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@bustrbrwn22- I know that the shingles vaccine can cause side effects. Are you talking about the new one that does not have a live virus or the old one? Mine was the old one and I was just told that I still needed to get the 2 shots of the new one. I might even get the first one today. Dave hasn't gotten him yet and will be speaking with his dr. in the next couple of weeks.
I'll let the world know, lol, after I am vaccinated!
@hopeful33250 recently had shingles and she can tell you about her experience, I hope.
What is your neuropathy from?
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html
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Hi Mary, this is migizii.....I have been reading about people’s experiences having shingles but the article posted here about the shingles vaccine sounds rather alarming. How would one know if you had that previous condition to not take the vaccine? The side effects happen to 1 in 6 people which is a very high ratio and neuropathy from a vaccine would be terrible. I was seriously considering getting the vaccine, in spite of having to pay for the entire thing (due to my limitations on Medicare) but I have a good deal of apprehension now. I have taken many other vaccinations without incident, although my 92yr old mother hasn’t taken any and has never contracted any serious illnesses. I understand the decision is mine, but is there any other information to consider? Thx for listening and I am grateful for everyone’s input!
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@merpreb I would be thinking of the new vaccine that I think is a 2 parter
I apologize for my ignorance of my condition I always just refer to it as sciatica. My S1 nerve is hitting a/some vertebrae that isn’t best served by surgery according to neurologists I’ve seen. That’s ok surgery would scare me. Seems like sometimes the pain is worse after from some postings I’ve seen. I am now trying myofascial release therapy and doing the exercises prescribed dutifully. I’ve tried everything else I’ve heard about. For some reason I really believe this therapy will help. Along with cortisone injections I receive. I hope my expectations of the therapy are realistic but all you can do is whine for a couple days and then keep researching for “cures”. The people I’ve met on this forum have given me hope and relief from my loneliness as I’m usually in bed more hours than I’m upright due to the pain.