What is Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. This increase in intracranial volume results in elevated intracranial pressure and ...
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Hi, my name is Nicole. I'm 32 and have had a shunt since I was one month old. I'm interested in sharing experiences with other people around my age.
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my name's Laura i'm only 23 but have had 2 shunts since i was 6 weeks old feel free to message me with any questions you might have 
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I'm Katie, I had a shunt placed when I was two days old, I was born with Hydrocephalus. I have had the same shunt since birth, just two revisions of the shunt tubing in my abdomen.
Well free to message me anytime as well.
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Forgot to add I'm 20, almost 21.
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i had mine placed when i was 30..i gess i just got to be me i have not had any trouble at all
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hello my name is Tracy. I am 42 years old and have had hydrocephalus and a VP shunt since I was 3 months old following a premature birth and contracting meningitis while still in the hospital nursery. Would love to hear from you.
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Hi Nicole, I'm Amber, and I'm 22 years old. I don't have a shunt, I have an EVT. My first surgery was in 2004 and the second (revision ETV) was in 2008.
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Hey Nicole, I'm 21 and was shunted a few days after birth. I have had 2 shunts and 2 revisions. Good to meet you!
-devin
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