I use Frankencense oil on my feet and knees. It really helps.

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I use cbd salve and it works great but doesn't last long

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So sorry you are being dismissed! Are they giving you any medicine, i.e., Gabapentin, Nortriptyline, Acupuncture?
Do you live near a Metropolitan City?

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I tried Gabapentin but it made me drunk like a sailor LOL so I can't take that. Then they offered me another drug which is an antidepressant but I think it's just putting a Band-Aid on it I want to find the Cause. Plus this antidepressant has a very slow withdrawal to get off of it. That bothered me.

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What type of magnesium does he take? I take magnesium citrate but unfortunately it hasn’t helped me with my neuropathy. If he found relief with another kind I’d like to try what he’s taking.

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Magnesium Bisglycinate. 200 mg once per day

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Magnesium Bisglycinate. 200 mg once per day

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Thank you! I’m glad it worked for him. I’m going to try it. 🤞

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Thank you! I’m glad it worked for him. I’m going to try it. 🤞

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I tried Gabapentin but it made me drunk like a sailor LOL so I can't take that. Then they offered me another drug which is an antidepressant but I think it's just putting a Band-Aid on it I want to find the Cause. Plus this antidepressant has a very slow withdrawal to get off of it. That bothered me.

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Hi I agree on Gabapentin! Nortriptlyine which was prescribed to me - low dose 20 mg. has helped me so much!!! Getting off a low dose is not that difficult. The cause you may never know. I tried for two years every specialists in Philadelphia. The result is I have nerve damage and it is going to remain in my life. Everyone and every case is different. Make sure you go to a neurologist.
Best of luck

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Here they don't even acknowledge long covid I use that term they never use it or acknowledge it. They actual played the game my regular doctor sent me to neurologist they test me for neuropathy which was negative then send me back to the regular doctor then he the regular doctor sent me back to the neurologist I did that four times I'm done. They said you probably have small nerve neuropathy but we could test for it but it won't tell us where it's coming from. So here we are.

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Are you close to a University Hospital? If so, it might be worth the trip to see a neurologist there.

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Are you close to a University Hospital? If so, it might be worth the trip to see a neurologist there.

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No I'm not

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My husband was the same with minor numbness in his mouth after 1st vaccine. After 2nd vaccine his nose, mouth tongue were numb and tongue on fire when eating. No one would say it was vaccine but it had to be. Problem lasted about 3 years. A naturopath suggested magnesium. Believe it or not, it worked. Maybe a coincidence but it’s gone. He continues to take the magnesium.

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I am also interested in what type of magnesium he took pls, and what dosage? I’m 160 lbs - estimated weight of your husband would also be helpful to determine my dosage. thankyou!

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