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Shingrix and peripheral neuropathy

Posted by joannerhodes @joannerhodes, Feb 1, 2019

4 days after my 2nd Shingrix vaccination, I suddenly developed intense peripheral neuropathy in both feet...for the first time in my life...anyone else?

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tigreyes2004 | @tigreyes2004 | Mar 15, 2021
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Hi @ken82 we all have a choice with respects to the COVID-19 vaccines. I respect your decision as it works for you because you have not a single worry. I am happy to hear that. But others like myself are slower in making a decision because the vaccines are still experimental. Not enough data was collected prior to usage. The health effects from the vaccine(s) are not all totally known yet in both the short term and long term. Has all the information been made public regarding the vaccines? It appears to me that the media picks and chooses what to announce to the public. There have been cases resulting in death and adverse effects but not made known on the major television networks. I am an adult and would prefer to know all the facts before deciding for myself what information to consider. I understand herd immunity and people who socialize are more at risk for contracting the virus and infecting others. But I am a low risk because socializing is difficult for me due to my balance issues. After all it is me that has to deal with whatever comes my way so why shouldn’t I make that choice. I prefer to wait and see as more information becomes available for the vaccines before I make my final decision. I am not saying no or yes at this point. I have heard several different points of view on the subject. To me it is not an easy decision. The mRNA causes the spike protein to be made in every cell in our bodies. In return our bodies get fooled into thinking the spike protein is the coronavirus so our bodies produce the antibodies to protect us against the virus. How long will the spike protein be in our cells? I have heard some doctors say in years to come this could trigger an autoimmune response within our bodies because it thinks there is something there. I do not need an autoimmune disorder. I hope this won’t be true. Our decision will impact our quality of life. So why not take our time to make an informed personal choice. I do not want increased neuropathy pain symptoms as some Mayo Clinic members have described. If I had a guarantee of no adverse effects I would consider the vaccine but at this time a guarantee does not exist. I do not want to risk suffering additional pain. Toni

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I agree totally. I am going to the dr. tomorrow about my high pancreas levels & I'm afraid he is going to want me to take the shot & I don't want to do it just yet. Not saying I won't but I need some time.

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ken82 | @ken82 | Mar 15, 2021

@dont That would certainly be an alternate view... Geert Vanden Bossche is a DVM Ph.D. ... They are real good on lab animals and ending my pets lives... His Ph.D. in virology certainly is about virus and is very heavy into statistics... The interview raises the point that the mRDA vaccines of Moderna and Pfizer are not killing the virus..... and are just prophylactic so they allow a vaccinated person to carry the virus without killing it.. like those asymptomatic carriers... The push to have something that worked in essence prevents the body's immune system to develop effective antibodies for the variants that are developing.. It is a chicken and egg parallel ... or what happens when a person does not take the full antibiotic prescription... the mutations develop a defense for that antibiotic. ... So Additional vaccines have to be developed to properly kill the virus as it enters our body.
My PhD is in Building Energy Use Modeling ... so I will have to see how many virus experts agree with G. V. Bossche.. and who does not.. We cannot limit ourselves to one virologist.. Ken

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kelleybussell | @kelleybussell | Mar 29, 2021

I’m yrs late on joint this. I wish I would have seen it earlier. I had my first shingles shot. Not getting the second one. Have an appointment for testing in 2 weeks. Doctor suspects peripheral neuropathy. I have never had anything like this before. There has to be a connection.

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ricke | @ricke | Mar 29, 2021
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@kelleybussell

I’m yrs late on joint this. I wish I would have seen it earlier. I had my first shingles shot. Not getting the second one. Have an appointment for testing in 2 weeks. Doctor suspects peripheral neuropathy. I have never had anything like this before. There has to be a connection.

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I had my first and only Shingles Vaccine shot a year ago. I have experienced peripheral neuropathy ever since . I was advised by multiple physicians NOT to take the 2nd shot nor any other vaccines.
I will start stem cell therapy next week and I have some optimism on my part for the first time to address my past year of misery.
There is a definite relationship with my GSK
shot.

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ttmt285 | @ttmt285 | Apr 1, 2021

I had a terrible reaction to my second Shingrix shot. I had profound muscle weakness for a day afterward and could barely get off the bed without assistance. I have chronic small fiber neuropathy among possible other things, but Shingrix caused the worst reaction I have had.

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Apr 1, 2021

Hello @ttmt285 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry to hear of your reaction to your second Shingrix shot. What day post-shot are you now and how are you doing?

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markofex1 | @markofex1 | May 18, 2021

I received the shingles shot in November 2019 and one month later my right foot started going numb. Advance to todays date both feet are numb and both hands. When I sit the pain is severe. Before I got the shot I was in great shape and now I'm a mess. Balance is off and if I close my eyes I'll fall over if I'm not holding on to something.

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | May 18, 2021
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@markofex1

I received the shingles shot in November 2019 and one month later my right foot started going numb. Advance to todays date both feet are numb and both hands. When I sit the pain is severe. Before I got the shot I was in great shape and now I'm a mess. Balance is off and if I close my eyes I'll fall over if I'm not holding on to something.

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Hello @markofex1 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry to hear about your decline in health. Have you been seeing a neurologist? What are you doing for your pain?

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jumpersmom | @jumpersmom | Jun 25, 2021

I got my first Shingrix vaccine Nov 2020 approximately 2 days after I started developing foot pain now 7 months later the pain is so debilitating I can hardly walk. I won’t get the second one

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