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Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 12 1:36pm | Replies (530)Comment receiving replies
I didn't notice any side effect from the shingles vaccine. I started taking Imipramine a couple of months ago, after having tried a very long list of medications that either did nothing or had unacceptable side effects. Many people find relief from Gabapentin and numerous other neuropathy meds. What dose are you taking of Gabapentin?
I know from a lengthy history that it usually takes six weeks to give a medication time to take effect. Sometimes the side effects may show up sooner than six weeks and they could be serious enough to warrant stopping before six weeks.
It will be great if the neurologist can offer you good information..
Jim
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The Neurologist has been very helpful. I have been on the Gabapentin since 6/18, 5 months and the Amitriptyline since 8/8, 3 months. I have been patient with following my regime and try not to knee jerk my changes. I take 300 mg of Gaba at bedtime and repeat x1 at about 2-3 a.m. I take the Amitriptyline 25 mg at about 6 p.m. as it has a longer half life. My sleep is going well now. Will I always have to take these meds? Gabapentin 600 mg slow release is very expensive, $450/mon, so I will stick with the 300 mg x 2. So, back to my original thought, could this be self resolving? I know many friends who have had no side effects from the Shingrix shots, but I also know several others who have had different and milder symptoms.