Received Oct 15, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (SHINGRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | UNK | 163833-00 | IM / LA |
For over 30 years, Infectious disease department under guidance of CDC did not want me to take the older version Shingles shot because my levels were so high from so many active cases (over 57) since the age of 19. (am now 77) My current physician and my endocrinologist both said this new shot works by a different mechanism and that I should get the 2 shots. I received the first one on July 2, 2025 with absoslutely no side effects including no soreness of the arm. I did not expect what happened with the second shot on October 10th. Reaction began about 8 hours following shot. Every site in my body where I have recurring neuralgias from past live occurences became very painful and my arms and legs had severe cramping that I could not relieve even after tonic water and several showers. I considered going to the emergency room but my husband died in the hospital after going to the emergency room for covid in January of 2022. I could not force myself to go. There were no respiratory issues.... just mostly dizziness and severe pain even in my esophagus and teeth etc. I am used to pain from all my neuralgia extended attacks over the years, but this was very bad and I live alone, now. severe symptoms lasted about 18 hours and entire event about 48 hours. No recurrence or negativity since then. I am not in any way complaining. I am only explaining this as guidance for you about possibe side effects for thos who have had multiplee Herpes Zoster attacks.
no
Asthma; Herpes Zoster (more than 57 active occurances_
Humulog & Tresiba insulins; metformin; Lisinopril; hydrochlorothyazide; Vit D2; Vit D ; Citracal; Fish Oil; B vit complex; Folate
Tentanus shot; wasps & bees; tramadol: latex; food sensitivi
none
some flu vaccines in the past.... none in past 5 years