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In medicine, a shunt is a hole or passage which moves, or allows movement of, fluid from one part of the body to another. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hydrocephalus | 238 |
95% |
| Spina Bifida | 5 |
100% |
| Pseudotumor Cerebri | 5 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
100% |
| Brain / CNS Tumors | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 96% (254
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Shunts Reviews
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very scary at the beginning didnt find alot of information bout the condition at the time of my sons birth
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Had a VP shunt for years until recently the doctor decided they needed to make it a VA shunt. It is working very well.
Working / Worked
Having low-pressue symptoms at the moment
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I am finding that I have more side effects from the new revision than before I am told it is because of my age51
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vp shunt
still working have not had any problems since it was put in
still working have not had any problems since it was put in
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It has worked somewhat. He has been tapped once since placed.
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Jake had a shunt put in after having a port that didn't do the trick and he has done really well with it. He does have a little pocket of fluid that he has to wear a little hat for so that is will scar down. Other than that he seems to be doing fine with it.
Working / Worked
worked but currently not sure if it is working.
Working / Worked
my life saver so far eased the pain in my head and relived some of the symptoms didnt help the eyes or the weakness down my left side
Working / Worked
early days yet i have a shunt in 2 years still have headaces at times thought i would of been much better by now
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Discussions
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I understand your concerns about your age and the place you are in life. I'm 23 and newlywed and would like to start a family sooner rather than late... [More] -
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hi there! I have a VP shunt, but I know that with some cases the ventricles of the brain are too small for the VP shunt, so they put in the other one.... [More] -
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I'm seeing my retina-ologist and then neuro to demand a shunt. I want a programmable VP , but I guess it's a personal choice cause I've seen people he... [More] -
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hi....I cant really help you with answers as I dont have a shunt yet but I just wanted to say good luck with what you decide on....I see my surgeon on... [More] -
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Hi All, I'm so horrible about getting on this site all the time, but I'm in need of some help. I'm at that point where my doctors are talking about ... [More]
