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- So I'm just leaving the ER had an lumbar puncture on Friday was dealing a horrible headache since then but today it was the worst it has been add some vomiting and dizziness I went to the ER but was denied a blood patch since my pressure was so high...
- Vp shunt and stent and my optic nerve is still swollen I'm still having migraines every single day this isn't cool I thought these surgeries were going to help I can't put my life on pause anymore to deal with this that light at the end of the...
- Well I'm having stents placed in on the 10th so about 11 days from now has anyone had this done if so here's a couple questions I have Recovery timeWhen did you notice a difference Did you have to take aspirins and plavix And is the surgery Similar...
- I've only had ptc for a year and I don't know how much longer I can deal with having this it isn't getting better im going to be having another brain surgery woohoo within 3 months of my last one my life is so not where I thought It would be I'm...
- Hello quick question does anyone have a shunt and a stent My NS wants to try stents before doing a shunt Revision For the people who have stents how was the surgeryPain wise How long was the recovery How long did you stay in the hospital
- Hello all i hope everyone is doing great...Anywho. My one year since being diagnosed with ptc is coming up in a few weeks so my questions is how did you remember it
- First off hello guys it's been 5 weeks since my vp shunt surgery And umm nothing seems too different which kinda sucks but I guess it's still too soon to tell but anywho my question is I keep on having this cold sensation on the top of my head ...
- After dealing with this crap for so long I can finally say I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel I'm having shunt sugery friday and I'm not sure if this is normal or not but I'm excited lol I think it's because I finally feel like its...
- Was it worth it I ask this because I notice many people who have stents end up having to get a shunt anyways Also how fast did headaches whooshing nose and all that jazz go awayWhen did you realize the stents wasn't working if it didn't work After...
- Has anyone had this done If soHow bad did it hurtHow long did you have to stay in the hospital AND HOW BAD DID IT HURT lol And also the dye they use is it similar to the due they use When you have a contrast MRI Also i seen my NS again today and he...
- Non stop wooshing sound in my ear this has been going on for about 2 weeks and I'm not sure how much longer I can take itBut does anyone know what that means the wooshing/heartbeat sound in your ear?
- What kind of questions did you ask when you seen your neurosurgeon for the first time I am seeing mines tomorrow and I have not clue what to ask
- OK they both measure pressure right,wrong inform me........now do you have the icp bolt done before getting an vp shunt.......... also im seeing a neurosurgeon Monday other then talking to him what else is going to happen like will i have some test...
- well today i had my appointment with my Neuro-ophthalmology and since the topamax didn't help it's time for a shunt so he's sending me to an neurosurgeon my question is what is the neurosurgeon going to do will he tell me what kind of shunt i will...
- so i had my Neuro appointment today and it was hmm interesting my neuro is taking me off of topamax because it isn't doing anything and then he tell me he can't do anything else for me since the topamax isnt working which is kinda sad because i...