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@johnbishop

Hello @frankie7, Welcome to Connect. There have been a lot of members posting about neuropathy symptoms after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. I have small fiber peripheral neuropathy and have completed both Pfizer COVID shots with minimal side effects that a majority of people who took the vaccine also had - sore arm and extreme fatigue following my second shot. It did not cause my neuropathy symptoms to flare or worsen. You may want to follow this discussion to learn what other members have shared - COVID vaccines and neuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/covid-vaccines-and-neuropathy/. Also, you may want to read the following discussion started by @sueinmn - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/some-positive-covid-19-vaccine-thoughts-and-statistics/

I think your neurologist may just be confirming his thoughts on the possibility of diabetes but that would be a great question to pick up the phone and ask your neurologist. Here's more information on the tests:

Urine Glucose Test: https://www.healthline.com/health/glucose-test-urine
A1C Versus Glucose Testing: A Comparison: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3024379/

Did the Gabapentin help with the pins and needles symptoms?

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Replies to "Hello @frankie7, Welcome to Connect. There have been a lot of members posting about neuropathy symptoms..."

Thank you, John, for your kind message and for guiding me to helpful groups for more information. I do feel around 85% better on the gabapentin. The neurologist is not approachable and was heartless. I was referred to him by another doctor (neurosurgeon) I saw. After I get the tests I will find another neurologist who lets me ask questions. I am glad the vaccine did not worsen your neuropathy Thanks also for your insight on why he ordered the tests re diabetes.Appreciate it. Many thanks! Frankie7