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I am a 75-year-old Chinese man living in Hong Kong, used to be very active in running marathons, 60-mile trail events and doing Taiji daily. But after my first jab of the Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on March 12, 2021 all these have to stopped because I developed severe adverse events (SAE). Initially it was GBS, now compounded by peripheral neuropathy. My right legs became weak, feel numb intermittently and often aches, making even walking with a hiking pole for 1 km on paved, flat surfaces difficult.
I hope to learn from anyone with similar conditions on how to deal with my conditions in terms of treatment and medication.
Many thanks.
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I developed sensory and motor peripheral neuropathy after two Pfizer vaccines. My neurological symptoms began within 2 weeks of the first vaccine, but were initially misdiagnosed. I don't know how I would have navigated my vaccine injury without the Neuro V Long-Haulers Facebook group. They have been a great source of information and support.
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I am so sorry this happened to you. Being a nurse, I was one of the first people to get the Pfizer vax. I developed neuropathy symptoms in less than one week after the first dose. My symptoms have been milder than what you describe but still have affected me greatly over the last couple of years. I feel my mental health has suffered the most. I wish I could give advice as to what might help, but I have found that nothing does except that time has very gradually eased the severity. Best wishes to you!