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I think that in the interest of saving lives and trying to stop the spread of Covid, not as much testing of the vaccine was done as is usual. It is unfortunate that we have seen PN and inflammatory flares, as well as some other non-lethal side effects, but the vaccine has definitely slowed both infections and deaths.
I watched the virus' effects on my 30-40 something daughters, as well as serious after-effects for one of them. As an individual at high risk for serious illness from Covid, as well as someone itching to resume life, I made the decision to be vaccinated, knowing all vaccines have a risk of inflammatory response for me. (I reacted to both shingles and flu vaccines with bouts of inflammation.) I did have an inflammatory reaction, which I had to deal with for a little over 2 months, but I feel free now to proceed safely with my life, still taking reasonable precautions. Also, repeated assurances that, even if infected after vaccination, the disease would be much milder, swayed my decision. Also, adding myself to the ranks of vaccinated helps limit the hosts for the Covid virus and variants.
Each of us must make our own decisions, for me the desire to safely resume life outside of a tiny bubble made the risk worthwhile.
Sue
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I am in complete agreement with you and have always advocated the importance of getting the vaccine. I’m a transplant patient, just 8 months out, couple of autoimmune diseases, and definitely ready to escape lockdown. I also had a huge reaction to the shingles vaccine, but that reaction went away after a week.
I simply ask that someone in the medical profession recognize that the Covid vaccine can cause PN and potentially increase existing PN symptoms. And, that research begin on these incidents so that others can make a more informed decision. I’d also like to know if these symptoms eventually decrease and what factors are involved. If we’re expected to get boosters, I can guarantee that without this acknowledgment and research I will not get a booster.
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I had my first ever symptoms of neuropathy with the Pfizer vaccine and after 5 months not much improvement. This is a significant change to my body. I was one of the biggest vaccine proponents out there. I’m a nurse and was I was one of the first people in line to receive it as I was expecting my first 2 grandchildren this spring and I hoped (wrongfully as it turned out) that being vaccinated might allow me to be with my daughters, or visit the one grandchild that we knew would be in for a long NICU stay. Instead what I got was months of physical discomfort and emotional stress. Not to even mention the amount of money I have spent on Docs and testing. I don’t think most people here are trying to say the vaccine shouldn’t be given, I think they would like to see the CDC look into the neurological issues and come up with some useful information. Personally I’d love my old body back. ☹️ But as it doesn’t look like that will happen I’d like to at least know why I’m going through this.