Anyone had a problem with neuropathy after receiving the vaccine?

Update: Well, 6 months after my numbness and tingling began after my 4th mRnA shot the symptoms are still continuing. Today was a particularly bad day with the neuropathies. I felt like my legs were vibrating and at the same time really heavy. My doctors here have given up on me, I think. I'm scheduled to have a brain MRI in a few weeks, but the neurologist said "Probably won't tell us anything". The neurologist that was recommended in Denver is scheduled 6 months out and then there is a huge waiting list for 2023. I said to the scheduler, "So, in other words, hopeless". She said, "Pretty much for new patients." I asked the one neurologist in my town about a skin biopsy for small fiber neuropathy diagnosis and she said, "We don't do that here". So , Denver seems hopeless and now I'm considering Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, but don't even know where to begin to find a doctor there. Open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

Welcome @detc, I moved your message about vaccine-induced neuropathy and alternatives to the booster to this existing discussion so you can connect with others.
- COVID vaccines and neuropathy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/covid-vaccines-and-neuropathy/

You might also be interested in learning more about Evushield in this related discussion:
- Have you been able to get Evusheld? Or find where it is offered? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/evusheld-2/

Update: Well, 6 months after my numbness and tingling began after my 4th mRnA shot the symptoms are still continuing. Today was a particularly bad day with the neuropathies. I felt like my legs were vibrating and at the same time really heavy. My doctors here have given up on me, I think. I'm scheduled to have a brain MRI in a few weeks, but the neurologist said "Probably won't tell us anything". The neurologist that was recommended in Denver is scheduled 6 months out and then there is a huge waiting list for 2023. I said to the scheduler, "So, in other words, hopeless". She said, "Pretty much for new patients." I asked the one neurologist in my town about a skin biopsy for small fiber neuropathy diagnosis and she said, "We don't do that here". So , Denver seems hopeless and now I'm considering Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, but don't even know where to begin to find a doctor there. Open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

So very sorry. I have similar. Started after second vaccine. Numbness, pins and needles, lots of sensory sensations. My neurologist agrees that the vaccine has “over activated the nervous system” in some patients. It’s like a form of fibromyalgia. I’m 63. I had NO symptoms prior to vaccine. Great health. I still have symptoms. …about 16 months later. No weakness, nor lack of coordination, no pain… just “paresthesia”. It cycles… gets real bad, the entire left side of my body, then subsides. Affects sleep. It sucks yet most days i can totally ignore it. I have to actively manage the “fear” component in my thinking. If I distract myself well, I feel better. I am sorry for us, and hope you feel better soon. 🙏🏻

The neurological symptoms associated with the Covid vaccines usually peak around 7 months. Hopefully, your symptoms will begin to improve soon. The shortage of neurologists is so challenging for both them and patients. I never thought patients in the U.S. would have such limited access to needed health care.

Thank you for this information. I am hoping you are right. Yes, so challenging to get an appointment with a neurologist. Also, here in my area, challenging for a cardiologist or gastroenterologist appointment, even orthopedics. Most likely your first appointment will be with a PA or NP. With all due respect, when I make a doctor's appointment, I want to see the doctor. And I am an RN. Good luck to you.

I used to feel the same way re: PA vs MD to see me; if I was given a choice, I picked MD because I feel my total health picture is too complicated and needs MD. However, I’ve come to accept that I will (and do) have many PA’s, and they’ve become front line expectation in these parts anymore. I’m happy to report I’ve had great experience with them, often better than MD! Yes, I do have waits after my appointments because there are things they need to followup with the MDs on before getting back with me, but c’est la vie. I had an MD Cardiologist appointment 2 weeks ago and he coached me to get used to PA’s, that he was sad to report that “Corporate Medical Care” has the cost cutting strategy of recruiting and employing more PAs now vs MDs and PAs will be frontline, MDs further removed. Being former corporate, I know how it was done to accountants, engineers, and many other disciplines. So now it’s in medicine in some parts; some believe that PAs are as good as doctors, just paid less. I’m thinking positive since I’ve had great PAs, trust the MDs are in the background and available for emergencies, and hoping they might even be being freed up to help with research and cures for mystery illnesses like our own!

Thank you for this information. I am hoping you are right. Yes, so challenging to get an appointment with a neurologist. Also, here in my area, challenging for a cardiologist or gastroenterologist appointment, even orthopedics. Most likely your first appointment will be with a PA or NP. With all due respect, when I make a doctor's appointment, I want to see the doctor. And I am an RN. Good luck to you.