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Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 3, 2024 | Replies (538)
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@memomsloan

I had an onset of neuropathy in both feet right after the first Shingrix shot. Never had this before. It has been 8 months now and I would like to know if there Are reports of improvement or diminishing symptoms.

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memomsloan | @memomsloan | Nov 11, 2019

To expand a bit, the neuropathy involves my feet and legs. It wakes me at night and it feels like creepy/crawly things under my skin. My legs ache and are painful. As soon as I get out of bed and on my feet, all the symptoms disappear. I am taking two medications now, Gabapentin and Amitriptyline, in order to help with the very disordered sleep. I was awakening every 90 minutes all night prior to the medications. The Gabapentin has reduced the creepy/crawly sensations under the skin of my calves. I will not get the 2nd shot of Shingrix. I also understand shot #1 and #2 are exactly alike and that the first shot gives 85% immunity. Is any place gathering this information to have it reported to the CDC?

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