Anyone had a problem with neuropathy after receiving the vaccine?
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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I think because they are only now finding out about these side effects. This is why all of us should report them at VAERS- how else can they know? Many among us didn't put 2 + 2 together at first- only after it happened again after the second vaccination and/or the booster, the penny dropped, so to speak. Once there's enough evidence, they might be able to make a vaccine that is better for people with neurological issues.
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1 ReactionI never had sugar issues I've been on this medication for almost 2 years now my blood sugar is going high this must be the reason I used to take pravastatin before with no problems this one has really put up my sugar
Report it at vaers.hhs.gov
If EVERYONE that has experienced symptoms can please report, we can get someone’s attention so that this can be looked into.
This is literally ruining my life right now, and I don’t want others to unnecessarily suffer the same fate.
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4 ReactionsYou are so right, well put! The urgency of the Covid pandemic has us all having to make decisions for what we think is best, and without data, the experts can’t do proper analysis and make scientific conclusions about the vaccine. They know a lot more than us though in issuing guidance, though it’s all being fine-tuned. Sadly, we need to keep in mind that the vaccine is for the entire world population, which includes a lot of more underlying health conditions other than neurological, so the analysis on the vaccine on underlying health conditions, or new ones it could possibly create, is indeed a monster! VAERS is critical for this process!
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2 ReactionsI am in the same position of not being able to have the vaccine, but because I have so many allergies. I can be (and have been) allergic to almost anything. Only one of my doctors believes me, the rest just think I'm neurotic. I did read a study last year from England that showed neurological damage to some people from the vaccine. Now, of course, I can't find the site, but I'm not great at searching. Where I live has a very high covid rate, and it's frightening., but I'm not willing to take the chance. Peace and healing to you, you are not alone.
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2 ReactionsDo you trust vaers to protect your privacy?
Hi @pacer3702, thanks so much for your reply.
I'm sorry to learn of your experience with the vaccine. I'm so utterly shocked at how many people are struggling due to this.
I haven't yet had the shot. Terrified. Having issues prior and terrified of it worsening subsequently.
It's interesting to note that most of the doctors I've spoken with have the generalist perspective, which I can understand. But the additional research is only slowly coming to light-this takes time, and then it takes more time for it to trickle down into general discourse.
Appreciate your feedback.
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3 ReactionsHello @mawagner13 ,
I was also affected by levaquin 3,5 years ago. With tendon flares, neuropathy, muscle weakness , etc. So, I did not get the covid vaccine yet due to I am afraid. I wonder whether your symptoms cleared with time? Unfortunately I had a cut in my finger last week and I got TD shot. Within 2 days I my body started tingling, leg weakness and balance issues. Doctor asked using steroid injections but as I explained my drug reaction history he did not apply it. At a time, I will have to get this covid shot also, so I wonder how you handled and fixed neuropathy if you could succeded.
Hi. After the Johnson and Johnson(which I had to get to keep my job) I had a flare but it didn’t last nearly as long and wasn’t as severe as the flare from one dose of moderna I got 8 mo prior. After both I just kept taking my supplements and after the J&J added in Quercetin and Bromelain. Honestly time seems to be the tincture- both for levaquin toxicity and flares from vaccine. I’m not 100% and doubt I ever will be but after 3 yrs I’m off all medication and have adapted to life post levaquin. Anyone suffering from floroquinolone toxicity knows the pain, life altering effects and ongoing fear that permeates every aspect of life especially our medical decisions. Best of luck to you.
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1 ReactionSince getting Pfizer COVID vaccine 1 and 2 I developed an autoimmune response with neuropathy in feet and nerve sensitivity. I am scheduled to see a rheumatologist in March.