I had my Covid booster in August of 2021. I noticed that my walking deteriorated after that. Do you think there could be a connection? . By the way I do advocate getting the vaccines.
Lucy, If you haven't already, please check previous responses. I posted what the literature says about Covid vaccine and PD symptoms. Hope you kind it interesting and informative.
Maria
I'm trying to figure out if I should get another I've had 3 shots already
What do you think?
I'm in the early stages
Before anyone takes another vaccine I recommend that you look up the connections between The exposure to aluminum and neurological disorders including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Studies going back… read more
Has anyone experienced a worsening of PD symptoms after the Covid vaccine? I’m due for the new bivalent booster but I feel the last booster worsened my internal tremors. No guidance from the PD dr.
I’ve had five shots,no changes in pd
What about RVS? I am. not finding anything about PD and RVS. please help me out. Blessings, JudyTx 🌹
I haven’t heard anything either
The shot and boosters are recommended for people with PD based on the literature I read. I had my booster (all from Pfizer) 2 weeks ago and had no problem, I got the flu shot last week and that left… read more
I just recently got covid for the first time and my PD symptoms have worsened dramatically, both my primary and neurologist and nurses told me covid and or the vaccines will affect the weakest part of… read more
I only have two colds a year and they last about four days. I have had the flu only a few times in my life and I am 68 years old. My PCP recommended the pneumonia vaccine that is one time for life and… read more
Do COVID-19 Vaccines Worsen Parkinson’s Symptoms
While not everyone experiences worsening Parkinson’s symptoms after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, studies have found that some people do. The changes in symptoms are different for every person.
In one small study, 41 percent of study participants reported that their Parkinson’s disease symptoms worsened after the COVID-19 vaccine. These symptoms included tremors, cognitive issues, fatigue, gait/balance issues, loss of smell, sleep problems… read more
Me too! That is my brothers complaint! Remember when they ran out the swine flu vaccine during the late 70’s early 80’s
Sorry I live in pembroke pines
These questions and responses were recently published on the My Parkinson's Team Website as part of a larger article titled "do Covid 19 Vaccines Worsen Parkinson's Symptoms?" Please see the full article for additional detail.
Should you be worried about getting COVID-19 while living with Parkinson’s disease
Some studies earlier in the pandemic showed that people with Parkinson’s had a higher risk of getting COVID-19 compared to people without it. However, health experts currently believe… read more
Luckylady, thanks for sharing your experience. I hope you are feeling better. Do you think this reaction will change your decision to get this and other vaccines in the future? Did your doc make any… read more