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Side Effects of Shingles Vaccine
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 8, 2023 | Replies (136)Comment receiving replies
@amira It sounds to me as if it's time to actually see the doctor. I googled side effects from the shot and there was some good info on these sites::
https://www.healthline.com/health/shingles-vaccine-side-effects#outlook
https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2018-06-15/a-new-shingles-vaccine-prepare-for-harsher-side-effects
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html
The last link has this info in it:
"If you experience side effects from Shingrix, you should report them to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your doctor might file this report, or you can do it yourself through the VAERS website external, https://vaers.hhs.gov/index.html, or by calling 1-800-822-7967"
I suggest that you call that number to report the side-effects that seem to be from the shot or go to the website.
According to these articles, the side-effects should not last a week. They all say 2 - 3 days.
I hope you get some relief and can find out if the shot is causing your symptoms or it's something else. It would be helpful if would let us know how things go as you move forward.
@dablues These links may be helpful to you also.
JK
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I've seen my gastro doctor, my family doctor, my eye dr and a neurologist who did 3 tests and the 4th one will be 3.18th. Been to the ER several time, panic attacks started in November and finally they are now gone. Everything started when I got the 2nd shot but no one knows yet what is wrong with me. As for the first shot, I think that's when my double vision started but I don't know if that is related or not. It's not in my head, that's for sure. I start rehab on the 12th for my neck and spine, and am going to ask about my right arm as that has been hurting for months. I stopped doing arm exercises at the Y but it never went away. I don't think that has anything to do with the shots. Tired of all the doctors and the bills that go along with it.
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My last test, I hope, is March 18th. My legs are much better and the burning is totally gone. I couldn't keep my balance at all for 4 months. Started back at the Y last Friday, went today. Will go tomorrow. I stopped going to the Y when all this started in November as I couldn't keep my balance, and the burning, etc. As for the double vision don't know if that is related or not.