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Side Effects of Shingles Vaccine
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 8, 2023 | Replies (136)Comment receiving replies
I never had Shingles but had the 1st shot of the GSK Vaccine in March 2020 per the recommendation of my internist since I had “ chicken pox as child. What a mistake.
I had a horrible reaction and it is now January 2021 and I am still suffering. My internist told me under no circumstance get the second dose .
I contacted the CDC and reported my reaction on a voicemail (2x) a week apart and have to laugh at the representative that eventually responded (month later).
I had completed a form on line within a day of my reactions .
The CDC person’s response was limited to parroting back to me what I had submitted on the form a month prior.
I did get a “Lawyer Letter”- release - from GSK asking me to give GSK access to all my medical records a few weeks after that. I decided not to agree.
There has been no further contact from GSK or CDC.
I have continue to experience severe peripheral neuropathy, chills, “goose bumps” , extensive itching on both my arms from my shoulders down my arms to the back of my hands and regular numbness in the fingers on both my hands. A similar reaction is occurring on both my legs from knees to my feet , extreme itching
( ankles and top off both my feet).
So intense is that reaction that I have cut my finger nails to the point comparable to a “nail biter” . The result of scratching in my sleep to the point causing injuries.
I have tried various prescription skin creams containing steroids which reduced the itching however resulted in my skin becoming paper thin which I had to discontinue.
I have also been advised by my internist NOT to take the COVID vaccine.
I have done my own research with no input from CDC or GSK.
I am not optimistic that the alleged time frames for these horrible reactions to cease are accurate. I have changed my diet, eliminated
all potential “trigger foods/beverage”.
Getting the GSK Shingrex vaccine was one of the biggest mistakes of life.
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I’ve not seen this group previously, but am on another one focused on Polymyalgia Rheumatica ( PMR) which have. I suspect it was caused by the Shingrix vaccine. I’ve been miserable since I received the second vaccine. I’m so sorry for your incessant itching. I’ve experienced that before myself. I hope you get some relief. The PMR has me ( and so many others) on regular dose of prednisone in order to function. I too feel the vaccine was a huge mistake. I’ve had shingles before, yeah it isn’t fun but it only lasts for a couple of weeks. I’m on the fence with the covid vaccine but know it could safe my life. Hoping for more data that assures me in the coming months. Hope you recover quickly
I got my 2 Shringrix vaccines on 8/7/18 and 2/7/19 I had the extreme flu-like symptoms for one day after each vaccine. But the worst part is that I started have pain in my hands and feet. I started have neuropathy and shooting pains in my head. My hands hurt to drive. My feet felt like that entire bottom of them were bruised. Also my anxiety has gotten worse. On 4/1/19 I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Even now I have severe pain in my feet if I going shopping for about an hour. The pain in my hands has gotten progressively worse. I had no idea that these type side effects were possible. I wish I had never gotten the Shringrix vaccine!
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Good evening @ricke I am feeling so startled by your story. Your extensive itching is so similar to mine. Did your clinician take a skin sample? Has he/she commented about the itching? Is it your understanding that the itching is a symptom of neuropathy? Are you using an antihistamine for nighttime? I use coconut oil on my arms and legs. And finally, what was the alleged time frame for the itch to go away for good?
So sympathetic to your symptoms. I have an appointment with my dermatologist next week? Who helps you with your symptoms?
May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris