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Tested + for Covid in Dec. Had first vacation mid March, 2nd end of April. I started having peripheral neuropathy in both feet after Moderna vaccines. Pain and numbness in 3rd and 4th toes to start. Burning and swelling sensation (no actual swelling) that is worse at night. Gradually worsening and creeping upward towards my ankles now. Pain in balls of my feet constant now. Never had any of this before the vaccination. Primary care provider prescribed steroid for 7 days. Did help, but all came back as soon as course was finished. Has anyone else had neuropathy in feet after Covid or vacation, and had success in treating? I really hope I can find help.
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@amyd67 i developed neuropathy right after my first Pfizer vaccine back in Dec. The symptoms in my feet sound a lot like yours. I’ve never had peripheral neuropathy until I received the vaccine. I did get the 2nd shot with no worsening. Overall, almost 6 months out now, I’m still having symptoms but they are possibly a little less. severe.
Hello @amyd67 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I see that Sue responded to you with some thoughts on reporting and when to see a neurologist so will let you respond to her first.
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If you did are still having symptoms after 6 weeks, maybe it is time to see a neurologist about the continuing neuropathy. Let us know what happens.
Did you or your doctor report the reaction to VAERS? (https://vaers.hhs.gov/) That is where these issues are being tracked so they can be addressed by CDC and the manufacturers.
Sue