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Hello @rungreg, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @lacy2. I have small fiber peripheral neuropathy but it wasn't from getting the Pfizer vaccine. I've had both the first and second shots with just the minor sore arm around the shot the following day and the second day after the last Pfizer vaccine I had the extreme fatigue which my wife and daughter also had after the 2nd shot.
One thing I think helps since the small fiber nerves are close to the skin is to make sure you keep the feet and legs moisturized with a good skin lotion. I've been doing it regularly since being diagnosed with neuropathy. I used to use a magnesium lotion which others felt really gave them a calming feeling in their legs but recently have just used whatever is available. I may try the magnesium lotion again to see if it really makes a difference in the type of lotion. Here are the two I've used.
Life-Flo Magnesium Lotion - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K5QUAIG/
Aveeno Skin Relief Fragrance-Free Moisturizing Lotion - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013OJUY4/
Here's some information from the CDC on the antibody test - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/serology-overview.html
Have you thought about getting a COVID antibody test?
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Post-Vaccination Neurological Event. “MODERNA”
I am now on Day (6) of a post-vaccination neurological event. Hours after the 1st shot, I experienced numbness in my left shin and foot. Did have random pricking and skin sensations in the seat of my pants.
Now, it has spread to the right leg and moving up to the waist. I have neurological itching in my nostrils and face. I thought it was an allergy, but antihistamines were ineffective. Gabapentin was effective pointing to a Neurological origin. I do have pinpricks in my fingers, feet, and lower Trunk (random). ED evaluated me and advised if I begin to lose balance, bladder or Bowel control to return to the emergency department without delay. I see the Neurologist at Jefferson Hospital this Friday. They are hoping this will resolve but will keep close surveillance on the issue just in case it morphs into a more insidious issue.
Will keep you posted
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Thank you!! Received your message while at the grocery store and snagged some lotion! Did not have antibodies test but could easily do it. Appreciate the information!!