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Not long before my MS diagnosis I got my first Shingles vaccine at 5pm. The next day I had to have my youngest at the oral surgeon by 7am to have their wisdom teeth extracted. While waiting I was hit by extreme fatigue and took a short nap. By the time we got home I had aches and the chills all over. I went to bed and slept for 8 straight hours.
After my MS diagnosis and I was on my 3rd DMT, Briumvi, it was time for another Shingles vaccine. This time I had no noticeable reaction.
Thank you Eran for your insight!
They’re looking at Epstein Barr as the culprit for turning on ms in our genes. But any illness can flare ms. It’s the inflammation that triggers it hope this helps . You’re more likely to get shingles because of the medication. I hope that’s more clear than the ai.
Yes, there is a connection. Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (a type of herpesvirus), can occur in people with MS. Some disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for MS increase the risk of herpetic infections, including shingles. Vaccination with Shingrix is often recommended to protect against Show Full Answer
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