My wife at age 56 developed a peripheral sensory neuropathy very similar to many others in this forum after receiving the Imovax and HyperRAB S/D vaccine following a bat bite. That was 4 years ago. Currently her symptoms are not as severe as they were in the first 12 month post vaccination but they do tend to flare up on occasion particularly at night.

My question—has anyone with a similar post-vaccine neuropathy received one of the COVID vaccines? She is very concerned about experiencing worsening symptoms and is leaning against COVID vaccination. She is otherwise healthy.

Thanks.

William

I had originally posted here but requested it be removed as I did not want to be an alarmist or deter anyone from getting this life saving vaccine if the needed it.

To answer your question, I had the Moderna Covid vaccine with no issue. I hope this gives your wife some peace of mind to move forward if she so chooses. I was concerned to get it but like the rabies vaccine I had to weigh the benefits with the risks.

I am not advising your wife one way or another to take or not to take the COVID-19 vaccine. I am just telling what happened to me after taking the first dose of the Moderna Covid vaccine 8 weeks ago. I never had any neuropathy whatsoever before the vaccine. I now have tingling and numbness in all 4 of my extremities and bulging veins in same. I have been to the ER, pcp, neurologist, and was put on gabapentin. In my research I came across this site and noticed the similarities between some people getting the rabies vaccine and then getting neuropathy and what happened to me. I find it comforting that Eventually most of the acute neuropathy cases on here calmed down. Looking back in 20/20 hindsight I personally would have not gotten the Moderna vaccine. Again. It’s an individual choice and I am NOT giving advice on what anyone else should do.

Hi! Just a couple of updates. I’ve been doing pretty well, other than occasional numbness/pins and needles in my hands typically while sleeping. And also occasional lump in my throat. Everything else has seemed to subside, I don’t even need to take all my herbs and minerals I was before.
I did want to mention the COVID vaccine... I had Covid in November, got the J&J vaccine earlier last month and didn’t have any issues other than the sore arm/COVID like symptoms the following day. Nothing lingering.
Take care.

Has anyone here experienced foot drop? I just noticed that I cannot stand on my left heel if I lift my right leg in the air.

I am very scared now, and can´t review 54 pages to check if anyone else has written about foot drop.

I had the rabies vaccine 2 years ago, and have been having neurological symptoms since then.

If anyone has anything to share,please do. Thank you

Hi, I am here with you. This vaccine has been rough, without a doubt. I have read and reread these posts many times thought the year and I cannot recall anyone saying they’ve had any issue. My advice is to let it go for a few days and if you feel like you need to revisit it, go back to it. I really feel you will be ok. Do not worry.

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Will see my neurologist tomorrow.

I went to the neurologist and had the NCV test performed. There was a difference in strength and conduction velocity between my left and right leg, though still within normal range. Oddly enough, I can now stand on my left heel again.. a few days later.

Hi,

I am having similar issues with the j&j... how have your issues been since now?

Hello.

About 3 weeks ago I had an encounter with a bat. I decided to get the rabies vaccine to be safe. I received my first dose of Rabavert and the pep and was fine. 3 days later I received dose 2 of Rabavert. That’s when my life changed. I started having numbness and tingling in all extremities. Weakness in my legs and burning pain in my spine and neck. The pain was so severe I was in tears a lot. I went to ER and told it was anxiety. I received my 3rd dose and everything worsened. I reached out to an infectious disease doc who said I was most likely having an adverse reaction to the vaccine. I went to the ER again as I was so dizzy and in pain. They did a lumbar puncture and now I have a terrible spinal headache on top of the burning pain. All labs normal. I feel like I’ve poisoned myself… I’ve missed 2 weeks of work. reading this forum has helped to know I’m not alone. Thank you.