Why Am I Experiencing Back And Neck Pain After Receiving The Dead Virus Shingles Vaccine?

Posted on Thu, 19 Oct 2023

Question: I have received the dead virus Shingles vaccine on Thursday (May 10) I am an RN of 42 yrs experience and it makes no sense that I feel like I have the flu, other than it may have caused a fibromyalgia flare?
I have a great deal of aches, especially in the back and neck, and my only relief is lying in bed.
I am normally a very strong person.
Could this be possible?
Thank you in advance for your opinion. XXXXXXX RN, OCN

Answered by Dr. Malik (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is highly likely Varicella vaccine side effects

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

You have likely received recombinant shingles vaccine - Shingrix injection. It is used to prevent herpes zoster in people 50 years and older.
Your symptoms may be similar to fibromyalgia, but it is highly likely side effects of the Varicella vaccine. Up to know it has not been shown that to Varicella vaccine cause fibromyalgia.

Varicella vaccine may cause severe myalgia, fatigue, headache which may prevent your normal daily activities. These symptoms usually resolved in average 2-3 days.

Hope the information is helpful for you. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know. I will be happy to help you further.

Thank you.

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