ALS after vaccination?

[Mummy loses]

I am a frontline healthcare worker and received dose 1 of the Moderna vaccine 1/6 and dose 2 2/3. I’ve been having random twitching throughout my body ever since. I did follow up with my provider after the first dose who said to drink water and wasn’t really concerned. I had an appointment with a neurologist as my PCP's answer was not sufficient enough and the twitches continue and completed labs (CK, total+isoenzymes, Calcitriol, and magnesium) all of which were in normal ranges. I have noticed some tingling now and progressive weakness. I am starting to drop things and don't feel as strong as I use to. I have an EMG, EEG, and nerve conduction study scheduled in 2 weeks.

Is it possible to develop ALS after a vaccine? Especially this rapidly?

 

[Nikki J]

I do not believe there is evidence of an association. Covid itself has sometimes led to twitching and weakness after but no reports of ALS that I have seen though with the sheer numbers it must have happened by coincidence.

There were a very few people during the vaccine trials ( though not moderna that I know of) who developed neuro diseases ( MS and transverse myletisis I think) but it was decided to be coincidence

let us know what the tests show

 

[lgelb]

Injections in themselves can cause funny things, sort of like pseudo nerve damage that can radiate, even if well-tolerated in the past. Stay hydrated, eat well, get your sleep, and I would try some stretching, followed by a hot shower, before you go to bed. There is no reason to think of ALS.

Best,
Laurie