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Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 3 12:52pm | Replies (538)
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@jonnyd

I got the second Shingrix shot on Jan.10, 2020 and developed pretty severe peripheral neuropathy in both feet and somewhat all over 4 days later. I've been on Gabapentin and now Pregabalin since then. Can't go without it unfortunately. Has really impacted my quality of life in a big way. Side effects of meds have made me less motivated. Retiring this year as a result. Haven't read all the above comments but wondering if any connections have been made between Shingrix and PN or if anyone is even looking into it?

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Hank | @jesfactsmon | Sep 16, 2020

Hi @johnnyd
Sorry to hear about your neuropathy from the shingles shot, or Shingrix. I am not familiar with those shots, have not had one myself. It's amazing all the things I am learning that can cause neuropathy. It certainly makes me much more wary of just blithely going forward into medical procedures, tests, whatever they want to throw at you. Welcome to Mayo Connect. You will find a lot of info on this site and a lot of compassionate and very well informed PN sufferers here. Can I ask, did you get diagnosed with PN based upon any testing by your doctor? What kind of symptoms have you had? And it sounds like the Gabapentin and Lyrica have been helping? What made you switch from Gaba to Pregaba? Did Gabapentin stop working? Best, Hank

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magnum52 | @magnum52 | Oct 2, 2020

Guys, anyone who experiences neuropathy from a shingles vaccine absolutely should report it to the FDA. This is considered a serious adverse reaction to the FDA. IF YOUR REPORTED THE REACTION TO YOUR MD. BY LAW THEY SHOULD HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THE VACCINE.. I worked for a major pharmaceutical company for over 30 years, and have reported many adverse reactions to my company listed reaction in the PI and those not listed in the PI. The FDA will notify the company of the report, and if enough come on, the will initiate an investigation.

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