Anyone had a problem with neuropathy after receiving the vaccine?

Posted by cue @cue, Feb 15, 2021

I am 85 with small fiber neuropathy that is getting worse. My neurologist thought it would be a good idea for me to wait with the covid vaccine and not be first in line to see how it affected other people with neuropathy. Probably because it is a new technology. Has anyone had a problem with neuropathy after receiving the vaccine? If so, which vaccine?

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Debbie | @dbeshears1 | Dec 16, 2021

In reply to @silvern12 "It’s so good to hear a positive comment I keep postponing the booster Am on for..." + (show)

I have idiopathic periphery neuropathy and have had 2 Pfizer’s and the booster. I had already had chemo radiation completed 4 months before first injection. I have absolutely no regrets getting the shots, especially given the alternative of getting severe Covid. Of course I had a sore arm but no worse than a flu shot. Any neurological impacts, if any were related, we’re minimal and resolved quickly.

silvern12 | @silvern12 | Dec 16, 2021

Thank you I did get fever and terrible muscle aches for days after 2nd pheizer shot so that s also a concern, Can’t get an answer from drs new to area. My thought is statins causing the neuropathy.

fala | @fala | Dec 16, 2021

I am 87, I have idiopathic Neuropathy. I have had foot problems for over 40 years, but I thought it was Arthritis. I saw multiple Doctors, had two surgery, been in the ER 4 times in 2018 with a reaction to prescribed Gabapentin. Finally had it diagnosed by my hand Doctor who sent me to another Doctor for proper Diagnosis. I got three injections for Covid with no side effects from Maderna except a little tiredness. This PN is so bad, need to avoid more illnesses, that is why I needed the shots.

jgerth | @jgerth | Dec 16, 2021

Hello. I developed severe neuropathy after my 2nd moderna vaccine. It has been 8 months and symptoms are better but not gone. I'm in my 50s and a professional musician. My family thinks I should get a booster and I'm honestly against it and terrified that I wouldn't be able to play any longer. Thoughts? Has anyone with neuropathy from the vaccine gotten a booster? What was your experience? I cannot find any medical information on this! Jen

twobrooklyn | @twobrooklyn | Dec 16, 2021

In reply to @jgerth "Hello. I developed severe neuropathy after my 2nd moderna vaccine. It has been 8 months and..." + (show)

Don’t risk it!

emily75 | @emily75 | Dec 16, 2021

Can we get a neurologist to weigh in on this. I have neuropathy and I am afraid of the Moderna booster.

emily75 | @emily75 | Dec 16, 2021

Have any of you who had reactions to the Moderna booster regarding your neuropathy reported it to VARS?

bella1970 | @bella1970 | Dec 16, 2021

In reply to @helennicola "I’ve had the ringing in my left ear, was very bad the first night, calmed a..." + (show)

I never have experienced neuropathy in my life after first Pfizer I have had numbness tingling Paraesthesia tinnitus vertigo and lately high blood pressure and blurred vision second Pfizer is on hold does this get worse before it gets better?

helennicola | @helennicola | Dec 16, 2021

Your symptoms may improve (hopefully) and I sympathize but vacs do effect our immune system and sometimes cause side effects. I have not as yet gotten a booster for this reason, my dr. said ok to hold off for a while until more info.