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COVID vaccines and neuropathy

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I just reread your reply to my concerns & questions regarding my neurological symptoms I've had since my 1st Moderna shot, 2/21. My nurse prac. still doesn't believe it's related to the vaccine, and believes my symptoms could be caused by a back problem. So she has ordered me to have an MRI to rule this out, before looking at the other possibilities. I am having the MRI next week & will get the results the following week. I'm going along with this procedure just to satisfy her recomendation - but I would rather her steer me directly to a Neurologist first. However, I live in a small town and we are limited to finding good specialists.
I do not have pain in my body - it is mainly the tingling sensations, but it is getting worse, and has moved from my feet into my upper body (hands, arms and even my heart, which really concerns me). I have also noticed that my memory has gotten much worse, and thinking this could all be related.
How are you doing with your treatment? Did you have any of these symptoms before your Moderna vaccine? If not, how soon did they appear after your vaccine? I truly don't believe its a coincidence that my symptoms appeared 3 days after my vaccine - especially since I'm in very good health otherwise. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions and concerns.

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Hello,
Sorry you are continuing to have such difficult symptoms. In answer to your question, no I did not have these symptoms prior to my vaccine! I worked full time as an anesthesia provider and was healthy without any type of illness.

It might be a good idea to have your MRI just to rule out any spinal involvement.

Currently, I am receiving IgG infusions every three weeks and I am also receiving immunotherapy. My neurologist did say that he has treated many people for symptoms similar to ours and it was post vaccine. In the beginning I did have difficulty with my primary care MD getting diagnostic testing or referring me to specialty docs. I was very insistent that I see a neurologist and rheumatologist. It took 9 months until I finally got the diagnosis of CIPD related to COVID vaccine.

I hope that you get answers and please keep in touch.
Kim