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COVID vaccines and neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (2164)

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@hlaura20

Yes, my mother, uncle, grandmother, and sister have all been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. I experienced symptoms for the first time with my second Pfizer dose. They started about 12 hours after receiving the dose, were strong for the next 12 hours, and faded away over the following 24hrs. I experienced sharp pains through my arms and legs like someone was lightly stabbing me or running thin needles into my arms and legs. I also had twitching in my legs, which I do experience periodically anyway. I’m not a doctor, but I did advise my family with PN to perhaps skip the second dose. I sent a note to Pfizer, but it is not in the Vaers database.

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Hello @hlaura20 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Reactions of all kinds have been reported by members on Connect. Some of which last just a short period of time, while others have shared them lasting longer, so you are fortunate that yours dissipated after about 24 hours.

Were your family members all diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy prior to their first Pfizer vaccine?