Has anyone had severe side effects after receiving the shingles vaccin

Posted by seven11vaxhurtme @seven11vaxhurtme, 2 days ago

After experiencing shingles several times in my life I decided to get the shingles vaccine last year in 2024. 5 months afterwards I was diagnosed with shingles on the inside of my body in the mid bladder area with pain wrapping around my left side to my back. I am currently diagnosed with PHN the aftermath of shingles. I did some research and found its a low percentage side effect from the vaccine. I am in tormenting pain and there is no cure just meds with no end in site.

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | 1 day ago

@seven11vaxhurtme
Are you taking any medication for your PHN like valacyclovir? I am 55 and female and afraid to get the shingles vaccine. Did your doctor mention any risk with the vaccine if you already had shingles?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 1 day ago

Hello @seven11vaxhurtme, You might want to scan through the search results for Covid vaccine side effects to learn what experiences other members have had. Here's a list of the discussions and comments found - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=covid%20vaccine%20+side%20effects

raebaby | @raebaby | 1 day ago

I had shingles about 8 years ago. My forehead finally stopped itching recently. I had heard that if one has peripheral neuropathy, as I do, one should not get the shingles vaccine. So, I haven't.

danitag39 | @danitag39 | 1 day ago

I have nerve pain from having shingles in my forehead for 3 years now. It is slowly getting better but I feel like I am stuck with this nerve damage for life.