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Report #2888168

Received Mar 9, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
51 yrs
State
PA
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Sep 9, 2025
Onset
Sep 1, 2025
Days to onset
Hospital days

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS2IM / RA

Symptoms (5)

ArthralgiaHypoaesthesiaImpaired driving abilityMobility decreasedPain in extremity

Symptom narrative

On 6/23/25, I received 1st dose of Shingrix 0.5ml without problems. On 9/9/25, I received the 2nd dose and started experiencing right arm shoulder and elbow pain. I thought it was temporary and would go away after a few days using OTC and warm compresses. For the past 6 months, the pain has persisted getting worse. I reported issue to my primary care provider on 2/17/26 during routine annual physical exam. Pain is evident throughout the day and night, extending from shoulder to elbow to right hand, worse when extending and flexing right arm. Some difficulty grasping items with numbness. No redness, no burning. Use of OTC does not help.

Current illness

None

Medical history

Nasal polyposis; chronic sinusitis; deviated septum;

Other medications

As of June 2025, I am under the care of an ENT provider and have been prescribed Nucala 100mg autoinjector for nasal polyposis. One of the side effects is herpes zoster infections that can cause shingles in people who received NUCALA. I rec

Allergies

None

Lab data

PCP stated that this is common post-injection and DID NOT order diagnostic tests. PCP said to exercise arm to alleviate pain. This problem is limiting my physical ability to drive and use right arm.